Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Clinical Prognostic Factors Associated with Good Outcomes in Pediatric Bell’s Palsy

The prognosis of children with Bell’s palsy remains unclear due to its relatively low incidence, and thus, the small number of patients included in individual studies. To evaluate the prognosis of children with Bell’s palsy and identify the predictive value of specific factors that contribute to complete recovery, a retrospective cohort study was conducted of all patients with Bell’s palsy who visited the outpatient clinic of our university hospital between January 2005 and December 2020. We identified the parameters associated with a favorable recovery after 6 months in pediatric patients with Bell’s palsy. Factors recorded for each patient included age, sex, side affected by palsy, time between symptom onset and start of treatment, treatment methods, and the House–Brackmann grade (H–B) grade. The results of the multivariable analysis revealed that the lower degree of initial facial nerve paralysis presented as H–B grade II–IV was a significant favorable prognostic factor (OR: 3.86; 95% CI: 1.27–11.70; p < 0.05). Our results showed that the most important factor influencing the complete recovery of Bell’s palsy in children was the lower initial H–B grade at initial presentation.
Temperature and pressure effects on the partitioning of V and Sc between clinopyroxene and silicate melt: Implications for mantle oxygen fugacity

Abstract The partition coefficients of V and Sc between clinopyroxene and silicate melt (DVCpx/SMandDScCpx/SM)$\begin{array}{} (D \rm ^{Cpx/SM}_{V}\,and\,\it D \rm ^{Cpx/SM}_{Sc}) \end{array}$ have been determined experimentally at 1200–1400 °C and 0.8–2.3 GPa, using a hornblende- and clinopyroxene-rich mantle rock in graphite-lined Pt95Rh05 capsules. The results show that the DVCpx/SM$\begin{array}{} D \rm ^{Cpx/SM}_{V} \end{array}$ and DScCpx/SM$\begin{array}{} D \rm ^{Cpx/SM}_{Sc} \end{array}$ values decrease from 3.8 to 2.3 and from 2.6 to 1.1, respectively, as the experimental temperature and pressure vary from 1200 °C and 0.8 GPa to 1400 °C and 2.3 GPa. The presence of water in silicate melts may also reduce DVCpx/SMandDScCpx/SM. $\begin{array}{} D \rm ^{Cpx/SM}_{V} and \,\it{D} \rm ^{Cpx/SM}_{Sc}. \end{array} $ These results imply that the effects of temperature, pressure, and melt water content on DVCpx/SM$\begin{array}{} D \rm ^{Cpx/SM}_{V} \end{array}$ should be considered when using V systematics in cratonic mantle peridotites to constrain cratonic mantle oxygen fugacity (fo2). However, although the dominant V in the present silicate melt is mixed V3+ and V4+, the DVCpx/SM/DScCpx/SM$\begin{array}{} D \rm ^{Cpx/SM}_{V}/\it D \rm ^{Cpx/SM}_{Sc} \end{array}$ together with literature data obtained at similar fo2 shows a nearly constant value of 1.68 ± 0.26, regardless of temperature, pressure, melt composition, and melt water content, indicating that these factors cannot cause fractionation of Sc3+ from mixed V3+ and V4+ in mantle melts through clinopyroxene/silicate melt partitioning. Therefore, in combination with V/Sc systematics in primitive MORBs and arc basalts, using DVCpx/SMandDScCpx/SM$\begin{array}{} D \rm ^{Cpx/SM}_{V}\,and\,\it D \rm ^{Cpx/SM}_{Sc} \end{array} $ obtained at 1 bar and dry conditions should be valid to constrain mantle fo2 except for the case that the DCpx/SM for Sc3+ can be demonstrated to be fractionated from the DCpx/SM for mixed V4+ and V5+, which are present in oxidized basalts.
Documentation of the traditional Alas food in Southeast Aceh district, Indonesia

