Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Fractal Prediction Model for Tangential Contact Damping of Joint Surface Considering Friction Factors and Its Simulation

In order to accurately consider the influence of micro-morphology on the joint surface,the "solid-gap-solid" contact model of joint surface is proposed.The fractal prediction model of the tangential contact damping of joint surface is established based on the "solid-gap-solid" contact model,contact fractal theory and the Hertz theory.And the influence of relevant parameters on the tangential contact damping is revealed with the research of numerical simulation.All the work provides the preparation for follow-up dynamic modeling and dynamic analysis of joint surface.Simulation results show that tangential contact damping of joint surface increases with the increase of real contact area,reduces with the increase of normal load of joint surface and tends to be constant with the increase of friction coefficient between the joint surfaces.Real contact area influences the location of the turning point of the cte*-μ(critical friction coefficient μc). With the increase of the real contact area,critical friction coefficient μc increases at the same time.Big differences exist between the contact behaviors with the different fractal dimension values,especially on both sides of the fractal dimension critical value(D=1.55).
The Role of Family Function and Support to Nutritional Status in Autistic Children

The role of the family is substantial in determining the nutritional status of children. However, not many studies have revealed this role in autistic children in Indonesia. This study aims to assess the role of family function and family support for the nutritional status of autistic children in Yogyakarta. This study used a cross-sectional design to observe at least 14 children divided into three groups: autistic-overweight, autistic-normal, and non-autistic-normal. The APGAR score measured the family function, while family support was measured by a questionnaire consisting of 5 aspects: information, respect, instrumental, emotional, and social. The difference test between the three groups used the Anova test. Total family support in the autistic-overweight group (73,17±4,45) was lower than autistic-normal (80.6±3.36) and non-autistic (78.33±3.21). This difference was significant between autistic-overweight and autistic-normal (p 0.022), but not with the non-autistic group. Furthermore, there was no difference in family function (APGAR score) between the three study groups. There was less family support among autistic-overweight children.
Wastewater Treatment: Current and Future Techniques

Recently, national and international effluent standards have become more stringent, posing a significant challenge in the water treatment industry. Accordingly, treatment techniques with minimal energy consumption and maximal performance are urgently required for wastewater and water treatments. This topic was investigated from both technical and environmental perspectives to improve water and wastewater treatment techniques and enhance the quality of water bodies. This Special Issue (SI) has attracted investigations by researchers worldwide, including those from Australia, the United States, Finland, Turkey, South Africa, Oman, China, Japan, Malaysia, and Pakistan. In this SI, research and review articles propose and discuss efficient water and wastewater treatment techniques. We hope that the readers of Water can learn about new aspects of wastewater treatment using physicochemical, biological, and hybrid techniques. Finally, we hope that this SI will contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 6, which is to ensure a secure water supply globally through cost-efficient technologies.
Association of Muscle Strength with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Korean Adults

Sarcopenia is known to be associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). However, few studies have revealed the association between muscle strength and prevalence of NAFLD. We investigated the association by using relative handgrip strength in a nationwide cross-sectional survey. The participants were recruited from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (KNHANES). A total of 27,531 subjects from the KNHANES were selected in our study. We used normalized handgrip strength, which is called relative handgrip strength. The index was defined as handgrip strength divided by BMI. These subjects were divided into quartile groups according to relative handgrip strength. NAFLD was defined as hepatic steatosis index >36. Multinomial logistic regression was analysed to investigate the association between relative handgrip strength with prevalence of NAFLD. The mean age of study population was 45.8 ± 0.3 in men, and 48.3 ± 0.2 in women. The proportion of males was 37.5%. In multiple linear regression, relative handgrip strength was inversely associated with HSI index (Standardized β = −0.70; standard error (SE), 0.08; p < 0.001 in men, Standardized β = −0.94; standard error (SE), 0.07; p < 0.001 in women). According to the logistic regression model, the prevalence of NAFLD decreased with quartile 4 groups in relative handgrip strength, compared with quartile 1 groups (OR 0.42 [0.32–0.55] in men; OR 0.30 [0.22–0.40] in women). Relative handgrip strength, used as a biomarker of sarcopenia, is independently inversely associated with NAFLD.
Martini 3 Model of Cellulose Microfibrils: On the Route to Capture Large Conformational Changes of Polysaccharides

