Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Pleistocene Glaciation, Bridgeport Basin, California

Bridgeport Basin, east of the Sierra Nevada in central California, contains deposits of the following Pleistocene glaciations, youngest to oldest: Tioga, Tenaya, Tahoe, Mono Basin, and Sherwin (? ). Some evidence also suggests an advance between the Mono Basin and Sherwin(? ). With respect to the last major interglacial, the first three glaciations are younger, position of the Mono Basin is debatable, and the others are older. The following conclusions have been drawn. (1) Within Bridgeport Basin, Sherwin(? ) glaciers were the most extensive. (2) Since Sherwin(? ) time, warping and erosion have caused significant topographic changes in the piedmont area at the east Sierra foot. (3) Bridgeport Valley has been warped down relative to the range front and northward tilting of the piedmont has reversed a stream formerly flowing south into Mono Basin. (4) A gravel filling of Bridgeport Valley occurred to a depth of at least 250 ft (75 m), and locally twice that amount, at about the same time as the Sherwin(? ) glaciation. Most of this fill is believed to have been warped down and covered by modern alluvium. (5) Gravels, at least 500 ft (150 m) thick, were also deposited in nearby Huntoon Valley in Sherwin(? ) time, at least in part, because of meltwater overflow from a large pool of glacier ice occupying West Walker River. (6) Eastward flow of ice out of Robinson Creek during Mono Basin time built a moraine that escaped burial by the subsequent more extensive Tahoe glacier that flowed north along the present course of Robinson Creek. This fortuitous circumstance facilitates recognition of the Mono Basin glaciation. (7) Ice from Robinson Creek also flowed eastward through the Summers Meadows trough in Sherwin(? ) time and probably also within the interval between the Sherwin(? ) and Mono Basin glaciations. (8) The Tahoe glaciers of Robinson and Buckeye Creeks coalesced to form a piedmont bulb. (9) Qualitative relations and semiquantitative data indicate that the Tenaya is a valid and distinct glaciation between Tahoe and Tioga, although the small moraines suggest that it was a relatively short-lived event. (10) The size and spacing of recessional moraines demonstrate a reasonably consistent but not identical behavior of Tioga ice streams in the four principal canyons of Bridgeport Basin.
Association of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness and Plague with Lipid Profiles in a High-Stroke Risk Population

Objective: This study aimed to determine the relationship between lipid profiles, carotid intima-media thickness and plaques in a Mongolian high-stroke-risk population. Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted with Mongolian adults who underwent interviews, physical examinations, and laboratory testing from May through November 2022 at the Mongolia-Japan and Enerel hospitals. The subjects with a high risk of stroke were selected according to Framingham Stroke Risk Score (FSRS). Carotid ultrasonography was then performed on the high-stroke-risk participants. Results: Overall, 78 subjects with a high risk of stroke out of 280 participants were ultimately included in the analysis. Carotid plaques were identified in 43 (55.1 %) and thickened cIMT in 68 (87.2 %). Multivariate regression analysis demonstrated that non-HDL-C (B = 0.434, p < 0.05) was an independent determinant of cIMT, whereas non-HDL-C/HDL-C (OR 8.335, 95 % CI, 2.984 - 23.287, p = 0.009) and LDL-C (OR 9.085, 95 % CI, 1.490 - 55.409, p = 0.017) had the strongest association with carotid plague. Conclusions: These findings indicate that non-HDL-C was an independent risk factor for cIMT. Among the lipid profiles, non-HDL-C/HDL-C ratio and LDL-C level have the strongest association with carotid plaques in the Mongolian high-stroke-risk population.
Superficial CD34-Positive Fibroblastic Tumor: A Case Series and a Review of Literature

Superficial CD34-positive fibroblastic tumor (SCD34PFBT) is a recently recognized neoplasm of mesenchymal origin. Only a few cases have been reported in the literature so far. Microscopically, it consists of a dermal spindle cell neoplasm, with low mitotic activity, arranged in a fascicular pattern. The individual neoplastic cells show marked nuclear atypia, nuclear pseudo-inclusions, and dense eosinophilic cytoplasm. The tumor cells characteristically show positivity for CD34 immunohistochemical stain. This tumor behaves as a low-grade malignancy with potential to recur locally, with rare cases showing lymph node metastasis. Wide local excision and regular follow-up are the currently followed steps for management. This tumor serves as a diagnostic challenge due to its overt atypia, and it can be misdiagnosed as a sarcoma. Recognition of this entity among pathologists is important due to this reason. We hereby report four cases of this newly recognized entity.
Field evaluation of entomopathogenic fungi formulations against Rachiplusia nu (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in soybean crop

