Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effects of a Low-FODMAP Diet on Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Both Children and Adults—A Narrative Review

Irritable bowel syndrome is a typical gastrointestinal disease that causes bloating, flatulence, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, constipation, or alteration of the last two in adults and children. A diet low in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols (FODMAP) is one of the potential treatment strategies to reduce abdominal symptoms and increase the quality of life. The present narrative review aims to present a general overview of current studies that have evaluated the efficacy of a low-FODMAP diet against other diets in gastrointestinal symptoms, nutrient intake in adults and children, and lifestyle quality. The research was performed using seven searchable databases, which included the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR), Excerpta Medica Database (EMBASE), Medline, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, up to March 2023. In conclusion, there is significant evidence that the follow-up of a low-FODMAP diet might be a feasible first-line therapeutic strategy to reduce stomach discomfort, pain, bloating, and quality of life for patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
Combined effect of physical exercise and hormone replacement therapy on cardiovascular and metabolic health in postmenopausal women: A systematic review and meta-analysis

The cardioprotective effect of postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been demonstrated in several studies. Similarly, physical exercise has yielded positive results. However, the effects of their combination remain inconclusive. This review describes the combined effects of physical exercise and hormone therapy on cardiovascular and metabolic health in postmenopausal women. We searched the Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, and Embase databases and included randomized controlled trials published up to December 2021 on the combined effects of physical exercise and hormone therapy on cardiovascular and metabolic health in postmenopausal women. We identified 148 articles, of which only seven met the inclusion criteria (386 participants; 91 [23%] HRT + exercise; 104 [27%] HRT; 103 [27%] exercise; 88 [23%] placebo). The combined treatment further decreased systolic blood pressure (SBP) compared to the isolated effect of aerobic training (AT) (mean difference [MD]=-1.69; 95% confidence interval [CI]=-2.65 to -0.72, n=73). Nevertheless, it attenuated the decrease in diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (MD=0.78; 95%CI: 0.22-1.35, n=73), and the increase in peak oxygen consumption (VO2 peak) promoted by exercise (AT + HRT=2.8±1.4 vs AT + placebo=5.8±3.4, P=0.02). The combination of AT and oral HRT improved SBP. However, AT alone seemed to have a better effect on physical fitness and DBP in postmenopausal women.
SGLT-2 Inhibitors and the Inflammasome: What’s Next in the 21st Century?

The nucleotide-binding domain-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome in the kidney and the heart is increasingly being suggested to play a key role in mediating inflammation. In the kidney, NLRP3 activation was associated with the progression of diabetic kidney disease. In the heart, activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome was related to the enhanced release of interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and the subsequent induction of atherosclerosis and heart failure. Apart from their glucose-lowering effects, SGLT-2 inhibitors were documented to attenuate activation of the NLRP3, thus resulting in the constellation of an anti-inflammatory milieu. In this review, we focus on the interplay between SGLT-2 inhibitors and the inflammasome in the kidney, the heart and the neurons in the context of diabetes mellitus and its complications.
Educating the Next Generation Workforce about Organizational Silence

Major space mission failures generally occur in the presence of a technical error coupled with organizational challenges regarding identification and management of the error. For example, the Space Shuttle Columbia was doomed by an errant piece of foam hitting the leading edge of the wing, and while the Columbia Accident Investigation Board (CAIB) report discussed the technical failure in detail, it also focused an entire chapter on organizational challenges contributing to the disaster. Following the release of the CAIB report, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) documented lessons learned about organizational cultures which foment conditions possibly manifesting in space mission failures. NASA desired a culture that valued psychological safety, defined as the belief one can speak up without risk of punishment or humiliation. The challenge is that in successful engineering firms, NASA prior to the space shuttle tragedies, and society in general, individuals show a reluctance to convey negative information because of the discomfort associated with being the conveyor of bad news. Approaching the 20-year anniversary of the Columbia Accident, this paper revisits the concept of organizational silence where individuals fail to draw attention to problems. Specific focus is paid to the future generational workforce, many of whom were either not born or in preschool at the time of the Columbia tragedy. To characterize the influence of organizational culture on space engineering workforce psychology, a case study questioning how someone will react in a situation involving mission-critical activities and the need to speak up was created. Case data were collected from different sample populations, and case study results are used to highlight problems for project teams to overcome organizational silence with a special focus on the challenges of university satellite programs primarily staffed by student workers.
Electron scattering by a steplike defect in topological insulator nanofilms

