Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Content analyses of personal emergency response calls: Towards a more robust spoken dialogue-based personal emergency response system

In an attempt to address identified usability barriers of traditional push-button-type personal emergency response systems, a novel automated, intelligent, spoken dialogue-based personal emergency response system is being developed. To design this system and make it more robust for end-users, further information, currently not available in research literature, is needed to improve the artificial intelligence and spoken dialogue components of the system. Using a mixed methods design, this dissertation describes three studies that derive this needed information from real personal emergency response calls. The first study identified 185 keywords and phrases spoken by system users; 17 categories for classifying keywords; and a personal emergency situation model including caller type, call reason, and risk level. The second study expanded the situation model to a personal emergency response model by adding a response-type classification. Various statistical analyses were applied to response calls using call classifications and select conversational measures. Significant trends in call data that could be used to preinform the automated personal emergency response system dialogue manager of a call’s potential outcome were identified. Words per minute and turn length in words were found to be possible predictors of caller type. Emergency medical services were the predominant response requested for high risk calls and medium risk calls and non-professional responders appeared mainly in medium risk calls. Care provider and older adult callers were also found to employ different conversational strategies when responding to the call taker. In the third study, a spoken speech corpus was developed containing younger and older adult, actor simulated, spontaneous, read, iii and emotional speech, including personal emergency response keywords, phrases, and scenarios. Taken together, these research results will contribute towards the design and development of a more robust automated, personal emergency response system for older adults to help them agein-place.
Een aan het Frans ontleend principe van fonologische organisatie in het Zuid-Nederlands.

Dit artikel behandelt een tot nu toe onopgemerkt contrast tussen de fonologie van het Noord- en Zuid-Nederlands. Dit contrast behelst twee verschijnselen, t.w. (i) resyllabificatie van de eindmedeklinker van een morfeem naar de volgende lettergreep en (ii) klinkeruitwissing, in het bijzonder in voornaamwoorden en lidwoord, wanneer zij zich clitiseren aan andere woorden. Beide verschijnselen kunnen worden geanalyseerd als het gevolg van het feit, dat in het Zuid-Nederlands, evenals het Frans, de tendens ontbreekt om syllabegrenzen en morfeemgrenzen te laten samenvallen. Vervolgens zal blijken dat een klassiek, invoergestuurd, fonologisch model niet in staat is de samenhang van de beide verschijnselen uit te drukken. In een uitvoergestuurd model, zoals de Optimaliteitstheorie, waarin beperkingen i.p.v. regels een centrale rol spelen, kan dit wel: het verschijnsel in kwestie wordt uitgedrukt door een enkel, minimaal verschil in de volgorde van de beperkingen. In de derde plaats wordt de hypothese geformuleerd dat door het intensieve taalcontact, het Zuid-Nederlands deze wijze van fonologische organisatie van het Frans heeft overgenomen. Tenslotte wordt de conclusie getrokken dat niet alleen lexemen, fonologische en syntactische elementen, maar ook principes van fonologische organisatie (zoals de volgorde van beperkingen), van geleen kunnen worden uit een andere taal.
The application of quantitative data analysis for the assessment of flat panel x-ray detectors in digital radiography as part of a quality assurance programme

For this study a methodology, which is based on IPEM report 32 Part VII guidance, has been developed for measuring image quality metrics like system transfer properties, signal to noise ratio, modulation transfer function (MTF), normalized noise power spectrum (NNPS) and detective quantum efficiency (DQE) as part a quality assurance programme for digital detectors used in radiography. We investigate the short and long term consistency of the method, inter-detector variability, and we examine the overall applicability and usefulness in routine quality control (QC) measurements. All measurements were performed at a fixed focus detector distance of 140 cm with 1 mm Cu added filtration and 70 kV. Short and long term consistency of our protocol was assessed with a Philips DigiDiagnost that was equipped with a portable detector (Pixium 5500) and a fixed detector (Pixium 4600). Short term consistency for all metrics assessed was excellent with the standard error between five consecutive measurements to be less than 2%. The long term consistency was also very good with the maximum coefficient of variation (cov) to be about 5% for all parameters assessed. Reproducibility of the method was tested against five groups of identical detectors (GE FlashPad, Samsung, Pixium 4600 and 5500, and Canon CXDI-55C). Maximum cov for the MTF, NNPS and DQE were found to be about 5%, 15% and 8% respectively for all detector groups assessed. Furthermore, we demonstrate that relatively large changes in these quality metrics (>15%) indicate changes in detector performance like image artefacts or miscalibrated detectors. The method described in this paper was found to be repeatable and reproducible. In addition, it was easily applied in routine QC and used to monitor changes in detector performance and compare different x-ray detectors used in radiography.
Perception of First year Medical students towards interest in academic activities in a Medical College of Tripura

