Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Patterning of midlife marital trajectories in enduring marriages in a dyadic context: Physical and mental health outcomes in later years

The current study, using prospective data over 25 years (1991–2015; N = 245 couples), investigates life course dyadic patterns of positive and negative marital trajectories (i.e., marital strength and strain, respectively) in middle-aged husbands and wives and an array of physical and mental health outcomes associated with these patterns. Spousal warmth, spouse’s constructive conflict resolution, and couple’s joint participation were used as indicators of marital strength, whereas spousal hostility, spouse’s destructive conflict resolution, and marital instability were used as indicators of marital strain. Four dyadic latent classes with heterogeneous trajectory patterns were identified using husbands’ and wives’ concurrent strength and strain marital trajectories (1991–2001), including a couple stable and moderately favorable group, a couple stable and highly favorable group, a couple stable and husband more favorable than wife group, and a husband improving with wife slightly worsening group. The best health outcomes in 2015 were generally reported by members of the couple stable and highly favorable group, whereas the worst health outcomes were found, on average, for members of the husband improving with wife slightly worsening group. Based on these findings, interventions should promote and develop resiliency factors, thereby aiding in the redirection or improvement of middle-aged spouses’ marital trajectories, which can reduce detrimental positive–negative imbalances in marital strength and strain.
Precipitation Isotopes Associated with the Duration and Distance of Moisture Trajectory in a Westerly-Dominant Setting

A Lagrangian diagnostic adjusted using specific humidity, with 6 h intervals along the trajectory and with lifting condensation level as cloud base height, was employed to identify the moisture source regions around the Tianshan Mountains, northwest China. Then, the relationship between precipitation stable isotopes and diagnosed duration–distance of moisture trajectory was analyzed. In this region, the median value of transport duration from moisture source to precipitation sampling site is approximately 3 days, and most moisture sources are closer than 1000 km. According to the Lagrangian diagnosed moisture sources, the higher precipitation summer months usually have rapid air mass movement, and remotely sourced moisture can be delivered to arid central Asia; in the dryer winter months, the moisture loading is weak, and longer transport duration and shorter source distances are observed. As trajectory duration increases, δ18O in sampled precipitation shows a positive trend, especially on the northern slope, and the short-duration events are usually significantly impacted by local recycled moisture with depleted isotopic signatures. The northern slope usually shows relatively shorter duration and longer distance, and more distant sources have more enriched isotopic values.
The representation of low- and middle-income countries in the psychiatric research literature

Despite the growing importance of mental health in international and national policies, the contribution to the psychiatric evidence base from non-Western countries is sparse. Such a gap in research output between high- and low-income countries constrains improvements in public health and mental health policy and practice in developing countries, where there is perhaps the greatest unmet need. If research is to inform local mental health policy and practice, it must reflect the diverse realities of local health systems and cultural factors.
Liver metastasis and local recurrence of meningeal hemangiopericytoma: a case report

This report describes the clinical features, diagnostic and treatment modalities of a 62-year-old female patient with liver metastasis and local recurrence of meningeal hemangiopericytoma (HPC), who presented with the clinical manifestations of memory deterioration, visual reduction and abdominal mass for one month. Skull and abdominal computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and 18FFluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET)-CT were used for pre-surgery identification. Lesions without FDG uptake and less tumoral viability was observed through FDG-PET-CT, which was characteristic features of HPC before operation. The intraoperative specimens from the liver resection and the calvarium were pathologically examined for further confirming the diagnosis. The patient underwent liver resection and bilateral frontal cerebral convex and parafalx resection as well as intracranial pressure sensor implantation for liver metastasis and local recurrence of HPC respectively. The patient recovered well and no recurrence or distant metastasis was found after 2-year follow-up. Early diagnosis and long-term follow-up are crucial for patients with hepatic metastasis or local recurrence of HPC, and FDG-PET-CT is recommended as an ideal imaging tool. Radical resection of HPC lesions is considered as an optimal treating approach.
Drift-Alfven Fluctuations and Transport in Multiple Interacting Magnetized Electron Temperature Filaments

Steep thermal gradients in a magnetized plasma can induce a variety of spontaneous low frequency excitations such drift-Alfven waves and vortices. We present results from basic experiments on heat transport in magnetized plasmas with multiple heat sources in close proximity1. The experiments were carried out at the upgraded Large Plasma Device (LAPD) operated by the Basic Plasma Science Facility at the University of California, Los Angeles. The setup consists of three biased probe-mounted CeB6 crystal cathodes that inject low energy electrons along a strong magnetic field into a pre-existing cold afterglow plasma forming three electron temperature filaments. A triangular spatial pattern is chosen for the thermal sources and multiple axial and transverse probe measurements allow for determination of the cross-field mode patterns and axial filament length. When the three sources are placed within a few collisionless electron skin depths, a non-azimuthally symmetric wave pattern emerges due to the overlap of drift-Alfven modes forming around each filament. This leads to enhanced cross-field transport from nonlinear convective $(\mathrm{E}\times \mathrm{B})$ chaotic mixing and rapid density and temperature profile collapse in the inner triangular region of the filaments. Steepened thermal gradients form in the outer triangular region, which spontaneously generates quasi-symmetric, higher azimuthal mode number drift-Alfven fluctuations. A steady-current model with emissive sheath boundary predicts the plasma potential and shear flow contribution from the sources. A statistical study of the fluctuations reveal amplitude distributions that are skewed which is signature of intermittency in the transport dynamics.
Portuguese Institutions’ Strategies and Challenges to Attract International Students

