Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A Randomized Clinical Trial of Asymmetric Anisometropic Correction for Anisometropic Amblyopia in Children Aged 4 to 12 Years

Aims: To compare visual acuity improvement in children with residual anisometropic amblyopia after previous treatment with spectacles and part-time patching with asymmetric anisometropic correction vs. full amblyopic-eye hyperopic correction. Method: 210 participants with anisometropic amblyopia (40 to 80 letters, approximately 20/50 to 20/320). Eligible participants (mean age 7.4 years, mean baseline visual acuity of 65 letters, mean baseline interocular acuity difference of 4.15 ± 0.96 lines) were randomly assigned to treatment for 24-months with asymmetric hyperopic correction (n = 105) or full amblyopic eye hyperopic correction (n = 105). Change in amblyopic-eye visual acuity from baseline to 3, 6, 12 and 24-month, assessed by a masked examiner until visual acuity stabilized or amblyopia resolved. Results: At 3 months, mean amblyopic-eye visual acuity improved from baseline by 18 letters (95% confidence interval [CI]: 16.9 to 19.8 letters) with asymmetric anisometropic correction and by 3 letters (95% CI: 2.1 to 3.1 letters) with full amblyopiceye hyperopic correction. After adjustment for baseline visual acuity, the letter score difference between groups was 7.9 letters (95% CI: 6.8 to 9.1 letters, P = 0.001, difference of 1.85 logMAR) at 24-months. Significant difference in letter scores was observed between groups after 24-months of treatment. Overall treatment outcome was not related to age, sex, or prior treatment history, but were related to better baseline visual acuity and the degree of anisometropia. Conclusion: Visual acuity was greater improvement with asymmetric anisometropic correction treatment than full amblyopiceye hyperopic correction treatment at 24-month in children with residual anisometropic amblyopia.
Worst-case scenarios identification approach for the evaluation of advanced driver assistance systems in intelligent/autonomous vehicles under multiple conditions

Abstract To demonstrate the expected performance of an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) in an intelligent or a highly automated vehicle test approaches should include a combination of simulations, track tests, and road tests. The main objective of our work was to propose a new evaluation approach conducted by an external entity where the vehicle is treated as a black box. This approach allowed for the identification of a set of worst-case scenarios for a given ADAS application and combined the three test approaches mentioned earlier. Our proposed evaluation approach is broken down into three parts: (1) Scenarios synthesis, sampling strategy, and simulations, (2) Risk assessment and classification, and (3) Validation. In this article, we present our proposed approach for the validation portion. The validation portion can be further broken down into three parts. The first step included a description of the studied autonomous emergency braking (AEB), physical track tests, and of the different machines and ensemble learning techniques employed to create the predictive model. The second part utilized the Field Operational Tests database (SPMD), to implement the new sampling strategy based on the original, modified, and multivariate Metropolis-Hastings algorithm. The third part focused on collecting the prediction results, then assess the risk of each test, to classify them using a non-supervised technique (k-Means clustering). This allowed us to build a set of worst-case scenarios to make a final selection. Finally, two web applications were developed and deployed.
Mechanical properties and applications of 2D black phosphorus

Single- or few-layer forms of black phosphorus, so called phosphorene, were isolated by exfoliation in 2014 as 2D layered materials holding great promise in electronic and optoelectronic fields. In this perspective, we highlight recent developments in black phosphorus research, in particular, we will focus on the mechanical properties of its 2D form. Its unique puckered structure is responsible for strong anisotropy in mechanical and transport properties, different from graphene and transition-metal dichalcogenide 2D materials. This peculiar mechanical anisotropy can be exploited for applications such as nanomechanical resonators, thermoelectric devices, and motion sensors with tunable functions inaccessible by isotropic materials. Current bottlenecks hindering further progress in devices applications involve first surface degradation in environmental conditions which, in turn, can be exploited in surface friction mechanics to achieve superlubricity. In this framework, the investigation of mechanical properties of phosphorene will be pivotal for facile fabrication, transfer, and resolution of technical hurdles as well the discovery of novel applications. As research directions in next foreseeable future, we will discuss the challenge of crosstalk between mechanical and transport properties, in particular, how the stress–strain stimulations can be used to tune optoelectronic and thermoelectric performance.
Propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Bienestar Psicológico SPWB de Carol d. Riff en estudiantes de secundaria de la UGEL 02

