Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
EFFECT OF NITROGEN FERTILIZERS ON GROWTH, YIELD AND QUALITY OF HYBRID RICE (ORYZA SATIVA)

A fi eld trial to determine the effect of different nitrogenous (N) fertilizers on growth, yield and quality of hybrid rice variety ‘Proagro 6207’, comprising of 10 different treatments using randomized complete block design with three replications was conducted at Agricultural Research Station, Bilaspur Chhattisgarh, India. The two years data during 2002 and 2003 revealed that all the growth characters, yield parameters and grain nitrogen (N) increased signifi cantly with an application of sulphur-containing nitrogen fertilizer- Super Net. These results were statistically at par with that of treatment T4, where ammonium sulphate nitrate was applied. In this series of experiment, non-sulphur-containing nitrogen fertilizer, urea gave lowest yield and grain nitrogen (N) content and these reductions were signifi cant in all of the experiments.
Late Prehistoric Bison Distributions In Oklahoma

Current research in Oklahoma has demonstrated a significant increase in the use of bison by late prehistoric Southern Plains inhabitants. This greater reliance on bison begins during the Plains Woodland and increases throughout the Plains Village period. This evidence conflicts with Dillehay's (1974) model for the presence and absence of bison in that the Plains Woodland and early Plains Village traditions coincide with Dillehay's (1974) Absence Period II (A.D. 500-1200/1300). In light of this information, the utility of Dillehay's (1974) original model is discussed using archaeological sites located in central and western Oklahoma during the Plains Woodland and Plains Village periods.
Stochastic modeling of soundtrack for efficient segmentation and indexing of video

Tools for efficient and intelligent management of digital content are essential for digital video data management. An extremely challenging research area in this context is that of multimedia analysis and understanding. The capabilities of audio analysis in particular for video data management are yet to be fully exploited. We present a novel scheme for indexing and segmentation of video by analyzing the audio track. This analysis is then applied to the segmentation and indexing of movies. We build models for some interesting events in the motion picture soundtrack. The models built include music, human speech and silence. We propose the use of hidden Markov models to model the dynamics of the soundtrack and detect audio-events. Using these models we segment and index the soundtrack. A practical problem in motion picture soundtracks is that the audio in the track is of a composite nature. This corresponds to the mixing of sounds from different sources. Speech in foreground and music in background are common examples. The coexistence of multiple individual audio sources forces us to model such events explicitly. Experiments reveal that explicit modeling gives better result than modeling individual audio events separately.
The Role of Primary Care Prescribers in the Diagnosis and Management of Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

Nosocomial infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus were first reported in the United States in the early 1960s. Beginning in the 1990s, healthy individuals from the community with no risk factors for resistant bacteria began presenting with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections, acquiring the name “community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus” (CA-MRSA). CA-MRSA has a tendency to affect the skin and skin structures, generally in the form of abscesses and furuncles, carbuncles, and cellulitis. Cases of invasive infections including bacteremia, endocarditis, and necrotizing pneumonia have also been reported. A patient complaint of a “spider bite” is frequently associated with CA-MRSA. CA-MRSA and the traditional health care-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus are distinguished by their genetic composition, virulence factors, and susceptibility patterns to non-beta-lactam antibiotics. Appropriate management of CA-MRSA skin and skin structure infections includes incision and drainage of infected tissue and appropriate antimicrobial therapy. It has been suggested that when prevalence of CA-MRSA within a community eclipses 10%-15%, empiric use of non-beta-lactam antibiotics with in vitro activity against CA-MRSA be initiated when treating skin and skin structure infections. CA-MRSA retains susceptibility to a range of older antibiotics available in oral formulations such as minocycline, doxycycline, sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, moxifloxacin, levofloxacin, and clindamycin. Local susceptibility patterns and individual patient factors should guide the selection of antibiotics.
The Research on Characteristics of Electronic Power Transformer for Distribution System

