Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Hope and Health Related Quality of Life of Older Women Who Have Had Heart Attacks

HOPE AND HEALTH RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE OF OLDER WOMEN WHO HAVE HAD HEART ATTACKS by Alice Mary Kelly-Tobin Advisor: Dr Martha Whetsell Background: Heart disease is the number one cause of death and leading cause of disability in adults in the United States. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common form of heart disease with heart attack as its acute manifestation. Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) is a multidimensional concept of self-perception of physical, emotional health, and overall sense of well-being. Hope, an inner process focusing on maintaining physical and mental well-being, is considered necessary for survival of chronic illnesses, such as CHD. Method: Women age 65 and older who have had heart attacks (N=91) volunteered to participate in this quantitative non-experimental correlational study. They completed a demographic questionnaire, SF12 and HHI. Findings: Marital status was related to HHI scores, t(90) = -2.70, p = . 041, with married participants having greater mean score (40.87) compared to singles (38.39). General Health, r(89) = . 244, p = . 02; Mental Health, r(89) = . 352, p = . 001; Vitality, r(89) = . 221, p = . 035; Social Functioning, r(89) = . 333, p = . 001 and Role Emotion , r(89) = . 223, p = . 034 correlated with HHI. Marital Status , t(89) = 2.07, p = . 041 and Mental Health, t(88) = 3.40, p = . 001, best predicted the HHI and explained an adjusted total of 13.8% of variance in HHI scores, R = . 397, F(1,88) = 8.21, p = . 001. Relationship between HRQoL and HHI revealed significant findings pertaining to age and ethnicity. Cronbach's alpha on HHI (α=.838) and SF 12 (α=.822) revealed HOPE AND HRQoL OF OLDER WOMEN v internal consistency.
The British Industrial Revolution in Global Perspective: The high-wage economy of pre-industrial Britain

The working manufacturing people of England eat the fat, and drink the sweet, live better, and fare better, than the working poor of any other nation in Europe; they make better wages of their work, and spend more of the money upon their backs and bellies, than in any other country. Daniel Defoe, The Complete English Tradesman , 1726, Chapter XXII One of the most distinctive features of the British economy in the eighteenth century was the high level of wages. This finding is unexpected in view of the literature on the standard of living during the Industrial Revolution, much of which emphasizes the poverty of the period. British workers certainly were poor by today's standards; however, the main point of this chapter is that British workers were more prosperous than their counterparts in most of continental Europe and Asia during the eighteenth century. While British workers did not share fully in the economic expansion of the Industrial Revolution, they had already reached a high income position in international terms. The view that British workers were extremely poor during the Industrial Revolution runs back to the fierce nineteenth-century debates about ‘the poor’, and, in particular, to the views of the classical economists. Their language is part of the problem, for they usually spoke of wages being at ‘subsistence’. The term is loose and misleading.
What do we know about advertisement calls of Mexican anurans? A bibliographic review

ABSTRACT In a fast-changing environment, it is important to keep track of biodiversity. In Mexico, new herpetofauna is described every year. Vocalisations can portray ecological and evolutionary characteristics for better understanding of species. Here, we lay out the current state of knowledge on advertisement calls of Mexican anurans, as well as the publication trends and the use of metadata through an exhaustive literature review and bibliometric analysis. We obtained 174 documents with advertisement call descriptions of 58.4% of Mexican anuran species published between 1940–2021. We identified that most of the species with call descriptions are distributed in the Neotropics and belong to endemic and endangered categories. Anuran call descriptions in publications are frequently accompanied by associated data such as relative humidity, call frequency, or recording format. The mean number of recorded characteristics per description was 12.568 (of 38). Although almost half of the Mexican species have associated advertisement call descriptions, we identified several knowledge gaps, particularly in the degree of information that each description contains. Furthermore, most of the identified studies were performed outside of Mexico by foreign researchers, despite the high level of anuran endemism in the country. We highlight the need for more detailed descriptions published by Mexican researchers.
A novel multi-axis pendulum sandwich structure accelerometer

