Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Use of a Virtual Reality Simulator for Tendon Repair Training: Randomized Controlled Trial

Background Virtual reality (VR) simulators have become widespread tools for training medical students and residents in medical schools. Students using VR simulators are provided with a 3D human model to observe the details by using multiple senses and they can participate in an environment that is similar to reality. Objective The aim of this study was to promote a new approach consisting of a shared and independent study platform for medical orthopedic students, to compare traditional tendon repair training with VR simulation of tendon repair, and to evaluate future applications of VR simulation in the academic medical field. Methods In this study, 121 participants were randomly allocated to VR or control groups. The participants in the VR group studied the tendon repair technique via the VR simulator, while the control group followed traditional tendon repair teaching methods. The final assessment for the medical students involved performing tendon repair with the “Kessler tendon repair with 2 interrupted tendon repair knots” (KS) method and the “Bunnell tendon repair with figure 8 tendon repair” (BS) method on a synthetic model. The operative performance was evaluated using the global rating scale. Results Of the 121 participants, 117 participants finished the assessment and 4 participants were lost to follow-up. The overall performance (a total score of 35) of the VR group using the KS method and the BS method was significantly higher (P<.001) than that of the control group. Thus, participants who received VR simulator training had a significantly higher score on the global rating scale than those who received traditional tendon repair training (P<.001). Conclusions Our study shows that compared with the traditional tendon repair method, the VR simulator for learning tendon suturing resulted in a significant improvement of the medical students in the time in motion, flow of operation, and knowledge of the procedure. Therefore, VR simulator development in the future would most likely be beneficial for medical education and clinical practice. Trial Registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR2100046648; http://www.chictr. org.cn/hvshowproject.aspx? id=90180
C‐reactive protein in adult Samoans: Population variation and physiological correlates

C‐reactive protein (CRP) has been associated with adiposity and cardiometabolic disease risk in many populations but remains remarkably understudied in Pacific Islander populations. Here, we provide the first examination of correlates of CRP in adult Samoans (n = 108, ages 35–55 years) to test the hypotheses that CRP exhibits sex‐dependent associations with measures of BMI, adiposity, and cardiometabolic disease risks.
High perceived isolation and reduced social support affect headache impact levels in migraine after the Covid-19 outbreak: A cross sectional survey on chronic and episodic patients

ABSTRACT Background Psychosocial variables are key factors influencing psycho-physical equilibrium in migraine patients. Social isolation and vulnerability to stressors may prevent efficient psychological adjustment negatively affecting adaptation to life changes, as that imposed during Covid-19 lockdown. Here, we explored psychosocial dimensions and changes in clinical condition during Covid-19 lockdown in migraine patients, with regard to migraine type and headache impact. Methods Sixty-four migraine patients (32 episodic and 32 chronic) and 64 healthy control subjects were included in a case-control cross-sectional study. A two-step clustering procedure split patients into two clusters, based on the Headache Impact Test. Perceived global distress, loneliness, empathy, and coping levels were compared in groups, as well as changes in clinical condition. Results Migraine patients reported higher general loneliness and lower social support compared to healthy control subjects. Emotional loneliness was more marked in patients with higher headache impact. This subgroup of patients more frequently reported changes in the therapeutic and care paths as the perceived cause of the occurrence of motor or extra-motor symptomatology. Conclusions Migraine patients, especially those more severely affected, proved more vulnerable than healthy control subjects to Covid-19 lockdown. Long-lasting interruption of social interactions may be detrimental in fragile patients that are in need of structured support interventions to maintain psycho-physical wellbeing.
Predicting mortality and no‐reflow in STEMI patients using epicardial adipose tissue

Acute myocardial infarction is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It occurs when irreversible myocardial cell damage or death occurs. ST‐segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is the most serious presentation of atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. STEMI results from the occlusion of a major coronary artery. Primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is the preferred reperfusion strategy. It should be performed by an experienced team within the shortest time possible from the first medical contact.
Experiences of barriers to self-monitoring and medication-management among Indian patients with type 2 diabetes, their primary family-members and physicians

