Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A spatio-temporal atlas and statistical model of the tongue during speech from cine-MRI

Statistical modelling of tongue motion during speech using cine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides key information about the relationship between structure and motion of the tongue. In order to study the variability of tongue shape and motion in populations, a consistent integration and characterisation of inter-subject variability is needed. In this paper, a method to construct a spatio-temporal atlas comprising a mean motion model and statistical modes of variation during speech is presented. The model is based on the cine MRI from 22 normal speakers and consists of several steps involving both spatial and temporal alignment problems independently. First, all images are registered into a common reference space, which is taken to be a neutral resting position of the tongue. Second, the tongue shapes of each individual relative to this reference space are produced. Third, a time warping approach (several are evaluated) is used to align the time frames of each subject to a common time series of initial mean images. Finally, the spatio-temporal atlas is created by time-warping each subject, generating new mean images at each time, and producing shape statistics around these mean images using principal component analysis at each reference time frame. Experimental results consist of comparison of various parameters and methods in creation of the atlas and a demonstration of the final modes of variations at various key time frames in a sample phrase.
Applicability of Taylor’s hypothesis in rough- and smooth-wall boundary layers

The spatial structure of smooth- and rough-wall boundary layers is examined spectrally at approximately matched friction Reynolds number ( $\unicode[STIX]{x1D6FF}^{+}\approx 12\,000$ ). For each wall condition, temporal and true spatial descriptions of the same flow are available from hot-wire anemometry and high-spatial-range particle image velocimetry, respectively. The results show that over the resolved flow domain, which is limited to a streamwise length of twice the boundary layer thickness, true spatial spectra of smooth-wall streamwise and wall-normal velocity fluctuations agree, to within experimental uncertainty, with those obtained from time series using Taylor’s frozen turbulence hypothesis (Proc. R. Soc. Lond. A, vol. 164, 1938, pp. 476–490). The same applies for the streamwise velocity spectra on rough walls. For the wall-normal velocity spectra, however, clear differences are observed between the true spatial and temporally convected spectra. For the rough-wall spectra, a correction is derived to enable accurate prediction of wall-normal velocity length scales from measurements of their time scales, and the implications of this correction are considered. Potential violations to Taylor’s hypothesis in flows above perturbed walls may help to explain conflicting conclusions in the literature regarding the effect of near-wall modifications on outer-region flow. In this regard, all true spatial and corrected spectra presented here indicate structural similarity in the outer region of smooth- and rough-wall flows, providing evidence for Townsend’s wall-similarity hypothesis (The Structure of Turbulent Shear Flow, vol. 1, 1956).
Influence of Maternal Education on Child Stunting in SNNPR, Ethiopia

Stunting indicates a failure to achieve one’s genetic potential for height and thought to be the result of chronic under nutrition originating from infancy. Objective of study to assess magnitude of stunting among children less than five years of age and to explore its association with maternal education in SNNPR, Ethiopia. Based on data from Alive and Thrive initiative end line evaluation study in Ethiopia conducted in SNNPR from August 01 - September 05,2014. Pre-tested standardized questionnaire and trained data collectors were used. Across sectional with internal comparison study design was used. Double data entry was done by independent data clerks. Descriptive, binary and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 20.0 (SPSS Illinois, Chicago). The prevalence of child stunting was 39.1% in SNNPR. Child age, maternal educations, household wealth index, maternal autonomy, maternal BMI, mother’s height were independent predicators of child stunting. Mother who completed secondary and above schooling were 52% less likely to have stunted child than mothers who had never attended any formal schooling (AOR=0.48;95%CI:0.252,0.914). Child stunting still goes public health problem of the region. Consequently women empowerments, promotion of maternal education, multi sector approach were recommended.
Phytoplankton community structure and species assemblage succession in a shallow tropical lake (Lake Guiers, Senegal)

