Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of a Method for Standardized Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing with Mycoplasma hyorhinis Field Isolates

Organizations like the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) or the European Committee of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST) provide standardized methodologies for antimicrobial susceptibility testing of a wide range of nonfastidious and fastidious bacteria, but so far not for Mycoplasma spp. of animal origin. Recently, a proposed method for the standardized broth microdilution testing of Mycoplasma hyorhinis using commercial Sensititre microtiter plates was presented. In this study, we evaluated this broth microdilution method with 37 field isolates and tested their susceptibility toward the following antimicrobial agents: doxycycline, enrofloxacin, erythromycin, florfenicol, gentamicin, marbofloxacin, tetracycline, tiamulin, tilmicosin, tulathromycin, and tylosin. The isolates originated from different countries, isolation sites, and years. The broth microdilution method was carried out using a modified Friis broth as the culture and test medium. For macrolides and lincosamides, a bimodal distribution with elevated MIC values could be observed for almost half of the tested field isolates, deducing reduced susceptibility toward these substances. With a recently published protocol, we were able to test a variety of field isolates, and consistent data could be obtained. Using this method, monitoring studies of Mycoplasma hyorhinis isolates can be carried out in a comparable manner, and the observed susceptibility profiles can be screened for possible changes in MIC values in the future.
PRIMEIRO SISTEMA FOTOVOLTAICO CONECTADO À REDE ELÉTRICA HOMOLOGADO PELA COPE

Currently, the main feature of the Brazilian electric system is the use of large plants, centralizing power generatioN , and transport this through extensive transmission and distribution resulting in large losses. In this sense, a new option has emerged, called distributed generation, in which the generators are located near to consumers, offering a means for utilities to increase energy availability locally, eliminating the inconvenience of moving this to the consumer centers. The Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems has wide application in the urban environment as generators of electricity close to the point of consumption. Are easily integrated into the building, requiring no additional area, which are usually installed on the roof of the building. Have high reliability and operate cleanly and quietly. The ELCO company, located in Curitiba, has homologated the first photovoltaic system in Parana by the local power utility (COPEL ) within the requirements established by Resolution 482/2012 of ANEEL. In this sense, the present study aimed to examine, over twelve months of operation the Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems, its effectiveness through the evaluation of their performance by following some known as indices of merit, which are: Yield, Performance Ratio, and Capacity Factor. As a result the generation of electricity proved in accordance with the expected values and the indices obtained for Grid Connected Photovoltaic Systems installed in Curitiba showed values compatible with systems installed in Brazilian localities.
A Review on Epidemiology, Clinical Manifestation and Diagnostic Approach of Dengue in Bangladesh Perspective

Background: Dengue is an arboviral disease caused by dengue virus; single positive stranded RNA virus of the family Flaviviridae. Symptomatic dengue infection causes a wide range of clinical manifestations; from mild dengue fever (DF) to potentially fatal disease, such as dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) or dengue shock syndrome (DSS). Dengue is endemic in Bangladesh with recurrent outbreak and is one of the major public health concerns in current period. Therefore; we conducted a literature review to analyze demography, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical feature and diagnosis of dengue virus infection. Methods: According to the PRISMA guidelines, the references were selected from PubMed, Web of Science and Google Scholar database using search strings containing a combination of terms that included ”dengue”, “Bangladesh”, “epidemiology”, “outbreak”,” pathogenesis”, “clinical manifestation”, “demography “and “diagnosis”. Quality of references was evaluated by independent contributors. Results: About 167,700 confirmed dengue cases were reported at 16’september’2023 in Bangladesh. Although dengue is endemic in Bangladesh, the current dengue surge is unusual in terms of seasonality and the early sharp increase in comparison to previous years, where the surge started around –late June. Plasma leakages are the main pathophysiological hallmark that distinguishes DHF from DF. Severe plasma leakage can result in hypovolemic shock. Various factors are thought to impact disease presentation and severity. Virus segregation in cell cultures, nucleic acid demonstration by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and serological detection of viral antigens (such as NS1) or particular antibodies are the preferred microbiological assays for dengue detection. Currently, no specific drugs and licensed vaccines are available to treat dengue disease in any of its clinical presentations for all age group. Conclusion: Understanding the clinical manifestation of dengue infection, prompt diagnosis, appropriate treatment, active and continuous surveillance of cases and vectors are the essential determinants for dengue prevention, control and reducing fatality rate. J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2023; 41: 69-81
Rational Design, Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Sibutramine Derivatives as Anti-Obesity Activity

