Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
OMAE 2012-83730 DRAFT : THREE-DIMENSIONAL EFFECTS OF THE FLOW NORMAL TO A FLAT PLATE AT A HIGH REYNOLDS NUMBER

Plate components are often found in offshore and marine structures, such as heave damping plates and ship stabilizers. Two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) numerical simulations are performed to investigate the 3D effects of the flow normal to a flat plate at a high Reynolds number (Re = 1.5×105, based on the height of the plate and the free stream velocity). The ratio of the plate thickness to the plate height is 0.02. The 2D simulations are carried out by solving the Unsteady ReynoldsAveraged Navier-Stokes (URANS) equations with the k-ω SST (Shear Stress Transport) turbulence model, while the 3D simulations are carried out with the large-eddy simulation (LES) method. The hydrodynamic results (such as time-averaged drag coefficient, Strouhal number and mean recirculation length) are compared with the published experimental data. The near-wake flow structures are also discussed. The 3D simulation results are in good agreement with the published experimental data; however, the 2D simulations show a poor comparison with the experi∗Author of correspondence. mental data. This shows that the 3D effects are important for the high Reynolds number flow normal to a flat plate.
EVALUATION OF CHONDRAL INJURIES USING NEAR INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY

Arthroscopic evaluation of post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is limited and subjective with the current diagnostic techniques visual evaluation and tissue palpation. Reliable evaluation of cartilage defects and the surrounding tissue is crucial for selecting the optimal repair procedure. This requires introduction of novel quantitative arthroscopic techniques, which could substantially enhance the currently limited diagnostics and, thus, improve patient care. The aim of this thesis was to investigate the potential of various promising arthroscopic techniques for the assessment of chondral injuries. These techniques were near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), optical coherence tomography (OCT), and ultrasound imaging. In particular, the potential of NIRS for evaluation of articular cartilage and subchondral bone integrity was thoroughly investigated. In study I, two equine surgeons scored cartilage defects using a conventional arthroscope and by means of ultrasound and OCT imaging. Furthermore, cartilage stiffness measurements were performed with a hand-held arthroscopic indentation device (Artscan). In addition, a custom algorithm was used to score the cartilage lesions visible in OCT images, and cartilage stiffness was evaluated with a standard table-top material testing device. In study II, absorption spectra and biomechanical properties of equine articular cartilage were measured and multivariate regression modeling was employed to investigate their relationship. In study III, the combined potential of NIRS and OCT was investigated by measurements on equine samples, followed by quantitative microscopy to determine collagen orientation and content, and proteoglycan (PG) content. In study IV, a novel NIRS probe was introduced for arthroscopic measurements in equine joints in vivo to evaluate cartilage and subchondral properties in a clinical setting. In studies III-IV, artificial neural networks (ANN) were utilized to relate spectra and reference properties. In study I, OCT supplemented with automatic scoring algorithm was the most reliable technique for scoring cartilage injuries; however, the advantage over the other techniques was not substantial. Overall, the findings suggest that imaging and quantitative analysis of the entire articular surface is critical to eliminate surgeonrelated bias. In studies II-IV, absorption spectra correlated significantly (p < 0.05) with cartilage biomechanical properties, PG and collagen contents, and collagen network orientation. Additionally, in study IV, spectral information correlated with subchondral bone properties, and NIRS enabled simultaneous arthroscopic prediction of cartilage and subchondral bone properties. In study III, supplementing NIRS with automatic OCT-based characterization of cartilage lesions was found to enhance the prediction accuracy of the ANN models. In conclusion, the findings in this thesis establish NIRS as a promising arthroscopic technique for evaluation of cartilage integrity. However, supplementing NIRS with automatic OCT-based scoring of cartilage lesions further increases the potential of the technique.
A paradigm for finding genes for a complex human trait: polycystic ovary syndrome and follistatin.

