Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A PSYCHOMETRIC INVESTIGATION INTO THE CROSS VALIDATION OF AN ADAPTATION OF THE GHISELLI PREDICTABILITY INDEX IN PERSONNEL SELECTION 1

Twigge, Theron, Steele and Meiring (2004) concluded that it is possible to develop a predictability index based on a concept originally proposed by Ghiselli (1956, 1960a, 1960b), which correlates with the real residuals derived from the regression of a criterion on one or more predictors. The addition of such a predictability index to the original regression model was found to produce a statistically significant increase in the correlation between the selection battery and the criterion. To be able to convincingly demonstrate the feasibility of enhancing selection utility through the use of predictability indices would, however, require the cross validation of the results obtained on a derivation sample on a holdout sample selected from the same population. The objective of this article consequently is to investigate the extent to which such a predictability index, developed on a validation sample, would successfully cross validate to a holdout sample. Encouragingly positive results were obtained. Recommendations for future research are made.
Review on pulse-width modulation strategies for common-mode voltage reduction in three-phase voltage-source inverters

With wide application of inverters in modern industry, common-mode voltage (CMV) problems invoked severe negative effects. Hardware and software solutions have been proposed to reduce the CMV. Compared with hardware CMV mitigation solutions, software strategies based on pulse-width modulation (PWM) modifications have aroused widespread attention for their cost-effective and control flexible advantages. Up to date, various reduced CMV PWM (RCMV-PWM) strategies have been reported, such as active zero state PWM, remote state PWM, near state PWM, phase-shifted carrier PWM, carrier peak position modulation and so on. For convenience of understanding and utilising the existed RCMV-PWM strategies, this study conducts a review on this topic. According to the principle of CMV reduction algorithms, the study divides the reported RCMV-PWM strategies into three different categories. It also presents comparisons of CMV reduction techniques and output performances (like CMV value, output ripple and linearity range) between different strategies. Meanwhile, CMV suppression principles, problems in implementation and improvements of each technique are described in detail. Moreover, the inherent characteristics and development tendencies of the RCMV-PWM techniques are discussed so as to offer reference for further research.
Comparison of Effectiveness of Home-Based Verses Supervised Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise in Women with Urinary Incontinence

Background: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a significant health problem with serious physical, psychological, and social consequences. Pelvic floor muscle exercise (PFME) is proven efficacious in the prevention and management of UI. A lack of trained physiotherapist in rural areas mars the uptake of physiotherapy and therefore innovative mechanisms are required. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the usefulness of home-based physiotherapy in the management of UI. Materials and Methods: A total of 49 women, who screened positive for UI from a larger study conducted in 4 randomly selected villages of Charutar region, were included in the study. They were assigned home-based or supervised regimens randomly. All participants received education about UI and its management. A structured PFME schedule was developed. Participants in the supervised group received PFME by a trained physiotherapist, while those in the home-based group received training on exercise. Details of each session were documented through a daily diary in both groups. Revised urinary incontinence scale (RUIS) and incontinence impact questionnaire (IIQ-7) were administered at baseline and after 6 months to assess and compare the impact across groups. Results: Analysis of variance (with post hoc comparisons) was employed to compare the effect of physiotherapy across groups. Only 18 (10 supervised and 8 home-based group) out of 49 women participated. Another 10 provided the required data, albeit had not done any exercises. The mean standard deviation of RUIS (P = 0.84) and IIQ-7 (P = 0.55) scores was similar at baseline across the groups. The RUIS (P = 0.01) and IIQ-7 (P = 0.006) improved significantly; however, post hoc analysis revealed that both RUIS and IIQ-7 improved significantly only in the supervised group. Conclusion: Supervised exercise worked better, whereas home-based exercise failed to achieve the desired impact. Identifying barriers in home-based exercise and finding feasible solutions would prove a breakthrough in the management of UI in resource-limited settings.
Factors Associated With Knowledge and Attitude Among Vietnamese Nursing Staff Regarding Pain Management in a Vietnam National Hospital

