Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Molecular Surveillance Revealed Increasing Trend of Mycoplasmosis in Respiratory Infections of Goats (Capra hircus) in Northern Pakistan

In many regions of Pakistan goat is a staple livestock for the livelihood of poor farmers. The goat is also known as the poor man’s cow in the sub-continent. Mycoplasmosis impacts the poorest farmers most gravely. Currently, diagnostics and vaccines for Mycoplasma causing infections are lacking due to the uniqueness of strains endemic to Pakistan. Mycoplasma is responsible for causing several socio-economically important infectious diseases (including WOAH-listed CCPP) in goats. Therefore, to unveil the status of Mycoplasmosis in goats, a total of 2,400 samples consisting of nasal discharges, tracheal swabs, lung tissue, and pleural fluid were collected from four different zones of northern Pakistan. Out of 2400 samples 512 (21.3%) samples showed gross turbidity and typical whirling movement of mycoplasma in PPLO broth. The PCR revealed 284 (11.8%) of the Mm cluster, including six cases of mixed infection with M. capricolum subsp. capricolum ( Mcc ) and M. capricolum subsp. capripneumoniae ( Mccp ). The region-wise prevalence of the Mm cluster was 105 (17.5%) in the Northern region, followed by 66 (11%), 59 (9.8%), and 54 (9%) in the Central, Southern, and Tribal regions, respectively. The screening of the Mm cluster isolates by species-specific primers found 110 (4.5%), 92 (3.8), and 88 (3.6%) Mcc, Mccp , and M. mycoides subsp. capri ( Mmc ), respectively . Of the 284 Mm cluster positive samples, the highest number was obtained from pleural fluid 75 (18.8%), followed by lungs, tracheal swabs, and nasal swabs 53 (13.3%), 83 (10.4%) and 73 (9.1%), respectively. This study showed that the causes of mycoplasmosis in the northern region of Pakistan include Mcc, Mmc, and Mccp , and the lungs and pleural fluid samples could be used for the isolation of the causative agent.
Strain softening and shear band formation of sand in multi-axial testing

The strain softening of a granular soil under a σ1 ≠ σ2 ≠ σ3 condition and along a wide spectrum of paths was investigated experimentally. To ensure that the observed behaviour was not an aberration due to boundary imperfections, a specially designed multi-axial cell was used. Microprocessor control of both stress and strain paths was incorporated into the testing programme. In particular, strain path testing where the strain increment ratio dev/de1 was controlled to a specified value was used extensively. A photographic technique was used to detect the initiation of shear band. Strain softening was found to be path-dependent. It can take the form of shear band formation, or it can occur without the development of any non-homogeneity. Shear band formation is not necessarily a consequence of boundary imperfections, but can occur as the inevitable response of a sample to certain stress states and shear paths. The conditions for shear band formation were established and three types of strain softening identi.
(Unobserved) Heterogeneity in the bank lending channel: Accounting for bank-firm interactions and specialization

The bank lending channel is heterogeneous across ﬁrms. Using matched bank-ﬁrm lending data, we develop a framework that identiﬁes ﬁrm-demand and bank-supply credit shocks. Bank shocks are allowed to have heterogeneous effects across (unobserved) ﬁrm groups, in a setup in which group membership is left unrestricted. We decompose credit growth dynamics into time-varying ﬁrm and time-varying bank-group effects, where grouping minimizes a least-squares criterion. Our results show signiﬁcant heterogeneity in the bank lending channel: i) the effect of bank shocks varies considerably across the identiﬁed ﬁrm groups, ii) we quantify the importance of bank-ﬁrm relationships: aggregate credit growth drops by up to 20% when bank-ﬁrm relationships are randomly allocated, iii) the impact of bank shocks on ﬁrm investment is not signiﬁcant and imprecisely estimated when homogeneity in the bank lending channel is assumed, while it is precisely estimated to an elasticity of 4 when heterogeneous effects are allowed. JEL Classiﬁcation
Estudo da estrutura da regeneração natural e da vegetação adulta de um cerrado senso stricto para fins de manejo florestal