The 3-phase and 4-wire distribution electronic power transformer (D-EPT) is composed of the input three phase PWM rectifier, medium frequency transformer and output single phase inverters. In this paper, the operation principle of D-EPT is analyzed and its control scheme is designed. For the PWM rectifier, an outer loop control of the DC voltage and an inner loop control of AC current are adopted. Then, a dual-loop control is implemented for the output inverters based on the RMS value and instantaneous value of output voltage respectively. The simulation results show that D-EPT has good steady-state and dynamic load characteristics under the proposed control scheme
Propofol and Thiopentone as induction agents in Obstetric anesthesia-A comparative study

Background: In Cesarean, two anesthesia techniques are commonly used i.e. general and regional techniques. Regional anesthesia is most preferable under some circumstances. Commonly used induction agents include thiopental, Ketamine and propofol, depending on availability and the maternal clinical condition. Aim: Propofol 2.5 mg/kg was compared with Thiopentone 5 mg/kg as on induction agent for elective Cesarean section. Materials and methods: A total 103 healthy patients were included in an open randomized study, among whom 51 patients received Thiopentone and 52 received Propofol. These patients were unpremedicated, after induction dose the maintenance was similar for both groups. Results: Both Propofol and Thiopentone group produced a rapid and smooth induction of anesthesia with a low incidence of side effects. Diastolic blood pressure was lower in Propofol group during the induction to delivery interval. Other hemodynamic changes were similar for both groups. Respiratory upsets occurred less frequently with Propofol (7.8%) than with Thiopentone (22.5%), but Propofol caused more pain (28.8%) on injection compared to Thiopentone. Recovery time was shorter after Propofol as evaluated by time to open eyes on commands. There was no significant neonatal depression as assessed by Apgar score. Conclusion: Propofol appears to be a suitable alternative to Thiopentone as induction agent for Obstetric anesthesia. Mamidi M, Shiva Prasad D. Propofol and Thiopentone as induction agents in Obstetric anesthesia A comparative study. IAIM, 2016; 3(4): 111-117.
Development of an mHealth trauma registry in the Middle East using an implementation science framework

ABSTRACT Background: Trauma registries (TRs) play a vital role in the assessment of trauma care, but are often underutilized in countries with a high burden of injuries. Objectives: We investigated whether information and communications technology (ICT) such as mobile health (mHealth) could enable the design of a tablet-based application for healthcare professionals. This would be used to inform trauma care and acquire surveillance data for injury control and prevention in Oman. This paper focuses on documenting the implementation process in a healthcare setting. Methods: The study was conducted using an ICT implementation framework consisting of multistep assessment, development and pilot testing of an electronic tablet-based TR. The pilot study was conducted at two large hospitals in Oman, followed by detailed evaluation of the process, system and impact of implementation. Results: The registry was designed to provide comprehensive information on each trauma case from the location of injury until hospital discharge, with variables organized to cover 11 domains of demographic and clinical information. The pilot study demonstrated that the registry was user friendly and reliable, and the implementation framework was useful in planning for the Omani hospital setting. Data collection by trained and dedicated nurses proved to be more feasible, efficient and reliable than real-time data entry by care providers. Conclusions: The initial results show the promising potential of a user-friendly, comprehensive electronic TR through the use of mHealth tools. The pilot test in two hospitals indicates that the registry can be used to create a multicenter trauma database.
Prediction of accent commands for the Fujisaki intonation model

This paper presents a model to predict the accent commands (henceforth ACs) of the Fujisaki Model for the F0 contour, being known the phrase commands (henceforth FCs). Accent commands are associated with syllables. For each syllable, an artificial neural network (ANN) decides, with an accuracy of 89.4% whether there will be an associated AC or not. For syllables with associated AC, the amplitude, Aa, the onset time anticipation, T1a, and the offset time anticipation, T2a, are predicted by additional ANNs, with resulting linear correlation coefficient of 0.602, 0.743 and 0.650, respectively. The features used for each ANN are presented and discussed. Finally a comparison between target and predicted F0 contour is presented.
Greater reduction of knee than hip pain in osteoarthritis treated with naproxen, as evaluated by WOMAC and SF-36

