Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Satisfaction With Services Among Attendees of Physiotherapy Outpatient Clinics in Tertiary Hospitals in Lagos State

Aim: To determine outpatients’ satisfaction with physiotherapy services in tertiary hospitals in Lagos State, Nigeria. Method: This cross-sectional study utilized a simple random sampling method to recruit 284 participants. Participants responded to a 2-part structured questionnaire with 33-items on a 5-point Likert-type scale. Participants were asked questions about their satisfaction with physiotherapy services, staff attitudes, and the accessibility of outpatient physiotherapy clinics. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis and χ2. Results: About 28.8% of the participants were satisfied or very satisfied with the location of the outpatient physiotherapy clinics. The majority of the participants were satisfied or very satisfied with these physiotherapy services in maintaining privacy (86.2%), scheduling convenient clinic appointments (78.2%), prompt scheduling of the first physiotherapy clinic appointment (74.6%) and subsequent visits (78.9%), and providing a calm/relaxing atmosphere (90.1%). While 22.5% of the participants were satisfied or very satisfied with the waiting time in these physiotherapy clinics, 86.3% and 97.9% were satisfied or very satisfied with staff attitudes and the cost of the therapy, respectively. Almost all (97.9%) the participants reported being satisfied or very satisfied with their overall experience in the physiotherapy clinics. While there was an association between marital and educational status with overall satisfaction scores, age and gender showed no association. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that patients attending the outpatient physiotherapy clinics in tertiary hospitals in Lagos State, Nigeria, were satisfied or very satisfied with the domain that measured overall satisfaction. Strategies to reduce the waiting time in these physiotherapy clinics and to enhance physical accessibility of the physiotherapy clinics are encouraged.
The effect of a compact ionosphere disturbance over the earthquake: A Focus on Schumann resonance

We model perturbations of vertical electric and horizontal magnetic fields of Schumann resonance by a localized seismogenic non-uniformity in the Earth–ionosphere cavity with simultaneous accounting for the day–night non-uniformity. The source and receiver are placed at the same meridian and the latitudes covering 22.5° N and 22.5° S. The propagation path is positioned at the night (60° E) or the dayside (120° E) of morning terminator. The localized nonuniformity moves either along or across the propagation path. The full wave solution is used in the form of Riccati equation for finding the propagation parameters. The spectral components of fields are computed with the 2D (two dimensional) telegraph equations. Numerical estimates were obtained of the impact of the localized ionosphere non-uniformity on the electric and magnetic field amplitudes at a set of Schumann resonance frequencies for various positions of disturbances relative to the propagation path. It is shown that the impact of compact nonuniformity grows with increasing frequency. Field modifications are of interference nature. The day–night asymmetry provides a minor impact, and one may neglect this non-uniformity. The model was applied to interpret observations with a point source in Southeast Asia, Africa, or in South America. The observer was positioned at the Moshiri observatory, Japan. The earthquake focus modifying the conductivity of mesosphere was located at Taiwan. Perturbations of amplitude spectra of Schumann resonance were computed and their similarity to the observations was demonstrated.
Personality modulates brain responses to emotion in music: Comparing whole-brain and regions-of-variance approaches

Whether and how personality traits explain the individual variance in neural responses to emotion in music remains unclear. The sparse studies on this topic report inconsistent findings. The present study extends previous work using regions of variance (ROVs) as regions of interest, compared with whole-brain analysis. Fifty-five subjects listened to happy, sad, and fearful music during functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Personality was measured with the Big Five Questionnaire. Results confirmed previous observations of Neuroticism being positively related to activation during sad music, in the left inferior parietal lobe. In an exploratory analysis, Openness was positively related to activation during Happy music in an extended cluster in auditory areas, primarily including portions of the left Heschl’s gyrus, superior and middle temporal gyri, supramarginal gyrus, and Rolandic operculum. In the whole-brain analysis, similar results were found for Neuroticism but not for Openness. In turn, we did not replicate previous findings of Extraversion associated to activity during happy music, nor Neuroticism during fearful music. These results support a trait-congruent link between personality and emotion-elicited brain activity, and further our understanding of the action-observation network during emotional music listening. This study also indicates the usefulness of the ROV method in individual-differences research.
ATTRIBUTION AND INFLUENCE PERCEPTION OF SUCCESS AMONG MALE AND FEMALE MANAGERS: A PERSPECTIVE OF PAKISTANI PRIVATE SECTOR ORGANIZATIONS

