SmokerViT: A Transformer-Based Method for Smoker Recognition

Smoking has an economic and environmental impact on society due to the toxic substances it emits.Convolutional Neural Networks(CNNs)need help describing low-level features and can miss important information.Moreover,accurate smoker detection is vital with minimum false alarms.To answer the issue,the researchers of this paper have turned to a self-attention mechanism inspired by the ViT,which has displayed state-of-the-art performance in the classification task.To effectively enforce the smoking prohibition in non-smoking locations,this work presents a Vision Transformer-inspired model called SmokerViT for detecting smokers.Moreover,this research utilizes a locally curated dataset of 1120 images evenly distributed among the two classes(Smoking and NotSmoking).Further,this research performs augmentations on the smoker detection dataset to have many images with various representations to overcome the dataset size limitation.Unlike convolutional operations used in most existing works,the proposed SmokerViT model employs a self-attention mechanism in the Transformer block,making it suitable for the smoker classification problem.Besides,this work integrates the multi-layer perceptron head block in the SmokerViT model,which contains dense layers with rectified linear activation and linear kernel regularizer with L2 for the recognition task.This work presents an exhaustive analysis to prove the efficiency of the proposed SmokerViT model.The performance of the proposed SmokerViT performance is evaluated and compared with the existing methods,where it achieves an overall classification accuracy of 97.77%,with 98.21%recall and 97.35%precision,outperforming the state-of-the-art deep learning models,including convolutional neural networks(CNNs)and other vision transformer-based models.

Study the Relationship between the Nicotine and Lipid Profile with Some Hematology Parameters in Serum of Smoker and Non-Smoker Blood Samples

The effect of cigarette smoking on lipid profile and CBC (Complete Blood Count) of blood was investigated in this study. Spectrophotometric methods were used to estimate the amounts of nicotine, cholesterol, triglycerides, and HDL-cholesterol. The findings revealed that cigarette smokers and the duration of smoking had significantly higher levels of nicotine and cholesterol when compared to non-smokers. The data also revealed differences in the contents of hematological parameters between smokers’ and non-smokers’ blood samples, with high counts of WBC, MCHC, HGB, and PLT clearly visible in the smokers’ samples. However, there was no discernible effect on RBC, MCV, or MCH counts in the trial. Smoker samples had high PLT values (243.8 ± 84.26), while non-smoker samples had lower PLT values (229.3 ± 30.07 on average).

The Effects of Cigarette Smoking on Serum Carboxyhemoglobin and Calcium Levels in Apparently Healthy Male Smokers in Benin City, Nigeria

The aim of this study is to determine the effects of cigarette smoking on carboxylhaemoglobin (COHb) and calcium levels in apparently healthy male cigarette smokers in Benin City, Nigeria. Thirty active cigarette smokers and thirty healthy, non-smokers within the same age range participated in this study. Serum COHb level was estimated using ELISA reagent from Calbiotech, USA, while calcium concentration was estimated spectrophotometrically with commercially purchased kit from Randox, UK. Results showed higher concentration of COHb but lower concentration of calcium level among the cigarette smokers when compared with the non-smokers. There were no statistically significant differences observed in COHb levels between smokers with regard to smoking duration (<5 yrs vs. ≥5 yrs;p = 0.893) and number of sticks of cigarette per day (<5 sticks/day vs. ≥5 sticks/day;p = 0.256). In contrast, significantly higher mean COHb level was found in subjects who smoked “always” compared with those who smoked “occasionally” (p = 0.04) and those who smoked “rarely” (p = 0.006). On the other hand, the smokers’ serum calcium level was not affected by smoking duration, frequency and number of sticks consumed. In conclusion, the present study confirms that cigarette smoking contributes to abnormally high COHb levels, which is associated with adverse health consequences from carbon-monoxide poisoning in the body. In addition, cigarette smoking may interfere with the mechanisms responsible for the absorption of calcium in the gastro-intestinal tract, thus leading to poor absorption as well as low levels of calcium in the body.

Mineralization of a Proterozoic Sulfide Black Smoker Chimney and Thermophilous Microorganisms in Eastern Hebei,China

A sulfide black smoker chimney exists in the Gaobanhe seabed exhalation massive sulfide deposit in the Xingiong-Kuancheng secondary fault basin of the Proterozoic Yaniiao rift trough in Hebei Province, taking the shape of mounds, individually about 2-3 cm high. Abundant fossils of thermophilous bacteria and algae in perfect preservation are found in the ore surrounding the black smoker chimney. Scanning electron microscopy （SEM） and molecular biomarker studies on the microorganismai ore fabric show that the microorganism in the sulfide ore is in fact a sedimentary product of probiotic bacteria and algae. In the special food chain based on black smoker chimney at ancient seabed- thermophilous bacteria, the thermophilous bacteria and algae reproduce in large quantity. Intermittently erupting of fluid from the chimney creats conditions for formation of sulfide deposit. In the process of exhalation action of hot fluid, thermophilous bacteria and algae grow and reproduce around the sulfide black smoker chimney, absorbing mineralizing substances brought by the fluid. Massive sulfide deposits are formed in this process of absorption of seabed black smoker chimney exhalation-mineralizing fluid pulsation-thermophilous microorganism.

