Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Growth of A 30-Year Cherrybark Oak Plantation 6 Years After Thinning

A 24-year cherrybark oak (Quercus falcata var. pagodifolia) plantation in the Coastal Plain of west Tennessee was thinned during the winter of 1994-1995. Growth in the plantation was severely stagnated. Trees were planted at a 9 by 9-foot spacing and survival was 69 percent after 24 years after decreasing from 88 percent at age 15. The plantation should have been thinned earlier to avoid the onset of stagnation and the resulting decline in rate of diameter and volume growth. Approximately 50 percent of the stems and 35 percent of the basal area were cut during the row thinning, taking every second row. Results six growing seasons after thinning indicate that the remaining residual trees are increasing in diameter at an annual rate greater than the 9 years prior to the thinning. The plantation volume cut during the thinning operation was replaced by growth on the remaining trees within six years. The volume is accumulating on a fewer number of trees yielding larger diameter trees and increased value over a shorter period of time. A second thinning is projected by age 35. These trends can be used by practitioners as preliminary information on the growth and development of a 30-year-old cherrybark oak plantation before and after
Does patella lowering as part of multilevel surgery improve knee kinematics in children with cerebral palsy and crouch gait? A meta-analysis of comparative studies

Purpose: To evaluate differences in knee kinematic outcomes of patellar-lowering surgery, specifically patellar tendon advancement or patellar tendon shortening, compared with no-patellar-lowering surgery in multilevel surgery for children with cerebral palsy and crouch gait. Methods: Four databases were searched to retrieve studies published from inception until 2023. Three reviewers independently screened for studies with observational or randomized control designs, comparing two groups of patients with cerebral palsy and crouch gait who underwent multilevel surgery (with patellar-lowering surgery versus no-patellar-lowering surgery), where various gait analysis outcomes were reported (CRD42023450692). The risk of bias was assessed with the Risk Of Bias In Non-randomised Studies - of Interventions (ROBINS-I) tool. Results: Seven studies (249 patients and 368 limbs) met the eligibility criteria. Patients undergoing patellar-lowering surgery demonstrated statistically significant improvements in knee flexion at initial contact (mean difference = −6.39; 95% confidence interval = [−10.4, −2.75]; p = 0.0006; I2 = 84%), minimum knee flexion in stance (mean difference = −14.27; 95% confidence interval = [−18.31, −10.23]; p < 0.00001; I2 = 89%), and clinical knee flexion contracture (mean difference = −5.6; 95% confidence interval = [−9.59, −1.6]; p = 0.006; I2 = 95%), with a significant increase in anterior pelvic tilt (mean difference = 2.97; 95% confidence interval = [0.58, 5.36]; p = 0.01; I2 = 15%). However, improvements in gait deviation index and decrease in peak knee flexion in swing did not reach statistical significance. Subgroup analysis reduced heterogeneity and revealed (1) greater improvement using patellar tendon shortening versus patellar tendon advancement techniques; (2) lack of knee flexion contracture improvement in high-quality or longer-term studies; (3) longer-term improvement only in minimum knee flexion in stance, with a decrease in peak knee flexion in swing; and (4) an inability to assess the potential benefit of rectus femoris procedure and hamstring preservation. Conclusions: Overall, the combination of patellar-lowering surgery with multilevel surgery demonstrated superior improvements in stance-phase knee kinematics compared with multilevel surgery alone, despite an increase in anterior pelvic tilt and a longer-term knee flexion reduction during the swing phase. Level of evidence: Level III, Systematic review of level III studies.
Evaluation of Mechanical Versus Manual Root Canal Preparation in Primary Molars—A Comparative In Vitro Study

The endodontic treatment of primary teeth is to maintain the function of the tooth free of symptoms until its physiological exfoliation. A critical factor for success is how quickly and effectively the root canal preparation can be performed. Therefore, the aim of this comparative in vitro study was to analyze the efficiency of two mechanical root canal preparation systems FM (FlexMaster) and HF (HyFlex EDM) to manual KF (K-file) on extracted primary molars. A total of 45 teeth were divided into three groups (n = 15): KF (#15–35), FM (04#30) and HF (25/~ OneFile). Root canal preparation was performed, and the preparation time was measured. All root canals were non-destructively analyzed by micro-computed tomography in the cervical, middle and apical thirds before and after preparation with regard to the parameters of canal transport (in μm) and centering ratio (0–1). Statistical analysis was performed at a 5% significance level using non-parametric tests. HF caused the lowest canal transport in the apical third (p = 0.008). The centering ratio value of HF was significantly higher in the middle third of the root canals than in the other two groups (p < 0.01). The mean instrumentation time was significantly higher for KF (6.67 min) than for FM (4.69 min) and HF (4.03 min, p < 0.01). HF can be recommended for primary molar root canal treatment.
Social Support and Parenting Stress among Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Selangor