Thesis Title: ATTRIBUTION AND INFLUENCE PERCEPTION OF SUCCESS AMONG MALE AND FEMALE MANAGERS: A PERSPECTIVE OF PAKISTANI PRIVATE SECTOR ORGANIZATIONS This study investigated whether people’s attribution for success and failure do reflect identifiable dimensions and whether or not these were compatible with those proposed by Weiner (1985, 2004) mainly internal and external locus of control. Moreover, it also looked at the perceived influence used by managers, mainly rationality, ingratiation and exchange maneuvers. It was hypothesized that success will be attributed more to internal factors like ability etc; whereas failure will be attributed to external factors like luck etc. The gender of the managers was believed to influence the attributions made, with males’ success and females’ failure attributed to internal causes. For influence perceptions, it was hypothesized that success will be attributed to the usage of ingratiation and exchange maneuvers as well as rationality maneuvers. As for the gender of the managers, it was hypothesized that males’ success will be assigned to the more frequent usage of rationality maneuvers, whereas the success of female managers will be assigned to the more frequent usage of ingratiation and exchange maneuvers. The design of the study was experimental and four hundred employees from the private sector organizations of Pakistan participated in this investigation. The overall design of this study was a 2 (managers: most successful/least successful) X 2 (manager’s sex: male/female) X 2 (participants sex: male/female) between-subjects factorial. This means that this was a 2x2x2 factorial design because three independent variables were examined: the managers’ success, the managers’ gender and the subjects’ gender all with two categories each. Data was gathered with the help of a self-report questionnaire with closed questions that included scaled items. MANOVA and ANOVA techniques were performed to test the hypotheses. The results revealed only partial acceptance of the hypotheses proposed. As predicted, success by a male was assigned to skill (internal), whereas the lack of career success in a female was attributed to lack of skill (internal). For influence perceptions, male’s success was assigned to the more frequent use of rationality maneuvers compared to the other managers. The gender of the participants was not significant in the evaluations of the manager. Moreover limitations, future research, directions, and implications for organizations were also discussed.
HUBUNGAN POLA ASUH ORANGTUA DENGAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA DAN IMPLIKINYA TERHADAP PELAYANAN BIMBINGAN DAN KONSELING

T he purpose of this research is to know the result of learning the student, the pattern to take care of the parent, and relation between the pattern of taking care of the parent with result of learning the student its implication to guidance and counseling in SMP Negeri 36 Sarolangun. The research is conducted with correlation descriptive method, that is one research to look for relation between on variable with other variable and then the data or information is elaborated by using approach of quantitative, that is correlating between the pattern take care of parent and result the learning the student. The Result of this research that are: ( 1) the result of learning SMP Negeri 36 Sarolangun on the part of is , ( 2) The pattern take care of SMP Negeri 36 Sarolangun a s following: The authoritative parenting reside in high categories, the uninvolved reside high categories. The based on this research that researcher have found. This can be know that the relation which between the pattern take care with result of learning the student.
Improvements of Nano-TiO2 on the Long-Term Chloride Resistance of Concrete with Polymer Coatings

