Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
SELF-RATED HEALTH AND TEENAGE PREGNANCIES IN ROMA WOMEN: INCREASING HEIGHT IS ASSOCIATED WITH BETTER HEALTH OUTCOMES

Summary This paper reports on the association between early marriage, age at first reproduction and height, as an indicator of childhood environment, and maternal health outcomes among traditional Roma women in Serbia. Demographic data, marital and reproductive histories, height, weight and self-rated health were collected from 414 Roma women living in rural settlements in Serbia in 2015–2017. Data analysis showed that higher age and weight were associated with a greater risk of poor health, greater height contributed to reduced risk of poor health while reproductive variables were insignificant. The study provides evidence that the long-term effects of early childbearing may not always be associated with poorer health status. As indicated by the differences in height, it is likely that women who were capable of reproducing very early on and staying healthy in later life were probably very healthy to begin with. The results probably reflect both the biological and social differences of early childhood. Aside from height, the traditional Roma marriage pattern and social benefits may have an additional protective effect on the health of women.
Incorporating baseline measurements into the analysis of crossover trials with time‐to‐event endpoints

Two‐period two‐treatment (2×2) crossover designs are commonly used in clinical trials. For continuous endpoints, it has been shown that baseline (pretreatment) measurements collected before the start of each treatment period can be useful in improving the power of the analysis. Methods to achieve a corresponding gain for censored time‐to‐event endpoints have not been adequately studied. We propose a method in which censored values are treated as missing data and multiply imputed using prespecified parametric event time models. The event times in each imputed data set are then log‐transformed and analyzed using a linear model suitable for a 2×2 crossover design with continuous endpoints, with the difference in period‐specific baselines included as a covariate. Results obtained from the imputed data sets are synthesized for point and confidence interval estimation of the treatment ratio of geometric mean event times using model averaging in conjunction with Rubin's combination rule. We use simulations to illustrate the favorable operating characteristics of our method relative to two other methods for crossover trials with censored time‐to‐event data, ie, a hierarchical rank test that ignores the baselines and a stratified Cox model that uses each study subject as a stratum and includes period‐specific baselines as a covariate. Application to a real data example is provided.
A Survey on Feature Description Techniques

: This paper gives us the overview of the different feature description techniques. Feature description evolves feature detection as its first default step. First of all we need to know what features we have to extract according to our problem and then by using an appropriate feature detection algorithm we will locate them in image. Once detected feature description will be done so that matching between those points in two different images could be done.
Review on Identification and Classification of Grains Using Image Processing

: Quality of grains is an important requirement to protect consumers from sub-standard products. Sensory pleasure, healthy eating, value and convenience the consumer trends are driving the food industry today. Rice delivers on all of these. Rice is the primary dietary staple for more than half the world’s population. It is the most popular grain globally, supplying energy, carbohydrates, protein, fibre, essential vitamins and minerals and beneficial antioxidants. In the last 30 years, rice consumption all over the world has more than doubled. Proposed system helps to identify the type of rice grain being provided.
Lohen tiamiinin puutos M74 on estettävissä

6 1 m74-oireyhtymä . 7 1.1. esiintyminen . 7 1.2. m74-seurannan ja -tutkimuksen tausta. 8 2. m74-oireyhtymän syy selvitetty . 11 2.1. Poikaset kuolevat tiamiinin vähyyteen . 11 2.2. kilohailin ahmiminen pahasta. 14 2.3. vahva turskakanta estää kilohailikannan kasvun . 15 2.4. tiamiinin puutos aiheutuu runsaasta kalarasvasta . 17 3. m74-kuolleisuuden vaihtelu . 20 4. m74:n seuranta . 24 4.1. miksi m74-seurantaa tarvitaan . 24 4.2. m74-seurantamenetelmän kehittäminen . 24 4.2.1. Ruskuaispussipoikasten kuolleisuus ja m74-oireet . 24 4.2.2. karotenoidit ja niiden väri mädissä tai ruskuaisessa . 25 4.2.3. mädin tiamiinipitoisuus oireyhtymän tunnistajana . 28 4.3. m74-seurannasta Ruotsissa . 30 4.4. yhteenveto havainnointimenetelmistä . 31 5. johtopäätökset – m74:n ehkäiseminen . 33 viitteet . 35 R i i s t a j a k a l a t a l O U s t U t k i m U k s i a j a s e l v i t y k s i ä 4
Violence Against Women in Turkey: A Social Ecological Framework of Determinants and Prevention Strategies

