Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Subharmonic resonance, pairing and shredding in the mixing layer

An instability-wave analysis is presented to describe the spatial evolution of a fundamental mode and its subharmonic on an inviscid parallel mixing layer. It incorporates explicitly the weakly nonlinear interaction between the two modes. The computational finding that the development of the subharmonic, leading eventually to pairing or shredding, crucially depends on its phase relation with the fundamental is fully confirmed. Furthermore it is shown that a critical fundamental amplitude has to be reached before the (spatial) subharmonic becomes phase locked with the fundamental and exhibits a modified growth rate. Then the analysis is exploited to explain the occurrence of amplitude modulations in ‘natural’ mixing layers and to estimate the width of the subharmonic spectral peaks. Also, the case of oblique subharmonic waves is briefly touched upon. In the last part, ways are explored to model non-parallel effects, i.e. to handle the saturation of the rapidly growing subharmonic. Using this wave description, the role of mode interaction in the ‘vortex pairing’ and ‘shredding’ process is assessed.
Three-Dimensional Finite Element Study of Endodontically Treated Maxillary Central Incisors Restored Using Different Post and Crown Materials

Background/purpose: Restoring endodontically treated teeth is a common problem in dental practice. Post and core restorations are one of the major options in the rehabilitation of these teeth. However, there is no final decision regarding the best material or technique to be used with these restorations. So, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of different post and crown materials on the biomechanical behavior of restored maxillary central incisor using the finite element method. Materials and methods: A total of 10 3D models of endodontically treated maxillary central incisors restored with two prefabricated posts and three custom-made posts were modeled and grouped according to post material (gold, nickel-chrome, zirconia, and glass fiber) and crown material (lithium disilicate, and zirconia). Finite element analysis was conducted, and stress distribution was evaluated using von Mises criteria. Results: Both crown materials showed stress concentration at the force application site mainly on the intaglio palatal surface of the crown. However, more stress values were observed within zirconia crowns. All posts showed stress concentration at their buccal sides. However, more stress values were observed in zirconia and metal cast posts compared to glass fiber posts that transfer more stress to root dentin. Conclusions: Post and crown materials affect the stress distribution in the tooth-restoration complex. Using high elastic modulus posts slightly decreased stress in root dentin despite concentrating more stress within their structure. However, glass fiber posts resulted in more homogenous stress distribution in the tooth-restoration complex. Crown material did not influence the stress distribution in root dentin. Custom-made posts decreased stress within crowns, regardless of the crown material. However, more stress values were observed within zirconia crowns. Custom-made zirconia posts and cores showed a similar stress distribution as non-precious metal cast posts, so they may be used as a suitable option where esthetic is desirable.
Embedding Into Almost Left Factorizable Restriction Semigroups

The notion of almost left factorizability and the results on almost left factorizable weakly ample semigroups, due to Gomes and the author, are adapted for restriction semigroups. The main result of the paper is that each restriction semigroup is embeddable into an almost left factorizable restriction semigroup. This generalizes a fundamental result of the structure theory of inverse semigroups.
Dietary Zinc Intake and All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality in Korean Middle-Aged and Older Adults

We aimed to investigate the association between dietary zinc intake and total deaths, cancer, and cardiovascular disease death. In this prospective, 10-year, community-based cohort analysis, data from 143,050 adult participants (aged 40 years and older) were analyzed. Dietary zinc intake at baseline was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire. Harrell’s C-index was used to determine the optimal cut-off of dietary zinc intake with the log-rank test. Using the Cox proportional hazards regression models, the association between dietary zinc intake and all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular disease mortality was estimated using hazard ratios and 95% confidence intervals. During the mean 10.1 years of follow-up, 5436 participants expired, of whom 2355 died due to cancer and 985 died due to cardiovascular causes. After adjustment for confounders, dietary zinc intake was inversely associated with all-cause mortality (≤5.60 mg/day vs. >7.98 mg/day; hazard ratio, 1.13; 95% confidence interval, 1.01–1.25) and cardiovascular disease mortality (≤5.12 mg/day vs. >7.28 mg/day; hazard ratio, 1.42; 95% confidence interval, 1.11–1.81) but not with cancer mortality (≤5.60 mg/day vs. >10.08 mg/day; hazard ratio, 1.09; 95% confidence interval, 0.90–1.33). Dietary zinc intake was associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular disease mortality but not with cancer mortality. Our findings could suggest that recommending optimal dietary zinc intake is helpful for human health.
Effects of soybean oil plus additional forage and anabolic implant in finishing steers: feedlot performance, carcass composition, and meat quality

