Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Triglycerides/Glucose Index Is Associated with Sperm Parameters and Sperm DNA Fragmentation in Primary Infertile Men: A Cross-Sectional Study

Study question: we aimed to investigate the relationship between the tyg index and both semen and hormonal characteristics in a cohort of primary infertile men. Summary answer: almost one in two primary infertile men presented with a triglycerides/glucose index (tyg) suggestive of insulin resistance (ir). overall, patients with tyg suggestive of ir showed worse clinical, hormonal, and semen parameters. What is already known: male factor infertility (MFI) is often associated with metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome, where insulin resistance (IR) plays a relevant pathological role. Recently, TyG has been suggested as a user-friendly IR marker. Study Design: serum hormones and the sperm DNA fragmentation index (SDF) were measured in every patient. The semen analysis was based on 2010 WHO reference criteria. Glucose and insulin levels were measured for every man after a 12-h overnight fast, and the homeostatic model assessment index (HOMA-IR) was then calculated and categorized using a 2.6 threshold. Similarly, fasting glucose and triglycerides levels were measured and the TyG index was calculated and categorized using an 8.1 threshold. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression models tested the association between the TyG and semen and hormonal characteristics. Participants: complete demographic, clinical, and laboratory data from 726 consecutive white European primary infertile men were considered for this analysis. Main results and the role of chance: the median (IQR) age was 39 (35–43) years. A TyG and HOMA suggestive for IR was found in 339 (46.6%) and 154 (21.2%) men, respectively. During the Spearman’s test, the TyG index was highly correlated with HOMA-IR (rho = 0.46, p < 0.001). Compared to men with a normal TyG, men with TyG > 8.1 were older, had greater BMI and CCI scores, and lower total testosterone and sperm concentration, but higher DFI, and presented a greater proportion of NOA (all p < 0.01). The multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that men with TyG > 8.1 were at higher risk of SDF > 30 (OR 1.92 (CI: 1.2–2.9)) and NOA (OR 1.78 (CI: 1.1–2.8)). Wider implications of the findings: the Tyng index may act as a reliable marker of IR in the clinical work-up of primary infertile men in real-life settings.
(Re)Moving Indigenous Knowledge Boundaries: A Review of Library and Archival Collection Literature since the Enactment of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)

Abstract The enactment of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) in 1990 marked a turning point for the stewardship and preservation of Indigenous cultural heritage materials. In the past 30 years, themes in library and archival collection literature have also shifted to emphasize decolonization, equity, diversity, and inclusion. This article provides an overview of scholarship on Indigenous and Indigenous-related research materials with evidence of advocacy and integration of decolonization methodologies in acquisitions, bibliographic sources and tools, digitization, access, and associated curriculum. Discussion of issues yet to be remediated and areas for further research are also presented.
Knowledge fermenting in project management

Because of the particularity of management,project management extremely requires a great deal of new knowledge.For this,this article brings forward "knowledge fermenting". Knowledge fermenting means the new knowledge created in the process in which the knowledge of the participants is obtained by the mass thinking activities and the extensive communication of knowledge.Through motivation,evaluation and modification,the new knowledge comes into being.Knowledge fermenting can speed up the obtainment of new knowledge in project management.
Study of Diagnostic Value of D-Dimer Serum Level as a Marker in Neonatal Sepsis

