Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
UNDERWARE - A Layer for Homogeneous Access to Heterogeneous Multi - Core Processors

— This paper proposes a new way to tackle the problem of using the existing resources of multi-core processors with different types of cores, like PowerPC, Intel, ARM, DSPs, FPGA areas, etc. Applications for these heterogeneous multi-cores are difficult to write, as most programmers and programming tools target one platform only and in many cases single-cores only. The way to accomplish this is by creating a new layer, which is located between the operating system and the underlying heterogeneous hardware. In analogy to the middleware between applications and the OS it is called “underware”. The underware layer itself consists of two sublayers: The lower “adapter layer” builds a uniform interface for any underlying processor-core-configuration; above it lies the “scheduling layer”, which automatically distributes applications to the corresponding core or cores (if parallel execution is possible) or even to several different idle cores if the application is available in different platform executables. Research on the approach described in this paper is yet in an early stage; the corresponding project “UNDERWARE” just started. Therefore no preliminary results can be given. However the concept is sound and it can therefore be expected to get a first prototype soon.
Biomechanical Study on Drag Flick in Field Hockey

Field hockey is a game played with a ball and stick. In this game players attempt to score goals by hitting, pushing or flicking the ball with hockey sticks into the opposing team's goal. In field hockey the penalty corner was introduced for offences by defenders in the circle. In recent years, the innovation of drag flick becomes a vital part of teams attacking arsenal due to goal scoring opportunity. In the execution and conversion of drag flick, various factors are involved. Amongst all, biomechanical factor is one of the decisive factors which have been neglected by the Indian researchers. Thus, the present study was designed to reveal the related biomechanical factors of drag flick execution in penalty corner. For the purpose of this study, All India Intervarsity (3) and Senior State (2) level male hockey players were recruited using stratified random sampling method. The mean of All India Intervarsity players in age, height and weight were 21 yrs (SD 3), 162 cm (SD 7.55) and 54.67 kg (SD 5.03) and mean of Senior State players were 20 yrs (SD 1.41), 159.5 cm (SD 2.12) and 49.5 kg (SD 2.12), respectively. To obtain data, two high speed Canon Legria HF S10 camcorders operating at 60 Hz were used. The players and ball movements during the drag flick execution were recorded. Video footages were downloaded, slashed to desired footages and edited for biomechanical analysis. The selected biomechanical variables were ball velocity, acceleration, stick velocity at drag lick, displacement of ball, step length, contact time, contact length and segmental angles were shoulder angles, elbow angles, hip angle and knee angle. All variables were digitized with the help of Silicon Coach Pro7 motion analysis software. The acquired data of the variables were subjected to descriptive statistical analysis and computing t-test among All India Intervarsity and Senior State players. The results showed there were no significant differences among the groups at 0.05 level of significance.
Evaluation of Soft Tissue Facial Profile in Adult Bengali Population by Photogrammetric Method with Angular Measurements

Introduction: Social acceptance, psychological well-being and self-esteem of an individual are related to physical appearance. With emphasis on achievement of balanced facial harmony and smile esthetic, proper clinical photographic record has become more essential for good treatment planning and follow-up. The study aimed to evaluate the soft tissue facial profile using angular photogrammetric norms and gender difference from standardized photographs of adult Bengali population. Material and methods: The study was conducted among 100 dental students aged 18-25 years with Angle’s class I occlusion, normal overjet-overbite, normal growth and development, normal maxillary and mandibular arches with all teeth excluding third molars. The dental students were selected from family with a minimum of three consecutive Bengali generations. Individuals with pleasing facial profile were judged by 1 layman, 8 post-graduate students and 2 orthodontists. Profile photographs were obtained at natural head position. Soft tissue landmarks were marked. Result: Comparison of mean soft tissue profile measurement between male and female subjects using unpaired t-test showed statistically significant gender differences (<0.01) in facial, total facial, nasolabial and upper lip angles. Conclusion: The derived mean values can be considered as normal values for Bengali population. It can be used for comparison of subjects with malocclusion. Further studies are required in this area.
Exports of Major Agricultural Products from Pakistan to United Arab Emirates: Performance and Comparative Advantage

