Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effects of collagen‐based coating with chitosan and ε‐polylysine on sensory, texture, and biochemical changes of refrigerated Nemipterus virgatus fillets

Abstract In order to evaluate the effects of chitosan, ε‐polylysine, and collagen on the preservation properties of refrigerated Nemipterus virgatus, samples were tested with different treatments for 10 days, namely chitosan, ε‐polylysine and collagen (CH + ε‐PL + CA), chitosan and ε‐polylysine (CH + ε‐PL), chitosan and collagen (CH + CA), ε‐polylysine and collagen (ε‐PL + CA), and the uncoated sample (CK). The results demonstrated that the bio‐coating exhibited better preservation effects. The CH + ε‐PL + CA, CH + ε‐PL, CH + CA, ε‐PL + CA treatments could significantly inhibit bacterial growth and retard the increase of total volatile base nitrogen (TVB‐N), 2‐thiobarbituric acid (TBA), K‐value, and total viable counts (TVC) in N. virgatus fillets. The pH of all samples decreased and reached its lowest value on day 6, then increased significantly at the end of the experiment (p < .05). Water‐holding capacity (WHC) of all the groups decreased continuously throughout storage, and CK reached 66.03% on day 6, which is significantly lower than CH + ε‐PL + CA, CH + ε‐PL, CH + CA, and ε‐PL + CA (p < .05). On the contrary, the sensory scores of CH + ε‐PL + CA, CH + ε‐PL, CH + CA, and ε‐PL + CA were significantly higher than the control, and the score of CH + ε‐PL + CA (p < .05) was the best among all the groups. In terms of texture, CH + PL + CA also showed less cell shrinkage and tighter muscle fiber arrangement compared to other treatments. To sum up, the CH + PL + CA bio‐coating proved to be a promising method for maintaining the storage quality of N. virgatus under refrigerated storage conditions.
Transparent conformal metasurface absorber for ultrawideband radar cross section reduction

Flexible metasurface (MS) based absorbers have gained significant importance in recent years due to their possible use in non-planar radar stealth applications, however, their narrow bandwidth and insensitivity to incidence angles limit their potential use. In this work, we present an ultrawideband and angular insensitive MS absorber based on indium tin oxide (ITO), polyethylene-terephthalate, and polyvinyl chloride, that is both transparent and flexible. Broad-spectrum absorption can be maximized by using ITO with modest sheet resistance upon interaction with electromagnetic (EM) waves. To further validate the absorption performance, the radar cross section (RCS) characteristics are investigated. The results indicate that over 10 dB RCS reduction is realized across an ultra-wide frequency range of 13.30–39.76 GHz, with relative bandwidth up to 100% for planar MS under linearly and circularly polarized incidence EM waves. Furthermore, the RCS reduction performance of an MS is well maintained in the abovementioned frequency band when it is bent with various bending angles. The proposed MS is a promising contender for practical applications in microwave stealth technology due to its additional advantages of visible transparency, mechanical flexibility, low profile, wide-angle stability, and polarization insensitivity.
Gulls in Porto Coastline as Reservoirs for Salmonella spp.: Findings from 2008 and 2023

Gulls act as intermediaries in the exchange of microorganisms between the environment and human settlements, including Salmonella spp. This study assessed the antimicrobial resistance and molecular profiles of Salmonella spp. isolates obtained from fecal samples of gulls in the city of Porto, Portugal, in 2008 and 2023 and from water samples in 2023. Antimicrobial susceptibility profiling revealed an improvement in the prevalence (71% to 17%) and antimicrobial resistance between the two collection dates. Two isolate collections from both 2008 and 2023 underwent serotyping and whole-genome sequencing, revealing genotypic changes, including an increased frequency in the monophasic variant of S. Typhimurium. qacE was identified in 2008 and 2023 in both water and fecal samples, with most isolates exhibiting an MDR profile. The most frequently observed plasmid types were IncF in 2008 (23%), while IncQ1 predominated in 2023 (43%). Findings suggest that Salmonella spp. circulate between humans, animals, and the environment. However, the genetic heterogeneity among the isolates from the gulls’ feces and the surface water may indicate a complex ecological and evolutionary dynamic shaped by changing conditions. The observed improvements are likely due to measures to reduce biological contamination and antimicrobial resistance. Nevertheless, additional strategies must be implemented to reduce the public health risk modeled by the dissemination of pathogens by gulls.
Examining justice and conflict between mining companies and indigenous peoples:Cerro Colorado and the Ngabe-Bugle

