Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Childhood Depression Can Impair Learning

Depression is a worldwide public health problem that affects the quality of life in general at humans, especially children. This study aims to discuss the aspects in which this disorder compromises neuropsychomotor development and child learning. A narrative bibliographic review of the last 10 years (2010- 2020) was carried out in the Medline, Pubmed, SciELO, Lilacs, Psycinfo and Periodical CAPES databases, using the keywords depression, depressive disorder, depressive episode, childhood, cycle vital, learning, learning and the Boolean AND. From the study, it is concluded that childhood depression reduces the capacity for logical reasoning, concentration and memory, delaying or interrupting the development of cognitive, psychomotor and learning skills. For this reason, it is essential that a correct diagnosis is made (e.g., using diagnostic manuals, such as Child Depression Inventory, International Classification of Diseases and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), but also an effective treatment (both psychological and pharmacological).
Institutions and Civil Society Relations in Migori County (Kenya): A Social Network Analysis of Weak and Strong Ties

The goal of this paper is to investigate policy networks in Migori, a small county in the Western part of Kenya, near the border with Tanzania and Victoria Lake. In this study we build a unique network database and we use Social Network Analysis techniques to detect the structural relations among different stakeholders (e.g. institutions and civil society actors) within this county and we focus on different topics (i.e. overall interactions, training and cooperation, and for specific decision making on health and nutrition, and agricultural issues). The main results show the importance to distinguish, in policy networks, the rationale of interactions and their intensity, i.e. weak or strong ties. Institutions and civil society organizations are differently connected according to the functions and intensity of networks in which they operate. For example, for health and nutrition the Ministry is the core actor; the opposite occurs in agriculture, where local communities are the core players; and finally in training and coordination we have an intermediate layout, if compared to the two previous ones.
Addressing the New Item problem in video recommender systems by incorporation of visual features with restricted Boltzmann machines

Over the past years, the research of video recommender systems (RSs) has been mainly focussed on the development of novel algorithms. Although beneficial, still any algorithm may fail to recommend video items that the system has no form of data associated to them (New Item Cold Start). This problem occurs when a new item is added to the catalogue of the system and no data are available for that item. In content‐based RSs, the video items are typically represented by semantic attributes, when generating recommendations. These attributes require a group of experts or users for annotation, and still, the generated recommendations might not capture a complete picture of the users' preferences, for example, the visual tastes of users on video style. This article addresses this problem by proposing recommendation based on novel visual features that do not require human annotation and can represent visual aspects of video items. We have designed a novel evaluation methodology considering three realistic scenarios, that is, (a) extreme cold start, (b) moderate cold start and (c) warm‐start scenario. We have conducted a set of comprehensive experiments, and our results have shown the superior performance of recommendations based on visual features, in all of the evaluation scenarios.
Wideband Phase Shifters With Miniaturized Size on Multiple Series and Shunt Resonators: Proposal and Synthetic Design

In this article, a new class of wideband phase shifters with very compact size, large phase shift value, low insertion loss (IL), and low cost are presented and developed. The proposed phase shifter consists of <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$N$ </tex-math></inline-formula> series and shunt resonators, which can achieve the magnitude and phase shift bandwidth of more than 120% thanks to <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$N$ </tex-math></inline-formula> transmission poles. Besides the wideband property, the proposed phase shifter is able to achieve a small size of nearly 1/10 guided wavelength (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\lambda _{g}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>), which has a size reduction of more than 90% as compared with conventional wideband phase shifters on printed circuit board (PCB). Meanwhile, insertion phases for the both series and shunt resonators are zero at their resonant frequencies; thus, the length of reference line can be also greatly reduced. What is more, a detailed synthesis method with closed-form equations is presented and employed to determine all circuit parameters of the proposed phase shifter with the specified in-band return loss (RL), phase shift value <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\Delta \Phi $ </tex-math></inline-formula>, and resonator number <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$N$ </tex-math></inline-formula>. To validate the design concept, three design examples of 90° and 180° phase shifters on <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$N = 3$ </tex-math></inline-formula> and <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$N = 5$ </tex-math></inline-formula> are synthesized and tested. Theoretical, simulated, and measured results are in a fairly close agreement. In particular, the proposed phase shifters feature very low IL. The measured maximum in-band IL is only 0.38 dB for <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$N = 3$ </tex-math></inline-formula> (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\Delta \Phi = 90^{\circ }$ </tex-math></inline-formula>) and 0.50 dB for <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$N = 5$ </tex-math></inline-formula> (<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\Delta \Phi = 180^{\circ }$ </tex-math></inline-formula>).
Preclinical evaluation of the epithelial sodium channel inhibitor BI 1265162 for treatment of cystic fibrosis

