Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Pain Catastrophizing, Kinesiophobia and Exercise Adherence in Patients After Total Knee Arthroplasty: The Mediating Role of Exercise Self-Efficacy

Purpose To examine whether exercise self-efficacy mediates the contributions of pain catastrophizing and kinesiophobia to exercise adherence in patients after total knee arthroplasty. Patients and Methods A cross-sectional study design was conducted. A total 211 post-total knee arthroplasty patients were recruited from three orthopedics units of a tertiary hospital in China. Participants were invited to complete questionnaires on pain catastrophizing, kinesiophobia, exercise self-efficacy, and exercise adherence. Mplus 8.3 software was used to construct mediation models. Results Pain catastrophizing and kinesiophobia were negatively correlated with exercise adherence (r = −0.509, r = −0.605, p < 0.001 respectively), while exercise self-efficacy were positively associated with exercise adherence (r = 0.799, p < 0.001). The results found exercise self-efficacy mediated the correlations of pain catastrophizing and kinesiophobia with exercise adherence after adjusting for demographic and clinical covariates. Pain catastrophizing indirectly affected patients’ exercise adherence through its effect on exercise efficacy (indirect effect: −0.412), while Kinesiophobia is directly associated with exercise adherence and also indirectly through exercise self-efficacy (direct effect: −0.184, indirect effect: −0.415). Conclusion Patients after total knee arthroplasty who have high levels of psychological distress (pain catastrophizing and kinesiophobia) are vulnerable to be non-adherent to exercise behaviors. Exercise self-efficacy explains the effects of pain catastrophizing and kinesiophobia on exercise adherence and may be a key target for measures to improve exercise behaviors in patients after total knee arthroplasty.
Menstrual‐Related Fluctuations in a Juvenile‐Onset Parkinson's Disease Patient Treated with STN‐DBS: Correlation with Local Field Potentials

Subthalamic nucleus (STN) local ﬁ eld potentials (LFPs) represent useful markers of motor symptoms in Parkinson ’ s disease (PD). Previous evidence reported disease-speci ﬁ c increased oscillatory activity in the beta frequency band (13 – 30 Hz) and beta power amplitude correlates with parkinsonian motor impairment. 1 Novel technologies have been developed to both modulate brain activity and record LFPs. Percept ™ PC (Medtronic PLC, MN, USA) is the ﬁ rst commercially available implantable pulse generator (IPG) capable of sensing brain signals while delivering at the same time continuous stimulation. In this study, we exploited the Percept ™ PC IPG to better understand the ﬂ uctuation of motor symptoms during different phases of the menstrual cycle in a young PD patient treated with STN-DBS. Indeed, severe menstrual cycle – related reduced responsiveness to medication has been anecdotally reported, 2 but previous attempts to ﬁ nd correlations between motor signs and hormonal levels have failed, 3 leaving the mechanism by which sex hormones in ﬂ uence the dopamine system still unclear.
Adapting Open-Set Recognition Method to Various Time-Series Data

: In real-world scenarios, conventional classifier methods often stumble when faced with the unexpected emergence of unknown samples or classes previously unseen during training. Open-Set Recognition (OSR) models have emerged as a solution to this ubiquitous challenge. Our previous work introduced a robust OSR method leveraging synthesized – or “fake” – features to delineate the uncharted territory of unknowns, focusing on image datasets. Recognizing the imperative to extend this capability to diverse data types, we have successfully transposed this model to time-series datasets. A pivotal feature of the original model was its modular architecture, allowing for focused modification in feature extraction. Consequently, the core components remained intact, including feature extraction, sample generation, and feature transformation. This paper illuminates our initial strides, employing a one-dimensional convolutional network for feature extraction and showcasing promising preliminary OSR results using that network. Additionally, our adapted model maintains its advantageous edge in terms of time complexity, achieved through the discreet generation of fake features in a simplified hidden layer. Future investigations will further delve into alternative feature extraction methodologies, promising to broaden the scope of applications for this adaptable OSR model.
Surface EMG and muscle fatigue : multi-channel approaches to the study of myoelectric manifestations of muscle fatigue

Knowledge of muscle activity timing is critical to many clinical applications, such as the assessment of muscle coordination and the prescription of muscleactivated switches for individuals with disabilities. In this study, we introduce a continuous wavelet transform (CWT) algorithm for the detection of muscle activity via mechanomyogram (MMG) signals. CWT coefficients of the MMG signal were compared to scale-specific thresholds derived from the baseline signal to estimate the timing of muscle activity. Test signals were recorded from the flexor carpi radialis muscles of 15 able-bodied participants as they squeezed and released a hand dynamometer. Using the dynamometer signal as a reference, the proposed CWT detection algorithm was compared against a global-threshold CWT detector as well as amplitude-based event detection for sensitivity and specificity to voluntary contractions. The scale-specific CWT-based algorithm exhibited superior detection performance over the other detectors. CWT detection also showed good muscle selectivity during hand movement, particularly when a given muscle was the primary facilitator of the contraction. This may suggest that, during contraction, the compound MMG signal has a recurring morphological pattern that is not prevalent in the baseline signal. The ability of CWT analysis to be implemented in real time makes it a candidate for muscle-activity detection in clinical applications.
Handbook of Meat and Meat Processing

