Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Estimating age‐specific survival when age is unknown: open population capture–recapture models with age structure and heterogeneity

When studying senescence in wildlife populations, we are often limited by the sparseness of the available information on the ages of the individuals under study. Additionally, heterogeneity between individuals can be substantial. Ignoring this heterogeneity can lead to biased estimates of the population parameters of interest and can mask senescence. This article demonstrates the use of a recently developed capture–recapture model for extracting age‐dependent estimates of survival probabilities for individuals of unknown age and extends the model by allowing for heterogeneity in survival and capture probabilities using finite mixtures. Using simulation, we show that the estimates of age‐dependent survival probabilities when age is unknown can be biased when heterogeneity in capture probabilities is not modelled, in contrast to the case of time‐dependent survival probabilities when the estimates are robust to similar violations of model assumptions. The methods are demonstrated using a long‐term data set of female brushtail possums (Trichosurus vulpecula Kerr) for which age‐specific models for survival probabilities indicating senescence are strongly favoured. We found no evidence of heterogeneity in survival but strong evidence of heterogeneity in capture probabilities. These models have a wide range of applications for estimating age dependence in survival when the age is unknown as they can be applied to any capture–recapture data set, as long as it is collected over a period which is longer, and preferably considerably so, than the life span of the species studied.
New North American records of Pyraloidea (Lepidoptera: Crambidae, Pyralidae) from southern Florida

We report six new North American records, one new state record, and one rare record of pyraloid moths from southern Florida, together with diagnostic characters for all taxa. We transfer Ennomosia Amsel from Spilomelinae to Glaphyriinae, Cangetta micralis (Hampson) n. comb. from Deuterophysa Warren, and Microthyris lelex (Cramer) n. comb. from Cyclocena Moschler. We revise Pseudocabotia Blanchard and Knudson rev. stat. to a subgenus of Ancylosis Zeller, with its type species A. (P.) balconiensis (Blanchard and Knudson) n. comb. , and discuss the classifi cation of Cabotia Ragonot as a subgenus of Ancylosis.
Objective Analysis of Movement in Subjects with ADHD. Multidisciplinary Control Tool for Students in the Classroom

The term Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has a long history of problems behind it. The origin of all these problems lies in the lack of agreement in the assessment procedures and evaluation instruments. The diagnosis is clinical and is determined by the observation and information provided by parents and teachers. So, this is highly subjective and leads to disparate results. Therefore, on the one hand the inaccuracy of the diagnosis of ADHD, which has been based on subjective criteria, together with the fact that hyperactivity is one of the main symptoms of this disorder, implies that several studies (with limitations) have been carried out to record objective measures of movement in subjects in at least the last ten years. In order to solve some of this derived problems and limitations of previous studies, a computer program has been developed to objectively record the amount of movement of subjects. The main objective of this study is threefold: first to register the amount of movement of both experimental group and control group, then to compare them with the movement registered by observers and finally to determine the validity of the software developed as a tool to support the diagnosis of ADHD. Results show that there are significant differences in the amount of objective movement between a clinical group of subjects with ADHD and a control group, obtaining a higher average of movement the experimental group. In addition, results also demonstrate that the developed software is a valid tool for the evaluation of movement that solves the limitations of previous studies. The proposed tool is developed from different aspects to give it a multidisciplinary character.
Mathematical Profile Test: A Preliminary Evaluation of an Online Assessment for Mathematics Skills of Children in Grades 1–6

