Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Clinical Observation on Radiotherapy Combined with Chinese Medicine Enema for 47 Cases of Radiation Enteritis

Objective To observe the therapeutic effect of radiotherapy combined with Chinese medicine enema on radiation enteritis.Methods Eighty-nine patients with locally advanced cancer were randomized into the Chinese medication ( radiother- apy+oral Chinese medicine+ Chinese medicine enema ) group of 47cases and western medication ( radiotherapy+oral west- ern medicine+ western medicine enema ) group of 42cases.For the Chinese medication group , Gegen Qinlian Decoction and Baitouwong Decoction were used for enema after radiotherapy each day , meanwhile , oral medication based on syndrome differ- entiation was given.Normal saline added with smecta and Dexamethasone was given to the Western medication group for ene- ma , once everyday after radiotherapy , and smecta and levofloxacin were given orally when diarrhea appeared.The intestinal a- cute radiation injury degree and quality of life in both groups were observed after treatment.Results The incidence of acute ra- diation enteritis above gradeⅡin the Chinese medication group was significantly less than that in the western medicine group ( P0.05 ) . Patients with KPS score above 80points was significantly more in the Chinese medication group than in the west- ern medication group ( P0.05 ) . Conclusion Chinese medicine oral medication and enema for radiation enteritis could obvi- ously reduce the incidence of acute radiation enteritis and effectively improve the quality of life of patients.
대학생의 우울취약성이 대인관계문제에 미치는 영향: 자아탄력성의 조절효과를 중심으로

This study investigates the effect of depressive vulnerability on the interpersonal problems of university students. We explore the moderating effects of ego-resilience on the relation between depressive vulnerability and interpersonal problems. We selected 380 university students as participants from Daegu and Gyeongsan cities. Collected data was analyzed by descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, moderating effect with SPSS 23.0. PROCESS, a SPSS macro program developed by Hayes (2013). The findings are as follows. First, there were significant correlations between non-sociability and dependency, self-criticism, non-self-assertiveness, over-consideration, dominance, personal relations, emotion control, and optimism. Second, ego-resilience was found to moderate the relationship between depressive vulnerability and non-self- assertiveness, over-consideration, and dominance among university students. This study suggests that intervention to address ego-resilience are important to resolve the interpersonal problems of university students.
Observation of curative effects of Edaravone combining Batroxobin on treating acute cerebral infarction

Objective To observe the curative effects of Edaravone combining Batroxobin on treating acute cerebral infarction (ACI). Methods 86 patients with ACI were randomly divided into Edaravone+Batroxobin(united treatment)group and Batroxobin group. At the basic of routine and Batroxobin therapy,the united treatment group received Edaravone 30 mg intravenous infusion,twice a day for 14 d. Neurological deficit scale(NDS)was examined before and 7 d,14 d after treatment; the indexes of hemorheology and blood coagulation were examined before and 5 d,10 d,14 d after treatment in both groups.Results 7 d,14 d after treatment,the NDS of both groups were significantly decreased than those before treatment(P0.05-0.01). 14 d after treatment,the NDS of the united treatment group were significantly lower than that in the Batroxobin group (P0.01). The levels of fibrinogen and whole blood viscosity (low cuts) were extremely decreased on 5 d,10 d after treatment than those before treatment in both groups (all P0.01). The obvious effective rate (69.8%) and the general effective rate (95.3%) in the united treatment group were obviously higher than those in the Batroxobin group (46.5%,79.1%) (all P0.05). Conclusion Edaravone combining Batroxobin are more effective than Batroxobin only treatment for ACI.
Powerful CEOS and Corporate Governance: Evidence from an Analysis of CEO and Director Turnover after Fraud

In this paper, we investigate the consequences of fraud for CEOs and whether these consequences depend on CEO power. We find that CEO power can reduce the likelihood of director turnover as well as CEO turnover after fraud detection. Further, we find that CEO power is negatively related to long-term stock performance after fraud detection and this negative relationship is particularly strong for powerful CEOs when the board has a low overall turnover. These results imply that powerful CEOs can entrench themselves and survive corporate turbulence by potentially working with board members who are favorable to them.
Influence of gender on the distribution of type 2 diabetic complications at the obafemi awolowo teaching hospital, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Background Sex specific differences appear particularly relevant in the management of type 2 DM. Objective We determined gender specific differences in cardio-metabolic risk, microvascular and macrovascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods Four hundred type 2 diabetes patients, males and females, matched for age and disease duration were recruited from the diabetes clinic. Relevant clinical and laboratory information were obtained or performed. Results 190(47.5%) were male and 210 (52.5%) were female respectively. The mean age of the study population was 60.6 + 9.93 years. Women had higher prevalence of hypertension (and obesity. Mean total cholesterol was significantly higher in women but men were more likely to achieve LDL treatment goals than women (69.5% vs 59.0%, p<0.05). More women (47.1% & 31.4%) reached glycaemic goals of <10mmol/l for 2HPP and HBA1c of <7.0%. There were no gender differences in the distribution of microvascular and macrovascular complications (p>0.05) but women were more likely to develop moderate and severe diabetic retinopathy (p= 0.027). Conclusion Women with T2DM had worse cardiometabolic risk profile with regards to hypertension, obesity and lipid goals. Men achieved therapeutic goals less frequently than did women in terms of glycaemia. Microvascular and macrovascular complications occurred commonly in both sexes.
Malmquist indices of productivity change in the UK gas industry before and after privatization

