Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Increasing of Cortisol Level and Neutrophil-Lymphocyte-Ratio are Associated with Severity Level and Sleep Disturbances in Acute Ischemic Stroke

Background Acute ischemic stroke can cause sleep disturbances. These complaints involve various factors, such as disturbances of the hormone cortisol and Neutrophil-Lymphocyte-Ratio (NLR) that can cause increasing severity levels in acute ischemic stroke patients. This study aimed to determine the relationship between cortisol levels and NLR with severity levels and sleep disturbances in acute ischemic stroke patients. Methods A cross-sectional analytic observational study was conducted on acute ischemic stroke patients during Agustus – December 2022. Examine cortisol levels using the ELISA method, NLR from blood test, asses severity levels using the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and The Pittsburgh Sleep Questionnaire Index (PSQI) is used as a measure for the initial screening of sleep disturbances—statistical analysis using Spearman correlation. Results Total study subjects were 48 patients, with the majority 62.5% women; the mean age of study subjects was above 60 years (56.3%), and the most common type of stroke was large artery atherosclerotic stroke (77.1%), the highest NIHSS score was in the moderate category (85.4%), the most common risk factor is hypertension (64.4%), and basal ganglia area is the most common ischemic stroke location (52.1%). There was a positive correlation between cortisol levels with NIHSS (r=0.874; p-value <0.001), NLR with sleep disturbances (r=0.829; p-value<0.001), NLR with NIHSS (r=0.893; p-value<0.001), and NIHSS with PSQI (r=0.836; p-value<0.001). Conclusion There were a positive correlation between cortisol level, NLR level, and NIHSS score with sleep quality disturbances based on PSQI in acute ischemic stroke patients.
The applicability of the U.S. Law Enforcement Management System (LEMIS) database for the protection and management of ornamental fish.

The United States Law Enforcement Management Information System or LEMIS database has access to a wealth of data, and compiles detailed information filed on declaration forms, on all live fish and wildlife imported and exported into the country. Studies on higher vertebrates such as mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians have effectively used the LEMIS database to evaluate impacts of the trade on target species and their populations. In 2010, approximately 163,768,595 or 75% of the total number of live imports into the U.S. were fishes. However, in LEMIS the vast majority of ornamental fish species were identified simply as freshwater or marine tropical fish. These two groups alone accounted for 153,613,291 of the live imports compared to 4,740,404 for all other vertebrates. If criteria were developed to facilitate incorporation into LEMIS of the available detailed information in the declaration of importation forms regarding ornamental fish, LEMIS could serve as a very useful tool that can guide conservation policy and action on behalf of ornamental fish; especially since they constitute the vast majority of live animal imports into the country and may be more at risk of over-exploitation.
Unexplained Causes of Glioma-Associated Epilepsies: A Review of Theories and an Area for Research

Simple Summary Patients with gliomas experience worsened quality of life due to epileptic attacks. Over 80% of patients are susceptible to seizures, significantly hindering their treatment and well-being. No cause of epilepsy associated with glioma has been identified; however, some mutations are known to contribute to seizures in various situations. The development of a tumour creates advantageous conditions for abnormal neuronal activity to occur. Identifying a therapeutic target is a significant undertaking that numerous studies are endeavouring to undertake. We investigate the potential correlation of pathophysiological processes in the development of both gliomas and epilepsy, aiming to identify any shared factors. Furthermore, we propose that the mutational profile of different types of gliomas may have an impact on the occurrence or absence of seizures. We conclude that spontaneous neuronal activity arises from both the tumour microenvironment and blood ingress into neuronal networks resulting from the breakdown of the blood–brain barrier. Abstract Approximately 30% of glioma patients are able to survive beyond one year postdiagnosis. And this short time is often overshadowed by glioma-associated epilepsy. This condition severely impairs the patient’s quality of life and causes great suffering. The genetic, molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying tumour development and epileptogenesis remain incompletely understood, leading to numerous unanswered questions. The various types of gliomas, namely glioblastoma, astrocytoma and oligodendroglioma, demonstrate distinct seizure susceptibility and disease progression patterns. Patterns have been identified in the presence of IDH mutations and epilepsy, with tumour location in cortical regions, particularly the frontal lobe, showing a more frequent association with seizures. Altered expression of TP53, MGMT and VIM is frequently detected in tumour cells from individuals with epilepsy associated with glioma. However, understanding the pathogenesis of these modifications poses a challenge. Moreover, hypoxic effects induced by glioma and associated with the HIF-1a factor may have a significant impact on epileptogenesis, potentially resulting in epileptiform activity within neuronal networks. We additionally hypothesise about how the tumour may affect the functioning of neuronal ion channels and contribute to disruptions in the blood–brain barrier resulting in spontaneous depolarisations.
Modeling of plasma processing reactors: review and perspective

