Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effectiveness of Platform-Based Robot-Assisted Rehabilitation for Musculoskeletal or Neurologic Injuries: A Systematic Review

During the last ten years the use of robotic-assisted rehabilitation has increased significantly. Compared with traditional care, robotic rehabilitation has several potential advantages. Platform-based robotic rehabilitation can help patients recover from musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Evidence on how platform-based robotic technologies can positively impact on disability recovery is still lacking, and it is unclear which intervention is most effective in individual cases. This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of platform-based robotic rehabilitation for individuals with musculoskeletal or neurological injuries. Thirty-eight studies met the inclusion criteria and evaluated the efficacy of platform-based rehabilitation robots. Our findings showed that rehabilitation with platform-based robots produced some encouraging results. Among the platform-based robots studied, the VR-based Rutgers Ankle and the Hunova were found to be the most effective robots for the rehabilitation of patients with neurological conditions (stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease) and various musculoskeletal ankle injuries. Our results were drawn mainly from studies with low-level evidence, and we think that our conclusions should be taken with caution to some extent and that further studies are needed to better evaluate the effectiveness of platform-based robotic rehabilitation devices.
Monte Carlo methods for assessment of the probability distributions of sub sea resistivity models

In this thesis we create a program which samples subsea resistivity models from the a posteriori probability distribution based on marine controlled source electromagnetic (CSEM) data. In the first part we create a draft version of the code which assumes that any subsea resistivity model can be described by only three parameters. We use this code to identify the challenges we face when higher dimensional model spaces are allowed. The necessary improvements to the code is made and the final program developed. The final program is then used to study the resolution power of marine CSEM data. The results confirm several resolution properties which have previously been identified using other approaches. In addition we find a probability measure describing the probability that certain resistivity properties are present in the model that produced a given dataset. Throughout these studies both synthetic cases and the Troll West Oil Province are under investigation.
HEM-TD: New Time-Domain Electromagnetic Model for Calculating the Lightning Response of Electric Systems and Their Components

A new electromagnetic time-domain model dedicated to calculating the lightning response of electric systems and their components is presented. It is formulated taking as reference the main features of the frequency-domain Hybrid Electromagnetic Model. A differential aspect of this model is the capability to efficiently address problems involving nonlinear effects, such as soil ionization around grounding electrodes, the surge-arresters operation and the Corona Effect in applications related to the lightning performance of transmission lines. In addition, it is able to consider frequency-dependent effects, for instance that of soil resistivity, with an accuracy compatible with engineering applications. The basic formulation of the model is shown along with the validation of the results it yields by comparison with reliable references, including experimental results.
A comparison of anthropometry and physiological characteristics of finswimming athletes on short and long distance numbers

Research on the comparison of physiological characteristics of Finswimming athletes at short and long-distance numbers has not been widely conducted. Therefore, the objective of this research was to determine the differences in anthropometry and physiological characteristics of Finswimming athletes at short and long-distance numbers. This research used an observational research method with a quantitative approach. The subjects of this research were 24 finswimming athletes consisting of 12 long-distance athletes and 12 short-distance athletes with an average age of 17.08 ± 1.03 years; height, 168.55 ± 3.81 cm; and weight, 63.75 ± 6.67 kg; BMI, 22.14 ± 2.96 kg/m2. The results showed significant differences between long-distance athletes and short-distance athletes on BMI variables, total fat, total muscle mass, and VO2max (p <0.05). In detail, long-distance Finswimming athletes had better anthropometry and physiological characteristics when compared to short-distance Finswimming athletes. The results of this research can be used as references for training programs and considerations in talent scouting.
Village-Owned Enterprises Performance and Rural Entrepreneurship Development in Central Java

Rural entrepreneurship in Indonesia is implemented through Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDesa). Village-Owned Enterprises has a vital role as a collective economic institution that aims to optimize the welfare of rural communities and develop village potential. However, the implementation and effect of the Village-Owned Enterprises s program are questionable. Thus, this study aims to investigate the role of Village-Owned Enterprises in encouraging rural entrepreneurship and strengthening rural economic development. In addition, this study also explores the challenges and performance of Village-Owned Enterprises. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews: this research interviews some society, Village-Owned Enterprises administrators, village heads, and village secretaries. The results show that Village-Owned Enterprises are proven to encourage rural entrepreneurship with the dimensions of exploration and empowerment, capacity building, and all stakeholders' support and involvement. The village government provides a capital stimulus through village funds so that Village-Owned Enterprises can develop sustainable businesses. During the pandemic, Village-Owned Enterprises can continue to run their business. Except for Village-Owned Enterprises with tourism business units, their income has decreased significantly. The challenge faced by Village-Owned Enterprises is the weak commitment of the management and traditional management. So that innovation is needed in developing the business.
Malaria prevalence, knowledge and associated factors among household heads in Maygaba town, Ethiopia

