Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Link between Health and Working Longer: Differences in Work Capacity

Little is known about how health conditions impact work-related functional abilities and even less is known about how those abilities interact with occupation-specific demands. Using new survey data, we quantify individuals’ functional abilities, combine that information with occupation-specific ability requirements, and create new measures of individuals’ potential occupations and earnings. We find that older respondents reported somewhat lower abilities on average than younger respondents, but this only modestly decreased their potential occupations and earnings, indicating many older individuals maintain significant work capacity. Similarly, women reported lower abilities than men on average, and black and Hispanic respondents reported lower abilities than white respondents, but these differences led to only modest differences in potential earnings, suggesting that health-related abilities explain only part of observed differences in earnings. Finally, we find that college graduates report higher functional abilities than non-graduates across all ability domains, leading to sizable differences in potential occupations and earnings.
The Self-Constrained Hand-to-Mouth

Abstract Many studies have shown that consumption responds to the arrival of predictable income (excess sensitivity). This paper uses a buffer stock model of consumption to understand what causes excess sensitivity and to test which parameterization is consistent with empirical excess sensitivity estimates. Using high-frequency granular data from a personal finance app, I find that while liquidity constraints are a proximate cause, preferences are the ultimate cause of excess sensitivity. Furthermore, it finds that for feasible parameters, a quasi-hyperbolic version of the model is more consistent with the level of excess sensitivity relative to a standard exponential model.
Inhalable Dust Exposure and Lung Function Among Rice Mill, Sawmill and Furniture Factory Workers

Introduction: Exposure to total inhalable dust has become a public concern because constant exposure to the dust concentration exceeding workplace exposure limit may cause decline in lung function. This study aims to compare the total inhalable dust exposure among rice mill, sawmill, furniture factory and non-exposed workers as well as to correlate the dust exposure with lung function. Methods: A total of 77 exposed and 39 non-exposed workers were recruited into this study utilising purposive sampling method. The total inhalable dust concentration was collected using Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) personal airborne sampler loaded with glass microfibre filter connected to a sampling pump via tygon tubing which was attached to the workers. Post-shift lung function test was also measured. Results: There was a significant difference in the dust concentration between rice mill, sawmill, furniture factory and non-exposed workers (p = 0.001) with the highest median value of 2.4 x 103 μg/m3 (IQR: 1.1 x 103 – 5.8 x 103) among sawmill workers. Significant difference (p = 0.001) was shown between workers for measured forced expiratory value in one second (FEV1), measured forced expiratory value in one second and forced vital capacity ratio (FEV1/FVC) and predicted FEV1/FVC. Among the exposed workers, weak negative significant correlations were portrayed between total inhalable dust with the predicted forced vital capacity (FVC) (r = -0.282, p = 0.013) and predicted FEV1 (r = -0.241, p = 0.035). Conclusion: Dust concentration might be attributable to the lung function decline among exposed workers especially sawmill workers.
Influence of polar modifiers on microstructure of polybutadiene obtained by anionic polymerization. Part 4: Acid-base polar modifiers forming σ-μ complexes: Amine-alkoxide, amine-ether-alkoxide, and ether-alkoxide

ABSTRACT The influence of acid-base polar modifiers (σ-μ complex): amine-alkoxide, amine-ether-alkoxide, and ether-alkoxide complexes on microstructure of polybutadiene obtained by anionic polymerization was studied. The content of butadiene isomeric structures was determined based on FT-IR-ATR, 1H, and 13C NMR data analyses. The results obtained indicated a very similar influence of all types of polar modifiers forming σ-μ complex on polymer microstructure leading to high vinyl polybutadiene with nearly equal ratios of cis-1,4 and trans-1,4 butadiene isomeric structures.
A Review of Custom Vision Service for Facilitating an Image Classification

In past few years machine learning has become a buzz word in the industry. There are so many fields that use some algorithm or some approach in order to facilitate the business and improve our everyday lives. One of those fields is image classification that helps us detect important parts of the image using convolutional neural networks. In this paper I will give an overview of the Custom Vision Service built on convolutional neural networks that helps engineers build a model that meets their needs best. This model can then be used for image classification with certain accuracy which will be presented in result.
Oral Health Surveillance in Childhood by Family Pediatricians in the Province of Trento - North Italy. Limits and Perspectives

