Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Assessing the mechanical state of sediment and rock during deformation: the example of the Bude Formation, South-west England

The general thesis aim was to establish geometric criteria to distinguish between folds formed in unlithified sediment and lithified rock using dip isogon analyses on folds in sediment, lithified rock, migmatites and model materials. The methods involved connecting points of equal dip and measuring layer thicknesses at these points to calculate fold classes and to understand class changes around the folded layer. The criteria were applied to the Bude Formation folds and confirmed that the slump folds developed in sediment, but that also the Variscan tectonically-generated ‘upright’ chevron folds developed in sediment. ‘Inclined-to-recumbent’ chevron folds exhibit characteristics of folding in interbedded sediment and rock, suggesting that Variscan deformation affected the formation during lithification. The methods can be used to determine compressional structural evolutions with respect to lithification in other basins. The specific thesis aim was to study the sedimentary and structural evolution of the Late Carboniferous Bude Formation, Culm Basin, SW England. New sedimentary structures identified in the formation include: centimetric-scale muddraped ripple laminations; decimetric-scale mud-draped and non mud-draped troughs; and metric-scale tabular cross-stratification. The sedimentary structures, plus analyses of palaeoflow indicators, ichnofabrics and geochemistry, suggest that the formation records a mixed depositional environment, with fluctuating base levels and mainly fresh-to-brackish water conditions in a lacustrine or possibly marginal-marine setting. The map work revealed decametric-scale local structures in the Black Rock foreshore that formed prior to chevron folding. The basin-scale Widemouth South Fault (WSF) juxtaposes the Bude and Crackington formations that are separated stratigraphically by 300 m. The movement along the WSF is considered using three structural models from the deformation accommodated to its north and its south. Although no model holds fully, the Freshney et al (1972) ‘late’ normal-faulted Widemouth South Fault model is the most plausible, suggesting that the Culm Basin accommodated progressive compressional deformation prior to extension.
Bacteriological Profile of Surgical Site Infections (SSIs)- A Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital

BACKGROUND All postoperative surgical infections occurring in an operative site are termed Surgical Site Infections (SSIs). SSI is a common form of nosocomial infection and is a common complication associated with surgery. They are responsible for increasing cost, length of hospital stay, morbidity and mortality. Surgical site infection is a major public health problem worldwide. We wanted to determine the incidence of SSI rates, bacteriological profile, and the resistant pattern in a tertiary care centre. This prospective study was conducted in a tertiary care centre in Bangalore in the Department of Microbiology over a period of 6 months. 180 patients with surgical site infections were studied. Wound swabs and pus samples were collected and processed as per standard microbiological techniques. Antimicrobial testing was done using Vitek 2K automated method. MRSA, ESBL types of resistance among the isolates were detected and characterized as per CLSI guidelines. positive bacteria. These strains demonstrated extensive antibiotic resistance to the drugs tested. Minimizing postoperative wound infections relies on adequate asepsis, efforts to decrease the duration of surgery without compromising the patient’s safety and beneficial outcome. Implementation of an effective infection control programme and judicious use of antibiotic prophylaxis reduces the incidence of SSIs in the hospital.
Radon and Thoron exhalation rate map in Japan

Measurements of radon and thoron exhalation rates have been done using the radon and thoron exhalation rate measuring instrument adopting the accumulation method. We obtained the 111 data in the 40 sites of the 14 prefectures in Japan. The arithmetic average value of the radon and thoron exhalation rates by all 111 data were obtained to be 8.6 mBq⋅m−2⋅s−1 and 0.80 Bq⋅m−2⋅s−1, respectively, and we have reported the radon and thoron exhalation rates in relation to the geological features. The relation between the exhalation rate and geology was shown that the exhalation rate had an increasing tendency in order of basic rock, neutral rock and acidic rock. We made the nationwide exhalation‐rate map using the survey data of exhalation‐rate of radon and thoron and the geological distribution map.
Impacts of the School Starting Age on Academic Achievement

