Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A first confirmed specimen record in Chile, and sightings attributed to the lesser beaked whale, Mesoplodon peruvianus Reyes, Mead and van Waerebeek, 1991

Three sightings totalling five small-sized beaked whales recorded off north-central Chile (ca. 29°S) in February 1998, two between Punta Zorros and Damas Island and one south of Choros Island, were attributed to Mesoplodon peruvianus. A ca. 1m neonate was observed for the first time. The occurrence of lesser beaked whales in shallow water habitat (20-70m depth) is unusual in the Family Ziphiidae. On 17 December 1997, during the IWC 3rd Blue Whale Survey off Chile, researchers (including two of the authors) assigned another beaked whale sighting at 20º26'S, 70º44'W, in deeper water (878-1245m), as a probable M. peruvianus. All individuals shared the following characteristics: small body size, short snout, nondescript dark colouration dorsally and a low, markedly triangular dorsal fin. An adult beaked whale skull (specimen GPS004) was collected at Los Choros beach (29º17.04'S, 71º23.54'W) in May 1995. Diagnostic cranial characteristics, including i.a. lateral maxillary excrescences on the distal rostrum, identified it as the first confirmed record of M. peruvianus in Chile. The specimen and probable sighting records extend the species' known distribution range 14° latitude farther south in the Eastern Pacific. Evidence of two bullets shot through the head of GPS004 raises the issue of direct catches of small cetaceans in the area.
Analisis Faktor Penentu Preferensi Masyarakat Milenial Dalam Menggunakan Sistem Pembayaran Secara Cashless Di Tangerang Selatan

The study focuses on the determinants of the millennial community preference in using cashless payment. The aim of research to identify factors that considered the millennial to use cashless payment. In theory, the factors that encourage people to adopt and use electronic payment system as follows: Socio-demographic consisting of age, sex, education and language, Financial, Technology (frequency of use of mobile banking phone, a personal computer, the Internet, PDAs and the use of the service over the phone) and Supply-side by counting the number of POS (Pont Off Sale) and ATM. Furthermore, the high range of the technology and the Internet and systems digital payment (cashless)The earliest touching the millennial so in this study conducted in the millennial who use cashless payment in South Tangerang method is purposive sampling, the data obtained through questionnaires distributed to 100 respondents. The questionnaire prepared by the Likert scale and analyzed using factor analysis and descriptive analysis. From the results of the study showed that the determinants of the millennial use payment cashless is the ability of financial (X1) with a loading factor 0.736, Convenience Payment (X2) with loading factor of 0.732, Ease of transacting (X3) with a value of 0.875 and Special Promo (X4) with a value of 0.826-factor loading.
Risk assessment of drought-induced water scarcity in upper and middle reaches of Xiu River

In this paper, an index-based approach was presented to assess water scarcity risk induced by drought based on relationship between water use and water supply. Firstly, the index system of water scarcity risk was established from the viewpoint of hazard, exposure and vulnerability, which included drought hazard index (frequency, duration, and severity of droughts), exposure index (water use) and vulnerability index (relative water shortage). Then, an integrated risk index, namely water scarcity risk index (WSRI), was proposed using a multiplicative formula of drought hazard index, exposure index and vulnerability index to quantitatively assess drought-induced water scarcity risk. Finally, the WSRI-based approach was applied to a case study of assessing water scarcity risk in the upper and middle reaches of Xiu River, China. The results show that the drought-induced water scarcity risk of upper and middle reaches of Xiu River was at a low level, which was in line with the situation about the level of water resources exploitation and utilization in the study area. This study can serve as a reference for further water resources planning in the Xiu River Basin, and other relevant studies.
ANTARA HARAPAN DAN KENYATAAN: KONDISI PEMBELAJARAN IDEAL DAN FAKTUAL PADA ANAK USIA DINI

