Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
CARIES RISK PROFILE AMONG ADULT POPULATION WITH SYSTEMIC DISEASE ATTENDING A PRIVATE DENTAL COLLEGE IN CHENNAI

Systemic diseases have higher risk of compromised oral health like tooth loss, higher lifetime caries experience thus emphasising the significant relationship between systemic disease and oral conditions. Dental caries is considered a serious public health problem affecting the long term prognosis of teeth and contributes to a major global burden of oral diseases among adults. Hence, this study aims to assess the caries risk profile among adults with systemic disease. A retrospective study was conducted among 61 participants aged 35 years and above. Data was collected using the electronic patient records, between the time period of August 2019 - January 2020, yielding a total of 61 participants with complete data. Plaque accumulation score using Loe and Silness Index, dental caries experience, salivary flow rate, fluoride exposure were recorded and entered into Cariogram application, to generate a pie chart in order to categorise patients into different caries risk groups. Descriptive statistics and Chi square were performed to analyze the data. The mean age of the participants was 55.2±10.9 years. Among all participants, 40.9% had diabetes. When categories into different caries risk groups, 37.1% were categorised into “high medium risk” group. Statistical significant value of p <0.05 was found between cariogram score and systemic disease. Systemic diseases have a significant effect on the deterioration of oral health, especially in terms of carious lesions. Caries risk assessment should be carried out compulsorily for patients with systemic diseases to reduce the burden of dental caries, as an early assessment will lead to better prognosis and better quality of life.
Genetic variability studies in fennel ( Foeniculum vulgare L.)

The present investigation was conducted during October 2014 - May 2015 at Main Experimental Station of Vegetable Science, (U.P.). The field experiment was laid out in Augmented Block Design with 60 genotypes along with two checks in six blocks accomodating ten genotypes and two checks in each block. The characters studied were days to 50% flowering, Plant height (cm), number of branches per plant, number of umbels per plant , number of umbellets per umbel, number of grains per umbellets, days to maturity, weight of grains per umbel (g), 1000 seed weight(g), seed yield per plant (g) and Seed yield (q/ha). Data were analyzed statistically for their mean, range, coefficient of variation, heritability, genetic advance as per cent of mean and genetic divergence using non-heirarchical euclidean cluster analysis. Analysis of variance for the design of experiment revealed highly significant differences among genotypes for all the characters except branches per plant (0.35*) and test weight (0.33*). Based on mean performance for yield and yield components, the NDF-46 (58.80g), NDF-51 (52.83g), NDF-5 (52.63g), NDF-45 (49.90g) and NDF-49 (48.90g) were identified as most promising genotypes for seed yield per plant. The highest genotypic and phenotypic coefficients of variances were observed for umbels per plant (20.38% and 20.45%) and lowest for days to maturity (1.571% and 1.770%, respectively). High heritability coupled with high genetic advance in percent of mean were observed for Umbels per plant, yield per plant, seed yield (q/ha) and weight of grains per umbel indicating the importance of additive gene effects for these traits.
Holomorphic anomaly equation for (P, K) and the Nekrasov-Shatashvili limit of local P

We prove a higher genus version of the genus 0 local-relative correspondence of van Garrel-Graber-Ruddat: for (-, ) a pair with X a smooth projective variety and D a nef smooth divisor, maximal contact Gromov-Witten theory of (-, ) with _6-insertion is related to Gromov-Witten theory of the total space of O(− ) and local Gromov-Witten theory of D. Specializing to (-, ) = ((, ) for S a del Pezzo surface or a rational elliptic surface and E a smooth anticanonical divisor, we show that maximal contact Gromov-Witten theory of ((, ) is determined by the GromovWitten theory of the Calabi-Yau 3-fold O( (− ) and the stationary Gromov-Witten theory of the elliptic curve E. Specializing further to ( = P2, we prove that higher genus generating series of maximal contact Gromov-Witten invariants of (P2, ) are quasimodular and satisfy a holomorphic anomaly equation. The proof combines the quasimodularity results and the holomorphic anomaly equations previously known for local P2 and the elliptic curve. Furthermore, using the connection between maximal contact Gromov-Witten invariants of (P2, ) and Betti numbers of moduli spaces of semistable one-dimensional sheaves on P2, we obtain a proof of the quasimodularity and holomorphic anomaly equation predicted in the physics literature for the refined topological string free energy of local P2 in the Nekrasov-Shatashvili limit.
Experimental evidence for non-axisymmetric magnetorotational instability in an azimuthal magnetic field

