Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Sex differences in patients with COVID-19 after bariatric surgery: a multicenter cross-sectional study

Objectives This multicenter, cross-sectional study aimed to investigate whether sex differences persist among patients who have undergone bariatric surgery and tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Methods We conducted a multicenter cross-sectional study via an online electronic questionnaire to collect data. Categorical data were presented as absolute and relative frequencies. Data for continuous variables were expressed as mean and standard deviation (SD) or median [interquartile range (IQR)]. We employed ordered logistic regression to assess whether females had higher odds of an increased self-reported duration of the most severe symptom compared to males. Using a modified Poisson regression model with robust standard errors to assess the differences in clinical characteristics among COVID-19 cases. Results Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in the prevalence rates of various comorbidities. Among participants who reported their temperature during COVID-19 infection, more than half engaged in vitamin supplementation and regular exercise, while 4.2% remained asymptomatic. The probability of females experiencing a longer duration of severe symptoms increased compared to males [adjusted Odds Ratio (aOR) = 1.92, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.73–2.12]. In the multivariate mixed-effects Poisson regression analysis, compared to males, females exhibited a lower prevalence rate of asymptomatic infection [adjusted prevalence ratio (aPR 0.40, 95% CI 0.28–0.58), lower prevalence of infection without therapeutic medication use (aPR 0.76, 95% CI 0.70–0.82), and lower prevalence of multiple infections (aPR 0.39, 95% CI 0.20–0.74)]. Conclusion This cross-sectional study indicates the persistence of sex differences among patients with COVID-19 who have undergone bariatric surgery. Further research is needed to explore the underlying factors contributing to this disparity.
Hate Speech in the Comments’ Column Instagram: A Discourse Analysis

The phenomenon of social media has undergone a transformation, serving as a platform for facilitating online commerce, exchanging ideas, disseminating information, and unfortunately, facilitating illicit activities such as fraud, intimidation, defamation, hate speech, and other related behaviors. The anonymity provided by social media platforms renders it a potent tool for disseminating harmful or discriminatory material. The purpose of this research is to describe hate speech directed at Putri Delina (PD) in her personal Instagram comment column. The descriptive qualitative research methods are used in this study. The main theory in this study is Searle's pragmatic speech act theory, and the data source is a screenshot of netizen comments on PD's Instagram account in 2022. The results of the study show that PD received hate speech in the comments section of her Instagram account. First, the expressive illocutionary, category-criticizing, found four data. Second, assertive illocutionary type, the state category, found one data. Third, the type of illocutionary commissive, swear category, found one data. Fourth, the illocutionary type of directive, the advising category, found three data. Last, the illocutionary type of declarative, the category of prohibit, found one data.
Classification of water masses in the Bransfield Strait and southern part of the Drake Passage using a method of statistical multidimensional analysis

: Classification of water masses in the area investigated during the 1981 F1BEX Expedition and two winter expeditions at the "H. Arctowski" Station using the method of Empirical Orthogonal Functions (EOF) is presented. Four basic water masses (warm and cold Bellinghausen Sea surface waters, surface Weddell Sea waters, Circumpolar Warm Deep Water (CWDW) and the transitional zone) were observed in the area and a significant dependence of water masses distribution ón depth was found. A strong winter increase in the Weddell Sea waters influence was recorded.
Effectiveness of social-emotional development programs applied in primary education: an umbrella systematic review

