Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The effect of audit committee on audit opinion through earnings management as mediation variable

: This study aims to examine the mediating effect of earnings management on the influence of the audit committee on audit opinion. The research samples are listed companies in the IDX in the sectors of infrastructure, utilities, and transportation for 2011–2017. This selection of industrial sectors due to these sectors obtains many qualified audit opinions in the study period compared to other sectors. This study adds control variables, namely firm size and leverage. We measure audit committee using two approaches, the first is the total score of each component of audit committees including size, independence, expertise, and meeting and the second is the partial score of each attribute of the audit committee. The results show that the audit committee influences the audit opinion and there is a negative significant influence of earning management and audit opinion, but, this study fails to prove the mediating effect of earning management in the relationship of the audit committee and audit opinion.
Dynamics in a Van Der Pol Model with Delay

In this paper, the dynamics of a van der pol model with delay are considered. It is shown that the asymptotic behavior depends crucially on the time delay parameter. By regarded the delay as a bifurcation parameter, we are particularly interested in the study of the Hopf bifurcation problem. The length of delay which preserves the stability of the equilibrium is calculated. Some numerical simulations for justifying the analytical findings are included.
Dual-Band Dual-Circularly-Polarized Cavity Backed Antenna

In this paper, we present a dual-band dual-circular polarized (CP) cavity backed 4×4 antenna array. This antenna can be used as a feeding antenna for Ka band satellite communication system. The operating center frequencies are 18GHz with RHCP and 28 GHz with LHCP. The required band width is 0.5 GHz. The proposed antenna element consists of a square cavity-backed structure with 4×4 radiating circular apertures. The feeding of this cavity-backed is a square aperture in the backside. The feeding network consists of two series of cavities fed by two orthogonal waveguide feeding networks. The upper feeding network is tuned at the lower frequency 18 GHz, while, the lower feeding network is tuned at the higher frequency 28 GHz. These antenna elements are supplied with using a rotating sequential feeding network. According to the direction of rotation and the sequential phase shift between the elements, it would be possible to obtain RH or LH circular polarization.
DGS-Fuse: unsupervised image fusion network combining global information

Abstract. To better preserve the global semantic information and edge information of the original image during the multi-focus image fusion process, we propose an encoder–decoder network, which combines pixel loss function, multiscale structural similarity loss function and total variation loss function to further reduce the detail loss in the image reconstruction process. The model introduces dynamic convolution and global context network to improve its feature expression ability and global context modeling ability. In the fusion stage, the fusion strategy based on the edge feature map is used to fuse the two feature maps output by the encoder to obtain the final decision map. Combining the gradient information of the deep feature map and the edge feature map, the fusion strategy can more effectively extract the flat parts of the focused and defocused regions and enhance the edge features of the image. Finally, the proposed algorithm is compared with seven advanced fusion algorithms, and the results are superior to other fusion algorithms in subjective and objective evaluation indexes.
KCa-Related Neurological Disorders: Phenotypic Spectrum and Therapeutic Indications

Although potassium channelopathies have been linked to a wide range of neurological conditions, the underlying pathogenic mechanism is not always clear, and a systematic summary of clinical manifestation is absent. Several neurological disorders have been associated with alterations of calcium-activated potassium channels (KCa channels), such as loss- or gain-of-function mutations, post-transcriptional modification, etc. Here, we outlined the current understanding of the molecular and cellular properties of three subtypes of KCa channels, including big conductance KCa channels (BK), small conductance KCa channels (SK), and the intermediate conductance KCa channels (IK). Next, we comprehensively reviewed the loss- or gain-of-function mutations of each KCa channel and described the corresponding mutation sites in specific diseases to broaden the phenotypic-genotypic spectrum of KCa-related neurological disorders. Moreover, we reviewed the current pharmaceutical strategies targeting KCa channels in KCa-related neurological disorders to provide new directions for drug discovery in anti-seizure medication.
Effect of Equalization Bandwidth and Linearity on NRZ and PAM4 Eye Diagram

In this paper, a study of the effect of bandwidth (BW) and linearity of a linear redriver on PAM2 and PAM4 signals is presented. Due to the robustness of PAM2, the effect of BW on the signal quality is manageable and improves with higher linearity. However, a higher than Nyquist BW is needed for PAM4 to achieve a minimum eye opening. Also, higher linearity will be needed for a PAM4 signal to achieve an acceptable eye opening across PVT (process, temperature, voltage) variations. A combination of higher BW and higher linearity makes PAM4 eye diagrams closer to the maximum achievable value. A tradeoff between linearity and BW can be considered to get the optimum eye opening in a linear redriver.
Biochemical changes, biomass production, and productivity of Triticum aestivum as a function of increasing molybdenum application

