Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Childhood nutrition in Mexico: A diagnosis study of indigenous children of the Totonacapan

In this work was made a diagnostic analysis about the nutritional quality of indigenous children of the community of Huehuetla, State of Puebla, Mexico is known as Totonacapan. The study was performed in the children´s garden “Jardin de ninos de Huehuetla” from 5 to 9th November 2015. In order to determine the nutritional quality in children from 3 to 5 years old was carried out anthropomorphic measurements through body mass index (BMI) and the amount of calorie ingested daily. The sample consists of 57 children, which were classified by age: 3, 4 and 5 years old. According to BMI, children of 3 years do not show symptoms of malnutrition; for children of four years old, only 7.1 % of female showed undernutrition signals. In the case of children of five years old, 30 % presented overweight and obesity (30 %). Totonaco children analyzed consumed between 800 to 1150 Kcal/day, indicating that there is not a direct relationship between daily calorie consumption against BMI. Finally, totonaco children have a low diet in fat, but rich in carbohydrates and 30 % of them could suffer some degree of malnutrition. The children sample analyzed in this study and in accord to anthropomorphic measurements, indicate that there is not apparent malnutrition on totonaco children between three and five years.
Dental caries experience of elderly people living in "Pondok" in Kelantan

Limited information is available about the oral health of elderly people living in "Pondok" in Kelantan. This study aimed to assess the dentition status of elderly population staying in Islamic Religious Community Setup, "Pondok" in Kelantan. A cross sectional study involving 369 elderly people was carried out. A simple random sampling method was utilized for the selection of the subjects. Oral examination was done to assess the dentition status and data was analyzed using SPSS 11.5 version. The response rate was 95.6%. Majority of the subjects were edentulous (81.0%). The mean number of natural teeth, functional natural teeth, decayed teeth (D), missing teeth (M) and teeth indicated for extraction (X) were 3.22 (SD 7.54), 2.75 (SD 6.70), 0.06 (SD 0.48), 28.80 (SD 7.51) and 0.41 (SD 1.60) respectively. Among 70 dentate subjects, the mean number of natural teeth, functional natural teeth, occluding pair of functional natural teeth, decayed teeth (D), missing teeth (M), teeth indicated for extraction (X) and DMFX(T) index were 17.1 (SD 8.00), 14.5 (SD 8.11), 6.3 (SD 4.22), 0.3 (SD 1.06), 15.1 (SD 8.20), 2.2 (SD 3.14) and 17.6 (SD 8.08) respectively. There was no teeth had been filled (F). The proportion of subjects having minimum 20 functional natural teeth was 7.3%. The above results indicate that dental caries status of elderly people living in "Pondok" in Kelantan was unsatisfactory with high percentage of edentulism, contributing to the high value of the mean DMFX(T) index, 29.3 (SD 6.63).
Greek Undergraduate and Graduate Students’ Opinions about Plagiarism Causes

O πλαγιαρισμός, eκούσιος ή ακούσιος, συνιστά ένα σοβαρό ζήτημα ηθικής και δeοντολογίας στην eπιστημονική και ακαδημαϊκή κοινότητα. Μολονότι eίναι μία κοινή πρακτική, eντοπίζeται έρeυνα για τα eλληνικά πανeπιστήμια. Η παρούσα eργασία στοχeύeι στην eξέταση των απόψeων των φοιτητών eλληνικού πανeπιστημίου αναφορικά μe τις αιτίeς του πλαγιαρισμού. Το δeίγμα αποτeλeίται συνολικά από 663 προπτυχιακούς (655 συμμeτέχοντeς) και μeταπτυχιακούς (8 συμμeτέχοντeς) φοιτητές δύο Τμημάτων (Τμ. 1 και Τμ. 2) eνός eλληνικού πανeπιστημίου. Για τη διeρeύνηση των αντιλήψeων και eμπeιριών των φοιτητών/τριών eφαρμόστηκαν δύο eρeυνητικές μέθοδοι. Συγκeκριμένα, αναπτύχθηκe και χορηγήθηκe ένα eιδικά διαμορφωμένο eρωτηματολόγιο στους προπτυχιακούς φοιτητές, eνώ διeξήχθησαν ημιδομημένeς συνeντeύξeις μe 8 μeταπτυχιακούς φοιτητές. Σύμφωνα μe τα eυρήματα της έρeυνας, όλοι οι συμμeτέχοντeς υπέδeιξαν κοινές κύριeς αιτίeς πλαγιαρισμού, eνώ eντοπίστηκαν διαφορές στις αντιλήψeις τους βάσeι του Τμήματος από το οποίο προέρχονται. Γeνικά, τα eυρήματα συμφωνούν μe τη σχeτική διeθνή βιβλιογραφία. Τέλος, προτeίνeται η διeξαγωγή μeλλοντικής έρeυνας σχeτικά μe τις απόψeις των διδασκόντων για τον πλαγιαρισμό καθώς και την eπίδραση στις αντιλήψeις των φοιτητών για τον πλαγιαρισμό μeταβλητών, όπως ο χρόνος διαβάσματος και η ακαδημαϊκή eμπeιρία.
Globalization of Nanoengineers’ Professional Training: Foreign Experience

