Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
An efficient robust automatic clustering algorithm for interval data

Abstract In recent years, clustering analysis for interval data has attracted the attention of many researchers. Nevertheless, an algorithm that can automatically determine the number of clusters, and can effectively detect the outlier intervals at the same time has not been studied so far. Therefore, in this paper, we propose a robust automatic clustering algorithm that only can automatically determine the number of clusters but also can assign the outlier intervals into separated clusters. The proposed algorithm is then applied in detecting the abnormal images consisting of the new image categories, and the images contaminated with noise.
Nature of Mediatization of Sino-Kenya Relations by the Kenyan Mainstream Press

Theoretically, the Kenyan press tends to be superficial in mediatizing Sino-Kenya relations. The tightening, multilevel and overarching social, political and economic relations are to a certain extent dependent on a critical analysis of the Kenyan mainstream press. The relation however is exhibited by the Kenyan mainstream press superficially and therefore the need to have a critical analysis of the selected newspapers. The study used the political economy and the mediatization theories to critically explore and get the discourses in the selected Kenyan Newspapers’ mediatization of Sino-Kenya relations. This study therefore aimed at investigate the nature of Sino-Kenya relations in Kenyan mainstream press mediatization of Sino-Kenya relations. The study sought to answer the following question, what is the nature of Sino-Kenya relations as mediatized in the selected Kenyan mainstream press? An explorative research design approach was adopted to address the question of meditization by the mainstream press on Sino-Kenya relations. The identified nature of mediatization were found to be fused with ideological undertones that served in mediatizing the Sino-Kenya relations. The results indicated that articles adopted neutral tone whose implication was a dual beneficial relation. Keywords: Mediatization, Media discourses, Meaning, Sino-Kenya, Press DOI: 10.7176/NMMC/97-04 Publication date: August 31 st 2021
A Review of Energy Management and Power Management Systems for Microgrid and Nanogrid Applications

In the past few years, the application and research community has expressed a lot of interest in managing energy and power while using distributed generation systems. Electricity generation and its usage coordination are vital aspects of energy efficiency that can help in saving energy, decreasing energy costs, and fulfilling global emission objectives. Owing to the relevance of the topic, here, the researchers have presented a comparative and critical review of recent developments in the fields of energy management systems (EMSs) and power management systems (PMSs). Furthermore, the researchers also reviewed the various EMS and PMS methods that could be used for reviewing microgrid (MG) and nanogrid (NG) systems. The EMS for MG and NG systems helps in addressing important economic objectives like minimisation of operational costs after optimising the fuel costs, emission costs, and battery degradation costs, while also improving the life of the MG devices. Alternatively, the PMS helps in addressing technical objectives like improving the stability, flexibility, reliability, and quality of MG and NG systems. The researchers have also discussed the drawbacks and challenges affecting the widespread application of EMSs and PMSs.
Importance of Pressure Changes in High Cloud Area Feedback Due to Global Warming

High clouds have large impacts on the Earth's radiation balance, and a better understanding of their change in warmer climates is essential for climate projection science. Previous studies have focused on the role of large‐scale circulations in high cloud change, and little attention is paid to the local processes in high clouds. Here, we show that the evolution of ice clouds in the upper troposphere due to the cloud microphysical processes is dominated by the collection, sublimation, deposition, and sedimentation using a model with an explicit cloud microphysics scheme. Furthermore, we show that these processes can be enhanced and can lead to the reduction of high clouds in warmer climates through the pressure dependencies of fall speeds of ice particles and the molecular diffusivity of water vapor. Our results highlight the importance of change of the high cloud pressure level in the high cloud area feedback.
Zakat Institution of Financial Transparency Model: An Explanatory Research

<p><em>Public demand for financial transparency of zakat institutions is getting stronger. The weak quality of financial reports resulted in a distrust of this institution. </em><em>Therefore, a</em><em> framework is needed as a reference in compiling and presenting quality financial reports that meet public expectations. This article aims to propose a financial transparency framework for the Amil Zakat Institution (LAZ) in Indonesia. This </em><em>is</em><em> a descriptive qualitative study with an explanatory approach. </em><em>Furthermore, data</em><em> collection was carried out through studies related to financial transparency of the institution and was complemented by interviews with directors, distribution managers, accounting staff</em><em>,</em><em> and three muzaki of zakat institutions in Central Java. The results concluded that the framework for </em><em>t</em><em>ransparency </em><em>practice </em><em>in the financial statements of zakat institutions comprises three parts, namely the principle of tauhid as a foundation component. Amil zakat professionalism, internal audit, internal control</em><em>,</em><em> and financial accounting standards </em><em>are</em><em> the principal components</em><em>, as well as </em><em>the use of the website as support. The implication of this study </em><em>is</em><em> that the credibility of zakat institutions can be increased by improving the quality of financial r</em><em>eports. </em></p>
alivary glands radiotherapy to reduce sialorrhea in amyotrophic lateral clerosis : Dose and energy adiothérapie des glandes salivaires pour réduire l ’ hypersialorrhée dans la sclérose latérale myotrophique : doses et énergies

