Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Advancements in Composite Materials and Their Expanding Role in Biomedical Applications

The synthesis of a Ni-doped ZnO nanocomposite incorporating chitosan (CS/Ni-doped ZnO) was achieved via a precipitation method, followed by annealing at 250 °C. This study comprehensively examined the nanocomposite’s structural, functional, morphological, and porosity properties using various analytical techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), high-resolution scanning electron microscopy (HR-SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) analysis. The presence of chitosan (CS) and nickel (Ni) within the nanocomposite, along with their influence on reducing the band gap of ZnO particles and enhancing the generation of electron-hole pairs, was confirmed using UV-visible near-infrared spectroscopy (UV-vis-NIR). The electrochemical properties of the CS/Ni-doped ZnO nanocomposite were investigated via electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and cyclic voltammetry (CV) by utilizing a phosphate buffer solution with a pH of 6, which closely resembled the typical pH of bacterial cell walls. Finally, the prepared CS/Ni-doped ZnO nanocomposite was evaluated for its antibacterial and anticancer activities. The results demonstrated the highest inhibition of bacterial growth in P. vulgaris, whereas the lowest inhibition was found in S. aureus across various concentrations, thus highlighting its potential in antimicrobial applications. The cytotoxicity of CS/Ni-doped ZnO nanocomposites demonstrated remarkable effects with a half-maximum inhibitory concentration of approximately 80 ± 0.23 µg mL−1 against MCF-7 breast cancer cell lines, following a dose-dependent manner.
Characteristics of Precipitation and Temperature Variation and Their Correlation with ENSO in Anhui Province during 1960-2012

Based on the precipitation and air temperature data in Anhui Province during 1960-2012, this paper takes such methods as linearity trend estimation, least square method, inverse distance weighted, and correlation analysis to study spatial and temporal variations of climate and their correlation with ENSO in Anhui during the past 53 years. The results are indicated as follows: 1) The precipitation and air temperature in Anhui were increasing annually, the growth rates were 0.93 mm/a and 0.02℃/a, respectively, the seasonal precipitation showed various trends, the rainfall both in summer and winter was increasing, while that in spring and fall was decreasing; the change of seasonal mean air temperature showed a statistically significant increasing trend, in which the greatest increase of average temperature occurred in spring; 2) The decadal variability of rainfall characteristics was not obvious in different seasons, the precipitation in summer accounted for about 45.95% of the annual; the decadal variability of annual and seasonal temperature was increasing with fluctuation trend, different from the one of precipitation; 3) The temporal and spatial difference of precipitation was obvious, the decrease amplitude of precipitation in summer and winter, and the increase amplitude of precipitation in spring gradually increased from north to south; it was not regular for spatial variation of temperature, but Suzhou was the area where the rising range of the annual and seasonal temperature was the largest; 4) Monthly as well as annual precipitation and temperature in Anhui Province had a certain relevance with the anomaly of sea surface temperature of Nino 3.4 area and southern oscillation, the relationship between the precipitation of March, September and November and the anomaly of sea surface temperature of Nino 3.4 area and southern oscillation was significant, the temperature in September was significantly influenced by the anomaly of sea surface temperature and southern oscillation, and the anomaly of sea surface temperature had even more impact on the annual precipitation and annual average temperature; 5) In the past 53 years, 16 El Nino and 15 La Nina events occurred, the impact of La Nina events on precipitation was more obvious than that of El Nino, but both La Nina and El Nino events had relatively weak influence on temperature.
Evaluation of Two-Year Follow-Up of Patients with BI-RADS 3 Breast Ultrasound Lesions in a Single Private Ultrasound Study