Phytoplankton species composition and seasonal changes were investigated monthly in Lake Guiers, one of the largest lakes in West Africa. Taxonomic composition, diversity, biovolume and abundance of phytoplankton were studied at 3 representative stations from March 2002 to March 2003, in relation to various climatic factors (wind, insolation), physical and chemical factors (temperature, conductivity, nutrients) and biological factors (zooplankton grazing). A total of 111 spe- cies of phytoplankton belonging to 7 algal classes were identified, predominately Chlorophyceae (32% of species) followed by Cyanobacteria (25%) and Bacillariophyceae (diatoms, 15%). From December to March, a period characterised by low temperature, solar insolation and north-easterly winds that mixed the water column, the community was dominated by the diatom Fragilaria sp. and cyanobacterium Anabeana miniata. From April to September, during higher temperatures, solar insolation and predominant north-westerly winds that mixed the water column less effectively, the community was dominated by cyanobacteria Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii and Lyngbya versi- color. A statistical approach based on co-inertia analysis was used to describe the phytoplankton/ environment relationships, in particular the factors governing the presence of C. raciborskii. The phytoplankton community was characterised by a clear succession of species groups: Fragilaria sp. -A. miniata (November to March) → Microcystis aeruginosa (March to May) → C. raciborskii- L. versicolor (June to November). Finally, a functional approach originally designed for temperate zones was applied to the algal groups (11 functional groups), which gave valuable information on algal strategies in a shallow tropical lake.
Investigation of Acid and Bile Tolerance of Native Lactobacilli Isolated from Fecal Samples and Commercial Probiotics by Growth and Survival Studies

This study aimed at applying both growth and survival approaches to compare three native strains of lactobacilli, belonging to Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus acidophilus species, with two commercial probiotic strains in their tolerance to acid and bile. The association between the data obtained from the methods was studied. The results of the different methods applied in this study, did not confirm each other for all the examined strains. However, the native strain of L. plantarum and the commercial strain of L. acidophilus repeatedly demonstrated the most and least bile resistances, respectively. The former excelled in all growth approaches but showed moderate acid resistance in the survival studies. Bile stress seemed to have more detrimental effects on all examined strains. The overall results suggest that the growth-rate designed studies and survival studies evaluating transit tolerance, might bring up different results when the examined strains belong to different species of lactobacilli showing different growth and metabolic activities. The strain of L. plantarum examined here could thus be considered as a potential probiotic, regarding its overall resistance to acid and bile. Keyword: Acid and bile tolerance; Probiotic; Lactobacilli; Growth; Survival
How fatiguing is dispositional suppression? Disentangling the effects of procedural rebound and ego-depletion

Recent work has shown that correcting a dispositional inference may lead social observers to overemphasize the role of dispositional factors in subsequent judgments. This effect has been explained as a procedural rebound following a phase of dispositional suppression. We conducted two experiments to test an alternative explanation in terms of ego-depletion. In Experiment 1, we compared the effects of ego-depletion and dispositional rebound by relying on the attitude attribution paradigm and the cookie paradigm. In Experiment 2, we turned to a difficult math task in order to induce fatigue. We were able to replicate the dispositional rebound and the ego-depletion effects but none of the experiments supported an ego-depletion explanation of post-suppression dispositional rebound. Copyright (c) 2066 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
On a shape control problem for the stationary Navier-Stokes equations

An optimal shape control problem for the stationary Navier-Stokes system is considered. An incompressible, viscous flow in a two-dimensional channel is studied to determine the shape of part of the boundary that minimizes the viscous drag. The adjoint method and the Lagrangian multiplier method are used to derive the optimality system for the shape gradient of the design functional.
A comparative study of heavy metal accumulation and antioxidant responses in Jatropha curcas L .

