Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A Review on Chemical and Autogenous Shrinkage of Cementitious Systems

Chemical shrinkage (CS) is an intrinsic parameter that may affect the early age cracking of paste, mortar and concrete. It is well known as the driving force of self-desiccation, autogenous shrinkage (AGS) and drying shrinkage. During the first stage of cement hydration (at the initial setting time), the CS and AGS are equal. In the hardened stages, there is a difference in values between the two shrinkage parameters. This paper is a comprehensive review on CS and AGS, measurement techniques, modeling and prediction of different cementitious systems. Based on the various experimental studies, chemical shrinkage depends on the water to binder ratio (w/b) and is proportional to the degree of hydration. A low w/b ratio leads to high CS and AGS. The composition of cement has an effect on both CS and AGS. Also, incorporating supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) affects both shrinkage parameters. It is concluded that adding fly ash (FA) to concrete contributes to CS and AGS reductions. However, this is not the case when concrete contains slag. More than 170 references were consulted including 35 which were published after 2020. According to the authors knowledge, there is no published work on the effect of fibers, especially bio-fibers, on the chemical shrinkage of cement-based composites. Therefore, in addition to traditional chemical shrinkage of cementitious systems, this review includes a section on recent papers conducted by the authors on the effect of bio-fibers on the chemical shrinkage of cement composites.
El fenómeno de la adultez emergente en la comunidad UPNECH y su impacto

El propósito final de la investigación es determinar si se presenta el fenómeno de la adultez emergente y caracterizar la comunidad estudiantil de la Universidad Pedagógica Nacional del Estado de Chihuahua (UPNECH). Los avances presentados en este trabajo constituyen una parte de la primera fase de cuatro que le conforman. La primera fase consiste en determinar cómo se percibe la adultez en el medio de la UPNECH, no solo su alumnado, sino también la planta docente. Para ello se utilizó el instrumento denominado Redes Semánticas Naturales Modificadas.
Lagrangian Observation of Rip Currents at Haeundae Beach Using an Optimal Buoy Type GPS Drifter

ABSTRACT Lee, J.; Kim, D.H. ; Lee, S. , and Lee, J.L. , 2016. Lagrangian Observation of Rip Currents at Haeundae Beach Using an Optimal Buoy Type GPS Drifter. In: Vila-Concejo, A. ; Bruce, E. ; Kennedy, D.M. , and McCarroll, R.J. (eds.), Proceedings of the 14th International Coastal Symposium (Sydney, Australia). Journal of Coastal Research, Special Issue, No. 75, pp. 1177 - 1181. Coconut Creek (Florida), ISSN 0749-0208. In this study, we designed a new buoy type GPS drifter that is capable of measuring the rip current pattern in the surface layer particularly at Haeundae Beach, Korea. Our field test performance in August 2012 was successful using this new GPS drifter. Our GPS-tracked surf zone drifter can not only be easily affected by physical forces below the surface on the equipment's movement, but also unaffected by breaking waters. In this study, the design for a small, low-cost buoy type GPS drifter for collecting accurate Lagrangian data in the coastal zone is described.
Unraveling the mechanism of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) tuber sprouting using transcriptome and metabolome analyses

Sprouting is an irreversible deterioration of potato quality, which leads to the production of harmful toxins and loss of the commercial value of potatoes. However, there is no report on the changes in different stages of potato sprouting through transcriptome and metabonomics. In this study, 1471 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were found between DP and BP. In comparison with SP, a total of 6309 DEGs were detected in BP. Additionally, 6624 DEGs were identified between DP and SP. Moreover, 96 and 117 differentially accumulated metabolites (DAMs) were detected between DP and BP and between BP and SP, respectively. Furthermore, 130 DAMs were identified in total between DP and SP. In each group, a correlation analysis of DAMs and DEGs was performed to examine the regulatory network. The results indicated that the sprouting of tubers is mainly regulated by plant hormone signals, and during the sprouting of tubers, significant changes in metabolic products occur in the body. According to the combined analysis of transcriptomics and metabolomics, multiple metabolites were both positive and negative regulated by genes.
Simple models to understand complex disease: 10 years of progress from Caenorhabditis elegans models of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal lobar degeneration

