Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effects of Neem Aqueous Extract (Azadirachta indica) against Aphids and Aphid-borne Virus in Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp)

Pests and diseases are among the major factors limiting plant growth and yields. Pests are known vectors of pathogens including viruses. Proper management of plant pests is an indirect means of controlling viral diseases in plants. This study aimed at comparing the potential of neem extract and a synthetic insecticide (lambda cyhalothrin) for the management of aphids and Cowpea aphid-borne mosaic virus (CABMV) in five different cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) genotypes and to determine the residual effects of the insecticide in the cowpea grains. The experimental field was laid out in randomized complete block design with three replicates. Treatments included; spraying of cowpea plots with aqueous neem extract and lambda cyhalothrin (LC) twice at foliage stage, once at flowering and podding stages. Control plots were left unsprayed. Data were obtained on growth and yields of cowpea genotypes as well as the pest and virus disease traits. Results of the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) revealed that variations attributable to genotypes were significant (p ≤ 0.01) for cowpea yields and virus disease traits. Treatments applied influenced the occurrence of pests and virus diseases. Neem extract reduced aphid infestations and virus diseases as much as the insecticide. Ife BPC accumulated a very high level of LC (1.14 ppm) in its grain when compared with the maximum residue level (MRL) for lambda cyalothrin in cowpea seeds. The study concludes that the use of eco-friendly bio-pesticide such as neem aqueous extract is effective for the management of aphids and aphid-borne virus in cowpea fields. Keywords: Aphids; aqueous extract; cowpea; neem; pesticide; virus
Placental Thickness Measurement by Ultrasonography and Its Correlation with Gestational Age of Fetus in the Manipuri Population

Purpose: The study was done to measure the placental thickness (PT) in pregnant women and find its correlation with the gestational age (GA) of the fetus by ultrasonography. Comparisons were also made with the other fetal biometry parameters, and baseline data were generated with respect to the gestational weeks and placental position. Materials and Methods: The study was a cross-sectional one with a sample size of 134 singleton pregnancies. About 11–40 weeks of gestation were studied for the measurement of PT and other fetal parameters. Informed consent was obtained before recording the data on the preformed questionnaire. All measurements were done in mm and during the relaxed phase of the uterus. Results: As per the study, PT (in mm) increases with an increase in GA (in weeks) and almost matches it from 12 to 34 weeks of gestation. PT had a strong correlation with GA (r = 0.966). The correlation was statistically significant, with a P < 0.001. Conclusion: Thus, the estimation of the thickness of the placenta at the cord insertion site by means of ultrasonography is a relatively simple, safe, and cheap modality for accurate estimation of GA, fetal growth, and placental abnormalities and thus can significantly affect the management and outcome of pregnancy.
Neutrophils and Asthma

Although eosinophilic inflammation is characteristic of asthma pathogenesis, neutrophilic inflammation is also marked, and eosinophils and neutrophils can coexist in some cases. Based on the proportion of sputum cell differentiation, asthma is classified into eosinophilic asthma, neutrophilic asthma, neutrophilic and eosinophilic asthma, and paucigranulocytic asthma. Classification by bronchoalveolar lavage is also performed. Eosinophilic asthma accounts for most severe asthma cases, but neutrophilic asthma or a mixture of the two types can also present a severe phenotype. Biomarkers for the diagnosis of neutrophilic asthma include sputum neutrophils, blood neutrophils, chitinase-3-like protein, and hydrogen sulfide in sputum and serum. Thymic stromal lymphoprotein (TSLP)/T-helper 17 pathways, bacterial colonization/microbiome, neutrophil extracellular traps, and activation of nucleotide-binding oligomerization domain-like receptor family, pyrin domain-containing 3 pathways are involved in the pathophysiology of neutrophilic asthma and coexistence of obesity, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and habitual cigarette smoking have been associated with its pathogenesis. Thus, targeting neutrophilic asthma is important. Smoking cessation, neutrophil-targeting treatments, and biologics have been tested as treatments for severe asthma, but most clinical studies have not focused on neutrophilic asthma. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors, anti-TSLP antibodies, azithromycin, and anti-cholinergic agents are promising drugs for neutrophilic asthma. However, clinical research targeting neutrophilic inflammation is required to elucidate the optimal treatment.
Criminal Thinking: Exploring its Relationship with Prosocial Behavior, Emotional Intelligence, and Cultural Dimensions

