Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
TÜRKİYE VE İNGİLTERE'DEKİ MATEMATİK ÖĞRETMENLERİNİN DEĞERLENDİRME BİÇİMLERİ * MATHEMATICS TEACHERS' ASSESSMENT STYLES IN TURKEY AND ENGLAND

OZET: Egitimin her kademesinde, ogretmen taraf›ndan yap›lan degerlendirmeler ogrenme-ogretme surecinde onemli bir yere sahiptir. Bu cal›sma matematik ogretmenlerinin ogrencileri degerlendirme sureclerini tan›mlamak ve degerlendirme uygulamalar›n› ortaya c›karmak amac› ile gerceklestirilmistir. Bu ana amac dogrultusunda bu arast›rma, Turkiye ve Ingiltere’deki matematik ogretmenlerin ogrencileri hakk›nda akademik bilgileri nas›l toplay›p degerlendirdikleri, nas›l kay›t edip kulland›klar›n› belirleme seklinde s›n›rland›r›lm›st›r. Bu arast›rma Ingiltere ve Turkiye’de ilkogretimin son kademesinde matematik ogretmenligi yapan ogretmenler aras›ndan secilen toplam 12 ogretmen uzerinde yap›lm›st›r. Nitel ozelligini tas›yan cal›smada, yar› yap›land›r›lm›s gorusme ve dogal gozlem. veri toplama araclar› olarak kullan›lm›st›r. Bu arast›rmadan elde edilen sonuclara gore iki ulke matematik ogretmenlerin degerlendirme uygulamalar›n›n benzer ve farkl› yanlar› ortaya konulmustur. Bu tespitlerden yola c›k›larak ortaya c›kan baz› sorunlara cozum onerileri getirilmistir. Anahtar Sozcukler: ogretmen degerlendirmesi, degerlendirme sureci, matematikte degerlendirme, matematik ogretimi.
Volunteers in the independent hospice movement

This paper explores the roles played by volunteers in independent hospices in Britain. After a brief description of the development of this movement, some findings are given from a postal survey of 401 volunteers from 33 hospices. A considerable internal differentiation was found in the types of responsibility taken by volunteers and they could be distinguished as Administrators, Counsellors, Carers or Ancillaries. Some of these had considerable specialised skills, either derived from work elsewhere or developed specifically for their hospice work. The use of these skills and access to required information could be seen as a challenge to the professional power and knowledge base of the paid staff.
Response to growth hormone therapy in children with Noonan syndrome: correlation with or without PTPN11 gene mutation.

Background/Aims: The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) therapy and the influence of genotype on the response to rhGH therapy in children with Noonan syndrome (NS). Methods: 14 male and 4 female subjects with NS with short stature, whose height was PTPN11 gene were identified in 10 subjects (55.6%). Mutations in the SOS1 (2 children, 11.1%), MEK1 (1 child, 5.6%) and KRAS (1 child, 5.6%) genes were also found. Results: Height SDS increased from –2.8 ± 0.9 at the start of rhGH therapy to –2.0 ± 0.9 12 months later (p PTPN11 mutations. Conclusion: The rhGH therapy significantly improved the growth velocity and increased the serum IGF-1 level. Long-term correlation between genotype and rhGH therapy responsiveness needs to be addressed in a large population.
PERCEIVED CAUSES OF STRESS AMONG DENTAL UNDERGRADUATES AT ARMY MEDICAL COLLEGE, RAWALPINDI

The aim of this study was to evaluate the perceived causes of stress among dental undergraduates studying at Army Medical College, Rawalpindi. Evaluation of student’s perception will be helpful in taking measures to improve the academic performance and psycho-social well-being. Modified Dental Environment Stress (DES) questionnaire was distributed among the dental undergraduates during the middle of academic year 2013-2014. The students were included in the study on voluntary basis, 195 questionnaires were distributed and 164 were returned (84% response rate). The questionnaire was analyzed using SPSS-15. The Mann-Whitney test and Kruskal-Walis test were applied. The level of significance was set at p<0.05.
Gender Differences in Patients’ Perceptions of Physicians’ Cultural Competence in Health Care Interactions

