Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Emergency contraceptive use and associated factors among undergraduate female students in Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia

Unwanted pregnancy can occur due to unprotected sexual intercourse and condom breakage. To prevent such problem, emergency contraceptives is the only method that can be used after unprotected sex. This study aimed to assess emergency contraceptive utilization and associated factors among regular undergraduate female students of Wollo University. A cross sectional study was conducted from April 1 to 15, 2017. Simple random sampling was used and 508 study subjects participated with response rate of 100%. Among the total respondents, 41.9% had sexual intercourse at least once prior to this study. Of those who had sexual intercourse, 19.7% had sexual intercourse without condom/contraception. From all respondents, 68.1% of the respondents have ever heard about emergency contraception, but only 30.9% used emergency contraception after unprotected sexual intercourse. Currently, unmarried students were 3.8 times more likely to use emergency contraceptive than currently married students (AOR: 3.8, 95% CI: 0.904 to 0.269). Those students who began sexual intercourse at age 13 years or less were 4.7 times more likely to use emergency contraceptive than those students who began sexual intercourse above age 13 years (AOR: 4.7, 95% CI: 1.403 to 15.769). Emergency contraceptive utilization was low among sexually active students after unprotected sexual debut. Sexual and reproductive health education program should be set up for the university students to avail accurate information about emergency contraception. Key words: Emergency cotraceptive use, Wollo University, female students.
Teaching for course interest

ABSTRACT Motivations-beliefs for learning and their relationship to instructional experiences are a poorly understood aspect of higher education. Notably, interest is an individual difference that both researchers and educators alike believe should be supported. However, this support is too often relegated to the craft of instruction. To be enhanced broadly, interest must be considered from a scientific perspective. In this study the longitudinal connections between students’ domain/course-level interest, the instruction students’ experienced, students’ exam scores and attendance were assessed. First-year university students in Japan (n = 1000, Female = 271) participated in the study. Students completed surveys at three time points across one semester of study. Students’ initial domain interest presented medium-to-large ßs with instructional experiences, future course interest, exam scores, and positive instructional experiences (autonomy-supportive and structuring). Future course interest presented medium-ß for course attendance. Small relationships were observed between students’ sex and their instructional experiences. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed
Seasonal Variations in Western North Atlantic Remote Marine Aerosol Properties

The impact of ocean ecosystems on marine boundary layer aerosols and clouds has been the subject of much research but remains uncertain. Five experiments were recently conducted in the western North Atlantic to assess if the seasonally recurring phytoplankton bloom affects aerosol properties. These experiments include the second Western Atlantic Climate Study and four North Atlantic Aerosols and Marine Ecosystem Study cruises. Measurements of unheated and heated number size distributions, cloud condensation nucleus (CCN) concentrations, and aerosol composition were used to identify primary and secondary aerosol components that could be related to the state of the bloom. Only periods of clean marine air, as defined by radon, particle number concentrations, aerosol light absorption coefficient, and back trajectories, were included in the analysis. Nonvolatile material was found to be prevalent in the Aitken mode size range after heating to 230°, likely due to downward mixing from the free troposphere. CCN concentrations at 0.1% supersaturation were best correlated (r2 = 0.73) with accumulation mode nss SO4=. Sea spray aerosol was only correlated with CCN during November when bloom accumulation had not yet occurred and dimethylsulfide concentrations were at a minimum. The fraction of CCN attributable to sea spray aerosol was less than 20% during March, May/June, and September, indicating the limited contribution of sea spray aerosol to the CCN population of the western North Atlantic atmosphere. The strongest link between the plankton bloom and aerosol and cloud properties appears to be due to biogenic non‐sea salt SO4=.
Continuous Agrochemical Treatments in Agroecosystems Can Modify the Effects of Pendimethalin-Based Herbicide Exposure on Immunocompetence of a Beneficial Ground Beetle

Herbicide application for pest control can negatively affect soil biodiversity, mainly acting on species that are involved in ecosystem service. In this study, field and laboratory trials were designed to assay herbicide exposure effects on the constitutive immunity of Harpalus (Pseudoophonus) rufipes (De Geer, 1774), a beneficial carabid species that inhabits croplands. The circulating hemocytes (THCs) and plasmatic levels of basal and total phenoloxidase (PO), as well as lysozyme-like enzyme activities, were measured as markers of exposure. In laboratory tests, the exposure to realistic field doses of pendimethalin-based herbicides for two, seven and 21 days caused a reduction in enzyme activities in beetles from organic crops. In beetles from conventional fields, the THCs and total PO activity decreased significantly at two and seven days after the initial exposure, though no effects were recorded on basal PO and lysozyme like-enzyme activities. These differences in enzyme activities and THCs indicate that the interference of pendimethalin with immune parameters clearly depends on both the different field conditions from which the population comes and the cumulative effects of repeated applications over the time.
Evolving Dental Media: Implications for Evidence Based Dentistry

