Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Fusion of Deep Representations in Multistatic Radar Networks to Counteract the Presence of Synthetic Jamming

Micro-Doppler signatures are extremely valuable in the classification of a wide range of targets. This paper investigates the effects of jamming on the micro-Doppler classification performance and explores a potential deep topology enabling low-bandwidth data fusion between nodes in a multistatic radar network. The topology is based on an array of three independent deep neural networks (DNNs) functioning cooperatively to achieve joint classification. In addition to this, a further DNN is trained to detect the presence of jamming, and from this, it attempts to remedy the degradation effects in the data fusion process. This is applied to the real experimental data gathered with the multistatic radar system, NetRAD, of a human operating with seven combinations of holding a rifle-like object and a heavy backpack that is slung on their shoulders. The resilience of the proposed network is tested by applying synthetic jamming signals into specific radar nodes and observing the networks’ ability to respond to these undesired effects. The results of this are compared with a traditional voting system topology, serving as a convenient baseline for this paper.
Fine-Scale Temporal and Spatial Patterns of a High Arctic Marine Bird Community

Understanding the complex dynamics of environmental change in northern latitudes is particularly critical for arctic avian communities, which are integral components that maintain biological connections between the mid and northern latitudes. We report on studies done in 2010-2012 in northwest Greenland as part of a larger effort focused on understanding the population dynamics of high arctic marine bird communities. We use several data sources and analysis techniques, including diet data, stable isotopes, and Bayesian inference, to identify the potential relationships between ecological response of coastal marine birds and rapid environmental change such as increased freshwater runoff from glacier melt, inshore oceanographic change, and cascading trophic perturbations. Our preliminary results indicate that community-wide spatial and temporal dynamics of this high arctic marine bird 0172 Causey et al.—Marine Birds in Northwest Greenland community are far greater during our study period than was evident in past decades. We also find that the magnitude of change is greater here in the high Arctic (e.g., 78°N) compared to low arctic coastal marine ecosystems (e.g., western Aleutian Islands, 53°N). In particular, we show that the ecological patterns observed within such widespread arctic species as Dovekie (Alle alle) and Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) indicate diets are strongly perturbed from a decade earlier. Moreover, we find that the variance in environmental and ecological parameters is increasing over relatively small temporal and spatial scales. We hypothesize that these fine-scale changes are related to oceanographic and trophic-level responses to increased freshwater injection into coastal waters, in addition to larger-scale perturbations possibly related to a cascade of climate-related factors.
Co-Administration of Proton Pump Inhibitors May Negatively Affect the Outcome in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treated with Vedolizumab

Concomitant medications may alter the effect of biological therapy in inflammatory bowel disease. The aim was to investigate the effect of proton pump inhibitors on remission rates in patients with inflammatory bowel disease treated with the gut-selective vedolizumab. Patients from the Hungarian nationwide, multicenter vedolizumab cohort were selected for post hoc analysis. Primary outcomes were the assessment of clinical response and endoscopic and clinical remission at weeks 14 and 54. Secondary outcomes were the evaluation of the combined effect of concomitant steroid therapy and other factors, such as smoking, on remission. A total of 108 patients were identified with proton pump inhibitor data from 240 patients in the original cohort. Patients on steroids without proton pump inhibitors were more likely to have a clinical response at week 14 than patients on concomitant PPI (95% vs. 67%, p = 0.005). Non-smokers with IBD treated with VDZ were more likely to develop a clinical response at week 14 than smokers, particularly those not receiving PPI compared with patients on co-administered PPI therapy (81% vs. 53%, p = 0.041, and 92% vs. 74%, p = 0.029, respectively). We found that the use of PPIs in patients treated with VDZ may impair the achievement of response in certain subgroups. Unnecessary PPI prescriptions should be avoided.
MODELLING RUNOFF USING MODIFIED SCS CN METHOD FOR MIDDLE SOUTH SAURASHTRA REGION GUJARAT INDIA

