Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Mafic High‐Pressure Rocks Are Preferentially Exhumed From Warm Subduction Settings

The oceanic crust that enters a subduction zone is generally recycled to great depth. In rare and punctuated episodes, however, blueschists and eclogites derived from subducted oceanic crust are exhumed. Compilations of the maximum pressure‐temperature conditions in exhumed rocks indicate significantly warmer conditions than those predicted by thermal models. This could be due to preferential exhumation of rocks from hotter conditions that promote greater fluid productivity, mobility, and buoyancy. Alternatively, the models might underestimate the forearc temperatures by neglecting certain heat sources. We compare two sets of global subduction zone thermal models to the rock record. We find that the addition of reasonable amounts of shear heating leads to less than 50 °C heating of the oceanic crust compared to models that exclude this heat source. Models for young oceanic lithosphere tend to agree well with the rock record. We test the hypothesis that certain heat sources may be missing in the models by constructing a global set of models that have high arbitrary heat sources in the forearc. Models that satisfy the rock record in this manner, however, fail to satisfy independent geophysical and geochemical observations. These combined tests show that the average exhumed mafic rock record is systematically warmer than the average thermal structure of mature modern subduction zones. We infer that typical blueschists and eclogites were exhumed preferentially under relatively warm conditions that occurred due to the subduction of young oceanic lithosphere or during the warmer initial stages of subduction.
Socket-shield Technique and immediate implant placement for ridge preservation in the aesthetic region: a 1-year clinical and tomographic follow-up

Objective: To describe the clinical, radiographic and tomographic aspects, as well as complications, success, aesthetic and functional results of an implant placed using the “socket shield” technique. Case Details: Represents a 46-year-old patient, with increased mobility of the crown in the bucco-palatal direction, with indication for extraction replaced by immediate implant. Atraumatic extraction, socket preservation technique and immediate implant placement were performed. The socket-shield technique was designed for placing implants to protect the oral bone and achieve adequate aesthetics. The buccal fragment of the tooth was kept fixed and the implant was placed in contact with the tooth fragment. Cone Bean computed tomography showed bone formation in the buccal aspect 1 year later, and demonstrated stability of the peri-implant bone tissue and replacement of the root remnant by bone. The clinical appearance demonstrated maintenance of peri-implant soft tissues and good aesthetics without gingival retraction. Final considerations: One-year follow-up shows adequate healing and healthy peri-implant tissue, suggesting that the socket-shield technique with immediate implant placement can be an excellent alternative for preserving the vestibular cortex and implant placement, especially in the aesthetic area.
Ground‐based lidar and radar remote sensing of tropical cirrus clouds at Nauru Island: Cloud statistics and radiative impacts

Ground based active and passive remote sensing instrumentation are combined to derive radiative and macrophysical properties of tropical cirrus clouds. Eight months of cirrus observations at the Department of Energy Atmospheric Radiation Measurement site located on Nauru Island provide independent retrieval of cloud height and visible optical depth using lidar and radar techniques. Comparisons reveal the millimeter cloud radar does not detect 13% of cirrus clouds with a cloud base higher than 15 km that are detected by the lidar. Lidar and radar cloud heights demonstrate good agreement when the cloud lies below 15 km. Radar and lidar retrievals of visible optical depth also compare well for all but the optically thinnest clouds. Cloud occurrence at Nauru as measured by lidar, reveal clear sky conditions occur on average 40%, low clouds 16%, and high clouds 44% of the time. Analysis of observed cirrus macrophysical and radiative properties suggests that two different types of cirrus exist in the tropical western Pacific: high, thin, laminar cirrus with cloud base higher than 15 km, and lower, physically thicker, more structured cirrus clouds. Differences in cirrus types are likely linked to their formation mechanisms. Radiosonde profiles of temperature and equivalent potential temperature near themore » tropical tropopause show a clear transition between neutrally stable and stable air at ~15 km, which may also explain the presence of two distinct cirrus types. Radiative heating rate and cloud forcing calculations for specific cirrus cases reveal the impact of tropical cirrus clouds on the earth? s radiation budget. « less
Comment on “Large Eddy Simulation of Turbulence and Solute Transport in a Forested Headwater Stream” by Khosronejad et al.: Invalid Representation of Scalar Transport by the Act of Diffusion

An invalid representation of diffusion‐based scalar transport in the advection‐diffusion equation in Khosronejad et al. (2016, https://doi.org/10.1002/2014JF003423) is discussed here. It is discussed that the error may increase diffusion‐based transport by up to 3 orders of magnitude where the turbulence intensity is low.
Shore and bar cross‐shore migration, rotation, and breathing processes at an embayed beach

