Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effects of dietary fiber on postprandialglycemic profilesin diabetic patients submitted to continuousprogrammed insulininfusion1'2

Conventional(C)orfibersupplemented(F)testbreakfast and lunchweregiven on 3 successive randomized days to six insulin-dependent diabetic patients treated with contin- uous programed insulin infusion. Meal distribution was as follows: day 1 (C breakfast and C lunch), day 2 (F breakfast and C lunch), day 3 (F breakfast and F lunch). No rise in blood glucose (BG) was observed after F breakfast (days 2 and 3) while a small rise in BG occurred after the C breakfast (day 1). Significant differences were observed between day 1 and days 2 and 3 for absolute BO values as well as for BG changes (�BG) from base-line. At lunch slight differences inBG were only noted at 45 mm (p <0.05) between days 2 and 3, while there was no difference between days 1 and 2. Our results indicate that fiber supplementation is useful even in pump- treated insulin-dependent diabetics but that F breakfasts have no influence on the carbohydrate tolerance to the subsequent lunch. Am J Clin Nutr 1984;40:58-65.
Towards Quantitative Acoustic Emission by Finite Element Modelling: Contribution of Modal Analysis and Identification of Pertinent Descriptors

Acoustic emission (AE) is used for damage monitoring and health diagnosis of materials. Several experimental investigations have shown the aptitude of AE to identify signatures of damage mechanisms. Nevertheless, there is a lack of numerical modelling or simulation to understand the link between the source and the AE signals. Since the interpretation of data of AE measurements mainly relies on empirical correlation between the signal and the mechanical source, a detailed description of the effects of the different stages of the acquisition chain is still lacking. Moreover, the geometry of the specimen can strongly influence the propagation modes. In this study, we propose to model AE with the Finite Element Method, in order to investigate the effect of the type of damage, the geometry of the specimen and the piezoelectric sensor on the waves and on the AE parameters. After validating the model with an experimental pencil lead break, we perform a modal analysis on the numerical signals. This consists of identifying the excited modes for several sources using a 2D Fast Fourier Transform. The last part is devoted to the identification of pertinent descriptors with a perfect point contact sensor and with a resonant sensor.
Multivalued static random access memory using multivalued FET

ABSTRACT Quaternary logic is very promising logic for multivalued logic implementation. Four state or quaternary static random access memory (SRAM) can be designed using quantum dot gate-quantum dot channel field effect transistor (QDG-QDCFEFT). The presence of quantum dots in the channel region as well as in the gate region of the QDG-QDCFET produces four states in its transfer characteristics. The implementation of quaternary SRAM using QDG-QDCFFET following conventional complementary metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor architecture is for the first time presented in this paper.
Pedestrians struck by motor vehicles: In search of a target for intervention

According to the NHTSA (2016), 5,987 pedestrians were killed and an estimated 85,000 were injured in traffic crashes in the United States in 2016. Between 2012 and 2014, there were 497 pedestrian deaths in New York City (Hu 2016). The pedestrian fatality rate in Queens is 1.92 fatalities per 100,000 residents, slightly higher than the citywide average (New York City Department of Transportation 2010a, 2010b; Fung and Conderino 2017). Though elderly individuals (aged 65 years) represent just 13% of the Queens population, they account for 35% of the borough’s pedestrian fatalities (New York City Department of Transportation 2010a, 2010b; City of New York 2014). We aim to understand the risk factors inherent to injured pedestrians at our trauma center in Flushing, Queens, New York, in order to focus intervention toward local at-risk populations.
Living Sample Viability Measurement Methods from Traditional Assays to Nanomotion

