Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Perceived Benefits of Magdalena Energy Healing Sessions: An Exploratory Study of Clients’ Perspectives

Background: Energy healing techniques are associated with many physical and mental benefits. A qualitative study was conducted to understand clients’ experiences of a new energy healing modality called Magdalena Energy Healing. Methods: Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted after clients experienced 60 min Magdalena energy healing session(s). Twenty-five adults participated in the study. All participants received Magdalena energy healing from a certified, trained practitioner. Thematic analysis was conducted to determine clients’ perceived benefits of the Magdalena energy healing session(s). Results: Four themes emerged from the data: Physical, Mental, Social, and Spiritual Benefits. Physical health benefits included relief from a variety of medical symptoms, improved sleep quality, and physical body awareness. Mental Health benefits included relaxation and peace, decision-making clarity, relief of mental health symptoms, and an increased ability to cope with life. Social Benefits included improved attitudes in relationships. Spiritual Benefits included optimism, gratitude, self-acceptance, and increased spiritual connection. Conclusions: Participants’ perceptions are that Magdalena energy healing sessions offer peace, symptom relief, and gratitude. Magdalena energy healing can address priorities of The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). Sessions can be seamlessly integrated into traditional medical care as a useful complementary/integrative healing option to improve physical, mental, and/or spiritual wellbeing across a variety of diseases.
A Deep Learning Approach to Improve the Control of Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer Systems

In this paper, an innovative approach for the fast estimation of the mutual inductance between transmitting and receiving coils for Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer Systems (DWPTSs) is implemented. To this end, a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) is used; an image representing the geometry of two coils that are partially misaligned is the input of the CNN, while the output is the corresponding inductance value. Finite Element Analyses are used for the computation of the inductance values needed for CNN training. This way, thanks to a fast and accurate inductance estimated by the CNN, it is possible to properly manage the power converter devoted to charge the battery, avoiding the wind up of its controller when it attempts to transfer power in poor coupling conditions.
Analysis of the hospitalization costs of surgical patients with congenital heart disease in the plateau region of western China, 2010–2019

Background Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common birth defects and consumes a substantial amount of health care resources. CHD leads to heavy economic burdens for families. However, there are limited data regarding the utilization of healthcare resources for CHD. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the composition, changing trends, and factors affecting hospitalization costs for patients with CHD in the western highlands area of China over a 10-year period. Methods We conducted a study using the International Quality Improvement Collaborative for Congenital Heart Surgery (IQIC) database and information management system of The First Hospital of Lanzhou University between January 2010 and December 2019. Results Among 3,087 patients hospitalized for CHD surgery, annual CHD hospitalization costs saw an increasing trend over the 10-year period, with an average growth rate of 4.6% per year. The major contributors to the hospitalization costs were surgery, surgical material, and drug costs. Length of stay (β=0.203; 0.379; 0.474, P<0.01), age at hospitalization (β=0.293, P<0.01), proportion of surgery (β=0.090; –0.102; –0.122; –0.110, P<0.01) and drug costs (β=–0.114; –0.147; –0.069, P<0.01), and use of traditional Chinese medicine (β=0.141, P<0.01) were independent factors affecting average hospitalization costs. Conclusions The financial burden of patients with CHD in the Chinese western highland region is high. Independent of inflation, CHD hospitalization costs are increasing. Measures taken by medical institutions to control the increase in drug costs, and to shorten the length of stay may be expected to have positive effects on reducing the financial burden of individuals with CHD and their families.
Cartographic Means for the 3D Visualisation of Rural Landscape

The oblique views are a convenient technique for visualising three-dimensional (3D) geospatial information. However, their use in cartography has been occasional due to the laborious production process that differs significantly from the two-dimensional (2D) map production. Recently, 3D cartography has been contextually differentiated from the field of 3D computer graphics and the exploration on the new cartographic visualisation possibilities is intensive. In this paper oblique parallel projection, equilateral and equiangular grid and embedded landmarks are introduced as cartographic means to visualise rural terrain in 3D, and experimented with for the explorative purpose. This research is part of the "Multi-publishing in supporting outdoor leisure activities" (MenoMaps) -project, financed by Tekes, Finnish Agency for Technology and Innovation. The aim of the project is to carry out research on the utilisation of multi-publishing for the purpose of outdoor leisure activities that have gained increasing popularity. The Finnish Geodetic Institute's (FGI) test environment for ubiquitous geospatial services is utilised for the project, located in the Nuuksio National Park in Southern Finland (Sarjakoski, 2007). In the previous research on 3D cartography, it has been discussed about the nature and aims of the 3D maps, and experimented with the novel ways of visualisation. For example, Haberling (2008) developed cartographic design principles for 3D maps and Dollner (2007) produced computationally stylised cartographic 3D views.
Climatogenic dynamics of solifluction in the permafrost zone of central Siberia

