Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Interplay of deformability and adhesion on localization of elastic micro-particles in blood flow

The margination and adhesion of micro-particles (MPs) have been extensively investigated separately, due to their important applications in the biomedical field. However, the cascade process from margination to adhesion should play an important role in the transport of MPs in blood flow. To the best of our knowledge, this has not been explored in the past. Here we numerically study the margination behaviour of elastic MPs to blood vessel walls under the interplay of their deformability and adhesion to the vessel wall. We use the lattice Boltzmann method and molecular dynamics to solve the fluid dynamics and particle dynamics (including red blood cells (RBCs) and elastic MPs) in blood flow, respectively. Additionally, a stochastic ligand–receptor binding model is employed to capture the adhesion behaviours of elastic MPs on the vessel wall. Margination probability is used to quantify the localization of elastic MPs at the wall. Two dimensionless numbers are considered to govern the whole process: the capillary number $Ca$ , denoting the ratio of viscous force of fluid flow to elastic interfacial force of MP, and the adhesion number $Ad$ , representing the ratio of adhesion strength to viscous force of fluid flow. We systematically vary them numerically and a margination probability contour is obtained. We find that there exist two optimal regimes favouring high margination probability on the plane $Ca{-}Ad$ . The first regime, namely region I, is that with high adhesion strength and moderate particle stiffness; the other one, region II, has moderate adhesion strength and large particle stiffness. We conclude that the existence of optimal regimes is governed by the interplay of particle deformability and adhesion strength. The corresponding underlying mechanism is also discussed in detail. There are three major factors that contribute to the localization of MPs: (i) near-wall hydrodynamic collision between RBCs and MPs; (ii) deformation-induced migration due to the presence of the wall; and (iii) adhesive interaction between MPs and the wall. Mechanisms (i) and (iii) promote margination, while (ii) hampers margination. These three factors perform different roles and compete against each other when MPs are located in different regions of the flow channel, i.e. near-wall region. In optimal region I, adhesion outperforms deformation-induced migration; and in region II, the deformation-induced migration is small compared to the coupling of near-wall hydrodynamic collision and adhesion. The finding of optimal regimes can help the understanding of localization of elastic MPs at the wall under the adhesion effect in blood flow. More importantly, our results suggest that softer MP or stronger adhesion is not always the best choice for the localization of MPs.
Self-reported adherence to iron-folic acid supplementation and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Tamale Metropolis, Ghana

BackgroundThis study assessed self-reported adherence to iron-folic acid supplementation and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Tamale Metropolis, Northern Ghana.MethodsThis was a health facility-based cross-sectional design. A total of 389 pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) were consented and recruited to participate in the study, using systematic sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire on socio-demographic characteristics, obstetric factors, iron-folic acid (IFA) supplements, and adherence (self-reported). Respondents who consumed ≥70% (5/7 per week) of IFA tablets were considered to be adherent and vice-versa. Logistic regression models were used to determine factors associated with IFA adherence.ResultsIFA adherence was 41% among the respondents. Using multivariate logistic regression, secondary education [AOR=1.37, (95% CI= 1.18-1.82)], having ≥4 ANC visits [AOR=1.44, (95% CI= 1.28-1.67)], urban residence [AOR=1.59, (95% CI= 1.36-1.97)] and receiving IFA supplements at a health facility [AOR=1.98, (95% CI=1.02-3.83)] were associated with higher IFA adherence.ConclusionIron-folic acid adherence was low (41%). Education, residence, ANC visits and supply of IFA supplements at the health facility attended were associated with IFA adherence. Barriers to IFA adherence were mainly forgetfulness, unavailability of IFA, and perceived side effects.
Diet and trophic niche overlap of four syntopic species of Physalaemus (Anura: Leptodactylidae) in southern Brazil

Despite the current increase in studies on the diet of neotropical anurans, few of them take a comparative approach between syntopic species. The objective of this study was to compare the diet of four syntopic species of the genus Physalaemus. The collections occurred between November 2014 and January 2016 in a preserved area of the subtropical Atlantic Forest in southern Brazil. We compared the gastrointestinal content of 109 individuals distributed in the species Physalaemus biligonigerus, P. cuvieri, P. gracilis and P. henselii. We measured the Index of Relative Importance of each prey category and calculated trophic niche breadth using the Levins’ index (Bsta) and trophic niche overlap using the Pianka’s index (Ojk). We also applied compositional analysis to evaluate feeding specializations. Formicidae was the most important prey category for P. biligonigerus (IRI = 88.5%) and P. gracilis (IRI = 39.1%). For P. henselii and P. cuvieri, the most important category was Isopoda (IRI = 51.7% and 57.9%, respectively), followed by Formicidae (IRI = 34.9% and 24.8%). Isopoda was also important in the diet of P. gracilis (IIR = 28.6%), followed by Araneae (IIR = 22.6%). The trophic niche breadth of the four species was narrow, all smaller than 0.32, and the lowest was recorded for P. biligonigerus (0.04). The trophic niche overlap was higher between P. biligonigerus and P. cuvieri (96%), and between P. gracilis and P. henselii (95%). Only P. gracilis presented a significant level of feeding specialization. The differences in their diets suggest different uses of the resources, which could relate to different ways of exploring the microhabitat.
Nutritional Status and Lipid Profile Among Children Infected with Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium

Some intestinal parasites might impact a child's nutritional condition and lipid profile. It has recently been revealed that these parasites have a link to biometric data and lipid profiles. As a result, the current study aims to see how Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium affect nutritional status and lipid profile. From October 2021 to March 2022, this study was done in Baghdad. The participants in the study were 110 children of both sexes, ranging in age from 2 to 17. According to the results of the stool examination, the children were separated into three groups: those infected with Giardia lamblia (n=47), those infected with Cryptosporidium (n=43), and those who appeared to be healthy (n=20). All participating children were subjected to some biometric measurements (body mass index -BMI, weight and height for age percentile) and lipid profile assessment. BMI and height for age percentile were not significantly related to the G. lamblia and Cryptosporidium infections. Results showed that weight for age percentile was decreased significantly among children who had giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis compared to control group. Cholesterol levels were significantly increased in G. lamblia infected group and triglyceride was significantly increased in Cryptosporidium infected group. HDL was significantly raised up in both G. lambli and Cryptospordium infected group comparing to control. While non-significant differences were notice regarding LDL among groups
Managing patient loyalty through digital patient experience

This study aims at providing an understanding of the relationship between the digital experience of patients, innovation, and service quality to enhance patient loyalty to healthcare facilities in Indonesia. The data were then analyzed using the structural equation model. This study involved 214 patients at healthcare facilities in Indonesia, filling out questionnaires through an online survey. The data were analyzed using a structural equation model with Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) for the measurement model analysis. The results indicated that patient loyalty could be influenced by healthcare facilities that simultaneously implemented innovation, patient digital experience, and service quality. The novelty of this study was obtained by testing and analyzing patient digital relationships, innovation, service quality, and patient loyalty in a model, and using healthcare facilities in Indonesia as a research analysis unit. Moreover, it was compared with the health and non-health industries in other countries.
Mechanical properties and life cycle assessment of sugarcane bagasse and corn cob ashes‐based geopolymer concrete to promote circular economy

Geopolymer concrete (GC) has emerged as an environmentally friendly alternative to ordinary concrete, resulting from the alkalination of an Alumino‐Silicate (Al‐Si) source material. Large‐scale applications of GC are predicated on a suitable supply of Al‐Si sources, however rapid depletion of traditional sources like fly ash imposes a challenge therein and alternative source materials need to be identified. Agricultural waste ashes (AGWA) also exhibit high Al‐Si content; therefore, in this study, two AGWA, that is, Corn Cob Ash (CCA) and Sugarcane Bagasse Ash (SCBA) were used in lieu of fly ash for GC synthesis. The results for workability and mechanical testing showed that properties of GC remained intact for up to 20% and 10% CCA and SCBA, respectively. Life cycle assessment showed that AGWA‐based GC reduced the greenhouse gas emissions of ordinary concrete by 49% and can be used as an environmentally friendly alternative thereof, thus contributing to the circular economy.
The good, the bad, and the Internet: Investigating the impact of online prosocial and anti-social behaviors on well-being

Abstract Studies have acknowledged how Internet use can lead to increased loneliness, but while Internet use can lead to various types of behavior, less research has been done comparing the effects of different Internet behaviors on loneliness, such as prosocial and antisocial behaviors. Using survey data collected in Singapore, this study finds that online prosocial behavior reduces loneliness only when it enhances satisfaction with life, while online antisocial behavior increases loneliness only when satisfaction with life is unaffected. The findings provide support to the positive effects of engaging in pro-social behavior and suggest that a more reflective use of the Internet, such as engaging only in pro-social behavior, can help contribute to higher life satisfaction among users.
Association of Serum Interleukin-10 Level with Glycemic Status to Predict Glycemic Alteration with Periodontitis: A Cross-Sectional, Observational Study

