Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A cross-sectional study on prevalence of hypertension among college going degree students in urban Khammam, Telangana

Background: Hypertension is important cause for globally contributing more than 40% to cardiac related deaths worldwide. The increase of hypertension in the developing countries may be connected with the economic transition The primary aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of hypertension among young adults such as college going degree students in urban Khammam, Telangana, India in relation to the socio-demographic variables associated with hypertension including age, sex, socio-economic status, body mass index, dietary habits, tobacco use and alcohol consumption. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional was conducted to determine the prevalence and pattern of hypertension among 625 college going degree students in urban Khammam, Telangana, area. Results: 625 students participated out of which 51.52% were males and 48.48% were females. The prevalence among males was higher as compared to females and found to be statistically significant (p<0.001). In the present study, associated factors like gender, age, marital status, occupation, education status, tobacco use, and physical activity were significantly associated with the hypertension status of the study subjects. Conclusions: This study establishes the prevalence of hypertension among males was higher compared to females. The socio-demographic variables such as dietary habits, BMI, alcohol and tobacco consumption play a pivotal role in the prevalence of hypertension.
Removal of Anionic and Cationic Dyes from Wastewater Using Activated Carbon from Palm Tree Fiber Waste

This study focuses on using a facile method for the green preparation of activated carbon (AC) from palm tree fiber (PTF) waste. The synthesized cost-effective AC was investigated for the removal of an anionic dye (Congo red, CR) and a cationic dye (Rhodamine B, RhB) from wastewater. The morphological and structural characterization of the synthesized AC were performed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), surface area, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), total pore volume, average pore diameter and pore size distribution, zeta potential, and zero-point charge. To investigate the adsorption efficiency, different parameters such as adsorbent dosage, solution pH, initial dye concentration, and duration were applied using the batch experiments. Various adsorption isotherm and kinetics models were applied to study the adsorption mechanism and dynamics. The results showed that chemical activation with a weak acid (H3PO4) at 400 °C for 30 min is a fast method for the activation of each precursor and produces a high yield. The result of analysis showed an increase in the adsorption capacity at pH 2. The maximum adsorption capacity was 9.79 and 26.58 mg g−1 at 30 min for CR dye and RhB dye, respectively. The optimum adsorbent dosage for the activated carbon from palm tree fiber (PTFAC) was 0.15 g with a high percentage removal of CR (98.24%) and RhB (99.86%) dyes. The adsorption isotherm and kinetic studies were found to be favorable and feasible for assessing the adsorption of dyes with the Langmuir model and pseudo-second-order reaction, respectively. In addition, the AC showed reusability up to five cycles. The results showed that the synthesized AC was environmentally friendly and successfully removed dyes from wastewater.
Study of Oxidative Stress Indices, Morphological Response, Mineral Absorption in Chickpea (Cicer Arietinum L.) Under Cadmium Stress and Bioinformatics of HMA Poteins

Cicer arietinum L. (chickpeas) is a widely consumed legume that is impacted by heavy metal contaminants such as cadmium. Cadmium is a chemical hazard and can severely impact the morphological and physiological features of the plant. C. arietinum L. were exposed to cadmium and its impact on plant growth and antioxidant enzyme activity evaluated. Bioinformatic studies were performed to further understand the mechanism by which the plant combats heavy metal stress. Observed morphological changes included stunted growth, poor root development and yellowing of the plant. The study also revealed that increased cadmium resulted in a decline in mineral transportation to aerial regions of the plant. Antioxidative enzyme activity (peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, catalase, ascorbate peroxidase) increased in the leaves suggesting that these enzymes play an integral role in combatting heavy metal contamination. These research showed chickpea has a relatively high adsorption capacity for cadmium in aerial tissues. Special precautions should therefore be taken in the cultivation of chickpea. Increasing the levels of cadmium in the medium resulted in a decline in zinc, copper and manganese in the aerial parts of chickpea seedlings. There appears to be a competitive mechanism for mineral uptake in plants. HMAs play an important role in the transport of metals in plants and provide resistance to the uptake and transportation of metals. In silico analysis led to the identification of 13 Heavy Metal ATPases (HMAs). These proteins contain 130 to 1032 amino acids with 3 to 18 exons and assist in heavy metal detoxification.
Benefícios da equoterapia em crianças com paralisia cerebral: revisão integrativa

