Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Urban emission inventory optimisation using sensor data, an urban air quality model and inversion techniques

An optimisation scheme has been developed that applies a Bayesian inversion technique to a high resolution (street-level) atmospheric dispersion model to modify pollution emission rates based on sensor data. The scheme minimises a cost function using a non-negative least squares solver. For the required covariance matrices, assumptions are made regarding the magnitude of the uncertainties in source emissions and measurements and the correlation in uncertainties between different source emissions and different measurement sites. The scheme has been tested in an initial case study in Cambridge using monitored data from four reference monitors and 20 AQMesh sensor pods for the period 30 June 2016 to 30 September 2016. Hourly NOx concentrations from road sources modelled using ADMS-Urban and observed concentrations were processed using the optimisation scheme and the adjusted emissions were re-modelled. The optimisation scheme reduced average road emissions on average by 6.5% compared to the original estimates, changed the diurnal profile of emissions and improved model accuracy at four reference sites.
Reptile community responses to native and non‐native riparian forests and disturbance along two rivers in Arizona

Aridland riparian forests are undergoing compositional changes in vegetation and wildlife communities due to altered hydrology. As flows have been modified, woody vegetation has shifted from native‐tree dominated to non‐native and shrub encroached habitats. Squamate vertebrates such as lizards and snakes are important food web links in riparian ecosystems of the Sonoran Desert. However, little is known about how these communities might respond as riparian forests transition from native tree dominated habitats to open xeroriparian woodlands. We used pitfall arrays deployed across three types of riparian forest to document reptile community patterns, measure vegetation, and produce species‐habitat models. Riparian forests differed on the basis of habitat composition and physiognomy. Two types, cottonwood‐willow (Populus‐Salix) and mesquite (Prosopis) stands, were characterized by high woody species richness. The third type, non‐native saltcedar (Tamarix) stands, had high densities of woody debris and greater canopy coverage. Results show that lizards were common and abundances greatest in cottonwood‐willow, especially for arboreal species. Species‐habitat models for three of five lizard species indicated a negative association to saltcedar‐invaded habitat and no species appeared to select saltcedar‐dominated habitat. Mesquite was an intermediate habitat between upland and riparian, and supports high species diversity. A wildfire in the cottonwood‐willow forest disproportionately affected abundance of ground‐foraging whiptail (Aspidoscelis) lizards; whereas, abundance of arboreal spiny (Sceloporus) species was unchanged. Expected drivers from climate and water use could transition cottonwood forests to other woody‐dominated types. Our results suggest that mesquite woodlands would provide higher quality habitat for riparian reptiles compared to non‐native saltcedar stands.
Abdominal Pain in an Adolescent

r E. Herrera, RN, MSN, CPNP-AC/PC, or of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Children's Hospital of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. thor declares no conflict of interest. pondence: Heather E. Herrera, RN, MSN, CPNP-AC/PC, Baylor College of Medicine, Children's Hospital of San Antonio, Santa Rosa St., San Antonio, TX 78207. heherrer@bcm.edu . 1097/JPS.0000000000000138 14-year-old White female adolescent presented to the pediatric intensive care unit with a history of lower abdominal pain, fever, and dysuria. She had been diagnosedwith a urinary tract infection approximately 7 days prior, was started on nitrofurantoin, and initially had improvement of her symptoms. However, she develvomiting, loose stools, and abdominal pain and presented again to the emergency room. An abdominal comtomography (CT) scan was done, and findings were consistent with enteritis. he patient had no past medical history other than childhood asthma and no surgical history, and her vaccinawere up-to-date. Her initial laboratory valueswere as follows: complete blood count, white blood cells= 27.3, globin = 11.7, hematocrit = 33.9, and platelets = 252; neutrophils = 94.4; lymphocytes = 1.8; bands = 29; and istry, glucose = 99, sodium = 131, pom = 3.4, = chloride 96, CO2 = 22, urea nitrogen = 9, creatinine = 1.1, m = 8.6, total protein = 8.5, lipase and lactic acid = 3.6. Her initial minal CT showed thick-walled filled loops of small bowel suggestnteritis, which may be infectious lammatory in nature; a right ovarian lesion; trace-free pelvic fluid; and sible gallstone. Her initial chest x-ray ed normal heart size, clear lungs, no mothorax, and no pleural effusions. n Hospital day 2, she developed pain and respiratory distress, which progressed to respiratory failure and ogenic shock. Her cardiac enzymes were checked because of her complaints of chest pain, and Troponin I d at 18.08 and then began to downtrend. Her B-type natriuretic peptide was also elevated at 271. An electroogram and echocardiogramwere also completed,with findings consistent with diagnosis of mild acutemyocarand pericarditis. The echocardiogram showed mildly dilated left ventricle with mild left ventricle systolic nction, no significant pericardial effusion, and normal origin of the proximal coronary arteries. The electroogram (see Figure 1 below) showed normal sinus rhythm with nonspecific ST elevation in the inferolateral . She was later found to have a positive Coxsackie B4 antibody by polymerase chain reaction. The patient red multiple inotropes to maintain adequate perfusion, and cardiology was consulted. With support, she eturn of cardiac function to low normal within 4 days. he patient required mechanical ventilation for 3 days. She also received three doses of intravenous immunoglobhe inotropes were weaned off after extubation. Postextubation, she continuedwith complaints of severe abdomain. She was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis, and gastroenterology was consulted. Despite beginning to ally improve, she continued to have complaints of severe abdominal pain. FIGURE 1. EKGshowingnormal sinus rhythmwith nonspecific STelevation in the inferolateral leads.
Green's functions for boundary value problems of generalized fractional differential equations with p-Laplacian

