Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Graph Wavelet Neural Network

We present graph wavelet neural network (GWNN), a novel graph convolutional neural network (CNN), leveraging graph wavelet transform to address the shortcomings of previous spectral graph CNN methods that depend on graph Fourier transform. Different from graph Fourier transform, graph wavelet transform can be obtained via a fast algorithm without requiring matrix eigendecomposition with high computational cost. Moreover, graph wavelets are sparse and localized in vertex domain, offering high efficiency and good interpretability for graph convolution. The proposed GWNN significantly outperforms previous spectral graph CNNs in the task of graph-based semi-supervised classification on three benchmark datasets: Cora, Citeseer and Pubmed.
Effect of Circuit Training on TNF Alpha Levels and Six Minutes Walk Test in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure

Abstract: Physical exercise in patients with heart failure can decrease the level of proinflammatory biomarkers andincrease functional capacity. Circuit training is one of the most advantageous exercise models because it improves cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle strength.This study aimed to investigate the effect of circuit training on TNF alphaandsix minutes walk test in patients with chronic heart failure in RSUP Dr. Kariadi. Twenty-six stable chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction patients were randomized into exercise group that received circuit training in the rehabilitation center of Kariadi Hospital for a month and control group. TNF- α levels as a inflammatory biomarker and distance of six minute walk test as a functional capacity parameter were taken before and after the exercise period.Nine-teensubjects completed the study without any significant side effects.There was no significant difference in TNF-α levels before and after treatment between treatment groups and control groups (p=0,513). The treatment group with circuit training showed a greater increase in distance of six minute walk test than the control group (p=0,034). It was concluded that circuit training in patients with chronic heart failure can increase distance of six minute walk test, but no changes in TNF alpha levels. Keywords: Circuit training, TNF-a, six minute walk test
Awareness and Self-Perceived Risk of Cervical Cancer among Women Living in Namuwongo, an Informal Settlement in Kampala, Uganda

Background: Cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among women of reproductive age in sub Saharan Africa. However there is limited data on the level of awareness and perceived risk among women in peri urban slums of which most of the occupants are mainly women of reproductive age. Methods: We carried out a population based cross-sectional study in Namuwongo, a peri urban slum in Kampala in 2016. Data was collected using a pretested interviewer administered questionnaire, entered and analyzed using SPSS 22.0. Results: Most participants, 259/311 (83.3%) had heard about cervical cancer and (87.5%) knew that cervical cancer can be prevented by early detection. Their main sources of information included Media such as radio and TV (47.6%) and healthcare professionals at the health facility (37.6%), friends and family (14.1%). Almost half of the participants (47.9 %) didn't know about the possibility of prevention of cervical cancer through HPV vaccination. About 219/311 (70.4%) perceived themselves to be at risk for cervical cancer in this study. Although majority had heard about cervical cancer, 209 (67.2%) didn't know of any signs and symptoms of cervical cancer and the mean age of HPV vaccination mentioned was 2.41 (± 0.77), much younger than the current recommended age category of 10-14 years. The mean age for starting screening was 10.77 (± 9.87) compared to the normal recommended age of screening 21 and above. Conclusion: Most of participants in this study had heard about cervical cancer although their knowledge of symptoms, preventive measures and importance of cervical cancer screening was low. Majority of the women perceived that they were at risk of developing cervical cancer although they were hardly knowledgeable of any reasons for their perceptions. There is need for more public awareness campaigns to provide detailed in-depth information to enhance knowledge on cervical cancer in informal settlements like slum populations.
Spiral of Silence in Recommender Systems

It has been established that, ratings are missing not at random in recommender systems. However, little research has been done to reveal how the ratings are missing. In this paper we present one possible explanation of the missing not at random phenomenon. We verify that, using a variety of different real-life datasets, there is a spiral process for a silent minority in recommender systems where (1) people whose opinions fall into the minority are less likely to give ratings than majority opinion holders; (2) as the majority opinion becomes more dominant, the rating possibility of a majority opinion holder is intensifying but the rating possibility of a minority opinion holder is shrinking; (3) only hardcore users remain to rate for minority opinions when the spiral achieves its steady state. Our empirical findings are beneficial for future recommendation models. To demonstrate the impact of our empirical findings, we present a probabilistic model that mimics the generation process of spiral of silence. We experimentally show that, the presented model offers more accurate recommendations, compared with state-of-the-art recommendation models.
The acceptability, feasibility and possible benefits of a group-based intervention targeting intolerance of uncertainty in adolescent inpatients with anorexia nervosa

