Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Site effects in the city of Thessaloniki (Greece) estimated from acceleration data and 1D local soil profiles

In this study, the site effects on seismic ground motion in the city of Thessaloniki (Greece) are estimated by applying experimental methods on acceleration data and theoretical modeling. The technique of standard spectral ratio (SSR) is applied to a reference station located on rock, while the horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratio (HVSR) technique is applied to earthquake records (entire record length including P and S waves) as well as on noise recordings. In addition, the SSR method is also applied to the vertical components. The results from all methods are compared in terms of resonant frequencies and amplification levels. The fundamental resonant frequency is identified by all methods, while the average amplification level is generally underestimated when the HVSR technique is used. An attempt is made to correlate the site amplifications computed in this study with the observed macroseismic intensities reported at the same sites for the 20 June 1978 earthquake. A relation of the form, δI=α+b⋅log[SSℛ¯(f)] is derived, where δI is the intensity increment with respect to the intensity of the reference station and SSR(ƒ) is the mean amplification factor obtained at each station using the SSR technique for a certain frequency band. In the numerical approach, we construct complete strong-motion synthetics using the modal summation method for the P-SV waves up to frequencies of 10 Hz. As input, four point sources are used, located at different distances and azimuths from the stations. Ratios of response spectra of the local 1D over the regional 1D synthetic seismograms are calculated. The obtained mean spectral amplifications are compared with those derived from experimental data, and the two sets are found to be consistent at most stations.
From siphonophores to deep scattering layers: uncertainty ranges for the estimation of global mesopelagic fish biomass

ranges for the estimation of global mesopelagic fish biomass Roland Proud*, Nils Olav Handegard, Rudy J. Kloser, Martin J. Cox, and Andrew S. Brierley Pelagic Ecology Research Group, Gatty Marine Laboratory, Scottish Oceans Institute, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife KY16 8LB, UK Institute of Marine Research, PO Box 1870, Nordnes, 5817 Bergen, Norway CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Flagship, GPO Box 1538, Hobart, TAS 7001, Australia Australian Antarctic Division, 203 Channel Highway, Kingston, Tasmania, 7050 Australia
Epidemiology and Medical Mycology of Fungal Rhinosinusitis

Fungal rhinosinusitis (FRS) refers to a spectrum of disease ranging from benign colonization of the nose and sinuses by pathogenic fungi to acute invasive and fatal inflammation extending to the orbit and brain. FRS is classified into two categories: invasive and noninvasive. Invasive FRS may again be subcategorized into acute invasive (fulminant) FRS, granulomatous invasive FRS, and chronic invasive FRS; while noninvasive FRS is subcategorized into localized fungal colonization, sinus fungal ball and eosinophil related FRS (including allergic fungal rhinosinusitis, eosinophilic fungal rhinosinusitis). This classification is not without controversies, and intermediate and semi-invasive forms may also exist in particular patients. Acute invasive FRS is an increasingly common disease worldwide among the immunocompromised patients and caused most frequently by Rhizopus oryzae, and Aspergillus spp. Granulomatous invasive FRS has mostly been reported from Sudan, India, and Pakistan and is characterized by noncaseating granuloma formation, vascular proliferation, vasculitis, perivascular fibrosis, sparse hyphae in tissue, and isolation of A. flavus from sinus contents. Chronic invasive FRS is an emerging entity occurring commonly in diabetics and patients on corticosteroid therapy, and is characterized by dense accumulation of hyphae, occasional presence of vascular invasion, sparse inflammatory reaction, involvement of local structures, and isolation of A. fumigatus. While localized fungal colonization describes the most benign of all fungal sinusitis in the superficial nasal crusts, sinus fungal ball is a dense mycetoma like aggregate of fungal hyphae in diseased sinuses. Common in southern Europe, especially France, majority of them are sterile on culture while 30-50% may yield Aspergillus spp. The definitions and pathogenesis of the group of syndromes in eosinophil related FRS (AFRS, EFRS) are contentious and a matter of intense research among otolaryngologists, pathologists, immunologists and microbiologists. While dematiaceous fungi are the foremost initiators of these syndromes in the west, Aspergillus flavus is the predominant pathogen in India and the Middle-East.
Resilience among psychotherapists: Personal coping and environmental factors