High resolution data from all-atom molecular simulations is used to parameterize a Martini 3 coarse-grained (CG) model of cellulose I allomorphs and cellulose type-II fibrils. In this case, elementary molecules are represented by four effective beads centred in the positions of O2, O3, C6, and O6 atoms in the D-glucose cellulose subunit. Non-bonded interactions between CG beads are tuned according to a low statistical criterion of structural deviation using the Martini 3 type of interactions and are capable of being indistinguishable for all studied cases. To maintain the crystalline structure of each single cellulose chain in the microfibrils, elastic potentials are employed to retain the ribbon-like structure in each chain. We find that our model is capable of describing different fibril-twist angles associated with each type of cellulose fibril in close agreement with atomistic simulation. Furthermore, our CG model poses a very small deviation from the native-like structure, making it appropriate to capture large conformational changes such as those that occur during the self-assembly process. We expect to provide a computational model suitable for several new applications such as cellulose self-assembly in different aqueous solutions and the thermal treatment of fibrils of great importance in bioindustrial applications.
On the Analysis of UWB Key Technologies and Development Strategy

This paper introduces UWB radio technology and discusses its development strategies. First, we briefly introduce UWBs history and its definition given by FCC. Then, two UWB signal forms, the impulse radio form and the carrier modulation form, are introduced. UWB has the advantages of fully utilization of bandwidth resources, high data rates, simple system implementation, low power consumption, the ability of through all communication, and high precision localization. As a result, UWB has many potential application areas, such as wireless multimedia local area networks, wireless sensor networks, transportation systems, and military systems. In this paper, we also put UWB into the WLAN architecture and compare it with major WLAN technologies, such as IEEE 802 211a/b/g. By comparing UWB with the WLAN technologies in transmission data rate, transmission range, system cost, and power consumption, we conclude that UWB has the advantage of higher data rate in short range(below 15 meters) and the advantage of lower power consumption and implementation costs in longer distance(beyond 100 meters). Finally we conclude this paper by discussions on UWBs development strategy and research directions. It is expected that UWB, combined with other advance technolgoies, such as OFDM and MIMO, will bring us a high performance wireless communication system in the near future.
The Impact of Potentially Realistic Fabricated Road Sign Messages on Route Change

This article studies self-reported route change behavior of 4,706 licensed drivers in the continental U.S. through a stated preference survey when they encounter road sign messages. Respondents are asked to score their likelihood of route change and speed change on a 5-point Likert scale to three messages: (1) “Heavy Traffic Due to Accident,” (2) “Road Closure Due to Police Activity,” and (3) “Storm Watch, Flooding in Area Soon. ” We fulfill three objectives. First, we identify the relationship between the route change behavior and socioeconomic and attitudinal-related factors. Second, we explore the impact of road sign messages with different contents on route change behavior. Third, we test the association between route change and speed change behaviors. The results demonstrate that: (1) the response of participants to compromised dynamic message signs varies according to the socioeconomic standing and attitude of participants, (2) the response of participants varies under different messages, and socioeconomic and attitudinal factors impact this differentiation, and (3) the likelihood of route change is positively associated with slowing down. This means, in practice, a malicious adversary has the potential to shunt and disturb traffic by disseminating fabricated messages and engineering route choice of drivers.
Use of Parsing Heuristics in the Comprehension of Passive Sentences: Evidence from Dyslexia and Individual Differences

This study examined the comprehension of passive sentences in order to investigate whether individuals with dyslexia rely on parsing heuristics in language comprehension to a greater extent than non-dyslexic readers. One hundred adults (50 dyslexics and 50 controls) read active and passive sentences, and we also manipulated semantic plausibility. Eye movements were monitored, while participants read each sentence, and afterwards, participants answered a comprehension question. We also assessed verbal intelligence and working memory in all participants. Results showed dyslexia status interacted with sentence structure and plausibility, such that participants with dyslexia showed significantly more comprehension errors with passive and implausible sentence. With respect to verbal intelligence and working memory, we found that individuals with lower verbal intelligence were overall more likely to make comprehension errors, and individuals with lower working memory showed particular difficulties with passive and implausible sentences. For reading times, we found that individuals with dyslexia were overall slower readers. These findings suggest that (1) individuals with dyslexia do rely on heuristics to a greater extent than do non-dyslexic individuals, and (2) individual differences variables (e.g., verbal intelligence and working memory) are also related to the use of parsing heuristics. For the latter, lower ability individuals tended to be more consistent with heuristic processing (i.e., good-enough representations).
The Antioxidant, Cytotoxic and Antimicrobial Potential of Phenolic Acids-Enriched Extract of Elicited Hairy Roots of Salvia bulleyana

