Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
GLLs Revisited: Language Learning Strategies Employed by Good Indonesian EFL Learners

The study aimed at describing the characteristics of good Indonesian EFL learners, finding learning strategies employed by good Indonesian EFL learners, and describing how the good Indonesian EFL learners plan, monitor and evaluate their learning. The researcher employed descriptive qualitative research by using in-depth interviews, observations and document examinations as techniques of data collection. The collected data were analyzed by using Miles and Huberman’s model consisting of three steps: data reduction, data display and conclusion drawing and verification. The research findings showed, there are at least seven characteristics of Indonesian good EFL learners: (1) coming from ordinary families and diverse family backgrounds, (2) having high motivation and positive attitude, (3) having extrovert, sociable, confident and goal oriented personality traits and diverse language aptitude, (4) having good intellectual competence (smart), (5) being able to take charge of their own learning by taking various learning actions (creative), (6) being actively participate and not afraid of making mistakes and, (7) having willingness or ability to personalize the language. The findings also showed that the participants employed various strategies in their language learning such as cognitive, metacognitive, social, memory, compensation and affective strategies. In addition, all of the participants planed, monitored and evaluated their learning. Their plans include setting goals and targets, preparing for English lessons and exam, and seeking opportunities to learn and use the language. They monitored their learning by checking their academic reports, consulting with teacher, and taking English proficiency tests. One of the participants also had parents monitoring and evaluation. In evaluation, they checked their academic records, compared the records with others, and made better plan for future learning. Keywords : good language learners (GLLs), characteristics, learning strategies.
Design and Implementation of Personalized Web Search Using Server Side Cache Approach

: Internet most vital information retrieval service is the World Wide Web (WWW). It act as a media for retrieving information related to education, hospital, marketing, games, sports, society,politics,history and Finance etc. The utter volume of networking growth, cyber physical social systems (CPSS) provides huge information and that will leads to the information overload on the web so getting relevant information for achieving the search results and user intention capturing has acquired as a major challenge specifically in personalized websites. Traditional crawlers face complexity in locating the challenges brought by this growing amount of data. So we used real-time location and relevant feedback technology for intelligent framework for personalized websites in CPSSs. Also for getting précised results proposed an implicit relevant feedback based on click-through data analysis, which can generate connection between result and user search query. For enhancing the modified parameters and ranking quality we designed personalized PageRank algorithm from user feedbacks in interest group.
38. OA_Abhishek_2_3_32

Background: A thorough understanding of the Rheumatic Heart disease is important to aid in the management of patients with RHD. We hereby thus study various presentations, distributions, clinical profile of various types of valvular involvement in patients with RHD, complications of RHD such as heart failure, arrhythmias, chamber dilation, thromboembolic manifestation, pulmonary hypertension etc. Methods: Total 100 patients of age more than 12 years with Rheumatic heart disease attending medicine and cardiology department were enrolled and studied for demographic details, clinical presentation and complications. Results: Most common age of presentation of valvular heart disease was 21-30 years (41%) with females (57%) preponderance. Mitral valve involvement was the most common (72%), while tricuspid & pulmonary valve involvements were rare. Mitral stenosis 33%) was the most common valvular lesion followed by mitral stenosis with mitral regurgitation. Conclusion: Each valvular lesion in Rheumatic heart disease presented with varied demographic characteristics with peculiar clinical presentation and complication rate.
HAEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS AND SOME COAGULATION PROFILE IN MALARIA PATIENTS