The domain of numerical cognition still lacks an assessment tool that is theoretically driven and that covers a wide range of key numerical processes with the aim of identifying the learning profiles of children with difficulties in mathematics (MD) or dyscalculia. This paper is the first presentation of an online collectively administered tool developed to meet these goals. The Mathematical Profile Test (MathPro Test) includes 18 subtests that assess numerical skills related to the core number domain or to the visual-spatial, memory or reasoning domains. The specific aim of this paper is to present the preliminary evaluation both of the sensitivity and the psychometric characteristics of the individual measures of the MathPro Test, which was administered to 622 primary school children (grades 1–6) in Belgium. Performance on the subtests increased across all grades and varied along the level of difficulty of the items, supporting the sensitivity of the test. The MathPro Test also showed satisfactory internal consistency and significant and stable correlation with a standardized test in mathematics across all grades. In particular, the achievement in mathematics was strongly associated with the performance on the subtests assessing the reasoning and the visuospatial domains throughout all school grades, whereas associations with the core number and memory tasks were found mainly in the younger children. MD children performed significantly lower than their peers; these differences in performance on the MathPro subtests also varied according to the school grades, informing us about the developmental changes of the weaknesses of children with MD. These results suggest that the MathPro Test is a very promising tool for conducting large scale research and for clinicians to sketch out the mathematical profile of children with MD or dyscalculia.
Conditions of microelements exchange processes in women's placents in intrauterine infection of the fetus.

OBJECTIVE The aim:to study the content of trace elements (Fe, Cu, Zn, Co, Cr, Ni, Pb) in the placenta of pregnant healthy women and with signs of intrauterine infection of the fetus, features of transplacental transmission of infectious process from mother to fetus and to investigate the role of the placenta in trace element supply of the fetus. PATIENTS AND METHODS Materials and methods. 43 pregnant women between the aged 16 to 40 years were monitored, including 12 with physiological pregnancy (group 1) and 31 with signs of STI (group 2). All pregnant women underwent standard comprehensive examination, evaluation of fetal cardiac output and non-stress testing using cardio-toсography (CTG) in the third trimester. The group of pregnant women with signs of fetal ulcers included women whose pregnancy was complicated by chronic fetoplacental dysfunction (FPD), infectious lesions of the fetoplacental complex, which were diagnosed on the basis of ultrasound signs of placenta, syndrome of infectious and surrounding infections. RESULTS Results:The content of essential trace elements in the placenta of the main group was significantly lower than in the placenta of the control group. There was a decrease in the concentration of iron by 32%, zinc - by 46%, nickel - by 44%, copper more than tripled, chromium - 4 times. Deficiency of essential trace elements (iron, zinc, copper, chromium, nickel) and elevated lead content in the placenta leads to the formation of conditions for the development of placental dysfunction, the progression of which leads to fetal distress, developmental delay syndrome and antenatal fetal death. CONCLUSION Conclusions:1. One of the links in the pathogenesis of intrauterine infection in the fetus is the imbalance of essential trace elements in the system «mother - placenta - fetus». 2. Pregnant women with signs of intrauterine infection are characterized by a deficiency of serum Fe, Cu, Zn, Ni and an increased content of Pb, Cr and Co compared with pregnant women with physiological pregnancy. 3. Umbilical cord blood of women with evidence of fetal fetal infection also has a reduced content of iron, copper, zinc and high levels of lead, cobalt and chromium. 4. Disruption of placental function in intrauterine infection of the fetus is caused by reduced content of iron, zinc, copper, nickel and lead accumulation.
Primers to highly conserved elements optimized for qPCR‐based telomere length measurement in vertebrates

Telomere length dynamics are an established biomarker of health and ageing in animals. The study of telomeres in numerous species has been facilitated by methods to measure telomere length by real‐time quantitative PCR (qPCR). In this method, telomere length is determined by quantifying the amount of telomeric DNA repeats in a sample and normalizing this to the total amount of genomic DNA. This normalization requires the development of genomic reference primers suitable for qPCR, which remains challenging in nonmodel organism with genomes that have not been sequenced. Here we report reference primers that can be used in qPCR to measure telomere lengths in any vertebrate species. We designed primer pairs to amplify genetic elements that are highly conserved between evolutionarily distant taxa and tested them in species that span the vertebrate tree of life. We report five primer pairs that meet the specificity and reproducibility standards of qPCR. In addition, we demonstrate an approach to choose the best primers for a given species by testing the primers on multiple individuals within a species and then applying an established computational tool. These reference primers can facilitate qPCR‐based telomere length measurements in any vertebrate species of ecological or economic interest.
Natural statistics of depth edges modulate perceptual stability