Background: This study assessed the frequency and progression rate of BI-RADS 4 or BI-RADS 2 during a two-year follow-up of patients with BI-RADS 3 on ultrasound screening. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on patients with BI-RADS 3 lesions who entered to study from 2013 to 2018 and underwent an ultrasound on the months of 6th, 12th, and 24th after the first ultrasound. After assessment of the size, if the size of the lesion in the two dimensions were stable or decreased, BI-RADS 2 would be considered. If BI-RADS 4 were detected, the lesion would undergo a biopsy. Results: The study included six hundred-four patients with BI-RADS 3 lesions at baseline. Participants’ mean ± SD (median, min-max) age was 413 ± 9.7 (40, 19-75). By month 24, BI-RADS 3 changed to BI-RADS 2 in 585 (96.6%) and BI-RADS 4 in 19 (3.1%) cases. Considering the size of breast lesions, the breast sensitivity and specificity for predicting size progression and changing to BI-RADS 4 were as follows: For long axis diameter, 12 mm at baseline with 72.22% sensitivity and specificity of 71.53% and 16 mm in 6 months follow-up with sensitivity of 75% and specificity of 83.78%. For short axis diameter, 6 mm at baseline with a sensitivity of 83.33% and specificity of 62.89% and 8 mm in 6 months follow-up with a sensitivity of 66.67% and specificity of 83.48%. Conclusion: The breast lesion size was the most crucial factor in altering the BI-RADS 3 to 4.
Pengaruh Good Corporate Governance , Fee Audit Dan Spesialisasi Audit Terhadap Kualitas Audit Dengan Strategi Bisnis Klien Sebagai Variabel Moderasi

This study aims to examine the effect of Good Corporate Governance audit committee proxies, audit Fees and audit specialization on audit quality, as well as examine whether the client's business strategy can weaken the influence of audit committees, audit Fees and audit specialization on audit quality. This study used a sample of infrastructure sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the 2017-2021 period as many as 12 companies with a total sample of 60 financial reports based on a purposive sampling method with certain criteria. The analytical method used is multiple linear regression and Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) with the SPSS Ver.26. 0 application. The results showed that Good Corporate Governance , audit committee proxies and audit Fees had no effect on audit quality and audit specialization had a positive effect on audit quality. As well as business strategy is not able to weaken the influence of audit committees, audit Fees and audit specialization on audit quality. Keywords: Good Corporate Governance (GCG), Audit Fee, Audit Specialization, Client Business Strategy and Audit Quality Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji pengaruh Good Corporate Governance proksi komite audit, Fee audit dan spesialisasi audit terhadap kualitas audit, serta menguji apakah strategi bisnis klien dapat memperlemah pengaruh komite audit, Fee audit dan spesialisasi audit terhadap kualitas audit. Penelitian ini menggunakan sampel perusahaan sektor infrastruktur yang terdaftar di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) selama periode 2017-2021 sebanyak 12 perusahaan dengan total sampel 60 laporanʿkeuangan berdasarkan metode purposive sampling dengan kriteria tertentu. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah regresi linier berganda dan Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) dengan aplikasi SPSS Ver.26. 0. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa Good Corporate Governance proksi komite audit dan Fee audit tidak berpengaruh terhadap kualitas audit dan spesialisasi audit berpengaruh positif terhadap kualitas audit. Serta strategi bisnis tidak mampu memperlemah pengaruh komite audit, Fee audit dan spesialisasi audit terhadap kualitas audit. Kata kunci: Good Corporate Governance (GCG), Fee Audit, Spesialisasi Audit, Strategi Bisnis Klien dan Kualitas Audit
Rehabilitation of Soccer Players’ Knee Injuries: Cartilage Reconstruction, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery, and Intensive Recovery—A Pilot Study

Knee injuries, particularly anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) damage and cartilage defects, are highly prevalent among athletes and affect their sports performance and long-term joint function. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive combination therapy approach for individuals with ACL and cartilage injuries. Twelve professional soccer players aged 18 to 30 years underwent bone–tendon–bone ACL reconstruction, microfracture cartilage repair surgery, and hyaluronic acid scaffold treatment. Early postoperative rehabilitation included immediate supervised physiotherapy and complete weight bearing. Follow-up assessments involved clinical evaluations, functional joint assessments, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to measure cartilage defect repair and symptom alleviation. The results showed that patients resumed pain-free activities within 3–4 weeks and returned to their pre-injury level within 4.5 months. MRI demonstrated the absence of inflammatory reactions, repair of marrow edema, and the emergence of new cartilage. Six months and one year after surgery, the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) and the Short Form (36) Health Survey (SF-36) questionnaire results demonstrated considerable improvement in patients’ health condition and quality of life. Overall, the study suggests that the combination of Hyalofast membranes, microfracture surgery, tissue adhesive, and intensive postoperative physical therapy may be a potential alternative to commonly used treatments for patients with ACL rupture, allowing them to recover efficiently and return to sports activities.
Physiological Responses during Prolonged Immersed Static Apnea in Well-Trained Apneists

