Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Outcomes of temporary mechanical circulatory support in cardiogenic shock due to end-stage heart failure

Background There are few reports of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) in patients with cardiogenic shock (CS) due to end-stage heart failure (ESHF). We evaluated our institutional MCS strategy and compared the outcomes of INTERMACS 1 and 2 patients with CS due to ESHF. Methods Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data (November 2014 to July 2019) from a single centre. ESHF was defined by a diagnosis of HF prior to presentation with CS. Other causes of CS (eg: acute myocardial infarction) were excluded. We compared the clinical course, complications and 90-day survival of patients with CS due to ESHF in INTERMACS profile 1 and 2. Results We included 60 consecutive patients with CS due to ESHF Differences in baseline characteristics were consistent with the INTERMACS profiles. The duration of MCS was similar between INTERMACS 1 and 2 patients (14 (10–33) vs 15 (7–23) days, p = 0.439). There was no significant difference in the number of patients with complications that required intervention. Compared to INTERMACS 2, INTERMACS 1 patients had more organ dysfunction on support and significant lower 90-day survival (66% vs 34%, p = 0.016). Conclusion Our temporary MCS strategy, including earlier intervention in patients with CS due to ESHF at INTERMACS 2 was associated with less organ dysfunction and better 90-day survival compared to INTERMACS 1 patients.
Time‐lapse monitoring of soil water content using electromagnetic conductivity imaging

The volumetric soil water content (θ) is fundamental to agriculture because its spatiotemporal variation in soil affects the growth of plants. Unfortunately, the universally accepted thermogravimetric method for estimating volumetric soil water content is very labour intensive and time‐consuming for use in field‐scale monitoring. Electromagnetic (EM) induction instruments have proven to be useful in mapping the spatiotemporal variation of θ. However, depth‐specific variation in θ, which is important for irrigation management, has been little explored. The objective of this study was to develop a relationship between θ and estimates of true electrical conductivity (σ) and to use this relationship to develop time‐lapse images of soil θ beneath a centre‐pivot irrigated alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) crop in San Jacinto, California, USA. We first measured the bulk apparent electrical conductivity (ECa – mS/m) using a DUALEM‐421 over a period of 12 days after an irrigation event (i.e. days 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 12). We used EM4Soil to generate EM conductivity images (EMCIs). We used a physical model to estimate θ from σ, accounting for soil tortuosity and pore water salinity, with a cross‐validation RMSE of 0.04 cm3/cm3. Testing the scenario where no soil information is available, we used a three‐parameter exponential model to relate θ to σ and then to map θ along the transect on different days. The results allowed us to monitor the spatiotemporal variations of θ across the surveyed area, over the 12‐day period. In this regard, we were able to map the soil close to field capacity (0.27 cm3/cm3) and approaching permanent wilting point (0.03 cm3/cm3). The time‐lapse θ monitoring approach, developed using EMCI, has implications for soil and water use and management and will potentially allow farmers and consultants to identify inefficiencies in water application rates and use. It can also be used as a research tool to potentially assist precision irrigation practices and to test the efficacy of different methods of irrigation in terms of water delivery and efficiency in water use in near real time.
Free-standing TiO2 nanotubes decorated with spherical nickel nanoparticles as a cost-efficient electrocatalyst for oxygen evolution reaction

Here, we report significant activity towards the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) of spherical nickel nanoparticles (NPs) electrodeposited onto free-standing TiO2 nanotubes (TNT) via cyclic voltammetry. It has been shown that simple manipulation of processing parameters, including scan rate and number of cycles, allows for formation of the NPs in various diameters and amounts. The polarization data with respect to transmission electron microscopy (TEM) allowed for determination of the diameter and propagation depth of the Ni NPs leading to the highest activity towards the OER with an overpotential of 540 mV at +10 mA cm−2 and Tafel slope of 52 mV per decade. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) indicates the presence of structure defects within Ni NPs whereas Mott–Schottky analysis provides information on the anodically shifted flat band potential and highly increased donor density. The obtained results along with literature studies allowed a proposal of the origin of the enhancement towards the OER. We believe that combination of transition metal-based NPs and TNT provides valuable insight on efficient and low-cost electrocatalysts.
Use of Black Soldier Fly Larvae for Food Waste Treatment and Energy Production in Asian Countries: A Review