Background: Malaria parasites belong to the genus plasmodium. There are approximately 156 named species of plasmodium which infect various species of vertibrate. Four are known to infect humans – p.falciparum, p.vivax, p. malariae and p.ovale. It transmitted by the bite of infected anopheles mosqutoes. Malaria can cause thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, leucocytosis, anaemia and intravascular coagulation or bleeding. Objective: the purpose of this study was to assess the CBC parameters and some coagulation profile in malaria and correlate parameters with parasite density , type of malaria parasite , age and gender of patient. Materials and Method: A case control study was done in 60 malaria patient (30 plasmodium falciparum and 30 plasmodium vivax ) and 30 normal control. Complete blood count was stimated by full automated mindary and the coagulation profile was tested by coagulometer. Result: CBC count and some coagulation profile was estimated by automation showed that HB, PLTS and HCT was significant decrease and affected by increasing of density ,RBCS and WBCs and MCHC was significant decrease but they are not affected by density MCHC was affected by type of malaria. Lymphocyte and granulocyte were significant difference between p.falciparum and plasmodium vivax (p.value <0.05). PT was significant prolongation in malaria and it was affected by increase of parasitaemia (prolong), but the PTT level was shorting and also affected by incrase of parasite density. Conclusion: The study concluded that different species of malaria (falciparum and vivax ) has profound hematological effect in sudanese patients, it can cause thrompocytopenia ,anaemia ,leukopenia, prolong PT and shorting APTT. KEYWORD: Malaria, falciparum, vivax, CBC, PT, PTT, Mindary, Coagulometer, parasite density. *Corresponding Author: Dr. Enas Ali Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Al-Neelain University, Khartoum, Sudan.
An evaluation of stress responses, simplicity and cost of pinhole castration as an alternative technique for male dog sterilization

Pinhole castration is a novel minimally invasive procedure for calf or kid castration. We evaluated stress, simplicity and costs of the technique in mongrel puppies (N=15). The puppies were divided into three groups: control i.e. not treated; second surgical castration and third pinhole castration. Stress was monitored by daily recording of rectal temperatures and assay of plasma cortisol concentration. Testicular histopathology was used to evaluate effectiveness of the method. Material requirements, costs and length of pinhole or surgical castration cases were compared. Surgery provoked higher febrile and cortisol responses than pinhole castration, however, the responses took longer to resolve in the pinhole treated animals. Each pinhole procedure required: xylazine 2% (0.2ml), syringe, needle and suture (10cm). Surgery meanwhile, required: xylazine 2% (0.2ml), 2 syringes, suture (15cm), razor, surgical blade, antibiotics, antiseptics, cotton and 1 ml ketamine (50mg/ml). Material cost for a surgery case was about thrice a pinhole case. Average time for pinhole was 14 minutes while surgery took about 35 minutes. We concluded that, compared to standard surgical castration, the pinhole technique is, less stressful, quicker, simpler and is a cheaper alternative for male dog sterilization. The technique should, therefore, be popularized in veterinary schools and practices for wider application.
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF STEERING KNUCKLE FOR WEIGHT REDUCTION

: The weight of the vehicle is going on increasing due to additional luxurious and safety features. The increasing weight of the vehicle affects the fuel efficiency and overall performance of the vehicle. Therefore the weight reduction of the vehicle is the real need of today’s automotive industry. Steering knuckle is one of critical component of vehicle. It links suspension, steering system, wheel hub and brake to the chassis. There is scope to reduce the un sprung weight vehicle. Steering Knuckle is a non-standard part and subjected to various loads at different conditions. Weight reduction of steering knuckle is the objective of this exercise for optimization. Typically, the finite element software like OptiStruct (Hyper Works) is utilized to achieve this purpose. For optimization, Nastran/Ansys/Abaqus could also be utilized. The targeted weight or mass reduction for this exercise is about 5% without compromising on the structural strength.
Biostimulatory Effect of Shilajeet on Wheat (Triticum astivum) Seed Germination

A presoaking treatment of Shilajeet at three different concentrations (10, 100 and 1000ppm) was given for 8 hours to surface sterilized (with 0.1 % HgCl 2 ) seeds of wheat (Lokman variety). There was an increase of 12% and 24% in seed germination at third day of treatment with 10ppm and 100pm shilajeet concentrations, respectively. Enhanced growth of root and shoots were recorded on 6 th day of germination. Enzymatic analysis of shilajeet treated germinated seeds revealed increase in activity of ? -amylase (EC, 3.2.1.1), Starch-phosphorylase (EC 2.4.1.1) and Hexokinase (EC 2.7.1.1), the indicator enzymes of seed germination. However, the 1000ppm treatment exhibited an inhibitory effect on percentage germination, seedling growth and on enzyme activities. Increased enzyme activities were also accompanied by the enhancement of water soluble protein in 10ppm and 100ppm shilajeet treated germinated seeds. Keywords: Seed germination, Enzymes, Shilajeet, Triticum astivum
Measuring Factors of Employment by Classification Tree Models