Evidence-based dental practice depends on effective access to relevant and credible information. Recent work addressing clinical information use has shown that both dentists and hygienists tend to rely most on “traditional” sources to seek out clinical information despite the advent of digital media. Over the past two decades, the rise of new digital media has challenged traditional, association-based media outlets. The causes and consequences of these shifts are much debated. The purpose of this article is to examine the relevant shifts in dental media and to reflect on those changes in light of wider debates. We review and map dental media by identifying important clinical information sources in dentistry. The contemporary dental knowledge media is a rich and ever evolving set of sources with a mix of traditional association based outlets and newer digital components. The evolution of these outlets will change how science and other evidence reaches chairside dental professionals.
Development and application of a computer simulation framework for assessing disaster recovery in urban communities

In this dissertation an object-oriented framework of models is developed and applied to study disaster recovery in communities in British Columbia, Canada. The impact of earthquakes on communities is quantified over months and years, and the focus is on identifying the factors that affect the recovery. Contrasting with the practice of investigating disaster impacts to infrastructure or societal systems in isolation, an integrated approach is used in this dissertation. Lifelines, buildings, and persons are modelled in the same computational environment. One contribution of this dissertation is the development of models for infrastructure and social systems of a community. Another contribution is the development of a new approach to simulate the transportation of goods through a network of models. This new approach allows great flexibility in the composition of the transported goods and facilitates the modelling of the competition for resources. Another innovation is the individual modelling of buildings and dwellings, in this work referred to as dwellings, in the community. The socioeconomic demographics of the dwellings determine their capacity to compete for limited resources, which affect their recovery capacity. The integration of socioeconomic demographics, infrastructure, and buildings in the same computational environment allows for a broad range of disaster mitigation actions to be compared. This dissertation assesses the benefits of improving resource management, retrofitting physically vulnerable infrastructure, improving access to funds for recovery, among other actions. The findings in this dissertation can inform pre-disaster plans and help identifying mitigation strategies that improve disaster recovery in communities in British Columbia.
Introducing Taylor Series and Local Approximations using a Historical and Semiotic Approach

In this article we present the results of a qualitative investigation into the teaching and learning of Taylor series and local approximations. In order to perform a comparative analysis, two investigations are conducted: the first is historical and epistemological, concerned with the pedagogical evolution of semantics, syntax and semiotics; the second is a contemporary institutional investigation, devoted to the results of a review of curricula, textbooks and course handouts in Tunisia and the United States. Our results show that contemporary curricula emphasize the algebraic and analytic approaches to the theory but omit the graphical and numerical registers, which both played a large role in the historical development. We contend that by presenting a more historically accurate didactic approach, student learning can be enriched to give a deeper and more conceptually accurate understanding of the topic.
Bortezomib in multiple myeloma: treatment response and survival outcome

Background Bortezomib, a first-in-class proteasome inhibitor, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2003. Bortezomib has come a long way since its development as one of the most effective drugs currently available for treating multiple myeloma. With improved efficacy of combination regimens, we have seen increasing use of its therapeutic spectrum ranging from frontline induction to maintenance therapy. Bortezomib has been integrated into the treatment of myeloma at every disease stage. Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate the disease response and survival outcome in patients with multiple myeloma who were treated with bortezomib as first-line or second-line treatment who had recurrent or refractory disease after systemic chemotherapy. Patients and methods This retrospective study included 23 patients with multiple myeloma who were treated at Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Department, Tanta University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, and were diagnosed between January 2012 and January 2016. Nine patients received bortezomib as a first-line treatment, whereas 14 patients received it as a second-line treatment. Results Bortezomib shows better response rate and survival outcome especially in patients who received it as the first line of treatment. About 52.5% of patients show partial response or better response. Conclusion Bortezomib with dexamethasone gives a response rate and survival outcome better than conventional treatment, dexamethasone alone, or bortezomib single agent. However, bortezomib combination with other chemotherapeutic agents gives more response rate than bortezomib with dexamethasone.
Application of CK 19 and CD 56 Immunohistochemical Markers in the Diagnosis of Thyroid Tumors

