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Automatic Detection of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Events Using a Deep CNN-LSTM Model

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep-related respiratory disorder. Around the world, more and more people are suffering from OSA. Because of the limitation of monitor equipment, many people with OSA remain undetected. Therefore, we propose a sleep-monitoring model based on single-channel electrocardiogram using a convolutional neural network (CNN), which can be used in portable OSA monitor devices. To learn different scale features, the first convolution layer comprises three types of filters. The long short-term memory (LSTM) is used to learn the long-term dependencies such as the OSA transition rules. The softmax function is connected to the final fully connected layer to obtain the final decision. To detect a complete OSA event, the raw ECG signals are segmented by a 10 s overlapping sliding window. The proposed model is trained with the segmented raw signals and is subsequently tested to evaluate its event detection performance. According to experiment analysis, the proposed model exhibits Cohen's kappa coefficient of 0.92, a sensitivity of 96.1%, a specificity of 96.2%, and an accuracy of 96.1% with respect to the Apnea-ECG dataset. The proposed model is significantly higher than the results from the baseline method. The results prove that our approach could be a useful tool for detecting OSA on the basis of a single-lead ECG.
Recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome: a systematic review—heterogeneity of definition limits study comparison

Background Paediatric chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a common illness with a major impact on quality of life. Recovery is poorly understood. Our aim was to describe definitions of recovery in paediatric CFS/ME, the rate of recovery and the time to recovery. Methods This systematic review included a detailed search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycInfo and Cochrane Library between 1994 and July 2018. Inclusion criteria were (1) clinical trials and observational studies, (2) participants aged <19 years with CFS/ME, (3) conducted in Western Healthcare systems and (4) studies including a measure of recovery and time taken to recover. Results Twelve papers (10 studies) were identified, involving 826 patients (range 23–135). Recovery rates were highly varied, ranging between 4.5% and 83%. Eleven distinct definitions of recovery were used; six were composite outcomes while five used unidimensional outcomes. Outcome measures used to define recovery were highly heterogeneous. School attendance (n=8), fatigue (n=6) and physical functioning (n=4) were the most common outcomes included in definition of recovery. Only five definitions included a personal measure of recovery. Implications Definitions of recovery are highly variable, likely secondary to differences in study design, outcomes used, follow-up and study populations. Heterogeneous definitions of recovery limit meaningful comparison between studies, highlighting the need for a consensus definition going forward. Recovery is probably best defined from the child’s own perspective with a single self-reported measure. If composite measures are used for research, there should be agreement on the core outcome set used. Significant differences in definitions of recovery, result in highly varied reported recovery rates for chronic fatigue syndrome. Consensus definitions of recovery are needed, the authors recommend that recovery may be best defined from the child's own perspective.
Barrier devices during COVID-19 pandemic - The need of the hour!

[2] Kutter JS et al reviewed evidence of virus transmission routes predating the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic [9] Buonanno G et al looked at Quantitative assessment of the risk of airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection through prospective and retrospective applications Buonanno G, Morawska L, Stabile L Quantitative assessment of the risk of airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection: Prospective and retrospective applications 83 © 2021 Saudi Journal of Anesthesia ;Published by Wolters Kluwer- Medknow The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has infected over 82 8 million people worldwide, causing unprecedented morbidity and mortality rate amongst those affected, in particular within the healthcare worker population [Extracted from the article] Copyright of Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia is the property of Wolters Kluwer India Pvt Ltd and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use This abstract may be abridged No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract (Copyright applies to all Abstracts )
Adsorption of Cibacron Blue Dye from Aqueous Solutions onto HCL Treated Waste Biomass

Adsorption of Cibacron blue dye from aqueous solutions onto various biomass materials was studied. Batch experiments were conducted to determine the factors affecting adsorption. Fixed bed column experiments were performed and breakthrough curves were obtained to study practical applicability. Hydrochloric acid treated coir dust, rice husk, saw dust and tea waste are capable of binding appreciable amounts of cibacron blue dye from aqueous solutions. Cibacron dye showed the highest adsorption capacity and affinity in relation to coir dust under all the experimental conditions. Coir dust and granular activated carbon showed similar adsorption capacities. Adsorption capacity was highest at the solution pH range from 2 to 3 for all the adsorbents. The adsorbent to solution ratio, and the adsorbent particle size affect the degree of dye removal. Higher adsorption capacities were observed for smaller adsorbent particles. The equilibrium data were satisfactorily fitted to Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms. Langmuir constants showed highest dye uptake of 65,14,10 and 5 mg/g for coir dust, saw dust, rice husk and tea waste respectively. Kinetic studies revealed that dye uptake was fast with 50% or more of the adsorption occurring within the first 60 to 90 min of contact time. Column operations showed lower adsorption capacities than the batch operation for all the adsorbents except tea. Breakthrough curve results fit the linear Bed Depth Service Time model. The breakthrough time depends on the solution flow rate and initial dye concentration. Amounts of dye adsorbed in the column operations were 31, 9,12, 8 mg/g for coir dust, rice husk, saw dust and tea waste respectively. 83% of colour removal and 72% of Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) removal efficiencies were achieved using HC1 treated coir dust for the real textile wastewater samples containing a mixture of various dyes.
EVALUATION OF EFFICACY OF MODERN APPROACHES IN THE TREATMENT OF VITILIGO