Breath-hold diving has been traditionally practiced for professional and recreational reasons and has recently emerged as a competitive sport. The physiological response during breath-holding, also known as diving response, consists mainly of bradycardia and peripheral vasoconstriction. Elite apneists can suppress the urge to breathe, sustain greater arterial desaturation and develop pronounced bradycardia, thus accomplishing impressively long breath-hold times. This study explored physiological responses during static apnea and their association with apnea duration in breath-hold divers with high physiological adaptations acquired from long-term apnea training. Nine well-trained competitive divers held their breath for as long as possible while floating motionlessly in a swimming pool (26–27 °C), simulating an actual “static apnea competition”. Long apnea durations (302 ± 60 s) as well as severe oxygen desaturation (minSaO2 46 ± 11%) and bradycardia (minHR 49 ± 8 bpm) were achieved. Apnea duration was positively correlated with forced vital capacity (r = 0.771) and apnea duration until initiation of desaturation (r = 0.736) and negatively correlated with minSaO2 (r = −0.672) (p < 0.05). Moreover, minHR during apnea was correlated with pre-apneic hemoglobin concentration (r = 0.685) (p < 0.05). The prolonged apnea durations achieved by the well-trained divers in this study, while performing maximum immersed static apnea under competitive simulated conditions, were related to their high lung volumes and their delayed and profound O2 desaturation, whereas their bradycardic response was not a decisive factor.
Fabrication of a Reflective Optical Imaging Device for Early Detection of Breast Cancer

This work presented the design and fabrication of a blood vessel and breast tumor detection device (BKA-06) based on optical energy spectroscopy. The BKA-06 device uses red-to-near-infrared light-emitting diodes that allow physicians or physicians to visualize blood vessels and surface structures such as breast tumors with the naked eye. The device consists of a built-in current control circuit to have the appropriate brightness (maximum illuminance of 98,592 lux) for the examination of superficial tumors deep under the skin, with a scan time of 3–5 min. The device BKA-06 can facilely observe each layer of blood vessels at the depth of the skin. For breast tumors, the location, size, and invasive areas around the tumor can also be visualized with the naked eye using the BKA-06 sensor. The results show that the BKA-06 sensor can provide clear breast tumor and vascular images, with a penetration of up to 15 cm in the skin and tissue layers of the breast. The breast tumor scanning tests with the BKA-06 sensor gave patients quick results and compared them through cell biopsy and MRI, respectively. The device has the advantages of being simple and easy to use, providing potential practical applications in the medical field and reducing costs for patients when taking MRI or CT scans. Therefore, the BKA-06 device is expected to help doctors and medical staff overcome difficulties in infusion, as well as identify breast tumors to support early breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Intestinal homeostasis in the gut-lung-kidney axis: a prospective therapeutic target in immune-related chronic kidney diseases

