Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The correlation of The Placental Thickness, Umbilical Artery The correlation of The Placental Thickness, Umbilical Artery Doppler and Fetal growth Doppler and Fetal growth

ABSTRACT Background: A healthy foetus requires the normal growth of the placenta during the pregnancy. On the other hand,, any disturbance related to its maturation may have a major effect on the fetal growth and the pregnancy outcome. Aim of the work: To detect the relation between the umbilical artery Doppler, placental thickness, and foetal growing. Patients and methods: This cross-sectional study conducted at the outpatient clinic of the obstetrics and gynecology department, Al-Azhar University hospitals (assuit) and AL_Eman General Hospital. Results: At the first visit, there was a strong positive connection between placental thickness and AC, BPD, and HC (r=1.00, p<0.001). At the second visit, There were a notable positivity correlation between placental thickening and estimated foetal weight and umbilical flow by the Doppler (r=1.00, p<0.001). Conclusion: Estimating the fetal weight is essential in our daily obstetric practice, especially at the third trimester. It helps the obstetricians in making decisions about delivery time and mode of delivery, to protect against the complications of low birth weight and macrosomic babies during labor and puerperium. From the findings of this study, there is measurably critical positive relationship between placental thickness and EFW, BPD, FL, AC and umbilical flow by the Doppler. Estimation of the placental thickness by Ultrasound is a good predictor for foetal growth and birth weight.
Laccase-13 Regulates Seed Setting Rate by Affecting Hydrogen Peroxide Dynamics and Mitochondrial Integrity in Rice

Seed setting rate is one of the most important components of rice grain yield. To date, only several genes regulating setting rate have been identified in plant. In this study, we showed that laccase-13 (OsLAC13), a member of laccase family genes which are known for their roles in modulating phenylpropanoid pathway and secondary lignification in cell wall, exerts a regulatory function in rice seed setting rate. OsLAC13 expressed in anthers and promotes hydrogen peroxide production both in vitro and in the filaments and anther connectives. Knock-out of OsLAC13 showed significantly increased seed setting rate, while overexpression of this gene exhibited induced mitochondrial damage and suppressed sugar transportation in anthers, which in turn affected seed setting rate. OsLAC13 also induced H2O2 production and mitochondrial damage in the root tip cells which caused the lethal phenotype. We also showed that high abundant of OsmiR397, the suppressor of OsLAC13 mRNA, increased the seed setting rate of rice plants, and restrains H2O2 accumulation in roots during oxidative stress. Our results suggested a novel regulatory role of OsLAC13 gene in regulating seed setting rate by affecting H2O2 dynamics and mitochondrial integrity in rice.
UK Inﬂation Dynamics since the Thirteenth Century ∗

Historians have suggested there were waves of inﬂation or price revolutions in the UK (and earlier England) in the 13th, 16th, and 18th centuries, prior to the ongoing inﬂation since 1935. We study retail price inﬂation since 1251 and model its dynamics. The model is an AR( n ) but allows for gradually evolving or drifting parameters and stochastic volatility. The long-horizon forecasts suggest only one inﬂation wave, that of the 20th century. We also use the model to measure inﬂation predictability and price-level instability from the beginning of the sample and to provide measures of real interest rates since 1695.
Trees, parking functions, syzygies, and deformations of monomial ideals

For a graph G, we construct two algebras whose dimensions are both equal to the number of spanning trees of G. One of these algebras is the quotient of the polynomial ring modulo certain monomial ideal, while the other is the quotient of the polynomial ring modulo certain powers of linear forms. We describe the set of monomials that forms a linear basis in each of these two algebras. The basis elements correspond to G-parking functions that naturally came up in the abelian sandpile model. These ideals are instances of the general class of monotone monomial ideals and their deformations. We show that the Hilbert series of a monotone monomial ideal is always bounded by the Hilbert series of its deformation. Then we define an even more general class of monomial ideals associated with posets and construct free resolutions for these ideals. In some cases these resolutions coincide with Scarf resolutions. We prove several formulas for Hilbert series of monotone monomial ideals and investigate when they are equal to Hilbert series of deformations. In the appendix we discuss the abelian sandpile model.
Modified Range-Doppler Algorithm for Space-Surface BSAR imaging

