Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Diversity and abundance of parasitic wasps (Insecta: Hymenoptera) of Bangladesh

A survey was conducted to study the diversity and population of parasitic Hymenoptera by using Malaise traps, from March 2014 to February 2015 in Chittagong University and Rajshahi University Campus. A total number of 173 genera was identified under 53 subfamilies, 23 families and 7 super families. Among the super families, the highest percentage of species individuals (59%) in Chalcidoidea, and of genera (55%) in Ichneumonoidea were recorded. The Species Richness (SR), H or H’, Hmax, Evenness, Community dominance and Question of similarity indices were applied to determine the diversity and abundance of parasitic hymenoptera. J. Biodivers. Conserv. Bioresour. Manag. 2019, 5(2): 63-68
Post-transplant Cyclophosphamide is a Valid Option for GVHD Prophylaxis in Both HLA-matched and Mismatched Allogeneic Transplants

Despite improvement in transplantation techniques and supportive care, graft versus host disease (GVHD) remains a major cause of post-transplant morbidity and mortality. Advances in immunosuppressive regimens have reduced the incidence and severity of acute GVHD; with no such impact on chronic GVHD. In addition to the considerable toxicity of calcineurin inhibitors (CNI)based regimens [1]. We compared the safety and efficacy of post allogeneic transplant cyclophosphamide as GVHD prophylaxis versus CNI prophylaxis. This study included 63 patients (2 groups) admitted to Hematology unit, Maadi Armed Forces Medical Compound, Cairo for allogeneic stem cell transplantation for hematological malignancies. Group I received post-transplant Original Research Article Hamed et al.; AHRJ, 2(2): 1-9, 2019; Article no.AHRJ. 49976 2 cyclophosphamide prophylaxis (50 mg /kg/day), while group II received CNI based prophylaxis. Patients were followed for 6 months for acute and chronic GVHD, infections, and drug toxicities. Most patients successfully underwent hematopoietic reconstitution with no significant difference between both groups in time to hematological recovery. Hepatic and renal toxicities were more common in group II than group I (78.6% vs. 30.8%, P=0.002) and (60% vs. 20.5%, P=0.022) respectively. No significant difference between both groups in the incidence of CMV reactivation or acute and chronic GVHD. Disease free survival and overall survival were not significantly different between both groups either in matched or mismatched transplants, with a trend for better survival in group I than group II (4 vs. 1.4 months, P=0.087). We concluded that post-transplant cyclophosphamide for GVHD prophylaxis is safe, effective and valid option in allogeneic stem cell transplantation, with a different toxicity profile compared with CNI regimens [2].
Moist Heat Stress on a Hotter Earth

As the world overheats—potentially to conditions warmer than during the three million years over which modern humans evolved—suffering from heat stress will become widespread. Fundamental questions about humans’ thermal tolerance limits are pressing. Understanding heat stress as a process requires linking a network of disciplines, from human health and evolutionary theory to planetary atmospheres and economic modeling. The practical implications of heat stress are equally transdisciplinary, requiring technological, engineering, social, and political decisions to be made in the coming century. Yet relative to the importance of the issue, many of heat stress's crucial aspects, including the relationship between its underlying atmospheric drivers—temperature, moisture, and radiation—remain poorly understood. This review focuses on moist heat stress, describing a theoretical and modeling framework that enables robust prediction of the averaged properties of moist heat stress extremes and their spatial distribution in the future, and draws some implications for human and natural systems from this framework. ▪ Moist heat stress affects society; we summarize drivers of moist heat stress and assess future impacts on societal and global scales. ▪ Moist heat stress pattern scaling of climate models allows research on future heat waves, infrastructure planning, and economic productivity.
Choosing factors: the international evidence