We utilize the recently presented generalized fractional derivatives, which are not the same as standard Caputo and Riemann-Liouville fractional derivatives, to reformulate some boundary value problems of fractional differential equations. For some classes of generalized fractional differential equations with boundary conditions build up, we find the corresponding Green's functions and establish their properties under suitable assumptions and we also demonstrate the applicability of these properties of the Green's functions to establish some existence results via fixed point theorems.
Factors Affecting The Compliance Of Myanmar Nurses In Performing Standard Precaution

Introduction: Exposure to pathogens is a serious issue for nurses. The literature explains that standard precaution have not consistently done in nursing. The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors affecting the compliance of nurses in Myanmar in performing standard precautions. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design. Samples included 34 nurses in Waibagi Specialist Hospital (SHW), Myanmar. The independent variables were the characteristics of nurses, knowledge of standard precaution, and exposure to blood / body fluids and needle puncture wounds. The dependent variable was the performance of standard prevention. Data analyzed using descriptive analysis and logistic regression. Results: The result showed that almost respondents (91.18%) had a good knowledge about prevention standards and 73.5% of respondents had good adherence in performing standard precaution. However, in practice nurses have not been consistent in closing the needles that have been used correctly. The results showed that nurse characteristics did not significantly affect adherence to standard precaution with statistical test results as follows: age (p = 0.97), gender (p = 1.00), religion (p = 0.72), education (p = 0.85), work experience at SHW (p = 0, 84), education training program (p = 0.71), knowledge (p = 0.76), and needle stick injury (p = 0,17). But, there was a significant influence between adherence to standard precaution on the incidence of injury due to puncture needle with p value = 0.01. Discussion: The barriers to applying standard precautions by Myanmar nurses can be reduced by providing basic training, supervision and improvement of operational standard procedures.
Prevalence of Social Dietary and Behavioral Risk Factors of Obesity among Primary School Children in Minia Governorate, Egypt

Introduction: Childhood obesity is a serious non-communicable public health problem with negative physical, social, and mental health consequences. Factors contributing to childhood obesity are school nutrition, excessive snacks, fast food, lack of physical activity and family behavior. Increasing rates of overweight and obesity in children & adolescents in Egypt signal a very alarming trend indicating an urgent need for development of strategies to address this new problem. Aim of the Study to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among primary school children in Minia Governorate, Egypt and identify some socio-demographic, dietary and behavioral factors that govern the problem of obesity. Subjects and Methods: This is a cross sectional study carried out at public primary schools during the academic year 2014-2015. Cluster sampling technique was used. Students aged 6-12 years old with a total number of 250 students of both sexes were included in the study. Data were collected from the parents of all children through questionnaire including Socio demographic data, life style habits and dietary habits. Results: The prevalence of overweight and obesity is relatively high (58.6%) distributed as 34.2% overweight and (24.4%) obese. Obesity is more prevalent among (8 < 10 years) age group, female, rural resident students. More than half of the obese children belong to university educated fathers (54.9%) and mothers (58.2%). Of obese and overweight children, 75.4%belong to professional employee and clerical fathers. Skipping breakfast, regular intake of carbohydrates, dairy, fat and sweat meals were positively significantly associated with obesity, meanwhile high rate of active play (7 times or more per week), low rate of screen time (2 hours or less per day), spending holiday out door and regular intake of fruits and vegetables were negatively significantly associated with obesity. Conclusion and recommendations: This study provides further evidence of the increasingly high burden of overweight and obesity among primary school children living in Egypt. Different strategies can be implemented through many approaches to outline some important targets for anticipatory guidance to prevent obesity.
Prevalence & determinants of Internet Addiction among Indian adolescents