Modelling the runoff becomes more challenging as runoff generation process is highly complex, nonlinear, dynamic in nature, and affected by many interrelated physical factors. Furthermore, the temporal and spatial scale of estimating runoff exhibits another complex issue. However, with present technological capabilities, computing techniques and software tools, it is possible to identify, assess and understand the response of the dominant processes rather accurately. Many methods are being used to estimate runoff in literature, however, the Natural Resources Conservation Service Curve Number (NRCS-CN) (formerly called as SCS-CN) method developed by the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) still remain the most popular, fruitful and frequently used method. The major reasons for this popularity may be attributed to ease of use, less number of input parameters, robustness of model results, and acceptability among both researcher and practitioner community. The runoff curve number (CN) which is a function of land use/land cover (LULC), soil type, and soil moisture is a key factor of the SCS-CN method. The attractive feature of SCSCN method is that it integrates the complexity of runoff generation into single parameter, i. e. CN. However, lumped conceptual approach and simplicity of a single parameter introduces great uncertainty to estimate runoff in practical applications. The CN is usually calculated from available tables in the National Engineering Handbook, Section 4 (NEH-4) as well available curves; however, this procedure is very tedious, laborious, and time consuming. It was further observed that large errors can be expected in surface runoff estimation where the validity of the hand book tables for CN was not verified. The SCS-CN method does not adequately model all of the important physical processes of runoff generation–namely impact of land use changes, morphometric parameters, and long term evapotranspiration loss. Thus, it would benefit to larger research and practitioner community to modify the SCS-CN method to encompass these processes. This research work describes how to improve the performance of SCS-CN method by modifying CN for selected watersheds in India. Composite CN for watershed is determined from LULC map and soil map using soil taxonomy, Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques for watersheds of the Middle South Saurashtra region.
Blind image restoration and segmentation via decoupled adaptive Mumford Shah model

A new model that can simultaneously do blind restoration and segmentation task is proposed in the paper. The new model belongs to the variant of Mumford Shah model. In order to promote the computational efficiency, the restoration part and segmentation part are decoupled from the original model. The blind image restoration part is based on the variable exponent regularizer to accurately estimate both piecewise constant point spread functions and smooth point spread functions. The segmentation part is the explicit edge indicator function obtained from the original model. The new model can be efficiently solved using split bregman framework. Numerical experiments show that the new algorithm produces promising results and robust to noise.
An investigation of some unexpected frost day increases in southern Australia

Understanding changes in frost events is vital given their impacts on crops. This study examines monthly frost day trends in southern Australia, using Australian homogeneous temperature stations. Century-scale annual frost day trends show decreases consistent with expectations in a warming climate. The past 32 years however exhibit more complex and seemingly contradictory changes. At some locations increases in annual number of frost days are observed, while other lo- cations show decreases more consistent with the longer term trend. Assessing monthly trends, we nd a consistent increase in frost days at all stations in south- east Australia in late autumn (May). The trends are downwards during the winter months (June, July and August) indicating a decrease in the number of frost days. In early spring (August and September), the sign of the trend varies substantially between stations. Similarly, southwest Western Australia has experienced in- creases in the monthly number of frost days. However, in contrast to southeast Australia, the increases are observed throughout the second half of the cold sea- son. We examine the relationship with the concurrent recent drying since the 1990s in southeast Australia and since the 1970s in southwest Western Australia. In dry periods during the winter half year, clear-sky conditions are expected to occur more frequently, leading to larger diurnal temperature ranges and colder night-time tem- peratures. This study provides further evidence that southeastern Australian frost day increases are linked to concurrent rainfall declines by analysing the relationship between number of frost days and number of precipitation days.
Efficacy of Aloe vera extract on the growth of Schefflera arboricola plants and its resistance to pyriform scale Protopulvinaria pyriformis (Cockerell).