Analisar, na literatura cientifica, os beneficios da equoterapia em criancas com paralisia cerebral. Trata-se de uma revisao integrativa da literatura, com buscas nas bases de dados SciELO, LILACS e PubMed. Utilizou-se os descritores em ciencias da saude (DeCS), sendo eles: terapia assistida por cavalos, paralisia cerebral, crianca, nos idiomas portugues, ingles e espanhol. Foram selecionados artigos completos de 2005 a 2020. A amostra foi composta por 11 artigos completos, organizados e caracterizados, de acordo com autor, titulo, ano, pais do estudo, delineamento e os beneficios da terapeutica. A equoterapia, possibilita a melhora significativa da funcao motora, assim como na qualidade de vida, ao promover o autocuidado, melhora na autoestima, alem da interacao social. O estudo oferece importantes contribuicoes aos profissionais de diversas areas do conhecimento, quanto aos beneficios da equoterapia, no desenvolvimento biopsicossocial da crianca com paralisia cerebral.
Stochastic Dosimetry Assessment of the Human RF-EMF Exposure to 3D Beamforming Antennas in indoor 5G Networks

The deployment of near future 5G networks will introduce modifications in the population’s exposure levels to radio-frequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMFs). The present work aimed to face the challenge of studying the exposure variability in the presence of an access point (AP) at 3.7 GHz with 64 patch elements uniform planar array antenna and 3D beamforming capability. The novelty introduced in the methodology of the exposure’s evaluation was the combining of traditional computational methods with a new approach based on stochastic dosimetry, called polynomial chaos kriging method, in order to estimate the exposure levels for 1000 different antenna beamforming patterns with low computational efforts. The simulations were evaluated considering a child model and computing the specific absorption rate (SAR) in different tissues. The analysis of the results highlighted a high exposure variability scenario depending on the beamforming patterns of the array antenna and identified the ranges of elevation and azimuth angles of the main antenna beam that may cause the highest levels of exposure.
Accounting for Biodiversity and Extinction: The Case of South African National Parks

ABSTRACT This paper responds to calls for more normative research on biodiversity accounting and reporting. It develops a model for reporting on biodiversity informed by earlier work on biodiversity reporting, ecological reporting and extinction accounting as well as the guidance on integrated and sustainability reporting developed by the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) respectively. The resulting ‘integrated biodiversity reporting mode’ is designed to provide a more nuanced tool for reporting on biodiversity. While the model is intended to be used by multiple organisations, its application is illustrated using the South African National Parks (SANParks). A detailed content analysis of the SANParks’ annual reports over seven years (2013–2019) is used to identify different types of disclosures, categorised according to the type of environmental information being reported and the associated capitals outlined by the IIRC. Applying the model to SANParks reveals how it is possible to provide a more detailed report on biodiversity than would be the case if only existing reporting frameworks are used. The proposed reporting model is not without challenges, but it can be applied to report more effectively on biodiversity-related risks and the interconnections between biodiversity and the different resources/capitals which are required to manage it. As a result, this paper contributes to the debate on how to report on biodiversity and demonstrates how the largely theoretical work on biodiversity reporting can be applied in practice.
Vitamin D Deficiency and its Effects on Tooth Structure and pulpal changes

