Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Density of silage in horizontal silos

Darby, D.E. and Jofriet, J.C. 1993. Density of silage in horizontal silos. Can. Agric. Eng. 35:275-280. Rationaldetermination of pres sureof silage in horizontalsilos requires knowledgeof the densityof the silage. Silage density was measured in 21 silos on farms in Alberta in the winter of 1989-90. Depth of silage ranged from 3.0 to 6.5 m. The sampling technique and results are presented. Average dry-matter density was found to be 232 kg/m for barley silage with a coefficient of variation of 10.5%; for grass silage the dry-matter density was 260 kg/m with a coefficient of variation of 13.1%. There was no significant variation in silage density with depth. These values are slightly higher than those published in the trade literature such as the Canadian Farm Buildings Handbook, but somewhat lower than that found for corn silage in a 6.0 m deep silo in Ontario. The results of this project and extensive work by Messer and Hawkins in the United Kingdom and by Zhao and Jofriet in Ontario have been used to provide recommendations for estimating silage density. It is suggested that the Zhao and Jofriet recommendation for silage density be adopted for silo content estimates, while for struc tural design a 10% higher value should be chosen. La determination rationnelle de pression de I'ensilage dans les silos horizontaux demande une mesure de la densite de I'ensilage. La densite de I'ensilage a ete mesuree dans 21 silos sur des fermes en Alberta durant l'hiver de 1989-90. La profondeur de I'ensilage a varie entre 3.0 et 6.5 m. Les techniques d'echantillonnage et les resultats sont presentes. On a trouve que la densite moyenne de matiere sechee etait 232 kg/m3 pour I'ensilage d'orge avec un coef ficient de variation de 10.5%; pour I'ensilage de graminees, la densite moyenne de matiere sechee etait 260 kg/m avec un coeffi cient de variation de 13.1%. II n'y avait pas de variation significative dans la densite de I'ensilage avec les profondeurs d'ensilage. Ces valeurs sont un peu plus hautes que celles qui ont ete publiees dans des livres tels La Ferme Canadienne: Manuel de Construction, mais quelque peu moins elevees que celles d'ensilage de mais dans un silo de 6.0 m de profondeur en Ontario. Les resultats de ce projet et les travaux approfondis de Messer et Hawkins au Royaume-Uni et de Zhao et Jofriet en Ontario ont ete utilises pour fournir les recommandations de dessiri pour la densite de I'ensilage. II est conseille que les recommandations de Zhao et Jofriet pour la densite de I'ensilage soient adopteespour les estimations de contenu des silos; pour les plans structuraux, un valeur augmentee de 10% devrait etre retenue.
The Early Diagnosis of Lung Cancer: Critical Gaps in the Discovery of Biomarkers

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. The main issue is the absence of a screening test available in clinical practice; the identification of noninvasive biomarkers is thus an urgent clinical necessity. Currently, low-dose computed tomography (LD-CT) demonstrates a 20% reduction in lung cancer mortality. However, it is not particularly suitable for clinical practice because of its costs, radiation, and false-positive rate. Several studies have therefore focused on research into biomarkers in body fluids. Despite the power of certain molecules to distinguish lung cancer patients from healthy subjects, no biomarker has yet been shown to significantly and reliably influence clinical decisions or to be translated from the laboratory to clinical practice. In this paper, we provide an overview of the peer-reviewed biomedical literature published in the last 10 years on the research regarding biomarkers for the early diagnosis of lung cancer via a comprehensive analysis of the reviews published this past year. Our main objective is to highlight the limitations and strengths of studies on predictive lung cancer biomarkers to stimulate further investigation for early diagnosis. Finally, we discuss future perspectives on managing clinical trials for biomarker research and their integration into clinical practice.
Diez metáforas para entender (y explicar) el nuevo modelo docente para el EEES

