Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ASPIRATIONS, AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDY OPTIONS: A PRELIMINARY, QUALITATIVE INVESTIGATION

Little attention has been directed to the attitudes of undergraduate university students towards postgraduate studies and little is known about the extent of undergraduates’ awareness of postgraduate degrees. Research in the careers arena has revealed inconsistencies in factors that impact on a student’s decision to pursue postgraduate study. Using focus groups across different levels of Bachelor of Business students, this study examines the attitudes of university undergraduate students towards postgraduate study. Factors that impact on an undergraduate decision to pursue postgraduate study are also explored. Results suggest relatively little is known about postgraduate study by first year students.
The effects of highly active antiretroviral therapy on survival and CD4 cell percentage in HIV-infected children in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

Background The effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) on the survival of HIV-infected children has not been well quantified. Because most pediatric HIV occurs in lowand middle-income countries, our objective was to provide a first estimate of this effect among children living in a resource-deprived setting. Methods and Findings Observational data from HAART-naïve children enrolled into an HIV care and treatment program in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo between December 2004 and May 2010 were analyzed. We used marginal structural models to estimate the effect of HAART on survival while accounting for time-dependent confounders affected by exposure. At the start of follow-up, the median age of the 790 children was 5.9 years, 528 (66.8%) had advanced or severe immunodeficiency, and 405 (51.3%) were in HIV clinical stage 3 or 4. The children were observed for a median of 31.2 months and contributed a total of 2089.8 person-years. Eighty children (10.1%) died, 619 (78.4%)
Current Trends in the Use of Handheld Technology as a Speech-Generating Device for Children With Autism

Historically, given the exorbitant costs associated with its use, high capability speech-generating devices (SGDs) were often an impractical option as an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) system for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, since the release of the iPod Touch in 2007 and the subsequent release of the iPad in 2011, the field of ASD intervention has seen a rapid shift in the use of SGDs as an AAC system. These highly sought after consumer products are more popular than ever; however, to date there has not been a clear and evidenced-based system for their use. The purpose of this paper is to present the current empirical trends in the use of the iPad and application Proloquo2Go as an SGD for verbal operant training in young children with ASD and to present implications for use of the SGD in applied behavior analytic treatment of ASD. Additionally, implications for future research and practice are discussed.
The challenge of demonstrating the impact of research beyond traditional mechanisms.

The concept of ˜impact in academia is a focus of not only research councils but also of nationwide institutional research evaluations. In the UK, it is necessary for academics and their institutions to not only conduct research which has real impact, but to provide evidence of impact beyond academic bibliometrics. This includes evidence of impact on industry, government, wider communities and beyond (REF 2011). In Australia, the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) requirements for the 2015 reporting indicate research outputs, income, and both applied and esteem measures, are to be used to assess the excellence of research activity (Australian Research Council 2014). In addition the Australian Research Council (ARC) has piloted a new tool, the Excellence in Innovation for Australia (EIA) as a potential companion exercise alongside ERA to measure impact. This paper provides an overview of impact definitions in the UK and Australia, drawing on guidance from research councils and the UKs Research Excellence Framework (REF). The research assessment environments in both countries are also described. The challenges of research assessment and the introduction of impact into this are discussed. The analysis of four impact case studies, published by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) from the UK, is presented and discussed, and one author offers personal reflections into the construction of an impact case study for REF 2015. The paper ends with discussions on best practice, identified through critical examination of existing frameworks and case studies, on how to incorporate impact into research design ab initio, including anticipated and unanticipated impacts, as well as the collection of evidence to demonstrate these. At a time when the importance of impact is growing in the demonstration of institutional and personal research excellence and esteem, the paper contributes to an area of very significant dialogue and reflection for the research community, of value to both early career and senior researchers.
The relationship between sleep, depression, and traumatic brain injury: A study of Ontario workers with head trauma

The Relationship between Sleep, Depression, and Traumatic Brain Injury: A Study of Ontario Workers with Head Trauma While current literature reports associations between psychiatric illnesses and sleep dysfunction, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and sleep dysfunction, and TBI and psychiatric illnesses, the relationship between all three variables has not been examined. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the relationship between brain injury, sleep complaints, and other clinical variables in individuals presenting with work-related head injury. A medical record review of a consecutive sample of 106 head injured workers was performed. Abstracted data included that related to occupation, cause of head injury, diagnoses of TBI and sleep disorders, self-reported sleep complaints, mental health diagnoses, and demographic characteristics.
UML-B and Event-B: an integration of languages and tools

