Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Impact of Epidemic Intelligence Service Training in Occupational Respiratory Epidemiology

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) is a fellowship in applied epidemiology for physicians, veterinarians, nurses, scientists, and other health professionals. Each EIS fellow is assigned to a position at a federal, state, or local site for 2 years of on-the-job training in outbreak investigation, epidemiologic research, surveillance system evaluation, and scientific communication. Although the original focus of the program on the control of infectious diseases remains salient, positions are available for training in other areas of public health, including occupational respiratory disease. In this Perspective, we describe the EIS program, highlight three positions (one federal and two state-based) that provide training in occupational respiratory epidemiology, and summarize trainees’ experiences in these positions over a 30-year period. For early-career health professionals interested in understanding and preventing occupational respiratory hazards and diseases, EIS offers a unique career development opportunity.
An Improved Method of Embalming Suited to Subsequent Plastination Requirements

Plastination of tissues from cadavers embalmed using the standard anatomical embalming solutions has posed problems. The glycerine and phenol components of most embalming fluids are essential for long term tissue preservation but are not ideal for the fixation of tissues to be used for plastination. Because of this, new and improved embalming solutions have been developed specifically for use on cadavers to be used for plastination. Ideally, these solutions must fix the tissues properly and retain natural color within the tissues, while at the same time avoiding the use of long chain alcohols, phenols and glycerines which are detrimental to the infiltration of resins into the tissues during plastination.
Petroleum Exploration and Development 在SD全文数据库下载和引用统计分析

Petroleum Exploration and Development（PED）是中国三大石油公司近百种刊物中最早创办的并与国际出版商Elsevier集团合作出版的英文科技期刊。 为帮助了解该刊国际化发展进程和努力方向,本文以Elsevier的英文全文数据库ScienceDirect（SD）数据源为基础,统计PED在2008-2012年发表文章被下载和被引用情况。 从期刊论文下载量、总被引、单篇被引、引用频次、引用期刊、引用文献、作者分布等方面分析,为本刊和国内其他能源类期刊未来发展和国际化办刊提供借鉴。
2-D Tungsten Diselenide Nanoflakes for Selective Dopamine Sensing

A electrochemical biosensor based on a 2-D tungsten diselenide (WSe2) nanoflakes electrode was developed for highly selective detection of dopamine (DA). The DA sensors were fabricated by modifying carbon cloth (CC) with optimized loading of tungsten WSe2 nanoflakes. The material properties and sensor characterization were investigated by scanning electron microscopic, X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and Mott–Schottky analysis. The sensor exhibited a large active working area with an average sensitivity of <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$1.6325\,\,\mu \text {A}\cdot \mu \text{M}^{-{1}} \cdot \text {cm}^{{2}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> and a normalized sensitivity of <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$0.16\,\,\mu \text{M}^{-{1}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> with a limit of detection (LoD) of 4 nM. The sensors were highly selective with respect to sucrose, L-cysteine, uric acid (UA), glucose, ascorbic acid (AA), and fructose.
Robotic-Assisted Solutions for Invasive Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery and Routine On-Ward Tasks: A Narrative Review

Robots are defined as programmable machines that can perform specified tasks. Medical robots are emerging solutions in the field of cardiology leveraging recent technological innovations of control systems, sensors, actuators, and imaging modalities. Robotic platforms are successfully applied for percutaneous coronary intervention, invasive cardiac electrophysiology procedures as well as surgical operations including minimally invasive aortic and mitral valve repair, coronary artery bypass procedures, and structural heart diseases. Furthermore, machines are used as staff-assisting tools to support nurses with repetitive clinical duties i.e., food delivery. High precision and resolution allow for excellent maneuverability, enabling the performance of medical procedures in challenging anatomies that are difficult or impossible using conventional approaches. Moreover, robot-assisted techniques protect operators from occupational hazards, reducing exposure to ionizing radiation, and limiting risk of orthopedic injuries. Novel automatic systems provide advantages for patients, ensuring device stability with optimized utilization of fluoroscopy. The acceptance of robotic technology among healthcare providers as well as patients paves the way for widespread clinical application in the field of cardiovascular medicine. However, incorporation of robotic systems is associated with some disadvantages including high costs of installation and expensive disposable instrumentations, the need for large operating room space, and the necessity of dedicated training for operators due to the challenging learning curve of robotic-assisted interventional systems.
Prevalence of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome among Individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: An Analysis of United States National Inpatient Sample Database

