Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Thermal Tolerance Data and Molecular Identification Are Useful for the Diagnosis, Control and Modeling of Diseases Caused by Thielaviopsis paradoxa

Several economically important diseases of forest trees and agricultural crops in many parts of the world have been linked to the ascomycete fungal pathogen Thielaviopsis paradoxa. This study compared the growth rate of 41 isolates of T. paradoxa sourced from different hosts and two countries (Nigeria and Papua New Guinea (PNG)) under six temperature levels (22 °C, 25 °C, 30 °C, 32 °C, 34 °C and 35 °C). Phylogenetic relationships were obtained from the analysis of their nuclear ribosomal DNA internal transcribed sequence (ITS) data. While all the isolates from PNG and few from Nigeria grew optimally between 22 °C and 32 °C, the majority had their highest growth rate (2.9 cm/day) between 25 °C and 32 °C. Growth performances were generally low between 34 °C and 35 °C; no isolate from the sugar cane grew at these high temperatures. The oil palm isolate DA029 was the most resilient, with the highest growth rate (0.97 cm/day) at 35 °C. Phylogenetic analysis delineated five clusters: a very large clade which accommodates the majority (30 Nigerian and 3 PNG oil palm isolates) and four small clades containing two members each. To a large extent, the clustering pattern failed to address the temperature–isolate relationship observed. However, only the four small clades represent isolates with similar temperature tolerances. It is most likely that wider and robust analyses with more diverse isolates and genetic markers will provide better insight on thermal resilience of T. paradoxa. Additionally, future research to establish relationships between vegetative growth at different temperatures and of different pathogenicity and disease epidemiology merits being explored. The results might provide useful information for the formulation of effective management and control strategies against the pathogen, especially in this era of climate change.
Predicting Animal Welfare Labels from Pork Fat Using Raman Spectroscopy and Chemometrics

The awareness of the origin of meat that people consume is rapidly increasing today and with that increases the demand for fast and accurate methods for its distinction. In this work, we present for the first time the application of Raman spectroscopy using a portable spectrometer for the classification of pork. Breeding conditions were distinguished from spectral differences of adipose tissues. The pork samples were obtained from Dutch vendors, from supermarkets with quality marks of 1 and 3 stars, and from a local butcher shop. In total, 60 fat samples were examined using a fiber-optic-coupled Raman spectrometer. Recorded spectra were preprocessed before being subjected to multivariate statistical analysis. An initial data exploration using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) revealed a separation of adipose tissue samples between the lower supermarket quality grade and the samples from the local butcher. Moreover, predictive modeling using Partial Least Squares Discriminant Analysis (PLS-DA) resulted in 96.67% classification accuracy for all three sources, demonstrating the suitability of the presented method for intraspecies meat classification and the potential on-site use.
STOCHASTIC FINITE-FAULT SIMULATION FOR THE 2002 CHANGUREH-AVAJ ARTHQUAKE, NW IRAN

Stochastic finite-fault simulation is used to simulate the acceleration time histories of the 22 June 2002 Changoureh-Avaj earthquake. The method generalizes the stochastic ground motion simulation technique, developed for point source, to the case of finite faults, in which the ground motion amplitudes are simulated as a summation of stochastic point source. Geometrical spreading and regional inelastic attenuation are included in the model. The strong motion simulations are performed by adjusting the subfault size to calibrate the simulation model against recorded ground motions. In this way the length of the fault is taken as 25 km and its width as 18 km, and the fault plane is divided into 5×3 elements. Considering that site amplification functions play an important role in the simulation process, site specific amplification function is estimated by the horizontal to vertical ratio technique. A quite satisfactory agreement is found between the simulated amplitude Fourier spectra and the recorded data at frequencies of engineering interest (0.1 to 20 Hz) including the capability of the method to reproduce the salient ground motion characteristics.
Activation of Atmospheric Particles as Ice Nuclei in Cold and Dry Air

