Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A Dirac R-matrix calculation for the electron-impact excitation of W+

Aims: tungsten has been chosen for use as a plasma facing component in the divertor for the ITER experiment, and is currently being used on existing tokamaks such as JET. W+ plays an integral role in assessing the impurity influx from plasma facing component of tokamaks and subsequent redeposition. Together with previously calculated a neutral tungsten electron-impact dataset this study allows us to determine neighbouring spectral lines in the same wavelength window of the spectrometer, and detect if there is strong blending of overlapping lines between these two ion stages as well as providing ionisation per photon ratios for both species. The new data is to be used for tungsten erosion/redeposition diagnostics. Methods: a significantly modified version of the GRASP0 atomic structure code in conjunction with DARC (Dirac Atomic R-matrix Code) are used to calculate the Einstein A coefficients and collisional rates used to generate a synthetic W II spectrum. The W II spectrum is compared against tungsten spectral emission experiments. Results: this study is used to model the spectrum of W ii, providing the predictive capability of identifying spectral lines from recent experiments. These results provide an integral part of impurity influx and redeposition determination, as the ionisation rates may be used to calculate S/XB ratios.
Bacteriological and Physico-Chemical Analysis of Lapai Water Supply

Bacteriological and Physico-chemical analysis of Lapai water source was investigated. Lapai is the headquarters of Lapai Local Government Area of Niger state, Nigeria. Bacteriological quality of water samples was determined by enumeration through Total Viable Count and Coliform count using the Most Probable Number (MPN) method. The Isolates were subjected to Series of Biochemical tests for characterization and identification. The physicochemical parameters were determined according to the standard analytical methods for the examination of water and waste water and Romanian standard. Findings from this work includes the following: Maximum Total Viable Count (TVC) and Coliform count were recorded to be 2.45 x 107cfu/mg and > 1100 MPN index/100ml,while minimum TVC and Coliform count were recorded to be 1.05 x 107cfu/mg and 0MPN index/100ml in the water samples. Total bacteria count and identified from all the water sources in Lapai metropolis indicated that Escherichia coli and Klebsiella sp occurred most with five (5) and four (4) isolates respectively.The conductivity data for the raw water samples indicated that State low-cost (LN), IBB Hostel (LE) and Emir Palace (LW) analysed were 250, 120 and 580 μs/cm. The pH, conductivity, chloride, nitrate and total hardness decreases with increasing treatment time in the column for the borehole water samples. While, the pH, temperature, turbidity, conductivity, total suspended solid (TSS), total dissolved solids (TDS), and total solids (TS), BOD, COD, nitrate, phosphate, ammonia and heavy metal analysis for the surface water (stream/river) samples also decreases with increasing treatment time in the packed column. Treatment of the water using nanocellulose revealed a decrease in all the investigated parameters with increasing treatment time. Most water samples examined did not meet up with the WHO standard for portable water, and the presence of these bacteria are potential pathogens that can significantly affect microbiology water quality, resulting to great health risk.
Is the Volatility of the Islamic Stock Index Lower than the Conventional Stock Index during Covid-19 Pandemic? Empirical Evidence in Indonesia Stock Exchange

AbstractThe Islamic stock index is a composite index of Islamic stocks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). Therefore, is expected to have low volatility and be resistant to a possible financial crisis. This study aims to see whether the volatility of the Islamic stock index is lower than the conventional stock index during the Covid-19 crisis. The data taken is daily stock closing data for JKSE and JII for the period March 1, 2020, to April 30, 2022, with a total of 532 observations. The model used is ARMA/ ARIMA which is then followed by the ARCH – GARCH volatility model. The results of this study indicate that the appropriate Islamic and conventional stock index volatility model is GARCH(1,1) and there is no problem with the asymmetry effect. The findings of this study are that during the Covid-19 crisis, there was a tendency that the return volatility of the Islamic stock index to be lower than conventional and that the Islamic and conventional stock indexes were relatively low against the financial crisis that occurred. AbstrakIndeks saham syariah adalah indeks komposit saham syariah yang tercatat di Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI). Karena itu, diharapkan memiliki volatilitas rendah dan tahan terhadap krisis keuangan yang kemungkinan terjadi. Penelitian ini, bertujuan untuk melihat apakah volatilitas indeks saham syariah lebih rendah dibandingkan indeks saham konvensional semasa krisis yaitu Covid-19. Data yang diambil adalah data penutupan saham harian JII dan IHSG periode 1 Maret 2020 sampai dengan periode 30 April 2022, sebanyak 532 pengamatan. Model yang dipergunakan adalah ARMA/ ARIMA yang kemudian dilanjutkan dengan model volatilitas ARCH – GARCH. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa model volatilitas indeks saham syariah maupun konvensional yang sesuai adalah GARCH(1,1) dan tidak terdapat masalah effect asimetri. Temuan penelitian ini adalah selama krisis Covid-19 terdapat kecenderungan bahwa volatilitas return indeks saham syariah lebih rendah dibandingkan konvensional dan indeks saham syariah maupun konvensional relative tidak imum terhadap krisis keuangan yang terjadi.
STANDARDIZATION OF PACKAGING AND STORAGE TECHNOLOGY FOR TENDER FRUIT ENDOSPERM AND SAP OF PALMYRA PALM (Borassus flabellifer L.)