Public institutions in Portugal have not invested in strategies to attract international students until recently, when the adoption of new legislation and a national strategy for internationalization created more appealing conditions for it. This article aims to study the strategies institutions employ to recruit international students in a country less attractive than the major receiving countries and the main challenges they encounter. The study draws on interviews with top and middle managers in two public universities. The findings identify three types of strategies: institutional branding, revision of admission procedures, and curricular adjustments. The main challenges are the creation of institutional structures with an exclusive remit for international students and the choice of teaching language, despite a prevailing opinion that the Portuguese language should be maintained as a competitive advantage.
Incremental Passivity Control in Multilevel Cascaded H-Bridge Converters

A low-capacitance static compensator (LC-StatCom) based on a cascaded H-bridge (CHB) multilevel converter can be an efficient and low-cost solution for reactive power compensation in power grids. However, the reduced capacitance, and, therefore, faster capacitor voltage dynamics, makes it challenging to control it. Classical cascade control schemes, in which the bandwidths associated with the inner current loop and the outer capacitor voltage loop need to be separated enough, are the most reported approaches. Nevertheless, for the LC-StatCom case, the voltage loop can be almost as fast as that one of the current loop. For this reason, this article proposes a control approach that does not separate voltage and current dynamics. Concretely, we propose a multi-input linear time-variant control law, based on incremental passivity theory for CHB multilevel converters. The proposed control guarantees stability despite saturation in the control signal. In addition, it provides capacitor voltage balance without the need to use a specific balancing stage. This article, first, reviews the average model of the converter and, then, analyses the steady-state dynamic behavior to determine the desired and coherent reference signals. Then, it applies an incremental passivity control approach to drive the LC-StatCom state variables to the desired references. After introducing the proposed control law, experimental results on a seven-level 1-kVA CHB LC-StatCom are shown to demonstrate its excellent performance in steady state and transients.
Computed tomography reading strategies in lung cancer screening

Numerous studies investigating low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) as a screening tool for lung cancer have either recently been completed or are ongoing. However, the optimum strategy for detecting nodules in a CT screening programme is still unknown. To date screening trials have varied substantially in their reading strategies. Each of these strategies may lead to different rates of true and false positive detection. The ideal strategy would maximise detection of lung cancers while minimising unnecessary costly and potentially harmful investigations. The type of strategy chosen also has significant implications for the number of radiologists required for a screening programme, and their workload. The investigations contained in this thesis are aimed at identifying an optimal and pragmatic reading strategy for LDCT screening. First, the potential role of radiographers as readers for LDCT screening was investigated. Following training and an assessment of continuous feedback learning, the performance of radiographers reading LDCT screening examinations was prospectively compared against radiologists; the performance of these radiographers was comparable to that of radiologists in the published literature, but inferior to that of radiologists reading the same scans. However, using radiographers as concurrent readers helped to improve radiologists' sensitivities in nodule detection, with an increase in false positive detections that is still below that reported for computeraided detection (CAD) systems.
Aspergillosis of Gastrointestinal Tract Mimicking Malignancy: A Case Report

A variety of infectious diseases can have clinical, radiological and histopathological findings that mimic various malignancies. We report a case of a 53 year old immunocompetent man admitted initially as a case of perforation peritonitis with strong clinical suspicion of a gastric malignancy. Histologically, the biopsy from the stomach perforation site showed necrotic gastric wall with scattered atypical cells in muscularis. Initially suspected to be neoplastic, these cells could not be characterized definitively by an immunohistochemistry panel. However, special stains for fungi done on account of necrosis, demonstrated presence of numerous fungal hyphae of Aspergillus in the gastric ulcer slough. Systemic antifungal treatment was instituted after which the patient showed significant clinical improvement and was discharged from the hospital following an uneventful recovery. To the best of the author’s knowledge, this is the first report of a case of Aspergillus infection mimicking gastric malignancy in a non-immunocompromised individual from India.
Impact of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Iron Deficiency Anaemia Status Among Females of Reproductive Age Group (20-21-year-old) Studying in Government Home Economics College Lahore, Pakistan

