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Pharmacist interventions in high-risk obstetric inpatient unit: a medication safety issue

Objectives The aim of this study was to report number, type and severity of prescribing errors and pharmacist interventions in high-risk pregnant and postpartum women. Design A prospective cross-sectional, observational study. Setting A high-risk obstetric inpatient unit of a Women's Hospital in Brazil. Participants About 1826 electronic prescriptions for 549 women in the high-risk obstetrics inpatient unit were included. Interventions When the pharmacist detected potential prescribing errors, interventions were suggested. Main Outcome Measures Prescriptions were evaluated by clinical pharmacist to identify the type, frequency and severity of prescribing errors and rate of clinical pharmacist intervention acceptance in a high-risk obstetric inpatient. Results A total of 1826 prescriptions were reviewed with 128 errors (7.0%). The most frequent errors were drug interaction (43.8%), incorrect frequency (21.5%) and improper dose (13.1%). One-hundred and sixty-eight interventions were made by pharmacists, 98.8% of which were accepted by prescribers. Higher maternal age (OR 1.0 (95%CI 1.0-1.1)), higher number of prescribed medications (OR 1.2 (95%CI 1.1-1.3)), obstetric conditions (OR 2.2 (95%CI 1.4-3.3)) and non-breastfeeding postpartum women (OR 3.9 (95% CI 2.5-6.1)) were the independent factors associated with prescribing errors identified through multivariate analysis. Conclusions The most common prescription errors related to drug interactions, incorrect frequency and higher number of prescribed medications. The rate of pharmacist acceptance intervention was high.
Anion Stabilization in Electrostatic Environments

Excess charge stabilization of molecules in metallic environments is of particular importance for fields such as molecular electronics and surface chemistry. We study the energetics of benzene and its anion between two metallic plates. We observe that orientational effects are important at small interplate separation. This leads to benzene oriented perpendicular to the gates being more stable than the parallel case due to induced dipole effects. We find that the benzene anion, known for being unstable in the gas phase, is stabilized by the plates at zero bias and an interplate distance of 21 A. We also observe the effect of benzene under a voltage bias generated by the plates; under a negative bias, the anion becomes destabilized. We use the electron localization function to analyze the changes in electron density due to the bias. These findings suggest that image effects such as those present in nanoscale devices are able to stabilize excess charge and should be important to consider when modeling molecu.
Modern Trends in Hyperspectral Image Analysis: A Review

Over the past three decades, significant developments have been made in hyperspectral imaging due to which it has emerged as an effective tool in numerous civil, environmental, and military applications. Modern sensor technologies are capable of covering large surfaces of earth with exceptional spatial, spectral, and temporal resolutions. Due to these features, hyperspectral imaging has been effectively used in numerous remote sensing applications requiring estimation of physical parameters of many complex surfaces and identification of visually similar materials having fine spectral signatures. In the recent years, ground based hyperspectral imaging has gained immense interest in the research on electronic imaging for food inspection, forensic science, medical surgery and diagnosis, and military applications. This review focuses on the fundamentals of hyperspectral image analysis and its modern applications such as food quality and safety assessment, medical diagnosis and image guided surgery, forensic document examination, defense and homeland security, remote sensing applications such as precision agriculture and water resource management and material identification and mapping of artworks. Moreover, recent research on the use of hyperspectral imaging for examination of forgery detection in questioned documents, aided by deep learning, is also presented. This review can be a useful baseline for future research in hyperspectral image analysis.
Recent Development in Vertical Electropolishing

Horizontal electropolishing (HEP) is being used for final surface treatment of niobium SRF cavities. However a HEP system is equipped with complicated mechanism that makes it expensive and enhances cost of surface treatment of cavities especially when mass production is considered. Vertical electropolishing (VEP) has been introduced by other labs and the research is being carried out to establish the VEP technique. The VEP system requires simple mechanism and has advantages over HEP setup. Positive results have been obtained from the VEPed cavities also as shown by other labs. However further improvement in a VEP setup, cathode and VEP parameters is required. Marui Galvanizing Co., Ltd in collaboration with KEK has been working for development of VEP system, optimization of cathode and VEP parameters to obtain uniform Nb removal with a smooth surface of a cavity. Here we report our recent development of VEP system, unique Ninja cathode and parameter optimization with a 1-cell coupon cavity containing 6 Nb disk coupons at the beam pipes, irises and equator. The coupon surfaces were analyzed to obtain detail of the cavity surface.
Knowledge-centered culture and knowledge sharing: the moderator role of trust propensity

