Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Efficacy of Anticonvulsant Administration as Seizure Prophylactic Therapy in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a non-degenerative, non-congenital disorder of the brain that occurs due to external mechanics that can cause permanent or temporary impairment of cognitive, physical and psychosocial functions. Based on the 2018 Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) data, the prevalence of head injuries in Indonesia is 11.9%. Seizures after head injury result in secondary brain damage and seizure prophylaxis is only recommended in patients with TBI during the first seven days. This study was designed to assess the efficacy of anticonvulsants as prophylactic therapy in patients with TBI in Indonesia. The research method used was a literature review that was searched using Google Scholar, Pubmed, Medline, Ebsco, Hindawi, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane, published in the last ten years. After obtaining the appropriate literature, the manuscript is written. The results showed that prophylactic anticonvulsants such as Phenytoin could reduce the incidence of early posttraumatic seizures (PTS) in patients with TBI compared to placebo. Another study also stated that giving anticonvulsants (Carbamazepine, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, Levetiracetam and Valproate) in preventing early PTS showed effective results in TBI when compared to placebo. So, it can be concluded, based on the literature search conducted, anticonvulsants are proven to be able to prevent PTS, with the recommendation of drug choice being Phenytoin.
The Collapse Of Silvergate Bank

The U.S. Banking Crisis of 2023 is reportedly different from previous crises. The well-expected failure of Silvergate Bank is because of its crypto-friendly business. This study examines the events that led to the bank's collapse granularly that led to its bankruptcy. A qualitative examination uses historical research and case study method to examine the background of the bank, the series of events that led to its rise, and the eventual collapse of the bank. Discussion and findings from the study explain the various forms of risks that banks face in the course of their business. The study contributes to the literature on bank crises and failures and will be useful to the banking industry and regulators
Fast Search of Face Recognition Model for a Mobile Device Based on Neural Architecture Comparator

This paper addresses the face recognition task for offline mobile applications. Using AutoML techniques, a novel technological framework is proposed to develop a fast neural network-based facial feature extractor for a concrete device. First, the Once-for-All SuperNet is trained on a large facial dataset. Each device is characterized by its lookup table, which contains the running times of inference in each layer of the SuperNet. An evolutionary search is then used to select the most accurate subnetwork within a limit on the maximum expected latency. It is proposed to train a neural architecture comparator using Gradient Boosted Trees to choose the better subnetwork in this search. Experimental face verification and recognition results demonstrate the robustness of the novel method to various facial region positions. The best model achieves an identification accuracy of 98.7% for the LFW dataset in less than 5 ms on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 GPU.
Non-Smooth Resonant Vibrations of Delaminated Beam-Type Structures

Oscillation properties of delaminated structures are governed by strongly nonlinear phenomena, which are associated with two major mechanisms, namely the presence of a unilateral constraint across the interface of the debonded zone and dissipative impact-like contacts in this region. Therefore, damage mechanisms will produce local sources of nonlinearity in a predominantly linear structure, that are detectable on a global basis [1]. Investigations of the arising nonlinear response, as will be addressed, are promising for reliable localisation of the involved delamination. As a general conclusion, it was found that a consideration of the damage-related nonlinearity is much more sensitive to structural alterations than any other method based on the investigation of linear system properties (e.g. modal characteristics [2]).
Plasmonics simulations including nonlocal effects using a boundary element method approach

Spatial nonlocality in the photonic response of metallic nanoparticles is actually known to produce near-field quenching and significant plasmon frequency shifts relative to local descriptions. As the control over size and morphology of fabricated nanostructures is truly reaching the nanometer scale, understanding and accounting for nonlocal phenomena is becoming increasingly important. Recent advances clearly point out the need to go beyond the local theory. We here present a general formalism for incorporating spatial dispersion effects through the hydrodynamic model and generalizations for arbitrary surface morphologies. Our method relies on the boundary element method, which we supplement with a nonlocal interaction potential. We provide numerical examples in excellent agreement with the literature for individual and paired gold nanospheres, and critically examine the accuracy of our approach. The present method involves marginal extra computational cost relative to local descriptions and facilitates the simulation of spatial dispersion effects in the photonic response of complex nanoplasmonic structures.
VIMOT: A Tightly Coupled Estimator for Stereo Visual-Inertial Navigation and Multiobject Tracking