During the seasons of 2021 and 2022, two studies were conducted at Antoniades Research Branch, Horticulture Research Institute, A.R. C. Alexandria. The first study was conducted to investigate the effect of different doses of the extract of Aloe vera leaves on the growth of Schefflera arboricola . The extract was prepared at six concentrations (0.0, 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100%) and sprayed on schefflera plants. The plants were treated eight times (two-week apart). The results showed that spraying schefflera plants with the Aloe vera leaves extract at 60% resulted in the greatest increase in all evaluated vegetative, root development parameters, and chemical analyses, in both experimental seasons. The other study was conducted to evaluate the ability of using the extract of Aloe vera leaves at the same proportions to suppress the infestation of the pyriform scale Protopulvinaria pyriformis (Cockerell), which infects schefflera plants. Malthion 2ml/L and the extract of Aloe vera leaves at the same concentrations were sprayed on the infected plants. The results showed that using of Malathion at 2ml/L resulted in the greatest percentage reduction of pyriform scale, followed by the use of Aloe vera extract at 100%.
Evaluation of Immunity Responses Against Excretory-Secretory and Lysate Antigens Purified from Leishmania major

Introduction: Leishmaniasis is one of the 10 most important infectious diseases in the world, including the three diseases for which the development of vaccines, drugs, and insecticides is difficult to tackle. Despite over a century of efforts made in the field, no suitable vaccine, medicine, or insecticide has been introduced for the disease to date. In this survey, we intended to evaluate the immunity responses against Excretory-Secretory and Lysate Antigens purified from Leishmania major. Methods: A sufficient amount of L. major [MRHO/IR/75/ER] was first cultured in Novy-MacNeal-Nicolle (NNN) and RPMI 1640 media in the in vitro environment. Once peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were prepared, they were cultured with antigens in a 5% CO2 incubator, and their supernatant was then measured using the interleukin-4 (IL4) and interferon-γ (INF)-γ the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit. Results: An average concentration of IL4 and INF-γ of the cell culture containing phytohaemagglutinin showed a significant difference between the average concentration of these two cytokines in the cell culture of all antigens (P<0.05), but it indicated insignificant difference between the antigens (P>0.05). Conclusion: Since the larger the immunogenic and protective components are exposed to the human immune system, the more concrete the results will be, investigations should thus be conducted at the cellular and even molecular levels. Moreover, the antigen used should be a conjugation of adjuvants, immunogens, and proliferators of macrophages to provide sufficient stimulation of the immune system against the Leishmania parasite.
Analysis of Bacterial Abundance in Costal Bohai Bay

Bacterial abundances in coastal surface water from Bohai Bay were enumerated by AODC,DVC,HPC and TC in February and May,2004.The results showed that the AODC values ranged within(5.3～192.0)×108/L,DVC(3.8～122.0)×108/L,HPC(2.00×104～4.95×107)/L,and TC(0～11 000)/L.Bacteria were more abundant at the estuary of the Haihe River,especially in February,indicating that the distribution of bacteria was mostly determined by river sewage.Significant correlations were found between different count methods for the same sample(r0.935,P0.01). The bacterial abundance was larger in the studied area than other reported domestic sea areas,implying that serious pollution still exists in Bohai Bay.
Imaging the Active Galactic Nucleus Torus in Cygnus A

We present the first direct imaging of what may be the thick torus in the active galactic nucleus (AGN) of the archetype powerful radio galaxy Cygnus A, using the Jansky Very Large Array at 18–48 GHz, with a resolution down to 45 mas. Such a torus has long been a key component of AGN models, but direct imaging on the relevant physical scales in sources of extreme (quasar-like) luminosities, remains scarce. An elongated structure, perpendicular to the radio jets and centered on the core, is well resolved, with a full length of 0. ″48 (528 pc), and a full width of 0. ″26 (286 pc). The radio emission spectrum is consistent with optically thin free–free emission. We present a toy model of a flaring torus, with a half-opening angle for the poloidal region of 62°. The radio jets are oriented along the poles. The observations require a clumpy gas distribution, with the free–free emission dominated by clumps with densities ≥4000 cm−3.
Empowering Communities: Guillain–Barré Syndrome (GBS) Awareness and Education in Qassim, Saudi Arabia

