Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Post Traumatic Perforated Duodenal Diverticulum: A Case Report

Duodenal diverticulosis is second only to the colon as the most common location for diverticula. Despite typically being asymptomatic, it can lead to severe complications such as perforation, hemorrhage, and acute diverticulitis. Diagnosing duodenal diverticulitis is challenging due to its non-distinctive presentation and similarity to other intraabdominal conditions in radiographic images. This paper examines a challenging case of duodenal diverticulitis with post-traumatic perforation in a 63-year-old patient, admitted post-traffic accident with an acute abdominal pain revealing duodenal diverticulum rupture as per abdominal CT scan. Despite the complications and a Grade II compression fracture of the L3 vertebra, the patient showed improvement under observation without necessitating surgery. The study highlights the diagnostic complexities of duodenal diverticulitis and the importance of abdominal CT scans in identifying this rare and often misdiagnosed condition.
Land systems of the Kimberley region, Western Australia

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A Late Silurian extinction event and anachronistic period: Comment and reply: REPLY

In my paper ([Calner, 2005a][1]), I presented stratigraphic and sedimentary data from the Late Silurian of Gotland, Sweden, that supported a substantial increase of microbially mediated carbonate facies and sedimentary structures during the time interval corresponding to the Lau Event. I noted that
On a Pathway Towards a Holistic Approach to Virtue Education: A Case of the e-TAP Curriculum

A holistic approach is becoming increasingly significant in 21st century education. To address the cognitive, affective, and behavioural aspects of morality, the holistic approach to character (virtue) education as part of 21st century school education is essential. For the purpose of this research, the virtue education curriculum launched in Latvia in 2021 within the research project “e-TAP” was chosen. This article aimed to analyse the e-TAP curriculum (fall 2022 version), corresponding to the requirements for a well-designed character education programme. To address the research goal, the following research questions were put forward: Does the e-TAP curriculum meet all the criteria proposed for a character education programme prototype? Has the holistic learning approach been incorporated into the e-TAP curriculum at various design levels? For this empirical study, an explanatory sequential research design was implemented. To address the first research question, a 19-item questionnaire with a 4-point Likert scale was used involving three independent experts to evaluate the e-TAP curriculum according to the criteria and indicators for a character education programme prototype. To address the second research question, the Excel data matrix was used as an evaluation form to analyse the e-TAP curriculum at different design levels. Employing deductive content analysis, two independent experts collaborated while coding the e-TAP curriculum activities (n = 574), which were combined in 124 lessons grouped into 17 topics within five modules. According to the experts’ consolidated evaluation results, the e-TAP curriculum fully corresponded to the requirements of a well-designed character education programme: it met all the proposed criteria for a character education programme prototype and addressed the holistic learning approach on all its design levels (activity, lesson, topic, and module). Some implications for researchers and practitioners were proposed.
An example of the anti-localization of non-stationary quasi-waves in a 1D semi-infinite harmonic chain

We show a new example of the mechanical system where the phenomenon of the anti-localization of non-stationary (quasi)-waves can be observed. This is a 1D semi-infinite harmonic chain subjected to an impulse loading at the free end. The anti-localization of non-stationary waves is zeroing of the non-localized propagating component of the wave-field in a neighbourhood of an inclusion or defect. The known examples of systems, where this wave phenomenon occurs, are a 1D infinite harmonic chain with an isotopic defect (Shishkina, Gavrilov, 2023, Continuum Mech. Thermodyn. 35, 431–456), and an infinite string on the Winkler foundation with a discrete oscillator (Shishkina, et al., 2023, J. Sound Vib. 553, 117673).
The role of brand love on brand satisfaction, brand engagement, and brand loyalty

