Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Superior Performance of Mesoporous MOF MIL-100 (Fe) Impregnated with Ionic Liquids for CO2 Adsorption

We present molecular simulations of gases in mesoporous MOF MIL-100(Fe) impregnated with ionic liquids [Bmim+][PF6–] and [Bmim+][Tf2N–]. Adsorption of pure carbon dioxide, methane, nitrogen, and typical mixtures found in flue gases and natural gas are studied. Increases in CO2 adsorption, sitting, and selectivity were investigated to provide an impregnation alternative in a stable material that could be experimentally successful. The presence of ionic liquids, in particular [Bmim+][SCN–], increases CO2 uptake within the pressure range up to 2000 kPa, which is unprecedented for impregnated MOF structures. We found that the impregnation of the mesoporous MOF structure doubles CO2 adsorbed concentration and selectivities (CO2/CH4 and CO2/N2) at ambient temperature and low pressure range (<100 kPa). These results provide evidence that IL impregnation of mesoporous MOFs may render them unique characteristics that are likely to be useful for CO2 capture.
A study on the role of Taxifolin in inducing apoptosis of pancreatic cancer cells: screening results using weighted gene co-expression network analysis

Pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PAAD) is a frequent malignant tumor in the pancreas. The incomplete understanding of cancer etiology and pathogenesis, as well as the limitations in early detection and diagnostic methods, have created an urgent need for the discovery of new therapeutic targets and drugs to control this disease. As a result, the current therapeutic options are limited. In this study, the weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA) method was employed to identify key genes associated with the progression and prognosis of pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PAAD) patients in the Gene Expression Profiling Interactive Analysis (GEPIA) database. To identify small molecule drugs with potential in the treatment of pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PAAD), we compared key genes to the reference dataset in the CMAP database. First, we analyzed the antitumor properties of small molecule drugs using cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8), AO/EB and Transwell assays. Subsequently, we integrated network pharmacology with molecular docking to explore the potential mechanisms of the identified molecules' anti-tumor effects. Our findings indicated that the progression and prognosis of PAAD patients in pancreatic cancer were associated with 11 genes, namely, DKK1, S100A2, CDA, KRT6A, ITGA3, GPR87, IL20RB, ZBED2, PMEPA1, CST6, and MUC16. These genes were filtered based on their therapeutic potential through comparing them with the reference dataset in the CMAP database. Taxifolin, a natural small molecule drug with the potential for treating PAAD, was screened by comparing it with the reference dataset in the CMAP database. Cell-based experiments have validated the potential of Taxifolin to facilitate apoptosis in pancreatic cancer cells while restraining their invasion and metastasis. This outcome is believed to be achieved via the HIF-1 signaling pathway. In conclusion, this study provided a theoretical basis for screening genes related to the progression of pancreatic cancer and discovered potentially active small molecule drugs. The experimental results confirm that Taxifolin has the ability to promote apoptosis in pancreatic cancer cells.
Interdecadal change of South China Sea summer monsoon intensity in the mid‐1990s

This study analysed the interdecadal variation of the South China Sea summer (June–September) monsoon (SCSSM) in recent 32 years (1979–2010). The SCSSM showed a strengthening interdecadal variability starting from 1995, which was also verified in time series of precipitation and precipitable water averaged over the SCSSM domain. Thus, 32 years of total analysis period was divided into two: first half of past 16 years (1979–1994, hereafter 7994) and recent 16 years (1995–2010, hereafter 9510) thereby analysing a mean difference between 9510 and 7994 periods to determine causes of the strengthened SCSSM since the mid‐1990s. The spatial distribution of difference in outgoing longwave radiation, precipitable water, and precipitation between the two periods showed a typical La Niña pattern. The pattern which occurred during La Niña event has been verified through analysis on differences in 850‐ and 200‐hPa stream flows between the two periods. At 850 hPa, anomalous huge anticyclones were strengthened in the both hemispheres so that anomalous easterlies were strengthened in the equatorial central and western Pacific. As a result, the SCS was affected by anomalous southeasterlies. On the contrary, anomalous huge cyclones were strengthened in the both hemispheres at 200 hPa so that anomalous westerlies were strengthened in the equatorial western and central Pacific. This means that rising air from the tropical western Pacific since the mid‐1990s was moved to the east and then Walker circulation, which was descended at the tropical central and eastern Pacific, was strengthened. Due to the strengthened Walker circulation, La Niña events have been more dominant than before in recent years and as a result of this, SCSSM was more strengthened than before.
Hollow viscus injury due to blunt abdominal trauma: a tertiary trauma center experience

