Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Conformal Propagation and Near-Omnidirectional Radiation With Surface Plasmonic Clothing

Wireless technologies are essential components of wearable devices for applications ranging from connected healthcare to human–machine interfaces. Their performance, however, is hindered by the human body, which obstructs the propagation of wireless signals over a wide range of directions. Here, we demonstrate conformal propagation and near-omnidirectional radiation of wireless signals near the body using clothing integrated with spoof surface plasmonic (SSP) structures. These structures, fabricated entirely from conductive textiles, induce wireless signals emitted by nearby antennas to propagate around the body as surface waves and radiate as propagating waves in directions otherwise obstructed by the body. We describe the procedure for designing textile-based spoof surface plasmon waveguides, radiating elements, and impedance matching sections for operation in the 2.4–2.5 GHz industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) band. Using a tissue phantom model of the human torso, we experimentally demonstrate 2.62 greater angular coverage by a dipole placed near the body compared to without the clothing.
Investigation of Hypoglycemic and Hypolipidemic Effects of Methanolic Extracts of Bitter Leaf [Vernonia amygdalina Delile] in Male Rats

Different agents used for treatment of diabetes mellitus are associated with serious adverse effects. This necessitates the scientific quest for substitutes that are comparatively less noxioususually medicinal plants (e.g. Vernonia amygdalina Delile). Diabetes was induced in rats in groups A-D using alloxan. Group E served as control. Once daily for 28 days, diabetic rats in groups B and C were treated with 50 & 100 mg/kg BW of methanolic extracts of Vernonia amygdalina respectively while group D rats were administered with metformin hydrochloride (250 mg/Kg BW). Rats in group A served as untreated diabetic group. Fasted blood samples were collected for estimation of fasting blood glucose (FBG); total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), and high density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) using standard biochemical methods. Statistical analysis was carried out using Student’s t test, P<0.05 was considered significant. After treatment, there were significant decreases in levels of FBG, TC, TG, LDL-C but increase level of HDL-C of B, C, & D Original Research Article Bawa and Iyanda; AJARR, 10(4): 30-37, 2020; Article no.AJARR. 53633 31 when compared with group A. results of the study suggest that methanolic extract of V. amygdalina possesses antidiabetic properties and anti-hypolipidemic effects; this may explain why this plant is traditionally used for the management of diabetes mellitus and its complications.
Hubungan Tingkat Pendidikan Ibu dan Pendapatan Keluarga dengan Kejadian Stunting pada Balita di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Way Urang Kabupaten Lampung Selatan

Stunting merupakan kondisi gagal tumbuh pada anak balita (bayi di bawah lima tahun) yang diakibatkan oleh kekurangan gizi kronis sehingga anak terlalu pendek pada usianya. Faktor penyebab stunting terdiri dari faktor dasar seperti faktor ekonomi dan pendidikan ibu, kemudian faktor intermediet seperti jumlah anggota keluarga, tinggi badan ibu, usia ibu, dan jumlah anak ibu. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan tingkat pendidikan ibu dan pendapatan keluarga terhadap kejadian stunting pada balita di wilayah puskesmas Way Urang Kabupaten Lampung Selatan. Penelitian analitik observasional dengan desain penelitian case control. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan metode probability sampling dengan jenis proportional sampling dan alat ukur berupa kuesioner. Analisis data dengan uji chi square. Penelitian dilakukan terhadap 98 responden ibu dengan tingkat pendidikan rendah sejumlah 67,3% dan tingkat pendapatan keluarga rendah sebesar 55,1%. Hasil uji statistik menunjukkan terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara tingkat pendidikan ibu dan pendaatan keluarga terhadap kejadian stunting pada balita di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Way Urang Kabupaten Lampung Selatan (p=0,008 dan p=0,018). Terdapat hubungan antara tingkat pendidikan ibu dan pendapatan keluarga terhadap kejadian stunting pada balita di wiayah kerja Puskesmas Way Urang Kabupaten Lampung Selatan.
The influence of brand equity on consumer responses toward Cho Gao dragon fruits brand