Abstract Ice nucleation and subsequent phase equilibrium in water held in the micro-capillaries of atmospheric particles are examined. It is found that ice formed in the micro-capillaries of certain particles may exist in equilibrium with a dry atmosphere, where particles preactivated by Fournier's effect are expected to lose their activity. A possible mechanism of activation of the particles as ice nuclei in a cold dry atmosphere is suggested.
An Overview of Two Old Friends Associated with Platelet Redox Signaling, the Protein Disulfide Isomerase and NADPH Oxidase

Oxidative stress participates at the baseline of different non-communicable pathologies such as cardiovascular diseases. Excessive formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), above the signaling levels necessary for the correct function of organelles and cells, may contribute to the non-desired effects of oxidative stress. Platelets play a relevant role in arterial thrombosis, by aggregation triggered by different agonists, where excessive ROS formation induces mitochondrial dysfunction and stimulate platelet activation and aggregation. Platelet is both a source and a target of ROS, thus we aim to analyze both the platelet enzymes responsible for ROS generation and their involvement in intracellular signal transduction pathways. Among the proteins involved in these processes are Protein Disulphide Isomerase (PDI) and NADPH oxidase (NOX) isoforms. By using bioinformatic tools and information from available databases, a complete bioinformatic analysis of the role and interactions of PDI and NOX in platelets, as well as the signal transduction pathways involved in their effects was performed. We focused the study on analyzing whether these proteins collaborate to control platelet function. The data presented in the current manuscript support the role that PDI and NOX play on activation pathways necessary for platelet activation and aggregation, as well as on the platelet signaling imbalance produced by ROS production. Our data could be used to design specific enzyme inhibitors or a dual inhibition for these enzymes with an antiplatelet effect to design promising treatments for diseases involving platelet dysfunction.
Multiple Scales Asymptotics for Atmospheric Flows

One important activity of theoretical meteorology involves the development of simplified model equations that describe selected scale-dependent phenomena observed in atmospheric flows. This paper summarizes a unified mathematical approach to the derivation of such models, based on multiple scales asymptotic techniques. First we motivate the approach by an example from fluid mechanics, the interaction of small-scale quasi incompressible flow with long-wave acoustics. In this case, the analysis proceeds via multiple scales asymptotics in terms of the Mach number, M, as the small expansion parameter. Then we discuss the particular setting of meteorology, where there is a host of singular small parameters to be taken into account. Examples are the Rossby, Froude, Mach, and Strouhal numbers. A particular distinguished limit among these parameters is introduced in combination with systematic multiple scales asymptotics. A wide range of simplified meteorological models can then be recovered by specializing this general ansatz to a single horizontal, a single vertical, and a single time coordinate. As a concrete example we report on the multiple scales derivation of boundary layer theories. In particular, we recover the classical Ekman boundary layer equations for flows on synoptic scales (∼ 500 km, 12 h), and find an extension of the nonlinear Prandtl boundary layer equations to atmospheric mesoscales (∼ 70 km,2h).
Least‐squares based coulomb counting method and its application for state‐of‐charge (SOC) estimation in electric vehicles

Coulomb counting method is a convenient and straightforward approach for estimating the state‐of‐charge (SOC) of lithium‐ion batteries. Without interrupting the power supply, the remaining capacities of them in an electric vehicle (EV) can be calculated by integrating the current leaving and entering the batteries. The main drawbacks of this method are the cumulative errors and the time‐varying coulombic efficiency, which always lead to inaccurate estimations. To deal with this problem, a least‐squares based coulomb counting method is proposed. With the proposed method, the coulombic losses can be compensated by charging/discharging coulombic efficiency η and the measurement drift can be amended with a morbid efficiency matrix. The experimental results demonstrated that the proposed method is effective and convenient. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Harmonic Suppression Strategy of LCL Grid-Connected PV Inverter Based on Adaptive QPR_PC Control