Malaria remains a leading public health issue in Ethiopia, despite wide use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs). Consistent use of ITNs reduces malaria transmission by 90%. However, coverage and proper use of ITNs are the major challenge for most rural settings of Ethiopia. We assessed the prevalence of malaria, ITNs use and associated factors among household heads in Maygaba town, northwest Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study was carried out among 403 households using a structured questionnaire. Blood samples were collected from household heads and examined for malaria parasites by microscopy. Chi-square test and logistic regression were used to check the association between the dependent and independent variables. Of the 403 blood samples, 19 (4.7%) had malaria parasites (12 cases of Plasmodium falciparum and 7 cases of Plasmodium vivax). Majority of the respondents were aware of the cause, communicability, preventability and curability of the disease. ITNs use was identified as the main malaria prevention method. About 64% (257) of the respondents owned ITNs, of which, 66.9% (172) consistently slept under the nets during the peak malaria season. Majority of the respondents (83.6%) had positive attitude towards the benefit of sleeping under ITNs. Educational status and livelihood of the respondents had statistically significant (p < 0.05) association with malaria knowledge. Malaria infection was significantly (p < 0.05) higher among household heads aged 18–30 years (AOR = 5.982; 95% CI = 1.715–20.863). Moderate prevalence rate and acceptable ITNs ownership was detected among the community of Maygaba town. However, a considerable proportion had misconceptions about the use of ITNs. A comprehensive malaria control measures and health education about the use of ITNs should be in place for effective prevention and control of malaria in the locality.
Factors Associated with Underweight, Overweight, and Eating Disorders in Young Korean Women: A Population-Based Study

Both underweight (UW) and overweight (OW) conditions are problematic in young women. The aim of this study was to examine the factors associated with extreme weight status and eating disorders (EDs) in young Korean women. A total of 808 women (mean age 22.3 ± 3.4 years) participated, including 144 with UW [Body Mass Index (BMI) < 18.5kg/m2], 364 with NW, and 137 with OW or obesity (BMI ≥ 25kg/m2), and 63 patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) and 100 with bulimia nervosa (BN). Participants completed questionnaires regarding nutrients consumed, eating behaviors, health behaviors, body image, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms with face to face interviews. The associations between the status of participants and the data were analyzed with NW group as a reference. OW status was associated with overeating and with frequent eating. UW status was associated with less frequent overeating and with longer sleep duration. AN status was associated with less frequent consumption of alcohol. BN status was associated with a larger discrepancy between the ideal and current body shape. Both OW status and BN were associated with more obsessive-compulsive symptoms. The results suggested that certain dietary, health, and psychological factors are associated with extreme weight conditions and EDs.
Genome-wide identification, characterisation, and expression of C3HC4-type RING finger gene family in Capsicum annuum L

ABSTRACT C3HC4-type RING finger gene family is one of the largest, ubiquitous, and diverse proteins, involved in positive regulation of stress response, and enhances drought and salt stress tolerance. The genome-wide characterisation and biological functions of this family protein are well characterised in several plants and animals. However, their characterisation and functions in Capsicum and its related species are unknown. In this study, we identified 16 C3HC4-type RING finger family genes in pepper (Capsicum annuum L). Moreover, chromosome localisation, gene structure, phylogenetic relationships, conserved domain analysis, and cis-element analysis were carried out. In silico expression analysis was carried out to determine the level of expression of these genes in different tissues of pepper. Moreover, RT-qPCR analysis validated that CaRHC1, CaRHC7, and CaRHC13 are upregulated, while CaRHC3, CaRHC4, and CaRHC6 are downregulated in various tissues of pepper. Upregulation and downregulation of few candidate C3HC4-type RING finger genes in the placenta and pericarp of pepper indicates their possible role in capsaicin biosynthesis and pungency, which needs to be investigated further. Thus, the genome-wide analysis provides a comprehensive understanding of C3HC4-type RING finger gene family in Capsicum genome and it shall help to design effective strategies for functional analysis of these genes.
EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS WITH SMALL AIR GAPS: FURTHER THOUGHTS AND COMMENTS ON THE DISCHARGE (OR CHARGING PHENOMENA) BELOW THE SO-CALLED INCEPTION VOLTAGE

