Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Accuracy of Ultrasound Markers in Prediction of Lung Maturation

Background : Because of accurate dating of gestational age, ultrasound imaging is attractive tool in avoiding maternal & perinatal mortality, particularly when done in the ﬁ rst trimester. Ultrasound is used to monitor foetal growth. Aim of the work: To assess the accuracy of ultrasound markers in the prediction of lung maturation by measuring certain parameters and comparing the results with the neonatal outcome by using APGAR score at 1 min and 5 min, neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, and NICU admission. Patients & methods: This study is a cohart study on 120 pregnant women (37:39 wks gestation) with the previous one to three (1: 3) caesarean sections at Al Hussein and Mansheyet Al Bakri Hospitals during the period from October 2021 to June 2022. Results : The Biparietal Diameter ≥ 92 mm was associated with foetal lung maturation and was found to have Sensitivity (63.6%) and good Speci ﬁ city (80.6%). The amniotic ﬂ uid particles (Vernix) were found to have good Sensitivity (72.7%) and low Speci ﬁ city (56.3%). The placental maturation grade III were found to have good Sensitivity (72.7%) and low Speci ﬁ city (59.2%). The colon echogenicity grade III was found to have good Sensitivity (72.7%) and lowest Speci ﬁ city (52.4%). The kidney length was found to have low Sensitivity (63.6%) and good Speci ﬁ city (76.7%). The lung/liver echogenicty was found to have Sensitivity (63.6%) and good Speci ﬁ city (88.3%). Conclusion : Because of accurate dating of gestational age, ultrasound imaging is attractive tool in avoiding maternal & perinatal mortality.
Multi‐methodological Geophysical Exploration for the Interpretation of the Ancient Landscape of Phaistos (Greece)

Phaistos is one of the main Minoan palatial sites in the Aegean context. The ancient sources and the scarce archaeological records indicate that the city, destroyed by the nearby town of Gorthina during second century bc, underwent also an important post‐palatine phase from alto‐archaic and archaic age to Hellenistic age, still scarcely excavated. Thus, in recent years, new research that integrate different methodologies has been performed to study part of the western Mesara plain, with a special focus on the area around the Phaistos’ hills and the underlying plateau. In this paper, the results of high‐resolution magnetic, electromagnetic, electrical and aerial photogrammetric surveys carried out in an area south of Phaistos site (Haghios Ioannis) are reported. All geophysical and geomatic data are consistent in showing a sharp contrast in soil properties of the northern and southern sectors of the survey area, which could help the paleoenvironmental reconstruction of the large lake developed at the foot of the Phaistos hill during the Minoan age. Furthermore, several deep and shallow anomalies with regular geometric shapes suggest the presence of different types of buried structures. In particular, in the shallowest part of the subsoil, all observed data show elongated structures, whose geometry and physical properties well correlate with the presence of wall remains, and an anomaly feature with a semicircular shape also detected by previous orthophoto interpretation studies. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Sensitivity analysis of floodplain roughness in 1D flow

Towards the realization of appropriate modeling of vegetation roughness for river management purposes, a sensitivity analysis was carried out in order to identify the dominant parameters on predicted water levels. Based on 1D theoretical considerations and 1D numerical calculations, hydraulic properties of a simple prismatic channel were examined in relation to changing floodplain roughness, relative floodplain width and the trajectory length of roughened floodplain. It is shown that water level rise is most sensitive to changes in floodplain width if the original floodplain width is comparable in size to the width of the main channel. For changes in the trajectory length of the roughened floodplain, a rough absolute range was identified where sensitivity on resultant water levels is significant.
A Coupled Model for Upscaling Water Flow in a Shale Matrix System from Pore Scale to Representative Elementary Area Scale

Understanding water transport in pore structures is essential for studying the impact of water leakage on oil and gas development in shale reservoirs. Previous apparent liquid permeability models have focused on describing the flow mechanism and paid less attention to the quantification of multiscale porous media within real samples and the convenience of numerically calculating multiscale flow–solid coupling. This study presents a multicomponent, multiscale pore spatial model by combining a representative elementary area (REA)-scale shale matrix grid model and fractal conical micropipe bundle model, facilitating quantification of the complex pore space in shale. The well-researched water-transport behavior in nanopores was then increased to describe REA-scale shale. The results show that the fractal conical micropipe model is more suitable for describing the heterogeneous pore structures of shale components than the fractal capillary bundle model. Wettability and fluid viscosity are key factors affecting the permeability enhancement of organic matter (OM) and inorganic matter (IOM), respectively. The degree of influence of OM heterogeneity on the total permeability of REA-scale shale depends on the total organic carbon content and permeability contrast between OM and IOM. Finally, an empirical model describing the macroscopic apparent liquid permeability of shale matrices was established that could quantify the effects of scale and porosity and permeability heterogeneity on permeability in shale matrices. The findings of this study can help us to better understand pore systems and fluid flow phenomena in shale matrices.
Crucial computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings of fallopian tubal tuberculosis for diagnosis: a retrospective study of 26 cases

