Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Edge City: Life on the New Frontier

We Americans are going through the most radical change in a century in how we build our world, and most of us don't even know it. From coast to coast, every metropolis that is growing is doing so by sprouting strange new kinds of places: Edge Cities. Most of us now spend our entire lives in and around these Edge Cities, yet we barely recognize them for what they are. That's because they look nothing like the old downtowns; they meet none of our preconceptions of what constitutes a city. This book explains how these Edge Cities are dramatically changing the way most of us live our lives--our homes, our transportation, our jobs, our social lives. Everything is examined, from the kinds of jobs Edge Cities generate to whether they will ever be good places to fall in love or hold a Fourth of July parade. We are challenged to reconsider who, exactly, we are. A glossary is provided. Among its many definitions are the following: pavement deficiency - a pothole; pedestrian walkway - a sidewalk; street furniture - everything exposed to the weather put there by the hand of man, not counting roads, buildings, and plants; streetscape - a road on which sufficient design review has been expended such that the Street Furniture, Signage, and Luminaires all match and/or are festooned with flags; supercommuter - a person whose round trip to work exceeds a hundred miles each day.
EFFECT OF VERMICOMPOST, MINERAL AND BIOFERTILIZATION ON SOIL FERTILITY AND PRODUCTIVITY OF PEARL MILLET PLANTS GROWN IN SANDY SOIL

his study was carried out during the two successive seasons of 2020 and 2021 on pearl millet ( Pennisetum glaucum ), grown in sandy soil under drip irrigation system at Baloza Research Station, North Sinai Governorate, Egypt (31°32 03 N and 32° 362 03 E). The present study aims at the evaluation of the effect of using vermicompost, NPK (100 and 75% levels), biofertilization (mixture from Azotobacter chroococcum, Pseudomonas fluorescence and Streptomyces microflavus ), dual (verimcompost + NPK) and mixed treatment (vermicompost + NPK + bio). The obtained results indicated that the mixed treatment (vermicompost + NPK + bio) increased growth parameters, yield parameters, NPK content and improved soil fertility. Furthermore, addition of biofertilizers showed a positive effect on total microbial counts, Azotobacter densities, Pseudomonas and Actinomycetes counts in the rhizosphere region of pearl millet plant. On the other hand, microbial activity expressed by dehydrogenase enzyme increased as compared to the control.
Effect of Acupressure on Quality of Life among Female Nurses with Chronic Back Pain

1.ABSTRACT Background : Chronic Back Pain is the most common musculoskeletal work-related disorders among nurses. Acupressure is the type of complementary medicine frequently used today that involves pressing with fingers to stimulate acupoints of the human body to release endorphins which cause muscle relaxation and pain relief. Aim of this study was to determine the effect of acupressure on quality of life among female nurses with chronic back pain. Design : A quasi experimental research design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at all surgical and medical units at Mansoura University Hospital. Sample: A purposive sample of 100 female nurses with chronic back pain was distributed equally into two groups; Study group receiving acupressure sessions (I) and the control group received routine treatment plan (II). Tools: Three tools were used to collect data: Structured interview questionnaire, Pain assessment scale, Japanese Orthopedic Association Back Pain Evaluation Questionnaire (JOABPEQ). Results : Highly statistically significant difference in pain intensity and quality of life between two groups post acupressure sessions at (p= <0,0001 * ) was observed. Conclusion : Acupressure is effective complementary therapy improves back pain, increase QOL and increase occupational function. Therefore, acupressure can be used as a drug-free and low-cost approach without side effects to improve quality of life in nurses with chronic back pain. Recommendations : Educational nursing program about effect and technique of acupressure should be conducted. Future research should include longitudinal studies with a cross-over design to document the long-range effects of acupressure for female nurses with chronic back pain
“Surrounded, detached”: the relationship between defensive peripersonal space and personality

