Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Household availability of lipids for consumption and its relationship with serum lipids in adolescents

Objective: To analyze the correlation between household availability of lipids to be consumed and the serum lipid profile in adolescents. Methods: This cross sectional study enrolled 95 adolescents aged 10–13 years, selected by random raffle in public schools of Vicosa, Southeast Brazil. A monthly shopping list was used to evaluate the availability of food per capita. A blood sample was collected from each adolescent and Brazilian Cardiology Society guideline was adopted as a reference for lipid profile adequacy. For categorical variables, the chi-square was applied and the Odds Ratio calculated. For comparison between groups, Mann-Whitney or Student’s t test, Kruskall-Wallis test or ANOVA were applied. Association between biochemical parameters and lipid availability was evaluated by Spearman or Pearson correlation tests. Results: 27.2% of the total available energy came from lipids. The availability of saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated agreed with the recommendation for their consumption. Regarding serum lipids, 51.9% of boys and 55.8% of girls showed alteration in total cholesterol (p=0.66); 18.6 and 25.6% of boys and girls, respectively, showed increased triglycerides level (girls>boys; p=0.02). In relation to LDL, 21.2 and 32.6% of boys and girls, respectively, showed alteration (p=0.91). The prevalence of inadequacy for HDL was of 26.9 and 30.2% of boys and girls, respectively (p=0.93). There was no correlation between the available lipids for consumption and the serum lipids. The teenagers with more than 35% of lipids to be consumed had 9.1-fold higher levels of total cholesterol (95%CI 1.81–61.74). Conclusions: It is possible that adolescents with higher lipid availability at home show higher total cholesterol.
Cognitive and behavioral screening of children with learning disabilities: a preliminary study

Objective: To evaluate the applicability of the mini-men- tal state examination (mmse) and the Pediatric symptom Checklist (PsC) as a screening test for cognitive and psycho - social problems in children with learning disabilities. Methods: Descriptive and cross-sectional study involv - ing 103 children aged 6 to 9 years, with possible learning disabilities, referred from a public school in Curitiba, Brazil, from march 1, 2002 to June 30, 2009. Data were simultane - ously collected by a multidisciplinary team using the PsC, mmse, and Wechsler Intelligence scale for Children (WIsC- III). From 2007 on the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and Teacher's Report Form (TRF) were used and compared with the PsC. Correlation coefficients between the tests were calculated, with the significance level set at <0.05. Results: Among the studied children, 10% had some type of learning disability, 76% were male, and 24% were female. The most prevalent age group was 6 to 7 years. A positive fam - ily history was found in 45% of cases, and an adverse obstetric history in 18%, with low birth weight the most common issue. Correlations were detected between the mmse and WIsC-III (r=0.73) and between the CBCL and PsC (r=0.53). Conclusion: The mmse and PsC can be used by pediatricians as screening tools for detection of cogni - tive and psychosocial problems in children with learning disabilities.
Experiences of How Health and Lifestyle among Individuals with Knee Pain Have Been Influenced during the COVID-19 Pandemic, a HALLOA Study

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the health and lifestyles of both the general population and of vulnerable groups. Individuals with knee pain are recommended to lead an active lifestyle to relieve pain but find it difficult to maintain health and lifestyle compared to the general population due to the cause of chronic pain, impaired physical function, and a diminished quality of life. This study aimed to explore experiences of how health and lifestyle among individuals with knee pain have been influenced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Interviews (n = 19) were conducted in 2021 and analysed with qualitative content analysis. The results showed how individuals with knee pain adjusted their behaviour and revalued their life to maintain health and lifestyle during COVID-19. Adjusted behaviours emerged, such as spending more time at home, becoming digital, and spending more time outdoors, while revaluing life emerged as having a positive outlook on life and sharing responsibility. In conclusion, behaviour was adjusted, and life revalued to manage health and lifestyle during the pandemic. However, the findings are probably similar to the general population, i.e., individuals with knee pain live similar lives as the general population despite knee pain. The results may contribute to alternative ways of maintaining health and lifestyle in various vulnerable groups and may be applied in situations other than the pandemic.
Climatological study of airflow channelling in relation to surface geostrophic wind

