Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effect of modeling methods on the body and head-neck-trunck moments of inertia calculations in individuals of different morphology

Segment moment of inertia (MOI) can be estimated from data obtained . from cadavers or living individuals using different methods. Thecadaver studies cannot be applied for special populations while living subject studies are expensive, invasive, or rely on sorne limiting assumptions. The present study was conducted to develop two novel in-vivo personalized methods based on inverse dynamics and angular momentum approaches to estimate MOI values of the body less the feet and head-neck-trunk segments. The angular momentum method was preferred over the inverse dynamics to estimate the head-neck-trunk's MOI values because of its less variability. To calculate ~he head-neck-trunk MOI values its mass and center of mass (COM) location are required. A new force-plate technique was first developed to avoid the use of anthropometric tables. To identify the accuracy of the proposed methods, their MOI values were compared to those of de Leva, Hanavan, and Jensen in subjects having a normal, lean, and obese morphology, and verified if the methods behaved similarly to the de Leva method. For the body less the feet MOI values, no significant difference (p<O.05) was observed between the methods in normal group. The MOI values of the inverse dynamics and angular momentum approaches were in average 17.3% higher for obese, and 13.3% lower for leanparticipants (p<O.05) than those of the de Leva method about the three principal axes. Pearson coefficients of correlation showed aIl the methods behaved similarly with de Leva method to estimate the MOI values of the body less the feet in the three morphological groups except for Jensen's metho<;l. The inverse dynamics and angular momentum methods appeared to be sensitive to estimate the MOI values in various populations especially lean and obese. Considerable variations were noted between the methods to estImate the head-neck-trunk's mass and COM position. Though significant differences were
Technical and Vocational Teachers' Conceptions of ICT in the Workplace: bridging the gap between teaching and professional practice

This article presents the results of a study, undertaken from a phenomenographic perspective that examines teachers' conceptions of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the workplace. Twenty-three teachers from three Technical and Further Education institutions in Australia participated in semistructured in-depth interviews where they discussed their experiences regarding how ICT is being used in the professional workplaces for which they prepare their students. Interviews were analyzed using an iterative process. The outcomes revealed that ICT in the workplace is conceived in three qualitatively different ways: using ICT for various regular work-related tasks; helping accomplish a job more effectively; and using ICT as an essential tool in professional activities. Three dimensions of variation—accessing and receiving information, communication, and professional development—were identified and explored to establish relationships among the categories of description. These findings provide useful knowledge for minimizing the gap between teaching in vocational institutions and workplace practices. They inform ICT integration in vocational education programs and Technical and Further Education teachers' professional development.
Rupture post - traumatique d'un syndrome de la jonction pyelo -ureterale meconnu : A propos d'une observation

Les auteurs rapportent une observation de rupture post-traumatique du pyelon droit survenant sur un syndrome de la jonction pyelo-ureterale (SJPU) jusque la meconnu. L'echbgraphie a montre un pyelon joufflu et un epanchement peripyelique a predominance anterieure. L'uro-scanner a confirme le SJPU et a permis de montrer l'urinome et la rupture de la face anterieure du pyelon droit. Le malade a eu en urgence une montee de sonde en double « J » et un drainage chirurgical de la collection peri renale. La cure du SJPU a ete realisee 4 mois apres le traumatisme initial. A deux ans de recul le patient est asymptomatique et le controle urographgique a montre la regression de l'obstacle pyelo-ureteral.La rupture post traumatique d'un SJPU est rare et tres peu rapportee dans la litterature. L'imagerie, en particulier le scanner, permet de faire le diagnostic de l'uropathie maltbrmative, de preciser le siege de la rupture et de guider un geste de drainage percutane.
The Level and Associated Factors Of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Blood Donation among Health Science Students of Addis Ababa University

