Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Effects of Back Schools on Non-Specific Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: Non-specific back pain is a global concern. Exercise and health education are crucial components in its management. The Back School is a theoretical practical program that integrates both elements. The objective of this study is to determine if Back School-based programs are effective in reducing pain, disability, and kinesiophobia in patients with non-specific back pain. Methods: A systematic review of research involving participants with non-specific back pain was carried out on databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Medline. Results: In total, 25 papers were chosen for review. All of these papers focused on the effects on the lumbar area, with the exception of one paper that specifically targeted the cervical region. The pain variable showed statistically significant results with standardized mean differences of −1.01 (950 confidence interval = −1.39 to −0.63; p < 0.001), and the disability variable had standardized mean differences of −0.98 (95% confidence interval = −1.38 to −0.58; p < 0.001), and only one study analysed the kinesiophobia variable and concluded that Back School programs have a positive effect on kinesiophobia between the baseline and post-intervention levels. Conclusions: Back School programs have shown effectiveness in reducing non-specific back pain and lowering disability rates.
Full phenology cycle carbon flux dynamics and driving mechanism of Moso bamboo forest

Introduction Moso bamboo forests, widely distributed in subtropical regions, are increasingly valued for their strong carbon sequestration capacity. However, the carbon flux variations and the driving mechanisms of Moso bamboo forest ecosystems of each phenology period have not been adequately explained. Methods Hence, this study utilizes comprehensive observational data from a Moso bamboo forest eddy covariance observation for the full phenological cycle (2011-2015), fitting a light response equation to elucidate the evolving dynamics of carbon fluxes and photosynthetic characteristics throughout the entire phenological cycle, and employing correlation and path analysis to reveal the response mechanisms of carbon fluxes to both biotic and abiotic factors. Results The results showed that, First, the net ecosystem exchange (NEE) of Moso bamboo forest exhibits significant variations across six phenological periods, with LSOFF demonstrating the highest NEE at -23.85 ± 12.61 gC·m-2·5day-1, followed by LSON at -19.04 ± 11.77 gC·m-2·5day-1 and FGON at -17.30 ± 9.58 gC·m-2·5day-1, while NFOFF have the lowest value with 3.37 ± 8.24 gC·m-2·5day-1. Second, the maximum net photosynthetic rate (Pmax) and apparent quantum efficiency (α) fluctuated from 0.42 ± 0.20 (FGON) to 0.75 ± 0.24 mg·m-2·s-1 (NFOFF) and from 2.3 ± 1.3 (NFOFF) to 3.3 ± 1.8 μg·μmol-1 (LSOFF), respectively. Third, based on the path analysis, soil temperature was the most important driving factor of photosynthetic rate and NEE variation, with path coefficient 0.81 and 0.55, respectively, followed by leaf area index (LAI), air temperature, and vapor pressure difference, and precipitation. Finally, interannually, increased LAI demonstrated the potential to enhance the carbon sequestration capability of Moso bamboo forests, particularly in off-years, with the highest correlation coefficient with NEE (-0.59) among the six factors. Discussion The results provide a scientific basis for carbon sink assessment of Moso bamboo forests and provide a reference for developing Moso bamboo forest management strategies.
Does the Water Resource Tax Reform Bring Positive Effects to Green Innovation and Productivity in High Water-Consuming Enterprises?

Water resources are a fundamental natural and strategic economic resource and are closely related to high-quality economic and societal development. This paper uses the pilot implementation of the water resource tax reform to explore the impact of that reform on the green innovation and total factor productivity of enterprises. The study sample includes data for high water-consuming A-share listed enterprises in Shenzhen and Shanghai, China, from 2007 to 2021; the double-difference method was used for the analysis. Study findings indicate that replacing water resource fees with taxes significantly improves the green innovation level and total factor productivity of enterprises. Green innovation has a significant partial mediating effect between the water resource tax reform and total factor productivity. The water resource tax reform promotes green innovation in enterprises, enhancing total factor productivity. When considering different types of enterprise property rights, the economic effect of the water resource tax reform is more pronounced in non-state-owned enterprises, compared to state-owned enterprises. This paper provides empirical evidence for expanding the pilot scope of the water resource tax reform.
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on air particulate matter exposure and heart attacks: a 5-year retrospective cohort study in Taiwan (2017–2021)

