Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
[Social inequalities in fruit and vegetable consumption by household characteristics in Argentina].

Low consumption of fruits and vegetables contributes to an increased burden of non-communicable diseases. In order to analyze the impact of different factors on fresh fruit and vegetable consumption, an observational, correlational, and cross-sectional study was conducted using data collected in the 2017-2018 National Household Expenditure Survey. We calculated apparent intake of fresh fruits and vegetables in net grams. Descriptive bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted using multiple linear regression. Apparent intake of fresh fruits and vegetables was well below the recommended level; the lowest consumption was observed in households with lower incomes, with lower educational levels, without elderly members, with children under age 14, with a male head of household, and those residing in the Argentine Northeast region. Identifying social inequalities in food consumption contributes to the development of policies aimed at promoting food and nutrition security.
Presence of Cytidine S'-Monophospho-TV-acetylneuraminic Acid:Gal/21- 3GalNAc-R a(2-3)-Sialyltransferase in Normal Human Leukocytes and Increased Activity of This Enzyme in Granulocytes from Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Patients1

We have examined granulocytes from patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and from normal subjects to determine whether activity of a specific sialyltransferase might account for the aberrant sialylation of CMinked membrane oligosaccharides in CML cells. Total membrane preparations of morphologically mature CML and normal granulocytes were tested for sialyltransferase activity using the substrates galactosy! -/31-3-A'-acetyl-D-galactosamine-a-O-nitrophenyl and A'-acetyl-D-galactosamine-a-phenyl. W-Acetyl-D-galactosamine-a-phenyl was not an acceptor with either CML or normal cells. With galactosyl-j81-3Af-acetyl-D-galactosamine-a-O-nitrophenyl, sialyltransferase activity was 2.8 times higher in CML cells compared to normal cells. Product iden tification by high performance liquid chromatography showed that en zyme from both normal and CML granulocytes linked sialic acid to galactosyl-fll-S-AT-acetyl-D-galactosamine-R by the o(2-3) and not the a(2-f>) linkage. The enzyme CMP-/V-acetylneuraminic acid: galactosyl01-3-,/V-acetyl-D-galactosamine-R a(2-3)-sialyltransferase has not pre viously been described in human granulocytes. The marked increase in activity of this enzyme in CML and the resulting increase in sialylation may contribute to the pathophysiological behavior of CML granulocytes.
Effectiveness of Health Education Programme on Mother’s Knowledge Regarding Behavioral Problems of Pre Scholars in a Rural Community.

Introduction: Behavioral problems became the common problems in preschoolers and often cause disruption for the parents. Behavioral problems are the most common problems during childhood but sometimes children get rid of these problems. The common behavioral problems are tantrums, power struggle, whining, swearing etc. The behavior of preschooler children is reflected by parenting style by which they brought up their children. The structured teaching programme is much effective to improve the knowledge of mothers regarding behavioral problems of preschoolers. Methods: A Quasi-experimental study with pre/post-intervention phases using the quantitative method of data collection conducted among mothers in rural community, Lahore, to determine the effectiveness of health education regarding behavioral problems of preschoolers. The sample size was 60 by using convenient sampling technique. SPSS version 21 statistical software was used for data analysis and a 95% confidence interval was used in this study with a P ≤ 0.05 considered statistically significant. Results: Results showed that the total mean of knowledge before intervention was 13.06 but after intervention, the total mean of knowledge was 22.54. The structured teaching programme has increased the knowledge of mothers regarding behavioral problems of prescoolers. Conclusions: This study has demonstrated the structured teaching programme in community is much effective to improve the knowledge of mothers regarding behavioral problems of preschoolers. The mean knowledge score on behavioral problems increased significantly after the teaching sessions. quantitative Data was collected using A Data was analysed SPSS The study was
Effect of surface modification of BiFeO3 on the dielectric, ferroelectric, magneto-dielectric properties of polyvinylacetate/BiFeO3 nanocomposites

