Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effect of Massage therapy on Postoperative Pain following Abdominal Surgery in Infants

Pain after abdominal surgery has a significant effect on physiological and psychological aspects of infants. Massage therapy has demonstrated effectiveness in pain relief in randomized trials. Aim of the study: To examine the effect of massage therapy on infants' post-operative pain following abdominal surgery. Subjects and method: Design: Aquasi –experimental (time series) design was used to conduct this study, sample a random sample of 60 infants were used. Setting: The study was conducted at Pediatric Surgery department at Assiut University Children Hospital.Tools: Two tools were used to collect data; a structured interview questionnaire and face, leg, activity, crying, consolability scale (FLACC) to assess pain. Results: There was statistically significant difference between both groups and during pre-test and post-test regarding FLACC scores. A highly statistically significant difference between study and control group pain score at first, third and fourth visit in post-test (P1=0.000, p1= 0.024 and P1=0.004 respectively). Conclusion: Massage therapy has significantly decreased postoperative pain in infants. Recommendations: Providing periodically training program for nurses and mothers infants to improve awareness about abdominal pain and used of non-pharmacological methods for pain relief such as massage therapy.
Efficiency of Ridge Expansion Using Screw-Type Expanders with Simultaneous Trabecular Implant Placement in Narrow Anterior Maxilla (A Clinical and Radiographic Study)

Background: Bone augmentation of narrow residual alveolar ridges in anterior maxilla is mandatory for better esthetical results. Many attempts were done to achieve acceptable outcomes including bone expansion. Using screw-type expanders is an acceptable treatment modality, complication-free and less sensitive technique. With the increase of esthetic demands, it was the importance of implant’s early loading which depends on its modified surface. The aim of this study was to evaluate clinically and radiographically the efficiency of placing Trabecular Metal Material implants with bone expansion in narrow anterior maxilla.Materials and Methods: For this clinical trial, 20 patients requiring implant placement in the narrow anterior maxilla of sufficient bone height and of ridge width ≥ 3mm but < 6mm were selected. Bone expansion using screw-type expanders was performed with simultaneous placement of Trabecular Metal Material implants. The studied variables were the degree of facial swelling, marginal bone height and bone width. The follow-up period was six months. For statistical analysis, Friedman and Wilcoxon tests were used.Results: A Significant decrease regarding marginal bone height and a significant increase regarding bone width were observed through the follow-up stage, while no significant difference was noticed concerning the degree of facial swelling when compared to base line measurements.Conclusion: The results assured the efficiency of bone expansion using screw-type expanders with simultaneous placement of Trabecular Metal Material implant and highlighted their promising effects concerning esthetical considerations.
Mesenchymal stem cell therapy for liver fibrosis/cirrhosis

Liver fibrosis represents a common outcome of most chronic liver diseases. Advanced fibrosis leads to cirrhosis for which no effective treatment is available except liver transplantation. Because of the limitations of liver transplantation, alternative therapeutic strategies are an urgent need to find. Recently, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) based therapy has been suggested as an attractive therapeutic option for liver fibrosis and cirrhosis, based on the promising results from preclinical and clinical studies. Although the precise mechanisms of MSC transplantation are still not fully understood, accumulating evidence has indicated that MSCs eliminate the progression of fibrosis due to their immune-modulatory properties. In this review, we summarise the properties of MSCs and their clinical application in the treatment of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. We also discuss the mechanisms involved in MSC-dependent regulation of immune microenvironment in the context of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis.
Effect of counselling based on the PLISSIT model on pregnant women’s sexual satisfaction: a randomised controlled trial