Abstract. Sutrisno IH, Suwardi AB, Navia ZI, Baihaqi, Fadhilah MA. 2021. Documentation of the traditional Alas food in Southeast Aceh District, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 22: 3243-3249. The indigenous and traditional foods of the Alas tribe have a long history and unique traditions that have been passed down for thousands of years. Unfortunately, food tradition is strongly intertwined with the health-related and therapeutic reasoning of food ingredients and preparation methods. However, changes in people's consumption patterns, which prefer fast food, lead to a decline in local knowledge of traditional foods, particularly among the younger generation. Therefore, the aim of this study was to document the traditional Alas food in Southeast Aceh District, Indonesia. The study was conducted in eight subdistricts of Southeast Aceh, Indonesia, namely Lawe Alas, Babul Rahmah, Tanoh Alas, Babussalam, Darul Hasanah, Lawe Bulan, Lawe Sumur, and Bambel subdistricts. The study enlisted 80 respondents (10 from each district) who were chosen at random. The interview was conducted using a questionnaire that covered the respondents' backgrounds, traditional food names, food composition, mode of preparation, and uses. A total of 16 traditional Alas foods were documented, including six types of traditional cuisine and 10 types of traditional snacks. All respondents recognized Manuk Labakh, Ikan Pacik Kule, Puket Megaukh, and Buah Khum Khum as traditional Alas foods. On the other hand, less than 25% of respondents were familiar with some other traditional Alas foods, such as Menekem. The Alas tribe has a great system in place for passing down traditional knowledge from generation to generation. A total of 24 plant species consisting of 21 genera and 14 families was used as traditional Alas food. The Alas tribe prepares a variety of foods from various plant species to maintain their health and contribute to conservation efforts.
Relation between Hand Bone Mineral Density, Degree of Joint Destruction, and Hand Function in Adults Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

Background: Rheumatoid Arthritis [RA] is a chronic systemic disease that affects the functional capacity of the hand due to inflammatory arthritis and joint destruction. RA patients have difficulties with everyday life activities and daily living activities. The prevalence of osteoporosis is estimated to be about twice that of the general population. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) is the most precise tool for detecting loss in bone mineral density in RA. Aim of the study: This study aims to investigate the relation between generalized bone mineral density (BMD) and each of hand joint destruction and hand function in order to find out its possible role in assessment of rheumatoid hand disability. Patients and Methods: Fifty patients diagnosed as RA based on the 2010 ACR Rheumatoid Arthritis Classification Criteria were included in this study. All patients were subjected to the following scores: Duruöz Hand Index (DHI), Grip Ability Test (GAT), Grip strength test, and Pinch strength tests for assessing the function of the dominant hand of each patient. The participants were also subjected to plain x-ray evaluated by van der Heijde-modified total Sharp score (vdH-S) to assess the damage of the joints of the dominant hand, and Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) to assess the Bone Mineral Density. Results: The current study showed that wrist BMD was correlated with grip strength, pinch strength, GAT, and van der Heijde modified sharp score of the dominant hand. Moreover, X-ray joint findings were significantly correlated with each of total grip ability test, grip strength, and pinch strength as the hand disability manifested more with joint damage. Conclusion: In conclusion, Osteoporosis, hand function, and joint damage in RA are correlated suggesting related pathophysiological mechanisms. The Severity of RA could be related to osteoporosis as well as joint destruction and hand disability.
UV-Vis Spectrophotometric Determination of Selected Heavy Metals (Pb, Cr, Cd and As) in Environmental, Water and Biological Samples with Synthesized Glutaraldehyde Phenyl Hydrazone as the Chromogenic Reagent

