Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Investigating the Impacts of Nonacyl Peroxy Nitrates on the Global Composition of the Troposphere Using a 3-D Chemical Transport Model, STOCHEM-CRI

Nonacyl peroxy nitrates, RO2NO2, act as a reservoir species for NOx in the upper troposphere. The low thermal stability of these compounds means that they only become a significant sink of NOx at the low temperatures observed in the upper troposphere. The chemical processes involved with the formation and degradation of methyl peroxy nitrate (CH3O2NO2) and an additional 44 RO2NO2 have been incorporated into the global three-dimensional chemical transport model, STOCHEM-CRI. The study investigates the effect of the addition of RO2NO2 chemistry on the budget of NOx, which in turn impacts the ozone, hydroxyl radical (OH), and nitrate radical (NO3) formation. This investigation found that the addition of CH3O2NO2 led to an increase in the tropospheric burdens of NOx (+3.0%), ozone (+2.0%), OH (+4.0%), and NO3 (+8.8%). However, the other 44 RO2NO2 contribute a significant increment of tropospheric global burdens of NOx (+4.4%), ozone (+3.4%), OH (+5.5%), and NO3 (+11.1%) with the largest mixing ratios of NOx of up to 25%, ozone up to 14%, OH up to 20%, and NO3 up to 50%. The increase in the global burden of oxidizing species such as OH due to the addition of 44 other RO2NO2 led to a significant decrease in the lifetimes of greenhouse gases such as methane (∼6%). The modeled mixing ratios of CH3O2NO2 were in reasonable agreement with measurements, the only extensive data set available.
Speech Emotion Recognition using Deep Neural Networks

: The aim of this project work is to propose a speech emotion recognition method based on speech features and speech transcriptions (text). Modelling emotional behaviours is a challenging task due to the variability in perceiving and describing emotions. We try to perform emotion analysis on the speech by collecting speech and textual features and applying a deep neural network model which can classify the sentiments of the speech. Ideally, we would like to experiment with several deep neural network models which take in different combinations of speech features and text as inputs. Speech features such as Mel-Frequency Cepstral Coefficients (MFCC) help retain emotion related low-level characteristics in speech whereas text helps capture the semantic meaning, both of which help in different aspects of emotion detection.
Evaluation of the Effects of Smart Charging Strategies and Frequency Restoration Reserves Market Participation of an Electric Vehicle

The emergence of electric vehicles offers the opportunity to decarbonize the transportation and mobility sector. With smart charging strategies and the use of electricity generated from renewable sources, electric vehicle owners can reduce their electricity bill as well as reduce their carbon footprint. We investigated smart charging strategies for electric vehicle charging at household and workplace sites with photovoltaic systems. Furthermore, we investigated the participation of an electric vehicle in the provision of positive automatic frequency restoration reserve (aFRR) in Germany from 30 October 2018 to 31 July 2019. We find that the provision of positive aFRR in Germany returns a positive net return. The positive net return is, however, not sufficient to cover the current investment cost for a necessary control unit. For home charging, we find that self-sufficiency rates of up to 48.1% and an electricity cost reduction of 17.6% for one year can be reached with unidirectional smart charging strategies. With bidirectional strategies, self-sufficiency rates of up to 56.7% for home charging and electricity cost reductions of up to 26.1% are reached. We also find that electric vehicle (EV) owners who can charge at their workplace can reduce their electricity cost further. The impact of smart charging strategies on battery aging is also discussed.
Modeling the hierarchical structure of secondhand clothing buying behavior antecedents of millennials

