Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Complex Compression Fracture in the Thoracolumbar Junction: A Case Report

Compression fractures in the thoracolumbar junction are one of the most frequent types of spine injuries. They can be the result of trauma or underlying conditions of the vertebrae. We present a case report of a 68-year-old patient with pain and loss of mobility in the lumbar spine after sustaining a trauma via falling from a significant height. Lumbar spondylography and a following CT scan revealed a complex compression fracture of L1 with degenerative osteoporotic changes of lumbar vertebrae and several pathologies of the lumbosacral junction. A surgical intervention was performed in the form of posterior transpedicular vertebral stabilization with titanium rods and screws. Postoperatively, relief from the lumbar region pain was reported. No neurological deficit was observed. The patient was mobilized, rehabilitated, and discharged from the hospital. This case report emphasizes the use of reliable imaging methods for the diagnosis of thoracolumbar compression fracture and highlights the reliability of surgical treatment of the condition via posterior transpedicular vertebral stabilization.
Image-Difference Database of Gamut-Mapped Images

In this paper, we exploit a new data base of distorted test images for image difference prediction in the case of gamut mapping as well as conventional images. A comparative analysis of proposed data base and live data base is performed. The metrics are verified for the full images of proposed method and include distortions which are important in digital image processing. It is used for evaluation of full-reference visual quality assessment metrics is described. Keywords— Visual quality metrics, HVS, image denoising, test
Understanding the Dynamics of Employee Commitment in the Relationship with Strategic Human Resource Management Practices

In the contemporary business landscape, I acknowledge human resources as a paramount asset for modern enterprises, capable of elevating organizational performance. This study delves into the intricate dynamics of employee commitment to strategic human resource management within a prominent insurance company in Cagayan de Oro City. Employing a descriptive correlational research design, the investigation utilizes regression analysis to elucidate the variability and inherent relationships between key variables. To encompass insights from a total population of 143 respondents, the study meticulously analyses data through both descriptive and inferential statistics. Additionally, the research employs free Jamovi software to conduct a mediation analysis. The results unveil a notable and affirmative correlation between strategic human resource management (SHRM) practices and employee commitment. Furthermore, the findings underscore significant positive correlations between distinct dimensions of employee commitment and diverse facets of organizational performance. Conclusively, the study accentuates the pivotal role of effective SHRM practices in fostering employee commitment within the foremost insurance companies situated in Cagayan de Oro City. This underscores the strategic importance of aligning human resource management with organizational goals for enhanced performance and overall success in the competitive business environment.
Traditional management accounting tools in SMEs' network. Do they foster partner dialogue and business innovation?

This paper aims to understand whether traditional management accounting tools (e.g. financial statement, reclassification and contribution margin analysis) contribute to foster dialogue and innovation in business networks composed of SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises). Through the analysis of a case study, the paper focuses on a contractual network operating in the paper&print sector in Italy. Framing the analysis in the Simons’ construct (1990 and 1995), who distinguishes between diagnostic and interactive controls, the paper provides insights on the use of management control in inter-organizational settings, arguing that the traditional accounting tools can play an innovative role in network success. The contribution of the paper is on the ongoing debate on which functions, accounting information and MCSs (management control systems) may play in networks. In particular, findings shed light on the need to adapt the distinction between "diagnostic" and "interactive" in the network setting, given the horizontal and non-hierarchical relationships between the units involved.
Characteristics of Cloud Occurrence Frequency and Cloud Base Height in Summer over Beijing

Cloud occurrence frequency(COF, the ratio between the number of records with detected clouds with respect to the total available records) and the distribution of COF within one day below 8 kilometers in summer from 2007 to 2009 over Beijing is studied. Cloud base height(CBH) of one layer clouds, the characteristics of convective CBH and the relationship between convective CBH and relative humidity(RH) measured on the surface are further studied. Results show that cloud occurrence frequency is about 12% in summer over Beijing. Clouds are more likely to occur at night than in the afternoons. The distribution of CBH has one peak at 700(±50) meters and low clouds(ranging up to 3000 meters) account for 82% of all clouds. Convective CBH ranges from 400 to 2000 meters for the cases studied, but do not vary much within each day. CBH can be conveniently derived from linear relationship between CBH and surface RH based on Adiabatic Parcel Model. Mean relative standard deviation of CBH is 0.321.
Making “cold” tumors “hot”- radiotherapy remodels the tumor immune microenvironment of pancreatic cancer to benefit from immunotherapy: a case report