Sibutramine is a medication that is often used orally to treat obesity (marketed under the names Meridia in the US and Reductil in Europe and other countries). It is classed as a Schedule IV prohibited drug in the United States because it is an amphetaminerelated centrally acting stimulant. Due to worries that the medication raises the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with a history of heart disease, sibutramine was taken off the market in Canada and the United States in October 2010. To overcome the associated problem, a strategy was developed where selective modification of this drug was performed by chemically reacting with a substrate (4-aminophenol) to form a new derivative [4-((4-(1-(1-(dimethylamino)-3-methylbutyl)cyclobutyl)phenyl) amino)phenol]. This novel derivative was comprehensively characterized by sophisticated analytical instruments such as FTIR, ¹H-NMR, 13C-NMR, and Mass spectroscopic spectroscopy.
Towards Understanding Aerogels’ Effect on Construction Materials: A Principal Component Analysis Approach

This study investigates the applicability of Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for distinguishing construction materials. The approach enhances data presentation, revealing distinct clusters and variable impacts on materials. This perspective provides valuable insights into concrete materials, guiding materials science and engineering practices. Our findings show the capacity of PCA to show a clear distinction between concrete and non-concrete composites. Compressive strength significantly affects certain composites, being influenced by aerogel loading. The peculiar role of aerogel density among the other factors is attributed to their possession of the smallest thermal conductivity. To address moderate total variance of PCA, segregation into concrete (C) and non-concrete (NC) categories is explored, offering a more robust distinction and higher clustering. Concrete materials show higher variance, emphasizing the effectiveness of the segregation approach. PCA highlights aerogel density’s influence on thermal conductivity on concrete materials. For non-concrete materials, a moderately higher variance is noted, emphasizing the critical role of aerogel-related properties (size and density). These findings underscore the importance of aerogel characteristics in shaping material behaviour.
Pengaruh Keterlibatan Orang Tua Dan Grit Terhadap Stres Akademik Pada Siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) Di Kota Bandung

Penelitian ini dilakukan bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh keterlibatan orang tua dan grit terhadap stres akademik pada siswa SMA di Kota Bandung. Sampel (407) adalah siswa SMA di Kota Bandung. Responden diambil menggunakan teknik accidental sampling. Alat ukur penelitian ini dibuat oleh peneliti berdasarkan teori Grolnick dan Slowiaczek (1994) untuk mengukur keterlibatan orang tua, dengan reliabilitas instrumen sebesar 0,892. Untuk mengukur stres akademik menggunakan instrumen yang telah diadaptasi oleh Putri (2017) yaitu Educational Stress for Adolescents (ESSA) dengan reliabilitas instrumen sebesar 0,808. Sedangkan untuk mengukur grit menggunakan instrumen Academic Grit Scale dari Clark dan Malecki (2019). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh keterlibatan orang tua dan grit terhadap stres akademik pada siswa SMA di Kota Bandung.
Generation of Quantum Optical Frequency Combs in Topological Resonators

Recent advances in manipulating topological phases in quantum systems have promised integrated quantum devices with conspicuous functionalities, such as robustness against fabrication defects. At the same time, the introduction of quantum frequency combs enables extreme expansion of quantum resources. Here, it theoretically propose the generation of high‐dimensional entangled quantum frequency combs via four‐wave mixing processes in the valley‐Hall topological resonators. Specifically, it demonstrates two irregular photonic crystal resonators supporting the whispering‐gallery resonator modes that lead to coherent quantum frequency combs at telecommunication wavelengths. By using the Schmidt decomposition, It shows that the quantum frequency combs are frequency entangled, and it also concludes that the effective dimensions of quantum frequency combs in these two resonators are at least seven and six, respectively. Moreover, these quantum frequency combs inherit the topological protection of valley kink states, showing robustness against defects in the resonators. The topological quantum frequency combs have shown intriguing potentiality in the generation and control of topologically protected high‐dimensional quantum states in integrated photonic crystal platforms.
Mechanical Investigation of Recyclability for Sustainable Use of Laser-Based Metal–Polymer Joints

