Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
NON-MEDICAL USE OF PRESCRIPTION STIMULANTS FOR WEIGHT LOSS: PREDICTORS, CONSEQUENCES, AND IMPLICATIONS FOR INTERVENTION IN A NATIONAL YOUNG ADULT SAMPLE

NON-MEDICAL USE OF PRESCRIPTION STIMULANTS FOR WEIGHT LOSS: PREDICTORS, CONSEQUENCES, AND IMPLICATIONS FOR INTERVENTION IN A NATIONAL YOUNG ADULT SAMPLE By: Amy J. Jeffers, M.S. A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Virginia Commonwealth University. Virginia Commonwealth University, 2016. Major Director: Eric G. Benotsch, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology Director, Health Psychology Department of Psychology The non-medical use of prescription drugs is an important public health concern. Non-medical use of prescription stimulants (NMUPS), specifically medications used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is particularly concerning. One timely concern regarding NMUPS, especially among young adults, is their role in appetite suppression/weight loss. Indeed, some individuals are motivated to misuse such drugs for the purpose of losing weight. Engaging in NMUPS for weight loss has been examined only minimally in the research literature. However, extant data demonstrate that this behavior is associated with other unhealthy behaviors and poor psychosocial health. Limitations of prior
Perspectives of Female Collegiate Cross Country Runners on Eating Behaviors and Attitudes Toward Health: A Qualitative Study

Context:Low energy availability has been identified through research as the cornerstone of the female athlete triad, yet reasons for nutritional choices among female collegiate athletes are poorly understood. Objective:To explore the perspectives of female collegiate cross country runners on eating behaviors and attitudes toward health. Design:Phenomenologic qualitative study with individual, semistructured interviews. Methods:Ten collegiate female cross country runners, ages 18–22, participated in the study. All interviews were audiotaped then transcribed. Three researchers independently coded data and developed themes and subthemes before meeting and negotiating findings. Results:The following four themes were identified: health behaviors, nutritional knowledge, internal and external factors, and health attitudes. Conclusions:This study contributes to understanding “the why” behind health behaviors of female collegiate cross country runners. This developmental understanding may assist in interpreting th.
Propofol-induced electroencephalographic, electrocardiographic and Propofol-induced electroencephalographic, electrocardiographic and spirometric changes in goats spirometric changes in goats

The effects of Propofol-induced electroencephalographic, electrocardiographic and spirometric changes The effects of Propofol-induced electroencephalographic, electrocardiographic and spirometric changes were studied at a lower dose rate (0.4 mg/kg body mass, intravenously) and at higher dose rate (0.5 mg/ were studied at a lower dose rate (0.4 mg/kg body mass, intravenously) and at higher dose rate (0.5 mg/ kg body mass, intravenously) in four apparently healthy goats 10 to 14 months old, weighing 9 to 12 kg. kg body mass, intravenously) in four apparently healthy goats 10 to 14 months old, weighing 9 to 12 kg. Electroencephalographic results showed that anesthesia was induced with a change of distorted β wave patterns Electroencephalographic results showed that anesthesia was induced with a change of distorted β wave patterns to α waves within one minute. The α wave patterns continued for 5 to 6 minutes at the lower dose (0.4 mg/kg to α waves within one minute. The α wave patterns continued for 5 to 6 minutes at the lower dose (0.4 mg/kg body mass) while they persisted for 12 to 13 minutes at the higher dose (0.5 mg/kg body mass). At the lower body mass) while they persisted for 12 to 13 minutes at the higher dose (0.5 mg/kg body mass). At the lower dose, recovery was dose, recovery was predictable after 5 minutes on reversal of the EEG pattern from α to β waves, whereas at the predictable after 5 minutes on reversal of the EEG pattern from α to β waves, whereas at the higher dose α wave patterns continued for 15 minutes. The occurrence of the righting refl ex was noticed after higher dose α wave patterns continued for 15 minutes. The occurrence of the righting refl ex was noticed after the disappearance of α waves. The heart rate increased with both the dose rates within the fi rst 5 minutes and the disappearance of α waves. The heart rate increased with both the dose rates within the fi rst 5 minutes and decreased after 10 and 15 minutes of induction. Inverted T waves were found in two goats at the lower dose decreased after 10 and 15 minutes of induction. Inverted T waves were found in two goats at the lower dose while at the higher dose it was found to be inverted in three of the four goats. One of the goats inducted with the while at the higher dose it was found to be inverted in three of the four goats. One of the goats inducted with the higher dose showed tachycardia, with ectopic beats from the 5 higher dose showed tachycardia, with ectopic beats from the 5 th th to 7
The Impact of HECS Debt on Students' Tertiary Academic Performance

