Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS: CONCEPTUAL BASES AND EVALUATION METHODS - PART I

Objective: to present and discuss conceptual bases and evaluation methods that support important properties of measurement instruments. Method: a theoretical study based on the international and national literature and the Consensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement Instruments e Evaluating the Measurement of Patient-Reported Outcomewhich contemplates concepts of evaluation of instruments for the evaluation of results reported by the patient. Initially, the concepts of reliability, responsiveness and interpretability are mentioned and discussed, as well as the main ways of evaluating the properties Results: it can be seen that there are still differences in some conceptual descriptions. However, the authors emphasize the importance of reliability in order to evaluate the measuring instrument. It is important to note the importance of knowing and understanding the Conceptual Model, the properties of measurements and the different evaluation methods that guarantee reliable and valid results, especially in the instrument validity studies. Conclusions: the discussion presented on reliability, responsiveness and interpretability which contributes to health professionals with theoretical knowledge, and a critical sense in the choice of instruments and in conducting analyzes on these measurement properties. DESCRIPTORS: Data accuracy. Psychometry. Validation studies. Surveys and questionnaires. Precision of dimensional measurement. PROPRIEDADES PSICOMÉTRICAS DE INSTRUMENTOS DE MEDIDAS: BASES CONCEITUAIS E MÉTODOS DE AVALIAÇÃO – PARTE I
A Modular and Extensible Framework for Human Resource System

Human Resource is an essential part for an organization and integration of technology would just enhance the effectiveness. One of the scope that Human Resource must take note is performance and productivity. However, there is still no infallible or highly reliable way to measure productivity and performance of an organization and its employees for current industrial Human Resource systems. There is still possible improvement that can be made to the system in the current time. The purpose of this study is to propose a modular and extensible framework of Human Resource systems that used to measure the performance and productivity of an organization. This study compares the different criteria of existing Human Resource systems to ensure the proposed framework would surpassed the current real world industrial system. The results of the review provide insights for important criteria in HR system to increase the accuracy of the performance review. This study also constructs Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) to demonstrate the logical structure of the proposed framework. The ERD will form the foundation of the proposed framework to improve the Human Resource system for evaluating the productivity and performance of an organization.
Utilization of Punica granatum peel as an eco-friendly biosorbent for the removal of methylene blue dye from aqueous solution

Water pollution has become a serious hazard to the environment these days. With the rapid growth of industrialization in the past few decades, the release of effluents into the water bodies has increased tremendously. The occurrence of varieties of pollutants such as heavy metals, dyes, pesticides, etc. continuously deteriorates the quality of water and become serious threats to the human health.1‒6 One of the major sources of water contamination worldwide is the textile industries introducing dyes into water bodies. Further, dyes have become indispensable tools for a variety of industries such as food, paint, paper and pulp, ceramics, cosmetics, glass, medicine, rubber, printing ink, leather, textiles, etc. to color their products. In most cases, the presence of an even minute quantity of dye is clearly visible affecting aesthetic nature, thereby, reducing transparency and solubility of gases in water bodies. Photosynthetic activity of the aquatic flora is severely affected due to low penetration of light. Fauna is also extremely affected by the presence of dyes and the extent of damage depends on the concentration of dye as well as on the span of exposure. Also, synthetic dyes and their breakdown products such as benzidine, naphthalene, etc. are toxic, carcinogenic and mutagenic and have deteriorating effects on living organisms. Thus, the removal of dyes from the industrial effluents before it is discharged in the freshwater systems has become a challenge for us.
New records of Decapod Crustaceans (Decapoda: Pontoniinae and Inachidae) associated with sea anemones in Turkish waters

Three anemone-associated decapod crustaceans, two shrimp species, Periclimenes amethysteus and P. aegylios (Caridea: Palaemonidae: Pontoniinae), and the crab Inachus phalangium (Brachyura: Inachidae), all collected from the Dardanelles, are reported for the first time from Turkish coasts. Another inachid crab, Macropodia czernjawskii is also reported for the first time to occur in association with the sea anemone, Anemonia viridis. Periclimenes scriptus was the fifth decapod species recorded associated with sea anemones within the present study, and while this species has already been reported from Turkish waters, this is the first time it is recorded from the Dardanelles (the Turkish Straits System).
Further Reflections and a Survey of Recent Contributions

My b o o k e x i t , v o i c e , A N D L O Y A L T Y : r e s p o n s e s t o Decline in Firms, Organizations, and States was published in 1970. * 1 Reactions to it and applications of its concepts have been fairly numerous and I have myself had quite a few afterthoughts. It will therefore be difficult to bring these matters together in a passably structured paper. In the following, I shall limit myself to four broad areas of inquiry which have been so arranged that my own further reflections figure rather prominently though by no means exclusively in the first two sections while the latter two are more heavily weighted with reports and comments on the research and contributions of others.
Analysis of Wireless Power Transfer on the inductive coupling resonant

