Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Use of Nano-Hydroxyapatite (NH) for Socket Preservation: Communication of an Upcoming Multicenter Study with the Presentation of a Pilot Case Report

Background and Objectives: The use of biomaterials in dentistry is extremely common. From a commercial perspective, different types of osteoconductive and osteoinductive biomaterials are available to clinicians. In the field of osteoconductive materials, clinicians have biomaterials made of heterologous bones at their disposal, including biomaterials of bovine, porcine, and equine origins, and biomaterials of natural origin, such as corals and hydroxyapatites. In recent years, it has become possible to synthesize nano-Ha and produce scaffolds using digital information. Although a large variety of biomaterials has been produced, there is no scientific evidence that proves their absolute indispensability in terms of the preservation of postextraction sites or in the execution of guided bone regeneration. While there is no scientific evidence showing that one material is better than another, there is evidence suggesting that several products have better in situ permanence. This article describes a preliminary study to evaluate the histological results, ISQ values, and prevalence of nano-HA. Materials and Methods: In this study, we planned to use a new biomaterial based on nanohydroxyapatite for implantation at one postextraction site; the nano-HA in this study was NuvaBONE (Overmed, Buccinasco, Milano, Italy). This is a synthetic bone graft substitute that is based on nanostructured biomimetic hydroxyapatite for application in oral–maxillofacial surgery, orthopedics, traumatology, spine surgery, and neurosurgery. In our pilot case, a patient with a hopeless tooth underwent extraction, and the large defect remaining after the removal of the tooth was filled with nano-HA to restore the volume. Twelve months later, the patient was booked for implant surgery to replace the missing tooth. At the time of the surgery, a biopsy of the regenerated tissue was taken using a trephine of 4 mm in the inner side and 8 mm deep. Results: The histological results of the biopsy showed abundant bone formation, high values of ISQ increasing from the insertion to the prosthetic phase, and a good reorganization of hydroxyapatite granules during resorption. The implant is in good function, and the replaced tooth shows good esthetics. Conclusions: The good results of this pilot case indicate starting the next Multicentric study to have more and clearer information about this nanohydroxyapatite (NH) compared with control sites.
Ecological role of the current and abandoned penguin rookeries in the land environment of the maritime Antarctic

The results of several years of studies concerning the role of penguin rookeries in the functioning of the land ecosystems in the maritime Antarctic are summarized. The origins of phosphatic ornithogenic soil in the areas of currently active penguin rookeries arc presented. In the maritime Antarctic occurs relatively fast microbiological decomposition and mineralization of large amounts of excrements carried into coastal area by penguins during breeding period. Chemically aggressive water solutions of guano react with underlaying rocks. This process brings about the occurrence of wide zones of phosphatizati on. These processes cause the appearance of the series of phosphate minerals whose composition and properties depend on the changing physical and chemical conditions of the soil environment. It has been discovered that in the rookeries for various reasons abandoned by penguins phosphates are still present in large amounts and, gradually changed and washed out, have been for hundreds, or even thousands years a source of nutrients for plants growing in poor Antarctic land ecosystems. These soils came to be called the relic ornithogenic soils of the maritime Antarctic. The stages of plant colonization in the abandoned penguin rookeries were traced. The differences in the fate of the organic matter carried out from the sea to the coastal area by sea-birds in various climatic zones were discussed.
Experiencing EdPuzzle-based Listening Activity: Do the EFL students feel satisfied?

In this sophisticated globalization era, the use of technology as a varied learning media affects student responses in the learning process. EdPuzzle is one of the interesting media that has been used for learning activities, including English listening activities. This medium helps teachers to ensure that students have seen the learning material as a whole and determine whether they have understood the content as well as the language. Thus, this study aims to investigate students’ satisfaction on the English learning in virtual class through EdPuzzle. This study used survey as the research design by using close-ended questionnaire for quantitative data. The subject of this research was the first-year students of Auto-mechanical program from one private colleges in Thailand. The results show that listening activities assisted by EdPuzzle is challenging and interesting for students. It gives different situation when the students try to comprehend the story as the learner’s material as well as the source for assessment. The feature makes the students keep focusing on the whole stories before the finish the lesson. Thus, EdPuzzle is strongly recommended to be used in teaching to support the development of instructional activities using audio-visual sources. In addition, English teachers can be creative to provide teacher-made video to adjust the students’ English proficiency.
A Global Determination of Cloud Microphysics with AVHRR Remote Sensing

