Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A Rare Case of Transverse Myelitis During Pregnancy, In A 23-Year-Old Female in A Resource-Limited Setup

Background: Transverse myelitis(TM) is a rare, acquiredneuro-immune spinal cord disorder that can present with the rapid onset of weakness, sensory alterations, and bowel or bladder dysfunction. Case presentation: We report a case of 23- a year- old woman, gravid two, para zero with one previous abortion, at a gestation age of 38 weeks and five days presented to the obstetric emergency of our hospital with complaints of neck pain for two days and weakness of upper limb and lower limb and inability to walk for one day with no history of trauma. She was delivered by emergency cesarean section due to fetal bradycardia (fetal heart tone ranging from 107 to 115 beats per minute) which was confirmed by a cardiotophographic machine. The caesarian section went well, where the alive baby girl with Apgar scores of six and ten in one and five minutes respectively, and her birth weight of 3.4 kilograms (kg) followed by postoperative order with the uncomplicated postpartum period. During treatment, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the spine was done and a diagnosis of TM was made. She was managed with parenteral steroids and physiotherapy. She was later discharged from our hospital in good health plus an uneventful postnatal follow-up. We present this case as a rare diagnosis to our facility with successful management during pregnancy and the possibility of recovery in a resource-limited setup. Conclusion: Transverse myelitis (TM) is a rare phenomenon in pregnancy, therefore obstetric care is needed, and if untreated in this critical condition, it may lead to complications such as deep vein thrombosis, urinary tract infections, and preterm labor. This will require an additional component of coordination between women and their families.
Green initiative in a two-echelon supply chain with co-ordination and contract

In recent times, environmental responsibility is an important factor that determines the success of a Supply Chain. In this study, we have considered green production in the light of various co-ordinations and contracts. This is a two-echelon Supply chain consisting of one manufacturer who designs and develops a green product and the retailer sells it to the environmentally aware customers and the awareness is converted to actual purchasing behaviour by the retailers marketing strategy and the manufacturer’s product design and development which includes technology usage to develop the greenness,packaging and several other factors which were not studied earlier. All these factors are involved in our demand function which is distinct from the existing literature. The model is developed under three contracts, Priceonly, green marketing cost sharing and two-part tariff contracts. This is an well-established fact that co-ordination enhances the economic benefits to every tier member of a chain. Our findings also establish that co-ordination and co-operation among members will enhance their environmental sustainability. In this way they can carry out their social responsibilities towards our environment. It is also noticed that as the environmental consciousness of the consumers increases, the cost sharing contract is more profitable for manufacturer than that for retailer whereas the price only contract is profitable for the retailer.
5-ALA induced PpIX fluorescence spectroscopy in neurosurgery: a review

The review begins with an overview of the fundamental principles/physics underlying light, fluorescence, and other light-matter interactions in biological tissues. It then focuses on 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA)-induced protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) fluorescence spectroscopy methods used in neurosurgery (e.g., intensity, time-resolved) and in so doing, describe their specific features (e.g., hardware requirements, main processing methods) as well as their strengths and limitations. Finally, we review current clinical applications and future directions of 5-ALA-induced protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) fluorescence spectroscopy in neurosurgery.
Teori Terbentuknya Kelompok

Pembentukan kelompok merupakan aspek kunci dalam dinamika organisasi dalam mempengaruhi interaksi individu, kinerja tim, dan akhirnya pencapaian tujuan organisasi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memaparkan bagaimana suatu kelompok atau komunitas terbentuk. Penelitian ini termasuk ke dalam penelitian kualitatif dan kepustakaan. Datanya berasal dari berbagai sumber tertulis seperti buku, jurnal, dan sumber tertulis lainnya. Berdasarkan kajian ini disimpulkan bahwa fungsi kelompok antara lain: memenuhi kebutuhan anggotanya, pemberi identitas, penguji kenyataan, dan sebagai pembentuk mekanisme pemecahan masalah di tataran anggota. Sedangkan teori terbentuknya kelompok antara lain teori kontrak sosial, teori hasrat sosial, teori kedekatan, teori keseimbangan, dan teori alasan praktis. Ini menunjukkan bahwa terbentuknya kelompok dilatari oleh berbagai kenyataan yang membawa karakteristik yang unik dalam suatu kelompok.
New Locality Records for Reptiles, Including the Vulnerable Swamp Skink 'Egernia Coventryi', in South Gippsland, 2001 - 2005

Between 2001 and 2005, surveys of vertebrate fauna in three crown land conservation reserves in South Gippsland were commissioned by Parks Victoria. During these surveys new locality records were obtained for several species of small reptiles, including the vulnerable Swamp Skink Egernia coventryi. Incidental records were also obtained from local residents during this period, resulting in one new locality record for the Swamp Skink and two other species that had not previously been recorded in this part of southern Victoria. Habitat preference of the Swamp Skink is discussed.
The influence of surface roughness form on the strength of sand–structure interfaces