The myofibrillar proteins are responsible for the contractile mechanisms and thus shorten or lengthen the muscle for movement and support functions. Sarcoplasmic proteins are primarily represented by enzymes and myoglobin. Stroma proteins originate from the connective tissue structure found as a part of muscle, the most important quantitatively being collagen. Collagen is resistant to most enzymatic reactions except collagenase. When heated in water, collagen is converted into gelatin, which is readily hydrolyzed by several enzymes. About one-third of collagen’s amino acid residues consist of glycine, whereas another one-fifth is proline and hydroxyproline. It is the only protein known which contains hydroxyproline, with the possible exception of reticulin. Hydroxyproline analysis is often used as a measure for determining the total connective tissue in muscles. Another stroma protein of less concentration is elastin. It is even more resistant to degradation: to degrade, it must be subjected to high temperatures in the presence of strong bases or acids. Elastin contains about one-third of its amino acid residues as and type of bone are three major modifiers of bone composition. Other unique factors modifying bone composition are (a) absence of vitamins D and A from the diet, (b) abnormalities in endocrine secretions (both low and high quantities), (c) lack of mineral supplementation in the diet (especially calcium and phosphorus), and (d) wasting-type diseases that mobilize mineral content from the bone, creating brittle and friable structures that have been signifi-cantly altered in composition.
CHARACTER EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND PREPARATION FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS: A REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Over the past 25 years, substantive scholarly literature has been published that focuses on ethical decision-making by school administrators. In addition, learning activities integrated in principal preparation programs (PPPs) that relate to professional ethics and character education provides aspiring school administrators with functional tools and strategies to address challenging workplace issues, including matters that relate to inequity, racism and oppression. This literature review provides a current understanding of K-12 character education and ethics as it relates to school administrator professional preparation and practice. Using well-defined criteria, 31 peer-reviewed research articles published during the past 25 years were included in this review. After a thorough comparative analysis was completed, four overarching themes emerged that relate concepts of ethics and school leadership: (a) principal preparation program practices that focus on professional ethics, (b) implementation of character education interventions in schools, (c) non-commensurate school administrator attention to student achievement, and (d) school administrator attitudes on ethics and the development of character.
DNA tests for the mutations ? ● Are there gene therapies or clinical trials for the disease ?

extensive information is available over publicly accessible internet sites, but not easily accessible to the public because of its technical nature. This project was undertaken to assess what data from the HGP are available on common inherited diseases and how accessible the data are to the lay public. The work focused on the major information resources containing consumer health information, genome and proteome knowledge and the methods to navigate among them. This paper will focus on informatics issues that arise when navigating the information systems with the HGP data. The project provides the foundation for creating an integrated information system to connect the public to the health implications of the HGP data.
Long Bay hypoxia study: A collaborative and multidisciplinary approach

The nearshore waters along the Myrtle Beach area are oceanographically referred to as Long Bay. Long Bay is the last in a series of semi-circular indentations located along the South Atlantic seaboard. The Bay extends for approximately 150 km from the Cape Fear River in North Carolina to Winyah Bay in South Carolina and has a number of small inlets (Figure 1). This region of the S.C. coast, commonly referred to as the “Grand Strand,” has a significant tourism base that accounts for a substantial portion of the South Carolina economy (i.e., 40% of the state’s total in 2002) (TIAA 2003). In 2004, the Grand Strand had an estimated 13.2 million visitors of which 90% went to the beach (MBCC 2006). In addition, Long Bay supports a shore-based hook and line fishery comprised of anglers fishing from recreational fishing piers, the beach, and small recreational boats just offshore. (PDF contains 4 pages)
The Twin Deficits Hypothesis: Evidence from Kenya

: This paper examines whether the long-run relationship between budget and external deficits follows the tenets of the twin-deficit hypothesis, the Ricardian equivalence hypothesis, the current account targeting hypothesis, or the feedback linkages. It also evaluates the effects of budget and trade deficits on economic growth. On a global perspective, these have been in the recent period debated in developed and developing nations. In contributing to this ongoing debate, the study applied unit root tests, cointegration analysis, a dynamic vector error correction model and a multivariate Toda-Yamamoto long -run Granger-causality representation using annual time series data for Kenya from 1980 to 2016. There is evidence of unidirectional causality running from budget deficit to external deficit in support of the twin-deficit hypothesis. In the long run, budget deficit had significant positive effects while trade deficit had significant negative effects, on real GDP growth. Overall, the findings suggest that the authorities should promote policies that upscale fiscal discipline, curb budget deficits for external stability and long-term economic growth, in Kenya. The evidence underscores the need for more country specific studies in sub-Saharan Africa.
Environmental Sustainability and Hospitality. An Exploratory Research on Modalities, Motivations and Barriers