Due to the growing dominance of the millennials in the secondhand clothing (SHC) market, it is crucial to understand the dynamics of their SHC buying behavior. Despite such significance, it has yet to be explored in the current literature. To address such a gap, this paper aims to explore the antecedents of the SHC buying behavior of millennials. ,A purposive survey is conducted to establish relationships between the antecedents. As such, the interrelationships of the antecedents are modeled using the interpretative structural modeling (ISM) approach. ,Results reveal that SHC antecedents exhibit several characteristics depending upon their characterization of being driving, dependence, linkage and autonomous variables. ,This work pioneers the identification of SHC buying behavior antecedents specifically for the millennial market, as well as in the provision of a holistic analysis of the complex contextual relationships of these antecedents. The findings of this work provide insights that are crucial to the extant literature in developing theoretical frameworks and paradigms that help in understanding the dynamics of the SHC buying behavior. Moreover, such results are beneficial to marketing managers and practitioners in innovating their strategies to capture the millennial market better.
Gallates Inhibit Cytokine-Induced Nuclear Translocation of NF-κB and Expression of Leukocyte Adhesion Molecules in Vascular Endothelial Cells

Abstract—Gallates (gallic acid esters) belong to the class of phenolic compounds, which are abundant in red wine. In this study, we show that gallates can inhibit cytokine-induced activation of nuclear factor κB (NF-κB) and thereby reduce expression of endothelial-leukocyte adhesion molecules in cultured human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). Pretreatment of HUVECs with ethyl gallate (3 to 10 μmol/L) significantly suppressed interleukin-1α (IL-1α)– or tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α)– induced mRNA and cell-surface expression of vascular cell adhesion molecule 1 (VCAM-1), intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1), and E-selectin, which was associated with reduced adhesion of leukocytes to HUVECs. Gel shift assays with the NF-κB consensus sequence showed the decreased densities of the shifted bands in gallate-treated HUVECs. Furthermore, gallate pretreatment inhibited cytokine-induced transcription of a fusion gene, which consisted of 4 repeats of the NF-κB consensus sequence and the luciferase re.
Key research topics likely to generate Australian and other wine producer countries’ support during the period 2020-2030

The purpose of this paper is to present seven mega-topics wine business researchers could collaborate on to help the global wine industry better cope with changes occurring across the world. ,The first six of these topics emerged at a strategy planning session held in Australia in July 2019, and one more topic of concern was decided to be added that will help wine business researchers better model wine buying/wine tourism behaviour. ,The seven topic areas are profitability and sustainability of different wine business models; interrelated risk and opportunities in the wine supply chain; how to stimulate innovation; managing growing social pressure and social license; building regional resilience and managing local growth; conducting research in emerging markets and how to measure the impact of marketing activities there; and accounting for infrequent and non-wine alcohol buyers in research. ,Academics in wine business (and other areas) often pursue research of personal interest and convenience. However, this behaviour has often led to the accusation, particularly from industry, that this research does not really provide answers to the questions that really matter to industry. This viewpoint provides an industry-generated set of big picture research areas that have both academic and practical value.
Effects of Pulp Preconditioning on Total Polyphenols, O-diphenols and Anthocyanin Concentrations during Fermentation and Drying of Cocoa (Theobroma cacao) Beans

Changes in total polyphenols, O-diphenols and anthocyanin concentrations during fermentation and drying of pulp pre-conditioned cocoa (Theobroma cacao) beans were investigated using standard analytical methods. Increasing pod storage, fermentation and drying led to variable reductions in total polyphenols, O-diphenols and anthocyanins content of the beans. The rates of reduction were however more pronounced during fermentation than pod storage and drying. Storage of cocoa pods between 3-7 days with 6 and 7 days of fermentation and drying respectively retained 85%-90% of the total polyphenol and O-diphenols of the cocoa beans. Similarly, anthocyanin content of beans from the 10 days of pod storage decreased by 70% in the sixth day of fermentation. Pod storage decreased the anthocyanin content at all periods of fermentation. These suggest that the post-harvest treatments of pod storage, fermentation and drying all results in variable reductions in polyphenolic content (total polyphenols and O-diphenols) and anthocyanins content of cocoa beans.
Analysis of Teachers’ Opinions about Student Participation in Entrepreneurial Activities in an Institution of Higher Education