Background: Increasing lack of attention among the medical students towards academic activities has become a matter of grave concern for the medical education system. Objectives: 1. To study the factors determining interest towards academic activities among Undergraduate Medical students. 2. To identify the reasons for lack of attention during class. 3. To identify the students’ opinion to make classes more interesting. Methodology: This was a Cross-sectional study conducted among first year Medical students of a medical college of Tripura in January, 2015. Results:The study revealed that majority of the students considered that the mode of expression of the teacher (63.30%), and use of humor (57.10%) during the classes make the classes more interesting and availability of the topic in the book was the commonest reason (41.80%) for their lack of attention during class. Majority of students opined that use of pictures, video clips etc. could make lectures and demonstrations more interesting and tutorials should be used for tough topics only and every student must be allowed to do the practical by themselves. Conclusions: The present study provides insights into student’s perceptions regarding lack of attention during classes and modes of making different classes more interesting.
Lessons Learned From a Direct Data Entry Phase 2 Clinical Trial Under a US Investigational New Drug Application

In order to assess the impact of direct data entry (DDE) on the clinical trial process, a single-site, phase 2 clinical trial, under a US investigational new drug application (IND), was performed where the clinical site entered each subject’s data into an electronic data capture (EDC) system at the time of the office visit and the clinical research team implemented a risk-based monitoring (RBM) plan. For DDE, the trial used EDC for data collection and the electronic clinical trial record (eCTR) as the subject’s electronic source (eSource) record. A clinical data monitoring plan (CDMoP) defined the scope of source document verification, the frequency and scope of online data review, and the criteria for when to perform onsite monitoring. As a result of this novel approach to clinical research operations, (1) there were no protocol violations as screening errors were picked up prior to treatment; (2) because there were minimal transcription errors from paper source records to the EDC system, there was a major reduction in onsite monitoring compared to comparable studies that use paper source records; (3) EDC edit checks were able to be modified early in the course of the clinical trial; (4) compliance issues were identified in real time and corrected; (5) there was rapid transparency and detection of safety issues; and (6) the clinical site indicated that there were major cost savings overall and estimated that just in terms of data entry, it was able to save 70 hours of labor by not using paper as the original source records. It is postulated that once the pharmaceutical industry adopts DDE and RBM, there will be major increases in productivity for sponsors, clinical sites, and CROs, as well as reduced time to database lock and the statistical analyses. In addition to the productivity increases, these processes and tools will improve data integrity and quality and potentially reduce overall monitoring resources and efforts by an estimated 50% to 60%.
The prevalence of post-abortion syndrome in patients presenting at Kalafong hospital's family medicine clinic after having a termination of pregnancy

ABSTRACT Background: Post-abortion syndrome (PAS) is said to be the emotional, psychological, physical and spiritual trauma caused by an abortion, which is an event outside the normal range of human experience. Post-abortion syndrome is a type of post-traumatic disorder and is characterised by a stressor (the abortion), the event being re-experienced, avoidance and/or numbing of general responsiveness, and physical symptoms such as insomnia and depression. The question was asked whether the patients at Kalafong Hospital experienced any of the after-effects of a termination of pregnancy and whether these effects would fulfill the criteria of post-abortion syndrome. Method: A prospective descriptive study was done over a six-month period. All female patients presenting at the Family Medicine Clinic of Kalafong Hospital who were known to have had a previous abortion on request were asked to participate in the study. After obtaining informed consent, a structured questionnaire on their psychological symptoms was completed by the participants with the help of the researcher. The questionnaire contained demographic data, as well as questions on the above-mentioned symptoms of PAS. To fulfill the criteria of PAS, the symptoms should have been present for more than a month and must have affected the subject's daily functioning. Results: Of the 48 woman recruited, 16 (33%) fulfilled the criteria of PAS, and more than 50% of the women had had some or other emotional or psychological after-effect. Conclusion: This study showed that one out of every three women presenting at Kalafong Hospital after abortion fulfilled the criteria of PAS. Since family physicians are committed to their patients and regard it as their duty to address problems prevalent in the community they serve, it is necessary to investigate further the possible link between termination of pregnancy and the emotional problems identified. It is imperative that women requesting termination of pregnancy receive comprehensive counseling prior to the procedure, as well as support thereafter, to ensure that they are not unnecessarily traumatised.
Questioning the Entrance Narrative

With hindsight about controversial exhibits such as the Enoia Gay at the National Air and Space Museum, Science in American Life at the National Museum of American History, and Old Glory at the Phoenix Art Museum, museum professionals can attest to the merits of evaluation but also to its limitations. These controversies, and others like them, have given rise to new questions. How could evaluation have helped to stem such controversy? How might museum directors use evaluation in a
The Effect of Three Test Methods on Reading Comprehension: An Experiment