Purpose – This research aims to evaluate if knowledge-centered culture (KCC) fosters knowledge sharing equally across employees with different levels of trust propensity, an enduring individual characteristic. Design/methodology/approach – A cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted with 128 US-based employees. Findings – The authors found that KCC only promoted knowledge sharing in individuals with high levels of trust propensity. For individuals with low levels of trust propensity, KCC had no effect on knowledge sharing. Research limitations/implications – The authors focused exclusively on trust propensity as a moderator. Future research could analyze the role of other enduring individual differences in the relationship between KCC and knowledge sharing. Practical implications – A KCC may be inefficient in promoting knowledge sharing in employees with low propensity to trust. Recruitment and selection of individuals with a high propensity to trust is a possible solution to enhance the associati.
No News is Good News: Moral Hazard in Oligopolistic Insurance Markets

I conduct inference on moral hazard in the Italian automobile in-surance market. I disentangle moral hazard from adverse selection and state dependence by exploiting the non-linearities in the penalties across driving records and companies, and a discontinuity in the cost of accidents in the last 60 days of the contractual year. I employ a unique matched insurer-insuree panel dataset, containing rich information on 4,316,647 auto insurance con-tracts underwritten by all Italian insurers. The results demonstrate that moral hazard is a pervasive feature of the market, although its magnitude varies across companies.
Optical Cavity-Enhanced Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance for High-Quality Sensing

We report an effective strategy to enhance the localized surface plasmon resonances (LSPRs) of metallic nanoparticles by introducing a Fabry–Pérot (FP) cavity for high-quality sensing. The concept is based on the combined excitation of LSPRs in metallic nanoparticles and optical cavity modes supported by the FP cavities, whose strong interactions result in two ultra-narrowband hybridized plasmon modes with a huge electric field enhancement. A high-quality double-band plasmonic nanosensor, with the refractive index sensitivity approaching 600 nm/RIU and a figure of merit exceeding 28 is achieved here, which suggests that the cavity-coupling strategy could offer new perspectives for achieving ultra-compact efficient biosensors.
Blended Learning Experience in a Programming Language Course and the Effect of the Thinking Styles of the Students on Success and Motivation.

High-level thinking and problem solving skill is one requirement of computer programming that most of the students experience problems with. Individual differences such as motivation, attitude towards programming, thinking style of the student, and complexity of the programming language have influence on students’ success on programming. Thus, curriculums and learning environments should be designed in order to support students’ learning attempts and willingness to achieve the goals of the course. Blended learning is one of the educational approaches that used in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) courses in order to ease the learning process. In this manner, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of blended learning approach, consisted be blending face-to-face and e-learning approaches, on academic success and motivations of students with different learning styles in a programing language course. Results of the study showed that courses supported with online learning tools has a positive effect on students’ motivation, and correspondingly has a positive effect on academic success. In addition, the results revealed that introvert students need online learning tools more than others. Furthermore, it was found that thinking styles have an effect on motivation and academic success. Eventually, using blended learning approach in a programming language course has a positive effect of students’ motivation, academic success and satisfaction.
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Personality Traits and Performance: The Mediating Role of Adaptive Behavior in Call Centers

Personality traits and adaptive behavior are central issues in research on call center performance. However, the current literature offers little guidance on the relationship between personality traits and adaptive behavior and how they work together to enhance employee performance. This study investigates the mediating role of adaptive behavior between Five-Factor traits and employee performance with customers. Empirical evidence from a Canadian call center supports this proposition for three Five-Factor traits. Managerial implications are discussed.
Age category estimation using matching convolutional neural network