Abstract. Low temperature plasmas (LTPs) are widely used in the semiconductor industry to etch, deposit, modify, and pattern thin films during the fabrication of integrated circuits. Modeling techniques used to simulate industrial processing plasmas are reviewed in this article. The authors also provide their perspective on areas of highest research and development need. The most common plasma sources used in the semiconductor industry are capacitively coupled plasmas, inductively coupled plasmas, magnetrons, magnetized and unmagnetized microwave plasmas, and remote plasmas. These LTP systems can be simulated using global, fluid, and particle-based kinetic modeling techniques. A variety of hybrid methods have also been developed that supplement fluid plasma models with kinetic models for aspects of the plasma behavior. The industry expects plasma models to be quantitatively accurate, so they can be used as an LTP system design tool. The optimal models are usually a thoughtful blend of precise physics and experimentally guided refinements. The authors highlight the benefit and need of multi-faceted plasma model validation studies in which plasma sources are first characterized using a variety of complementary diagnostics. Quantitatively accurate models for these plasmas are then developed to test the accuracy of key aspects of the plasma including the electron energy distribution function, ion energy distribution function at surfaces, charged and neutral species densities or fluxes, and gas temperature. An important aspect of the validation exercise is the development of the plasma chemistry mechanisms and models for plasma–surface interaction.
A shale rock physics model and its application in the prediction of brittleness index, mineralogy, and porosity of the Barnett Shale

Summary Rock brittleness plays a significant role in effective hydraulic fracturing for shale gas production, and is often related to mineralogy, mechanical properties, and microstructure features in shales. We construct a rock physics workflow to link elastic properties of shales to complex constituents and specific microstructure attributes. Multiple compositions and various pore geometries are considered using a self-consistent approximation (SCA) method. The laminated textures due to the preferred orientations of clay particles and possible laminated distribution of kerogen are considered using Backus averaging to model the anisotropy (transverse isotropy) of shales. Results based on the analysis of the rock physics templates reveal that the degree of clay lamination significantly affects Vp/Vs of shales, whereas it has little impact on acoustic impedance of shales along the vertical direction. An increasing degree of clay lamination will increase Vp/Vs, and therefore the Poisson’s ratio. With increasing porosity, the variation of mineralogy has less impact on acoustic impedance than on Vp/Vs, which illustrates that Vp/Vs is a better indicator for lithology detection. On the other hand, acoustic impedance is a more suitable parameter to discriminate porosity compared with Vp/Vs. Our rock physics model is calibrated on the well log data from the Barnett Shale and is used to find reasonable parameters to characterize the Barnett Shale. Based on the model, we generate rock physics templates for the interpretation and prediction of shale rock brittleness, mineral constituents, and porosity from elastic properties of shales. Seismic AVO analysis based on modeling data from the top and base of the Barnett Shale illustrates that AVO intercept and gradient have predictable trends according to the variation of brittleness index, mineralogy, and porosity, which means that we can predict variations of such factors in space from seismic responses.
Rabbit production under intensive system in rural condition

