Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Simulation of the clinical procedure by digital intraoral palpation of the greatest prominence of the Infrazygomatic crest for mini-implants insertion

The objective of this cross-sectional retrospective study was to simulate using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in adults, the clinical procedure performed by intraoral digital palpation of the greatest prominence (GP) of the Infrazygomatic crest (IZC) for mini-implants (MIs) insertion. CBCT images of 34 adults (14 men, 20 women), aged 18.0 to 57.7 years (mean, 32.2 years) were selected. On 3D reconstruction, the GP of the IZC region was determined using the anatomical morphology, and its anteroposterior position on the selected axial slice was evaluated relative to the dental reference located between the maxillary first and second molars (U6–U7). On the selected coronal slice, two reference lines were established to evaluate the insertion angle and insertion depth (IZC thickness) for MIs. The same procedure was performed on slices with intervals of 1 mm mesially as well as distally up to reach 4 mm. The right and left sides were measured. In relation to U6-U7, the GP of the IZC was 0.19 mm (±1.79) mesial on the right side and 0.29 mm (±1.65) mesial on the left side. The greatest bone thickness of the IZC was 4.95 mm (±2.39) on the right side, 3.81 mm distal from U6-U7, and 4.79 mm (±2.13) on the left side, 3.71 mm distal from U6-U7. The GP-IZC determined visually on the 3D reconstruction, did not present the greatest bone thickness. The bone tended to gradually become thicker distal to the GP-IZC and the dental reference U6-U7.
Family patriarchy and child sex ratios in historical Europe

ABSTRACT Although recent findings suggest that gender-discriminatory practices unduly increased female mortality rates during infancy and childhood in historical Europe, especially in Southern and Eastern Europe, there is little research on the conditions that triggered these practices. Relying on child sex ratios (the number of boys per hundred girls in a particular age group) as a cumulative measure of sex-differential mortality around birth, infancy, and childhood, this article explores whether the notion of patriarchy – i.e., varying degrees of sex- and age-related social inequalities – helps to explain the variation in such discriminatory practices. For our analysis, we rely on the NAPP/Mosaic census database, which provides detailed information on more than 300 populations in historical Europe and western Siberia. Using a range of harmonised variables from the combined Mosaic and NAPP data, our results show that the Patriarchy Index, a recently developed composite measure of gendered and generational power relations in marital and family dynamics, is positively associated with child sex ratios across Europe. More specifically, we find that patrilocal norms, a low female age at marriage, and a direct measure of son preference – namely, the prevalence of having a boy as the last child – are strongly correlated with higher child sex ratios.
Effect of match-related contextual factors on positional performance in the national rugby league

Objectives To examine the effects of match-related contextual variables on positional groups and success in the National Rugby League (NRL). Methods Data relating to match location, match outcome, quality of opposition and match type (absolute score differential) from all matches across the 2015–2019 NRL seasons were collected, in addition to 14 previously identified Factors (technical performance indicators). A decision tree, grown using the Exhaustive Chi-square Automatic Interaction Detector (CHAID) algorithm, was used to model the effect of each of these match-related contexts on positional contribution according to match outcome. Results The accuracy of the exhaustive CHAID model in explaining the influence of positional groups on match outcome was 66%. The model revealed four primary splits: interchange forwards, utility backs, adjustables and a group containing the remaining three positional groups (forwards, backs, and interchange). Conclusions Results suggest that interchange forwards, utility backs and adjustables could have a definitive role within the team compared to the remaining positional groups in determining match outcome. In contrast to team-level research, there is a greater emphasis on the importance of defensive actions (e.g. try causes, tackles made) at a positional level than attacking performance indicators. The moderate classification accuracy justifies the use of this approach for examination of the interactions between match-related contextual variables, performance indicators and positional groups.
Fault Diagnosis of Bearings With the Common-Domain Data

Rolling element bearings are one of the important components in rotating machines. Therefore, many studies on bearing diagnosis have been conducted with artificial intelligence (AI) to do maintenance on the machines on time. In general, AI successfully diagnoses the defects of bearing when it is trained with the sufficient data of a specific machine, but it hardly provides reasonable results when it is untrained or insufficiently trained. However, it is hard to obtain sufficient data even for a specific machine in practice. In this paper, a new method was developed to increase training data by transferring the cross-domain data into the common-domain data. Therefore, all the data from different kinds of machines with various bearings can be combined as a big training data. Bearings under consideration in this paper have different specifications and characteristics. In transferring into the common-domain, it is important to get rid of structural and environmental noise by signal processing, which makes it plausible to extract common features. With the common-domain data, one-dimensional convolutional neural network (1D-CNN) with feature domain adaptation is applied and successfully classifies the defects of each bearing. Moreover, 1D-CNN combined with support vector machine (SVM) can also classify defects successfully without feature domain adaptation, which makes it possible to train the model only with normal data of the machine in concern. To verify the proposed method, not only the bearing data from Case Western Reserve University and Paderborn University but also the bearing data with flow noise of Ajou University are used.
Elderly Patients with Nondistant Metastatic Pancreatic Head Adenocarcinoma Cannot Benefit from More Radical Surgery