Violence against women (VAW) in Turkey is concerning, and to develop and implement effective prevention strategies for addressing it, careful consideration must be given to the factors that influence it. In this review, we synthesized the body of literature on VAW in Turkey according to a social ecological framework, which is a theoretical model considering the complex interplay between individual, relationship, community, and societal factors. Consistent with this framework, we obtained research articles and commentaries in Turkish and English from a variety of national and international databases and websites regarding risk factors, cultural practices violating women’s rights, and trends and current practices, including prevention efforts. Our review revealed that factors influencing VAW are marriage at young age, lower education level, alcohol abuse, and childhood trauma or abuse history for individual level; having multiple partners, low relationship satisfaction, and forced marriage for relationship level; poverty, lack of social support, and lack of employment opportunities for community level; cultural acceptance of men’s superiority and dominance over women, acceptance of violence, cultural practices, and weak legal sanctions for societal level. Additionally, we reviewed multilevel prevention strategies in the extant literature on effective prevention and intervention efforts according to social ecological framework and proposed research, practice, and policy implications derived from this framework.
Herpesvirus associated dermal papillomatosis in Williams’ mud turtle Pelusios williamsi with effects of autogenous vaccine therapy

An adult female of Williams’ mud turtle, Pelusios williamsi long-term captive, that was allegedly caught wild in Kenya was found to have developed papilloma-like skin lesions. Excised tumors were examined histologically after routine processing with hematoxylin and eosin (H & E) stained slides, examined for the presence of viral particles by electron microscopy employing negative staining, and examined for the presence of viral DNA by PCR. Microscopic features in pre-treatment biopsies were fully diagnostic and consistent with multifocal squamous cell papilloma. Viral-type inclusion bodies were not identified. Turtle was found to be infected by reptilian herpesvirus. Association with herpesvirus and vast multiplicity of tumors thwarted surgical solution. An autogenous vaccine was prepared using 5 g of excised fresh tissue, aseptically ground, treated with diluted formalin, centrifuged to obtain a supernatant, and subsequently exposed to UV light. Autogenous vaccine induced substantial areas of necrosis of the papillomatous lesions noted by the loss of cytological architecture, nuclear loss, and by edema. The outer edges of the healing biopsies appeared to be regenerating. Therefore, our vaccine application could be considered as effective. It is difficult to treat and eliminate herpesvirus infection because of its cryptic presence and sudden onset of disease. Successful application of autogenous vaccine could be a potentially promising strategy, which deserves further testing.
Evaluation of fracture resistance in root canal-treated teeth restored using different techniques

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different coronal restoration techniques on fracture resistance of root canal-treated mandibular premolars with mesio-occluso-distal (MOD) cavities. Materials and Methods: A total of 105 mandibular premolars were selected and randomly distributed into seven groups (n = 15). MOD cavities were prepared except the control group. Root canal treatments were performed. Each tooth was embedded in acrylic resin. Groups were classified as follows; G1: intact teeth (control), G2: unfilled MOD cavity, G3: MOD + composite resin, G4: 10-mm-long fiber post + composite resin, G5: 5-mm-long fiber post + composite resin, G6: Ribbond in the occlusal surface + composite resin, and G7: horizontal fiber post + composite resin. Specimens were loaded using a universal testing machine until fracture occurs. Fracture loads were recorded and statistical interpretations were made (α = 0.05). Results: In Groups 1, 6, and 7, the greatest fracture resistance was shown and there were no significant differences among these groups (P > 0.05). No significant differences were detected among the Groups 3, 4, and 5 (P > 0.05), whereas the fracture resistances of Groups 1, 6, and 7 were significantly greater than these three groups (P < 0.05). Group 2 had the lowest fracture resistance of all groups (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Usage of horizontal post or occlusal Ribbond usage increased the fracture resistance of root canal-treated premolars with MOD cavities.
Guitar-set preview: a dataset for guitar transcription and more

