Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Long-term income and deprivation-based poverty

There is reason to belief that between the 1960s and the 1990s an U-shape pattern of income inequality occurred in almost all western industrialized economies. Since the mid 1980s inequality appears to increase at fairly high rates not only among the wage earners but also among the social security recipients and the aged. In this paper we examine the impact of the increasing inequality on the evolution of poverty and deprivation in Germany and the Netherlands for three generations of the elderly. Both countries show a divergent pattern in its pension system and its social policies for which reason a different evolution of poverty and deprivation for the elderly can be presumed. The paper deals with a comparative analysis of the dynamics of income poverty and subjective deprivation for the aged in the Netherlands and Germany using panel data from the late 1980s and early 1990s. The study examines the volatility and persistence of poverty and deprivation statuses of the elderly in both countries to investigate to what extent a market-conform pension system as the German system performs better in preventing persistent poverty compared to a mixed system of public minimum pensions and supplementary private pensions, as the Dutch system. The findings are contrary to what might be expected beforehand. There appears more stability and less mobility for the youngest and eldest generation of the elderly in the market-oriented pension system in Germany than in the mixed pension system of the Netherlands. Some explanations for this are presented in the paper. The paper deals with a comparative analysis of the dynamics of income poverty and subjective deprivation in the Netherlands and Germany using panel data from the late 1980s and early 1990s. The focus is not so on the measurement of poverty per se but on the measurement of long-term poverty and long-term deprivation-poverty. The paper addresses two questions: (1) to what extent differ the incidence, distribution and evolution of income inequality and income poverty between both countries during the late 1980's, ( 2) to what extent correspond the findings on the dynamics of income poverty to the results on subjective deprivation-poverty. For answering the first question we compare the results using 5 waves of the Dutch and German socio-economic panel-data during the period 1985-1989. For the second, we restrict the analyses to the Dutch situation since we lack data on deprivation and its evolution for Germany. The latter analysis draws on the Dutch data-sets of 1985 to 1991. The analysis is oriented at the evolution of poverty among the elderly persons. Since the socio-economic position of the various generations of the aged is rather different, results will be presented for three age categories of the elderly, 55-65 years, 65-75 years and 75 years and over.
REVIEW OF REALIZATION OF THREE PHASE TWO STAGE GRID SYSTEM BY USING LLC RESONANT CONVERTER

— Module integrated converters (MICs) in single phase have witnessed recent market success because of unique features such as improved energy harvest, improved efficiency of the system, lower installation costs, plug-and play operation, and enhanced flexibility and modularity. A niche market has been grown by the MIC sector to mainstream, especially in the United States. Assuming further expansion of the MIC market, this paper presents the micro inverter concept incorporated in large size photovoltaic (PV) installations such as megawatts (MW)-class solar farms where a three-phase ac connection is employed. A high-efficiency three-phase MIC with two-stage zero voltage switching (ZVS) operation for the grid-tied PV system is proposed which will reduce cost per watt, improve re-liability, and increase scalability of MW-class solar farms through the development of new solar farm system architectures. The first stage mainly considered for a high efficiency full-bridge LLC resonant dc–dc converter which interfaces to the PV panel and produces a dc link voltage. A center point’s iteration algorithm developed specifically for LLC resonant topologies is used to track the maximum power point by the PV panel. The second stage is comprised of a three-phase dc–ac inverter circuit which employs a simple soft-switching scheme without adding auxiliary components. module integrated converter (MIC), three phase two stage converter.
COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS): A GLOBAL EMERGENCY OUTBREAK AND ITS IMPLICATIONS IN INDIA

Global outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) challenged the medical facilities and services worldwide with more than 200 countries affected by the pandemic. SARS-CoV-2, the seventh virus known to infect the human respiratory system, belongs to the genus Betacoronavirus . It affects the respiratory tract mainly by binding to the ACE-2 receptors chiefly found in lungs and heart. Major countries like the United States, Italy, France, and United Kingdom suffered great loss during the Covid-19 pandemic and large numbers of deaths were reported. At the same time, India too is combating against the virus. Covid-19 arrived in India from the global epicenter Wuhan in late January 2020 when a Kerala student tested positive for the virus. Maharashtra was the worst affected state with maximum number of positive cases and deaths in the country. First death due to Covid-19 occurred in Karnataka state that triggered the alarm of Covid-19 infection. Indian government is taking lots of efforts to control the transmission of the virus that spreads rapidly among humans. Strategies such as self-quarantine, social distancing and 40-days countrywide lockdown helped to slow down the virus which could have spread tremendously otherwise. Our review focuses on the implications of Covid-19 in Indian scenario along with report on active cases, death toll, cured cases, and strategies employed for the pandemic control.
Realization and fabrication of 3rd order high pass filter with CMOS

