Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Analysis of Heavy Metal Accumulation in Fish at Terengganu Coastal Area, Malaysia

Bioaccumulation of toxic metals in fish causes serious threats to human when they are consumed. Thus, the detection of toxic element concentration levels in aquatic component is important. The accumulation of some heavy metals such as Cd, Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb and Zn in fish were determined. Ten species (Selaroides leptolepis, Decapterus maraudsi, Epinephelus lanceolatus, Priacanthus tayenus, Rastrelliger, Megalaspis cordyla, Nibea soldado, Pristipomoides filamentosus, Bramidae and Siganus canaliculatus) were collected from Terengganu coastal area, Malaysia. The analysis was done using inductive coupled plasma-mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) technique. In general, the concentration levels of heavy metals in fish samples are lower than the previous study in various locations. The highest average level of heavy metal recorded in fish is Fe followed by Zn, Mn, Cu, Cd and Pb. The metal concentration found in this study was lower than the national and international recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for human consumption except Fe (52.33 × 10-2 ± 6.39 × 10-2 mg kg-1) which exceeded the limit of 0.3 mg kg-1. Long term monitoring system of metal bioaccumulation in fishes need to be done to provide useful information for the assessment of the potential health risks of metals in Malaysia.
Design criteria of a healing blue-way water related experience using healing landscape

This paper is a attempt to fill a knowledge gap in the field of blue-ways and healing landscapes. Since mental health is the fulcrum of human behavior, there is a pressing need to develop a design method for improving mental health. This research aims to look at rivertreams in a different way identifying the concept of blue-ways and how to integrate river streams with their surrounding urban setteings and riverfronts landscape to create a comprehensive healing river journey.
Physiology of biotic and abiotic stress tolerance in agricultural crops with special reference to tea, Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze

Ascertaining the sustainability of current status and future food security is considered as the topmost challenge in agricultural crop production. Approximately 90% of arable lands are prone to one or more such stresses, which accounts for about 70% of the loss of different food crops. The climate is changing frequently and with the changing climate, plants are subjected to different abiotic and biotic stresses like drought, diseases, and pests. The tolerance level of six selected tea clones was evaluated against drought, dieback disease, one chewing pest, namely looper (Hyposidra talaca) and one sucking pest, namely tea mosquito bug (Helopeltis theivora). The results indicated that clone 107/17 performed superior physiologically and biochemically among the assessed clones. For physiological evaluation, the portable photosynthetic meter LI-COR 6400 XT was used. In looper susceptibility evaluation, clone 107/17 performed well but failed to show tolerance against the tea mosquito bug. The other two promising clones performed at par with the two control clones, TV1 and TV18.
On a New Modification of the Erdélyi–Kober Fractional Derivative

In this paper, we introduce a new Caputo-type modification of the Erdélyi–Kober fractional derivative. We pay attention to how to formulate representations of Erdélyi–Kober fractional integral and derivatives operators. Then, some properties of the new modification and relationships with other Erdélyi–Kober fractional derivatives are derived. In addition, a numerical method is presented to deal with fractional differential equations involving the proposed Caputo-type Erdélyi–Kober fractional derivative. We hope the presented method will be widely applied to simulate such fractional models.
The “New Generation” High-tech Enterprise's Early Warning Model and Its Empirical Research Based on the Perspective of Organizational Commitment Theory

With the continuous advancement of emerging technologies such as big data, cloud computing, Internet of Things, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and 5G communications, China's “new generation” high-tech companies are developing rapidly, but the loss of core employees restricts their healthy development. How to manage the core employees of “new generation” high-tech enterprises is a grim reality in front of theorists and industrialists. Based on the results of the current theoretical research on organizational commitment, the research group proposed a “new generation” high-tech enterprise core employee resignation early warning model to provide decision-making basis and methodological reference for the “new generation” high-tech enterprise high-quality development.
Ultrathin WS2 nanosheets vertically embedded in a hollow mesoporous carbon framework – a triple-shell structure with enhanced lithium storage and electrocatalytic properties

