Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Adaptive driving simulation-based training: framework, status, and needs

Abstract Motor vehicle crashes are the major cause of deaths in the United States. Conventional driving training approaches including classroom education, vehicle owner manuals, training videos, on-the-road skill training, and non-adaptive driving simulation-based training have limited effect on crash and traffic violation reduction. The objectives of this research were to: (1) develop a framework for adaptive driving simulation-based training (ADST); (2) review the recent advances in ADST; (3) provide recommendations to improve adaptive training in this area; and (4) identify the domains that can benefit from ADST. A systematic literature search was conducted using Compendex, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases to find relevant research published since 2000. Results indicated that the ADST framework consists of three components including performance measures, adaptive logic, and adaptive variables. Adaptations can occur on the training content and/or feedback and prior (i.e., parametering) or during the training session (i.e., dynamic adaptation). Based on the developed framework and literature review, a set of guidelines was provided to improve ADST along with some specific domains that can benefit from this approach. Finally, recommendations were provided to evaluate ADST effectiveness and transfer of knowledge in future.
The Developing Human Connectome Project: typical and disrupted perinatal functional connectivity

The Developing Human Connectome Project (dHCP) is an Open Science project which provides the first large sample of neonatal functional MRI (fMRI) data with high temporal and spatial resolution. This data enables mapping of intrinsic functional connectivity between spatially distributed brain regions under normal and adverse perinatal circumstances, offering a framework to study the ontogeny of large-scale brain organisation in humans. Here, we characterise in unprecedented detail the maturation and integrity of resting-state networks (RSNs) at normal term age in 337 infants (including 65 born preterm). First, we applied group independent component analysis (ICA) to define 11 RSNs in term-born infants scanned at 43.5-44.5 weeks postmenstrual age (PMA). Adult-like topography was observed in RSNs encompassing primary sensorimotor, visual and auditory cortices. Among six higher-order, association RSNs, analogues of the adult networks for language and ocular control were identified, but a complete default mode network precursor was not. Next, we regressed the subject-level datasets from an independent cohort of infants scanned at 37-43.5 weeks PMA against the group-level RSNs to test for the effects of age, sex and preterm birth. Brain mapping in term-born infants revealed areas of positive association with age across four of six association RSNs, indicating active maturation in functional connectivity from 37 to 43.5 weeks PMA. Female infants showed increased connectivity in inferotemporal regions of the visual association network. Preterm birth was associated with striking impairments of functional connectivity across all RSNs in a dose-dependent manner; conversely, connectivity of the superior parietal lobules within the lateral motor network was abnormally increased in preterm infants, suggesting a possible mechanism for specific difficulties such as developmental coordination disorder which occur frequently in preterm children. Overall, we find a robust, modular, symmetrical functional brain organisation at normal term age. A complete set of adult-equivalent primary RSNs is already instated, alongside emerging connectivity in immature association RSNs, consistent with a primary-to-higher-order ontogenetic sequence of brain development. The early developmental disruption imposed by preterm birth is associated with extensive alterations in functional connectivity.
CMOS Analog Filter Design for Very High Frequency Applications

A design strategy for the synthesis of high-selectivity/low-order analog filters in Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) technology for very high frequency (VHF) applications is presented. The methodology for the reconstitution of a given transfer function by means of Signal Flow Graphs (SFG) manipulation in canonical form is proposed leading to a fully differential g m -C biquad filter. As a practical example, the design of a notch filter intended to suppress interferers in the lower sideband (400 MHz) of the Medical Implant Communication Service (MICS), in single-poly, 6-metal layers; Mixed-Signal/RF 0.18 µm CMOS technology is realized. To compare the performance of the proposal with some other solution, the design of a 7th order elliptic notch filter based on Frequency Dependent Negative Resistors (FDNRs) was also accomplished. The attained simulation results prove that the proposal is competitive compared to the FDNR solution and some other state-of-the-art filters reported in the literature. The most salient features of the proposed notch biquad include: the selectivity, whose value is comparable to that of a 7th order elliptic approach and some other 3rd order filters; a high-frequency operation without resonators; linearity, with a +15 dBm I I P 3 ; a reduced form factor with a total occupied area of 0.004282 mm2 and mostly a low design complexity.
Extrapolated ADI Crank–Nicolson orthogonal spline collocation for coupled Burgers' equations