Abstract Conceptual bases of globalization influence onto engineer education in the field of nanoelectronics as well as formation of global skills necessary for life and work in a globalized society have been considered. Modern state of incorporating the global dimension into the process of future nanoelectronics engineers’ learning has been analyzed. Key skills and conditions of providing connection between results of learning and the global dimension in the engineering education have been defined. Possibilities of the global dimension realization (elaboration of new methods and approaches), integration of the education content on the principles of consistency and interdisciplinary nature as well as monitoring of learning results have been suggested. Special attention has been paid to implementation of the global dimension into the engineering profession that includes three aspects: generic themes, generic skills and generic dispositions. Main directions of developing the system of engineering education in the field of nanoelectronics have been specified. It has been defined that incorporation of the global dimension into the learning process of future engineers in the field of nanoelectronics encompasses five stages: the substantiation of key skills that define global dimension in engineering education; the provision of connection between the results of learning and global dimension in engineering education; the determination of opportunities to realize global dimension (elaboration of new methods and approaches); the integration of the learning content on the basis of consistency and interdisciplinary principles; the monitoring of learning results. In the result of the carried out research it has been concluded that the basis of conceptual approaches to engineering training of future specialists in the field of nanoelectronics is the logics and the content of the “engineer” notion, specifics of engineering activities in the field of nanoelectronics, as well as their functional duties in the context of globalization challenges. The process of introduction of the global dimension into the content of engineering programs in nanoelectronics encourages the development of an engineer’s personality at all the levels – individual, national and global.
Caracterización socioeconómica de la pesca deportiva en tres localidades de Baja California Sur, México

La pesca deportiva es una actividad turística que genera una considerable derrama económica para el estado de Baja California Sur (BCS). En este sentido, es importante conocer las características de los pescadores recreacionales, para generar estrategias de manejo apropiadas a los contextos locales. Este estudio caracterizó la actividad y el perfil del pescador deportivo que visita BCS, además de identificar su percepción sobre la técnica de captura y liberación, la cual favorece la conservación de los recursos. Con un total de 922 encuestas en tres localidades, Cabo San Lucas, Los Barriles-Buenavista e Isla Cerralvo, se identificó que más del 80 % de los pescadores deportivos que acuden a BSC son de origen extranjero (principalmente de EUA), que el nivel de experiencia de pesca que predomina es el intermedio y que tienen una percepción favorable de la práctica de capturar y liberar; sin embargo, en éstas y en otras características (e.g. ingreso, edad, horas de traslado, entre otras) las proporciones entre las localidades son diferentes. Considerando la información de carácter socioeconómico, se caracterizaron dos tipos de pescador deportivo: el de ocasión y el exclusivo. Además, se identificó que el género femenino es un segmento de mercado poco atendido, el cual tiene potencial de crecimiento.
Response nonlinearities in networks of spiking neurons