ABSTRACT Extending Fama and French’s U.S. study on choosing factors to international equity markets, we test nested and non-nested asset pricing models for North America, Europe, Asia excluding Japan, and Japan. For non-nested models, we propose a new simulation methodology using a blocks bootstrap approach that takes into account factor dependencies. The resultant out-of-sample Sharpe ratios across all models and countries are lower than Fama and French’s pairs bootstrap approach. While we confirm that the six-factor model with market, size, and small size spread factors for value, profitability, investment, and momentum produces the highest maximum squared Sharpe ratio in most economies, an exception is Asia excluding Japan. Additionally, spanning regressions reveal that size does not matter in any of the international equity markets, whereas value matters in Europe, Asia excluding Japan, and Japan.
Influence of Treatment Parameters on Symptom Relief in Individuals with Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Objective: Ever-growing numbers of displeased vitamin B12 deficiency patients are joining online support groups seeking help. The current study attempted to assess, quantitatively, several of the concerns of these patients. Methods: A survey was developed, advertised and administered to 204 vitamin B12 deficiency patients through the online research website Mendus.org. The survey assessed the impact, on symptoms, of discrete, historical, epochs of B12 treatment characterized by a) type of B12 used, b) administration route, c) dosage, d) frequency and e) additional supplements. The final sample consisted of data from 192 individuals. Findings: B12 injections were associated with greater mean symptom improvement than oral supplements. However, the combination of injections and additional oral cobalamin resulted in the greatest improvement. There were no differences observed for the form of cobalamin used. Compared to daily (DLY) or weekly (WKLY) injections, monthly (MNTH) or every two to three Original Research Article Kornic et al.; ARRB, 11(5): 1-8, 2016; Article no.ARRB. 31711 2 month (MNTH+) injections were associated with less symptom improvement. While additional oral B12 improved the effectiveness of daily, weekly and monthly injections, it was insufficient to ‘rescue’ the ineffectiveness of MNTH+ injections. Lastly, folate intake, but not iron, was associated with greater symptom improvement. Conclusions: Patient’ symptom reports suggest that oral supplements are not as effective as B12 injections. This is in contrast to previous work that relied primarily on biomarker change as a proxy for effectiveness, suggesting more research is necessary. The frequency of injections perceived as most effective by patients was far in excess of that often prescribed, suggesting under-treatment may be occurring. Taken together, further investigation with more definitive tests and the inclusion of patient reports is necessary.
Are the new General Practitioner Plus centers the correct government response to a lack of pediatric after-hours care for parents?

Providing timely and appropriate primary health care after-hours is a major policy issue confronting many Western governments. Increasingly, consumers are seeking care from emergency departments, for health problems that would be better serviced by a primary care professional. Mindful of this issue both State and Federal government in Australia have established and funded General Practice Super Clinics to provide after-hours care in low socioeconomic areas for vulnerable populations. A key policy requirement of funding is the provision of after-hours care. This paper takes a case study of parents seeking afterhours, non-emergency care for their sick child. This study illustrates the way in which GP Super Clinics provide an appropriate response to this issue, but the analysis questions whether or not this can be achieved under the current arrangements.
Sustainability and an archaeology of the future

Hutchings and La Salle (2019) pose a fundamental question regarding sustainability and its significance within archaeology. Much of the authors’ critique focuses on sustainability within the context of cultural resource management and what they regard as the complicity of states in committing heritage crimes. Surprisingly, however, conventional research-driven archaeology is virtually absent from their assessment. This is concerning, as sustainability cannot be fully discussed without consideration of this important component of our discipline. Furthermore, while I agree with their point that contemporary archaeological theory reflects and serves contemporary society, it must be emphasised that archaeology which does not resonate with the public, including local and descendant communities, is irrelevant (see Pikirayi 2015). It is irrelevance that is the source of anxiety for all archaeologists, hence the references to sustainability. Viewed in this narrow context, sustainability is merely about meeting the disciplinary requirements of the present. Rather, focus should be on understanding how past societies lived sustainably and, in the process, avoided losing their socio-culturally complexity or failing completely (e.g. Chick 1997). The reason for locating sustainability within this context is so that archaeologists can work to understand the value of the past in the present. This is what an archaeology of the present is and what an archaeology of the future should be. Sustainable archaeology must therefore be situated in this research context, rather than being narrowly focused on archaeological resource management. For many archaeologists, an archaeology of the future is difficult to imagine because the disciplinary focus is on past events. It is the consideration of the deep human past and how humanity has sustained itself over millennia, however, that situates archaeology in the present. The entire archaeology of Holocene Africa, for instance, should be regarded in this way, recognising value and relevance in such work in the present. A prominent example is the desertification of the Sahara and the relocation of human settlement to adjacent regions, such as the Lake Chad Basin. Such case studies of environmental change and the human experience over time are relevant because they illuminate issues of major concern today.
Treatment outcomes and prognostic factors for primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma: The MD Anderson experience.

