Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The importance of minor injury

Abstract: The public health approach to injury control is now widely accepted. Since the development of this approach, there has been a shift in the perspective of public health programs to include broader definitions of health. There have also been increasing efforts to evaluate public health interventions in terms of health outcomes at the population level. In this context, it might be appropriate to broaden the focus of injury prevention to target more specifically injuries that are not life‐threatening. Alhough they are not responsible for major morbidity at an individual level, they probably account for the greatest decrement in the health of the population as a whole.
Metabolic and hormonal changes during and after exchange transfusion with heparinized or ACD blood

Plasma glucose, free fatty acid (FFA), insulin, and growth hormone concentrations were measured during and for 3 hours after exchange transfusion in two comparable groups of newborn infants suffering from jaundice due to haemolytic disease, infection, or prematurity. 10 transfusions were performed using blood preserved with acid citrate and dextrose (ACD) and in these there was a doubling of plasma glucose and a fourfold rise in plasma insulin. Plasma FFA fell in ACD transfusions but doubled during 9 transfusions in which heparinized blood was used. Plasma glucose and insulin remained unchanged in heparin transfusions and no significant change in plasma growth hormone occurred during or after either type of transfusion. After the transfusion plasma glucose fell rapidly in the ACD group, but despite the falling plasma glucose concentration plasma insulin levels rose further and did not begin to fall until 60 minutes after transfusion. Plasma FFA remained steady for one hour and then rose to twice the pretransfusion level at 3 hours. In the heparin group plasma FFA remained high and did not change significantly in the 3-hour post-transfusion period, whereas plasma glucose and insulin remained at pretransfusion levels throughout. Infants transfused with ACD blood are at risk from post-transfusion hypoglycaemia, whereas those given heparinized blood are at risk from a greater rebound rise in unbound unconjugated bilirubin. Both risks may be reduced by feeding the infant as soon as is practicable.
Residents' perception of the social-cultural impacts of the 2008 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix.

The Formula 1 Grand Prix was held in Singapore for the first time in September 2008. While Singapore had previous experience hosting international events, nothing in the past could be compared to this inaugural event because it brought with it a unique set of impacts, as evidenced by past research into car races held elsewhere. For this reason, this study explores how this major motor sport event impacted its host residents through their perceptions of social-cultural aspects. This is important because it can affect the well-being and quality of the life of local residents, two necessary antecedents for their continued support of the car race in the future. A survey of 96 residents was conducted to elicit responses to host residents' perceptions of social-cultural impacts of the F1. Chi-square analysis was used to explore relationships between different types of respondents and their perceived social-sultural impacts. Residents were largely homogenous with regard to attitudes toward the positive and negative impacts, although there were more discrepancies associated with the negative issues. Results were compared to previous studies of car race events and social exchange and social representation theories were used to help contextualize the data. While residents largely supported the F1 event suggestions were provided so as to better manage the social-cultural impacts.
Changing Citizenship in the Digital Age

Democracy is not a sure thing. Governments and party systems often strain against changes in societies, and some fall prey to corruption and bad policies. Under the right conditions, people may reassert their rights to govern, and produce remarkable periods of creative reform, realignment, and change. In these times, politics becomes a focus of personal life itself, restoring the sense that participation makes a difference. The challenges of influencing the course of nations and addressing global issues may inspire creative solutions from the generations of young citizens who have access to digital communication tools. The cascading advance of media platforms and social software enables unprecedented levels of production and distribution of ideas, public deliberation, and network organization. It is clear that many young citizens of this digital and global age have demonstrated interests in making contributions to society. Yet the challenge of engaging effectively with politics that are linked to spheres of government remains, for most, a daunting prospect. The reasons are numerous. A casual look at world democracies suggests that many of the most established ones are showing signs of wear. Parties are trying to reinvent themselves while awkwardly staying the course that keeps them in power. In the press, in everyday conversation, and often from the mouths of politicians, politics has become a dirty word rather than a commonly accepted vocabulary for personal expression. 1 Perhaps most notably, younger generations have disconnected from conventional politics and government in alarming numbers. These trends in youth dissatisfaction with conventional political engagement are not just occurring in the United States, but have parallels in other democracies as well, including Germany, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. 2 The pathways to disconnection from government are many: adults are frequently negative about politics, the tone of the press is often cynical, candidates seldom appeal directly to young voters on their own terms about their concerns, politicians have poisoned the public well (particularly in the United States) with vitriol and negative campaigning, and young people see the media filled with inauthentic performances from officials who are staged by professional communication managers. 3 Paralleling these developments has been a notable turning away from public life
Pulsatile versus steady‐state component of blood pressure in elderly females: an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease?