The nematode Caenorhabditis elegans are a powerful model system to study human disease, with numerous experimental advantages including significant genetic and cellular homology to vertebrate animals, a short lifespan, and tractable behavioral, molecular biology and imaging assays. Beginning with the identification of SOD1 as a genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), C. elegans have contributed to a deeper understanding of the mechanistic underpinnings of this devastating neurodegenerative disease. More recently this work has expanded to encompass models of other types of ALS and the related disease frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD-TDP), including those characterized by mutation or accumulation of the proteins TDP-43, C9orf72, FUS, HnRNPA2B1, ALS2, DCTN1, CHCHD10, ELP3, TUBA4A, CAV1, UBQLN2, ATXN3, TIA1, KIF5A, VAPB, GRN, and RAB38. In this review we summarize these models and the progress and insights from the last ten years of using C. elegans to study the neurodegenerative diseases ALS and FTLD-TDP.
Multinational appraisal of the epidemiological distribution of opioid fatalities: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background The global or multinational scientific evidence on the distribution of opioid fatality is unknown. Hence, the current study collects epidemiological characteristics to shed light on the ongoing global or multinational opioid crisis and to promote the development of public health prevention/management strategies. Method All documents on PRISMA standards were retrieved via electronic databases. Results Among the 47 articles relevant to our studies, which depict a total population size of 10,191 individuals, the prevalence of opioid fatal overdose was 15,022 (14.74%). Among the 47 articles, 14 of them reported the gender of the participants, with 22,125 (15.79%) male individuals and 7,235 (5.17%) female individuals, and the age distribution of the participants that was most affected by the overdose was as follows: 29,272 (31.13%) belonged to the 18-34-year-old age group and 25,316 (26.92%) belonged to the less than 18-year-old age group. Eighteen studies qualified for the meta-analysis of the multinational prevalence of fatal opioid overdose, depicting an overall pooled prevalence estimate of 19.66%, with 95% CIs (0.13–0.29), I2 = 99.76% determined using the random-effects model, and Q statistic of 7198.77 (p < 0.0001). The Egger test models of publication bias revealed an insubstantial level of bias (p = 0.015). The subgroup analysis of the study design (cohort or other) revealed that others have the highest prevalence estimate of 34.37, 95% CIs (0.1600–0.5901), I2 = 97.04%, and a sample size of less than 1,000 shows the highest prevalence of 34.66, 95% CIs (0.2039–0.5234), I2 = 97.82%, compared to that of more than 1,000 with a prevalence of 12.28, 95% CIs (0.0675–0.2131), I2 = 99.85%. The meta-regression analysis revealed that sample size (less-than or greater-than 1,000), (p = 0.0098; R2 = 3.83%) is significantly associated with the observed heterogeneity. Conclusion Research-based findings of fatal opioid overdose are grossly lacking in middle- and low-income nations. We established that there is a need for opioid fatality surveillance systems in developing nations.
“Because he was disgusting”: transforming relations through positioning in messenger-supported group psychotherapy

Introduction This article deals with positioning in messenger-supported group psychotherapy in terms of transforming relations. The aim of the messenger-supported therapy format is to work through conflicts that have arisen with people via messenger services. This is achieved in different phases of conversation, such as describing the situation, analysing one's own behaviour and defining wishes, by collaboratively drafting a message to the person from the conflict. Methods The data basis is a corpus of 14 video-recorded group psychotherapy sessions. Methodologically, the study is guided by interactional linguistics, a linguistic research field that focuses on interpersonal interaction. Results Using a case study, I show how the interactants work through a conflict through positioning, constitute group identity and relationships, and thus also transform their stance concerning the issue. Moreover, positioning serves the collaborative formulation of a message and thus also the change of the relationship to the person from the messenger communication. Discussion Relationship management in eSA group psychotherapy can be observed on different levels: (1) among the interactants in the room, (2) with the persons from the chat messages, and (3) between the patient(s) and the therapist.
Cholesterol, Blood Glucose and Hemoglobin Profiles of Urban Adolescents