La adopcion de los nuevos modelos docentes, centrados en el aprendizaje del alumno, tal y como se nos requiere en el marco del Espacio Europeo de Educacion Superior, tiene implicaciones profundas en nuestra labor como profesores. Con frecuencia, estas implicaciones no son bien explicadas o comprendidas. En este articulo se proponen 10 metaforas que pueden resultar utiles para explicar y comprender mejor dichas implicaciones, con una nota de humor y con una mirada fresca y diferente al problema, que nos ayude a tomar un poco de distancia con nuestras circunstancias particulares y prejuicios.
Data-driven multimodal fusion: approaches and applications in psychiatric research

Abstract In the era of big data, where vast amounts of information are being generated and collected at an unprecedented rate, there is a pressing demand for innovative data-driven multi-modal fusion methods. These methods aim to integrate diverse neuroimaging perspectives to extract meaningful insights and attain a more comprehensive understanding of complex psychiatric disorders. However, analyzing each modality separately may only reveal partial insights or miss out on important correlations between different types of data. This is where data-driven multi-modal fusion techniques come into play. By combining information from multiple modalities in a synergistic manner, these methods enable us to uncover hidden patterns and relationships that would otherwise remain unnoticed. In this paper, we present an extensive overview of data-driven multimodal fusion approaches with or without prior information, with specific emphasis on canonical correlation analysis and independent component analysis. The applications of such fusion methods are wide-ranging and allow us to incorporate multiple factors such as genetics, environment, cognition, and treatment outcomes across various brain disorders. After summarizing the diverse neuropsychiatric magnetic resonance imaging fusion applications, we further discuss the emerging neuroimaging analyzing trends in big data, such as N-way multimodal fusion, deep learning approaches, and clinical translation. Overall, multimodal fusion emerges as an imperative approach providing valuable insights into the underlying neural basis of mental disorders, which can uncover subtle abnormalities or potential biomarkers that may benefit targeted treatments and personalized medical interventions.
Pixel based and Wavelet based Image fusion Methods with their Comparative Study

Due to imperfections of imaging devices (optical degradations, limited resolution of CCD sensors) and instability of the observed scene (object motion, media turbulence), acquired images are often blurred, noisy and may exhibit insufficient spatial and/or temporal resolution. So, multi-sensor Image fusion is the process by which two or more images are combined into a single image retaining the important features from each of the original images. Important applications of the fusion of images include medical imaging, microscopic imaging, remote sensing, computer vision, and robotics. Fusion techniques include the simplest method of pixel averaging to more complicated methods such as principal component analysis and wavelet transform fusion which based on multiresolution. Several approaches to image fusion can be distinguished, depending on whether the images are fused in the spatial domain or they are transformed into another domain, and their transforms fused.
Evaluation of vestibulo-ocular reflex with functional head impulse test in healthy individuals: normative values

Objectives This study aimed to determine the normative values of the functional head impulse test (fHIT) test in healthy young adults. Materials and methods The study included 100 individuals, 58 females and 42 males, aged 20–25 years. Beon Solution Zero Branco (TV) fHIT test was applied to all participants. FHIT results were analyzed in terms of lateral-posterior–anterior semicircular canals (SSCs), gender, and right–left ear. Results In the fHIT test, for the lateral SSC the mean percent correct answer (%CA) values for 4,000–6,000°/s2 and 1,000–7,000°/s2 were 88.52 ± 9.04 and 89.91 ± 6.95, respectively; for the posterior SSC, the mean %CA values for SSC 3000–6,000°/s2 and 1,000–7,000°/s2 were 90.63 ± 8.69 and 91.16 ± 7.42, respectively; for the anterior SSC, the mean %CA values for 3,000–6,000°/s2 and 1,000–7,000°/s2 were 91.21 ± 7.96 and 91.49 ± 7.13, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference between the right and left ear in %CA values at all accelerations in all SSCs (p > 0.05). There was a statistically significant difference between genders in the mean %CA values for 6,000–7,000°/s2, 4,000–6,000°/s2, and 1,000–7,000°/s2 in the lateral SSC and 3,000–6,000°/s2 in the anterior SSC (p < 0.05). Conclusion The FHIT is a noninvasive test battery that functionally evaluates the VOR of the six semicircular canals. In clinical use, the determination of normative values at all accelerations (1,000–7,000 degrees/s2) constitutes an important database for future studies to distinguish pathologic results.
Genome-Wide Development of Polymorphic SNP Markers and Evaluation of Genetic Diversity of Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.)

Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) is a highly valuable fruit crop that is widely grown in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Studying its genetic diversity and population structure is critical for effective conservation and breeding programs. In this study, we developed 150 single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers that were evenly spaced across litchi genome and applied them to the evaluation of the genetic diversity of 84 litchi accessions, including old cultivars, modern cultivars, hybrids from known parents and wild accessions. Ninety-one SNP markers, showing high levels of polymorphism and high genotyping success rates, were used for further analysis. The newly developed SNP markers captured a relatively higher level of genetic diversity (He = 0.364) in litchi cultivars and could be successfully applied for the identification of synonymous cultivars and hybrids with close genetic backgrounds. Cluster analysis grouped all genotypes into three clusters that showed perfect association with their fruit maturation period, among which wild accessions clustered with their corresponding domesticated cultivars, and hybrids from different parent combinations showed different inheritance tendencies. Our study not only provided a set of efficient SNP markers for future genetic research, but also laid an important foundation for the conservation and genetic breeding of litchi.
Rescuing Cultural Heritage from War and Terrorism: A View from Switzerland

Several reports reveal that trafficking in antiquities has become one of the sources of funding of the “Islamic State of Iraq and Syria”. Switzerland, which is one of the principal markets for articles of archaeological interest, has adopted two pieces of legislation that may play an important role in countering the illicit trade of antiquities smuggled from Iraq and Syria. These are the Federal Law on the Protection of Cultural Objects in the Event of Armed Conflict, Catastrophe and Emergency Situations and the Order Establishing Measures against Syria. The objective of this article is twofold: first, to examine the most relevant aspects of these measures and their implications for art trade professionals and collectors; and second, to demonstrate that Switzerland is now keen to support foreign States’ efforts to protect their cultural patrimony when threatened by war, terrorism, pillage and natural or human-induced disasters.
Antimicrobial resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae: a retrospective analysis of emerging trends in the United Arab Emirates from 2010 to 2021

Introduction Although pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV) have been effective in reducing the burden of Streptococcus pneumoniae infections, there is a paucity of data on the relationship with antimicrobial resistance (AMR) trends in the Arabian Gulf region. This study was carried out to assess S. pneumoniae resistance trends in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where PCV-13 vaccination was introduced in 2011. Methods Retrospective analysis of S. pneumoniae demographic and microbiological data collected as part of the national AMR surveillance program from 2010 to 2021 was carried out. A survey of reporting sites and hand searching of annual reports of local health authorities was carried out to identify data on S. pneumoniae serotypes as this is not included in the AMR surveillance database. Results From 2010 to 2021, 11,242 non-duplicate S. pneumoniae isolates were reported, increasing from 324 in 2010 to 1,115 in 2021. Factoring in annual increment in the number of surveillance sites, the number of isolates per site showed an upward trajectory from 2015 to 2018 and declined in 2020 with the onset of the pandemic. The majority of isolates (n/N = 5,751/11,242; 51.2%) were from respiratory tract specimens with 44.5% (n/N = 2,557/5,751) being nasal colonizers. Up to 11.9% (n/N = 1,337/11,242) were invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) isolates obtained from sterile site specimens including blood (n = 1,262), cerebrospinal (n = 52), pleural (n = 19) and joint (n = 4) fluid; and were predominantly from pediatric patients. The downward trend for amoxicillin and for penicillin G at the non-meningitis and meningitis as well as oral penicillin breakpoints was statistically significant. In contrast, increasing trends of resistance were seen for levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole and erythromycin. IPD and non-IPD isolates showed similar demographic and AMR trends. None of the surveillance sites carried out S. pneumoniae serotyping and handsearching of annual reports did not yield this information. Conclusion The increasing trend of pneumococcal disease and AMR with emergence of isolates with MDR phenotype despite is of concern. In the absence of S. pneumoniae serotyping the role of non-vaccine serotypes in driving this pattern remains unknown. There is an urgent need for serotype, genomic and AMR surveillance of S. pneumoniae isolates in the UAE.
PAK in Pancreatic Cancer-Associated Vasculature: Implications for Therapeutic Response