Positional cloning using genetic linkage has been very successful for many single-gene Mendelian traits. In contrast, complex disorders with unknown but largely genetic etiology (although not a simple Mendelian inheritance pattern) are just beginning to yield to a positional cloning approach. For many such disorders, very large numbers of affected sibling pairs appear to be required to have any hope of significant results on a genomewide survey for increased allele sharing. In this issue of the Proceedings, the study by Urbanek et al. (1) of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) shows that a different approach is possible when there is a good understanding of the physiology and relevant metabolic pathways in the affected tissues, i.e., a survey of allele sharing at markers in or adjacent to candidate genes. In contrast to the flailing about with a few poorly supported candidate genes seen in psychiatric genetics, Urbanek et al. (1) examined all of the plausible candidate genes based on a good understanding of metabolism and physiology in ovarian tissues. They were able to use a relatively small sample to obtain quite convincing evidence that one of the genes, and possibly a second, are likely to have major effects in the etiology of PCOS.
Effect of Injection Pressure Due to Micropile Installation on Relative Density of Sand Naeini

One of the most challenging issues in geotechnic engineering is injection. This paper intends to model injection due to micropile installation in saturated sandy soil, using finite element code (FEM) and then compare the results of the program with the results of site investigations. Finally the model was developed by some changes in spacing/micropile diameter (3m, 1.6m and 0.8m) and injection pressure (1cm, 2.5cm, 5cm, 10cm and 15cm). The outcome of these endeavour is expressed in the form of graghs based on relative density to compare with the relative densities of standard penetration test (SPT) results. Results show that by increasing injection pressure (boundry displacement), more modification takes place and what far micropiles are, modification requires more pressure to be applied. Also, the results of computer simulation and site investigations seems to be in a good agreement together. Because the evaluation of bearing capacity and settlement specification of soils requires some SPT data from every depth, and this process is too costly to do for medium projects, numerical modeling can be a useful method to lessen the costs of a project performance. Keywords— numerical simulation, sand, micropile, injection
An Experimental Study of Thermal and Hydraulic Geothermal Reservoir Stimulation of Brittle Impermeable Material

Reservoir stimulation is one of the key technologies necessary for optimization of enhanced geothermal systems. The higher volumetric density of fractures created by stimulation allows for greater access to the rock, which potentially yields higher fluid flow rates and increased injectivity. To study this further a suite of ongoing experiments simulates a brittle, impermeable reservoir subjected to sequential hydraulic and thermal fracturing processes. It is anticipated that cooling and injection protocols could lead to an increase in injectivity that is greater than either of these stimulation processes alone. The combined hydraulic and thermal fracturing process is hypothesized to result in fracture geometries that are significantly different than those produced by either hydraulic or thermal fracturing alone, with potentially higher flow rates. The higher flow rates can directly result in an elevated heat transfer rate in a geothermal system. To assess this potential for increased injectivity and surface area, experiments were conducted in which acrylic specimens were stimulated using methods analogous to those that could be used on a reservoir scale. Fractures that have faces perpendicular to the maximum horizontal principal stress were theorized by Perkins and Gonzolaz (1985) to occur once a hydraulic fissure has been thermally fractured. These fractures were created in blocks of acrylic and validate their findings.
Combined Elastic Light Scattering and Two-Scale Shadowgraphy of Near-Critical Fuel

N-hexane jets in proximity of the critical point are investigated. Using a double-diaphragm shock tube, the fuel temperature prior to injection as well as the test gas pressure are varied systematically from subto supercritical values (with respect to the fuel properties). Along with laser-illuminated Shadowgraphy, 90◦ Mie imaging is employed simultaneously to detect the presence of liquid phase within the jet. It is shown that for injection temperatures of 0.96 percent of the critical temperature, a liquid phase is still present even for supercritical pressures of 1.15 times the critical value. In combination with microscopic images of the jet border, a concentrated liquid phase within the inner dark core (not resolvable by Shadowgraphy) is implied for the near-nozzle region up to maximum 15 nozzle diameters. The effect of an increasing initial fuel temperature on the disintegration process is shown for injections with far supercritical temperature of 1.18 times the critical temperature. The jet now resembles that of an underexpanded gaseous jet with specific shock structures due to a choked outflow condition. A theoretical analysis of the injection process based on isentropic flow assumption corroborates the experimental findings for suband supercritical injection temperatures. ∗Corresponding Author: sba@itlr.uni-stuttgart.de
The influence of mechanical vibrations on properties of Ni-based coatings

