Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Estimation of stature from right second digit, right fourth digit, and right foot length in Annangs of Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria

Introduction: Stature is one of the most important and useful anthropometric parameters that determines the physical identity of an individual. Aim: This study was carried out to estimate stature using second and fourth digit (2D and 4D) of the right hand and right foot length (RFL) of the Annangs in Akwa Ibom State of Nigeria. Method: Two hundred adult Annangs were used for the study. They comprised 100 each of males and females with the age of 18 years and above, exclusion of those with hand and foot deformities. A digital Vernier caliper was used to measure the length of the right 2D (R2D) and right R4D from the basal crease to the tip of the finger. A measuring tape which is calibrated in centimeter was used to measure the RFL. The height was also measured with a measuring tape for each subject. Results: There was a strong correlation between RFL, R2D, and R4D with stature. Regression equation showed that stature can be estimated accurately from the RFL, R2D, and R4D. Conclusion: This study has demonstrated a means of identification of individuals among the Annangs in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Running Head: Puberty, Adolescent Neurodevelopment, and Inhibitory Control Puberty contributes to adolescent development of fronto-striatal functional connectivity

Adolescence is defined by puberty and represents a period characterized by neural circuitry maturation (e.g., fronto-striatal systems) facilitating cognitive improvements. Though studies have characterized age-related changes, the extent to which puberty influences maturation of frontostriatal networks is less known. Here, we combine two longitudinal datasets to characterize the role of puberty in the development of fronto-striatal resting-state functional connectivity (rsFC) and its relationship to inhibitory control in 106 10-18-year-olds. Beyond age effects, we found that puberty was related to decreases in rsFC between the caudate and the anterior vmPFC, rostral and ventral ACC, and v/dlPFC, as well as with rsFC increases between the dlPFC and nucleus accumbens (NAcc) across males and females. Stronger caudate rsFC with the dlPFC and vlPFC during early puberty was associated with worse inhibitory control and slower correct responses, respectively, whereas by late puberty, stronger vlPFC rsFC with the dorsal striatum was associated with faster correct responses. Taken together, our findings suggest that certain fronto-striatal connections are associated with pubertal maturation beyond age effects, which, in turn are related to inhibitory control. We discuss implications of puberty-related fronto-striatal maturation to further our understanding of pubertal effects related to adolescent cognitive and affective neurodevelopment.
Evaluation of Stress Block Parameters for Steel Fibre Reinforced SCC with Recycled Concrete Aggregate

Stress block parameters are predominantly used in the design of concrete structural members and offer a convenient method to arrive at the flexural capacity. The objective is to find the equivalent stress block parameters namely, the effective average concrete ratio and the stress block depth factor for Self Compacting Concrete with recycled aggregate (RSCC) and SCC with recycled aggregate incorporating steel fibres (SFRSCC) . SCC is defined as a highly workable concrete which flows by its own weight. Sustainability of SCC can be improved by replacing mineral aggregates by industrial waste like rubber, recycled aggregate, granite powder etc. An experimental investigation was carried out on the stress strain characteristics of SCC by partially replacing 25, 50, 75 and 100 % of coarse aggregate by recycled aggregate (RSCC) for varying design strength 30, 40, 50 MPa under monotonically increasing axial loading. The behavior of SCC with 100 % recycled aggregate incorporating steel fibres with different volumetric ratios is also explored. A total of 72 cylinders were prepared to develop a stress strain model for RSCC and SFRSCC. The results were compared with the existing models used for SCC and recycled aggregate and it indicates that Saenz model was found applicable for finding the stress block parameters. The proposed parameters were found to be lesser than the values for normal concrete specified by IS 456 and that these parameters could be used to determine the flexural strength of members made using the above composites.
Non-linear vibration analysis of a 2-DOF railway vehicle model under random rail excitation

With increase in the axle load and wagon speed, the cost of damage to rail track and wagon components increases significantly. This leads to widespread interests in the investigation of the dynamic interactions of the rail track and the wagon. Rail irregularities are one of the important vibration sources of the rail track structure and train. These irregularities have generally random distribution that are assumed to be stationary random and ergodic processes in space, with Gaussian amplitude probability densities and zero mean values. In this paper, the dynamic response of the railway vehicle due to random irregularity of rail track is analysed. The wagon is modelled as a two degrees-of-freedom non-linear model where includes non-linear spring and linear damper of primary suspension system. The Hertzian contact theory is used to obtain the relationship between normal contact force and the displacement of the mass centre of the wheel. Using the method of multiple scales the analytical approximate response of the railway vehicle due to track irregularities is obtained. The amplitudes of vibrations of the vehicle and the interaction forces between the vehicle and the rail for different line grades and train speeds have been analysed analytically by this model. According to the results, rail irregularities have more effect on the vertical acceleration of the vehicle than the train speed.
Factors facilitating and hindering volunteering practices among ethnic-racial minority immigrants on the US-Mexico border

