Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effect of In-Service Education Workshop on Occupational Health and Safety In Terms of Knowledge and Awareness among Nurses in a Selected Tertiary Care Hospital in India:An Evaluation

1.1 Background: Nurses are frequently exposed to occupational hazards in terms of blood borne infections during daily patient care activities in hospitals from low income countries like India and South Africa. Knowledge and awareness related to occupational health and safety can make them cautious and observe standard safety measures effectively and protect them from acquiring blood borne infections. 1.2 Objective: To evaluate the effect of in-service education workshop on occupational health and safety in terms of knowledge and awareness among nurses in a tertiary level care facility of India. 1.3 Methods: Using a pre-experimental research design, knowledge and awareness of 49 conveniently enrolled nurses on occupational health and safety was evaluated before and after a one day in-service education workshop organized at a single centre study in. Pre-tested and validated knowledge and awareness questionnaire (α = 0.85) related to occupational health and safety was used along with subject data sheet for the data collection. 1.4 Results: Majority of nurses (75.7%) were more than 30 years with the mean age and range 37.2±7.7, and 25-51 respectively, females (93.9%), having diploma in nursing as professional qualification (69.4%), nearly 50% of nurses were holding the designation of sister grade –II and equal number were holding administrative posts. Majority of nurses (73.5%) were vaccinated against hepatitis B and 26.5% of nurses had sustained needle stick injuries during patient activities and all received primary first aid care in terms of wound cleaning using soap and water and none received the post exposure prophylaxis. All nurses had attended one or more in-service education program on infection control and prevention. Baseline knowledge and awareness scores of the nurses were 36.1±8.9 (11-52, max score 69). There was significant difference between the pre and post workshop knowledge and awareness scores of nurses (36.1±8.9 vs. 55.1± 7.1, p < 0.001). 1.5 Conclusion: The majority of nurses were lacking knowledge and awareness regarding occupational hazards, and this lack was corrected after the in-service education workshop. 1.6 Recommendations: Periodic in-service training courses on occupational health and safety should be provided in order to keep the nurses’ knowledge and awareness updated regarding occupational health and safety.
ANAIS-0: Feasibility study for a 250 kg Nal(Tl) dark matter search experiment at the Canfranc Undreground Laboratory

Este trabajo ha consistido en un estudio de viabilidad del experimento ANAIS (Annual modulation with NaI(Tl) Scintillators) cuyo objetivo es la deteccion directa de materia oscura con 250 kg de NaI(Tl) en el Laboratorio Subterraneo de Canfranc (LSC). El experimento ANAIS tratara de corroborar la senal positiva obtenida por el experimento DAMA-LIBRA utilizando el mismo material blanco y tecnica de deteccion. La mayor parte de este estudio se ha llevado a cabo con el modulo ANAIS-0, fabricado con un cristal de 9.6 kg de NaI(Tl) y encapsulado en la Universidad de Zaragoza, que ha operado en diferentes configuraciones experimentales en el LSC. La versatilidad de este prototipo ha posibilitado el estudio del sistema de recogida de luz, ha proporcionado datos en diferentes condiciones experimentales que han permitido desarrollar un modelo del fondo radiactivo muy satisfactorio y se han disenado protocolos de analisis de datos para el filtrado de poblaciones anomalas de eventos, no atribuibles al centelleo en el cristal de NaI. En la ultima etapa de este trabajo, dos cristales ultrapuros de NaI(Tl) fabricados con polvo especialmente seleccionado por su bajo contenido en potasio, fueron instalados en el LSC (ANAIS-25) y estan tomando datos en la actualidad. De forma preliminar, los distintos protocolos de analisis de datos desarrollados y optimizados con ANAIS-0 se han aplicado a los datos de ANAIS-25 para obtener resultados preliminares muy favorables sobre la calidad optica y de radiopureza de los cristales.
Urban–rural differences in parental Internet mediation and adolescents’ Internet risks in Taiwan