Jatropha curcas L. commonly known as physic nut or purging nut, is a drought resistant shrub belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae, was analyzed for its accumulation capacity of heavy metals such as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd) and chromium (Cr). Bioassay was conducted by raising the plant by vegetative propagating the stem cutting in varying concentration of respective heavy metals. The metal concentration in the bioparts of experimental plant revealed that the treated plants accumulated enormous quantity of lead, cadmium and chromium as compared to control plant. The effect of heavy metal stress on antioxidant activity in of J. curcas was investigated. The activity of enzymatic antioxidant such as superoxide dismutase (SOD; E.C. 1.15.1.1) catalase (CAT: EC 1.11.1.6) polyphenol oxidase (PPO; EC 1.14.18.1), peroxidase (POX; E.C. 1.11.1.7) and, phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL; E.C.4.3.1.5) were estimated and showed profound variations in response to heavy metal stress from the control plants. Non enzymatic antioxidants such as proline increased with heavy metal concentration and phenol concentration fluctuates. Carotenoids and chlorophyll content found to be reduced with increasing heavy metal concentration. Jatropha curcas L. was capable of self protection against multi-metal stress through activation of various enzymatic and non enzymatic antioxidants.
Trace fossils on dinosaur bones reveal ecosystem dynamics along the coast of eastern North America during the latest Cretaceous

Direct evidence of paleoecological processes is often rare when the fossil record is poor, as in the case of the Cretaceous of eastern North America. Here, I describe a femur and partial tibia shaft assignable to theropods from two Late Cretaceous sites in New Jersey. The former, identifiable as the femur of a large ornithomimosaur, bears several scores interpreted as shark feeding traces. The tibia shaft has punctures and flaked bone from the bites of mid-sized crocodyliforms, the first documented occurrence of crocodyliform traces on dinosaur bone from the Maastrichtian of the Atlantic Coastal Plain. The surface of the partial tibia is also littered with indentations interpreted as the traces of invertebrates, revealing a microcosm of biological interaction on the coastal seafloor of the Cretaceous Atlantic Ocean. Massive crocodyliforms, such as Deinosuchus rugosus and the slightly smaller Deltasuchus motherali, maintained the role of terrestrial vertebrate taphonomic process drivers in eastern North America during the Cretaceous. The report of crocodyliform bite marks on the ornithomimosaur tibia shaft in this manuscript reinforces the importance of the role of crocodyliforms in the modification of terrestrial vertebrate remains during the Cretaceous in North America. The preserved invertebrate traces add to the sparse record of the presence of barnacles and other marine invertebrates on dinosaur bone, and the evidence of shark feeding on the ornithomimosaur femur support the “bloat-and-float” model of terrestrial vertebrate fossil deposition in marine deposits from the Cretaceous of eastern North America.
Correcting misidentifications and first confirmation of the globally-invasive Physa acuta Draparnaud, 1805 (Gastropoda: Physidae) in Thailand and Laos.

Introduced freshwater gastropods in the Indo-Burmese region may be under-documented owing to a lack of research attention. For the first time, we report on the widespread establishment of the globally invasive freshwater snail Physa acuta (Physidae) in Thailand and Laos, including decades old records that had previously been misidentified as Camptoceras jiraponi (Planorbidae). Occurrence of Physa acuta as hitchhikers among ornamental aquatic plants suggests that the ornamental trade was a likely introduction pathway of the species into Thailand. That a globally invasive species was able to spread unnoticed for such a long period of time highlights the need for countries like Thailand to focus research efforts on prevention and early detection of introduced species, in addition to increasing our understanding of native biodiversity.
The distribution of intratumoral macrophages correlates with molecular phenotypes and impacts prognosis in colorectal carcinoma

The role of tumour‐associated macrophages (TAMs) in colorectal cancer (CRC) remains elusive. In this study, we aimed to examine the correlation between TAMs, clinicopathological features, tumour‐infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) and prognosis in CRC by the use of image analysis.
Mechanical behaviour of Panzhihua iron tailings