Angiogenesis has been associated with numbers of solid tumours. Anti-angiogenesis drugs starve tumours of nutrients and oxygen but also make it difficult for a chemo reagent to distribute into a tumour, leading to aggressive tumour growth. Anti-angiogenesis drugs do not appear to improve the overall survival rate of pancreatic cancer. Vessel normalisation is merging as one of the new approaches for halting tumour progression by facilitating the tumour infiltration of immune cells and the delivery of chemo reagents. Targeting p21-activated kinases (PAKs) in cancer has been shown to inhibit cancer cell growth and improve the efficacy of chemotherapy. Inhibition of PAK enhances anti-tumour immunity and stimulates the efficacy of immune checkpoint blockades. Inhibition of PAK also improves Car-T immunotherapy by reprogramming the vascular microenvironment. This review summarizes current research on PAK’s role in tumour vasculature and therapeutical response, with a focus on pancreatic cancer.
The effect of thriving at work on work-family conflict: the mediating role of workaholism

Thriving at work is a relatively new concept in the field of organizational behavior, and many scholars have emphasized the importance of its outcomes in the last decade or so, but we still know little about the possible dark side of thriving at work. In this study, based on the conservation of resources theory, we studied the effect of thriving at work on work-family conflict, the mediating effects of workaholism, and the moderating effects of work-family separation preference and trust climate. By analyzing 372 samples, we found that thriving at work was significantly and positively related to work-family conflict; workaholism partially mediated the relationship between thriving at work and work-family conflict; work-family separation preference negatively moderated the relationship between thriving at work and workaholism. The moderating role of the trust climate was not verified. This paper explores the internal mechanisms by which thriving at work negatively affects the family sphere and helps individuals avoid falling into the dark side of thriving at work.
Mesophotic coral buildups in a prodelta setting (Late Eocene, southern Pyrenees, Spain): a mixed carbonate–siliciclastic system

Lower Priabonian coral bioherms and biostromes, encased in prodelta marls/clays, occur in the Aínsa‐Jaca piggyback basin, in the South Central Pyrenean zone. Detailed mapping of lithofacies and bounding surfaces onto photomosaics reveals the architecture of coral buildups. Coral lithosomes occur either isolated or amalgamated in larger buildups. Isolated lithosomes are 1 to 8 m thick and a few hundred metres wide; clay content within coral colonies is significant. Stacked bioherms form low‐relief buildups, commonly 20 to 30 m thick, locally up to 50 m. These bioherms are progressively younger to the west, following progradation of the deltaic complex. The lowermost skeletal‐rich beds consist of bryozoan floatstone with wackestone to packstone matrix, in which planktonic foraminifera are abundant and light‐related organisms absent. Basal coral biostromes, and the base of many bioherms, consist of platy‐coral colonies ‘floating’ in a fine‐grained matrix rich in branches of red algae. Corals with domal or massive shape, locally mixed with branching corals and phaceloid coral colonies, dominate buildup cores. These corals are surrounded by matrix and lack organic framework. The matrix consists of wackestone to packstone, locally floatstone, with conspicuous red algal and coral fragments, along with bryozoans, planktonic and benthonic foraminifera and locally sponges. Coral rudstone and skeletal packstone, with wackestone to packstone matrix, also occur as wedges abutting the buildup margins. Integrative analysis of rock textures, skeletal components, buildup anatomy and facies architecture clearly reveal that these coral buildups developed in a prodelta setting where shifting of delta lobes or rainfall cycles episodically resulted in water transparency that allowed zooxanthellate coral growth. The bathymetric position of the buildups has been constrained from the light‐dependent communities and lithofacies distribution within the buildups. The process‐product analysis used here reinforces the hypothesis that zooxanthellate corals thrived in mesophotic conditions at least during the Late Eocene and until the Late Miocene. Comparative analysis with some selected Upper Eocene coral buildups of the north Mediterranean area show similarities in facies, components and textures, and suggest that they also grew in relatively low light (mesophotic) and low hydrodynamic conditions.
Single image dehazing using segmenting dark channel prior

