Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
OBSTETRICS Risk Factors for the Occurrence of Scalp Hematoma in Term Neonates in King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital

Objectives: To determine the incidence and associated factors of neonatal scalp hematoma. Materials and Methods: This prospective case-control study included all term singleton live newborns that delivered in King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital during July 2016 to October 2016. All neonates were prospectively evaluated and divided into two groups: cases with scalp hematoma and controls. Diagnoses of neonatal scalp hematoma either cephalhematoma or subgaleal hemorrhage were confirmed by the experienced neonatologist. Medical records of these neonates and their mothers were reviewed to collect demographic data and information regarding their processes of labor and delivery. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify the risk factors associated with presence of neonatal scalp hematoma. Results: A total of 938 term neonates were included in this study. The incidence of neonatal scalp hematoma was 3.19% (30/938). Operative obstetrics (vacuum and forceps extraction) were found to have the highest rate (15.38%) of scalp hematoma when compare with other routes of delivery. Factors associated with neonatal scalp hematoma were primiparity (adjusted OR 4.86, 95% CI 1.61-14.58) and prolonged second stage of labor (adjusted OR 4.31, 95% CI 1.08-17.25). When analysis was done in only vaginally delivered neonates, the significant factors were primiparity (adjusted OR 3.84, 95% CI 1.26-11.71) and artificial rupture of membranes (adjusted OR 2.93, 95% CI 1.24-6.97). Conclusion: Neonatal scalp hematoma was common. Primiparous women significantly increased risk of neonatal scalp hematoma regardless of route of delivery.
A Cyclic-genetic-algorithm Approach to Composing Heterogeneous Groups of Students

– In this paper, the proposed model is described to demonstrate how to mix students in a heterogonous way and equally balance groups in terms of the educational background and assessment of students. A cyclic genetic algorithm (CGA) is employed in the model to mimic the natural process of evolution to achieve the optimized solution. In order to keep population diversity in the CGA, a particular cycle shift operator and self-crossover operator are presented. The model can be used as a starting point for considering both educational background and peer assessments in the formation of heterogeneous groups of students.
Multiple Wind Turbine Wakes Modeling Considering the Faster Wake Recovery in Overlapped Wakes

In a wind farm some wind turbines may be affected by multiple upwind wakes. The commonly used approach in engineering to simulate the interaction effect of different wakes is to combine the single analytical wake model and the interaction model. The higher turbulence level and shear stress profile generated by upwind turbines in the superposed area leads to faster wake recovery. The existing interaction models are all analytical models based on some simple assumptions of superposition, which cannot characterize this phenomenon. Therefore, in this study, a mixing coefficient is introduced into the classical energy balance interaction model with the aim of reflecting the effect of turbulence intensity on velocity recovery in multiple wakes. An empirical expression is also given to calculate this parameter. The performance of the new model is evaluated using data from the Lillgrund and the Horns Rev I offshore wind farms, and the simulations agree reasonably with the observations. The comparison of different interaction model simulation results with measured data show that the calculation accuracy of this new interaction model is high, and the mean absolute percentage error of wind farm efficiency is reduced by 5.3% and 1.58%, respectively, compared to the most commonly used sum of squares interaction model.
A CROSS-SECTIONAL RESEARCH TO ASSESS THE SITA FAST PLANS THROUGH CHART ANALYZER AMONG GLAUCOMA PATIENTS WITH RESPECT TO VARIOUS VARIABLES