1 department of Midwifery, School of nursing and Midwifery, hamadan university of Medical Sciences, hamadan, iran 2 department of Midwifery, Mother and child care research center, School of nursing and Midwifery, hamadan university of Medical Sciences, hamadan, iran 3 chronic disease research center, School of nursing and Midwifery, hamadan university of Medical Sciences, hamadan, iran 4 Social determinants of health research center, department of epidemiology, School of Public health, hamadan university of Medical Sciences, hamadan, iran 5 emam hossein hospital, hamadan university of Medical Sciences, Malayer, iran
Improved Frequency Table with Application to Environmental Data

Abstract This paper proposes three different statistics to be used to represent the magnitude observations in each class when estimating the statistical measures from the frequency table for continuous data. The existing frequency tables use the midpoint as the magnitude of observations in each class, which results in an error called grouping error. Using the midpoint is due to the assumption that the observations in each class are uniformly distributed and concentrated around their midpoint, which is not always valid. In this research, construction of the frequency tables using the three proposed statistics, the arithmetic mean, median, and midrange and midpoint are respectively named, Method 1, Method 2, Method 3, and the Existing method. The four methods are compared using root-mean-squared error (RMSE) by performing simulation studies using three distributions, normal, uniform, exponential distributions. The simulation results are validated using real data, Glasgow weather data. The findings indicated that using the arithmetic mean to represent the magnitude of observations in each class of the frequency table leads to minimal error relative to other statistics. It is followed by using the median, for data simulated from normal and exponential distributions, and using midrange for data simulated from uniform distribution. Meanwhile, in choosing the appropriate number of classes used in constructing the frequency tables, among seven different rules used, the freedman and Diaconis rule is the recommended rule.
RESIDENTS’ PERCEPTION AS KEY INPUT TO DESTINATION IMAGE FORMATION FOR RURAL TOURISM

Many rural communities in Sarawak, Malaysia rely upon and view rural tourism as an opportunity for them to generate income and gain positive benefits from the unprecedented growth in the tourism industry. With increasingly competitive global marketplace, it is very crucial for the rural communities to effectively position their destination or village based on a distinctive and appealing perception or image. Creation and management of brand image or destination image is one of the most important elements in the success of any organization or destination. This conceptual paper develops a model of destination image formation effectively for rural destination or village starting with evaluating cognitive and affective components of village image perceived by its own residents as its initial phase. Analyzing this desired image should be the key input for image formation, putting importance on how the residents wants the village to be perceived by the visitors/tourists. Unstructured methodology using projective techniques is suggested to obtain information from residents on traits common to their village and also to capture unique features or auras which can distinguish the actual image of the destination or village from others.
Mapping the domains and influencing factors of quality of life in informal carers of community-dwelling older adults, Discussion Paper 1/2019

BACKGROUND: Over the past decades, research interest has increased in exploring quality of life (QoL) and well-being of informal caregivers who provide support for home-dwelling older people. However, as the concepts are very broad and all encompassing, a wide range of interpretations exist, resulting in differences in understanding of QoL and influencing factors. *** AIM: By following the scientific discussion over the last 20 years, this literature review maps differences in the understanding of QoL of informal carers and explores the benefits, losses, and wide-ranging impact of caregiving on the living situation of the informal carers. In detail, it aims to (i) identify the relevant domains and aspects associated with QoL and well-being of informal caregivers providing care for older people living at home and (ii) to map the variety of influencing factors affecting the QoL and well-being of informal carers. *** METHOD: This study follows a scoping review that allows for integrating a diversity of relevant literature and studies using different methodologies. In total, 42 qualitative and quantitative studies were included in the review. The literature search was conducted during the months of November 2018 and March 2019. *** RESULTS: Three core domains related to caregiving could be identified as most relevant in empirical studies focusing on overall QoL or well-being: the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of life. Additional domains highlighted in the literature related to work/ daily routine, spirituality/religion, or financial security. Major influencing factors that were discussed included gender, education, and financial status of the carer, personal resources, informal and formal support, health condition of the care recipient, relationship between carer and care recipient and socio-cultural factors. Study designs were not particularly sensitive to certain subgroups of informal carers and only one study explicitly focused on caregiving experiences of non-relatives. *** CONCLUSIONS: The caregiving process needs to be understood as a complex and individual experience, which has to be considered in evaluations of QoL and well-being of informal carers. Researchers need to be aware that the conceptualization of QoL and the selection of domains to be involved has a substantial impact on shaping results and policy implications. Further, future research should consider to what extent public or family support translates into benefits for informal carers’ QoL, and which areas of life are affected by such support. Due to the lack of literature on informal non-kin carers, more studies are needed to understand how informal care impacts lives and how this differs from family care.
ORIGINAL PAPER EDUCATIONAL PROCESS IN PATIENTS AFTER MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