UML-B is a graphical front end for Event-B. It adds support for class-oriented modelling but retains the Event-B concept of a closed system characterized by families of spontaneous events. UML-B is similar to UML but is essentially a new notation based on a separate meta-model. We provide tool support for UML-B, including drawing tools and a translator to generate Event-B models. The tools are closely integrated with the Event-B verification tools so that when a drawing is saved the translator automatically generates the corresponding Event-B model. The Event-B verification tools (syntax checker and prover) then run automatically providing an immediate display of problems. We introduce the UML-B notation its tool support and its integration with Event-B.
Role of surgery in the management of mycetoma foot

Background: Mycetoma is a chronic granulomatous infection of skin, subcutaneous tissue and bone caused by either fungi (eumycetoma) or bacteria (actinomycetoma). Here we present our experience in the management of this rare condition.Methods: Patients managed for mycetoma foot from August 2011 to January 2018 in authors’ general surgery department were included. The data was collected retrospectively from the hospitals electronic database.Results: Eight patients were recruited with the mean age of the patient was 52years and had male predominance. Most common clinical presentation was swelling with discharging sinuses in the foot. Imaging performed were X ray foot and MRI. Osteomyelitis was noted in 4 patients (50%). Eumycetoma and actinomycetoma were equal in distribution. Out of 4 patients with eumycetoma, one had grown Acremonium species in the culture and out of 4 actinomycetoma patients, 3 had grown Actinomadura pelletieri and one had Nocardia. Surgical procedures performed were 3 biopsies (37.5%), 3 debridement (37.5%) and 2 amputations (25%). Eumycetoma patients were treated with Itraconazole monotherapy and actinomycetoma patients were treated with Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole and cyclical administration of amikacin. Good response was noted in 6 patients and two patients with Eumycetoma had progression of disease with medical therapy and underwent amputation.Conclusions: High clinical suspicion and tissue for histopathological and microbiological evaluation is mandatory to confirm the diagnosis. Medical therapy plays a major role in the treatment of mycetoma foot even if the bone is involved. Surgical procedures like debridement and amputation are indicated only for failed medical therapy with progression of disease (seen most often with eumycetoma) and if there are secondary bacterial infections.
Simulation study on optimal conditions for internal wave observation by SAR

A simulation model for internal wave observation by synthetic aperture radar (SAR) has been developed based on the radar imaging mechanism of internal waves. The model consists of the Korteweg-de Vries (KdV) equation, the action balance equation and the radar backscattering model. The results of the simulation model have been used to study the image characteristics of internal waves, the optimal SAR parameters (frequency, polarization, incidence angle and look direction) for observing internal waves and the relationship between internal wave related parameters (amplitude, pycnocline depth, density variation of pycnocline) and SAR observation of internal waves.
Failure probability analysis of optical grid

Optical grid, the integrated computing environment based on optical network, is expected to be an efficient infrastructure to support advanced data-intensive grid applications. In optical grid, the faults of both computational and network resources are inevitable due to the large scale and high complexity of the system. With the optical network based distributed computing systems extensive applied in the processing of data, the requirement of the application failure probability have been an important indicator of the quality of application and an important aspect the operators consider. This paper will present a task-based analysis method of the application failure probability in optical grid. Then the failure probability of the entire application can be quantified, and the performance of reducing application failure probability in different backup strategies can be compared, so that the different requirements of different clients can be satisfied according to the application failure probability respectively. In optical grid, when the application based DAG (directed acyclic graph) is executed in different backup strategies, the application failure probability and the application complete time is different. This paper will propose new multi-objective differentiated services algorithm (MDSA). New application scheduling algorithm can guarantee the requirement of the failure probability and improve the network resource utilization, realize a compromise between the network operator and the application submission. Then differentiated services can be achieved in optical grid.
Zwelling van de gingiva bij orthodontische behandeling met volledig vaste apparatuur.

