Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Factors Affecting the Quality of Life among The Rural Community Living Along Pahang River and Muar River in Malaysia

The role of rivers in Malaysia in uplifting the socio-economic status of the rural community cannot be denied. With the ability to uplift the socio-economic status of the rural community, it is also expected that their quality of life can also be enhanced. This study intends to reveal the level of quality of life of the rural community living along two major rivers in Malaysia, Pahang River and Muar River and to investigate the factors affecting their quality of life. This is a quantitative study, where data were gained from 900 respondents from three main cities along Pahang River and Muar River namely Pekan, Bahau and Muar. Results gained have proved that the respondents studied have a moderate level of quality of life. However, further analysis have specifically proven that respondents studied have a high level of quality of life in the aspect of social involvement and relationship, home condition, safety at the areas and education. Analyses done have confirmed that there is a significant difference between quality of life and all of the independent variables studied. Using Pearson product- moment, this study managed to identify significant relationships that occur between quality of life and four independent variables studied.
The glycaemic index in practice – consensus statement of a small group of South African dietitians1

A group of 36 dietitians and nutritionists evaluated the practical application of the glycaemic index (GI) of foods during a master class at the 2002 South African Nutrition Congress (Potchefstroom, 5 - 9 November 2002). The group reached consensus that the GI is a useful concept and a scientifically based tool to choose carbohydratecontaining foods. The group agreed that the GI of a food reflects the immediate effect of the food on blood glucose homeostasis. There was agreement that the habitual consumption of low-GI carbohydrate foods probably reduces risk of cardiovascular disease through effects on lipid risk factors and that it probably improves prevention and control of diabetes mellitus through effects on insulin resistance. The group further agreed that the evidence that the GI of foods may play a role in planning of diets with higher satiety value, preventing and controlling obesity and behavioural disorders, and improving physical performance, needs to be strengthened with more research. There was consensus that there is sufficient potential and experience with low-GI diets to support labelling of South African food products for GI, creating a mechanism to inform and educate the public towards responsible use of the concept. However, the group also agreed that there are problem areas and potential pitfalls in measuring and reporting the GI of foods, and therefore recommends standardisation of methodology. There was consensus that more research on the GI of typical South African foods, knowledge and attitudes of consumers, as well as the development of suitable teaching aids are needed.
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy vs. Open Cholecystectomy in the Treatment of Acute Cholecystitis

1 Assistant Professor, 2 Associate Professor, 3 Professor Department of Surgery, Government Medical College, Bettiah, West Champaran, Bihar Corresponding Author Dr Lalan Kumar Assistant Professor, Government Medical College Bettiah, West Champaran, Bihar Email: lalanpmch@gmail.com Abstract Objective: To compare the results of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) with those of open cholecystectomy (OC) in the treatment of acute cholecystitis. Design: A prospective, nonrandomized trial. Setting: Government medical college, Bettiah ,West Champaran Patients:124 patients underwent LC, and 118 underwent OC. The patients underwent surgery within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms. The patients were selected for LC or OC depending on the patient's preference. Main Outcome Measures: Operating time, Rate of conversion from LC to OC, complications, post operative pain, and length of hospital stay. Results: Conversion from LC to OC was about in 12% of the patients. The mean operating time 82 minutes for the OC group and 102 minutes for the LC group (P<.001). Complications occurred in 14% of the patients in the LC group and in 23.7% of the patients in the OC group, with no significant differences between the 2 groups (P=.06). The number of moderate or severe complications was similar in both groups, whereas mild complications were more common in the OC group (P<.02). The use of parenteral analgesics in case of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (Mean no. of days=1.7) is considerably less than open cholecystectomy (Mean no. of days=3.7). The length of the hospital stay averaged 9.1 days for the OC group and 3.8 days for the LC group (P<.001). Conclusions: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a safe, effective alternative to OC in patients with acute cholecystitis. The technique has a decreased rate of complications, a shorter hospital stay, and offers the patient a less uncomfortable postoperative period and also less pain.
Covariation of morphological and allozyme frequency characters in populations of the Rufous-collared Sparrows (Zonotrichia capensis)

We collected 474 specimens of male Rufous-collared Sparrows (Zonotrichia ca- pensis) from 24 sites in northwestern Argentina. Four samples were obtained from each of six habitats: lowland chaco thornscrub, transition forest, montane woodland, montane grass- land, Monte desert scrub, and puna high-altitude scrub. Puna birds (Z. c. pulacayensis) were differentiated both genetically and morphologically from all other birds in the sample (Z. c. hypoleuca). However, the steepness and location of the clines for these two character types were substantially different. An abrupt cline in PGM-1 allozyme frequencies was apparent in the extreme northwest of our study area, while clines in morphological features (primarily body size) were gradual and extended much further southward. Among nonpuna samples (20 sites; Z. c. hypoleuca), patterns of intersite differentiation in morphological and allozyme characters were unrelated. Partial Mantel's tests showed that, among these samples, both degree of difference in habitat structure and linear geographic distance are important cor- relates of among-site morphological differentiation. Similar tests demonstrated that neither of these two environmental factors is related statistically to genetic differentiation among popula- tions. Received 3 October 1991, accepted 21 November 1992.
Exact solution of nonlinear Klein-Gordon equations with quadratic nonlinearity by modified Adomian decomposition method

