Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Comparison of Body Image Perception and Depression in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Non-PCOS Women

Objectives: The aim of the current study was to appraise the relationship between women’s body image perception and depression in case and controls. Methods: In this case-control study 60 polycystic ovarian syndrome patients established agreeing to the Rotterdam criteria and 60 healthy controls of reproductive age group were enrolled. The PCOS patients and healthy controls were evaluated on questionnaire for physical appearance and depression. Body image perception was accessed using the validated Body Esteem Scale. The symptoms of Depression were evaluated with the Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology-Self Report. Results: 55% of PCOS patients had depression while 36.7% were found with depression in the control group. In the PCOS group 65% of patients were found with positive body image while 98.3% of patients were found with positive body image. Significant association of study cases group was found with BMI group (p=0.049), diet habit (p=0.013), depression (p=0.044) and body image (p=0.000). Patients with depression are also more likely to have PCOS in comparison with those who haven’t (OR=2.111). Conclusion: There was a significant association of study group with body image perception and depression. Therefore, health of the patients with this set of symptoms is essential to be acknowledged more fully, predominantly in relation to the despair and poor body image. The outcomes of this study foster implications for clinical practice and propose that a multidisciplinary team should be involved in treatment of PCOS. Key words: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (QIDS), Depression.
A Text Mining-Based Survey of Pre-Impressions of Medical Staff toward COVID-19 Vaccination in a Designated Medical Institution for Class II Infectious Diseases

The present study investigated the pre-impressions of medical staff toward coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination in a designated medical institution for class II infectious diseases in Sakaide, Japan using a text mining analysis. A total of 387 medical staff were surveyed on their pre-vaccination impressions toward the COVID-19 vaccine using an open-ended questionnaire from March 1st to 7th (the first survey) and from March 22nd to 28th (the second survey) at Sakaide City Hospital, Sakaide, Japan. A total of 296 people answered the question for the first time and 234 people answered for the second time among the 387 people. The vaccination rate was slightly lower for the younger generation than for the older generation. Before the first vaccination, the younger generation expressed concerns about side effects as well as a negative impact on pregnancy. However, before the second vaccination, there were fewer concerns regarding side effects and words of reassurance were also noted. Nurses expressed more opinions about side effects in both the first and second vaccinations than other medical staff. Concerns regarding side effects among medical staff decreased with the progression of COVID-19 vaccination. These data may provide useful information about the promotion of COVID-19 vaccination to the public, particularly in the young generation and women.
Use of Advanced Artificial Intelligence in Forensic Medicine, Forensic Anthropology and Clinical Anatomy

Three-dimensional convolutional neural networks (3D CNN) of artificial intelligence (AI) are potent in image processing and recognition using deep learning to perform generative and descriptive tasks. Compared to its predecessor, the advantage of CNN is that it automatically detects the important features without any human supervision. 3D CNN is used to extract features in three dimensions where input is a 3D volume or a sequence of 2D pictures, e.g., slices in a cone-beam computer tomography scan (CBCT). The main aim was to bridge interdisciplinary cooperation between forensic medical experts and deep learning engineers, emphasizing activating clinical forensic experts in the field with possibly basic knowledge of advanced artificial intelligence techniques with interest in its implementation in their efforts to advance forensic research further. This paper introduces a novel workflow of 3D CNN analysis of full-head CBCT scans. Authors explore the current and design customized 3D CNN application methods for particular forensic research in five perspectives: (1) sex determination, (2) biological age estimation, (3) 3D cephalometric landmark annotation, (4) growth vectors prediction, (5) facial soft-tissue estimation from the skull and vice versa. In conclusion, 3D CNN application can be a watershed moment in forensic medicine, leading to unprecedented improvement of forensic analysis workflows based on 3D neural networks.
Wood vinegar for control of broadleaf weeds in dormant turfgrass

