Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Survey of Attitudes, Knowledge, and Barriers to Evidence-Based Practice Among Thai Physical Therapists

Purpose: Healthcare professionals are encouraged to use evidence-based practice (EBP) to improve the quality of care and the patient’s quality of life. Knowledge and skill set specific to EBP, critical resources such as time and accessibility to databases, and clinician’s attitude toward EBP are needed for successful implementation of EBP. However, little is currently known about these factors among Thai Physical Therapists (PTs). This study aimed to explore the patterns of attitudes, perceived knowledge, and barriers toward EBP in Thai PTs. Method: An online questionnaire was used to obtain information regarding attitudes, knowledge, and barriers from Thai PTs. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the responses. Multiple logistic regression was used to determine the association between personal and work characteristics and the responses related to attitude, knowledge, and barriers. Results: A total of 719 Thai PTs responded to the questionnaire. Based on this sample, Thai PTs had positive attitudes and perceived themselves as having sufficient background EBP education and skills. They were confident in performing a literature search, critically appraisal, and applying research in their practice. However, the frequencies of searching and reading of literature were relatively low. Less than half of respondents understood terms related to EBP asked in the survey instrument. The barriers to EBP were insufficient time and limited research and statistical skills. PTs who were younger and having higher education were more likely to have better attitudes and knowledge. Conclusions: Despite the positive attitude and perceived knowledge of EBP, time allocation, formal training of EBP skills during academic preparation, and continuing education are required to overcome the barriers toward EBP. The discrepancy between the perception and practice of EBP observed calls for further investigation of actual skills and the barriers to the implementation of EBP.
Correlation of macular parameters with severity of axial myopia using spectral domain OCT (SD-OCT)

This study gives correlation between average macular retinal thickness (MT), macular volume (MV), central foveal thickness (CFT) with severity of axial myopia using SD-OCT. In this study, a total of 142 axial myopic eyes of 74 consecutive patients were divided into 3 groups on the basis of spherical equivalent -52 eyes in low (≥-1 to -3 D), 49 in moderate (≥-3 to -6D), 41 in high (> -6D). From the study we obtained average MT thickness was 262.5 ± 20.2 µm, 237.3 ± 27. 1µm, 198.8 ± 28.3µm, and MV was 9.4 ± 0.8 mm3, 8.3 ± 1mm3, 7.3 ± 1.1 mm in 3 groups, respectively. The study revealed that MT and MV was significantly thinner with increase in severity (p<0.0001). Further, study on CFT was observed 246.9 ± 21.1µm, 246 ± 20µm, 236.4 ± 31.7 µm in 3 groups, respectively and was not significantly differed (p=0.2). Overall from this study we concluded that average MT and MV significantly vary with severity of axial myopia. As axial myopia increase, average macular thickness was thinner, macular volume decreased and foveal thickness remain unchanged. Therefore, this is very important to consider myopic changes while interpreting OCT results.
In Vitro Assessment of the Antioxidant Properties of Aqueous Byproduct Extracts of Vitis vinifera