This research aims to examine the influence of brand satisfaction on brand love and subsequently on both brand engagement and brand loyalty in the context of beauty products. Additionally, this research examines the mediation effect of brand love on the relationship between brand satisfaction and brand engagement, as well as between brand satisfaction and brand loyalty. The sample for this research consisted of 358 respondents. This study employed structural equation modeling to analyze the data. The results of this research indicate that brand satisfaction has a significant positive effect on brand love and subsequently on both brand engagement and brand loyalty. Additionally, this research reveals mediation effects, with brand love mediating the relationship between brand satisfaction and brand engagement, as well as between brand satisfaction and brand loyalty. These findings suggest that beauty product marketers can utilize brand satisfaction to drive engagement, loyalty, and love to a brand as a marketing strategy.
The Effective Role of Nano Selenium and Probiotic in Reducing Ochratoxicosis in Rats

: The aim of the current study was to evaluate the possible protective influences of Nano selenium (Nano Se), probiotics and vitamin C against ochratoxin-A (OTA) induced hepatorenal injury and oxidative stress in male rats. Forty-five albino rats were divided into 9 equal groups. G1: Control, G2: Ochra 50 µg/kg b.wt, G3: Ochra + Nano Se 0.31 mg/kg b.wt, G4: Ochra+ vitamin C 1000 mg /L water, G5: Ochra+ Probiotic 400 g/ton of diet, G6: Ochra + Nano Se + vitamin C, G7: Ochra + Nano Se + Probiotic, G8: Ochra + Nano Se + vitamin C+ Probiotic, G9: Ochra + vitamin C + Probiotic. The obtained results showed significant increase in serum AST, GGT, ALT, and LDH activities, Creatinine, urea, TNF-α , IL-6, SOD, CAT, MDA, alpha 1, gamma 2, T. alpha and T4 concentrations in OTA intoxicated rats. Meanwhile, a significant decrease in GSH, TAC, total protein and its fractions including (albumin, Total beta, Total gamma, Total globulin, alpha 2, beta 1, gamma 1), albumin/globulin (A/G) ratio in addition to serum testosterone, estradiol, TSH and T3 concentrations were observed in OTA exposed rats. The results suggested that NanoSe, probiotics, and vitamin C are strong antioxidants agents that might ameliorate OTA-induced renal and liver damage in rats by combating free radical and attenuate oxidative stress. Also, Nanoselenium, probiotics, and vitamin C, were found to be effective in protecting rats against OTA-induced hepato-renal injury by anti-inflammatory mechanism with the best result of Nano selenium or probiotic alone and their combination.
Comparison of ANN and ANFIS modeling for predicting drying kinetics of Stevia rebaudiana leaves in a hot-air dryer and characterization of dried powder

ABSTRACT In this investigation, the drying of Stevia rebaudiana leaves was carried out in a lab scale convective hot-air dryer at a varying temperature of 30–80°C to analyze the drying behavior, fit mathematical, Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs), and Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy System (ANFIS) models to predict the drying kinetics of leaves. Further, dried leaf powders were analyzed for color properties, ascorbic acid and total phenol contents, antioxidant activity, water activity (aw), water solubility index (WSI), hygroscopicity (HG), density (bulk, tapped, and particle), bulk porosity, and flowability indices (Hausner ratio (HR), Carr index (CI), and angle of repose (α)). The results showed that ANFIS model with R2 of 0.9998, offers a more accurate forecast of the drying kinetics of leaves dried in a convective hot-air dryer in comparison to mathematical and ANN modeling. The convective drying significantly (p < .05) effected the L*, a*, b*, hue angle and chroma values of dried leaves. Increase in the drying temperature from 30 to 80°C resulted in a decrement of 50.90% in aw, 10.10% in tapped density, while enhancement of 23.26% in WSI, 32.93% in HG, 54% in particle density, and 10.59% in bulk porosity of dried leaf powder. Notably, ascorbic acid and antioxidant activity decreased with rising temperatures, while total phenols enhanced up to 50°C. The bulk density of dried samples remained largely unchanged with increasing temperature, while the flowability of the Stevia powder improved. Thus, these findings provide valuable insights for producers regarding the drying characteristics and properties of Stevia leaf powder.
Vaginal Application of K-Y Gel During Labor in Nulliparous, Term Pregnant Women: A Case Control Study

Background: Labor process involves a friction process between fetal head and maternal pelvic floor and perineum which seems to be inevitable. Repeated vaginal birth with a lengthy second stage is a significant risk factor for pelvic floor and perineal injuries and related pathological outcomes. Purpose: This study aimed to assess maternal and fetal outcomes in nulliparous pregnant women after vaginal application of K-Y gel during the active period of labor as facilitating vaginal delivery can hopefully reduce perineal and pelvic floor injuries. Methods: A prospective case-control study including 220 primiparous, term pregnant women hospitalized to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department in the first stage of labor. Participants were divided into two groups: Group I (n =110) got regular antepartum care (Control group) and group II (n =110) received K-Y gel in addition to standard antepartum care (Study group). Maternal and fetal outcomes were documented and examined. Results: The length of the second stage and the duration of the active phase were significantly shorter in the study group (P = 0.001). In the study group, the proportion of deliveries with intact perineum was significantly greater (P = 0.008). The mean Apgar score at one minute was significantly higher in the study group than in the control group (P = 0.029). In the study group, there were fewer perineal lacerations (OR 1.61; 95% CI of 0.95 - 2.75, P = 0.079). Other data and results were similar across the two groups, with no statistically significant differences. Conclusion: The administration of K-Y gel vaginally during labor in primiparous women shortens the length of the active phase and second stage of labor and increases the proportion of women who deliver with an intact perineum.
Evaluation of a Telemergency Service for Older People Living at Home: A Cross-Sectional Study

Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERSs) are fall-detection devices supporting users in any situation. No previous studies have investigated the differences in events and the use of PERS between users financially supported by public authorities (public users) and those who privately afford the PERS cost (private users). More than two years of data collected by the Telemergency Operation Centre (TOC) were downloaded. All users who sent at least one real alert to request support were included. No differences were found for falls (37, 16.7% vs. 95, 13.4%) and medical problems (46, 20.7% vs. 122, 17.2%). The dispatch of an ambulance was necessary for all medical problems, while for falls, this was only in half of cases. Public users significantly asked more for service demand, while private users asked for support calls. The TOC staff directly managed most of the service demands (398, 97.3%) and support calls. PERS could be a valid instrument for promoting independent living and helping manage chronic conditions in older adults. The results suggest that PERSs might improve in-home care services, facilitating the connection to in-home services.
THE EFFECT OF BIOCOMPOSITE GRAFTING MATERIAL ON CALVARIAL BONE REGENERATION (AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY)

INTRODUCTION: regenerating bone deficiencies produced by trauma or periodontal disorder is a major objective. The surgeon constantly seeks to collect enough bone to finish his tasks as well as to replace the amount of bone that has been lost. In oral surgery, bone grafting is a method frequently employed to make up for lost hard tissue. AIM OF THE STUDY: comparing the bone healing rate of critical defect sizes in the calvaria rabbit with and without using a bio-composite material, both histopathologically and histomorphometrically. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two bone deficiencies were prepared on the Rabbits’ calvaria of. The right-handed defect was the control and the left-handed defect was the study group in all of the rabbits. The control had the defect left without anything, while the study group was received biocomposite material (bone collagen, bone sulfated glycosaminoglycans sulphated glucosamine glycans (sGAG) and hydroxyapatite in natural form). At 2, 4, 6 weeks intervals, the animals were euthanized. RESULTS: The histopathological and histomorphometric results revealed a new bone formation in both groups, the study group showed enhanced quality and quantity. CONCLUSION: The current histological and histomorphological investigation of rabbit cranial bone deficiencies after treating with the test resorbable alloplastic graft showed an excellent biocompatibility of both the biomaterial and the distinct newly formed bone after a 6 weeks period of healing.
Grain susceptibility to the effects of microboring: implications for the preservation of skeletal carbonates