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Nurses play an important role in providing holistic care and effective pain management, which is significantly associated with their knowledge and attitudes. Limited evidence is available from Vietnamese nursing studies evaluating the knowledge and attitudes of nurses toward pain management. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the knowledge and attitudes of Vietnamese nurses and identify factors associated with pain management. METHODS: This study used a descriptive and cross-sectional design and was conducted at a national hospital in Vietnam from May to June 2021. Nurses working in all clinical units were surveyed to collect demographic data and assessed using the structured Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain (KASRP) scale. Multiple linear regression analysis was conducted to identify factors associated with knowledge and attitudes. RESULTS: Two hundred seventy-nine nurses completed the survey, including 152 (54.5%) who read books or journals about pain, 25 (9.0%) who reported the use of unit-based pain guidelines, and 77 (27.6%) who used a numeric rating tool. The mean number of correct answers on the KASRP was 23.34 (mean KASRP correct percentage of 54.9%), and only 16 nurses (5.7%) had passing scores. Having a bachelor's degree or higher, reading books or journals about pain, using a numeric rating tool, and using unit-based pain guidelines were significantly associated with higher KASRP scores (P < .01) among nurses. CONCLUSIONS: The knowledge and attitudes of nurses regarding pain management were far from satisfactory. Regular pain management training, access to pain-related reading materials, and the frequent use of a numeric tool to assess pain intensity are recommended to enhance the quality of care for patients provided by clinical nurses.
and Protein L k Cells Induced by IgE Distinct Roles in the Full Activation of Mast -ITAMs Play Crucial but g - and b The FcR

Previous studies suggested that Protein L (PpL), the bacterial Ig-binding protein, activates mast cells. PpL presumably performs the activation by interacting with membrane-bound IgE k , but the underlying mechanisms behind the process remain unclear. In the current study, we found that cell-surface Fc « RI expression is a critical factor participant in PpL-mediated full activation of murine mast cells, which includes cytokine production, the degranulation response, and leukotriene C 4 (LTC 4 ) release, and that engagement of the Fc « RI with IgE k and PpL is enough to induce tyrosine phosphorylation of ITAM in the FcR b - and g -signaling subunits. Introduction of mutations in two canonical tyrosine residues (Y47F/Y58F) of the FcR g –ITAM completely abolished the above-mentioned mast cell functions, with the exception of LTC 4 release. Importantly, the FcR b –ITAM acts as a signal transducer that is responsible for LTC 4 release independently of the FcR g –ITAM. Taken together, our results suggest crucial and distinct functions for the FcR b - and g -ITAMs in the Fc « RI-dependent full activation of mast cells induced by IgE k and PpL. The Journal of Immunology , 2012, 188: 000–000.
Osteoclast differentiation independent of the TRANCE-RANK- Osteoclast differentiation independent of the TRANCE-RANK-TRAF6 axis TRAF6 axis

Osteoclasts are derived from myeloid lineage cells, and their differentiation is supported by various osteotropic factors, including the tumor necrosis factor (TNF) family member TNF-related activation-induced cytokine (TRANCE). Genetic deletion of TRANCE or its receptor, receptor activator of nuclear factor (cid:1) B (RANK), results in severely osteopetrotic mice with no osteoclasts in their bones. TNF receptor-associated factor (TRAF)
Prenotification in web-based access panel surveys: the influence of mobile text messaging versus email on response rates and sample composition

To compare the effectiveness of different prenotification and invitation procedures in a web-based three-wave access panel survey over 3 consecutive months, we experimentally varied the contact mode in a fully crossed two-factorial design with (a) three different prenotification conditions (mobile short messaging service [SMS], e-mail, no prenotice) and (b) two “invita­ tion and reminder" conditions (SMS, e-mail). A group with nearly complete mobile phone coverage was randomly assigned to one of these six experimental conditions. As expected, SMS prenotifications outperformed e-mail prenotifications in terms of response rates across all three waves. Furthermore, e-mail invitation response rates outperformed those for SMS invitations. The combination of SMS prenotification and e-mail invitation performed best. The different experimental treatments did not have an effect on the sample composition of respondents between groups.
Strengthening of moment-resisting frame using cable–cylinder bracing