Food waste accounts for a substantial portion of the organic waste generated at an increasing rate worldwide. Organic waste, including food waste, is largely subjected to landfill disposal, incineration, and anaerobic digestion; however, more sustainable methods are needed for treating it. Treatment of organic waste using black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae is an environmentally safe and cost-efficient method that has been attracting increasing attention worldwide. Black soldier fly decomposes various types of organic waste and converts them into high-value biomasses such as oils and proteins. This review introduces the trends in research related to the treatment of organic waste by black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae (BSFL) and their bioconversion efficiencies in Asian countries. Perspectives on the growth of BSFL during waste treatment operation and optimal rearing conditions are provided. The trends in studies related to the application of BSFL as biofuel and animal feed are also discussed. Such use of BSFL would be beneficial in Asia, especially in countries where the technology for processing organic waste is not readily available. This review may provide further directions of investigations including culture techniques for industrial scale applications of BSFL in food waste treatment and resource production in Asian countries.
Differentiated Instruction between Application and Constraints: Teachers’ Perspective

This study aimed to investigate the degree to which teachers in Qatar implement differentiated instruction as well as the impact of years of experience, qualifications, grade, school subjects and training on teachers’ use of differentiated instruction. Also the study tried to explore the obstacles impeding the application of differentiate instruction. The study targeted all early childhood teachers (1,836) in 99 Qatar public schools spreading across the country. A random sample of 236 teachers, accounting for 12.9% of the population participated in the study. Following the mixed approach, the researchers used questionnaires and interviews to collect the data. The results showed no statistically significant differences among the respondents in the degree of application of differentiated instruction due to training and qualifications; however, statistically significant differences were detected in relevance to years of experience, grade, and the subject being taught. The study also found an agreement among teachers on the obstacles they face during their application of differentiated instruction, most notably the teaching load, class size, and time. The study concluded with recommendations for education providers, teachers and researchers.
CORPORATE RISK MANAGEMENT BASED ON INTERNAL AUDIT

Therefore, without taking them into account in the long-term planning of the company’s activities, it is impossible to maximize the return on business and reduce undesirable externalities, in particular, total transaction costs. To form a corporate risk management system, it is advisable to periodically conduct an internal audit, in which the management increases the probability of detecting potential threats and develop measures to minimize or completely level them. In this article, it is proposed to work out the theoretical and methodological aspects of internal audit at the enterprise in order to manage corporate risks. From the author’s point of view, conducting audit procedures to analyze the effectiveness of internal processes of an enterprise allows you to identify problems in operations at specific divisions, the combination of which contributes to the creation and strengthening of risk situations. The study resulted in the formation of the fundamental aspects of the internal audit program, taking into account the current management standards and strategic business zones of the enterprise. Based on the obtained data, it is planned to develop practical measures for monitoring the business processes of the enterprise in the future to minimize potential risks, and the structural definition of functional models for a specific enterprise will provide an opportunity to realize the hidden internal
The Efficacy of Behavioral and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapies on Conduct Disorder Among Juvenile Delinquents in Selected Rehabilitation Schools in Kenya

