Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Moments of insight: sudden change in ego development

Moments of insight – dramatic shifts in perspective in how a person sees him or herself or the world – may provide us with glimpses of how accelerated change might happen in Loevinger’s (1976) stages of ego development. Identifying moments of insight as potentially being structural phenomena, and the marrying of them into ego development theory is original to this thesis. Ego development proceeds in successive stages that Loevinger described as “selfparadigms”, somewhat like Kuhn’s (1962) view of paradigms. If this metaphor holds, then at least sometimes, people would be expected to experience sudden, revolutionary paradigm-style changes in their stage of ego development. However only one substantial theory exists as to how stage-changes happen, and that is a theory of gradual change (Kegan, 1979), which is likely the most common form of change. A theory of sudden, revolutionary, paradigm-style change, then, would seem to address a theoretical gap in the concept of how ego development proceeds. This thesis seeks to address that gap. A total of 80 participants were tested in regard to their ego development level and a range of secondary measures, and invited to tell stories of their moments of insight: 15 through the medium of interviews (3 of whom became “case studies” and a fourth, a “counter example”), while 65 wrote their stories in questionnaires. Analysis was conducted through theoretical argument, through qualitative analysis backed by evidence from story data, and by quantitative analysis of the common themes apparent in the moment of insight stories. Criteria were developed from the data for identifying xiii prototypical examples of moment of insight stories, and criteria for judging ego level change in transcripts were Loevinger’s (1976) empirically derived stage descriptions. It was shown that these prototypical experiences were those most readily linked with, and potentially indicative of the connection between moments of insight and ego level advancement. The counter example case study also powerfully revealed the conflict felt, even at a high ego level, when there is no “crystallisation of integration” afforded by a moment of insight experience. The evidence suggests that moments of insight may indeed be times of sudden ego development change.
Patient-Centered Approaches for Designing Destigmatizing Sexual Pain-Related Web-Based Platforms: Qualitative Study

Background Sexual pain is a common but neglected disorder that affects approximately 3% to 18% of women and an unmeasured number of gender-diverse people worldwide. Despite its wide prevalence, many people feel reluctant to visit conventional health care services or disclose their symptoms due to the fear of stigmatization. To alleviate this stigma, various web-based interventions have been developed to complement and, in some cases, replace conventional sexual health interventions. However, the way these web-based interventions are developed could inadvertently reproduce, perpetuate, or exacerbate stigma among end user patients. Objective The purpose of this study was to understand patients’ perspectives on how sexual pain–related web platforms can be designed to alleviate stigma or prevent the unintended effects of stigma among patients who use web-based interventions. Methods Individual semistructured interviews were conducted among 16 participants with lived experiences of painful sex in a large urban city in Western Canada. Participants were recruited via social media platforms, newsletters, and a provincial health volunteer website. Using a sample sexual pain website to provide context, participants were interviewed about their experiences of stigma and how they think web platforms could be designed to address stigma. The interviews were conducted via Zoom (Zoom Technologies Inc) and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results The findings revealed 4 overarching themes that represented participants’ perspectives on designing web platforms that may alleviate or prevent the unintended effects of stigma. These findings suggested the design of inclusive web platforms, having a nonprovocative and calming user interface, having features that facilitate connections among users and between users and providers, and displaying personal testimonials and experiences of sexual pain. Conclusions This study highlighted patient-centered design approaches that could serve as a reference guide in developing web platforms that alleviate or prevent the unintended effects of stigma, particularly among nonheterosexual and gender-diverse people. While this study was conducted in the context of sexual pain, the results might also apply to web platforms on other potentially stigmatizing health-related disorders or conditions.
Phylogeny, biogeography, and character evolution of Anaphalis (Gnaphalieae, Asteraceae)

The HAP clade, mainly including Helichrysum Mill, Anaphalis DC. , and Pseudognaphalium Kirp. , is a major component of tribe Gnaphalieae (Asteraceae). In this clade, Anaphalis represents the largest genus of Asian Gnaphalieae. The intergeneric relationships among Anaphalis and its related genera and the infrageneric taxonomy of this genus are complex and remain controversial. However, there are few studies that have focused on these issues. Herein, based on the current most comprehensive sampling of the HAP clade, especially Anaphalis, we conducted phylogenetic analyses using chloroplast (cp) genome and nuclear ribosomal DNA (nrDNA) to evaluate the relationships within HAP clade, test the monophyly of Anaphalis, and examine the infrageneric taxonomy of this genus. Meanwhile, the morphological characters were verified to determine the circumscription and infrageneric taxonomy system of Anaphalis. Additionally, the biogeographical history, diversification processes, and evolution of crucial morphological characters were estimated and inferred. Our phylogenetic analyses suggested that Anaphalis is polyphyletic because it nested with Helichrysum and Pseudognaphalium. Two and four main clades of Anaphalis were identified in cp genome and nrDNA trees, respectively. Compared with nrDNA trees, the cp genome trees were more effective for phylogenetic resolution. After comprehensively analyzing morphological and phylogenetic evidence, it was concluded that the achene surface ornamentation and leaf base showed less homoplasy and supported the two Anaphalis lineages that were inferred from cp genome. Our biogeographical analyses based on cp genome indicated that HAP clade underwent rapid diversification from late Miocene to Pliocene. The two Anaphalis lineages appeared to have originated in Africa, then spread to Western and Southern Asia, and subsequently moved into Southwestern China forming a diversity center. The dispersal patterns of the two Anaphalis lineages were different. One dispersed around the world, except in Africa and South America. The other one dispersed to Eastern and Southeastern Asia from the ancestral origin region.
Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Hip Pain Due to Osteoarthritis

