Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Clinical Study of Etiopathogenesis of Isolated Oculomotor Nerve Palsy

AIM OF THE STUDY: It is a Case control study conducted on 36 patients of isolated oculomotor nerve palsy in Tirunelveli Medical College from January 2013-july 2014 for duration of 18 months. Patients were followed for 3-6 months to assess the recovery pattern and classified as cases (patients recovered) and controls (patients not recovered). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients with both congenital and acquired isolated oculomotor nerve palsy were included in this study. Involvement of trochlear and abducens nerve and terminally ill patients were excluded from the study. A detailed history regarding past and present illness were taken. Complete ocular examination, CNS evaluation and systemic evaluation including blood pressure and random blood sugar was done. Neuroimaging was done in the form of computed tomography of brain and orbit with / without constrast or magnetic resonance imaging according to etiology suspected. Patients were followed up 6 months to assess recovery. RESULTS: Among 36 patients presented with isolated oculomotor nerve palsy, 24 had pupil sparing palsy, out of which 16 recovered and 12 had pupil involving palsy, out of which only 4 recovered. In 21 patients palsy was due to microvascular ischemia, 8 patients due to trauma, 4 due to undetermined causes, 1 due to TB meningitis, 1 due to drug induced and 1 due to demylienating disease. Among 19 diabetic patients, 15 recovered and 8 hypertensive, 7 patients showed recovery. Among 7 patients with trauma, 3 recovered. 18 patients presented with complete palsy, out of which 8 recovered and 14 with incomplete paresis, out of which 12 showed recovery. CONCLUSION: Microvascular ischemia, Pupil sparing palsy and incomplete paresis are the significant indicators of complete recovery determined in my study.
UNNATURAL DIVIDES: A CASE STUDY OF THE NY-24 CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION IN 2018

Political partisan divides in the U.S. are resulting in extreme contention, amongst both elected officials and American citizens. This is starkly observed in trends around environmental opinion, namely over the last 30 years, resulting in an increasing lack of significant and crucial environmental protections (Dunlap, McCright & Yarosh, 2016). This manuscript explores the political subjectivities of politically active people in Upstate New York during the 2018 Congressional Midterm election in the NY-24 district. Using semi-structured interviews, this paper considers connections between political ideology and environmental values, namely around land conservation. While the environment and conservation are important issues for the majority of those interviewed, it is not the dominating issue in their opinions around the election or in their own political lens. This largely comes as a result of other issues dominating the public debate and a lack of connection drawn between the environment and politics altogether. In the case of the Republican party, the connection between the values of the party and environmental issues is even more murky, further diminishing the importance these voters place on the environment in the political sphere.
What Happened to Antiracist Education? The 1993 Antiracism and Ethnocultural Equity Educational Reform in Ontario School Boards

This research uses an antiracism theoretical framework, arising from Stanley’s (2011, 2014) anti-essentialist antiracism and Dei’s (1996) anti-racism praxis, to focus on the four documents that comprised the Ontario Ministry of Education’s 1993 Antiracism and Ethnocultural Equity initiative (the initiative). The initiative required school boards to develop and implement policies to identify and eliminate racisms within their systems and schools. I used a methodology of constructivist grounded theory to trace the origins and content of the initiative through the lens of my 44-years of lived experience, during which I was a teacher, principal, superintendent, associate director of education, and ministry education officer. This thesis poses the overarching question: What happened to antiracism and ethnocultural equity? I find that although the initiative was a genuine antiracism project, it was destined to fail due to certain deficiencies. I conclude it had two critical deficiencies. First, it did not consider the four discrete cultures located in school boards (made up of supervisory officers, trustees, principals and teachers). Second, it did not provide these cultures with suitable pressures and supports to generate the individual and organizational changes envisioned. Finally I consider what the Ministry would need to do for such an antiracism reform to succeed? I argue systemic policy reform must be based on what I call strategic antiracist education. It would provide the members of the culture of supervisory officers with the necessary knowledge, authority, resources and supports, including professional development, to enable them to lead the members of the other school cultures in antiracist
The International Consortium of Lithium Genetics (ConLiGen): Achievements and Collaborations

Lithium is an indispensable tool of modern psychiatry. Although it is well-known that response to lithium is a familial trait, available research on pharmacogenetics regarding lithium treatment has, in the past, produced few reproducible results. The Consortium of Lithium Genetics (ConLiGen) was initiated by Thomas G. Schulze and Francis J. McMahon in 2008 to overcome these limitations. To date, researchers from 39 countries have joined the consortium, making it a truly international effort. A hallmark of the consortium is the use of an 11-point lithium response rating scale defined by Martin Alda and colleagues. The pooling of genotype data from over 2,500 patients phenotyped with this standardized response scale, have led to initial successes, which form the basis for further research.
Stress Relieving Lavender Aromatherapy for Inpatient Nurses