Introduction: The prevalence of dental caries in childhood has seen a significant decrease in the last few decades. The monitoring systems allow us to know the progress of the disease over time and the other aspects that require improvement. The study reports the temporal trend of the oral health state in children residing in the province of Trento (north east Italy) and evaluated at the age of 6 years. The study also analyzes, on the birth cohort of 2011 and assessed in 2017, by family pediatricians, the association of dental caries on deciduous teeth with socio-demographic factors. Materials and Methods: The source of the data is represented by the forms filled by the family pediatricians on the occasion of the 6-year health assessment. Since the birth cohort of 2008, family pediatricians have been involved in the surveillance of oral health in childhood. On this basis, the trend of the prevalence of free caries and the trend of oral hygiene procedures followed by children over time have been calculated. The factors associated with the risk of decay of deciduous teeth have been analyzed with a multiple analysis according to the logistic model. Mother-related variables were retrieved using the Birth Assistance Certificate archive. Results: There is a progressive increase in the proportion of caries-free children which is statistically significant. The prevalence at 2017 is 77%, higher in Italian than in foreign children. The proportion of children with optimal oral hygiene practice increased statistically significantly. The proportion of children who underwent fluoride prophylaxis within the age of 6 has been statistically significantly reduced. The proportion of children with at least one access to the dentist within the age of 6 recorded an increase in an initial period. The accesses for sealing the first molars have also increased over time with a statistically significant trend. Differences remain between Italians and foreigners. The presence of a mother of foreign nationality, a mother aged 24 or younger and a sub-optimal practice of oral hygiene are independent risk factors for the onset of decay of deciduous teeth at the age of 6. Discussion: Family pediatricians can contribute to oral health surveillance in childhood. Family pediatricians can also play an important role, considering that he comes into contact with the child and his family from birth to puberty. It is necessary however integrate this professional into the network of local health services. A revisit of the provincial program for the oral health promotion in childhood would seem necessary, improving the relations with schools and the interventions to the most vulnerable groups such as foreigners Women of childbearing age and during pregnancy should also receive special care, considering that the mother’s lifestyle can have significant impact on the health and behavior of the child.
Effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy in alexithymia, adaptive behavior, treatment adherence, and biological factors in patients with type 2 diabetes

Background and Objective: Diabetic patients experience a plethora of emotional problems in addition to physiological physical problems, which can affect the course of their disease. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy (CFT) in alexithymia, adaptive behavior, treatment adherence, and blood sugar of patients with type 2 diabetes. Materials and Methods: In this study, a quasi-experimental design with pretest-posttest and control group was adopted. The study population included the patients with type 2 diabetes in Ahvaz, Iran, in 2020 referring to my center. The sample size (n=30) was selected using convenience sampling, and the participants were randomly and equally assigned to the experimental (CFT) and control groups. To collect study data, the Toronto Alexithymia Scale, Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness Scale, Treatment Adherence Questionnaire, and blood sugar test were used. The CFT group received eight sessions of intervention (each session lasting for 2 h). Multivariate analysis of covariance was used to analyze the data. Results: The obtained results showed that CFT had a significant effect on alexithymia (F=9.27;P=0.006), adaptive behavior (F=6.75;P=0.016), and treatment adherence (F=15.26;P=0.001) of patients with type 2 diabetes in the posttest. There was no significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the blood sugar test (F=0.08;P=0.786). Conclusion: Based on the obtained findings, it can be concluded that CFT is effective in increasing the level of adaptive behavior and treatment adherence.
Success Rate of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Related Factors in Emergency Department of a Private Hospital in Mashhad

Background and Objectives: Most deaths occur unpredictably and usually outside of health care facilities; while could be predicted by Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Whatever, the success rate of this procedure is affected by many factors and the aim of this study was to evaluate CPR outcomes and determine theassociated factors.Materials and Methods: This descriptive retrospective study was conducted in 2018 in a private hospital in Mashhad. Census method was used for sampling, and all the patients who underwent CPR were included in the study. Meanwhile, those who had signs of death and/ or those with incomplete medical records excluded from the study. Moreover, data were provided through the Statistics, Medical Records as well as Quality Improvement units.Results:In this study, 394 medical records were evaluated, out of which 224(56.9%) were male and 170(43.1%) were female. Totally, 96(24.4%) successful and 298(75.6%) unsuccessful CPR were recorded. There was a significant correlation between age of the patientand successful CPR (P=0.011). Conclusion:Results of the study showed that the success rate of CPR will be higher, if the patient is young, duration of CPR is short, and the patient has a non-cardiac underlying disease.
Bank-Affiliated Institutional Investors and IPO Syndicates Formation

By using institutional trading data in a sample of US IPOs, I provide evidence that IPO syndicate banks use their affiliated institutional investors to build a relationship with IPO lead underwriters and boost their underwriting business. First, I show that investment managers provide unprofitable price support in the aftermarket of IPOs in which their parent banks are non-lead syndicate members. This costly support is concentrated in cold IPOs and IPOs net sold by independent institutions. Second, I show that lead underwriters are more likely to select in the IPO syndicate the banks whose affiliated institutional investors support IPO prices. I discuss and document evidence of the incentives of underwriters and affiliated institutions that make price support emerge in equilibrium.
Nigella sativa (Kalonji): A Black Seed of Miracle

