Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Influence of Rainfall Patterns on the Instability of Slopes

The assessment of rainstorm-induced shallow landslides is still a research topic of wide concern for scientists and engineers. This paper examined the effect of rainfall intensity distribution on shallow landslides. Four synthetic rainfall distributions comprising uniformed, delayed, centralized, and advanced, were selected to examine the effect of rainstorm patterns on slope failure. The infiltration was modeled using Green-Ampt equation, while an infinite slope was selected to model the shallow landslide. Monte Carlo Simulation was applied to analyze the failure probability of the slopes. Two landslide cases were selected to examine the proposed model. The results indicated that among the four representative rainstorm patterns, the advanced rainfall pattern caused worst slope stability. The advanced rainfall pattern resulted in the shortest rainfall duration threshold for landslide occurrence, followed by the central, uniform, and then delayed rainfall pattern. The probabilistic analysis method was suitable to estimate the time of failure for the evaluated landslide cases.
Effect of video education on knowledge and satisfaction of patients undergoing coronary angiography

Aims: Most of patients that refer for angiography do not have enough information about the procedure; this lack of knowledge makes the patients dissatisfied. Accordingly the aim of this study was investigating the effect of video education based on patients’ native language on knowledge and satisfaction of patients hospitalized for coronary angiography. Methods: In This quasi experimental study, 160 patients were randomly assigned into two control (n=80) and experimental (n=80) groups. These patients were selected among all the patients who came for non-emergency coronary angiography for the first time in the Thoracic Department of MedicalEducational Center of Imam Khomeini in 2013. For the experimental group, an educational film about the coronary angiography was presented. And for the control group, the routine actions of the ward were presented. The awareness level of the patients in both groups was measured after and before education by using a researcher-made awareness questionnaire. And the satisfaction level of the patients in both groups was measured after education by using a researchermade satisfaction questionnaire. Data was analyzed by SPSS13 software with using chi-square test, independent t-test and paired t-test. Results: After the intervention, the mean of satisfaction in the experimental and control groups was respectively; 41.20 and 23.95 and the mean of awareness was respectively; 15.81 and 6.81; the experimental group in both dimensions (p =0.001) was better than the control group. Conclusions: Results of this study confirm the efficiency of video education based on patients’ native language in increasing knowledge and satisfaction of the patients candidate for coronary angiography. Therefore, the video education is recommended for educating these patients. Please cite this paper as: Abdollahzadeh F, Moghaddasian S, Rahmani A, Shahmari M. Effect of video education on knowledge and satisfaction of patients undergoing coronary angiography. Iran J Crit Care Nurs. 2014;7(3):168-175.
The nuclear factor kappa b (NFkb) plays a critical role in the development of antiestrogen resistance

Resistance to endocrine therapies remains a major problem in the management of estrogen receptor (ER) positive breast cancer. Precise mechanisms that contribute to acquired resistance remain undefined. While over-expression of nuclear transcription factor-κB (NFκB) has been implicated in drug resistance, its role in affecting responsiveness to antiestrogens (TAM and ICI 182,780; Faslodex) is unknown. We show here that inhibition of NFκB either by overexpression of a mutant IB”super-repressor” (IBSR) or a small molecule inhibitor (parthenolide) provides a means to overcome resistance to both SERMs (4-hydroxytamoxifen; 4HT) and SERDs (ICI 182,780). Parthenolide not only reverses resistance to antiestrogens in resistant cells (MCF7/LCC9; MCF7/RR) but also increases the responsiveness of sensitive cells (MCF-7; MCF7/LCC1) to both SERMs and SERDs. These effects are independent of changes in the level of autophagy, measured by cleavage of LC3 or inhibition of p62/SQSTM1 expression, or in cell cycle distribution. We then proceed to show that treatment with 4HT in the presence of an inhibited NFB restores TAM-induced cell death in resistant cells by decreasing the expression of BCL2 (antiapoptotic protein), increasing mitochondrial membrane permeability (MMP), and inducing apoptosis. These activities of NFB involve the regulation of CASP8 action upstream of
Factors related to rural school administrators’ satisfaction with distance education

