Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Efficient Deployment of Small Cell Base Stations Mounted on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for the Internet of Things Infrastructure

In the Internet of Things networks deploying fixed infrastructure is not always the best and most economical solution. Advances in efficiency and durability of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) made flying small cell base stations (BS) a promising approach by providing coverage and capacity in environments where using fixed infrastructure is not economically justified. A key challenge in covering an area with UAV-based small cell BSs is optimal positioning the UAVs to maximize the coverage and minimize the number of required UAVs. In this paper, we propose an optimization problem that helps to determine the number and position of the UAVs. Moreover, to have efficient results in a reasonable time, we propose complementary heuristic methods that effectively reduce the search space. The simulation results show that our proposed method performs better than genetic algorithms.
Expanding Definition of Technology in Special Education: Impact of Training on the Adoption of iPad Tablets by Special Educators

ABSTRACT The role of technology in special education has increased over the last 20 years. Expedited by the introduction of Apple iPad and its implementation of touch-based input, the perception of technology has grown from a functional role for students with disabilities to a bridge in accessing general education curriculum. However, quality adoption of new technology within the classroom relies heavily on professional development of the special educator. This paper offers a discussion on the expansion of technology in special education, various attributes associated with quality educator training on technology, and the results of a five-year investigation on the formal training of special educators using iPad tablets. Results indicated longitudinal training focused on active learner experiences had a significant effect on the likelihood of special educator iPad tablet adoption and the resulting implementation in the classroom. Recommendations on educator professional training on iPad tablets follows results.
Computer vision system in measurement of the volume and mass of egg using the disc method

One important process in egg production is the sorting process to determine the grade of the egg. The volume and mass of the egg are the factors needed in this sorting process. But the conventional way to measure egg volume and mass can damage egg and takes a long time. This paper proposes a Computer Vision System (CVS) to measure egg volume and mass quickly, accurately, precisely without damaging the egg. The disc method is a method used to calculate the volume of an object with a circular cross-section such as an egg. CVS was designed to calculate the volume using the disc method and calculate the egg mass using density and regression models, based on images captured in real-time or images that have been captured previously. The validation process is carried out using 50 egg samples by comparing results from the proposed method with manual measurements. To compare the time needed by CVS and manual measurement, an average test was used. To test the output accuracy of the volume and mass of egg, relative absolute error, ANOVA test, and correlation test were used. Whereas to test the output precision, the coefficient of variation was used. Based on the results of the testing conducted, CVS in the proposed method successfully measuring the volume and mass of egg quickly, accurately, precisely, without damaging the egg.
Microbial Profile of Chronic Otitis Media in Patients of a Tertiary Care Hospital of North Central M.P

Aim This study aim to determine commonest microorganism of chronic suppurative otitis media and their antibacterial susceptibility (1) as in chronic otitis media Bacterial infection is often a causes of exacerbation in the clinical course and failure in the treatment. The aim of the study was to determine the incidence and profile of the aerobic bacterial flora in chronic otitis media and to determine the drug susceptibility of isolated bacteria (2).
Tüketicilerin besin etiketi incelenmesi konusundaki tutum ve davranışları

The purpose of this study is to find out about the attitudes and behavior of Turkish consumers related to their inspection of “food labels”, one of the important elements of food safety, and to increase awareness pertinent to the topic. Upon completion of the * Bu çalışma, Doğuş Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri Destekleme Fonu tarafından (proje numarası: BAP-2010-11-D1-B01) desteklenmiştir. F. G. Aygen 4/3 (2012) 28-54 İşletme Araştırmaları Dergisi Journal of Business Research-Türk 29 field survey, SPSS has been utilized in the statistical analyses of the questionnaires responded to by 500 consumers. Frequency distributions, Mann-Whitney and KruskalWallis tests have been employed for analysis of results. Among the major findings are the following: “Nutrition” information is read less frequently compared to “label” information; the “expiration date”, “production date”, “shelf life”, “name and brand of the product”, and “ingredients” are among the most frequently read label information; food labels are read more in case “the product is new on the market”, “is purchased for the first time or is purchased infrequently”; the most influential reason for non-use of labels is that there is “no need to read labels due to purchase of the same brands, all the time, based on habits and past positive experience”. Of the analyzed demographic variables, differences were encountered only in case of “age” and “education level” with respect to “frequency of label readership”. Findings are evaluated in terms of the State, related institutions, producers-retailers, consumers, and further research, in the last part of the study.
Adherence to Medications among Outpatient Adults With Multiple Sclerosis in Medina Province in KSA (Cross-Sectional Study)