A simple, sensitive, selective, and non-extractive UV-Vis spectrophotometric method for the determination of cadmium, lead, chromium, and arsenic in biological, soil and water samples using synthesized and characterized phenyl hydrazone; glutaraldehydephenyl hydrazone (GPH) as the chromogenic reagent was developed. GPH was synthesized as new chromogenic analytical reagents for the direct UV-Vis spectrophotometric determination of the selected metals of interest in a slightly acidic pH of 6.5-7.5 and 20 % dimethylformamide (DMF) solution to give stable coloured metal-ligand complexes. The reactions were instantaneous; the wavelengths of maximum absorptions were followed spectrophotometrically and noted. The reagent GPH revealed a wavelength of maximum absorption between 360.0 (Cr) to 395.0 nm for (Pb and As) at a working pH of 6.5 to 7.5 room temperature (37 °C). The reagent GPH had a molar absorptivity (L mol-1 cm-1) ranging from 2.213×104 (Pb) to 2.460×104 (As), a mole ratio of metal to ligand of 2:1, the detection limit (µg/g) ranging from 0.3432 (As) to 0.5250 (Pb) and the metal-ligand complex was stable for 0-48 hours. The reagents had a Beer’s law validity range (mg L-1) of 0.001 to 100. The Sandell’s sensitivities (µg/cm2) ranged from 0000409 (As) to 0.00499 (Pb) for APDH and 0.00406 (As) to 0.00452 (Pb) respectively. Large excess of cations and anions as possible interferences up to 15 folds were studied and do not interfere with the determination of the selected metals of interest. The developed method is highly selective for Cd, Pb, and Cr and As and was successfully used for the determination for the said elements in soil, water, and biological samples. The results of the developed methods were comparable with AAS and were found to be in good agreement. The method had very high precision and very good accuracy.
The Effect of Motivation and Utilization of Academic Information System (SIAD) on Lecturer Performance

: Lecturer Academic Information System (SIAD) is an academic service facility that lecturers can use to accommodate and manage teachers' activities, including lectures, assignments, communication, and discussions with students. However, lecturers' obstacles in supporting educational processes include the obstacles of leak of features and items/ service forums in the online academic portal. This research aims to find the influence of selecting the system, motivation, and utilization of academic information system lecturers (SIAD) on the performance of lecturers at the Faculty of Economics, University of Prima Indonesia. The study will test the variables both partially and simultaneously. Samples were taken from lecturers recorded in the management study program of 60 respondents. The methodological approach use quantitative descriptive with linear regression. The test result of this study obtained a calculated value of F-calculated (17,866) > F-estimated (2.76) and a probability of significance of < 0.01, the hypothesis was concluded that simultaneously effect H0 was rejected, which means the selection, motivation, and utilization of SIAD had a positive and significant effect on the performance of lecturers at the Faculty of Economics, Universitas Prima Indonesia-Medan. The result of this study found the calculation of the coefficient of determination obtained an adjusted R-Square value of 0.462
PREDICTING MULTI-SPECIES BARK BEETLE (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE: SCOLYTINAE) OCCURRENCE IN ALASKA: OPEN- ACCESS BIG GIS-DATA MINING TO PROVIDE ROBUST INFERENCE

Native bark beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) are a multi-species complex that ranks among the key disturbances of coniferous forests of western North America. Many landscape-level variables are known to influence beetle outbreaks, such as suitable climatic conditions, spatial arrangement of incipient populations, topography, abundance of mature host trees, and disturbance history that includes former outbreaks and fire. We assembled open-access data for understanding the ecology of bark beetles in Alaska. We used boosted classification and regression trees as a machine-learning data-mining algorithm to predict relationships between 838 occurrence records of 68 bark beetle species and 14 environmental variables, compared to pseudo-absence locations across Alaska. Environmental variables included topographyand climate-related predictors as well as feature proximities and anthropogenic factors. We were able to model, predict, and map multi-species bark beetle occurrences across Alaska at 1-km spatial resolution: about 16% of the mixed forest and 59% of evergreen forest are expected to be occupied by the bark beetles based on current climatic conditions and biophysical landscape attributes. The open-access dataset that we prepared, and the machine learning modeling approach that we used, can provide a foundation for future research not only on scolytines but for other multi-species questions of concern, such as forest defoliators, and wildlife species assemblages worldwide.
EFFECTS OF WEANING SYSTEM ON MILK AND EXTERNAL MAMMARY CONFORMATION TRAITS OF SICILO-SARDE TUNISIAN DAIRY EWE

