Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Analyzing the Influence of Mindfulness-Based Interventions on Mental Health: A Citation-Based Approach

In recent years, mindfulness-based interventions, or MBIs, have drawn a lot of attention as a potentially effective strategy for enhancing mental health and wellbeing. In order to perform a bibliometric analysis of the literature on mental health and MBIs, this study looked at collaborative networks, prominent publications and authors, research themes, and patterns in research production. Notable discoveries include a notable increase in research production, with a spike in activity starting in the early 2000s, which reflects the growing acceptance of mindfulness in relation to mental health. The development of the area has been attributed to seminal publications, eminent writers, and interdisciplinary cooperation. The neurological underpinnings of mindfulness, stress reduction, and the management of anxiety and depression were the main research themes. These results highlight the value of MBIs in treating mental health issues and offer directions for further study and application.
In situ calibration of Mg/Ca ratio in planktonic foraminiferal shell using time series sediment trap: A case study of intense dissolution artifact in the South China Sea

This study examines Mg/Ca‐temperature equations through the use of planktonic foraminifers collected from continuous time series sediment traps at four water depths in the South China Sea. This deployment provides an opportunity to refine partial dissolution artifacts and to identify responses of shell chemistry to changes in ambient seawater conditions. Paired Mg/Ca and δ18O measurements on shells are strongly correlated with seasonal variability in terms of temperature at specific habitat depths. However, partial dissolution can significantly alter Mg/Ca ratios even at depths well above the calcite lysocline or carbonate compensation depth. Of the three species studied, Neogloboquadrina dutertrei is the most sensitive species to dissolution relative to the other surface‐dwelling species (Globigerinoides ruber and Globigerinoides sacculifer). Differences between the Mg‐derived temperature equation here and those from previously established core top or sediment trap calibrations can be attributed to various degrees of dissolution and lateral advection, thus highlighting the need for in situ empirical calibration for different ocean basins.
Short-term sedimentation pulses recorded with a fluorescence sensor and sediment traps at 9-m depth in the Canary basin

We observed short-term peaks in pigment fluorescence and backscattering using optical sensors combined with time-series sediment traps at ∼900-m depth at an oligotrophic site in the Canary Island region. These events were observed in late winter to early spring and lasted only a few hours to a few days. The events generally coincided with late winter to early spring flux maxima recorded by the traps. Surprisingly, microscopic analyses showed no evidence of sedimentation of intact phytoplankton cells during the fluorescence peaks. However, we observed well-preserved zooplankton fecal pellets containing densely packed coccoliths and, presumably, large amounts of chlorophyll-derived pigments.
Effect of pressure and temperature on the molar volumes of Wüstite and of three (Fe, Mg)2SiO4 spinel solid solutions

The effect of pressure on the molar volumes of wustite (Fe0.924O) and three spinel phases of Fe2SiO4, Fe1.8Mg0. 2SiO4 and Fe1.6Mg0. 4SiO4 has been determined by means of the X-ray diffraction method at pressures up to 255 kb at room temperatures. The isothermal bulk moduli for these minerals have been evaluated at zero pressure from the volume data by a least-squares fit to the Birch equation. The value for wustite thus determined is 1.42±0.10 Mb. The values for the spinel phases of olivines range between 1.96 and 2.12±0.10 Mb and are indistinguishable from each other. The mean volume thermal expansivity for the spinel phase of Fe2SiO4 has been determined to be (23±1)×10−6 °C−1 at a pressure of 1 bar and a temperature range of 8°–396°C by means of the X-ray diffraction technique. On the basis of these data, the stability boundary for an assumed reaction, Fe2SiO4 (spinel) = 2 FeO(wustite) + SiO2(stishovite), has been estimated to be P (kb) = 227.5 - 0.022 T(°C).
A most‐recognized principle to define El Niño and La Niña years based on the K‐line diagram technique