Introduction: Blood can save millions of life. Blood is the cure, and- man is only source of that cure. The 2012 world blood donor day campaign is "Every blood donor is a hero" focuses on the idea that every one of us can become a hero by donating blood. The percentage of blood collected from voluntary Blood donors and the average annual blood collection rate in Ethiopia are extremely low.Objective: To assess knowledge, attitude, and practice of blood donation and associated factors among health science students in Addis Ababa University.Method: A quantitative institution based cross-sectional study design was used to conduct the survey on May 2014 among health science students in Addis Ababa University. There were a total of 384 respondents selected from six departments of the College of Health Sciences in the university. Stratified sampling technique followed by systematic sampling was applied to select respondents. A pretested self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Data will be cleaned, edited, coded and entered on SPSS version 16. Descriptive statistics was applied to describe variables. An analysis of logistic regressions for identifying associated factors was done. A significance level of less than or equal to 0.05 was considered significant.Result: More than half of the participants, 206 (53.6%) were males and the age range of most of respondents, (90%) were from 19-24 years. Fifty six percent of respondents were studying medicine. Three hundred twenty one (83.7 %) and 63(16.4%) of respondents have high and low level of knowledge regarding blood donation. Increased year of study and being students in the department of medicine and nursing increased the odds of level of knowledge of respondents on blood donation. Being age > 25 years increased odds of knowledge [AOR (95% CI) =5.092 (1.1, 24.2)]. One third, 123(32%) of respondents have unfavorable attitude towards blood donation. Being male increased odds of favorable attitude [AOR (95% CI) =2.2 (1.4, 3.6)]. Less than one quarter, 90 (23.4%) have ever donated blood. Among these, 38(42.2%) of them were a regular donors. Being male increased odds of practice [AOR (95% CI) =3.9 (1.4, 10.8)] and being age >25 increased odds of practice [AOR (95% CI) =6.5 (1.6, 26.9)Conclusion and recommendationsThe level of knowledge on blood donation is high, however, significant number of students in this study have unfavorable attitude towards blood donation. Practice of blood donation is good. In this study, being male, age > 25 and increased year of study and department have significant association. The university in collaboration with Red Cross society should increase and strengthen clubs. Moreover, clubs in the university should organize different events to build students attitude positively and to increase the number of blood donors.
Efficacy of low-dose mTHPC-PDT for the treatment of basal cell carcinomas

Objectives: Basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) are the most common skin cancers, and incidence rates are still rising. Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) with mTHPC (Foscan®) has shown to be a promising alternative to other treatments with good cosmetic results. This study was performed to determine optimal treatment parameters for this indication. Methods: 117 patients with a total of 460 BCCs received mTHPC-PDT. The treatment parameters were varied as follows: Foscan® dose 0.03 - 0.15 mg/kg, drug-light interval (DLI) 1 - 96 hours, total energy density 20 - 120 J/cm2. The clinical outcomes were assessed 8 weeks after PDT following WHO guidelines. Results: The rate of complete remissions (CR) was 96.7% and the general cosmetic outcome rated very good. In the largest subgroup (n=80) with low-dose mTHPC (0.05 mg/kg mTHPC; 48 hours DLI; 50 J/cm2 total energy density), a CR rate of 100% was accomplished. Minor changes of the parameters (0.04 mg/kg mTHPC or 24 hours DLI) yielded similar results. Side effects were encountered in 52 out of 133 PDT sessions. They were more common in patients who had received high drug doses (0.06 - 0.15 mg/kg) and comprised pain and phototoxic reactions. 3 patients developed severe sunburns with subsequent scarring at the injection site following sunlight exposure 2-3 weeks after mTHPC administration. Conclusions: The data suggests that low-dose mTHPC-PDT is an effective treatment option for BCCs. If sensibly applied, it is well tolerated and provides mostly excellent cosmetic results. The evaluation of long term results is still to be undertaken.
Passions of the mind : selected writings

