Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Neutrophil: Lymphocyte Ratio, Mean Platelet Volume and Serum Uric Acid as a Diagnostic and Prognostic Marker of Neonatal Sepsis

Background: Neonatal sepsis is still a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Aim of Study: Was to determine the typical pathogens that cause neonatal sepsis in neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit, to determine the impact of neonatal sepsis on blood results, and to determine the significance of mean platelet volume, uric acid levels and neutrophil lymphocyte ratio in the early diagnosis of neonatal sepsis. Patients and Methods: The study involved seventy cases and 70 matched healthy neonates that were recruited. All newborns had been examined with emphasis on the perinatal history, maternal history and focus on newborn risk factors. Sepsis screen was done in addition to mean platelets volume and uric acid serum levels. Results: MPV was used as a predictor for sepsis diagnosis: at the cutoff value of 9.15 fL had a sensitivity of 88% and specificity of 70% with a positive predictive value (PPV) of 50%, negative predictive value (NPV) of 94.9% and accuracy of 75%. Used as a predictor of sepsis diagnosis, serum uric acid had a PPV of 60.5%, NPV of 88.2%, and accuracy of 20%. It also had a sensitivity of 65.7% and specificity of 85.7%. Conclusions: Mean platelets volume, uric acid and neutrophil: Lymphocyte ratio serve as early indicators of neonatal sepsis as compared to the blood culture in diagnosis of neonatal sepsis diagnosis.
Skull Base Osteomyelitis: A Rare Cause of Multiple Cranial Nerve Palsies—A Case Report from Ghana

Introduction: Skull Base Osteomyelitis (SBO) is an infectious inflammation of the skull bones that is often caused by malignant otitis externa (MOE) and affects the temporal bone. This condition commonly affects immunocompromised individuals and the elderly, particularly those with a history of diabetes mellitus. Diagnosis is challenging because of non-specific symptoms that lead to late detection and complications. This report discusses a case of SBO with multiple bilateral cranial nerve abnormalities and highlights the diagnostic and management challenges in high-risk individuals with subtle clinical signs. Case presentation: This report describes a 63-year-old patient with hypertension and diabetes who underwent surgical debridement of the left ear due to malignant otitis externa 4 months prior to presentation. The patient presented with significant dysarthria, dysphagia, ptosis of the left eye with double vision, and hearing impairment in the left ear. Examination revealed bilateral CN VI palsy, right CN VII palsy, left CN VIII palsy, and a right CN XII deficit. Initial tests were unremarkable, but a high Fungitell assay and a second review of the CT scan and MRI revealed a pathological process in the base of the skull involving bony structures and cranial nerves bilaterally, which helped diagnose SBO. The patient was
A Study of Management of Adverse Reaction to Iodinated Contrast Media used in Computed Tomography at UCMS-TH

INTRODUCTION: Iodinated contrast media is used in computed tomography imaging to enhance the visibility of blood vessels and tissues. They have distinct clinical effectiveness and toxicity profiles. Although low osmolar contrast media have made iodinated contrast media safer in recent years, adverse reactions can sometimes occur. The management of adverse reactions to iodinated contrast media is an important aspect of patient care during computed tomography examinations. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the management of adverse reactions to iodinated contrast media during contrast-enhanced computed tomography examinations at Universal College of Medical Sciences and Teaching Hospital, Bhairahawa, Nepal. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective, observational study was conducted on 323 patients at Department of Radiodiagnosis and Medical Imaging, Universal College of Medical Sciences and Teaching Hospital, Bhairahawa, Nepal, from December 15, 2022 to May 15, 2023. All data was obtained from the Department of Radiodiagnosis and Medical Imaging, as per the study inclusion criteria. The data were analyzed with statistical package for the social sciences version 20. RESULTS: The mean age of study participants was 48.49±19.78 years. There were 34.67% male and 65.33% female patients involved in this study. Universal College of Medical Sciences and Teaching Hospital favoured a more strict approach, to determine the normal renal function and withhold metformin before iodinated contrast media exposure. 36.84% of patients had a history of previous adverse reactions, before undergoing contrast-enhanced computed tomography scans. Following iodinated contrast media administration, 94.74% experienced nausea and vomiting which was followed by mild urticarial (88.54%) and dyspnea (19.81%). Premedication protocol was predominantly implemented with antihistamine, pheniramine (73.1%), and corticosteroid, hydrocortisone (26.9%). Mild urticaria was treated with pheniramine (87.1%), nausea and vomiting was treated with metoclopramide (83.01%), dyspnea was treated by epinephrine, hydrocortisone and oxygen (9.38%). CONCLUSIONS: Universal College of Medical Sciences and Teaching Hospital has established a standard protocol for the management of adverse reactions experienced by patients during iodinated contrast media administration. Premedication with antihistamines and corticosteroids was recommended for highrisk patients.
Contribution of occupational therapy interventions in the approach of elderly people hospitalized in Acute Geriatric Units: a narrative review