Ultrathin WS2 nanosheets are vertically embedded in hollow mesoporous carbon spheres (HMCSs) to form unique hierarchical triple-shell (WS2–C–WS2) hollow nanospheres, i.e. HTSHNs WS2/C, via a facile and scalable hydrothermal method. The as-synthesized HTSHNs WS2/C nanocomposites are confirmed to have an expanded interlayer spacing of WS2 with chemical bonding between WS2 and HMCSs. The expanded WS2 interlayer spacing contributes to the enhancement of the kinetics of ion/electron transport and the improvement of the electrochemical performance of the HTSHNs WS2/C. As a result, the optimized HTSHNs WS2/C composites deliver a superior rate capability of 396 mA h g−1 at 10 A g−1, and stable cycling performance up to 1000 cycles, presenting a capacity of 784 and 442 mA h g−1 at 1 and 5 A g−1, respectively. Additionally, HTSHNs WS2/C provide abundant catalytically active sites for the enhancement of the electrocatalytic activity for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER).
An Efficient Hydraulic Fracture Geometry Calibration Workflow Using Microseismic Data, Geomechanics, DFN Models, and History Matching

Reliable estimates of hydraulic fracture geometry help reduce the uncertainty associated with estimated ultimate recovery (EUR) forecasts and optimize field developing planning in unconventional reservoirs. For these reasons, operators gather information from different sources with the objective to calibrate their hydraulic fracture models. Microseismic data is commonly acquired by operators to estimate hydraulic fracture geometry and to optimize well completion designs. However, relying solely on estimates derived from microseismic information may lead to inaccurate estimates of hydraulic fracture geometry. The objective of this study is to efficiently calibrate hydraulic fracture geometry by using microseismic data, physics-based fracture propagation models, and the embedded discrete fracture model (EDFM). We first obtain preliminary estimates of fracture geometry based on microseismic events’ spatial location and density with respect to the perforation cluster location. We then tune key completion parameters using an in-house fracture propagation model to provide hydraulic fracture geometries that are constrained by the microseismic cloud. In the history matching process, we included the effect of natural fractures, using the microseismic events location as natural fracture initiation points. Finally, we used cutoff coefficients to further reduce hydraulic fracture geometries to match production data. The results of this work showed a fast and flexible method to estimate fracture half-lengths and fracture heights, resulting in a direct indicator of the completion design. Additionally, hydraulic-natural fracture interactions were assessed. We concluded that the inclusion of cutoff coefficients as history matching parameters allows to derive realistic hydraulic and natural fracture models calibrated with microseismic and production data in unconventional reservoirs.
Research on the Dissemination Process of Hot Words — Focus on the Connection between Netizens’ Emotions and the Search Volume of Hot Words

The era of the popularization of the Internet has heralded an explosion of information. Various hot words appear frequently online, arousing public attention. The purpose of this study is to clarify the connection between netizens’ emotions and the search volume of hot words to explore their dissemination process. We randomly selected 10 hot words that were released by famous journals and events in China, and examined the dynamics of these words from January 1 to April 30, 2021. We obtained the search volume data of hot words from the data-sharing platform “Baidu Index,” and classified the search trend types into “segmented,” “steady,” and “bursty. ” We collected the text information submitted by netizens related to these 10 words from the online social platform “Weibo” for emotion analysis, and compared the proportion of emotions with the search volume of hot words to analyze the correlation. This study concludes that there is a connection between netizens’ emotions and the search volume of hot words, and it is easier to detect prominent emotions in search trends with obvious fluctuations. This result helps us grasp the dissemination process of hot words, and simultaneously understand public opinion, which will help stabilize social development.
Does financial statement comparability mitigate corporate frauds in an emerging market? Evidence from China