Rachiplusia nu (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is the main soybean plague in Argentina. The main strategy employed to control this pest is chemical control, applying different chemical groups regardless of their harmful effects on the environment and human health. Different biological products using entomopathogenic fungi have been developed and are commercially available to control different insect pests worldwide. The objective of this work was to develop and apply, under field conditions, different fungal formulations using entomopathogenic fungi to control R. nu larvae. The mortality percentages in bioassays of R. nu larvae treated with different colonies of fungal entomopathogens ranged between 86.6 ± 8.4% for Beauveria bassiana (LPSc 1098) and 56.6 ± 4.2% for Metarhizium anisopliae (LPSc 907). Under laboratory conditions using fungal formulations of B. bassiana , the formulation 4 (LPSc 1086) exhibited the highest mortality percentage (100%), followed by formulation 5 (LPSc 1098), 97 ± 1.3%. Under field conditions, larval mortalities were 82.4 ± 5.56% for formulation F4 and 61.8 ± 7.5% for formulation F5. The results obtained in this work indicate that although a greater number of tests under field conditions with the fungal formulation F4 are necessary, the results obtained in this work allow speculating that it is possible to use this fungal formulation under field conditions to control R. nu .
Hafnium Isotope Geochemistry of the Gabbroic Crust Sampled Along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge: Constraints on the Nature of the Upper Mantle

THOMAS, CHRISTINE L. , M.S., August 2013, Geological Sciences Hafnium Isotope Geochemistry of the Gabbroic Crust Sampled Along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge: Constraints on the Nature of the Upper Mantle Director of Thesis: Craig B. Grimes I characterize ɛHf values in zircon hosted in gabbroic rocks from three sites along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (ODP cores 1270D, 1275D and IODP core 1309D) in order to examine mechanisms for igneous construction of the lower oceanic crust, and characterize the isotopic heterogeneity of the underlying mantle source. The samples of intrusive oceanic crust display a broad range of ɛHfzircon values from 13.3 to 22.1 (n=134), and zircons from individual drill cores spanning <1400 mbsf differ by up to 7.4 epsilon units. The variation within these single cores is similar to published data for extrusive basalts sampled over scales of ~200 km. The distribution of ɛHf values within cores supports crustal construction from individual, discreet pulses of magma. Since isotopic variations cannot develop through igneous differentiation processes, the wide range in values indicates derivation from a locally heterogeneous mantle source. Based on these observations, we propose that small-scale regions (<1 km) exhibit varying degrees of isotopic depletion, resulting either from differential melt extraction or refertilization in the geologic past. Considering geologically reasonable Lu/Hf ratios of natural magmas, the observed ɛHf range would requires the development of these compositionally distinct mantle parcels between 550 million to 2 billion years ago.
Radiographic Surveillance in Children: A System for Monitoring Epidemics Associated with Prominent Respiratory Symptoms

BACKGROUND Yearly epidemics of respiratory diseases occur in children. Early recognition of these and of unexpected epidemics due to new agents or as acts of biological/chemical terrorism is desirable. In this study, we evaluate the ordering of chest radiographs as a proxy for early identification of epidemics of lower respiratory tract disease. This has the potential to act as a sensitive real-time surveillance tool during such outbreaks.
Assessing the effects of forest management techniques on sequestering carbon in northern woodlots

