Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Love at first flight: Wing interference patterns are species-specific and sexually dimorphic in blowflies (Diptera: Calliphoridae)

Wing interference patterns (WIPs) are stable structural colours displayed on insect wings which are only visible at specific viewing geometries and against certain backgrounds. These patterns are widespread among flies and wasps, and growing evidence suggests that they may function as species- and sex-specific mating cues in a range of taxa. As such, it is expected that WIPs should differ between species and show clear sexual dimorphisms. However, the true extent to which WIPs vary between species, sexes, and individuals is currently unclear, as previous studies have only taken a qualitative approach, without considering how WIPs might be perceived by the insect. Here, we perform the first quantitative analysis of inter- and intra-specific variation in WIPs across seven Australian species of the blowfly genus Chrysomya. Using multispectral digital imaging and a tentative model of blowfly colour vision, we provide quantitative evidence that WIPs are species-specific, highlight that the extent of divergence is greater in males than in females, and demonstrate sexual dimorphisms in several species. These data provide evidence that WIPs have diversified substantially in blowflies and suggests that sexual selection may have played a role in this process.
Large, loyal, lingering? An analysis of online overseas audiences for UK news brands

Amidst the financial crisis affecting UK newspapers, one area of optimism is their online overseas audiences. These foreign visitors often outnumber their domestic equivalents, and some newspapers have made the ‘long-distance’ market a key component of their commercial strategies. Overseas news audiences are, however, under-researched, an omission this study aims to help remedy via an investigation into the audiences for 7 UK newspaper brands (and a public-service broadcaster) across 10 countries using data from a leading source of Internet audience measurement, Comscore. The study uses an innovative, multidimensional model (derived from work by Zheng et al.) to analyse audience engagement across the dimensions of visibility, popularity, depth, loyalty and stickiness. The results reveal that there are significant differences in how audiences behave from country to country, dependent on language and culture. The study has implications for how news organizations serve their overseas audiences and suggests new directions for research into audiences for globalized online journalism.
Immunity to varicella-zoster virus in immunocompromised patients

Na een eerste infectie met het varicella-zoster virus (VZV), bekend als varicella of waterpokken, blijft het virus voor de rest van het leven latent aanwezig. Reactivatie veroorzaakt gordelroos (herpes zoster). Personen met een verminderde afweer hebben een verhoogd risico op gordelroos en complicaties daarvan, vergeleken met de algemene bevolking. Het onderzoek dat beschreven wordt in het eerste deel van het proefschrift, richt zich op vergroten van de kennis van de afweer tegen VZV in groepen patienten met een verminderde afweer. Met deze informatie hopen we te kunnen bijdragen aan betere preventie van gordelroos bij deze patienten. Meerdere groepen patienten komen aan bod: patienten met verschillende auto-immuunziekten, patienten die langdurig worden behandeld met nierdialyse en transplantatiepatienten. Bij de meeste van de onderzochte groepen vonden we een verminderde cellulaire afweer tegen VZV, vergeleken met gezonde controlepersonen, terwijl de humorale afweer tegen VZV gelijk was. Bij patienten die langdurig behandeld worden met nierdialyse bleek een hogere leeftijd en een transplantatie in de voorgeschiedenis geassocieerd met een lagere cellulaire afweer tegen VZV. Opmerkelijk was de vondst van een hogere humorale afweer tegen VZV (antilichamen van de IgG-klasse) bij patienten met systemische lupus erythematosus (SLE) dan bij controlepersonen. Wij vonden in een longitudinale studie bij patienten met SLE echter geen aanwijzingen voor (subklinische) reactivaties van VZV die dit fenomeen zouden kunnen verklaren. Het tweede deel van het proefschrift gaat over vaccinatie bij patienten met een auto-immuun inflammatoire reumatische aandoening. Een overzicht van de literatuur en een voorstel voor richtlijnen worden in dit deel gepresenteerd.
Efek Anti Inflamasi Ekstrak Daun Binahong [Anredera cordifolia (Ten.) Steenis] Topikal terhadap Jumlah PMN Neutrofil pada Tikus Jantan Sprague Dawley