Vitamin D is a steroid hormone that produced primarily by sunlight exposure or obtained from dietary sources, including supplements. The persons who are normally at risk of Vitamin D deficiency are those with scarce of sun exposure and diminished intestinal absorption or limited oral intake. Teeth are nothing but mineralized structure which is enclosed by alveolar bone and are developed by 3 different hard tissues such as dentin, enamel, and cementum. Vitamin D plays a predominant vital part in the tooth and bone mineralization, and it can result in rachitic tooth when the levels get unregulated. Studies suggest that Vitamin D deficiency causes hypocalcified dentin and delayed tooth eruption; thus, representing that Vitamin D has a crucial role in dentin formation as well. The beneficial effects of vitamin D on oral health are not only limited to the direct effects on the tooth mineralization but are also applied through ability to stimulate the production of anti-microbial peptides. In this article, we will briefly discuss the influence on Vitamin D level on the oral and pulpal health. Edited by: Filip Koneski Citation: Swapna LA, Abdulsalam R. Vitamin D deficiency and its effects on tooth structure and pulpal changes. Open Access Maced J Med Sci. 2021 Feb 24; 9(F):81-87. https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2021. 5651
Real-Time Vehicle Trajectory Estimation Based on Lane Change Detection using Smartphone Sensors

As technology is moving rapidly toward automation and connectivity, it is of paramount importance to predict vehicle trajectories ahead of time. This not only enhances safety but also ensures mobility in a connected and automated environment. Previous studies have shown that, given the previous trajectory, the future trajectory can be estimated. But this method suffers from considerable drawbacks in the case of intersections as it cannot predict turning movements. It also requires advanced sensors that are not readily available in most vehicles. A smartphone device can also be used in such scenarios, bringing partial automation to vehicles without these sensors. This paper presents an integrated method of estimating vehicle trajectories for both general roadway segments and intersections by using a smartphone. A lane change detection system is taken as an indicator of intersection turning movement estimation and corresponding vehicle trajectories are estimated accordingly. The system can achieve high penetration rates and can be used to replicate onboard units. Sensor readings are taken periodically which are first filtered with a low-pass filter to zero out any high-frequency noise and then fed into a machine learning model to detect lane changes. The model can successfully capture lane changes with smartphone data with high accuracy (95%). Finally, vehicle trajectory is estimated using Chebyshev’s polynomial. This type of estimation system can find applications in collision prediction at intersections between a turning vehicle and a pedestrian on a crosswalk.
A Scholarly Glance at Theoretical and Practical Aspects of Housing Urbanites

This paper has been rigorously reviewed and finally it has been checked with internationally acceptable standard so that SAGE recognized it with moderate review which yet need to be further undergo peer review process. The theme on which the paper was built has been found to be practically and theoretically relevant. In the coming academic discussion this paper is expected to be more refined with critical comments and scholarly detection.
Psychological impact among cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy in Bundelkhand region, Central India

Background: A cancer diagnosis can have a significant impact on mental health and wellbeing. Cancer is the second most common cause of death after heart diseases and it accounted for 9.6 million deaths worldwide in 2018. Various individual psychosocial and contextual factors potentially contribute to the development of anxiety and depression among people with cancer. In comparison with general people, the prevalence of anxiety and depression is frequently found to be higher among cancer patient, but estimates vary due to various factors, such as the type of cancer, treatment setting, and prognosis of disease. The present study was conducted to find out the estimate of depression in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and determine the various factors associated with depression. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted amongst cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at Department of Oncology, Government Bundelkhand Medical College and Hospital, Sagar from January to April 2019. 150 participants were interviewed using predesigned questionnaire based on the Beck’s depression inventory. Results: Out of 150 cancer patients, 83 (55.3%) were found to be depressed. Depression was comparatively higher in patients’ ≥50 years; in males. Among the study patients, 83 (55.33%) had depression of which 21 (25.3%) had borderline clinical depression, 54 (65.06%) had moderate depression and 08 (9.6%) had severe depression. Conclusions: The study revealed depression in majority of patients receiving chemotherapy. Treatment of cancer patients need to be complemented by psychological support. Research is urgently needed into the possible impacts of long term effects of cancer treatment on mental health.
Mass measurements of neutron-rich indium isotopes for 
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-process studies