Abstract Despite the effectiveness of family-based interventions for adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN), up to 30% of patients may not fully benefit. Comorbidity such as depression and anxiety, of which Intolerance of Uncertainty (IU) is established as a key predictor, may account for this reduced treatment response. This pilot study evaluates the acceptability, feasibility and possible benefits of a group-based intervention targeting IU in adolescent inpatients with AN. Ten female patients received a 12-session open-group intervention adapted from a previously developed intervention for adults which took a cognitive behavioural stance and included sessions on psychoeducation and raising awareness around IU, problem-solving in the context of uncertainty, beliefs about worry, behavioural experiments and relapse prevention. Fifty-five staff hours were required to run the group and resources were suitably adapted from adult materials. Patients rated the intervention as acceptable and there were no dropouts. Qualitative outcomes highlighted patients benefited from the group and there was a trend towards IU reducing after the intervention and at 3-month follow-up, although the improvements fell short of a meaningful change in therapy cut-off. Results suggest the group was feasible to run and acceptable to patients and warrants further investigation to optimise possible clinical benefits.
Strontium Ranelate Elevates Expression of Heme Oxygenase-1 and Decreases Alveolar Bone Loss in Rats

ABSTRACT Objectives The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of strontium ranelate on ligature-induced periodontitis in rats and assess the putative involvement of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) pathway in these effects. Material and Methods Male Wistar rats underwent nylon ligature placement around maxillary molars and were treated (v.o.) with strontium ranelate (20 or 100 mg/kg) for 7 days. After that, rats were euthanized and histomorphometric/histopathological analyses and RT-PCR for HO-1 expression were performed. Results Strontium ranelate (20 or 100 mg/kg) prevented bone resorption by 28% and 38%, respectively. Strontium ranelate treatment (100 mg/kg) up-regulated (P < 0.05) heme oxygenase-1 mRNA levels in the gingival tissues in comparison to control groups. Conclusions Strontium ranelate prevented periodontal bone loss in experimental periodontitis in rats while heme oxygenase-1 mRNA levels increased after treatment.
Special animals from a special place? The fauna from HK29A at Predynastic Hierakonpolis

Locality HK29A at Predynastic Hierakonpolis has been identified as a ceremonial center based on archaeological, architectural and macrobotanical data, although alternative func tions as a feasting or butchery site have also been proposed. Animal bone assemblages ex cavated at the locality in the 1980s and in 2002 have been studied and are compared in detail to those from other localities at Hierakonpolis, as well as from other Predynastic sites in Upper and Lower Egypt. The comparisons show that HK29A shares several features with other Upper Egyptian sites, which can be related to their similar ecological settings. The fauna from Hierakonpolis settlement localities in general, including HK29A, show some peculiarities that distinguish them from other Predynastic sites in Upper Egypt, which may be explained by the status of the site as a large and powerful center. More importantly, the comparisons clearly show that the fauna from HK29A has some unique features not shared with any other locality at Hierakonpolis. They are argued to reflect a variety of sym bolic roles that animals had, which probably changed throughout the period of use of the locality. Moreover, the faunal remains testify of the high social status of the people taking part in the clearly special activities at HK29A.
Occupational Blood Exposures at a Dental faculty, a three year review

Dental healthcare workers and dental students are frequently exposed to blood-borne pathogens. These include human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C (HCV), all of which can be contracted through needle stick and sharps injuries or mucosal splashes. Approximately 24.9% of adults and children in South Africa are known to be living with HIV/AIDS, and many more may currently be undiagnosed. As approximately one million people died of AIDS during 2003, HIV poses a substantial risk to dental healthcare workers who are regularly in contact with the blood and body fluids of patients. A report containing worldwide data up to September 1997 documented 94 healthcare workers with occupationally acquired HIV infection and refers to another 170 possible but unconfirmed cases. Eighty-seven percent of the documented infections were associated with a percutaneous injury. Among these, 9 dental healthcare workers were possibly infected with HIV. It is interesting to note that even though 70% of the world’s HIV-infected population lives in sub-Saharan Africa, to date only 4% of worldwide cases of occupational HIV infections have been reported from this region. The average risk of HIV infection after being exposed to HIV infected blood via a needle stick injury or cut is less than 0.3%. The risk after exposure of the eye, nose, or mouth to HIVinfected blood is 0.09% (95% CI: 0.006-0.50%). Prompt anti-HIV therapy reduces this risk by about 80%. In addition to the risk of HIV infection, dental healthcare workers and students also face substantial risk via exposure to HBV and HCV. OCCUPATIONAL BLOOD EXPOSURES AT A DENTAL FACULTY: A THREE YEAR REVIEW
Exploring the dark continent with fibre Bragg gratings

