Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Investigating Digital Marketing Strategies in Influencing Student Enrollment Decisions in Tertiary Education

Digital marketing has been recognized as a crucial aspect of attracting students for enrollment. Therefore, the aim of this research is to examine the influence of digital marketing strategies on student enrollment decisions and to identify the most effective digital marketing strategy for driving student enrollment in tertiary education. This research utilized a descriptive quantitative research approach with a stratified random sampling technique and employed a modified survey questionnaire as the primary method of data collection. The data obtained from the survey questionnaire were analyzed and interpreted using a Four-point Likert scale, which measures interval data. The findings of the study revealed that utilizing “university webinar platforms” significantly influences student enrollment decisions in tertiary education. Moreover, it was also revealed that utilizing “social media presence and retargeting campaigns”, and “mobile-friendly website and educational apps” increases the awareness of students on the university programs and services being offered by learning institutions. As a result, these digital marketing strategies increase the students’ interest in university programs influencing significantly their enrollment decisions. It came to light that there is a statistically significant relationship between digital marketing strategies, namely, social media presence and retargeting campaigns (r=.963, p=.008), mobile-friendly website and educational apps (r=.821, p=.089), video content strategy (r=.820, p=.089), SEO-enhanced content on web pages (r=.810, p=.097), and university webinar platforms (r=.760, p=.136) on the student enrollment decisions in tertiary education.
Dynamic Reconfiguration of Switchgrass Proteomes in Response to Rust (Puccinia novopanici) Infection

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) can be infected by the rust pathogen (Puccinia novopanici) and results in lowering biomass yields and quality. Label-free quantitative proteomics was conducted on leaf extracts harvested from non-infected and infected plants from a susceptible cultivar (Summer) at 7, 11, and 18 days after inoculation (DAI) to follow the progression of disease and evaluate any plant compensatory mechanisms to infection. Some pustules were evident at 7 DAI, and their numbers increased with time. However, fungal DNA loads did not appreciably change over the course of this experiment in the infected plants. In total, 3830 proteins were identified at 1% false discovery rate, with 3632 mapped to the switchgrass proteome and 198 proteins mapped to different Puccinia proteomes. Across all comparisons, 1825 differentially accumulated switchgrass proteins were identified and subjected to a STRING analysis using Arabidopsis (A. thaliana L.) orthologs to deduce switchgrass cellular pathways impacted by rust infection. Proteins associated with plastid functions and primary metabolism were diminished in infected Summer plants at all harvest dates, whereas proteins associated with immunity, chaperone functions, and phenylpropanoid biosynthesis were significantly enriched. At 18 DAI, 1105 and 151 proteins were significantly enriched or diminished, respectively. Many of the enriched proteins were associated with mitigation of cellular stress and defense.
Quantification of aerosol signal in GOES 8 visible imagery over the United States

[1] Changes in the top-of-the-atmosphere reflectance due to variations in the aerosol optical depth (τ) make retrieving τ from satellite possible. This aerosol signal is greatest for non-absorbing aerosol over dark surfaces and is least (often less than zero) for absorbing aerosols over bright surfaces. In general, previous aerosol retrieval research has been in regions where the signal is known to be large, for example, aerosol over ocean or biomass burning over heavily vegetated land. This study, however, looks at the aerosol signal and its variation over North America to determine when and where τ retrieval is possible. The results show that the aerosol signal is sufficiently large for τ retrieval over most of the sites studied; exceptions are located in the southwestern United States where the surface reflectance is large. Further, this aerosol signal closely corresponds with radiative transfer simulations, which suggests that aerosol optical depth retrieval over North America and the adjoining oceans is possible from geostationary orbit. The implication is that timely (e.g., 30 min intervals) observations of aerosol are possible. Such observations could aid research efforts in pollutant transport, air quality forecasting, and wildfire monitoring.
Climate change 2001 : the scientific basis