The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of binahong leaf extract ointment topically in a new incision wound healing compared to povidone iodine ointment. An experimental study was in vivo and was carried out using pre- and post-test group design from March to April 2015. The subject of the study was 30 Sprague Dawley White Male Rats divided into 5 groups. Group 1 was given base ointment, group 2 was given povidone iodine ointment, group 3 was given binahong leaf extract ointment 10%, group 4 was given binahong leaf extract ointment 20%, group 5 was given binahong leaf extract ointment 40%. The ointment was given 4 hours after incisions. The study data were tested with Levene Test, paired sample t-test, independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Post Hoc test using SPSS program version 20. The average concentrate of neutrophils before and after treatment with paired sample t-test showed a significant difference (p<0.05). Effectivity test between groups with independent t-test showed a significant difference except on a positive control group and binahong leaf extract 40%, Post Hoc test showed that there was a significant difference between applying binahong leaf extract ointment and povidone iodine ointment. In conclusion, binahong leaf extract ointment 40% has an anti-inflammatory effect in decreasing 81.25% of PMN neutrophil on incision wound but it less than povidone iodine ointment in decreasing 84.64% of PMN neutrophil.
Potential and Challenges on Amphibians and Reptiles Research in West Java

West Java Province has the largest population amongst others in Java, and therefore land conversion rate in the region is increasing. Approximately 40% of forest areas in West Java has been converted between 1990–2015. As a consequence, the number of bi­odiversity in the region is decreasing, including amphibians and rep­tiles. These groups play an important role in the food chain of an ecosystem, and are very sensitive to environmental changes. How­ever, comprehensive research on amphibian and reptile species in West Java is suboptimal. Visual Encounter Survey has performed in seven districts in West Java for one month and has recorded 26 amphibian species and 27 reptile species. These species were in­cluding Javan endemic species (for example: Fejervarya iskandari, Huia masonii, Limnonectes microdiscus, Megophrys montana, and Microhyla achatina), introduced species (Calotes versicolor), and species with a new distribution record (Leptophryne borbonica and Kalophrynus minusculus). In addition, cryptic species (Genus Lep­tophryne and Cyrtodactylus), which are interesting for further stud­ies, were observed. This study has demonstrated that the potential of a comprehensive study of amphibian and reptile species in West Java is great. Apart from this, conserving the biodiversity in the region also challenging due to the high rate in land conversion
The CSI Effect and the impact of DNA evidence on mock jurors and jury deliberations

ABSTRACT The present research examined the CSI Effect and the impact of DNA evidence on mock jurors and jury deliberations using a 3 (Crime Drama Viewing: low, moderate, high) × 3 (Evidence: DNA innocent, DNA guilty, no DNA control) design. A sample of 178 jury-eligible college students read a case of breaking and entering. Pre-deliberation, some support for a CSI Effect was found with high viewers’ extent of guilt ratings significantly lower than moderate and low viewers’ in the no DNA control and the DNA innocent conditions. This effect was not present for verdicts. Contrary to a CSI Effect, crime drama viewing was not related to guilt judgments with incriminating DNA evidence. A content analysis of comments made during deliberations found little support for the CSI Effect entering the jury room. Specifically, CSI Effect predictions were not supported when examining the discussion of DNA evidence, expressing DNA opinions, or mentioning missing evidence. Overall, the limited CSI Effect found for individuals was attenuated during deliberation. The alarm raised over a possible CSI Effect influencing jury decision making may be unwarranted.
Application of a Plackett-Burman Design for Screening Raw Materials Mainly Affecting the Properties of Mum (Thai Fermented Sausage)