In Passions of the Mind, A S Byatt writes as an artist and scholar taking the reader on a journey of discovery as she explores the ideas, images and attitudes to language underpinning some of her own ficiton, and also the work of Great Victorians and a varied range of twentieth century women writers. Fascinated by the coincidence of the symbolic and real which she finds in her favourite writers - Robert Browning, George Eliot and Wallace Stevens - A S Byatt also celebrates this quality in the sun and shados of Van Gogh's painting.
DAMPAK PROGRAM PEMBERDAYAAN MODEL DESA KONSERVASI TERHADAP KEMANDIRIAN MASYARAKAT: KASUS DI TAMAN NASIONAL BUKIT BARISAN SELATAN LAMPUNG

Deforestasi dan degradasi akibat perambahan kawasan merupakan permasalahan terbesar dalam pengelolaan kawasan Taman Nasional Bukit Barisan Selatan (TNBBS). Sementara itu, berbagai aspek terkait kepentingan masyarakat untuk memenuhi kebutuhannya serta pengaruhnya terhadap perilaku konservasi mereka tidak dapat dipisahkan dalam pengelolaannya. Pemberdayaan bukan sekedar untuk menghentikan kerusakan kawasan, tetapi harus memperhatikan upaya pelestarian kawasan dalam aspek ekologi, ekonomi, dan sosial budaya. Pemberdayaan juga diarahkan untuk meningkatkan kemandirian masyarakat yang mengarah pada kemauan dalam mengembangkan kesadaran, pengetahuan dan keterampilan untuk kesejahteraan. Model Desa Konservasi (MDK) merupakan program pemberdayaan masyarakat berbasis ekonomi dan konservasi yang dilaksanakan TNBBS. Memahami proses dan dampaknya terhadap masyarakat merupakan langkah dasar dan strategis dalam upaya konservasi TNBBS. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: (1) menganalisis kegiatan pemberdayaan masyarakat MDK di TNBBS; dan (2) menganalisis faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan efektifitas pemberdayaan masyarakat MDK di TNBBS. Desain penelitian menggunakan metode survey. Penelitian dilakukan di Pekon Sukaraja dan Pekon Kubu Perahu sebagai daerah penyangga dan enclave kawasan TNBBS. Analisis Menggunakan statistik deskriptif dan inferensial. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa karakteristik sosio-demografi, interaksi serta akses terhadap sumber daya dan pendekatan pemberdayaan mempunyai korelasi sangat signifikan dengan kemandirian masyarakat. Upaya meningkatkan pemahaman terhadap karakteristik masyarakat dan menerapkan pendekatan pemberdayaan yang sesuai dengan kondisi masyarakat merupakan hal penting dan relevan dalam mewujudkan kemandirian sebagai dampak pemberdayaan MDKdi TNBBS.
Utilización de raspón de uva en la elaboración de sustratos específicos para cultivo de "Pleurotus ostreatus" (Jacq. ex Fr.) Kummer

Se describe en el presente trabajo el estudio de la vialbilidad del empleo de raspon de uva, solo cmobinado con otros materiales lignocelulosicos, en la elaboracion de sustratos especificos para el cultivo de Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq. ex Fr) Kummer, segundo hongo en importancia cultivado en Espana. Se han considerado, ademas dos metodos diferentes de preparacion del sustrato y dos tamanos de contenedor. Los mejores reusltados en cuanto a los paramentros de produccion han sido proporcionados por los ustratos que combinaban raspon con paja y con kenaf, resultando desfavorabls los basados en rspon solo o combinado con alperujo. En cunato al tratamiento aplicado a los materiales, la aplicacion de inmersion con fungicida y posteriro pasteurzacion ha dado mejor resultado que la inmersion en agua sola y posterior pasteurizacion y acondicionamiento termofico. Por otro lado, el formato de saco grande (15 Kg. de sustrato) porporcino mejores resultados que el pequeno (5 Kg. de sustrato).
Assistive technology as support for the exercise of legal capacity