We study the properties of a steplike defect on the surface of ultrathin topological insulator nanofilms. We calculate the reflectance of an electron from such a defect for different parameters of the nanofilm and different parameters of the defect. We show that an electron incident on a steplike defect not only produces reflected and transmitted waves but also generates the modes, which are localized at the steplike defect. Such modes result in an enhancement of electron density at the defect by ≈60%. The magnitude of the enhancement depends on the parameters of the nanofilm and the height of the step and is the largest in the case of total electron reflection.
Polarimetric Tornadic Debris Signature Variability and Debris Fallout Signatures

AbstractValues of polarimetric radar variables may vary substantially between and through tornadic debris signature (TDS) events. Tornadoes with higher intensity ratings are associated with higher average and extreme values of reflectivity factor at horizontal polarization ZHH and lower values of copolar cross-correlation coefficient ρhv. Although values of these variables often fluctuate through reported tornado life cycles, ZHH repeatably decreases and ρhv repeatably increases across the volume scan immediately following reported tornado demise. Land cover has a relatively small effect on values of the polarimetric variables within TDSs, although near-radar urban TDSs may exhibit relatively high ZHH values. TDS areal extent is typically larger aloft than near the surface, although this trend may reverse in the most intense tornadoes. Maximum altitude to which a TDS is visible is more strongly a function of tornado intensity than of land cover or ambient shear and instability. Debris often disappears onc.
“I like to buy pre-owned luxury fashion products”: Understanding online second-hand luxury fashion shopping motivations and perceived value of young adult consumers

ABSTRACT The second-hand luxury fashion market has continued to gain popularity in the past decade. Many luxury fashion retailers have been pursuing ways to get involved in the second-hand goods market. However, little is known about what drives consumers to shop at online second-hand luxury fashion stores. This study applied the uses and gratification and mental accounting theory to develop a theoretical framework investigating young adult consumers’ motivations and the perceived value that lead to their willingness to recommend and purchase intentions toward online second-hand luxury fashion retailers. This study collected data via an online survey and analyzed 190 samples to test hypotheses using structural equation modeling. The results indicate that critical and fashion motivations positively influence perceived value for shopping at online second-hand luxury fashion retailers among young adult consumers. The perceived value significantly influences young adult consumers’ willingness to recommend and purchase intentions. The results reveal that fashion motivation indirectly influences willingness to recommend and purchase intentions via perceived value. The findings provide empirical evidence of the importance of perceived value for young adult second-hand luxury shoppers. Managerial implications offer insights on how to appeal to these consumers to recommend and purchase second-hand luxury fashion products from online retailers.
Experimental Evaluation Of Dynamic PropertiesOf An Incrementally Prestressed Concrete GirderRailway Bridge

The estimation of exact dynamic behavior is very important in railway bridges which can undergo resonance state from repetitive moving axle forces with uniform intervals. The dynamic interaction between bridge superstructures and passing trains is one of the critical issues concerning newly developed bridges designed with more flexibility. Therefore, it is very important to evaluate the modal parameters of PSC girders that have been newly designed before doing dynamic analyses. In this paper, a full scale incrementally prestressed concrete girder of 25 meters long as a test specimen was fabricated and modal testing on it at every prestressing stage was carried out to evaluate the modal parameters, including the natural frequency and the modal damping ratio. Young’s modulus was also obtained from global stiffness of the test specimen. During the modal testing, a digitally controlled vibration exciter as well as an impact hammer is applied, in order to obtain precise frequency response functions, and the modal parameters were evaluated with various construction stages.
MEASURING PATIENTS SATISFACTION THROUGH SERVPERF-MODEL IN PUBLIC SECTOR HOSPITALS