Background: Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) is the most common acute autoimmune disease of peripheral nervous system. GBS has received little attention in Saudi Arabia. GBS causes an acute flaccid paralysis that may lead to respiratory failure. So, it requires early diagnosis and management. GBS is a clinical diagnosis which has no international criteria and needs a high index of suspension for diagnosis. It is characterized by a heterogeneous group of clinical presentations that may delay the diagnosis. Objective: this study aimed to conduct an analytical, cross-sectional study based on the data obtained from the online self-administrated questionnaire about the level of awareness of GBS presentation in Qassim region. Materials and methods: This study follows an analytical, cross-sectional design, focusing on data collected through an online self-administered questionnaire to assess awareness of GBS presentation in Qassim region. The study comprised a randomly selected sample of at least 926 participants. Results: The study revealed among 926 participants, 112 were familiar with GBS. Younger participants showed greater awareness. Notably, 62.5% without medical backgrounds knew about GBS. About 75% had personal contact with GBS patients, possibly influencing their awareness. Misconceptions persisted, with only 19.6% recognizing GBS's typical onset duration. Urgency was recognized by 61.6%, but only 29.5% identified the ER as the right care setting. Conclusion: The results unveiled a mix of awareness and misconceptions about GBS. Strengthening education is crucial for better understanding and management.
Predicting Super Massive Black Hole Collisions Using LISA

LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) is due for launch in the 2030s. Its goal is to observe gravitational waves in the 10-4 to 10-1 Hz band. This frequency band contains signals from colliding Super Massive Black Holes, objects with masses in the range of millions, even billions, that of our own suns mass. These SMBHs are thought to lie at the heart of most, if not all galaxies. By understanding the physics of the underlying processes, and what LISA 'sees', we can predict when these mergers will occur. This would allow us to observe the merger directly in the EM spectrum, observing the light emitted from the merging accretion discs. This could yield a potentially vast amount of information about the composition and formation of these huge objects. In this project we explore some of the potential variations of the signals detected, and show that we can detect the merger several days prior to it occurring.
Wearable heart rate variability and atrial fibrillation monitoring to improve clinically relevant endpoints in cardiac surgery—a systematic review

Background This systematic review aims to highlight the untapped potential of heart rate variability (HRV) and atrial fibrillation (AF) monitoring by wearable health monitoring devices as a critical diagnostic tool in cardiac surgery (CS) patients. We reviewed established predictive capabilities of HRV and AF monitoring in specific cardiosurgical scenarios and provide a perspective on additional predictive properties of wearable health monitoring devices that need to be investigated. Methods After screening most relevant databases, we included 33 publications in this review. Perusing these publications on HRV’s prognostic value, we could identify HRV as a predictor for sudden cardiac death, mortality after acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and post operative atrial fibrillation (POAF). With regards to standard AF assessment, which typically includes extensive periods of unrecorded cardiac activity, we demonstrated that continuous monitoring via wearables recorded significant cardiac events that would otherwise have been missed. Results Photoplethysmography and single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) were identified as the most useful and convenient technical assessment modalities, and their advantages and disadvantages were described in detail. As a call to further action, we observed that the scientific community has relatively extensively explored wearable AF screening, whereas HRV assessment to improve relevant clinical outcomes in CS is rarely studied; it still has great potential to be leveraged. Conclusions Therefore, risk assessment in CS would benefit greatly from earlier preoperative and postoperative AF detection, comprehensive and accurate assessment of cardiac health through HRV metrics, and continuous long-term monitoring. These should be achievable via commercially available wearables.
The Development and Validation of an Instrument to Measure the Learning of Context University Skills and Workplace-recognized Skills Test among Students WIE in Rural College Thailand