Despite the many improvements that have been achieved in prediction methods, considerable uncertainties in the models and the observing systems remain in El Niño Southern Oscillation predictions. One of the uncertainties is the definition of El Niño and La Niña years. Because academia has accepted too many indexes, there is much confusion among scientists regarding whether El Niño and La Niña events have occurred. In the view of this author, the oceans on this planet can be vividly called ‘ocean stabilization machines’ (OSMs). When some part of an OSM loses control for unknown reasons, other parts of the OSM function stabilize the atmospheric circulation. As a result, El Niño or La Niña events occur. In this study, we use a most‐recognized principle to determine El Niño (La Niña) years based on a K‐line diagram technique. This technique not only focuses on the anomaly of five accepted indexes, but also aims at the signals of an on‐going crash downward or a dramatic upward tendency of the sea‐surface temperature. To achieve this purpose, a new terminology, ‘suspected El Niño (La Niña) years’ and an Ocean Stabilization Index (OSI) expressing the state of the Pacific are proposed. The results indicate that there were only 10 El Niño years and 12 La Niña years from 1950 to 2012. Significant statistical relationships between the annual OSI and 14 indexes are also found.
MODELING THE IMPACT OF SUBSURFACE NUTRIENT FLUX ON WATER QUALITY IN THE LOWER TRUCKEE RWER, NEVADA 1

ABSTRACT: The impacts of regional groundwater quality and local agricultural activities on in‐stream water quality in the Lower Truckee River, Nevada, were assessed through a detailed program of monitoring and computer simulation. An agricultural diversion and return‐flow were monitored in great detail to determine mass loading rates of nutrients from agriculture in the area. Once characterized, the cumulative impacts of agricultural diversions and return‐flows were evaluated using the Water Quality Assessment Program (WASP) to model nitrogen, phosphorus, periphyton, and dissolved oxygen. Monitoring showed that a significant proportion of the water diverted for agricultural purposes returned to the river as surface point return‐flow (estimated at 13.9 percent $ 0.1 percent), and as groundwater diffuse return‐flow (estimated at 27 percent $ 6 percent). Modeling efforts demonstrated the significant effect of assumed regional groundwater quality (nitrate) upon predicted periphyton growth and associated diel fluctuations of dissolved oxygen.
FORECASTING DRY SEASON STREAMFLOW ON THE PEACE RIVER AT ARCADIA, FLORIDA, USA 1

ABSTRACT: The Peace River at Arcadia, Florida, is a municipal water supply supplement for southwestern Florida. Consequently, probabilities of encountering low flows during the dry season are of critical importance. Since the association between Pacific Ocean sea surface temperatures (SSTs) and seasonal streamflow variability in the southeastern United States is well documented, it is reasonable to generate forecasts based on this information. Here, employing historic records of minimum, mean, and maximum flows during winter (JFM) and spring (AMJ), upper and lower terciles define “above normal,”“normal,” and “below normal” levels of each variable. A probability distribution model describes the likelihood of these seasonal variables conditioned upon Pacific SSTs from the previous summer (JAS). Model calibration is based upon 40 (of 50) years of record employing stratified random sampling to ensure equal representation from each decade. The model is validated against the remaining 10 samples and the process repeated 100 times. Each conditional probability distribution yields varying probabilities of observing flow variables within defined categories. Generally, a warm (cold) Pacific is associated with higher (lower) flows. To test model skill, the forecast is constrained to be the most probable category in each calibration year, with significance tested by chi‐square frequency tables. For all variables, the tables indicate high levels of association between forecast and observed terciles and forecast skill, particularly during winter. During spring the pattern is less clear, possibly due to the variable starting date of the summer rainy season. This simple technique suggests that Pacific SSTs provide a good forecast of low flows.
Impact of small ice crystal assumptions on ice sedimentation rates in cirrus clouds and GCM simulations

In the prediction of climate change, the greatest uncertainty lies in the representation of clouds. Ice clouds are particularly challenging, and to date there is no accepted method for measuring the smaller ice crystals (D < 60 μm). This study examines the sensitivity of a global climate model to different assumptions regarding the number concentrations of small ice crystals when they are allowed to affect ice sedimentation rates. When their concentrations are relatively high, the GCM predicts a 12% increase in cloud ice amount and a 5.5% increase in cirrus cloud coverage globally. This produces a net cloud forcing of −5 W m−2 in the tropics and warms the upper tropical troposphere over 3°C. Ice crystal concentration differences assumed were modest in comparison to corresponding measurement uncertainties, revealing a potentially large source of uncertainty in the prediction of global climate.
Evolution of Medical Modeling and 3D Printing in Microvascular Midface Reconstruction: Literature Review and Experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center

