Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Regge-plus-resonance approach to strangeness production from the deuteron

Electromagnetic production of strangeness plays a prominent role in our quest to chart the excitation spectrum of the nucleon. Despite the large body of high-quality p(g*,K)Y data, phenomenological analyses of these reactions have not led to an unequivocal outcome. The persistent lack of consensus on the role of different nucleon resonances in the reaction dynamics can be attributed in part to the important role played by non-resonant dynamics. In this dissertation, photon- and electron-induced kaon production off nucleons and deuterium is studied using an efficient reaction model developed at Ghent University, coined Regge-plus-resonance, that successfully reconciles an isobaric approach in the resonance region with Regge phenomenology at higher energies. The dominant non-resonant amplitudes are modelled in terms of K+(494) and K*+(892) t-channel Regge-trajectory exchange and are fixed by high-energy data. In a next step, this amplitude is extrapolated into the resonance region and refined by adding individual N* and Delta* terms in the s-channel. We show how the Regge-plus-resonance model, which is optimised to data obtained off proton targets, can be transformed to reliably describe all reactions with a kaon-hyperon pair in the final state. In addition to the study of strangeness production off the proton, it pays to consider the same reaction on more complex targets, such as the deuteron. In this dissertation quasi-free kaon production from the deuteron is investigated using the Regge-plus-resonance elementary operator within the relativistic plane-wave impulse approximation. In addition, the effects of the hyperon-nucleon final-state interaction are analysed using the non-relativistic one-boson-exchange model developed at Julich as input. Numerical results for (semi-)inclusive and exclusive differential cross sections are presented and we investigate the formalism’s sensitivity to its different ingredients. The characteristic shape of the cross section is studied and distinct kinematic regions are identified where the 2H(g,K)YN reaction can be exploited to learn about elementary kaon production or hyperon-nucleon rescattering. Finally, model calculations are confronted with the first published 2H(g,K)YN data.
Transfer Function Identification of an Electro-Rheological Actuator

A fluid clutch utilising an Electro-Rheological (ER) suspension provides a controlled torque coupling between input and output through the control of the applied electric field. If the input is driven at constant speed the device can be considered as an ER torque actuator and thus be used to drive robot links or other mechanisms requiring precise positioning. Such an ER torque actuator can replace a DC servo-motor in robotic applications with the benefits of low time constant and smooth output torque unaffected by cogging (i.e. variation in torque of a DC motor as the magnetic reluctance of the armature-stator path changes with rotation). Although the ER actuator has many benefits, it suffers from a non-linear and time varying relationship between input voltage and output torque. These undesirable characteristics can be mitigated by providing a local closed loop controller around the system. The design of such a controller requires a knowledge of the relationship between the applied voltage and output torque; i.e. the transfer function of the actuator. This transfer function has been determined by observing the response of an ER torque actuator in the frequency domain. It is shown that a linear transfer function model reasonable represents the actuator behaviour, that the actuator is a stable second order system and that the time constant of the clutch studied is sufficiently short to hold considerable promise for robotic applications. Furthermore, the maximum torque capability is shown to be sufficient for many medium scale industrial robots.
Rankingi w warunkach niepewności

Streszczenie. W pracy przedstawiono ogolną procedure tworzenia rankingow zbioru obiektow przy relacji preferencji bazującej na dowolnej funkcji rankingowej. Analize mozliwych do wykorzystania funkcji rankingowych rozpoczeto od pokazania fundamentalnych wad powszechnie stosowanych funkcji w postaci sumy wazonej. jako szczegolny przypadek procedury rankingowej w przestrzeni z relacją zaproponowano procedure bazującą na pojeciu elementu idealnego i uogolnionej odleglości minkowskiego od tego elementu. Procedura ta przedstawiona w postaci uniwersalnego algorytmu rankingowego eliminuje wiekszośc wad funkcji rankingowej w postaci sumy wazonej. Slowa kluczowe: funkcje rankingowe, relacja preferencji, klastry rankingowe, punkt idealny, uniwersalny algorytm rankingowy
Sarcopenia and bone health: new acquisitions for a firm liaison

Osteosarcopenia (OS) is a newly defined condition represented by the simultaneous presence of osteopenia/osteoporosis and sarcopenia, the main age-related diseases. The simultaneous coexistence of the two phenotypes derives from the close connection of the main target tissues involved in their pathogenesis: bone and muscle. These two actors constitute the bone–muscle unit, which communicates through a biochemical and mechanical crosstalk which involves multiple factors. Altered pattern of molecular pathways leads to an impairment of both the functionality of the tissue itself and the communication with the complementary tissue, composing the OS pathogenesis. Recent advances in the genetics field have provided the opportunity to delve deeper into the complex biological and molecular mechanisms underlying OS. Unfortunately, there are still many gaps in our understanding of these pathways, but it has proven essential to apply strategies such as exercise and nutritional intervention to counteract OS. New therapeutic strategies that simultaneously target bone and muscle tissue are limited, but recently new targets for the development of dual-action drug therapies have been identified. This narrative review aims to provide an overview of the latest scientific evidence associated with OS, a complex disorder that will pave the way for future research aimed at understanding the bone–muscle-associated pathogenetic mechanisms.
Situation Analysis of Healthcare Standards and Criteria That Contribute to the Care of Residents in Homes for Older People in Tanzania