In an area of cerrado senso stricto, on the Brejão Farm, owned by Mannesmann Florestal Ltda, situated at 17o 02’S and 45o 50’W, at 575 m of altitude, in the town of Brasilândia, Northwestern Minas Gerais, a phytosociological survey of the natural vegetation and of the adult vegetation was conducted, with the objective of knowing the process of natural regeneration of cerrado through phytosociological quantitative parameters, contributing to the definition of silviculture and management. The regeneration sampling was performed in 30 plots of 60 m2 and of adult vegetation in 30 plots of 1800 m2. To natural regeneration was measured the height and was measured the botanical identification of all the individuals with CAS0,30 < 9,5cm was done; to the adult vegetation, total height, bole height, CAP and CAS of all the individuals, with CAS0,30< 9,5cm were measured. To natural regeneration 2632 individuals, belonging to 24 families and 49 species were sampled and to adult vegetation were sampled 9929 individuals belonging to 27 families and 62 species. The individuals density in regeneration was estimated in 14622.25 individuals/ha and to shrub-tree vegetation, 1838 individuals/ha. The species Aspidosperma tomentosum, Casearia sylvestris, Erythroxylum deciduuum and Qualea parviflora stood out in natural regeneration, corresponding to 52.6% of the total density in the area. In the shrub-tree vegetation, the species Qualea parviflora, Pouterea torta, Eugenia dysenterica, Kielmeyera coriacea and Qualea grandiflora, standing for 52.4% of the total. Although species as (Eugenia dysenterica, Kielmeyera coriacea, Hymenaea stigonocarpa, Magonia pubescens, Annona coriacea) have the potential to suffering intervention. They must be protected for they present potential for nobler uses than firewood / coal. Species of economic interest for fruit production and medicinal products as Dipteryx alata, Annona coriacea, Caryocar brasiliense, Dimorphandra mollis are considered rare in the studied area.
World Journal of Psychiatry

BACKGROUND Perioperative hypothermia (PH) negatively affects the physical and mental health of patients to varying degrees. Currently, there is no effective multidisciplinary team (MDT) intervention for gynecological patients with PH. AIM To apply the best evidence on the prevention and management of PH in gynecological
A Comparison of ChatGPT and Fine-Tuned Open Pre-Trained Transformers (OPT) Against Widely Used Sentiment Analysis Tools: Sentiment Analysis of COVID-19 Survey Data

Background Health care providers and health-related researchers face significant challenges when applying sentiment analysis tools to health-related free-text survey data. Most state-of-the-art applications were developed in domains such as social media, and their performance in the health care context remains relatively unknown. Moreover, existing studies indicate that these tools often lack accuracy and produce inconsistent results. Objective This study aims to address the lack of comparative analysis on sentiment analysis tools applied to health-related free-text survey data in the context of COVID-19. The objective was to automatically predict sentence sentiment for 2 independent COVID-19 survey data sets from the National Institutes of Health and Stanford University. Methods Gold standard labels were created for a subset of each data set using a panel of human raters. We compared 8 state-of-the-art sentiment analysis tools on both data sets to evaluate variability and disagreement across tools. In addition, few-shot learning was explored by fine-tuning Open Pre-Trained Transformers (OPT; a large language model [LLM] with publicly available weights) using a small annotated subset and zero-shot learning using ChatGPT (an LLM without available weights). Results The comparison of sentiment analysis tools revealed high variability and disagreement across the evaluated tools when applied to health-related survey data. OPT and ChatGPT demonstrated superior performance, outperforming all other sentiment analysis tools. Moreover, ChatGPT outperformed OPT, exhibited higher accuracy by 6% and higher F-measure by 4% to 7%. Conclusions This study demonstrates the effectiveness of LLMs, particularly the few-shot learning and zero-shot learning approaches, in the sentiment analysis of health-related survey data. These results have implications for saving human labor and improving efficiency in sentiment analysis tasks, contributing to advancements in the field of automated sentiment analysis.
The Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Weight Loss and Glycemic Control in Patients With Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review

Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are global health challenges. Bariatric surgery has emerged as a potential intervention for managing these conditions, but its efficacy and impact need comprehensive evaluation. This systematic review aimed to assess the impact of bariatric surgery on weight loss and glycemic control in patients with obesity and T2DM. Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a systematic search was conducted in October 2023, primarily using PubMed. Studies were selected based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, focusing on bariatric surgery's relationship with weight loss and glycemic control. The quality of the included studies was assessed using the ROBINS-I (risk of bias in non-randomized studies of interventions) risk of bias assessment approach. Out of 272 initially identified studies, nine met the inclusion criteria. These studies, encompassing 10,445 participants from various global locations, predominantly targeted middle-aged participants. The findings consistently highlighted the benefits of bariatric surgery in weight reduction and improved glycemic control. However, the degree of benefits varied based on the type of surgical procedure, patient's BMI, and other individual factors. Bariatric surgery offers significant advantages in managing obesity and T2DM. While it consistently aids in weight reduction and glycemic control, individualized treatment approaches considering various patient and procedural factors are crucial for optimal outcomes. When applied to the right patient, bariatric surgery can offer significantly better glycemic control and weight reduction when compared to only medication control and lifestyle adjustments. However, future research should focus on long-term outcomes and the integration of surgical interventions with lifestyle and medical management.
Vibration and stability analyses of rotor–bearing-casing system in an axial piston pump subjected to bearing faults

Healthy roller bearings are essential for the safe performance of axial piston pumps. A dynamic failure model of a rotor–bearing-casing system was developed to investigate the effect of bearing damage on the vibration characteristics and stability. This model considers the effect of large-gap circulation on a wet rotor system model, which is closely related to the stirring conditions during actual operation of axial piston pumps. The stator and rotor of the pump were modelled using the centralised parameter technique and finite element method, which were combined to develop the rotor–bearing-casing model. Vibration and stability analyses were performed for the system model with bearing failure, considering the gap annular flow and hydraulic excitation force. The effects of the mass eccentricity, rotational speed, and discharge pressure on the vibration characteristics and stability were analysed under different types of bearing failures. Furthermore, the vibration behaviour of the rotor–bearing-casing system with a bearing fault was measured to validate the established dynamic model. The results indicated that the rotational speed and rotor eccentricity affected the churning and unbalanced effects of the rotor. With an increase in the rotor eccentricity, the rotor first transitioned from nonlinear motion to one-period motion and subsequently to periodic motion. The rotor energy reduction and steady state of the rotor–bearing-casing system were induced by the rotor churning action. As the annular gap decreased, churning losses increased, resulting in a more stable rotor motion.
Tetrapod and Large Burrows of Uncertain Origin in Triassic High Paleolatitude Floodplain Deposits, Antarctica

Abstract Two types of large diameter burrows, recognized by non-overlapping size distributions, occur in high paleolatitude floodplain deposits of the Lower Triassic Fremouw Formation, Shackleton Glacier area, Antarctica. Type G (giant) burrows are gently dipping tunnels 8 to 19 cm in diameter. Type L (large) burrows are 2 to 6.5 cm in diameter, curved or subhorizontal tunnels that rarely branch; scratch markings on both burrow types generally are parallel or tangential to the long axis of the burrows. Type G burrows are interpreted as produced by tetrapods based on similarity in size, architecture, and surface markings to Permian burrows from South Africa that contain complete skeletons of therapsids. These are the first tetrapod burrows described from Antarctica. Type L burrows have characteristics of both fossil tetrapod and crayfish burrows, precluding identification of an unique producer. Triassic tetrapods, including therapsids, that lived in high southern latitudes probably burrowed to dampen the effects of seasonal environmental fluctuations, just as do many of their mammalian counterparts living today in high latitudes. The paleolatitudinal and paleooclimatic distributions of burrowing therapsids and their mammalian descendents can be assessed by focusing search efforts on very large burrows, and by identifying producers using criteria delineated herein; this will clarify the extent to which the burrowing habit originated and persisted in high latitudes.
Elements of Style in Floral Arrangements: How Discerning Are Consumers Toward Floristry Design Principles and How Much Are They Willing to Pay?

