Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Dissimilarity of Graph Invariant Features from EEG Phase-space Analysis

Electroencephalogram (EEG) data has been used in a variety of linear and nonlinear time series analysis techniques for predicting epileptic seizures. We examine phase-space dissimilarity measures for forewarning of seizure events based on time-delay embedding and state space recreation of the underlying brain dynamics.Given novel states which form graph nodes and dynamical linkages between states which form graph edges, we use graph dissimilarity to detect dynamical phase shifts which indicate the onset of epileptic events. In this paper, we report on observed trends and characteristics of graphs based on event and nonevent data from human EEG observations, and extend previous work focused on node and link dissimilarity by analyzing other graph properties as well. Our analysis includes measured properties and dissimilarity features that influence forewarning prediction accuracy.
Environmental predictors of foraging and transit behaviour in flatback turtles Natator depressus

This research was partially supported by Browse LNG Development Joint Venture Participants through the operator Woodside Energy Limited. M.T. was supported by an Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre (AIMS/CSIRO/UWA) Collaborative Post-doctoral Fellowship. Part of this work was undertaken for the Marine Biodiversity Hub, a collaborative partnership supported through funding from the Australian Government's National Environmental Science Programme.
‘I believe they felt attacked’. Discursive representation and construction of interculturality in Spanish news television

This article discusses the representation of interculturality in the media. Interculturality, the interaction between two different cultures, has taken on greater importance in the social and human sciences. However, in the field of media communications the representation of interculturality has not received much attention. Thus, we are interested in analysing the media representation of interculturality in Spanish television news. We analyse the discursive construction of interculturality in news programs, and we go into depth as to how the conflictual kind of interculturality is represented. To achieve this, critical discourse analysis is used, applying the concepts of lexicalisation, propositional structures, topics, polarisation and focus. Results indicate that in public and private stations alike, interculturality is shown as a polarised interaction between a dominant in-group and a minority out-group, and it is defined by the status quo. However, Spanish television portrays a conflictual interculturality that is not limited to disagreement.
The Effect of Soy Nuts on Glycemic Control, Lipid Profile and Insulin-Resistance in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

Type 2 diabetes has a high prevalence and a growing trend. The use of a proper diet treatment is one of the therapeutic approaches of patients. The use of the soy has shown the effective results in glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes; however, data are paradoxical. The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of soy nuts on glycemic control, blood pressure and lipid profile and insulin-resistance of the diabetic patients. Methods: In this case-control study 69 type 2 diabetic patients were randomly divided into two groups: intervention (n = 35) and control (n = 34). The patients in the intervention group substituted 60 grams of soy nuts as a part of the daily protein requirement for eight weeks. In contrast, the patients in the control group received usual diet of diabetes (no soy). The drugs received by patients had not been changed during the intervention period. Before and at the end of the intervention, Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), fasting plasma glucose (FPG), serum insulin levels, insulin-resistance, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-c), high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-c) and total cholesterol, and triglycerides (TG) were measured in the patients. Insulin-resistance was calculated by Homeostatic model assessment-IR formula (HOMA-IR). Results: Soy consumption significantly lowered FPG (P = 0.03), HbA1c (P P = 0.01), insulin-resistance (P = 0.01), total cholesterol (P P = 0.01), but did not have any significant effect on systolic blood pressure (P = 0.4), diastolic blood pressure (P = 0.2), HDL-c (P = 0.4) and TG (P = 0.2). Conclusion: Consumption of soy nuts in type 2 diabetic patients can cause an improvement in the glycemic control and insulin-resistance, and the lipid profile does not have any significant effect on blood pressure.
Assessment of some water quality characteristics as guide lines for the management of pond fish culture in Lake Manzala, Egypt

The Optimum fish production is totally dependent on the physical, chemical and biological qualities of water to most of the extent. Hence, successful pond management requires an understanding of water quality. Water quality is determined by variables like temperature, transparency, turbidity, water colour, carbon dioxide, pH, alkalinity, hardness, unionised ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, primary productivity, The obtained results declared that, the agricultural and domestic sewage drained into the lake from urban and rural lands have an adverse effects of water quality characteristics of the lake. Nowadays, there are huge amount of treated sewage from Bahr El-Baqr drain discharged into the lake, but the water quality still undergoes a severe deterioration. The most studied parameters; especially nutrient salts and toxic gases varied in wide range, increased in the southern region and decreased towards north eastern part of the lake. This study demonstrates the usefulness of multivariate statistical approaches for analysis and interpretation of water quality data, identification of pollution sources and understanding of temporal variations in water quality for effective lake water quality management.
Identification and HPLC Quantification of Aflatoxins in Dried Chili Peppers (Capsicum annum L.) in Mexico and Other Countries

