Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
PSYCHOMETRIC OF CARDIAC DEPRESSION SCALE 1 Psychometric Evaluation of a Persian Version of the Cardiac Depression Scale in Iranian Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction

Purpose: The aim of this study was to validate a Persian version of the Cardiac Depression Scale (CDS) in Iranian patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI). This was a methodological study. Methods: A demographic survey and the CDS were used for data collection. The CDS was forward translated from English into Persian and back translated to English. Validity was assessed using face, content and construct validity. Results: The construct validity of the scale showed two factors with eigenvalues greater than one. The Cronbach’s alpha, Theta, McDonald, and construct reliability were greater than . 70. Convergent and discriminant validity of the constructs were fulfilled. Conclusions: Given the importance of mental health in risk prevention in AMI patients, the Persian CDS is a useful screening tool for detection of depression in this patient cohort.
Preparation and characterization of activated carbon from bean husk

The optimal process conditions for the preparation of activated carbon from bean husk were investigated in this study. Four chemical activating agents; potassium hydroxide (KOH), sulphuric acid (H 2 SO 4 ), zinc chloride (ZnCl 2 ), and ortho-phosphoric acid (H 3 PO 4 ) were used to activate the carbon. The influence of these agents on the surface area and porosity of activated carbon was determined. The Iodine numbers of 894.65, 1027.69, 1218.24 and 1256.31mg/g were found for the KOH, H 2 SO 4 ,ZnCl 2 and H 3 PO 4 activated carbons respectively. This indicates that the one prepared using ortho- phosphoric acid (H 3 PO 4 ) produced the best activated carbon. The influence of activation temperature was studied between 500 o C and 900 o C. The effect of activation temperature shows an optimum temperature of 700 o C at the time of 30mins. Further studies revealed that the best impregnation ratio of carbon to ortho-phosphoric acid was 10:5as it gave a maximum iodine number of 1288.926. The results of the characterization show that the values of apparent density, ash content, moisture content and pH of the activated carbon fall within the range recommended by ASTM. This activated carbon is suitable for the treatment of effluent water and gases. Keywords : Bean husk; Activated carbon; optimum temperature; impregnation ratio; Activating agent.
Western Mediterranean hydro-climatic consequences of Holocene iceberg advances (Bond events)

Abstract. Gerald C. Bond established a Holocene series of North Atlantic ice rafted debris events based on quartz and hematite stained grains recovered from subpolar North Atlantic marine cores. These so-called ‘Bond events’ document nine large-scale and multi-centennial North-Atlantic cooling phases that might be linked to a reduced thermohaline circulation. Regardless of the high prominence of the Holocene North Atlantic ice rafted debris record, there are critical scientific comments on the study: the Holocene Bond curve has not yet been replicated in other marine archives of the North Atlantic and there exist only very few palaeo-climatic studies that indicate all individual Bond events in their own record. Therefore, evidence for consistent hydro-climatic teleconnections between the subpolar North Atlantic and distant regions is not clear. In this context, the Western Mediterranean region reveals key hydro-climatic sites for the reconstruction of a teleconnection with the subpolar North Atlantic. In particular, variability of Western Mediterranean winter precipitation might be the result of atmosphere-ocean coupled processes in the outer-tropical North Atlantic realm. Based on an improved Holocene δ18O record from Lake Sidi Ali (Middle Atlas, Morocco) we correlate Western Mediterranean precipitation anomalies with North Atlantic Bond events to identify a probable teleconnection between Western Mediterranean winter rains and subpolar North Atlantic cooling phases. Our data show a noticeable positive correlation between Western Mediterranean winter rain minima and Bond events during the Early Holocene and an opposite pattern during the Late Holocene. There is evidence for an enduring hydro-climatic change in the overall Atlantic atmosphere-ocean system and the response to external forcing during the Mid-Holocene. Regarding a potential climatic anomaly around 4.2 ka (Bond event 3) in the Western Mediterranean, a centennial-scale winter rain maximum is generally in phase with the overall pattern of alternating ‘wet and cool’ and ‘dry and warm’ intervals during the last 5,000 years.
Politically Motivated Avoidance in Social Networks: A Study of Facebook and the 2020 Presidential Election

