Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Smallholder Broiler Farmers' Characteristics to Uptake Measures Against Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Western Java

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 remains endemic in the Western Java smallholder broiler farms. This study aims to identify farmers and farm characteristics associated with farmers' motivations toward five different measures directed to HPAI: cleaning and disinfection (C&D), vaccination, reporting, and stamping-out with and without compensation. Through multi-stage sampling and a questionnaire, we collected data from 199 farmers in Western Java and applied descriptive analysis and logistic regression to evaluate the data. Most smallholder broiler farms had a production contract with a poultry company. Unexpectedly, we identified subtypes of price-contract (i.e., revenues based on contract selling price and live bird weight) and makloon-contract (i.e., revenues based on management fee per bird) schemes. We identified these new subtypes as extended price-contract and extended makloon-contract schemes. These extended subtypes included issues related to animal health management and payment schemes. The results show that most of the farmers in both extended types were highly motivated to implement C&D and vaccination. Business types and farmers' awareness of HPAI were significantly associated with a farmer's motivation to implement C&D. Farmers who had an awareness of HPAI were more likely to implement C&D. Although our models were insufficient to model the association of farmers' motivation to uptake preventive measures against HPAI in Western Java, this study identified significant characteristics that help improve HPAI control policy in Western Java. Our study suggests that farm business types and incentives through payment schemes and training may increase the uptake of preventive measures by farmers.
Comparison between Taguchi Method and Response Surface Methodology (RSM) In Optimizing Machining Condition

The application of Taguchi method and RSM to optimize the milling parameters when machining Aluminum silicon alloy (AlSic) matrix composite reinforced with aluminum nitride (AlN) with three types of carbide inserts is presented. Experiments were conducted at various cutting speeds, feed rates, and depth of cut according to Taguchi method using a standard orthogonal array L9 (34) and RSM historical data. The effects of cutting speeds, feed rates, depth of cut and types of tool on the surface roughness in milling operation were evaluated using Taguchi optimization methodology by utilizing the signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio and RSM optimization. Surface finish produced is very important in determining the quality of the machined part is within the specification and permissible tolerance limit. The analysis of results using S/N ratio concludes that the combination of low feed rate, low depth of cut, medium cutting speed and uncoated tool give a remarkable surface finish. Desirability criterion in RSM shows the optimum condition is at combination of high feed rate, high depth of cut, medium cutting speed and uncoated tool. In this case, the optimum condition obtained using Taguchi method is more accurate than RSM. Therefore it can be concluded that Taguchi method requires less number of experiment than RSM to determine an accurate optimum machining condition.
L2-L∞ Filter Design With Adjustable Convergence Rate for Linear Stochastic Systems

The <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\mathcal {L}_{2}-\mathcal {L}_{\infty }$ </tex-math></inline-formula> filter design for linear stochastic time-varying delay systems based on the filter velocity constraint is considered in this dissertation. Different from existing <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\mathcal {L}_{2}\,-\,\mathcal {L}_{\infty }$ </tex-math></inline-formula> performance analysis and filter design, a new criterion is proposed to make a more accurate judgment, which can not only guarantee the stability of the filtering error system with <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\mathcal {L}_{2}-\mathcal {L}_{\infty }$ </tex-math></inline-formula> performance level but also can estimate the convergence speed of the filter. The ideal filter should has the same convergence speed as the original system, so as to ensure the rapid convergence of the error system, but also not to reduce the anti-interference ability and increase the bandwidth of the filter system. By the new filter design method, an ideal filter can be designed, which can regulate the convergence speed of the filter system to the desired effect. A simulation instance is provided to exhibit the validity of the new approach.
How I Treat Advanced Head Neck Cancer

In India, head and neck cancer including all sites is the most common cancer in terms of incidence and mortality among both sexes combined as per GLOBOCAN 2018, with lip and oral cavity being the most common site.1 Squamous cell cancer of head neck (HNSCC) constitutes the majority of all head and neckmalignancies.2Most of the patients present in the advanced stage.3 Even localized HNSCC are notorious for high rates of recurrence in spite of curative modalities of treatment.4 Treatment for advanced recurrent HNSCC is palliative systemic therapy provided that patients have a good Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance score (PS) with normal organ function. Platinum-based systemic therapy is the standard of treatment in advanced metastatic HNSCC over a long period of time. Over time, antiepidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) monoclonal antibody like cetuximab showed additional survival benefit over platinum-based therapy.5 Recently, immune-checkpoint inhibitors (IOs) have been found to benefit both in firstand second-line settings as a single agent or in combination with platinum-based therapy.6 Last but not the least, metronomic therapy has shown a survival benefit in recurrent metastatic settings.7 In addition to systemic therapy, supportive care in controlling the symptoms is absolutely essential in the management of advanced HNSCC.4 India is a low middle-income country with a per capita income of Rs 11,254/only. Majority of the people are not covered by health insurance.8 The cost of modern therapies like cetuximab and IOs are beyond the reach of most people from India. Hence, the treatment of any cancer including metastatic HNSCC has to be tailored based on the financial affordability of the patients and it should be used as an important factor to decide the systemic therapy. Case 1
Netradiční druhy luštěnin v obchodní síti České republiky