Abstract Introduction The Acute Geriatric Units (AGU) are units specialized in caring for the elderly people. Specifically in Chile, there are few professionals dedicated to this area, despite establishing more acute geriatric units with an interdisciplinary team. From occupational therapy, an approach from an occupational perspective is possible. However, little evidence was found that explains the contribution of occupational therapy in AGU in the Chilean context. Objetive Summarize the contribution of the interventions carried out by occupational therapists to elderly people hospitalized in AGU, reviewing national and international literature. Methodology Narrative bibliographic review, between October 2021 and January 2022. Results The main results highlight the contribution of occupational therapy to address frailty in older people in interventions carried out by interdisciplinary teams, the promotion and respect for autonomy and independence (in Basic and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living), the functional recovery and preparation for discharge, contributing to the reduction of rehospitalization rates. Conclusion The participation of occupational therapy in the AGU provides tools and strengthens the skills of older people in order to allow them to function effectively in their occupations, independently and autonomously in various contexts, mainly in activities of daily living. In addition, it seeks to raise awareness of the importance of increasing specialization in this area and the need to increase the number of AGU nationwide.
Shorebirds in Parita Bay, Panama

ChitrG and east of Panama City support over 300,000 shorebirds (unpubl. data) but the species composition and seasonal abundance is poorly understood. Schneider & Mallory (1982) found no evidence of a spring build-up in numbers of shorebirds near the south entrance to the Panama Canal from January to May 1978 although the Westem Sandpiper Calidris mauri, Willet Catoptophorus emipalmatus and Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus are abundant in the region in winter (Ridgely 1981 ).
Fecundity of The Pine Processionary, Thaumetopoea Pityocampa (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775) In The Case Of Reforestation In Moudjbara (Djelfa - Algeria)

A study of the fecundity of female populations of the pine processionary in the Moudjbara reforestation indicates that there are cyclical variations in the reproduction of this species. Descriptive analysis of pine processionary oviposition lengths showed greater significance for oviposition deposited on needles than for oviposition deposited on twigs. A very highly significant difference was noted between the lengths of the egg-laying supports from the Moudjbara reforestation (p=0.0001). The 195 pine processionary oviposition sites revealed a total of 37,272 eggs, with an average of 191 eggs per oviposition site. Analysis of the variance between the various categories of eggs showed a highly significant probability (p=0.0001). Three parasitoids were identified that emerged from oviposits collected at the Moudjbara reforestation site, with rates varying from year to year. T. embryophagum was encountered only sporadically in 2018, 2019 and 2021, with respective percentages not exceeding 2%. For the four pine processionary caterpillar populations studied, B. servadeii appeared to be more abundant than O. pityocampae. The number of B. servadeii adults observed reached 83.91% in 2020. Parasitoid activity was greater on eggs located at the ends of the clutch. It also appears that O. pityocampae mainly parasitizes the upper part of the egg, whereas B. servadeii shows a preference for the lower part.
Optimization of ultrasound-assisted enzymatic hydrolysis of channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) frames yield high-calcium and high-amino acid hydrolysates

