Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Influence of Printing Parameters on Leakage and Strength of Fused Deposition Modelling 3D Printed Parts

Fused deposition modelling (FDM) 3D printing technology has become popular for producing prototypes and final parts in various industries, including the automotive, aerospace, and medical sectors. The leakage of such components is often an important factor in determining their possible applications. This paper focuses on researching the influence of printing parameters on leakage and relating the results to the strength of parts produced using this tech - nology. The printing parameters considered were temperature and layer height. PLA (polylactic acid) was chosen as the material due to its biodegradability and biocompatibility. Leakage measurements were carried out using an empty cylinder-shaped vessel filled with air under pressure. The leakage value was observed as a pressure drop over time. It was shown that 3D-printed FDM vessels are not perfectly leak-proof, but the value of observed leakage may be acceptable for selected applications (leakage below 2.5 Pa/s). The results showed a high correlation between the height of the printed layer in both the leakage and strength of the tested samples, while reducing the height increased the tightness and strength of the 3D-printed parts. The effect of printing temperature was less significant.
Improving temperature interpolation using MODIS LST and local topography: a comparison of methods in south east Australia

Available climate data for south east Australia is reliant upon elevational lapse rates, which do not account for mesoscale processes that can affect temperatures, such as cold air drainage. Additional predictor variables are available for generating new climate datasets such as topographic indices and Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer land surface temperature (MODIS LST); however, these have not been thoroughly tested to date. In this study, the relative benefits of including a localized topographic index and standardized MODIS LST values for temperature interpolation were assessed using partial bivariate splines, full and partial trivariate splines, and regression kriging. Trivariate splines provided the best interpolation performance in most cases; however, the partial bivariate spline with a fixed dependence upon elevation performed marginally better than the full trivariate spline for minimum temperature. The local topographic index improved the RMSE of minimum temperature climate normals by 17% in comparison to the best performing elevation only model. A further improvement for minimum temperature performance was achieved by including standardized night time MODIS LST values as covariates (34–39% reduction in RMSE). Standardized day time MODIS LST values improved maximum temperature interpolation performance; however, the improvement was only marginal in comparison to the full trivariate spline (6% reduction in RMSE). Cross validation of daily maximum and minimum temperature anomalies reflected performance trends shown in the climate normal analysis. Results suggest that the use of alternative approaches to interpolating temperature data may have significant implications for the calculation of bioclimatic variables and provide new opportunities to study extremes at high spatial and temporal resolutions using existing weather station networks. Furthermore, improving minimum temperature surfaces by accounting for temperature inversions driven by cold air drainage regimes may improve our ability to incorporate mesoscale temperature variability into a variety of applications, such as deriving temperature dependent climatic variables, species distribution modelling and assessments of fire risk.
GhAGL16 (AGAMOUS-LIKE16) Negatively Regulates Tolerance to Water Deficit in Transgenic Arabidopsis and Cotton

Cotton is one of the most economically important crops in the world, and drought is a key abiotic factor that can significantly reduce cotton yield. MADS-box transcription factors play essential roles in various aspects of plant growth and development as well as responses to biotic and abiotic stress. However, the use of MADS-box transcription factors to regulate water stress responses has not been fully explored in cotton. Here, we showed that GhAGL16 acts as a negative regulator of water deficit in cotton, at least in part by regulating ABA signaling. GhAGL16-overexpressing (GhAGL16-OE) transgenic Arabidopsis had lower survival rates and relative water contents (RWCs) under water stress. Isolated leaves of GhAGL16-OE Arabidopsis had increased water loss rates, likely attributable to their increased stomatal density. GhAGL16-OE Arabidopsis also showed reduced primary root lengths in response to mannitol treatment and decreased sensitivity of seed germination to ABA treatment. By contrast, silencing GhAGL16 in cotton enhanced tolerance to water deficit by increasing proline (Pro) content, increasing superoxide dismutase (SOD) and peroxidase (POD) activities, and reducing malondialdehyde (MDA) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) contents under water stress. Subcellular localization and transcriptional activation assays confirmed that GhAGL16 is a nuclear protein that lacks transcriptional self-activation activity. The expression of ABA biosynthesis-related genes (GhNCED3/7/14), a catabolism-related gene (GhCYP707A), and a gene related to the ABA signaling pathway (GhABF4) was altered in GhAGL16-silenced plants. Taken together, our data demonstrate that GhAGL16 plays an important role in cotton resistance to water stress.
Artistic Editing of Refractive Index Distributions for Mirage Image Generation