The boring activity of microendolithic organisms such as cyanobacteria, chlorophytes, rhodophytes and fungi, represents a major destructive process affecting sediment preservation within reef environments. This study demonstrates the presence of two distinct assemblages of microborers within sediments collected from the fringing reefs of north Jamaica, correlating to the upper (<18 m depth) and lower (>18 m depth) photic zones. The upper photic zone assemblage is dominated by cyanobacteria and chlorophytes, whilst rhodophytes and fungi become more abundant with increasing water depth. Most significant from a grain preservation perspective is the variable nature of grain infestation observed between different reef sites and different carbonate grain types. The highest degree of grain infestation occurs within shallow, low‐energy back‐reef environments and the most susceptible grains (at all sites) are corals, molluscs and foraminifera. Coralline algae, Halimeda and echinoid fragments are rarely heavily infested. High rates of infestation at back‐reef sites result in rapid diminution of the most susceptible grains, especially coral, which are either underrepresented, or contribute only to the finer sediment fractions, in the subsurface. Fore‐reef grain assemblages undergo relatively little alteration. Microboring therefore has potential to bias the fossil record by removing the most susceptible skeletal grains. The impact of microboring upon back‐reef grain assemblages must be considered when attempting to model depositional processes within both modern and ancient reef environments.
Culture of Tourism

In the context of globalisation and migration, tourism acquires new dimensions. It is our aim to reveal new trends in tourism and encourage readers to question the assumptions inherent in much writing about tourism. The article begins by defining the culture of tourism within the framework of contemporary society. Subsequently, the article considers some elements involved in the production of tourist places and the last part of the article highlights new trends in tourism related to embodied tourist practices. The central argument is that the traditional notions of tourism experiences and practices have been modified because of a range of contradictory socio-cultural developments occurring in the field of contemporary tourism.
The impact of crop raiding by wild animals in communities surrounding the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Crop damage is a serious source of conflict in communities adjacent to protected areas. Data on crop raiding were collected through questionnaires in villages at different distances from the Serengeti National Park in northern Tanzania. Multiple response analyses were used to calculate the frequencies of the types of crops damaged, the levels of crops growth when damaged and the estimated economic losses caused per household. The results indicate that crop raiding differed significantly on farms along a distance gradient from the protected area. Baboons were reported to be the most destructive wild animals, followed by elephants, which were destructive especially in the villages located near the protected area. Wild animals caused significant economic losses for households. We recommend further studies on the crop yield gap caused by crop-raiding wild animals and human-primate conflict in communities around protected areas. For effective protection of crops from wild animals, we recommend that local communities adopt a combination of methods to reduce the levels of crop raiding. Key words: Crop raiding, Serengeti ecosystem, human-wildlife conflict, wild animals.
Single Molecule Carbon Isotope of n-Alkane from Sediments and Its Application to Environments,Western Sichuan

The data of n-alkane of lacustrine sediments in west of Sichuan prove the connection between the value of δ( ~13C) of C17-C22 n-alkane and the altitudes. The δ( ~13C) values of C17-C22 n-alkane increase along with the elevated altitude. According to the δ( ~13C) data, The relationship results from three key associated factors: partial pressure mospheric carbon dioxide p(CO\-2), temperature and precipitation. The results also support the opinion that the δ( ~13C) value of C26-C33 n-alkane decrease along with the elevated altitude. Thus, comparing two aspects (n-alkane of longer and shorter train) mentioned above, it could be better to estimate the change of the altitude and the environment during the past time.
Biochemical and Molecular Changes Associated with Asthenozoospermia