Summary for policymakers Technical summary 1. The climate system - an overview 2. Observed climate variability and change 3. The carbon cycle and atmospheric CO2 4. Atmospheric chemistry and greenhouse gases 5. Aerosols, their direct and indirect effects 6. Radiative forcing of climate change 7. Physical climate processes and feedbacks 8. Model evaluation 9. Projections of future climate change 10. Regional climate simulation - evaluation and projections 11. Changes in sea level 12. Detection of climate change and attribution of causes 13. Climate scenario development 14. Advancing our understanding Glossary Index Appendix.
Fundamentals of Molecular Docking and Comparative Analysis of Protein–Small-Molecule Docking Approaches

Proteins (e.g., enzymes, receptors, hormones, antibodies, transporter proteins, etc.) seldom act alone in the cell, and their functions rely on their interactions with various partners such as small molecules, other proteins, and/or nucleic acids. Molecular docking is a computational method developed to model these interactions at the molecular level by predicting the 3D structures of complexes. Predicting the binding site and pose of a protein with its partner through docking can help us to unveil protein structure-function relationship and aid drug design in numerous ways. In this chapter, we focus on the fundamentals of protein docking by describing docking methods including search algorithm, scoring, and assessment steps as well as illustrating recent successful applications in drug discovery. We especially address protein–small-molecule (drug) docking by comparatively analyzing available tools implementing different approaches such as ab initio, structure-based, ligandbased (pharmacophore-/shape-based), information-driven, and machine learning approaches.
Italian cultural and creative industries following the Great Recession: an exploration of the local determinants of growth

ABSTRACT The cultural and creative industries (CCIs) have variously been seen as a stimulus for urban and regional development. They were also one of the few sectors in the UK and European Union countries to weather the storm of the 2008 Great Recession. Starting from the curiosity aroused by these premises, and given the paucity of studies on Italian CCIs, we analyse the growth trend of the sector following the economic shock of the Great Recession to ascertain whether this trend also held for Italy. We use data from the Aida-Bureau van Dijk database on more than 181,000 enterprises for the period 2010–18. Information on the number of employees from the cultural and creative enterprises is collected for 18 NACE Rev. 2 sectors, with the aim of disentangling the contribution of each subsector to the growth of the industry. While information is available at the firm level, we use NUTS-3-level information. Using a system generalised method of moments (GMM-SYS) approach, and controlling for some socio-economic characteristics, we examine the determinants of the growth of CCIs in the post-shock period, ultimately contributing to the underexplored debate on the resilience of the sector in Italy and accounting for its macro-regional and peripherality effects.
Perceptive Influence of Purchasing Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy from Non-regulated Firms on the Performance of Insurance Industry in Nigeria: A Customer-Based Sentiment Analysis

This study examined Customers’ perception on the influence of purchasing motor vehicle insurance policy from non-regulated firms on the performance of insurance industry in Nigeria. Specifically, the influence of purchasing fake insurance policy and non-renewal of expired policy bought from the regulated insurance firms on the performance of insurance industry in Nigeria were accessed. Primary data collected through the use of structured questionnaire from 92 vehicle owners in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, that were selected through convenience sampling technique, was used in the study. Sentiment analysis was applied as the method of data analysis in the study. The result of the analysis indicated a neutral sentiment level of the respondents to both the influence of purchasing fake motor vehicle insurance policy and impact of non-renewal of expired motor vehicle insurance policy bought from regulated insurance firms on the performance of insurance industry in Nigeria. These findings implied a neutral perception of the effect of purchasing motor vehicle insurance policy from non-regulated insurance firms on the performance of insurance industry in Nigeria by the motor vehicle owners. The neutral perception found explains the below expectation performance of the insurance industry in Nigeria due to poor patronage. To enhance public perception in the insurance industry in Nigeria, targeted product features and benefits awareness campaigns as well as payment of genuine claims to deepen public trust in the industry were recommended.
An Update on Radish Breeding Strategies: An Overview