This study carries out an experiment to find out the effect of three test methods—multiple-choice questions, gap filling and short answer questions—on reading comprehension. It is found that the three test methods have a significant effect on reading comprehension, gap filling is the most difficult, while multiple-choice questions and short answer questions are easier. Both the low-proficient and high-proficient students are affected by test method, there is no interaction effect. It is also found that it takes the longest time to complete short answer questions and the shortest time to complete multiple-choice questions.
Modifying alcohol consumption among high school students: An efficacy trial of an alcohol risk reduction program (PRIME for Life)

Purpose – PRIME for Life is an alcohol risk reduction program that has been used and refined in the USA for over 20 years. A Swedish version of the program has recently been adapted for use among Swedish high‐school students (age 18‐19). The objective of the study is to evaluate the effects of the program on youth alcohol consumption (including high risk drinking), attitudes and knowledge about the effects of alcohol use.Design/methodology/approach – The authors conducted a randomised controlled trial involving 23 schools and 926 students. Data collection was conducted with questionnaires focusing primarily on drinking behaviour. Participants were followed up at five and 20 months to assess changes in drinking behaviour, knowledge and attitudes towards alcohol.Findings – No significant program effects on drinking behaviour were found. Knowledge about the effects of alcohol consumption on health increased after the intervention, as did negative attitudes towards alcohol, but these effects eroded over time.
Prévalence du VIH/SIDA en milieu scolaire de Sarh: cas des élèves des établissements secondaires dépistés au Centre de Santé de Maïngara

Dans le Centre de Sante de Maingara (CSM) a Sarh, 138 eleves ont ete enquetes sur le plan de la connaissance du VIH/SIDA. Il s’agit de 81 filles et de 57 garcons des etablissements secondaires dont l’âge varie entre 13 a 25 ans. Le taux des eleves seropositifs a atteint 21,01% contre 78,99% de seronegatifs. On denombre 18 filles (14 celibataires et 4 mariees) et 11 garcons (8 celibataires et 3 maries) cas de seropositifs. Cependant, chez les filles mariees et garcons maries seronegatifs, le taux d’infection est limite a leur statut. 83,35% declarent avoir entendu parler du VIH/SIDA a la radio, dans les journaux, aupres des amis, des parents, des eleves contre 16,65% a la television et dans des centres d’orientations. Le depistage se fait par test dans les centres de depistage volontaire mais la peur, la discrimination, la stigmatisation de la perte d’emploi et des partenaires sont des facteurs qui limitent le depistage. L’utilisation du condom et le respect de soi sont autant de moyens efficaces pour la prevention. Mots-clefs : CSM, connaissances, depistage, eleves, VIH/SIDA, condom, Tchad. Abstract In the Center of Health of Maingara (CHM) in Sarh, 138 pupils have been investigated as regards to the knowledge of the HIV/SIDA. It is about 81 girls and 57 boys of the secondary establishments whose age varies between 13 to 25 years. The rate of the seropositive pupils reached 21,01% against 78,99% of seronegative. One counts 18 girls (14 bachelors and 4 brides) and 11 boys (8 bachelors and 3 bridegrooms) case of seropositive. However, at the married girls and seronegative married boys, the rate of infection is limited to their statute. 83,35% declare to have heard to speak of the VIH/SIDA to the radio, in the newspapers, by the friends, of the parents, of the pupils against 16,65% to the television and in centers of orientations. The tracking makes itself by test in the centers of voluntary tracking but the fear, the discrimination, the condemnation of the loss of employment and partners is the factors that limit the tracking. The use of the condom and the respect of oneself are as many efficient means for the prevention. Key-words : CHM, knowledge, tracking, pupils, HIV/SIDA, condom, Chad.
Good Corporate Governance Mechanism and Bank’s Financial Performance: Evidence In Indonesia

The purpose of this study is to analyze the impact of GCG mechanism on the financial performance of going public banks in Indonesia.235 observations were conducted based on purposive sampling in the period of 2005-2014. This research uses data analysis technique of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results of this study conclude that: (1) The measurement model showed better fit and convergent validity (2) The measurement model alsoshowxs different constructs because the correlation between the constructs is smaller than 0.9; (3) Good Corporate Governance mechanism has a positive and significant effect on the financial performance of going public banks in Indonesia. Keywords—GCG; financial performance; structural equation modelling
Applied Fluid Dynamics Handbook

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Do 40-Year-Old Facts Still Matter? Long-Run Effects of Federal Oversight under the Voting Rights Act

In 2013, the Supreme Court struck down parts of the Voting Rights Act that mandated federal oversight of election laws in discriminatory jurisdictions, prompting a spate of controversial new voting rules. Utilizing difference-in-differences to examine the act’s 1975 revision, I provide the first estimates of the effects of “preclearance” oversight. I find that preclearance increased long-run voter turnout by 4–8 percentage points, due to lasting gains in minority participation. Surprisingly, Democratic support dropped sharply in areas subject to oversight. Using historical survey and newspaper data, I provide evidence that this was the result of political backlash among racially conservative whites. (JEL D72, J15, K16)
Effects of venlafaxine on ethanol withdrawal syndrome in rats