Background. Vitiligo is an acquired and most common pigmentary disorder of polygenic multifactorial inheritance. To date it is the most frequent cause of depigmentation worldwide. Vitiligo mainly affects melanocytes from epidermis basal layer, and the typical presentation is a progressive depigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes due to melanocyte disappearance. Until now the pathogenesis of vitiligo has not been totally determined and many theories have been proposed. Of these, the autoimmune hypothesis is now the most studied and discussed among researches. Dysfunction in metabolic pathways, which could lead to production of toxic metabolites causing damage to melanocytes, has also been investigated. However vitiligo is easy to diagnose, but characterized by specificity in terms of the treatment complexity. This paper deals with modern approaches in the surgical treatment of vitiligo. Research objective: to study and evaluate the efficacy of the vitiligo therapy based on the localization of the disease process. Materials and methods. The research included 345 patients categorized by three age groups: 18 to 40 years old, 41 to 60 years old, and 60 years old and older. Clinically, 121 (35.1%) patients had segmental vitiligo (70 women and 51 men), and 224 (64.9%) patients were Central Asian Journal of Medicine Central Asian Journal of Medicine uzjournals.edu. uz/tma 52 2020#3 with non-segmental vitiligo (124 women and 100 men). Vitiliginous depigmented patches were studied according to their location on the body areas: face, trunk, hands and arms and legs. A mixture of hair follicle cell suspension (NCECS + NCORSHFS), obtained from the scalp of a patient with vitiligo, was applied with the mixture of the suspension of non-cultivated epidermal cells (NCECS) and the suspension of non-cultivated epidermal cells. During the research we used the high-technology apparatus “Regenera” (Italy), the action of which was to extract the mesenchymal cells of the hair follicle and to transplant the obtained material together with functionally active melanocytes into the depigmented skin of vitiligo patients. Findings. The study showed that both methods proposed in the research had a high efficacy in repigmentation process of facial area; the significantly higher level of repigmentation on arms and legs compared to NCECS was achieved when treated with NCECS + NCORSHFS method. The study established that a high repigmentation can be achieved by choosing the treatment method depending on the location of depigmented patches on the body areas. The performed method of surgical treatment of vitiligo is highly effective, which is confirmed by the absence of signs of depigmentation after the end of the course of treatment. The recommended course of treatment with this surgical method is 1-3 procedures, depending on the location and volume of the pathological process. Application of the NCECS+NCORSHFS method promotes faster repigmentation, eliminating cosmetic defects in patients, and improving their quality of life.
Rehydration of Thermoresponsive Poly(monomethoxydiethylene glycol acrylate) Films Probed in Situ by Real-Time Neutron Reflectivity

The rehydration of thermoresponsive poly(monomethoxydiethylene glycol acrylate) (PMDEGA) films exhibiting a lower critical solution temperature (LCST) type demixing phase transition in aqueous environments, induced by a decrease in temperature, is investigated in situ with real-time neutron reflectivity. Two different starting conditions (collapsed versus partially swollen chain conformation) are compared. In one experiment, the temperature is reduced from above the demixing temperature to well below the demixing temperature. In a second experiment, the starting temperature is below the demixing temperature, but within the transition regime, and reduced to the same final temperature. In both cases, the observed rehydration process can be divided into three stages: first condensation of water from the surrounding atmosphere, then absorption of water by the PMDEGA film and evaporation of excess water, and finally, rearrangement of the PMDEGA chains. The final rehydrated film is thicker and contains more abs.
A simple and versatile solvothermal configuration to synthesize superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles using a coaxial microwave antenna

Magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (IONs) with controllable physicochemical and magnetic properties were synthesized by a fast and simple solvothermal microwave (MW) assisted approach. The MW-assisted synthesis using a coaxial microwave antenna was carried out in different routes: (i) a fast one-step solvothermal approach, and (ii) a non-aqueous sol–gel system. This innovative configuration obtained IONs maghemite crystal phase, in a very short reaction time (from 5 to 15 min), with a small size (6 nm) and narrow particle size distribution. Magnetization as a function of the applied magnetic field revealed that all the samples showed superparamagnetisms, with a saturation magnetization ranging from 60 to 68 emu g−1 (T = 300 K). TEM, XRD, FTIR, TG, and magnetic measurements were used to fully characterize the IONs. Not only did the proposed methodologies using the coaxial MW configuration produce IONs with similar or improved physicochemical and magnetic properties, but they also overcame the classical drawbacks of oven-type MW configurations.
INSTANCE BASED MATCHING SYSTEM FOR COMMON ONTOLOGY'S