The aim of this study was to climatologically investigate forced and pressure‐driven channelling flow in the Kitakami Basin, Japan, through the use of observational surface wind and sea‐level pressure data collected over 23 years, which corresponded to 15,584 channelling flow events. Our results indicated that forced channelling tends to occur when the direction of the surface geostrophic wind is parallel to the valley axis. Contrastingly, pressure‐driven channelling tends to occur when the component perpendicular to the valley axis of the surface geostrophic wind is larger than that parallel to the valley axis of the surface geostrophic wind. The channelling flow type was determined by the wind direction of the surface geostrophic wind, which was more pronounced when the mountain Froude number of the flow across the valley was less than 1. This indicates that the type of channelling flow depends on the surface geostrophic wind speed. Moreover, neither channelling flow type was dominant when the component parallel to the valley axis of the surface geostrophic wind was slightly larger than the orthogonal component. This suggests that the flow type cannot be explained using the surface geostrophic wind alone, irrespective of whether forced channelling or pressure‐driven channelling is dominant.
A featural account for own-face processing? Looking for support from face inversion, composite face, and part-whole tasks

It is widely accepted that face perception relies on holistic processing. However, this holistic advantage is not always found in the processing of the own face. Our study aimed to explore the role of holistic and featural processing in the identification of the own face, using three standard, but largely independent measures of holistic face processing: the face inversion task, the composite face task, and the part-whole task. Participants were asked to identify their face, a friend’s face, and an unfamiliar face in three different experimental blocks: (a) inverted versus upright; (b) top and bottom halves of the face aligned versus misaligned; and (c) facial features presented in isolation versus whole foil face context. Inverting a face impaired its identification, regardless of the identity. However, alignment effects were only found when identifying a friend or an unfamiliar face. In addition, a stronger feature advantage (i.e., better recognition for isolated features compared to in a whole-face context) was observed for the own face compared to the friend and unfamiliar faces. Altogether, these findings suggest that the own face is processed in a more featural manner but also relies on holistic processing. This work also highlights the importance of taking into consideration that different holistic processing paradigms could tap different forms of holistic processing.
How Does Algerian Trade Respond to Shocks in Oil Prices and Uncertainty?

Oil prices and uncertainties have a direct impact on producers, exporters, governments, and consumers. Therefore, this study investigates the relationship between oil prices, uncertainty, and trade in Algeria from 1990Q1 to 2020Q4. This study primarily built two models: the first model examines how oil prices affect uncertainty and the second model examines how oil prices and uncertainty affect trade. To achieve the objective of the study we applied a novel multiple threshold nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag (MTNARDL) model. The findings confirm that small shocks in oil prices have a negative effect on uncertainty. While medium and large shocks in oil prices increase exports and imports. Finally, we discover that uncertainty has no significant effect on exports, while medium and large shocks in uncertainty reduce imports. Overall, the findings support the existence of an asymmetric relationship between oil prices, uncertainty, and trade. The decision-makers should consider preparing for remedial reforms and a peaceful transition from a mono-export to a diversified economy.
THIS IS US: Latent Profile Analysis of Canadian Teachers’ Burnout during the COVID-19 Pandemic

During the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, 1,930 Canadian teachers were surveyed about their burnout and resilience levels, as well as their job demands and resources. Latent profile analysis revealed that teachers were responding to their experiences in five distinct patterns, or profiles, of burnout or resilience. Survey data were then used to match each profile group with their salient demands and resources. A continuum model of recommendations is offered to support teacher resilience as they navigate and recover from the pandemic.
A Multimodal Analgesic Protocol with Gabapentin-dexmedetomidine for Post-operative Pain Management after Modified Radical Mastectomy Surgery: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study