Abstract In the present study, the effects of soil-applied different molybdenum concentrations (0.1, 0.5, 2.5, 12.5 or 62.5 mg kg−1) in the form of sodium molybdate on growth performance, seed production, biochemical parameters, and uptake of Mo in wheat were investigated. Results indicate that Mo doses higher than 2.5 mg kg−1 of soil were observed to be toxic to wheat and retarded the growth as well as seed production. The change in biochemical constituents were correlated with soil Mo concentrations. Chlorophyll and carbohydrate contents increased under lower concentrations of Mo applied. In turn, Mo concentrations beyond 2.5 mg kg−1 significantly increased soluble proteins, total phenolic compounds, and free proline contents. The contents of Mo in root and shoot of wheat plants increased with increased Mo concentrations in the soil. Among the various concentrations of Mo studied, 2.5 mg kg−1 was moderately toxic while 12.5 and 62.5 mg kg−1 were highly toxic and induced stress responses to confer tolerance in wheat.
Automatic Repair of Java Programs Weighted Fusion Similarity via Genetic Programming

Recently, automated program repair techniques have been proven to be useful in the process of software development. However, how to reduce the large search space and the random of ingredient selection is still a challenging problem. In this paper, we propose a repair approach for buggy program based on weighted fusion similarity and genetic programming. Firstly, the list of modification points is generated by selecting modification points from the suspicious statements. Secondly, the buggy repair ingredient is selected according to the value of the weighted fusion similarity, and the repair ingredient is applied to the corresponding modification points according to the selected operator. Finally, we use the test case execution information to prioritize the test cases to improve individual verification efficiency. We have implemented our approach as a tool called WSGRepair. We evaluate WSGRepair in Defects4J and compare with other program repair techniques. Experimental results show that our approach improve the success rate of buggy program repair by 28.6%, 64%, 29%, 64% and 112% compared with the GenProg, CapGen, SimFix, jKali and jMutRepair.
Functional differential equations determining steady size distributions for populations of cells growing exponentially

Abstract A population of cells growing and dividing often goes through a phase of exponential growth of numbers, during which the size distribution remains steady. In this paper we study the function differential equation governing this steady size distribution in the particular case where the individual cells themselves are growing exponentially in size. A series solution is obtained for the case where the probability of cell division is proportional to any positive power of the cell size, and a method for finding closed-form solutions for a more general class of cell division functions is developed.
Hidden Orders in Chinese Gardens: Irregular Fractal Structure and its Generative Rules

The hidden orders of physical structure in Yuyuan, an example of Chinese gardens, are explored. Methods of geometric analysis are used to examine rules of iteration and transformation in the configuration model of the garden, for example, the spatial structure of ‘gardens in a garden’, the pedestrian system of ‘circles in a circle’, and the tree-like waterway, which formulate an irregular fractal system. It is argued that these generative rules of the structure, which mainly give rise to the similarities and complexities between parts and the whole garden, are deeply rooted in the principle of I Ching.
Dual-Frequency Along Track Interferometry

As an important application of the synthetic aperture principle, the along track Interferometry SAR technology can use the full-resolution two-dimensional coherent data with time difference to obtain the doppler parameters of the scene image, and further extract the corresponding radial velocity, which has been widely used in a variety of scenarios, including ocean current velocity measurement and ground moving target detection. However, there is a fixed ambiguity velocity in the single-band or single-baseline Interferometry system, and the overall accuracy is not high after phase unwrapping. In this paper, a dual-frequency along track Interferometry technique for high-precision moving target indication is proposed, and the feasibility demonstration is carried out based on the concept of dual-frequency system modes. Advantages of the system are clarified through numerical analysis.
New geographical records for tick‐borne pathogens in ticks collected from cattle in Benin and Togo