Background Heart attacks including acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) caused from the particulate matter (PM) and air pollutant exposures are positively associated with regional air pollution severity and individual exposure. The exceptional coronavirus disease epidemic of 2019 (COVID-19) may enhance the air conditions in areas under COVID-19 pandemic. We sought to study the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on air particulate matter (PM) exposure and heart attacks in Taiwan. Methods This retrospective cohort study was conducted in one teaching hospital in Taichung, Taiwan. We examined emergency patients diagnosed with acute STEMI and ADHF from January 1, 2017, to March 31, 2020, (i.e., before the COVID-19 pandemic) and from April 1, 2020, to December 31, 2021, (after the COVID-19 pandemic). The effects of particulate matter with a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) and PM10 as well as temperature and humidity on environmental air pollutants were recorded. The analysis was performed with a unidirectional case-crossover research design and a conditional logistic regression model. Results Both PM2.5 and PM10 levels had a positive association with the risk of acute STEMI before the COVID-19 pandemic (PM2.5 adjusted odds ratio (OR): 1.016, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.003–1.032 and PM10 adjusted OR: 1.009, 95% CI: 1.001–1.018) and ADHF (PM2.5 adjusted OR: 1.046, 95% CI: 1.034–1.067 and PM10 adjusted OR: 1.023, 95% CI: 1.027–1.047). Moreover, the results demonstrated that PM2.5 and PM10 were not associated with the risk of acute STEMI or ADHF after the COVID-19 pandemic. Reduction in PM2.5 and PM10 levels after the COVID-19 pandemic were noted. Hospital admissions for acute STEMI (7.4 and 5.8/per month) and ADHF (9.7 and 8.2/per month) also decreased (21.6 and 15.5%) after the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion In Taiwan, paradoxical reductions in PM2.5 and PM10 levels during the COVID-19 pandemic may decrease the number of hospital admissions for acute STEMI and ADHF. As the COVID-19 pandemic eases, the condition of air pollution may gradually become worse again. The governments should formulate better policies to improve the health of the public and the quality of the air.
Modelling and interpolation of spatial temperature during food transportation and storage by the Variogram

A better control of food transport, storage and processing is achieved if single-point temperature measurements are replaced by spatial monitoring. The statistical temperature distribution inside a room is described by a Variogram model. The temperature for any point in space can be interpolated by the Variogram based Kriging method. The accuracy of the Kriging method was tested on 14 experimental data sets recorded in cold-storage rooms, delivery trucks, and containers. The interpolation error can be reduced by up to 68% compared to an average measurement. Kriging showed also a clear advantage over the InverseDistance-Weighting interpolation method, with a higher reduction of the error by 20% except for 4 data sets with an insufficient spatial sensor density. Different approaches for automated estimation of the Variogram model parameters were compared. The influence range of temperature deviations was evaluated to values between 1.1 and 4.7 meter, depending on the airpermeability of the food packing.
Comparison of ruminal microbiota, IL-1β gene variation, and tick incidence between Holstein × Gyr and Holstein heifers in grazing system