Reconstruction of the midface represents a challenge for reconstructive microsurgeons given the formidable task of restoring both aesthetics and functionality. In particular, preservation of proper globe positioning and maintaining normal vision are as important as restoring the proper projection of the midface and enabling a patient to speak and eat as normally as possible. The introduction of virtual surgical planning (VSP) and medical modeling has revolutionized bony reconstruction of the craniofacial skeleton; however, the overwhelming majority of studies have focused on mandibular reconstruction. Here, we introduce some novel advances in utilizing VSP for bony reconstruction of the midface. The present review aims (1) to provide a review of the literature on the use of VSP in midface reconstruction and (2) to provide some insights from the authors’ early experience.
Perceived Family Support among elderly residing in Gokarneshwor Municipality, Kathmandu

Family support is an essential factor among the elderly to maintain health and wellbeing. Most of the elderly are living with the family and depend on them for care. However support from family has been decreasing with the increasing age. The objective of the study was to assess perceived family support among elderly residing in Gokarneshwor, Kathmandu. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was used for conducting this study among 216 elderly residing in Gokarneshwor Municipality of Kathmandu over a period of July 2022 to October 2022 through non-probability purposive sampling technique. Data collection was done by using face to face interview using valid standard tool for family support scale (FSS). Data was analyzed by using SPSS version 16. The results of this study showed that more than half (55.1%) respondents perceived low family support from their family members. Only 44.9% had high family support. Respondents who had chronic disease were financially dependent perceived low family support. There was significant association between perceived family support and age (p=0.015), educational level (p=0.013) and working elderly (0.001). The study concluded that family support perception from elderly was low and some elderly was perceived high support from their family members. However sleep related care, information and decision making support was perceived less than other variables. Family members should be encouraged to build positive family relationship with elderly and involve them in wise decision making.
P-T path and metamorphic ages of pelitic schists at Murchison Falls, NW Uganda: Evidence for a Pan-African tectonometamorphic event in the Congo Craton

Pelitic schists from Murchison Falls, an area within the Late-Archean Congo Craton in NW Uganda, were studied with the aim to deduce the P-T path and the age of metamorphism. These rocks possibly represent a northern extension of a Post-Archean SW-NE trending metasedimentary series (Igisi Group), which separates the sediments in the Albert Rift from the assumed Archean Granulite Group, where it is superimposed on. We here present for the first time constraints for the metamorphic evolution and the metamorphic age of these metasediments, which demonstrate the significance of Pan-African orogenic events in the cratonic domains of central Africa. The metapelites of Murchison Falls contain the peak metamorphic assemblage kyanite+garnet+biotite+muscovite+quartz+plagioclase K-feldspar +rnonazite. The metamorphic conditions were obtained from zoned garnet porphyroblasts, relic plagioclase inclusions in garnet which have higher anorthite contents in the inner parts of the garnet compared to those included in the outer zones and to matrix plagioclase. Conventional thermobarometry using the anorthite-quartz-grossular-kyanite barometer and Fe-Mg garnet-biotite exchange equilibria yield peak conditions within the kyanite stability field at about 0.8 GPa and 650-680 degrees C. These conditions are in accordance with pseudosection calculations for a particular sample, which suggests temperatures in excess of 650 degrees C during formation of the equilibrium assemblage ms+ky+grt+bt+qtz. To determine the age of metamorphism we used U-Th-total Pb chemical dating of metamorphic monazite with the electron microprobe. Monazites show a one-stage growth history. U-Th-total Pb dating of two samples yield Pan-African ages of 621 +/- 26 and 633 +/- 27 Ma. No indications for older monazite relics were found. These data imply that after the Archean/Early Proterozoic granulite-facies metamorphism of the basement rocks, sediments were deposited within epicontinental basins. During the Pan-African orogeny these sediments experienced a single stage metamorphism at amphibolite facies conditions induced by a crustal thickening event.
On the role of SAR for observing "local generation" of internal solitary waves off the Iberian Peninsula

