Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Knowledge on and Attitude Toward Human Papillomavirus Infection and Its Vaccine in a Turkish Subpopulation

ABS TRACT Ob jec ti ve: To assess the levels of knowledge and attitudes held by a sample group of women in Turkey, concerning HPV infection and the vaccine developed against the virus. Material and Methods: A self-created questionnaire investigating the baseline characteristics, demographic properties and knowledge on and attitude toward HPV infection and vaccine was applied to 1808 women. Results: Among 1808 participants, 448 (24.8%) claimed they had already heard about HPV infection and 439 about the HPV vaccine (24.3%). Of the 439 women who had already heard about the vaccine, 270 (61.5%) told they required more information about the vaccine before they could decide to get the vaccine, 11.0% indicated that they would have the vaccine if their insurance covered it and they would not pay for the vaccine and 6.0% declared that they would immediately get vaccinated. When women were asked whether they would get their daughters vaccinated, 76.4% told they would. Lack of knowledge was the most common reason for refusal to get their daughter vaccinated. Conclusion: This study has confirmed the need for further education about HPV infection and its vaccine in our population.
Helicobacter pylori – Not Only a Gastric Pathogene?

Petr Lukes1, Jaromir Astl1, Emil Pavlik2, Bela Potuznikova2, Jan Plzak1,3, Martin Chovanec1,3 and Jan Betka1 1Charles University in Prague, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty Hospital Motol, Prague 2Charles University in Prague, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Immunology and Microbiology, Prague 3Charles University in Prague, 1st Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Anatomy, Prague Czech Republic
A Survey of Optometric Contact Lens Prescribing in Malaysia

This survey represents an initial examination of contact lens practice in Malaysia. It is based on a questionnaire that was sent to selected members of the Association of the Malaysian Optometrists to survey the prescribing habits of g contact lenses and care products. Questions included types of lenses prescribed, care systems frequently recommended and types of complications seen. Optometrists in Malaysia prescribed an average of 90 new pairs of contact lenses per year. Soft lenses made up 84% of the prescription followed by 14% of rigid gas permeable lenses and 1.5% of polymethymethacrylate lenses. Disposable/frequent replacement lenses accounted for 60% of the soft lenses prescribed. The most commonly prescribed disinfecting system was chemical disinfection. The most common complication seen during aftercare consultation was dry eye-related problems.
Making the Cut: A Qualitative Inquiry into the Setting of Cut Scores on School District Assessments.

This study investigated the cut score setting process as it occurred in two large Midwestern school districts, focusing on how the teachers who were the instruments by which cut scores were set experienced the process. Eight standard setting workshops using the Angoff approach were observed. Workshops for mathematics, reading, or writing at grades 2, 5, and 8 involved panels of from 24 to 28 teachers, and the ninth grade workshop involved 15 teachers. In addition to observation data, researchers held interviews with eight teachers who participated in the workshops and focus groups with five teachers after the grade-2 writing workshop and with three teachers after the grade-5 mathematics workshop. Some teachers answered questions after the fifth grade reading and writing workshops. In all of these workshops, teachers made judgments that resulted in cut score recommendations. These participants had volunteered for standard setting or had been recruited for their skills and cooperation. They came to the process with a willingness to help the district and the students, and they wanted to do well. These teachers were sensitive to the training provided in the Angoff workshops and were aware of district political and economic concerns. They were interested in setting cut scores that were in agreement with the district's goals for acceptable scores. Teachers relied on the definitions of the target examinee and the training provided in cut score workshops as clues to the policymakers' goals. The training these teachers received appeared to contribute to reliability. Several recommendations are made for improving the standard setting process. (Contains 16 references.) (SLD) Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Educational Research and Irnproventent 1 E UCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) This document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization originating it. 0 Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality. Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily represent official OERI position or policy. Making the cut: Qualitative inquiry PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY
Analyzing the Effect of Complaints, Investigation of Allegations, and Deficiency Citations on the Quality of Care in United States Nursing Homes (2007 - 2012)

