Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
FUNCTIONAL NETWORKS AS A BEST-MODEL SELECTOR IN COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE HYBRID MODELS FOR PETROLEUM RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATION

Functional Networks (FN) has been known as a computational intelligence (CI) technique with excellent functional approximation capability. When the input data is supplied to the networks, the output is determined by a set of neurons, which are defined by a function. FN is an advancement of the Artificial Neural Network technology. Feature selection is an important part of the model building process where the dimensions of input spaces are reduced for better performance. The feature selection process has been used in petroleum reservoir modeling but the non-linear selection capability of FN has not been studied. In this paper, we used the model selection segment of the learning algorithm of FN to select the dominant input parameters for the prediction of porosity and permeability of petroleum reservoirs using hybrid CI paradigm. The effect of the FN-based feature selection process on the improved performance of a Type-2 Fuzzy Logic-Support Vector Machine (T2F-SVM) hybrid model was investigated. T2FL was used to extract rules directly from the best models selected by the FN algorithm and the output was then passed to SVM for the final prediction process. The results of this were then compared with that of T2F-SVM hybrid without the FN component. The results showed that the FN-T2F-SVM performed better with higher performance indices than the T2F-SVM, hence suggesting the feature-selection capability of the learning algorithm of FN.
Einstein, Barcelona, Symmetry & Cosmology: The Birth of an Equation for the Universe

Albert Einstein visited Spain only once, precisely one hundred years ago. The circumstances, of a very different kind, of this visit will be explained here. In special, some important events happened to Einstein during that period, which, eventually, were key for converting modern cosmology into a genuine physical theory. Among them is the famous Einstein-Friedmann controversy, first, on the mathematical validity of Friedmann’s equations and, later, their possible usefulness as a reliable tool to describe the real world. A summary of the deepest ideas underlying Einstein’s contributions to the theory of relativity, which he had already completed before his visit, will precede the discussion, also supplemented with a description, in very simple terms, of the three main relativistic theories, namely Galileo’s one, and Einstein’s special and general theory. They pave the way towards a definitive theory of total relativity, so far unattainable. It will be recalled that the most general relativity principle, faithfully reflecting Ernst Mach’s far-reaching ideas, might have much to do with the symmetry-breaking paradigm, a most crucial tool in quantum field theory and high energy physics.
Influence of Pole Numbers to Field Weakening Characteristics of Interior Permanent Magnet Motor for Electric Vehicle Application

This collaboration between all authors. Authors PI and MK designed, analyzed as well as managed literature researches. Authors PW and KW performed literature research and author MFH managed the technical drawing of the design. All authors read and approved the final manuscript. ABSTRACT High torque and wide field weakening region are two parameters needed for electric vehicle. In order to achieve those requirements, variation of pole numbers of an interior permanent motor utilizing the same stator geometry is performed in this study. Slot harmonics are also compared in connection with the losses produced. All calculation are analytically performed and the motor characteristic is presented in the form of torque versus speed graph.
An Inferential Commonsense-Driven Framework for Predicting Political Bias in News Headlines

Identifying political bias in news headlines holds significant importance as it influences the dissemination and consumption of news stories. However, employing conventional methods to do so poses a formidable challenge, as the short headline text is often complex and lacks sufficient syntactic and semantic context. Existing approaches fail to acknowledge the potential of commonsense reasoning in facilitating text comprehension, although it has been shown to aid numerous downstream applications. To this end, to facilitate comprehension and compensate for the lack of context, we propose leveraging inferential commonsense knowledge to simplify, interpret, and explain events that are not explicitly stated in headlines. Furthermore, to fully utilise its potential and deal with the unnecessary noise it may introduce, we present a method for emphasising significant inferences. Using this knowledge, we introduce a novel framework, IC-BAIT, short for Inferential Commonsense aware BiAs IdenTifier, which is a flexible neural network framework designed to enhance political bias prediction in news headlines. We also present two bias-annotated datasets: MediaBias and GoodNews. Experiments on both datasets demonstrate that IC-BAIT significantly enhances the performance of the baseline models used in the framework. Experiments on the datasets show that IC-BAIT improves the baseline models in terms of accuracy (2.0-10.0%), macro-averaged F1 (2.2-22.2%), Jaccard-score (up to 15.1%), and micro-averaged F1 (up to 18.6%). Our in-depth qualitative analysis reveals the scenarios in which the selected knowledge is beneficial and when it is detrimental. Datasets and scripts are available at https://github.com/Swati17293/IC-BAIT.
Biology and ecology of the lionfish Pterois volitans/Pterois miles as invasive alien species: a review