Background Fallopian tubal tuberculosis (FTTB), which typically presents with non-specific clinical symptoms and mimics ovarian malignancies clinically and radiologically, often affects young reproductive females and can lead to infertility if not promptly managed. Early diagnosis by imaging modalities is crucial for initiating timely anti-tuberculosis (anti-TB) treatment. Currently, comprehensive radiological descriptions of this relatively rare disease are limited. We aimed to comprehensively investigate the computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) characteristics of FTTB in patients from the Kashi area, which has the highest incidence of TB in China, to extend radiologists’ understanding of this disease. Methods We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study of 26 patients diagnosed with FTTB at the First People’s Hospital of Kashi Area. All the patients underwent abdominal and pelvic contrast-enhanced CT examinations and/or pelvic contrast-enhanced MRI from January 2017 to June 2022. The imaging findings were evaluated in consensus by two experienced radiologists specialized in abdominal and pelvic imaging. The evaluated sites included the fallopian tubes, ovaries, peritoneum, mesentery, retroperitoneal nodes, and parailiac nodes. The patient characteristics are reported using descriptive statistics. The patient imaging results are presented as percentages. The normally distributed continuous variables are reported as the mean ± standard deviation (SD), and otherwise as the median with the interquartile range (IQR). Results The median age of the patients was 27 years (IQR: 25–34 years). Bilateral involvement of the fallopian tubes was observed in all patients. The tubal wall appeared coarse with tiny intraductal nodules in 96% (25 of 26) of the patients. The mean CT value of the tubal contents was 34 Hounsfield units (HUs; SD: 3.3 HUs). Ascites was present in 92% (24 of 26) of the patients, with 20 patients showing encapsulated effusion. Among these patients, 20 exhibited the highest CT values of ascites (>20 HUs). Linear enhancement of the parietal peritoneum was observed in 88% (23 of 26) of the patients, of whom 22 had peritoneal nodules measuring a median diameter of 0.4 cm (IQR: 0.3–0.6 cm). Eight patients had retroperitoneal and parailiac nodal enlargement, of whom two showed nodal necrosis, and none displayed nodal calcification. Conclusions FTTB is consistently accompanied by tuberculous peritonitis. FTTB typically presents with tubal dilation, and coarseness and nodules in the lumen, as well as intraductal caseous material and calcification. Tuberculous peritonitis exhibits high-density ascites, peritoneal adhesion, linear enhancement of the parietal peritoneum, and tiny peritoneal nodules. The co-occurrence of these features strongly suggests a diagnosis of FTTB.
Supplemental Stability Criteria with New Formulation for Linear Time-Invariant Fractional-Order Systems

In this paper, new stability criteria for linear time-invariant fractional-order systems (LTIFOSs) based on linear matrix inequalities (LMIs) are derived. The solved variable of the existing LMI formulations is generalized to a complex one. In addition, based on the congruent transformation, a new LMI formulation is obtained, which is different from those in the existing literature. To deal with the above LMIs more conveniently with simulation software, the complex LMIs are converted to equivalent real LMIs. Finally, numerical examples are presented to validate the effectiveness of our theoretical results.
Transplanting and Establishment of Western Snowberry (Symphoricarpos occidentalis Hook.) on Reclaimed Land

Reestablishment of western snowberry (Symphoricarpos occidentalis Hook.) was attempted on surface mined land reclaimed to mixed grass prairie in western North Dakota. Undisturbed shrub patches were segregated and removed with tractor scrapers in 1989. These were directly replaced in two low drainage landscape sites, less than one hectare each, on reclaimed land. No seeding, herbicide spraying, or grazing was conducted on reclaimed sites. Stem counts and frequency were analyzed yearly. Regression correlations were calculated for average stems/0.25m vs. April-July precipitation (r2 = 0.90), vs. OctoberJuly precipitation (r = 0.97), and vs. age of reclaimed stand (r = 0.58). Regression correlations were also calculated for frequency vs. April-July precipitation (r2 = 0.80), vs. October-July precipitation (r = 0.88), and vs. age of reclaimed stand (r = 0.58). October-July precipitation had the greatest impact on stand establishment and success. Special consideration should be given to site location and moisture conditions when transplanting western snow berry. Bond liability period length should be based on moisture conditions, not age of the stand. Additional
Generative Deep Learning Techniques for Traffic Matrix Estimation From Link Load Measurements