Immune checkpoint inhibitors have limited efficacy in metastatic pancreatic cancer due to the complex tumor immune microenvironment (TIME). Studies have shown that radiotherapy can cause cell lesions to release tumor antigens and then take part in the remodeling of the tumor environment and the induction of ectopic effects via regional and systemic immunoregulation. Here, we reported a case of advanced metastatic pancreatic cancer treated with immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy and radiotherapy and a sharp shift of the TIME from T3 to T2 was also observed. One hepatic metastasis within the planning target volume (PTV) was evaluated complete response (CR), the other one was evaluated partial response (PR) and 2 hepatic metastases outside the PTV were surprisingly considered PR. In the study, we found that immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy and radiotherapy achieved significant therapeutic benefits, which may provide a new strategy for the treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer.
NATIONAL SYSTEM OF INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY FROM CHINA

This article aims to elucidate the debate between the National Innovation System (SNI) and its interaction with economic development, emphasizing the characteristics that allowed the prosperity of the Chinese economy and how innovations are capable of affecting the institutional organism and the socioeconomic structure of a country. The research is divided into two sections: i) literature review on the emergence and understanding of the national innovation system, and ii) analysis of economic policies, the role of the State and other institutions that collaborated with the national innovation system or national system of learning from China. Data were collected from the year 2000 onwards, emphasizing that the role of technological progress in Chinese economic development tends to be more linked to its institutional transformation than to the abundance of productive factors with low market value. Contrary to what is usually advocated in the conventional literature, the workforce in China represents a small portion of the GDP composition when compared to the other analysis factors. This characteristic reflects on the country’s level of high technology exports, which is a clear indicator of its ability to innovate.
Portal hypertension in common variable immunodeficiency disorders – a single center analysis on clinical and immunological parameter in 196 patients

Background Liver manifestations and in particular portal hypertension (PH) contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality of patients with common variable immunodeficiency disorders (CVID). Screening strategies and early detection are limited due to the lack of specific diagnostic tools. Methods We evaluated clinical, immunological, histological, and imaging parameters in CVID patients with clinical manifestation of portal hypertension (CVID+PH). Results Portal hypertension was present in 5.6% of CVID patients and was associated with high clinical burden and increased mortality (18%). Longitudinal data on clinical and immunological parameters in patients before and during clinically manifest portal hypertension revealed a growing splenomegaly and increasing gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) and soluble interleukin 2 receptor (SIL-2R) levels with decreasing platelets over time. While ultrasound of the liver failed to detect signs of portal hypertension in most affected patients, transient elastography was elevated in all patients. All CVID+PH patients had reduced naïve CD45RA+CD4+ T-cells (mean of 6,2%). The frequency of severe B-lymphocytopenia (Euroclass B-) was higher in CVID+PH patients. The main histological findings included lymphocytic infiltration, nodular regenerative hyperplasia-like changes (NRH-LC), and porto(-septal) fibrosis. Conclusion CVID patients with lower naïve CD45RA+CD4+ T-cells or severely reduced B-cells might be at higher risk for portal hypertension. The combination of biochemical (increasing sIL-2R, GGT, and decreasing platelets) and imaging parameters (increasing splenomegaly) should raise suspicion of the beginning of portal hypertension.
Antibacterial Activity of 1-Dodecylpyridinium Tetrafluoroborate and Its Inclusion Complex With Sulfobutyl Ether-β-Cyclodextrin Against MDR Acinetobacter baumannii Strains

Background. The bacterial pathogen Acinetobacter baumannii is one of the most dangerous multi-drug-resistant (MDR) microorganisms, which causes numerous bacterial infections. Nowadays, there is an urgent need for new broad-spectrum antibacterial agents with specific molecular mechanisms of action. Long-chain 1-alkylpyridinium salts are efficient cationic biocides which can inhibit enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of bacterial fatty acids. Incorporating these compounds into inclusion complexes with cyclic oligosaccharide β-cyclodextrin can reduce their relatively high acute toxicity. Objective. The aim of this research was to develop new anti-A. baumannii agents based on hydrophobic 1-alkylpyridinium salt and its inclusion complex with sulfobutyl ether b-cyclodextrin (SBECD). Methods. Hydrophobic cationic biocide 1-dodecylpyridinium tetrafluoroborate (PyrC12-BF4) and its inclusion complex with SBECD have been synthesized. The structure of the SBECD/PyrC12-BF4 complex was characterized by 1H Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy, as well as UV spectroscopy. In vitro antibacterial activity of the synthesized compounds was estimated against MDR clinical isolates of A. baumannii using standard disc diffusion method. Acute toxicity studies were performed on Daphnia magna model hydro­biont. Molecular docking was performed using the crystal structure of the A. baumannii 3-oxoacyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] reductase (FabG). Results. The results of 1H NMR study revealed the formation of an inclusion complex between SBECD and PyrC12-BF4. The cationic biocide demonstrated high activity against four tested antibiotic-resistant strains of A. baumannii, whereas the SBECD/PyrC12-BF4 complex was active against only two bacterial strains. Molecular docking of 1-dodecylpyridinium ligand into the active site of the A. baumannii (FabG) showed complex formation at an allosteric site located between subunits C, D. The acute toxicity (LC50) of PyrC12-BF4 and its inclusion complex was found to be 0.007 and 0.033 ml/g, respectively. Conclusions. Hydrophobic cationic biocide PyrC12-BF4 has high antibacterial activity against MDR A. baumannii. The inhibition of the active site FabG may be one of the possible mechanisms of anti-A. baumannii activity of the PyrC12-BF4. The SBECD/PyrC12-BF4 inclusion complex showed an almost 5-fold reduction in acute toxicity compared to PyrC12-BF4, while retaining activity against certain tested A. baumannii bacterial strains.
Cephalopods: biasing agents in the preservation of lobsters

