Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Geochronology and geochemistry of the late Neoproterozoic A-type granitic clasts in the southwestern Tarim Craton: petrogenesis and tectonic implications

ABSTRACT Due to sparse data for deciphering the late Neoproterozoic tectonic history, there is still considerable debate on whether long-lasting superplume-related or long-duration subduction-related dynamics dominated the Tarim Craton. In this contribution, our field investigations detail the late Neoproterozoic siliciclastic successions, and we report the first granitic conglomerates with zircon U–Pb ages of 753.9 ± 3.7 Ma in the SW Tarim Craton. Importantly, detrital zircons from the thick Cryogenian sedimentary basin also contain a major zircon population at ca. 750 Ma. Together with seismic data, this suggests a large ca. 750 Ma magmatic event in the SW Tarim Craton. Geochemically, the granitic clasts exhibit A-type granite features with high SiO2, high alkali but extremely low K, high FeOT/MgO and Ga/Al, and high high-field strength elements (HFSEs) (i.e. Nb, Hf, and Ta) with significant depletion in Rb, K, Sr, P, Eu, and Ti, and significant negative Eu anomalies (Eu* = 0.13–0.36), showing ferroan granite affinities. Including the detrital zircons, the ca. 750 Ma zircons have a large range of negative εHf(t) values (−19.46 to −1.16). Elemental and zircon Hf isotope data suggest that the granites were derived from Palaeoproterozoic reworked continental crust and are probably related to crustal thinning and extension. By comparison with previous studies, we conclude that Rodinia breakup was diachronous in the outer parts of the supercontinent.
WHAT MAKES FOR A HIT POP SONG ? WHAT MAKES FOR A POP SONG ?

The possibility of a hit song prediction algorithm is both academically interesting and industry motivated. While several companies currently attest to their ability to make such predictions, publicly available research suggests that current methods are unlikely to produce accurate predictions. Support Vector Machines were trained on song features and YouTube view counts to very limited success. We discuss the possibility that musical features alone cannot account for popularity. Given the lack of substantial findings in popularity position, we attempted a more feasible project. Current research into automated genre detection given features extracted from music has shown more promising. Using a combination of K-Means clustering and Support Vector Machines, as well as a Random Forest, we produced two automated classifiers that performs five times better than chance
Perceptions of chronically ill and healthy consumers about electronic personal health records: a comparative empirical investigation

Objective To develop a model of consumer perceptions of electronic personal health records (PHRs) and validate it in a comparative study between consumers who report having a chronic illness and those who report being well. Materials and methods A model of PHR use motivators and barriers was built and tested through a national survey across Canada. Data were collected from 800 individuals, 18 years or older. Half reported having a chronic illness or disability and half reported being well. Analyses were performed with structural equation modelling techniques. Results A total of 389 answers from chronically ill and 383 from well participants were collected. Perceived usefulness was the key explanation of the intention to use PHRs for both ill and well people (total effect of 0.601 and 0.565, respectively) followed by security, privacy and trust in PHRs (total effect of 0.377 and 0.479, respectively). Conversely, computer anxiety was perceived as a significant barrier (total effect of −0.327 for ill individuals and −0.212 for well individuals). Discussion The model proposed was appropriate in explaining key consumer positive and negative perceptions on electronic PHR use. We found little difference in perceptions of electronic PHRs between chronically ill and well individuals, although self-reporting their health status might have influenced the results. Conclusions To increase the adoption rate of electronic PHRs among both chronically ill and well consumers it is necessary to reinforce consumer perceptions of the usefulness of and trust in these eHealth technologies while mitigating their anxieties about computer use in general.
BULETIN VETERINER UDAYANA

Cervical cancer is one of the malignancies of the female reproductive organs with a long pathophysiology. Early detection with Visual Acetate Inspection (VIA) and Pap Smear can prevent poor prognosis. However, the evaluation of the coverage of the achievement of the program is still low. The study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of primary prevention education on cervical cancer using video media to increase the knowledge of posyandu cadres. Type of experimental research categorical paired. The sample was 56 posyandu cadres who were selected by purposive sampling. Knowledge data collection was done with pretest and posttest questionnaires. Data analysis was performed with Wilcoxon (ρ=0.005). The results showed an increase in the median value of knowledge pretest 65.00 to the posttest median of 85.00. Video media effectively increases the knowledge of posyandu cadres about the early detection of cervical cancer (ρ=0.000). Health education with video media proved effective in increasing the knowledge of posyandu cadres about the primary prevention of cervical cancer. It is hoped that this study can contribute to improving the ability of human resources in promotive efforts through interactive media-based health promotion.
Multidrug Resistance Pattern of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Patients with Nosocomial Infection

for a given organism. It might also help them choose the best antibiotic drug for empiric treatment in a specific situation. This study set out to assess the level of multidrug resistance to nosocomial strains of P. aeruginosa as well as the status of antimicrobial resistance to antipseudomonal agents.
Competitiveness and Potential for Indonesian Coffee Export Market Development