Internal tides are well known to result from the interaction of the surface tide with steep sea-floor or shelf-break topography. Large-amplitude internal solitary waves (ISWs) have been observed occurring in packets in open ocean areas well away from such pronounced topography. The Bay of Biscay is a region where these waves could be generated "locally" by the reflection or scattering of an internal tidal beam from the near-surface thermocline. In this paper we investigate available ENVISAT ASAR and ERS SAR imagery to study the generation of ISWs in the southern Bay of Biscay (43–45°N, 7–10°W) and off the southwest Iberian Peninsula (37–39°N, 8.5–10.5°W). In the southern Bay of Biscay, image analyses have shown the presence of packets of ISWs propagating towards the north-northwest (in addition to the previously observed ISWs propagating towards the east-northeast) from the Cape Ortegal region off the northwest Iberian Peninsula. Furthermore, the imagery revealed, for the first time, evidence of "local generation" of ISWs off southwest Portugal, travelling both offshore (two sets of waves, generated after reflections of internal tidal rays from the sea floor) and onshore (one example, generated directly by an upward ray without a bottom reflection).
The Requirements of Chickens for Nutritional Compounds for Growth, An advanced Nutritional outlook

The science of nutrition includes the provision of balanced nutrients that meet the need of chickens (animal) to grow, maintain and continue production, and for economic reasons, these foodstuffs should be at the lowest prices, so we should provide these materials only with what the nutritional requirements need without a significant increase. However, we must provide some nutrients at higher levels in practical situations, in order to try to meet the shortage of some food components The costs of feeding chickens represent 60-70% of the total expenses in poultry projects, so the nutritionist's goal is to obtain the highest production at the lowest possible costs while making use of feed materials whenever possible. And the nutritionist must form a relationship in which all the nutrients that the bird needs are available, whether for the production of meat, table eggs or hatching eggs. In this review, we will review the basics of feeding poultry birds, the most commonly used feed materials, the nutritional needs of each bird according to its type, age, production status, how to form leeches and models of leeches that can be used, as well as diseases caused by a lack of various nutrients.
Tinjauan Sistematik: Hubungan Status Gizi dan Kualitas Hidup pada Lanjut Usia

Peningkatan populasi lanjut usia tidak diikuti dengan kualitas hidupnya. Status gizi menjadi salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi kualitas hidup lansia dan keseluruhan domainnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan status gizi dengan kualitas hidup pada lansia di seluruh dunia. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode systematic literature review dengan sumber data yang digunakan yakni database Pubmed, Science Direct, Garuda, dan PlosOne dengan kriteria: tahun publikasi dari tahun 2017 hingga 2021, artikel open access dengan semua desain penelitian kuantitatif, berbahasa Inggris atau Indonesia, serta membahas tentang status gizi dan kualitas hidup pada lansia berusia ≥ 60 tahun. Penyeleksian studi dilakukan berdasarkan kata kunci dan kriteria yang telah ditetapkan. Hasil ekstraksi dari 156 artikel, diperoleh 13 artikel membahas hubungan status gizi dan kualitas hidup lansia. Status gizi berhubungan dengan kualitas hidup lansia dengan menyebabkan beberapa dampak seperti: peningkatan kesakitan, kelelahan yang berlebihan, lambatnya kecepatan berjalan, menghambat mobilitas dan menyebabkan gangguan tidur. Lemahnya kondisi fisik menyebabkan lansia mudah mengalami depresi dan kesulitan berinteraksi sosial. Selain itu, tingginya biaya perawatan kesehatan juga berkaitan dengan tingkat kemiskinan dan stres finansial pada lansia. Diketahui pula bahwa status gizi kurang menjadi faktor risiko penyebab terjadinya sindrom frailty yang mampu memperburuk kualitas hidup lansia dalam jangka panjang.
Strategic sustainability and industrial ecology in an island context, with considerations for a green economy roadmap: a study in the tourist accommodation sector, Grenada.