Previous researchers had proved that parenting stress in parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is significantly higher as compared to parents of children with typically developing (TD), and in other developmental disabilities. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the relationship between social support and parenting stress among parents of children with autism spectrum disorder in Selangor. A total of 75 respondents participated in this study which has been identified through a purposive sampling technique from four autism centers in Selangor. The data for this study was collected by using a self-administered questionnaire. Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (Zimet et al., 1988) and Autism Parenting Stress Index (Silva & Schalock, 2012) were used to determine the relationship between social support and parenting stress. The findings revealed that social support has a negative correlation with parenting stress. It is proven that higher social support is important to reduce stress for parents of children with ASD. Thus, more efforts should be made to support this community.
Aging Stigma and the Health of US Adults Over 65: What Do We Know?

Abstract This narrative review assessed the current state of research on aging stigma and health relevant to US adults ages 65 and older. We adopted a stigma framework to highlight aging stigma as a meaningful social construct and the complex ways in which it may be harmful for health. We identified 29 studies of various types (experimental, intervention, cross-sectional quantitative, longitudinal quantitative, and qualitative) published between 2010 and 2023 that investigated relationships between concepts related to aging stigma and health. Aging stigma was associated with poor short- and long-term health outcomes spanning cognition, psychological wellbeing, physical health, and hospitalizations. The premise that aging stigma is harmful to health was moderately well supported, while evidence that health influenced aging stigma was weak. Collectively, studies provided insight into several mechanisms through which aging stigma may affect the health of older US adults, while also highlighting areas for future research. Potential strategies for addressing aging stigma as a public health hazard were discussed.
Opisthobranch Fauna of Lakshadweep Islands, India, with 52 new Records To Lakshadweep and 40 new Records To India: Part 1

Opisthobranchs are the least studied fauna of India. The present study was earned out in Lakshadweep Archipelago between 2005 and 2009. During the 4-year study a total of 60 species from 25 families were recorded. Of these 60 species, 52 are new records to Lakshadweep and 40 are new records to the Indian coast.
Shear Stress and Endothelial Mechanotransduction in Trauma Patients with Hemorrhagic Shock: Hidden Coagulopathy Pathways and Novel Therapeutic Strategies

Massive trauma remains a leading cause of death and a global public health burden. Post-traumatic coagulopathy may be present even before the onset of resuscitation, and correlates with severity of trauma. Several mechanisms have been proposed to explain the development of abnormal coagulation processes, but the heterogeneity in injuries and patient profiles makes it difficult to define a dominant mechanism. Regardless of the pattern of death, a significant role in the pathophysiology and pathogenesis of coagulopathy may be attributed to the exposure of endothelial cells to abnormal physical forces and mechanical stimuli in their local environment. In these conditions, the cellular responses are translated into biochemical signals that induce/aggravate oxidative stress, inflammation, and coagulopathy. Microvascular shear stress-induced alterations could be treated or prevented by the development and use of innovative pharmacologic strategies that effectively target shear-mediated endothelial dysfunction, including shear-responsive drug delivery systems and novel antioxidants, and by targeting the venous side of the circulation to exploit the beneficial antithrombogenic profile of venous endothelial cells.
Northward oceanic heat transport in the main branch of the Norwegian Atlantic Current over the late Holocene

The Norwegian Atlantic Current represents the northernmost reaches of the (sub)surface limb of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation. Its shelf-edge branch, the Norwegian Atlantic Slope Current (NwASC), is of particular interest as it seems to be the main conduit for advected heat towards the Arctic. The objective of this study was to investigate northward oceanic heat transport in the NwASC on longer, geologically meaningful time scales. To this end, we reconstructed variations in the strength of the NwASC over the late Holocene using the sortable-silt method. We then analysed the statistical relationship between our palaeo-flow reconstructions and published upper-ocean hydrography proxy records from the same location on the mid-Norwegian Margin. Our sortable-silt time series show prominent multi-decadal to multi-centennial variability, but no clear long-term trend over the past 4200 years. These records we thus interpret to represent perturbations in a relatively stable late-Holocene mean flow. Our in-depth statistical analysis indicates that upper-ocean temperatures at the mid-Norwegian Margin may have varied independently from the strength of the NwASC on multi-decadal to multi-centennial time scales over the past few millennia.
Adaptation and Psychometrics Properties of Multidimensional Teachers Resilience Scale Indonesian Version (MTRS-I)