A better development of the Sicilo-Sarde dairy sheep in Tunisia needs a review of its behavior by adopting early weaning and generalizing mechanical milking that involves an adaptation of the external mammary morphology (MM). Thirty ewes were divided into two groups (early and late weaning; EW and LW respectively) to study the effects of weaning system (WS) and milking time (MT) on milk and external MM traits in early milking period. MM was evaluated by six measurements and three scores of udder and teat. EW group had higher milk production (MP) and lower fat and protein amounts that increased with MT advancement (P0.001). WS did not affect MM traits (P>0.05), only teat length was higher for LW ewes (P0.05). Udder depth, teat diameter, distance between teats and teat angle score decreased with MT (P0.01). Significant interactions were noted between WS and MT for most traits studied. MP was negatively correlated with fat and protein amounts (-0.38 and -0.50 respectively) and moderately correlated with udder depth, cistern height, teat diameter (from 0.31 to 0.42). Fat and protein had negative correlation with udder depth, teat diameter and distance between teats. Higher correlation was determined between udder depth and distance between teats (r=0.60; P0.001). In conclusion, EW system allows a better start of the milk production in early milking period. Cistern height, teat length and teat angle score are the prominent traits which affect milk ability and adaptation of ewe to machine milking and consequently they must be included in selection program.
Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscedasticity (ARCH) Modelling of the Nigerian Stock Indices using Seven Distributions for Innovation

The characterization and quantification of stock market behaviour are important issues in financial risk management. This study analyzes the behaviour of Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) market returns over the period from 1985 to 2017. The autoregressive conditional heteroscedasticity model (ARCH) with seven unusual parametric distributions for innovations including the Gaussian distribution, the Skewed Gaussian distribution, the Students t distribution, the Generalized error distribution, the Skewed generalized error distribution, the Standardized normal inverse Gaussian distribution and the Skewed Students t distribution was considered in the study. The models were fitted to the data using the maximum likelihood method. The ARCH model with the Student's t as the distribution for the innovation gave the best fit. The assessment of the general predictive ability of the best-fitting model was carried out on the basis of the value-at-risk and the expected miscalculations using some loss functions.
Weed Management of Kenaf (Hibiscus Cannabinus) Through Intercropping Leafy Vegetables And Cultural Practices

A field experiment was conducted at Jute Research Experimental Station, Manikganj, Bangladesh during 2017 and 2018 cropping seasons to study the feasibility of intercropping leafy vegetables at early stage of the fibre crop: kenaf along with conventional weeding methods for better weed suppression and higher productivity. A Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) was followed consisting of eight treatments with three replications. Three leafy vegetables: red amaranth, jute shak and kangkong were used as intercrop with kenaf following 1 hand weeding and 1 hand hoeing alternately. Sole kenaf (weeded twice) was also grown as control. The total weed vegetation was comprised of grasses 49%, broadleaved 33% and sedge only 18%. Performance of kangkong as intercrop was found better in terms of weed suppression. Hand weeding was found more efficient as a cultural weeding method in reducing weed density. Although intercropping resulted in significant yield reduction of kenaf but increased net return and benefit-cost ratio (BCR) by increasing kenaf equivalent yield (KEY). The land equivalent ratio (LER) was found higher in all intercropping treatments than sole kenaf which indicated more efficient utilization of land under intercropping. Red amaranth intercropping+1 hand weeding resulted the maximum gross return (TK.1,36,200 ha-1) while the highest gross margin (Tk. 59,390 ha-1) and BCR (1.78) was obtained from jute shak intercropping+1 hoeing. Considering the production cost, monetary return and productivity, Kenaf intercropped with Jute shak+1 hoeing was found better than other intercropping treatments. SAARC J. Agric. , 19(1): 165-176 (2021)
Morphometric bone assessment of men and women in different age range by cone beam computerized tomography

Osteoporosis corresponds to a decrease in bone mass and micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue, causing bone fragility and risk of fractures. Although osteoporosis is four times more common in women than in men, they tend to have more complications with a higher risk of mortality after hip fracture. The silent nature of osteoporosis causes delays in early diagnosis, compromising adequate treatment. The objective was to evaluate bone morphometry and correlate morphometric indices between men and women, and between women of different age groups. The sample was divided into: men aged 65 to 75 years (A); women from 45 to 55 years (B1); women from 56 to 65 years (B2) and women from 66 to 75 years (B3). The morphometric indices Computed Tomography Cortical Index (CTCI), the Computerized Tomography Mental Index (MI), the Upper Mandibular Computerized Tomography Index (MCTI-U) and the Lower Mandibular Computed Tomography Index (MCTI-L) were analyzed by through the OnDemand3D software. There were significant differences between the different groups in MI, MCTI-L and MCTI-U and a high correlation between the indices. There was no difference in CTCI when used alone. There are differences in the bone structure of men and women, and between women of different age groups, and the quantitative and qualitative indices can be a useful tool in detecting patients with low bone density when used together for subsequent referral for bone densitometry and specialized medical treatment.
Level of patients’ knowledge, confidence, and acceptance regarding the role of residents in a family medicine teaching clinic