The UK Government's privatization programme was justified in terms of potential efficiency gains. This paper concentrates on measures of technical efficiency in the regions of the UK natural gas industry before and after privatization and the associated regulatory changes. It uses non-parametric frontier analysis and Malmquist indices to show that the rate of productivity growth increased significantly after privatization. However the differences in technical efficiency amongst regions remain, suggesting that failure to break up the industry has sacrificed potential gains from direct competition or indirect competition through yardstick regulation.
Selected Coordination Motor Abilities of Students of the University of Physical Education During Survival Training

Introduction. Taking up emergency actions when fighting various types of natural disasters requires appropriate psychophysical preparation. Thanks to the development of technique, coordination motor abilities have gained greater importance than physical strength and endurance in such activities. The purpose of the present work was to assess the impact of 36 hours of survival activities and sleep deprivation on selected coordination motor abilities in students of the University of Physical Education. Material and methods. The study involved 12 male students of the University of Physical Education in Warsaw, specialising in “Physical Education in Uniformed Services”. The age of the participants was 21.0 ± 0.74 years, their body height was 179.5 ± 5.6 cm, and their body mass was 74.6 ± 8.0 kg. The assessment was performed based on the following coordination motor ability tests: a test measuring the differentiation of the use of forearm muscle strength, a running motor adjustment test, and a measurement of divided attention. A test involving shooting from a pneumatic gun and a measurement of the maximal force of the forearm were also carried out. Tests and trials were conducted before training (P1), after 24 hours of training (P2), after completing the training - that is after 36 hours of training (P3), and after 12 hours of rest (P4). During the training, the participants completed 12 km on foot, paddled for approximately 6 hours, rowed kayaks for about 4 hours, and performed survival tasks. Results. The analysis of the results of the study of maximal force and the ability to differentiate forearm muscle strength showed that the forearm muscle strength remained at the same level during the entire training. The ability to differentiate forearm muscle strength deteriorated after night training. There were no statistically significant differences in the results of the running motor adjustment tests and in shooting performance between individual measurements. Conclusions. Participation in long-term survival training with very low intensity, combined with sleep deprivation, caused a temporary deterioration in the ability to differentiate forearm muscle strength. This may indicate that people involved in rescue operations during which the psychophysical load is small will be able to perform tasks correctly for a long time.
Abstract 4338: Monitoring radiation response in tumor vasculature using intravital photoacoustic imaging in a murine window chamber modelin vivo

VisualSonics has recently developed a preclinical photoacoustic (PA) imaging system called the VevoLAZR that combines the sensitivity of optical imaging and the high resolution of micro-ultrasound. The system incorporates a 40 MHz (centre frequency) ultrasound transducer linear array probe (LZ550) and a tuneable 680-970 nm nanosecond pulsed-laser. We used this system to study in vivo changes in tumor oxygen saturation and haemoglobin density caused by exposure to radiation therapy (RT). For this, DsRed-Me180 human cervical tumors were grown in a nude mouse dorsal skinfold window chamber model until they reached 2.5 mm in diameter. Specifically, we investigated the system9s sensitivity and dynamic range to measure relative changes in oxygen saturation in tumor and surrounding healthy tissues 10 days after treatment. Tumors (∼2.5 mm diameter) were focally irradiated with a single dose of 30 Gy using a small animal microirradiator (XRAD225, Precision XRay Inc., North Branford, CT). To measure the dynamic range and stability of our setup for measuring oxygen saturation in vivo, we altered the anesthetised animal9s inhaled oxygen from 100% to 7% for 1 min during PA imaging. This test showed that blood oxygen saturation in the healthy dorsal skinfold tissue decreased from 82% to 8% and confirmed the linearity of the measurement technique. Furthermore, we compared vascular morphology obtained by photoacoustic imaging and intravital fluorescent microscopy using FITC-Dextran (2 MDa, injected 20 mins prior). This comparison showed good correlation and confirms that PA imaging can provide important structural information of vascularity. Photoacoustic imaging was performed before and 10 days after irradiation to assess changes in tumour volume, relative blood oxygen saturation, relative tissue oxygen saturation, and relative hemoglobin density. Ten days after irradiation, PA imaging showed that the tumour volume increased from 5.7 to 14.2 mm 3 , relative blood oxygen saturation decreased from 75.3 to 48.2%, relative tissue oxygen saturation decreased from 40.7 to 0.1%, and hemoglobin density decreased from 18457 to 3253 a.u. These data illustrate the capability of PA imaging to simultaneously measure multiple radiobiological response metrics from a single imaging scan. Pilot results demonstrate: i) the compatibility of the VisualSonics small animal VevoLAZR photoacoustic imaging system with intravital murine tumor models, ii) the sensitivity of the system to detect RT-induced changes in tumor vascular oxygen saturation non-invasively, in real time and in vivo, and iii) a new preclinical application of PA imaging for longitudinal monitoring of tumor response to RT in vivo. Citation Format: {Authors}. {Abstract title} [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 103rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research; 2012 Mar 31-Apr 4; Chicago, IL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2012;72(8 Suppl):Abstract nr 4338. doi:1538-7445.AM2012-4338
Managing boundarylessness between work, family and community : The experiences of women entrepreneurs in Ethiopia