Background The incidence of pancreatic cancer continues to rise globally, with pancreatic head cancer accounting for nearly 60–70%. Pancreatic head cancer occurs mainly in people over the age of 60, and its morbidity and mortality increase with age. We investigated whether these elderly patients with nondistant metastases would benefit more from expanded pancreaticoduodenectomy (EPD) compared with standard pancreaticoduodenectomy (SPD). Methods 3317 elderly patients with pancreatic head cancer from the SEER database were included in the study based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. These patients were divided into a nonsurgical group and surgical group (including EPD and SPD). Univariate and multivariate Cox proportional hazards models were applied to identify the independent risk factors for cancer-specific survival (CSS). The survival differences between the nonsurgical group and surgical group were compared. Propensity score matching (PSM) methods were applied to balance covariates and reduce the interference of confounding variables. The two groups of patients were matched in a 1 : 1 ratio, and the covariates between the two groups were compared to verify the matching validity. The survival difference in different groups was compared after the matching analysis. Results 3317 enrolled patients were divided into the surgical group (n = 984) and nonsurgical group (n = 2333). Before PSM, there were significant differences in overall survival (OS) and CSS between the nonsurgical group and surgical group (median OS: 8 months vs. 20 months, P < 0.001; median CSS: 8 months vs. 22 months, P < 0.001). The multivariate CSS Cox regression analysis demonstrated surgery is an independent risk factor. However, no significant differences were founded between the SPD and EPD groups (median OS: 20 months vs. 22 months, P=0.636; median CSS: 22 months vs. 22 months, P=0.270). After PSM, there were also no significant differences in OS and CSS between the SPD and EPD groups (median OS: 23 months vs. 18 months, P=0.415; median CSS: 26 months vs. 18 months, P=0.329). Conclusion This study uses PSM to evaluate the effects of EPD and SPD for elderly patients with nondistant metastatic pancreatic head adenocarcinoma. It found that surgery is an independent prognostic factor, but expanded surgery has no survival advantage for these patients, whereas SPD provides a better survival advantage than EPD. SPD is a reasonable treatment option for these patients.
КОРРЕКЦИЯ ДЕФОРМАЦИЙ БЕДРЕННОЙ КОСТИ ПО ИЛИЗАРОВУ И ОСНОВАННЫМ НА КОМПЬЮТЕРНОЙ НАВИГАЦИИ АППАРАТОМ «ОРТО-СУВ»

Results of correction of femur deformations by Ilizarov method and with apparatus Orto-SuV working on the basis of computer navigation are analyzed. For elimination of difficult deformations in order to avoid multiple external fixator remounting with stage-by-stage radiological control it is expedient to use apparatus Orto-SUV. In order to elimination of moderate and simple deformations (except torsion) as hexapods and traditional techniques can be a choice method. The use «Orto-SUV» apparatus allows to reduce time necessary for deformation correction and osteosynthesis term in 1,4–2,4 times (for average and severe deformations).
Between Women of Color: The New Social Organization of Reproductive Labor

In this article, we examine citizenship inequalities in paid reproductive labor. Through an analysis of elder care in Los Angeles, California, based on interviews with Filipina home care agency workers and owners, we delineate citizen divisions made up of two interlocking dimensions. The longstanding U.S. welfare state abdication of responsibility for elder care for its citizens generates a racialized, gendered citizenship division that facilitates another citizenship division between women of color. The outsourcing of elder care by the government to the private sector including small business in the ethnic economy allows Filipina immigrants with legal citizenship to become middle-women minorities who hire undocumented Filipinas to provide care for white, middle-class, older adult women and their families. Through this new social organization of reproductive labor, responsibility is directed away from the state and generating tensions between women of color with different legal statuses. Our findings show how racialized, gendered inequalities are reinforced through this new social organization of reproductive labor but also demonstrate potential for undermining intersecting inequalities.
A comparison between Captopril, Valsartan, Carvedilol and Conventional therapy in the treatment of heart failure