The present research attempted to investigate the impacts of gender and age on the freshly-graduatedeighth graders’ percentiles in the central high school entrance exam (LGS) in 2020. The sample of this causal-comparative study comprised 6,039 students selected from secondary schools in Isparta who took the LGS in 2020. The data were obtained from the Isparta Directorate of National Education on a chart demonstrating the participants’ demographic characteristics and the percentiles of their exam scores. The findings revealed significant differences between the students starting school at 60-65, 66-68, and 69-71 months and those with a school starting age of 72 months and older by exam achievement. In this sense, the students starting school at an early age (60-71 months) had poorer achievement in the LGS than their counterparts starting school at an older age (72 months and above). Moreover, the students’ achievement on the said exam significantly differed by gender. Accordingly, the female students demonstrated greater achievement in the LGS when compared to the male students. Considering the findings, it may confidently be asserted that it would be appropriate to amend the provision of the relevant regulation as the minimum age for starting school to be 72 months as of the fall semester.
Does the millennial and non-millennial generations moderate the relationship between brand loyalty and brand experience?

This study aims to examine the effect of brand experience on brand loyalty by mediating affective commitment and the millennial and non-millennial generation as moderating variables for Xiaomi smartphone users in Pontianak. The population in this study is the people of Pontianak who use Xiaomi brand smartphones. The number of samples in this study were 100 respondents using the sampling technique, namely non-probability sampling with purposive sampling method. The data analysis method used in this research is Partial Least Square (PLS). The results showed that brand experience had a positive and significant effect on brand loyalty. Brand experience has a positive and significant effect on affective commitment. Affective commitment has a positive and significant effect on brand loyalty. Furthermore, the results obtained that affective commitment mediates the effect of brand experience on brand loyalty. The test of the moderating effect of the millennial generation moderating the effect of affective commitment on brand loyalty has a positive and significant effect. In addition, the test of the moderating effect of the non-millennial generation moderating the effect of affective commitment on brand loyalty has a positive and significant effect
Surgical site infection: poor compliance with guidelines and care bundles

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are probably the most preventable of the health care‐associated infections. Despite the widespread international introduction of level I evidence‐based guidelines for the prevention of SSIs, such as that of the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) in the UK and the surgical care improvement project (SCIP) of the USA, SSI rates have not measurably fallen. The care bundle approach is an accepted method of packaging best, evidence‐based measures into routine care for all patients and, common to many guidelines for the prevention of SSI, includes methods for preoperative removal of hair (where appropriate), rational antibiotic prophylaxis, avoidance of perioperative hypothermia, management of perioperative blood glucose and effective skin preparation. Reasons for poor compliance with care bundles are not clear and have not matched the wide uptake and perceived benefit of the WHO ‘Safe Surgery Saves Lives’ checklist. Recommendations include the need for further research and continuous updating of guidelines; comprehensive surveillance, using validated definitions that facilitate benchmarking of anonymised surgeon‐specific SSI rates; assurance that incorporation of checklists and care bundles has taken place; the development of effective communication strategies for all health care providers and those who commission services and comprehensive information for patients.
Retrospective Use of the Pictorial Fit-Frail Scale for Determination of Frailty Level in Hospitalized Older Adults with a Hip Fracture

The Pictorial Fit-Frail Scale (PFFS) is a frailty tool consisting of visual images to comprehensively assess frailty across 14 domains that can be completed by health professionals, patients, or caregivers. The objective of this study was to explore the feasibility of using the PFFS retrospectively to determine a patient’s frailty level using data from the hospital electronic health records (EHRs) of older adults admitted with an isolated hip fracture. A random sample of 200 hip fracture patients admitted to a Level 1 Trauma Center hospital in New Brunswick was selected for review using the PFFS. The majority (94.5%) of hospital EHRs contained the clinical information needed to populate most of the 14 PFFS domains, allowing for determination of a frailty score. The mean raw PFFS frailty score was 9.7 (SD 6.6), consistent with moderate frailty. For all patients, a Frailty Index (FI) score was calculated, with the mean being 0.27 (SD 0.18), again consistent with moderate frailty. Comparing the PFFS score to the FI score, the percentage categorized as not frail or very mildly frail fell from 33.3% to 20.1%, and those considered severely frail rose from 30.7% to 34.9%. The PFFS can be successfully used retrospectively with hospital EHRs to determine the frailty level of older patients. When converted to the FI score, there was an increase in the frequency and severity of frailty. This tool may provide a useful way to stratify older adults by frailty that can be helpful in evaluating health outcomes based on frailty levels.
Revitalizing performance: Exploring the influence of sports massage and PNF stretching on lactic acid recovery in females futsal athletes

