Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Contribution of Electronic Medical Record System to the Improvement of Safety and Quality in Clinical Practice as Perceived by Intensive Care Physicians

The Aim of this study was to examine the contribution of electronic medical record systems to the improvement of safety and quality in clinical practice as perceived by intensive care physicians. Subject: The researcher selected 120 physicians who completed and returned the questionnaires. Design: A quantitative survey research was employed. Tools: A task-oriented Questionnaire for Evaluating EMR Systems , Safety Attitudes Questionnaire( Short form) and Medical service quality( Short form) were used. Results: Findings indicated that electronic medical records achieve a better use, quality and satisfaction by intensive care physicians. There were significant correlations between electronic medical records systems, improved safety and improved quality. Conclusion and Recommendations: An electronic medical record system was found to be positively correlated with improved safety and improved quality. Improved safety was found to be positively correlated with improved quality. The findings have implications for using electronic medical record systems. Therefore, policy makers are invited to use electronic medical record systems. This they can be through training physicians and nurses about the use electronic medical record systems . The results of this study pointed to the importance of including the electronic medical record systems in medical programs.
Sustainable stock market indices: A comparative assessment of performance

The paper focuses on the sustainability stock market indices and investigates whether there is evidence of synchronization between the price return provided by sustainability indices calculated for various geographic regions. Due to data availability constraints, the analysis had been performed only for the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices family, which comprises six types of indices. It had been considered the daily price return time series recorded in the last 10 years (November 30, 2010 – July 26, 2019) by each of the six Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, and it had been applied to the Principal Components Analysis method. Our findings confirm the initial research assumption that sustainability indices build for certain geographical areas are more correlated and hence more synchronized than others. More specifically, sustainability indices which include companies from Europe, Japan, US, World developed countries and World best-in-class exhibit correlated price returns, and hence are synchronized while DJSI for emerging countries is far apart. Therefore, the first five categories of indices may act as a substitute for each other. A second conclusion is that both emerging markets' sustainability index and any of the five indices may be included in investors’ portfolios for purposes related to risk diversification and hedging.
The genetically healthy terrestrial orchid Liparis krameri on southern Korean Peninsula

Neutral genetic diversity found in plant species usually leaves an indelible footprint of historical events. Korea’s main mountain range (referred to as the Baekdudaegan [BDDG]), is known to have served as a glacial refugium primarily for the boreal and temperate flora of northeastern Asia. In addition, life-history traits (life forms, geographic range, and breeding systems) influence the within- and among-population genetic diversity of seed plant species. For example, selfing species harbor significantly less within-population genetic variation than that of predominantly outcrossers. A previous study of two Liparis species (L. makinoana and L. kumokiri) emphasizes the role of the abovementioned factors shaping the levels of genetic diversity. Liparis makinoana, mainly occurring on the BDDG and self-incompatible, harbors high levels of within-population genetic diversity (expected heterozygosity, HeP = 0.319), whereas there is no allozyme variation (HeP = 0.000) in L. kumokiri, which is self-compatible and mainly occurs in lowland hilly areas. To determine if this trend is also found in other congeners, we sampled five populations of L. krameri from the southern part of the Korean Peninsula and investigated the allozyme-based genetic diversity at 15 putative loci. The somewhat intermediate levels of within-population genetic variation (HeP = 0.145) found in L. krameri are most likely due to its occurrence in mountainous areas that, despite being outside of the main ridge of the BDDG, still served as refugia, and a self-incompatible breeding system. Management strategies are suggested for L. krameri and L. makinoana based on the levels and distribution of genetic diversity and inbreeding.
Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction in Laparoscopic Radical Cystectomy: Initial Report

