Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Comparing Effectiveness of Transcervical Foley Catheter Versus Intracervical Dinoprostone Gel for Induction of Labour

: The present study was aimed at comparing the efficacy and safety of transcervical foley catheter versus intracervical prostaglandin E2 gel for labour induction by recording the difference in the Bishop’s score as well as noting the maternal and neonatal outcome. This prospective study was conducted on 100 pregnant women in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Gauhati medical college, Guwahati, Assam between June 2015 and May 2016. The participants were randomly allocated in two groups. Group A consisted of 50 patients who were given induction of labour with transcervical Foley catheter and Group B consisted of 50 patients who were given induction with prostaglandin E2 gel. Difference in preinduction and postinduction Bishop’s score was noted. Other outcomes noted were mode of delivery, induction-delivery time, maternal and fetal complications. The study groups were comparable with respect to age, gestational age, parity and religion. The change is Bishop’s score was highly significant in both the groups (p<0.001). However, the mean preinduction, postinduction and change in Bishop’s score was comparable in both the groups. The mean induction-active labour time and requirement of labour augmentation was significantly higher in catheter group. However, the mean induction-delivery interval was comparable in both the groups. There were 2 cases of uterine hyperstimulation in gel group. Both the methods were equally efficacious in causing cervical ripening. Therefore, Foley catheter can be used as a safer and cheaper alternative to prostaglandin E2 gel for labour induction.
Theoretical study of photonic band gaps in woodpile crystals.

We investigate numerically the existence of photonic band gaps in woodpile crystals. We present a numerical method specifically developed to solve Maxwell's equations in such photonic structures. It is based upon a rigorous mathematical formulation and leads to a considerable improvement of the convergence speed as compared to other existing numerical methods. We tested our method by comparing the calculated reflectivity with measurements on an actual sample, i.e., a silicon woodpile photonic crystal designed for 1.5 microm wavelength. Excellent agreement is obtained, provided the main structural imperfections of the sample are taken into account. We show that the existence of photonic band gaps in woodpile crystals requires an index contrast higher than 2.05 +/- 0.01. The effects of imperfections of such structures with an index contrast equal to 2.25 are also investigated. Thus, the relative band gap width falls from 3.5% to 2.2% with structurals imperfection similar to those of the sample.
Voriconazole in the Management of Alternaria Keratitis

To discuss the role of voriconazole in the management of Alternaria keratitis. Methods: Case report and literature review. Results: A 69-year-old man with a history of corneal foreign body removal developed a stromal infiltrate 2 months later that did not improve despite topical antibiotics and natamycin. On our initial examination, visual acuity (VA) was 20/40, and he had a central, full-thickness, reticular appearing infiltrate. Oral clarithromycin was added because of the atypical pattern of the infiltrate. However, no improvement was noted. A repeat culture revealed coagulase-negative Staphylococcus. VA decreased to 20/200, and increased inflammation was noted a month later; a trial of topical steroids was added. After an initial improvement, he returned with progression. Repeat culture revealed Alternaria species, and topical amphotericin was started. When there was no response, he was admitted and switched to oral and topical voriconazole. Steady resolution was noted within 10 days of therapy. Conclusion: Suspicion must be maintained for unusual causes of infectious keratitis. Fungal infection can be difficult to eradicate even with traditional antifungals. Although not approved for ophthalmic use yet, voriconazole provided improvement with Alternaria keratitis unresponsive to amphotericin.
ttitudes toward health-messages : The link between perceived ttention and subjective strength ttitudes à l ’ égard des messages de santé : rapport entre attention subjective et ntensité des attitudes

Introduction. – Many efforts are invested in promoting healthy attitudes and behaviors; nonetheless there is no clear, definitive evidence of sustained effectiveness of those efforts in all cases. Objective. – The present study examined the role of perceived attention in changing attitudes toward vegetable consumption as well as the perceived stability and resistance of those changes (attitude strength). Method. – Participants were randomly assigned to read a strong or weak health communication arguing in favor of vegetable consumption. After reading the message, participants reported attitudes toward this health issue, the perceived attention, and the perceived strength associated with their evaluations. Results. – Participants who reported high (vs. low) perceived attention showed a greater effect of argument quality on persuasion. Furthermore, such participants also reported stronger attitudes compared to those who reported low perceived attention. Conclusion. – This study showed that attitudes toward vegetable consumption can be changed after reading a persuasive message, and that the extent of perceived attention moderated the extent to which those changes were perceived as stable and resistant (stronger attitudes). © 2016 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.
Dichotic training.

