Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Uses of high-flow nasal cannula on the community paediatric ward and risk factors for deterioration.

Background High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is a form of noninvasive respiratory support used for paediatric acute respiratory illnesses. Past HFNC research has focused on its use in bronchiolitis and in intensive care units, but little is reported on its use in the community hospital setting. We aimed to investigate the paediatric population using HFNC, any adverse events, and risk factors for deterioration. Methods A retrospective chart review was performed on patients admitted to a community paediatric ward. Inclusion criteria were patients between 1 day and 17 years of age, admitted between September 2013 and April 2016, and treated with HFNC for at least 4 hours. Results A total of 85 children met inclusion criteria. The average age of patients in our study was 3.41 years with 39% of patients >2 years of age. 46% of patients had an admitting diagnosis of bronchiolitis, 33% pneumonia, and 16% with asthma. Transfer rate to tertiary care centre paediatric intensive care unit was 18%. Patients transferred required greater FIO2 (odds ratio [OR] 1.04, P=0.018, confidence interval [CI] 1.007 to 1.082), and were 3.2 times more likely to be positive for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (P=0.081, CI 0.868-11.739). There were no adverse events attributed to HFNC in the population. Conclusion HFNC is being utilized in the community hospital setting for children of varied age and types of respiratory illnesses. Children requiring higher FIO2 are at risk of respiratory deterioration which may identify them earlier for transfer to tertiary care. Further research into the safety and efficacy of HFNC for different paediatric illnesses in the community is needed.
Long term changes in the breeding biology of the woodpigeon Columba palumbus in eastern England

Changes in agricultural practice in eastern England have been shown to have had marked effects upon the winter population size of the woodpigeon Columba palumbus This study examines whether changes in the breeding success of the woodpigeon have also occurred Data were gathered between 1962 and 1983 on the breeding activities of woodpigeons within a wood near Newmarket in eastern England The number of nests monitored each year varied between 16 and 122 with a mean of 45 Agricultural changes resulted in a steep decline in the winter population size in the late 1960's and the breeding population snowed a similar fall Before this decline, productivity was on average 2 8 young per pair, but afterwards it was only 1 8 young per pair This drop in productivity resulted from greater egg predation, which increased steadily over the study period Increased egg predation and variation in seasonal patterns of breeding behaviour are discussed in relation to likely predator numbers and changes in both agricultural and shooting practices In the 1960 s. overwinter starvation was the major limiting factor on the woodpigeon population, but after the mid-1970's low productivity has increasingly become the most important factor
Maternal Exposure to Enalapril Impairs Alveolarization in Neonatal Developing Rat Lung

The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) during fetal or neonatal stages has been involved in lung growth and differentiation process. We studied the effects of maternal exposure to enalapril during late gestation (G13-G21) on lungs from their offsprings. Pregnant rats were administered with enalapril (2,85 mg/kg/day) and lungs analyzed at postnatal ages, significant difference between P0 and P30. Enalapril-treatment did not modify ACE activity in mothers, but decreased significantly in P0 treated-pups suggesting direct placental drug transference. sACE expression increased with age in both groups. AT1 receptors expression was high and localized in alveolar, bronchiole and endothelium cells. We detected larger but fewer alveoli with decreased septation at earlier postnatal stage in enalapril-treated pups. Quantification of immunopositive nuclei demonstrated that in treated pups the proliferation impairs in newborn lungs and thus progressively increased during two postnatal weeks, at difference with controls animals, where the highest proliferation levels were at P0 and then decreased significantly. In coincidence, high α-smooth muscle actin staining at the tips of developing secondary septal structures was observed at P15, evidencing an active elastogenesis. In summary, decreased ACE activity produced histomorphological changes and an impaired cellular proliferation at the saccular stage; however an active proliferation and elastogenesis, at later stages, suggest that the developing lung has the capacity to recover once treatment was stopped. Alterations in RAS function could contribute to the abnormalities in lung development tissue indicating that the system is one intrinsic factor necessary to differentiation and alveolarization process. However, other local factors could be involved in this mechanism.
Accuracy of clinical-functional tools to identify risk of falls among community-dwelling older adults

