Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Ischemic Stroke Severity, Stroke Types and Early Mortality in Patients with End-stage Renal Disease

ÖZ Objective: To compare the demographic characteristics, vascular risk factors, stroke subtypes and early prognosis of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD)/normal renal function (NRF) with acute ischemic stroke (IS). Methods: Demographic data and vascular risk factors of patients with acute stroke between August 1 2013-April 1 2015 were determined. Patients diagnosed with ESRD who were receiving dialysis treatment with a glomerular filtration rate below 15, were included in the study. Stroke severity was determined by using the National Stroke Health Stroke scale. To determine the types of IS, “Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment” TOAST criteria were used. Deaths during hospitalization were used to determine early mortality. Results: Of the 132 patients included in the study, 33.3% had ESRD and 66.6% had normal renal functions (NRF). Demographic characteristics and risk factors did not differ between ESRD and NRF groups. When stroke types were compared, it was determined that stroke with undetermined etiology with more than one etiology was higher in ESRD patients. Of all patients 10.6% died in hospital and this rate was 20.5% in ESRD patients.
Unconventional optical properties of 2D Janus SMoSe induced by structural asymmetry

The Janus SMoSe monolayer that is best-known for its structural asymmetry is found to exhibit unconventional optical properties compared with its counterpart MoSe2. Optical transmittance measurements on monolayers that are directly synthesized on sapphire substrates reveal that the transmittance, as well as the real and imaginary parts of the optical dielectric constants of Janus SMoSe obtained from the Kramers–Kronig constrained analysis, show strong dependence on the polarization direction of the incident light. Meanwhile, the transmittance of the unpolarized light of Janus SMoSe becomes insensitive to light at incident angles up to 30°. The intrinsic dipoles induced by the structural asymmetry of Janus SMoSe are believed to produce these distinct optical properties. By estimating the optical absorption of the intrinsic dipoles and tracing their dependence on the light incident angles, we speculate that the dipoles are not perpendicularly aligned to the in-plane direction of the monolayer, but rather tilted by a small angle between 0° and 10°.
Clinical response of dogs affected with transmissible venereal tumor (TVT) to the chemotherapeutic regime with regard to cytomorphology and histopathology

Canine transmissible venereal tumor (CTVT) is a contagious neoplasm that is physically transmitted through direct contact with injured skin or mucous. The aim of this study is to investigate the preferable rapid diagnosis and evaluative curing of CTVT with vincristine. Ten cases of transmissible venereal tumours eight bitches and two dogs which had been received for examination at the animal reproduction research institute, agriculture research centre during the time of January 2019 - December 2019. Nine animals showed genital vaginal and penile ulcerative neoplastic masses with bleeding, and one dog suffered from subcutaneous extragenital ulcerative metastatic lesions on the tail, backbone, and inguinal region. Under tranquilizer from the appeared tumor masses, we have taken aspirate and tissue biopsy for cytomorphology, histopathological and immunohistochemical evaluations. For treatment, animals were grouped into two groups according to the size of tumors G1 (size ≤ 100 cm3) and G2 (size > 100 cm3), each group was formed of four females and one male. Fasted animals for 12 hrs. were administrated weakly monotherapy of vincristine intravenously (i/v) with a dose of 0.025 mg/kg body weekly for 4 weeks (G1) and 6 weeks (G2) until total regression. Lymphocytic type recorded in nine genital vaginal and penile tumors, whereas the sole case of extragenital cutaneous revealed plasmacytic type. After 35 days of vincristine remedy, (G1) revealed (100%) total tumor regression while (G2) regressed after three to six weeks without relapse for 6 months. This study verified that; vincristine assessed in complete CTVT tumor regression without relapse within 6 months through its direct stopping outcomes on neoplastic cell proliferation. ـــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــ
Post COVID-19 Crisis: Muslim Holy Places' Hoteliers Are You Ready to Fully Reopen?