Objective To evaluate whether the pulsatile component of blood pressure can be a risk factor independent of the steady component in elderly females. Design Fifty-two elderly hypertensive female patients were compared with 32 normotensive control subjects of the same age. According to the results of that first study, a cohort of 126 elderly females was studied over a 3-year period to evaluate whether the pulsatile and steady-state components of blood pressure correlated with the same parameters and could predict the occurrence of cardiovascular events. Results In the first study the hypertensive patients with elevated pulse pressure had significantly higher triglycerides level and lower urinary sodium excretion than the hypertensive patients with lower pulse pressure and than the control subjects of the same age. The incidence of cardiovascular events over a 3-year period was significantly higher in the elderly hypertensive females with increased pulse pressure. In the cohort of 126 females mean arterial pressure (MAP) and pulse pressure did not show the same degree of correlation with the biological parameters tested (plasma triglycerides: MAP r = 0.162, P<0.05; pulse pressure r = 0.314, P<0.0005; urinary sodium excretion: MAP r =-0.365, P<0.0001; pulse pressure r =-0.257, P<0.002). Furthermore, for the same MAP level, patients with cardiovascular accidents in a 3-year period had significantly higher pulse pressure values. Pulse pressure (and not MAP) was a strong predictor of cardiovascular accidents. Conclusions In elderly hypertensive females the pulsatile and the steady-state components of blood pressure did not correlate with the same biological parameters. Furthermore, the pulsatile component, when explored by pulse pressure, seemed to be a strong independent cardiovascular risk factor.
Differences in the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and hip fractures in nursing home residents and independently living elderly

ABSTRACT Objective : To compare the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and fracture history in nursing home residents and community-dwelling elderly subjects and to explore the association of vitamin D levels with various characteristics. Materials and methods Sixty-six nursing home residents and 139 community-dwelling elderly subjects participated. Marital status, medical history, medication including vitamin D supplements, smoking, past fractures were assessed. Weight and height were measured and body mass index calculated. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD), PTH, Ca, phosphate, creatinine and eGFR were determined. Results : In the nursing home residents 25-OHD was lower (17.8 nmol/l, [9.4-28.6] vs. 36.7 nmol/l, [26.9-50], p < 0.001), PTH was higher (5.6 pmol/l, [3.9-8.9] vs. 4.7 pmol/l [3.6-5.8], P = 0.003) and 25-OHD deficiency was more prevalent (65.2% [53.7-76.7] vs. 22.3% [15.4-29.2], p < 0.001) as was elevated PTH (23% [12.8-33] vs. 5.8% [2-10], p = 0.001). 25-OHD correlated negatively with PTH (institutionalized r = -0.28, p = 0.025 and community-dwelling r = -0.36, p < 0.001). Hip fractures were reported by 8% of the residents and 2% of the independent elderly. The only predictor for hip fracture was elevated PTH (OR = 7.6 (1.5-36.9), p = 0.013). Conclusion : The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism was high in the institutionalized subjects. Hip fracture risk was associated with elevated PTH and not directly with vitamin D levels or the residency status.
The use of inflammatory markers as a method for discharging patients post hip or knee arthroplasty

Abstract Background: Complications after orthopaedic surgery have a substantial impact on resources, including the financial resources of the health-care system. Early detection of patients developing complications, thus excluding those patients without complications should have a major impact on patients’ management. Methods: We evaluated the prognostic value of blood levels of inflammatory markers (interleukin-6, C-reactive protein, total white blood cell count) for complications after primary hip and knee arthroplasty in a routine setting, and their impact on patient management. First, the three inflammatory markers were evaluated in 68 consecutive patients treated at the Department of Orthopaedics. Laboratory markers were measured on days 2 and 4 after surgery. Second, patient management before and after adapting the routine order for laboratory parameters after arthroplasty were evaluated. Results: We could show that interleukin-6 and the C-reactive protein had an almost equal negative predictive value for the exclusion of postsurgical complications. Nevertheless, interleukin-6 returned below its reference levels almost 2 days earlier compared to the other markers. This made an earlier discharge of patients with presumable complications-less postsurgical process possible. Conclusions: So, the total number of patients treated as well as the financial reimbursement could be increased and concurrently occupancy days and averaged length of stay were reduced.
1,1′-Dimethyl-4,4′-(2,4-di-1-naphthylcyclobutane-1,3-diyl)dipyridinium–(E)-1-methyl-4-[2-(1-naphthyl)vinyl]pyridinium–4-aminobenzenesulfonate–water (0.25/1.50/2/2)