Abstract One hundred twenty crossbred steers were allotted to six weight blocks. Within each block, steers were allotted to one of four pens in a randomized complete block design (5 head per pen, 24 total pens). Treatments were low forage control diets (LFC) or high forage diets supplemented with soybean oil (HFO), without or with anabolic implant in 2 × 2 factorial arrangement. As compared with LFC, HFO reduced dry matter intake and average daily gain, without affecting the gain:feed ratio. Feeding HFO also decreased dressing yield and backfat thickness, with no impact on the longissimus dorsi area and Warner-Bratzler shear force. Meat from steers fed HFO contained greater relative proportion of cis-9, cis-12 18:2, cis-9, trans-11 18:2, and cis-9, cis-12, cis-15 18:3 as compared with LFC. Implanted steers had greater dry matter intake, average daily gain, and gain:feed ratio. Implants improved dressing yield, tended to increase the longissimus dorsi area, decreased backfat thickness, and increased meat Warner-Bratzler shear force. Meat from implanted steers contained greater relative concentration of cis-9, cis-12 18:2 and cis-9, cis-12, cis-15 18:3, without affecting cis-9, trans-11 18:2, as compared with non-implanted animals. No interaction of diet by implant was observed for these variables.
Quantitative impacts of vertical transport on the long-term trend of nocturnal ozone increase over the Pearl River Delta region during 2006–2019

Abstract. The Pearl River Delta (PRD) region in southern China has been subject to severe ozone (O3) pollution during daytime and anomalous nocturnal O3 increase (NOI) during nighttime. In this study, the spatiotemporal variation of NOI events in the PRD region from 2006 to 2019 is comprehensively analysed, and the role of vertical transport in the occurrence of NOI events is quantified based on observed surface and vertical O3 and the fifth-generation European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) reanalysis (ERA5) dataset. The results show that the average annual frequency of NOI events in the whole PRD region during the 14 year period is estimated to be 53 ± 16 d yr−1, with an average of 58 ± 11 µg m−3 for the nocturnal O3 peak (NOP) concentration. Low-level jets (LLJs) are the main meteorological processes triggering NOI events, explaining on average 61 % of NOI events. Annual NOI events exhibit an upward trend before 2011 (4.70 d yr−1) and a downward trend thereafter (−0.72 d yr−1), which is consistent with the annual variation of LLJs (r=0.88, p<0.01). Although the contribution of convective storms (Conv) to NOI events is relatively small with an average value of 11 %, Conv-induced NOI events steadily increased at a rate of 0.26 d yr−1 during this 14 year period due to the impact of urbanisation. Seasonally, a relatively higher frequency of NOI events is observed in spring and autumn, which is consistent with the seasonal pattern of LLJs and maximum daily 8 h average (MDA8) O3. Spatially, NOI events are frequent in the eastern PRD, which agrees well with the spatial distribution of the frequency of LLJs and partially overlaps with the distribution of MDA8 O3 concentration, suggesting that vertical transport plays a more important role in NOI events than daytime O3 concentration. The Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model coupled with the Community Multiscale Air Quality (CMAQ) model and the observed vertical O3 profiles are further applied to illustrate the mechanisms of NOI formation caused by LLJs and Conv. The results confirm that both LLJs and Conv trigger NOI events by inducing downdrafts with the difference being that LLJs induce downdrafts by wind shear, while Conv by compensating downdrafts. Through observational and modelling analysis, this study presents the long-term (2006–2019) trends of NOI events in the PRD region and quantifies the contribution of meteorological processes for the first time, emphasising the importance of vertical transport, as well as daytime O3 concentration for the occurrence of NOI events.
Thermo-optic coefficient of silicon at 1550 nm and cryogenic temperatures

The thermo-optic coefficient dn/dT of silicon was measured at 1550 nm in the wide temperature range from 5 K to 300 K. For this purpose an interferometric measurement scheme was applied using the silicon sample as a Fabry-Perot etalon. The high resolution of this setup revealed a thermo-optic coefficient as low as 10−8 K−1 at 5 K. The presented results show an excellent agreement with former measurements above 30 K including a value of dn/dT=1.8×10−4 K−1 at 300 K.
Attracting, Recruiting, and Retaining Medical Workforce: A Case Study in a Remote Province of Indonesia

Indonesia, one of the Asia Pacific low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), has suffered from a chronic medical workforce shortage. However, there are limited published studies describing the approaches implemented by the Indonesian government regarding the recruitment and retention of the medical workforce. This case study aimed to understand the current practices for recruitment and retention of the medical workforce in Indonesian rural and remote provinces. We conducted a case study of the Maluku Province of Indonesia with a document analysis and key informant interviews with officials responsible for medical workforce recruitment and retention. We used the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines as an analytical matrix to examine the recruitment and retention practices under the four domains of (i) educational, (ii) regulatory, (iii) financial, and (iv) professional and personal development and classified them into either University/Medical School level or Government/Non-government level. Our findings suggest that Indonesia implemented most of the WHO-recommended medical workforce recruitment and retention strategies. However, implementation is still problematic; hence, the aim of establishing an adequate, sustainable medical workforce has not been reached. Nationwide government intervention in educational aspects is important to magnify the impact of regional medical school initiatives. Relevant programmes must be re-evaluated and re-enforced concerning significance, comprehensiveness, and effectiveness for a sustainable rural and remote medical workforce.
Diffraction by a composite cylinder

