Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Developing a Visitor Management Framework for WWF's PAN Parks Project - Case Study of a National Park in France

The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the visitor management planning process in progress at the Parc National du Mercantour in France. Park administration wishes to achieve World Wildlife Fund for Nature's (WWF) designation as a PAN Park. Details concerning the development of a visitor management framework for WWF's PAN Parks project will be given. Results will reflect practical aspects of Visitor Management Planning and monitoring in protected areas.
A social robot connected with chatGPT to improve cognitive functioning in ASD subjects

Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDDs) represent a significant healthcare and economic burden for families and society. Technology, including AI and digital technologies, offers potential solutions for the assessment, monitoring, and treatment of NDDs. However, further research is needed to determine the effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability of these technologies in NDDs, and to address the challenges associated with their implementation. In this work, we present the application of social robotics using a Pepper robot connected to the OpenAI system (Chat-GPT) for real-time dialogue initiation with the robot. After describing the general architecture of the system, we present two possible simulated interaction scenarios of a subject with Autism Spectrum Disorder in two different situations. Limitations and future implementations are also provided to provide an overview of the potential developments of interconnected systems that could greatly contribute to technological advancements for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDD).
The consolidated European synthesis of CH4 and N2O emissions for EU27 and UK: 1990-20172020

Ana Maria Roxana Petrescu, Chunjing Qiu, Matthew J. McGrath, Philippe Peylin, Glen P. Peters, Philippe Ciais, Rona L. Thompson, Aki Tsuruta, Dominik Brunner, Matthias Kuhnert, Bradley 5 Matthews, Paul I. Palmer Oksana Tarasova, Pierre Regnier, Ronny Lauerwald, David Bastviken, Lena Höglund-Isaksson, Wilfried Winiwarter, Giuseppe Etiope, , Tuula Aalto, Gianpaolo Balsamo, Vladislav Bastrikov, Antoine Berchet, Patrick Brockmann, Giancarlo Ciotoli, Giulia Conchedda, Monica Crippa, Frank Dentener, Christine D. Groot Zwaaftink, Diego Guizzardi, Dirk Günther, Jean-Matthieu Haussaire, Sander Houweling, Greet Janssens-Maenhout, Massaer Kouyate, 10 Adrian Leip, Antti Leppänen, Emanuele Lugato, Manon Maisonnier, Alistair J. Manning, Tiina Markkanen, Joe McNorton, Marilena Muntean, Gabriel D. Oreggioni, Prabir K. Patra, Lucia Perugini, Isabelle Pison, Maarit T. Raivonen, Marielle Saunois, Arjo J. Segers, Pete Smith, Efisio Solazzo, Hanqin Tian, Francesco N. Tubiello, Timo Vesala, Chris Wilson, Sönke Zaehle 15 Department of Earth Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, 1081HV, Amsterdam, the Netherlands Laboratoire des Sciences du Climat et de l’Environnement, 91190 Gif-sur-Yvette, France CICERO Center for International Climate Research, Oslo, Norway Norwegian Institute for Air Research (NILU), Kjeller, Norway Finnish Meteorological Institute, P. O. Box 503, FI-00101 Helsinki, Finland 20 Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, 8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland Institute of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Aberdeen, 23 St Machar Drive, Aberdeen, AB24 3UU, UK Umweltbundesamt GmbH, Climate change mitigation & emission inventories, 1090, Vienna, Austria School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK Science and Innovation Department, World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Geneva, Switzerland 25 Biogeochemistry and Modeling of the Earth System, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1050 Bruxelles, Belgium Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, UMR ECOSYS, Thiverval-Grignon, France Department of Thematic Studies – Environmental Change, Linköping University, Sweden International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), 2361 Laxenburg, Austria Institute of Environmental Engineering, University of Zielona Góra, Zielona Góra, 65-417, Poland 30 Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia, Sezione Roma 2, via V. Murata 605, Roma, Italy European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), Reading, RG2 9AX, UK Science Partners, 75010 Paris, France Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Geologia Ambientale e Geoingegneria, Via Salaria km 29300, 00015
Assessing Contractors’ Selection Criteria for Improved Project Delivery

