Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Relationship between demographic characteristics, stress and anxiety before and after cesarean section in pregnant women

Background and Aim: Stress and anxiety can have adverse effects for the mother and baby. Proper prevention requires identifying the predisposing factors for these disorders. Due to the lack of information on stress and anxiety related factors in Iran, this study aimed to determine the relationship between demographic characteristics with stress and anxiety before and after cesarean section in pregnant women referring to Besat Hospital in Sanandaj. Materials and Methods: This descriptive correlational and cross-sectional study on 180 pregnant women undergoing elective cesarean section was performed in 2018. Samples were selected by convenience sampling from referring women to Besat Hospital in Sanandaj. Data were collected using a two-part demographic and midwifery questionnaire and Dass 21 stress and anxiety questionnaire. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 16, descriptive and analytical statistics. Results: The results showed that there was a significant relationship between age, educational level, income level, history of surgery and cesarean section, marital satisfaction and gender satisfaction of infant with stress and anxiety before and after cesarean section (p <0.05). Conclusion: Factors affecting the level of stress and anxiety in this study can help screening pregnant women at risk of stress and anxiety, assisting physicians, health care providers, and treatment staff. It is also recommended to design supportive and preventive programs for pregnant women. Key word: Demographic characteristics, Stress, Anxiety, Cesarean section
Structural Stigma and Health Inequalities: Research Evidence and Implications for Psychological Science

Psychological research has provided essential insights into how stigma operates to disadvantage those who are targeted by it. At the same time, stigma research has been criticized for being too focused on the perceptions of stigmatized individuals and on micro-level interactions, rather than attending to structural forms of stigma. This article describes the relatively new field of research on structural stigma, which is defined as societal-level conditions, cultural norms, and institutional policies that constrain the opportunities, resources, and wellbeing of the stigmatized. I review emerging evidence that structural stigma related to mental illness and sexual orientation (1) exerts direct and synergistic effects on stigma processes that have long been the focus of psychological inquiry (e.g., concealment, rejection sensitivity); (2) serves as a contextual moderator of the efficacy of psychological interventions; and (3) contributes to numerous adverse health outcomes for members of stigmatized groups—ranging from dysregulated physiological stress responses to premature mortality—indicating that structural stigma represents an under-recognized mechanism producing health inequalities. Each of these pieces of evidence suggests that structural stigma is relevant to psychology and therefore deserves the attention of psychological scientists interested in understanding and ultimately reducing the negative effects of stigma.
Safety and efficacy of antiviral therapy alone or in combination in COVID-19 - a randomized controlled trial (SEV COVID Trial)

Background Definitive antiviral treatment is not available for COVID-19 infection except remdesivir that even with many doubts. Various combination antivirals have been tried. Methods A single-center, open-label, parallel-arm, stratified randomized controlled trial evaluated the therapeutic potential of hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir-ritonavir in combination with ribavirin in COVID-19. Enrolled patients in severe category were randomized into three groups: A: standard treatment, B: hydroxychloroquine+ribavirin+standard treatment, or C: lopinavir+ritonavir+ribavirin+standard treatment; while non-severe category into two groups: A: standard treatment or B: hydroxychloroquine+ribavirin. Combination antivirals was given for 10 days and followed for 28 days. The primary endpoints were safety, symptomatic and laboratory recovery of organ dysfunctions, and time to SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR negative report. Results Total 111 patients randomized: 24, 23, and 24 in severe category A, B, and C respectively, and 20 in each non-severe group. Two patients receiving ribavirin experienced drug induced liver injury and another developed QT prolongation after hydroxychloroquine. In the severe category, 47.6%, 55%, and 30.09% in A, B, and C groups respectively showed symptomatic recovery compared to 93.3% and 86.7% in A and B groups respectively in the non-severe category at 72hrs (P>0.05). Conclusions The results failed to show statistical superiority of the antiviral combination therapies to that of the standard therapy in both the severe and non-severe categories in symptomatic adult patients of COVID-19. However, results do indicate the benefit of non-standard interventional combination therapy in severe disease. Furthermore, the dose of ribavirin needs to be reconsidered in the Indian population.
Faastlane: Accelerating Function-as-a-Service Workflows

