Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A Novel Pull-Press Fixation: Improved Mechanical Performance With Any Graft Without Hardware

A lot of biomechanical research has been conducted in the field of reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. Nonetheless, in times of cost efficiency, we are bound to develop new techniques for implant-free reconstruction and improve the biomechanical properties of such. Press-fit techniques are commonly used and show reasonable results without the use of any hardware. The pull-press fixation is a promising new technique for tibial anterior cruciate ligament fixation that could offer a lot of advantages and is simple to perform. It is applicable for hamstring, patella, and quadriceps grafts. It has the advantages of a press fixation close to the joint without the need of harvesting a bone cylinder and therefore reduces the intraoperative trauma and has no risk of bone necrosis. Like a press fixation, it occupies the articular part of the bone tunnel and prevents synovial fluid from entering the drill hole. As the graft is blocking the articular entrance, it may also reduce the windshield-wiper effect and postoperative joint effusion. The pull-press fixation fosters the tendon-to-bone healing by applying pressure to the bone tunnel wall. Not using any hardware for fixation of any graft significantly reduces expenses of the procedure and facilitates any further revision surgery. Because no hardware is used, artifacts in postoperative magnetic resonance imaging are less likely to occur.
Nonpharmacologic Interventions for Agitation and Aggression in Dementia

The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) categorizes individuals with acquired cognitive deficits as having major or minor neurocognitive disorders (NCDs). Subtypes of NCDs include major and mild NCD due to Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal disorder, or Lewy bodies, and vascular NCD. Historically, patients with these NCDs have been referred to as having dementia. Because “dementia” is the far more familiar term, we have used it rather than “NCD” throughout this report.
Soil gases, pathfinders for exploration of buried sulphide deposits: insights from laboratory experiments

Summary The future of mineral resources in Australia relies on the discovery of deposits under sedimentary cover. Traditional surface geochemistry techniques are of limited use in this context, and alternative exploration tools such as the detection of soil gases are gaining increasing interest. Previous studies have highlighted the potential of soil gases, such as sulphur gases and soil gas hydrocarbons, for locating buried mineralisation. Here, we performed laboratory weathering experiments of sulphides under sterile and non-sterile conditions to gain insights into the origin of these gases. The experiments revealed that hydrocarbon gases could not be detected, suggesting they commonly originate from microbial ecosystems in the cover and/or in the soil. In addition, equilibrium thermodynamic predictions indicate a larger range of sulphur gases than detected, which suggests the experimental system did not reach thermal equilibrium. Our results also reveal that CS2 is the most abundant gas produced, and could be of particular interest as a pathfinder for mineral exploration through cover.
Gizzard impaction in emu bird: necropsy report.

Article history Received: 11 Sep, 2014 Revised: 23 Nov, 2014 Accepted: 30 Nov, 2014 Abstract Emus are inquisitive in nature and usually start pecking at anything that interests them, which may cause ailments of digestive tract. This report put on record necropsy findings of an emu died due to gizzard impaction. Post-mortem examination revealed rigid, doughy, markedly swollen gizzard; entirely impacted with pieces of plastic cover, partially digested feed, small stones and sand which might have caused death.
The Effects of Rice Straw Weight Fraction and Particle Size on Thermal Conductivity and Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene Composite

Polypropylene is a widely used material for various types of equipment. As a recyclable thermoplastic polymer, polypropylene composite provides an attractive quality of thermal insulation due to its heat-retaining property. The use of rice straw for filler in thermal insulating material is based on its low thermal conductivity, renewable material, and low cost production techniques. The composite were manufactured by melt-mixing of neat polypropylene and filler of various weight fractions, pellet formation, followed by reprocessing with injection molding. The current work focused on determining the effect of filler’s weight fraction, particle size and pretreatment on the thermal conductivity and tensile strength of the composite. The result showed that an increase of filler’s weight fraction up to 30% decreased the composite’s thermal conductivity and tensile strength gradually. Composite of fine particles filler (325 mesh) gave a lower thermal conductivity and higher tensile strength than that of coarse particle (18-35 mesh). Composite with the lowest thermal conductivity of 1.39 W/mK was obtained at 30 w. % filler content and fine particles filler (325 mesh). Improvement on composite properties achieved by acetylated rice straw which enable to reduce straw’s hydophylicity and enhance adhesion between matrix and filler.
Modelling of StormPav Green Pavement System with Storm Water Management Model and InfoWorks Collection System

