Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Prevalence of cyberbullying and associated factors among adolescents in Dubai schools: complex design survey – 2019

ABSTRACT Cyberbullying is a recognized public health threat with established links to physical and mental health problems. A 2-stage stratified random cluster analysis of data from a self-administered survey on health-related behaviours including 1,683 adolescents from 28 government and private schools estimated the prevalence of cyberbullying and examined potentially related psychological and behavioural factors. We identified loneliness, sleep disturbances, loss of appetite, sadness, lack of parental understanding, tobacco use, school absenteeism, and physical fights as associated factors. However, logistic regression found statistically significant higher odds only for experiencing sadness and loneliness, school absenteeism and physical fights, indicating reduction in these factors as the primary goals of comprehensive cyberbullying prevention programs to protect the health and wellbeing of adolescent.
Effects of Enriched-in-Oleuropein Olive Leaf Extract Dietary Supplementation on Egg Quality and Antioxidant Parameters in Laying Hens

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effects of an olive leaf extract obtained with an up-to-date laboratory method, when supplemented at different levels in laying hens’ diets, on egg quality, egg yolk antioxidant parameters, fatty acid content, and liver pathology characteristics. Thus, 96 laying hens of the ISA-Brown breed were allocated to 48 experimental cages with two hens in each cage, resulting in 12 replicates per treatment. Treatments were: T1 (Control: basal diet); T2 (1% olive leaf extract); T3 (2.5% olive leaf extract); T4 (Positive control: 0.1% encapsulated oregano oil). Eggshell weight and thickness were improved in all treatments compared to the control, with T2 being significantly higher till the end of the experiment (p < 0.001). Egg yolk MDA content was lower for the T2 and T4 groups, while total phenol content and Haugh units were greater in the T2. The most improved fatty acid profile was the one of T3 yolks. The α-tocopherol yolk content was higher in all groups compared to T1. No effect was observed on cholesterol content at any treatment. Based on the findings, it can be inferred that the inclusion of olive leaf extract at a concentration of 1% in the diet leads to enhancements in specific egg quality attributes, accompanied by an augmentation of the antioxidant capacity.
Nutritional characterization on growth and ionome profiles in Japanese wasabi cultivars (Eutrema japonicum) under hydroponics

ABSTRACT Japanese wasabi is traditionally cultivated in terraced fields with running stream water conditions which typically produce a high-quality of yield. Previous studies have explored some of the effects of water nutrient status under such conditions; however, the relationship between water nutrient status in these cultivation conditions and the growth and quality of wasabi is still completely unknown. We evaluated the effects of nutrient strength, inorganic nitrogen sources, and pH of the medium on the growth of wasabi plants. Then, we analyzed the photosynthetic capacity and the ionomes of two major Japanese wasabi cultivars (‘Onimidori,’ an early-growing green-stem type; and ‘Mazuma No.1,’ a late-growing red-stem type) grown under a range of pH conditions. These experiments were conducted using a hydroponic system. Wasabi plants showed the best shoot and root growth in 1/10- and 1/2-strength Hoagland’s solution with a 50:50 ratio of NH4-N:NO3-N. On the basis of the accumulation patterns of NO3−, amino acids, and chlorophylls, the 1/10-strength nutrient solution provided optimal conditions for wasabi growth. For both wasabi cultivars, the best shoot and root growth was in medium at pH 6.0. The photosynthetic capacity of ‘Onimidori’ was greater than that of ‘Mazuma No.1,’ suggesting that this may contribute to the faster growth of ‘Onimidori. ’ Ionome analyses revealed tissue-specific mineral accumulation patterns and their differences among different pH conditions and between the two cultivars. Ionome-based multiple-regression analysis revealed a relationship between element concentration profiles in the wasabi plants, especially those in root, and the shoot growth. Wasabi plants are ammonium-sensitive and nitrate-preferring plants, in addition to relatively low nutrient requirements for optimal growth. The results of this study describe the basic nutritional characteristics of wasabi plants. These findings represent an important step toward optimizing fertilization to control wasabi quality and growth in the traditional flooded cultivation system.
Experimental Assessment and Model Validation of the SPARC Toroidal Field Model Coil

