Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Biomechanical Properties of Ethylene Oxide Sterilized and Cryopreserved Cortical Bone Allografts

Summary To evaluate changes during preservation, 76 femoral segments of cortical bone of dogs were tested biomechanically in order to determine their strength in compression, in bending and in torsion. These bones were wrapped in plastic-paper and they were sterilized with ethylene oxide 12%, at 30° C and 1.4 bars and preserved thereafter at 舑20° C. According to the applied loading test, three treatment groups were devised; each treatment group was subdivided into five groups: one control (fresh specimen) and four test-groups differing from each other by the preservation time; i.e. 3, 6, 9 or 12 months. Statistical analysis has demonstrated that there is not a significant difference between the test results for each test-group and its control. The conclusion of this study was that bones, treated as described above, can be stored up to one year without risks to significantly reduce their strength in compression, in bending and in torsion. To evaluate changes during preservation, femoral segments of cortical bone of dogs were tested biomechanically in order to evaluate their resistance in compression, in bending and to twisting moments. These bones were wrapped in plastic-paper and they were sterilized with ethylene oxide 12%, at 30° C and 1.4 bars and preserved thereafter at -20 ° C. Statistical analysis has shown that there was not a significant difference between the test results for each test-group and its control. As a conclusion, bone allografts, treated as described above, can be stored up to one year without risks to reduce significantly, their resistance to compressive, bending and torsional loads.
Two Experiments on Automatic Scoring of Spoken Language Proficiency

Abstract New scoring methods used in the SET-10 spoken English test subsume pronunciation scoring into a more extensive analysis that estimates several skills underlying spoken language performance. The SET-10 test is described and its performance is reviewed. Two experiments explore the relation of SET-10 scoring to other conventional ways of reporting spoken language performance. Experiment 1 concerns the Council of Europe’s Framework for describing second language proficiency. Samples of non-native English speech were: scored in SET-10, an automatic speaking test, and rated independently by three raters. Rater reliability in using the Council of Europe's scale and the comparability of the human and automatic measures are reported. Experiment 2 concerns the prediction of the intelligibility of non-native speech using SET-10 scoring and modifications to that scoring. A novel method for estimating intelligibility is described and preliminary results are reported. Both experiments support the notion that fully automatic methods of spoken language performance measurement can be used to predict more traditional assessments.
Questioning the social and ethical implications of autonomous vehicle technologies on professional drivers.

The haulage industry and its drivers have been using vehicles with the first generation of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) for the last three years, gaining a wealth of knowledge and experience in the millions of kilometres driven. Despite this, there has been little research to understand how these technologies have been received by HGV drivers. To date, designers have typically focused on the control protocols that will govern decision-making and the potential gains in efficiency and social mobility that such technologies may unlock (Milakis, van Arem & van Wee, 2017). By contrast, this paper will present findings from a qualitative study conducted with HGV drivers to examine their overlooked role as the pioneers of driverless technologies. This paper will explore the value of the experiences of HGV drivers and the real-world opportunities and challenges that may be presented through the proposed introduction of autonomous vehicles.
Distributed Dynamic Channel in TDMA Mobile Communication Services

Dynamic channel assignment (DCA) has been a topic of intense research for many years, and a variety of DCA algorithms have been proposed. Nonetheless, some important issues have been neglected because of the complexity involved in their study. In particular, the impact of user motion on the performance of DCA systems has not received enough attention. In this paper, we quantify the impact of motion on the capacity and cost—in terms of average number of reassignments per call—of a variety of representative distributed fixed-power DCA algorithms. A novel adaptive algorithm especially suited for mobility environments is proposed, which achieves high capacity while controlling the reassignment rate. We also prove that most of this capacity can be effectively realized with a reduced number of radio transceivers per base station. Finally, we evaluate the degradation associated with the use of estimates of local-mean signal and interference levels—obtained by averaging instantaneous measurements—in-stead of the actual local-mean values.
Effect of Field massage on physiological jaundice in infants: a randomized Clinical trial

