Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Streams fish from Upper Araguaia and Middle Rio da Mortes basin, Brazil: generating subsidies for preservation and conservation of this critical natural resource

Abstract: The Araguaia River basin has the highest fish biodiversity within the Cerrado biome (Brazilian savannah), with many endemic and threatened species by human activities. Despite growing efforts to catalog Neotropical freshwater fish biodiversity, many regions are still undersampled. Our objective is to complement the information about stream fish in two hydrographic basins in the Cerrado. We sampled 72 streams with 50 m stretch in the Upper Araguaia (n = 32) and Middle Rio das Mortes (n = 40) basins. We collected 14,887 individuals distributed in 137 species, 81 genera, 30 families, and six orders. Characidae, Loricariidae, and Cichlidae were the families richer in species. We found a high diversity of rare fish species in the streams sampled, ca. 71.5% of the species had at least five individuals collected, and 18 species had only one collected specimen. The most frequent species were Astyanax cf. goyacensis, Knodus cf. breviceps, and Characidium cf. zebra. Both basins shared around 43% of the species. We caught 76 species in Upper Araguaia and 120 species in Middle Rio das Mortes. Seventeen exclusive fish species occurred in Upper Araguaia, whereas 61 were found in the Middle Rio das Mortes basin. Our analysis showed lower diversity of fish in Upper Araguaia than in the Middle Rio das Mortes basin. Considering the exclusive fish species of both basins, the human threats in those regions, and the few existent protected areas, we need a better look at the aquatic biodiversity conservation of this ecosystem.
Research on personality determinants of athletes’ mental exhaustion during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

The research presents theoretical substantiation and correlation analysis of the factors causing emotional indifference in athletes with different levels of mastership, participating in individual and team sports (n = 180). The purpose is to carry out empirical research on athletes’ personality traits helping overcome mental exhaustion and prevent form emotional indifference. Research methods: correlation analysis, valid and reliable psycho-diagnostic instruments. The research was conducted during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and made it possible to find out a number of regularities. Results. The development of mental exhaustion in athletes is determined by a different level of manifestation of personality traits and their correlation in the structure of personality: anxiety, self-esteem, the level of aspirations, locus of control and motivation for achieving success and avoiding failures. The study shows that significant differences between the level of aspirations and self-esteem in the men (r = .38**), high anxiety in the men and women correlating with the integral index of mental exhaustion (r = .28**;r = 36**) mostly contribute to mental strain in many athletes. It finds out that the events of their personal lives become a factor of mental exhaustion provided that external locus of control prevails. This trait is pronounced in the athletes – Masters of team sports (r = .34**). The research determines that a low level of mental exhaustion in the athletes engaged in team sports is a consequence of the significance of social support (r =-.38**). High requirements for demonstrating success cause mental strain for the male athletes that increases probability of their mental exhaustion. Conclusions. The obtained results operationalize the process of solving the problems of professional training for athletes. Understanding the essence of mental exhaustion allows solving the problem of emotional indifference in athletes. Research on the role of emotional intelligence in the structure of athletes’ mental exhaustion is considereds to be very promising. © 2021, Editura Universitatii din Pitesti. All rights reserved.
Molecular data and updated morphological description of Flabellina rubrolineata (Nudibranchia: Flabellinidae) from the Red and Arabian seas

Flabellina rubrolineata was believed to have a wide distribution range, being reported from the Mediterranean Sea (non-native), the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean and adjacent seas, and the Indo-West Pacific and from Australia to Hawaii. In the present paper, we provide a redescription of Flabellina rubrolineata, based on specimens collected near the type locality of this species in the Red Sea. The morphology of this species was studied using anatomical dissections and scanning electron microscopy. To place this species in the phylogenetic framework and test the identity of other specimens of F. rubrolineata from the Indo-West Pacific we sequenced COI, H3, 16S and 28S gene fragments and obtained phylogenetic trees based on Bayesian and Maximum likelihood inferences. Our morphological and molecular results show a clear separation of F. rubrolineata from the Red Sea from its relatives in the Indo-West Pacific. We suggest that F. rubrolineata is restricted to only the Red Sea, the Arabian Sea and the Mediterranean Sea and to West Indian Ocean, while specimens from other regions belong to a complex of pseudocryptic species.
The comparative effects of note-taking and semantic mapping on EFL learners’ vocabulary learning and vocabulary retention