Examines the justice and conflict surrounding the decision-making at the Cerro Colorado copper mine of Tiomin Resources Inc. on Ngabe-Bugle land in western Panama. Community-company interactions over a company-financed social program; Justice issues from an indigenous cultural perspective; Complexity of the roots of conflict between indigenous peoples and mining companies and their linkages to community perceptions of injustice.
Learning Methodology of Tahfiz Al-Qur'an in Islamic Elementary School

The purpose of this study is to identify the Tahfiz Al-Qur'an learning methodology used by students at Rabbani Islamic Elementary School and Al-Khansa Islamic Elementary School, as well as the current challenges experienced by teachers in teaching Tahfiz Al-Qur'an. This study used a multi-site, qualitative methodology. Tahfiz Al-Qur'an activities at Rabbani Islamic Elementary School and Al-Khansa Islamic Elementary School provided the research data. The information gathered from pupils, teachers, and other school stakeholders. Interviews, observation, and documentation were used to collect the data. Data reduction, data presentation, data verification, and conclusion were employed in the data analysis. The result of this study was the learning this Al-Qur'an applied the Muraja'ah and Tikrar systems. Muraja'ah is a way of repeating memorization and adding new ones. Meanwhile, the Takrir system is used to add new memorization. The Takrir method allows the information that enters short-term memory to go directly to long-term memory by repeating memorization. This can be seen in the teaching and learning activities during this Al-Qur'an learning. It can be seen that, with the pledge method, the teacher reads, and the students follow the teacher's reading of the Qur'an. Meanwhile, with the Muraja'ah method, teachers and students read memorized verses of the Al-Qur'an together. Obstacles faced by Rabbani Islamic Elementary School and Al-Khansa Islamic Elementary School in producing Al-Quran memorizers are that students feel bored with the system that is applied, and the system and method are so monotonous without any variation in learning. Thus the need for several efforts to overcome children's difficulties in memorizing the Al-Qur'an, such as holding motivational seminars on memorizing the Al-Qur'an, varied teaching methods, and grouping students. Thus, the target memorization was achieved quickly.
High‐resolution modeling of coastal freshwater discharge and glacier mass balance in the Gulf of Alaska watershed

A comprehensive study of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA) drainage basin was carried out to improve understanding of the coastal freshwater discharge (FWD) and glacier volume loss (GVL). Hydrologic processes during the period 1980–2014 were modeled using a suite of physically based, spatially distributed weather, energy‐balance snow/ice melt, soil water balance, and runoff routing models at a high‐resolution (1 km horizontal grid; daily time step). Meteorological forcing was provided by the North American Regional Reanalysis (NARR), Modern Era Retrospective Analysis for Research and Applications (MERRA), and Climate Forecast System Reanalysis (CFSR) data sets. Streamflow and glacier mass balance modeled using MERRA and CFSR compared well with observations in four watersheds used for calibration in the study domain. However, only CFSR produced regional seasonal and long‐term trends in water balance that compared favorably with independent Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) and airborne altimetry data. Mean annual runoff using CFSR was 760 km3 yr−1, 8% of which was derived from the long‐term removal of stored water from glaciers (glacier volume loss). The annual runoff from CFSR was partitioned into 63% snowmelt, 17% glacier ice melt, and 20% rainfall. Glacier runoff, taken as the sum of rainfall, snow, and ice melt occurring each season on glacier surfaces, was 38% of the total seasonal runoff, with the remaining runoff sourced from nonglacier surfaces. Our simulations suggests that existing GRACE solutions, previously reported to represent glacier mass balance alone, are actually measuring the full water budget of land and ice surfaces.
In Vivo Evaluation of Bone Regenerative Capacity of the Novel Nanobiomaterial: β-Tricalcium Phosphate Polylactic Acid-co-Glycolide (β-TCP/PLLA/PGA) for Use in Maxillofacial Bone Defects