: This paper presents a case study on data mining modeling, based on classification trees. The study analyzes data from a national household survey, which provides information about Irish labour and unemployment status of the respondents. Based on trained predictive models, we address some gaps in previous studies by providing means to measure and rank the employment factors and analyze their role over the studied period. Results from experiments show that features representing age and education appear as top factors affecting the employment status. Studying further each of those by VEC analysis, we find empirically the role of their values in employment success. Measuring the model performance, we came to the conclusion, that a carefully trained classification tree can outperform neural networks trained on the same data in terms of accuracy, but underperforms neural nets in terms of AUC.
Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Mytomycin-C Application in Laser-Assisted Subepithelial Keratectomy (LASEK)

Purpose: To evaluate 1) if very low dose (0.01%) intraoperative Mytomycin-C (MMC) is effective in preventing postoperative corneal haze, (2) if a short-fixed MMC duration is as effective as a duration which varies based on refractive error, and (3) if varying MMC duration affects recovery after LASEK. Setting: Subspecialty refractive practice Methods: The study was conducted on 103 patients (206 eyes) who underwent LASEK for myopia, hyperopia and/or astigmatism. All right eyes received a 10-second application of 0.01% MMC intraoperatively. All left eyes served as a control and received 0.01% MMC for a duration (0 80 sec) varying based on degree of refractive error, as many clinicians currently do. Results: Out of 206 eyes treated with 0.01% MMC after LASEK, 18 eyes developed trace to 1+ haze. Out of the 18 affected eyes, 10 eyes were right and 8 eyes were left, indicating that there was no statistically significant difference in haze formation between a short-fixed vs. variable MMC application time (p = 0.0194). There was no significant difference in mean time needed to reach the intended refraction between the two treatment groups. Conclusion: 0.01% intraoperative MMD was effective at preventing post-op corneal haze in the vast majority of cases, some of which involved very high prescriptions. Both a short-fixed duration and one that varied based on refractive error were effective. Neither dosing schedule interfered with post-op recovery. Clinicians concerned about possible MMC toxicity can be reassured that they can decrease the concentration of MMC used, and reduce application duration, without compromising efficacy.
Role of Artemisia absinthium on Lipid Peroxidation in the Brain Tissues of STZ Lured Diabetic Rats

The relation between elevated glucose levels, high free-radical activity, and the resultant complications in diabetes is significant for understanding the progression of the disease. The intent of this study is to assess the extent of oxidative damage, through recording the levels of malondialdehyde measured as thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances, which is an index of lipid peroxidation, in the brain of diabetic rats that are experimentally subjected to streptozotocin injection. Methanol leaf extract of Artemisia absinthium was administered orally (500 mg/kg body weight) and the effect of the extract on plasma glucose, plasma insulin and the levels of thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, was estimated in streptozotocininduced diabetic rats. Metformin was used as standard reference drug. A significant increase in the activities of plasma insulin and a decrease in the plasma glucose levels was observed in diabetic rats on treatment with 500 mg/kg body weight of Methanol leaf extract of A. absinthium and metformin for 8 weeks. Both the treated groups showed a significant decline in the thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances and lipid peroxides formation in the brain, suggesting its role in protection against lipid peroxidation induced membrane damage. Hence, the resultant data propose a possible antiperoxidative effect of Methanol leaf extract of A. absinthium in addition to its antidiabetic effect that may be used for therapeutic purposes. Busineni Jayasimha Goud *1 , Poornima D 2
CORRELATES OF COPING WITH THE CHALLENGES OF INCARCERATION AMONG NIGERIAN PRISON INMATES