Abstract Wood vinegar, a product of pyrolysis, can induce phytotoxicity on plants when applied at an adequate rate and concentration. The objective of this research was to investigate wood vinegar obtained from the pyrolysis of apple tree branches for weed control in dormant zoysiagrass. In environment-controlled growth chambers, white clover visual injury and shoot mass reduction were evaluated and compared to the nontreated control after wood vinegar application at 1,000, 2,000, or 4,000 L ha–1 under 10 C or 30 C temperature conditions. Averaged across rates, wood vinegar rapidly desiccated white clover and caused 83% and 71% visual injury at 10 C and 30 C, respectively, at 1 d after treatment (DAT). Averaged across temperatures, wood vinegar at 1,000, 2,000, and 4,000 L ha–1 reduced white clover shoot mass by 56%, 81%, and 98% from the nontreated control at 10 DAT, respectively. In field experiments, weed control increased as wood vinegar rates increased from 1,000 to 5,000 L ha–1 in dormant zoysiagrass. The effective application dose of wood vinegar required to provide 90% control (ED90) of annual fleabane, Persian speedwell, and white clover was determined to be 2,450, 2,300, and 4,020 L ha–1, respectively, at 2 wk after treatment. Turf quality did not differ among the wood vinegar treatments and the nontreated control when zoysiagrass completely recovered from dormancy. Overall, results illustrate that wood vinegar resulting from the pyrolysis of apple tree branches can be used as a nonselective herbicide in dormant turfgrass, offering a new nonsynthetic herbicide option for weed control in managed turf. Nomenclature: Annual fleabane; Erigeron annuus L. Pers. ; Persian speedwell; Veronica persica Poir. ; white clover; Trifolium repens L. ; apple; Malus domestica L. ; zoysiagrass; Zoysia japonica Steud.
Metabolic Profile and Mycoherbicidal Activity of Three Alternaria alternata Isolates for the Control of Convolvulus arvensis, Sonchus oleraceus, and Xanthium strumarium

Alternaria alternata isolates C1, S1, and X3 were isolated respectively from the weeds Convolvulus arvensis, Sonchus oleraceus, and Xanthium strumarium in Algiers during 2016 and identified by morphological and molecular analyses. The aim of this investigation was to chemically characterize the exometabolome of these fungi and to evaluate the myco-herbicidal potential of their culture filtrates, crude extracts, or fractions towards target weeds. Results revealed a great heterogeneity in the biochemical profiles of the exometabolome with the remarkable presence of two compounds: tenuazonic acid (TeA) and triprenyl phenol-7 (SMTP-7). To the best of our knowledge, SMTP-7—found in all the isolates—as well as 12-methoxycitromycin detected in the culture filtrate of isolate C1, have never been reported to be produced by A. alternata. Some fractions of isolates C1 and S1 showed symptoms (necrosis and chlorosis) on the detached leaves of C. arvensis and S. oleraceus, respectively with up to 100% phytotoxic effect at low concentration. In conclusion, biochemical characterization revealed great difference of C1, S1, and X3 exometabolome that is likely to explain the difference in their phytotoxic activity. Some fractions (d1, e1, h1, i1, a2, and f2) of isolates C1 and S1 of A. alternata caused severe necrosis and chlorosis on the injured detached leaves of C. arvensis and S. oleraceus, respectively.
Comparison of Sen Transformer and Unified Power Flow Controller on Spot Price Variation of Real and Reactive Power under Maximum Loadability Condition

Abstract In competitive electricity markets, the locational marginal price, or spot price, of power has become an important indicator of competitiveness and market efficiency. System operators throughout the world utilize the locational marginal price of active power for congestion management, auctioning of transmission rights, and pricing of transmission service. Recent studies have indicated the locational marginal price of reactive power has a role to play in improving system reliability and pricing voltage support services. In this article, a study of variation in locational marginal price of active and reactive power under normal and maximum loadability conditions has been carried out. A two-step optimization problem of maximizing system loadability and social welfare is proposed. Recently, there has been considerable interest in the role of power flow controllers in competitive electricity markets. In this article, a comparative study of impact of power flow control devices, such as the unified power flow controller and Sen transformer, on locational marginal prices of active and reactive power under maximum loadability condition has been carried out. The placement of these power flow control devices in a system has been obtained using mixed-integer non-linear programming. The study has been conducted on two IEEE test systems—14- and 57-bus—for a pool market model.
UPAYA PENGEMBANGAN USAHA KECIL DAN MENENGAH (UKM) DENGAN MEMANFAATKAN E-COMMERCE