This article explores the relationships between resilience and occupational stress among psychotherapists. Using a phenomenological paradigm, ten Psychotherapists in clinical practice were interviewed to explore the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that enable them to cope with stress as well as their perception of environmental factors that contribute to resilience. Thematic analysis was used to capture personal coping and environmental factors that contribute to resilience. The findings are discussed and implications for further research indicted.Keywords: Resilience, Coping with stress, Psychotherapists
Framing of climate change impacts and use of management accounting practices

This study examines (i) how companies perceive climate change impacts in terms of opportunities or threats and the reasons for these perceptions, and (ii) use of management accounting practices to manage carbon emissions and the relationship between climate change perceptions and accounting use. The sample consists of Australian companies that participated in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) 2009 survey. We find that how climate change impacts are framed (as threat or opportunity) influences the use of planning and target setting, performance measurement and incentivisation in managing emissions. However, in general, use of accounting practices in managing carbon emissions is limited.
Advanced Technology for the Diagnosis of Fish Diseases

Nucleic acid-based testing is becoming a crucial diagnostic tool not only in the setting of inherited genetic disease but also in a wide variety of infectious conditions. Molecular diagnostics provides the necessary underpinnings for any successful application. It offers a great tool for assessing therapy response and detecting minimal residual disease. During the last decades or so, molecular techniques have been increasingly employed to diagnose fish diseases. Molecular techniques are potentially faster and more sensitive than culture, serology, and histopathological methods that are traditionally used to identify fish pathogens. In this paper we reviewed briefly and discussed, the advanced techniques used for molecular diagnosis of fish diseases
HERPETOFAUNA OF THE YUTAJÉ–COROCORO MASSIF, VENEZUELA: SECOND REPORT FROM THE ROBERT G. GOELET AMERICAN MUSEUM–TERRAMAR EXPEDITION TO THE NORTHWESTERN TEPUIS

Abstract The Yutajé–Corocoro massif is a highly eroded sandstone table mountain, with internal drainage mainly to the central valley of the Río Corocoro, a stream in the headwater drainage of the Río Manapiare—some 100 km east of the middle Río Orinoco, at the northern edge of the State of Amazonas in southern Venezuela. The rocky soil supports a mosaic of diverse scrubland and forest, with small tepui meadows at the higher elevations. The herpetofauna is depauperate, as is typical of the Venezuelan tepuis. Eight species of amphibians and reptiles were collected during a 7-day period in the dry season (February). This sample includes two new frogs (Hyalinobatrachium eccentricum, n. sp., Centrolenidae; Colostethus undulatus, n. sp., Dendrobatidae) and a new genus and species of lizards (Adercosaurus vixadnexus, n. gen. & sp., Teiidae), all of which were found in humid montane mossy forest at 1700–1750 m elevation. Another new lizard (Tropidurus panstictus, n. sp., Tropiduridae) was discovered at lower elevations (180–1220 m), especially in dry scrub. The fauna also includes a widespread lowland frog (Pseudopaludicola llanera Lynch), two tepui frogs (Eleutherodactylus cantitans Myers and Donnelly; E. yaviensis Myers and Donnelly), a tepui lizard (Prionodactylus goeleti [Myers and Donnelly], new combination), a snake (Liophis? ) that escaped capture, and another snake (Thamnodynastes corocoroensis Gorzula and Ayarzagüena) obtained by S. Gorzula in 1987. The two Eleutherodactylus and the Prionodactylus also occur on neighboring Cerro Yaví (the type locality), although one of the frogs (E. yaviensis) and the lizard show evidence of differentiation. Based on the original description, the snake Thamnodynastes corocoroensis appears to be distinct from a related species on Cerro Yaví. Two of the new species exhibit characters that are novel or not previously noted. The dendrobatid frog Colostethus undulatus, n. sp. has a glandular supracarpal pad atop the wrist, being best developed in males. This species, which also has the parasphenoid bone curiously concealed, seems to be unusual among tepui Colostethus in lacking the recently described median lingual process. The centrolenid frog Hyalinobatrachium eccentricum, n. sp. has a peculiar bicolored iris, with a dark median sector that conceals the pupil and which apparently dilates with the pupil. This character is retained in preservative and differentiates H. eccentricum from H. crurifasciatum Donnelly and Myers. Both species share a previously overlooked bubblelike structure in the web between the third and fourth fingers, herein termed bulla (possibly parasite induced? ).
Different Perspectives on IT Business Value: An Integrative Approach

