Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Growth and breastfeeding of preterm infants receiving neonatal tele homecare compared to hospital-based care.

OBJECTIVE Neonatal tele-homecare implies that parents of clinically stable preterm infants can manage tube feeding and establishment of oral feeding in the home. Support is provided from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) through a telehealth service. The aim of this study was to compare growth and breastfeeding rates amongst infants being managed in the NICU (conventional care) and by neonatal tele-homecare. METHODS A total of 96 preterm infants with tube feeding requirements participated in the observational study of neonatal tele-homecare. Retrospective data in 278 preterm infants receiving standard care in the same neonatal intensive care unit prior to implementation of neonatal tele-homecare were used for comparison. Rates of breastfeeding and growth were monitored during neonatal tele-homecare. Infant weights were converted to standard deviation weight-for-age z-scores based on a reference. RESULTS There was no significant difference in rates of exclusive breastfeeding between the neonatal tele-homecare infants and the controls. Among the very preterm singleton infants more neonatal tele-homecare infants were exclusively breastfed at discharge compared to the controls (p = 0.02). There was no difference in median weight for age z-scores at discharge. CONCLUSION The breastfeeding rates in infants receiving neonatal tele-homecare at time of discharge were higher compared to historical controls. Growth rates remained the same amongst groups. This study demonstrates that neonatal tele-homecare may be an appropriate model of care for the management of preterm infants outside of the hospital environment; with the added benefit of higher rates of breastfeeding at time of discharge.
Equity premium prediction : Are economic and technical indicators instable ? 1

We show that technical indicators deliver economic value in predicting the U.S. equity premium. A crucial element of this value stems from the stability of return predictability over the full sample period from 1950 to 2013. Results tentatively improve over time and beat alternatives over sub-periods. By contrast, economic indicators work well only until the 1970s, thereafter they lose predictive power, even when the last crisis is considered. Translating the predictive power of technical indicators into a standard investment strategy delivers an average Sharpe Ratio of 0.6 p.a. for investors who had entered the market at any point in time. JEL-Classification: G17 (financial forecasting); G12 (asset pricing)
A comparative analysis of whole genome sequencing of oesophageal adenocarcinoma pre-and post-chemotherapy

The scientific community has avoided using tissue samples from patients that have been exposed to systemic chemotherapy to infer the genomic landscape of a given cancer. Esophageal adenocarcinoma is a heterogeneous, chemoresistant tumor for which the availability and size of pretreatment endoscopic samples are limiting. This study compares whole-genome sequencing data obtained from chemo-naive and chemo-treated samples. The quality of whole-genomic sequencing data is comparable across all samples regardless of chemotherapy status. Inclusion of samples collected post-chemotherapy increased the proportion of late-stage tumors. When comparing matched pre- and post-chemotherapy samples from 10 cases, the mutational signatures, copy number, and SNV mutational profiles reflect the expected heterogeneity in this disease. Analysis of SNVs in relation to allele-specific copy-number changes pinpoints the common ancestor to a point prior to chemotherapy. For cases in which pre- and post-chemotherapy samples do
Job Burnout

Job burnout is a prolonged response to chronic emotional and interpersonal stressors on the job and is defined here by the three dimensions of exhaustion, cynicism, and sense of inefficacy. Its presence as a social problem in many human services professions was the impetus for the research that is now taking place in many countries. That research has established the complexity of the problem and has examined the individual stress experience within a larger social and organizational context of people's response to their work. The framework, which focuses attention on the interpersonal dynamics between the worker and other people in the workplace, has yielded new insights into the sources of stress, but effective interventions have yet to be developed and evaluated.
Robustness of large-scale stochastic matrices to localized perturbations

Many linear dynamics over networks can be related by duality to the evolution of a Markov chain with state space coinciding with the node set of the network. Examples include opinion dynamics over social networks as well as distributed averaging algorithms for estimation or control. When the transition probability matrix P associated to the Markov chain is irreducible, a key quantity is its invariant probability distribution π = P'π. In this work, we study how π is affected by, possibly non-reversible or non-irreducible, perturbations of P. In particular, we are interested in perturbations which are localized on a small fraction of nodes but are not necessarily small in any induced norm. While classical perturbation results based on matrix analysis can not be applied in this context, we present various bounds on the effect on π of changes of P obtained using coupling and other probabilistic techniques. Such results allow one to find sufficient conditions for the l1-distance between π and its perturbed version to vanish in the large-scale limit, depending on the mixing time and one additional local property of the original chain P.
Constructing Waterborne Big Data Platform from the Perspective of Resilient Transportation

