Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Effects of Grain-Density Variation on Turbidity Currents and Some Implications for the Deposition of Carbonate Turbidites

Abstract Sediment grains in carbonate turbidity currents vary greatly in size, shape, surface texture, and density depending on the evolution of the source carbonate platform in time and space. Facies character and distribution may vary from traditional siliciclastic turbidite models not only because of the difference in composition but also because variation in grain properties influences flow and depositional behavior. Experimental gravity flows were generated to investigate one control on this variation. The experiments used silicon carbide (ρ = 3214 kg m−3) and glass ballotini (ρ = 2650 kg m−3) with a similar grain-size distribution in varying proportions to assess the influence of particle density on flow and sedimentation processes. Mixed-particle density flows were more efficient than single-particle density flows. Flow propagation was faster in flows with greater initial bulk density determined by grain density and suspended-sediment concentration. With mixed-particle suspensions flow propagation velocity was maintained for longer due to the presence of low-settling-velocity particles. As a result mixed-particle density flows transported more sediment downstream compared to single-particle density flows of similar initial suspended-sediment volume concentration. Because of the wider range of grain types in carbonate turbidity currents they may more effectively transport coarse, sand-grade sediment to more distal sites in a marine basin compared to siliciclastic counterparts of equivalent initial volume. This results in differences in bed and facies geometry and distribution.
Update and clinical utility of the LenSx femtosecond laser in cataract surgery

The introduction of femtosecond lasers to cataract surgery has been the major disruptive technology introduced into ophthalmic surgery in the last decade. Femtosecond laser cataract surgery (FLACS) integrates high-resolution anterior segment imaging with a femtosecond laser allowing key steps of cataract surgery to be performed with computer-guided laser accuracy, precision, and reproducibility. Since the introduction of FLACS, there have been significant advances in laser software and hardware as well as surgeon experience, with over 250 articles published in the peer-reviewed literature. This review examines the published evidence relating to the LenSx platform and discusses surgical techniques, indications, safety, and clinical results.
PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES OF HARBOR PORPOISE ABUNDANCE IN CALIFORNIA WATERS FROM 2002 TO 2007

The abundance of harbor porpoises in California waters is estimated from aerial linetransect surveys conducted between 2002 and 2007. Surveys were conducted each year during this period, although annual effort varied greatly. Estimated abundance ( ) in four California strata is: Morro Bay, = 2,044 (CV = 0.40), Monterey Bay, = 1,492 (CV = 0.40), San Francisco – Russian River, = 9,189 (CV = 0.38), and Northern California, = 14,061 (CV = 0.43). Porpoises in the Northern California stratum belong to the Northern California – Southern Oregon stock of porpoises. Abundance surveys of the Oregon portion of this stock’s range are conducted by the National Marine Mammal Laboratory and will be available at a later date. California stratum estimates are slightly higher than those reported from 1999 to 2002 pooled survey data, with the exception of the Morro Bay stock, which appears to have grown considerably. N N N N N
risk of epilepsy in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus – a retrospective cohort study

Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) affects central and peripheral nervous systems, manifesting neuropsychiatric disorders that vary from subtle signs to life-threatening complications. This study compared the risk of epilepsy between a general population and patients with SLE. Methods: From the national insurance claims data of the Taiwan National Health Research Institutes, we identified 32,301 patients with newly diagnosed SLE from 1997–2010 and, for comparison, 129,204 randomly selected people without SLE; the frequencies of both groups were matched by sex, age, and diagnosis date. The incidence of epilepsy was estimated for both cohorts by the end of 2010. Results: The incidence of epilepsy was 2.86-fold higher in the SLE cohort than in the non-SLE cohort (9.10 per 10,000 person-years versus 3.18 per 10,000 person-years), with a Cox method estimated adjusted hazard ratio (aHR) of 2.33 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.89–2.88) for the SLE cohort. The incidence increased with age in the non-SLE cohort, while it decreased with the increase of age in the SLE cohort. Compared with the non-SLE cohort, the age-specific aHR of epilepsy for the SLE cohort decreased from 8.05 (95% CI = 4.30–15.0) for those aged  20 years to 0.90 (95% CI = 0.57–1.42) for those aged 60 years and above ( P = 0.01). Comorbidities that had a significant association with epilepsy included infarction (aHR = 7.62), intracerebral hemorrhage (aHR = 5.75), aseptic meningoencephalitis (aHR = 5.35), and psychiatric disorder (aHR = 3.31). Conclusion: Patients with SLE are at higher risk of epilepsy than the general especially Neurologic disorders increase the epilepsy
Back to the 1980s or Not? The Drivers of Inflation and Real Risks in Treasury Bonds *