SUMMARY Aqueous extracts were obtained at low temperature with the Naviglio technology from grapevine stalks (Merlot), marc (Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) and leaves (Merlot) as typical byproducts of winemaking industry, and their properties were evaluated cytofluorometrically on human dermal fibroblasts. Leaf extracts had the greatest total phenolic ((47.6±3.5) mg/g) and proanthocyanidin ((24.2±0.1) mg/g) contents compared to the others. The preliminary colorimetric MTT (3-[4,5-dimethylthiazole-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay individuated two consecutive non-toxic volume fractions of each extract (from 0.8 to 12.8%) that were adopted for three cytofluorometric tests. The first cell membrane test did not evidence any harmful effects against plasma membranes at the two non-toxic volume fractions. The second mitochondrial membrane test showed a decreased (p<0.01) percentage of cells ((15.7±8.3) vs (32.5±1.3) %) with active polarized mitochondrial membranes at the higher non-cytotoxic volume fractions of extracts from Cabernet Sauvignon marc in response to 4.5 mM H2O2, and from Merlot stalks (p<0.05) at 1.5 mM H2O2 ((49.3±6.1) vs (64.6±2.4) %) and without H2O2 ((89.7±2.4) vs (96.9±1.8) %), compared to the controls submitted to the same H2O2 concentration. Conversely, mitochondrial activity of leaf extracts significantly (p<0.05) increased ((96.3±1.8) and (96.4±1.4) %) after treatment with 0.5 mM H2O2 at both non-cytotoxic volume fractions compared to control ((88.2±1.1) %). Finally, as evidenced by the third oxidative status test, stalk extracts did not evidence relevant effects on the cellular oxidative state, while the extracts of marc and leaves demonstrated significantly medium (p<0.05) to highly (p<0.001) positive effects following exposure to H2O2 ranging from 0.5 to 4.5 mM, compared to controls.
Termite diversity in Neotropical dry forests of Colombia and the potential role of rainfall in structuring termite diversity

Termites are ecosystem engineers that play an important role in the biotransformation and re‐distribution of nutrients in soil. The dry forests are endemic repositories, but at same time, they are most threatened by extensive livestock and crop farming, fires, and climate change. In Colombia, the best‐protected dry forests are located in the north. The termite fauna of dry forests are poorly known. The aim was to identify the termite species occurring in tropical dry forests of the Colombian Caribbean coast in relation to diet and precipitation, temperature, elevation, and soil properties. A total of 32 species in 1,103 occurrences were found. Termitidae accounted for 78% of the species richness with the Anoplotermes‐group, Microcerotermes, and Nasutitermes being the dominant genera. Differences in species composition and abundance were found across sites. These differences may be linked to anthropogenic disturbance and polygyny and polydomy. Strikingly, our highest elevation site (334 m) had the highest species richness much higher than the two lower elevation sites. This implies an inversion of the common elevation‐diversity gradient, also found for termites which can be explained by increasing precipitation with elevation in the dry forest. An analysis of termite species richness at the global scale confirms that termite species richness correlates positively with rainfall. Hence, rainfall seems to positively affect termite diversity. In line, the studied Colombian tropical dry forests had low diversity compared to rain forests. A decline of species‐rich soil‐feeding termites with increasing aridity may explain why the highest termite diversity occurs in humid tropical rain forests.
GENETIC VARIABILITY ON NUTRIENT CONTENTS IN Coffea canephora GENOTYPES CULTIVATED AT 850 METERS OF ALTITUDE IN TWO CROP SEASONS

The variation in the climatic conditions throughout the year can influence the foliar nutrient contents in Coffea canephora, impacting the fertilization management. We evaluated the influence of the climatic seasonality on the foliar nutrient contents of 28 C. canephora genotypes cultivated at 850 meters of altitude, in cold winter. The work was carried out in Morrinhos, State of Goias, Brazil. A randomized complete block design in a 2 x 28 factorial arrangement was used, with two crop seasons, winter and summer, and 28 C. canephora genotypes, with four replications, each replicate composed by five plants, and a spacing of 3.5 m x 1.0 m. The third and fourth pairs of leaves, of productive branches located in the middle third of the plant, were collected in six-year-old crops. The leaves were dried, and the mineral contents were analyzed, they were, then, subjected to multivariate analysis of principal components, dissimilarity and clustering. The results reveal the existence of different nutritional contents among leaves collected in the winter and summer. There is a tendency of higher macro and icronutrient contents in leaves collected in the winter than in the summer. The nutritional diagnosis should consider the group of genotypes and the crop season.
Current Management of Localized Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer: A Consensus Guideline from the Genitourinary Medical Oncologists of Canada