The quality of care in nursing homes has been evaluated from many varying perspectives, but few studies have analyzed quality in light of complaints made to state survey agencies by residents, their family members, or other individuals interacting with the nursing home. This study analyzed complaints, investigation of complaint allegations, and complaint-related deficiency citations to determine their effect, if any, on the quality of care in nationwide nursing homes. Using the Online Survey Certification and Reporting (OSCAR) survey dataset for facility characteristics and the complaint investigation dataset for outcomes of complaint investigation, analyses conducted included descriptives, correlations, conceptual mapping for complaint-related deficiencies, chi-square tests of independence, t-tests, and generalized estimating equations. At baseline, approximately 66% of nursing homes were for-profit and roughly 53% belonged to a chain membership, while the average percent of residents receiving Medicaid for care reimbursement was 60%. Results indicated that nursing homes differed significantly by profit status and chain membership on whether a complaint was received and whether a deficiency citation was issued following a complaint investigation. Additionally, certain facility and resident-aggregated characteristics, as indicated by odds ratios, were associated with an increase in the likelihood of receiving a complaint or a complaint-related citation. With respect to facility characteristics, for-profit nursing homes and those nursing homes belonging to a chain membership were found to have more complaints and more complaint-related deficiency citations than nonprofit nursing homes and non-chain facilities. vi Resident-aggregated characteristics, such as a nursing home having more residents restrained, more residents with a catheter, or more residents with a diagnosis of depression, indicated a greater likelihood of receiving a complaint or complaint-related deficiency citation in longitudinal analyses. While additional research could aid in interpreting the effect of complaints on quality of care in nursing homes, study results indicate several facility and resident-aggregated factors that may aid in better understanding of quality of care and improve the training of surveyors and nursing home staff to improve quality of care for residents.
Treatment of common cutaneous tumors using the carbon dioxide laser

Abstract Treatment of common cutaneous neoplasms in the horse, including equine sarcoid, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma, can be problematic. Over the years, many techniques have been developed to minimize recurrence associated with the removal of these neoplasms. Lasers may be used to remove cutaneous tumors, offering the advantage of thermal coagulation of the surgical margins. The thermal effect may help to eliminate abnormal cells left behind by conventional surgical techniques. Combining laser surgery with adjunctive therapy, including intralesional, topical, or systemic chemotherapy or immunotherapy, provides additional protection.
Lentiviral vectors for gene therapy of Gaucher disease

Gaucher disease (GD), a recessive disorder characterised by hepatosplenomegaly, pancytopenia and skeletal complications, is caused by deficiency of the enzyme glucocerebrosidase (GC). GD leads to the accumulation of glucocerebrosides within macrophages, particularly in the liver and spleen. Current treatment is limited to enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) which is effective for most symptoms however skeletal problems are slow to respond. Treatment also has significant cost and impact on quality of life as infusions must be administered every two weeks. GD is a candidate for gene therapy as bone marrow transplantation has been shown to be curative which serves as a proof-of-concept that correction of haematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) can alleviate disease. This project produced lentiviral vectors carrying a range of constructs. GC was modified to contain a protein transduction domain (PTD) which could facilitate cross-correction of untreated cells in vivo. Recombinant vectors carrying PTD-GBA cDNA corrected the metabolic defect in patient-derived fibroblasts with levels of enzyme activity restored to within the healthy range. Transduced cells secreted active protein, uptake of which by untransduced cells was mediated by fusion of a PTD to the C- but not the N-terminus of the enzyme. The skeletal complications of GD are likely to be caused by enzyme deficiency in the osteoclast, a cell of haematopoietic origin. Therefore it is possible that by transducing HSCs we will be able to alleviate skeletal symptoms. To this end it is shown that modification of HSCs does not affect their ability to generate osteoclasts. It is also demonstrated that osteoclasts derived in vitro from the neuronopathic GD mouse model have increased activity and this could be a useful model for osteoclast correction when treating GD. In conclusion, this project generated lentiviral vectors for use in treating Gaucher disease. Further work should include correction of the osteoclast phenotype and further investigation of the potential for cross-correction in vivo.
REMOVAL OF RIGHT CEREBRAL HEMISPHERE FOR CERTAIN TUMORS WITH HEMIPLEGIA: PRELIMINARY REPORT

In the gradual evolution of resections of frontal, temporal and occipital lobes for the cure or attempted cure of invasive and otherwise incurable cerebral tumors, it has been found that the right temporal lobe, either frontal lobe or either occipital lobe (the left posterior to the supramarginal gyrus) could be completely removed without apparent mental impairment. It therefore seemed a logical expectation that the right cerebral hemisphere might be removed with little, if any, change in the mentality of a right handed person. At times patients already paralyzed on the left side from the inroads of cerebral neoplasms and without any prospect of its correction are eager to live, even at the price of permanent loss of function on that side of the body, if only the mind remains undisturbed. Five times during the past five years patients in this condition have urged every effort to save their lives, regardless
Dynamic Analysis of In Vivo Segmental Spinal Motion: An Instrumentation Strategy

