Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) infection is considered one of the most serious disease threats for the endangered Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) Over 14 years (2008-2021), we investigated FeLV infection ...using point-of-care antigen test and quantitative real-time TaqMan qPCR for provirus detection in blood and tissues in lynxes from Andalusia (Southern Spain). A total of 776 samples from 586 individuals were included in this study. The overall prevalence for FeLV antigen in blood/serum samples was 1.4% (5/360) (95% CI: 0.2-2.6), FeLV proviral DNA prevalence in blood samples was 6.2% (31/503) (95% CI: 4.1-8.6), and FeLV proviral DNA in tissues samples was 10.2% (34/333) (95% CI: 7-13.5). From a subset of 129 longitudinally sampled individuals, 9.3% (12/129) PCR-converted during the study period. Our results suggest that FeLV infection in the Andalusian population is enzootic, with circulation of the virus at low levels in almost all the sampling years. Moreover, since only one viremic individual succumbed to the infection, this study suggests that lynxes may therefore control the infection decreasing the possibility of developing a more aggressive outcome. Although our results indicate that the FeLV infection in the Iberian lynx from Andalusia tends to stay within the regressive stage, continuous FeLV surveillance is paramount to predict potential outbreaks and ensure the survival of this population.
Our emotions and sentiments are influenced by naturalistic stimuli such as the movies we watch and the songs we listen to, accompanied by changes in our brain activation. Comprehension of these ...brain-activation dynamics can assist in identification of any associated neurological condition such as stress and depression, leading towards making informed decision about suitable stimuli. A large number of open-access functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) datasets collected under naturalistic conditions can be used for classification/prediction studies. However, these datasets do not provide emotion/sentiment labels, which limits their use in supervised learning studies. Manual labeling by subjects can generate these labels, however, this method is subjective and biased. In this study, we are proposing another approach of generating automatic labels from the naturalistic stimulus itself. We are using sentiment analyzers (VADER, TextBlob, and Flair) from natural language processing to generate labels using movie subtitles. Subtitles generated labels are used as the class labels for positive, negative, and neutral sentiments for classification of brain fMRI images. Support vector machine, random forest, decision tree, and deep neural network classifiers are used. We are getting reasonably good classification accuracy (42-84%) for imbalanced data, which is increased (55-99%) for balanced data.
Commercial liberalism advocates for equitable trade and diplomatic ties, highlighting the interconnectedness of individuals and nations. It emphasizes reducing tariffs and streamlining administrative ...processes to lower trading expenses. With 75% of the world's energy reserves, Eurasia aspires to economic prosperity through integration. In 2000, Russia, Iran, and India initiated the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) to enhance connectivity and reduce transportation costs across Eurasia. This qualitative research, utilizing sources such as books, journals, government reports, and periodicals, delves into the geopolitical, strategic, economic, and infrastructural aspects of the INSTC. The corridor aims to boost regional integration and economic vitality by improving connectivity and cutting transportation expenses. It addresses conflicts, trade restrictions, and infrastructure development, with its expansion contingent on multiple factors. Strategic planning is vital for the corridor's development in tandem with neighboring regions. Future research should focus on infrastructure growth, geopolitical analysis, economic impacts, international collaboration, and environmental and social effects, thereby enhancing the INSTC's efficiency and potential. For Pakistan, the INSTC presents significant economic opportunities. As a key transit country, Pakistan stands to benefit from increased trade flows, reduced transportation costs, and improved regional connectivity. This will spur industrial development, job creation, and economic growth, reinforcing Pakistan's role in the regional economy and fostering stronger ties with neighboring countries.
Commercial liberalism advocates for equitable trade and diplomatic ties, highlighting the interconnectedness of individuals and nations. It emphasizes reducing tariffs and streamlining administrative ...processes to lower trading expenses. With 75% of the world's energy reserves, Eurasia aspires to economic prosperity through integration. In 2000, Russia, Iran, and India initiated the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) to enhance connectivity and reduce transportation costs across Eurasia. This qualitative research, utilizing sources such as books, journals, government reports, and periodicals, delves into the geopolitical, strategic, economic, and infrastructural aspects of the INSTC. The corridor aims to boost regional integration and economic vitality by improving connectivity and cutting transportation expenses. It addresses conflicts, trade restrictions, and infrastructure development, with its expansion contingent on multiple factors. Strategic planning is vital for the corridor's development in tandem with neighboring regions. Future research should focus on infrastructure growth, geopolitical analysis, economic impacts, international collaboration, and environmental and social effects, thereby enhancing the INSTC's efficiency and potential. For Pakistan, the INSTC presents significant economic opportunities. As a key transit country, Pakistan stands to benefit from increased trade flows, reduced transportation costs, and improved regional connectivity. This will spur industrial development, job creation, and economic growth, reinforcing Pakistan's role in the regional economy and fostering stronger ties with neighboring countries.
