Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Integrating human factors with infection prevention and control

In this thought paper, the authors discuss the application of human factors principles within infection prevention and control activities. They argue that the time has come to strengthen infection prevention and control capacity and capability by embedding human factors principles, methods, expertise and tools. They suggest that a root and branch review, through a human factors lens, of infection prevention measures could help develop interventions that work safely within the complex sociotechnical system that is healthcare. At the Health Foundation, we are working to identify, test and demonstrate ways to manage risk in systems of care, and reduce the number of failures. We are conducting research and running improvement programmes to provide vital evidence and learning that can be shared across the health service.
Sulfur stable isotope indicators of residency in estuarine fish

Estuarine fish may remain as residents in areas with favorable conditions for feeding and refuge, but become mobile and transient where conditions are less favorable. We developed a new approach involving sulfur stable isotope (δ34S) distributions in fish muscle tissue to track residents and transients across estuarine salinity zones. Salinity tracking was based on δ34S contrasts between freshwater and marine waters. This 5‐yr study of two Louisiana estuaries showed that riverine and upper‐estuarine fish consistently had low δ34S values (−5‰ to +5‰) in contrast to fish from the lower, more marine portion of estuaries that had higher δ34S values (11–17‰). Residents were identified using tests of normality within community‐level δ34S distributions, and conceptually were considered animals permanently residing at the sampling station but also any animals present from nearby areas with similar salinities. Transients had δ34S values atypical of both the location of capture and the local salinity regime. Results showed good resolution of fish movement at small 0.1–4‐km scales for low‐salinity (< 2) upper‐estuary stations, and good detection of long‐range migrants from the upper estuary into the lower estuary at a coarser spatial scale of 10–30 km. On an average basis, 2/3 of the estuarine fish fauna was resident and 1/3 transient. Transients were a minority in most species but commonly included small as well as large fish. This novel δ34S approach may be a general technique for evaluating fish residency and movement across salinity zones in estuaries.
Developing generalisable measures of knowledge and skill outcomes in higher education

We know much about higher education, but very little about assessing student knowledge and skill in ways which are generalisable beyond specific subjects or courses. This paper argues for greater progress in this rapidly developing area of higher education. It suggests approaches for enhancing the assessment of student knowledge and skill, and considers how these might underpin a model of assessment standards. Preliminary observations are made in conclusion about what might be required to bring such changes into practice. The analysis is by no means intended to be exhaustive, but rather to provide a discursive snapshot of a few main trends and possible
Pressure Ulcers in Critical Care Units: Research Notes from the Jordanian Context

Pressure ulcer is a common problem among hospitalized patients, especially those admitted to critical care units. Limited evidence existed about this problem in this particular population worldwide and in Jordan. This paper will describe the existed literature regarding pressure ulcer within Jordanian context focusing on the critical care units. Keywords: Pressure ulcer, critical care unit, Jordan
Provenance of sands from Cazones, Acapulco, and Bahía Kino beaches, México

Petrographic, major, trace, and rare-earth element geochemistry of sands from three beaches of Mexico (Cazones, Acapulco, and Bahia Kino) were studied to determine their provenance. The textural study reveals that the proportion of quartz is higher in Bahia Kino (~48–83 %) than in Cazones (~22–48 %) and Acapuclo (~20–48 %) sands. Most of the sand samples are classiﬁ ed as felsic sands using SiO2 content. The variations in SiO2, Fe2O3, MgO, TiO2 contents and Al2O3/TiO2, K2O/Na2O, SiO2/Al2O3 ratios among the three study areas reﬂ ect differences in source rock characteristics. The low Chemical Index of Alteration values (CIA: ~38–58) suggest the prevalence of week weathering conditions in the source regions. A steady weathering trend identiﬁ ed in the A-CN-K diagram for Acapulco and Cazones sands is indicative of uplift along the source region and indicates that sands were derived from diverse sources. A major variation in ΣREE content is observed in Acapulco sands (~22–390 ppm) than in Cazones (~49–83 ppm) and Bahia Kino sands (~50–89 ppm), and is likely due to differences in fractionation of minerals. However, all the sand samples show similar REE patterns with enriched LREE, depleted HREE and a negative Eu anomaly. The comparison of REE data of sands with those of source rocks located relatively close to the study areas suggest that Cazones and Acapulco sands were derived from felsic and intermediate rocks, whereas Bahia Kino sands were derived from felsic rocks.
Learning within an Occupational Therapy PrograDl