A new series of neutron-rich indium mass measurements are reported from the TITAN multiple-reﬂection time-of-ﬂight mass spectrometer (MR-TOF-MS). These mass measurements cover 125 − 134 In ( N = 76 − 85) and include ground states as well as isomeric states. The masses of nuclei in this region are known to be of great importance for accurately modeling r -process nucleosynthesis, and the signiﬁcance of the reported neutron-rich indium masses is discussed in this context. Results are compared with earlier experimental data where available as well as theoretical mass models. The measurements reported here include the ﬁrst mass measurements of 133 , 134 In, as well as the ﬁrst direct mass measurement of 132 In. The masses of 125 − 131 In ground states and several isomers were previously measured to higher precision by Penning trap mass spectrometry, which also resolved some low-lying isomers that could not be resolved in this work. The earlier Penning trap measurements serve as excellent cross-checks for the MR-TOF-MS measurements, and in some cases the MR-TOF-MS measurements improve the literature uncertainties of higher-lying isomer masses and excitation energies. A new isomeric state for 128 In, recently reported for the ﬁrst time by the JYFLTRAP group, is also conﬁrmed by the TITAN MR-TOF-MS, with a measured excitation energy of 1813(17) keV.
Finding an Alternative for the Surgical Clips-based Delineation of Tumor Bed Boost Volume for Radiotherapy after Breast Conserving Surgery: A Prospective Comparative Study

Background: Radiotherapy after breast conserving surgery includes irradiation of whole breast and regional lymphatic areas which is followed by a boost to the tumor bed. Several different techniques have been proposed for delineation of tumor bed for boost. The purpose of the study was to identify the best method for localizing the tumor bed. Methods: 21 patients with histologically proven stage I and II infiltating ductal carcinoma of breast who underwent breast conserving surgery were included in the study. We delineated the boost volumes using five different techniques viz., patients’ self-localization, surgeon’s localization, pre-op CT based, scar-based and surgical clips based. The surgical clips-based volume is taken as a standard volume and the other volumes were compared with it. The outcome measures studied were the mean overlap volumes, the mean volume of surgical clips based volume missed by the other PTVs, the mean volumes of breast tissue outside the clips based PTV that could have been irradiated by the other PTVs. Results: None of the PTV volumes had good concordance with the surgical clips-based volume (PTV1). The best volume overlap was with patient’s self-localization (PTV3) albeit only being 34%. The scar-based localization volume had the least overlap with PTV1 (23%). The patients’ self-localization volume (PTV3) had the highest amount of breast tissue included outside PTV1 (64cc) and preop CT based volume (PTV4) included the least (42cc). Conclusion: Delineation of boost volume using surgical clips augmented by the simulation CT should be the standard technique for boost bed irradiation.
A Strategy for Low Thermal Conductivity and Enhanced Thermoelectric Performance in SnSe: Porous SnSe1–xSx Nanosheets

A higher figure of merit (ZT) can be achieved for tin selenide (SnSe)-based thermoelectric materials by significantly reducing the thermal conductivity (κ) via three promising strategies: substitution with isoelectric atoms, exfoliation of nanosheets (NSs) from a bulk ingot, and chemical transformation of the material into a porous structure. Specifically, SnSe1–xSx NSs are prepared from bulk ingots by hydrothermal Li intercalation and subsequent exfoliation. The substitution of S atoms into SnSe and the fabrication of SnSe1–xSx NSs contribute to the scattering of phonons at a number of atomic disorders and nanosized boundaries, leading to effective reduction of the κ value and an improved ZT. The introduction of porosity into the material through the chemical transformation process results in further reduction of κ, which leads to a higher ZT. The fabricated porous SnSe0.8S0. 2 NS has a maximal ZT value of 0.12 at 310 K, which is significantly higher than that of pristine SnSe.
Three-Dimensional Modeling and Measurement of the Human Cochlear Hook Region: Considerations for Tonotopic Mapping