Objectives This study explored the subjective accounts of the main barriers to self-monitoring of blood-glucose (SMBG) and medication-management among Indian patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), their primary family-members (PFMs) and physicians. Methods Using convenience sampling, patients with T2DM, their PFMs, and physicians, residing in a South Indian capital city, were recruited for semi-structured, audio-recorded interviews. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Results Fifty patients (female = 14; mean age = 42.5 years) and their PFMs (female = 38; mean age = 39 years), and 25 physicians (female = 4; mean age = 49.8 years) were recruited. Three superordinate themes were identified: (i) complex medication-regimen: confusion, forgetting and reduced motivation, (ii) family recommendations of alternative therapies due to the social pressures of avoiding stigma, intrusiveness and being misrepresented for injecting insulin, and (iii) an expensive illness: choosing to spend money on only medication. Discussion Implications of the findings highlight the need to (i) train physicians in communication and empathy skills, (ii) empower patients to communicate their barriers to physicians through triadic communication models and question-prompt lists, (iii) educate communities on the benefits of insulin for managing T2DM to reduce stigma, and (iv) equip communities with information about health insurance to address the financial toll of T2DM management.
Unclear outcomes of heart rate variability following a concussion: a systematic review

ABSTRACT Purpose : To systematically regroup articles that were published since the latest systematic search, but with specific inclusion criteria to help comparison that will offer a focused presentation of methods and results. This will offer a full overview of HRV’s behavior at rest and during exercise in adults post-concussion. Methods : The systematic review was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) method. A computer-based systematic search was conducted in December 2019 through the Pubmed, Scopus and SPORTDiscus databases. A manual search was performed through the reference list of all articles retained. The reliability of the systematic search was assured by having the article selection process entirely repeated by a second author. Results : The systematic search yielded a total of 15 articles to be further analyzed. Results show impairment of HRV during exercise for individuals with concussion, heterogenous studies with lack of control over confounding factors and only less than half of the results showing a significant difference between individuals with concussion and controls. Conclusion : Further research should try standardizing HRV measurement protocols that control confounding factors to allow easier comparison between studies and allows the possibility for an eventual meta-analysis.
Impacts of single nucleotide polymorphisms in Fc gamma receptor IIA (rs1801274) on lung transplant outcomes among Japanese lung transplant recipients

This study aimed to analyze the influences of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in Fc gamma receptor IIA (FCGR2A) on postoperative outcomes after lung transplantation (LTx). We enrolled 191 lung transplant recipients [80 undergoing living‐donor lobar lung transplants (LDLLTs) and 111 undergoing deceased‐donor lung transplants (DDLTs)] in this study. We identified SNPs in FCGR2A (131 histidine [H] or arginine [R]; rs1801274) and reviewed the infectious complication‐free survival after ICU discharge. The SNPs in FCGR2A comprised H/H (n = 53), H/R (n = 24), and R/R (n = 3) in LDLLT and H/H (n = 67), H/R (n = 42), and R/R (n = 2) in DDLT. Recipients with H/H (H/H group) and those with H/R or R/R (R group) were compared in the analyses of infectious complications. In multivariate analyses, the R group of SNPs in FCGR2A was associated with pneumonia‐free survival {HR: 2.52 [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.35–4.71], P = 0.004}, fungal infection‐free survival [HR: 2.50 (95% CI: 1.07–5.84), P = 0.035], and cytomegalovirus infection‐free survival [HR: 2.24 (95% CI: 1.07–4.69), P = 0.032] in LDLLT, but it was not associated with infectious complication‐free survival in DDLT. Therefore, in LDLLT, more attention to infectious complications might need to be paid for LTx recipients with H/R or R/R than for those with H/H.
A Decision Analysis Model for the Brand Experience of Branded Apps Using Consistency Fuzzy Linguistic Preference Relations

