Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Electrodiagnosis in Diseases of Nerve and Muscle: Principles and Practice

With each subsequent edition, Dr. Kimura has built upon his extensive experience teaching electromyography (EMG) around the world and has transferred his knowledge to the book. It is intended for clinicians who perform electrodiagnostic procedures as an extension of their clinical examination, and will be of value to neurologists and physiatrists who are interested in neuromuscular disorders and noninvasive electrodiagnostic methods, particularly those practicing electromyography (EMG). The book provides a comprehensive review of most peripheral nerve and muscle diseases, including specific techniques and locations for performing each test.New to this edition:intra-operative monitoringstudies for the pediatric and geriatric populationsdata analysis and reporting, which should help facilitate daily practice
The Effect of Two Types of Erbium Laser and Light Cure Fluoride Varnish on Enamel Demineralization and Surface Microhardness around Metal Orthodontic Brackets: An in-Vitro study

Introduction: Development of white spot lesions on enamel is a significant and common problem during the fixed orthodontic treatment. Aim: This study was aimed to assess the effect of two types of erbium lasers (Er: YAG) laser, (Er, Cr: YSGG) laser and light cure fluoride on the enamel demineralization and surface microhardness around metal orthodontic brackets. Material and Methods: In vitro study, 90 freshly extracted human premolars were randomly allocated to six groups (n =15) of control (neither fluoride nor laser was used), light cure fluoride varnish (Clinpro XT) on the enamel surfaces, Er: YAG laser (2.94 µm Er: YAG irradiation of the teeth), Er: YAG laser then varnish TM XT, Er Cr:YSGG laser (2.78 µm Er Cr: YSGG irradiation of the teeth), Er Cr: YSGG laser then varnish TM XT. PH cycling for 14 days through a daily procedure of demineralization and remineralization for 6 h and 18 h, respectively. Microhardness values of enamel were evaluated with Vickers test. Two sample of each group was prepared for SEM (scanning electron microscopy) and the data from the remaining teeth were analyzed with F-test (ANOVA). Results: Microhardness mean values from high to low were as follow: varnish TM XT, Er Cr: YSGG laser then varnish TM XT, Er:YAG laser then varnish TM XT, control, Er Cr: YSGG laser, Er :YAG laser. Conclusion: Fluoride varnish alone showed the best preventive measure against enamel demineralization. There was no different between the two types of erbium laser on the effect of enamel surface microhardness.
Cuts, Primal Heuristics, and Learning to Branch for the Time-Dependent Traveling Salesman Problem

We consider the time-dependent traveling salesman problem (TDTSP), a generalization of the asymmetric traveling salesman problem (ATSP) to incorporate time-dependent cost functions. In our model, the costs of an arc can change arbitrarily over time (and do not only dependent on the position in the tour). The TDTSP turns out to be structurally more difficult than the TSP. We prove it is NP-hard and APX-hard even if a generalized version of the triangle inequality is satisfied. In particular, we show that even the computation of one-trees becomes intractable in the case of time-dependent costs. We derive two IP formulations of the TDTSP based on time-expansion and propose different pricing algorithms to handle the significantly in- creased problem size. We introduce multiple families of cutting planes for the TDTSP as well as different LP-based primal heuristics, a propaga- tion method and a branching rule. We conduct computational experiments to evaluate the effectiveness of our approaches on randomly generated in- stances. We are able to decrease the optimality gap remaining after one hour of computations to about six percent, compared to a gap of more than forty percent obtained by an off-the-shelf IP solver. Finally, we carry out a first attempt to learn strong branching decisions for the TDTSP. At the current state, this method does not improve the running times.
The effect of Dapagliflozin on renal functions in hospitalized patients with Acute Heart Failure

