Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Marangoni force and numerical instability when modelling keyhole laser welding

This work is a fi rs t step in a study aiming at predicting defects such as porosi ty in keyhole laser welded titanium alloy Ti6Al4V in order to understand their cause and improve the process . For this a multi -phase thermo-fluid model for keyhole laser welding was implemented in the open source software OpenFOAM®. In order to model porosity, free surface tracking and the gas phase are included in the model . Surface tracking is done with a Volume of Fluid method improved to reduce numerical di ffusivity. Solid, liquid and gas phases are taken into account and vaporization is modelled through its effect on pressure and enthalpy. This paper treats the validation of the model by comparing the model to published numerical test cases . A test case revealed s tability problems related to the implementation of Marangoni force. It was shown that the implementation method used for the Marangoni force can lead to numerical instabilities . This unphysical behavior, which could affect the prediction of pore formation, might not be detected by the usual weld geometry validation test case. This resulted in improvement of the numerical model . Another test case is a comparison between different surface tracking methods and was done in order to evaluate the model ability to capture formation of porosity, vapor bubbles. The results show a significant difference between VOF and CLSVOF.
INTEGRATING QUALITY FEATURES INTO TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL FOR EXAMINING THE ACCEPTANCE OF MOBILE BANKING

Although the banking sector in Jordan is a regional leader in Mobile banking (MB), but it is still working hard to achieve full utilization of MB services to add value to users in order to enhance customer relationships and to achieve some cost advantages. Advancements and innovations in mobile technologies are leading the banking sector to new and innovative banking services. New MB system technologies and services enable some new capabilities that allow customers to be active. When MB system with new technologies and services is presented, it needs to be accepted by its users. The acceptance of MB system can be influenced by different factors. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of three key quality features (system quality, information quality, and service quality) on customers’ beliefs which may significantly influence the user’s acceptance of MB. The model of this study is mainly based on extending technology acceptance model (TAM). The questionnaires were distributed to 354 customers selected based on the systematic sampling method. 253 usable questionnaires were returned and used to conduct the hypothesis test. The usable response rate was 71 %. Our study highlights the importance of the system quality, information quality, and service quality as the primary antecedents of MB acceptance. The research results revealed that these three variables had positive effects on customers’ perception with regard to their beliefs (i.e., perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use); and as a result, this positive effect can lead to enhance customers’ behavioral intention to use MB application .
Non-Financial Performance Measures and Performance: Examining The Mediation Role of Innovation in An Indonesia Stock Exchange-Listed Organisations

This study aims to investigate the impact of non-financial performance measures on individual performance through innovation in the Indonesia Stock Exchange-listed organisation. According to a survey study, I analysed the usable data using SmartPLS. The results of the study show that a non-financial performance measures has a positive impact on individual performance fully mediated by innovation. Thus, reliance on non-financial indicators could enhance innovativeness that lead to the improvement of managerial performance. This study implies that managers should include non-financial performance measures to enhance innovation that it can lead the improvement of individual performance.
Towards Parallelisation of Qualitative Spatial and Temporal Reasoning

This summary paper is concerned with algorithmic aspects of qualitative reasoning (QR), in particular qualitative spatial and temporal reasoning (QSTR). Fundamental reasoning techniques in this area are constraint propagators and algorithms for deciding core reasoning problems such as the satisfiability of constraint networks. Developing new algorithms for solving these tasks that exploit parallel computing hardware such as multicore processors or GPUs can be expected to lead to improved reasoning performance. We are motivated to study parallelisation of qualitative reasoning algorithms in order to determine these improvements. In the presence of machine learning applications, which often come with special hardware that supports parallelisation, efficient QR implementations that exploit such hardware can have important applications, for example online verification of AI systems performed in real time.
Expanding the Organ Donor Pool: Using En Bloc Kidneys in Pediatric Recipients