Problems experienced in homes for older people in Tanzania highlighted the need for a situation analysis of healthcare standards to identify the baseline of care provided to residents in these homes. This study conducted a situation analysis of structure healthcare standards and associated criteria with the aim of contributing to improved quality of care for residents in homes for older people in Tanzania. Thirty-two homes for older people in Tanzania were audited using an audit instrument that included seven fields, 26 structure standards, and 262 associated criteria. The analysis showed that overall, the homes were non-compliant with healthcare structure standards and associated criteria. The Tanzanian Government should urgently introduce measures to address the missing standards and associated criteria.
The Diagnostic Journey of Childhood Idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome: Perspectives of Children and Their Caregivers

Background: Childhood nephrotic syndrome is a rare kidney disease characterized by sudden onset of edema, massive proteinuria, and hypoalbuminemia. Rare diseases can have a long and difficult trajectory to diagnosis. Objective: We aimed to explore the experiences of children with nephrotic syndrome and their caregivers in their search of a nephrotic syndrome diagnosis. Design: An exploratory, qualitative descriptive study design. Setting: The Alberta Children’s Hospital outpatient nephrology program in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Sample: Children aged 9 to 18 years with steroid-sensitive nephrotic syndrome and their caregivers. Methods: We undertook semi-structured interviews with children (alone or with a caregiver present) and their caregivers using a question guide suitable to their age and role. We used a thematic analysis approach to inductively code the data and characterize themes related to our research question. Results: Participants included 10 children aged 9 to 18 years (6 boys and 4 girls) and 18 caregivers (8 men and 10 women). We characterized 3 themes related to participants’ experiences in search of a diagnosis of nephrotic syndrome: (1) unexpected and distressing symptom onset, (2) elusiveness of a diagnosis, and (3) encountering a diagnosis. Children with nephrotic syndrome and their caregivers described experiencing initial anxiety due to their unusual and unexpected symptom onset and lack of awareness about the disease. Perceived diagnostic delays and incorrect diagnosis early in the course of the disease contributed to multiple consultations with a variety of care providers. Overall, participants expressed a desire to move past their diagnosis, learn about nephrotic syndrome, and engage in their treatment plans. Limitations: The views expressed by participants may not reflect those of individuals from other settings. The time elapsed since participants’ nephrotic syndrome diagnosis may have influenced their recall of events and reactions to this diagnosis. Conclusions: In characterizing the diagnostic experiences of children and their caregivers, our study provides insight into how patients with nephrotic syndrome and their caregivers can be supported by the healthcare team along this journey. Focused strategies to increase awareness and understanding of nephrotic syndrome among healthcare providers are needed to improve patients’ and families’ diagnostic experiences.
Monkeypox: Is it the new pandemic?

Since the start of the monkeypox (MPX) outbreak and as of September 1, 2022, at least 18,463 confirmed cases of MPX have been reported worldwide (Figure 1). The WHO Director‐General declared MPX as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on July 23, 2022. Some scientists have commented that the surge in cases was an outbreak that was bound to happen after the end of vaccination against smallpox globally around 40 years ago. The head of the smallpox team, a part of the WHO Emergencies Programme, said that what is unusual about this current outbreak is that the countries usually spared from MPX are now reporting outbreaks of the virus.
Recent outbreak of Marburg virus disease: Could it be a threat for global public health?

3 It has been linked to several outbreaks since its simultaneous identification and characterization in 1967 in Marburg and Frankfurt, Germany, as well as in Belgrade, Serbia. 4 A few documented cases of MVD have been reported in Africa from 1975 to 1985. [. ]1998, MVD was not considered as fatal as the Ebola virus. Hemorrhagic fever syndromes though a crucial disease indication. Because they resembled more widespread illnesses like malaria and typhoid, early instances may be overlooked. There is currently no recognized vaccine or antiviral medication for treating MVD. 1 A few documented cases of MVD have been reported in Africa are undergoing Phase I, II, and III clinical studies. 12 A standardized literature review reported that antiviral drugs such as Galidesivir, Favipiravir, and Remdesivir showed promising results with an 83% to 100% success rate when the drugs are given at a specific dosage regimen. 2 Though their efficacy is not fully proven against a large population, their usage is not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or any other authorized organization. 2 In brief, when the Marburg virus comes into human contact, it only takes a few days to cause a deathly situation, and effective treatment is not available yet. [. ]it is more important to consider the outbreak of MVD as an alarming situation. There are some common overlapping symptoms of these three viral infections. [. ]the global health-care authorities should develop and adopt differential diagnostic techniques for quick detection and isolation of cases.
Social Verification Theory: A New Way to Conceptualize Validation, Dissonance, and Belonging