A questionnaire for measuring Context University Skills and Workplace-Recognized Skills (LCUS-WRS) requires a validated and reliable instrument. The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a questionnaire to measure learning of context university skills and workplace-recognized skills, in order to carry out an advanced psychometric properties analysis of Work-Integrated Education (WIE) students and the skills of LCUS-WRS, including internal and external reliability. Methods: We conducted multi-stage random sampling, with a sample consisting of 728 students WIE from 20 rural colleges in Thailand. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) was performed on a subset of the sample (n = 279), and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was conducted on another subset (n = 449), both in different subgroups. Additionally, the researcher analyzed the internal consistency and temporal reliability of the scale in the instrument. Results: Using exploratory factor analysis with 39 items 6 factors and accounted for 55.881% of variance was identified of the variance for the CFA model. The model achieved a goodness-of-fit of chi-square (c2 ) = 582.907, df = 308, p = . 000, c2 /df = 1.90, GFI = . 979, AGFI = . 985, RMSEA = . 030, SRMR = . 030 Conclusion: LCUS-WRS scale has solid construct of validity and excellent internal consistency which to analyze psychometric properties It has optimum temporal reliability. Therefore, the indicated that the dimensions of measuring of LCUS-WRS guaranteed its use in higher education institutions.
Elephant on a treadmill: An evaluation of thematic narrowness in organizational change research

This chapter assesses the accuracy of the assumption that organizational change research is too thematically narrow. The proposition is explored by assessing the nature of articles on change, published since 1947, in eight representative management and organization journals (n=454). Results indicate that more research on change is being published but has not lead to significantly more developed knowledge, as it increasingly relies on refinement rather than idea overthrow, and is largely made up of themes that received most of their critical attention up to a decade ago. The critique concludes by highlighting further development and career challenges for change researchers.
Hole-to-hole correlation of Eocene volcanic ash layers from the Blake Nose depth transect, Leg 171B

More than 50 discrete volcanic ash layers were recovered at the five drill sites of the Blake Nose depth transect (Leg 171B, western central Atlantic). The majority of these ash layers are intercalated with Eocene hemipelagic sediments with a pronounced frequency maximum in the upper Eocene. Several ash layers appear to be deposited from volcanic fallout with little or no indication of secondary remobilization. They provide excellent stratigraphic markers for a correlation of the Leg 171B drill sites. Other ash layers were probably redeposited from volcaniclastic-rich turbidity currents, but they still represent geologically instantaneous events that can be used in stratigraphic correlation between adjacent drill holes. Additional nonvolcanic marker beds, like the suspect late Eocene impact event layer, were included in our hole-to-hole correlations. Stratigraphic and downcore positions of marker beds were compiled and plotted against existing composite depth records that were constructed to guide high-resolution sampling. Comparison of our correlation with the spliced composite sections of each drill site reveals several minor and some major discrepancies. These may result from drilling distortion or missing sections, from the lack of unambiguous criteria for the synchronism of ash layers, or from the systematic exclusion of marker-bed data in the construction of the spliced record. Integration of both correlation approaches will help eliminate most of the observed discrepancies. 1Pletsch, T. , and Reicherter, K. , 2001. Hole-to-hole correlation of Eocene volcanic ash layers from the Blake Nose depth transect, Leg 171B. In Kroon, D. , Norris, R.D. , and Klaus, A. (Eds.), Proc. ODP, Sci. Results, 171B, 1–10 [Online]. Available from World Wide Web: <http://www-odp.tamu. edu/ publications/171B_SR/VOLUME/ CHAPTERS/SR171B08.PDF>. [Cited YYYY-MM-DD] 2Geologisches Institut, Universität Köln, Zülpicher Strasse 49a, 50674 Köln, Federal Republic of Germany. Correspondence author: thomas.pletsch@uni-koeln.de 3Geologisches Institut, Universität Hamburg, Bundesstrasse 55, 20146 Hamburg, Federal Republic of Germany. Initial receipt: 12 January 2000 Acceptance: 7 September 2000 Web publication: 9 February 2001 Ms 171BSR-123 T. PLETSCH AND K. REICHERTER CORRELATION OF EOCENE VOLCANIC ASH LAYERS 2