“STANDARDIZATION OF PACKAGING AND STORAGE TECHNOLOGY FOR TENDER FRUIT ENDOSPERM AND SAP OF PALMYRA PALM (Borassus flabellifer L.)” Name of Student Major Advisor VAGADIA PIYUSH SHAMBHUBHAI Dr. N. L. PATEL DEPARTMENT OF POST HARVEST TECHNOLOGY ASPEE COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE AND FORESTRY NAVSARI AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY NAVSARI 396 450
Comparison of Mean Arterial Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Changes in Response to Three Different Randomized Isotonic Crystalloid Boluses in Hypotensive Anesthetized Dogs

Simple Summary Anecdotal reports of a paradoxical exacerbation of hypotension in response to a bolus of a balanced isotonic crystalloid solution containing acetate buffers in dogs under general anesthesia was studied in a prospective clinical trial. The response to three different balanced isotonic crystalloid solutions administered as an intravenous bolus to dogs experiencing hypotension while anesthetized for elective orthopedic or dental procedures was investigated. None of the subjects experienced a paradoxical hypotensive reaction or an increase in blood pressure in response to a fluid bolus. Abstract The aim of this prospective, randomized, nonblinded, controlled clinical trial was to compare mean arterial blood pressure (MAP) and heart rate (HR) during an intravenous bolus of three different balanced isotonic crystalloid solutions in euvolemic, anesthetized dogs with hypotension. Thirty healthy dogs (American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status I–II) weighing at least 15 kg that presented for elective orthopedic or dental surgical procedures at the Ryan Veterinary Hospital for Small Animals of the University of Pennsylvania were included in this study. Anesthetized hypotensive patients (defined as a MAP ≤ 65 mmHg), were administered an infusion of Lactated Ringer’s solution (LRS), Plasma-Lyte (PLYTE) or Canadian Plasma-Lyte (PLYTECA), selected at random. The infusion was administered over 15 min via a volumetric fluid pump. Differences in oscillometric MAP and HR between time points and across treatments were evaluated by mANOVA. Intravenous isotonic crystalloid infusions over 15 min did not significantly change MAP or HR in hypotensive dogs under general anesthesia. Neither LRS, PLYTE nor PLYTECA exacerbated hypotension or caused tachycardia.
Multiplicity for a nonlinear elliptic fourth order equation in Maxwell-Chern-Simons vortex theory

We prove the existence of at least two solutions for a fourth order equation, which includes the vortex equations for the U(1) and CP(1) self-dual Maxwell-Chern-Simons models as special cases. Our method is variational, and it relies on an "asymptotic maximum principle" property for a special class of supersolutions to this fourth order equation.
Why is the Danger Cylinder Dangerous in the P3P Problem

The PnP problem is a widely used technique for pose determination in computer vision community, and finding out geometric conditions of multiple solutions is the ultimate and most desirable goal of the multi-solution analysis, which is also a key research issue of the problem. In this paper, we prove that given 3 control points, if the cameras optical center lies on the so-called "danger cylinder" and is enough far from the supporting plane of control points, the corresponding P3P problem must have 3 positive solutions. This result can bring some new insights into a better understanding of the multi-solution problem. For example, it is shown in the literature that the solution of the P3P problem is instable if the optical center lies on this danger cylinder, we think such occurrence of triple-solution is the primary source of this instability.
Can epicardial and pericardial adipose tissue volume predict the presence and severity of coronary artery disease?