This paper proposes an age category estimation method using matching convolutional neural network (CNN). The proposed method compares an input facial image with target facial images using matching CNN and classifies the input facial image into one of three cases: younger than, similar to, or older than target images. Using a pair of the input facial image and the facial image in each age category, the proposed method dramatically improves the accuracy of the age category estimation. Experimental results show that the proposed method archives 94.5% accuracy of the age category estimation on Adience benchmark with 16 target images per age category whereas most existing methods achieve about 60% accuracy.
Extraction and Characterization of Nanocellulose from Xanthoceras Sorbifolia Husks

Nanocellulse as a kind of biomaterial with nanoscale, performs considerable potential applications in a many fields. Extracting nanocellulose might create a novel path to use of Xanthoceras sorbifolia husks. In this work, nanocellulose was extracted from Xanthoceras sorbifolia husks through a series of chemical treatments. The morphology, chemical structure, thermal behaviors and crystallinity of untreated husks, cellulose fibers and nanocellulose were compared. The mechanical properties of nanocellulose film were investigated. The nanocellulose of Xanthoceras sorbifolia husks had a rod-like aspect, the diameter was about 38nm. The essential chemical structure of cellulose was not broken during the treatments. The chemical treatments for Xanthoceras sorbifolia husks caused the changes of the thermal properties and crystallinity. The transparent nanocellulose film made by Xanthoceras sorbifolia husks nanocellulose showed high storage modulus at low temperature. The tensile strength and Young’s modulus of nanocellulose film were 75.9MPa and 15.9GPa, respectively.
Progesterone for Acute Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of progesterone administrated in patients with acute traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Clinicaltrials.gov, ISRCTN registry and WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP) were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing progesterone and placebo administrated in acute TBI patients. The primary outcome was mortality and the secondary outcomes were unfavorable outcomes and adverse events. A meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of progesterone administrated in patients with acute TBI. Results A total of 6 studies met inclusion criteria, involving 2,476 patients. The risk of bias was considered to be low in 4 studies but high in the other 2 studies. The results of meta-analysis indicated progesterone did not reduce the mortality (RR = 0.83, 95% CI = 0.57–1.20) or unfavorable outcomes (RR = 0.89, 95% CI = 0.78–1.02) of acute TBI patients in comparison with placebo. Sensitivity analysis yielded consistent results. Progesterone was basically safe and well tolerated in TBI patients with the exception of increased risk of phlebitis or thrombophlebitis (RR = 3.03, 95% CI = 1.96–4.66). Conclusions Despite some modest bias, present evidence demonstrated that progesterone was well tolerated but did not reduce the mortality or unfavorable outcomes of adult patients with acute TBI.
Thermal degradation and flammability of nanocomposites composed of silica cross-linked to poly(methyl methacrylate)

The effect of polymer cross-linkages on thermal degradation of silica/poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) nanocomposites is investigated using a single novel nanoparticle. Nanosilica surface treated with KH570, an organic surface treatment capable of free-radical polymerisation, was used to cross-link PMMA via an in situ method. Scanning electron microscopy was used to characterise nanosilica before use, while X-ray diffraction confirmed silica was well dispersed in PMMA. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) results showed that thermal degradation of silica cross-linked nanocomposites was significantly stabilised compared to PMMA, with a 30% reduction in the peak mass loss rate. Kinetic studies revealed the degradation of nanocomposites in this work abide by first-order kinetics, with an increase in the degradation activation energy of approximately 100 kJ mol−1. This is nearly double the improvement compared to conventional PMMA-silica nanocomposites in literature, showing dramatic enhancements to thermal stability. Analysis of high-temperature residuals from TGA tests suggest that cross-linked silica have increased char yields when compared with both PMMA and traditional silica nanocomposites. Cone Calorimetry results showed the materials in this work have reduced heat release rates compared to PMMA and traditional silica-PMMA nanocomposites.
X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Disease Type 1: A Clinical and Molecular Perspective