This study aims to adapt and examine the psychometric properties of the Multidimensional Teachers Resilience Scale Indonesia Version (MTRS-I). The study about teacher resilience in Indonesia is still limited and uses the general resilience scale. There is no measurement that is specific to teacher resilience that can be used. This study used a quantitative research approach with a cross-sectional design for adapting the Multidimensional Teachers Resilience Scale (MTRS). Participants were obtained by convenience sampling. A total of 408 teachers in Indonesia participated in this study. Data was collected through a survey method using Google Forms, distributed through social media and the nearest school whose teachers were willing to participate. Data was analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis to confirm the validity and internal consistency for reliability. The result demonstrated that MTRS-I has a good-fit model. All items have factor loading of greater than 0.6, which are well-defined factors. The reliability study showed good results, either for the total score or the score of each dimension. Therefore, MTRS-I had met adequate validity and reliability. There were 13 items which were divided into four dimensions, namely emotional resilience, motivational resilience, professional resilience, and social resilience. Thus, MTRS-I is beneficial to measure teacher resilience in Indonesia.
Revolutionizing ocular cancer management: a narrative review on exploring the potential role of ChatGPT

This paper pioneers the exploration of ocular cancer, and its management with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. Existing literature presents a significant increase in new eye cancer cases in 2023, experiencing a higher incidence rate. Extensive research was conducted using online databases such as PubMed, ACM Digital Library, ScienceDirect, and Springer. To conduct this review, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines are used. Of the collected 62 studies, only 20 documents met the inclusion criteria. The review study identifies seven ocular cancer types. Important challenges associated with ocular cancer are highlighted, including limited awareness about eye cancer, restricted healthcare access, financial barriers, and insufficient infrastructure support. Financial barriers is one of the widely examined ocular cancer challenges in the literature. The potential role and limitations of ChatGPT are discussed, emphasizing its usefulness in providing general information to physicians, noting its inability to deliver up-to-date information. The paper concludes by presenting the potential future applications of ChatGPT to advance research on ocular cancer globally.
A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Nurse Led Education Programme on Menstrual Hygiene among Nursing Students Studying in Selected Nursing College

: Background: Menstruation and menstrual practice still face many social cultural and religious restrictions, which is a big barrier in the management of menstrual hygiene. In many parts of the country especially in rural part are as girls are not prepared and aware of menstruation so they face many difficulties and challenges at home, school, and workplaces. While reviewing the literature, we found that little, inaccurate, or incomplete knowledge about menstruation greatly hinders personal and menstrual hygiene management. Girls and women have very less or no knowledge about reproductive tract infections caused use to ignorance of personal hygiene during menstruation time. Method: The study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of nurse-led education program on menstrual hygiene among nursing students studying in selected nursing college. The aim of the study was to assess the level of knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene among nursing students. The study was conducted by adopting a pre-experimental one-group pre –post-test design 80 students who fulfilled the criteria were selected by convenience sampling. A structured questionnaire was used to assess the level of knowledge of students. The tool was explained in detail and the pre-test was conducted followed by a nurse-led education program for the students and the post-test was conducted on the eighth day with the help of the same structured questionnaire. Results: The analysis of the study reveals that the overall mean, improvement showed a paired ‘t’ value of 24.294, which was statistically significant at p<0.001 level, and hence the study concluded that the nurse-led education program on menstrual hygiene was effective.
Response of Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik) and Weeds to different Weed Management Practices under Temperate Conditions

An experiment was conducted in Rabi season to evaluate the effect of handweedings, pendimethaline and fluchloralin alone and in combinations on different weed species and seed yield of lentil under temperate conditions. Although fluchlorin + HW at 150 and 180 DAS was equally found good for reducing weed population but its effectiveness could not match with pendimethaline + HW at 150 and 180 DAS with respect to yield. The season long competition causes reduction in yield by 52.52 % and 53.19 % during 2004-05 and 2005-06 respectively. Significantly higher yield was obtained under weed a free condition which was at par with pendimethaline+ HW at 150 and 180 DAS.
A Study on the Influence of Optimal Gliding Arc Plasma, Laurus nobilis L. Essential Oil and Modified Atmosphere Packaging on Pacific White Shrimp Shelf-Life

ABSTRACT In this study, effectiveness of the optimal gliding arc (OGA) plasma on Pacific white shrimp (PWS) immersed in 3% Laurus nobilis leaf essential oil (EO) was evaluated in three types of packaging, including atmosphere, vacuum, and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). Laurus nobilis leaf EO contains high quantities of 1,8-cineole and α-terpinyl acetate with no significant effects on the bacterial load compared to OGA plasma. OGA plasma was used to compensate for the low antimicrobial effects of L. nobilis leaf EO. Considering parameters pH, PV, TVBN, and melanosis, the shrimps were acceptable for consumption at duration of 10 days.
Justice for Juveniles

