Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Transferring Political Capabilities Into Formal Entrepreneurship: The Moderating Role of Market Development in Emerging Markets

Although emerging countries are important and primary sources of entrepreneurs, especially those driven by economic necessity, research on how unique factors influence entrepreneurial motivations and subsequent behaviors remains underexplored. Given the salient characteristics of political inertia in emerging economies, in this article, we investigate how political capabilities might influence formal entrepreneurship through entrepreneurial motivations (i.e., opportunity- and necessity-based motivation). We further examine how these impacts are shaped by market development since most emerging economies are experiencing extensive economic reforms. Using data from the global entrepreneurship monitor and additional archival sources, we find that an entrepreneur's political capabilities have an increasingly positive effect on opportunity-based entrepreneurial motivation at high levels of market development. Furthermore, opportunity-based motivation has a positive impact on formal entrepreneurship, which becomes stronger as market development improves. Overall, this study extends prior studies by contextualizing entrepreneurship in emerging economies.
Implementation and Evaluation of the Eat, Sleep, Console Model of Care for Babies Diagnosed with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: A Scoping Review Protocol

Introduction: Infants diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) or neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) constitute a growing population in Canada. In most facilities, an outdated model of care is used to guide the care and assessment of babies diagnosed with NAS. Challenges with this outdated model have prompted the transition to a novel approach to care, the Eat, Sleep, Console model. Despite this promising intervention to improve patient and health system outcomes, little is known on how to effectively implement and evaluate the model in clinical practice. Objectives: We will conduct a scoping review to address the question, “How has the Eat, Sleep, Console model been implemented and evaluated in practice? ”. Methods: We will follow the JBI methodology for scoping reviews and Arksey and O’Malley’s scoping review framework. Reporting will follow the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). Published and unpublished literature will be included in the review. The following databases and grey literature will be searched: MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycInfo, Google Scholar, and websites identified in a Google website search. Two independent reviewers will screen literature and extract data based on predetermined eligibility criteria and data extraction tools. We will narratively describe quantitative data, along with completing an inductive thematic analysis of qualitative findings. Furthermore, we will conduct a directed content analysis of qualitative findings using the COM-B model of behaviour and RE-AIM (reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance) framework. We anticipate findings will be used to support future implementation of the Eat, Sleep, Console model into clinical practice, including subsequent evaluation of implementation.
Recombinant Salmonella gallinarum (S. gallinarum) Vaccine Candidate Expressing Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli Type I Fimbriae Provides Protections against APEC O78 and O161 Serogroups and S. gallinarum Infection

Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) is one of the leading pathogens that cause devastating economic losses to the poultry industry. Type I fimbriae are essential adhesion factors of APEC, which can be targeted and developed as a vaccine candidate against multiple APEC serogroups due to their excellent immunogenicity and high homology. In this study, the recombinant strain SG102 was developed by expressing the APEC type I fimbriae gene cluster (fim) on the cell surface of an avirulent Salmonella gallinarum (S. gallinarum) vector strain using a chromosome-plasmid-balanced lethal system. The expression of APEC type I fimbriae was verified by erythrocyte hemagglutination assays and antigen-antibody agglutination tests. In vitro, the level of the SG102 strain adhering to leghorn male hepatoma (LMH) cells was significantly higher than that of the empty plasmid control strain, SG101. At two weeks after oral immunization, the SG102 strain remained detectable in the livers, spleens, and ceca of SG102-immunized chickens, while the SG101 strain was eliminated in SG101-immunized chickens. At 14 days after the secondary immunization with 5 × 109 CFU of the SG102 strain orally, highly antigen-specific humoral and mucosal immune responses against APEC type I fimbriae protein were detected in SG102-immunized chickens, with IgG and secretory IgA (sIgA) concentrations of 221.50 μg/mL and 1.68 μg/mL, respectively. The survival rates of SG102-immunized chickens were 65% (13/20) and 60% (12/20) after challenge with 50 LD50 doses of APEC virulent strains O78 and O161 serogroups, respectively. By contrast, 95% (19/20) and 100% (20/20) of SG101-immunized chickens died in challenge studies involving APEC O78 and O161 infections, respectively. In addition, the SG102 strain effectively provided protection against lethal challenges from the virulent S. gallinarum strain. These results demonstrate that the SG102 strain, which expresses APEC type I fimbriae, is a promising vaccine candidate against APEC O78 and O161 serogroups as well as S. gallinarum infections.
Skeletal Mineralogy Patterns of Antarctic Bryozoa

