Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Anxiety, depression, and quality of life in mothers of children with intellectual disability

Background: Intellectual disability (ID) in children can trigger a range of psychological responses in parents. The present study was an attempt to investigate psychological conditions of mothers of children with ID and to determine whether these problems were more prominent in mothers of children with ID than mothers with healthy children. Aim and objectives: Were to investigate psychological impact (i.e. anxiety, depression, and quality of life [QOL]) on mothers of children with ID. Materials and methods: Comprised of two groups of subjects, i.e. mothers of sixty children with ID and mothers of sixty healthy children. The study was conducted at the Outpatient Department of Lokopriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health (LGBRIMH), Tezpur, Assam. Both groups were assessed with Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II); State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and World Health Organization QOL-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF). Data was analysed by descriptive statistics, correlation, and t test. Result: The results of the study conclusively found out that the mothers of children with ID were having higher anxiety and depression than mothers with healthy children. The anxiety and depression had negative correlation with QOL of mothers of children with ID. Conclusion: This study shows that anxiety and depression affected QOL in mothers of children with ID.
A Multi-Platform Reanalysis of the Kankakee Valley Tornado Cluster on 30 June 2014

Two derecho-producing quasi-linear convective systems moved across northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana on the evening of 30 June 2014. Both produced damage across a large area, including a concentrated cluster in the Kankakee River Valley associated with two long-lived and adjacent mesovortices in the second derecho. Post-event surveys of this region revealed a widespread, complex damage pattern and initially documented 14 tornadoes of EF1 rating on the Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale, along with a swath of damaging nontornadic winds. Later, a number of uncertainties from the original surveys were examined in conjunction with high-resolution satellite imagery not available immediately after the event. Inconsistencies noted during this process led to an intensive reanalysis of the entire cluster using radar data, the original ground and aerial surveys, and the newly available satellite imagery. This new analysis concluded that at least 18 tornadoes impacted the Kankakee Valley, most with a path orientation different from the initial results. This paper details the reassessment process from initial motivation to final results, addresses potential sources of error, and discusses operational considerations stemming from such a prolifically tornadic event.
Influence of picture presence in reviews on online seller product rating: Moderation role approach

Online consumer reviews (OCRs) provide product information and recommendations especially pictures in reviews depict the true information about the product. This study investigates the influence of pictured reviews on online seller (for a particular product of a seller) rating with moderating effect of price, brand type (foreign vs local), goods type (experience vs search), and brand familiarity. Multiple robust linear regression analysis with moderation interaction and quadratic effect used to explain the relationship of the explanatory variables with the criterion variable. We collected cross-sectional data from the two most renowned Chinese online shopping platforms (B2C) of total 15,621 product links. Results show that higher number of reviews with a low ratio of picture reviews response negative effect on rating, whereas the lower number of reviews with a high ratio of picture reviews response positive effect on the rating. In overall picture in the reviews improve the online seller product rating. For the moderation effect, results show that price and brand familiarity have a positive interaction effect on the relation of pictured reviews and rating whereas experience goods have less negative effect comparing search goods. Finally, local brand has less negative interaction effect comparing foreign brand to pictured reviews and rating.
Microbial grazers may aid in controlling infections caused by aquatic zoosporic fungi

Free-living eukaryotic microbes may reduce animal diseases. We evaluated the dynamics by which micrograzers (primarily protozoa) apply top-down control on the chytrid Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) a devastating, panzootic pathogen of amphibians. Although micrograzers consumed zoospores (∼3 µm), the dispersal stage of chytrids, not all species grew monoxenically on zoospores. However, the ubiquitous ciliate Tetrahymena pyriformis, which likely co-occurs with Bd, grew at near its maximum rate (r = 1.7 d-1). A functional response (ingestion vs. prey abundance) for T. pyriformis, measured using spore-surrogates (microspheres) revealed maximum ingestion (Imax) of 1.63 × 103 zoospores d-1, with a half saturation constant (k) of 5.75 × 103 zoospores ml-1. Using these growth and grazing data we developed and assessed a population model that incorporated chytrid-host and micrograzer dynamics. Simulations using our data and realistic parameters obtained from the literature suggested that micrograzers could control Bd and potentially prevent chytridiomycosis (defined as 104 sporangia host-1). However, simulated inferior micrograzers (0.7 x Imax and 1.5 x k) did not prevent chytridiomycosis, although they ultimately reduced pathogen abundance to below levels resulting in disease. These findings indicate how micrograzer responses can be applied when modelling disease dynamics for Bd and other zoosporic fungi.
FRI0254 The Effect of Cyclophosphamide on Lung Function in Different Stages of Interstitial Lung Disease Associated To Systemic Sclerosis