Introduction The variation in bacterial communities among breeds has been previously reported and may be one of the reasons why Holstein × Gyr dairy heifers have better development in grazing systems in tropical conditions. This study aimed to explore the ruminal microbiota composition, the IL-1β gene variation, tick incidence, and blood parameters of Holstein × Gyr (½ Holstein × ½ Gyr) and Holstein heifers grazing intensely managed Guinea grass (Panicum maximum Jacq. cv. Mombaça). Methods Sixteen heifers were divided into two groups consisting of 8 Holstein × Gyr and 8 Holstein heifers. The experimental period was comprised of 3 periods of 21 days. Ruminal samples were taken via the stomach tube technique. The sequencing of the V4 hypervariable region of the 16S rRNA gene was performed using the Illumina MiSeq platform. Counting and collection of ticks were conducted each 21 days. Blood and skeletal muscle tissue biopsies were performed at the end of the experiment. Results Firmicutes were the most abundant phyla present in both breed rumen samples and Bacteroidota showed differences in relative abundance between breed groups, with greater values for Holstein heifers (p < 0.05 with FDR correction). The 10 most abundant unique OTUs identified in each breed included several OTUs of the genus Prevotella. Holstein heifers had a greater tick count and weight (9.8 ticks/animal and 1.6 g/animal, respectively) than Holstein × Gyr (2.56 ticks/animal and 0.4 g/animal, respectively). We found nucleotide substitutions in the IL-1β gene that might be related to adaptation and resistance phenotypes to tick infestation in Holstein × Gyr heifers. Blood concentrations of urea, albumin, insulin-like growth factor 1, triiodothyronine, and thyroxine were greater in Holstein × Gyr than in Holstein heifers. Conclusion Adaptations in Holstein × Gyr heifers such as ruminal microbiota, tick resistance, nucleotide substitutions in IL-1β gene, and hormone concentration suggest a better energy metabolism and thermoregulation resulting in better performance in tropical grazing systems.
Three-Dimensional Numerical Study of Hydrodynamic Interactions between Pectoral Fins and the Body of Aquatic Organisms

Fish swimming has attracted attention as a locomotion system with excellent propulsive efficiency. They swim by moving their body, fins, and other organs simultaneously, which developed during evolution. Among their many organs, the pectoral fin plays a crucial role in swimming, such as forward–backward movement and change of direction. In order to investigate the hydrodynamic interaction between pectoral fins and fish bodies, we examined the asymmetric flapping motion of the pectoral fin concerning the body axis and investigated the effect of the pectoral fin on the propulsive performance of the body of a small swimming object by numerical simulation. In this study, the amplitude ratio, frequency ratio, and phase of the body and pectoral fin varied. Therefore, although propulsive performance increased in tandem with the frequency ratio, the amplitude ratio change had negatively affected the propulsive performance. The results revealed that the propulsive performance of the fish was high even in low-frequency ratios when the phase difference was varied. The highest propulsion efficiency increased by a factor of about 3.7 compared to the phase difference condition of 0.
A Critical Discourse Analysis on the Representation of Female Idols in the “Idol” Song Lyric by Yoasobi: From the Feminism Point of View

Each song lyric has a message that the writer wants to convey to the listener about what the writer feels and thinks. This research discusses how Japanese female idols are represented in the opening soundtrack of the anime song “Oshi no Ko” which is currently being discussed among Japanese idol fans. The song titled “Idol” is the work of a duo band known as Yoasobi, telling a story of anxiety and sadness in the romance of Japanese youth life but accompanied by uplifting techno music. When song lyrics are made based on commercial interests, the meaning of the text should be criticized to find out who is in a dominating position and who is not. The song “Idol” in this research is analyzed using Sara Mills’sCritical Discourse Analysis (CDA) (1997) with a feminist perspective to analyze the presentation of the storyteller (subject) and the told (object). The results of this study show that the position of female idols as objects is shown as a figure who does not talk about herself much, her desires and feelings are less well conveyed. Female idols are shown more from the fans’ point of view as the position of the storyteller (subject). The position of female idols in the lyrics is only shown by stereotypical idol characters who are required to have a positive image, have high loyalty to fans, are required to be perfect by covering all flaws, and are prohibited from dating. Although the song “Idol” is an anime soundtrack that discusses the other side of idol life, in this song, the opportunity to voice the thoughts and what female idols want to express is not well displayed. Thus, the lyricist only presents female idols based on what they want for the sake of desire and sexual objects. This research only uses one main data source, namely song lyrics. It is hoped that future research can use a variety of main data sources such as anime or manga.
City composition and accessibility statistics in and around Paris

