Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Comparative volcanology of small axial eruptive centers in the MARK area

We describe selected examples of small volcanic features identified during Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) site surveys in the MARK area for which additional observations and sample data have been obtained by manned submersible and/or drilling. Based on both morphologic relations and similarities in chemistry and petrography, Serocki Volcano, the site of bare rock drilling on ODP legs 106 and 109, appears to be a flat-topped megatumulus, a large rootless vent developed on a lava flow originating from an adjacent cone located above the true eruptive fissure. A linear set of five apparent volcanic centers on the east side of the median valley (the EastMARK cones) differ from one another in morphology and degree of tectonic degradation. They formed at different times and from different vents, but all were localized by damming of the flows against the steep walls of the linear valley containing them. The two northernmost features are probably megatumuli at the terminal ends of lava flows descending the valley walls. The other three vents are cones with breached craters and probably were more recently erupted in situ. The Snakepit hydrothermal area is located near the highest and widest part of a 35 km-long ridge that appears to be a major, relatively young fissure eruption. The associated lavas are among the geochemically most primitive in the MARK area but have their counterparts in several subsets of lavas associated with Serocki Volcano in spite of the morphologic contrasts and large geographic separation between the two features. We conclude that a volcano like form, geographic proximity, and conformance to a linear geometry do not guarantee compositional or temporal coherence, nor is the alignment of apparent volcanic centers a reliable guide to underlying tectonic patterns. The chemistry and petrography of the Serocki and EastMARK basalts resemble older adjacent lavas and also conform to subtle along-ridge variations. This and the relatively old appearance of their flow surfaces indicate that these lavas represent the waning stage of an older magmatic event. The more recent eruptions in the Snakepit area seem to reflect a renewed influx of the same relatively primitive (and presumably hotter) magma that initiated the Serocki eruptions. Residual pockets of this hotter magma in the shallow crust may provide the heat that drives the present hydrothermal system.
Revisión crítica de los conjuntos líticos gravetienses y su contexto arqueológico en la Península Ibérica The Gravettian lithic assemblages from the Iberian Peninsula: a critical assessment

A revision of the lithic assamblages defined as Gravettian/Perigordian in the Iberian Peninsula is developed attending the different researches on this type of material and to their archaeological, chronological and palaeoclimatic contexts. A synthesis on the industrial interpretation proposals that have been presented so far is suggested. Calibrated radiocarbon ages of all the available dates for the Gravettian are provided and finally the relations are explored for the dates and the palaeoclimatic contexts in which the samples were formed. To conclude, the necessity to revise the idea of unity or identity that is usually given to this hypothetical ‘culture’ or technical tradition is pointed out.
Significant Reduction in External Ventricular Drain-Related Infections After Introducing a Novel Bundle Protocol: A Before and After Trial

Background External ventricular drain (EVD)-related infection (ERI) is a serious complication in neurosurgical patients. The estimated ERI rates range from 5 to 20 cases per 1,000 EVD catheter days. The pathophysiology of ERI is similar to central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) stemming from skin-derived bacterial colonization. The use of bundle management can reduce CLABSI rates. Due to the pathogenic similarities between infections related to the two devices, we developed and evaluated the effectiveness of an ERI-bundle protocol based on CLABSI bundles. Methods From November 2016 to November 2021, we conducted a study to evaluate the effectiveness of an ERI-bundle protocol. This study adopted a before-and-after trial, comparing the ERI rates for the 2 years before and 3 years after the introduction of the newly developed ERI-bundle protocol. We also analyzed the contributing factors to ERI using logistic regression analysis. Results A total of 183 patients with 2,381 days of catheter use were analyzed. The ERI rate decreased significantly after the ERI-bundle protocol from 16.7% (14 of 84; 14.35 per 1,000 catheter days) to 4.0% (4 of 99; 3.21 per 1,000 catheter days) (P = 0.004). Conclusion Introduction of the ERI-bundle protocol was very effective in reducing ERI.
Regional tourism partnerships and competitive advantage in Victoria

