Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Prevalence of Anemia in Patients with COPD and Its Potential Impact on Morbidity of COPD Patients

Background: Although COPD is traditionally associated with polycythemia, the systemic inflammation that is now recognized as a feature of COPD makes it a possible cause of Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD). Preliminary evidences suggest that anemia in COPD may be more prevalent than expected occurring in 10% - 15% of patients. While in states like chronic heart failure and renal insufficiency, anemia has been extensively studied; little attention has been given to it in COPD. Objectives: To see the prevalence of anemia in patients with COPD and its potential impact on morbidity of COPD patients. Design and Setting: A university hospital-based cross-sectional study in Kashmir, India. Methods: Two hundred patients (119 males and 81 females) with spirometery documented COPD were evaluated for frequency of anemia. In addition to routine investigations, erythropoietin levels were done in a subgroup of patients. Results: A total of 36 cases (20 males and 16 females) of anemia were detected giving a frequency of 18%. Normocytic normochromic type of anemia was present in 32 (88.89%) patients while the rest had normocytic hypochromic type of anemia. Majority of patients were in GOLD stage 11 and had decreased serum iron, transferrin saturation and TIBC. Erythropoietin levels were significantly raised in anemic COPD patients compared to non-anemic COPD patients. The various factors significantly associated with anemia were: No. of exacerbations of COPD, No. of hospital admissions, BMI and erythropoietin levels. Conclusion: Anemia occurs frequently in patients of COPD and is associated with increased morbidity in the form of No. of exacerbations and hospital admissions. Correcting anemia in these patients may improve their clinical outcome.
Do Better Institutions Mitigate Agency Problems? Evidence from Corporate Finance Choices

Abstract This paper examines how firm characteristics, legal rules, and financial development affect corporate finance decisions. In contrast to the existing literature, I use data on unlisted companies to show that institutions play an important role in determining the extent of agency problems. In particular, I find that in countries with good creditor protection, it is easier for firms investing in intangible assets to obtain loans. The protection of creditor rights is also important for ensuring access to long-term debt for firms operating in sectors with highly volatile returns. Ceteris paribus, firms are more leveraged in countries where the stock market is less developed. Unlisted firms appear more indebted than listed companies even after controlling for firm characteristics such as profitability, size, and the ability to provide collateral. Finally, institutions that favor creditor rights and ensure stricter enforcement not only are associated with higher leverage, but also with greater availability of long-term debt.
Lack of Association Found between Helicobacter pylori Infection and Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Multicenter Retrospective Study

Aims. The association between Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) is still controversial. Here we performed a retrospective study to explore this issue. Methods. A total of 502 inpatients with Rome III confirmed IBS-D and known H. pylori status from 8 hospitals were enrolled. H. pylori-positive patients, hospitalized in the recent year, were followed up to evaluate the effects of H. pylori eradication on IBS-D clinical course. Results. Of the 502 IBS-D patients, 206 were H. pylori-positive, with an infection rate that has no significant difference with that of the general population in Guangdong province (p = 0.348). For patients followed up, no significant differences were noted as to overall symptoms (p = 0.562), abdominal pain/discomfort (p = 0.777), bloating (p = 0.736), stool frequency (p = 0.835), or stool characteristics (p = 0.928) between the H. pylori-eradicated group and the control group. The results were the same in long-term follow-up patients except the improvement of bloating, which showed that the bloating score in the H. pylori-eradicated group was significantly lower (p = 0.047). Conclusions. No significant correlation between H. pylori infection and IBS-D was noted. Overall, IBS-D patients may not benefit from H. pylori eradication.
Relationship Between Self-Compassion, Emotional Quotient and Maternal Styles with Well-Being in Shiraz School Students

Background: According to research, ones well-being is an important factor for mental health and satisfaction in one’s personal life and people with more well-being are more satisfied with their lives. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to find a relationship between self-compassion, emotional quotient, and maternal styles with the well-being in Shiraz school students. Methods: Elementary school students and high school students in the academic year of 2018 were the research population. A total of 510 students who were chosen by multistage sampling method consisted this study sample so that based on the number of schools in Shiraz, 24 primary and high schools were chosen. Two classes from each school were selected and 9 to 11 students from each class participate in study. The tools used were maternal style questionnaire, self-compassion scale (SCS), emotional quotient scale (TMMS), and subjective well being inventory (SWB). Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression were applied for analyzing data. Results: According to the analysis, authoritative maternal style, self-compassion, and emotional quotient were important predictors of ones well-being and they can predict 81% of well-being in this study (P = 0.003). In addition, significant correlations were found between authoritative maternal style and self-compassion (correlation coefficient = 0.88, P = 0.007), authoritative maternal style and emotional quotient (correlation coefficient = 0.86, P = 0.008), and authoritative maternal style and subjective well-being (correlation coefficient = 0.94, P = 0.005). Conclusions: According to this study, maternal style, emotional quotient, and self-compassion play an important role in the society and individuals mental health and well-being, therefore, these factors should be attended, especially the authoritative maternal style, which has the most correlation with well-being.
Black Hole Mass Estimates of Radio-selected Quasars

