Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Post-implementation evaluation and challenges of Integrated Financial Management Information Systems for municipalities in South Africa

Background: Municipalities in South Africa are currently grappling with the introduction of Integrated Financial Management Information Systems (IFMIS) to improve financial management. Integrated Financial Management Information Systems have been found to be an important tool for economic growth and development by ensuring that municipalities have appropriate management of public resources with the goal of enhancing service delivery to the citizens. Integrated Financial Management Information Systems have been introduced in municipalities in South Africa; however, they have not widespread been used. Previous research mentions wide-range bottlenecks for the acceptance of new technology in government departments, among which are insufficient attention to change management process and acceptance by intended end-users. Objective: This research study focused on the post-implementation evaluation of IFMIS in municipalities, as well as challenges affecting the implementation of IFMIS. The aim was to establish areas of improvement in the implementation of IFMIS. Method: Three stages (unfreezing, change and refreezing) and eight steps for successful change management were used as theoretical background to investigate this study. The study employed a qualitative approach and case study research strategy underpinned by the interpretivist philosophical paradigm. The study was performed in five municipalities of the Western Cape province, Republic of South Africa. Interviews were conducted using 16 end-users who were assigned to use IFMIS for work purposes; and specifically, three end-users were interviewed in each of the five municipalities. Deductive thematic analysis was used to analyse the factors affecting change management in the implementation of IFMIS. Results: Findings show that the implementation of IFMIS in municipalities was a top-down approach that encompasses a linear process where systems were implemented by external vendors, and then introduced to end-users afterwards. The study revealed that end-users were not involved in the implementation, and also that there are challenges affecting system use because of non-involvement of end-users during system implementation. Conclusion: Implementation should be a user-oriented process, thus resulting in resistance to systems use. End-users should be part of the implementation process and their recommendations should be incorporated in the implementation process because people are more likely to accept the forthcoming change if they know what to expect.
Computer-Assisted Navigation for Orthopedic Procedure

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Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia Introduction: Laparoscopic surgery has been acknowledged to reduce the morbidity rate thus improving patient safety. During the LLDN, the most frequent complication is renal vessels injuries, which often requires a blood transfusion. Besides the need for a blood transfusion, major bleeding caused by renal vessels injuries requires open conversion and repair. Thus, this study would like to descript and analyze the need for blood transfusion in laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy surgery in our center. Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study in the Department of Urology at Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital. The records of all kidney transplantation donor patients who underwent LLDN procedures carried out at our institution from November 2011 to October 2017 were reviewed. Data including donor age, preoperative hemoglobin level, postoperative hemoglobin level, intraoperative bleeding, number of artery(ies), number of vein(s), donor side, conversion to open surgery, surgery duration, and donor BMI were collected and analyzed. These data were further correlated with the transfusion rate. Results: There were 500 patients underwent laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy procedure at our institution. All of the patients had LLDN with a transperitoneal approach. The difference in blood transfusion rate proportion between male patients with 0.9% compared to 0.6% in female patients was not significant (p=0.782). There is no significant difference in blood transfusion rate proportion regarding renal side (p=0.494), number of artery (p=0.362), age (p=0.978), BMI (p=0.569), and preoperative hemoglobin (p=0.766). Median estimated blood loss in patients who received intraoperative blood transfusion was significantly much greater than in patients who did not receive a blood transfusion (p<0.001). Conclusion: Based on this study, we suggest that in our institution, preoperative blood products are not necessarily needed. The surgeon’s learning curve and technique play a significant role in preventing intraoperative complications and blood loss.
Tuning of Fiber Optic Surface Reflectivity through Graphene Oxide-Based Layer-by-Layer Film Coatings

The use of graphene oxide-based coatings on optical fibers are investigated, aiming to tune the reflectivity of optical fiber surfaces for use in precision sensing devices. Graphene oxide (GO) layers are successfully deposited onto optical fiber ends, either in cleaved or hollow microspheres, by mounting combined bilayers of polyethylenimine (PEI) and GO layers using the Layer-by-Layer (LbL) technique. The reflectivity of optical fibers coated with graphene oxide layers is investigated for the telecom region allowing to both monitor layer growth kinetics and cavity characterization. Tunable reflective surfaces are successfully attained in both cleaved optical fibers and hollow microsphere fiber-based sensors by simply coating them with PEI/GO layers through the LbL film technique.
Effect of Eicosapentaenoic acid Supplementation on the Serum Profile of Apolipoprotein (apo) A-I, apo B- 100, and apo B-100/apo A-I Ratio in the Patients with Non Insulin-Dependent Diabetes