The azimuthal version of the magnetorotational instability (MRI) is a non-axisymmetric instability of a hydrodynamically stable differentially rotating flow under the influence of a purely or predominantly azimuthal magnetic field. It may be of considerable importance for destabilizing accretion disks, and plays a central role in the concept of the MRI dynamo. We report the results of a liquid metal Taylor-Couette experiment that shows the occurrence of an azimuthal MRI in the expected range of Hartmann numbers.
Study on Wax Removal During Pipeline-Pigging Operations

Widely used as it is, pipeline pigging still holds ambiguities in its mechanisms. In this paper we explore the nature of the wax removal process with a unique pigging facility. Solid wax content, yield stress, viscoelasticity, and microscopic characteristics of wax samples are thoroughly studied with differential-scanning-calorimetry (DSC) trials, rheological tests, and microscopic observations. We found that the relative solid wax content is approximately linearly dependent on temperature, and yield stress can be well-fitted with wax content in an exponential format. An investigation on wax-breaking force indicates that it increases with solid wax content. Wax removal efficiency increases with wax thickness and pipe-wall temperature, decreases with a wax-mixing ratio and solid wax content, and it varies irregularly vs. the scraping-element hardness in the pig. Furthermore, a prediction model of wax removal efficiency was developed on the basis of nondimensional analysis. The absolute average deviation of verification experiments against this model is 5.22%. This model might benefit in estimating the wax-scouring capacity of the wax-in-oil slurry and, therefore, helps to avoid wax blockage and to arrange the pigging program.
Relationship Between Depression and Quality of Life Among Vitiligo Patients: A Self-assessment Questionnaire-based Study

Background: Vitiligo is a common chronic autoimmune disease that is characterized by progressive loss of skin color due to melanocyte destruction. In addition to the physical effects of vitiligo, this condition exerts adverse psychological effects and causes social stigmatization. Earlier studies reported that individuals with vitiligo suffer from poor quality of life (QoL), but data about the QoL of Thai vitiligo patients is scarce. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the QoL and prevalence of depression in Thai vitiligo patients, association between QoL and depression, and factors associated with QoL and depression among Thai people with vitiligo. Methods: This cross-sectional self-assessment questionnaire-based study was conducted at the phototherapy and vitiligo clinics of the Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (Bangkok, Thailand). QoL was assessed using the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) questionnaire, and depression was evaluated via the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Results: Among the 104 vitiligo patients that were recruited, the mean DLQI score was 7.46, and the prevalence of depression (PHQ-9 ≥9) was 13.5%. Factors significantly associated with a higher mean DLQI score were skin phototype IV compared to phototype III, active disease, new lesions within the last three months, lesions involving upper extremities, and PHQ-9 ≥9 ( p <0.05). Moderate correlation was found between DLQI score and PHQ-9 score (Pearson’s correlation coefficient: 0.524, p <0.001). Factors significantly associated with depression were working status and developing new lesions within the last three months ( p <0.05). Patients with new lesions were 4.12 times more likely to be depressed than those without new lesions (OR: 4.12, 95%CI: 1.20–14.16; p =0.025). Conclusion: Developing new lesions, active disease, dark skin phototype (IV), and lesion on upper extremity had significant adverse effects on QoL. Vitiligo patients who were employed and who had new vitiligo lesions are significantly more likely to be depressed.
PLATELET COUNTS AND OUTCOME IN PAEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