A study of the microbial mineralization in submarine black smoker chimneys from the Okinawa Trough

Large amounts of microfossil records discovered in the seafloor black smoker chimney are reported from the Okinawa Trough. They are well preserved and can be divided into four types of filamentous microfossils. It suggests that the fossils may be derived from sulfur or iron oxidation chemolithotrophic prokaryotes and fungi. Based on the comparison studies of the microbial mineralization processes, two steps of biomineralization were hypothesized： （1） biology controlled mineralization; and （2） biology induced mineralization. At the early stage of the mineralization, the biology controlling mineralization is dominating; at the later stage, the biology inducing mineralization is the main mechanism. The composition of the fluids and the species of the microbes will determine the types of the minerals formed.

Basic mathematical model for the normal black smoker system and the hydrothermal megaplume formation

A tube model to simulate the normal black smoker system has been built, where the Darcy flow equation, the Ergun equation and the turbulent pipe flow equation are used respectively to describe the dynamic process of different key areas in the hydrothermal circulation system. At the same time, a convection - diffuse Equation for the temperature field is used for describe the exchange of thermal energy and the law of temperature variation. Combining the above facts and using efficient mathematical algorithms and programming with the MatLab programming language, the variation curves of temperature, pressure and mass flow rate are determined, while also the dynamic heat equilibrium and pressure equilibrium within the black smoker system are analyzed. On the basis of the model of the normal black smoker system, a megaplume formation model is further built. For instance, the hydrothermal venting plume on the Juan de Fuca Ridge has been simulated and the simulation results are fairly consistent with Baker＇ s imputed data in 1986. On the basis of the above productive simulation, a series of factors for megaplume formation and the effectiveness of the main parameters of the periodicity of the megaplume formation, temperature and the maximum mass flow rate are systematically discussed. Main conclusions are as follows： The normal black smoker system can evolve into a megaplum eruption. In fact, the passageway of the hydrothermal discharge is blocked by the hydrothermal sediments during the black smoker period, which leads to a hydrothermal fluid accumulation, rise of temperature and increase of buoyancy pressure under the seabed. After a period of 2 - 3 a, the megaplume hydrothermal eruption will occur when the increasing buoyancy pressure is high enough to crack the blockage （cap）. Meanwhile, the temperature of the heat source must exceed 500 ℃, while the highest temperature of the eruption fluid may be high up to 413 ℃, which is fairly consistent with the surveying data. If the temperature of the heat source were to be higher than 500 ℃, then the critical period for the megaplume formation could be obviously curtailed to be less than 1 a, while the critical temperature and the maximum mass flow rate are nearly invariable. As the permeability increases, the maximum mass flow rate increases gradually close to a steady value.

Microelements Distribution in Sulfides from Black Smokers of Hydrothermal Vent Field Broken Spur(MAR)

Numerous investigations on submarine hydrothermal ore-forming occurrence have been actively carried out in the last two decades with significant results.The Ag and Au enrichments in the sulfides from black smokers ofhydrothermal vent field Broken Spur(MAR) aroused our interest to study their mineral hosting forms.Samples were collected from seven hydrothermal chimneys within Broken Spur in the British-Russian BRAVEX(1994) and