Abstract Background Ticks are obligate hematophagous arthropods capable of transmitting a great variety of endemic and emerging pathogens causing diseases in animals and humans. Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of Bartonella spp. , Rickettsia spp. , Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (s.l.) and Anaplasma phagocytophilum in ticks collected from cattle in Benin and Togo. Methods Overall, 396 (148 males, 205 females and 43 nymphs) ticks were collected from cattle in 17 districts (Benin and Togo) between 2019 and 2020. Ticks were pooled into groups of 2–6 ticks per pool according to individual host, location, species and developmental stage. The DNA of each pool was extracted for molecular screening. Results PCR results revealed that 20 tick pools were positive for Bartonella spp. (Benin and Togo) and 23 tick pools positive for Rickettsia spp. (Benin), while all pools were negative for A. phagocytophilum and B. burgdorferi s.l. Sequence analysis of positive Rickettsia samples revealed the presence of Rickettsia aeschlimannii. Conclusions The present study highlights the presence of zoonotic agents in ticks collected from cattle in Benin and Togo. This information will raise awareness of tick‐borne diseases among physicians and veterinarians, stimulate further studies to monitor these pathogens, and advise on necessary measures to control the spread of these zoonoses.
Technical Reports: A Single-photon Counting Pixel Detector for Surface Diffraction Experiments

The intense flux delivered by third-generation synchrotron sources has opened up exciting new possibilities in surface diffraction (SD) studies [1–3]. Nonetheless, practical SD experiments are plagued by several technical problems. Because the crystalline surface is typically probed down to a depth of approximately 1 or 2 nm when using subcritical-angle incident X-ray beams, the scattering volume is only about 10-12 cm3. This is further exacerbated by the fact that the most interesting information on the surface structure is generally obtained from those regions of diffraction features known as crystal truncation rods (CTRs) where scattering is weakest, i.e., in between Bragg peaks.
6. Glycemic Targets: Standards of Care in Diabetes-2023.

The American Diabetes Association (ADA) "Standards of Care in Diabetes" includes the ADA's current clinical practice recommendations and is intended to provide the components of diabetes care, general treatment goals and guidelines, and tools to evaluate quality of care. Members of the ADA Professional Practice Committee, a multidisciplinary expert committee, are responsible for updating the Standards of Care annually, or more frequently as warranted. For a detailed description of ADA standards, statements, and reports, as well as the evidence-grading system for ADA's clinical practice recommendations and a full list of Professional Practice Committee members, please refer to Introduction and Methodology. Readers who wish to comment on the Standards of Care are invited to do so at professional.diabetes. org/SOC.
Kadomtsev–Petviashivili equation for an ion‐acoustic soliton in a collisionless weakly relativistic plasma with finite ion temperature

A Kadomtsev–Petviashivili equation is derived for a two‐dimensional ion‐acoustic soliton propagating in a collisionless weakly relativistic plasma containing the finite temperature ions. This equation is solved in a stationary frame to obtain expressions for the phase velocity, amplitude, width, peak ion density, peak pressure, and energy of the soliton. It is shown that both the relativistic effect and the ion temperature greatly influence the phase velocity, amplitude, and the width. The soliton behavior is described in detail, and a comparison is made between the present results and the previous theories.
Anatomical Proposal for Botulinum Neurotoxin Injection Targeting the Platysma Muscle for Treating Platysmal Band and Jawline Lifting: A Review

The platysma muscle is a thin superficial muscle that covers the entire neck and lower part of the face. The platysma muscle is the primary target muscle for botulinum neurotoxin injection therapy aimed at treating platysmal band and lower facial lifting. In the procedure of botulinum neurotoxin injection therapy, a lack of knowledge of the anatomy of the platysma muscle and the properties of botulinum neurotoxin can lead to side effects such as dysphagia, dysphonia, and weakness of the neck muscles. Anatomically safe injection sites have been proposed for the platysma muscle, and the appropriate injection technique has been reviewed. We proposed optimal injection sites based on the external anatomical features of the mandible. The aim of these proposal was to standardize the procedure for the effective use of botulinum neurotoxin injections by minimizing the dose unit and injection points and thereby preventing adverse events.
Mixing in internally stirred flows

We consider mixing in a viscous fluid by the periodic rotation and translation of a stirrer, the Reynolds number being low enough that the Stokes approximation is valid in the unsteady, two-dimensional flow. Portions of the boundary of the container may also move to contribute to the mixing. The shapes of the stirrer and the container are arbitrary. It is shown that the recently developed embedding method for eigenfunction expansions in arbitrary domains is well suited to analyse the mixing properties of such mixers. This application depends crucially on the accurate analytical description of the complex, unsteady field. After carefully validating the proposed method against the recent results found in the literature, examples are given of how the method could be used in practice. A special advantage of the suggested method is that it can be extended to handle three-dimensional mixing flows with virtually no change in the procedure shown here.
Enhancing Security for IoT Devices using Software Defined Networking (SDN)