Increased pressures of enhanced globalisation, the introduction of new technologies and improved means of communication have all changed the traditional marketplace. The impacts of these changes are only beginning to be examined in rural and regional Australia. In this paper the authors briefly consider three frameworks for regional tourism growth based on competitive advantage. These are based on clustering effects; strategic alliances; and a more community inclusive form of regional tourism development based on collaborative advantage. The state of Victoria is used as an example in this paper where appropriate. The role of academic research in clarifying regional tourism issues is also considered.
Virtual Sensing Techniques for Nonstationary Processes Based on a Multirate Probabilistic Dual-Latent-Variable Supervised Slow Feature Analysis

Quality prediction of multirate nonstationary processes has always been a challenging task in the past decades. In this article, a novel multirate probabilistic dual-latent-variable supervised slow feature analysis (MR-PDSSFA) method is proposed to give a full explanation for multirate nonstationary process soft sensing technique. A dual-latent variable structure is proposed to extract long-term latent information for incomplete data collection. The first latent variable is designed to describe the quality-related long-term trend and will be employed for key quality variable prediction while the second latent variable can provide extra information for quality-related latent variable construction in an incomplete data collection. The constraint between these two latent variables is discussed in details. In addition, a multirate parameter learning algorithm is introduced to adaptively capture necessary long-term information and improve the soft sensing performance of the proposed method in multirate process. Finally, the superiority of the proposed method is demonstrated by two industrial cases where MR-PDSSFA outperforms several state-of-the-art methods on quality prediction accuracy in multirate nonstationary processes.
Beyond the Shadows: Unravelling the Menace of Methanol-Induced Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a clinical-radiological illness characterized by neurological symptoms and reversible changes in neuroimaging. We discuss the case of a 45-year-old patient with an alcohol use disorder who presented with an altered mental state in the emergency room. Home-made alcohol, known to contain significant quantities of methanol, was recently consumed in excess by the said patient. The diagnosis of PRES was supported by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which showed bilateral hyperintense regions in the temporo-occipital lobes and diffuse cerebral edema. The development of PRES and chronic alcoholism, as well as binge drinking and possible endothelial dysfunction, are all highlighted in this case study. For individuals with PRES, early identification and adequate care are essential for reducing complications and improving outcomes.
The effect of irrigation on the growth, cropping and nutrition of Cox’s Orange Pippin apple trees

SummaryCox’s Orange Pippin apple trees on M.II rootstock growing in grass on a coarse sandy loam of medium moisture retention were used to study growth and crop responses to irrigation from 1958 to 1966 inclusive. Treatments A, B and C consisted of 1, 2 and 3 in† of water applied at calculated soil moisture deficits of 1, 3 and 5 in respectively. The trees in Treatment D were not irrigated.Soil moisture deficits calculated from potential evaporation over-estimated measured soil moisture deficits by as much as 20%. Shoot and trunk growth were stimulated by irrigation during the first four years, but when the trees began to bear heavy crops the effects of watering on growth diminished considerably.Heavy bearing was not delayed by the vigorous growth induced by irrigation, and at full bearing crop yields were commensurate with the growth made. In three successive years of high yields the trees under Treatments A, B and C yielded 42%, 37% and 25% more respectively than the unwatered trees.Treatment A was uneco.
Technical note: On a slight mis-registration of AVHRR channels 3 and 4

Abstract When using multispectral techniques that exploit the channels of the Advanced Very-High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR), it is assumed that the radiation measured in the different channels emanates from the same place. Evidence is presented to suggest that for one particular pass of NOAA-7, there was a mis-registration of about one-quarter of a pixel between AVHRR channels 3 and 4. A simple correction is shown to be effective in this case.
Impacts of Climatic Change on Permafrost and Cold Regions Environments in China

