Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Psychometric characteristics and factorial structures of the Defensive Pessimism Questionnaire—Spanish Version (DPQ-SV)

The aim of this study was to validate the Spanish version of the Defensive Pessimism Questionnaire. A sample of undergraduate students (N = 539) was measured on defensive pessimism using the Defensive Pessimism Questionnaire (DPQ), optimism and pessimism using the Life Orientation Test (LOT), positive and negative affect using the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, and anxiety using the trait subscale of the State and Trait Anxiety Inventory. A Spanish version of the DPQ (DPQ-SV) is presented. Exploratory and Robust Confirmatory Factor Analysis had a bi-dimensional structure (Reflectivity and Negative Expectation). Omega coefficient showed a high internal consistency and the temporal stability was high in each dimension. Both DPQ-SV subscales (Negative Expectation and Reflectivity) showed adequate convergence with LOT-optimism and LOT-pessimism. Reflectivity showed adequate criterion validity with trait-anxiety and negative affect, but inadequate criterion validity with positive affect. Negative Expectation showed excellent criterion validity with trait-anxiety and negative affect and good criterion validity with positive affect. Finally, mediation analysis showed that Negative Expectation had a significant indirect mediating effect between trait-anxiety and negative affect. Reflectivity had a significant indirect mediating effect between trait-anxiety and negative and positive affect. Analysis of the psychometric properties of the DPQ-SV subscale scores showed that it is a two factor adequate measurement tool for its use in this type of samples.
The applicability of recreation-grade GNSS receiver (GPS watch, Suunto Ambit Peak 3) in a forested and an open area compared to a mapping-grade receiver (Trimble Juno T41)

Due to developments in global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) and the miniaturization of their components, the usage of Global Positioning System (GPS) is no longer restricted to professional applications, but has become available in various consumer type devices, such as wristwatches. These commercial devices, however, were primarily designed for tracking activities in predominately urban settings and their accuracy has not been tested in forested areas. In this study, we present an assessment of the positional accuracy of a GPS watch (Ambit Peak 3, Suunto, Finland) under different forest cover types, seasons and meteorological conditions within the Whitehall Forest GPS Test Site located in Athens, Georgia, USA. As a standard of comparison, the performance of the GPS watch measurements was juxtaposed to that of a mapping-grade receiver (Juno T41, Trimble Inc., USA). In this study, we analyzed the differences between the determined and control positions using root-mean-square-error (RMSE), along with the distribution of observed positions through the standard deviational ellipse. The results suggest that the seasonal variations contributed to a statistically significant impact on the RMSE values for the GPS watch. However, there were no statistically significant differences in horizontal position accuracy by forest cover-type when using the GPS watch. Furthermore, no significant differences were found in horizontal position accuracy during the leaf-off period between the RMSE values for the GPS watch and those of the mapping-grade receiver. Lastly, the positional accuracies for both types of receivers were found to be weakly, but significantly correlated with fluctuations in air temperature and absolute humidity.
Optimization of pyrolysis of oil palm empty fruit bunches

In this study, pyrolysis of oil palm empty fruit bunches (EFB) was investigated using a quartz fluidizedfixed bed reactor. The effects of various pyrolysis temperatures, particle sizes and heating rates on the yields of the products were investigated. The temperature of pyrolysis and heating rate were varied in the range of 300Â°C-700Â°C and 10Â°C-100Â°C min1, respectively. The particle size was varied in the range of<90, 91-106, 107-125 and 126-250 I¼m. The products obtained from pyrolysis of EFB were bio-oil, char and gas. Under the experimental conditions, the maximum bio-oil yield was 42 obtained at 500Â°C, with a heating rate of 100Â°C min 1 and a particle size of 91-1 06 I¼m. The maximum yield of char was 42, obtained at a pyrolysis temperature of 300Â°C, heating rate of 30Â°C min1 and particle size of 91-106 I¼m. Meanwhile, the optimum yield of gas was 46, which could be achieved at a pyrolysis temperature of 700Â°C, heating rate of3OÂ°C min1 and particle size of 107-125 I¼m.
Effectiveness of Zhong‐Yong thinking based dialectical behavior therapy group skills training versus supportive group therapy for lowering suicidal risks in Chinese young adults: A randomized controlled trial with a 6‐month follow‐up

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a first‐line treatment for the prevention of suicide. Zhong‐Yong thinking could be viewed as a Chinese way of dialectical thinking, has long been a culturally dictating thinking style in China. To enhance cultural adaptability, we integrated Zhong‐Yong thinking into DBT group skills training and examined its efficacy in suicidal prevention compared with a supportive group therapy and a wait‐list group in high‐risk suicidal Chinese college students.
Freedom of Master's Degree Students to Study in Health Curricula: Switching to Optimized Blended Learning as a Solution!