Entrepreneurial education is increasingly relevant, and the number of study centers that are incorporating these programs is on the rise. The role of universities is central to the development of citizens who collaborate with companies to design innovative products or services. However, the formation of the entrepreneurial mindset in students is difficult to achieve, so it is necessary to create programs that are strengthened by transversal instruction in different careers. This article aims to analyze the opinions of professors in a Mexican university about the participation of undergraduate students in entrepreneurial activities within their programs. This research used a quantitative methodology to determine whether students were encouraged to develop entrepreneurial skills and if they could identify those skills. In total, 60 teachers from different campuses and majors of six schools in the University answered a questionnaire. The results showed that most teachers believed that the students in their programs could interact with entrepreneurs, participate in activities related to entrepreneurship as required, and learn entrepreneurial skills in their majors. However, most of the teachers indicated that the students also needed to learn more about entrepreneurship and recognized little or nothing about their entrepreneurial skills, and that no instrument existed to identify and measure those skills. When analyzing the teachers’ responses from three schools of the university, we observed that the teachers felt that the subject of entrepreneurship was less addressed in the School of Medicine and Health Sciences than in the Schools of Engineering and Sciences or Architecture and Design. Therefore, we recommend strengthening career programs with activities that identify and develop entrepreneurial skills. The results from this research can guide the teachers and authorities of the institution in determining opportunity areas and activities that promote the entrepreneurial mindset that the institution has set as a goal in its 2030 educative model.
Optogenetics and photopharmacology in pain research and therapeutics

Pain afflicts billions of people worldwide, who suffer especially from long-term chronic pain. This gruelling condition affects the nervous system at all levels: from the brain to the spinal cord, the Dorsal Root Ganglia (DRG) and the peripheral fibres innervating the skin. The nature of the different molecular and cellular components of the somatosensory modalities, as well as the complexity of the peripheral and central circuitry are yet poorly understood. Light-based techniques such as optogenetics, in concert with the recent advances in single-cell genetic profiling, can help to elucidate the role of diverse neuronal sub-populations in the encoding of different sensory and painful stimuli by switching these neurons on and off via optically active proteins, namely opsins. Recently, photopharmacology has emerged from the efforts made to advance optogenetics. The introduction of azo-benzene-based light-sensitive molecular switches has been applied to a wide variety of molecular targets, from ion channels and receptors to transporters, enzymes and many more, some of which are paramount for pain research and therapy. In this Review, we summarise the recent advances in the fields of optogenetics and photopharmacology and we discuss the use of light-based techniques for the study of acute and chronic pain physiology, as well as their potential for future therapeutic use to improve pain treatment.
GREEN WORK CLIMATE AND PRO-ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOUR AMONG ACADEMICS: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF HARMONIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL PASSION

Environmental issues such as climate change, pollution, deforestation, and the loss of biodiversity are the concerns of society in different parts of the world today. As human activities have adverse impacts on the environment, developing pro-environmental behaviour in each individual is an essential aspect of protecting mother earth. The primary purpose of this research is to evaluate the influence of green work climate perceptions and harmonious environmental passion on pro-environmental behaviour (PEB). Additionally,
Delay of Flowering at High Temperature in Chrysanthemum: Duration of Darkness and Transitions in Lighting Determine Daily Peak Heat Sensitivity

