Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Changes in Intraocular Pressure with Use of Periocular Triamcinolone Cream

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the effect of periocular topical triamcinolone cream on intraocular pressure. Methods A retrospective chart review identified 57 patients, 114 eyes using triamcinolone cream (0.1%, 0.025%) with subsequent intraocular pressure (IOP) checks at three follow-up visits. Descriptive, univariate, and multivariate analyses were performed to assess effects of age, therapy duration, consecutive weeks on steroid, prescription strength, time of day, and method of measurement on IOP levels. Generalized Estimating Equations were used in regression models to account for correlation of eyes within subjects and across visits. Results We identified 57 patients using triamcinolone cream for allergic or eczematous dermatitis of the eyelid. Prescription strengths were 0.025% or 0.1% and patients were followed for a median of 4.9 months. Measurements of IOP at baseline did not change as compared to all IOP measurements at follow-ups and did not change with steroid strength. The mean change in IOP at all follow-up visits was 0.07 mm Hg (95% confidence interval [CI]: –0.36, 0.50). After adjustment for the method of tonometer and the patient's age, the mean change was 0.03 mm Hg (95% CI: –0.68, 0.73, P = 0.93). Prescription strength and consecutive weeks of therapy were not associated with IOP. Two patients experienced a significant elevation in IOP of > 10 mm Hg, one through the concomitant consequences of systemic corticosteroids usage and the other through prolonged topical application. Conclusion In patients taking periocular triamcinolone cream, there was no clinically meaningful change in mean IOP between baseline and follow-up visits, and IOP measurements were not related to variances in prescription strength or duration of therapy.
Physical and mechanical properties of the cement composite with makino bamboo fibers disintegrated by alkali treatment

ABSTRACT In this study, disintegrated bamboo fibers (DBFs) were extracted from alkali-treated makino bamboo sticks (BSs). The chemical compositions and tensile properties of DBFs were investigated using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric (TG) analysis, and tensile tests. The results indicated that a change in functional groups, a reduction in the crystallinity index, and better thermal stability were observed for DBFs than for BSs. Regardless of the collapse of parenchyma cells and separation and twist of the fibers on the surface of the DBF, its average tensile strength and tensile modulus were 204 MPa, and 13 GPa, respectively. Additionally, DBFs were added into a cement matrix to fabricate bamboo fiber/cementitious composites (BCCs). The apparent density and most of the mechanical properties of BCCs decreased when the addition of the DBFs increased above 1 wt%. However, the BCC with 1 wt% of DBFs showed the lowest drying shrinkage and a slight increase in the specific energy under tensile testing. Accordingly, the results showed that 1 wt% DBFs as an adequate content is proposed to be added into the cement.
The doubloon models of dark haloes and galaxies

A family of spherical halo models with flat circular velocity curves is presented. This includes models in which the rotation curve has a finite central value but declines outwards (like the Jaffe model). It includes models in which the rotation curve is rising in the inner parts, but flattens asymptotically (like the Binney model). The family encompasses models with both finite and singular (cuspy) density profiles. The self-consistent distribution function depending on binding energy $E$ and angular momentum $L$ is derived and the kinematical properties of the models discussed. These really describe the properties of the total matter (both luminous and dark). For comparison with observations, it is better to consider tracer populations of stars. These can be used to represent elliptical galaxies or the spheroidal components of spiral galaxies. Accordingly, we study the properties of tracers with power-law or Einasto profiles moving in the doubloon potential. Under the assumption of spherical alignment, we provide a simple way to solve the Jeans equations for the velocity dispersions. This choice of alignment is supported by observations on the stellar halo of the Milky Way. Power-law tracers have prolate spheroidal velocity ellipsoids everywhere. However, this is not the case for Einasto tracers, for which the velocity ellipsoids change from prolate to oblate spheroidal near the pole. Asymptotic forms of the velocity distributions close to the escape speed are also derived, with an eye to application to the high velocity stars in the Milky Way. Power-law tracers have power-law or Maxwellian velocity distributions tails, whereas Einasto tracers have super-exponential cut-offs.
Satisfaction with COVID-19 Vaccines in Health Care Workers and the General Population: A Cross-Sectional Study in Urban Bangkok, Thailand