The demand for renal allografts has so far outstripped the available organ donor pool that the gap between patients awaiting a transplant and those actually receiving a transplant seems to be forever widening. Renal transplantation is the ultimate treatment of choice for patients with end stage renal disease as it offers better long term survival and quality of life compared to dialysis [1]. Children with end stage renal disease are especially vulnerable to the organ shortage, since their psychosocial and neurodevelopmental functioning is adversely affected by the uremic environment and any delay in transplanting them can have long term ramifications. Moreover, pre-emptive transplantation has been shown to improve long term graft survival in children [2] . These considerations have made it critical for health-care providers to minimize wait times on dialysis. Among other strategies, expanding the deceased donor organ pool by using organs from donors previously thought of as unsuitable, has proven to be a successful strategy.
Paradoxical Reaction In The Form Of New Pulmonary Mass During Anti-Tuberculosis Treatment: A Case Series And Literature Review

Introduction Paradoxical reaction refers to deterioration of the original tuberculosis lesions or emergence of new infiltrative lesions during anti-tuberculosis treatment. The common manifestations of paradoxical reaction include new pleural effusion, cerebral tuberculosis and lymphadenitis. Paradoxical reaction manifested by new pulmonary mass is rare. Patients and methods This article summarizes and analyzes the clinical manifestations, chest CT, laboratory findings, treatments, pathological biopsy results of five patients diagnosed as paradoxical reaction in the form of new pulmonary mass. A literature review related to paradoxical reaction was conducted. Results Five patients diagnosed as pulmonary tuberculosis or tuberculous pleuritis received systematic anti-tuberculosis treatmensssts. New pulmonary masses were found by CT scans during the follow-ups. The patients were negative for tumor markers, examination of rheumatoid connective tissue disease and G/GM test. The original anti-tuberculosis treatments were continued. All of the masses were diminished gradually. Conclusion Paradoxical reaction needs to be taken into consideration when a new pulmonary mass occurs during anti-tuberculosis treatments. The diagnosis should be based on the patients’ clinical manifestations, laboratory results, imaging examinsssations and lung biopsy examinations. The original anti-tuberculosis therapy can be continued in patients without severe clinical symptoms. A close follow-up is needed.
Underwriting Cycles in Asia-Pacific Countries: A New Approach (Paper for the NICOID 2016)

This study examines the presence of underwriting cycles in Asia-Pacific insurance industry. First of all we described previous studies about underwriting cycles in that region. We confirmed the presence of such a cycles in South Korea, using classical way of identifying underwriting cycles, i.e. based on yearly data and using a second-order autoregressive model – AR(2). We also present a new approach, i.e. the idea of deviation cycles (this method involves fitting a trend to the indicators and analyzing the deviations from this trend) using quarterly data for Australia and Hong Kong. With that method we also found cycles, however they were shorter than classical ones (about 2-4 years vs. 6-11 years). We tested some relations between profitability (profit ratio) and other variables (loss ratios, claims, premiums, capacity and also GDP), however the results of our analysis support only partly our hypothesis.
Urbanisation, Growth, and Development: Evidence from India

How does the spatial distribution of economic activity evolve as countries grow and develop, and what role does urbanisation play in this process? This paper examines these questions in the context of India, a country which, in spite of substantial economic growth, has experienced slow rates of urbanisation. We explore how India’s urban hierarchy and the spatial allocation of economic activity and resources have evolved over time (1901–2011), and consider the consequences and importance of this process for growth and development. In addition, we examine and summarise the evidence on how government policies, institutions, and public investments have influenced the spatial allocation of resources, how these factors affect welfare, growth, and development and, where questions remain, propose a research agenda for the future.
Factors Determining Consumer Buying Behaviour in Online Shopping