Maxillofacial bone defects are treated by autografting or filling with synthetic materials in various forms and shapes. Electrospun nanobiomaterials are becoming popular due to their easy placement and handling; combining ideal biomaterials extrapolates better outcomes. We used a novel electrospun cotton-like fiber made from two time-tested bioresorbable materials, β-TCP and PLLA/PGA, to check the feasibility of its application to maxillofacial bone defects through an in vivo rat mandibular bone defect model. Novel β-TCP/PLLA/PGA and pure β-TCP blocks were evaluated for new bone regeneration through assessment of bone volume, inner defect diameter reduction, and bone mineral density. Bioactive/osteoconductivity was checked by scoring the levels of Runt-related transcription factor x, Leptin Receptor, Osteocalcin, and Periostin biomarkers. Bone regeneration in both β-TCP/PLLA/PGA and β-TCP was comparable at initial timepoints. Osteogenic cell accumulation was greater in β-TCP/PLLA/PGA than in β-TCP at initial as well as late phases. Periostin expression was more marked in β-TCP/PLLA/PGA. This study demonstrated comparable results between β-TCP/PLLA/PGA and β-TCP in terms of bone regeneration and bioactivity, even with a small material volume of β-TCP/PLLA/PGA and a decreased percentage of β-TCP. Electrospun β-TCP/PLLA/PGA is an ideal nanobiomaterial for inducing bone regeneration through osteoconductivity and bioresorbability in bony defects of the maxillofacial region.
Implementation of the SIPASTI BMD Program in Procurement of Goods and Services at the Sumedang Regency Council Secretariat

This article was written to examine the implementation of the SIPASTI BMD program in the procurement of goods and services at the Sumedang Regency Council Secretariat. The method used in preparing this research report is a descriptive qualitative research method. Data collection techniques use literature studies and field studies. In analyzing data, the following steps are used: data reduction, data presentation, conclusion drawing/verification, and triangulation. Based on the research results, it was concluded that the SIPASTI BMD Program was implemented quite well. However, currently, there are several obstacles in its implementation, including network errors that can delay the input of goods and services and some employees who still don't understand the technology. In overcoming these obstacles, several efforts were made, including waiting for policies from the center and improving the quality of employees with better performance, discipline, and following technical guidance or outreach regarding the program. Suggestions related to this research are to fully encourage the Council Secretariat in determining the policies that will be implemented and pay more attention to employees who do not understand technology who will later be used as support in their work as well as facilitating networks at the Council Secretariat to support the SIPASTI BMD program.
Assessing four AEM systems; throughout their capacity to deliver target geometry and character

In the Musgrave Province of South Australia, local scale airborne electromagnetic data sets are being employed to build pre-competitive data bases and to develop hydrogeological conceptual models in support of the minerals industry and for regional scale water resources assessment. The work has required the re-processing of historical TEMPEST and VTEM data sets and acquisition of SkyTEM508 and SPECTREM2000 airborne EM (AEM) data. For a more precise assessment we have processed and inverted the AEM data using a same model parameterization (fixed 30 layer thicknesses) and one common inversion kernel. We inverted data from all systems using Geoscience Australia's LEI algorithm, and inverted each sample independently. The capacity to resolve targets of a different nature resides mainly on system design and its nose levels, whilst the ability to accurately model the system and account for the processing that occurs post acquisition enables a more accurate inversion of the data. Applying a common procedure to the estimate of noise-levels, tries to deliver a less bias system comparison. Data for two distinct areas containing 1) an anomaly with some of the characteristics of a mineralization target and 2) another with contrasting hydrogeology and significant sedimentary character; indicate the complex evolution of the landscape. The systems employed resolve similar structures despite their different noise-levels, geometries, induction waveforms, transmitted current, and footprints. Not surprising is the ability of certain systems to detect and resolve a more complex near-surface aquifer variability features.
Remodeling the Traditional Fashion Industry in the Era of Industry 4.0