Children (aged 7-10 yrs) who were referred because of learning disabilities and found to have abnormal SSW scores were divided into Experimental and Control Groups. All had essentially normal pure-tone ac HTLs, tympanograms, and W-22 word discrimination scores. Pre-therapy baselines were also obtained on a speech-to-noise (S-in-N) task, a test of phonemic synthesis (PS) and a new procedure with staggered dichotic digits (SDD) patterned after the SSW. The therapy for the 5 Exper. Ss consisted of 15 lessons, given 1 hr each, 2 per week, using staggered dichotic digits [termed Digit Offset Therapy (DOT)]. The "competing" portion of the items ranged from complete overlap to 500-msec separation. The therapy program began with the most widely separated items first, followed by those with greater overlap in the succeeding lessons. Following DOT, the original test battery was readministered to both groups. During the therapy, significant improvement was noted for the Exper. Grp from Sessions 5 through 15 (less than .05 level) compared to the pre-therapy baseline. On the central tests, pre- and post-therapy, the Exper. Grp improved significantly over the Controls (.01 level) on the SDD test. There were also trends toward improvement for the Exper. Grp over the Controls on the SSW and S-in-N tests but neither reached statistical significance. Neither group improved in PS. Explanations for the test findings are discussed.
AGAINST SOME GRAM NEGATIVE PATHOGENIC STRAINS

Antibacterial activities of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of S.chirayita was done, by an in-vitro screening through Kirby Bauer’s disk diffusion method and agar well method using CLSI guidelines against some pathogenic bacteria from clinical sources as well as from standard ATCC strains. The results were evaluated on the basis of Zone of Inhibition (in mm) compared with the standard antibiotic and Plane control i.e. the solvent used. The prepared plates were incubated at 37 0 C for 24 hrs. Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) were also evaluated. The results were analyzed statistically by using ANOVA. It was found that Chirayita is having a good antibacterial effect against some gram negative bacterial strains like E.coli, K.pneuomoniae and P.vulgaris. On the similar instant, it was seen that ethanolic extract is having more efficacy as compared to the aqueous extract; it may be due to the presence of more phyto-active constituents in ethanolic extract. This study supports the traditional use of S.chirayita to cure many diseases like diarrhea, intestinal tract, throat, ear infections, fever and skin diseases. It shows that S. chirayita can be used in the infectious diseases caused by these micro-organisms. However further clinical studies are needed in this direction so that it can be used safely and
The genes required for heme synthesis in Salmonella typhimurium include those encoding alternative functions for aerobic and anaerobic coproporphyrinogen oxidation

Insertion mutagenesis has been used to isolate Salmonella typhimurium strains that are blocked in the conversion of 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) to heme. These mutants define the steps of the heme biosynthetic pathway after ALA. Insertions were recovered at five unlinked loci: hemB, hemCD, and hemE, which have been mapped previously in S. typhimurium, and hemG and hemH, which have been described only for Escherichia coli. No other simple hem mutants were found. However, double mutants are described that are auxotrophic for heme during aerobic growth and fail to convert coproporphyrinogen III to protoporphyrinogen IX. These mutant strains are defective in two genes, hemN and hemF. Single mutants defective only in hemN require heme for anaerobic growth on glycerol plus nitrate but not for aerobic growth on glycerol. Mutants defective only in hemF have no apparent growth defect. We suggest that these two genes encode alternative forms of coproporphyrinogen oxidase. Anaerobic heme synthesis requires hemN function, while either hemN or hemF is sufficient for aerobic heme synthesis. These phenotypes are consistent with the requirement of a well-characterized class of coproporphyrinogen oxidase for molecular oxygen.
CHARACTERISATION OF NS-DBD PLASMA ACTUATORS FOR SUPERSONIC FLOW CONTROL