Background: Lavender essential oil as a form of aromatherapy is proven to be an effective way to relieve occupational stress among nurses, providing them with a healthy self-care outlet. Purpose: To decrease the stress levels of inpatient nurses by implementing lavender essential oil aromatherapy as a self-care initiative. Methods: Willing inpatient Registered Nurses within a fast-paced inpatient telemetry unit were given a vial that contained three drops of Young Living lavender essential oil enclosed within at the beginning of their shifts. The nurses were asked to carry it with them during their eight-hour shifts for three weeks and directly inhale the aroma twice when they perceived stress. A Nursing Stress Scale (NSS) was administered before and after aromatherapy exposure for pre-post comparison to measure the effectiveness of the aromatherapy self-care intervention. Results: Nine registered nurses out of forty from a telemetry inpatient unit participated in the project. The average Nursing Stress Scale score of the participants prior to the aromatherapy exposure was 83 and the average score after exposure decreased to 75. Eight out of nine nurses (89%) felt stress relief from utilizing aromatherapy within their nursing work shifts over the three-week period. The nurses who used their vials the least, 1-3 times a day, had a lower average post aromatherapy score of 69.5. Those who inhaled their aromatherapy more often during their shift, 3-6 or 6 plus times a day, had higher average post NSS scores of 80, 75 and 71. Conclusion: Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) essential oil is an effective self-care intervention that lowers stress levels among inpatient nurses.
Studying Bilingualism Through Eye-Tracking and Brain Imaging

our current understanding of the brain, informed by technology such as fMRI. Theevolution of knowledge continues, as with the study of bilingualism and the question of whether multiple languages have shared or separate representations. We began our review by describing early case studies on selective aphasia, which had contributed to the idea that a bilingual ’ s two languages may be stored and processed independently of each other. Since then, we have come to understand that the question of shared versus separate representations is too simplistic to capture the complexity of the bilingual mind. Given that language processing results from highly inter-connected networks of activity, this question should be revised to ask what representations and processes are shared under speci ﬁ c conditions and to what extent. We have begun to answer some of these questions through the use of tools such as eye-tracking and fMRI – revealing how individual attributes (such as pro ﬁ ciency), as well as language characteristics (such as phonological properties), in ﬂ uence the degrees to which different languages overlap in linguistic processing and neural representation. While we have made great strides toward understanding the structure and function of the bilingual neurocognitive system, it is important to remember that we do not stand at the end of history and new methodologies will inevitably provide novel insights as the journey of science continues onward.
Does personality predict mortality? Results from the GAZEL French prospective cohort study.

BACKGROUND Majority of studies on personality and physical health have focused on one or two isolated personality traits. We aim to test the independent association of 10 personality traits, from three major conceptual models, with all-cause and cause-specific mortality in the French GAZEL cohort. METHODS A total of 14,445 participants, aged 39-54 in 1993, completed the personality questionnaires composed of the Bortner Type-A scale, the Buss-Durkee Hostility Inventory (for total, neurotic and reactive hostility) and the Grossarth-Maticek-Eysenck Personality Stress Inventory that assesses six personality types [cancer-prone, coronary heart disease (CHD)-prone, ambivalent, healthy, rational, anti-social]. The association between personality traits and mortality, during a mean follow-up of 12.7 years, was assessed using the Relative Index of Inequality (RII) in Cox regression. RESULTS In models adjusted for age, sex, marital status and education, all-cause and cause-specific mortality were predicted by 'total hostility', its 'neurotic hostility' component as well as by 'CHD-prone', 'ambivalent' 'antisocial', and 'healthy' personality types. After mutually adjusting personality traits for each other, only high 'neurotic hostility' remained a robust predictor of excess mortality from all causes [RII = 2.62; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.68-4.09] and external causes (RII = 3.24; 95% CI = 1.03-10.18). 'CHD-prone' (RII = 2.23; 95% CI = 0.72-6.95) and 'anti-social' (RII = 2.13; 95% CI 0.61-6.58) personality types were associated with cardiovascular mortality and with mortality from external causes, respectively, but CIs were wider. Adjustment for potential behavioural mediators had only a modest effect on these associations. CONCLUSIONS Neurotic hostility, CHD-prone personality and anti-social personality were all predictive of mortality outcomes. Further research is required to determine the precise mechanisms that contribute to these associations.
A single-cell transcriptomic atlas of the adult Drosophila ventral nerve cord