Background: Astonishing growth in the internet’s popularity with improvements in its availability and affordability has led to internet overuse and addiction. School students who have social, peer or behavioural problems are more susceptible to internet addiction. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of internet addiction in the school-going adolescents of Aligarh, and to measure the association of internet addiction with the socio-demographics of the study participants. Material & Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the schools of Aligarh. 1020 participants were selected through a multi-stage sampling technique proportional to the number of students in each class. Data Collection was done using a questionnaire that included Young’s 20-item Internet Addiction Test (IAT). Results: About 35.6% of the students had internet addiction. Males (40.6%) were significantly (p=0.001) more addicted to the internet than females (30.6%). On bivariate analysis, a higher age group (17-19 years) (OR= 2.152, 95% CI- 1.267- 3.655), male gender (OR= 3.510, 95% CI- 2.187 – 5.634) and internet access at home (OR= 2.663, 95% CI- 1.496 – 4.740) were found to have a significantly higher odds’ for internet addiction. Conclusions: Internet addiction is widely prevalent among school going adolescents and needs attention.
Radiological Outcome of Cotrel-Dubousset Instrumentation in Nineteen Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Objective: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is a progressive type of scoliosis that may lead to permanent deformity unless prevented and treated effectively. To present radiological outcome of patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis treated with the Cotrel-Dubousset (CD) instrumentation in our clinic. Methods: This was a prospective follow-up study of 19 patients (8 males, 11 females; mean age 18.5 years; age range 12-43 years) who underwent CD instrumentation for late onset idiopathic scoliosis. The CD instrumentation and posterior spinal fusion was performed using the standard technique through either anterior or posterior approach. On average, 13.52 vertebrae (range, 8-16) were included in the spinal fusion. The mean postoperative follow-up duration was 18 months (2-32 months). Results: Cobb angle on frontal plane was corrected 47.74%±21.73% at thoracic region and 34.52%±15.96% at lumbar region. On sagittal plane, the percentage of correction was 28.61%±20.91% on thoracic kyphosis angle and 38.96%±29.73% lumbar lordosis angle. In general, physiological sagittal contour of spine was obtained in 49.2% of patients after CD instrumentation. The most common postoperative complications were hook dislocation (n=8), bending and dislocation of screw (n=7), broken lamina and pedicule (n=5), and infection (n=3), all of which were effectively treated. Conclusio n: CD instrumentation effectively corrects the late onset idiopathic scoliosis if it is performed after a proper preoperative planning.
Effect of different storage materials on the seed temperature, seed moisture content and germination of wheat under farmer’s field condition of Kailali district, Nepal

A study was conducted at four Village Development Committees (Masuriya, Udashipur, Basauti and Pahalmanpur) of Kailali district, Far western Region, Nepal in 2016/17 to find out the effect of different storage materials on the seed moisture content and germination percentage of wheat. Seeds of wheat were packed using five storage materials (metal seed bin, earthen pot, purdue improved crop storage / Pics/ bag, gunny bag and super grain bag). The stored seed samples were drawn at three-month intervals starting from May 2016 to January 2017. The experiment was arranged in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) in four replications. The results of analysis of variance revealed that the effect of storage materials was significant (P≤0.05) on seed moisture content and seed germination of wheat. After nine months of storage, the seeds stored in Pics bag recorded the lowest moisture (13.3%) and temperature (26.4°C), and the highest germination percentage (91.75%). The lowest quality performance (high moisture and temperature, low germination) of stored seeds was observed in an earthen pot. From the results obtained, it was concluded that wheat seed could be stored for a long time in Pics bag without deteriorating its quality parameters.
Fostering natural forest regeneration on former agricultural land through economic and policy interventions

Under suitable conditions, deforested land used for agricultural crops or pastures can revert to forest through the assisted or unassisted process of natural regeneration. These naturally regenerating forests conserve biodiversity, provide a wide array of ecosystem goods and services, and support rural economies and livelihoods. Based on studies in tropical and temperate forest ecosystems, we summarize cases where natural regeneration is occurring in agricultural landscapes around the world and identify the socio-ecological factors that favor its development and affect its qualities, outcomes and persistence. We describe how the economic and policy context creates barriers for the development, persistence, and management of naturally regenerating forests, including perverse outcomes of policies intended to enhance protection of native forests. We conclude with recommendations for specific economic and policy interventions at local, national, and global scales to enhance forest natural regeneration and to promote the sustainable management of regrowth forests on former agricultural land while strengthening rural communities and economies.
Chain for Strengthening Work Readiness