This article reports on research work that was und ertaken on Ni-based thermallysprayed and fused coating deposited on steel substr ate. Mechanical vibrations were introduced during fusing process and the impact of vibrations the properties and microstructure of coatings was investigated. Microstructures of spray ed and sprayed–fused coatings were compared including evaluation of porosity. The micr ost ucture of sprayed coating consists of partly melted and unmelted particles. A lot of void s are present between the splats. The assprayed coating is bonded to the substrate mechanic ally or by adhesion. The porosity was significantly reduced and strong metallurgical bond between the fused coating and substrate was formed after fusing operation. The hardness and microhardness of different zones of coatings as well as wear resistance were assessed.
Negative Predictive Value of Transthoracic Core-Needle Biopsy: A Multicenter Study.

BACKGROUND Specimens collected by CT scan-guided transthoracic core-needle biopsy (TTNB) are frequently used for the diagnosis of lung nodules, but the clinical value of negative results has not been sufficiently investigated. We sought to determine the negative predictive value (NPV) of TTNB specimens and investigate predictive factors of negative results. METHODS All consecutive TTNBs performed in three centers between 2006 and 2012 were included. The medical charts of patients with nonmalignant TTNB specimens were reviewed and classified as true or false negatives. Binary logistic regression was used for multivariate analysis. RESULTS Overall, findings from 980 TTNB specimens were included. Malignant disease was found in 79% (n = 777) of the cases, nonmalignant disease in 6% (n = 54), and "negative" results in 15% (n = 149). For the diagnosis of malignant disease, NPV was 51%. Estimated sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy were 89%, 99%, and 90%, respectively. The complication rate was 34% (life-threatening complication in 6%). In multivariate analysis, predictive factors for a false-negative result were radiologist experience (adjusted OR [AOR], 0.996; 95% CI, [0.994-0.998]), occurrence of a complication during the procedure (AOR, 1.958; 95% CI, [1.202-3.187]), and moderate to high maximum standardized uptake value on PET scan (AOR, 7.657; 95% CI, [1.737-33.763]). In 24 cases, a second TTNB was performed at the same target. The complication rate was 33%, and TTNB specimens provided diagnosis in 95% of cases with a 67% NPV. CONCLUSIONS One-half of all "negative" TTNB specimen results were falsely negative for malignant diagnosis. Findings in tissue collected from a second TTNB at the same target provided a final diagnosis in most cases without increasing complication rates.
Paediatric Anthropometry : A Longitudinal Study of 0-3 Years of Male and Female Children

Growth is a continuous process commencing at conception and progressing at a varying pace till its completion about 2 decades later, with closure of epiphysis. The process of ‘Growth’ is accompanied with increase in body size and or mass at varying rates. It is multi factorial and complex, still remarkably predictable. Boys and girls grow differently and each child has his or her distinct growth pattern. To study growth pattern of male and female infants, a longitudinal study, a total 320 Jat 88 SMU Medical Journal Indexed in SIS (USA), ASI (Germany), I2OR & i-Scholar (India), SJIF (Morocco) and Cosmos Foundation (Germany) databases. Impact Factor: 3.835 (SJIF) ISSN : 2349 – 1604 (Volume – 4, No. 1, January 2017) Research Article SMU Medical Journal, Volume – 4, No. – 1, January, 2017 Sikh and Bania infants (Male 160; Female 160), aged birth-36 months were taken. Body weight and length of all children measured at birth and where after, at quarterly age intervals with time tolerance to ±5 days by the same investigator up to 24 months of life & then half yearly till 36 months.Comparing the data of males & females it was observed that males of both groups were taller than their females counterparts. Inter group comparison showed that the difference for weight between Jat sikh & Bania male were highly significant (p< 0.001) from birth to 18 month whereas no significant difference were found in females of both groups. Jat sikh males & females had comparatively higher value of height than Baina males & females. The children of the present study are heavier when compared to their counterparts in other states of India.
Caregivers and Healthcare Workers ’ Willingness to Donate Kidney in Three Tertiary Institutions in Southern Nigeria