A total 20 (sixteen female and four male) growing rabbits aged 120 days have been distributed at each farmers level in 5 location of Bangladesh; F 1 (Dhaka-Pollobi), F 2 (Savar-Parbotinagor), F 3 (Magura-Boralidhaho), F 4 (Magura-Pannandualli), F 5 (Magura-Radhanagor) to know the production response and cost effectiveness under intensive in rural condition. The rabbits were reared in their own arrangement. Age of sexual maturity, age of first kidding, percentage of does kidded, gestation period, litter size, weaning period, breeding ratio were not significantly different (P>0.05) among the locations. Feed cost per month was Tk. 903, Tk. 732, Tk. 772, Tk. 1221.96 and Tk. 976 for F 1 , F 2 , F 3 , F 4 and F 5 respectively for 20 rabbits rearing. Monthly consumption of rabbit meat per family was 4.5kg, 3kg, 2.4 kg, 6.0 kg, in F 1 , F 2 , F 3 , and F 5 respectively. Kid mortality (0-10 days) was significantly different (P<0.01) among the locations and this value was recorded 8.47%, 11.11%,12.00%, 8.82% and 13.11% in F 1 , F 2 , F 3 , F 4 and F 5 respectively. Farmer earned some money by selling their rabbit which was Tk 10200, Tk7600, Tk8400, Tk12400 and Tk7200 /batch and can earn profit around the 49,564; 39,316; 38,536; 62,336 and 35,688 Tk/year in rearing (7batchs/year) 20 rabbit at in F 1 , F 2 , F 3 , F 4 and F 5 , respectively. Rabbit production could be an important micro-livestock component to produce for meeting up extra demand of the country. Bangladesh J. of Livestock Res. 19(1-2): 107-111, Jan-Dec 2012
Landscape effects on the population dynamics of small mammal communities : a preliminary analysis of prey-resource variations

This study aims at estimating the effect of landscape composition on the availability of small mammal preys (in terms of biomass) to predators on a sectorial scale (n x 1km2). Four study sites, representative of different stages of agriculture intensification, were selected in eastern France according to landscape composition. The population dynamics of Microtus arvalis, Arvicola terrestris, Clethrionomys glareolus and Apodemus sp. were monitored from 1992 to 1996 by using index methods and trapping. M. arvalis and A. terrestris population biomasses were stable in landscapes with low percentage of permanent grassland. M. arvalis populations displayed greater biomass variations with sharp declines, in the sites where the proportion of permanent grassland to farmland was greater than 50%. A. terrestris populations were very unstable in one study site where the proportion of permanent grassland to farmland was greater than 85%. Synchronic patterns between M. arvalis populations and the populations of hedgerow rodents were suspected at sites with large fluctuations of M. arvalis: every decline of the populations of hedgerow rodents was concomitant with the M. arvalis decline. Those results suggest that two kinds of ecological systems in terms of prey-resource variations for mammalian predators can be distinguished: (i) stable in landscapes with lower proportion of permanent grassland, and (ii) unstable, with grassland species crashes and synchronous declines of the rodent community, in landscapes with higher proportion of permanent grassland. Moreover, the population dynamics of small mammals were asynchronous between the four sites situated at relatively short distance (some tens kilometres).
Kualitas Sperma pada Laki-Laki Defisiensi Vitamin D di Palembang

Vitamin D deficiency may play some roles in male infertility. Abundant vitamin D receptors exist in male reproductive tracts, implying some significant functions of vitamin D in spermatogenesis and/or testosterone synthesis. This study aims to measure sperm parameters in males with vitamin D deficiency in Palembang, South Sumatra. This study was a conducted as observational, cross-sectional descriptive study on single mother and child hospital in Palembang. Subjects’ serum vitamin D was measured in an accredited external clinical laboratory and sperm samples were collected and examined in same laboratory according to standard protocols. Median age of subject was 30,0 (24-49) years old. Mean serum vitamin D concentration was 21.372 ± 4.202 ng/mL. Median sperm concentration was 21.75 (0.00-137.00) millions/mL. Median sperm count was 66.14 (0.00-370.80) millions. Average progressive motility was 35.64 ± 18.573%. Median normal morphology was 5.00 (0.00-7.00)%. Normal sperm parameters observed in this study implicated vitamin D plays no significant role in sperm quality.
One-Pot Preparation of HCPT@IRMOF-3 Nanoparticles for pH-Responsive Anticancer Drug Delivery