Aim: Purpose of this existing study is to investigate the quality services through patient satisfaction using SERVPERF-model. Methods: For this purpose survey approach was used. Cross-sectional primary data was collected form 100 patients of two public sector hospitals. Data was analyzed in SPSS. Mean, standard deviation, correlation and regression were used. Findings/Results: It was found that there is positive and significant relationship found between predictors and criterion variables. Moreover only reliability factor has significant impact on patient satisfaction.
Parasitic Copepods as Biochemical Tracers of Foraging Patterns and Dietary Shifts in Whale Sharks (Rhincodon typus Smith, 1828)

Understanding the diet of whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) is essential for the development of appropriate conservation strategies for the species. This study evaluated the use of the parasitic copepod (Pandarus rhincodonicus) as a proxy to infer short-term foraging habitats and trophic positions of whale shark hosts. To accomplish this, bulk stable carbon (δ13C) and nitrogen (δ15N) isotope compositions were analysed from 72 paired samples of whale shark skin (dermal) tissues and copepods collected across six years at the Ningaloo Reef aggregation site, Western Australia. This study found that δ15N from parasites and whale shark hosts were strongly correlated. As turn-over times of the parasite and whale shark differ (months vs. years, respectively), the ability of copepods to predict δ15N values indicates that the trophic positions of whale sharks remain consistent across these timeframes. Contrastingly, δ13C in the parasite and host were weakly correlated, likely reflecting differences in the physiology and lifecycle of the copepod parasite compared to the host. Our results suggest δ15N from parasitic copepods provides a reliable proxy of the trophic position of their whale shark hosts, but interpretation of δ13C values as a proxy for the host will require future studies on the lifecycle of P. rhincodonicus.
Prediction for recurrence following antithyroid drug therapy for Graves’ hyperthyroidism

ABSTRACT Objective: A common problem with antithyroid drugs (ATD) treatment in patients with Graves’ disease (GD) is the high recurrence rate after drug withdrawal. Identifying risk factors for recurrence is crucial in clinical practice. We hereby prospectively analyze risk factors for the recurrence of GD in patients treated with ATD in southern China. Subjects and methods: Patients who were newly diagnosed with GD and aged > 18 years were treated with ATD for 18 months and followed up for 1 year after ATD withdrawal. Recurrence of GD during follow-up was assessed. All data were analyzed by Cox regression with P values < 0.05 considered statistically significant. Results: A total of 127 Graves’ hyperthyroidism patients were included. During an average follow-up of 25.7 (standard deviation = 8.7) months, 55 (43%) had a recurrence within 1 year after withdraw of anti-thyroid drugs. After adjustment for potential confounding factors, the significant association remained for the presence of insomnia (hazard ratio (HR) 2.94, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.47-5.88), greater goiter size (HR 3.34, 95% CI 1.11-10.07), higher thyrotrophin receptor antibody (TRAb) titer (HR 2.66, 95% CI 1.12-6.31) and a higher maintenance dose of methimazole (MMI) (HR 2.14, 95% CI 1.14-4.00). Conclusions: Besides conventional risk factors (i.e., goiter size, TRAb and maintenance MMI dose) for recurrent GD after ATD withdraw, insomnia was associated with a 3-fold risk of recurrence. Further clinical trials investigating the beneficial effect of improving sleep quality on prognosis of GD are warranted.
Association of Serum Zinc Levels and Some Risk Factors with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Women Referred to the Diabetes Clinic of Bu-Ali Hospital of Zahedan in 2021