Gingival enlargement commonly occurs in patients treated with fixed orthodontic appliances. In a study, 25 patients were monitored during and after treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances. The extent of the enlargement of the gingiva was determined by means of intra-oral photographs made shortly before the placement of the appliances, immediately after their removal and at 3 and 6 months after the appliances had been removed. The enlargement of the gingival was determined using a Visual Analogue Scale. During orthodontic treatment the average degree of gingival enlargement increased significantly. After removal of the appliances a significant decrease in the degree of gingival enlargement occurred. Within 3 months after debonding the gingival enlargement was at the same level as before starting the orthodontic treatment. The conclusion was that the enlargement of the gingiva that takes place during treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances was reversible
Early marriage in eastern Nigeria and the health consequences of vesicovaginal fistulae (VVF) among young mothers

This paper deals with the problem of early marriage and childbirth in eastern Nigeria, particularly among the Ibibio ethnic group. I intend this paper to be a tool to help both human-rights activists and policy makers to effect positive change for girl children affected by early marriage. First, the paper examines the challenges posed to early marriage by the Nigerian Constitution, and human rights law. The article then focuses on the health risks involved in early pregnancies and, specifically, the fate of young women who are affected by vesico-vaginal fistulae (VVF). The author visited a VVF Centre in Mbribit Itam, Akwa Ibom State, and shares some of the experiences of the interviewees. The paper concludes with some suggestions for reform to address the interests and needs of women.
Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Attitude Towards Alcoholism among Adolescents

In 2000, approximately 30% of India's population was aged 10 to 24 yr, that increased to 53% when children younger than 10 were included. Alcoholism and alcohol related problems are on an increase in India. This may be due to various factors like adolescent's crisis, modernization, peer pressure, increased socio economic status, easy availability. The major concern is that alcohol consumption is associated with certain other behaviors and long range consequences. Most of the problems can be minimized, if not completely prevented by making the public aware of the complications related to alcoholism. In this context, we attempted to study the effectiveness of a structured programme on the knowledge and attitude of towards alcoholism among adolescents so that knowledge gained from this study can be utilized to make effective public health programmes. It was conducted using a quantitative, experimental approach using a prexeprimental design. Data were collected using a structured knowledge assessment questionnaire and attitude inventory before after giving a structured teaching programme conducted in school among 100 higher secondary school students selected by convenient sampling. Findings revealed that adolescents had inadequate knowledge as evidenced by only 6% of adolescents had good knowledge regarding alcoholism while 76% had average, and 18% had poor knowledge and with respect to attitude 21% of adolescents had unfavorable in while 51% had moderately favorable and only 28% had unfavorable attitudes. Structured teaching was found be effective in increasing the knowledge and creating a attitude towards alcoholism among adolescents at.001 level of significance.The knowledge gained from this study can be utilized to develop and implement effective primary prevention strategies to tackle alcoholism and its associated morbidities.
Changes in doctor-patient communication in general practice

Aim of the study The aim of this thesis was to investigate changes in doctor-patient communication, within the context of changes over the course of time in general practice care in the Netherlands. We focused on the question: How are changes in general practice (shifts in approaches) reflected in doctor-patient communication (shift in behavior)? We studied a shift from an approach that emphasized comprehensive, personal care toward an approach with a greater focus on evidence-based medicine. Methods To investigate this shift, we observed and compared general practice consultations prior to and after the implementation of various guidelines to study whether GP communication styles display elements of reconciliation between the use of clinical guidelines and the core value of comprehensive and personal care in daily practice. Main findings The findings show that consultations after the implementation of guidelines received higher quality ratings on doctor-patient communication, in particular regarding the quality of biomedical communication. Furthermore, our observational studies indicate that GPs have become more aware of psychosocial aspects that may contribute to physical complaints presented by patients. However, we also found that GPs placed more emphasis on providing biomedical information and advice, rather than on showing compassion during consultations. We also focused on the role of patients and found that patients were not likely to voice their worries openly. Conclusions It is challenging for GPs to find an appropriate balance between providing care in accordance with evidence-based knowledge and guidelines without losing sight of the 'patient-as-person'. In addition, the role of the patient is changing: they are expected to take responsibility for own health. However, patients also experience challenges in finding a balance between taking responsibility and sharing their vulnerability with their GP.
Information seeking behaviour of parents and caregivers of children with mental illness in Tanzania

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to assess information needs and information seeking behaviour of parents and caregivers of children with mental illness at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) in Tanzania. The study mainly assessed the information needs of parents and caregivers of children with mental illness, their preferable sources of health information, and their constraints on information seeking. Design/methodology/approach – This study used a case study research design, where 168 structured questionnaires were distributed to parents and caregivers of children with mental illness at the Neurological Pediatrics Outpatient Clinic of KCMC. The rate of response was 89.3 per cent. Findings – The study found that health information needs of parents and caregivers were mainly associated with health care (for example, nutrition, treatment) and health education. Parents and caregivers of children with mental illness used the internet as the main source of information about their children's heal.
Grade-Three Students’ Use of Print and Electronic Resources