Laboratory experiments performed on friction sleeves sheared against sands of varying particle angularity and size have shown the important role of surface texture on the strength of sand–material interfaces. This paper presents the first study that characterises the influence of surface roughness form on the shear response of sand–material interfaces. The results presented show that artefacts with periodic non-clogging surfaces (i.e. of structured roughness form) mobilise interface friction angles that readily reflect ‘δ > ϕ conditions’. On the other hand, artefacts with clogging-prone surfaces (i.e. of random or ribbed roughness form) mobilise interface friction angles that are restricted to ‘δ = ϕ conditions’. This difference is dictated by interface clogging. The surfaces of structured form avoid clogging and mobilise additional passive resistances during shear, as opposed to surfaces of random and ribbed form which clog and only mobilise sand–material or sand–sand friction. This observation is valida.
What Drives Renewable Energy Consumption in Asia

In more recent years Asia has had the highest level of investment in renewables and the highest level of electricity generation from renewable sources. This paper analyzes the determinants of renewable energy consumption in Asia and the Pacific from 1996 to 2018. It explores the major challenges this region has faced in moving towards a more environmentally friendly generation and use of energy. We find that the renewable electricity output, GDP per capita, merchandise trade, the value added of the manufacturing sector and the income share held by the poorest population boost renewable electricity consumption. On the other hand, energy use per capita, access to electricity, energy imports, broad FDI, population growth and the income share held by the richest population lower consumption of electricity from renewable sources. Trade openness and being an island do not seem to have a statistically significant impact in our sample over the observed period.
Effect of salinity on biological nitrogen fixation in alfalfa (medicago sativa) and its response to applied mineral nitrogen

EFFECT OF SALINITY ON BIOLOGICAL NITROGEN FIXATION IN ALFALFA (MEDICAGO SATIVA) AND ITS RESPONSE TO APPLIED MINERAL NITROGEN As irrigation water supplies become scarce in California, more saline water will likely be used to irrigate field crops. Our objective was to determine the effect of salinity on the nitrogen nutrition of nodulated and non-nodulated alfalfa. Inoculated seeds (with Sinorhizobium meliloti bacteria) of variety ‘Highline’ was sown into 40 cm deep pots in the greenhouse containing a sterilized mix (75:25) of sand: sandy loam soil and irrigated with water of low salinity (1.5 dS/m ECw) and high salinity (9.5 dS/m ECw) with three nitrogen levels: 0, 50, and 150 ppm NO3-N and compared with non-inoculated plants. Alfalfa was harvested every 3-4 weeks to determine shoot dry weight, total N, Na and K. Salinity reduced shoot dry matter numerically, but not significantly (P>0.05), likely due to high leaching fractions in the sandy medium which resulted in low soil salinities (4.7 to 6.8 dS/m ECe). Inoculation significantly increased total N in shoots and nodule numbers. Mineral N significantly increased shoot dry matter growth (45% at 50 ppm; 86% at 150 ppm NO3-N), root dry weight (21% at 50 ppm; 35% at 150 ppm NO3-N), average total N and Na in shoots. For inoculated plants, NO3-N decreased nodule numbers by 69-96% at 150 ppm NO3-N. Under the relatively mild salinity stress imposed, alfalfa responded strongly to mineral N indicating the dynamic nature of BNF, responding to nodulation conditions as well as to pools of N in soil. Sangeeta Bansal August 2016 EFFECT OF SALINITY ON BIOLOGICAL NITROGEN FIXATION IN ALFALFA (MEDICAGO SATIVA) AND ITS RESPONSE TO APPLIED MINERAL NITROGEN
Phase–Amplitude Coupling between Theta Rhythm and High-Frequency Oscillations in the Hippocampus of Pigeons during Navigation