brand equity dimensions, overall brand equity, purchase intention, word of mouth This thesis study wants to implement a model test for better understandings of brand equity and consumer responses toward Cho Gao Dragon Fruit brand. With the rapid growth of agriculture, including domestic consumption and export of the dragon fruits, it is crucial to differentiate the Cho Gao Dragon Fruits to other competitors in both domestic and foreign markets. Using Structural equation modeling (SEM) to analyze the data of 274 questionnaires to investigate the effects of brand equity and its dimensions on consumer responses. The results show that brand equity dimensions such as brand awareness, brand association, perceived quality are interrelated and those dimensions have a direct and significant effect on brand equity, except brand awareness. The results support the assumption that brand equity has a positive relationship with consumer responses. The findings shed light on the current issues of the market for dragon fruits, which enables us to provide some suggestions for the Government to facilitate farmers and traders in building brand names, marketers for doing marketing activities, and students to know about brand equity of agricultural product such as dragon fruits.
Effectiveness of a Snoezelen Room on Fear, Anxiety, and Satisfaction of Nulliparous Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Pregnancy and childbirth are natural phenomena in a women’s life, associated with stress and anxiety, leading to adverse effects in the mother and fetus. Using complementary medicine, such as aromatherapy, music, light radiation, and aquariums in an environment that engage a person’s multiple senses can make mothers relax through mental deviations. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a Snoezelen room on fear, anxiety, and satisfaction of childbirth’s nulliparous women. Methods: This randomized clinical trial was carried out on 130 eligible women in a selected hospital affiliated to the Iran University of Medical Sciences in Tehran. One hundred thirty women were randomly assigned to the intervention (n = 65) and control (n = 65) groups using six modes blocks using the convenient sampling method. The delivery room was designed to distract women’s minds in the intervention group. Data were collected using a demographic characteristics form, Harman’s Childbirth Attitude questionnaire (CAQ), Visual Analogue scale (VAS) to measure childbirth anxiety, and the Mackey Childbirth Satisfaction Rating scale. Data were analyzed by SPSS version 16 using independent t-test, repeated measures analysis of variance, and Bonferroni and chi-square tests. Results: The results showed a significant reduction in fear in the active phase and postpartum in the intervention group compared with the control group (P < 0.001 and P < 0.001, respectively). Anxiety showed a significant difference and was lower at dilatation of 6 to 7 and 7 to 8 cm, and after childbirth in the interventional group. The satisfaction of childbirth significantly increased in the interventional group (P < 0.001). Conclusions: These results confirmed the importance of a Snoezelen room in the childbirth of nulliparous women, which can promote vaginal childbirth.
An Investigation into the Effects of Holes, Inclusion on Crack Growth in Composite Material under Dynamic Load by Extended Twice - Interpolation Finite Element Method

The mixing of hard inclusions into materials is one way to strengthen and increase the durability of the materials, creating granular composite materials. However, apart from the hard inclusions in material, other impurities (soft inclusions) and holes still have the ability to appear and affect the durability of the material. The existence of holes, impurities will affect the behavior of the crack. In this paper, the authors will investigate the effects of holes, hard inclusions, soft inclusions on the behavior of crack when growing under the effect of dynamic loads by extended twice-interpolation finite element method-XTFEM. The results of dynamic stress intensity factor obtained from numerical examples will clearly show the impact of different types of particles on cracks. The results obtained by XTFEM will be compared with the results published in a prestigious international scientific journal to verify reliability.
Infrared thermography and Doppler ultrasonography to evaluate the effects of scrotal insulation on testicular blood flow dynamics in bulls