Cultural competence in health care is gaining support as a useful and necessary strategy for providing quality health care and reducing health disparities. In this paper we ask if patient gender makes a difference in patients’ perceptions of physicians’ cultural competence in health care interactions. Hierarchical regression analysis was employed to assess patient gender differences in patients’ perceptions of physicians’ cultural competence in health care interactions in an Appalachian Ohio context using a newly developed measure for physician’s cultural competence for patient satisfaction. Although there was much variance in the data, there was no patient gender difference in patients’ perceptions of physicians’ cultural competence in health care interactions in an Appalachian Ohio context. Individual differences rather than group differences may account for patients’ perceptions of physicians’ cultural competence.
Helminth infections and allergies in Ghana

Recent studies indicate that there is a global rise in the prevalence of asthma and other allergic disorders. Several epidemiological studies conducted in countries endemic for parasitic worms (helminths) have reported an inverse association between the presence of helminth infections and allergic disease. The main objectives of the study described in this thesis were to: i. To determine urban-rural differences in allergy outcomes in Ghana, West Africa ii. To examine the association between helminth infections and allergies iii. To characterize IgE responses associated with helminth infections and allergies The thesis describes cross-sectional studies among schoolchildren aged 5-16 years living in urban and rural areas of Southern Ghana. Study findings showed marked urban-rural differences in the prevalence of allergy outcomes with current infection with the waterborne helminth schistosoma being inversely associated with mite skin prick test allergic sensitization. In the study population, elevated levels of allergen specific IgE were observed that did not translate into skin reactivity or reported symptoms. Differences in gene expression profiles were also observed between urban and rural children. Overall, study findings indicate that factors associated with urbanization such as reduced exposure to parasitic worms are associated with the increased prevalence of allergy outcomes in Ghanaian children
New genetic evaluation for clinical mastitis in multiparous Norwegian Red cows

The breeding plan for the Norwegian Red (NRF) population was designed for a broad breeding goal including traits with low heritability. Each year since 1972, about 125 test bulls has sired 40% of the cows, enabling progeny testing based on 250 to 300 daughters per sire. The remaining 60% of the cows has been sired by elite bulls selected based on a total merit index. The use of any particular elite sire in a herd has been limited to at most every fifth cow. This practice has helped preserve a broad genetic basis of the population and keep up the effective daughter contribution from small herds.
Student Perceptions of the Effectiveness of Web-based Courses.

The responses of 206 students in ten web-based MBA courses at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater were analyzed concerning the perceived effectiveness of this mode of course delivery. Statistical analyses were performed on five dependent variables, using six independent variables as predictors. While student evaluations were generally positive, the strongest findings concerned whether training had been sufficient for this type of course offering. Perceived technological/access difficulties were related to three of the outcome measures. Also, differences concerning employment and student status were also observed. Implications for this and other internet-based courses are discussed.
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Kangaroo Mother Care Versus Conventional Method on Vital Signs and Arterial Oxygen Saturation Rate in Newborns Who were Hospitalized in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

1. Barman H, Das BK, Duwarah SG. Acute kidney injury in hypernatremic dehydration in exclusively breastfed babies: Don’t ignore it! J Clin Neonatol 2014;3:124‑5.2. Zaki SA, Mondkar J, Shanbag P, Verma R. Hypernatremic dehydration due to lactation failure in an exclusively breastfed neonate. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl 2012;23:125‑8.3. Mercier JC, Outin S, Paradis K, Hartmann JF, Lescoeur B, Lenoir G,
Engaging fathers in preventive services: fathers and family centres