Heat-induced flowering delay of Chrysanthemum morifolium is a major problem affecting the production of cut flowers in Japan. Understanding the delay mechanism is indispensable to achieve stable production. Heat sensitivity has been shown to fluctuate throughout the day, as if it is regulated by a circadian clock. This paper studied the involvement of a circadian clock and photoperiod in the fluctuation of heat sensitivity throughout the day by applying pulses of heat at different times to Chrysanthemum seticuspe and Chrysanthemum morifolium under different regimens of light and dark. One experiment examined the elevation of heat sensitivity under different photoperiods in order to determine whether the transition from light to dark or vice versa serves as a signal for a clock-like regulation of heat sensitivity. Maximum heat sensitivity was frequently observed at a constant interval after light-off, but not after light-on, identifying the transition to darkness as the signal that initiates the elevation mechanism. We also examined the descending phase of heat sensitivity. Heat sensitivity peaked approximately 16 h after light-off and then gradually declined under dark conditions, suggesting an endogenous clock-controlled fluctuation. We further studied the effect of light on elevated sensitivity by conducting trials with dark periods of 13 or 16 h. Sensitivity peaked at both 10–13 and 13–16 h after light-off under the 16 h-dark condition, but only at 10–13 h after light-off under the 13 h-dark condition, indicating a rapid decline in heat sensitivity induced by light supplied 13 h after light-off. Results of the three experiments suggest that the daily elevation in heat sensitivity is potentially controlled by an internal clock that is reset by a transition from light to dark. A subsequent transition to light appears to eliminate elevated sensitivity. From this, we conclude that heat sensitivity is maximized toward the end of the night, irrespective of photoperiod, in chrysanthemums.
Phenotype of mitochondrial cytb mutations

Mancuso 2014 19y/f m.15092G>A MELAS (SLE, focal epilepsy) Emmanuele 2013 15y/f m.14864T>C Migraine, neuropathy, SLE Sobenin 2013 na m.15059G>A Essential hypertension Zarrouk-Mahjoub 2012 na m.15434C>A Dilated cardiomyopathy Gutierrez-Cortez 2012 na m.15077G>A Hearing loss Sundaram 2011 na na CPEO Ronchi 2011 15m/f m.14459G>A Leigh syndrome Zaragoza 2011 na m.15132T>C Hypertrophic and dilated cardiomyopathy Gil Borlado 2010 23d/m m.15533A>G Epilepsy, cognitive impairment Kato 2010 na m.15498G>A Hearing loss Massie 2010 18y/m m.14849T>C Myopathy, exercise intolerance Houshmand 2004 57y/f mtDNA duplication Depression, hypoacusis, diabetes, EMP Finsterer 2000 33y/m m.15812G>A MODS Marin-Garcia 2000 5m/m m.15236 Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Marin-Garcia 2000 6m/f m.15508 Dilated cardiomyopathy Keightley 2000 34y/f m15242G>A Exercise intolerance, lactic acidosis De Coo 1999 young boy 4bp-deletion SLE Marin-Garcia 1996 na m.15452C>A ischemic cardiomyopathy Nigro 1990 18y//f na torsion dystonia, myopathy
ROBUST REGRESSION FOR ESTIMATING THE IMPACT OF STUDENT’S SOCIAL BEHAVIORS ON SCIENTIFIC LITERACY

Scientific literacy is a vital program for current generation of students in the whole world. The purpose of this study is to estimate the impact of students’ social behaviors on scientific literacy by using robust regression. A robust approach is applied to overcome the weaknesses of the ordinary least squares (OLS) regression model. The method is believed to produce better accuracy of estimation. This study applies a survey method conducted by using 200 research subjects which are randomly selected at a university in Indonesia. There are two instruments used, namely questionnaire sheets using a Likert scale and test sheets. There are four categories used in this study to measure the students’ social behaviors, which are cooperation (X1), assertiveness (X2), self-control (X3) and pro-social behaviors toward peers (X4). The analysis results reveal that all of independent variables have positive and significant impact on students’ scientific literacy (Y). Furthermore, the highest impact is collaboration (X1) and the lowest impact is pro-social behavior towards peers (X4), where the robust regression coefficients are . 262 and . 238, respectively.
Do laypeople recognize youth as a risk factor for false confession? A test of the ‘common sense’ hypothesis

