Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Delft University of Technology Continuous Delivery Practices in a Large Financial Organization

Continuous Delivery is an agile software development practice in which developers frequently integrate changes into the main development line and produce releases of their software. An automated Continuous Integration infrastructure builds and tests these changes. Claimed advantages of CD include early discovery of (integration) errors, reduced cycle time, and better adoption of coding standards and guidelines. This paper reports on a study in which we surveyed 152 developers of a large financial organization (ING Netherlands), and investigated how they adopt a Continuous Integration and delivery pipeline during their development activities. In our study, we focus on topics related to managing technical debt, as well as test automation practices. The survey results shed light on the adoption of some agile methods in practice, and sometimes confirm, while in other cases, confute common wisdom and results obtained in other studies. For example, we found that refactoring tends to be performed together with other development activities, technical debt is almost always “self-admitted”, developers timely document source code, and assure the quality of their product through extensive automated testing, with a third of respondents dedicating more than 50% of their time to do testing activities.
A Modern History of Oman: Formation of the State since 1920

Acknowledgments Abbreviations Introduction Chapter 1 The Theoretical Context Chapter 2 Oman and British Imperial Expansion 1798-1920 Chapter 3 Informal Empire in Oman 1921 - 1931 Chapter 4 The Expansion of the Sultanate 1932-1955 Chapter 5 The Consolidation of the Omani State 1956-1977 Chapter 6 Western Strategic Interests in the Contemporary Omani State Conclusion Notes to the Reader Bibliography Index
Parametric and characteristic X-ray radiation for diagnostics of interaction of ultra-relativistic particles with crystalline deflectors

Usually, results of interaction of relativistic particles with a crystalline deflector are observed as a variation in the angular distribution of the particles. But for recent ten, the understanding of properties of X-ray radiation of relativistic particles moving in a bent crystal has bee developed. Some properties of the parametric X-ray radiation (PXR) emitted in a bent crystal were first considered in [1]. The application of the PXR for online diagnostics of the interaction of the beam with bent crystal was proposed in [2]. In [3], it was analyzed possibility to use PXR for control of the bent crystal degradation. Besides, characteristic X-ray radiation of crystal atoms were used for monitoring of number of electrons passed through crystalline target [4]. More recently, new experiments [5,6] were performed to study X-ray radiation excited by protons in crystalline and non-crystalline targets, but any manifestations of crystal curvature were not observed yet. In present paper, we discuss different possibilities for application of parametric and characteristic X-ray radiation emitted from crystalline beam deflectors. Some peculiarities of X-rays emitted at different mechanisms of deflections, like channeling, volume reflection, and scattering on atomic rings are considered. Besides, applications of X-rays for monitoring of the beam intensity and for control of crystal alignment on a beam are discussed.
Efficacy And Acceptability Of Virtual Reality Imagery Rescripting For Ptsd Due To Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Multiple Baseline Study

This study piloted the efficacy and acceptability of Virtual Reality Imagery Rescripting (VR-ImRs) compared to conventional Imagery Rescripting (ImRs) for PTSD due to childhood sexual abuse (CSA). Eight adult patients with clinician-rated PTSD due to CSA as their primary diagnosis participated, of whom six completed the full treatment. A non-concurrent multiple baseline design with cross-over elements was used, with randomly assigned baseline lengths and treatment conditions. After baseline and a 5-session ‘education and exploration’ phase, six sessions of either ImRs or VR-ImRs were given, followed by another six sessions of the opposite treatment condition and a 5-week follow-up without treatment. The primary outcome was PTSD symptoms (PCL-5), and secondary outcomes were negative and positive emotions (added PCL-5 items), anxiety and depressive symptoms (HADS) and trauma-related cognitions (PTCI). Data were analyzed with mixed regression. Results showed a significant linear reduction of trauma symptoms and negative emotions only during ImRs. No significant treatment effects on positive emotion, anxiety and depressive symptoms were found for both treatment conditions. Both treatment conditions showed significant positive effects on trauma-related cognitions. This study does not support the efficacy of VR-ImRs in reducing PTSD symptoms. Possibly VR-ImRs keeps people from reprocessing their memories, making it less effective.
Dynamics of flocking models with two species