Currently, the development of training programs in socioemotional skills in childhood has increased because they are considered as a valid tool for adaptation and coping with a variety of situations, both academic and personal. However, there are few studies that show a comprehensive view of available evidences. This research presents an umbrella review based on PRISMA method guidelines. It includes reviews on socio-emotional development programs applied in Primary Education with the aim of synthesizing their characteristics and compiling the main results on their effectiveness. The following databases were used: ERIC, WOS, PSYCINFO, SCOPUS and COCHRANE. After a blind peer process, 15 reviews that met the inclusion criteria were selected and analysed. Using the AMSTAR-2 and SANRA tools, it was found that 60% of secondary studies have critically low or low quality. Thirty nine programs reported in good quality reviews were identified, 51.2% presented moderate or strong evidence and reported significant effects mainly on behavioral adjustment, social and emotional competencies and academic skills. The impact of the methodological quality found and the evidences on the interpretation and generalization of the findings is discussed. En la actualidad ha aumentado el desarrollo de programas de entrenamiento en habilidades socioemocionales en la infancia, debido a que se los considera como una herramienta válida para la adaptación y afrontamiento de una gran variedad de situaciones, tanto académicas como personales. Sin embargo, son escasos los estudios que aporten una visión integral de las evidencias disponibles en el contexto de educación primaria. Se presenta una revisión sistemática de tipo paraguas basada en el método PRISMA, que incluye revisiones sobre programas de desarrollo socioemocional aplicados en educación primaria, con el objetivo de sintetizar sus características y recopilar los principales resultados reportados. Se utilizaron las bases de datos: ERIC, WOS, PSYCINFO, SCOPUS y COCHRANE. Tras un proceso por pares ciegos se seleccionaron y analizaron 15 revisiones. Utilizando las herramientas AMSTAR-2 y SANRA se encontró que el 60% de los estudios secundarios presenta una calidad críticamente baja o baja. Se identificaron 39 programas reportados en revisiones de buena calidad, un 51.2% presentaron evidencias moderadas o fuertes e informaron efectos significativos principalmente en ajuste del comportamiento, competencia social y emocional y habilidades académicas. Se discute el impacto de la calidad metodológica encontrada y las evidencias reportados en la interpretación y generalización de los hallazgos.
Image-based classification of wheat spikes by glume pubescence using convolutional neural networks

Introduction Pubescence is an important phenotypic trait observed in both vegetative and generative plant organs. Pubescent plants demonstrate increased resistance to various environmental stresses such as drought, low temperatures, and pests. It serves as a significant morphological marker and aids in selecting stress-resistant cultivars, particularly in wheat. In wheat, pubescence is visible on leaves, leaf sheath, glumes and nodes. Regarding glumes, the presence of pubescence plays a pivotal role in its classification. It supplements other spike characteristics, aiding in distinguishing between different varieties within the wheat species. The determination of pubescence typically involves visual analysis by an expert. However, methods without the use of binocular loupe tend to be subjective, while employing additional equipment is labor-intensive. This paper proposes an integrated approach to determine glume pubescence presence in spike images captured under laboratory conditions using a digital camera and convolutional neural networks. Methods Initially, image segmentation is conducted to extract the contour of the spike body, followed by cropping of the spike images to an equal size. These images are then classified based on glume pubescence (pubescent/glabrous) using various convolutional neural network architectures (Resnet-18, EfficientNet-B0, and EfficientNet-B1). The networks were trained and tested on a dataset comprising 9,719 spike images. Results For segmentation, the U-Net model with EfficientNet-B1 encoder was chosen, achieving the segmentation accuracy IoU = 0.947 for the spike body and 0.777 for awns. The classification model for glume pubescence with the highest performance utilized the EfficientNet-B1 architecture. On the test sample, the model exhibited prediction accuracy parameters of F1 = 0.85 and AUC = 0.96, while on the holdout sample it showed F1 = 0.84 and AUC = 0.89. Additionally, the study investigated the relationship between image scale, artificial distortions, and model prediction performance, revealing that higher magnification and smaller distortions yielded a more accurate prediction of glume pubescence.
A case report of a 30-year-old male with megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome with de novo ACTG2 gene mutation