What is the informational content of bond risks for the economic drivers in a New Keynesian model of monetary policy? In my model, habit formation preferences generate endogenously time-varying risk premia, explain the volatility and predictability of bonds and stocks, and turn bond-stock betas into forward-looking indicators. Positive nominal bond-stock betas as in the 1980s arise in the model from the interaction of supply shocks with a systematic monetary policy that has high inflation weight and little inertia. Conversely, a counterfactual with 1980s-style shocks but 2000s-style monetary policy predicts negative nominal but increasing real bond-stock betas, similar to post-pandemic data.
Interactions Between Stress and Physical Activity on Alzheimer's Interactions Between Stress and Physical Activity on Alzheimer's Disease Pathology Disease Pathology

MucopolysaccharidosistypeI(MPSI),isanautosomalrecessivelysosomalstoragedisordercausedbyade ﬁ ciency in the α -L-iduronidase enzyme, resulting in decreased enzymatic activity and accumulation of glycosamino-glycans. The disorder phenotypically manifests with increased urine glycosaminoglycan excretion, facial dysmorphology, neuropathology, cardiac manifestations
Misperceptions of weight status among adolescents: sociodemographic and behavioral correlates

Objective Accurate perceptions of weight status are important motivational triggers for weight loss among overweight or obese individuals, yet weight misperception is prevalent. To identify and characterize individuals holding misperceptions around their weight status, it may be informative for clinicians to assess self-reported body mass index (BMI) classification (ie, underweight, normal, overweight, obese) in addition to clinical weight measurement. Methods Self-reported weight classification data from the 2007 Current Visit Information – Child and Adolescent Survey collected at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, were compared with measured clinical height and weight for 2,993 adolescents. Results While, overall, 74.2% of adolescents accurately reported their weight status, females, younger adolescents, and proxy (vs self) reporters were more accurate. Controlling for demographic and behavioral characteristics, the higher an individual’s BMI percentile, the less likely there was agreement between self-report and measured BMI percentile. Those with high BMI who misperceive their weight status were less likely than accurate perceivers to attempt weight loss. Conclusion Adolescents’ and proxies’ misperception of weight status increases with BMI percentile. Obtaining an adolescent’s self-perceived weight status in addition to measured height and weight offers clinicians valuable baseline information to discuss motivation for weight loss.
The effects of organic and inorganic fertilizers on growth, activity of nitrate reductase and chlorophyll contents of peanuts ( Arachis hypogaea L.)

The aim of this research was to study the growth and physiology of peanuts on different doses of cow manure and NPK 16 fertilizers. The study was carried out in research field of the Laboratory of Ecology and Plant Production, Agriculture Department, Faculty of Animal and Agricultural University Semarang Indonesia. The design used was Split plot. As the main plot was doses of cow manure (0, 5 and 10 tons / ha), subplots was NPK 16 fertilizer, namely 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100 kg N / ha, with three times replications. Parameters observed were plant height, number of leaves, activity of nitrate reductase (ANR) and chlorophyll contents. Parameters were observed, then analyzed for variance and continued with Duncan's multiple range test based on Steel and Torrie (1990). There was interaction between manure dosage and NPK 16 to total chlorophyll content of leaves. Dose of cow manure and NPK 16 each significantly affected for plant height, ANR and total chlorophyll but no significantly effect on number of leaves. Cow manure and NPK 16 affected on increasing of plant height, ANR and total chlorophyll contents of peanuts.
Detection of acute deterioration in health status visit among COPD patients by monitoring COPD assessment test score