ABSTRACT Using purposive sampling and in-depth interviews of 40 ethnic-racial minority immigrants (first-, 1.5-, and second-generations) on the US-Mexico border, this study examined factors that facilitated and hindered decisions to volunteer. Overall, analyses based on the Grounded Theory Method indicated that the participants’ proclivity to volunteer was driven by multifaceted factors related to the availability of their personal resources, altruistic concerns over the welfare of the disadvantaged, cost-benefit analyses that factored opportunity cost in decision-making, self-interest, and personal benefits accrued. Specifically, volunteering could be used as a venue to foster professional career development, attain personal growth, reap emotional benefits, and fulfil altruistic callings. Factors that deterred the participants from volunteering consisted of value clashes with the agency management, personality conflicts with other volunteers, challenges confronted in working with difficult client populations, and time constraints. This study also supported the resource perspective where participants with more personal resources such as time, network, knowledge, values, skill sets, and expertise were able to volunteer in a wider variety of capacities. Study findings can be used to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion in volunteering, remove barriers that hinder involvement, and encourage contribution from this growing segment of the U.S. population.
The Energy Transfer Yield between Carotenoids and Chlorophylls in Peridinin Chlorophyll a Protein Is Robust against Mutations

The energy transfer (ET) from carotenoids (Cars) to chlorophylls (Chls) in photosynthetic complexes occurs with almost unitary efficiency thanks to the synergistic action of multiple finely tuned channels whose photophysics and dynamics are not fully elucidated yet. We investigated the energy flow from the Car peridinin (Per) to Chl a in the peridinin chlorophyll a protein (PCP) from marine algae Amphidinium carterae by using two-dimensional electronic spectroscopy (2DES) with a 10 fs temporal resolution. Recently debated hypotheses regarding the S2-to-S1 relaxation of the Car via a conical intersection and the involvement of possible intermediate states in the ET were examined. The comparison with an N89L mutant carrying the Per donor in a lower-polarity environment helped us unveil relevant details on the mechanisms through which excitation was transferred: the ET yield was conserved even when a mutation perturbed the optimization of the system thanks to the coexistence of multiple channels exploited during the process.
The Impact of Security and Perceived Ease of Use on Reuse Intention of E-Wallet Users in Jakarta: The Mediating Role of E-Satisfaction

This study aims to analyze the impact of security and perceived ease of use on reuse intention and the mediating role of e-satisfaction on the impact of security and perceived ease of use on reuse intention. The research model consists of two independent variables, one mediating variable and one dependent variable. This study proposed four hypotheses and conducted Partial Least Squares – Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) using SmartPLS 3.3. 0 software. The analysis data of this study was conducted in three phases: outer-model analysis, inner-model analysis, and hypotheses testing. This study was conducted on e-wallet users who live in Jakarta, with a total sample of 154 respondents from 177 questionnaires responded. The results implied that security has a positive and not significant impact on e-satisfaction of e-wallet users, while perceived ease of use has a positive and significant impact on e-satisfaction of e-wallet users. Moreover, security has a positive and not significant impact on reuse intention, while perceived ease of use has a positive and significant impact on reuse intention. E-satisfaction has a positive and significant impact on reuse intention. Furthermore, e-satisfaction does not mediate the impact of security on reuse intention, but it mediates the positive and significant impact of perceived ease of use on reuse intention.
Living Lab as a Service: Individuelle Dienstleistungen zur nutzerzentrierten Innovationsentwicklung im Smart Home

Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologie (IKT) in den Bereichen Smart Home und Smart Living ist durch die zunehmende Vernetzung des hauslichen Anwendungsfelds mit der Digitalisierung des Stromnetzes, alternativen Moglichkeiten der Energiegewinnung und -speicherung und neuer Mobilitatskonzepte gepragt und zu einem unverzicht-baren Bestandteil privaten wie unternehmerischen Handelns geworden.
Age, growth, and ontogenetic variation in the sagitta otolith of Opsanus beta (Goode & Bean, 1880), a non-native species in a wetland of international importance

