Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Socio-Cultural and Economic Factors Associated with Home Management and Treatment Seeking Behaviours of Malaria among Parents of Children Treated with Rectal Artesunate in Ogun State, South-Western Nigeria

Home management and treatment seeking behaviours of malaria was assessed among parents of 905 under five years children from 183 rural communities in 8 Local Government Areas (LGAs). Ethical approvals were obtained in addition to interactive sessions with parents and structured questionnaires were administered to the parents. Data obtained were analyzed using SPSS version 20 to assess association with p-value of < 0.05. A significant (p < 0.05) relationship observed between socio-economic factors and treatment seeking behaviours and preventive measures. There was no significant (p = 0.614) difference between symptoms observed in children across the LGAs. There was no significant (p = 0.061, p = 0.059, p = 0.071) relationship between parents demographic characteristics (age, sex and ethnicity) and preventive measures while educational status has a significant (p = 0.043) relationship. There was a significant (p = 0.042, p = 0.021) relationship between occupation and monthly income and preventive measures. Educational status was significantly (p = 0.013) related to knowledge on malaria while monthly income was not significantly (p = 0.201) related. Also there was a significant (p = 0.000 and p = 0.000) relationship between both World Scientific News 86(3) (2017) 293-310 -294educational status and monthly income and treatment seeking behaviours and are positively correlated (r = +0.101 and r = +0.136). Effectiveness of home management of malaria (HMM) and treatment seeking behaviours is challenged by the prevailing socio-cultural and economic issues.
Turbulence in Buoyant Jets using an Integral Flux Formulation

The turbulent kinetic energy (κ), and eddy dissipation rate ( ) for an axisymmetric turbulent buoyant jet are numerically determined. An outline of the derivation of the governing equations for these quantities from the time-averaged Navier-Stokes Equations is given. The Boussinesq approximation is adopted. An integral model is used to reduce the system of partial differential equations to one of ordinary differential equations by assuming Gaussian cross sections and quantities corresponding to the flux of κ and are found. This turbulence model is coupled with a well known model for the mean-field behavior of buoyant jets. Results from the integration of the system of equations are given as well as comparisons to experimental data for air/air jets which show agreement with the predicated output of the model.
The evaluation of Formative Tutoring at the University of Padova * La valutazione del tutorato formativo all ’ Università di Padova

The Programme of Formative Tutoring, an integrated tutoring model to contrast drop-out and empower university students, has been experimented in Academic Year 20162017 in eight First Cycle Degree Courses at the University of Padova. A propensity score matching procedure has been used to build a suitable control group to evaluate the effectiveness of the tutoring. The data used to match students comes from university administrative archives and from the questionnaire submitted to all freshmen. Results show that students that attended the tutoring activities during their first year of university performed better in term of university outcomes and number of credits achieved. Results are slightly different according to the area (scientific or humanities) of the Degree Course. Abstract Il Programma di Tutorato Formativo, un modello di tutorato integrato per contrastare il drop-out e favorire l’empowerment gli studenti universitari, è stato sperimentato nell'Anno Accademico 2016-2017 in otto corsi di laurea triennale dell'Università di Padova. Per valutare l’efficacia del tutorato è stato costruito un appropriato gruppo di controllo utilizzando il propensity score matching. I dati utilizzati per abbinare gli studenti provengono da archivi amministrativi universitari e dal questionarioIl Programma di Tutorato Formativo, un modello di tutorato integrato per contrastare il drop-out e favorire l’empowerment gli studenti universitari, è stato sperimentato nell'Anno Accademico 2016-2017 in otto corsi di laurea triennale dell'Università di Padova. Per valutare l’efficacia del tutorato è stato costruito un appropriato gruppo di controllo utilizzando il propensity score matching. I dati utilizzati per abbinare gli studenti provengono da archivi amministrativi universitari e dal questionario compilato da tutte le matricole. I risultati mostrano che gli studenti che hanno frequentato le attività di tutorato durante il loro primo anno di università hanno conseguito risultati migliori in termini di esiti universitari e numero di crediti raggiunti. I risultati sono leggermente diversi a seconda dell'area (scientifica o umanistica) del corso.
A Case Study Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms ( DRESS )

