Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A Multidimensional Approach to Improve Cardiovascular Quality Measure Documentation in a Native American Population

Native Americans are more likely than white counterparts to be diagnosed with heart disease (Office of Minority Health [OMH], 2017). The scholarly project was conducted in response to the need for improvement in cardiovascular lifestyle interventions for Native Americans and their documentation to meet Government Performance Results Act quality measures. The clinical question addressed was: what is an evidence-based multidimensional approach to improve cardiovascular quality measure documentation in a Native American primary care clinic? The multidimensional interventions included educational sessions for Community Health Representatives (CHRs), a provider education session on appropriate documentation in order to satisfy quality measures, chart review of pre and post intervention education documentation and a five year quality measure sustainability plan. The Health Promotion Theory and Kotter’s Change Model were used to develop and implement the intervention. The results indicated a small increase in heart healthy habits (7.7%) amongst CHRs, and small positive changes in heart healthy knowledge, with a 12.1% increase in knowledge on the first group of questions and a 16.2% increase in knowledge on the second group of heart healthy knowledge questions. The results of the provider intervention were favorable with a 28.3% increase in provider knowledge. Chart review was undertaken to determine if there was a significant difference between documented patient education by providers before and after the session. The results indicated a statistically significant change in properly documented education (p = 0.0198). The intervention was effective with a medium effect size (60%) in terms of increasing documentation of patient education which was the missing link the clinic needed in order to increase capture of cardiovascular quality metrics. The fiveyear strategic quality plan will help guide organizational stakeholders in the continued attainment of quality measures. MULTIDIMENSIONAL APPROACH TO IMPROVE QUALITY MEASURE DOCUMENTATION 3
Smart laser osteotomy: integrating a pulsed 1064nm fiber laser into the sample arm of a fiber optic 1310nm OCT system for ablation monitoring.

Real-time depth metrology during material removal via laser ablation is useful in many forms of laser machining. Until now, coaxial optical coherence tomography (OCT) metrology was achieved by the coupling of an OCT imaging beam and ablating beams using a dichroic filter. We present an alternative design with all fiber delivery that is more suitable for surgical laser ablation applications. The novel system design integrates a high peak-power pulsed Yb-doped fiber laser (1064nm) coupled directly into the sample arm of a swept-source OCT system (λc = 1310nm). We measured the OCT signal degradation due to dispersion and attenuation through the ablation fiber laser cavity. Ablation progression is measured in real-time using M-mode OCT. The mean depth targeting error was found to range from 10µm to 80µm in phantom ablation experiments and 21µm to 60µm in bone ablation. A number of issues have been solved, including point-spread function (PSF) peak broadening due to signal delay and dispersion, high bending loss due to dissimilar fiber used throughout the design, and problems due to the extremely high ablation power to swept-source power ratio (> 2×104 peak to average power). To our knowledge, this is the first demonstration of thermal-mediated laser ablation drilling integrated with coaxial OCT imaging through a single-mode, single-cladded output fiber, without using dichroic beam splitters or free-space optic filters anywhere in the optical path and with this high ablation laser power to OCT source power ratio. The removal of bulk optics compared to existing designs opens a new path for compact integration of the entire system. Also, since the ablation laser and OCT feedback system exist along the same fiber path, the need for maintenance and repair are greatly reduced since spatial beam alignment and the potential open-air contamination of optical surfaces are virtually eliminated. We believe that this integrated system is a great candidate for adoption in depth-controlled surgical ablation applications.
PENGARUH VARIABEL DETERMINAN TERHADAP KOMPETENSI GURU SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEJURUAN

Faktor-faktor yang dapat meningkatkan kompetensi guru diantaranya adalah diklat, lingkungan kerja dan motivasi kerja. Selain itu adanya keterlibatan pengawas yaitu kepala sekolah dan pengawas sekolah. jenis penelitian yang dipilih adalah analisis jalur (path analysis) menggunakan data yang dikumpulkan dari sampel. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan rumus slovin yang menghasilkan jumlah sampel 200 orang guru. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner yang sudah divalidasi secara empirik terhadap 30 orang responden. Dengan teknik analisis jalur ditemukan hasil sebagai berikut. (1) diklat berpengaruh terhadap kompetensi guru secara langsung, berpengaruh terhadap kompetensi guru secara tidak langsung melalui supervisi kepala sekolah, melalui supervisi pengawas sekolah. (2) lingkungan kerja tidak mempengaruhi secara langsung terhadap kompetensi guru tetapi berpengaruh secara tidak langsung melalui supervisi kepala sekolah dan melalui supervisi pengawas sekolah. (3) motivasi kerja berpengaruh terhadap kompetensi guru secara langsung, berpengaruh secara tidak langsung melalui supervisi kepala sekolah, melalui supervisi pengawas sekolah
Interface controller synthesis from requirement specifications