Usaha Kecil dan Menengah (UKM) merupakan salah satu bidang yang memberikan kontribusi yang signifikan dalam memacu pertumbuhan ekonomi Indonesia. Hal ini dikarenakan daya serap UKM terhadap tenaga kerja yang sangat besar dan dekat dengan rakyat kecil. Tetapi UKM yang ada di Indonesia masih menghadapi berbagai masalah antara lain masalah promosi, pemasaran dan penjualan penjaualan produk yang dihasilkan. Seiring perkembangan teknologi informasi dan komunikasi, maka ia juga telah dimanfaatkan untuk pemasaran dan penjualan produk-produk melalui dunia maya yang sering disebut E-commerce. Penjualan dan pemasaran produk melalui dunia maya mempunyai banyak keuntungan, yaitu cakupan yang luas, tidak mengenal ruang dan waktu, dapat dilakukan kapan saja dan dimana saja. Oleh karena itu E-commerce patut dicoba untuk membantu mengembangkan UKM yang ada di Indonesia. Kata Kunci : E-Commerce, UKM, ICT
An introduction to the structural design of rocking wall‐frames with a view to collapse prevention, self‐alignment and repairability

The purpose of this article is to present a new method of analysis for the structural design of pin‐supported rocking wall‐moment frames with supplementary devices and post‐tensioned stabilizers. The function of the wall is to prevent soft story failure, impose uniform drift and provide support for the supplementary equipment. The proposed methodology lends itself well to several seismic design strategies, ranging from severe damage avoidance, to collapse prevention, to structural self‐alignment and repairability. Repairability means avoiding major damage to columns and foundations. The success of the resulting solutions is due to the single degree of freedom behavior of the combined system and the fact that its overall performance is not significantly affected by minor changes in the stiffness of the wall. The sensitivity of the response to wall rigidity is addressed by comparing the maximum elastic slope of the wall with a fraction of the specified uniform drift. The limitations of rocking wall‐moment frames, as viable lateral resisting systems, have been addressed. Several worked examples have been presented to provide insight and technical information that may not be readily available from electronic output. The proposed solutions are exact within the bounds of the theoretical assumptions and are ideally suited for manual as well as spreadsheet computations. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Higher Risk of Gastric Helicobacter pylori Infection in Patients with Periodontitis: A Nationwide Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study in Taiwan

Periodontitis is the most prevalent chronic inflammatory oral disease that is characterized by tooth loss and is commonly associated with several systemic inflammatory diseases. Some epidemiological studies suggest that those suffering from periodontitis might be at a greater risk of developing gastric Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection; however, evidence that showing the association between periodontitis and the risk of gastric Hp infection is less clear. We conducted a large-scale, population-based study in Taiwan with a 13-year follow-up period to evaluate the risk of gastric Hp in a periodontitis patient cohort. To conduct this study, we used epidemiological data from the Taiwanese Longitudinal National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD) from 2000 to 2013. We selected 134,474 participants (64,868 males and 69,606 females with a minimum age of 20 years), with and without periodontitis, and matched patient cohort groups for age, sex, index year, and co-morbidities. The Cox proportional hazards regression model was used to examine the risk of gastric Hp infection in patients with periodontitis. Patients with periodontitis exhibited a higher risk of developing gastric Hp infection compared to those individuals/groups without periodontitis (1.35 vs. 0.87 per 1000 person-years, adjusted the hazards ratio (aHR 1.52), and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) 1.38–1.67, p < 0.001). The risk of gastric Hp infection persisted even after stratifying by age (aHR = 1.96 (1.79–2.13) for 50–64 years and 1.70 (1.49–1.94) for ≥65 years), gender (aHR = 1.20 (1.11–1.29) for men), and presence of comorbidities of hypertension (aHR = 1.24 (1.11–1.38)), hyperlipidemia (aHR = 1.28 (1.14–1.42)), COPD (aHR = 1.45 (1.31–1.61)), CLD (aHR = 1.62 (1.47–1.77)) and CKD (aHR = 1.44 (1.04–1.99)). Overall, our findings showed that periodontitis patients have a greater risk for gastric Hp than individuals without periodontitis. Clinicians should perform regular good oral hygiene practices, along with newer treatments, for patients with periodontitis, especially those at higher risk of gastric Hp infection.
Simulation Study of System Operating Efficiency of EV Charging Stations with Different Power Supply Topologies