Aim: The study aimed to determine the effect of education on the prevalence of risk factors and adherence to lifestyle measures in post-myocardial infarction patients. Design: A clinical, interventional, explanatory study. Methods: The sample (n = 165) comprised consecutive patients hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction. The interventional, explanatory study followed changes in two cohorts: intervention (n = 68) and control (n = 97). The intervention (prospective) group consisted of patients educated by a nurse using a previously developed nursing standard. The control (retrospective) group comprised patients who received no education on myocardial infarction provided by nurses. Results: After one-year follow-up, patients in the intervention group had statistically better knowledge about their condition (p < 0.001) and used their medication more regularly (p < 0.001) than controls. At one year, systolic blood pressure and total cholesterol decreased by a mean of 2.5 mmHg and 0.3 mmol/l, respectively, in intervention group participants. As early as after one month, patients in this group increased their physical activity by a mean of 35 minutes per week. Conclusion: Post-myocardial infarction patients educated according to the developed nursing care standard were shown to better adhere to their pharmacological therapy and lifestyle changes.
Reinforcement of inner and outer circular failures of pipes by textile composite layers

The first part of the paper deals with the FEM computation of deformations, stresses and strain in the surrounding area of inner and outer circular artificial failures with a set of given geometrical dimensions in steel pipelines. For the investigation of this problem three groups of mechanical models are applied: multilayered elastic shell, 3D elastic solid and 3D elastic-plastic solid FEM models. The aim of this analysis is to clarify the case in which the pipeline fails. When a pipe fails and needs repair or reinforcement, this is called critical case. In the second part of the paper the repaired pipes are investigated. For repairing of the inner and outer failures, inner or outer multilayered textile composite reinforcements are applied by winding technology. The task is to determine the width of the reinforcement and the number of layers needed for repair. The different mechanical models (multilayered elastic shell, 3D elastic solid and 3D elastoplastic solid) are compared on the basis of numerical results. The critical cases are determined and the questions of repair are answered also numerically.
Antiplasmodial Activity and Phytochemical Screening of Crude Extracts Jatropha Curcas, Parkia Bicolor Et Vernonia Amygdalinathree Traditional Plants of Ivorian Pharmacopeia

The practice of traditional medicine by plants is highly prized by African populations including those of the Department of Agboville (South-East of Ivory Coast) against various diseases, particularly malaria, which remains the leading cause of consultation in the health structures of the country. The general objective of this study is the valorization of the Ivorian pharmacopeia. We have evaluated the claimed antimalarial properties of three plants used in traditional medicine against malaria in the Department of Agboville and we have investigated phytochemical screening by standard protocols. The antimalarial activity was determined by measuring the fluorescence of Sybr green intercalated in the parasite DNA on NF54 and K1 Plasmodium falciparum strain. Then the IC50 values were determined by the online software ICEstimator antimalarial version 1.2. These three plants inhibit the growth of the parasite (Plasmodium falciparum). The different extracts are rich in alkaloid, sterols and polyterpenes, saponin then polyphenols and flavonoids.
Business Strategy, Accounting Conservatism and Performance