Despite growing evidence of a positive impact of Information Technology (IT) investments on firm performance, the variations in the results across organisations are still significant. This research takes a fresh approach by addressing complementarity impacts of organisational practices on three different dimensions of IT business value (ITBV). The goal is to identify important organisational practices and empirically test the synergistic relationships among them and their impacts on different dimensions of IT business value. We implemented an integrative approach to analyse the complex interactions among multiple organisational practices. First, we categorised ITBV into four dimensions based on different management objectives: strategic, informational, transactional and organisational transformation. Second, organisational configuration for each ITBV dimension is identified using regression trees. Third, a formal complementarity test was performed on each configuration pattern. Our findings indicate that the set of organisational practices affecting each dimension of ITBV is different. Hence, IT complementary factors that affect particular dimensions of ITBV do not necessarily have the same effect on other dimensions.
Development and Validation of a Monolingual Glossary of Terms Used by Cockfighters

T his research sought to develop a monolingual glossary of terms used by cockfighters. The lexical entries were gathered through observation and interview with the selected cockfighters. Results revealed that the glossary uncovers and enables development of the language of the cockfighters as a specific group of language users. The collection was found as an initial effort to document the language of a specific activity context that is assumed an additional contribution to the cockfighting lexicon. The glossary consists of 98 entries, of which 82 are simple words, and 16 are compound words. The majority of the terms that cockfighters used originated from the Tagalog and Spanish languages; others came from English, Latin, and other Philippine languages like Iluko, Visayan, Kapampangan, Ilonggo, Cebuano. Regarding lexical classifications, these were identified as nouns, adjectives, and verbs. Hence, the monolingual glossary of terms in Filipino is a documentation of the practical, acceptable, and commonly used terms of cockfighters. It is hoped that this study could preserve the language in cockfighting and contribute a glossary that may be used in the field of language and cultural studies. Keywords: lexicography; glossary; monolingual glossary; glossarian; cockfighting
Solvothermal Synthesis of Zn2SnO4 Nanocrystals and Their Photocatalytic Properties

Crystalline Zn2SnO4 nanoparticles were successfully synthesized via a simple solvothermal route by using Zn(CH3COO)2·2H2O and SnCl4·5H2O as source materials, NaOH as mineralizing agent, and water and ethanol as mixed solvents. The used amount of NaOH was found to have an important influence on the formation of Zn2SnO4. When the molar ratio of OH− : Zn2
A Comparison of Different Estimation Methods for Hysteresis Modelling

The paper focuses on the estimation techniques for a low-dimensional phenomenological model of ferromagnetic hysteresis proposed by the Brazilian research group GRUCAD. The description is expressed with an ordinary differential equation and some auxiliary relationships. It describes both irreversible and reversible magnetization processes and addresses some problems inherent in the well-known Jiles–Atherton model. It is found that the differential evolution method is the most competitive technique for recovery of optimal model parameters.
The Simple Dependency Ranking System - A novel method for defence capability prioritisation