This study examines the influence of Industry 4.0 on the global garment design business and investigates methods for transforming conventional industrial procedures. The report utilizes the opinions of experts, academics, and industry professionals to identify obstacles in the traditional clothing sector. It suggests ways for businesses to use innovative technology and gain a competitive advantage. The method includes a complete literature review of relevant studies over the past 20 years, focusing on how new technologies related to Industry 4.0 are used in the garment industry. The Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, and cloud computing are included. The report also looks at what is being done to help the garment industry deal with problems as it moves to Industry 4.0. The results show that Industry 4.0 technologies have the potential to improve production efficiency, lower costs, make customers happier, boost sales, update employees' skill sets, and make the company more competitive. The study makes several recommendations for apparel companies to modernize their operations, such as leveraging digitalization to facilitate rapid response in the supply chain, utilizing personalization and innovative design to enhance products, and meeting shifting consumer demands through customization.
An orthorhombic representation of a heterogeneous medium for the finite-difference modelling of seismic wave propagation

The possibility of applying one explicit finite-difference scheme to all interior grid points (points not lying on a grid border) no matter what their positions are with respect to the material interface is one of the key factors of the computational efficiency of the finite-difference modelling. Smooth or discontinuous heterogeneity of the medium is accounted for only by values of the effective grid moduli and densities. Accuracy of modelling thus very much depends on how these effective grid parameters are evaluated. We present an orthorhombic representation of a heterogeneous medium for the finite-difference modelling. We numerically demonstrate its superior accuracy. Compared to the harmonic-averaging representation (Moczo et al. 2002) the orthorhombic representation is more accurate mainly in the case of strong surface waves that are especially important in local surface sedimentary basins. The orthorhombic representation is applicable to modelling seismic wave propagation and earthquake motion in isotropic models with material interfaces and smooth heterogeneities using velocity-stress, displacement-stress and displacement FD schemes on staggered, partlystaggered, Lebedev and collocated grids.
Estimation of (Co) Variance Components and Genetic Parameters for Pre- and Post-Weaning Growth Traits in Dağlıç Sheep

Simple Summary The Dağlıç breed of sheep is fat-tailed, dual-purpose, and resistant to harsh environmental conditions in Türkiye. This research aimed to estimate (co) variance components and genetic parameters for pre- and post-weaning growth traits in Dağlıç sheep, considering the direct additive genetic, maternal genetic, and maternal permanent environmental effects with different statistical models. This study revealed moderate heritabilities for pre- and post-weaning growth variables of Dağlıç sheep. The genetic variation identified in this study suggests that selective breeding could yield favorable outcomes in the early growth of Dağlıç sheep in Türkiye. Abstract The goal of this study was to estimate (co) variance components and genetic parameters for pre- and post-weaning growth traits in Dağlıç sheep, considering the direct additive genetic, maternal genetic, and maternal permanent environmental effects, with different statistical models. The information of 21,735 native Dağlıç lambs born between 2011 and 2021 was used to estimate (co) variance components by the Average Information-Restricted Maximum Likelihood algorithm. The results showed that the most suitable model was Model 3 for birth weight (BW), average daily gain (ADG), and weaning weight (WW). Model 4 was the most appropriate for weight at three (W3), weight at six (W6), and weight at twelve months of age (W12). The direct heritabilities for BW, W3, ADG, WW, W6, and W12 were 0.35 ± 0.02, 0.36 ± 0.03, 0.27 ± 0.02, 0.22 ± 0.02, 0.47 ± 0.05, and 0.47 ± 0.05, respectively. Genetic and phenotypic correlations amongst the traits were in the range of 0.103 ± 0.008 to 0.995 ± 0.002. These results can be used for the improvement of growth traits in the Dağlıç breed of sheep through selection.
Power Demand Reshaping Using Energy Storage for Distributed Edge Clouds