Bismuth ferrite (BiFeO3) is considered as one of the most promising materials in the field of multiferroics. In this work, a simple green route as well as synthetic routes has been used for the preparation of pure phase BiFeO3. An extract of Calotropis Gigantea flower was used as a reaction medium in green route. In each case so formed BiFeO3 particles are of comparable quality. These particles are in the range of 50–60 nm and exhibit mixed morphology (viz., spherical and cubic) as confirmed by TEM analysis. These pure phase BiFeO3 nanoparticles were first time surface modified effectively by mean of two silylating agent’s viz., tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) and (3-Aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APTES). Modified and unmodified BiFeO3 nanoparticles were efficiently introduced into polyvinylacetate (PVAc) matrix. It has been shown that nanocomposite prepared by modified BiFeO3 comprise superior dispersion characteristics, improved ferroelectric properties and favorable magneto-dielectric properties along with excellent wettability in compare to nanocomposite prepared by unmodified BiFeO3. These preliminary results demonstrate possible applications of this type of nanocomposites particularly in the field of multiferroic coating and adhesives.
[Oral and rectal microbiota of callitrichids (Callithrix sp.) in an anthropized area of the Atlantic Forest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil]

Proximity of nonhuman primates (NHP) to humans can be considered a risk factor for transmission of pathogens between these two populations. This study investigated the oral and rectal aerobic bacterial microbiota of marmosets in an anthropized area of the Atlantic Forest located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and performed phenotypic tests for detection of multidrug-resistant bacteria. Twenty-one samples (14 from the oral cavity and seven from the rectum) were collected from 14 Callithrix sp. captured in two sites of the forest near human dwellings. The most frequent species identified from the oral cavity swabs were Klebsiella oxytoca (50.0%), K. pneumoniae (28.6%), Kluyvera ascorbata (21.4%) and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (21.4%), whereas the species most commonly identified from the rectum swabs were K. and Escherichia coli (28.6%). All isolates of family Enterobacteriaceae showed no extended spectrum β-lactamase production by disk-diffusion and automated detection tests. In the search for carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae these isolates presented no resistance to the imipenem, meropenem and ertapenem antibiotics. The isolate of Staphylococcus aureus was susceptible to oxacillin and the isolate of Enterococcus was susceptible to vancomycin. All isolated bacteria showed zoonotic potential, thus posing a risk to species conservation and public health.
Caracterização reológica de redes poliméricas de actina: medição e modelagem numérica

An outstanding problem of cellular mechanics is how to relate changes on the cytoskeleton which result in modifications of the viscoelastic properties of the cells. The proposal of this work is to understand the mechanical behavior of actin fibers, the major component of cytoskeleton, by means of experiments and development of a computational model that describe it, in an attempt to understand the microscopic origins of the viscoelasticity of F-actin networks. In this context, extensive scientific literature has focused on models of specific behaviors of the cytoskeleton fibers, specifically on actin filaments. However, the global question related to the cellular level remains open. In vitro actin solutions experiments were the starting point to study the mechanical behavior of the fibers. The produced experimental data was the gold standard to the numerical models that was developed to simulate the viscoelastic properties of the actin network. Thus, we built an experimental and computational framework to study the mechanical properties of the cytoskeleton, by the means of its most abundant component.
Influence of austenitic interlayer on the properties of stellite padding welds after impact-hardening