In this study, we aimed to identify and quantify aflatoxins (AFs) (AFB1, AFB2, AFG1, and AFG2) by liquid chromatography and to validate the methodology in 3 types of chili peppers, “Ancho”, “Guajillo” and “Piquin” which are the most frequently consumed chili peppers in the 16 boroughs of Mexico City. As a separate aim, we analyzed the AFs in some chili pepper samples from India, Turkey and South Africa to determine whether the amount of AF contamination in chili peppers represents a health risk. Sixty-four compound samples of the three types of chili peppers in 48 markets of Mexico City and nine foreign samples from India, Turkey and South Africa were analyzed. The validation of the method for analyzing AFs included selectivity, lineality, recovery percentage and limits of detection and quantification. The average AF concentrations (μg kg-1) for “Ancho” chili pepper were AFB1 (1.46), AFB2 (0.15), AFG1 (1.28), AFG2 (2.08) and total aflatoxins (AFt) (3.49), which exhibited the highest contamination. The average AF concentrations (μg kg-1) for “Guajillo” hot pepper were AFB1 (0.53), AFB2 (0.08), AFG1 (0.40), AFG2 (0.85), and AFt (0.92). The average AF concentrations (μg kg-1) for “Piquin” chili pepper were AFB1 (1.44), AFB2 (0.10) AFG1 (1.57), AFG2 (1.09) and AFt (3.14). The 8 samples from foreign countries had average AF concentrations (μg kg-1) of AFB1 (0.7), AFB2 (0.2), AFG1 (0.7), AFG2 (1.1), and AFt (1.8 μg kg-1). Most of the chili peppers exhibited a significant difference in relation to their origin in Mexico City, with the exception of AFG2 in “Guajillo” chili pepper. The Mexican chili peppers had more complete sampling for the AFs than the few samples analyzed from Turkey, India and South Africa, which did not represent the whole country.
Local Quality Work - in the Age of Accountability

This article analyzes how expectations about local quality work, formulated in Swedish national education policy, has changed over time and discusses how these changes can be understood in relation to the international education policy cooperation. The specific research question is: What can local systematic quality work be in the age of accountability, and what are the possible consequences for teachers’ practice? The concepts management of placement and management of expectation (Hopmann 2008) are used as a methodological frame to analyze the empirical material which consists of authoritative texts from successive Swedish governments and national school authorities during the last two decades. The analysis is relevant to curriculum theoretical research because of its focus on political processes, linguistic use and educational consequences (cf. Bergh 2010). The result shows that the expectations on local quality work changes radically during the studied period. The changes are, however, rather a consequence of the changed design of the education system than an answer to the question of what is educationally desirable. The article demonstrates both clear linguistic parallels between international and national policy, as well as how this is in the Swedish context is materialized through more concrete ‘breaks’. At the same time as the important question of what quality in education means has been denationalized, this is in the transnational cooperation subordinated expectations for Europe to become the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world. As a consequence paradoxical expectations land on the local level to be solved by the teachers, something that is discussed and problematized in the article.
Level of male partner involvement and associated factors in prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS services in Debremarkos town, Northwest Ethiopia

th March to 30 th April 2013. Pre-tested structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. Data were collected from 274 respondents. The data were cleaned, coded and entered into Epi Info 6.0 then exported and analyzed using SPSS 16.0. One hundred ninety eight (72.26%) of the respondents scored above seven on a 14-point scale of measurement for male involvement. Male involvement was found to have a statistically significant association with selfemployment (AOR= 0.36, 95%CI: 0.16-0.84), daily laborer (AOR= 0.14, 95%CI: 0.06-0.36), moderate knowledge about PMTCT (AOR= 4.4, 95%CI: 1.9-10.0), good knowledge about PMTCT (AOR= 3.2, 95%CI: 1.29-7.9) and moderate programmatic factors (AOR= 10, 95%CI: 2.0-56.0). The level of male partner involvement was 198 (72.26%). Information on PMTCT coupled with male-friendly PMTCT services should be provided to the public.
An Analysis of Ultrastructure of the Hair of Children Treated With Valproic Acid

Background: Valproic acid (VPA) is one of the most widely used antiepileptic drugs. Hair loss, color changes, thinning, and curliness have been reported in patients treated with VPA. In the present study, we aimed to analyze the ultrastructure of the hair of children treated with VPA via electron microscope. Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed with 12 epileptic children who had been treated with VPA for at least 12 months. The hair samples of children were examined via electron microscopy. Results: Scanning electron microscopy of hairs in patients demonstrated normal ultrastructural appearance of the hair surface and cuticular pattern. Conclusion: The present study is retrospective. The drug-induced changes might be temporary. Therefore, prospective research projects involving larger groups might be helpful. Int J Clin Pediatr. 2016;5(3-4):41-43 doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/ijcp257w
Comparative biology and population dynamics of sorghum shoot fly, Atherigona soccata Rond (Muscidae: Diptera)