This paper reports progress in the development of an image formation algorithm suitable for space-surface bistatic synthetic aperture radar (SS-BSAR). An overview of the proposed algorithm in its current stage of development, a modification of the standard range-Doppler algorithm (RDA) is provided and some first experimental bistatic results obtained using the algorithm are presented
A comparison of the efficacy of brief interventions to reduce hazardous and harmful alcohol consumption between European and non-European countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

AIMS The extent of variation attributable to regional differences for the efficacy of brief intervention (BI) to reduce hazardous and harmful alcohol consumption is unclear. The primary aim of this study was to determine overall efficacy of BI at 6- and 12-month follow-up in primary health care (PHC) and emergency department (ED) studies. The secondary aim was to examine whether variance in study outcome can be explained by the geographical region in which trials have taken place (European versus non-European). METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published before August 2014 was undertaken. Twenty RCTs conducted in PHC settings with a total of 8226 participants (European = 4564/non-European = 3662) and eight RCTs conducted in ED settings with a total of 4799 participants (European = 2465/non-European = 2334) were eligible. Primary outcome measure was reduction in grams of alcohol consumed per week for BI and control groups at 6- and 12-month follow-up. An inverse variance model was applied to measure the effect of treatment in mean differences for BI and control groups at 6- and 12-month follow-up. Variance between study outcomes was explored using subgroup analysis of European versus non-European countries. RESULTS For PHC trials at 6-month follow-up, statistically significant benefits of BI were indicated [mean difference (MD) = -21.98 g/week; 95% confidence interval (CI) = -37.40 to -6.57; P = 0.005]. At 12-month follow-up, statistically significant benefit of BI was evident (MD = -30.86 g/week; 95% CI = -46.49 to -15.23; P = 0.0001). For ED trials at 6-month follow-up, statistically significant benefits of BI were indicated (MD = -17.97 g/week; 95% CI = -29.69 to -6.24; P = .003). At 12-month follow-up, statistically significant benefit in favour of BI was evident (MD = -18.21 g/week; 95% CI = -26.71 to -9.70; P < 0.0001). No statistically significant differences were detected in subgroup analyses of outcomes for European versus non-European studies. CONCLUSIONS Brief intervention (BI) to reduce alcohol consumption is associated with reducing grams of alcohol consumed per week among hazardous and harmful drinkers at 6- and 12-month follow-up in primary health care and emergency department trials. The geographical region in which trials are undertaken does not appear to explain the variance in trial outcomes for reducing alcohol consumption.
Mathematical Description of Bacterial Traveling Pulses

The Keller-Segel system has been widely proposed as a model for bacterial waves driven by chemotactic processes. Current experiments on Escherichia coli have shown the precise structure of traveling pulses. We present here an alternative mathematical description of traveling pulses at the macroscopic scale. This modeling task is complemented with numerical simulations in accordance with the experimental observations. Our model is derived from an accurate kinetic description of the mesoscopic run-and-tumble process performed by bacteria. This can account for recent experimental observations with E. coli. Qualitative agreements include the asymmetry of the pulse and transition in the collective behaviour (clustered motion versus dispersion). In addition, we can capture quantitatively the traveling speed of the pulse as well as its characteristic length. This work opens several experimental and theoretical perspectives since coefficients at the macroscopic level are derived from considerations at the cellular scale. For instance, the particular response of a single cell to chemical cues turns out to have a strong effect on collective motion. Furthermore, the bottom-up scaling allows us to perform preliminary mathematical analysis and write efficient numerical schemes. This model is intended as a predictive tool for the investigation of bacterial collective motion.
Pomah as a housing well-being model in religion of Yogyakarta rent flats