Safety problems have concerned many researchers studying tailings dams in recent years, as they have a high risk of failure due to liquefaction. Existing analysis of liquefaction in tailings within a critical state framework has relied on the critical state line (CSL) being unique in the volumetric plane. However, recent advances have highlighted a so-called “transitional” behaviour in which the location of the normal compression line (NCL) and CSL is a function of the density of the soils at deposition. This paper presents a detailed investigation of the mechanics of tailings taken from three locations of an iron tailings impoundment. Reconstituted samples were prepared by different methods and at different densities. No transitional behaviour was found, although the results show that the rate of convergence of the compression curves changes, with the finest pond material reaching a unique NCL earliest. The preparation method was found not to have a large effect on the behaviour for these tailings. Unique CSLs could be clearly identified for all the three tailings, but with different shapes, giving rise to a changing susceptibility to liquefaction. This susceptibility tends to increase from the pond to the upper beach.
Distribution of High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Genotypes in Precancerous Cervical Lesions in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Aims: We aimed at identifying the high-risk HPV genotypes associated with high-grade dysplastic cervical lesions in Burkina Faso. The available vaccines to Burkina Faso only protect against two high risk HPV genotypes: HPV 16 and 18. Are the genotypes identified in the high-grade precan-cerous lesions in this survey covered by the available vaccines? Methods: The detection and genotyping of high-risk HPV have been conducted based on 118 formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded archived tissues using the “HPV Genotypes 14 Real-TM Quant” (Sacace biotechnologies®, Italy) kit allowing for the detection of fourteen high-risk HPV genotypes: HPV 16, 31, 18, 39, 45, 59, 33, 35, 56, 68, 51, 52, 58 and 66. Results: The prevalence of high-risk HPV infections was 48.8% based on the appropriate PCR results (21/43). The most common HPV genotypes were HPV 39 (21.7%), HPV 35 (13.0%) and HPV 45 (13.0%). Two cases of multiple infections between HPV 39 - 45 and HPV 39 - 59 have been observed. HPV 16 was not detected in this study. Conclusions: We noted a high prevalence rate for HPV 39, HPV 35 and HPV 45, which are not covered by the commercial vaccines. We also found that the prevalence of HPV 18 was very low in this study and HPV 16 was not detected.
Moment generating functions and scaling laws in the inertial layer of turbulent wall-bounded flows

Properties of single- and two-point moment generating functions (MGFs) are examined in the inertial region of wall-bounded flows. Empirical evidence for power-law scaling of the single-point MGF $\langle \text{exp}(qu^{+})\rangle$ (where $u^{+}$ is the normalized streamwise velocity fluctuation and $q$ a real parameter) with respect to the wall-normal distance is presented, based on hot-wire data from a $Re_{{\it\tau}}=13\,000$ boundary-layer experiment. The parameter $q$ serves as a ‘dial’ to emphasize different parts of the signal such as high- and low-speed regions, for positive and negative values of $q$ , respectively. Power-law scaling $\langle \text{exp}(qu^{+})\rangle \sim (z/{\it\delta})^{-{\it\tau}(q)}$ can be related to the generalized logarithmic laws previously observed in higher-order moments, such as in $\langle u^{+2p}\rangle ^{1/p}$ , but provide additional information not available through traditional moments if considering $q$ values away from the origin. For two-point MGFs, the scalings in $\langle \text{exp}[qu^{+}(x)+q^{\prime }u^{+}(x+r)]\rangle$ with respect to $z$ and streamwise displacement $r$ in the logarithmic region are investigated. The special case $q^{\prime }=-q$ is of particular interest, since this choice emphasizes rare events with high and low speeds at a distance $r$ . Applying simple scaling arguments motivated by the attached eddy model, a ‘scaling transition’ is predicted to occur for $q=q_{cr}$ such that ${\it\tau}(q_{cr})+{\it\tau}(-q_{cr})=1$ , where ${\it\tau}(q)$ is the set of scaling exponents for single-point MGFs. This scaling transition is not visible to traditional central moments, but is indeed observed based on the experimental data, illustrating the capabilities of MGFs to provide new and statistically robust insights into turbulence structure and confirming essential ingredients of the attached eddy model.
PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF MASTITIS IN LACTATING DAIRY COWS AT BAGHABARI MILK SHED AREA OF SIRAJGANJ

A cross-sectional study was carried out on a total of 330 lactating dairy cows at Baghabari, Sirajganj to determine the prevalence and risk factors of clinical (CM) and sub-clinical (SCM) mastitis using California Mastitis Test (CMT), White Side Test (WST) and Surf Field Mastitis Test (SFMT) during the period from July to December, 2009. Of all cows tested, 2.12% (n=7) cows were affected with CM and 37.58% (n=124), 36.67% (n=121) and 35.15% (n=116) cows showed positive reaction for SCM by CMT, WST and SFMT respectively. The overall prevalence of SCM was 36.46% and CMT showed better performance in detecting SCM (37.58%) among three indirect tests used. The prevalence of SCM was significantly (p 10L of milk than others. The prevalence of SCM was highest in late lactation (72.45%) followed by early (40%) and mid lactation (27.56%). Herds having 16 or more milch cows had significantly (p<0.05) higher SCM than those with fewer milch cows.
Incidence and Risk Factors of Unplanned Extubation in Critically Ill Surgical Patients: The Multi-center Thai University-based Surgical Intensive Care Units Study (THAI-SICU Study).