We use extrapolated alternating direction implicit Crank–Nicolson orthogonal spline collocation with splines of order r to solve the coupled Burgers' equations in two space variables and two unknown functions. The scheme is initialized with an alternating direction implicit predictor–corrector method. We show theoretically that the norm of the error at each time level is of order r in space and of order 2 in time. Our numerical results confirm these theoretical orders.
Music Therapy Treatment of Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents in Short-Term Inpatient Psychiatric Settings: A Survey Study

Music Therapy Treatment Of Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents in Short-Term Inpatient Psychiatric Settings: A Survey Study Emily M. Sheehan Music therapists work with adolescents in inpatient psychiatric settings. While diagnoses of adolescents admitted to inpatient psychiatric settings range from psychoses to mood disorders, depressive symptoms are a prevalent problem. Some of the adolescents are admitted to inpatient psychiatric settings with Major Depressive Disorder, while others have symptoms of depression along with other diagnoses. There is a lack of current data about the music therapy treatment of depressive symptoms in these situations. Thus, this study sought to determine the goals and methods of music therapists working to treat depressive symptoms in adolescents in short-term inpatient psychiatric settings, as well as music therapists’ perceptions of the most important factors that influence successful treatment of depressive symptoms in adolescents. A survey completed by 36 boardcertified music therapists yielded information about the practices of music therapists working in the milieu of the short-term inpatient setting. Results show that the top goals of music therapists are to increase ability to cope with negative feelings/mood states, increase positive social interaction, and increase self-esteem. Responding music therapists reported most frequently using the methods of lyric analysis, rhythmic improvisation, and music listening. They found lyric analysis, rhythmic improvisation, and songwriting to be the most effective methods to treat depressive symptoms in adolescents in short-term inpatient psychiatric settings.
Factors Influencing Implementation of Low-Cost Housing Programme by Kenya National Housing Corporation

The Government of Kenya launched the national low-cost housing programme as part of the big four agenda in order to address the shortage of housing units in the country as well as their affordability levels. Despite the project likely to be of benefit to Kenyans, there has been emergent implementation challenges facing the project. This study thus sought to focus on the project management factors influencing the implementation of the national low-cost housing project. Amongst the aspects that was examined include stakeholder involvement, project managers' competences, and resources availability aspects. The theoretical review of the study was based on the dynamic capabilities’ theory and the stakeholder theory. This study used the descriptive research design. The target population of this study was the National Housing Corporation (NHC) officials and staff at their headquarters at NHC house, Aga Khan Walk in Nairobi. There are 57 middle and senior levels officials that are directly involved with the national low-cost housing projects at the NHC. The study found an R value of 0.584, R Square value of 0.341 and Adjusted R Square value of 0.300. The study found there was a positive relationship between the three independent variables of the study and the dependent variable. This is because of positive unstandardized beta coefficients. An unstandardized beta coefficient for stakeholder involvement was 0.144, that for managers’ competencies was 0.130 and the unstandardized beta coefficients for resource availability was 0.487. This implied that resource availability had the highest influence on project implementation, followed by managers’ competencies and finally stakeholder’s involvement. The study found that there was no statistically significant influence of stakeholder involvement on the implementation of national low-cost housing project. The study further found that there was a statistically significant influence of project managers' competences on the implementation of national lowcost housing project. The final hypothesis found that there was a statistically significant influence of resources availability on the implementation of national low-cost housing project.
Antidiabetic Activity of Date Seed Methanolic Extracts in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats

Received: Revised: Accepted: Published online: January 30, 2019 June 23, 2019 August 22, 2019 September 11, 2019 Phoenix dactylifera. L. )date palm ( is one of the main fruits in North of Africa and Middle East. The date seeds are considered as wastes despite of their medicinal properties. Different seed preparations are used as expectorant, anti-diarrheic, hypoglycemic, tonic, and aphrodisiac agents. We established the anti-diabetic and antilipidemic activities of methanolic extracts of date seed in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Animals were divided in to 6 groups (each group contained six animals), comprising of control group and diabetic rats. Animals were treated with different amounts of extract. To assess the hypolipidemic, and anti-hyperglycemic activity, cholesterol serum levels, low density lipoprotein (LDL), high density lipoprotein (HDL), creatinine, urea and alkaline phosphatase were measured in serum of the treated animals. The anti-diabetic potential was investigated through the levels of glucose and body weight. Moreover, to assess the extract’s safety, acute toxicity test was performed. In comparison with control group, significant reductions were observed in LDL, cholesterol, as well as blood glucose levels in diabetic rats that received date seed extract. Extract supplemented diabetic rats also showed a better tolerance to glucose, as well as reduced amounts of creatinine, urea, and alkaline phosphatase in their serum samples. In addition, no toxicity (acute toxicity), was detected even after high dosage of extract administration. Our results confirmed the anti-lipidemic and anti-diabetic potentials of date seed methanolic extract in diabetic rats. ©2019 PVJ. All rights reserved
Cranial and Spinal Locations of Histoplasma Capsulatum var. duboisii in Brazzaville, Congo

* Corresponding Author: Leon Boukassa, MD. Address: Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery, Brazzaville Academic Hospital, Republic of Congo. B 051H Cité Schelter Mfilou Brazzaville. BP: 260 Brazzaville Republic of Congo Tel: +242 (06) 577 39 13 E-mail: lboukassalouf@gmail.com Background and Aim: Histoplasma capsulatum var. duboisii is a rare fungus that is endemic in the Sahara and Madagascar in southern Africa. The present study was conducted to explain the confirmed cases of histoplasmosis.
Wound Complications After Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the incidence of and risk factors for wound complications in women who sustain obstetric anal sphincter injuries. METHODS: This was a prospective cohort study of women who sustained obstetric anal sphincter injuries during delivery of a full-term neonate between September 2011 and August 2013. Women were seen in the urogynecology clinic within 1 week of delivery and at 2, 6, and 12 weeks postpartum for perineal wound assessment. A visual analog scale for pain was administered at each visit. RESULTS: Five hundred two women met inclusion criteria for the study, and, ultimately, 268 women (54%) were enrolled. Eighty-seven percent of the cohort was nulliparous and 81% had a third-degree laceration. The majority (n=194) underwent an operative vaginal delivery (66.0% forceps and 6.0% vacuum). The overall risk was 19.8% (95% confidence interval [CI] 15.2–25.1%) for wound infection (n=53) and 24.6% (95% CI 19.6–30.2%) for wound breakdown (n=66). Operative vaginal delivery was associated with wound complications (infection, breakdown, or both) (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 2.54, 95% CI 1.32–4.87, P=.008). Intrapartum antibiotic therapy for obstetric indications was associated with a decreased risk of wound complications (adjusted OR 0.50, 95% CI 0.27–0.94, P=.03). Women with a wound complication reported significantly more pain within 1 week of delivery than women with a normally healing perineum (visual analog scale: 40.1±25.6 compared with 31.0±23, P=.002); this persisted at 12 weeks postpartum (6.6±7.5 compared with 3.4±7.1, P=.005). CONCLUSION: Women who sustain obstetric anal sphincter injuries are at high risk for the development of wound complications in the early postpartum period, warranting immediate and consistent follow-up. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: II
Causal Impact of Risk Oversight Functions on Bank Risk: Evidence from a Natural Experiment