Wireless power transfer through inductive coupling is proposed in this paper. Based on the concept of Tesla, the circuit was designed using two parallel inductors that are mutually coupled. The designed was split into two which are transmitter part and receiver part. The circuit was simulated using proteus simulation software. The results had shown that the changes in a number of turn of the inductor coils and distance of the two resonators affecting the efficiency of the power transfer. The wireless power transfer can be described as the transmission of electrical energy from the power source to the electrical load without any current-carrying wire connecting them. Wireless power transfer is deemed to be very useful in some circumstances where connecting wires are inconvenient. Wireless power transfer problems are different from wireless telecommunications such as radio. Commonly, wireless power transfers are conducted using an inductive coupling and followed by magnetic induction characteristics. In this project, we use magnetic induction using copper wire with a different diameter. By using these different diameters of wires, we are going to see the power transfer performance of each wire. It is possible to achieve wireless power transfer up to 30 centimeters between the transmitter and the receiver with a higher number of coil's turn. As concern as it may seem, the wireless power transfer field would be in high demand for electric power to be supplied in the future.
Pseudodynamic Source Characterization for Strike-Slip Faulting Including Stress Heterogeneity and Super-Shear Ruptures

Abstract Reliable ground‐motion prediction for future earthquakes depends on the ability to simulate realistic earthquake source models. Though dynamic rupture calculations have recently become more popular, they are still computationally demanding. An alternative is to invoke the framework of pseudodynamic (PD) source characterizations that use simple relationships between kinematic and dynamic source parameters to build physically self‐consistent kinematic models. Based on the PD approach of Guatteri et al. (2004), we propose new relationships for PD models for moderate‐to‐large strike‐slip earthquakes that include local supershear rupture speed due to stress heterogeneities. We conduct dynamic rupture simulations using stochastic initial stress distributions to generate a suite of source models in the magnitude M w 6–8. This set of models shows that local supershear rupture speed prevails for all earthquake sizes, and that the local rise‐time distribution is not controlled by the overall fault geometry, but rather by local stress changes on the faults. Based on these findings, we derive a new set of relations for the proposed PD source characterization that accounts for earthquake size, buried and surface ruptures, and includes local rise‐time variations and supershear rupture speed. By applying the proposed PD source characterization to several well‐recorded past earthquakes, we verify that significant improvements in fitting synthetic ground motion to observed ones is achieved when comparing our new approach with the model of Guatteri et al. (2004). The proposed PD methodology can be implemented into ground‐motion simulation tools for more physically reliable prediction of shaking in future earthquakes.
Reactive Oxygen Species, Oxidative Damage, and Antioxidative Defense Mechanism in Plants under Stressful Conditions

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are produced as a normal product of plant cellular metabolism. Various environmental stresses lead to excessive production of ROS causing progressive oxidative damage and ultimately cell death. Despite their destructive activity, they are well-described second messengers in a variety of cellular processes, including conferment of tolerance to various environmental stresses. Whether ROS would serve as signaling molecules or could cause oxidative damage to the tissues depends on the delicate equilibrium between ROS production, and their scavenging. Efficient scavenging of ROS produced during various environmental stresses requires the action of several nonenzymatic as well as enzymatic antioxidants present in the tissues. In this paper, we describe the generation, sites of production and role of ROS as messenger molecules as well as inducers of oxidative damage. Further, the antioxidative defense mechanisms operating in the cells for scavenging of ROS overproduced under various stressful conditions of the environment have been discussed in detail.
Effect of examination stress on Autonomic functions, Eating behavior and Quality of life in Dental students with Type D personality

Dental education was reported to be stressful and higher levels of stress were reported in dental students when compared with the general population of same age groups. Individuals with higher levels of negative affectivity (more negative feelings) and social inhibition (those do not share the emotions with others) are labeled as Type D personality. The present study was undertaken to observe the effect of examination stress on autonomic functions, eating behavior and quality of life in dental students with type D personality. 64 apparently healthy students belonging to the first year of the BDS course who were willing to participate voluntarily, were included in the study. Based on the scores of DS 14 of the questionnaires, they were grouped into Type-D and Non-Type D. After grouping them, rest of the data was collected using standard methods mentioned in the literature. Data was collected during pre examination period that is 48 hours before the practical examinations. There was no significant difference in the demographic data of type D and non type D individuals. Perceived stress score was significantly high in type D personalities when compared with non-type D personalities (P< 0.05). Systolic BP (P< 0.05), Diastolic BP (P< 0.001) and heart rate (P< 0.001) was significantly higher in type D personalities when compared with non-type D personalities. EAT-26 scores were not significantly different among type D and non type D individuals. Physical health score, psychological health, social relationships and environmental scores were lower in type D personalities when compared with non-type D personalities. However, the difference was not statistically significant. In conclusion, there was a significant higher level of stress, impaired autonomic function in individuals with type D personality during pre examination period. Eating behavior and quality of life was not significantly different among type D and non type D personalities. We recommend further detailed, multi centre studies to understand and to develop effective coping mechanisms for management of type D personalities in general. Key words: Examination stress; type D personality; Dental students; Quality of life
OXIDATIVE STRESS BIOMARKERS IN POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME ( PCOS )