Prolonged and sustained thrombocytopenia over more than 4 days after ICU admission or a drop in platelet count of >50% during ICU stay is related to a 4 to 6 fold increase in mortality. Platelet transfusions are done to increase the platelet counts but the response to transfusions varies from patient to patient and severity of disease. [8] Few studies have been done to know the prevalence of thrombocytopenia in ICU and the need for transfusion and response to this transfusion. There is not much data available from developing country like India. This study was planned to know about the clinical propfile of thrombocytopenia and relationship with mortality in PICU. Various disease conditions which were associated with thrombocytopenia were studied and their outcome was correlated. Material and Methods: Study design: This was a prospective case contol study. Study period was 3 months from March 2016 to May 2016. Study area: The study was carried out in the PICU pediatrics dept of NSCB medical college JBP. Study subjects: The patient getting admitted in the department of pediatrics with any disease but with thrombocytopenia [<1.5 lacs/cmm](cases) and without thrombocytopenia (controls)were included in the study. Sample size: 120 ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Thrombocytopenia is defined as platelet count less than 150×10 9 /L. Thrombocytopenia results from underproduction or overconsumption of platelets. OBJECTIVE : Objective of this study is to understand the clinical profile of Thrombocytopenia patients. To correlate the incidence related diseases with Thrombocytopenia and find the outcome. METHODS : This is a prospective case control study. Over a period of 3 months from March 2016 to May 2016. 120 Patients admitted in the PICU of department of Paediatrics are studied for platelets count and outcome. RESULTS : This study was designed as case control study having 60 subjects in both the groups. Mean platelet count on admission and on discharge of the cases group subjects were observed at 80728.33(±110285.55) while at discharge this was 167891.9(±43065.18) showed a significant change. (P<0.05). In control group the observations were as 213145.6(±40928.4) and 240073.3(±39682.6). In case group the mean baseline platelet of the cases who were died was 56605.5 (±13928.4) while among the cases who were discharged the baseline platelet was 91066.6 (±130603.6) and this was significantly higher (p<0.05). CONCLUSION : Mortality was significantly higher in patients having thrombocytopenia (30%), as compare to non thrombocytopenic patients (10%).
Sun Protection Factor (SPF) Determination of Cosmetic Formulations Made in Kinshasa (DR Congo) by In-Vitro Method using UV-VIS Spectrophotometer

The increasing consumer awareness on the risk of sun exposure related diseases like skin cancer etc., leads to the cosmetic formulation be approximately tested and Sun protection factor (SPF) claimed. The efficiency of the cosmetic formulation depends on the SPF value. Due to high cost and time consumption of in vivo SPF determination methods, in vitro methods are gaining more importance. The aim of this study is to determine the SPF of somebody creams and lotions made in Kinshasa by Ultraviolet-Visible spectrophotometry. Fourteen different commercially somebody creams and lotions made in Kinshasa by various manufacturers were procured and calculated SPF evaluated. The calculated SPF values were in the range of 0.30 to 21.84. It is observed that the proposed spectrophotometric method is simple, rapid and repeatable for the in vitro determination of SPF values of sunscreen products.
Varicella-Zoster Virus (VZV) ORF17 Protein Induces RNA Cleavage and Is Critical for Replication of VZV at 37 o C but Not 33 o C

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) open reading frame 17 (ORF17) is homologous to herpes simplex virus (HSV) UL41, which encodes the viral host shutoff protein (vhs). HSV vhs induces degradation of mRNA and rapid shutoff of host protein synthesis. An antibody to ORF17 protein detected a 46-kDa protein in VZV-infected cells. While HSV vhs is located in virions, VZV ORF17 protein was not detectable in virions. ORF17 protein induced RNA cleavage, but to a substantially lesser extent than HSV-1 vhs. Expression of ORF17 protein did not inhibit expression from a (cid:1) -galactosidase reporter plasmid, while HSV type 1 vhs abolished reporter expression. Two VZV ORF17 deletion mutants were constructed to examine the role of ORF17 in virus replication. While the ORF17 VZV mutants grew to peak titers that were similar to those of the parental virus at 33°C, the ORF17 mutants grew to 20- to 35-fold-lower titers than parental virus at 37°C. ORF62 protein was distributed in a different pattern in the nuclei and cytoplasm of cells infected with an ORF17 deletion mutant at 37°C compared to 33°C. Inoculation of cotton rats with the ORF17 deletion mutant resulted in a level of latent infection similar to that produced by
The Effect of Viscosity and Application Mode of Phosphoric Acid on Bond Strength of GlassFiber Post