This study explores the relationship between criminal thinking and other variables related to criminal cognition. Prosocial behavior, emotional intelligence, and cultural dimensions were chosen to check their predictive capacity for criminal thinking. The research sample comprised 695 young university students and adults, chosen by a non-probabilistic sampling method. The instruments used were the Criminal Sentiments Scales (CSS-M), the Prosociality Scale, the Emotional Intelligence Scale (EQI-C)
Archaeal Communities of South China Mangroves and Their Potential Roles in the Nitrogen Cycle

Abstract Mangroves are unique ecosystems that harbor a wide variety of microbial communities including Archaea. Although Archaea have widely been reported to play important roles in biogeochemical cycles, the involvement of archaeal communities in mangrove ecosystems and nitrogen cycling remains largely underexplored. To bridge this gap, we investigated the distribution of archaeal communities and their functional genes involved in the nitrogen cycle in South China mangroves covering seven different geographical areas. Our results indicated that mangroves are an important reservoir of unclassified Archaea, and therefore these unique ecosystems could fuel important discoveries in the future. Moreover, total nitrogen, total carbon and nitrate concentrations were found to be critical drivers of archaeal community composition in these mangroves. Selective Archaea, particularly Crenarchaeota and Euryarchaeota, are the major contributors to nitrogen cycling in the mangroves, especially involved in nitrification. Taken together, our findings advance our understanding of Archaea-driven nitrogen cycling in mangrove ecosystems.
Comparison of coastal vulnerability assessment for Subang Regency in North Coast West Java-Indonesia

Abstract Coastal vulnerability is a spatial concept that can contributes to decision-making processes in managing the coast. Our study aims to compare and evaluate the coastal vulnerability index (CVI) and the weighted CVI (CVIw) along the Subang Regency coastline in northern part of Java Island-Indonesia. We use coastal parameters: coastal relief, morphology, shoreline change, tidal range, sea-level change, wave height, land subsidence, and land use. Then, vulnerability maps are prepared to highlight areas with low, medium, high, and very high vulnerability. The vulnerability parameters map showed that shoreline change, land subsidence, and land use are influencing the vulnerability more than other parameters. The CVIw appears to be more favourable to assess the Subang Coast vulnerability, in which the very high vulnerability (43%) is dominant compared to the CVI (21%). This will require urgent protective action from the coast managers. Both CVI and CVIw have a 21% of very high risk in the same areas (Mayangan, Legon Wetan, and Pangarengan Villages), and these areas need protection from the coastal land loss. Meanwhile, the authority has plans for aquaculture in the area, and we suggest that it should be planned thoroughly to ensure that the practice does not destruct the coasts any further. Graphical Abstract
Simultaneous Transcatheter Pulmonary Balloon Valvuloplasty and Atrial Septal Defect Closure in Adult Patient

Background: Percutaneous pulmonary balloon valvuloplasty (PBV) has become the first choice of management in patients with valvular pulmonary stenosis, while transcatheter closure in secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) is an alternative therapy besides surgical closure. The combination of PBV and transcatheter ASD closure is an action that is possible to do, but rarely done.Case Illustration: We present a case of 26-year-old woman with severe pulmonary stenosis and secundum ASD. Echocardiographic examination revealed the presence of severe pulmonary stenosis (mean gradient 99.19 mmHg) and defects in the intra atrial septum (with a size of 1.3 cm). Cardiac catheterization revealed right ventricular pressure of 160 mmHg. This patient then successfully corrected with both procedures ASD closure and PBV simultaneously. Discussion: These procedures have high feasibility, good safety, and shows good effectiveness. There were no complications during the procedures, and a satisfying immediate outcome was obtained.Conclusion: Pulmonary stenosis and atrial septal defects are rare forms of congenital heart disease. Transcatheter pulmonary balloon valvuloplasty and atrial septal defect closure performed simultaneously are promising alternatives, apart from surgical correction.
Level of LncRNA GAS5 and Hippocampal Volume are Associated with the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease

Purpose We evaluated the diagnostic value of long non-coding RNA growth arrest-specific transcript 5 (GAS5) and its relationship with hippocampal volume in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Patients and Methods One hundred and eight patients with AD and 83 healthy controls were included, and demographic data, biochemical parameters, GAS5 levels, and hippocampal volume were recorded. Chi-squared tests or independent sample t-tests were used to compare the baseline characteristics, relative expression of GAS5, and hippocampal volume. Correlations between variables were determined using Spearman’s rank correlation test. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were generated to compare the diagnostic value of GAS5 and total hippocampal volume in AD. Results The levels of GAS5 were significantly upregulated in patients with AD compared with those in controls and were negatively correlated with MMSE score. There were differences in left hippocampal volume, right hippocampal volume, and total hippocampal volume between the two groups. Total hippocampal volume was positively correlated with MMSE score and negatively correlated with GAS5 expression in patients with AD. The area under the curve (AUC) of for GAS5 expression was 0.831, the sensitivity was 61.1%, and the specificity was 95.2%. The AUC of the combined total hippocampal volume was 0.891, the sensitivity was 74.1%, and the specificity was 92.8%. Conclusion The results suggested that GAS5 may be an excellent indicator of AD progression alone or in combination with hippocampal volume.
The association between training load and physical development in professional male youth soccer players: a systematic review

Objectives 1) To evaluate current physical performance tests used within professional male youth soccer; 2) to understand the relationship of these tests performance in relation to specific measures of external and internal training load (TL) to conclude if there is a subsequent change in test performance. Methods Relevant literature was searched using five electronic databases (PubMed Medline, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, CINAHL and Scopus), with additional articles identified by the authors. Articles relating to TL and physical development assessment within professional male youth soccer players were evaluated. Results Database searches yielded 5683 articles following removal of duplicates. After screening the titles, abstracts and full texts, 28 articles were identified. Both external TL (total distance, high speed distance, duration) and internal TL (rating of perceived exertion, training impulse) measures were found to be associated with improvements in physical test performance across both pre-season and in-season phases. Field-based testing was found to be sensitive to changes in physical performance for aerobic capacity, lower body power/strength and sprint performance. However, limited sensitivity to change was found when assessing player agility performance. Conclusion Future research in this area should look to enhance our understanding of the dose-response of TL with changes in fitness across different age groups in professional male youth soccer.
On Growth and Morphology of TiO2 Nanotubes on CP-Ti by Anodic Oxidation in Ethylene Glycol Electrolyte: Influence of Electrolyte Aging and Anodization Parameters

Anodic oxidation of CP-Ti, for production of TiO2 nanotubes, has been extensively described in terms of the electrochemical mechanism of tubular growth or the effect of the parameters on the final tube morphology. Recently, a kinetic growth model was proposed to describe the distinct morphologies of the anodic oxide layer as phases of the nanotubular development process, offering a new perspective for the tuning of nanotube production. In this work, the anodizing behavior of a CP-Ti alloy in an ethylene glycol electrolyte was investigated in light of this new model. The final morphology of the nanotubes was characterized by SEM, considering the effects of electrolyte aging, the microstructure, the applied potential difference and time on the morphological development of nanotubes. Electrolyte aging was shown to lead to a decreased dissolution effect on the oxide. The applied potential difference was shown to lead to an increased dissolution effect and more rapid nanotube growth kinetics, while time resulted in extended dissolution. Moreover, the obtained results were analyzed considering a previous study focused on the anodizing behavior of the α- and β-phases of Ti6Al4V alloy. Overall, the tube morphology resembled that obtained for the Al-containing α-phase of the Ti6Al4V alloy, but the growth kinetics were considerably slower on CP-Ti.
Functionalization of PEG-AgNPs Hybrid Material to Alleviate Biofouling Tendency of Polyethersulfone Membrane