Academic Abstract In the present review, we propose a theory that seeks to recontextualize various existing theories as functions of people’s perceptions of their consistency with those around them. This theory posits that people seek social consistency for both epistemic and relational needs and that social inconsistency is both negative and aversive, similar to the experience of cognitive dissonance. We further posit that the aversive nature of perceiving social inconsistency leads people to engage in various behaviors to mitigate or avoid these inconsistencies. When these behaviors fail, however, people experience chronic social inconsistency, which, much like chronic rejection, is associated with physical and mental health and well-being outcomes. Finally, we describe how mitigation and avoidance of social inconsistency underlie many seemingly unrelated theories, and we provide directions for how future research may expand on this theory. Public Abstract In the present review, we propose that people find inconsistency with those around them to be an unpleasant experience, as it threatens people’s core need to belong. Because the threat of reduced belongingness evokes negative feelings, people are motivated to avoid inconsistency with others and to mitigate the negative feelings that are produced when it inevitably does arise. We outline several types of behaviors that can be implemented to avoid or mitigate these inconsistencies (e.g., validation, affirmation, distancing, etc.). When these behaviors cannot be implemented successfully, people experience chronic invalidation, which is associated with reduced physical and mental health and well-being outcomes. We discuss how invalidation may disproportionately affect individuals with minoritized identities. Furthermore, we discuss how belongingness could play a key role in radicalization into extremist groups.
Stabilization of 3D Ginzburg-Landau Equation by Model-Based Output Feedback Control

Abstract We continue the work on backstepping controllers previously designed for the Ginzburg-Landau model of vortex shedding developed for the 2D case by adding another dimension. In the present paper we show that the control and observer designs for the 2D case extend to the 3D case, and demonstrate for the first time their effectiveness in attenuating vortex shedding in GL simulations.
The Relationship Between Partner Phubbing and Life Satisfaction: The Mediating Role of Relationship Satisfaction and Perceived Romantic Relationship Quality

This study aims to test the mediating role of relationship satisfaction and perceived romantic relationship quality in the relationship between partner phubbing and life satisfaction. The study included a total of 308 participants, 243 women (78.9%) and 65 men (21.1%). The participants’ age ranged from 18 to 60 (mean = 31.10; SD = 7.93). Data were collected through the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), the Relationship Assessment Scale (RAS), the Perceived Romantic Relationship Quality Scale (PRRQS), and the Partner Phubbing Scale (PPS). Descriptive statistics of the data were calculated, and the relationships between the variables were analyzed using the Pearson correlation coefficient (r). Mediation analyses were performed using structural equation modeling. Structural equation analysis indicated that partner phubbing negatively predicted relationship satisfaction and perceived romantic relationship quality. In addition, relationship satisfaction and perceived romantic relationship quality positively predicted life satisfaction. The correlation analysis performed before the mediation analysis indicated no significant relationships between partner phubbing and life satisfaction. However, the results of structural equation analysis and bootstrapping showed that perceived romantic relationship quality and relationship satisfaction had a fully mediating role in the relationship between partner phubbing and life satisfaction. The results of the bootstrap analysis indicate that partner phubbing had a significant indirect effect on life satisfaction through perceived romantic relationship quality and relationship satisfaction. These results reveal that relationship satisfaction and perceived romantic relationship quality decrease in individuals who are exposed to partner phubbing behaviors, and that decreased relationship satisfaction and romantic relationship quality harm life satisfaction.
A survey to assess perspectives of people with chronic stroke about customized safety harnesses for dance‐based exergaming in home settings

Early dance‐based exergaming (DBExG) trials in people with chronic stroke (PwCS) have shown promising results, but there remains a lack of knowledge if PwCS are interested in receiving such training in their homes and the applicability of a fall‐protection safety harness in the home environment.
The effect of glutathione biosynthesis of Streptococcus thermophilus ST-1 on cocultured Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus ATCC11842.

Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus are the main species for yogurt preparation. Glutathione (GSH) can be synthesized by S. thermophilus and plays a crucial role in combating environmental stress. However, the effect of GSH biosynthesis by S. thermophilus on cocultured L. delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus is still unknown. In this study, a mutant S. thermophilus ΔgshF was constructed by deleting the GSH synthase. The wild strain S. thermophilus ST-1 and ΔgshF mutants were cocultured with L. delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus ATCC11842 by using Transwell chambers (Guangzhou Shuopu Biotechnology Co., Ltd.), respectively. It was proven that the GSH synthesized by S. thermophilus ST-1 could be absorbed and used by L. delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus ATCC11842, and promote growth ability and stress tolerance of L. delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus ATCC11842. The biomass of L. delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus ATCC11842 cocultured with S. thermophilus ST-1 or ΔgshF (adding exogenous GSH) increased by 1.8 and 1.4 times compared with the biomass of L. delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus ATCC11842 cocultured with S. thermophilus ΔgshF. Meanwhile, after H2O2 and low-temperature treatments, the bacterial viability of L. delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus cocultured with S. thermophilus ΔgshF, with or without GSH, was decreased by 41 and 15% compared with that of L. delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus cocultured with S. thermophilus ST-1. Furthermore, transcriptome analysis showed that the expression levels of genes involved in purine nucleotide and pyrimidine nucleotide metabolism in L. delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus ATCC11842 were at least 3 times increased when cocultured with S. thermophilus (fold change > 3.0). Moreover, compared with the mutant strain ΔgshF, the wild-type strain ST-1 could shorten the fermented curd time by 5.3 hours during yogurt preparation. These results indicated that the GSH synthesized by S. thermophilus during cocultivation effectively enhanced the activity of L. delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus and significantly improved the quality of fermented milk.
The tail of 3C 129: observations at 2.7 GHz

On presente les observations a 2,7 GHz avec une resolution angulaire de 4,3 minarc de la radiogalaxie 3C 129. Elles permettent l'etude des regions externes de la queue. La queue est plus courte qu'aux basses frequences et presente une polarisation qui atteint 50% de la puissance totale. Le champ magnetique est dans le sens de la queue
Effect of aspect ratio on magnetic field fluctuations in the reversed-field pinch

The effect of aspect ratio on magnetic field fluctuations in reversed‐field pinches is investigated using a three‐dimensional magnetohydrodynamic code. Configurations with aspect ratios of 1.1, 2.2, and 4.4 are modeled. The results are extrapolated to aspect ratio 8.8 for comparison with the Extrap T1 experiment [Nucl. Fusion 34, 427 (1994)]. It is found that the average modal amplitudes decrease with aspect ratio. However, the spectrum broadens correspondingly, resulting in negligible effect on the magnetic fluctuation level. The computed spectrum dynamics are found to be in good agreement with experimental observations on the T1 experiment. Quantitative evaluations of the field line stochasticity indicate no dependence of the mean magnetic field diffusion rate on aspect ratio.
Delivering High-Quality Primary Care Requires Work That Is Worthwhile for Medical Assistants

Medical assistants are core members of the primary care team, but health care organizations struggle to hire and retain them amid the ongoing exodus of health care workers as part of the “Great Resignation. ” To sustain a stable and engaged workforce of medical assistants, we argue that efforts to hire and retain them should focus on making their work worthwhile. Work that is worthwhile includes adequate pay, benefits, and job security, but additionally enables employees to experience a sense of contribution, growth, social connectedness, and autonomy. We highlight opportunities during team huddles, the rooming of patients, and career development where the work of medical assistants can be made worthwhile. We also connect these components to the work design literature to show how clinic managers and supervising clinicians can promote worthwhile work through decision-making and organizational climate. Going beyond financial compensation, these components target the latent occupational needs of medical assistants and are likely to forge employee-employer relationships that are mutually valued and sustained over time.
Optimality conditions for vector equilibrium problemswith constraints

In this paper, the necessary and sufficient conditions for weakly efficient solution of the vector equilibrium problems with constraints are obtained. The Kuhn-Tucker condition for weakly efficient solution of the vector equilibrium problems is derived. As interesting applications of the results in the paper, we obtain the optimality conditions for vector optimization problems with constraints.
A promising p-type transparent conducting material: Layered oxysulfide [Cu2S2][Sr3Sc2O5]

Sr3Cu2Sc2O5S2, a layered oxysulfide, composed of anti-PbO-like [Cu2S2] slabs alternating with perovskitelike [Sr3Sc2O5] slabs, was systematically studied as a p-type transparent conducting material. The material has a wide energy gap of 3.1eV and a p-type electrical conductivity of 2.8Scm−1 at room temperature. The hole mobility of +150cm2V−1S−1 at room temperature, which is much higher than the typical value of ∼10−1–10cm2V−1S−1 found in other copper compounds. The performances of bulk undoped Sr3Cu2Sc2O5S2 show the promise of copper oxysulfides as a class of p-type transparent conductive materials that is essential for optoelectronic applications.