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are considered to be promising materials for drug delivery. In this work, a Zinc-based MOF nanocomposite IRMOF-3 was introduced as a drug carrier for 10-hydroxycamptothecine (HCPT). Without an extra drug-loading process, a nanoscale drug delivery material HCPT@IRMOF-3 was prepared via one-pot synthesis. The composition and structure of the material were investigated, and the drug release character was measured. Compared with preparing IRMOF-3 first and loading the drug, the one-pot-prepared HCPT@IRMOF-3 exhibited a higher drug-loading capacity. The material presented pH-responsive release. The HCPT release rate at pH 5.0 was significantly higher than that at pH 7.4. The cytotoxicity experiments showed that IRMOF-3 was non-toxic, and HCPT@IRMOF-3 exhibited notable cytotoxicity to Hela and SH-SY5Y cells. One-pot synthesis is a simple and rapid method for the preparation of an MOF drug delivery system, and IRMOF-3 can be potentially used in pH-responsive drug delivery systems.
Climatic effects of irrigation over the Huang‐Huai‐Hai Plain in China simulated by the weather research and forecasting model

The climatic effects of irrigation over the Huang‐Huai‐Hai Plain (3HP) in China are investigated by using the weather research and forecasting model coupled with an operational‐like irrigation scheme. Multiple numerical experiments with irrigation off/on during spring, summer, and both spring and summer are conducted. Results show that the warm bias in surface temperature and dry bias in soil moisture are reduced over the 3HP region during the growing seasons by considering the irrigation in the model. The air temperature during nongrowing seasons is also affected by irrigation because of the persistent effects of soil moisture on land‐air energy exchanges and ground heat storage. Irrigation can induce significant cooling in the planetary boundary layer (PBL) during the growing seasons and lead to a relatively wet PBL with increased low‐level clouds during spring but a relatively dry condition in summer. Further analyses indicate that irrigation leads to increased summer precipitation over the Yangtze River Basin and decreased summer precipitation in southern and northern China. These responses are associated with the changes in the large‐scale circulation induced by irrigation. Irrigation tends to cool the atmosphere and forces a possible southward shift of the upper level jet that can further affect the precipitation distribution. Our model results suggest that in addition to local‐scale processes, large‐scale impacts should also be considered when studying the precipitation response to irrigation over East Asia.
The prevalence and common risk indicators of root caries and oral health service utilization pattern among adults, a cross-sectional study

Background Root caries is a prevalent oral health concern among adults, yet there remains a need for a comprehensive understanding of its occurrence and associated risk indicators. The present study was aimed to investigate the prevalence of root caries and to determine significantly associated indicators with it among adults. Methods The residents aged 35–74 years old were enrolled in a cross-sectional study in which dental examination were taken and structured questionnaires were collected in Zhejiang Province, China. All data were recorded in an electronic system and analyzed. Results The prevalence of decayed and filled root caries in 1,076 respondents was 31.9%. Elder age, greater attachment loss, and exposed root surface were associated with higher odds of incidence for decayed/filled roots and decayed roots. In the last 12 months, 27.4% of adults with decayed or filled roots and 23.2% of others utilized oral health services. Carious adults who had a very poor/poor oral health status were 2.905 times likely to report dental visits. People with sound roots who were female (OR = 2.103, P < 0.001), perceived their oral health status as moderate (OR = 1.802, P = 0.015), or poor/very poor (OR = 4.103, P < 0.001) were more likely to visit a dentist in the past 12 months. Conclusions Age, attachment loss and root exposure were most significantly associated with the prevalence of root caries. Individuals who recognize their poor or very poor oral health status should feel encouraged to make use of oral health services.
Forestry Eco-environmental Construction Divisions of Ningxia Municipality