An experimental campaign was carried out to determine the efficacy of using infrared (IR) thermography to evaluate the electrical efficiency of nanosecond dielectric barrier discharge (NS-DBD) plasma actuators. The validity of this approach was proven using Schlieren photography. The effects on efficiency of various geometric parameters (anode width, cathode width and dielectric thickness) were then examined. It was shown, in line with previous results, that decreasing dielectric thickness results in more efficient actuators. The results for the anode and cathode widths were less conclusive and further studies need to be completed in order to provide more insight.
3 D Mandibular Positioning After Rapid Maxillary Expansion in Class II Malocclusion

The most common diagnostic finding in Class II Division 1 malocclusion is mandibular skeletal retrusion (1). This find turns the spatial positioning of the mandible in relation to the face an important, if not, the most important relevant aspect in Class II malocclusion treatment. Several studies (2,3) have shown that, in addition to the sagittal and vertical problems related to this malocclusion, it is frequently associated to transverse discrepancies. The significant reduction in maxillary width found in subjects with Class II Division 1 malocclusion compared to normal occlusion individuals, is considered a possible cause of mandibular retrusion, which makes the correction of the transverse discrepancy frequently necessary (4). Class II malocclusion characteristics in all 3 spatial planes (sagittal, frontal and axial) are already 3D Mandibular Positioning After Rapid Maxillary Expansion in Class II Malocclusion
Development of Empirical Earthquake Fatality Model for aper Title Line 1 For Indonesia

Human fatalities due to earthquakes have increased significantly due to many recent earthquake disasters in Indonesia. Currently available global models for Indonesia need to be verified with more comprehensive local data to be applicable for local fatality prediction. In this paper, the development of Indonesian fatality model is based on empirical data, as further development of global exponential model by Allen et al. (2009) and lognormal model by Jaiswal et al. (2009). The model is developed based on fatality data due to some recent large earthquakes in Indonesia. The fatality rates are correlated with MMI generated using ShakeMap software with appropriate ground motion predictive equations and ground motion intensity conversion equation. The local-site effect is developed through average shear wave velocity of the top 30m profile (Vs30) correlated from topographical slopes. Preliminary application of the developed model is made for fatality estimate of Indonesia.
Large-scale analysis of the Alu Ya5 and Yb8 subfamilies and their contribution to human genomic diversity.

We have utilized computational biology to screen GenBank for the presence of recently integrated Ya5 and Yb8 Alu family members. Our analysis identified 2640 Ya5 Alu family members and 1852 Yb8 Alu family members from the draft sequence of the human genome. We selected a set of 475 of these elements for detailed analyses. Analysis of the DNA sequences from the individual Alu elements revealed a low level of random mutations within both subfamilies consistent with the recent origin of these elements within the human genome. Polymerase chain reaction assays were used to determine the phylogenetic distribution and human genomic variation associated with each Alu repeat. Over 99 % of the Ya5 and Yb8 Alu family members were restricted to the human genome and absent from orthologous positions within the genomes of several non-human primates, confirming the recent origin of these Alu subfamilies in the human genome. Approximately 1 % of the analyzed Ya5 and Yb8 Alu family members had integrated into previously undefined repeated regions of the human genome. Analysis of mosaic Yb8 elements suggests gene conversion played an important role in generating sequence diversity among these elements. Of the 475 evaluated elements, a total of 106 of the Ya5 and Yb8 Alu family members were polymorphic for insertion presence/absence within the genomes of a diverse array of human populations. The newly identified Alu insertion polymorphisms will be useful tools for the study of human genomic diversity.
A physical map of the chromosome 12 centromere

While current sequencing efforts consider the detection of alpha satellite repeats as logical end points for map construction, detailed maps of most pericentromeric regions are lacking to confirm this hypothesis. Here we identify the different alpha satellite families present at the pericentromeric region of chromosome 12. The order, size and location of these repeats is established using radiation hybrid analysis, pulsed field gel analysis and FISH and the maps are integrated with current sequence information. For the different classes of alpha satellites present at the chromosome 12 centromere the paralogs in the human genome were mapped by FISH. Unique sequences flanking the alpha satellite repeats were identified, some of which are not represented in the current draft sequence. This mapping effort localises the different alpha satellite repeats within the pericentromeric region and anchors them in the current maps. The novel sequences identified may serve as the end point for the ongoing sequencing efforts.
Factors Affecting EFL Teacher Motivation