In recent years, the role of intestinal homeostasis in health has received increasing interest, significantly improving our understanding of the complex pathophysiological interactions of the gut with other organs. Microbiota dysbiosis, impaired intestinal barrier, and aberrant intestinal immunity appear to contribute to the pathogenesis of immune-related chronic kidney diseases (CKD). Meanwhile, the relationship between the pathological changes in the respiratory tract (e.g., infection, fibrosis, granuloma) and immune-related CKD cannot be ignored. The present review aimed to elucidate the new underlying mechanism of immune-related CKD. The lungs may affect kidney function through intestinal mediation. Communication is believed to exist between the gut and lung microbiota across long physiological distances. Following the inhalation of various pathogenic factors (e.g., particulate matter 2.5 mum or less in diameter, pathogen) in the air through the mouth and nose, considering the anatomical connection between the nasopharynx and lungs, gut microbiome regulates oxidative stress and inflammatory states in the lungs and kidneys. Meanwhile, the intestine participates in the differentiation of T cells and promotes the migration of various immune cells to specific organs. This better explain the occurrence and progression of CKD caused by upper respiratory tract precursor infection and suggests the relationship between the lungs and kidney complications in some autoimmune diseases (e.g., anti-neutrophil cytoplasm antibodies -associated vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus). CKD can also affect the progression of lung diseases (e.g., acute respiratory distress syndrome and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). We conclude that damage to the gut barrier appears to contribute to the development of immune-related CKD through gut-lung-kidney interplay, leading us to establish the gut-lung-kidney axis hypothesis. Further, we discuss possible therapeutic interventions and targets. For example, using prebiotics, probiotics, and laxatives (e.g., Rhubarb officinale) to regulate the gut ecology to alleviate oxidative stress, as well as improve the local immune system of the intestine and immune communication with the lungs and kidneys.
Mean circulation of the upper layers of the western equatorial Pacific Ocean

E and on O.soN at l42°E. No variation in its transport (15.0 x 10 6 m 3 s·l) is found between those longitudes. We fmd indication of the Equatorial Undercurrent at 137°E-0.75°N in the geostrophic field. The northern and southern Subsurface Countercurrents are clearly identified by extrema of eastward velocity at l65°E around 3°N and 3°S (250 dbar). No evidence of a southern Subsurface Countercurrent is found at l42°E. At 137°E the northern Subsurface Countercurrent is not characterized by a local extrema of eastward velocity: the North Equatorial Countercurrent seems to extend from the surface to 400 dbar with a south ward shi ft of its core. Analysis of the seasonal variability at l6s o E indicates that the E~atorial Undercurrent transport increases by a factor 2 between January (10.7 X 10 6 m 3 s-l) and JuIy (21.5 x 10 m 3 s·l) and the Equatorial Interrnediate Current transport is halved (6.3 x 10 6 m 3 s·l in January, 3.5 x 10 6 m 3 s·l in JuIy). In contrast, the transport of the Subsurface Countercurrents does not vary substantially between those two months. The meridional distributions of salinity and potential vorticity show that the axes of the main eastward currents are associated with strong meridional property gradients, not with property extrema. The eastward currents thus represent a barrier to the riorthward extension of the high salinity Tropical Water. Relatively weak meridional gradients of salinity and potential vorticity are observed in the westward directed South Equatorial Current and Equatorial Interrnediate Current.
Distribuição granulométrica dos sedimentos de superfície do estuário do rio Minho

Resumo Em Agosto de 2009, no âmbito do Projecto Natura Mino-Minho (0234_NATURA _MINO_MINHO_1_E) foi realizada a campanha Minho09 onde se realizou a colheita de 49 amostras de superficie com amostrador Van Veen. Estas amostras foram colhidas no troco do rio Minho entre Tuy e Caminha. Neste trabalho sao apresentados os dados de granulometria determinados nessas amostras. De uma forma geral, as amostras estudadas sao essencialmente compostas por areias (80%; 63 μm > material > 2000 μm) com uma componente de cascalho (11%; material > 2000 μm) e de material fino (9%; material < 63 μm). As amostras mais grosseiras (sedimento cascalhento) encontram-se a montante do estuario havendo uma diminuicao gradual da fraccao grosseira para jusante onde se encontram as areias. Esta distribuicao permite dividir o estuario em duas zonas distintas: de montante (Tuy) a Vila Nova de Cerveira, e de Vila Nova de Cerveira a boca do estuario. A primeira zona, mais a montante e caracterizada por material mais grosseiro – cascalho a sedimento cascalhento, sub-maturo indicando uma maior energia e uma maior proximidade a rochamae. A zona mais a jusante e constituida essencialmente por areias mal calibradas a moderadamente calibradas indicando uma menor energia.
A NEW METHOD FOR COLOR GAMUT MAPPING BY GENETIC ALGORITHM