This article studies the flocking behavior of self-organized agents in two species. First, referring to the work of Olfati-Saber and the classical Cucker-Smale model, we establish a discrete system describing the flocking dynamic of the agents in two species. Second, by using the LaSalle's invariance principle, we show that the system with global interaction will achieve unconditional time-asymptotic flocking, and thesystem with local interaction has a time-asymptotic flocking under certain assumptions.Moreover, we investigate the local asymptotic stability of a class of flocking solutions. Finally, some numerical simulations and qualitative results are presented. For more information see https://ejde.math.txstate.edu/Volumes/2021/104/abstr.html
Nonconvulsive Status Epilepticus in Adults: Types, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology, Etiology, and Diagnosis

Nonconvulsive status epilepticus (NCSE) poses a significant multidimensional challenge for emergency and intensive care physicians as well as neurologists [1, 2]. This primarily starts with the diagnosis and related detection and confirmation of NCSE, and continues through optimal therapy and difficult prognosis [3]. Although a convulsive status epilepticus (CSE) needs only to be distinguished from a non-epileptic dissociative convulsive state, in the differential diagnostic spectrum and in appearance, NCSE can range from migraine, stroke, coma or delirium to psychiatric disease patterns such as stupor and psychosis [4, 5]. Nowadays all paroxysmal focal (and sometimes even global) deficits are basically considered events suspicious of stroke, and therefore initially evaluated as such. While this may still be correct with respect to focal impairments such as paralysis or aphasia, focal impairments with temporary changes in – or loss of – consciousness occur only with considerable vertebrobasilar insufficiency of an ischemic nature, more frequently they are indicative of an epileptic, metabolic-toxic or migrainous origin. It should also be noted that a “plus” symptomology (movements, paresthesia, olfactory, visual, emotional, acoustic impressions) is predominantly present in epileptic seizures and status epilepticus, whereas in cases of stroke there is a “minus” symptomology (paralysis, hypesthesia, aphasia, amaurosis, etc.). The picture is obscured by the fact that “minus” symptoms can occur during epileptic episodes (paresis, aphasia, apraxia), while during strokes “plus” symptoms (hyperkinesia – limb-shaking TIAs, paresthesia, visual phenomena, etc.) may be observed. The following presents the definition, various manifestations and types, classification, causes, epidemiology, brief pathophysiology as well as the diagnosis of NCSE.
Staging and Follow-up of Ovarian Cancer

The ACR Committee on Appropriateness Criteria and its expert panels have developed criteria for determining appropriate imaging examinations for diagnosis and treatment of specified medical condition(s). These criteria are intended to guide radiologists, radiation oncologists and referring physicians in making decisions regarding radiologic imaging and treatment. Generally, the complexity and severity of a patient’s clinical condition should dictate the selection of appropriate imaging procedures or treatments. Only those examinations generally used for evaluation of the patient’s condition are ranked. Other imaging studies necessary to evaluate other co-existent diseases or other medical consequences of this condition are not considered in this document. The availability of equipment or personnel may influence the selection of appropriate imaging procedures or treatments. Imaging techniques classified as investigational by the FDA have not been considered in developing these criteria; however, study of new equipment and applications should be encouraged. The ultimate decision regarding the appropriateness of any specific radiologic examination or treatment must be made by the referring physician and radiologist in light of all the circumstances presented in an individual examination.
Cornerstone: A Collection of Scholarly Cornerstone: A Collection of Scholarly and Creative Works for Minnesota and Creative Works for Minnesota State University, Mankato