Living sample viability measurement is an extremely common process in medical, pharmaceutical, and biological fields, especially drug pharmacology and toxicology detection. Nowadays, there are a number of chemical, optical, and mechanical methods that have been developed in response to the growing demand for simple, rapid, accurate, and reliable real-time living sample viability assessment. In parallel, the development trend of viability measurement methods (VMMs) has increasingly shifted from traditional assays towards the innovative atomic force microscope (AFM) oscillating sensor method (referred to as nanomotion), which takes advantage of the adhesion of living samples to an oscillating surface. Herein, we provide a comprehensive review of the common VMMs, laying emphasis on their benefits and drawbacks, as well as evaluating the potential utility of VMMs. In addition, we discuss the nanomotion technique, focusing on its applications, sample attachment protocols, and result display methods. Furthermore, the challenges and future perspectives on nanomotion are commented on, mainly emphasizing scientific restrictions and development orientations.
A Dual Regime of Mesoscale Convective Systems in the East Asian Monsoon Annual Cycle

Eastern China is perennially hit by mesoscale convective systems (MCSs), yet it remains an open question as to whether and how their general properties change throughout the annual cycle. By leveraging high‐resolution satellite observations and a hybrid tracking algorithm, we present a 20‐year (2001–2020) climatology of MCSs over eastern China during eight subseasonal‐to‐seasonal (S2S) monsoon stages. MCSs contribute up to 50% of the stage‐total precipitation and over 60% of the rainband‐zone precipitation during the Pre‐Meiyu and Meiyu episodes, and their contributions remain non‐trivial during the transition seasons. We discover two contrasting regimes of MCSs that alternate immediately upon the Pre‐Meiyu and the Fall onsets. The wintertime regime features fast‐propagating shallow systems initiated at night in a strongly sheared and dry environment. The summertime regime, instead, features an outbreak of MCSs in the south, where the systems often initiate in the afternoon and propagate 2–3 times slower than the cold‐season ones. Based on multivariate clustering analysis, the nighttime MCSs that dictate the winter stages often initiate over a deep nocturnal boundary layer with moist rear inflows upgliding above it. In contrast, the afternoon‐initiated MCSs under the summertime regime feature a pronounced convective available potential energy (CAPE) "tongue" and upslope flows in their southeast quadrant. The southwesterly moist ascending flows are likely to shallow the convective inhibition at the tip of the CAPE tongue and facilitate the intense updrafts of the MCSs. Findings here may offer insights into S2S weather prediction and facilitate agricultural and water management throughout the year.
Diabetes Medication Satisfaction Tool

OBJECTIVE—To develop and test a patient questionnaire on treatment satisfaction with diabetes regimens. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS—Survey items were developed from community clinic focus groups, pretested in patients with diabetes, and examined in two samples of treated patients. RESULTS—Sixteen items performed well in assessing treatment experiences: ease and convenience, lifestyle burdens, well-being, and medical control. Construct validity was supported by associations (P < 0.05) with treatment complexity, self-rated glucose control, health worries, and A1C. Internal consistency ranged from 0.89 to 0.95. CONCLUSIONS—The Diabetes Medication Satisfaction Tool offers a comprehensive assessment of patient acceptability, with diabetes therapy useful for individualizing therapeutic decision making.
Impact of mentoring on socioâ��emotional and mental health outcomes of youth with learning disabilities and attentionâ��deficit hyperactivity disorder

Background: Learning disabilities (LD) and attention-deﬁcit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are often accompa-nied by signiﬁcant socio-emotional impairments and mental health challenges. However, there is a lack of controlled, quantitative research on potential interventions to address this issue. The current study evaluated the impact of a near-peer mentoring program for youth with LD/ADHD designed to promote socio-emotional well-being. Methods: Youth with LD/ADHD who participated in the mentoring program (Mentored; n = 99) were compared to both nonmentored youth with LD/ADHD (Control-NM; n = 51) and typically developing youth without LD/ADHD (Control-TD; n = 81) prementoring in the fall and postmentoring in the spring. Participants were assessed using self-report measures of anxiety, depression, interpersonal relations, and self-esteem. Results: Youth with LD/ADHD showed signiﬁcantly higher scores of depression and signiﬁcantly lower scores of interpersonal relations compared to the Control-TD group at fall baseline. The depression and self-esteem scores of the Mentored group signiﬁcantly decreased and increased, respectively, after mentoring. These changes were associated with mentee-perceived mentorship quality. The Control-NM group showed signiﬁcant decreases in both self-esteem and interpersonal relations, as well as increases in depression over time, while the Control-TD group remained stable across all measures. Conclusions: Results suggest that mentoring shows promise as a potential intervention for youth with LD/ADHD who experience co-occurring socio-emotional and mental health difﬁculties. The study is the ﬁrst, to our knowledge, to quantify the effect of a near-peer mentoring program on youth with LD/ADHD in a design with two control groups. Implications for research and practice involving LD, ADHD, and mental health disorders are discussed. (cid:129) Near-peer mentoring is a promising intervention that can improve socio-emotional well-being and mental health in youth with learning disabilities and ADHD, and highlights the importance of strong interpersonal relationships as a protective factor.
Majority and Minority Voted Redundancy Scheme for Safety-Critical Applications with Error/No-Error Signaling Logic