Because of the increasing use of technology to enhance learning in higher educationl particularly in the professionsl the aim of this study was to explore student perceptions of electronic learning (e-Iearning) within one nlodule of the occupational therapy curriculum at a universilJ' in the United Kingdom. TwenlJ' participants sorted 30 statelnents taken fr011} the literature by indicating how lnuch each statement reflected their own experience of the e-Iearning component of their program. Following analysisl two factors were identified indicating two distinct perceptions of e-Iearning. One factor was interpreted as a preference for traditional lectures along with a perception that technology hindered students l learning. The other factor revealed a view that the use of technology was beneficial and a part of students l learning. Using Qmethodology showed the interconnectedness of the issues in e-Iearning. Ways to improve the instructional design of the module to enable students of both views to engage interactively with the content are discussed.
Bivariate distribution characteristics of spatial structure in five different Pinus massoniana forests

Bivariate distribution is an effective approach to spatial structure analysis. Combined with two of the three structure parameters (uniform angle index (W), dominance (U) and mingling (M)), the structural bivariate characteristics of five different Pinus massoniana forests were explored in this study. Our objective was to provide a theoretical direction for structure-based and detailed management in P. massoniana forests. The bivariate traits showed that mixed artificial or secondary forests predominated by P. massoniana trees do not typically achieve the highest mingling level. Trees under extreme mingling conditions were rare and typically comprised of non-dominant species instead of dominant ones in P. massoniana forests; these trees were generally overtopped and randomly distributed. Management implications can be extracted comparing the bivariate traits between all species and dominant species. The original community structure, development stage, and mixed-tree species number affect the univariate M and, furthermore, the two bivariate U-M and W-M distributions in mixed forests. Forest type has little effect on all-species W-U traits compared to those of the dominant species. U-M traits should be adjusted first if the random frequency values are highest in W-U and W-M bivariate distribution, and it is necessary to determine whether these two bivariate traits shade the W univariate. Adjustments made based on bivariate distribution can reveal poor frequency combinations for foresters to target; this allows the simultaneous adjustment of dual aspects of forest structure based on one bivariate index. Our results show that bivariate distribution may provide very useful information for the management of P. massoniana and other forests.
Modeling the consequences on late Triassic environment of intense pulse-like degassing during the Central Atlantic Magmatic Province using the GEOCLIM model

Abstract. The Triassic-Jurassic boundary (TJB) is associated with one of the five largest mass extinctions of the Phanerozoic. A deep carbon cycle perturbation and a carbonate production crisis are observed during the late Triassic. The Central Atlantic Magmatic Province (CAMP), one of the most important large igneous provinces of the Phanerozoic, emplaced at the TJB. To understand the carbon cycle perturbations observed at the TJB, we investigate the consequences of CO2 degassing associated to the CAMP emplacement on atmospheric and oceanic carbon cycle. The CO2 input within the atmosphere due to volcanism has been modeled using a global biogeochemical cycle box model (COMBINE) coupled with a climate model (FOAM). Weathering fluxes and CO2 equilibrium are constrained by the Rhaetian paleogeography and different scenarios of the CAMP emplacement are modeled. The study focuses (1) on the geological record and the carbonate productions crisis and (2) on the sedimentary carbon isotope record. For point (1), comparison of different modeling scenarios shows that a Gaussian CO2 emission distribution over the duration of the main activity phase of the CAMP fails in reproducing any of the geological observations, mainly the carbonate production crisis observed in the late Rhaetian sediments. Contrastingly, intense degassing peaks lead to successive decrease in carbonate production as observed in the geological record. For point (2), the perturbations of carbon cycle due to the degassing of CO2 with a mantellic carbon isotopic composition of −5‰ do not reproduce the intensity of the observed carbon isotope excursions. This was achieved in our model by assuming a mantellic carbon isotopic composition of −20‰. Even if this hypothesis requires further investigations, such low values may be associated to degassing of carbon from pools of light isotopic carbon located at the transition zone (Cartigny, 2010), possibly linked to setting of large igneous provinces (LIP's). Breakdown of biological primary productivity can also partially account for the sedimentary carbon isotope excursions and for the observed increase of atmospheric pCO2.
Algorithmic Complexity and Statistical Mechanics 1