Our goal is to document the causal impact of having a board-level risk committee (RC) and a management-level executive designated as chief risk officer (CRO) on bank risk. The Dodd Frank Act requires bank holding companies with over $10 billion of assets to have an RC, while those with over $50 billion of assets are additionally required to have a CRO to oversee risk management. The innovation that allows us to document a causal impact is our research design. First, we use the passage of the Dodd Frank Act as a natural experiment that forced noncompliant firms to adopt an RC and appoint a CRO. We adopt the difference-in-difference approach to estimate the change in risk following RC and CRO adoption. Second, we use the regression discontinuity approach centered on the $10 billion and $50 billion thresholds whereby firms that were just below the threshold were not required by the law to install an RC and to recruit a CRO, while those just above the thresholds had to comply with the regulation. Our contribution is to document that neither the RC nor the CRO have a causal impact on risk near these thresholds. However, we do find strong evidence of risk reduction following the passage of the law.
Ethnopharmacological Documentation of Medicinal Plants Used in the Traditional Treatment of Hypertension in Tarfaya Province, Morocco

The use of plants to treat chronic diseases is part of an ancient Moroccan tradition. This study will present the first relevant documentation on medicinal plants used in the treatment of hypertension in Tarfaya province. This study aimed to collect and document information on medicinal plants traditionally used by the local population of Tarfaya province for the treatment of hypertension. Ethnobotanical surveys were conducted using 150 questionnaires in the study area. Documented data were evaluated using the quantitative ethno-botanical indices of frequency citation (FC) and Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC). The results obtained allowed to inventory 52 species of medicinal plants belonging to 29 families traditionally used against hypertension. The species were rich in diverse chemical constituents. The most cited families are Lamiaceae (9 species), Apiaceae (5 species), Compositae (3 species), Leguminosae (3 species) and Myrtaceae (3 species). Ten plants are reported for the first time as used in the treatment of hypertension. The most cited plant species are Allium sativum (RFC = 0.28), Allium cepa (RFC = 0.2), Olea europaea (RFC = 0.18), Searsia tripartita (RFC = 0.16), Ammodaucus leucotrichus (RFC = 0.15) and Myrtus communis (RFC = 0.15). Leaves were the most used organs. The decoction was the dominant method of preparation. This study showed that the inhabitants of Tarfaya use a wide variety of plants for the treatment of hypertension. This work is a source of information that can serve as a basis for phytochemists and pharmacologists interested in research on plants with antihypertensive effect.
CORRELATION BETWEEN THE MASS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF EGG STRUCTURE IN DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS OF LAYING HENS

In order to determine the characteristic structure of consumer eggs of light line hybrids Isa Brown, and the correlation links between the eggs mass and the examined characteristics, the research was conducted on the eggs taken from the private farm "Poljoprom" in Vojkovici, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The eggs were taken from three periods of production cycle, 20 th , 28 th and 48 th week of age of laying hens. In these periods, using random sample method, the appropriate number of eggs was taken for a detailed examination, analysis and statistical processing of eggs structure characteristics. During the production cycle the hens were raised in modern facilities and adequate technology was used for each particular aspect of production with all technological phases automatically regulated. Along the absolute value of the structure (the are usually statistically increased the P , the the of The relative shell 28 and the smallest Between WA20 and WA28, the differences in relative part of the shell were not statistically confirmed, other differences were statistically significant at the level of P < 0.01. The largest share of egg whites in the of the in WA48 (62.56%), and the lowest in WA28 (60.89%). largest share of egg yolk (26.80%) was at the peak of production (WA48), and the smallest (22.50%) at the beginning of the production (WA20). All differences in terms of the share of egg yolks and egg whites were statistically confirmed.
Leaf physiological and structural plasticity of two Asplenium (Aspleniaceae) species coexisting in sun and shade conditions