Purpose Excessive accumulation of free fatty acids in the coronary arteries can lead to coronary artery disease (CAD). Quantification of epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) and pericardial adipose tissue (PAT) is beneficial to understand its relationship with CAD, hypertension (HT), and diabetes. Material and methods This retrospective study included 54 patients who underwent CT coronary angiogram using a multidetector row CT scanner. The EAT and PAT volumes from cardiac images were quantified using Image J software. The severity of CAD was graded using the CAD-RADS score. Results Twenty-nine patients had no CAD, 21 patients had significant CAD, and 4 patients had insignificant CAD. Out of 21 patients with significant CAD, 14 had involvement of multiple coronary arteries. The EAT and PAT volumes were higher in patients with HT, DM, CAD-present group and significant-CAD-present group, but this was not statistically significant except the PAT volume with respect to diabetes. Significant correlation was found between EAT volume and calcium score (p = 0.035) and between EAT volume and total cholesterol level (p = 0.017). Significant differences in the EAT volumes were found in different CAD-RADS categories in the right coronary artery (RCA). From the threshold values, it was observed that CAD can develop in LAD even at lower of EAT and PAT volumes. Conclusions Quantification of EAT and PAT volumes is beneficial in understanding its relationship with the presence and severity of coronary artery disease and its risk factors.
Hepatitis B Vaccination: A Historical Overview with a Focus on the Italian Achievements

Vaccination is the most effective way to control and prevent acute and chronic hepatitis B, including cirrhosis and HCC, on a global scale. According to WHO recommendations, 190 countries in the world have introduced hepatitis B vaccination into their national childhood immunization programs with an excellent profile of safety, immunogenicity, and effectiveness. Following vaccination, seroprotection rates are close to 100% in healthy children and over 95% in healthy adults. Persistence of anti-HBs is related to the antibody peak achieved after vaccination. The peak is higher the longer the antibody duration is. Loss of anti-HBs does not necessarily mean loss of immunity since most vaccinated individuals retain immune memory for HBsAg and rapidly develop strong anamnestic responses when boosted. Evidence indicates that the duration of protection can persist for at least 35 years after priming. Hence, booster doses of vaccines are currently not recommended to sustain long-term immunity in healthy vaccinated individuals. In Italy, vaccination against hepatitis B is met with success. In 2020, Italy became one of the first countries in Europe to be validated for achieving the WHO regional hepatitis B control targets.
Effect of Polymeric Nanoparticles with Entrapped Fish Oil or Mupirocin on Skin Wound Healing Using a Porcine Model

The utilization of poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) nanoparticles (NPs) with entrapped fish oil (FO) loaded in collagen-based scaffolds for cutaneous wound healing using a porcine model is unique for the present study. Full-depth cutaneous excisions (5 × 5 cm) on the pig dorsa were treated with pure collagen scaffold (control, C), empty PLGA NPs (NP), FO, mupirocin (MUP), PLGA NPs with entrapped FO (NP/FO) and PLGA NPs with entrapped MUP (NP/MUP). The following markers were evaluated on days 0, 3, 7, 14 and 21 post-excision: collagen, hydroxyproline (HP), angiogenesis and expressions of the COX2, EGF, COL1A1, COL1A3, TGFB1, VEGFA, CCL5 and CCR5 genes. The hypothesis that NP/FO treatment is superior to FO alone and that it is comparable to NP/MUP was tested. NP/FO treatment increased HP in comparison with both FO alone and NP/MUP (day 14) but decreased (p < 0.05) angiogenesis in comparison with FO alone (day 3). NP/FO increased (p < 0.05) the expression of the CCR5 gene (day 3) and tended (p > 0.05) to increase the expressions of the EGF (day 7, day 14), TGFB1 (day 21) and CCL5 (day 7, day 21) genes as compared with NP/MUP. NP/FO can be suggested as a suitable alternative to NP/MUP in cutaneous wound treatment.
Stopband-Extended and Size-Miniaturized Low-Pass Filter Based on Interdigital Capacitor Loaded Hairpin Resonator with Four Transmission Zeros

Abstract In this paper, a compact low-pass filter (LPF) with wide stopband is proposed based on interdigital capacitor loaded hairpin resonator. The structure composed of an upper high-impedance transmission line, a middle interdigital capacitor, and a pair of inter-coupled symmetrical stepped-impedance stubs. Detailed investigation into this structure based on even-odd mode approach reveals that up to four transmission zeros can be generated and reallocated by choosing the proper circuit parameters. And owing to the aid of transmission zeros, the fabricated quasi-elliptic LPFs experimentally demonstrate a wide 20dB stopband from 1.4fc to 5.1fc using a compact size of only 0.005 λg2.
Prepartum and Postpartum Evaluation of Internal Genitalia of Red Sokoto Goat Does Using Digital Rectal Palpation Technique

Study was aimed at determining prepartum and postpartum transrectal palpability of segments of internal genitalia of Red Sokoto Goat (RSG) does using digital rectal palpation technique. Weekly transrectal palpation of 50 does was performed prepartum for nine weeks using digital rectal palpation (DRP) technique with index finger to determine prepartum transrectal palpability. Transrectal measurement of width and length of genital segments was carried out on 26 does using DRP technique with index finger that had predetermined width and length. Twenty eight does that were cycling and with normal reproductive tract were selected and divided into artificial insemination (n = 14) and natural service (n = 14) groups indicating the method of breeding used. Body condition score (BCS) was measured. Determination of postpartum transrectal palpability and measurement of width and length of genital segments was performed on 26 does that kidded using DRP technique with index finger that had predetermined width and length. Evaluation was carried out on day 7, 14, 21 and 28 postpartum to palpate, measure genital segments and assess uterine involution. Length of index finger was 9.0 cm. Prepartum palpability of vagina, cervix, uterus, oviduct and ovary was 449 (100%), 433 (96.4%), 401 (89.3%), 0 (0.0%) and 207 (46.2%), respectively. Detection of uterus and ovary decreased with increasing BCS with P < 0.05 association. Mean values for width and length of uterus was 2.67 ± 0.25 cm and 5.22 ± 0.49 cm, respectively. Postpartum palpability of vagina, cervix and uterus was 104 (100%) day 7, 14, 21 and 28. Width and length of uterus on day 28 postpartum was 2.70 ± 0.08 cm and 6.21 ± 0.60 cm, respectively. Conclusion: vagina, cervix, uterus and ovary were transrectally palpable prepartum and postpartum using DRP technique with index finger; postpartum width and length of uterus on day 28 indicate completion of postpartum uterine involution in RSG does.
PEROXIDASE ACTIVITY IN MAIZE INBRED LINES RESISTANT OR SUSCEPTIBLE TO MAIZE DWARF MOSAIC VIRUS 1

Peroxidase (EC 1.11.1.7) activity levels were analyzed in maize seedling inbred lines contrasting with their resistance to maize dwarf mosaic virus (MDMV). Groups of noninoculated resistant and susceptible inbred lines showed different levels of guaiacol peroxidase activity at the seedling stage, with 78 % of susceptible inbred lines presenting enzyme activity values below 91.46 A470 min –1g FW –1. However, the zymogram patterns of peroxidase did not allow the differentiation of non-inoculated resistant or susceptible inbred lines. The virus complex induced a general enhancement of enzyme activity, without qualitative changes in the isoenzymes, when inoculated into resistant or susceptible inbred lines. However, a quantitative change, with 19% OD average increase in a moderately anionic isoform was observed in some resistant inbred lines in response to virus inoculation. Our results could suggest that peroxidase activity prior to infection, and the increase in activity of an specific anionic isoform in some resistant inbred lines, due to virus inoculation, could be related to a defense mechanism against MDMV.
Solitary Soft-Tissue Metastasis of a Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma 2 Years After Curative Resection: Report of a Rare Case and a Literature Review