Background: Diabetes is the most common medical complication of pregnancy. Low serum zinc levels in pregnant women can cause uterine growth restriction and increase the risk of abortion and neural tube defects. Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate the association of serum zinc levels with gestational diabetes (GDM) in diabetic and healthy pregnant women referred to Bu-Ali Hospital in Zahedan. Methods: This case-control study was performed on 70 pregnant women, including 35 diabetics and 35 healthy subjects, referred to our diabetes clinic. The subjects were enrolled based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Demographic, clinical, and obstetric characteristics of the subjects were gathered, and a diabetes screening test was performed for all of them. Then 3 mL of blood was taken from each person to determine serum zinc level by a calorimetric method. Statistical analysis using SPSS software was 16. Results: The means of serum zinc level in pregnant women with GDM and healthy pregnant women were 62.22 ± 5.57 and 89.17 ± 12.16 g /dL, respectively (P = 0.001). Except for the mean values of fasting, 1-hour, and 2-hour blood sugar levels (P = 0.001), there was no significant difference between diabetic and non-diabetic women in terms of age, weight, gestational age, number of deliveries, number of abortions, and body mass index. Conclusions: Our results indicated that most of the pregnant women had severe zinc deficiency, which could intensify pregnancy complications, boosting the risk of pregnancy complications for mothers and neonates. Therefore, screening for gestational diabetes and zinc deficiency and their treatment are recommended to improve pregnancy outcomes.
What’s Missing? Evaluating a University Library Collection for Workplace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Using WorldCat

Abstract The areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become increasingly important in recent years within businesses, colleges, and libraries. In response to this development, this article reports on an assessment of the workplace DEI coverage in an academic library monograph collection. A sample of books on the topic, retrieved through a WorldCat search, was analyzed and compared with the library’s holdings. The authors discovered gaps in the library’s workplace DEI coverage and identified contributing factors. The authors selected and reviewed great books on DEI in the workplace to add to the library’s collection and recommend to students and faculty.
An Equivalent Model for Handover Probability Analysis of IRS-Aided Networks

Thanks to the reflecting beamforming gain, Intelligent Reflecting Surface (IRS) is expected to increase coverage range and reduce unnecessary handovers (HOs). However, <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$O({{N^{2}}})$</tex-math></inline-formula> gains from <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$N$</tex-math></inline-formula> elements and double path-loss change HO decision thus IRS cascaded channels need to be considered instead of the direct base station (BS)-user equipment (UE) channel, which makes existing Euclidean distance-based HO models not applicable. This paper proposes a uniform standard of equivalent UE-BS distance for deciding HOs with IRS cascaded channels, where the reference signal from the serving BS is reflecting beamformed while the reference signals from the neighboring BSs are randomly scattered due to the IRS being occupied. Specifically, the geometric point set of possible BS locations satisfying the HO condition is revised via the equivalent UE-BS distance. In addition, the IRS reselection affects the cascaded channel gain and HO decision, so the distribution of UE-IRS distance is modified with the correlation of UE location in unit time. The compact expression of HO probability in IRS-aided networks is obtained and the effect of the degree of IRS distributed deployment on HO is studied. The results show that there exists an optimal distributed deployment factor that minimizes the HO probability, which decreases by 59.6% compared to networks without IRSs when the density of BS is <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$10^{3}/\rm {km^{2}}$</tex-math></inline-formula>, the IRS serving distance is <inline-formula><tex-math notation="LaTeX">$20\rm {m}$</tex-math></inline-formula> and the number of IRS elements per cell is 100.
Validation of OMPS Suomi NPP and OMPS NOAA‐20 Formaldehyde Total Columns With NDACC FTIR Observations