In this article, the SPARC Toroidal Field Model Coil (TFMC) experimental tests are described. The tests include detailed comparisons to a hierarchy of electromagnetic and structural models of the coil. The tests confirm the ability of the no-insulation no-twist (NINT) configuration to provide highly stable dc operations with peak magnetic field in excess of 20 T at the rare earth yttrium barium copper oxide (REBCO) tape stacks. The advantages of the modular TFMC approach are validated including the ability to test and probe the REBCO and structural response of the coil in stages, a strategy that will be applied to large-scale coil production for SPARC. The electromagnetic models show high fidelity agreement to the dc and charging coil performance in terms of current distribution, voltages, and heating. The transient response of the TFMC to open-circuit events is examined. The coil exhibits the positive features of the NINT design with very low induced voltages and a predictable redistribution of current and resulting volumetric heating. However, highly localized damage occurs during a programmed open circuit at operational conditions similar to those used in the SPARC tokamak, in agreement with calibrated electromagnetic models. This reveals the cause and remedy to the thermal instability that gives rise to the damage. Therefore, the conclusion of the tests is that the NINT TFMC is confirmed as meeting the programmatic requirements for SPARC and, more generally, for high-field tokamaks.
Participatory selection on upland rice in Sumatra

Indonesia has about 1.5 million ha of upland rice, about 12% of the total rice-growing area in the country. Generally, upland rice in Indonesia is cultivated by poor farmers on problem soils. The national average yield of upland rice in 2000 was 1.9 t ha, compared to that of lowland rice, 4.6 t ha. In the islands of Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Iran Jaya, where most of the upland rice-growing area is found, the major constraints are diseases including blast, brown spot, and sheath blight, and soil problems including acidity, aluminium toxicity, and phosphorous deficiency. In the semi-arid zones of East Java, West and East Nusa Tenggara, drought is the major constraint. In intercropping systems, that are widespread in these areas, shade is also a constraint. Some improved varieties of upland rice have been released; however, most farmers still cultivate traditional varieties. The severe blast pressure in high-rainfall areas of Sumatra and Kalimantan is the single most severe constraint to the adoption of improved varieties. The blast resistance of improved varieties often breaks down after being cultivated for only two or three seasons. Participatory selection on upland rice in Sumatra
Effect of Aging on Hardness of Glass Ionomer, Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer, Giomer and Compomer Dental Restorative Materials

Objective: To assess deionized water's aging effect on the hardness of four direct tooth colored dental filling materials i.e., Glass Ionomer Cement, Resin Modified Glass Ionomer, Giomer and Compomer.Study Design: An in vitro experimental study performed in triplicates.Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at PG Laboratory, Department of Science of Dental Materials, Army Medical College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan from February 2023 to August 2023.Methods: Three disc-shaped samples (n=3) of 10 mm diameter and 1 mm thickness of each restorative material were prepared using stainless steel molds per manufacturer's instructions. These disc-shaped samples were then suspended in a 15 mL conical centrifuge tube containing 10 mL deionized water, followed by incubation in a Forced Convection Laboratory Oven at 37 C where these were allowed to age over a period of 1-2 years. Vickers Hardness of each sample was then checked at two-time intervals, i.e., after 24 h setting and after 2.5 years of ageing through the Micro Vickers Hardness Tester calibrated at 1Kgf (9.80 N) with dwell time of 10 seconds and light intensity 10. Results: After one day (24 h) aging in deionized water, maximum mean Vickers hardness number (VHN) was exhibited by Compomer (539.83±58.08 VHN) and least by GIC (175.75±24.47 VHN). After aging the sample for 912 days, maximum mean VHN was observed for GIC (420.67±99.66 VHN) and least by Compomer (354.33±9.22 VHN). Conclusion: RMGIC sustains its hardness on aging, hardness of GIC increases while that of Giomer and Compomer decreases upon aging. How to cite this: Gul H, Nayyer M, Junaid Y, Pasha M, Ejaz T, Liaqat U, Hassan SH. Effect of Aging on Hardness of Glass Ionomer, ResinModified Glass Ionomer, Giomer and Compomer Dental Restorative Materials. Life and Science. 2023; 4(4): 438-444. doi: http://doi.org/10.37185/LnS.1. 1.437
The Thermal Test and Analysis of Envelope in Existing Buildings

This paper deals with the project to improve existing building energy efficiency. Building energy efficiency is an international topic that includes many aspects. There are more than 43 billion square meters of existing buildings in China, so how to improve the health and comfort and minimize the energy consumption costs of existing buildings is quite important. Improving existing buildings can be divided into two parts, envelope and heating system. Much research has been done on building conservation during the past 30 years in China. The structure of envelopes is improved, and many new energy efficiency materials are used in buildings while some other foreign researchers have developed several kinds of software for the analysis of building energy conservation. In this paper, we report on the results of heat transfer loss tests in existing buildings in Daqing, including the walls, doors, windows and the floors. The areas with most heat loss areas are pointed out, and the objective of reducing the heat cost is discussed. The design for improving the structure of existing buildings for reduced energy consumption costs was provided. The energy consumption cost in existing buildings can be reduced by up to 30% through these improvements.
Imagistic Findings Using Artificial Intelligence in Vaccinated versus Unvaccinated SARS-CoV-2-Positive Patients Receiving In-Care Treatment at a Tertiary Lung Hospital