Prior to any construction work related to stormwater, it is preferable to involve a computer-based modelling. This paper outlines two different computer-based modelling tools to model a green technology named StormPav Green Pavement. In determining befitting software for use, two key factors are considered: (i) fast model construction (ii) provision of an affordable design model. To meet these key factors, the Storm Water Management Model (SWMM), and InfoWorks Collection System (CS) are deployed in this study. The predictive results of the two models are compared for different design storm durations under 10-year Average Recurrent Interval (ARI). The predictive results suggest that both models are compatible. Yet, SWMM is preferable to model StormPav Green Pavement as it could provide reasonably fast model construction and the software tool is an open source software used worldwide.
The Role of the Amazon River Plume on the Intensification of the Hydrological Cycle

The Amazon River low‐salinity plume takes part in important ocean and atmosphere processes that influence climate. In the last three decades, the intensification of the hydrological cycle has increased the interannual variability of total freshwater discharged into the ocean. However, the feedback mechanisms of the Amazon River plume acting on this intensification are not fully understood. Correlation maps and multiple regression analysis applied to 16 years of satellite data and river flow measurements indicate that a positive precipitation trend of 15 mm/year in the western Amazon basin follows the long‐term warming of the tropical Atlantic. This increased the total amount of freshwater discharged into the ocean and reduced the Amazon River plume salinity by 3.5% per year in the main plume water export pathway. Based on these results we propose a process‐oriented model of the feedback process that explains the intensification of the Amazon hydrological cycle.
Responses of secondary wind dispersal to environmental characteristics and diaspore morphology of seven Calligonum species

Secondary diaspore dispersal by wind, that is, wind‐driven movement along the ground surface (GS), is important for the structure and dynamics of plant populations and communities. However, how wind velocity (WV), GS, and diaspore morphology influence diaspore secondary dispersal by wind are unclear. We used a wind tunnel and video camera to measure the threshold of WV (TWV) and diaspore velocities (DV) of secondary diaspore dispersal. Diaspores of seven Calligonum species with different appendages (wings, bristles, membranous balloon, and wings + thorns) were used to determine the TWV and DV under variable wind speed (4, 6, 8, and 10 m s‐1) and four GSs (cement, sand, loam, and gravel). GS and diaspore morphological traits explained 37.1 and 18% of diaspore TWV, respectively. Meanwhile, WV, GS, and diaspore morphological traits explained 62.4, 13.6, and 3.2% of DV, respectively. An increasing trend was shown for TWV, and a decreasing trend was shown for DV in the order of cement, sand, loam, and gravel surfaces. Spherical and light diaspores had low TWV and high DV, whereas winged and heavy diaspores had high TWV and low DV. Our results indicated that adaptive features of diaspore appendages might be the result of selection for primary dispersal or secondary dispersal. The mechanism of diaspore secondary dispersal is important for understanding the recovery of degraded sand dunes and providing theoretical support for restoration practices.
A study of prevalence of Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia and validation of Immunoglobulin M for Mycoplasma pneumoniae in the diagnosis of Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia

Abstract Background: Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP) is one of the most common causes of childhood community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and common cause of mortality and morbidity in young children. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is promising with higher specificity and superior sensitivity to that of culture or single point serology. Objective: This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of MPP, and to compare the efficacy of PCR and immunoglobulin M (IgM) enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the diagnosis of MPP among CAP in children. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted in children between 2 months and 12 years of age admitted with clinical and radiological features of pneumonia. The children were presumed clinically to have MP infection as per IAP guidelines when they had a cough and fever for more than 5 days. A predesigned proforma was used to collect history and clinical examination findings. Routine investigations such as complete blood count, C-reactive protein, chest X-ray, and blood culture were done. Those suspected of infection with MP infection were further subjected to PCR and IgM ELISA. Results: MP (27%) was found to be an important cause of CAP in children between 2 and 8 years. The most common clinical symptoms were cough and fever (100%) followed by myalgia (20.8%), arthralgia (16.6%), and rashes (12.5%). PCR is the rapid reliable diagnostic test with a sensitivity of 100% and specificity of 93%. IgM ELISA is equally effective diagnostic test with sensitivity of 83% and specificity of 100%. Conclusion: MP is an emerging cause of CAP in school going as well as preschool children. Although PCR is an alternative test of culture, use of simple test like IgM ELISA will reduce the cost of investigation and help us in arriving at definitive diagnosis of MP. Key words: Community-acquired pneumonia, Immunoglobulin M enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, Mycoplasma pneumonia, Polymerase chain reaction
A Facile Way to Improve the Performance of Perovskite Solar Cells by Toluene and Diethyl Ether Mixed Anti-Solvent Engineering