Motivasyon sahibi ogretmenlerin ogretme/ogrenme surecinde, daha etkili olacaklari bilinmesine ragmen, bu konuda daha fazla calimaya ihtiyac duyulmaktadir. Bu nedenle, bu calisma yabanci dil ogretmenlerinin motivasyonunu etkileyen faktorleri incelemeyi amaclamistir. Bu calisma nitel bir yontem kullanarak Turkiye’deki bir devlet universitesinde bulunan bir Yabanci Diller Yuksekokulu’nda Ingilizce Ogretmeni olarak calisan 117 katilimciyla gerceklestirilmistir. Katilimcilardan Ingilizce ogretmeni olarak motivasyonlarini olumlu ve olumsuz etkileyen faktorleri yazmalari ve bunlari kisaca aciklamalari istenmistir. Verilen cevaplardan ortaya cikan temalari belirlemek icin icerik analizi uygulanmistir. Veriler literaturde yer alan, ogretmenlerin motivasyonunu etkileyen faktorler dikkate alinarak gruplanmistir. Yabanci Dil olarak Ingilizce ogretmenlerinin motivasyonunu etkileyen faktorler arasinda ogretim ortami, calisma ortami, meslektaslar arasi iletisim ve ogrenciler gibi faktorler bulunmustur.
In-plane interscalene block: A word of caution

Sir, Ultrasound guided interscalene block is one of the most commonly performed blocks with both in-plane and out-ofplane approaches to the brachial plexus being described. The in-plane technique can be performed from lateral to medial needling or vice versa, with each approach having its own merits. Through this letter, we wish to highlight the potential avoidable, but disastrous complications of in-plane needling technique.
Productivity Optimization of Oil Wells Using a New 3 D Finite-Element Wellbore Inflow Model and Artificial Neural Network

The most common method of completing a well involves cementing a steel casing in the well bore and then using shaped charges to perforate the casing and penetrate the producing zone. The productivity of these wells is influenced by several factors, which include the length of the individual perforations, casing entrance hole diameter, perforation shot density, phase angle between the perforations, and the degree of damage inside and around the perforations.
LARGE-EDDY SIMULATION AND DIRECT NOISE PREDICTION OF A SHOCKED AND HEATED JET AT A MACH NUMBER OF 3

A high supersonic, shocked and heated jet at a Reynolds number of 10 is computed by large-eddy simulations (LES) to directly determine its radiated sound field, using low-dissipation schemes in combination with an adaptative shock-capturing method. The jet exit parameters are a Mach number of Me = ue/ce = 3.30, a static pressure of Pe = 0.5 × 10 5 Pa and a static temperature of Te = 360 K, where ue and ce are the exit velocity and sound speed. The aerodynamic and the near acoustic fields are compared with to theoretical results [1] and experimental data [2, 3, 4]. Shear layer velocity fluctutions are analyzed and some insights into the acoustic field are finally shown.
Okul Yöneticilerinin Üst-Bilişsel Farkındalık Düzeyleri

Bu arastirmada, okul yoneticilerinin ust-bilissel farkindalik durumlarini incelenmesi ve farkindalik duzeylerinin cinsiyet, egitim durumu, mesleki kidem ve yas bakimindan karsilastirilmasi amaclanmistir. Iliskisel tarama modelinde tasarlanan bu arastirmanin orneklem grubu, Ankara ilinde calismakta olan 453 okul yoneticisidir. Orneklem grubuna, Schraw and Dennison (1994) tarafindan gelistirilen Ust-bilissel Farkindalik Envanteri uygulanmistir. Arastirma sonuclarina gore, okul yoneticilerinin orta duzeyde ust-bilissel farkindaliga sahip olduklari belirlenmistir. Egitim durumu, mesleki kidem ve yas degiskenleri ust-bilissel farkindalik ile anlamli bir sekilde degismekteyken, cinsiyet degiskeni ust-bilissel farkindaligi yordamamaktadir. Ayrica egitim durumu, mesleki kidem ve yas ust-bilis farkindalik duzeyleri uzerinde etkili iken; cinsiyetin boylesi bir etkisi bulunmamaktadir. Bu calisma okul yoneticileri orneklemi uzerinde ust-bilis kavramini inceleyen Turk egitim bilimleri alanyazinindaki oncu calisma olmasi bakimindan onem tasimaktadir. Arastirmada elde edilen sonuclarin, okul yoneticilerinin ust-bilissel farkindalik duzeylerinin tespit edilmesi ile daha nitelikli yonetici yetistirme cabalarina katki saglamasi ve ileride yapilacak arastirmalar icin yol gosterici olmasi umit edilmektedir.
Popliteal Sciatic Perineural Local Anesthetic Infusion: A Comparison of Three Dosing Regimens for Postoperative Analgesia