8564 Background: Primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma (PMBL) has been treated with different chemotherapy regimens. We reviewed medical records and histopathology to determine predictive factors and outcomes for patients (pts) with PMBL seen at the MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC) between 1995 and 2013. Methods: Baseline characteristics complete (CR) and partial (PR) response to initial therapy, and status of disease and survival over time were collected. Event-free survival (EFS) was based on dates of relapse, progression, or death. Radiotherapy data will be presented separately. Results: 274 pts with PMBL were identified, making this the largest single-center retrospective report of PMBL. Median age was 40 years (range, 17-86), and 149 pts (54%) were female. For patients treated with R, the CR rates were higher, and EFS and overall survival (OS) were improved for all pts at the median follow-up (MFU) of 38 months (mo), and for CHOP-treated pts at MFU of 37 mo (Table). As R is now standard with initial t.
Immune-modulatory Effect of Ionizing Radiation on Type 1 and Type 2 Immune Responses among Workers in Cardiac Catheterization Units

Introduction: It has long been known that ionizing radiation induced damage of the immune system. However, substantial evidence suggests more varied effects of radiation on the immune system, prompting the re-characterization of radiation as ‘immune-modulatory’ rather than immune-suppressive. Objective: This study aimed at investigating the effect of occupational exposure to ionizing radiation on the immune system, particularly the effect on the balance between type 1(Th1) and type 2(Th2) immune response. Methods: A group of 47 cardiac catheterization workers (19 physicians,15 nurses and 13 technicians) and another 47 job, age, and sex matched controls were subjected to investigating the level of Th1 cytokines (IL2, INF γ ), Th2 cytokines (IL10) and CD4%. Annual personal exposure was monitored by TLD (thermoluminescent dosimeter) readings over the last 3 years Results: Dosimeter readings were within the acceptable level over the last three years preceding to the study. There is statistically significantly higher level of Th1 cytokines (IL2, IFN γ ) along with statistically significant lower levels of Th2 cytokines ( IL10) associated with lower CD4% among the exposed compared to control groups (P<0.05). Significant positive correlation was detected between the mean TLDs readings and each of IL2 (r=0.617 P<0.001) and IFN γ (r= 0.560 P<0.001). On the other hand, significant negative correlation was detected between mean TLDs readings and CD4% (r= -0.312 p<0.05). ANOVA and Post Hoc tests showed significantly higher level of Th 1 cytokines with significantly lower levels of Th2 cytokines and CD4% among the physicians compared to control group Conclusion: Occupational exposure to low dose ionizing radiation induce switch of the immune system to Th1 immune response.
Self medication practice among undergraduate pharmacy students in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Background Self medication is practice by a pharmacist or lay person to treat minor health problem or symptoms without prescription. The study was conducted to evaluate the medication pattern, behaviour, practice and attitude among undergraduate pharmacy students on self medication. Methods Descriptive cross sectional questionnaire based study was conducted among 175 pharmacy undergraduates in different institutions within Kathmandu valley, Nepal using prevalidated, five sectional and structured questionnaires. Results Non steroidal analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic drugs (n=235, 38.29%) were mostly preferred for the treatment of fever (n=94, 55.29%) and headaches (n=89, 52.35%), mainly paracetamol (n=144, 23.8%). Community pharmacies (n=136, 80.00%) and pharmacist recommendation (n=76, 44.70%) were main sources of obtaining and selecting particular medicine and its dose (n=108, 63.54% ) while friends and family (n=75, 44.11%) remained main source of information. 128(75.29%)always checked up the information on package label or insert, mainly date of manufacturing (n=96, 56.47%) . 70(41.17%) respondents fully and 71(41.76%) of them partly understood the information. 161(94.30%)respondent always checked the expiry date before medicating. Significant proportion perceived it as unacceptable practice with main reasons of being unsafe (n=64, 37.64%) and potential adverse reaction (n=21, 12.35%). 52(30.58%) of them faced adverse reactions or side effects. Allopathic system (n=114, 67.05%) was preferable medication system for self medication. Conclusion Most common drugs were NSAIDs, primly paracetamol, cough and cold reliever and GI infection ailments. Students and their profession interrelationship were predominant shaping their attitude and behaviour on self medication.
Assessment of Work-related Stress in Brunei Public and Private Sector Employees