An algorithm is developed for determining the cloud optical thickness and effective particle radius simultaneously on a global scale using Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR) multispectral radiance data. In the algorithm, the treatment of thermal radiation in Nakajima and Nakajima is improved by reformulating the thermal emission in the atmospheric layers. At the same time, the lookup table for thermal emission is parameterized in terms of the equivalent water vapor path in order to include the effect of various vertical water vapor profiles. The algorithm is applied to AVHRR radiance data corresponding to reported aircraft and balloon measurements of cloud microphysical parameters. A comparison shows a good agreement between in situ and satellite-retrieved values thus obtained. The algorithm is further applied to 4-month Global Area Coverage data of 1987 to generate global distributions of the cloud optical thickness and effective particle radius for every 0.5 83 0.58 box in a 2608‐608 latitudinal region. Similarities and differences in the global features of the effective particle radius and the optical thickness are found as compared with the previous studies.
Homer1a reduces inflammatory response after retinal ischemia/reperfusion injury

Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) is one of the causes of retinal ischemia/reperfusion injury, which results in NLRP3 inflammasome activation and leads to visual damage. Homer1a is reported to play a protective role in neuroinflammation in the cerebrum. However, the effects of Homer1a on NLRP3 inflammasomes in retinal ischemia/reperfusion injury caused by elevated IOP remain unknown. In our study, animal models were constructed using C57BL/6J and Homer1flox/–/Homer1a+/–/Nestin-Cre+/– mice with elevated IOP-induced retinal ischemia/reperfusion injury. For in vitro experiments, the oxygen-glucose deprivation/reperfusion injury model was constructed with Müller cells. We found that Homer1a overexpression ameliorated the decreases in retinal thickness and Müller cell viability after ischemia/reperfusion injury. Furthermore, Homer1a knockdown promoted NF-κB P65Ser536 activation via caspase-8, NF-κB P65 nuclear translocation, NLRP3 inflammasome formation, and the production and processing of interleukin-1β and interleukin-18. The opposite results were observed with Homer1a overexpression. Finally, the combined administration of Homer1a protein and JSH-23 significantly inhibited the reduction in retinal thickness in Homer1flox/–/Homer1a+/–/Nestin-Cre+/– mice and apoptosis in Müller cells after ischemia/reperfusion injury. Taken together, these studies demonstrate that Homer1a exerts protective effects on retinal tissue and Müller cells via the caspase-8/NF-κB P65/NLRP3 pathway after I/R injury.
Spatio-temporal variations of phytoplankton assemblage in coastal waters of Maharashtra, north-eastern Arabian Sea

Seasonal variations in phytoplankton species and abundance along the coast of Maharashtra from two different locations (Mumbai and Ratnagiri) and depths were investigated during August 2014-May 2017. A total of 84 species of phytoplankton were recorded from the region out of which 67 were diatoms, 16 dinoflagellates and one blue green alga. Seventy-five and 60 species of phytoplankton were recorded from Ratnagiri and Mumbai respectively. Diatoms dominated the phytoplankton community (81.7-93.3%) followed by dinoflagellates (4.7-7.2%) and blue green algae in both locations. Maximum phytoplankton density was recorded during post-monsoon season followed by pre-monsoon and monsoon seasons at Mumbai and Ratnagiri. Highest average phytoplankton cell density recorded was 9.09 x 104 cells l-1 and 4.06 x 104 cells l-1 during post-monsoon season at Ratnagiri and Mumbai respectively. Maximum cell density was observed at 20 m depth from Mumbai and Ratnagiri. Thalassiosira subtilis, Trieres mobiliensis, Skeletonema costatum, Coscinodiscus centralis and Ditylum brightwelli were the most abundant phytoplankton species recorded at Mumbai, whereas Chaetoceros curvisetus, S. costatum, Trichodesmium erythraeum, Chaetoceros lorenzianus and Ditylum brightwelli were abundant in Ratnagiri waters. The blue green alga, T. erythraeum was abundantly recorded during pre-monsoon season. Species diversity index (Hâ€™) ranged from 4.72 to 5.52 and was higher during post-monsoon season compared to pre-monsoon and monsoon. Highest phytoplankton diversity was observed at 20 m depth compared to 40 m depth.Keywords: Arabian Sea, Diversity, Mumbai, Phytoplankton, Ratnagiri
Emergency department utilization in elderly patients: a report from the National Emergency Department Information System (NEDIS) of Korea, 2018-2022