This paper discusses the effect of power supply and power conversion structure on system operating efficiency of an EV charging station. The system efficiencies of two EV charging stations (ECS), AC bus (ABECS) and DC bus (DBECS), are evaluated by a simulation analysis. The effect of power conversion structure is investigated by an analytical model constructed in MATLAB. Based on the battery characteristics, we build an energy loss model of various components of EV charging stations with different topologies including distribution transformer, power cable and charger with different conversion structure. Using this model, the system operation efficiencies of charging stations equipped with an AC or a DC supply bus are compared. The comparative results for both power supplies, acquired by the appropriate MATLAB/Simulink simulations, are presented.
Description of the unknown female of Cosmosoma papalo (Laguerre, 2010) (Lepidoptera: Erebidae, Arctiinae) with a new state record from Mexico

ABSTRACT The female of Cosmosoma papalo (Laguerre) and its genitalia are described and illustrated here for the first time. A new record of this endemic moth provides a distributional extension of 101 km to the northwest of the type locality, in a secondary cloud forest fragment of mountainous central Veracruz, Mexico. Biogeographic comments on distributional patterns are made.
The Pathogenic Role of Long Non-coding RNA H19 in Atherosclerosis via the miR-146a-5p/ANGPTL4 Pathway

The abnormally expressed long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) H19 has a crucial function in the development and progression of cardiovascular disease; however, its role in atherosclerosis is yet to be known. We aimed to examine the impacts of lncRNA H19 on atherogenesis as well as the involved mechanism. The outcomes from this research illustrated that the expression of lncRNA H19 was elevated in mouse blood and aorta with lipid-loaded macrophages and atherosclerosis. Adeno-associated virus (AAV)-mediated lncRNA H19 overexpression significantly increased the atherosclerotic plaque area in apoE−/− mice supplied with a Western diet. The upregulation of lncRNA H19 decreased the miR-146a-5p expression but increased the levels of ANGPTL4 in mouse blood and aorta and THP-1 cells. Furthermore, lncRNA H19 overexpression promoted lipid accumulation in oxidized low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL)-induced THP-1 macrophages. However, the knockdown of lncRNA H19 served as a protection against atherosclerosis in apoE−/− mice and lowered the accumulation of lipids in ox-LDL-induced THP-1 macrophages. lncRNA H19 promoted the expression of ANGPTL4 via competitively binding to miR-146a-5p, thus promoting lipid accumulation in atherosclerosis. These findings altogether demonstrated that lncRNA H19 facilitated the accumulation of lipid in macrophages and aggravated the progression of atherosclerosis through the miR-146a-5p/ANGPTL4 pathway. Targeting lncRNA H19 might be an auspicious therapeutic approach for preventing and treating atherosclerotic disease.
An Assessment of Loop Detector and RTMS Performance