In the era of nanoelectronics, multiple faults or failures of function blocks are likely to occur. To withstand these, higher levels of redundancy are suggested to be employed in at least the sensitive portions of a circuit or system. In this context, the N-modular redundancy (NMR) scheme may be used to guard against the multiple faults or failures of function blocks. However, the NMR scheme would exacerbate the weight, cost, and design metrics to implement higher-order redundancy. Hence, as an alternative to the NMR, the majority and minority voted redundancy (MMR) scheme was proposed recently. However, the proposal was restricted to the basic implementation with no provision for indicating the correct or the incorrect operation of the MMR. Hence in this work, we present the MMR scheme with the error/no-error signaling logic (ESL). Example NMR circuits without and with the ESL (NMRESL), and example MMR circuits without and with the proposed ESL (MMRESL) were implemented to achieve similar degrees of fault tolerance using a 32/28-nm CMOS technology. The results show that, on average, the proposed MMRESL circuits have 18.9% less critical path delay, dissipate 64.8% less power, and require 49.5% less silicon area compared to their counterpart NMRESL circuits.
Four Element MIMO Antenna Systems with Decoupling Lines for High-Speed 5G Wireless Data Communication

A low-profile planar multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna consisting of four elements with isolation improvement is proposed for 5G mm Wave (24–40) GHz applications. Each radiating element of the MIMO antenna comprises of a microstrip-fed tilted spade-shaped radiator with four asymmetrical slots and a partial ground plane. The antenna is optimized to resonate at 35 GHz covering a wide impedance bandwidth from 23.9 to 40.1 GHz. Two cross lines are then loaded between the antenna elements to improve the isolation > − 30 d B . The MIMO structure with the decoupling lines is fabricated and tested. The measured results are in good correlation with the simulated results. Other MIMO performance metrics such as the envelope correlation coeﬃcient (ECC), channel capacity loss (CCL), diversity gain (DG), and total active reflection coefficient (TARC) are examined, and the results are found to be satisfactory for the device to be used for mm-wave 5G MIMO applications. Also, the antenna’s performance metrics such as radiation efficiency, gain, and radiation patterns over the operating band are presented.
OPTICAL MICRODISK RESONATOR WITH A SMALL BUT FINITE SIZE SCATTERER

Circular microresonators (microdisks) are natural candidates for the realization of low-threshold miniature laser sources since some of their modes have extremely high Q-factors (low thresholds). In those modes, which are called whispering gallery modes, light circulates around the circumference of the disk trapped by total internal reflection. Although the microdisk cavities can provide ultra-low threshold lasing, their applicability faces the problem of isotropic light emission which is due to the rotational symmetry of the system. Contrary to usual procedure, where a geometric deformation of the microdisk boundary is used to break the symmetry and, as a result, to achieve the output directionality, we propose a scenario inducing rotational symmetry breaking by placing a small but finite size circular scatterer inside the microdisk itself. We calculate positions of the new resonant modes and show that some of them possess clear emission directionality while preserving high Q-factors.
Water Availability and Row Spacing Effects on Nitrogen Use Efficiency in No-Till Maize