Introduction Is Paris a 15-min city, where inhabitants can access essential amenities such as schools and shops with a 15-min walk or bike ride? The concept of a 15-min (more generally, X-minute) city was launched in the French capital and was part of the current mayor's plan in her latest re-election campaign. Yet, its fit with the existing urban structure had not been previously assessed. Methods This article combines open map data from a large participatory project and geo-localized socio-economic data from official statistics to fill this gap. Results We show that, while the city of Paris is rather homogeneous, it is nonetheless characterized by remarkable inequalities between a highly accessible city center (though with some internal differences in terms of types of amenities) and a less well-equipped periphery, where lower-income neighborhoods are more often found. The heterogeneity increases if we consider Paris together with its immediate surroundings, the "Petite Couronne," where large numbers of daily commuters and other users of city facilities live. Discussion We thus conclude that successful implementation of the X-minute-city concept requires addressing existing socio-economic inequalities, and that especially in big cities, it should be extended beyond the narrow boundaries of the municipality itself to encompass the larger area around it.
Analysis of ANN and Fuzzy Logic Dynamic Modelling to Control the Wrist Exoskeleton

Human intention has long been a primary emphasis in the field of electromyography (EMG) research. This being considered, the movement of the exoskeleton hand can be accurately predicted based on the user's preferences. The EMG is a nonlinear signal formed by muscle contractions as the human hand moves and easily captured noise signal from its surroundings. Due to this fact, this study aims to estimate wrist desired velocity based on EMG signals using ANN and FL mapping methods. The output was derived using EMG signals and wrist position were directly proportional to control wrist desired velocity. Ten male subjects, ranging in age from 21 to 40, supplied EMG signal data set used for estimating the output in single and double muscles experiments. To validate the performance, a physical model of an exoskeleton hand was created using Sim-mechanics program tool. The ANN used Levenberg training method with 1 hidden layer and 10 neurons, while FL used a triangular membership function to represent muscles contraction signals amplitude at different MVC levels for each wrist position. As a result, PID was substituted to compensate fluctuation of mapping outputs, resulting in a smoother signal reading while improving the estimation of wrist desired velocity performance. As a conclusion, ANN compensates for complex nonlinear input to estimate output, but it works best with large data sets. FL allowed designers to design rules based on their knowledge, but the system will struggle due to the large number of inputs. Based on the results achieved, FL was able to show a distinct separation of wrist desired velocity hand movement when compared to ANN for similar testing datasets due to the decision making based on rules setting setup by the designer.
UAV-Assisted Communications With RIS: A Shadowing-Based Stochastic Analysis

—We study and analyze the performance of a wireless communication system that is based on the use of airborne Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces, i.e., surfaces mounted on an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). To this end, we perform a stochastic analysis that allows us to study a very wide variety of realistic channel conditions, including environments characterized by combined small-scale and large-scale fading and potential spatial correlation in shadowing. For this generic channel model, we derive closed-form expressions for the outage probability and the ergodic capacity, and also investigate the analytical calculation of the average energy efficiency. The presented results allow us, for the first time, to study the impact of different shadowing conditions, including correlation effects, in aerial communications systems that are also supported by reconfigurable intelligent surfaces. Finally, the performance of the considered system is also compared with that of decode-and-forward relaying, highlighting the advantages of combining reconfigurable intelligent surfaces with UAV-assisted communication technologies in composite fading environments.
Cross-cultural bead encounters at the Red Sea port site of Berenike, Egypt. preliminary assessment (seasons 2009–2012)