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of behavioral and rational emotive behavior therapies (REBT) on conduct disorder among juvenile delinquents. This was a quasi-experimental study design with Kabete Rehabilitation School representing the experimental group and Wamumu Rehabilitation School representing the control group. A total of 94 respondents aged between 13 and 17 years from Kabete and Wamumu rehabilitation schools in Kenya participated in the study (47 for each study arm). A socio-demographic questionnaire was administered, in addition to a self-administered Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL-YSR) Youth Self Report for ages 11-18 (2001) completed at baseline, midline (3 months post-intervention) and endline (6 months post intervention). CBCL is a standardized tool with a proven validity and reliability of 0.82. The two groups were comparable statistically with respect to key socio-demographic characteristics namely type of facility, age, employment status with the exception of class. Data was analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 20.0 (20). Presentations were done using profile plots and tables. The experimental group showed a steady decline in the mean CD scores over the study period from 19.96 (SD: 5.069) at baseline to mean of 8.26 (SD: 2.625) at end-line (p 0.05). Difference-in-differences (DiD) model was used to determine the efficacy of the intervention at post-treatment one and post-treatment two. The DiD estimators at midline was -1.393 (p < 0.0001) and at end-line was -1.204 (p < 0.0001) after controlling for class. The study established a statistically significant reduction of conduct disorder symptoms from a mean of 19.96 at baseline to 8.26 at post-treatment two and this was significant at p<0.001, indicating the effectiveness of behavioral and REBT therapies in treating conduct disorder. Based on the study findings, it is recommended that behavioral and REBT therapies be integrated in the juveniles’ rehabilitation program.
Melting and Polymorphism of LiBH4 to 45 kbar

a new dense phase LiBHi III appears. The III/IV and IV/I transition lines rise with pressure to meet near 29.6 kbar. A further new phase LiBHi V appears at the V/III/I triple point at 37.3 kbar, 214.5°C. LiBHi V is slightly denser than LiBHi III at the III/V transition. The melting curve of contained LiBHi I extrapolates to ~315°C at atmospheric pressure, and is terminated at the V/I/liquid triple point at 29.3 kbar, 487.5 °C. It is suggested that LiBHi V is a disordered form of LiBHi III, and that LiBHi I is a disordered form of LiBHi II. None of the phase encountered can be expected to be closely related to the NaCl-lïke structure of NaBHi.
Facile synthesis of superparamagnetic Fe3O4@noble metal core–shell nanoparticles by thermal decomposition and hydrothermal methods: comparative study and catalytic applications

Herein, we report on developing a facile synthetic route for reusable nanocatalysts based on a combination of the supermagnetic properties of magnetite with the unique optical and catalytic properties of noble metal hybrid nanomaterials. We compare two different synthetic methods, to find out which is best from synthetic and application points of view, for the synthesis of Fe3O4 and Fe3O4@M (M = Ag or Au) core–shell hybrid nanostructures. The two different single-step synthetic methods are: thermal decomposition and hydrothermal. The structural, morphological and magnetic properties of the obtained Fe3O4 and Fe3O4@M nanoparticles were characterized by various techniques. XRD of the Fe3O4 nanoparticles exhibited sharp and strong diffraction peaks, confirming the highly crystalline structure of the Fe3O4 particles synthesized by the hydrothermal method, while broad and weak peaks were observed on using the thermal decomposition method. Both Fe3O4@Ag and Fe3O4@Au core–shells obtained by the hydrothermal method showed the reflection planes of Fe3O4 and additional planes of Ag or Au. But on the formation of Fe3O4@Ag/Au by the thermal decomposition method the peak for Fe3O4 disappeared and only the diffraction peaks of Ag or Au appeared. According to TEM analysis there was a broad particle-size distribution, random near-spherical shapes and slight particle agglomeration for Fe3O4 synthesized by the thermal decomposition method. However, there was a moderate size distribution, spherical shapes and well-dispersed particles without large aggregations for the hydrothermal method. TEM images of the synthesized nanoparticles by the two methods used showed a pronounced difference in both size and morphological shape. The catalytic performance of the synthesized nanoparticles was examined for the reduction of Congo red dye in the presence of NaBH4. The Fe3O4 nanocatalyst maintained its catalytic activity for only one cycle. In the cases of Fe3O4@Au and Fe3O4@Ag, the catalytic activity was conserved for four and ten successive cycles, respectively. Based on the obtained results, it was concluded that the hydrothermal synthesis of Fe3O4, Fe3O4@Ag and Fe3O4@Au nanostructures is highly recommended due to their selectivity and merits.
Obturating materials in pediatric dentistry: A review

