Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Anatomic evaluation of the posterior superior alveolar artery using cone-beam computed tomography: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Purpose This systematic review examined the detection of the posterior superior alveolar artery, along with various anatomic characteristics, on cone-beam computed tomography images. Materials and Methods Studies were identified electronically through the Web of Science, MEDLINE, Scopus, and Embase databases. The quality of the included studies was evaluated using a 5-item binary scale. The detection rate, location, and classified diameter of the posterior superior alveolar artery were estimated as prevalence values. The diameter of this artery, as well as the distances from the artery to the alveolar crest and sinus floor, were estimated as means with associated 95% confidence intervals. Results Thirty-seven studies were enrolled, with 34 of these included in the meta-analysis. The mean detection rate was 79% (range: 72%–84%), and the mean diameter was 1.06±0.05 mm (range: 0.96–1.16 mm). The posterior superior alveolar artery was located intraosseously in 64% of cases. The mean distance of the artery from the alveolar crest was 16.71±0.49 mm (range: 15.75–17.68 mm), while the mean distance from the artery to the sinus floor was 8.85±0.4 mm (range: 8.05–9.64 mm). Conclusion According to the findings of this meta-analysis regarding various anatomic characteristics of the posterior superior alveolar artery, severe hemorrhage after damage to this artery during sinus augmentation procedures is not a substantial clinical problem.
The estimated dietary and health impact of implementing the recently approved ‘high in’ front-of-package nutrition symbol in Canada: a food substitution scenario modeling study

Background Front-of-pack labeling (FOPL) has been identified as a cost-effective policy to promote healthy food environments and to help consumers make healthier food choices. Consumer surveys report that after implementation of mandatory ‘high in’ FOPL symbols between 30 and 70% of consumers choose or were willing to choose products with fewer ‘high in’ symbols. Health Canada has recently published FOPL regulations that will require prepackaged food and beverages that meet or exceed thresholds for sodium, total sugars, or saturated fat to display a ‘high in’ FOPL nutrition symbol. Objectives The aims were to estimate the potential (1) dietary impact of substituting foods with similar foods that would display at least one less ‘high in’ symbol, and (2) the number of diet-related noncommunicable disease (NCD) deaths that could be averted or delayed due to estimated dietary changes. Methods Baseline and counterfactual intakes of sodium, total sugars, saturated fats, and energy were estimated among Canadian adults (n = 11,992) using both available days of 24 h-recall data from the 2015 Canadian Community Health Survey-Nutrition (CCHS). Similar foods to those reported in CCHS that would display at least one less ‘high in’ symbol (n = 239) were identified using a Canadian branded food composition database. Based on current FOPL consumer research, identified foods were substituted for 30, 50, and 70% of randomly selected CCHS-Nutrition adult participants and for all adult participants. Potential health impacts were estimated using the Preventable Risk Integrated ModEl. Results Mean dietary reductions of between 73 and 259 mg/day of sodium, 2.0 and 6.9 g/day of total sugars, 0.2 and 0.5 g/day of saturated fats, and 14 and 46 kcal/day of energy were estimated. Between 2,148 (95% UI 1,913–2,386) and 7,047 (95% UI 6,249–7,886) of deaths due to diet-related NCDs, primarily from cardiovascular diseases (70%), could potentially be averted or delayed if Canadians choose products with fewer ‘high in’ symbols. Conclusion Results suggest that FOPL could significantly reduce sodium and total sugar intakes among Canadian adults, the consequences of which could avert or delay an important number of diet-related NCD deaths. These findings provide relevant data to support the importance of the impending FOPL regulations.
Multi-Perspective Integration of ICT?s into Island Schools in South-West Thailand

AbstractThe major part of the island school groups in South-West Thailand is comprised of remote areas, which are under development and lack facilities and basic needs. Most people on the islands are poor Thai gypsies living in temporary shelters or small boats. They have distinctively different origins, cultures and languages. Developing the infrastructures in this area is a low priority on the government? s list. Only a marginal percentage of the budget is being spent in the development of gypsy people, especially on their education. This has in turn become a major hurdle for the acceptance and implementation of the new Information Communication and Technology (ICT) in the island school? s group sector. The schools generally have an inappropriate infrastructure, inadequate teachers and huge limitations in education resources. ICT implementation has been carried out by the Ministry Of Education (MOE) to assist in teaching, learning and school administration. In examining the ways in which ICT integration has been administered and used in island schools, the study investigated the roles of two different levels of the educational system: 1) The Satun Education Service Area (Satun ESA), located on the mainland; and 2) an island school group, located in the Andaman sea. The Linstone? s Multiple Perspectives Model provided a framework for data collection and the organisation of results in a qualitative study. Data was collected by interviewing the Director of the Office of Satun Educational Service Area, the head teachers, teachers, parents and students in the island schools. Data from interviews, observations and documents was analysed using a template analysis approach (King, 2004). The findings of this study were interpreted in three dimensions: ICT benefits, ICT barriers and ICT sustainability. Sustainability is key to the effectiveness of a remote ICT project. Therefore, it is important to understand the concepts and categories associated with ICT project sustainability in rural areas. The categories of sustainability, including infrastructure, policies, politics, culture, management, human resources, co-operation and finance factors, need to be considered in the implementation of ICT projects in island schools or other projects in remote areas. The outcome of this study is a framework that clarifies the process of effective ICT implementation in the island context, which provides an additional valuable source of knowledge for local education policy makers in Thailand and other developing countries.
Global impact of COVID-19 on corneal donor tissue harvesting and corneal transplantation