The diffraction of a plane electromagnetic wave by a composite circular cylinder is studied theoretically. The cylinder comprises two 180 ° sectors; one is a perfect conductor, the other a dielectric. The incident wave is polarized parallel to the axis of the cylinder. A quasistatic method of solution is employed; it presumes that (2π/λ) (radius of cylinder) <1.0 approximately. Some curves of backscattering and forward scattering are presented.
Relativistic many-electron Hamiltonians

A review, not intended for experts, is given of a systematic approach to a relativistic theory of many-electron atoms which starts from first principles, i.e., from quantum electrodynamics. It is based on the construction of a relativistic configuration-space Hamiltonian Hrel, which is bona fide, i.e., possesses normalizable eigenstates which may be associated with atomic bound states. In this respect it differs drastically from the Dirac-Coulomb Hamiltonian, HDC, which has been the traditional starting point for the investigation of relativistic effects in heavy atoms but which suffers from "continuum dissolution" (CD). Hrel may be chosen in a variety of ways but all choices have in common the presence of positive-energy projection operators bracketing the Coulomb or Coulomb plus Breit interaction between electrons. Topics which are discussed within this context include mathematical aspects of these projection oeprators, the CD phenomenon, the field-theoretic interpretation of calculations based on the relativistic configuration-interaction method, and the effects of virtual electron-positron pairs on atomic energy levels. The problem of renormalization is briefly considered and a method for organizing the calculation of radiative corrections is sketched.
Improved least squares identification

An improved recursive least squares algorithm for parameter estimation is presented which includes: on/off criteria to prevent parameter drift during periods of low excitation; a variable forgetting factor which maintains the trace of the covariance matrix at a user-specified value; data preprocessing and normalization to improve numerical accuracy; scaling of the regressor vector to minimize the condition number of the covariance matrix; plus independent estimation of the mean values of the input/output data which can be used to eliminate errors due to d.c. bias or slowly drifting elements in the regressor vector. The algorithm can also include parameter projection to constrain the estimates to a priori specified regions and retains the formal properties, such as convergence, of a true weighted least squares algorithm. The proposed algorithm is compared with other modifications suggested in the literature, and its advantages are demonstrated by a simulated example.
Review of Reliable and Valid Noninvasive Tools for the Diagnosis of Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome

Background: Currently, invasive dynamic intracompartmental pressure (ICP) measurements are considered the gold standard for diagnosis of chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS). During recent years, different noninvasive imaging modalities have been presented as a possible replacement for ICP measurement. Purpose: To provide an overview of the current state of evidence and possibilities regarding noninvasive diagnostic methods for CECS. Study Design: Scoping review; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: The PubMed (MEDLINE) and Embase databases were searched using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. Full-text articles were included if they reported on noninvasive diagnostic methods for CECS, included ≥5 patients with CECS, and were published between 1994 and 2022. Articles not written in English were excluded. Systematic reviews, letters to the editor, and case reports were not eligible for inclusion. Out of 961 articles identified in the initial search, 25 studies (N = 1257 participants) were included. Risk of bias was assessed using the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies–Comparative (QUADAS-C) tool for comparative studies and the QUADAS-2 tool for noncomparative studies. Narrative synthesis was used to present results. Results: The level of evidence for the 25 studies ranged from 2 to 4. Four studies were classified as having a low risk of bias, 21 studies were classified as being at risk of bias. The following noninvasive diagnostic tools for CECS were reported: magnetic resonance imaging/diffusion tensor imaging (n = 8), near-infrared spectroscopy (n = 6), electromyography (n = 4), single-photon emission computed tomography (n = 5), ultrasound (n = 2), myotonometry (n=1) and predictive clinical model (n = 1). There was insufficient evidence in the literature to support the use of any of these noninvasive diagnostic tools as a gold standard for CECS. Conclusion: Despite the need to replace the controversial use of ICP for the diagnosis of CECS, our review indicated a lack of validity on all discussed noninvasive diagnostic tools as a replacement.
Level of Knowledge Regarding Mpox among Peruvian Physicians during the 2022 Outbreak: A Cross-Sectional Study