Traffic matrices (TMs) contain crucial information for managing networks, optimizing traffic flow, and detecting anomalies. However, directly measuring traffic to construct a TM is resource-intensive and computationally expensive. A more practical approach involves estimating the TM from readily available link load measurements, which falls under the category of inferential network monitoring based on indirect measurements known as network tomography. This paper focuses on solving the problem of estimating the traffic matrix from link loads by utilizing deep generative models. The proposed models are trained using historical data—specifically, previously observed TMs—and are then leveraged to transform traffic matrix estimation (TME) into a simpler minimization problem in a lower-dimensional latent space. This transformed problem can be efficiently solved using a gradient-based optimizer. Our work aims to examine and test different model architectures and optimization approaches. The performance of the proposed methods is comparatively evaluated over a comprehensive set of suitable metrics on two publicly available datasets comprising actual traffic matrices obtained from real backbone networks. In addition, we compare our approach with a state-of-the-art method previously published in the literature.
Evaluation of Compressive Strength of Concrete with Various Proportions of Stone Dust as Fine Aggregate

Concrete is the most dynamic engineering material in construction due to its durability and strength properties, which have been used in almost all types of physical infrastructure construction. Crushed stone dust is a supplementary material that can be utilized to produce sustainable concrete. The concept of replacing natural fine aggregate in concrete production with stone dust (SD) could enhance the consumption of stone dust produced during aggregate production as well as reduce the requirement for landfill area for stone dust management. The study aims to compare the compressive strength of nominal mixed M20 and M25-grade concrete by replacing fine aggregates with stone dust. The results reveal that compressive strength increases with an increase in stone dust, but the rise in SD percentages beyond a certain level has a negative impact on the strength of concrete. However, fresh density has a similar trend of compressive strength, and the workability of concrete shows a declining trend with a rise in SD levels. From the results of the experimental investigations conducted, it is concluded that the SD can be used as a replacement for fine aggregate. It is found that 40% replacement of fine aggregate by SD gives a maximum compressive strength than normal M20 and M25 grade concrete, which starts decreasing beyond 40% replacement. The compressive strength of the concrete has been quantified by replacing sand with varying percentages of stone dust and found that it does not satisfy the specification except for 40% replacement for M20 grade concrete, though it can be used for low and medium strength concrete production. The cost savings for M20 and M25-grade concrete at 40% sand replacement are 8.23% and 7.62%, respectively.
Synergistic Differential DNA Demethylation Activity of Danshensu (Salvia miltiorrhiza) Associated with Different Probiotics in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a major hepatic disorder occurring in non-alcohol-drinking individuals. Salvianic acid A or Danshensu (DSS, 3-(3, 4-dihydroxyphenyl)-(2R)-lactic acid), derived from the root of Danshen (Salvia miltiorrhiza), has demonstrated heart and liver protective properties. In this work, we investigated the antioxidant activity and hepatoprotective activity of Danshensu alone and in combination with different agents, such as probiotic bacteria (Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus acidophilus), against several assays. The inhibition mechanism of the methylation gene biomarkers, such as DNMT-1, MS, STAT-3, and TET-1, against DSS was evaluated by molecular docking and RT-PCR techniques. The physicochemical and pharmacokinetic ADMET properties of DSS were determined by SwissADME and pkCSM. The results indicated that all lipid blood test profiles, including cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), were reduced after the oral administration of Danshensu combined with probiotics (L. casei and L. acidophilus) that demonstrated good, efficient free radical scavenging activity, measured using anti-oxidant assays. ADMET and drug-likeness properties certify that the DSS could be utilized as a feasible drug since DSS showed satisfactory physicochemical and pharmacokinetic ADMET properties.
The thickness of Neogene and Quaternary cover across the central Interior Plateau, British Columbia: analysis of water-well drill records and implications for mineral exploration potential