Objective: To evaluate the influence of dapagliflozin on renal functions and diuretics use in patients with acute heart failure (AHF). Methods: This comparative analytical study was conducted at Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology, Rawalpindi from July 2022 to November 2022. Patients were distributed equally in two groups i.e. Dapagliflozin and Conventional Groups, where patients received dapagliflozin added to conventional therapy for AHF and, only conventional therapy for AHF respectively. Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), serum creatinine were measured and compared on admission, after 48 hours and on discharge. Weight loss during hospitalization, daily dose of furosemide and length of hospital stay was also recorded. Quantitative parameters were analyzed using t-test or Mann Whitney U test accordingly. Results: There were no significant baseline differences in renal functions. A modest decline in eGFR was observed in both groups after 48 hours. However, the variation in values of eGFR remained similar among both groups after 48 hours (p-value 0.365) and on discharge (p-value 0.768). Whereas, patients subjected to dapagliflozin treatment exhibited a more profound diuretic response expressed as greater weight loss (p-value < 0.001), achieved at comparatively lower doses of loop diuretics. Moreover, they also had a shorter duration of hospital stay (six vs eight days, p-value <0.001). Conclusion: Institution of dapagliflozin did not cause any significant deterioration of renal functions, whereas; it was associated with improved diuretic response as depicted by more pronounced weight loss at comparatively lower doses of loop diuretics.
P ARALLEL Q -L EARNING : S CALING O FF - POLICY R E - INFORCEMENT L EARNING

Reinforcement learning algorithms require a long time to learn policies on complex tasks due to the need for a large amount of training data. With the recent advances in GPU-based simulation, such as Isaac Gym, data collection has been sped up thousands of times on a commodity GPU. Most prior works have used on-policy methods such as PPO to train policies in Isaac Gym due to its simpleness and effectiveness in scaling up. Off-policy methods are usually more sample-efficient but more challenging to be scaled up, resulting in a much longer wall-clock training time in practice. In this work, we presented a novel Parallel Q-Learning (PQL) framework that is substantially faster in wall-clock time and achieves better sample efficiency than PPO. Our key insight is to parallelize the data collection, policy function learning, and value function learning as much as possible. Different from prior works on distributed off-policy learning, such as Apex, our framework is designed specifically for massively parallel GPU-based simulation and optimized to work on a single workstation. We demonstrate the capability of scaling up Q learning methods to tens of thousands of parallel environments. We also investigate various factors that can affect policy learning speed, including the number of parallel environments, exploration schemes, batch size, GPU models, etc.
Serotonergic modulation of attack behavior in social isolation mice

Background and Purpose: Intermittent explosive disorder is characterized by outbursts of rage and violence. While the 5HT 1B receptor is linked to aggression reduction, its neural circuit mechanism remains unclear. Here, we explored the impact of the raphe nucleus projecting to the ventral hippocampus (vHip) on impulsive aggression. Experimental Approach: We used post-weaning social isolation (SI) mice as an animal model and employed the chemogenetic technique to speciﬁcally manipulate the activity of neural pathways projecting from either the dorsal raphe nucleus (DRN) or the median raphe nucleus (MRN) to the vHip. Combining with 5HT 1B receptor (5HT 1B R) agents, we investigated the impact of serotonergic inputs in the vHip on impulsive aggression. Key Results: By local infusion of Clozapine N-Oxide, activating either DRN soma or DRN nerve terminals in the vHip reduced impulsive aggression. 5-HT 1B R antagonist SB-224289 nulliﬁed this aggression reduction. Activating the MRN-vHip pathway ameliorated depression-like behavior but not impulsive aggression. DRN-vHip activation decreased c-Fos levels in the vHip and the aggression-control area, the ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH). Intra-vHip infusion of 5-HT 1B R agonists (anpirtoline, CP-93129) suppressed impulsive aggression and decreased c-Fos levels within the vHip neurons projecting to the VMH, suggesting an inhibition mechanism. Conclusion and Implications: Our ﬁndings indicate that activating the DRN, rather than MRN, projecting to the vHip is suﬃcient to inhibit impulsive aggression in a 5-HT 1B R-dependent manner. Thus, targeting 5-HT 1B R could serve as a promising therapeutic approach to ameliorate symptoms of impulsive aggression.
Three coralloid species of the genus Trechispora (Trechisporales, Basidiomycota) in China: two newly discovered taxa and one reported for the first time