In FaaS workﬂows, a set of functions implement application logic by interacting and exchanging data among themselves. Contemporary FaaS platforms execute each function of a workﬂow in separate containers. When functions in a workﬂow interact, the resulting latency slows execution. Faastlane minimizes function interaction latency by striving to execute functions of a workﬂow as threads within a single process of a container instance, which eases data sharing via simple load / store instructions. For FaaS workﬂows that operate on sensitive data, Faastlane provides lightweight thread-level isolation domains using Intel Memory Protection Keys (MPK). While threads ease sharing, implementations of languages such as Python and Node.js (widely used in FaaS applications) disallow concurrent execution of threads. Faastlane dynamically identiﬁes opportunities for parallelism in FaaS workﬂows and fork processes (instead of threads) or spawns new container instances to concurrently execute parallel functions of a workﬂow. We implemented Faastlane atop Apache OpenWhisk and show that it accelerates work-ﬂow instances by up to 15 × , and reduces function interaction latency by up to 99 . 95% compared to OpenWhisk.
Audit Fees and Audit Delays in Politically Connected Firms: Evidence from Bangladesh

The objective of this paper is to investigate the relationship between audit fees, audit delay, and political connections in the context of an emerging economy, namely, Bangladesh. For the purpose of this study, the author uses 576 firm-year observations (2010 to 2015 inclusive) of companies listed in Dhaka Stock Exchange. A number of OLS regression models are used to capture the relationship between audit fees, audit delay and political connections. The results indicate that political connection is significant as an explanatory variable for audit fees for all companies as well as for export oriented companies, but however, there is no evidence of political connections being an explanatory variable for audit delay. Some corporate governance variables and ownership structures are also found to be significant variables for audit fees and audit delay. The analysis appears to suggest that politically connected firms tend to manage the interests of the political power at the expense of other shareholders by managing the earnings in the annual reports, which is likely to affect the firm’s risk and require the auditor’s extra risk and extra effort and thus more audit fees. The demand for quality audit in exportoriented industries, however, allows auditors to perform a more rigorous audit, and thus charge higher audit fees.
Influence of stimulus location information on performance assessed by Simon task: Does Simon effect vary with age?

Today’s medical students are the doctors of tomorrow. Therefore, understanding the motivational factors that drive them is imperative if we wish to have motivated medical professionals in our healthcare system. Motivation is what drives a learner to push towards his goal despite setbacks. It is classified into intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic motivation is intrinsic to an individual and stems from his own interest in something; extrinsic motivation is driven by extraneous factors such as some consequence or outcome. As expected, intrinsic motivation does bring about higher levels of learning and achievement. However, extrinsic motivation also can bring about effective learning, when it involves internalization and integration of values. Among medical students, motivation depends substantially on their reasons for taking up medicine and has been found to vary in the different phases of the course. Motivation in education can improve students’ work ethic and attitude to their subject matter. All students are not equally intrinsically motivated, but a passionate teacher can create an atmosphere conducive to situated motivation and promote learning. Intrinsic motivation translates into improved study effort and achievement and is facilitated by addressing students’ need for competence, autonomy, and relatedness. Autonomy-supportive medical education has the potential to ultimately translate not just into academic achievement, but, in the long run, into better patient care and health-care delivery. Educators should therefore design an educational climate which will foster intrinsic motivation in students, so that they will develop into life-long learners and committed healthcare deliverers of the future.
Seasonal variation in food and feeding habit of Indian major carp (Labeo calbasu) in Baghel Taal, Bahraich, U.P

In present study, the qualitative and quantitative analysis of gut content of Indian carp Kalbasu (Labeo calbasu Ham. 1822) from Baghel Taal were conducted during July, 2014 to June, 2015. The results on gut content shows that qualitative changes in food component were not found but quantitative changes were observed during the study period. In the gut of fish, food contents i.e. decay matter (39.15%), zooplankton (20.07%) phytoplankton (16.18%), plant materials (14.41%), and Insects (10.19%), were observed. The quantitative changes of food contents were also verified by the analysis of gastrosomatic index (GSI) and it was maximum (5.874±0.145) during post monsoon season and minimum (3.425±0.152) during monsoon season as fish feeds voraciously to compensate the energy loss during breeding. Hence, it can be concluded that L. calbasu was omnivorous in feeding habit and findings were also verified by the index of preponderance.
A multilevel model of Kahn's job engagement in predicting counterproductive work behaviors: Evidence from financial information technology firms

This research proposes a multilevel model of transformational leadership (TFL), organizational support (OS), organization-based Self-esteem (OSE), and job engagement (JE) to predict counterproductive work behaviors (CWBs). This study tests the proposed model using longitudinal data with 901 employees from 160 different research and development (R&D) workgroups in the financial information technology industry of Greater China at multiple points (Time 1 to Time 3) spanning 10 months. The findings reveal that the individual-level and work-unit-level TLF, OS, and OSE strongly predicts employees’ JE, and that individual-level and work-unit-level JE strongly predicts employees’ CWBs. The present study proposes a model of JE, but other variables might also be important to JE. These findings suggest that managers not only must inspire and enable employees to apply their full energy to their work (e.g., JE), but must also find ways to alleviate CWBs. The study draws upon Kahn’s (1990) engagement theory to explain how TFL, OS, and OSE influence JE, which in turn helps alleviate CWBs.
Is Motor Excitability Modulated by Isochronous Rhythms?