Software Defined Networking (SDN) help for networking design which aims to deal with association and control flexibility. SDN is associated with the open stream and ODIN V2, which is used for long-distance correspondence in general. Its strategy is central, deft, and well-organized. With the advent of reasonably speed internet and common calculating processors, people now have the ability to access an original atmosphere of opportunities and challenges at their fingers. This most recent start of innovation has impacted areas such as education, organization, business, clinical, and corporate settings. This introduction of IoT, the number of connected devices will be greater than at any point in recent memory. These threats are designed to tamper with the information’s dependability, infiltrate various initiatives in order to spread farther, and to profit financially Ransomware has recently become the most well-known virus that has made headlines. This type of malware infection encrypts client explicit documents and demands a payment in exchange for their retrieval. Programming characterized organizing, or SDN, is the smoothing out and centralization of large commercial network organization. The most typical benefits of SDN can be described with traffic programmability, readiness, and the ability to support strategy-driven for checking the network and send network robotization. Programming projects can use an organization engineering method to supervise and organize the organization in a thoughtful and halfway manner. This allows administrators to deal with the entire company uniformly and exhaustively, regardless of the hidden organization innovation. Current ransom ware behavior shows the infection spreading from the host victim to other PCs and shared drives inside the company. This document offers a point-by-point analysis of ransomware and the malware’s flow patterns. The time taken for Crypto Wall ransomware encryption using AES is measured for various data volumes, and an SDN strategy for ransomware risk mitigation is discussed.
A review of advances in image-guided orthopedic surgery

Orthopedic surgery remains technically demanding due to the complex anatomical structures and cumbersome surgical procedures. The introduction of image-guided orthopedic surgery (IGOS) has significantly decreased the surgical risk and improved the operation results. This review focuses on the application of recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI), deep learning (DL), augmented reality (AR) and robotics in image-guided spine surgery, joint arthroplasty, fracture reduction and bone tumor resection. For the pre-operative stage, key technologies of AI and DL based medical image segmentation, 3D visualization and surgical planning procedures are systematically reviewed. For the intra-operative stage, the development of novel image registration, surgical tool calibration and real-time navigation are reviewed. Furthermore, the combination of the surgical navigation system with AR and robotic technology is also discussed. Finally, the current issues and prospects of the IGOS system are discussed, with the goal of establishing a reference and providing guidance for surgeons, engineers, and researchers involved in the research and development of this area.
Effect of texture on hydrodynamic journal bearing performance under starvation lubrication

The effect of texture on tribological properties of journal bearings operating under starvation lubrication conditions is studied in this paper. The P-θ model with mass conservation boundary conditions is used to accurately predict the oil film distribution in the full oil film/starvation region of the textured bearing. The effects of various degrees of starvation lubrication on the tribological performance parameters, such as eccentricity, attitude angle, full film area, and friction coefficient, are discussed in textured bearings. The results show that the effect of texture on the bearing performance is affected by starvation lubrication conditions: (1) The effect severity varied with starvation levels; (2) The texturing still improved the operating performance of the journal bearing in the case of weak starvation; (3) Texturing increased the bearing load carrying capacity and reduced the friction coefficient, improving safety and preventing safety accidents due to oil supply problems.
Carlsberg’s Reputation as an Influencing Factor Between Consumer Attitude towards Corporate Social Responbility and Brand Acceptance

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives which are carried out by an organization is one of the most powerful tools towards engaging with the public. Through carrying out such numerous social responsibility initiatives, the organization proofs to society that it is not only focused towards a profit-oriented organization but is aware of its responsibility towards the development and effect on society as well as the environment. CSR management is always a vital matter for the corporate world. Most multinationals invest millions in managing CSR initiatives to meet corporate social performance in their country of origin and in other countries in which they operate. This study gives a closer look towards corporate reputation as a factor that influences Malaysian consumers’ attitude when measuring CSR initiatives of a multinational corporation and brand acceptance. The study uses techniques of quantitative analysis and offers important insights into developing effective strategies to enhance the credibility of companies through their CSR initiatives by looking closely towards corporate reputation as a mediating factor. Focusing on results analysing our Malaysian community’s perceived attitude towards CSR and how their attitude can impact the alcohol industry’s commitment towards restoring their social obligation towards maintaining the level of negative impact on corporate reputation and brand acceptance. As CSR initiatives are important to an organization but because they affect the underlying intangible assets such as corporate reputation, identity and image thus the paper further looks into the actual acceptance level of the Malaysian consumers towards CSR initiatives by the alcohol industry.