Background The primary cause of death in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) is interstitial lung disease (ILD). Several retrospective studies have shown some effect of cyclophosphamide (CYC) on ILD. In one randomized controlled trial a small but significant effect on pulmonary function was shown after oral CYC (Taskin,2006). Hoyles (2006) showed a trend towards improvement of forced vital capacity after monthly CYC infusions. In our centre, intravenous CYC pulses are the first choice of therapy in SSc-ILD. Objectives To analyze 1) the effects of iv CYC pulses (750mg/m2) on pulmonary function in SSc-ILD in our cohort, and 2) whether this effect is dependent on the extent of ILD. Methods Patients with SSc-ILD receiving CYC pulses between 2003 to 2015 were classified by the Goh criteria (2008) in either limited or extensive ILD, using HRCT at baseline judged by two raters. Pulmonary function tests were performed at 0, 6 and 12 months. Missing outcome data due to drop-out, but not death, were replaced by last observation carried forward. Results 79 patients were included, 42 with limited ILD, 37 with extensive ILD. There were no differences in age, gender, SSc subtype classification, disease duration or autoantibody status between the two groups. Baseline FVC (median 80% vs. 91%) and DLCO (39% vs. 50%) were lower in extensive ILD (p<0.05). After 12 months, FVC (p=0.08)), and DLCO (p=0.62) did not worsen compared to baseline values. There were no differences in the degree of change in FVC and DLCO between limited and extensive ILD. Forty-eight patients completed 12 cycles of CYC. Per protocol analyses showed not significant differences between limited and extended ILD.Table 1. Changes in pulmonary function test after 1 year Limited ILD (n=42) Extensive ILD (n=37) Difference with 95%>CI P-value† Baseline 1 year Δ* Baseline 1 year Δ* FVC 91 (78–104) 94 (82–109) 2.9±13 80 (66–92) 82 (63–95) 2.0±9 0.9 (−4.7–6.4) 0.76 DLCO 51 (39–60) 47 (41–60) −1.4±11 39 (31–51) 41 (32–52) 1.3±6 −2.6 (−7.6–2.4) 0.29 Last observation carried forward FVC 88 (75–102) 93 (81–108) 2.4±13 80 (66–92) 82 (65–93) 0.8±9 1.6 (−3.8–7.0) 0.56 DLCO 51 (39–60) 48 (41–59) −1.5±11 39 (31–51) 39 (29–50) 0.04±6 −1.6 (−6.1–3.0) 0.50 Per protocol analysis FVC 83 (74–100) 90 (80–106) 2.3±13 83 (68–92) 83 (66–98) 3.0±9 −0.7 (−7.5–6.1) 0.83 DLCO 50 (40–60) 48 (41–60) 0.7±11 41 (32–55) 40 (31–57) 2.3±7 −1.6 (−7.6–4.4) 0.59 Values are the median of %> predicted (p25–75); *mean ± SD; Δ: difference between baseline and 1 year; CI: confidence interval. †Significance of the degree of change in the limited ILD group versus the extensive ILD group at 1 year; FVC: forced vital capacity; DLCO: diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide. Conclusions 1. CYC pulse therapy does not worsen pulmonary function in SSc-related ILD after 1 year. 2. The extent of ILD does not influence the effect of CYC. Disclosure of Interest None declared
Biotic and abiotic drivers of soil microbial functions across tree diversity experiments

