Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
AI-Writing Detection Using an Ensemble of Transformers and Stylometric Features

This study aims to develop an effective and precise methodology for detecting AI-generated text, leveraging the synergistic combination of transformer learning and stylometric features. The research utilized two datasets provided by the AuTexTification: Automated Text Identification shared task, a component of IberLEF 2023, the 5th Workshop on Iberian Languages Evaluation Forum held at the SEPLN 2023 Conference. Our team engaged in both English language subtasks, which included binary classification of texts as either human or AI-generated and multiclass classification to predict the specific AI writing model employed from a selection of six. Our main approach was to experiment with multiple Trans-former models and, at the same time, to use an extensive stylometric feature engineering workflow. Each method (transformers and stylometric features) was first applied separately, and then we explored various ways to combine them. The most efficient method was based on ensemble learning utilizing majority voting employing the two most accurate transformer models in our training data and a comprehensive combined concatenation of many different stylometric feature groups. The macro-F1 scores on the test sets on subtasks 1 and 2 were 60.78 and 55.87, respectively, positioning our group above the median of the competing teams. This study underscores the potential of combining transformer learning and stylometric features to enhance the accuracy of AI-generated text detection.
O desequilíbrio esforço-recompensa está associado à hipertensão arterial entre servidores públicos brasileiros? Resultados do ELSA-Brasil

Resumo Objetivos: analisar a associação entre o estresse no trabalho, segundo o modelo de desequilíbrio esforço-recompensa (DER), e a hipertensão arterial (HA), assim como investigar o papel modificador de efeito do excesso de comprometimento (EC) e do sexo. Métodos: análise seccional de dados de trabalhadores(as) ativos que participaram da segunda onda de coleta de dados (2012-2014) do Estudo Longitudinal de Saúde do Adulto (ELSA-Brasil). O estresse no trabalho foi mensurado pela versão brasileira da escala de DER, composta por três dimensões: esforço, recompensa e EC. A HA foi definida como níveis de pressão arterial sistólica/diastólica ≥ 140/90 mmHg ou uso de medicamento anti-hipertensivo. Empregou-se regressão logística, bruta e ajustada por potenciais fatores de confusão. As interações multiplicativas foram investigadas. Resultados: participaram 9.465 servidores, 51,9% do sexo feminino. A prevalência de HA foi de 34,9%. No modelo ajustado, associações limítrofes foram identificadas entre o DER (razão>1) e maior EC com maiores chances de HA (OR: 1,11; IC95%: 1,00; 1,24; e OR: 1,13; IC95%: 1,01; 1,26, respectivamente). A análise de interação indicou que sexo e EC não são modificadores de efeito. Conclusão: DER e EC associaram-se a maiores chances de HA, após ajuste. Sexo e EC não foram modificadores de efeito.
Minimizing Turnover Intention with The Approach of Work Pressure and Work Stress

The purpose of this research was to determine the role of work stress in mediating the impact of work pressure on turnover intention in non-medical employees at Kasih Husada Hospital. This research uses a descriptive approach with explanatory research. The variables examined in this study are work pressure, work stress, and turnover intention. Source of data comes from internal data. Data collection uses primary data and secondary data. The sample in this study amounted to 90 people. Data analysis was performed using PLS which produces more robust parameters without changing the sample from the population. The software used is SmartPLS 3.3. 3. The test results show that work pressure has a positive and significant effect on work stress. Work pressure has a positive and significant effect on turnover intention. Work stress has a positive and significant effect on turnover intention. And, work stress is able to mediate the effect of work pressure on turnover intention in non-medical employees at Kasih Husada Hospital.
MIT Open Access Articles SDP Methods for Sensitivity-Constrained Privacy Funnel and Information Bottleneck Problems

—We generalize the information bottleneck (IB) and privacy funnel (PF) problems by introducing the notion of a sensitive attribute, which arises in a growing number of applications. In this generalization, we seek to construct representations of observations that are maximally (or minimally) informative about a target variable, while also satisfying constraints with respect to a variable corresponding to the sensitive attribute. In the Gaussian and discrete settings, we show that by suitably approximating the Kullback-Liebler (KL) divergence deﬁning traditional Shannon mutual information, the generalized IB and PF problems can be formulated as semi-deﬁnite programs (SDPs), and thus efﬁciently solved, which is important in applications of high-dimensional inference. We validate our algorithms on synthetic data and demonstrate their use in imposing fairness in machine learning on real data as an illustrative application.
Obesity In Children

