Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Spectrum of Infections in Children with Newly Diagnosed Primary Nephrotic Syndrome

Background: Children with primary nephrotic syndrome are more susceptible to bacterial infections which may trigger disease or relapse or cause steroid resistance in these children. Objectives: To determine the spectrum of infections in children with newly diagnosed primary nephrotic syndrome. Study type, settings and duration: A Retrospective case record analysis was carried out in the department of Pediatric Nephrology, National institute of child health (NICH), Karachi from January 2007 -December 2008. Subjects and Methods: Patients with newly diagnosed primary nephrotic syndrome who presented with various bacterial infections were included in the study. Data for age, gender, type of infection were computed on SPSS -10 and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: A total of 355 children with renal problems were registered during the study period, out of which 155 were newly diagnosed primary nephrotic syndrome. Sixty (38.7%) children had one or more infections at the time of admission. There were 34(56.7%) boys and 26(43.3%) girls whose ages ranged from 1-15 years (mean 5.22 years). Majority of patients (36) were below 5 years of age and 24(40%) were above 5 years. Acute respiratory tract infection and urinary tract infections were the most common infections found in 28(46.6%) and 15(25%) cases respectively. Common clinical presentation was edema (100%) followed by fever in 52(86.6%), cough in 28(46.6%), urinary symptoms in 12(20%), vomiting in 8(13%) and diarrhea in 7(11.6%). One patient presented with convulsions. Conclusions: For children presenting with primary nephrotic syndrome, acute respiratory infection and urinary tract infections should be kept as the commonest reason for infection. Policy message: Training of paediatricians is required in diagnosing these chronic illnesses.
Clinicians' use of and attitudes towards technology to provide and support interventions in child and adolescent mental health services.

BACKGROUND Technology can increase child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) capacity by supporting and delivering interventions, yet it has not been widely adopted by CAMHS child mental health professionals. Uptake can either be facilitated or obstructed by child mental health professionals' attitudes, which remain largely unknown. METHOD One hundred fifty-four CAMHS child mental health professionals completed a questionnaire about their use of, and attitudes towards, using technology with children and adolescents. RESULTS Child mental health professionals perceived themselves as generally competent at using technology, especially younger child mental health professionals, and perceived it to be helpful in their clinical work. A number of benefits of its use were identified such as accessibility, convenience and appeal, and it was primarily perceived as a preventative/psychoeducational tool rather than a replacement for face-to-face therapy. Older technologies (helplines and websites) were most frequently used, whereas newer technologies (computer games) were rarely used. Child mental health professionals were unsure what resources were available and whether technology is safe, private or reliable. CONCLUSIONS Despite positive attitudes towards technology, newer technologies were rarely used by child mental health professionals. An overall lack of knowledge about resources along with concerns about safety and reliability may account for the slow uptake of technology within CAMHS. These issues need addressing to maximise implementation, perhaps through training or workshops.
Biological responses of the two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae to different host plant

Abstract This study investigated the development, reproduction and life-table parameters of the two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae (Koch) (Acari: Tetranychidae) reared on beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), cucumber (Cucumis sativus), eggplant (Solanum melongena), tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) and pepper (Capsicum annuum) and incubated at 25 ± 1 °C in 70 ± 10% RH. And a photoperiod of 16 L: 8 D h. Total immature stages averaged 6.31, 6.06, 6.27, 6.59 and 6.49 days, and the life cycle averaged 9.78, 10.39, 10.73, 10.31 and 10.03 days for mite females reared on beans, cucumber, eggplant, tomato and pepper, respectively. A reduced life span was noted when mites were reared on pepper followed by tomato. The intrinsic rate of natural increase (rm) and finite rate of increase (λ; day−1) were highest for mites reared on beans compared with other host plants. Both beans and cucumber produced the highest net reproductive rate, with each female producing 55.65 and 55.45 offspring/female/generation, respectively.
Extinction coefficient and interception efficiency of the photosynthetic photon flux density in cherry tomato under levels of nitrogen in greenhouse conditions