Humans perceive and synchronize to regularity in auditory temporal sequences. Auditory regularity activates motor areas, but how the timing of motor responses relates to the regularity is unclear. Thus, we examined whether motor excitability, an index of motor activity, fluctuated to an isochronous sequence and characterized the timing of these fluctuations. Participants heard isochronous tones followed by a short silence, during which they imagined the tones continuing. Using single pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), we indexed excitability throughout the sequence. Cosine models were fit to constructed excitability timecourses to quantify periodicity of the excitability fluctuations. Motor excitability did not fluctuate at the stimulus frequency during either listening or silent portions. Thus, the study does not provide evidence for motor excitability fluctuations during isochronous tone perception or generation. Future work may reduce measurement noise by acquiring more samples over a shorter time or using a more engaging stimulus.
ANALYSIS OF A SLOSHING BEAM EXPERIMENT

Fuel sloshing is seen as a potential mechanism to reduce the loads in aircraft due to atmospheric turbulence and gusts via an increase in the effective damping. A series of steprelease experiments have been performed on a cantilever beam structure with a tank at its end filled with different levels of liquid in order to provide experimental data to characterise the amount of damping caused by the sloshing motion and to validate future numerical models. This paper presents an analysis of some of the acceleration data sets acquired during the experiments and shows how the frequency and damping behaviour varies during the time decay resulting from the step-release. Correlation is made between the amount of effective damping and the different fluid motions in the tank. The analysis is repeated for the dry beam configurations as well as different test conditions including tank level filling and number of compartments in the tank.
Analysis of Changes in Serum Levels and Gene Expression Profiles of Novel Adipocytokines (Omentin, Vaspin, Irisin and Visfatin) and Their Correlation with Serum C-reactive Protein Levels in Women Diagnosed with Endometriosis

Objectives This study aimed to investigate the role of new adipocytokines (omentin, vaspin, irisin and visfatin) in the development of endometriosis and the relationship of these adipocytokines with the inflammatory marker, C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in serum. Materials and Methods In this study, endometriosis (n=16) and control groups (n=14) were determined via ultrasound. Serum omentin, vaspin and irisin levels were measured by ELISA method. CRP levels in serum and the gene expression of visfatin and vaspin in whole blood samples were determined by clinical analyzer and the real-time polymerase chain reaction, respectively. Results Serum irisin and CRP levels in the endometriosis group were significantly higher than in the control group. Irisin protein levels demonstrated a positive correlation with body mass index and CRP in women diagnosed with endometriosis. No statistically significant difference was found in serum omentin and vaspin levels between groups. The visfatin and vaspin gene expression in whole blood samples from the endometriosis group was found to be significantly lower than the control group. Conclusion Increased levels of serum irisin and decreased visfatin and vaspin gene expressions in blood may be considered as a potential biomarker in endometriosis. The identification of new adipocytokines, which demonstrate an alteration in the presence of endometriosis and the relationship between these adipocytokines and inflammation will facilitate the detection of mechanisms involved in endometriosis and will lead to the development of targeted therapy.
The Determinant of Internet Financial Reporting: Evidence From Asean Stock Exchange

This research aims to analyze the effect of profitability, liquidity, leverage, and market activity on Internet Financial Reporting (IFR). This research was conducted at consumer goods sub-sector manufacturing companies listed on the ASEAN Stock Exchange in 2018-2019. This research used the purposive sampling method. The samples consisted of 378 companies. The data analysis technique used in this research is multiple linear regression analysis techniques. Based on the results of the analysis, it can be seen that the profitability variable has a positive effect on IFR, while the liquidity variable has a negative effect on IFR, then leverage and market activity have no effect on internet financial reporting, where greater leverage and market activity do not make the present company information on internet financial reporting.
BIRTH ORDER AND MORTALITY RISK: ALL-CAUSE AND CAUSE-SPECIFIC TRENDS

This study used Swedish population register data to investigate the relationship between birth order and mortality risk in adulthood for Swedish cohorts born between 1938 and 1960. We investigate both all-cause mortality as well as cause-specific mortality attributable to neoplasms, cancers of the respiratory system, diseases of the circulatory system, and accidents, suicides, and events of undetermined intent. The follow-up period is from 1960 to 2007 for all-cause mortality, and from 1968 to 2007 for cause-specific mortality. The analyses are conducted using piece-wise constant survival models, with age as the baseline hazard, and the estimates are adjusted for mother’s age at the time of birth, sibship size, and cohort effects. Focusing on sibships ranging in size from two to six, we find that mortality risk in adulthood increases with later birth order. This pattern is also consistent for causespecific mortality risk, but is particularly pronounced for mortality attributable to cancers of the respiratory system. These results suggest that social pathways play an important role in the relationship between birth order and mortality risk in adulthood.
Efficacy of botulinum toxin for the management of orofacial pain and dysfunction : A Systematic review and Meta-analysis