Objective: To contrast, the worldwide catalogue gets by Swedish Interactive Threshold Algorithm (SITA)- a typical plan by these get by a SITA-Fast plan by Humphrey chart field Analyzer, in patients of glaucoma. Methodology: A cross-sectional research was conducted at Services Hospital, Lahore from February to November 2017. SITA typical or SITA quick illustration field psychoanalysis of one hundred eighty-four patients was approved exposed on Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer (HFA-II) by colourless on colourless border with 30 – 2 agenda on successive patients that vigorous the insertion standard. The rate of prototype typical divergence denotes divergence or time in use to total the assessment were renowned. A p-value of <0.06 remained careful important. Result: Average Deviation remained designed through HFA-II, practising SITA Normal algorithm remained (-15.04 ± 7.32) dB, Average Deviation designed through SITA Fast algorithm stayed (-14.9 ± 7.3) dB, having not any substantial alteration among 2, p>0.06. Average PSD by way of intended b HFA-II, practising SITA Average procedure stayed (8.8 ± 5.5 dB), PSD practising SITA Fast procedure remained (8.6 ± 5.3) dB, having not any substantial variance among those, p≥0.06. This acquired (7.35 ± 3.2) minutes to comprehend inspection by Fast approach in addition (10.4 ± 3.7) minutes by Normal Policy. Outcomes remained substantial. Conclusion: SITA quick policies take considerably fewer times to whole an assessment with the similar consistency as SITA normal approach.
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES AND A CONCEPTUAL MODEL PROPOSED FOR RETAIL BANKING EXPERIENCES IN BANK SETTINGS OF MAURITIUS

Further to the wide discussion in the literature towards the significance of customer experience and its contribution in the banking landscape, this paper aims to explore customer experience by providing a broad, holistic and integrative approach to understand customer experience management in banking contexts. From the constructive literature review, an integrative conceptual model has been developed based upon existing set of constructs, which were already established in the marketing, customer experience and services management literature. This paper will contribute to the contemporary body of empirical and conceptual knowledge by providing updates to the existing work of other researchers and scholars and thus, adding new contributions in the body of literature in the field of customer experience management for context specific experience driven organizations such as retail banks. Hence, the research on customer experiences will give a new impetus to the findings of previous studies on customer experience management whereby an integrative framework of customer experience management for enhancing service excellence will be proposed for the banking landscape of Mauritius. Yet, it is important to note that the overwhelming body of literature on customer experience has not been able to posit a holistic picture of customer experience management for banking contexts in developing economies.
Quantification of p2-Microglobulinand Albumin in Plasma and Peritoneal Dialysis Fluid by a Noncompetitive ImmunoenzymometricAssay

An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was developed for measuring j32-microglobulin (/32m) and albumin in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) fluid, Plasma concentrations of f32m were twofold greater in hemodialysis patients (41.3 ± 13.3 mg/L) than in CAPD patients (23.6 ± 5.5 mg/L) matched for duration of treatment. Measurement of p2m in CAPD fluid showed a substantial loss of this protein, -31% of total body 132m, compared with a 5% loss of a protein of middle molecular mass (albumin). Because of the molecular sieving effects of the peritoneal membrane, peritoneal clearance of $2m was sixfold greater than that of albumin. Whether /32m losses prevent or delay the incidence of dialysis-induced amyloidosis in these patients remains to be established.
Vernalization and Cibberellin Physiology of Winter Canola' Endogenous Gibberellin (GA) Content and Metabolism of r3H]CA, and r3H]GA,,

Winter canola (Brassica napus cv CrystaI) is an oilseed crop that requires vernalization (chilling treatment) for the induction of stem elongation and flowering. To investigate the role of gibberellins (CAs) in vernalization-induced events, endogenous CA content and the metabolism of L3H1GAs were examined in 10-week vernalized and nonvernalized plants. Shoot tips were harvested O, 8, and 18 d postvernalization (DPV), and CAs were purified and quantified using 'H,-internal standards and gas chromatography-selected ion monitoring. Concentrations of CA,, CA,, CA,, GA,,, and GA,, were 3.1 -, 2.3-, 7.8-, 12.0-, and 24.5-fold higher, respectively, in the vernalized plants at the end of the vernalization treatment (O DPV) relative to the nonvernalized plants. Thermoregulation apparently occurs prior to CA,, biosynthesis, since vernalization elevated the concentration of all of the monitored CAS. [3H]CA,o or [3H]GA, was applied to the shoot tips of vernalized and nonvernalized plants, and after 24 h, plants were harvested at 6, 12, and 15 DPV. Following high-performance liquid chromatography analyses, vernalized plants showed increased conversion of [3HlCA,, to a [3HlCA,-like metabolite and reduced conversion of [3HlCA, or These results demonstrate that vernalization influences CA content and CA metabolism, with CAs serving as probable regulatory intermediaries between chilling treatment and subsequent stem growth. [3H1CA20 to polar 3H"etabolites, putative glucosYl ConjugateS.
Prevalence of non-albicans Candida species versus Candida albicans in critical care patients of a tertiary care hospital