Simple Summary The hippocampus (Hp) is involved in various aspects of spatial cognition during navigation, reflected in multiple neural oscillations across different frequencies. Given the structure homology between the avian and mammalian Hp, does it exhibit similar cross-frequency interaction mechanisms? Unlike rodents, birds can navigate by walking and flying. So, does the avian Hp share the same information interaction under different locomotor modes? In this study, we employed rock pigeons with exceptional spatial navigation abilities and conducted two goal-directed navigational experiments: a ground maze task with a circuitous paradigm and an outdoor homing flight task. These experiments were designed to explore the interactions between different frequency bands in the avian Hp during walking and flying navigation. The study revealed that phase–amplitude coupling (PAC) existed in the avian Hp during the navigational active phases. Meanwhile, the sub-frequency bands modulated by theta oscillations are different in different modes of locomotion. These findings support evidence for cross-frequency interactions in the avian Hp during spatial navigation and contribute to explaining the role of coupling, at least partially, in the ongoing cognitive demands during the navigation process. Abstract Navigation is a complex task in which the hippocampus (Hp), which plays an important role, may be involved in interactions between different frequency bands. However, little is known whether this cross-frequency interaction exists in the Hp of birds during navigation. Therefore, we examined the electrophysiological characteristics of hippocampal cross-frequency interactions of domestic pigeons (Columba livia domestica) during navigation. Two goal-directed navigation tasks with different locomotor modes were designed, and the local field potentials (LFPs) were recorded for analysis. We found that the amplitudes of high-frequency oscillations in Hp were dynamically modulated by the phase of co-occurring theta-band oscillations both during ground-based maze and outdoor flight navigation. The high-frequency amplitude sub-frequency bands modulated by the hippocampal theta phase were different at different tasks, and this process was independent of the navigation path and goal. These results suggest that phase–amplitude coupling (PAC) in the avian Hp may be more associated with the ongoing cognitive demands of navigational processes. Our findings contribute to the understanding of potential mechanisms of hippocampal PAC on multi-frequency informational interactions in avian navigation and provide valuable insights into cross-species evolution.
Interferometry for forest studies

This paper presents the use of ERS-1 repeat-pass interferometric data for forest environment studies. The overall objective is to assess the use of interferometric information - degree of coherence and phase difference - for forest / non-forest mapping and for retrieving forest parameters. Interferometric data acquired over a reference test site of temperate forest (Landes, France) and over a tropical forest site (South Sumatra) have been analysed. Coherence is shown to be a good discriminator between forest stands and bare soil surfaces. However, the conditions for optimal use of coherence depend on the forest and environment characteristics. In the specific case of the Landes forest (flat and homogeneous forest stands), phase difference statistics are shown to be linked to forest stands heights. The knowledge of the penetration depth of the wave into the forest canopy, obtained from theoretical modeling, is shown to be necessary to get a good estimate of stands height from interferometric phase difference.
Association Between Serum Ferritin and the Duration of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Chennai

Background: Hyperinsulinemia has been linked to increased ferritin production and iron absorption in type 2 diabetes mellitus, ultimately leading to increased iron storage. Glucose intolerance is intimately linked to this issue. Increased oxidative stress from iron decreases insulin's ability to be taken into cells and used for energy. Researchers suggest that increased iron levels in the body play a role in the emergence of insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, and vascular repercussions associated with diabetes. Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the levels of serum ferritin and fasting plasma glucose in both diabetic and nondiabetic individuals while establishing a relationship between the two. Exploring the connection between serum ferritin levels and the duration of diabetes mellitus in individuals diagnosed with diabetes is our objective. Methodology: In this study, 80 men diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus were included, and they were compared with 70 male volunteers who were in good health. We took blood samples while the subjects fasted, and we analyzed the plasma glucose and serum ferritin levels. Results: In the diabetic group, there were notably higher levels of serum ferritin and fasting plasma glucose compared to the nondiabetic subjects. Furthermore, a correlation was observed between the duration of diabetes among participants with diabetes and elevated serum ferritin levels. Conclusion: The findings suggest that low-grade inflammation and increased body iron stores are positively related to hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
ASSESSMENT OF CLIMATOLOGY FROM AMAZON REGION IN HIGEM FAMILY MODELS

This study analyzed the high resolution coupled and atmospheric global models of HiGEM/UJCC project (version 1.2) with different horizontal resolutions over Amazon region (South America). The purpose of this study was to understand the impact of the horizontal resolution of coupled models in simulating atmospheric patterns and processes of interaction between spatial scales over Amazon region. Therefore, we used simulations from HadGEM, HiGEM (coupled), HadGAM, HiGEM (uncoupled), and also observed data from different reanalyzes, with different spatial horizontal resolution (CMAP, CRU, GPCP, NCEP, CPC, ERA-Interim). The precipitation and temperature seasonal patterns and annual cycles were compared with observed data, and some measures of dispersion for the annual cycles were analyzed. To study the annual cycle we considered two subdomains in this region: AMN (North Amazon) and AMN (Amazon). The results indicated that the grid refinement and ocean-atmosphere coupling contributes to a better representation of seasonal patterns, both precipitation and temperature, on the Amazon region. Besides, the climatic models analyzed represent better than other models (regional and global) the climatic characteristics of this region. This indicates a breakthrough in the development of high resolution climate models.
INTEGRATING POWTOON VIDEO INTO WHATSAPP GROUP CLASS IN TEACHING READING