Background: Iron deficiency anemia has emerged as a major public health issue in developed and developing countries. According to WHO 29% of all women of reproductive age group are diagnosed to have anemia. Objectives:1) to determine Hemoglobin (Hb) levels among girls 20-21-year-old by Sahli’s method 2) to identify correlation between Hb levels and KAP scores among girls 20-21-year-old. Methods cross sectional study design applied with convenient sampling technique; and sample of 150 girls 20-21 year old was taken. Standardized KAP questionnaire was developed from FAO Guidelines upon iron deficiency anemia, and administered. Hb levels were determined in laboratory by Sahli’s method and classification of anemia was made according to WHO guidelines 2011. Frequency trend of anemia was noted, and Pearson product correlation was applied to Hb levels and KAP scores for risk analysis. Results19.3% had mild, 51.3% had moderate, and 13.3% had severe anemia. Only 16% girls had normal Hb levels. 54% had good knowledge about anemia with Pearson correlation (r) = 0.092, P=0.263. 79% had positive attitude towards self-awareness of anemia as a disease but correlation (r) was found to be in inverse relation (-0.005), P= 0.95. Highly significant positive correlation was found between dietary practices and Hb levels; where 53% had shown desired dietary practices with r= 0.174, P= 0.033. Conclusions: increasing trend of iron deficiency anemia among young girls of reproductive age group was seen; mostly related to life style and behavior towards importance of taking balanced diet. Representative sample study is strongly suggested.
Akses ke Sarana Sanitasi Dasar sebagai Faktor Risiko Kejadian Stunting pada Balita Usia 6-59 Bulan

Stunting is a condition of failure to thrive in children under five (infants under five years old) due to chronic malnutrition so children are too short for their age. Toddlers are short (stunted) and very short (severely stunted) are toddlers with body length (PB/U) or height (TB/U) according to their age compared to WHO-2010 standard. The research objective was to analyze the relationship between Access to Basic Sanitation Facilities and Stunting Events in children aged 6-59 months in East Lampung Regency. The study using a case-control design with a population was all children aged 6 to 59 months in nine stunting locus villages in the Regency East Lampung in 2018. Cases are 200 stunting children, controls are 200 children in normal status. Cases were taken from nine villages which were designated as stunting loci, while controls were normal toddlers who were in one integrated healthcare center with cases. Data collection by interview and measurement and observation. Univariate, bivariate data analysis, and multivariate (multiple logistic regression test). The results of the multivariate analysis found two variables related to the incidence of stunting, namely access to healthy latrines OR 5,99 (95%CI:2,98-9,23), Access to clean water sources OR=5,99 (95% CI:3,31-10,83), after being controlled by variable history of infectious diseases, history of MPASI administration and history of growth monitoring. Access to healthy latrines and access to clean water sources that meet health requirements is a risk factor for stunting after adjusting for the variable history of infectious disease, history of MPASI administration, history of growth monitoring.
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profile of Coliforms from Bovine Mastitis Cases among Pastoral Herds in Parts of Kaduna State, Nigeria: Curbing the Environmental Health Risk

Consumption of raw milk from pastoral bovines have been identified as a major source of public and environmental health risk in developing countries. Antimicrobial resistance is a global health challenge threatening the lives of humans and animals. The indiscriminate use of antimicrobial agents among the pastoralists on commercial animals, especially for non-therapeutic purposes has been linked to the development of resistant strains of potentially pathogenic bacteria which are being transferred from animals to humans. This study investigated the antimicrobial susceptibility profile of coliform bacteria isolated from mastitis milk of pastoral herds. Out of 147 milk samples collected and screened for subclinical mastitis, 29 (19.7%) were positive. Out of the 29 mastitis positive samples, 13 (8.8%) were positive for coliforms (6 E. coli and 7 K. pneumoniae). All the coliform isolates showed 100% resistance to Penicillin and Tetracycline, and were all 100% susceptible to Imipenem. High multidrug resistance was expressed by all the isolates to Penicillin, Tetracycline and Erythromycin. All the isolates (100%) had Multiple Antibiotic Resistance Index (MARI) of 0.2 and above which is an indication of gross abuse of antibiotics within the studied population. However, antibiotics still effective against the coliform species tested were Imipenem (100%), Ciprofloxacin (92.3%), Gentamycin (92.3%), Chloramphenicol (84.6%), Amoxicillin/ Clavulanic acid (84.6%) and Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim (69.2%).
TOXICITY OF DIFFERENT PLANT EXTRACTS AND GREEN SILVER NANOPARTICLES AGAINST PLUTELLA XYLOSTELLA (LEPIDOPTERA: PLUTELLIDA)

