Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Host Specificity of Endophytic Fungi from Stem Tissue of Nature Farming Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum Mill.) in Japan

To understand the distribution of the cultivable fungal community in plant tissues from nature farming tomato plants, we sampled plants of seven different tomato cultivars and recovered 1742 fungal isolates from 1895 stem tissues sampled from three sites in Japan. Overall, the isolation frequency was low (3–13%) and the isolation and colonization frequencies did not vary significantly as a function of the cultivar. The fungi were divided into 29 unique operational taxonomic units (OTUs) with 97% ITS gene sequence identity, the majority of which belong to Ascomycota (99.3%). The dominant genera of cultivable endophytic fungi were Fusarium (45.1%), Alternaria (12.8%), Gibberella (12.0%), and Dipodascus (6.8%). The alpha diversity of the fungal endophytes varied among tomato cultivars. Ordination analysis performed to investigate patterns of endophyte community assemblages on the various cultivars revealed that host cultivars had a significant impact on the endophyte community assemblages in all the study sites. Some of the taxa Fusarium, Alternaria, and Penicillium were found on all cultivars, while few were uniquely present in different cultivars. The dominant taxa may be adapted to the particular microecological and physiological conditions present in tomato stems.
East Asian films in the European market: the roles of cultural distance and cultural specificity

PurposeThis study investigates the impact of cultural distance on foreign box office performance of East Asian cinematic production in European markets. Predicated on two dimensions of a film's cultural specificity, namely content- and aesthetics-based components, this research advances current knowledge on the moderating effects of cultural specificity.Design/methodology/approachThe authors compile a data set of 515 East Asian films released in European countries during the 2010–2018 period. Data are analyzed by hierarchical linear modeling.FindingsResults show that cultural distance plays a negative role in affecting foreign box office performance and that aesthetics specificity of films weakens such a relationship, while content specificity of films can further strengthen the relationship.Practical implicationsThe findings suggest that cultural specificity is a crucial element and a relevant marketing tool in the cross-country film trade. Film producers and distributors need to consider both distribution strategy and intercultural context in order to align effectively with differing cultural distance and specificity.Originality/valueThis study proposes a new categorization framework of cultural specificity and demonstrates the moderating roles of content and aesthetics specificity on the relationship between cultural distance and films' foreign box office performance. It offers implications for both theory and practice in global film marketing and trade.
Informalidad laboral en la fabricación de ropa en Argentina entre 2003-2018: ¿Qué aporta la encuesta permanente de hogares?

espanolA nivel mundial, la fabricacion de ropa se caracteriza por las adversas condiciones laborales que sufren sus trabajadores. Con un abordaje metodologico cuantitativo, este articulo analiza la relacion entre los atributos observables tanto individuales como del puesto de trabajo y la informalidad laboral del sector en Argentina entre 2003 y 2018. Utilizando los microdatos de la Encuesta Permanente de Hogares, se realizo una descomposicion Oaxaca-Blinder para conocer los determinantes observables de la problematica. Los resultados obtenidos sugieren que: i) los trabajadores del sector tienen mayor probabilidad de ser informales que el resto de los ocupados en Argentina; ii) dicha diferencia se explica principalmente por la mayor presencia relativa de trabajadores y puestos de trabajo con atributos usualmente penalizados en el mercado laboral; y iii) por una penalidad propia del sector, que aumenta las probabilidades de ser informal, aun controlando por dichos atributos EnglishGlobally, the manufacture of clothing is characterized by adverse working conditions suffered by its workers. With a quantitative methodological approach, this article analyzes the relationship between the observable attributes of both the individual and the workplace and the labor informality of the sector in Argentina between 2003 and 2018. Using microdata from the Permanent Household Survey, an Oaxaca-Blinder decomposition was carried out to determine the observable determinants of the problem. The results obtained suggest that: i) workers in the sector are more likely to be informal than the rest of those employed in Argentina; ii) this difference is mainly explained by the greater relative presence of workers and jobs with attributes usually penalized in the labor market; and, iii) by an intrinsic penalty of the sector, which increases the probability of being informal, even controlling for such attributes
Akzeptanz von Versorgungsangeboten zur ausschließlichen Fernbehandlung am Beispiel des telemedizinischen Modellprojekts „docdirekt“: ein Mixed-Methods Design