The objective of this study was to elaborate the exports of major agricultural products from Pakistan to United Arab Emirates, with a focus on comparative advantage. To estimate the comparative advantage of Pakistan for the agricultural products, revealed comparative advantage (RCA) and revealed systematic comparative advantage (RSCA) were used. According to the findings of the study, basmati rice showed that Pakistan has a comparative advantage in basmati rice. Increasing trend of RCA indices for the previous 10 years of both mutton and beef showed that the Pakistani beef has more comparative advantage as compared to mutton. It is suggested that Pakistan should try to focus on beef more as compared to mutton. It revealed the fact that there might be some issues in the mutton exports as compared to beef. Pakistan should try to solve these issues related to the mutton. Finding the other markets rather than United Arab Emirates might be one suitable solution which could be effective for the mutton exports. Pakistan has a comparative advantage in export of cotton yarn but if it has no comparative advantage then Pakistan should try to shift to the value addition because it is a raw product.
Re-Training of Type 2 Diabetic Patients for Better Adherence to Diabetes Care Plan in Oral Anti-Diabetics and Plus Insulin Treatment Groups

Amaç: Bu prospektif gözlemsel tek merkezli çalışma, ayaktan takip edilen tip 2 diyabet hastalarında, oral anti-diyabetik (OAD) ve OAD+insülin kullanan gruplarda, hastanın evde kendi kendine kan şeker takibi, standart diyabetik diyet ve egzersiz programına uyumunu arttırmak için tekrar eğitim verilmesinin etkilerini değerlendirmek üzere tasarlanmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Devam eden tedavileri ile yeterli glisemik kontrol sağlanamayan toplam 61 diyabetik hasta OAD (n=34) ve OAD+insulin (n=27) gruplarında çalışmaya dahil edilmiştir. Hastalar mevcut devam edilen ilaçları ve dozları değiştirilmeden, yaşam tarzı davranışı, diyet ve egzersiz uyumu, evde kendi kendine kan şeker ölçümleri ile yakın takip için tekrar eğitilmiştir. Üçüncü ayın sonunda glisemik parametreler, serum lipid değerleri ve antropometrik ölçümlere ait değişiklikler tedavi grupları arasında değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular: Çalışma süresince OAD ve OAD+insülin gruplarında, vücut ağırlığı ve yağ oranlarında anlamlı bir düşme gözlenmiştir (OAD: p<0,001 ve p=0,002), (OAD+insulin: p=0,044 ve p=0,008). HbA1c düzeyinde tüm hastalarda olduğu gibi (%6,1, p<0,001), her iki OAD (p=0,011) ve OAD+insulin (p=0,001) gruplarında anlamlı bir düşme gözlenmiştir. Post-prandiyal kapiller glukoz değerlerinde ise sadece OAD+insülin grubunda anlamlı düşme tesbit edilmiştir. Tartışma: Yakın takip ve kendi kendine sık düzenli kan şeker ölçümleri ile birlikte yeniden eğitim yaklaşımı hedeflenen glisemik kontrolün sağlanması için önemli faktörler olarak görülmektedir. Çalışmamızda, diyabet eğitiminin postprandiyal kapiller kan glukoz düzeyleri üzerine etkisi OAD+insülin kullananlarda daha belirgin bulunmuştur. Turk Jem 2015; 19: 49-54 Anah tar ke li me ler: Diyabet eğitimi, oral anti-diyabetik, insülin, glisemik control
User's Satisfaction with Maternity Waiting Home Services in Jimma Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia: Implications for Maternal and Neonatal Health Improvement