We propose a novel user interaction scheme to enable an artistic control on editing a refractive index distribution in the light media. The system mainly targets for the production of a desired mirage effect, that is, the mirage of a particular object appearing in the user-specified spatial position of the scene. The refractive index distribution of the light media can be encoded to a compact, low dimensional model. The distribution is constructed by minimizing our cost function measuring the spatial distance between the user-specified and generated mirages.
Architectural framework of digital marketing: Examining its relationship with customers and the intermediary role of electronic quality in Saudi commercial banks

This study on the moderating effect of electronic quality in mobile marketing aims to examine the factors that influence how Saudi commercial banks are viewed by their customers. A research framework that sheds light on the state of the research was developed after a comprehensive analysis of the accessible literature. The theoretical foundation of this study is the idea of perceived characteristics, which identifies five critical factors that influence adoption rates. The empirical results of this study are presented based on a sample of 300 respondents (n = 300). The research was conducted using the statistical technique of least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The reporting format conforms to accepted PLS-SEM analysis standards. The results reveal a significant association between mobile marketing and customer perceptions in the context of Saudi commercial banks, especially when electronic quality is used as a mediating variable. Based on these findings, we suggest that Saudi commercial banks should strategically include e-quality in their digital marketing campaigns, paying special attention to mobile marketing.
Inhibition of Bromodomain Proteins Enhances Oncolytic HAdVC5 Replication and Efficacy in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC) Models

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most aggressive type of pancreatic cancer, which rapidly develops resistance to the current standard of care. Several oncolytic Human AdenoViruses (HAdVs) have been reported to re-sensitize drug-resistant cancer cells and in combination with chemotherapeutics attenuate solid tumour growth. Obstacles preventing greater clinical success are rapid hepatic elimination and limited viral replication and spread within the tumour microenvironment. We hypothesised that higher intratumoural levels of the virus could be achieved by altering cellular epigenetic regulation. Here we report on the screening of an enriched epigenetics small molecule library and validation of six compounds that increased viral gene expression and replication. The greatest effects were observed with three epigenetic inhibitors targeting bromodomain (BRD)-containing proteins. Specifically, BRD4 inhibitors enhanced the efficacy of Ad5 wild type, Ad∆∆, and Ad-3∆-A20T in 3-dimensional co-culture models of PDAC and in vivo xenografts. RNAseq analysis demonstrated that the inhibitors increased viral E1A expression, altered expression of cell cycle regulators and inflammatory factors, and attenuated expression levels of tumour cell oncogenes such as c-Myc and Myb. The data suggest that the tumour-selective Ad∆∆ and Ad-3∆-A20T combined with epigenetic inhibitors is a novel strategy for the treatment of PDAC by eliminating both cancer and associated stromal cells to pave the way for immune cell access even after systemic delivery of the virus.
Oriented User Group Verifiable Attribute-Based Encryption Scheme

In this paper, we construct an oriented user group verifiable attribute-based encryption (OG-ABEv) scheme. Our scheme not only maintains on the security of previous ABE schemes, but also enhances two functions: (1) It integrates user group into the ABE scheme, thereby strengthening the confidentiality of data sharing and reducing excessive centralization of user rights; (2) It provides a verification method to supervising the central authority (CA). It also allows users to immediately check the correctness of the attribute keys and allows semi-trusted or untrusted CA be in our system. We formalize the concept of OG-ABEv and prove our scheme.
Stated Preference Estimates of the Average Social Cost of Carbon