1 Junior Resident, Department of Pathology, SGT Medical College and Hospital, Gurugram, Haryana, India 2 Professor and Head, Dept of Pathology, SGT Medical College and Hospital, Gurugram, Haryana, India 3,4 Assistant Professor, Dept of Pathology, SGT Medical College and Hospital, Gurugram, Haryana, India Corresponding Author Dr. Niti Dalal Email: drnitidalal@gmail.com, Mobile No: 09992305000 Abstract Objectives: Immunohistochemical expression of CK19 and CD56 was studied in the differential diagnosis of thyroid tumors as Papillary Carcinoma is the most common thyroid cancer which needs to be differentiated from other Benign follicular lesions and to identify Follicular Variant of Papillary Carcinoma. The aim of this study is to evaluate the immunohistochemical expression of CK19 and CD56 and its correlation with histopathological profile of thyroid tumors. Methods: The study was carried out at SGT Medical College and Hospital, Gurugram which included 24 cases of thyroidectomy specimens (including Follicular Adenoma, Hurthle Cell Adenoma, Papillary Carcinoma) over a time period of two years. Cases of Follicular Carcinoma and Hurthle Cell Carcinoma were also included. Hematoxylin and Eosin staining and immunohistochemical staining for CK19 and CD 56 were done as per standard protocol. Results: The positive expression of CK19 in patients with Papillary Carcinoma was significantly higher than other thyroid lesions. CD56 expression was seen in 41% of benign neoplasms and in 8.4% of malignant neoplasms, out of all Neoplastic lesions. The sensitivity and specificity of CK19 and CD 56 found out to be statistically significant. Conclusion: Expression of CK19 and CD56 is helpful in differentiating Papillary Carcinoma from other thyroid tumors.
Cloud Computing for University Students’ Language Learning

In this article the impact of cloud computing has been shown and the empirical analysis of the effectiveness of the Quizlet service for students has been conducted. The research purpose is to study the cloud computing influence on professional foreign language learning for university students‟ vocabulary development. The range of research methods (theoretical, empirical, and statistical) has been used to reach the research purpose and justify the research findings. To check the effectiveness of applying the Quizlet service in foreign language learning the empirical methods such as testing (written), observation were used as well as the pedagogical experiment, conducted with the law students. The statistical method helped to evaluate the results of the pedagogical experiment. A lot of vocabulary flashcards for the Quizlet service were created by the authors to develop law students‟ legal vocabulary in English classes. Their activities and tasks include Flashcards (tasks: Match, Translate, Click card to see the definition), Learn (task: Match every term and definition correctly two times to finish), Write (task: Type the answer in English), Spell (task: Type what you hear), Test (tasks: Written questions, Matching questions, Multiple choice questions, True/False questions). The results of pre-test and final test in the experimental group proved the effectiveness of cloud computing for university students‟ vocabulary development.
Learners as Writers: A Case Study of EFL Creative Writing Resources and Practices in Indonesia

This research project aims at investigating students’ and teachers’ EFL creative writing practices in Indonesia. This qualitative case study, situated in two universities, involved 11 university students and four teachers. The methods of data collection were interviews, observations, and documents (journals and samples of students’ writings). Amabile’s theory of creativity, Dewantara’s 3N learning principles, and Kaufman and Beghetto’s Four-C developmental trajectory theory were synthesised as the theoretical framework. Some key findings are: ‘novelty’ and ‘originality’ were culturally interpreted; being ‘observant’ emerged as an important attribute; synthesising and using bilingual ability were significant capacities employed in the process; and a few misalignments existed between views and practices.
Understanding The Role of Job Satisfaction For An Employee In Terms of Job Performance

Job performance is being effectiveness in job and shows the level of satisfaction from that. Impressive human resource is the power factor of an organization in compare to others and it is focused on it. In earlier ages, many researchers have been directed on job satisfaction but this still remains an issue for many organizations. The aim of this research paper is to examine the satisfaction level of the employees and helps organizations to know about the elements that influence job satisfaction. The general purpose of this study is to determine the satisfaction level of the employees and helps organizations to know about the factors that influence employee satisfaction.
Prevalence and Bacterial Etiology of Subclinical Mastitis in Dairy Cows in Al Sulaimaniyah District

Comprehensive data regarding subclinical mastitis in dairy cows are essential for implementation of an appropriate control programs for this economically significant disease Such data are unavailable in Al Sulaimaniyah district in Iraqi Kurdistan Region, therefore, this study was designed to determine the prevalence, bacterial causative agents and antimicrobial susceptibility of subclinical mastitis in dairy cows in this district. A total of 288 milk samples obtained from 72 dairy cows in 5 different regions in Al Sulaimaniyah district were investigated for subclinical mastitis using California mastitis test (CMT). Milk samples with positive results to CMT were subjected to bacteriological analysis. Out of the 72 cows tested, 28 (38.89%) showed positive results for subclinical mastitis, of which, 15 were Holstein-Friesian cows, 4 were native cows and 9 were crossbred cows. Regarding age susceptibility, 7 infected cows were 2-4 years old and the other 21 were 5-7 years old. A total of 62 bacterial isolates were recovered and the biochemical tests revealed these isolates belonging to 8 species. Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Streptococcucs agalactiae were the most common bacteria followed by Streptococcucs uberis, Streptococcucs dysgalactiae, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus saprophyticus and Staphylococcus chromogenes respectively. Antibacterial susceptibility testing showed that the simultaneous use of florfenicol, cephalexin, erythromycin and ampicillin may be useful for the treatment of subclinical mastitis cases in cattle in Al Sulaimaniyah district.
Longitudinal state-level effects on change in body mass index among middle-aged and older adults in the USA