ABSTRACT In this paper, we empirically examine whether financial statement comparability mitigates corporate fraud in China. Using the FSC measure proposed by De Franco, Kothari and Verdi (2011), we find that firms with greater comparability are less likely to commit frauds, either accounting – or non-accounting-related frauds. Further tests confirm that regulators can more quickly detect the fraudulent activities of accused firms if their financial statements are more comparable with those of their same-industry peers. Cross-sectional analyses show that the negative relationship between FSC and fraud incidence is more pronounced for firms with lower institutional ownership, and for those operating in regions with more developed markets. Overall, our study provides evidence for the benefits of peer comparisons in the fraud context, and has implications for investors, regulators, and standard setters.
Collagen-Based Bioactive Bromelain Hydrolysate from Salt-Cured Cod Skin

Considerable amounts of fish processing by-products are discarded each year. About 30% of this material may be skin and bone. Fish skin has more than 80% of its total protein content as collagen. Furthermore, in recent years, there has been a growing demand for collagen-based peptides due to their beneficial health effects. So, the objective of the present study was to optimise the obtaining bioactive hydrolysates from salt-cured cod skin using the protease Bromelain at 0.5% (w/w) concentration. This study developed a sustainable process that consumes less time and energy and uses an alternative source as raw material. In addition, bromelain allows hydrolysates with important antioxidant (ORAC, 514 μmol Trolox Equivalent/g protein) and antihypertensive activities (inhibition of ACE, IC50 of 166 μg protein/mL) as well as excellent biocompatibility with dermal and subcutaneous cells.
Chronic Disease Management Program Exercise On Blood Pressure In Hypertensive Patients

The management of hypertension can be done by using drugs or modifying lifestyle. Sports that are recommended for people with hypertension include gymnastics. One of the government programs is a form of aerobic physical exercise, namely chronic disease management program. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of chronic disease management program exercise on blood pressure in hypertensive patients. This study used one group pretest posttest design which was conducted in May-July 2018 at the Batua Raya Makassar Health Center. Data collection using purposive sampling technique on 40 hypertensive patients using an observation sheet and mercury sphygmomanometer. Blood pressure measurements were taken once a week for four weeks. The statistical test used repeated ANOVA with a significance level of ? 0.05 and the result was p = 0.000. The results showed that most hypertensive patients who followed chronic disease management program exercise experienced a decrease in blood pressure. The conclusion of this study is there is an effect of chronic disease management program exercise on blood pressure in hypertensive patients. Hypertension patients are expected to be able to do chronic disease management program exercise regularly by following chronic disease management program exercise instructor to reduce blood pressure.
Intellectual capital and firm performance in Indonesia: the moderating role of corporate governance

This study examines the role of corporate governance (CG) to moderate the relationship between intellectual capital (IC) and firm performance (FP). The sample used in this study is of 348 Indonesian listed companies, excluding the financial sector, from 2014-2018, that results in a total of a 1,700 firm-year observation. Value added intellectual coefficient as a measure of IC turns out to be significant on FP; furthermore, the test of individual components of IC shows that tangible and human capital are still the dominant factors that influence FP, while firms, seemingly, have not optimised their structural capital. On the role of CG as the moderating variable, the result shows that audit committee independence (a proxy for CG) weakens the IC's impact on FP, indicating the ineffectiveness of audit committees in Indonesian public firms.
Nigella sativa oil protects against cadmium-induced intestinal toxicity via promotion of anti-inflammatory mechanisms, mucin expression and microbiota integrity