1 Department of Biochemistry/Clinical Biochemistry, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, INDIA 2 Department of Endocrinology, Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, INDIA 3 Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Trust Hospital, Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, INDIA REVIEW _______________________________
Investigation of the effects of continuous theta burst transcranial magnetic stimulation in patients with migraine

Corresponding Author: Melek Çolak-Atmaca E-mail: melekcolakdr@gmail.com Submitted: 14 January 2018 Accepted: 19 June 2018 Available Online Date: 24 July 2018 You may cite this article as: Çolak-Atmaca M, Çiftçi-Kavaklıoğlu B, Aldan MA, et al. Invesigation of the effects of continuous theta burst transcranial magnetic stimulation in patients with migraine. Neurol Sci Neurophyisol 2018; 35(4): 177-182. Presented in: This study was presented as an oral presentation at the 30th National Clinic Neurophysiology EEG-EMG Congress, 16-20 April 2014, Antalya (S20). Abstract Objective: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) allows the non-invasive investigation of synaptic plasticity. Theta-burst stimulation (TBS) is a modified form of rTMS that induces synaptic plasticity. Our objective was to evaluate cortical excitability using paired-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation (ppTMS) before and after continuous TBS (cTBS) in healthy controls and patients with migraine. Methods: The study included 17 patients with migraine without aura and 18 healthy volunteers. Motor evoked potential (MEP) amplitudes, motor threshold (MT), intracortical inhibition (ICI), intracortical facilitation (ICF), and cortical silent period (CSP) were assessed using a figure-of-eight–shaped coil with a magnetic stimulator. cTBS was applied following baseline assessments; the results of ICI, ICF, and CSP at baseline and post-cTBS were compared between patients with migraine and healthy controls. Results: There were no differences in baseline MT, CSP, and ICI parameters between patients with migraine and healthy controls; ICF was not achieved and a decrease in MEP amplitudes (80±52%) was found in most patients with migraine. After cTBS, ICF was not achieved in most subjects in both groups and a significant TIME effect (F=9.124 p=0.005) in addition to TIME x GROUP interaction (F=7.129 p=0.012) was noted, indicating a more significant decrease in the controls than in patients with migraine. Conclusion: Baseline ICF was not achieved in patients with migraine, and after cTBS, ICF was not achieved in either group; the inhibitory effect of cTBS was absent in patients with migraine. These findings indicate impairment of glutamatergic circuits to be a major culprit in the pathogenesis of migraine.
Supplementary : Multi-Agent Diverse Generative Adversarial Networks

One obvious question that could arise is that is it possible that all the generators learn to capture the same mode? The short answer is, theoretically yes and in practice no. Let us begin with the discussion to understand this. Theoretically, if pgi = pd, for all i, then also the minimum objective value can be achieved (Theorem 1 in the main paper). This implies, in worst case, MAD-GAN would perform same as the standard GAN. However, as discussed below, this is possible in following highly unlikely situations:
The Influence of English Camp in Improving Speaking Skill of English House Course Students in Maroangin Kabupaten Enrekang

The objective of the research is to improve speaking skill of English House Course students through English camp strategy. This was an pre-experimental research using one group on pre-test and post-test design, the population of this research was the students of English House Course which has 80 students. Because the total number of the population was big enough, the researcher took 20 samples and applied random sampling technique; it means that one class of the population were taken as samples and the data was analyzed into percentage, mean score analyzes and the value of the t-test. The result of the data analyzes shows that the students’ achievement on the pre-test was 71,7 and post-test was 86,1. This shows that English camp is a good strategy in English learning process at the students of English House Course Maroangin. After analyzing the data by using the t-test formula, the result of the t-test value (11,86) was greater than t-table value (2,093). This indicated that the hypothesis of research is accepted. There is a significant Influence of English camp program towards the students’ achievement in English learning process. The researcher does English camp in English House Course Maroangin Kabupaten Enrekang for five days and it gives positive effect of students’ skill in speaking. All item of learning achievement able to improve the students’ speaking skill.
Concurrent Multipath Traffic Distribution in Ad Hoc Networks based on Attractor Perturbation