﻿Abstract Two new species of Trechispora indigenous to southern China, T.laxa and T.tongdaoensis, are described and illustrated, and the first record of T.khokpasiensis in China is reported. Molecular phylogenetic analyses of the concatenated nuclear rDNA ITS1–5.8S–ITS2 and nuclear large subunit sequences supported the inclusion of the three species within the Trechispora clade, together with species formerly classified in Scytinopogon. The new species are similar in micromorphology to species of Trechispora (as traditionally circumscribed) but are distinguished by having coralloid basidiomata. A key to the known coralloid Trechispora species in China is provided.
Melange: space folding for multi-focus interaction

Interaction and navigation in large geometric spaces typically require a sequence of pan and zoom actions. This strategy is often ineffective and cumbersome, especially when trying to study several distant objects. We propose a new distortion technique that folds the intervening space to guarantee visibility of multiple focus regions. The folds themselves show contextual information and support unfolding and paging interactions. Compared to previous work, our method provides more context and distance awareness. We conducted a study comparing the space-folding technique to existing approaches, and found that participants performed significantly better with the new technique.
Seasonal Changes in Anthropometric and Physical Characteristics within English Academy Rugby League Players 2 ABSTRACT Professional rugby league clubs implement training programmes for the development of anthropometric and physical characteristics among academy

Professional rugby league clubs implement training programmes for the development of anthropometric and physical characteristics among academy aged players. However, research that examines seasonal changes in these characteristics is limited. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the seasonal changes in anthropometric and physical characteristics of academy rugby league players by age category (i.e., Under 14, 16, 18, 20). Data was collected on 75 players preand post-season over a 6 year period (resulting in a total of 195 assessments). Anthropometric (body mass, sum of 4 skinfolds) and physical (10 m and 20 m sprint, vertical jump, Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test and 1-RM squat, bench press and prone row) measures were collected. The Under 14s and 16s showed greater seasonal improvements in body mass (e.g., Under 14s = 7.4 ± 4.3 % vs. Under 20s = 1.2 ± 3.3 %) and vertical jump performance than Under 18s and Under 20s. In contrast, Under 18s and Under 20s players showed greater seasonal improvements in estimated 2max O V  (e.g., Under 14s = -0.4 ± 10.5 % vs. Under 20s = 9.2 ± 7.6 %) and 10 m sprint in comparison to Under 14s and Under 16s. Seasonal strength improvements were greater for the Under 18s compared to Under 20s. Seasonal changes in anthropometric and physical characteristics occur within academy rugby league players. However, academy rugby league players experience differing seasonal improvements, specific to age and measure. Interplayer variability in the development of anthropometric and physical characteristics limits the extrapolation of our findings to individuals. Overall, this study provides comparative data for seasonal changes within academy rugby league players and supports the need to monitor player development.
Are Real Assets Owners Less Averse to Inflation? Evidence from Consumer Sentiments and Inflation Expectations

Using data from the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers, we document a significant negative association between consumer sentiment and inflation expectations, controlling for prevailing inflation in the economy. We further show that consumer sentiments of homeowners and stockowners are more sensitive to expected inflation than those of other consumers, a disparity at odds with the notion that owning such assets provides hedges against inflation. Leveraging data from the Survey of Consumer Expectations, we find three factors that help account for this difference. First, assets owners' outlook for the broad economy seems to be more sensitive to their inflation expectations than other consumers' outlook. Second, assets owners appear to expect income growth to lag spending growth by a wider margin than other consumers and that margin widens with inflation expectations. Third, homeowners' inflation expectations tend to be less variable and less volatile than those of renters, which may allow the former to have a greater bearing on consumer sentiments.
Descriptive translation studies and beyond