Primary teeth should be preserved until their normal exfoliation time so as to maintain arch length and function in order to provide proper guidance for the eruption of permanent teeth, enhance esthetics and mastication, prevent aberrant tongue habits, aid in speech and prevent the psychological effects associated with tooth loss. Pulpectomy consists of removing the pulp tissue associated with microorganisms and debris from the canal and obturating with resorbable filling material. Success rate of endodontic therapy depends on many factors like familiarity with the complexity of primary tooth canal systems, their formation and resorption pattern, obturating material as well as obturation technique used that is capable of densely filling the entire root canal system and providing a fluid tight seal from the apical segment of the canal to the cavo-surface margin in order to prevent reinfection. One of the major areas of research in pulpectomy is to discover new materials for obturation so to have the specific properties similar to teeth. This article will render the role of many important obturating materials which we use in dentistry and their advantages and disadvantages and their modifications.
Branding Strategies for Influencing Voter Citizenship Behavior in Indonesia: The Moderating Role of Psychological Contract Violation

Abstract The association of political brand relationship management and voters’ citizenship behavior is a relatively new concept in political marketing research. The relationship between voters and political parties is more complicated in modern times, due to both the sophisticated trends of the current political scenario and voters’ high expectations. This study investigates how political brand identification, political brand relationship investment, political brand relationship quality, and psychological contract violation influence voter citizenship behavior. Currently, the literature examining the effects of these factors on voter citizenship behavior, in conjunction with psychological contract violation, is fairly sparse. Using a sample set of 520 Indonesian voters, the study was able to determine that the political brand relationship quality has the strongest impact on voter citizenship behavior, followed by the political brand identification and political brand relationship investment. Further results imply that a psychological contract violation is not directly related to voter citizenship behavior but that it does significantly moderate the relationship between the political brand relationship investment and voter citizenship behavior. This research adds new insights into the field of political marketing and provides strategic branding guidelines for politicians and others planning to implement political branding to build a relationship with voters.
Correlation Between Stigma and Quality of Life in Leprosy Patients in Mehrab Khan Region of Mashhad

Leprosy is one of the oldest chronic diseases, and similar to other infectious diseases, it causes long-term physical and social effects on the lives of patients and their families. This was a cross-sectional study conducted with 103 patients with leprosy in Mashhad in the Mehrab Khan region in March 2016. The sampling method was convenience sampling. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 19. Descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation) and inferential tests (ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and independent t-test) were used. The results showed that the mean age of patients was 65.2±8.1 years and the mean age of developing leprosy was 15.3±7.03. There was an inverse correlation between the score of overall stigma, internal stigma, and all dimensions of quality of life that was statistically significant, except for the social dimension (r= -0.181…; P=0.067). There was an inverse correlation between the psychological dimension of quality of life and experienced stigma. The highest score of the overall quality of life was related to divorced patients with a mean score of 79.7, which was statistically significant (P=0.016) from those who were not divorced. In post-hoc test, just the difference between widow and divorced were significant regarding quality of life. According to results, there was a negative correlation between the quality of life and all aspects of stigma using the SARI tool.
Synthesis, characterization and self-assembly of well-defined linear heptablock quaterpolymers