Background and Aim: Modified radical mastectomy (MRM) is accompanied by severe acute postoperative pain. This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of oral gabapentin plus dexmedetomidine infusion as an analgesic multimodal protocol in patients undergoing MRM. Methods: This prospective randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study included 30 females scheduled for MRM from June 2021 to December 2021. They were randomly divided into two groups. GD Group (n=15) received oral gabapentin 400 mg and IV infusion of Dexmedetomidine 0.4 µg/kg/h over 10 min after a bolus of 0.5 µg/kg before induction of general anesthesia. Placebo Group (n=15) received a placebo capsule and saline infusion identical to the GD Group. The primary outcome measure was total morphine consumption, and secondary outcomes were pain and sedation scores and intraoperative fentanyl consumption. Results: Pain score was significantly lower in the GD Group than the Placebo group, starting immediately postoperative up to 24 hours except after 18 hours. The total intraoperative fentanyl consumption and postoperative morphine consumption were significantly lower in the GD Group. The sedation score was significantly higher in the GD Group compared to the Placebo group immediately postoperative and after 2 hours. The heart rate and mean arterial pressure were within the clinically accepted ranges intra- and postoperatively in the two groups. Conclusion: Preemptive oral gabapentin plus dexmedetomidine IV infusion is a safe and effective analgesic alternative for patients undergoing MRM.
Robust Performance-Prescribed Attitude Control of Foldable Wave-Energy Powered AUV Using Optimized Backstepping Technique

This article investigates the attitude control problem for a novel foldable wave-energy powered autonomous underwater vehicle (FWEPAUV) with model uncertainties and external disturbances. To find a trade-off between the control accuracy and control energy consumption, a robust performance-prescribed optimized backstepping control (RPOBC) scheme is designed for optimal tracking problem by combining the reinforcement learning (RL) technique. The performance-prescribed mechanism is devised to ensure the prescribed tracking accuracy. To make the controller robust against the model uncertainties and external disturbances, an auxiliary system with a novel cost function is introduced into the optimized backstepping (OB) framework. Besides, the theoretical analysis indicates that the RPOBC scheme can guarantee tracking errors converge to predefined performance with an optimal control performance. At last, the simulation results are presented and analyzed to demonstrate the effectiveness of the designed RPOBC strategy.
THE INFLUENCE OF HARVESTING APPLIED AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF PLANT DEVELOPMENT ON Hyssopus officinalis L. PRODUCTION

The yield and quality traits of hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis L.) depending on the plant developmental phases were investigated under Turkey’s Eskisehir ecological conditions in 2019 and 2020. The experiment were conducted in randomized complete block design with 3 replications. The developmental stages examined were before-flowering, beginning of flowering, full flowering and after flowering stage. The effect of harvest times on examined all parameters was very significant (p ≤ 0.05). The maximum yields of fresh herb and dry leaf + flower were obtained from after-flowering stage. However, no significant difference was observed between full flowering and after-flowering period for dry leaf + flower yield. On the other hand, the essential oil content (0.93%) and essential oil yield (24.01 L ha–1) in the full flowering stage were found to be higher. The main components of hyssop essential oil were as follows: pinocamphone (38.41–41.85%), isopinocamphone (22.73–22.99%) and β-pinene (7.92–8.94%). Maximum pinocamphone content was observed in the before-flowering period. To harvesting in full flowering of hyssop plant can be a reasonable strategy in terms of high dry leaf + flower yield, essential oil content and yield.
Blood pressure in children with sickle cell disease

Objective: To evaluate blood pressure (BP) in children with sickle cell disease (SCD). Methods: Observational descriptive study of BP in 70 children with SCD. BP values were classified according to the V Brazilian Guidelines in Arterial Hypertension. Patients were divided into groups according to genotype (HbSS, HbSC) and according to age: group I, three to four years and 11 months; group II, five to eight years and 11 months; and group III, nine to 13 years and 11 months. The Student’s t test and ANOVA were used for statistical analyses, and the level of significance was set at p<0.05. Results: Mean and standard deviation (SD) of systolic BP (SBP) (mmHg) were 95.9±11.45, and of diastolic BP (DBP), 62.6±7.78. Means according to age group were: group I - SBP 91.2±5.78 and DBP 61.5±7.15; group II - SBP 97.3±10.86 and DBP 64.4±7.89; and group III - SBP 100.0±9.88 and DBP 61.5±4.94. Results showed that 5.7% of the patients had hypertension and 8.6%, pre-hypertension. Mean SBP and DBP of HbSC and HbSS patients did not differ. Conclusions: Further studies should be conducted to assess BP in patients with SCD and determine possible causes of hypertension in these patients.
Academic libraries and the need for continuing professional development in Botswana