Childhood obesity is currently a global problem. This disease is spreading among the youngest at an alarming rate. It leads to many complications such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, liver disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and cancer. The risk factors for obesity include socioeconomic factors, poor diet, stress, low physical activity, and genetic factors. Research shows that neglect on each of these levels causes the development of the aforementioned disease. The priority of actions to prevent the occurrence of obesity among children is education about leading a healthy lifestyle from an early age. It should be run by parents, teachers at school and doctors. Currently, a major obstacle in the fight against obesity is the wide and easy availability on the market of processed products that are quick to prepare, high in calories and contain little nutrients. As a result of lack of time or lack of willingness, people more often reach for fast-food dishes, do not play sports, which unfortunately results in the development of the above-mentioned diseases. Undoubtedly, the problem of obesity among children and adolescents is growing. It is therefore important to prevent, quickly detect and treat this disease in its early stages and to build awareness among the population about the dangers of bad habits. This article is a review of current medical knowledge about children obesity based on available publications in Pubmed and Google Scholar databases.
Investigating the Effectiveness of Relationship Marketing Strategies in Sepah Bank Case Study:Tehran Branches

1-ABSTRACT ─ The present study aims to determine the effectiveness of the relationship marketing strategies in Sepah Bank. The research method was practical in purpose and a survey in respect of method. The statistical population of the study included over 1,180,000 Tehran Sepah Bank customers who have had a relationship with the bank at least for 5 years. Then, 250 bank customers were chosen by using the random sampling method. The independent variables of this study were conflict management, communication development, competency development of the employees and bank investment in this relationship. The quality of the relationship (the customer's satisfaction with the relationship, the customer's commitment to the bank and the customer's trust to the bank) is the mediator variable of this study. Word of mouth advertising and the customer's loyalty were the dependent variables of this study and relationship was the mediating variable. Data collection was done by using a standard questionnaire. Then, the collected data were analyzed in LISREL environment by applying structural equation modeling analysis and confirmatory factor analysis with respect to hypotheses. The results showed that the development of the relationship between the bank and customer doesn’t affect the quality of the relationship, however, the conflict management, the competency of the employees and the investment in the relationship affect the quality of the relationship in Sepah bank. Besides, the quality of the relationship affects the customer's loyalty and the word of mouth advertising.
PaMiNI-Derived Co-Activation Patterns Indicate Differential Hierarchical Levels for Two Ventral Visual Areas of the Fusiform Gyrus PaMiNI basierte Koaktivierungsmuster zeigen unterschiedliche hierarchische Stufen von zwei ventralen visuellen Arealen des Gyrus fusiformis

Purpose: To investigate the distribution of co-activation patterns of the recently identified ventral visual areas FG1 and FG2 of the posterior fusiform gyrus using the novel meta-analytic approach Pa-MiNI (Pattern Mining in NeuroImaging). Materials and Methods: All neuroimaging experiments reporting activation foci within FG1 or FG2 were retrieved from the BrainMap database. The stereotaxic activation foci in standard reference space were analyzed with PaMiNI. Here, Gaussian mixture modeling was applied to the stereotaxic coordinates of all foci to identify the underlying brain regions of each dataset. Then, association analysis was performed to reveal frequent co-acti-vations across the modeled brain regions. Results: Co-activation patterns of FG1 were mainly found within the visual system, i.e. in early visual areas, and were symmetrically distributed across both hemispheres. FG2 features several extra-visual co-activations, mainly to inferior frontal, premotor and parietal regions. Furthermore, the co-activations of FG2 showed clear lateralization to the left FG2. Conclusion: FG1 shows characteristics of an intermediate visual area between the early ventral visual cortex and the category-specific higher-order areas. Co-activation patterns of FG2 indicate that FG2 is a higher-order visual area that probably corresponds to the posterior fusiform face area and partly the visual word-form area. Key points
Perspectives on Cretaceous Gondwana break-up from detrital zircon provenance of southern Zealandia sandstones

Abstract Detrital zircon U–Pb ages in 37 sandstones from late Early – Late Cretaceous marine and non-marine successions across southern Zealandia indicate a provenance from local basement within present-day Zealandia. Samples from Taranaki Basin were derived from Median and Karamea batholith granitoids with transport directions from west to east. Samples from West Coast, Western Southland and Great South basins contain components derived more locally and more variably from Median Batholith and Rahu Suite granitoids and/or the Palaeozoic Buller Terrane. West Coast Basin samples have more plutonic contributions and Great South Basin localities have more Albian-aged (c. 110–100 Ma) zircons. Samples from Canterbury Basin were sourced from Torlesse Composite Terrane basement. The provenance variations are present in both marine and non-marine sandstones and suggest localized watersheds. This fits an interpretation of Late Cretaceous deposition in rift-controlled basins across southern Zealandia during pre-Gondwana break-up regional extension. More speculatively, some additional source areas may have been created at the rifted margins of Zealandia during this break-up.
All-dielectric terahertz metasurfaces for arbitrary linear polarization detection