In tropical, subtropical, and temperate climates, radish (Raphanus sativus L.) is a popular root vegetable. Radish diversity is intense from the eastern Mediterranean to the Caspian Sea. Many radish varieties have varied leaf morphology, root color, size, shape, flavor, vernalization requirements, and maturity times. Early radish variants were long and tapered rather than cylindrical, bulbous, elliptic, or spherical. For black Spanish radish, European-cultivated variety, and Asian-cultivated radish, three separate domestication processes occurred. The original radishes were black, followed by white in the 1500s then red and round in the 1700s. These are R. sativus L. var. radicula (sativus) or R. sativus L. var. niger radishes. Because of protogyny, self-incompatibility, open architecture, and biennial bolting, radish crosses readily. The fundamental methods for using heterotic breeding potential are SI, CMS, and doubled haploids (DH). This chapter discusses the various breeding strategies like inbred line development by the use of self-incompatibility, hybrid development by using male sterility system, population improvement, mutation breeding, haploid breeding, breeding strategies for biotic and abiotic stresses, QTL mapping, and genome wide and genomic tool in radish. Rapid developments in our understanding of advanced biotechnology technologies will increase our ability to identify cultivars and parental lines, check seed genetic purity, analyze phylogenetic links and genetic diversity, and add specific transgenic traits.
Vitamin E and Silymarin Reduce Oxidative Tissue Damage during Gentamycin-Induced Nephrotoxicity

Aminoglycoside antibiotics and gentamicin (GN), in particular, are still widely used in clinical practice. It is a well-known fact that GN causes nephrotoxicity, and redox disturbances are discussed as a factor in its side effects. Recently, a new type of cell oxidative death, named ferroptosis, was discovered; it is associated with iron accumulation in the cell, glutathione (GSH) depletion and inactivation of glutathione peroxidase-4 (GPX4), reactive oxygen species (ROS) increment with concomitant lipid peroxidation. In this regard, a possible connection between GN-induced renal damage, ferroptosis and the overall antioxidant status of the organism could be investigated. Moreover, due to its beneficial effects, GN is still one of the main choices as a therapeutic agent for several diseases, and the possible reduction of its side effects with the application of certain antioxidants will be of important clinical significance. The study was conducted with adult male white mice divided into several groups (n = 6). GN nephrotoxicity was induced by the administration of GN 100–200 mg/kg i.p. for 10 days. The control group received only saline. The other groups received either Vitamin E (400 mg/kg p.o.) or Silymarin (200 mg/kg p.o.) applied alone or together with GN for the same period. After the end of the study, the animals were sacrificed, and blood and tissue samples were taken for the assessment of biochemical parameters and antioxidant status, as well as routine and specific for GPX4 histochemistry examination. The experimental results indicate that GN-induced nephrotoxicity negatively modulates GPX4 activity and is associated with increased production of ROS and lipid peroxidation. The groups treated with antioxidants demonstrated preserved antioxidant status and better GPX4 activity. In conclusion, the inhibition of ROS production and especially the suppression of ferroptosis, could be of clinical potential and can be applied as a means of reducing the toxic effects of GN application.
The Accuracy and Absolute Reliability of a Knee Surgery Assistance System Based on ArUco-Type Sensors