Background: COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy is a global issue. Many people are concerned about experiencing side effects from the vaccine. This study evaluated satisfaction with the COVID-19 vaccine in the general population (GP) and healthcare workers (HCWs) in Bangkok, Thailand. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was distributed from September-December 2021. Independent sample t-tests were used to compare GP and HCW participants’ total vaccine satisfaction scores as well as their satisfaction with varying vaccine types. Multiple linear regression was used to identify predictors of satisfaction scores among GP and HCWs. Results: A total of 780 valid questionnaire responses were obtained. The majority of GP participants (n = 390) had received their first (93.3%) and second (88.5%) vaccination shots by viral vector vaccine; however, 90% had not received a third dose (booster). In contrast, the majority of HCW participants (n = 390) had received their first (92.8%) and second (82.8%) vaccination doses by the inactivated vaccine, and 83% had received a third vaccine dose. HCWs had significantly higher total satisfaction scores than GP participants (p = 0.034), and they were also significantly more satisfied with the mRNA vaccine as a third dose (p = 0.001). Multiple linear regression models found less association with vaccine satisfaction among GP participants who had not isolated following exposure to COVID-19 and those who have never been at risk of infection (ᵦ −0.159; 95% CI −12.867, −1.877; p = 0.009). Among HCWs, being married (ᵦ 0.157; 95% CI 0.794, 3.278; p = 0.001) or divorced (ᵦ 0.198; 95% CI 3.303, 9.596; p < 0.01) was more closely associated with vaccine satisfaction than being single. Conclusion: HCWs were more satisfied with the type and efficacy of inactivated, viral vector, and mRNA vaccines than GP participants, and the former were also more satisfied with the cost of vaccine boosters. Our results indicate that satisfaction with the COVID-19 vaccine is based on academic knowledge sharing and the government’s promotion efforts. Future research will explore strategies to raise awareness about the importance of vaccination.
The CLIC Potential for New Physics

Author(s): Blas, J de; Franceschini, R; Riva, F; Roloff, P; Schnoor, U; Spannowsky, M; Wells, JD; Wulzer, A; Zupan, J; Alipour-Fard, S; Altmannshofer, W; Azatov, A; Azevedo, D; Baglio, J; Bauer, M; Bishara, F; Blaising, J-J; Brass, S; Buttazzo, D; Chacko, Z; Craig, N; Cui, Y; Dercks, D; Dev, PS Bhupal; Luzio, L Di; Vita, S Di; Durieux, G; Fan, J; Ferreira, P; Frugiuele, C; Fuchs, E; Garcia, I; Ghezzi, M; Greljo, A; Grober, R; Grojean, C; Gu, J; Hunter, R; Joglekar, A; Kalinowski, J; Kilian, W; Kilic, C; Kotlarski, W; Kucharczyk, M; Leogrande, E; Linssen, L; Liu, D; Liu, Z; Lombardo, DM; Low, I; Matsedonskyi, O; Marzocca, D; Mimasu, K; Mitov, A; Mitra, M; Mohapatra, RN; Moortgat-Pick, G; Muhlleitner, M; Najjari, S; Nardecchia, M; Neubert, M; No, JM; Panico, G; Panizzi, L; Paul, A; Perello, M; Perez, G; Plascencia, AD; Pruna, GM; Redigolo, D; Reece, M; Reuter, J; Riembau, M; Robens, T; Robson, A; Rolbiecki, K; Sailer, A; Sakurai, K; Sala, F; Santos, R; Schlaffer, M; Shim, SY; Shuve, B; Simoniello, R; Sokolowska, D | Abstract: The Compact Linear Collider (CLIC) is a mature option for the future of high energy physics. It combines the benefits of the clean environment of $e^+e^-$ colliders with operation at high centre-of-mass energies, allowing to probe scales beyond the reach of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) for many scenarios of new physics. This places the CLIC project at a privileged spot in between the precision and energy frontiers, with capabilities that will significantly extend knowledge on both fronts at the end of the LHC era. In this report we review and revisit the potential of CLIC to search, directly and indirectly, for physics beyond the Standard Model.
The Role of Zinc in the Treatment of Wilson’s Disease