Summary Summary A transducer for measuring threedimensional segmental spinal motion was designed to directly measure dynamic rotations (Rx, Ry and Rz) about three orthogonal axes using an array of liquid metal strain gauges (LMSGs). The configuration of the LMSG array results in differential length changes due to segmental spinal motion. In vitro calibration utilized transducer attachment to Steinmann pins implanted into the dorsal spinous processes of anatomical spinal segments. The response of the LMSGs approximated linearity (R2 ≥0.980) over the calibrated ranges of angular displacement (i.e., ± 5°). On average, artifactual mechanical noise of the LMSGs was <3% of the signal recorded during locomotion. The minimum resolution of the transducer was 0.07 degrees of flexion-extension, 0.46 degrees of lateral bending, and 0.56 degrees of rotation. Average resistive force for all transducers was 0.31 ± 0.05 Nm at the neutral articular position (0°) and 0.51 ± 0.03 Nm at 5° of flexion. Clinically, the modest mechanical resistance of the transducers did not affect spinal mobility nor locomotion. In vivo application of the transducer was demonstrated at thoracolumbar and lumbosacral spinal segments in horses treadmill locomotion. The transducer was designed and tested on an equine model, but may be adapted for other quadrupeds. The dynamic and continuous measure of three-dimensional in vivo segmental spinal motion will provide an important new perspective for evaluating normal and altered spinal motion. A technique was developed for directly measuring threedimensional segmental spinal motion in the thoracolumbar and lumbosacral spinal segments in horses during treadmill locomotion. The dynamic and continuous measure of three-dimensional in vivo segmental spinal motion will provide an important new perspective for evaluating normal and altered spinal motion associated with back problems.
Competitiveness Analysis and Factors Affecting Trade of Main Commodities between Indonesia and Turkey

This study aims to analyze the competitiveness, trade integration, trade complementarity, and factors affecting the export and import of main commodities between Indonesia and Turkey. Data used in this study is time series data in 1996-2018 and the methods used are Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA), Intra-Industry Trade (IIT), Trade Complementarity Index (TCI), and Ordinary Least Square (OLS). Results of RCA showed Indonesia's main export commodities to Turkey are woven fabrics, stearic acid, palm oil and natural rubber. While IIT showed that there is only one way trade from Indonesia. Import commodities from Turkey are carpets, borax, wheat flour, and tobacco. TCI showed low complementarity between Indonesia�s export and Turkey�s import. GDP per capita has positive impact on exports and imports. The exchange rate has positive impact on exports and negative on imports. Price and tariff rate have negative impact on both exports and imports. Dummy Non-tariff barrier has negative impact on exports while in import side, it only affects the wheat flour negatively. The Government of Indonesia should pursue a strategy in trade cooperation as efforts to reduce trade barriers such as tariffs and non-tariffs for some commodities that have competitiveness in the Turkish market.
Sylhetisation, dependence and ambivalence : a qualitative exploration of paan use amongst older Bangladeshi women in London

This thesis introduces a novel and alternative way of understanding paan addiction among Bangladeshi women by exploring their lived experiences. There is growing medical evidence that paan, a mixture of betel leaf, areca nut, tobacco and white lime, is injurious to health, causing cancer, oral disease and addition (WHO, 2004). Paan use is prevalent and visible among the Bangladeshi community in East London. However, paan dependence is principally examined through the dominant medical model, which prioritises the scientific and pharmacological aspects. Research has yet to examine paan dependence from the user's perspective, which limits health and social care professionals from understanding the practice, the determinants of the habit and the elements contributing to its continued use. Understanding the user perspective would assist in designing and delivering appropriate and targeted interventions. There are no similar studies of this nature into paan use and therefore this study developed a theoretical framework by examining literature pertaining to migration, biographies and inequalities in health. METHOD: An ethnographic study was conducted and data collected through extensive fieldwork followed by in-depth interviews with thirty Bangladeshi women in Tower Hamlets, East London, who have continuously used paan over a number of years. Participants were recruited through purposive sampling. Interview data was analysed thematically using grounded theory techniques (Glazer and Strauss, 1967) and then triangulated to compare and crosscheck the consistency of the research findings. FINDINGS: Key research findings indicate that while health discourses have explained paan use simply as a result of physical addition to tobacco, exploring the biographical, historical and social context of paan use developed a deeper understanding of how the participants constituted the experience and meaning of paan addiction. Four key themes emerged - physical and psychological addiction, availability and social acceptance of paan chewing, lack of involvement in the wider social environment and 'Sylhetisation', (a concept introduced by this thesis to describe how the Bangladeshi community have created an environment similar to that of Sylhet). The main recommendation is that an understanding of the sociocultural aspects of paan use may help greatly in developing more culturally specific paan cessation strategies within tobacco policies.
SONOGRAPHIC MEASUREMENTS OF THE SPLEEN IN RELATION TO AGE; A PROSPECTIVE STUDY IN EASTERN NEPALESE ADULTS.