Artikel ini membahas peran penting Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini (PAUD) dalam membentuk fondasi perkembangan manusia. Tujuan PAUD mencakup aspek spiritual, fisik, dan kognitif anak. Meskipun memiliki peran sentral, realitas PAUD seringkali tidak sesuai dengan harapan ideal, dipengaruhi oleh faktor seperti keterbatasan sumber daya, kurangnya pelatihan pendidik, dan disparitas sosial ekonomi. Artikel ini mengidentifikasi permasalahan utama, seperti kondisi pembelajaran ideal, faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi pembelajaran, perbedaan antara realitas dan harapan ideal, serta peran pendidik dalam mengatasi tantangan. Melalui studi literatur dengan pendekatan kualitatif, artikel ini menyoroti bahwa pembelajaran ideal untuk anak usia dini seharusnya berfokus pada pendekatan bermain. Bermain dianggap sebagai metode efektif dalam memfasilitasi perkembangan anak. Namun, realitas pembelajaran sering kali tidak mencerminkan hal ini, dengan kurangnya pemanfaatan media pembelajaran dan kreativitas guru. Selain itu, faktor-faktor seperti kualifikasi pendidik, kurikulum, sumber daya, dan dukungan orang tua juga memengaruhi pembelajaran ideal. Kesenjangan antara harapan dan realitas memerlukan upaya serius, termasuk pelatihan pendidik, perbaikan manajemen pendidikan, dan keterlibatan orang tua. Dalam mengatasi perbedaan ini, peran pendidik menjadi krusial. Mereka perlu terus meningkatkan pengetahuan dan keterampilan, menjadi pendukung perbaikan sistem pendidikan, dan berkolaborasi dengan orang tua dan masyarakat. Kesimpulannya, artikel ini menyoroti perlunya perbaikan sistem PAUD untuk menciptakan lingkungan pembelajaran yang ideal, memberikan kontribusi positif terhadap perkembangan anak usia dini, dan memastikan akses pendidikan yang setara untuk semua anak.
A reliable rainfall–runoff model for flood forecasting: review and application to a semi-urbanized watershed at high flood risk in Italy

Many rainfall–runoff (RR) models are available in the scientific literature. Selecting the best structure and parameterization for a model is not straightforward and depends on a broad number of factors, including climatic conditions, catchment characteristics, temporal/spatial resolution and model objectives. In this study, the RR model ‘Modello Idrologico Semi-Distribuito in continuo’ (MISDc), mainly developed for flood simulation in Mediterranean basins, was tested on the Seveso basin, which is stressed several times a year by flooding events mainly caused by excessive urbanization. The work summarizes a compendium of the MISDc applications over a wide range of catchments in European countries and then it analyses the performances over the Seveso basin. The results show a good fit behaviour during both the calibration and the validation periods with a Nash–Sutcliffe coefficient index larger than 0.9. Moreover, the median volume and peak discharge errors calculated on several flood events were less than 25%. In conclusion, we can be assured that the reliability and computational speed could make the MISDc model suitable for flood estimation in many catchments of different geographical contexts and land use characteristics. Moreover, MISDc will also be useful for future support of real-time decision-making for flood risk management in the Seveso basin.
Caractérisation des sources de nitrate dans les aquifères cristallins du centre du Bénin

In the central part of the Benin (département des Collines), groundwater is the most important resource for drinking-water supply for the populations. From a hydrogeological point of view, the groundwaters are located in discontinuous Precambrian and unproductive aquifers which are very often affected by contamination. Nitrates and Fluoride are one of the principal causes of the contamination of the water catchments used by the people. In many wells and drillings, the concentration exceeds far the maximum concentration of nitrates recommended by the World Health Organization (50 mg/l). Nitrate Contamination of aquifers can come from many sources including synthetic fertilizers, animal wastes and manure, human waste and natural resources (soil and rainfall). This work is based on the analyses and interpretation of hydrochemical and isotopical data and attempts to explain the anthropic and naturals reasons which govern the origins of the contamination of groundwater by nitrates in the “regions des Collines”. Data are collected from one field campaign (at the end of the wet season) on about 60 drillings and wells. We used different methods of investigation to determine the causes of the nitrate contamination (chemical and isotopical analyses coupled with multivariable statistical methods). The results show that the waters are mostly contaminated by animal manures but also in some cases by fertilizers.
Cost-effectiveness of rezvilutamide versus bicalutamide and androgen-deprivation therapy in patients with highvolume, metastatic, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer

Background: Rezvilutamide, a novel androgen-receptor inhibitor with limited blood-brain barrier penetration, exhibits significant antitumour activity against highvolume, metastatic, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC). In this study, we aimed to compare the cost-effectiveness of rezvilutamide and bicalutamide as first-line treatments for untreated prostate cancer among Chinese patients, in order to evaluate the efficacy of rezvilutamide. Methods: In this study, we utilized partition survival model to assess the cost-effectiveness of rezvilutamide and bicalutamide treatments for highvolume mHSPC. The model was developed using TreeAge Pro 2022 software and relied on clinical data obtained from the CHART trial. Transition probabilities were estimated from the reported survival probabilities in trials using parametric survival modeling. From the perspective of the Chinese healthcare system, we calculated quality-adjusted life years (QALYs), incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER), and lifetime cost. A lifetime horizon and an annual discount rate of 5% were employed. To address modeling uncertainties, we conducted one-way sensitivity analysis and probabilistic sensitivity analysis. Results: The cost of rezvilutamide versus bicalutamide were $62700 and $13200. Rezvilutamide had an ICER of $41900 per additional QALYs gained compared with bicalutamide. Research indicated that rezvilutamide achieved at least an 28.20% probability of cost-effectiveness at the threshold of $38223.34/QALY. One-way sensitivity analysis revealed that the results were sensitive to utility of PD. Scenario analysis showed that rezvilutamide was cost-effectiveness if its price was reduced by more than 10%. Conclusion: Based on the analysis at the current price, rezvilutamide was found to be less cost-effective for patients with highvolume mHSPC compared to bicalutamide in China.
PD1 and TIM3 Expression is Associated with Very Early Hepatocellular Carcinoma Recurrence After Percutaneous Thermal Ablation

Purpose Percutaneous thermal ablation (PTA) is a cornerstone in the management of early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, intrahepatic distant recurrence (IDR) occurs in the majority of patients after PTA. The aim of this study was to evaluate the immune signature associated with very early IDR. Patients and Methods Thirty-one patients (26 men, 5 women; mean age:72.4 ± 8.6; age range:57–86 years) who underwent PTA for HCC were included in this study. After PTA for HCC, patients were followed and later divided into two groups: a “very early recurrence” group in case of IDR within 12 months after PTA, and a “prolonged recurrence-free” group in case of no recurrence before 12 months of follow-up. Freshly harvested intratumoral and nontumoral liver tissues and peripheral blood were obtained before PTA and explored by multiparametric flow cytometry. Results The frequency of PD1+CD4+ T cells was higher in the early recurrence group than in the prolonged recurrence-free group in the peripheral blood (24.3%, IQR: 22.3–36.5 vs 14.0%, IQR: 11.5–16.4, p<0.0001), in the nontumoral liver (37.9%, IQR: 36.0–50.0 vs 22.5%, IQR: 18.0–29.9, p=0.0004), and in the tumor (37.6%, IQR: 32.3–39.3 vs 24.0%, IQR: 20.0–30.3, p=0.0137). Similarly, the frequency of TIM+CD8+ T cells was higher in the very early recurrence group in the peripheral blood (p=0.0021), non-tumoral liver (p=0.0012), and tumor (p=0.0239). Conclusion The expression of immune checkpoint molecules, such as PD1 and TIM3 on T cells identified HCC patients at risk of very early IDR after PTA who would likely benefit from adjuvant immunotherapy. Thus, our study contributes to a better understanding of the potential association of PTA with adjuvant immunotherapies.
Design of Low Power SAR ADC with Novel Regenerative Comparator