Wilson’s disease (WD) is a hereditary disorder of copper metabolism, producing abnormally high levels of non-ceruloplasmin-bound copper, the determinant of the pathogenic process causing brain and hepatic damage and dysfunction. Although the disease is invariably fatal without medication, it is treatable and many of its adverse effects are reversible. Diagnosis is difficult due to the large range and severity of symptoms. A high index of suspicion is required as patients may have only a few of the many possible biomarkers. The genetic prevalence of ATP7B variants indicates higher rates in the population than are currently diagnosed. Treatments have evolved from chelators that reduce stored copper to zinc, which reduces the toxic levels of circulating non-ceruloplasmin-bound copper. Zinc induces intestinal metallothionein, which blocks copper absorption and increases excretion in the stools, resulting in an improvement in symptoms. Two meta-analyses and several large retrospective studies indicate that zinc is equally effective as chelators for the treatment of WD, with the advantages of a very low level of toxicity and only the minor side effect of gastric disturbance. Zinc is recommended as a first-line treatment for neurological presentations and is gaining acceptance for hepatic presentations. It is universally recommended for lifelong maintenance therapy and for presymptomatic WD.
A Mapping Halal Tourism Management Research: Text Mining using NVivo

Purpose: This study aims to identify and map the research related to the current development of Halal Tourism Management research. Method: The method used is qualitative by using literature studies from various published articles indexed by Scopus for the period 1997-2022 which were collected on May 11, 2022. The data were processed with Microsoft Excel 16 and analyzed using Nvivo 12 Plus software to perform coding and classification automatically. Results: The results show that there is a fluctuating improvement in halal tourism management during the 25-year observation period. There are 3 interesting things in the discussion of halal tourism management. First, halal is a basic reference in the development of tourism objects and halal tourism management. Second, tourists as a challenge in the halal tourism management system. Third, is the development of sustainable halal tourism industry. Contribution: This research formulates a strategy for the development of halal tourism management. This strategy focuses on halal tourism objects, marketing, and institutions. This research can be used as an additional study related to the Halal Tourism sector and has the potential to be developed.
The influence of heritage food consumption and experiential value on Terengganu’s destination image and tourists’ behavioural intention

ABSTRACT This study investigates the factors influencing heritage food tourists’ behavioural intentions and perceived destination image based on how heritage food consumption and experiential value affect their behavioural intention. A sample of 336 tourists was surveyed in Terengganu, Malaysia. The study hypotheses were investigated using partial-least square-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The results demonstrate that consumption and experiential value significantly predict tourists’ attitudes. In addition, their favourable attitude towards food significantly stimulates their perception of Terengganu's destination image and behavioural intention. This study demonstrates the importance of local food consumption value on tourists’ perceptions and behaviour, which is especially important in the promotion of heritage food tourism. The findings suggest ways for managers and practitioners in the culinary tourism industry to strategically market their offerings in order to increase demand for food tourism.
THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN COGNITIVE AND METACOGNITIVE STRATEGIES AND EFL READING TEST PERFORMANCE OF THAI UNIVERSITY LEARNERS

This study investigated the relationship between cognitive and metacognitive strategy use and EFL reading test performance among EFL university learners in Thailand. One hundred ninety-nine non-English major students voluntarily participated in this cross-sectional research design. The five-point Likert Scale questionnaire was employed to collect learners’ test-taking strategies after they had completed the EFL reading test. The semi-structured interview was then used to gather qualitative information from ten volunteers to better understand the strategy use during an EFL reading test. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to analyze the data. The results showed significant relationships between the applications of cognitive strategies and metacognitive strategy executions. However, the analysis of the results indicated no significant correlations between cognitive and metacognitive strategy use and reading test performance. Concerning qualitative data analyses, the results showed that learners’ strategy use varied depending on test items. These findings could yield fruitful information for pedagogical practices, implications, and strategy training roles among university students. Detailed discussions in relation to pedagogy and further research are addressed. Article visualizations:
ON A SYSTEM OF FUNCTIONAL EQUATIONS