The purpose of this study was to examine rural school district administrators’ satisfaction with distance education in the United States and to identify factors that may contribute to their satisfaction. Telephone interviews were conducted with administrators in randomly selected rural districts across the country. Analyses revealed that students’ preparation in their study and computer skills as well as the use of synchronous delivery formats were related to administrators’ satisfaction with distance education. Results imply that students’ study and computer skills should be addressed as needed and, when feasible, synchronous delivery formats used in order to possibly bolster districts’ satisfaction with and effective use of distance education.
Changes in clinico-pathological findings of the aged patients undergone surgery in these 15 years.

近年, 平均寿命の上昇に従い高齢者胃癌患者数も増加しつつある. 教室で切除した過去15年間の75歳以上の高齢者胃癌症例数は前期 (1973～1977);17例, 中期 (1978～1982);23例, 後期 (1983～1987);38例の計78例であり, 前期に比べ後期では約2倍に増加した. 表在癌の占める割合が, 5.9%から39. 5%へと時期とともに飛躍的に増加したのに反し, 進行癌は94. 1%から60. 5%と著明に減少した. 手術直接死亡は中期に1例のみであり, 各自期間に差はなかった. リンパ節郭清程度はいずれの時期にも60%前後にR2郭清がなされたが, 絶対的治癒切除率は29. 4%から63. 2%へと上昇し累積5年生存率も9. 3%から50. 5%へと有意に向上した. これには早期胃癌の発見率が高くなったことが大きく寄与していると考えられた.
The effects of m-learning on motivation, achievement and well-being: A Self-Determination Theory approach

From the lens of Self‐Determination Theory, this study investigated the effects of a mobile application tool for identifying species on biology students' achievement and well‐being. It was hypothesized that the mobile application, compared to a textbook, would enhance feelings of competence and autonomy and, in turn, intrinsic motivation, positive affect and achievement, because the mobile application's built‐in functions provide students with choice and volition, informational feedback, and optimal challenges. Fifty‐eight second‐year students were randomly assigned to use either the mobile application or a textbook for a learning task. Well‐being was assessed before and after the learning task, and intrinsic motivation, perceived competence, perceived autonomy and achievement were assessed after the task. Results indicated that the mobile application, relative to the textbook, produced higher levels of students' perceived competence, perceived autonomy and intrinsic motivation. Further, the mobile application had indirect effects on positive affect through autonomy, competence and intrinsic motivation, and on achievement through competence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Lectures on Complex Networks

This text is a concise modern introduction to the science of complex networks, and is based on lectures for university students and non-specialists. The author aims to introduce a reader without serious background in mathematics or physics to the world of networks. The lectures fill the existing gap between popular science books and comprehensive reference volumes on complex networks, and provide the shortest path to the world of networks, discussing the main directions of modern research in this active field, as well as the history of network studies. The text describes the current state of the art in complex networks and includes recent results, and will be useful for both teaching and self-study.
Sex Differences in Mathematics Achievement and Attitude toward Mathematics

In a study of sex differences in mathematics achievement and attitude toward mathematics, a sample of 278 Standard 10 (Grade 12) students (95 boys and 183 girls) from seven senior secondary schools in the Umtata district of Transkei, South Africa, wrote tests in algebra and geometry and completed an attitude questionnaire. Analysis showed no significant difference between the mean scores of boys and girls in algebra but a significant difference between scores in geometry, with the mean score of boys being greater than that of girls. There was no significant difference between the mean scores of boys and girls on the Attitude Toward Mathematics scale, although boys had a significantly more positive Attitude Toward Geometry than girls. Significant low correlations were found between scores on Attitudes Toward Mathematics and scores in mathematics and between scores on Attitudes Toward Geometry and scores in geometry.
LANGUAGE IN INDIA Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow

Students associate writing with pain and have been given little opportunity to engage in enjoyable writing. This paper advocates methods which can be used for improving the writing ability of the students. After discussing the difficulties in writing, it explains what type of teacher invention and assessment can be useful. It also provides recommendations to stimulate writing skill among students. Writing as a Skill Writing is a skill like driving, swimming, typing or even preparing a good meal. Teachers always command our students to write and grow frustrated when some of our students hesitate, stare outside the window, dawdle over blank paper, give up and say “I can’t write”, while other students are able to write and give the paper at the end of the period. The reason for this sort of variation in responses may be that few teachers have ever allowed adequate time for prewriting and have taught the students the strategies for effective writing. One needs to understand the complicated and intertwining processes of perception and conception through language.
Are prophylactic antibiotics justified in pediatric patients with inguinal hernia repair?

Background: There are different studies highlighting the role of using prophylactic antibiotics in clean surgeries, but still there is conflicting evidence regarding whether prophylactic antibiotics are beneficial or not in preventing post-operative surgical site infection. Aim: This study aims to evaluate the use of peri-operative prophylactic antibiotics in preventing or reducing surgical site infection in the elective open repair of pediatric inguinal hernia. Patients and method: Over a ten-month period a total 150 pediatric patients underwent elective surgical repair for inguinal hernia were enrolled in this randomized prospective study, they were categorized into two equal Groups alternating at the time of operation. The patients in group A (Control) were followed a standard regimen of giving pre-operative parenteral antibiotic (in the ward or at the beginning of anesthesia) & then post-operative oral antibiotics for five days duration, while the patients in group B (Case) underwent the same surgery, but neither preoperative nor post-operative antibiotics were given. A written informed consent from the parents or child guardian was obtained after explanation. The rate of surgical site infection was compared between the two groups. A p value of less than 0.05 was considered to be significant statistically. Results: The total infection rate in both (case and control groups) was 3.33%, the rate of postoperative wound infection in "case group" was 4 % compared to that in "control group" which was 2.67 %. This noticed variance was statistically insignificant (P value by Chi-Square Test = 0.9883, Two –tailed p value using paired samplest test was = 0.6578). 80% of the infections were mild (grade 1 & 2) & 60% was noticed in the 3rd post-operative day. Conclusion: This study pointed out that peri-operative prophylactic antibiotics are not justified routinely in pediatric inguinal herniotomy as there is no significant increased risk of postoperative wound infection in "group B" compared to "group A" (p value = 0.6578 using paired samples ttest), & this low risk of wound infection does not warrant the economic burden of their usage in such clean surgical operations. Date Submitted: 24/11/2015 Date Accepted:10/4/2016 Address for Correspondence: Dr. Ali E. Joda , College of Medicine, Al-Mustansiriya University. Department of Pediatric Surgery Central Child Teaching Hospital,
STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN BAHASA PADA ANAK USIA DINI

Bahasa merupakan alat untuk berkomunikasi. Perkembangan bahasa bagi anak dimulai sejak bayi melalui pengalaman dan pertumbuhan bahasa. Pengembangan kemampuan berbahasa bagi anak usia dini bertujuan agar anak mampu berkomunikasi secara lisan dengan lingkungannya. Ada empat keterampilan berbahasa yaitu menyimak, berbicara, membaca, dan menulis. Konteks pengembangan bahasa hendaknya juga meliputi empat keterampilan tersebut. Kegiatan-kegiatan yang dilakukan dalam mengembangkan kemampuan berbahasa meliputi kegiatan yang dapat menstimulasi kemampuan menyimak, berbicara, membaca, dan menulis. Anak usia dini mempunyai karakteritik yang unik. Dunia mereka adalah dunia bermain. Oleh karena itu kegiatan pengembangan bahasa yang dilakukan harus menggunakan strategi yang sesuai dengan dunia mereka. Banyak media yang bisa membantu guru dan orang tua dalam pengembangan bahasa anak usia dini. Anak-anak sekarang bisa mendownload sendiri seperti lagu/nyanyian dan cerita anak-anak. Media ini sekarang sangat disenangi anak-anak. Orang tua tinggal membimbing agar hasilnya lebih maksimal.
Assessment of the level of knowledge of patients from selected Warsaw hospitals about Crohn’s disease