The prioritisation of capabilities is an important activity in Defence, as decision-makers grapple with shifting factors such as costs, schedules and tasking in the face of a finite budget. While a number of methods for prioritisation exist, they usually require large amounts of input data, often in the form of judgments, and thus can be computationally and resource intensive, particularly when accounting for multiple criteria, different stakeholder perspectives and interdependent issues. A novel approach has been developed, namely the Simple Dependency Ranking System (SDRS), which provides an alternative method of arriving at a prioritised list that also takes into consideration the most important dependencies between capabilities. The methodology of the SDRS was specifically designed to be simple and transparent. The approach essentially consists of creating two ranked lists: one of individual elements and one of pairs of elements (that correspond to element dependencies). By making assumptions with respect to the relative scoring of the ranked elements, both within each list and across each list, a final score for each element can be determined. The result is a priority ranked list that has taken the most important element linkages into account, according to the stakeholders. While initially originating from social choice theory, the SDRS is shown to be related to established methods in requirements prioritisation and network analysis. By virtue of its design principles, the method has additional advantages: it is relatively quick to perform, it requires minimal data in its operation, it has the potential to be scalable, and it can be performed by individuals or groups. In addition, the explicit articulation of element dependencies permits the generation of a partial systems diagram that should reflect the core connected clusters of the system. As it is not comprehensive, it is unlikely to be the only method used in managing a portfolio of projects such as the DCP. However, it may be useful as a quickly repeatable approach to identifying areas of similarity and difference and a framing technique for group discussion and decision-making. As well as introducing the method, this paper also reports on an initial experiment devised to explore and test the approach. Twelve volunteers took on roles as Defence domain stakeholders (Air, Maritime, Land and Joint) and prioritised a set of thirty-two Defence capabilities (eight from each domain). Two questions were of specific interest: • Does the process of identifying pairs improve the consistency of the final rankings amongst players? • Is it adequate to simply average individual responses, rather than attempt to achieve a group decision? The results of this limited experiment show some positive evidence for both questions i.e. some convergence towards an "agreed list" and the high similarity of averaged individual results with the team decision. While only preliminary, the initial results are encouraging and indicate that the method deserves further investigation and potential refinement.
Heat flow and geodynamics in the Tyrrhenian Sea

The present heat flow in the southern Tyrrhenian Sea appears as a transient thermal wave that has migrated eastward in time. The higher heat flow in the south‐eastern side of the basin confirms the suggestion of an eastward‐migrating rift. Punctuation of the Tyrrhenian backarc extension in lithospheric boudins is accompanied by a concentrated increase in heat flow generated by asthenospheric intrusions and related magmatism progressively moving eastward. The migration of the asthenosphere in the same direction could explain these phenomena.
Novel Biocatalysts by Identification and Design

Enzymes produced from bacteria and eukaryotic organisms are presently being used for a large variety of different biotechnological applications. The rapidly increasing demand for enzymes which are active towards novel and often non-natural substrates has triggered the development of novel molecular biological methods of enzyme isolation and design. The metagenome approach is a cultivation-independent method which allows the direct cloning and expression of environmental DNA thereby providing access to a wealth of so-far unknown biocatalysts. Additionally, newly identified or existing biocatalysts can be further optimized by different methods of directed evolution. Here, the principle of the metagenome approach is outlined and a strategy is presented for the optimization of a bacterial lipase using a combination of rational design and directed evolution.
APLIKASI TAPIS KALMAN PADA PENGUBAHAN DATA IMU MENJADI DATA NAVIGASI

IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) merupakan bagian utama pada sustu sistem navigasi. Bagian utama dari IMU biasanya terdiri dari sensor percepatan, yaitu accelerometer dan sensor kecepatan sudut, yaitu gyroscope, sehingga menjadi sensor untuk 6 derajat kebebasan). Sebelum keluaran sensor tersebut diproses secara digital, biasanya keluaran sensor diberi tapis analog terlebih dahulu. Meskipun telah ditapis secara analog, keluaran tapis masih tetap mengandung derau, sehingga diperlukan tapis digital. Tapis Kalman merupakan salah satu tapis digital, selain berfungsi sebagai tapis dalam aplikasinya untuk sensor accelerometer dan sensor gyroscope, tapis Kalman juga berfungsi sebagai proses integral. Selain sebagai tapis terhadap derau pada sensor accelerometer, tapis Kalman juga mengentegralkan dua kali, sehingga keluaran dari tapis Kalman berupa data jarak (posisi). Pada sensor gyroscope, tapis Kalman juga mengintegralkan sekali, sehingga keluaran dari tapis Kalman berupa data sudut. Pada makalah ini dibahas aplikasi dan kinerja tapis Kalman dalam mengubah isyarat keluaran sensor accelerometer dan sensor gyroscope menjadi data navigasi berupa jarak dan sudut. Hasil simulasi dibahas dengan memberikan waktu cuplik terhadap sensor yang berbeda-beda, dan dibahas nilai root mean square (RMS) dari galat pada keluaran tapis jika dibandingkan dengan pada saat sistem diberi masukan isyarat murni (tanpa derau). Hasil yang diperoleh adalah bahwa semakin kecil nilai waktu cuplik, maka nilai RMS galatnya juga semakin kecil, sehingga dalam aplikasinya diperlukan waktu cuplik sekecil mungkin. Selain itu, pada waktu cuplik yang cukup kecil, nilai RMS galat untuk posisi dan sudut, pada ketiga sumbu (x, y, dan z) adalah sama. Kata kunci: Kalman, IMU, accelerometer, gyroscope, RMS
The effect of dietary energy and protein levels on body condition and production of breeding male ostriches