Background: Neonatal septicemia is widely recognized around the world. A prominent cause of infant mortality and morbidity. Folinolysis in sepsis causes a rise in the D-dimer marker, which is generated when cross-linked fibrin breaks down. Objective: The goal of this work was to evaluate the clinical significance of D-Dimer level for diagnosis of neonatal sepsis. Patients and Methods: Our study was done on 90 neonates divided into two groups: 45 septic neonates as cases and 45 healthy controls. A complete medical history, clinical examination, and diagnostic tests were performed for all newborns (CBC, CRP, blood culture, D-dimer). Results: Most of blood cultures were negative (42.2%) and the other positive cultures showed that klebsiella was the most common organism (22.2%), E-coli was 15.5%, Pseudomonas was 8.89%, Staph. Aureus was 6.67% and the less common was GBS (4.4%). CRP and D-dimer levels were significantly elevated in neonatal sepsis cases compared to controls. D-dimer at a cutoff point higher than 2 had 97.8% accuracy for detection of neonatal sepsis with 100.0% sensitivity and 95.6% specificity. D-dimer levels were significantly higher in infant sepsis patients who died compared to those who survived (5.5 ± 1.3 versus 3.2 ± 1.4) respectively indicating that D-dimer increased with increased severity of cases who had bad prognosis. Conclusion: D-dimer had 97.8% accuracy for detection of neonatal sepsis with 100.0% sensitivity and 95.6% specificity. So it may be used as a marker in neonatal sepsis.
High temperature limits leaf size via direct control of cell cycle by coordinated functions of PIF4 and TCP4

High ambient temperature suppresses Arabidopsis rosette leaf area, in contrast to elongation of stem and petiole. While the mechanism underlying temperature-induced elongation response is extensively studied, the genetic basis of temperature-regulation of leaf size is largely unknown. Here we show that warm temperature inhibits cell proliferation in the Arabidopsis leaves resulting in fewer cells compared to the control condition. Cellular phenotyping, genetic, and biochemical analyses established the key roles of PIF4 and TCP4 transcription factors in the suppression of Arabidopsis leaf area under high temperature by a reduction in cell number. We show that temperature-mediated suppression of cell proliferation requires PHYTOCHROME INTERACTING FACTOR 4 (PIF4). PIF4 interacts with TEOSINTE BRANCHED1/CYCLOIDEA/PCF4 (TCP4) and regulates the expression of cell cycle inhibitor, KIP-RELATED PROTEIN 1 (KRP1), to control the leaf size under high temperature. Warm temperature induces binding of both PIF4 and TCP4 to the KRP1 promoter. PIF4 binding to KRP1 under high temperature is TCP4 dependent as TCP4 regulates PIF4 levels under high temperature. We propose a model where a warm temperature-mediated accumulation of PIF4 in the leaf cells promotes its binding to the KRP1 promoter in a TCP4-dependent way to regulate cell production and leaf size. Our finding of high temperature-mediated transcriptional upregulation of KRP1 integrates a developmental signal with an environmental signal that converges on a basal cell regulatory process. One sentence summary High ambient temperature suppresses Arabidopsis leaf area by reducing cell proliferation via PIF4- and TCP4-dependent transcription control of KRP1.
ANALYSIS OF JOJOBA OIL EXTRACTED FROM in vitro CALLUS AND SEEDS BY GC/MS.

The jojoba oil extracted from various types of callus for Simmondsia chinensis and the jojoba seeds; had been analyzed using the combined separation and analytical technique by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). Oil of grinded seeds, yellowish compact callus (S1), greenish white semicompact callus (S2) and green friable callus (S3); cultured on MS media containing different concentrations of growth regulators, and Knop's medium supplemented with TDZ (2mg/l) were used for analysis. It was found that the major fatty acids for S1 sample were gadoleic acid (C20:1; 27.01%), oleic acid (C18:1; 15.46%) and nervonic acid (C24:1; 10.15%), while the most excited for S2 oil were C16 dicarboxylic acid (11.27%) and arachidic acid (C20; 10.6%). In case of green friable callus, nervonic acid (C24:1) was the most found fatty acid in its oil extract (50.65%). The oil extracted from seeds (control), contained gadoleic acid (C20:1; 42.61%), oleic acid (C18:1; 15.9%) and erucic acid (C22:1; 9.73%). The composition of medium was effective indetermining different fatty acids which varied in their quality and quantity.
Effect of laser acupuncture on humans: systematic review / Efeito da acupuntura a laser no ser humano: revisão sistemática