Reduced row spacing has shown to increase nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in no-till irrigated maize; however available information in rainfed conditions is scarce. The objective was to analyze row spacing effects on NUE under different water and nitrogen (N) regimes. Maize crops were grown at Balcarce, Argentina, during two seasons. Treatments included two water regimes (rainfed and irrigated), two rows spacing (35 and 70 cm) and two N rates (0 and 180 kg N ha -1 ). Nitrogen rate and narrow rows increased total dry matter (DM), grain yield, and DM and grain N accumulation in both water regimes. In both years and water regimes, narrow rows increased NUE. Physiological efficiency decreased with N rate and was not affected by row spacing. Recovery efficiency (RE) decreased with N rate, and wide rows spacing. Narrow rows effects on RE decreased as N availability increased. Narrow rows increased NUE largely as a result of increased RE. Greater RE for narrow rows treatments was evident since early growth stages (V6). Average two growing seasons, grain yield and NUE response to narrow rows was higher for rainfed condition and/or N deficient crops than maize with high N rate and irrigation. Results shown that narrow rows increased NUE in no-till maize under rainfed conditions
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation with ACURATE neo: Results from the PROGRESS PVL Registry

Objectives The PROGRESS PVL registry evaluated transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) in patients treated with ACURATE neo, a supra-annular self-expanding bioprosthetic aortic valve. Background While clinical outcomes with TAVI are comparable with those achieved with surgery, residual aortic regurgitation (AR) and paravalvular leak (PVL) are common complications. The ACURATE neo valve has a pericardial sealing skirt designed to minimize PVL. Methods The primary endpoint was the rate of total AR over time, as assessed by a core echocardiographic laboratory. The study enrolled 500 patients (mean age: 81.8 ± 5.1 years; 61% female; mean baseline STS score: 6.0 ± 4.5%) from 22 centers in Europe and Canada; 498 patients were treated with ACURATE neo. Results The rate of ≥ moderate AR was 4.6% at discharge and 3.1% at 12 months; the rate of ≥ moderate PVL was 4.6% at discharge and 2.6% at 12 months. Paired analyses showed significant improvement in overall PVL between discharge and 12 months (P < 0.001); 64.6% of patients had no change in PVL grade, 24.9% improved, and 10.5% worsened. Patients also exhibited significant improvement in transvalvular gradient (P < 0.001) and effective orifice area (P=0.01). The mortality rate was 2.2% at 30 days and 11.3% at 12 months. The permanent pacemaker implantation (PPI) rate was 10.2% at 30 days and 12.2% at 12 months. Conclusions Results from PROGRESS PVL support the sustained safety and performance of TAVI with the ACURATE neo valve, showing excellent valve hemodynamics, good clinical outcomes, and significant interindividual improvement in PVL from discharge to 12-month follow-up.
Mapping Men’s Mental Health Help-Seeking After an Intimate Partner Relationship Break-Up