To reduce the influence of voltage harmonics on the grid current, a control strategy based on adaptive quasi-proportional phase compensated resonance (QPR_PC) is proposed. Firstly, the LCL grid-connected photovoltaic inverter system model is established, and the stability performance of the three-level inverter system under double closed-loop control is analyzed using the output impedance model of the inverter. Then, a QPR regulator for the zero steady-state error tracking of AC signals is studied. To solve the problem that the system has poor robustness against frequency changes when the traditional QPR regulator is used in the static coordinate system, this paper improves the traditional QPR regulator to optimize the response characteristics of the closed-loop system. Based on the QPR regulator, a phase margin compensation structure is introduced to form QPR_PC control. Then adaptive frequency design is added to ensure good control even when the power grid frequency drifts, which is the control strategy proposed in this paper. Verification shows that the proposed method improves the phase margin of output impedance at a specific frequency, restrains the interference of the 3rd, 5th, and 7th harmonics of grid voltage, and improves the dynamic performance of the system and the quality of grid-connected current. Finally, the simulation results show that the total harmonic distortion rate of grid-connected current is reduced by 1.03% after adopting this strategy, which verifies the effectiveness and correctness of the proposed method.
DIGITAL FILTER ALGORITHM OF THE SINE AND COSINE TRANSFORM

Based on the sine and cosine transform which is the special case of the Hankel transform, applying the mature theory of the fast Hankel transform, this paper derived the digital filter algorithm of the sine and cosine transform and gave 250 filter coefficients for each. An example of calculating Lipschitz integral which can be calculated by analysis, the numerical results show that this algorithm can give high precision and is suitable for spreading its use.
Mathematic model of space resection adjustment

For resolving the question that the traditional RS image orientation methods must depend on certain number of ground control points (GCP), precise orientation of RS image can not be done in the regions with few GCPs. So a model for the solution of satellite image elements of exterior orientation is established and analyzed it’s precision. The key technique for precise orientation of RS image in 1-2 GCP scarce region is to obtain the high-precision 6 elements of exterior orientation at the imaging moment. The experiments prove the model is suitable for accuracy of image rectification.
Rapid Fabrication of Flexible Pressure Sensor Array

Flexible pressure sensor arrays are of increasing interest, but their fabrication tends to be complex and time-consuming. In this work, we propose an inexpensive, rapid fabrication approach for flexible pressure sensor arrays. The sensor consists of a matrix of pressure-sensitive resistive elements sandwiched by patterned electrode strips that are bonded to flexible tape substrates. The fabrication uses a commercially available vinyl-cutting machine to cut out patterned electrodes and sensing “pixels,” from a copper tape sheet and a carbon-impregnated polyethylene sheet (Velostat), respectively, and it uses transfer tapes to facilitate the bonding of the electrodes to the adhesive tape substrates. The entire fabrication takes approximately 15 min, in contrast to several hours required with a previously reported approach for fabricating similar sensors. The spatial resolution achieved by the proposed method is also higher, with each sensing unit occupying an area as small as 3 mm × 3 mm. Due to the programmable nature of the cutting machine, the proposed method can be used to readily fabricate flexible sensors with versatile patterns. Various tests have been conducted to demonstrate the effectiveness of the fabricated sensors, with a 14×14 sensor array successfully mapping the pressure profiles under finger touch, loading of a hand sanitizer bottle, and grasping around a cup.
Practical theology in Arab evangelical perspective: considering a particular practice of theological reflection

ABSTRACT In this article, I describe and analyse the nature of the practice of theological reflection (TR) from a small-scale qualitative case study among Arabic-speaking evangelical theology students from Muslim-majority, Arab socio-religious contexts studying at the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary. As a central meaning-making process for practical theology, practices of TR can offer a window into how cultural orientations and socio-religious values shape practical theology within particular contexts. To broaden our understanding, then, of how people in Majority world contexts construct practical theology requires giving attention to key emphases in particular, local expressions of tying theological thought to practice. Using reflexive thematic analysis on data from semi-structured interviews, I generated the notion of the practice of TR engendering ‘divinely ordered connectivity’. Three additional themes constituted this notion: (1) seeing and doing with God, (2) finding the unity of all things in God, and (3) building respectful community, which together lead to ‘regulating society’ towards a divinely authorised order. The particularities of this Arab evangelical practice of TR contribute to the limited scholarship on the nature of theological discourse among Arab evangelicals’, and to understanding how socio-religious and cultural orientations shape ideas about what practical theology is in the first place.
Interference Suppression Method With MR-FDA-MIMO Radar