Introduction: The use of laparoscopic procedures is widespread and well documented in Urology. Advances such as decreased use of analgesics and shorter length of stay can be disrupted by an abdominal incision. Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction (NOSE) can be a powerful allied to minimize complications. Minimally invasive radical cystectomy increased importance and decreased side effects, despite still being usual, specially related its wound. NOSE in Urology does not focus on transanal extraction, focus of this report. Objective: Present initial experience of laparoscopic radical cystectomy with transanal specimen extraction. Methods: Between January 2016 and February 2017, five patients, all male, with hi-grade muscle invasive tumor previously evidenced on TURB with important comorbidities and low performance status were enrolled. Previous CT showed no signs of metastasis. Cutaneous ureterostomy was chosen as the diversion method, including simplified pelvic bilateral lymphadenectomy. Surgical technique: After bowel preparation including manitol and cefoxitine, five trocars, three 12 mm trocars and two 5 mm were inserted to the abdomen, observing the same position usually used to laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. Deep venous control was followed by ureters isolation and bilateral preservation up to the bladder insertion. Bladder vascular control used both polymeric clips and harmonic scalpel, also used to achieve final specimen release. A Right after, a single 5 cm vertical incision was done towards sigmoid taeniae and an 15 mm endoscopic bag was inserted, packed the specimen and was gently extracted. Taeniae repair was performed using a 60 mm stapler with reinforcement stitches. Ureters were placed outside through the 5 mm ports. Results: Total surgical procedure time had an average of 180 min, including median of 25 min of specimen extraction and sigmoid reconstruction. Length of Stay (LOS) had a median of 3 days, with early food intake initiated right after signs of bowel peristalsis. Discussion: Laparoscopic radical cystectomy is a powerful tool to decrease postoperative complications. Its use in association with NOSE can be an even better strategy, leading to shorter LOS, avoiding external organ exposition and decreased use of analgesics. Proctology literature has a better experience using NOSE on Oncology, evidencing promising data. Conclusion: The use of NOSE concept is a promising area that needs further studies to prove and replicate the findings on this issue and be used not only for cutaneous ureterostomy, but also to other forms of urinary diversion.
Open Innovation and CSR, Determinants in Logistics and Performance in Commercial SMES

The purpose of this article is to examine the effects of open innovation and corporate environmental social responsibility on logistics and performance that is manifested in SMEs. The research is based on a sample of 101 companies located in the Guaymas Sonora region located in the Northwest of Mexico. The data collection was carried out in a period between September and November 2019, with the support of a structured self-directed survey of the company manager. For the analysis and validation of the results, the statistical technique of structural equation modeling (SEM) based on variance through PLS (Partial Least Square) has been used. The results indicate that open innovation and environmental corporate social responsibility have a significant influence on the logistics processes of SMEs, and that logistics is also a business practice that allows to increase Performance. The work contributes to the development of the literature and theory of dynamic capabilities and sustainability.
Human Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Groundwater in the Luan River Catchment within the North China Plain

The Luan River catchment within the North China plain has been famous for the development of its iron mineral resources since the 1950s. At the same time, it is also the main grain-producing area, known as the granary of eastern Hebei Province. Groundwater plays an important role in this region, and thus, it is imperative for us to improve our understanding of the heavy metal groundwater contamination in this catchment. Therefore, a total of 144 groundwater samples were collected for chemical analysis from 16 operational private wells of local residents in the study area, over eight consecutive periods from December 2016 to May 2017. Each shallow groundwater sample was analyzed for 39 heavy metals including among others, As, B, Ba, Be, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Li, Mn, Mo, Ni, Sb, Se, Sn, Sr, V, and Zn. However, subsequent analyses only focused on three heavy metals (Cd, Cr, and Ni) that exceeded the Groundwater Quality Standard III. Spatial and temporal variations of Cd, Cr, and Ni in the shallow groundwater were analyzed. Cr was found to have the highest concentrations, followed by Ni and Cd. A human health risk assessment was conducted where carcinogenic risks and Hazard Quotients (HQs) were evaluated separately. The results indicate that both the carcinogenic risks and HQs of Ni and Cr are higher than the recommended standard value. Therefore, the prevention and control of heavy metal contamination in the Luan River catchment should focus on Ni and Cr.
Endoscopic Self-Expandable Metallic Stent Insertion without Fluoroscopic Guidance Is Feasible and Safe for Acute Colonic Obstruction Caused by Colorectal Cancer