The current study investigated differences in objective sleep measures and subjective sleep measures between people with paradoxical insomnia and people with accurate perceptions of sleep, finding that sleep onset latency and wake after sleep onset time significantly predicted whether someone would have paradoxical insomnia. There were no significant differences in sleep structure between groups as previous research has suggested. The study also examined differences in personality factors, attitudes toward sleep, and insomnia severity ratings, finding that people with paradoxical insomnia had more dysfunctional beliefs about sleep and higher insomnia severity ratings, but no significant personality differences. Together, these findings suggest that dysfunctional attitudes about sleep and insomnia may play a large role in contributing to the inaccuracy of sleep perceptions for patients with paradoxical insomnia.
Optimization of sorbitol, fructooligosaccharides and sugar levels in the syrup based on physicochemical properties and sensory acceptance of healthy, sweet egg yolk drop (a traditional egg-based dessert) using response surface methodology

ABSTRACT Sweet egg yolk drops are one of the traditional Thai desserts made by dropping egg yolk batter into a boiling syrup with high sugar concentration to form teardrop shapes. The objectives of this study were to optimize the ratio of sugar substitutes (sorbitol and fructooligosaccharides (FOS)) and reduce the amount of sugar in syrup for the development of sugar-reduced egg yolk desserts. Effects of three ratios of sorbitol to FOS (25:75, 50:50, and 75:25) and four percentages of sugar reduction (25, 50, 75, and 100%) on the physical, chemical and sensory properties of desserts were also investigated. Results indicated that increasing the ratio of sorbitol and decreasing the percentage of sugar in syrup led to desserts with decreased color a* and b* values, bulk density, hardness, cohesiveness, soluble fiber, and reducing-sugar content. The opposite effect was observed in desserts made with syrup, which had higher ratios of FOS and lower levels of sugar. The optimum formulation of desserts based on response surface methodology (RSM) contained a ratio of 25:75–30:70 of sorbitol to FOS and 60–65% reduction of sugar in syrup. The comparison of the predicted values from the model of the optimized dessert with experimental values showed that the model was well-fitted. Moreover, the optimized dessert had higher sensory acceptability when compared to the full-sugar sweet egg yolk drops. Therefore, the results indicate that sorbitol and FOS could be used as sugar substitutes in syrup to produce a healthier and lower calorie egg-based dessert.
Distributed Velocity Control in Cooperative Multi-Agent Moving Source Seeking

This paper uses distributed velocity control to address the agent-based moving source-seeking problem. The source is represented by a scalar field. In cooperative multi-agent seeking, agents communicate with one another using a communication topology to exchange and collect information regarding their positions and the value of the scalar field at any given time. This information is then compiled to create a single overall prediction that is used to locate the moving source that moves in a linear or sinusoidal manner. The velocity at which the agents track the moving source is determined using distributed velocity control that examines two agent velocity types: the gradient velocity and the desired velocity. Formation control is also used to maintain the desired formation of the agents. Finally, a computer simulation is conducted to examine how different agents search for a moving source. In both cases, the agents can find the source at a different seeking time. The results show that the agents under a given desired velocity may perform better than those under gradient velocity for the desired velocity 𝑣
A review on catalytic pyrolysis of municipal plastic waste

Plastic pollution is a global issue that severely threatens the environment if not managed properly. Plastic waste is widely treated in unsustainable ways such as landfill and incineration that generally do not contribute to the circular economy or to the principles of the United Nation's sustainable development goals. Catalytic pyrolysis of plastic waste is considered an alternative solution with its potential of recovering fuels and chemicals from the plastic waste that is not recyclable. Here, we described for the first time the main steps required for running an operational pyrolysis plant from a whole system perspective. The recent advancement of plastic pyrolysis technologies is also described to guide the selection of relevant catalysts. The practical applications of products from the plastic pyrolysis are succinctly reviewed. This review will facilitate the development of the capacity to make better decisions upon the design and analysis of plastic pyrolysis processes and systems.
Lessons from the Pandemic: are short-term rentals driving real estate prices in Lisbon?