Based on the latest research progress of digital twin channel and intelligent channel, as well as the guidance for the waterborne big data platform construction, this study explores the construction of a waterborne big data platform from the perspective of resilient transportation. In view of the new aim of developing an intelligent and safe national transportation network unveiled by the Guidelines on Developing National Comprehensive Transport Network and the trunk-branch layout of inland water transportation, it is proposed that the resilience of water transport on the one hand is reflected in the role that the water channel system plays in the resilience of the entire transportation network, and on the other hand, it is reflected in the capabilities of safety early warning, prevention and control, emergency response and recovery of the water channel itself. Therefore, the basic functions and core theories of the resilient transportation module for the waterborne big data platform are proposed, and the data acquisition methods are briefly described.
Consider This : Firm-Sponsored Training and the Enforceability of Covenants Not to Compete ∗

This paper theoretically and empirically examines the impact of noncompete enforceability on firmsponsored training. A change from non-enforcement to maximal enforceability increases firm-sponsored for training by at least 13.7% and reduces wages by 2.35% for occupations frequently found in noncompete litigation. Estimates using aggregate measures of noncompete enforceability, however, mask significant heterogeneity in the impact of consideration-specific dimensions of enforceability: Laws tying the enforceability of noncompetes to the receipt of additional consideration (training, wages, promotions), reduce noncompete enforceability and increase both training and wages. Such consideration laws substitute for the lack of individual negotiation over noncompetes and training.
Prevalence of fur mites in canine dermatologic disease in Henan, Hebei, Heilongjiang Provinces, and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China.

College of Veterinary Medicine, Research Center for Animal Disease Control Engineering Shandong Province, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an 271018, China; Henan Vocational College of Agriculture, Zhengzhou, 453000, China; Animal Clinic, Hebei Normal University of Science & Technology, Qinhuangdao, 066004, China College of Animal Science & Technology, Shihezi University, Shihezi 832000, China; Xifeng Animal Clinic, Harbin, 150080, China
Effect of integrated nutrient management on productivity of pearl millet and soil fertility of sandy loam soils under rain fed conditions.

Pearl millet is one of the important cereal crop cultivated in Gujarat state. Now a days, use of chemical fertilizer is increasing to boost up crop production. Simultaneously, cost of chemical fertilizer is increased constantly, besides these, only use of inorganic fertilizer is injurious to soil health and soil productivity. Integration of inorganic, organic and bio-fertilizers play vital role for enhancing crop productivity and sustaining soil fertility, this proves great promise for farmers. Nitrogen fixers and phosphate solubilizers contribute through biological fixation of nitrogen, solubilization of fixed nutrients and enhanced uptake of plant nutrients (Mane et al., 2000). Keeping these views in mind, an experiment was conducted to find out the effect of bio-fertilizers, various organic sources alone or along with inorganic fertilizers on productivity of pearl millet and post harvest soil fertility under rain fed conditions.
Drake or n? Machine arning for nder entiﬁcation on Twitter

Social media offers an invaluable wealth of data to understand what is taking place in our society. However, the use of social media data to understand phenomena occurring in populations is difﬁcult because the data we obtain is not representative and the tools which we use to analyze this data introduce hidden biases on characteristics such as gender or age. For instance, in France in 2021 women represent 51.6% of the population [1] whereas on Twitter they represent only 33.5% of the french users [2]. With such a difference between social networks user demographics and real population, detecting the gender or the age before going into a deeper analysis becomes a priority. In this paper we provide the results of an ongoing work on a comparative study between three different methods to estimate gender. Based on the results of the comparative study, we evaluate future work avenues.
Resiliencia comunitaria: propuesta de una escala y su relación con indicadores de violencia criminal

Objective. The aims of this paper were to both validate a short Community Resilience Scale (CR) and to explore relationships between resilience and collective efficacy and criminal violence indicators. Method. A nonrandomized sample (n = 965) was taken of students from technical programs and universities, who answered a scales pool on CR, collective efficacy, victimization perceived probability and background variables. Results. Results showed that the CR scale had high internal reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.87), with two factors: communal coping and collective self-esteem. Victimization experiences were associated with both higher communal coping and lower collective self-esteem, and CR and collective efficacy were directly associated. In a macro level analysis, more homicides, kidnappings, and car thefts were associated with lower collective
Hurricanes and the Urban Forest: II. Effects on Tropical and Subtropical Tree Species