Presents a novel method for controller synthesis out of high-level interface specifications. Since the approach uses a novel partitioning technique and exploits structural properties of the synthesis input, the authors reduce the complexity of the synthesis process and the size of the synthesis output drastically in comparison with synthesis tools, which do not exploit structural properties of the synthesis input. The approach is demonstrated on typical examples. <<ETX>>
PENGARUH KUALITAS PRODUK, HARGA, PROMOSI DAN LOKASI TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN PEMBELIAN KONSUMEN DI BENTENAN CENTER SONDER MINAHASA

Usaha mikro kecil menengah (UMKM) merupakan salah satu bentuk usaha yang telah berkembang pesat di Indonesia pada saat ini. Hal inilah yang mendorong perlunya dikembangkan usaha-usaha atau bisnis di wilayah ini seperti usaha kain batik bentenan.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kualitas produk, harga, promosi dan lokasi terhadap keputusan pembelian konsumen di bentenan center Sonder Minahasa. Metode penelitian yang di gunakan asosiatif dengan tehnik analisis regresi linier berganda. Populasi penelitian adalah pengguna kain di bentenan center. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 90 responden. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kualitas produk,harga,promosi,lokasi berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap keputusan pembelian konsumen. Manajemen perusahaan sebaiknya meningkatkanpromosi batik bentenan agar dapat lebih dikenal baik di pasar lokal, nasional maupun internasional. Kata kunci: kualitas produk, harga , promosi, lokasi, keputusan pembelian
The Syntax and Semantics of Gradability and Comparison

N-alkylated aromatic amines are prepared by heating an aromatic amine together with a lower aliphatic alcohol in the presence of from 0.01 to 1.0 mol of phosphoric acid per nitrogen equivalent at a temperature in the range of from 150 DEG -280 DEG C. Thereafter, the liquid phases that form are separated to isolate the N-alkylated aromatic amine.
Detection of Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) Genes within CA-MRSA Carriers of the Oral Roberts University Community

Over the years, the misuse of antibiotics has become a significant factor in the emergence of resistant bacteria. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is staphylococci that are resistant to Beta-lactam drugs. There are two types of MRSA infections: community-acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA) and hospital-acquired MRSA (HA-MRSA). They can be differentiated by the presence of the Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) gene in the CA-MRSA strain. Studies have shown that CA-MRSA is more virulent than HA-MRSA. The aim of this study is to determine the population of students at Oral Roberts University who are carriers of CA-MRSA. This was done by obtaining nasal swabs from 50 students and performing coagulase and antibiotic susceptibility tests to identify the samples that contained MRSA. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was then used to detect the presence of PVL genes in the positive samples using lukS-PV , hlg -1 and Sa16 primers. Results showed that 18.0% of the student nasal samples contained MRSA. Of those samples 6.0% were CA-MRSA. ©2014 Oklahoma Academy of Science
Decolorization of Reactive Red 198 by means ofpistachio-nut shell ash