The guitar is a highly popular instrument for a variety of reasons, including its ability to produce polyphonic sound and its musical versatility. The resulting variability of sounds, however, poses significant challenges to automated methods for analyzing guitar recordings. As data driven methods become increasingly popular for difficult problems like guitar transcription, sets of labeled data are highly valuable resources. In this paper we present a preview of the Guitar-Set dataset, which will provide high quality guitar recordings alongside rich annotations and metadata. In particular, by recording the instruments using a hexaphonic pickup, we are able to not only provide recordings of the individual strings but also largely automate the expensive annotation process. The dataset will contain recordings of both acoustic and electric guitars, as well as annotations including time-aligned string and fret positions, chords, beats, downbeats, and playing style.
A blueprint for blue carbon: toward an improved understanding of the role of vegetated coastal habitats in sequestering CO2

Recent research has highlighted the valuable role that coastal and marine ecosystems play in sequestering carbon dioxide (CO(2)). The carbon (C) sequestered in vegetated coastal ecosystems, specifically mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and salt marshes, has been termed blue carbon. Although their global area is one to two orders of magnitude smaller than that of terrestrial forests, the contribution of vegetated coastal habitats per unit area to long-term C sequestration is much greater, in part because of their efficiency in trapping suspended matter and associated organic C during tidal inundation. Despite the value of mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and salt marshes in sequestering C, and the other goods and services they provide, these systems are being lost at critical rates and action is urgently needed to prevent further degradation and loss. Recognition of the C sequestration value of vegetated coastal ecosystems provides a strong argument for their protection and restoration; however, it is necessary to improve scientific understanding of the underlying mechanisms that control C sequestration in these ecosystems. Here, we identify key areas of uncertainty and specific actions needed to address them.
Phosphorene/ZnO Nano‐Heterojunctions for Broadband Photonic Nonvolatile Memory Applications

High‐performance photonic nonvolatile memory combining photosensing and data storage with low power consumption ensures the energy efficiency of computer systems. This study first reports in situ derived phosphorene/ZnO hybrid heterojunction nanoparticles and their application in broadband‐response photonic nonvolatile memory. The photonic nonvolatile memory consistently exhibits broadband response from ultraviolet (380 nm) to near infrared (785 nm), with controllable shifts of the SET voltage. The broadband resistive switching is attributed to the enhanced photon harvesting, a fast exciton separation, as well as the formation of an oxygen vacancy filament in the nano‐heterojunction. In addition, the device exhibits an excellent stability under air exposure compared with reported pristine phosphorene‐based nonvolatile memory. The superior antioxidation capacity is believed to originate from the fast transfer of lone‐pair electrons of phosphorene. The unique assembly of phosphorene/ZnO nano‐heterojunctions paves the way toward multifunctional broadband‐response data‐storage techniques.
Tail Vein Infusion of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Alleviated Inflammatory Response and Improved Blood Brain Barrier Condition by Suppressing Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in a Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Rat Model

Background The current study was designed to explore the pathway through which adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADMSCs) affect brain ischemic injury. Material/Methods The improving effect of ADMSCs on the brain function and structure was evaluated in a middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) rat model. The permeability of the brain-blood barrier (BBB), inflammatory response, and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress-related signaling induced by ischemia were determined. Results The administration of ADMSCs decreased neurological severity score when compared with that in the MCAO group and also restricted the brain infarction area as well as cell apoptosis. ADMSCs suppressed the inflammation in brains by decreasing the expressions of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α, contributing to the decreased permeability of the BBB. The expressions of pro-apoptosis factors in ER stress were inhibited while that of anti-apoptosis factors were induced. Conclusions ADMSCs affected brain injury in multiple ways, not only by suppressing inflammation in the brain infarction area, but also by blocking ER stress-induced apoptosis.
Melatonin and its metabolites vs oxidative stress: From individual actions to collective protection