ABSTRACT In this study, a high-calcium and high-amino acid fish frame hydrolyzate (FFH) was prepared from channel catfish (Ictalurus punetaus) through ultrasound-assisted enzymatic hydrolysis (UAEH). A 4-factor and 3-level Box-Behnken design of response surface methodology was employed to optimize the hydrolysis conditions, where the independent variables were sonication power (W), sonication time (min), enzyme activity (U) and water-substrate ratio (v/w). The degree of hydrolysis (DH) and soluble calcium content (SCC) were used as response factors. The optimal hydrolysis conditions were found to be sonication power (X1) = 492.91 W, sonication time (X2) = 15.01 min, enzyme activity (X3) = 6677.88 U, and water-to-substrate ratio (X4) = 3.56 v/w. Under these conditions, UAEH effectively disintegrated fish frame collagen and converted bound calcium to soluble calcium. Nevertheless, this study investigated the pattern of collagen transformation into short peptides and free amino acids throughout the degradation process. These findings highlight the potential of the FFH from channel catfish to serve as a foundation for creating highly nutritious food additive. The outcomes of this study further enhance the food industry’s ability to capitalize on the nutritional benefits offered by fish frame hydrolyzates. This expansion of health-focused product options and endorsement of the sustainable use of fish by-products harmonizes seamlessly with the industry’s evolving goals of waste reduction and value optimization.
The Influence of Biological Soil Crusts on Soil Characteristics along a High Arctic Glacier Foreland, Nunavut, Canada

ABSTRACT This study explores the physical, chemical and microclimatological properties of soils along a High Arctic glacier foreland and adjacent moraine in relation to the development of biological soil crusts. We examine various edaphic properties: soil temperature, volumetric water content, organic carbon content, and texture in surface samples (∼1 cm) with and without a cover of biological soil crust as well as changes in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, organic carbon, pH, volumetric water content, bulk density, and texture in crusted surfaces (<1 cm) and soil cores (5 cm) along a chronosequence following deglaciation. Soil crusts developed within four years of deglaciation and subsequent peaks in crust cover and thickness coincided with an accumulation of nitrogen and organic carbon in the crust. Crusted surfaces had significantly higher volumetric water content, organic carbon, a greater silt and clay fraction, and lower temperature compared to uncrusted soils. A steady supply of water from glacier melt promoted rapid development of biological soil crusts, creating an edaphic environment with enhanced moisture and nutrient properties which contributed to the high rate of vascular plant succession previously observed on this foreland. Results presented in this study are compared with edaphic conditions at other circumpolar sites and glacier forelands.
A New Xenungulata (Mammalia) from the Paleocene of Patagonia, Argentina

Abstract A new form of Xenungulata Paula Couto, 1952 from red levels of the Peñas Coloradas Formation in a locality near Puerto Visser (45°17′S, 67°01′W), Chubut province, Argentina, is represented by a fragmentary left jaw with the m3 (MPEF-PV 1871). Notoetayoa gargantuai n. gen. and n. sp. is the first ever found in direct association with Carodnia feruglioi Simpson, 1935a which characterizes the incompletely known homonymous zone of the late Paleocene of Patagonia. A preliminary phylogenetic analysis, including representatives of “Condylarthra,” Litopterna, Notoungulata, Pyrotheria, Xenungulata and Astrapotheria, plus the characters that could be scored in the new taxon, was performed using TNT software. A single most parsimonious tree was obtained. Notoetayoa gargantuai has a closer phylogenetic relationship with the Xenungulate Etayoa bacatensis Villarroel, 1987 from the ? middle Paleocene of Colombia than with any other Tertiary ungulate group of South America. Notoetayoa gargantuai fills an important gap in the knowledge of the mammalian faunas from the Paleocene of Patagonia, particularly of the poorly known pre-Itaborian times.
Nutritional Status of Adolescent Girls in Rural Tamilnadu

Introduction: There are about 1.2 billion adolescents, a fifth of the world's population, and their numbers are increasing. Hence, it is essential to assess their nutritional status. Objectives: 1. To assess the nutritional status of adolescent girls and 2. To identify the correlations between socio-demographic characters and nutritional status among them. Materials and Methods: 245 adolescent girls aged between 10 and 19 years were selected from the rural areas of Kancheepuram district. Pretested questionnaire applied and clinical examination done. Variable Studied: Age Group, Type of Family, Religion, Monthly Family Income, Literacy and Family Size. Height, Weight and Body Mass Index Were measured. Results: The study found that prevalence of stunting is 47 (19.2%) and wasting is 69 (28.2%). Prevalence of undernutrition were common among the girls in the late adolescent group, Hindus, those who lived joint family, low monthly income and with the family size more than 7. Conclusion: It is essential to implement adolescent friendly health services as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) to improve the nutritional status.
Downtime from Work: Relationships among Workaholism, Work Engagement, Work Stress, and Paid Time Off