Background and aims: Hip osteoarthritis (OA) has a prevalence of 2.9% in Portugal and is a related cause of pain and disability. A sufficient number of patients report these symptoms even after total hip arthroplasty (THA), while others are contraindicated to such surgery and suffer from uncontrolled pain. Percutaneous denervation of hip nerve branches using radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has emerged as a powerful therapeutic avenue to consider for patients with chronic hip pain. Methods: Between January 2020 and March 2021, 26 patients with chronic hip pain received ultrasound-guided RFA with a pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block technique adaptation. Patients suffering from chronic hip pain for more than three months with radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis were included. A numeric rating scale (NRS) and pain medication reduction were defined as outcome variables assessed before treatment and at three-, six-, nine-, and 12-month follow-ups. Results: All selected patients underwent the procedure. All the patients had hip osteoarthritis. Twelve-month follow-up data revealed a statistically significant decrease in the numeric rating scale. The mean NRS for pain was 2 after the procedure. Over 75% of patients reported >50% pain relief during the follow-up and 85% reduced pain medication consumption. No side effects were reported. Conclusion: Hip sensory articular branch RFA is a treatment option with interesting outcomes for chronic hip pain, as demonstrated by our study.
Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy optimizes reproductive outcomes in recurrent reproductive failure: a systematic review

Introduction Recurrent reproductive failure (RRF) is a common pregnancy complication, imposing great physical, emotional and financial burden for the suffered couples. The leading cause of RRF is believed to be aneuploid embryo, which could be solved by preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) in theory. With molecular genetic development, PGT-A based on comprehensive chromosomal screening (CCS) procedures and blastocyst biopsy is widely applied in clinical practice. However, its effects in RRF were not defined yet. Methods A systematic bibliographical search was conducted without temporal limits up to June, 2023. Studies about the effects of PGT-A based on CCS procedures and blastocyst biopsy in RRF were included. Results Twenty studies about the effects of PGT-A based on CCS procedures and blastocyst biopsy in RRF were included. It revealed that PGT-A could optimise the reproductive outcomes of RRF sufferers, especially in those with advanced age. However, in patients with multiple occurrences of pregnancy losses, the benefits of PGT-A were limited. Discussion More randomized controlled trials with large sample size are required to evaluate the benefits of PGT-A in RRF sufferers and identify which population would benefit the most.
The Tongde Picritic Dikes in the Western Yangtze Block: Evidence for Ca. 800-Ma Mantle Plume Magmatism in South China during the Breakup of Rodinia

Secondary ion mass spectroscopy U-Pb zircon ages and mineralogical, geochemical, and Nd isotopic data are reported for the Tongde picritic dikes in the Yanbian area of the western Yangtze Block, South China. The picritic dikes, which intruded in the ca. 820-Ma Tongde complex, are dated at Ma. Most of the picritic rocks are highly porphyritic (ca. 15–35 vol% phenocrysts) with dominant olivine ( –92) phenocrysts that are high in CaO (up to 0.43 wt%), Cr2O3, and Ni. All the studied rocks are high-Ti and alkaline in composition and exhibit light rare earth element–enriched and “humped” incompatible trace-element patterns, similar to the alkaline basalts within the ocean islands and continental rifts. Variably high ϵNd(T) values between +6.9 and +8.7 indicate that these rocks were derived from an asthenospheric mantle source with inappreciable crustal contamination. Geochemical modeling suggests a primary melt of 22.7% MgO for batch melting and 21.4% MgO for fractional melting. The high MgO content in the modeled primary magmas implies a minimum melt temperature of >1400°C and a mantle potential temperature of 1600°–1620°C. The Tongde picritic dikes were therefore generated by melting of an anomalously hot mantle source with a potential temperature ca. 200°C higher than that of the ambient mid-ocean ridge basalt–source mantle, similar to that of modern mantle plumes. Thus, the Tongde picritic dikes provide solid petrological evidence for the proposed Neoproterozoic mantle plume that led to the breakup of the supercontinent Rodinia.
Drought in New Mexico: prospects and management.