Florists use design theory to create arrangements that they assume will be pleasing to consumers, thus increasing purchase rates and spending. However, certain elements of design theory and their relationship with consumer acceptance and spending have not been empirically tested. Using mixed logit models and eye-tracking technology, we investigated whether consumer preferences support three key elements of existing floral design theory: line, color, and form. We also examined consumer preferences for floral species, which, although not a traditional element of design theory, may influence consumer purchasing decisions. Our findings challenge existing design theory because consumers did not uniformly favor it. Instead, they valued symmetrical form, arrangements with similar (but not identical) colors, and, surprisingly, the presence of roses in an arrangement was the most crucial factor in capturing consumer attention and increasing the willingness to pay.
Temporal Trends in Diagnostic Hemodynamics and Survival of Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension: A Single-Center Study

Advances in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension (PH) have gradually improved the disease course. This retrospective cohort study aims to explore the diagnostic hemodynamic profile and survival of PH patients and their temporal changes, as well as investigate potential prognostic factors. Overall, 257 adult patients were diagnosed with PH following right heart catheterization (RHC) from January 2008 to June 2023 according to the hemodynamic cut-off values proposed by the corresponding ESC/ERS guidelines at the time RHC was performed. Of these patients, 46.3% were Group 1, 17.8% Group 2, 14.0% Group 3, 18.0% Group 4, and 3.0% Group 5 PH. Temporal improvement in both diagnostic hemodynamic profile and survival of patients with PH and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) was identified after 2013. Survival analysis demonstrated 5-year survival rates of 65% in Group 1 PH (90.3% in idiopathic PAH) and 77% in Group 4 PH. PAH patients being at low risk at diagnosis presented a similar 1-year all-cause mortality rate (12.4%) with high-risk ones (12.8%), primarily due to non-PH-related causes of death (62%), while high-risk patients died mostly due to PH (67%). The observed improvements in diagnostic hemodynamic profiles and overall survival highlight the importance of timely diagnosis and successful treatment strategies in PH.
Using strontium isotopes to track Pacific salmon migrations in Alaska

103 INTRODUCTION. 104 RESULTS . 108 Training the baseline DFA model . 1 08 Sr/Sr life history profiles of juvenile Chinook salmon . 109 Validating baseline DFA model . 109 Mixed Stock Analysis (MSA) . 110 Movement patterns . 111 DISCUSSION . 112 Building baseline Sr/Sr datasets using water data . 113 Insights from misclassifications of known origin fi sh . 114 Movement patterns elucidated via otolith microchemi stry . 114 MSA using Strontium Isotopic Groups (SIGs) . 116 Implications for biodiversity conservation . 118 METHODS SUMMARY . 120 FIGURES . 121 REFERENCES . 125
Ionenes as Potential Phase Change Materials with Self-Healing Behavior

Ionenes are poly(ionic liquids) (PILs) comprising a polymer backbone with ionic groups along the structure. Ionenes as solid–solid phase change materials are a recent research field, and some studies have demonstrated their potential in thermal dissipation into electronic devices. Eight ionenes obtained through Menshutkin reactions were synthesized and characterized. The analysis of the thermal tests allowed understanding of how the thermal properties of the polymers depend on the aliphatic nature of the dihalogenated monomer and the carbon chain length. The TGA studies concluded that the ionenes were thermally stable with T10% above 420 °C. The DSC tests showed that the prepared ionenes presented solid–solid transitions, and no melting temperature was appreciated, which rules out the possibility of solid–liquid transitions. All ionenes were soluble in common polar aprotic solvents. The hydrophilicity of the synthesized ionenes was studied by the contact angle method, and their total surface energy was calculated. Self-healing behavior was preliminarily explored using a selected sample. Our studies show that the prepared ionenes exhibit properties that make them potential candidates for applications as solid–solid phase change materials.
Performance of preschool and schoolchildren on the ProNOH protocol: macrostructure aspects