Aim Soil microorganisms are essential for the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems. Although soil microbial communities and functions may be linked to the tree species composition and diversity of forests, there has been no comprehensive study of how general potential relationships are and if these are context-dependent. A global network of tree diversity experiments (TreeDivNet) allows for a first examination of tree diversity-soil microbial function relationships across environmental gradients. Location Global Major Taxa Studied Soil microorganisms Methods Soil samples collected from eleven tree diversity experiments in four biomes across four continents were used to measure soil basal respiration, microbial biomass, and carbon use efficiency using the substrate-induced respiration method. All samples were measured using the same analytical device in the same laboratory to prevent measurement bias. We used linear mixed-effects models to examine the effects of tree species diversity, environmental conditions, and their interactions on soil microbial functions. Results Across biodiversity experiments, abiotic drivers, mainly soil water content, significantly increased soil microbial functions. Potential evapotranspiration (PET) increased, whereas soil C-to-N ratio (CN) decreased soil microbial functions under dry soil conditions, but high soil water content reduced the importance of other abiotic drivers. Tree species richness and phylogenetic diversity had overall similar, but weak and context-dependent (climate, soil abiotic variables) effects on soil microbial respiration. Positive tree diversity effects on soil microbial respiration were most pronounced at low PET, low soil CN, and high tree density. Soil microbial functions increased with the age of the experiment. Main conclusions Our results point at the importance of soil water content for maintaining high levels of soil microbial functions and modulating effects of other environmental drivers. Moreover, overall tree diversity effects on soil microbial functions seem to be negligible in the short term (experiments were 1-18 years old). However, context-dependent tree diversity effects (climate, soil abiotic variables) have greater importance at high tree density, and significant effects of experimental age call for longer-term studies. Such systematic insights are key to better integrate soil carbon dynamics into the management of afforestation projects across environmental contexts, as today’s reforestation efforts remain focused largely on aboveground carbon storage and are still dominated by less diverse forests stands of commercial species.
(3S,5R,6S)-Diphenylmethyl 1-oxo-6-bromopenicillanate

In the title compound, C21H20BrNO4S, a key intermediate in the synthesis of the widely used β-lactamase inhibitor tazobactam, the five-membered thiazolidine ring adopts an envelope conformation and the four-membered azetidine ring is in a distorted planar conformation.
Evaluation of NU-WRF model performance on air quality simulation under various model resolutions – an investigation within the framework of MICS-Asia Phase III

Abstract. Horizontal grid resolution has a profound effect on model performances on meteorology and air quality simulations. In contribution to MICS-Asia Phase III, one of whose goals was to identify and reduce model uncertainty in air quality prediction, this study examined the impact of grid resolution on meteorology and air quality simulation over East Asia, focusing on the North China Plain (NCP) region. The NASA Unified Weather Research and Forecasting (NU-WRF) model has been applied with the horizontal resolutions at 45, 15, and 5 km. The results revealed that, in comparison with ground observations, no single resolution can yield the best model performance for all variables across all stations. From a regional average perspective (i.e., across all monitoring sites), air temperature modeling was not sensitive to the grid resolution but wind and precipitation simulation showed the opposite. NU-WRF with the 5 km grid simulated the wind speed best, while the 45 km grid yielded the most realistic precipitation as compared to the site observations. For air quality simulations, finer resolution generally led to better comparisons with observations for O3 , CO, NOx , and PM 2.5 . However, the improvement of model performance on air quality was not linear with the resolution increase. The accuracy of modeled surface O3 of the 15 km grid was greatly improved over the one from the 45 km grid. A further increase in grid resolution to 5 km, however, showed diminished impact on model performance improvement on O3 prediction. In addition, a 5 km resolution grid showed large advantage in better capturing the frequency of high-pollution occurrences. This was important for the assessment of noncompliance with ambient air quality standards, which was key to air quality planning and management. Balancing the modeling accuracy and resource limitation, a 15 km grid resolution was suggested for future MICS-Asia air quality modeling activity if the research region remained unchanged. This investigation also found a large overestimate of ground-level O3 and an underestimate of surface NOx and CO, likely due to missing emissions of NOx and CO.
Assessing Seismic Collapse Safety and Retrofitting Low-Ductility RC Frame Structures on the Basis of the Acceptable Collapse Safety Margin in China