Most existing visual-inertial navigation system (VINS) simply rejects dynamic object features to improve navigation performance, rendering the loss of dynamic object motion information, whereas some emerging applications, such as autonomous driving, need to accurately perceive the movement of surrounding objects for making decisions. Aiming at performing accurate pose estimations for both the ego vehicle and surrounding objects, we propose a tightly coupled estimator for visual-inertial navigation and multiobject tracking, called VIMOT. The proposed system directly utilizes a 3-D bounding box (BB) generated by an object detector to represent an object. On this basis, a multilevel data association method together with a geometry-based dynamic object classification method is applied for object tracking. Instead of rejecting the features of dynamic objects, their visual features are fully exploited in our system to form the object-related factors, which are jointly optimized with the static visual feature factors and the inertial measurement unit (IMU) preintegration factors for both ego-vehicle and multiobject state estimation. The performance of the proposed system is evaluated on both public datasets and real-world experiments. Compared with the existing state-of-the-art similar methods, the results show that integrating multiobject tracking into VINS can significantly improve the pose accuracy of both the VINS and tracked objects, which makes both estimations benefit from each other.
PROTEIN PHOSPHATASE 2C08, a Negative Regulator of Abscisic Acid Signaling, Promotes Internode Elongation in Rice

Clade A protein phosphatase 2Cs (PP2CAs) negatively regulate abscisic acid (ABA) signaling. Here, we investigated the functions of OsPP2CAs and their crosstalk with ABA and gibberellic acid (GA) signaling pathways in rice (Oryza sativa). Among the nine OsPP2CAs, OsPP2C08 had the highest amino acid sequence similarity with OsPP2C51, which positively regulates GA signaling in rice seed germination. However, OsPP2C08 was expressed in different tissues (internodes, sheaths, and flowers) compared to OsPP2C51, which was specifically expressed in seeds, and showed much stronger induction under abiotic stress than OsPP2C51. Transgenic rice lines overexpressing OsPP2C08 (OsPP2C08-OX) had a typical ABA-insensitive phenotype in a post-germination assay, indicating that OsPP2C08, as with other OsPP2CAs, negatively regulates ABA signaling. Furthermore, OsPP2C08-OX lines had longer stems than wild-type (WT) plants due to longer internodes, especially between the second and third nodes. Internode cells were also longer in OsPP2C08-OX lines than in the WT. As GA positively regulates plant growth, these results suggest that OsPP2C08 might positively regulate GA biosynthesis. Indeed, the expression levels of GA biosynthetic genes including gibberellin 20-oxidase (OsGA20ox4) and Ent-kaurenoic acid oxidase (OsKAO) were increased in OsPP2C08-OX lines, and we observed that GIBBERELLIN 2-OXIDASE 4 (OsGA2ox4), encoding an oxidase that catalyzes the 2-beta-hydroxylation of several biologically active GAs, was repressed in the OsPP2C08-OX lines based on a transcriptome deep sequencing and RT-qPCR analysis. Furthermore, we compared the accumulation of SLENDER RICE 1 (SLR1), a DELLA protein involved in GA signaling, in OsPP2C08-OX and WT plants, and observed lower levels of SLR1 in the OsPP2C08-OX lines than in the WT. Taken together, our results reveal that OsPP2C08 negatively regulates ABA signaling and positively regulates GA signaling in rice. Our study provides valuable insight into the molecular mechanisms underlying the crosstalk between GA and ABA signaling in rice.
Trend Analysis in Standardized Precipitation Index and Standardized Anomaly Index in the Context of Climate Change in Southern Togo