Background: The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Assessment Test (CAT) could play a role in detecting acute deterioration in health status during monitoring visits in routine clinical practice. Objective: To evaluate the discriminative property of a change in CAT score from a stable baseline visit for detecting acute deterioration in health status visits of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Methods: The CAT questionnaire was administered to stable COPD patients routinely attending the chest clinic of Chiang Mai University Hospital who were monitored using the CAT score every 1–3 months for 15 months. Acute deterioration in health status was defined as worsening or exacerbation. CAT scores at baseline, and subsequent visits with acute deterioration in health status were analyzed using the t -test. The receiver operating characteristic curve was performed to evaluate the discriminative property of change in CAT score for detecting acute deterioration during a health status visit. Results: A total of 354 follow-up visits were made by 140 patients, aged 71.1 ± 8.4 years, with a forced expiratory volume in 1 second of 47.49% ± 18.2% predicted, who were monitored for 15 months. The mean CAT score change between stable baseline visits, by patients’ and physicians’ global assessments, were 0.05 (95% confidence interval [CI], − 0.37–0.46) and 0.18 (95% CI, − 0.23–0.60), respectively. At worsening visits, as assessed by patients, there was significant increase in CAT score (6.07; 95% CI, 4.95–7.19). There were also significant increases in CAT scores at visits with mild and moderate exacerbation (5.51 [95% CI, 4.39–6.63] and 8.84 [95% CI, 6.29–11.39], respectively), as assessed by physicians. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of CAT score change for the detection of acute deterioration in health status was 0.89 (95% CI, 0.84–0.94), and the optimum cut-off point score was at 4, with a sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of 76.8%, 83.6%, and 82.4%, respectively. Conclusions: Change in CAT score during monitoring visits is useful for detecting acute deterioration in health status, and a change of 4 units could make a moderate prediction of acute deterioration in health status.
A 6-year open-label study of the efficacy and safety of olanzapine long-acting injection in patients with schizophrenia: a post hoc analysis based on the european label recommendation

Purpose: To assess the long-term efficacy and safety of olanzapine long-acting injection (LAI) in the treatment of schizophrenia, focusing on clinical trial data consistent with the approved indication and dosing recommendations in the European label and which forms the basis for treatment decisions made by clinicians in daily clinical practice. Patients and methods: This was a post hoc analysis of a 6-year open-label study of olanzapine LAI in patients (male or female, 18–75 years old) with schizophrenia entering this study following feeder studies of olanzapine LAI. Patients were flexibly dosed (45–405 mg, 2- to 4-week intervals), but those receiving oral olanzapine supplementation whose total olanzapine dose was  20 mg/day equivalent were excluded from this post hoc analysis. Results: Data from 669 patients were analyzed (44.5% completed). Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale total scores did not change significantly from baseline to endpoint; Clinical Global Impression-Severity scores improved significantly. Mean weight change was + 2.19 kg ( P  0.001), with 40.8% of patients experiencing  7% weight gain. There were 24 occurrences of post-injection delirium/sedation syndrome (PDSS). Conclusion: Olanzapine LAI appeared to be effective in the long-term maintenance of schizophrenia, and the safety profile was consistent with that of oral olanzapine, except for injection-related events
Gut microbiome composition is related to anxiety and aggression score in companion dogs

Background There is mounting evidence for a link between behaviour and gut microbiome composition in several animal models and human health. However, the role of the gut microbiota in the development and severity of behavioural issues in companion dogs is not yet fully understood. In this work, we investigated the relationship between gut microbiome composition and aggression or anxiety in pet dogs. Pet dogs (n = 48) were assigned to higher or lower anxiety and aggression groups based on their owner’s responses to the Canine Behavioral Assessment & Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ). Then the gut microbiome of each animal, sequenced from microbial DNA extracted from fecal samples, was assessed for association with the dog’s assigned behavioural group using multiple approaches. Results While minimal differences in relative abundance were seen between behavioural groups, we were successful in predicting behavioural group based on gut microbiome composition using machine-learning based approaches and compositional balances. The generated models were particularly successful when distinguishing higher and lower anxiety dogs. The genus Blautia was identi�ed across all our analyses, suggesting a strong link between this genus and anxiety in pet dogs.
Can Top of Atmosphere Radiation Measurements Constrain Climate Predictions? Part 2: Climate Sensitivity

