Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Short-Term Effect of Stent Size and Number on Left Ventricular Systolic Function Improvement After Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Background . The effect of stent size and number on left ventricular systolic function improvement after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) using drug eluting stent is not clear enough. Aim . To study short-term effect of stent size and number on left ventricular systolic function improvement after elective PCI. Material and methods . The study included 150 adult patients with electively stented left anterior descending artery lesion with drug-eluting stent. Patients were examined before PCI and 1 and 3 months after PCI using speckle tracking echocardiography. Results . Before revascularization, mean left ventricular ejection fraction was 51.2%±5.7, mean global longitudinal peak systolic strain (GLPSS) --9.29±0.94%. One month after PCI, mean GLPSS improved significantly to -14.05±1.72% (p<0.001), 3 months after PCI, even more significant improvement in the GLPSS up to -18.61±3.02% (p<0.001) was recorded. After 3 months, 53 patients (35.3%) showed recovery to normal GLPSS. The predictors of non-improvement of GLPSS after 3 months were: diabetes mellitus (p=0.007), smoking (p=0.01), dyslipidemia (p=0.001), stent length (p=0.001), and a number of stents (p=0.04). There was strong negative correlation between stent length and improvement of the GLPSS in 1 month (p=0.007) and in 3 months (p<0.001). Also there was strong negative correlation between number of stents and improvement in 1 month (p=0.002) and in 3 months (p=0.004), but the correlation between stent diameter and improvement of the GLPSS was significant neither in 1 month nor in 3 months (p=0.924 and p=0.435, respectively). Conclusion . Number and length of stents implanted were predictors to improvement of systolic function, while stent diameter doesn't affect left ventricular recovery.
Housing differentiation and subjective social status of Chinese urban homeowners: evidence from CLDS

Abstract Chinese urbanites’ housing differentiation is a subject that attracts increasing scholarly attention. Previously, housing differentiation was measured by access to homeownership and housing tenure. Given high Chinese homeownership rates, however, heterogeneity among urban Chinese homeowners should be further decomposed. Many studies identified links between housing differentiation and social stratification, but few have examined residents’ responses to their homes. Based on the China Labour-force Dynamics Survey (CLDS), this study decomposes homeowners’ housing differentiation along three dimensions: housing conditions, housing wealth, and neighbourhood environment. We also examine the impacts of these dimensions on homeowners’ subjective social status (SSS). Significant differentiation is found among homeowners in housing conditions, neighbourhood environment, and housing loans. Furthermore, housing wealth and neighbourhood environment affect homeowners’ perceived social status. These findings advance housing differentiation studies and have important implications for policies aimed at reducing social inequality and housing poverty.
On-site and Off-site Effects of Soil Erosion: Causal Analysis and Remedial Measures in Agricultural Land - a Review

Soil erosion is one of the main factors causing land degradation. Furthermore, loss of soil nutrients ultimately causes worldwide reduction of agricultural productivity and water quality deterioration. Therefore, soil erosion control measures are required as an aspect of catchment management. The general purpose of this paper review is to make an overview of soil erosion throughout the world in order to highlight required studies on which to be based when proposing appropriate erosion control measures for agricultural fields. Different scientific documents including journal articles, internet materials, conference papers and books were used as research materials to achieve the objectives of the present work. This methodology enabled the researcher to make a synthesis of various researchers’ views on this topic. Principally, this review focused on the effects and remedial measures of soil erosion. The research findings highlighted that soil erosion affects greatly the agricultural land, human properties and aquatic ecosystem. Both on-site and off-site effects are analyzed. Sediment transport in rivers resulted from soil erosion impacts on bridges, hydropower plants, water treatment plants and water bodies such as lakes and water reservoirs. The present review article strongly recommends the followings: (1) Performance improvement of the existing erosion control measures; (2) Promotion of new soil erosion adaptive measures; (3) Farmers trainings on Best Management Practices of soil erosion control and (4) Sensitization of governmental institutions and Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to be extensively involved in soil erosion management. Keywords: Erosion causes, erosion effects, erosion control measures
Research Progress of Doctor-patient Risk Perception

With the improvement of medical level and the increase of people's demand for health services, the imbalance of supply and demand between doctors and patients leads to the increase of the number of doctor-patient risk cases. The tense doctor-patient relationship has attracted the attention of various academic circles. Risk perception has an evaluation effect on the occurrence of doctor-patient risk, and it is also the key to the development of doctor-patient risk events. It is of great significance to grasp the research progress of doctor-patient risk perception in real time for improving the tense situation of doctor-patient relationship, perfecting its guidance mechanism and reducing the doctor-patient risk events. This study is based on the theory of risk perception, through literature review, to explore the research progress of doctor-patient risk perception, and provide theoretical basis for doctor-patient risk management.
The role of knowledge in water resource management: An assessment of the Oregon general public