Aims Endoscopic self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) insertion for acute colonic obstruction caused by colorectal cancer (CRC) is always performed under fluoroscopic guidance. This study evaluated the feasibility and safety of an endoscopic stenting procedure without fluoroscopic guidance. Methods A total of 36 patients with an acute colonic obstruction caused by CRC underwent endoscopic SEMS insertion using a colonoscope without fluoroscopic guidance, followed by analyses of the technical and clinical success and short-term complications. Results Total technical success rate and clinical success rate were 91.7% and 86.1%, respectively. The mean procedure time was 21.2 ± 10.3 minutes. There was no stent dislodgement. One case of hematochezia and two cases of tenesmus occurred in patients with left-sided complete obstructions. No other short-term complications occurred. Procedure time, technical success, and clinical success rate were 16.3 ± 9.4 minutes, 93.1%, and 89.6% for left-sided obstructions, respectively, and were 26.8 ± 10.7 minutes, 85.7%, and 71.4% for right-sided obstructions, respectively. For complete obstructions, procedure time, technical success, and clinical success rate were 22.5 ± 8.9 minutes, 90%, and 83.3%, respectively. In the incomplete cases, procedure time, technical success, and clinical success were 13.5 ± 6.7 minutes, 100%, and 100%, respectively. Technical success, clinical success, and short-term complications were not differed between lesion locations and degrees. Conclusions This simple technique is feasible and safe for palliation of acute colonic obstruction caused by CRC.
Productivity of three varieties of local upland rice on swidden agriculture field in Setulang village, North Kalimantan, Indonesia

Merang OP, Lahjie AM, Yusuf S, Ruslim Y. 2020. Productivity of three varieties of local upland rice on swidden agriculture field in Setulang village, North Kalimantan, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 21: 49-56. Swidden agriculture field is a dry land used by traditional farmers to cultivate some varieties of local upland rice intercropped with vegetables, tubers, and fruits. This rotational cultivation system utilizes the land for planting such food crops in one year period before it is left for fallow periods for years. This study aimed to assess the productivity of local upland rice varieties (i.e. Langsat rice, Telang Usan rice, and Pimping rice) cultivated on swidden agriculture field in regard to the fallow periods. This study was conducted in Setulang village, Malinau District, North Kalimantan Province and employed purposive sampling method using interviews of selected respondents and field observation. Among three varieties of rice in this study, Langsat rice had the longest fallow period with 17 years while Pimping rice had the shortest fallow period with 13 years, with the maximum production were 2,635 kg ha and 1,670 kg ha, respectively. Meanwhile, Telang Usan rice reached the maximum production on fallow period of 15 years with the total production of 2,208 kg ha. Overall, of the three types of rice planted, the results show that the longer the fallow period, the higher the rice production and the shorter the fallow period, the lower the production. Each type of rice has a different amount of production, although it is planted during the same fallow period .
Taylor Rule and the Macroeconomic Performance in Pakistan

A near-consensus position in modern macroeconomics is that policy rules have greater advantage over discretion in improving economic performance. For developing countries in particular, simple instrument rules appear to be feasible options as pre-requisites since more sophisticated targeting rules are generally lacking. Using Pakistan’s data, this study has attempted to estimate the Taylor rule and use it as monetary policy strategy to simulate the economy. Our results indicate that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has not been following the Taylor rule. In fact, the actual policy has been an extreme deviation from it. On the other hand, counterfactual simulation confirms that macroeconomic performance could have been better in terms of stability of inflation and output, had the Taylor rule been adopted as monetary policy strategy. The study also establishes that further gains are possible if the parameter values of the rule are slightly modified.
Eğitimde Nitel Araştırmalar Dergisi-ENAD