هديكچ فده و هنيمز : لاس يط رد ريخا ياه ، گنر ويتكار ياه ، ب ه ب هژيو يياراك ليلد ه عيانص رد هدرتسگ روط رارق هدافتسا دروم يجاسن هتفرگ ؛دنا باسپ هيلخت اما گنر نينچ يواح ياه يبآ عبانم هب يياه ، ب ه يگژيو ليلد ناطرس ياه شهج ،يياز و يمس تيهام ،يياز بآ رد گنر داجيا ، يم رب يرابنايز راثآ دناوت دراذگ ياج رب يعيبط طيحم . رضاح هعلاطم ، زا لصاح رتسكاخ يياراك يسررب فده اب زمرق ويتكار گنر فذح رد هتسپ هويم هتسوپ 198 لولحم زا تفريذپ ماجنا يبآ ياه . قيقحت شور : رد ،يبرجت هعلاطم نيا هرهب فلتخم ياهرتماراپ رثا ليبق زا يرادرب pH ) 2 12 ( گنر هيلوا تظلغ ، ) 20 200 يليم مرگ رتيل رد ( سامت نامز ، ) 5 270 هقيقد ( بذاج زود و ) 1 / 0 5 رتيل رد مرگ ( تفرگ رارق هعلاطم دروم . هتفاي اه : لداعم هتسپ هويم هتسوپ رتسكاخ بذج تيفرظ رثكادح 1 / 238 يليم مرگ رب مرگ ، رد pH لداعم 2 سامت نامز ، 60 و هقيقد بذاج زود 3 / 0 دش لصاح رتيل رد مرگ ؛ هداد نينچمه لداعت ياه ، لدم اب اد قيبطت چيلدنورف و ريومگنلا مرتوزيا ياه لصاح هك دش هد رما ، هداد رتهب قباطت رگناشن چيلدنورف بذج لدم اب رضاح هعلاطم زا لصاح ياه ) 9352 / 0 R= ( ريومگنلا بذج لدم هب تبسن ) 8868 / 0 R= ( دوب . هجيتن يريگ : هتسپ هويم هتسوپ رتسكاخ ، زمرق ويتكار گنر فذح رد يبولطم يياناوت زا 198 لولحم زا بلاضاف و يبآ ياه تعنص ياه تسا رادروخرب يجاسن .
Lo stato di salute della popolazione di Alghero fra '800 e '900 : uno studio condotto attraverso i registri militari

La ricerca, fondata sui registri di leva e di estrazione alla leva militare di Alghero, incrociati, sia pure solo parzialmente, con le fonti di stato civile, analizza lo stato di salute della popolazione di Alghero negli anni compresi fra gli ultimi decenni dell’Ottocento e i primi del secolo successivo. Il malessere sanitario della popolazione algherese, derivante da carenze nutritive e da un degradato contesto igienico-ambientale, denunciato del resto anche dalle statistiche delle cause di morte della provincia di Sassari della quale fa parte il comune di Alghero, trova conferma in tutti gli indicatori analizzati che non consentono di cogliere alcun miglioramento significativo nel periodo esaminato e mostrano significativi differenziali fra le diverse categorie socio-economiche. Alcune indagini mediche dei primi decenni del ’900 sulla diffusione del tracoma e della tubercolosi nella provincia di Sassari attestano, inoltre, anch’esse la natura sociale di molte delle malattie diffuse in quegli anni nel Nord Sardegna.
Self-efficacy and academic performance among African-American male and female college students enrolled at a predominantly black institution: an investigative study

COUNSELING AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT ROUSE, GWENDOLYN GAIL B.A. MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, 1978 M.A. ATLANTA UNIVERSITY, 1987 SELF-EFFICACY AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG AFRICAN-AMERICAN MALE AND FEMALE COLLEGE STUDENTS ENROLLED AT A PREDOMINANTLY BLACK INSTITUTION: AN INVESTIGATIVE STUDY Advisors: Dr. Carson Lee and Dr. Robert Smothers Dissertation dated: May, 1992 The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between self-efficacy and academic performance among African-American male and female college students enrolled at a predominantly Black institution. Survey method was utilized to collect the data. Data were analyzed using the Pearson's Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient, Multiple Correlation and Student's t=Test. Results suggested that (1) there is no significant relationship between self-efficacy and GPA, (2) for males majoring in science, there was a significant relationship between the two variables, and (3) no difference was found between males' and females' self-efficacy scores. It was concluded that there are variables other than self-efficacy that influence academic performance. Further research is needed before any definitive statements can be made. SELF-EFFICACY AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG AFRICAN-AMERICAN MALE AND FEMALE COLLEGE STUDENTS ENROLLED AT A PREDOMINANTLY BLACK INSTITUTION: AN INVESTIGATIVE STUDY
Simplification of Left Heart Catheterization Percutaneous Techniques for Catheter Insertions

In evaluating patients for cardiac surgery the usefulness of hemodynamic measurements in the left atrium and ventricle has stimulated the development of several catheterization techniques. This report describes in detail the use of percutaneous methods for inserting the transseptal needle and the retrograde aortic catheter. Retrograde catheterization of the aortic valve, in the absence of significant stenosis, has been accomplished in 176 of 182 patients. Precautions that should prevent complications from the transseptal technique are described. The desirability of simultaneous measurements from the left atrium and ventricle for evaluation of the mitral valve is emphasized.
Three-year overall survival for patients with advanced melanoma treated with pembrolizumab in KEYNOTE-001.