We validate formaldehyde (HCHO) vertical column densities (VCDs) from Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite Nadir Mapper (OMPS‐NM) instruments onboard the Suomi National Polar‐orbiting Partnership (Suomi NPP) satellite for 2012–2020 and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration‐20 (NOAA‐20) satellite for 2018–2020, hereafter referred to as OMPS‐NPP and OMPS‐N20, with ground‐based Fourier‐Transform Infrared (FTIR) observations of the Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Composition Change (NDACC). OMPS‐NPP/N20 HCHO products reproduce seasonal variability at 24 FTIR sites. Monthly variability of OMPS‐NPP/N20 has a very good agreement with FTIR, showing correlation coefficients of 0.83 and 0.88, respectively. OMPS‐NPP (N20) biases averaged over all sites are −0.9 (4) ± 3 (6)%. However, at clean sites (with VCDs < 4.0 × 1015 molecules cm−2), positive biases of 20 (32) ± 6 (18)% occur for OMPS‐NPP (N20). At sites with HCHO VCDs > 4.0 × 1015 molecules cm−2, negative biases of −15% ± 4% appear for OMPS‐NPP, but OMPS‐N20 shows smaller bias of 0.5% ± 6% due to its smaller ground pixel footprints. Therefore, smaller satellite footprint sizes are important in distinguishing small‐scale plumes. In addition, we discuss a bias correction and provide lower limit for the monthly uncertainty of OMPS‐NPP/N20 HCHO products. The total uncertainty for OMPS‐NPP (N20) at clean sites is 0.7 (0.8) × 1015 molecules cm−2, corresponding to a relative uncertainty of 32 (30)%. In the case of HCHO VCDs > 4.0 × 1015 molecules cm−2, however, the relative uncertainty in HCHO VCDs for OMPS‐NPP (N20) decreases to 31 (18)%.
Digital Adoption and Financial Performance: Evidence From Indonesian SMES in Food and Beverage Sector

Digital adoption is now starting to be utilized by MSME business actors. This study aims to examine the impact of digital technology adoption on financial performance. Data collection in this study used a survey of 520 MSMEs in the food and beverage sector in Indonesia, data analysis was carried out using the purposive sampling method. The variables of concern in this study are digital finance, digital payments, and digital marketing. Furthermore, financial literacy and financial inclusion are proposed as moderation. The results show that digital finance, digital payments and digital marketing have a positive and significant influence on the financial performance of MSMEs, so it can be concluded that MSMEs that adopt digital technology tend to have better performance. Furthermore, moderation of financial literacy and financial inclusion are unable to strengthen the relationship between digital finance, digital payments and digital marketing to financial performance. The implication of this research is that it is important for business owners to consider the adoption of digital technology in order to improve financial performance. The number of businesses that experience an increase in financial performance, will also be followed by an increase in the Indonesian economy. The limitations during this study were conducted, such as the number of large MSME samples that were not comparable to other groups, as well as research results that could not be widely applied to other sectors.
Comparative Evaluation of Time Taken to Retrieve Gp Using Two Different Retreatment Files In Root Canal Treated Teeth- An In Vitro Study

Objective: Non surgical retreatment is considered as an conservative option over periapical surgery in case of persistent infections. Retreatment procedures should be performed faster and efficiently with appropriate instruments. The main objective of this study is to compare the time taken by two different rotary instruments in retrieving endodontic material from the root canal and to assess the amount of remaining gp on the root canal wall. Materials and Methods: A total of sixty extracted single rooted teeth were taken. Cleaning and shaping was done using Step Back technique by maintaining the master apical file size 40. Irrigation was done using 3% NaOCl and 17% EDTA to remove the smear layer. Paper points were used to dry the canals. Obturation was done using lateral compaction technique with sealer being AH plus. The teeth were divided into two groups: Group I-Protaper universal retreatment files and Group II-Solite RS3 files. Stop clock was used to measure the time taken to retrieve the Gp and CBCT was used to assess the remaining gp on the root canal wall. Independent t test was used to check the statistical significance. Results: It can be inferred from the results that comparatively more time was taken by Solite RS3 files over protaper universal files in retrieving the gp.However, there is no significant difference between the files (p<0.05). Conclusion: Hence it can be concluded within the limitations of the study that Solite RS3 files have taken less time to retrieve the gp compared to protaper universal files