Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Towards resilient recreational fisheries on a global scale through improved understanding of fish and fisher behaviour

Despite recreational fisheries serving as a prime example of a coupled social-ecological system, much of the research on such fisheries has been monothematic in orientation and focused either on fisheries ecology or human dimensions. An attempt was made to break down some of the barriers to more interdisciplinary research on recreational fisheries at the 6 th World Recreational Fishing Conference. The overall conclusion was that future research and management efforts should increasingly focus on the feedbacks between the interacting human and ecological components of recreational fisheries. Doing so promises to improve understanding of how recreational fisheries respond to social-ecological change. In this context, the behaviour of both fishes and humans provides an important, yet often overlooked, integrator of the ecological and social components of recreational fisheries. A better understanding of the behavioural dynamics of recreational fishers as well as exploited fishes will help predict how recreational fisheries change, evolve, adapt and reorganise through time to maintain resilience and achieve sustainability on a global scale.
Ultrasonographic Echogenicity and Histopathologic Correlation of Thyroid Nodules in Core Needle Biopsy Specimens

Objective To determine the histopathologic features associated with ultrasonographic echogenicity of thyroid nodules. Materials and Methods This study included 95 nodules of 95 patients (76 women, 19 men; mean age 47.5 ± 12.9 years) with homogeneous echogenicity in which core needle biopsy was performed during a one year period. The nodule echogenicity was categorized into 4 grades (hyperechogenicity, isoechogenicity, mild hypoechogenicity, and marked hypoechogenicity). The biopsy specimens were evaluated by a pathologist regarding the histopathologic features of fibrosis, lymphoid infiltration, microfollicular pattern, uniform follicular pattern, and hypercellularity in nodules. We evaluated the association of each histopathologic feature among 3 categories of nodule echogenicity by multinomial regression analysis. Results The nodule echogenicity was isoechoic in 28 (29.5%), mildly hypoechoic in 37 (38.9%), and markedly hypoechoic in 30 (31.6%), and there was no hyperechoic nodule. There was a trend of increasing frequency of fibrosis (> 30%) as nodule echogenicity decreased (isoechogenicity, 10.7%; mild hypoechogenicity, 32.4%; and marked hypoechogenicity, 80%; p < 0.001). The microfollicular pattern, uniform follicular pattern, and hypercellularity were frequently found in mildly hypoechoic nodules than in isoechoic nodules (p ≤ 0.018). The fibrosis (> 30%) and hypercellularity were independently associated with mild or marked hypoechogenicity as compared to isoechogenicity (fibrosis; p ≤ 0.004 and hypercellularity; p ≤ 0.036), and only fibrosis (> 30%) was independently associated with marked hypoechogenicity as compared to mild hypoechogenicity (p = 0.004). Conclusion The fibrosis (> 30%) and high cellularity are independently associated with mild or marked hypoechogenicity of nodules. The knowledge of the relationship of echogenicity and histopathology of thyroid nodules could improve management of patients with thyroid nodules.
EFFECTIVENESS OF MC KENZIE EXERCISES IN REDUCING NECK AND BACK PAIN AMONG MADRASSA STUDENTS