Studies on the biology and population dynamics of shoot fly was carried out at the MARS, Raichur during the study period 2016-17. The biology of the muscid was studied on a susceptible hybrid of sorghum CSH-14 under controlled conditions in the laboratory. The eggs were laid singly on the under surface of leaves, parallel to midrib on third or fourth leaf blades. The egg period lasted for 2.25±0.24 and 2.92±0.32 days in kharif and rabi season, respectively. The total larval period occupied 9.85±0.99 and 12.58±1.47 days in kharif and rabi season, respectively. The pupal stage lasted for 8.92±0.94 and 10.86±1.02 days in kharif and rabi season, respectively. Total life cycle of the shoot fly occupied 21.02±2.20 and 26.36±2.48 days, respectively, during kharif and rabi season. Fish meal was used as attractant for assessing the relative abundance of Atherigona sp. , under field condition. During the study period a total of 12,485 flies were trapped with weekly average of 240 per standard week. The peak shoot fly catch (1,025 flies per trap) was recorded during 33 standard week (Aug 13-19).
Diagnosis of Local Land–Atmosphere Feedbacks in India

Following the convective triggering potential (CTP)‐humidity index (HIlow) framework by Findell and Eltahir, the sensitivity of atmospheric convection to soil moisture conditions is studied for India. Using the same slab model as Findell and Eltahir, atmospheric conditions in which the land surface state affects convective precipitation are determined. For India, CTP‐HIlow thresholds for land surface‐atmosphere feedbacks are shown to be slightly different than for the United States. Using atmospheric sounding data from 1975 to 2009, the seasonal and spatial variations in feedback strength have been assessed. The patterns of feedback strengths thus obtained have been analyzed in relation to the monsoon timing. During the monsoon season, atmospheric conditions where soil moisture positively influences precipitation are present about 25% of the time. During onset and retreat of the monsoon, the south and east of India show more potential for feedbacks than the north. These feedbacks suggest that largescale irrigation in the south and east may increase local precipitation. Totestthis,precipitationdata(from1960to2004)fortheperiodaboutthreeweeksjustbeforethemonsoon onset date have been studied. A positive trend in the precipitation just before the monsoon onset is found for irrigated stations. It is shown that for irrigated stations, the trend in the precipitation just before the monsoon onset is positive for the period 1960‐2004. For nonirrigated stations, there is no such upward trend in this period. The precipitation trend for irrigated areas might be due to a positive trend in the extent of irrigated areas, with land‐atmosphere feedbacks inducing increased precipitation.
An overview of food safety knowledge and practices in selected schools in the city of Al Ain, United Arab Emirates

Safe food handling in school canteens is an important practice to protect the students from food borne illnesses. The main purpose of this study was to present an overview of food safety knowledge and hygienic practices in selected schools in Al Ain city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The study consisted of three parts. The first part tackled students’ and teachers’ behavior during breakfast snack in addition to a quick assessment of premises from a food safety point of view. The second part focused on food safety knowledge and practices among students and teachers while the third part dealt with assessment of microbiological contamination of food contact surfaces and hands of students, teachers and food handlers. Results showed that only four school out of eight (50%) keep foods at 5°C or below. With respect to cleanliness of refrigerators, six out of eight schools visited (75%) do not clean their refrigerators enough. For personal hygiene, it was observed that 37.5% of respondents do not wash their hands properly after using toilet. This behavior may expose students to bacterial food poisoning such as salmonella and staphylococcus, which result into vomiting and severe abdominal pain. For the second part, results showed that 60.3% of respondents eat their meal in school playground. Utilization of playground for eating and physical activity simultaneously may expose the area to more dust, which serves as a potential source of contamination. For the microbiological evaluation of surfaces and hands of students and food handlers, the study revealed that although the general microbiological conditions were normal, the presence of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus on hands of students, food handlers and even teachers was worrying. In survey questionnaire to assess food safety knowledge, 87% of the participants expressed their appreciation of the importance of food safety. Key words: Food Safety, personal hygiene, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus.
Shape Effect on the Performance of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Wraps