This paper provides stated preference (SP) estimates of the average social cost of carbon (ASCC) for use in evaluation of the benefits and costs of climate policy. Based on a U.S. nationally representative survey, we find an average individual willingness-to-pay (WTP) of $1,116 per year to keep global warming less than 2°C by 2100 compared to a business-as-usual temperature change. Combining the WTP estimate with population projections and assessments of the required emission reductions, we find a domestic ASCC of $8 per tonne of carbon dioxide (CO2). Applying a benefits transfer approach to infer WTP in other countries, we obtain an estimate of the global ASCC of $39 per tonne, with a 95-percent confidence interval of $32-$48. The estimate is insensitive to the discount rate, but it does vary with assumptions about the income elasticity of WTP and the rate of change in marginal abatement costs. Reasonable scenarios create a range of estimates between $12-$118 per tonne. We also examine the impact of distributional weighting based on the elasticity of the marginal utility of income, providing distributionally-weighted estimates of the global ASCC for use in all countries. We argue that a SP estimate of the ASCC is an useful complement to existing estimates of the marginal social cost of carbon (SCC) based on different valuation approaches.
The GEF/UNDP/IMO Global Ballast Water Management Programme: Integrating science, shipping and society to save our seas

The introduction of invasive aquatic species through ships' ballast water and other vectors is one of the four greatest threats to the world's oceans, affecting bio-diversity, fisheries/ food-security and human health, with massive global economic impacts. Addressing this problem is perhaps the greatest environmental challenge facing the international maritime industry this century. The paper describes this major global challenge and the international efforts being undertaken to address it by the 'implementation team' of the Global Ballast Water Management Programme (GloBallast). This is an international technical cooperation programme, executed by the IMO, to assist developing countries to reduce the transfer of harmful organisms in ships' ballast water, implement existing IMO Guidelines, and prepare for the new international Convention. The GloBallast Programme embraces the full-multi-disciplinary, inter-sectoral spectrum of marine endeavour. It also comprises a team of people from a variety of capacities, from both developed and developing countries and has far-reaching, global benefits. Details of the findings of an independent mid-term evaluation of the GloBallast Programme are also given.
Green peas protein hydrolyzed by bromelain in simple procedure to improve kidney function in cisplatin-induced rats

Context: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can lead to terminal kidney failure. Previous study has shown that protein hydrolysate in yellow peas (Pisum sativum L.) can be used as a natural remedy for CKD. Aims: To obtain hydrolysate protein that is most effective in improving kidney function of cisplatin (CP)-induced Wistar rats, based on urea, creatinine, atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1), and renin levels of CP-induced nephrotoxicity Wistar rats. Materials and Methods: Methods of Kjeldahl, Bradford, Kunitz, and sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis were used to determine the content of the eight types of protein hydrolysates. In in vivo experiment, the samples were administered to CP-induced nephrotoxicity Wistar rats, with urea, creatinine, ANP, COX-1, and renin as parameters. Results: Total neutrase activity was 40.65 U/mg, and bromelain was 35.77 U/mg. Total specific activities of both enzymes were almost identical. Protein hydrolyzed using bromelain had small fractions (<14.4 kDa). On the 30th day of treatment, urea and creatinine levels of all groups of treatment were significantly different from CP control (P < 0.01). The lowest level was shown by the group which was treated with bromelain-hydrolyzed green pea protein. Among ANP, COX-1, and renin measurements, only the result of COX-1 showed the promising result. Conclusions: Green peas protein hydrolysate hydrolyzed by bromelain are suggested as the most effective in improving kidney function based on urea, creatinine, and COX-1 levels of CP-induced nephrotoxicity Wistar rats.
A trade-off between leaf hydraulic efficiency and safety across three xerophytic species in response to increased rock fragment content