Introduction : Candida species are the most common cause of opportunistic fungal infections. Although C.albicans is most common cause of candidiasis, a shift towards non-albicans Candida species is evident in recent years. The transition of Candida spp. from commensal to a potent pathogen is facilitated by a number of virulence factors viz. adherence to host tissues and medical devices, biofilm formation, and secretion of extracellular hydrolytic enzymes. Objective: To study the prevalence of C.albicans & Non-albicans isolates in critical care settings and determine their virulence factors and antifungal susceptibility profile. Material & Methods: The present study was carried out in the Department of Microbiology, SGRIMSAR, Amritsar during the period of July 2014 to June 2016. Candida strains isolated from various clinical samples received from different ICUs of the hospital were included in the study. The isolates were identified upto species level by both conventional and automated methods (vitek 2 compact system) as per CLSI guidelines. Relevant history of all the patients was taken. They were also screened for the production of virulence factors such as biofilm formation, haemolytic activity, and production of extracellular hydrolytic enzymes i.e. coagulase. Results: Out of the 115 isolates obtained from various ICUs, most common isolate was C. tropicalis 60/115(52.17%) followed by C. albicans 45/115(39.13%), C.utilis 7/115(6.25%). Isolates of C. lusitaniae , C. parasillosis & C. glabrata were 1/115 (0.86%) each. Among these 95/115(82.6%), 75/115(65.2%), and 83/115(72.17%) isolates showed biofilm formation, coagulase production and haemolytic properties respectively. Conclusions: Our study showed a shift among Candida species from albicans (39.13%) to non-albicans (60.86%), thus stressing their presence as major fungal pathogens in critical care settings.
Internet Addiction among Late Adolescents

— The objection of this research is to examine the level of internet addiction in late adolescents. Demographic variable (gender) and daily amount of time they spent online were examined too. This research used survey model that involved 260 college students from University of Sumatera Utara and taken by using purposive sampling technique. Data analysis include descriptive statistic and one way Anova. The result suggest that the level of internet addiction among late adolescents in University of Sumatera Utara is moderate, and there is no association between gender and level of internet addiction. Moreover, there is significant association between daily amount of time they spent online and internet addiction. This findings can be used as a guide to make further investigation about causes of internet addiction and make interventions to reduce the internet addiction level.
REDUCTION OF SALMONELLA HAZARD IN CHICKEN FILLETS USING VARIOUS MICROBIAL INHIBITORS

