Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
An investigation into the variable biomechanical responses to antipronation foot orthoses

Antipronation foot orthosis are commonly used by health care professionals to treat a variety of lower limb conditions thought to be caused by excessive foot pronation. However, despite their widespread use, laboratory based research indicates that antipronation foot orthosis cause variable joint moment/motion biomechanical responses. If a specific biomechanical response is required to treat a specific clinical condition, it follows that practitioners cannot tailor foot orthosis confidently to alleviate symptoms thought to be associated with excessive pronation. A conceptual framework representing a biomechanical system of foot function was proposed to explain how external forces, foot structure, and neuromuscular factors cause these variable joint moment/motion responses to foot orthosis. Two studies (study 1 & study 2) sought to understand how external forces influenced joint moment/motion responses. Study 1 examined if systematic changes in external forces created by varying APFO geometry correlate to changes in joint moment/motion responses. To answer this research question a pilot study (n = 11) developed suitable increments in anti-pronation orthotic geometry that could systematically alter external forces under the plantar foot. The main study (n = 20) demonstrated that varying orthotic arch geometry and medial heel wedge geometry could systematically alter external forces (measured as peak pressure and centre of pressure) and joint moment/motion responses in foot structures. However, study 1 showed that changes in external forces created by varying APFO geometry are generally not strongly correlated (r < 0.6) to changes in joint moment/motion responses thus indicating that other factors (e.g. structural/neuromuscular) influence biomechanical responses to foot orthoses. On the basis that forces applied to the sole of the foot pass through plantar soft tissues prior to being applied to bones of a joint to affect moments and kinematics, study 2 characterised how soft tissue respond to change in external forces due to change in orthotic geometry. A pilot study (n = 10) developed a reliable method that could be used to quantify soft tissue thickness between the surface of an orthosis and bones overlying the medial arch. The results for the main study (n = 27) found that antipronation orthosis systematically compressed soft tissue structures under the plantar foot. The studies reported in this thesis show that antipronation orthosis can be tailored to systematically alter tissue compression, external forces and joint moment/motion responses. However, systematically altering external forces under the plantar foot with antipronation foot orthosis is not strongly correlated with changes in joint moment/motion responses. This suggests moment/motion responses are strongly influenced by structural features and/or neuromuscular action in combination with external forces. The work presented in this thesis offers a foundation for future studies seeking to understand how foot orthoses alters foot biomechanics.
Compact reconfigurable antenna system for spectrum interweaved cognitive radio

This article discusses the design of a compact antenna system for spectrum interweaved cognitive radio (CR). The system consists of a sensing filtenna and three communicating antennas. The sensing ultra‐wideband (UWB) antenna is a coplanar‐waveguide (CPW)‐fed monopole (2.2–11 GHz). The narrowband communicating patch antennas are reconfigurable through a switching mechanism, operating in six different frequency bands (5.54, 6.12, 7.60, 8.25, 9.64, and 10.29 GHz). To block the Wi‐MAX and WLAN bands, the proposed design uses a meandering slot and a stepped U‐slot in the monopole. Analysis of communicating antennas using the theory of characteristic mode analysis indicates good radiation in the desired frequencies. Isolation among these antennas is better than −18 dB. A constant group delay and linear phase response indicate a good time‐domain performance of the proposed UWB antenna. Simulated results match closely with those from measurements on the prototype. The proposed antenna system can find applications in various sectors adopting CR like internet of things.
Comparison Of Efficacy Of Yogurt Versus Probiotics For The Management Of Acute Diarrhoea.