Introduction Personality shapes the cognitive, affective, and behavioral interactions between individuals and the environment. Defensive peripersonal space (DPPS) is the projected interface between the body and the world with a protective function for the body. Previous studies suggest that DPPS displays inter-individual variability that is associated with psychiatric symptoms, such as anxiety. However, DPPS may share a link with personality traits. Methods Fifty-five healthy participants were assessed with the Personality Inventory for DSM-5 (PID-5)–Adult to evaluate personality dimensions. Subjects underwent the Hand Blink Reflex (HBR) task that estimates the DPPS limits by assessing the modulation of blink intensity in response to the median nerve stimulation. Data of the HBR was analyzed with Bayesian multilevel models, while the relationship between DPPS and personality traits was explored using network analysis. Results HBR was best modeled using a piecewise linear regression model, with two distinct slope parameters for electromyographic data. Network analyzes showed a positive correlation between the proximal slope and detachment personality trait, suggesting that individuals with higher scores in the detachment trait had an increased modulation of HBR, resulting in a larger extension of the DPPS. Discussion Features of the detachment personality trait include avoidance of interpersonal experiences, restricted affectivity, and suspiciousness, which affect interpersonal functioning. We suggest that DPPS may represent a characteristic feature of maladaptive personality traits, thus constitute a biomarker or a target for rehabilitative interventions.
Recent advances in space‐time statistics with applications to environmental data: An overview

[1] This paper introduces a special section based on general environmental scientific problems, with a particular focus on using atmospheric data. All the papers and authors provide the methodology to study, analyze, predict, and evaluate the spatial-temporal behavior and the complicated spatial-temporal structure of the data. The overall aim is to present up-to-date developments in spatial and spatiotemporal statistics in the field of the atmosphere, to present on-going research, and to discuss important problems to be addressed in the near future.
Is the Field Test of FUT-SAT a Better Experimental Design to Identify the Specific Characteristics of Tactical Performance according to Youth Male Soccer Players' Positional Roles?

This study aimed to compare soccer players’ tactical performance according to their positional roles in the field test of FUT-SAT. The sample consisted of 54 male players from elite youth clubs (Medellín-Colombia), U16 and U17 categories. Participants trained five times per week (Tier 3). We used the System of Tactical Assessment (FUT-SAT), which evaluates tactical behaviour and performance through core tactical principles of soccer. The field test is structured in a numerical configuration of a goalkeeper + 3 players vs. 3 players + a goalkeeper played during 4 min on a playing field 36 m long by 27 m wide. All teams were structured with one player in each positional role (one defender, one midfielder, and one forward). To determine the differences between the positional roles, the following factors were analysed: the number of actions, the percentage of correct actions, the place of action related to the principles, and the Tactical Performance Index of core tactical principles. A total of 2891 tactical actions distributed in nine games were analysed. A Kruskal-Wallis test for the independent groups (defenders, midfielders, and forwards) or a one-way ANOVA was used. There was no difference in soccer players’ tactical performance and behaviour between players of different positional roles in the field test of FUT-SAT.Therefore, teams need to be evaluated with the system of play with players in all field sectors in medium or large sided games. The system of play can be chosen according to the category given that competitions are held in reduced spaces and with fewer players
The increasing instance of negative emotion reduce the performance of emotion recognition

Introduction Emotion recognition plays a crucial role in affective computing. Recent studies have demonstrated that the fuzzy boundaries among negative emotions make recognition difficult. However, to the best of our knowledge, no formal study has been conducted thus far to explore the effects of increased negative emotion categories on emotion recognition. Methods A dataset of three sessions containing consistent non-negative emotions and increased types of negative emotions was designed and built which consisted the electroencephalogram (EEG) and the electrocardiogram (ECG) recording of 45 participants. Results The results revealed that as negative emotion categories increased, the recognition rates decreased by more than 9%. Further analysis depicted that the discriminative features gradually reduced with an increase in the negative emotion types, particularly in the θ, α, and β frequency bands. Discussion This study provided new insight into the balance of emotion-inducing stimuli materials.
Pc5 pulsations observed during the June 1972 geomagnetic storm