A total of 80 samples of chicken fillet were obtained from local markets with different sanitation levels in Assiut city to study the prevalence of Salmonella spp. The virulence factor(s) in isolated samovars were detected by PCR. The obtained results showed that the incidence of Salmonella spp was7.5%. The isolated Salmonellae could be serologically identified as S . Entetitidis and S. Typhimurium as (2.5%) for each, S V irginia and S. Finkenworder (1.25%) for each. Results of the virulence genes of Salmonella seovars shown that Inv A gene was detected in all examined serovars. All serovars were detected to harbor Stn gene except S . Finkenworder. Regarding fim H gene both S . Typhimurium serovars and one strain of S . Enteritids were positive only. Also this trial was carried out on chicken fillet to determine the effectiveness of using acidified sodium chlorite (ASC) and chlorine on the viability of S. Enteritidis by inoculating cubes of the chicken fillet with 10 6 cfu/g , of Salmonella Enteritidis and dipping in different concentrations of ASC (400,600 and 900 ppm) (leaving non treated sample as a control) then counted at the 0, 1, 2, and 4 hours of refrigeration storage for the viablecells of S. Enteritidis. The maximum reduction of Salmonella was (1.5 log cfu/g) occur immediately after treatment at (0h) with concentration 900ppm, while it was 1.1, and 1.3 log cfu/g in concentration 400 and 600 ppm, respectively. After the first hour of storage in refrigerator at (4C°), the reduction values were0.6, 0.9 and1.2 log cfu/g respectively. While, the reduction of Salmonella after the second hours were 0.4, 0.7 and 1.0 log cfu/g respectively. Finely when examination of samples after 4 hours, the reduction were 0.2, 0.5 and 0.9 respectively. On the other hand, when used different concentrations of chlorine (20,30 and 40 ppm) on inoculated cubes, then counted at 0, 1, 2, and 4 hours of refrigeration storage for the viable cells of Salmonella Enteritidis . The maximum reduction of Salmonella to the chicken cubes (3 log cfu/g, compared to control) was immediately occur after treatment (0h) with concentration 40ppm. While, it was 2.4 and 2.6 log cfu/g respectively at concentration 20 and 30 ppm. After the first hour of storage in refrigerator at (4C°), the reduction values were 1.5, 1.7 and 1.8 log cfu/g respectively. While after the second hours, the reduction was 1.4, 1.6 and 1.7 log cfu/g respectively. When examination of samples after 4 hours, the reduction was1.2, 1.4 and 1.5 respectively. None of these antimicrobial agents changed in smell or texture values of chicken breast fillet. Finally the residual of ASC and chlorine were Measured. The public health importance of the organism was discussed and the suggestive measures for control were outlined.
Induced resistance to Verticillium longisporum in Brassica napus by b -aminobutyric acid

A preinoculative soil drench application of 0 Æ 5 m M b -aminobutyric acid (BABA) signiﬁcantly inhibited colonization of oilseed rape ( Brassica napus, susceptible cultivar Falcon) by Verticillium longisporum and also prevented plant stunting caused by the pathogen. To better understand the defence responses induced by BABA, the presence of occlusions in the plant hypocotyl, levels of salicylic acid (SA) and hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ), phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) activity and expression of PR-1 and PDF1.2 genes were examined. Transverse sections through the hypocotyl region of BABA-treated plants showed clear vessels surrounded by phe-nol-storing cells, in contrast to numerous obstructed vessels in water-treated plants, in response to the pathogen. A signiﬁcant increase in SA levels was observed in the hypocotyls of both water- and BABA-treated plants in response to the pathogen; however, SA levels were unrelated to disease resistance. The level of H 2 O 2 decreased in both treatments in response to the pathogen. A signiﬁcant increase in PAL activity was observed in hypocotyl tissues of BABA-treated plants. The expression patterns of PR-1 and PDF1.2 were similar in the two treatments in response to the pathogen, indicating no involvement of these genes in resistance. The results indicate a similar organ speciﬁcity of the plant hypocotyl for chemically induced internal resistance as for genotype-related resistance, two phenomena which, however, are based on contrasting cytological responses in the vascular tissues. Nonetheless, evidence is provided thatthe activity of the phenylpropanoid pathway plays a crucial rolein both types of resistance.
Knowledge Intensive Evolutionary Algorithms

—In this paper, we show through the resolution of a real problem, how knowledge engineering techniques can be used to guide the deﬁnition of Evolutionary Algorithms (EA) for problems involving a large amount of structured data. Evolutionary Algorithms have proven to be very effective in optimizing intractable problems in many areas. Various representations of the ﬁtness functions (multi-objective EA), the genome and mutation / crossover operators adapted to different types of problems (routing, scheduling, etc. ) have been proposed in the literature. However, real problems including speciﬁc constraints (legal restrictions, speciﬁc usages, etc.) are often overlooked by the proposed generic models. To ensure that these constraints are effectively taken into account, we propose a methodology based on the structuring of the conceptual model underlying the problem, creating a domain ontology suitable for optimization by EA. The real-world example, that is detailed throughout the article, belongs to the general ﬁeld of medical assistance. The project focuses on the logistics involved in the transportation of the patients. Although this problem is a speciﬁc case of the heavily studied family of Vehicle Routing Problems (VRP), its speciﬁcity comes from the amount of data and constraints: in addition to costs, many legal or health considerations must be taken into account. Our approach is based on the development of a multi-objective genetic algorithm, which has to come up with the best itinerary taking all these constraints into account. We will show that a precise deﬁnition of the knowledge model with a domain ontology can be used to describe the chromosome, the evaluation functions, the crossover and mutation operators.
TITLE: Changes in appetite, energy intake, body composition and circulating ghrelin constituents during an 1 incremental trekking ascent to high altitude 2