Background: Maternity waiting home (MWH) is a temporary residence where pregnant women who rarely access basic obstetric cares stay. Objective: The study was aimed to assess women’s MWH satisfaction. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in three randomly selected districts of Jimma zone, Oromia, Ethiopia. A sample of 362 women who ever used MWH was recruited in the study. The sample size was proportionally allocated to each district. A simple random sampling was used. Data were collected using a pretested questionnaire-developed mainly based on MWH guideline. MWH standard of construction and utensils, services, social support and interpersonal communication (IPC) etc. were the major components of the tools. Data were analyzed using Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 21.0 statistical software. Reliability analysis was conducted for specific and overall satisfaction domains. Multiple linear regressions (β) were performed to identify predictors of satisfaction with MWH, p<0.05. Result: A total of 362 mothers were participated in the study (response rate=98%). The overall mothers ’ satisfaction with MWH was 68.8%. Higher mothers’ satisfaction was from social support aspects: one to five women network (89.5%), cleaner/servant in MWH (88.9%) and husband (87.3%). And, lower satisfaction was from ambulance (24%), recreational (38.5%) and food (49.4%) services and utensils in MWH (56.2%). Nearly 2/5th users claim they do not come again and recommend MWH for others. Women’s overall satisfaction with MWH was predicted by: length of stay in MWH (≤ 14 days), utensils in MWH, services (prenatal, food, sanitation, recreational), social supports (family, women’s 1-5 networks, and servants) and IPC with Health Care Workers (HCWs). Conclusion: Women ’ s overall satisfaction with MWH was moderate (68.8%). However, most services (ambulance, recreational, food, sanitation) and MWH standard (construction and utensils) were lower extreme of satisfaction dimensions. Most services and length of stay in MWH predicted overall satisfaction; indicating MWH recommended services were also valuable for users. These low satisfaction and predictor variables will be barriers to women who never used and stopping return use. The health system should avail services recommended by the guideline while strengthening social support, and shorter stay in MWH so that users advocate the innovation.
Rituximab-CHOP Versus CHOP with or without Maintenance Rituximab in Patients 60 Years of Age or Older with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL): An Update.

To address early and late treatment failures in DLBCL in patients age 60 and greater, we performed a prospective 2 x 2 randomized trial to determine the impact of the addition of rituximab to standard CHOP (cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine, and prednisone) therapy during induction with a second randomization to maintenance rituximab (MR) or observation. From 2/98 to 7/01, 632 previously untreated patients were randomized to 6–8 cycles of rituximab (R)-CHOP (n=318) or CHOP (n=314). Rituximab 375 mg/M(2) was administered 7 and 3 days prior to cycle 1 and 2 days before cycles 3, 5, and 7. Responding patients (n=415) were randomized to MR 375 mg/M(2) weekly every 6 months x4 (n=207) or observation (n=208). The primary endpoint was time-to-treatment failure (TTF), and all p-values were two-sided. After ineligibility exclusion (76 pathology, 10 other), there were 267 R-CHOP and 279 CHOP patients with 178 observation patients and 174 MR patients. This report is based upon 95% information for induction and 75% information for MR. The base-line characteristics were balanced for age and prognostic factors. For all patients treated, granulocytopenia occurred in 12% (23) of MR patients vs 4% of observation patients (p=0.0008). This difference was significant in patients treated with CHOP (p=0.03) but not R-CHOP (p=0.12). Overall response rates were not different for R-CHOP (79%) versus CHOP induction (76%) (p=0.92). In induction therapy with a median follow-up of 3.5 years, time-to-treatment failure (TTF) favored R-CHOP (53% at 3 yrs) (p=0.04, HR=0.78, 95% CI [0.61,0.99]) versus CHOP (46% at 3 yrs). There was no significant difference in overall survival (OS) according to induction therapy (p=0.18). Maintenance rituximab significantly prolonged the TTF (p=0.009, HR=0.63, 95% CI [0.44,0.90]), but there was not a significant impact on OS (p=0.85). The TTF was prolonged with MR after CHOP (p=0.0004) but not after R-CHOP (p=0.81). In the patients reaching the second randomization to MR, the 2-year TTF was 77%, 79%, 74%, and 45% for R-CHOP, R-CHOP + MR, CHOP + MR, and CHOP, respectively (p<0.0001). The induction therapy results were influenced by maintenance treatment. A secondary analysis was performed to remove the effect of maintenance treatment on the induction comparisons of TTF and OS. R-CHOP alone resulted in a 36% reduction in the risk of treatment failure (p=0.003, HR=0.64,95% CI [0.47,0.85]) with an estimated 3-year TTF of 52% for R-CHOP vs 39% for CHOP. Survival was also longer after R-CHOP induction alone (p=0.05, HR=0.72, 95% CI [0.52,1.00]) compared to CHOP alone with an estimated 3-year OS of 67% for R-CHOP and 58% for CHOP. The addition of rituximab as induction or maintenance to CHOP chemotherapy improves the TTF in patients aged 60 and older. With the addition of rituximab as induction therapy or as maintenance therapy, the improvement in TTF suggests an additive rather than a synergistic effect of rituximab with CHOP in DLBCL.
FUNCTIONAL HEALTH LITERACY AMONG PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS: RESEARCH FINDINGS AND DIRECTIONS FOR FUTURE RESEARCH IN SUB-