Introduction The purpose of this review is to consolidate and examine the available literature on the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and its effect on corneal transplantation and eye banking. Methods A primary literature search was conducted using the PubMed (Medline) database with keywords and MeSH terms such as “corneal transplantation,” “eye banks,” “keratoplasty” and then were combined with COVID-19. Relevant articles through September 2022 were assessed and 25 articles were included in this review. Results Donor tissue volumes declined globally during lockdown periods due to a lower number of referrals and tighter tissue screening guidelines. Rates of elective surgeries decreased in the lockdown period compared to respective periods in previous years. However, changes in rates of emergency procedures were not uniform across different regions. Moreover, rates of different elective corneal grafts [i.e., penetrating keratoplasty (PK), endothelial keratoplasty (EK), or anterior lamellar keratoplasty (ALK)] were affected differently with the pattern of change being dependent on region-specific factors. Conclusion Both donor tissue volumes and rates of corneal transplant procedures were affected by lockdown restrictions. The underlying etiology of these changes differed by region. Examining the range of impact across many countries as well as the contributing factors involved will provide guidance for future global pandemics.
Manufacture and properties of particleboard made from mulberry pruning waste.

This research work was conducted in order to investigate the possibility of using Mulberry (Morus alba) pruning waste as raw material for particleboard production. The variable factors were the particle size (2-4 and 1-2 mm), press temperature (120 and 140C) and press pressure (16.0, 21.0 and 26.0 kg/cm). The experimental panels were tested for their mechanical and physical properties according to the procedures defined by European Union (EN) Standard. In general, the physical and mechanical properties of the particleboards from the mulberry pruning waste were appropriate according to the EN standards for particleboards. The values of thermal conductivity were similarto that of others insulating materials.
The dynamics of soil degradation and incentives for optimal management in the Central Highlands of Ethiopia

In Ethiopia, as in the rest of sub-Saharan Africa, soil degradation (decline in soil quality due to topsoil loss and net nutrient extraction) has become the most important natural resource problem imposing on-site costs to individual farmers in terms of reduced yield and off-site costs to society as a result of externalities. Excessive soil loss rates reaching over 100 tons/ha on croplands are not uncommon. Much worse, the amount of nutrients extracted from the soil through cropping is estimated to be several folds the nutrient inputs added to the soil in the form of organic and inorganic nutrients. Consequently, per capita food production, income and savings have been falling. Nonetheless, despite the seriousness of soil degradation problems and its negative consequences on food security and income to individual households and the nation at large, the magnitude of the threat that soil degradation poses on current as well as future income and how best to address the problem is not well known. The few available estimates based on static models that do not account for the inter-temporal use of the soil capital indicate the importance of the soil degradation problem but could not provide the full costs that continued soil degradation will have on the country’s economic development. Furthermore, the attention provided to the analysis of soil conservation adoption and soil nutrient management practices to date is minimal. This thesis, therefore, using an inter-temporal optimisation framework analysed the tradeoffs of soil University of Pretoria etd – Tizale, C Y (2007)
Crustal structure of the Baltic shield beneath the Sea of Bothnia; BABEL line 6