This is an expanded and slightly revised version of the book of the same title which caused quite a stir when it was first published (1995). It thus reflects an additional step in an ongoing research project which was launched in the 1970s. The main objective is to transcend the limitations of using descriptive methods as a mere ancillary tool and place a proper branch of DTS at the very heart of the discipline, between the theoretical and the applied branches. Throughout the book, theoretical and methodological discussions are illustrated by an assortment of case studies, the emphasis being on the need to take whatever one wishes to focus on within the contexts which are relevant to it. Part One discusses the pivotal position of the descriptive branch within Translation Studies, and Part Two then outlines a detailed rationale for that positioning. This, in turn, supplies a framework for the case studies comprising Part Three, where a number of exemplary issues are analysed and contextualized: texts and modes of translational behaviour are situated in their cultural setting, and textual components are related to their texts and then also to the cultural constellations in which they are embedded. All this leads to Part Four, which asks what the knowledge accumulated through descriptive studies of the kind advocated in the book is likely to yield in terms of both the theoretical and the applied branches of the field. All in all: an innovative, thought-provoking book which no one with a keen interest in translation can afford to ignore.
Hygrothermo-mechanical buckling of FGM plates resting on elastic foundations using a quasi-3D model

Abstract Hygrothermal and mechanical buckling responses of functionally graded (FG) plates resting on Winkler–Pasternak’s foundations are presented in this paper using a refined quasi-3D model. The effects due to transverse normal strain and shear deformation are both included. The present model exactly satisfies stress boundary conditions on the upper and lower surfaces of the FG plate without using shear correction factors. It is assumed that the material properties vary according to a power law of the thickness coordinate variable. The hygrothermal buckling equilibrium equations are derived from the principle of virtual work for FG plates resting on Winkler–Pasternak’s foundations with simply-supported boundary conditions. Two types of thermal and hygrothermal loading, uniform thermal and hygrothermal rise, linear thermal and hygrothermal distribution through the thickness are considered. Numerical results are presented to verify the accuracy of the present study. The effects played by Winkler–Pasternak’s parameters, plate aspect ratio, side-to-thickness ratio, gradient index, and loading type on the critical buckling of the FG plates are all investigated.
Exploring the potential of the telecoupling framework for understanding land change

The concept of telecoupling has recently been proposed in Land System Science as an analytical framework to address the increasing importance of distal connections and flows in driving current land use change. In this IRI THESys Discussion Paper the emergence and development of the telecoupling concept is traced. Particular attention is given the two telecoupling frameworks currently proposed in the literature. The paper then illustrates the applicability of these two frameworks using the case of rubber expansion in the Uplands of Northern Laos as an example. There, local land use change is increasingly influenced by a complexity of globalised drivers that transcends multiple spatial and temporal scales. Based on the case, the potentials, as well as the caveats of the frameworks are discussed. Regarding the latter, focus is on issues of simplicity and holism, temporal and spatial scales and the establishment of system boundaries. The paper concludes by discussing the potential for addressing these challenges by looking beyond Land System Science.
Mesoscale dynamics and yellowfin tuna catches in the Mexican Pacific

Catch data of the yellowfin tuna (YFT) fishery were used to study the relationship between the seasonal and spatial variations of YFT with or without the presence of mesoscale structures at the entrance to the Gulf of California (19o–24o N, 104o–112o W). The YFT catches were distributed mainly over the continental shelf and around islands and seamounts. High concentration sets of YFT occurred throughout the year around the Marias islands and Cabo Corrientes, particularly in March and June. A warm (>28oC) coastal jet with a width of 1.5 Rossby radius (~20.6 km) was observed off Cabo Corrientes during February and April, covering all the continental shelf off Cabo Corrientes. The jet moved at an average speed of 0.31 m s –1 and extended northwards to the Roca Corbetera seamount. The interaction with cooler water generated a frontal zone around which the YFT catches were concentrated. In contrast, during March the wind field was more favorable for the development of coastal upwelling off Cabo Corrientes. We observed an upwelling region with sea surface temperature of 18oC and an offshore width of about a 3.7 Rossby radius of cold water that covered some 2600 km 2 . The YFT catches occurred in warmer water north of the upwelling zone.
Breast health equity along the cancer care continuum: A collaborative grant initiative