A principal component analysis (PCA) is used to decompose data on the coupled morphodynamics of the shoreline and nearshore sandbar of a typical single‐barred embayed beach (Tairua Beach, New Zealand). Dynamic patterns are classified into simultaneous modes, where the bar and shoreline move at the same time, and nonsimultaneous modes, where the shore moves independently from the bar, and vice versa. Two simultaneous modes accounting for 65% of the variance of the shoreline and barline dominate the system. One mode describes inverse shoreline and sandbar cross‐shore migrations (alongshore averaged), occurring with simultaneous rotations in the same direction. The other mode accounts for migration in the same direction accompanied by variations of the barline curvature (similar to “breathing modes” previously described in embayed beach shoreline modeling studies). Two nonsimultaneous modes of lesser importance account separately for independent shoreline and barline rotations (10 to 15% of the variance explained). A PCA applied to the shore and sandbar behaviors modeled by four standard equilibrium models simulating shore and sandbar cross‐shore migrations and rotations show that these are interrelated because of a correlation between wave energy and direction. Shore and bar rotations are coupled partially because the shape of the bay induces a correlation of their respective drivers, the wave angle of incidence and the alongshore gradient of wave energy. However, this correlation depends on the wave energy. This, in combination with different shore and sandbar response times (quantified using the models), also explains the independent rotations reflected by the nonsimultaneous modes.
Coudoulous I (Tour-de-Faure, Lot), site du Pléistocène moyen en Quercy

Depuis la reprise des travaux en 1993, un premier bilan pluridisciplinaire est presente ne concernant que l'aven appele Coudoulous I. La sequence detritique, dont la dynamique sedimentaire est precisee, est encadree par deux generations de planchers stalagmitiques. Elle est attribuee sur la base d'arguments biochronologiques a la fin du Pleistocene moyen. Dans les ensembles inferieurs, les restes de faune sont tres nettement majoritaires (microfaunes, Carnivores domines par les Canides et Felides, Herbivores en proportion variable) mais une faible composante anthropique est toujours presente avec notamment des artefacts lithiques. En sommet de sequence, la couche 4, datee du stade isotopique 6 montre une composante differente puisqu'elle resulte d'une exploitation humaine d'une espece privilegiee, le Bison dont les restes sont associes a une industrie lithique au statut techno-typologique original.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY AND REPRODUCTIVE HORMONES IN POSTPARTUM ANESTRUS COWS DIAGNOSED BY ULTRASOUND IN BASRAH PROVINCE

This study was conducted in Basrah province from September 2022 till December 2022 to evaluate the ratio of enzymatic antioxidants; catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-px), glutathione (GSH), and the concentration of malondialdehyde level (MDA) in the serum of 10 cows that suffered from postpartum anestrus compared five cyclic cows as a control group. In addition, a hormonal evaluation (Estrogen E2, progesterone P4, and cortisol) in postpartum anestrus cows compared regular control group. Postpartum anestrus and cyclic cows are diagnosed ultrasonographically by examining the genital tract per rectum using ultrasound. The results revealed a significant decrease (P<0.05) in all antioxidant enzymes (SOD, CAT, GSH-px) in postpartum anestrus cows in compared with to regular cyclic cows. The results of GSH analysis revealed that nonsignificant elevation occurred in postpartum anestrus cows compared to normal cyclic cows, and a significant increase (P<0.05) in the MDA level occurred in anestrus cows compared control group. The hormonal analysis showed a significant decrease (P<0.05) in both estrogen and progesterone with a significant elevation (P<0.05) for cortisol in anestrus cows compared to cyclic cows. The study concluded the postpartum anestrus cows were under oxidative stress, which plays an essential role in anestrus, especially after parturition
Talking about Places:Considering Context for the Geolocation of Images Extracted from Tweets

This paper investigates the extraction of geolocated images from social media. Pictures taken with a mobile device are typically georeferenced, but social media may or may not provide geo-coordinates, depending on their privacy policies. Our goal is to geolocate images extracted from Twitter to support emergency services in natural disasters. As the number of tweets with native georeferences is limited, we introduce algorithms that take advantage of various contextual clues included in social media posts to help increase the proportion of posts that can be geolocated. Using an explorative approach, we also investigate how to locate, in other social media, images that were originally embedded in tweets. The application of these context-based algorithms to a case study is discussed.
Insights into the Zonal-Mean Response of the Hydrologic Cycle to Global Warming from a Diffusive Energy Balance Model