This paper proposes a new scheme of pendulum accelerometer with sandwich structure. In this scheme, the electrical signal on the mass is connected to the wafer surface through glass isolated through-silicon-via (TSV), so that the basic characteristics of the accelerometer can be obtained by wafer-level testing. Compared with the current commercial device process scheme, the packaging and testing cost of the device can be greatly reduced. The glass-in-silicon (GIS) encapsulation caps on both sides of the device are prepared by glass isolated TSV and GIS reflow process. By designing the shape and size of the silicon electrode area and glass area of the GIS caps, the parasitic capacitance between the pendulum structure and the fixed electrode is reduced. Another advantage of using TSV to extract the electrical signal of the mass is that the Z-axis inertial force can be detected when the pendulum structure is placed perpendicular to the direction of gravity acceleration. In addition, electrodes are grown on the side of the split device, and when the pendulum structure is placed parallel to the direction of gravity acceleration, the inertial force of the XY-axis can be detected. The test shows that when the range of the pendulum accelerometer based on this scheme is ±2 g, the noise density of the accelerometer is 42 μg √Hz−1 (X-axis), 40 μg √Hz−1 (Y-axis) and 27 μg √Hz−1 (Z-axis), and the bias instability is 6.6 μg (X-axis), 7.1 μg (Y-axis) and 6.8 μg (Z-axis), reaching the level of commercial devices.
Management of spasticity.

Spasticity is a major challenge to the rehabilitationteam. Spasticity can prevent or hamper function, causepain, disturb sleep, cause unnecessary complicationsand present major difficulties for care workers. Thisarticle reviews the variety of options available for theclinical management of spasticity. The need for cleartreatment goals and robust outcome measures isemphasized. The initial management should focus onthe alleviation of external exacerbating causes beforespecific treatment is considered. Physiotherapy is vitalfor correct positioning, seating, use of orthoses, splintsand casts and for other anti-spastic measures such asuse of heat and cold and electrical stimulation. The useof oral medication is discussed. Peripheral nerve blocksand botulinum toxin are two local treatments whichare proving very useful and are under-used and under-valued. In more severe cases intrathecal medication canbe helpful. Surgical procedures such as rhizotomy andorthopaedic corrections may sometimes be necessary,but usually only for the most severe cases or for thosewho have been poorly managed in the earlier stages.Overall, the clinical management of spasticity oftendepends on a variety of different approaches, necessitat-ing the involvement of a comprehensive rehabilitationteam.
C/EBPβ–TFAM-Mediated NLRP3 Inflammasome Activation Contributes to Arsenic-Induced Rat Kidney Injury

Compelling evidence has demonstrated that arsenic (As) exposure is associated with kidney injuries. Given that inflammatory responses and immune imbalances are the root causes of several kidney diseases, this study investigated the potential mechanisms underlying NLRP3 inflammasome activation in As-induced kidney injury. A rat model of sub-chronic As exposure was established via oral administration of NaAsO2. The results revealed that urinary β-2-microglobulin (β2-MG), N-acetyl-β-D-glucosidase (NAG) and albumin (ALB) were increased in the As-exposed group, reflecting kidney impairment. Moreover, significant glomerular vacuole-like changes, tubular dilatation and inflammatory cell infiltration were observed. Meanwhile, the expression levels of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), IL-1β and IL-18 were enhanced in the kidney tissues of As-treated rats. Further, increased expression of NLRP3, ASC and caspase-1, which are NLRP3 inflammasome-associated proteins, were observed in the kidney tissues of rats in the As-treated groups. The expression levels of the NLRP3 upstream regulators C/EBPβ and TFAM were also elevated. These findings suggest that sub-chronic As exposure triggers inflammatory responses in rat kidney tissue and impairs kidney function. The underlying mechanisms may be related to the C/EBPβ–TFAM pathway and activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome pathway.
Relationship between Dimensionless Leg Stiffness and Kinetic Variables during Gait Performance, and its Modulation with Body Weight