Patient: Female, 74-year-old Final Diagnosis: Soft tissue metastasis from pancreatic adenocarcinoma Symptoms: Palpable, hard and painful mass, with rapid growth, located in the posterior aspect of the upper left thigh Medication: — Clinical Procedure: — Specialty: Surgery Objective: Rare disease Background: Soft-tissue metastases from a primary carcinoma are rare lesions. They often are the first clinical manifestation of a previously unknown malignancy of an advanced stage, but may also be solitary in a setting of a recurrent disease. Generally, they are associated with poor prognosis and may be the source of diagnostic confusion both clinically and pathologically. The primary location of the malignancy is usually lung, breast, kidney, or colon. Soft-tissue metastases from a pancreatic adenocarcinoma are extremely rare. A few cases involving the skin have been described in the literature, and solitary metastasis to the deep soft-tissue (eg, subcutis and skeletal muscle) was reported less than 10 times. Case Report: We report the case of a 74-year-old woman who presented with late-onset (recurrent disease), solitary, subcutaneous metastasis in the posterior aspect of the left thigh, deriving from a pancreatic head adenocarcinoma, 2 years after initial treatment with R0 resection (pancreaticoduodenectomy) and adjuvant chemotherapy. We emphasize the rarity of this entity, review the literature, and discuss treatment options. Conclusions: Solitary soft-tissue metastasis from a pancreatic adenocarcinoma after initial curative treatment is very rare. Although hematogenous spread from a pancreatic adenocarcinoma generally has a very poor prognosis, treatment should be individualized according to the patient’s history, general condition, and symptoms and the clinical setting in relation to the primary disease.
Upregulated Ca2+ Release from the Endoplasmic Reticulum Leads to Impaired Presynaptic Function in Familial Alzheimer’s Disease

Neurotransmitter release from presynaptic terminals is primarily regulated by rapid Ca2+ influx through membrane-resident voltage-gated Ca2+ channels (VGCCs). Moreover, accumulating evidence indicates that the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is extensively present in axonal terminals of neurons and plays a modulatory role in synaptic transmission by regulating Ca2+ levels. Familial Alzheimer’s disease (FAD) is marked by enhanced Ca2+ release from the ER and downregulation of Ca2+ buffering proteins. However, the precise consequence of impaired Ca2+ signaling within the vicinity of VGCCs (active zone (AZ)) on exocytosis is poorly understood. Here, we perform in silico experiments of intracellular Ca2+ signaling and exocytosis in a detailed biophysical model of hippocampal synapses to investigate the effect of aberrant Ca2+ signaling on neurotransmitter release in FAD. Our model predicts that enhanced Ca2+ release from the ER increases the probability of neurotransmitter release in FAD. Moreover, over very short timescales (30–60 ms), the model exhibits activity-dependent and enhanced short-term plasticity in FAD, indicating neuronal hyperactivity—a hallmark of the disease. Similar to previous observations in AD animal models, our model reveals that during prolonged stimulation (~450 ms), pathological Ca2+ signaling increases depression and desynchronization with stimulus, causing affected synapses to operate unreliably. Overall, our work provides direct evidence in support of a crucial role played by altered Ca2+ homeostasis mediated by intracellular stores in FAD.
Cellular and Humoral Responses Follow-up for 8 Months after Vaccination with mRNA-Based Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines

Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 has become the main method of reducing mortality and severity of COVID-19. This work aims to study the evolution of the cellular and humoral responses conferred by two mRNA vaccines after two doses against SARS-CoV-2. On days 30 and 240 after the second dose of both vaccines, the anti-S antibodies in plasma were evaluated from 82 volunteers vaccinated with BNT162b2 and 68 vaccinated with mRNA-1273. Peripheral blood was stimulated with peptides encompassing the entire SARS-CoV-2 Spike sequence. IgG Anti-S antibodies (humoral) were quantified on plasma, and inflammatory cytokines (cellular) were measured after stimulation. We observed a higher response (both humoral and cellular) with the mRNA-1273 vaccine. Stratifying by age and gender, differences between vaccines were observed, especially in women under 48 and men over 48 years old. Therefore, this work could help to set up a vaccination strategy that could be applied to confer maximum immunity.
Severity of Child Autistic Symptoms and Parenting Stress in Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Japan and USA: Cross-Cultural Differences

The purpose of this study was to compare the relationship between parenting stress and autistic symptom severity in the U.S. and Japan. Fifty-two U.S. and 51 Japanese mothers of children aged 2–12 with autism completed measures of parenting stress and child characteristics, including the parenting stress index (PSI), the social communication questionnaire (SCQ), and social responsiveness scale-2 (SRS-2). There was a nonlinear relationship between the child's autistic symptom severity and parenting stress in both countries. We also found some cultural differences: in the parent domain, the relationships between children's SCQ scores and PSI scores differed significantly between the U.S. and Japan. Our findings suggest that autistic severity symptom scores may reflect cross-cultural differences in parenting beliefs, views toward autism, and response styles for evaluating children's behavior. The findings also suggest that parents need support regardless of the child's autism severity, including those with mild to moderate symptoms. Expanding on this line of research and understanding cultural influences on parenting stress may help service providers and agencies offer more culturally sensitive services, parent-education courses, and intervention programs.