Elevated levels of lactic acid in the blood and muscles following intense training or competition can have detrimental effects on physical performance and increase the likelihood of injury. Therefore, it is crucial to identify effective recovery techniques to mitigate fatigue promptly. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of sports massage and the Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) method on the recovery of lactic acid in athletes. This study employed a true-experimental design using a pretest-posttest without a control group. A sample of 20 female futsal athletes was divided into two groups: the sports massage group (SM) consisting of 10 participants, and the PNF method group also comprising 10 participants. Lactic acid levels were assessed before exercise, immediately after completing the anaerobic exercise, and immediately after the recovery intervention based on the respective group allocation. The results showed an increase in lactic acid after anaerobic exercise in both groups. The SM group experienced a significant decrease compared to the PNF group which did not experience a significant decrease. A significant disparity was observed in the mean lactic acid levels between the two groups in the post-test data. In conclusion, the application of sports massage following anaerobic exercise proves to be effective in reducing lactic acid concentrations in futsal athletes compared to the PNF method. The findings of this study are anticipated to yield advantages for coaches, sports medical teams, and athletes by lowering lactic acid levels, enhancing sports performance, and mitigating injury risks. Practically, the findings underscore the potential benefits of incorporating a 15-minute sports massage into the recovery routine of female futsal players.
gallic acid attenuates dextran sulfate sodium-induced experimental colitis in BalB/c mice

: Gallic acid (GA) is a polyhydroxy phenolic compound that has been detected in various natural products, such as green tea, strawberries, grapes, bananas, and many other fruits. In inflammatory bowel disease, inflammation is promoted by oxidative stress. GA is a strong antioxidant; thus, we evaluated the cytoprotective and anti-inflammatory role of GA in a dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced mouse colitis model. Experimental acute colitis was induced in male BALB/c mice by administering 2.5% DSS in the drinking water for 7 days. The disease activity index; colon weight/length ratio; histopathological analysis; mRNA expressions of IL-21 and IL-23 ; and protein expression of nuclear erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) were compared between the control and experimental mice. The colonic content of malondialdehyde and the activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione reductase activity were examined as parameters of the redox state. We determined that GA significantly attenuated the disease activity index and colon shortening, and reduced the histopathological evidence of injury. GA also significantly ( P , 0.05) reduced the expressions of IL-21 and IL-23 . Furthermore, GA activates/upregulates the expression of Nrf2 and its downstream targets, including UDP-GT and NQO1 , in DSS-induced mice. The findings of this study demonstrate the protective effect of GA on experimental colitis, which is probably due to an antioxidant nature of GA. revealed that it increases intestinal permeability and causes injury to the epithelium, suggesting that DSS causes dysfunction of the mucosal defense systems. In this model system, leukocytes, neutrophils, lymphocytes, and macrophages, have reported to infiltrate inflamed tissues. The and release of by cells in the physiopathology of
Comparative Evaluation of I-Gel with Uncuffed Endotracheal Tube for Adequacy of Ventilation in Elective Paediatric Surgeries

