Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Determinant factors of stunting in children 2-5 years in West Aceh District, Indonesia

The prevalence of stunting in children under five years of age in Indonesia, and Aceh in particular, is still very high. This condition affects the quality of human resources and future economic growth. This study examined the determinants of stunting among children under five years of age 24-59 months in West Aceh District, Aceh Province, Indonesia. The research method was a cross-sectional study design, using secondary data from the EPPGBM and PIS-PK data from the Health Center in 2020. The sample comprised 386 families with children under five. Data were collected through documentation studies from PIS-PK data and stunting data from the E-PPGBM data. Family data matching was performed using the National Identity Number (NIN). Statistical analysis was performed using a Multiple Logistic Regression test with 95% confidence interval (CI). The results showed a significant association between exclusive breastfeeding (OR= 2,81; p= 0,010), latrine use (OR=1,73; p= 0,043), and smoking (OR= 1,62; p= 0,022) with the prevalence of stunting. Furthermore, exclusive breastfeeding was a determining factor for the incidence of stunting in toddlers (OR= 2,36; p= 0,010). In conclusion, exclusive breastfeeding practices are a determinant factor of stunting in children under five in West Aceh, so structured efforts need to be made to increase exclusive breastfeeding coverage by strengthening nutrition counseling and breastfeeding preparation for pregnant women up to two years.
Earthquake stress via event ratio levels: Application to the 2011 and 2016 Oklahoma seismic sequences

We develop a new methodology for determining earthquake stress drop and apparent stress values via spectral ratio asymptotic levels. With sufficient bandwidth, the stress ratio for a pair of events can be directly related to these low‐ and high‐frequency levels. This avoids the need to assume a particular spectral model and derive stress drop from cubed corner frequency measures. The method can be applied to spectral ratios for any pair of closely related earthquakes and is particularly well suited for coda envelope methods that provide good azimuthally averaged, point‐source measures. We apply the new method to the 2011 Prague and 2016 Pawnee earthquake sequences in Oklahoma. The sequences show stress scaling with size and depth, with the largest events having apparent stress levels near 1 MPa and smaller and/or shallower events having systematically lower stress values.
A study on tectonic and sedimentary development in the rifted northern continental margin of the South China Sea near Taiwan

AbstractA series of Cenozoic rifted basins developed in the northern margin of the South China Sea (SCS). Tainan Basin is one of these rifted basins near Taiwan, lying in the outer margin. We have used reflection seismic data in the deepwater areas and boreholes drilled in the shelf of the Tainan Basin to understand the tectonic and sedimentary development in the northern SCS margin near Taiwan. Four key stratal surfaces (i.e., the base of the Pleistocene Series, the base of the Pliocene Series, the 17 Ma maximum flooding surface [MFS], and a breakup unconformity of approximately 30 Ma in age) and seven seismic facies (i.e., continuous- and parallel-layer seismic facies, wavy seismic facies, chaotic seismic facies, U-shaped canyon-cut seismic facies, imbricated-layer seismic facies, high-amplitude reflector package seismic facies, and extrusive volcanism seismic facies) are recognized from seismic data with ages constrained by borehole stratigraphy drilled in the shelf. We have established a model for Cen.
New findings of snow mold fungi from Greenland