In a survey of confession experts, 94% agreed that youth is a risk factor for false confession, but only 37% felt that jurors understand this. To date, no study has tested the latter by comparing laypeople’s perceptions of juvenile and adult suspects. To address this gap, Experiment 1 participants read a lengthy (i.e. interrogation and confession) or abridged (i.e. confession-only) transcript of an ostensibly juvenile or adult suspect’s interrogation. Transcript length affected perceived pressure but not guilt judgments. Suspect age had little effect, with 75% of participants misjudging the juvenile as guilty. Experiment 2 then tested how expert testimony affects judgments of juvenile suspects. Participants read a lengthy or abridged interrogation transcript, with or without testimony from a juvenile confession expert. Expert testimony somewhat impacted guilt judgments but did not influence perceptions of the interrogation. Implications for interrogation practices, trial procedure and future research are discussed.
Performance Testing of Aero-Naut CAM Folding Propellers

The increase in popularity of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has been driven by their use in civilian, education, government, and military applications. However, limited on-board energy storage significantly limits flight time and ultimately usability. The propulsion system plays a critical part in the overall energy consumption of the UAV; therefore, it is necessary to determine the most optimal combination of possible propulsion system components for a given mission profile, i.e. propellers, motors, and electronic speed controllers (ESC). Hundreds of options are available for the different components with little performance specifications available for most of them. By examining a variety of existing long-endurance aircraft, Aero-Naut CAM carbon folding propellers were identified as the most commonly used type of commercial-off-the-shelf propeller. However, no performance data exist in the open literature for the Aero-Naut CAM carbon folding propellers. This paper describes the performance testing of 40 Aero-Naut CAM carbon propellers in 2-blade configuration with diameters of 9 to 16 in with various pitch values. The propellers were tested at rotation rates of 3,000 to 7,000 RPM and advancing flows of 8 to 80 ft/s, depending on the propeller and testing equipment limitations. Results are presented for the 40 propellers tested under static and advancing flow conditions with several key observations being discussed. The data produced will be available for download on the UIUC Propeller Data Site and on the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Database.
In vitro polyploidy induction of foxtail millet (Setaria italica (L) beauv) cv. buru hotong using colchicine treatment

In vitro polyploidy induction of foxtail millet (Setaria Italica (L.) Beauv) was done using callus from the basal leaf of 10-day old seedlings. Callus was treated using three different concentrations of colchicine (0, 125, 250 and 500 ppm) and two exposure times (24 and 48 hours). Results showed that colchicine declines the survival rate and the number of shots on all combinations. Putative polyploidy plant was produced on the combination of K3T1 (500 ppm colchicine; 24 hour exposure time). Based on field experiment data, putative polyploid plant has smaller characteristics in the term of plant height, the number of tillers, and number of seed per panicle than the diploid plant. However, leaf width, panicle length and diameter, seed size, and weight of 100 seeds of putative polyploid plant bigger than the diploid plant.
A stable and flexible carbon black/polyethyleneimine‐bacterial cellulose photothermal membrane for high‐efficiency solar vapor generation

Although various special materials have been exploited for enhancing evaporation performance of a solar vapor generation system, their practical applications could be greatly limited by structure destruction due to the seawater corrosion and external mechanical forces. In this work, we have developed a carbon black/polyethyleneimine‐bacterial cellulose (CPB) membrane with vacuum filtration method to simultaneously enhance the strength and evaporation performance of solar vapor generation system, by applying carbon blacks as the photo‐thermal conversion material, bacterial cellulose as the skeleton material for enhancing the structure strength, and polyethyleneimine (PEI) for tailoring the water absorption capacity. Effects of carbon black particle concentrations and PEI concentrations were probed, respectively, for optimizing the light absorption capacity and water absorption capacity in laboratory. Furthermore, the outdoor experiments were carried out to evaluate the strength and evaporation performances of CPB membrane. Results show that the evaporation efficiency of the CPB membrane could reach about 85.05% and 81.89% in the lab and outdoor under one sun irradiation. Additionally, a force of 59.37 MPa and folding more than 100 times will not break the structure of CPB membrane, which confirms the preferable structure strength. This superior CPB membrane, together with its low cost, simple fabrication, excellent mechanical properties, scalability and desalination ability, provides a feasible way for practical applications.