Objective Unplanned extubation (UE) is one of the most troubling events in critically ill patients who require endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation. The aims of this study are to determine the incidence and to identify the risk factors associated with UE in critically ill surgical patients. Material and Method This was a multi-center prospective observational cohort study, which included surgical patients admitted to nine university-based surgical intensive care units (SICUs) in Thailand between April 2011 and January 2013. UE was defined as deliberate extubation by patients (self-extubation) or accidental extubation during procedures or transportation. The incidence of UE was calculated, the adjusted logistic regression model was performed to determine the independent risk factors for UE and the outcomes were compared between those with planned extubation and UE. Results 2,890 patients required endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation were included in the analysis. Of these, 54 patients experienced UE and, therefore, the incidence of UE was 1.9%. Five independent risk factors for UE were identified; congestive heart failure (adjusted odds ratio, OR, 3.48; 95% CI, 1.29-9.40), emergency surgery (adjusted OR, 2.18; 95% CI, 1.01-4.74), non-postoperative status (adjusted OR, 2.37; 95% CI, 1.05-5.37), sedation usage (adjusted OR, 3.19; 95% CI, 1.72-5.93) and delirium (adjusted OR, 3.61; 95% CI, 1.71-7.60). ICU length of stay (LOS) was significantly longer in patients with UE than those with planned extubation (adjusted coefficient, 2.76; 95% CI, 1.34-4.19). There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of hospital LOS as well as ICU and 28-day mortality. Conclusion The incidence of UE in critically ill surgical patients was 1.9%. Five independent risk factors for UE were: underlying congestive heart failure, emergency surgery, non-postoperative status, sedation usage, and delirium. Patients with UE had significantly longer ICU LOS than those with planned extubation.
Characterization of Metabolic Parameters in Responders and Nonresponders Treated with Canagliflozin Monotherapy in Drug-naive Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes

Objectives: The aim of this project is to compare the effect of canagliflozin monotherapy on metabolic parameters between responders and nonresponders with this drug. This study is a prospective, unblinded, observational study. Subjects and Methods: Drug-naïve patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus received only 50–100 mg/day canagliflozin for 3 months (n = 39). They were divided into two groups according to the novel “A1c index” to assess glycemic efficacies; responders (n = 24) and nonresponders (n = 15). Results: At baseline, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and fasting blood glucose (FBG) were significantly higher and homeostatic model assessment (HOMA)-B and body mass index (BMI) were significantly lower in responders. In both groups, similar, significant reductions of BMI (−1.9% with responder and −1.8% with nonresponder) and HOMA-R (−35.8% for responder and –31.5% for nonresponder) were observed. However, differences were seen with other parameters as follows: 1) responders: significant reductions of HbA1c (10.95%–8.44%), FBG (−29.6%) or free fatty acid (FFA) (−16.2%), and significant increases of HOMA-B (79.7%) were observed. 2) Nonresponders: significant reductions of serum uric acid (UA) (−8.6%) levels were seen. Significant correlations were observed between the baseline levels of serum UA and those of HOMA-B (R = 0.7259). However, this link became uncorrelated with the treatment with canagliflozin. Conclusions: These results suggest that (1) responders with canagliflozin have lower BMI and beta-cell function. Reductions of body weight with canagliflozin were not associated with its glycemic efficacy, (2) reduced FFA levels and enhanced insulin sensitivity/beta-cell function could be a potential mechanism of good glycemic efficacy of canagliflozin, and (3) serum UA might be involved in modulating beta-cell function during canagliflozin treatment.