Coffee is one of the plantation commodities that has an important role in Indonesia's economic activities. As one of the leading commodities in the plantation sub-sector, coffee still faces various challenges in international trade. The high level of competition between exporting countries encourages Indonesia to be able to improve the quality and productivity of coffee in order to compete in the international market, so this study was conducted to analyze the competitiveness and potential of the Indonesian coffee export market. This research was conducted on coffee commodities (HS 090111) using time series (2006 – 2020) and cross section 10 Indonesian coffee export destinations. This research uses RCA, EPD, and X-Model Potential Export. The results of the RCA analysis show that Indonesian coffee has comparative competitiveness in the export market, while the results of the EPD analysis show that Indonesian coffee is competitively competitive in all export markets, except for the Japanese market. Indonesian coffee exports in the Japanese market are in retreat. Further analysis with X-Model concludes that Indonesian coffee has the potential to develop an optimistic export market for the markets of Belgium, Italy, Malaysia, Egypt, and the Russian Federation, potentially to the United States, India, Germany, and United Kingdom markets. The Indonesian government is expected to encourage the development of coffee exports to the markets of Belgium, Italy, Malaysia, Egypt, and the Russian Federation as top priority destinations and the United States, India, Germany, and United Kingdom markets as potential export destination groups.
A Continuous Infusion Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block in Hip Fracture Patients: A Pilot Study

Background Hip fractures account for 350,000 fractures annually and the projected incidence is expected to exceed 6.3 million by 2050. As the number of hip fractures continues to increase as a result of the aging American population, the importance of limiting and preventing complications is magnified. Methods This study demonstrated the clinical effects of a continuous fascia iliaca compartment block placed pre-operatively when combined with a comprehensive pain protocol. All patients who presented to our institution with a hip fracture were given the option of having a continuous fascia iliaca compartment block for pain control versus usual pain management (non-opioids, opioids, and ice therapy). The block was monitored by the pain service until the day of discharge from the hospital. Data was collected regarding mean pain scores, average length of stay and opioid medication use. Results There were eighteen males and twenty four females. The pain score on post-operative day zero was reduced from a 2010 annual average of 4.1 to 1.7 in the pilot study group on the visual analog score. On post-operative day one, the 2010 annual average was 2.9 compared to 1.4 in the pilot study group. The length of stay was decreased from the 2010 annual average of 5.9 days to 4.8 days in the pilot study group. The patients used an average of 18mg of morphine equivalent medications during the average infusion time of 40.7 hours. There were no falls or infections noted within our pilot study group. Conclusions Overall, it has been noticed that the reduction in opioid usage in this elderly patient population, with an average age of seventy five years, has produced alert and mobile patients often as early as post-operative day one. The length of stay has decreased along with the average pain score in the pilot sample of forty two patients. Keywords Hip fracture; Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block; Pain Score
Occupational Exposure to Silica and Lung Cancer: Pooled Analysis of Two Case-Control Studies in Montreal, Canada

Background: Respirable crystalline silica is a highly prevalent occupational exposure and a recognized lung carcinogen. Most previous studies have focused on selected high-exposure occupational groups. This study examines the relationship between occupational exposure to silica and lung cancer in an occupationally diverse male population. Methods: Two large population-based case-control studies of lung cancer were conducted in Montreal, one in 1979-1986 (857 cases, 533 population controls, 1,349 cancer controls) and the second in 1996-2001 (738 cases and 899 controls). Interviews provided descriptive lifetime job histories, smoking histories, and other information. Industrial hygienists translated job histories into histories of exposure to a host of occupational substances, including silica. Relative risk was estimated, adjusting for several potential confounders, including smoking. Results: The odds ratio for substantial exposure to silica was 1.67 (95% confidence interval, 1.21-2.31) and for any exposure was 1.31 (95% confidence interval, 1.08-1.59). Joint effects between silica and smoking were between additive and multiplicative, perhaps closer to the latter. In this population, it is estimated that approximately 3% of lung cancers were attributable to substantial silica exposure. Conclusions: The carcinogenicity of inhaled crystalline silica was observed in a population with a wide variety of exposure circumstances. Impact: The finding of carcinogenicity across a wide range of occupations complements prior studies of specific high-exposure occupations. This suggests that the burden of cancer induced by silica may be much greater than previously thought. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev; 19(6); 1602–11. ©2010 AACR.
Learning Computational Grammars