This research work encapsulates the early stages and recent stages of the third order high pass filter design process. The main objective of this work is to design and analysis of the parameters of third order high pass filter using MOSFET technology. It has been designed by cascading a first order with a second order high pass filter. The filter has cut-off frequency of 1 GHz. The core building blocks of the third order high pass filter are the op-amps which are responsible for providing gain in the filter circuit. Therefore, one of the typical LM741 op-amps in the filter circuit has been replaced with two-stage CMOS op-amp for enhanced CMRR, unity gain bandwidth, and reduced power consumption. This will allow the filter to operate for RF transceiver systems. The designed third order high pass filter has implemented double sided design and displayed transient responses have been compared to the simulated results and achieved better filtering effect. The bandwidth of the designed filter is higher than the conventional 3rd order high-pass filter which is also simulated in this work.
The Influence of Live Customer Service on Consumers’ Likelihood of Disclosing Personal Information

Live customer service has been used by many e-commerce brands as a method to gain consumers personal information. Previous research has found that live service agents have a positive influence on consumer perceived service quality and trust. This research aims to examine if certain type of live customer service generate better website and brand perceptions from the consumer and ultimately help in gaining consumer personal information. Results of this experimental design show that avatar selection and exposure did not significantly differ for service quality, trust, attitudes, purchase intention, and likelihood of disclosing personal information. It was also found that customers have a significant likelihood of selecting agents of the same gender.
Identification of confiscated pangolin for conservation purposes through molecular approach

Over the past decade, the pangolin has emerged as one of the most prominent illegally traded mammals, and high extraction rates of Manis javanica from Indonesia have become a world concern. With the rise of the illegal trade, tools for uncovering the origins of pangolins for law enforcement are needed. Use of genetic markers for species and population identification has become a versatile tool in law enforcement efforts related to illegal wildlife trade and the management of endangered species. This study aims to uncover the origin of confiscated pangolins via a molecular approach using COI mtDNA markers. Forty-eight samples came from confiscated pangolins in Jakarta, Surabaya, Jember, Pangkalan Bun, Medan, Lampung, Riau, and Palembang, as well as four samples from the wild population in Riau, Pangkalan Bun, and East Java. Grouping using phylogenetic trees showed two groups with a bootstrap value of 90% based on wild samples. The first group consists of Sumatra and Kalimantan populations, while the second group consists of a Javan population. From a total of 44 confiscated samples, 12 were identified as Javan, nine from Kalimantan, and 23 from Sumatra. Genetic distance value (d) among individuals was d= 0.012 ± 0.002, with haplotype diversity (Hd) 0.864 ± 0.0444. The analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) shows a clear genetic difference among populations (75%) and within populations (25%). The results showed that animals confiscated in one location may come from several different populations. These results can be used to track the flow of the pangolin trade in Indonesia, and support conservation management for the release of confiscated animals.
Concealed Foreign Body Shrouding Airway Mimicking Mass Causing Extubation Failure, Hypoxia, and Stridor

Foreign body (FB) aspiration can present with acute life-threatening asphyxiation to recurrent infections with lung damage. Although most esophageal FBs pass spontaneously, sharp ones can get embedded requiring treatment. Tracheobronchial FBs and hypopharyngeal FBs are occasionally seen as well. We present a case of an oropharyngeal FB presenting with signs of stroke, pulmonary embolism, pulseless, and causing airway compression and extubation failure. Old age and neurocognitive disability are important predisposing factors of FB airway obstruction (FBAO), with food being the most common cause. The classic triad of cough, dyspnea, and cyanosis is seen in only a small percentage of patients with FBAO. Laryngeal edema, soft tissue collapse, and laryngospasm are among the common causes of upper airway obstruction and extubation failure. Laryngeal traumatism that can occur during emergency intubations can cause post-extubation stridor that can be treated with corticosteroids. Dentures and blood have been reported to cause post-extubation complications but oropharyngeal FB causing airway compression and leading to extubation failure has not been reported before. We recommend FB to be considered in the differential diagnosis of immediate hypoxia and extubation failure regardless of the history of a witnessed aspiration event as it is an easily fixable cause and can be missed in the initial history of presentation. A high degree of suspicion for this should be maintained as it is easy to miss. Computed tomography of the neck can aid in the diagnosis.
Longitudinal Proteomic Analysis of Plasma across Healthy Pregnancies Reveals Indicators of Gestational Age