Background. Kidney transplantation (KT) is now the preferred renal replacement therapy in suitable patients with end-stage renal disease but organ availability is a major limiting factor. Aims. To evaluate the willingness of caregivers (CGs) and healthcare workers (HWs) to donate a kidney and possible motivating factors in our setting. Methods. This cross-sectional study was done at Mother and Child Hospital, Kidney Care Centre Ondo and Babcock University Teaching Hospital, all in Southern Nigeria. Participants’ willingness to donate a kidney was assessed using Likert and Visual Analogue Scales (VAS). The data were analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. Student t test was used to compare weighted mean scores. Multivariate analysis done; P < . 05 was taken as significant. Results. A total of 563 CGs and HWs took part in the study. Sixty percent of them were aware of kidney donation (KD) but only 43.7% had a favorable attitude towards it, and these were predominantly HWs (63.4% vs 33.1%, P < .001). A quarter of the participants were adequately willing to donate a kidney; HWs were significantly more willing than CGs (45.4% vs 15.8%, P < .001). On VAS, the mean willingness score of HWs was higher than that of CGs (t 1⁄4 7.13, P < .001). Factors strongly influencing the willingness of CGs to donate include their educational level (P 1⁄4 .028, OR 1⁄4 4.86, 95% CI: 1.19e19.91) social class (P 1⁄4 .012, OR 1⁄4 6.17 95% CI: 1.5e24.8) and having a relative with kidney disease (P 1⁄4 .019; OR 1⁄4 3.07 95% CI: 1.25e12.00). Willingness correlated with awareness of KD among CGs (r 1⁄4 0.534, P < .001). Conclusion. There is a low level of willingness alongside negative attitudes toward kidney donation among our participants.
Assessment of patient care and health facility indicators among urban and rural private practitioners in Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu , India

Objectives: To assess the patient care and health facility indicators among the private medical practitioners in the rural and urban areas of Kancheepuram district in Tamil Nadu. Materials and methods: A comparative crosssectional study was conducted among 20 private practitioners, 10 from urban and 10 from rural catchment areas of the training centres of a medical college in Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. WHO core drug use indicators questionnaire was used for the assessment which comprises of 5 patient care indicators and 2 facility indicators. Thirty exit interviews from patients in each practitioner’s clinic were carried out to assess the quality of the services rendered. Results: The study revealed that average consulting time was 4 minutes, average dispensing time was 2.19 minutes, percentage of drugs actually dispensed was 43% and all the drugs dispensed was adequately labelled, only 22% percentage of patients had knowledge of correct dosage of drugs, the copy of essential drugs lists was not available in any facility and about 73% of the key drugs were available in the health facilities. The average time spent by a patient in the health facility was 18.39 minutes and 93% of the patients expressed satisfaction over the services they received. Conclusion: The study outcome reflects irrational patient care practices among private practitioners in both urban and rural areas. Even though the concept of essential drugs and the benefits of rational use of medicines are being popularized in the country, the importance of these was not recognized by the doctors and the pharmacists.
Tilburg University Blended e-health in cognitive behavioral therapy