Background and Aim: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder associated with other somatic disorders. We studied the prevalence and predictors of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in IBS patients. Methods: We used the National Inpatient Sample and included hospitalization of individuals with IBS, using ICD-10 codes, from 2016–2019. The prevalence and predictors of fibromyalgia and CFS in IBS patients were studied. Univariate and multivariate patient- and hospital-level regression models were used to calculate the adjusted odds of fibromyalgia and CFS in the IBS patient population. Results: Of 1,256,325 patients with an ICD-10 code of IBS included in the study, 10.73% (134,890) also had ICD-10 codes for fibromyalgia and 0.42% (5220) for CFS. The prevalence of fibromyalgia and CFS was significantly higher in IBS patients (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 5.33, 95% confidence interval (CI) 5.24–5.41, p < 0.001, and AOR 5.40, 95% CI 5.04–5.78, p < 0.001, respectively) compared to the general adult population without IBS. IBS-diarrhea, IBS-constipation, and IBS-mixed types were independently associated with increased odds of fibromyalgia and CFS. Increasing age (AOR 1.02, 95% CI 1.01–1.04, p 0.003; AOR 1.02, 95% CI 1.01–1.03, p 0.001), female gender (AOR 11.2, 95% CI 11.1–11.4, p < 0.001; AOR 1.86, 95% CI 1.78–1.93, p < 0.001) and white race (AOR 2.04, 95% CI 1.95–2.12, p < 0.001; AOR 1.69, 95% CI 1.34–2.13, p < 0.001) were independent predictors of increased odds of fibromyalgia and CFS, respectively. Conclusions: It appears that IBS is associated with an increased prevalence of somatic disorders such as fibromyalgia and CFS.
Comprehensive Analysis and Classification of Skin Diseases based on Image Texture Features using K-Nearest Neighbors Algorithm

Skin is the largest organ in humans, it functions as the outermost protector of the organs inside. Therefore, the skin is often attacked by various diseases, especially cancer. Skin cancer is divided into two, namely benign and malignant. Malignant has the potential to spread and increase the risk of death. Skin cancer detection traditionally involves time-consuming laboratory tests to determine malignancy or benignity. Therefore, there is a demand for computer-assisted diagnosis through image analysis to expedite disease identification and classification. This study proposes to use the K-nearest neighbor (KNN) classifier and Gray Level Co-occurrence Matrix (GLCM) to classify these two types of skin cancer. Apart from that, the average filter is also used for preprocessing. The analysis was carried out comprehensively by carrying out 480 experiments on the ISIC dataset. Dataset variations were also carried out using random sampling techniques to test on smaller datasets, where experiments were carried out on 3297, 1649, 825, and 210 images. Several KNN parameters, namely the number of neighbors (k)=1 and distance (d)=1 to 3 were tested at angles 0, 45, 90, and 135. Maximum accuracy results were 79.24%, 79.39%, 83.63%, and 100% for respectively 3297, 1649, 825, and 210. These findings show that the KNN method is more effective in working on smaller datasets, besides that the use of the average filter also has a significant contribution in increasing the accuracy.
ENTREPRENEUR’S ROLES DURING BUSINESS GROWTH STAGE AND THEIR EXIT ROUTES: THE CASE OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS INDUSTRY [PERAN PENGUSAHA DALAM TAHAP PERTUMBUHAN BISNIS DAN RUTE KELUAR DARI BISNIS TERSEBUT: KASUS INDUSTRI PUBLIC RELATIONS]