Metal–plastic hybrid components combine the strength of metal with the low density of plastic. Due to weight reduction, these components are becoming increasingly important. To reduce the need for raw materials, processes for the recyclability of hybrid compounds are being investigated to reuse the metal part. The aim of this research is to characterize the mechanical bond strength after laser-based cleaning and reuse of the metal component. For this purpose, laser radiation is used to introduce microstructures into the metal surface. Afterwards, the polymer is joined to the metal component with laser radiation. As a reference of the initial mechanical bond strength, the joined samples are examined in a tensile testing machine. The polymer residues remaining in the structured metal surface are removed with different laser-based cleaning strategies. The metal is used again to generate another hybrid joined sample with a new polymer component. The results of the subsequent tests in the tensile testing machine are used for a detailed analysis of the reusability. As a result of this investigation, the laser-cleaned specimens showed significant improvements in bond strength compared to the uncleaned specimens. The process of laser-based cleaning for the reuse of the metallic part of hybrid joined components provides a fundamental procedure for improving the circular economy. In the future, this study should be validated in subsequent investigations on realistic components with complex geometries.
Growth Inhibitory Activity of Annona squamosa against Polyphagous Pest Spodoptera litura (F)

The present study was conducted to evaluate the insect growth inhibitory effect of seed extract of the medicinal plant, Annona squamosa L. against Spodoptera litura F. , under laboratory conditions. The four solvent seed extracts of A. squamosa namely, methanol, ethyl acetate, hexane and chloroform at 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2 and 2.5% concentrations were tested against third instar larvae of S. litura. The results showed that, among the four solvent extracts, methanol solvent extracts of A. squamosa at 2% and 2.5% concentration was found to be effective. It has been observed that methanol extract at 2.5% resulted in 97.5% mortality with no malformations in the developmental stages. The result indicated that the response of larval mortality and deformities in the developmental stages was dose dependent.
Composite sustainability index for online and distance education

The surge in internet usage and the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic have emphasized the significance of online and distance education. However, there is a scarcity of scholarly research on the sustainability of initiatives implemented through these modalities, and the existing measurement methodologies for sustainability are not well suited to this particular context. This study aims to elucidate the relationship between sustainability and the performance of online and distance education and proposes a composite sustainability index to assess these programmes. The methodology for constructing this index follows the stages outlined by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and employs both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The qualitative techniques involve interviews conducted with a group of field experts in order to ascertain the prioritization of indicators. Data from these interviews is used to identify key indicators for further prioritization. The application of quantitative analysis involves the characterization of participants and the execution of calculations for finalizing, weighting, normalizing, and aggregating indicators, resulting in the creation of the composite sustainability index. This mixed-method approach is consistently applied throughout the index development process. The study yields a comprehensive sustainability index that assesses online and remote education programmes. It identifies 15 sustainability criteria corresponding to key sustainability dimensions and quality deployment pillars. The practical implications of these indices hold great significance, as they can provide valuable guidance to strategic decision-makers in enhancing current offers and shaping future policies and resource allocations for programmes delivered through online and distance education methods.
Hydrologischer Atlas der Schweiz : ein erster Bericht