Cherry tomato (Perinha Água Branca cultivar) was cultivated under organic management in greenhouse conditions set up in the municipality of Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro state, Southeastern Brazil. The crop was subjected to different nitrogen doses (N) ranging from 0 to 400% based on the reference value for the crop (100 kg ha-1) applied by means of dairy cattle wastewater. In order to estimate the extinction coefficient (k) and interception efficiency (Ԑint), weekly measurements of the photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD) were performed below (PPFDb) and above the canopy (PPFDa) and the Leaf Area Index (LAI) was estimated. The extinction coefficient k for each treatment was obtained based on the model proposed by Monsi and Saeki. Ԑint was estimated by the quotient between PPFD absorbed by the canopy (PPFDabs = PPFDa – PPFDb) and PPFDa. Statistical tests were applied to k and Ԑint to evaluate the distribution of data (Kolmorogov-Smirnov) and their significance (Kruskal-Wallis), considering the treatments applied. No statistically significant differences were observed for k (p<0.05), which indicated canopy structure uniformity. The median k value was 0.792. Similar to k, Ԑint showed no statistically significant differences (p<0.05) between treatments; however, the highest interception efficiency was achieved by treatment with 300% N (Ԑint = 0.825), which coincided with the highest leaf area index and the lowest by treatment with 100% N (Ԑint = 0.521). The nitrogen did not interfere in the plant canopy architecture; however, it provided greater leaf area index to plants submitted to nitrogen doses two and three times above that recommended for the crop. Treatment with three times the recommended nitrogen dose reached in a shorter time interval the maximum efficiency value
Holocene large lake development and desiccation: Changing habitats in the Kharga Basin of the Egyptian Sahara

The Sahara Desert, known today as one of the world's great wildernesses, was periodically dotted with large lakes that formed during the Holocene pluvial periods. As the lakes dried, the fertile and flat‐lying damp muds formed a rich habitat that was occupied by human settlers before being abandoned, as the area dried out completely. In Kharga, our work shows that a combination of pluvial periods with short term storage in the Upper Nubian aquifer, access to artesian water in the Lower Nubian Aquifer and over‐flow water from the Nile via the Wadi Toshka created a biodiverse environment which, although drier today, sustained refugia of plants and animals throughout the Holocene.
Seroprevalence of Camel Brucellosis In Pastoral Areas of Afar, Somali and Oromia Regions, Ethiopia

A cross-sectional study was conducted in the pastoral areas of Afar, Somali and Oromia regions of Ethiopia between October 2008 and May 2009 to determine the antibody prevalence and to identify risk factors for brucellosis in camels (Camelus dromedorius). Sera were collected from 1100 camels and 86 herds. Rose Bengal plate test (RBPT) was used to screen all serum samples and positive samples were subjected to confirmation by complement fixation test (CFT). Twenty six of these (2.36%) tested positive using the Rose Bengal plate test and 21 (1.91%) tested positive by the complement fixation test. The true seroprevalence of camel brucellosis as adjusted to the RBPT and CFT sensitivities and specificities was 5.71%. The highest prevalence (3.16%) was reported in Afar however the difference was not significant (p>0.05) among regions. Age and sex were not found to be significant in the occurrence of brucellosis. Univariable logistic regression model showed that adult camels in the age group of 4-6years had significant impact on camel seropositivity to brucellosis (P<0.05, odds ratio (OR), 4.56; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.38-15.04). Herd size recorded significant association with seropositivity of brucellosis (P<0.05, medium herds OR, 5.51; 95%CI, 1.80-16.91 and large herds OR, 1.85; 95%CI, 0.46-7.48). The authors recommend the implementation of well-organized disease control and prevention methods to mitigate the economic losses and public health hazard caused by the disease.
Perceptions of Teamwork and Interprofessional Education in Undergraduate Pharmacy Students