Longitudinal changes in the blood proteome during gestation relate to fetal development and maternal homeostasis. Charting the maternal blood proteome in normal pregnancies is critical for establishing a baseline reference when assessing complications and disease. Using mass spectrometry-based shotgun proteomics, we surveyed the maternal plasma proteome across uncomplicated pregnancies. Results indicate a significant rise in proteins that govern placentation and are vital to the development and health of the fetus. Importantly, we uncovered proteome signatures that strongly correlated with gestational age. Fold increases and correlations between the plasma concentrations of ADAM12 (ρ = 0.973), PSG1 (ρ = 0.936), and/or CSH1/2 (ρ = 0.928) with gestational age were validated with ELISA. Proteomic and validation analyses demonstrate that the maternal plasma concentration of ADAM12, either independently or in combination with either PSG1 or CSH1/2, correlates with gestational age within ±8 days throughout pregnancy. These findings suggest that the gestational age in healthy pregnancies may be determined by referencing the concentration of select plasma proteins.
Imaging Assessment of Interval Metastasis from Melanoma

Interval metastasis is a particular metastatic category of metastatic localizations in the lymph nodes in patients with melanoma. Interval nodes are generally located at nonregional lymphatic stations placed along the pathway of the spread of melanoma, such as the epitrochlear lymph node station, the popliteal fossa, and the retroareolar station. Imaging techniques for evaluation of patients with interval metastasis from melanoma diseases include ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), lymphoscintigraphy (LS), and positron emission tomography (PET). A literature review was conducted through a methodical search on the Pubmed and Embase databases. The evaluation of lymph node metastases represents a critical phase in the staging and follow-up of melanoma patients. Therefore, a thorough knowledge of the imaging methods available and the interactions between the clinician and the radiologist are essential for making the correct choice for individual patients, for a better management, and to improve treatment and survival.
The Effect of Workplace Social Courage on Life Satisfaction: A Scale Adaptation

Although the concept of courage has a long history, it is a latterly popular topic in organizational behavior. It is also an essential attitude or behavior for employees in whistleblowing, voice, unethical pro-organizational behavior. A valid and reliable scale is needed to reveal the effect of courage in different cultures. The study aims to adapt the workplace social courage scale to Turkish and test the validity and reliability of the scale. In three studies, the authors tested the scale's linguistic equivalence first, then its structural validity, and finally its predictive power on life satisfaction. Study one sample consisted of 48 academicians with sufficient English and Turkish language. Study two sample involved 267 employees from the tourism and finance sector. Study three sample comprised 374 data obtained from industrial and textile manufacturing employees. Back and forth translation and test-retest analysis results show the Turkish form has linguistic equality. Explanatory factor analysis results indicate the adapted scale has a one-dimensional factor like the original one. Confirmatory factor analysis results reveal the adapted form has the one-factor structure in a different sample. The structural model analysis showed workplace social courage has a significant and positive effect on life satisfaction. The adapted Turkish form of workplace social courage scale is valid and reliable.
Factors Affecting Korean Medicine Health Care Use for Functional Dyspepsia: Analysis of the Korea Health Panel Survey 2017

Functional dyspepsia (FD) significantly reduces quality of life, and Korean medicine treatment, including herbal medicine, is frequently used in the clinical setting. We aimed to analyze the factors affecting Korean medicine health care (KMHC) use for FD. Data from the Korea Health Panel Survey 2017 were analyzed. Individuals aged > 19 years who were diagnosed with FD and used outpatient care were included. Multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to investigate the association of predisposing, enabling, and need factors with KMHC use for FD, based on Andersen’s behavioral model. The best subsets of factors affecting KMHC use for FD were selected using a stepwise procedure. Participants aged 65 years or older were less likely to use KMHC to treat FD than those aged 19 to 34 years (odds ratio (OR), 0.14; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.02–0.93). Residents of Busan, Daegu, Ulsan, or Gyeongsang tended to use more KMHC to treat FD than those of Seoul, Gyeonggi, or Incheon (OR, 2.45; 95% CI, 1.02–5.88). Participants with private health insurance were more likely to use KMHC to treat FD than those without private health insurance (OR, 3.41; 95% CI, 1.02–11.42). The prediction model of KMHC use for FD selected sex, age, private health insurance, and stress as the best subset of factors (AUC, 0.709; 95% CI, 0.637–0.781). The results of this study will aid in the decision making of clinicians, researchers, and policymakers.
Impact of Phytophenols on Myofibrillar Proteins: Revisit the Interaction Scenarios Inspired for Meat Products Innovation

