Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Athletic injury rehabilitation adherence

This study investigated gender and experience differences of sports medicine specialistsr (SMSsr) rehabilitation adherence attitudes and judgrments and assessed the factors that influence injured athletes' adherence to athletic injury rehabilitation programs. Certified athletic trainers from District 2 of the NATA completed a questionnaire developed by the investigator that focused on the attitudes and judgrments of SMSs concerningr successful and unsuccessful adherence strategies they have used in their rehabilitation programs. The exercise rehabilitation questionnaire consisted of 6o statements deemed relevant to injury rehabilitation adherence. The statements were categorized into seven scales: trainersr influence, environmental influences, athletesr personality, pain tolerance, self-motivation, goals and incentives, and significant others. ANOVA revealed no significant difference for either gender or experience of subjects for any of the seven scales. An analysis of questionnaire item responses revealed the following as factors important to exercise rehabilitation: (a) good rapport and communication between the SMS and the injured athlete, (b) explanation of the injury and rehabilitation regimen, (c) convenience and accessibility of the rehabilitation facility, (d) rehabilitation sessions planned around the athleters busy schedule, (e) belief on the part of the injured athlete that the program is worth attending, (f) personal supervision and regular monitoring, (g) need for the injured athlete to see imrnediate results, and (h) support from significant others. SMSs reported education, goal setting, encouragement, monitoring progress, and support systems as successful adherence strategies. Threats and rehabilitation without monitoring were reported as unsuccessful strategies. ATHLETIC IN」 URY REHABILITATION ADHERENCE A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the Division of Health, PhYsical Education, and Recreation Ithaca CoIlege In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Science by Sharon Ann Mullins September 1991 CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL MASTER OF SCIENCE THESIS This is to certify that the Master of Science Thesis for Sharon Ann MuIIins submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in the Division of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at fthaca College has been approved. Division of
Health care reform: opportunities for improving adolescent health.

There is little doubt that adolescents are a significant underserved segment of our population. The major health risks facing the estimated 34 million adolescents in the United States today are traceable to psychosocial behavioral and economic factors. The following statistics illustrate the challenge of meeting adolescent health needs now and in the foreseeable future : Unintentional injury is the leading cause of adolescent deaths and accounts for more deaths than all other causes combined; Homicide is the second leading cause of death for adolescents ages 15 through 19; Suicide is the third leading cause of death for adolescents ages 15 through 19; Every year 1 million 15- to 19-year-old adolescent females become pregnant; Every year 3 million adolescents ages 19 and younger contract a sexually transmitted disease; Among 9–12th grade students surveyed in the 1991 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System 27.5 percent we re current smokers and 51 percent consumed alcohol during the 30 days preceding the survey; 1 out of 7 adolescents is without health insurance. (excerpt)
Data Compatibility Issues: How to Prevent Miscoding and Dropped Observations When Using U.S. Office of Personnel Management Data Sets

A critical comparison of the agency identifier codes in the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) and FedScope data sets reveals three distinct types of issues will occur when researchers attempt to merge the data sets: (a) a single agency is assigned different codes across data sets; (b) a single code is assigned to different agencies across data sets; and (c) a single code is assigned to two or more agencies in the FEVS data set and a separate agency in the FedScope data set. Between 2013 and 2016, these issues are present in almost all major federal departments. Compatibility issues between the agency identifiers could cause the user to drop observations unnecessarily or unknowingly combine two different agencies’ data improperly. If uncorrected, these issues will distort the analysis of studies that rely on this combination of data. However, researchers can correct for this issue and still use Office of Personnel Management (OPM) identifiers to combine data across multiple data sets.
On a shape derivative formula for a family of star-shaped domains

In this work, we consider again the shape derivative formula for a volume cost functional which we studied in preceding papers where we used the Minkowski deformation and the support functions in the convex setting. Here, we extend it to some non convex domains, namely the star-shaped ones. The formula also happens to be an extension of a well known formula in the Brunn-Minkowski theory. Finally, we illustrate the formula by applying it to the computation of the shape derivative for a shape optimization problem and by giving an algorithm based on the gradient method.
Obesity and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Bridge between Two Worlds