(i.i) Mx) = a i f i x > / ¿ ( • w * ) ) ] + * ( * ) . j=1 k=1 for i — 1 , 2 , . , n and x € I C R, where I is a bounded or unbounded interval. The given functions gi : I —• I, a^k : / X R —• R are continuous, fi are unknown functions. Using Banach fixed point theorem, we prove the existence and uniqueness of solution of the system (1). The obtained solution is also stable with respect to the functions gi. In [1], the system (1.1) is studied with I = [—6,6], n = m = 2, Sijk(x) binomials of first degree and
Multitarget Multisensor Tracking Problems. Part 1. A General Solution and a Unified View on Bayesian Approaches

Abstract : Based upon a general target sensor model which allows dependence among targets and state-dependent target detection, a Bayesian solution to the multitarget tracking problem is derived. When this solution is applied to a special class of models, a less general but more implementationally feasible class of algorithms is obtained. Representative existing algorithms are then compared with our results. Doing so provides a unified view on Bayesian approaches to the multitarget tracking problem. Part I covers most of the analytical results, while in Part II, hypothesis management and other issues pertaining to implementation of multitarget algorithms are discussed with several examples.
Bilateral 60-V Amorphous InGaZnO Thin-Film Transistors With Symmetric Stair Gate Dielectric

This work implemented bilateral 60-V amorphous In-Ga-Zn-O (a-IGZO) thin-film transistors (TFTs) with symmetric stair gate dielectric at the contact sides. The stair gate dielectric lowers the electrical field between the gate and the contacts, enhancing the breakdown voltage (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${V}_{\text {BD}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>). The <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${V}_{\text {BD}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> was improved from sub-20 to 60 V and a bilateral <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${V}_{\text {BD}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> of 60 V was achieved at the total stair length (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${L}_{\text {stair}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) of over <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$2.9~\mu \text{m}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> for the proposed device. The transconductance (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${G}_{m}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) degrades with the increasing <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${L}_{\text {stair}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>, attributed to the rising equivalent thickness of the stair gate dielectric. The gate-four-probe (GFP) method measurements reveal that the ON-resistance (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${R}_{ \mathrm{\scriptscriptstyle ON}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) of the stair gate region has a linear dependence on the <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${L}_{\text {stair}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>. The increasing electron concentration in the channel outside the stair region optimizes the output current, as confirmed by the TCAD simulation. The breakdown properties of the devices with a small <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$L_{\text {stair}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$ < 0.1~\mu \text{m}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) were also simulated. The proposed symmetric stair gate dielectric a-IGZO TFTs possessed low <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${R}_{ \mathrm{\scriptscriptstyle ON}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> and high <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${V}_{\text {BD}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> at the same time.
CONTINUITY OF LEBESGUE MEASURABLE SOLUTIONS OF A GENERALIZED GOŁĄB-SCHINZEL EQUATION