A comparison was done between captopril, valsartan, carvedilol & the conventional therapy in patients with heart failure. The difference was reflected on the survival rate and hospital admissions. Eighty patients were enrolled in this study, all were diagnosed as having heart failure (Class I – IV). They were grouped into four groups each consisted of 20 patients. group I were given captopril 25mg twice daily,group II were given valsartan 80mg once daily,group III had carvedilol 12.5mg twice daily, and group IV were given the conventional therapy (digoxin, diuretics, nitrates …. etc.). Blood pressure and heart rate were checked at baseline (before treatment) & after one and two months after initiation therapy. Data were compared to those of 15 healthy & subjects included in the study as well.Results revealed that a significant (p<0.05) reduction in blood pressure was noticed for the four groups. The heart rate was increased significantly (p<0.05) in the captopril & valsartan groups after two months while decreased significantly following carvedilol & conventional treatment.As a whole, a high percentage of improvement in the functional class of NYHA was found in the valsartan (80%) & the carvedilol (70%) groups, as no health deterioration was noticed in any of these two groups & no one died. While the improvement percentage was to a lesser extent among patients on captopril the conventional therapy (10% and 20% respectively) with reported deaths.The number of hospitalization during the follow up period was reduced significantly (p<0.001) in the valsartan and carvedilol groups and to a lesser extent in the captopril group while there was no significant reduction in hospital admissions of patients on the conventional therapy.According to this, carvedilol or valsartan improved cardiac function, quality of life, reduced mortality and morbidity in patients with heart failure leading to a better short & long term prognosis.
IAES International Journal of Artificial Intelligence (IJ-AI)

Received Jul 24, 2021 Revised Dec 22, 2021 Accepted Jan 11, 2022 Information and communication technologies have revolutionized the numerical world by offering the freedom to publish and share all types of information. Unfortunately, not all information circulated on the internet is accurate, which can have serious consequences, including misleading readers. Detecting false news is a complicated task to overcome. Massive studies focus on using machine and deep learning techniques in an attempt to classify the news as authentic or not. The goal of this research is an attempt to glance and evaluate how naïve bayes (NB) and long short-term memory (LSTM) classifiers can be used to positively identify fake news. The outcomes of this experiment reveal that LSTM achieves an accuracy of 92 percent over naive bayes. Moreover, the findings of the proposed approach’s results outperform the related work results.
Clinical findings and response to treatment of 17 cases of tetanus in horses (2012–2021)

Abstract Tetanus is a distressing and often fatal disease caused by exotoxins released by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. Clostridium tetani is a commensal of the gastrointestinal tract of humans and domestic animals, and its spores are highly resistant to environmental changes, acid, and alkali and may persist in the soil for many years. The disease is characterized by generalized muscular rigidity and spasms, hyperesthesia, convulsions, respiratory arrest, and death. Horses are the most susceptible domestic animals. Treatment is typically directed towards elimination of the source of the toxin, neutralization of any unbound toxin, establishment of antitoxin immunity, control of neuromuscular derangements, and relief of pain. This study described the clinical findings and therapeutic protocols of 17 horses with tetanus, treated between March 2012 and December 2021. The diagnosis of tetanus was based on the history and clinical examination findings of the animals. All horses received a treatment pattern composed of the administration of tetanus serum (50,000 UI, intravenously, followed by three injections of the same dose at 48-h intervals), procaine penicillin (25,000 UI kg, intramuscularly, BID, for 10 days), and muscle relaxant (acepromazine 0.02–0.05 mg/kg, intramuscularly, BID, for 8 days). Support therapy based on hydroelectrolytic replacements, feeding via a nasogastric tube, and assistance in the maintenance of the quadrupedal position were performed when needed. The mortality rate observed in this report was 23.52%. Early diagnosis associated with the instituted treatment contributed the most to the animal recovery.
The effects of storage temperature, food, and humidity on survival and progeny of Neoseiulus bicaudus

Neoseiulus bicaudus Wainstein (Acari: Phytoseiidae) is a beneficial predatory mite to control spider mites. To evaluate the suitable storage conditions of N. bicaudus, the survival of adult females was observed under different combinations of low temperature (3, 6, 9, or 12°C), food (F) or no food (NF), and high (H) or low (L) humidity conditions for 7, 14, 21, 28, and 35 d. Predator mites’ longevity and survival time of 50% and 80% individuals (ST50,80) were measured and compared between treatments. After storage, female and male living mites were paired at 26°C. The progeny parameters were evaluated after storage. Results revealed that survival rate decreased as storage temperature decreased. At 3 and 6°C, fewer mites survived after 28 d. At 9°C, ~50% of the females survived in the FH treatment after 35 d. At 12°C, >80% survived 7–35 d in the FH treatment. Moreover, longevity and ST50,80 were significantly greater in the FH treatment than in the FL or NFH treatments at 3, 9, and 12°C. The highest longevity (48.6 ± 3.7 d) and ST50 (51.6 d) occurred at 12°C in the FH treatment. There was no effect on progeny hatching or survival rates when adults were stored at 9 or 12°C for 28 d. At 9°C, the total preadult development time was 4.20–5.25 d. At 12°C, the total development time was 4.87–4.93 d and there was no significant difference between the storage treatment and control group. These results demonstrated that N. bicaudus females can be successfully stored at 9°C for ~21 d and 12°C for ~28 d with little effect on adult survival or progeny parameters.
Biochemical indicators of dairy cows affected by fermentative digestive disorders

