Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Clinicopathological characteristics of solitary cavitary lung cancer: a case-control study

Background With the emerging radiological techniques and the increasing incidence of adenocarcinoma, the composition and structure of cavitary lung cancer have been significantly changed. The aim of the study was to demonstrate clinicopathological characteristics of solitary cavitary lung cancer which was ≤3 cm. Methods A case-control study was designed through retrospective data analysis of clinicopathological data of 946 cases with solitary lung cancer smaller than 3 cm. Univariable and multivariable analysis were used to identify the risk factors of cavitation. Results Cavitary lung cancer occurred more frequently in patients who were elderly (P=0.044), male (P=0.004), who had a smoking history (P=0.018), higher carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level (P<0.001), peripheral lesions (P=0.017), solid nodules (P<0.001), spiculation (P=0.003), vascular convergence (P<0.001), air bronchogram (P=0.004), larger tumor size (P<0.001), advanced T stage (P<0.001), lymph node metastasis (P=0.028) and advanced pTNM stage (P=0.004). In addition, cavitary lung cancer was more common in papillary predominant tumors (P=0.017), while noncavitary lung cancer occurred more frequently in AIS/MIA (P=0.002) and lepidic predominant tumors (P<0.001). It was confirmed that cavitation was significantly associated with elderly (P=0.013), male (P=0.003), larger maximum tumor diameter (P<0.001), solid nodules (P<0.001), larger pT size (P=0.016) and advanced pN stage (P=0.036) in multivariable analysis. ROC curves showed that the AUV was greater in maximum tumor diameter than in pT size predicting cavitation (0.71 vs. 0.66). A cut off value of 20.9 mm showed a discriminatory power of cavitation with a sensitivity of 68.7% and a specificity of 71.2%. Conclusions Comparing with noncavitary lung cancer, cavitary lung cancer smaller than 3 cm may have worse prognostic clinical, radiological and pathological characteristics. Especially, cavitary lung cancer present as more solid nodules on CT images and present with more invasive on pathological findings.
The Performativity of Literature Reviewing: Constituting the Corporate Social Responsibility Literature Through Re-presentation and Intervention

Although numerous books and articles provide toolkit approaches to explain how to conduct literature reviews, these prescriptions regard literature reviewing as the production of representations of academic fields. Such representationalism is rarely questioned. Building on insights from social studies of science, we conceptualize literature reviewing as a performative endeavor that co-constitutes the literature it is supposed to “neutrally” describe, through a dual movement of re-presenting—constructing an account different from the literature, and intervening—adding to and potentially shaping this literature. We discuss four problems inherent to this movement of performativity—description, explicitness, provocation, and simulacrum—and then explore them through a systematic review of 48 reviews of the literature on corporate social responsibility (CSR) for the period 1975 to 2019. We provide evidence for the performative role of literature reviewing in the CSR field through both re-presenting and intervening. We find that reviews performed the CSR literature and, accordingly, the field’s boundaries, categories, and priorities in a self-sustaining manner. By reflexively subjecting our own systematic review to the four performative problems we discuss, we also derive implications of performative analysis for the practice of literature reviewing.
Effects of water pH on copper toxicity to early life stages of the common carp (Cyprinus carpio)