Abstract Analysis of over 10 000 water-well records has been used to produce new depth-to-bedrock maps for areas around five cities on the central Interior Plateau of central British Columbia: 100 Mile House, Prince George, Quesnel, Vanderhoof, and Williams Lake. Hitherto, exploration for mineral and hydrocarbon resources has been hampered by a lack of basic knowledge of the thickness of Neogene and Quaternary lithologies. Interpretation of these new maps provides first-order constraints on the localization of thick drift in pre-Late Wisconsinan bedrock paleovalleys, some of which are now buried. Basalt lavas of the Chilcotin Group are restricted to erosional remnants of previously extensive sheets emplaced onto an older peneplain. Our results confirm that the Neogene and Quaternary cover is primarily controlled by paleotopography and is generally thin and patchy across much of the region. Increased understanding of the three-dimensional distribution of cover produces a corresponding increase in the utility of geological, geochemical, and geophysical exploration techniques, and a reduction in the risk for future mineral exploration activities, especially when combined with more sophisticated data sets.
Key personal factors and moderation effect of belief on shaping the willingness for early ASD detection in Jordan: A SEM Analysis

Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) prevalence increases healthcare utilisation, underscoring healthcare providers' vital role in early detection. This growing prominence underscores the pivotal roles of healthcare providers in the early detection of ASD. Understanding the influence of their factors, Knowledge, Awareness, Experience, Preparedness, and Beliefs impact providers' Willingness for early ASD detection. This study explores these factors comprehensively, contributing to a nuanced understanding and assessing the effect of Beliefs on healthcare providers' Willingness for early ASD detection, examining their influence on Awareness, Knowledge, Experience, and perceived Preparedness. Methodology: In the Al-Mafraq region of Jordan, this study surveyed 202 participants from various healthcare facilities using structural equation modelling (SEM) to analyse the connection between Beliefs and healthcare providers' Awareness, Knowledge, Experience, perceived Preparedness, and Willingness for early ASD detection. Result: Belief moderated the path from Preparedness towards Willingness. This means that the higher the value of Belief, the greater the effect of healthcare providers' Preparedness for early ASD detection. Conclusion: The study uncovers significant associations between healthcare providers' Knowledge, Experience, and perceived Preparedness and their Willingness for early ASD detection. Belief emerges as a pivotal moderator, emphasising its influential role in shaping the connection between Preparedness and Willingness.
Population status and habitat use of White-crested Kalij Pheasant Lophura leucomelanos hamiltoni (J.E. Gray, 1829) in the Limber Wildlife Sanctuary, Jammu & Kashmir, India

Understanding the population status and habitat use of a species is fundamental for initiating conservation action. The present study was conducted from March 2021 to February 2022 to assess the population status and habitat use of White-crested Kalij Pheasant Lophura leucomelanos hamiltoni in the Limber Wildlife Sanctuary. Line transects/trails (n = 7) were established across all the habitat types. A total of 45 direct sightings of the bird were recorded in the study area. The highest abundance was recorded in autumn (2.25 ± 0.53 birds/km) and the lowest in spring (0.22 ± 0.53 birds/km). Flock size ranged from one individual to nine individuals. Of the different habitat types identified, most sightings occurred in coniferous forests with high understory (n = 16). The agricultural terracings (n = 6) and grassy slopes (n = 2) exhibited the fewest sightings. Recognizing and mapping these habitats are fundamental initial measures for conserving the species within the landscape.
Balanced Thermal Insulation, Flame-Retardant and Mechanical Properties of PU Foam Constructed via Cost-Effective EG/APP/SA Ternary Synergistic Modification

To address the challenge of balancing the mechanical, thermal insulation, and flame-retardant properties of building insulation materials, this study presented a facile approach to modify the rigid polyurethane foam composites (RPUFs) via commercial expandable graphite (EG), ammonium polyphosphate (APP), and silica aerogel (SA). The resulting EG/APP/SA/RPUFs exhibited low thermal conductivity close to neat RPUF. However, the compressive strength of the 6EG/2APP/SA/RPUF increased by 49% along with achieving a V-0 flame retardant rating. The residual weight at 700 °C increased from 19.2 wt. % to 30.9 wt. %. Results from cone calorimetry test (CCT) revealed a 9.2% reduction in total heat release (THR) and a 17.5% decrease in total smoke production (TSP). The synergistic flame-retardant mechanism of APP/EG made significant contribution to the excellent flame retardant properties of EG/APP/SA/RPUFs. The addition of SA played a vital role in reducing thermal conductivity and enhancing mechanical performance, effectively compensating for the shortcomings of APP/EG. The cost-effective EG/APP/SA system demonstrates a positive ternary synergistic effect in achieving a balance in RPUFs properties. This study provides a novel strategy aimed at developing affordable building wall insulation material with enhanced safety features.