An academic librarian is expected to be skilled in the tasks they undertake and make quality services promptly available to users. This study aimed to determine academic librarians’ understanding of the changes in their profession and the need for continuing professional development; examine librarians’ perception of the quality of library and information science education in Botswana; and find out the extent to which academic librarians perform different library and professional functions. The research paradigm adopted was a positivist approach. Using the census method, quantitative data was collected from practising librarians and qualitative data was obtained from five library heads. The study established that there had been significant changes in the librarians’ jobs over the years, as they were currently required to work harder, learn more skills and perform new tasks. With no suitable continuing professional development strategy in place, there was a lack of adequate knowledge to perform information technology and other salient tasks. Appropriate recommendations are made.
Can Bodybuilding Peak Week Manipulations Favorably Affect Muscle Size, Subcutaneous Thickness, and Related Body Composition Variables? A Case Study

Background: The purpose of this case study was to implement an evidence-based dietary approach to peaking for a bodybuilding competition and monitor its impact on body composition, muscle thickness (MT), intra-to-extra-cellular fluid shifts, subcutaneous thickness (ST), and hydration status. Secondarily, to document any adverse events of this peak week approach in a small, controlled setting. Methods Dietary practices were recorded, and laboratory testing was conducted throughout peak week, including competition morning. Assessments included: dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) for body composition, B-mode ultrasound for MT and ST, bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) for total body water (TBW)/intracellular water (ICW)/extracellular water (ECW), and raw BIS data (i.e., resistance, reactance, and phase angle), urine specific gravity (USG) for hydration status, and subjective fullness. Sequential dietary manipulations were made (i.e., CHO depletion/fat loading, CHO/water loading, and a refinement phase) with specific physiological goals. This was reflected in changes observed across all assessments throughout the peak week. Results: From the carbohydrate-depleted state (three days out) to competition day, we observed increases in lean body mass, MT, TBW (primarily ICW), and subjective fullness. Kendall’s Tau B revealed a strong relationship between carbohydrate intake and ∑MT (τ = 0.733, p = 0.056). Additionally, novel ST data demonstrated a 10% reduction for the summation of all seven sites, with some drastic changes in specific regions (e.g., −43% for triceps ST) from three days out to competition day. Conclusions: These data suggest that the prototypical goals of bodybuilders’ peak week (i.e., increasing muscle fullness, decreasing subcutaneous thickness) to enhance their aesthetics/muscularity presented can be achieved with a drug-free protocol involving dietary manipulations.
The Effects of the Violence Tendency Levels of Nursing Students on Their Attitudes Towards Homosexual Individuals

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Nurses’ attitudes towards homosexuality are an important factor affecting the quality of care given to homosexual individuals. Therefore, attitudes towards homosexual individuals and the variables affecting these attitudes should be investigated in the undergraduate period of nursing students. This study was conducted to determine the effects of the violence tendency levels of nursing students on their attitudes towards homosexual individuals. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This study used a cross-sectional and descriptive design. It was conducted with 502 nursing students at a state university. The data were collected using a student information form, the Hudson and Ricketts Homophobia Scale (HRHS) and the Violence Tendency Scale (VTS). RESULTS: The mean HRHS score of the students was 94.25±22.23, and their mean VTS score was 37.82±8.25. It was found that the students’ attitudes towards homosexuals were related to their academic year, number of siblings, the region they lived in, and whether they live with their parents or not. Additionally, it was determined that the students’ level of tendency towards violence was low, and low levels of violence tendency were related to higher levels of education of the mother (p<0.05). There was no significant relationship between the students’ violence tendency levels and their homophobia levels (R2=0.001). CONCLUSION: It was determined that the nursing students’ level of tendency towards violence was low, but their attitudes towards homosexuals were negative. Their level of tendency towards violence did not explain their attitude towards homosexuals significantly. These results showed that there are different factors affecting nursing students’ homophobic attitudes.
Sterol composition of caper (Capparis spinosa) seeds