Abstract Limited information is available on the variation of plant leaf hydraulic traits in relation to soil rock fragment content (RFC), particularly for xerophytes native to rocky mountain areas. In this study, we conducted a field experiment with four gradients of RFC (0, 25, 50 and 75% ν ν−1) on three different xerophytic species (Sophora davidii, Cotinus szechuanensis and Bauhinia brachycarpa). We measured predawn and midday leaf water potential (Ψleaf), leaf hydraulic conductance (Kleaf), Ψleaf induced 50% loss of Kleaf (P50), pressure–volume curve traits and leaf structure. A consistent response of hydraulic traits to increased RFC was observed in three species. Kleaf showed a decrease, whereas P50 and turgor loss point (Ψtlp) became increasingly negative with increasing RFC. Thus, a clear trade-off between hydraulic efficiency and safety was observed in the xerophytic species. In all three species, the reduction in Kleaf was associated with an increase in leaf mass per area. In S. davidii, alterations in Kleaf and P50 were driven by leaf vein density (VLA) and Ψtlp. In C. szechuanensis, Ψtlp and VLA drove the changes in Kleaf and P50, respectively. In B. brachycarpa, changes in P50 were driven by VLA, whereas changes in both Kleaf and P50 were simultaneously influenced by Ψtlp. Our findings suggest that adaptation to increased rockiness necessarily implies a trade-off between leaf hydraulic efficiency and safety in xerophytic species. Additionally, the trade-off between leaf hydraulic efficiency and safety among xerophytic species is likely to result from processes occurring in the xylem and the outside-xylem hydraulic pathways. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the survival strategies and mechanisms of xerophytes in rocky soils, and provide a theoretical basis for the persistence of xerophytic species in areas with stony substrates.
DEVELOPMENT OF A PROBLEM BASED LEARNING E-MODULE WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF CANVA ON THE MATERY OF BALANCE AND ROTATIONAL DYNAMICS TO GROW STUDENTS' INTEREST IN LEARNING

This study aims to determine the feasibility of developing the Problem Based Learning e-module developed using canva to foster student interest in learning. This research method uses R&D research with the ADDIE type. The instruments used were observation, interviews and needs analysis questionnaires which obtained results of 81.04% with categories strongly agreeing to develop e-modules. The design of the e-module learning media will be developed according to what has been prepared. Expert validation sheet instruments consisting of aspects of content feasibility, material presentation, language, media, PBL and interest in learning can be seen that the development of e-modules is very feasible with an average percentage of 88.54% and student perception results which has 3 aspects, namely the appearance, presentation of material and benefits has an average yield of 81.81% of 3 Bengkulu City High Schools which can be categorized as very good. It can therefore be concluded that the development of the E-module Problem Based Learning assisted by Canva on the material of balance and rotational dynamics to foster students' interest in learning becomes a very viable product.
Studies on Nutrient Biological Cycling in Plantaions in Qianyanzhou Experimental Area

Biological cycling of nutrient elements (N,P,C,Ca,Mg,Fe,Mn)was studied in the secondary Pinus ellionttii, Pinus massoniana and Schina superba stands. The research results:the accumulation of N,P and K in the Pinus ellionttii,Pinus massoniana and Schina superba stands were 42.8%,41.8% and 22.4% of the total respectively. The consumption of N, P and K of the secondary pine for making 1 ton organic material was more than that of the two other stands. The nutrient biocycling of the three stands was divided into two types, high retention and lower return, lower retention and high return. The Pinus ellionttii and Pinus massoniana be long to the former and the Schina superba to the latter.
Foliar and soil N and δ15N as restoration metrics at Pūtaringamotu Riccarton Bush, Christchurch city

ABSTRACT Delta15N values and associated N concentrations may be useful nutrient cycling metrics for assessing restoration progress, and complement biodiversity assessment. We tested this hypothesis at Pūtaringamotu Riccarton Bush (‘Pūtaringamotu’), a low-rainfall urban forest fragment under restoration since 1974. Foliar and soil measurements came from four indigenous forests (Pūtaringamotu; Saltwater, high rainfall, logged until 2002; Ōkārito, high rainfall, never logged; Scotchman’s Creek, high rainfall, burrowing seabirds present). Despite different disturbance histories, Pūtaringamotu, Ōkārito and Saltwater results all fitted global δ15N regressions between rainfall and foliar N concentration. Enhanced foliar N concentrations accompanying low rainfall at Pūtaringamotu were similar to seabird-affected Scotchman’s Creek. Although Pūtaringamotu foliar δ15N values showed differences between taxa, they were less pronounced than for Ōkārito; Saltwater showed no effect. Further investigation of nutrient cycling restoration metrics at Pūtaringamotu should therefore emphasise progressive development of differences in foliar δ15N between plant taxa, pooled values being insufficiently sensitive.
Effect of donor parameters and cell separators on yield of apheresis platelet and their impact on corrected count increment in aplastic anemia patients