: Recent studies show the prevalence of ‘fear factor’ among religious visitors’ use of hotels at Muslim holy places. This study investigates visitors’ perceptions of the precautionary measures taken due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Objectives include 1) a critical review of the literature to identify preventive health practices, 2) surveying religious travelers finding their perceptions towards precautionary practices, and 3) developing recommendations about preferred health practices for hoteliers. Constructionism epistemology and an online survey were used utilizing the recent theoretical framework. Purposive and snowballing sampling techniques were adopted. Quantitative methods were used to surveying 390 respondents. The research found that Muslim travelers showed high intention to visit holy places upon reopening. Significant differences existed among age, gender, number of visits, and the five dimensions of precautionary practices. The research tried to afford a clearer picture about visitors’ preferences and their prioritized health practices, which will help in re-building visitor’s trust.
Remote sensor camera traps provide the first density estimate for the largest natural population of the numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus)

Abstract Context. Accurate estimates of population size is fundamentally important for effective conservation management of threatened species. Remote sensor camera traps often capture cryptic species that are difficult to sight or capture. When animals are individually identifiable, camera traps can be used in conjunction with mark–recapture methods to provide a robust estimate of density. This has been effective for medium and large mammals such as felid and quoll species. Less is known about whether this may be an effective approach for smaller species. The numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus), a small diurnal marsupial once widespread across southern Australia, is now highly restricted. Low densities and crypsis make them challenging to survey, and current population monitoring methods (driving transects and sign surveys) do not provide accurate density estimates. Aims. This study aimed to: (1) assess whether numbats can be individually identified using camera trap images; and (2) use spatial and non-spatial capture–recapture methods to investigate whether camera trapping is a viable population monitoring tool for numbats in the largest extant population. Methods. We conducted spatial and non-spatial population modelling using images captured incidentally during a large camera-trapping project. Key results. We found numbats could be individually identified by stripe patterns from camera images that, in conjunction with capture–recapture modelling, could provide a density estimate. From 6950 trap nights there were 116 numbat detections on 57 of 250 cameras. Of these, 61 detections were used to identify 29 individuals and provide a density estimate of 0.017 ha−1 ± 0.004 (CV = 0.26). This density applied across the estimated extent of distribution suggests a substantially larger numbat population in the Upper Warren, Western Australia (~1900 adults) than previously assumed. Conclusions. Camera trapping is a potential method for monitoring the population density of small uniquely marked species, such as the numbat, and for monitoring population trends in response to conservation efforts such as introduced predator control and translocations, as well as management actions such as prescribed burning and timber harvesting. Implications. This study contributes to the understanding of situations where camera traps can be utilised to survey small, cryptic species. To provide a more reliable density estimate, and to develop an optimal sampling layout for numbats, further studies would be required.
“I Don’t Want My Children to Work so Hard”: Perceptions of Parent-Child Relationships and Future Parenting Among Immigrant Young Adults

Immigration is a multifaceted process that alters parent-child relationships and impacts immigrant children’s development. However, not much is known regarding the long-term implications of immigration on children when they reach adulthood. This phenomenological study explored the perceptions of parent-child relationships among young adults who immigrated as children to Israel, and the ways such relationships shaped their future parenting perceptions. Twenty-five young adults who immigrated to Israel in middle and late childhood from Ethiopia (n = 14) and from the former Soviet Union (n = 11) were interviewed for this study. Analysis indicated that the participants’ experiences of relations with their parents may be organized into three main domains: shifting relations in the context of immigration, relations in the context of long-term adaptation and maturation, and relations in cultural context (e.g., cultural perceptions about family life and culture-related immigration challenges). Participants’ perceptions of their own parenting incorporated culture-specific factors (e.g., family hierarchy and cohesiveness, child-rearing practices, and respect given to parents) as well as difficulties and strengths experienced by the participants’ families during immigration. Although most participants wished to be different from their parents (not wanting their children to work so hard) they hoped to preserve some of their culture of origin’s child-rearing practices. The findings have implications for professionals who work with immigrant families and for policy makers. Considering a family’s specific cultural background and helping parents integrate diverse parental practices may assist immigrant families in coping with challenges of immigration and help young adults who immigrated as children in creating a coherent parenthood.
A Conversation with Katarina Juselius

This article was prepared for the Special Issue ‘Celebrated Econometricians: Katarina Juselius and Søren Johansen’ of Econometrics. It is based on material recorded on 30–31 October 2018 in Copenhagen. It explores Katarina Juselius’ research, and discusses inter alia the following issues: equilibrium; short and long-run behaviour; common trends; adjustment; integral and proportional control mechanisms; model building and model comparison; breaks, crisis, learning; univariate versus multivariate modelling; mentoring and the gender gap in Econometrics.
Deep Learning-Based Approach for Emotion Recognition Using Electroencephalography (EEG) Signals Using Bi-Directional Long Short-Term Memory (Bi-LSTM)