Rapid urban growth often causes housing problems resulting from diminishing settlement areas. Renting flats is therefore considered to be the solution for utilizing small spaces. This research investigates how dynamic psychological prosperities affect residents of average-rent flats. Specifically, this research aims to achieve housing well-being by identifying the primary needs of housing well-being to encounter prosperous psychological problems. The present research is conducted in the Region of Yogyakarta rent flats, Rusunawa Dabag , involving 10 residents with a minimum stay of 3 years. This research employed an action research approach to resolve the main questions answered by six steps: entrance, taking diagnosis, action planning, action taking, evaluation, and reflection. The result of the data analysis finds that the problems of social control and a sense of community in interacting dynamically between individuals and their residences implicate cognitive, affective, and attitude processes. Based on the process and the result of the research, prompts are needed to achieve a harmonic situation to live in a vertical residence for aspirant residents, representative residents as a community, and administrators. The prompts are in the form of training aimed at developing preparation in understanding changes in living habits from landed houses to vertical flats for new residents. Furthermore, this research also revealed that the tenants of Dabag Rusunawa apply guyub (alliance), rukun (cordiality), and, tertib (orderly) as the main indicators in providing a sense of Pomah (a sense of comfort and prosperity at home).
A Dictyostelium Secreted Factor Requires a PTEN-Like Phosphatase to Slow Proliferation and Induce Chemorepulsion

In Dictyostelium discoideum, AprA and CfaD are secreted proteins that inhibit cell proliferation. We found that the proliferation of cells lacking CnrN, a phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN)-like phosphatase, is not inhibited by exogenous AprA and is increased by exogenous CfaD. The expression of CnrN in cnrN¯ cells partially rescues these altered sensitivities, suggesting that CnrN is necessary for the ability of AprA and CfaD to inhibit proliferation. Cells lacking CnrN accumulate normal levels of AprA and CfaD. Like cells lacking AprA and CfaD, cnrN¯ cells proliferate faster and reach a higher maximum cell density than wild type cells, tend to be multinucleate, accumulate normal levels of mass and protein per nucleus, and form less viable spores. When cnrN¯ cells expressing myc-tagged CnrN are stimulated with a mixture of rAprA and rCfaD, levels of membrane-associated myc-CnrN increase. AprA also causes chemorepulsion of Dictyostelium cells, and CnrN is required for this process. Combined, these results suggest that CnrN functions in a signal transduction pathway downstream of AprA and CfaD mediating some, but not all, of the effects of AprA and CfaD.
Characterization and Dynamics of Middle Ear Fluid and Nasopharyngeal Isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae from 12 Children Treated with Levofloxacin

ABSTRACT Children who had acute otitis media and were treated with levofloxacin were assessed for the emergence of fluoroquinolone-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae. Nasopharynx cultures were obtained from patients at the entry to and during levofloxacin therapy. All nasopharynx isolates (n = 59) from 12 children were levofloxacin susceptible without parC/E or gyrA/B mutations. Pneumococcal nasopharynx persistence was not associated with levofloxacin resistance.
Assessing Youth Unemployment Rate in Malaysia using Multiple Linear Regression

: This study investigated the relationship between urbanization, inflation, gross domestic product and foreign direct investment towards youth unemployment in Malaysia. As youth unemployment has been increasing over the past decade, it is therefore crucial to decide which variables are the most critical in affecting Malaysia's youth unemployment rate as to ensure sustainable economic growth in the country. Data was obtained from Department of Statistics Malaysia and World Bank websites. Descriptive and multiple linear regressions were used in this study. The outcome revealed that foreign direct investment and gross domestic product growth are significant factors, while urbanization and inflation showed insignificant relationship towards the contribution to the youth unemployment rate.
Choice-Memory Tradeoff in Allocations