In a study over two breeding seasons we assessed the effect of different energy and protein levels in the diet of male ostriches on their body weight, body condition and the fertility of the eggs produced by their females. During the first season, the birds were fed diets with energy levels of 8.5, 9.5 or 10.5 MJ metabolisable energy (ME)/kg dry matter (DM) and 13.5, 15.0 or 16.5% protein. Corresponding lysine concentrations were 6.5, 7.5 and 8.5 g/kg. In the second breeding season the groups were fed diets with energy levels of 7.5, 8.5 and 9.5 MJ ME/kg and protein levels of 10.5, 12.0 and 13.5%. Corresponding lysine concentrations were 4.9, 5.9 and 6.9 g/kg. During the first breeding season the weight of all birds increased, but the weight of those fed the 8.5 MJ ME/kg DM diet was significantly lower at the end of the season than that of birds fed diets containing 9.5 and 10.5 MJ ME/kg DM. During the second season the trend in the case of the 8.5 and 9.5 MJ ME/kg diets was the same as in the previous season, but a significant decrease in weight occurred in birds fed the 7.5 MJ ME/kg DM diet. A general loss in body condition occurred at all energy levels. In contrast, protein level in the diets had no significant effect on any parameters measured. There were no trends or significant differences in the production of fertile eggs with any of the experimental diets. We concluded from this study that levels of 8.5 MJ ME/kg DM and 10.5% protein in the diet of breeding male ostriches are sufficient if maintenance in weight is the main criteria for formulating rations.
Features Determination from Super-Voxels Obtained with Relative Linear Interactive Clustering

Abstract In this paper, the problem of segmentation of 3D Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) brain images is considered. A supervoxel-based segmentation is regarded. In particular, a new approach called Relative Linear Interactive Clustering (RLIC) is introduced. The method, dedicated to image division into super-voxels, is an extension of the Simple Linear Interactive Clustering (SLIC) super-pixels algorithm. During RLIC execution firstly, the cluster centres and the regular grid size are initialized. These are next clustered by Fuzzy C-Means algorithm. Then, the extraction of the super-voxels statistical features is performed. The method contributes with 3D images and serves fully volumetric image segmentation. Five cases are tested demonstrating that our Relative Linear Interactive Clustering (RLIC) is apt to handle huge size of images with a significant accuracy and a low computational cost. The results of applying the suggested method to segmentation of the brain tumour are exposed and discussed.
FUNGI ASSOCIATED WITH FREE-LIVING SOIL NEMATODES IN TURKEY

Free-living soil nematodes have successfully adapted world-wide to nearly all soil types from the highest to the lowest of elevations. In the current study, nematodes were isolated from soil samples and fungi associated with these free-living soil nematodes were determined. Large subunit (LSU) rDNAs of nematode-associated fungi were amplified and sequenced to construct phylogenetic trees. Nematode-associated fungi were observed in six nematode strains belonging to Acrobeloides, Steinernema and Cephalobus genera in different habitats. Malassezia and Cladosporium fungal strains indicated an association with Acrobeloides and Cephalobus nematodes, while Alternaria strains demonstrated an association with the Steinernema strain. Interactions between fungi and free-living nematodes in soil are discussed. We suggest that nematodes act as vectors for fungi.