Introduction: Megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome (MMIHS) is a very rare genetic disorder of visceral motility of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary system. According to our knowledge, so far there has been no description of a patient with megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome and chronic secretory diarrhea. Case report: We have presented a case report of a 30-year-old male with a genetically verified novel (de novo) mutation p.R257H in the smooth muscle actin (ACTG2) gene. At 8 months of age he was diagnosed with suspected Hirschsprung's disease, partial resection of the colon was performed. During the first year of his life, subtotal colectomy with cecorectal anastomosis was performed and, simultaneously, deteriorated emptying of the urinary bladder was confirmed. The patient was subjected to several unsuccessful abdominal and urological operations. At age of 18, the differential diagnosis was narrowed to micro-villus inclusion disease and congenital chloride diarrhea. The patient was tolerant to oral feeding all the time, where intermittent parenteral nutrition started only in adolescence. At the age of 26, due to urethral stenosis, perineal urethrostomy was performed. Since the age of 29, due to complications of the underlying disease the patient was administered chronic dialysis treatment, and a year later, genetic testing provided the definitive diagnosis of MMIHS. Therefore, combined kidney and intestinal transplantation was proposed. The patient continued the treatment with daily fluid and electrolyte compensation along with adequate parenteral nutrition through a triple-lumen central catheter. Conclusion: Timely genetic testing leads to avoiding repeated surgical interventions and numerous complications. Multivisceral transplantation represents a significant improvement in the treatment of patients with this syndrome.
Previously unpublished Odonata records from Sarawak, Borneo,Part III. Sri Aman, Sibu and Kapit Divisions

New records of Odonata from three of Sarawak’s administrative divisions are presen-ted: Sri Aman, Sibu and Kapit. Idionyx montana is recorded from Borneo for the first time, from Batang Ai National Park in Sri Aman Division. Other notable records include: Podolestes species, Matronoides cyaneipennis, Rhinoneura caerulea, Dysphaea species, Coeliccia campioni, Acrogomphus jubilaris, Procordulia fusiformisand Orthetrum borne-ense.
The Relative Contribution of Facial and Body Information to the Perception of Cuteness

Faces and bodies both provide cues to age and cuteness, but little work has explored their interaction in cuteness perception. This study examines the interplay of facial and bodily cues in the perception of cuteness, particularly when these cues convey conflicting age information. Participants rated the cuteness of face–body composites that combined either a child or adult face with an age-congruent or incongruent body alongside manipulations of the head-to-body height ratio (HBR). The findings from two experiments indicated that child-like facial features enhanced the perceived cuteness of adult bodies, while child-like bodily features generally had negative impacts. Furthermore, the results showed that an increased head size significantly boosted the perceived cuteness for child faces more than for adult faces. Lastly, the influence of the HBR was more pronounced when the outline of a body’s silhouette was the only available information compared to when detailed facial and bodily features were presented. This study suggests that body proportion information, derived from the body’s outline, and facial and bodily features, derived from the interior surface, are integrated to form a unitary representation of a whole person in cuteness perception. Our findings highlight the dominance of facial features over bodily information in cuteness perception, with facial attributes serving as key references for evaluating face–body relationships and body proportions. This research offers significant insights into social cognition and character design, particularly in how people perceive entities with mixed features of different social categories, underlining the importance of congruency in perceptual elements.
Are Biodegradable Calcium Sulfate Antibiotic Beads Effective and Safe Adjuvants for Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis?