Instance matching may be An system for interoperability viewer through heterogeneous information assets in the semantic web for blending information semantically. Example matching framework will be a standout amongst those vital instance matching systems, Previously, Numerous domains, for example, those basic instance are turning into bit by bit substantial hence introducing new tests. We have produced another example matching system, centered once computational adequacy What's more planned to switch ontology's, same time looking after The majority of the adaptability Furthermore extensibility of the occurrence matching framework. We computed those effectiveness about occurrence matching framework for as a relatable point Ontology's, acquiring phenomenal run time outcomes. Occurrence matching may be the best framework as measured over positions about F-measure. Also As far as F-measure the occurrence matching framework may be great with the best performers of the undertaking track that match whole ontology's.
RESEARCH ON: ANALYZING THE IMPACT OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY DISCLOSURES AND SUSTAINABILITY ON OPERATING BANKING SECTOR IN PALESTINE. MANAGERS’ PERSPECTIVE EMPIRICAL AND THEORETICAL INVESTIGATION

Purpose – this paper has briefly explained contemporary disclosures of corporate social responsibility and related disclosures of sustainability of Palestinian operating banking sector, and it has critically analyzed the level of CSR compliance in those operating banking sector. Furthermore, this paper has determined to describe the role of CSR and its techniques in operating banking sector. Also, it has provided a brief discussion of the evolving understandings of CSR and its importance to banking sector. Design/methodology/approach – This study has done with two mixed approaches. A mixed approach taken by the researchers in order to accommodate studies on understanding the concepts of CSR and sustainability, and obtain a general overview of the investigated issues. Research limitations/implications – The main limitations of the paper are that it considers Palestinian operating banking sector provides insufficient annual reports disclosures, financial records and transactions. Based on that, the researchers didn’t capture sufficient understandings on different types of CSR techniques and standard and the characteristics of sustainability concept. Therefore, CSR standards setters should set the suitable CSR and sustainability policy guidelines with a view to reinforce such techniques and basic elements in operating banking sector. Findings – findings of the study demonstrate that though voluntary, overall CSR reporting by Palestinian banking sector is rather moderate, however, the varieties of CSR items among Palestinian banking sector are really remarkable, and therefore the implementation of CSR can be realized with CSR disclosures disseminated to the public in the annual reports and it can be measured through analyzing its financial performance. Originality/value – The practical contribution of this work would provide new guidelines and basics on corporate social responsibility, CSR disclosures, CSR compliance, sustainability, and Palestinian banking sector , especially as it relates to Palestine, which has a relatively dearth of literature on the CSR. Meanwhile, the theoretical contribution would provide some insights into the role of this technique to make a substantial difference, thereby, this technique could be used to enhance appropriate, and good improvements of operating banking sector in Palestine.
Evaluation of nephroprotective activity of Heliotropium indicum in rifampicin induced nephrotoxicity

The nephroprotective effect of whole plant of ethanolic extract of Heliotropium indicum is experimentally evaluated by rat model. In the present study, the whole plant of ethanolic extract of Heliotropium indicum significantly reduced the toxicant elevated levels of urea uric acid creatinine parameters and increase in the levels of protein in blood and urine, the extract of Heliotropium indicum is found to reduce such changes in kidney histology induced by Rifampicin, indicating nephroprotection. Further documented reports reveal that, plant material containing phenols, flavonoids, triterpenoids, alkaloids and saponins offers organ protection by virtue of their free radical scavenging activity. Phytochemical analysis showed the presence of phenols, flavonoids, triterpenoids, alkaloids and saponins as phytoconstituents. Hence, the role of these phytoconstituents as free radical scavengers and consequent nephroprotection cannot be ruled out. Based on improvement in serum and urine marker levels, histopathological studies, level of antioxidant enzymes and presence of phytoconstituents, it is concluded that the ethnolic extract of Heliotropium indicum possesses nephroprotective activity and thus supports the traditional application of the same under the light of modern science.
The multistage process of formation of ultrafarine silver bromide particles as revealed by multichannel spectrophotometry