We apply the algorithmic complexity theory to statistical mechanics; in particular, we consider the maximum entropy principle and the entropy concentration theorem for non-ordered data in a non-probabilistic setting. The main goal of this paper is to deduce asymptotic relations for the frequencies of energy levels in a non-ordered collection ! N = [! 1,. ,! N] from the assumption of maximality
Genetic distances and phylogenetic analysis suggest that Baillonius cassin, 1867 is a Pteroglossus Illiger, 1811 (Piciformes : Ramphastidae)

A close relationship between the monotypic Baillonius Cassin, 1867 and Pteroglossus Illiger, 1811 has been previously suggested by morphological, behavioral and molecular data. In the present work, we show that phylogenetic analysis of a fragment of mitochondrial cytochrome b sequences places Baillonius within Pteroglossus. This association received a strong support from maximum likelihood bootstrap and Bayesian posterior probabilities. The recovered tree topology shows that Baillonius bailloni is more closely related to Pteroglossus inscriptus, being P. bitorquatus as sister clade to them. These three species, in turn, are a sister clade to P. aracari, P. castanotis and P. torquatus. Pteroglossus beauharnaesii is the sister lineage to all Ptero- glossus and Baillonius. Moreover, genetic distances for Baillonius and Pteroglossus are the lowest between any Ramphastinae genera among themselves or between any genus and Baillonius or Pteroglossus. Therefore, based on our phylogenetic reconstruction and genetic distance analyses and other previously published non-molecular data, we suggest that Baillonius bailloni to be renamed Pteroglossus bailloni following nomencla- tural priority. Accepted 15 May 2004.
The influence of enviromental and genetic factors on developmnt of glaucoma

Glaucoma belongs to the heterogeneous group of diseases that lead to disorders in the field of vision, which are caused by elevated intraocular pressure. The common feature of these diseases is optic neuropathy, i.e. impairment of the eyesight, which results in the decreased vision. Untreated glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness, after cataract. Unfortunately, usually in the initial phase, it does not exhibit any clear symptoms that would indicate this disease. The most common type is Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG), incidence of this type of glaucoma amounts to more than 50% of glaucoma cases in developed countries. The etiology is not fully understood yet. Probably both, the genetics and environmental factors, (among other heavy metals) impact the occurrence of glaucoma. Determination of the cause would help to improve the diagnostics of glaucoma and it would also provide basis, among others to biotechnologists and biologists, for searching for new medications. This studies are difficult and they require a lot of dedication and commitment, but interest in the etiology of these changes is still growing. This publication attempts to provide insight into the most important issues and possible causes of incidence, e.g. what is the impact of environmental pollution (concentration of selected heavy metals) and mutations of selected genes. We want to see are these polymorphisms occur in our country. If we will observe this changes what, we want to check how often they occur and how they correlate with the concentrations of metal ions in the blood. Our research focus on the detection of new glaucoma markers and better understanding of the etiology this disease.
The Mechanical and Psychological Effects of Electoral Systems

Having two votes for the same election or two simultaneous elections with different electoral systems provides a golden opportunity to ascertain the impact of the electoral system and to sort out the relative magnitude of mechanical and psychological effects on parties and voters. The authors propose a new methodology for estimating such effects and apply that methodology to 13 elections, 9 in Switzerland and 4 in Japan. The authors find mechanical effects to dominate in half of the elections examined, most particularly in the more recent Swiss elections. They discuss the implications of these findings.
China's Sex Ratio and Crime: Behavioral Change or Financial Necessity?