Permafrost area in China is about 2 15×10 6km 2, characteristic of altitudinal permafrost. Permafrost in China can be further divided into latitudinal and altitudinal permafrost. The latter, with an areal extent of 1 73×10 6km 2, can be further divided into plateau and apline permafrost. Significant permafrost degradation has occurred and is occurring in most parts of permafrost regions in China due to the combined influence of climatic warming and increasing anthropogenic activities. Permafrost in China has experienced major shifts in history, and may have disappeared except in very high mountains during the Quaternary. Accelerating fluctuations of climate and permafrost have been identified during the Holocene, and most areas of permafrost in China now are relics of cold climates, and are in rapid and extensive degradation, especially during the past 40 years. As a result of climatic warming of about 0 3~0 4℃ during the past 40 years characteristic of winter warming, extensive permafrost degradation in China has been interpreted and is expected in the future based on permafrost monitoring. This can be inferred from rising mean annual ground temperatures, deepening in thaw depths, disconnecting and disappearing of island permafrost, increasing and expansion of taliks and the burying of permafrost. In island permafrost zone, mean annual permafrost temperature has risen about 0.2~0.3℃ from 1970s to 1990s. In continuous permafrost zone, it has risen from 0.2 to 0.4℃. Thawed nuclei have fromed extensively on the edge of permafrost regions, where the permafrost table is buried as deep as 4~7 m and where the seasonal freezing can only reach 2~3 m. On the Qinghai Xizang Plateau, for example, the lower limit of permafrost distribution has increased gengrally from 40 to 80 m in elevation despits of the influence of local lithology, slope orientations and moisture conditions. The area of island permafrost zone has shrunk 35.6% on the Qinghai Xizang Plateau during the same period. Permafrost degradation has and will cast great influence on Chinese economy and environment in cold regions. Permafrost retreat and degradation has caused a lot of problems in cold regions engineering and environments in China, which have made it urgent to reconsider the permafrost protection principles for engineering constructions and operations, as well as environmental protection. The impact of permafrost degradation on water resources, thouth poorly understood due to lack of observation, will be very important for regional economy and environment in Asia.
Rare Earth Elements in Sövitic Carbonatites and their Mineral Phases

Rare earth element (REE) concentrations were analysed by atom Balashov & Pozharitskaya, 1968; Eby, 1975; von Maravic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES) in whole-rock samples and min& Morteani, 1980; Moller et al., 1980; Viladkar & Paeral separates of plutonic carbonatites from different localities. waskar, 1989) have established that both whole rocks Calcite, dolomite, apatite, and unaltered pyrochlore show parallel and most primary minerals (calcite, dolomite, apatite, to subparallel REE distribution patterns at different enrichment pyrochlore, perovskite and Ca-bearing silicates) are levels. The REE distribution in the whole rocks is controlled by strongly enriched in REE, with enrichment factors inthat of the carbonates because of their high modal amounts and by creasing steadily from Lu to La. The REEs reside mainly that of apatite because of its high REE abundances. REE-rich in the Ca-bearing phases, i.e. carbonates, apatites, Ca, accessory phases such as pyrochlore will influence the whole-rock Nb-oxides and Ca-silicates, where they substitute with pattern only when present in sufficient amounts. On the basis of Sr for Ca. Specific REE minerals such as ancylite, variations in REE distributions and mineral chemistry, several bastnasite, britholite, monazite, parisite, etc. are either rare and volumetrically insignificant accessory phases groups of sovites can be distinguished among the samples studied (with the possible exception of bastnasite in the Mountain here. The highest REE concentrations and the strongest light REE Pass carbonatite; Jones & Wyllie, 1983) or, more com(LREE) enrichment is found in sovites from Oka, Kaiserstuhl, and monly, products of the breakdown of REEand Sr-rich Alno that contain Mg-poor calcites, Si-rich apatites and Ca-bearing primary carbonate and apatite during post-magmatic silicates. These sovites are associated with melilititic or nephelinitic processes (e.g. Andersen, 1984; Lottermoser, 1988, 1990). rocks. Less pronounced LREE enrichment is found in sovites, This study focuses on REE concentrations in wholedolomitic carbonatites and phoscorites from Sokli, Siilinjarvi, Phalrock samples and mineral separates of carbonates, apatite aborwa, Jacupiranga and Fen, which contain Mg-rich calcites and accessory phases of plutonic carbonatites. The sample and/or dolomite, Si-poor apatite and Mg,Fe-silicates (olivine, suite consists mainly of sovites with a few associated phlogopite). These carbonatites are associated with potassium-rich dolomitic carbonatites and silicate rocks from localities peralkaline ultramafic rocks and lamprophyres. world wide. Its aim is to compare REE levels in the most common type of carbonatite and to evaluate the ways in which the REEs are enriched in carbonatites, which have
The use of remotely sensed data to detect channel hydromorphology; River Tummel, Scotland