This paper investigated the correlates of coping with the challenges of incarceration among Nigerian prison inmates. The study was carried out in Port Harcourt Prison, Rivers State, Nigeria. The population of the study consisted of 2,997 inmates, of Port Harcourt Prison while the sample was 250 inmates who were composed through stratified random sampling technique from the population. Relevant data for testing the five null hypotheses formulated for the study were gathered through indirect administration of copies of “Correlates of Coping with Challenges of Incarceration Questionnaire (CCCIQ)” on the sample. The questionnaire was developed by the researchers’. Its reliability co-efficient which was ascertained through the test retest method within an interval of two weeks was 0.78. Statistical analysis was carried out with t-test of independent mean scores and the results show that sex, years of incarceration, educational level, nature of incarceration and marital status have significant influence on coping with the challenges of incarceration among prison inmates. These results were discussed and some recommendations also made. One of the recommendations is that programmes and policies that will increase the ability of prison inmates to cope with their challenges should be put in place by the government and concerned non-governmental organizations.
The Effect of Motivation on Tax Compliance: A Case of Tax Administration in Bayelsa State of Nigeria

The purpose of this paper is to determine the motivational factors leading to voluntary tax compliance with specific focus on selected taxpayers under the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) system in Bayelsa State. Data was collected through the administration of structured questionnaire. Analyses were performed using version 19 of E-VIEW with ordinary least squares regression analysis and the Mann Whiteney U-test. It was found that public participation in tax policy formulation has no significant effect on tax compliance; that goal- oriented tax policies will lead to an increase in tax compliance and that effective and satisfactory use of tax revenue by government will significantly increase the level of tax compliance in Bayelsa State. It was concluded that goal-oriented tax policies and judicious use of tax revenue are critical factors in taxpayers’ compliance. It is recommended that tax policies be tied to specific goals with government providing sufficient evidence of better utilization of tax revenue to achieve voluntary tax compliance. Keywords: Tax Compliance, Motivation, Tax Administration, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Effect of Aqueous Extract of Roselle Calyx (Hibiscus sabdariffa Linn) on Hidrogen Peroxide Induced Oxidative Stress of Rat Red Blood Cell Membranes

Hisbiscus sabdariffa Linn or Roselle is traditional herbs are widely used to treat various diseases. Roselle is rich with natural antioxidant agents such as anthocyanins, vitamin C, protocatechuic acid (PCA) and others. High oxygen reactive species (ROS) such as hidrogen peroxide (H2O2) cause oxidative stress on rat red blood cell (RBC) membrane and lead to hemolysis. The purpose of this in vitro study is to evaluate the effect of aqueous extract calyx Roselle pre-treated on rats RBC membrane towards oxidative stress induced by H2O2. Aqueous extract of calyx Roselle are used on three difference doses of concentration of 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 mg/ml. The result showed that aqueous extract of calyx Roselle at 0.5 mg/ml concentration as a screening dose was the safest dose based on the reduction about 1.21% of hemolysis. The value was almost near to 1.19% of 0.9% NaCl group (negative control). Furthermore, at dose of 0.5 mg/ml aqueous extract of calyx Roselle studied revealed about 53% reduction via RBC percentage hemolysis when induced by 10 mM H2O2. The study was also measured the concentration of malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity towards 10 mM H2O2 induction. MDA concentration and SOD activity shows significantly increase as well as the decrease of GSH activity at p value <0.001 compare to 0.9% NaCl control group. Meanwhile, the study on pre-treated RBC with 0.5 mg/ml aqueous extract of calyx Roselle indicated reduction of MDA concentration and SOD activity significantly reduced (p<0.05) whereas GSH activity also significantly increase (p<0.05) compare with control group. In conclusion, this study found that concentration of dose 0.5 mg/ml aqueous extract of calyx Roselle provide a protective effect against oxidative stress induced damage on RBC membrane by 10 mM H2O2 induction.
Low-Dose Ketamine Infusion in Pediatric Spinal Fusion Surgery Promotes Faster Emergence