This paper uses survey and experimental data from prison inmates and comparable non-inmates to examine the drivers of rising criminality in China. Consistent with socio-biological research on other species, we find that China's high sex-ratios are associated with greater risk-taking and impatience amongst males. These underlying behavioral impacts explain some part of the increase in criminality. The primary avenue through which the sex-ratio increases crime, however, is the direct pressure on men to appear financially attractive in order to find a partner in the marriage market. These marriage market pressures result in a higher propensity to commit financially rewarding crimes.
EFEITOS DA ASSOCIAÇÃO DE FENTANIL E DROPERIDOL NA CONCENTRAÇÃO ALVEOLAR MÍNIMA DO DESFLURANO, EM CÃES (EFFECTS OF THE FENTANIL/DROPERIDOL ASSOCIATION IN THE MINIMUM ALVEOLAR CONCENTRATION OF DESFLURANE, IN DOGS)

1 Professor Assistente Doutor, Depto. de Clínica e Cirurgia Veterinária, FCAV / Unesp Campus de Jaboticabal, SP. 2 Pós-graduando do Curso de Doutorado em Cirurgia Veterinária Área de Concentração em Cirurgia – FCAV / Unesp Campus de Jaboticabal, SP 3 Pós-graduando do Curso de Mestrado em Cirurgia Veterinária Área de Concentração em Cirurgia – FCAV / Unesp Campus de Jaboticabal, SP 4 Pós-graduanda do Curso de Doutorado em Cirurgia Veterinária Área de Concentração em Cirurgia – FCAV / Unesp Campus de Jaboticabal, SP 5 Pós-graduando do Curso de Mestrado em Cirurgia Veterinária Área de Concentração em Cirurgia – FCAV / Unesp Campus de Jaboticabal, SP EFEITOS DA ASSOCIAÇÃO DE FENTANIL E DROPERIDOL NA CONCENTRAÇÃO ALVEOLAR MÍNIMA DO DESFLURANO, EM CÃES
INNOVATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF THE INVESTMENT CASTING OF PRECIOUS ALLOYS

Various techniques and technologies have been developed and fine-tuned in recent years which have made it possible to improve the investment casting process and extend its field of applicability such as, for example, the application of rapid prototyping, rapid manufacturing, casting simulation and “non-traditional” materials. In the past decades, companies working in the precious metals sector could keep in their collection the same products for a long period, eventually applying minor modifications. Nowadays innovation is considered one of the key point for the success of the production, coupled to an increased attention towards quality and reliability of the product. The present paper deals with an analysis of some of the innovations introduced into the investment casting of precious metals in the recent years, in terms of process analysis, new materials involved for the fabrication and metal alloys.
Monetary Union and the Economic Geography of Europe

Monetary union is likely to change the spatial structure of economic activity in the EU. This article reviews what is known about these effects and discusses the implications for EMU. We argue that EMU is likely to promote a modest increase in specialization amongst EU countries, although industry-specific shocks are sufficiently small for this not to pose further difficulties for macroeconomic management. Improvements in market access are likely to raise income levels in insiders relative to outsiders. Taking a very long-term view, the urban structure of the EU might be expected to become more polarized, developing a steeper size distribution.
Discovery AP2/ERF family genes in silico in Medicago truncatula

Medicago truncatula is a legume model plant due to its small genome and it has been used to study the molecular events of legume biology. As a crucial plant-specific gene family, AP2/EREBP transcription factors (TFs) are important for plant development and biotic and abiotic stress responses. The purpose of the work was to determine AP2/ERF family genes in silico of M. truncatula , and also sheds light on molecular mechanism of stress responses of AP2/EREBPs. We investigated AP2/ERF family genes of M. truncatula using BLAST search. Thirty-seven (37) AP2/ERF family genes were identified and sorted into the corresponding subfamily or subgroup, with sequences alignment and phylogenetic analysis of the AP2-like TFs proteins between in Arabidopsis and in M. truncatula , and expression patterns of putative 35 AP2/ERF family genes in M. truncatula were revealed. Identification of AP2/ERF family genes would make them easier to clone and position those functional genes, and which also would open new opportunities for the study of molecular regulatory network of stress resistance in M. truncatula . Keywords : Medicago truncatula , transcription factor, AP2/ERF African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 12(23), pp. 3636-3642
Fingering Convection in Red Giants Revisited