La sensibilite des materiaux photographiques aux halogenures d'argent depend de la taille et de la structure des microcristaux de l'emulsion et donc de leur precipitation. Le processus de precipitation comporte 2 etapes: la nucleation et la croissance. On montre par spectrophotometrie que ces 2 etapes peuvent apparaitre en serie et que dans certaines conditions la nucleation est precedee par la formation de petits amas ioniques c'est-a-dire des paires d'ions ou des anions complexes de polyhalogenoargentate comme precurseurs des noyaux
An invited review following the Soujinkai Young Investiga- tor Award: Calreticulin Is Highly Expressed in Pancreatic Cancer Stem- Like Cells

Pancreatic cancer is an intractable disease with a poor prognosis. Recent research has demonstrated that the resistance of these cancers to conventional treatment, the high rate of local recurrence and distant metastasis may be attributed to a small subset of cells in cancer tissues known as cancer stem-like cells. It is critically important to elucidate the biological properties of cancer stem-like cells and develop strategies targeting these cells to overcome pancreatic cancers. We established a pancreatic cancer stemlike cell induction method from a cancer cell line and identified calreticulin as a highly expressed protein on the surface of these cells using proteomics and flow cytometry. Notably, we demonstrated that calreticulin was expressed on cells with high ATP-binding cassette transporter activity known to mediate drug efflux and related to poor outcomes in pancreatic cancer patients who underwent curative resection. Calreticulin exposure in cancer stem-like cells could be regulated by oxidative stress via hypoxia-inducible factors which induce the expression of CD47 and PD-L1 to evade the immune-surveillance of these cells. Further investigations on calreticulin expression in pancreatic cancer stemlike cells could elucidate the pathophysiology of these cells, leading to the development of novel therapy.
Multi-scale Hyper-time Hardware Emulation of Human Motor Nervous System using FPGA Based on Spiking Neurons

Our central goal is to quantify the long-term progression of pediatric neurological diseases, such as a typical 10-15 years progression of child dystonia. To this purpose, quantitative models are convincing only if they can provide multi-scale details ranging from neuron spikes to limb biomechanics. The models also need to be evaluated in hyper-time, i.e. significantly faster than real-time, for producing useful predictions. We designed a platform with digital VLSI hardware for multiscale hyper-time emulations of human motor nervous systems. The platform is constructed on a scalable, distributed array of Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) devices. All devices operate asynchronously with 1 millisecond time granularity, and the overall system is accelerated to 365x real-time. Each physiological component is implemented using models from well documented studies and can be flexibly modified. Thus the validity of emulation can be easily advised by neurophysiologists and clinicians. For maximizing the speed of emulation, all calculations are implemented in combinational logic instead of clocked iterative circuits. This paper presents the methodology of building FPGA modules in correspondence to components of a monosynaptic spinal loop. Results of emulated activities are shown. The paper also discusses the rationale of approximating neural circuitry by organizing neurons with sparse interconnections. In conclusion, our platform allows introducing various abnormalities into the neural emulation such that the emerging motor symptoms can be analyzed. It compels us to test the origins of childhood motor disorders and predict their long-term progressions. 1 Challenges of studying developmental motor disorders There is currently no quantitative model of how a neurological disease process, which mainly affects the function of neurons, ends up causing the functional abnormalities identified in clinical examinations. The gap in knowledge is particularly evident for disorders of the developing human nervous system, i.e. childhood neurological diseases. In these cases, the ultimate clinical effect of cellu-
The Wide, the Deep, and the Maverick

Although player performance in online games has been widely studied, few studies have considered the behavioral preferences of players and how they impact performance. In a competitive setting where players must cooperate with temporary teammates, it is even more crucial to understand how differences in playing style contribute to teamwork. Drawing on theories of individual behavior in teams, we describe a methodology to empirically profile players based on the diversity and conformity of their gameplay styles. Applying this approach to a League of Legends dataset, we find three distinct types of players that align with our theoretical framework: generalists, specialists, and mavericks. Importantly, the behavior of each player type remains stable despite players becoming more experienced. Additionally, we extensively investigate the benefits and drawbacks of each type of player by evaluating their individual performance, contribution to the team, and adaptation to changes in the game environment. We find that, overall, specialists tend to outperform others, while mavericks bear high risk but also potentially reap great rewards. Generalists are the most resilient to instability in the environment (game patches). We discuss the implications of these findings in terms of game design and community management, as well as team building in environments with varying levels of stability.
Stable matchings in an economy with strong and weak agents∗

A simple model of matching between two populations is proposed. Agents search for partners from the other population to establish a pair interaction that brings them profit. Within each population the agents differ in their probabilities of exit from the economy. The composition of every pair determines its expected lifetime and profits the agents have from the interaction. The agents’ optimal decisions of accepting or rejecting a match are studied in a stationary state of the economy. It is shown that several types of stable matching can occur depending on the matching technology and the composition of types of agents in the economy. ∗This version is preliminary and incomplete.