This study considers politically motivated unfriending/unfollowing on Facebook in the lead up to the 2020 Presidential election. As social media has grown more central to public discourse, it has been suggested that these types of avoidance behaviors might contribute to the formation of partisan echo chambers, whereby users may limit their exposure to competing viewpoints and corrective information by eliminating the network ties that transmit it. Building on prior research, this study explores the relationship between politically motivated avoidance and user perceptions of social media’s credibility as a source of political information. A pre-election survey of voting age adults in the state of Florida is analyzed to identify both the frequency and predictors of politically motivated avoidance. The results suggest that avoidance is a function of both individual political characteristics and user perceptions of information credibility. The findings are considered in the context of previous literature, and important avenues for future research are discussed.
Biocultural restoration improves delivery of ecosystem services in social‐ecological landscapes

Increasing local people and indigenous communities' participation on restoration programs is widely recommended as a way to increase restoration long‐term benefits and local people's commitment with restored lands. Here, we demonstrate how traditional knowledge can provide crucial information on usefulness of plant species that increases direct value of forest and landscape restoration programs. Our study analyzed secondary data from 73 studies that assessed indigenous and local knowledge regarding plant's utility across the densely populated dry forest of the Brazilian Caatinga. Our results suggest that highly valued plants represent a relatively small number of useful species (52 out of 632 useful species) that account for more than half of the plant services (i.e. functional space represented by the uses people give to plants). Interestingly, these plants belonged to closely related lineages, suggesting that people must select plants based on phylogenetically conserved traits that provide utility. We propose that accounting for indigenous and local knowledge in early phases of restoration process such as species selection can both maximize classical restoration targets (e.g. species diversity) and increase delivery of ecosystem services to forest‐dependent people. Such an interdisciplinary integration moves us a step closer to ambitious targets set for global ecosystem restoration based on fair and inclusive participation of indigenous people and local communities.
Virtual Reality and Attitudes toward Tourism Destinations*

Recent developments in Virtual Reality (VR) technology present a tremendous opportunity for the tourism industry. This research aims to better understand how the VR experience may influence travel decision making by investigating spatial presence in VR environments and its impact on attitudes toward tourism destinations. Based on a study involving virtual walkthrough of tourism destinations with 202 participants, two dimensions of spatial presence were identified: being somewhere other than the actual environment and self-location in a VR environment. The analysis revealed that users’ attention allocation to VR environments contributed significantly to spatial presence. It was also found that spatial presence positively affects post VR attitude change toward tourism destinations, indicating the persuasiveness of VR. No significant differences were found across VR stimuli (devices) and across prior visitation.
What drives the skill premium: Technological change or demographic variation?

This paper quantitatively examines the effects of two exogenous driving forces, investment-specific technological change (ISTC) and the demographic change known as ‘‘the baby boom and the baby bust,’’ on the evolution of the skill premium and the college enrollment rate in the postwar U.S. economy. We develop a general equilibrium overlapping generations model with endogenous discrete schooling choice. The production technology features capital–skill complementarity as in Krusell et al. (2000). ISTC, through capital–skill complementarity, raises the relative demand for skilled labor, while demographic variation affects the skill premium by changing the age structure and hence the relative supply of skilled labor. We find that ISTC is the key element driving the skill premium in the postwar U.S. economy. And it is quantitatively important for the dynamics of the college enrollment rate. The quantitative importance of the demographic change for the evolution of both the skill premium and the college enrollment rate however is limited. & 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
MicroRNA-25 promotes cell proliferation, migration and invasion in glioma by directly targeting cell adhesion molecule 2