D rought and low cattle prices have long occurred together in New Mexico. They have always been the nemesis of both rangelands and ranchers. Past periods when severe, extended drought conditions prevailed include the 1860s, 1890s, 1930s, 1950s, and 1970s. The long intervals between droughts allows lessons from the past to be overlooked or forgotten at the very time when they are most useful. It has been my experience that range management is more a game of managing climatic and financial risks rather than of maximizing forage production and harvest efficiency through aggressive of practices such as seeding, brush control, fertilization or intensive fencing and water development (Holechek 1996). Studies by Lantow and Flory (1940), Reynolds (1954), Boykin et al. (1962), and Shoop and Mcllvain (1971) all demonstrate that drought planning is the critical element of ranching survival in the southwestern USA.
Case report: Safety and efficacy of synergistic treatment using selinexor and azacitidine in patients with atypical chronic myeloid leukemia with resistance to decitabine

Background Atypical chronic myeloid leukemia (aCML) is a BCR::ABL1 negative myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative neoplasm with poor overall survival. Some patients can be treated by allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) from suitable donors. The effectiveness of decitabine or azacitidine (AZA) has recently been reported; however, their combined efficacy with selinexor has not yet been reported. Case description In this study, we report the case of a patient with aCML who was successfully treated with selinexor combined with AZA. A 67-year-old man with a history of gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma was admitted to the hospital with fatigue and emaciation. He was diagnosed with aCML and no longer responded to decitabine treatment after undergoing seven cycles. The patient was subsequently administered hydroxyurea (HU), selinexor, and AZA. After four courses of combination therapy, his blood cell counts improved; he no longer required transfusions and was able to discontinue HU. The patient continued receiving selinexor and AZA without severe complications. This case is the first to show that combinatorial selinexor and AZA therapy can effectively treat aCML. Conclusion Our case sheds light on the importance of selinexor and AZA combined therapy in the exploration of new treatment strategies for aCML. Moreover, this treatment approach offers the possibility of bridging with allo-HSCT.
Excessive Knee Internal Rotation during Grand Plié in Classical Ballet Female Dancers

Classical ballet dancers are exposed daily to physically demanding movements. Among these, the Grand Plié stands out for its biomechanical complexity, particularly the stress applied to the knee joint. This study investigates the knee kinematics of healthy professional classical ballet dancers performing the Grand Plié. Twenty dancers were evaluated with a motion analysis system using a marker-based protocol. Before measurements, the self-reported Global Knee Functional Assessment Scale was delivered for the knees’ functional ability, and the passive range of knee motion was also assessed. The average score on the Global Knee Functional Assessment Scale was 94.65 ± 5.92. During a complete circle of the Grand Plié movement, executed from the upright position, the average maximum internal rotation of the knee joint was 30.28° ± 6.16°, with a simultaneous knee flexion of 134.98° ± 4.62°. This internal rotation observed during knee flexion exceeds the typical range of motion for the joint, suggesting a potential risk for knee injuries, such as meniscal tears. The findings provide an opportunity for future kinematic analysis research, focusing on the movement of the Grand Plié and other common ballet maneuvers. These data have the potential to yield valuable information about the knee kinematics concerning meniscus damage.
Projection of Sorghum production response through multiple uses promotion strategies in selected districts of Tanzania

The study intended to assess sorghum production responses through multiple uses promotion strategies. The inspiration of this study was inadequately information on how much sorghum can be put into multiple uses thus can be used as a pull factor in increasing smallholder’s production. Specific objectives were (i) examine multiple uses of sorghum in each district, (ii) determine the influence of sorghum multiple uses on sorghum production and (iii) predict future production of sorghum based on the previously production. This study was conducted in five districts namely Kongwa, Singida Rural, Iramba, Kondoa and Serengeti. Primary data and time series data were used. About 508 smallholder farmers were interviewed for this study were descriptive statistics, multiple liner regression and liner form of ARIMA model were used. The result shows that, uses of sorghum vary significantly in the five districts surveyed. Majority of respondent in all districts use sorghum for human food specifically stiff porridge (87.25%), animal feed (80.87%) and porridge (57.39%) while few responses have been observed on uses such as alcoholic brew (36.82%), non alcoholic drinks (23.77%) and (2.32%) on fried products. In terms of food utilization like stiff porridge Serengeti is the leading district followed by Kondoa and Singida. Multiple regression model reveal that, amount sold, amount used in stiff porridge, porridge, and mixed sorghum flour with other cereal are statistically significance at (p<0.00 and p<0.05) levels while local brew and other uses are not statistically. Future production of sorghum was expected to increase up 911 530 tonnes by year 2025 showing a positive increasing trend. The forecasted yield would be helpful for policy maker and sorghum stakeholder to foreseen future requirements of grain. The study concluded that, sorghum utilization in food consumption and amount sold are the major uses that influence small holder production, so more effort, support and motivation to farmers is needed so as to make sorghum as profitable crop.
A Lightweight Algorithm for Recognizing Pear Leaf Diseases in Natural Scenes Based on an Improved YOLOv5 Deep Learning Model