The black hole (BH) masses in the centers of active galactic nuclei (AGNs) have been estimated for a sample of radio-selected, flat-spectrum quasars to investigate the relationship between BH mass and radio properties of quasars. We have used the virial assumption with measurements of the Hβ FWHM and luminosity to estimate the central BH mass. In contrast to previous studies, we find no correlation between BH mass and radio power in these AGNs. We find a range in BH mass similar to that seen in radio-quiet quasars from previous studies. We believe the reason that the low BH mass, radio-loud quasars have not been measured in previous studies is due to optical selection effects that tend to miss the less optically luminous radio-loud sources.
Abstract integration, Combinatorics of Trees and Differential Equations

This is a review paper on recent work about the connections between rough path theory, the Connes-Kreimer Hopf algebra on rooted trees and the analysis of finite and infinite dimensional differential equation. We try to explain and motivate the theory of rough paths introduced by T. Lyons in the context of differential equations in presence of irregular noises. We show how it is used in an abstract algebraic approach to the definition of integrals over paths which involves a cochain complex of finite increments. In the context of such abstract integration theories we outline a connection with the combinatorics of rooted trees. As interesting examples where these ideas apply we present two infinite dimensional dynamical systems: the Navier-Stokes equation and the Korteweg-de-Vries equation.
Universal Limit Theorems in Graph Coloring Problems With Connections to Extremal Combinatorics

This paper proves limit theorems for the number of monochromatic edges in uniform random colorings of general random graphs. These can be seen as generalizations of the birthday problem (what is the chance that there are two friends with the same birthday? ). It is shown that if the number of colors grows to infinity, the asymptotic distribution is either a Poisson mixture or a Normal depending solely on the limiting behavior of the ratio of the number of edges in the graph and the number of colors. This result holds for any graph sequence, deterministic or random. On the other hand, when the number of colors is fixed, a necessary and sufficient condition for asymptotic normality is determined. Finally, using some results from the emerging theory of dense graph limits, the asymptotic (non-normal) distribution is characterized for any converging sequence of dense graphs. The proofs are based on moment calculations which relate to the results of Erd\H os and Alon on extremal subgraph counts. As a consequence, a simpler proof of a result of Alon, estimating the number of isomorphic copies of a cycle of given length in graphs with a fixed number of edges, is presented.
Sensorial and chemical characterization of snack bar with variation of gembolo flour (Dioscorea bulbifera) and arrowroot starch (Marantha arundinaceae L.)

F U L L P A P E R Sensorial and chemical characterization of snack bar with variation of gembolo flour (Dioscorea bulbifera) and arrowroot starch (Marantha arundinaceae L.) 1, *Herawati, E.R. N. , Miftakhussolikhah, M. , Pusporini, A.R. and Murdiati, A. Research Unit for Natural Product Technology, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Jl. Jogja-Wonosari km 31,5 Gading, Playen, Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta55861, Indonesia Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Gadjah Mada University, Bulaksumur, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
An improved protocol based on location information in DTN

In delay tolerant networks (DTN), flooding mechanism in epidemic routing protocol may waste network resources. Based on introducing and analyzing routing protocols in DTN, this paper proposes an improved protocol of epidemic routing (EPI-HT) . EPI-HT forwards messages accurately to the next-hop according to historical information between nodes and node localization principle. Simulation results indicate that EPI-HT improves the packet delivery ratio, and decreases the end-to-end delay.
A High-Order Accurate Parallel Solver for Maxwell's Equations on Overlapping Grids

A scheme for the solution of the time-dependent Maxwell’s equations on composite overlapping grids is described. The method uses high-order accurate approximations in space and time for Maxwell’s equations written as a second-order vector wave equation. High-order accurate symmetric difference approximations to the generalized Laplace operator are constructed for curvilinear component grids. The modified equation approach is used to develop high-order accurate approximations that use only three time levels and have the same time-stepping restriction as the second-order scheme. Discrete boundary conditions for perfect electrical conductors and for material interfaces are developed and analyzed. The implementation is optimized for component grids that are Cartesian, resulting in a fast and efficient method. The solver runs on parallel machines with each component grid distributed across one or more processors. Numerical results in two and three dimensions are presented for the fourth-order accurate version of the method. These results demonstrate the accuracy and efficiency of the approach.
Maternal Parenting Behaviors and Infants’ Receptive Language In Immigrant Families