The present study aimed to explore classroom assessment practices (7 grade) in mathematics course and how these practices are perceived by students who had different goal orientations. In addition, the study also investigated how other classroom practices (i.e. comparisons, competition, and learning experiences), which allowed for a deeper description of classroom assessment practices, were perceived by students who had different goal orientations. In line with this aim, a mathematics teacher and one of his seventh grade mathematics classes were observed for a period of eight weeks. The study followed a mixed method methodology. The first part of the study was quantitative and aimed to collect and analyse quantitative data from students to identify their goal orientations. The qualitative part included two steps which focused on; a) teachers and b) students. The teacher dimension focused on the observation of teachers’ classroom assessment practices which were related to other classroom practices that could be associated with students’ goal orientations. The student dimension focused on the observation of three students’ behaviours during teaching/learning processes. Those students were interviewed following observations. According to the results, classroom assessment practices and other classroom practices which could be associated with students’ goal orientations are perceived differently based on students’ goal orientations.
Long-Term Changes in the Wage Structure of Taiwan (Preliminary)

In this paper we document long-term changes in the wage structure of Taiwan over the past 33 years: (1) Hourly wages have been stagnating at the lower tail of wage distributions of Taiwanese men since the 1990s, about one decade earlier than their female counterparts. This leads to a decline in gender wage gaps, especially for the lower tail. (2) Evolution of hourly wage within cohorts by percentile across time shows inter-cohort stagnation has emerged since the middle age of the 1950s birth cohort; all of the younger cohorts have made no progression after mid-30s or younger, compared to their previous cohorts. (3) Secondary school education greatly expanded in Taiwan during the 1990s. Within those 10 years, the number of academic ∗Chen: Associate Research Fellow, Academia Sinica, 128 Academia Road Section 2, Taipei, Taiwan R.O. C. , chens@nber.org. Thanks Ming-Jen Lin for thoughtful comments and suggestions. I am also grateful to Davis Liu for research assistance.
The effects of movement breaks in the classroom on reading

v List of Figures . ix List of Tables . x Chapter 1: Introduction . 1 Statement of the Problem . 1 Significance of the Study . 3 Purpose of the Study . 4 Research Questions . 4 Hypothesis . 4 Chapter 2: Review of Literature . 5 Executive Functioning and Reading Comprehension . 5 Movement and Brain Activation . 6 Physical Movement and Academic Achievement . 9 Movement Breaks in the Classroom and On-Task Behavior.10 Movement and Reading . 13 Movement and Special Education . 15 Summary . 16 Chapter 3: Methodology . 17 Setting . 17 School . 17 Classroom . 17 Participants . 18
Validation of the greek version of the body image-acceptance and action questionnaire

The present study aimed to examine the psychometric properties and factorial structure of the Greek version of the Body Image-Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (BI-AAQ). The BI-AAQ assesses cognitive flexibility and acceptance relative to body image. Two samples: an all female middle and high school sample (N = 85; Age M = 17.97, SD = 2.74) and a college student sample (N = 240; Age M = 21.50; SD = 2.98) in Cyprus completed a set of self-reported eating-related questionnaires. Reliability analysis showed that the Greek BI-AAQ has high internal consistency and good item-total correlations. Principal Component Analysis (Sample 1) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (Sample 2) supported a one-factor solution, as in the case of the original BI-AAQ. Hierarchical multiple regression predicting eating disorder behaviors (as assessed by the EDE-Q) from Weight Concerns (WCS) and BI-AAQ scores after controlling for BMI, produced a significant model, which accounted for 67% of variance. The BI-AAQ remained a significant predictor of eating disorder behaviors after controlling for BMI and weight concerns scores. The Greek version of the BI-AAQ questionnaire is thus a robust and reliable instrument. It adds to previous knowledge and research on the role of psychological flexibility and acceptance of body image in eating disorder behaviours and psychological difficulties.
Hydrogen sulfide generation protects against renal ischemia/reperfusion-induced cardiac hypertrophy and arrhythmia via amelioration of connexin- 43 expression and opening of KATP channels