We report observations of large-amplitude Pc5 magnetic pulsation events on three successive orbits of the Explorer 45 satellite near L=5 in the afternoon quadrant during the June 1972 geomagnetic storm. In each case, waves occur during a period of depressed magnetic field coinciding with a plasma injection event. The resulting waves have a significant compressional component and appear to be quite localized in longitude. Polarization analysis indicates that in two cases the satellite appears to have crossed the resonant field line of the observed waves. Variations in electron and proton energy density, where available, correlate well with the observed magnetic variations. The observations lend credence to earlier generalizations that storm time Pc5 pulsations are generated by newly injected hot plasma via local plasma instabilities and manifest themselves as coupled hydromagnetic waves with compressional and field line resonant transverse components.
Surface displacements associated with the L'Aquila 2009 Mw 6.3 earthquake (central Italy): New evidence from SBAS‐DInSAR time series analysis

We investigate the surface displacements in the area affected by the April 2009 L'Aquila earthquake (Central Italy) through an advanced DInSAR analysis. In particular, we apply the SBAS approach to retrieve deformation maps and displacement time series from ENVISAT data acquired between February 2003 and October 2009 and from COSMO‐SkyMed data relevant to the six‐month interval following the earthquake. Our analysis shows no evidence of pre‐seismic surface deformation at the 35‐day temporal sampling of the ENVISAT sensor. On the other hand, by benefiting of the high spatial resolution and temporal sampling of the COSMO‐SkyMed satellites, we measure post‐seismic displacements at an unprecedented level of detail for a DInSAR analysis. This allows us to identify three main areas continuing to deform after the earthquake. In addition, our modeling shows that post‐seismic displacements are very likely related to the fault afterslip, since their decay times are on the order of 101–102 days.
Association between sarcopenia-related traits and cardiovascular diseases: a bi-directional Mendelian randomization study

Background The two geriatric diseases, sarcopenia and cardiovascular disease (CVD), often coexist, yet the causal relationship is unclear. However, few studies focus on the effect of muscle mass on CVD. This comprehensive study is dedicated to unearthing the potential connection between sarcopenia-related traits and CVD at the genetic level. Method A two-sample bi-directional Mendelian randomization (MR) study was conducted. In the first stage, we performed MR analysis regarding coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke, and myocardial infarction (MI) as exposure factors to reveal their effect on appendicular lean mass (ALM) and hand grip strength. In the second stage, we reverse the position of exposures and outcomes. The inverse variance weighted (IVW) method was used as the primary approach to reveal the potential causation between the exposure and outcome. Results The results of the IVW method revealed a negative causal effect of ALM on CHD (OR = 0.848, 95% CI = 0.804 to 0.894, p = 8.200E-10), stroke (OR = 0.931, 95% CI = 0.890 to 0.975, p = 2.220E-03), and MI (OR = 0.810, 95% CI = 0.694 to 0.901, p = 1.266E-13). Additionally, the left-hand grip strength is a significant protective factor for CHD (OR = 0.737, 95% CI = 0.601 to 0.904, p = 3.353E-03) and MI (OR = 0.631, 95% CI = 0.515 to 0.765, p = 2.575E-06), but is not causally linked to the stroke (OR = 0.971, 95% CI =0.829 to 1.139, p = 0.720). Meanwhile, the same conclusion about the effect of right-hand grip strength on CHD (OR = 0.681, 95% CI = 0.558 to 0.832, p = 1.702E-05), MI (OR = 0.634, 95% CI = 0.518 to 0.776, p = 9.069E-06), and stroke (OR = 1.041, 95% CI = 0.896 to 1.209, p = 0.604) was obtained. However, no significant causal effect of CVD (CHD, stroke, MI) on sarcopenia-related traits (ALM, handgrip strength) was found. Conclusion There is a unidirectional causal relationship between sarcopenia and CVD. The loss of muscle mass and strength has a significant causal role in promoting the occurrence and development of CVD, providing a reference for the prevention and treatment of comorbidities in older people.
A Comparative Study of State-of-the-Art Algorithms for Plant Recognition and Classification on a Large Dataset