The aim of this study was to evaluate the dynamics of the scrotal temperature, sperm quality and testicular blood flow by using infrared thermography and Doppler ultrasonography in bulls submitted to scrotal insulation. Braford bulls (n = 8) at 18 months of age, were assigned into the following groups: insulated for 72 h (G 72; n = 2), 96 h (G 96, n = 2), 120 h (G 120, n = 2), and control animals (CON; n = 2) that remained without insulation. Infrared thermography and Doppler ultrasonography parameters were measured at four different time points: immediately after the scrotal insulation (M0), within 10 min (M10), 30 min (M30) and 60 min (M60) after scrotal insulation. The sperm quality was evaluated weekly (S1/S12). The data were analyzed by ANOVA, t-test (paired) and Pearson's correlation with a significance level of 5%. None of the observed variables were different between the insulated groups (P > 0.05). Insulated animals showed higher scrotal temperature in M0 compared to that in the M10, M30 and M60 periods (P < 0.05). There was no difference in the pulsatility and resistive indexes after scrotal insulation. However, blood flow velocity was higher in M10 compared to that in the M0, M30 and M60 periods (P < 0.05). The sperm quality was higher (P < 0.05) in all twelve collections from the control group compared with the insulated groups. Scrotal insulation resulted in changes in the sperm quality, scrotal temperature and testicular blood flow velocity.
Effects of the Muscle Energy Technique and the Self-Stretching Exercise of the Pectoralis Minor on the Pulmonary Function of Young Adults with Thoracic Kyphosis

The thoracic spine consists of 12 vertebral segments located between the neck and the lumbar spine, and it is composed of a rigid structure connected to the ribs. The spine has a stable structure with a complex ligament, such as a radiant ligament attached to the vertebral body, intervertebral discs and ribs, and strong intercostal fascia. Physiological movements of the spine are caused by coupled motions occurring in the intervertebral joints and rib joints, and structural changes, such as changes in the spine bend of these joints, limit the movement of the spine. In the spine, each vertebral torso forms a bony slope of 3.8° from the back to the front and forms an average of about 20°–40° of spine bend. Spine curvature increases with increasing age and is more increased in women than in men. Hyperkyphosis refers to the state in which the curvature of the spine area is severely bent backward. If there is a structural deformation of the spine itself or a persistent bad posture, thoracic kyphosis may increase when the balance of Effects of the Muscle Energy Technique and the Self-Stretching Exercise of the Pectoralis Minor on the Pulmonary Function of Young Adults with Thoracic Kyphosis
SURVIVAL OF PATIENTS WITH COLORECTAL CANCER IN A CANCER CENTER.

BACKGROUND Hospital-based studies recently have shown increases in colorectal cancer survival, and better survival for women, young people, and patients diagnosed at an early disease stage. OBJECTIVE To describe the overall survival and analyze the prognostic factors of patients treated for colorectal cancer at an oncology center. METHODS The analysis included patients diagnosed with colon and rectal adenocarcinoma between 2000 and 2013 and identified in the Hospital Cancer Registry at A.C. Camargo Cancer Center. Overall 5-year survival was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method, and prognostic factors were evaluated in a Cox regression model. Hazard ratios (HR) are reported with 95% confidence intervals (CI). RESULTS Of 2,279 colorectal cancer cases analyzed, 58.4% were in the colon. The 5-year overall survival rate for colorectal cancer patients was 63.5% (65.6% and 60.6% for colonic and rectal malignancies, respectively). The risk of death was elevated for patients in the 50-74-year (HR=1.24, 95%CI =1.02-1.51) and ≥75-year (HR=3.02, 95%CI =2.42-3.78) age groups, for patients with rectal cancer (HR=1.37, 95%CI =1.11-1.69) and for those whose treatment was started >60 days after diagnosis (HR=1.22, 95%CI =1.04-1.43). The risk decreased for patients diagnosed in recent time periods (2005-2009 HR=0.76, 95%CI =0.63-0.91; 2010-2013 HR=0.69, 95%CI =0.57-0.83). CONCLUSION Better survival of patients with colorectal cancer improves with early stage and started treatment within 60 days of diagnosis. Age over 70 years old was an independent factor predictive of a poor prognosis. The overall survival increased to all patients treated in the period 2000-2004 to 2010-2013.
The mandible of Kronosaurus queenslandicus Longman, 1924 (Pliosauridae, Brachaucheniinae), from the Lower Cretaceous of northwest Queensland, Australia