BACKGROUND The advantages of probiotic administration for acute diarrhoea are mainly shorter duration of symptoms as well as reduced number of stools per day while use of traditional yogurt has similar results. So, this study was conducted to compare the efficacy of yogurt with probiotic in children with acute gastroenteritis. METHODS This randomized controlled trial was conducted at department of Paediatrics, Children Hospital, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad over 1 year. A total of nine hundred and thirty (930) children between 1-5 years of age presenting with acute diarrhoea were enrolled and equally randomized to Group-A (yogurt) and Group-B (lactobacillus rhamnosus) with ORS. The primary outcome was mean frequency of diarrhoea in first 24 hours after initiation of treatment in both the groups. RESULTS Gender distribution revealed that out of 930 patients, 643 (69.1%) were male and 287 (30.9%) were female while the mean age was 3.14±1.18 years. Mean duration of disease was 4.23±2.02 days. Mean no. of stools in first 24 hours after treatment in Group-A (yogurt) was 3.25±1.64 and 3.29±1.74 in Group-B (probiotics). Student t-test for independent samples was applied and no significant difference was found between the two groups (p=0.713). CONCLUSIONS Mean frequency of diarrhoea in first 24 hours after treatment with traditional yogurt and commercially available probiotics was not statistically significant in this study.
Improvement of cerebral perfusion in hemodynamic stroke patients after carotid stenting

Hemodynamic stroke is caused by hypoperfusion, instead of infarction or embolism, with a prevalence of approximately 10% of all cerebral infarctions. Introducing hypoperfusion as the causative factor for ischemic stroke is crucial in patient care and management. It can be demonstrated through clinical symptoms, physical examination, and diagnostic imaging. Transcranial Doppler (TCD) and Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) examinations to determine cerebral blood flow are very helpful in assessing cerebral perfusion improvement in hemodynamic stroke. A 49-year-old male patient complained of sudden weakness in the right half of the body after waking up, accompanied by a headache and communication difficulties. He also experienced weakness of the right upper and lower limb 1 week before hospital admission and improved 10 hours afterward. The results of the physical examination indicated differences in right and left arm systolic blood pressure of more than 20 mmHg, severe dysarthria, central right facial and lingual palsy, right hemiparesis, and right hemihypesthesia. The results of the CT scan of the head without contrast revealed a subacute cerebral ischemia infarct in the cortical/subcortical left parietal lobe.
Recent Trends in Microbial Approaches for Soil Desalination

Soil salinization has become a major problem for agriculture worldwide, especially because this phenomenon is continuously expanding in different regions of the world. Salinity is a complex mechanism, and in the soil ecosystem, it affects both microorganisms and plants, some of which have developed efficient strategies to alleviate salt stress conditions. Currently, various methods can be used to reduce the negative effects of this problem. However, the use of biological methods, such as plant-growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB), phytoremediation, and amendment, seems to be very advantageous and promising as a remedy for sustainable and ecological agriculture. Other approaches aim to combine different techniques, as well as the utilization of genetic engineering methods. These techniques alone or combined can effectively contribute to the development of sustainable and eco-friendly agriculture.
PRÁTICAS DE GESTÃO DO CONHECIMENTO NA CONSTRUÇÃO DE CIDADES INTELIGENTES

Partindo do princípio de que um dos pilares para o desenvolvimento de uma cidade, é a Gestão do Conhecimento, a utilização do capital humano que nela existe possibilita criar, organizar e manter ecossistemas de inovação que resultem em uma cidade mais sustentável, participativa e tecnológica. Desta forma, o estudo tem como objetivo verificar as práticas de Gestão do Conhecimento aplicadas na construção de cidades inteligentes. Para tal, a metodologia da pesquisa consiste em uma revisão integrativa utilizando produções recuperadas na base de dados Scopus. Como conclusões, o estudo aponta que a Gestão do Conhecimento ainda é um conceito pouco relacionado com o desenvolvimento de Cidades Inteligentes, porém foram identificados aspectos que apontam sua relevância no desenvolvimento social e urbano.
The development of an inhibitive assay for heavy metals using the acetylcholinesterase from Periophtalmodon schlosseri  vailable online  December 