Stellites (Co-Cr-W-C) are the specific group of coating materials used for surface modification of the engineering materials and for remanufacturing. The aim of the paper was to research the influence of austenitic (308LSi) interlayer on hardening rate of stellite 1 and stellite 6 after impact hardening. The samples have been cladded by TIG welding method with interlayer and without. Before impact hardening the samples have been visually and penetrant non-destructive tested. The samples after impact hardening have been tested by metallographic and Vickers hardness methods. The highest impact hardening effect have been revealed for coatings deposited with interlayer. The highest impact hardening effect was achieved for the padding welds produced with the interlayer, i.e. for stellite 1 (increased by 29.8%) and stellite 6 (increased by 42.7%). The hardening of the coating samples deposited without interlayer was lower and amounted to stellite 1 (increased by 13.7%) and stellite 6 (increased by 29.8%) respectively. The highest hardness values were obtained for impact-hardened cladded welds without the use of an interlayer (stellite 1; 790 HV0.1 and stellite 6; 732 HV0.1). The use of an interlayer reduces the hardness of the stellite coating while increasing the susceptibility to hardening and plastic deformation of the produced coating.
Equilibrium of Nitrous Acid-Catalyzed Oxidation of Neptunium in Nitric Acid-TBP Extraction System

The redox equilibrium of neptunium with nitric and nitrous acids, NpO2++(3/2)H++(1/2)NO3-=NpO22++(1/2)HNO2+(1/2)H2O was studied in 3 to 6M nitric acid solutions by 30vol% TBP-dodecane extraction. The equilib rium distribution ratio of neptunium was shown to be expressed by D=D6R/(1+R), where R is [Np(VI)]/[Np(V)] and D6 the distribution ratio of pure Np(VI). To examine the dependence of the apparent concentration constant for the reaction, Kapp=[NP(VI)][HNO2]1/2/[Np(V)][HNO3]t2 on nitric acid concentration, the redox potentials of HNO3/HNO2 solutions were measured which revealed that the activity correction on H+, NO3-, HNO2 and H2O was effective enough to give an ideal Nernst relationship for the potential of HNO3/HNO2. With using the activity coefficient quotient, Y=ys2/(yuaw)1/2(ys: stoichiometric activity coefficient of nitric acid, yu: activity coefficient of HNO2, aw: rational activity of water), the apparent concentration constant Kapp was shown to be expressed by Kapp=KmixY, where Kmix=[Np(VI)]{HNO2}1/2{H2O}1/2/[NP(V)]{H+}3/2{NO3-}1/2 and log Kmix=-2.77 and log Y=-0.13, 0.02 and 0.28 for [HNO3]t=3, 4 and 6M, respectively.
A modified split hopkinson torsional bar in studying shear localization

A modified split Hopkinson torsional bar (SHTB) is introduced to eliminate the effect of the loading reverberation of the standard SHTB on the study of evolution of shear localization. The effect, the cause and the method by which to eliminate loading wave reverberation are carefully analysed and discussed. By means of the modified apparatus, the post-mortem observation of tested specimens can provide data on actual evolution of micro-structure and micro-damage during shear localization. Some test results of shear banding conducted with this apparatus support the use of the modified design. Moreover, the modification makes possible the correlation of evolving micro-structures to the transient shear stress-strain recording.
Building Information Modeling for Airports

The objective of this synthesis is to deliver information about the general, current state of the art and practice in building information modeling (BIM) applications in industry and to provide a snapshot of existing experience related to the emergence of BIM in North American airports. The goal is to provide information about BIM and assist airports in understanding available opportunities, benefits, and value related to engaging in BIM. Information used in this study was acquired through a review of the literature and interviews with airport operators and industry experts. The study reveals that most of the respondent airports targeted in this study are in the early phases of BIM adoption—discovering barriers and overcoming barriers to implementation related to integration issues. However, a few airports are at the forefront of implementing and deploying BIM, such as Denver, Los Angeles, and Boston Logan. The results showed that BIM benefits are not generally realized in the short term. The importance of quantifying BIM benefit for cost savings and committing to long-term implementation was noted. Although the BIM activity levels for the airports currently range from low to very high, airports are realizing (basic) project-level BIM benefits, such as cost savings generated from early detection of issues. However, most have not yet fully integrated BIM throughout their organizations and are, therefore, not realizing organization-level (full facility life cycle) benefits, which is where the greatest benefit of BIM is realized.
Relationship between Diagnostic Components of Metabolic Syndrome or Head Circumference and Cognition by ApoE genotype in the Elderly