Background: In this advanced era, neck and back pain has become a common musculoskeletal problem. These symp toms have a high prevalence in the community and now they are affecting even our adolescents leaving a major impact on youth’s functional and educational activities. Nevertheless, the burden of these musculoskeletal pains, which relates not only to its prevalence but also to increase in physiological and psychological stress among them, distressing their creativity. Madrassa students have a daily exposure to neck and back pain due to poor posture. The McKenzie method is a popular treatment for back and neck pain among physical therapists. So, the intention of this study is to test the effec tiveness of McKenzie exercises in neck and back pain, because hardly any data is available on McKenzie technique and its outcome in Pakistan. The objective of the study is to determine the effectiveness of McKenzie exercises in reducing neck and back pain among madrassa students. Methods: The students were recruited from Madrassa Darul Akram (Baldia town) and Jamia Ashraf-ul-madrassa (Gul shan-e-Iqbal) Karachi. One sixty three students aged between 12–18 years of both genders who were fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected from Madrassa Darul Akram (Baldia town) and Jamia Ashraf-ul-madrassa (Gulshane-Iqbal). The participants received McKenzie exercises programs intervention for three consecutive weeks. Outcome Measure: Neck Disability Index (NDI), Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Index (ODI) and Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) Results: The present study showed significant results in all three scales in both genders (p<0.001). Among sections, the Hafiz students revealed greater score in all 3 scales before treatment as compared to ‘Alim/Alima’ and ‘Nazra’ students and after treatment showed significant results in all 3 domains (p<0.001). Conclusion: Findings of this study revealed that madrassa students were more prone to develop neck and back pain. This might be either because of strict enforcement by teachers or usual poor sitting habit. Most of the time, it is difficult for students to come regularly for therapy sessions. It is concluded that McKenzie exercises had significantly reduced the neck and back pain among madrassa students.
Enhancing catch‐and‐release science with biotelemetry

Catch-and-release (C&R) angling is widely practised by anglers and is a common fisheries management strategy or is a by-product of harvest regulations. Accordingly, there is a growing body of research that examines not only the mortality associated with C&R, but also the sublethal physiological and behavioural consequences. Biotelemetryoffersapowerfulmeansofremotelymonitoringthebehaviour,physiology and mortality offish caught and released in their natural environment, but we contend that its usefulness is still underappreciated by scholars and managers. In this study, we review the applications of biotelemetry in C&R science, identify novel research directions, opportunities and challenges. There are now about 250 C&R studies but only one quarter of these utilize biotelemetry. In fact, almost all of the C&R studies that have used biotelemetry have been conducted within the last decade. We found that the majority of C&R telemetry studies used either radio or acoustic telemetry, while comparatively few studies have used satellite technologies. Most C&R biotelemetry studies have been used to assess mortality rates, behavioural impairments or to evaluate the effects of displacement on fish. A small fraction of studies (<8%) have used physiological sensors despite the fact that these tools are highly applicable to understandingthe multiplesublethal consequencesofC&Randareusefulforproviding mechanistic insights into endpoints such as death. We conclude that C&R science has the potential to benefit greatly from biotelemetry technology, particularly with respect to providing more robust short-term and delayed mortality estimates and adopting a more integrative and comparative approach to understanding the lethal and sublethal impacts of C&R. However, there are still a number of challenges including (i) the need for appropriate controls and methodological approaches, (ii) the need for accounting for tagging and handling stress and mortality, and (iii) the need for certainty in assessing mortality. However, the benefits associated with C&R biotelemetry outweigh its disadvantages and limitations and thereby offer C&R researchers a suite of new tools to enhance fisheries management and conservation.
Recurrent feline gastrointestinal eosinophilic sclerosing fibroplasia and presumptive eosinophilic cystitis in a domestic short-haired cat: a case report

This report describes recurrent feline gastrointestinal eosinophilic sclerosing fibroplasia (FGESF) and eosinophilic cystitis in an 8-year-old domestic short-haired cat. The cat presented with incontinence, pollakiuria, vomiting and weight loss. An abdominal mass was palpated and ultrasonography revealed severe segmental thickening of the jejunal wall with loss of layering. Complete resection of the jejunal mass was performed. The resected mass was composed of branching trabeculae of dense collagen, intermixed with bundles of large fibroblasts and inflammatory cells, which is consistent with FGESF. One year later, a new mass reoccurred in another intestinal segment. Between both FGESF occurrences, mycoplasmas were cultured from urine and fine needle aspiration of the urinary bladder wall showed numerous eosinophils only; therefore, a presumptive diagnosis of eosinophilic cystitis was made. All haematological analyses performed within the one-year period revealed eosinophilia.
Contrasting changes in taxonomic, phylogenetic and functional diversity during a long‐term succession: insights into assembly processes