The relationship between the average annual collapse probability and collapse safety margin of structures is identified to evaluate structural collapse performance quantitatively. A method is then proposed to determine the acceptable collapse margin ratio (CMR) with a certain annual collapse probability. Two methods, namely adopting steel braces and enlarging column cross sections, are used to retrofit a four-story, low-ductility reinforced concrete (RC) frame structure. On the basis of the acceptable CMR, the seismic collapse resistance of the structure is assessed before and after strengthening. Furthermore, a four-story RC frame structure, which is designed in conformity to the minimum design criteria of the building code, is constructed. The incremental dynamic analysis method is used in consideration of collapse uncertainties. Results show that when the acceptable annual collapse probability is equal to 1.24 × 10−4, which is calculated using the collapse probability at maximum considered earthquake (5%, as proposed in CECS 392), the collapse safety margin of the four structures does not satisfy the seismic collapse resistance requirements with large collapse uncertainty. The structures that are retrofitted and designed in conformity to the code can satisfy the collapse safety margin requirements when the acceptable annual collapse probability is increased to 2 × 10−4. The comparison of the two retrofitting schemes used to improve the seismic collapse resistance of the structure indicates that the steel brace-retrofitting method is better than increasing the column section. This work is an important reference for the reinforcement of the seismic resistance of structures and for corresponding research on collapse resistance.
Multi-empirical Discriminant Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning Algorithm Based on Intra-group Evolution

In order to find the optimal target in the unknown environment more quickly, a multi-empirical discriminant multi-agent reinforcement learning algorithm based on intra-group evolution is proposed based on the deep deterministic policy gradient algorithm (DDPG). In the unknown environment, the agent can find the target faster by performing Information exchange, group genetics and other mechanisms. The comparison with the traditional reinforcement learning algorithm shows that the proposed algorithm is superior to the traditional reinforcement learning algorithm in solving time and solving accuracy, and can quickly and effectively find the optimal target in the environment. CCS Concepts •Computing methodologies → Multi-agent systems
A new concept for estimating the influence of vegetation on throughfall kinetic energy using aerial laser scanning

Soil loss caused by erosion has enormous economic and social impacts. Splash effects of rainfall are an important driver of erosion processes; however, effects of vegetation on splash erosion are still not fully understood. Splash erosion processes under vegetation are investigated by means of throughfall kinetic energy (TKE). Previous studies on TKE utilized a heterogeneous set of plant and canopy parameters to assess vegetation's influence on erosion by rain splash but remained on individual plant‐ or plot‐levels. In the present study we developed a method for the area‐wide estimation of the influence of vegetation on TKE using remote sensing methods. In a literature review we identified key vegetation variables influencing splash erosion and developed a conceptual model to describe the interaction of vegetation and raindrops. Our model considers both amplifying and protecting effect of vegetation layers according to their height above the ground and aggregates them into a new indicator: the Vegetation Splash Factor (VSF). It is based on the proportional contribution of drips per layer, which can be calculated via the vegetation cover profile from airborne LiDAR datasets. In a case study, we calculated the VSF using a LiDAR dataset for La Campana National Park in central Chile. The studied catchment comprises a heterogeneous mosaic of vegetation layer combinations and types and is hence well suited to test the approach. We calculated a VSF map showing the relation between vegetation structure and its expected influence on TKE. Mean VSF was 1.42, indicating amplifying overall effect of vegetation on TKE that was present in 81% of the area. Values below 1 indicating a protective effect were calculated for 19% of the area. For future work, we recommend refining the weighting factor by calibration to local conditions using field‐reference data and comparing the VSF with TKE field measurements. © 2020 The Authors. Earth Surface Processes and Landforms published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Quadratic boost converter with low‐output‐voltage ripple

This study proposes a non-isolated quadratic boost converter (QBC) that features a low-output-voltage ripple with respect to traditional QBCs. This advantage is in contrast with other topologies that require a higher amount of stored energy by capacitors to achieve the same output-voltage ripple specification. This benefit permits to design a compact converter, since the size of capacitors is proportional to their energy storage rating. Moreover, the proposed transformerless topology is suitable for applications that require high-voltage gains as in the case of renewable energy applications. The main properties of the converter are corroborated as well as its advantages by providing mathematical models, analytical waveforms and experiments.
HEAD AND NECK BASAL CELL CARCINOMA TREATMENT