Membrane-based processes are a promising technology in water and wastewater treatments, to supply clean and secure water. However, during membrane filtration, biofouling phenomena severely hamper the performance, leading to permanent detrimental impacts. Moreover, regular chemical cleaning is ineffective in the long-run for overcoming biofouling, because it weakens the membrane structure. Therefore, the development of a membrane material with superior anti-biofouling performance is seen as an attractive option. Hydrophilic-anti-bacterial precursor polyethylene glycol-silver nanoparticles (PEG-AgNPs) were synthesized in this study, using a sol-gel method, to mitigate biofouling on the polyethersulfone (PES) membrane surface. The functionalization of the PEG-AgNP hybrid material on a PES membrane was achieved through a simple blending technique. The PES/PEG-AgNP membrane was manufactured via the non-solvent induced phase separation method. The anti-biofouling performance was experimentally measured as the flux recovery ratio (FRR) of the prepared membrane, before and after incubation in E. coli culture for 48 h. Nanomaterial characterization confirmed that the PEG-AgNPs had hydrophilic-anti-bacterial properties. The substantial improvements in membrane performance after adding PEG-AgNPs were evaluated in terms of the water flux and FRR after the membranes experienced biofouling. The results showed that the PEG-AgNPs significantly increased the water flux of the PES membrane, from 2.87 L·m−2·h−1 to 172.84 L·m−2·h−1. The anti-biofouling performance of the PES pristine membrane used as a benchmark showed only 1% FRR, due to severe biofouling. In contrast, the incorporation of PEG-AgNPs in the PES membrane decreased live bacteria by 98%. It enhanced the FRR of anti-biofouling up to 79%, higher than the PES/PEG and PES/Ag membranes.
An Overview of Indoor Positioning and Mapping Technology Standards

Technologies and systems for indoor positioning, mapping, and navigation (IPMN) have rapidly developed over the latest decade due to advanced radio and light communications, the internet of things, intelligent and smart devices, big data, and so forth. Thus, a group of surveys for IPMN technologies, systems, standards, and solutions can be found in literature. However, currently there is no proposed solution that can satisfy all indoor application requirements; one of the biggest challenges is lack of standardization, even though several IPMN standards have been published by different standard developing organizations (SDOs). Therefore, this paper aims to re-survey indoor positioning and mapping technologies, in particular, the existing standards related to these technologies and to present guidance in the field. As part of our work, we provide an IPMN standards system architecture consisting of concepts, terms, models, indoor positioning technologies, software and tools, applications, services and policies, and indoor mapping and modelling; and, we present IPMN standards developed for our projects in practice, such as multi-source fusion positioning data interfaces; seamless cooperative positioning service interfaces; content model for indoor mapping and navigation, and specification for digital indoor map products.
Comprehensive Comparison of Novel Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV) Integration Sites between B-Cell Lymphoma Lines BLSC-KU1 and BLSC-KU17 Using the Viral DNA Capture High-Throughput Sequencing Method

Bovine leukemia virus (BLV) infects cattle and integrates into host DNA, causing enzootic bovine leukosis (EBL), an aggressive B-cell lymphoma. Here, we developed a novel proviral DNA-capture sequencing (proviral DNA-capture-seq) method investigating BLV proviral integration in two B-cell lymphoma lines, BLSC-KU1 and BLSC-KU17, derived from BLV-infected cattle with EBL. We designed BLV-specific biotinylated probes to capture the provirus genome and enrich libraries for next-generation sequencing. Validation showed high specificity and efficient enrichment of target sequence reads as well as identification of three BLV proviral integration sites on BLV persistently infected FLK-BLV cells as a positive control. We successfully detected a single BLV proviral integration site on chromosome 19 of BLSC-KU1 and chromosome 9 of BLSC-KU17, which were confirmed by standard PCR and Sanger sequencing. Further, a defective provirus in BLSC-KU1 and complete BLV proviral sequence in BLSC-KU17 were confirmed using long PCR and sequencing. This is the first study to provide comprehensive information on BLV proviral structure and viral integration in BLSC-KU1 and BLSC-KU17. Moreover, the proposed method can facilitate understanding of the detailed mechanisms underlying BLV-induced leukemogenesis and may be used as an innovative tool to screen BLV-infected cattle at risk at an earlier stage than those that have already developed lymphoma.
Parental Willingness to Vaccinate Their Children Against SARS-CoV-2 in Jordan: An Explanatory Cross-Sectional Study