Carp eggs were exposed immediately after fertilization to Cu concentrations of 0.3 and 0.8 μmol/L at water pH 7.6 or pH 6.3. Mortality, the incidence of spinal cord deformation, heart rate, tail movements, hatching success, and whole-body content of K, Na, Mg, Ca, and Cu were determined over time. Light microscopical preparations of eggs (48 h after fertilization) and larvae (168 h after fertilization) were studied. At pH 7.6, Cu did not affect egg mortality, heart rate, tail movements, and whole-body K and Mg content. Hatching success increased only in the 0.3 μmol/L Cu group. Exposure to 0.8 μmol/L Cu increased larval mortality and larval deformation and decreased whole-body Na and Ca content. At pH 6.3, exposure to 0.8 μmol/L Cu increased egg mortality and decreased heart rate and tail movements. Furthermore, premature hatching, a concentration-dependent increase of larval mortality, and larval deformation was observed. Exposure to 0.3 and 0.8 μmol/L Cu decreased the whole-body content of K, Na, Mg, and Ca. Uptake of Cu after hatching increased two-fold at pH 6.3 compared to the pH 7.6 groups. At pH 6.3, all Cu-exposed larvae were unable to fill their swim bladder. Also, after 168 h the yolk sac remained largely unabsorbed in the 0.3 and 0.8 μmol/L Cu group. Exposure to 0.8 μmol/L Cu resulted in coagulation of proteins in eggs and yolk sacs. No significant changes in any of the assessed parameters were observed in control groups of pH 6.3 and pH 7.6.
Circulating Matrix Metalloproteinase-28 Levels Are Related to GRACE Scores and Short-Term Outcomes in Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction

Objective To investigate the relationship between the level of matrix metalloproteinase-28 (MMP-28) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and the global registry of acute coronary events (GRACE) scores as well as their short-term prognosis. Methods Two hundred eleven patients with AMI were enrolled, and their basic clinical characteristics were collected for determining the GRACE score. We measured the plasma levels of MMP-28 and other biomarkers in the study population. The association of MMP-28 levels with cardiac events and cardiac deaths occurring within 30 days of discharge was evaluated with multivariable Cox proportional hazard models. Results The MMP-28 levels were significantly higher in patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) than in patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) (P < 0.01). Correlation analysis showed that the level of MMP-28 was positively correlated with the GRACE score in patients with AMI (R2 = 0.366, P < 0.05). Cox multivariate regression results showed that MMP-28 was associated with cardiovascular events during the hospitalization and 30 days after discharge (P < 0.01). In addition, Kaplan–Meier analysis showed that cardiac events and deaths were significantly higher in patients with MMP-28 ≥ 1.21 ng/mL (all P < 0.01). Conclusion There is a correlation between the plasma MMP-28 level and GRACE score in patients with AMI. MMP-28 is also associated with cardiovascular events and cardiovascular deaths during the hospitalization of patients and within 30 days of discharge.
An exploration of strength use and its relationship with life satisfaction, positive self-beliefs and paranoid ideation

Paranoid ideation is often preceded by negative interactions impacting on peoples’ sense of self and wellbeing. The National Health Service in the United Kingdom is promoting wellbeing but there is a paucity of research. The authentic happiness theory and a strength intervention were drawn upon in a preliminary investigation of the relationships between strength-use, wellbeing and paranoia. In a cross-sectional study, students (N=531) completed measures of strength-use, wellbeing, self-beliefs and paranoia. Pearson’s correlations, hierarchical multiple regression analysis, moderation analysis and mediation analysis were used to analyse the data. Strength-use was positively associated with life satisfaction and positive self-beliefs. There was a negative correlation between life satisfaction and paranoia, and higher positive self-beliefs were associated with lower paranoia. Paranoid ideation significantly predicted lower life satisfaction after controlling other symptoms of psychosis. Strength-use moderated the relationship between paranoia and life satisfaction. As hypothesised life satisfaction and positive self-beliefs mediated the relationship between strength-use and paranoia. The findings support delivering strength-use interventions to harness clients’ wellbeing.
Effect of Eel Biscuit Supplementation on Height of Children with Stunting Aged 36–60 Months: A Pilot Study