In image dehazing, the existing transmission estimators bring out the halo artifact at boundaries unless they adopt a refinement process with the high computational complexity. We analyze how the existing transmission estimation methods suffer from the halo artifact at the boundaries and observed that the elaborate, high computational refinement processes to remove the halo effect are excessive for dehazing. On the basis of the analysis and observation, we embed a simple segmentation logic in an existing transmission estimator, which is sufficiently accurate for dehazing . The experiment verifies that the proposed method significantly reduces the halo artifact without requiring any refinement process.
The Use of Red Green Blue Air Mass Imagery to Investigate the Role of Stratospheric Air in a Non-convective Wind Event

The investigation of non-convective winds associated with passing extratropical cyclones and the formation of the sting jet in North Atlantic cyclones that impact Europe has been gaining interest. Sting jet research has been limited to North Atlantic cyclones that impact Europe because it is known to occur in Shapiro-Keyser cyclones and theory suggests it does not occur in Norwegian type cyclones. The global distribution of sting jet cyclones is unknown and questions remain as to whether cyclones with Shapiro-Keyser characteristics that impact the United States develop features similar to the sting jet. Therefore unique National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) products were used to analyze an event that impacted the Northeast United States on 09 February 2013. Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) Red Green Blue (RGB) Air Mass imagery and Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) ozone data were used in conjunction with NASA’s global Modern Era-Retrospective Analysis for Research and Applications (MERRA) reanalysis and higher-resolution regional 13-km Rapid Refresh (RAP) data to analyze the role of stratospheric air in producing high winds. The RGB Air Mass imagery and a new AIRS ozone anomaly product were used to confirm the presence of stratospheric air. Plan view and cross sectional plots of wind, potential vorticity, relative humidity, omega, and frontogenesis were used to analyze the relationship between stratospheric air and high surface winds during the event. Additionally, the Hybrid Single Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory (HYSPLIT) model was used to plot trajectories to determine the role of the conveyor belts in producing the high winds. Analyses of new satellite products, such as the RGB Air Mass imagery, show the utility of future GOES-R products in forecasting non-convective wind events.
Teamwork and Organizational Innovation within Digital Economy: A Moderating Role of Organizational Citizenship

The main aim of the study is to examine how team working influences organizational innovation within the framework of the digital economy and also to explore the role of organizational citizenship behaviour in moderating the relationship between team working and organizational innovation. The persistence of this research was to study how the moderating variable (Organizational Citizenship) mitigates the relationship between the independent variables (Organizational Learning, Creative Ability, Employee Motivation, Adequate Resource Allocation and, Team Working) and the dependent variable (Organizational Innovation). The primary data was collected by distributing questionnaires online through Google Docs to Turkish academicians working in 45 different Turkish universities. The sample size used for this study was 115 respondents. SPSS software was used to analyse the data for reliability, and correlation analysis. The results were contingent on the usual principles of statistics. Data used for this study is also reliable to see the results. Based on the results the hypotheses for dependent and independent variables were accepted and all of the independent variables (Organizational Learning, Creative Ability, Employee Motivation, Adequate Resource Allocation, and Team Working) have a significant effect on the dependent variable (Organizational Innovation) whereas the hypotheses including moderating variable were rejected as moderating variable (Organizational citizenship) does not moderate the relationship between independent variables and dependent variable. Moreover, the findings suggest that teamwork has a strong relation with organizational innovation whereas organizational citizenship does not moderate the relationship between teamwork and organizational innovation.