A large number of perturbed-physics simulations of the HadAM3 atmospheric model were compared with the CERES (Clouds and Earth’s Radiant Energy System) estimates of Outgoing Longwave Radiation (OLR) and Reflected Shortwave Radiation (RSR) as well as OLR and RSR from the earlier ERBE (Earth Radiation Budget Experiment) estimates. The model configurations were produced from several independent optimisation experiments in which four parameters were adjusted. Model-observation uncertainty was estimated by combining uncertainty arising from: satellite measurements, observational radiation imbalance, total solar irradiance, radiative forcing, natural aerosol, internal climate variability, Sea Surface Temperature and that arising from parameters we did not vary. Using an emulator built from 14,001 “slab” model evaluations carried out using the climateprediction.net ensemble the climate sensitivity for each configuration was estimated. Combining different prior probabilities for model configurations with the likelihood for each configuration, and taking account of uncertainty in the emulated climate sensitivity gives, for the HadAM3 model, a 2.5-97.5% range for climate sensitivity of 2.7-4.2 K if the CERES observations are correct. If the ERBE observations are correct then they suggest a larger range, for HadAM3, of 2.8-5.6 K. Amplifying the CERES observational covariance estimate by a factor of 20 brings CERES and ERBE estimates into agreement. In this case the climate sensitivity range is 2.7-5.4 K. Our results rule out, at the 2.5 % level, for HadAM3 and several different prior assumptions climate sensitivies greater than 5.6 K.
Ecohydrological and vegetational changes in a restored bog and fen

This document is downloaded fromHELDA - The Digital Repository ofUniversity of Helsinki.Title Ecohydrological and vegetational changes in a restoredbog and fenAuthor(s) Jauhiainen, Sinikka; Laiho, Raija; Vasander, HarriCitation Annales Botanici Fennici 39: 185-199Date 2002URL http://hdl.handle. net/1975/448
Platelet volume indices in gestational hypertension: An observational study

: Background & Objectives: The incidence of gestational hypertension is increasing in India which accounts for various maternal morbidity & mortality. As gestational hypertension is hypercogulability state we wanted to assess platelet volume indices in gestational hypertension. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional, case-control study conducted in the Department of Physiology, in collaboration with OBG and Pathology after obtaining institutional ethical clearance. Study includes 60 (n=60) hypertensive as cases and 60 (n=60) normotensive as controls who were in third trimester of pregnancy. Blood pressure was measured using mercury sphygmomanometer and those who had BP values more than 140/90 mmHg without proteinuria were taken as cases and those with normal values were taken as controls. Platelet volume indices were measured using sysmex automated flow meter. Statistically analyzed using t test and pearson’s correlation by SPSS 20 software. Results: Mean platelet volume, platelet distribution width and large cell platelet ratio were higher in hypertensive pregnant female when compared to normotensives which is not statistically significant. (10.72± 1.08 Vs 10.61±1.08 p= 0.56, 12.69± 2.79 Vs 12.57±2.85 p= 0.80, 30.75± 8.50 Vs 29.75±8.70 p= 0.52) plateletcrit was lower in hypertensive when compared to normotensive. (0.23± 0.08 Vs 0.24±0.04 p=0.48) there was no statistical significant correlation exists between BP and platelet volume indices. Conclusion: Our study concludes no strong association of platelet volume indices with severity of hypertension amongst gestational hypertension.
Targeted Interventions to Prevent Chronic Low Back Pain in High Risk Patients: Development and Delivery of a Pragmatic Training Course of Psychologically Informed Physical Therapy for the TARGET Trial

Jason Beneciuk (  beneciuk@phhp.u .edu ) University of Florida https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5888-3630 Steven Z. George Duke University, Duke Clinical Research Institute Carol Greco University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine Michael Schneider University of Pittsburgh, Scool of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Stephen T. Wegener Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Robert Saper Boston Medical Center Anthony Delitto University of Pittsburgh
critical Higgs inflation