The literature suggests that students’ academic success in tertiary education is principally influenced by their university entrance score. Personal, secondary school and university characteristics have more minor impacts on tertiary outcomes. Little research has been undertaken in Australia or elsewhere into the relationship between students’ grades and the financing arrangements for their tertiary education. This paper investigates the links between the achievements of university students in Australia and the debts incurred under the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS). It finds that students who accumulate a HECS debt have lower grades in first year than students who pay their HECS liabilities up-front. This relationship is more pronounced among students with high university entrance scores. Students who defer their HECS also have a lower probability of continuing their studies beyond first year. However the means of financing their university study does not appear to affect students’ grades beyond the first year.
Automated Diagnosis of Iron Deficiency Anemia and Thalassemia by Data Mining Techniques

In the present paper, three types of anemia including iron deficiency anemia (IDA), β - thalassemia trait and α -thalassemia trait (cis and trans) have been investigated. Detection of these three types of anemia is difficult, as their blood characteristics are similar to each other. Also, specialists use some tests to diagnose these disorders that those tests are very time consuming and costly. Thus, providing a model for accurate diagnosing of these kinds of anemia is extremely important. The present study mainly focused on a simple complete blood count (CBC) test instead of using some tests to detect and differentiate between these kinds of anemia in Weka software. In order to suggest an algorithm with the highest accuracy and the lowest mean absolute error, five classification algorithms and a vote algorithm were used and the performance of the vote algorithm was compared with the performance of those five algorithms. The results of this study indicated that combining J48, IBK and Naive Bayes algorithms using voting algorithm with all the features and reduced features had the highest performance with the accuracy of 96.343 and 96.2169, respectively. Using hybrid algorithm (vote) demonstrated that hybrid algorithm increases diagnosis accuracy and decreases error rate in comparison with the single classifiers.
Transient Stability Analysis of Synchronous Generator in Electrical Network

The stability analysis is an important and complex part in the energy systems design. It is essential during electrical faults, that the system remains stable for not having to face a blackout that would compromise service to customers. This article studies the transient stability of electrical system based on the stability of the rotor angle while a three-phase fault, to determine the number of lines to be built under a voltage of 1200 kV and to transport a power of 9000 MW. The simulation is performed using MATLAB/ Simulink software.
ALMANDINE GEMSTONE -A REVIEW

Almandine garnet is ferrous iron end member of garnet group minerals. It is useful in making jewellery, sand blasting, glass polishing and as good abrasive. In addition, to the common physical and optical properties, some of the almandine garnets possess asterism, color zoning and alexandrite like effect. Its occurrence has reported from few countries only-India, Brazil, Canada, European Countries (Italy, Greece, Romania, Close to Paris, Yugoslavia), Hungary, Iran, S. Africa, Sri Lanka, UAE and USA. Chemical analysis has taken from literature and major oxides variations observed. From this, it is concluded that high concentration of SiO2 present in Kothagudem (India) and Mozambique (S. Africa), Al2O3 in Mozambique and FeO in Chhattisgarh (India) and Garibpet samples. Island of Chios (Greece) and Val Codera (Italy) samples show high concentrations of MnO and MgO from Mozambique and S. Madagascar (S. Africa). CaO is high in Asakapalli area of Andhra Pradesh, India. As Almandine garnet is useful in many ways exploration for new deposits shall be carried out.
The Surgical Correction by Endo Rectal Pull through of Hirschsprung's Disease: Evaluation of Late Outcome