Rainfall and temperature are climatic variables mostly affected by global warming. This study aimed to investigate the temporal trend analysis in annual temperature and rainfall in the Southern Togo for the 1970-2014 period. Daily and annual rainfall and temperature were collected from four weather stations at Atakpame, Kouma-Konda, Lome, and Tabligbo. The temperature variability was determined by the Standardized Anomaly Index (SAI) and the annual rainfall variability was determined using the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI). The Mann-Kendall test was used for trend analysis. Mann-Kendall statistical test for the mean annual, mean annual minimum and maximum temperature from 1970 to 2014 showed significant warming trends for all stations except Kouma-Konda where mean annual maximum temperature had exhibited non significant cooling trend (P = 0.01). For Standardized Precipitation Index in the 12-month time scale, dry tendency dominates Atakpame (55.7%) and Kouma-Konda (55.5%) while wet tendency dominates slightly Lome (50.9%) and Tabligbo (51.4%). The Mann-Kendall test revealed an increasing trend in standardized anomaly index at all the sites, prejudicial to rainfed agriculture practiced by about 90% of Togolese crop growers. The trend analysis in the climate variables indicated a change in climate that necessitates some specific actions for resources management sustainability and conservation.
Analysis of Gravel Shapes Along the Khazir River, North of Iraq

This research work deals with the analyses of the shape and size of gravels within the terrace deposit of the Khazir River in the north of Iraq. The degree of gravels’ roundness and flatness indicates that they were transported in wet climate conditions during the deposition of the Bai Hassan Formation of the Pliocene-Pleistocene age. Typical increasing roundness and decreasing flatness along the channel (downstream) refer to the stable flow of the paleo River of Khazir. The higher degree of roundness and flatness of the studied 500 pebbles among the terraces came from the already rounded pebbles of the Bai Hassan Formation, and are not due to the rolling of the sediments of the river that were deposited as terraces along the banks. This case is the only acceptable clue for the origin of the rounded and flattened pebbles that were found in the studied terraces; otherwise, the pebbles wouldn’t be having such roundness and flatness. The aim of this research work is to indicate the roundness and flatness of the gravels within the terrace deposits along the Khazir River.
The influence of fertilization on the morpho-decorative characteristics of geraniums (Pelargonium zonale)

Geraniums (pelargoniums or storksbills, officially named as Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. Ex Aiton) are appreciated worldwide due to their ornamental potential and versatility. The research was conducted to emphasize the evolution of morpho-decorative and qualitative traits of two geranium cultivars of high aesthetic value, namely ‘Tango Salmon’ (Montevideo) and ‘Tango Dark Red’, depending on two different fertilization, conventional-chemical fertilization, and unconventional scheme, with a homeopathic solution respectively. It is excessive repetitiveness and is not the case. ) cultivar, unconventional fertilization scheme tested conducted to the best results regarding most morpho-decorative characters investigated (33.40 cm height, 21.10 leaves/plant, 34.75 flowers/inflorescence, 2.35% nitrogen, and 48.34 SPAD). For cultivar ‘Tango Dark Red’, the conventional fertilization conducted to the best results in terms of height (18.90 cm), stems/plant (5.90), leaves/plant (14.95), and flowers/inflorescence (37.55), while unconventional fertilization led to higher nitrogen accumulation (2.18%) and enhanced chlorophyll synthesis (47.08 SPAD). Between nitrogen and chlorophyll contents within geranium leaves, strong positive correlations were identified in ‘Tango Salmon’, and weak to moderate in ‘Tango Dark Red’ cultivar. Higher scores were attributed to aesthetic indicators for ‘Tango Salomon’ compared to ‘Tango Dark Red’. The unconventional fertilization of geranium cultivars is an eco-friendly solution for enhancing their morpho-decorative characteristics.
Information technology and university administration: A comparative analysis of ICT implementation in tertiary institutions in Bayelsa state