Zusammenfassung Ziel der Studie Aktuelle telemedizinische Angebote, wie das in Baden-Württemberg (BW) laufende Modellprojekt „docdirekt“, beinhalten eine Begleitevaluation, die die Implementierung der Anwendung optimieren soll. Anhand der Ergebnisse dieser Evaluation lassen sich Strategien zur Anpassung des Angebots der ausschließlichen Fernbehandlung identifizieren, um dieses langfristig in die Regelversorgung zu integrieren. Methodik Im ersten Teil der Studie wurden Probanden aus BW in Einzelinterviews zu Erwartungen, fördernden Faktoren und Barrieren bei der Nutzung von Versorgungsangeboten zur ausschließlichen Fernbehandlung befragt. Die mit der qualitativen Inhaltsanalyse nach Mayring explorierten Determinanten wurden dann im zweiten Teil mittels einer quantitativen Befragung von zufällig ausgewählten Bürgern aus BW priorisiert. Ergebnisse 27 Probanden (MW: 51 Jahre, min: 23 Jahre, max: 86 Jahre) nahmen an den Interviews teil. Sie empfanden v. a. die schnelle Erreichbarkeit von medizinischem Fachpersonal als großen Vorteil. Als förderlich wurde u. a. eine „24/7“ Hotline benannt sowie die Möglichkeit elektronische Rezepte oder Arbeitsunfähigkeitsbescheinigungen ausgestellt zu bekommen. Als Barrieren wurden u. a. der Datenschutz und eine fehlende körperliche Untersuchung wahrgenommen. Bei der Fragebogenerhebung wurde von den Teilnehmern (n=217, Rücklauf 10,9%, MW: 53 Jahre, min: 19 Jahre, max: 88 Jahre) der „schnelle ärztliche Kontakt“ bei einer Behandlung per Videotelefonie, gefolgt von der „Möglichkeit einen Spezialisten (Facharzt) vermittelt“ zu bekommen und „einen ersten Therapievorschlag“ zu erhalten als am wichtigsten bewertet. Insgesamt schlossen n=71 (34,6%) die Nutzung eines solchen Angebots für sich aus. Die Nutzungsbereitschaft sinkt mit zunehmendem Alter und abnehmender digitaler Affinität. Schlussfolgerung Die Studie zeigt, dass Interesse an der Nutzung von Versorgungsangeboten zur ausschließlichen Fernbehandlung besteht. Personen mit Nutzungsabsicht priorisieren dabei die schnelle medizinische Ersteinschätzung sowie die Komfort-Aspekte und betrachten u. a. die Einbindung weiterer Dienstleistungen als förderlich. Es gilt im nächsten Schritt die erhobenen Determinanten in das Angebot einfließen zu lassen.
Study of the production of polyesters for polyurethanes at pilot plant scale

In the present work during an internship in ICTPOL (IST), we tried to develop a relationship between all the works done. Understanding variables that affect production of unsaturated polyester polyols based on dimer fatty acids Unidyme®14 and Unidyme®18 with ethylene glycol and 1,4-butane diol that were synthesized via the polycondensation reaction mechanism. We studied a fast way to determine molecular weight, which usually takes a lot of time and that is not very economical and ecological. Among the experimental controlled parameters for each polyol synthesis a special attention was paid to these products viscosity, color, molecular weight, acid and hydroxyl value parameters of extremely commercial importance. The Unidyme®14 dimer fatty acid, having a dimer acid percentage of 94%, induces the polyols based on them to be products of relatively commercial relevance. As for the Unidyme® 18 dimmer fatty acid, its dimer percentage is 81,8%. Unidyme®18 its based polyols commercial interest is specially relevant not only when a lower cost is a relevant factor, but also when its trimmer content is important to confer noncrystallinity properties to the final end product. Additionally, flexible polyurethane foams were developed from the 1250 and 2000 molecular weight polyester polyol and tested regarding oil absorption capacity.
A Mediating Effect of Green Market Orientation on the Environmental Performance: From a Literature Review to a Conceptual Framework

Academic and business interest in sustainability and green practice has grown up considerably in recent years. Entrepreneurial orientation and market orientation are the two most researched issues in the SME sector. Instead, the business has proven a direct and indirect effect on our mother nature, which is not in favour of the environment. Even the SME sector and environmental issues are very closely related to upcoming challenges and opportunities for Bangladesh. So depending on previous studies, this paper presented a way of the better environmental performance of the SME sector that is positively influenced by green entrepreneurial orientation. Side of that, this paper also focused on the mediating effect of green market orientation. The main purpose of this paper can divide into two categories. One is a details literature view on the topics, and another is a conceptual framework for this research field. This study provides insights and suggestions from previous researches for government and a related organization, including business firms of the SME sector. The study also covers the significant outlines and reviews in this field. Further, it explores specific features of green practices in SME as well as limitations of present research; but it helps to stimulate further study.
Lower topological algebraic domain models of topological spaces

Abstract The maximal point space of a domain (resp. algebraic domain) with the Scott topology is Choquet complete. Thus, not every T 1 topological space can be represented as the maximal point space of some algebraic domain equipped with the Scott topology. However, in this paper, we prove that: (1) Every T 1 topological space is homeomorphic to the set of all maximal points of some algebraic domain equipped with the relative lower topology. (2) Bounded complete domains endowed with the lower topology are Choquet complete.
The China paradox: the endogenous relationship between law and economic growth