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, inflammatory, progressive, demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. Treatment for MS involves long-term disease-modifying therapies (DMTs). Medication adherence in chronic diseases like MS plays an important role in predicting long-term outcomes. This is a cross-sectional, survey-based study was done to assess adherence to medications among adults suffering from MS in Medina Province, Saudi Arabia. The study sample included 90patients diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. These databases contain information about disease presentation, drug prescription, vital status, residency, and role of contact to patient. All the collected data were analyzed by an SPSS program, version 20, and p value < 0.05 was considered significant. A response rate among the MS patients was 97.78%, and their mean age was 36.13±9.58. Most of the participants were above 35 years (55%) and were females. About 37.8% of patients was considered to be adherent to the drugs. The mean total score of BMQ Specific-Necessity was 3.25±0.70 and about 63.4% total score=3 and the mean total score of BMQ Specific-Concerns was (3.34±0.703). About 84.4% total score=3. The mean total score of BMQ General was 3.2727±0.31, and about 81.1% had a total score=3. The mean total score of compliance was 3.2023±0.393. We concluded that many factors affected the patient's adherence to the drug rather than of being dependence to the drugs as worrying about side effects and the cost of the drug.
Pediatric and adolescent obesity management in primary care

Alıntı Kodu: Şen M. Birinci basamakta çocuk ve adolesan obezitesi yönetimi. Jour Turk Fam Phy 2016; 07 (4): 85-93. Doi: 10.15511/tjtfp.16. 00485 Çocukluk çağında obezite hem dünyada hem de ülkemizde giderek daha sık görülmektedir. Bu nedenle obez çocuk ve adolesanların birinci basamak sağlık kurumlarında değerlendirilmesi ve yönetimi önem kazanmaktadır. Bu derlemede çocuk ve adolesan obezitesine yaklaşımda bir birinci basamak merkezinde obez çocuk ve adolesanın değerlendirilmesinde gerekli klinik ortam, obezite yönetiminde gerekli araç ve gereçler, etkinliği kanıtlanmış etkili yöntemler özetlenmektedir.
PROFILE OF GLAUCOMA IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTER OF KUMAON REGION, HALDWANI UTTARAKHAND

BACKGROUND: To study the profile of glaucoma in patients ≥35 years of age attending eye Out Patient Department in a tertiary care center of Kumaon region in Uttarakhand. METHODS: A cross sectional study was conducted in Out Patient Department of Ophthalmology from November 2012 to October 2014. Total 200 patients were included in this study based on inclusion and exclusion criteria’s. RESULTS: Among 200 patients, profile of primary glaucoma identified included primary angle closure glaucoma 84(42%), primary open angle glaucoma 63(32%), glaucoma suspect 32(16%) and normal tension glaucoma 21(10%). Among subtypes of angle closure glaucoma, spectrum was primary angle closure suspect 9(10.71%), primary angle closure 15(17.86%) and primary angle closure glaucoma 60(71.43%). Male patients were 106(53%) and female patients were 94(47%). CONCLUSION: Primary angle closure glaucoma was observed most commonly followed by primary open angle glaucoma. Glaucoma was significantly associated with increase in age. Male patients outnumbered female patients. However, females were diagnosed more with primary angle closure glaucoma.
High-Strain-Rate Compressive Behavior of UHMWPE Fiber Laminate

Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber laminate is currently widely used in ballistic protection for its exceptional physical and mechanical properties. However, the dynamic compressive mechanism of UHMWPE laminate remains poorly understood. Therefore, the stress–strain relationship, the influence of different thickness, area, and shape, and the maximum stress and fracture stress are studied in both out-of-plane and in-plane directions under quasi-static and dynamic loading using a universal test machine, Split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB), and high-speed camera. Furthermore, numerical models with cohesive elements are developed. The results indicate a dependency on strain rate and loading direction. Firstly, the stress–strain curve of dynamic testing can be divided into different zones according to different loading directions and strain rates. Secondly, with the increase of the strain rate in the dynamic testing, the maximum stress and fracture stress increase as well; relatively speaking, the fracture stress in the out-of-plane direction is greater than the fracture stress in the in-plane direction. Thirdly, both experiment and simulation indicate that the thickness does not influence the modulus clearly the in out-of-plane direction but influences the modulus in the in-plane direction. Fourthly, the fracture stress of dynamic testing is higher than the fracture stress of quasi-static testing in both directions. Finally, the numerical results show good agreement with the experiment in terms of the maximum stress and failure form.
Parental Mediation and the Internet: Findings of NET Children Go Mobile for Parents' Mediation Strategies in Ireland: Mediazione dei Genitori e Internet: Risultati di NET Children Go Mobile per le Strategie di Mediazione di Genitori in Irlanda.