In the conventional array radar, the suppressible interference is generally limited by the array element number, referred to as the degree of freedom (DOF) of the array. Similarly, the suppressible number of deceptive interference is limited by the transmit element number of frequency diverse array (FDA) multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) radar. In this article, an interference suppression method based on data-independent beamforming is proposed with FDA-MIMO radar by using a minimum redundancy array (MRA) design in its transmit port, referred to as MR-FDA-MIMO radar. This break through the limitation on the number of suppressible deceptive interferences. The MRA is employed to obtain extended DOF by using difference coarray, resulting in the suppressible number of order O(2M) with M transmit element number. The beamforming method consists of two manifolds: 1) in the receive beamforming stage, the possible target is preserved by using orthogonal subspace projection and the sidelobe barrage interference is suppressed; and 2) in the equivalent transmit beamforming stage, possible nonideal factors are taken into consideration for constructing the covariance matrix to widen the notches corresponding to the predicted deceptive interference. The proposed method outperforms in terms of number of the suppressible deceptive interferences and the signal-to-interference-plus-noise ratio, which is demonstrated with simulation examples.
EXISTENCE OF POSITIVE SOLUTIONS FOR SOME POLYHARMONIC NONLINEAR BOUNDARY-VALUE PROBLEMS

We present existence results for the polyharmonic nonlinear ellip- tic boundary-value problem ( ) m u = f(·,u) in B ( @ @ ) j u = 0 on @B, 0 j m 1. (in the sense of distributions), where B is the unit ball in R n and n 2. The nonlinearity f(x,t) satisfies appropriate conditions related to a Kato class of functions Km,n. Our approach is based on estimates for the polyharmonic Green function with zero Dirichlet boundary conditions and on the Schauder fixed point theorem.
Point-of-Care Thoracic Ultrasound in Children: New Advances in Pediatric Emergency Setting

Point-of-care thoracic ultrasound at the patient’s bedside has increased significantly recently, especially in pediatric settings. Its low cost, rapidity, simplicity, and repeatability make it a practical examination to guide diagnosis and treatment choices, especially in pediatric emergency departments. The fields of application of this innovative imaging method are many and include primarily the study of lungs but also that of the heart, diaphragm, and vessels. This manuscript aims to describe the most important evidence for using thoracic ultrasound in the pediatric emergency setting.
First Results on Zinc Oxide Thick Film Deposition by Inverted Magnetron Sputtering for Cyclotron Solid Targets Production

The magnetron sputtering technique has been investigated in recent years with ever-growing interest as a verifiable solid target manufacturing technology aimed at the production of medical radionuclides by using low-energy cyclotron accelerators. However, the possible loss of high-cost materials prevents access to work with isotopically enriched metals. The need for expensive materials for the supply of the growing demand for theranostic radionuclides makes the material-saving approach and recovery essential for the radiopharmaceutical field. To overcome the main magnetron sputtering drawback, an alternative configuration is proposed. In this work, an inverted magnetron prototype for the deposition of tens of μm film onto different substrates is developed. Such configuration for solid target manufacturing has been proposed for the first time. Two ZnO depositions (20–30 μm) onto Nb backing were carried out and analysed by SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy) and XRD (X-ray Diffractogram). Their thermomechanical stability under the proton beam of a medical cyclotron was tested as well. A possible improvement of the prototype and the perspective of its utilisation were discussed.
A 28-nm 368-fJ/Cycle, 0.43%/V Supply-Sensitivity, FLL-Based RC Oscillator Featuring Positive-TC-Only Resistors and ΔΣM-Based Trimming