The Drosophila ventral nerve cord (VNC) receives and processes descending signals from the brain to produce a variety of coordinated locomotor outputs. It also integrates sensory information from the periphery and sends ascending signals to the brain. We used single-cell transcriptomics to generate an unbiased classification of cellular diversity in the VNC of five-day old adult flies. We produced an atlas of 26,000 high-quality cells, representing more than 100 transcriptionally distinct cell types. The predominant gene signatures defining neuronal cell types reflect shared developmental histories based on the neuroblast from which cells were derived, as well as their birth order. Cells could also be assigned to specific neuromeres using adult Hox gene expression. This single-cell transcriptional atlas of the adult fly VNC will be a valuable resource for future studies of neurodevelopment and behavior.
Mind the gap: students’ expectations, conceptions and reality of self-regulation in a 3D design team project

ABSTRACT This study investigated college students’ self-regulation in the context of a 3D design team project. By conducting a pre-survey, post-survey and focus group interviews, the study examined students’ expectations, conceptions and reality of self-regulation in the team project. The results showed that students’ self-regulation directly reflected in their project performance. Medium self-regulated students had the highest self-expectations and devoted approximate time compared with high self-regulated students. High self-regulated students devoted more efforts than their expectations. Although revealing the lowest actual efforts, low self-regulated students’ expectations were only slightly less than those of the high self-regulated students. All students believed that their self-regulation increased, whereas the low self-regulated students revealed the highest conceptions compared with the others. Educational implications are discussed.
Anubias (Anubias sp.) propagation trough hydroponic culture technique

Anubias, water ornamental plants (Anubias sp) are exotic water ornamental plants from Africa that have a high economic value. Apart from its potential economic value, there are still many obstacles faced in the process of aquaculture. One of them is related to the propagation and a slow growth rate. This research was conducted to find the most suitable planting media for the propagation and growth of Anubias through hydroponic techniques. The hydroponic culture was carried out with four treatments in the form of planting media which consisted of: (1) husk charcoal; (2) sand (pasir Malang); (3) gravel; (4) Rockwool; all treatments were carried out by floating / NFT (nutrient film technic) technique. The design used in this study was a completely randomized design, where each treatment was given three replications. Parameters observed and measured included root length, plant height, number of leaves and number of new shoots. The sand as a planting media provides better growth when compared to the other three growing media.
Stress and coping in relation to gender and domicile among college students in Kashmir

Due to the long-standing conflict, people in Kashmir, particularly college students, are subjected to constant stress. This has deleterious effects on their wellbeing and education. Unlike in safe situations, students living among conflict situations may have different experiences of stress and the ways of dealing with it. As per transactional theory of stress and coping, the perception and reaction to the stressors may vary considerably among people. This variance may be attributed to some factors such as gender and domicile. Research regarding the role of gender and domicile on stress and coping is inconsistent and scarce. Therefore, the purpose of the current study was to examine the impact of gender and domicile on stress and coping among a sample of 80 college students in Kashmir. A 2*2 factorial design was employed for analysis. Results suggest that male participants display higher stress levels than female participants, if they belong to a rural domicile. Further, it suggests that all rural and female participants, in general, employ distancing coping strategy more frequently than their counterparts. In addition, female participants employ accepting responsibility coping strategy more frequently than male participants, if they belong to a rural domicile. Male participants, on the other hand, were found to employ positive reappraisal coping strategy more frequently than females; however, this was the case when their domicile was urban. Lastly, urban male participants were found to employ accepting responsibility and positive reappraisal coping strategy more rigorously than rural males.
Workload Position Evaluation to Determine Efficient Training Load for Optimal Competition Performance of Female Collegiate Soccer Players

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YKL‐40: The Search for New Biomarkers in Rheumatoid Arthritis

There is a need for biomarkers to detect early joint inflammation and destruction of carti - lage in different types of arthritis. YKL‐40, a 39 kDa heparin‐ and chitin‐binding secreted glycoprotein (also known as human cartilage gp39), has been recently discovered. Its exact biological function is still unclear. Specific receptors for YKL‐40 have not been iden tified yet. The clinical significance of YKL‐40 as a biomarker is discussed in different aspects. High level of YKL‐40 is found in various human i`nflammatory and neoplastic diseases. We present a review highlighting the information available on YKL‐40 and its significance in inflammatory joint diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We also report original personal data on the topic concerning YKL‐40 levels in serum and synovial fluid of patients with RA in comparison with ultrasonographic parameters and cytokine lev -els. The findings suggest that YKL‐40 might be implicated in the pathogenesis of the disease and could indicate the level of joint inflammation.
On the Ambivalence of the Aphorism in Sociological Theory