Abstract Introduction: The identification of older adults who present greater chances of falling is the first step in the prevention of falls. Clinical instruments have been shown to be able to differentiate fallers from non-fallers, but their predictive validity remains controversial. Objective: To investigate the accuracy of the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) and Quick Screen Clinical Fall Risk Assessment (QuickScreen) instruments to identify risk of falls in community-dwelling older adults. Method: This is a prospective methodological study with 81 older adults (≥ 60 years), assessed at baseline by SPPB and QuickScreen and monitored after one year to identify the occurrence of falls. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV) and area under the ROC curve (AUC) were calculated. Results: 28.4% of the sample reported falls. QuickScreen presented 52.2% sensitivity, 74.1% specificity, 44.4% PPV, 79.6% NPV and 0.656 AUC. The AUC for SPPB was not significant (p = 0.087). Conclusion: QuickScreen presented poor accuracy when predicting falls and SPPB was unable to identify community-dwelling older adults at risk of falls. The QuickScreen instrument stood out for its high potential to identify true negatives.
A qualitative study among women immigrants from Somalia – experiences from primary health care multimodal pain rehabilitation in Sweden

Abstract Background: Immigrants often experience difficulties with acculturation and post migratory stress after arrival in a host country and studies report poor health, chronic pain and depression. This is a challenge for primary health care and interventions need to be evaluated. Objectives: To explore the experiences of a group of women from Somalia who took part in a multimodal pain rehabilitation programme in primary healthcare in Northern Sweden. Methods: Seven individual interviews a few months after participation, and a focus group discussion one year after the programme were conducted and analysed with Grounded theory. Results: A core category regained life emerged from the data. This was described as a process in two categories: panic and connection. The participants experienced that the programme was helpful and that the pain was reduced. They became more open-minded; got new ideas and knowledge; were helped to improve their societal adaptation and integration; experienced that they were not alone; and learned that there is benefits when a group of people share experiences and feelings. Conclusions: Multimodal pain rehabilitation can be helpful for women immigrants from Somalia. The programme triggered positive changes in their lives and they received knowledge about how to manage pain and improved their self-confidence and health.
Movements of Stream-Resident and Anadromous Arctic Char (Salvelinus alpinus) in a Perennial Spring on the Canning River, Alaska

Perennial springs in arctic drainages are used extensively by freshwater-resident and anadromous segments of Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) populations. Movements of these fish were monitored in a small spring on the Canning River from May 23 to October 7, 1973, dates approximating spring breakup and winter freeze-up in the drainage. Char passing through the weir ranged in size from 22-mm fry to 595-mm anadromous spawners, though most fish were juveniles measuring 60–200 mm. The spring channel was utilized as (1) a spawning area for anadromous spawners and residual males in autumn, (2) a rearing area for fry and some older juveniles in summer, and most importantly (3) an overwintering area for juvenile char, especially those in their first and second winters of life. Key words: Arctic char, movements, spawning, overwintering, growth, perennial springs, Alaska, arctic
Yield and botanical composition of a mixed grass-legume pasture in response to maintenance fertilization