Obesity and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are two chronic illnesses with far reaching effects. Although both diseases are manifested in physiologically different ways, they share many molecular similarities and affect millions of individuals. Three mechanistic links for these two diseases include: brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), insulin, and chronic inflammation. BDNF has long been associated with neuronal growth and synaptic plasticity but has also been linked to hunger control. Studies independently investigating obesity and AD have shown down-regulation of BDNF in both pathologies. While insulin functions as a critical regulator of blood glucose, insulin resistance and feedback inhibition of insulin production have both been described in the initiation and maintenance of obesity and AD. Lastly, chronic inflammation may lead to and result from AD and obesity. For example, brain inflammation in AD may lead to neurodegeneration, while obesity may also place the body in a state of chronic inflammation. This review seeks to elucidate and bridge the gap between obesity and AD, thus identifying new therapeutic targets common to both diseases.
The Effect of Colchicine in Improving the Symptoms of Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Due to low effectiveness of drugs in osteoarthritis treatment, finding new drugs always consider. Although colchicine has been described as a disease moderator medicine for osteoarthritis disease or symptoms, few studies have been carried out about the effect of it in soothing symptoms of patients with knee osteoarthritis. METHODS: This RCT was conducted on 62 patients with idiopathic knee osteoarthritis. Pain intensity, the degree of functional disability, and the patients’ clinical health were assessed by VAS, modified WOMAC index and modified HAQ questionnaire, respectively. The patients were then randomly assigned to two groups of oral colchicine group (0.5mg/bid) and placebo group and undergone treatment for 4 months. Assessment repeated in 3 and 4 months. IRCT code: IRCT2015071623240N1. FINDINGS: Compared to the beginning of the study, the intensity of pain in both groups was reduced and the degree of functional disability and the patients’ clinical health were improved in the 3 and 4 months of study, too. Nevertheless, the percentages of pain severity improvement in colchicine group in comparison to placebo were significantly higher (3 mo: 29% vs. 16%, respectively, p=0.030; 4 mo: 37% vs. 20%, respectively, p=0.014). In addition, the percentages of physical function improvement in colchicine group in comparison to placebo were significantly higher (3 mo: 26% vs. 16%, respectively, p=0.048; 4 mo: 28% vs. 20%, respectively, p=0.036). CONCLUSION: Use of colchicine for four months in patients with knee osteoarthritis can reduce pain and improve physical function.
Neonatal nutritional strategy of a viviparous elasmobranch with extremely low reproductive output

Throughout evolutionary history, elasmobranchs have developed diverse reproductive strategies. Little focused work, however, has addressed how neonatal nutritional state is affected by differing degrees of maternal investment associated with these markedly different reproductive strategies. To investigate the effect of maternal investment on the nutritional quality of pups during the early life history of an extremely viviparous elasmobranch, quantitative biomarker analysis including lipids, fatty acids and stable isotopes was conducted. Using the cownose rayRhinoptera bonasus(histotrophic viviparous) as a model, we found that pups were initially born in a positive nutritional state, enriched in physiologically important essential fatty acids and nitrogen and carbon stable isotope values (δ15N and δ13C), a result of maternal intrauterine transfer. A systematic decrease in some fatty acids and δ15N values, as well as a decrease in cholesterol with growth, confirmed that these substrates were derived from maternal resources and used in initial metabolic processes following birth. An observed increase in condition factor, plasma essential fatty acids and triglyceride:cholesterol ratio with increasing body size identified a progression towards successful independent foraging with pups not displaying marked nutritional deficiency or fasting phases. Our multi-tracer approach allowed the identification of 2 size classes of young rays (<50 and <70 cm disc width) that displayed distinct physiological states. Since prenatal maternal investment is critical for offspring condition and to promote successful foraging post birth, understanding the trophic ecology and physiological state of pups during their first year is critical to guide management and conservation within nursery grounds.
PREVISÃO DE DEMANDA UTILIZANDO MÉTODOS COMBINADOS E OPINIÃO DE ESPECIALISTAS: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA

Combinar e ajustar métodos de previsão de demanda quantitativos com o julgamento de previsores é uma ferramenta que está sendo utilizada por alguns autores na tentativa de melhorar a precisão das previsões. Este trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar uma análise sistêmica do conteúdo sobre combinações e ajustes de previsões utilizando o julgamento, em trabalhos relevantes para o tema. Para seleção do portfólio bibliográfico utilizou-se a metodologia ProknowC. Os resultados indicaram que diferentes métodos podem ser utilizados para fazer previsões quantitativas e que métodos para estruturação de julgamentos podem ser um diferencial para aumentar a precisão das previsões de futuras pesquisas, estudos atuais também estão sendo direcionados para entender a influência do perfil dos especialistas nas previsões. A partir deste artigo de revisão de literatura, foi possível identificar oportunidades para futuros trabalhos.
Akıllı Cep Telefonu Bağımlılığı: Kişilik Özellikleri ve Kullanım Örüntülerinin Etkinliği Üzerine Bir İnceleme

Gunumuzde dunyasinda akilli cep telefonlari; onemli bilgi ve iletisim teknolojileri olarak kullanilmaktadir. Onceleri sadece aramalar ve yazili/resimli mesaj gonderme kabiliyetine sahip olan cep telefonlari; artik e-posta ve Internet erisimi, kisa mesafeli kablosuz iletisim, oyun ve eglence, muzik dinleme, is, sosyal ag, TV izleme, fotografcilik, video cekme veya yol tarifi alma ve GPS kullanma dâhil bircok islevi yerine getirmektedir. Bu haliyle cep telefonlari, insanlik tarihinde en cok kullanilan teknolojilerden biri haline gelmis durumdadir. Halen, dunya genelinde 4,5 milyardan fazla insan cep telefonu kullanmaktadir (www.trthaber.com). Bircok yonden insanlarin hayatini kolaylastiran bu teknoloji harikalari; asiri kullanim sonunda bagimlilik olusturabilmektedir. Ozellikle diger iletisim araclariyla kiyaslandiginda cep telefonu tasima ve baglanti kurmadaki kolaylik; bagimliligi daha guclu yapabilmektedir. Iste bu arastirma universite ogrencisi gibi toplumun genc ve dinamik kesiminin cep telefonu bagimlilik duzeyini, bagimlilik ile kisilik ozellikleri ve kullanim oruntusu arasindaki iliskiyi ortaya koymayi amaclamaktadir. Saha arastirmasi yonteminin kullanildigi calismada; veriler 415 katilimcidan yuz yuze anket teknigiyle toplanmistir. Arastirmada sonucunda universite ogrencilerinin orta duzey bagimliliga sahip oldugu ortaya cikmistir. Kadinlarin bagimlilik duzeyleri, erkeklerden daha yuksektir. Gunluk cep telefonu kullanim suresi arttikca, bagimlilik duzeyinde bir artis yasanmaktadir. Kisilik ozellikleri icinde Norotiklik ve Ozdenetimlilik; cep telefonu bagimliliginin negatif anlamli belirleyicisi konumundadir.
Die periprozedurale Embolie bei perkutaner transluminaler Angioplastie (PTA) und Stenting der Arteria carotis interna: Risikofaktoren, neurologische und kognitive Beeinträchtigung in Abhängigkeit zur diffusionsgewichteten Magnetresonanztomographie (DWI)

Die Dissertation von Jutta Reidt befasst sich mit dem Auftreten zerebraler Embolien bei perkutaner transluminaler Angioplastie (PTA) der Karotisstenose. Anhand einer prospektiven neurologischen und neuropsychologischen Untersuchung sowie durch Einsatz der diffusionsgewichteten Magnetresonanztomographie (DWI) konnte die Bedeutung verschiedener kardiovaskularer Risikofaktoren fur das Auftreten periprozeduraler Embolien ermittelt werden. Die Untersuchung zeigt, dass die Erhebung kardiovaskularer Risikofaktoren vor der Durchfuhrung einer Angioplastie der Arteria carotis wichtig ist, da sie eine Risikoabschatzung fur das Auftreten periprozeduraler Embolien erlaubt. Daruber hinaus leistet die Arbeit einen Beitrag zum Stellenwert der DWI im Rahmen der PTA der Karotisstenose.
The complete mitochondrial genome of the meerkat (Suricata suricatta) and its phylogenetic relationship with other feliform species