Canadian woodlots can play an important role in mitigating climate change through increased carbon sequestration. I conducted a survey of private woodlot owners in Ontario to address three questions related to forest carbon storage and forest management techniques (FMT). The survey responses showed that the largest portion of woodlot owners in this study (46%) is not actively engaged in forest management on their properties, opting for natural succession. Using the data from the survey, I completed four sets of simulations with the CBM-CFS3 model. The simulation results indicated that current carbon storage on the woodlots is 240,753 tons and, if all the landowners let their forests grow without management (natural succession), in 300 years, carbon storage will increase to 501,236 tons. The FMT that stored the greatest amount of carbon over the long-term was a 10% commercial thinning (665,007 tons). Adding a 60-year rotation interval to the 10% commercial thinning increased carbon storage even more (791,027 tons). Conversely, clearcuts and wildfires had devastating effects on carbon storage. After a clearcut or wildfire, transitioning to a red pine forest recovered more lost carbon than any FMT or natural succession. All of these are long-term perspectives, but in the short-term, natural succession may be the best method for storing carbon. However, what made this investigation most interesting was the complexities of the woodlots themselves, their stand make-up, ownership and uses. The diversity of these woodlots may offer a path of least resistance to increasing carbon storage on them.
SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF SOIL RESOURCES IN WADI WARDAN, SUEZ GULF REGION, SOUTHWESTERN SINAI, EGYPT

: Egypt's land resources deteriorate due to soil mismanagement under the limited natural resources while the population increases. ‎This issue highlights the importance of efficient soil resource management to increase crop yield and meet growing food needs. This study offers sustainable soil resource management for each soil type in Wadi Wardan, Suez Gulf region, South Sinai, Egypt, maximizing land usage and crop output while avoiding soil degradation. ‎Wadi Wardan, spanning 300 km 2 , is believed to hold promising soil resources in South Sinai. ‎ From upslope to downslope, five landforms were mapped in Wadi Wardan: the recharge area of Wadi tributaries (33 km 2 ; unsampled), pediment (105 km 2 ), fluvial plain (54 km 2 ), Wardan's delta (87 km 2 ), and coastal plain (21 km 2 ). Eighty-nine pedons were proportionally dispersed over only four landforms in Wadi Wardan. Soils range from shallow to deep, with well-drained to poorly-drained conditions. The studied soils were coarse-to-fine in texture. Soils range from nonsaline on upslopes to very strongly saline on downslopes. The studied soils range‎from‎slightly‎to‎extremely‎calcareous. ‎High‎ρb‎values‎and‎low‎organic‎carbon‎levels‎indicated soil problems in Wadi Wardan. Six mapping units were established depending on soil depth, texture, salt, and lime content. ‎Based on WRB soil taxonomy, most soils in the pediment and fluvial plains are classed as Leptosols (69.3 km 2 ), Regosols (42.5 km 2 ), and Calcisols (39.7
Simulation Study of a Novel Low-Loss N-Channel SOI LIGBT With a Self-Adapted Parasitic Thyristor

A novel low loss silicon on insulator (SOI) lateral insulated gate bipolar transistor (LIGBT) is proposed and investigated by simulation. It features a self-adapted parasitic thyristor (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${T} ^{\ast}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>), which is introduced owing to a P-drift region and an N carrier-stored (CS)-layer at the cathode side (PT LIGBT). In the ON-state, the <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${T} ^{\ast} $ </tex-math></inline-formula> is easily triggered as the sum of current gains of parasitic transistor (P <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\boldsymbol {+}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> anode/N-buffer/P-drift and N-buffer/P-drift/N-CS) equals to one, and then the PT LIGBT could enter the bipolar conduction state without the snapback effect. During the voltage rising period of turning off, the triggered <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${T} ^{\ast} $ </tex-math></inline-formula> remains ON-state for some time and prevents from forming and expanding depletion region in the P-drift, because the anode voltage (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${V}_{\text {A}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) is sustained by the low hole density quasi-neutral P-drift region and remains a low value. During this period, the ON-state <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${T} ^{\ast} $ </tex-math></inline-formula> prolongs the voltage rising time and extracts excess carriers at low <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${V}_{\text {A}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> value, which greatly reduces the current dropping time. Therefore, the turn-off loss (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${E}_{ \mathrm{\scriptscriptstyle OFF}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) is obviously reduced. During short-circuit, the PT LIGBT introduces P-drift to create an additional high temperature point at the anode side, helping to optimize heat distribution and lengthens the short-circuit time. At the same ON-state voltage (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${V}_{ \mathrm{\scriptscriptstyle ON}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) and 300 K, the <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${E}_{ \mathrm{\scriptscriptstyle OFF}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> of PT LIGBT is 65.6% and 50.2% lower than that of N-drift Con. LIGBT and LIGBT with CS layer (CS LIGBT), respectively. The PT LIGBT improves the short-circuit time by 12% compared with that of the CS LIGBT.
Proximal to Distal Sedimentological Variation in a Linear Turbidite Trough: Implications for the Fan Model