Fingering (thermohaline) convection has been invoked for several years as a possible extra-mixing which could occur in Red Giant stars due to the modification of the chemical composition induced by nuclear reactions in the hydrogen burning zone. Recent studies show however that this mixing is not sufficient to account for the needed surface abundances. A new prescription for fingering convection, based on 3D numerical simulations has recently been proposed (BGS). The resulting mixing coefficient is larger than the ones previously given in the literature. We compute models using this new coefficient and compare them to previous studies. We use the LPCODE stellar evolution code with the GNA generalized version of the mixing length theory to compute Red Giant models and we introduce fingering convection using the BGS prescription. The results show that, although the fingering zone now reaches the outer dynamical convective zone, the efficiency of the mixing is not enough to account for the observations. The fingering mixing coefficient should be increased by two orders of magnitude for the needed surface abundances to be reached. We confirm that fingering convection cannot be the mixing process needed to account for surface abundances in RGB stars.
MICROSATELLITE ANALYSIS OF INTRA CULTIVAR DIVERSITY IN ‘ CHINNARASAM ’ MANGO FROM ANDHRA PRADESH , INDIA

‘Chinnarasam’, a juicy cultivar of mango (Mangifera indica L.), is among the most important mangoes of an Indian State of Andhra Pradesh, whose production and quality is variable across the State. Twenty accessions of ‘Chinnarasam’ (CR Acc-l to CR Acc-20) were selected from 9 locations spread over 6 districts, representing all the three eco-geographical regions (Coastal Andhra, Rayalaseema and Telangana) of Andhra Pradesh. Their leaves were sampled to study intracultivar diversity following microsatellite analysis. The dendrogram generated based on unweighted pair group mean with arithmetic average, showed three major groups of accessions, which followed geographical separation. Twenty out of 109 mango-specific microsatellites validated, were polymorphic (18.34%). Microsatellites produced a total of 62 alleles, of which 31 were polymorphic (50%). The Jaccard’s similarity coefficient ranged from 0.54 to 1.00. Existence of intracultivar genetic diversity (up to 46%) indicates that ‘Chinnarasam’ whatsoever cultivated throughout the State is not a pure clone, which allows the genetic breeding of this cultivar by means of mass selection. Microsatellite markers have proven useful in assessing intracultivar genetic diversity and identifying accessions of ‘Chinnarasam’ cultivar.
The Color Arrangement of Working Clothes for Visibility in Machine Industrial Work Site

This study is about the evaluation of the color arrangements of working clothes that are harmonized with working environment and assist in the protection of workers in industrial sites. This study attempted color arrangement design with the intention of giving order to the colors of working environment and working clothes so as to help improve the safety of work and the management aspects including human resource management, efficiency improvement, and the practice of business ethics. The study method consisted of literature research, empirical research, and evaluation research. The literature research performed theoretical examination about colors, industrial safety, and visibility. Three actual outdoor work sites in the machine industry were chosen and pictures were taken at 20-30 m from workers. The background colors of the work environment of each work site and the colors of the working clothes that were actually worn were analyzed through color values measured with a color-difference meter(CR-400). As a result, it was found that between value and chroma which affect visibility, color arrangement based on differences in chroma could be a greater influence than color arrangement based on differences in value. The results of this study could assist the integration of color schemes among working environment colors, people and working clothes by suggesting color arrangements with improved visibility that are applicable to the working clothes of domestic machine manufacturers that are playing a pivotal role in domestic industries and by presenting appropriate guidelines.