Somdech Rungsrisawata, Watcharin Joemsittiprasertb, Kittisak Jermsittiparsertc,d*, aFaculty of Management Science, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Bangkok, Thailand, bDivision of Business Administration, ASA College, New York, USA, cDepartment for Management of Science and Technology Development, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, dFaculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, *Corresponding author: E-mail: kittisak.jermsittiparsert@tdtu.edu. vn, asomdech.ru@ssru.ac. th, bwatjoemsittiprasert1@asa.edu
THEORY OF MIND SKILLS IN ADOLESCENTS WITH OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER

Objective: The aim of study is to examine whether there is a deficit about Theory of Mind (ToM) skills of adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) compared to ythe psychiatrically healthy controls and to examine the association between ToM deficit and variables such as OCD severity. Methods: The study included 30 adolescents between 12 to 16 years old who were diagnosed with OCD according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth edition (DSM-5) and 30 adolescents without any psychiatric diagnoses. Sociodemographic characteristics of the participants were collected with a form; in addition, neuropsychological tests were administered to examine development of ıntelligence and ToM skills. Turkish version of Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age-Children Present and lifetime version, Children's Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale, Children’s Depression Inventory, and Childhood Anxiety Screening Scale were administered. Intelligence level of patients were assessed with Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised; while ToM skills were evaluated with Hinting Task Reading the Mind in the Eyes Task and false belief tasks such as Sally-Anne, Smarties, Chocolate Bar cand Ice-Cream Truck tests. Results: It was determined those adolescents with OCD tended to fail in false belief tests and that the increase in OCD symptom severity did not affect ToM test performance. Conclusions: Due to limited number of patients, our findings couldn’t be generalized to all adolescents diagnosed OCD; therefore there is a need for more studies in this area.
Distribution of ABO and Rhesus (RHD) Blood Groups in Al-Jouf Province of the Saudi Arabia

Abstract ABO and RHD blood grouping was carried out on 400 Saudi adult male subjects, 100 each from Sakaka, Domaht Al-Jandal, Al-Qurayat and Sweer cities of the Al-Jouf Province of the Saudi Arabia. Finger prick blood samples were tested for both the blood groups by routine slide method. In the total material studied here from the Al-Jouf Province, blood group O was found highest (0.628), followed by A (0.193), B (0.179) and AB (7.3%) while the percentage of RHD Positive (0.705)was greater than RHD negative(0.295). This study could have significant implications for the major blood banks in Al-Jouf area where certain blood groups are needed more than others in emergency conditions. In addition, the data generated would be helpful to the researchers to explore the factors responsible for the observed distribution patterns of the studied blood group systems.
Patriarchy: Perpetuating the Practice of Female Genital Mutilation

Female genital mutilation is a common practice in certain regions of Africa and Asia. This often times perfo rmed by women on other women and young girls. Men are far removed f rom the act itself. Proponents argue that it decreases the rat e of HIV/AIDS. Therefore it is beneficial to the larger society. However, female genital mutilation, much the same as foot-bi nding and breast ironing and corsetry are part of a continuum of fem ale body and sexuality control. These practices like female gen ital mutilation are carried out by women for the benefit of men. This paper attempts to show that these practices are not isolated occurrances o r cultural phenomons but rather the invisible hand of patriarchy. The pr ivileging of male that accompanies patriarchial systems make female genita l mutilation a requirement for women's survival not a chose.
Interim results of a phase II study of the BRAF inhibitor (BRAFi) dabrafenib (D) in combination with the MEK inhibitor trametinib (T) in patients (pts) with BRAF V600E mutated (mut) metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