s on the research topic 1. Derjabo A. , Cema I. 10 years follow-up results after facial basal cell carcinoma treatment in Latvia. Melanoma Research. 21(e-Supplement Abstracts of the 7 th European Association of Dermato-Oncology Congress (EADO)):e50, June 2011. p.61 doi: 10.1097/01.cmr. 0000399522.91181. be 2. Derjabo A. , Karls R. , Kisis J. Treatment of basal cell carcinoma with imiquimod 5% cream – results of 3 years follow-up. Melanoma Research. 21(e-Supplement Abstracts of the 7 th European Association of DermatoOncology Congress (EADO)):e52-e53, June 2011. p.65 doi: 10.1097/01.cmr. 0000399526.70096. 12s of the 7 th European Association of Dermato-Oncology Congress (EADO)):e50, June 2011. p.61 doi: 10.1097/01.cmr. 0000399522.91181. be 2. Derjabo A. , Karls R. , Kisis J. Treatment of basal cell carcinoma with imiquimod 5% cream – results of 3 years follow-up. Melanoma Research. 21(e-Supplement Abstracts of the 7 th European Association of DermatoOncology Congress (EADO)):e52-e53, June 2011. p.65 doi: 10.1097/01.cmr. 0000399526.70096. 12 3. Diebele I. , Bekina A. , Derjabo A. , Kapostins J., Kuzmina I. , Spigulis J. Analysis of skin basalioma and melanoma by multispectral imaging. 47 Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) Photonics Europe conference. Photonic Solutions for Better Health Care, Brussels, 16–19.04. 2012 SPIE 8427, 842732 4. Derjabo A. , Cema I. Long time follow-up results after facial basal cell carcinoma laser treatment in Latvija. European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology 9 th Spring Symposium.Verona, Italy 6–10.6. 2012 Abstracts on CD-ROM, P191 5. Derjabo A. , Cema I. , Lihaceva I. , Derjabo L. 980nm laser for difficult-totreat basal cell carcinoma. European Conferences on Biomedical Optics. Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE). Munich, Germany 12–16.05. 2013 Abstract book 6. Derjabo A. , Cema I. , Derjabo L. Is diode laser useful for facial basal cell carcinoma? Baltic Association of Dermatovenereologists Congress. Kaunas, Lietuva 17–19.10. 2013 Oral presentations and posters at congresses and confereces 1. Derjabo A. , Cema I. 10 years follow-up results after facial basal cell carcinoma treatment in Latvia. 7 th European Association of DermatoOncology congress Congress, Nantes, France 20–23.06. 2011 2. Derjabo A. , Karls R. , Ķisis J. Treatment of basal cell carcinoma with imiquimod 5% cream – results of 3 years follow-up. 7 th European Association of Dermato-Oncology Congress, Nantes, France 20–23.06. 2011 3. Diebele I. , Bekina A. , Derjabo A. , Kapostins J., Kuzmina I. , Spigulis J. Analysis of skin basalioma and melanoma by multispectral imaging. Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) Photonics Europe conference. Photonic Solutions for Better Health Care, Brussels, 16–19.04. 2012
Segurança da Informação para Internet das Coisas (IoT): uma Abordagem sobre a Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD)

Nos ultimos anos, identificou-se um crescimento notavel de pequenos dispositivos tecnologicos conectados a internet trocando informacoes gerando o conceito de Internet das Coisas (Internet of Things - IoT). Muitos destes dispositivos sao encontrados apoiando diversos modelos de negocio. Dispositivos que vao desde sensores cardiacos HealthCare passando por relogios, micro-ondas e ate sensores de terremotos, furacoes e tsunamis sendo estes fundamentais para a sociedade moderna. Embora existam inumeras preocupacoes por parte da tecnologia quanto a restricao de processamento, memoria, bandwidth e energia devido ao tamanho reduzido destes dispositivos, pouco sabe-se sobre como alcancar niveis necessarios de seguranca afim de cumprir um conjunto de legislacoes de paises para estes dispositivos. No presente artigo iremos abordar a seguranca da informacao sob os aspectos da lei brasileira que trata da protecao de dados dos usuarios, Lei Geral de Protecao de Dados (LGPD), aplicada a IoT. Aspectos como coleta, transmissao e armazenamento de dados pessoais e sigilosos descritos da lei sao desafios quando falamos de dispositivos restritos. Desta forma serao abordados os principais conceitos requeridos pela LGPD assim como a discussao sobre a aplicabilidade dos conceitos de seguranca nestes dispositivos visando estar em conformidade com a LGPD.