Background: In December 2019 the World Health Organization announced that the widespread severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection had become a global pandemic. The most affected organ by the novel virus is the lung, and imaging exploration of the thorax using computer tomography (CT) scanning and X-ray has had an important impact. Materials and Methods: We assessed the prevalence of lung lesions in vaccinated versus unvaccinated SARS-CoV-2 patients using an artificial intelligence (AI) platform provided by Medicai. The software analyzes the CT scans, performing the lung and lesion segmentation using a variant of the U-net convolutional network. Results: We conducted a cohort study at a tertiary lung hospital in which we included 186 patients: 107 (57.52%) male and 59 (42.47%) females, of which 157 (84.40%) were not vaccinated for SARS-CoV-2. Over five times more unvaccinated patients than vaccinated ones are admitted to the hospital and require imaging investigations. More than twice as many unvaccinated patients have more than 75% of the lungs affected. Patients in the age group 30–39 have had the most lung lesions at almost 69% of both lungs affected. Compared to vaccinated patients with comorbidities, unvaccinated patients with comorbidities had developed increased lung lesions by 5%. Conclusion: The study revealed a higher percentage of lung lesions among unvaccinated SARS-CoV-2-positive patients admitted to The National Institute of Pulmonology “Marius Nasta” in Bucharest, Romania, underlining the importance of vaccination and also the usefulness of artificial intelligence in CT interpretation.
SAR Analysis Using Various Substrates of Microstrip Antenna for Breast Cancer Hyperthermia Treatment

Hyperthermia is an alternative technique used to treat breast cancer using high heat, around 41°C to 45°C, to denature cancer tissue into necrotic tissue. It can work independently or in adjuvant with other conventional methods. The design of an antenna with a suitable substrate is essential for the applicator to transmit maximal heat to the intended area and distribute the heat uniformly on the treated tissues. Therefore, the inset feed microstrip antenna is design with five different substrates, simulated, analyzed, and their performance is compared to get the best substrate. The substrates used include Rogers Duroid RT5880, Rogers RO4003, FR4, Alumina and Rogers RO3010. SEMCAD X 14.8. 4 software is used to design, simulate and generate SAR. RT5880 and RO4003 show better SAR distribution and focus position distance (FPD), which can be further examined for future research. 2450 MHz, 915 MHz and 434 MHz frequencies are compared to find the most suitable frequency to apply with the applicator. A 915 MHz frequency shows better performance which can penetrate more toward the cancerous areas. However, there are several deficiencies such as difficulty in controlling FPD, wide unwanted hotspot and massive skin burn problem, that needs to be improved to provide less adverse health effects due to the execution of hyperthermia treatment. The selection of suitable substrates can help reduce the deficiencies and improve the effectiveness of the hyperthermia technique. The estimated period is within 2 hours to 3.6 hours to achieve sufficient heating to destroy the cancerous cells.
Gridless high-resolution sparse ISAR imaging method based on atomic norm minimization with Hankel-Toeplitz model

In practical applications of inverse synthetic aperture radar (ISAR), continuous long-time observation is not allowed due to transmission errors or noise interference. An effective way to reconstruct missing data would be to apply the sparse recovery (SR) method. However, the traditional SR methods need to discretization the parameter space, which inevitably leads to grid mismatch. The atomic norm minimization (ANM) method based on a continuous parameter estimation model can effectively eliminate the impact of grid mismatch and achieve high-resolution ISAR imaging. In this study, a sparse ISAR imaging method based on atomic norm minimization with Hankel-Toeplitz (ANM-HT) model was proposed to obtain better imaging performance. By reformulating the ANM-HT as semi-definite programming (SDP), the complete echo data can be recovered using SDP3 solvers. Real data results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method.
Reutilization of Reclaimed Asphalt Binder via Co-Pyrolysis with Rice Husk: Thermal Degradation Behaviors and Kinetic Analysis

Realizing the utilization of reclaimed asphalt binder (RAB) and rice husk (RH) to reduce environmental pollution and expand the reutilization technique of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), co-pyrolysis of RAB with RH has great potential. In this study, the co-pyrolysis behaviors, gaseous products, and kinetics were evaluated using thermogravimetric analysis and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (TG-FTIR). The results showed that incorporating RH into RAB improved its pyrolysis characteristics. The interactions between RAB and RH showed initial inhibition followed by subsequent promotion. The primary gaseous products formed during co-pyrolysis were aliphatic hydrocarbons, water, and carbon dioxide, along with smaller amounts of aldehydes and alcohols originating from RH pyrolysis. All average activation energy values for the blends, determined through iso-conversional methods, decreased with RH addition. The combined kinetic analysis revealed two distinct mechanisms: (1) at the lower conversion range, the pyrolysis of the blend followed a random nucleation and three-dimensional growth mechanism, while (2) at the higher conversion range, the control mechanism transitioned into three-dimensional diffusion.
Exploring clonality and virulence gene associations in bloodstream infections using whole-genome sequencing and clinical data