Oxidative stress (OS) represents a threat to the chemical integrity of biomolecules including lipids, proteins, and DNA. The associated molecular damage frequently results in serious health issues, which justifies our concern about this phenomenon. In addition to enzymatic defense mechanisms, there are compounds (usually referred to as antioxidants) that offer chemical protection against oxidative events. Among them, melatonin and its metabolites constitute a particularly efficient chemical family. They offer protection against OS as individual chemical entities through a wide variety of mechanisms including electron transfer, hydrogen transfer, radical adduct formation, and metal chelation, and by repairing biological targets. In fact, many of them including melatonin can be classified as multipurpose antioxidants. However, what seems to be unique to the melatonin's family is their collective effects. Because the members of this family are metabolically related, most of them are expected to be present in living organisms wherever melatonin is produced. Therefore, the protection exerted by melatonin against OS may be viewed as a result of the combined antioxidant effects of the parent molecule and its metabolites. Melatonin's family is rather exceptional in this regard, offering versatile and collective antioxidant protection against OS. It certainly seems that melatonin is one of the best nature's defenses against oxidative damage.
Prevalence of sarcopenia in a Danish geriatric out-patient population.

INTRODUCTION The prevalence of sarcopenia varies extensively depending on the definitions and studied populations. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of sarcopenia in a Danish geriatric out-patient population using criteria from the European Working Group on Sarcopenia (EWGSOP). METHODS Patients referred to a geriatric out-patientclinic were included. Using the EWGSOP´s recommendations, appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM), hand-grip strength (HGS) and gait speed (ten-meter walk (GS)) were assessed. Skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) was calculated by ASM/height2 (kg/m2), and patients were classified with: no sarcopenia (normal SMI), pre-sarcopenia (reduced SMI, normal HGS and GS), sarcopenia (reduced SMI and reduced HGS or GS) or severe sarcopenia (reduced SMI, HGS and GS). RESULTS A total of 189 patients were screened, 80 were included. In all, 12 (15%) had severe sarcopenia, nine (11%) sarcopenia, eight (10%) pre-sarcopenia and 51 (64%) no sarcopenia. Mean age was significantly higher in the SARC- group (sarcopenia and severe sarcopenia) than in the NOSARC-group (pre-sarcopenia and no sarcopenia) (p = 0.009), and BMI was significantly lower in the SARC-group (p < 0.0001). No difference was found in gender distribution (p = 0.729). CONCLUSIONS 26% of patients in a geriatric out-patient population had sarcopenia, which highlights that this is a common condition. Standard assessments can identify functional limitations, but not sarcopenia. The EWGSOP's recommendations are feasible, and we suggest that they should form part of the standard clinical comprehensive geriatric assessment. FUNDING none. TRIAL REGISTRATION not relevant.
Do patients actually do what we ask: patient fidelity and persistence to the Targets and Self-Management for the Control of Blood Pressure in Stroke and at Risk Groups blood pressure self-management intervention