Cable–cylinder bracing (cable bracing system with central cylinder) is one of the modern bracing systems in which a pair of cables passes through a cylinder at their point of intersection. This research focuses on the seismic behaviour of moment-resisting frames which have been strengthened using cable–cylinder bracing. For this purpose, steel moment-resisting frames, with different numbers of storeys, were strengthened with two different types of cable bracing: cable cross-bracing and cable–cylinder bracing, and their seismic performances were compared. After performing verification, the original moment-resisting frames and those strengthened with cable–cylinder bracings and cable cross-bracings were subjected to the scaled records of six well-known earthquakes. The hysteresis, drift distribution and column axial force variation curves were plotted for the storeys at the height of the strengthened frames and compared to those of moment-resisting frames. Moreover, the energy dissipation values were also derived from the mentioned records. Based on the obtained results, the moment-resisting frames strengthened with cable–cylinder bracings performed much better compared to those strengthened by cable cross-bracing.
It’s a journey … Emerging adult women’s experiences of spiritual identity development during postgraduate psychology studies in South Africa

ABSTRACT The spiritual identity development of six South African, emerging adult, female, postgraduate psychology students (21 to 22 years old) was explored using reflective writing exercises and individual interviews. Interpretative phenomenological analysis revealed that spiritual identity exploration occurs continuously across the lifespan, with optimal opportunities for deepened development during emerging adulthood. Development happens in context and is enhanced by the postgraduate psychology training experience, as well as exposure to spiritual and religious diversity. Reflections on challenging events result in sophisticated meaning-making processes regarding purpose in life, as well as the authoring of a spiritual life story. There is an intricate and reciprocal relationship between the development of a spiritual identity and the psychology profession – spirituality, values and worldviews can be regarded as important aspects of the therapeutic process for many individuals.
Recovery and Reconstruction Calendar

We have developed a recovery and reconstruction calendar for clarifying the process that earthquake victims undergo in rebuilding their shattered lives. We have examined its reliability and stability and considered the generality of the process clarified by the proposed calendar. Concretely, based on results for the calendar in random surveys on the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and the 2004 Mid-Niigata Prefecture Earthquake, we concluded that (1) the recovery and reconstruction calendar is highly reliable and stable in clarifying the recovery and reconstruction process and (2) generalization can be recognized in this process in time phases after disasters despite differences in disaster size and mode.
Screening of the Antimicrobial Potential of Aqueous Extracts of Some Plants Collected from the City of Narafominsk, Moscow, Russia

Background: The antimicrobial properties of medicinal plants, including those from Russian flora, can be a considerable asset in the fight against antibiotic resistance and the search for new antimicrobials. The present work aimed at assessing the antimicrobial properties of plants collected from the Narafominsk's flora, a city located on the outskirts of Moscow, Russia. Methods: The plants were collected from June to August 2021, the extraction was carried out with water as a solvent and the antimicrobial activity of the extracts was tested on 3 referenced microorganisms from the American Type Culture Collection (Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538 and Candida albicans ATCC 10231). We determined the inhibition diameters by the well diffusion method, the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) & minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBC) by the microbroth dilution method. Results: A total of 59 samples from 33 plants were extracted and included 44.1% of leaves (n=26), 32.2% of flowers (n=19), 8.5% of barks (n=5), 5.1% of whole plant (n =3) and 1 stem and 1 root (1.7%). Inhibition diameters ranged from 0 to 28 mm, MICs and MBCs from 0.5< to >128 mg/ml. 69.49% (n=41) of the plants showed an inhibition diameter greater than zero (>0 mm) against S. aureus, 42.37% (n=25) against E. coli and only 23.72% (n=14) against C. albicans. The plant parts ranked in decrease order of antimicrobial activity were as follows: flower < bark < leaf < whole plant < root < stem < fruit. The plants having shown a noteworthy antimicrobial (MIC ≤0.5 mg/ml) activity against at least 1/3 microorganisms tested and which deserve to be investigated in depth were: flowers of Epilobium angustifolium, Spirea japonica, Heracleum mantegazzianum and Saponaria officinalis, bark of Picea abies and the whole plant extract of Rumex obtusifolius. The second group (1≤ MIC ≤ 4 mg/ml) of plants with no less worthy antimicrobial abilities were flowers of Angelica sylvestris, Arctium minus, Centaurea jacea, Convallaria majalis, Melampyrum nemorosum and Physocarpus opulifolius, leaf of Achillea millefolium and Heracleum mantegazzianum, and bark of Quesrcus robur. Conclusion: Flower extracts of Epilobium angustifolium, Spirea japonica, Heracleum mantegazzianum, Saponaria officinalis against are highly recommended for further studies since they presented the best MIC and inhibitions diameters.
Conceptual Invariance, Trajectories, and Outcome Associations of Working Alliance in Unguided and Guided Internet-Based Psychological Interventions: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial

Background The role of working alliance remains unclear for many forms of internet-based interventions (IBIs), a set of effective psychotherapy alternatives that do not require synchronous interactions between patients and therapists. Objective This study examined the conceptual invariance, trajectories, and outcome associations of working alliance across an unguided IBI and guided IBIs that incorporated clinician support through asynchronous text messaging or video messaging. Methods Adults with high education attainment (n=145) with subclinical levels of anxiety, stress, or depressive symptoms were randomized to 1 of 3 treatment conditions for 7 weeks. All participants received treatments from MyCompass, an unguided IBI using cognitive behavior therapy. Participants in condition 2 and 3 received supplemental, asynchronous clinician support through text and video, respectively. Working alliance with the IBIs was measured weekly using select items from the 12-item version of the Agnew Relationship Measure. Symptom and functional outcomes were assessed at baseline, at the end of treatment, and 1-month follow-up. Results Working alliance with the IBIs was conceptually invariant across the 3 conditions. Working alliance followed a quadratic pattern of change over time for all conditions and declined significantly only in the text-support condition. After controlling for baseline symptoms, higher baseline levels of working alliance predicted less depression and less functional impairment at follow-up, whereas faster increases in working alliance predicted less worry at the end of treatment and at follow-up, all of which only occurred in the video-support condition. Conclusions Working alliance with the IBIs was generally established in the initial sessions. Although working alliance is conceptually invariant across IBIs with or without clinician support, the associations between working alliance and treatment outcomes among IBIs may differ depending on clinician involvement and the modalities of support. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05122429; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05122429
Novel Method for Energy Consumption Billing Using Optical Character Recognition

ABSTRACTThe increase in the population results in the increase in electricity meter readers to assess the electricity consumption billing. The smart metering or advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) requires reliable broad band connections and additional infrastructure. For developing countries, raising the capital for improving the infrastructure is a challenging task. The prepaid meters lose their significance due to interruption in power supply and inflexibility in updating the frequent slab rate modifications in embedded chip programs. These reasons inspired us to develop an optical character recognition (OCR) based automatic meter reading (AMR) for electricity billing. A novel method for energy consumption billing has been proposed in this article to reduce the burden to the power distributors for calculating the energy consumption by consumers. The consumers will utilize their mobile phone cameras to take a photograph of their own energy meter's display with the kilo-watt hour (kWh) information. Th.
Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter, lung function and Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter, lung function and cognitive performance: A prospective Dutch cohort study on the cognitive performance: A prospective Dutch cohort study on the underlying routes underlying routes