Colour aerial photography and multi‐spectral imagery acquired from airborne platforms for the River Tummel, Scotland, was used in conjunction with field survey to assess the feasibility of monitoring hydromorphology and human alteration within the river corridor. The study was undertaken to investigate the possibility of remotely sensing the physical status of a nation's rivers at the national scale to comply with the requirement of the European Water Framework Directive. Visual assessment and unsupervised and supervised automated classifications of the imagery were undertaken and compared with field survey data.
Effects of Dietary Bacillus coagulans and Tributyrin on Growth Performance, Serum Antioxidants, Intestinal Morphology, and Cecal Microbiota of Growing Yellow-Feathered Broilers

Simple Summary Bacillus coagulans and tributyrin are important feed additives and both can improve the health of animals when used alone. Here, we found that the combination of Bacillus coagulans and tributyrin glycerin improved the antioxidant capacity, intestinal morphology, and composition of the intestinal microbiota of yellow-feathered broilers to a certain extent. We further found that these effects were synergistic. Overall, our study provided insight into the development of an effective and safe blend of feed additives in the poultry industry. Abstract This study investigated the impact of Bacillus coagulans (BC) and tributyrin (TB) supplementation on the growth performance, serum antioxidant capacity, intestinal morphology, and cecal microbiota of yellow-feathered broilers. Using a 2 × 2 factorial design, 480 broilers were randomly assigned to four experimental diets, comprising two levels of BC (0 and 1 g/kg) and two levels of TB (0 and 1 g/kg), over a 36-day period. A significant interaction was observed between BC and TB, impacting the average daily feed intake (ADFI) of broilers aged between 26 and 40 days (p < 0.01). BC and TB also displayed a significant interaction in relation to serum malondialdehyde levels and total antioxidant capacity (p < 0.05). Additionally, there was a significant interaction between BC and TB concerning the duodenal villus-to-crypt ratio, crypt depth, and jejunal villus-to-crypt ratio (p < 0.05). The addition of BC and TB significantly enhanced the richness and diversity of cecal microbiota, with a notable interactive effect observed for the abundance of Faecalibacterium, Ruminococcus_torques_group, and Phascolarctobacterium. In conclusion, supplementation with BC and TB can effectively improve the growth performance, serum antioxidant capacity, intestinal morphology, and cecal microbiota composition of yellow-feathered broilers, indicating the presence of an interactive effect.
Analyse mécanique des conditions de contact tôle/serre-flan en emboutissage profond

En emboutissage, le flan subit une expansion sous le poincon et un retreint sous le serre-flan. Du fait des variations d’epaisseur, le contact se concentre pres de la peripherie du flan. Ce phenomene est analyse en emboutissage profond avec un modele analytique (metal RPP avec anisotropie normale, frottement de Coulomb). Les resultats sont compares a des resultats de simulation par elements finis precisant l’impact de l’elasticite, de la loi d’ecrouissage du metal et du frottement sous le poincon.
Pengembangan Model Prediksi Iklim Musiman Melalui Integrasi Makro Ncl Dalam Sistem Informasi Iklim Berbasis Web