Background: Prevention of heart and cardiovascular disease must be carried out as early as possible with routine biochemical examinations. Aim of this study is to describe the profile of Cholesterol, Blood Glucose and Hemogobin in urban adolescents. Methods: This research method uses a descriptive design with a cross sectional approach. The sample population in this study was 63 nursing students at the Surakarta Health Polytechnic. The study was conducted in August 2023 and the sample was selected randomly. Data were analyzed descriptively. Results: The average cholesterol level was 197mg/dl, the average blood sugar level was 91.1 mg/dl and the average hemoglobin was 13.2 g/dl. Conclusion: The incidence of hypercholesterolemia was high in respondents. This condition is possible due to insufficient consumption of vegetables and lack of physical activity resulting in high cholesterol levels. These specific findings can help create policies to develop more strategic evidence-based interventions, through grouping risk factors in controlling the risk of non-communicable diseases in adolescents.
High-throughput quantitative detection of basal autophagy and autophagic flux using image cytometry

Quantitative assessment of changes in macro-autophagy is often performed through manual quantification of the number of LC3B foci in immunofluorescence microscopy images. This method is highly laborious, subject to image-field selection and foci-counting bias, and is not sensitive for analyzing changes in basal autophagy. Alternative methods such as flow cytometry and transmission electron microscopy require highly specialized, expensive instruments and time-consuming sample preparation. Immunoblots are prone to exposure-related variations and noise that prevent accurate quantification. We present herein a high-throughput, inexpensive, reliable, and objective method for studying basal level and flux changes in late-stage autophagy using image cytometry and acridine orange staining.
MECHANISMS OF TERRITORIAL GOVERNANCE IN POST-SOCIALIST PERIRUBAN AREAS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF LOCAL PUBLIC AUTHORITIES. A CASE STUDY ON LOCALITIES FROM THE PROXIMITY OF SUCEAVA CITY (ROMANIA)

The disappearance of the Communist regime marks the entry of Romanian cities into a new phase of urban development, characterized by the transition from socialist-type compact city, reliant on public transportation, to unorganised, dispersed and capitalist-type city, whose spatial sprawl is dependent on the existence of market economy, the degree of motorization and individual freedom of people. At the same time, this period of urban development is marked by the transition from government to governance, within which, the local territorial actors can play the leading role in setting the development directions of their own communities. Trying to analyse the connection between two phenomena particular to postmodernity - periurbanization and governance - the present paper evaluates the way local authorities, represented by local officials (mayors or deputy mayors), perceive the territorial governance and its specific features in a periurban space of Romania.
Geochemistry of Soil Solution and Canal Waters in Plinthosols under Irrigation by Flooding

Plinthosols occur in humid and semi-humid tropical areas of several continents. The geochemistry of Plinthosols is sensitive to changes in the hydromorphic conditions which can be modified, among other factors, by flooding irrigation. Plinthosols located in floodplains of Savannah areas of Central Brazil have been flooded by irrigation for 18 and 28 years. The irrigated crops produce rice in the wet season (October to February) and soybeans in the dry season (June to September). Irrigation water is applied through the use of canals which flood the fields for rice production and keep the water level 60 cm below the soil surface for soybean production. This study compared the geochemistry of irrigation water present in the soil solution of Plinthosols and in the canal waters. The research was conducted in areas of the irrigation project Luis Alves do Araguaia, State of Goias, Brazil (Figure 1). Water samples were studied in the field (Figure 1) for determination of physical chemical parameters (pH, Eh, dissolved oxygen, electrical conductivity, total dissolved solids) by a multiparameter water quality meter (Hanna model HI 98194). The study was performed during the dry season at 20 sites (10 sites at the canals and 10 at the soil
A capture-recapture sampling design robust to unequal catchability