To establish the normal range of the splenic dimensions in East Nepalese adult population ,we used ultasonography to examine 120 subjects ( 60 males and 60 females ),15 each of age group 31-40yrs,41-50yrs,51-60yrs,61-70yrs ; not known to have any condition likely to be associated with splenic enlargement . Splenic length was measured on longitudional coronal image from dome to tip though the hilum. On transverse coronal plane, measurement of the width of the spleen was made at the hilum,followed by thickness measurement taken in the longitudional coronal plane a at a point bisecting the line indicating length . The results show that the splenic length ,width and thickness decreased with increase in age in both male and female . All the dimensions were greater in male than in female. KEY WORDS: Sonography , Length , width, thickness ,Spleen ,Age.
Coping with stress: the counseling psychology internship

This is a qualitative research study that investigates the manner in which five Masters of Education, Counseling Psychology students, Faculty of Education Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), experienced and coped with stress during their internship. The study asks the following questions: what are the causes of stress, how does stress manifest itself, and what do interns do to cope with stress? -- The interns listed a variety of stressors. The lists can be generally placed under stressors from outside the internship and stressors inside the internship. It was surprising to discover the extent of the stress experienced by the participants during their internships as all interns experienced high levels of stress for a prolonged period of time. Manifestations of stress included many physical and emotional symptoms. Coping strategies ranged from de-stressing by engaging in communication with a significant other to taking a day off when the stress level was at its highest.
Acquaintance, Knowledge and Alternative Conceptions of Eight Grade Students about Inheritance: A Three-Tiered Testing Approach

The aim of this study research is to identify acquaintance, knowledge levels and alternative conceptions of the eighth grade students about inheritance by using a three-tiered testing approach. For this purpose a three-tiered test was designed; the first tier was to determine acquaintance of the subject, the second tier was to determine knowledge about the subject. The third tier was to determine alternative conceptions of eighth-grade students (n=393). Sample of the study was determined by using convenient sampling. This study is a descriptive research involving two data collection instruments; “three-tiered test for inheritance subject” and “personal information form”. For analyzing data, frequency and percent values regarding choices of the test for each tier were calculated. Also a map was constructed by considering findings on each tier of the test. According to the findings eight-grades have alternative conceptions about inheritance involving heredity, meiosis and mitosis, chromosome, genetic diseases, adaptation, modification, DNA and regeneration subjects. Also it was determined that lack of knowledge was not a prerequisite for observing alternative conceptions about inheritance, some of the students have acquaintance and knowledge about the subject but they have alternative conceptions about the subject.
Childhood Experiences and Attitudes Towards Animal Issues: A Comparison of Young Adults in Japan and the UK

Childhood experiences of animals and current attitudes towards animals were assessed using a questionnaire, which was completed by 227 Japanese students and 174 British students. Pet ownership in childhood, as well as contact with other animals and negative experiences of pets, were used as the independent variables; current attitudes towards pets and other animals were the dependent variables. There were some differences between Japan and the UK: in childhood, the British students had had significantly more pets and more animal-related experiences, such as visiting animal shelters and livestock farms, than had the Japanese students. Their current attitudes were also more positive, and they showed a greater interest in animal welfare issues than did the Japanese students. In both countries there was a positive association between childhood pet-keeping and current favourable attitudes to pets, as measured by the Pet Attitude Scale. Open-ended responses also suggested that the roles of pets for children are perceived in similar ways in Japan and the UK. Adult attitudes to pets and interest in animal welfare seem to be greatly influenced in both countries by childhood experiences of animals, including pets, and may therefore be a general phenomenon.
Effects of ethanolic extract of leaves of Lafoensia pacari A. St.-Hil., Lythraceae (pacari), in pain and inflammation models

Lafoensia pacari A. St.-Hil. , Lythraceae, popularly known as pacari, is a Cerrado's native specimen; the stem bark extract is used in folk for pain and inflammation, also showing sedating activity. This study aimed to evaluate the analgesic and anti inflammatory activities of ethanol extract from pacari leaves (EEPL). These activities were verified in mice. The previous treatment with EEPL 1.0 g/kg showed antinociceptive activity both in the acetic acid-induced writing test and in the formalin-induced model of pain, and in neurogenic and inflammatory phases as well. In the croton oil-induced ear edema, the pre-treatments with EEPL reduced the edema in a dose-dependent manner. Also in the carrageenan-induced peritonitis, the two major doses tested (2.0 and 1.5 g/kg p.o.) were able to reduce the leukocyte migration in a dose-dependent manner. The Central Nervous System tests showed that the extract does not elicit uncoordinated motricity, hypnosis or sedating effects. The results showed that EEPL maintains the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of the stem bark of pacari, being the collect of leaves more favorable to the preservation of this Cerrado's native specimen.
Thyroid cancers in Artvin region between 199 -1994

The incidence of thyroid cancer was 2.8% in 206 surgical cases with goitre in Artvin region between 1990-1994. This incidence was similar to the incidence of the world reports. Whether Cernobil disaster has increased the incidence of malignant disease in the north-east of Turkey is a debatable subject. We have found no sign of inrcease in thyroid cancer incidence in Artvin. [Turk J Med Res 1995; 13(2): 78-79]