Two well-defined heptablock quaterpolymers of the ABCDCBA type [Α: polystyrene (PS), B: poly(butadiene) with ∼90% 1,4-microstructure (PB1,4), C: poly(isoprene) with ∼55% 3,4-microstructure (PI3,4) and D: poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS)] were synthesized by combining anionic polymerization high vacuum techniques and hydrosilylation/chlorosilane chemistry. All intermediates and final products were characterized by size exclusion chromatography, membrane osmometry, and proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy was used to further verify the chemical modification reaction of the difunctional PDMS. The self-assembly in bulk of these novel heptablock quarterpolymers, studied by transmission electron microscopy and small angle X-ray scattering, revealed 3-phase 4-layer alternating lamellae morphology of PS, PB1,4, and mixed PI3,4/PDMS domains. Differential scanning calorimetry was used to further confirm the miscibility of PI3,4 and PDMS blocks. It is the first time that PDMS is the central segment in such multiblock polymers (≥3 chemically different blocks). © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Polym. Sci., Part B: Polym. Phys. 2016, 54, 1443–1449
Identification and Characterization of Recombinant Inbred Lines (RILs) for Waterlogging Tolerance in Bread Wheat

Waterlogging is an abiotic stress affecting wheat yields throughout the world, under climate change era and thus inbuilt tolerance will be an effective and economical approach. The aim was to identify the promising genotypes from recombinant inbred line (RILs) populations based on specific traits contributing to waterlogging tolerance for sustaining wheat yields. 340 RILs were developed by using a known source for waterlogging tolerance (BH 1146) and a high yielding wide adapted variety (DBW17) using single seed decent (SSD) method up to 7 generation of recombination cycles. The experiment was conducted using augmented block design under normal and waterlogging conditions. The waterlogging condition was created at four important growth stages viz . , seedling, tillering, reproductive and grain-filling stage by stagnating water for one week in waterlogging experiment. The traits viz . , plant height, tillers number per meter, spike weight, 1000-grain weight, biological yield and harvest index exhibited significant and positive correlation with grain yield under waterlogging, indicating that these traits contributed significantly towards grain yield under waterlogging condition. Twelve lines (SSD-06, SSD -15, SSD-17, SSD-24, SSD-28, SSD-94, SSD-99, SSD-130, SSD-134, SSD-245, SSD-253 and SSD-264) were selected based on high mean and least reduction percent for grain yield, biological yield, and 1000-grain weight. Similarly, 05 lines (SSD-27, SSD-30, SSD-80, SSD-130 and SSD-303) were most promising lines for grain yield, biological yield, and tillers per meter over the superior check. The selected RILs could be used as donors in hybridization programme in future for enhancing tolerance in wheat cultivars for waterlogging stressed environments.
Evaluation of Cyclosporine and Tacrolimus Dose Changes During Post-transplantation Period and Their Association with Endomyocardial Biopsy Grading

Background: Changes in the dosage of immunosuppressive drugs following organ transplantation, especially the heart, can be a potential predictor of long-term post-transplant outcomes. It may also be related to the degree of histopathological involvement of endomyocardium. Objectives: We aimed to evaluate cyclosporine and tacrolimus dose changes during post-transplantation biopsies and their association with endomyocardial biopsy grades. Methods: This retrospective study was performed on 100 cardiac transplant patients who underwent endomyocardial biopsies to assess graft stability. In the present study, the patients were divided into two groups receiving cyclosporine (13 cases) and tacrolimus (87 cases). The data was collected by reviewing the recorded files. Results: Regarding the administration of cyclosporine, at different times after biopsy, there was no significant relationship between the plasma level of the drug and the grade of biopsy. Concerning tacrolimus, there was a significant reverse association between serum concentration and biopsy grade at the first biopsy after transplantation (about one month after transplantation), although this relationship was not observed in the subsequent steps of biopsy. Also, the Quilty effect frequency was not significantly associated with biopsy grade in different biopsies for both drugs. Conclusions: There is a lack of association between endocardial biopsy grade in the heart and the serum level of cyclosporine after transplantation. However there is a significant reverse relationship between endomyocardial biopsy grade and serum Tacrolimus concentration in the first weeks after transplantation and thus monitoring serum Tacrolimus after transplantation may play an important role in predicting acute rejection.