Introduction: Diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO) is a highly morbid condition that commonly affects diabetic patients. Biodegradable calcium-sulfate antibiotic beads (CaSO4) are theoretical adjuvant agents to reduce morbidity in DFO. However, there is a paucity of research on the safety and effectiveness of CaSO4 beads in DFO. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to assess the safety and effectiveness of CaSO4 beads in different DFO locations. Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study between January 1, 2015 and January 1, 2022 of patients with DFO who underwent surgical intervention and adjuvant CaSO4 beads placement. The location of DFO was determined based on the forefoot, midfoot, or hindfoot locations. Outcomes measured were ulcer-free time points of three and six months as well as recurrence of DFO at 12 months. Safety was also evaluated with incidences of acute kidney injury, wound drainage, and hypercalcemia. Results: Forty-five cases were included. Of these, only 9/45 (20%) and 13/45 (29%) were ulcer-free at three months and six months, respectively. DFO recurred in 19/45 (42%) patients. Safety outcomes were significant for wound drainage (62%) and acute kidney injury (9%). Stratifying according to the location of DFO showed no statistically significant difference in outcomes. Conclusion: In this cohort study, adjuvant CaSO4 beads showed high rates of ulcer persistence and DFO recurrence. Given the limited benefits seen here and the potential for high rates of wound drainage, the use of adjuvant CaSO4 beads should be used cautiously until a multicenter randomized clinical trial is conducted to definitely evaluate the safety and effectiveness of CaSO4 beads in DFO.
Head Trauma in Paediatric Patients Referring to a Spoke Hospital

Introduction: Head trauma (HT) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children worldwide. The primary aim of this study was to describe patients presenting to our first-level Emergency Department (ED) following a HT. The secondary aims were to compare both the epidemiology and the management of paediatric patients with literature data, analyzing the appropriateness of management of children’s traumatic brain injuries according to the current guidelines. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of medical records of patients aged < 14 years who attended our first-level ED due to head trauma from July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022. Clinical data, including age, gender, injury mechanism, location of trauma, time from traumatic event and ED arrival, symptoms at first evaluation, physical examination findings, radiological investigation results, medications administered in ED and prescribed at home, and outcome were collected and compared with data available in literature and current guidelines. Results: A total of 117 children aged < 14 years who attended our first-level ED due to head trauma from July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022, were analyzed. Most of them were males aged 1-3 years. Frontal bone was the commonest side of trauma (43% of HT). Only eleven patients (9%) had a brain CT scan and 4 of them showed pathological findings. None had signs of bleeding. Four of the patients were transferred to a HUB hospital, provided with a paediatric neurosurgery and more important none of them has developed neurological sequelae or death. Discussion: Our 1-year observation of HT showed how this is a frequent indication for ED referral, especially in young children. In our hands less than 10% of cases required CT scan that reported pathological cases in 4 patients only (3%). We can conclude that the reduction of ionizing radiation exposition can be obtained with skilled experienced physicians.
Pomegranate fruit peel extract improves cardiac functions via suppressing oxidative stress, fibrosis, and myocardial infarction in Long-Evans rats

The pomegranate fruit (locally known as Dalim) is a rich source of various bioactive metabolites. The cardioprotective effect was aimed to investigate on polyphenol-rich pomegranate peel extract (PPE) that were administered isoproterenol, a synthetic catecholamine used to induce cardiac stress in rats. Twenty four adult rats were taken to evaluate the effects. The selected rats were divided into four groups, serving as the control (Group I), Isoproterenol (ISO) administered (Group II), PPE with ISO treatment (Group III) and gallic acid (polyphenol) along with ISO administration (Group IV). ISO administration increased inflammatory cell infiltration, fibrosis and lipid peroxidation. However, antioxidant enzyme activities were reduced in heart tissues by using isoproterenol. The findings of the study indicate that the various detrimental effects arose on the rat’s heart tissues by ISO administration which seemed to be protected by the administration of the polyphenol-rich PPE. This protection was associated with several positive outcomes, including: reduced inflammatory cell infiltration and fibrosis, reduction in free radicals by improving antioxidant enzymes activities (SOD, catalase), suppression of oxidative stress markers (MDA, NO, APOP), and reduction in inflammatory marker (MPO). Besides, PPE treatment normalized the elevated ALT, AST, ALP, and CK-MB levels. The cardioprotective effects shown by PPE may be due to the presence of polyphenolic compounds, as determined by HPLC analysis. Overall, the outcomes recommend that polyphenol enriched PPE may protect cardiac tissues in ISO-administered rats by suppressing oxidative stress, fibrosis, and myocardial infarction as well as enhancing antioxidant enzyme functions.
Stockholder Wealth Maximization during the Troubled Asset Relief Program Period: Is Executive Pay Harmful?