Summary Objectives: The Grenoble (France) Master's degree in health includes 17 sub-specialty programs, 120 separate teaching units (TUs) and caters for up to 400 students per year. We present the pedagogical transition to blended learning based on flipped classroom initiated in 2010 to overcome the pedagogical limitations of classical lectures. Methods: The pedagogical organization of each TU is based on the weekly and sequential implementation of five sequences. The first three sequences comprise the learning stages of (1) self-learning on knowledge capsules, (2) interactive on-line questions and votes of interest, and (3) interactive on-site training and explanation meetings. The last two sequences include the evaluation stages with (4) positioning tests, and (5) an anonymous evaluation of the TU allowing access to personalized follow-ups. This pedagogical sequence is completed with a final certification on a tablet computer. Results: The systematic evaluation and debriefing sessions of TUs gave us a clear SWOT vision of the revised Master's degree in health. The feedback was very positive from students, teachers, and the institution, which encourages us to move forward in this transition. Nonetheless, some of this positive feedback was unexpected, such as the ease of managing mobile learners (e.g. Erasmus, International internship) or personalized reinforcement. Conclusion: Our results indicate that a switch to blended learning is feasible in a large Master program, with improvements on student/teacher equity and for the institution.
External Examiners’ Characteristics and Examinees’ Performance in West African Examination Council’s Biology Examinations in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

The purpose of this study was to examine external examiners’ characteristics and examinees’ performance in West African Examinations Council’s (WAEC) Biology Examinations in secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. To achieve this purpose, four research questions and four hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. A sample size of 668 senior secondary three students (examinees) who took the 2019 May/June West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) was used for the study and they were selected using simple random sampling technique. “External Examiners’ Characteristics Questionnaire” was the instrument used for data collection. The instrument was face validated and subjected to Cronbach Apha reliability analysis which was 0.88. The students’ Biology raw scores from the results of the May/June 2019 WASSCE were used to measure the examinees’ performance. The four research questions were answered using mean while the four hypotheses were tested using independent t-test at 0.05 alpha level. The results showed that there was significant difference in the examinees’ performance in Biology based on external examiners’ age, gender, experience and appearance in Akwa Ibom State. Based on the results of the study, it was concluded that external examiners’ characteristics significantly influence examinees’ performance and it was recommended that differential age, gender, experience and appearance of external examiners should be important aspects of examiners training prior to administration of the examinations.
The Effect of Exercise, Nutrition Management and Social Network of Citizens over 65 Years living in Rural Environments on Health Conservation

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the general characteristics, exercise, nutrition, social network and the degree of health conservation of people aged 65 years and older living in rural environment and to investigate the relationship between variables and to identify health conservation influence factors of people over 65 years old living in rural environments, to provide basic data necessary for developing nursing interventions that can improve their level of health conservation. Methods: This study is a descriptive correlation study to identify the factors affecting the health conservation of the elderly. The subjects of this study were elderly people aged 65 and over living in a rural area living in C-gun of J-city using the elderly welfare center, consisting of 250 participants who were explained the purpose and method of the study and signed the questionnaire agreeing to participate in the study. Results: Exercise was 2.77, nutrition was 3.42, social network was 2.64, and health conservation was 2.64, which showed slightly higher than moderate degree. The variable that had the greatest effect on the health conservation of rural elderly people was social network with explanatory power of 49.0% (β=.606, p<.001), and then nutritional management had an explanatory power of 1.7% (β=.170, p=.003), indicating that these two variables explained a total of 50.7%. Conclusion: Therefore, in order to promote the social network of elderly people, it is necessary to expand individual support for the formation and maintenance of diverse social relations, as well as policy support and economic support to ensure individual social participation and leisure activities. In addition, it is thought that the nutritional status of rural environmental citizens should be regularly identified and the elderly who are at risk of malnutrition should be selected, and continued care and intervention are needed under the responsibility of the national and local governments to ensure proper nutritional management.
Determining Serum Haptoglobin and Cytokine Concentrations in Diarrheic Calves