Background: Harold Hirschprong, a Danish pediatrician, is attributed to the first definitive description of the disease of his name. In the next 30 years, it has been reported that incomprehensible actions aimed at reducing sympathetic hyperactivity, at least temporarily, were successful in the treatment of HD. Complications can be classified either early (weeks to months) or late (months to years). Transanal Endorectal pull-through approach represents an important revolution in the treatment of Hirschsprung disease. Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the post-operative late complications of Transanal Endorectal pull-through operation, clinically in-patient with Hirschsprung disease, we will focus on the fecal incontinence using Krickenbeck score. Patients and Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted on 20 children with Hirschsprung disease operated beyond during last 7 years in whom Transanal Endorectalpull through was indicated. For Patients with histopathologically documented HD underwent pull-through in the last seven years. Age > 4years (to be able to evaluate faecal continence). In addition, Patients were operated Trans anal pull through Soave and Swenson. Results: Our results showed that; as regard to enterocolitis was present in 16 patients (80%) and absent in 4 patients (20%). Patients with recurrent attacks of one to three times of enterocolitis was 12 patients (60%), patients with four to six times was 3 patients (15%) and patients with more than six times was 1 patient (5%). According to types of operation Transanal soave was done in patients (75%) and Trans anal Swenson was done in five patients (25 %). As regarding Voluntary bowel movements was, absent in 2 patients (10%) and present in 18 patients (90%). As regarding Soiling was, absent in 5 patients (25%) and present in 15 patients (75%) and divided in two grads, grade one in 12 patients (60%) and grade two in 3 patients (15%). As regarding Constipation was, absent in 4 patients (20%) and present in 16 patients (60%) and divided in two grads, grade one in 10 patients (50%) and grade two in 6 patients (30%). [Mahmoud Ahmed Elshafey, Amr Abdel-Hamid Abou Zeid, Dina Hany Ahmed, Amr Abdel Rhman Abdel Malek Mohamme. The Surgical Correction by Endo Rectal Pull through of Hirschsprung's Disease: Evaluation of Late Outcome. J Am Sci 2019;15(10):27-34]. ISSN 1545-1003 (print); ISSN 2375-7264 (online). http://www.jofamericanscience. org. 4. doi:10.7537/marsjas151019.04.
The Influence of Technostress on Library: A Survey of the University for Development Studies Libraries

In this era of information and communication technology, Llibrary service delivery has (improved to a large extent as a result of the use of technology for library activities such as acquisition, circulation, cataloguing, reference, and serials control. However, the new technologies tend to cause job related stress on workers which results from the challenges encountered in adapting to new systems called technostress. This study investigates the influence of technostress on Llibrary staff of the University for Development Studies (UDS). A survey was conducted on Library staff of UDS. Primary data were therefore, gathered from 71 respondents using a questionnaire. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics. The results indicate that, Library staff has s low levels of computer literacy as far as their job task is concerned. Besides, the limited knowledge on information and communication technology causes the presence of technostress among the Library staff. The results further indicate that the presence of technostress has a negative influence on the performance of library staff by slowing down delivery with some task unperformed thereby over burdening some staff with much knowledge in information and communication technology. Additional training through in-service or further studies is recommended for library staff of the University to) improved performance in the presence of technostress. Keywords: Technostress, Library staff, Information and Communication Technology, University Libraries
Effects of Serum Testosterone Levels on Functional Recovery in Acute Ischemic Stroke