The lionfish is an exotic invasive fish native to the Indo-Pacific, which is established in the western Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Lionfish can affect native fishes and invertebrates through direct predation or competition for food. The present review aims to analyze the most relevant characteristics of the biology and ecology of lionfish as an invasive alien species, with an emphasis on Cuba. We provide a current view of the well-known lionfish as a successful invasive fish, and we put in this context the information regarding lionfish in Cuban waters, enriching the background knowledge, and giving novel and relevant information. The compilation of numerous publications on the subject has allowed for a more complete analysis of essential aspects of this invader in the Cuban archipelago. The consulted literature records that the first report of lionfish in Cuba occurred in 2007; subsequently, sightings of lionfish were reported in numerous localities. In 2010, the lionfish was considered an invasive alien species, which currently is established in various habitats, at depths up to 188 m, throughout the Cuban archipelago (e.g., coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, submerged artificial structures). In addition, it has reached very high densities (12.42 ind./100 m2), which exceed those reported in the Indo-Pacific as well as in many locations in the Western Atlantic. It has been confirmed that the lionfish in Cuba also presents numerous characteristics that guarantee its success as an invader, among them: less quantity and diversity of parasites than other Atlantic fishes found in similar environments, a high number of gametes in the gonads, reproductive activity during all year and wide diet. The most important fish families for the lionfish diet in Cuba have been Pomacentridae, Gobiidae, Scaridae, Holocentridae, Mullidae, Labridae and Acanthuridae; and the most important crustacean orders are Decapoda, Mysida, Stomatopoda and Isopoda. In Cuba, as in the entire invaded region, numerous investigations have been directed to evaluate the impact of this invader on ecosystems, and although there is enough information, their results differ. Additional studies are required to assess the impact of lionfish as a predator after several years of invasion on a larger geographic scale in Cuba and other areas of the region. This knowledge will allow the development of more effective control strategies. Periodic lionfish culling have been carried out in Cuban MPAs as a control strategy, and some positive results have been observed, such as the average size reduction; however, further efforts are still required. Due to the importance of the study of lionfish as an invader, this review is a necessity as it provides, for the first time, a comprehensive analysis of lionfish information and results from Cuba, which is adequately contrasted with previous studies of other areas, particularly, from the Greater Caribbean.
Impact of the Concentration Ethylenediamine on Optical Properties of Carbon Dots from Jengkol Peel (Archinendron pauciflorum)

Carbon dots (CDs) are a new member of fluorescent nano carbons that have attracted attention because of their potential applications derived from their optical, chemical, and electrical properties. CDs from jengkol peel via the solvothermal method at 200 oC for 7 h with the addition of ethylenediamine (EDA) as a heteroatom dopant have been successfully carried out. This study aims to determine the effect of concentration EDA on the optical properties of CDs for the possible reason. The results revealed that the CDs solution has fluorescence properties; that bluish-green glow can be observed under ultraviolet radiation (365 nm). The UV - Vis absorption peaks did not depend on the CDs concentration, but the absorbance intensity decreased with increasing EDA concentration. The best fluorescence properties were possessed by 10 % EDA in CDs which produced λex/λem of 370 nm / 518 nm, respectively, with a quantum yield of 42 %. The FTIR spectra of all samples showed that the CDs surface had functional groups such as carboxylic acids, hydroxyl, and amines. The obtained CDs have the potential to be used as heavy metal ion detectors, bioimaging, and antibacterial agents.
Prevalence and risk factors of erectile dysfunction in cirrhotic patients: An observational study

ABSTRACT Background Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a prevalent complication observed in male patients with liver cirrhosis; however, there is limited understanding of the etiological determinants responsible for its occurrence. The objective of this investigation is to explore potential contributory factors that underlie the development of ED in male patients with liver cirrhosis. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 male patients with liver cirrhosis, who were divided into three groups according to the Child score. ED was studied using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) Questionnaire and penile Doppler. Results The prevalence of ED among the cirrhotic patients was 80%, and it was more frequent in patients with advanced liver disease (Child C). Penile venous leakage was observed in 20% of cirrhotic patients, which increased to 28.6% in those with advanced liver cirrhosis. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that age, low albumin levels, elevated INR, high hemoglobin levels, and Child C were predictors of ED in cirrhotic patients. Conclusion Several clinical variables have been identified as potential contributors to the development of erectile dysfunction (ED) in patients with cirrhosis. These variables include advanced age, decreased levels of albumin, elevated INR, increased hemoglobin levels, and Child C classification. Early identification and treatment of these factors could potentially improve the quality of life for cirrhotic patients with ED. Notably, patients with ED in this population were observed to have elevated levels of INR, serum bilirubin, and hemoglobin, as well as reduced levels of serum albumin.
Defending “Canadian Energy”: Connective Leadership and Extractive Populism on Canadian Facebook