The booming edge computing market that is supported by the edge cloud (EC) infrastructure has brought huge operating costs, mainly the energy cost, to edge service providers. The energy cost in form of electricity bills usually consists of energy charge and demand charge, and the demand charge based on peak power may account for a large proportion of the energy cost given a significant fluctuating power curve. In this work, we investigate the backup battery characteristics and electricity charge tariffs at ECs and explore the corresponding cost-saving potential. Specifically, we transform the backup battery group into distributed battery energy storage system (BESS) and strategically schedule the BESS to minimize the energy cost of service providers. We then propose a deep reinforcement learning (DRL) based approach to BESS charging/discharging in coping with the dynamic power demand and BESS state at each EC. To enable better decision-making and speed up agent training, we further design the customized invalid action masking (IAM) method and apply the prioritized experience replay (PER) scheme. The experiment results based on real-world EC power traces show that the proposed approach can reduce the demand charge and overall electricity bill by up to 27% and 13%, respectively.
The Dynamics of Fund Absorption: Evaluating the Efficacy of EU Structural Funds in Mitigating Regional Inequalities—Calabrian Case

The European Union aims for territorial cohesion, with human capital as a key factor. Assessing how investment in regional human capital enhances this cohesion is therefore essential. This study assesses the impact of the EU Structural Funds (ESFs) in Calabria (Italy), a region grappling with economic challenges and a brain drain phenomenon. Aimed at fostering regional cohesion, ESFs have been directed towards supporting Calabrian graduates’ pursuit of master’s degrees, intending to incentivize their retention or return postgraduation. A comprehensive survey of the beneficiaries of these subsidies was carried out to determine their employability in the region and the probability of the return of migrants, analyzed by logistic regression of the data. Results demonstrate a dual effect: while the quality of education and EU funding positively influence graduates to work in Calabria, acquiring advanced skills paradoxically diminishes this propensity. Moreover, although the likelihood of returning to Calabria for those working elsewhere does increase, ESF support counterintuitively reduces this probability. The findings reveal a vicious cycle; they equip graduates with high-level skills that facilitate their access to the labor market but simultaneously encourage their migration due to more favorable conditions elsewhere. It is suggested that synergies between ESF-funded policies and those supported by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) should be encouraged.
MINERAL NITROGEN DYNAMICS OVER TIME INFLUENCED BY PEANUT-WASTE BIOCHAR APPLICATION IN ALKALINE SOIL

Soil fertility in arid to semi-arid regions is constrained by extreme temperature fluctuations. Soils of such regions typically have low fertility levels, nitrogen (N) availability (due to ammonia volatilization and denitrification), and soil organic carbon (SOC) content. An incubation experiment was conducted to assess how a peanut-waste biochar (PB), produced at 300°C, influences the mineral N and chemical properties of an alkaline soil. The treatments included five PB rates (control, 5, 10, 15, and 20g PB kg−1 soil) and two fertilizer rates [no fertilization without additions of N and phosphorus (P) and fertilization with addition of 120kg N ha−1 and 90kg P ha−1]. The soil was incubated for various durations (0, 14, 28, 42, and 56days). There were significant temporal shifts in the mineral form of N in the incubated soil. Following 56days of incubation under fertilization, the treatment with 20g kg−1 PB revealed soil nitrate-N and ammonium-N levels of 15.8mg kg‒1 and 21.1mg kg‒1, respectively. With no fertilization, 20g kg−1 PB increased mineral N by 2.3-fold over the treatment without PB. This increase was 2.6-fold with fertilization. After 56days of incubation, in the presence of 20g kg−1 PB, there was a 19% increase in cation exchange capacity under fertilization and a 21% increase under no fertilization, compared to the respective treatments without PB. Immediately after the PB application, SOC was significantly increased, corresponding to PB rates. However, substantial increases were observed only in treatments with 15 and 20g PB kg−1 soil. In conclusion, the addition of 15 and 20g PB kg−1 to alkaline soil significantly increased N availability in soil, demonstrating the importance of biochar for N management in agricultural soils.