Basato sui dati raccolti dal progetto Net Children Go Mobile, uno studio transnazionale su bambini di età compresa tra i 9 e i 16 anni in sette paesi europei, con particolare attenzione al contesto irlandese. Questo articolo esamina la mediazione dei genitori delle attività online dei bambini. Viene inoltre esaminata la relazione tra le competenze digitali dei bambini (compreso l'uso di Internet e degli smartphone) e la mediazione dei genitori e vengono evidenziati i fattori che influenzano la mediazione dei genitori. I genitori implementano una serie di strategie, favorendo una stretta mediazione e regole di mediazione attiva sulla sicurezza di Internet, ma queste sono risultate associate con ridotte attività online e competenze digitali dei bambini. Questi risultati mettono alla prova i ricercatori nell'identificare strategie efficaci senza impedire ai bambini la libertà di accesso al mondo online e di avvalersi delle opportunità online. Abstract: Based on data collected from the Net Children Go Mobile project, a cross-national study of children aged 9–16 in seven European countries with a focus on the Irish context, this article examines parental mediation of children’ online activities. The relationship between children’s digital skills (including internet and smartphone use) and parental mediation is also examined and factors influencing parent mediation are highlighted. Parents implement a range of strategies, favouring strict mediation and rules over active mediation on internet safety, but these were associated with reduced children’s online activities and digital skills. These findings challenge researchers to identify effective strategies that don’t impede children’s freedom to access the online world and avail of online opportunities. Based on data collected from the Net Children Go Mobile project, a cross-national study of children aged 9–16 in seven European countries with a focus on the Irish context, this article examines parental mediation of children’ online activities. The relationship between children’s digital skills (including internet and smartphone use) and parental mediation is also examined and factors influencing parent mediation are highlighted. Parents implement a range of strategies, favouring strict mediation and rules over active mediation on internet safety, but these were associated with reduced children’s online activities and digital skills. These findings challenge researchers to identify effective strategies that don’t impede children’s freedom to access the online world and avail of online opportunities.
The Acceptability of Cryptocurrencies as Mode of Payment among Millennial Certified Public Accountants in the Philippines

: A flourishing number of literatures have investigated on the acceptability of diverse technologies around the globe. Yet, limited studies have explored on a growing technological phenomenon – the Cryptocurrencies. The central motivation of cryptocurrencies is to work as a medium of exchange and to take the power out of the hands of the government and central bankers (Gilpin, 2014, as cited in Rose, 2015). Using an extended UTAUT model, this research aims to investigate on the factors that could influence the behavioral intention (BI) to accept cryptocurrencies as a mode of payment among millennial Certified Public Accountants in the Philippines. The Multiple Linear Regression was utilized on this research, which was administered on 386 millennial CPAs. Performance Expectancy was still found to be the strongest predictor of BI, while Government Regulation was interestingly found to have no significant relationship with BI. This is the first study on this field to have incorporated the existence of Accounting Model as a predictor variable. The results of this study are significant in creating a more informed business environment for professionals, owners, and managers.
Pain correlates of depressed mood in young adults

OBJECTIVE: To provide an initial indication of the intensity and quality of pain in young adults reporting depressed mood and to investigate possible underlying mechanisms. DESIGN: Case-control study. SETTING: University undergraduate subject pool. PARTICIPANTS: Sixty introductory psychology undergraduates classified as either reporting high levels of depressed mood (n=30; age 18.7±0.87 years, mean ± SD) or reporting low levels of depressed mood (n=30; age 18.6±0.81 years). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Beck Depression Inventory, Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire, Pain Catastrophizing Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and pressure dolorimeter pain thresholds. RESULTS: Young adults reporting high levels of depressed mood had significantly higher pain intensity at testing time, as measured by a visual analogue scale (P=0.015) and a present pain index (P=0.002), affective pain intensity for the previous month (P=0.000), pain catastrophizing (P=0.025) and global sleep disturbance (P=0.000) than young adults reporting low levels of depressed mood. Within the group of young adults reporting high levels of depressed mood, significantly higher sleep disturbance scores (P=0.020) were identified in those reporting high levels of overall pain intensity. CONCLUSIONS: The results are discussed in terms of their implications for research as well as for the assessment and treatment of pain in individuals with depression.
Case series of Foley’s induction in patients with previous caesarean