Este estudo foi realizado em uma pastagem pouco produtiva de Brachiaria brizantha cv. Marandu, consorciada com Arachis pintoi cv. Belmonte (amendoim-forrageiro), estabelecida ha 13 anos em um Latossolo Vermelho-Amarelo no estado do Acre, Amazonia ocidental brasileira. Objetivou-se avaliar a resposta desta pastagem a diferentes combinacoes de fertilizantes, visando identificar os fatores nutricionais responsaveis pela queda da capacidade de suporte da pastagem e pelo reduzido vigor do amendoim-forrageiro. Foi utilizado o delineamento em blocos completos ao acaso, com tres repeticoes, com 12 combinacoes de nitrogenio, fosforo, potassio, calcario, enxofre e micronutrientes (100 kg/ha de N, P2O5 e K2O; 300 kg/ha de calcario dolomitico; 30 kg/ha de enxofre e FTE BR-10). Os fertilizantes foram aplicados em cobertura, em parcelas de 5 × 5 m, e a area experimental foi isolada do pastejo durante 35 dias. A resposta do pasto a adubacao indicou que o nitrogenio foi o principal nutriente limitante a producao de forragem. Os demais nutrientes, aplicados isoladamente ou de forma combinada, sem uma fonte de nitrogenio, nao alteraram a taxa de acumulo de massa seca. Em media, as adubacoes com nitrogenio proporcionaram taxa de acumulo de massa seca de 115 kg/ha/dia, em comparacao a de apenas 32 kg/ha/dia quando nao foi aplicado nitrogenio. Nao houve resposta do amendoim-forrageiro a adubacao, logo ha outros fatores responsaveis pelo seu reduzido vigor de rebrota.
Ciclo biológico de Chrysoperla externa (Hagen)(Neuroptera: chrysopidae) alimentadacon diferentes presas

Biological cycle of Chrysoperla externa (Hagen) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) feeding on several preys Chrysoperla externa (Hagen) is an important insect predator on several agricultural pests. Effect of feeding on several preys on life span of C. externa was studied under laboratory conditions (27 ± 2 oC mean temperature and 60 ± 5 % R.H.). Each of the following preys was daily offered ad libitum to predator: Sitotroga cerealella (Oliver), Aphis craccivora (Koch), Aphis nerii Boyer de Fonscolombe, Thrips tabaci Lyndeman and Tetranychus cinnabarinus (Boisduval). Duration of larval stage was significant lower (7.7 and 10.15 days) when fed on S. cerealella or A. craccivora, whilst when fed on A. nerii, T. tabaci and T.cinnabarinus it lasted 20.3, 19.1 and 16.4 days, respectively. Predator reached pupal stage just when fed on S. cerealella eggs or A. craccivora nymphs and adults showing time mean of 7.95 and 7.55 days, respectively. Conversely, only one individual reached this stage when feeding on A. nerii or T. tabaci, and no predator reached pupal stage when T. cinnabarinus was used as food source. It is concluded that S. cerealella and A. craccivora were the most adequate food sources for predator development, while A. nerii, T. tabaci and T. cinnabarinus resulted less appropriate. Additional key words: Biological control, predator, developmental time, food source
In situ observations of stomatal movements in different light-dark regimes: the influence of endogenous rhythmicity and long-term adjustments

The technical device for continuous microscopic observations of stomatal movements in a gas exchange chamber using digital image analysis, earlier described by Kappen et al. (1994), was technically improved. By electronic remote control, it is now possible repeatedly to record over a period of several days identical stomata on a 25 x 50 mm leaf area. The responses of individual stomata to various light-dark sequences in the light and in the dark phase were investigated on attached leaves of Vicia faba (L.). The amplitude of stomatal oscillations caused by alternating light was highest on the first day of an experimental series and decreased with repeated application, indicating a long-term adjustment to changing light conditions by decreasing sensitivity to intermittent darkening. In the usual dark phase light-dark sequences had little effect on the stomatal aperture, which remained small. These results were widely convergent with the stomatal conductance calculated from the gas exchange measurements. Very prominent is the role of an endogenous rhythmicity of the stomatal response. It could be demonstrated (1) by autonomous stomatal opening before the light phase started; (2) by a suppression of dark response in the early morning hours; (3) by a decreasing light stimulation in the afternoon; (4) by further increase of aperture for several hours if no light was provided in the light phase. Closely adjacent stomata could show divergent dark-opening movements pointing to an autonomous control mechanism located in the guard cells. The endogenously controlled morning opening provides full assimilation capacity in the usually humid morning hours when transpiratory water loss associated with CO 2 -uptake is comparatively small.
The Development of Bullous Pemphigoid in a Known Case of Psoriasis Vulgaris: a case report