Since diarrhea is a significant problem in calves, the present study was undertaken to determine haptoglobin (Hp), Interleukin-1β (IL-1β), Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and Tumor Necrosis Factor–α (TNFα) levels, which are known as inflammation mediators, in calves with diarrhea and healthy calves in order to identify the inflammatory condition caused by diarrhea. In the present study, 40 calves between 0-3 months of age were used. After clinical, systemic and haematological examinations, the calves were divided into two groups. Clinically diagnosed calves with diarrhea (n=20) composed the study group whereas healthy calves (n=20) were used as control group. As a result, the levels of Haptoglobin (Hp), Interleukin-1β (IL-1β), Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and Tumor Necrosis Factor–α (TNF-α) in the serum were statistically higher (P<0.001) in calves with diarrhea compared to the control group. Moreover, rectal body temperatures and the values of White blood cell (WBC), Hematocrit (Hct), Gamma glutamyltransferase (GGT) were also determined high in calves with diarrhea. Interms of Red blood cell (RBC), Hemoglobin (HB), Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), Total Protein (TP) and Albumin (ALB) concentrations, no statistical difference were found between the two groups.
Facilitators and barriers to cervical cancer screening among HIV-positive women in Ghana

Background: Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths among women, especially those with HIV-positive status. Cervical screening is an important intervention in decreasing the prevalence of cervical cancer. Aim: To describe the barriers to and facilitators of to cervical cancer screening among HIV-positive women attending a Ghanaian primary health care facility that offered antiretroviral therapy for HIV. Methodology: A qualitative multiple case study using purposive sampling was conducted. Transcripts were analysed using the directed approach to content analysis guided by constructs from the health belief model and theory of planned behaviour. Results: The study found that HIV-positive women had heard about screening, intended to seek screening, and were confident that screening would prevent them from getting cervical cancer. Financial challenges, low levels of knowledge about cervical cancer, and participants perceiving themselves as not being susceptible emerged as barriers. Conclusions: Pro.
Knowledge and Practices of Radiographers Regarding Occupational Hazards and Protective Measures

The radiographers expose to several hazards in the hospitals. This effect includes statistic and deterministic effect. The aim of the study was to assess knowledge and practices of radiographers regarding occupational hazards and protective measures. Design: Descriptive design was utilized to conduct this study. Setting: This study was conducted at all radiology department in all governmental hospitals within all Benha University Hospital, Health Insurance Hospital, Fever Hospital, Teaching Hospital and Chest’s Disease Hospital. Sample: All available radiographers who are working with X-Ray devices in the above-mentioned settings. (55 in Benha University Hospital, 10 in Health Insurance Hospital, 11 in Fever Hospital, 20 in Teaching Hospital, 4 in Chest’s Disease Hospital). The total sample were 100 radiographers. Tools: Data was collected by using two tools, Structured interviewing questionnaires to assess radiographers’ knowledge about radiation hazards and protective measures, and observation checklist to assess radiographers’ practices regarding protective measures. Result: one third of radiographers their ages were 20 to less than 25 and had less than five years of work experiences, around three quarter of studied radiographer didn’t receive training courses, Less than half of studied radiographers had satisfactory knowledge about radiation hazards and protective measures, about two third of studied radiographer had satisfactory practices regarding radiation hazard and it’s protective measures. Conclusion: Less than half of studied radiographers had satisfactory knowledge about radiation hazard and its protective measures, about two thirds of studied radiographer had satisfactory practices regarding radiation hazards and using protective measures Recommendations: Health educational programs should be delivered and implemented to increase radiographers’ knowledge and practices regarding radiation hazards and protective measures. Further researches should be done to assess radiographers’ knowledge and practices regarding radiation hazards and protective measures.
ALLELOPATHY AND CARCINOGENICITY OF AQUEOUS EXTRACTS OF LANTANA CAMARA L. ON ORYZA SATIVA L. VAR. ADT-37

Lantana (Lantana camara L.) belonging to family Verbenaceae is an ornamental shrub grown as natural fence around cultivable lands. It is now one of the major exotic weeds in India, spreading rapidly in wastelands and agricultural fields with an ability to germinate fast and to suppress the growth of other neighbouring plants. The toxic allelochemicals of the weed have contributed towards its dominance over crop plants also. On account of the extraordinary spread, dominance and its naturalisation in India in a short period of time, this weed was taken to assess the allelopathic effects and cytotoxic activities of aqueous extracts of its root, stem, leaf, flower and fruit on the seven day old seedlings of Oryza sativa L. var. ADT-37, the most important food crop. The leaf and root extracts recorded 26% as the LD50 concentration, while 31% concentration for flower and 32% for stem and fruit extracts proved to be LD50. The extracts from various parts of the weed decreased the mitotic index of rice root tips with increasing concentrations (5, 10, 15 and 20%). However the chromosomal abnormalities increased rapidly, the highest being with root extract (26.35%), followed by leaf (16.48%), flower (12.81%), stem (11.22%) and fruit (10.91%) at 20% concentration. Seven types of chromosomal aberrations viz., fragments, stickiness, micronuclei, laggards and bridges were observed in all extract applications. The allelochemicals in the root and leaves of Lantana camara L. were highly carcinogenic and served as a potent tool in eroding the chromosomes of rice. The prevention of this weed from further intrusion into cultivable land is urgent as the weed extracts are highly carcinogenic.
Effect of Pyridostigmine on Ovulation Rate in Clomiphene- Resistant PCOS Women