Let k, n be positive integers and let / : R —» R be a solution of the functional equation f{x + f{x)y) = f{x)f(y). We prove that, if there is a real positive a such that the set {x € R : | / ( z ) | € (0, a)} contains a subset of positive Lebesgue measure, then / is continuous. As a consequence of this we obtain that every Lebesgue measurable solution / : R —• R of the equation is continuous or equal zero almost everywhere (i.e. there is a set A C RTM of the Lebesgue measure zero with / ( R n \ A) = {0}). Let k, n be positive integers and X be a linear space over a commutative field K. The functional equation (1) f(x + f(x)y) = f ( x ) f ( y ) , where / : X —• K, is a generalization of the Gol^b-Schinzel functional equation which has been considered, for example, in [1], [7], [10]. J. Brzdqk has proved in [6] that every solution / : M —> R of (1) is continuous under the assumption that there is a real positive a such that the set {x € R n : | / (x ) | € (0, a)} contains a subset of second category with the Baire property. We prove the same under the assumption that, for some positive real a, the set {x 6 R n : | / (x ) | € (0, a)} has a subset of positive Lebesgue measure (cf. [5], Corollary 2). Throughout the paper N, Z, and K stand for the sets of all positive integers, integers, rationals and reals, respectively. Moreover, ln , and ln denote the Lebesgue, the outer Lebesgue and the inner Lebesgue measures in M, respectively. 1991 Mathematics Subject Classification: 39B52. 92 E. J a b l o n s k a In what follows, for b G R, Vi, V2 C R and A C Rn we write ViV2:= {ab:a€V1,beV2},
Performance and Thermal Analysis of Organic Photovoltaic Modules in Outdoor Conditions

Organic photovoltaic (OPV) modules are an emerging, innovative and low-cost solution to convert sunlight into electricity. Their flexibility and semi-transparency make OPV modules a suitable solution even in applications that cannot be based on traditional photovoltaic (PV) technologies. However, high ageing rate, short lifetime and low efficiency have limited their diffusion. This paper presents two outdoor test campaigns designed to assess and to compare with traditional silicon-based PV technologies the power output of OPV modules operating in real environmental conditions. OPV modules, as well as silicon-based PV modules, were operated at their maximum power point for several days: data collected demonstrated that OPV power output is slightly enhanced by the cells temperature at low irradiance, while at high irradiance the temperature coefficient of power is close to zero. Unlike silicon-based PV technologies, quite constant maximum power point voltage regardless the OPV cells temperature justifies the latter result.
Luteolin is an Effective Component of Platycodon grandiflorus in Promoting Wound Healing in Rats with Cutaneous Scald Injury

Background Platycodon grandiflorus could significantly improve the pathological results of cutaneous scald injury, reduce the release of inflammatory factors and promote angiogenesis. This study investigated the wound healing effect of luteolin, an active component of P. grandiflorus, on induced cutaneous scald injury in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats. Methods The protein expression levels of TNF-α and IL-6 were detected by ELISA. QRT-PCR was adopted to detect the expression of TGF-β1 and VEGF. Histopathological changes of scald wounds were analyzed by hematoxylin-eosin staining. Cell viability and migration ability were detected by CCK-8 assay and scratch assay. Results Both in vivo and in vitro experiments showed that luteolin promoted wound healing of cutaneous scald injury. Gene Oncology (GO) functional analysis and rescue experiments showed that endothelial nitric oxide synthase 3 (NOS3) was the critical target of luteolin in treating cutaneous scald. Conclusion This study demonstrated that luteolin is an effective component of P. grandiflorus and is effective in the treatment of cutaneous scald injury.
Microwave Absorption Properties of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes/Carbonyl Iron Particles/Polyurethane Foams

In order to improve the microwave absorption performance of absorbing materials, the composite foam absorbing materials with different multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) contents were prepared using polyurethane foam as the substrate and MWCNTs and flaked carbonyl iron powder as absorbers. The electromagnetic properties of the materials were characterized and analyzed. Then, CST electromagnetic simulation software was used to simulate the electromagnetic shielding effect of absorbing materials on mechatronics products under a strong electromagnetic irradiation environment, and, finally, it was verified by irradiation experiment. The results show that the materials have good microwave absorption properties, in which the composites containing 1.5 wt. % MWCNTs exhibit good microwave absorption properties. The minimum reflectivity reaches −29 dB when the thickness is 3 mm and −15.6 dB when the thickness is 1.5 mm, with a bandwidth of 5.7 GHz for reflectivity less than −10 dB. The good microwave absorption performance of the material is due to the synergistic effect of MWCNTs particles and good impedance matching. The simulation and experimental results show that the mechatronics product with absorbing materials can protect against strong electromagnetic interference and ensure the normal operation of the mechatronics product circuits.