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Using Twitter in Higher Education in Spain and the USA.

This article examines student and teachers’ use and perceptions of Twitter, based on a mixed-method comparative approach. Participants (N=153) were education majors who used Twitter as a part of required coursework in their programs at two universities in Spain and the United States. The theoretical background covers research on international work carried out on Twitter as well as a brief overview of the introduction of technology in two educational national systems. Quantitative data were collected via a survey, while qualitative data were obtained from students’ reflective written texts. The majority of participants from both contexts perceived educational benefits to Twitter. However, their use of Twitter, and the nature of their perceptions of its educational value, appeared to differ in important ways. The U.S. participants’ longer and more frequent use of Twitter was accompanied by more positive beliefs regarding the educational relevance of Twitter. While many Spanish participants saw value in the use of Twitter to find and share information, U.S. students highlighted interactive and collaborative uses. The study uncovers some challenges for learning related to Twitter’s short format. In the conclusion section we discuss implications for learning and teaching in an age of ubiquitous social media.
and Intimate Partner Violence: A Study of Young Adult Women in Bangladesh

This study explores the association between adolescent marriage and intimate partner vio- lence (IPV) among young adult women using 2007 Bangladesh Demographic Health Survey data. The analyses are restricted to young women 20 to 24 years old. Logistic regression analyses are constructed to estimate the odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals for the association between adolescent marriage and IPV in the past year. Results show that there is a strong significant relationship between adolescent marriage and experience of physical IPV in the past year among this population. Association between sexual IPV and adolescent marriage is insignifi- cant. Adolescent marriage puts women at increased risk of physical IPV into their young adult period. Government agencies need to enforce existing law on the minimum age at marriage to reduce IPV among adolescent and young adult girls.
P-111 Using Stiffness Imaging of the Intestine to Predict Response to Medical Therapy in Obstructive Crohn's Disease

Background:Intestinal fibrosis continues to present a significant hurdle in the management of Crohn's disease. Repeated episodes of inflammation and abnormal wound healing result in progressive intestinal fibrosis, strictures, and bowel obstruction. While inflammatory Crohn's disease often responds to medical therapy, predominantly fibrostenotic intestinal disease is unresponsive. Our inability to accurately distinguish intestinal inflammation from fibrosis frequently leads to futile trials of therapeutics delaying inevitable surgery, and unnecessarily exposing the patient to the risks of steroids and immunosuppression. Measures of fibrotic burden could improve the ability to predict whether disease is responsive to medical therapy or instead is destined for surgery in the short term. Methods:Patients hospitalized for abdominal pain with Crohn's disease involving the ileum, small bowel dilation of >3.5 cm, no penetrating features, who were started on methylprednisone, were enrolled for ultrasound study. Subjects underwent bedside ultrasound scan of diseased appearing intestine using Siemens Acuson S3000 and quantitative acoustic radiation force impulse (Siemens, USA). Scans of diseased bowel were preformed within 24 hours of methylprednisone initiation and again 3 days following the baseline scan. Shear wave velocity measurements (SWV) were collected at applied strains of 0% and 10%. Demographics, body mass index (BMI), medical history, and Harvey-Bradshaw index (HBI) were measured. The primary outcome was surgical resection of disease bowel within 90 days of hospital discharge. Results:Twenty-eight subjects completed follow up with 9/28 undergoing surgical bowel resection within 90 days. Patient demographic features, BMI, CRP, anti-TNF and immunomodulator use did not significantly differ between surgical and non-surgical groups. Baseline mean SWV without use of freehand force (0% strain) did not discriminate those requiring surgery within 90 days, with SWV of 1.52 m/s ± 0.096 versus 1.44 m/s ± 1.268, P = 0.238. With the application of 10% freehand strain to the affected segment, baseline SWV were faster in those undergoing surgical resection, though the difference was not statistically significant, 2.02 m/s ± 0.291 versus 1.88 m/s ± 0.254, P = 0.128. No significant difference in SWV change between baseline and day 3 was observed between the surgical and non-surgical groups. Conclusions:ARFI elastography imaging was unable to demonstrate a statistically significant difference in stiffness values between those with medical responsive and non-responsive stricturing Crohn's disease. Expected limitations of ultrasound remain barriers including body habitus and challenges consistently identifying the same loop of bowel for interrogation. However, as the technology continues to improve, including clinical use of contrast enhanced ultrasound and low cost high frequency transducers, ultrasound and stiffness imaging may yet prove to provide non-invasive bedside disease characterization and quantitation of activity.
INTERSECTING IDENTITIES: THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF GAY, MALE CATHOLIC COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY ALUMNI

