Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Diagnosis in an acute organophosphate poisoning: report of three interesting cases and review of the literature

Organophosphates may cause serious life-threatening conditions, such as an initial acute cholinergic crisis and intermediate syndrome. Each of these conditions has a potential for respiratory failure requiring ventilatory support. For this reason, it is very important to recognize them early, especially to institute appropriate management. The diagnosis of organophosphate poisoning is based essentially on a clinical assessment, followed by laboratory examinations. Sometimes the diagnosis may be difficult, as in case 1, identified initially as brainstem stroke. However, if neurological syndromes associated with organophosphate poisoning are well known, they can easily be distinguished from other conditions that resemble them. Two cases displayed the symptoms and signs of intermediate syndrome; however, one case (no. 2) did not have severe poisoning on admission but needed artificial ventilation. Each case recovered completely from organophosphate poisoning as a result of early diagnosis and appropriate therapy. Therefore, we would like to describe the clinical and laboratory features of these syndromes, observed in three interesting cases, and to emphasize the importance of early and accurate diagnosis for the appropriate management of acute organophosphate poisoning.
Ultrasound-guided Endovascular Treatment for Vascular Access Malfunction: Results in 4896 Cases

Purpose For the protracted maintenance of vascular access, countermeasures against stenosis are important. Between March 2004 and October 2011 superficial ultrasound-guided percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) was performed in our hospital for arteriovenous fistula malfunction in 4869 cases in 1011 patients, and the utility of the treatment was assessed on the basis of early results. In cases where vascular intervention was deemed necessary, the procedure was conducted under ultrasound guidance as first option, with fluoroscopy and radiography used additionally as necessary. Methods The ultrasound apparatus used was primarily the 11 MHz linear-type probe (GE-Yokogawa Logiq S6). For subclavian and brachiocephalic veins, the microconvex-type probe was used to visualize the lesion through the intercostal space. In obstruction cases, ultrasound-guided PTA was performed after superficial ultrasound-guided aspiration or thrombus removal. Results In stenosis cases, early success (technical and clinical) was obtained in 4288 of 4414 cases (97.1%). In obstruction cases, early success was obtained in 443 cases and 91.9% for obstruction cases. Assistance by intra-operative fluoroscopy or radiography was required in 55 cases, and surgical reconstruction was required in 42 cases. Serious complications occurred in 12 of 4869 cases (0.2%). Conclusions Ultrasound-guided PTA for arteriovenous fistula malfunction could be used as a substitute for fluoroscopy-guided PTA, and enables the use of safe and rapid intervention techniques.
Cognitive function after several years of antiretroviral therapy with stable central nervous system penetration score

Previous studies in HIV‐infected populations have yielded conflicting results on the effect of antiretroviral therapy (ART) on cognition. Our objective was to investigate the effect of several years of ART with stable central nervous system penetration effectiveness (CPE) score on neuropsychological performance in HIV‐infected individuals.
Human Resource Capacity and Adoption of E-Government for Improved Service Delivery in Kajiado County, Kenya

Rapid growth in technology in the last two decades has made governments to start E-government initiatives as a way of ensuring effective and efficient operations. E-government has been shown to improve accountability and transparency as well as delivery of services in a timely and cost-effective manner. The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of human resource capacity on adoption of E-government in Kajiado County in Kenya. The study was based on pragmatic paradigm. Descriptive survey was used in this study. A sample of 335 respondents was drawn from the target population of 2660 employees from the devolved 10 ministries in Kajiado County using Cochran (2007) formulae. Quantitative data was collected through open and closed-ended questionnaires while qualitative data was collected through an interview guide. Regression models and correlation were used to analyze inferential data and test hypotheses. Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis. The study found that human resource capacity had a strong positive influence on adoption of Egovernment (r= 0.595, p-value=0.000). The study concludes that human resource capacity has a significant influence on the adoption of E-government in the County Government of Kajiado. The study recommends that the county government of Kajiado should develop frequent training programmes for all the employees in the County. The training programmes should be preceded by training needs analysis to identify the training needs of the employees in regard to the use of ICT. This study also recommends that the County government of Kajiado should make use of financial and non-financial rewards to motivate the employees. In regard to financial rewards, the County government should offer more competitive salaries to the employees.
SOCIAL CAPITAL IN POVERTY ALLEVIATION THROUGH PRO-POOR TOURISM CONCEPT IN SLUM AREA (CASE STUDY: KELURAHAN JODIPAN, MALANG CITY)