As part of the 1989 BABEL project, Durham University recorded large quantities of high resolution wide-angle data from six deep seismic lines shot in the Gulf of Bothnia. Fifteen analogue and three digital seismic recording stations were used, located in Sweden around the Sea of Bothnia. The wide-angle data is of very high quality due to the low noise and good transmission of seismic energy through the cratonic crust of the Baltic Shield. BABEL line 6 is a 240 km long, north-south profile in the western half of the Sea of Bothnia that runs almost parallel to several deep seismic refraction profiles previously acquired in Sweden and Finland. A crustal model has been developed for this line from P- and S-wave wide-angle data recorded at five of the online recording stations and from the normal-incidence data. This model has been generated by raytracing methods using a modified version of the BEAMS? gaussian beam package. Wide-angle arrivals are interpreted as diving rays and wide-angle reflections and as 'diffraction-type' arrivals from offsets on reflecting boundaries. The wide-angle reflections appear to correspond to the boundaries between high and low reflectivity zones in the normal-incidence data. The 'diffraction-type' arrivals appear to be related to surface features such as the Ljusnan tectonic zone and the Aranda rift. There is no evidence for a Moho trench similar to those seen on neighbouring profiles. Several high velocity layers are required in the model. These may be the related to the numerous post-orogenic intrusions that have occurred in the Svecofennian region of the Baltic Shield. Traditional approaches to modelling wide-angle data assume that the crust consists of a series of extensive, quasi-horizontal, layers. There are several problems with this approach. In particular it does not explain the patchy reflectivity seen in the normal-incidence data or the rapid variation in amplitude seen along wide-angle arrivals in high resolution data sets. Apparently continuous wide-angle arrivals may be generated from a series of short length reflectors. These show an amplitude variation similar to that seen in the experimental data. This suggests that wide-angle arrivals may arise from the assemblages of reflectors that are often imaged on normal-incidence data.
Genetic Component Analysis and Determination of Optimum Number of Clusters Based on Morpho-Physiological Traits in Wheat

The present study was conducted at the instructional farm, Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Pundibari, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India during the rabi season (November–March) of 2020–2021 aimed at to evaluate the performance of CIMMYT nursery (19th HTWYT) under Terai zone of West Bengal to assess genetic diversity and clustering them into optimum number of clusters using 12 morpho phenetic traits along with 02 physiological traits and also against spot blotch disease. ANOVA showed non-significant variation among the genotypes for all the 15 quantitative traits under study. The genotypes were also being screened against spot blotch disease and 29 were found highly susceptible, 14 were susceptible to highly susceptible and 06 were susceptible category whereas only the local check DBW 187 was found moderately susceptible to susceptible. The optimum number of clusters was determined by using K mean clustering algorithm which revealed optimum number of cluster of two. Cluster I consisted of 24 wheat genotypes and Cluster II consisted 26 wheat lines. Among the two clusters, higher diversity was present in cluster I (276.67) than cluster II (249.684). Principal component analysis (PCA) for all the 15 traits revealed only five components having Eigen value >1.00. Among them PC 1 and PC 2 accounted for 36.53% and 12.05% variance respectively. Grain yield was found to be positively associated with 08 traits such as awn length, biological and grain yield, grain per spike, harvest index while negatively correlated with tiller m-1, mean canopy temperature depression, AUDPC%.
Crash Risk of Alcohol Involved Driving: A Case-Control Study

A case-control study was conducted in Long Beach, CA and Fort Lauderdale, FL to examine the relative crash risk associated with drivers’ blood alcohol concentrations (BACs). Data were obtained for drivers involved in 2,871 crashes of all severities. Two control drivers for each crash driver were sampled a week after the crash at the same location, on the same day of the week and at the same time of day. For both groups of drivers, a research team recorded observations, administered a brief questionnaire and obtained breath specimens for BAC measurements. Of the 14,985 sampled drivers who were potentially available for testing, 91.7% of crash drivers and 97.9% of control drivers provided breath specimens. When drivers who fled the crash scene are included in the number of potentially available drivers, the percentage that provided a breath specimen reduced to 81.3%. Relative risk models were generated with logistic regression techniques with and without covariates such as driver age, gender, marital status and ethnicity. The models without adjustment for the covariates show elevated relative risk beginning at 0.05 – 0.06% BACs with an accelerating increase in risk at BACs greater than 0.10%. With adjustment for covariates and bias due to missing data (nontested hit-and-run drivers, refusals, and incomplete responses), risk was elevated at a slightly lower BAC and the risk curve was steep. Statistically significant risk occurred at 0.04% BAC and small, non-significant elevations occurred at BACs closer to zero. Relative risk models were also produced for age groups and alcohol consumption levels.
Global Perspectives on Tropical Cyclones: From Science to Mitigation

Structure, Formation and Movement of Tropical Cyclones Role of Ocean in Tropical Cyclone Structure and Formation Extratropical Transition of Tropical Cyclones Near-Surface-Based, Airborne and Satellite Observations of Tropical Cyclones Climate Variability and Seasonal Forecasts of Tropical Cyclones Tropical Cyclones and Climate Change Track and Structure Forecasts of Tropical Cyclones Storm Surges and Rainfall Associated with Tropical Cyclones Mitigation of Disasters Associated with Tropical Cyclones.
Empowering Computer Science Students in Electroencephalography (EEG) Analysis: A Review of Machine Learning Algorithms for EEG Datasets