Bryozoans represent an extremely diversified phylum in terms of biomineralogy. The mineral composition of the bryozoan skeleton is most likely controlled by the organism itself and to some degree by the ambient environmental conditions (e.g., pH, Mg/Ca ratio, temperature). The purpose of this study is to describe the mineral composition of nearly one-quarter of all Antarctic bryozoan species known to date and to discuss, locally and in a global context, the potential factors that control mineralization in bryozoan skeletons. Collections of bryozoans were gathered by divers and with van Veen grabs (0.1 m2) from depths of 6–300 m at King George Island, Antarctica, during the summer seasons of 1985, 2007, and 2011. An x-ray diffraction analysis of the skeletons indicated that all analyzed Antarctic bryozoans (256 individuals, 71 taxa) precipitated monomineral calcite skeletons. The magnesium content ranged from 0.2 to 10.1 mol% MgCO3. Most of the studied species (76%) consisted of intermediate-magnesium calcite. Yet extreme variations in mol% MgCO3 were found between individuals of the same species as well as between species and populations. The high variability found between specimens of the same species suggests that the mol% MgCO3 could be determined by the biology or physiology of an individual. The magnesium content was equally distributed in each of three growth forms (e.g., erect flexible, erect rigid, and encrusting). The mean mol% MgCO3 in Antarctic species was significantly lower than that in bryozoans from Mediterranean, Chile, and New Zealand but similar to that in Arctic bryozoans. This finding confirms the latitudinal-pattern hypothesis of a decreased Mg content toward polar regions.
UPWELLING INTO THE LOWER STRATOSPHERE & TROPICAL WAVE BREAKING: EVIDENCE FROM CHEMICAL TRACERS

We use 2005 - 2010 measurements from the Microwave Limb Sounder (MLS) instrument to calculate the deseasonalized anomalies of tropical mean water vapor (H2O), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitrous oxide (N2O) on the 68 hPa surface. We then calculate the spatial maps of the coherence between the tropical mean tracer measurements and reanalysis temperature on the 100 hPa surface, in both the subseasonal and multiyear time windows. In the multiyear time window, the spatial pattern of the coherence, and the time lags, indicate that fluctuations in 100 hPa temperature affect 68 hPa H2O through changes in dehydration efficiency. In the subseasonal time window, the coherence between 100 hPa temperature and 68 hPa H2O is mediated through changes in upwelling driven by the dissipation of tropical Rossby waves. On subseasonal timescales, the 68 hPa anomalies in tropical mean CO are strongly coherent with the Madden Julian Oscillation (MJO).
A Proximal Algorithm for Distributed Optimization With Nonsmooth Inequality Constraints

This brief explores a category of optimization problems that are both distributed and nonsmooth, involving nonsmooth convex functions subject to nonsmooth inequality constraints. Each agent’s cost function is the sum of a convex nonsmooth function and a convex smooth function. The nonsmooth inequality constraint for each agent is also a nonsmooth convex function. The multi-agent system’s associated graph is assumed to be a connected, undirected graph. With the derivative feedback technology, a proximal-based Lipschitz continuous algorithm for those problems is proposed. Then by employing the Lyapunov stability theory, we also provide the convergence analysis for the algorithm. According to the theoretical and simulative result, it shows that under the proposed algorithm, states of agents can obtain consensus at an optimal point that satisfies all nonsmooth inequality constraints.
Thrombosis Caused By a Novel Coagulation Factor IX Mutation (FIX Shanghai II)