Background: Exposure to fine particulate matter and black carbon is related to cognitive impairment and poor lung function, but less is known about the routes taken by different types of air pollutants to affect cognition. Objectives: We tested two possible routes of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) and black carbon (BC) in impairing cognition, and evaluated their importance: a direct route over the olfactory nerve or the blood stream, and an indirect route over the lung. Methods: We used longitudinal observational data for 49,705 people aged 18 + from 2006 to 2015 from the Dutch Lifelines cohort study. By linking current home addresses to air pollution exposure data from ELAPSE in 2010, long-term average exposure to PM 2.5 and BC was assessed. Lung function was measured by spirometry and Global Initiative (GLI) z-scores of forced expiratory volume in 1s (FEV 1 ) and forced vital capacity (FVC) were calculated. Cognitive performance was measured by cognitive processing time (CPT) assessed by the Cogstate Brief Battery. Linear structural equation modeling was performed to test direct/indirect associations. Results: Higher exposure to PM 2.5 but not BC was related to higher CPT and slower cognitive processing speed [Total Effect PM 2.5 : FEV 1 model = 8.31 × 10 (cid:0) 3 (95% CI: 5.71 × 10 (cid:0) 3 , 10.91 × 10 (cid:0) 3 ), FVC model = 8.30 × 10 (cid:0) 3 (95% CI: 5.69 × 10 (cid:0) 3 , 10.90 × 10 (cid:0) 3 )]. The direct association of PM 2.5 constituted more than 97% of the total effect. Mediation by lung function was low for PM 2.5 with a mediated proportion of 1.32% (FEV 1 ) and 2.05% (FVC), but higher for BC (7.01% and 13.82% respectively). Discussion: Our results emphasise the importance of the lung acting as a mediator in the relationship between both exposure to PM 2.5 and BC, and cognitive performance. However, higher exposure to PM 2.5 was mainly directly associated with worse cognitive performance, which emphasises the health-relevance of fine particles due to their ability to reach vital organs directly.
Aggressive Antipyretics in CNS Malaria: Study Protocol of a Randomized-Controlled Trial Assessing Antipyretic Efficacy and Parasite Clearance Effects (Malaria FEVER Study)

Background : Despite ongoing eradication efforts, malaria remains a major public health challenge in Africa where annually, ~250,000 children with malaria experience a neurologic injury with subsequent neurodisability. Evidence indicates that among children with CNS malaria, a higher temperature during the acute illness is a risk factor for post-infectious neurologic sequelae. As such, aggressive antipyretic therapy may be warranted, at least among children with complicated malaria who are at substantial risk of brain injury. Previous clinical trials conducted primarily in children with uncomplicated malaria and using only a single antipyretic medication have shown limited benefits in terms of fever reduction; however, no studies to date have examined malaria fever management using dual therapies. In this clinical trial of aggressive antipyretic therapy, children hospitalized with CNS malaria will be randomized to usual care (acetaminophen every 6 hours for a temperature greater than or equal to 38.5 degrees Celsius vs. prophylactic acetaminophen and ibuprofen every 6 hours for 72 hours. This proof-of-concept study will determine whether aggressive antipyretic therapy results in a lower mean maximum temperature relative to usual care. Methods : We will enroll 284 participants from three settings at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi; at the University Teaching Hospitals Children's Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia and at Chipata Central Hospital, Chipata, Zambia. Parents or guardians must provide written informed consent. Eligible participants are 2-11 years with evidence of P. falciparum malaria infection by peripheral blood smear or rapid diagnostic test with CNS symptoms associated with malaria. Eligible children will receive treatment allocation as determined by randomization and will be assigned to treatment groups with 1:1 allocation using blocked randomization. Discussion : The clinical trial proposed here seeks to challenge the practice paradigm of limited fever treatment based upon hyperpyrexia by evaluating the fever-reduction efficacy of more aggressive antipyretic use involving two antipyretics and prophylactic administration while also taking advantage of a relatively new method for quantifying total parasite burden (HRP2 quantification) to further characterize malaria severity and elucidate the impact of antipyretics on parasite sequestration and clearance. If aggressive antipyretic therapy is shown to safely reduce the maximum temperature during CNS malaria, a clinical trial evaluating the neuroprotective effects of temperature reduction in CNS malaria is warranted.