Sociologists have long been taken by certain pithy expressions from the founders of the discipline. We propose here both a new explanation for the endurance of these statements as well as an analysis of the power, limitations, and possibilities of aphorisms. By drawing from the critical scholarship concerned with aphorisms, we demonstrate that some of the allure of the classical sociological texts derives from their form, and particularly their reliance on the relative autonomy of the aphorism. Through examining Marx’s “opiate of the people,” Weber’s “iron cage,” and, briefly, two more contemporary sociological aphorisms, we suggest that aphorisms have an ambivalent role in sociological theory: they make claims memorable even as they potentially oversimplify complex arguments. Yet that very simplification can provide a point of focus for productive misreading and reinterpretation.
Potential stressors in cancer care: Perceptions of oncology nurses in selected teaching hospitals in Southwest Nigeria

Background: Oncology nurses are posed with issues that are potential sources of stress to them. Aim: To identify the potential sources of stress in cancer care for Nigerian oncology nurses. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study involving nurses working in the oncology units of three selected Nigerian teaching hospitals. Consenting oncology nurses were recruited. The tool for data collection was a self-administered structured questionnaire. Result: Eighty-six (86) nurses participated. High workload (mean = 5.34 ± 0.59), taking care of critically ill patients (mean = 5.12 ± 0.78), strict organizational rules (mean = 5.05 ± 0.66), lack of organizational support (mean = 4.91 ± 0.87), and challenges of caring for dying patients (mean = 4.66 ± 0.97) were the major potential sources of stress perceived by oncology nurses. Conclusion: A number of stress-generating situations have been identified, and appropriate strategies and interventional programs are needed to address them.
from 1997 to 2007 Changes in met perceived need for mental healthcare in Australia

National epidemiological surveys of mental disorders conductedin 1997 and 2007 established the Australian National Survey ofMental Health and Wellbeing (NSMHWB) programme.Assessment of perceived needs for care and perceived sufficiencyof service response to such perceived needs featured in bothsurveys. This mirrored a policy shift towards greater valuing ofthe patients’ perspective in assessment and design of mental healthservices.
Thermal conditions during heat waves of a mid-European metropolis under consideration of climate change, urban development scenarios and resilience measures for the mid‑21st century

In this study we produce two urban development scenarios estimating potential urban sprawl and optimized development concerning building construction, and we simulate their influence on air temperature, surface temperatures and human thermal comfort. We select two heat waves representative for present and future conditions of the mid 21st century and simulations are run with the Town Energy Balance Model (TEB) coupled online and offline to the Weather Research and Forecasting Model (WRF). Global and regional climate change under the RCP8.5 scenario causes an increase of daily maximum air temperature in Vienna by 7 K. The daily minimum air temperature will increase by 2–4 K. Changes caused by urban growth or densification mainly affect air temperature and human thermal comfort locally where new urbanisation takes place and does not occur significantly in the central districts. A combination of near zero-energy standards and increasing albedo of building materials on the city scale accomplishes a maximum reduction of urban canyon temperature achieved by changes in urban parameters of 0.9 K for the minima and 0.2 K for the maxima. Local scale changes of different adaptation measures show that insulation of buildings alone increases the maximum wall surface temperatures by more than 10 K or the maximum mean radiant temperature (MRT) in the canyon by 5 K. Therefore, measures to reduce MRT within the urban canyons like tree shade are needed to complement the proposed measures. This study concludes that the rising air temperatures expected by climate change puts an unprecedented heat burden on Viennese inhabitants, which cannot easily be reduced by measures concerning buildings within the city itself. Additionally, measures such as planting trees to provide shade, regional water sensitive planning and global reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in order to reduce temperature extremes are required.
The development of sex differences in humor initiation and appreciation

Abstract Both common observations and research evidence strongly suggest that there are major differences between adult males and females as to both the number of humorous attempts they display in social situations and the types of humor they initiate and appreciate. What the causes are for these differences, however, have been less clear, with attributions being related to both biological and environmental reasons. In fact, researchers who have studied the development of humor in infants, preschoolers, and elementary age children have generally observed that the early humor of both boys and girls is similar, thus raising the possibility that the differences that gradually emerge with age may be attributed more to environmental rather than to biological reasons. This chapter will discuss the humor research evidence amassed by those who have studied young children’s humor development and the potential environmental influences on humor development that may account for some of the sex differences seen in adult humor.