Se estudiaron las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Bienestar Psicológico SPWB de Riff en escolares secundarias de la UGEL 02. Con dicho fin y trabajando con 1190 adolescentes, que fueron seleccionados bajo muestreo probabilístico, se administró dicho instrumento. Se redujo la escala de 34 a 12 ítems tomando como criterio la correlación ítem-test ≥ . 30, y la tabla factorial ≥ . 40. Se verificó la pertinencia del modelo de cuatro factores para medir bienestar psicológico en adolescentes: Autonomía, Crecimiento, Propósito y Autoaceptación. La consistencia interna cuantificada con los coeficientes Omega y Alpha fueron de 0.86 y 0.72, considerándose aceptable. Se elaboraron normas de interpretación basadas en rangos percentilares.
Penggunaan Message Appeals dalam Strategi Pesan Kampanye Anti Kekerasan Berbasis Gender Online

Meningkatnya kasus Kekerasan Berbasis Gender Online (KBGO) dalam enam tahun terakhir membuat Sub Divisi Digital At-Risks SAFEnet (Southeast Asia Freedom of Expression Network) melakukan Kampanye “Awas KBGO! ” untuk memberikan warning kepada publik. Strategi pesan dengan menggunakan daya tarik pesan masih belum berhasil untuk meningkatkan awareness publik. Penelitian ini berfokus untuk menganalisis kekuatan dan tantangan penggunaan message appeals dalam strategi pesan Kampanye “Awas KBGO! ”. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah studi kasus pada organisasi nirlaba SAFEnet dengan teknik pengumpulan data yakni wawancara, observasi, dan studi pustaka. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Kampanye “Awas KBGO! ” menggunakan strategi pesan message appeals (daya tarik pesan) yang terbagi menjadi dua yaitu reasoning appeals (daya tarik alasan) dan emotional appeals (daya tarik emosional). Emotional appeals yang digunakan menimbulkan dua perasaan yaitu perasaan positif dan perasaan negatif. Penggunaan pesan kampanye yang menimbulkan perasaan negatif berupa fear appeals lebih dominan dibandingkan dengan pesan positif. Kekuatan pesan kampanye terletak pada penggunaan data dan fakta, sedangkan fear appeals justru menjadi tantangan karena menimbulkan perasaan tidak nyaman bagi target audiens. Substansi penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi berupa rekomendasi kebijakan baru kepada SAFEnet untuk memperbanyak pesan kampanye yang memanusiakan (humanize) dengan narasi positif dan teknik storytelling.
(Z)-4,6-Di­chloro-N-(4-chloro­phen­yl)quinoline-3-carbimidoyl chloride

The title imidoyl chloride, C16H8Cl4N2, has formed accidentally as a side product during the synthesis of a quinolin-3-one derivative. The mol­ecule is not flat [the dihedral angle between the 4,6-di­chloro­quinoline and the imidoyl chloride planes is 53.43 (5)°], preventing π-conjugation over the complete entity. In the crystal, C—H⋯N hydrogen bonding between a chloro­phenyl C—H group and the quinoline N atom, as well as π–π stacking between neighbouring quinoline rings, consolidate the packing.
Review on the effectiveness of Canadian and American mental health courts