Objective With general aging of the population, emergency department (ED) utilization by elderly patients is increasing. In this study, we analyzed data on ED visits of patients aged 65 years and older in Korea. Methods The study is a retrospective analysis of National Emergency Department Information System (NEDIS) data from 2018–2022, focusing on patients aged 65 years and older who visited EDs across Korea. ED utilization data were analyzed using Korean Triage and Acuity Scale (KTAS) scores. The patients were divided into three age groups, and common chief complaints and diagnoses were identified. Age- and sex-standardized ED visits per 100,000 population and outcomes were also analyzed. Results During the study period, there was a total of 9,803,065 elderly patient ED visits. The mean patient age was 76.4±7.6 years, and 47.6% were men. The ED mortality rate and in-hospital mortality rate were 1.8% and 4.6%, respectively. The KTAS scores 1–2 group accounted for 11.0% of patients, KTAS score 3 group for 42.5%, KTAS scores 4–5 group for 37.2%, and KTAS score unknown group for 9.4%. When patients were categorized into three age groups, the oldest group exhibited the highest rates of KTAS score 1, severe illness diagnoses, and mortality. The most frequently reported chief complaint was abdominal pain, and the most common diagnosis was light headedness. When analyzing the data by year, the COVID-19 outbreak had a discernible impact on ED visits and clinical outcomes. Conclusion Over the past 5 years, ED visits for elderly patients have averaged 26,050 per 100,000 population per year, with a temporary decline during the COVID-19 pandemic and a subsequent upward trend.
Distribution and scale of landslides induced by recent reverse-fault earthquakes in Japan

2004年新潟県中越地震とそれ以降に発生した2007年能登半島地震, 2007年新潟県中越沖地震, 2008年岩手・宮城内陸地震の4つの逆断層地震について, 地震によって発生した地すべりの分布, 規模と震央や震源断層からの距離との関係を調べた。 その結果, 断層の上盤側で発生した地すべりが下盤側に比べて数が多く, 規模が大きいこと, 震源断層から遠くなるにつれ地すべりの規模が小さくなる傾向が認められた。 また, 地震による地すべりの分布は震央よりも震源断層に強く影響されること, 斜面勾配や地質構成よりも震源断層からの距離の影響を強く受けることが示唆された。
Endoprosthetic Reconstruction of the Proximal Humerus with an Inverse Tumor Prosthesis

Simple Summary Reconstructing the proximal humerus after tumor resection remains a significant challenge, often resulting in reduced function and a diminished quality of life for patients due to the loss of soft tissues and bone. This research highlights the advantages of using an inverse tumor prosthesis for patients with proximal humerus bone tumors. It offers long-term results that have not been available in the existing literature, addressing concerns related to potential complications such as prosthetic loosening, infection, dislocation, and the loss of function. This study is valuable as it provides insight into an effective reconstruction method for a complex problem, fostering further research refinement in this field. Abstract Reconstructing the proximal humerus after tumor removal is challenging due to muscle and bone loss. The current methods often result in poor shoulder function. This study assessed the long-term functional and oncological outcomes of using an inverse proximal humerus prosthesis in 46 patients with bone tumors. The results showed a mean range of motion of 62° in anteversion, 28° in retroversion, and 55° in abduction. Notably, 23 patients achieved over 90° of shoulder abduction, with an average of 140°. The median Musculoskeletal Tumor Society Score was 25. Complications included infection in two radiotherapy patients and single dislocations in seven patients. One patient with recurrent dislocations needed revision surgery. In conclusion, the use of the inverse proximal humerus prosthesis in bone tumor treatment yields excellent shoulder function and high patient satisfaction. This approach is especially beneficial for those with metastatic disease.
Accuracy of Holographic Real-Time Mode Decomposition Methods Used for Multimode Fiber Laser Emission