This research article aims to examine the entrepreneur’s roles during the business growth stage and their exit routes, with a focus on the public relations industry in Vietnam. The findings highlight the transition of entrepreneurs from hands-on involvement in all aspects of the business to assuming strategic roles during the growth stage. Founders play a crucial role in setting the company’s vision, establishing a solid organizational culture, and fostering innovation. The decision of whether to maintain control or delegate management responsibilities is critical, with some entrepreneurs choosing to retain control due to their emotional attachment, while others recognize the need to delegate to professional managers.Abstrak dalam Bahasa Indonesia. Artikel penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji peran pengusaha selama tahap pertumbuhan bisnis dan rute keluarnya, dengan fokus pada industri hubungan masyarakat di Vietnam. Temuan menyoroti transisi pengusaha dari keterlibatan langsung dalam semua aspek bisnis untuk mengambil peran strategis selama tahap pertumbuhan. Pendiri memainkan peran penting dalam menetapkan visi perusahaan, membangun budaya organisasi yang solid, dan mendorong inovasi. Keputusan apakah akan mempertahankan kendali atau mendelegasikan tanggung jawab manajemen sangat penting, dengan beberapa pengusaha memilih untuk mempertahankan kendali karena keterikatan emosional mereka, sementara yang lain menyadari kebutuhan untuk mendelegasikan kepada manajer profesional.
Research trends and perspectives on immediate facial reanimation in radical parotidectomy (Review)

For patients diagnosed with advanced malignant parotid tumour, radical parotidectomy with facial nerve sacrifice is part of the treatment. Multiple surgical techniques have been developed to cure facial paralysis in order to restore the function and aesthetics of the face. Despite the large number of publications over time on facial nerve reanimation, a consensus on the timing of the procedure or the donor graft selection has remained to be established. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to conduct a bibliometric analysis to identify and analyse scientific publications on the reconstruction of the facial nerve of patients who underwent radical parotidectomy with facial nerve sacrifice. The analysis on the topic was conducted using the built-in tool of the Scopus database and VOSviewer software. The first 100 most cited articles were separately reviewed to address the aim of the study. No consensus was found regarding the recommended surgical techniques for facial nerve reanimation. The most used donor cranial nerves for transfer included the following: Masseteric branch of the V nerve, contralateral VII nerve with cross-face graft, the XI nerve and the XII nerve. The best timing of surgery is also controversial depending on pre-exiting pathology and degree of nerve degeneration. However, most of the clinical experience suggests facial nerve restoration immediately after the ablative procedure to reduce complications and improve patients' quality of life.
World water demand and supply, 1990 to 2025: scenarios and issues

Presents two alternative scenarios of water demand and supply for 118 countries over the 1990 to 2025 period and develops indicators of water scarcity for each country and for the world as a whole. This study is the first step in IWMI's long-term research goal: to determine the extent and depth of water scarcity, its consequences for individual countries and what can be done about it.
Sauropod tracks in the Early Jurassic of Poland

The specimens reported herein are the first sauropodomorph tracks discovered in the Liassic deposits of the Holy Cross Mountains, central Poland, thus adding to the previous ichnological record of theropods and ornithischians in that region (e.9., Gierliński 1991, 1995b, 1996). Footprints were found in June of 1997 , on two fallen slabs of thę yellowish gray, fine-grained sandstone, below the exposure located along Kamionka River, in Gromadzice (5 km south of the town of ostrowiec Swiętokrzyski). The possible track-bearing strata represent early Hettangian fluvial plain deposits of the Zagaje Formation, and/or the middle Hettangian deltaic plain deposits of the Skłoby Formation (G. Pienkowski personal communication; see Pieńkowski 1991 for general geological data).
Modification of Density Dependence and Habitat Filtering on Seedling Survival of Different Mycorrhizal-Type Tree Species in Temperate Forests