The long-term chloride resistance of concrete treated with nano-TiO2-modified polymer coatings was studied. Three types of organic film-forming paints: polyurethane, epoxy resin, and chlorinated rubber were selected, and concrete specimens with nano-TiO2-modified coatings were fabricated. Then, specimens were subjected to periodical ultraviolet-accelerated aging and subsequent Coulomb electric flux experiments. Nanomodified coatings before and after ultraviolet aging were observed through scanning electron microcopy. Results indicate that the nano-TiO2 particles can effectively reduce the microdefects in coating films and alleviate damages due to aging. As a result, nano-TiO2 can significantly reduce the Coulomb fluxes of coated concrete before and after coating aging, and the average reduction amplitudes reached 66% and 44%. That is, nano-TiO2 can remarkably improve the long-term chloride resistance of coated concrete. In addition, we established the development models of the ultraviolet aging and chloride resistance of coated concrete according to an S-shaped curve.
Yellow Nutsedge Response to Southern Root-Knot Nematodes, Chile Peppers, and Metolachlor

Greenhouse experiments showed that yellow nutsedge shoot number and shoot and root dry weights were reduced by root-knot nematodes and chile peppers. Root-knot nematodes increased and chile peppers decreased the number of yellow nutsedge tubers. Yellow nutsedge tuber germination was reduced by chile peppers but not by root-knot nematodes. Yellow nutsedge established from root-knot nematode-infected tubers produced more tubers than noninfected tubers. Root-knot nematode populations became established on yellow nutsedge root systems when plants were established from tubers previously cultured with root-knot nematodes. Metolachlor stunted chile peppers, eliminated yellow nutsedge, and influenced root-knot nematode populations through reduction of host plant root mass. However, when root-knot nematodes were present, yellow nutsedge tuber germination was not affected by metolachlor. This research indicates that the pests do not exist independently and that their management may be interrelated.
Polymorphism of rs873308 near the transmembrane protein 57 gene is associated with serum lipid levels

SNP (single-nucleotide polymorphism) of rs10903129 near the TMEM (transmembrane protein) 57 locus has been associated with TC (total cholesterol) in a previous GWAS (genome-wide association study), but the association of TMEM57 rs873308 SNP and serum lipid levels has not been previously reported. The current study was undertaken to detect the association of the TMEM57 rs873308 SNP and several environmental factors with serum lipid profiles in the Han Chinese and Mulao populations. The genotypes of the TMEM57 rs873308 SNP in 865 individuals of Han Chinese and 902 participants of Mulao nationality were determined by PCR and RFLP (restriction-fragment-length polymorphism) combined with gel electrophoresis and then confirmed by direct sequencing. The T allele frequency of TMEM57 rs873308 SNP was not different between Han and Mulao (23.18% versus 25.72%, P>0.05), but different between males and females in the two ethnic groups (P<0.05). The T allele carriers had lower serum TC, Apo (apolipoprotein) B, HDL-C (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol) levels, ApoA1/ApoB ratio in Han; and lower TAG (triacylglycerol), LDL-C (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol), ApoA1 levels and the ApoA1/ApoB ratio and higher HDL-C levels in Mulao than the T allele non-carriers. There was also different association of the TMEM57 rs873308 SNP and serum lipid profiles between males and females in the both ethnic groups. Serum lipid parameters in the two ethnic groups were also associated with several environmental factors. The association of the TMEM57 rs873308 SNP and serum lipid levels was different in the Han Chinese and Mulao populations and between males and females in the both ethnic groups. There may be a sex-specific association of the TMEM57 rs873308 SNP and serum lipid levels in our study populations.
A Comparison of the Nutritional Value of Cow's Milk and Nondairy Beverages

Objectives: Nondairy beverages are advertised as a healthy alternative to cow's milk. There is an increased availability and consumption of nondairy beverages and a decrease in consumption of cow's milk. The aim of the present study is to review and compare the contents and nutritional value of nondairy beverages to cow's milk. Methods: Information about the nondairy beverages on the shelves at stores in Buffalo, New York was collected. The Web pages of several manufacturers were assessed for product contents. The nutrient contents including the protein quality of the nondairy beverages and cow's milk were compared. The nutrient contents of nondairy beverages and cow's milk were also compared to recommended dietary allowance or adequate intake for toddlers and young children. Results: Commonly available nondairy beverages are derived from almond, cashew, coconut, hazelnut, hemp, oat, rice, and soy. Cow's milk has higher protein content and quality compared with most of these products. It was noted that most of these beverages are fortified with calcium and vitamin D. The bioavailability of these substances after fortification is, however, not available. Conclusions: Nondairy milk beverages vary in their nutritional profiles. These should not be considered nutritional substitutes for cow's milk until nutrient quality and bioavailability are established.
Campylobacter in cattle: molecular epidemiology and antibiotic resistance