Salivary immunoglobulin classes in Nigerian smokers with periodontitis

AIM:To determine the levels of salivary immunoglobulin classes in Nigerian smokers and non-smokers with periodontitis.METHODS:Sixty-nine individuals were recruited into this study after obtaining informed consent.They were subdivided into three groups that consisted of 20(aged 46 ± 11 years) cigarette smokers with periodontitis(S+P);24(40 ± 12 years) smokers without periodontitis(S-P);and 25(53 ± 11 years) non-smokers with periodontitis(NS+P).An oral and maxillofacial surgeon used radiographs for periodontal probing for the diagnosis of periodontitis.The smokers included subjects who smoked at least six cigarettes per day and all the periodontitis patients were newly diagnosed.About 5 mL of unstimulated saliva was expectorated by each subject into plain sample bottles.Salivary immunoglobulin levels were estimated using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay.Student's t test was used to deter-mine significant differences between the means.Values of P < 0.05 were regarded as significant.RESULTS:No significant differences were observed in the mean salivary levels of the immunoglobulin classes(IgG,IgA,IgM and IgE) when S+P was compared with S-P.Mean salivary levels of IgA(520.0 ± 155.1 ng/mL vs 670.0 ± 110 ng/mL,P = 0.000) and IgM(644.5 ± 160.0 ng/mL vs 791.4 ± 43.7 ng/mL,P = 0.000) were significantly lower in the S+P compared with NS+P group.Salivary IgA(570.4 ± 145.6 ng/mL vs 670.0 ± 110 ng/mL,P = 0.008) and IgM(703.1 ± 169.3 ng/mL vs 791.4 ± 43.7 ng/mL,P = 0.012) levels were significantly lower in the S-P compared with NS+P group.Only one(5%) periodontal patient had detectable levels of salivary IgE(0.20 IU/mL).Similarly,only one smoker(4.17%) had detectable levels of salivary IgE(0.04 IU/mL) and two non-smokers(9.52%) had detectable levels of IgE(0.24 IU/mL).CONCLUSION:Our study suggests that reduced salivary IgA and IgM levels in smokers with periodontitis could enhance increased susceptibility to periodontitis.

Single Oral Administration of Anthocyanin Rescues Smoking-Induced Endothelial Dysfunction in Young Smokers but Facilitates Oxidative Stress in Non-Smokers

Objectives: Smoking causes endothelial dysfunction, but it still remains unclear whether oral administration of anthocyanin brings benefits to endothelial function and redox states in young healthy smokers. We tested the hypothesis that supplement anthocyanin may rescue endothelial dysfunction and redox states in young healthy smokers. Methods: Young healthy male non-smoker (n = 8) and smokers (n = 14) were enrolled to measure the derivatives of reactive oxygen metabolites (d-ROMs) and biological antioxidant potential (BAP) levels and brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD) before and 2 hours after one cigarette smoking or resting under administration of blackcurrant supplements (anthocyanins 210 mg) or not. Results: FMD, d-ROMs, and BAP at baseline were similar between non-smokers and smokers. One cigarette smoking induced a decrease in FMD at 2 hours (9.0% ± 2.6% vs 7.5% ± 2.3%, p Conclusions: Single oral administration of anthocyanin rescued smoking-induced endothelial dysfunction in young healthy smokers, but facilitated oxidative stress in non-smokers. When anthocyanin is taken as supplements, it seems important to pay attention to the dose and timing of administration.

Serum myeloperoxidase level is increased in heavy smokers

Raised myeloperoxidase (MPO) serum levels are associated with endothelial dysfunction and cigarette smoking is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Since myocardial infarction is associated with leukocytosis and smokers present increased levels of neutrophils, here we hypothesized that the levels of serum MPO in smokers could be also raised. We carried out a study on sixty eight adult healthy volunteers. The control group consisted of thirty four non-smokers and the test group was thirty four heavy smokers. The hemogram, interleukin-8 (IL-8) and MPO serum levels were measured. Neutrophil, monocyte and lymphocyte counts were higher

The association between critical life events, sociodemographic data and physical activity in the development of myocardial infarction in smokers and ex-smokers

Background: Psychosocial factors attract interest in investigating the occurrence of cardiovascular disease. Design This study aimed to examine the impact of critical life events on the development of myocardial infarction in smokers and ex-smokers. We hypothesized that critical life events increase the risk of the disease. Methods: Data were taken from the Cologne Smoking Study (CoSmoS), a retrospective multicentre case-control study that examines which psychosocial factors may lead to a higher risk for smokers and ex-smokers of suffering from a myocardial infarction. Our sample consisted of n = 278 myocardial infarction participants and control participants. Both groups had a history of smoking. Logistic regression was used in the analysis. Results: The study results of the smoking and ex-smoking participants showed that sociodemographic data like gender and age have an effect on the development of myocardial infarction. Physical activity seems to offer protection aganist myocardial infarction. Final, the unexpected result that the experience of at least one critical life event seems to have a positive effect on health and so lowers the risk of myocardial infarction. Conclusions: Socio-demographic data and physical activity have an effect on the development of myocardial infarction. Participants with experience of critical life events appear to be strengthened after the events and possess adequate resources to protect their health.