Background Bloodstream infections (BSIs) remain a significant cause of mortality worldwide. Causative pathogens are routinely identified and susceptibility tested but only very rarely investigated for their resistance genes, virulence factors, and clonality. Our aim was to gain insight into the clonality patterns of different species causing BSI and the clinical relevance of distinct virulence genes. Methods For this study, we whole-genome-sequenced over 400 randomly selected important pathogens isolated from blood cultures in our diagnostic department between 2016 and 2021. Genomic data on virulence factors, resistance genes, and clonality were cross-linked with in-vitro data and demographic and clinical information. Results The investigation yielded extensive and informative data on the distribution of genes implicated in BSI as well as on the clonality of isolates across various species. Conclusion Associations between survival outcomes and the presence of specific genes must be interpreted with caution, and conducting replication studies with larger sample sizes for each species appears mandatory. Likewise, a deeper knowledge of virulence and host factors will aid in the interpretation of results and might lead to more targeted therapeutic and preventive measures. Monitoring transmission dynamics more efficiently holds promise to serve as a valuable tool in preventing in particular BSI caused by nosocomial pathogens.
Cognitive Profile Discrepancies among Typical University Students and Those with Dyslexia and Mixed-Type Learning Disorder

Background: Previous studies have identified areas of cognitive weakness in children diagnosed with Specific Learning Disorder (SLD), in the areas of working memory and processing speed in particular. In adulthood, this literature is still scant, and no studies have compared the cognitive profile of university students with dyslexia (DD) with that of students with Mixed-type SLD. Method: Thus, in this study, the WAIS-IV was used to examine the cognitive functioning of three groups of university students: students with DD, with Mixed-type SLD, and typical students. Statistical analyses were performed to examine differences in WAIS-IV FSIQ, main, and additional indexes and subtests. Results: The results showed strengths in perceptual reasoning and good verbal comprehension abilities in both the DD and Mixed-type SLD group, with weaknesses in working memory and processing speed, leading to a pattern of a better General Ability Index (GAI) than Cognitive Proficiency Index (CPI) in both clinical groups. Thus, discrepancies between GAI and CPI, well documented in children with SLD, still manifest in adulthood in university students. Our findings also revealed worse cognitive performance in university students with mixed learning disorder relative to students with only a reading deficit. Conclusions: The cognitive features and distinctive subtest profiles that emerged should guide the assessment and the definitions of intervention programs, special educational needs, and strategies of compensation.
Wind energy potential at East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia

The research site is located at 4°13.6′ N and 103°26.1′ E in east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Wind data has been analyzed to determine monthly wind speed and energy potential. The monthly average wind speeds ranges from 2.00 m/s to 5.20 m/s. The yearly and northeast monsoon season mean wind speed was obtained as 2.9 m/s and 3.9 m/s, respectively. The wind power of investigated site is lowest in southwest monsoon season, while it is highest in northeast monsoon season as 84.60 W/m 2 with highest wind probability value of 0.70. In conclusion, it can be said that small wind turbines could be used to provide power at this area and particularly during the northeast monsoon season one can expect more wind energy.
The Reliability and Validity of a Portable Three-Dimensional Scanning System to Measure Leg Volume

(1) Background: The study examined the reliability (test–retest, intra- and inter-day) and validity of a portable 3D scanning method when quantifying human leg volume. (2) Methods: Fifteen males volunteered to participate (age, 24.6 ± 2.0 years; stature, 178.9 ± 4.5 cm; body mass, 77.4 ± 6.5 kg; mean ± standard deviation). The volume of the lower and upper legs was examined using a water displacement method (the criterion) and two consecutive 3D scans. Measurements were taken at baseline, 1 h post-baseline (intra-day) and 24 h post-baseline (inter-day). Reliability and validity of the 3D scanning method was assessed using Bland–Altman limits of agreement and Pearson’s product moment correlations. (3) Results: With respect to the test–retest reliability, the 3D scanning method had smaller systematic bias and narrower limits of agreement (±1%, and 3–5%, respectively) compared to the water displacement method (1–2% and 4–7%, respectively), when measuring lower and upper leg volume in humans. The correlation coefficients for all reliability comparisons (test–retest, intra-day, inter-day) would all be regarded as ‘very strong’ (all 0.94 or greater). (4) Conclusions: The study’s results suggest that a 3D scanning method is a reliable and valid method to quantify leg volume.