Introduction: The development of Bullous pemphigoid (BP) in a patient with Psoriasis vulgaris (PV) is rare, as Bullous pemphigoid affects a different age group and its cause is not related to psoriasis. The cause of coexistence between the two diseases is still not clear and requires more reporting and review. Case Presentation: Here, we report a case of a 55-year-old woman with a 22-year history of Psoriasis vulgaris who developed itching and blisters to all four limbs around the scaly plaques of PV. Biopsy of the lesion revealed sub-epidermal bullae and an eosinophilic inflammatory infiltrate. Immunofluorescence microscopy showed linear C3 deposition at the basement membrane zone, and the condition was diagnosed as Bullous pemphigoid. Treatment in such conditions varies among reported cases, and includes methotrexate, cyclosporine, dapsone, azathioprine, and others. In this case, methotrexate was suggested but because patient could not tolerate the course of methotrexate she was started on a combination therapy of cyclosporine 100 mg PO twice daily and tetracycline PO 500 mg PO Q 6 hourly. Both conditions showed significant improvement within 4 weeks. Take-away lesson: As the cause of the concurrence is still unclear, the correct management for such cases still vary. The case report highlighted our experience to benefit dermatologists and physicians, with one therapeutic regimen that can benefit patients who cannot tolerate methotrexate due to its side effects.
Comparative and morphofunctional studies on mytilus galloprovincialis hemocytes: Presence of two aging‐related hemocyte stages

Abstract Morphological and functional studies were performed on hemocytes from young and adult Mytilus galloprovincialis. The results obtained suggest that only one cell type in two different stages, young or old, is present, consistently with the Mix's one‐cell‐type model. However, both young and old hemocytes appear capable of carrying out similar functions and express common signal molecules; thus, their differences in cytology and number appear to be due to cellular aging.
A revision of the Caridina serrata species group, with descriptions of five new species (Crustacea: Decapoda: Caridea: Atyidae)

The taxonomy of the Caridina serrata species group (Caridea: Atyidae) is revised. Neotypes of C. serrata Stimpson, 1860, and C. cantonensis Yu, 1938, are designated. Additional information on Caridina sphyrapoda Liang and Zhou, 1993 is provided. Five new species of the Caridina serrata species group are described, namely Caridina nanaoensis from Guangdong Province, C. apodosis from Hong Kong, and C. yulinica, C. wumingensis and C. mutata from Guangxi Province, all in southern China. A key to all members of the species group is included.
Scientific Memes: Using the Language of Social Media to Improve Scientific Literacy and Communication in Lifespan Development

Social media is riddled with memes (i.e., captioned images intended to convey cultural ideas or beliefs) that often promote maladaptive and unsupported beliefs about human development and parenting. This paper presents a scientific writing assignment designed to help spread accurate information on human development beyond the classroom through creation and sharing of original material on social media. Students were tasked with identifying applicable themes of the course, transforming these themes into scientific memes with supporting research articles, posting these materials to social media, and reflecting on their experiences. This assignment helps students develop critical thinking and scientific literacy, as well as their ability to apply course concepts to everyday life and share those applications with others. Student outcomes from several sections of Lifespan Development—those with the scientific meme assignment versus those with a traditional writing assignment—were analyzed for differences in quantitative measures of student success (i.e., grades). Students’ written reflections were also assessed for common themes. Findings suggest advantages of social media assignments with regard to students’ sense of purpose, experience with scholarly discourse, and student growth, and may inspire creation of additional innovative assignments that promote student learning and application.
Conserving Manatees: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Intentions of Boaters in Tampa Bay, Florida

Abstract: Boat collisions with manatees ( Trichechus manatus latirostris ) account for about one‐quarter of manatee deaths annually in Florida. This emphasizes the need to influence boaters' behavior through an understanding of their knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, and behavioral intentions toward manatees and their conservation. We conducted a telephone survey of a random sample of boat users whose boats were observed in Tampa Bay, Florida. Five hundred and four boaters completed the survey, a cooperation rate of 55%. Respondents had a mean score of 6.2 on a 10‐question knowledge scale, and supported manatee conservation efforts with a mean score of 3.84 on a 5‐point support scale based on seven statements. Boaters indicated more support for increased public education than for stringent regulations such as speed and wake limits in sea grass areas, no‐entry areas, or increased patrols. Greater knowledge about manatees was positively correlated with support for manatee conservation. To understand boating behaviors, we used the sociopsychological theory of reasoned action to analyze boaters' disregard for speed zones. Results indicate a strong normative influence on boaters' behavioral intention to follow speed zones, with respondents highly motivated to comply with law enforcement. The survey results provide a basis for recommendations about public communication interventions.
ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION AND FIRM PERFORMANCE IN SMALL MEDIUM ENTERPRICE IN COMPUTER SERVICE AND SOFTWARE