Three species of snow mold fungi, Myriosclerotinia borealis (syn. Sclerotinia borealis), Typhula incarnata and T. ishikariensis (syn. T. borealis), were collected from Nuuk, Sisimiut, Ammassalik and Kulusuk in Greenland. Myriosclerotinia borealis and T. incarnata are new records from Greenland. Some isolates of T. ishikariensis were collected from Nuuk and Ammassalik and all isolates from Sisimiut showed irregular growth as hyphal extensions at 10°C in potato dextrose agar plates. These physiological characteristics of some isolates from Greenland are similar to those of psychrotrophisolates (group III strains) from Finnmark, northernmost Norway and Svalbard.
Assessment of genetic diversity among the maintainer and restorer inbreds of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is one of the most important oilseed crops grown worldwide because of its supreme oil quality and commercial importance. Assessment of diversity among inbreds is a vital prerequisite to select parents for a hybridization programme. Hence, in the present investigation, the genetic divergence of 29 genotypes consisting of both maintainer and restorer inbreds was studied using Mahalanobis (D2) analysis. Genotypes were grouped into eight clusters, in which cluster I was the largest with 13 genotypes. Clusters IV, VI, VII and VIII were the smallest, with one genotype each. The maximum intracluster distance was observed in cluster I followed by II. Maximum inter cluster distance was recorded between clusters II and V followed by clusters II and VII. Days to 50% flowering had the maximum contribution (32.76%) for genetic divergence. Superior mean performance for head diameter, 100 seed weight, seed yield per plant and oil content was observed in cluster VI whereas earliness in terms of days to 50% flowering and days to maturity was observed in cluster II. Cluster VIII recorded superior mean performance for volume weight and the lowest mean plant height was observed in cluster VII. Hence, hybridization between cluster II (CMS 10B, HA 89B, RHA-1-1) and cluster V (CMS 519B, HA 430B) could create more variability in the segregating generations.
Normative values and factors affecting Pediatric Reach Tests in Saudi children aged 6–11 years in the eastern province: cross-sectional study

Background The Pediatric Reach Tests (PRTs) assess balance while standing—the Functional Reach Test (FRT) and Lateral Reach Test (LRT)—and in a sitting position—the Modified Functional Reach Test (MFRT) and Modified Lateral Reach Test (MLRT). Normative values have not been fully evaluated in Saudi children. The objectives are; to estimate the normative values for PRTs; investigate the correlation between the PRTs and demographic/anthropometric characteristics; and develop predictive equations for the PRTs. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 251 children aged 6–11 were recruited. The PRTs were measured and correlated with demographic/anthropometric variables. A stepwise regression was conducted to develop the predictive equations for the PRT scores. Results The mean and standard deviations (in cm) of the PRT scores were as follows: FRT = 20.02 ± 4.31; LRT = 13.42 ± 3.38; MFRT = 21.49 ± 4.70, and MLRT = 14.64 ± 3.66. Several significant correlations were found. Moderate correlations existed between the PRT scores and age, height, upper extremity length, lower extremity length, and foot length; there was a weak correlation with body mass index. Weight was moderately correlated with FRT and MFRT and weakly correlated with LRT and MLRT. The correlation between the base of support and LRT was moderate and was weak with FRT, MFRT, and MLRT. A weak correlation was found between sex and LRT. Age and height were the most predictive of PRT scores. Conclusion This study provided PRT normative values that can be used as a clinical reference for evaluating balance in typically developing children.
Sucrose Stearates Stabilized Oil-in-Water Emulsions: Gastrointestinal Fate, Cell Cytotoxicity and Proinflammatory Effects after Simulated Gastrointestinal Digestion

Different structural composition ratios of sucrose stearates with hydrophilic–hydrophobic balance (HLB) values ranging from 1 to 16 on lipolysis in emulsion were investigated using a simulated gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Results showed a direct correlation between the HLB values of sucrose stearates and the lipolysis rate of emulsions, and a lower HLB value led to diminished lipolysis in the GIT simulation model. Mechanism study indicated that poor emulsifying capacity of sucrose stearates and lipolysis of sucrose stearates with lower HLB value inhibited the digestive behavior of oil. In addition, monoester was mainly hydrolyzed in the gastric phase, whereas sucrose polyesters caused lipolysis in the intestinal phase using an in vitro digestive model and HPLC analysis, further suppressing lipid digestion. Furthermore, a decrease in cell cytotoxicity and proinflammatory effects on Caco-2 and Raw264.7 were observed post-digestion, respectively. This work offers important insights into the effects of the degree of esterification of sucrose stearate on lipid digestion behavior in oil-in-water emulsions.
Reconstruction of the East Africa and Antarctica continental margins