Binocular fusion relies on matching points in the two eyes that correspond to the same physical feature in the world; however, not all world features are binocularly visible. Near depth edges, some regions of a scene are often visible to only one eye (so-called half occlusions). Accurate detection of these monocularly visible regions is likely to be important for stable visual perception. If monocular regions are not detected as such, the visual system may attempt to binocularly fuse non-corresponding points, which can result in unstable percepts. We investigated the hypothesis that the visual system capitalizes on statistical regularities associated with depth edges in natural scenes to aid binocular fusion and facilitate perceptual stability. By sampling from a large set of stereoscopic natural images with co-registered distance information, we found evidence that monocularly visible regions near depth edges primarily result from background occlusions. Accordingly, monocular regions tended to be more visually similar to the adjacent binocularly visible background region than to the adjacent binocularly visible foreground. Consistent with our hypothesis, perceptual experiments showed that perception tended to be more stable when the image properties of the depth edge were statistically more likely given the probability of occurrence in natural scenes (i.e., when monocular regions were more visually similar to the binocular background). The generality of these results was supported by a parametric study with simulated environments. Exploiting regularities in natural environments may allow the visual system to facilitate fusion and perceptual stability when both binocular and monocular regions are visible.
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors Versus Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers in Acute Coronary Syndrome and Preserved Ventricular Ejection Fraction

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi) and angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB) showed comparable survival results in patients with heart failure (HF) and reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). However, there is lack of evidence of the comparative effectiveness in preserved LVEF patients after an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the selection between ACEi and ARB in preserved LVEF after an ACS confers a prognostic benefit, based on real life results. We analyzed a cohort of 3006 contemporary patients with LVEF ≥40% after an ACS. A propensity score matching and Cox regression analysis were performed to assess the association between treatment and events (death, acute myocardial infarction [AMI], HF, and combined event) for a mean follow-up of 3.6 ± 2.1 years. We found no significant differences between ACEi/ARB for all-cause mortality (hazard ratio [HR] for ARB: 0.95, 95% CI: 0.70-1.29), AMI (HR for ARB: 1.34, 95% CI: 0.95-1.89), HF (HR for ARB: 1.11, 95% CI: 0.85-1.45), or combined end point (death, AMI and HF: HR for ARB: 1.14, 95% CI: 0.92-1.40). In conclusion, there are no prognostic differences between the use of ACEi and ARB in patients with LVEF ≥40% after ACS. Further prospective studies are needed to confirm our results.
A Compact Dual-Band Digital Polar Doherty Power Amplifier Using Parallel-Combining Transformer

This paper presents a dual-band high-power digital polar Doherty power amplifier (PA). A current-mode parallel-combining transformer (PCT) power combiner is introduced for Doherty operation, which realizes simultaneous dual-band coverage, high output power, and backoff efficiency enhancement with an ultra-compact single-transformer footprint. The PA is implemented in 55-nm CMOS and occupies 1.11 mm<sup>2</sup> die area. It achieves 28.9-dBm peak <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$P_{\mathrm {out}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> with 36.8% PAE in low band (LB) and 27.0-dBm peak <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$P_{\mathrm {out}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> with 25.4% PAE in high band (HB). For 12-subcarrier 180-kHz bandwidth cellular narrowband Internet-of-Things (NB-IoT) signals, the peak <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$P_{\mathrm {avg}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> of 24.4 dBm with average PAE of 29.5% at 850 MHz and the peak <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$P_{\mathrm {avg}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> of 23.0 dBm with average PAE of 17.9% at 1.7 GHz are obtained with −21.6-dB error vector magnitude (EVM). Moreover, the PA achieves 20.8-dBm <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$P_{\mathrm {avg}}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>, 22.7% average PAE, and −30.5-dB EVM for 20-MHz 256-QAM WLAN signal.
Zika virus in rhesus macaque semen and reproductive tract tissues: a pilot study of acute infection†