TAUFIK HIDAYAT. Seasonal Climate Prediction Model Development with NCL Macro Integration in Climate Information System Web-Based. Supervised by AKHMAD FAQIH. This study developed a web-based seasonal climate prediction tool. The prediction models were calculated using Principal Component Regression (PCR), where the source codes were developed using NCAR Command Language (NCL). Rainfall data from the outputs of three Global Climate Models (GCMs) used in the North American Multi-Model Ensemble (NMME) database are used as predictors. Those three models are CMC1-CanCM3, CMC2-CanCM4 and NCEPCFSv2. This study used gridded rainfall data from CHIRPS version 2.0 dataset as predictand for the prediction models. The result of PCR methods developed in NCL showed a relatively well prediction results for the monthly rainfall during the dry season, i.e. in July and October. The spatial patterns of monthly rainfall for both periods were relatively similar compared to the observed data. In contrast, the patterns of monthly rainfall from the three models showed different results in some areas in Indonesia. The Pearson’s correlation results indicated a relatively good skills during the dry season, especially in Kalimantan and Sumatra. Higher correlation values are mostly found on 1 month lead time and tend to decrease on 2 and 3 month lead time. Among the three models, CMC1-CanCM3 has the highest correlation values with r= 0.215. This study also compared the anomaly results between the predicted and observed data, where the predicted rainfall anomalies in July were nearly similar with the observed, while the predicted anomalies in January are found to be higher than the observed.
Between The Land And The City: Aboriginal Agency, Culture And Governance In Urban Areas

As Canada's Aboriginal population becomes increasingly urbanised, Abo- riginal people are creating new forms of representation and raising questions about governance and social citizenship in urban areas which are potentially transformative. There is a marked contrast between Aboriginal discourses about the land and cities, with the land commonly represented as a source of life while urban areas are typified as sources of social problems. Three sig- nificant aspects of the emergent social context in urban areas are considered: changes in relative numbers of Aboriginal people in urban as compared with rural areas; the growth of internal transnationalism; and diversity and social inequality amongst urban Aboriginal people. These themes are explored by reference to urban Aboriginal people's work, Aboriginal political represen- tation, and health in one Canadian city. It is argued that there are changing balances of power relations in Aboriginal representation and that Aboriginal agency in urban areas is having increasing effects, including the development of new discourses which reflect the strengths of Aboriginal culture. Urban areas are likely to be the locus of transition and change in the negotiation of sovereignty and social citizenship. In order to survive.we must really come to grips with the White man's culture and with White ways. For to be fully Indian today, we must become bilingual and bicultural.so doing we will survive as Indians, true to our past. " (Declaration by Elder Louis Crier, Cree Nation, Ermineskin Band, Hobbema, Alberta, 1972. Cited in Couture, 1996:44)
Space difference and correlation between population and economy in Gansu Province

The correlation between population and economy and their changes are very important in the regional studies. Through the analysis of Population and GDP data in Gansu province during 1991-2010,based on the methods of geographic concentration,inconsistency index and Moran's Index,etc,their spatial differentiation and correlation are analyzed in Gansu Province. The following conclusions are found as follows:(1)The spatial distribution of geographic concentration of population and economy in the southeast is higher than that in the northwest. Thosehigher concentration areas are distributed around the cities and this trend is strengthening. (2)The geographical contact between population and economy is compact with a consistent geographic distribution,but there are some deviations between them. While the diversity of regional economy is reducing,the gap of population size is increasing. (3)According to inconsistency index,there are three types of relationships between population and economic development in the study area. The matching type of population and economy is changed from dispersive type to centralized one. The number of counties is changing in various types of region. The coordinated development area is constantly expanding. In generally,their relationship goes towards coordination. (4)According to the Pearson related index and spatial autocorrelation index,there is less temporal and spatial correlation between population and economy. And the corresponding relationships are changed from positive correlation to negative correlation. The number of counties is adding in the hot and swelling area. In other words,the area which has higher level of aggregation of population and economy is expanding. The spatial differentiation and association changes are affected by many factors, including the physical geography condition,the ecological and environmental quality,industrial structure,etc. On that basis,several tactics are put out of development of the northwest in Gansu Province.