Deleterious effects of separation and divorce on men’s mental health are well-documented; however, little is known about their help-seeking when adjusting to these all-too-common life transitions. Employing interpretive descriptive methods, interviews with 47 men exploring their mental health help-seeking after a relationship break-up were analyzed in deriving three themes: (1) Solitary work and tapping established connections, (2) Reaching out to make new connections, and (3) Engaging professional mental health care. Men relying on solitary work and established connections accessed relationship-focused self-help books, online resources, and confided in friends and/or family. Some participants supplemented solitary work by reaching out to make new connections including peer-based men’s groups and education and social activities. Comprising first-time, returning, and continuing users, many men responded to relationship break-up crises by engaging professional mental health care. The findings challenge longstanding commentaries that men actively avoid mental health promotion by illuminating wide-ranging help resources.
THE INFLUENCE OF MINDFUL THOUGHT ON EMOTIONAL REGULATION IN ADULTS: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Background: Mental disorder is one of the most difficult problems to overcome in the world and one of the causes is about the low emotional regulation. Emotional regulation is influenced by a person's awareness in managing his emotions. For increasing the emotional regulation need some interventions to enhance mindful thought and the benefits will appear. Objectives: This article aimed to explain the benefits of mindful thought in emotion regulation and the type of intervention can be used to improve mindful thought in adults. Design: This study used a scoping review to review the articles the influence of mindful thought on emotional regulation in adults. Data Sources: Data based used were Science Direct, Scopus, SpingerLink, PubMed and Emerald Insight from 2017 to 2021. The literature obtained by using the Booleon operators “OR/AND” search. The keywords in the search were "mindfulness" OR mindfulness breathing AND "emotion regulation" OR control emotion AND "adult". Review Methods: The analysis used was the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyzes for Scoping Review (PRISMA-SR). Results: The results after screening consisting of 4 quantitative articles. This article summarizes about mindfulness intervention can increase the ability to respond to negative emotions, reduce depression, stress and also increase important components in mindful thought that can influence emotional regulation. Conclusion: High level of mindful thoughts will influence daily life in adults for reappraisal, acceptance, problem solving and parenting. The kind of mindfulness intervention can be used for increasing quality of mindful that can affect emotion regulation in adults such as Mindfulness Meditation, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.
EFEKTIVITAS VIRTUAL REALITY TERHADAP REHABILITASI CHRONIC ANKLE INSTABILITY: LITERATURE REVIEW

ABSTRAKLatar Belakang: Ankle sprain merupakan cedera yang paling sering terjadi pada populasi aktif. Ankle sprain dapat berkembang menjadi chronic ankle instability yang menimbulkan berbagai permasalahan sehingga menyebabkan keterbatasan fungsional dan mempengaruhi kualitas hidup. Virtual reality menghadirkan simulasi lingkungan interaktif, realistis, menarik dan aman digunakan sehingga bermanfaat untuk meningkatkan kemampuan fungsional penderita chronic ankle instability. Tujuan: Untuk menyajikan bukti terkini terkait efektifitas virtual reality terhadap rehabilitasi chronic ankle instability, seperti kekuatan otot, keseimbangan, stabilitas ankle, dan performa melalui studi literatur. Metode: Literature review dengan framework PICOT(T) (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time, (Type of study)). Pencarian artikel menggunakan 4 database (PubMed Central, PubMed, Proquest, dan Google Scholar) dengan kata kunci yang telah dibuat, seleksi artikel menggunakan flowchart, dan penilaian kritis artikel. Hasil: Hasil keseluruhan pencarian dari 4 database diperoleh 852 artikel. Setelah dilakukan screening berdasarkan kriteria inklusi dan kriteria eksklusi, diperoleh 7 artikel yang menunjukkan efektivitas penggunaan virtual reality terhadap rehabilitasi chronic ankle instability. Kesimpulan: Berdasarkan literature review, mengungkapkan bahwa latihan berbasis virtual reality efektif terhadap rehabilitasi pasien chronic ankle instability. Kata kunci: Chronic ankle instability; Exergame; Functional ankle instability; Virtual reality training ABSTRACTBackground: Ankle sprain is injury that often occur in the active population. Ankle sprain may develop chronic ankle instability which causes various impairments. Therefore, it leads to functional limitations and affects quality of life. Virtual reality provides an interactive, realistic, attractive, and safe environment simulation that is useful for improving physical function of chronic ankle instability patients. Objective: To provide up-to-date evidence related to the effectiveness of virtual reality on chronic ankle instability rehabilitation, such as muscle strengths, balance, ankle stability, and performance through literature review. Methods: A literature review with the PICOT(T) framework (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Time, (Type of study)). The method's stages were articles search using 4 databases (PubMed Central, PubMed, Proquest, and Google Scholar with keywords that have been created, articles selection using flowchart, and critical appraisal of articles. Result: There were 852 articles obtained by the overall search of 4 databases. After screening articles based on inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria, 7 journals proved the effectiveness of the use of virtual reality on chronic ankle instability rehabilitation. Conclusion: According to the literature review, virtual reality-based exercise is effective on chronic ankle instability rehabilitation. Keywords: Chronic ankle instability; Exergame; Functional ankle instability; Virtual reality training