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Hollow viscus injuries (HVIs) present less frequently than solid organ injuries in patients with blunt abdominal trauma, potentially leading to significantly increased morbidity and mortality rates. Modern imaging equipment, confidently used for diagnosing solid organ injuries, may fail to identify hollow viscus injuries. In this study, we aim to present our tertiary center’s experience with this entity. METHODS: Patients treated in our clinic from April 2011 to December 2021 for hollow viscus injury following blunt abdominal trauma were included in this study. We recorded and retrospectively evaluated patients’ demographic data, injury site and mechanism, preoperative and perioperative findings, and mortality rates in a prospective database. RESULTS: Of the 607 blunt trauma patients, 35 (5.8%) had hollow viscus injuries, with 88.6% being male. Motor vehicle accidents were the leading cause of injury (80%). The mean duration between admission and surgical exploration was 26±21.2 hours. The mean Injury Severity Score was 21.8±13.6. Rigidity was the most frequent clinical finding (60%). The jejunum and ileum were the most frequently injured organs (54.1%). Mortality and morbidity rates were 11.4% and 17.1%, respectively. CONCLUSION: Non-declining white blood cell (WBC) counts within 24 hours of admission, alongside any physical or radiological finding indicating an HVI, should prompt immediate surgical exploration.
BEACH VOLUME CHANGE USING UAV PHOTOGRAMMETRY SONGJUNG BEACH, KOREA

Abstract. Natural beach is controlled by many factors related to wave and tidal forces, wind, sediment, and initial topography. For this reason, if numerous topographic data of beach is accurately collected, coastal erosion/acceleration is able to be assessed and clarified. Generally, however, many studies on coastal erosion have limitation to analyse the whole beach, carried out of partial area as like shoreline (horizontal 2D) and beach profile (vertical 2D) on account of limitation of numerical simulation. This is an important application for prevention of coastal erosion, and UAV photogrammetry is also used to 3D topographic data. This paper analyses the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to 3D map and beach volume change. UAV (Quadcopter) equipped with a non-metric camera was used to acquire images in Songjung beach which is located south-east Korea peninsula. The dynamics of beach topography, its geometric properties and estimates of eroded and deposited sand volumes were determined by combining elevation data with quarterly RTK-VRS measurements. To explore the new possibilities for assessment of coastal change we have developed a methodology for 3D analysis of coastal topography evolution based on existing high resolution elevation data combined with low coast, UAV and on-ground RTK-VRS surveys. DSMs were obtained by stereo-matching using Agisoft Photoscan. Using GCPs the vertical accuracy of the DSMs was found to be 10 cm or better. The resulting datasets were integrated in a local coordinates and the method proved to be a very useful fool for the detection of areas where coastal erosion occurs and for the quantification of beach change. The value of such analysis is illustrated by applications to coastal of South Korea sites that face significant management challenges.
The Degree of Cardiovascular Autonomic Dysfunction is not Different in GBA-Related and Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease Patients: A Case-Control Instrumental Evaluation