Objective: The purpose of this longitudinal study was to examine the effects of state-level socioeconomic status (SES), the density of fast food restaurants and walking to work on body mass index (BMI) among US adults aged 50 years and older. The study sought further to account for the interaction effects of three different hierarchical levels of variables, including time-varying variables and time-invariant variables such as individual and state-level variables. Confounding related to environmental/neighbourhood effects was controlled for through sample selection. Methods: Data were drawn from the 2000–2010 Health and Retirement Study (HRS) and the 2010 US Census. HRS survey participants aged 50 years and older in 2000, residing in the same census tract during 2000–2010 (N = 6,156) comprised the study sample. A three-level growth model was fitted to BMI trajectories. Results: BMI significantly increased over time showing both a linear and quadratic decelerating trajectory (p < .001) where BMI grew faster among sampled adults in their early 50s. Women living in the US states with a lower state-level SES had higher BMIs, while men with higher state-level SES had a higher BMI (b = −.242, p = .013). In states with a higher proportion of people who walked to work, Hispanics had higher BMIs at baseline and a lower BMI growth rate, compared with non-Hispanic whites (b = −.033, p < .001). Conclusions: Obesity interventions specific to adults aged 50 years and older require greater emphasis. Potential health inequalities regarding weight gain can be ameliorated through tailoring interventions based on sex, environmental and state-level SES influences.
Autecology of the lizard Colobosauroides cearensis (Squamata: Gymnophthalmidae) from Brazilian semiarid Caatinga

Autecology of the lizard Colobosauroides cearensis (Squamata: Gymnophthalmidae) from Brazilian semiarid Caatinga. Colobosauroides cearensis is a diurnal lizard with a relictual distribution associated with forested habitats in the Brazilian Caatinga Domain. Knowledge of the natural history of this secretive lizard is scarce. Herein, the diet, reproduction, sexual dimorphism, microhabitat use, and thermal ecology of C. cearensis are described based on fieldwork in 2015–2017 in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The diet of the lizards is composed exclusively of arthropods, with Formicidae being the most important prey category. Numerical and volumetric niche breadths are 5.52 and 9.2 respectively, and trophic niche overlap between females and males is 0.3. Males are distinguished from females by the larger size of the males and the presence of femoral pores. Colobosauroides cearensis is cryptozoic, inhabiting the leaf litter and having no direct contact with the soil or solar radiation. The average body temperature of the lizards is 30.4 ± 3.3°C, which is positively correlated with the air temperature. Gravid females with fixed clutch size of two eggs are found in early rainy season. Oviposition occurs between April and May (when the highest number of juveniles are observed). Sexual maturity occurs early in males and testicular volume is significantly correlated with body size.
Production and quality of the silage of sorghum intercropped with Paiaguas palisadegrass in different forage systems and at different maturity stages

As part of the search for sustainability in production systems, systems of annual crops intercropped with tropical forage plants have recently been used for silage production. Therefore, in the present study we aimed to evaluate the dry matter yield, fermentative parameters and nutritional value of the silage of sorghum intercropped with Paiaguas palisadegrass in different forage systems and maturity stages in a crop-livestock integration system. The experiment was conducted at the Goiano Federal Institute (Instituto Federal Goiano), Rio Verde Campus, Goias, Brazil, in a completely randomised design with four replications in a 5 × 3 factorial arrangement with five forage systems (monocropped sorghum, monocropped Paiaguas palisadegrass, sorghum row intercropped with Paiaguas palisadegrass, sorghum inter-row intercropped with Paiaguas palisadegrass and sorghum oversown and intercropped with Paiaguas palisadegrass) and three maturity stages of the sorghum (milky, soft dough and hard dough). The results show that for all sowing methods, the silages of the intercropping systems harvested in the hard-dough stage provide a higher yield per area than did the monocropped sorghum and Paiaguas palisadegrass. The intercropping of sorghum with Paiaguas palisadegrass in crop-livestock integration systems could become an important option for the production of silage because intercropping minimises the inconveniences resulting from the fermentation process of the silage of monocropped grasses and improves the quality of the silage. These findings show this intercropping method to be advantageous strategy for the production of supplemental roughage in addition to contributing to the formation of pasture after the crops have been harvested for ensiling.