Background Epithelial sodium channel (ENaC) is an important regulator of airway surface liquid volume; ENaC is hyperactivated in cystic fibrosis (CF). ENaC inhibition is a potential therapeutic target for CF. Here, we report in vitro and in vivo results for BI 1265162, an inhaled ENaC inhibitor currently in Phase II clinical development, administered via the Respimat® Soft Mist™ inhaler. Methods In vitro inhibition of sodium ion (Na+) transport by BI 1265162 was tested in mouse renal collecting duct cells (M1) and human bronchial epithelial cells (NCI-H441); inhibition of water transport was measured using M1 cells. In vivo inhibition of liquid absorption from rat airway epithelium and acceleration of mucociliary clearance (MCC) in sheep lungs were assessed. Fully differentiated normal and CF human epithelium was used to measure the effect of BI 1265162 with or without ivacaftor and lumacaftor on water transport and MCC. Results BI 1265162 dose-dependently inhibited Na+ transport and decreased water resorption in cell line models. BI 1265162 reduced liquid absorption in rat lungs and increased MCC in sheep. No effects on renal function were seen in the animal models. BI 1265162 alone and in combination with CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulators decreased water transport and increased MCC in both normal and CF airway human epithelial models and also increased the effects of CFTR modulators in CF epithelium to reach the effect size seen in healthy epithelium with ivacaftor/lumacaftor alone. Conclusion These results demonstrate the potential of BI 1265162 as a mutation agnostic, ENaC-inhibitor-based therapy for CF. ENaC inhibition is a potential strategy for a mutation-agnostic therapy in CF. In preclinical studies, BI 1265162 is a potent ENaC inhibitor, alone and in synergy with CFTR modulators, supporting Phase I clinical development. https://bit.ly/3mCeWE9
Urban Freight Last Mile Logistics—Challenges and Opportunities to Improve Sustainability: A Literature Review

Last mile logistics (LML) is the least efficient and complex part of supply chain. The main objective of this study was to identify major challenges of urban freight LML and opportunities for intervention. For this, 42 peer-reviewed full papers published after 2010 and three additional references were used. The findings indicated that urban freight flow has a trend of steady growth. The main driving forces behind this steady growth are population growth, urbanization, densification, globalization, online and omni-channel (OC) retailing, and urban economic development. Using typology analysis, three main potential freight LML configurations were mapped and discussed. Freight LML configurations that involve light cargo vehicles and cargo bike-based delivery schemes could be more attractive freight LML models if the delivery failure is minimized. The LML challenges were categorized as technological, infrastructural, LML system and management, and logistic cost related challenges, and discussed broadly. Similarly, the potential opportunities were discussed from environmental, economic, and social sustainability aspects. Finally, this report has pinpointed future potential research agendas related to LML. The study could be a knowledge base useful for academicians and practitioners, logistics and technical service providers, policy makers, and customers.
Airport Landside Sustainable Capacity and Level of Service of Terminal Functional Subsystems

The airport terminal is a complex building composed of many functional subsystems dimensioned to host passenger traffic, considering an appropriate level of service (LoS). The most widely known method to assess the LoS and design the terminal areas is the Airport Development Reference Manual by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Based on this, a calculation tool in Microsoft Excel® was implemented to assess the capacity and dimension of the facilities for each functional subsystem of the terminal. The tool, composed of nine correlated spreadsheets, is a useful model to design new structures, evaluate the LoS currently offered, plan interventions, and face the new rules of passenger distancing due to the COVID-19 emergency. An international airport terminal with 20 million/year including Schengen and extra-Schengen passengers was studied. The LoS of the terminal subsystems was assessed and the areas needed for each subsystem were calculated. In the analyzed case study, most subsystems (departure hall, check-in, boarding gates, baggage claim, and arrival halls) were over-designed, according to the definition of the IATA LoS. This means that available spaces for queues and holding are sufficiently large to easily face the new rules of social distancing for passengers due to the recent COVID-19 emergency.
A thin line between a sport mega-event and a mega-construction project: the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang and its event-led development