Solvent engineering is one of the most widely applied preparation methods for the high- quality perovskite films. In this method, the choice of anti-solvent plays a very important role to improve the perovskite crystal quality. Here, we report a facile way to regulate the crystal quality of perovskite film by adjusting the ratio of toluene and diethyl ether in the mixed anti-solvent. Through the combination of characterization and measurements including scanning electron microscopy, the atomic force microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and the steady-state photoluminescence spectra, it reveals that the quality of perovskite films is obviously improved when the volume ratio of toluene to diethyl ether in the mixed anti-solvent is 1:1. The optimal device obtains power conversion efficiency of 16.96% with a short-circuit current density of 20.60 mA/cm2, an open-circuit voltage of 1.03 V, and a fill factor of 79.96%. At the same time, the device shows negligible current–voltage hysteresis and steady power output. Moreover, the stability of PSCs is significantly enhanced due to the perovskite film quality improvement by adopting 50% toluene mixed anti-solvent.
The effect of medium chain saturated fatty acid (monolaurin) on levels of the cytokines on experimental animal in Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia infection

The aim of this study was to demonstrate the effect of medium chain saturated fatty acid (monolaurin) on experimentally infected Giardia lamblia and Entamoeba histolytica, and measurement of IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-4, IL-10, TGF-β levels of cytokines. To study the effect of monolaurin on the duodenal mucosa of the studied infected hamsters, a group of sixty golden Syrian hamsters were used, which were further divided into two subgroups: Subgroup I, in which hamsters were infected by oral administration of 10,000 G. lamblia cysts and Subgroup II, in which hamsters were infected by 10,000 E. histotytica cysts. Each subgroup was divided into (6) groups. Subgroup I included the group from (1 to 6), although subgroup II included from 7 to 12 groups. In G. lamblia infected subgroup I, best results were observed by the reduction in both vegetative and cystic forms, respectively shown in group (6) treated with combination of metronidazole and monolaurin post infection 94.68 and 96.55%, respectively. In the Subgroup II infected with E. histolytica, the high reduction in trophozoite and cystic forms in intestinal contents were in the group (12) which was treated with a combination of metronidazole and monolaurin post infection (90.12 and 92.56%, respectively). Cytokines levels IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-4, IL-10 and TGF-β were measured in serum using sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The best result was shown in the group (6) treated with a combination of metronidazole and mololaurin post infection 130,129, 35, 165 and 240 Pg/ml. Also histopathological examination gave the best healing in the groups (6) infected with G. lamblia than thos infected by E. histolytica. Key words: Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica, lauric acid, monolaurin, IFN-γ, TNF-α, IL-4, IL-10, TGF-β, histopathological examination.
Duration of dual antiplatelet therapy after implantation of drug-eluting stents

Objective:To evaluate the potential benefit of prolonging 12-month dual antiplatelet therapy among patients with coronary artery disease receiving zotarolimus-eluting stents.Methods:From Sep.2006 to Jue.2009,patients with coronary artery disease undergoing PCI with zotarolimus-eluting stents in the cardiology department of Beijing Anzhen Hospital were enrolled.Our clinical endpoint focused on major adverse cardiac or cerebrovascular events(MACCE),death,nonfatal myocardial infarction(MI),stroke,and repeat revascularization.Follow up was carried out by telephone or outpatient interview.To overcome the defect of non-randomized comparisons,multivariable Cox proportional-hazards regression was carried out to adjust for potential confounding factors.Results:The average follow-up was(28.4±7.4) months.A toal of 915 appropriate patients were divided to two groups: 12-month DAPT group(362) and 12-month DAPT group(553). Rates of MACCE(3.6% VS.4.3%,P=0.87) and TVR(2.2% VS.2.5%,P=0.97) did not differ between 12-month DAPT group and 12-month DAPT group.After adjusted by the multivariable Cox proportional-hazards regression,still no significant differences of the endpoints mentioned above were observed between the two groups.Rates of death MI or stroke were not significantly different between the two groups either.Conclusion:The use of dual antiplatelet therapy for a period longer than 12 months in patients who had received zotarolimus-eluting stents was not significantly more effective than aspirin monotherapy in reducing adverse cardiac or cerebrovascular event.
The Participation of Oyster Mushroom Farmers in Agro Ecovillage to Support Sustainable Development

The benefit of Oyster Mushroom Farmers Participation in agro ecovillage is an ingredient in the preparation of innovation, research and development, public service, and input for a long term development plan on an ongoing basis in Indonesia. The purpose of the research is to determine the determinants factor of the oyster mushroom farmers’ participation in the concept of agro-eco-village. The method of the study is using Multi-Dimensional Analysis Scaling (MDS) with the use of Rap Mushroom software and prospective Analysis. The results of the MDS analysis are the sustainability index and leverage factors, while the prospective analysis illustrates the distribution of important factors and their impacts. These two methods use expert assessments and the association of oyster mushrooms farmers in data retrieval. Final results showed the index of sustainability of 45.9% (not sustainable) and a factor of leverage is the use of the type and the amount of energy effectively and efficiently with the Root Mean Square of 14.14. The prospective analysis shows that the system is stable because it shows the variable driving force or a deciding set of variables
Density variations in beech LVL: influence on insertion moment and withdrawal capacity of screws