This case study describes an incidence of a Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms or DRESS secondary to Phenytoin. DRESS, characterized by pyrexia, diffuse maculopapular rash, eosinophilia with reactive lymphocytes, hepatitis and renal dysfunction. Similar cases are seen in some variation in clinical settings where Physician Assistants are employed and carry a high degree of mortality. Through the review of this case the Physician Assistants will improve familiarity with the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of DRESS, as well as the significant associated mortality and common offending medications. Introduction to the Scenario Pre-admission Course A 27-year-old male sustained two generalized tonic-clonic seizures on April 28 after a night of alcohol use and was prescribed a Phenytoin intravenous load upon presentation to the emergency department. The Phenytoin level post-loading dose was therapeutic at 15.1 micrograms/L, and the patient was discharged from the department on oral therapy of Phenytoin at 100 mg orally dosed three times daily. The follow-up with his family physician on May 7, indicated elevated liver enzymes of AST 207 and ALT 145 U/L. Phenytoin level was noted to be supratherapeutic at 26 micrograms/L one week later, and phenytoin dosage reduced. Other labs were unremarkable, with normal values of cholestatic enzymes, bilirubin; white blood cell count was also normal. A Urinalysis was also bland – having no casts/leukocytes, or erythrocytes present. The patient followed up with their family physician again three weeks later on May 28, and a repeat phenytoin level also remained supratherapeutic with a level of 25; no liver enzymes were reported at this time. Two days later (May 30), he was prescribed Prednisone at 50 mg/daily for seven days for a maculopapular rash. However, he did not notice substantial improvement and phenytoin was continued. Due to ongoing symptoms, he subsequently stopped the Phenytoin on June 3. Hospital Admission On June 5, the patient presented to the Emergency Department with an ongoing progressive maculopapular rash, lethargy, pyrexia accompanied by chills, myalgias, arthralgias and nausea
The Correlation Between Polymorphisms of the MSTN Gene and Slaughter Traits in Sansui Ducks

Direct sequencing of PCR amplicons was used to identify single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the Sansui duck (Sansui Sheldrake duck) myostatin (MSTN) gene exons. In addition, the genetic effects of the MSTN gene on slaughter traits were analyzed. The results showed that in the studied sample groups, six SNPs (g.106G>A, g.120A>G and g.159G>A of exon1; g.5368G>A, g.5389A>C and g.5410G>A of exon3) were found in the MSTN gene. The G/A mutation in the g.106G>A SNP resulted in the change of codon from GGC to AGC, and the coding amino acid from Gly to Ser. Additionally, the association tests between SNPs and slaughter traits showed that g.120A>G affected the breast muscle percentage and lean meat percentage; and g.5368G>A/g.5389A>C affected the semi-eviscerated weight and eviscerated weight. We conclude that the MSTN gene could be regarded as a useful candidate gene for carcass traits in Sansui ducks.
Organizational Performance : Analysis of Transformational Leadership Style and Organizational Learning ( Studies on the Government of DKI Jakarta )

This study aimed to analyze the influence of Transformational Leadership Style and Organizational Learning. This study was a quantitative survey method. The population of this research is the elements of leadership SKPD (SKPD) in Jakarta Provincial Government, consisting of offices and agencies that provide services directly to the public. SKPD in Jakarta Provincial Government a number of 29. The target population in this study is the Head of Department and Head of the Agency with all the head of the entire SKPD in Jakarta Provincial Government. The sample was Head of Department and Head of the Agency and all as many as 163 people. Sampling method is done by census. This study uses linear regression analysis techniques Bergnada. SPSS analysis tools 20.00. The results of this study is that the Transformational Leadership Style and Organizational Learning positive and significant impact on Organizational Performance. There are other factors that affect the performance of the organization in addition to the two variables Transformational Leadership Style and Organizational Learning.
Cellular and Molecular Properties of Neurons The divisive normalization model of V 1 neurons : a comprehensive comparison of physiological data and model predictions

Sawada T, Petrov AA. The divisive normalization model of V1 neurons: a comprehensive comparison of physiological data and model predictions. J Neurophysiol 118: 3051–3091, 2017. First published August 23, 2017; doi:10.1152/ jn.00821. 2016. —The physiological responses of simple and complex cells in the primary visual cortex (V1) have been studied extensively and modeled at different levels. At the functional level, the divisive normalization model (DNM; Heeger DJ. Vis Neurosci 9: 181–197, 1992) has accounted for a wide range of single-cell recordings in terms of a combination of linear filtering, nonlinear rectification, and divisive normalization. We propose standardizing the formulation of the DNM and implementing it in software that takes static grayscale images as inputs and produces firing rate responses as outputs. We also review a comprehensive suite of 30 empirical phenomena and report a series of simulation experiments that qualitatively replicate dozens of key experiments with a standard parameter set consistent with physiological measurements. This systematic approach identifies novel falsifiable predictions of the DNM. We show how the model simultaneously satisfies the conflicting desiderata of flexibility and falsifiability. Our key idea is that, while adjustable parameters are needed to accommodate the diversity across neurons, they must be fixed for a given individual neuron. This requirement introduces falsifiable constraints when this single neuron is probed with multiple stimuli. We also present mathematical analyses and simulation experiments that explicate some of these constraints.
Cardiovascular Risk Factors Screening , Physical Activity Among Dubai Population , Prevalence and Some Associated Factors