The purpose of this study was to investigate potential associations among workaholism, work engagement, work stress, and paid time off (PTO) usage. Although recovery from daily work stressors is essential for continued work success, almost one-third of PTO provided in the U.S. is not utilized. Therefore, a deeper investigation of who relinquishes this benefit (that enhances health and wellbeing) and, instead, does not use PTO days is crucial. Full-time employees (N = 302) in a variety of occupations in the U.S. were surveyed. Specifically, they were assessed on workaholism, work engagement, work stress, and PTO usage and potential relationships were examined. Our findings demonstrated that workaholism is negatively associated with PTO usage and positively related to work stress. Additionally, work stress is negatively linked to PTO usage and work engagement. Continued research on PTO usage, worker characteristics, and work-life initiatives may improve employee benefit packages, which could yield monetary savings for organizations. Furthermore, work-life initiatives enhance employee health and wellbeing, thereby increasing job performance and positively influencing organizations.
Effect of Accessing Antenatal Care Information via Social Media Platforms on Maternal and Fetal Well-Being during COVID-19 Pandemic

Background: The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic push the social media platforms rapidly to become the best choice for pregnant women to be used for accessing antenatal care information. So, the use of social media platforms could be effective in promoting maternal and fetal wellbeing. Aim of the study: the study aimed to assess the effect of accessing antenatal care information via social media platforms on maternal and fetal well-being during COVID-19 pandemic. Study design: Descriptive study was used to conduct this study. Setting: The study was conducted online on social media platforms through Facebook group . Sampling : A Purposive sample included 355 pregnant women. Three tools of data collection were used; I) Online questionnaire, II) Satisfaction Likert scale, III) Pregnancy follow up condition's questionnaire . Result : The present study revealed that the majority of the studied pregnant women reported that accessing antenatal care information via social media platforms was effectively on maternal well-being, (77.5%,71.5%) socially, psychologically and 56.3% physically, respectively. In addition to, it was effectively on fetal well-being. Moreover, there was statistically significant relation between total score of knowledge and total score of satisfaction and total score of effect of accessing antenatal care information via social media platforms on maternal and fetal well-being, respectively. Conclusion: The Majority of the studied pregnant women had satisfactory level of knowledge about antenatal care information during COVID-19 Pandemic. Most of the pregnant women have many channels of social media platforms as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Google, WhatsApp, and Telegram and also, they satisfied with them. In addition to, majority of the studied pregnant women reported that accessing antenatal care information via social media platforms was effectively on maternal and fetal well-being. Recommendation: Integrate web or mobile technology-based program about pregnant women in nursing clinical practice. Further study, to explore the effect of digital educational program on а diverse areas as postnatal
SKELETAL AND DENTAL ANATOMY OF LAMNIFORM SHARK, CRETALAMNA APPENDICULATA, FROM UPPER CRETACEOUS NIOBRARA CHALK OF KANSAS

Abstract Cretalamna ( = Cretolamna) appendiculata is an extinct lamniform shark primarily known by isolated teeth and traditionally classified into Cretoxyrhinidae. Here, a partial skeleton of C. appendiculata from the Upper Cretaceous Niobrara Chalk of Kansas is described. The reconstructed dentition partially corroborated with some articulated teeth on an upper jaw indicates that the shark had a lamnoid tooth pattern. Adjacent teeth apparently abutted each other without overlap and the dentition likely had a cutting function. The reconstruction presented here differs from previously published reconstructed dentitions of C. appendiculata based on isolated teeth or purely disarticulated tooth sets. The overall dental pattern of C. appendiculata is found to be more similar to the pattern of extant Lamna spp. than to that of a cretoxyrhinid, Cretoxyrhina mantelli, possibly indicating that Cretalamna appendiculata may not belong to Cretoxyrhinidae. The estimated jaw lengths indicate an upper jaw overbite, which concomitantly implies a subterminal mouth in the shark. The jaw morphology indicates the presence of large dorsal and ventral quadratomandibularis muscles. The vertebrae of C. appendiculata are confirmed to be of lamnoid type, reaffirming C. appendiculata to be a lamniform. Cretalamna appendiculata probably had a fusiform body with a caudal fin not as elongate as in modern alopiids. The C. appendiculata individual likely measured at least 2.3 m and possibly as large as 3 m in total length. The extant phylogenetic bracket approach indicates that C. appendiculata possessed a dental bulla in each jaw. Cretalamna appendiculata was probably an ecological generalist.
14C Analysis of Annual Tree Rings from the Vicinity of the Chernobyl NPP