Background Stunting is a major health problem in developing countries. Animal-based supplements can increase the height of children with stunting. This study was aimed at determining the effect of eel biscuit supplementation on increase in the height of children with stunting aged 36–60 months. Methods A pilot study with pretest-post-test design. The study was conducted in two villages in the Priangan Region, West Java Province, Indonesia. The participants were divided into two groups: intervention group (10 supplemented eel biscuit pieces) and control group (biscuits from the government's biscuit programme). A total of 56 children aged 36–60 months with the height-for-age z-score of <−2 SD were recruited voluntarily for sampling. Results The initial height-for-age z-score of the intervention group was −3.45 SD and that of the control group was −3.11 SD. After 3 months of supplemented eel biscuit consumption, the height-for-age z-score of the intervention group changed to −2.52 SD and that of the control group changed to −2.51 SD. The average shift of the height-for-age z-score after 3 months of supplemented eel biscuit consumption was 0.93 SD in the intervention group and 0.6 SD in the control group. There were significant differences in delta and percent increase in the height-for-age z-score between both groups. Conclusions Consumption of supplemented eel biscuits for 3 months increased the height-for-age z-score of children with stunting aged 36–60 months by 0.93 SD.
Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Effectiveness of Probiotic and Fluoride Mouthrinse on Salivary Streptococcus mutants in Child in Orthodontic Patients: An Observational Trial

Original Research Article Aim: To clinically evaluate the efficacy of Probiotic as compare to fluoride mouthrinse on salivary streptococcus mutants in child orthodontic patients. Methods: Between Probiotic mouthrinse, and Fluoride mouthrinse, This is a 28 days observational comparative study which included 40 healthy children in age-group of 6-10 yrs. Results: The Probiotic and Fluoride groups compared with the control group at the end of 28 days, had less plaque accumulations (P < 0.001 and P< 0.001, respectively). Between the Probiotic, Chlorhexidine and Fluoride mouthrinse, there was no significant difference in the mean gingival inflammation on the 28 th day, But mean Plaque Index (PI) was significantly decreased when compared with control group on the 28 th day. Conclusion: Along with regular brushing to improve periodontal status during fixed orthodontic treatment, Probiotic mouth wash can be used as an adjunctive measure. As per as reducing plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation is concern, Probiotic mouth-rinse tested was effective among children in age-group of 6-10 yrs.
Perceived Stress, Depression, and Associated Factors among Undergraduate Health Science Students at Arsi University in 2019 in Oromia, Ethiopia

Background A mental health problem is a significant cause of overall disease burden globally. Among this problem, stress and depression are the central problems observed among university students due to the transitional nature. Consequently, the problem has an adverse effect on the wellbeing and academic performance of students. Objective To assess perceived stress, depression, and associated factors among undergraduate health science students at Arsi University in 2019 in Oromia, Ethiopia. Methods An institutional-based cross-sectional study design on undergraduate health science students was employed for the study from February 25 to April 15, 2019. Data were collected by using a self-administered questionnaire of the perceived stress scale (PSS-14) item and Beck depression inventory 21 items. Result All of the study subjects were between ages 18 and 30 with a mean age of 20.9 ± 1.83 standard deviation years. The current prevalence of perceived stress among study subjects was 63.5%. Age category, study year, pressure to maintain a good grade, practical attachment, lack of dormitory safety, and the financial problem were identified as significantly associated factors of perceived stress. In addition to this study, results also revealed that the prevalence of depression among students was 4.4% in which thinking about career future prospects was a significantly associated factor. Conclusion Stress was a significant problem among study participants where a small proportion of study subjects presented with depression. Comprehensive counseling and guidance aligned with training on awareness creation were recommended.
Mediating effect of growth mindset and grit between human rights victimization and self-esteem

Our current study aimed to verify the mediating effect of growth mindset and grit in the relationship between human rights victimization and self-esteem. The survey was conducted on 233 college students. Reliability analysis, correlation analysis, and Macro Process were performed, and bootstrap method was used to verify the mediating effect of growth mindset and grit. The results were as follows. First, human right victimization were significantly and negatively correlated with self-esteem, growth mindset, and grit while self-esteem were significantly and positively correlated with growth mindset, and grit. Second, as a result of path analysis, the human rights victimization had a significant negative impact on self-esteem, growth mindset and grit. On the other hand, growth mindset and grit had a significant positive effect on self-esteem. Third, growth mindset and grit had a mediating effect in the relationship between human right victimization and self-esteem. This implied that self-esteem of college students can be increased by increasing their growth mindset and grit. Future research is needed to clarify the role of human rights research and growth mindset and self esteem in college students.
International Journal of Engineering