Landsliding dynamics during recent decades within larch-dominant permafrost zone of Mid Siberia was analyzed. Studies were based on high and medium resolution data (QuickBird, WorldView, Landsat) and gravimetric measurements (GRACE). The landsliding occurrence increased since 2006 yr. Landsliding were located on southwest and southeast slopes only, and its number exponentially increased with slope steepness increase. The elevation limit of the landslides corresponded to the upper tree line. Landslides occurrence correlated with August precipitation (R 2 = 0.6) and drought index (SPEI: R 2 = 0.49), and with June-July-August gravimetric data (equivalent water thickness anomalies, EWTA: R 2 = 0.47–0.49). SPEI and EWTA are correlated (R 2 = 0.38). The significant increase of temporal divergence between maximal and minimal values of EWTA was observed.
Time stability of visitors’ preferences for preserving the worldwide cultural landscape Alto Douro wine region

The Alto Douro Wine Region (ADWR) was classified a world heritage site, specifically as a cultural landscape, by UNESCO, in 2001. The well known “Porto Wine” and other high quality wines are produced in the Douro region. As an attraction and touristic site, the cultural site has to meet the needs of more demanding visitors and to compete with a growing number of cultural sites, also classified by UNESCO. To achieve this goal, landscape managers and public authorities have much to profit from knowing and understanding visitors’ preferences regarding the attributes associated to its outstanding universal value. The goal of this paper is to enhance the knowledge about the preferences of the ADWR Portuguese’ visitors, considering the attributes that deserve preservation and consequently public attention. Using the choice experiments technique, six alternative choice sets were presented in a questionnaire in the year 2013. Data was collected from 249 useful surveys corresponding to 1,494 responses. Responses are analyzed by a random parameters or mixed logit model, taking into account the random preferences heterogeneity and the panel nature of the data. An additional and innovative issue of the article is to compare the results of the survey conducted in 2013 with previous evidence from own work conducted in 2008. The comparison of the results in two distinct periods of time is a novelty; moreover the question of preferences’ stability has rarely been addressed in discrete choices models. Nevertheless, in the context of changing living conditions and expectations of Portuguese consumers plunged into an economic crisis, this subject is clearly relevant.
Mangrove and saltmarsh dynamics in Homebush Bay: implications for management at Sydney Olympic Park

Mangrove and saltmarsh wetlands generally occur at the interface of terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Prior to the 1980’s, coastal wetlands, including those in urban areas, were regarded as wastelands of little value; however, since then the ecosystem services they provide have been recognised. Urban wetlands face a range of challenges, most often reclamation for coastal development and poor ecosystem health. The Badu Wetland in Sydney Olympic Park, NSW, Australia, has been impacted by multiple pressures associated with wetlands in urban environments. This study aims to identify the relationship between coastal wetland health and distribution, and water levels. Particular emphasis was given to the effect of previous management interventions on current health and distribution, and the projected influence of sea-level rise in the 21st century. This was achieved by 1) collating information about past and present vegetation changes, policies to ameliorate vegetation change, and future threats to vegetation health; 2) mapping the current wetland distribution, and establishing the degree of change from previous mapping; 3) modelling the relationship between wetland vegetation distribution and elevation using digital elevation models; 4) establishing the vertical accretion and surface elevation trends using an established network of surface elevation tables and marker horizons; and 5) exploring the relationship between elevation and accretion trends and environmental variables, such as elevation, distance from the channel and hydroperiod. It was found that the Badu Wetland had poor mangrove health, including mangrove dieback, and this is linked to poor tidal flushing, either through long flow lengths or slight depressions within the landscape causing pooling of tidal waters. Vegetation distribution of mangrove and saltmarsh has remained relatively stable since 2002, and surface elevation and accretion trends over this period within both the mangrove and saltmarsh exceeds current rates of sea level rise. However, these rates may lag behind projected rates of sea level rise for the 21st century.
Bibliometric Analysis of Research on Migraine-Stroke Association from 2013 to 2023