Objective: This purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between dimensionless leg stiffness and kinetic variables during gait performance, and its modulation with body weight. Method: The study sample consisted of 10 young women divided into 2 groups (Control, n=5 and Obese, n=5). Four camcorders (HDR-HC7/HDV 1080i, Sony Corp, Japan) and one force plate (AMTI., USA) were used to analyze the vertical ground reaction force (GRF) variables, center of pressure (COP), low limb joint angle, position of pelvis center and leg lengths during the stance phase of the gait cycle. Results: Our results revealed that the center of mass (COM) displacement velocity along the y axis was significantly higher in the obese group than that in control subjects. Displacement in the position of the center of the pelvis center (Z-axis) was also significantly higher in the obese group than that in control subjects. In addition, the peak vertical force (PVF) and dimensionless leg stiffness were also significantly higher in the obese group. However, when normalized to the body weight, the PVF did not show a significant betweengroup difference. When normalized to the leg length, the PVF and stiffness were both lower in the obese group than in control subjects. Conclusion: In the context of performance, we concluded that increased dimensionless leg stiffness during the gait cycle is associated with increased velocity of COM, PVF, and the change in leg lengths (%).
Major Adverse Cardiac and Cerebrovascular Events in Patients Undergoing Simultaneous Heart Surgery and Carotid Endarterectomy

Background. Patients with simultaneous relevant internal carotid artery stenosis and coronary artery heart or valve disease represent a high-risk collective with respect to cerebral or cardiovascular severe events when undergoing surgery. There exist several concepts regarding the timing and modality of carotid revascularization, which are controversially discussed in patients with heart disease. More data regarding outcome predictors and measures are needed to gain a better understanding of the best treatment option of the discussed patient collective. Methods. This single-center study retrospectively analyzed n = 111 patients undergoing heart surgery with coronary artery bypass grafting or heart-valve surgery and concomitant carotid surgery due to significant internal carotid artery stenosis. In order to do so, patients were divided into two groups with respect to postoperative major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) with thirty-day all-cause mortality, valve related mortality, myocardial infarction, stroke and transitory ischemic attack. Results. Preoperative patient’s characteristic in the no-MACCE and MACCE group were mainly balanced, other than higher rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic kidney disease, instable angina pectoris and prior transitory ischemic attack in the MACCE cohort. The analysis of intraoperative characteristics revealed a higher number of intra-aortic balloon pump implantation, which is in line for a higher number of postoperative supports. Besides MACCE, patients suffered significantly more often from postoperative bleeding events and re-thoracotomy, cardiopulmonary reanimation, new onset postoperative dialysis and prolonged intensive care unit stay related complications. Conclusions. Within the reported patient population suffering from MACCE after a simultaneous carotid endarterectomy and heart surgery, a preoperative history of transitory ischemic attack and kidney disease might account for worse outcomes, as severe events were not only neurologically driven but also associated with postoperative cardiovascular complications following heart surgical procedures.
Vascular Endothelial Cell Growth Factor Attenuates Actions of Transforming Growth Factor-β in Human Endothelial Cells*