Emotions are an essential part of daily human communication. The emotional states and dynamics of the brain can be linked by electroencephalography (EEG) signals that can be used by the Brain–Computer Interface (BCI), to provide better human–machine interactions. Several studies have been conducted in the field of emotion recognition. However, one of the most important issues facing the emotion recognition process, using EEG signals, is the accuracy of recognition. This paper proposes a deep learning-based approach for emotion recognition through EEG signals, which includes data selection, feature extraction, feature selection and classification phases. This research serves the medical field, as the emotion recognition model helps diagnose psychological and behavioral disorders. The research contributes to improving the performance of the emotion recognition model to obtain more accurate results, which, in turn, aids in making the correct medical decisions. A standard pre-processed Database of Emotion Analysis using Physiological signaling (DEAP) was used in this work. The statistical features, wavelet features, and Hurst exponent were extracted from the dataset. The feature selection task was implemented through the Binary Gray Wolf Optimizer. At the classification stage, the stacked bi-directional Long Short-Term Memory (Bi-LSTM) Model was used to recognize human emotions. In this paper, emotions are classified into three main classes: arousal, valence and liking. The proposed approach achieved high accuracy compared to the methods used in past studies, with an average accuracy of 99.45%, 96.87% and 99.68% of valence, arousal, and liking, respectively, which is considered a high performance for the emotion recognition model.
A new surgical technique for treatment of neuropathic pain conceived by compressed inferior alveolar nerve.

These on in ABSTRACT Purpose: we are evaluating the effectiveness of inferior alveolar nerve surgical decompression (IASD) in the management of compressed IAN neuropathic pain. Method: Eight patients (5 male and 3 female) with a mean age of ( 49.9 ± 8.9) suffered from neuropathic pain due to compressed IAN. All Patients underwent IASD and nerve wrapping with collagen resorbable membrane. Patients were clinically evaluated using a VAS score preoperatively and then at 1, 3 and 6 months postoperative. Results: All patients were treated with IASD procedure without any major complications. Minor postoperative edema occurred in 3 patients and regressed by medication while, 2 patients suffered numbness which spontaneously resolved gradually within 6 months. All patients showed significant improvement of their neuropathic pain on the VAS score at 1, 3 and 6 months post-operative ( P <0.01). Conclusion: IASD and nerve wrapping with resorbable collagen membrane represent a new effective modality for treatment of neuropathic pain due to compressed IAN.
Reevaluation of Parasynechococcus-like Strains and Genomic Analysis of Their Microsatellites and Compound Microsatellites

Morphologically similar to Synechococcus, a large number of Parasynechococcus strains were misclassified, resulting in extreme underestimation of their genetic diversity. In this study, 80 Synechococcus-like strains were reevaluated using a combination of 16S rRNA phylogeny and genomic approach, identifying 54 strains as Parasynechococcus-like strains and showing considerably intragenus genetic divergence among the subclades identified. Further, bioinformatics analysis disclosed diversified patterns of distribution, abundance, density, and diversity of microsatellites (SSRs) and compound microsatellites (CSSRs) in genomes of these Parasynechococcus-like strains. Variations of SSRs and CSSRs were observed amongst phylotypes and subclades. Both SSRs and CSSRs were in particular unequally distributed among genomes. Dinucleotide SSRs were the most widespread, while the genomes showed two patterns in the second most abundant repeat type (mononucleotide or trinucleotide SSRs). Both SSRs and CSSRs were predominantly observed in coding regions. These two types of microsatellites showed positive correlation with genome size (p < 0.01) but negative correlation with GC content (p < 0.05). Additionally, the motif (A)n, (AG)n and (AGC)n was a major one in the corresponding category. Meanwhile, distinctive motifs of CSSRs were found in 39 genomes. This study characterizes SSRs and CSSRs in genomes of Parasynechococcus-like strains and will be useful as a prerequisite for future studies regarding their distribution, function, and evolution. Moreover, the identified SSRs may facilitate fast acclimation of Parasynechococcus-like strains to fluctuating environments and contribute to the extensive distribution of Parasynechococcus species in global marine environments.
Best practice model for outpatient psychiatric pharmacy practice, part 2: Confirmation of the attribute statements