Vocabulary is one of the language components with which many learners have problems. The present study compared the effect of note taking and semantic mapping on vocabulary learning and retention of intermediate Iranian EFL learners. A total number of 98 took a proficiency test and based on its scores, 74 more homogeneous learners were selected as the participant of the study. The participants were then non-randomly assigned to two experimental groups and a control group. Note taking and semantic mapping were used each in one of the experimental groups while the control group used none of the strategies. A pre-test, a post-test, and a delayed posttest were employed to assess the efficiency of the strategies. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and one-way ANOVAs. The results showed that note taking and semantic mapping strategies had no significantly different effects on the participants' vocabulary learning and vocabulary retention. However, note taking showed to be significantly more effective than no strategy on the posttest although this difference was not seen on the delayed posttest. The findings of the study have implication for both language teachers and learners which are discussed in the paper.
Lifestyle changes that can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study

Objectives: In December 2019, coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) emerged in Wuhan, China, and in March 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared it a global pandemic. Therefore, many countries including Saudi Arabia enforced lockdowns and quarantine restrictions to help contain the disease. These restrictions lead to changes in lifestyle, diet, and physical activity habits among the world population. This study aimed to assess the lifestyle changes that are considered risk factors of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) among the Saudi population during the COVID-19 lockdown. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study using an online questionnaire on adults over the age of 18 living in Saudi Arabia from January to February 2021. Results: We collected a total of 2,069 responses of which 64.7% were between 18 - 35 years old and 68.1% were females. During the COVID-19 pandemic, 83% of participants reported having homemade meals. The consumption of meat, fish and seafood, and fat products decreased and the consumption of snacks and beverages increased significantly during the pandemic. The average hours spent on physical activities as well as screen time increased during the pandemic. Moreover, the participants reported changes in sleeping habits and weight gain (43%) during the lockdown. Poor lifestyle habits were associated with increased CVD symptoms. Conclusion: Dietary and exercise habits among the Saudi population have changed significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic which subsequently resulted in an increase in CVD symptoms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Middle East Journal of Family Medicine is the property of Medi+WORLD International Pty. Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
The Possible Nephroprotective Effect of Roflumilast Ameliorating Glycerol -Induced Myoglobinuric Acute Renal Injury in Rabbits Model

urther leads to tissue necrosis and inflammation. While, roflumilast N-oxide is an active metabolite ofroflumilast that rising the cyclic adenosine-3? , 5? -monophosphate by inhibiting PDE4.Thirty rabbits were divided into three groups, control group was received normal saline intra-muscularly anddrived from water for eighteen hours before. Second group was received a single dose glycerol injected intramuscularly after drived from water for eighteen hours . Third group was received roflumilast intraperitonealdaily for three days after received a single dose of glycerol . All animals were sacrificed after 72 hour, and then blood collected by cardiac puncture for evaluation thechanges in the levels of renal function tests and histopathological study of rabbit’s kidneys tissues areevaluated evaluation and scoring the changes of tested agents. The numerical data are expressed as means ±standard error means and analyzed by using SPSS version 20.The results of the levels serum urea and creatinine found to be significantly reduced by roflumilast usingANOVA test. Besides, the histopathological changes showed ameliorative effects of roflumilast in comparedto glycerol group. From this study, one could be concluded the protective effect of roflumilast in case ofrenal failure induction by glycerol.
Dental Sedation: The Advantages of Propofol and Remifentanil via Target Controlled Infusions

We prospectively audited 150 patients undergoing dental procedures with Target Controlled Infusion (TCI) of propofol and remifentanil to evaluate patient safety, adverse effects and post-operative discharge time and patient feedback. This anaesthetic technique provides for early recovery after surgery and allows for a 92% rate of “fast track” discharge within 20 minutes (mins) of completion of surgery. The technique proved safe with 14 patients (9.3%) experiencing a total of 14 adverse events, none of which were serious and all of which were easily managed. The adverse events were 8 cases of hypoxaemia (5.3%), 3 cases of paradoxical agitation/anxiety (2.0%), 2 cases of nausea (0.01%), neither of which required treatment and 1 case of generalised body itching, again not requiring treatment. Patient feedback was unanimously positive. We compared our rate of adverse events using TCI propofol and TCI remifentanil with our previous publication of 350 patients in which we used bolus alfentanil and TCI propofol. Additionally, we compared the effect target (Cet) propofol infusion levels required between the two groups. We advocate the use of remifentanil in combination with propofol in particular for longer duration cases and for those patients at risk of developing or who manifest an intraoperative paradoxical agitation reaction.
Soil Health as Influenced by Fertilizer Management in Rice Based Cropping System