Background: When a phosphoric acid is used, before applying an adhesive system, it is known that obtaining an effective adhesion to the root canal walls is a challenge. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the in ﬂ uence of phosphoric acid viscosity and application mode on the push-out bond strength (BS) values of ﬁ berglass post to root dentin. The conditioning pattern on the root dentin was also evaluated. Materials and Methods: The roots of 44 endodontically treated premolars were divided into 4 groups, of eleven teeth each, according to the combination of the main factors: phosphoric acid viscosity (liquid or gel) and application mode (passive or sonic). After application of the two-step etch-and-rinse adhesive system, the ﬁ berglass posts were cemented with a dual-cure resin-cement. Roots were sectioned transversely into six 1-mm slices for push-out BS test at 0.5 mm/min. Some roots of each group were selected for evaluation of the conditioning pattern by scanning electron microscopy. BS results (three-way ANOVA and Tukey ’ s test) and the conditioning pattern (Kruskal – Wallis test and Mann – Whitney test) were statistically evaluated ( α = 0.05). Results: The highest BS value was observed with a liquid phosphoric acid under sonic application mode (p < 0.05), being all other groups similar to one another (p < 0.05). Also, the highest BS value was observed in the cervical third, followed by the medium and the apical thirds (p < 0.05). The sonic application produced better smear layer removal and opening of dentinal tubules for both viscosities (p = 0.015). Conclusion: A better bonding of ﬁ berglass posts to root canals can be achieved when the post spaces are conditioned with a liquid phosphoric acid under sonic application.
Open Mesh versus Laparoscopic Mesh Repair of Inguinal Hernia : in Terms of Patient Satisfaction

Background- Inguinal hernia is the most common type of external abdominal hernia. Open Lichtenstein method or laparoscopic method can be employed to repair inguinal hernia. The superiority of laparoscopic mesh hernioplasty over open mesh hernioplasty is debatable. Method- This prospective study was done on 120 patients in the department of surgery, LLRM medical college, Meerut to evaluate the usefulness of laparoscopic mesh hernioplasty (TEP Technique) for inguinal hernia repair versus conventional open mesh hernioplasty (Lichtenstein Technique) in terms of complications, pain and recurrence. Equal number of subjects were put in two groups : open mesh repair group and laparoscopic mesh repair group. Results- The mean age of the patients with inguinal hernia including both groups was 50 yrs. The mean operation time of Laparoscopic TEP mesh hernioplasty was 71.33 minutes while that of Open Lichtenstein repair was 36.33 minutes. Postoperative analgesic requirement was significantly lower in the patients operated by TEP technique as compared with patients treated by Open Lichtenstein’s technique. In TEP group, two patients developed neuralgia, one patient developed fever, 1 patient developed hematoma whereas in the open group there were 3 cases of neuralgia formation and 3 cases of fever. Conclusion- In all, Laparoscopic mesh hernioplasty using TEP technique is a novel technique with its share of advantages and disadvantages. There are potential benefits of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair for inguinal hernias in terms of post-operative pain, hospital stay and post operative complications. We recommend that a surgeon should use this laparoscopic technique for hernia repair after knowing all the pros and cons of the technique, his expertise for the technique and the infrastructure available.
A Distributed Power Management Algorithm for a Self-optimizing WiFi Network

—In this paper, we propose a fully distributed algo-rithm for a dense unplanned self-optimizing network of 802.11 access points. As opposed to the traditional method of having a centralized controller to collect information from all access points, our algorithm runs independently on each AP to create a cooperative network of access points, with no explicit inter-node communication. We present simulation and actual laboratory data which shows how our algorithm can signiﬁcantly improve network performance in a robust and scalable manner.
Pharmacotherapeutic Implications Required for Atherogenesis? Cell Invasion Porphyromonas gingivalis Is