The ecosystem of Ningxia Municipality is investigated for object.Based on the characteristics and regulations of eco- logical service function,ecology property,ecology sensitivity and the intimidation from human activity into ecological environ- ment,the principle and index system of forestry eco-environmental construction divisions of Ningxia Municipality is established, dividing the region into three first-class forest ecological construction:the Hetao Plain in Yellow River(Ⅰ),loess mound gutters region(Ⅱ),desertification region(Ⅲ);six forest ecological const ruction subregions:forest for the conservation of head-waters subregion in the Helan Mount(Ⅰ1),plain farmland shelter-forest in Ningxia province(Ⅰ2),loess-fix mound gutters water and soil conservation forest subregion in West Sea(Ⅱ1),forest for the conservation of headwaters subregion in Liupan mountain and its periphery(Ⅱ2),wind2break and sand-fix forest subregion in Maowusu Sandlot(Ⅲ1),droughty steppe shelter-forest sub-region in Yanchi and Tongxin Shiangshan(Ⅲ2),and estimated synthetically every division.
Association between Emission Parameters and Material-phase Concentrations of Phthalate Plasticizers and their Alternatives

Plasticizers are frequently used in building materials and consumer products and many are semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs). Understanding the emission rate of plasticizers in indoor environments is critical for subsequent exposure and health risk assessments. While concerns have been increasing regarding the use of phthalate plasticizers in products and the emission of phthalates has been characterized in previous studies, the emission characteristics of compounds that are now being used as alternatives for phthalates remain poorly understood. In this work, we measured key parameters governing the emission of several phthalates and also their most recent emerging alternatives. Measurements include the gas-phase concentration in equilibrium with the material, y 0 , and the vapor pressure, p* , using polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sheets with relatively high, but accurately known levels of the material-phase concentration, C 0 , of the target plasticizers. We found that the PVC sheets containing different plasticizers show varying levels of y 0 (0.05–184 µ g m –3 ) despite having the same material-phase concentrations ( C 0 = 32.9% w/w). We further examined the influence of high material-phase concentrations on y 0 and found that the measured concentrations of y 0 of diisononyl phthalate (DINP) (i.e., 0.12, 0.13, and 0.13 µ g m – 3 ) for three PVC sheets were almost the same despite having different material-phase levels (i.e., 39%, 33%, and 26% w/w, respectively). The deviation from the previously reported linear relationship between y 0 and C 0 can be attributed to the assumption that the material with plasticizers is a ‘dilute solution’ at high material-phase concentrations, which likely becomes invalid at these high levels. Preliminary results also show that the plasticizers are ideally mixed in the polymer and that their simultaneous presence does not affect the y 0 of individual compounds, even at relatively high material-phase concentrations.
Time Scales of Layered Soil Moisture Memory in the Context ofLand–Atmosphere Interaction

Abstract The time scales of layered soil moisture memory in the Common Land Model (CLM) coupled with the National Center for Atmospheric Research Community Climate Model, version 3 (NCAR CCM3) have been examined using a 50-yr climate simulation. Such soil moisture memory has been characterized in terms of the spatial, seasonal, and vertical variations of 1-month-lag autocorrelation coefficients and the corresponding e-folding decay time scales. To understand this land memory mechanism, in terms of the variations that occur in the model, a cross-spectral analysis has been applied to the soil moisture profile with precipitation (P), runoff (R), evapotranspiration (ET), transpiration, and the residual of P − ET − R, respectively, together with an examination of the surface water budget of the annual cycle. These collectively provide physical insights on time scales of layered soil moisture memory in the context of land–atmosphere interaction. The major findings are: 1) soil moisture memory in warm climates c.
Efecto de la craniectomía descompresiva sobre el control de la PIC evidenciado por el análisis de las imágenes de tomografía axial computarizada al ingreso y evolutivas

Introduction: It seems to be a correlation between images of CT scan and intracranial pressure (ICP) in patients with severe cranial trauma. Method: We have conducted a prospective, controlled, no randomized study in 66 patients admitted with severe head injury (Glasgow coma scale score < 8) in the period between January 2003 and December 2006. According to the treatment modality, the patients were distributed in two groups: I. Decompressive craniectomy. II. Results: 66 patients were included, 45 (68.18%) in group I and 21(31.82%) in group II. 60% in group I showed improvement in CT Scan images, 24(88.89%) survived and 20 (74.07%), with a good outcome (ERG 4 y 5), only 3 (11.11%) died. In the group II, 14.29% improved, noone died, 16(76.19%) remained without changes and 5 (31.25%) died. Conclusions: La CD is an efficient meted to control ICP, effect demonstrated y sequential CT Scans.