Regular practicing of physical activity considered to be one of the easiest and cost effective ways of improving and maintaining health and avoiding diseases like Diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and others. Objectives: to study the prevalence of physical activities among Dubai population and the effect of some associated factors, it is also aiming to assess the knowledge, practice, attitudes of Dubai population. Methodology: a cross sectional survey has been carried out upon representative random sample of adult Dubai population age rang (18-65) years, the sample was identified from schools, universities, primary health care centers visitors, governmental offices , commercial Malls and house hold families, sample size was estimated by using epi info soft ware, it was 2226 individuals of different age, sex, income, social class. The questionnaire covered variety of domains like socio-demographic data, Knowledge, attitudes, practice. Importance of physical activates, and reasons of avoidances. Results: the study reveals that about 23.6% of the total sample showed good knowledge about the importance of physical activity and 86.6% showed positive attitude towards practicing physical activities, the study showed that about 34.6% of the total sample are practicing physical activity regularly (prevalence rate among Dubai adult population), the study showed that practicing of physical activity is significantly higher among emirates in comparison with expatriates, highly educated individuals (university and above), and high income people(10000 ED and above), the study showed that the main reasons behind non practicing physical activity were lack of time 47.3%, tiredness and exhaustion 20.1%. unavailability of suitable places 17.3%,. multiple logistic regression analysis revealed significant affect of four factors on practicing physical activities in Dubai, e.g. Nationality odds ratio was 1.49 among Emirates compared to expatriates, Educational level, odds ration was 2.00 among higher education compared with low education (primary school). Awareness and knowledge factor Odds Ration 3.49 and income factor showed higher practicing of physical activity among individuals with high income (10000 and above) compared to low income individuals less than 10000 ED. Recommendations: The study recommend establishing national public health program to approach physical activity problem and developing effective strategies to deal with the causes stand behind this problem like, the time management, offering more facilities, increasing awareness and creating
INDUSTRIAL PARKS-HISTORY , THEIR PRESENT AND INFLUENCE ON EMPLOYMENT

The term industrial park is currently a very freq u ntly used. One of the conditions of their development is a positive trend of capital movement and correct allocation of capital in new conditions of Slovak a nd world economy. In current postindustrial stage of development, industrial parks g row in quality in comparison of parks built in the past when all the activities of produc t building were allocated were concentrated into one single place. The new generat ion of industrial parks is characteristic by producing just one product or com pletion of final goods from components. The present day development in Slovakia confirms that it is necessary to REVIEW OF ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES 58 support creation of industrial parks because it has a positive influence to activities supporting research and development and increasing of employment.
Exploring the link between Innovation and Growth in Chilean irms

We employ a balanced panel dataset representative of the entire Chilean productive structure in order to investigate the relation between the introduction of innovation and subsequent firm growth in terms of sales. Recent contributions examining the returns to innovation on firm performance have stressed the need of going beyond the analysis of the ‘average effect for the average firm’. However, previous studies in the case of Latin American economies have often overlooked the importance of analyzing which firms benefit more from the introduction of innovations. Our analysis consists of a series of parametric and non-parametric exercises which take into account the properties of the firm growth distribution. In particular, we adopt quantile treatment effects (QTE) which allow to estimate the effect of the introduction of innovation by comparing firms with a similar propensity to innovate for different quantiles of the firm growth distribution. On one hand, our results indicate that process innovation shows a positive and significant relation with firm growth for those firms located at the 75th and 90th percentiles. On the other, product innovation shows a negative association only for high-growth firms.
Decision Making in Coalitions and the Economic Vote ∗