Ruminant Campylobacter, (C. jejuni and C. coli), contributes significantly to foodborne illnesses in humans. A recently emerged C. jejuni clone (named SA) is also a major cause of ruminant abortion in the United States. Despite the importance of Campylobacter in ruminant health and food safety, little is known about its prevalence and antibiotic resistance profiles in cattle production systems in the U.S. In this project, we examined the antibiotic resistance and mechanisms of the Campylobacter isolates derived from 35 feedlot cattle farms in 5 different states, and determined the distribution of C. jejuni clone SA in the feedlots and in dairy cows by using isolates collected by NAHMS Dairy Studies 2002, 2007 and 2014. In feedlot cattle, clone SA accounted for 5.8% of the total C. jejuni isolates, but prevalence varied from farm to farm. In dairy cattle, the overall prevalence of clone SA was 7.2%, and a declining trend in the cprevalence was detected from 2002 to 2014. Whole genome sequence analyses of the dairy isolates revealed the high genomic stability of clone SA over the years. The results also revealed high prevalence of fluoroquinolone (FQ) resistance in the feedlot cattle isolates. Molecular typing revealed that clonal expansion was involved in dissemination of FQ-resistant C. coli. Notably, florfenicol resistance, which was historically low in Campylobacter, also emerged in the bovine Campylobacter isolates. Whole genome sequencing analysis identified a novel cfr variant, named cfr(C), in the florfenicolresistant isolates. Cloning of cfr (C) and conjugative transfer of the cfr (C)-containing plasmid confirmed its role in conferring resistance to multiple classes of antibiotics including phenicols, lincosamides, pleuromutilins, and oxazolidinones. The cfr(C) gene was detected in 10% of the C. coli isolates, and molecular typing revealed its spread
Graph-theoretic analysis of structured peer-to-peer systems: routing distances and fault resilience

This paper examines graph-theoretic properties of existing peer-to-peer networks and proposes a new infrastructure based on optimal-diameter de Bruijn graphs. Since generalized de Bruijn graphs exhibit very short average distances and high resilience to node failure, they are well suited for distributed hash tables (DHTs). Using the example of Chord, CAN, and de Bruijn, we study the routing performance, graph expansion, clustering properties, and bisection width of each graph. Having confirmed that de Bruijn graphs offer the best diameter and highest connectivity among the existing peer-to-peer structures, we offer a very simple incremental building process that preserves optimal properties of de Bruijn graphs under uniform user joins/departures. We call the combined peer-to-peer architecture optimal diameter routing infrastructure.
LEMoNet; Low Energy Wireless Sensor Network Design for Data Center Monitoring

Today's data centers (DCs) consume up to 3% of the energy produced worldwide, much of which is wasted due to over-cooling and under utilization of IT equipment. This wastage in part stems from the lack of real-time visibility of fine-grained thermal distribution in DCs. Wireless sensing is an ideal candidate for DC monitoring as it is cost-effective, facility-friendly, and can be easily re-purposed. In this paper, we develop LEMoNet, a novel low-energy battery operated wireless sensor network design for monitoring DCs. It employs a two-tier network architecture and a multi-mode data exchange protocol to balance the trade-offs between low power consumption and high data reliability. We have evaluated the performance of LEMoNet by deploying custom-designed sensor and gateway nodes in a production DC as well as through extensive simulation studies in networks of various sizes. We show experimentally that LEMoNet achieves an average data yield over 98 % in the production DC. It scales well in large and dense networks in large-scale simulations. Under normal operations with one temperature and one humidity reading every thirty seconds, the battery lifetime of LEMoN et sensor nodes is projected to be 14.9 years on a single lithium coin battery.
Dynamic Working Memory for Context-Aware Response Generation