NE of the primary causes of male infertility is the asthenozoospermia (AZS) which is characterized by defective sperm motility. More genes have been recently associated with AZS. Oxidative stress is also another notable cause for AZS. This study aimed to investigate the biochemical (oxidant/antioxidant status) and molecular (AZS-associated genes) changes in asthenozoospermic patients. To achieve this goal, we utilized spectrophotometry and real time PCR (qPCR) assays on semen samples collected from AZS patients (n = 50) and normozoospermia men (n = 25). Semen samples were categorized into these two categories based on the sperm physical characters, motility, viability, and morphological parameters. The examined parameters included the oxidative peroxide malondialdehyde (MDA), the antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx), and asthenozoospermic genes ( CATSPER1, SEPT12, CFAP43, and CFAP44 ). Semen of AZS patients exhibited significantly (P <0.05) higher MDA levels, significantly (P <0.05) reduced expression of CATSPER1, SEPT12, CFAP43, and CFAP44 and activities of CAT, SOD, and GPx compared to semen of the control (normozoospermia) group. Among the four genes, only CATSPER1 and SEPT12 expression showed a significantly (P <0.05) negative correlation with abnormal sperm forms and seminal MDA levels and a significantly positive correlation with sperm motility and count and seminal levels of the antioxidant enzymes. These findings provided empirical proof that decreased CATSPER1 and SEPT12 expression and increased seminal oxidative stress are associated with asthenozoospermia.
New Remains of Megathericulus patagonicus Ameghino, 1904 (Xenarthra, Megatheriidae): Information on Primitive Features of Megatheriines

Abstract New remains of Megathericulus patagonicus Ameghino, 1904, the first additional material of this species found since erection of the species, are described. Two individuals from separate localities, the Cerro Guenguel and Arroyo Pedregoso localities in southern Argentina, are represented. The specimens were recovered from the Río Mayo Fm. and are assigned to the middle Miocene Friasian South American Land Mammal Age. Radiometric dating from the Cerro Guenguel locality indicates an age somewhat younger than 11.8 Mya. Megathericulus patagonicus is the earliest certain megatheriine and the new remains provide information on primitive megatheriine features. Among these are that lower molariforms are mesiodistally compressed, as in the palate of the type specimen; ventral margin of dentary is prominently bulged; angular process approximately in same relative position as in most megatheriines, rather than elevated as in Megatherium species; posterolateral opening of the mandibular canal on anterior edge of base of ascending ramus, posterior to m4, and visible in lateral view; ascending ramus begins approximately at level of distal surface of m4, so that m4 was uncovered in lateral view; inclination of base of ramus suggests that anterior margin of coronoid process inclined less steeply than in other megatheriines; symphysis begins posteriorly well anterior to m1; humerus possesses very prominent deltopectoral crest; in the ulna, proximolateral articular facets face nearly laterally, and olecranon process compressed mediolaterally; in the femur, patellar trochlea contiguous distally with medial and lateral articular facets for the tibia; in the astragalus, navicular facet relatively dorsal, with plane of discoid facet intersecting its middle portion; and fibular facet elongated, reaching the ectal facet.
Game Theory-Based Signal Control Considering Both Pedestrians and Vehicles in Connected Environment

Signal control, as an integral component of traffic management, plays a pivotal role in enhancing the efficiency of traffic and reducing environmental pollution. However, the majority of signal control research based on game theory primarily focuses on vehicular perspectives, often neglecting pedestrians, who are significant participants at intersections. This paper introduces a game theory-based signal control approach designed to minimize and equalize the queued vehicles and pedestrians across the different phases. The Nash bargaining solution is employed to determine the optimal green duration for each phase within a fixed cycle length. Several simulation tests were carried out by SUMO software to assess the effectiveness of this proposed approach. We select the actuated signal control approach as the baseline to demonstrate the superiority and stability of the proposed control strategy. The simulation results reveal that the proposed approach is able to reduce pedestrian and vehicle delay, vehicle queue length, fuel consumption, and CO2 emissions under different demand levels and demand patterns. Furthermore, the proposed approach consistently achieves more equalized queue length for each lane compared to the actuated control strategy, indicating a higher degree of fairness.