Modern Nautilus, in natural and laboratory settings, scavenges both dead and molted decapod crustaceans. Ingestion of palinurid lobster exuviae by Nautilus follows a specific pattern in which the cephalopod consumes the exoskeleton beginning at the posteriormost part of the abdomen and continuing anteriorly. During the ingestion process, the cephalothorax is least likely to be consumed, either because the Nautilus may abandon the remains, or the cephalothorax may become separated from the abdomen at its weakest point, the articulation of the cephalothorax with the abdomen. Examination of 767 fossil lobster specimens from 50 formations, 41 of Cretaceous age, demonstrates that the fossil record of lobsters, the preponderance of which appear to be exuviae, is strongly biased in favor of cephalothoraxes. Observations on Nautilus suggest that anatomically selective scavenging by ancient cephalopods, both nautiloids and ammonoids, may explain, in part, the selective preservation of lobster cephalothoraxes over abdomens. Despite the range of variation in jaw morphologies among ammonoids, probably most could have fragmented and ingested decapod remains. Evidence for selective scavenging in the geologic past is purely circumstantial; no cephalopod bitemarks have been identified on fossil lobster exuviae. Pre-burial decomposition of connective tissues and subsequent disarticulation of the abdomen in the absence of scavenging may also have contributed significantly to the observed anatomical taphonomic bias.
GEOGRAPHIC IMAGE MINING

Image segmentation is a branch of the image processing domain which involves partitioning the image into multiple segments referred to as sets of pixels. The segmentation purpose is to change the representation of an image into a form that is analyzed easier and less processed in order to extract information based on the colors in the image. This paper shows how we can determine statistics on the relief by processing the images that represent geographic maps through Data Mining algorithms. The important aspects of this type of mining are also described in this study. A dedicated application is used for data processing. Key-words: Image processing, Image segmentation, Data mining, Clustering methods, Image color analysis
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in the Agri-Food Industry: A comprehensive review

Agriculture plays a crucial role in our existence by supplying food, raw materials, and employment opportunities. In Morocco, it serves as the backbone of the economy, employing 40% of the workforce and contributing approximately 13% to the country's GDP [1]. IoT (Internet of things) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), as well as other advanced computing technologies, have long been used in the agri-food industry. The primary focus of this paper is to assess the diverse utilization of Artificial Intelligence in agriculture, specifically in tasks like irrigation, weeding, and spraying. These applications employ sensors and integrated systems in robots and drones, effectively reducing water and chemical usage, preserving soil fertility, optimizing labor, and enhancing productivity and quality. The research identifies the most common AI strategies used in the industry. Furthermore, we conducted an analysis of significant trends and provided researchers and practitioners with valuable insights for future research endeavors in addition to challenges hindering AgriTech applications in Moroccan farms.
Advancements in Endoscopic Resection for Colitis-Associated Colorectal Neoplasia in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Turning Visible into Resectable

Patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face a two to three-fold higher risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC) compared to the general population. In recent years, significant progress has been made in comprehending the natural history of IBD-associated CRC (IBD-CRC) and refining its treatment strategies. The decreased incidence of IBD-CRC can be attributed to improved therapeutic management of inflammation, advancements in endoscopy, and early detection of precancerous lesions via surveillance programs. Advanced imaging technologies have made previously undetectable dysplasia visible in most cases, allowing for a much more precise and detailed examination of the mucosa. Additionally, new tools have facilitated the endoscopic resection (ER) of visible lesions in IBD. Particularly, the key to effectively manage colitis-associated colorectal neoplasia (CAN) is to first identify it and subsequently guarantee a complete ER in order to avoid surgery and opt for continuing surveillance. Advanced ER techniques for CAN include endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), and hybrid ESD-EMR (h-ESD). This narrative review aims to consolidate the current literature on IBD-CRC, providing an overview of advanced techniques for ER of CAN in IBD, with a particular emphasis on the impact of ESD on the long-term outcomes of IBD patients.
Gastronomy Tourism Attraction in Ternate City