Objective: This systematic review synthesizes mental health court (MHC) research across the United States and Canada. This study reviews and compares the operations and practices of MHCs across both countries, as well as their recidivism rates. Methods: We gathered from existing literature to present common MHC practices used across the United States. However, in response to the lack of literature about Canadian day-to-day practices, we developed a questionnaire and contacted every Canadian MHC. In total, we contacted 36 Canadian MHCs, and 19 courts filled out a questionnaire. With respect to recidivism rates, we conducted a comprehensive literature search in February and March 2019 in PsycINFO, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and National Criminal Justice Reference Service Abstracts using the keywords mental health court, therapeutic justice, serious mental illness, mentally ill offenders, mental health diversion and problem-solving courts. Results: Canadian and American MHCs have similar practices. However, American MHC’s have more robust screening measures and typically admit more participants with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder into their programs compared to Canadian MHCs. MHC participants in both countries typically had lower recidivism rates compared to regular docket court participants. Conclusions: MHC research should inform public policy. Additional research should move in the direction of discovering the predictors for why MHCs reduce recidivism.
Arduino Based Voice Controlled Robot Vehicle

This project was developed in a way that the robot is controlled by voice commands. An android application with a microcontroller is used for required tasks. The connection between the android app and the vehicle is facilitated with Bluetooth technology. The robot is controlled by buttons on the application or by spoken commands of the user. The movement of the robot is facilitated by the two dc servo motors connected with microcontroller at the receiver side. The commands from the application is converted in to digital signals by the Bluetooth RF transmitter for an appropriate range (about 100 meters) to the robot. At the receiver end the data gets decoded by the receiver and is fed to the microcontroller which drives the DC motors for the necessary work. The aim of Voice Controlled Robotic Vehicle is to perform the required task by listening to the commands of the user. A prior preparatory session is needed for the smooth operation the robot by the user. For the same a code is used for giving instruction to the controller.
Electronically Tunable Mixed-Mode Universal Filter Employing a Single Active Block and a Minimum Number of Passive Components

A recently developed active building block, namely Voltage Differencing Extra X Current Conveyor (VD-EXCCII), is employed in the design of multi input single output (MISO), electronically tunable mixed-mode universal filter. The filter provides low pass (LP), high pass (HP), band pass (BP), band reject (BR) and all pass (AP) responses in current-mode (CM), voltage-mode (VM), trans-impedance-mode (TIM) and trans-admittance-mode (TAM). The filter employs a single VD-EXCCII, three resistors and two capacitors. Additionally, a CM single input multi output (SIMO) filter can be derived from the same circuit topology by only adding current output terminals. The attractive features of the filter include: (i) the ability to operate in all four modes, (ii) the tunability of the Q factor independent of pole frequency, (iii) the low output impedance for the VM filter, (iv) the high output impedance current output for CM and TAM filters and (v) no requirement for double/negative input signals (voltage/current) for response realization. The VD-EXCCII and its layout is designed and validated in Cadence Virtuoso using 0.18 µm pdk from Silterra Malaysia with a supply voltage of ±1.25 V. The operation of the filter is examined at the 8.0844 MHz characteristic frequency. A non-ideal parasitic and sensitivity analysis is also carried out to study the effect of process and components spread on the filter performance.
Investigation of a new phase in Cu-containing Fe-Ni alloy for corrosion resistance behavior

ABSTRACT In order to recognize the mechanisms of corrosion resistance in Cu-containing Fe-Ni alloys, two experimental composition 39.0Ni-57.1Fe-3.9Cu and 39.4Ni-57.7Fe-2.9Cu (at.-%) were designed according to the double-cluster model. The corrosion resistance measurements indicated that the alloy 39.0Ni-57.1Fe-3.9Cu possessed equal corrosion resistance to conventional steels 304 while the corrosion resistance of 39.4Ni-57.7Fe-2.9Cu was deteriorated by a new secondary precipitate phase. Observation by transmission electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer showed evidence of the new phase in alloy 39.4Ni-57.7Fe-2.9Cu which having a crystal structure in a face-centered-cubic (FCC) symmetry and owning parameter a = 8. 2Å. A possible atomic composition was confirmed to be 16.8Ni-74.9Fe-8.3Cu.
Eﬃcacy of Ultrasound Intrinsic Compression Strain Elastography in Prediction of Malignancy in Thyroid Nodules with Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology Correlation