In this paper, we used the modified Adomian decomposition method (ADM) to obtain exact solution to Nonlinear Klein-Gordon equation (NK-GE) with quadratic nonlinearity. The paper contains an introduction and the concept of modified ADM for a generalized three-dimensional NK-GE. And, we applied this concept to obtain exact solution to two one-dimensional NK-GE with quadratic nonlinearity. The modified method is based on Taylors series expansion of the source term and implementation on any computer algebra software (Maple, Mathematica, etc) is simple. We discovered that the results of the examples considered are the same as the series solution of those obtained by using any known analytical method. Furthemore, we depicted our findings in three-dimensional surface and contour plots.
On elliptic curves of bounded degree:a polarized Abelian surface

For a polarized complex Abelian surface A we study the function NA(t) counting the number of elliptic curves in A with degree bounded by t. We describe elliptic curves as solutions of an explicit Diophantine equation, and we show that computing the number of solutions is reduced to the classical problem in Number Theory of counting lattice points lying on an explicit bounded subset of Euclidean space. We obtain in this way some asymptotic estimate for the counting function.
Structural Model of Coping, Appraisals, and Emotions in Vocational Transition.

The potential application of the appraisal theory of emotions developed by I. Roseman and others (1990) to transactional models of stress-produced emotions in the work place was tested. Data were gathered from 231 graduate students in counseling who were asked to rate their appraisals of taking a new job and subsequent emotional reactions, as well as perceived coping resources. Structural equation modeling was used to test the theoretical predictions among study variables. The results of a LISREL model suggest that perceived levels of specific coping resources have impact on the appraised desirability of jobs and subsequent experience of positive and negative affect. Support was found for the appraisal theory in that appraisals of consistency of a new job with one's motives were related to positive emotion and inconsistency with motives to negative affect. Implications of these findings for vocational adjustment and stress-produced emotions in the work place are discussed. (Contains 2 tables, 1 figure, and 64 references.) (SLD) ************ **** ** ** *,c * * * ***** *** ** * ** * *:: * * * *** * ** ******,c** *** * ******** * Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made * * from the original document. * *********************************************************************** U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of Educational Research and Improvement EDU ATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) This document has been reproduced as received from the person or organization originating it. Minor changes have been made to improve reproduction quality. Points of view or opinions stated in this document do not necessarily represent official OERI position or policy. PERMISSION TO REPRODUCE AND DISSEMINATE THIS MATERIAL HAS BEEN GRANTED BY CA/Lida 31: e_e,f,erNy TO THE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) RUNNING HEAD: Vocational Transition Structural Model of Coping, Appraisals, and Emotions in Vocational Transition Christopher J. McCarthy University of Texas at Austin Greg Brack Richard G. Lambert Georgia State University Correspondence should be sent to: Vocational Transition Christopher J. McCarthy, Ph.D. SZB 262G Department of Educational Psychology College of Education University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX 78712-1296 BEST COPY AVAILABLE 2 1 Vocational Transition
A Case of Different Organ Responses to Immunosuppressive Therapy In a Microscopic Polyangiitis Patient with Interstitial Lung Disease

Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) is an idiopathic autoimmune disease characterized by systemic vasculitis associated with antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibodies. Interstitial lung disease is a less recognized manifestation of MPA and has a poor prognosis. A 61-year-old man presented with persistent cough, sputum and dyspnea. Laboratory examination revealed microscopic hematuria and renal insufficiency. Perinuclear anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibodies were positive according to serological testing. Computed tomography scans showed bibasilar reticulation and honeycombing in a peripheral distribution. Therefore, renal biopsy was performed, and MPA was diagnosed. After treating with corticosteroids and immunosuppressive agents, the patient had a complete renal response but progressive interstitial lung disease. We report a case of MPA presenting with interstitial lung disease in which the patient experienced different responses in each organ. (Korean J Med 2014;86:84-88)
Stereotypes of Aging: Their Effects on the Health of Older Adults

The purpose of this review is to present findings on the effects of stereotypes of aging on health outcomes related to older adults, such as physical and mental functioning (specifically) and overall well-being and perceived quality of life (more broadly). This review shows that both positive and negative stereotypes of aging can have enabling and constraining effects on the actions, performance, decisions, attitudes, and, consequently, holistic health of an older adult. This review further highlights a variety of limitations in stereotype research in aging contexts, including a lack of qualitative studies focusing on older adult perspectives and the fluctuating definition of what constitutes “good health” during older age.
Differential evolution algorithm for optimal design of water distribution networks