A macroscopic analysis of the bead and pendant assemblage from Berenike (excavated in seasons 2009–2012) provides not only a preliminary bead typology and chronology, but contributes to the study of the multicultural character of the Red Sea port of Berenike from the Ptolemaic through the early Byzantine period. The presence of diverse marine and terrestrial organics, semiprecious stones and manmade materials used in crafting beads indicates a substantial supply from coastal and inland desert dwellers, as well as from overland and overseas traders. Part of the products found at Berenike must have been designated for permanent and temporary residents of the town. Other objects originated from, or were destined for African, Arabian or Asian markets.
The Effect of Bullying Victimization on Adolescent Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: The Mediating Roles of Alexithymia and Self-Esteem

Background & Aim Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in adolescents is a serious public health issue influenced by the interaction of multiple factors. The purpose of this study was to investigate the multiple mediating roles of alexithymia and self-esteem in the association between bullying victimization and NSSI in a sample of Chinese adolescents. Methods A survey of 1299 adolescents from two public middle schools in Henan Province, China, was undertaken. Data were collected using the Chinese version of the Delaware bullying victimization scale-student (DBVS-S), the Toronto Alexithymia-20 Scale (TAS-20-C), the Rosenberg self-esteem scale (RSES), and the adolescent self-injury questionnaire. Besides, we performed a structural equation modeling (SEM) with latent variables using AMOS 26.0 to examine the relationship between variables and the mediating effects. Results The SEM analysis found that not only can bullying victimization directly impact NSSI, but that alexithymia and self-esteem have a chain mediating effect in the association between bullying victimization and NSSI. This mediating effect contributed 22.47% to the total effect. Conclusion These findings validate bullying victimization, alexithymia, and low self-esteem are important variables that affect NSSI among Chinese adolescents. Educators need to implement some prevention and intervention strategies to ameliorate the campus atmosphere and adolescents’ mental health aimed at avoiding NSSI behavior in adolescence.
IOT Based Greenhouse Monitoring System

: A greenhouse is a structure made mainly of transparent material, such as glass, in which plants are grown in a controlled environment. Traditional method of monitoring greenhouse involves human labour and is time consuming. The proposed system uses the concept of IOT (Internet of Things) and is much more efficient. The greenhouse environmental parameters are continuously sensed using various sensors and the collected data is displayed on a customized website. Thus, the greenhouse can be monitored from anywhere and at any time. The variation in individual sensor’s data over time can be graphically plotted for improved monitoring and analysis.
Health hazard exposure and healthcare-seeking behavior among child farmers in the livestock farms in Bukidnon, Philippines

Child agricultural work is a global phenomenon. Children account for up to one-third of the global agricultural labor force. While working, they are exposed to the same hazards as adults that may yield various health problems. A cross-sectional study was carried out to describe the health hazard exposure and health-seeking behavior among child livestock farmers. One hundred purposively-sampled rural children were interviewed in Bukidnon, the Philippines. Sociodemographic data was described using frequency and percentages. Mann-Whitney and Spearman correlation were employed to determine association of socio-demographic variables and levels of health hazard exposure. Most of respondents (92%) were aged 12 and older. More than half (60%) were male and more than two-thirds (76%) were attending school. Most of them had been working in the farm for 5 years. Findings indicated that the livestock farming activities among these child workers varied; while some were involved in high-risk livestock farming activities, such as administering vaccines to livestock, others were involved in less risky activities, such as feeding and disposing animal wastes. Age (p=0.004), sex of the child (p=0.001), sex of household head (p=0.0019), and household size (p= 0.002) predicted the level of health hazard exposure among child farmers. As to health consequences, data revealed that these included multitude of health problems such as fatigue, cough, strain, and parasitism. Furthermore, the results highlight the largely self-treatment and informal relational healthcare-seeking behavior among child workers in response to the health consequences. Strengthening the Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities and health check-up camps with emphasis on improvement and promotion of health can help this vulnerable child farmers. Lastly, initiating dialogue with the community and household levels to raise awareness about the health consequences is crucial.