Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Tuberculosis in Superficial Lymphadenopathy Based on Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology: A Cross Sectional Study

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of tuberculosis among individuals presenting with superficial lymphadenopathy using Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) as a diagnostic method. Methodology: This cross-sectional research spanned three years, conducted at HBS General Hospital in Islamabad from July 2016 to June 2019. The study enrolled individuals meeting specified inclusion and exclusion criteria, presenting with superficial lymph node enlargement. All participants provided written consent before undergoing fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC), and the diagnosis of tuberculosis relied on histopathological findings. Results: Among 632 patients aged 15 to 60 years who underwent FNAC following clinical examination and relevant lab investigations, 85.4% (n=540) exhibited cervical lymphadenopathy. Among these, 57.7% (n=312) were diagnosed with tuberculous lymphadenitis, comprising 58.3% females (n=182) and 41.6% males (n=130). Axillary lymphadenopathy was observed in 5.53% (n=35) of patients, among whom 3.64% females (n=23) and 2.1% males (n=13) were diagnosed with tuberculous lymphadenopathy. Generalized lymphadenopathy was seen in 5.1% (n=32) of cases, with 0.94% males (n=6) and 0.79% (n=5) demonstrating histological evidence of TB on FNAC. Inguinal lymphadenopathy was observed in 3.95% (n=25) of patients, including 0.94% males (n=5) and 0.47% females (n=3). Conclusion: Lymphadenopathy, a prevalent clinical condition, encompasses various underlying causes, ranging from manageable tuberculosis to malignant conditions. FNAC serves as a safe and rapid diagnostic technique, reducing the need for excisional biopsies. In this study, cervical lymph nodes were most frequently affected by tuberculous lymphadenopathy, particularly among females.
Phylogeny analysis of Colutea L. (Fabaceae) from Iran based on ITS sequence data

Mirzaei L, Mehregan I, Nejadsatari T, Assadi M. 2015. Phylogeny analysis of Colutea L. (Fabaceae) from Iran based on ITSsequence data. Biodiversitas 16: 168-172. This study was carried out on the species of Colutea L. that growing in Iran. Some of thesespecies are native to Iran. Internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequences were obtained from 12 samples representing seven species ofColutea recognized by recent taxonomic treatments from Iran and we used 20 ITS sequences from GenBank to test the phylogeny ofColutea. Phylogenetic analyses were conducted using Bayesian inference and maximum likelihood methods. Our results of cladisticanalysis of phylogenetic relationships among Coluteae tribes showed its monophyletic origin and Astragaleae was its sister group. Inaddition, C. cilicica was a sister group to C. gifana whose separated of other Colutea genus from Iran. Bayesian inference and maximumparsimony analyses confirmed the monophyly of three sections of Colutea in Iran. Our results showed that further investigationincluding application of larger number of markers and involving all the Iranian Colutea species will be more effective in estimation therelationships of the genus.Keywords: Colutea, Fabaceae, Iran, ITS, phylogeny
Exploring Parental Experiences With School-Aged Children Receiving Web-Based Learning: Cross-Sectional Study

Background Web-based learning has transformed education. Its ability to overcome physical barriers and deliver knowledge at the click of a button has made web-based learning popular and ensured that it will continue to be used in the future. The involvement of parents in web-based learning is fundamental to the success of the educational process, but limited attention has been paid to the impact of web-based learning on parents. Objective This study examined parental experiences with school-aged children receiving web-based learning in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods We sent cross-sectional, anonymous web-based questionnaires to school-aged children’s parents. A total of 184 parents completed the survey. Results Parents’ negative experiences of web-based learning (mean 4.13, SD 0.62) exceeded their positive experiences (mean 3.52, SD 0.65). The most negative experience reported by parents was their child’s boredom due to prolonged sitting in front of a device (mean 4.56, SD 0.69). The most positive experience was their child’s technological skill enhancement (mean 3.98, SD 88). Their child’s lack of social interaction and friendship building promoted stress among parents (r=−0.190; P=.01). At the same time, their child’s technological skill enhancement reduced stress among parents (r=0.261; P=.001). The most reported (63/184, 34.2%) obstacle to web-based learning was having multiple learners in the same household. Conclusion Web-based learning is a fundamental learning method and will continue to be used in the future because of its ability to overcome many barriers to education. Parental involvement in the continuity and success of the web-based learning process is crucial. However, the findings of this study illustrated that parents’ experiences of web-based learning were more negative than positive. Parents who reported negative experiences reported an increase in stress and faced more obstacles due to web-based learning. Thus, more attention and intervention are needed to promote positive web-based learning experiences among parents.
Physiochemical Responses and Ecological Adaptations of Peach to Low-Temperature Stress: Assessing the Cold Resistance of Local Peach Varieties from Gansu, China