This research assesses the project delivery criteria for evaluating construction contractor, with specific application to construction projects in Jos. The paper adopted questionnaire survey conducted on construction professionals. Structured questionnaire was administered to 170 professionals to elicits information’s on criteria used for assessing contractors, out of which 148 representing 87.06% properly filled questionnaires were analyzed. The respondents were asked to rank 10 major criteria for selecting a contractor, 6 reason for selecting contractor base on bid, 5 factors on the need for selecting a contractor as conceptualized and identified from the literature. The study deployed descriptive statistics such as relative importance index, mean rating and mean ranking for data analysis. The project delivery criteria were analyzed and the results indicated that base on bid with RII of 0.89, low price with RII of 0.88 and financial stability with RII of 0.86 were ranked as major criteria for selecting capable contractors. It was reasonably competitive, and the offer was close to our estimate, were rated high as factors for evaluating contractors base on bid. For selection of the most appropriate contractor and to fulfil the sponsor or other stakeholder’s requirement were rated high on the need for selecting a contractor. The identified factors were therefore recommended as criteria’s to be considered for assessing contractor for improved project delivery. Furthermore, this research will help decision makers, clients and others involved in construction project delivery to be well informed on contractor selection criteria that influences construction project delivery
Synovial Sarcoma in the Extremity: Diversity of Imaging Features for Diagnosis and Prognosis

Simple Summary Synovial sarcomas are the fourth most prevalent soft-tissue sarcoma, primarily affecting the extremities (in 80–95% of cases) of adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 40. The imaging characteristics of synovial sarcomas encompass a wide spectrum, ranging from non-aggressive features to more aggressive appearances. We have conducted a comprehensive review, illustration, and correlation of the radiological features of synovial sarcomas, aiming to assist in their diagnosis and prognosis. Understanding and identifying these diverse presentations, along with their associated prognostic implications, might be helpful in patient evaluations and in achieving optimal management. Abstract Synovial sarcomas are rare and highly aggressive soft-tissue sarcomas, primarily affecting adolescents and young adults aged 15–40 years. These tumors typically arise in the deep soft tissues, often near the large joints of the extremities. While the radiological features of these tumors are not definitely indicative, the presence of calcification in a soft-tissue mass (occurring in 30% of cases), adjacent to a joint, strongly suggests the diagnosis. Cross-sectional imaging characteristics play a crucial role in diagnosing synovial sarcomas. They often reveal significant characteristics such as multilobulation and pronounced heterogeneity (forming the “triple sign”), in addition to features like hemorrhage and fluid–fluid levels with septa (resulting in the “bowl of grapes” appearance). Nevertheless, the existence of non-aggressive features, such as gradual growth (with an average time to diagnosis of 2–4 years) and small size (initially measuring < 5 cm) with well-defined margins, can lead to an initial misclassification as a benign lesion. Larger size, older age, and higher tumor grade have been established as adverse predictive indicators for both local disease recurrence and the occurrence of metastasis. Recently, the prognostic importance of CT and MRI characteristics for synovial sarcomas was elucidated. These include factors like the absence of calcification, the presence of cystic components, hemorrhage, the bowl of grape sign, the triple sign, and intercompartmental extension. Wide surgical excision remains the established approach for definitive treatment. Gaining insight into and identifying the diverse range of presentations of synovial sarcomas, which correlate with the prognosis, might be helpful in achieving the optimal patient management.
Phytoplankton community structure and physico- chemical characteristics of streams flowing through an agro- plantation complex in Tiko, Cameroon

Large scale rubber, oil palm and banana plantations have replaced pristine coastal ecosystems in Tiko, Cameroon, through which freshwater flows. Agrochemical inputs into aquatic systems have the potential to influence phytoplankton community structure through adjustment of physico-chemical characteristics of water. Since plantation establishment in Tiko, Cameroon, no studies on the impacts of the agro-chemicals used on the aquatic ecosystems have been carried out. Phytoplankton community structure was assessed to evaluate current status and existing physico-chemical conditions. Three streams flowing through the Tiko plantations were selected to evaluate these effects. Two sets of water samples were collected (10 cm below the surface) at each sampling point in triplicates for nutrient and phytoplankton analyses. Nitrate, bicarbonate, zinc, iron and turbidity were found to exceed the WHO and EPA water quality standards. Eighty (80) species of phytoplankton belonging to 10 divisions were recorded during the study. The division with the highest species abundance was Bacillariophyta (31 species) followed by Chlorophyta (21 species) and the most abundant species recorded was
Factors Affecting Use of Practical Work in Teaching and Learning Physics: Assessment of Six Secondary Schools in Kigali City, Rwanda