Nutrient management influences soil health and crop productivity. Sustained crop production requires specific nutrient management options after a certain period. The objectives of this investigation were to examine the effects of inorganic and organic fertilization on yields and soil carbon budget under rice based cropping patterns in Bangladesh. The research data and information have been generated based on previously published, unpublished sources and own concept. Omission of K or imbalanced K are more influential for reduction in grain yield up to 47% in Boro (dry) season but N was most limiting up to 35% in T. Aman (wet) season. With existing fertilizer rates for growing rice, the balances of N and K are always negative. Balanced chemical fertilizer (NPKSZn) can be an option for improving crop productivity and maintain soil quality. Net ecosystem carbon (C) balances are positive when 3 t ha-1 cow dung (CD), 2 t ha-1 poultry manure (PM) and 2 t ha-1 vermicompost (VC) are used in combination with chemical fertilizers. Soil amendments with organic nutrient sources (rice straw, CD, PM, VC, legume crops) and rice based cropping patterns such as T. Aman-Mustard-Boro, Boro-Fallow-Fallow, Jute-T. Aman-Fallow, Wheat-Mungbean-T. Aman, Grass peaT. Aus-T. Aman and Potato-Boro-T. Aman can be beneficial in improving soil C budget, soil nutrient ratio, total crop production and maintenance of environmental health that will meet SDGs goal.
Students’ reflective thinking based on their levels of emotional intelligence in mathematical problem-solving

This qualitative research aims to analyze secondary students’ reflective thinking in solving mathematical problems based on their emotional intelligence (EI). It involved four secondary school students selected from twenty-nine students who were given the EI questionnaire. The research instrument was a test and an interview guideline. Data analysis was referred to as Polya's four problem-solving stages integrated with the indicators of reflective thinking. The findings reveal that students with a high level of emotional intelligence can fulfill the whole indicators of reflective thinking. In this case, the students can react to a given situation or problem by carefully understanding the available information, making comparisons between elements to formulate strategies, explaining in detail the steps to solve problems, and doing contemplation in checking step by step and correcting mistakes. Meanwhile, students with mid-levels of emotional intelligence are less reflective in making comparisons between elements to formulate strategies for problem-solving.
Laparoscopic Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection for Advanced Lower Rectal Cancer: a Preliminary Vietnamese Study

Background: Lateral pelvic lymph node dissection (LPLD) in rectal cancer has been carried out in several major centers. However, there are still many controversial issues regarding this method such as feasibility, safety, and oncological outcome. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the short-term outcomes, safety, and feasibility of LPLD. Methods: This was a retrospective study. A total of 117 patients with lower rectal cancer (clinical stage II/III) below the peritoneal reflection underwent surgery between January 2019 and November 2020 at 108 Military Central Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam. Results: Total amount of 25 patients underwent laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (TME) plus LPLD and 92 patients underwent laparoscopic TME without LPLD. The rate of lateral pelvic lymph node metastasis in the LPLD group was 16% (4/25), of which 12% (3/25) were on the left side and 4% (1/25) were on the right side. The rate of intraoperative complications in the LPLD group was significantly higher at 16.0% (4/25) compared with 3.3% (3/92) in the TME only group (p = 0.037). There were no statistically significant differences in the rate of postoperative complications between the two groups (24.0% of patients in the LPLD group compared with 26.1% patients in the no LPLD group, p = 0.832). Conclusion: Pelvic lymphadenectomy has an important role in the treatment of advanced lower rectal cancer. LPLD is a safe and feasible procedure. However, it is necessary to study a larger number of patients with a longer follow-up period to fully evaluate oncological outcomes.
Complexities of regional and interregional interactions during the Formative Period in northern Peru: new perspectives from Ingatambo, Huancabamba Valley

This article describes the changing regional and interregional entanglements in northern Peru during the Middle and Late Formative Periods from a diachronic perspective. Comparing the available archaeological data from major or ‘core’ ceremonial centers such as Kuntur Wasi and Pacopampa, and the contemporaneous center at Ingatambo, located in the northern ‘frontier,’ it seems reasonable to divide the diachronic process of interactions in northern Peru into three distinct phases to better understand its complexities. From this perspective, northern Peru around 1200 BC can be considered as an aggregate of local spheres (at the level of a valley or basin), with each of the local spheres pertaining to the emerging ceremonial centers. However, a major change seems to have occurred around 1000 BC, as regional and interregional interaction became more active in the northern highlands, and regional spheres seem to have expanded in number and geographic scale. Ceremonial centers such as Kuntur Wasi and Pacopampa formed regional-scale spheres beyond a geographically specific area. Around 800 BC, radical socioeconomic changes occurred in the Central Andes, and northern Peru was integrated into a pan-regional network covering the whole of the Central Andes, which overlay the northern interaction spheres developed by important centers such as Kuntur Wasi and Pacopampa. In this context, it seems important to focus on the site of Ingatambo, which is located at a unique geopolitical point where multiple spheres overlap and interact with the two core centers of Kuntur Wasi and Pacopampa simultaneously. Ingatambo formed and maintained its own regional sphere independent of these two centers through its connection with the far north coast and tropical lowlands.
MRI examination teaching system by using virtual reality (VR)