ABSTRACT Oregon has a long-held reputation of water abundance, however water shortages and droughts throughout the state reveal this is not an accurate perception. Projected climate change impacts and population growth are expected to exacerbate Oregon’s water situation. This study assessed public knowledge holding concerning the state’s water resources. In the spring 2010 a survey questionnaire was distributed to 1,563 randomly selected Oregon households to elicit their water knowledge and use of information sources. The study found public self-assessed level of knowledge was low to moderate, and education was not a significant factor in their knowledge. Effective sources to gain information about water were rarely used by the public. These findings can assist water resource managers in Oregon and throughout the United States as they develop and implement governance strategies.
Factors Affecting Consumers’ Alternative Meats Buying Intentions: Plant-Based Meat Alternative and Cultured Meat

Consumers have started to become aware of the negative aspects of conventional meat, including concerns about environmental issues, animal welfare, and consumer health. Alternative meats (i.e., cultured meat and plant-based meat alternatives) have been introduced recently to address these problems, and the rapid growth of the alternative meat market could pose a threat to the conventional meat market. It is necessary to identify the features of alternative meat that affect consumers’ purchasing intentions. Thus, we aimed to: (1) explore the positive and negative feelings toward alternative meat and (2) compare the differences in factors influencing alternative meat buying intentions. This study conducted an online survey with Korean participants in two separate sections (cultured meat: n = 513; plant-based meat alternatives: n = 504), and relationships between the variables and willingness to buy were analyzed using the partial least squares method. The results showed that sustainability and food neophobia are two of the different factors, and food curiosity, unnaturalness, and distrust of biotechnology are the common factors affecting consumers’ purchasing choice. The results of this study provide useful guidelines for effective promotional messages about cultured meat, plant-based meat alternatives, and conventional meat marketers focusing on the positive and negative aspects of significant factors.
The impact of influential others on student teachers’ dropout intention – a network analytical study

ABSTRACT Recent studies have shown that the number of teachers in Germany is decreasing dramatically. In contrast, the rate of student teachers discontinuing their studies is rather high, and further increases the shortage of teachers. To address this issue, we investigated student teachers’ social support networks by using a social network approach. Guided by the social cognitive career theory, the mediating role of barriers (i.e. perceived disapproval of influential others towards the chosen career path) on the relationship between supports (i.e. social support quality) and students’ dropout intention was analysed. Data were collected from 165 German student teachers at the beginning of their studies and six months later. In summary, this study has identified students’ perception of influential others’ disapproval towards their chosen career path as a boundary condition for the indirect effect of social support on their dropout intention.
Alteraciones psicológicas en estudiantes de medicina durante la pesquisa activa de la COVID-19

Introduccion: La COVID-19 ha traido consigo disimiles cambios y consecuencias en la sociedad. El personal de la salud ha sido uno de los mas afectados en el ambito psicologico, a causa del incremento de los estresores. Objetivo: Determinar manifestaciones psicologicas en estudiantes de medicina durante la pesquisa activa de la COVID-19. Metodos: Se realizo una investigacion cuantitativa, observacional, descriptiva y transversal de 59 estudiantes de medicina, pertenecientes a la Sede Municipal de Ciencias Medicas del municipio de Gibara, provincia de Holguin, quienes realizaban la pesquisa activa de la COVID-19, en mayo del 2020. Resultados: La vulnerabilidad al estres como sintoma no estuvo presente en 83,0 % de los estudiantes. La ansiedad probable y establecida se hallo en 28,8 y 18,6 %, respectivamente. La depresion ausente o minima predomino en 56 estudiantes (86,4 %) y solo 1 presento idea suicida; 100 % tenia un nivel de funcionamiento neurotico y 54,2 % mostro afrontamiento enfocado a la emocion. Conclusiones: La mayoria de los estudiantes de medicina no presentaron alteraciones psicologicas ni idea suicida. El afrontamiento centrado en la emocion predominante junto al funcionamiento neurotico favorecieron la salud mental.
Interscalene Block in an Anesthetized Adult with Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy Undergoing Clavicle Fracture Reduction

Abstract Whether regional anesthesia procedures should be performed in heavily sedated/anesthetized adults remains controversial. One of the purported advantages of performing regional nerve blocks in conversant patients is early warning against major nerve injury and, arguably, early detection of local anesthetic systemic toxicity. A 60-year-old man with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) underwent a clavicle fracture repair under general anesthesia. Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography revealed dynamic left ventricular outflow track obstruction and systolic anterior motion of the posterior mitral valve leaflet. In part based on such echo findings, he received an ultrasound-guided interscalene plus a superficial cervical plexus block for postoperative analgesia prior to emergence from general anesthesia. Given the lack of robust data on the safety of ultrasound-guided regional techniques in heavily sedated/anesthetized adults, we use the example of echographic evidence of significant HOCM to argue for a pragmatic and individualized approach when faced with unusual situations in which the pros of such an approach may outweigh the cons – in this case for performing an interscalene block on an anesthetized adult.
Influence of herbicide mixture on composite weed flora and yield of transplanted rice under system of rice intensification