revised  KEYWORDS Periophtalmodon schlosseri ; Acetylcholinesterase; Copper; Mercury and cadmium JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL BIOREMEDIATION & TOXICOLOGY Website: http://journal.hibiscuspublisher. com Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) assay is among the most rapid, simplest and economic assay in existence. AChE is known to be inhibited strongly by heavy metals aside from insecticides. Its use as an inhibitive assay for heavy metals is less well known. We report on the AChE from Periophtalmodon schlosseri as a sensitive assay for heavy metal ions. Heavy metals exhibited exponential decay type inhibition curves with calculated IC 50 for copper, mercury, chromium and arsenic at 0.088, 0.371, 0.112 and 0.141 mg l -1 , respectively. The LOD for copper, mercury, chromium and arsenic were 0.093, 0.126, 0.099 and 0.127 mg l 1 , respectively. The LOQ for copper, mercury, chromium and arsenic were 0.001, 0.209, 0.103 and 0.219 mg l -1 , respectively. The IC 50 s for these heavy metals are lower
Model grafičkog oblikovanja sigurnosnih piktograma na ambalaži = Model of graphic design of safety pictograms on the packaging

Sigurnosni piktogrami prenose poruku koja proizvod cini sigurnim za uporabu, sprijecavajuci stetne posljedice i eventualno nezadovoljstvo korisnika. Da bi prijenos informacije bio ucinkovit, sigurnosni piktogrami prvenstveno trebaju biti uocljivi. U okviru disertacije istraženi su utjecaji tehnicko-tehnoloskih karakteristika ambalaže na uocljivost apliciranih piktograma, te je uspostavljen funkcijski odnos između parametara definiranih strukturom piktograma i tehnoloskom izvedbom ambalaže. Cilj istraživanja bio je opisati potencijalne utjecaje ovih varijabli na mogucnost zapažanja nestandardiziranih oblika piktograma u svrhu unaprijeđenja kreativnih i izvedbenih procesa pri grafickom oblikovanju ambalaže. Uocljivost piktograma ispitana je dvjema metodama; objektivnim putem pomocu tehnologije koja omogucava pracenje pogleda oka, i subjektivnim putem provedbom vizualne procjene, u sklopu cega se dodatno anketnim upitnikom ispitivao i stupanj atraktivnosti promatrane ambalaže. Rezultati su pokazali snažnu korelaciju između objektivne i subjektivne evaluacije. Najznacajnije otkrice je da ambalažne karakteristike imaju slabiji utjecaj na uocljivost piktograma nego sto ga imaju strukturalni elementi oblikovanja piktograma. Među ispitivanim ambalažnim varijablama, samo se oblik pokazao utjecajnim. S druge strane, varijable oblikovanja piktograma u vecoj su mjeri determinirale stupanj uocljivosti piktograma. Pokazalo se da piktogrami vecih dimenzija, koji su dvobojno strukturirani brže privlace pažnju, dok ju oni s debljom linijom i duže zadržavaju. Zakljucno je predložen novi model grafickog oblikovanja piktograma koji su svojim grafickim parametrima, ostvarenim prema definiranim strukturalnim elementima, prilagođeni specificnostima tehnoloske izvedbe ambalaže, na nacin koji omogucava njihovu optimalnu uocljivost. Dodatni nalaz interesantan dizajnerskoj praksi je da predloženi sustav oblikovanja piktograme cini uocljivijima, ali ne i ambalažu manje atraktivnom.
STUDIES ON SOME HEAVY METALS CONTENT IN POLLUTED SOILS AND THEIR ACCUMULATION IN PLANTS