Background: Interprofessional education (IPE) is a mandatory component of accredited pharmacy programs in North America, yet little is known about pharmacy students’ perceptions. Objective: To survey pharmacy students and characterise their attitudes and interest toward IPE, and identify variables associated with positive perceptions of teamwork. Methods: 88.9% of pharmacy students (n=311) in one Canadian university completed a survey consisting of the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) and additional questions assessing student’s skills, knowledge, and interest in collaboration in September 2015. Descriptive and univariate statistics were calculated between demographic variables and survey scores to identify associations. Results: Reported interest in future interprofessional collaborative training was 94.2%. Mean rank total RIPLS scores were significantly higher in females ( p =0.000) and inversely correlated to year of pharmacy, declining by an average of 23 RIPLS points with each year ( p =0.000). Conclusion: Pharmacy students are interested in IPE, but their interest but declines with year of study.
The Change in Classification of Asperger Syndrome: An Exploration of its Effects on Self-Identity

Recently, the American Psychiatric Association eliminated Asperger Syndrome (AS) and introduced the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnostic framework. This change in nosology socially implicates people who self-identify with and derive personal meaning from their AS diagnosis. The current study explored the opinions of adults with AS regarding their identity related to the diagnostic terminology of ASD. Twelve adults with AS completed a semi-structured interview that was transcribed and analyzed qualitatively using Thematic Analysis. The analysis revealed six themes: (a) Derived Meaning, (b) Knowledge and Understanding, (c) Perceptions and Labels, (d) Social Identity, (e) Opinions and Reactions to ASD, and (f) Barriers to Funding and Service Provision. Many participants socially identified and selfcategorized as part of the AS community because their challenges matched those described by the DSMIV. Importantly, many participants described the removal of AS as a threat to their identity, social status, and access to supports. Implications are discussed.
Electrical and optical detection of spin-orbit fields

Here we introduce a novel, self-calibrated method to determine interfacial spin-orbit torques (SOT) with 250 nm spatial distribution in micrometer wide stripes by magnetization dynamics. Standing spin waves (SSWs) are excited by an rf-current flow in a thin Fe/GaAs layer where the interface induces Rashba- and Dresselhaus-like spin-orbit fields. The combination of Oersted and Spin-Orbit-Field excitation leads to distinct dynamic mode patterns as a function of applied magnetic field. The precession amplitude is measured by means of time-resolved magneto optical Kerr effect (TR-MOKE) microscopy which allows detailed imaging of the the mode profiles. Our novel approach is self-calibrated since we can compare the homogeneous SOT with the strength of the Oersted field. The rf-current induces a well-defined inhomogeneous driving torque that allows us to determine the strength of the SOTs. The recorded spatial symmetry is fitted by full micromagnetic simulations to quantify the driving torque strength.
Knowledge, attitude and perception of road transport workers to HIV/AIDS, STIs and condom use in southeast, Nigeria

Background: Road Transport Workers (RTWs) are highly mobile, transporting people and goods from one location to the other. Ro ad transport exposes workers to sexual intercourse even with commercial sex workers. This risky behaviour exposes them to Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) like HIV/AIDS. Objectives: This study aimed at determining the knowledge, attitude and perception of RTWs to HIV, STIs and Condom Use. Method: A descriptive survey design was employed for the study. A total of five hundred and ninety-seven res pondents drawn from four major motor parks in Imo and Abia States located at Owerr i, Orlu, Umuahia and Aba were used for this study. Data collection was done with the aid of questionnaire and informal interview. The data analysis was done usin g Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 15.0 for windows. Frequency tables with percentages were generated for relevant variables Result: The result of the survey revealed poor knowledge of STIs including HIV and AIDS 306(51.3%); lack of interest in condom use 198(33.2%); inconsistent use of condom 237(39.7%) and 290(48.6%) of the respondents use condom to prevent HIV, STIs and pregnancy. Conclusion: Promotion of behaviour change and prevention of new HIV infection are major thematic focus of Nigeria’s response to HIV and AIDS epidemic. This underscores the obvious importance of this study for a well art iculated behaviour change communication intervention that employs innovative approach for this research.
Languages, evolution and statistics: human sound systems were shaped by changes in bite configuration. Response to Tarasov & Uyeda (2020)