Purpose: The natural environment is a key factor of attractiveness for tourist destinations, and hospitality may be considered both a contributor and a victim of environmental impacts. There still exists a knowledge gap regarding modalities, motivations and barriers for sustainability in the hospitality industry; therefore, the aim of this research is to explore the validity in a real context of two theoretical frameworks, the first dealing with modalities and the second addressing motivations and barriers, for the implementation of sustainable behaviors in lodging facilities. Methodology: A qualitative research was conducted through interviews with 18 hospitality managers operating in the mature destination of Verona (Italy) and in the more emergent context of Huelva (Spain). Findings: S ustainable behaviors implemented in hospitality are related to five areas of action: waste management, water conservation, energy conservation, sustainable purchasing and people involvement. The possibility to reduce operational costs and to meet the expectations of more sensitive customers are among the main motivations of sustainability, while upfront investments and lack of support from public administrations are mentioned as main barriers. Limitations : Only managerial perceptions about sustainability are investigated in this work. Further research should address the perceptions of other relevant stakeholders, such as tourists, environmental associations or the public administration. Implications: The research adds to previous literature exploring the validity in real context of two theoretical frameworks. Findings also provide relevant managerial implications about the advantages and disadvantages connected to environmental sustainability in hospitality. Value: The value of the research consists in shedding light on motivations and barriers to sustainability in a real context and from the perspective of who is in charge of decision-making.
Transcriptome and Metabolome Analyses Reveal That Jasmonic Acids May Facilitate the Infection of Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus in Bottle Gourd

Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) is a typical seed-borne tobamovirus that mainly infects cucurbit crops. Due to the rapid growth of international trade, CGMMV has spread worldwide and become a significant threat to cucurbit industry. Despite various studies focusing on the interaction between CGMMV and host plants, the molecular mechanism of CGMMV infection is still unclear. In this study, we utilized transcriptome and metabolome analyses to investigate the antiviral response of bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) under CGMMV stress. The transcriptome analysis revealed that in comparison to mock-inoculated bottle gourd, 1929 differently expressed genes (DEGs) were identified in CGMMV-inoculated bottle gourd. Among them, 1397 genes were upregulated while 532 genes were downregulated. KEGG pathway enrichment indicated that the DEGs were mainly involved in pathways including the metabolic pathway, the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites, plant hormone signal transduction, plant–pathogen interaction, and starch and sucrose metabolism. The metabolome result showed that there were 76 differentially accumulated metabolites (DAMs), of which 69 metabolites were up-accumulated, and 7 metabolites were down-accumulated. These DAMs were clustered into several pathways, including biosynthesis of secondary metabolites, tyrosine metabolism, flavonoid biosynthesis, carbon metabolism, and plant hormone signal transduction. Combining the transcriptome and metabolome results, the genes and metabolites involved in the jasmonic acid and its derivatives (JAs) synthesis pathway were significantly induced upon CGMMV infection. The silencing of the allene oxide synthase (AOS) gene, which is the key gene involved in JAs synthesis, reduced CGMMV accumulation. These findings suggest that JAs may facilitate CGMMV infection in bottle gourd.
SECURITY COOPERATION BETWEEN POLAND AND THE BALTIC REGION

The paper discusses the Polish perceptions about the Baltic region security in relation to political, military, economic and social security areas. Warsaw’s position is the focus; however, the three Baltic States viewpoints are also discussed. The paper is based on official positions and documents. One of important aspect of the article is related to highlighting the common initiatives of the four nations to enhance their security both regionally and also within international organizations e.g. the European Union and NATO. The conclusions present possible developments and areas of future cooperation that are important for all nations involved in the predictable short-term timeframe.
SEDIMENT TRANSPORT AND CHANNEL MORPHOLOGY MODEL IN THE SAN JOAQUIN RIVER FROM FRIANT DAM TO MENDOTA DAM, CALIFORNIA