Die hydrologische Forschung in der Schweiz wird von einem überschaubaren Netz weniger Institutio¬ nen und Akteuren geprägt. Da sich die Hydrologie zuerst am realen Gegenstand «Wasser» orientiert und damit institutionelle Strukturen eine sekundäre Rolle spielen, ist die Zusammenarbeit zwischen den Schweizer Hydrologen sehr gut. Sie wird durch eine aktive «Hydrologische Kommission» (SANW) und durch eine initiative «Landeshydrologie und -geolo¬ gie» weiter gefördert. Diese Ausgangslage ist für die Realisierung eines umfassenden Projektes, wie es der «Hydrologische Atlas der Schweiz» darstellt, grundlegend wichtig. Damit sind die Voraussetzungen gegeben, das Was¬ ser aus unterschiedlichen Blickwinkeln analysieren zu können (Fig. 1). Eine Studie von pasquier (1977) über die «hydrolo¬ gische Szene Schweiz» gelangt zum Ergebnis, daß rund 20% der Aktivitäten im Bereich Niederschlag/ Verdunstung, 30% im Bereich Bodenund Grund¬ wasser und rund 50% im Bereich der Oberflächen¬ gewässer anzusiedeln sind. Rund ein Drittel davon ist eigentliche Grundlagenforschung. Die restlichen zwei Drittel teilen sich in angewandte (ca. 50%) und operationeile (ca. 20%) Hydrologie. Die Schweiz verfügt im Vergleich mit anderen Staa¬ ten über gut ausgebaute, räumlich relativ dichte hy¬ drologische und klimatologische Meßnetze. Die Landeshydrologie und -geologie unterhält rund fünfzig hydrologische Testgebiete. Die Forschungsförderung durch den Bund, durch die Kantone und vor allem auch durch den Schwei¬ zerischen Nationalfonds war und ist beachtenswert. In den letzten Jahren konnte insbesondere das Pro¬ gramm «Grundlegende Probleme des schweizeri¬ schen Wasserhaushaltes» realisiert werden. Ein namhafter Kredit steht zur Verfügung, um die Ursa¬ chen der Hochwasser 1987 eingehend zu studieren. Ad-hoc-Arbeitsgruppen realisierten bemerkens¬ werte zusammenfassende Berichte zur Verdunstung (lang et al. 1978) und zum Niederschlag (sevruk et al. 1985). Die Hydrologische Kommission, die Lan¬ deshydrologie und -geologie, die Gruppe für operationelle Hydrologie und die zahlreichen For¬ schungsinstitute sind bemüht, in ihren Mitteilungen Ingenieurwissenschaftlicher j^spekt Geowissenschaf tl icher j^spekt
Can gamification improve student engagement and learning?

Management education has traditionally been delivered in tedious and disengaging manner. Students manifest their disengagement in five dimensions - values, motivation, behavioural, interactional and competing involvements. This research targets motivation, behavioural and interactional disengagement using gamification. This project aims to investigate the impact of implementing gamification elements in an undergraduate managerial communication course on the students’ engagement and academic performance. Grounded in Self-Determination Theory, this project develops an online and in-class gamified learning intervention by aligning game attributes to desired behaviours and learning outcomes. Using a pre- and post-test survey, the researchers will examine student perceptions of the gamification intervention. Students’ written reflections on their gamification experience will also be subject to a thematic analysis. The researchers anticipate an improvement in student engagement and learning outcomes. Based on the findings, a set of design principles to guide future gamification interventions will be developed.
Gradient Boosting Optimized Through Differential Evolution for Predicting the Testing Effort of Software Projects

Software testing (ST) is one of the most important software development life cycle (SDLC) phases and ST effort is often expressed as a percentage of SDLC effort. Unfortunately, in the literature ST effort percentage ranges from 10% to 60%. In the literature most of the machine learning algorithms and metaheuristics for optimizing them have looked at predicting overall SDLC effort without focusing on any specific SDLC phase, including testing. Therefore, this study investigates the application of the Software Testing Effort Prediction (STEP) of Gradient Boosting (GB) machine learning regression algorithm optimized through Differential Evolution (DE). Its prediction accuracy is compared with those obtained when the GB is also optimized through Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Genetic Algorithms (GA). The performance of GB-DE, GB-PSO, and GB-GA was also compared to that of statistical regression (SR). Seven data sets of actual projects were selected from an international public repository for software projects. The results showed that GB-DE was statistically better than SR in all seven data sets at 95% confidence, whereas GB-PSO and GB-GA were better than SR in four and three data sets, respectively. Thus, we can conclude that GB-DE can be used for STEP of either new projects or enhancement projects developed in either the third or fourth programming language generation.
Fatty acids composition of scallop viscera and scallop skirt oil