It is recommended by the World health organization (WHO) that most of the world's population depends on herbal medicine for their health care. Nigella sativa is commonly known as a Black seed, Black cumin or 'Habbatul Barakah' i.e. an annual herb possessing a wide range of medicinal uses apart from its commercial significance as a spice yielding plant. It has long been used in the folk medicine system of the Arabian Gulf region, Far East Asia, and Europe. Seeds and oils of N. Sativa are the primary medicinal source from ancient times. It is one of the most common herbal plants used worldwide and possesses various chemical constituents such as thymoquinone, thymohydroquinone, dithymoquinone, thymol, nigellicine, carvacrol, nigellicine, nigllimine, nigellidine, and alpha-hederin. There are more than 100 constituents isolated from the plant. These chemical compounds have many pharmacological activities such as antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, wound healing effect and also for acne vulgaris, skin cancer, pigmentation and many other cosmeceutical properties. Much scientific research on N. sativa has been conducted over the last five decades to investigate chemical and pharmacological properties. In this review, the phytochemicals, pharmacological properties, Ayurvedic properties and folk uses of Nigella sativa are briefly explained.
Can Staggered Boards Improve Value? Causal Evidence from Massachusetts

Staggered boards (SBs) are one of the most potent common entrenchment devices, and their value effects are considerably debated. We study SBs' effects on firm value, managerial behavior, and investor composition using a quasi-experimental setting: a 1990 law that imposed an SB on all Massachusetts-incorporated firms. The law led to an increase in Tobin's Q, investment in CAPEX and R&amp;D, patents, higher-quality patented innovations, and resulted in higher profitability. These effects are concentrated in innovating firms, especially those facing greater Wall Street scrutiny. An increase in institutional and dedicated investors also accompanied the imposition of SBs, facilitating a longer-term orientation. The evidence suggests SBs can benefit early-life-cycle firms facing high information asymmetries by allowing their managers to focus on long-term investments and innovations.
The psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnant pswomen

The aim was to examine the psychological effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnant women, as well as the factors influencing these effects The study design was cross-sectional and the participants were 200 pregnant women The first group called the Pandemic Group (PG) included 100 women who were evaluated with psychological assessment instruments during the COVID-19 pandemic The second group titled Pre-Pandemic Group (PPG) consisted of 100 women who were evaluated prior to the pandemic Perceived stress, prenatal concerns and psychopathological symptoms were evaluated and compared Pandemic Group scored significantly higher than Pre-Pandemic Group in the depression dimension of the SCL-90, in the phobic anxiety dimension, and in the Perceived Stress Scale In addition, insomnia, along with having recently suffered the loss of a loved one explained 25% of the score variance in the depression dimension of the SCL-90 Insomnia also explained 13% of the variance of the results found in the Perceived Stress Scale The fear of contagion by COVID-19 increased the scores obtained in the phobic anxiety dimension, explaining 11% of the variance Thus, the COVID-19 pandemic could produce an increase in psychopathological symptomatology and stress, which can lead to negatively affecting pregnant women's mental health
DATA-DRIVEN JOURNALISM BASED ON BIG DATA ANALYTICS: A
MODEL DEVELOPMENT FROM INDONESIA’S EXPERIENCE

This study aims to analyze the understanding and practice of data-driven journalism in Indonesia using big data analytics in media institutions such as data infrastructure availability, data structuring, data deepening, enrichment, presenting in the media, resource development, and management, and develop the model of data-driven journalism. The qualitative approach is used by in-depth interviews with 45 participants from media leaders, journalists, vloggers, and audiences. Besides, contents analyses are conducted on 48 samples of various media series along one year. The results showed that big data analytics was conducted for data-driven journalism step by step at national and local media in Indonesia. However, the knowledge and understanding of big data analytics and data-driven journalism in the newsroom and research supporters are still not adequate for both policy and technology. This study suggests the model development of the data-driven journalism process from Indonesia's experience and has managerial implications on empowering data-driven journalism in Indonesia.
Dottorato di Ricerca in “ Biochimica Cellulare ed Attività dei Farmaci in Oncologia ” ( XX ° ciclo ) Evidences that leptin upregulates E-cadherin expression in breast cancer : effects on tumor growth and progression