Nowadays there is a global change in teaching and learning methods. Methods that support learners’ participation and construction of their own knowledge have been emphasized in all academic activities. Science theories are mastered in practices in teaching and learning activities. Teaching and learning through practical work is among methods that undoubtedly facilitate knowledge transfer and skills acquisition in teaching and learning events. The present study examined the real factors affecting the use of practical work in teaching and learning sciences, particularly physics in secondary schools located in Kigali city/Rwanda. The participants in this study were physics teachers, learners, directors of studies and headmasters from public and government-assisted schools. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected using questionnaires, interviews and observations. The findings indicated that lack of training and policy governing the use of practical work coupled with inadequate resources and facilities hindered the use of practical work in the teaching and learning of physics in secondary schools. The study recommended that in-service teacher training prioritizing the use of practical work in teaching and learning should be initiated and sustained, assessment of practical skills should be required for qualification and used formatively in all levels, Government Funds for education should be allocated to build, equip, and sustain laboratories in schools, also practical physics should be allocated on the school timetable and regular supervision should be carried out in the classroom to ensure effective implementation of practical work. Conversely, putting into practice practical work in teaching and learning actively engages learners in the creation of their understanding and be familiar with the everyday phenomenon that learners observe and experience around them.
Internal constitution of Mars.

Models for the internal structure of Mars that are consistent with its mass, radius, and moment of inertia have been constructed. Mars cannot be homogeneous but must have a core, the size of which depends on its density and, therefore, on its composition. A meteorite model for Mars implies an Fe-S-Ni core (12% by mass of the planet) and an Fe- or FeO-rich mantle with a zero-pressure density of approximately 3.54 g/cm3. Mars has an iron content of 25 wt %, which is significantly less than the iron content of the earth, Mercury, or Venus but is close to the total iron content of ordinary and carbonaceous chondrites. A satisfactory model for Mars can be obtained by exposing ordinary chondrites to relatively modest temperatures. Core formation will start when temperatures exceed the eutectic temperature in the system Fe-FeS (∼990°C) but will not go to completion unless temperatures exceed the liquidus throughout most of the planet. No high-temperature reduction stage is required. The size and density of the core and the density of the mantle indicate that approximately 63% of the potential core-forming material (Fe-S-Ni) has entered the core. Therefore, Mars, in contrast to the earth, is an incompletely differentiated planet, and its core is substantially richer in sulfur than the earth's core. The thermal energy associated with core formation in Mars is negligible. The absence of a magnetic field can be explained by lack of lunar precessional torques and by the small size and high resistivity of the Martian core.
Investigation of antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of Chenopodium album extracts and their effects on gentamicin nephrotoxicity in rats

Abstract This study aims to examine the antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of the aerial parts of Chenopodium album extracts (CAE) prepared with different solvents, and how C. album ethanol extract protects them against gentamicin‐induced nephrotoxicity. Extracts of C. album aerial parts were obtained from ethanol, water, methanol, chloroform, and hexane solvents. Thirty‐two male Wistar albino rats were used and gentamycin‐induced nephrotoxicity was utilized as a model. The water extract of C. album exhibited no antimicrobial effect, whereas the methanol one created the highest zone diameter on Bacillus cereus (26 mm). The methanol extract displayed the highest activity in DPPH and ABTS. The ethanol extract yielded the highest reducing power in the CUPRAC. The water extract had the highest reducing power in the FRAP. Concerning gentamicin‐induced renal damage, creatinine and urea levels in the blood were statistically higher in the gentamicin‐C. album group compared to the other groups (p < .05). Urea and creatinine levels of the gentamicin‐C. album group dropped significantly, indicating that the C. album was effective against renal damage. The sections from kidney tissues in the gentamicin + C. album group mostly exhibited mild glomerular congestion. Hyaline cast, cytoplasmic vacuolization, necrosis, and apoptosis were not observed. Thanks to C. album treatment, the gentamicin + C. album suffered less histopathological damage than the gentamicin group did. The results of the present study suggest that CAE can be used as a supportive treatment in people undergoing treatment for nephrotoxicity.
Matrix-Mediated Delivery of Silver Nanoparticles for Prevention of Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilm Formation in Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a chronic health condition affecting the sinonasal cavity. CRS-associated mucosal inflammation leads to sinonasal epithelial cell death and epithelial cell barrier disruption, which may result in recurrent bacterial infections and biofilm formation. For patients who fail medical management and elect endoscopic sinus surgery for disease control, bacterial biofilm formation is particularly detrimental, as it reduces the efficacy of surgical intervention. Effective treatments that prevent biofilm formation in post-operative patients in CRS are currently limited. To address this unmet need, we report the controlled release of silver nanoparticles (AgNps) with silk-elastinlike protein-based polymers (SELPs) to prevent bacterial biofilm formation in CRS. This polymeric network is liquid at room temperature and forms a hydrogel at body temperature, and is hence, capable of conforming to the sinonasal cavity upon administration. SELP hydrogels demonstrated sustained AgNp and silver ion release for the studied period of three days, potent in vitro antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa (**** p < 0.0001) and Staphylococcus aureus (**** p < 0.0001), two of the most commonly virulent bacterial strains observed in patients with post-operative CRS, and high cytocompatibility with human nasal epithelial cells. Antibacterial controlled release platform shows promise for treating patients suffering from prolonged sinonasal cavity infections due to biofilms.
Complex Problems and Media Norms: Understanding Coastal Development and Ecological Impacts in Florida Through Discourse Analysis