BACKGROUND: The new cell separators make it simple to collect single donor platelets (SDP), although the platelet yield may vary depending on the cell separator used and donor-related clinical and laboratory variables. AIMS: This study aims to study the factors affecting SDP yield and corrected count increment (CCI). MATERIALS AND METHODS: This retrospective study was carried out at a tertiary care facility in northern India, over 4 years (May 2017–April 2020), data were retrieved and analyzed. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Categorical variables were presented as proportions, while continuous variables were presented as mean with standard deviation, P < 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS: We found a positive correlation between predonation platelet count and yield (r = 0.243, P = 0.000). No such significant correlation was found with Hb concentration (r = 0.025, P = 0.720), age (r = 0.016, P = 0.820), sex (r = −0.038, P = 0.584), and weight (r = −0.025, P = 0.714). Maximum platelet yield and minimum time were seen with Trima. Only 39.3% (33/84) meet the 24 h CCI. The majority of patients did not meet the desired CCI could be due to the patients’ clinical condition. On logistic regression, we found a significant association of 24 h CCI with product yield (odds ratio [OR] = 0.168, P = 0.015) and posttransfusion platelet count (OR = 0.454, P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: The only donor-related factor that influences yield is predonation platelet count, whereas 24 h CCI may depend on the clinical status of the patient and yield.
Web due: uma técnica de inspeção de usabilidade de mockups de aplicações web guiada por zonas próprias de páginas Web

Apesar do aumento do numero de metodos de inspecao de usabilidade de aplicacoes Web, a maioria destes metodos so e aplicada nas ultimas etapas do processo de desenvolvimento, aumentando o custo de correcao dos problemas encontrados. Esta dissertacao de mestrado apresenta a tecnica Web Design Usability Evaluation (Web DUE), uma tecnica especifica para inspecoes de usabilidade de prototipos em papel (ou mockups). A tecnica Web DUE tem por finalidade apoiar os inspetores na identificacao de problemas de usabilidade durante as primeiras etapas do processo de desenvolvimento, visando assim a reducao dos custos de correcao dos mesmos. Para atingir esse objetivo, a tecnica Web DUE sugere a divisao dos mockups em zonas de paginas Web e a avaliacao de usabilidade dos mesmos com base em um conjunto de itens de verificacao. Para simular a interacao entre os mockups e o usuario e apoiar a deteccao de defeitos de usabilidade, foi criada a ferramenta Mockup DUE. Tanto a tecnica Web DUE quanto a ferramenta Mockup DUE tiveram sua construcao e avaliacao apoiada por experimentacao. Esta dissertacao apresenta: (a) como a tecnica Web DUE foi elaborada com base na analise da extensao de um mapeamento sistematico; (b) o estudo de viabilidade da tecnica Web DUE; (c) a criacao da ferramenta Mockup DUE com base nos resultados do primeiro estudo de viabilidade da tecnica; (d) o estudo de viabilidade da ferramenta Mockup DUE; e (e) a evolucao das tecnologias propostas para a inspecao de mockups de aplicacoes Web.
The Role of the Local Champion in the Development of Wanurejo Tourism Village

Wanurejo Village is one of 20 villages in Borobudur Subdistrict that was developed into a tourist village to support the development of temple tourism that has developed previously with the existence of Borobudur, Mendhut, and Pawon Temples around the village area. The existence of this tourist village, which was pioneered in 1999, has made a major contribution, both in terms of economic and regional development, to the community and, of course, to the village itself. This is due to the movement of local champions who became initiators in the development of tourism activities in Wanurejo. This study aims to explain the role of local activists in the development of Wanurejo Tourism Village using a qualitative descriptive method based on a stage of rural transformation approach, so that this study can find a timeline that explains in detail the role of local champions at each stage.