Kelurahan Jodipan is one of the slums in Malang City which is at downtown and river bank of Brantas. In 2014, Kelurahan Jodipan became the center of world's attention because it can change the image of its area, be a colorful residential area that became one of the must-visit tourist destinations in Malang. The concept of tourism can indicate as the application of Pro-Poor Tourism concept. Tourism in Kelurahan Jodipan requires contribution and participation of the community to continue the tourism activities. Therefore, this study aims to assess the level of social capital in alleviating poverty through ProPoor Tourism concepts in slums. The analytical method used in this research is the Rate of Participation (RoP) analysis and Structural Equation Modeling analysis using MPLUS to know the relationship between variables and dominant factors that influence. The result of RoP analysis is the level of community participation of RW.02 Kelurahan Jodipan belongs to the low participation class. The average community follows one institutional in Kelurahan Jodipan. The results of SEM analysis is the association between social capital and tourism proportional. That is, the better the social capital in the community, the better the management of the environmental tourism. Second, the relationship between social capital and tourism with community poverty is inversely proportional. That is, the higher the social capital and the better the tourism activity then the poverty in the region will be smaller. The last result is Pro-Poor Tourism tourism activities, in this case, can reduce the poverty level of the community.
ASTROMETRIC JITTER OF THE SUN AS A STAR

The daily variation of the solar photocenter over some 11 yr is derived from the Mount Wilson data reprocessed by Ulrich et al. to closely match the surface distribution of solar irradiance. The standard deviations of astrometric jitter are 0.52 μAU and 0.39 μAU in the equatorial and the axial dimensions, respectively. The overall dispersion is strongly correlated with solar cycle, reaching 0.91 μAU at maximum activity in 2000. The largest short-term deviations from the running average (up to 2.6 μAU) occur when a group of large spots happen to lie on one side with respect to the center of the disk. The amplitude spectrum of the photocenter variations never exceeds 0.033 μAU for the range of periods 0.6–1.4 yr, corresponding to the orbital periods of planets in the habitable zone. Astrometric detection of Earth-like planets around stars as quiet as the Sun is not affected by star spot noise, but the prospects for more active stars may be limited to giant planets.
Effect Of Strategic Alliances On Competitive Advantage Among Mobile Network Operators In Kenya

x CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION . 1 1.1 Background of the study . 1 1.1.1 Concept of Strategy.2 1.1.2 Strategic Alliances . 4 1.1.3 Competitive Advantage . 5 1.1.4 Mobile Network Operators in Kenya . 6 1.2 Research Problem . 8 1.3 Research Objective . 10 1.4 Value of the Study . 10 CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW . 12 2.
Pneumococcal Neuraminidase

Lee, L. T. (Columbia University, New York, N.Y.), and C. Howe. Pneumoccal neuraminidase. J. Bacteriol. 91:1418–1426. 1966. —The elaboration of neuraminidase by pneumococci grown under optimal conditions in liquid medium was studied in relation to the bacterial growth cycle. The enzyme was found free in the culture medium in increasing concentration throughout most of the logarithmic phase of growth, at the end of which enzyme concentration had reached a maximum. Only a small fraction of the total neuraminidase was cell-associated at any time. It appears, therefore, that pneumococcal neuraminidase is actively secreted by dividing cells and does not accumulate solely as a result of cellular autolysis. Neuraminidase in cell-free extracts (types I, III, VII, and XIV) was neutralized both by homotypic and by heterotypic antibody, thus demonstrating it to be a group antigen. The enzyme was separable in agar gel electrophoresis from other protein and polysaccharide pneumococcal antigens. Limited immunochemical data suggest that pneumococcal neuraminidase may be of relatively low molecular weight.
The Impact of Working Capital Management on Profitability: Tanzania Portland Cement Company Limited