The present investigation was carried out during Kharif season of 2014–15 and 2015–16 at farmer's field Nadia, West Bengal, India with the rice variety ‘IET-4786’ by following System of Rice Intensification (SRI) methodology to study the effect of ready mix herbicide on growth of composite weed flora and productivity of transplanted puddle rice. Eight treatments were assigned in randomized block design with three replications. Results revealed that ready mix application of Pyrazosulfuron ethyl 0.75%+ Pretilachlor 30% WG @ 1.75 and 3.5 kg ha−1 resulted better weed management and highest Weed Control Efficiency (WCE). Pyrazosulfuron ethyl 0.75% + Pretilachlor 30% WG @ 3.50 kg ha−1 yielded a maximum of 4.33 t ha−1 of rice followed by farmers ’practice (4.32 t ha−1) and lower dose of Pyrazosulfuron ethyl 0.75% + Pretilachlor 30% WG @ 1.75 kg ha−1 (4.29 t ha−1). These findings are useful in conditions when farmers skip or miss pre-emergence herbicide application, good weed control efficiency and higher yield can still be obtained with the pre-mix application of Pyrazosulfuron ethyl 0.75% + Pretilachlor 30% WG @ 1.75 kg ha−1 in transplanted puddle rice.
Plastid genome of stonecrop Hylotelephium verticillatum (Sedoideae; Crassulaceae): insight into structure and phylogenetic position

Abstract The first complete chloroplast genome sequence of Hylotelephium verticillatum, was reported in this study. The plastome size was 151,398 bp in total length, with one large single copy (LSC; 82,951 bp), one small single copy (SSC; 16,839 bp), and two inverted repeat (IR) regions (IRa and IRb, each with 25,804 bp). The overall GC content was 37.8% and the genome contained 128 genes, including 85 protein-coding, 37 transfer RNA, and 6 ribosomal RNA genes. Phylogenetic analysis of 15 representative plastomes within the family Crassulaceae suggests that H. verticillatum is sister to congeneric H. ewersii.
Can We Consider the Possibility of Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) Becoming Another Gateway to the Focal Therapy of Localized Prostate Cancer?

Background and ObjectivesMinimally invasive methods are expected to avoid the risk of overtreatment and overtreatment of radical therapy to manage the increased number of patients with low-volume, low-grade localized prostate cancer. Based on our experience of radical transurethral resection of prostate cancer (TURPCa) as a radical treatment, we studied the efficacy and safety of focal TURPCa as a focal therapy for patients with localized prostate cancer. Materials and MethodsWe performed focal TURPCa in 49 patients during the period from July 2007 to August 2016 and followed them with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing for the mean period of 68.0 months. We selected the patient as a candidate for the study if the biopsy revealed that cancer foci were limited in one lobe, or the foci were several or less even found in both lobes. Standard TURP was followed by further resection and fulguration of the peripheral zone where cancer was considered to exist. We selected one of our three methods of focal TURPCa as follows: one lobe radical TURPCa, radical resection of the affected lobe with unaffected lobe being resected less vigorously; nerve-sparing radical TURPCa, radical resection of both lobes except for the posterolateral part of the prostate; target radical TURPCa, radical resection of the cancer focus and the surrounding prostate when the target is suggested single. ResultsTwelve patients were in the low-risk group (D’Amico), 29 in the intermediate-risk group, and 8 in the high-risk group. Pathological stages were as follows: pT0, three cases; pT2a-b, 17 cases; pT2c, 29 cases. The preoperative PSA of 6.15±2.73 ng/mL (mean±SD) dropped to 0.172±0.283 ng/mL postoperatively. PSA failure occurred in only two patients (4.1%). Incontinence did not develop and erectile function was preserved in eight (44.4%) of the 18 potent patients. The most frequent complication was bladder neck contracture (20.4%). Other complications included acute epididymitis (8.1%), bladder tamponade (2.0%). No patients died of prostate cancer. ConclusionsThough the final assessment of efficacy will require long-term follow-up results with more cases, we may think focal TURPCa can be another treatment option as a focal therapy for localized prostate cancer.
Longitudinal Relations among Maternal Self-Efficacy, Maternal Warmth, and Early Adolescents’ Prosocial Behavior