Background: Jaundice is the most common cause of infant’s hospitalization. Infancy and especially the first few days after birth has important role on human mental and psychophysical Health in the future. Aim: To investigate the effects of massage on infants’ physiological jaundice. Methods: This single-blind clinical trial was performed at Tabriz Alzahra hospital. In this study, 47 healthy full-term infants, which their first day serum bilirubin was less than 5 mg/dl, were selected with accessibility sampling method. The participants were randomly assigned to case (n=22) and control (n=25) groups. The neonates in the case group were massaged by mother for 4 days from the first day of birth. The control group received routine care only. The main variables of study included skin bilirubin level, number of defecations and time of passage of first meconium. Data analysis was applied by SPSS 13 using chi square, Mann-whitney U and Independent t-test. Results: Within four days of study, there was no statistically significant differences between the two groups in terms of skin bilirubin and number of defecations (p>0.05). The mean time (95% CI= - 7.53, - 0.10) of passage of the first meconium in case group was less than that in the control group which was statistically significant (P= 0.044). Conclusion: The results show that neonates massage within four days has no effect on skin bilirubin level but it will affect on the incidence of physiologic jaundice by diminishing the time of passage of the first meconium.
Against structured approaches: Information requirements analysis as a socially mediated process INFORMATION SYSTEMS TRACK - ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

Information systems (IS) development approaches are considered with particular reference to information requirements analysis. The majority can be classified as adopting a unitary, objective perspective. This fails to fully recognise the interpretative, inter-subjective nature of information and the importance of informal as well as formal data processing systems. This paper aims to contribute to the discussion on tools and methods for systems development by providing a contrasting perspective on information requirements analysis as a process which is socially mediated. A framework is developed which places information requirements in the context strategic IS development. This features social communication networks centrally in this process and raises implications for practice in IS development.
From Legacy C2 Systems Toward Mission-Centered Design: Tomahawk Missile Weapon Control System

Abstract : Through a sequence of research studies the User-Centered Design work group at the Space & Naval Warfare Systems Center San Diego (SSC-SD) has identified a set of design principles captured in a Mission-Centered Design (MCD) approach to developing Human Computer Interfaces (HCIs). This approach has been applied to emerging designs for the next generation land-attack Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control System (TTWCS). A Task Manager display was implemented as a key HCI design feature to address cognitive requirements for supervisory control by providing an explicit mission process representation. The representation is used to convey mission process, status, and guide attention across simultaneous tasks. The interface supports the cognitive function of mission process situation awareness as well as providing an efficient mechanism to navigate to existing TTWCS interfaces. A recent study indicates a potential reduction in both cognitive and motor workload with Task Management assistance. An operational scenario-based laboratory evaluation of a future TTWCS HCI design with Task Management and decision support aids required a single operator vice the traditional four operators to perform simultaneous planning, execution, and missile control tasks. The improved HCI design produced high performance levels with minimal workload even with only 6 hours of difference training.
Aplicación de cantaridina-podofilotoxina-ácido salicílico en las verrugas plantares recalcitrantes. Un estudio preliminar.

Introduccion: Las verrugas plantares con frecuencia son refractarias a cualquier tipo de tratamiento y pueden perdurar durante decadas en adultos. Definimos como verrugas recalcitrantes aquellas que han persistido durante mas dos anos o despues de al menos dos modalidades de tratamiento. Material y metodos: Un total de 15 pacientes consecutivos con verrugas plantares recalcitrantes fueron incluidos en este estudio preliminar. El tratamiento consistio en aplicar una o dos sesiones de la formulacion magistral compuesta por un 1% de cantaridina, un 5% de podofilotoxina y un 30% de acido salicilico (CPS), con un intervalo entre aplicaciones de cuatro semanas. Resultados: Durante el tratamiento y su posterior seguimiento de seis meses, se observo la erradicacion completa de las lesiones en los 15 pacientes; ocho (53.3%) requirieron una sola aplicacion de la solucion y siete (46.7%), dos aplicaciones, sin presentar efectos secundarios. La satisfaccion del paciente relacionada con el tratamiento fue medida por medio de una escala visual analogica (EVA) de 10 cm de longitud, con una puntuacion promedio de 9.73 ± 0.46; todos los pacientes declararon que procederian de nuevo con el tratamiento si fuese necesario. Conclusiones: El tratamiento topico mediante la formulacion magistral es seguro y eficaz, y representa una prometedora modalidad terapeutica cuando se aplica en verrugas plantares recalcitrantes
Exploring the Pragmatic Competence of EFL Learners in the Production and Judgement of Formal Written Requests.