Invasive species are among the most important problems for biodiversity conservation worldwide, particularly in megadiverse countries such as Brazil. However, there is no biological information to develop policies for managing invasive species populations in many cases. The life history parameters and otolith variations are essential to understanding the adaptations of the species introduced in marine environments. This study aimed to identify the age structure and ontogenetic variation in the sagitta otolith of Opsanus beta. Fish samples were obtained monthly in the Paranaguá Estuarine Complex (PEC), south of Brazil. The shape indices verified ontogenetic variations in the otoliths (PERMANOVA; F = 110; P < 0.0001), but no sexual variations were observed in the shape of the otoliths (PERMANOVA; F = 3.65; P > 0.05). Specimen aged between 1 to 9 years were observed in the PEC, with the highest occurrence of individuals between 3 and 6 years (78%). No sexual differences were observed between the ages by the Kimura test. Our results confirm that the O. beta population is well established with age groups similar to that observed in the region where the species is native.
Like Brothers in Arms: How Hormonal Stimuli and Changes in the Metabolism Signaling Cooperate, Leading HPV Infection to Drive the Onset of Cervical Cancer

Despite all precautionary actions and the possibility of using vaccinations to counteract infections caused by human papillomaviruses (HPVs), HPV-related cancers still account for approximately 5% of all carcinomas. Worldwide, many women are still excluded from adequate health care due to their social position and origin. Therefore, immense efforts in research and therapy are still required to counteract the challenges that this disease entails. The special thing about an HPV infection is that it is not only able to trick the immune system in a sophisticated way, but also, through genetic integration into the host genome, to use all the resources available to the host cells to complete the replication cycle of the virus without activating the alarm mechanisms of immune recognition and elimination. The mechanisms utilized by the virus are the metabolic, immune, and hormonal signaling pathways that it manipulates. Since the virus is dependent on replication enzymes of the host cells, it also intervenes in the cell cycle of the differentiating keratinocytes and shifts their terminal differentiation to the uppermost layers of the squamocolumnar transformation zone (TZ) of the cervix. The individual signaling pathways are closely related and equally important not only for the successful replication of the virus but also for the onset of cervical cancer. We will therefore analyze the effects of HPV infection on metabolic signaling, as well as changes in hormonal and immune signaling in the tumor and its microenvironment to understand how each level of signaling interacts to promote tumorigenesis of cervical cancer.
Plant Transglutaminases: New Insights in Biochemistry, Genetics, and Physiology

Transglutaminases (TGases) are calcium-dependent enzymes that catalyse an acyl-transfer reaction between primary amino groups and protein-bound Gln residues. They are widely distributed in nature, being found in vertebrates, invertebrates, microorganisms, and plants. TGases and their functionality have been less studied in plants than humans and animals. TGases are distributed in all plant organs, such as leaves, tubers, roots, flowers, buds, pollen, and various cell compartments, including chloroplasts, the cytoplasm, and the cell wall. Recent molecular, physiological, and biochemical evidence pointing to the role of TGases in plant biology and the mechanisms in which they are involved allows us to consider their role in processes such as photosynthesis, plant fertilisation, responses to biotic and abiotic stresses, and leaf senescence. In the present paper, an in-depth description of the biochemical characteristics and a bioinformatics comparison of plant TGases is provided. We also present the phylogenetic relationship, gene structure, and sequence alignment of TGase proteins in various plant species, not described elsewhere. Currently, our knowledge of these proteins in plants is still insufficient. Further research with the aim of identifying and describing the regulatory components of these enzymes and the processes regulated by them is needed.
Design by analysis of a MEMS pressure sensor

Demand for high performance, stable, and affordable sensors for applications in process control industry has led to the development of a miniature pressure sensor. This development, made possible by recent advances in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), utilizes polysilicon-sensing technology. The unique polysilicon piezoresistive sensor (PPS) measures differential pressure (DP) based on deformations of a multilayer diaphragm, which is about 2 pm thick. Deformations of the diaphragm, subjected to changes in pressure, are sensed by the piezoresistive bridge elements. Determination of the loading pressures from strains of the piezoresistors is based on computations relying on a number of material specific and process dependent coefficients that, because of their nature, can vary, which may lead to uncertainties in displayed results. To establish an independent means for measurements of the deformations of the PPS diaphragms and to validate the coefficients used, we have developed a hybrid methodology, based on optoelectronic laser interferometric microscopy (OELIM) and finite element method (FED coupled with uncertainty analysis provided by unique closed form formulations. This methodology allows highly accurate and precise measurements of deformations of diaphragms, as well as their computational modeling/simulations, and is a basis for design by analysis approach to efficient and effective developments of new MEMS sensors. In this paper we present the approach and illustrate its use by a representative example.
Assessing Quality of Education in Indian Schools on Six Key Performance Areas