Determination of geographically dependent sedimentological variation (‘proximality’) in ancient flysch deposits formed an important part of early turbidite studies. Attempts to quantify this variation highlighted anomalies which were neatly resolved by application of vertical sequence analysis and the use of fan models. However, there are many turbidite formations, such as the Lower Cretaceous Cumberland Bay Formation (CBF) of South Georgia, which cannot be described in terms of existing fan models but show strong proximal to distal sedimentological changes. The CBF is a thick sequence of volcaniclastic sandstone turbidites deposited in a linear back-arc basin, principally by currents flowing WNW, parallel to the basin margin. Four lithofacies associations are recognized on the basis of sandstone/shale ratio. The two finergrained associations are constant in character across the CBF outcrop. In the coarse-grained associations there is a change in character WNW, down the palaeocurrent direction. This is brought out by decreasing sandstone bed thickness and percentage amalgamation, but these changes are not always marked or consistent. In contrast, the internal character of the sandstone beds changes strongly, with a marked proportional increase in Tb and Tc divisions within the bed downcurrent. The evidence suggests that the system was aggradational rather than progradational: tectonic control of the basin margins prevented major migration of the depositional system, and most areas remained in the same position relative to source through time. Comparison of the CBF with other turbidite formations suggests two end-member states which will produce radically different vertical sequences. Progradational systems will produce strong vertical facies changes, where beds deposited in distal environments are overlain by beds deposited in environments progressively nearer source, however there will be no lateral change in the character of any particular facies type. In contrast in aggradational systems the major sedimentological variation will be lateral rather than vertical.
A novel mechanism of PHB2-mediated mitophagy participating in the development of Parkinson's disease

Endoplasmic reticulum stress and mitochondrial dysfunction play important roles in Parkinson's disease, but the regulatory mechanism remains elusive. Prohibitin-2 (PHB2) is a newly discovered autophagy receptor in the mitochondrial inner membrane, and its role in Parkinson's disease remains unclear. Protein kinase R (PKR)-like endoplasmic reticulum kinase (PERK) is a factor that regulates cell fate during endoplasmic reticulum stress. Parkin is regulated by PERK and is a target of the unfolded protein response. It is unclear whether PERK regulates PHB2-mediated mitophagy through Parkin. In this study, we established a 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP)-induced mouse model of Parkinson's disease. We used adeno-associated virus to knockdown PHB2 expression. Our results showed that loss of dopaminergic neurons and motor deficits were aggravated in the MPTP-induced mouse model of Parkinson's disease. Overexpression of PHB2 inhibited these abnormalities. We also established a 1-methyl-4-phenylpyridine (MPP+)-induced SH-SY5Y cell model of Parkinson's disease. We found that overexpression of Parkin increased co-localization of PHB2 and microtubule-associated protein 1 light chain 3, and promoted mitophagy. In addition, MPP+ regulated Parkin involvement in PHB2-mediated mitophagy through phosphorylation of PERK. These findings suggest that PHB2 participates in the development of Parkinson's disease by interacting with endoplasmic reticulum stress and Parkin.
THzMINet: A Terahertz Model-Data-Driven Interpretable Neural Network for Thickness Measurement of Thermal Barrier Coatings

The complex microstructure of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs) and varying lift-off distance bring a great challenge for accurate terahertz thickness measurements. Available methods to address this challenge are recognized as data-driven or model-driven. However, data-driven approaches are dependent on massive samples, whereas model-driven methods are subject to generate unreliable results. Here, a terahertz model-data-driven interpretable neural network (THzMINet) is developed to measure the TBC thickness. First, an improved terahertz analytical model is formulated to generate simulated signals as the main part of training dataset. Then, a time stream, a frequency stream, and a division layer are separately proposed to constrain the calculation of THzMINet to be the same as the terahertz physics, followed by enabling the online measurement of refractive index, time-of-flight, and thickness. Meanwhile, a novel loss is built to deal with the imbalanced model-data training dataset via an adaptive weight. Finally, the performances of THzMINet are tested by actual TBC specimens, and it allows for accurate and reliable thickness measurements.
KREATIVITAS PADA MAHASISWA: APAKAH DIPENGARUHI OLEH PENGGUNAAN MEDIA SOSIAL DAN CREATIVE SELF-EFFICACY?