Water distribution networks are considered as the most important entity in the urban infrastructure system and need huge investment for construction. The inherent problem associated with cost optimisation in the design of water distribution networks is due to the nonlinear relationship between flow and head loss and availability of the discrete nature of pipe sizes. In the last few decades, many researchers focused on several stochastic methods of optimisation algorithms. The present paper is focused on the Differential Evolution algorithm (henceforth referred to as DE) and utilises a similar concept as the genetic algorithm to achieve a goal of optimisation of the specified objective function. A simulation‐optimisation model is developed in which the optimization is done by DE. Four well-known benchmark networks were taken for application of the DE algorithm to optimise pipe size and rehabilitation of the water distribution network. The findings of the present study reveal that DE is a good alternative to the genetic algorithm and other heuristic approaches for optimal sizing of water distribution pipes.
How do monetary policy tools work? An investigation on monetary transmission mechanism in Iran

Article history: Received October 29, 2012 Received in revised format 1 March 2013 Accepted 4 March 2013 Available online March 6 2013 Monetary transmission mechanism includes some channels in which monetary policy influences on macroeconomic variables such as the output and inflation. In this study, the effect of monetary policy tools including interest rate, exchange rate and money supply on the variables of monetary policy targets including inflation and output is examined through VECM methodology over the period 1989:2-2007:2. Our findings show that in long-term, monetary supply is the most important variable influencing the price followed by the variables of output and exchange rate, respectively. Exogenous-being of interest rate indicates that this channel is underdeveloped and there is no monetary policy rule like Taylor rule in Iran's economy.
Epidemiology of chronic airway disease: results from a cross-sectional survey in Beijing, China.

Background Although the epidemiology of chronic airway disease (CAD) has been investigated in several population-based studies, the findings of these studies are diverse. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of CAD and its associated factors in urban northern China. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 29,359 Chinese adults aged ≥20 years. All participants were randomly recruited from two urban communities in Beijing and asked to complete a self-administered questionnaire that enquired about the demographic characteristics as well as the diagnosis of CAD and CAD-related symptoms. Results In all, 26,166 participants completed the questionnaire, with the response rate being 89.1%. The prevalence of diagnosed CAD was 9.0% among men and 7.2% among women, with a total prevalence of 8.1%. Furthermore, 11.5% of the investigated subjects had CAD-related symptoms. Women had a lower risk of developing wheezing, cough, dyspnea, and diagnosed CAD than men (P<0.05). The frequency of CAD-related symptoms and diagnosed CAD was greater among elderly persons than among those who were younger (P<0.01). Subjects with a smoking habit were more susceptible to CAD-related symptoms and diagnosed CAD (P<0.01). Additionally, individuals with CAD-related symptoms were more likely to be diagnosed with CAD, compared to those without these symptoms (P<0.01). Conclusions CAD is a common respiratory disease in urban northern China. Female gender might be a protective factor against CAD, while age and smoking are risk factors for the disease.
What Do Mongolian Facebook Users Want from Advertisers

This study is one of its kinds to explore Mongolian Facebook users’ attitudes towards advertising. It uses traditional factors and examines the relationship among the factors to dicover the variables with strongest influence among the Mongolian Facebook users. Moreover, researchers included gender as one of the relevant demographic variables as the moderating variable. This study surveyed 400 Mongolian Facebook active users through the online questionnaire. The research findings indicate that informativeness and entertainment followed by credibility are the most influential factors of Facebook users’ attitudes towards advertising. In addition, gender moderates the relationship between credibility and attitude towards Facebook advertising. For practical implications, this study helps business marketers who are interested in attracting Mongolian customers within the Facebook advertising program. For social implications, social scientists may find the results useful for their study of human behavior and motivation, and how this information may affect attitudes towards the adoption and attraction of advertisings. This study is limited to Mongolian Facebook users.
The safety and efficacy of trans-vesical prostatectomy done at a primary general hospital setting in Ethiopia