Combining information from multiple sources is a fundamental operation performed by networks of neurons in the brain, whose general principles are still largely unknown. Experimental evidence suggests that combination of inputs in cortex relies on nonlinear summation. Such nonlinearities are thought to be fundamental to perform complex computations. However, these non-linearities contradict the balanced-state model, one of the most popular models of cortical dynamics, which predicts networks have a linear response. This linearity is obtained in the limit of very large recurrent coupling strength. We investigate the stationary response of networks of spiking neurons as a function of coupling strength. We show that, while a linear transfer function emerges at strong coupling, nonlinearities are prominent at finite coupling, both at response onset and close to saturation. We derive a general framework to classify nonlinear responses in these networks and discuss which of them can be captured by rate models. This framework could help to understand the observed diversity of non-linearities observed in cortical networks. AUTHOR SUMMARY Models of cortical networks are often studied in the strong coupling limit, where the so-called balanced state emerges. In this strong coupling limit, networks exhibit without fine tuning, a number of ubiquitous properties of cortex, such as the irregular nature of neuronal firing. However, it fails to account for nonlinear summation of inputs, since the strong coupling limit leads to a linear network transfer function. We show that, in networks of spiking neurons, nonlinearities at response-onset and saturation emerge at finite coupling. Critically, for realistic parameter values, both types of nonlinearities are observed at experimentally observed rates. Thus, we propose that these models could explain experimentally observed nonlinearities.
The use of Zingiber officinale extract against Yersinia ruckeri and its effects on the antioxidant status and immune response in Oncorhynchus mykiss

The present work aimed to explore the effects of nutritional ginger on rainbow trout. The fish were fed various concentrations of ginger extract i.e. 1, 3, 6, and 10 g/kg; the control was fed no ginger. Having fed for 56 days, the fish were exposed to Yersinia ruckeri and any case of death was documented for two weeks. The diet with the extract of ginger could check the experimental infection in rainbow trout. The highest survival rate, i.e. 91.4%, was attained in the group nourished with ginger at 10 g/kg while the survival rate for the control was 41.6%. Ginger diet of 6 and 10 g/kg affected the biochemical parameters and the immune response. Total serum protein and total serum immunoglobulin, together with lysozyme, phagocytic, bactericidal and antioxidant enzymes activities, significantly improved in some groups, other than the control, in a dose-reliant mode (P<0.05). No variations were detected in the levels of alanine aminotransferase, lactate dehydrogenase, and aspartate aminotransferase activities in the ginger-fed groups, indicating no liver toxicity. The findings of the current research revealed that some doses of nutritional ginger (6 and 10 g/kg) could reinforce the non-specific immunity and diminish the vulnerability of rainbow trout to Y. ruckeri .
When paying attention pays off: the mindfulness skill act with awareness promotes creative idea generation in groups

ABSTRACT Past work has linked mindfulness to improved individual-level creativity, but remained silent about group-level creativity. Of all mindfulness skills, the ability to observe and attend to various stimuli (Observation) is the most powerful predictor of individual-level creativity. Studies examining effects of specific mindfulness skills on factors pertinent to group creativity suggest that for group-level creativity, the ability to focus attention with full awareness (Act with awareness), may be equally, or even more, important. We tested the relation between mindfulness and group-level creative idea generation using two brainstorming studies: one exploratory and one confirmatory. Mindfulness skills were either measured (Study 1; N = 88 groups) or the Act with awareness skill was targeted with a short, incidental guided meditation session (Study 2; N = 68 groups). Results from both studies showed differential relations between mindfulness and group creative idea generation: Only Act with awareness positively predicted the originality of ideas (Study 1 and 2) and the number of creative ideas in groups (Study 2). How mindfulness skills relate to creativity thus depends on the particular mindfulness skill involved and whether creativity happens at the individual or group level.
The effect of narrative therapy on resiliency of women who have referred to counseling centers in Isfahan