Background:This randomized, double-blind study investigated the efficacy of continuous and patient-controlled ropivacaine infusion via a popliteal sciatic perineural catheter in ambulatory patients undergoing moderately painful orthopedic surgery of the foot or ankle. Methods:Preoperatively, patients (n = 30) received a posterior popliteal sciatic perineural catheter and nerve block. Postoperatively, patients were discharged home with a portable infusion pump delivering 0.2% ropivacaine (500 ml) in one of three dosing regimens: the basal group (12-ml/h basal rate, 0.05-ml patient-controlled bolus dose), the basal–bolus group (8-ml/h basal rate, 4-ml bolus dose), or the bolus group (0.3-ml/h basal rate, 9.9-ml bolus dose). Results:The bolus group experienced an increase in baseline pain, breakthrough pain incidence and intensity, and sleep disturbances compared with the other two groups (P < 0.05 for all comparisons). Compared with the basal–bolus group, the basal group experienced an increase in these outcome measures only after local anesthetic reservoir exhaustion, which occurred earlier than in the other two groups (P < 0.05 for all comparisons). Satisfaction scores did not differ among the three groups. Conclusions:This study demonstrates that when providing analgesia with 0.2% ropivacaine via a popliteal sciatic perineural catheter after moderately painful surgery of the foot or ankle, a continuous infusion is required to optimize infusion benefits. Furthermore, adding patient-controlled bolus doses allows for a lower continuous basal rate and decreased local anesthetic consumption and thereby increases the duration of infusion benefits when in an ambulatory environment with a limited local anesthetic reservoir.
Overcoming mTOR inhibition-induced paradoxical activation of survival signaling pathways enhances mTOR inhibitors’ anticancer efficacy

The mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) has emerged as an important cancer therapeutic target. Several mTOR inhibitors are currently being tested in cancer clinical trials. Both PI3K/Akt and MEK/ERK signaling regulate mTOR axis. However, inhibition of mTOR activates Akt survival signaling, which in turn attenuates mTOR inhibitors’ anticancer efficacy. We are interested in developing strategies for enhancing mTOR-targeted cancer therapy. In this study, we report that mTOR inhibition also induced activations of the MEK/ERK signaling pathway in some cancer cell lines after a prolonged treatment. The combination of rapamycin with the MEK inhibitor U0126 significantly enhanced growth inhibitory effects of cancer cells, suggesting that MEK/ERK activation may counteract mTOR inhibitors’ anticancer efficacy. Similarly, the combination of an mTOR inhibitor with the EGF receptor inhibitor erlotinib synergistically inhibited the growth of both human cancer cells in cell cultures and xenografts in nude mice. Moreover, the presence of erlotinib suppressed rapamycin-induced phosphorylation of Akt, ERK and eIF4E as well, implying that erlotinib can suppress mTOR inhibition-induced feedback activation of several survival signaling pathways including Akt, ERK and eIF4E. Thus, we suggest a therapeutic strategy for enhancing mTOR-targeted cancer therapy by preventing mTOR inhibition-induced feedback activation of several survival mechanisms.
Gas and liquid velocity measurements in bubble chain driven two-phase flow by means of UDV and LDA

In the present paper the Ultrasonic Doppler Velocimetry (UDV) was validated for its capability to measure both gas and liquid velocities in transparent as well as opaque two-phase flows. Single bubbles rising in water, glycerin and the eutectic alloy GaInSn were studied using UDV. The obtained data with respect to the terminal bubble velocity are in good agreement with results known from the literature. Parallel measurements by means of Laser Doppler Anemometry (LDA) and UDV were performed in a further experiment in glycerin at higher gas flow rates leading to a formation of a bubble chain. The comparison of both methods demonstrated a good agreement. A special threshold method is tested successfully for data processing at UDV measurements in a bubble chain driven flow. First preliminary results showing the influence of a D.C. magnetic field on the drag coefficient and the wake of a bubble rising in a liquid metal are presented.