On many occasions, the evaluation of a phenomenon based on a single feature could not solely be resulted in comprehensive and accurate results. Moreover, even if we have several features, we don’t know in advance, which feature offers a better description of the phenomenon. Thus, selecting the best features and especially their combination could lead to better results. An affinity graph is a tool that can describe the relationship between the samples. In this paper, we proposed a graph-based sample-based ranking method that sorts the graphs based on six proposed parameters. The sorting is performed such that the graphs at the top of the list have better performance compared to the graphs at the bottom. Furthermore, we propose a fusion method to merge the information of various features and improve the accuracy of label propagation. Moreover, a method is proposed for parameter optimizations and the ultimate decision fusion. The experimental results indicate that the proposed scheme, apart from correctly ranking the graphs according to their accuracy, in the fusion step, increases the accuracy compared to the use of a single feature. doi : 10.5829/ije.2020. 33.05b. 35
Acute effect of sodium bicarbonate supplementation by resistant training practices

Currently, the use of sodium bicarbonate (SB) as an ergogenic supplement has been linked to improved performance in several high-intensity and short time interval modalities because it is a natural buffer of the body fluids of the human body. This study aimed to evaluate the acute effect of SB supplementation on muscle strength endurance of resistance training practitioners. Crossover clinical trial, placebo-controlled (PL), and single-masked, included 10 trained adult men. The maximum repetition (1RM) and exhaustion tests with 80% 1RM were performed in the extensor chair and direct thread. In all sessions, the volunteers were verbally stimulated, the total maximum repetitions in the exercises and the blood lactate concentration were measured. SB was supplemented at a dose of 0.3 g/kg body mass. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 25.0. The Shapiro–Wilk test was used to evaluate the normality of the data, and the Student’s t-test was used for independent and paired samples. The size of the Cohen’s effect was calculated, and the significance level was set at p<0.05. Comparing the supplements, no significant differences were found in all variables tested. However, when comparing pretest and posttest periods, significant differences were found between lactate concentrations, with considerably large effect sizes (> 1.00). SB supplementation by endurance training practitioners induces blood alkalosis, which reduces fatigue and possibly improves muscle strength endurance.
Fungal Species Associated with the Spoilage of Some Edible Fruits in Maiduguri Northern Eastern Nigeria

The spoilage of Pawpaw (Carica papaya), Orange (Citrus sinensis), Pineapple (Ananas comosus) and Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) from three selected markets in Maiduguri, Borno state, northeastern Nigeria were investigated. The fruits (Pawpaw, Orange, Pineapple and Tomato) showing spoilage signs were examined for the presence of fungal pathogens inducing spoilage. Two fungal species Aspergillus flavus. and Rhizopus stolonifer; were found associated with deteriorating Carica papaya. Aspergillus niger and Candida tropicalis sp. were associated with Citrus sinensis, the mycoflora found associated with Ananas comosus were Phytophthora sp; Aspergillus flavus and Candida tropicalis, while Fusarium oxysporum, Rhizopus stolonifer and Mucor sp. were found associated with the spoilage of Lycopersicon esculentum. Aspergillus species had the highest rate of occurrence among the isolated fungi, followed by Rhizopus and Candida species while Fusarium sp, Phytopthora sp, and Mucor sp. were the least encountered. Pathogencity tests revealed that all the isolated fungi were pathogenic to the different fruits.
SOCIO-SPATIAL SELF-SEGREGATION BY HOUSING AND THE ACCESS TO CITIZENS' RIGHTS