Background and Aim: Studies showed bidirectional relationship between chronic periodontitis (CPD) and diabetes. This study was conducted to estimate the levels of serum interleukin (IL)-10 in patients with CPD and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) to evaluate the association of serum IL-10 levels with glycemic status and to evaluate the influence of periodontal inflammation on glycemic control. Setting and Design: A cross-sectional observational study. Materials and Methods: Eighty patients were divided into four groups consisting of 20 patients in each group. Group 1: healthy control, Group 2: T2DM without chronic periodontitis, Group 3: chronic periodontitis only (CPD), and Group 4: T2DM with chronic periodontitis (CPD). Plaque index, gingival index, pocket probing depth, clinical attachment loss, random blood sugar, and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level were recorded for categorizing patients into aforestated groups. Serum IL-10 level was measured by ELISA kit. Statistical Analysis Used: ANOVA statistics and post hoc Tukey's test were performed for comparing individual groups. Results: IL-10 was detected lowest in Group 3 followed by Group 4. Highest level of IL-10 was found in the healthy group then in Group 2. Conclusion: IL-10 levels have an inverse relationship with HbA1c. Lowest level of IL-10 in CPD dictates periodontal inflammation itself influences in regulating serum IL-10 level and poor glycemic control. Serum IL-10 level may be one of the predictors of glycemia.
Progress in understanding the role of hot electrons for the shock ignition approach to inertial confinement fusion

This paper describes the results of a series of experiments conducted with the PALS laser at intensities of interest for the shock ignition approach to inertial fusion. In particular, we addressed the generation of hot electrons (HE) (determining their average energy and number), as well as the parametric instabilities which are producing them. In addition, we studied the impact of HE on the formation and dynamics of strong shocks.
‘Intégrate, longueur, aire’ the centenary of the Lebesgue integral

‘After Jordan came Lebesgue, and we enter on the subject of another Book’, declared Bourbaki. J.C. Burkill remarked in, ‘It cannot be doubted that (Lebesgue's thesis) is one of the finest which any mathematician has ever written. ’ Loève in picturesquely sets the scene for us thus, ‘… the Archimedes of the extension (i.e. modern theory of measure) period was Henri Lebesgue. He took the decisive step in his thesis … . In fact contemporary (measure theory) still dances to Lebesgue's tunes. ’ Arguably, before 1902, mathematicians had yet to develop a theory of integration; Lebesgue's great thesis of that year changed this state of affairs irrevocably. In it, difficulties which had begun to plague the Riemannn integral were swept away as Lebesgue boldly extended the concept of the integral by what later came to be regarded as a completion process as profound as that leading from the rational numbers to the reals. Lebesgue created no School but his influence on twentieth century mathematics was profound. In this article celebrating the centenary of Lebesgue's thesis, we look first at Lebesgue's life and then in more detail at his seminal work on integration.
Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy failed to improve cumulative live birth rate in patients with limited good-quality embryos: a retrospective cohort study

Objectives: To evaluate whether preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) can improve pregnancy and neonatal outcomes for patients with limited good-quality embryos. Design: Retrospective cohort study. Setting: University hospital. Population: A total of 1,553 patients who intended to pursue PGT-A for the first time but obtained only two or less goodquality embryos on day 3 after oocyte retrieval were divided into two groups: 997 in the PGT-A group and 556 in the drop-out group of withdrawing PGT-A due to poor embryological outcome. Results: After adjusting for potential confounding factors, PGT-A group exhibited significantly lower cumulative rates of biochemical pregnancy (19.96% vs. 30.22%, P-adj < 0.001), clinical pregnancy (17.55% vs. 23.38%, P-adj < 0.001) and live birth (14.14% vs. 16.19%, P-adj = 0.005) per oocyte retrieval and longer median time to pregnancy and live birth compared with drop-out group. However, significant increases in rates of biochemical pregnancy (72.16% vs. 35.50%, P-adj < 0.001), clinical pregnancy (61.86% vs. 26.98%, P-adj < 0.001), and live birth (48.45 vs. 18.26%, P-adj < 0.001) per transfer were found in the PGT-A group. No significant differences were observed in cumulative miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy rates, number of ETs needed per live birth and neonatal outcomes. Conclusion: PGT-A failed to improve cumulative live birth rate or shorten time to pregnancy, but optimized pregnancy outcomes per transfer for patients with limited good-quality embryos.
Virtual vs. Hybrid Teamwork Quality in a Software Development Capstone Course

Like many institutions, our University switched to virtual classes during 2020 and 2021 because of COVID-19 pandemic. Adapting our Software Project capstone course to this format was challenging, since students work intensively in teams to develop software for an external client. In-person academic activities resumed in 2022, so we designed a hybrid version of the course, aiming to improve teamwork quality by bringing together the best of both worlds: virtual software development with in-person presentations and client meetings. In this paper, we analyze the effectiveness of this redesign, by comparing the results of conducting a survey over two semesters: Virtual (2021-2) and Hybrid (2022-1). We found that students in the virtual semester evaluated teamwork in a positive manner, mainly because of the sense of belonging that it created, resulting in more cohesive teams. Conversely, teamwork was more challenging in the hybrid course, where students’ perceived that some individuals were less committed to the project, affecting the overall workload balance. Although the hybrid format addressed some of the drawbacks of the virtual format, it did not lead to a clear improvement in teamwork quality as a whole, contrary to our expectations. We hypothesize that this is because students now had other in-person socialization opportunities and no longer relied on team projects to help alleviate the sense of isolation they endured during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
An Experimental Study to Assess Effectiveness of Acupressure on Relief of Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting among Cancer Patients in Selected Hospital , Punjab