ABSTRACT Media analysis has been applied to the complex challenges of development and urban sprawl, but to date no study examines how coastal development is understood in relation to critical marine and estuarine ecosystems. As anthropogenic pressures increasingly reshape coastal ecosystems, efforts to understand how problems and solutions are framed in public discourse are timely and valuable. We present a case study of media coverage and framing of development and the environment in Florida, USA, where coastal development and attendant consequences have been emergent for decades (n = 645). Findings explore how drivers of environmental change and the effects of environmental changes are discussed, what potential solutions are considered, and how actors and trade-offs are characterized. We identify two parallel but discrete narratives: one offering disjointed episodic coverage of particular development projects, and one providing larger-scale contextualized discussion of development and the environment more broadly. We discuss the implications for policy and collective action of the disconnect between these two narratives.
Game-Theoretic Human-Machine Shared Steering Control Strategy Under Extreme Conditions

Human-machine shared control is a necessary transitional stage from manual to fully autonomous driving. A novel game-theoretic shared control strategy is proposed to ensure driving safety under extreme conditions. Specifically, a differential game framework is employed to mathematically model the dynamic human-machine interaction. The shared controller is developed based on the nonlinear vehicle dynamics and model predictive control (MPC). The piecewise affine (PWA) approach is utilized to linearly approximate the vehicle system and derive the Nash equilibrium solution of the game problem. Furthermore, a linear weighted shared driving strategy is designed to dynamically allocate the driving weight based on the level of driving risk and human-machine conflict. Simulation results in extreme conditions verify that the shared control strategy can fully exploit tire force to alleviate the driver's burden and compensate for the driver's misoperation, improving lateral stability.
Inner magnetospheric plasma pressure distribution and its local time asymmetry

Distribution of plasma pressure in the inner magnetosphere for protons and oxygen ions is constructed using measurements from two particle instruments on AMPTE/CCE covering an energy range of ∼1 keV to 4 MeV. Data within the L shells from 2 to 9 in the equatorial region are sorted into low and high activity levels based on the Kp index. It is found that (1) the pressure peak of protons, the dominant contributor to the total plasma pressure typically, occurs at a lower L shell than that of oxygen ions at all local times, (2) proton pressure is generally higher in the dusk‐midnight sector than in the post‐midnight sector during high Kp, a feature reinforced by the expected local time asymmetry in the magnetic field strength, and (3) a minimum magnetic field region seems to exist at L ∼ 8 in the night sector during high Kp but is apparently absent during low Kp. These results suggest that the plasma pressure peak lies in the dusk‐midnight sector during active periods, in contrast to the plasma pressure distribution inferred from energetic neutral atom observations during active times. Possible resolutions to this apparent discrepancy are suggested. This study also indicates that within L ∼ 9 a minimum magnetic field region does not develop during low Kp but appears at high Kp.
A W-Band, Low-Cost and High-Efficiency Antenna Array Using Multilayer SIW-to-SIW Transition With Leakage-Suppressing Scheme

In this communication, a W-band $8\times16$ substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) slot array antenna is proposed, which is designed to be low cost and high efficiency. The antenna utilizes a multilayer SIW-to-SIW transition with a double-side mushroom-like electromagnetic bandgap (EBG) structure to improve the performance of the conventional transition and suppress energy leakage. The antenna is composed of a radiator on the top layer printed circuit board (PCB), a power divider on the bottom-layer PCB, and the multilayer SIW-to-SIW transition at the end of the feeding network. The EBG is loaded on the middle layer between the radiator and power divider to avoid the propagation of the electromagnetic wave in an undesired parallel plate created between bonding layers, which reduces the insertion loss and improves the integration of the antenna. To validate the proposed design, an array antenna based on the normal PCB technology is fabricated and packaged in a metal box. The measured results demonstrate that the $8\times16$ antenna achieves an impedance matching bandwidth of 91.2–96.7 GHz and a peak boresight gain of 24.5 dBi at 94 GHz. Moreover, the ratio of the radiation aperture to the overall footprint is up to 80.2%, and the measured efficiency is 38.8%. The presented array antenna also has the advantages of being low cost, compact, and reliable.