Introduction: Crohn’s disease constitutes one of the most serious diagnostic-therapeutic problems of contemporary gastroenterology and appropriate lifestyle may prevent symptoms of this disease. Aim of the research: To assess the level of patient knowledge of Crohn’s disease. Material and methods: The study enrolled 100 patients from three Warsaw hospitals (53 women). Mean age of the study population was 34.6 years (min. 18, max. 60; SD = 5.690). The voluntary and anonymous questionnaire study used a questionnaire developed by the authors (32 questions). Statistical analysis of the study results was carried out in the StatSoft Statistica 10.0 program, using the Mann-Whitney U test. The significance level was established at p < 0.05. Results: The study group of patients had basic knowledge of Crohn’s disease. A majority of the study participants (over 60%) knew the key factors responsible for the development of non-specific inflammatory bowel disease, 64% of them knew the effects of immunosuppressive therapy, and 77% of the patients correctly indicated the group of drugs used in the therapy; however, detailed knowledge of the disease significant for further treatment and its influence on the quality of life was insuf ficient and required supplementation. Differences among women and men were statistically insignificant ( p = NS). Conclusions: Studies on patient knowledge of Crohn’s disease are rarely published in Polish and world scientific literature and therefore there is a need for continuation of studies. Detailed knowledge of patients about Crohn’s disease was insufficient. Therefore, information campaigns and actions as well as continuous education of patients performed by members of interdisciplinary therapeutic teams are justified. The level of knowledge of Crohn’s disease is not gender-related. The study results may be used in practice for development of educational programmes for patients with this disease.
Seeing the canvas through the eyes of the painter: The experience of secular Jewish college students

Title of Dissertation: SEEING THE CANVAS THROUGH THE EYES OF THE PAINTER: THE EXPERIENCE OF SECULAR JEWISH COLLEGE STUDENTS Steven Elliot Grande, Doctor of Philosophy, 2004 Dissertation directed by: Professor Marylu K. McEwen Department of Counseling and Personnel Services This hermeneutic phenomenological study is concerned with understanding authentic Being and our experience of the Other within the context of higher education. By engaging phenomenologically with college students in the process of becoming secular Jews, I revealed the phenomenon of secular Jewish being. I had twenty-six conversations with seven students —my co-travelers—at a mid-size, public university in the mid-Atlantic. My co-travelers expended substantial energy considering what it meant to see as a Jew, to be seen as a Jew, and what it was like to see their own Jewishness. My cotravelers found that their metaphorical Jewish canvas was elusive and paradoxical. They experienced a campus environment that felt out-of-control to them due to the overwhelming presence of Christianity. Whether it was experiencing overt celebrations of Christmas, anti-Semitic remarks, or just an uncomfortable reaction from a peer, my cotravelers doubted whether they mattered as Jews. Consequently they reworked their Jewish canvas to make it more appealing to the dominant White, Christian culture. Furthermore, my co-travelers experienced the existential dilemma of discovering that they could choose what kind of Jew to become. Realizing they had choices revealed how the seemingly immutable aspects of their Jewishness were actually constructed. Ultimately my co-travelers determined that they would need to re-interpret their religious inheritance to become the kind of Jew they aspired to be. This research journey enhanced my appreciation for the transformative power of phenomenological listening and the tension between being and doing in student affairs. Facing anti-Semitism and a lack of understanding and openness to the experience of secular Jewishness kept my co-travelers from making meaning and fully engaging in the campus. How do student affairs professionals balance the many demands of our work while creating meaning making environments where students can uncover their authentic Being? The experience of my co-travelers suggests answering this question by increasing the emphasis on the beings of our students and our selves. SEEING THE CANVAS THROUGH THE EYES OF THE PAINTER: THE EXPERIENCE OF SECULAR JEWISH COLLEGE STUDENTS by Steven Elliot Grande Dissertation submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Maryland, College Park in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy 2004
The Possible Ameliorative effect of Zafirlukast on Renal Toxicity Induced by Methotrexate in Experimental Animals