In recent years, extreme weather events have become increasingly frequent, and low winter temperatures have had a significant impact on peach cultivation. The selection of cold-resistant peach varieties is an effective solution to mitigate freezing damage. To comprehensively and accurately evaluate the cold resistance of peaches and screen for high cold resistance among Gansu local resources, nine different types of peach were selected as test resources to assess physiological, biochemical, and anatomical indices. Subsequently, 28 peach germplasms were evaluated using relevant indices. The semi-lethal temperature (LT50) was calculated by fitting the change curve of the electrolyte leakage index (ELI) with the Logistic equation; this can be used as an important index for identifying and evaluating the cold resistance of peach trees. The LT50 values ranged from −28.22 °C to −17.22 °C among the 28 tested resources; Dingjiaba Liguang Tao exhibited the lowest LT50 value at −28.22 °C, indicating its high level of cold resistance. The LT50 was positively correlated with the ELI and malondialdehyde (MDA) content with correlation coefficients of 0.894 and 0.863, respectively, while it was negatively correlated with the soluble sugar (SS), soluble protein (SP), and free proline (Pro) contents with correlation coefficients of −0.894, −0.721, and −0.863, respectively. The thicknesses of the xylem, cork layer, cork layer ratio (CLR) and thickness/cortex thickness (X/C) showed negative correlations (−0.694, −0.741, −0.822, −0.814, respectively). Finally, the membership function method was used to evaluate cold resistance based on the ELI, MDA, Pro, SP, SS, CLR, and xylem thickness/cortex thickness (X/C) indices. The average membership degree among all tested resources ranged from 0.17 to 0.61. Dingjiaba Liguang Tao emerged prominently in terms of high-cold-resistance (HR) membership value (0.61).
Embryonic diapause due to high glucose is related to changes in glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation, as well as abnormalities in the TCA cycle and amino acid metabolism

Introduction The adverse effects of high glucose on embryos can be traced to the preimplantation stage. This study aimed to observe the effect of high glucose on early-stage embryos. Methods and results Seven-week-old ICR female mice were superovulated and mated, and the zygotes were collected. The zygotes were randomly cultured in 5 different glucose concentrations (control, 20mM, 40mM, 60mM and 80mM glucose). The cleavage rate, blastocyst rate and total cell number of blastocyst were used to assess the embryo quality. 40 mM glucose was selected to model high glucose levels in this study. 40mM glucose arrested early embryonic development, and the blastocyst rate and total cell number of the blastocyst decreased significantly as glucose concentration was increased. The reduction in the total cell number of blastocysts in the high glucose group was attributed to decreased proliferation and increased cell apoptosis, which is associated with the diminished expression of GLUTs (GLUT1, GLUT2, GLUT3). Furthermore, the metabolic characterization of blastocyst culture was observed in the high-glucose environment. Discussion The balance of glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation at the blastocyst stage was disrupted. And embryo development arrest due to high glucose is associated with changes in glycolysis and oxidative phosphorylation, as well as abnormalities in the TCA cycle and amino acid metabolism.
3‐D uncertainty‐based topographic change detection with structure‐from‐motion photogrammetry: precision maps for ground control and directly georeferenced surveys