In Blasi et al. (2019) we have shown, through a series of statistical analyses and models, that human sound systems have been affected by a transition in bite configuration starting from the Neolithic. Tarasov and Uyeda (2020) (henceforth T&U) raise a number of observations in relation to our article. We appreciate T&U’s engagement with our work and their sharing of the code and data of the analyses reported. In brief, their technical comment involves five analyses: Binomial Causal Models (BCM) Linear Regression of across-area variation in labiodentals and subsistence Predictive Posterior Simulations (PPS) Poisson Linear Regression (PLR): model comparison Phylogenetic Analyses In what follows, we show that the discrepancies they report between our findings and theirs are due mostly to ill-specified models, weak (or missing) statistical evidence, and a misinterpretation of our results. After these issues are addressed, we conclude that T&U’s claims do not hold.
Viral fitness determines the magnitude of transcriptomic and epigenomic reprogramming of defense responses in plants

Although epigenetic factors may influence the expression of defense genes in plants, their role in antiviral responses and the impact of viral adaptation and evolution in shaping these interactions are still poorly explored. We used two isolates of turnip mosaic potyvirus (TuMV) with varying degrees of adaptation to Arabidopsis thaliana to address these issues. One of the isolates was experimentally evolved in the plant and presented increased load and virulence relative to the ancestral isolate. The magnitude of the transcriptomic responses were larger for the evolved isolate and indicated a role of innate immunity systems triggered by molecular patterns and effectors in the infection process. Several transposable elements (TEs) located in different chromatin contexts and epigenetic-related genes were also affected. Correspondingly, mutant plants having loss or gain of repressive marks were, respectively, more tolerant and susceptible to TuMV, with a more efficient response against the ancestral isolate. In wild-type plants both isolates induced similar levels of cytosine methylation changes, including in and around TEs and stress-related genes. Results collectively suggested that apart from RNA silencing and basal immunity systems, DNA methylation and histone modification pathways may also be required for mounting proper antiviral defenses in plants and that the effectiveness of this type of regulation strongly depends on the degree of viral adaptation to the host.
Evaluation of the prognostic benefit of identifying the probable primary site in cancer of unknown primary

Abstract With the development of site-specific cancer therapy, identifying the primary origin allows the oncologist to personalise therapy for patients with the cancer of unknown primaries (CUPs). At present, immunohistochemistry (IHC) screening is the standard method used to postulate the primary site in CUP. In this retrospective study, we evaluated the prognostic benefit of identifying the primary site in CUP. All 84 patients who presented with suspected CUP to the Royal Stoke University Hospital between 2011 and 2012 were included in our study. Forty-eight percent (40/84) of these patients were unable to undergo necessary investigations to identify primary sites because of poor performance status. IHC screening was able to postulate the primary site in 59% (26/44) of the remaining patients with confirmed CUP. Therefore, the primary site was not identified in a significant proportion of patients with CUP. The median survival of confirmed CUP with probable primary site was 2.0 months (95% confidence interval (CI): 1.2 to 2.9 months), whereas the median survival of confirmed CUP with no probable primary site was 4.1 months (95% CI: 1.5 to 9.7 months). This difference in survival time was statistically significant. In addition, using the Cox regression model, we found that patients with confirmed CUP with primary sites had prognostically unfavourable diseases with a shorter median survival, regardless of the age of disease onset, gender, sites of metastases or number of metastases. One approach to improve the survival would be to start systemic therapy at the earliest possible opportunity rather than waiting for all investigation results, such as IHC.
The Realistic of Mathematic Educational Approach to Enhancing Ability Mathematical Connections