The polarization state, an intrinsic property of electromagnetic waves, plays a key role in determining the mechanism of light–matter interactions. Recently, the bulky elements for evaluating polarization states have been miniaturized by using metasurfaces. However, determining arbitrary linear polarization (LP) states from vortex beams generated by metasurfaces is quite challenging. Here, a general design of all-silicon quasi-periodic arrays based on polarization multiplexing technology is proposed, which can be used for the detection of arbitrary incident LP state. By embedding independent helical phase profiles in two orthogonal LP channels, the generated interference spot at the predesigned focal plane is resolvable in a proper polarized direction. Benefiting from the establishment of a parametric theoretical model, the evolution of the incident polarization can be determined using key parameters defined on the pixelated focal plane. The proposed method can flexibly determine the polarization state of incident terahertz waves, which has great potential in remote sensing, high-resolution imaging, and data communication.
Organic fertility management in cotton Gossypium hirsutum L. fosters arthropod biodiversity and complements pest suppression

Research on economic, ecological and relative benefits from organic and conventional farming systems has gained significant importance. Organic farming increases species diversity, enhances biological control services, and thus complements sustainable pest management. However, published literature is scarce on cotton crops grown organically with respect to the abundance and diversity of biological control agents and their effects on herbivore populations, typically from developing nations. To address the question, the non‐transgenic cotton variety CIM‐573 was cultivated under two fertility management systems, that is, organic and conventional in 2019 and 2021, and subsequently, differences in the abundance and diversity of arthropod communities were carried out. We applied cattle manure in organic fields 1 month before planting; however, synthetic fertilizers were used in conventional fields. We sampled arthropods weekly after 7 weeks of sowing from the middle rows of treatments for both types of fields. We recorded 10 herbivores as well as eight natural enemy species. Herbivores were more abundant in conventional cotton. However, natural enemies were higher in organic cotton fields. Principal component analysis of herbivores assemblages depicted that Shannon diversity and abundance were positively correlated in the conventional cotton while Menhinick richness and Simpson dominance index were higher in organic cotton. Likewise, natural enemies' abundance, Shannon diversity, Menhinick richness and Simpson dominance were typically more concentrated in organic cultivated cotton. Regression analysis confirmed that the abundance and diversity of natural enemies played a significant role in lowering herbivores populations. Seed cotton yield was significantly higher in conventional cotton and the yield difference between organic and conventional cotton was 27.98%. Our study clearly demonstrates that organic cotton provides more functional and complementary niches to natural enemies and plays a crucial role in pest suppression. Implications of our results for future pest management with respect to ecosystem services in organically grown cotton crops are also discussed.
Mechanisms of Consumer Purchase Intent Formation in the Context of Live Streaming E-commerce

This paper investigates the factors influencing purchase intent in the context of live streaming e-commerce and the variations in their impact among consumers with different levels of digital literacy. By constructing a purchase intent model for live streaming e-commerce, we collected 248 valid survey responses through a questionnaire survey. We employed a structural equation modeling approach to verify the influence of five dimensions of perceived value on purchase intent in live streaming e-commerce and the moderating effect of digital literacy. The results indicate that consumers' perceived value significantly affects their purchase intent through their attitudes toward live streaming e-commerce. The order of the impact of perceived value dimensions on consumer attitudes is as follows: entertainment, supply chain perception, functionality, economy, and host characteristics. Notably, as consumers' digital literacy increases, they tend to focus more on the supply chain perception factor.
Big Data Analytical Architecture For The Agricultural Sector

Agriculture sector in India consists of one of the large work force and also contributes to the GDP of the country. Many sectors in India have implemented modern tools and techniques like data mining, machine learning etc to increase the productivity. Unfortunately the usage of modern tools and techniques in agriculture sector is low compared to other sectors. The major goal is to design data analytics architecture, construct a data analytic framework for large data analysis, and implement a prototype that uses this framework to estimate crop output. The data is gathered from diverse sources and is stored in the NoSQL database. The data collected is unstructured in nature. The R programming language is implemented on the dataset collected to predict the yield of the crops. There are many other factors which can create an influence on the yield of the crop.
Late Cenozoic evolution of the central Longmen Shan, eastern Tibet: Insight from (U‐Th)/He thermochronometry