Background and aims – Relatively few studies have addressed the sun-shade response of fern species. Moreover, there is no information on species-specific plasticity patterns of such response, their relationship with species ecological requirements and the costs of such plasticity. The present study aims at filling these gaps by analysing the sun-shade plastic response of two Asplenium species that differ in their ecological requirements.Methods – We measured 27 leaf morphological, anatomical and physiological parameters using standard methods for A. ceterach and A. trichomanes in the field. The parameters were combined through Principal Component Analysis in order to highlight an integrated sun-shade response across species. Linear regression analysis was carried out to highlight the relationship between the calculated species plasticity patterns and the structural control on photosynthetic process.Key results – A significant degree of phenotypic plasticity was found for both species. Moreover, sun and shade leaves shared a common slope for the morpho-functional relationships reflecting no additional costs in terms of carbon assimilation. Even if the plastic responses of the two species scaled positively (R2 = 0.68, P = 4.667e‒07), A. trichomanes was characterized by a slightly higher anatomical plasticity (plasticity index = 0.19), while A. ceterach showed a higher physiological plasticity (0.60). Conclusion – A remarkable acclimation capacity for the two Asplenium species in response to different light conditions was highlighted. Nevertheless, A. ceterach seems to be more suited to cope with full sunlight conditions as compared to A. trichomanes, according to species ecological requirements.
Pregnancy Outcome of Patients Complicated by Threatened Abortion

The study was conducted among 100 pregnant women who presented with vaginal bleeding before 20 weeks of gestation, 34% of women aborted, 21.2% had preterm delivery, 23.4% had low birth weight babies, apgar score was less than 7 in 20.3% babies and perinatal mortality was 3%. Serum T 3, T 4 levels were in lower range in patients who aborted as compared to those
Factors Controlling the Chromium Isotope Compositions in Podiform Chromitites

The application of Cr isotope compositions to the investigation of magmatic and post-magmatic effects on chromitites is unexplored. This study presents and compiles the first Cr stable isotope data (δ53Cr values) with major and trace element, contents from the Balkan Peninsula, aiming to provide an overview of the compositional variations of δ53Cr values in ophiolite-hosted chromitites and to delineate geochemical constraints controlling the composition of chromitites. The studied chromitites exhibit δ53Cr values ranging from −0.184‰ to +0.159‰, falling in the range of so-called “igneous Earth” or “Earth’s mantle inventory” with values −0.12 ± 0.11‰ to 0.079 ± 0.129‰ (2sd). A characteristic feature is the slightly positively fractionated δ53Cr values of all chromitite samples from Othrys (+0.043 ± 0.03‰), and the occurrence of a wide range of δ53Cr values spanning from positively, slightly negatively to the most negatively fractionated signatures (Pindos, δ53Cr = −0.147 to +0.009‰; Skyros, δ53Cr = −0.078 to +0.159‰). The observed negative trend between δ53Cr values and Cr/(Cr + Al) ratios may reflect a decrease in the δ53Cr values of chromitites with increasing partial melting degree. Alternatively, it may point to processes related to magmatic differentiation, as can be seen in our data from Mikrokleisoura (Vourinos).
Analysis Expression of ZIP1 and Caspase-3 Protein in Adenocarsinoma of the Prostate

Background: Carcinogenesis of adenocarcinoma of the prostate occurs due to dysregulation of zinc level within the cells. Intracellular zinc molecules influx is regulated by a transporter protein ZIP1, whose non-presence is predicted to inhibit apoptosis, thus leads to the development of prostate adenocarcinoma. Methods: This study was aimed to analyse the correlation of ZIP1 and Caspase-3 expression in prostate adenocarcinoma on its grading as represented by Gleason Score. This was a cross-sectional, retrospective analytical study on 31 Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue that meets inclusion criteria. The specimen was stained using the immune-histochemistry technique for ZIP1 and Caspase-3. Protein expression of each case was counted using ImageJ analysis. Gleason score was acquired as secondary data from the cases' reports. The correlation of their expression with respect to Gleason score was analysed with Pearson's correlation using SPSS 11.5. Results: Mean expression level of ZIP1 and Caspase-3 in prostate adenocarcinoma were 35% and 33%, respectively. There was a significantly positive correlation between ZIP1 and Caspase-3 expression ( r =0.379; p =0.018). However, their correlation was stronger in intermediate-grade group ( r= 0.73; p =0.01) and the correlation was much weaker in high-grade group ( r =0.04; p =0.48). Conclusions: There was a positive correlation between ZIP1 and Caspase-3 expression in prostate adenocarcinoma.