Objectives: To compare the improvement of hip and knee osteoarthritis during treatment with naproxen. Methods: Men and women aged 40 to 75 years with symptomatic osteoarthritis of the knee or hip of at least three months’ duration participated in a six week placebo controlled, double blind study with naproxen 500 mg twice daily as one treatment arm. Naproxen was given to 403 patients (280 knee, 123 hip) and placebo to 108 patients (75 knee, 33 hip). WOMAC (Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index) 3.1 visual analogue scale and SF-36 (36 item short form health survey) were used to assess response to treatment between baseline and week 6. Results: There were no differences at baseline between knee and hip osteoarthritis for any of the WOMAC subscales or SF-36 domains. Improvement was between 4 and 7 mm greater for knee than for hip for all WOMAC subscales (pain, Δ = 4.7 mm (p = 0.03); stiffness, Δ = 6.6 mm (p = 0.004); function, Δ = 4.8 mm (p = 0.06)). Effect size was about 0.8 for all WOMAC subscales for the knee and between 0.5 and 0.6 for the hip. Knee patients treated with naproxen improved 4.6 (p = 0.033) more than hip patients for SF-36 bodily pain and 10.3 (p = 0.014) more for SF-36 role–physical. Conclusions: Patients with knee osteoarthritis improved more with naproxen treatment than patients with hip osteoarthritis, as monitored by WOMAC and the SF-36 domains bodily pain and role–physical. These findings warrant further investigation and strongly suggest that efficacy of treatment of osteoarthritis of knee and hip should be evaluated separately.
Digital voltage-mode-control of a full-bridge phase-shift-modulated DC-DC converter

Voltage-mode-control of a phase-shift-modulated full-bridge DC-DC converter, using a digital Proportional-Integral (PI) controller, is described in this paper. For implementing the digital controller, a low cost 16 bit microcontroller, dsPIC30F2010, is used. External hardware requirements are quite minimum, as the microcontroller has an inbuilt PWM module and ADC. Frequency response method is employed here to directly design the digital controller. Alongside, the concern of limit cycle oscillations is addressed, while maintaining converter switching frequency and ADC resolution at comfortably high levels. Performance of the digital feedback controller is checked using a 300 W, 100 V prototype converter.
Working alliance development in occupational therapy: a cross-case analysis.

BACKGROUND Despite reverence afforded the therapeutic relationship construct in occupational therapy, many occupational therapists feel ill equipped to use themselves therapeutically to enhance the relationship with their clients. Furthermore, although occupational therapists often link the strength of the therapeutic relationship to therapy outcomes, related occupational therapy specific research has been limited. According to the psychotherapy literature, the working alliance is one element of the therapeutic relationship which has in fact been linked to therapy outcomes. METHODS A mixed-methods, prospective, multiple case study approach was used to compare the experiences of the working alliance by both occupational therapists and clients across four therapeutic dyads. RESULTS Several key elements were identified in this study's qualitative data as shaping the process of alliance development in occupational therapy including: the fostering of an interpersonal connection; the use of humour as therapeutic modality; an impetus to act that leads to functional enhancements; a shared sense of success and a positive feedback mechanism created through successfully attaining clearly delineated, client-centred therapy goals. CONCLUSIONS By considering these identified elements, occupational therapists may focus upon tangible considerations towards enhanced therapeutic use-of-self in the development of sound working alliance with their clients potentially improving therapy outcomes.
Paper chromatographic identification of polypeptidic gram positive inhibiting antibiotics.