A competitive grants program developed by the American Cancer Society and Pfizer Global Medical Grants funded nine community‐engaged projects with innovative interventions aimed at reducing breast cancer mortality disparities between Black and White women. This introduction details the purpose and scope of this program and addresses the potential of community‐driven projects along the cancer care continuum.
Post harvest storage life of onion (Allium cepa L.) influenced by organic farming practices farming practices.

The present experiment was conducted at Horticulture College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore in the year 2002-03 and 2003-04, India. The results revealed the total loss of stored bulbs increased steadily as the period of storage was extended. The organic treatment combination of M 1 S 2 (3 per cent panchagavya + 50 per cent FYM + 50 per cent poultry manure) registered the lowest total loss viz., 30.57 and 32.71 per cent in the variety N 2-4-1 during crop I and crop II, respectively at 120 days after storage. The inorganic treatment consisting of 100 per cent recommended dose of NPK fertilizers (M 4 S 10 ) significantly varied from organic treatment and exhibited the highest total losses in both crops. A similar kind of response was observed in sprouting and rotting per cent also. See end of the article for authors’ affiliations
The mask of sanity.

Psychotic disorders may be concealed behind outer manifestations that give little or no suggestion of anything so serious. The traditional psychiatric criteria for diagnosis and classification are seldom helpful and often misleading in such instances. The seriousness of the masked disorder is often overlooked because peripheral functioning and outer appearance simulate so well all that is demanded by current definitions of sanity.
The age and stratigraphic significance of sea-rafted Loisels Pumice in northern New Zealand

Loisels Pumice is a sea-rafted pumice of uncertain origin, found on the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand. Since a radiocarbon age range was compiled from different and indirectly dated pumice layers by McFadgen (1982), Loisels Pumice has been used as a stratigraphic marker layer of known age in late Holocene coastal deposits. We contend that the date of primary deposition has been incorrectly determined and applied. We examined field sections from the far north of the North Island to identify and date the primary deposition of Loisels Pumice and to describe the physical characteristics and value of such a deposit. We also critically examined sites identified in the literature. Only one deposit was potentially primary, and the age of pumice deposition could be closely bracketed. From this section, we propose an age range of 915–1030 cal AD for the first stranding of Loisels Pumice in northern New Zealand. Analysis of sections shows that stratigraphic and geomorphic interpretation may be used to identify sites with the potential to be primary, but primary and secondary deposits cannot be identified by descriptive statistics. We conclude that the age of first stranding of Loisels Pumice cannot be reliably derived by compiling an age range bracket using maximum and minimum dates from different sections. Loisels Pumice should not be used as a coastal marker layer to establish synchrony between sites, and recent interpretations based on this method should be re-appraised.
User-Shadowing Suppression for 5G mm-Wave Mobile Terminal Antennas

In 5G mm-wave mobile terminal applications, the user’s body will likely create blockage or shadow in the radiation patterns of handset antenna arrays. In this paper, we find that the corner positions of a handset chassis yield the best performance for the 5G mm-wave array system in terms of spatial coverage when user effects are considered. To prove that claim, a prototype of a 5G mm-wave antenna system was constructed using the substrate integrated waveguide lens and MMPX connectors and was compared to the more general case. The lens is simulated and measured with the user in talk, data, and dual-hand modes. It has been shown that the method proposed in this paper can be used as a general guideline for the 5G phased array construction. Finally, two configurations of subarrays diagonally placed on the opposite corners of the mobile device were investigated to compare them to each other and to the setup with subarrays in all the corners.