The aim of this study was to look at improving students' ability mathematical connection. Improve ability mathematical connection by developing Realistic Mathematics (RME) learning tools. This research is research and development, the results of this product are RPP, student activity sheets, teacher book guidelines, and student books. Development of learning tools based on a realistic approach developed using the 4-D development model from Thiagarajan. This research was conducted in grade VIII Junior High School 2 Candi Sidoarjo. The results of this study indicate: learning devices that are developed are valid, both in content validity and construction validity, there is an increase in ability mathematical connection of students using learning developed devices, and learning devices developed meet the criteria effectively, seen from: a) students' mathematical connection abilities are met , b) the ideal time of student activity is fulfilled, c) the teacher's performance in managing the class is fulfilled and d) the student's positive response.
From Gayborhoods to People-Nearby Applications : Sexual Minorities And Social Relationships

With the lack of “gay” social spaces, their community has gone through integration but also fragmentation processes; the need to relate safely still emerges among its members. This study aims to understand whether the relationships between loneliness and relational motives towards People-Nearby Applications (PNAs) uses are moderated by individuals’ sexual orientation. An online questionnaire including the Cyber Relationships Motives Scale and the Social and Emotional Loneliness Scale for Adults – short version was administered to 618 PNAs users. No significant differences emerged between heterosexual people and people from sexual minorities except for the relationship between Social Loneliness and PNAs use to search for love, which emerged as positive for the first group and negative for the latter. These results suggest that nowadays the loneliness characterizing how people live local communities has the same role for both heterosexual people and sexual minorities, but also that the latter could still perceive stigma and prejudices when it comes to the search of romantic partners; it seems like PNAs have the role of adaptive answer to the troubles in meeting new people offline for them.
Identifying The Motives of Social Sciences Students for Learning Research Methods: A Phenomenological Study

Yapacaklari bilimsel calismalar acisindan universite ogrencilerinin arastirma yontemlerini bilmeleri onem tasimaktadir. Dolayisiyla universiteler mufredatlarina arastirma yontemleriyle ilgili dersleri eklemektedir. Bununla birlikte, ogrencilerin bu derslere ilgisiyle alakali farkli etkenler soz konusudur ve ilgili ogretim elemanlari bu faktorlerden haberdar olmalidir. Bu calisma teknigine gore nitel bir calisma olup, universite ogrencilerinin arastirma yontemleri olgusuna dair algilarini uretilen metaforlar yardimiyla ortaya koymayi amaclamaktadir. Arastirma katilimcilari, Trabzon ilinde bulunan bir vakif universitesinden toplam 72 universite ogrencisidir. Arastirma sonucu ogrencilerin metaforlari alti kategori altinda toplanmistir.
A case study of XBRL implementation and development at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the implementation and development of eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The investigation seeks to gauge the roles and experiences of the FDIC and its main stakeholders to determine their engagement in XBRL diffusion within their organizations. Design/methodology/approach This is an qualitative research approach that is driven by the use of an in-depth case study and supported by the use of semi-structured interviews. Findings The findings showcase the role played by the FDIC as the first US regulatory authority that implemented and developed Inline XBRL. In addition, the use of diffusion of innovation theory provides better understanding of each stakeholder’s issues, benefits and challenges based on their experience. Research limitations/implications The research does not examine the institutionalization of XBRL at the FDIC or its stakeholders. Therefore, future research could incorporate a different research design to capture the impact of the pressure resulting from the regulatory mandate. Practical implications The research offers practical insights into public information technology managers and policymakers at global government agencies which are either non-adopters of XBRL technology or current adopters and consider transitioning into Inline XBRL. Global stakeholders could learn from the US experience and develop better understanding of Inline XBRL applications and functionalities. Originality/value The originality of this research is driven by the FDIC’s experience as the first regulatory developer of Inline XBRL. As such, the case study is a best practice to future and current adopters who often navigate the nuisance of implementing new technologies and/or developing existing ones.