Hairy root cultures are valuable sources of a range of phytochemicals. Among them, Salvia bulleyana root culture is a promising source of polyphenols, especially rosmarinic acid (RA), a phenolic acid depside with pleiotropic activity and a wide application in medicine and cosmetology. The aim of the study was to enhance the culture productivity by finding suitable elicitation protocol and to determine its biological potential in terms of antioxidant, anticancer and antimicrobial properties. The total content of phenols and the levels of particular constituents in root extracts were analyzed using HPLC-PDA. Among four elicitors tested (yeast extract; methyl jasmonate, MJA; trans-anethol; and cadmium chloride), MJA was found to be the most effective. The greatest boost in phenolic production (up to 124.4 mg/g dry weight) was observed after three-day treatment with MJA at 100 µM, with an almost 100% improvement compared to the controls (non-treated root culture). The hydromethanolic extract from the elicited culture exhibited strong antioxidant activity with IC50 values of 11.1 µg/mL, 6.5 µg/mL and 69.5 µg/mL for DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl), ABTS (2,2-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)) and superoxide anion radical, respectively. Moreover, in concentrations of 0.5–5 mg/mL the extract inhibited the growth of LoVo, AGS and HeLa cell lines, but was safe for the L929 cells up to the concentration of 5 mg/mL. The extract also exhibited moderate antimicrobial activity. Thus, the results confirmed that elicitation can be a beneficial strategy for increase the phenolic acid biosynthesis in hairy roots of S. bulleyana, and that such a highly productive culture can show significant biological potential.
Channel Response and Reservoir Delta Evolution From Source to Sink Following an Extreme Flood

Disturbances such as floods, fires, and mass movements introduce large volumes of sediment into fluvial systems. Tracking the movement of disturbance‐generated sediment provides insight into the processes of fluvial system response. Few studies document a post‐disturbance response that explicitly links channel change to evolution of a reservoir delta. We exploit the tight coupling in a sediment source‐to‐sink analysis of flood deposits over 6 years. Within the first year after the flood, the channel incised 1.5 m and widened 10 m. Limited channel morphologic change thereafter is attributed to bed armoring. Morphodynamic modeling of the channel predicted transport of Radio‐Frequency Identification‐tagged clasts from which we infer a discharge threshold of >14 m3/s for future geomorphic adjustments. Post‐flood discharges and reservoir drawdowns deposited 3 times the volume of sediment in the delta than was deposited during the flood and prograded the delta 200 m. Overall system response followed a characteristic sediment decay flux. Despite the sediment flux decline, comparable rates of delta progradation occurred due to reservoir drawdowns that shifted the sediment source from the channel to incision of the delta. Thus, the delta evolved via distinct processes based on sediment source and reservoir level: (a) aggradation of the delta topset and progradation of the Gilbert‐type clinoform when sediment is sourced from the channel during years when reservoir level fluctuated seasonally; and (b) delta progradation through incision of the delta topset during reservoir drawdowns. Our results reveal a genetic relationship between post‐disturbance channel and delta evolution.
Conductivity measurement using 3D printed re-entrant cavity resonator

A technique for measuring effective conductivity of conductor materials using 3D printed re-entrant cavity resonator is proposed. An analytical formula for the extraction of the effective conductivity has been derived in relation to energy stored in the volume of the cavity geometry. A method of resonant cavity characterisation of material based on microwave losses is utilised for the measurements. The approach offers a simplified analytical method and also supports the measurements of sample with arbitrary thickness. Samples produced from three different manufacturing processes of computer numerical control (CNC) and 3D printing, made of aluminium, copper and stainless steel were measured to demonstrate the method. The 3D printed and copper coated polymer sample is considered as reference material for the measurements. The measured results have shown that the copper coated polymer sample have similar conductivity with that CNC copper. This signifies the good finishing, low surface roughness and quality of copper coating used in 3D printed polymer device.
The Anthelmintic Effect of Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) Powder on the Biochemical and Haematological Parameters of Pigs Experimentally Infected with Some Gastrointestinal Nematodes

The effective use of plant derivatives as anthelmintics is often overlooked due to their toxicity. Hence the objective of this work was to evaluate the toxicity of ginger powder used as an anthelmintic in pigs. A total of 24 pigs were randomly allocated to four treatment groups and infected with 2650L3 mixed nematode larvae. The negative control (T0-) was not treated. The positive control (T0+) was treated with Mebendazole. T1 and T2 groups were treated with 12.5g/kg and 25g/kg of ginger crude powder respectively. The animals were followed for 4 weeks during which fecal and blood samples were collected for coprological and haemato-biochemical analyses. T2 group had the highest faecal egg count reduction ( FECR) of 92.3% followed by T1 and T0+ groups with a FECR of 86.4% and 58.5% respectively. T0- animals recorded the highest levels of creatinine, ALAT, ASAT, Total cholesterol and albumin compared to treated animals. T2 group recorded the lowest levels of urea, total protein, albumin, ALAT, ASAT, Total cholesterol and globulin and all the values were within the normal range. Similarly, T1 group obtained normal values of cholesterol, ASAT and ALAT. Blood parameters were not affected by treatments, apart from platelets (359.50 x10 3 / μL) which were significantly (p≤0.05) higher in T2 group. In conclusion, half (12.5g/kg) and full (25g/kg) dose of ginger powder were not toxic but rather improved the renal and hepatic functions. Therefore, treatment with 25g/kg of ginger powder can be recommended for effective and safe use in the treatment of gastrointestinal nematodes in pigs.
Simulation of Transformer Short-circuit Reactance with FEM by Coupling Magnetic Field with Electric Circuit