Theory predicts that the processes generating biodiversity after disturbance will change during succession. Comparisons of phylogenetic and functional (alpha and beta) diversity with taxonomic diversity can provide insights into the extent to which community assembly is driven by deterministic or stochastic processes, but comparative approaches have yet to be applied to successional systems. We characterized taxonomic, phylogenetic and functional plant (alpha and beta) diversity within and between four successional stages in a > 270‐year‐long arable‐to‐grassland chronosequence. Null models were used to test whether functional and phylogenetic turnover differed from random expectations, given the levels of species diversity. The three facets of diversity showed different patterns of change during succession. Between early and early‐mid succession, species richness increased but there was no increase in functional or phylogenetic diversity. Higher than predicted levels of functional similarity between species within the early and early‐mid successional stages, indicate that abiotic filters have selected for sets of functionally similar species within sites. Between late‐mid and late succession, there was no further increase in species richness, but a significant increase in functional alpha diversity, suggesting that functionally redundant species were replaced by functionally more dissimilar species. Functional turnover between stages was higher than predicted, and higher than within‐stage turnover, indicating that different assembly processes act at different successional stages. Synthesis. Analysis of spatial and temporal turnover in different facets of diversity suggests that deterministic processes generate biodiversity during post‐disturbance ecosystem development and that the relative importance of assembly processes has changed over time. Trait‐mediated abiotic filtering appears to play an important role in community assembly during the early and early‐mid stages of arable‐to‐grassland succession, whereas the relative importance of competitive exclusion appears to have increased towards the later successional stages. Phylogenetic diversity provided a poor reflection of functional diversity and did not contribute to inferences about underlying assembly processes. Functionally deterministic assembly suggests that it may be possible to predict future post‐disturbance changes in biodiversity, and associated ecosystem attributes, on the basis of species’ functional traits but not phylogeny.
Epidemiological and spatial analysis of scorpion stings in two regions of Morocco: Marrakesh-Tensift-Al Haouz and Souss-Massa-Draa

*Corresponding author: Ali Boumezzough, Laboratory of Ecology and Environment, Department of Biology, PO Box 2390, Faculty of Sciences Semlalia, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco. Tel: +212 662130564 Fax: +212 524434649 E-mails: aboumezzough@gmail.com, boumezzough@uca.ma Foundation Project: Supported by the Laboratory of Ecology and Environment L2E (CNRST, URAC 32, and CNERS) and the National Centre for Studies and Research on the Sahara (Contract N°06 /ERACNERS). The journal implements double-blind peer review practiced by specially invited international editorial board members.
Empathic Characters in Computer-based Personal and Social Education

The advent of techniques for affective computing [1], both in capturing user’s emotional states and allowing for systems to display emotionally charged expressions, has allowed for a new development of interactive media. Following these ideas, in this paper we will discuss the role of empathy in the construction of synthetic characters to interact with learners in intelligent learning environments. We tried to answer the question: How can we build synthetic characters that are able to evoke and establish empathic relations with learners in a interactive learning virtual environment? To do that, we will describe a system, FearNot! , that uses synthetic characters and role playing, developed as a set of bullying situations, which emerge from the actions and interactions between synthetic characters in a 3D virtual world. The system was designed to evoke affective responses by the users, in this case, children. FearNot! has been evaluated with 345 children in June 2004. The results achieved show that empathic interactions were achieved with synthetic characters.
Th e eff ect of felbamate on behavioural sensitisation to methamphetamine in mice