The manufacturing process of beech LVL panels causes panel to panel and inherent density variations. Unlike panel to panel variation, where the density changes from one panel to another, inherent variations arise perpendicular to the veneer layers in the cross-section of a single panel in a narrow area. If panels are processed to glulam-like products, inherent variations repeat in every lamination. Density variations in turn influence amongst others the insertion moment and the withdrawal capacity of self-tapping or self-drilling wood screws. prEN 14592 provides EN 15737 for testing the insertion moment and EN 1382 for testing the withdrawal capacity. Both testing standards apply to engineered wood products too. In both of them, it is generally stipulated that the density of the provided specimens has to be representative for that of the material actually used. However, there is no further reference how to account for specific density variations in wood-based products as beech LVL. For that reason, the paper aims at looking into the correlation between such density variations in beech LVL and these parameters. In a broader sense, the findings may contribute to a more purposive and better application of the preceding testing standards in terms of both parameters and LVL-based products.
Convection‐Diffusion Competition Within Mixed Layers of Stratified Natural Waters

In stratified natural waters, convective processes tend to form nearly homogeneous mixed layers. However, shear‐driven turbulence generated by large‐scale background flow often rapidly smooths them through mixing with the stratified surroundings. Here we studied the effect of background turbulence on convectively driven mixed layers for the case of bioconvection in Lake Cadagno, Switzerland. Along with microstructure measurements, a diffusive‐shape model for the mixed layers allowed us to define (i) mixed layer thickness and (ii) diffusive transition length. Further microstructure analysis was performed allowing estimation of convective turbulence in the mixed layer and shear‐driven turbulence quantified by eddy diffusion in their surroundings. Based upon these results, we propose a Péclet number scaling that relates mixed layer shape to the opposing effects of convection and diffusion. We further validate this quantitative approach by applying it to two other distinct convective systems representative of double‐diffusive convection and radiatively driven under‐ice convection.
Clear-sky radiative closure for the Cabauw Baseline Surface Radiation Network site, the Netherlands

In this paper a clear-sky shortwave closure analysis is presented for the Baseline Surface Radiation Network (BSRN) site of Cabauw, Netherlands (51.97°N, 4.93°E). The analysis is based on an exceptional period of fine weather during the first half of May 2008, resulting in a selection of 72 comparisons, on 6 days, between BSRN measurements and Doubling Adding KNMI (DAK) model simulations of direct, diffuse, and global irradiances. The data span a wide range of aerosol properties, water vapor columns, and solar zenith angles. The model input consisted of operational Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET) aerosol products and radiosonde data. The wavelength dependence of the aerosol optical thickness, single scattering albedo, and asymmetry parameter was taken into account. On the basis of these data, excellent closure was obtained: the mean differences between model and measurements are 2 W/m2 (+0.2%) for the direct irradiance, 1 W/m2 (+0.8%) for the diffuse irradiance, and 2 W/m2 (+0.3%) for the global irradiance. The good results were obtained because of proper specification of the DAK model input and the high quality of the AERONET and BSRN measurements. The sensitivity of the achieved closure to uncertainties in the aerosol optical thickness, single scattering albedo, and asymmetry parameter was examined. Furthermore, several sensitivity experiments related to the wavelength dependence of the aerosol optical properties and the treatment of water vapor were performed. It appeared that a correct description of the wavelength dependence of the aerosol optical properties is important for achieving broadband closure. However, broadband closure can also be obtained by means of using spectrally averaged values of the single scattering albedo and the asymmetry parameter. Cancellation of errors in different parts of the solar spectrum also contributes to the achieved closure
A study on clinical outcomes of laser photocoagulation for retinopathy of prematurity

Introduction: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), is a vaso-proliferative disorder of premature infants, especially in those exposed to high concentration of oxygen. Aim: To analyse the outcomes of laser photocoagulation in ROP. Materials and Methods: This is a Prospective interventional study of infants admitted in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), who were less than 1.5 kilograms weight, less than 32 weeks of gestation, and high risk preterm infants outside this criteria were also included. The infants examined were grouped according to whether they required follow up observation or 532 nm Nd:YAG laser therapy using indirect ophthalmoscopy. Results: 73(36.14%) babies had ROP. 17 (23.28%) required laser treatment. 14 (82.35%) babies treated with laser recovered whereas 3(17.64%) progressed. Conclusion: Pre threshold and threshold ROP, have responded very well to laser treatment, reinforcing the need for timely screening and intervention. The use of 532nm laser with good outcome in our study shows its efficacy which is comparable to diode laser.