Abstract Although sexual transmission of Zika virus (ZIKV) is well-documented, the viral reservoir(s) in the male reproductive tract remains uncertain in humans and immune-intact animal models. We evaluated the presence of ZIKV in a rhesus macaque pilot study to determine persistence in semen, assess the impact of infection on sperm functional characteristics, and define the viral reservoir in the male reproductive tract. Five adult male rhesus monkeys were inoculated with 105 PFU of Asian-lineage ZIKV isolate PRVABC59, and two males were inoculated with the same dose of African-lineage ZIKV DAKAR41524. Viremia and viral RNA (vRNA) shedding in semen were monitored, and a cohort of animals were necropsied for tissue collection to assess tissue vRNA burden and histopathology. All animals exhibited viremia for limited periods (1–11 days); duration of shedding did not differ significantly between viral isolates. There were sporadic low levels of vRNA in the semen from some, but not all animals. Viral RNA levels in reproductive tract tissues were also modest and present in the epididymis in three of five cases, one case in the vas deferens, but not detected in testis, seminal vesicles or prostate. ZIKV infection did not impact semen motility parameters as assessed by computer-assisted sperm analysis. Despite some evidence of prolonged ZIKV RNA shedding in human semen and high tropism of ZIKV for male reproductive tract tissues in mice deficient in Type 1 interferon signaling, in the rhesus macaques assessed in this pilot study, we did not consistently find ZIKV RNA in the male reproductive tract. Summary Sentence Male rhesus monkeys, evaluated 1–6 weeks following subcutaneous Zika virus inoculation, have sporadic presence of viral RNA in the epididymis and semen.
Solid Lipid Nanoparticles for Duodenum Targeted Oral Delivery of Tilmicosin

Developing a targeted oral delivery system to improve the efficacy of veterinary antibiotics and reduce their consumption and environmental risks is urgent. To achieve the duodenum-targeted release of tilmicosin, the enteric granule containing tilmicosin-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles (TIL-SLNs) was prepared based on its absorption site and transport characteristics. The in vitro release, release mechanisms, stability, palatability, and pharmacokinetics of the optimum enteric granules were studied. The intestine perfusion indicated that the main absorption site of tilmicosin was shifted to duodenum from ileum by TIL-SLNs, while, the absorption of TIL-SLNs in the duodenum was hindered by P-glycoprotein (P-gp). In contrast with TIL-SLNs, the TIL-SLNs could be more effectively delivered to the duodenum in intact form after enteric coating. Its effective permeability coefficient was enhanced when P-gp inhibitors were added. Compared to commercial premix, although the TIL-SLNs did not improve the oral absorption of tilmicosin, the time to reach peak concentration (Tmax) was obviously shortened. After the enteric coating of the granules containing SLNs and P-gp inhibitor of polysorbate-80, the oral absorption of tilmicosin was improved 2.72 fold, and the Tmax was shortened by 2 h. The combination of duodenum-targeted release and P-gp inhibitors was an effective method to improve the oral absorption of tilmicosin.
Penentuan Aktivitas Biologis Tanin Beberapa Hijauan secara in Vitro Menggunakan 'Hohenheim Gas Test' dengan Polietilen Glikol Sebagai Determinan

Leaves from trees are alternative source of forage for ruminant's feed. However, most of the leaves contain high concentration of phenolic compounds, especially in the form of tannins. This experiment was aimed at quantifying biological activity of tannins using in vitro gas production method without and with the addition of polyethylene glycol (PEG). The leaves used in this experiment was Salix alba, Rhus typhina and Peltiphyllum peltatum . Several rumen fermentation variables, such as organic matter digestibility (OMD), metabolizable energy (ME) and total VFA production were measured. The results showed that crude protein, NDF and hemicellulose contents of S. alba leaves were the highest, while there was no difference in ADF content from the others. Biological activity of tannins in S. alba, R. Typhina and P. Peltatum were 0.7%, 45.7% and 122.6%, respectively. There was a significant correlation between total phenols and tannins biological activity (r=0.70; P in vitro gas production, organic matter digestibility, metabolizable energy and total VFA production after 24 hours incubation period. Key words: tannins, PEG, in vitro, fermentation, Hohenheim gas test
Correlates of sexually transmitted infection testing following women’s release from jail