Structure‐from‐motion (SfM) photogrammetry is revolutionising the collection of detailed topographic data, but insight into geomorphological processes is currently restricted by our limited understanding of SfM survey uncertainties. Here, we present an approach that, for the first time, specifically accounts for the spatially variable precision inherent to photo‐based surveys, and enables confidence‐bounded quantification of 3D topographic change. The method uses novel 3D precision maps that describe the 3D photogrammetric and georeferencing uncertainty, and determines change through an adapted state‐of‐the‐art fully 3D point‐cloud comparison (M3C2), which is particularly valuable for complex topography. We introduce this method by: (1) using simulated UAV surveys, processed in photogrammetric software, to illustrate the spatial variability of precision and the relative influences of photogrammetric (e.g. image network geometry, tie point quality) and georeferencing (e.g. control measurement) considerations; (2) we then present a new Monte Carlo procedure for deriving this information using standard SfM software and integrate it into confidence‐bounded change detection; before (3) demonstrating geomorphological application in which we use benchmark TLS data for validation and then estimate sediment budgets through differencing annual SfM surveys of an eroding badland. We show how 3D precision maps enable more probable erosion patterns to be identified than existing analyses, and how a similar overall survey precision could have been achieved with direct survey georeferencing for camera position data with precision half as good as the GCPs'. Where precision is limited by weak georeferencing (e.g. camera positions with multi‐metre precision, such as from a consumer UAV), then overall survey precision can scale as n‐½ of the control precision (n = number of images). Our method also provides variance–covariance information for all parameters. Thus, we now open the door for SfM practitioners to use the comprehensive analyses that have underpinned rigorous photogrammetric approaches over the last half‐century. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Different Outcomes According to Needling Point Location Used in Sham Acupuncture for Cancer-Related Pain: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis

Simple Summary When sham acupuncture was set as a control in previous acupuncture clinical trials, the sham procedure was conducted either at the same points that were used for the verum acupuncture group or at nonindicated points. The network meta-analysis according to needling point location used in sham acupuncture for cancer-related pain revealed no significant difference in pain severity between verum acupuncture and sham acupuncture using the same points as verum acupuncture. However, verum acupuncture significantly improved the pain severity compared to sham acupuncture at sham points. Sham acupuncture needling at the same points as verum acupuncture is not a true placebo due to the lack of consideration for acupuncture point specificity. Abstract Numerous acupuncture studies have been conducted on cancer-related pain; however, its efficacy compared to sham acupuncture remains controversial. We confirmed whether the outcome of acupuncture differs according to the needling points of sham acupuncture for cancer-related pain. We searched 10 databases on 23 May 2023 to screen acupuncture trials using sham acupuncture or waiting list as controls for cancer-related pain. Sham acupuncture was classified into two types, depending on whether the needling was applied at the same locations as verum acupuncture (SATV) or not (SATS). A network meta-analysis (NMA) was performed on the basis of a frequentist approach to assess pain severity. Eight studies (n = 574 participants) were included in the review, seven of which (n = 527 participants) were included in the NMA. The pain severity was not significantly different between SATV and verum acupuncture, but verum acupuncture significantly improved pain severity compared to SATS. The risk of bias affecting the comparisons between the verum and sham acupuncture was generally low. Previous acupuncture trials for cancer-related pain showed differing outcomes of sham and verum acupuncture, depending on the needling points of sham acupuncture. The application of SATV cannot be considered a true placebo, which leads to an underestimation of the efficacy of verum acupuncture.
miR-889-3p Facilitates the Browning Process of White Adipocyte Precursors by Targeting the SON Gene