Exercising legal capacity refers to engaging in legal transactions and relationships and is essential for the full inclusion of people with disabilities in society. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has enumerated the right to legal capacity on an equal basis and has created a state obligation to provide access to support for the exercise of legal capacity. This article examines the use of assistive devices as support for decision-making in exercising legal capacity for individuals with physical and cognitive impairments; for example, the use of voice recognition programmes, screen readers, and screen enlargement applications to support people with mobility and sensory impairments to use online portals essential for legal actions such as banking. It also discusses the experimental use of cognitive assistance, including computer or electrical assistive devices, to facilitate communication for people with cognitive impairments including those with no external signs of consciousness. It highlights the diversity of options for ‘support for the exercise of legal capacity’ showing how they can assist people with various disabilities. Finally, the article examines the boundaries of the state obligation to provide such support, including issues of practical implementation and resource allocation.
Psychiatric evaluation of offenders referred to the Free State Psychiatric Complex according to sections 77 and/or 78 of the Criminal Procedures Act

Background. The increase in crime is a problem of great concern in South Africa and complications arise when the accused is mentally ill. Objective. Analysis of the offenders referred to the Free State Psychiatric Complex from 1995 to 2001 according to section 77 (triability) and/or section 78 (accountability) of the Criminal Procedures Act (Act 51 of 1977). Method. The study population consisted of 514 persons awaiting trial in the Free State. They were referred to the Free State Psychiatric Complex for 30 days’ observation from 1995 to 2001. A data form was created and used to transfer the relevant information from the accused’s clinical files. Data analysis. The data collected were analysed by the Department of Biostatistics at the University of the Free State. Results. The majority of the offenders were male (94.6%) and unmarried (66.3%). The median age of the group was 30 years. The unemployment rate was 60%. Most of the referrals (84.2%) were in terms of sections 77 and 78. The accused were found to have mainly average intelligence (75.3%). The main offences were theft (27.8%), murder (18.9%), assault (18.1%) and rape (16.2%). The most common mental disorder diagnosed was schizophrenia (23.0%), with 54.3% having no mental disorder. Nearly half the offenders (48.6%) were found to be triable and accountable. Conclusion. The majority of the offenders referred for psychiatric observation were found to have no mental illness and were referred back to the courts. This results in high costs for the Department of Health. To reduce the high rate of unnecessary referrals it is recommended that courts give clear reasons for the referrals according to each section (77 and 78).
On-line new event detection, clustering, and tracking (information retrieval, internet)

In this work, we discuss and evaluate solutions to text classification problems associated with the events that are reported in on-line sources of news. We present solutions to three related classification problems: new event detection, event clustering, and event tracking . The primary focus of this thesis is new event detection, where the goal is to identify news stories that have not Previously been reported, in a stream of broadcast news comprising radio, television, and newswire. We present an algorithm for new event detection, and analyze the effects of incorporating domain properties into the classification algorithm. We explore a solution that models the temporal relationship between news stories, and investigate the use of proper noun phrase extraction to capture the who, what, when, and where contained in news. Our results for new event detection suggest that previous approaches to document clustering provide a good basis for an approach to new event detection, and that further improvements to classification accuracy are obtained when the domain properties of broadcast news are modeled. New event detection is related to the problem of event clustering , where the goal is to group stories that discuss the same event. We investigate on-line clustering as an approach to new event detection, and re-evaluate existing cluster comparison strategies previously used for document retrieval. Our results suggest that these strategies produce different groupings of events, and that the on-line single-link strategy extended with a model for domain properties is faster and more effective than other approaches. In this dissertation, we explore several text representation issues in the context of event tracking, where a classifier for an event is formulated from one or more sample stories. The classifier is used to monitor the subsequent news strewn for documents related to the event. We discuss different approaches to classifier formulation, and compare feature selection and weight-learning steps as extensions to a baseline process used for new event detection. In addition, we evaluate an unsupervised adaptive approach to event tracking that captures the property of event evolution in broadcast news. The implementations of our approaches to on-line new event detection, clustering, and tracking have been evaluated in comparison to other systems, and we present cross-system comparisons for all three classification problems. In general, the results using our approaches compared favorably to other approaches for each problem.
Effect of Vinpocetine on Rat Adjuvant Arthritis