Hydrogen sulfide has been recently studied as a potential treatment for many cardiovascular disorders. Here, we describe its role in I/R- induced cardiac hypertrophy and arrhythmia model. Thirty six Sprague Dawley rats were used in the present study. Rats were randomly divided into 6 groups, G 1(n = 6/group): control negative: received saline, G2, I/R rats, (I/R, n = 6), after right nephrectomy, the rats were subjected to left kidney ischemia for 45 minutes followed by reperfusion:,G3, I/R rats in which rats were treated by NaHS, the donor of H2S 5 mg/kg/day×14 days intraperitoneal,G4, I/R rats in which rats were treated by the blocker of H2S aminooxyacetic acid 10 mg/kg/day×14 days intraperitoneal,G5, I/R rats in which rats were treated by converting enzyme inhibitor (Captopril) 50 mg/Kg/day ×14 days and, G6, I/R rats in which rats were treated by NaHS, the donor of H2S and the ATP-sensitive potassium (KATP) channel blocker (Glibenclamide) 20 mg/kg/day ×14 days. NaHS led to a highly significant decrease in the duration of ventricular action potential indicated by QTc. Furthermore, it decreased, significantly, both of mean blood pressure and plasma renin activity. Moreover, H2S donor and converting enzyme inhibition increased the expression of CX-43. While I/R + H2S donor (NaHS) + KATP channel block led to a non-significant decreased in the duration of QTc interval. This showed that hydrogen sulfide generation has a potential therapeutic role in IR-induced cardiac hypertrophy and arrhythmia via amelioration of CX - 43 expression and opening of KATP channels.
Assessment of warning sound detectability for electric vehicles by outdoor tests

Electric Vehicles (EV) are characterized by a high reduction of the acoustic emission. The absence of warning sounds entails a risk situation for pedestrians. The previous research is focused on detectability of warning sounds in different noise environments. These experiments are performed indoors, where a pedestrian’s conditions are not similar to real road crossing. Drivers’ behaviour study demonstrated that different environments and workload have influence on reaction time. Consequently, this paper proposes a methodology for the analysis of detectability of real warning sound using a dynamic subject. The sample was composed by 65 participants walking around a pedestrian area. Participants had to react when they detected a vehicle approaching. The subject’s response was affected by background noise, therefore, this parameter was measured. The results establish that power levels have influence on the detectability. There is an optimum power level which improves efficiency of vehicle detection. Besides, warning sound features and learning effect, based on previous experience, have influence on subject response.
One-year characterization of organic aerosol composition and sources using an extractive electrospray ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometer (EESI-TOF)

Lu Qi, Alexander L. Vogel, Sepideh Esmaeilirad, Liming Cao, Jing Zheng, Jean-Luc Jaffrezo, Paola Fermo, Anne KaspEr-Giebl, Kaspar R. Daellenbach, Mindong Chen, Xinlei Ge, Urs Baltensperger, André S. H. Prévôt, Jay G. Slowik Laboratory of Atmospheric Chemistry, Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), 5232 Villigen, Switzerland Collavorative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China
Performance Analysis of a Diesel-Engine Generator Using Ethyl Ester Synthesized from Anhydrous Ethanol and NaOH

Energy is essential for the economic growth in developing countries. The demand for domestic energy consumption in Thailand derives the use of ethyl ester as an alternative fuel because it is synthesized from the transesterification of agricultural products. The main objectives of this research is to investigate the fuel properties and the small diesel-engine performance using the produced ethyl ester from palm oil. The small dieselengine was a single-cylinder, four-stroke, and directinjection system, connected with 2.5 kW AC generator. The ethyl ester was produced from palm oil reacted with anhydrous ethanol (99.9%), and NaOH catalyst. The produced ethyl ester had 99.95% yield, 12C cloud point, 174.3C flash point, 873 kg/m fuel density, 4.75 mm/sec fuel viscosity, and 39.87 MJ/kg fuel heating value. Result of the fuel injection pressure test showed that it is increased with increasing ethyl ester in blending with diesel oil. For the engine performance testing at various speeds and full electrical load showed that the use of diesel oil mixed with ethyl ester from 10 to 50% and pure ethyl ester led to the decrease of electrical power and thermal efficiency and the increase of specific fuel consumption and exhaust gas temperature. 