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Why organizational loyalty programs cannot prevent switching In highly competitive retail markets, a major concern for firms is customer switching to competitors. Switching can lead to lower profits and higher costs (Reichheld and Sasser,

Purpose – Loyalty programs are designed to create switching costs, which reduce customers’ desire to leave. However, in practice, these programs are often misapplied; that is, most companies inadvertently treat all customers as equal. While ample research has examined the role of loyalty reward programs in facilitating customer loyalty, little is known about the extent to which individual-level cultural values moderate customer loyalty measures of trust and affective commitment and how this impacts the effectiveness of loyalty programs; that is, consumers’ intentions to “stick” with the program or to switch. Design/methodology – This study uses a quasi experiment combined with an extensive survey to collect the data. Findings – Based on data collected from one industrial country and four emerging countries, the results show that loyalty programs do not universally prevent switching behavior. Instead, this study finds that individual-level uncertainty avoidance and collectivist values significantly moderate the effects. Originality/value – This study helps advance our understanding of how international retailers can increase their loyalty program effectiveness and reduce customer switching to competitors.
Blowing Smoke?HowEarly-Stage Investors InterpretHopefulDiscoursewithin EntrepreneuriallyOrientedBusiness Plans

This study examines howwritten expressions of entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and hope may affect investor evaluations of funding potential in business plan competitions. To understand why some firms are evaluated more favorably, we combine screening and signaling theory when analyzing early-stage venture-investor communication. Findings support that expressions of EOwhile business planning contribute to greater expressions of hope to cope with the Knightian uncertainty when developing new business models. Results suggest that the impact of hopeful dialogue on investor impressions of fundability critically depends upon the presence or absence of past founder financial investment. Implications for future research are discussed.
Understanding Consumer Satisfaction in Emerging Markets: The case of Chinese Mobile Devices in Nigeria Abstract

Findings We found that weak regulatory environment opened the Nigerian mobile market to the influx of mobile devices from Chinese local manufacturers. Though largely absent in developed markets, Chinese mobile devices are household names in Africa, particularly Nigeria. Having studied the Nigerian market, Chinese mobile device manufacturers have incorporated features and specifications in their mobile devices that are adapted specifically to this market. Our findings also show that these ‘China phones and tablets’ are significantly inferior to those manufactured by global brands.
A wrist extension for MIT-MANUS

In 1991, a novel robot named MIT-MANUS was introduced as a test bed to study the potential of using robots to assist in and quantify the neuro-rehabilitation of motor function. It introduced a new brand of therapy, offering a highly back-drivable mechanism with a soft and stable feel for the user. MIT-MANUS proved an excellent fit for the rehabilitation of shoulder and elbow of stroke patients with results in clinical trials showing a reduction of impairment in these joints. The greater reduction in impairment was limited to the group of muscles exercised. This suggests a need for additional robots to rehabilitate other target areas on the body. The focus here is the development and implementation of a robot for wrist rehabilitation, designed to provide three rotational degrees of freedom. This paper covers the basic system design and characteristics along with a description of therapy. We are presently conducting clinical trials at the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital (White Plains, NY). If improvemtents comparable to those seen for shoulder and elbow are seen with the wrist robot, then rehabilitation therapists will have a pair of powerful robotic tools at their disposal to promote both impairment reduction and functional independence (MIT-MANUS and wrist robot).
Calculating Utilization Rates for Rubber Tired Grapple Skidders in the Southern United States

Utilization rate is an important factor in calculating machine rates for forest harvesting machines. Machine rates allow an evaluation of harvesting system costs and facilitate comparisons between different systems and machines. There are many factors that affect utilization rate. These include mechanical delays, non-mechanical delays, operational lost time, and personnel time. As a result utilization rate can be highly variable and difficult to accurately estimate without detailed information. This paper reports on an ongoing study to measure the utilization rates for forest harvesting machines in the southern US, specifically rubber tired grapple skidders. Electronic service recorders were mounted on four grapple skidders on a harvesting operation in east central Alabama. To date, 44 working days have been monitored for three of the skidders and 19 for the fourth machine. The average utilization rate ranged from 76.5 percent to 64.8 percent.
Modeling of the nonlinear, axial vibrations of the rotor assembly in a disc refiner