This study sets out to examine the pragmatic competence of Cantonese adult learners of English possessing different levels of proficiency when performing the speech act of requesting for a formal purpose in writing. Pragmatic judgment – one of the two aspects of pragmatic competence – was examined by studying the most proficient group (i.e., native Cantonese-speaking EFL teachers at university), whereas pragmatic performance – the other aspect of pragmatic competence – was examined by studying the two weaker groups (i.e., university students at two language proficient levels). Both pragmatic judgment and pragmatic performance were examined by investigating the same four dependent variables (i.e., politeness, directness, formality and amount of information). Teacher data, collected through a Pragmatic Judgment Questionnaire completed and returned by sixteen EFL teachers (eight native Cantonese speakers and eight native English speakers) and by means of individual interviews, were analyzed quantitatively for responses to twelve questions and qualitatively for responses to an additional two questions. Student data, consisting of both experimental and authentic letters and e-mails, were analyzed quantitatively.
Health promotion in pre-service teacher education: effects of a pilot inter-professional curriculum change

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss a curriculum change in the provision of health promotion in pre-service teacher education in a one-year postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) secondary course in one Higher Education Institution (HEI) in England. Design/methodology/approach – The paper describes the iterative development process, from an initial survey and mapping of the existing pre-service teacher training programme, which provided an evidence base for the piloting of a new health promotion component in the curriculum, and its subsequent evaluation. Changes to the health promotion element of the curriculum reflect the programme philosophy which balances the requirements of a competency based curriculum with a more liberal approach to education and training in which pre-service teachers are expected to critically reflect on, and evaluate their practice. This work adopts a socio-constructivist approach to teacher education, in which teachers develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes by interacting with others through dialogue, and learning from more knowledgeable others in a cooperative and scaffolded manner. Findings – The paper presents the results of these changes and discusses implications for their sustainability. The changes made to the health promotion component of the programme and their implementation would not have been possible without the inter-professional collaboration that took place over three years. Originality/value – To the authors’ knowledge similar work involving a multi-disciplinary collaborative approach to the development of a health education component of a pre-service teacher education curriculum has not been employed or reported.
CFL3D User''s Manual (Version 5.0)

This document is the User''s Manual for the CFL3D computer code, a thin-layer Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes flow solver for structured multiple-zone grids. Descriptions of the code''s input parameters, non-dimensionalizations, file formats, boundary conditions, and equations are included. Sample 2-D and 3-D test cases are also described, and many helpful hints for using the code are provided.
Maternal Exclusive Breast- Feeding Practice In Calabar, Nigeria: Some Related Social Characteristics

Objective: To determine the social characteristic of mother who practice exclusive breast –feeding in Calabar Subject and Methods: A prospective questionnaire based cross sectional survey of breast feeding practices among mother of children aged 0-24 months was carried out in Calabar in April 1998. Using WHO indicators for assessing breast feeding practices, the exclusive breast feeding rate was determined in mothers of children aged 0-6 months. This documents the social characteristics of those mothers who practiced exclusive breast feeding (EBF). Result: Of 1145 mother in the study, 4456 were mothers of children aged 0-6 months. Of this 102 (22.9%) practiced EBF. The maternal characteristics associated with a high EBF rate were being married (p 0.2) Conclusion: This study has shown that being married, attaining higher education, being on paid maternity leave, use of government health facility based ante natal and delivery services as well as being of Cross River state extraction were maternal characteristics associated with EBF. There is need to intensity health education on the benefits and management of breast feeding in order to improve the present EBF rate of 22.9%. KEY WORDS: Maternal Exclusive breast feeding, Social characteristics Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice Vol.6(2) 2003: 92-94
Histopathological pattern of renal tumours seen in Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital Sokoto, Nigeria

Aim: Malignant renal tumour is a relatively rare type of cancer that occurs third in urological tumours after prostate and bladder cancers. Little is known in the literatures about its existence in Sokoto which prompted this research. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence and histopathological pattern of malignant renal tumours in Sokoto, Nigeria. Methods: A total of 11,554 H&E stained sections were reviewed from 2001 to 2012. Patient’s data such as age and sex were analyzed from 36 samples which were confirmed for renal tumours. Result: Nephroblastoma has the highest occurrence in malignant cases (48.4%) followed by renal cell carcinoma (41.9%) and transitional cell carcinoma (9.68%). It was observed that nephroblastoma (15 cases) was most prevalent in the 0-7 year age group showing it is a childhood tumour, while the other ones occurred mostly in the adults. Conclusion: Nephroblastoma has the highest occurrence in malignant renal cases in Sokoto, Nigeria. Keywords: Malignant renal tumour, Nephroblastoma, Renal cell carcinoma.
Reading words and sentences in spanish