One-directional paper chromatography followed by bioautography has proved useful for differentiating antibiotics produced by Bacillus species in connection with a screening program. For purposes of comparison with unidentified antibiotics, Rf values have been determined with a number of solvents for most of the available Bacillus antibiotics active against gram positive bacteria and several of the polypeptidic antibiotics produced by other microorganisms. Goodall and Levi (1946) first used this technique in separating the penicillins. Since that time, it has been used with increasing scope. Several of the polypeptidic, gram positive inhibiting antibiotics have previously been separated chromatographically (bacitracin, tyrothricin, and viomycin by Fischbach and Levine, 1953; licheniformins A, B, and C by Callow and Work, 1952; catenulin and neomycin by Davisson et al., 1952; the various actinomycins by Vining and Waksman, 1954; and actinomycin and streptothricin sulfate by Ammann and Gottlieb, 1955).
Percutaneous Fixation of First Metacarpal Base Fractures Using Locked K-Wires: A Series of 14 Cases

The treatment of choice for first metacarpal base fractures is surgical. Open fixation is stable but causes tendinous adhesions. Percutaneous fixation is minimally invasive but is often followed by secondary displacement. Herein, we describe an alternative approach that combines advantages of both techniques through increasing stability of the Iselin technique by externally connecting the K-wires. Our series included 13 men of mean age 28 years. There were 13 fractures, 6 of which were extra-articular; there were 7 Bennett fractures, 5 of which had a large fracture fragment. After reduction, two 18 mm K-wires were driven medially crossing the 3 cortices of the first and second metacarpals. After bending them at 90-degree angles, the K-wires were connected externally in a construction allowing adaptation of the gap between the K-wires. Gentle immediate mobilization was allowed and the K-wires were removed 6 weeks later in clinic. At 16-month follow-up, mean pain score was 0.2/10 and Quick DASH was 2.9/100. Pinch grip was 81.8% of the contralateral side and grip strength 91.2%. The first web space opening was 79.1%. There was 1 secondary displacement with a good final result and 2 malunions. No arthritis was noted, but the follow-up was short. Our results show that the Iselin technique using locked K-wires is minimally invasive, stable, allows immediate mobilization, and K-wire removal in the office. Its indications may be extended to all fractures of the base of the first metacarpal whether articular or extra-articular.
Overreaction of syariah stocks: Does size matter?

The purpose of the study is to investigate stock overreaction behavior among syariah stocks in Bursa Malaysia using basic framework of De Bondt and Thaler (1985). Like its conventional counterpart, evidence of stock overreaction behavior is also observed in syariah compliant stocks in Malaysia. The study documents that both winner and loser portfolios experience reversal behavior even after adjustment for size, thus implies that size does not matter. Furthermore, after adjustment for size, loser portfolios outperform winner portfolios in the test period. This indicates that syariah compliant stocks in Malaysia also provide opportunity of earning abnormal profit by resorting to contrarian strategy.
Cloning and Expression of Human G/T Mismatch-specific Thymine-DNA Glycosylase*

Hydrolytic deamination of 5-methylcytosine leads to the formation of G/T mismatches. We have shown previously that these G/T mispairs are corrected to G/C pairs by a mismatch-specific thymine-DNA glycosylase, TDG, which we subsequently purified from human cells. Here we describe the cloning of the human cDNA encoding TDG. We have identified two distinct cDNA species that differ by 100 nucleotides at the 3′-untranslated region. These cDNAs contain a 410-amino acid open reading frame that encodes a 46-kDa polypeptide. The G/T glycosylase, expressed both in vitro and in Escherichia coli, migrated in denaturing polyacrylamide gels with an apparent size of 60 kDa. The substrate specificity of the recombinant protein corresponded to that of the cellular enzyme, and polyclonal antisera raised against the recombinant protein neutralized both activities. We therefore conclude that the cDNA described below encodes human TDG. Data base searches identified a serendipitously cloned mouse cDNA sequence that could be shown to encode the murine TDG homologue. No common amino acid sequence motifs between the G/T-specific enzyme and other DNA glycosylases could be found, suggesting that TDG belongs to a new class of base-excision repair enzymes.
Novel Cartesian Implementation of the Direct Simulation Monte Carlo Method