The short-circuit reactance method is one of the effective measures to detect the transformer winding deformation.Simulation of transformer’s short-circuit reactance can help one achieve feature information from various winding deformation.In this paper,two finite element models of normal winding and the winding with turn-to-turn short-circuit fault are established,respectively,based on the structural parameters of a model transformer.The leakage magnetic field and the leakage inductance of the transformer are calculated with FEM by coupling magnetic field with electric circuit,and the relationship between the location of winding deformation and the leakage magnetic field of transformer is analyzed.The simulation data is compared with the experimental one of the model transformer.The result demonstrates that when there exists a turn-to-turn short-circuit fault in winding,the fault at middle part of windings in the radial direction has comparatively greater influence on leakage magnetic field,while the fault at middle part of windings in the axial direction has comparatively smaller influence on leakage magnetic field.This study may be helpful to field application of short-circuit reactance method and detection of transformer winding deformation.
Technology integration in Tennessee twenty-first century classrooms

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION IN TENNESSEE 21ST CENTURY CLASSROOMS by Lois J. Markee In the study, the population of educators in 21st Century Classrooms across the State of Tennessee was surveyed to determine teachers' satisfaction with 21st Century program implementation and associated changes in instructional practices. During fall 1998, six hundred of the 4,800 21st century classroom teachers were surveyed using the Technology Use Questionnaire. Three hundred two completed surveys were returned. Frequency rates and percentages were calculated for each of the 33 questions and the 8 demographic items. The questions were grouped into 7 subscales: Administration, Teacher Training, Implementation, Integration, Use on the Job, Use at Home and Instructional Change. Correlation analysis determined that at the . 05 alpha level there were significant relationships between 5 subscales (Administration, Teacher Training, Implementation of the Technology Plan, Integration, and Use on the Job) and Instructional Change. Conversely, there was no significant relationship between the demographic data and instructional change. In general, teachers were unsatisfied with the implementation of the Master Plan for the 21st Century program and had made only moderate instructional changes. The correlation data supported previous research citing teacher training, use on the job, inclusion in future planning, administrative support as impacting instructional change.
A Benchmark Study on Risk-Informed In-Service Inspection Methodologies (RISMET)

Between 2005 and 2009 the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission (JRC), together with the Nuclear Energy Agency of the Organisation forEconomic Co-operation and Development (OECD/NEA), coordinated a project for bench-marking various risk-informed in-service inspection (RI-ISI) methodologies. In the project, were applied to the same case, consisting of 4 selected piping systems at the Swedish nuclear power plant Ringhals Unit 4, a 3-loop Westinghouse Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR). The RI-ISI applications were compared among each other and to the deterministic ASME section XI ISI selection procedure. More than 20 organizations from Europe, U.S., Canada and Japan took part. The scope of the benchmark was limited to 4 piping systems but the variety regarding safety class, potential degradation mechanisms and pipe break consequences ensured a good coverage of issues for a comparative study. The risk- informed methodologies showed some significant differences and resulted in slightly different risk ranking and selection of inspection sites. However, the results of the benchmark indicated that the risk impact of these differences is small, and the RI-ISI approaches identify safety important piping segments that are ignored by approaches not using the probabilistic safety assessment (PSA). The results of the benchmark exercise RISMET improve the knowledge on differences in approaches and their impact on plant safety, and promote the use of risk-informed ISI. This paper summarizes the RISMET benchmark project and its main results.
Applying the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents to Misophonia: A Case Example

ABSTRACT Misophonia is a condition in which individuals suffer a wide range of intense emotions in response to sound triggers. Emotions such as anxiety, irritability, and disgust may lead individuals to engage in avoidance behaviors to escape or suppress sound triggers. Transdiagnostic treatment may serve as a practical intervention for misophonia as it addresses a broad scope of emotions and physiological sensations. This paper presents the first reported case example of misophonia treated with a transdiagnostic treatment protocol, the Unified Protocol for Emotional Disorders in Adolescents (UP-A). In this case, the UP-A was efficacious in treating a client with autism spectrum disorder, comorbid misophonia and anxiety symptoms. The client evidenced reliable change in misophonia and related problems. Future research should investigate the efficacy of the UP-A in a larger sample of youth with misophonia, as well as assess mechanisms of change in transdiagnostic treatment of this disorder in youth.