The bachelor thesis deals with the properties and chemical constitution of various types of pulses. Special attention is devoted to non-traditional types of pulses and their importance in human nutrition. The practical part involves market research of non-traditional types of pulses in trade network in Zlin region. The research was carried out in supermarkets, hypermarkets, small self-service shops and specialized shops focused on healthy nutrition. It was found out that the supply of non-traditional types of pulses in trade network of Zlin region is relatively plentiful. The widest offer of these products, frequently in bio quality, was revealed in specialized shops.
Analysis of Sepsis Markers and Pathogenesis Based on Gene Differential Expression and Protein Interaction Network

Objective The purpose of the present study is to screen the hub genes associated with sepsis, comprehensively understand the occurrence and progress mechanism of sepsis, and provide new targets for clinical diagnosis and treatment of sepsis. Methods The microarray data of GSE9692 and GSE95233 were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database. The dataset GSE9692 contained 29 children with sepsis and 16 healthy children, while the dataset GSE95233 included 102 septic subjects and 22 healthy volunteers. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were screened by GEO2R online analysis. The DAVID database was applied to conduct functional enrichment analysis of the DEGs. The STRING database was adopted to acquire protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks. Results We identified 286 DEGs (217 upregulated DEGs and 69 downregulated DEGs) in the dataset GSE9692 and 357 DEGs (236 upregulated DEGs and 121 downregulated DEGs) in the dataset GSE95233. After the intersection of DEGs of the two datasets, a total of 98 co-DEGs were obtained. DEGs associated with sepsis were involved in inflammatory responses such as T cell activation, leukocyte cell-cell adhesion, leukocyte-mediated immunity, cytokine production, immune effector process, lymphocyte-mediated immunity, defense response to fungus, and lymphocyte-mediated immunity. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis suggested that sepsis was connected to bacterial and viral infections. Through PPI network analysis, we screened the most important hub genes, including ITK, CD247, MMP9, CD3D, MMP8, KLRK1, and GZMK. Conclusions In conclusion, the present study revealed an unbalanced immune response at the transcriptome level of sepsis and identified genes for potential biomarkers of sepsis, such as ITK, CD247, MMP9, CD3D, MMP8, KLRK1, and GZMK.
The Effect of Brexit on British Workers Living in the EU

The effect of Brexit is an important topic in the European and British political agendas. This study examines the perspective of the EU countries, with regards how British citizens working in an EU country reacted to the end of free movement of workers. Employing synthetic control methods and using data from Portugal, we estimate how the behaviour of UK citizens working in Portugal would have evolved if the Remain vote had won the referendum. Our results suggest that the Brexit referendum reduced the number of UK citizens working in Portugal, particularly in the case of non-university educated, male individuals with temporary employment contracts. This reduction is explained by the decrease in the number of incomers. We also find that those UK citizens who were already working in Portugal before Brexit are less likely to leave the country. Keynotes: Brexit, employment, migration JEL codes: J10, J61, J68 E-mail: avenancio@iseg.ulisboa. pt E-mail: joao.santos@novasbe.pt.
Frictional and Hydraulic Properties of Plate Interfaces Constrained by a Tidal Response Model Considering Dilatancy/Compaction