The purpose of the study was to investigate the Impact of working capital management on profitability. The study employed a quantitative research design, which was useful in establishing the relationship of working capital management on profitability. A sample of 60 employees was taken and the financial statement for the period years, 2010 up to 2015 was used. However, a total of 45 responses were received. The study relied on both primary data, collected through a questionnaire, and secondary data collected from annual financial reports and financial statements of TPCC. The working capital management components used for the purpose of this study was, Accounts Payable Period (APP), Inventory Conversion Period (ICP) and Average Collection Period (ACP). Return on Assets was used as the alternate for profitability of the firm. The key findings from the study are; Firstly, there exists a significant negative relationship between average collection period and profitability indicating that an increase in the number of days affects the profitability of the firm; secondly, there exists a negative relationship between inventory holding period with profitability and negative relationship between accounts payable period and profitability. Also there exists a positive relationship between cash conversion cycle and profitability of the firm. Which indicates that as the cash conversion cycle increase it leads to an decrease in profitability of the firm. The study therefore recommends that managers of Tanzania Portland Cement Company Limited should manage their working capital in more efficient ways for reducing number of days inventory are held to an optimal level in order to improve their profitability of the firm. Managers of TPCC should also improve on their cash flow, through the reduction of their cash conversion cycle.
DNA-binding properties of simian virus 40 T-antigen mutants defective in viral DNA replication

Three simian virus 40 (SV40)-transformed monkey cell lines, C2, C6, and C11, producing T-antigen variants that are unable to initiate viral DNA replication, were analyzed with respect to their affinity for regulatory sequences at the viral origin of replication. C2 and C11 T antigens both bound specifically to sequences at sites 1 and 2 at the viral origin region, whereas C6 T antigen showed no specific affinity for any viral DNA sequences under all conditions tested. Viral DNA sequences encoding the C6 T antigen have recently been cloned out of C6 cells and used to transform an established rat cell line. T antigen from several cloned C6-SV40-transformed rat lines failed to bind specifically to the origin. C6 DNA contains three mutations: two located close to the amino terminus of T antigen at amino acid positions 30 and 51 and a third located internally at amino acid position 153. Two recombinant SV40 DNA mutants were prepared containing either the amino-terminal mutations at positions 30 and 51 (C6-1) or the internally located mutation at position 153 (C6-2) and used to transform Rat 2 cells. Whereas T antigen from C6-2-transformed cells lacked any specific affinity for these sequences. Therefore, the single mutation at amino acid position 153 (Asn leads to Thr) is sufficient to abolish the origin-binding property of T antigen. A T antigen-specific monoclonal antibody, PAb 100, which had been previously shown to immunoprecipitate an immunologically distinct origin-binding subclass of T antigen, recognized wild-type or C6-1 antigens, but failed to react with C6 or C6-2 T antigens. These results indicate that viral replication function comprises properties of T antigen that exist in addition to its ability to bind specifically to the SV40 regulatory sequences. Furthermore, it is concluded from these data that specific viral origin binding is not a necessary feature of the transforming function of T antigen.
How Has Job Polarization Contributed to the Increase in Non-Participation of Prime-Age Men?

Non-participation among prime-age men in the U.S. has doubled from 6 percent in 1976 to 12 percent in 2016. Over these four decades, there have also been rapid increases in the employment shares of low- and high-skill jobs, while the employment share of middle-skill jobs has declined in the U.S. labor market. This aggregate shift in the composition of jobs, known as "job polarization," may be contributing to the long-term trend of increasing non-participation among prime-age men. To investigate, we first analyze four decades of data from the Current Population Survey to characterize the relationship between job polarization and the decline in labor force participation among prime-age men. Then, we construct a labor-search model with heterogenous sectors and individuals, and occupational choice. In the model, job polarization leads to an increase in the demand for better-educated workers and a decline in the demand for less-educated workers who are employed in middle-skill jobs. Some middle-skill workers transition to high-skill occupations, while others move to low-skill service sector jobs. However, some of the displaced middle-skill workers permanently drop out of the labor force as they are not willing to accept low-wages at service sector jobs. Our aim is to quantify the contribution of job polarization to the long-term increase in non-participation among less-educated workers, which is a key element of the long-term decline in the labor force participation rate of prime-age men. In order to stabilize and potentially reverse the trend, labor market policies need to provide incentives and opportunities for workers in middle-skill jobs to obtain the necessary skills to become qualified for high-skill jobs.
Cutting Edge: Hemokinin Has Substance P-Like Function and Expression in Inflammation1