In human-to-human conversations, the context generally provides several backgrounds and strategic points for the following response. Therefore, many response generation approaches have explored the methodologies to incorporate the context into the encoder–decoder architecture, to generate context-aware responses that are remarkably relevant and cohesive to the given context. However, most approaches pay less attention to semantic interactions implicitly existing within contextual utterances, which are of great importance to capture semantic clues of the given dialog context, indeed. This paper proposes a dynamic working memory mechanism to model long-term semantic hints in the conversation context, by performing semantic interactions between utterances and updating context representation dynamically. Then, the outputs of the dynamic working memory are employed to provide helpful clues for the encoder–decoder architecture to generate responses to the given dialog. We have evaluated the proposed approach on Twitter Customer Service Corpus and OpenSubtitles Corpus, with several automatic evaluation metrics and the human evaluation, and the empirical results show the effectiveness of the proposed method.
GRAVEL BEACH CROSS- AND ALONGSHORE RESPONSE TO AN EXTREME EVENT: BEACH LENGTH AND HEADLAND PROXIMITY CONTROLS

Abstract: Gravel beach morphologic change is a function of combined crossand alongshore transport. At present, numerical methods deal with these processes separately. We present observations from Start Bay, UK, of extreme storm response and recovery, across five gravel subembayments (lengths 250 m to 5 km). An easterly storm sequence in Feb-Mar 2018 forced massive alongshore transport (rotation and headland bypassing) and cross-shore transport including erosion of the barrier, destruction of barrier-crest roads, and distribution of material offshore. We demonstrate that profile response is a function of embayment length and headland proximity, such that: (i) pocket embayments (~250 m) experience a uniform response; (ii) short embayments (~500 m) rotate around a pivot point; (iii) longer bays (>1 km), exhibit a weak cut-fill response near the mid-point; and (v) long beaches (>5 km) show a strong cross-shore response, with rotation near the headlands. This study aids development of fully-coupled gravel transport models.
Factors impacting on quality of life in Parkinson's disease: Results from an international survey

Current management guidelines for the treatment of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) are limited due to the lack of knowledge of factors that influence health‐related quality of life (HRQL). To assess the HRQL of people with PD, and to systematically identify and evaluate those factors (other than disease severity and medication, which could have an impact), we undertook a cross‐sectional, randomized selection, multicenter international survey of patients with PD, caregivers, and clinicians. Face‐to‐face interviews were conducted with subjects in six countries. Disease severity, medication, and other factors hypothesized to influence HRQL were assessed using a combination of specially developed questionnaires and validated instruments including the Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire‐39 (HRQL), Hoehn and Yahr Stage (disease severity), and Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI; depression). Multiple linear regression models were used to demonstrate whether the factors investigated contribute significantly to HRQL. The results obtained indicated that Hoehn and Yahr stage and medication explained only 17.3% of the variability in HRQL of patients with PD, although both were significant (R2 = 0.173, P < 0.05). Other factors increased the explanatory power to adjusted R2 = 0.597, with BDI being the most significant predictor of variability in HRQL (adjusted R2 = 0.582; P < 0.001), followed by “Satisfaction with the explanation of the condition at diagnosis” and “Current feelings of optimism” (both P < 0.05). These factors, in addition to disease severity and medication, explain 59.7% of the variability in HRQL across the population. In conclusion, depression (as measured by the BDI) in PD, “satisfaction with the explanation of the condition at diagnosis” and “current feelings of optimism” have a significant impact on HRQL. The completion of this initial analysis is the first step towards developing management guidelines that truly influence the HRQL of patients with PD. © 2001 Movement Disorder Society.