Background Although participation of patients is essential for completing the training of medical residents, little is known about the relationships among patients’ level of knowledge about the role and responsibilities of medical residents, their confidence in residents’ abilities, and their acceptance toward receiving care from residents. The study sought to clarify if and how these three patient-resident relationship components are interrelated. Methods This is a cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire distributed in 2016 to a convenience sample of adult patients (≥ 18 years old) visiting a family medicine teaching clinic. Proportions and chi-square statistics were used to describe and compare groups, respectively. Results Of the 471 patients who answered the questionnaire, only 28% were found to be knowledgeable about the role of family medicine residents. Between 54% and 83% of patients reported being highly confident in the ability of residents to perform five routine tasks. Of the patients surveyed, 69% agreed to see a resident during their next appointments. Patients with a high level of confidence in residents’ abilities were more likely to agree to see a resident during future appointments (p <0.0001). There was no significant association between level of knowledge and either confidence or acceptance. Conclusions Although the majority of patients had poor knowledge about the role of residents, this was not related to their acceptance of being cared for by residents. A higher level of confidence in residents’ ability to perform certain tasks was associated with greater acceptance toward seeing a resident during future appointments.
Determination of carboxyhaemoglobin and methaemoglobin levels in donated blood

To determine the percentages of carboxyhaemoglobin (COHb) and methaemoglobin (MeHb) in donor blood and to compare these levels between smokers and nonsmokers at different time points during blood storage. Blood donors were recruited from Haematology Service, University Hospital Alzira Velano, Alfenas-MG. The blood was kept in collecting ducts (noodles) containing citrate, phosphate and dextrose (CPD) and stored at 4°C throughout the storage period. Since the noodles kept the characteristics of the bags, COHb and MeHb levels were analysed on the day of donation and after 20 days of storage. Levels of COHb and MeHb were determined using spectrophotometric methods. Non-parametric Friedman and Mann-Whitney tests were employed to compare COHb and MeHb levels before and after the storage and groups of smokers and nonsmokers, respectively. Levels of COHb and MeHb in the blood collected from smokers and nonsmokers were statistically different (p< 0.05; Mann- Whitney test) when the samples were analyzed before the storage. In blood of smokers, COHb levels were no different over a 20-day storage period (p= 0.7009; Friedman test). On the other hand, MeHb levels were significant different over a 20-day storage period (p< 0.05). The results suggest the need to regularly assess COHb and MeHb levels in donor blood stored in blood banks.
Identification and Ranking of Ruminants Disease of Economic Importance in Plateau State, Nigeria

The economic burden of livestock diseases and inadequate veterinary services across the length and breadth of Nigeria reiterates the importance of sustained animal disease surveillance for sustainable prevention and control of diseases. This study was conducted with a view to identify and rank diseases of ruminants that are of economic importance in Plateau State. Basic descriptive analysis was performed, and the result expressed in frequencies and percentages. The result revealed that Foot and mouth disease 25.2% is the most predominant disease that affects cattle in the state. While Peste des petits ruminants 41.54% and tick infestation 34.3% are the diseases that mostly affect sheep and goats, respectively. This study also established that Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia 33.6% and Peste des petits ruminants 43.2% are the major diseases responsible for mortality in cattle and small ruminants, respectively. Most importantly, this study also revealed the practice of self-administration of medications by pastorals in the treatment of their sick animals, as such the need to enlighten farmers on the importance of correct diagnosis, cost-effective treatment regimen and consultation with professionals in the livestock healthcare delivery value chain were discussed.