BACKGROUND: Despite recent advances in the management of muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), treatment outcomes remain suboptimal, and variability exists across current practice patterns. OBJECTIVE: To promote standardization of care for MIBC in Canada by developing a consensus guidelines using a multidisciplinary, evidence-based, patient-centered approach who specialize in bladder cancer. METHODS: A comprehensive literature search of PubMed, Medline, and Embase was performed; and most recent guidelines from national and international organizations were reviewed. Recommendations were made based on best available evidence, and strength of recommendations were graded based on quality of the evidence. RESULTS: Overall, 17 recommendations were made covering a broad range of topics including pathology review, staging investigations, systemic therapy, local definitive therapy and surveillance. Of these, 10 (59%) were level 1 or 2, 7 (41%) were level 3 or 4 recommendations. There were 2 recommendations which did not reach full consensus, and were based on majority opinion. This guideline also provides guidance for the management of cisplatin-ineligible patients, variant histologies, and bladder-sparing trimodality therapy. Potential biomarkers, ongoing clinical trials, and future directions are highlighted. CONCLUSIONS: This guideline embodies the collaborative expertise from all disciplines involved, and provides guidance to further optimize and standardize the management of MIBC.
The invasive snail Melanoides tuberculata (Müller, 1774) (Gastropoda, Thiaridae) in the lower basin of the Sinú River, Córdoba, Colombian Caribbean

We record the invasive thiarid snail Melanoides tuberculata (Müller, 1774) for the first time in the lower basin of the Sinú River, Córdoba, Colombia. We counted 2,892 individuals and collected 38 specimens at 4 localities in the basin. The introduction of this species is suspected to have occurred in different ways, but human transport and the aquarium trade are the most probable pathways. The presence of this species in the Sinú River is especially important because of its potential spread to other river basins in the region.
The wisdom of crowds and transfer market values

Crowd-sourcing of information has become popular in the years since James Surowiecki published The Wisdom of Crowds: why the many are smarter than the few and how collective wisdom shapes business, economies, societies, and nations. In sports, crowd-sourced estimates of players’ values and abilities are common, particularly in football where salary information is generally unavailable. The analysis here first considers the characteristics of a good crowd-sourced value then turns to an empirical analysis which applies those characteristics and their implications to assess the quality of the commonly used crowd-sourced values from Transfermarkt. Our empirical results show systematic influences from some obvious factors indicating that the crowd-sourced transfer fees are biased as predictors of the true market determined fees. The findings are useful because they address the question of whether these values can reasonably be used as proxies for unknown salary in academic research. Additionally, because Transfermarkt values are often used in negotiations between clubs and players, it is useful to both parties to know the accuracy and the bias of the crowd-sourced values.
Fractal analysis of Ultra Low Frequency magnetic field emissions observed at Agra associated with two major earthquakes occurred in Pakistan

Fractal analysis has been applied to the ultra-low frequency (ULF) magnetic time series data to study the critical behaviour of impending earthquake preparation zone. Burlaga Klein method has been adapted. The ULF time series data have been prepared from the routine recordings of ULF magnetic field emissions at Agra station in India with the help of 3-component search coil magnetometers for the month of September 2013 in which two large earthquakes of magnitudes M=7.4 and 6.8 occurred in Pakistan. The two important parameters namely fractal dimension D and fractal exponent β are calculated which are found to vary abnormally before the occurrence of earthquakes. From a detailed amplitude-time analysis of ULF data precursory period of anomalies in amplitude has been found of the order of 16 days. The fractal dimension and fractal exponent show complementary behaviour with each other and they are found to vary abnormally around the observed precursory period in the normal analysis of the data. This month is free from geomagnetic disturbances and hence the analysis is not contaminated from the effects of such disturbances.
Tropicalisation of temperate reefs: Implications for ecosystem functions and management actions

1Centre for Marine Science & Innovation and Evolution & Ecology Research Centre, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, UNSW Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; 2Sydney Institute of Marine Science, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia; 3Department of Primary Industries, New South Wales Fisheries, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia; 4National Marine Science Centre, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia; 5School of Biological Sciences, UWA Oceans Institute, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia; 6Department of Science and Environment (DSE), Roskilde University, Roskilde, Denmark and 7Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering, Nanyang Technical University, Singapore City, Singapore
Approche empirique de la cinétique du séchage des dattes