Numerous microRNAs (miRNAs/miRs) have been demonstrated to serve oncogenic or suppressive roles in glioma. Exploration of the underlying molecular mechanism of miRNAs in the development and progression of glioma is beneficial for the identification of novel therapeutic targets. In the present study, the function of miR-25 in glioma progression, as well as its underlying mechanism, were investigated. It was determined that miR-25 was significantly upregulated in glioma tissues and cell lines compared with normal brain tissues and cells, respectively. Furthermore, high expression levels of miR-25 were associated with an advanced clinical stage. The knockdown of miR-25 expression significantly reduced glioma cell proliferation, migration and invasion. Cell adhesion molecule 2 (CADM2) was identified as a direct target of miR-25 in glioma cells. Moreover, CADM2 expression level was significantly downregulated and inversely correlated with miR-25 expression level in glioma tissues, indicating that the expression of CADM2 was negatively regulated by miR-25. The inhibition of CADM2 expression counteracted the effects on glioma cell proliferation, migration and invasion caused by miR-25 downregulation. Furthermore, CADM2 knockdown considerably promoted the proliferation and migration of glioma cells. In summary, the present study demonstrated that miR-25 was significantly upregulated in glioma and that it promoted glioma cell proliferation, migration and invasion, at least partially, by directly targeting CADM2. These findings expanded the understanding of the molecular mechanism that underlies glioma progression.
QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE THROUGH CLIENTS' SATISFACTIONS AT OUTPATIENT CONSULTANCY CLINICS IN AL-HILLA CITY HOSPITALS, IRAQ

Objectives: To assess quality of health care for clients at outpatient consultancy clinics in Al-Hilla City Hospitals, and to find out significant differences between the clients' satisfaction toward quality of health care dimensions and their demographic characteristics such as (residence, age, gender, level of education, and occupation ). Methodology: A descriptive analytic study design was carried out at outpatient consultancy clinics of AlHilla city hospital (Al-Hilla and Al-Imam Al-Sadiq general teaching hospital) from November 1
A Comprehensive Review of Neuronal Changes in Diabetics

There has been an exponential rise in diabetes mellitus (DM) cases on a global scale. Diabetes affects almost every system of the body, and the nervous system is no exception. Although the brain is dependent on glucose, providing it with the energy required for optimal functionality, glucose also plays a key role in the regulation of oxidative stress, cell death, among others, which furthermore contribute to the pathophysiology of neurological disorders. The variety of biochemical processes engaged in this process is only matched by the multitude of clinical consequences resulting from it. The wide-ranging effects on the central and peripheral nervous system include, but are not limited to axonopathies, neurodegenerative diseases, neurovascular diseases, and general cognitive impairment. All language search was conducted on MEDLINE, COCHRANE, EMBASE, and GOOGLE SCHOLAR till September 2021. The following search strings and Medical Subject Headings (MeSH terms) were used: “Diabetes Mellitus,” “CNS,” “Diabetic Neuropathy,” and “Insulin. ” We explored the literature on diabetic neuropathy, covering its epidemiology, pathophysiology with the respective molecular pathways, clinical consequences with a special focus on the central nervous system and finally, measures to prevent and treat neuronal changes. Diabetes is slowly becoming an epidemic, rapidly increasing the clinical burden on account of its wide-ranging complications. This review focuses on the neuronal changes occurring in diabetes such as the impact of hyperglycemia on brain function and structure, its association with various neurological disorders, and a few diabetes-induced peripheral neuropathic changes. It is an attempt to summarize the relevant literature about neuronal consequences of DM as treatment options available today are mostly focused on achieving better glycemic control; further research on novel treatment options to prevent or delay the progression of neuronal changes is still needed.
THE ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT OF THE LIMESTONE QUARRIES USING SATELLITE IMAGES