This paper introduces two low-power design techniques for a successive approximation register (SAR) analog-to-digital converter (ADC) used in transmitting physiological signals. The first technique is called dual split switching, involving the use of a one-sided charge-scaling digital-to-analog converter (DAC) to minimize switching energy by reducing leakage in a dual transmission gate. The second technique, known as the set and reset phase, determines the amplification and comparison phases of the comparator. This approach reduces the delay time of the comparator through the use of a folded cascode pre-amplifier and a regenerative latch. The design includes a Serial-in-Parallel-Out (SIPO) N-bit register and SAR, implemented using negative edge-triggered D flip-flops (DFFs). To optimize power consumption, the supply voltage of the SAR ADC is set to 500 mV. The concept of a variable threshold is utilized throughout the design to enable operation with this lower supply voltage. The SAR ADC is designed to support a sampling rate of up to 1 Msps (mega-samples per second). The circuit is implemented using standard UMC180nm technology. According to the test results, the power consumption of the SAR ADC is only 29.06 uW, and the achieved sampling rate is 5 Ksps (kilo-samples per second). The maximum differential non-linearity (DNL) is measured to be +0.9/−0.82 least significant bits (LSBs).
A Planar UHF-Band Ultrawideband Modular Antenna Array With Tapered Probes Feed

This article presents a dual-polarized planar ultrawideband modular antenna (PUMA) array, aimed at scaling its operating frequency directly to the ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) range. In contrast to the traditional PUMA designs that use closely spaced probes feeding, the proposed design employs tapered probes with larger separation for feeding the array. This architecture enables the antenna to retain the desirable characteristics of unbalanced feeding, ease of manufacturing, and straightforward assembly while avoiding the introduction of additional shorting pins or “cable organizers” and complex external matching networks typically required to eliminate common-mode resonances and achieve wideband performance. Additionally, the use of tapered probes not only eliminates the requirement for any substrate material between the antenna and the ground plane but also inherently contributes to enhancing the polarization isolation. The wide-angle impedance matching layer is implemented using advanced 3-D printing technology, which minimizes the need for multiple substrate layers and adhesive processes and contributes to cost reduction. As an evaluation, an array is meticulously designed to operate across a wide bandwidth of 6.1:1 (0.52–3.19 GHz) with an active VSWR < 3 while scanning within a range of ±45° in all planes. The polarization isolation surpasses 15 dB throughout the majority of the bandwidth when undergoing ±45° scans in the E- and H-planes. An $8\times8$ prototype array consisting of 128 ports, with 64 elements per polarization, is manufactured and assessed. The experimental findings validate the design as the measured data closely align with the simulated results. The proposed antenna offers significant advantages, such as ultrawideband (UWB), wide scanning range, low cost, and modularity, which make it holds great potential for meeting the evolving demands of modern communication systems.
Research on Road Object Detection Model Based on YOLOv4 of Autonomous Vehicle

The YOLOv4 network is widely used in object detection tasks as a representative network, but there is also the problem that the complexity of the network model affects the detection speed. In this paper, we propose an improved MV2_S_YE object detection algorithm based on the YOLOv4 network to improve the detection accuracy while increasing the road object detection speed. Firstly, the backbone network CSPDarknet53 of the YOLOv4 network is replaced by the Mobilenetv2 network to reduce the number of parameters of the network; secondly, the channel attention mechanism is introduced, and the SENet module is embedded in the structure of the PANet to optimize the object detection accuracy; finally, the EIOU loss function is used to replace the CIOU loss function to improve the object detection accuracy further. The MV2_S_YE network is obtained and tested on Pascal VOC, Udacity, and KAIST datasets. To evaluate our approach, we compared MV2-S-YE with YOLOv4, YOLOv4-tiny, YOLOv7-tiny and YOLOv8s. The results show that MV2-S-YE 的 mAP@0.5 achieves 80.9%, 66.7%, and 94.8% on the VOC2007, Udacity, and KAIST test sets, respectively, and is higher than YOLOv8s on both the Udacity and KAIST test sets. On the VOC2007 test set MV2-S-YE achieves a detection speed of 45FPS which is higher than YOLOv8s.
PERAN REGULASI EMOSI TERHADAP PENYESUAIAN DIRI PESERTA SELEKSI PASKIBRAKA PROVINSI JAWA TENGAH