Caper is a perennial shrub of the Mediterranean Basin. The most important economical species is Capparis spinosa. Sterols of C. spinosa seed oil isolated from seven Tunisian stands were identified and quantified. C. spinosa contained high levels of phytosterols (2240.4 mg/kg of total extracted lipids), of which -sitosterol, with 1390 mg/kg, was the most abundant (57.53%). Campesterol and stigmasterol accounted for 382 and 265 mg/kg, respectively (17.05 and 11.85% of the total sterols, respectively). C. spinosa seed oil also contained a high level of 5-avenasterol (6%). We detect also brassicasterol (3.39 mg/kg). Cholesterol and campestanol are detected in much lower levels. These results bring attention to the richness of C.spinosa seed oil with sterols which are the most important class of the minor components.
Correlation of Sonographic Gestational Age with Fetal Kidney Length in Normal Pregnancy

Precise evaluation of gestational age is essential for quality maternity care. Ultrasonography is the most readily available and reliable method to establish gestational age. This study aims to use the length of the fetal kidney as a reliable parameter to measure gestational age in late second and third trimesters. Objective: To determine the relationship between fetal kidney length and gestational age in weeks during the late 2nd and 3rd trimester of normal pregnancy. Methods: It was a prospective cross-sectional study conducted on 105 singleton normal pregnant females between 24th and 40th weeks of gestation who came to the obstetrics and gynecology department at a private sector hospital in Kharian, Pakistan. The duration of the study was four months. Bi-parietal diameter, femur length, and fetal kidney lengths were measured. Statistical analyses were applied using SPSS version 22.0. Results: A moderately significant positive correlation was identified between different gestational age measuring parameters and fetal kidney length. The correlation was significant at the level of 0.01. The correlational values of GA according to LMP with FKLL and FKLR were (r= .85**) and (r= .87**) respectively. GA with BPD indicates a moderately significant positive correlation with FKLL and FKLR (r= .94**) and (r=.94**). GA with FL also shows a moderately significant positive correlation with FKLL and FKLR (r= .83**) and (r= .83**), respectively. Conclusion: In conclusion, fetal kidney length in millimeters correlates well with gestational age in weeks and shows linear growth with gestational age throughout pregnancy. Gestational age estimated from fetal kidney length gives improved dating of fetal age
Allelopathic effects of sunflower water extract integrated with affinity herbicide on weed control and wheat yield

The aim of present study was to investigate the allelopathic impact of sunflower water extract integrated with affinity herbicide on weed management and production of wheat variety TD-1 under field condition. The trial was carried out in a three replicated and the average plot size was kept at 3x5m (15 m2). The obtained data showed that the all the treatments considerably (P<0.05) minimized weed density, weed fresh weight, weed dry weight and weed control up to 90.33, 89.31, 89.61, 90.33% with application of sunflower water extract (1:10) @ 20 L ha-1 (One spray at 25 DAS) + Affinity 50 WP @ 0.75 kg ha-1 (One spray at 25 DAS) than control treatment. The application of sunflower water extract (1:10) @ 20 L ha-1 (One spray at 25 DAS) + Affinity 50 WP @ 0.75 kg ha-1 (One spray at 25 DAS) significantly increased number of tillers (32.34%), plant height (14.59%), spike length (27.89%), grains spike-1 (16.80%), grain weight plant-1 (47%), seed index (19.60%) and grain yield (51%) of wheat as compared with control. Overall results indicated that the sunflower water extract integrated with herbicide can be successfully used to control the narrow and broad leaves in wheat crop.