As part of a larger study into the information behaviour of grade-three students the use of books and the Internet as information sources was investigated. During class time books and other printed sources were used more often than the Internet. This paper looks at possible reasons why. Faisant partie d’une vaste etude du comportement informationnel des enfants de troisieme annee, l’utilisation des livres et d’Internet comme sources d’information a ete exploree. Les livres de classe et d’autres sources imprimees sont utilises plus frequemment qu’Internet. Cette communication presente les raisons possibles expliquant ce resultat.
Fractionation in a Bauer-McNett classifier

Un modele analytique du classificateur Bauer-McNett (BMC) a ete derive et mis a l'essai. L'etude a demontre que le BMC classe les fibres surtout selon leur longueur. Le chevauchement dans la repartition des longueurs des classes reflete la nature statistique du fonctionnement du BMC plutot que l'influence d'une autre qualite de la fibre. La qualite fondamentale du fractionnement de la longueur des fibres etait similaire a celle que l'on retrouve dans un classeur sous pression industriel.
Targeted Alpha Therapy – Optimising Survival in Advanced Prostate Cancer

argeted alpha therapy (TAT) delivers high-energy alpha particles to cancer cells and the tumour microenvironment to treat metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) and other cancers. Radium-223 is the first approved TAT in this indication but optimal sequencing with it and other treatments such as sipuleucel-T, cabazitaxel, docetaxel, abiraterone and enzalutamide remains a challenge. Radium-223 selectively binds to areas of increased bone turnover, including metastases, and delivers a powerful dose of radiation with minimal exposure to healthy tissue. Data from clinical studies, especially the pivotal ALpharadin in SYMPtomatic Prostate Cancer (ALSYMPCA) trial (n=921) has shown that radium-223 significantly increases median overall survival (OS), reduces risk of death in mCRPC compared with standard of care and was well tolerated. The ERA-223 study (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02043678; n=806) is currently investigating simultaneous treatment with radium-223 and abiraterone/prednisone, but as the study has produced a safety signal that the treatment increased skeletal fractures and decreased OS, a label change has been issued by the European Medicines Agency in which radium-223 (Xofigo ® ; Bayer, Leverkusen, Germany) is contraindicated for combination use with abiraterone and prednisone. Nevertheless, radium-223 remains a valuable treatment in mCRPC, especially in suitable sequence with other treatments. In addition, in vitro studies indicate that radium-233 increases anti-tumour activity when used in combination with immunotherapy agents or DNA repair pathway inhibitors. Other promising developments in TAT include the use of isotopes such as thorium-227 or actinium-225 linked to monoclonal antibodies or small peptides/ligands that target specific tumour-associated antigens or other sites. Full data from ongoing studies such as ERA-223 will advance understanding of how radium-223 should be used in mCRPC and how it can further improve outcomes.
Not only Task Matters, Position also

We present a study on Italian children’s comprehension of the focus particles also and only, in which we show that different factors (such as age, trigger type and syntactic position) impact on children’s performance. We discuss these results in relation to the fact that also is an additive operator that asserts the prejacent and presupposes its alternatives, while only is an exclusive operator that asserts the denial of the alternatives and presupposes its prejacent.
Diurnal observations of soil moisture with passive microwave radiometers

Passive microwave radiometry experiments have typically employed a single daily observation of the land surface, usually at high spatial resolution and often at a single wavelength. There exists the potential of new information about land surface parameters by increasing the temporal resolution, decreasing the spatial resolution and by using multifrequency sensor packages. To facilitate some of these goals, a dual frequency (L and S band) single beam radiometer system (SLMR) that is capable of both truck and aircraft operation has been developed. During the summer of 1993, truck based field experiments designed to complete the calibration/verification of the instrument as well as to collect high temporal resolution data over well controlled plots were conducted. Results show diurnal multiday observations may provide a great deal of information on the state (profile soil moisture) and flux (evaporation) variables influencing the surface condition being observed. <<ETX>>
On the computation of attractors for delay differential equations

In this work we present a novel framework for the computation of finite dimensional invariant sets of infinite dimensional dynamical systems. It extends a classical subdivision technique [7] for the computation of such objects of finite dimensional systems to the infinite dimensional case by utilizing results on embedding techniques for infinite dimensional systems. We show how to implement this approach for the analysis of delay differential equations and illustrate the feasibility of our implementation by computing invariant sets for three different delay differential equations.