There has been some research effort on the problem of possible partial discharges (or charging phenomena) below the so-called inception voltage in both solid and gaseous dielectrics. In the present paper, we offer more experimental results on the existence of random partial discharges for a range of small air gaps at electric fields corresponding to the inception voltage or below it. There are strong indications that random partial discharges (or charging phenomena) appear in air gaps greater than those at which discharges normally take place. The connection of the present results with those of previous work is discussed. Some thoughts on possible future work are proposed. K e y w o r d s: small air gaps, inception voltage, partial discharges, point-plane electrode arrangement, space charge
Factors Associated with Advance Directives Documentation: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey of Older Adults in Korea

Advance directives (ADs) can support autonomy in making healthcare decisions and minimize unnecessary discomfort during the treatment process at the end of life (EOL). This study aimed to investigate the factors that influence AD documentation among community-dwelling older adults. We used data from the National Survey of Older Koreans which was conducted nationwide in 2020. Data from participants aged 65 years or older were extracted using stratified multistage cluster sampling and the survey was conducted through one-on-one interviews. A total of 9920 older adults were included in this study: 421 respondents (4.7%) claimed that they had prepared for AD. Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that being 75 years or older, having higher educational attainment, higher income, having any chronic disease(s), being screened for dementia in the past, being against futile life-sustaining treatment, taking a lecture on death and being registered for organ donation were positively associated with AD. Furthermore, when health was rated as average, it was associated with reduced odds of AD documentation compared when health was rated as good. These results suggest that more targeted efforts are required to promote EOL discussions among older adults.
DomainPrio: Prioritizing Domain Name Investigations to Improve SOC Efficiency

Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are in need of automation for triaging alerts. Current approaches focus on analyzing and enriching individual alerts. We take a different approach and analyze the population of alerts. In an observational study over 24 weeks, we find a surprising pattern: some domains get analyzed again and again by different analysts, without coming to a final evaluation. Overall, 19% of the domains trigger 74% of all investigations. The most time-consuming domains are classified as false positives and “potentially unwanted programs”—the lowest threat level. To increase SOC efficiency, we design DomainPrio, a tool that prioritizes domains that are likely to be the subject of repeated, incomplete investigations. This enables us to indicate to the first analyst encountering this domain that the investigation should be, if possible, completed on this first attempt, so future investigations on the same domain can be prevented. DomainPrio is able to predict these domains with 89% accuracy and does so with an interpretable and auditable logistic regression model. When evaluating our tool on 100 days of data from a production setting, we find that it can potentially reduce the number of alert investigations by up to 35%, presenting the SOC with very substantial efficiency gains.
REINING IN THE INTERNATIONAL: HOW STATE AND SOCIETY LOCALISED INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLING IN CHINA

ABSTRACT There is a growing literature studying the ‘non-traditional’ type of international schools. However, a less explored and under-theorised area is the changing dynamics of the global-local interactions in the way these international schools are being redefined and shaped by local processes, regimes of control, and mechanisms. Drawing on empirical evidence from sixteen ‘non-traditional’ international schools in urban China, our paper contributes to the literature in three ways. Theoretically, we developed the notion of ‘reining in the international’ to draw analytic attention to the state power and social agency in controlling and directing the global flows of international schooling. Empirically, our paper provides concrete evidence to show the disjuncture occurring when the global/international is interrupted and transformed by local/national conditions. Third, we argue that in the case of China, the local has taken charge as the ‘content supplier and negotiator’ in the global-local confluence of forms adopted by international schools.
Urine trypsinogen-2 as a noninvasive screening test for predicting post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP)