ABSTRACT Purpose To investigate if the narrative score of the ProNOH protocol allows for discriminating age groups, as well as its relation with the global coherence level of the story. The performance of preschool and schoolchildren on the macrostructure aspects. Methods Participants were 97 preschoolers and schoolchildren with typical language development, aged between five and 12 years old, and both sexes who attended public schools. The “Protocolo de Avaliação da Narrativa Oral de História (ProNOH)” (Protocol for the Evaluation of Oral Storytelling) was applied and the narrative score in the macrostructure dimension was calculated with story grammar elements. These same story elements were used to obtain the global coherence level of the story, as proposed by Spinillo and Martins (1997). Results A statistically significant difference was found between age groups, mainly between the borderline ages of 5-6 years, 7-8 years, 9-10 years, and 11-12 years. Positive and statistically significant correlations were found between the narrative score and global coherence and age, as well as between the narrative score and global coherence. Conclusion The protocol proved to be useful for identifying the repertoire of typical story grammar elements as an objective measure that differs in oral narrative across age groups. The results also indicate that the narrative score can provide an idea about the global coherence of the story, although this value does not replace a specific analysis.
GENETIC VARIATIONS OF TWO Anguilla SPECIES IN THE WEST COAST OF WEST SUMATRA AND MENTAWAI USING RAPD

Research on the genetic variation of Anguilla spp. in the waters of the West Coast of West Sumatra was carried out from February to June 2022. This study used the RAPD (random amplified polymorphic DNA) method. In this study, two Anguilla species were found, namely A. marmorata and A. bicolor bicolor. The highest heterozygosity value of A. marmorata in the Tarusan River was 0,2018, and A. bicolor bicolor in Mentawai was 0,2340. The values of gene flow (Nm) in A. marmorata and A. bicolor bicolor were 0.7592 and 1.6318. The values of genetic differentiation (GST) in A. marmorata and A. bicolor bicolor were 0.3971 and 0.2345, respectively. This shows that the value of genetic variation of A. marmorata and A. bicolor bicolor in several rivers on the west coast of West Sumatra is low.
A preliminary framework for managing sleep inertia in occupational settings

Abstract Sleep inertia, the temporary period of impairment experienced upon waking, is a safety hazard that has been implicated in serious work-related incidents resulting in injuries as well as the loss of life and assets. As such, sleep inertia warrants formal management in industries where personnel are required to undertake their role soon after waking (e.g. emergency services, engineers, and health care). At present, there is a lack of practical, evidence-based guidance on how sleep inertia could be formally managed at an organizational level. We propose a preliminary framework for managing sleep inertia based on the translation of research findings into specific work procedure modifications/control mechanisms. Within the framework, work procedure modifications/control mechanisms to manage sleep inertia are organized into three levels: (1) modifications/controls that eliminate the chance of sleep inertia, (2) modifications/controls that reduce sleep inertia severity, and (3) modifications/controls that manage the risk of errors during sleep inertia. Practical considerations, limitations, and areas of further research are highlighted for each modification/control to help determine how readily each control measure could be implemented by industries at present. A guide for organizations to use this preliminary framework of sleep inertia management is put forward, as well as the next research priorities to strengthen the utility and evidence base of the framework. This paper is part of the Sleep and Circadian Rhythms: Management of Fatigue in Occupational Settings Collection.
Cemiplimab as First Line Therapy in Advanced Penile Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Real-World Experience

In the treatment of cancer, immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have demonstrated significantly greater effectiveness compared to conventional cytotoxic or platinum-based chemotherapies. To assess the efficacy of ICI’s in penile squamous cell carcinoma (pSCC) we performed a retrospective observational study. We reviewed electronic medical records of patients with penile squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), diagnosed between January 2020 and February 2023. Nine patients were screened, of whom three were ineligible for chemotherapy and received immunotherapy, cemiplimab, in a first-line setting. Each of the three immunotherapy-treated patients achieved almost a complete response (CR) after only a few cycles of therapy. The first patient had cerebral arteritis during treatment and received a high-dose steroid treatment with resolution of the symptoms of arteritis. After tapering down the steroids dose, the patient continued cemiplimab without further toxicity. The other two patients did not have any toxic side effects of the treatment. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first real world report of near CR with cemiplimab as a first-line treatment in penile SCC.