A new Cartesian implementation of the direct simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC) method, named the hypersonic aerothermodynamics particle (HAP) code, is presented. This code is intended for rapid setup and simulation of rarefied flow problems, and as a framework for evaluating new physical models and numerical techniques. Unique features include the use of nonuniform Cartesian adaptive subcells, a collision probability modification to reduce errors associated with spatial averaging in collision probabilities, and automatic planar element approximation of analytically defined two or three-dimensional surface geometries. In this work, simulations are performed using both HAP and an established DSMC code for a rarefied hypersonic flow over a flat plate, and excellent overall agreement is found. Additional simulations are employed to demonstrate reduced dependence on cell size through a proposed collision probability modification. Results are also presented for a threedimensional HAP simulation of hypersonic flow over a blunted cone, and reasonably good agreement with experimental data is observed.
PATTERN OF ADVERSE DRUG REACTION RELATED QUERIES RECEIVED BY THE DRUG INFORMATION CENTRE OF A TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL

Accurate information about safety of drugs is very essential for health care professionals in identifying, preventing and managing Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs), thereby ensuring safe use of medications. The objective of the present study was to assess the pattern of drug information (DI) queries related to ADRs received by the Drug Information Center (DIC) of a tertiary care teaching hospital. Retrospective evaluation of the DI queries received in the DIC over a period of three and a half years (January 2002July 2005) was done for various parameters such as purpose and type of query, characteristics of the drugs and reactions involved, and references used. Out of 2312 DI queries received, 600 (25.9%) were related to ADRs. Majority of the queries were from the department of medicine (80.5%) and was received during ward rounds (76%). In most of the queries, the information was sought for better patient care (66.3%) and the enquirer wanted the information immediately (59.5%). The category of ADR queries most commonly asked was regarding identification of an ADR (54.3%). Considering the reaction characteristics, the organ system most commonly involved in the queries was nervous system (14.7%) and the reaction was fever and skin rash (14%). Most of the queries were on uncommon reactions. Drug class most commonly involved in the queries were antibacterials for systemic use (18.6%) and the most frequently involved drug was phenytoin (35%). MICROMEDEX system was used as the reference in answering most (57.1%) of the queries. Information on ADRs is among the most sought information on drugs by the health care professionals. Evaluation of pattern of these queries could reveal opportunities for educational and other interventions in promoting safer drug use in a health care setting. DICs could play a major role in promoting drug safety and it needs to be well equipped to respond to these needs.
Excellent Outcomes after Transplantation of Deceased Donor Kidneys with High Terminal Creatinine and Mild Pathologic Lesions

Background. Outcomes after kidney transplantation using deceased donors with high terminal creatinine are not well described but potentially represent an underutilized source of renal allografts. Utility of renal biopsy of these kidneys is similarly not well established. Methods. To better understand the posttransplant function of kidneys from donors with high terminal creatinine, we reviewed our database of almost 500 cadaveric kidney transplants. We compared the 65 nonexpanded criteria donors with a final donor creatinine ≥2.0 mg/dl (range 2.0–4.9 mg/dl) with kidneys procured from donors with terminal creatinine of <1.5. Biopsy results were correlated with graft function. Results. Kidneys from deceased donors with high terminal creatinine performed as well as kidneys from donors with a normal terminal creatinine with respect to primary non-function, acute rejection, 6-year graft and patient survival, and function over the first 48 months. High creatinine kidneys with moderate or severe lesions on biopsy demonstrated poorer function at 6 months and 1 year as compared to those with mild or no histological lesions. Conclusions. Under select conditions, kidneys from donors with high terminal creatinine can be used safely with excellent results.