This study aimed to empirically examine the work readiness model developed in this study by using a variable approach to training, apprenticeship, self efficacy and locus of control. Data on training variables, apprenticeship, self efficacy, locus of control, and work readiness were obtained through interviews using a questionnaire conducted to the final semester students of the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business of Walisongo State Islamic University (UIN Walisongo Semarang). The sample selection was conducted using a purposive random sampling approach in order to obtain a total of 112 respondents. Testing the research model was done by using SEM as an approach to the analysis technique. The test results showed that training and apprenticeship were proven to be able to explain self-efficacy and locus of control. The results of this study also showed that training, apprenticeship, self efficacy and locus of control were appropriate variables to explain variations in work readiness. Square Multiple Correlation value on work readiness variable was 33.5%. Based on the findings of this study, the suggestion for future research is to develop a research model by testing the self-concept variables and fear of failure to work readiness.
Effects of Indomethacin on the Norepinephrine-Induced Contraction in Vascular Smooth Muscle during Different Stages of the Estrous Cycle

Received: Revised: Accepted: Published online: May 13, 2018 August 02, 2019 August 05, 2019 August 19, 2019 Previous studies have shown that vascular reactivity evaluated in female rat aorta to norepinephrine did not present the same response at all periods of their estrous cycle. During proestrus, the contractile response shows lower values. It was also reported that vascular reactivity had a close relationship with prostaglandins activity. In this study, we studied the response to norepinephrine in rat aorta rings treated with indomethacin. Indomethacin is a well-known inhibitor of prostaglandin synthesis. At low concentrations, the effect of indomethacin was not significant, and vascular reactivity response to norepinephrine was similar to those aortic rings from the control rats (without indomethacin). However, at high concentrations of norepinephrine, a marked difference was observed. The inhibitory action of indomethacin on the synthesis of prostaglandins was effectively reflected in a lower release of prostaglandins. In this way, our results confirm previous findings and indicate that indomethacin increases the constrictor response to norepinephrine, avoiding the vasodilatory effect of prostaglandins. ©2019 PVJ. All rights reserved
Splice Performance of #6 Reinforcing Bars in Masonry with Self-Consolidating Grout

Splice Performance of #6 Reinforcing Bars in Masonry with Self-Consolidating Grout Annie Ruth Nielson Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, BYU Master of Science Reinforced masonry grouted using self-consolidating grout (SCG) is a relatively new and economically competitive option for construction, providing advantages such as reduced construction time, decreased noise and vibration, and reliable consolidation. However, SCG has different properties than conventional grout and its performance should be verified using current governing code requirements. The purpose of this research program was to determine the development length of spliced reinforcing bars in masonry grouted with SCG. Twelve masonry panels, four courses high and two and a half blocks wide, were constructed using 8-inch concrete masonry units, each with two pairs of vertically spliced #6 reinforcing bars. Six of the panels had splice lengths that met current code provisions to verify that the code requirements are adequate for use with SCG. The remaining panels had shorter splice lengths than required to investigate the possibility of shorter splices in SCG. The ultimate bond strengths were compared to the design requirement for a splice to develop 125% of the yield strength of the reinforcing bars. All lap splices developed the required stress, including those with shorter lengths. This indicates that the current code provisions are adequate to determine the development length of reinforcement splices in masonry grouted with SCG and reinforced with #6 bars in the specific configurations tested. According to this study, a development length reduction factor may be viable when SCG is used in masonry.
Patient Satisfaction in Tertiary Private Hospitals in Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Aim: This study is aimed to assess the level of satisfaction of patients in tertiary private hospitals in Najran, Saudi Arabia. Materials and methods: This study used descriptive cross-sectional design through a survey questionnaire. Results: A great majority (57%) of respondents are male. Almost half (46.7%) of the respondents are 26 to 35 years old, some (30.3%) are more than 35 years old. The majority (54.5%) of hospitalized patients are married. Some (35.8%) of them reached the secondary level and some (31.5%) completed college. A great majority (57.6%) of the respondents’ salary was below 5,000 SR. A great majority pay their hospitalization by themselves (60.6%). Mean scores revealed: For facilities, the mean was 4.12, standard deviation (SD) = 0.85. For general services, the mean was = 4.13, SD= 0.77. The physician services scored mean = 4.06, SD= 0.88. The highest level of satisfaction according to mean is nursing services with mean= 4.22, SD= 0.80 and the lowest among the variables is convenience with mean= 4.05, SD= 0.84. The overall level of patient satisfaction with the services they received indicated by the mean is 3.91, SD= 1.1. Conclusion: Researchers conclude that patients catered by the private tertiary hospitals in Najran Saudi Arabia are more of males, at middle adulthood, and are married who reached the secondary level and have an income of below 5,000 SR and have no health insurance. The level of satisfaction of patients in the private tertiary hospitals is satisfactory and that nursing service has the highest satisfaction level, which is very satisfactory. Clinical significance: The findings of this study are beneficial to the success of the organization. A patient who is satisfied will spread his experience to other people. A satisfied patient will also equate to return of investment. Meeting satisfaction of patients will also decrease the risk of malpractice lawsuits.