Background Successful control of the COVID-19 pandemic is largely dependent on vaccine administration to epidemiologically influential groups, including children. Considering that pediatric population comprises a significant portion on the population in developing countries, and their risk of infection and spreading the disease has been underestimated, it is crucial to investigate parental willingness to administer SARS-CoV-2 vaccine to their children between 5 and 11 years old. This study investigates the prevalence and determinants of parental willingness towards vaccinating their children (5–12 years old) against COVID-19 in a developing country setting, Jordan. Methods A cross-sectional study, conducted between October and November 2021, utilized online Google Forms to collect data on parents’ background characteristics, willingness to vaccinate their children, SARS-CoV-2, infection and vaccine, risk perception, and factors affecting decision to vaccinate. Results A total of 564 parents completed the questionnaire; 82.8% were mothers, 85.3% were 30 years of age or older, and 75.9% had bachelor’s degrees or higher. Only 25.4% of parents reported willingness to vaccinate their 5–12 years old children against SARS-CoV-2. Lower parental age, higher income, and having health insurance coverage increased parental willingness. Among participants vaccinated against COVID-19, only 29.0% were willing to vaccinate their children. Healthcare providers’ trust and vaccine recommendations by pediatricians increased parental willingness. COVID-19 risk perception seems to have negative effects on parental willingness. Conclusion A significant proportion of parents in Jordan indicated hesitancy towards administering COVID-19 vaccine for their children. Concerns about vaccine safety and trust in the healthcare system appear to be the most important predictors of parents’ hesitancy. Effective vaccine campaigns should focus on risk perception and communication and should consider parental socio-demographic characteristics.
A Cross-Sectional Study to Correlate Serum Complement C3 and C4 Levels With Clinical and Pathological Severity in Cutaneous Small-Vessel Vasculitis

Introduction The role of serum C3 and C4 levels as a marker of disease activity in cutaneous small-vessel vasculitis (CSVV) has been sparsely studied, especially in India. The primary objective was to determine the correlation between clinico-histopathological severity and serum C3 and C4 levels in CSVV. The secondary objective was to determine the association between direct immunofluorescence (DIF) findings and serum C3 and C4 levels and clinico-histopathological findings. Method This prospective cross-sectional study included all the clinically diagnosed cases of CSVV that satisfied the pathological criteria for CSVV. A clinical disease activity grade and a histopathological severity grade were calculated in all patients (N=50). Results Serum C3 and C4 levels (n=44) were diminished in 4.5% of cases. There was no significant correlation between the serum C3 and C4 levels and the clinical and histopathological severity. DIF was positive in 60.0% of cases (n=45), and IgA was the predominant immune deposit (46.7%). No significant association was detected between the DIF findings and the serum C3 and C4 levels, histopathological severity, and clinical disease activity grade. Positive DIF findings were significantly associated with palpable purpura and cutaneous necrosis. A significant association was detected between gastrointestinal involvement and IgA positivity. Conclusion In CSVV, serum C3 and C4 may not be used as markers of disease severity, and a positive DIF finding may indicate an underlying gastrointestinal involvement.
The Capacity of Farmers in Rice Farming in Kabupaten Lampung Tengah

Rice is an important commodity and the availability of rice supply in Indonesia must be maintained, because rice is the staple food of the Indonesian people which must always be fulfilled at all times. However, the fact is that the average productivity of rice produced by farmers is still low. Low rice productivity reflects the capacity of farmers in rice farming. The aims of this research are: (1) to know the level of farmer's capacity? and (2) to find out what factors that affect the capacity of farmers. This research was conducted in Kabupaten Lampung Tengah with the number of respondents as many as 100 farmers. The data analysis method used is multiple regression analysis. The results showed that the level of farmer's capacity was in the medium category. Factors that have a significant effect on farmer’s capacity are farmer’s’ age, farming experience, farmer’s motivation, community support, farmer group support, and agricultural extension support, while formal education, non-formal education, cosmopolitan level, land area, and family support have no significant effect on the capacity of farmers in rice farming.