Conspecific negative density dependence (CNDD) and habitat filtering are critical to seedling survival. However, the relative importance of the two processes in affecting survival of seedlings with different types of mycorrhizae remains unclear. In this study, the effects of CNDD and habitat filtering on the survival of tree seedlings with different mycorrhizal types were investigated at different successional stages of a temperate forest in the Changbai Mountain Natural Reserve, Northeast China. Conspecific negative density dependence and habitat filtering significantly affected seedling survival. In the early successional stage, the interactions between conspecific neighbor tree density and light availability and soil properties significantly negatively affected survival of all species and arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) seedlings in the community, but not that of ectomycorrhizal (EcM) seedlings, and the CNDD effect was stronger on AM seedlings than on EcM seedlings. In the mid-successional stage, CNDD effects were stronger on EcM seedlings. Therefore, different types of mycorrhizal seedlings responded differently to CNDD and habitat filtering mechanisms during community succession, and thus, tree mycorrhizal association could determine the effects of CNDD and habitat filtering on seedling survival in temperate forests.
The Mating Type (MAT) and Virulence of Sporothrix schenckii sensu stricto Isolates Maintained in Culture Collection

In an attempt to determine the mating type of different Sporothrix schenckii sensu stricto isolates that remained viable after a long period of preservation in a culture collection and to correlate them with the degree of virulence/pathogenicity, a PCR technique using primers designed for the sequences of MAT1-1-1 and MAT1-2-1 genes and a murine experimental model were used. The results showed that there was no correlation between the mating type and virulence among the isolates. Furthermore, different degrees of virulence/pathogenicity, ranging from high to low, were found among them based on different virulence parameters. It was assumed that the long period of preservation favored the changes, yielding the isolation of variants. Thus, we believe that new technologies for studies on factors can improve our knowledge of the pathogenesis of sporotrichosis.
Forest canopies : forest production, ecosystem health, and climate conditions

Preface A New Paradigm of Forest Canopy Interception Science: The Implication of a Huge Amount of Evaporation during Rainfall Exotic Herb Layers as Ecological Filters in Forest Understories Quantitative Analysis of Canopy Photosynthesis Influenced by Light Simulation Models Lidar Remote Sensing for Forest Canopy Studies Soil Organic Carbon Dynamics of Different Land Use in Southeast Asia Carbon Stable Isotopes of Mammal Bones as Tracers of Canopy Development and Habitat Use in Temperate and Boreal Contexts Simulating the Two Way Feedback between Terrestrial Ecosystems and Climate: Importance of Forest Ecological Process on Global Change Atmospheric Deposition and its Leaf Surface Interactions in Japanese Cedar Forests Effects of Forest Canopy Gaps on Litter Microarthropod Populations in the Southern Appalachians Interactions between Urban Vegetated Surfaces and the Atmosphere Index.
Impaired Nitric Oxide Synthetase Activity in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia—Data-Driven Hypothesis

Low nasal nitric oxide (nNO) is a typical feature of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). nNO is part of the PCD diagnostic algorithm due to its discriminative power against other lung diseases, such as cystic fibrosis (CF). However, the underlying pathomechanisms are elusive. To better understand NO dysregulation in PCD, the L-arginine/NO (Arg/NO) pathway in patients with PCD (pwPCD) and CF (pwCF) and in healthy control (HC) subjects was investigated. In a prospective, controlled study, we measured in 24 pwPCD, 25 age-matched pwCF, and 14 HC the concentrations of the NO precursors Arg and homoarginine (hArg), the arginase metabolite ornithine (Orn), the NO inhibitor asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA), and the major NO metabolites (nitrate, nitrite) in sputum, plasma, and urine using validated methods. In comparison to HC, the sputum contents (in µmol/mg) of L-Arg (PCD 18.43 vs. CF 329.46 vs. HC 9.86, p < 0.001) and of ADMA (PCD 0.055 vs. CF 0.015 vs. HC 0.010, p < 0.001) were higher. In contrast, the sputum contents (in µmol/mg) of nitrate and nitrite were lower in PCD compared to HC (nitrite 4.54 vs. 9.26, p = 0.023; nitrate 12.86 vs. 40.33, p = 0.008), but higher in CF (nitrite 16.28, p < 0.001; nitrate 56.83, p = 0.002). The metabolite concentrations in urine and plasma were similar in all groups. The results of our study indicate that PCD, unlike CF, is associated with impaired NO synthesis in the lung, presumably due to mechano-chemical uncoupling.
Personality correlates of social attitudes and social distance