Hypothesis: Measuring the length of the basilar membrane (BM) in the cochlear hook region will result in improved accuracy of cochlear duct length (CDL) measurements. Background: Cochlear implant pitch mapping is generally performed in a patient independent approach, which has been shown to result in place-pitch mismatches. In order to customize cochlear implant pitch maps, accurate CDL measurements must be obtained. CDL measurements generally begin at the center of the round window (RW) and ignore the basal-most portion of the BM in the hook region. Measuring the size and morphology of the BM in the hook region can improve CDL measurements and our understanding of cochlear tonotopy. Methods: Ten cadaveric human cochleae underwent synchrotron radiation phase-contrast imaging. The length of the BM through the hook region and CDL were measured. Two different CDL measurements were obtained for each sample, with starting points at the center of the RW (CDLRW) and the basal-most tip of the BM (CDLHR). Regression analysis was performed to relate CDLRW to CDLHR. A three-dimensional polynomial model was determined to describe the average BM hook region morphology. Results: The mean CDLRW value was 33.03 ± 1.62 mm, and the mean CDLHR value was 34.68 ± 1.72 mm. The following relationship was determined between CDLRW and CDLHR: CDLHR = 1.06(CDLRW)-0.26 (R2 = 0.99). Conclusion: The length and morphology of the hook region was determined. Current measurements underestimate CDL in the hook region and can be corrected using the results herein.
PERSEPSI MAHASISWA PGSD UNISMUH MAKASSAR TERHADAP PEMBELAJARAN DARING SELAMA COVID 19 PADA MATA KULIAH KONSEP DASAR MATEMATIKA SD

Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui persepsi mahasiswa PGSD Unismuh Makassar terhadap pembelajaran daring selama Covid-19 pada mata kuliah konsep dasar matematika SD. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Teknik pengambilan sampel yaitu dengan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling yang hanya berfokus pada mahasiswa yang sedang mengambil mata kuliah konsep dasar matematika SD. Data penelitian diperoleh dari hasil pengisian kuesioner yang dilakukan secara on line dengan menggunakan Google form. Ada 3 aspek utama pada kuesioner yang dibagikan ke mahasiswa yaitu aspek proses belajar mengajar, aspek kapabilitas/ kompetensi dosen, aspek sarana dan prasarana. Rata-rata untuk aspek proses belajar mengajar diperoleh 49,14% yang setuju, aspek kapabilitas/kompetensi dosen sebanyak 56,8% yang menjawab setuju, dan aspek terakhir sarana dan prasarana sebanyak 37,06% yang setuju dan yang tidak setuju 17,35% ini diakibatkan karena mahasiswa terkendala dengan jaringan yang kurang bagus. Dari ke3 aspek tersebut dapat dilihat bahwa mayoritas responden memberikan persepsi yang baik dan positif.
A flexible virtual inertial control algorithm for ship with propulsion load and pulse load

National Natural Science Foundation of China, Grant/Award Number: 51522706; National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program), Grant/ Award Number: 613294 Abstract The pulse load of an integrated power system (IPS) ship can produce very high power intermittently in a short period of time. Owing to the limited DC bus capacitance, the periodic pulse load charging and discharging process can make the IPS system state variables have a periodic alternating process during electromagnetic transients, especially at the bus voltage. In order to alleviate this problem, it is necessary to find a suitable control strategy. At first, this article establishes a mathematical model of DC bus voltage dynamics and propulsion motor load. Then, a flexible energy scheduling algorithm is proposed to coordinate the propulsion motor load and the pulse load based on the flexibility of IPS energy scheduling and the concept of virtual inertia. This algorithm can adaptively change the virtual inertia of the DC bus according to the pulse load power level and the propulsion motor load level to mitigate the impact of the pulse load on the IPS system. At the same time, the algorithm is also distributed and has little impact on the propulsion system. Finally, the effectiveness of the algorithm is verified through the mixed simulation of PSCAD and MATLAB and the hardware in the loop test.