The present study was conducted to investigate the accumulation of some heavy metals (Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn) in soils and plants with different sources of pollution. The soil samples were collected from 3 sites from each of El-Gabal ELAsfar, Abou-Rawash, and Helwan areas which received sewage sludge and sewage effluent for a long time. Also, one soil sample from Helwan was collected to represent the contamination by industrial waste.The plant samples were taken from the same location of soil samples. Soil pH and total carbonate content (TCC) are slightly decreased as the irrigation period increased. However, organic matter increased. Total, bioavailable contents of Cd, Cu, Pb, and Zn of soils, increased as the irrigation period increased. Total contents exceeded, in many cases, and/ or reached, in some ones, the maximum permitted loadings. DTPA-extractable Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn increased continuously in the studied areas which received sewage sludge, sewage effluent and industrial materials for a long time. Bioavailable portions were found to represent a great deal of the total contents. The low percentage of total extracted by DTPA is due to its precipitation as CaCO3. These results give an evidence of high availability of sewage effluent burdenmetals to plants. There are negative correlation confections between DTPA extractable -Cd and each of pH and CaCO3; and a positive correlation confections with total, organic matter and clay contents. The concentrations of Cd, Cu, Pb and Zn in different plant organs increased with increasing the irrigation time period of sewage effluent and both sewage sludge and industrial material applications to soils. The absolute values of these metals in plant organs are different from metal to another, depending on the sewage sludge content and the availability of these metals in the soil which are controlled by different soil parameters (CaCO3, pH, clay and organic matter). The values of these metals followed the order Cd < Pb < Cu < Zn. The obtained results indicate that the heavy metals accumulation in leaves or straw higher than edible parts (grains or seeds) of plants. This is due to the low translocations of these metals in plants.
Vaccine Hesitancy among Parents and its Determinants in PHC in Al Madinah City 2020

Background: Vaccine hesitancy is caused by a variety of factors, which are complex and multifaceted. The perceived risks of vaccines, the relationship between parents and health-care providers, and the social norm of vaccination are all factors that influence vaccine decision making. Objective: This study aimed to conclude the prevalence of vaccine indecision amongst parents visiting PHC in Al-Madinah city, to identify socio-demographic determinants of vaccine hesitancy and to recognize agents and host-related factors, which leads to hesitancy. Methods: A cross-sectional research was implemented on parents who attended the PHC using a valid questionnaire filled by interviewing the parents. All data was confirmed manually then was implied and entered into SPSS software. Then the data were analyzed using the appropriate statistical test. Results: Vaccines can protect children from dangerous diseases, according to 98.1% of the 375 people who took part in our study. 88.5% of parents preferred to get their children vaccinated with all of the vaccines that are recommended. 69.9% of participants had ever been hesitant or unwilling to have their child vaccinated. 9.6% of parents were unable to get their child vaccinated due to distance, clinic timing, time needed to get the clinic or wait at the clinic, and/or the cost of getting to the clinic. Conclusion: Finally, our findings demonstrated that vaccine apprehension is a prominent issue among parents in Saudi Arabia. We discovered that vaccine fear is widespread, and that it spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic. [ FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine is the property of Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine 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 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 . (Copyright applies to all s.)
Bio-efficacy of some Botanicals, Antagonistic fungi, and Fungicides against Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. phaseoli causing Fusarium wilt on common bean plants

Wilt of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. phaseoli, has been found to be important in Menoufia governorate, Egypt. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of five plant extracts, three Trichoderma isolates, and two systemic fungicides in controlling Fusarium wilt infestations under laboratory and greenhouse conditions. In vitro tests revealed that all of the plant extracts tested exhibited fungicidal activity against F.oxysporum f.sp. phaseoli, albeit to varying degrees of efficacy. Cuminum cyminum and Dianthus caryophyllus aqueous extracts were the most effective against Fusarium. All three Trichoderma isolates inhibited the mycelium growth of the pathogen. Furthermore, the efficacy of two systemic fungicides (Rizolex-T and Topsin M) were investigated and both tested fungicides reported a significant reduction in the growth of the pathogen compared to the control. In vivo evaluation the results showed that all tested agents were effective in reducing wilt incidence (pre-and post-emergence, survival of plants, and severity of infection) and increasing some vegetative growth parameters of bean plants (plant height, number of branches, and number of leaves/plants) compared to the infected control. In comparison to synthetic fungicides, our study demonstrated that the use of aqueous plant extracts could be an applicable, safe, and costeffective method for controlling F. oxysporum f.sp. phaseoli. In addition, our study found that local isolates of T.harzianum, T. asperellum, and T.viride have the potential to be used as biological control agents against F. oxysporum f.sp. phaseoli.
Semiempirical Potential in Kinetics Calculations on the HC3N + CN Reaction