An analysis of sediment transport and channel morphology was performed for the San Joaquin River between Friant Dam and Mendota Dam. The study was conducted in support of the San Joaquin River Restoration Program (SJRRP). The San Joaquin River is located in the Central Valley of California. The current study area covers Reach 1 from Friant Dam to Gravelly Ford (RM267.5 to RM 229.0), and Reach 2 from Gravelly Ford to Mendota Dam (RM 229.0 to RM 204.8). Gravelly Ford denotes the transition area from a gravel-dominated bed in Reach 1 to a sand-dominated bed in Reach 2. SRH-1D, which is a hydraulic and sediment transport model (Sedimentation and River Hydraulics - One Dimension), was used to simulate the erosion and deposition under baseline and alternative hydrologic conditions. Results were compared in regards to bed profiles, bed sediment gradation, and erosion and deposition volumes and can be used to understand the channel response to different restoration strategies.
Wetlands Governance in the Mekong Region: Country Reports on the Legal-Institutional Framework and Economic Valuation of Aquatic Resources

Wetlands are central to the livelihoods of rural communities through out the Mekong Region, providing vital functions and services that support the rural economy, ensure food security for the most vulnerable membrs of society, and underpin the prospects for national development. Proper appreciation of the importance of wetlands has been hampered by inadequate information and awareness of their uses, particularly among development planners, as well as legal and institutional frameworks that are often fragmented and poorly enforced. Wetlands are consistently undervalued and overlooked as a result, and ultimately, it is the rural poor who lose out.
Gut microbiota of Suncus murinus, a naturally obesity-resistant animal, improves the ecological diversity of the gut microbiota in high-fat-diet-induced obese mice

Background The global population of obese individuals is increasing, affecting human health. High-fat diets are a leading cause of this epidemic, and animal models, such as mice, are often used in related research. Obese individuals have a different gut microbiota composition from non-obese ones, characterized by a sizeable population of certain bacteria associated with fat storage. The gut microbiome plays a significant role in regulating human physiological and metabolic functions. Links between obesity, high-fat diets and gut microbiota have become hot topics of discussion. Recently, research on the modulation of the gut microbiota has focused on fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), which has been recognized as an effective method of studying the function of gut microbiota. Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate how the gut microbiota of Suncus murinus, a naturally obesity-resistant animal, through FMT, affected the ecology of the gut microbiota of high-fat diet induced obese mice. Methods In this study, Suncus murinus was used as a donor for FMT. High-fat diet induced C57BL/6NCrSIc mice were used as recipients, the body weight changes were measured and changes in their gut flora were analyzed using a 16S rRNA gene analysis. Results The study found that, after the FMT procedure, the FMT group tended to have a lower body weight than the control group. At the phylum level, the most predominant phyla in all groups were Firmicutes and Proteobacteria, while Deferribacteres was not detected in the FMT or antibiotic administration groups, and Bacteroidetes was not present in the antibiotic administration group. At the genus level, the FMT group had significantly lower OTU richness than the control group but greater diversity than the control group. Conclusions These results indicate that FMT from Suncus murinus can help reorganize and improve the gut microbiota of mice in a balanced and diverse ecosystem.
Study on a performance matching method of wind rotor and generator based on energy transfer

Wind power systems are a promising form of energy supply. At present, most of the studies focuses on the performance of individual components such as wind rotors or generators, and the overall output effect of wind power system is determined by the characteristics of wind rotor and generator and their combined characteristics. However, the evaluation of the overall output characteristics of the system is rarely considered. In order to investigate the overall output of the system quickly, a performance matching method of wind rotor and generator based on energy transfer is proposed in this paper. Based on the series operating characteristics of the wind power system model, the energy transformation process of the wind rotor, generator and the whole system are unified described by energy transfer. On the premise that the performance of wind rotor and generator is known, the transfer function model of each component is established, and on this basis, the transfer function model of the overall system is obtained. Then, the overall output effect of the system is analyzed and evaluated by this system transfer function model. The performance of the model is analyzed and compared by using a vertical axis wind power system coupling test bench and MATLAB/Simulink software. The results show that the error between the system output based on the theoretical model and the wind tunnel test is less than 6.5%, and the trend of the simulation and the test curve of the system output is consistent. Therefore, this method can be used to quickly predict the overall output performance of the wind turbine and generator on the premise that the performance of each component is known, without the need to connect each component to a wind power system for testing.
Sound-encoded faces activate the left fusiform face area in the early blind

Face perception in humans and nonhuman primates is accomplished by a patchwork of specialized cortical regions. How these regions develop has remained controversial. In sighted individuals, facial information is primarily conveyed via the visual modality. Early blind individuals, on the other hand, can recognize shapes using auditory and tactile cues. Here we demonstrate that such individuals can learn to distinguish faces from houses and other shapes by using a sensory substitution device (SSD) presenting schematic faces as sound-encoded stimuli in the auditory modality. Using functional MRI, we then asked whether a face-selective brain region like the fusiform face area (FFA) shows selectivity for faces in the same subjects, and indeed, we found evidence for preferential activation of the left FFA by sound-encoded faces. These results imply that FFA development does not depend on experience with visual faces per se but may instead depend on exposure to the geometry of facial configurations.