Most thrombophilia patients are caused by insufficient suppression of coagulation reactions, which could be either mediated by deficiencies of protein C, protein S,antithrombin, or inhibition-resistant coagulation factor mutants, such as Factor V Leiden and prothrombin Yukuhashi. The thrombosis caused by coagulation factor mutants with increased procoagulant activity is very rare and so far only two Factor IX (FIX) variants involving residue Arg384, FIX Padua (p.Arg384Leu) and Shanghai (p.Arg384Gln), which increased FIX activity by up to 8 folds, had been reported to be associated with the incidence of thrombosis. In a young male venous thrombosis patient we had identified a novel F9 gene missense mutation c.1018G>A, resulting in p. Glu340Lys substitution (designated as FIX Shanghai II). The patient's APTT time was 28.9 seconds (normal reference 22.3~38.7s), and his PT was also within the normal reference range (11.5 seconds, normal reference 10.0~16.0s). Although the patient had the FIX: Ag comparable to the normal reference, 128.20±6.07%, the his FIX:C was around 201.69±10.38% of normal control (normal reference 50~150%). Thrombin generation assay (TGA) showed that compared with normal control, the patient had a shorter Lag time (2.67 vs 3.33 min), elevated ETP (1649.43 vs 1311.62 nM*min), and higher Peak value (387.34 vs 200.86 nM), indicating increased global coagulation activity of the patient. The activity of protein C, protein S, and antithrombin were all within the normal reference ranges and the patient was negative for antiphospholipid antibodies. Consistent with the patient's coagulation laboratory manifestations, the purified recombinant FIX Glu340Lys mutant showed 1.82 folds higher procoagulant activity than wild type FIX as determined by FIX:C/FIX:Ag ratio. The recombinant FIX Shanghai II mutant can be converted into FIXa by activated factor XI (FXIa) in a similar fashion as FIX WT. The kinetic study of FIXa-catalyzed FX activation showed that p. Glu340Lys mutation led to accelerated FX activation by FIXa. The p.Glu340Lys mutation also enhanced the procoagulant activity of previously reported thrombosis-causing FIX mutants, FIX Shanghai and Padua, in a similar fashion as it did on FIX WT. The FIX:C/FIX:Ag ratio of double mutants containing Glu340Lys and Arg384Gln (FIX Shanghai) or Arg384Leu (FIX Padua) was about twice of FIX Shanghai or Padua alone, 11.48- and 22.53-folds vs 6.16- and 8.13- folds higher than FIX WT respectively.
Vertebrate biostratigraphy of the Hell Creek Formation in southwestern North Dakota and northwestern South Dakota

Field surveys of the Upper Cretaceous Hell Creek Formation in southwestern North Dakota since 1986 have produced a total of 10124 specimens from 42 vertebrate microsites and an additional 41 dinosaur skulls or partial skeletons or skulls from separate sites representing 61 taxa of vertebrates dominated by fish, dinosaurs, turtles, and crocodilians. Common elements of this diverse fauna occur to within 2.37 m of the Cretaceous-Tertiary (K-T) boundary. The stratigraphically highest fossil in the study is a partial ceratopsian skeleton 1.77 m below the K-T boundary in the basal Fort Union Formation. All dinosaurs that occur at more than two sites also occur at the highest level that yielded more than 500 specimens (8.40 m below the K-T boundary). The fine-grained uppermost 2 m of the Hell Creek is nearly devoid of all fossils, including taxa known to occur in the overlying formation. The absence of channel deposits in this part of the formation may be the reason for the absence of fossil localities. The presence of marine-tolerant taxa suggests that the study area may have been adjacent to a previously unidentified seaway of latest Cretaceous age. Rarefaction analysis indicates no evidence for a decline in vertebrate diversity through the formation or dinosaurian diversity in the 3 m below the K-T boundary. Our results are not compatible with gradual vertebrate extinction at the end of the Cretaceous.
Palaeoenvironmental evidence for solar forcing of Holocene climate: linkages to solar science