In the classical balls-and-bins setup, n balls are thrown independently and uniformly into n bins. The most loaded bin then has log n/log log n balls with high probability. A famous result of Aztar, Brooder, Karolin and Opal states that, when given k uniformly and independently selected bins to choose from for the location of each ball, one can achieve a maximal load of log_k log n, simply by putting each ball in the least loaded of the k bins. To implement this simple algorithm, one needs to keep track of the status of the entire array of n bins, which requires about n bits of memory. In this work, we find a tradeoff between the number of choices, k, and the number of memory bits available, m. This tradeoff has a sharp threshold governing the performance: If km≫≫n then one can achieve a constant maximal load.
Peripheral neuropathy associated with essential mixed cryoglobulinaemia: a role for hepatitis C virus infection?

BACKGROUND--The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has been estimated at 43 to 84% in patients with essential mixed cryoglobulinaemia in recent large series. Some of these cases have been successfully treated with interferon-alpha. The objective was to evaluate the prevalence and the possible role of HCV infection in essential mixed cryoglobulinaemia. METHODS--Fifteen patients (eight men and seven women; mean age: 61.2 (SD 16.5) years) with peripheral neuropathy (10 polyneuropathies and five multifocal mononeuropathies) and essential mixed cryoglobulinaemia were tested for serum anti-HCV antibodies. RESULTS--Antibodies were found in 10 of 15 patients involving either polyneuropathies (seven patients) or multifocal mononeuropathies (three patients). Electrophysiological studies and teased nerve fibre studies (in seven patients) allowed neuropathies to be classified as predominantly sensory axonopathies. Compared with HCV-negative (HCV -) patients, HCV-positive (HCV +) patients had a more pronounced and more widespread motor deficit; motor nerve conduction velocities in peroneal and median nerves were more impaired in HCV + patients, although significance was not reached except for the mean value of the amplitude of the compound muscle action potentials of the median nerves (P < 0.05); necrotising vasculitis was found in two of nine nerve biopsies from the HCV + patients studied and in none of the three HCV - patients. In addition, HCV + patients had more frequent cryoglobulin related cutaneous signs, higher aminotransferase and serum cryoglobulin concentrations, lower total haemolytic complement concentrations, and more frequent presence of rheumatoid factor. A liver biopsy performed in eight HCV + patients disclosed a range of lesions, from chronic active hepatitis (six patients) to persistent hepatitis (two patients). Lastly, treatment with interferon-alpha conducted over six months in two patients seemed to improve the peripheral neuropathy. CONCLUSIONS--Patients with peripheral neuropathy and essential mixed cryoglobulinaemia should be tested for anti-HCV antibodies to determine the appropriate treatment.
CLASH-VLT: Strangulation of cluster galaxies in MACSJ0416.1-2403 as seen from their chemical enrichment

(abridged) We explore the Frontier Fields cluster MACS J0416.1-2403 at z=0.3972 with VIMOS/VLT spectroscopy from the CLASH-VLT survey covering a region which corresponds to almost three virial radii. We measure fluxes of 5 emission lines of 76 cluster members enabling us to unambiguously derive O/H gas metallicities, and also SFRs from Halpha. For intermediate massses we find a similar distribution of cluster and field galaxies in the MZR and mass vs. sSFR diagrams. Bulge-dominated cluster galaxies have on average lower sSFRs and higher O/Hs compared to their disk-dominated counterparts. We use the location of galaxies in the projected velocity vs. position phase-space to separate our cluster sample into a region of objects accreted longer time ago and a region of recently accreted and infalling galaxies. We find a higher fraction of accreted metal-rich galaxies (63%) compared to the fraction of 28% of metal-rich galaxies in the infalling regions. Intermediate mass galaxies falling into the cluster for the first time are found to be in agreement with predictions of the fundamental metallicity relation. In contrast, for already accreted star-forming galaxies of similar masses, we find on average metallicities higher than predicted by the models. This trend is intensified for accreted cluster galaxies of the lowest mass bin, that display metallicities 2-3 times higher than predicted by models with primordial gas inflow. Environmental effects therefore strongly influence gas regulations and control gas metallicities of log(M/Msun)<10.2 (Salpeter IMF) cluster galaxies. We also investigate chemical evolutionary paths of model galaxies with and without inflow of gas showing that strangulation is needed to explain the higher metallicities of accreted cluster galaxies. Our results favor a strangulation scenario in which gas inflow stops for log(M/Msun)<10.2 galaxies when accreted by the cluster.
Biliary Obstruction Selectively Expands and Activates Liver Myeloid Dendritic Cells1