Purpose: Circulating acylated ghrelin concentrations are associated with altitude-induced anorexia in laboratory 23 environments, but have never been measured at terrestrial altitude. This study examined time course changes in 24 appetite, energy intake, body composition and ghrelin constituents during a high altitude trek. Methods: Twelve 25 participants (age: 28(4) years, BMI: 23.0(2.1)kg.m -2 ) completed a 14-day trek in the Himalayas. Energy intake, 26 appetite perceptions, body composition, and circulating acylated, des-acylated and total ghrelin concentrations 27 were assessed at baseline (113m; 12 days prior to departure) and at three fixed research camps during the trek 28 (3619m, day seven; 4600m, day 10; 5140m, day 12). Results: Relative to baseline, energy intake was lower at 29 3619m (P=0.038) and 5140m (P=0.016) and tended to be lower at 4600m (P=0.056). Appetite perceptions were 30 lower at 5140m (P=0.027) compared with baseline. Acylated ghrelin concentrations were lower at 3619m 31 (P=0.046) and 4600m (P=0.038), and tended to be lower at 5140m (P=0.070), compared with baseline. Des- 32 acylated ghrelin concentrations did not significantly change during the trek (P=0.177). Total ghrelin 33 concentrations decreased from baseline to 4600m (P=0.045). Skinfold thickness was lower at all points during the 34 trek compared with baseline (P≤0.001) and calf girth decreased incrementally during the trek (P=0.010). 35 Conclusions: Changes in plasma acylated and total ghrelin concentrations may contribute to the suppression of 36 appetite and energy intake at altitude but differences in the time course of these responses suggests that additional 37 factors are also involved. Interventions are required to maintain appetite and energy balance during trekking at 38 terrestrial altitudes. This study presents an assessment of the changes in appetite perceptions, energy intake, body composition, and ghrelin constituents throughout a trek to high terrestrial altitude. The findings demonstrate a reduction in energy intake and skinfold thickness during the trek, with a progressive reduction in appetite at increasing altitudes. This study provides the first investigation of acylated ghrelin and des-acylated ghrelin concentrations at terrestrial 295 altitude and demonstrates a suppression of acylated- but not des-acylated ghrelin during the trek. These findings highlight the importance of measuring ghrelin constituents in addition to total ghrelin concentrations as small 297 fluctuations in des-acylated ghrelin may mask changes in acylated ghrelin if only total ghrelin were to be 298 measured. This phenomenon would have occurred at 3619 m in the present study as observed by a significant 299 decrease in acylated ghrelin levels in the absence of any significant changes in des-acylated and total ghrelin 300 concentrations. The findings from this study also demonstrate the need for interventions to maintain appetite during exposure to terrestrial altitudes, particularly above 4600 m.
Estimating waning vaccine effectiveness from population-level surveillance data in multi-variant epidemics

Monitoring time-varying vaccine effectiveness (e.g., due to waning of immunity and the emergence of novel variants) provides crucial information for outbreak control. Existing studies of time-varying vaccine effectiveness have used individual-level data, most importantly dates of vaccination and variant classification, which are often not available in a timely manner or from a wide range of population groups. We present a novel Bayesian framework for estimating the waning of variant-specific vaccine effectiveness in the presence of multi-variant circulation from population-level surveillance data. Applications to simulated outbreak and COVID-19 epidemic in Japan are also presented. Our results show that variant-specific waning vaccine effectiveness estimated from population-level surveillance data could approximately reproduce the estimates from previous test-negative design studies, allowing for rapid, if crude, assessment of the epidemic situation before fine-scale studies are made available.