Introduction: laser acupuncture is a recent technique that uses low intensity laser irradiation. Since it is painless, it can favor the adherence of patients with limitations, phobias or pain sensitivities. Objective: Synthesize scientific evidence resulting from research on the application of laser acupuncture in humans. Method: Systematic review carried out in the MEDLINE and MOSAICO databases, using the descriptors: Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Complementary Therapies. Results: The research resulted in the analysis of 18 articles published between 1998 and 2018, in which laser acupuncture was applied to minors, adults and the elderly, associated with osteotendineomuscular, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine, psychiatric, respiratory and neurological disorders. Most of the analyzed studies demonstrated that the acupuncture technique was effective, however there are still gaps to be filled in the care protocols used.
The Strengths and Obstacles in the Differential Diagnosis of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy—Parkinsonism Predominant (PSP-P) and Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Perfusion Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)

Multiple System Atrophy—Parkinsonism Predominant (MSA-P) and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy—Parkinsonism Predominant (PSP-P) are the clinical manifestations of atypical parkinsonism. Currently, there are no efficient in vivo methods available relating to neuroimaging or biochemical analysis in the examination of these entities. Among the advanced methods available, using positron emission tomography is constrained by high cost and low accessibility. In this study the authors examined patients with two types of atypical parkinsonism—MSA-P and PSP-P, which are difficult to differentiate, especially in the early years of their development. The aim of this study was to assess whether the examination of patients in the period following the early years (3–6-year duration of symptoms) could be enhanced by perfusion single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or evaluation of cognitive abilities. Extended examination using MRI and perfusion SPECT showed that the evaluation of the mesencephalon/pons ratio, mesencephalic volume decrease, the Magnetic Resonance Parkinsonism Index (MRPI) and frontal perfusion should be considered more feasible than screening cognitive evaluation in MSA-P and PSP-P with a 3–6-year duration of symptoms.
The Influence of Estrogen Level on the Endometrial Transformation Day for Hormone Replacement Therapy-Frozen-Thawed Embryo Transfer Cycle on Pregnancy Outcome

61 *Address for correspondence E-mail: 1263288390@qq.com Miao et al.: Influence of Estrogen Level on the Endometrial Transformation To investigate how estrogen level on the endometrial transformation day for hormone replacement therapy-frozen-thawed embryo transfer cycle influences pregnancy outcome. A retrospective analysis was conducted on clinical data from 772 patients who underwent hormone replacement therapy-frozenthawed embryo transfer between January 2016 and January 2020 in the Reproductive Medicine Center, Maternal and Child Health Hospital of Shaoguan City. The patients were divided into 5 groups according to their estradiol level on the endometrial transformation day as follows: Group A (estradiol<150 pg/ ml, 126 cycles). Group B (150≤estradiol<300 pg/ml, 318 cycles); Group C (300≤estradiol<450 pg/ml, 154 cycles); Group D (450≤estradiol<900 pg/ml, 115 cycles); Group E (estradiol>900 pg/ml, 59 cycles). There were no statistically significant differences in the general conditions among the 5 groups (p>0.05). Further comparative analysis on pregnancy outcomes among the 5 groups showed that there were no statistically significant differences in clinical pregnancy rate, embryo implantation rate and ectopic pregnancy rate among the 5 groups (p>0.05), but the first trimester abortion rate of Group E (30.3 %) was higher than that of Groups B to D (13.0 %, 11.4 %, 9.0 %) obviously and the difference was statistically significant (p<0.05). A further comparison of live birth rate among the 5 groups showed that the rates in Group A (35.7 %) and Group E (35.6 %) were lower than in Groups B to D (45.3 %, 46.8 %, 44.3 %), but there was no statistically significant difference (p>0.05). During the hormone replacement therapy-frozen-thawed embryo transfer cycle, high levels of estrogen may be associated with first trimester abortion. Moreover, when the estrogen level on the endometrial transformation day was within the range of 150-900 pg/ml, the live birth rate was relatively high.
A Comprehensive Survey On Power Saving Schemes (CSPSS) In IEEE 802.16E/M Networks.