Duch and Stevenson (2008) specified a vote utility function in which responsibility attribution for economic outcomes is conditioned on factors that facilitate the ability of voters to determine each party’s competency for shaping economic outcomes. In the case of coalition governments, voters are presumed to have some heuristic for assigning responsibility for economic outcomes to individual parties. Employing experimental methods, Duch, Przepiorka and Stevenson (2014) suggest that one important heuristic is agenda power: The decision maker in a collective decision making entity with proposal power tends to attract a disproportionate amount of the blame or reward by those who are materially affected by these decisions. This essay demonstrates that voters associate the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister party with agenda setting on economic issues depending on whether the coalition context exaggerates or mutes the perceived agenda power of these parties. Building on Falcó-Gimeno (2011, 2014) cabinet context is defined as the extent to which decision making is compartmentalized, i.e., whether coalition parties take issue ownership for particular policy areas. We find that when decision making is compartmentalized, voters are more likely to perceive the finance minister as having agenda power and hence it receives a relatively larger economic vote; in more collective-like cabinet contexts the PM Party receives a larger economic vote.
Genetic correlation and path coefficient analysis in chilli ( Capsicum annuum L . ) germplasm

The genetic correlation and path coefficient analysis were studies in thirty three germplasm in chilli for twelve quantitative and four qualitative characters. Correlation provides information on the nature and extent of relationship among the characters. The genotypic correlation coefficients were higher than phenotypic correlation coefficients for all the characters. The genotypic correlation coefficient revealed that yield per plant displayed significant and positive association with ascorbic acid content (0.438), plant height (0.404), capsanthin content (0.398), mean pod weight (0.348), pod length (0.346), and capsaicin content (0.226) and negative association with number of pods per plant (-0.096), number of seeds per pod (-0.085), pod girth (-0.066), carotene content (-0.001). Path coefficient analysis provides an aid for sorting out the total correlations into direct and indirect effects of different characters on yield. To get an insight into these relationships, the path coefficients were worked out for sixteen yield contributing characters. The path coefficient analysis revealed that mean pod weight, number of secondary branches per plant and plant height, red pod yield per plant, capsanthin content, carotene content and capsaicin content could be considered major yield components and give importance while exercising selection.
Strengthening of 6063 aluminium alloy by strain ageing

In this study, the artificial ageing behaviour of 6063 Al-alloy is investigated. A certain part of the aluminium test pieces was solution heat treated (SHT) at 520◦C for 2 h, water quenched, then aged at 180◦C for 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 15 h and the other part was pre-strained for 2 % in tension shortly after the solution heat treatment (SHTP), then aged at 180◦C for 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 15 h in a furnace. Tensile strength, flow stress at 3 %, microhardness and electrical conductivity measurements were employed to investigate the effect of artificial ageing on the mechanical properties of Al-alloy. The variations in ageing time have improved the mechanical properties of the 6063 Al-alloy, whereas the ductility has decreased. The experimental work has revealed that different ageing times at 180◦C play a very important role in the precipitation hardening process of the 6063 Al-alloy. K e y w o r d s: Al-alloys, ageing, solution heat treatment (SHT)
Mental Health of School Teachers In Relation to Their Sex and Type of School

Teaching is considered as one of the oldest and noblest professions. With the changing socio-economic scenario and increasing unemployment. The value of teacher and their professional concern with the job have forcibly undergone a change which adverse affect their mental health. The study is aimed at finding the mental health of government and non government school teachers and its relation to sex. 600 teachers were selected from different schools of Haryana district. Mental health inventory was used. It was found that male teachers possess good mental health in comparison to female teachers. Type of school has no effect on the mental health of teachers.
Ground motion site amplification factors for deep soil deposits sites in Indo- Gangetic Basin

The high level of seismicity associated with the Himalayan tectonic province results in the site amplification of the deep Indo-Gangetic Basin (IGB) alluvial deposits. IGB had experienced catastrophic earthquake damages due to the presence of thick soil depth of 0.05 km to about 4 km. However, very few studies have been carried out to characterize the IGB soil up to shallow depth and limited attempts have been made to measure the dynamic properties of the deep soil column. Hence, in this study, shear velocity profile ( ) up to 200 m depth is measured using combined active and passive multichannel analysis of surface wave (MASW) survey in 75 selected locations in IGB. Further, these sites are classified and characterized based on time-averaged in the upper 30 m depth as per NEHRP seismic site classification. The measured profiles are further used to estimate the site-specific response parameters at different locations by carrying out non-linear site response analysis. Input ground motions (GMs) are selected from the worldwide-recorded database based on the seismicity of the region. Recorded GMs used in this study are taken from both global as well as local Indian network. The first time, representative site response for deep soil column and amplification factors for the different periods are estimated for IGB. Finally, the study presents the site amplification factor for different seismic site class, which would be further useful in developing a new ground motion equation considering the site amplification model and design response spectra for deep deposits in India.