Because vascular endothelial cell growth factor (VEGF) and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) are both involved in cellular growth and differentiation, we examined whether VEGF modifies TGF-β signaling cascade in human umbilical cord vein endothelial cells (HUVEC). Production of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1), which is under the specific control of TGF-β, was strongly enhanced (3.5-fold) by TGF-β treatment. Remarkably, physiological concentration of VEGF (30 nm) profoundly (by 60%) attenuated the TGF-β stimulation of PAI-1 production without an effect on the basal PAI-1 production. In HUVECs transiently transfected with an expression construct containing a PAI-1 promoter fused to luciferase reporter gene, TGF-β-stimulation of transcription of PAI-1 was clearly (by 60%) inhibited by VEGF. TGF-β phosphorylation of Smad2/3, an obligatory step of intracellular TGF-β signaling, was also suppressed by VEGF. VEGF attenuation of TGF-β action was also demonstrated in two other endothelial cell lines. In conclusion, VEGF attenuates TGF-β action in the human endothelial cell, specifically at the level of transcription of PAI-1 gene and Smad2/3 phosphorylation.
Remarkable Impacts of Indian Ocean Sea Surface Temperature on Interdecadal Variability of Summer Rainfall in Southwestern China

During the boreal summer from June to August, rainfall in Southwestern China shows substantial interdecadal variabilities on timescales longer than 10 years. Based on observational analyses and numerical modeling, we investigated the characteristics of interdecadal Southwestern China summer rainfall (SWCSR) and its dynamic drivers. We find that the SWCSR is markedly impacted by the interdecadal Indian Ocean basin mode (ID-IOBM) of the sea surface temperature (SST), which may induce anomalous inter-hemispheric vertical circulation. During the cold phase of the ID-IOBM, an enhanced lower-level divergence and upper-level convergence exist over the tropical Indian Ocean. The simultaneous lower-level outflow anomalies further converge over the Indo-China peninsula, resulting in an anomalous ascending motion and a lower-level cyclone that contribute to strengthening the eastward moisture transport from the Bay of Bengal to Southwestern China. The joint effects of the anomalous ascending motion and the above-normal moisture transport play a key role in increasing the SWCSR. In summers during the warm phase of the ID-IOBM, the situation is approximately the same, but with opposite polarity. After the beginning of the 1970s, the impacts of interdecadal Indian Ocean dipole (ID-IOD) on SWCSR is strengthening. The anomalous vertical circulation associated with the positive (negative) phase of ID-IOD is in favor of decreased (increased) rainfall in SWC. However, the impacts of ID-IOD on SWCSR is relatively weak before the 1970s, indicating that the ID-IOD is the secondary driver of the interdecadal variability of SWCSR. Modeling results also indicate that the ID-IOBM of SST anomalies is the main driver of interdecadal variability of SWCSR.
Current-Referencing Electrified Synchronous Machine to Emulate a Synchronous Machine via a Voltage-Source Inverter

The gradual decrease of the grid inertia in contemporary power grids is one of the significant problems caused by the expansion of renewable energy sources. As the inertia provided by the kinetic energy in the rotating mass of conventional fossil fuel-based synchronous generator decreases, the stability of the grid frequency deteriorates. Virtual synchronous machines (VSMs) that emulate the properties of a conventional synchronous machine through voltage-source inverters have gained attention as a solution to support the grid frequency. In this study, a current-referencing electrified synchronous machine (CURESYM) is proposed as a new control method that allows an inverter to have properties of a conventional synchronous machine. The CURESYM supports grid frequency through the inertial and damping responses. In addition, the CURESYM regulates the current in the synchronous reference frame according to the intended transient response, which is separately determined from the inertial and damping responses. A droop control was also implemented via current references independent of the damping response. The performance of the CURESYM is verified through experiments. Furthermore, the advantages of the CURESYM are examined by comparing with existing VSM topologies.
Rituximab-induced Acute Thrombocytopenia in a Patient with Follicular Lymphoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Rituximab is a highly effective agent that is used in the treatment of B-cell lymphoma. Rituximab-induced acute thrombocytopenia is a rare side effect that has previously been reported in a small number of patients with malignant lymphoma; its mechanism is still unknown. We herein report the case of a 74-year old man who was diagnosed with follicular lymphoma and who developed severe acute thrombocytopenia the day after the administration of rituximab. Coagulation abnormality, which mimicked disseminated intravascular coagulation, also appeared. When physicians use rituximab to treat high-risk patients, the platelet count should be closely monitored to avoid possible adverse events.
Collective locomotion of two closely spaced self-propelled flapping plates