Spinal fusion surgery is becoming a common major orthopedic operation performed in children and adolescents for the treatment of congenital, neuromuscular and idiopathic scoliosis. The anesthetic plan and postoperative pain management for patients undergoing spinal fusion must address several challenges [1,2] which include blood loss, infection and possible neurological impairment. Additionally, inadequate pain control results in ileus, nausea, poor oral intake, inadequate mobilization, delayed hospital discharge, and unanticipated hospital readmission [3].
Comparison of Amount of Root Resorption Seen in Incisors Radiographically During Active Orthodontic Treatment Using RVG and IOPA- An In Vivo Study

Objective: The aim of the present study was to measure the amount of external root resorption of incisors and also to evaluate which diagnostic tool is better for diagnosis of root resorption during active orthodontic treatment. Materials and Methods: The study sample consisted of 30 patients (18 females and 12 males) with first premolar extractions. Retraction was done on 0.019 x 0.025 SS wire by active tie backs (intra-arch). The total sum of 120 teeth, the maxillary and mandibular right and left central incisors, of 30 patients were observed radiographically by using RVG and IOPA. To measure and compare the amount of root resorption of central incisors, all the peri-apical radiographs and radiovisiographs were obtained at: Pre-treatment (T0), after initial levelling and alignment (T1), after six months of retraction (T2). To measure the amount of root resorption, the difference of this length (L) among different stages i.e. pre-treatment (T0), after levelling and alignment (T1), after six months of retraction (T2) was calculated. Results: On comparing the two methods statistically for both the arches, the difference between two methods was found to be significant at all the three time intervals (p < 0.001) with the IOPA and RVG. Root resorption during T0 T1 of all the incisors measured by both IOPA and RVG was found to be statistically significant only between T0 and T2 and between T1 and T2 intervals (p < 0.001). Conclusion: There was no statistically significant changes in root length from pre-treatment stage to the levelling and alignment stage in upper and lower incisors. Although, statistically significant amount of root resorption was found between the pre-treatment stage and after 6 months of retraction. Also, mean root length of upper and lower incisor by RVG was found to be statistically significantly higher than that measured by IOPA. Therefore, RVG is considered to be the better diagnostic tool for root resorption than IOPA.
Linear Accelerator Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Intraocular Malignant Melanoma

Objective: Linear accelerator based stereotactic radiosurgery of intraocular malignant melanoma is a method to treat uveal melanoma (ciliary body and choroid). Material and Methods: Retrospective clinic-based study of patients with posterior uveal melanoma in stage T1 - T3 who underwent stereotactic radiosurgery at linear accelerator in period 2001- 2013. Results: In group of 123 patients with posterior uveal melanoma treated with one day session stereotactic radiosurgery the median tumor volume was 0.6 cm3 (0.2 - 1.0 cm3). Patient age ranged from 25 to 82 years with a median of 55 years. The therapeutic dose applied to melanoma was 35.0 Gy, median maximal dose applied was 49.0 Gy (37.0 - 54.0 Gy). In the group of small tumors the volume regression was verified in 6 months and 12 months interval after the therapy by ultrasound and MRI (there was no presence of increase of the elevation). In 24 months interval the tumor regression was present in 25 cases from 35 cases (71.4 %). Tumor local control was successful in 95 % of patients in 2 years interval after stereotactic radiosurgery and in 85 % of patients in 5 years interval after stereotactic radiosurgery. Secondary enucleation due secondary glaucoma was necessary in 14 patients (11.4 %) in 3 to 5 year interval after irradiation. Conclusion: One step LINAC based stereotactic radiosurgery with a single dose 35.0 Gy is treatment option to treat T1 to T3 stage intraocular melanoma. primary uveal melanoma. the three decades diagnostic methods have improved and radiotherapy (external beam, charged particle or brachytherapy) the preferred treatment for most patients with uveal melanoma. The desire to improve survival and preserve vision in patients with uveal melanoma has stimulated the development of alternative therapies. Different radiation modalities are currently in use in treatment of posterior uveal melanoma. One of the methods of “conservative” approach is the Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) by linear accelerator.