Purpose. – This retrospective study evaluated the effectiveness of salivary gland radiotherapy for reducing sialorrhea in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Patients and methods. – From August 2001 to February 2008, 21 patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (six men, 15 women; mean age 61.2 years, range 39–81) received external beam radiotherapy for sialorrhea (evaluation by the ALS Functional Rating Scale). All patients had previously received pharmacological treatments with unsatisfactory results or side effects. The mean dose was 19.1 Gy (range 3–48), delivered in five fractions (range 1–16) on 17 days (range 1–77). Eight patients received 3D-conformal and 13 received 2D-conformal radiotherapy. Clinical target volumes included the parotids and submandibular glands (18 patients), submandibular glands and one parotid (one patient), or parotids (two patients). Thirteen patients were treated with 5.5–6 MV photons and eight were treated with 6–15 MeV electrons. A satisfactory salivary response was defined as complete or partial improvement. The median follow up was 10.4 months (range 0.4–26). One patient was lost to follow up. Results. – A positive response was observed in 65% of patients during a mean of 7 months (range 1–23). Four patients (20%) treated with photons and no patients treated with electrons experienced acute toxicity. Half (50%) the patients treated with photons and 87.5% of patients treated with electrons responded positively (P = 0.09). Positive responses were more common with a high total dose (≥ 16 Gy; 78.6%) than a low total dose (< 16 Gy; 33%; P = 0.07). No differences were observed in tolerance (P = 0.27). Age and sex did not impact the response. Conclusion. – Salivary gland radiotherapy effectively reduced sialorrhea in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. An adequate compromise between toxicity and efficiency was achieved with 3D-conformal radiotherapy delivered with electrons to parotids and submandibular glands in a total dose of 16 Gy or more (mean: 20 Gy in five fractions). © 2013 Société française de radiothérapie oncologique (SFRO). Published by Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.
Mixed-Carrier Communication for Technology Division Multiplexing

Recently, research on sixth-generation (6G) networks has gained significant interest. 6G is expected to enable a wide-range of applications that fifth-generation (5G) networks will not be able to serve reliably, such as tactile Internet. Additionally, 6G is expected to offer Terabits per second (Tbps) data rates, 10 times lower latency, and near 100% coverage, compared to 5G. Thus, 6G is expected to expand across all available spectrums including terahertz (THz) and optical frequency bands. In this manuscript, mixed-carrier communication (MCC) is investigated as a novel physical layer (PHY) design for 6G networks. The proposed MCC version in this study is based on visible light communication (VLC). MCC enables a unified transmission PHY design to connect devices with different complexities, simultaneously. The design trade-offs and the required signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) per individual modulation schemes embedded within MCC are investigated. The complexity analysis shows that a conventional optical OFDM receiver can capture the high-speed bit-stream embedded within MCC. For a forward error correction (FEC) bit-error-rate (BER) threshold of 3.8×10−3, MCC is optimized to maximize the spectral efficiency by embedding 2-beacon phase-shift keying (2-BnPSK) within an MCC envelope on top of 12 bits per beacon position modulation (BPM) symbol.
Investigating a Relationship between Perceived Stress, Religious Coping, and Religiosity in Migrant Muslim Women

Previous research has identified the heightened amount of perceived stress experienced by migrants in the West. Muslim women specifically may be at a greater exposure to perceived stress, easily being identified as different from others due to the observance of the hijab (Ahmed, 1992). However, Muslims in the UK generally have one of the lowest rates of accessing mental health services (Joint Commissioning Panel for Mental Health, 2014). Current research shows the positive role religion plays in managing perceived stress and the potential development of mental health difficulties. Few studies have been conducted on migrant populations and even fewer with female Muslim migrants. The current study aimed to investigate religiosity, as a mediator of the relationship between religious coping and perceived stress in migrant Muslim women. It also aimed to investigate the relationship between perceived stress and migration. The results found religiosity to mediate the relationship between religious coping and perceived stress, that is, individuals with higher religiosity used religious coping and had lower perceived stress. However, there was no significant relationship between experiences of migration and perceived stress. These findings provide possible directions for mental health practitioners when working with clients from such backgrounds.
Differences in multi‐model ensembles of CMIP5 and CMIP6 projections for future droughts in South Korea

This study quantified the uncertainties of future drought projections in the South Korea case by means of the reliability ensemble averaging (REA) of 10 GCM equivalents of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project, Phases 5 and 6 (CMIP5 and CMIP6). Two meteorological drought indices, the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) and the Standardized Precipitation‐Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI) for Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) 4.5 and RCP8.5 of CMIP5 and Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) 2‐4.5 and SSP5‐8.5 of CMIP6 were considered. The GCMs' performances for the historical period were evaluated, and their biases were corrected using quantile mapping. The multi‐model ensemble (MME) means of the GCMs were generated using the entropy and TOPSIS methods. The results showed that the TOPSIS MME estimated more intense droughts than the entropy MME. The levels of SPI and SPEI severity estimated using the entropy MME were higher than those from the TOPSIS MME. The SPI and SPEI outcomes of RCP4.5 were much more robust than those of SSP2‐4.5. The projected drought severity in the near future was much greater than in the far future, while the reliability of drought projections in the far future was much higher than in the near future. The reliability levels of drought projections for the SSP scenarios were higher than for the RCPs for most durations. This study can support planning and management of future droughts considering uncertainty variables.
The impact of Airbnb on housing affordability: Evidence from Hong Kong

Recent years have witnessed the rapid expansion of the home-sharing business. The home-sharing services provided by Airbnb not only allow the homeowner to earn extra income by renting out part of the property to the potential renters but also provides the renters an authentic travel experience by living with residents. The emerging business model of Airbnb may bring about some uncertainties to rental housing markets. This study aims to explore an important issue – whether the home-sharing services provided by Airbnb would exacerbate the problem of housing affordability in Hong Kong. By examining the data from multiple sources such as the website of Airbnb and Census statistics from the Hong Kong Government, and housing rental transactions from property agents’ website via several econometric methods, we found that (1) the arrival of Airbnb would drive up housing rent rate around 3.6–4%; (2) The Airbnb activities would increase the rent-to-income ratio by 4%–4.7% in Hong Kong; (3) short-term home-sharing provided by Airbnb under current circumstance would lead to housing unaffordability in Hong Kong. It is suggested that regulations/guidelines on home-sharing should set a quota or limit the number of offering from long-term rentals to short-term rentals.
Theoretical and Experimental Study of a Thermo-Mechanical Model of a Shape Memory Alloy Actuator Considering Minor Hystereses

The paper presents a theoretical and experimental investigation of a thermo-mechanical model of an actuator composed of a shape memory alloy wire arranged in series with a bias spring. The developed mathematical model considers the dynamics of the actuator in the thermal and mechanical domains. The modelling accuracy is increased through the developed algorithm for modelling the minor and sub minor hystereses, thus removing the disadvantages of the classical model. The algorithm improves the accuracy, especially when using pulse-width modulation control, for which minor and sub minor hystereses are likely to occur. Experimental studies show that the system is very sensitive, and there are physical factors whose presence cannot be considered in the mathematical model. The experimental research has shown that setting constant values of the duty cycle is impossible to obtain a stable value of displacement and force. The comparison between the developed mathematical model results and the experimental results shows that the differences are acceptable. The improved modelling serves as a basis for designing such actuators and creating an improved automatic feedback control system to maintain a given displacement (force) or trajectory tracking.
Case Report on Schizophrenia

Introduction: The psychotic state of Schizophrenia is characterized by a disruption in the existence of clear consciousness in the thought, emotion and faculties that typically leads to a social abrogation. In India, research found a prevalence 3/1000 individuals. It is more common in men, and when men begin to develop schizophrenia, they appear to be around five years younger by average than women. Case Presentation: A male patient 30 years from Hariom Nagar, Sindhi Meghe, Wardha was admitted to Psychiatric Ward, AVBRH on 20th January 2021 with a case of Schizophrenia. Symptoms: Behavioral changes like muttering to self, smiling to self, aggressiveness, irrelevant talk, sleep disturbance, hearing of voices not heard by others. Non adherence to medication in the last 1 years. Investigation: Hb% - 14.6 mg/dl; Glucose plasma random – 68 mg%; Monocytes- 3%, Granulocytes- 80% Lymphocytes- 15%; HIV, HCV, HBsAg, VDRL, all of these tests were negative. Surgical Management: Patient have no past surgical history. Medical Management: Patient was treated with Tab. Risperidone Plus x HS and Tab Clonazepam 0.25mg. Nursing Management: Assess for physical, psychological and social data. Aware for Impact of schizophrenia on physical health, emotions, thinking and natural capacity to cope. Remember that the defense mechanisms used, the nature or structure of the feeling, the suicidal risk, the capacity to work and the space accessible for social support services. Conclusion: Patient was admitted to AVBRH and was diagnosed to have Schizophrenia. The patient got appropriate treatment and therapy and his condition has improved well.
Lizards as models to explore the ecological and neuroanatomical correlates of miniaturization