Information technology and university administration were the subjects of this research, which was titled A Comparative Analysis of ICT Implementation in Tertiary Institutions in Bayelsa State. The study was directed by three research questions and three hypotheses. The participants in this research were 240 teachers and students drawn from Bayesa State Federal University, Otuoke, University of Africa, and Niger Delta University. Using the Taro Yamen formula, the sample size r was determined. To ensure that each member had an equal chance of being chosen, the basic random selection approach and purposive sampling were used. Questionnaires were the study's primary tool. The test-retest approach was used to determine the instrument's dependability. It evaluates the extent of ICT use in the chosen schools. The research found the following. According to our discussion on whether ICT facilities are available in tertiary institutions in Bayelsa state, a total of 248 respondents - 112 (45%) of whom strongly agreed-agreed, 55 (22%) disagreed, 68 (27%) disagreed strongly, and 13 (6%) disagreed with the hypothesis' assertion.Out of 248 respondents, a total of 97 (39%) strongly agreed, 58 (23%) agreed, 64 (26%) disagreed, and 29 (12%) disagreed with our findings on whether students and administrators readily accept ICT facilities for learning in tertiary institutions in Bayelsa state. From the aforementioned data, the vast majority of the stakeholders agree with the claim that Bayelsa state's students and administrators easily adopt ICT facilities for learning.In the end, our survey on whether management frequently uses ICT resources for administrative purposes in higher education institutions in the state of Bayelsa revealed that out of 248 respondents, a total of 87 (35%) strongly agreed, 79 (32%) agreed, 48 (19%) strongly disagreed, and 34 (14%) disagreed with the assertion in the hypothesis. The investigation leads to the conclusion that Bayelsa State's tertiary institutions employ ICT resources for administrative functions.
Performance and structure of bosonic codes

The early Gottesman, Kitaev, and Preskill (GKP) proposal for encoding a qubit in an oscillator has recently been followed by cat- and binomial-code proposals. Numerically optimized codes have also been proposed, and we introduce new codes of this type here. These codes have yet to be compared using the same error model; we provide such a comparison by determining the entanglement fidelity of all codes with respect to the bosonic pure-loss channel (i.e., photon loss) after the optimal recovery operation. We then compare achievable communication rates of the combined encoding-error-recovery channel by calculating the channel's hashing bound for each code. Cat and binomial codes perform similarly, with binomial codes outperforming cat codes at small loss probabilities. Despite not being designed to protect against the pure-loss channel, GKP codes significantly outperform all other codes for most values of the loss probability. We show that the performance of GKP and some binomial codes increases monotonically with increasing average photon number of the codes. In order to corroborate our numerical evidence of the cat/binomial/GKP order of performance occurring at small loss probabilities, we analytically evaluate the quantum error-correction conditions of those codes. For GKP codes, we find an essential singularity in the entanglement fidelity in the limit of vanishing loss probability. In addition to comparing the codes, we draw parallels between binomial codes and discrete-variable systems. First, we characterize one- and two-mode binomial as well as multi-qubit permutation-invariant codes in terms of spin-coherent states. Such a characterization allows us to introduce check operators and error-correction procedures for binomial codes. Second, we introduce a generalization of spin-coherent states, extending our characterization to qudit binomial codes and yielding a new multi-qudit code.
Strain Management in Perovskite Solar Cells

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) currently hold the record for highest power conversion efficiency (PCE) at an impressive 25.7%. However, the state-of-the-art PCEs still fall below theoretical limits, and the long-term stability remains a critical concern for practical implementation of PSCs. Due to the soft ionic nature of metal halide perovskites, the inevitable strain effect on perovskite films has been found to be a key factor in determining both efficiency and stability. In this review, we summarize the recent advancements on the origins of strain, the characterization methodologies, and the impact of strain on perovskite films, as well as various strategies employed to regulate strain and enhance the intrinsic performance of perovskites and solar cells. Our intention is to facilitate scientists with an exhaustive comprehension of the strain effect, and stimulate research endeavors in strain management aimed at enhancing device performance and commercialization.
Exact controllability of a micro beam with boundary bending moment