This article presents (U‐Th)/He thermochronological data from the Longmen Shan belt, eastern Tibet. Located between the Songpan‐Garze terrane and the Yangtze craton, this mountain range is one of the steepest margins of the Tibetan Plateau and an important area for the comprehension of the mechanisms that control the dynamics of such plateau borders in terms of spatial distribution of deformation or timing of topographic building. We describe several age‐elevation transects and perform forward modeling of our data to derive quantitative information on the exhumation of the range. A major phase of exhumation started at 8–11 Ma, with an average rate of ∼0.65 mm a−1. Comparison of zircon and apatite ages indicates that the eastern part of the range may have experienced a significant decrease in exhumation since 2–3 Ma. We use the distribution of finite exhumation across the major faults of the area to quantify their dip‐slip throw rate over the last 10 Ma. The Beichuan Fault, which was activated during the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, is the major active structure of the Longmen Shan since the late Miocene, with an average thrusting slip rate between 0.4 and 1 mm a−1. Conversely, over the same time period, only minor dip‐slip activity occurred on the Wenchuan Fault Zone. This distribution in space and time of exhumation and deformation is discussed and compared to the different proposed models for the geodynamical evolution of the eastern Tibetan margin. It also provides an important long‐term perspective to put in context the destructive 2008 Sichuan earthquake that struck the central Longmen Shan.
Electoral management for a maturing democracy: A look at the contribution of the South African Electoral Commission

ABSTRACT This article seeks to provide a reliable indication of the contribution of the Electoral Commission of South Africa as an example of an election management body (EMB) in cultivating a mature democracy in South Africa. The measure of a maturing democracy is operationalised by applying the concept of the quality of democracy combined with the ideal role of elections in democracies. The discussion then focused on the EMB’s institutional framework (constitutional and legislative), as well as on perceptions of its performance and on its reputation as a democratic agent, approached from a social constructionist perspective. The main conclusion is that the commission has and continues to make a significant contribution to South Africa’s maturing democracy, but that its contribution is tempered by a decline in the public’s trust – possibly a reflection of the decline in South Africans’ trust in democracy in general.
How Can Fiscal Councils Strengthen Fiscal Performance

There is growing interest in the role of independent fiscal institutions, or fiscal councils, in helping to improve fiscal performance. This article provides some guidance on the scope for improving fiscal performance through fiscal councils based on the available literature and the range of fiscal institutions in the OECD countries. The effectiveness of fiscal councils hinges on several factors, including having full autonomy within the scope of their mandates, active and unfettered dissemination of their analysis, and their credibility. Experience and empirical evidence suggest that delegating macroeconomic forecasting to an independent fiscal council can indeed reduce forecasting bias. There is some empirical evidence that independent fiscal institutions can buttress a government’s capacity to comply with a numerical rule. Good fiscal institutions are a necessary condition for achieving disciplined fiscal performance. Experience demonstrates, however, that their existence is not sufficient. Without strong and sustained political commitment to a medium-term fiscal goal and, where relevant, to the mandate of a fiscal council, durable improvements in fiscal performance will remain elusive.
ARE ICT USERS MORE INNOVATIVE? AN ANALYSIS OF ICT-ENABLED INNOVATION IN OECD FIRMS

The aim of this study is to assess the effects of information and communications technologies (ICTs) on the firms’ capabilities to innovate in a selection of OECD countries. Our findings support the hypothesis that ICTs act an enabler of innovation, particularly for product and marketing innovation, in both manufacturing and services. However, we did not find any evidence that ICT use increases the capability of a firm to cooperate, to develop innovation in-house or to introduce products new-to-themarket. These results suggest that ICTs enable firms to adopt innovation but they not increase their “inventive” capabilities.
Neuropsychiatry of frontal lobe dysfunction in violent and criminal behaviour: a critical review

OBJECTIVES To establish the link between frontal lobe dysfunction and violent and criminal behaviour, based on a review of relevant literature. METHODS Articles relating evidence of frontal lobe dysfunction with violence or crime were collected through a MEDLINE search using the keyword “frontal lobe” combined with the terms “aggression,” “violence,” “crime,” “antisocial personality disorder,” “psychopathy,” “impulse control disorders”, and “episodic dyscontrol. ” Reference lists were then searched for additional articles. RESULTS High rates of neuropsychiatric abnormalities reported in persons with violent and criminal behaviour suggest an association between aggressive dyscontrol and brain injury, especially involving the frontal lobes. The studies reviewed support an association between frontal lobe dysfunction and increased aggressive and antisocial behaviour. Focal orbitofrontal injury is specifically associated with increased aggression. Deficits in frontal executive function may increase the likelihood of future aggression, but no study has reliably demonstrated a characteristic pattern of frontal network dysfunction predictive of violent crime. CONCLUSIONS Clinically significant focal frontal lobe dysfunction is associated with aggressive dyscontrol, but the increased risk of violence seems less than is widely presumed. Evidence is strongest for an association between focal prefrontal damage and an impulsive subtype of aggressive behaviour.