It has been shown that methamphetamine (Met) similary to other psychostimulants induces a progressive augmentation of behavioural responses after repeated administration, so called behavioural sensitisation. Numerous studies refer to an important role for N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptors in the development of behavioural sensitisation. Activating antiepileptic drugs of the newer second generation, such as felbamate (Fel), also invoke psychotropic effects. They may possess attention-enhancing and antidepressant activity, causing anxiety, insomnia, and agitation. Although not all pharmacological effects of felbamate are fully elucidated yet, many of its clinical effects may be related to the inhibition of NMDA currents. Thus, the present study was focused on investigating the influence of felbamate on sensitisation to the effects of methamphetamine on mouse locomotor behaviour in the Open field test. Mice of the albino out-bred strain ICR were randomly allocated into four groups and were administered drugs seven times (from the 7th to 13th day of the experiment) as follows: (a) n1, 2: 2.5 mg/kg/day of Met; (b) n3: 240 mg/kg/day of Fel; (c) n4: Met + Fel. Locomotion in the Open field test was measured (a) after administration of vehicle on the 1st experimental day, (b) after the first dose of drugs given on the 7th day, and (c) on the 14th day after the “challenge doses” given that way (as follows): n1: Met; n2: Met + Fel, n3: Fel; n4: Met. The following significant behavioural changes were observed: (1) stimulatory influence of Met and sensitisation after repeated treatment (n1); (2) inhibition of Met sensitisation in the case of a challenge dose combined with Fel (n2); (3) augmentation of the sensitising effect of Met when sensitisation was induced by pre-treatment with Met + Fel (n4); (4) no behavioural effect of the first dose of Fel, but inhibition of locomotion after repeated administration of the drug (n3). The prevention of the development of Met sensitization in the group n2 in which mice received the Met challenge dose with Fel mirrors the results of a majority of similar studies. Most findings are consistent with inhibitory effects of antagonists of the NMDA receptors on the development of sensitisation to amphetamines; nevertheless, also new findings are reported. In the presented paper, combined pre-treatment with Met + Fel in the group n4 facilitated the development of sensitisation to Met stimulatory effects.
Serum luteinising hormone, testosterone and total cholesterol levels, libido and testicular histomorphology of male West African Dwarf goats orally or subcutaneously treated with monosodium L-glutamate.

This study investigated the effects of administration of monosodium l-glutamate (MSG) on serum luteinising hormone, testosterone and cholesterol levels, libido and testicular histomorphology of male West African Dwarf (WAD) goats. Thirty-two WAD goats (28 males and four females) were used for the study. The 28 males were randomly assigned to seven groups (A, B O , B S , C O , C S , D O and D S ) of four goats each. Goats in groups B O , C O , and D O were given MSG orally at doses of 0.25, 0.50 and 1 g/kg body weight respectively for 28 days, while groups B S , C S and D S goats were given MSG subcutaneously at doses of 0.25, 0.50 and 1 g/kg body weight, respectively, for 28 days. Group A goats served as untreated control. The four female goats did not receive MSG, but were used to assess the levels of expression of libido by all the males. Serum luteinising hormone and testosterone were assayed prior to MSG administration (Day 0) and on Days 2, 14 and 28 of MSG administration, while serum cholesterol was assayed on Days 0, 14 and 28 of MSG administration. Libido scores and testicular histomorphology were evaluated on Days 26 and 28 of MSG administration, respectively. Results showed that on Days 14 and 28 of MSG administration the mean serum luteinising hormone, testosterone and cholesterol levels of the treated groups were significantly ( P < 0.05) lower than those of the control group. The mean libido scores of all the treated groups were significantly ( P < 0.05) lower than that of the control. Sections of the testes of the male WAD goats that received varying doses of MSG orally or subcutaneously showed no obvious lesions; the seminiferous tubules and interstices were normal and comparable to those of the untreated control. It was concluded that MSG administration for up to 14 and 28 days led to a significant lowering of serum luteinising hormone, testosterone and cholesterol, as well as libido scores.
Pulmonary Artery Intimal Sarcoma versus Pulmonary Artery Thromboembolism: CT and Clinical Findings