With the development of electronic technology and forms of communication such as the Internet, it has become increasing difficult for parents to identify and mitigate the new risks to which their adolescent children are exposed. In this article, we compare the ways parents and adolescents living in urban areas use the Internet with those of their counterparts who live in rural areas. We based this comparison on data obtained from a survey of Internet use in Taiwan in 2013. The survey included 1079 junior high school students and 688 parents who lived in urban areas and 838 students and 729 parents who lived in rural areas. We found that parents living in rural areas had lower levels of Internet skills and intervened less in their children’s use of the Internet when compared with parents living in urban areas. We also found that, compared with their urban counterparts, adolescents who live in rural areas have lower levels of Internet literacy but a higher frequency of Internet use and they also engage in riskier online behaviours such as online game playing, from which they more often report harmful effects such as the theft of passwords or money. Our multivariate analysis of the data showed that increased levels of adolescents’ online gaming time and lower levels of parental restrictive mediation were associated with higher levels of harm such as the theft of passwords and money stolen online. We also found that lower levels of adolescents’ Internet literacy and lower levels of parental monitoring activity were associated with increases in adolescents’ cyberbullying victimisation. Overall, we found a clear difference between rural and urban parents and adolescents with both rural parents and their children being less experienced and knowledgeable of the risks associated with use of the Internet. Rural children are exposed to more risk and experience more harm.
Apoptosis Effects of Dihydrokaempferol Isolated from Bauhinia championii on Synoviocytes

Bauhinia championii (Benth.) Benth. is a traditional medicinal plant used in China to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA), especially in She ethnic minority group. This study focused on the active constituents from the rattan of B. championii (Benth.) Benth. , which possess potential apoptosis effects. A conventional phytochemical separation method for the isolation of compounds from the ethyl acetate extract of B. championii was developed. The procedure involved extraction, liquid–liquid partitioning with ethyl acetate, and subsequent compound purification, respectively. Additionally, cell viability of dihydrokaempferol found abundantly in it was evaluated in vitro by MTS, and the antiapoptosis effect was evaluated by annexin V/PI staining (Flow Cytometry Analysis) and western blot. The results showed that nine flavonoids, and five other compounds, were isolated from the ethyl acetate extract of B. championii and were identified as β-sitosterol (1), 5,6,7,3',4',5'-hexamethoxyflavone (2), 3',4',5,7-tetrahydroxyflavone (3), 5,7,3',4',5'-pentamethoxyflavone (4), 4'-hydroxy-5,7,3',5'-pentamethoxyflavone (5), apigenin (6), liquiritigenin (7), 5, 7-dihydroxylcoumarin (8), 3',4',5,7, -pentamethoxyflavone (9), n-octadecanoate (10), lupine ketone (11), dibutylphthalate (12), dihydrokaempferol (13), and 5,7,3′,5′-tetrahydroxy-6-methylflavanone (14). Among these compounds, 5-14 were isolated for the first time from B. championii. In addition, apoptosis effects of abundant dihydrokaempferol were evaluated in vitro. Dihydrokaempferol exhibited inhibitory effects on the proliferation of synoviocytes. Furthermore, dihydrokaempferol promoted Bax and Bad expression, as well as the cleavage of caspase-9, caspase-3, and PARP. Meanwhile, it inhibited Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL expression. These findings indicate that dihydrokaempferol isolated from the ethyl acetate extract of B. championii effectively promotes apoptosis, which is an important process through suppression of apoptotic activity. The results are encouraging for further studies on the use of B. championii in the treatment of RA.
Technology in the Classroom. Applications and Strategies for the Education of Children with Severe Disabilities.