Scallop viscera and scallop skirt oil were extracted by Soxhlet,and fatty acid composition was analyzed with gas chromatography.The results showed that the oil content of scallop viscera was higher than that of scallop skirt.Moreover,the contents of unsaturated fatty acids in scallop viscera and scallop skirt were 68.10% and 55.29%,respectively.Especially,compared with the total content of EPA and DHA of some kinds of fishes(12%~42%),such as deep sea fish oil(31%),those of EPA and DHA in scallop viscera and scallop skirt were 44.12% and 39.77%,respectively.Therefore,the scallop viscera was the excellent material to produce oil.
Full Length Research Article IMPACT OF BREAKFAST BAR SUPPLEMENTATION ON NUTRITIONAL AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF ADOLESCENCE

The supplementary effect of breakfast bar on nutritional and academic performance was studied among adolescent under the age group of 13-15 years. About 500 adolescents were assessed for their demographic, dietary pattern, breakfast skipping patterns, nutritional status (weight, BMI and body fat percentage) and academic performance (scales such as arithmetic, concept and processes scale, reading and writing scales). About 120g of the developed breakfast bar contributing 1/3 rd of the adolescent nutrient requirements was formulated and selected for supplementation. For experimentation study 50 breakfast consumers and 100 breakfast skippers were selected. Fifty breakfast consumers were taken as Control group (n=50) and 100 breakfast skippers were divided into two groups such as Experimental group I (n=50) with no intervention and Experimental group II (n=50) supplemented with 120g breakfast bars daily for the period of 90 days. Results about the nutritional status of the study revealed that there was a significant increase at 1% level in the weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), and body fat percentage levels of both Control and Experimental group II when compared to Experimental group I . Results of academic performance of the study showed a significant increase at 1% level in all the three groups, with less mean difference in Experimental Group I. Thus the present study concluded that consumption of breakfast on regular basis will improve both nutritional and academic performance of adolescents.
Mosaic model of SWDC-4 large format aerial digital camera and accuracy analysis of stereo mapping

SWDC-4 is an aerial digital camera that integrated by four non-metric cameras and has a large format. The main characteristic is that it has high accuracy on height precision, can be more than 1/10000 at most. This paper discusses the generation principle of virtual image and demonstrates the results of GPS-supported aerial triangulation on the test block of Beijing. From the view of convergent photography, the geometric error and accuracy of stereo mapping are analyzed in detail, which provides a theoretical basis for optimizing on performance, analyzing of error and solving of problem in practice.
Structural connectivity of cytoarchitectonically distinct human left temporal pole subregions: a diffusion MRI tractography study

The temporal pole (TP) is considered one of the major paralimbic cortical regions, and is involved in a variety of functions such as sensory perception, emotion, semantic processing, and social cognition. Based on differences in cytoarchitecture, the TP can be further subdivided into smaller regions (dorsal, ventrolateral and ventromedial), each forming key nodes of distinct functional networks. However, the brain structural connectivity profile of TP subregions is not fully clarified. Using diffusion MRI data in a set of 31 healthy subjects, we aimed to elucidate the comprehensive structural connectivity of three cytoarchitectonically distinct TP subregions. Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) analysis suggested that major association fiber pathways such as the inferior longitudinal, middle longitudinal, arcuate, and uncinate fasciculi provide structural connectivity to the TP. Further analysis suggested partially overlapping yet still distinct structural connectivity patterns across the TP subregions. Specifically, the dorsal subregion is strongly connected with wide areas in the parietal lobe, the ventrolateral subregion with areas including constituents of the default-semantic network, and the ventromedial subregion with limbic and paralimbic areas. Our results suggest the involvement of the TP in a set of extensive but distinct networks of cortical regions, consistent with its functional roles.