Recent advances allow the use of Augmented Reality (AR) for many medical procedures. AR via optical navigators to aid various knee surgery techniques (e.g., femoral and tibial osteotomies, ligament reconstructions or menisci transplants) is becoming increasingly frequent. Accuracy in these procedures is essential, but evaluations of this technology still need to be made. Our study aimed to evaluate the system’s accuracy using an in vitro protocol. We hypothesised that the system’s accuracy was equal to or less than 1 mm and 1° for distance and angular measurements, respectively. Our research was an in vitro laboratory with a 316 L steel model. Absolute reliability was assessed according to the Hopkins criteria by seven independent evaluators. Each observer measured the thirty palpation points and the trademarks to acquire direct angular measurements on three occasions separated by at least two weeks. The system’s accuracy in assessing distances had a mean error of 1.203 mm and an uncertainty of 2.062, and for the angular values, a mean error of 0.778° and an uncertainty of 1.438. The intraclass correlation coefficient was for all intra-observer and inter-observers, almost perfect or perfect. The mean error for the distance’s determination was statistically larger than 1 mm (1.203 mm) but with a trivial effect size. The mean error assessing angular values was statistically less than 1°. Our results are similar to those published by other authors in accuracy analyses of AR systems.
The National Recreational and Indigenous Fishing Survey

A national survey of recreational and indigenous fishing was conducted in Australia during 2000-01. The survey was a joint initiative of Commonwealth and State governments. Grants from the Natural Heritage Trust, Fisheries Research and Development Corporation, State and Territory fisheries agencies supported the project. The national survey was a multifaceted project designed to provide a range of information about non-commercial fishing in Australia. The project comprised three independent surveys, the National Recreational Fishing Survey, the Indigenous Fishing Survey of Northern Australia and the Overseas Visitor Fishing Survey. Different methodologies and analytical approaches were required for each of these surveys, reflecting their varying characteristics.
Nitrous oxide emissions from an Andosol upland field cropped to wheat and soybean with different tillage systems and organic matter applications

To elucidate effects of tillage systems and organic-matter applications on N2O emissions, we assessed seasonal patterns and magnitudes of N2O emissions from Andosol upland soil growing wheat and soybeans using different tillage systems (conventional tillage and no-tillage) and organic-matter applications (crop-residue, crop-residue and cattle manure, and none). Mean N2O emissions during June 2008 October 2010 were 41-134 mgN m yr. The N2O emissions were observed immediately after manure application, fertilizer application, and during the later growing season in soybean-cropped soil. ANOVA revealed that the kind of crop and the organic-matter applications affect N2O emissions, unlike tillage systems. Greater N2O emissions in soil with residues and manure suggest that NO3-N determines N2O production by denitrification. Additionally, N2O emissions are greater in soybean-cropped soil, probably because of denitrification. The presence of fresh organic matter such as shed roots and degraded root nodules, NO3-N, or NO2-N under wet soil conditions is necessary for N2O production by denitrification. The water-filled pore space (WFPS) in no-tilled soil is consistently greater than that in conventionally tilled soil, but it does not affect N2O emissions, suggesting that soil wetness changes are the cause: tillage is not the sole limiting factor for N2O production in well-aerated soil. Greater N2O emissions during warm, wet periods of the growing season imply that emissions are related to climatic conditions that affect the soil environment and the resultant microbial activity. Nevertheless, N2O emissions from the study site with light-colored Andosol resembled those from Andosol, but were less than those from the other soil types such as those of Brown Forest soil, Brown Lowland soil, Grey Lowland soil, Wet Andosol, and Peat soil. Light-colored Andosol of this study site has lower background emissions.
Modeling Nonuniform Suspended Sediment Transport in Alluvial Rivers

Problems and difficulties in modeling sediment transport in alluvial rivers arise when one uses the theory of equilibrium transport of uniform sediment to simulate riverbed variation. A two-dimensional mathematical model for nonuniform suspended sediment transport is presented to simulate riverbed deformation. Through dividing sediment mixture into several size groups in which the sediment particles are thought to be uniform, the nonuniformity and the exchange between suspended sediment and bed material are considered. The change of concentration along the flow direction, size redistribution, and cross-sectional bed variation can then be described reasonably well by the model. In simulating the flow field with big dry-wet flats, moving boundary problems are solved very well by introducing a so-called finite-slot technique. Verification with laboratory data shows that the model has a good ability to simulate channel bed variations. Last, the model was applied to a real alluvial river system. Variables such.
Further evidence for the compound nature of slow earthquakes: The Prince Edward Island earthquake of April 28, 1997