ABSTRACT This paper provides a content and discourse analysis of the Facebook activity of pro-fossil fuel advocates in Canada, including industry-funded and independent groups. It explores how the fossil fuel industry and its allies have reacted to growing public demand for climate action by adopting a “subsidised public strategy,” in which elites provide stakeholders with resources to participate in an organized campaign. We argue that pro-oil advocacy groups utilize their Facebook pages to exercise “connective leadership,” in which key social media accounts strategically shape internet-enabled social movements by promoting mobilization opportunities, connecting supporters with diverse content, and reframing that content to communicate a coherent “extractive populist” storyline positioning “Canadian Energy” as a national public good under attack by foreigners and elites. We thereby provide insight into how industry and its allies leverage platform affordances to promote populist politics on Facebook to defend industry in the face of the climate crisis.
Effect of Brown Rice Intervention on BMI and Waist Circumference in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Brown rice, derived from white rice with the removal of the husk, contains higher dietary fiber and a lower glycemic index than regular white rice. These advantages can be an alternative diet for individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease ranked as the fourth leading cause of death in the world, often associated with obesity. In addition, insulin insensitivity in individuals with type 2 diabetes leads to increased hunger (polyphagia) and overeating, resulting in increasing BMI and waist circumference. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of the brown rice diet intervention on BMI and waist circumference of patients with type 2 diabetes. This study was a pre-experimental study without control variables and the sample was not selected randomly, using a one-group pretest-posttest design with a 3-month intervention. Data analysis in this study used the Shapiro-Wilk normality test followed by the paired t-test to determine the difference between two paired samples. The statistical results showed significant changes in BMI and abdominal circumference (p = 0.002 and p = 0.008, respectively). In conclusion, there are differences in BMI and abdominal circumference of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus before and after the intervention of a brown rice-based diet menu.
More than rugby: A scoping review of coaches in rugby

Introduction It is well-recognised that fulfilling the role of a coach is multi-faceted. In rugby, some of these coaching facets have been studied, however the research has not been reviewed. Reviewing the literature on rugby coaches will inform and guide policies, coach education, research and practice. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to provide a scoping review of the current coach focused literature on rugby union, rugby league and rugby sevens. Methods A scoping review was conducted on five electronic databases (EBSCOhost, PubMed, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science) until January 2022 using the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Participants had to be coaches within rugby union, sevens and league to be included. Data were extracted and analyzed to form a numerical and thematic summary. Results 105 articles were included. 76% of the studies were on rugby union, 14% on league, 1% on sevens and the remainder focused on a combination of rugby cohorts or did not specify. Three themes were identified via a thematic analysis based on the content of the articles, these were coach knowledge (68%), coach pedagogies (29%), and coach development (4%). Conclusion The main finding in this review is that research on rugby coaches understood the risk, prevention, and management of injuries. Educational resources should include all aspects of rugby play or training injuries. The importance of the athlete-coach relationship and coach reflective practices was another significant finding. Coaches are encouraged to have a broad understanding of various aspects related to the player's welfare, which can be developed using formal and/or nonformal learning.
Fundamentación teórica de la innovación social: el problema de la modelización en un campo de estudio sin consolidar

El presente trabajo es un ejercicio de síntesis y de articulación de los principales elementos teóricos relativos a la definición de la innovación social, las fases a partir de las cuales se desarrolla y los intentos de modelización más significativos que se han llevado a cabo hasta el momento, utilizando como estrategia de análisis el establecimiento de una taxonomía y una discusión de la teoría del cambio subyacente a las propuestas identificadas.
The Contribution of Nice Fracile to the Study of the Musical Folklore of Vojvodina

"The immediate motive to produce this study is the marking of significant anniversaries in the field of ethnomusicology, both in the personal life of famous ethnomusicologist Nice Fracile and in the activities of the Academy of Arts of the University of Novi Sad. By reviewing the moments from the life and professional experience of this ethnomusicologist, an insight and a guide is offered into the possibilities of creativity and advancement of an individual, who has made a significant scientific contribution to local, regional and world ethnomusicology by studying the musical tradition of his community, and later the wider area as well. Keywords: Ethnomusicology, musical folklore, Nice Fracile, Vojvodina. "
An Investigational Modeling Approach for Improving Gene Selection using Regularized Cox Regression Model

By producing the required proteins, the process of gene expression establishes the physical properties of living things. Gene expression from DNA or RNA may be recorded using a variety of approaches. Regression analysis has evolved in prominence in the area of genetic research recently. Several of the genes in high dimensional gene expression information for statistical inference may not be related to their illnesses, which is one of the major problems. The ability of gene selection to enhance the outcomes of several techniques has been demonstrated. For censored survival data, the Cox proportional hazards regression model is the most widely used model. In order to identify important genes and achieve high classification accuracy, a new technique for selecting the tuning parameter is suggested in this study using an optimization algorithm. According to experimental findings, the suggested strategy performs much better than the two rival methods in terms of the area under the curve and the number of chosen genes. This study provides a comprehensive assessment of the latest work on performance evaluation of regression analysis in gene selection. In addition to its performance analysis, this research conducts a thorough assessment of the numerous efforts done on various extended models based on gene selection in recent years.
Tin re-deposition and erosion measured by cavity-ring-down-spectroscopy under a high flux plasma beam