Background: Increased prevalence of cardiovascular autonomic failure might play a key role on Parkinson’s disease (PD) progression of glucocerebrosidase gene (GBA)-mutated patients, determining a malignant phenotype of disease in these patients. Objective: To objectively characterize, for the first time, the cardiovascular autonomic profile of GBA-mutated patients compared to idiopathic PD patients by means of cardiovascular reflex tests (CRTs). Methods: This is a case-control (1 : 2) study on PD patients belonging to well-characterized prospective cohorts. For each PD patient carrying GBA variants, two idiopathic PD patients, matched for sex and disease duration at CRTs, were selected. Patients recruited in these cohorts underwent a complete clinical and instrumental evaluation including specific autonomic questionnaires, CRTs and extensive genetic analysis. Results: A total of 23 GBA-PD patients (19 males, disease duration 7.7 years) were included and matched with 46 non-mutated PD controls. GBA-mutated patients were younger than controls (59.9±8.1 vs. 64.3±7.2 years, p = 0.0257) and showed a more severe phenotype. Despite GBA-mutated patients reported more frequently symptoms suggestive of orthostatic hypotension (OH) than non-mutated patients (39.1% vs 6.5%, p = 0.001), the degree of cardiovascular autonomic dysfunction, when instrumentally assessed, did not differ between the two groups, showing the same prevalence of neurogenic OH, delayed OH and cardiovascular reflex impairment (pathological Valsalva maneuver). Conclusion: GBA-PD patients did not show different instrumental cardiovascular autonomic pattern than non-mutated PD. Our findings suggested that symptoms suggestive of OH should be promptly investigated by clinicians to confirm their nature and improve patient care and management.
Study on characteristic of root distribution of walnut tree under condition of drip irrigation in arid area

In order to study the spatial distribution feature of walnut tree root,this article used the layered sublevel mining method to study the total root length walnut tree,root weight,effective absorption root and the rule of spatial distribution under the mode of drip irrigation in arid areas.The research has shown that trees roots at horizontal direction are mainly distributed in 0-120 cm,accounted for 90.84% of the total distribution;Vertical direction are mainly distributed in 0-90 cm,accounted for 78.75% of the total distribution.Root weight at horizontal direction are mainly distributed in 0 to 30 cm,accounted for 52.49% of the total distribution;tree roots at vertical direction are mainly distributed in 15-75 cm,accounted for 61.12% of the total distribution.Effective root length of suction is the distribution areas of concentration of 60 cm at horizontal direction and 60 cm at vertical direction.The root zone at 60 cm horizontal distance and vertical depth of 60 cm from trunk should be taken as the key area of water and fertilizer management of walnut tree.
Reducing the hydraulic erosion of sand using microbial-induced carbonate precipitation

Hydraulic erosion is one of the main causes of failure within earth dams and embankments. Various methods are used to mitigate against such erosion, a common approach being grouting with cement, clay or chemical materials. Biogrouting using the microbial-induced carbonate precipitation technique is a relatively new, cost-effective, technically appropriate and environmentally friendly soil improvement method. Bacteria injected into the soil produce urease enzyme, which converts urea to ammonium and carbonate, causing calcite precipitation that binds soil grains together. In this study, the erodibility parameters of dense silica sand specimens treated with different injection strategies were investigated at bench scale. More effective treatment – in terms of greater and more uniform calcite precipitation over the test-specimen length, and hence greater erosion resistance – was achieved by aeration during solution injections and by incorporating a drained stage between injection cycles. With the latter, calc.
Understanding adaptive tasks in cardiac rehabilitation among patients with acute myocardial infarction: a qualitative study