Mode decomposition is a powerful tool for analyzing the modal content of optical multimode radiation. There are several basic principles on which this tool can be implemented, including near-field intensity analysis, machine learning, and spatial correlation filtering (SCF). The latter is meant to be applied to a spatial light modulator and allows one to obtain information on the mode amplitudes and phases of temporally stable beams by only analyzing experimental data. As a matter of fact, techniques based on SCF have already been successfully used in several studies, e.g., for investigating the Kerr beam self-cleaning effect and determining the modal content of Raman fiber lasers. Still, such techniques have a major drawback, i.e., they require acquisition times as long as several minutes, thus being unfit for the investigation of fast mode distribution dynamics. In this paper, we numerically study three types of digital holograms, which permits us to determine, at the same time, the parameters of a set of modes of multimode beams. Because all modes are simultaneously characterized, the processing speed of these real-time mode decomposition methods in experimental realizations will be limited only by the acquisition rate of imaging devices, e.g., state-of-the-art CCD camera performance may provide decomposing rates above 1 kHz. Here, we compare the accuracy of conjugate symmetric extension (CSE), double-phase holograms (DPH), and phase correlation filtering (PCF) methods in retrieving the mode amplitudes of optical beams composed of either three, six, or ten modes. In order to provide a statistical analysis of the outcomes of these three methods, we propose a novel algorithm for the effective enumeration of mode parameters, which covers all possible beam modal compositions. Our results show that the best accuracy is achieved when the amplitude-phase mode distribution associated with multiple frequency PCF techniques is encoded by Jacobi–Anger expansion.
Building Students’ Motivation and Ability in Speaking English: The Use of Cooperative-Instructional Video

Low learning motivation of senior high school students caused by several things including: learning methods that do not adjust with the times and the media does not support or encourage students to be interested in learning. This study attempted to answer those problems by applying the method of cooperative learning which make students actively interact and communicate with their group and using instructional video that does not make them bored in learning so they feel interested and motivated in learning. Most of the previous studies only focus on the impact of using the cooperative strategy or instructional video (choosing one of them) on the teaching-learning process to increase student's ability in a certain skill. But in this study, it is used the combination between cooperative strategy and instructional video in teaching-learning process. Since the study was quasi-experimental, the instruments to collect the data were test and questionnaire. The researcher took two classes as the experimental class= 25 students and the control class= 25 students of the twelfth grade students of SMAN 5 Tuban. The motivation questionnaire using four-point Likert-type scales. Items on the scales are anchored at 1 = strongly disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = agree and 4 = strongly agree. The result of motivation questionnaire proved that the students are motivated in learning speaking when using cooperative-instructional video than conventional method. The result of T-Test indicates that English learning students on speaking skill taught by using the cooperative-instructional video was better than using the conventional learning method (textbook). This has implication for language teachers who are interested in incorporating technology into their classes, which may contain students with low motivation and their speaking ability. Keywords: students’ motivation in speaking, cooperative learning, instructional video.
Seasonal patterns of coupled flow in the active layer at three sites in northwest North America