In 1998 when Hurricane Georges (177 km/h) crossed over the entire island of Puerto Rico, and in 2004 when Hurricanes Jeanne (193 km/h) and Charley (233 km/h) struck south Florida, U.S., we measured the impacts of these hurricanes on the urban forest composed of tropical and subtropical species. In addition, we also used previous published data for Hurricane Andrew for some analyses. The percent urban forest loss ranged from 13% for Georges to 16% for Jeanne to 18% for Charley. In Hurricanes Jeanne and Charley, palms survived significantly better than all other trees. Some of the best surviving species in Florida's hurricanes were gumbo limbo (Bursera simarouba), sea grape (Coccoloba uvifera), strangler fig (Ficus aurea), live oak (Quercus virginiana), laurel oak (Quercus laurifolia), and baldcypress (Taxodium distichum). Of the species measured in Puerto Rico, the species with the highest survival and least branch damage were Santa Maria (Calophyllum calaba), Caribbean pine (Pinus caribaea), schefflera (Schefflera actinophylla), and West Indian mahogany (Swietenia mahogani). Losing leaves during these hurricanes had no relationship with how well trees survived. In Hurricanes Jeanne, Charley, and Georges, 3%, 4%, and 11%, respectively, of the trees that fell damaged property. Native tree species survived better than exotic species in Hurricanes Jeanne and Charley but not in Hurricane Georges. Trees growing in groups had greater survival and less branch loss in Hurricane Jeanne than those growing individually. Wood density was not related to survival or branch loss for tree species in Hurricanes Jeanne, Charley, Georges, or Andrew. Two other measurements of wood strength, modulus of elasticity and modulus of rupture, were related to survival and branch loss in Jeanne but not Charley. Tree species with dense crowns had greater survival and less branch loss than moderate- or open-crowned species. Tree species with decurrent growth form survived better than excurrent trees in Hurricane Jeanne with no difference in Charley. Trees with the most rooting space (>7 m 2 ) had the lowest branch loss and the greatest survival in Hurricane Georges. A reanalysis of seven dicot species and their survival in Hurricane Andrew showed that survival for pruned trees was 73% compared with 47% for unpruned trees. A survey of 85 arborists, scientists, and urban foresters ranked species for their wind resistance. Using our results from hurricanes and incorporating results from the survey and the scientific literature, we have developed lists of relative wind resistance for tropical and subtropical tree species. These lists are presented with the caveat that no tree is completely windproof and that other factors such as soil conditions, wind intensity, cultural practices, and tree health and age also contribute to wind firmness.
Where You Come From or Where You Go? Distinguishing Between School Quality and the Effectiveness of Teacher Preparation Program Graduates

We consider the challenges and implications of controlling for school contextual bias when modeling teacher preparation program effects. Because teachers are not randomly distributed across schools, failing to account for contextual factors in achievement models could bias preparation program estimates. Including school fixed effects controls for school environment by relying on differences among student outcomes within the same schools to identify the program effects, but this specification may be unidentified. Using statewide data from Florida, we examine whether the inclusion of school fixed effects is feasible, compare the sensitivity of the estimates to assumptions underlying for fixed effects, and determine what their inclusion implies about the precision of the preparation program estimates. We discuss the implications of our results on the feasibility, precision, and ranking of programs using the school fixed effect model for policy makers designing teacher preparation program evaluation systems.
Ecological and Human Health Risk Assessment

This literature review covers the risk assessment process and addresses both ecological and human receptors. The review covers the risk assessment literature including methodology, analysis, interpretation, management, uncertainty, policy, and regulatory guidance. The review is divided into ecological and human health sections. The focus of the review is on the risk assessment process as it is applied to ecological systems and human health, site investigation and remediation, and natural resources. The objective is to provide an overview of the scope of the literature published in 2008.
Ecological and Human Health Risk Assessment

INTRODUCTION This literature review of the risk assessment process addresses both ecological and human receptors. The review covers the risk assessment literature including methodology, analysis, interpretation, uncertainty, and regulatory guidance. Companion reviews in this volume that address the effect of pollutants and their fate and transport processes in the aquatic environment overlap the discipline of risk assessment and, therefore, the reader is urged to review these sections as they will not be covered in this review. The focus of the review is on the risk assessment process as it is applied to human health and ecosystems, site remediation, and natural resources. The objective is to provide an overview of the scope of the literature published in 2004.
P70 Blood eosinophil counts in normal controls with no history of allergic disease

Background The beneficial effect of corticosteroids and anti-interleukin (IL)-5 on exacerbations of airway disease becomes apparent at blood eosinophil counts above 0.15 × 109/L, well within the normal range. One potential explanation is that the upper limit of the normal range is artificially high because studies have included patients with allergic disease and eosinophilic inflammation. We have assessed the normal range for blood eosinophil counts in volunteers with no self-reported history of allergic disease and compared this with the findings from a more traditional control population. Methods We recruited 78 volunteers (15 male) with a mean age of 38.8 years. Volunteers with a self-reported history of asthma, allergic rhinitis and/or eczema were excluded. The differential cell count was carried out using sysmex XN analyser and serum IgE measured using automated enzyme immunoassay by Phadia Immunocap equipment. Result were compared with an unscreened population (n = 120) used to calculate our local normal ranges. Results One outlier value of 0.79 × 109/L, (>5 SD above the mean) was excluded from further analysis. In the remainder the mean blood eosinophil count was 0.15 × 109/L with an upper limit of normal range of 0.27 × 109/L. Volunteers with no self-reported history of allergic disease but an IgE >120 iu/L and/or positive specific IgE to house dust mites or grass were not statistically different. The mean blood eosinophil count in the laboratory population was 0.19 × 109/L (p 0.018 vs our population) and the upper limit of normal range 0.42 × 109/L. Conclusions The upper limit of the normal range for blood eosinophil count is lower in a population who have no clinical history of allergic disease.
Discussion Paper Series