Branded apps are not only an important platform for enterprises and customers to have real-time interactions and communicate marketing messages, but also a new business model that encourages value co-creation between the two. In order to explore the impact of branded apps on customers, this study constructs a fuzzy multi-criteria decision making (FMCDM) analysis model, and it uses consistent fuzzy linguistic preference relations (CFLPR) to set up a symmetric pairwise comparison matrix, which greatly reduces the complexity and error rate of calculations. Empirical research findings show that brand experience attributes and the influence of brand experience on customer loyalty and satisfaction can be more accurately measured. As a consequence of this study, we show that, among the brand experience facets of two retail chain branded apps, behavioral experience is the most favored, while affective experience is the least favored. Furthermore, brand attachment and active participation should be strengthened to enhance customer loyalty. Through the analytical model employed in this study, enterprises can regularly monitor changes in the brand experience preferences of branded app users and evaluate app performance to flexibly adjust mobile device-based marketing campaigns and strategies. It can also aid enterprises in using mobile devices effectively to improve customer loyalty and address the issue of diminishing brand loyalty.
A Precoding Real-Time Buffer Based Self-Healing Solution for 5G Networks

In order to meet key requirements imposed by transitioning to a 5G network, new network management techniques must be employed in order to increase network reliability and efficiency. Most notably, it is important that a Self-Organizing Network (SON) is able to recover autonomously from network failure or congestion through Self-Healing procedures (i.e. autonomous detection, diagnosis, and correction). This paper aims to develop a self-healing algorithm that can effectively “heal” a 5G network by testing a proposed self-healing algorithm within a network simulator that adheres to current 5G standards. The simulator developed in this paper aims to model a network of small cells that can inherit one of multiple states (healthy, congested, and failing) to validate the effectiveness of a programmed self-healing algorithm in recovering a simulated network. Results show that the application of a self-healing in a network is able to resolve issues related to Quality of Service (QoS) and reduced network data rates in portions of a network that are in a partially congested or failing state.
Mineral Composition and Physiological Activities of Methanol Extract from the Seeds of Persicaria tinctoria

- In order to improved use of Persicaria tinctoria seeds and to get basic information, general composition, fatty acid, mineral, amind acid analysis and physiological activity of methanol extract of Persicaria tinctoria seeds were investigated. Total calories of Persicaria tinctoria seeds were 348.00 kcal/100 g, general composition, carbohydrate, crude protein, crude fat and crude ash consisted of 7.85%, 67.90%, 10.10%, 4.00% and 10.15%, respectively. The amount of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids was showed 0.9048 g/100 g and 2,714 g/100 g, respectively. Minerals contained 100g of Persicaria tinctoria seeds were followed by K (549.5 ㎎ ), Mg (264.4 ㎎ ), Ca (216.2 ㎎ ), Fe (12.1 ㎎ ), Zn (3.0 ㎎ ). Total 15 kinds of amino acids were detected, these amino acids displayed higher value in the alanine (1,432.6 ㎎ /100 g) and glutamic acid (1,088.8 ㎎ /100 g). Total polyphenol and flavonoid contents were 11.08 ㎎ /L and 3.56 ㎎ /L, respectively. DPPH radical scavenging and ABTS radical scavenging activity in the methanol extract of 1,000 ㎎ /L was showed 86.74% and 61.74%, respectively.
Living Benthic Foraminifera from the Surface and Subsurface Sediment Layers Applied to the Environmental Characterization of the Brazilian Continental Slope (SW Atlantic)