We consider critical Higgs inflation, namely, Higgs inflation with a rising inflection point at smaller field values than those of the plateau induced by the nonminimal coupling to gravity. It has been proposed that such a configuration is compatible with the present CMB observational constraints on inflation and also with primordial black hole production, accounting for the totality or a fraction of the observed dark matter. We study the model while taking into account the next-to-next-to-leading order (NNLO) corrections to the Higgs effective potential: such corrections are extremely important to reduce the theoretical error associated to the calculation. We find that, in the 3 σ window for the relevant low energy parameters, which are the strong coupling and the Higgs mass (the top mass follows by requiring an inflection point), the potential at the inflection point is so large (and so is the Hubble constant during inflation) that the present bound on the tensor-to-scalar ratio is violated. The model is viable only when allowing the strong coupling to take its upper 3 – 4 σ value. In our opinion, this tension shows that the model of critical Higgs inflation is likely to be not viable: neither inflation nor black holes as dark matter can be originated in this version of the model.
Barrier Island Erosion and Protection in Louisiana: A Coastal Geomorphological Perspective

ABSTRACT Louisiana has the highest rates of coastal erosion and land loss in the United States. Rates of coastal land loss exceed 50 mi2/yr. Lousiana's barrier islands, whose presence creates and maintains an extensive estuarine system and protects the salt marshes from the wave energy of the open Gulf of Mexico are rapidly vanishing, decreasing in area and migrating landward at rates up to 65ft/yr. Between 1898 and 1978, Louisiana's barrier islands decreased in area by 41 percent, shrinking from 37 mi2 to 22 mi2. The life-expectancy of individual barrier islands systems ranges between 30 years for the Isles Dernieres and 225 years for the Chandeleur Islands. Disappearance of the barrier islands will result in destruction of the barrier-built estuaries and accelerated salt marsh deterioration. Such destruction will severely impact the fishery, fur, and waterfowl industries, valued at an estimated $1 billion per year, whose harvests depend on the habitat provided by these fragile estuaries. Understanding the coastal geomorphological processes, both natural and human-induced, that control barrier island erosion, estuary deterioration, and salt march loss in the Mississippi River delta plain is essential in evaluating the performance of the various coastal protection methods currently envisioned or being employed. Previous attempts at coastal preservation and restoration have shown that an integrated approach that enhances natural processes, rather than combatting them, is the most effective. Highways are built with regularly scheduled maintenance programs and this same concept should be applied to the coastal zone. Preservation and restoration of our coastal environments requires a dynamic landscape maintenance program of regularly scheduled beach nourishment, barrier restoration, shoreface nourishment, vegetation, and coastal modification projects.
Effect of Covid-19 Vaccination on Menstrual Pattern Changes : a Systematic Review

Covid-19 vaccination has proven to be an effective measure to reduce morbidity and mortality. However, some reports have linked Covid-19 vaccination with alterations in menstruation. Considering that menstruation is an important health component for people who menstruate, this information may cause hesitancy to get vaccinated. There are limited systematic reviews regarding the impact of Covid-19 vaccination on changes in menstrual patterns. Therefore, it is necessary to review the available literature on this topic. A systematic review was done in accordance with the PRISMA statement. The literature search was done by hand and on four databases: PubMed, EMBASE, ProQuest, and CENTRAL. All found articles were screened based on predetermined criteria. Articles that meet the requirements were critically appraised and analyzed. Fourteen (14) articles consisting of 11 cross-sectional studies and 3 cohorts were found. The outcomes mentioned in the studies include changes in menstrual cycle range, durations, estimated blood quantities, and menstruation symptoms. There are changes in the menstrual pattern after the administration of the Covid-19 vaccination, in the form of irregular menstruation, menorrhagia, worsening of menstruation symptoms, and intermenstrual bleeding. However, these changes only occur temporarily. Therefore, the administration of the Covid-19 vaccination is bene�cial for people who menstruate.