This paper aims to add evidence on the in the of of with other Using a patents jointly filed by two or more firms in the European Patent Office, the paper: (i) finds no support for the hypothesis that in order for firms to increase their rate of cooperation they should expand their R&D expenditures; (ii) holds that technological cooperation is explained by the need of the firm to acquire complementary competencies; (iii) concludes that cooperation is an alternative technological strategy for those firms that have adopted lean production to overcome obstacles posed by the cross-fertilization of technological fields; (iv) shows that Japanese firms have a higher level of cooperation than Western ones. This latter feature may be explained by the Japanese firm’s of specialization.
Concussion Burden, Recovery, and Risk Factors in Elite Youth Ice Hockey Players.

OBJECTIVE To examine rates of concussion and more severe concussion (time loss of greater than 10 days) in elite 13- to 17-year-old ice hockey players. METHODS This is a prospective cohort study (Alberta, Canada). Bantam (13-14 years) and Midget (15-17 years) male and female elite (top 20% by division of play) youth ice hockey players participated in this study. Players completed a demographic and medical history questionnaire and clinical test battery at the beginning of the season. A previously validated injury surveillance system was used to document exposure hours and injury during one season of play (8 months). Players with a suspected ice hockey-related concussion were referred to the study sport medicine physicians for assessment. Time loss from hockey participation was documented on an injury report form. RESULTS Overall, 778 elite youth ice hockey players (659 males and 119 females; aged 13-17 years) participated in this study. In total, 143 concussions were reported. The concussion incidence rate (IR) was 17.60 concussions/100 players (95% CI, 15.09-20.44). The concussion IR was 1.31 concussions/1000 player-hours (95% CI, 1.09-1.57). Time loss of greater than 10 days was reported in 74% of cases (106/143), and 20% (n = 28) had time loss of greater than 30 days. CONCLUSIONS Concussion is a common injury in elite youth ice hockey players. In this study population, a large proportion of concussions (74%) resulted in a time loss of greater than 10 days, possibly reflecting more conservative management or longer recovery in youth athletes.
association of diabetes-related distress, depression, medication adherence, and health-related quality of life with glycated hemoglobin, blood pressure, and lipids in adult patients with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study

: This study examined the associations of diabetes-related distress (DRD), depressive symptoms, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and medication adherence with glycemia, blood pressure (BP), and lipid biomarkers in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). This cross-sectional study was conducted in three Malaysian public health clinics in 2012–2013, recruited adult patients (aged  30 years) with T2D who had been diagnosed for more than one year, were on active follow-up, and had recent blood test results. Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed to identify significant associated factors for glycated hemoglobin (HbA 1c ) BP, and lipids. The response rate was 93.1% (700/752). The majority were females (52.8%), Malay (52.4%), and married (78.7%). DRD correlated with systolic BP ( r = - 0.16); depressive symptoms correlated with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ( r = 0.12) and total cholesterol ( r = 0.13); medication adherence correlated with HbA 1c ( r = - 0.14) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ( r = - 0.11); and HRQoL correlated with casual blood glucose ( r = - 0.11), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ( r = - 0.13), and total cholesterol ( r = - 0.08). Multivariable analyses showed that HRQoL was significantly associated with casual blood glucose (adjusted B = - 0.06, P = 0.024); DRD was associated with systolic BP (adjusted B = - 0.08, P = 0.066); depressive symptoms were associated with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (adjusted B = 0.02, P = 0.061), and medication adherence was associated with HbA 1c (adjusted B = - 0.11, P = 0.082) and total cholesterol (adjusted B = - 0.06, P = 0.086). There were significant and distinctive associations of DRD, depressive symptoms, HRQoL, and medication adherence with glycemia, BP, and lipid biomarkers. Unexpected beneficial therapeutic effects of DRD on BP require further study. A multidisciplinary approach may be needed for risk management in adults with T2D at the primary care level.
Influence de l'étagement de la végétation dans les bandes riveraines en milieu agricole sur leur utilisation par les micromammifères et l'herpétofaune

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