ABSTRACT The complete mandible of the brachauchenine thalassophonean pliosaurid Kronosaurus queenslandicus Longman, 1924, is described for the first time from specimen KK F0630, discovered from the late Albian Allaru Mudstone, Rolling Downs Group, near Julia Creek, northwest Queensland. Previously undescribed anatomy results in several new features used to diagnose the taxon, including a mandibular symphysis exhibiting lateral embayments to accommodate overhanging premaxillary fangs and severe postsymphysis dentary constriction carrying embayments to accommodate large overhanging maxillary fangs. The presence of these embayments in specific areas on the lateral surface of the dentary and medial surface of the coronoid is a reflection of strongly developed anisodont dentition. The extension of a ventral dentary lamina posterior to a dorsal dentary lamina on the posterior margin of the dentary may represent a new character differentiating K. queenslandicus from K. boyacensis. Several differences are present between the mandible of KK F0630 and a previous composite reconstruction of the mandible of K. queenslandicus. The presence of six and a half pairs of functional alveoli within the mandibular symphysis in KK F0630 refutes prior research suggesting that K. queenslandicus bore three to four pairs of functional alveoli within the mandibular symphysis. A pathology exhibiting elongate grooves on the ventral surface of the right dentary is interpreted as a healed injury inflicted from the bite of a cretoxyrhinid lamniform shark. The discovery of KK F0630 further supports the notion that the late Albian Toolebuc Formation and Allaru Mudstone share similar fossil faunas.
Socio-Demographic Profile as Determinants of Perceived Effectiveness of Corporate Social Responsibility: The Case of a Private Telecommunication Company in the Kingdom of Bahrain

This research sought to ascertain the effectiveness of company’s CSR based on the perception of the workers in terms of age, gender and working position in relation to accountability, sustainability and transparency. The study used descriptive method with self-made questionnaire within the context of the principles of corporate social responsibility. Purposive and random samplings were used with 25% of the sample respondents considered in the total population. Multivariate Analysis was applied in the dependent and independent variables. Based on the results, the activities of corporate social responsibility in terms of accountability, sustainability and transparency were effectively practiced by the company. But as to demographic profile of the respondents, only age found significant to corporate social responsibility. And the significance was attributed only to transparency. As perceived by the respondents, among the three groups in the age profile, only group 3 which 27-30 of age was statistically significant to transparency. As such the null hypothesis was qualified to reject in 0.10 in the age level of 27-30. Management with good contact with the employees remained honest. Transparency of the business developed trust and attributed to make employees felt that they were working for organization with quality standards. Matured employees preferred the management to be transparent. More matured employees, the more awareness they perceived to the practices of the CSR by company. When management was transparent, matured employees were effective. Notwithstanding, the other demographic profiles such as gender and working position of the employees were not statistically significant.
Development of synbiotic ice cream from goat milk

Synbiotic ice cream was developed from goat milk by using inulin as a prebiotic and Lactobacillus plantarum (UBLP-40) as a probiotic. The treatment mix was formulated to contain more than 10% fat, 8.6% milk solids not fat, 2% inulin, 15% sugar, 0.4% stabilizer-emulsifier combination and probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum culture. Physico-chemical, microbiological and sensory qualities of control and synbiotic ice cream were compared . Synbiotic ice cream showed higher whipping ability (p<0.05) than control. Synbiotic ice cream was superior in sensory qualities than control during 30 days of storage. There was no significant difference in fat, protein, meltdown time and weight per litre.
A service evaluation of transport destination and outcome of patients with post-ROSC STEMI in an English ambulance service