The aim of this review is to provide a synoptic view of functional health literacy among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) across the globe, so as to suggest directions for future research in sub-Saharan Africa. Thirteen published empirical studies from hard copy and on-line journals on the subject matter are reviewed. However, all the studies were conducted in other regions other than sub-Saharan Africa, which points up to the fact that research on the subject matter is seriously desired in the region. Based on the studies’ findings, directions for future research are outlined. These include that: 1) further research is needed to examine the role of treatment programmes in mediating relationships between individual predisposing factors and health literacy and the linkages between health literacy, and subsequent health status in at-risk populations, and 2) further research needs to be conducted in order to learn more about the relationships between HIV infection and rural living and the needs of people who live in such situations. With this knowledge, appropriate healthcare services can be developed and implemented to enhance the well-being and quality of life for individuals, families, and communities in this age of HIV/AIDS pandemic.
The retina in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: a study of the prevalence and association with severity of disease in a tertiary referral centre in India

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy including preeclampsia complicates up to 10% of pregnancies all over the world and is a major cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. It is a syndrome that chiefly includes the development of new onset hypertension in the second half of pregnancy. Although it is often accompanied by new onset proteinuria, it can also be associated with many other signs and symptoms, like visual disturbances, headache, epigastric pain, etc.
Influence of tillage and maize based cropping practices on productivity , profitability and soil fertility in uplands of Odisha

A field experiment was conducted at Regional Research and Technology Transfer Station (Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology), Kendujhar to study the effect of tillage and cropping practices on yield, economics and soil fertility status in maize based cropping systems during the rainy seasons of 2011 and post rainy season of 2011-12. Maize grown with cowpea under -1 minimum tillage recorded 50.1 q ha of grain yield which was comparable to sole maize grown under conventional tillage (52.1q -1 ha ). Growth of cowpea inter-cropped with maize under conventional tillage was invariably superior to minimum tillage. Maize -1 + cowpea grown under minimum tillage followed by toria as cover crop produced maize equivalent yield of 99.08 q ha which was -1 at par with maize + cowpea under conventional tillage followed by toria as cover crop (101.33 q ha ). Maize + cowpea intercropping system either under conventional tillage or under minimum tillage was superior to growing sole maize under either tillage situations. Toria as post rainy season cover crop performed better than horsegram or no cover crop with respect to economic parameters. There was improvement in soil physicochemical parameters viz.,BD. pH, organic carbon, available N,P and K by minimum tillage and cover cropping, irrespective of growing maize or maize+cowpea.
The Impact of Collaborative Work Climate on Knowledge Sharing Intention

The current study investigated the relationship between collaborative work climate and intention to share knowledge in Fars Regional Power Distribution Company (FRPDC), Iran. Using stratified random sampling method, a sample of 214 employees selected for further analysis. The analysis of the data showed that the relationship between the perception of collaborative work climate and intention to share knowledge is significant and positive. The results also indicated that there are significant relationships between dimensions of collaborative work climate (work group support, immediate supervisor support, business unit culture and employees attitude) and intention to share knowledge. The values of R square also indicated that workgroup support, business unit culture, immediate supervisor and employees’ attitudes have moderate, moderate to high, low and moderate impact on intention to share knowledge respectively. [Reyhane Mosalla Nejad, Mahdi Saber. The Impact of collaborative work climate on knowledge sharing intention. Journal of American Science 2012;8(1):551-553]. (ISSN: 1545-1003). http://www.americanscience. org. 76
Haematology of the Asian Elephants