ABSTRACT Rationale: This article is concerned with the impact that hosting a sport mega-event has on regional development. Most academic literature on event-led development mainly deals with major international contests held in metropolitan areas. Unlike them, this research looks at a mega sporting event held in a small rural town and critically examines the economic and ecological impact of this event. Approach: To do so, it investigates the case of the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang. This study chiefly rests upon secondary sources which include government documents including official statistics, civic organisations’ pamphlets, and media reports. While this may reduce the originality of this study, my synthesis of existing publications can offer an informative and critical account of the development project associated with the Winter Olympics. Findings: The main discoveries of this article include (1) the most development and construction projects associated with the PyeongChang Winter Olympics are too large and too expensive to sustain in the post-event setting; (2) the creation of neoliberalist leisure industry in PyeongChang is at odds with the surrounding local communities; (3) different interest groups clash amid a series of irresponsible Olympic development projects; and (4) within these problematic circumstances the construction firms enjoyed huge financial and reputational gains. Practical Implications: The construction corporations are the central players in the Olympic industry. There exists only a thin line between this Olympic Winter Games and a mega construction project. With the 2024 Winter Youth Olympics Games being awarded to Gangwon, it is necessary to observe carefully how this event will unfold in terms of the sustainability of the existing winter sports facilities built for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Research Contribution: This paper can be a useful addition to the academic literature on a sport mega-event held in a rural region.
Global Sliding-Mode Suspension Control of Bearingless Switched Reluctance Motor under Eccentric Faults to Increase Reliability of Motor

Bearingless motor development is a substitute for magnetic bearing motors owing to several benefits, such as nominal repairs, compactness, lower cost, and no need for high-power amplifiers. Compared to conventional motors, rotor levitation and its steady control is an additional duty in bearingless switched reluctance motors when starting. For high-speed applications, the use of simple proportional integral derivative and fuzzy control schemes are not in effect in suspension control of the rotor owing to inherent parameter variations and external suspension loads. In this paper, a new robust global sliding-mode controller is suggested to control rotor displacements and their positions to ensure fewer eccentric rotor displacements when a bearingless switched reluctance motor is subjected to different parameter variations and loads. Extra exponential fast-decaying nonlinear functions and rotor-tracking error functions have been used in the modeling of the global sliding-mode switching surface. Simulation studies have been conducted under different testing conditions. From the results, it is shown that rotor displacements and suspension forces in X and Y directions are robust and stable. Owing to the proposed control action of the suspension phase currents, the rotor always comes back rapidly to the center position under any uncertainty.
Effect of Asthma on Erectile Dysfunction in Rats as Determined by Biological Network Analysis

Background We explored the effect of asthma on erectile dysfunction (ED) and the effects of the expression of related proteins. Material/Methods We used a bioinformatics database to predict the targets and pathways associated with asthma and ED. The rat model of asthma was caused by an ovalbumin solution. The number of erections in 30 min was observed by injecting apomorphine into the neck at a dose of 100 μg/kg. Rats with no erection were regarded as the model group (group B), and the previous random 6 normal rats were regarded as the control group (group A). We used hematoxylin and eosin (HE) to compare the tissue structure of the cavernous body of the penis. Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and western blotting were used to determine the expression levels of insulin (INS), interleukin 6 (IL6), albumin (ALB), tumor necrosis factor (TNF), and vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) at both the protein and messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) levels. Results HE staining results show that compared with group A, the blood sinus distribution of the cavernous body in group B was disordered, and the density of endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells decreased significantly. Western blotting and RT-qPCR showed that the levels of IL6, TNF, and VEGFA protein and mRNA in group B were significantly higher (P<0.05) than those in group A. The levels of INS and ALB were not significantly different between the 2 groups. Conclusions On the basis of the results, we found that asthma caused pathological changes in the penises of rats and led to reduced erectile function via changes in the expression of IL6, TNF, and VEGFA proteins.
Effects of soybean co-ingestion with carbohydrate on postprandial glycemic, insulinemic and reactive oxygen species in healthy men: A pilot study

Postprandial hyperglycemia induced by excessive intake of high carbohydrate (CHO) foods and beverages promotes oxidative stress which can cause many health risks such as cardio-metabolic diseases and diabetes. Protein when co-ingested with CHO beverages, has been shown to lower the postprandial glycaemic and insulinemic, which may help to attenuate postprandial reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative stress. Soybean contains isoflavone which may provide potential benefits in regulating postprandial glucose and insulin levels as well as providing protection against ROS production. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of soybean added CHO beverage on postprandial glycemic, insulinemic and reactive oxygen species responses in healthy men. Eight male [age 20.0 (1.2) years, body weight 59.2 (6.2) kg] consumed 500 ml of CHO added with soybean (SOY + CHO), CHO added with whey protein (WHEY + CHO) and CHO alone (Control) after an overnight fast, in a randomized counterbalanced order crossover design, separated by a one week period. Venous blood samples were collected after overnight fast (baseline) and at 30, 60, 90 and 120 min after consumption of the beverage. The mean area under the insulin curve was lower in SOY + CHO trial compared to CHO + WHEY trial. Similarly, SOY + CHO tended to have a lower postprandial ROS response than CHO + WHEY. However, no significant difference was observed between all beverages in all parameters. Soybean-based beverage may yield lower effect on postprandial ROS suggesting lower oxidative stress due to lower insulinemic responses, compared to whey protein when co-ingested with CHO
Playworlds as an evidenced-based model of practice for the intentional teaching of executive functions