Tidal triggering of tectonic tremors has been observed at plate boundaries around the circum‐Pacific region. It has been reported that the response of tremors to tidal stress during episodic tremor and slow slip (ETS) changes between the early and later stages of ETS. Several physical models have been constructed, with which observations for the tidal response during ETS have been partly reproduced. However, no model has been proposed that reproduces all the observations. In this study, a model adopted in previous studies is extended to include the effects of dilatancy/compaction that occur in the fault creep region. The analytical approximate solution derived in this study and numerical computational results reveal how the tidal response depends on the physical properties of the fault. Furthermore, the model reproduces all the above observations simultaneously for a specific range of fault parameters. Of particular importance is that the occurrence of dilatancy/compaction is essential to reproduce the tidal response at the early stage of the ETS. The value of the critical distance dc ${d}_{c}$ is constrained to be approximately 1∼10cm $1\sim 10\,\text{cm}$ . This agrees with the values that have been widely used in seismic cycle numerical simulations rather than those obtained in laboratory experiments. The fluid pressure diffusivity is constrained to be at least 10−5m2/s ${10}^{-5}\,{\mathrm{m}}^{2}/\mathrm{s}$ or less, and the effective normal stress is constrained to 105∼6Pa ${10}^{5\sim 6}\,\text{Pa}$ . In conclusion, this study shows that reproducing the tidal response of tectonic tremors during the ETS is useful for estimating fault physical properties, including hydraulic properties.
Effects of Sensory Garments on Sleep of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Objective The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the use of sensory garments for improving sleep in children with autism spectrum disorder. Method Using a single-subject ABAB reversal design, the researchers evaluated the effectiveness of a sensory garment on sleep duration, sleep latency, and parental stress related to a child's sleep. Four children aged 4–10 participated. We measured sleep duration and sleep latency using the Garmin watches and parent-report sleep logs, parent stress using the Parenting Stress Index Short Form, and sleep behaviors using the Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire. Results/Discussion. Data showed variable effects on sleep duration and latency across children. The oldest child with the hyposensitive sensory patterns experienced the greatest sleep improvements. All parents experienced stress from daily life, and some reported increased stress due to study participation. Future research is recommended to further investigate the effectiveness of sensory garments on sleep for children with ASD. Therapists are encouraged to evaluate children's development and sensory preferences prior to recommending sensory garments for sleep.
Three Cases of Intentional Ingestion’s of Intact Cellular Phones Retrieved from the Gastrointestinal Tract

Gastroenterologists frequently encounter foreign body ingestions. Most accidental ingestions in adults are secondary to impactions of food boluses, primarily meat. Intentional ingestions in adults are usually by patients with psychiatric problems or drug abuse [1]. Foreign bodies can enter the rectum either secondary to ingestion or by direct anal insertion. A few case reports of telephone ingestions have been reported by patients with psychiatric disorders [2,3]. We present three cases of prisoners who intentionally swallowed or inserted small cellular telephones. The cell phones were either endoscopically or manually removed. All patients provided consent prior to the phone removal procedure.
Biomass‐Derived Nanoporous Graphene Memory Cell

Nanoporous graphene (NPG) exhibits an apparent semiconductivity to solve the zero‐gap problem of graphene and also offers multifunctionalities that are directly associated with its structural and chemical nature. However, reliable, low‐cost, and large‐scale production of NPG is a major challenge for its practical applications. Here, a high‐performance resistive‐switching memory cell based on biomass‐derived NPG materials is demonstrated for the first time. A new processing method is suggested to create 3D NPG starting from Saccharum officinarum. The fabricated Au/NPG/Au two‐terminal devices achieve an excellent electrical performance characterized by an operating voltage below 5 V and an ON/OFF current ratio of over 106. A range of materials and device characterizations reveal the oxygen ion migration and charge‐injection modulation as a key mechanism behind the observed memory behaviors. This unconventional approach to high‐performance memory devices is an important step toward sustainable electronics and intelligent technologies.
Provably Secure and Fast Color Image Encryption Algorithm Based on S-Boxes and Hyperchaotic Mapping

The World Wide Web is experiencing a daily increase in data transmission because of developments in multimedia technologies. Consequently, each user should prioritize preventing illegal access of this data by encrypting it before moving it over the Internet. Numerous color image encryption schemes have been developed to protect data security and privacy, indifferent to the computation cost. However, most of these schemes have high computational complexities. This research proposes a fast color image scrambling and encryption algorithm depending on different chaotic map types and an S-box that relies on a hyperchaotic map principle. The first step involves converting color image values from decimal representation to binary representation in the scrambling stage by changing the location of the bits according to a proposed swapping algorithm. Next, in the second scrambling stage, the same process occurs after returning color image values from binary representation to decimal representation and generating an S-box with the assistance of two types of chaotic map, namely, a 2D Zaslavsky map and a 3D Hénon map. Thus, this S-box is relied upon to swap the locations of the pixels in the color image. The encryption procedure begins with the production of three key matrices using a hybrid technique that employs two low-complexity types of chaotic map, namely, a 1D Logistic map and a 3D Hénon map, followed by an XORed as a lightweight process between each key generated for the three matrices and the corresponding red, green, and blue image channels. According to the findings, the proposed scheme demonstrates the most efficiency in terms of lowering the computational cost and shows its effectiveness against a wide range of cryptographic attacks.
A single-cell resolution gene expression atlas of the larval zebrafish brain