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate blood metabolites in dairy cows affected by digestive disorders of fermentative nature. Sixty-six animals with clinical and laboratory diagnoses were distributed into six groups according to the diagnosis: G1 (n=5) acute ruminal acidosis; G2 (n=10) displacement of the abomasum to the right (RDA); G3 (n=16) displacement of the abomasum to the left (LDA); G4 (n=10) cecal dilation; G5 (n=6) simple indigestion; and G6 (n=19) frothy bloat. Biochemical variables related to the energy, protein, enzymatic, mineral, and hormonal profile were measured soon after diagnosis and at the time of clinical resolution. The data were submitted to analysis of variance (ANOVA) with the level of significance set at 5%. Abnormalities were found with the fermentative digestive disorders, such as a negative energy balance (NEB), liver and muscle damage, and a high level of stress. Among the conditions diagnosed, abnormalities were more evident in acute ruminal acidosis, displacement of the abomasum (RDA), and cecal dilation. The biochemical abnormalities reflected the impact caused by the digestive disorders. Thus, understanding of the dynamics of biochemical abnormalities is fundamental to the establishment of the diagnosis, evaluation of the therapeutic response, and a more precise assessment of the prognosis, thereby avoiding greater economic losses in dairy farming activities and contributing to the improvement in the animal welfare.
MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS IN INFLUENCING THE INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS TRAVEL TO TOURISM ATTRACTIONS IN PENANG

The generation of international travellers is no longer considered a barrier to tourists to visit places of interest during leisure time. Travelling is about learning, knowledge, and thinking channels. However, most tourists will not travel long distances efficiently, contributing to the lack of interest in international tourist visits. This study aims to identify the motivational factors driving international tourists to travel to Penang based on travel motivation, characteristics, and sociodemographic. The three objectives prompted the investigation. First, to identify the demographic characteristics of international tourists to Penang. Second, to explain the motivation to want to 'seek knowledge and innovation' is the main thrust that drives travel generation. Third, to determine the motivation of the main attractions that can attract international tourists. A set of questionnaires was used to obtain the quantitative data. The questionnaire was distributed and a total of 370 international were in the tourist attractions around Penang. The data was obtained as analysed using the SPSS software. The study results explained that these international tourists consist of young people aged between 21-20 years. Next, there is a significant relationship between sociodemographic and tourist travel characteristics. The main push factor, 'desire to seek knowledge and innovation,' is the motivational factor that brings tourists to Penang, and the main attraction factor is the 'cultural and historical' factor that is possessed in each state.
Electromagnetic band gap structures based on ultra wideband microstrip antenna

This article discusses the design of a 2D Electromagnetic Band Gap (EBG) structure embedded to the profile of a rectangular microstrip antenna for Ultra Wideband (UWB) applications. The proposed EBG structures that introduced to the antenna design are based on inclusions of 3 × 5 unit cells etched from the patch and backed with EBG defects and a partial ground plane. The patch and the ground plane are based copper layer mounted on a 26 × 30 mm2 Rogers RT 5880 substrate of 1 mm thickness with a relative permittivity (εr) of 2.2 and a loss tangent (tanδ) of 0.00134. A systematic study is investigated based on numerical simulations to arrive to the optimal design and realize the effects of the EBG structures on the antenna performance. The conducted numerical simulations are based on Finite Integral Technique (FIT) and Finite Element Method (FEM) algorithms using CST MWS and HFSS formulations, respectively. The antenna performance in terms of S11 and gain are measured from 0.5 GHz up to 20 GHz. The obtained results, numerically and experimentally, show that the antenna provides a realized gain around 5 dBi over the frequency band of interest and maximally about 5.8 dBi at 10 GHz. The antenna shows an excellent matching over frequency band from 3.2 GHz up to 18.5 GHz with a separate mode around 2.7 GHz. Finally, acceptable agreements are achieved between the measured and simulated results. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Microwave Opt Technol Lett 59:827–834, 2017
Knowledge and practice of intravenous infusion among nurses in university of Calabar teaching hospital

This study aimed at assessing the knowledge and practice of intravenous infusion among nurses in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. Two (2) objectives with the corresponding research questions were formulated. A descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The population and sample comprised of 160 registered nurses working in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital. Convenient sampling technique was employed to select 114 nurses to form the sample for this study. A self-developed and structured questionnaire was used to obtain data and analyzed using simple frequency and percentage tables. Findings of Results in table 2 reveals that majority 87(76.3) of the respondents said yes that As a nurse I know that intravenous infusion is carried out in most hospital by both doctors and nurses while 27(23.7%) said no. 114(100) of the respondents said yes that As a nurse I know that most management in the hospital do not allow nurses to carryout intravenous infusion on their patients for fear of replacement.