Background: Different diagnostic modalities are used to evaluate and diagnose efficiently thyroid nodules. These include Clinical Examinations, Thyroid Function Test (TFT), Scintiscan, Ultrasonography (USG), Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC), and Histopathological examination. However, clinical assessment, TFT and USG have been poor parameters for assessing thyroid nodules. The objective is to this study was aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Ultrasound Elastography for the prediction of malignancy in thyroid nodule. Subjects and Methods: After obtaining written informed consent, demographic data such as age, sex and clinical features like, swelling, mode of onset, difficulty in swallowing, difficulty in breathing, hoarseness of voice obtained through an interview and recorded on predesigned and pretested proforma (Annexure II). Further these patients were subjected Grayscale Ultrasound, Ultrasound Elastography and FNAC. Results: Malignant lesions were noted in 19 patients on FNAC. Among them, 16 (84.21%) patients had malignant lesions while 3 (15.79%) patients had benign lesions based on combined USE and ECI criteria. This difference was statistically significant (p<0.001). The sensitivity of combined USE and ECI criteria in the diagnosis of malignant lesions was 84.21% with Specificity of 81.69%, PPV 55.17% and NPV 95.08%. Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study it may be concluded that, USE as determined by the Ragos criteria, TI RADS score are highly associated with malignant thyroid lesions and useful in differentiating the malignant thyroid lesions from benign ones.
A Neyman-Pearson Proper Way to Universal Testing of Multiple Hypotheses Formed by Groups of Distributions

The asymptotically optimal Neyman-Pearson procedures of detection for models characterized by M discrete probability distributions arranged into K, 2 ≤ K ≤ M groups considered as hypotheses are investigated. The sequence of tests based on a growing number of observations is logarithmically asymptotically optimal (LAO) when a certain part of the given error probability exponents (reliabilities) provides positives values for all other reliabilities. LAO tests sequences for some models of objects, including cases, when rejection of decision may be permitted, and when part, or all given error probabilities decrease subexponentially with an increase in the of number of experiments, are desined. For all reliabilities of such tests single-letter characterizations are obtained. A simple case with three distributions and two hypotheses is considered.
Consensus Statement for Pharmacological Management of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A Pragmatic Approach

Introduction: In the absence of high-quality evidence for Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), supportive care is advocated during this pandemic. We aim to develop a consensus statement from global experts for pharmacological management, based on the pathophysiology of COVID-19. Material and Methods: We used a modified Delphi methodology in three steps: 1) Formulation of the steering committee and questionnaire; 2) Delphi methodology and selection of experts; 3) Final meeting of the steering committee and analysis, discussion, preparation, and presentation of captured data. Results: 34 (73·9%) experts accepted the invitation for the study. We conducted two rounds of Delphi and consensus (>70% votes) was achieved on 11 out of 24 statements after the end of round two. Conclusion: This global consensus suggests that “Anti-viral therapy should be administered in the early infection phase of COVID-19 followed by low dose steroid therapy in pulmonary phase. Prophylactic dose anticoagulation should be used in hospitalized, mild to moderate COVID-19 patients. We make no suggestions for the use of immune modulation therapy”.
A case report of false positive Bence Jones proteinuria.

With only rare exceptions,Bence-Jones proteinuria reflects a malignant condition. BJP occurs frequently in patients with Multiple myeloma. It is a plasma cell dyscrasia characterised by monoclonal proliferation of B cells. When there is excess production of antibodies light chains production exceeds heavy chain production and the excess light chains get excreted resulting in positive Bence Jones proteinuria. Monoclonal production of antibodies causes a discrete, intense band in the gamma region called as M band, the hallmark for the diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Though Bence Jones proteinuria is not a prerequisite for the diagnosis of multiple myeloma, positive bence jones proteinuria points towards the diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Here we report a false positive case of bence jones proteinuria normal Electrophoresis pattern.
Spice bioactives in edible packaging