This paper reports on the LEARNING COMPUTATIONAL GRAMMARS (LCG) project, a postdoc network devoted to studying the application of machine learning techniques to grammars suitable for computational use. We were interested in a more systematic survey to understand the relevance of many factors to the success of learning, esp. the availability of annotated data, the kind of dependencies in the data, and the availability of knowledge bases (grammars). We focused on syntax, esp. noun phrase (NP) syntax.
A Case-Control Study of Acute Respiratory Tract Infection in General Practice Patients in The Netherlands

Abstract Background. Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) are responsible for considerable morbidity in the community, but little is known about the presence of respiratory pathogens in asymptomatic individuals. We hypothesized that asymptomatic persons could have a subclinical infection and thus act as a source of transmission. Methods. During the period of 2000–2003, all patients with ARTI who visited their sentinel general practitioner had their data reported to estimate the incidence of ARTI in Dutch general practices. A random selection of these patients (case patients) and an equal number of asymptomatic persons visiting for other complaints (control subjects) were included in a case-control study. Nose and throat swabs of participants were tested for a broad range of pathogens. Results. The overall incidence of ARTI was 545 cases per 10,000 person-years, suggesting that, in the Dutch population, an estimated 900,000 persons annually consult their general practitioner for respiratory complaints. Rhinovirus was most common in case patients (24%), followed by influenza virus type A (11%) and coronavirus (7%). Viruses were detected in 58% of the case patients, β-hemolytic streptococci group A were detected in 11%, and mixed infections were detected in 3%. Pathogens were detected in ∼30% of control subjects, particularly in the youngest age groups. Conclusion. This study confirms that most ARTIs are viral and supports the reserved policy of prescribing antibiotics. In both case and control subjects, rhinovirus was the most common pathogen. Of bacterial infections, only group A β-hemolytic streptococci were more common in case patients than in control subjects. Furthermore, we demonstrated that asymptomatic persons might be a neglected source of transmission.
Topography of polished plates of albite crystal and glass during dissolution

-Polished surfaces of glass and crystal of albite composition were analyzed using atomic force microscopy (AFM) before and after dissolution at pH 2.0 and 9.0, and changes in topography were compared to dissolution rates of powders of the same phase. The roughness of the crystal plates was greater when dissolved at pH 2.0 than at pH 9.0, reflecting greater extent of etching at intrinsic crystalline and polishing defects at lower pH. In contrast, the RMS roughness of the glass plate was identical within error when dissolved at pH 2.0 and pH 9.0. The similarity in roughness of the polished glass plate as a function of pH of dissolution may be related to lack of reproducibility in polishing, different controls on dissolution for glass vs. crystalline substrates, or the presence of a thick, porous leached layer developed on the glass during dissolution at pH 2.0. The AFM only documented an increase in RMS roughness by a factor of 7 on the glass dissolved at pH 2.0 after 5000 h, while BET surface area increased by a factor of 30 on glass powder dissolved at pH 2.0 after 4000 h of dissolution. However, total roughness of the surfaces could not be quantified by AFM through analysis of only RMS roughness; spatial distribution (fractal dimension D) also had to be measured. D was calculated from the roughness exponent and from the power spectral density on several samples. These two methods of calculating D did not always yield comparable values for all samples. The surface area calculated from the RMS roughness and fractal dimension measured for several samples increased only slightly over 5000 h of dissolution at pH 2.0 for both phases, demonstrating that the AFM documented only insignificant topographic effects related to nonstoichio-metric dissolution (leaching). Feldspar dissolution rates estimated from AFM measurements were within a factor of 10 of dissolution rates based upon solution results, even though rate of retreat of entire surface layers could not be quantified. Further research should continue to emphasize using AFM to document changes in roughness for comparison to dissolution measured from solution chemistry.
Thioredoxin is required for vacuole inheritance in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

The vacuole of Saccharomyces cerevisiae projects a stream of tubules a and vesicles (a segregation structure) into the bud in early S phase. We have described an in vitro reaction, requiring physiological temperature, ATP, and cytosol, in which isolated vacuoles form segregation structures and fuse. This in vitro reaction is defective when reaction components are prepared from vac mutants that are defective in this process in vivo, Fractionation of the cytosol reveals at least three components, each of which can support the vacuole fusion reaction, and two stimulatory fractions. Purification of one low molecular weight activity (LMA1) yields a heterodimeric protein with a thioredoxin subunit. Most of the thioredoxin of yeast is in this complex rather than the well-studied monomer. A deletion of both S. cerevisiae thioredoxin genes causes a striking vacuole inheritance defect in vivo, establishing a role for thioredoxin as a novel factor in this trafficking reaction.
Local Entropy and L-Dimensions of Measures in Doubling Metric Spaces

We define restricted entropy and L-dimensions of measures in doubling metric spaces and show that these definitions are consistent with the monotonicity of L-dimensions. This provides a correct proof for a theorem considering the relationships between local entropy and L-dimensions in a paper by Käenmäki, Rajala and Suomala, the original proof of which makes use of a slightly erroneous proposition.
Two-Sided Bounds for Eigenvalues of Differential Operators with Applications to Friedrichs, Poincaré, Trace, and Similar Constants