It is well-established that beige/brown adipose tissue can dissipate stored energy through thermogenesis; hence, the browning of white adipocytes (WAT) has garnered significant interest in contemporary research. Our preceding investigations have identified a marked downregulation of miR-889-3p concurrent with the natural maturation of brown adipose tissue. However, the specific role and underlying molecular mechanisms of miR-889-3p in the browning process of white adipose tissue warrant further elucidation. In this research, we initially delved into the potential role of miR-889-3p in preadipocyte growth via flow cytometry and CCK-8 assay, revealing that miR-889-3p can stimulate preadipocyte growth. To validate the potential contribution of miR-889-3p in the browning process of white adipose tissue, we established an in vitro rabbit white adipocyte browning induction, which exhibited a significant upregulation of miR-889-3p during the browning process. RT-qPCR and Western blot analysis indicated that miR-889-3p overexpression significantly amplified the mRNA levels of UCP1, PRDM16, and CIDEA, as well as UCP1 protein levels. Furthermore, miR-889-3p overexpression fostered intracellular triglyceride accumulation. Conversely, the downregulation of miR-889-3p hindered the browning of rabbit preadipocytes. Subsequently, based on target gene prediction and luciferase reporter gene determination, we demonstrated that miR-889-3p directly targets the 3′-UTR region of SON. Lastly, we observed that inhibiting SON could facilitate the browning of rabbit preadipocytes. In conclusion, our findings suggest that miR-889-3p facilitates the browning process of white adipocyte precursors by specifically targeting the SON gene.
Reliques archéennes (3,15 Ga) au sein du magmatisme birimien (2,1 Ga) de Côte d'Ivoire, craton ouest-africain

Relics of Archean gneiss are found within the juvenile Birimian magmatic domain of the Ivory Coast (San Pedro area, Sasca zone). The tonalitic gneisses studied here yield single-grain zircon ages (up to 3141±2 Ma), that are significantly older than the emplacement of grey gneiss precursors (3 048+ 8 Ma) within the Archean Domain of the Man Rise, which points to a pre-Leonian crustal history. The presence of Archean relics, inherited zircons and negative ∈ Nd values at 2.1 Ga in the Birimian domain indicate some interaction between the Archaean crust and the newly formed mantle-derived magmas. Consequently, some geographical link may have existed between the Archaean basement terrains and the juvenile magmatic belt that existed in the Birimian Domain 2.2-2.1 Ga ago.
Determinants and Impacts of Conservation Agriculture in South Asia: A Meta-Analysis of the Evidences

Rice-wheat cropping system in the Indo-Gangetic plains is pivotal in ensuring food and livelihood security in South Asia. However, the productivity of the system is threatened by factors like climate change, urbanisation and excessive resource use. Conservation agriculture (CA) practices provide the scope for curbing the consequences of climate change by its resource saving and carbon emission as well as cost reducing potential. To analyse the effectiveness of CA under different crops, soil, and climatic conditions, a meta-analysis was conducted by synthesising the results of various experimental studies. Adoption of only zero/minimum/reduced tillage without integrating it with mulching and crop rotation in CA provided lesser yield as compared to conventional tillage. In contrast, crop yields were higher in CA when all the three practices, viz., conservation tillage practices, mulching and crop rotation were followed as compared to the conventional tillage. Crop yields were higher under reduced/minimum tillage as compared to zero tillage for all the crops considered for the study. Wheat, maize and pulses performed better in CA system as compared to rice in terms of water saving and yield. It was found that irrigation, soil cover and application of nitrogen were the crucial inputs in improving the performance of conservation tillage. Further, adoption of CA practices lead to significant reduction in the cost and at the same time provided better returns as compared to the conventional system. Training, targeting to irrigated, sub-tropical regions and fiscal incentive are critical for the successful implementation of CA in the region.
A Coarse-to-Fine Approach for Rectifying Distorted Latent Fingerprints From Crime Scenes

With the widely used fingerprints to identify criminals, the influence of fingerprint deformation arouses attention in forensic science. To date, many approaches have been proposed to rectify distorted fingerprints. However, the performance in handling low-quality fingerprints extracted at a crime scene is less high quality than expected. This paper presents a combined method to rectify the latent fingerprints extracted at a crime scene. The method is a coarse-to-fine approach, combining the robustness of traditional pattern recognition and the accuracy of deep learning networks. We conducted several experiments to compare our approach with other approaches, including the nearest-neighbor search and network methods. The results show a remarkable improvement in fingerprint matching, especially in low-quality latent fingerprints. The top 25 cumulative match rate improves from 0.65 (original) to 1 (proposed method), whereas other approaches improve the result to 0.85 at best.
RADICALLY PRINCIPAL IDEAL