Background: There is sufficient evidence that the apo B-100 and apo A-I are as accurate indicators in the prediction of atherosclerotic vascular disease in the diabetic patients. EPA has the antioxidant, antiinflammatory, antithrombogenic, and antiarteriosclerotic properties. Therefore, we investigated the effect of EPA supplementation on the serum levels of apo B-100, apo A-I and apo B-100/apo A-I ratio in the diabetic patients. Methods: This study was designed as a randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled clinical trial. Thirty six patients with type 2 diabetes were given written; informed consent, randomly were classified into 2 groups. They were supplemented with 2 g/day of the capsules of EPA or placebo. Blood sample for measurement of the serum levels of apolipoproteins and lipids, as well as FBS and HbA1c were given. Results: There were no significant differences between the two groups regarding any demographic, clinical or biochemical data, total energy intake, and macronutrient intake at the baseline, and during the intervention, except for a significant increase of HDL-c and apo A-I, and a significant decrease in the serum levels of apo B-100 and apo B-100/apo A-I ratio, as well as a slight reduce of TC, LDL-c, TG and FBS in the supplement group. Conclusions: EPA is atheroprotective via increase in the serum levels of apo A-I, and decrease in the serum levels of apo B-100 and apo B-100/apo A-I ratio, as well as change in the serum levels of lipids, and FBS. [Mohammad Hassan Golzari Saeed Hosseini Fariba Koohdani Seyde Ali Keshavarz Mahmoud Djalali: Ph.D. Effect of Eicosapentaenoic acid Supplementation on the Serum Profile of Apolipoprotein (apo) A-I, apo B-100, and apo B-100/apo A-I Ratio in the Patients with Non Insulin-Dependent Diabetes. Cancer Biology 2017;7(2):4047]. ISSN: 2150-1041 (print); ISSN: 2150-105X (online). http://www.cancerbio. net. 6. doi:10.7537/marscbj070217.06.
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Monika Matecka 1 Monika Lelonkiewicz 2 Anna Pieczyńska 1 Mariola Pawlaczyk 1 1Department of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland; 2Esthetic Dermatology Clinic, Wroclaw 50-421, Poland Background: Skin ageing is a physiological process, progressive and irreversible. Hyaluronic acid injection treatments are used to correct the signs of skin ageing. Material and Methods: Hyaluronic acid was implanted in the area of the cheek and the forehead aesthetic units in 57 women, aged 35−55 years. Apart from the clinical observation, self-assessment of the therapeutic results was conducted. The “My skin” questionnaire was used for subjective evaluation of the treatment results. Results: Mean wrinkle score in the pre-menopausal group changed after the treatment, from 3.2±0.6 to 1.1±0.3 and from 3.2±0.6 to 0.8±0.6 for the forehead and the cheek esthetic units, respectively. In the post-menopausal group, the score decreased from 3.8±0.4 to 1.7± 0.7 and from 3.2±0.617 to 0.8± 0.6 for the forehead and the cheek esthetic units, respectively. The changes were age-dependent. Improved appearance of the facial skin – higher satisfaction with skin tone and scent – was reported after hyaluronic acid injections. Higher subjective perception of improvement corresponded to older age, irrespectively of the menopausal status. Correlations between age and the effect of the treatment on maintaining proper skin hydration as well as between improved appearance of the forehead area and feelings of autonomy and well-being were found. Conclusion: Hyaluronic acid injections significantly improved the subjective perception and overall assessment of the scent and appearance of the facial skin.
Statistical regularities shape semantic organization throughout development

Our knowledge about the world is represented not merely as a collection of concepts, but as an organized lexico-semantic network in which concepts can be linked by relations, such as "taxonomic" relations between members of the same stable category (e.g., cat and sheep), or association between entities that occur together or in the same context (e.g., sock and foot). To date, accounts of the origins of semantic organization have largely overlooked how sensitivity to statistical regularities ubiquitous in the environment may play a powerful role in shaping semantic development. The goal of the present research was to investigate how associations in the form of statistical regularities with which labels for concepts co-occur in language (e.g., sock and foot) and taxonomic relatedness (e.g., sock and pajamas) shape semantic organization of 4-5-year-olds and adults. To examine these aspects of semantic organization across development, we conducted three experiments examining effects of co-occurrence and taxonomic relatedness on cued recall (Experiment 1), word-picture matching (Experiment 2), and looking dynamics in a Visual World paradigm (Experiment 3). Taken together, the results of the three experiments provide evidence that co-occurrence-based links between concepts manifest in semantic organization from early childhood onward, and are increasingly supplemented by taxonomic links. We discuss these findings in relation to theories of semantic development.
Analysis of electrospinning bending region physics in determining fiber diameter: focus on mass transfer and effect of relative humidity for non-aqueous hydrophilic solutions