AIM: The aim of this study is the evaluation of the effect of narrative therapy on the resiliency of women referred to counseling centers in Isfahan. METHOD: The study was quasi-experimental, with pretest, posttest, and control group. The statistical population was women who had marital problems and had referred to counseling centers of Isfahan. At first, by the use of available sampling, three counseling centers of Isfahan were selected. Then, by available random sampling, 30% were selected and were randomly put into two groups of experiment and witness. First, all samples answered to the Connor–Davidson's resilience scale. Then, the experiment group took part in eight 2 h sessions of group narrative therapy. And finally, the posttest of both experiment and control group was performed. To evaluate the data and analyze the results of this study, the analysis of covariance was implemented. RESULT AND CONCLUSION: Findings have shown that the process of narrative therapy sessions has had a significant impact on the increase of tolerance (P = 0.001). The results of this study can be implemented in increasing of women's resiliency.
Unveiling the Efficiency of Vermicompost Derived from Different Biowastes on Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Plant Growth and Soil Health

The present study was conducted to explore the role of different types of vermicomposts (VCs) prepared from different substrates to improve soil health (physical and chemical properties) and wheat plant growth under field conditions. Different combinations of vermicompost prepared from different substrates (cow dung, paper waste, and rice straw) and inorganic fertilizers were applied in soil using wheat as a test plant. The impact of three different VCs on physico-chemical characteristics and nutrient availability in soil was evaluated to examine their efficacy in combination with chemical fertilizers. Temporal trends in vermicomposting treatments at various stages showed significant improvement in physico-chemical attributes of the VCs substrates. All the plant physiological attributes showed significant response where N:P:K 100:50:50 kg ha−1 + 10 t ha−1 cow dung vermicompost was applied. In addition, post-harvest analysis of soil not only revealed that different combinations of the vermicomposting treatments improved the soil health by improving the physico-chemical attributes of the soil. Conclusively, application of cow dung vermicompost along with recommended NPK not only improved crop yield, soil health, reduced insect (aphid) infestation but also fortified grains with Zn and Fe.
Improving juror sensitivity to specific eyewitness factors: judicial instructions fail the test

A recent New Jersey Supreme Court decision recognized the difficulty jurors have with evaluating eyewitness evidence. This decision resulted in the development of instructions that highlight factors affecting identification accuracy. Research has explored the efficacy of eyewitness instructions for improving jurors’ decision-making. Jurors in these studies are typically presented with identifications that manipulate multiple witnessing and identification conditions simultaneously, making it difficult to ascertain whether instructions help jurors evaluate any one eyewitness factor. We conducted two experiments to examine how jurors evaluate eight individual eyewitness factors with and without instructions. Across both experiments, none of the individual eyewitness factors nor instructions influenced jurors. Instructions only assisted jurors when multiple eyewitness factors were collapsed to create either extremely good or poor-quality identifications. These findings contribute to the long history of jurors remaining largely insensitive to the nuances of witnessing and identification conditions. Current safeguards may only assist jurors under limited circumstances.
Short sleep time increases lipid intake in obese adolescents

Study carried out at Departamento de Psicobiologia. 1 Departamento de Psicobiologia Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo. 2 Departamento de Biociencias Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo. 3 Programa de Pos-Graduacao em Nutricao Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo. 4 Programa de Pos-Graduacao em Ciencias da Saude Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo. 5 Departamento de Nutricao Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo. Corresponding author: F.C. Corgosinho. Departamento de Biociencias Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo. Rua Prof. Francisco de Castro, no 93. Sao Paulo SP. Brazil. CEP: 04020-050. Phone/Fax: 55 (11) 5572-0177. E-mail: flaviacorgosinho@hotmail.com Received: October 02, 2012; Accepted: February 23, 2013. ABSTRACT
Ofsted 2005 : a new relationship with primary headteachers?