Surface exploitations in the limestone quarries have a major impact on the environment both by area and intensity. The valuation of the impact can be carried out through different means, one of them being the satellite remote sensing. In this article we analyze the effects that limestone exploitations in the outskirts of Braşov city have on the landscape, using RGB combination, vegetation indices and spectrum profiles. A series of Landsat 5 TM satellite images taken in 1984, 1989 and 2009 has been used. The results obtained show that the most adequate RGB combination for limestone quarries identification on this type of images is the combination that includes NDVI. This combination has proved to be efficient because nearby there are asphalt and concrete surfaces, allowing the differentiation from these. TSAVI has, in general, bigger values for surfaces of low reflectance, while SAVI is more sensitive to details of high reflectance like limestone quarries. The analysis of the regression has revealed, in this particular case, that even if SAVI and TSAVI have been used, they have values close to the NDVI index. The bigger values of the used indices show the presence of vegetation in some areas. The spectrum profiles have been revealed both in the image showing NDVI and in the red and near infrared bands. The results show, according to the specialty literature, that the reflectance of the limestone quarries is very high in the red band as compared to the near infrared band.
Stepwise Sulfurization from MoO3 to MoS2 via Chemical Vapor Deposition

Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is used widely to synthesize monolayer and few-layer transition metal dichalcogenide molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), a two-dimensional (2D) material with various applications in nanoelectronics, catalysis, and optoelectronics. However, the CVD synthesis of 2D MoS2 is highly sensitive to small changes in growth parameters and the growth mechanism has not been extensively studied. This work systematically investigates the effect of sulfur concentration on CVD synthesis of MoS2 using molybdenum trioxide (MoO3) and sulfur precursors. We find that with increasing concentration of sulfur vapor, intermediate products of molybdenum dioxide (MoO2) and molybdenum oxysulfide (MoOS2) can form during a stepwise sulfurization of MoO3 to the final product of MoS2. The intermediate MoOS2, formed due to sulfur vapor deficiency, can be fully converted to MoS2 with further sulfurization. We show that the local sulfur to molybdenum vapor ratio at the growth substrate critically determines the gro.
IMPACTS OF OUTDOOR NOISE ON TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES

This paper presents a study concerning the noise level in an enclosure, perceived through the envelope of the building, as a result of the activities carried outside the enclosure. The building chosen for measurements was a teaching laboratory designed for applicative activities and equipped with installations and devices used in laboratory work. To establish the sound pressure level transmitted from outside the building to inside, three types of noise sources were established: a diffuser, a group of people who discuss, and the rainfall intensity on the roof of the enclosure. Measurements were performed both inside and outside the building in different points. The impact on indoor activities due to noise from the outside has been evaluated. The results on the sound pressure level perceived inside the enclosure indicate that the sound pressure level varies depending on the intensity of the outdoor activities.
Meta-Analysis of Acute Sarcopenia among Hospitalized Elderly Patients

Objective: To determine the prevalence of acute sarcopenia in elderly hospitalised patients. Search strategy: The electronic bibliographic databases used are MEDLINE via PUBMED and The Cochrane Library (Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Cochrane Methodology Register). The search strategy included a combination of appropriate MeSH and other free-text terms including the following key words: “sarcopenia”, “acute care”, “hospitalisation”, and “elderly”. There was no language restriction for the searches. Abstracts and subsequently selected full studies reporting the prevalence of sarcopenia in elderly adults admitted to inpatient hospitals were reviewed as long as the diagnosis of sarcopenia included at least the assessment of muscle mass. Selection criteria: Observational studies involving elderly Patient > 65 y/o, admitted in an acute care hospital with no sarcopenia. Diagnosis of sarcopenia upon discharged based on EWGSOP or AWGS definition. Data collection and analysis: All published reports of all eligible studies were evaluated by two independent reviewers. Data were extracted data and pooled analysis was done on the different variables collected. Main results: The present study identified six observational studies involving 2106 participants with 418 hospitalized elderly noted to have sarcopenia, showing a prevalence of 19.8%. The age of elderly patients with sarcopenia was significantly higher than those without sarcopenia by 2.91 years (95% CI, 2.18 to 3.65) while the BMI was significantly lower. No significant difference was noted in the proportion of male elderly with or without sarcopenia. A higher proportion of smokers were noted among those with sarcopenia. The risk of smokers for sarcopenia was 1.26x higher than non-smokers (RR = 1.26; 95% CI: 1.07-1.48). No significant difference was observed in the length of stay, but a higher risk for mortality (RR = 2.69; 95% CI: 1.96-3.69) and readmission (RR = 1.48; 95% CI: 1.27-1.72) was noted among hospitalized elderly patients with sarcopenia. Conclusion: The results of this review showed that the prevalence of acute sarcopenia among elderly hospitalized patients was 19.8%. The age of elderly patients with sarcopenia was significantly higher than those without sarcopenia while the BMI was lower. The proportion of smokers was also higher among elderly patients with sarcopenia. Moreover, the results of this meta-analysis showed that the length of stay.was not significantly different between elderly patients with or without sarcopenia. However, mortality and readmission rate were significantly higher among elderly patients with acute sarcopenia.
Trio ABG Model and Competitive Advantages in Growing Creative Industry in East Java