The Early Jurassic separation of Antarctica from Africa plays an important role in our understanding of the dispersal of Gondwana and Pangea. Previous reconstruction models contain overlaps and gaps in the restored margins that reflect difficulties in accurately delineating the continent‐ocean‐boundary (COB) and determining the amount and distribution of extended continental crust. This study focuses on the evolution of the African margin adjacent to the Mozambique Basin and the conjugate Antarctic margin near the Riiser‐Larsen Sea. Satellite‐derived gravity data have been used to trace the orientations and landward limits of fracture zones. A 3‐D gravity inversion has produced a crustal thickness model that reliably quantifies the extent and amount of stretched crust. Crustal thicknesses together with fracture zone terminations reveal COBs that are significantly closer to the African and Antarctic coasts than previously recognized. Correlation of fracture zone azimuths and identified COBs suggests Antarctica began drifting away from Africa at approximately 171 Ma in a roughly SSE direction. An areal‐balancing method has been used to restore the crust to a uniform prerift thickness so as to perform a nonrigid reconstruction for both nonvolcanic and volcanic margins. Both margins reveal a trend of increasing extension from east to west. Our results suggest Africa underwent extension of 60–120 km, while Antarctic crust was stretched by 105–180 km. Various models tested to determine the direction of extension during rifting suggest that Antarctica moved away from Africa in a WNW‐ESE direction during the period between 184 and 171 Ma prior to the onset of seafloor spreading.
Prevalence and Molecular Evolution of Parvovirus in Cats in Eastern Shandong, China, between 2021 and 2022

Feline panleukopenia (FPL) is a highly contagious infectious disease caused by infection with feline parvovirus (FPV) and canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2). In recent years, the number of cats with FPL has increased with the expansion of pet cat population in China. The feces of 51 cats with diarrhea symptoms collected from 2021 to 2022 in Eastern Shandong, China, were detected by polymerase chain reaction for parvovirus and other viruses related to feline diarrhea to investigate the prevalence and gene variation of parvovirus in cats. In all the 51 samples, 45.1% (23/51) were positive for at least one viral pathogen, and the positivity of parvovirus was 41.2% (21/51), showing a high prevalence. Multiple-pathogen testing indicated high-coinfection rates of 42.9% (9/21) with other common viruses in parvovirus-positive cats. Most of the coinfections are feline coronavirus (FCoV), followed by feline astrovirus (FAstV) and feline bocavirus (FBoV). The complete VP2 sequences of 21 parvoviruses were obtained. Among them, 20 sequences were identified as FPV, and only one was CPV-2c of Asian origin, which was first detected from cats in Eastern Shandong, China. A phylogenetic tree of the 20 FPVs was constructed together with 698 FPVs (cat/dog host) worldwide on the basis of complete VP2. The 18 FPVs displayed high-sequence identity to one another (99.8%–100%), and they were clustered into FPV-G1 group, whereas the other two were clustered into FPV-G3 group. The FPV-G1 group increased dramatically to become predominant after 2019 in China, contributing to the prevalence of A91S mutation due to 96.07% FPV-G1 with A91S mutation as well as 100% of FPV-G2 and 99.12% of FPV-G3 with 91A in the statistical analysis. This study enriched the understanding of the prevalence, molecular evolution, and cross-species transmission of parvovirus in cats and provided a basis for responding to challenges in the diagnosis and treatment of FPL.
Emerging Potential of Momordica’s Bioactive Phytochemicals in Cancer Prevention and Therapy

Worldwide, cancer incidence and mortality are rising quickly. Cancer remains the biggest cause of death despite advances in therapy. Plants produce bioactive phytochemicals, and as a result, the bioactive elements have long been the focus of cancer research, both for medication discovery and for the discovery of alternative chemo-preventive methods. The medicinal plant Momordica charantia or bitter melon contains a wide variety of phytochemicals, such as triterpenoids, triterpene glycosides, phenolic acids, flavonoids, lectins, sterols, and proteins. In many pre-clinical systems, the Momordica charantia extract exhibits an anti-cancer action against various malignancies. The bioactive components of the extract play a significant role in its anti-cancer properties. With an emphasis on underlying molecular pathways, we address the roles of Momordica's known bioactive components in several cancer models in this review. Through the inhibition of cancer cell proliferation and induction of cell death, several of active ingredients exhibit cancer prevention and therapeutic effects, at least in in-vitro models. Mechanistically examining the active components in pre-clinical systems may reveal a novel approach to cancer treatment.
Does e-WOM and Product Quality Impact Purchase Decision in Tiktok Indonesia?

The impact of this is that sales of beauty products can contribute significantly to a country's economy. Successful cosmetics companies can create jobs, pay taxes and contribute to economic growth. This can influence consumer preferences and provide companies with information about what the market is interested in. This study aims to determine the effect of electronic word of mouth and product quality on purchasing decisions mediated by brand image on Maybelline mascara products in Indonesia. The population in this study are people who have bought Maybelline mascara on TikTok social media at least twice. This study will use a causal design approach with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) as a statistical approach to test constructs and hypotheses built with AMOS 24 statistical aids. The number of samples used in this study were 215 respondents who had bought Maybelline mascara on TikTok at least 2 times. The results of this study indicate that electronic word of mouth and product quality have a positive and significant effect on purchasing decisions mediated by brand image.
Prediction Model for the Clearance of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B before Interferon Therapy: A Prospective Case–Control Study

To evaluate the prediction model comprised of patients’ laboratory results and single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers of host gene for the clearance of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) who underwent interferon (IFN)-α therapy, this prospective case–control study enrolled 131 patients with CHB who underwent IFN-α-based regimens in our hospital between January 2015 and September 2019. Among them, 56 cases were without HBsAg clearance, while the other 75 cases had HBsAg clearance. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that CYP27B1 rs4646536 (odd ratio [OR] = 0.155, 95% CI: 0.030–0.807, p = 0.027), PAK4 rs9676717 (OR = 11.237, 95% CI: 1.768–71.409, p = 0.010), IL28B rs12979860 (OR = 0.059, 95% CI: 0.006–0.604, p = 0.017), baseline HBsAg (OR = 0.170, 95% CI: 0.040–0.716, p = 0.016), and HBeAg status (OR = 3.971, 95% CI: 1.138–13.859, p = 0.031) were independently associated with HBsAg clearance. The model that included rs3077, rs4646536, rs9676717, rs2850015, rs12979860, baseline HBsAg, HBeAg status, and HBV DNA had the best prediction performance for HBsAg clearance prediction, with AUC = 0.877, 80% sensitivity, and 81% specificity. In conclusion, laboratory results and gene polymorphisms before treatment might have a good predictive value for HbsAg clearance after IFN-α treatment in CHB.
Distribution of Poisson’s ratios in the northwestern basin-mountain boundary of the Bohai Bay Basin

The Poisson's ratio, an important parameter to understand the interior of the earth, can be dertermined from the ratio of P_ to S_ seismic wave velocity. Teleseismic P waveform contains much information about the Ps converted wave and its multiples from discontinuities in the crust and the mantle, which can be used to acquire the average thickness and the Poisson's ratio of the crust by the H_k stacking method. Data from 68 broadband seismic stations located in the northwestern basin_mountain boundary of the Bohai Bay Basin are processed, and the distributions of the average crustal thickness and Poisson's ratios are determined. We find that there is a distinct differentiation of Poisson's ratios in the study area. The distribution of Poisson's ratios on the flank of the mountain is rather uniform, while on the flank of the basin much variable. The comparison between Poisson's ratios and the surface geology manifests that there is an apparent response in the lower crust to the intense extension of the Bohai Bay Basin during Cenozoic. The Poisson's ratios deduced from seismology can be used to constrain the compostion of the crust in the study area.
Analysis of Factors Influencing the Spread of Asian Swine Fever (ASF) Disease in Samosir District, North Sumatera Province

In Samosir, socio-cultural elements are closely related to pig farming and traditional wisdom which makes pig farming an important part of traditional ceremonies for Christians. In 2019 to 2020 ASF disease is spreading on Samosir Island. African Swine Fever (ASF) is a highly contagious viral disease of pigs, causing various internal bleeding and accompanied by a very high mortality rate. This study used a survey method (interviews) and data analysis using multiple linear regression analysis to obtain the factors that influence the cause of the spread of Asian Swine Fever (ASF) in pigs in Samosir Regency. Based on the results of the study it was found that there was a significant effect of the vaccination variable, the biosecurity variable and the livestock transportation variable, while the variables that had no significant effect were the feed variable and the cage variable on the spread of Asian Swine Fever (ASF) in pigs in Samosir Regency
Identification of Muscle Strength-Related Gut Microbes through Human Fecal Microbiome Transplantation