T hrough evaluating the results of sending representatives every year, Central Java representatives experienced many problems with adjusting to the training quarantine period and the selection process at the central level. The pressures, conflicts and frustrations that arise from the process of participants participating in the entire preparation process to become flag-raising troops cannot be separated from how individuals deal with the various emotions that arise. This study aims to obtain empirical evidence of the role of emotion regulation in self adjustment. The research population was all participants in the 2021 Central Java Paskibraka selection, using a saturated sampling technique, totaling 70 people. Data collection was carried out using the emotional regulation scale and self-adjustment scale. Data analysis used in this study was simple linear regression analysis which showed that emotional regulation had a significant positive correlation with self adjustment (R= .35; p= .003; b= .26; t(69) = 3.06, p < . 001), with an effective contribution of emotional regulation to self adjustment of 12% (R 2 = .12). It is necessary to identify and improve the ability of participants to regulate emotions with the provision of skills in developing emotion regulation strategies before and during the selection process.
Perceived impact of limb function loss in stroke patients: insights from patient perspectives

This article investigates the perceived impact of limb function loss in stroke patients, focusing on the subjective experiences and perspectives of stroke patients. A total of 73 participants completed online questionnaires assessing the importance of limb function and functional status. The majority of stroke patients experienced impairments in both foot and hand limbs, with hand function being considered more important than foot function by 68% of patients. Dressing and grooming were rated as the most severe problem, highlighting the significance of hand function in daily activities. These findings emphasize the need for targeted interventions to improve hand mobility and dexterity in stroke patients. The results contribute to a better understanding of the challenges faced by stroke patients and have implications for stroke rehabilitation.
ESCAVAÇOES ARQUEOLÓGICAS NO ABRIGO FUNERÁRIO PEDRA DO CACHORRO, BUÍQUE – PE

No presente relatório apresentamos a descrição das atividades de pesquisa arqueológica e os resultados preliminares da primeira campanha realizada no sítio Pedra do Cachorro, Buíque, em Pernambuco. Foram escavadas duas deposições funerárias, a de um indivíduo adulto masculino, de tipo secundário, com sinais de manipulações intencionais, datado em 640 ± 30 AP e outro, de uma criança de 3 anos, de tipo primário, datado em 2.100 ± 30 AP. Essas ocorrências denotam o potencial do sítio como cemitério pré-histórico da região.
Indigenous water conservation technology of Sumari village, Uttaranchal

An indigenous water conservation technology was studied in Sumari village of Pauri district, Uttaranchal. Since, the village had high population and low water quantity, therefore, they had developed an indigenous mechanism in such a way so that the available water could be managed properly for the use of humans and livestock. The indigenous technology developed by villagers is termed as Nawn and Chaunree systems of water management and conservation. The present paper investigates in detail about the Nawn and Chaunree systems of water conservation.
Entrepreneurial resilience (ER) and family business: a perspective article

Purpose This paper highlights the need for future studies researching the subject of resilience in family firms on different levels.Design/methodology/approach This paper reviews the literature on resilience in family businesses.Findings Resilience has become more important due to the recent multiple crises, starting with the coronavirus pandemic, followed by high inflation and energy prices, partly resulting from the war in Ukraine. These multiple crises affect the family and the business level. Future research must account for multiple levels when addressing it, i.e. the individual, the team, the family, and the business level. Resilience has to encompass all levels to sustain family business continuity.Originality/value By giving an overview of the concept of resilience, taking the family's perspective, and suggesting future avenues of research, the paper contributes to the development of family business research.
Design and Development of School Credit Bank System Based on Blockchain Technology

: The school credit bank system refers to a system that collects, stores and manages students' academic performance and credits. It allows students to transfer credits between different educational institutions and training institutions, providing convenience for lifelong learning and career development. In China, the concept of school credit banks is also gradually being promoted and practiced, especially in the fields of higher education and vocational education. Various regions and educational institutions at all levels are exploring credit bank models suitable for their regions and institutions. However, the traditional school credit bank system has problems with data security, reliability, and authenticity. Blockchain technology has the characteristics of high reliability, traceability, non-tampering, and decentralization. Therefore, we propose to build a school credit bank system based on blockchain technology. Experiments and facts prove that our blockchain-based credit banking system is more transparent, efficient and secure.