This research consists with prior business strategy typology and accounting conservatism theories. It investigates the joint effect of business strategy and accounting conservatism on the firm’s financial performance. The paper finds that accounting conservatism as a prudent accounting reporting principle plays an important corporate governance mechanism. The conservatism can mitigate the negative effect of the aggressive business strategy. The joint effect between business strategy and accounting conservatism is positively related with financial performance. The result is robustness when the different measurements of the strategy and the conservatism are applied. When the firm has weak internal control quality, the joint effect on financial performance also exists significantly.
Differential Impact of Foreign Portfolio Flows on Emerging Market Returns: Evidence from Thailand

Using daily series of flows and returns in Thailand during the period January 1995 and December 2012, this study investigates the differential pricing impact of foreign equity flows on two market segments; one consisting of stocks that are favored by foreign investors, and the other that are less favored. Flow betas which measure stock return senstivity to unexpected flows are negative particularly for stocks with high foreign interest. The empirical results reveal that stocks with relatively higher foreign exposure exhibit a lower required rate of return consistent with international risk sharing hypothesis. The differential effect of foreign flows on different segments of the market indicates that the pervasiveness of market liberalization is not equally shared across the local market. JEL Classification: G01, G15
Periotest measurement of tooth- implant retained bi lateral mandibular distal extension removable prosthesis with ERA Attachments

Aim: The aim of this study was to measure the stability of natural tooth and implant using periotest, in bilateral distal extension base, using ERA-ERA connection on one side and RPI-ERA on the other side.Material and Methods: Ten patients with mandibular bilateral distal extension arches, with second premolar as last standing tooth, were selected for this study. Every patient received one implant placed distally at the region of the second molar bilaterally. The patients received removable prosthesis retained on one side by RPI while the other side received ERA attachment. Both implants were retained to the prosthesis using ERA attachment. Patients were evaluated for tooth and implant stability using Periotest at time of prosthesis insertion, after one month, three months and six months after insertion. The study was a split mouth design.Results: Periotest measurements significantly decreased (increase in stability) with presence of ERA attachments on natural tooth and implants more than when the RPI was used on the natural tooth.Conclusion: It can be concluded that the ERA attachments was more preservative for natural teeth periodontium than RPI clasp retainer. In addition, the stability of implant improved gradually by time.
The difference of distance stereoacuity measured with different separating methods

Background The majority of tests to evaluate stereopsis should separate two eyes first. Whether different binocular separating manner may affect the test result of stereopsis is the main purpose of this study. Red-green anaglyphs, polarized light technology, active shutter 3D system, and auto-stereoscopic technique were chosen to evaluate distance stereoacuity. Methods Red-green anaglyphs test system was established with an ASUS laptop with the aid of TNO Stereotest glasses. Active shutter 3D system was set up with the same ASUS laptop with the aid of NVidia 3D Vision 2 Wireless Glasses Kit. The polarized 3D system adopted the AOC display. A Samsung naked-eye 3D laptop was used to set up an auto-stereoscopic system. Thirty subjects were recruited. Distance stereoacuity was measured with those computer systems. Results The auto-stereoscopic system was failed to measure distance stereopsis. A significant difference was found among red-green anaglyphs, polarized 3D system, and active shutter 3D system (Friedman Test, Chi-square =48.713, P<0.001). No significant difference was found between the polarized 3D system and an active shutter 3D system (Z=−1.134, P=0.257). The stereoacuity of the red-green glasses test was significantly worse than those of the other two test systems (versus shutter 3D test, Z=−4.553, P<0.001; versus polarized 3D test, Z=−4.618, P<0.001). Conclusions Different separating methods may affect the test result of distance stereopsis.
RISK FACTORS FOR RESPIRATORY DEATH AMONG INDONESIAN PILGRIMS IN 2018