Samples of >40 pine trees were collected from around the Chernobyl NPP for radiocarbon measurement, to determine the spatial distribution of excessive 14C in tree rings from 1986 consequent upon accidental radiocarbon release. Tree samples were collected during 1995–1996 from sites situated at distances >2.5 km from the NPP and covering a variety of directions in relation to the NPP. To evaluate δ14C for 1986 annual rings, we compared 14C levels for separate 1985–1987 annual rings, taking into account the trend of operational releases. Early and late wood samples for 1986 annual tree rings were measured separately to increase the sensitivity and precision of measurements. The maximum value observed for excessive accidental radiocarbon levels (δ14C) was found to be 124 pMC (281.6 Bq kg-1 C). We present δ14C values for examined sites; their spatial distribution shows a high irregularity of atmospheric 14C depending on direction from the NPP. Using obtained data, we reconstruct the temporal behavior of 14C release during the Chernobyl accident with the aid of atmospheric transport modeling. The total amount of 14C released from 26 April to 5 May 1986 has been estimated as 44 TBq.
Effects of commercial bacterial inoculants on fermentation and nutritive quality of wheat and annual legume mixed silages

In the present study fermentation quality, microbial populations and nutritive value of wheat and some cool season annual legume (forage pea, grass pea and vetch) mixed silages (25:75, 50:50 and 75:25) using various commercial bacterial inoculants (Pioneer 1188, Pioneer 11A44 and Pioneer 11CFT) were determined. Wheat and legume species were sown in separate plots and these plants were harvested when wheat reached the dough stage about 180 days after plant emergence. The present study was conducted in a factorial (3 legume species×3 inoculants×5 mixtures) arrangement design. Results showed that effects of legume species on ADF, crude ash, pH, lactic acid bacteria, enterobacteria, yeast and mold, lactic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, butyric acid and ammonia nitrogen were significant (P < 0.05). Crude protein, silage fermentation features and microbial populations were affected (P<0.05) by inoculants. Effects of mixture ratios on dry matter, chemical compositions, relative feed value, fermentation parameters of silages were significant (P < 0.05). It was determined that ensiling the 50 % wheat with 50% grass pea with the use of inoculant 1188 as an additive could give a good result both in terms of nutritive value and fermentation quality. Bangladesh J. Bot. 52(3): 775-782, 2023 (September)
Morphologic alterations to Jakara channel due to urbanization

A B ST R A C T This study assesses the impact of urbanization on the Jakara stream channel - a semi arid area that has received little attention. The proportion of the catchment under impervious cover was determined along the Jakara catchment using black and white air photographs taken in 1961and 1981 satellite imagery of 1987, 1995 and 2006. These were used together with land use maps, road maps and layout plans and ground truthing. Consistent and significant differences in the sites were demonstrated in bankfull width, depth, cross section and wetted perimeter. Channel density increased by 28.6% due to storm sewers, culverts and other runoff removal. About 99 percent of the Jakara channel banks in the urban reach and 30 percent n the semi urban reach are artificially reinforced to prevent channel widening by bank erosion. In addition, residential and commercial landowners filled the channel margins to increase property acreage. Physical channel structure has changed from a pool/riffle sequence to a uniform pattern. Results obtained here show that there are major alterations to the morphology of drainage systems. They need to be taken into account to better understand the hydrologic response of anthropogenic basins, and to improve the modeling, planning and design of sub-urban and urban areas. Finally, a series of advantages of this approach are also discussed.