Objective: This study examined the protective effects of Nigella sativa oil (NSO) on cadmium (Cd)-induced alterations affecting gut morphology and microbiota composition, as well as the involvement of mucus glycoprotein (MUC2) and immuno-inflammatory markers (TNFα and IL-2) in the colon of rats. Materials and Methods: Male Wistar rats, randomized into four groups, were treated either with distilled water (control), CdCl2 (100 mg/kg), CdCl2+NSO (1 ml/kg) or NSO alone. After the experiments, faecal samples were processed for microbial culture on various selective media, while intestinal segments were prepared for histopathological examination and immunohistochemistry. The composition of NSO was analyzed using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). Results: Oral Cd administration provoked dramatic increases in faecal counts of potentially pathogenic bacteria (Staphylococci, Enterococci, Pseudomonas and Escherichia coli), while decreasing probiotic lactobacilli counts. Cadmium treatment caused down-regulation of colonic MUC2 (p=0.003) and IL-2 (p=0.03), but increased TNFα (p=0.034), along with reduced goblet cell counts and mucus production. Conversely, treatment with NSO significantly improved Lactobacilli counts (p=0.042), while reducing the levels of potentially pathogenic species. In addition, NSO significantly restored colonic expressions of MUC2 (p=0.001), TNFα (p=0.007) and IL-2 (p=0.025) to control levels. GC-MS analysis of NSO revealed the presence of the active ingredient, thymoquinone and a high content of unsaturated fatty acids, including trans-13-octadecenoic acid and oleic acid. Conclusion: This study highlights the intestinal mucus, microbiota and immuno-inflammatory system as important protective targets of NSO against Cd-induced intestinal toxicity.
Hot slot die coating for additive-free fabrication of high performance roll-to-roll processed polymer solar cells

Hot solution deposition has emerged as a promising strategy to achieve high performance polymer solar cells and many state-of-the-art devices have been recently fabricated by this approach in research laboratories. Currently, a major challenge in the photovoltaics community is translating such methodologies into industrially relevant processes so that progress can be made beyond the research community. In this work, hot deposition is developed via a slot die coating process, using a thermally robust and thickness tolerant photovoltaic polymer and a 3D printer-based slot die coater. This method uses not only hot substrates but also hot solutions. We find that controlling solution and substrate temperatures is critical to achieve optimum morphology and high device performance. Analysis of nano-morphology and molecular packing shows a clear influence of both solution and substrate temperatures. At optimal temperature conditions (80 °C head−80 °C substrate), slot die coated devices with an inverted configuration exhibited up to a 7.61% power conversion efficiency without using additives or other processing treatments, which are detrimental to stability and processing efficiency. The optimum temperature combination was readily scaled up using roll-to-roll processing equipment without further optimization, yielding flexible polymer solar cells with a 7.06% power conversion efficiency, demonstrating the potential of the hot slot die coating method from an industrial perspective.
STRATEGIES OF SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE: AN ANALYSIS IN INNOVATIVE COMPANIES

The main objective of the study was to understand how sustainable business strategies relate to business performance considering different sectors, sizes and levels of international integration. Thus, we identified the major social and environmental management practices of Brazilian companies and the leading indicators that make up the performance of the companies surveyed. The research was characterised as a quantitative research. Among the main aspects highlighted in the analysis one should mention the supremacy of the environmental variable in the relationship with the business performance. With less intensity arise the variable reputation/image, showing that this variable is among the priorities in the socio-environmental agenda of companies. The social variable seems to be among the least concerns of firms, or it is not yet seen by managers as a strategic element to their business competitiveness. The methodological procedures adopted allow us to confirm the existence of a relationship between socio-environmental management practices and business performance.
Long non-coding RNA GHET1 promotes thyroid cancer cell proliferation and invasion

Background We aimed to evaluate the role of long non-coding RNA (LncRNA) gastric carcinoma proliferation-enhancing transcript 1 (GHET1) on thyroid cancer (TC) behavior in vitro. Methods TC tissues and paired adjacent normal tissues were obtained after surgical excision from 43 patients with TC. The expression of LncRNA GHET1 was analyzed by real-time (RT) PCR. Human papillary thyroid cancer cell lines (TPC-1, BCPAP) were used to examine the role of LncRNA GHET1 in vitro. Cell proliferation was determined by CCK8 and cell colony formation assays. Transwell and wound-healing assays were used to detect the invasion and migration of thyroid cancer cells. Results Our results showed that LncRNA GHET1 was significantly more upregulated in TC tissues than in adjacent normal tissues. LncRNA GHET1 was also increased in thyroid cancer cell lines compared to normal thyroid cell lines. The upregulation of LncRNA GHET1 was significantly associated with tumor invasion, gender, and lymph node metastasis in patients with thyroid cancer. The in vitro studies showed that silencing LncRNA GHET1 in BCPAP cells inhibited cell proliferation, cell invasion, and migration. Silencing of LncRNA GHETI also promoted the cell apoptotic rate, caused an increase in the cell population at the G0/G1 phase, and decreased the cell population at the S phase. In contrast, the overexpression of LncRNA GHET1 promoted cell proliferation, invasion, and migration, inhibited cell apoptosis, and increased cell population at the S phase in TPC cells. Conclusions LncRNA GHET1 dysregulation might be involved in the carcinogenesis of thyroid cancer. LncRNA GHET1 could be used as a potential molecular marker and molecular target for TC.
A DANP-Based NDEA-MOP Approach to Evaluating the Patent Commercialization Performance of Industry–Academic Collaborations

The industry–academic collaboration (IAC) in developed and developing countries enables these economies to gain momentum in continuous innovation and, thus, economic growth. Patent commercialization is one major channel of knowledge flow in IAC. However, very few studies consider the flow of knowledge between industrial firms and universities. Moreover, ways that the patent commercialization performance of IACs can be evaluated are rarely discussed. Therefore, defining an analytic framework to evaluate the performance of IAC from the aspect of patent commercialization is critical. Traditionally, data envelopment analysis (DEA) models have widely been adopted in performance evaluation. However, traditional DEA models cannot accurately evaluate the performance of IACs with complex university–industry interconnections, the internal linkages, or linking activities of knowledge-flow within the decision-making units (DMUs), i.e., the IACs. In order to solve the abovementioned problems, this study defines a multiple objective programming (MOP)-based network DEA (NDEA), with weighting derived from the decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL)-based analytic network process (ANP), or the DANP. The proposed analytic framework can evaluate the efficiency of decision-making units (DMUs) with a network structure (e.g., supply chains, strategic alliances, etc.) based on the weights that have been derived, based on experts’ opinions. An empirical study based on the performance of the patent commercialization of Taiwanese IACs was used to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed framework. The results of the empirical research can serve as a basis for improving the performance of IAC.
Condors and tigers: a literature review on arts, social support, and mental health among immigrant children in Canada

ABSTRACT Migration is stressful and potentially detrimental to the mental health of immigrant children. However, they may draw tremendous mental health benefits by participating in group-based arts programs. In this literature review, we aimed to answer the question: how does participation in group-based arts programs impact the mental health of immigrant children in Canada? Findings indicated that factors at personal, interpersonal, and structural levels affect the mental health of these populations. Arts classes and programs at schools or communities would promote these children’s mental health through both the direct impact of artworks and the facilitation of social support within groups.
Study on the Digital Intelligent Diagnosis of Miniature Machine Tools

Several industries are currently focusing on smart technologies, high customization, and the integration of solutions. This study focuses on the intelligent diagnosis of digital small machine tools. Furthermore, the main technology processes and cases for smart manufacturing for machine tool applications are introduced. Owing to the requirements of automated processing to determine the quality of a process in advance, the health status of a machine should be monitored in real time, and machine abnormalities should be detected periodically. In this study, we captured the real-time signals of temperature, spindle current, and the vibration of three small five-axis machine tools. Moreover, we used a principal component analysis to diagnose and compare the health status of the spindles and machines. We developed a miniature machine tool health monitoring application to avoid time delays and loss from damage, and used the application to monitor the machine health online under an actual application. Therefore, the technology can also be used in an online diagnosis of machine tools through modeling technology, allowing the user to monitor trends in the machine health. This research provides a feasible method for monitoring machine health. We believe that the intelligent functions of machine tools will continue to increase in the future.