This paper describes initial findings from the first year of a five-year study on the Adhyayan Quality Standard (AQS) self-review and validation process for assessing the quality of education in Indian schools. The AQS is benchmarked on “what good looks like” internationally and contextualized for India. School performance is judged on six Key Performance Areas (KPAs) by a multiple stakeholder self-review team whose assessment is peer validated. Analysis of preliminary data is provided for all six KPAs from the first round of the AQS process in 34 schools in India. In depth analysis of the two KPAs on Teaching and Learning, and The Curriculum examines strengths and areas for improvement across schools from different geographic locations and differing management structures. Findings distinguish granular aspects of the schools’ performances. Conclusions suggest that while a variety of topics are taught, greater attention is needed to: provide quality literacy and numeracy programs with appropriately challenging work for students, extend learning beyond the classroom, and develop the quality of relationships among students and between teachers and students.
Musical use of a general and expressive plucked-string instrument in software

Plucked string instrument models have enjoyed an intensive history of development in computer music, offering novel methods for synthesis and ever-better simulations of actual acoustic instruments. Research in acoustics has improved our understanding of the physics of musical instruments, and made available to composers and performers more natural sounding computer-based instruments. This paper outlines issues in the development of plucked string software models, emphasizing the opportunities for expressive musical use of these models. A general plucked string instrument emphasizing maximum expressive control is presented in implementations for two software platforms, Max/MSP and Csound. Nukulele, the instrument model, couples four plucked strings together for exploration of many control parameters including the effects of using different excitation impulses, dynamic function control of some parameters, resonance between the strings, and feedback effects. The instrument model is implemented two ways: one in Max/MSP for rapid prototyping and exploration, and the other for use in Csound, a score-based, repeatable, and adjustable system for making music. The effects of varying available parameter settings are illustrated by audio examples, and I offer guidance for their exploration and use. Appendices provide the Max/MSP Nukulele application, a Csound orchestra and score file template, and a Max/MSP application to convert data from the Max/MSP prototyping implementation to Csound score format for high quality and repeatable rendering. This document is aimed at musicians and educators and emphasizes practical musical use: the mathematical underpinnings and theory reside in the cited literature.
Acceptance Analysis of Accounting Software User though Technology Acceptance Model Analisis Penerimaan Pengguna Software Akuntansi Menggunakan Technology Acceptance Model

User behaviors in accepting a system of accounting information in the form of software (software) vary from one to another user depending on the factors that influence the feelings of acceptance that determines the attitude to use the information system. There are various theories that discuss this issue. TAM which was developed by Davis FD (1989) is one of the most widely used models in the study of information technology, accounting behavior, and psychology (Adam et Al, 1992). However, TAM still has some drawbacks which have been criticized by experts.
Handbook Of Organizational Communication An Interdisciplinary Perspective

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Entrenamiento integrado. Principios dinámicos y aplicaciones

Integrated training. Dynamic principles and applications The interest for the integrated training is growing and to increase its effectiveness is key to know how the integration process is produced in living systems. Generally, it is usually assumed that the type of integration existing in living systems and between training components is additive and linear; i.e., it is characterized by proportional, fixed and invariable relations in time, like those occurring in any technical device. This integration model, based on classical cybernetics, contrasts with the dynamic and nonlinear integration model inspired in neuroscience, nonlinear dynamical systems theory, and ecological dynamics. Some principles of dynamic and nonlinear integration like the self-organization, its non-proportional and non- conscious character and its contextual integration on different scales are usually systematically ignored in the most current training methodologies. The objective of this paper is to present the dynamic principles of integrated training for promoting the emergency of more effective and efficient methodologies while more respectful with athletes and teams.
A service-oriented simulation integration platform for hierarchical manufacturing planning and control

In this paper, a coherent and comprehensive distributed simulation platform is proposed to support hierarchical manufacturing planning and control. This platform enables integration of various hardware and software components within and across supply chain members, such as manufacturing equipment, physics-based process simulators, system-dynamic, agent-based and discrete-event simulators (DESs), and databases via web services technology. At the shop level, a DES model may run in a stand-alone mode, or in conjunction with other simulators (e.g. process or agent-based simulators) and/or hardware (e.g. robots and machines). At the enterprise level, multiple shop floor simulators (each representing a factory) are integrated into a geographically dispersed environment. Exemplary models simulating aircraft drill and assembly on the shop floor are developed in widely used packages, such as Arena®, Simio®, Anylogic® and ESPRIT®, and then integrated. The proposed platform with the hardware-in-the-loop capability is successfully implemented and demonstrated for an automated manufacturing cell in the Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Simulation lab at the University of Arizona. Experiments are conducted using the proposed platform to test (1) reduction in estimated variance of part cycle time given variations in order arrival rate, effectiveness of materials processers and material handlers, and (2) computational time performance of web services. The experimental results reveal that the proposed platform is viable to enable both vertical (shop simulator to equipment level process simulators and/or equipment) as well as horizontal (e.g. multiple shop level simulators) integrations.