Current concern over ‘greenhouse’ warming and possible human influence upon global climate has been countered by claims that recent advances in solar theory demonstrate a greater role than previously thought for solar forcing in recent climate change. This is still disputed for this century, but new evidence from a range of palaeoenvironmental indicators lends strong support to the notion that not only the long-term (105 to 103 years) climate changes of the Pleistocene but also short-term (101 to 102 years) climate changes in the Holocene may derive in large or small part from solar variability. Evidence from recent research into proxy climate records is reviewed and set in the context of recent advances elsewhere in studies of late Quaternary palaeoenvironments and in solar science.
Full-Analog Reservoir Computing Circuit Based on Memristor With a Hybrid Wide-Deep Architecture

Reservoir computing (RC) contains two significant variants: wide RC and deep RC. The hybrid wide-deep architecture absorbs their strengths with a powerful parallel processing capability while enhancing the memory capacity of reservoirs. However, the fully analog RC circuit combining the two structures has yet to be proposed, mainly due to unmanageable hierarchical signal processing. Here we report a full-analog memristive RC circuit with a hybrid wide-deep architecture comprising an input module, mask module, reservoir module, and readout module. The input module can generate continuous voltages with temporal sequences. The mask module provides parallel mask processes, laying the foundation for implementing a wide RC structure. The reservoir module includes dynamic memristors and postprocessing circuits. Dynamic memristors can produce high-dimensional reservoir states, and postprocessing circuits allow memristive reservoir circuits to be cascaded to achieve a deep RC structure. The readout module mainly consists of a nonvolatile memristor crossbar and an analog integrator, enabling an efficient multiplication-and-accumulation operation. The simulation results in LTspice illustrate that the memory capacity of the proposed circuit is 91.6% higher than that of wide RC. Moreover, it can efficiently perform temporal tasks, obtaining a high accuracy of 98.99% in arrhythmia detection.
Improving Seasonal Rainfall and Streamflow Forecasting in the Sahel Region via Better Predictor Selection, Uncertainty Quantification and Forecast Economic Value Assessment

The Sahel region located in Western Africa is well known for its high rainfall variability. Severe and recurring droughts have plagued the region during the last three decades of the 20 century, while heavy precipitation events (with return periods of up to 1,200 years) were reported between 2007 and 2014. Vulnerability to extreme events is partly due to the fact that people are not prepared to cope with them. It would be of great benefit to farmers if information about the magnitudes of precipitation and streamflow in the upcoming rainy season were available a few months before; they could then switch to more adapted crops and farm management systems if required. Such information would also be useful for other sectors of the economy, such as hydropower production, domestic/industrial water consumption, fishing and navigation. A logical solution to the above problem would be seasonal rainfall and streamflow forecasting, which would allow to generate knowledge about the upcoming rainy season based on information available before it’s beginning. The research in this thesis sought to improve seasonal rainfall and streamflow forecasting in the Sahel by developing statistical rainfall and streamflow seasonal forecasting models. Sea surface temperature (SST) were used as pools of predictor. The developed method allowed for a systematic search of the best period to calculate the predictor before it was used to predict average rainfall or streamflow over the upcoming rainy season. Eight statistical models consisted of various statistical methods including linear and polynomial regressions were developed in this study. Two main approaches for seasonal streamflow forecasting were developed here: 1) A two steps streamflow forecasting approach (called the indirect method) which first linked the average SST over a period prior to the date of forecast to average rainfall amount in the upcoming rainy season using the eight statistical models, then linked the rainfall amount to streamflow using a rainfall-runoff model (Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT)). In this approach, the forecasted rainfall was disaggregated to daily time step using a simple approach (the fragment method) before being fed into SWAT. 2) A one step streamflow forecasting approach (called as the direct method) which linked the average SST over a period prior to the date of forecast to the average streamflow in the upcoming rainy season using the eight statistical models. To decrease the uncertainty due to model selection, Bayesian Model Averaging (BMA) was also applied. This method is able to explore the possibility of combining all available potential predictors (instead of selecting one based on an arbitrary criterion). The BMA
A Hybrid-Frequency-Based Multi-Load Wireless Power Transfer System With Constant Current or Voltage Outputs