— Plant classification and recognition is a vital task for many applications including retail, agriculture, and food processing. Several state-of the-art algorithms were developed in order to address this challenge. While there are several papers that were published to propose classification algorithms for plants and fruits, these algorithms targeted small datasets with 10K or fewer images. This study compares the performance of several Deep Learning models in fruit and plant classification on a large plants and fruits dataset with more than 225k images. This study aims to guide researchers about the performance implications of using popular models at large-scale by testing the scalability and reliability of these models. Fruits-262 is a dataset of over 225k images representing 262 different classes of plants and fruits. To ensure fairness, we trained each model using the same runtime environment on the Fruits-262 dataset. The models were evaluated using four different evaluation metrics; accuracy, loss, validation accuracy and validation loss. We also considered the computational complexity, the training time and the model size in order to evaluate the efficiency, reliability and scalability. Our findings reveal that there are some models that can offer high classification accuracy, yet with high computational resources and long iterations. This paper explores some potential alternatives and highlights some interesting models for future research.
Entelon150® (Vitis vinifera Seed Extract) Attenuates Degenerative Changes in Intravascular Valve Prostheses in Rabbits

Author's summary Entelon150® (Vitis vinifera seed extract), losartan, and rosuvastatin have been shown to be effective in reducing calcification and inflammation of bovine pericardium implants. However, no study has compared the effects of the drugs on bioprosthetic heart valve (BHV). In this comparative study using a rabbit model, Entelon150® exhibited the significant effect, ultimately reducing calcification and inflammation in the intravascular bovine pericardium. Entelon150® could be a promising therapeutic alternative for reducing BHV inflammation and calcification.
INCREMENTOS EN LOS RENDIMIENTOS DEL CULTIVO DE BONIATO POR LA UTILIZACIÓN COMBINADA DEL FITOESTIMULANTE FITOMAS-E Y EL BIOFERTILIZANTE ECOMIC® EN CONDICIONES DE PRODUCCIÓN

This work was developed in a cooperative production unit (UBPC) from «Camilo Cienfuegos» Agricultural Enterprise, Santa Cruz del Norte town, Havana province, during 2005, which is geographically situated at 83° 10' N, 23° 10' W and 103 m over sea level, with the objective of studying the influence of the national phytostimulant FitoMas-E combined with the biofertilizer EcoMic® and mineral fertilization on sweet potato yield and other variables. Six treatments were studied in the experiment employing the clone INIVIT B 98-2. Results showed significant differences among treatments for those combinations studied, so proving crop answer to the combined application of phytostimulant, biofertilizers and mineral fertilization, besides obtaining yield increments of 50 % compared to the control. In general, this work showed that the combined application of phytostimulant FitoMas-E with an efficient AMF and 50 % mineral fertilization with NPK improves crop development and yields under production conditions. RESUMEN. El trabajo se desarrollo en una unidad de produc- cion cooperativa (UBPC) perteneciente a la Empresa Agropecuaria "Camilo Cienfuegos", municipio Santa Cruz del Norte, provincia La Habana, durante el 2005, que esta ubicada geograficamente a 83° 10' N, 23° 10' W y 103 m snm, con el objetivo de estudiar la influencia sobre el rendimiento y otras variables del cultivo de boniato, utilizando el fitoestimulante FitoMas-E de produccion nacional combinado con el biofertilizante EcoMic® y la fertilizacion mineral. En el experi- mento se estudiaron seis tratamientos y se empleo el clon INIVIT B 98-2. Los resultados mostraron diferencias significativas entre los tratamientos para las distintas combinaciones en estudio, corroborandose la respuesta de este cultivo a la aplicacion conjunta del fitoestimulante, los biofertilizantes y la fertiliza- cion mineral, lograndose incrementos del rendimiento de un 50 % en comparacion con el testigo. Con este trabajo se demostro, de forma general, que la aplicacion conjunta del fitoestimulante FitoMas-E combinado con una cepa eficiente de HMA y el 50 % de la fertilizacion mineral con NPK, incrementan el desarrollo y los rendimientos de este cultivo en condiciones de produccion.
Mode, Pattern and Precipitating factors of Acute Poisoning in a Southern District Hospital in Bangladesh