Abstract Background While Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) programs have shown effectiveness in improving cardiac outcomes, there is limited understanding of how patients perceive and adapt to these interventions. Furthermore, alternative modes of delivering CR that have received positive evaluations from participants remain underexplored, yet they have the potential to enhance CR uptake. Objectives To explore the patient experience in CR programmes following Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) and describe their adaptive processing. Patients and Methods This qualitative study was conducted at a nationally certified centre in China between July 2021 and September 2022, encompassing three stages: in-hospital, centre-based, and home-based CR programs. Purposive sampling was used to select eligible AMI patients for in-depth semi-structured interviews. The interview outline and analytical framework were aligned with the key concepts derived from the middle-range theory of adaptation to chronic illness and the normalization process theory. The findings were reported following the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research checklist. Results Forty AMI patients were recruited. Four main themes describing the process of AMI patients normalizing CR intervention were identified, including (1) experiencing CR service driving by role’s responsibilities, (2) engaging in collaborative relationship based on interpersonal trust, (3) exploring a personalized rehabilitation plan by complex integration, and (4) expecting a promised outcome to shape decision-making. Conclusion Integrated care interventions for AMI patients could benefit from a collaborative co-designed approach to ensure that CR interventions are normalized and fit into patients’ daily lives. Organizational-level CR services should align with the rehabilitation needs and expectations of patients.
Changes in self-perceived performance and satisfaction with performance of daily activities following interdisciplinary rehabilitation in people with late effects of polio

BACKGROUND: People with late effects of polio (LEoP) may need rehabilitation to manage everyday life but knowledge of the benefits of interdisciplinary rehabilitation is limited. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate changes in performance and satisfaction with performance of activities among people with LEoP following interdisciplinary rehabilitation. METHODS: A pre-post retrospective study based on data on 102 participants with LEoP from a rehabilitation clinic. Changes in performance and satisfaction with performance of daily activities before and after interdisciplinary rehabilitation were assessed with the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). RESULTS: There were statistically significant increases in the mean performance and mean satisfaction with performance COPM scores from admission to discharge. Twenty-three percent and 19% of the participants, respectively, had improved their performance and satisfaction with performance, 25% and 26% of the participants had no changes, and 19% and 22% of the participants, respectively, rated their performance and satisfaction lower at discharge compared to admission. CONCLUSION: Interdisciplinary rehabilitation can enhance self-rated performance and satisfaction with performance of daily activities among people with LEoP. Future studies of rehabilitation for people with LEoP should use a prospective design and capture the participants’ process of change related to their rehabilitation period.
Diagnostic value of systematic bronchial aspirate on postoperative pneumonia after pulmonary resection surgery for lung cancer: a monocentre retrospective study

Abstract OBJECTIVES Intraoperative bacterial airway colonization seems to be associated with an increased risk of postoperative pneumonia (POP). It can be easily assessed by performing a bronchial aspirate (BA). The objective of this study is to assess the diagnostic performance of the BA to predict POP. METHODS We conducted a single-centre retrospective observational study over a period of 10 years, from 1 January 2011 to 30 December 2020. The population study included patients admitted for a scheduled pulmonary resection surgery for lung cancer. Patients were classified into 2 populations depending on whether or not they developed a POP. Uni- and multivariable analyses were performed to identify risk factors for developing POP. The diagnostic performance of BA was represented by its sensitivity, specificity and positive and negative predictive values. RESULTS A total of 1006 patients were included in the study. Uni- and multivariable analyses found that a positive BA was independently associated with a greater risk of developing POP with an odds ratio of 6.57 [4.165–10.865]; P < 0.001. Its specificity was 95%, sensitivity was 31%, positive predictive value was 66% and negative predictive value was 81%. CONCLUSIONS A positive intraoperative BA is an independent risk factor for POP after lung cancer surgery. Further trials are required to validate the systematic implementation of BA as an early diagnostic tool for POP.
Single session of interpretation bias modification helped to improve fear of COVID-19 and COVID-19-related post-traumatic stress symptoms