ABSTRACT The impact of phytophenols on myofibrillar protein (MP) has attracted great interest, due to the advantageous effects of phytophenols on the quality of meat and meat products under differential oxidation scenarios. Under natural oxidation scenarios, phytophenols can not only preserve product from quality deterioration, but also strengthen textural and organoleptic properties by structural and functional modification of MP. Meanwhile, phytophenols as structural modifiers are deliberately applied in gelled muscle foods under artificial oxidant scenarios. To successfully realize the application of phytophenols in meat products, the impact of phytophenols on MP should be explored, and the application scenarios which were commonly neglected must be considered. Therefore, this review provided a scenario structured summary on the phenol-modified MP structure, functionality and the ultimate quality of muscle foods to underline this fact. Moreover, the innovation applications of MP−phytophenols interaction, such as structure formation of MP gelled foods, functional packaging material, protein valorization and functional MP colloids, were also introduced. This work can foster better understanding on MP−phytophenols interaction and its emerging applications.
Chronic Effects of Effective Oral Cannabidiol Delivery on 24-h Ambulatory Blood Pressure and Vascular Outcomes in Treated and Untreated Hypertension (HYPER-H21-4): Study Protocol for a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, and Crossover Study

Accumulating data from both human and animal studies suggest that cannabidiol (CBD) may be associated with improved cardiovascular function, markedly with regard to reduction in blood pressure and improved endothelial function. However, there is a lack of randomized studies to support these notions, especially in at-risk populations. The principal aim of this randomized, placebo-controlled, and crossover study is to examine the influence of chronic CBD administration on 24-h blood pressure in individuals with mild or moderate hypertension who are either untreated or receiving standard care therapy. The secondary aims of the study are to determine the safety and tolerability of 5 weeks of CBD administration, and to quantify the effect on arterial stiffness, CBD and vascular health biomarkers, inflammation, heart rate variability, and psychological well-being in both groups of patients. The present single-center study is designed as a triple blind (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), placebo-controlled, crossover pilot study in which 70 hypertensive volunteers (aged 40–70 years) will receive DehydraTECH2.0 CBD formulation and placebo in a crossover manner. We believe that comprehensive analyses that will be performed in the present trial will decipher whether CBD is in fact a safe and valuable supplement for patients with treated and untreated hypertension.
Youth and agriculture: Key challenges and concrete solutions

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Oral Health of Children One to Six Years after Dental Treatment under General Anaesthesia

(1) Background: The aim of this study was to assess oral health in children following dental treatment under general anaesthesia and to obtain information about oral health measures in both the children and their parents. (2) Methods: Children were scheduled for regular dental re-examination one to six years after dental treatment under general anaesthesia. Scores for mixed dmft/DMFT, the plaque control record (PCR), and the gingival bleeding index (GBI) were determined. Information about children’s/parents’ oral hygiene habits and frequency of dental visits was obtained. Scores for mixed dmft/DMFT as assessed before dental treatment under general anaesthesia/at re-examination were compared (Wilcoxon test). (3) Results: From the 134 parents initially contacted, 35 attended regular dental control visits (response rate: 26%) with their children (median age 6 years). Of the 35 children (20 female, 15 male), 18 (51.4%) were healthy and 17 (48.6%) had a pre-existing condition. Mixed dmft/DMFT scores determined at the recall visit differed significantly from the earlier visit (p = 0.006). Children had 1.74 ± 3.64 teeth newly affected by caries. Four children (11.4%) needed dental treatment under general anaesthesia again. Oral hygiene was mediocre (median PCR: 32%). The GBI was high (median: 14%). Children with a high PCR also had a high GBI. (4) Conclusions: Children who had received dental treatment under general anaesthesia still had a high caries risk. Further prophylaxis programs are necessary to prevent caries and further use of general anaesthesia.