We present a general numerical method for computing guaranteed two-sided bounds for principal eigenvalues of symmetric linear elliptic differential operators. The approach is based on the Galerkin method, on the method of a priori--a posteriori inequalities, and on a complementarity technique. The two-sided bounds are formulated in a general Hilbert space setting and as a byproduct we prove an abstract inequality of Friedrichs--Poincare type. The abstract results are then applied to Friedrichs, Poincare, and trace inequalities and fully computable two-sided bounds on the optimal constants in these inequalities are obtained. Accuracy of the method is illustrated in numerical examples.
Cephalometric Correlation Among Pharyngeal Airway Dimensions Cephalometric Correlation Among Pharyngeal Airway Dimensions and Surrounding Structures in Growing Thai Orthodontic Patients and Surrounding Structures in Growing Thai Orthodontic Patients with Normodivergent Facial Pattern with Normodiver

Objective To assess sexual dimorphism and correlation among pharyngeal airway dimensions, bony and soft tissue variables, and skeletal ages. Materials and Methods Four hundred and eighteen pretreatment lateral cephalometric radiographs (183 males, 235 females) of growing Thai orthodontic patients (6-20 years old; mean age, 13.95 ± 3.62 years; divided into 3 skeletal ages, pre-pubertal (CS 1,2), pubertal (CS 3,4), and post-pubertal (CS 5,6)), Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University were collected from 2007-2014. Twelve angular, 13 linear, and 3 area cephalometric measurements were analyzed. Sexual dimorphism was assessed by Studentûs t-test. Pearsonûs and Spearmanûs correlation coefficients were applied to explain variable correlations, including the new angular measurements and the existing linear measurements of tongue and hyoid positions. Results Sexual dimorphism was found only in the post-pubertal period. Nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal, and total pharyngeal area measurements, and airway width at the level of tongue base highly and positively correlated with vertical tongue and hyoid position, tongue length, and skeletal ages. Other airway variables also showed significant correlation to mandibular position, vertical and horizontal hyoid and tongue position, and tongue thickness. Angular measurements of tongue and hyoid horizontal position highly correlated with linear measurements. Angular measurements of tongue and hyoid vertical position showed significantly moderate to high correlation with linear measurements.
Authors’ response

We read with interest the article by McBride et al, which reported that only 4% of 127 patients and relatives in an outpatient clinic post hip replacement following a hip fracture correctly acknowledged one-year mortality for hip fractures to be approximately 30%. Poor knowledge retention of doctor–patient consultations (20–60%)1 does not explain this figure fully. To investigate further we undertook a retrospective review of case notes for patients presenting with hip fractures during the period July to August 2011, searching for evidence that patients and their relatives were being given information on morbidity and mortality. Written documentation was only found on 10 occasions (28.6%). Although the risks and benefits of surgery are discussed with the patient, it would seem that the severity of the injury itself is not communicated adequately. This might explain why the public grossly underestimates the mortality of sustaining a hip fracture. Discussing such sensitive issues in the acute setting can be very distressing for both the patient and the doctor but it is important to discuss the diagnosis itself to avoid creating unfair and unrealistic expectations of treatment. Perhaps an information leaflet should be incorporated into current hip fracture pathways?
The Study of Tree Biomass Calculation by Comparing Partial The Study of Tree Biomass Calculation by Comparing Partial Harvest Method with the Allometric Equations Method Harvest Method with the Allometric Equations Method

This study aimed to investigate the effective of partial harvest method used for tree biomass estimation. Such method was analyzed for the correlation in compare with invented allometric equations. The advantages and disadvantages of those methods were discussed. The significantly difference between estimation methods were analyzed. As a result, tree biomass calculated by the Brown’s allometric equation produced highest results, followed by the partial harvest method, Tsutsumi’s, Chave’s and Pothong’s equations respectively. The selected allometric equations showed the positive correlation with partial harvest method. The highest positive correlation was found between the partial harvest method and both equation of Chave and Pothong (R = 0.99, p ≤ 0.05 and R = 0.99, p ≤ 0.05, respectively), followed by Tsutsumi’s and Brown’s equations (R = 0.96, p ≤ 0.05 and 0.88, p ≤ 0.05 respectively). Wood density significantly varied among tree species and that affected the effective of biomass estimation. The allometric equations of Pothong and Chave can be applied for tree biomass estimation in secondary forest or ‘mixed-species’ plantation. The use of site-specific allometric equation should be validated with the results from a partial harvest method to avoid the possible errors of model limitation. Moreover, the partial harvest method can be used for forest monitoring in the national park or protected area to obtain the accurate and reliable results.