Extreme body size reductions bring about unorthodox anatomical arrangements and novel ways in which animals interact with the environment. Drawing from studies of vertebrates and invertebrates, we provide a theoretical framework for miniaturization to inform hypotheses using lizards as a study system. Through this approach, we demonstrate the repeated evolution of miniaturization across 11 families and a tendency for miniaturized species to occupy terrestrial microhabitats, possibly driven by physiological constraints. Differences in gross brain morphology between two gecko species demonstrate a proportionally larger telencephalon and smaller olfactory bulbs in the miniaturized species, though more data are needed to generalize this trend. Our study brings into light the potential contributions of miniaturized lizards to explain patterns of body size evolution and its impact on ecology and neuroanatomy. In addition, our findings reveal the need to study the natural history of miniaturized species, particularly in relation to their sensory and physiological ecology.
Pediatric Tubercular Monoarthritis: A Rare Manifestation and a Case Report

Tuberculosis (TB) has always been a burden in developing nations like India. Both pulmonary and extrapulmonary manifestations of TB have been seen widely in the pediatric age group with the specific age-wise distribution. We hereby report a case of a 15-month-old male child who was brought with complaints of localized pain in the left knee and was initially diagnosed to have juvenile-onset oligoarthritis. As the symptoms progressed and a cystic swelling was observed in the left popliteal fossa, he was investigated and aspiration of the cyst was done. Mantoux test done in the child was strongly positive and pus aspirated from the cyst was positive on cartridge-based nucleic acid amplification testing (CBNAAT) for Mycobacterium tuberculosis with rifampicin sensitivity. He was promptly started on 4 drug anti-TB therapy. The pus grew acid-fast bacilli in a culture medium which confirmed the diagnosis. Very young age (15 months) of presentation with cystic lesion from a joint is an unusual presentation of tubercular arthritis.
Psychoanalysis and body psychotherapy: An exploration of their relational and embodied common ground

Abstract Working therapeutically with and through embodiment is a topical issue in the psychoanalytic literature. Vice versa, body psychotherapy is deeply rooted in psychoanalytic theory and practice. This paper will explore corresponding themes, historic developments, and recent literature with reference to their actual and potential mutual influences, aiming to demonstrate: (1) that contemporary body psychotherapy practice continues to be informed and influenced by psychoanalytic theory, in particular the relational emphasis in psychoanalysis; and (2) that psychoanalytic psychotherapy, in turn, can be enriched and furthered while utilizing the theoretical paradigm of embodiment and body-oriented, experiential intervention strategies developed in body psychotherapy.
Dimensionality of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale among Greek Primary School Students

The aim of the current study was to validate the self-report version of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES; Rosenberg, 1965) structure in a sample of Greek primary school students. The study was based on the original one-factor model suggested by the scale’s author, as well as on the two-factor correlated model of positive and negative items. Participants were 652 primary school students (N=652, M=10.02, SD=1.160). The psychometric properties of the RSES were assessed by conducting a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Both average variance extracted and composite reliability were used to test the internal consistency and convergent validity. The correlated two-factor model provided a better fit to the data than the one-factor model, according to the CFA. This conclusion is based on the analysis results, which comprised as providing good fit if non-significant χ2 values, χ2 /df < 1.5, the Tucker Lewis index (TLI) and the comparative fit index (CFI) ≥ 0.95 (acceptable at > 0.90), as well as the root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) < 0.06 (Hu & Bentler, 1999). The main contribution of this study was the adaptation and evaluation of the RSES for use of Greek students and the determination of its factor structure. Teachers and researchers could also use this interpreted scale to determine the level of self-esteem in primary school children and form strategies to increase their self-esteem.
The Impact of International Crude Oil Prices on Energy Stock Prices: Evidence From China

Based on a vector autoregressive model and a dynamic conditional correlation generalized autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity model, this study explores the relation between the international crude oil market and the Chinese energy stock market. The findings suggest a positive one-way spillover effect of international crude oil returns on China’s energy stock returns. Furthermore, this correlation between the two markets is time varying.
Applicability Analysis of Indices-Based Fault Detection Technique of Six-Phase Induction Motor

The multiphase induction motor is considered to be the promising alternative to the conventional three-phase induction motor, especially in safety-critical applications because of its inherent fault-tolerant feature. Therefore, the attention of many researchers has been paid to develop different techniques for detecting various fault types of multiphase induction motors, to securely switch the control mode of the multiphase drive system to its post-fault operation mode. Therefore, several fault detection methods have been researched and adapted; one of these methods is the indices-based fault detection technique. This technique was firstly introduced to detect open-phase fault of multiphase induction motors. The main advantage of this technique is that its mathematical formulation is straightforward and can easily be understood and implemented. In this paper, the study of the indices-based fault detection technique has been extended to test its applicability in detecting some other stator and rotor fault types of multiphase induction motors, namely, open-phase, open-switch, bad connection and broken rotor bar faults. Experimental and simulation validations of this technique are also introduced using a 1 kW prototype symmetrical six-phase induction motor.