The "Technology in the Classroom" project developed, field tested, and evaluated the effectiveness of self-instructional raterials that would improve the technology skills and knowledge of families and regular/special education professionals, in order to integrate assistive technologies into the educational programs of children (ages 2 to 7) with severe disabilities. Tasks accomplished by the project included: identifying needed instructional content, developing and packaging instructional modules. ascertaining the usefulness of field test procedures and instructional materials, verifying the usefulness of instructional materials through a national field test, and completing and disseminating the instructional materials. Project products included a communication module; education module; positioning, access, and mobility module; listening and hearing supplement; and videotape titled "Assistive Technology: We Can Do Itl. " This final report discusses project goals and activities. Appendices comprise most of the report and include copies survey forms, content outlines for the "Technology in the Classroom" modules, a module evaluation form, and materials describing the project. (JDD) *********************************************************************** Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original document. ********************************************************************u** P.g. laapt-oos.A TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM Applications and Strategies in the Edutation of Children with Severe Disabilities Final Report September, 1992 08 1,+ 0 o a U $ DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Educational Research and Improvement EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) 0 This document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization originating it C Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction Quality Points of view or opinions stated in this ClOCurnent do not necessarily represent official OERI position or policy BEST COPY AVAILABLE 2 Final Report September 1992 Title: Technology in the Classroom: Applications and Strategies for the Education of Children with Severe Disabilities Grant Number: H086U90018 Recipient: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 10801 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 897-5700 Project Administrator: Stan Dublinske, Ed.D. Project Director: Nancy T. Harlan, M.A. Project Manager: Deborah M. Bruskin, B.A. Acknowledgement: This project was supported, in part, by grant number H086U90016 from the Office of Special Education Programs, T.S. Department of Education, Washington, D.C. Points of view and opinions expressed in this report do not necessary represent official policy of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or the U.S. Department of Education.
Clinical and pathological study of autoimmune vesiculobullous disorders

Objective To study the various clinical presentations - age of onset, sex preponderance, course of disease and histopathological patterns of autoimmune vesiculobullous disorders and correlate clinical and histopathological findings and immunofluorescence with clinical and histopathological findings in few affordable cases. Methods The present descriptive study was undertaken in a tertiary care hospital over a period of 2 years. It included 50 patients of autoimmune vesicobullous diseases fulfilling inclusion criteria. Diagnosis was established by clinical and histopathological findings. Direct immunofluorescence (DIF) testing was done in few affordable patients. Results Autoimmune vesiculobullous disorders constituted 0.128% of skin disease. Pemphigus vulgaris (62%) constituted the most common vesiculobullous disorder. Females (58%) outnumbered males (42%). The age group ranged from 11 years to 85 years and the mean age was 46.2 (15.6) years. The duration of the diseases ranged from less than a week to more than a year. Tzanck smear findings revealed acantholytic cells in 90.3% cases of pemphigus vulgaris and all cases of pemphigus foliaceus and pemphigus erythematosus. Correlation between clinical and histopathological findings was seen in 96% of cases and that between histopathological and DIF findings in 89% of cases. Conclusion After the preliminary clinical and cytological diagnosis, histopathology and DIF are required to confirm the diagnosis. Considering the socioeconomic situations of the patients and unavailability of immunofluorescence technique widely, the study showed that clinical features and histopathology are fairly specific and cost-effective in arriving at the diagnosis.
A Study on Pregnancy, Delivery, and Infant Rearing Knowledge and Educational Need of Marriage Immigrant Women

= Abstract = Objectives: This study was performed to understand pregnancy, delivery, and infant rearing knowledge and educational need of marriage immigrant women to be utilized as a basic data for developing a suitable educational program. Methods: The subject of the study was composed of one hundred twenty two married immigrant women who live in South Korea. The method used in determining the population was the convenience sampling method. The data were gathered by means of personal interviews using questionnaires. Results: The mean score of pregnancy and delivery knowledge was 3.35, educational need was 3.64 out of 5, and infant rearing knowledge was 3.16, educational need was 3.66 out of 5. The pregnancy and delivery knowledge of the subject showed significant differences based on their present residential location and presence of children and their educational need varies according to their country of origin. The infant rearing knowledge on the other hand, showed notable differences according to presence of children while homeland and existence of children were the two major factors that greatly influenced the significant variation for educational need. Conclusions: The score of pregnancy, delivery and infant educational need were higher than knowledge. The score of pregnancy, delivery, and infant rearing educational need garnered similar results. Thus it is suggested that further researches should be conducted for the development, application, and verification of pregnancy, delivery, and infant rearing education programs that consider knowledge and educational need of immigrant married women in South Korea.
Diagnostics for mixed/hierarchical linear models