Using quarterly data on rental and sale prices and quantities between 2018 and 2020, as well as on short-term rental registries, this paper uses diﬀerence-in-diﬀerences to evaluate the short-run impact of the pandemic on Lisbon’s property market in civil parishes diﬀerentially exposed to short-term rental density. Results suggest that more “touristic” areas suﬀered a steeper decrease in rental prices, driven by a reallocation of apartments from the short-to the long-term rental market. We also document a drop in sale prices with no visible impact on quantities for sale. To address endogeneity concerns, we use an instrument based on the density of museums per civil parish, showing that results are unchanged. We further analyze heterogeneous eﬀects based on dwellings’ type.
PENGARUH INDEPENDENSI, KECERDASAN SPRITUAL DAN ETHICAL SENSITIVITY TERHADAP KUALITAS AUDIT PEMERINTAH DENGAN INTEGRITAS AUDITOR SEBAGAI VARIABEL MODERASI

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh independensi, kecerdasan spiritual, dan ethical sensitivity terhadap kualitas audit, dan bagaimana pengaruh independensi, kecerdasan spiritual, dan ethical sensitivity terhadap kualitas audit yang dimoderasi oleh integritas auditor di Inspektorat Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan. Hasil penelitian menujukkan bahwa kecerdasan spiritual dan ethical sensitivity berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kualitas audit, sedangkan independensi berpengaruh positif namun tidak signifikan terhadap kualitas audit. Integritas auditor mampu menguatkan pengaruh kecerdasan spiritual dan ethical sensitivity terhadap kualitas audit, namun melemahkan pengaruh independensi terhadap kualitas audit. Diharapkan penelitian selanjutnya bisa memperluas objek penelitian dan menggunakan pendekatan campuran agar hasilnya lebih baik. Kata Kunci: Auditor, Independensi, Integritas, Kecerdasan Spiritual, Sensitivitas Etis
IMPLEMENTASI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN ICT UNTUK MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR GEOGRAFI PADA SISWA SMA NEGERI 2 HALMAHERA TENGAH

The success of learning carried out in an educational activity is how students can learn, by identifying, developing, organizing, and using all kinds of media and learning resources. The purpose of this study was to determine the implementation of ICT learning media in improving the learning outcomes of class X students in the subject of geography on cartography material at SMA Negeri 2 Halmahera Tengah. This type of research is classroom action research (CAR). The implementation of this research follows the stages of planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting according to Kemmis McTaggart. The research subjects were class X students of SMA Negeri 2 Halmahera Tengah. The results showed that the increase in learning outcomes in learning geography after using ICT learning media was in the first cycle, which obtained an average value of 64.44 with a mastery learning achievement of 72.22%. Whereas in cycle II, the average score was 80.55 with student learning completeness achieved at 94.44%. These results indicate that the use of ICT in geography learning can improve student learning outcomes.
Perturbations of Cytokine Interleukin-6 in Correlation with Cancer Stem Cell Markers in Oral Pre-Cancerous and Cancerous subjects

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) contributes vastly to oral cancer and Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is an ongoing, silent events related to high risk of malignancy. The poor prognosis of oral lesions is majorly due to late-stage diagnosis. We aimed to evaluate the diagnostic biomarker ability of Interleukin-6 (IL-6) in conjunction with alterations of Cancer stem cell (CSC) markers: CD44 and CD133 in the oral precancerous and cancerous subjects. A total of 135 individuals were enrolled in the study, in which 60 cancer cases (OSCC), 60 precancer controls (OSMF) and 15 healthy controls were included. Analysis of serum inflammatory cytokines IL-6 was evaluated by ELISA. Expression studies of CD133 and CD44 were performed by immunohistochemistry. CD133 and CD44 positive individuals both in the OSMF and OSCC conditions showed enhanced levels of IL-6 as compared to negative individuals. Also, the enhancement of IL-6 levels in OSCC cases was more pronounced as compared to OSMF IL-6 levels.
An Evaluation of Students' Industrial Training Programs in the Hospitality Industry: A Case Study of Three Public Universities in Ashanti Region, Ghana