Le sechage des dattes reduit l'activite de l'eau jusqu'a une valeur assurant leur conservation. Ce traitement doit respecter certains criteres de qualite du produit tout en garantissant, pour la chaine de production, une cadence et uh cout raisonnables. Dans ce travail, nous avons etabli des cinetiques de sechage pour des dattes isolees, dans des conditions de vitesse de l'air variant entre 1 et 3m s -1 et de temperatures comprises entre 30 et 70 °C. Les experiences ont ete realisees dans une soufflerie de sechage avec un ecoulement d'air chaud dont les proprietes sont fixees et controlees. Cet ensemble de resultats experimentaux est presente sous une forme de courbe unique appelee courbe caracteristique de sechage. Outre cette courbe caracteristique, nous avons determine les isothermes de desorption des dattes a differentes temperatures (30, 40, 50 et 60 °C) et le modele de Guggenheim, Anderson et de Boer s'est avere satisfaisant pour les decrire. Enfin, et en nous basant sur le concept de courbe caracteristique de sechage, nous avons presente la methodologie conduisant a la prediction de la cinetique de sechage des dattes.
Influence of different weed management practices on weed dynamics, yield attributes and economics of black gram

A field experiment was conducted at Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, Jharkhand during rainy & winter seasons of 2015-16 and 2016-17. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with 12 treatments i.e. haloxyfop 81 g/ha, haloxyfop 108 g/ha, haloxyfop 135 g/ha, haloxyfop 270 g/ha, fenoxaprop-p-ethyl 61.9 g/ha, quizalofop-ethyl 43.8 g/ha, imazethapyr 100 g/ha each applied at 20 DAS, pendimethalin 1000 g/ha, oxyfluorfen 100 g/ha each applied at 3 DAS, two mechanical, two hand weeding each performed at 25 and 45 DAS and weedy check, replicated thrice. Black gram var. Birsa Urd-1 was sown at 30 cm using 30 kg seed/ha fertilized with recommended level of nutrients N:P2O5:K2O:Si.e. 25:50:25:25 kg/ha. Mustard var. Pusa-Bold was sown at 30 cm using 5 kg seed/ha fertilized with recommended level of nutrients N:P2O5:K2O:S i.e. 80:40:20:20 kg/ha. The experimental field was mainly infested with Eleusine indica, Echinocloa spp. Commelina spp. , Alternanthra sessilis and Cyperus species. Two hand weeding at 25 & 45 DAS recorded higher number of pods/plant, 1000-seed weight, seed yield and harvest index to the extent of 28.90, 16.10, 104.09 and 38.87 per cent, respectively as compare to weedy check i.e. 10.72 pods/plant, 33.80 g, 621 kg/ha and 19.15 per cent, respectively. However, application of haloxyfop 108 g/ha at 20 DAS recorded ` 10,513 and ` 13,878/ha higher net return compared to conventional practice of weed control i.e. two hand weeding at 25 & 45 DAS (` 26,789/ha) and two mechanical weeding at 25 & 45 DAS (` 23,421/ha), respectively and also recorded maximum B: C ratio (1.56).
Efficacy of Artemisia judaica Extract and Certain Insecticides against Cotton Leafworm, Spodoptera littoralis (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

The journal of Toxicology and pest control is one of the series issued twice by the Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences, and is devoted to publication of original papers related to the interaction between insects and their environment. The goal of the journal is to advance the scientific understanding of mechanisms of toxicity. Emphasis will be placed on toxic effects observed at relevant exposures, which have direct impact on safety evaluation and risk assessment. The journal therefore welcomes papers on biology ranging from molecular and cell biology, biochemistry and physiology to ecology and environment, also systematics, microbiology, toxicology, hydrobiology, radiobiology and biotechnology. www.eajbs. eg.net Provided for non-commercial research and education use. Not for reproduction, distribution or commercial use.
Beden Eğitimi Öğretmen Adaylarının Çeşitli Değişkenlere Göre Öğretme ve Öğrenme Anlayışlarının İncelenmesi

This study, in which the teaching and learning conceptions of physical education teacher candidates were examined, was designed in a descriptive scanning model. The study group of the research consists of a total of 752 students, 312 males and 440 females who study in the Physical Education and Sports Teaching program of the Schools of Physical Education and Sports. In the research, an online questionnaire form created by using google docs infrastructure was used as data collection tool. The link of the survey form was shared with the relevant student and faculty member groups, and the survey was ensured to be filled on a voluntary basis. "Personal Information Form" and "Teaching and Learning Conceptions Scale" were used in the data collection tool. The scale is composed of a total of 30 items and two sub-dimensions namely “Constructivist Conception” and “Traditional Conception”. “Constructivist Conception Dimensions” consists of 12 items and “Traditional Conception Dimensions” consists of 18 items. In the analysis of the data, Kolmogorov Smirnov test was first used for normality test, and it was determined following the test that data did not show normal distribution. In this context, non-parametric tests Mann-Whitney U and Kruskall-Wallis H tests were used in the analyzes, and Bonferroni correction was made to control Type I error in the analyzes. After Kruskal-Wallis H Test, Mann-Whitney U Test was used for post-hoc test among groups with significant difference. It was concluded in the study that the physical education teacher candidates mostly adopted the constructivist teaching and learning approach although they agreed with the traditional teaching and learning approach but at a low level. It was determined that the teaching and learning conceptions of physical education teacher candidates did not change significantly by the gender variable, but significantly changed according to the variables of national sportsmanship, scholarship, grade level and place of residence. Students who are national athletes and receive scholarships have a higher perception of traditional teaching and learning. It has been determined that as the class level increases, the physical education teacher candidates adopt the constructivist teaching and learning conception, and the students living in the dormitories adopt the traditional teaching and learning conception more.
Data-driven modeling and control of dynamical systems using Koopman and Perron-Frobenius operators

This dissertation studies the data-driven modeling and control problem of nonlinear systems by exploiting the linear operator theoretic framework involving Koopman and Perro-Frobenius operator. A systematic linear-operator based controller design procedure has been established, which can be used to solve a variety of nonlinear control problems, including feedback stabilization using control Lyapunov functions, optimal quadratic regulation using Koopman eigenfunctions and convex optimization formulation of optimal control problem using P-F and Koopman operator approximation. As the core of data-driven modeling, we first propose a new algorithm for the finite-dimensional approximation of the linear transfer Koopman and Perron-Frobenius operator from time-series data. We argue that the existing approach for the finite-dimensional approximation of these transfer operators such as Dynamic Mode Decomposition (DMD) and Extended Dynamic Mode Decomposition (EDMD) does not capture two important properties of these operators, namely positivity and Markov property. The algorithm we propose preserves these two properties. We call the proposed algorithm as naturally structured DMD (NSDMD) since it retains the inherent properties of these operators. Naturally structured DMD algorithm leads to a better approximation of the steady-state dynamics of the system regarding computing Koopman and PerronFrobenius operator eigenfunctions and eigenvalues. However, preserving positivity property is critical for capturing the real transient dynamics of the system. This positivity property of the transfer operators and it’s finite-dimensional approximation play an important role for controller and estimator design of nonlinear systems. To solve the feedback stabilization problem for nonlinear control systems, we tried to take advantage of the Koopman operator framework. The Koopman operator approach provides a linear representation for a nonlinear dynamical system and a bilinear representation for a nonlinear control system. The problem of feedback stabilization of a nonlinear control system is then transformed to the stabilization of a bilinear control system. We propose a control Lyapunov function (CLF)-based approach for the design of stabilizing feedback controllers for the bilinear system. The search for