Background: In the UK, there are approximately 60,000 cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) each year. There is mounting evidence that post-resuscitation care should include early angiography and primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) in cases of OHCA where a cardiac cause is suspected. Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) staff can transport patients with a return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) directly to a pPCI unit if their post-ROSC ECG shows evidence of ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). This service evaluation aimed to determine the factors that affect the transport destination, hospital characteristics and 30-day survival rates of post-ROSC patients with presumed cardiac aetiology. Methods: All patient care records (PCRs) previously identified for the AIRWAYS-2 trial between January and July 2017 were reviewed. Patients were eligible for inclusion if they were an adult non-traumatic OHCA, achieved ROSC on scene and were treated and transported by (YAS). Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. Results: 478 patients met the inclusion criteria. 361/478 (75.6%) patients had a post-ROSC ECG recorded, with 149/361 (41.3%) documented cases of STEMI and 88/149 (59.1%) referred to a pPCI unit by the attending clinicians. 40/88 (45.5%) of referrals made were accepted by the pPCI units. Patients taken directly to pPCI were most likely to survive to 30 days (25/39, 53.8%), compared to patients taken to an emergency department (ED) at a pPCI-capable hospital (34/126, 27.0%), or an ED at a non-pPCI-capable hospital (50/310, 16.1%). Conclusion: Staff should be encouraged to record a 12-lead ECG on all post-ROSC patients, and make a referral to the regional pPCI-capable centre if there is evidence of a STEMI, or a cardiac cause is likely, since 30-day survival is highest for patients who are taken directly for pPCI. Ambulance services should continue to work with regional pPCI-capable centres to ensure that suitable patients are accepted to maximise potential for survival.
Effects of Salinity on Some Physiological Characteristics of Lepidium sativum L.

Salinity is one of the major environmental stresses, which has deleterious effect on growth, development and yield of crops. Due to the gradual increase in soil and water salinity in the East Azarbaijan province of Iran, the garden cress cultivation in this region has always been associated with many problems. In order to evaluate the tolerance of this plant to different levels of salinity through some physiological characteristics, the present experiment was conducted using randomized complete block design with five treatments consisting of 0, 50, 100, 150 and 200 mM NaCl concentrations and three replications. The results showed that with enhancement in salinity levels, sodium, proline, soluble sugars and carotenoids content increased but potassium content, potassium to sodium ratio and amounts of chlorophyll a and b declined. Salinity had no significant effect on chlorophyll a+b content, chlorophyll a/b ratio and relative water content. Plants were destroyed at 200 mM concentration after 21 days. Since potassium to sodium ratio was lower than 1 at 100 and 150 mM concentrations, continuing of salinity would has presumably led to the destruction of plants in these treatments.
New Properties of HM16 Ether, with Submicroparticles as Self-Functional Cells Interacting through Percussion Forces, Establishing Nature of Electrical Charges, including Gravitation

Article continues and complements our previous articles on the HM16 ether (ETH) model. Here, we describe the mechanism of occurrence of the submicroparticle (SMP). A general hypothesis, HFVI, is introduced for the modalities of interaction between two SMPs, based on periodic mechanical percussion forces, produced by fundamental vibrations FVs. A mechanism for describing the interaction between a SMPs and the ETH is presented. Positive and negative particles are defined by their membrane types of movement, such as +, −u/+, −v vibrations, and rotations at speeds +Ω/−Ω. The process of creating a pair of SMPs is discussed. Applying HFVI to the interaction between pairs of SMPs immobile in ETH, and considering longitudinal FVL, was obtained the forces of attraction/repulsion +FL21/–FL21, which correspond to the completed Coulomb force FCC including gravitation. The resultant FRL21 will form an oriented field of forces, which is a quasielectric field QE, equivalent to actual E electric field. Considering transversal FVT, was obtained the vibratory forces +, −FT21, whose resultant forms an vibrating field of forces, QHs, a quasimagnetic special field, which may explain some of the quantum properties of SMPs. Considering a mobile SMP, two new γ strains in ETH appear. Strains γL are created by the displacement of SMP with velocity V, whose force +, −FT12 is the support of a component of the magnetic field H (quasimagnetic field QH), giving the QHL component. Strains γR are created by the rotation of SMP with speed Ω, whose force +, −FR12 constitutes physical support of the component QHR of magnetic field H (i.e. QH). The creation of a photon PH is modelled as a special ESMP containing two zones of opposed rotations, and a mechanism is presented for its movement in the ETH with speed c based on the HS hypothesis of screwing in ETH, with frequency ν.