Background: Uncuffed endotracheal tubes (ETTs) are standard of care for airway management in children up to eight years of age. Direct Laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation are invasive techniques which may cause hemodynamic changes and can give rise to airway complication. Supraglottic airway devices have been introduced since the past few decades for the management of airway in both adults and children. I-Gel, a second generation supraglottic airway device, is used frequently for securing airway for children. Methods: Total of 90 children of age 2-8 years of age were randomized into two groups, 45 children were ventilated with I-Gel and remaining 45 were ventilated with an uncuffed ETT. Ventilatory parameters like oropharyngeal leak, peak airway pressure and airway sealing quality (ASQ) score were monitored intraoperatively and possible complications were observed at a timely interval after removal of device. Results: Mean oropharyngeal leak pressure in the I-Gel and uncuffed ETT group observed were 20 cmH2O and 19.56 cmH2O respectively. ASQ score was comparable in both groups. Ten patients in the I-Gel group while two in the uncuffed ETT group had blood staining of the device after removal and the difference was statistically significant. Incidence of cough and sore throat post-extubation and after six hours was significantly higher in the ETT group as compared to the I-Gel group. Conclusion: Both devices were comparable and equally effective for adequacy of ventilation while blood staining of the device was observed in the I-Gel group however, cough and sore throat were observed in the ETT group.
Prevalence of anxiety and depression among hirsutism patients in Herat city

Hirsutism induces mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety, and it is important to know the prevalence of these disorders in societies. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of anxiety and depression in patients with hirsutism in Herat city. This cross-sectional study was conducted from August 1, 2018, to the end of July 2019 in Herat city of Afghanistan and were included 138 participants. The Ferriman-Gallwey scale for diagnosis and determining the severity of hirsutism, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) for diagnosis and severity assessment of depression and anxiety; and the IBM program SPSS Statistics for analyzing the data were used. This study has shown that anxiety (61.5%) was more prevalent than depression in study population (52.8%). Anxiety was present in (5.0%) of illiterate patients (29.7%) of school level, and (26.8%) with higher education levels. Depression was present in 5.0% of illiterate, 23.9% of patients with the school level, and 23.9% of patients with a high level of education. According finding of this study we concluded that depression and anxiety disorders are present in more than half of the patients with hirsutism in Herat city. The severity of depression and anxiety is not associated with the degree and severity of hirsutism. Anxiety was more prevalent among patients with higher education. This study builds on the current available literature on the high prevalence of mental disorders among hirsute patients and highlight the need to address this important public health issue in the community.
Rainbow renters: differences in housing tenure and satisfaction between LGBTIQ and non-LGBTIQ Australians

ABSTRACT Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) people’s housing experiences are under-explored in Australia. Previous Australian and international research in social geography and housing studies suggests that this group experiences a range of barriers to secure and affordable housing, confirming the need for further insight in the Australian context. This article examines LGBTIQ housing tenure and satisfaction, drawing on data from two Australian surveys. Our analyses of nationally representative data from the Housing, Income and Labour Dynamics Australia (HILDA) survey, and state-specific data from The Tasmania Project, identify significant differences in housing tenure, and housing satisfaction between LGBTIQ and non-LGBTIQ Australians. We find LGBTIQ Australians are more likely than non-LGBTIQ to rent their homes and less satisfied with their housing overall. We also identify novel differences in housing patterns within LGBTIQ communities. The experiences and needs of LGBTIQ people must be considered for housing policy and services, as well as efforts to address housing stress and homelessness in Australian cities.
La restauración ecológica en Colombia: Tendencias, necesidades y oportunidades

La restauracion ecologica es reconocida globalmente como una herramienta importante en los esfuerzos de conservacion de la biodiversidad, para revertir la degradacion ambiental y para moderar el cambio climatico. A pesar de ser una disciplina relativamente joven, la restauracion ecologica ha avanzado muy rapidamente en el desarrollo de sus fundamentos cientificos y sus metodos teoricos y practicos. Colombia ha estado a la par de esta tendencia demostrando esfuerzos visionarios desde hace varias decadas. Tal diversidad de experiencias no ha sido explorada, hasta la fecha, de forma analitica.El proposito de este documento es el de analizar como ha evolucionado el campo de la restauracion ecologica en Colombia, su estado actual y los retos y oportunidades para su expansion en varios aspectos de su dimension biofisica, social, financiera e institucional. Cuales son las principales barreras en implementar estos proyectos y que se ha aprendido hasta la fecha. De manera mas amplia, el documento busca aportar elementos para impulsar y fortalecer los esfuerzos en implementar la restauracion ecologica y asi contribuir al desarrollo futuro de la disciplina no solo en Colombia sino en America Latina. El analisis culmina con algunas reflexiones agrupadas en cuatro categorias: fortalecimiento en la formulacion y planificacion de los proyectos; fortalecimiento de la infraestructura y la capacidad existente; estrategias de acopio, intercambio y comunicacion de la informacion; y fortalecimiento a politicas actuales.
East Asian Monsoon