Background Both migraine and stroke heavily burden individuals, health systems, and society. The migraine-stroke association is of concern and has been studied widely. Our objective is to explore and overview the current research status and emerging trends. Materials and Methods Studies on migraine-stroke association from January 2013 to May 2023 were retrieved and screened from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) database. Records fulfilling the selection criteria were downloaded and imported into CiteSpace for data mining and visualization. Results A total of 862 papers on migraine-stroke association were included. Annual publications grew slowly. The United States and European countries dominated research in this area. Harvard University published the largest number of articles, while the University of London was most active with other institutions. Ayata Cenk contributed the most articles, while KURTH T and NEUROLOGY were co-cited most. Research hotspots included migraine with aura, ischemic stroke, patent foramen ovale, cortical spreading depolarization, meta-analysis, cross-sectional study, and risk factors. Pathophysiology and small vessel disease represented research frontiers and emerging trends. Conclusion Our study scientifically outlines the migraine-stroke association over the past decade, presenting useful information.
Assessment of patterns in the Namibian hake fishery based on commercial fisheries data, in relation to environmental factors

This thesis explores the relationships between commercial data and those obtained from research surveys in an attempt to broaden the database available for management, and to cover seasonal and inter-annual changes in density estimates of Cape hake (Merluccius capensis). It also attempts to explain hake variability of in terms of environmental indices based on satellite remote sensing, carefully chosen to reflect underlying oceanographic processes. The influence of various factors on catch rates (CPUE) is investigated using a general linear model. Results indicate that the full stepwise regression model is highly significant and accounts for about 51 % of variation in CPUE, with vessel size, year and area contributing 27%,9.5% and 6.9%, respectively. The spatial distribution of effort of part of the Namibian hake fleet is investigated by looking at: competitive abilities among vessels, spatial allocation of effort, competition among vessels and equalization of CPUE based on the Ideal Free Distribution (IFD). Results show that interference competition does not occur among vessels. Catch rates are equalized among areas. Since there is no interference competition among vessels, the catch ability coefficient (q) is not affected by this factor. Density estimates are compared from research surveys (which do not cover all seasons) and from commercial data with temporal and spatial overlap. Results of the stepwise linear fit to the data indicate that season and year are significant to the model fit. Density estimates from the whole year reveal the least inter-annual variability and those from the first quarter, the greatest. Thus commercial data do augment research data, indicating the extent of interand intra-annual variability in hake availability; they could be used for tuning models and identifying the risk and uncertainty in the production models used for management. Un ive rsi ty of Ca pe To wn
Enhancing Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis: The Efficacy of the YOLO Algorithm Model

—The diagnosis and early detection of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and other forms of dementia have become increasingly crucial as our aging population grows. In recent years, deep learning, particularly the You Only Look Once (YOLO) architecture, has emerged as a promising tool in the field of neuroimaging and machine learning for AD diagnosis. This comprehensive review investigates the recent advances in the application of YOLO for AD diagnosis and classification. We scrutinized five research papers that have explored the potential of YOLO, delving into the methodologies, datasets, and results presented. Our review reveals the remarkable strides made in AD diagnosis using YOLO, while also highlighting challenges, such as data scarcity and research lacking. The paper provides insights into the growing role of YOLO in the early detection of AD and its potential to transform clinical practices in the field. This review aims to inspire further research and innovation to enhance AD diagnosis and, ultimately, patient care.
High basal melting forming a channel at the grounding line of Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctica

Antarctica's ice shelves are thinning at an increasing rate, affecting their buttressing ability. Channels in the ice shelf base unevenly distribute melting, and their evolution provides insight into changing subglacial and oceanic conditions. Here we used phase‐sensitive radar measurements to estimate basal melt rates in a channel beneath the currently stable Ross Ice Shelf. Melt rates of 22.2 ± 0.2 m a−1 (>2500% the overall background rate) were observed 1.7 km seaward of Mercer/Whillans Ice Stream grounding line, close to where subglacial water discharge is expected. Laser altimetry shows a corresponding, steadily deepening surface channel. Two relict channels to the north suggest recent subglacial drainage reorganization beneath Whillans Ice Stream approximately coincident with the shutdown of Kamb Ice Stream. This rapid channel formation implies that shifts in subglacial hydrology may impact ice shelf stability.
Natural Chalcones and Derivatives in Colon Cancer: Pre-Clinical Challenges and the Promise of Chalcone-Based Nanoparticles