This research integrates Powtoon videos and WhatsApp group classes to teach reading in Intensive reading subjects. It describes the implementation of Powtoon Video and Whatsapp Group Classes in Intensive Reading classes for English Teaching Department students of Universitas PGRI Madiun during the pandemic era. Descriptive qualitative was chosen as a research method. The subject of this research is the first-semester students of the English Teaching Department consisting of 16 students. The research data were collected through observation and interviews. The collected data was then analyzed through data reduction, data display, and conclusion. The result of this research shows that, in general, the process of online teaching by using Whatsapp Group Class and Powtoon video is conducted into two sections. The first is preparation and the second is implementation. In preparation, the lecturers have to prepare some teaching devices, such as lesson plans, Powtoon video material, YouTube channel, and some rules for conducting the class. The class implementation consists of pre, main /breaking time, and closing activities. The different things in this research are found in the main activities or it’s called breaking time. It’s different from real classroom activities. The class was conducted with extraordinary treatments and in boundless time caused of the low access to internet signal and most of the students live in rural areas. This type of combination makes the students feel comfortable because they can access the material at every time and everywhere. By this situation, it will create a meaningful teaching-learning process, the student’s motivation will appear automatically, and they become a more active and self-individual learner.
Analysis of longitudinal plantar arch in female artistic gymnastics

The aim of the study was to use plantographic measurements to analyse the condition of longitudinal plantar arch in a group of female artistic gymnasts and to find out to which characteristics of gymnasts they are related. The study group included 52 artistic gymnasts at a high performance level. Using static measurement on an Emed platform plantographs were acquired which were then evaluated by the Chippaux-Smiřak method, the results were then scaled according to Klementa norms. In 89 measured feet out of 104 a high longitudinal foot arch was detected. Out of these 5 were slightly high, 14 were medium high and 70 were very high. The remaining 15 gymnasts had a normal longitudinal foot arch. By calculating the Pearson correlationcoefficient we found out that with the duration of gymnastic practice the height of foot arch decreases (r = 0.47), these changes might also be affected by increasing BMI (r = -0.51) during growing up. Regarding the condition of preferred and non-preferred foot, no statistically significant difference was found out (p = 0.44). Based on the results we recommend compensatory exercises aiming to plantar flexors stretching to be included in artistic gymnasts’ preparation.
Water velocity at water‐air interface is not zero: Comment on “Three‐dimensional quantification of soil hydraulic properties using X‐ray computed tomography and image‐based modeling” by Saoirse R. Tracy et al.

Tracy et al. (2015, doi: 10.1002/2014WR016020) assumed in their recent paper that water velocity at the water‐air interface is zero in their pore‐scale simulations of water flow in 3‐D soil images acquired using X‐ray computed tomography. We comment that such a treatment is physically wrong, and explain that it is the water‐velocity gradient in the direction normal to the water‐air interface, rather than the water velocity, that should be assumed to be zero at the water‐air interface if one needs to decouple the water flow and the air flow. We analyze the potential errors caused by incorrectly taking water velocity at the water‐air interface zero based on two simple examples, and conclude that it is not physically sound to make such a presumption because its associated errors are unpredictable.
Resurfacing of South Pacific Tropical Water in the Equatorial Pacific and Its Variability Associated with ENSO

AbstractAnalysis of results from a simulated passive tracer confirms the resurfacing of South Pacific Tropical Water in the equatorial Pacific. Over the period of integration (1993–2011), both the volume and barycenter of the South Pacific Tropical Water that resurfaces in the equatorial Pacific are tightly linked to El Nino–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), with their correlation with the Nino-3.4 index reaching −0.79 and 0.84, respectively. Their correlation (−0.75 and 0.85) with the sea surface salinity index, Nino-S34.8, is also high. Of particular interest is that both the volume and barycenter of the resurfacing South Pacific Tropical Water peak earlier than the ENSO indices by about 3 months. On the interannual time scale, the resurfacing of South Pacific Tropical Water may modulate the sea surface salinity in the equatorial Pacific at a rate equivalent to as much as 25% of the surface freshwater flux. The results suggest that the resurfacing of South Pacific Tropical Water directly contributes to the s.
Medical Image Segmentation Based on TransUnet and A2B

The objective of medical picture segmentation technology is to accurately delineate and partition regions affected by pathology, which is of great significance to medical diagnosis and treatment. Thanks to deep learning's quick development, prior efforts mainly utilize the convolutional neural networks equipped with powerful feature representation capability. In this paper, to make the segmentation performance a petter appearance, we introduce a new model in medical image segmentation technology, TransUNet, which combines Transformer and U-Net and uses labeled and unlabeled images for training. To enhance the feature quality and boost the accuracy and robustness of the segmentation results, we further introduce the A2B (Attention in Attention Block) attention mechanism in the TransUNet backbone network. At the same time, we use the CNN-Transformer hybrid model and conduct ablation experiments to verify the improvement effect of the performance indicators. The empirical findings show that TransUNet has accomplished success in tasks requiring medical picture segmentation and can help doctors and researchers more accurately identify and locate key structures.