The reaction between the cyano radical CN and cyanoacetylene molecule HC3N is of great interest in different astronomical fields, from star-forming regions to planetary atmospheres. In this work, we present a new synergistic theoretical approach for the derivation of the rate coefficient for gas phase neutral-neutral reactions. Statistic RRKM calculations on the Potential Energy Surface are coupled with a semiempirical analysis of the initial bimolecular interaction. The value of the rate coefficient for the HC3N + CN → H + NCCCCN reaction obtained with this method is compared with previous theoretical and experimental investigations, showing strengths and weaknesses of the new presented approach.
Country tourism advertising as a tool of spillover effects on the example of Poland

ABSTRACT The conceptual framework of this paper is based on the concept of bounded rationality. During the decision-making process, the consumer uses images as mental shortcuts. The occurrence of the spillover effect has been confirmed in the literature. To this date, the effect of tourism advertising on the respondents’ attitudes towards products originating from a particular country and the issue of whether it affects both dimensions of a country’s image (cognitive and affective) have not been studied. The present study responds to these two gaps by developing an extended model of the spillover effect. A sample of 138 Japanese students participated in a pre-post experiment to provide feedback before and after exposure to advertising. Research results indicate that the commercial have created a more positive attitude among respondents in all areas measured. The current study adds to the growing body of cross-disciplinary literature on country image.
A Mini-Review on Newcastle Disease Virus in Egypt, With Particular References to Common Vaccines and Their Development

The poultry industry is a very important sector for the worldwide economy. Among viral infections, Newcastle disease virus (NDV) is one of the most serious problems facing such a business, as it causes high mortalities, a drastic drop in egg production, and severe economic losses among poultry flocks. The virus can infect a majority of bird species, indicating its broad host-range. It is a major challenge to overcome this devastating viral infection by the application of strict biosecurity measures and well-designated vaccination protocols. Vaccination and/or confinement and slaughtering of infected flocks in verified outbreaks are used to prevent and control Newcastle disease. Live attenuated vaccines, inactivated NDV vaccines, and recombinant vaccines have all been used to vaccinate birds against NDV. Unfortunately, the disease is still attacking and causing severe outbreaks. Therefore, the purpose of the present work is intended to provide an updated overview on the situation of NDV vaccines applied in the Egyptian poultry flocks and/or worldwide, along with brief informative data about the virus' history, morphology, taxonomy, and prevention and control.
Electric Propulsion Applications in the SmallGEO Product Line

Based on Ion acceleration in an electric field, Electric Propulsion (EP) is characterized by high specific impulse at low thrust. If the related maneuver durations are acceptable and sufficient electrical power is available, EP utilization can maximize the payload mass of a satellite. In the early development of the Small GEO platform [1], OHB applied Hall- Effect Thrusters in a solely EP based orbit control system [2] to enable such mass savings and direct launcher injection. At that time transfer durations to GEO of no longer than a few weeks were accepted by the commercial telecommunication market calling for Chemical Propulsion (CP) for the transfer. About 5 years later, transfer durations in the order of up to six month are considered by one of the largest fleet operators SES, in case major overall system costs savings including the launcher can be achieved [3]. In October 2013, ESA, SES and OHB established the Electra program Phase B1 in the frame of ARTES-33, a public-private partnership aimed at developing a full-electric propulsion small satellite platform [4]. The SmallGEO-FLEX platform development for Electra will nearly double the P/L capacity of the SmallGEO-FAST platform based on chemical propulsion at even lower launch mass. This paper presents the OHB SmallGEO product line with focus on EP applications including the implementation on Heinrich-Hertz and Electra missions. The mission and system design will be discussed with emphasis on the specific challenges of EP accommodation.