9503Background: The anti–PD-1 antibody pembro (pembro; MK-3475) prevents PD-1 from binding to its ligands, PD-L1 and PD-L2, and is approved for treating advanced melanoma at a dose of 2 mg/kg every 3 wk (Q3W). Pembro demonstrated superior PFS over chemotherapy for ipilimumab (ipi)-refractory melanoma (KEYNOTE-002) and superior OS and PFS over ipi for advanced melanoma (KEYNOTE-006). We present 3-year OS data for all patients (pts) with melanoma enrolled in the phase 1b KEYNOTE-001 study (NCT01295827). Methods: Pts were enrolled in ipi-naive and ipi-treated cohorts and received pembro 2 or 10 mg/kg Q3W or 10 mg/kg Q2W until intolerable toxicity, progression, or investigator decision. Clinically stable pts with radiographic progression could remain on pembro until progression was confirmed. Response was assessed by RECIST v1.1 every 12 wk. After pembro discontinuation, pts were contacted to assess survival every 3 mo. OS was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method. Results: Of the 655 pts enrolled, 24% had .
Les modifications de la métamémoire reliées au vieillissement: Nouvelle évidence auprès d'un échantillon francophone

ABSTRACT This paper presents a French adaptation of the Metamemory in Adulthood (MIA) instrument. The purpose of the study was to assess the psychometric qualities of the French version and to test its validity by replicating age and sex differences in a large sample of French speaking adults. The MIA was administered to 120 males and 185 females, aged between 18 and 95. The initial factor structure of the MIA was replicated and the eight metamemory dimensions were identified, although there was some overlap between the dimensions. The internal consistency of the scales was assessed by computing Cronbach's alpha coefficients; seven of the eight scales were found to be reliable. The intercorrelations between the dimensions were also examined and revealed that each scale is tapping a specific aspect of metamemory. Finally, the analyses of variance confirmed the existence of significant age differences on five scales of the MIA and sex differences on three dimensions. RÉSUMÉ Cet article présente une adaptation française du questionnaire Metamemory in Adulthood (MIA). Les objectifs sont de vérifier la qualité d'une version française de l'instrument ainsi que sa validiteé auprès d'une population francophone en étudiant l'influence du sexe et de l'âge des sujets sur les dimensions de la métamémoire. Les données ont été recueillies auprès de 305 personnes âgées de 18 à 95 ans, soit 120 hommes et 185 femmes. Les résultats confirment l'existence des huit dimensions prévues par les concepteurs du MIA, bien que certains recoupements soient observés entre les échelles. Les coefficients Alpha de Cronbach révèlent que la consistance interne du questionnaire est adéquate. L'analyse des intercorrélations démontre également que chaque échelle possède une bonne spécificité. Enfin, les analyses de variance confirment la présence de différences reliées à l'âge des sujets sur cinq échelles et des différences entre les sexes sur trois dimensions.
Removal of Silver from Aqueous Solution by Azotobacter chroococcum XU1 Biomass and Exopolysaccharide

Biosorption of silver ions onto A. chroococcum XU1 biomass and exopolysaccharide (EPS) was investigated. It was found that the overall biosorption process was the best when cell biomass and EPS were used together. Metal adsorption experiments showed that the final precipitate obtained by cell biomass and EPS, contained 7.85% of Ag. Based on the results presented in this study, the biomass and EPS of A. chroococcum XU1 indicated the possibility of application of them as biosorbent for removal of silver from waste waters.
The Nature of Child Malnutrition and Its Long-Term Implications

The problem of malnutrition in poor societies is best viewed as a “syndrome of developmental impairment,” which includes growth failure; delayed motor, cognitive, and behavioural development; diminished immunocompetence; and increased morbidity and mortality. Growth retardation is often found in association with other problems, such as vitamin A deficiency and anaemia. These clusters of nutritional problems flourish during periods of vulnerability, namely in utero and during the first three years of life, and affect at least a third of all young children in developing countries. Survivors of malnutrition in early childhood suffer functional disadvantages as adults, including diminished intellectual performance, low work capacity, and increased risk of delivery complications. the prevention of low birthweight and the promotion of adequate growth and development during early childhood will result in healthier, more productive adults. Such investments, because they build human capital, are best viewed as long-term economic strategies.
A Comparison of Chat Room Productivity: In-class Versus Out-of-class