The lower gastrointestinal tract has been referred to as the ‘Dark Continent’ of the human body because it is so hard to access without resorting to a surgeon’s blade. In response to an unmet clinical need we have developed a fibre optic manometry catheter that is now in clinical use across Australia and New Zealand. The unparalleled detail of colonic activity that these devices provide is being hailed as ground breaking by global experts. In this paper we present the design and clinical application of the catheters, and also some of the (sometimes surprising) requirements of our clinical colleagues.
Psychotic Attacks Due to Toxic Neurobrucellosis in Two Adolescent Patients

Psychotic attacks due to toxic neurobrucellosis in two adolescent patients Brucellosis is a multisystem disease which can present with a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations and complications and affect the central nervous system directly or indirectly. Immunopathologic mechanisms like T-cell mediated cytotoxicity and microglia activation are suggested to play a role in neurobrucellosis. The diagnosis of toxic neurobrucellosis is confirmed by isolation of Brucella organism from blood cultures and/or positive Coombs Wright test and the Standard agglutination test (SAT) in serum when there are no cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) findings. The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of brain in patients with neurobrusellosis may show different findings mimicking such neurological diseases as inflammation, white matter changes and vascular involvements and other infectious and inflammatory conditions. Different clinical manifestations of neurobrucellosis have been described including meningitis, meningoencephalitis, myelitis, and psychiatric disorders. It has been indicated in case studies that neurobrucellosis may lead to psychotic disorders. In this study, we present two adolescents who presented with psychotic symptoms due to toxic neurobrucellosis.
PREVALENCE OF ORAL ULCERATION AMONG JORDANIAN PEOPLE

The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of oral ulcerations among Jordanian patients attending the outpatient’s dental clinics at King Hussein Medical Centre during the year 2010. Patients who attended King Hussein Medical Centre out patients dental clinics were interviewed and examined in relation to the presence, size, shape and duration of the oral ulcers. Past history and other related questions were asked and included in the study. Out 0f the 2945 patients interviewed, 1210 had oral ulcers also at the time of examination or had suffered sometime in the past. This gave prevalence of oral ulceration of 41.08%. It was concluded that oral ulceration is a common mucosal disorder among Jordanian people.
Evaluation of Local Chickens Erythrocyte in Alamata District, North Ethiopia

This study was conducted on local chicken in Alamata district from January to April 2010 to evaluate local chicken erythrocyte and to see the effect of sex and age on these values. A total of 262 chickens were randomly selected and whole blood was collected using EDTA coated test tubes. The blood samples collected were subjected to laboratory analysis to determine the value of PCV, Hb concentratioon, and RBC count. MCV, MCH and MCHC were calculated from the values of PCV, Hb concentration and RBC count. It was found that the mean values for PCV, Hb, and RBC count were 39.16% (38.09-40.22 at 95%CI); 9.46gm/dl (9.21-9.71 at 95% CI) and 3.34 x106/mm3 (3.20-3.47 x106/mm3 at 95%CI) respectively. The calculated values for MVC, MCH and MCHC were 126.34fl, 31.10pg and 24.79%, respectively. Statistically significant (p 0.05) for young and adult local chicken. Again the difference in mean values for PCV and MCHC in male and female chickens were statistically significant (p 0.05) was found in mean values of RBC count, Hb concentration, MCV and MCH between male and female chicken. It is recommended that this finding can be considered when there is a need of normal hematological values of local chicken.
The Characteristics of Pregnant Women Who Use Rear Seats and the Factors Associated with Rear Seat Belt Use in a Suburban Area of Japan