Seismograms of the April 28, 1997, Prince Edward island transform fault earthquake (Mw 6.8) show clear evidence for the superposition of two types of rupture, a normal earthquake and a slow component which primarily radiated energy at low frequencies. We combined low-frequency spectral data with P waveform data to invert for a source time function that satisfied data from 0.001 to 2.5 Hz. The results show that the earthquake started with a slow event which began ∼15 s before the fast mainshock and was part of a slow earthquake which lasted over 30 s. The smoothness of the initial event is inferred from the low amplitude of high-frequency energy at regional stations during the initial portion of the P wave arrival. Directivity analysis shows that the two components of the rupture occurred on different faults. The slow event occurred on the main transform, and the fast event occurred on a parallel fault 40 km to the east. A similar compound sequence, involving both slow and fast components and rupture on multiple faults, occurred on the Romanche transform in 1994. These and other results for slow earthquakes suggest that many large events on oceanic transform faults are compound events.
Boost Organic‐Silicon Hybrid Solar Cell Performances with a Facile and Cost‐Effective Sub‐3 nm Interface Control Method

A facile and cost‐effective approach based on oxygen‐plasma treatment is developed for silicon‐organic hybrid solar cells. By precisely forming a sub‐3 nm SiOx layer at the silicon‐poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) interface with a 10 s oxygen‐plasma treatment, the power conversion efficiency is boosted from 0.02% to 8.18%, 409‐fold increase compared to solar cells with untreated silicon. Utilizing X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Kelvin probe force microscopy, and density‐functional theory, the device physics and mechanisms are revealed from an atomic‐level perspective. The control of interface by oxygen‐plasma treatment reduces the surface work function of Si and introduces an electron barrier, facilitating the transfer of hole carriers from Si to organic materials while effectively blocking electron transmission. This mechanism proves to be highly beneficial in mitigating carrier recombination and promoting the separation of electrons and holes. This approach can be applied to interface optimization for high‐performance photovoltaic and other optoelectronic devices.
Intelligent controller based WECS fed unified power flow conditioner for PQ enhancement

The dominance of non-linear loads, sustainable energy sources and power electronic devices in modern power system has in turn compromised the system stability by introducing numerous power quality (PQ) issues. A wind energy conversion system (WECS) fed unified power flow conditioner (UPFC) architecture is suggested in this work since maintaining optimal PQ is important for both the supply authorities and customers. The proposed approach supports both clean energy generation and PQ enhancement. The UPFC aids with accomplishing control over reactive power flow, active power flow, phase angle, impedance and voltage. The reference current for the UPFC is generated using DQ theory. Moreover, a shunt and series compensators of an UPFC are controlled using cascaded fuzzy logic controller (CFLC). The stability of the DC voltage obtained from doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) based WECS is also controlled using a CFLC. The simulation model for the presented WECS fed UPFC is developed in MATLAB and its performance is evaluated.
Regional ozone from biogenic hydrocarbons deduced from airborne measurements of PAN, PPN, and MPAN

NOx‐catalyzed production of ozone over large regions of North America and Europe is a serious air quality problem that often involves biogenic hydrocarbons, mainly isoprene. Peroxy‐methacrylic nitric anhydride (MPAN, CH2C(CH3)C(O)OONO2) is formed uniquely from isoprene‐NOx photochemistry hence is an indicator of recent ozone production from isoprene. Presented here are the first airborne measurements of MPAN along with PAN (peroxyacetic nitric anhydride, CH3C(O)OONO2), PPN (peroxypropionic nitric anhydride, CH3CH2C(O)OONO2) and ozone measurements. Relationships between these species are used to estimate the contributions of anthropogenic and biogenic hydrocarbons (BHC) to regional tropospheric ozone production, providing direct evidence of ozone production from BHC‐NOx photochemistry.