The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of stress in work situations for 860 randomly selected Brunei public and private sector employees of both genders. A quantitative field survey was used to probe the problem. This strategy’s main difference and advantage compared to postal, telephone and online survey procedures was that it enabled an immediate collection of data onsite. Work-related stress was prevalent in Brunei public and private sector employees. Employees with low and middle level education were the most affected by work stress. In addition, workers who lived with parents and the chief income earners in the households were also distressed. Incorporation of an interview component would have helped in triangulation and interpretation of the survey findings. Prolonged and untreated work-related stress poses a high likelihood risk of lowering the quantity and quality of productivity in any work environment. Appropriate individual and group interventions (educational, counseling and psychotherapy) for vulnerable employees at risk of developing work-related stress problems were recommended. In addition, further research with interview probes was also desired to address the problem. To promote holistic employee mental health well-being, the labor force needs to operate in none-stressful work-places and live in stress-free contexts.
Characterization of the intensive care unit (ICU) admissions in the Benue State University Teaching Hospital.

Today, intensive care units (ICUs) of most hospitals in developed countries have become separate departments staffed by career intensive care physicians or intensivists from various fields of medicine. In Nigeria, however, ICUs are still part of the anaesthesia department and critical care constitutes a significant part of the workload and responsibilities of anesthetists. This study was carried out to ascertain the types of disease conditions that were brought into the ICU for management at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), interventions undertaken as well as the outcome of such admissions. A total of 125 patients were evaluated. The age bracket between 21 and 30 years recorded the highest figure of 28 accounting for 22.4% of the study population. This was followed by the age bracket between 31 and 40 years with 24 representing 19.2%. The study population was made up of 81 males and 44 females making up 64.8% and 35.2%, respectively. The most frequent conditions occasioning ICU admissions are post laparotomy (24.8%), head injury (18.4%), and burns (11.2%). A total of 289 interventions in various combinations were carried out on these patients. Of these, monitoring of the patients was undertaken 106 times, representing 36.7%. Oxygen therapy followed closely with 102 (35.3%). The lowest number of days spent by patients in the ICU in this study, was 1, while the longest was 35 with a mean of 5.97 days ± 7.76 days. Majority of the patients, 68, were discharged from the ICU to the wards making up 54.4% of the study population. This was closely followed by those that died, 50, accounting for 40.0% of the study population. This study has established that in our ICU, the most common indications for admission were post-laparotomy, head injury and burns. Also, it has been observed that most of the patients underwent haemodynamic monitoring and oxygen therapy. Finally, while most patients admitted were discharged to the wards, a good number also died in the ICU.
Preoperative significance of thyroglobulin, thyroid stimulating hormone and thyroglobulin antibody in differentiated papillary thyroid carcinoma

Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) is the most common malignancy of endocrine system and accounts for over 85% of all malignant thyroid tumors. The incidence is increasing owing to various reasons as increased use of imaging methods and early detection of micro carcinomas. 1 The prognosis of papillary thyroid cancer is good while a small ratio of patients might have recurrent disease and a minority dies from thyroid cancer. 2
In silico study of anthocyanin and ternatin flavonoids for the treatment of inflammation-related diseases using molecular docking analysis