Objective To describe CT and clinical findings of pulmonary artery intimal sarcoma (PAIS) compared with those of pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE), to investigate MRI and positron emission tomography (PET)-CT findings of PAIS, and to evaluate the effect of delayed diagnosis of PAIS on survival outcomes. Materials and Methods Twenty-six patients with PAIS were retrospectively identified and matched for sex, with patients with PTE at a ratio of 1:2. CT and clinical findings of the two groups were compared using Student's t test or chi-square test. The effect of delayed diagnosis on survival was investigated using Kaplan-Meier analysis. Results The most common tumor pattern in PAIS was tumoral impaction. Heterogeneous attenuation, wall eclipse signs, intratumoral vessels, acute interphase angles, single location, presence of lung ischemia, and central location were significantly more common in PAIS than in PTE (all p < 0.01). Levels of D-dimers and brain natriuretic peptide were lower in PAIS than in PTE (p < 0.05). In three patients of PAIS, long inversion time sequence MRI showed intermingled dark signal intensity foci suggestive of intermingled thrombi. All nine patients who had undergone PET-CT displayed hypermetabolism. Diagnosis was delayed in 42.3% of the PAIS patients and those patients had a significantly shorter overall survival than patients whose diagnosis was not delayed (p < 0.05). Conclusion The characteristic CT and clinical findings of PAIS may help achieve early diagnosis of PAIS and make better survival outcomes of patients. MRI and PET-CT can be used as second-line imaging modalities and could help distinguish PAIS from PTE and to plan clinical management.
Identifying the Relationship of Teacher Candidates' Humor Styles with Anxiety and Self-Compassion Levels.

Problem Statement: Teacher candidates who will soon be responsible for educating the future generations should possess certain characteristics. Specific teacher candidates should have specific characteristics taken into consideration: pre-school and primary teacher candidates should be seen as role models by younger students; psychological counseling and guidance teacher candidates should guide students in terms of choice of profession and provide counseling in case of problems; and special education teacher candidates should be fully equipped with the skills to handle students with special needs and characteristics. Purpose of Study: This study aims to identify the relationship between teacher candidates' humor styles, anxiety, and self-compassion levels, and to investigate these levels from the perspective of gender and grade variables. Method: In this research study, a multiple regression analysis was applied in order to explore the relationship between candidate teachers' humor styles and their anxiety as well as self-compassion levels. The sample of the study is comprised of a total of 1008 students studying in the following departments of the Ataturk Education Faculty at Marmara University: early childhood education, primary school teaching, psychological counseling and guidance, and special education. As data collection instruments, the Self-Compassion Scale, the Humor Styles Questionnaire, and the State and Trait Anxiety Scale were used. Findings and Results: According to the findings of the study, the t values calculated to find the significance of the regression coefficients indicate that isolation and selfjudgment sub-dimensions have significant predictiveness for affiliated humor. Selfkindness, common humanity, isolation, and over-identification sub-dimensions have significant predictiveness for self-enhancing humor. Self-kindness, self-judgment, mindfulness, and over-identification subdimensions have significant predictiveness for aggressive humor. Self-judgment and common humanity sub-dimensions have significant predictiveness for self-defeating humor. Other sub-dimensions do not have significant influence on the dependent variable. Finally, the sub-dimensions of
Recent Update of Embolization of Postpartum Hemorrhage

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a life-threatening condition and remains a leading cause of maternal mortality. Transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) is an effective therapeutic strategy for PPH with the advantages of fast speed, repeatability, and the possibility of fertility preservation. We reviewed the vascular anatomy relevant to PPH, the practical details of TAE emphasizing the timing of embolization, and various clinical conditions of PPH according to a recent literature review.
Robust and Discriminative Speaker Embedding via Intra-Class Distance Variance Regularization

Learning a good speaker embedding is critical for many speech processing tasks, including recognition, veriﬁcation, and di-arization. To this end, we propose a complementary optimizing goal called intra-class loss to improve deep speaker embed-dings learned with triplet loss. This loss function is formulated as a soft constraint on the averaged pair-wise distance between samples from the same class. Its goal is to prevent the scattering of these samples within the embedding space to increase the intra-class compactness.When intra-class loss is jointly optimized with triplet loss, we can observe 2 major improvements: the deep embedding network can achieve a more robust and discriminative representation and the training process is more stable with a faster convergence rate. We conduct experiments on 2 large public benchmarking datasets for speaker veriﬁcation, VoxCeleb and VoxForge. The results show that intra-class loss helps accelerating the convergence of deep network training and signiﬁcantly improves the overall performance of the resulted embeddings.