This brief presents a process-scaling-friendly frequency-locked-loop (FLL)-based RC oscillator. It features an R-R-C frequency-to-voltage converter that entails resistors with only the same-sign temperature coefficients. Together with a low-leakage switched-capacitor resistor and a delta-sigma- modulator-based trimming, our 71.8-MHz RC oscillator in 28-nm CMOS achieves a frequency inaccuracy of 77.6 ppm/°C, a 0.43%/V supply sensitivity, and an 11-psrms period jitter. The energy efficiency is 368 fJ/cycle.
The Impact of Systemic Oncological Treatments on the Fertility of Adolescents and Young Adults—A Systematic Review

Background: Over the past decades, advancements in oncological treatments have led to major improvements in survival. Particularly for adolescents and young adults (AYAs), fertility is an important concern in cancer survivorship. The purpose of the review is to provide physicians with a practical overview of the current knowledge about the impact of systemic oncological treatments on the fertility of female and male AYAs. Methods: A systematic review was performed based on relevant articles obtained from 4 databases up until 31 December 2022. Results: The mechanisms of gonadotoxicity and the concurrent risk is described for the following categories: chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy. For the category “chemotherapy”, the specific effects and risks are listed for the different classes and individual chemotherapeutics. In the category “targeted therapy”, a distinction was made between tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) and monoclonal antibodies. Information concerning immunotherapy is scarce. Conclusions: The effects of chemotherapy on fertility are well investigated, but even in this category, results can be conflicting. Insufficient data are available on the fertility effects of targeted therapy and immunotherapy to draw definitive conclusions. More research is needed for these therapies and their evolving role in treating cancers in AYAs. It would be useful to include fertility endpoints in clinical trials that evaluate new and existing oncological treatments.
Synthesis of Chitosan Oligosaccharide-Loaded Glycyrrhetinic Acid Functionalized Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles and In Vitro Verification of the Treatment of APAP-Induced Liver Injury

Objective: the study was to find a suitable treatment for acute drug-induced liver injury. The use of nanocarriers can improve the therapeutic effect of natural drugs by targeting hepatocytes and higher loads. Methods: firstly, uniformly dispersed three-dimensional dendritic mesoporous silica nanospheres (MSNs) were synthesized. Glycyrrhetinic acid (GA) was covalently modified on MSN surfaces through amide bond and then loaded with COSM to form drug-loaded nanoparticles (COSM@MSN-NH2-GA). The constructed drug-loaded nano-delivery system was determined by characterization analysis. Finally, the effect of nano-drug particles on cell viability was evaluated and the cell uptake in vitro was observed. Results: GA was successfully modified to obtain the spherical nano-carrier MSN-NH2-GA (≤200 nm). The neutral surface charge improves its biocompatibility. MSN-NH2-GA has high drug loading (28.36% ± 1.00) because of its suitable specific surface area and pore volume. In vitro cell experiments showed that COSM@MSN-NH2-GA significantly enhanced the uptake of liver cells (LO2) and decreased the AST and ALT indexes. Conclusion: this study demonstrated for the first time that formulation and delivery schemes using natural drug COSM and nanocarrier MSN have a protective effect on APAP-induced hepatocyte injury. This result provides a potential nano-delivery scheme for the targeted therapy of acute drug-induced liver injury.
Dry Port Location Selection: A Case Study of Tanjung Intan Port

A dry port is established as an inland extension of a port. Tanjung Intan Port, which is located in Cilacap and within the range of tsunami risk zones, has no dry port to accommodate its distant customers. This research proposes a dry port location selection for Tanjung Intan Port with the following main criteria: safer from tsunami risks and achieve maximal demand coverage. By applying AHP (Analytical Hierarchy Process), the location candidates were ranked and further selected using MCLP (Maximum Coverage Location Problem) to choose the best candidate. The study result selects Maos railway station as the most attractive dry port location. The feasibility study result shows that the location has: (1) a lower risk of tsunami impact, (2) potential for the port’s market expansion, (3) less pollution potential, (4) adequate railway tracks, (5) large area, (6) good location away from densely populated areas and, (7) easy access for trucks.