The advent of multimodal brain atlases promises to accelerate discoveries in neuroscience by offering in silico queries of cell types, connectivity and gene expression in regions of interest. We employed multiplexed fluorescent in situ RNA hybridization chain reaction (HCR) to generate expression maps for an initial set of 200 marker genes across the larval zebrafish brain. The data were registered to the Max Planck Zebrafish Brain (mapzebrain) atlas, thus allowing co-visualization of gene expression patterns, single-neuron tracings, transgenic lines and anatomical segmentations. Additionally, brain activity maps of freely swimming larvae were generated at single-cell resolution using HCR labeling of the immediate-early gene cfos and integrated into the atlas. As a proof of concept, we identified a novel class of cerebellar eurydendroid cells that express calb2a, project to the hypothalamus and are activated in animals that have recently ingested food. Thus, a cellular-resolution gene expression atlas will not only help with rapid identification of marker genes for neuronal populations of interest, but also bridge the molecular and circuit levels by anchoring genetic information to functional activity maps and synaptic connectivity.
Evaluation and Improvement of Performance Parameters for a Mechanical System Used in Minirobotics

The concept, design and construction of mechanical systems performance is limited by the ranges prescribed for different performance parameters (size, accuracy, repeatability, quality, safety, and cost). The aim of the research is to evaluate and improve the performance parameters for a mechanical system with multiple vertebrae drive by wire, to perform functions of exploration, inspection and intervention in limited space environments (anatomical). New mechanical structure contains modules that allow changing the work parameter and the algorithms to control the location (position, orientation) of the end effector. Sensory system can be configured depending on the product and the program chosen, embracing suitable position, bending and strength sensors. Error compensation by a feedback process has become the most economical solution and easier to apply. Rigidity functions and bending forces resolution are presented along with a simulation of robotic arm positions for all vertebrae. The results demonstrate the capability of this system to perform precise movements to an imposed target.
Context and the Perceived Fairness of Price Increases Coming out of COVID‐19

Abstract Objective As the U.S. economy responds to prolonged COVID‐19 disruptions, it is important to understand what factors affect the perceived fairness of pandemic‐driven price increases. Methods Participants read a vignette and rated how fair they found a pandemic‐driven price increase. Versions vary (1) the source (hardware‐store products or bus fare), (2) the magnitude of the price increase (6 percent or 18 percent), and (3) the tone of an initial description of COVID (positive or negative). Results The price increase was perceived to be fairer when it involved the hardware store or when it was smaller. The relationship between fairness and magnitude was context‐specific, as fairness perceptions were insensitive to the magnitude of the price increase in the bus scenario or when the initial description of COVID had a positive tone. Conclusion Retailers and municipalities may face different fairness constraints as they consider pandemic‐driven price increases. The tone of COVID information may affect price fairness through its impact on sensitivity to magnitude.
Estimating the Correlation of Ankle Brachial Index with Vascular Risk Factors in Pre-diabetics

Background: Prediabetes is characterized by a long duration of insulin resistance and increased fasting plasma glucose. Among the various risk factors for cardiovascular atherosclerosis and prediabetes, insulin resistance is one of them. Glycemia has been recognized to affect microvascular damage as compared to macrovascular damage. The ankle-brachial index (ABI) is a simple, affordable and non-invasive test as compared to angiography and has been found to have a high sensitivity and accuracy for the diagnosis of PAD, the gold-standard diagnostic method. This index is based on the fact that in healthy people, systolic blood pressure in the legs is typically equal to or marginally greater than in the upper limbs. This study aims to assess the correlation of ABI with vascular risk factors among subjects with Prediabetes like anthropometric measurement like BMI, Waist hip ratio and neck circumference. Methods: This will be a observational cross sectional study. The present research will involve a cluster of prediabetic subjects. ABI will be determined for all patients. Anthropometric measurements will be taken and blood investigations will be conducted. All data will be compiled and analyzed with appropriate statistical tests. Expected Results: We expect a significant association between prevalence of low ABI in prediabetics and heart problems. Conclusion: This research will highlight the adequate clinical and sociological assessment of pre-diabetes patients, including those who have been diagnosed for a long period of time.