Worldwide interoperability for micro wave access (WiMAX) is a wireless network that have attracted the attention of researchers on the area of power savings, because of the increase in multimedia applications that consumes more battery power of Mobile stations (MS). MS experience an increase in their daily operations with limited power enforced on the MS; hence the need to optimally increase efficiency; due to the excessive power consumption experienced by MS; which significantly affects the performance of MS since, MS are battery powered with a super impose life, improving the life time of MS is imperative. Thus, this has led to numerous research works on energy-savings. Hence, we have presented a survey on the recent and past energy-saving schemes, aimed at understanding some of the most relevant sources of inefficiency in energy savings and how some of these challenges are solved by the existing solutions. We further presented a comparative analysis on these schemes with the aim of identifying current challenges that are yet to be addressed by the research community as well as presents future directions towards efficient energy savings in WiMAX networks. Keywords: Power-Savings, Consumption, WiMAX, Networks
AGRONOMIC AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF SOME MAIZE HYBRIDS AS INFLUENCED BY WATER STRESS AND SOAKING LEVELS OF SODIUM NITRO PEROXIDE

Seven hybrids of maize (Zea mays L.) included three single crosses i.e., SC 120, SC 129, and SC 155 and four three-way crosses, i.e., TWC 310, TWC 311, TWC 314 and TWC 352 were tested under two levels of irrigation intervals, i.e., normal irrigation every 12 days and stress irrigation every 20 days and three levels of antioxidants, i.e., soaking seeds in low (2.5 mM) and high (5mM) concentrations of sodium nitro peroxide solution for 24 h in addition to the control. Soaking treatments were activated by spraying maize plants by sodium nitro peroxide solution after 30 days from planting. Each irrigation treatment was planted in a separate experiment. A split-plot design was used, where soaking treatments were assigned to the main plots and hybrids in the sub-plots with four replications. The single cross SC 155 was the earliest in terms of the number of days to 50% tasselled and silking, but SC 120, SC 129, TWC 310, TWC 311, TWC 314, and TWC 352 were the latest under stress irrigation. The same single cross SC 155 had the shortest plant and ear height under normal irrigation, but the single crosses SC 120, SC 129, and TWC 310 had the tallest plants and the highest ear height under stress irrigation. The three way cross TWC 352 had the lowest grain yield followed by TWC 310, TWC 311 and TWC 314 while the single crosses SC 120, SC 129 and SC 155 were the most superior hybrids under stress irrigation in both seasons. Soaking seeds of maize hybrids in sodium nitro peroxide solution was associated with a reduction in plant height at stress irrigation and grain yield at normal irrigation in the first season only. No significant differences were detected among soaking treatments under normal and stress irrigation for other studied traits. Interaction between hybrids and soaking was significant for grain yield under normal irrigation in the first season and plant height besides silking under normal irrigation in the second season. Interaction between hybrids and soaking was not significant for other studied traits. RAPD analysis represented a level of polymorphism of 84.8%. Cluster analysis grouped the selected five hybrids according to their pedigree and also, their drought tolerance. RAPD assay was successful in identifying each of the five hybrids with unique markers, except for TWC 314.
Impact of some domestic processing on Nitrate, Nitrite and Oxalates contents of selected leafy vegetables