Abstract An enduring paradox of China’s remarkable economic growth is the lack of a well-established legal system. By drawing on the credibility thesis, this paper proposes that legal and economic reforms give rise to, and reinforce, the other and the market is underpinned by evolving institutions that are shaped by the expectations of the actors in the economy. It is thus not the form of institutions but their function that is more important in assessing institutional performance. A comparative examination of the USA at a similar stage of legal-institutional development to China provides support for an evolutionary, endogenous process. This institutional analysis will focus on key issues of economic legislation, such as corporate law, patent law and securities. Analyzing the relationship as complementary processes can help explain the paradox of strong economic growth within an under-developed system of law with potential, critical implications for institutional development in other countries.
Locally Thin Crust and High Crustal VP/VS Ratio Beneath the Armenian Volcanic Highland of the Lesser Caucasus: A Case for Recent Delamination

The Arabia‐Eurasia continental collision created the Caucasus Mountains and the Anatolian and Iranian plateaus. Between the two plateaus, the Armenian Highland features young Holocene‐aged volcanoes. In this study, the P‐wave receiver functions from a new seismic array reveal a thick crust (up to ~52 km thick) beneath the Central Greater Caucasus and an unusually thin crust (32–35 km thick) beneath the northwestern part of Armenia near the Aragats stratovolcano and Gegham volcanic ridge formed by Pleistocene to Holocene monogenetic cinder cones. The average crustal VP/VS ratio in the Armenian Highland is anomalously high (≥1.9), with the highest value approaching 2.1 under the Gegham Ridge. Such high VP/VS ratios cannot be explained by an overall mafic crustal composition. Instead, the presence of partial melts is inferred in the lower crust based on the depth of the low‐velocity structure obtained by inversion of receiver function waveforms. Our study suggests that the postcollisional volcanism was potentially facilitated by the small‐scale removal of lithospheric mantle, resulting in a localized thinner crust balanced by thermal buoyancy and dynamic flow in the uppermost mantle beneath the Armenian Highland.
Spatio-temporal clustering of active wildfire pixels over a 19-year period in a southern African savanna ecosystem of Zimbabwe

ABSTRACT Understanding the spatial and temporal dynamics of active wildfires is critical for supporting policies and legislation related to wildfire management. The study tested the extent to which active wildfires significantly cluster in both space and time from 2000 to 2019 using space-time scan statistics permutation model (STSSP) available in the SaTScanTM software at the 6 month and annual scales. The statistical significance of each identified cluster was assessed using Monte Carlo simulation. In addition, the study assessed whether the radiative power of active wildfires exhibited significant trends over time using Mann-Kendall test. Results show that, over the 19-year period, primary clusters of active wildfires commonly occurred in the northern, southern and western districts of Zimbabwe. Significant clustering of active wildfires was observed between July and December at the 6-month scale and between January and December at the annual scale. Although mixed results were obtained regarding trends in radiative power of active wildfires, an increasing trend was observed across most districts and at the national scale suggesting that wildfires are getting hotter and covering large spatial extents. The ability to detect clustering of active wildfires in space and time provides rangeland managers with an opportunity for optimal and targeted management of wildfires.
An integral model of cultural reproduction: The case of China

Existing quantitative studies use various measurements and methods to examine Bourdieu’s theory of cultural reproduction in the field of education. Yet, most studies either misunderstand the concepts involved or only test part of the theory. This article addresses these gaps by using the ‘structure-disposition-practice’ (SDP) framework to develop an integral model of cultural reproduction and it constructs a more precise measurement of habitus. It aims to provide an in-depth empirical understanding of the interrelationships between social position, parents’ and students’ dispositions, practices and field. Using the Chinese Educational Panel Survey (CEPS) the authors apply a structural equation model (SEM) to test their theoretical framework. They compare the cultural reproduction processes for cognitive development and academic achievements of eighth-grade students. The results suggest parents’ and students’ habitus plays a more crucial role than family’s social position in the cultural reproduction process. The study also finds that families’ social position is more important in reproducing students’ cognitive development than in academic achievements in China. The findings provide a quantitative understanding of the cultural reproduction process with relational thinking.
Diseño y co-simulación de un exoesqueleto