o reproduce an image, it is necessary to map out of gamut colors of the image to destination gamut. It is clear that the best color gamut mapping introduces the perceptually closest image to the original one. In this study, a new color gamut mapping is purposed by the aid of Genetic Algorithm (GA). The color difference between the original and mapped images based on SLAB formula was chosen as fitness function. The proposed algorithm was applied in CIELAB color space and special genetic operators were developed to meet the aim of gamut mapping. To increase the rate of convergence and have a faster algorithm, one of the initial population chromosomes can be obtained from the result of clipping method. The results showed that the new method introduces smaller color difference between the reproduced and original images in comparison with the common clipping method. The other advantage of the genetic color gamut mapping is that any new criterion for color image difference can be easily used as a fitness function. In addition, by this method the final colors are not restricted to the gamut surface and they may be included into the gamut. Prog. Color Colorants Coat. 2(2009), 95-101. © Institute for Color Science and Technology.
A CMOS-Compatible Gate-Assisted Photonic Demodulator With Contrast Enhancement for Time-of-Flight Sensing

This paper presents a CMOS-compatible gate-assisted photonic demodulator with contrast enhancement (GAPD-CE) techniques. To form an asymmetric field inside the substrate that will facilitate the transfer of photogenerated electrons, p-well and channel doping techniques are applied under the polysilicon guides. Modulation contrast (MC) values extracted from TCAD simulation show that the modified structure effectively collects electrons generated deep within the substrate. A prototype of the GAPD-CE is fabricated in a 0.18- $\mu \text{m}$ standard CMOS foundry process. An MC of 83% and 57% at 1 MHz and 30 MHz, respectively, are achieved under 850 nm illumination, demonstrating the potential of the proposed device for time-of-flight (ToF) sensing applications.
Updated Red List of the water bugs of Flanders (Belgium) (Hemiptera : Gerromorpha & Nepomorpha)

During the last decades, the Flemish Gerromorpha and Nepomorpha have been studied intensively. All the material sampled since 1989 by the Flemish Envi ronment Agency for the monitoring of the ecological water quality has now been identified, w hich resulted in a lot of new data, especially for watercourses. On the other hand, stagnant waters we re investigated during several studies carried out by the Royal Belgian Institute for Natural Sciences , the Research Institute for Nature and Forest, Natuurpunt and the authors. The increased knowledge of this group indicated that the previous Red List needed to be updated. In the mean time, a more standardised approach was used here by applying the IUCN-criteria. The results are alarming : 23 ou t of 62 evaluated species, or 37% of the Gerromorpha and Nepomorpha fauna, are either Regionally Extinct or threatened with extinction. Hopefully, the present Red List will result in an i mproved protection of the remaining populations and, preferably, the expansion of their area of occupanc y.
Fortifying Against Cyber Fraud: Instrument Development with the Protection Motivation Theory

—Cybersecurity has become a trending topic in this technological era. Crimes keep happening in this medium and bring challenges for researchers and IT professionals worldwide to find the best solution to overcome this issue. Crimes primarily related to fraud on e-services have become a red alert that needs to be a concern for netizens. Instead of simply believing in the human-created network and system, individuals or users should acquire and implement protective behaviours for themselves. Thus, a few factors such as source credibility, perceived value of data, wishful thinking, perceived threat severity, perceived threat vulnerability, maladaptive rewards, and response efficacy have been investigated in this study, and the Protection Motivation Theory is used to counter cybersecurity issues faced by users. A tool has been created to facilitate the collection of empirical data necessary for verifying the proposed model. Analysis such as Content validity index (CVI) and Scale-level CVI (S-CVI) have been used to validate the item. The findings indicate that one of the items does not meet the criteria, however, it has been suggested by experts to revise and make it comprehensible to use for the main study. This paper also includes a discussion part regarding the implications of the experts' evaluation. This study, in particular, can help boost the understanding of cyber fraud and the proper methods, a user can employ to avoid becoming a victim.