Previous studies have shown that personality traits (i.e., openness to experience, conscientiousness, and agreeableness) re-late to prejudicial attitudes. However, one of the aspects of prejudice is social distance; its association with personality traits was overlooked by previous studies. Therefore, this study examines the connection between the Big Five personality traits and social distance toward certain social groups.Participants from the general population were recruited through leaflets, the institutional webpage, Facebook, and through the project recruitment website and assessed via paper-and-pencil or online form. A total of 214 participants were included (of whom 68.2% were women and the mean age was 32.65, SD = 11.27, range 18-72) who completed the Bogardus Social Distance Scale and the 44-item Big Five Inventory questionnaire.The results showed a relationship between social distance, agreeableness, and openness to experience. Agreeableness seems to lower the social distance toward all studied groups. In comparison, openness to experience seems to lower the social dis-tance towards groups that evoke more polarized attitudes in the majority (e.g., migrants). Furthermore, the influence of demographic characteristics (i.e., age, education level, and gender) is also significant.This study shows that personality is significantly related to social distancing and expression of prejudicial attitudes. In par-ticular, agreeableness and openness to experience have different effects on social distance and attitudes towards different groups. Further implications are discussed.
Utility of interventional endoscopic ultrasound in pancreatic cancer

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has an important role in the management algorithm of patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), typically for its diagnostic utilities. The past two decades have seen a rapid expansion of the therapeutic capabilities of EUS. Interventional EUS is now one of the more exciting developments within the field of endoscopy. The local effects of PDAC tend to be in anatomical areas which are difficult to target and endoscopy has cemented itself as a key role in managing the clinical sequelae of PDAC. Interventional EUS is increasingly utilized in situations whereby conventional endoscopy is either impossible to perform or unsuccessful. It also adds a different dimension to the host of oncological and surgical treatments for patients with PDAC. In this review, we aim to summarize the various ways in which interventional EUS could benefit patients with PDAC and aim to provide a balanced commentary on the current evidence of interventional EUS in the literature.
International Journal of Information Management an Empirical Investigation of Factors Influencing the Adoption of Data Mining Tools

Previous studies explored the adoption of various information technologies. However, there is little empirical research on factors influencing the adoption of data mining tools (DMTs), particularly at an individual level. This study investigates how users perceive and adopt DMTs to broaden practical knowledge for the business intelligence community. First, this study develops a theoretical model based on the Technology Acceptance Model 3, and then examines its perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and its ability to explain users' intentions to use DMTs. The model's determinants include 4 categories: the task-oriented dimension (job relevance, output quality, result demonstrability, response time, and format), control beliefs (computer self-efficacy and perceptions of external control), emotion (computer anxiety), and intrinsic motivation (computer playfulness). This study also surveys the moderating effect of experience and output quality on the determinants of DMT adoption and use. An empirical study involving 206 DMT users was conducted to evaluate the model using structural equation modeling. Results demonstrate that the proposed model explains 58% of the variance. The findings of this study have interesting implications with respect to DMT adoption, both for researchers and practitioners.
Nanoindentation Study of Calcium-Silicate-Hydrate Gel via Molecular Dynamics Simulations

The mechanical properties of calcium-silicate-hydrate (C-S-H) gels in cementitious materials are mainly realized by nanoindentation experiments. There is limited research on the dynamic response of the molecular structure of C-S-H under nanoindentation conditions. This study simulated the nanoindentation on the C-S-H gel samples by the molecular dynamics method considering the essential factors of modeling and loading process. The results demonstrate that the averaged elastic moduli we obtained had slight differences from those by experiments. In contrast to the experimental results, the gels showed bi-modulus and transverse isotropic with the material principal direction perpendicular to the C-S-H layers. The modulus in a direction increased with the loading speed, which indicates that C-S-H behaves viscous due to the water motion in the sample and the propagation of stress wave. The saturation of water influenced the moduli differently because more water in C-S-H will reduce the polymerization of silicon chains and then weaken the local stiffness. The conclusions provide a deeper understanding of the mechanism on the unique mechanical response of C-S-H gels.