International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research Available online at www.globalresearchonline. net © Copyright protected. Unauthorised republication, reproduction, distribution, dissemination and copying of this document in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. © Copyright protected. Unauthorised republication, reprod 243 *Ms. Ramandeep Kaur, Dr. Dimple Madaan, Ms. Ravleen Kaur *M.M. Institute of Nursing, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India. 1. SGRD College of Nursing, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India. *Corresponding author’s E-mail: ramanchaggar12@gmail.com
Drug Utilization Study and Adverse Drug Reactions Profile of Drugs in Patients of Ovarian Cancer in Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital

Ovarian cancer is one of the most common gynaecologic cancers. Concerns pertaining to major health burden on society can be reduced by drug utilization study which gives an idea for detecting early signals of irrational drug use This cross-sectional observational study aims at analyzing utilization pattern of drugs and Adverse drug reactions in the treatment of ovarian cancer at a tertiary care hospital in perspective of standard treatment guidelines. 170 patients of Ovarian Cancer receiving chemotherapy were enrolled in study after written informed consent of patients. Approval was obtained from institutional ethics committee. It was cross-sectional, observational study. Prescriptions were analysed for number of drugs prescribed using a predesigned format. Any Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) observed by patient or treating physician was noted and causality was assessed by Naranjo’s algorithm. Preventability and severity of ADRs were assessed by modified Schumock and Thornton scale, modified Hartwig and Siegel scale respectively. In our study, ovarian cancer was encountered maximum in age group of 60-80 years. Most commonly prescribed chemotherapeutic drug was Paclitaxel (96.47%). Causality assessment of ADR by Naranjo’s algorithm showed 45.56% definite, 29.9% probable and 24.54% possible reactions. According to modified Schumock and Thornton scale, 30.73% reactions are ‘not preventable’, 5.36% are probably preventable, 63.91% are ‘definitely preventable’. According to modified Hartwig and Siegel scale, 51.96% were ‘mild’ severity however 48.04% were ‘moderate’ severity.
Semantic Reading in Mathematics and Mathematics Teaching

This author already published one paper about semantic reading in mathematics teaching (Naziev, 2014). The paper contained short instructions on what semantic reading is and several more or less simple examples of the application of semantic reading in school algebra, geometry, probability, and calculus. In this paper, we will give a more instructive definition of semantic reading and several more complicated and, we hope, more interesting examples. Our work is connected with the results in artificial intelligence (Garrido, 2017). An important subject in the artificial intelligence is the automated (or mechanical) theorem proving, and, in particular, mechanical geometry theorem proving (Chou, 1988). The development of this last area has showed the evidence that in order to carry out proofs of geometry theorems mechanically, we have to strictly follow some rules and axioms (Chou, 1988). This is the main goal of our article, to show how important it is in mathematics, not only in artificial intelligence, to strictly follow axioms, definitions and theorems, that is, to read them semantically.
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Cecile S. Sunahara, David Rosenfield, Talha Alvi, Zachary Wallmark , Junghee Lee, Daniel Fulford , and Benjamin A. Tabak 1 Department of Psychology, Southern Methodist University 2 Department of Musicology and Ethnomusicology, University of Oregon 3 Center for Translational Neuroscience, University of Oregon 4 Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, University of Alabama at Birmingham 5 Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston University 6 Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Boston University
Maintaining Customer Loyalty and Satisfaction in Service Recovery through Javanese Philosophy

The concept of service failure and service recovery have been largely addressed in the literature. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between perceived justice, customer engagement, customer satisfaction, and customer loyalty in the context of service recovery. This study also considers the moderating role of apology and diuwongke, a Javanese-Indonesian philosophy for treating others with dignity and respect, as a condition that can strengthen or weaken the influence of the variables. The population of this study is customers of three large state-owned banks in two provinces in Indonesia, with the number of samples of 430 respondents, chosen using purposive sampling technique. The data is collected through online survey with Google Forms and analyzed using SEM-PLS with PLSpredict. The findings indicate that perceived justice has a positive influence on customer engagement, while customer engagement positively influences customer satisfaction and loyalty. Customer satisfaction is found to mediate the relationship between customer engagement and customer loyalty. Furthermore, this finding prove that apology plays a moderating role in the relationship between perceived justice and customer satisfaction, such that the relationship is stronger when apology is high. Finally, diuwongke is also found to moderate the influence of customer engagement on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty.