Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Hospital ownership as a factor influencing hospital charges

Hospital ownership, whether it is government-non-federal, private-not-for-profit, or private-investor-owned, plays a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of healthcare services in the United States. The choice of ownership structure significantly influences various aspects of hospital operations, including the pricing of services. This paper aims to empirically test if hospital ownership is a crucial determinant of hospital charges in the context of other factors that contribute to hospital charges. This research uses the AHRQ (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) HCUP (Hospital Cot and Utilization Project) NIS (National Inpatient Sample) databases. We use regression analyses on the 12,845 heart failure cases sampled in the NIS 2019 database. Our results show that hospital ownership is a statistically significant influencer of hospital charges, length of stay, and number of diagnoses but not the number of procedures for heart failure cases. The results also reveal the statistical significance of patient demographics and hospital location, which are examined as control variables in our study whose primary focus is on hospital ownership. In-patient care in hospitals has been predominantly examined by clinical factors. Our study shows that non-clinical factors such as hospital ownership have a significant impact on hospital charges even after controlling for patient demographics.
Symptoms of Patients With Vertebral Artery Dissection Presenting to Chiropractors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Early symptoms of vertebral artery dissection (VAD) may be nonspecific, including neck pain and headache. Neck pain and headache are also common reasons for patients to seek chiropractic care. We hypothesized that neck pain and/or headache would be the most prevalent symptoms among patients with undiagnosed VAD presenting to chiropractors compared to dizziness or other symptoms. We searched PubMed, Ovid, the Index to Chiropractic Literature, Google Scholar, and gray literature through September 2023 for observational studies describing patients aged ≥10 with previously undiagnosed VAD presenting to a chiropractor. Article selection, data extraction, and quality assessment were performed in duplicate. We synthesized the point prevalence of symptoms and other clinical features. We included 10 case reports describing 10 patients (mean age = 37, SD = 7, 60% female). All patients had either neck pain or headache (100%; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 100%-100%). The most prevalent individual symptoms were neck pain (90%; 95% CI = 71%-100%), headache (80%; 95% CI = 55%-100%), visual disturbance (50%; 95% CI = 19%-81%), and dizziness (40%; 95% CI = 10%-70%). The certainty of results was very low due to publication bias. While our findings suggest that neck pain and/or headache are the most prevalent symptoms among patients with undiagnosed VAD visiting a chiropractor, the small sample size and reliance on case reports preclude any definitive conclusions. Further research with larger sample sizes, control groups, and better control of confounders is required to corroborate these results. Chiropractors should be aware of VAD features and refer suspected patients for emergency care.
Propiedades físicas del suelo en el arreglo agroforestal laurel de cera Morella pubescens H.B.K con chocho Lupinus mutabilis l. En el municipio de Pasto

El estudio se realizo en la granja experimental Botana, municipio de Pasto, ubicada en las coordenadas 77o 18’ 58’’ longitud oeste y 1o 10’ 11,4’’ latitud Norte, a 2820 m.s.n.m, temperatura promedio de 12o C, precipitacion media anual de 800 mm, humedad relativa entre 70 a 80%. El laurel de cera se encontro establecido y presentaba una altura de 30 cm, a una distancia de siembra de 4 m x 4 m. Se utilizo un diseno de bloques completos al azar en un arreglo factorial 3x3, donde el factor A correspondio a los arreglos agroforestales (arreglo 1: M. pubescens, arreglo 2: M. pubescens-L mutabilis 0,15 m x 0,20 m y arreglo 3: M. pubescens-L. mutabilis 0,30 m x 0,60 m) y el factor B a distancias de muestreo respecto al arbol (0 m, 1 m y 2 m) con 9 tratamientos tres repeticiones para un total de 27 unidades experimentales. Los promedios se compararon con pruebas LSD Fisher. Se evaluaron agregados del suelo en seco, en humedo, densidades aparente, real, porosidad, porcentaje de humedad y diametro ponderado medio. Para las variables densidad aparente, densidad real, porcentaje de humedad, porosidad total y diametro ponderado medio no se obtuvieron diferencias estadisticas significativas. Las muestras de suelo tomadas en los diferentes arreglos a distancias cercanas del arbol (0 m y 1 m), muestran los mayores porcentajes de agregados en seco de 4 mm y 0,5 mm. En la variable agregados en humedo, los arreglos donde se obtuvo menor susceptibilidad a la degradacion fueron M. pubescens-L. mutabilis 0,30 m x 0,60 m para agregados en humedo de 2 mm y M. pubescens-L. mutabilis 0,15 m x 0,20 m para agregados en humedo de 0,5 mm. Las mejores distancias para la toma de muestras de suelo fueron 0 m y 1 m respecto al componente arboreo.
THE INFLUENCE OF BRAND IMAGE, PRODUCT QUALITY, AND PRICE PERCEPTION ON INTENTION TO RESUBSCRIBE TO NETFLIX VIDEO ON DEMAND (VOD) SERVICE IN SURABAYA

In recent decades, technology has undergone rapid advancements, especially with the growth of the internet and telecommunications technology. One of the activities that people engage in for entertainment using the Internet is watching videos. The Internet as an entertainment medium, particularly in video streaming, has influenced changes in the communication industry, giving rise to the concept of subscription-based Video on Demand (VOD) services. This research investigates the impact of Brand Image, Price Perception, and Product Quality on the intention to resubscribe to Netflix's VOD service in Surabaya. The study was conducted with 120 respondents who met the criteria of having previously subscribed to Netflix and residing in Surabaya. The non-probability and purposive sampling methods were employed for participant selection. The analytical technique used in this research was Partial Least Square analysis. Primary data was collected through a questionnaire, with a Likert scale used to measure the variables in the study. This research indicates that Brand Image, Price Perception, and Product Quality positively and significantly influence the intention to resubscribe to Netflix's VOD service in Surabaya
Tea Constituent in Protecting Glyphosate Effect on Human Breast Cancers Cells (MCF-7) Growth

Glyphosate, which has been documented as a contaminant in tea, promotes the proliferation of human breast cancer cells (MCF-7). Tea, on the other hand, includes various antioxidants, including epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which may protect against cancer cell proliferation. The purpose of this research is to determine the preventive effect of concentrated brewed green tea on MCF-7 development caused by glyphosate. The glyphosate concentration that promotes MCF-7 development was determined using a serial concentration of glyphosate. Glyphosate concentrations of up to 64 mg/L were shown to have no effect on MCF-7 cell proliferation. Concentrated brewed tea and EGCG 200 mg/L have the potential to suppress MCF-7 cell proliferation in the presence of glyphosate up to 512 mg/L. The combination of glyphosate and concentrated brewed tea or EGCG protects against glyphosate toxicity via altering the expression of tumor suppressor protein (p53).
Bazı Yerli Elma Çeşitlerinin Pomolojik ve Biyokimyasal Özelliklerinin Belirlenmesi

Bu calisma, 5 yerel ve 2 yabanci orijinli elma cesidinin bazi biyokimyasal ve pomolojik ozelliklerini belirlemek amaciyla yurutulmustur.Calismada fenolik maddelerden kafeik asit 2.89 mg/kg ile 8.18 mg/kg arasinda; klorogenik asit 29.15 mg/kg ile 194.45 mg/kg arasinda; epikatesin 24.51 mg/kg ile 107.37 mg/kg arasinda; benzoik asit ise 6.71 mg/kg ile 25.16 mg/kg arasinda degisen degerler gostermistir. Organik asitlerden malik asit 1882.70 mg/kg ile 7106.05 mg/kg arasinda; okzalik asit 4.70 mg/kg ile 7.95 mg/kg arasinda; sitrik asit 24.10 mg/kg ile 55.55 mg/kg arasinda; tartarik asit ise 84.00 mg/kg ile 382.55 mg/kg arasinda tespit edilmistir. Makro ve mikro element analizi sonuclarina gore, en fazla potasyum icerigi Uzun Yumra cesidinde ve en fazla demir icerigi ise Gelin Elmasi cesidinde bulunmustur. Pomolojik ozellikler bakimindan ise ortalama boy 53.93 mm ile 65.82 mm arasinda; ortalama en 64.86 mm ile 76.56 mm arasinda; meyve agirligi 96.99 g ile 184.25 g arasinda belirlenmistir. Sap kalinligi ve sap uzunlugu en fazla Starking Delicious cesidinde, en az ise Kizil Ahmedi cesidinde bulunmustur. Suda cozunebilir kuru madde (SCKM) orani %11.27 ile %14.23 arasinda; sertlik orani ise 14.29 libre ile 19.41 libre arasinda degistigi belirlenmistir.
An Update on Gemcitabine-Based Chemosensitization Strategies in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.

Pancreatic cancer is the seventh leading cause of cancer-related deaths, and chemotherapy is one of the most important treatments for pancreatic cancer. Unfortunately, pancreatic cancer cells can block chemotherapy drugs from entering the tumor. This is owing to interactions between the tumor's environment and the cancer cells. Here, we review the latest research on the mechanisms by which pancreatic cancer cells block the chemotherapy drug, gemcitabine. The results of our review can help identify potential therapeutic targets for the blocking of gemcitabine by pancreatic cancer cells and may provide new strategies to help chemotherapy drugs penetrate tumors.
Nest-Site Selection in the Cape Sugarbird

AbstractCape sugarbirds, Promerops cafer, preferred certain pro tea bushes as nest-sites. These bushes were characterized by relatively large leaves and dense foliage. Nests were usually placed in the central parts of bushes Nest-sites were shielded from the cold night sky, and were associated with relatively favourable air temperatures and protection from wind in a season of unfavourable weather. Data on microclimate of nest-sites, together with those on heat loss from an incubating sugarbird, were interpreted in relation to nest-site selection as adaptive behaviour promoting breeding success through conservation of energy. Sugarbirds nesting relatively high off the ground and in dense vegetation were considered to be decreasing die risk of exposure to predators.
Evaluating Vadose Zone Moisture Dynamics using Ground-Penetrating Radar

Freeze and thaw processes are important components in characterizing glacial, periglacial and frozen ground environments, and hence the response of cryospheric regions to climate change. Highfrequency ground-penetrating radar is particularly well suited for monitoring the freezing and thawing processes within the shallow subsurface (i.e., < 1 m depth) due to its non-invasive nature and its sensitivity to the liquid water component in soil. The freezing of moist soil and thawing of frozen soil induce leaky and low-velocity waveguides, respectively. Within these waveguide layers, the internally reflected radar energy produces interfering multiples that appear as a package of dispersed waves. Here, we present a new method for characterizing very shallow freeze and thaw processes, in which the waveguide properties are obtained by inverting the observed dispersion curves. This new method can non-invasively monitor freezing and thawing processes in a wide range of glacial, periglacial and frozen ground studies.
Flow and deposition characteristics of sediment mixture in debris flow flume experiments

ABSTRACT This study was conducted in order to identify the flow and deposition characteristics of immature debris flows, which occur frequently in urban areas. We carried out a series of flume experiments involving different flume gradients and sediment mixture viscosities using a small-scaled flume, which reproduced the flow and deposition behaviors of immature debris flows. We found that high flume gradient and low viscosity of mixture led to faster flow velocity, but flow depth was rarely affected by the flume gradient and mixture viscosity had no significant impact on flow depth. The experiments showed a positive relationship between deposition shape (length and width) and flow velocity, with runoff length more sensitive to flow velocity than deposit width. The results help inform standard guidance applied in practice to the design of prevention structures against immature debris flow in urban areas.
Intelligent Control Method Research for High Rise Building Vibration by Integrating Genetic Algorithm and LSTM

In order to solve the problem of performance degradation, such as local optimality, that may occur when shallow learning is used to predict the high-rise buildings seismic response under difficult conditions, a high-rise building vibration intelligent control method integrating genetic algorithms and long short-term memory networks is proposed. First, a structural response prediction model is constructed and combined with vibration control theory. Furthermore, an intelligent control algorithm using long short-term memory networks is designed. In conjunction with this algorithm, a centralized controller that integrates convolutional neural networks at different levels is designed. The structure of the centralized control system is improved, and genetic algorithms and Lyapunov stability theory are used to optimize thenetwork hyperparameters through deep learning. The results showed that this framework had high prediction accuracy, with the smallest relative difference in predicting C-library data at −0.0053 cm on average. The largest prediction error for B-library data was 0.015 cm on average. The long short-term memory network had the smallest prediction error and the best learning and prediction performance. When the degradation level of each layer stiffness in the benchmark model was between 10.2% and 20.5%, this intelligent controller achieved the best control effect, maintaining above 39.8%. Optimized using genetic algorithm, the optimal fitness value after 80 iterations represented controllerloss function value, which were <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$8.3\times 10.5$ </tex-math></inline-formula>, <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$2.3\times 10.4$ </tex-math></inline-formula>, <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$2.2\times 10.4$ </tex-math></inline-formula>, and <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$3.0\times 10.4$ </tex-math></inline-formula>, respectively, demonstrating good prediction results. Compared with traditional trial calculation methods, this algorithm has higher computational efficiency and accuracy. The fusion of genetic algorithms and long short-term memory networks with different structural forms shows good seismic reduction effects on the time responses of benchmark models. The research method has good prediction accuracy, high reliability, and flexible system design, providing new strategies for intelligent control of high-rise building structures under different conditions.
Peripheral blood CD19 positive B lymphocytes increase after ischemic stroke and correlate with carotid atherosclerosis

Introduction Atherosclerosis is the primary pathological basis of ischemic stroke, and dyslipidemia is one of its major etiological factors. Acute ischemic stroke patients exhibit imbalances in lymphocyte subpopulations, yet the correlation between these dynamic changes in lymphocyte subpopulations and lipid metabolism disorders, as well as carotid atherosclerosis in stroke patients remains poorly understood. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the demographic data, risk factors of cerebrovascular disease, laboratory examination (lymphocyte subsets, lipid indexes, etc.), clinical features and c;/]-sity from December 2017 to September 2019 and non-stroke patients with dizziness/vertigo during the same period. Results The results showed that peripheral B lymphocyte proportions are elevated in acute ischemic stroke patients compared with those of the control group (13.6 ± 5.3 vs. 11.7 ± 4.4%, p = 0.006). Higher B lymphocyte proportions are associated with concurrent dyslipidemia, increased levels of vascular risk factors including triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and very-low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-C), as well as decreased levels of the protective factor high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). Elevated B lymphocyte proportions are independently correlated with carotid atherosclerosis in stroke patients. Discussion We found CD19 positive B Lymphocytes increase after ischemic stroke and correlate with Carotid Atherosclerosis. Lymphocyte subpopulations should be highlighted in stroke patients.
The Role of Pelvic Ultrasound in Evaluating the Success of Tension-free Vaginal Tape (TVT)

Objectives This study aims to assess the lack of response to treatment in individuals undergoing mid-urethral sling surgery for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) using ultrasound findings of the pelvic floor. Methods The study included patients who underwent the tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) procedure for stress urinary incontinence within the period spanning from January 2016 to January 2021. The physical examination involved maintaining bladder filling at an average volume of 200–400 mL, and treatment failure was determined by the presence of SUI during the Valsalva maneuver. Results The study comprised a total of 214 patients, where it was observed during the stress test that 32 patients (25.8%) had an unsuccessful outcome following mid-urethral sling surgery. In the unsuccessful group, the distance of the mesh-posterior urethra was lower (4.09±0.39 vs. 4.91±0.51; p<0.001), the posterior urethrovesical angle was lower when at rest, but the angle increased more significantly during the Valsalva maneuver, and the bladder neck angle was narrower (p<0.001). Conclusion We obtained lower mean values of mesh-posterior urethral distance in unsuccessful patients compared to those found in the group of cured patients. Pelvic floor ultrasound can predict the success of TVT surgeries but there is as yet little data and there is a need to find in the near future more standard and objective parameters for the diagnosis of urinary incontinence.
X-RAY DIFFRACTION ON THE EDGE-DISLOCATION NEIGHBORHOOD: FINITE-DIFFERENTIAL APPROACH

Results of a precise calculation of X-ray diffraction on distorted edge-dislocation neighborhood in crystals are represented. Calculation of lattice sums of diffraction has been carried out with adherence to the classical scheme. So unlike to the previous approach, finite-differential distances of atomic pairs of diffraction were immediately taken into account here. The statistical form of their representation was used. Obtained results are compared with previous those based on identification of X-ray profiles with statistical strain distribution. It was found that accuracy of the previous result is sufficient for analyses of the dislocation structure with moderate inhomogeneity.
Transcultural Adaptation and Validation of the Spanish Version of the Visual Analogue Scale for the Foot and Ankle (VASFA)

Background: The main aim of this study is to perform a cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Visual Analogue Scale for the Foot and Ankle (VASFA) questionnaire, creating a Spanish-language version (VASFA-Sp), and to determine the measurement properties of this instrument. Methods: VASFA was cross-culturally translated into Spanish following the guidelines of the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR). The study sample was composed of 228 participants who were recruited from February to May 2022. All were at least 18 years old, gave signed informed consent to take part and properly completed the Foot and Ankle Ability Measures-Sp and VASFA-Sp questionnaires. Cronbach’s alpha and test/re-test reliability values were calculated. Structural validity was assessed via exploratory factor analysis. Results: The 228 patients included in the final analysis presented the following characteristics: 35.53% were male and 64.47% were female; the mean age was 35.95 (18–81) years; and the mean body mass index was 23.79. Internal consistency was excellent. The Cronbach’s alpha for VASFA-Sp was 0.96 and the intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.932 (95% CI; 0.84 to 0.97). Exploratory factor analysis identified one main factor. Conclusions: VASFA-Sp is a reliable, valid and sensitive questionnaire that is suitable for measuring perceived foot and ankle function impairment in a Spanish-speaking population.
Precipitation Variability on the Massif Forest of Mahouna (North Eastern-Algeria) from 1986 to 2010

Water availability is a strong driver of structure and function of the ecosystems. We know that water can be very sensitive to temporal changes in precipitation. However, the analysis of precipitation variability plays an important role in the way it influences ecological and agricultural water requirements. The area chosen for this study is located in the North-East of Algeria in the province of Guelma on the massif forest of Mahouna which is a Mediterranean area. This article examines annual, seasonal, monthly and daily rainfall over the region from 1986 to 2010. The temporal variation, season and daily distribution of the precipitation were analyzed using precipitation index and statistically analyses (t-test of student and Pearson correlation). The results show that spring and autumn have the same mean of the amount of precipitation; however, the spring precipitation was correlated positively and very strongly with annual precipitation. The climate of the massif forest of Mahouna is characterized by alternate wet and dry seasons from year to year.
The role of rutin and diosmin, two citrus polyhydroxyflavones in disease prevention and treatment

Chronic inflammation and dysregulation of apoptotic pathways leading to free radical-induced tissue damage are widely recognized as major underlying causes of major degenerative diseases, including cancer, diabetes, neurological and cardiovascular disorders. Citrus fruits are rich sources of polyphenolic flavonoids well known for their wide range of pharmacological properties. Rutin (quercetin-3-O-rutinoside) and diosmin (diosmetin 7-Orutinoside) are two major polyhydroxyflavone glycosides abundantly found in citrus peels and, to a lesser extent, in pulp of a variety of different citrus species. During digestion, hydrolysis by intestinal enzymes and gut microbiota lead to the release of their corresponding bioactive aglycones (e.g., quercetin or diosmetin). Data obtained in cell-based, animal and clinical studies demonstrated strong preventive and/or therapeutic effects of rutin and its aglycone flavone quercetin. Although lesser studies available, our recent literature review suggests diosmin as promising citrus fruit polyhydroxyflavonoids, effective against various diseases associated with chronic inflammation.