This phenomenological study describes emergent themes related to how gay, male alumni perceive their experiences of attending an American Catholic institution of higher education. Utilizing a modified version of Seidman’s phenomenological interview protocol, six gay, male alumni of various American Catholic institution of higher education were interviewed in an attempt to arrive at the essence of attending a college or university where Church teachings intersected with the sexual orientation of certain community members. From the collected data, four clear themes emerged: all alumni experienced pre-college negative messages about their sexual orientation, visibility and support were positive contributors to alumni experiences and technology played a key role in connecting with other gay men. Further, Catholic Church teachings as interpreted by campus administrators had multiple impacts on the experiences of the alumni throughout their time on campus. The findings of this study can be used by educational leaders at American Catholic institutions of higher education to create awareness and better inform policy and support program creation for this vulnerable minority population of students.
Investigation and analysis of nursing humanistic caring capability

Objective: To understand the current situation and its influencing factors of nursing humanistic caring capability in some comprehensive hospitals of a city. Methods: Two hundred and sixty-eight nurses in three 3A grade hospitals in a city were investigated and analyzed via nursing humanistic caring capability scale. Results: The total score of nursing humanistic caring capability was135. 79 ± 12. 15,there were statistical differences in nurses with different ages,professional titles,educational backgrounds and marriage situations( P 0. 01). Among them,the score of inculcation belief and expectation was 25. 65 ± 1. 63,the score of health education was21. 48 ± 1. 71,the score of humanity and altruism value was 19. 36 ± 3. 48,the score of scientific solution to health problem was 13. 58± 2. 53,the score of assistance in meeting basic requirement was 10. 62 ± 1. 91,the score of providing good environment was 13. 82 ±3. 62,the score of promoting emotion communication was 16. 79 ± 4. 73 and the score of helping to solve the difficulties was 14. 75 ±3. 28. Conclusions: Educational background,professional title,age and marriage situation were the influencing factors of nursing humanistic caring capability,nursing administrators should implement hierarchical continuing education and training to carry out high quality nursing services according to all kinds of influencing factors.
Student Academic Performance

The research paper investigates the effects of demographic, family and student-specific factors on students’ academic success measured by cumulative GPA. The research is based on four years of longitudinal survey of undergraduate students from year 2014 to 2017. The main purpose of this paper is to establish the relative impact of the factors listed above and consequently to make policy recommendations for improvements in academic performance. Previous studies have found significant impact of parent education, family support, socio-economic characteristics, student habits and health issues on student academic performance. Since this paper is based upon survey data responses of VU undergraduates, the role of religion is expected to be a significant factor in academic performance. There are plenty of studies showing relation between academic success and religiousness of student. The reasons for the positive impact of religion on educational performance is explained as the avoidance of risky activities by more religious students, being committed to goals. Besides that, religious commitment and church attendance fosters students’ sense of community and social responsibility. This eventually has positive impact on how students perform academically. The religiousness of students is measured in the scale of 0 to 5, 5 showing high commitment to religion. The scores are created on the basis of responses to ten survey questions such as the role of religious belief on approach to life, time spent on growth in understanding in faith and so on. These questions are answered on a 1 to 5 scale and the final score is obtained by summing the values and dividing by the number of questions. Ordinary Least Squares methodology has been applied to the survey data to estimate the relative impact of performance determinants. Initial findings suggest that family support is a significant determinant of performance. Also significant for student GPA are family support and student-specific attributes such as well-defined academic goals, student focus and self confidence levels. These results are based on first year student survey responses. The findings suggest that absence of family support lowers student GPA score by about 19 percent relative to the group that benefits from family support. Well-defined academic goals account for a GPA increase of 1.5 percent. Future research will expand to include all four years of survey data responses using panel data estimation techniques to obtain precise estimates of the main causes of improvement in student performance.