The purpose of this research is to show how business and enterprise can align sustainability and sustainable development to create strategic sustainability (SS) procedures, which can be used for planning towards sustainability in an island context. Even with the 3Ps depiction of sustainable development (SD), the idea continues to be difficult to make operational (Azar, Holmberg and Lindgren 1996) and has failed in many of its applications (Baumgartner and Korhonen 2010). Moreover, businesses wishing to operate in perpetuity are challenged by the socio-ecological system that constitutes sustainability. But all businesses have materials, energy and waste flows, (MEWFs) and a more strategic approach to managing these flows can assist businesses with the sustainability challenge. Firstly however, sustainability described as a successful socio-ecological system must be understood. Secondly the process of reducing the MEWFs within the business, referred to as sustainable development actions must be seen as separate but congruent to sustainability. By adapting the framework for strategic sustainable development and using a mixed methods approach, the necessary strategy content for the SS procedures are researched in the tourist accommodation sector-Grenada. It is shown that in an island context, defined as an isolated system with scarce resources, (Deschenes and Chertow 2004) the challenges of sustainability, especially for businesses such as the tourist accommodation sector, are exacerbated. The research concludes with three important groups of steps for the SS procedures: 1) visioning and vision linking; 2) developing sector strategic actions and 3) monitoring and evaluation. A tourism symbiosis was proposed as a critical action for reducing MEWFs. Considerations for implementing aspects of a proposed green economy roadmap using the SS procedures are addressed. The research can assist both policy makers and business leaders to operationalise sustainable development and to do so with some degree of certainty of achieving sustainability in an island context.
Generation of a Recombinant scFv against Deoxycholic Acid and Its Conversion to a Quenchbody for One-Step Immunoassay

Development of a rapid detection method for deoxycholic acid (DCA) is crucial for its diagnosis in the early stages of inflammation and cancer. In this study, we expressed a soluble recombinant anti-DCA single-chain variable fragment (scFv) in Escherichia coli. To convert scFv into a Quenchbody (Q-body), we labeled scFv using commercially available maleimide-linked fluorophores. The TAMRA-C5-maleimide-conjugated Q-body showed the highest response within a few minutes of DCA addition, indicating its applicability as a wash-free immunoassay probe for onsite DCA detection.
Plasma flow reversals at the dayside magnetopause and the origin of asymmetric polar cap convection

A number of events have been observed in the Los Alamos/Garching fast plasma experiment data from ISEE 2 within ±3 hours of noon wherein the y component of the plasma flow within the low latitude boundary layer and magnetopause current layer is oppositely directed to that in the adjacent magnetosheath. When the y component, By, of the local magnetosheath magnetic field is positive, events of this nature are found preferentially in the northern dusk and southern dawn quadrants, and when By is negative, they are found preferentially in the opposite two quadrants. Plasma flows in these events are always also poleward, that is they are always directed away from the GSE equatorial plane. The observations are qualitatively and quantitatively consistent with previous observations of accelerated flows at the magnetopause and with models of magnetic reconnection, with the reconnection occurring at low latitudes near the GSE XY plane independent of the magnitude or the sign of the y component of the local magnetosheath magnetic field. Local magnetic shears at the magnetopause for these events range from 60 to 180 degs, which, together with the occurrence of these events at low latitudes, does not tend to support the antiparallel merging hypothesis. These observations of By-dependent flow reversals provide a graphic demonstration of how asymmetric polar cap convection and related phenomena, such as the Svalgaard-Mansurov effect, originate in magnetic reconnection at the dayside magnetopause.
Sandwiched women: Health behavior, health, and life satisfaction

This paper studies the impact of sandwich generation caregiving on the health behavior, self-assessed health and life satisfaction of Russian women. It presents evidence that sandwich generation caregiving reduces the likelihood of medical examinations, and regular meals. Alcohol consumption and likelihood of smoking are reduced. The like­lihood of obesity increases, the proportion of chronic diseases decreases, and self-assessed health improves. The proportion of depression decreases. These effects may be the result of an inattentive attitude to one’s health and a consciousness of the social significance of fulfilling one’s duty. These effects vary with socio-demographic characteristics.