Correspondence author: Tassanee Tengrungsun Department of Advanced General Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, 6 Yothi Road, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok 10400, Thailand E-mail : tasanee.ten@mahidol.ac. th Tel : 081-850-9283 Received : 15 November 2019 Accepted : 27 May 2020 Efficacy of botulinum toxin for the management of orofacial pain and dysfunction : A Systematic review and Meta-analysis
Dynamic ambidexterity: implications of balancing exploration and exploitation over time

This thesis investigates how SME firms allocate resources into exploration and exploitation and what effect this has on firm performance. Research showed how this can be achieved in a structural or a sequential way, whereas recently attention has shifted towards the idea that firms should dynamically balance exploration and exploitation over time. However, it remains unclear how firms should dynamically achieve a balance between exploration and exploitation. Furthermore, longitudinal research on this topic among small-medium enterprises (SME) is underrepresented. This thesis extends on current ambidexterity literature and proposes the idea that dynamically balancing exploration and exploitation is a combination of structural and sequential ambidexterity. Time-series regression analysis on a panel dataset consisting of 47 SME firms from several industries supports the idea that dynamic ambidexterity is a combination of structural and sequential ambidexterity factors. Dynamic ambidexterity describes the process of balancing exploration and exploitation innovation, whereas in contrast to other research, structural or sequential ambidexterity does not. This thesis contributes to the literature regarding ambidexterity and bridges the gap between several theories about balancing exploration and exploitation. It helps to clarify that the process of balancing exploration and exploitation consists of both structural as well as time-dependent variables and that both should be taken into account to enhance firm performance.
A study of emerging semi-conductor devices for memory applications

In this paper, a study of the existing SRAM (Static Random Access Memory) cell topologies using various FET (Field Effect Transistor) low power devices has been done. Various low power based SRAM cells have been reviewed on the basis of different topologies, technology nodes, and techniques implemented. The analysis of MOSFET(Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor), FinFET( Fin Field Effect Transistor), CNTFET (Carbon Nano Tube Field Effect Transistor), and TFET (Tunnel Field Effect Transistor) based SRAM cells on the basis of parameters such as stability, leakage current, power dissipation, read/write noise margin, access time has been done. HSPICE, TCAD, Synopsys Taurus, and Cadence Virtuoso were some of the software used for simulation. The simulations were done from a few µms to 7nm technology nodes by different authors.
Wake of a Shattering Fuel Drop

This article presents a mathematical model that describes the evaporation aerodynamics of a mist in the wake of a shattering drop behind a detonation front. The model is based on a previously obtained distribution function for stripped droplets by size. Stripped droplets are considered as a multivelocity continuum, and a system of differential equations describing two-phase polydisperse spray dynamics is proposed. The mathematical problem is formulated at a one-dimensional spatial approximation of flowfield and is solved in closed form in dynamic 3D space. This study includes a detailed calculation of the ballistics of an evaporating spray generated in the wake of a kerosene drop fragmented by an air stream. The following issues are also investigated: the internal structure of the spray as it relates to the dynamic process of spray formation; the evolution of the dispersive characteristics of the liquid-phase jet of spray; the stabilization and range of a jet; and the structure and processes of jet and vapor cloud formation. By rough estimations, the intensification of liquid transfer into the vapor phase due to shattering leads to over-riching and cooling of the air-vapor combustible mixture in a wake, essentially increasing the induction period of ignition.
Polymer-based printed electrolytic capacitor and its circuitry application in a low pass filtering, rectifying and energy storage unit

We report the fabrication of flexible, printed polymer electrolytic capacitors and their implementation in printed electronics applications such as filtering, rectification and energy harvesting and storage. Capacitors were fabricated by depositing conductive polymer poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate onto porous anodized aluminum foil and yielded specific capacitance of 1 µF cm−2. This is far higher than values reported for printed plate capacitors and opens up the possibility of new applications in printed electronics related to filtering and smoothing at low frequencies. In this work, we have used printed polymer electrolytic capacitors to implement a resistor capacitor first order 1.03 kHz passive low pass filter, a full wave bridge rectifier circuit and a piezo-transducer energy harvester. An integrated full wave bridge rectifier based on these devices shows an efficiency of 80.5% at 1 kHz. When integrated with a vibration-motion based flexible piezoelectric transducer, the devices are able to generate and store about 1 mJ energy, which is a sufficient amount of energy for some low power electronics applications.