The effects of vinpocetine (VP), a proposed modulator of production of arachidonic acid metabolites, on disease development and immune functions in rats with adjuvant-induced arthritis (AA) were investigated. Daily i.p. administration of VP (25 mg/kg/for 14 days) to rats with adjuvant-induced arthritis significantly reduced both edema and bone erosion in the hindpaws. After the administration of vinpocetine a decrease of serum hyaluronic acid levels, active lymphocyte number and increase of serum albumin levels were found. Decrease in urine biopterin levels were normalised after treatment with VP. In conclusion, vinpocetine was shown to have antiinflammatory and antiarthritic effects in rats.
UvA-DARE ( Digital Academic Repository ) Diagnosis in acute abdominal pain and ongoing abdominal sepsis

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Modélisation déterministe du canal de propagation Indoor dans un contexte Ultra Wide Band

Depuis peu, le grand public manifeste un engouement pour des objets communicants qui requierent le transfert rapide d'une quantite d'information sans cesse croissante. Dans ce contexte, l'un des challenges scientifiques repose sur la recherche de techniques de transmissions radio a tres haut debit sur de courtes portees. Une technique possible est l'utilisation de signaux UWB, lesquels ont ete autorises en fevrier 2002 par l'organisme americain de regulation des frequences. Pour evaluer les performances des systemes UWB, la modelisation du canal de propagation est indispensable. Ces modelisations sont generalement statistiques. L'objectif de la these a consiste a examiner l'apport de la modelisation deterministe pour l'etude du canal UWB. Les travaux presentes portent sur l'etude de l'impact des mecanismes de propagation sur les signaux UWB, sur la conception d'un outil de modelisation deterministe et sur la realisation de campagnes de mesures pour l'evaluation de l'outil.
Exact throughput capacity studies for mobile ad hoc networks

The rapid development of wireless communication technology has made mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) an increasingly appealing option for a lot of critical applications, such as daily information exchange, disaster relief, vehicular networks and military communication. A major obstacle, however, stunting the application of MANETs is the lack of understanding on the throughput capacity, i.e., the maximum achievable throughput between node pairs, of these networks. By now, a great deal of research activity has been conducted for throughput capacity in MANETs, most of which focused on exploring the scaling behaviors of the throughput capacity as the network size increases. Despite the insights provided by the scaling law results, they tell us little about the actual achievable throughput of a MANET, which is of great interest for network designers. Although there are some preliminary efforts towards the exact studies, the exact throughput capacity remains unknown for many important MANET scenarios. In this thesis, we study the exact throughput capacity for three important networking scenarios. At first, we study an intermittently connected mobile network (ICMN), a special class of sparse MANETs, where no medium access control (MAC) scheme is adopted and a pair of nodes can communicate whenever they come into the transmission range of each other. For the concerned ICMN, we explore its exact throughput capacity and inherent delay-throughput tradeoff under any routing algorithm. Then, we proceed to study the exact throughput capacity in a continues MANET with a simple ALOHA MAC protocol, where each node independently decides to conduct transmission with a given probability. For the considered A-MANET, we first reveal how its throughput capacity is determined by the successful transmission probability (STP) therein and then develop a theoretical framework that enables efficient and closed-form approximations to be connected for its STP and hence throughput capacity under two popular local transmission schemes, based on which the corresponding capacity optimization issue can also be explored. Finally, we study a cell-partitioned MANET with group-based MAC scheduling. For the concerned MANET, we investigate the impact of directional antenna on its maximum achievable throughput and also explore the corresponding throughput optimization problem therein. For the developed theoretical results, extensive simulations are conducted to demonstrate the efficiency of these theoretical models. Thesis Supervisor: Xiaohong Jiang Title: Professor
Neoplasms with Follicular Differentiation

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