Background : BPH is a common problem in aging men. It is characterized by lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and some time may be associated with urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction. to investigate the safety and efficacy of trans-vesical prostatectomy donein a primary general hospital setting with limited facilities in Ethiopia. Methods : This was a prospective cross sectional hospital based non-randomized study with a mean follow up of three months after operation. A total of 64 men were listed for Trans-vesical elective prostatectomy because of LUTS due to BPH. Co-morbidity, I-PSS, Indications, complications of anesthesia, weight of Prostate adenoma, duration of surgery, complications of surgery and patient satisfaction after surgery were studied. Results : the mean age of presentation was 63.8 +/- 9.9 years. Fifty four(84.4%) presented with one or more complication of Bladder out flow obstruction(BOO), of which acute urine retention(AUR) was the leading complication occurring in 52 (81.3%) followed by recurrent UTI in 39 (60.9%) patients. The average duration of indwelling catheter before surgery was 6.5 weeks, with a median of 4 weeks and a range of 3days to 52 weeks. Spinal anesthesia was used in all except three patients and the average weight of prostate adenoma enucleated was 73.6 +/- 32.2 grams. An indwelling three way Foley catheter was required postoperatively for 4.7 +/- 1.7 days. The mean operative time was 49.7 +/- 13.2 minutes and no death was encountered in this series. There was no early complication seen in 54 (84.3%) patients and blood transfusion was needed for only 3 (4.6%). Only one patient required re-admission for bladder neck stenosis. The international prostate symptom score (I-PSS) decrease from 32.8 +/- 3.1 to 2.4 +/- 1.1 and patients were generally satisfied with the out come of surgery. Conclusion : Trans-vesical prostatectomy is still safe and effective method of relieving BOO due to BPH in the primary general hospital setting with comparable outcome to the current alternative treatment.
Euthynnus affinis (little tuna): fishery, bionomics, seasonal elemental variations, health risk assessment and conservational management

The fishery, biology, growth and stock structure of Euthynnus affinis is studied in detail. Hooks and lines, gillnets and purse seines are the major equipment used to exploit the fish. Fisheries are sustained mainly by 1–2 year old fishes (34–50 cm). Spawning was observed around the year with peaks during July–August and November–January. The length–weight relationship is 0.0254 L2.889 with no significant difference between males and females. Age and growth are estimated using length based methods. The maximum sustainable yield estimated was higher than the average annual catch, indicating scope for further exploitation. Elevated levels of heavy metals in Euthynnus affinis may be a good indication of pollution of an aquatic ecosystem due to anthropogenic influences. A total of 278 fishes were collected from Karachi coast, Fish Harbor West Wharf, Karachi, for metal (Cd, Pb, Zn and Cu) analysis in the organs of the fish. The metal levels in the sample fishes are in descending order of toxicity Cd>Pb>Zn>Cu. In the risk assessment, we assessed potential human health risks associated with consumption of fish, incorporating information gathered during a year-long, intercept-style creel angler survey and representative heavy metal concentrations in fish tissue. Fishing operations can cause ecological impacts of different types, e.g. by the catches, damage of the habitat, mortalities caused by lost or discarded gear, pollution, and generation of marine debris. Periodic reassessment of the tuna potential is required, with adequate inputs from exploratory surveys as well as commercial landings; this may prevent any unsustainable trends in the development of the tuna fishing industry in the Arabian Sea.
Growth Hormone Gene Polymorphism in Four Cattle Breeds in Turkey

This study was conducted to determine DNA-polymorphism of a AluI RFLP at bovine growth hormone (bGH) gene in Zavot (n=48), East Anatolian Red (n=40), Simmental (n=94) and Brown Swiss (n=64) cattle breeds. A total of 246 cattle were genotyped for the bGH-AluI polymorphism by polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). In the study, two alleles (L and V) and three genotypes (LL, VV and LV) were revealed after than digestion of amplification product with AluI restriction enzyme. Allelic frequencies for EAR, SIM, BS and Zavot breeds were determined as 0.775, 0.734, 0.781 and 0.760 respectively for L allele; 0.225, 0.266, 0.219 and 0.240 respectively for V allele. Otherwise, genotypic frequencies were 0.65, 0.57, 0.63 and 0.63 for LL, 0.10, 0.11, 0.06 and 0.10 for VV, and 0.25, 0.32, 0.31 and 0.27 for LV respectively. A significant deviation from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium was not observed in the investigated breeds. As a result, this study provided information on the polymorphism of bGH in four cattle breeds. Additionally, this study reported the existence of a genetic polymorphism at bGH gene in Zavot cattle breed for the first time.
Integrating Managerial and Tax Objectives in Transfer Pricing

This paper examines transfer pricing in multinational firms when individual divisions face different income tax rates. Assuming that a firm decouples its internal transfer price from the arm's length price used for tax purposes, we analyze the effectiveness of alternative pricing rules under both cost‐ and market‐based transfer pricing. In a tax‐free world, Hirshleifer (1956) advocated that the internal transfer price be set equal to the marginal cost of the supplying division. Extending this solution, we argue that the optimal internal transfer price should be a weighted average of the pre‐tax marginal cost and the most favorable arm's length price. When the supplying division also sells the intermediate product in question to outside parties, the external price becomes a natural candidate for the arm's length price. We argue that for internal performance evaluation purposes firms should generally not value internal transactions at the prevailing market price if the supplying division has monopoly power .