Substance P (SP) belongs to the tachykinin family of molecules. SP, cleaved from preprotachykinin A, is a neuropeptide and a proinflammatory leukocyte product. SP engages neurokinin 1 receptor (NK-1R) to stimulate cells. Hemokinin (HK) is another tachykinin that binds NK-1R. HK comes from preprotachykinin C, which is distinct from preprotachykinin A. We determined whether HK functions like SP at inflammatory sites. Preprotachykinin C mRNA was in murine schistosome granulomas and intestinal lamina propria mononuclear cells. Granuloma T cells and macrophages expressed preprotachykinin C mRNA. HK bound granuloma T cell NK-1R with high affinity. SP and HK stimulated IFN-γ production with equal potency. NK-1R antagonist blocked the effect of SP and HK on IFN-γ secretion. Thus, both HK and SP are expressed at sites of chronic inflammation and share cell origin, receptor, and immunoregulatory function. Two distinct but functionally overlapping tachykinins govern inflammation through NK-1R at sites of chronic inflammation.
UN-BANKING IN UNDER-DEVELOPING ECONOMY

This research is an attempt to examine the reasons behind un- banking in under developing economy particularly in Pakistan. For this purpose, qualitative approach called summative content analysis approach is used and 36 interviews with banked, under banked and unbanked. The study finds that lack of education, trust on bank/banker, volatile situation in city/country, accessibility/convenience, infrastructure, interest rate in terms of religious exclusion and financial benefits, high cost associated with opening and maintaining an account, lack of facility of online payment via debit card/ATM, lack of money, unemployment, government regulations, branch banking, convenience and some other factors are the general reasons for un-banking in Pakistan. However, the study concludes that main factors; convenience, cost and security are the major reasons for un-banking in Pakistan. After concluding this research authors suggested financial institutions should increase number of access points/centres. Give more authorisations to financial centres, and Promote financial awareness.
Economic opportunity in mexico and return migration from the United States

I analyze the influence of the economic characteristics of origin area on trip duration for Mexican migrants in the United States. I argue that migrants from economically dynamic areas in Mexico with favorable opportunities for employment and small capital investment have a larger incentive to stay in the United States longer and to withstand the psychic costs of separation from family and friends than do migrants from economically stagnant areas in Mexico, where the productive uses of savings are severely limited. In line with this argument we should expect investment opportunities in migrants’ origin areas to be associated positively with migrants’ trip duration in the United States. To test this hypothesis I use individual- and household-level data on U.S migration experience collected in 13 Mexican communities. Evidence from parametric hazards models supports the idea that economic characteristics of origin areas influence the motivations and strategies of Mexican migrants in the United States.
An investigation of increases in metamemory confidence across multiple study trials

We employed a list-learning methodology to investigate whether discrepancies between mean judgements of learning (JOLs) and recall in a multiple study–recall context reflects a metacognitive failure in applying the knowledge that repeated study benefits recall. In Experiment 1 one group of participants was explicitly informed that repetition enhances recall, whereas a second group was told that repetition was not beneficial for future recall. Although JOLs in the former condition were significantly higher, this difference was evident even in the first study phase, prior to any repetition taking place. In Experiment 2 we investigated whether the modest increases in JOLs that are typically observed over multiple study trials reflects instead an attribution of enhanced fluency, rather than metacognitive understanding per se.
The effects of age, sex, hearing loss and water temperature on caloric nystagmus

Seventy five subjects ranging in age from 18 to 87 years received warm and cool caloric irrigations. Nystagmus was recorded and latency, duration, amplitude. frequency and speed of the slow component were measured. The effects of age, hearing loss, sex and water temperature were evaluated. Significant differences were found in cool water durations. Significant differences were found as a function of age for all parameters in warm water calorics. Response duration was not found to be significantly correlated to speed of the slow component in cool calorics.
Is an Interest in Computers or Individual/Team Sports Associated with Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders?