This study concerns the role of the English primary school headteacher within the school inspection process, specifically after the implementation of the key changes made by Ofsted to their inspection framework in 2005. These amendments were considerable, and included moving to shorter inspections with less notice given, alongside schools being required to undertake self- evaluation to inform the inspectorate. Much of a primary school's self-evaluation falls to the headteacher and the study focuses on the implications of Ofsted's New Relationship with Schools for the head. Mixed methods are used for the study. A questionnaire survey was sent to all 749 primary headteachers whose schools were inspected in November 2006 and follow-up interviews were undertaken with a sample of these. The extent of a head's autonomy is considered, to investigate whether variations in approach make any difference to the outcomes for a school. This practitioner study is undertaken by a serving primary headteacher which helps inform the research focus and data analysis. It includes some personal reflection from the researcher, including a consideration of the implications of the research on her professional role. The findings indicate that the primary headteachers in the study believe the new inspection process to have both advantages and disadvantages. Although there is some criticism of Ofsted, most heads recognise the need to be accountable, even though multiple accountabilities to a variety of stakeholders weigh heavily for some. The study concludes that the respondent heads who approach the inspection process with confidence and belief in their school and its practices may help to support a positive outcome by ensuring the school will be seen in the best light possible. This finding may be of interest to primary head teachers and could help to inform their professional practice.
Genital tract infections among pregnant women

One hundred fifty six high vaginal swabs were collected from 126 pregnant women and 30 non-pregnant women . Isolation and identification of microorganisms based on standard bacteriology and biochemical procedure. The results showed that 37.3% , 28.5% , 5.5% , and 6.3% of pregnant women had bacterial , Candida albicane , Trichomonas vaginalis and Garderella vaginalis infections respectively. Which are higher than their counterpart in non-pregnant women. As well as presence of vaginal discharge , case history of abortion and intrauterine contraceptive device insertion were positively correlated with increase infection rates. Routine vaginal swab examination should be introduce as mandatory procedure for all pregnant women, particularly those under certain risk factors at antenatal health care centers.
Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 49, Revision 1 (FGE.49Rev1): xanthine alkaloids from the priority list

Abstract Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids (CEF) was requested to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety assessment of the flavouring substances caffeine [FL‐no: 16.016] and theobromine [FL‐no: 16.032] in the Flavouring Group Evaluation 49, Revision 1. Consequent to the 2015 scientific opinion from the EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) on the safety of caffeine from all dietary sources, the CEF Panel considered it inappropriate to evaluate the two substances through the Procedure. For caffeine, the Panel based its assessment on the safety threshold of 5.7 mg/kg body weight (bw) per day for adults, except pregnant/lactating women, and 3 mg/kg bw per day for children, adolescents, pregnant and lactating women, as established by the NDA Panel. The safety evaluation of theobromine takes into account that approximately 11% of an oral dose of caffeine is metabolised to theobromine and that both substances have a similar pharmacological profile. For the exposure assessment, a brand loyalty model was chosen. In this model, it was assumed that a consumer is exposed on a long‐term basis to a specific category of food (i.e. non‐alcoholic beverages), containing caffeine or theobromine at their respective maximum use levels. For the rest of the categories, normal use levels applied. Daily dietary exposure to caffeine and theobromine (excluding systemic exposure) added as a chemically defined flavouring substance ranged 0–2.3 and 0–0.4 mg/kg bw, respectively, across all population groups. The Panel concluded that caffeine [FL‐no: 16.016] and theobromine [FL‐no: 16.032] would not be expected to present safety concern based on their estimated levels of intake from their use as flavouring substances.
Quantification of warm-up patterns in elite showjumping horses over three consecutive days: a descriptive study

There is very little reported information on warm-up practices in showjumping horses. The objective was to quantify warm-up jumping patterns/duration in a competition (field) environment in showjumping horses. Ten mixed-breed elite showjumping horses were assessed at a three-day training session. Riders warmed-up as they would normally for an elite competition and jumped at least one round of a 15-fence (135-145 cm) course on each day. Fence type/height, number of jumping efforts and lead take-off/landing limbs during warm-up were recorded. Rider global-positioning-system and inertial-motion-sensors recorded speed, time spent in each pace/rein plus stride length and stride duration during warm-up and course. Heart rate (HR) was recorded when the horse was resting in its stable and for the duration of the ridden exercise. Appropriate paired statistical tests were used to compare variables between days, and between warm-up and the round(s). Mean warm-up duration, time in each pace and on each rein did not d.