Abstract The meerkat, Suricata suricatta, is a highly social member of the mongoose family (Herpestidae) and the only extant species of the genus Suricata. We present the first complete mitochondrial genome of the meerkat, assembled with a seed-and-extend algorithm using three closely related species as references. Phylogenetic analyses using 22 mitochondrial genome sequences confirm the position of meerkat within the Herpestidae family and the Feliformia, a suborder of Carnivora, with high support values. This position is in good agreement with formerly conducted studies based on a small number of mitochondrial and nuclear gene fragments. Our complete mitochondrial genome represents a valuable resource for further phylogenetic studies, especially of the underrepresented members of the Herpestidae family.
Polypyrrole nanoparticles-based soft actuator for artificial muscle applications

Currently, a straightforward fabrication technique for the development of soft actuators to explore their potential in robotic applications using environmentally compatible raw materials represents an important challenge. A conventional conducting polymer, such as polypyrrole (PPy), shows promising conductivity for such applications. This study presents the synthesis of PPy/polyvinyl alcohol (PPy/PVA)-based ion exchange polymer films containing PEDOT:PSS/SWNT/IL electrodes that undergo conformational changes in response to the applied voltage. Four types of ionic polymer actuator films with different sizes of PPy nanoparticles were fabricated to investigate the size-dependent electromechanical actuation performance. The aim of this study is to design and develop a stable, flexible, and reliable film actuator for robotic applications. Scanning electron microscopy and transmittance electron microscopy were performed to observe the surface morphology and detailed structure of the fabricated actuator films. The current density and ionic conductivity are demonstrated by the cyclic voltammogram and linear sweep voltammogram, respectively. The enhanced values of the water uptake, ion exchange capacity and ionic conductivity of the PPy/PVA polymer composite films enhanced the electrical properties and the tip deflection performance as compared to those of the other reported expensive perfluorinated polymer-based membrane actuators. A two finger-based micro gripping device was also developed, in which both the fingers were made up of the O-PPy/PVA/EL-based ion exchange polymer films. This mechanically stable and flexible film actuator fabricated via a synergistic combination of PPy/PVA composition containing PEDOT:PSS/SWNT/IL electrode surfaces possesses a substantial potential as an actuator material for micro robotic applications.
Providing trauma-informed pediatric care for underserved populations: Reflections on a teaching intervention

National organizations call for providing trauma-informed care (TIC) to those who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and to the population as a whole. All providers and staff are at risk for experiencing stress and burnout when they care for patients with multiple complex needs and insufficient resources. All are at risk but not all develop burnout. This study shares findings from a pilot project to implement training on ACEs and toxic stress in a busy urban pediatric primary care practice. Using a mixed-methods approach, we assessed pre and post self-reported knowledge and attitudes via surveys (n = 52), baseline in-depth interviews (n = 16), focus groups (three groups, n = 36), and follow-up interviews (n = 13). After training, staff reported a marginally significant increase in rating the office as doing a good job meeting the needs of families around childhood trauma (72% vs. 46%, p = 0.057). Key themes from baseline in-depth interviews and focus groups identified the following: (1) pervasiveness of trauma and adversity among families in the practice, (2) empathy for families with significant social needs, (3) feelings of frustration to alleviate stressors identified during visits, (4) need for social support and coping mechanisms to alleviate workplace stress, and (5) receptiveness to enhance knowledge and understanding. Key themes from follow-up interviews and focus groups highlighted the impact of compassion fatigue and strategies to promote self-care. We discuss these findings and challenges in relation to providing TIC and professional development.
COMPARISON OF TRADITIONAL AND AGILE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT METHODOLOGY: A SHORT SURVEY

This paper explains comparison between traditional and agile software development methodologies. Due to the significant use of software development processes, in product development this discussion is quite important. For discussion, their definitions, development life cycles, critical practices, advantages, disadvantages used as evaluative parameters including six different modes, three from each. This research also summarizes limitations and factors used to control the cost of both methodologies. The discussion continued with the conclusion that what are the core steps while selecting desired software development methodology either traditional or agile and what will be the impact of the end product.
Protective effects of some medicinal plants against myocardial hypoxia