The precise detection of diseases is crucial for the effective treatment of pear trees and to improve their fruit yield and quality. Currently, recognizing plant diseases in complex backgrounds remains a significant challenge. Therefore, a lightweight CCG-YOLOv5n model was designed to efficiently recognize pear leaf diseases in complex backgrounds. The CCG-YOLOv5n model integrates a CA attention mechanism, CARAFE up-sampling operator, and GSConv into YOLOv5n. It was trained and validated using a self-constructed dataset of pear leaf diseases. The model size and FLOPs are only 3.49 M and 3.8 G, respectively. The mAP@0.5 is 92.4%, and the FPS is up to 129. Compared to other lightweight models, the experimental results demonstrate that the CCG-YOLOv5n achieves higher average detection accuracy and faster detection speed with a smaller computation and model size. In addition, the robustness comparison test indicates that the CCG-YOLOv5n model has strong robustness under various lighting and weather conditions, including frontlight, backlight, sidelight, tree shade, and rain. This study proposed a CCG-YOLOv5n model for accurately detecting pear leaf diseases in complex backgrounds. The model is suitable for use on mobile terminals or devices.
Experiments On Purification of Ocean Sludge By Activating Microorganisms

Sludge exerts a very big environmental load to local sea area. Here, attention was paid to micro-bubble technology for application to the purification of sludge. The important point in this technique is to activate the bacteria existing in the area by micro-bubbles. In this study, our objects are to develop a new powerful purification system for sedimentary sludge using a micro-bubble device and by activating microorganism. As the results of our experiments, we succeeded in reducing the time needed to purify the sludge.
Biopreservative and Anti-Mycotoxigenic Potentials of Lactobacillus paracasei MG847589 and Its Bacteriocin in Soft White Cheese

Probiotics and their bacteriocins have increasingly attracted interest for their use as safe food preservatives. This study aimed to produce soft white cheese fortified with Lacticaseibacillus MG847589 (Lb. paracasei MG847589) and/or its bacteriocin; cheese with Lacticaseibacillus (CP), cheese with bacteriocin (CB), and cheese with both Lacticaseibacillus and bacteriocin (CPB) were compared to control cheese (CS) to evaluate their biopreservative and anti-mycotoxigenic potentials for prolonged shelf life and safe food applications. The effects of these fortifications on physiochemical, microbial, texture, microstructure, and sensory properties were studied. Fortification with Lacticaseibacillus (CP) increased acidity (0.61%) and microbial counts, which may make the microstructure porous, while CPB showed intact microstructure. The CPB showed the highest hardness value (3988.03 g), while the lowest was observed with CB (2525.73 g). Consequently, the sensory assessment reflected the panelists’ preference for CPB, which gained higher scores than the control (CS). Fortification with Lb. paracasei MG847589 and bacteriocin (CPB) showed inhibition effects against S. aureus from 6.52 log10 CFU/g at time zero to 2.10 log10 CFU/g at the end of storage, A. parasiticus (from 5.06 to 3.03 log10 CFU/g), and P. chrysogenum counts (from 5.11 to 2.86 log10 CFU/g). Additionally, CPB showed an anti-mycotoxigenic effect against aflatoxins AFB1 and AFM1, causing them to be decreased (69.63 ± 0.44% and 71.38 ± 0.75%, respectively). These potentials can extend shelf life and pave the way for more suggested food applications of safe food production by fortification with both Lb. paracasei MG847589 and its bacteriocin as biopreservatives and anti-mycotoxigenic.
On the Measurement of Lightning Horizontal Electric Fields

This paper analyses the inherent difficulties in measuring the horizontal electric field from lightning and proposes some solutions to mitigate the contamination effect of the overwhelming vertical electric field. The analysis is carried out with a set of time-domain equations for the calculation of the electromagnetic fields from lightning. As these equations are scattered in several publications, in this paper they are compiled and presented in a harmonized form. Moreover, one new expression for the vertical electric field slightly below the ground surface is presented. It is shown that the horizontal electric field at the surface of lossy ground can be measured with minimum disturbance caused by the vertical electric field if the field sensor is placed slightly below the ground surface. This paper also shows that the horizontal electric field above the ground surface could be measured with the help of a pair of field sensors conveniently arranged so that the influence of the vertical electric field on the measurement is cancelled.