8006 Background: In 78 BRAF V600E mut NSCLC pts, single agent D induced an overall response rate (ORR) of 32%. The combination of D and T (DT) has demonstrated significant improvements in efficacy compared with BRAFi monotherapy in BRAFV600 mut metastatic melanoma. Here, we report interim safety (33 pts) and efficacy (24 pts) data for NSCLC pts enrolled in this phase II DT study. Methods: This single-arm, 2-stage, phase II study was in advanced BRAFV600E mut NSCLC pts who failed at least 1 line of chemotherapy. D was dosed at 150 mg orally twice daily and T at 2 mg once daily. The primary endpoint was investigator-assessed ORR per RECIST 1.1 criteria. A minimum response rate ( ≥ 6 out of first 20 pts) was required to continue into the second stage. Results: Median age of 33 pts was 66 yrs (range 49–88 yrs). Most pts were female (64%), White (82%), former smokers (73%), and had adenocarcinoma (88%). Twenty-seven pts (82%) remain on therapy, and 6 have stopped (4 with disease progression, 2 due to adverse e.
Bovine Brucellosis: Serological Survey in Guto-Gida District, East Wollega Zone, Ethiopia

2 Abstract: Brucellosis is an infectious bacterial zoonotic disease caused by member of genus Brucella. The disease affects both animals and human being resulting in a serious economic loss in animal production sector and deterioration of public health. This cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the seroprevalence and associated risk factors of bovine brucellosis in Guto-Gida district in East Wollega zone from November 2010 to March 2011. A total of 406 blood samples were collected from cattle of above 6 months of age and sera were initially screened with Rose Bengal Plate Test (RBPT) and those samples found positive by RBPT were further tested by Complement Fixation Test (CFT) for confirmation. Out of 406 sera 12 (2.96%) were positive using RBPT and the overall seroprevalence of bovine brucellosis documented was 1.97% based on CFT result. The study showed no statistically significant difference (P > 0.05) in seroprevalence among the age groups and sexes considered. Although the seroprevalence in crossbred cattle (3.64%) was higher than local breed (1.71%), there was no statistically significant difference (P > 0.05) between the breeds. To deal with diseases like brucellosis, the public in general and high risk groups in particular should be made aware of the zoonotic and economic importance of brucellosis through veterinary extension education.
An Intramucosal Large Cell Neuroendocrine Carcinoma Arising Within a Tubulovillous Adenoma With High- Grade Dysplasia of the Rectosigmoid Colon Treated With Polypectomy

High-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) has been previously reported to arise within preexisting adenoma but is usually at an advanced stage and carries a dismal prognosis and is almost always treated with surgical resection. Intramucosal NECs treated with polypectomy have not been reported. Herein, we report the first case of intramucosal NEC treated by polypectomy. An 87-year-old white male was referred to the Cleveland Clinic for a polyp detected in an outside hospital. A 40 mm sessile polyp was visualized in the recto-sigmoid colon using flexible sigmoidoscopy. Polypectomy was performed and histopathology revealed multiple fragments of tubulovillous adenoma (TVA) with extensive high-grade dysplasia (HGD). Notably, there was a focus (1 mm) of NEC confined to lamina propria and intimately related to the adenomatous component. This focus of intramucosal NEC was confirmed by its strong and diffuse synaptophysin and chromogranin A immunoreactivity and near 100% Ki-67 labeling index. Immunohistochemistry using a panel of antibodies against mismatch repair proteins was performed and both the adenomatous and NEC components had normal staining for MLH1, PMS2, MSH2, and MSH6. This, to the best of our knowledge, is the first case of intramucosal NEC treated with polypectomy reported to date. Patient was alive 1 year after polypectomy. Clinical behavior remains to be seen with long-term follow-ups. J Med Cases. 2016;7(5):174-177 doi: http://dx.doi. org/10.14740/jmc1996w
Preliminary study on the clinical effect of nerve sparing radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer

Objective To discuss the feasibility and effect of never sparing radical hysterectomy(NSRH)for cervical cancer.Methods From April 2008 to October 2009,sixty-nine patients with FIGO stage ⅠB-ⅡB cervical cancer were selected to receive NSRH(study group,33 cases)or Piver-Rutledge Ⅲ radical hysterectomy(RH)(control group,36 cases). The urethra /bladder and anal/rectum function after the operation,duration of surgery,blood loss and the excision extent were compared between the two groups.Results The time to achieve a postvoid residual urine volume(PVR)less than 100 ml of study group and control group were(12.64±4.49)d and(17.89±4.19)d,the time to achieve PVR less than 50 ml were(14.30±5.87)d and(19.69±4.48)d,the first exhaust time were(62.99±11.99)h and(79.32±13.22)h,and the first stool time were(95.42±12.54)h and(120.04±21.00)h,showing statictic significance between the two groups(P0.001). Urodynamic study on postoperative bladder function in partial patients showed that there were significant differences between two groups in storage phase and voiding phase of bladder.The median whole operation time were 252min(180-330min)and 205min(150-270min)(P0.05),the median operation time of uterus removal were 89min(65-105 min)and 70min(55-90min),showing statistic significance between the two groups(P0.05),and there was no difference between two groups in excision extent and blood loss during operation.Conclusion NSRH for the patients with FIGO stageⅠB-ⅡB cervical cancer is safe and feasible,and can improve the recovery of postoperative bladder and rectum function.
Influence of education of health belief model on hand hygiene condition of nursing students

OBJECTIVE To explore the influence of the health belief model education on the hand hygiene condition of nursing students.METHODS A total of 60 nursing students were hold Health Belief Model education,and were conveyed hand hygiene cognitive level randomly and Live performance before and after intervention.RESULTS The hand hygiene knowledge level were markedly improved after Health Belief Model education,compared with the both(P0.01),which the difference was significant.The implementation rate of hand hygiene before intervention was 53.3%;the implementation rate of hand hygiene before intervention was 80.0%;the accuracy rate of washing hand before intervention was 50.0%;the accuracy rate of washing hand before intervention was 81.7%,comparing with the both(P0.01),the difference was significant.CONCLUSION Heath belief model education can improve the hand hygiene condition of nursing students.
The Dynamic Capabilities and Organisational Culture in Competitive Advantage and Performance of Agricultural Cooperatives in Indonesia and China

This paper aims to explore the contributions of dynamic capabilities and organisational culture in competitive advantage and performance of agriculture cooperatives in Indonesia and China. This study used a structural equation model (PLS-SEM) and SPSS to explore a theoretical model which links dynamic capabilities, organisational culture and competitive advantage and performance. Empirical evidence is provided via simple random sampling of 201 agricultural cooperatives in China and 241 in Indonesia. This study found that the Chinese cooperatives contribute a significant and positive effect to their competitive advantage and performance. On the other hand, Indonesian dynamic capabilities and organisational culture provided positive effects solely on competitive advantage. There is not positive impact on performance.
Effects of Dexamethasone on Tissue Injury and Reconstruction in Ethanol/Steroid Injection Therapy for Allergic Rhinitis

Conventional therapies involving radiofrequency tissue ablation or laser cauterization for allergic rhinitis are accompanied by lesioning and restoration of the mucosa, which are important healing processes. The extent of these processes is difficult to control in these therapies, however, and often leads to mucosal erosion and severe pain for patients. To address this problem, we attempted to develop a new clinical treatment for allergic rhinitis that mitigates requisite mucosal damage through the injection of ethanol (E) containing a glucocorticoid into the inferior turbinate mucosa in taking advantage of the superior degeneration and coagulation capabilities of E in tissues [1,2]. We predicted that considerable technical skill would be required to inject ethanol into the nasal mucosa without spreading tissue damage to the mucosal surface. We overcame this technical problem by alleviating tissue damage as much as possible in the early treatment phase after the injection because injury is augmented by an inflammatory response characterized by neutrophil infiltration that accompanies tissue damage upon ethanol administration [3]. In doing so, we found that adding a glucocorticoid with potent anti-inflammatory activity alleviated tissue damage and by preserving the contractile effects of tissue itself, reduced the infiltration of inflammatory cells, especially neutrophils, into inflamed sites in a dose-dependent manner [3]. The clinical application of this E/steroid mixture as so-called submucosal E/steroid injection