Aim: To investigate the serum levels of testosterone in patients with acute ischemic stroke patients and their relations with illness severity and prognosis. Methods: The serum levels of testosterone in 100 male patients (mean age 76, range 60 80) with acute ischemic stroke patients (cerebral ischemic group) and 100 male healthy people (control group) were determined. Written consent was obtained from all participants. All the patients were scored by score of The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) (the score of neurological impairment). According to the degree of nerve function defect (NIHSS), the subjects were divided into mild (0~5), moderate (6~15), severe (> 15) three groups. and compared in groups. Serum concentration of testosterone was measured upon admission and 14 days after admission. We can compared in two groups. Results: The differences of the serum levels of testosterone at admission between cerebral ischemic group and the control group were not statistically significant (P > 0.05). The difference of mean testosterone serum level testosterone level 14 days after admission between control group and cerebral ischemic group was statistically significant (P < 0.05). The mean testosterone level of cerebral ischemic group significantly lower than the average level of testosterone in control group, but there was no significant difference. There was no statistically significant between T1 and T2 in mild patient, the mean serum level of testosterone in male patient with mild illness was moderate, and low in severe patients (P < 0.05), the differences of testosterone serum level of T1 and T2 between moderate group and severe patients groups were not statistically significant (P > 0.05). The mean serum levels of testosterone in mild patients were higher than those in severe patients (P < 0.05). the differences of the mean testosterone serum level between moderate group and severe group were not statistically significant (P > 0.05). The serum levels of testosterone with deterioration patients were significantly decreased and that in mild group was increased respectively, Correlation between testosterone and NIHSS and other parameters (height, body mass) was performed using the Pearson’s test, linear regression analysis and one-way analysis of variance. By contrast, levels of testosterone were not associated with height, weight. Levels of testosterone was negatively correlated with the score of neurological impairment. Conclusion: The testosterone level in the patients with cerebral infarction is maintained a relatively low level and the level of which is closely related to disease severity and prognosis.
Nutritional surveillance in Tuscany. Nutritional status among 8-9 y-old school children

Introduction. The latest increase in childhood obesity has focused attention on the important consequences that this phenomenon may have on public health in relationship to the increasing risk that an obese child may become an obese adult. There is, therefore, the need for early detection of childhood obesity prevalence and its trend at different levels: international, regional and local. In 2001 and 2002, the Region of Tuscany participated in a National Pilot Project aimed at trying a shared scientific model for setting up a nutritional surveillance system to estimate and prevent childhood obesity. This study presents results on obesity prevalence in third-grade primary school children in Tuscany and its distribution in relationship to the demographic size of their town of residence. Methods. A random sample of 3,076 (1,583 males, 1,493 females), 8- to 9-year-old school children were selected; weight and height were measured by previously trained health operators using standardized procedures, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations. Age and sex specific Body Mass Index (BMI) classes were calculated according to the International Obesity Task Force (IOTF). The decimal was calculated on the day of measurement and rounded to the half year. Residence areas were divided into three classes based on the number of residents ( 30,000). Results. The overweight prevalence was 22.8% (22.9% in males and 22.7% in females) and the obesity prevalence was 8.9% (9.5% in males, 8.2% in females). The lowest prevalence of obesity (6.6%) was found in towns with over 30,000 residents. Conclusion. The prevalence of overweight and obesity in paediatric age in Tuscany is lower than the preliminary data from the National Pilot Project.
AWARENESS AND STIGMA REGARDING EYE DONATION AMONG COMMUNITY PEOPLE LIVING IN BUTWAL-6, LAXMINAGAR, NEPAL, 2016