Living benthic foraminifera (>63 µm) were studied to characterize the continental slope of the Potiguar Basin (SW Atlantic). Foraminifers from the surface (0–2 cm), subsurface (2–5 cm), and integrated (0–5 cm) sediment layers were analyzed to verify their contribution to environmental characterization. It was also estimated if and which changes occur when the subsurface is added. Sampling stations were distributed in five transects in four isobaths (150, 400, 1000, and 2000 m). Sediment samples were fixed with 4% buffered formaldehyde and stained with Bengal rose. Were recorded 396 species in the surface layer, 228 in the subsurface, and 449 in integrating both layers. This study did not include tubular agglutinated species. The assemblages from 150 m isobath indicated the upper slope, from 400 m indicated the middle slope and the ones from the 2000 m indicated the lower slope. The surface layer’s assemblage at 1000 m isobath was more similar to the middle slope; in contrast, its subsurface layer’s assemblage had more similarity with the lower slope. Rarefaction curves, Permanova, and NMDS routines indicated a high resemblance between surface and integrated layers. Therefore, the first two centimeters were sufficient to characterize this region based on living benthic foraminifera.
Does Working in Public or Private Sector in United Arab Emirates Influence the Clinical Decision in Selection of Post System for Endodontically Treated Teeth?

Introduction: Selection of the posts for endodontically treated teeth is a complex multifactorial decision. Although well established in the literature, confusion may still exist among dentists regarding the indications and functions of posts. Objective: This study aims to find out, if there is any difference in the selection of post system for endodontically treated teeth, between the dentists working in the private sector and the public sector in the United Arab Emirates. Methods: A questionnaire in the English language was sent randomly to dentists working (public and private sector), in Unites Arab Emirates (Dubai, Sharjah, Ras AL Khaimah, Fujairah) through email/hardcopies/survey portal. Results: Out of all reasons cited for the selection of posts, only the fewer number of visits (public sector) and cost (private sector) showed a statistical significance at p-value 0.023 and p < 0.01 respectively; Although fibre posts were generally the most commonly used posts by both sectors, the metal active prefabricated post was used mainly in the private sector (statically significant at p-value 0.046). Metal cast posts were preferred in anterior teeth by the public sector (p-value 0.046), and metal active prefabricated was preferred in premolars and molars by the private sector (p-value 0.014 and 0.046 respectively). Other posts like zirconia and titanium were only used in the public sector (p-value 0.022 for premolars and p-value 0.041 for molars). Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, it can be concluded that although the basic concepts for using posts were the same for dentists in both the sectors, however, some differences were found in their clinical decisions of the selection of posts for root canal treated teeth.
Dentistry-Abha, Saudi Arabia

Background: BLS provided by a dentist or dental assistant at the right time in dental settings is sometimes essential for decreasing mortality associated with frequent medical emergencies. So accurate knowledge and skills in this regard must be an essential part of dental education and it should be kept up to date with varying protocols. Aim: To assess and compare the level of knowledge and attitude toward basic life support among bachelor of dental surgery clinical students (third-, fourth-, and fifth-year sixth-year dental students), dental interns, post-graduate students, and faculty in the Dental College at King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methodology: A questionnaire survey consisting of 03 screen and 16 core questions on BLS was prepared, which was independently reviewed by three doctors to ensure the questions’ clarity and readability. For measuring construct validity, factor analysis was performed. The survey forms were distributed, and the participants were instructed to fill the questionnaire within a day of receiving it. After completing the study, the data were tabulated and subjected to descriptive analysis using IBM SPSS version 20.0 software. Results: Overall response rate was 90.93%. Out of the total respondents’, 45.18% were males, and 54.82% were females. Maximum participation was seen from 4th year BDS students (18.67%). The majority of participants (50.30%) had not attended BLS workshops in the past. 79.81% of respondents rightly ticked the abbreviation of BLS. Almost half of the participants identified the correct chest compression rate (100/min), while only 34.33% rightly know the depth of chest compression (1 1.5 inch) in adults during BLS. 53.01% of respondents were not reluctant to perform CPR on a stranger. More than 50% of participants rated themselves with insufficient knowledge of BLS and 93.37% of participants thought that General dental practitioners, dental students and staff should know about BLS, and it should be included in the dental curriculum. Conclusion: The study demonstrated that dental students and staff of King Khalid University Dental College and a general dental practitioner of Abha, Saudi Arabia had inadequate knowledge and attitude towards BLS.
Nutrient releases of leguminous green manures in rainfed lands