Background: In 2018, respiratory disease was the leading cause of death in Hajj pilgrims, accounting for 37.40% of total deaths. Purpose: This study analyzes the most influential risk factors for death caused by respiratory disease among Indonesian pilgrims in 2018. Methods: This study uses a cross sectional design. Secondary data was obtained from the 2018 Integrated Hajj Computerized System for Health ( Siskohatkes ) and sourced from the Hajj Health Center ( Puskeshaji ), Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia which is also recorded about the first to third Hajj medical examination records. The sample was all pilgrims who died while performing the Hajj in Saudi Arabia, 361 pilgrims. The variables included age, gender, pre-existing respiratory disease, education level, type of work, Body Mass Index (BMI), smoking status, and influenza vaccination status. The data was analyzed using chi square and multiple logistic regression. Results: The majority of pilgrims who died during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia in 2018 were aged ≥60 years (75.30%), male (58.40%), did not have a pre-existing respiratory disease (85.60%), had a low education level (46.00%), worked indoors (73.10%), had a normal BMI (48.20%), did not smoke (88.60%), and had had the influenza vaccine (56.20%). The most influential risk factors were pre-existing respiratory disease with PR = 1.55 (95% CI = 1.16 – 2.90) and influenza vaccination status with PR = 1.39 (95% CI = 1.07 – 1.81). Conclusion: Having a pre-existing respiratory disease and not being vaccinated against influenza increase the likelihood of respiratory disease death among Indonesian pilgrims in 2018.
Correlation of Sergeant Jump & Squats Tests Performance of Basketballers with Leg Anthropometry and Energy Intake

*Rupal Agrawal, Prajakta Nande 1Ph.D. Scholar (M.Sc. in Food Science & Nutrition), Department of Home Science, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Educational Campus, Amravati Road, Nagpur (Maharashtra), INDIA440033. 2Assistant Professor in Food Science & Nutrition (M.Sc., Ph.D. in Food Science & Nutrition), Department of Home Science, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Educational Campus, Amravati Road, Nagpur (Maharashtra), INDIA-440033.
The Effect of (cod liver oil-Insulin) combination on suppressing the diabetes deleterious effect on the excretory ducts of sublingual salivary Glands of Albino Rats

Background: Diabetes is usually associated with impaired function of salivary glands, by both histolological deterioration and altered salivary composition. Abnormal apoptosis has been recognized in salivary glands of diabetic rats. Amyloidosis constitutes a group of diseases in which proteins deposit in tissues as insoluble fibrils, causing progressive organ dysfunction. Insulin and oral hypoglycemic agents are the widely used in diabetes treatment, but they have undesirable sequelae and fail to completely alter the course of diabetic complications. Cod liver oil (CLO) as an important source of omega-3 (ω-3) fatty acid, has been documented to have a powerful antioxidant effect on several tissues. Objective: The present study was carried out to study the possible effect of CLO combined with insulin in regeneration of the exceretory duct of sublingual salivary glands in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Design: forty adult male albino rats (200-250 gm) were selected for this study. The animals were randomly divided into four groups (ten rats each): Group I (Control group), Group II (Diabetic untreated group), Group III (Insulin treated group) and Group IV (Cod liver oil insulin treated group). At the end of the experimental period (four weeks), the rats were killed and the sublingual salivary glands were dissected out. The sections were examined histologically, immunohistochemically, histomorphometrically and by fluorescence staining technique. Statistical analysis: Data obtained from histomorphometric analysis were statistically described in terms of mean ± standard deviation (± SD). Results: Histopathologic examination of Group I showed the normal histological features of the gland ́s duct system. Group II revealed disturbed ductal outlines, ill-defined ductal cells boundaries, nuclear changes, ductal cells degeneration and stagnated salivary secretion in the lumina. Moreover apparent decrease, hyalinization and degeneration in the surrounding connective tissue (C.T) stroma; fibroblasts showed signs of degeneration and dilated blood vessels (BVs) with swollen endothelial cells. Group III showed better histological features than those (234) Marwa M. Abd Elhameed E.D. J. Vol. 64, No. 1