The purpose of this article is to promote reflection on the relationship between access to housing as an instrument to promote citizens' rights and socio-spatial selfsegregation. It should be noted that the segregation treated here can be caused by physical barriers or not, since it also passes through a separation of behaviors and values, being in this article debated under the bias of the socio-spatial self-segregation by housing. Therefore, it was necessary to understand housing distribution systems extending from high-standard horizontal condominiums on one side, to invasions of peripheral areas such as wellsprings and hillsides on the other. This situation is result of the arising real estate explorations and emergent middle class searching for new housings, it has shown more and more the intersection of these realities. A relevant finding in this study was that the desire to self-immunize from different living standards leads to urbanistic and psycho-sociocultural implications which directly impacts on how public and private services are delivered to individuals. Thus, a person's address can determine their level of access to sanitation, mobility, safety, education, health, etc. Furthermore, we sought a visualization of reality, indicating "what" and "where", creating a spatial and relational vision, seeking to identify "the place of each one" in the different Brazilian cities.
Neurolytic procedures for pancreatic cancer pain: a systematic review and a proposal for an algorithm treatment

Pancreatic cancer provokes pain in more than 80 % of patients, resulting in a management of pain that is often unsatisfactory due to the limited treatment options and the signifi cant variation in clinical practice, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach. This article has been redacted to review the literature and summarize the actual evidence of neurolytic procedures to treat pain caused by pancreatic cancer. The sources of these of articles have been obtained by using PubMed and Medline, restricting the search to randomized control comparative studies, systematic reviews, prospective and retrospective studies, and case series presentations. This article shows the actual evidence of the different approaches for the celiac plexus and splanchnic nerve neurolysis, regarding its effi cacy, risks, adverse effects, and limitations. The fi nal objective has been to propose an interventional algorithm that might help to improve pain management in patients suffering from pancreatic cancer.
Recent Advances of Surfactant-Polymer (SP) Flooding Enhanced Oil Recovery Field Tests in China

Recently, there are increasing interests in chemical enhanced oil recovery (EOR) especially surfactant-polymer (SP) flooding. Although alkali-surfactant-polymer (ASP) flooding can make an incremental oil recovery factor (IORF) of 18% original oil in place (OOIP) according to large-scale field tests in Daqing, the complex antiscaling and emulsion breaking technology as well as potential environment influence makes some people turn to alkali-free SP flooding. With the benefit of high IORF in laboratory and no scaling issue to worry, SP flooding is theoretically better than ASP flooding when high quality surfactant is available. Many SP flooding field tests have been conducted in China, where the largest chemical flooding application is reported. 10 typical large-scale SP flooding field tests were critically reviewed to help understand the benefit and challenge of SP flooding in low oil price era. Among these 10 field tests, only one is conducted in Daqing Oilfield, although ASP flooding has entered the commercial application stage since 2014. 2 SP tests are conducted in Shengli Oilfield. Both technical and economic parameters are used to evaluate these tests. 2 of these ten tests are very successful; the others were either technically or economically unsuccessful. Although laboratory tests showed that SP flooding can attain IORF of more than 15%, the average predicted IORF for these 10 field tests was 12% OOIP. Only two SP flooding tests in (SP 1 in Liaohe and SP 7 in Shengli) were reported actual IORF higher than 15% OOIP. The field test in Shengli was so successful that many enlarged field tests and industrial applications were carried out, which finally lead to a commercial application of SP flooding in 2008. However, other SP projects are not documented except two (SP7 and SP8). SP flooding tests in low permeability reservoirs were not successful due to high surfactant adsorption. It seems that SP flooding is not cost competitive as polymer flooding and ASP flooding if judged by utility factor (UF) and EOR cost. Even the most technically and economically successful SP1 has a much higher cost than polymer flooding and ASP flooding, SP flooding is thus not cost competitive as previously expected. The cost of SP flooding can be as high as ASP flooding, which indicates the importance of alkali. How to reduce surfactant adsorption in SP flooding is very important to cost reduction. It is high time to reevaluate the potential and suitable reservoir conditions for SP flooding. The necessity of surfactant to get ultra-low interfacial tension for EOR remains further investigation. This paper provides the petroleum industry with hard-to-get valuable information.