The diamondback moth, Plutellaxylostella (Lepidoptera; Plutellidae) is one of the most notorious and cosmopolitan insect pests of brassica crops around the world. P. xylostella may causes 90% yield losses in brassica crops. Various control measures have been adopted to manage this pest; however, the most effective control method is the use of synthetic chemical insecticides. Overuse of insecticides have many adverse effects including insecticide resistance, hazardous to environment, long persistency, interfere with food chain. There is an urgent need for alternative control measures which should be effective, environmental friendly and economically safer. Bio pesticides include plant extracts and green synthesized nano-based insecticides are among these measures, which can be useful for the management of P. xylostella. Less work has been carried out on the use of green synthesized plant products against P. xylostella. Therefore, current study has been planned to evaluate the toxicity of plant extracts and green synthesized nano-based plant products against P. xylostella. Eight plants extract (neem, bakain, bitter-gourd, clove, eucalyptus, dathura, garlic and ginger) and their nano-based products (green synthesis silver nanoparticles) were applied in different concentrations against 3rd larval instars of P. xylostella. Mortality were recorded after 24, 48 and 72 hours of application of treatments. Corrected mortality was calculated using Abbot’s formula and LC50 values were calculated.
Influence of Developmental Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Exposure on Longitudinal Cognitive Flexibility and Neuron Morphology in the Prefrontal Cortex: A Research Protocol

Cannabis is one of the most commonly used substances during pregnancy. The components of cannabis are able to cross the placental barrier. Furthermore, perinatal cannabis exposure in affected offspring has been associated longitudinally with cognitive deficit in the form of attention. Therefore, we hypothesize that developmental Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) exposure affects cognitive flexibility and leads to permanent neuron morphology changes in affected offspring. We propose to test these hypotheses in the offspring of 25 C57BL/6 THC-exposed pregnant mice by conducting a visual discrimination with reversal task (VDR) at post-gestational day 40 (P40), P80, P120 and a Golgi-Cox staining protocol at P140 in pyramidal cortical neurons of layer II/III and VI of the prefrontal cortex. The combination of this behavioural paradigm and the dendrite analysis for length, diameter and volume can provide insight on neurobiological consequences of perinatal cannabis and may lead to the development of therapeutic interventions in affected children.
The frictional geography of cultural heritage. Grounding the Faro Convention into urban experience in Forlì, Italy

ABSTRACT Cultural heritage is nurtured by, and nurtures, space and place dynamics that are multidimensional and ambiguous. In this paper I engage with a ‘frictional geography’ of heritage-making to question the principles and practices of the Framework Convention on the Value of Cultural Heritage for Society of the Council of Europe, a charter predicated on the principle of citizens’ inclusion and co-operation. The friction metaphor has emerged in the last decade in social and cultural geographies, bringing together globalisation, mobilities and more-than-human approaches. I will refer to an ethnographic study based in Forlì, Italy, where the local administration has been supporting a Faro process from 2016 to 2018. Reflecting on this case study, I ask: What happens once the principles of local democracy and heritage co-construction are enacted on the ground of everyday urban experiences? What frictions, conflicts and ambiguities arise? The case of Forlì serves as a useful illustration of how diverse acceptances of the same heritage-making process coexist and ‘rub’ against one another. A ‘frictional geography’ approach might also be employed to explore other place-making processes, especially those accompanied by the claim of the right of citizens to participate, on the one hand, and increasing societal conflicts, on the other.
Effect of Water Stress on the Yield 
of Selected Vegetable Crops in the 
Southern Guinea Savannah Ecological 
Zone of Nigeria

Water stress effect on the yield of tomato (Lycopersicum Esculentum) and onion (AlliumCepa) crops was carried. This study is aimed at understanding the required amount of water needed by onion and tomato plants daily and to predetermine the yield expected from scheduled irrigation under limited water supply. Randomised complete block design experimental layout was employed and replicated five times. The irrigation interval observed was controlled on the first block of regular four days; the second, third and fourth blocks were irrigated six, seven, and nine days respectively. The result of onion showed the highest yield of 31.5 kg/plot (12 t/ha) from the four days regular irrigation interval, followed by six days irrigation interval with a yield of 30.9 kg/plot (11.77 t/ha). The lowest yield of 18.3 kg/plot (6.97 t/ha) was obtained for the nine days irrigation interval. Similarly, the highest yield of 43.1 kg/plot (16 t/ha) in regular four days irrigation interval and the lowest yield of 13.4 kg/plot (5.1 t/plot) for nine days interval was recorded for tomato. The result of this study shows that irrigating at an interval of four to five days has the highest significant yield of 16 t/ha and under critical conditions, the farmer can irrigate seven days as up to 65% - 70% yield was obtained. Irrigation should not be scheduled nine (9) days because about 42% of the yield is lost. It is therefore concluded that the yield water use relationship shows that both onion and tomato crops increases with an increase in the rate of seasonal evapotranspiration provided water application rate does not exceed the required amount at the required amount.