Receptive language is known as the ability to listen and comprehend, and has been found to be one of the biggest predictor for academic success. With the increase in the United States, incoming immigrant population it is important to address the issue of immigrant children entering school less prepared then native children. There is a lack of research examining the link between mother-infant interactions in relation to the promotion of infant receptive language within the immigrant population. This study examines the relationship between immigrant mother’s early cognitive engagement and sensitivity with their infants, during mother-infant play and the infant’s later receptive language and the influence of maternal education. A total of 19 immigrant mothers of Latino, African, Caribbean and Asian Pacific Island background were videotaped playing with their infants in order to determine the level of cognitive engagement and sensitivity provided. Data analysis of the coding scores revealed that there was a distinctive difference in the level of maternal education in relation to cognitive engagement and sensitivity. Results determined that receptive language was not associated with parenting behaviors: sensitivity and cognitive engagement. Indicators of cultural variations within the sample could have influenced the results. Future research needs to extend this study in order to determine the longitudinal effects of parenting behaviors of immigrant mothers and their children’s receptive language.
Genetic relatedness between methicillin-susceptible and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: results of a national survey.

OBJECTIVES Surveillance of hospital-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (HA-MRSA) infections has shown the emergence and spread of several epidemic MRSA clones over the past 10 years in Belgium. Whether these clones have been imported from abroad or else have arisen locally via staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec (SCCmec) acquisition by successful methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (MSSA) clones is unknown. METHODS We determined by PFGE, spa typing, multi-locus sequence typing (MLST) and agr group analysis the genetic relatedness of 103 MSSA and 511 MRSA strains from a national survey of patients admitted to 112 Belgian hospitals in 2003. RESULTS The 103 MSSA strains presented very diverse genetic backgrounds, they were distributed into 40 distinct PFGE types and clustered in 15 distinct MLST CCs. Up to 45% harboured the same genotype as five major epidemic HA-MRSA clones. These MRSA clones all harbour a type IV SCCmec element. CONCLUSIONS These findings are consistent with multiple recent acquisitions of the more mobile type IV SCCmec by MSSA and suggest that certain genetic backgrounds are conferring a selective advantage, regardless of the resistance profile. However, since the predominant MSSA and MRSA lineages identified in Belgium are disseminated worldwide, importation of epidemic MRSA strains remains an alternative hypothesis.
Personality and Meaning in Life: The Mediating Role of Wellness

Big two is based on the personality traits of Stability and Plasticity, also known as a new construct named the Big Two, which is itself based on the Big Five. The purpose of this study was to examine the mediating role of wellness in the relationship between the Stability and Plasticity and meaning in life. The research had 273 adult participants; 189 of whom were female and 84 were male, all within the age range of 22 and 44 (x =30.08; SD=5.39). The Big Five Inventory, The Well-Star Scale-Adult Form, Meaning in Life Questionnaire and a Brief Personal Information Form were used for data collection. Data analysis was done by structural equation modeling and bootstrap procedure. Results show that wellness fully mediated the relationship between plasticity and meaning in life.
A Two-Source Model for Estimating Evaporative Fraction (TMEF) Coupling Priestley-Taylor Formula and Two-Stage Trapezoid

Remotely sensed land surface temperature and fractional vegetation coverage (LST/FVC) space has been widely used in modeling and partitioning land surface evaporative fraction (EF) which is important in managing water resources. However, most of such models are based on conventional trapezoid and simply determine the wet edge as air temperature (Ta) or the lowest LST value in an image. We develop a new Two-source Model for estimating EF (TMEF) based on a two-stage trapezoid coupling with an extension of the Priestly-Taylor formula. Latent heat flux on the wet edge is calculated with the Priestly-Taylor formula, whereas that on the dry edge is set to 0. The wet and dry edges are then determined by solving radiation budget and energy balance equations. The model was evaluated by comparing with other two models that based on conventional trapezoid (i.e., the Two-source Trapezoid Model for Evapotranspiration (TTME) and a One-source Trapezoid model for EF (OTEF)) in how well they simulate and partition EF using MODIS products and field observations from HiWATER-MUSOEXE in 2012. Results show that the TMEF outperforms the other two models, where EF mean absolute relative deviations are 9.57% (TMEF), 15.03% (TTME), and 30.49% (OTEF).
ON THE GEOMETRY OF MODULI SPACES OF COHERENT SYSTEMS ON ALGEBRAIC CURVES