The present work describes the importance of co-simulation in the design of an exoskeleton and in the area of robotic medicine. The proposed methodology consists of two processes: mechanical design and analysis; and the development of the control algorithm to demonstrate the proper functioning of the exoskeleton. The analysis of the mechanism is created through CAD in SolidWorks software, which is used for computer designs since it allows evaluating the mechanical part before it is built. For the validation of the exoskeleton, the simulation of the walk of a person is implemented, this is done with the Matlab software using a linear control algorithm. The foregoing allows to analyze and create rehabilitation routines with the help of a co-simulated exoskeleton of the lower part of the human being, which emulates the movements of a normal human gait and its control of movement, in order to achieve movement natural human and help on the issue of disability of patients with lower body injuries.
Minimization of power and area of digital modulator for cellular communication using cadence in 180nm, 90nm and 45nm CMOS technology

Background/Objectives: Low power modulators are most efficient for wireless communication. Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) is used widely for high data rate communication than BPSK and QPSK, since it carries more bits of information per symbol over the channel. The objective of this work is to minimize the power consumption and area utilization of 32-bit QAM modulator. Methods/Statistical analysis: In this work, three new procedures are introduced for 32QAM modulator. In the first approach, sine and cosine data generated using conventional technique are stored in ROM and the stored data is selected based on the input sequence to generate the output signal. This approach reduces the power consumption and area utilization. In the second approach, information bit stream ismodulated with sine and cosine waves generated by iterative algorithm to minimize power and area requirement. In the third approach, booth multiplication algorithm is employed to generate QAM signal. This method of generating QAM signal consumes less power and area in comparison with the conventional modulator. The work is synthesized, analyzed, and compared in 180nm, 90nm and 45nm CMOS technology using Cadence software. Findings: In 180nm CMOS technology power consumption noticed is 60662.740nW, 617020.071nW and 133679.687nW with the proposedmethod1,method2 andmethod3 respectively. An Area utilized in 180nm CMOS technology is 1341μm2, 20746. 757μm2, and 2754μm2 respectively in proposed 32QAMmodulator with ROM, 32QAMmodulator with proposed Iterative algorithm and 32QAM modulator with Booth multiplication algorithm. Novelty/Applications: The conventional 32QAM devours additional power and area. In this work area and power reduction is achieved with respect to the conventional method. The same work is carried out with 90nm and 45nm CMOS technology. Three novel approaches to 32QAM are proposed. The proposed work is synthesized, analyzed, tabulated and compared with conventional method and shown that power consumption and area utilization are minimum than compared to the conventional method.
FRP Composite in Mitigating Seismic Risk of RC Structures in Near-Fault Regions with/without Aftershocks

The literature related to earthquakes and fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) retrofitting can be divided into two main categories: (1) the applications of FRP to retrofit structures subjected to single traditional earthquakes and (2) the effects of mainshock-aftershock sequences on original structures (without FRP retrofitting). Research on using FRP to mitigate the risk of pulse-type mainshock-aftershock sequences for reinforced concrete (RC) structures located in near-fault regions is hardly found in the literature and is thus the aim of this study. To achieve this aim, a four-storey RC frame, near-fault mainshocks, and seismic sequences were selected. The frame was retrofitted using FRP wraps at plastic hinge locations. Nonlinear time history and damage analyses of the original and FRP-retrofitted frames subjected to these near-fault mainshocks and seismic sequences were conducted. The results showed that aftershocks significantly increase the damage indices of the frames, shifting the damage state of the original frame from severe damage to collapse and the damage state of the FRP-retrofitted frame from light damage to moderate damage. FRP retrofitting successfully reduced the risk of seismic sequences by reducing the damage two levels, shifting the damage state of the original frame from collapse to moderate damage.
Emotional Well-being Among Public Employees: A Comparative Perspective

There is growing agreement on the importance of well-being in general and among employees more specifically. One area that has attracted significantly less attention is the well-being of public sector employees, especially from a comparative perspective. This study explored the factors explaining emotional well-being among public sector employees in seven countries. Using data from the European Social Survey, round 6, it examined the importance of the work environment, of belonging to the public sector, and of belonging to the country and their effects on well-being. We found public sector employees had a higher level of emotional well-being than non-public sector employees. However, belonging to the public sector was less important than other factors. The country context and soft features of the work environment were important to public sector employees, but not just to them, and were reflected differently in different countries.
The complete mitochondrial genome of a mangrove associated plant: Sesuvium portulacastrum and its phylogenetic implications

Abstract The complete mitochondrial genome of mangrove associated plant: Sesuvium portulacastrum was analyzed in this paper, which is the first for the genus within the family Aizoaceae. The mitogenome sequence is 392,221 bp in length containing six ribosomal RNA genes, 27 transfer RNA genes, and 36 protein-coding genes. Gene nad1, nad2 and nad5 are the trans-splicing genes. One intron is found in gene ccmFc, two introns are found in genes nad4 and rps3, and four introns are found in gene nad7. Phylogenetic analysis using the maximum likelihood method positioned S. portulacastrum within the monophyletic clades of the family Aizoaceae.