Language production of Spanish students using synchronous CMC (chat) during class time was compared with that of students meeting outside of class. The study included about 100 participants enrolled in 10 sections of a first-quarter Spanish course at a US university. Students in the control group spent 30 minutes of their weekly class time in computer labs completing a chat room assignment. Students in the experimental group planned their own schedules for meeting 30 minutes each week, outside of class time, in chat rooms. Transcripts of the chat sessions were analyzed for duration, turns, words, vocabulary, socially appropriate comments, and comments off task. Production was greater when students met with their own work groups outside of class. The implication of the study is that greater student collaboration and responsibility result in greater production while conserving class time and technology resources.
Laparoscopic myotomy or pneumatic dilatation for achalasia treatment?

BackgroundThe aim of this study was to compare the long-term results between laparoscopic myotomy and pneumatic dilatation in achalasia treatment.MethodA retrospective study was conducted involving 46 achalasia patients. Twenty-three patients underwent laparoscopic Heller myotomy with partial (Toupet) fundoplication (I group), other 23 — endoscopic pneumatic dilatation (II group). Long-term results included evaluation of dysphagia according Vantrappen and Hellemans and intensity of heartburn.ResultsThe patients in these two groups were similar in terms of age, weight and height. The median follow up was 44 months in I group, 47 months in II group. Laparoscopic myotomy was effective in 82.6% of patients (excellent and good results), while pneumatic dilatation was effective in 52.2% of patients (p<0.05). 39% of patients had postoperative heartburn in I group and 43% in II group.ConclusionsAccording our study results, laparoscopic Heller myotomy was more effective than endoscopic pneumatic dilatation in achalasia treatment. Heartburn is a common complaint after these two procedures.
Tolerability and Treatment Effects of Pelargonium sidoides PreparationEPs 7630 in Adults Suffering from Acute Rhinopharyngitis AProspective, Open-Label Trial

Background: EPs 7630 has already been proven effective in acute rhinopharyngitis (ARP) and other acute respiratory diseases. We conducted an open-label, non-comparative, interventional multicenter study to obtain additional information on the tolerability and effectiveness of EPs 7630 in a clinical practice setting. Methods: 120 adults with clinical ARP diagnosis and at least 2 out of a set of 10 common cold symptoms received 3 × 1 film-coated 20 mg EPs 7630 tablet daily, for 10 days. Assessment of tolerability and safety was based on adverse event (AE) elicitation and safety laboratory measures. The intensity of ARP-associated symptoms was assessed daily and treatment outcome and satisfaction were evaluated. Results: At treatment end, 42% of patients were completely recovered, 42% showed major improvements. The majority of patients were satisfied with treatment. Over-all AE incidences were 0.017 (all AEs) and 0.010 (potentially related AEs) events/day of exposure. Most common events were gastrointestinal complaints and skin reactions. None of the events were serious. Conclusions: The results confirm the excellent tolerability of EPs 7630. Potentially attributable AEs were limited to the drug’s known spectrum of adverse effects. The majority of patients showed a favorable course of ARP which is unlikely to be explained by the natural course of the disease alone.
Seasonal Variation in the Occurrence of Stroke in a Finnish Adult Population

Background and Purpose Seasonal influence on the incidence of and mortality from cerebrovascular disease has been reported during the last three decades, but generally with some discrepancy in results, particularly regarding stroke subtypes. The aim of this study was to examine seasonal variation in the incidence, mortality, and case-fatality rate of stroke in data from the FINMONICA population-based stroke register. Methods During 1982 to 1992, 15 449 stroke events were registered in the monitored populations aged 25 to 99 years in three geographic areas of Finland: the provinces of Kuopio and North Karelia in eastern Finland and the Turku/Loimaa area in southwestern Finland. We analyzed the seasonal and monthly incidence, mortality, and case-fatality rate of stroke and subtypes of stroke by pooling the data for the three areas and stratifying by sex and age. Results The rate of occurrence of ischemic stroke events was 12% (95% confidence interval [CI], 5% to 20%) greater in men and 11% (95% CI, 4% to 19.