: Myocardial hypoxia is one of the main complications of myocardial ischemic injury which have high morbidity and mortality. The aim of this review is to investigate the protective effects of medicinal plants in myocardial hypoxia. The words cardiomyocytes alongside with hypox* or myocardial hypoxia, in combination with some herbal terms such as medicinal plant, phyto* and herb*, were used to search for relevant publications indexed in the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) and PubMed. Finally after all revisions, 74 articles were included in this study. Available evidence shows that certain medicinal plants and herbal derivatives can exert their myocardial protective effects against hypoxia using several pathways. These mechanisms include antioxidant properties such as savaging reactive oxygen species (ROS) and activation antioxidant pathways, suppressing pro-apoptotic genes and regulate apoptosis pathways, regulating autophagy and related pathways, reducing inflammation and suppress proinflammatory cytokines and pathways, inhibiting intracellular Ca 2+ influx, antiplatelet aggregation, stimulating the adenosine triphosphate (ATP) generation in mitochondria and mitochondrial respiration, promoting autophagy, regulating hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha (HIF-1α) expression, decreasing the expression of angiotensin, reducing cardiac troponin I (cTnI) and creatine kinase-MB (CK-MB) and up-regulation of epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs). Thus, clinicians can use the medicinal herbs as an effective treatment against myocardial hypoxia. Post-ischemia and chronic treatment of cardioprotection maybe consider as a therapeutic strategies than short term and pre-treatment methods in clinical setting. Nevertheless, more clinical trial studies are required in order to obtain more reliable results.
A Fovea-Like Representation of Space in Mouse Visual Cortex

Human retinas contain a fovea, a region of densely packed photoreceptors, which we rely on for detailed vision. Accordingly, the visual cortex of humans contains an overrepresentation of the fovea and cells in this region have small receptive fields. Mice lack a fovea, and consequently a cortical foveal representation, placing potential limits on the translation of research in mice to humans. Here we reveal a previously unsuspected organization of the visual cortex of mice that strongly resembles that foveal organization of human visual cortex. Using population receptive-field (pRF) mapping techniques, which allow estimates to be made of aggregate receptive field sizes, we found that mouse visual cortex contains a region in which pRFs are considerably smaller. This region represents a location in space directly in front of, and slightly above, the mouse. The similarity to the human visual cortex has important implications for the use of the mouse model of vision.
Calls to End All Single-Family Zoning Need More Scrutiny

In their Viewpoints, both Manville, Monkkonen, and Lens (this issue) and Wegmann (this issue) make passionate calls to eliminate single-family zoning altogether. Single-family zoning in the United States has been implicated in reducing the supply of affordable housing and exacerbating inequity and racial segregation, among other ills (Chakraborty, Knaap, Nguyen, & Shin, 2010). Several cities and states, notably Minneapolis (MN) and Oregon, are attempting to address these ills by actively planning a future that will allow multifamily units by right in neighborhoods that presently allow nothing but detached, single-family housing. Many other communities around the nation are considering similar changes, and the moment appears ripe to vigorously question the future of singlefamily zoning in the United States. These questions deserve consideration—and greater scrutiny. Minneapolis and Oregon are bold experiments worthy of attention. And the Viewpoints rightly criticize the traditional arguments for single-family zoning and the biases planners often display toward preserving exclusive single-family neighborhoods. Still, calls for “fullthroated denunciation” (Wegmann, this issue, p. 117) of all single-family zoning should be received with caution given the available evidence and the political context of planning. Let us consider some fundamental questions.
Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker disease (PRNP p.D202N) presenting with atypical parkinsonism

The p.D202N mutation in PRNP is a rare variant associated with Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker disease (GSS), a genetic form of prion cerebral amyloidosis. To date, there have been only 4 reports of this mutation worldwide and only one detailed clinical study (table e-1, links.lww.com/NXG/A223). 1–4 Here, we describe the clinical phenotype and the results of neuroradiologic and laboratory investigations in an Italian patient carrying this genetic variant.