In the title compound, 1.5C18H16N+·0.25C36H32N2 2+·2C6H6NO3S−·2H2O, the monocation exists in the E configuration with respect to the ethenyl C=C double bond and is almost planar, the dihedral angles between the pyridinium and the fused six-membered rings being 3.1 (7) and 3.8 (8)°. The dication lies about an inversion centre. In the crystal, the dication occupies almost the same site occupied by monocations at (x, y, z) and (−x, 1 − y, 1 − z). The anions and water molecules are linked into a chain along the a axis by O—H⋯O and N—H⋯O hydrogen bonds. The structure is further stabilized by C—H⋯O hydrogen bonds and π–π interactions between pyridinium and benzene rings, with centroid–centroid distances in the range 3.516 (9)–3.553 (8) Å. The crystal is a twin with twin law, TWIN 0 0 0 0 1 0 1. The monocation and dication are disordered with fractional site occupancy ratio of 0.75:0.25.
Memory enhancement training for older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A preliminary study

'Mild cognitive impairment' (MCI) in older adults refers to a significant decline in memory function but not other cognitive functions. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for MCI are needed. The present randomized clinical trial tests the efficacy of a cognitive and behavioral treatment to improve memory performance and participants' attitudes about their memory. A multi-faceted intervention that included education about memory loss, relaxation training, memory skills training, and cognitive restructuring for memory-related beliefs was compared to a no-treatment control condition. Outcomes included memory performance and appraisals of memory function and control. Results indicate that the treated group had significantly better memory appraisals than controls at the end of treatment and at a six-month follow-up. There were no differences between groups on memory performance at post-test but at follow-up the trained individuals showed a trend toward better word list recall than controls. Findings suggest that individuals with MCI can benefit from multi-component memory enhancement training. Further development of such training programs and tests of their efficacy alone and in combination with medications are needed.
Start-up entrepreneurs and university students in a co-learning mode

Start-up companies have been recognized as key drivers of wealth and job creation. Many students now in universities will therefore find their future employment in start-up companies, or will found them. Success in the start-up environment requires a specific set of skills. There is a growing supply of university education for new venture creation and an increasing demand for interaction between universities and start-up ventures so that knowledge can be transferred between them. This article evaluates the potential of a programme designed to enable holistic collaborative entrepreneurial learning between start-up companies and students. The authors measure the impacts of the programme on participants’ self-assessment of their capabilities and of critical capabilities for start-up success, comparing assessments before the start of the programme, at its end and 1 year subsequently. The results show that an impact on such assessments can be achieved and that the two distinct groups can learn together, but questions remain with regard to the retention of learning.
ESTIMATION OF STATIC FIELDS IN WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS USING THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

This paper deals with the distributed implementation of a recently proposed algorithm for the estimation of static fields. The algorithm combines wireless sensor network (WSN) field measurements with a physical field model in the form of a partial differential equation (PDE), such that the field can be estimated at locations different from the WSN sensor node locations. By discretizing the PDE using the finite element method (FEM), the physical field model reduces to a highly sparse linear system of equations. It is shown how this FEM-induced sparsity pattern can be exploited in the design of a distributed implementation such as to minimize the communication effort and data storage required in the WSN. Simulation results illustrate that a significant improvement in field estimation accuracy can be obtained, compared to the case when only WSN measurements (without a physical model) are used.
Human epididymal protein 4 (HE4) is a novel biomarker and a promising prognostic factor in ovarian cancer patients.

PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATION The aim of this work was to compare serum concentrations of HE4 in patients with benign and malignant epithelial tumors and to determine the association of preoperative concentrations of HE4 with some clinicopathologic factors. METHODS We enrolled 94 patients, including 39 females with freshly diagnosed ovarian cancer. HE4 concentrations were measured with ELISA HE4 EIA assay from Fujirebio Diagnostics. RESULTS Serum concentrations of HE4 differed significantly in patients with ovarian cancer (324.1 pM) compared with benign epithelial tumors (26.1 pM; p < 000.1). There was also a significant difference between HE4 concentrations at diagnosis of ovarian cancer (324.1 pM) and in patients with complete clinical remission (23.3 pM; p < 0.0001). Patients with poorly differentiated tumors had significantly higher concentrations of HE4. Preoperative HE4 levels were higher in patients in whom relapse was noted and who died before the end of the two-year follow-up period. CONCLUSION On the basis of these findings and reports in the literature it appears likely that HE4 can complement CA125 in the monitoring of therapy in ovarian cancer and may also serve for prognostication.
CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM SELECTED BUSINESS COMPANIES IN COLOMBO STOCK EXCHANGE SRI LANKA

Capital structure is most significant discipline of company’s operations. This researcher constitutes an attempt to identify the impact between Capital Structure and Companies Performance, taking into consideration the level of Companies Financial Performance. The analyze has been made the capital structure and its impact on Financial Performance capacity during 2005 to 2009 (05 years) financial year of Business companies in Sri Lanka. The results shown the relationship between the capital structure and financial performance is negative association at -0.114. Co-efficient of determination is 0.013. F and t values are 0.366, -0.605 respectively. It is reflect the insignificant level of the Business Companies in Sri Lanka. Hence Business companies mostly depend on the debt capital. Therefore, they have to pay interest expenses much.
Retail Network Analysis through the Branch