This paper analyzes the bending region of non-aqueous hydrophilic PVP/alcohol solutions, using a combined experimental and modeling approach. A major focus of this work is modeling the complex mass transport including solvent evaporation and water absorption, which is verified by evaporation experiments. The developed model captures the coupled mass and force balances in the bending region and predicts the final fiber diameter to within 8% of experimental measurements for three different PVP/alcohol solutions with significantly different properties. The model analysis reveals the effect that RH has on alcohol evaporation rate, which affects both net stretching force and jet length in determining the final fiber diameter.
Plasma Renin Activity in Diabetes Mellitus

To evaluate the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in diabetes mellitus, basal plasma renin activity (PRA) and its response to intravenous furosemide were determined in 40 diabetic subjects. The diabetics were divided into 4 groups according to the pressence of nephropathy and/or hypertension. Uncomplicated diabetics (Group I) were taken as control group and the results of the ether groups were compared to this group. In diabetics with nephropathy alone (Group II), and with nephropathy and hypertension (Group III), basal PRA values were respectively, both significantly lower than control group. (). (p
Response Surface Optimization of Cactus Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) with Lantana camara (L. camara) Fruit Fermentation Process for Quality Wine Production

Fermenting blended fruits has been used to improve fruit wine quality. Cactus pear and Lantana camara fruits have well-known nutritive and health benefits. The purpose of this study was to investigate cactus wine quality improvement by applying response surface optimization method of cactus pear and Lantana camara fruits juice fermentation process. Wine quality responses were optimized at an experimental strategy developed using central composite rotatory design by varying fermentation process variable temperature, inoculum, and Lantana camara fruit juice concentration for six days. The developed fermentation models were significant (p < 0.01) to predict alcohol, total phenol content, and sensory property of the final wine accurately. From the statistics calculations, fermentation temperature of 24.8°C, inoculum concentration 10.16% (v/v), and Lantana camara fruit juice concentration of 10.66% (v/v) were the overall optimum values to produce cactus pear fruit wine with alcohol 9.53 ± 0.84% (v/v), total phenol content 651.6 ± 54 (mg L−1 equivalent to gallic acid), and sensory value of 8.83 ± 0.29. The Lantana camara fruit juice concentration added had shown significant (p < 0.05) enhancement on total phenol content and sensory values of the final wine. The results can be used for large-scale wine production in order to reduce its postharvest losses.
OTT-61033-investigation-and-analysis-of-oncologists--knowledge-of-morp; published by Dove Press

License. The full terms of the License are available at http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/. Non-commercial uses of the work are permitted without any further permission from Dove Medical Press Limited, provided the work is properly attributed. Permissions beyond the scope of the License are administered by Dove Medical Press Limited. Information on how to request permission may be found at: http://www.dovepress. com/permissions.php OncoTargets and Therapy 2014:7 729–737 OncoTargets and Therapy Dovepress
Direct Shear Experimental Study on the Mobilized Dilation Behavior of Granite in Alxa Candidate Area for High-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal

Dilation behavior is of great importance for reasonable modeling of the stability of the host rock of the repository for high-level radioactive waste disposal. It is a suitable method for carrying out direct shear experiments to analyze the dilation behavior of rock with well understood physical meanings. Based on a series of direct shear experiments on granite samples from the Alxa candidate area under different normal stresses, the shear stress‒shear strain and shear stress‒normal strain relations have been studied in detail. Five typical stages have been divided associated with the fracturing process and deformation behaviors of the granite samples during the experimental process, and the method to determine the typical stress thresholds has been proposed. It has also been found that the increasing normal stress may reduce the maximum dilation angle, and when the normal stress is relatively lower, the negative dilation angle may occur during the post-peak stage. According to the data collected from the direct shear tests, an empirical model of the mobilized dilation angle dependent on normal stress and plastic shear strain is proposed. This mobilized dilation angle has clear physical meanings and can be used in plastic constitutive models of the host rock of the repository, and this analysis can also be put forward to other types of geomechanical problems, including the deformation behaviors related to landslide, earthquake, and so on.
Analysis of the spatial distribution of membrane proteins Claudin2, Claudin5 and Occludin in Human Peritoneal Mesothelial Cells treated with peritoneal dialysis fluids using Single Molecule Localization Microscopy