Although many fathers are spending more time caring for their children in the home, men continue to be conspicuous by their absence from mainstream family support services. Family centres - community-based services for families in need and at risk - are no exception to this, despite widespread enthusiasm for developing work with fathers in these settings. This qualitative study by the independent Policy Research Bureau focuses on the attitudes and experiences of over 90 fathers, mothers and staff in thirteen family centres across England and Wales. The study revealed that while family centres often cater well to fathers in particular circumstances, such as lone parents, fathers in more ordinary circumstances tended to be deterred by the feminised atmosphere of centres and by the limited range of activities more likely to appeal to men. The research strongly suggested that there is a need for greater clarity about who family centres are really intended for, in order to develop good practice in working with fathers in family support settings.
Real-time convergence of Ada and Java ™

Two independent recent efforts have defined extensions to the Java platform that intend to satisfy real-time requirements. This paper summarizes the major features of these efforts, compares them to each other and to Ada 95's Real-Time Annex, and argues that their convergence with Ada95 may serve to complement rather than compete with Ada in the real-time domain.
Establishment of Competency Indicators for Nurse Specialist in Operation Room

Objective To establish the competency indicators of nurse specialist in operation room. Methods A questionnaire was designed based on literature research then with Delphi method, two rounds of survey were carried out among 20 medical experts.Results The positive coefficients for two rounds of specialist survey was 100% and the coefficient of authority was 0.79 while the coordinate coefficients of specialist opinions were 0.31. After two rounds of survey, a competency indicator of nurse specialist in operation room was determined, including 7 primary indicators and 26 secondary indicators. Conclusion With positive response from experts, good authority coefficient and coordinate coefficient, the competency indicators established can be taken as an important reference for nurse specialist selection in operation room, for establishment of training system, testing criteria and qualification authentication.
Health integration across international borders: an integrative review

Universidade do Estado do Amazonas, Manaus, AM, Brazil. Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil. Confl icts of interest: none to declare. Abstract Objective: Evidence the types and goal of the healthcare integration agreements in international border regions. Methods: Integrative literature review, in which studies published between 2006 and 2015 were selected that were indexed in the electronic databases CINAHL, Clinics Collection, LILACS, MEDLINE, PubMed, Scopus and SocINDEX. Thirteen studies were included. Results: The results demonstrate that formal and informal integration agreements exist in border regions, formalized by federal governments or international laws. The prevalent goals of these agreements are monitoring, disease detection and control in border regions. Conclusion: The agreements studied aim for cooperation to cope with regional diffi culties. The integration actions tend to minimize the health asymmetries of border populations.
Chemosensitive response of individual nucleus tractus solitarius (NTS) neurons from adult rats

The chemosensitive (CS) responses of individual NTS neurons from neonatal rats have been extensively studied, but few studies have examined the CS responses of NTS neurons from adult rats. We simultaneously measured the intracellular pH (pHi) and electrical responses to hypercapnic acidosis (HA) of NTS neurons from adult rats using the blind whole cell patch clamp technique and loading the neurons with the pH‐sensitive dye pyranine through the patch pipette. We determined a preliminary calibration curve which yielded an initial pHi in adult NTS neurons of 7.15 ± 0.07 (n = 105), considerably more acid than the pHi in NTS neurons from neonates. We found that the response of NTS neurons to HA from adult rats was similar to what has been reported in neonatal rats, i.e. a maintained acidification with no pHi recovery, a membrane depolarization, and an increase in firing rate. We measured the CS response in the absence and presence of synaptic blockade (0.2 mM Ca2+, 11.4 mM Mg+) (SNB). SNB had no effect on the pHi response to HA compared to that response in artificial cerebral spinal fluid (aCSF). Additionally, SNB had no effect on basal firing rate, the percentage of neurons that were activated by HA or the magnitude of the response. In conclusion, the CS response of NTS neurons in adults is similar to previously reported neonatal values and appears to be fully developed at birth.
Health Perception and Symptom Severity Bone Marrow Transplantation Patients