This study investigates governance mechanisms and their relation to firm value, i.e., executive compensation restrictions during the regulatory period and their effects on the performance of firms that received Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds. We employ an event study to investigate the market reactions for TARP recipients, followed by OLS regression to examine the stock return effects of 10 announcements. For comparison, we also employ a multivariate regression model (MVRM) based on a system of equations with seemingly unrelated regressions (SURs). Our evidence shows that changes in firm value have a negative and significant relationship with changes in total compensation for TARP companies that have paid back their debts to the government. However, the relationship is weaker than that for TARP companies that have not paid back the bailout money.
U.S. Cities in the World City Network: Comparing their Positions using Global Origins and Destinations of Airline Passengers

Despite profound differences in theoretical perspectives, it is now widely accepted that under conditions of contemporary globalization key cities are (re)produced by what flows through them rather than what is fixed within them. Comparing the position of cities in the context of this "world city network" implies that relational and transnational data are required. This paper uses this starting point to contrast the connectivity profiles of U.S. cities by drawing on a unique airline dataset, which allows comparing the importance of a city's connections within and without its own country.
The crystal chemistry of staurolite; reply

be ambiguous because of the relatively large difference in Ti content between sectors [1007o between the (010) and (001) sectors: Holl ister 1970, Table 11. $imil6ly, the conclusions of Hawthorne et al. (1993) on degree of order on M(3) in staurolite also would have been better constrained if attention had been paid to the sectoral variations of degree of order in single crystals of staurolite.
The relationship between sensory processing sensitivity and medication sensitivity: brief report

Sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) is a biological/temperament trait that is associated with greater awareness of and reactivity to the environment, which results in amplified responses to various stimuli, and possibly medications. We investigated the relationship between SPS and medication sensitivity in three studies. Participants (ages 18–81) were recruited from university (Study 1: N = 125; Study 2: N = 214) and online (Study 3: N = 351) samples. In each study, participants completed a medication sensitivity scale, the standard highly sensitive person (HSP) scale to assess SPS, and a negative affectivity (NA) scale as a control variable. All three studies found moderate, significant correlations between SPS and medication sensitivity (r = 0.34, p < 0.001: r = 0.21, p = 0.003; r = 0.36, p < 0.001, respectively). Correlations remained significant, and similar, when controlling for NA and gender; and there were no significant interactions with gender. In sum, our results suggest that SPS is associated with medication sensitivity, even when considering NA and gender. Thus, future work might consider SPS when investigating recommended medication, medication dosage, effectiveness, and adverse drug reactions.
The Greenland–Iceland–Faroe Ridge Complex

Abstract The Greenland–Iceland–Faroe Ridge Complex (GIFRC) has been forming since the opening of the NE Atlantic (<55 Ma), standing out as a prominent feature on all geoscientific datasets. Our interpretations have revealed several new potential abandoned rift centres, mapped as syncline and anticline structures. The synclines are suggested to be manifestations of former rift axes that were abandoned by rift jumps. These appear to be more common inside the GIFRC region than in the adjacent ocean basins, and can be confirmed by observations of cumulative crustal accretion data through time. A major post-40 Ma unconformity is proposed across the East Iceland Shelf, forming a distinct 16–20 myr-long hiatus that is covered by a thick, younger sedimentary section. Several seamounts were identified on multibeam datasets at around 1200 m water depth in the Vesturdjúp Basin, just south of the Greenland–Iceland Ridge. These seamounts appear to be younger in formation time than the surrounding ocean floor, possibly indicating a still active intraplate volcanic zone. Young tectonic features, such as faults, graben and transverse ridges, characterize the area and present a good example of the complexity of the GIFRC in comparison to the adjacent abyssal plain.