Untuk meningkatkan daya saing bangsa, diperlukan pendidikan tinggi yang mampu menghasilkan individu yangkreatif. Karena itu, menjadi hal yang urgen untuk meneliti faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi tingkat kreativitastersebut. Penelitian sebelumnya telah menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan positif antara penggunaan media sosialdan kreativitas. Namun, penelitian yang mengeksplorasi mengenai mekanisme yang menjelaskan hubungan tersebutmasih terbatas. Creative self-efficacy, atau kepercayaan diri seseorang terkait kapasitasnya untuk menjadi kreatif,dapat menjadi salah satu variabel yang menjelaskan hubungan kedua variabel tersebut. Untuk itu, dilakukan penelitianini yang bertujuan menguji peran creative self-efficacy sebagai mediator dalam peran penggunaan media sosialterhadap kreativitas pada mahasiswa. Metode penelitian ini merupakan kuantitatif non-eksperimental dengan sampel369 mahasiswa perguruan tinggi. Pengambilan data dilakukan dengan metode convenience sampling melaluipenyebaran kuesioner kepada mahasiswa S1 pada suatu fakultas psikologi di Jakarta. Hasil penelitian menunjukkanbahwa penggunaan media sosial berperan positif terhadap kreativitas pada mahasiswa dan dimediasi oleh creativeself-efficacy. Peran mediasi creative self-efficacy bersifat parsial pada peran penggunaan media sosial terhadapkreativitas untuk kegiatan perkuliahan dan bersifat penuh pada ideasi kreatif umum. Disimpulkan bahwa penggunaanmedia sosial untuk memuaskan kebutuhan sosial, kognitif, dan hedonik dapat meningkatkan creative self-efficacy,selanjutnya meningkatkan kreativitas pada mahasiswa. Berdasarkan penelitian ini, disarankan, pengembanganintervensi yang memanfaatkan creative self-efficacy dan penggunaan media sosial di kalangan mahasiswa untukmeningkatkan kreativitas.
DESAIN SISTEM ANALISA SPATIO-TEMPORAL PENYEBARAN PENYAKIT TROPIS MEMAKAI WEB MINING

Malaria, Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever, and Bird Flu are three examples of various infectious diseases that spread in Indonesia in recent years. For example, Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is the main problem in tropical countries that emerges at the same time with rainy season. Especially in Indonesia, DHF is reported experiencing a quick increase in the number of case and death figure. Other than DHF, Bird Flu is also one of the most important diseases recently, which has placed Indonesia as the hotspot in the world, with the very quickly increasing and worrying number of case. Under national economic condition that is not very good, the epidemic of these infectious diseases is a serious threat to Indonesian peoples life, where many segments of society is still living under condition that is not satisfying healthy conditions. Therefore, monitoring the spread of disease, handling the disease itself, and preventif actions to prevent their spreading are a big task for Indonesian people, especially medical researchers/practitioners, and health policy makers in Indonesia.
off southern New Jersey by summer-spawned bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix)*

Abst r ac t —The goal of this study was to provide insight into habitat use of the inner continental shelf off southern New Jersey by summerspawned bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix). Throughout the August−October 1998 sampling period, a total of 1071 bluefish were collected from shelf surface waters, during which the mean density and body size was 3.7 bluefish/1000 m3 and 13.7 mm standard length (SL), respectively. Spatiotemporal variability in bluefish density was explained by an inverse relationship with Secchi depth, and body size was explained by water temperature and depth. Bluefish sizestructure in August was bimodal and comprised larval, transitional, and juvenile stages (3−48 mm SL). Size frequencies in subsequent months were unimodal and consisted of bluefish <25 mm SL. Synoptic sampling of multiple habitats indicated that the earliest life stages of bluefish extensively, and perhaps exclusively, use inner continental shelf surface waters. Summer-spawned bluefish numerically dominated the population across all habitats and temporal scales examined.