The objective of this study was to screen the factors that play an important role on quality of Thai fermented sausage (Mum) by using the Plackett-Burman screening design. The studied factors included 5 ingredients for Mum production namely minced garlic, roasted rice powder, salt, ground glutinous rice and sodium nitrite and 4 starter culture species, Pediococcus acidilactici KK3, Weissella cibaria CM7, Lactobacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum CP1, and L. plantarum subsp. plantarum KK6. According to the experimental design, twelve treatments of Mum were produced and then analyzed for sensorial quality (color, odor, homogeneity, hardness, sourness, saltiness and overall acceptability), pH, total acidity and texture (shear force). The analysis showed that among various studied factors, salt, sodium nitrite and P. acidilactici KK3 were the main factors influencing Mum quality.
Supply chain agility as an acclimatisation process to environmental uncertainty and organisational vulnerabilities: insights from British SMEs

Abstract Even though supply chain agility (SCA) has been considered an essential concept in supply chain management (SCM) research, the way it is experienced and manifested, especially by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has received much less attention. Our purpose is to focus on SME organisational vulnerabilities in the context of increased environmental uncertainty, and explore how SCA is developed and applied by SMEs amid their vulnerabilities. By relying on insights from comparative case studies of three British SMEs, we examine SME SCA as an acclimatisation process and delve into SMEs’ experiences of facing environmental uncertainty while developing and applying SCA. Our findings highlight that organisational attitudes underlie how SMEs perceive environmental uncertainty, tackle organisational vulnerabilities and develop SCA as an acclimatisation process. Our findings also reveal that resource constraints, supply chain relationships, interorganisational power dynamics, and access to information play important roles in developing SCA.
Effect of Different Amount of Water Hyacinth as Mulch on Potato and Tomato at the Saline Soil of Noakhali

The experiment was conducted at the farmer’s field of FSRD site, Hazirhat, Noakhali, during the Rabi season (2014-15 & 2015-16) to observe the effect of different amount of water hyacinth as mulch on potato and tomato at the saline soil of Noakhali. Different mulch treatments viz. T1 = No mulch, T2 =56 t/ha, T3 = 62 t/ha and T4 = 68 t/ha were tested in the experiment. Different amount of water hyacinth had marked effect on soil moisture conservation to reduce the adverse effect of soil salinity. The maximum soil moisture (%) status and the lowest salinity level (dS m-1) recorded both for potato and tomato at harvest stage mulched with 68 t water hyacinth ha-1. The highest yield 26.46 t ha-1 and 67.29 t ha-1coupled with gross margin 165800 tk. ha-1 and 646930 tk. ha-1 obtained from T4 treatment both for potato and tomato, respectively. Cultivation of Potato and Tomato with water hyacinth as mulch @ 68 t ha-1 might be a good option to minimize the adverse effect of soil salinity as well as for higher yield and economic return at the saline soil of Noakhali.
Migrant Farmworkers' Perceptions of Pesticide Risk Exposure in Adams County, Pennsylvania: A Cultural Risk Assessment

Agricultural exceptionalism, a system in which regular labor laws and standards do not apply to farm labor, makes migrant farmworkers particularly vulnerable populations—economically, socially, and in terms of environmental health. To address inequities inherent in migrant farmworker marginalization, studies advocate for actively engaging the migrant farmworker population in the conversation surrounding these issues. We conducted 40 semistructured interviews with migrant farmworkers in Adams County, Pennsylvania, to understand pesticide risk exposure perceptions and practices. We employed the Health Belief Model as our cultural risk assessment frame, using it in combination with technical risk assessment, which uses government calculations (from the Environmental Protection Agency) to quantify pesticide risk exposure. We used mixed methods analyses (quantitative and qualitative) to compare and understand farmworker demographics, perceived risk, perceived control, and risk behavior. Results show that demographics —e.g., age, education, visa status—are important factors in risk perception. They also confirm observations present in many earlier studies. While trainings and educational materials are valuable to help build awareness of risk, a systemic lack of control over their circumstances make it hard for migrant farmworkers to engage in safe behavior. Results also highlight the limitations of technical risk assessment. Such calculations, however, rarely account for risk perceptions and experiences of farmworkers themselves. Acknowledging the voices of migrant farmworkers is an essential first step in rebalancing inequities of power in our food a Department of Environmental Studies, Gettysburg College; Box 2455; 300 North Washington Street; Gettysburg, PA
The pathogens of blood stream infection in the patients who applied to emergency medicine service: a three year retrospective analysis of a university hospital -