As computer networks become more complex, network control protocols often rely heavily on the complete knowledge of current network status and the preconfigured parameters, which make them less flexible to unpredicted conditions. The concept of biologically inspired networking has been introduced to cope with unpredictable or unstable situations in computer networks because it can generally provide a high degree of robustness and adaptability. In this paper, we introduce a new concept, called attractor perturbation (AP), which is derived from observations of fluctuation and response in biological systems. Based on AP, we can estimate the resulting average response of an additional control effort (force) using the previously observed average and variance. In our concurrent multipath traffic distribution proposal, we observe delay statistics and adjust the traffic rate on each path, as a force. Based on the simulation results, our proposal not only lower the average end-to-end delay but also maintain the lower delay variance over changing background traffic patterns.
PARDOSA MILVINA (ARANEAE, LYCOSIDAE) SPIDERLING MOVEMENT IN THE PRESENCE OF CONSPECIFIC AND HETEROSPECIFIC SILK AND EXCRETA

Abstract Adult females of the wolf spider Pardosa milvina (Hentz 1844) are known to show adaptive antipredator responses in the presence of chemical cues (silk and excreta) from the larger co-occurring wolf spider Hogna helluo (Walckenaer 1837). We tested if the presence of H. helluo cues affected P. milvina spiderling dismounts from their mothers. Immediately after females opened their egg sacs, we counted offspring and placed spiderling-carrying females on one of three experimental substrates: 1) container previously occupied for 24 h by an adult conspecific female, 2) container previously occupied for 24 h by a juvenile H. helluo equal in mass to an adult P. milvina, or 3) a control container devoid of either cue. We then measured the proportion of spiderlings that dismounted from their mothers over a six-day period. Spiderling dismounts peaked by day three, after which spiderlings tended to return to their mother. During day one, significantly fewer spiderlings were dismounted from the mother in containers previously occupied by a juvenile H. helluo compared to other treatments. There was no significant difference in dismounts among treatments during days 2–6. Since spiderlings were maximally dismounted by day three, we suggest that spiderlings may tend to disperse into areas with fewer H. helluo.
Acoustic Sensing for Soft Pneumatic Actuators

We propose a novel sensing method for soft pneumatic actuators. The method uses a single microphone, embedded into the actuator's air chamber. Contact with the environment induces sound (vibration) in the actuator. The materials and the shape of the actuator reflect, refract, and attenuate the sound as it propagates inside the actuator. This produces a unique sound signature for different types of events, enabling the sensing of contact locations, contact force, and the type of contacted material. Sensing is insensitive to the inflation state of the actuator and to background noise. We demonstrate the robustness and versatility of the microphone-based sensor solution in experiments with a PneuFlex actuator. The proposed sensorization avoids the fundamental challenges of sensorizing soft pneumatic actuators, because the placement of a microphone does not negatively affect the compliance of the actuator and because a single microphone suffices for sensorization of the entire actuator, eliminating the need for an application-specific sensor layout.
Non-Local Parity Measurements and the Quantum Pigeonhole Effect

The pigeonhole principle upholds the idea that by ascribing to three different particles either one of two properties, we necessarily end up in a situation when at least two of the particles have the same property. In quantum physics, this principle is violated in experiments involving postselection of the particles in appropriately-chosen states. Here, we give two explicit constructions using standard gates and measurements that illustrate this fact. Intriguingly, the procedures described are manifestly non-local, which demonstrates that the correlations needed to observe the violation of this principle can be created without direct interactions between particles.
Rediscovery and redescription of a sponge-associated axiid shrimp, Eiconaxius acutifrons Bate, 1888 (Crustacea: Decapoda: Axiidea)

A poorly known deep-water axiid shrimp, Eiconaxius acutifrons Bate, 1888, the type species of the genus, is redescribedon the basis of the two type specimens (lectotype and paralectotype, designated herein) from the Banda Sea, Indonesia,and three recently collected specimens from the Myojin Knoll, Izu Islands, Japan. Diagnostic characters of this speciesare reassessed, and the comparison with closely allied congeneric species is made. Previous records referred to E. acutifrons are reviewed. It has been confirmed that none of the subsequent records under the name represent the true E. acutifrons. We found that Eiconaxius albatrossae Kensley, 1996 and E. faxoni Sakai, 2011 were based on the same seriesof material from the eastern Pacific, referred to E. acutifrons by Faxon (1895), but the Sakai’s (2011) taxon name is unavailable because of the lack of an explicit type fixation.
Characterization of glycoconjugates in the intestinal mucosa of vertebrates by means of lectin histochemistry

Distribution des glycoproteines de la muqueuse intestinale de plusieurs vertebres mammiferes ou non (poisson, amphibien, reptile, oiseau), grâce a une methode histochimique [utilisation de lectines (PNA, Con A, DBA, SBA, LTA, WGA)] afin d'etablir une possible relation phylogenique entre la composition en hydrates de carbone et les composants cellulaires de l'intestin