Super-resolution single molecule localization microscopy (SMLM) was used to analyze the spatial distribution of membrane proteins Claudin2, Claudin5 and Occludin in human peritoneal mesothelial cells (HPMC) after exposure to peritoneal dialysis fluids (PD-fluids) in order to examine changes of paracellular membrane properties on a molecular level. The mean and standard deviation of signal numbers per recording were calculated for all test series, and absolute and relative frequency of occurrence of distances between signals were analyzed in the range of 0 to 200 nm. Signal numbers were found to be substantially higher for Claudin2 than for Claudin5 and Occludin, and a decrease in signal numbers after treatment with conventional peritoneal dialysis fluid (CPDF) as well as biocompatible peritoneal dialysis fluid (BPDF) could be observed. Treatment of cells with PD-fluids and the addition of 8mMol alanyl-glutamine (AlaGln) led to a further reduction of Claudin2 signal numbers for CPDF, but to an increase of signal numbers for BPDF. Results were inconsistent for Claudin5 and Occludin as test series with the same treatment solution but different fluorescent staining expressed different properties. Distance analysis revealed an increase in frequency of occurrence of distances between signals of about 25 nm for Claudin2 after treatment with BPDF. The same trend could not be seen after CPDF treatment. Exposure to CPDF+AlaGln as well as BPDF+AlaGln yielded a distribution of Claudin2 signals comparable to the control group. Similar changes in distance distribution for distances of about 40 nm could be observed for Claudin5 and Occludin, but characteristic distances depended on the fluorescent staining.
MDER_A_206269 461..467

Division of Vascular Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611, USA Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify adverse events (deviceand patientrelated) associated with thoracic aortic stent graft systems and their timing post-procedure. Materials and methods: The Food and Drug Administration’s Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (FDA-MAUDE) voluntary database was searched for Thoracic Aortic Endovascular Repair (TEVAR) devices reported over the course of 1 year (January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014). The data abstracted included the indication for treatment, device used, and adverse events. Results: During 2014, there were 334 original submissions to the FDA-MAUDE database describing 371 adverse events regarding TEVAR devices that met inclusion criteria for this study. All submissions were from manufacturers, and none were from physicians. The most common pathologies treated were thoracic aortic aneurysm (67.6%) and type B aortic dissection (25.1%). The most frequently reported intraoperative, early postoperative (<30 days), and late postoperative (>30 days) events overall were technical device failure, neurologic complications (stroke, paraplegia), and endoleak, respectively. Of note, there were descriptions of retained deployment materials, late graft infections, and aorto-visceral fistula formation up to 3 years postoperatively. Conclusion: The MAUDE database is a valuable repository for complications and device failures that are not otherwise in the published literature and submitted by manufacturers relating to this relatively new technology.
THE SUCCESS OF APPLYING ACCRUAL-BASED ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM

In 2015 accrual-based accounting system has been implemented in central government. To support this The Ministry of Finance developed an application called SAIBA. SAIBA is a financial software that is used for reporting purposes. This is used by government work unit that manages the state budget or APBN. As a new development software, SAIBA often reported has an error. The purpose of this study is to assess the success of the use of SAIBA. Successful on using that software is one of factor that supports the success of applying accrual-based accounting system in the government sector in Indonesia. The success of using SAIBA is judged by user satisfaction. It is observed from information quality, system quality, user competence, and management support. This study modifies information system success model from DeLone and McLean (1992) and also observes the affects of user competence and management support to user satisfaction. Data used in this study is primary data based on questionnaires distributed to the users of SAIBA who work at Government institutions. To examine 129 returned questionnaires, I use the Partial Least Square (PLS) as a data analysis technique. The results of this study show that information quality does not affect to user satisfaction. But, the other variables are system quality user competence and management support significantly affect user satisfaction. This study contributes to the stakeholders as study materials and evaluation of accounting policies of central government and also about the development of accounting software.
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(Silicon location through backscattered electron imaging and X-ray microanalysis in leaves of Cyperus ligularis L. and Rhynchospora aberrans C. B. Clarke (Cyperaceae)). Th e Cyperaceae show the ability to incorporate silicon by depositing colloidal silica, which is recorded by the occurrence of projections in the form of cones, in inner tangential walls of some epidermal cells or “silica cells”. Leaves of C. ligularis and R. aberrans were analyzed through the technique of electron backscatter. Cyperus ligularis accumulates silica, in addition to “silica cells”, in some stomata, trichomes and the cell walls that surround the cavities of the aerenchyma. Th e silica in the latter occurs in various forms; however, the cells located near the vascular bundles have conical projections, similar to those of the epidermis. Rhynchospora aberrans presents “silica cells” whose projections have tapered “satellites”. In this species, silica also occurs in stomata and certain epidermal cells adjacent to them. It appears that the silicon deposition occurs in combination with the wall (with no apparent structural changes), and structures of secretion, or projections of the wall. Th ese structural changes in the species, and location, are probably related to functional and environmental factors, especially the soil, in addition to relation with taxonomic groups.