Introduction The American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP) used multiple modalities to develop and refine 28 attribute statements to describe a best practice model for outpatient psychiatric pharmacists. Before addressing implementation, assessment, and field testing, it was necessary to finalize and confirm the statements and their supporting narratives among stakeholders. The objective of this project was to confirm the attribute statements and supporting justifications for a best practice model for outpatient psychiatric pharmacists providing direct patient care. Methods The 4 phases that resulted in the 28 attribute statements and supporting narratives have been described and published elsewhere. As part of phase 5, the confirmation survey was distributed to pharmacists and resident members of AAPP in November 2021 for 3 weeks. Results The survey respondents (n = 74; 6.1%) were licensed pharmacists for an average of 15.6 years (SD = 12.0) and had been practicing as psychiatric pharmacists for an average of 11.3 years (SD = 10.4). Slightly more than half (54.2%) of the respondents reported practicing in the outpatient setting and three-fourths (74.3%) were Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacists. For each of the 28 statements, more than 90% of respondents either agreed or agreed with minimal reservations. Discussion Given the high degree of agreement on the proposed practice model statements, they will be used as the basis for the outpatient psychiatric pharmacist best practice model. Next steps in developing this model include establishing implementation guidance, determining appropriate metrics for evaluation of these statements in practice, and establishing appropriate field-testing methods.
Prevalence of male participation in modern contraceptive use among married men in Durame Town Southern Ethiopia: a community based cross sectional study, 2021

Introduction failure to involve men in the family planning programs in a male-controlled society as Ethiopia, has serious consequences even if women are interested to use contraception their husbands oppose them. Therefore, pointing men for contraceptive methods interventions may meaningfully increase contraceptive acceptance by the provision of information, education and communication. Thus, this study assessed prevalence of men participation in family planning utilization in Durame Town, Southern Ethiopia, 2021. Methods a community based cross-sectional study was employed. Systematic random sampling technique was used to select study subjects. Data was collected using pretested structured interviewer administered questionnaire. Descriptive analysis was done to describe the study population. Bi-variable and multi-variable logistic regression analyses were done to identify factors associated with participation of men in family planning. Results from 382 currently married men who were interviewed, 366 were responded to the questionnaires making the response rate of 96%. The mean age of the participants was 34 (± 6.1) years. Majority of the participants were Kembata 311 (85%) by ethnicity and Protestant 257 (70.2%) by religion. Regarding respondent’s occupation about 153 (41.8%) were merchants and more than half of respondents´ monthly income was >2500 Ethiopian birr. The prevalence of male participation in family planning was 255 (69.7%). Men's participation in family planning was significantly associated with educational, number of currently living children, source of information, knowledge and attitude of the respondents. Conclusion strategies and programs aimed at increasing contraceptive prevalence should appropriately address the involvement of males and integrating them use the contraceptive methods.
Categorization of Hong Kong Modern Males with Regard to Predictors of Menswear Design Preferences in Terms of Physical and Socio-Psychological Dimensions

Abstract Proportional grading, which offers the closest fit by producing various sizes, is commonly used in sizing systems for mass production today. However, wearers’ socio-psychological concerns are not taken into account during the development of the system, which may churn out ineffective fits. This study provides knowledge of menswear evaluation by taking into account men’s physical and socio-psychological dimensions. This study successfully categorizes modern males according to their preferences of menswear, concerning the predictors of menswear design preferences in physical (i.e. Body Mass Index [BMI]) and psychological dimensions (i.e. menswear functions and menswear involvement). Subjects were divided into three clusters: (1) Fashion & Masculine; (2) Low-Function Value; and (3) Camouflage and Comfort; in which they were identified as having different clothing preferences as they had unique characteristics in clothing functions and levels of fashion involvement. The results suggested that modern men treat fashion in a multidimensional way that might be even more complicated than women. Not just for practical function and performance, they also dress to promote their identity, style and image based on their own concerns.
Glucose Increases STAT3 Activation, Promoting Sustained XRCC1 Expression and Increasing DNA Repair

Dysregulation of DNA repair is a hallmark of cancer, though few cancer-specific mechanisms that drive the overexpression of DNA repair proteins are known. We previously identified STAT3 as a novel transcriptional regulator of X-ray cross-complementing group 1 (XRCC1), an essential scaffold protein in base excision repair in triple-negative breast cancers. We also identified an inducible response to IL-6 and epidermal growth factor stimulation in the non-tumorigenic embryonic kidney cell line HEK293T. As IL-6 and EGF signaling are growth and inflammatory-inducible responses, we examined if glucose challenge can increase STAT3 activation, promoting adaptive changes in XRCC1 expression in different cell types. Acute high glucose exposure promoted XRCC1 expression through STAT3 activation, increasing the repair of methyl methanesulfonate-induced DNA damage in HEK293T cells and the osteosarcoma cell line U2OS. Sustained exposure to high glucose promoted the overexpression of XRCC1, which can be reversed upon glucose restriction and down-regulation of STAT3 activation. Thus, we have identified a novel link between XRCC1 expression and STAT3 activation following exogenous exposures, which could play a critical role in dictating a cancer cell’s response to DNA-damaging agents.