The joy of sight restoration is incomparable with anything in the world. It is like giving life back to the dead. Eye donation provides people who are blind with an opportunity to regain their vision through corneal transplantation. We can light life of blind people by donating eyes. But people are skeptical in doing this because of social stigma and misconceptions. Moreover there is lack of awareness about eye donation among general population so practice of eye donation is also lacking. Objective: To determine the awareness and stigma regarding eye donation among community people. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive design has been deployed in Laxminagar community of Butwal Municipality among 106 participants who were selected by multistage probability sampling technique. The participants were asked semi structured questionnaire for socio demographic information, for testing awareness level and determining stigma regarding eye donation. Validity and Reliability was maintained by consulting with experts and pre-testing the questionnaire in 10% of sample size with similar characteristics in different setting. Data was checked for completeness and accuracy and collected data was entered in SPSS Software version 20. Descriptive statistics such as number and percentage were used to describe demographic data and for analysis of the level of awareness and stigma related to eye donation, inferential statistics were used. Results: The study revealed that majority (49.1%) of the participants were of age group between 30-49 years, majority were female (54.7%) and majority of the people (94.3%) were literate. The study showed that although 76.40% heard that eyes can be donated, only 42.50% had high level of awareness regarding eye donation. Media comprises the major source of information. in front of 49.1 willingness to donate eyes while the reasons for not donating eyes were fear of deformity (15.1%), have an eye problem (12.3%), don’t think it will be useful (17.0%) and other reasons (6.6%). There were many social stigmas regarding eye donation like: may born blind in next birth (9.4%), relatives of donor get money for eye donation (0.9%), results in delay in funeral arrangement (19.8%), retrieving personnel take everything along with eye (21.7%), physician will not impart adequate care (12.3%) if one has pledged. Conclusion: In this study though the literacy rate among the people was high, only 42.50% had high level of awareness. Moreover it found many people had misconception and stigma regarding eye donation.
QUALITY EVALUATION OF DRIED FOOD INGREDIENTS FROM LOCAL MARKETS IN SOUTHERN GHANA

Due to the mode of processing, storage and marketing, the quality of dried food ingredients can easily be compromised. This study was conducted to assess the quality of Fish powder (FP) and Shrimp powder (SP) sold on the market. Twenty (20) Dried Food Ingredients (DFI) consisting of ten fish powder and ten shrimp powder from two local markets (Madina and Dome) were analysed for moisture, total ash, pH and total free fatty acids according to approved methods of Association of Analytical Chemists (AOAC). Microbial load determination was also carried out on samples using serial dilution and pour plate techniques. Analysis of micronutrients and heavy metal, were carried out using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy and Nuclear Activation Analysis respectively. Moisture, dry matter and ph of SP from Dome market were significantly higher (p<0.05) than that from Madina market. pH for FP ranged from 5.71 to 7.62 which differed significantly for both markets.The highest moisture (16.66%) was recorded for SP from Dome market, this sample also recorded the highest mould and yeast count (7.4x104 cfu/g). The microbial profile of the DFI sampled from the Madina market, were relatively of better hygienic quality than those sampled from the Dome market. Coliforms and E. coli were detected in excess of between 101 and 102 and then 102 to 104 respectively in samples obtained from Dome Market. The mineral elements; Co, Cd, Cu, Ni, Fe, and Pb, were part of intrinsic mineral composition of the DFI and their quantities were within the acceptable limits). Zinc content recorded for DFI in this study was significantly lower than recommended levels.
Profitability in Chilli Pepper Production in Kaduna State, Nigeria

The aims of the study were to determine relationship between farmer’s socio-economic variables and profitability in chilli pepper production, and to determine the profitability in chilli pepper producers in Kaduna state, Nigeria. Primary data were collected from chilli pepper producers through the use of structured questionnaires. This study was carried out in three local government areas in Kaduna state, Nigeria, between August and November 2014 cropping season. Purposive and random sampling techniques were employed for data collection. The study revealed that 37.5% of the respondents fall within the age of 30-39 years. The 53% had no formal education. The household size ranged from 6-10 persons, about (72%) of chilli pepper farmers do not participate in any chilli pepper related cooperative association, The result shows that 98.5% of chilli pepper farmers financed their production from personal savings. The data revealed that (58.5%) of chilli pepper farmers have extension visit. The result revealed that chilli pepper production is profitable in Original Research Article Mohammed et al.; BJAST, 12(3): 1-9, 2016; Article no.BJAST. 20300 2 the study area. Based on the findings of the study, it can be concluded that investment in chilli pepper production is a viable enterprises for income generation, poverty alleviation, job creation and improvement of food security to every household since it is a profitable venture and it was also found that education was an important factor in increasing the profitability in chilli pepper production.