Retail operations of supermarkets chains, hold a very important position in supply networks due to the dominant position that retailers hold in the downstream supply chains. Current literature agrees that there are less works on his area. The present study is a second flagship study, investigating branch network variables. Using a mixed research design (descriptive and exploratory) the study employed hoteling’s, retail location to establish the relationship between branch location and branch network expansion. The study used a sample size of 300 respondents in supermarket retail operations. With a response rate of 61%, the findings reveal that branch location is significantly related to branch network expansion and that supermarket retailers should ensure that good locations were identified through different search methods lowering distribution costs. Ideal locations were identified to be in malls and next to distribution centers. The study results propose that branch location is a significantly variable to be used in developing an ISM model for branch network expansion.
Incorporation of uranium. I. Distribution of intravenously and intraperitoneally injected uranium.

The distribution of uranium in mice following intravenous and intraperitoneal injections of uranyl nitrate and uranyl tricarbonate was studied by autoradiographic and fluorometric methods at different times after administration. The investigations revealed a higher retention of uranium in the spleen and bone than in other organs, including the kidneys. We have been able to show that even very small amounts of uranium give rise to ischaemia in the kidney. A higher initial uptake was found in the juxtamedullary zone than in the more peripheral parts of the renal cortex. The retention, however, was higher in the peripheral cortex. This may explain the fact that the first observable damage in the kidney appears in the juxtamedullary zone. The connexion between blood supply and uranium uptake and retention in different zones of the renal cortex is discussed with special regard to the toxicological consequences of uranium incorporation and to the possibility of accelerating the excretion of uranium.
CHEMICAL AND SPECTROSCOPIC ANALYSIS OF PHLOEM EXUDATE AND PARENCHYMA SAP FROM SEVERAL SPECIES OF PLANTS.

A problem which has occupied the attention of botanists for many years is that of the transport of organic and inorganic substances in plants particularly with respect to the tissues active in translocation. Since there is still some doubt concerning the transport of inorganic constituents in the phloem, it would seem desirable in this connection to make an analysis of phloem exudate to see what materials may be present therein. The exudate used in these analyses is probably restricted to phloem tissues alone as methods of collection were used which have been employed by previous investigators (HARTIG, 12, MtNCH, 20, and CRAFTS, 3). JAMES and BAKER (15), in working with maple claim that the sap exuded did not come from the phloem alone but also from the living cells particularly of the cambial zone. Their work, however, was done in England during the winter months when the cambial activity must have been slight. GROSSENBACHER (10), EAMEs and MAcDANIELS (7) and other investigators have abundant evidence to indicate that the maximum cambial activity occurs at the time of elongation of the shoots which is in the early part of the summer for the species included in this study. Hence the chance of exudation from the cambium along with the phloem exudation is slight, since the exudate for the present study was collected during the months of August and September. In this connection PRIESTLEY (23) reports that if the bark is stripped from the new wood in May or June and a cut made across the differentiating tissues of soft wood, a fine spray of liquid spurts several inches from the cut while a similar cut in hard wood results in a gentle oozing with no spray. These observations tend to support the idea that exudation is not limited to the phloem alone during the active growing season. They do not indicate, however, that the exudate later in the season should be from tissues other than the phloem PFEIFFER (22) has made determinations on the osmotic concentrations of sieve tube sap of Quercus rubra by a cryoscopic method and finds a range of values from 15.0 atm. in August to 21.1 atm. in November. MUNCH (20) gives values for osmotic pressure of sieve tube sap of Quercus . rubra varying from 20.9 atm. to 23.7 atm. and values from 25.8 atm. to 34.3 atm. for sieve tube sap of Robinia pseudo-acacia. KRAUS (16) and ZACHARIAS (26) have made some qualitative tests on the 365
Low Temperature Plasma CVD Grown Graphene by Microwave Surface-Wave Plasma CVD Using Camphor Precursor

Hydrocarbon precursor such as methane has been widely used to grow graphene films and the methods of growing quality graphene films are dominated by thermal CVD (chemical vapor deposition) system. Graphene films grown by plasma process are generally highly defective which in turns degrade the quality of the films. Here, using a green precursor, camphor we demonstrate a simple and economical method to get high-quality graphene film on copper substrate by micro wave surface-wave plasma CVD at relatively low temperature 550°C. Graphene film grown using camphor shows superior quality than that of the film grown using methane. Results revealed that camphor precursor is a good alternative to hydrocarbon precursors for graphene research.