East Asian Summer and Winter Monsoon: Seasonal March of East Asian Monsoon (Y Ding) The Eastern Asian Winter Monsoon (J Chan & C Li) The Maritime Continent Monsoon (C-P Chang & P A Harr) Interannual Variations: Interannual Variability, Global Teleconnection, and Potential Predictability Associated with the Asian Summer Monsoon (W K M Lau et al.) East Asian Monsoon -- ENSO Interactions (B Wang & T Li) Climate Variations of Summer Monsoon Over China (R Huang) General Circulation Modeling: Model Simulations of ENSO-Related Variability of the Coupled Atmosphere-Ocean System in the East Asian Monsoon Region (N-C Lau et al.) Current Status of AGCM Monsoon Simulations (I-S Kang) Simulation Studies for the Asian Monsoon by Using the CCSR/NIES AGCM (A Sumi et al.) Synoptic and Mesoscale Processes: Research on the Phenomena of Meiyu during the Past Quarter Century: An Overview (G T-J Chen et al.) Large and Mesoscale Features of Baiu Front Associated with Intense Rainfalls (K Ninomiya) Oceanic Asian Monsoon Convection: Results from the 1998 SCSMEX (R Johnson & P Ciesielski) Interactions with Other Circulations: Monsoon-Related Tropical Cyclones in East Asia (R Elsberry) Progress in the Study of Subtropical Anticyclone Dynamics (G Wu et al.) Maintenance and Seasonal Transitions of the Stationary Waves During East Asian Monsoon (M Ting & R Joseph)
Influence of sowing dates and weather factors on development of Alternaria blight on rapeseed-mustard

The crop sown on 21st October recorded significantly less disease severity, which was enhanced in subsequent sowing dates. Cultivar PT 303 showed significantly more disease severity followed by Divya and Kranti on all the sowing dates. Eighty five-day old plants showed highest disease severity because temperature [maximum (20.4-31.6°C) and minimum (4.9-14.4°C)] had significant negative correlation, while relative humidity [maximum (80-94%) and minimum (33-56%)] had significant positive correlation with disease severity. Prediction equations were fitted for forecasting of the disease at different growth stages of the crop.
The Effect of Taxpayer Awareness, Tax Sanctions And Tax Knowledge On Individual Taxpayer Compliance In Tangerang City With Tax Socialization As A Moderation Variable

This study aims to examine the effect of taxpayer awareness, tax sanctions, and tax knowledge on individual taxpayer compliance in the city of Tangerang with tax socialization as a moderation variable. Distribution of Google form questionnaires (primary data) with subjects, namely individual taxpayers in the city of Tangerang, and processed using Smart PLS by testing data validity using convergent validity and data reliability using composite reability &; Cronbach Alpha. The results obtained from this study by bootstrapping method are that Taxpayer Awareness and Tax Knowledge have a significant influence on taxpayer compliance while Tax sanctions do not have a significant effect on taxpayer compliance. Meanwhile, tax socialization cannot moderate the effect of taxpayer awareness, tax sanctions, and tax knowledge on taxpayer compliance. Submission of research to be input and information regarding taxpayers' views on individual taxpayer compliance in Tangerang where the government can also continue to improve and develop for state development to be more adequate and support taxpayers in implementing their taxpayer compliance. It must also be effective and efficient so that taxpayers feel facilitated in carrying out their compliance