F U L L P A P E R In silico study of anthocyanin and ternatin flavonoids for the treatment of inflammation-related diseases using molecular docking analysis Wijaya, Y.T. , Yulandi, A. , Gunawan, A.W. and Yanti Faculty of Biotechnology, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia Research Center for Indonesian Spices, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia
A predictive model for decreasing clinical no-show rates in a primary care setting

ABSTRACT A challenging obstacle to primary health care in the United States (US) is patient no-shows or missed appointments. The no-show rate can vary from 5.5% to 50%. A no-show may contribute to increased health risks, poor continuity of care, and loss of revenue. In this study, we develop and test a predictive model of patient visits. Retrospective regression analyzed patient visits in 2014 and 2015. Dependent variables were month, day, age, gender, race, ethnicity, insurance type, visit type, and the number of previous no-shows. A threshold for classifying no-shows was determined. The model was prospectively tested on patient visits in 2016. Significant variables included age, visit type, insurance, and number of previous no-shows. The model performed at 47% sensitivity and 79% specificity. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) area under curve (AUC) was 0.72 (95% CI, 0.69–0.76) for the model and 0.70 (95% CI, 0.65–0.74) for prospective analysis. Simulated overbooking with the model resulted in 3.67 vs. 6.87 unused appointments, P < 0.000 (mean diff 3.2, 95% CI, 2.9–3.5). It is feasible to develop and implement a predictive model for single physician practices and implementation may improve practice efficiency.
Healthy Options in Food Pantries—A Qualitative Analysis of Factors Affecting the Provision of Healthy Food Items in St. Louis, Missouri

ABSTRACT In 2015, 15.8 million households experienced food insecurity at some point during the year. One out of every 8 American households utilizes a food bank or food pantry to meet their food needs during the year. Understanding the factors that influence whether food pantries provide healthy options to clients can lead to opportunities to improve the health of food insecure individuals. Telephone interviews were conducted with food pantry staff (n = 12) in the greater St. Louis area. Using focused coding, interviews were analyzed for factors that facilitate or hinder increasing access to healthy options in food pantries. Pantry staff described barriers (e.g., perishable food storage) and facilitators (e.g., donor relationships) that affected their ability to provide clients with healthy food options. The results of this study will inform interventions aimed at improving the delivery of healthy food options to food pantry clients.
Pengaruh Beban Kerja Mental Perawat Terhadap Tingkat Kepuasan Pasien di Ruang Rawat Inap Rumah Sakit Swasta di Surabaya.

Perawat dalam menjalankan tugasnya memiliki tanggungjawab yang besar kepada pasien/keluarganya. Peran ini menuntut profesionalitas tinggi, yang dapat berdampak pada peningkatan beban kerja mental perawat, dan berpengaruh pula pada tingkat kepuasan pasien. Tujuan penelitian menganalisis pengaruh beban kerja mental perawat terhadap tingkat kepuasan pasien. Metode: Desain penelitian asosiatif, populasi perawat dan pasien/ keluarga di 3 RS Swasta di Surabaya. Besar sampel 89 perawat diambil melalui proportionate stratified random sampling dan 89 pasien/ keluarga melalui purposive sampling. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan kuesioner beban kerja mental NASA-TLX, dan kuesioner tingkat kepuasan pasien. Uji Statistik menggunakan ordinal regression P < 0.05. Hasil: Terdapat pengaruh yang bermakna antara beban kerja mental perawat terhadap tingkat kepuasan pasien yaitu p = 0.000. Pembahasan: Tingginya beban kerja mental perawat disebabkan oleh tingginya Bed Occupation Rate RS, dengan klasifikasi tingkat ketergantungan pasien terbanyak adalah total care, namun ternyata dalam kondisi tersebut, perawat masih dapat memberikan asuhan keperawatan yang berkualitas kepada pasien, dengan mayoritas pasien menyatakan puas, dan walaupun masih sedikit yang menyatakan sangat puas. Kesimpulan: Beban kerja mental memberikan pengaruh secara bermakna terhadap tingkat kepuasan pasien di rumah sakit swasta.