The present study was designed to investigate the effects of venlafaxine, a serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), on ethanol withdrawal syndrome in rats. Adult male Wistar rats (187–319 g) were used for the study. Ethanol (7.2%, v/v) was given to rats by a liquid diet for 21 days. Control rats were pair‐fed an isocaloric liquid diet containing sucrose as a caloric substitute to ethanol. Venlafaxine (5, 10, 20 and 40 mg/kg) and saline were injected to rats intraperitoneally just before ethanol withdrawal. After the 2nd, 4th and 6th hour of ethanol withdrawal, rats were observed for 5 min, and withdrawal signs that included locomotor hyperactivity, agitation, stereotyped behaviour and wet dog shakes were recorded or rated. A second series of injections was given at the 6th hour after the first one, and rats were then tested for audiogenic seizures. Venlafaxine produced some inhibitory effects on locomotor hyperactivity, stereotypic behaviours and wet dog shakes. However, a two‐way anova of the data did not indicate any significant effect. It reduced the incidence of the audiogenic seizures at the 6th hour of ethanol withdrawal. Venlafaxine (20 mg/kg) also prolonged the latency of the seizures significantly. Our results suggest that acute venlafaxine treatment has limited beneficial effects on ethanol withdrawal syndrome in rats.
The concept of agency theory in electoral democracy

This essay analyses the doctrine of the law of agency in the context of electoral democracy in assessing the rights and liabilities of the political elite and the voting public. The principal-agent model was employed to expatiate challenges in the relationship between the agent’s performance and how the principal can reward or punish the agent through competitive elections. In doing so, the elected political authorities are deemed to be agents of state governance while the voters, and by extension the population, are seen as principals of the state. The principal-agent relationship generates the electoral accountability of representatives to constituents by checking and controlling the behaviour of the political elite to ensure that national programmes, policies and laws are applied for the benefit of the general public. The study concludes that voters, as principals, expect political agents to deliver public goods and services to their benefit and that failure do so attracts a vote of censure. This means that competitive elections create a relationship of formal accountability between political leaders and voters. This accountability minimises the ability of political leaders to use the advantage of information asymmetery.
PENGOBATAN TRADISIONAL, UPAYA MEMINIMALKAN BIAYA KESEHATAN MASYARAKAT DESA DI JAWA

Background: Traditional medicine is frequently perceived as negative and even though many people still practice. It the use of traditional medicine is mainly due cause to tradition. The villager tends to use traditional medicine as primary healing. This article tried to identify frequent diseases among Javanese and economic capability to afford health cost. Methods: Ethnography study using observation and in-depthinterview among 48 informants and 6 key informant of peasant community in Sleman, DIY and fisherman in Rembang, Central Java, during 2007-2008. Phenomenology approach used during data collection and analysis. Result: Masuk angin (wind illness) is a disease which frequently occur among the villager. Traditional medicine was applied because it is inexpensive, easy, effective and suitable with the cognitive related to the harmony (equilibrium). The principle of coining was binary opposition such as: hot x cold; loose x tight; angin masuk x angin keluar; better x awful and the equilibrium is the basic rational of traditional medicine. Recommendation: Traditional medicine must be recognized by the government and should be in equal position to modern medicine in order to reduce negative opinion, so the rational of it is recognized by others. Keywords: holistic, traditional, masuk angin, effective, cheap
Leisure pursuits: uncovering the ‘selective tradition’ in culture and well-being evidence for policy

ABSTRACT This article reconsiders the value of leisure studies to well-being evidence for policy-making. It presents secondary analyses of Office for National Statistics data from the Measuring National Well-being (MNW) debate (2010). It finds that leisure is more important to the nation than accounted for in official reports. Using Raymond Williams’ framework of ‘lived culture’ and ‘recorded culture’, the article interprets this analytical discrepancy as demonstrating the culture of ‘selective tradition’. Raymond Williams’ work is used to understand the sidelining of leisure in the MNW programme in two ways. Firstly, the article addresses survey design and analysis. It finds a methodological bias against free text data as evidence, affecting which aspects of cultural and social life appear central to well-being. Secondly, the article takes a discourse approach to cultural sector advocacy, which, in arguing the value of arts-related activity, relegates aspects of ‘culture as ordinary’ by default. These two selective traditions mean that ‘everyday participation’ is not valued in discussions of well-being evidence, advocacy or in the final MNW measures, despite its value to the public. This article prioritises everyday understandings of well-being over those of experts, offering an ethical and practical contribution to leisure studies and policy-making for well-being.