Abstract Objective: This study was conducted to identify high-risk pregnant women by examining the characteristics of pregnant women who do not normally use rear seat belts in automobiles during pregnancy among actual rear seat users in a provincial city of Japan. Methods: We employed a descriptive analysis of cross-sectional survey data collected via self-administered questionnaires at seven obstetric facilities in Maebashi. We analyzed the data of 1,085 pregnant women. Results: A total of 72.1% (782/1,085) of the women rode in the front passenger seat during pregnancy, and 27.9% (303/1,085) rode in the rear passenger seat. The percentages of nulliparous and parous women who used front passenger seats before and during pregnancy were 69.6% (536/770) and 30.4% (234/770), respectively. The percentages of those who used the rear passenger seats before and during pregnancy were 3.2% (8/248) and 96.8% (240/248), respectively. The factors associated with rear seat use by parous pregnant women before and during pregnancy were having one child and an educational attainment of a bachelor’s degree or above. The factors associated with starting, maintaining, or increasing regular rear seat belt use by parous pregnant women after pregnancy began were having a higher education, having one child, and perceiving that seat belt use during pregnancy is compulsory. Conclusion: These results suggest that targeting the health education of parous women and encouraging them to wear seat belts during pregnancy may lead to an increase in the number of rear seat belt users in further longitudinal studies.
Causal Attributions, Social Support and Psychological Morbidity in Patients Undergoing Thyroid Surgery

Purpose: The primary objective of the present study was to investigate the course of anxiety and depression in thyroidectomy. The second objective was to investigate the association between somatic symptoms and psychological symptoms, and the final objective was to identify the sociodemographic, clinical, and psychosocial factors that affect psychiatric morbidity. Methods: This prospective study, 101 patients who were admitted to the Endocrine Surgery Clinic of the Department of General Surgery, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, University of Istanbul, with thyroid pathology were included in the study. Data were collected before surgery, and in the early, and late periods after surgery. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview form, a visual analogue scale, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. Results: The average scores of anxiety and depression before surgery were statistically significantly higher compared with the early and late periods after surgery (P<0.001). Psychological morbidity was identified about 10% of patients before surgery and remained after thyroidectomy. A poor positive correlation founded between somatic symptoms and psychological condition in period surgery (P<0.05). Various sociodemographic features and psychosocial parameters affected anxiety and depression level (P<0.05). Conclusion: Anxiety and depression level in thyroid diseases decreased after thyroidectomy. These patients may express psychologic distress through somatic symptoms. Screening of psychological morbidity is suggested in patients planned thyroid surgery, especially in women, low-educated, inadequate social support, attributed to psychological causes.
ANALISIS DAN EVALUASI SISA MATERIAL KONSTRUKSI MENGGUNAKAN FAULT TREE ANALYSIS (FTA) (STUDI KASUS PADA PROYEK PEMBANGUNAN GEDUNG PASCASARJANA UNIVERSITAS ISLAM MALANG)

Dalam pembangunan proyek gedung Pascasarjana Universitasitas Islam Malang menghasilkan sisa material yang berdampak pada biaya proyek itu sendiri. Agar kedepannya dapat meminimalisir sisa material yang dihasilkan diperlukan analisis penyebab sisa material tersebut terjadi. Pada penelitian ini digunakan metode Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) untuk menganalisis penyebabnya. FTA digunakan karena pada FTA menyediakan metode untuk menentukan penyebab terjadinya kejadian yang tidak diinginkan. Dan untuk melakukan analisis lebih lanjut penyebab sisa material digunakan aljabar Boolean. Penelitian ini adalah analisis deskriptif dimana penelitian dilakukan dengan mengumpulkan data primer berupa kuisioner dan wawancara serta data sekunder berupa data-data proyek itu sendiri. Dalam penelitian ini kejadian puncak didapatkan dari dua material dengan nilai biaya sisa material tertinggi yakni baja tulangan dan tiang pancang. Hasil analisis yang didapat adalah kejadian dominan atau penyebab utama yang menyebabkan terjadinya sisa material. Penyebab paling dominan yang menyebabkan sisa material baja tulangan adalah pekerja yang kurang pengalaman, alat yang konslet, alat yang sudah aus, voltase listrik naik turun, pemotongan mengikuti desain, koordinasi yang kurang, mandor kurang disiplin, pekerja kurang teliti dan perubahan desain yang mendadak. Sedangkan tiang pancang adalah ketidaktelitian memeriksa material yang diterima. Kata kunci : Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Sisa Material, Biaya Konstruksi
Predicting loneliness in older age using two measures of loneliness