X-linked lymphoproliferative disease (XLP) was first described in the 1970s as a fatal lymphoproliferative syndrome associated with infection with Epstein–Barr virus (EBV). Features include hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), lymphomas, and dysgammaglobulinemias. Molecular cloning of the causative gene, SH2D1A, has provided insight into the nature of disease, as well as helped characterize multiple features of normal immune cell function. Although XLP type 1 (XLP1) provides an example of a primary immunodeficiency in which patients have problems clearing primarily one infectious agent, it is clear that XLP1 is also a disease of severe immune dysregulation, even independent of EBV infection. Here, we describe clinical features of XLP1, how molecular and biological studies of the gene product, SAP, and the associated signaling lymphocyte activation molecule family receptors have provided insight into disease pathogenesis including specific immune cell defects, and current therapeutic approaches including the potential use of gene therapy. Together, these studies have helped change the outcome of this once almost uniformly fatal disease.
Caesarean section at a tertiary institution in Southwestern Nigeria—A 6-year audit

Introduction: Caesarean section is one of the commonest surgical procedures worldwide. Its upward trend and associated morbidity/mortality especially in low-resource setting makes regular appraisal of the practice necessary. Methodology: A retrospective study. Labour ward logbook and case records were looked into, and all information extracted. Results: Caesarean section rate was 35.5%, with an upward trend. Perinatal death was still high. Main indication was previous caesarean section followed by obstructed labour while major maternal morbidity was wound sepsis. Identifiable factors to perinatal death were multiparity, emergency caesarean section and women that were referred to our health facility. Conclusion: Risk appraisal and all efforts must be geared towards reducing caesarean section rate especially in our environment where subsequent deliveries might not be attended to by skilled health personnel.
Asthma and COPD overlap (ACO) is related to a high burden of sleep disturbance and respiratory symptoms: Results from the RHINE and Swedish GA2LEN surveys

Background The term Asthma and COPD Overlap (ACO) describes a condition where asthma and COPD overlap. We aimed to investigate associations between ACO and insomnia and respiratory symptoms, and to investigate the prevalence of ACO and the characteristics of subjects with ACO in two Northern European population studies. Methods The study comprised 25 429 subjects aged ≥ 40 years who participated in one of two Northern European general population surveys. Both surveys included questions on asthma, COPD, respiratory and sleep-related symptoms, including difficulty initiating sleep, difficulty maintaining sleep, early-morning awakening, and excessive daytime sleepiness. ACO was defined as having both self-reported asthma and COPD. Results The prevalence of ACO was 1.0%. The group with ACO had a higher prevalence of both insomnia and respiratory symptoms than subjects with only asthma or COPD. Having ACO was independently associated with a 2–3 times higher probability of having sleep-related symptoms as compared with the group without asthma or COPD, after adjustment for age, sex, BMI, smoking history and educational level (adjusted odds ratio 2.14–3.36, 95% CI). Conclusion Subjects with ACO have a high prevalence of insomnia and respiratory symptoms. To our knowledge, this is the first study to assess the association between sleep-related symptoms and ACO.
Quantum device circuits made of trapped ions

We intend to give an insight into one kind of circuit, the rating of which is based on quantum effects. Therefore, the role of quantum effects is changed from undesired effects to the basic effect of circuit performance. The design of coherent quantum device circuits and the development of the software of quantum information processing depends on the rules of quantum mechanics. One kind of quantum information processing has become popular by the name quantum computing' (q.c.). The prospect of quantum computing consists for example in some kind of np-complete combinatorial problems. Nevertheless, for the far future we can only expect a special purpose computer instead of a general purpose machine. The goal of this paper is to provide insights into the current development of a trapped ion quantum information processor, which is a prominent candidate for a successful working quantum computer. The information is represented by the quantized state of the related quantum device circuit. Based on the time-dependent Schrodinger-equation the system's state changes continuously in time like the state of an analog circuit. The system can be controlled by means of precise sequences of laser pulses. The laser field is a time dependent component of the quantum system. We investigate ways of how to implement the mathematical concept of q.c. in the linear ion trap (Paul-trap). The final state of the quantum system represents the outcome of an implemented single quantum gate or more complex quantum algorithm. In order to synthesize quantum states the designer of sequences of laser pulses needs an efficient simulation tool. We will show the implementation of a quantum gate using our trapped ion simulator (TrIoS). The leakage and the gate accuracy are optimized by parameter variations.