Let C be an algebraic curve of genus g ≥ 2. A coherent system on C consists of a pair (E,V), where E is an algebraic vector bundle over C of rank n and degree d and V is a subspace of dimension k of the space of sections of E. The stability of the coherent system depends on a parameter α. We study the geometry of the moduli space of coherent systems for different values of α when k ≤ n and the variation of the moduli spaces when we vary α. As a consequence, for sufficiently large α, we compute the Picard groups and the first and second homotopy groups of the moduli spaces of coherent systems in almost all cases, describe the moduli space for the case k = n - 1 explicitly, and give the Poincare polynomials for the case k = n - 2. In an appendix, we describe the geometry of the "flips" which take place at critical values of α in the simplest case, and include a proof of the existence of universal families of coherent systems when GCD(n,d,k) = 1.
Do relationship transitions affect body weight? Evidence from German longitudinal data

Despite a considerable amount of empirical studies it is still unclear if changes in union status affect body weight. Using data from the first seven waves of the German Panel Analysis of Intimate Relationships and Family Dynamics (pairfam) project, the current study aims to discover if changes in relationship status lead to changes in body weight considering multiple union transitions with fixed-effects panel regression estimations. Results show that women lose weight within the first year of a relationship, and then gain weight after entering into a non-married cohabiting relationship. Men tend to gain weight from the beginning of the partnership. The results clearly show that the transition from non-married cohabitation to marriage has no significant effect on body weight. Zusammenfassung Trotz zahlreicher Studien gibt es derzeit immer noch keine gesicherten Erkenntnisse darüber, inwieweit partnerschaftliche Veränderungen Einfluss auf das Körpergewicht haben. Basierend auf den Daten der ersten sieben Wellen des deutschen Panels Analysis of Intimate Relationships and Family Dynamics (pairfam) hat diese Studie das Ziel herauszufinden, ob Veränderungen des Beziehungsstatus zu einer Veränderung des Körpergewichts führen. Dabei werden verschiedene partnerschaftliche Übergänge mit Fixed-Effect Panel Regressionen betrachtet. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass Frauen in dem ersten Jahr ihrer Beziehung Gewicht verlieren, dann aber an Gewicht zunehmen, wenn sie mit ihrem Partner zusammen ziehen. Männer hingegen tendieren von Beginn an ihrer Beziehung zu einer Gewichtszunahme. Die Ergebnisse zeigen deutlich, dass der Übergang von einer nicht-ehelichen Lebensgemeinschaft zur Ehe keinen Effekt auf das Körpergewicht hat.
The Living History approach to Improve The Empathy in Historical Learning

Substitution of education curriculum in Indonesia requires teachers to continue to innovate in order to explore the abilities and skills of learners. History as a subject based on value education is expected to then have a dominant role to help character of learners, one of which is having empathy that cause love to his country. In order to cultivate the empathy of learners is needed an approach in learning that is able to accommodate the creativity as well as the liveliness of the participants in accordance with the applicable curriculum guide. Living History is a concept of learning that can present a life there in a class by ignoring the reactor masalalu. A living history approach that can be used to analyze the historical events that occurred around the neighborhood learners and subsequently also used in an attempt to do decon s truksi growing local value in the Community. So through the use of living history students can be guided to build the mind constructs and perceptions of past figures in historical events. This study used a qualitative approach with data collection method using literature study to collect relevant sources such as books and research journals, and then to see the problems and needs of the students will be done by observation and interviews to several schools in Tabalong. The approach of living history to strengthen historical empathy is an innovation in historical learning based on needs analysis and problems that occurred in Tabalong, South Kalimantan.
The Factors That Affecting the Product Purchasing Decision Through Online Shopping By Students of Surabaya State University

The internet technology made information can be obtained from all over the world regardless of time and geographical limits for its connected by a global computer system, it can encourage people to make product purchasing decisions through online shopping. This study aims to determine the factors that influence product purchasing decisions through online shopping. This research method is confirmatoring factor analysis. Data were collected through observation, interviews, questionnaires and documentation. Questionnaire included 125 respondents who have made a purchasing products through online by the marketplace with a minimum of twice purchases. The results showed that the factors that influence the product purchasing decisions through online there are trust, price, and time.
Symposium on Human-Computer Interaction HCITALY 2003 Torino , November 4 − 5 , 2003

The study reported in this paper was aimed at investigating the existence of schemata specifically involved in the cognitive organization of a web page. Particularly, the hypothesis was that the location of some web objects (namely, links to specific contents) might be expected by the users at specific spatial locations. Results confirm that user’s expectations are due to the activity of “low” and “high” level schemata allowing performance optimization.