Methotrexate is a chemotherapeutic agent. Nephrotoxicity is an important side effect of treatment with methotrexate. Zafirlukast is a cystenyl leukotriene antagonist that acts as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent. The aim of this study was to analyze the nephrotoxicity induced by methotrexate in rats and to evaluate the possible ameliorative effect of zafirlukast. Ethanol (1ml/kg, orally once daily) and zafirlukast (40mg/kg, orally once daily) were given for 10 days. Methotrexate (20mg/kg I.P, single injection) and, zafirlukast (40mg/kg, orally once daily) was given 5 days before methtrexate and then 5 days after the chemotherapeutic agent. Rats will be sacrificed after the 10th day from methotrexate intake. Rats given methotrexate alone had significantly higher MDA (malondialdehyde), lower reduced glutathione, catalase, superoxide dismutase in kidney tissue and higher blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine levels than the control groups. Co-treatment of zafirlukast with methotrexate had an ameliorative effect on the previous parameters. Light & electronic microscopic pictures revealed that methotrexate caused marked degenerative changes in the kidney of rats. Restoration of the normal architecture of kidney tissues were observed in rats received methotrexate with zafirlukast. Thus, methotrexate can induce oxidative damage in rat kidney & zafirlukast has an ameliorative effect against this damage
Fertility preservation in transgender patients

ABSTRACT Fertility preservation is an important consideration for transgender people prior to initiating cross-sex hormones or undergoing sex reassignment surgery. We performed a retrospective chart review identifying all transgender patients referred for fertility preservation at one university-affiliated fertility clinic from November 2011 to March 2014. Eleven male-to-female (MtF) transgender patients and 3 female-to-male (FtM) transgender patients were seen for sperm banking or fertility preservation consultation. FtM transgender patients were referred for fertility preservation at a later age and after being on a longer duration of cross-sex hormone therapy than MtF transgender patients. Nine of eleven MtF patients cryopreserved sperm resulting in 1 pregnancy following IVF-ICSI. None of the FtM patients underwent any cryopreservation techniques. This study highlights the need to increase awareness on the effects of age on fertility for FtM patients, and to improve awareness of and access to fertility preservation technologies for all transgender people early on in their transition.
A Survey of Continuing Professional Development Activities and Attitudes Amongst Catalogers

ABSTRACT It has been widely recognised that MLS courses and on-the-job training need to be supplemented by continuing professional development (CPD), if catalogers are to fulfil their potential and remain in the field. The results of a questionnaire survey show that catalogers and other metadata specialists are undertaking a broad range of CPD activities, and would welcome more opportunities. They are especially keen on short courses, but also interested in more formal and longer-term programs, and are looking to upgrade their skills and knowledge in both traditional and emerging areas. While most think that their CPD efforts can advance their careers, many catalogers consider levels of support from employers and the profession to be less than adequate.
Schizophrenia: Cognitive Theory, Research and Therapy

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Diasporic information environments: Reframing immigrant-focused information research

Studies of immigrant information behavior need to be sit- uated within the dynamic contexts of globalization and diaspora. Most immigrant-focused information-science research has focused on distinctly local, place-based sce-narios, while diasporic research on information behavior, in contrast, focuses mainly on issues of transnational identity online. This article suggests a methodology that mediates between these two poles, by recognizing the place-based, lived realities of immigrant communities while also acknowledging the existence of complex, globalized diasporic information environments. We refer to this methodology as the Diasporic Information Environment Model (DIEM), and argue that local information-science research can be extended to address the globalized experiences of immigrant communities engaging communities to directly take action around identi-ﬁed obstacles to development is a key element of action research. We hypothesize that the social documentation created by community members could allow for identiﬁcation of both capacities and shortcomings (Srinivasan, in press), and allow for the DIEM to mobilize community action.