Objective: Self-management of hypertension can reduce and control blood pressure (BP) compared with clinic monitoring. However, self-management relies on patients following an algorithm, which may be variably adhered to. This study reports fidelity of high-risk patients to the self-management algorithm set by the TASMIN-SR trial. Methods: Patients with hypertension, above target clinic BP and one or more of stroke, diabetes, coronary heart disease or chronic kidney disease, were invited to self-monitor following an individualized self-titration algorithm. Home BP readings and medication change details were submitted monthly for 12 months. Readings downloaded from patients’ electronic monitors were compared with written submissions, and protocol fidelity was assessed. Results: Two hundred and seventy-six patients were randomized to self-management and 225 (82%) completed the required training sessions. Of these, 166 (74%) completed self-management. A total of 11385 (89.6%) submitted readings were accurate compared with corresponding downloaded monitor readings. Mean error rate was 5.2% per patient, which increased with age but not comorbidities. Patients made 475 of 683 (69.5%) algorithm-recommended medication changes, equating to nearly three medication changes per patient. Mean SBP for patients who completed training and made all recommended changes dropped from 141 mmHg (95% CI 138.26–144.46) to 121 mmHg (95% CI 118.30–124.17 mmHg) compared with 129 mmHg (95% CI 125.27–136.73 mmHg) for patients who made none. Conclusion: Most patients randomized to self-management completed training; however, 36% of these had dropped out by 12 months. Self-monitoring was largely undertaken properly and accurately recorded. Fidelity with self-management was associated with lower achieved SBP. Successful implementation of self-management into daily practice requires careful training and should be accompanied by monitoring of fidelity.
LOOKING THROUGH OUTDOOR ADVERTISING IMAGES FOR BEAUTY 2 Looking through outdoor advertising images for beauty in Argentina

This investigation expands scholarship on beauty and cross-cultural communication through the unique perspective of outdoor advertising. With a content analysis method 1,700 portrayals of men and women in outdoor advertisements, from four different cultures, including Argentina, Chile, Hungary, and Romania, were examined through a framework of advertising and consumer culture, globalization, and theories of beauty. The findings reveal differences across cultures and that beauty ideals are culture specific. Implications are important for practitioners in marketing communications to better understand subtle cultural variations in order to develop effective promotional programs required in the globalized economy.
Domain Adaptive Generation of Aircraft on Satellite Imagery via Simulated and Unsupervised Learning

Object detection and classification for aircraft are the most important tasks in the satellite image analysis. The success of modern detection and classification methods has been based on machine learning and deep learning. One of the key requirements for those learning processes is huge data to train. However, there is an insufficient portion of aircraft since the targets are on military action and oper- ation. Considering the characteristics of satellite imagery, this paper attempts to provide a framework of the simulated and unsupervised methodology without any additional su- pervision or physical assumptions. Finally, the qualitative and quantitative analysis revealed a potential to replenish insufficient data for machine learning platform for satellite image analysis.
A Meander Antenna with Reconfigurable Polarization for Wireless Communication

Microstrip antennas are most widely used for wireless communication due to its properties like low cost, low profile, smaller in dimension and easy to fabricate and conformity. There are various shapes of antenna like rectangle, square, circle, triangle, dipole, meander etc. In this paper, comparison of rectangular, square, circular and meander patch microstrip antenna are done using HFSS software and meander is found to be the most effective. So meander antenna is used to achieve polarization reconfigurability at operating frequency of 2.4GHz. This polarization reconfigurable meander antenna works on the principle of reconfigurability where same antenna can be used for multiple applications in wireless communication. The meander antenna is fabricated on FR-4 substrate with εr=4.4 and thickness of 1.6mm. The simulation of all the antennas are carried out using HFSS software and measurement is done using Rohde & Schwarz ZVH8 Vector Network Analyzer.
Potters Make Shorter Pots Under Conditions of Reduced Sensory Input

Although people have made clay pots for millennia, little behavioral research has explored how they do so. We were specifically interested in potters’ use of auditory, haptic, and visual feedback. We asked what would happen if one or two of these sources of feedback were removed and potters tried to create pots of a given height, stopping when they thought they had reached that height. We asked students in a pottery class to build simple clay vessels either when they had full sensory feedback (in the control condition for all participants) or when they had reduced input from one modality (in Experiment 1) or two modalities (in Experiment 2). Participants were asked to stop building the vessels when they thought the vessels were 5 in. high. We found that participants produced shorter vessels when one or more forms of sensory feedback was reduced. The degree of shortening did not depend on the type or number of reduced sensory channels. The results are consistent with a control hypothesis where potters must have learned how to use sensory feedback from the modalities to help them control their ceramic creations. The results help highlight the importance of the intimate connections between perception and action.