Scholars call for a distinct juvenile justice system to increase delinquents’chances of rehabilitation The brutality committed by a 10-yearold girl in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality that was captured on a surveillance camera shocked the country late last year.On the afternoon of November 25,2013,the girl entered an elevator and unexpectedly picked up a one-and-half-year-old boy when he went following his grandmother and was left.In the video footage shot by the
Breeding performance of the White-throated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) under different temperature conditions

Many bird species breeding under optimal temperature conditions show higher reproductive success. However, less information can be found about how the reproductive output differs within one population and one breeding season. To find inter and intra-seasonal differences in several aspects of breeding ecology and breeding output we monitored 223 breedings of the White-throated Dippers within the three river basins of northern Slovakia (Central Europe) in 2010–2018. We registered the beginning of egg laying, clutch size, nest success and the proportion of second clutches. There were significant differences in egg-laying commencement between breeding seasons. The mean February and March temperature significantly influenced the first egg day (20 February–18 March), median laying date (8 March–6 April), the interval between the first and the last first egg in all clutches in one breeding season (37–50 days) and the proportion of second clutches (0.77%–0.95%). However, the differences were found not only between different seasons. The egg-laying initiation of individual nests within each season was considerable affected by the altitude and the proportion of second clutches of particular nests was significantly influenced by their timing of egg laying.
Effectiveness of Video Tutorial-Based and Conventional Learning Media on Knowledge of Initial Cardiac Assessment in Undergraduate Nursing Students

An initial cardiac assessment is an initial assessment that is carried out quickly, precisely, sequentially, simultaneously, and thoroughly on the condition of a patient who shows signs of cardiac arrest. Strong knowledge regarding initial cardiac assessment can help save a patient's life quickly when a case is discovered. The research aims to determine the difference in the effectiveness of video tutorial-based learning media and conventional media on knowledge about initial cardiac assessment among undergraduate nursing students at ITEKES Bali. This research uses a quasi-experimental design with two groups: pre-test and post-test. The sample came from ITEKES Bali level 3 undergraduate nursing students: 34 people in the video tutorial group and 34 people in the conventional group. The sampling technique used was simple random sampling. The initial cardiac assessment knowledge questionnaire, adapted from AHA 2020. Data analysis use Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon. The results show that video tutorial media and conventional media are effective in increasing student knowledge, with a p-value of 0.001. There is a significant difference between the effectiveness of video tutorial media and conventional media, with a p-value of 0.001. Video tutorial media is more effectively used to increase undergraduate nursing students' knowledge regarding initial cardiac assessment.
The Feasibility of Nonoperative Management (NOM) in Pediatric Acute Appendicitis in the Era of Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19)

Purpose: The objective of this study, conducted at a single center, was to determine the appropriate subgroup of pediatric appendicitis patients for nonoperative management (NOM) and evaluate the effectiveness of this approach. Furthermore, the study aimed to identify the factors that influence the likelihood of treatment failure. Methods: Out of the 37 children diagnosed with acute appendicitis who underwent NOM, 31 patients successfully completed the treatment without the need for appendectomy. However, 6 patients experienced recurrence of symptoms and subsequently required appendectomy. Results: The two groups of patients who experienced successful NOM and those who required appendectomy did not exhibit significant differences in terms of baseline characteristics, laboratory findings, or antibiotic treatment. Furthermore, factors such as the presence of appendicolith or perforation did not demonstrate a significant association with treatment failure. Additionally, the multivariable logistic regression analysis did not identify any predictors of recurrence. Conclusion: The study emphasizes the viability of NOM even in cases of complicated appendicitis, especially in the era of coronavirus disease 2019 limiting the chance of surgical treatment. It has shown potential in reducing the risk of complications that may arise from early surgical intervention in high-risk patients.
Andean tectonics related to geometry of subducted Nazca plate: Discussion and reply

A number of geological evidences seem to support the coincidence of major ancient paleogeographic provinces with modern geometrical boundaries of the subducted Nazca plate, as suggested by the Jordan and others paper (1983). During the Jurassic and the Neocomian, the back-arc portion of the Andes between 26°30'S and 32°15'S experienced a paleogeographical evolution that unequivocally differs with respect to the events that occurred in its adjacent counterparts, the segments between 15°S to 26°30'S and 32°15'S to 40°S (Jensen and Vicente, 1979). The Jurassic and Lower Cretaceous peculiarities of this "Norte Chico" segment of the Andes were essentially characterized by the following.