At present, fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials are extensively used to strengthen concrete structures and a main application is wrapping compression members such as building and bridge columns for improved strength and ductility. In this case, FRP laminates are intended to provide confinement to the concrete and the cross section shape plays an important role on the effectiveness of the method. The primary purpose of this paper is to introduce a test device and a test method designed to determine the effect of corner radius on the strength of the FRP laminate and on the distribution of the resulting radial stress on the substrate material. Various curvatures were investigated. In the proposed device, they can be realized by using interchangeable inserts. Strain distribution around the corner, failure load, and failure mode of the FRP laminate were monitored and analyzed. The stress concentration in the laminate is studied numerically using the finite element method and compared with experimental results. The relationship between radial stress distribution and corner radius is determined to provide guidance in practical cases.
Who Controls Whom? Dynamics of Power Delegation and Agency Losses in EU Trade Politics

There has been considerable debate about power delegation in EU trade politics, but few studies explore the question of how and why agency losses occur. Focusing on agricultural issues in the Doha Round, this article analyses the impact of agency losses (agency shirking and agency slippage) in the process of power delegation in EU trade politics. Are agency losses the result of the delegation structure, which stimulates the agent to adopt a different position from the principals (agency slippage), or do conflict situations arise because of conflicting interests between the interests of the Member States and those of the European Commission (agency shirking)? Based on information collected from Agence Europe and interviews with European officials, the main conclusions are that: (1) the Council–Commission relationship can be conflict-laden or co-operative depending on the negotiating stage at the international level; (2) a low degree of interest alignment among Member States increases the Commission's discretion at the international level; (3) inter-institutional conflict weakens the EU negotiating position at the international level because the other WTO members know that the EU is divided and ask for further concessions.
How Customers Decide Their Tipping Size

A tip is an extra payment that a customer pays voluntarily in gratitude for a service (Wikipedia, 2010). According to Mason (2006), servers’ income-tax takes out almost all their hourly salaries; therefore tips can represent 100% of servers’ take-home pay. In other aspects, tips are not only the net income of servers, but also a method which managers use to measure customers satisfaction and service quality. According to Lynn (2001), some managers believe that there are three benefits when customers give tips: encourage servers to deliver good services, measure server performance, and identify dissatisfied customers. Some factors are applied to measure customers’ tip size, such as race, culture, gender, table size, payment methods, age, education, income,. etc. Other research investigated whether specific service behaviors influence customers’ tipping behavior, such as how the servers interact with the customers. To the author’s knowledge, all the previous tip-size studies were conducted from management’s points of view instead of customers’ perspective. In order to fulfill this void, the purpose of this study is to investigate what factors customers take into consideration when they are tipping. The results of this study will help servers earn more tips, and thus increase their job satisfaction.
capital Getting on board : Organizational socialization and the contribution of social

When starting a new job, newcomers strive to learn the tasks and expectations of their work, decipher the unwritten rules or norms of the culture, and achieve membership in the organization. The literature on the socialization of newcomers in organizations typically links success to the ability of the newcomer to learn to fit in. Yet recent empirical studies identified coworkers and managers as sharing the responsibility for successful socialization. The purpose of this study was to investigate the orientation and socialization processes (also known as onboarding) from the broader perspective of social capital. The concept of social capital generally describes the value and resources of social relations and network ties afforded to members of social networks or groups. Through a set of in-depth interviews with newly hired engineers in a large manufacturing organization, newcomers reported how they learned about and integrated into the social networks that made up their workplace. Overall, it was the quality of the relationships newcomers formed with coworkers and managers that was the primary driver of socialization outcomes.
A prospective study on clinical profile and incidence of acute kidney injury due to hair dye poisoning

Background: Globally suicides are mounting at an alarming rate over the last few decades thus claiming the most productive age group of the society. Developing country like India is no exception to this needless increasing toll. Methods: This study was a prospective observational study with 31 patients recruited at Osmania General Hospital between November 2011 – October 2013. Patients of alleged hair dye ingestion admitted in MICU were taken up for study after the exclusion criteria were ruled out. Informed consent was obtained from every patient or patient’s relatives. All routine laboratory investigations were done basing on standard clinical procedures and protocols and patient related clinical information were recorded on the prepared proforma from the time of hospital admission till discharge or death. The presence of AKI was defined and graded as per the RIFLE criteria. Results: The present work examines 31 cases of suicidal ingestion of hair dye, out of which males were 6 (19.35%) and females were 25 (80.64%). It was observed that the tendency to commit suicide was more in the age group 21 -30 years with males (30%) and females (70%). 19% of total patients who ingested more than 50 ml of dye had developed Acute Kidney injury requiring hemodialysis. Upon treatment about 58% of patients were discharged from hospital in good general health condition, Four patients expired due to respiratory complications with pneumonia, ARDS, sepsis and ARF. Conclusions: So in current scenario of emerging hair dye poisoning, it is imperative for a timely intervention by reducing the time of admission in hospital and also early management by clinicians is the need of an hour.