Colon cancer poses a complex and substantial global health challenge, necessitating innovative therapeutic approaches. Chalcones, a versatile class of compounds with diverse pharmacological properties, have emerged as promising candidates for addressing colon cancer. Their ability to modulate pivotal signaling pathways in the development and progression of colon cancer makes them invaluable as targeted therapeutics. Nevertheless, it is crucial to recognize that although chalcones exhibit promise, further pre-clinical studies are required to validate their efficacy and safety. The journey toward effective colon cancer treatment is multifaceted, involving considerations such as optimizing the sequencing of therapeutic agents, comprehending the resistance mechanisms, and exploring combination therapies incorporating chalcones. Furthermore, the integration of nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems presents a novel avenue for enhancing the effectiveness of chalcones in colon cancer treatment. This review delves into the mechanisms of action of natural chalcones and some derivatives. It highlights the challenges associated with their use in pre-clinical studies, while also underscoring the advantages of employing chalcone-based nanoparticles for the treatment of colon cancer.
The impact of physical planning policy on household energy use and greenhouse emissions

This thesis investigates the impact of physical planning policy on combined transport and dwellingrelated energy use by households. Separate analyses and reviews are conducted into dwellingrelated and transport-related energy use by households, before a model is developed to investigate the city-wide implications of different land-use scenarios in Sydney, Australia. The analysis of household energy use in Chapter 3 suggests that medium density housing (i.e. lose-rise apartments, townhouses, and terraces) is likely to result in the lowest per-capita energy use, while also allowing for sufficient densities to make frequent public transport service viable. The analysis of transport energy in Chapter 4 confirms that increasing urban density is associated with decreased car ownership and use, independent of other factors. However, land use changes alone are likely to result in modest changes to travel behaviour. The results of the scenario modelling in Chapters 7-9 support the view that changes to land use alone can reduce household energy consumption, but the changes, even over a long time period (25 years) are small (≈ 0−10%) for all but the most extreme land-use policies. Instead, a coordinated (land-use/transport and other policy levers) approach is much more effective. The results confirm that it is transport energy that is most sensitive to planning policy, but that a combined consideration of dwelling-related and transport-related energy use is still useful. The micro-simulation model developed to assess the impact of different land-use planning scenarios allows the establishment of a lower-bound estimate of the effect that housing policy has on household energy use, assuming ‘business as usual’ transport policy, household behaviour, and technology.
NOTA SOBRE LA RECAPTURA DE UN ATÚN ROJO (Thunnus thynnus) EN LA COSTA SURATLÁNTICA ESPAÑOLA.

SUMMARY This document reports data on a bluefin tuna recaptured in a trap located in the Spanish south- atlantic coast, close to the Strait of Gibraltar. The recaptured tuna was tagged in the Western Atlantic with tag no HM005190. Furthermore, this document reports for the first time, in the framework of the activities recommended by ICCAT’s BYP, a preliminary genetic study of 15 tuna belonging to the same shoal that the recaptured one. The results from the genetic analysis of the mithocondrial DNA show a distributional pattern similar to the one found for several places in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea. It is recommended to go deeply into genetic analysis of tuna captured during migration, particularly focussing on those tuna carrying tags.
Caractérisation du corridor naturel alluvial du réseau hydrographique du bassin du Rhône à partir des orthophotographies de l'IGN.

Pour repondre aux exigences de la Direct ive Cadre europeenne sur l'Eau, un etat des lieux des condit ions hydrogeomorphologiques est engage sur le bassin rhodanien. Pour le mener a bien et permettre de recolter des donnees homogenes sur l'ensemble du territoire, l'utilisat ion de la teledetect ion a ete preferee a des acquisitions de terrain. A partir des orthophotographies de la BD Ortho® de l'IGN sont mis en place des procedures d'extract ions geomatiques. Il s'agit dans un premier temps d'extraire par classif icat ion orientee-objet les objets (eau, bancs de galets et vegetation r iveraine) constituants le corridor naturel alluvial. Puis, dans un second temps, a partir des dif ferentes metriques caracterisant ces objets, des indicateurs permettant de caracteriser l'etat physique des milieux aquatiques sont def inis. Des exemples sont proposes pour illustrer la demarche. Cela va de la determination des styles f luviaux a la detection des habitats piscicoles.
Magma Mixing, Recharge and Eruption Histories Recorded in Plagioclase Phenocrysts from El Chichón Volcano, Mexico

operative throughout the 200 ky history of the El Chichon magma Consistent core-to-rim decreases of Sr/Sr ratios and coincident system. increases in Sr concentrations in plagioclase phenocrysts of varying size (>1 cm to 2 mm) are reported from samples of the 1982 and pre-1982 (>200 ka) eruptions of El Chichon Volcano. Maximum Sr/Sr ratios of >0·7054, significantly higher than the wholerock isotopic ratios (>0·7040–0·7045), are found in the cores