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome is the commonest endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. It affects round 4-9% of women in reproductive age. Aim of the Work: to investigate the effect of pyridostigmine on the ovulation rate in clomiphene resistance PCOS women. Patients and Methods: This clinical trial was conducted on 246 women with clomiphene resistant polycystic ovarian syndrome at Ain-Shams University Maternity Hospital on the period from November 2014 till August 2018. Each woman received clomiphene citrate 100 mg orally from day 3 until day 7. In addition to the clomiphene citrate, each patient received pyridostigmine, 60mg twice daily orally, from day 3 of menstrual cycle till the day of hCG injection. Results: pyridostigmine cotreatment during the follicular phase resulted in improvement of ovulation rate (51.2%) and pregnancy rate (15.4%). Although we did not have any control groups receiving placebo or CC alone, each patient can serve as her own historical control by her previous resistance to 150 mg of CC. Conclusion: Addition of pyridostigmine to CC is an effective, inexpensive and safe method for stimulating follicular development in CC-resistant PCOS and may be contemplated before gonadotrophins and laparoscopic ovarian drilling.
Clinical Presentation and Management Of Varicose Veins: Findings From A Tertiary Care Hospital, Guntur

Introduction:Varicose veins are a common medical condition present in at least 10% of the general population and remains most of the times remains asymptomatic. Material & Methods: This study includes all the patients who came with lower limb varicose veins to Surgical Department of Government General Hospital, Guntur Medical College, Guntur from September 2017 to September 2018.Total number of patients were 98 (102 limbs). All the cases were evaluated by taking detailed history & by carrying out thorough clinical examination. The findings were recorded in clinical proforma. Results: Majority were males (80.61%) and belonged to 20-50 years age group. The long saphenous vein was involved in 92% ofcases. The patients with higher grade of clinical CEAP classification had combinedvalvular incompetence. All the pati ents with ulcers had perforator incompetence.Surgical procedures performed: Sapheno-femoral flush ligation and stripping was done in 93% of the patients. Conclusions: Varicose veins mainly involves the Long saphenous system due to saphenofemoral and perforator incompetence.Most of the patients had complications of varicose veins.Duplex ultrasonography is the investigation of choice.Trendelenburgoperation with stripping is very effective in the treatment of varicose veins.
ASSESMENT OF THE COLLAPSE RISK OF INFILL

Infill walls in reinforced concrete buildings can strongly affect the strength and deformation capacity of the building when subjected to earthquake loading. Global effects include overall stiffening and strengthening of stories containing infills. Where infills fail by in-plane or out-of-plane loading, soft/weak stories can occur, leading to concentrated story drift demands. Infills can also affect structural members on a local level. Such effects include increased axial forces on columns due to overturning, concentrated shear forces at the ends of beams and columns, and localized deformations in columns surrounded by discontinuous infills. Such effects should be considered when assessing or rehabilitating an older existing concrete building with infills. In this study, we are primarily concerned with the effect of infill walls on the collapse risk of older existing concrete buildings. Analytical models are assembled in which the infill walls are modelled with macro modelling approaches. Results will be compared with the experimental results for validation of the modelling approach and then frames designed based on ACI 318 will be studied with infill walls to investigate how the story drifts and story strengths change compared to the bare frames. Effects on collapse risk will be assessed within the framework of the ongoing ATC 78 project.
Community Participation in Development of the Seaweed Processing Industry (Study in Madura Island, East Java Province)

Indonesia is the world's largest seaweed exporter country [1]. However, Indonesia exports raw seaweed higher than processed ones. It makes the export value lower than other countries [2]. Indonesia can increase the export value through increase level participation of the community in seaweed processing. This study aims to analyze the level of community participation in seaweed processing in Indonesia, especially on Madura Island as one of the biggest seaweeds producing regions in Indonesia. The study uses descriptive method. The results show that the level of community participation in seaweed processing is categorized in manipulation level or low level. In order to increase community participation, collaboration of all relevant parties, namely government, academia and the private sectorare is needed to support the improvement of the community's ability to add value to seaweed.