ABSTRACT Older people are especially vulnerable to loneliness and this has become a major public health concern for people in later life. In this paper, we propose a machine learning based approach to predict loneliness probability using two gradient boosting algorithms, XGBoost and LightGBM. The predictive models are built using data from a large nationally representative sample from, the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) that had seven successive waves (2002–2015). Two measures of loneliness were applied to investigate the impact of different measure strategies on the prediction of loneliness. The models achieved good performance with a high Area Under Curve (AUC) and a low Logarithmic Loss (LogLoss) on the test data, i.e. AUC (0.88) and LogLoss (0.24) using the single-item direct measure of loneliness, and AUC (0.84) and LogLoss (0.31) using the multi-item indirect measure of loneliness. A wide range of variables were investigated to identify significant risk factors associated with loneliness. Specific categories associated with important variables were also recognized by the models. Such information will further enhance our understanding and knowledge of the causes of loneliness in elderly people.
THE SURVEY OF PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT STATUS AND ITS RELATION TO FEAR AND ANXIETY OF CABG CANDIDATE PATIENT'S IN IMAM ALI'S HOSPITAL OF KERMANSHAH

کچ هدي شيپ هنيمز و فده : ب ي رام ي اه ي يقورع يبلق اش ي ع رت ي م ناهج رسارس رد گرم تلع ن ي نامرد مغريلع و دنشاب اه ي ييوراد ، رد رنورك قورع دنويپ يحارج لمع نانچمه ناراميب زا يخرب هب ناونع . تسا هدش هتخانش نانآ نامرد رد باختنا نيرتهب و نيلوا بارطضا و سرت اش ي ع رت ي هضراع ن ناور تخانش ي دناک ناراميب ي د حارج ي پ ي . تسا قورع دنو نيازا ور ، زا فده رضاح هعلاطم سررب ي هطبار امح ي ت عامتجا ي كرد هدش م اب ي زا لبق بارطضا و سرت ناز حارج ي رد ب ي نارام تکلا ي و دناک ي حارج د ي پ ي . دوب قورع دنو و داوم شور راک : م زا ي ب نا ي تکلا نارام ي دناک و ي حارج د ي پ ي رتسب قورع دنو ي رد شخب اه ي و ي ب هژ ي لع ماما ناتسرام ي عم ساسا رب هاشنامرک رهش (ع) ي اهرا ي و دور هعلاطم هب ١٠٠ ب ي رام نس) : ٩ / ٢ ± ٨٠ / ٥٥ (لاس هب ناونع ندومزآ ي ارب .دندش باختنا ي عمج روآ ي هداد اه زا همانشسرپ اه ي و ي گژ ي اه ي درف ي ، امح ي عامتجا ت ي کرد نروبرش هدش تراوتسا ، عم ي پ لمع زا سرت را ي پسا راکشآ بارطضا همانشسرپ و رنورک قورع دنو ي ل ارب .دش هدافتسا رگرب ي سررب ي ب هطبار ي غتم ن ي آ زا اهر نومز گتسبمه ي پسا ي نعم حطس رد نمر ي راد ي ٠٥ / ٠ .دش هدافتسا ي هتفا اه : اتن ي امح ج ي عامتجا ت ي ) ٤ / ١٠ ± ٧٨ / ٥٧ ( ، م ي ) لمع زا لبق بارطضا ناز ٨ / ٥ ± ١١ / ٥١ ) سرت و ( ٧ / ٩ ± ٧٠ / ٥٧ ب .داد ناشن ار ( ي امح ن ي عامتجا ت ي هدش کرد م و ي نعم و سوکعم هطبار بارطضا ناز ي راد ي ) دش هدهاشم ٣ / ٠ r= . ( نچمه ي ب ن ي غتم ود ن ي امح ر ي عامتجا ت ي نعم و سوکعم هطبار سرت و هدش کرد ي راد ي ) تشاد دوجو ٢ / ٠ r= . ( و ثحب تن ي هج گ ي ر ي : اتن ي مها رب رضاح هعلاطم ج ي امح ت ي عامتجا ت ي م شهاک رب هدش کرد ي ا بارطضا و سرت ناز ي ب ن ي دراد تللاد نارام ، اذل ماجنا تامادقا ي رد ياتسار اسانش يي عبانم امح ي ت ي وجددم و اقترا ي نآ يرورض هب رظن م ي تبقارم . دسر اه ي امح ي ت ي م ناراتسرپ ي ناور تملاس دوبهب ببس دناوت ي ب ي . ددرگ نارام هژاو اه ي لک ي د ي : سرت ، بارطضا ، امح ي عامتجا ت ي ، حارج ي اب ي رنورک قورع سپ