Penelitian ini mengkaji pengaruh entrepreneurial orientation terhadap kinerja perusahaan dan juga menginvestigasi lebih lanjut pengaruh respons pasar dalam meningkatkan pengaruh hubungan entrepreneurial orientation terhadap kinerja perusahaan. Penelitian sebelumnya mengungkap, kinerja perusahaan sangat penting untuk kelangsungan hidup perusahaan dan serta kemampuan beradaptasi dengan dinamika lingkungan bisnis seperti: pesaing, pelanggan, ataupun tren pasar.Penelitian ini dilakukan di lingkungan Industri Layanan Komputer dan Peranti Lunak (LKPL) dengan mengambil 126 sampel perusahaan kecil-menengah di Jakarta. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa entrepreneurial orientation tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja perusahaan secara langsung. Penelitian ini juga memberikan bukti empiris terhadap ketidakkonsistenan dari penelitian sebelumnya tentang pengaruh entrepreneurial orientation terhadap kinerja perusahaan. Penelitian ini mendukung bahwa entrepreneurial orientation memiliki pengaruh tidak langsung terhadap kinerja perusahaan, yang dimediasikan oleh respons pasar. Sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa perusahaan yang memiliki enterpreneurial orientation dan responsif terhadap
Does Music Therapy Intervention Have an Effect on the Emotional Behavior of Alzheimer Patients

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not music therapy intervention have an effect on emotional behavior of Alzheimer patients. Behavior variables measuring are agitation and anxiety. STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review of two randomized, controlled trials published in 2009 and 2014, respectively, and one randomized control case study published in 2006. DATA SOURCE: Three published studies comparing music therapy intervention on behavioral modifications with Alzheimer patients were found using PubMed and Medline OUTCOMES MEASURES: All three studies measure behavior in Alzheimer patients based on a variety of well validated measures, Behavior Pathology in Alzheimer’s Disease Rating Scale (BEHAVE-AD), Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory (CMAI) and the Hamilton Scale. RESULTS: Svandottir et al showed a significant reduction in anxiety, activity disturbances and aggressiveness with music therapy intervention, Guétin et al results confirmed the valuable effect that music intervention has on decreasing anxiety in Alzheimer patients and Narme et al study showed an improvement in the emotional state of Alzheimer patient. CONCLUSIONS: The data show benefit to music therapy as a safe and effective method for treating agitation and anxiety in Alzheimer patients. We can conclude that music therapy is effective in reducing severity in behavioral mood. Future studies should aim to report data with larger sample sizes and with different music genres as variables.
GROWTH, AND ANNUAL CYCLES IN WEIGHTS, PLUMAGES AND REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS OF GOOSANDERS IN EASTERN CANADA

SUMMARY A study of Goosanders, in connection with a Fisheries shooting programme on Cape Breton Island, has shown the pattern of growth in young birds, and of plumage and other annual cycles in fully grown birds. The plumage cycles show little difference between the sexes in the first year, with males thereafter moulting about one month earlier than females. Virtually no moult occurs from January to March, nor in adults during April to mid-June, in this area. Weights and measurements permit ageing of flightless young of known sex, and sexing of all fully grown birds, but they do not distinguish first-year from older individuals. Gross examination suggests that males in the second calendar year (11 to 12 months old) may come into reproductive condition, at least under conditions of year-round hunting. Variations in annual moult cycles may be due to differing geographic origin of the birds; I suggest that birds killed in other Goosander shooting programmes should be used for comparative studies parallel to this one.