Blood stream infection (BSI) is a critical clinic situation that requires immediate diagnosis and treatment. In this study, we aimed to determine the BSI pathogens among the patients who admitted to emergency medicine clinic (EC). A retrospective surveillance study was conducted to evaluate the results of blood culture of the emergency patients in a university hospital between January 2015 and December 2017. Total 4569 blood culture were performed between the study period, and 802 (17.5%) of them yielded positive result, of which 14 (1.7%) were fungi, and remaining 788 (98.3%) were bacteria. Except the coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNSs) which was the major contaminant of blood cultures; Escherichia coli (n: 170; 21.2%) was the most frequently isolated organisms in this survey, and this was followed by Klebsiella spp. (n: 55; 6.8%) and Staphylococcus aureus (n: 54; 6.7%). The frequency of extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs) among the members of Enterobacteriaceae was measured as 38.2%, and the methicillin resistance of S. aureus was 7.4%. The common community acquired bacteremia agents were detected as relatively less, in such an order as Streptococcus pneumoniae (n: 14; 1.7%), beta-hemolytic streptococci (n: 11; 1.3%), and Brucella spp. (n: 7; 0.8%). This study indicates that gram negative enteric bacteria are the most frequent pathogens of BSI, and the high antimicrobial resistance mediated by ESBL resistance poses a substantial therapeutic problem in our region. The results also suggest that S. pneumoniae seems to be circulating in the community despite the vaccination campaigns. Emergency departments are critical units to diagnose community-acquired bacteremia and to commence appropriate antimicrobial chemotherapy for the patients with BSI.
Pharmacoinvasive Strategy Versus Lysis and Risk Stratification Strategy in Treatment of Stemi Patients

Stemi is a clinical syndrome defined by characteristic symptoms of myocardial ischemia in association with persistent electrocardiographic (ECG) ST elevation and subsequent release of biomarkers of myocardial necrosis.Was to detect efficacy and predictors of outcomes of pharmacoinvasive treatment strategy in STEMI patients over reperfusion with thrombolysis only in areas with non-PCI capable centers as in most of hospitals in middle east. A time limited prospective interventional study started in November 2016 till November 2018. Patients divided into two groups, first group 300 patients treated with Lysis full dose TNK followed by risk stratification, the other 300 will go through pharmacoinvasive strategy as stream study by doing routine coronary angiography 3 to 24 hours after successful lysis, if lysis failed in both groups’ patient will go directly to rescue PCI. Successful lysis is defined as > 50% regression of ST segment elevation with pain relief. Lysis associated with more myocardial damage, more Troponin release and less preservation of myocardial contractility function measured by Echo by EF. Pharmacoinvasive strategy significantly reduce risk of reinfarction, need for CABG, PCI, arrhythmia, preservation of EF and at least is as effective as 1ry PCI.
Effect of Baekgaeja Acupressure Therapy on Smoking College Students

College students who smoke are increasing. Smoking is not good for your health. Baekgaeja ear acupressure therapy is effective for smoking cessation. The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of baekgaeja ear acupressure therapy on nicotine dependence, exhaled carbon monoxide and urine cotinine in college students. The subjects of this study composed of 30 for the experimental group and 30 for the control group who were smoking college students at B and C city. Baekgaeja ear acupressure therapy was conducted for 2 times per week and lasted for 4 weeks on the experimental group. Data were analyzed with SPSS WIN 20.0. The experimental group showed significantly lower nicotine dependence(t=5.924, p<.001), exhaled carbon monoxide(t=4.024, p<.001), urine cotinine(x 2 =7.177, p=.015) than that of the control group after intervention. Therefore, it was considered that baegaeja ear acupressure therapy was likely be useful as a therapeutic intervention for smoking cessation in college students.
Role of patient-reported symptoms and functioning in the care of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