The Impact of Electronic Cigarettes (e-Cigs) Smoking Habit on Periodontal Status and Salivary pH among Some Passive e-Cigs Smokers Referred to the College of Dentistry Clinics, King Khalid University

Background: Electronic cigarette (e-cigs) smoking is substitutional to traditional cigarette smoking to reduce the dangerous combustion of products. Moreover, passive smoking is involuntarily tobacco smoking due to the exposure to cigarette or tobacco smoke among non-smokers and due to there being little knowledge about the impact of passive e-cigs smoking on periodontal status and salivary pH. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the effect of e-cigs smoking habit on periodontal tissue and salivary pH among some passive e-cigs smokers referred to the college of dentistry clinics, King Khalid University. Material and Methods: Ninety male participants who were referred to the college of dentistry clinics at King Khalid University were included in the study. Age, gender, e-cigs smoking, and general health were recorded. The participants were divided into three equal groups (n = 30) as follows: Group I (Non-passive e-cigs smokers and non-smokers) as the control group, Group II (e-cigs users), and Group III (Passive e-cigs smokers). Salivary pH, plaque control record (PCR), gingival bleeding index (GBI), clinical attachment loss (CAL), percentage of radiographic bone loss (% RBL), periodontal pocket depth (PPD), more than 5 missing teeth due to periodontal diseases (>5 MTDP), tooth mobility (TM), furcation involvement (FI), Bite collapse (BC), and less than 20 remaining teeth (10 Opposing pairs) (L20RT) as well as HbA1c were recorded. ANOVA test was used to the comparison between Groups I, II, and III in the participants’ ages and periodontitis staging clinical findings. The mean of participants’ age groups, the mean of salivary pH values of study groups, and the periodontitis staging complexity and HbA1c were compared between groups with the ANOVA test, Tukey’s test, and the chi-square test. P-value was recorded, and less than 0.5 was considered a statistically significant difference (p Results: The e-cigs users group revealed higher means of PCR, GBI %RBL values, and the participants percentages of >5 MTDP, TM, FI, L20RT, and diabetes mellitus (DM) among participants compared to the passive e-cigs smokers group and control group except for the participants percentage of BC among the participants, which was higher among the control group participants. The differences were not significant in PCR, GBI, %RBL and DM (p > 0.5) and significant in >5 MTDP, TM, FI, L20RT and smoking (p 7% values compared to the e-cigs users group and control group participants. The differences were not significant in CAL and PPD (p > 0.5) and significant in the participants percentages of salivary pH values (p Conclusion: The e-cigs smoking habit was the cause of an increase in periodontal disease severity among the electronic smokers rather than passive e-cigs smokers, although the salivary pH was higher in the latter.

Nasal Irrigation Effects towards Nasal Mucociliary Transport Time in Active Smokers

Nasal irrigation is often recommended as an adjuctive therapy for treating many sinonasal conditions.It provides mechanical cleansing of mucus,crust,cell debris and various air contaminants.The study was done to analyze the effect of nasal irrigation on change of nasal mucociliary transport time,in active smokers.This study was experimental using pre and post test controlled group design.Samples were divided into two groups;treatment and control group.The mucociliary transport time were tested with saccharin method for two times;before and fourteen days after treatment.On the day fourteen after nasal irrigation there was a significant decreased of the mucociliary transport time than before(p=0,000).In the control group on second measurement was significantly longer compared to the first measurement(p=0,003).In the comparison of mucociliary transport time change between treatment group and control group was found significant differences(p=0,000).

Lung cancer risk score for ever and never smokers in China

Background:Most lung cancer risk prediction models were developed in European and North-American cohorts of smokers aged≥55 years,while less is known about risk profiles in Asia,especially for never smokers or individuals aged<50 years.Hence,we aimed to develop and validate a lung cancer risk estimate tool for ever and never smokers across a wide age range.Methods:Based on the China Kadoorie Biobank cohort,we first systematically selected the predictors and explored the nonlinear association of predictors with lung cancer risk using restricted cubic splines.Then,we separately developed risk prediction models to construct a lung cancer risk score(LCRS)in 159,715 ever smokers and 336,526 never smokers.The LCRS was further validated in an independent cohort over a median follow-up of 13.6 years,consisting of 14,153 never smokers and 5,890 ever smokers.Results:A total of 13 and 9 routinely available predictors were identified for ever and never smokers,respectively.Of these predictors,cigarettes per day and quit years showed nonlinear associations with lung cancer risk(Pnon-linear<0.001).The curve of lung cancer incidence increased rapidly above 20 cigarettes per day and then was relatively flat until approximately 30 cigarettes per day.We also observed that lung cancer risk declined sharplywithin the first 5 years of quitting,and then continued to decrease but at a slower rate in the subsequent years.The 6-year area under the receiver operating curve for the ever and never smokers’models were respectively 0.778 and 0.733 in the derivation cohort,and 0.774 and 0.759 in the validation cohort.In the validation cohort,the 10-year cumulative incidence of lung cancerwas 0.39%and 2.57%for ever smokers with low(<166.2)and intermediate-high LCRS(≥166.2),respectively.Never smokers with a high LCRS(≥21.2)had a higher 10-year cumulative incidence rate than those with a low LCRS(<21.2;1.05%vs.0.22%).An online risk evaluation tool(LCKEY;http://ccra.njmu.edu.cn/lckey/web)was developed to facilitate the use of LCRS.Conclusions:The LCRS can be an effective risk assessment tool designed for ever and never smokers aged 30 to 80 years.