Obstructive jaundice is associated with immunologic derangements and hepatic inflammation and fibrosis. Because dendritic cells (DCs) play a major role in immune regulation, we hypothesized that the immunosuppression associated with jaundice may result from the functional impairment of liver DCs. We found that bile duct ligation (BDL) in mice expanded the myeloid subtype of liver DCs from 20 to 80% of total DCs and increased their absolute number by >15-fold. Liver myeloid DCs following BDL, but not sham laparotomy, had increased Ag uptake in vivo, high IL-6 secretion in response to LPS, and enhanced ability to activate T cells. The effects of BDL were specific to liver DCs, as spleen DCs were not affected. Expansion of liver myeloid DCs depended on Gr-1+ cells, and we implicated monocyte chemotactic protein-1 as a potential mediator. Thus, obstructive jaundice selectively expands liver myeloid DCs that are highly functional and unlikely to be involved with impaired host immune responses.
Lyapunov Functions and Global Stability for Age-Structured HIV Infection Model

We study the basic age-structured population model describing the HIV infection process, which is defined by PDEs. The model allows the production rate of viral particles and the death rate of productively infected cells to vary and depend on the infection age. By using the direct Lyapunov method and constructing suitable Lyapunov functions, dynamical properties of the age-structured model without (or with) drug treatment are established. The results show that the global asymptotic stability of the infection-free steady state and the infected steady state depends only on the basic reproductive number determined by the burst size. Further, we establish mathematically that the typical ODE and DDE (delay differential equation) models of HIV infection are equivalent to two special cases of the above PDE models.
The REporting of Studies Conducted Using Observational Routinely-Collected Health Data (RECORD) Statement: Methods for Arriving at Consensus and Developing Reporting Guidelines

Objective Routinely collected health data, collected for administrative and clinical purposes, without specific a priori research questions, are increasingly used for observational, comparative effectiveness, health services research, and clinical trials. The rapid evolution and availability of routinely collected data for research has brought to light specific issues not addressed by existing reporting guidelines. The aim of the present project was to determine the priorities of stakeholders in order to guide the development of the REporting of studies Conducted using Observational Routinely-collected health Data (RECORD) statement. Methods Two modified electronic Delphi surveys were sent to stakeholders. The first determined themes deemed important to include in the RECORD statement, and was analyzed using qualitative methods. The second determined quantitative prioritization of the themes based on categorization of manuscript headings. The surveys were followed by a meeting of RECORD working committee, and re-engagement with stakeholders via an online commentary period. Results The qualitative survey (76 responses of 123 surveys sent) generated 10 overarching themes and 13 themes derived from existing STROBE categories. Highest-rated overall items for inclusion were: Disease/exposure identification algorithms; Characteristics of the population included in databases; and Characteristics of the data. In the quantitative survey (71 responses of 135 sent), the importance assigned to each of the compiled themes varied depending on the manuscript section to which they were assigned. Following the working committee meeting, online ranking by stakeholders provided feedback and resulted in revision of the final checklist. Conclusions The RECORD statement incorporated the suggestions provided by a large, diverse group of stakeholders to create a reporting checklist specific to observational research using routinely collected health data. Our findings point to unique aspects of studies conducted with routinely collected health data and the perceived need for better reporting of methodological issues.