ABSTRACT In this paper, we show the exact controllability of a micro beam with boundary bending moment at time T > 0, which gives a confirmative answer to the open problem proposed by P. Guzmán and J. Zhu. The semi-group approach is adopted in investigation. The asymptotic spectral expression of the micro beam system is presented to verify an observability inequality for the dual system. By the duality principle, the exact controllability of the system is then established.
Unraveling the Molecular Landscape of Congenital Pseudoarthrosis of the Tibia: Insights from a Comprehensive Analysis of 162 Probands

Congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia (CPT, HP:0009736), commonly known as bowing of the tibia, is a rare congenital tibia malformation characterized by spontaneous tibial fractures and the difficulty of reunion after tibial fractures during early childhood, with a very low prevalence between 1/250,000 ~ 1/140,000. While 80% ~ 84% of CPT cases present with neurofibromatosis type 1, caused by the mutations in NF1, the underlying cause of CPT is still unclear. Considering the congenital nature and the low prevalence of CPT, we hypothesized that the rare genomic mutations may contribute to CPT. In this study, we conducted whole exome sequencing on 159 patients with CPT and full-length transcriptome sequencing on an additional 3 patients with CPT. The data analysis showed there were 179 significantly up-regulated genes which were enriched in 40 biological processes among which 21 biological processes hold their loss of function (LoF) excesses between 159 cases against 208 controls from 1000 Genomes Project. From those 21 biological processes with LoF excesses, there were 259 LoF-carried genes among which 40 genes with 56 LoF variations in 63 patients were enriched in osteoclast differentiation pathway (hsa04380) with its 3 directly regulated pathways including MAPK signaling pathway (hsa04010), calcium signaling pathway (hsa04020) and PI3K-Akt signaling pathway (hsa04151), as well as fluid shear stress and atherosclerosis pathway (hsa05418) while 12 patients carried 9 LoF variations in the NF1 gene. The rare LoF variations in these pathways accounted for ~39.6% of this CPT cohort. These findings shed light on the novel genetic mutations and molecular pathways involved in CPT, providing a new framework for understanding how the genetic variations regulate the biological processes in the pathology of CPT and indicating potential next directions to further elucidate the pathogenesis of CPT.
Germline Mutations Associated with Triple Negative Breast Cancer in US Hispanic and Guatemalan Women using Hospital and Community-Based Recruitment Strategies

Purpose: Identify optimum strategies to recruit Latin American and Hispanic women into genetic studies of breast cancer. We evaluated hospital and community-based recruitment strategies. Methods: We used targeted gene sequencing to identify mutations in DNA from unselected Hispanic breast cancer cases from community and hospital-based recruitment in the US and Guatemala. Results: We recruited 287 Hispanic US women, 38 (13%) from community-based and 249 (87%) from hospital-based strategies. In addition, we ascertained 801 Guatemalan women using hospital-based recruitment. In our experience, a hospital-based approach was more efficient than community-based recruitment. In this study, we sequenced 103 US and 137 Guatemalan women and found 11 and 10 pathogenic variants, respectively. The most frequently mutated genes were BRCA1, BRCA2, CHEK2, and ATM. In addition, an analysis of 287 US Hispanic patients with pathology reports showed a significantly higher percentage of triple-negative disease in patients with pathogenic mutations (41% vs. 15%). Finally, an analysis of mammography usage in 801 Guatemalan patients found reduced screening in women with a lower socioeconomic status (P<0.001). Conclusions: Guatemalan and US Hispanic women have rates of hereditary breast cancer mutations similar to other populations and are more likely to have early age at diagnosis, a family history, and a more aggressive disease. Patient recruitment was higher using hospital-based versus community enrollment. This data supports genetic testing in breast cancer patients to reduce breast cancer mortality in Hispanic women.