吸烟者的“防弹衣”:自我豁免信念的形成机制及干预

吸烟者自我豁免信念对戒烟和吸烟行为有显著影响。以往研究使用认知失调理论解释吸烟者自我豁免信念的产生过程,这忽略了自我豁免信念的特殊性。吸烟者自我豁免信念的形成经过了认知失调和合理化、自我特殊性凸显以及信念竞争与稳固等三个过程。基于此,对吸烟者自我豁免信念的干预可采取伪善诱导干预、动机性访谈、问题式吸烟警示信息等措施。未来研究需结合我国吸烟者特点探究吸烟者自我豁免信念影响戒烟意愿的作用机制、形成过程的影响因素及有效干预措施。

Epidermal growth factor receptor mutations detected in tumors from Chinese “never smokers” with lung adenocarcinoma

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the world as well as in China. It is estimated that approximately 429 000 Chinese individuals may die from lung cancer in 2005, and the mortality rate for lung cancer will double in the next century. 1 Currently, chemotherapy is the a main treatment of advanced and recurrent lung cancer. However, the recent development of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) such as gefitinib and erlotinib may change the therapeutic approaches for this disease. Gefitinib, for example, induces clinical responses in approximately 10% of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in the USA and Europe, and 26% in Japan. 2,3 A study of gefitinib in 31 patients from Beijing showed an objective tumor response rate of 36%. 4

Sr Isotopes and REEs Geochemistry of Anhydrites from L Vent Black Smoker Chimney, East Pacific Rise 9oN–10oN

High resolution sampling, for Sr isotope and REE analyses, was carried out along a transaction of L vent chimney collected from East Pacific Rise 9oN–10oN. Sr isotopes show these anhydrites are precipitated from a mixture between hydrothermal fluid and seawater. The calculated relative proportion of seawater and hydrothermal fluid shows that the mixing is heterogeneous on the transection of the L vent chimney. Anhydrites from the chimney show uniform chondrite-normalized REE pattern with enrichment of LREE and positive Eu anomaly. While normalized to the REE of end-member hydrothermal fluid, anhydrites also show uniform REE pattern but with negative Eu anomaly and enrichment of HREE. Combining previous studies on REEs of hydrothermal fluids from different hydrothermal systems and the hydrothermal fluid data from this region, we suggested that REE-anion complexing, rather than crystallography controlling, is the main factor that controls the REE partition behavior in the anhydrite during its precipitation from the mixture of hydrothermal fluid and seawater.

Can Raising the Tobacco Tax Reduce the Number of Smokers?

Experts from China’s State Administration of Taxation and the University of California,Berkeley unveiled a report,"Tobacco Tax and Its Potential Impact on China,"

Even "Healthy" Smokers Have Heart Disease

本文自称是“网虫”的史梦小姐在Monday July 13从网上拷下后通过email发给我们的。吸烟有害健康,这已是一个老话题。我们仍愿将此文在本专栏推出。美国人还在对这个“老话题”做认真的不懈的研究,并不断有所发现。 有些吸烟者被认为,或自认为是"Healthy"Smokers,其实,这是一个错误的感觉而已。本文集中研究了吸烟者的血管内壁的变化,并指出:… the arteries of smokers don’t dilate properly, which can raise their blood pressure and increase the riskof a heart attack or stroke. 文章的另一个可贵之处在于, 虽然加州大学的博士作了潜心研究, 并有所发现, 但是他们仍然谦虚地认为: they did not yet understand how smoking interfereswith the arteries.

Heavy Smokers Who Cut Back Still Take in More Toxins than Light Smokers

对于老烟枪们来说,只要减少所吸香烟的数量是否就能相应减少有毒物质的摄入,从而减轻对人体的危害呢?研究人员的最新成果发现,并非如此。烟瘾很大的人,即使减少了吸烟数量,他们的身体仍会通过增加抽吸香烟(或其烟雾)的频率等方式尽量摄入能够满足他们身体曾经需要的量。看来戒烟必须彻底。