Background: The objective of this study was to study the efficacy of intracervical Foley’s catheter induction in women with previous history of caesarean section and to evaluate the maternal and fetal outcome of these pregnancies. Methods: It is a prospective analysis of 30 patients whose labour was induced by intracervical Foley’s bulb for VBAC delivery. This study was conducted in KIMS, Hubli. Age, parity, indication of previous caesarean, inter-pregnancy interval and outcome of index pregnancy were studied in detail and analysed. Results: 30 women with previous history of caesarean were included into the study. Various indications of induction during index pregnancies were- post-datism, IUGR, intra-uterine foetal demise and severe pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. Out of 30 women, 18 (60%) had successful VBAC delivery, 12 (40%) underwent repeat LSCS. 19 cases needed augmentation of labour. Indications for caesarean section were failed induction in 5 (16.6%) women, threatened scar rupture in 3 (10%), non-progress of labour in 2 (6.6%) and meconium stained amniotic fluid in 2 (6.6%). No cases of uterine rupture or maternal mortality was noted in the study. Conclusions: In our study the rate of vaginal birth was 60% without major maternal complications. Hence intracervical Foley’s catheter is an effective, safe and acceptable for labour induction in women with previous caesarean.
Phylogenetic background and habitat drive the genetic diversification of Escherichia coli

Escherichia coli is a commensal of birds and mammals, including humans. It can act as an opportunistic pathogen and is also found in water and sediments. Since most population studies have focused on clinical isolates, we studied the phylogeny, genetic diversification, and habitat-association of 1,294 isolates representative of the phylogenetic diversity of more than 5,000, mostly non-clinical, isolates originating from humans, poultry, wild animals and water sampled from the Australian continent. These strains represent the species diversity and show large variations in gene repertoires within sequence types. Recent gene transfer is driven by mobile elements and determined by habitat sharing and by phylogroup membership, suggesting that gene flow reinforces the association of certain genetic backgrounds with specific habitats. The phylogroups with smallest genomes had the highest rates of gene repertoire diversification and fewer but more diverse mobile genetic elements, suggesting that smaller genomes are associated with higher, not lower, turnover of genetic information. Many of these small genomes were in freshwater isolates suggesting that some lineages are specifically adapted to this environment. Altogether, these data contribute to explain why epidemiological clones tend to emerge from specific phylogenetic groups in the presence of pervasive horizontal gene transfer across the species.
Structure of the bovine BBSome complex

Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) is a currently incurable ciliopathy caused by the failure to correctly establish or maintain cilia-dependent signaling pathways. Eight proteins associated with BBS assemble into the BBSome, a key regulator of the ciliary membrane proteome. We report the electron cryomicroscopy (cryo-EM) structures of the native bovine BBSome in inactive and active states at 3.1 and 3.5 A resolution, respectively. In the active state, the BBSome is bound to an Arf-family GTPase (ARL6/BBS3) that recruits the BBSome to ciliary membranes. ARL6 recognizes a composite binding site formed by BBS1 and BBS7 that is occluded in the inactive state. Activation requires an unexpected swiveling of the β-propeller domain of BBS1, the subunit most frequently implicated in substrate recognition, which widens a central cavity of the BBSome. Structural mapping of disease-causing mutations suggests that pathogenesis results from folding defects and the disruption of autoinhibition and activation.
Bent and Fight, Survive and Succeed; Exploring the Relationship Among Conflict, Ethics, Resilience and Commitment

The study aimed at examining the effect of conflict management and ethical leadership on employee resilience and organizational commitment of the employees in the organizational setting of Pakistan. With quantitative approach, survey method was used. Data was collected on adopted instruments from 326 employees of private organizations through questionnaire. Partial Least Squares structural equation modelling was used to diagnose the data and test hypothesis on Smart-PLS. Bootstrapping was also performed for data analysis. The results show that there is positive effect of conflict management on employee resilience and organizational commitment. It was revealed that when leaders adopt ethical leadership style, employee tend to be more resilient in their work and their commitment towards that organization enhances. Organization should bread better conflict management policies and cultivate ethical leadership to mitigate the turn-over, retain their best talent and augment their resilient abilities to face hardships in this ever-changing world.
Formative Research to Understand the Psychographics of 1% Milk Consumption in a Low-Income Audience

A clear understanding of the knowledge, perceptions, beliefs, attitudes, and values of those whose behavior we hope to change is an essential task in a social marketing project. This formative research used mixed methods to identify consumer psychographics about high-fat milk among a low-income priority audience. High-fat milk users believe they choose the type of milk that is the healthiest for them and their families but had poor milk nutrition knowledge and an inaccurate appraisal of low-fat milk. Habit and taste preferences reinforced high-fat milk use but 2% milk users, a group that already adapted to reduced-fat milk, were the audience segment most willing to consider low-fat milk use. Low-fat milk use can be promoted by raising awareness that 2% milk is not low fat and addressing knowledge deficiencies while assuring the priority audience that 1% milk has all of the vitamins and minerals of whole or 2% milk but with less fat. The resonance of the promotion can be enhanced by incorporating words that “work” such as vitamins, minerals, healthy, choice, habit, and avoiding the words “switch” and “skim” that were viewed negatively by this low-income audience.