The Internet plays a major role in adolescents' free time activities and communication nowadays. The aim here was to investigate the possibility of an association of computers and video games or sports (team, individual) with psychiatric disorders among underage psychiatric inpatients. The series of adolescents (n = 508) had been diagnosed using semistructured interviews (K-SADS-PL). The results showed that an interest in computers and video games did not increase the risk of any specific psychiatric disorder among these adolescent inpatients, but the likelihood of a substance-related disorder was statistically significantly lower among the boys with computers as a hobby. Team sports were related to increased likelihood of conduct disorder among the boys, whereas the likelihood of an affective disorder was reduced. No such association was found in individual sports or among the girls. We conclude that social contacts and peers play an important role in preventing adolescent depression.
Glandular trichomes of Leucosceptrum canum harbor defensive sesterterpenoids.

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) ; National Natural Science Foundation of China ; State Key Laboratory of Phytochemistry and Plant Resources in West China [P2009-ZZ01, P2008-ZZ18]; Germplasm Bank of Wild Species ; CAS Innovation Program of Kunming Institute of Botany [540806321211, 07067722K1, 07067712K1]
The Bioceramic Orbital Implant: Experience With 107 Implants

Purpose To assess the problems associated with the Bioceramic (Aluminum oxide, Al2O3) orbital implant. Methods A consecutive case series of 107 patients receiving a Bioceramic orbital implant by two surgeons over a 3-year period were reviewed. The authors analyzed patient age, type of surgery, size of implant, peg system, follow-up duration, time of pegging, complications encountered, and treatment. Results Seven patients were lost to follow-up after 2 months, leaving 100 patients who were followed from 3 to 38 months (average, 13.4 months). Three patients died during the follow-up period (one with 2 months’ follow-up, one with 7 months’ follow-up, and the third with 9 months’ follow-up). Implant-related problems occurred in 11 (11%) patients. Discharge occurred in 5 (5%) patients, implant exposure in 2 (2%), socket discomfort in 1 (1%), trochleitis in 1 (1%), and conjunctival thinning in 2 (2%). Peg problems occurred in 11 (34.3%) of 32 pegged patients: discharge in 4 (12.5%) and in 1 patient (3.1%) each, pyogenic granuloma, conjunctiva overgrowing the peg, implant exposure around the sleeve, clicking, accumulation of black material, and broken peg during insertion. Infection did not occur in any patient. Conclusions The Bioceramic orbital implant represents an alternative porous orbital implant that is biocompatible with orbital tissues, easy to manufacture, structurally strong, and less expensive than other commercially available porous orbital implants (e.g., Bio-Eye hydroxyapatite implant). Problems encountered with its use are similar to those seen with the Bio-Eye orbital implants but appear to occur less often. The incidence of exposure associated with the Bioceramic implant is less than that reported for the Bio-Eye.
Ensuring The Continuation Of The Public Health Nurses Workforce: Comparison Of Work Outcomes With Nurses In Other Sectors Of Healthcare

III LIST OF TABLES . VII LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS . VIII CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION AND SPECIFIC AIMS . 1 Study Overview . 1 CHAPTER 2: SUBSTANTIVE REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE . 3 Changes in Public Health Nursing . 3 Home Care Evolving . 5 School Nursing . 7 Future of Public Health Nursing . 7 Comparisons of Job Satisfaction . 8 CHAPTER 3: METHODS . 21 Design . 21 Data Sources . 21 Study Population . 21 Study Variables and Measures . 22 Analysis Plan . 24 CHAPTER 4: RESULTS . 27 Descriptive Data . 27 Bivariate Analysis . 27 Logistic Regression Models . 32