Hierarchical structures are omnipresent in today’s society—this is reflected in the data that we collect on all aspects of this society. Hierarchical linear models allow a representation of structural levels in a statistical modeling framework. Diagnostic tools are used to assess the quality of model estimation and explore features of the data not well described by the model. Residual and influence diagnostics are familiar tools for the classical regression model with independent observations. For hierarchical linear models, these diagnostic tools must be adjusted to reflect the dependence introduced by the nested data structure. Residual analysis now includes the assessment of distributional assumptions at each level of the model. This requires the use of level-dependent residual quantities. Similarly, the parameter estimates may be influenced at each level of the model, requiring influence diagnostics that can pinpoint specific levels of the model, as well as specific aspects of the model. We present an overview of the diagnostic tools available for hierarchical linear models that are familiar from linear models. Additionally, we discuss the utility of the lineup protocol for residual analysis with complex models. 2.
Loss mechanism of the SISL and the experimental verifications

In this study, the loss mechanism of substrate integrated suspended line (SISL) is investigated and the experimental verification is given. The strategy to reduce the total circuit losses, including the radiation loss, the conductor loss, and the dielectric loss based on SISL platform, is investigated. For the three cases in the form of uniform transmission lines, their characteristic impedance, phase constant, and attenuation constant are simulated and compared. The influences caused by the height of the air cavity, the distance between the centre trace to the side wall, dielectric loss tangent, and metal conductivity are also investigated. Finally, the experimental verifications using uniform transmission lines are given.
Inhibition of vascular endothelial growth factor reduces scar formation after glaucoma filtration surgery

Purpose In 30-50%, glaucoma filtration surgery fails due to excessive postoperative scarring. This study was designed to elucidate the role of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in fibrosis after glaucoma surgery. In addition, the effects of the monoclonal humanized VEGF-antibody bevacizumab (AvastinTM, Genentech) on fibroblast proliferation and outcome after trabeculectomy were studied. Methods The effect of VEGF and bevacizumab on Tenon fibroblasts in vitro was determined using a Tenon fibroblast mediated proliferation assay. The effect of the antibody was also investigated in vivo in a rabbit model for glaucoma surgery by measuring intra-ocular pressure (IOP) and bleb area, and by (immuno-)histological analysis of inflammation and fibrosis. VEGF-concentration after bevacizumab-administration was measured in samples of aqueous humor by ELISA. Results The proliferation of human and rabbit Tenon fibroblasts in vitro was stimulated by VEGF-delivery and inhibited by bevacizumab-administration. The antibody also significantly improved glaucoma surgery outcome, more specific the bleb area, in a rabbit model of trabeculectomy. Inflammation and collagen deposition were significantly reduced after bevacizumab treatment as compared to sham injections. VEGF was significantly reduced in aqueous humor after bevacizumab-administration. Conclusion VEGF stimulates in vitro fibroblast proliferation suggesting that it plays a role in scarring after filtering surgery. Furthermore, the monoclonal humanized VEGF-antibody reduces in vitro fibroblast proliferation and improves surgical outcome in vivo in a rabbit model of trabeculectomy.
Lassen sich aus den Ergebnissen von PISA Reformperspektiven für die Bildungssysteme ableiten