Background and Objectives: post endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis (post-ERCP) pancreatitis (PEP) is a notorious complication of ERCP procedure with varying incidence and severity across literature. There is a dearth of screening modalities which can accurately predict PEP in the immediate postprocedure period. The objective of our study was to assess the reliability of a rapid urine trypsinogen-2 dipstick test in predicting PEP at 4 h post-ERCP. Methods: This was a prospective, single center, analytical study conducted over a period of eighteen months among 124 patients who underwent ERCP for various biliary indications at SRM Institute for Medical Sciences Hospital, Chennai. Patients with acute or chronic pancreatitis and those undergoing any form of pancreatic endotherapy were specifically excluded. Urine samples were collected at 4 h postprocedure and tested for trypsinogen-2 using a commercially available, rapid urine dipstick test with a lower limit of detection of 50 mg/L. Patients were subsequently followed up for a day and assessed clinically and biochemically for the development of PEP. Results: After excluding 57 patients out of the 124 as per the exclusion criteria, a total of 79 patients who underwent ERCP for various biliary indications were ultimately enrolled for the study and subsequent analysis. Three out of the seventy nine patients in the study population were diagnosed to have PEP (3.79%) and one out of the three patients developed severe acute PEP. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and accuracy of urine trypsinogen-2 at 4 h post-ERCP as a predictor of PEP were 66.7%, 92.1%, 25%, 98.3% and 91.1%, respectively. Serum lipase levels were elevated more than or equal to three times upper limit of normal in a total of eleven patients (11/79). 8/11 patients had asymptomatic hyperlipasemia. Median serum lipase level in patients with PEP was 864 U/L. Conclusion: Urine trypsinogen 2 dipstick can be reliably used as a screening test in ruling out PEP and guiding clinicians in discharging patients on the day of ERCP procedure. However, larger, blinded studies with lesser logistic limitations are needed to provide further evidence to extrapolate our data and advocate the utilization of this test in routine practice.
How to Improve the Reactive Strength Index among Male Athletes? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

The reactive strength index (RSI) describes the individual’s capability to quickly change from an eccentric muscular contraction to a concentric one and can be used to monitor, assess, and reduce the risk of athlete’s injury. The purpose of this review is to compare the effectiveness of different training programs on RSI. Electronic searches were conducted in MEDLINE, PubMed, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science from database inception to 11 February 2022. This meta-analysis was conducted in accordance with the recommendations of the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA). The search returned 5890 records, in which 39 studies were included in the systematic review and 30 studies were included in the meta-analysis. Results from the randomized studies with the control group revealed that plyometric training improved RSI in adult athletes (0.84, 95% CI 0.37 to 1.32) and youth athletes (0.30, 95% CI 0.13 to 0.47). Evidence withdrawn from randomized studies without a control group revealed that resistance training also improved the RSI (0.44, 95% CI 0.08 to 0.79) in youth athletes but not in adults. Interventions with plyometric training routines have a relatively large, statistically significant overall effect in both adult and youth athletes. This supports the implementation of this type of interventions in early ages to better cope with the physical demands of the various sports. The impact of resistance training is very low in adult athletes, as these should seek to have a more power-type training to see improvements on the RSI. More interventions with sprint and combined training are needed.
Cyberchondria and Questionable Health Practices: The Mediation Role of Conspiracy Mentality

Cyberchondria is a pattern of repetitive search for health information online, which has adverse psychological consequences in spite of its intention to relieve anxiety. This phenomenon is particularly relevant in the current pandemic accompanied by increased levels of uncertainty and fear, which can lead to increased volume of health information search on the internet, as well as cyberchondria. The first objective of this study was to test the factor structure, reliability, and convergent validity of Serbian adaptations of the Cyberchondria Severity Scale (CSS-12) and the Short Cyberchondria Scale (SCS). The second aim was to test the direct effects of cyberchondria on pseudoscientific practices (PSP) and the use of complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) as well as its indirect effects through conspiracy mentality (CMQ). The sample included 511 participants (73.6% women) from Serbia, from the general population. The results support the adequate alpha reliabilities and four-factor structure of CSS-12 and the single-factor structure of SCS, as well as their positive correlations with health anxiety (HAQ), internet addiction (IAT), and obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCI-R Obsessions) and a negative correlation with self-esteem (a single-item scale). Additionally, the composite cyberchondria score had both direct and indirect effects on both questionable health practices. Our results revealed conspiracy mentality as one of the possible mechanisms through which cyberchondria is related to the use of PSP/CAM. It stems from distress related to cyberchondria and leads to an increased likelihood of adopting PSPs or CAM as a tool for maintaining a sense of control in an uncertain situation.
The mechanical properties of apple after storage

Apples of twelve varieties were subjected to mechanical tests at harvest maturity and after storage. The mechanical properties related to fruit firmness were determined using different tests; a compression test of a cylindrical specimen of flesh, a tension test of the skin, a puncture test of the apple flesh and a bending test of a flesh block. The mechanical resistance of apple fruit generally decreased with storage time and maturity.