Recent studies have shown that the change in poleward energy transport under global warming is well approximated by downgradient transport of near-surface moist static energy (MSE) modulated by the spatial pattern of radiative forcing, feedbacks, and ocean heat uptake. Here we explore the implications of downgradient MSE transport for changes in the vertically integrated moisture flux and thus the zonal-mean pattern of evaporation minus precipitation ( E − P). Using a conventional energy balance model that we have modified to represent the Hadley cell, we find that downgradient MSE transport implies changes in E − P that mirror those simulated by comprehensive global climate models (GCMs), including a poleward expansion of the subtropical belt where E > P, and a poleward shift in the extratropical minimum of E − P associated with the storm tracks. The surface energy budget imposes further constraints on E and P independently: E increases almost everywhere, with relatively little spatial variability, while P must increase in the deep tropics, decrease in the subtropics, and increase in middle and high latitudes. Variations in the spatial pattern of radiative forcing, feedbacks, and ocean heat uptake across GCMs modulate these basic features, accounting for much of the model spread in the zonal-mean response of E and P to climate change. Thus, the principle of downgradient energy transport appears to provide a simple explanation for the basic structure of hydrologic cycle changes in GCM simulations of global warming.
Materials used in pulpotomy: an overview

A pulpotomy is a dental method that can be used on both children and adults. Tooth decay can lead to an infection wherein the pulp inside the tooth gets affected. In such cases, a pulpotomy is performed, wherein the pulp present in the crown (the visible part of the tooth) is extracted while the pulp in the root canal is retained. Devitalization, preservation, and regeneration have been the three main directions that pulpotomy therapy for primary teeth has taken. Formocresol and electrocautery are examples of devitalization (mummification, cauterization), which is when vital tissue is intended to be destroyed. Treatment with glutaraldehyde and ferric sulphate is an example of preservation (minimum devitalization, noninductive), which is the retention of the most vital tissue without inducing reparative dentin. Calcium hydroxide has long been linked to regeneration (inductive, reparative), the activation of a dent in bridge. In the upcoming years, regeneration is anticipated to grow the fastest of the three categories.
Magnolol Reduces Atopic Dermatitis-like Symptoms in BALB/c Mice

In traditional Korean medicines, Magnolia officinalis is commonly included for the remedy of atopic dermatitis, and magnolol is a major constituent of Magnolia officinalis. Its pharmacological effects include anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and antioxidant effects. Using BALB/c mice repeatedly exposed to 1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene (DNCB), magnolol was evaluated in atopic dermatitis-like lesions. Administration of magnolol (10 mg/kg, intraperitoneal injection) markedly relieved the skin lesion severity including cracking, edema, erythema, and excoriation, and significantly inhibited the increase in IgE levels in the peripheral blood. A DNCB-induced increase in mast cell accumulation in atopic dermatitis skin lesions was reversed by magnolol administration, as well as a rise in expression levels of pro-inflammatory Th2/Th17/Th1 cytokines’ (IL-4, IL-13, IL-17A, IFN-γ, IL-12A, TARC, IL-8, and IL-6) mRNAs in the lymph nodes and skin (n = 5 per group). In lymph nodes, magnolol reversed DNCB’s increase in CD4+RORγt+ Th17 cell fraction and decrease in CD4+FoxP3+ regulatory T cell fraction. The results also showed that magnolol suppressed T cell differentiation into Th17 and Th2 cells, but not Th1 cells. Magnolol suppresses atopic dermatitis-like responses in the lymph nodes and skin, suggesting that it may be feasible to use it as a treatment for atopic dermatitis through its suppression of Th2/Th17 differentiation.
AI adoption in recruitment and selection: exploring different factors of TOE model in Pakistan

In today’s business environment, the role of adoption of AI is very important. Although the pace of this adoption is low in emerging markets and Pakistan in particular, however, it is increasing significantly in the devolved markets. In the coming years it would be indispensable for organizations to opt for AI adoption in different task management. There is little evidence of AI adoption in recruitment and selection. The objective of this study is to explore the different factors impacting AI adoption in recruitment and selection process. The different factors that fall under the broader category of technological, organizational, environmental of TOE model in recruitment and selection process are investigated through interviews. The sample of this study is senior management from different organizations where AI adoption is used, or they have intention to use. This study has found and validated some existing factors and new some factors are identified. Management also has shown some concern about adoption of AI. The results of this study can be valuable for the organizations to develop their AI adoption practices in this competing environment to have viable and distinguishable edge.
Urbanización e industrialización en Ecuador

El presente trabajo examina la relacion entre la tasa de crecimiento de la urbanizacion y la tasa de industrializacion en Ecuador de 1965 a 2015. Se utilizo datos del World Development Indicator del Banco Mundial. A traves del uso de tecnicas de cointegracion y correccion de error se busca, demostrar que el crecimiento de la industria como consecuencia del crecimiento de la urbanizacion,genera mas ingresos a la economia. Estimamos la relacion en un pais que tiene un bajo nivel de participacion de la industria en el Producto interno bruto, dependiendo en gran manera de ingresos de impuestos y de los ingresos provenientes de las exportaciones del petroleo. Los resultados muestran unas relaciones de larga y corta duracion entre la tasa de urbanizacion y la tasa de industrializacion.
Ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) of phenolic compounds from Brosimum alicastrum fruit and their antioxidant capacity