Indonesia has a target of tourist arrivals in 2019, a total of 20 million tourists to visit. Ternate City is the one of government target to increase tourist visitation. They saw that this city has a a variety of tourism products especially the gastronomy who was known influences spice in Europe since 1510. This study was designed to find Ternate featured gastronomy that deserves to become gastronomy tourism destination. The approach used in this study is a descriptive exploratory study, contain description of the data in tabular form and narrative facts corresponding field. The primary data obtained from interviews, observations and focus groups involving all tourism stakeholders. The results obtained showed that Ternate has a varied potential gastronomy with very full featured. This city has potential gastronomy which is presented for ceremonial purposes that have not been commercialized. The people of Ternate saw five menu that can be used as icon and attraction such as Papeda, Gohu Fish, Fufu Smoked Fish, Soru Fish Soup, Garu Vegetable. The promotions and strategies to educate travelers about the gastronomy profile need to be done to make the maximum of the Ternate featured foods familiar to tourists. Keywords— Gastronomy, familiarization and educated
Developing a Measurement Protocol for the Tourism Opportunity Spectrum

1.0 Introduction There is currently a growing need for an effective planning and management tool for tourism if sustainability is to be achieved. The tourism industry has expanded faster over the past 50 years than almost any other industry (Gossling, 2002) and this has led to both positive (e.g., employment, pleasure, variety, rest, recreation) as well as negative (e.g., destruction of pristine environments, pollution, threatened local cultures, devaluation of the characteristics that made a site desirable in the first place) results. The issues that tourism raises are of critical importance globally because tourism effects reach all corners of the world and are expanding across almost all cultures. Therefore, a method of characterizing tourism sites and conditions is essential to effective planning so that informed decisions can be made based on a better understanding of the potential impacts – environmentally, socially, and economically.
Spatial and Temporal Distribution of PM 2.5 Pollution and Control Strategy in the Chang-Zhu-Tan City Cluster

Utilizing the initial hourly monitoring data of PM2.5 concentrations at 23 monitoring sites across the Chang-Zhu-Tan city cluster between January 2013 and February 2014 that released in Real-time Air Quality Reporting System in Hunan Province, this paper draws diagrams and analyzes the change rule of the pollutants concentration over time. In addition, this paper studies the regional distribution of PM2.5 seasonal pollution in the vicinity of the monitoring sites using ArcGIS geographic information system with the Kriging interpolation method. On this basis, this paper puts forward some effective control strategies to cope with regional PM2.5 pollution combined with the information of industry distribution and development status in the Chang-Zhu-Tan city cluster.
An interpretation model of GPR point data in tunnel geological prediction

GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) point data plays an absolutely necessary role in the tunnel geological prediction. However, the research work on the GPR point data is very little and the results does not meet the actual requirements of the project. In this paper, a GPR point data interpretation model which is based on WD (Wigner distribution) and deep CNN (convolutional neural network) is proposed. Firstly, the GPR point data is transformed by WD to get the map of time-frequency joint distribution; Secondly, the joint distribution maps are classified by deep CNN. The approximate location of geological target is determined by observing the time frequency map in parallel; Finally, the GPR point data is interpreted according to the classification results and position information from the map. The simulation results show that classification accuracy of the test dataset (include 1200 GPR point data) is 91.83% at the 200 iteration. Our model has the advantages of high accuracy and fast training speed, and can provide a scientific basis for the development of tunnel construction and excavation plan.
Academic research in Cambodia: Progress, challenges, and ways forward

Research plays a critical role in advancing knowledge, stimulating innovation, and driving socioeconomic development. In the context of a knowledge-based economy, the role of research in supporting knowledge production, dissemination, and utilization is indispensable. Drawing on secondary sources, this article examines the development of academic research in Cambodia. It focuses on three aspects: recent progress, challenges, and ways forward. The article first shows that there is hope for the development of a research culture in Cambodia. However, there remain many challenges, including limited state and institutional funding for research, low academic salaries, heavy teaching loads, limited research knowledge, unclear research policies, inadequate research infrastructure, and lack of well-defined academic career pathways. The article then discusses ways forward that focus on the role of key stakeholders, including the Cambodian government, the private sector, higher education institutions, and academic staff, in supporting research development. It is argued that active stakeholder involvement and collaboration are key to promoting academic research in Cambodia.