SYNOPSIS Objective. This article examined two-wave longitudinal paths among maternal self-efficacy, maternal warmth, and early adolescents’ prosocial behavior. Design . Participants were 194 Italian mother/child dyads from 9–13 years at the first assessment and 12–15 years at the second assessment. Using a two-wave longitudinal design, the present study tested cross-lagged paths among maternal self-efficacy, warmth, and early adolescents’ prosocial behavior controlling for the stability of these variables and their concurrent associations. Results . Maternal warmth mediated the link between maternal self-efficacy and adolescents’ prosocial behavior, and bi-directional effects between maternal self-efficacy and maternal warmth were found. Conclusions . These findings support a parent-driven model in the promotion of prosocial behaviors across early adolescence and a general need to consider simultaneously parental cognitions (maternal self-efficacy) and actions (maternal warmth) in explaining adolescents’ prosocial behaviors. Implications for parenting program interventions are discussed.
Coping Strategies Used by Aging Parental Caregivers of Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Caregiving can be a lifelong responsibility for parents of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This study examined coping strategies and barriers experienced by parents of adult children with ASD. The 51 parents who participated in this study were at least 50 years old and had an adult child (18+) with ASD. Semistructured, one-on-one interviews were conducted with parents to understand their experiences of having an adult child with ASD. Using a qualitative, phenomenological approach, thematic analysis revealed seven themes related to parents’ coping strategies or lack thereof. Themes discussed include faith/spirituality, physical activity/fitness, self-focused coping, work, acceptance, reliance on social support, and barriers to coping. Most parents discussed having at least one coping strategy, with some sharing multiple strategies.
Tele-education in the post-COVID period; a new normal

Ischemia-reperfusion injury is a complex, which causes cell damage. In this study, we aimed to investigate the protective effects of dexmedetomidine on lung in the renal IR model in diabetic rats. The concept of tele-education has been present in the background for many years. From the idea of making use of your idle time by distant learning through television to use of simulated courses to enhance your clinical skills and judgements, tele-education has stood the test of time by constantly evolving according to the needs of modern era.
The Role of Government Support and User Innovativeness to Entrepreneurs (Case study of SME’s in Depok, Indonesia)

This study aims to examine the influence of external and internal factors, in this case government support and owner-manager innovation, on the attitude of owner-managers of MSMEs towards FINTECH. This study uses the Structural Equation Modeling - Partial Least Square approach using SmartPLS version 3.2. 4 to examine the research hypotheses. The respondents of this study were 64 MSME owner-managers in Depok, West Java. The study indicates that government support and owner-manager innovation have a significant and positive influence on their attitudes towards FINTECH. The imperative results of this study recommend FINTECH business owners to support government activities in inspiring and motivating MSME business owners in Depok to continue developing personal creativities that represent the innovations of each owner-manager of MSME.
Determinants of Adoption of Pro Vitamin A Cassava Varieties by Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria

The study examined the determinants of adoption of Pro vitamin A cassava by farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was adopted to select a total of 120 farmers for the study in 2018 using questionnaire and focus group discussion. Descriptive statistics and tobit regression model were used to assess farmers ‘perception of pro-vitamin A cassava, levels of adoption, constraints and determinants of adoption of pro vitamin A cassava by farmers in the study area. The result showed low perception ( =2.80) of pro vitamin A cassava, though some individual mean indicated positive perception; high level of adoption ( =2.47) of pro vitamin A cassava. Tobit regression result showed that access to extension services at 1%, educational qualification, association membership at 5% and farming experience and nutritional information at 10% were the determinants of adoption of pro vitamin A cassava in the study area. Among the serious constraints in adoption of pro vitamin A cassava were: inadequate fund, high cost of labour, lack of farm credit, literacy level of farmers, marketing problem, inadequate fertilizer and poor extension visit. This paper therefore recommends that improved nutritional information about the new cassava technology should be prioritized to sensitize the farmers despite the high level of adoption among farmers and regular extension visits in order to further educate farmers.
Substance Use Disorder in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review of Vulnerabilities and Complications

As the world endures the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the conditions of 35 million vulnerable individuals struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs) worldwide have not received sufficient attention for their special health and medical needs. Many of these individuals are complicated by underlying health conditions, such as cardiovascular and lung diseases and undermined immune systems. During the pandemic, access to the healthcare systems and support groups is greatly diminished. Current research on COVID-19 has not addressed the unique challenges facing individuals with SUDs, including the heightened vulnerability and susceptibility to the disease. In this systematic review, we will discuss the pathogenesis and pathology of COVID-19, and highlight potential risk factors and complications to these individuals. We will also provide insights and considerations for COVID-19 treatment and prevention in patients with SUDs.