The Jolly-Seber capture-recapture model (Jolly 1965, Seber 1965) is now becoming widely used to estimate population parameters in open populations. A major problem with using this model in practice is that the assumption of equal catchability of animals is rarely true. Unequal catch-ability can cause serious bias to population size estimates while survival rate estimators are less affected (Cormack 1972). In recent years there has been a lot of research on capture-recapture models for closed populations which allow unequal catchability (Otis et ale 1978). A major practical problem with these models is that often the biologist is interested in long-term studies where a closed population model is inappropriate. Here a design is suggested which allows application of both closed and open population models to the data. It provides "robust" estimators of the population parameters when unequal catchability is present. The robustness properties of the estimators are investigated briefly using simulation and an example is given for illustration.
Deep learning for dense Z-spectra reconstruction from CEST images at sparse frequency offsets

A direct way to reduce scan time for chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST)-magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is to reduce the number of CEST images acquired in experiments. In some scenarios, a sufficient number of CEST images acquired in experiments was needed to estimate parameters for quantitative analysis, and this prolonged the scan time. For that, we aim to develop a general deep-learning framework to reconstruct dense CEST Z-spectra from experimentally acquired images at sparse frequency offsets so as to reduce the number of experimentally acquired CEST images and achieve scan time reduction. The main innovation works are outlined as follows: (1) a general sequence-to-sequence (seq2seq) framework is proposed to reconstruct dense CEST Z-spectra from experimentally acquired images at sparse frequency offsets; (2) we create a training set from wide-ranging simulated Z-spectra instead of experimentally acquired CEST data, overcoming the limitation of the time and labor consumption in manual annotation; (3) a new seq2seq network that is capable of utilizing information from both short-range and long-range is developed to improve reconstruction ability. One of our intentions is to establish a simple and efficient framework, i.e., traditional seq2seq can solve the reconstruction task and obtain satisfactory results. In addition, we propose a new seq2seq network that includes the short- and long-range ability to boost dense CEST Z-spectra reconstruction. The experimental results demonstrate that the considered seq2seq models can accurately reconstruct dense CEST images from experimentally acquired images at 11 frequency offsets so as to reduce the scan time by at least 2/3, and our new seq2seq network contributes to competitive advantage.
A análise de convergência de renda no Brasil e o problema de escala espacial

O valor do parâmetro b de convergencia tem-se mostrado sensivel a hipotese de homogeneidade espacial, bem como a hipotese de aleatoriedade espacial na analise de convergencia de renda. No entanto, a sensibilidade do valor de b aos varios niveis de agregacao geografica nao foi ainda investigada na literatura internacional. Essa sensibilidade e denominada “problema de escala” no contexto do Problema da Unidade de Area Modificavel. Este trabalho tem por objetivo investigar tal sensibilidade. Para tanto, e adotada a mesma especificacao do modelo de convergencia de renda entre os anos 1999 e 2005, modificando apenas os niveis de agregacao geografica. Os resultados indicam que existe um problema de escala na analise de convergencia de renda no Brasil. Palavras-chave: Convergencia de renda; problema da unidade de area modificavel; autocorrelacao espacial. Titulo em ingles Analysis of income convergence in Brazil and the modifiable areal unit problem Abstract The value of the parameter b of convergence has proven sensitive both to the spatial homogeneity hypothesis and to the spatial randomness in the income convergence analysis. However, the sensitivity of the value of beta to different spatial scales has not yet been investigated in the international literature. In practice, this sensitivity is called “scale problem” within the context of the modifiable areal unit problem. This study aims at investigating this issue, keeping the same specification model of income convergence between 1999 and 2005, altering only the spatial scales. The control for spatial autocorrelation is also verified. The main findings indicate that there is a scale problem in the analysis of income convergence in Brazil. Keywords Income convergence; modifiable areal unit problem; spatial autocorrelation Classificacao JEL: C21, O18, O47, R11 Artigo recebido em set. 2010 e aceito para publicacao em set. 2016.
Gender Predicts Differences in Acute Ischemic Cardioembolic Stroke Profile: Emphasis on Woman-Specific Clinical Data and Early Outcome—The Experience of Sagrat Cor Hospital of Barcelona Stroke Registry