Let R be a commutative ring with identity, X be an indeterminate over R , and R [ X ] be the polynomial ring over R . In this paper, we study when R [ X ] is a radically principal ideal ring. We also study the t -operation analog of a radically principal ideal domain, which is said to be t -compactly packed. Among them, we show that if R is an integrally closed domain, then R [ X ] is t -compactly packed if and only if R is t -compactly packed and every prime ideal Q of R [ X ] with Q ∩ R = (0) is radically principal.
An analysis of geography content in relation to geography for life standards in Oman

ABSTRACT Since the publication of Geography for Life: National Geography Standards in the United States (Geography Education Standards Project, 1994), it has been widely used to develop quality curriculum materials for what students should know and able to do in geography. This study compared geography content taught in Omani public schools with Geography for Life standards. Content analysis was used to analyze the extent to which the 18 standards were incorporated into the geography content. It focused on all discrete geography units included in social studies textbooks for Grades (3–10) and two geography textbooks: Economic Geography (Grade 11) and Geography and Modern Technologies (Grade 12). As the study revealed, geography content included good coverage of six standards, including those related to the environment and society. On the other hand, eight standards received less attention in the textbooks, including mental maps and the uses of geography. Findings of the study provided important implications for improving the geography curriculum in Oman.
In Praise of an Alternative BRDF Parametrization

In this paper, we extend the work of Neumann et al. [NNSK99] and Stark et al. [SAS05] to a pair of 4D BRDF parameterizations with explicit changes of variables. We detail their mathematical properties and relationships to the commonly-used halfway/difference parametrization, and discuss their beneﬁts and drawbacks using a few analytical test functions and measured BRDFs. Our preliminary study suggests that the alternative parametrization inspired by Stark et al. [SAS05] is superior, and should thus be considered in future work involving BRDFs.
Tourism Employment And Local Residents’ Engagement In The Conservation Of The Built Heritage In Zanzibar Stone Town In Tanzania

This study investigated the moderating effect of tourism employment on the relationship between attitudes to conservation, perceived social pressure, and perceived control on one hand, and intention to conserve built heritage on the other. This was an attempt to extend the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) which has been widely applied in conservation studies without integrating tourism factors that may exert effects on the relationships. A questionnaire survey was applied to 208 households in Zanzibar Stone Town. The results of the structural model verify the effect of attitudes, perceived social pressure and perceived control on intention to conserve. They also indicate that tourism employment significantly moderated the attitudes-intention and perceived social pressure-intention relationships. Overall, the study supports the extension of TPB with the inclusion of tourism employment as an important situational factor. Theoretical, policy and managerial implications are discussed.
Use of Aqueous Extract of Matcha Tea as an Antioxidant in Poultry Meat Storage

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of aqueous extract of matcha tea on the oxidation of fats, and some traits of poultry breast meat kept in cool storage. The study included six treatments: T1 control, T2 distilled water, T3 matcha tea 0.5%, T4 macha tea 1.0%, T5 macha tea 1.5% and T6 industrial antioxidant BHA. Pieces (2 × 3 cm) of the breasts were fleshed with the aforementioned solutions and stored by refrigeration, and some physiochemical, and chemical tests were conducted every 3 days. The results of GC-MS examination of the aqueous extract of matcha tea showed the presence of some active compounds in large amounts, and caffeine represented 81.78% of them. The results of pH values and water holding capacity showed a significant decrease (P ≤ 0.05) in submerged breast meat cuttings in aqueous extract of matcha tea at concentrations (0.5, 1.0, 1.5%) with a clear superiority for treatment T4 (1%) in the pH values and water holding capacity, as compared with the control sample. Treatments with aqueous extract of macha tea (T3, T4, T5) showed significant decreases (P ≤ 0.05) in the oxidation indicators, and a superiority in TBA and peroxide values were observed for treatment T4 upon all treatments except the industrial antioxidant (T6), as well as the values of free fatty acids which were decreased. Values of volatile nitrogen in the cold stored chicken breast meat showed that the values of T4 treatment were the closest to the results of the industrial antioxidant treatment.