Energetic benefit and enhanced performance are considered among the most fascinating achievements of collective behaviours, e.g. fish schools and flying formations. The collective locomotion of two self-propelled flapping plates initially in a side-by-side arrangement is investigated numerically. Both in-phase and antiphase oscillations for the two plates are considered. It is found that the plates will spontaneously form some stable configurations as a result of the flow-mediated interaction, specifically, the staggered-following (SF) mode and the alternate-leading (AL) mode for the in-phase scenario and the moving abreast (MA) mode and the AL mode for the antiphase scenario. In the SF mode, the rear plate follows the front one with a staggered configuration. In the AL mode, the plates chase each other side-by-side alternately. In terms of propulsive speed and efficiency, the performance of the plates in the SF mode with small lateral spacing $H$ is found to be better than those in the tandem following case ( $H=0$ ) and the side-by-side case (i.e. the AL mode). To achieve higher propulsive efficiency, no matter in-phase or antiphase oscillations, the two plates with moderate bending stiffness, e.g. $K\approx O(1)$ , are preferred and they should be close enough in the lateral direction. For the side-by-side configuration, the performance of each plate in the antiphase and in-phase scenarios is enhanced and weakened in comparison with that of the isolated plate, respectively. Besides the pressure and vorticity contours, the normal force and thrust acting on the plates are also analysed. It is revealed that the thrust is mainly contributed by the normal force at moderate bending stiffness. The normal force and thrust are critical to the propulsive speed and efficiency. For two self-propelled plates, in view of hydrodynamics, to achieve higher performance the in-phase SF mode and antiphase flappings in the side-by-side configuration are preferred.
Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Composition Change (NDACC) Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) trace gas measurements at the University of Toronto Atmospheric Observatory from 2002 to 2020

Abstract. Nineteen years of atmospheric composition measurements made at the University of Toronto Atmospheric Observatory (TAO; 43.66∘ N, 79.40∘ W; 174 m a.s.l.) are presented. These are retrieved from Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) solar absorption spectra recorded with an ABB Bomem DA8 spectrometer from May 2002 to December 2020. The retrievals have been performed for 14 species: O3, HCl, HF, HNO3, CH4, C2H6, CO, HCN, N2O, C2H2, H2CO, CH3OH, HCOOH, and NH3 using the SFIT4 algorithm. The measurements have been archived in the Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Composition Change (NDACC) data repository in Hierarchical Data Format version 4 (HDF4) files following the Generic Earth Observation Metadata Standard (GEOMS) and are also publicly available on Borealis, the Canadian Dataverse Repository (https://doi.org/10.5683/SP2/VC8JMC, Yamanouchi et al., 2022). In this paper, we describe the instrumentation, the retrieval strategy, the vertical sensitivity of the retrievals, the quality assurance process, and the error analysis of the TAO FTIR measurements and present the current version of the time series.
Psycological Factors Influencing Pro-Environmental Behavior in Urban Areas

This research investigates the psychological factors influencing pro-environmental behavior among adolescents in Bandung City, Indonesia. Adopting a quantitative approach, a cross-sectional survey was conducted to collect data from a representative sample of 500 adolescents aged 14 to 18. The study focused on assessing environmental attitudes, environmental knowledge, environmental consciousness, and environmental self-efficacy about pro-environmental behavior. Additionally, the potential moderating effects of socio-demographic factors on the relationship between psychological factors and pro-environmental behavior were explored. The findings reveal that environmental attitudes and self-efficacy are the strongest predictors of pro-environmental behavior. Ecological consciousness and environmental knowledge also play significant roles in influencing sustainable actions. Furthermore, education level was found to moderate the relationship between environmental learning and pro-environmental behavior. The implications of these findings are discussed, providing recommendations for targeted interventions to promote sustainable behavior among adolescents in urban areas.