Traffic detectors support most traffic management applications, so it is important that a detector performs as expected. This study evaluates the performance of four loop sensor models and the Remote Traffic Microwave Sensor (RTMS), adding to the body of sensor performance knowledge through the use of new analytical techniques. The study collected contact closure data from all five of the detectors and concurrent video data. Each loop sensor was deployed following Caltrans guidelines for at least 24 hours across dual loop detectors in each lane of I-80, north of Oakland, CA. The research examined various distributions of the individual vehicle actuations from each of the detectors. This exercise found two loop sensor models locked up and not provide any data to the controller although they appeared fully functional from the front panel. The median on-time varied between the RTMS and the loop sensors, as well as from one loop sensor model to the next, which means the occupancy measurements will also change. The video was used to manually validate each vehicle passage over extended periods, preselected at random, with the errors classified by type (e.g., non-detected vehicle) and source (e.g., due to a lane change maneuver). The RTMS exhibited problems due to occlusion and reflections, while two of the loop sensors exhibited non-negligible problems. Then, the detector data are aggregated and used to evaluate the performance of each sensor under standard operation. Next, the results of two earlier evaluations of the RTMS are presented. The reports have not been formally published and to address the omission, this section recaps the relevant portions of those two studies in the context of the results presented above. This first effort considered the aggregated data reported by the RTMS using its internal controller emulation in comparison to dual loop detectors. The RTMS occupancy and flow measures are shown to be noisier than loops, though the velocity estimates are almost as good as those from single loops. The second study considers aggregate measurements from the contact closure data, comparing the RTMS against the dual loop detectors. For reference, the work also compared one loop against another in a dual loop detector, with the spacing between loops being greater than the spacing between the reference loops and the RTMS detection zone. As is illustrated in this study, the RTMS shows lane dependent results.
SETTLEMENT OF BUILDINGS AND ASSOCIATED DAMAGE

The paper deals with allowable differential settlement of structures and the prediction of such settlements. Since the terminology used to described foundation movements is often confused and even misleading, a consistent set of definitions is given in the firest part of the paper. An approach (apparently first used by Polshin and Tokar, 1957) to assess allowable differential settlements is outlined which is based on the assumption that the onset of visible cracking is associated with a critical value of tensile strain. The critical value of tensile strain is not a constant since it depends on a number of factors such as the function of the building and the texture of the finishes. However, values which appear to be acceptable for many purposes lie in the range of 0.05 to 0.1 percent for brickwork and blockwork set in cement mortar and 0.03 to 0.05 percent for reinforced concrete. The approach is used to study the damage criteria for simple beams and indicates that the allowable deflection ratio depends on the length to height ratio, relative stiffness in shear and bending, the degree of tensile restraint built into the structure and the mode of deformation of the structure. Using a critical value of tensile strain equal to 0.075 percent, good agreement is obtained between the theoretical damage criteria for simple beams and a large number of observations on a wide range of types of building. It is concluded that while the allowable limit of angular distortion of 1/500 proposed by Skimpton and MacDonald (1956) is satisfactory for frame buildings, it is unsafe for load-bearing walls undergoing sagging, and the criterion proposed by Polshin and Tokar (1957) is more appropriate. The study demonstrates that unreinforced load-bearing walls are particularly vulnerable to damage when subjected to hogging when even the criterion of Polshin and Tokar is unsafe. For most buildings it is the relative deflections that occur subsequent to the application of the finishes that cause damage. The ratio between the immediate and total settlement is therefore important. For overconsolidated clays the ratio is observed to be about 0.6 while for normally consolidated clays it is generally less than 0.2. It is concluded that the approach to the problem of allowable settlements should be based on assessing the global stiffness of a structure (including its finishes) and then estimating the relative deflections that will result from its interaction with the ground. The relative deflections can then be compared with the damage criteria given in the paper. /Author/
Risk and Prevention of Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation during Immunosuppression for Non-Oncological Diseases

Reactivation of overt or occult HBV infection (HBVr) is a well-known, potentially life-threatening event which can occur during the course of immunosuppressive treatments. Although it has been described mainly in subjects receiving therapy for oncological or hematological diseases, the increasing use of immunosuppressant agents in non-oncological patients observed in recent years has raised concerns about the risk of reactivation in several other settings. However, few data can be found in the literature on the occurrence of HBVr in these populations, and few clear recommendations on its management have been defined. The present paper was written to provide an overview of the risk of HBV reactivation in non-neoplastic patients treated with immunosuppressive drugs, particularly for rheumatological, gastrointestinal, dermatological and neurological diseases, and for COVID-19 patients receiving immunomodulating agents; and to discuss the potential strategies for prevention and treatment of HBVr in these settings.