Background: Though internet based cognitive behaviour therapy is proven to be effective, e-health is applied only in a minority of treatments in specialised mental health care. The low application rates are associated with therapists’ attitudes towards e-health. One of the major concerns is limitations in the therapeutic relation and communication between patient and therapist. Since therapist involvement is important in an effective e-health treatment, negative attitudes towards e-health can be a risk for effective e-health application. Aims: This study aimed to examine the relationship between patients’ e-health usage as well as patients’ attitudes towards e-health and the therapeutic alliance. The possible influence of therapists’ attitudes on patients’ e-health usage is also examined. Method: In an outpatient mental health setting, patients attended a blended treatment program for major depressive disorder and completed questionnaires on attitudes towards e-health and the therapeutic alliance. Therapists completed an alliance and attitude questionnaire as well. Results: Patients with more positive attitudes used the e-health application more intensively. Higher work alliance rates were related to sharing digital homework assignments and seeking contact with their therapist. Also, when treated by therapists with more positive attitudes towards e-health, patients shared more assignments with their therapist. Patients with high symptom rates at start, had more negative attitude rates and tended to use the e-health application less frequently. Conclusions: In a treatment cohesion in which therapists are positive about blended e-health, patients’ attitudes are positively related to e-health usage and therefore a factor of interest in improvement of effective e-health application. Patients with severe symptoms may need extra attention like active support and iteration to promote adherence to the e-health program. How to cite this paper: Aerts, J. E. M. , & van Dam, A. (2018). Blended e-Health in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Usage Intensity, Attitude and Therapeutic Alliance in Clinical Practice. Psychology, 9, 2422-2435. https://doi.org/10.4236/psych.2018. 910139 Received: June 1, 2018 Accepted: September 14, 2018 Published: September 17, 2018 Copyright © 2018 by authors and Scientific Research Publishing Inc. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution International License (CC BY 4.0). http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
ADOPTION OF YAM MINISETT TECHNOLOGY BY FARMERS IN NIGER STATE , SOUTHERN GUINEA SAVANNAH , NIGERIA

Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai (IBBUL) Niger State, Nigeria. Department of Agricultural Extension and Management, College of Agriculture, Mokwa Niger State, Nigeria. 3 Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services, Federal University of Technology, Minna Niger State, Nigeria Yam minisett technology was developed by National Root Crop Research Institute, Umudike in 1982 to address the problem of access to quality seed yam and improved productivity of yam farmers. This study examined the level of awareness, adoption and factors that influence adoption of yam minisett technology package in Niger State. Data for the study were obtained from a field survey of 150 yam farmers using multistage simple random sampling technique. Descriptive statistics and probit regression model was used to analyse the data. The results of the study shows that a typical yam farmer is about 42 years, married, literate with about 17 years’ experience in yam production and cultivating about 2.19 hectares of land in two plots. Mixed cropping is the predominant cropping system; yam was planted either as sole crop or as intercropped with either cereals or legume. The result also reveals that about 69.35% of yam farmers were aware of the yam minisetts technology while only and 35% adopted the technology on their farms during the survey. Compliance with recommended production technology also varied among the adopters with 100% for pre-planting of yam minisetts and 22.05% for use of fertilizer in yam farms. The low level of adoption of was shown to be primarily due to poor and non uniform germination of setts and size of seed yam produced which was said to be small; high labour requirement and poor assess to production inputs and technical information on minisetts technology. The results of probit regression shows that educational status of respondent (X2), access to credit (X5), number of extension contact (X6) and membership of cooperative society (X7) are positive and statistically significant(P < 0.05). This implies that these variables significantly influence farmer’s likelihood to adopt yam minisetts technology. Farming experience (X3) and household size (X4) are negative but significant (P < 0.05). This implies that more experience famers with large household size tend not to adopt yam minisetts production technology. To realise the full potentials of yam minisett technology, the study recommends that the researchers should address the issues of non uniform germination and size of seed yam from minisetts. Farmers’ practices should also be integrated into the technology package while government should scale up information dissemination on the technology and provide access to production inputs for