Abstract : Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation (ABMT) management involves providing complex care for severely ill and immunocompromised patients. The ability to identify% biodemographic, psychological and/or social factors which contribute to symptom development would be instrumental in the medical and nursing management of patients undergoing ABMT. This study examined the relationship between health perception and symptom severity in post ABMT patients. A secondary analysis was performed on data from a convenience sample of 20 patients. Health perceptions were measured by Ware's Health Perception Questionnaire. The severity of pain, nausea, vomiting and depression were measured using questions from the European Organization Research and Treatment Quality of Life Questionnaire and Bush Late Complications of BMT Module. Approximately 65% of the patients in this study experienced pain, 30 % experienced nausea, and 35 % experienced depression post ABMT. Vomiting was not experienced by any of the patients. Pearson's product moment correlation was calculated and showed the relationship between the total scores for health perception and symptom severity was significant ( r = -.463, p = 0.05), and revealed that the more severe the patient's symptoms were the lower their health perception was.
Trachoma and health education in primary schools in Tanzania: a pointer to community action

Purpose – The primary aim of the work reported here is to determine whether a low cost teaching approach which had been successfully used in one region of Tanzania (Tanga) could be introduced to other teachers in a different region by teachers, rather than outside experts. A second aim is to determine whether changes occurred in children's knowledge and behaviour and a third aim is to determine if the work was sustained.Design/methodology/approach – The study was carried out in ten randomly selected schools in the Dodoma region, where there is a high prevalence rate of trachoma, with the teachers being taught active methods by colleagues from Tanga. Local staff from Helen Keller International had an input in teaching about trachoma itself. Data in the form of environmental, educational and clinical observations and were collected at the beginning, the end and during the programme and information on children's knowledge was obtained at the beginning and the end.Findings – The results were encouraging in sh.
Salivary neopterin concentrations in patients with cancer of the oral cavity

Abstract Tumors of the oral cavity are relatively common malignancies with a poor prognosis. Use of both prognostic and predictive biomarkers in saliva represents one approach to improve the management of patients with these cancers. The aim of the present study was to measure salivary neopterin concentrations before and after surgery in patients with oropharyngeal cancer to assess potential use as a biomarker in clinical practice. Salivary neopterin concentration was determined before and after surgery in 16 patients treated for oropharyngeal cancer and compared with 15 healthy volunteers. Salivary neopterin concentrations were significantly higher in patients before surgery compared to the healthy controls. After the surgery, neopterin concentrations decreased significantly, and concentrations in patients and controls were comparable. A significant correlation was observed between the sum of the Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs values and salivary neopterin concentrations. In conclusion, tumor removal results in significant decrease of salivary neopterin concentrations. The use of salivary neopterin in diagnosis is compounded by an association with periodontal disease.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CLOPIDOGREL AS AN ANTITHROMBOTIC COMPARED TO TICLOPIDINE AND ASPIRIN (META-ANALYSIS)

Clopidogrel, an antithrombotic drug, has been proven by FDA as Plavix® was initially used for the prevention of vascular occlusive that cause of myocardial infarction, stroke, and vascular death in patients with atherosclerosis and then it is used to treat Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). Aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness of Clopidogrel to aspirin and ticlopidine by meta-analysis of CLASSICS (The Clopidogrel Aspirin Stent International Cooperative Study), MATCH trial dan CAPRIE trial. Results of the study show that the effectiveness of Clopidogrel is significantly higher, however the risk of ischemic and bleeding is lower than aspirin and ticlopidine. Cost-effectiveness of Clopidogrel in avoiding secondary stroke in one episode is approximately US $ 33,000, and aspirin is only US $ 1400. In Indonesia the price of Clopidogrel is ranged from US $1.5 to US $3 each tablet, while the price of aspirin ranged from US $ 0.35 to US $ 0.72. However, in Indonesia Clopidogrel is now in the list of National Formulary, this fact might have contributed to the increasing use of Clopidogrel, which has reached around 1000 tablets per day in each hospital while aspirin has reached almost 1500 tablets per day.
Measurement of Dynamic Hyperinflation During the 6-Minute Walk Test Using a Mobile Device