Industrial attachment is regarded as one of the most relevant aspects of the academic curriculum of tertiary institutions across the globe. Industrial attachment offers students the opportunity to prepare themselves for the job market by gaining relevant insight into what pertains to the world of work. This study aims to investigate the perception of students on the effectiveness of industrial training in academic programmes offered at three Universities in Kumasi, the Ashanti region of Ghana. This study utilized a case study research design and quantitative research approach to solicit from 284 students from the departments of Tourism and Hospitality in the three universities who had undergone practical industrial training in their previous semesters through close ended questionnaires. The study employed descriptive statistics and linear regression analysis to analyse the data collected. The findings of the study revealed that the perception of students on the effectiveness of industrial training was generally positive, with an average ranking score of ±89.62%. The study established that the major factor that had a positive influence on the perception of the students on the effectiveness of their previous industrial training programme was the host company’s support. It was, however, observed that the majority of the students (89%) lacked pre-placement orientation, while another 85% also lacked departmental support during their industrial training programme. The study recommends that students should be given the proper orientation before their placement to give them insight into what to expect while on their internship. The departments in the university should also create a feedback system that will allow them to supervise, monitor and also follow-up on the progress of their students while on industrial training programmes.
Performance Comparison of Convolutional Neural Network and MobileNetV2 for Chili Diseases Classification

Chili is an important agricultural commodity in Indonesia and plays a significant role in the nation's economic growth. Its demand by households and industries reaches up to 61%. However, this high demand also means that monitoring efforts need to be intensified, particularly for chili plant diseases that can greatly impact yields. If these diseases are not promptly addressed, they can lead to a decrease in production levels, which can negatively affect the economy. With technological advancements, automatic monitoring using image processing is now highly feasible, making monitoring more efficient and effective. Common chili plant diseases include Chili leaf yellowing disease, Chili leaf curling disease, and cercospora leaf spots and Magnesium Deficiency with symptoms that can be observed through the shape and color of the leaves. This research aims to classify chili plant diseases by comparing the CNN algorithm and the pre-trained MobileNetV2 based model performance using Confussion Matrix. The study shows that the MobileNetV2 model, trained with a learning rate of 0.001, produces a more optimal model with an accuracy of 90% and based on the calculation of the confusion matrix, the average percentage values for recall, precision, and F1 score are 92%. These findings highlight the potential
Environmental Drivers of Benthic-Interior Exchange Events Over the Continental Shelf of Monterey Bay, California

ENVIRONMENTAL DRIVERS OF BENTHIC-INTERIOR EXCHANGE EVENTS OVER THE CONTINENTAL SHELF OF MONTEREY BAY, CALIFORNIA by Ben Yair Raanan This study presents a comprehensive analysis of oceanographic data collected by an automated profiling mooring and fixed instrumentation platforms deployed over the mud belt on the southern continental shelf of Monterey Bay, California at 70 m depth during the fall of 2012. Physical and optical measurements taken at the study site documented the frequent occurrence of suspended particulate matter (SPM) layers in the mid-water column, the majority of which were detached from the seafloor and overlaid clearer water. This study examines the temporal and spatial variations of these detached SPM layers using time series analysis and modeling methods, and investigates how hydrographic and climatic phenomena relate to their appearance. The results indicate that the forcing of detached SPM layers appears to include not only large enough surface waves for recent seafloor resuspension in the bottom boundary layer but also, and of equal importance, energetic internal tides. A probabilistic model based on co-occurrence of the two environmental processes predicted the appearance of detached SPM layers with 77% accuracy. The ability of energetic internal tides to propagate into Monterey Bay appears to be, to some extent, connected to wind-driven shifts in stratification over the shelf.