Cet article presente un modele mathematique des vibrations axiales non-lineaires du rotor dans un raffineur a disques. Le modele fut developpe afin de verifier si les effets non-lineaires peuvent etre la cause d'instabilites lors de l'operation d'un raffineur en conditions normales. Le rotor est considere comme un corps rigide soumis a un ensemble de forces comprenant une force de reaction par la pâte comprimee dans le raffineur, une poussee causee par la vapeur sous pression ainsi qu'une poussee induite par un pallier hydrodynamique. Il appert que l'amortissement introduit par le pallier hydrodynamique joue un role majeur afin de maintenir les vibrations a un niveau assez faible pour que les effets non-lineaires ne soient pas apparents
The School Library Team: How Does It Influence Learning and Teaching?

In New Zealand school libraries, the nature of educational activities performed by school library staff is unclear. Three parallel case studies were conducted to explore the actual work of school library team members. Ways of working with teachers and each other were explored in interviews and focus groups and the characteristics of information service provision were compared with those reflected in the wider literature. While many practices were affirmed for their positive influence on teaching and learning, areas for further development were identified. These are discussed in terms of creating change and strengthening learning outcomes.
Price Discrimination and Spatial Market Structures•õ

This study compares price discrimination and uniform pricing in a spatial market of the Hotelling type. At first spatial monopoly is studied to compare with the case of spatial monopolis tic competition, which shows that price discrimination requires different sorting mechanism depending on the type of market structures. The study shows in particular some positive results of spatial monopolistic competition, comparing market shares, prices and output under the two pricing policies. If consumers are sorted according to the strengths of their brand preferences, their welfare increases even without any quantity increase. Moreover, most consumers may be better off under price discrimination than they are under uniform pricing if differences in strengths of brand preference are large enough.
A Cross-Sectional Study Assessing Depression and Associated Healthcare Barriers among Urban Pakistani Women

Background: Few studies have assessed depression amongst Pakistani women, particularly in more upscale communities where many traditional risk factors for depression and associated treatment are greatly reduced. Therefore, this study sought to examine depression prevalence in a highly developed sector of Islamabad, factors associated with depression, and the association between depression and barriers to accessing healthcare. Subjects and Method: In 2016, a cross-sectional pilot study was conducted in Islamabad using convenience sampling. The survey design was based on the Pakistan Demographic Health Survey and included the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression (CESD) scale. 93 women filled out the entire questionnaire. Results: The prevalence of depression was unanticipated at 78%; 53% of these women sampled had major depression. 22% of women reported ever having spoken to a provider about their mental health. 41% of women further reported that their mental health negatively impacted their decision to receive care. The only independent risk factor for depression was the diagnosis of another disease. Indicators of poor-socioeconomic status, however, were consistently associated with higher depression likelihood. A robust multivariable regression analysis showed an association between a higher number of self-reported barriers to accessing care and higher depression scale scores (p<0.05). Conclusion: A high burden of untreated depression likely exists amongst Pakistani women from urban regions despite a relatively higher prevalence of healthcare resources. Improving mental health disparities in urban settings throughout Southwest and South Asia will require not only increased screening and treatment of patients, but also removal of physical and psychological barriers faced in accessing care. Keywords: mental health, access barrier, women’s health, health equity Correspondence: Marina Haque. Office for Health Equity and Inclusion at the School of Medicine and Department of Health Management and Policy at the School of Public Health, University of Michigan 5101 Medical Sciences I Building 22535 Fuller Drive, Novi, MI 48374 USA. Email: Marinaha@umich.edu. Mobile: + 1 (248) 767 3096. Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health (2020), 05(02): 168-181 https://doi.org/10.26911/jepublichealth.2020.05.02. 05