ABSTRACT This study proposes a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) virtual reality system and uses a pulse oximeter measuring device to reduce patient’s anxiety. The research investigates the radiation of the patient’s heart rate when using the virtual reality system and degree of the individual’s perception of anxiety. In the end, a questionnaire survey is conducted to understand the patient’s views of this system.This study uses Beckett Anxiety Scale to measure the degree of patient’s anxiety. The experimental results show that the patient’s anxiety level decreased from moderate anxiety to mild anxiety and the performance of heartbeat rate is very different between before and after using VR system. According to the results of the questionnaire, how easy the system is will affect the willing of the patient to use the system. Besides, the opinion of others will affect the patient’s feeling of the useful of the system.
Enrichment of soybean dietary fiber and protein fortified rice grain by dry flour extrusion cooking: the physicochemical, pasting, taste, palatability, cooking and starch digestibility properties

With the prevalence of chronic conditions in patients due to a dietary imbalance, the demand for inexpensive, nutritious and high dietary fiber extruded rice is increasing rapidly. However, the factors of quality and bioavailability are still the major constraints to its development. In this study, soybean dietary fiber (DF) and protein fortified rice grain were prepared via dry flour extrusion processing. The results showed that the extruded rice had a similar density to that of natural rice and a significantly lower whiteness degree and transparency. Notably, the cooking texture and palatability of extruded rice were affected by the added amount of DF, resulting in rice with a taste value close to 70 in DF 6–9% (w/w) samples. The pasting properties, microstructure, and molecular interactions according to RVA, SEM and FTIR analyses, respectively, were also significantly affected by the DF content. The soluble dietary fiber was significantly increased from 0.0021 g g−1 to 0.216 g g−1 in extruded rice. Importantly, the starch digestibility in vitro showed significantly lower readily digestible starch (RDS) and higher resistant starch (RS) in DF 6–15% (w/w) extruded rice than in natural rice and DF-0 rice, respectively. The glycemic index (GI) was reduced in DF > 6%. In this study, we provide a new high dietary fiber extruded rice product with good texture and palatability, and we reveal the effect of DF on the extruded rice properties.
Clinical, Virological, Immunological, and Genomic Characterization of Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Cases With SARS-CoV-2 Infection in India

Purpose The current global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), led to the investigation with clinical, biochemical, immunological, and genomic characterization from patients to understand the pathophysiology of viral infection. Methods Samples were collected from six asymptomatic and six symptomatic SARS-CoV-2-confirmed hospitalized patients in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Clinical details, biochemical parameters, and treatment regimen were collected from a hospital; viral load was determined by RT-PCR; and the levels of cytokines and circulating antibodies in plasma were assessed by Bio-Plex and isotyping, respectively. In addition, whole-genome sequencing of viral strains and mutational analysis were carried out. Results Analysis of the biochemical parameters highlighted the increased levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), serum SGPT, serum SGOT, and ferritin in symptomatic patients. Symptomatic patients were mostly with one or more comorbidities, especially type 2 diabetes (66.6%). The virological estimation revealed that there was no significant difference in viral load of oropharyngeal (OP) samples between the two groups. On the other hand, viral load was higher in plasma and serum samples of symptomatic patients, and they develop sufficient amounts of antibodies (IgG, IgM, and IgA). The levels of seven cytokines (IL-6, IL-1α, IP-10, IL-8, IL-10, IFN-α2, IL-15) were found to be highly elevated in symptomatic patients, while three cytokines (soluble CD40L, GRO, and MDC) were remarkably higher in asymptomatic patients. The whole-genome sequence analysis revealed that the current isolates were clustered with 19B, 20A, and 20B clades; however, 11 additional changes in Orf1ab, spike, Orf3a, Orf8, and nucleocapsid proteins were acquired. The D614G mutation in spike protein is linked with higher virus replication efficiency and severe SARS-CoV-2 infection as three patients had higher viral load, and among them, two patients with this mutation passed away. Conclusions This is the first comprehensive study of SARS-CoV-2 patients from India. This will contribute to a better understanding of the pathophysiology of SARS-CoV-2 infection and thereby advance the implementation of effective disease control strategies.