Background and Objectives: Acute ischemic cardioembolic stroke (CS) is a clinical condition with a high risk of death, and can lead to dependence, recurrence, and dementia. Materials and Methods: In this study, we evaluated gender differences and female-specific clinical data and early outcomes in 602 women diagnosed with CS from a total of 4600 consecutive acute stroke patients in a single-center hospital stroke registry over 24 years. A comparative analysis was performed in women and men in terms of demographics, cerebrovascular risk factors, clinical data, and early outcomes. Results: In a multivariate analysis, age, hypertension, valvular heart disease, obesity, and internal capsule location were independent variables associated with CS in women. The overall in-hospital mortality rate was similar, but the group of women had a greater presence of neurological deficits and a higher percentage of severe limitation at hospital discharge. After the multivariate analysis, age, altered consciousness, limb weakness, and neurological, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal, cardiac and peripheral vascular complications were independent predictors related to early mortality in women. Conclusions: Women with CS showed a differential demographic and clinical profile and worse early outcomes than men. Advanced age, impaired consciousness, and medical complications were predictors of stroke severity in women with CS.
Optimal Sampling Strategies for Point-to-Point Line-Of-Sight Calculations in Urban Regions

Summary: Smartphone applications are driving a growing interest in 3D modelling – in particular the use of LiDAR for modelling city landscapes at high levels of precision and accuracy. In such dynamic environments, where we wish to make decisions based on places of interest that are in the (rapidly changing) field of view, it is critical that we address performance issues in visibility analysis. This paper explores optimisation of a point-to-point line-of-sight algorithm, outlining a variety of line of sight sampling strategies, together with a number of trials that enabled us to optimise sampling in the context of urban visibility analysis.
Design and Simulation of Dual-Metal-Gate Tunnel Field Effect Transistor with Biomolecule Sensing Applications.

To facilitate label-free detection of biomolecules, we propose a novel dielectrically modulated (DM) Dual-MetalGate Germanium Pocket based Tunnel Field Effect Transistor (DMG-GPTFET) with metallic drain (workfunction =3.9eV) biosensor. The utilization of germanium, having a relatively low bandgap, has enhanced the tunnelling phenomenon at the junction between source and channel. This enhancement eventually leads to an increase in the on current (ION). The proposed device employs dual cavities in the top and bottom gate oxides, which are being used to detect the biomolecules. This way the TFET becomes a biosensor and is tested for its ability to sense biomolecules based on their dielectric constant and charge density. The analysis is focused on evaluating the variations in energy band (E-B), electric field (E-F), surface potential (S-P) and transfer characteristics (Ids vs VGS). It has been observed that as biomolecules get trapped in the nanocavity (k>1), the value of Ids increases, and the maximum value is attained in the order of $10^{-6}(\mathrm{A}/\mu$m) for k=10 at $\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{GS}}=1$V and $\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{DS}}=0.5V$
Persistent hiccups due to aripiprazole: a case report and review of the literature

Introduction: Aripiprazole, a commonly prescribed antipsychotic, has been rarely associated with the onset of hiccups. This study aims to elucidate the prevalence, risk factors, and management of aripiprazole-induced hiccups. Methods: We report a case of aripiprazole-induced hiccups in a 32-year-old male diagnosed with Somatic Symptom Disorder per DSM-5 criteria.A comprehensive literature review was conducted, identifying 29 case reports of aripiprazole-induced hiccups. Patient demographics, dosage, onset and duration of hiccups, and management strategies were analyzed. Results: Aripiprazole-induced hiccups predominantly affected adolescents and middle-aged male patients (86.7%). The majority of hiccups developed within 1–2 days post-prescription (90.9%) and resolved within 1–4 days after discontinuation of aripiprazole. Discontinuation of aripiprazole was the most effective management strategy (51.7%). Co-administration with benzodiazepines was identified as a significant risk factor. Discussion: The findings suggest that clinicians should be vigilant for the onset of hiccups during the early stages of aripiprazole treatment, especially in male patients and those co-administered with benzodiazepines. Conclusion: Clinicians should be vigilant for hiccups during early aripiprazole treatment. Considering personality and psychological factors is crucial in managing hiccups in psychiatric patients.