The aim of this work was to compare the effect of solvents in the UAE on the content of total phenolic compounds (TPC) and in vitro antioxidant capacity DPPH and reducing power (RP) of the whole fruit B. alicastrum. The phenolic compounds of the freeze-dried fruit were extracted in an ultrasonic bath for 30 min at 30 °C, 100 % amplitude and 40 kHz frequency. The solvents used were: ethanol (Et-OH), methanol (Met-OH), 50 % ethanol (50 % Et-OH) and 50 % methanol (50 % Met-OH). The UAE of phenolic compounds of the fruit was improved by adding distilled water to the organic solvent. The highest TPC content and antioxidant capacity were obtained with 50 % Met-OH. There was a high positive correlation between TPC and antioxidant capacity (DPPH and PR). It is suggested to use 50 % Met-OH as solvent for UAE of phenolic compounds of fruit B. alicastrum.
Surface Vibrations of Bubble-like Superheavy Nuclei

The shape vibrations of a superheavy nucleus with a complete (bubble) or a partially (semi-bubble) depleted density in its central region and sharp-edge inner and outer surfaces are investigated in the frame of the Liquid-Drop Model. The quadrupole oscillations of the two existing surfaces are coupled in both velocity and coordinate and, upon decoupling, a low-energy and a high-energy component are predicted. The electric transition probabilities are estimated for the decay of the low-lying mode first 2+ state to the ground state for the entire range of the radius and density of the depleted core.
The Dutch Banking Chipcard Game

Abstract The banks in the Dutch chipcard market initially agreed on one chipcard system. One system is attractive for companies as well as consumers. Companies, banks, and retailers prevent costs of duplication, while consumers enjoy the benefits of a widespread acceptance of one card and do not face uncertainty regarding the chipcard standard. Two standards could harm the development of the chipcard market. However, Postbank withdrew from the initial agreement and introduced its own chipcard system in December 1995. This has resulted in a costly battle between the two banking chipcard standards, duplication costs for retailers, the introduction of a gateway technology in order to establish compatibility for users, and low market acceptance of chipcards. In March 2001, after a struggle of more than five years, the banks decided to return to one chipcard. The rationality of Postbank’s decision to withdraw, despite the prospect that everybody may be worse off, will be analyzed from the perspective of game theory and the theory regarding standards battles.
Innovative waste treatment by composting with minerals and worms : effects on carbon storage, soil properties and plant growth

Due to bio-oxidative mechanisms, composting and vermicomposting produce a large amount of CO2 emissions. Therefore, in this study we aimed to assess (1) the potential stabilization of carbon of fresh organic matter due to mineral presence, with and without worms, and (2) the influence of minerals on maturity and quality of the finished products. The first experiment was based on a laboratory incubation of fresh organic matter, which allowed to obtain composts and vermicomposts, with and without minerals, to monitor carbon emissions and to analyse the final products. A second incubation was carried out to investigate the effect of these products as organic amendment on an arenic cambisol. Finally, the last experiment was carried out to assess the use of co-composts and co-vermicomposts as potting media, by following the growth of. A.Thaliana. The presence of minerals during composting induced a decrease of carbon emission, likely due to the formation of organo-mineral associations or shift of microbial communities. Moreover, the use of co-compost as soil conditioner may allow to increase soil carbon storage, compared to a regular compost. Although the physico-chemical characteristics of the end-products were optimum for its use as potting media, no beneficial aspects on A.Thaliana growth has been observed. In presence of worms during co-composting, the carbon emissions were increased due to worm activities but the positive effect of minerals was still observed. In addition, worms improved the nutrient availability in the end products. Therefore, co-vermicompost tended to improve soil properties and to enhance plant growth compared to a regular (vermi)compost.
Deviation Sequence Neural Network Control for Path Tracking of Autonomous Vehicles

Despite its excellent performance in path tracking control, the model predictive control (MPC) is limited by computational complexity in practical applications. The neural network control (NNC) is another attractive solution by learning the historical driving data to approximate optimal control law, but a concern is that the NNC lacks security guarantees when encountering new scenarios that it has never been trained on. Inspired by the prediction process of MPC, the deviation sequence neural network control (DS-NNC) separates the vehicle dynamic model from the approximation process and rebuilds the input of the neural network (NN). Taking full use of the deviation sequence architecture and the real-time vehicle dynamic model, the DS-NNC is expected to enhance the adaptability and the training efficiency of NN. Finally, the effectiveness of the proposed controller is verified through simulations in Matlab/Simulink. The simulation results indicate that the proposed path tracking NN controller possesses adaptability and learning capabilities, enabling it to generate optimal control variables within a shorter computation time and handle variations in vehicle models and driving scenarios.