Cavity-ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) was implemented to measure the re-deposition of liquid tin under a high flux plasma beam in the linear plasma device Pilot-PSI. A capillary porous system (CPS) consisting of a molybdenum cup and tungsten meshes (pores diameters of 0.2 mm and 0.44 mm) was filled with tin and exposed to argon plasma. The absorption of a UV laser-beam at 286.331 nm was used to determine a number of sputtered neutral tin atoms. The incoming flux of argon ions of ~50 eV was 1.6–2.7 × 1023 m−2 s−1, and the sample temperature measured by pyrometry varied from 850 °C to 1200 °C during exposures. The use of CRDS for measuring absolute number of particles under such plasma exposure was demonstrated for the first time. The number of sputtered tin particles in the cavity region assuming no losses would be expected to be 5.5 × 1011–1.2 × 1012 while CRDS measurements showed only 5.7–9.9 × 108. About 98–99.8% of sputtered particles were therefore found to not reach the CRDS observation volume. Spectroscopic ratios of Sn I to Sn II ions, as well as equilibrium considerations, indicate that fast ionization as well as plasma entrainment of neutrals is responsible for the discrepancy. This would lead to high re-deposition rates, implying a lowered contamination rate of core plasma and lower required replenishment rates at high-flux conditions than would otherwise be expected.
Validity of Lectora Inspire-Based Interactive Learning Media Integrated with Camtasia Studio

This study aims to analyze the process of developing interactive learning media based on Lectora Inspire, which is integrated with Camtasia Studio, for archiving subjects at SMKN 3 Bojonegoro. It also aims to assess the feasibility of the developed interactive learning media and examine student responses to it. The study utilizes the ADDIE R&D model, excluding the Evaluation stage, and employs both quantitative and qualitative data analysis techniques. The participants in the study were 20 students from class X OTKP 1. The developed products were subjected to validation by material experts and media experts. The validation results indicate a material expert validation rate of 86.25% for Expert 1 and 82.5% for Expert 2, while the media expert validation rates were 84.28% and 88.57% for Expert 1 and 2, respectively. The average validation score from the four validators was 85.4%, indicating a high level of feasibility. The student responses revealed an average score of 84%, indicating a high level of interest. Therefore, it can be concluded that the interactive learning media based on Lectora Inspire, integrated with Camtasia Studio, can effectively support archiving learning
Evolution of Cognitive Impairments in Treatment-Resistant Depression: Results from the Longitudinal French Centers of Expertise for Treatment-Resistant Depression (FACE-DR) Cohort

Previous studies set out profound cognitive impairments in subjects with treatment-resistant depression (TRD). However, little is known about the course of such alterations depending on levels of improvement in those patients followed longitudinally. The main objective of this study was to describe the course of cognitive impairments in responder versus non-responder TRD patients at one-year follow-up. The second aim was to evaluate the predictive aspect of cognitive impairments to treatment resistance in patients suffering from TRD. We included 131 patients from a longitudinal cohort (FACE-DR) of the French Network of Expert TRD Centers. They undertook comprehensive sociodemographic, clinical, global functioning, and neuropsychological testing (TMT, Baddeley task, verbal fluencies, WAIS-4 subtests, D2 and RLRI-16) at baseline (V0) and one-year follow-up (V1). Most patients (n = 83; 63.36%) did not respond (47 women, 49.47 ± 12.64 years old), while one-third of patients responded (n = 48, 30 women, 54.06 ± 12.03 years old). We compared the cognitive performances of participants to average theoretical performances in the general population. In addition, we compared the cognitive performances of patients between V1 and V0 and responder versus non-responder patients at V1. We observed cognitive impairments during the episode and after a therapeutic response. Overall, each of them tended to show an increase in their cognitive scores. Improvement was more prominent in responders at V1 compared to their non-responder counterparts. They experienced a more marked improvement in code, digit span, arithmetic, similarities, and D2 tasks. Patients suffering from TRD have significant cognitive impairments that persist but alleviate after therapeutic response. Cognitive remediation should be proposed after therapeutic response to improve efficiency and increase the daily functioning.
Visualizing and understanding l'hopital's rule‡

ABSTRACT This article uses dynamic software in Excel to demonstrate several ways in which graphical and numerical approaches can be introduced both to enhance student understanding of l'Hopital's Rule and to explain why the Rule actually works to give the ‘right’ answers. One of the approaches used is to visualize what is happening by examining the limits with both l'Hopital's Rule and the associated Taylor approximation to the function. The dynamic software allows students to experiment with the ideas.