The gut microbiome is well known for its influence on human physiology and aging. Therefore, we speculate that the gut microbiome may affect muscle strength in the same way as the host’s own genes. To demonstrate candidates for gut microbes affecting muscle strength, we remodeled the original gut microbiome of mice into human intestinal microbiome through fecal microbiome transplantation (FMT), using human feces and compared the changes in muscle strength in the same mice before and three months after FMT. After comparing before and after FMT, the mice were divided into three groups based on the observed changes in muscle strength: positive, none, and negative changes in muscle strength. As a result of analyzing the α-diversity, β-diversity, and co-occurrence network of the intestinal microbial community before and after FMT, it was observed that a more diverse intestinal microbial community was established after FMT in all groups. In particular, the group with increased muscle strength had more gut microbiome species and communities than the other groups. Fold-change comparison showed that Eisenbergiella massiliensis and Anaeroplasma abactoclasticum from the gut microbiome had positive contributions to muscle strength, while Ileibacterium valens and Ethanoligenens harbinense had negative effects. This study identifies candidates for the gut microbiome that contribute positively and those that contribute negatively to muscle strength.
Prospects for recognition of the palynological Cretaceous Tertiary boundary and an iridium anomaly in nonmarine facies of the eastern Spanish Pyrenees: a preliminary report

An analysis of the pollen and spores, charophytes, faunas and iridium in samples of sedimen­ tary rocks from three non-marine Cretaceous/Tertiary (C/T) sequences (Claret, Figols Vallcebre, Font! ­ longa) in Barcelona and Lerida Provinces indicate : 1 ° A CIT transition zone based on the distribution of charophytes, molluscs and ostracods in the Figols Vallcebre section. 2° A high spore percentage at a Maastrichtian level in the same section which correlates with samples from continental Maastrichtian deposits in southern France. 3° The gradual appearance in Cretaceous assemblages of pollen forms which are more typical of the Tertiary. This is especially apparent in the Fontllonga section, where a Maastrichtian/Danian palynofloral boundary cannot be precisely delineated. 4° The lack of an iridium anomaly at all of the horizons studied so far. Resume. Les donnees recoitees dans I'analyse des pollen et des spores, des charophytes, des faunes et de l'iridium des sediments continentaux de trois coupes du Cretace/Tertiaire des Provinces de Barcelone et Lerida sont rapportees. Ces resuitats pre! iminaires indiquent : 1° Une zone de transition CIT dans la coupe de Figols Vallcebre fondee sur la distribution des charophytes des mollusques et des ostracodes. 2° Des pourcentages de spores eleves dans un niveau du Maastrichtien de la meme coupe et dans des echantillons des series du Maastrichtien du Sud de la France. ':. Authors' addresses : J. MfDUS Fac. Sc. St. Jerome, U.A. CNRS 1152, F-13397 Marseille Cedex 13, France. M. FEIST, Fac. Sc. U.A. CNRS 327, F-34060 Montpellier Cedex, France. R. ROCCHIA & D. BOCLET, DPhG/SAP, CEN-Saclay, F-91191 Gif-Sur-Yvette Cedex, France. D. J. BATTEN, Department of Geology & Mineralogy, Marischal College, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB9 lAS, U.K. F . COLOMBO, Depto Estratigrafia y Geo! historica, Zona Universitaria, Pedralbes, E 8028 Barcelona, Spain. Y. TAMBAREAU & J. VILLATTE, Universite P. Sabatier, L.A. CNRS 145, 38 , rue des Trente-slx-Ponts, F31400 Toulouse Cedex, France. II Newsletters 18 (3) 0078-0421/88/0018-0123 $ 4.00 © 1988 Gebriider Borntraeger, D-IOOO Berlin' D-7000 Stuttgart (c) 2015 www.schweizerbart. com DOI:10.1127/nos/18/1988/123