Various studies have demonstrated an association between chronic bacterial infections and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Porphyromonas gingivalis , which can invade endothelial cells, is one pathogen that may link these disorders. If so, antibiotics that block its invasiveness may ameliorate atherosclerotic plaque progression. To explore the role of invasion of P. gingivalis in inﬂammation- and infection-associated atherosclerosis, 10-wk-old ApoE (cid:1) / (cid:2) mice were fed either a high fat diet or a regular chow diet. All mice were inoculated i.v. , once per week for 24 consecutive wk, with either 50 (cid:3) l of live P. gingivalis (strain 381) (10 7 CFU); a ﬁmbria-deﬁcient P. gingivalis ; or metronidazole before P. gingivalis . Mice were euthanized and evaluated 24 wk after the ﬁrst inoculation. ApoE (cid:1) / (cid:2) mice injected with DPG3 or metronidazole showed signiﬁcantly fewer atheromatous lesions in the proximal aorta and the aortic tree compared with ApoE (cid:1) / (cid:2) mice injected with wild-type P. gingivalis for either diet condition. Serum amyloid A levels were signiﬁcantly lower in ApoE (cid:1) / (cid:2) mice that received either DPG3 or metronidazole before P. gingivalis than from ApoE (cid:1) / (cid:2) mice that received P. gingivalis alone. Serum cytokine analysis revealed decreased levels of proinﬂammatory cytokines in both DPG3-injected and metronidazole/ P. gingivalis -treated ApoE (cid:1) / (cid:2) mice compared with mice receiving only P. gingivalis , irrespective of diet. P. gingivalis invasion is a critical phenomenon in the progression of atherosclerosis. The present data offer new insights into the pathophysiological pathways involved in atherosclerosis and pave the way for new pharmacological interventions aimed at reducing atherosclerosis. The Journal of Immunology, 2009, 182: 1584–1592.
Determinants of Earning Yield and Its Impact on Equity Market Returns- KSE 2010-2020

Despite of the extensive research being done in developed markets, the empirical studies on Pakistan’s equity market are limited. The purpose of this study was to identify the determinants of earning yield and their impact on the Pakistani stock market return (KSE-100 index). Taking earning yield as a dependent variable, six out of ten variables were identified as significant, explaining only 10% of the variation in stock return. With the inculcation of industry effect, the explanatory power however, increased to 20%. The model suggests that earning yield cannot be used to predict stock market returns in volatile markets like Pakistan. 0.070, 0.259 and 0.938 respectively suggesting insignificant results at 95% confidence interval. P-value for Jute, sugar, textile and tobacco industries is 0.046, 0.003, 0.014 and 0.035 respectively suggesting significance at 95% confidence interval. P-value of automobile assemblers, cable, cement chemical, fertilizer, food and personal care, glass, leather and tanneries, oil and gas exploration, paper, refinery and telecommunication sector are 0.82, 0.250, 0.802, 0.083, 0.072, 0.297, 0.970, 0.046, 0.897, 0.214, 0.241, 0.463 and 0.964 respectively and are not significant at 95% confidence interval. These suggest similar intercept for these sectors as compared to Automobile and Assemblers Industry. Slope coefficient of all the sectors except Cement, Jute, Sugar, Telecom and Textile Sector are negative. P values of Jute, Sugar, Textile and Tobacco Sector are different from P-value of base sector industry i.e. result of automobile and accessories’ sector. The F-statistics show that the model is statistically fit.
Inﬂuence of Payor on Use of Invasive Cardiac Procedures and Patient Outcome After Myocardial Infarction in the United States

Objectives. We sought to determine the inﬂuence of payor status on the use and appropriateness of cardiac procedures. Background. The use of invasive procedures affects the cost of cardiovascular care and may be inﬂuenced by payor status. Methods. We compared treatment and outcomes of myocardial infarction among four payor groups: fee for service (FFS), health maintenance organization (HMO), Medicaid and uninsured. Multivariate comparison was performed on the use of invasive cardiac procedures, length of hospital stay and in-hospital mortality in 17,600 patients <65 years old enrolled in the National Registry of Myocardial Infarction from June 1994 to October 1995. To determine the appropriateness of coronary angiography, we compared its use in patients at low and high risk for cardiac events. Results. Angiography was performed in 86% of FFS, 80% of HMO, 61% of Medicaid and 75% of uninsured patients. FFS patients were more likely to undergo angiography than HMO (odds ratio [OR] 1.27, 95% conﬁdence interval [CI] 1.13 to 1.42), Medicaid (OR 2.43, 95% CI 2.11 to 2.81) and uninsured patients (OR 1.99, 95% CI 1.76 to 2.25). Similar patterns for the use of coronary revascularization were found. Among those at low risk, FFS patients were as likely to undergo angiography as HMO patients but more likely than Medicaid and uninsured patients. For those at high risk,