Asiatic Elephants are the largest terrestrial mammals in India. They require large amount of space and water and hence, most of the elephants are confined to large forest cover. Mostly the elephant habitats are coming under four regions, Northern, North – eastern, Central and Southern India, in general. The wild elephant populations of Southern India have been well studied and judged, than those in other parts of the country. The highest populations are seen in Western and Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and more recently in Andhra Pradesh. It is a known fact that captive elephants may have increased probabilities for acquiring various pathogens due to varied management related measures, in addition to the existing variations in the feeding practices and habitat-related condition. There is paucity in the data on the hematological profile of the asian elephant, hence this study will be useful in estimating the hematological quotients that are essential indicators to therapeutic applications. Further packed cell volume (PCV), Haemoglobin (Hb) and blood cell counts will serve as prognostic indicators that will guide clinicians to potentiate the therapeutic procedure.
Using Individual Positive Reinforcement Strategies to Enhance Task Completion in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

When I began the Master’s Capstone course, one of the first readings that we completed informed me about operant conditioning techniques such as positive reinforcement (Hersen & Rosqvist, 2005). Positive reinforcement occurs when a response is followed immediately by the presentation of a stimulus, and as a result, similar responses occur more frequently in the future (Cooper, Heron & Heward, 2007). I was immediately fascinated by the topic and wanted to read more about it to better understand how the technique can be used in the classroom. As I learned more about operant conditioning, I realized that I wanted to understand it both theoretically and in the classroom. My educational background is with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), so I began to brainstorm ways that I could study how to best use positive reinforcement techniques in the classroom with children with ASDs.
Building radiation-resistant model in triple-negative breast cancer to screen radioresistance-related molecular markers.

Background To build the triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) radiation resistance model in vitro and vivo, and screen the molecular markers that related to radiation resistance. Methods We used X-ray to irradiate MDA-MB-231 cells repeatedly to build radioresistant cell (231-RR), then select one gemcitabine-resistance of MDA-MB-231 cell (231-GEM). We screen differentially expressed genes of these cell lines. Then, we would select 2 genes of them associated with DNA damage repair or cell cycle, and build RNAi lentivirus vector to knock down related gene. We also used X-rays repeatedly exposure TNBC tumor xenograft to build tumor with radioresistance properties, and then verify previously screening differentially expressed genes using IHC. Finally, we used The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database to validate the relationships between radioresistance related genes and the prognosis of breast cancer. Results We got 161 up-regulated genes and 156 down-regulated genes from three cell lines. Cellular results show the 231-cell with knock-down CDKN1A or SOD2 gene, its radiation sensitivity was significantly enhanced. We successfully got the TNBC xenograft tumor with radioresistance properties. Immunohistochemical results show that the radioresistance of tumor tissue with higher p21 (CDKN1A encoding protein) and SOD2 expression (P<0.01). The prognosis of patients with low SOD2 expression is better than that of high expression, but have no statistical significance (P=0.119); patients with low CDKN1A expression is significantly better than high expression (P=0.000). Multivariate cox analysis manifest that CDKN1A gene expression level is an independent prognostic factor in breast cancer patient (P=0.008). Conclusions Construction of radiation resistance cell and xenograft tumor with radio-resistant properties model for radiation biology research is feasible. High SOD2 and CDKN1A is associated with the poor prognosis in breast cancer patients. These two genes could be used as a predicted makers of breast cancer radiation sensitivity.
Comparative study on the protective effect of Biphenyl Dimethyl Dicarboxylate (DDB) and Silymarin in Hepatitis induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl ) in rats

Study on the possible protective effect of (DDB) and Silymarin on Hepatitis induced by CCl4 was carried out. Injection of CCl4 daily orally administered to rats in a dose of 2.5ml/kg for three days significantly increase the activity of AST, ALT, ALK. Ph. Bilirubin and GGT by several folds of increase, also urea and creatinin were elevated by CCl4 given orally. Administration of DDB and Silymarin orally seven day after administration of CCl4 for three days Significantly decrease liver and kidney enzyme DDB and Silymarin administered before CCl4 to rats also significantly decrease the activity of liver and kidney enzymes. Histopathological investigation of this study show good confirmation to biochemical analysis. [Hoda. A. Megahed, Hanan G. Zahran, Mahmoud. S. Arbid, A. Osman and Soha M.Kandil. Comparative study on the protective effect of Biphenyl Dimethyl Dicarboxylate (DDB) and Silymarin in Hepatitis induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) in rats. Report and Opinion 2011;3(1):26-36]. (ISSN: 1553-9873). http://www.sciencepub. net.