BACKGROUND: Dynamic hyperinflation is a major cause of dyspnea in patients with COPD. Dynamic hyperinflation is usually measured with cardiopulmonary exercise testing, but this test requires maximal effort from the patient, and inspiratory capacity (IC) measurements may influence test results. This study investigated another approach by measuring dynamic hyperinflation during the more natural and better-tolerated 6-min walk test (6MWT), using a mobile system for IC measurements. METHODS: Twenty subjects were studied, including 10 healthy subjects and 10 subjects with COPD. Each subject performed a pair of 6MWTs. RESULTS: The study showed that test-retest reliability in healthy subjects was excellent (intraclass correlation coefficient 0.995). In addition, mean resting IC in healthy subjects (3.27 ± 0.77 L) was not affected at the end of the 6MWT, whereas mean resting IC in subjects with COPD (2.45 ± 0.90 L) decreased to 1.93 L ± 0.68 L at the end of the 6MWT (P = .004). The tolerability of the device for subjects with COPD appeared to be only slightly hampered by an increased sense of dyspnea attributed to wearing a mask. CONCLUSIONS: This study provides a proof of principle for mobile IC measurements during the 6MWT, demonstrating good test performance, reasonable tolerability, and a power to differentiate normal from pathologic conditions.
Screening of household members and contacts of patients with acute brucellosis to detect unrecognized cases

Acute brucellosis among household members of index cases due to common food sources is reported. The aim was to screen family members and coworkers of patients with acute brucellosis to detect unrecognized cases. A descriptive study was conducted among contact cases of acute brucellosis patients. Five millilitre of venous blood samples were taken from contact cases to measure Brucella antibody IgM, IgG, and IgA. Thirty six index cases had a mean number of (4.5± 2.5) contact cases. A total of 117 contact cases [59 (50.5%) male, 58 (49.5%) female] were enrolled. Positive IgM ,IgA and IgG Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) titers were detected in [7(6%)], [ 25(21.5%)] and [31( 26.5%)] of contact cases respectively. The seroprevalence was detected in 40 (34.2%) of the 117 contact cases. Thirty eight (32.5%) of the contact cases manifested various symptoms. The positive seroprevalence (34.2%) and symptomatic individuals among contact cases (35%) in this study showed that household members are not the single most important identifiable risk, and screening of other shared common food sources is necessary. Key words: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, brucellosis, household members, screening.
Subitizing et troubles oculomoteurs chez l'enfant IMC : Sensori-motricité & Apprentissages fondamentaux

L'objectif de cette etude etait d'evaluer et suivre l'evolution du subitizing (perception immediate des petites quantites) des enfants IMC, et d'observer l'impact de leurs deficiences motrices (oculaire et visuo-manuelle) sur ce processus. Deux groupes d'enfants IMC (9 enfants de 5 ans et 14 enfants de 6-7 ans) ont effectue une tâche de subitizing a un an d'intervalle, et leurs capacites de coordination visuo-manuelle et de poursuite oculaire ont ete evaluees. Nos resultats montrent que les enfants IMC presentent une limite de subitizing inferieure a celle des enfants tout-venant du meme âge, mais que cette limite augmente avec l'âge et est sensible aux dispositions spatiales. Par ailleurs, les capacites de coordination visuo-manuelle et de poursuite oculaire sont liees a la limite de subitizing, en particulier sur des dispositions canoniques.
Social Inclusion of People with Mental Illness

Foreword 1. Introduction: Barriers to social and occupational integration 2. The course of psychoses 3. The nature of stigma 4. Poverty and social disadvantage 5. Ameliorating users' symptoms 6. Dismantling psychiatric institutions 7. Reducing fear and discrimination among the public 8. Tackling self-stigmatisation 9. Overcoming obstacles to employment 10. Economic obstacles to employment 11. The spectrum of work programmes 12. Social firms 13. Innovative strategies 14. Inclusion and empowerment of consumers.