Vertical arrays of temperature and electric-potential probes were installed in the upper soil at sites along the Mackenzie River valley and on the North Slope of Alaska. Time series were obtained at subdiurnal frequencies throughout the year in the active layer and upper permafrost. If the data acquisition system is properly configured, the time series can be used to infer soil physiochemical processes. The electric potential develops primarily in response to soil water solute concentration gradients in the soil column, and is a crude surrogate of the soil water electrolytic conductivity. Summer precipitation can cause rapid penetration of the thaw front when percolating rainwater, warmed at the ground surface, carries sensible heat downward to the thawing front. Rates of warming at depth occur significantly faster than those typical of conductive heat transfer. In early winter, as the freezing front penetrates downward toward the permafrost table, ions are excluded from the ice and concentrated in the intermediate unfrozen zone. Nearly instantaneous warming of the active layer is triggered by spring snowmelt. At Happy Valley in northern Alaska, temperatures at the 29 cm depth rise from −7 to −3 °C in 1 h. For several hours during this event, the temperature at 29 cm is warmer than that at regions both above and below, producing a strong thermal inversion. Time series of electric potential, or a surrogate derived from electric potential, suggest rapid transport of meltwater from the snowpack to depth, probably through soil cracks. Serial events hasten active-layer warming by 1–2 weeks.
Three-dimensional of lingual arch form and creation of templates in Iraqi normal occlusion

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the lingual dental arch form types in class I canine and molar relationship based on scanning dental cast models using three-dimensional laser scan and to give a new lingual arch form pattern created on this classification to be used for clinical submission by studying three-dimensional virtual models of the normal occlusion samples. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Maxillary and mandibular casts of 120 young adults (18-24 ± 1.84 years) have normal occlusion that was scanned using a 3Shape E1 laser scanner, and then, the data were analyzed using SPSS software; then, we used K-means cluster to classify the arch form into clusters depending on the measurement of 10 landmarks designated on the lingual surface of the teeth. RESULTS: Many dental arch patterns have been established for both the mandible and the maxilla. CONCLUSION: The minimum sizes were found in the females, and the biggest sizes were found in the male subjects, and three sets were well defined for each sex; three categories for each mandible and maxilla are as follows: narrow, mid, and broad. The lingual arch form can be classified into three groups based on posterior and anterior dimensions, so a template of the three arch forms has been exemplified.
Wearable Activity Trackers That Motivate Women to Increase Physical Activity: Mixed Methods Study

Background Physical inactivity is a significant public health concern, particularly among women in the United States. Wearable activity trackers (WATs) have been proposed as a potential solution to increase awareness of and engagement in physical activity (PA). However, to be effective, WATs must include features and designs that encourage daily use. Objective This study aims to explore the features and designs of WATs that appeal to women and determine whether devices with these attributes are effective motivators for women to be physically active. Methods A mixed methods study guided by the self-determination theory was conducted among 15 women. Participants trialed 3 WATs with influence in their respective accessory domains: Apple Watch for the wrist; Oura Ring for the finger; and Bellabeat Leaf Urban for multiple sites (it can be worn as a bracelet, necklace, or clip). Participants documented their daily PA levels and rated their satisfaction with each device’s comfort, features, and motivational effect. Focus groups were also conducted to gather additional feedback and experiences within the a priori areas of comfort, features, and motivation. Results Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire–2 scores indicated that most participants (14/15, 93%) were motivated at baseline (amotivation score: mean 0.13, SD 0.45), but on average, participants did not meet the national minimum PA guidelines according to the self-reported Physical Activity Vital Sign questionnaire (moderate to vigorous PA score: mean 144, SD 97.5 min/wk). Mean WAT wear time was 16.9 (SD 4.4) hours, 19.4 (SD 5.3) hours, and 20.4 (SD 4.7) hours for Apple Watch, Bellabeat Leaf Urban, and Oura Ring, respectively. During focus groups, participants reinforced their quantitative ratings and rankings of the WATs based on personal experiences. Participants shared a variety of both activity-related and non–activity-related features that they look for in a motivating device. When considering what the ideal WAT would be for a woman, participants suggested features of (1) comfort, (2) extended battery life, (3) durability, (4) immediate PA feedback, (5) intuitive PA sensing, and (6) programmability. Conclusions This study is the first to specifically address women’s experiences with and preferences for different types of WATs. Those who work with women should realize how they view WATs and the role they play in motivation to be active.