Edible packaging received significant attention in recent years. The main advantage of edible packaging over synthetic packaging is that they are environment friendly. The material used in edible packaging (lipids, polysaccharides, proteins) is generally recognized as safe and it acts as a barrier to gases, light and moisture. Spices have been traditionally used for its medicinal value. Spice extract or its essential oil possesses various bioactive compounds which are known for their antioxidant and antimicrobial property. Incorporation of spice extract or its essential oil into edible packaging exerts antimicrobial activity against the food pathogens thus preventing food spoilage and enhances the shelf-life and also increases the nutritional value of the final product. Antioxidant properties of spices retard the lipid oxidation. Dietary allergy and intolerance are also associated with packaging material and spices. Because of the high cost of film-forming material, scaling-up of edible packaging has remained a problem.
Acción colectiva territorial en el contexto fronterizo México-Guatemala. Productores de limón persa del Distrito de Riego San Gregorio

El objetivo de este artículo es examinar los mecanismos de acción colectiva que implementaron los pequeños productores de limón persa en el Distrito de Riego San Gregorio en la región fronteriza México-Guatemala. El análisis de las estrategias que estos actores desarrollaron en las áreas de producción, difusión de conocimientos y comercialización, revela las formas en que enfrentan los retos del desarrollo territorial y los cambios en el sector alimentario. Debido a que la producción de este cítrico es un proceso reciente en el territorio, no se cuentan con estadísticas específicas y estudios previos para tomarlos como referencia, por lo que se parte de un estudio exploratorio para realizar una metodología de perspectiva cualitativa basada en la observación participante, entrevistas a distintos actores locales, conocimiento de la historia oral, aplicación de una encuesta a pequeños productores y la consulta de bases de datos. Se encontró que, para contender frente a la reestructuración del sector alimentario, los productores locales recuperaron elementos endógenos del territorio, lo que les permitió cooperar y coordinarse mediante organizaciones y la acción colectiva. Con ello adoptaron y adaptaron a sus condiciones un programa externo de introducción de un nuevo cultivo. Al ser un proceso reciente, se cuentan con pocos estudios de limón en la región. Palabras clave: territorios rurales; globalización; pequeños productores; comercialización; frontera México-Guatemala. Abstract The aim of this paper is to examine the collective action mechanisms implemented by the small Persian lemon producers in the San Gregorio Irrigation District in the Mexico-Guatemala border region. The analysis of the strategies that these actors developed in the production, dissemination of knowledge, and commercialization areas reveals the way in which small producers face the challenges of territorial development and changes in the food sector. Because the production of this citrus fruit is a recent process in the territory, there are no specific statistics and previous studies to take them as a reference, so it starts with an exploratory study to later carry out a qualitative perspective methodology based on participant observation interviews with different local actors, knowledge of the oral history, the application of a survey to the small producers, and the consultation of databases. It is found that to fight against the restructuring in the food sector, the local producers recovered endogenous elements to the territory, which allowed them to cooperate and coordinate through organizations and collective action. With this, they adopted and adapted to their conditions an external program to introduce a new crop.
Improving Quantitative Abilities and Attitudes in Clinical Psychology Courses: Longitudinal Assessment of a Blended Learning Intervention

Background: Many students report negative attitudes toward research methods and statistics (RMS), and these attitudes are associated with impaired performance. Student interest in clinical psychology suggests that clinical courses may provide a promising venue for integrating RMS instruction. This approach may be particularly valuable for students from underrepresented groups in psychology. Objective: We evaluated whether integrating core RMS concepts into undergraduate clinical psychology courses using a blended learning intervention improved students’ quantitative knowledge and attitudes. Exploratory analyses assessed whether the intervention had differential efficacy for students from underrepresented groups. Method: Students completed pre- and post-course assessments of content knowledge, perceived RMS competence, implicit theories of quantitative skills, and statistics anxiety. We compared changes in student outcomes before (n = 101) and after (n = 91) implementing the blended learning intervention. Results: Overall, the intervention did not result in greater improvements in content knowledge, perceived RMS competence, or statistics anxiety. However, exploratory analyses suggested that the intervention was more effective for first-generation and racial/ethnic minority students. Change in endorsement of a growth-oriented mindset for quantitative skills was marginally stronger among students in courses implementing the blended learning intervention. Conclusion: These findings suggest that integrating RMS content in clinical psychology courses may confer modest benefits for students’ knowledge and attitudes toward quantitative skills, especially among students from underrepresented groups.