Ziel des Beitrags ist es, zu klaren, ob PISA den Anspruchen der OECD und den Teilnehmerstaaten gerecht wird, in Befunden von PISA die Starken und Schwachen nationaler Bildungssysteme erkennen, um daraus Reformperspektiven fur die Bildungspolitik ableiten zu konnen. Folgende drei Argumente werden geteilt: (1) Weil PISA eine Querschnittserhebung ist, konnen keine Ursache-Wirkungszusammenhange identifiziert werden und daher ist es nicht in logischer Weise moglich, bildungspolitische Empfehlungen abzuleiten. (2) Selbst wenn PISA diese methodische Einschrankung nicht hatte, ware angesichts des politisch definierten Konzeptes von Â‚literacyÂ’ zu fragen, ob bildungspolitische Empfehlungen wunschenswert waren. (3) Zweifelsohne hat PISA zur Belebung kontroverser bildungspolitischer Debatten beigetragen; aber damit die Bildungsforschung zur Entwicklung von Reformperspektiven beitragen kann, muss PISA in einem Langsschnittdesign durchgefuhrt werden. (DIPF/Orig.) This article is a contribution to the debate whether PISA can fulfil the expectations of both the OECD and the countries participating in PISA that this programme provides data about strengths and weaknesses of their national education system in order to deduce political reforms in education directly. There are three arguments against this assumption: (1) PISA has been conducted in a cross-sectional design it is not possible to detect causalities; therefore it is also not possible to deduce political recommendations in a logical and sophisticated manner corresponding to scientific methodological standards. (2) Given the case that PISA would not be limited due to research design, one could still hold reservations with regards to its conclusions and recommendations, since its concept of literacy is politically defined. (3) Without any doubt, PISA has inspired controversial debates about educational policy; however, in future times PISA has to be conducted in a longitudinal design in order to contribute to educational reforms. (DIPF/Orig.)
Joint modelling of longitudinal and time-to-event data : analysis of predictive factors of graft outcomes in kidney transplant recipients

Prediction of graft outcome would be useful to optimize patient care. Follow-up of kidneytransplant patients include repeated measurements of longitudinal markers, such as serum creatinine and immunosuppressive drug exposure. Recently proposed joint models areappropriate to analyze relationship between longitudinal processes and time-to-event data. In the first part of present work, we used the approach of joint latent class mixed models tostudy the impact of time-profiles of serum creatinine collected within the first 18 months after kidney transplantation on long-term graft survival. The studied cohort was parted into three homogenous classes with a specific time-evolution of serum creatinine and a specific risk of graft failure. The individual predicted probabilities of graft failure up to 10 years posttransplantation, calculated from this joint model were satisfying in terms of sensitivity, specificity and overall accuracy, for patients who had not developed de novo donor specificanti-HLA antibodies. The clinical usefulness of developed predictive tooI needs to beevaluated with a dynamic approach. In the second part, non-linear mixed effects models witha mixture of distribution for random effects were used to investigate (i) the associationbetween variability over time of tacrolimus exposure and self-reported drug adherence and(ii) the impact of this variability on the acute rejection risk. This model found a significantimpact of tacrolimus time-exposure variability on acute rejection onset beyond 3 months posttransplantation. On the contrary, no association between adherence and (i) variability oftacrolimus time-exposure and (ii) acute rejection was observed in our study which included moderate non-adherent patients only. This result questions the impact of moderate nonadherence on graft outcome.
Factors influencing the time to onset of oestrus after synchronisation treatment in ewes

A series of four trials, each involving 1200 ewes have been conducted over the period 1986 to 1990. Ewes have been treated with various synchnmisaticn treatments and the time to onset of oestms monitored each month of the year. Results indicate that while overall mean values for each yeardon’tdiffer, there were significant seasonal effects within years with the interval to onset being shorterduring the breeding season. However the maximum difference between monthly means in any one year varied from 27 h to 17 h. Significant effects of synchronisation device were seen with ewes treated with sponges having a longer (+ 8 h) interval to onset than ewes treated with CIDR devices. While effects of ewe age and ewe liveweight were seen in some trials no consistant trend was identified. On most occasions signifkant interactions with month of yearindicated inconsistancy of effect within any one trial. The recorded variation in interval from device. removal to asset of oestms is in agreement with that reported between flocks in the field. This variation is sufficient to effect conception rates to attificial insemination performed on a time basis and evaluation of contributing factors is required for the development of protocols for this activity.