This article proposed a hybrid-frequency-based multi-load (HFML) wireless power transfer (WPT) system that simultaneously powers multiple loads with independent regulation. The primary side of this system uses a hybrid-frequency compensation network, which is equivalent to series resonant compensation and inductor-capacitor-capacitor (LCC) resonant compensation, respectively, at different resonant frequencies. Thereby, receivers with series compensation structures but different resonant frequencies can, respectively, achieve constant current or voltage (CC/CV) outputs. Through hybrid-frequency modulation, the two arms of the H-bridge inverter are driven by different switching frequencies and duty cycles to generate transmitter current with hybrid frequency components superimposed. Resonant capacitors are used in the secondary circuits to reduce the impact of cross-interference between the multi-loads, facilitating the selection of the designed power transmission channel and realizing the independent regulation of receivers. A prototype with two receivers has been set up with the working frequencies at 80 and 200 kHz. The experimental results show that two receivers are well-decoupled with low cross-interference, realizing the independent regulation of multiple loads. Besides, the current of receiver 1 exhibits CC output, and the voltage of receiver 2 exhibits CV output.
The value of recreational areas in urban regions

607 The Value of Recreational Areas in Urban Regions The number of hours and the percentage of income spent on recreation have increased significantly in the last 100 years. Moreover, 38% of all travel movement is with a recreational purpose, and as such it is important to understand what the Dutch consumer prefers, so that future decisions are in line with what is requested. It is also important to understand how the Dutch consumer (and which particular type of consumer) responds to supply changes. These topics are dealt with in this dissertation, using discrete choice modelling techniques.
PS Petroleum System Evaluation of the Korotaikha Fold-belt and Foreland Basin, Timan-Pechora Basin, Russia*

The 4MM acre Korotaikha foreland basin and foldbelt is situated in the northeastern Timan-Pechora Basin, adjacent to producing acreage in the Varandey-Adzva Structural Zone (VAZ). A screening-level exploration analysis was carried out in 2011 in this Cimmerian and younger-aged basin to evaluate exploration potential. This poster will focus on the petroleum system analysis. Three main plays based on structural and fluid-flow migration regimes have been identified in the study area. Five main trap styles exist, however only the sub-thrust and imbricate thrust sheet trap types are present within the blocks offered for tender that encompass the Fold-Belt (FB) and Flank FB Plays. Significant running room has been identified in both plays. The petroleum system analysis indicates that historical heat flow is a critical uncertainly, and the main imbricate thrust Yangarey lead, located within the fold-belt play, is likely to be primarily charged with gas.
Interactions between tectonics, erosion, and sedimentation during the recent evolution of the Alpine orogen: Analogue modeling insights

On the basis of a section across the northwestern Alpine wedge and foreland basin, analogue modeling is used to investigate the impact of surface processes on the orogenic evolution. The basis model takes into account both structural and lithological heritages of the wedge. During shortening, erosion and sedimentation are performed to maintain a critical wedge. Frontal accretion leads to the development of a foreland thrust belt; underplating leads to the formation of an antiformal nappe stack in the internal zones. Important volumes of analogue materials are eroded out of the geological record, which in the case of the Alps suggests that the original lengths and volumes may be underestimated. The foreland basin evolves differently depending on the amounts of erosion/sedimentation. Its evolution and internal structuring is governed by the wedge mechanics, thought to be the main controlling mechanism in the development of the Molasse basin in a feedback interaction with surface processes.