Background Post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) are frequently observed in those who have experienced trauma events like the COVID-19 outbreak. The cognitive model of PTSS highlights the relationship between PTSS and negative interpretation bias. Objective The present study aimed to modify interpretation bias and to improve PTSS as well as PTSS-related fear. Methods 59 participants with high PTSS levels were recruited and randomly allocated to either the interpretation modification programme (IMP) intervention group or the interpretation control condition (ICC) control group. PTSS, negative interpretation bias, fear of COVID-19, and depression and anxiety symptoms were assessed before and after training. Findings Intention-to-treat analyses showed that compared with ICC, participants receiving IMP generated fewer negative interpretations for ambiguous scenarios, and the group-by-time interaction effect was significant. IMP also illustrated a more significant change in fear after training compared with ICC. Although no effects of training conditions were found on PTSS, the interaction of training conditions with fear reduction could predict PTSS improvement. Conclusions IMP could improve negative interpretations and fear related to COVID-19 and might help to ameliorate PTSS. Clinical implications The role of PTSS-related emotion should be considered when exploring the effectiveness of IMP. IMP is a flexible approach that can be tailored to the specific characteristics of the traumatic event, which makes it suitable for a broader range of traumatised individuals.
Diversity of the Terrestrial Molluscs of an Urban Secondary Forest: The National Center for Floristry (NCF) of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

The diversity of terrestrial Molluscs was studied in the National Center for Floristry (NCF) located at the University Felix Houphouet Boigny of Abidjan (Cote d’Ivoire) by combining the direct method and method of sampling litter. A total of 2626 individuals, belonging to 22 species and six families, were harvested from the 15 plots of the study area. Species richness ranges from eight to 21 species with an average of 12.66 ± 3.73. It was dominated by Subulinidae (50%) which are herbivores, and Streptaxidae (22.73%) which are carnivorous. Each plot yielded between 65 and 392 individuals (mean 175.06 ± 77.54). Numerical abundance was dominated respectively by Archachatina ventricosa with 23.61% (620 specimens), Limmicolaria flammea with 21.36% (561 specimens), and Achatina fulica with 16.60% (436 specimens). Based on the importance of the diversity of Molluscs, steps must be taken towards a better management policy for this center because these species has already been threatened by human activities.
A Comparative Analysis of Standard and Ensemble Classifiers on Intrusion Detection System

With the increased dependence on the Internet, Network Intrusion Detection system (NIDs) becomes an indispensable part of information security system. NIDs aims at distinguishing the network traffic as either normal or abmormal. Due to the variety of network behaviors and the rapid development of attack strategies, it is necessary to build an intelligent and effective intrusion detection system with high detection rates and low false-alarm rates. One of the major developments in machine learning in the past decade is the ensemble method that generates a set of accurate and diverse classifiers that combine their outputs such that the resultant classifier outperforms all the single classifiers. In this work a comparative analysis on performance of three different ensemble methods, bagging, boosting and stacking is performed in order to determine the algorithm with high detection accuracy and low false positive rate. Three different experiments on NSL KDD data set are conducted and their performance evaluated based on accuracy, false alarms and computation time. The overall performance of the different types of classifiers used proved that ensemble machine learning classifiers outperformed the single classifiers with high detection accuracy and low false rates.
Seasonal Changes in the Occurrence of Listeria Monocytogenes in Duhok Province

Listeria monocytogenes are Gram-positive bacilli cause listeriosis, associated with high rates of hospitalization and mortality. A total of 1362 samples were investigated included 647 clinical samples and 715 from food. This study investigated the differences in the seasonal occurrence of L. monocytogenes in Kurdistan region-Iraq. L. monocytogeneswas found in 48 samples (3.52%) out of 1362 samples. There were 7/642(1.09%) human clinical samples diagnosed with cold and moderate weather (November, December 2016, and January, February, April 2017). While 41/715(5.73%) of L. monocytogenesisolates were found among food samples, meat samples (n=37) and dairy samples (n=4). A total of 37/476 (7.77%) of the L. monocytogenes isolates in meat samplesweredetected during warm weather (from July through October 2016). In addition, L. monocytogenesin dairy products was found to be by 4/239 (1.68%), were isolated during the moderate season (October, November 2016, and April, May 2017). The study found that the incidence of meat contamination by L. monocytogenesincrease significantly during the warm season in comparison with other seasons. Furthermore, the cases of human Listeriosis caused correlated well with the seasonal levels of L. monocytogenesfound in dairy products. A statistically significant difference in the occurrence of L. monocytogenesisolates and seasons were identified in this study (P value= <0.05).