Introduction: Due to the high incidence of mpox in Peru and the poor knowledge about this disease among healthcare workers in non-endemic countries, it is crucial to determine the knowledge status of Peruvian physicians. Methodology: We conducted an analytical cross-sectional study based on an online survey from August to September 2022. Physicians who had a medical license and lived and practiced medicine in Peru were included. To evaluate the factors associated with a higher level of knowledge, we used crude (cPR) and adjusted (aPR) prevalence ratios with 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) using Poisson regression. Results: We included 463 physicians. The mean age was 36.6 (SD: 10.3) years, and most were male (58.1%). Regarding knowledge, the median knowledge score was 14 [IQR: 13 to 15] out of 17 points. In terms of knowledge gaps, only 60.7% of the participants knew that there was an FDA-approved vaccine for mpox, 49.0% of participants knew about mpox proctitis and 33.3% acknowledged that it could be transmitted by the bite of an infected rodent. We found that taking care of patients with mpox (aPR: 1.39; 95% CI: 1.13 to 1.72) was associated with higher knowledge (>p50), while living in the eastern macro-region (aPR: 0.62; 95% CI: 0.42 to 0.93) was associated with lower knowledge (≤p50). Conclusions: Our study showed a high level of knowledge about mpox among Peruvian physicians. However, educational campaigns may be necessary, especially for physicians from the eastern region and those who do not have clinical experience with mpox.
Effects of Magnetic Nanoparticles on the Functional Activity of Human Monocytes and Dendritic Cells

The use of nanoparticles in medicine is sometimes hampered by their potential to activate immune cells, eliciting inflammation or allergy. We investigated whether magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) or biomimetic magnetic nanoparticles (BMNPs) affect relevant activities of human monocytes. We found that the nanoparticles neither elicited the production of pro-inflammatory mediators IL-6 and TNFα by resting monocytes (when BMNP dose < 300 μg/mL) nor enhanced their secretion induced by R848, a molecule engaging virus-recognizing receptors, or bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS). MNPs and BMNPs neither induced the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), nor affected the ROS production elicited by the NADPH oxidase activator phorbol myristate acetate (PMA) or the fungal derivative β-glucan. BMNPs, but not MNPs, caused an up-regulation of the maturation markers CD80, CD83, and CD86 in immature monocyte-derived dendritic cells (DCs), whereas both nanoparticles did not affect the LPS-induced expression of these markers. Moreover, the nanoparticles were greedily ingested by monocytes and DCs without altering their viability. Therefore, these nanoparticles are candidates for medical applications because they do not activate pro-inflammatory activities of monocytes. Furthermore, their ability to stimulate DC maturation could be used for the design of vaccines. Moreover, harmlessly engulfed nanoparticles could be vehicles to carry molecules inside the immune cells to regulate the immune response.
Direct prediction of inelastic neutron scattering spectra from the crystal structure

Inelastic neutron scattering (INS) is a powerful technique to study vibrational dynamics of materials with several unique advantages. However, analysis and interpretation of INS spectra often require advanced modeling that needs specialized computing resources and relevant expertise. This difficulty is compounded by the limited experimental resources available to perform INS measurements. In this work, we develop a machine-learning based predictive framework which is capable of directly predicting both one-dimensional INS spectra and two-dimensional INS spectra with additional momentum resolution. By integrating symmetry-aware neural networks with autoencoders, and using a large scale synthetic INS database, high-dimensional spectral data are compressed into a latent-space representation, and a high-quality spectra prediction is achieved by using only atomic coordinates as input. Our work offers an efficient approach to predict complex multi-dimensional neutron spectra directly from simple input; it allows for improved efficiency in using the limited INS measurement resources, and sheds light on building structure-property relationships in a variety of on-the-fly experimental data analysis scenarios.
Influence of Multiple Anti-VEGF Injections on Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer and Ganglion Cell-Inner Plexiform Layer Thickness in Patients with Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Backgrounds and Objectives: To analyze the influence of multiple anti-VEGF intravitreal injections for exudative age-related macular degeneration on the thickness of peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and macular ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer (GC + IPL) using spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). Materials and Methods: A prospective interventional study of consecutive patients treated with intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) was performed. Average and sectorial values of RNFL and GC + IPL thickness were recorded using Cirrus SD-OCT at 0, 6, 12, and 24 months. Patients suffering from any ocular disease that could affect RNFL or GC + IPL thickness were excluded. Results: A total of 135 patients (70 women and 65 men, aged 65 ± 15 years) were included. The average number of injections per patient was 12.4 ± 2.4. Average RNFL and GC + IPL thickness prior to the first injection (87.6 ± 12.2 and 47.2 ± 15.5 respectively), and after 24-month follow-up (86.2 ± 12.6 and 46.7 ± 11.9 respectively) did not differ significantly (p > 0.05). There was a significant decrease in GC2, GC5 segments, and minimum GC + IPL thickness. Conclusion: Repeated anti-VEGF treatment did not cause significant changes in the thickness of RNFL and GC + IPL layers over a period of 24 months. The detected decrease in GC2 and GC5 sectors, as well as in minimum GC + IPL thickness, could be a sign of ganglion cell damage induced by the treatment or could occur during the natural course of the disease.