In order to investigate the nutrient decayed and released rules,the nylon mesh bag method was used to monitor the nutrient releases from the manures of Huai bean,soybean and mungbean to soil in 287 days.The results show that all these green manures have an initial rapid decaying and then a slow decaying,and peak in the first month.During the stable phase,Huai bean has higher residual ratio than those of soybean and mungbean.The releases of different nutrients in green manures are varied.Nitrogen,phosphorus and potassium are released rapidly in the initial 21 d,of which the most complete release is potassium.After 287 d,the residual ratio of K is 3.2%-5.9%. Calcium in green manures has the highest residual ratio and has no significant change during the decomposition,and the residual ratio of Ca is 74.8%-89.8% after 287 d.After 28-days fast release,the residual ratio of Mg drops to approximate 30%. The residual ratio of copper undulates.There is significant release of iron within the first 21 d,and follows by a long slow release period.The residual ratio of zinc declines in the first 49 d,remains steady from 49 d to 175 d,and decreases dramatically after 175 d.The residual ratio of manganese shows a downward trend during the decaying period and reduces to 67.3%-74.1% after 287 d,which is just less than that of calcium.Differences of nutrient release status of three green manures depend on nutrients.The residual ratios of nitrogen,calcium,iron,copper and zinc vary among three green manures while no significant differences of the residual ratios of potassium and magnesium are found among them.Mungbean has the lowest residual ratios of all nutrients except C,N,Cu and Zn,while soybean has the highest residual ratios of all nutrients except C,N,Cu and Fe.
Analysis of the corner kick in football in the main European leagues during the 2017-2018 season

ABSTRACT The actions of the set-piece are decisive in the score. The corner is the most effective. The object of the study was to describe, analyse and compare the offence’s corners that were made in the six main European leagues during the 17/18 season (2132 matches). The 351 corners that met the selected criteria were analysed through a descriptive and association analysis with IBM-SPSS v.20. 0 with a significance level of p < 0.05. In general, the direct corners were more frequent than the indirect. The common pattern in the direct corners comprised sending the ball with a mid-depth distance and a direct header into the goal. In indirect corners, sending the ball with short-depth, head extension and subsequent shot directly to the goal was a common pattern. There are differences among the European leagues. At the same time, characteristics and transversal patterns have been observed allowing the successful corners sent to the area without defence rejections to be detected.
“If Lil’ Wayne Can Say It, Why Can’t I?”: White Male Undergraduates Using the N-Word

ABSTRACT This paper critically analyzes the narratives of 62 White male undergraduates and their consistent use of the n-word during their college years. Almost all heard and/or used the n-word, but rarely did they believe using the n-word was racist. Despite these beliefs, the participants almost never used any form of the n-word in the presence of People of Color, Black people in particular. There were some who felt uncomfortable with their friends’ casual use of the n-word, but they rarely challenged their peers fearing social discomfort. The analyses highlight different levels of responsibility for the racism embedded in both speaking and hearing this word as well as the White campus-based segregation that allowed the use of the term to flourish.
Load on the foot during the kick lunge in badminton

org/10.1080/19424280.2020. 1778799 Roy, J., & Stefanyshyn, D. (2006). Shoe midsole longitudinal bending stiffness and running economy, joint energy, and EMG. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 38(3), 562–569. https://doi.org/10.1249/01.mss. 0000193562.22001. e8 Sun, X. , Lam, W. K. , Zhang, X. , Wang, J., & Fu, W. (2020). Systematic review of the role of footwear constructions in running biomechanics: Implications for runningrelated injury and performance. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 19(1), 20–37. Worobets, J., Tomaras, E. , Wannop, J. W. , & Stefanyshyn, D. (2013). Running shoe cushioning properties can influence oxygen consumption. Footwear Science, 5(sup1), S75–S76. https://doi.org/10.1080/19424280.2013. 799566