Introduction: Regular assessment of patients’ health related quality of life (HRQoL) with feedback to clinicians can play an important role in patient-doctor communication, problem detection and monitoring. Many cancer specific HRQoL instruments are available but their clinical utility in routine practice has not been systematically evaluated. The aim was to develop a HRQoL questionnaire for patients with advanced colorectal cancer (CRC) for use in routine practice and to explore ways to increase its’ clinical utility. Methods and results: A comprehensive development strategy was used to create CRC specific questionnaire for clinical practice. The strategy involved exploration of issues discussed in consultations of 17 CRC patients (68 consultations), review of literature, interviews with 7 oncologists and 10 patients, validation of the questionnaire in a sample of 155 CRC patients and validation in 448 patients as part of a wider study. A 55 item questionnaire, QuEST-Cr was created. Exploratory work was performed to examine the longitudinal impact of patient reported HRQoL collection with feedback using data from 198 patients’ oncology consultations over 4 consecutive visits. Impact of intervention on consultation content and communication preferences of patients and doctors were examined. Findings highlight lack of discussions about psychosocial issues even when patients reported poor functioning. Repeated assessment helped to maintain discussions of patients’ symptoms over time but not psychosocial issues. Training oncologists was considered a way of increasing the impact of patient reported HRQoL intervention. Review of literature identified barriers that needed to overcome. Conceptual models of adult learning guided the choice of teaching methods. Development of trigger DVDs provided valuable experiential learning opportunity. Conclusion: I developed and evaluated an instrument for screening and identifying the needs of CRC patients in routine clinical practice. I developed a training programme for oncologists which may help increase the clinical utility of patient reported HRQoL data.
SO020INAPPROPRIATE PRESCRIPTION OF NEPHROTOXIC DRUGS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE: A COMMUNITY-BASED ANALYSIS FROM THE STOCKHOLM CREATININE MEASUREMENTS (SCREAM) PROJECT

Alessandro Gasparini, Björn Wettermark, Katharina Schmidt-Mende, Marie Evans, Abdul Rashid Qureshi, Peter Barany, Carl-Gustaf Elinder, Juan-Jesus Carrero Division of Family Medicine Karolinska Institutet Stockholm Sweden, Division of Renal Medicine and Baxter Novum Karolinska Institutet Stockholm Sweden, Public Healthcare Services Committee Stockholm City Council Stockholm Sweden and Department of Health Sciences University of Leicester Leicester United Kingdom
Direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty requires less supplemental acetabular screw fixation and fewer blood transfusions than posterior approach

Background: This study evaluates the use of supplemental acetabular cup screw fixation during direct anterior approach (DAA) versus posterior approach total hip arthroplasty (THA). Methods: A retrospective review of all THAs performed by a single fellowship-trained total joint surgeon at a tertiary academic medical center between January 2010 and January 2013 identified 136 primary THAs (124 patients). The following variables were analyzed: age, body mass index (BMI), American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score, operative side, surgical approach, operative time, estimated blood loss, blood transfusion, implant design, number of acetabular screws used, offset (high, standard, or coxa vara), cup anteversion, and cup abduction. Results: There were 31 DAA and 105 posterior-approach primary THAs performed. Significantly fewer acetabular screws were used in DAA compared to posterior approach (1.0 vs. 1.9 screws, P<0.001). Patients who received acetabular screws had a significantly increased likelihood of requiring a blood transfusion (OR=4.4). Patients who received blood transfusions had significantly more acetabular screws placed than patients who did not receive transfusions (2 vs. 1.2 screws, P<0.001). DAA patients had a significantly lower mean BMI than posterior approach patients (26.2 vs. 30.6). There were no significant differences in age, gender, operative time, cup abduction, cup anteversion, estimated blood loss, or blood transfusions between the two cohorts. Conclusions: The number of supplemental acetabular screws used in THA performed by DAA was significantly less than during a posterior surgical approach, and supplemental screw fixation was associated with a significantly increased likelihood of requiring a blood transfusion. Surgeons should consider these factors when deciding which THA approach may be best for an individual patient.