The objective of this study was to identify the changes of certain toxic compounds in some leafy vegetables, which commonly consumed in Upper Egypt. Spinach contained the highest concentration (3837.5 ppm) of nitrate while coriander leaves had the lowest value (575.28 ppm). Nitrite content was higher in cabbage leaves (95.85 ppm) than other leafy vegetables. Spinach and chard leaves contained the highest levels of oxalate (40.11 and 42.38 mg/g "DW", respectively) than other fresh vegetables. Ordinary cooking process led to a significant loss of nitrate and nitrite contents of leafy vegetables under study. The losses of nitrite content were 74.12, 35.13 and 74.12% of its initial values in spinach, cabbage and green Jew’s mallow, respectively. However, the loss of oxalate in cooked leafy vegetables varied from 33% in spinach to 100% in cabbage of its initial raw material values. Effect of blanching and freezing on nitrate, nitrite and oxalate contents of some selected leafy vegetables investigated. The loss of nitrate as result of blanching and freezing processes was: 42.3, 49.1 and 54.6% of its initial values in spinach, cabbage and Jew’s mallow, respectively. From the obtained results, it could be observed that the highest loss of oxalate was recorded in blanched frozen cabbage leaves which reaching 100%, followed Jew’s mallow by 58% and spinach by 30% of its initial values.
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Applications and Student Innovation Competition (iWEM2019) in the beautiful city of Qingdao on Sep 18 to 20, 2019. IWEM started in Taipei in 2010 and today marks the 10th anniversary of iWEM series, which is also held for the third time in mainland China. The first time was in Chengdu back in 2012 whereas the second time was held in Nanjing in 2016. The Workshop mainly focuses on innovative competition among young scholars and students in the field of applied electromagnetics, like antenna designs, wireless communications, mobile communications, signal processing, wireless power transfer, metamaterials and metasurfaces, and so forth. This year, iWEM2019 is organized by the Qingdao University of Technology and holds a main theme–Applied Electromagnetics for Multidisciplinary Engineering. Examples such as research outcomes and applications of electromagnetics from civil, mechanical, aeronautics and astronautics, biomedical engineering and so on, would be well-suited to this theme. Several interactive sessions have been planned for students and young scholars to present their research outcomes, and exchange their ideas among the participants.
Influencers’ Promoted Posts and Stories On Instagram: Do They Matter?

Since the advent of the Internet, word of mouth (WOM) has been integrated into the online channel, with users writing their opinions and reading reviews from other members. Currently, WOM has been growing and developing on social network sites, including Instagram. The figure of influencer has emerged as especially prominent on this particular social media platform. Brands have become aware of the importance of influencers and contact them to publish brand content to their profiles. This has become a new marketing strategy in which companies can reach greater numbers of consumers and exert a significant influence on them. Against this background, the current research analyzes how brand posts and stories by influencers on Instagram affect consumers, depending on the format used (post vs. story) and whether the content is promoted. A 2x2 experimental study is conducted with 573 participants. Results show that the content published by influencers affects consumers’ purchase intention differently depending on the format, wherein stories are more persuasive than posts. However, we find that indicating that the publication is promoted has no impact on consumers.
The complete mitochondrial genome of the freshwater fish Opsariichthys uncirostris amurensis from Korea

Abstract We present the first report of the complete mitochondrial genome of Opsariichthys uncirostris amurensis, which consists of 16,613 base pairs harboring 13 protein-coding genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, and a control region (D-loop). The overall base composition of the complete genome is A (27.15%), C (27.15%), T (26.77%), G (18.92%). The complete mitogenome of O. uncirostris amurensis, which was most closely related to O. bidens in the Bayesian inference tree, provides a better understanding of the phylogeny of the genus Opsariichthys.
Comparative study of cyp1a expression in Oreochromis aureus from different regions of Lake Manzala, Egypt

Most factors disrupting the ecosystem are attributed to the release of toxic chemicals capable of interacting with the environment (Abumourad et al., 2013). The toxic chemicals produce stress on aquatic organisms including fish (Slaninova et al., 2009). Aquatic organisms cannot avoid exposure to chemicals which are dissolved or suspended in the surrounding water, being less than land animals to move to suitable ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT Article History: Received: Nov. 17, 2021 Accepted: Dec. 17, 2021 Online: Jan. 15, 2022 _______________