ABSTRACT Given incarcerated women’s frequent transitions between jail and community, it is important to seize opportunities to provide comprehensive health care. A potential time to provide care might be when getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Our objective was to determine the proportion of women receiving STI testing and correlates, following jail release. This secondary analysis was of one-year follow-up data from women who participated in a jail-based cervical health literacy intervention in three Kansas City jails from 2014 to 2016. Most (82%) completed the survey in the community. The analysis included 133 women. Mean age 35 years (19–58 years). Sixty-two percent obtained STI testing within one-year post-intervention. Using logistic regression this was associated with younger age (odds ratio [OR] = 0.87; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.80, 0.95), receiving high school education (OR = 4.33; 95% CI 1.00, 18.74), having insurance (OR = 4.32; 95% CI 1.25, 14.89), no illicit drug use (OR = 0.09; 95% CI 0.01, 0.81), and no drinking problem (OR = 0.04; 95% CI 0.00, 0.45). In this study, many women sought STI testing following jail release. Clinicians/public health practitioners may find it useful to engage these high-risk women in broader women’s health services seeking STI testing.
Changes in the Physicochemical Parameters of Yoghurts with Added Whey Protein in Relation to the Starter Bacteria Strains and Storage Time

Simple Summary Addition of whey proteins to yoghurt may be a good solution that could be routinely applied in the dairy industry to offer consumers a new functional product, with health-promoting properties. Conducting a comprehensive analysis of yoghurts made using two different starter cultures, with and without the addition of various levels of whey proteins, we found that the quality of yoghurts with WPC, including sensory quality, can be satisfactory for even 28 days of storage. The use of whey protein concentrate determined both the physicochemical (i.e., lactic acid content, proximate chemical composition, water holding capacity, water activity, firmness, consistency, cohesive strength and colour parameters) and sensory quality of the yoghurts. The additive had a significant effect on potential acidity, inhibiting the increase in the amount of lactic acid in yoghurts during storage, and also reduced syneresis. We suggest that using WPC on a larger scale will create new opportunities on the food market. Abstract The stability of the physicochemical characteristics of yoghurts during refrigerated storage is important for industry and the consumer. In this study we produced plain yoghurts with the addition of health-promoting whey protein concentrate (WPC), using two different starter cultures based on Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus. Physicochemical changes (acidity, nutritional value, water activity, water-holding capacity, texture, and colour, including whitening and yellowing indices) as well as sensory changes occurring during 28-day refrigerated storage were determined. Starter cultures were found to significantly (p ≤ 0.05 and p ≤ 0.01) influence the water-holding capacity, firmness, consistency, cohesive strength and colour parameters of the curd. Use of whey protein concentrate affected both the physicochemical and sensory quality of the yoghurts. The additive had a significant effect on potential acidity, inhibiting the increase in lactic acid in the yoghurts during storage, and also reduced syneresis. However, it decreased the lightness of curd and negatively affected its sensory characteristics, primarily flavour. Moreover, nearly all parameters changed significantly with the passage of storage time (in most cases negatively). The exceptions were total protein and fat content. The changes, however, were not severe and remained at a level acceptable to tasters. Addition of 1% or 2% whey protein to yoghurt may be a good solution that can be routinely applied in the dairy industry to offer consumers a new functional product. A comprehensive assessment of the physicochemical and sensory changes occurring during refrigerated storage of yoghurts manufactured with the addition of WPC and using different cultures is crucial for modelling such a product.