Acute poisoning is common in Bangladesh and causes a significant number of hospital admissions. That causes anumber of mortality, morbidity as well as increases the economic burden in health care system. But it can beprevented. For that it is necessary to observe and study the poisoning related factors and events around the country.So, the aim of our study is to find out and describe the mode, pattern and precipitating factors of poisoning in asouthern district hospital. This cross-sectional observational study was done in the department of Medicine ofPirojpur District Hospital, from January to December 2020. The study was conducted among 100 patients of bothgenders those were hospitalized with the history of poisoning. In the study young people (40% in 14-25 years and37% in 26-35 years) were predominantly affected and 61% were female. Suicidal attempt was the commonest(74;74%) mode of poisoning that mostly caused by pesticides. Stupefying mode was observed in case of 15(15%)male travelers as street poisoning. Highest number of poisoning (45;45%) was caused by pesticides. The sedative(14;14%), copper sulphate (11;11%) and harpic (5;5%) poisoning was observed mostly as a suicidal mode. Historyof savlon (4;4%) and Kerosene (2;2%) poisoning was found as an accidental mode. As a recreational mode two malewere admitted with alcohol poisoning. Considering the precipitating factor, maximum cases (54;54%) had the historyof unsatisfactory family events. Street poisoning (15;15%) was precipitated by the careless behavior of travelers.Accidental poisoning (9,9%) was invited by unmindful and hurried attitude. Problem related to love and affair wasobserved in 8(8%) cases. Study and examination result precipitated poisoning in 7(7%) cases. History of job andincome dissatisfaction was found in 4(4%) cases. So those factors related with the poisoning should be considered.That will help to make a comprehensive strategy in order to resist these preventable events. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Med. Coll. J. 2022;1(1):85-89
Data‐based modelling of runoff and chemical tracer concentrations in the Haute‐Mentue research catchment (Switzerland)

This paper presents a model for simulating discharge as well as chemical tracer concentration (silica and calcium) in stream flow for the Haute‐Mentue research basin (Switzerland). The model structure is based on a parameterization of the three components (acid soil, AS; direct precipitation, DP; deep groundwater, GW) of a hydrochemical mixing model. Each component is modelled through an identical structure consisting of a non‐linear gain, expressed by a three‐parameter logistic function, and a linear transfer function with two reservoirs (fast/slow) in parallel having a constant partition between them. The model is applied on an information‐rich 5‐week data set. Extensive Monte Carlo realizations (more than two billion models) have identified a representative sample of behavioural models able to satisfy quite stringent fit criteria on both discharges and tracers. A descriptive statistical analysis of the behavioural parameter sets reveals significant differences between the components. In particular, the AS contribution is activated for higher catchment storages and shows a steep, almost threshold‐like, increase. The partition coefficient (fast/total) for the three components is ordered as DP>AS>GW. The fast constants of the three components have a similar order of magnitude, but also show DP>AS> GW. The slow time constant of the GW component is almost an order of magnitude higher than that of DP and AS. The latter are of similar magnitude and generate a highly non‐linear interflow component. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Shape effects on the capacity of rectangular footings under general loading

Ultimate limit states under vertical (V), moment (M) and horizontal (H) loading of rectangular footings with varying breadth-to-length aspect ratios (B/L) are compared with predictions for plane-strain conditions. Footing/soil interfaces unable to sustain tension and with unlimited tensile resistance are considered. Finite element and analytical predictions are reported, and results are presented as failure envelopes in VH, VM and VMH load space. Vertical and moment capacity of rectangular footings, with either zero or unlimited tension interfaces, is shown to increase with reducing footing length, for foundations of a given bearing area. For footings unable to sustain tension, footing aspect ratio does not affect the shape of the failure envelope: therefore ultimate limit states of a footing of any aspect ratio can be derived from a unique envelope scaled by the appropriate ultimate limit loads defining its apex points. A closed-form expression is proposed to describe the shape of the normalised VMH enve.