In this paper, we present a systematic literature review that explores the utilization of machine learning (ML) algorithms for analyzing datasets from Electroencephalography (EEG) based Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs). Our primary aim is to provide computer science students with a comprehensive and accessible overview of the role of machine learning in EEG analysis. By synthesizing and organizing recent research from 2020 onwards, our objective is to empower the target audience to develop a solid foundational understanding of the current state of ML-EEG research. Through this work, we intend to enhance the accessibility and comprehension of ML-EEG studies and contribute to advancing BCI technology.
A Study of Career Maturity among Adulthood in Relation to Certain Demodraphic Variables

In the current context, vocational education and career guidance programs are considered important for undergraduate students in the context of the recent changes to the Indian Education System. The current study aims to compare the maturity of adult careers with regard to their gender, type of institution and education sector. Career maturity was perceived as dependent and independent variations including gender, institutional type and educational flow. For the purpose of the investigation, the standard test method was used. The sample is made up of 120 ug students studying west bengal.
Studies on Different Levels of Fertigation on Fruit Attributes and Quality of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cv. Super Bhagwa

The experiment was conducted at Gangapur, Latur, Maharashtra, India during (Dec, 2017–June, 2018) to study effective use of fertilizers with a goal to match nutrient supply with crop requirements and minimize nutrient losses from fields. Fertilizers are considered basic requirements to get the maximum yield, quality and productivity of trees. Fertigation is advantageous over the application of solid fertilizers in the soil by minimizing the losses of fertilizers through runoff and leaching and increase the nutrient-use efficiency and saving amount of fertilizers, therefore to study the different levels of fertigation (Surface irrigation+RDF-control; Drip irrigation+RDF; 50% RDF through fertigation; 75% RDF through fertigation; 100% RDF through fertigation and 125% RDF through fertigation) on fruit attributes and quality of pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cv. Super Bhagwa. The experiment was laid out in a Randomized Block Design with six treatments and four replications. The investigation indicated 75% recommended dose of fertilizers through fertigation resulted, the highest average fruit weight (258.65 g), fruit volume (225.50 ml), weight of hundred arils (35.47 g), rind thickness (4.97 mm), rind weight (113.92 g) and arils weight (144.73 g). Same treatment recorded maximum juice percentage (80.20%), reducing sugar (11.70%), total sugar (12.83%) and T.S. S. : Acid ratio (45.60). Therefore, 75% recommended dose of fertilizers through fertigation can be recommended for improve fruit attributes and quality of pomegranate cv. Super Bhagwa for four to five years old tree.
Weak multiplication semimodule

The objective of this article is to introduce the concept of weak mutiplication semimodule and study several properties which are generalization of corresponding results for multiplication modules. We characterize full prime subsemimodules and full maximal subsemimodules and finally it is shown that in a finitely generated faithful weak multiplication semimodule, every proper full subsemimodule is contained in a maximal full subsemimodule.
Assessment of Adverse Childhood Experiences in the South Bronx on the Risk of Developing Chronic Disease as Adults

Background: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) have a negative impact on health outcomes. Using a cross-sectional study design, our objective was to identify the prevalence of ACEs among residents of the South Bronx and the relationship between such childhood stressors and prevalence of both chronic disease and modifiable high-risk behavior in adulthood. Methods: We recruited patients from a hospital-based primary care clinic in the metropolitan area of South Bronx. A cross-sectional survey was conducted between September 2017 - January 2018, using a modified ACE Questionnaire, that included nine ACE categories (Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Household Substance Abuse, Separation from Parents, Incarcerated Household Member, Parental Separation/Divorce, and Bullying), and in addition to questions on demographics, high-risk behavior, and diagnosis of chronic disease. Our primary objective was to gather incidence of ACEs organized by domains. Secondary objectives were to demonstrate any expected increase (as Odds Ratio) in Chronic Disease or maladaptive social habits when compared to patients with no ACEs within the cohort. Results: A total of 454 patients completed the survey. The average age was 53.1{+/-}14.2 years and females were 49% of the sample. Hispanics were 61% followed by Blacks at 34%. Participants reported high-risk behavior in 24%, had a high prevalence of chronic illness (82%) and ACE events at 70%. We found a significant relationship between ACE events and having a chronic disease diagnosis and engagement in high-risk behavior with higher odds of reporting chronic illnesses among participants with exposure to childhood stressors (OR 1.26, 95% confidence interval 1.1-1.5, p=0.002). Of the nine ACE categories many were independently associated with one or more chronic diseases in adulthood. Conclusion: According to our survey data, ACE events in our patient population were more prevalent (30% with 4 or more exposures), higher than the proposed average of 1 out of 6 Americans with 4 or more exposures nationally according to the national statistics. These childhood stressors appear to have a strong association with development of high-risk behavior and chronic illnesses.