Indonesia Abstract ASEAN Economic Society (MEA) era initiated in 2015 brought opportunity and challenge as well for Indonesian economic. As MEA enacted in the end of 2015, ASEAN member countries experience free flow of goods, services, investment and educated manpower from and to respective countries. From 14 creative economic sectors as listed in Presidential Instruction (Inpres) Number 6 Year 2009 concerning Creative Economic Development, there is one poor creative industry subsector, namely ‘Exhibition Art’, in which such subsector only contribute 0.10% from entire creative industries. TRIO ABG or frequently referred to as Triple Helix, which is synergy between Business Government, is one of concept in increasing creative industry growth. In addition, creative industry establishment also determined from such creative industry competitive advantages. This research aimed to review TRIO ABG contribution and Competitive Advantages against exhibition art creative industry development in East Java. Population in this research were entire creative industry owner/management from 14 creative industry sectors. Sample in this research were 42 owners/management of ‚Exhibition Art‛ creative industry sub-sector. Partial Least Square (PLS) were analysis technique used in this research, which is analysis alternative method with variance-based Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). Research result showed that TRIO ABG still unable to provided contribution for exhibition art creative industry in East Java. Such three helix roles actually exist, but it was highly minimum and not synergized yet. Likewise, competitive advantages on exhibition art creative industry in East Java still unable to become competitive advantage that could compete with other
Modeling and optimization of bioactive compounds from chickpea seeds (Cicer arietinum L)

ABSTRACT The aim of study was to model and optimize the extraction of polyphenols and flavonoids with expressed antioxidant activity from chickpea seeds using a central composite design. The optimal extraction conditions were the extraction time of 145.5 min, ethanol concentration of 83.7% and liquid-to-solid ratio of 24.9 (expressed as cm3 per g). The content of total polyphenol and flavonoid was 2.75 g gallic acid equivalent per kilogram of the dried extract and 0.147 g rutin equivalent per kilogram of the dried extract, respectively. Using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl assay, it was found that the optimal extract had the IC50 of 1.55 mg cm−3.
The value propositions of Smart City Mobility projects

ABSTRACT Public city administrators who have been seeking to reduce traffic congestion and pollution, while improving livability and economic competitiveness, via increased investment in promising Smart City (SC) Mobility solutions. However, despite scholarly interest and booming market of solutions and technologies, there is still the need to unlock the value that SC Mobility projects can bring and to understand how these projects define and deliver value. To this end, this study presents an empirical analysis of 300 mobility projects internationally. Projects are scrutinized according to a business model framework and the variety of project characteristics are analyzed. Classification of business modeling characteristics of SC Mobility projects is given, illustrating the main benefits and objectives of smart mobility projects and how such value is generated and distributed among stakeholders. The resulting implications are two-fold. First, it helps scholars with a common business model reference to evaluate SC Mobility projects. Second, it supports the decision-making processes of both public and private organizations and acts as a best practice guide for design and implementation of innovative SC Mobility projects.