ABSTRACT Expectations for increased conceptual outcomes in the early childhood education sector have foregrounded a need for more evidenced-based practice in support of children’s play. One such avenue for researching models of play practices that support cognitive outcomes is to study the implementation of Playworlds. Grounded in cultural-historical theory, Playworlds is a model of play pedagogy where children and educators recreate a narrative through dramatization. However, this approach has not traditionally been linked with enhanced academic outcomes. In this study, the researchers used executive functions (EFs) as a pre and post measure for studying the potential development of the learner. As a potential evidenced-based model of practice, we examined the effect of incorporating EF tasks into early childhood programs through Playworlds. Specifically, EFs were incorporated into everyday practices within eight play-based preschool programs in Victoria, Australia, through Playworlds and associated activities. Ninety-one preschool aged children (50% male, M = 54.7 months, SD = 3.94) participated. Video observations and interviews documented teaching practices related to the incorporation of EFs into play-based programs. Findings document gains in EF skills in the context of the Playworld practices. Snapshots of teaching practices provide guidelines for incorporating EFs into early childhood play-based programs.
Non-Dimensional Groups, Film Thickness Equations and Correction Factors for Elastohydrodynamic Lubrication: A Review

Apart from complex numerical models to predict the tribological behavior of elastohydrodynamically lubricated contacts, non-dimensional similarity groups and analytically solvable proximity equations can be used to estimate integral fluid film parameters. Based upon the pioneering work presented by Dowson and Higginson as well as Blok and Moes, these approaches have been continuously improved over the years by modifications or correction factors to capture different contact geometries (line-, point- or elliptical contacts) as well as to include fluid compression, thermal, non-Newtonian, starvation or roughness effects. Consequently, this review article aims at systematically reviewing these modifications/corrections and discussing their applicability as well as limitations before presenting some recommendations for future research activities.
Prospective Predictors of Receiving Disclosures of Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Assault Among College Students.

Objective Previous research has indicated that many undergraduates receive disclosures of sexual assault and intimate partner violence (IPV) from their peers; however, much of this research has been cross-sectional. The present study assessed the extent to which demographic characteristics and victimization history predicted whether participants received disclosures over the subsequent 6 months. Directional hypotheses assessed whether psychological symptoms and attitudes predicted, or were consequences of, disclosures at follow-up. Method College students (n = 867) from a broader treatment intervention study completed pretest (Time 1) and 6-month follow-up surveys (Time 2). Results Individuals who reported new disclosures at follow-up (56%) were more likely to be women, have previous experience receiving either sexual assault or IPV disclosures, and have experienced sexual assault or IPV victimization in their lifetime and across the follow-up period. Sexual orientation did not predict receipt of disclosures at follow-up; intervention group did not moderate these relationships. Results of longitudinal structural equation models found that although higher Time 1 posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and depressive symptoms predicted disclosure status at follow-up, Time 1 disclosure status did not predict subsequent increases in posttraumatic stress disorder and depressive symptoms. Attitudinal variables were not significantly associated with disclosures reported at Time 1 or follow-up. Conclusions Findings suggest the importance of attending to personal experiences of victimization within interventions aiming to improve responses to disclosure. Although individuals with higher distress are more likely to receive subsequent disclosures, disclosure does not appear to lead to increases in long-term psychological distress.
Idea Management System Application Type Impact on Idea Quantity

Idea management system application considers idea quantity as the key to idea management success. The purpose of this paper is to examine how different idea management system application types impact idea management system results. The authors conducted empirical research by conducting a survey based on adaptive structuration theory framework. In the research paper, an analysis of 447 responses was included. The study shows how to separate idea management system application types impact by idea quantity The target group consisting of commercially available web-based idea management system applied enterprises bias present in the survey research may limit the generalisability of the results. The study contributes to the discussion about the idea management system application type impact on the idea management results by showing that different idea management system application types lead to different idea management results.