Theaimofthischapteristosketchanoverviewoftheresearchthathasbeencarriedout on reading in Spanish at the word and sentence level. The study of Spanishpsycholinguistics has played an important role in the converging evidence sup-portingcurrenttheoriesofprocessingatthewordandsentencelevel.Moreover,ithasalsochallengedtheenduringbiastowardmodelsoflanguageprocessingbasedon data collected exclusively from the English language.Thishas also contributedto the larger goal of moving towards a comprehensive theory of language proces-sing that is built on data that are not language speciﬁc, while taking into consid-eration speciﬁc language features that can modulate processing. The mainsubtopicsaddressedandthemainﬁndingsfromSpanishpsycholinguisticresearchwill be described. The ﬁrst half of the chapter will be devoted to the recognition ofprinted words, while the second part will describe the research on sentenceprocessing. Efﬁcientreadingisbasedonthecorrectrecognitionandprocessingofindividualprinted words, which constitute the primary building blocks of language proces-sing, and on the assembly of the words into phrases and sentences. Research onvisual word recognition in Spanish can help to characterize the universal and thelanguage-speciﬁcmechanismsofwordrecognition. Inthischapter,wewillrefertosome of the unique features of Spanish and describe how they have an impact onthe core processes of word processing. These features are: alphabetical orthogra-phy;quasi-univocalgrapheme-to-phonememappings;clearsyllabicstructure;richmorphology; and close coexistence with other languages. In Section 2, we willpresent some of the basic ﬁndings from each of these research topics that haveprovided important insights into how printed words are perceived, encoded, andprocessed.
Modelo de suspensao pela cauda e seu efeito em algumas propriedades mecanicas do osso do rato

The maintenance of the normal metabolism of minerals in the bone is a result of several factors including the mechanical demands that are applied to the bones by muscle contractions and gravity force. The proposal of this investigation was to study a model of tail suspension of rats thus simulating the skeletal alterations that may occur in a microgravity environment. The model was analyzed in terms of animal tolerance and the ensuing effects on the mechanical resistance of the tibiofibular complex. After a three-point bending test in flexion the main mechanical parameters were obtained, (load and deflection at the ultimate limit, load and deflection at the yielding point, stiffness and resilience). 53 adult female rats were used and distributed in four groups according to the length of time in suspension (control, 7, 14 and 21 days). The model of suspension was efficient with good animals adaptation and it caused a significant weakness of bones mainly in the 21-day period.
Recherche par les méthodes mixtes en santé publique : enjeux et illustration

Resume Les methodes quantitatives et qualitatives sont associees depuis de nombreuses annees dans differents champs de recherche, mais ce n’est que recemment que cette association a ete conceptualisee en termes de recherche par les methodes mixtes. Un certain nombre d’auteurs s’accordent meme pour qualifier ce domaine emergent de troisieme courant methodologique (les deux autres etant les courants qualitatif et quantitatif). Ces methodes offrent la possibilite d’integrer plusieurs perspectives et d’etre ainsi un avantage pour l’etude des interventions ou programmes complexes, notamment en sante publique ou l’interdisciplinarite est une notion essentielle. A l’heure actuelle, la litterature est essentiellement en langue anglaise et la litterature francophone reste modeste. Cet article vise ainsi a presenter l’emergence de ce troisieme courant methodologique pour un public francophone de specialistes en sante publique. Une revue de la litterature publiee dans ce champ a ete conduite aﬁn d’identifier ses principales caracteristiques. Elle a permis de degager une vue d’ensemble de l’approche par methodes mixtes au travers de son histoire, des definitions qui la structurent, de ses applications ; et, d’identifier les outils developpes pour clarifier cette approche (typologies, nomenclature) et pour la mettre en œuvre (integration des resultats et criteres de qualite). Ces outils sont ensuite illustres par la presentation d’une recherche menee en France. La recherche par methodes mixtes offre des possibilites pour les questions de recherche complexes et des pistes pertinentes et prometteuses permettant de repondre aux problematiques actuelles de la sante publique en France.
Coronary Atherosclerosis and Myocardial Infarction An Autopsy Study

Background & objectives : The prevalence and incidence of ischemic heart disease virtually ubiquitous among most developed nations and in India. Considerable progress on the health impact of atherosclerosis disease has been made over recent decade and being largest cause of mortality and morbidity in country like India. The study highlights the impact of atherosclesis lesion in population Bhavnagar Gujarat. Method: Study comprise of 300 specimen of heart subjected to autopsy, to grade and to evalue athermanous plaque and myocardial infarction. The atherosclerotic lesions were graded according to American heart association classification. Results: The study show significant atheroma that was grade IV (29.7%), grade V (29%) and grade VI (21.7%). Triple and double vessels involvement was seen in 43.7% and 39.6 % cases respectively. The changes of myocardial infarction were found in 31 cases. Conclusion: The study highlights the impact of atherosclerotic lesions in the population of Bhavnagar,Gujarat.The incidence of atherosclerosis is more in male as compare to female. The study show increase incidence of atherosclerosis in younger people in third decade The evaluation of the study may form baseline for research and forthcoming study. [Shailadaria P et al NJIRM 2013; 4(3) : 106-108]