Fas Ligand in TM4 cells is up-regulated by estradiol through Estrogen Receptor α interaction with Sp-1. Casaburi I, Catalano S, Rizza P, Marsico S, Gu G, Barone I, Giordano C, Middea E, Lanzino M, Pellegrino M, Andò S. VIII Congresso A.I.B.G. , 15-17 Settembre 2005, Sirolo (AN). Molecular mechanism through which leptin upregulates Ecadherin expression in breast cancer. In vitro and in vivo effects in tumor cell growth and progression. Mauro L, Pellegrino M, Catalano S, Bossi G, Barone I, Morales S, Giordano C, Giordano F, Bartella V, Panno ML, S. Andò. The Endocrine Society’s 88th Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, June 2427, 2006. Molecular mechanism through wich leptin upregulates Ecadherin expression and influences breast cancer cell growth and progression. Mauro L, PellegrinoM, Catalano S, Bossi G, Barone I, Morales S, GiordanoC, GiordanoF, Bartella V, Salerno M, Panno ML, Andò S. XXVIII Congresso Nazionale della Società Italiana di Patologia, SIP 2006, Pavia 19-22 Settembre 2006. Oral communication. The modulatory role of IRS-1 on cell adhesion in human breast cancer cells. Salerno M, Panno ML, Mauro L, Pellegrino M, Cadavero ML, Morelli C, Garofalo C, Casaburi I, Andò S. XXVIII Congresso Nazionale della Società Italiana di Patologia, SIP 2006, Pavia 19-22 Settembre 2006. Oral communication. Evidences that leptin upregulates E-cadherin gene expression in breast cancer and promotes tumor cell growth and progression. Mauro L, Catalano S, Pellegrino M, Bossi G, Barone I, Morales S, Giordano C, Giordano F, Bartella V, Panno ML, Andò S. 29 Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, San Antonio, TX. December 14 17, 2006. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 2006. Abstract #P3109.
Factors influencing radiography lecturers’ perceptions and understanding of reflective practice in a newly implemented curriculum

Background. Reflective practice has become an integral component of the new Bachelor of Science (BSc) radiography programme in South Africa (SA). As a result, lecturers on the programme are required to facilitate reflective learning, and are assumed to be skilled in this. However, relevant literature indicates that health professions educators may not necessarily possess the requisite competence or experience in facilitating reflective learning. Moreover, there is a paucity in the literature on lecturers’ perceptions and understanding of reflective practice in the context of undergraduate radiography curricula, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Objective. To gain insight into BSc radiography lecturers’ perceptions and understanding of reflective practice at a selected university of technology in SA. Methods. This was a qualitative exploratory study in which individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with lecturers teaching on the new BSc Radiography programme. The purposively selected sample consisted of 11 participants. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed and thematically analysed. Results. Analysis of the data revealed three themes, namely diverse understandings of reflective practice among lecturers, factors influencing optimal facilitation of reflective learning and strategies to improve reflective practice. Conclusion. The findings of this study indicated that lecturers felt unprepared to facilitate reflective practice in the new BSc radiography curriculum. The need for faculty development initiatives, such as an introduction to reflective tools and educational strategies to support lecturers in facilitating reflective practice, was highlighted. Furthermore, it was found that if objectives were clearly outlined and facilitator guides available, a desired reflective practice could be established.
Efficacy of Artemisinin-lumefantrine for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria after more than a decade after its use in Kenya

Background: Plasmodium falciparum resistance to antimalarial drugs remains to be a major threat to the control of the disease globally. After the deployment of artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT), there have been reports of reduced sensitivity of the drug to parasite clearance. In Kenya, artemisinin-lumefantrine (AL) is the recommended first-line drug in the treatment of uncomplicated malaria. This study sought to assess the efficacy of AL after its reintroduction in Kenya, a decade later. We assessed clinical and parasitological responses of children under five years in May and November 2015 in Chulaimbo sub-County, Kisumu, Kenya. Method: Patients of ≥6 and ≤60 months of age with confirmed Plasmodium falciparum mono-infection were enrolled in the study. The children were inpatient for close monitoring, they were treated with a standard dose of AL under supervision of a qualified nurse and followed up for 28 days. We monitored treatment adherence and responses. Efficacy of artemether lumefantrine on Plasmodium falciparum was determined.Results: Of the 90 patients enrolled, fourteen (14) were lost to follow-up, with 76 completing the study period. Seventy-five patients 75 (98.7%) cleared the parasitemia within 48 hours while one (1.3%) cleared on day 3. There was 100% clinical and parasitological parasite clearance. Conclusion: Artemisinin lumefantrine was found to be highly efficacious to plasmodium falciparum parasites in children aged ≥6 and ≤60 months. The results reported here indicate that the drug can be used to treat uncomplicated malaria in the study population. However, there is need for continued monitoring of its effectiveness in children and adults to counter the threat of resistance.
Shoot Spacing and Canopy Light Microclimate

The light microclimate of a range of shoot densities (5 - 74 shoots/m) was measured for the cultivar Gewurztraminer. The shoots were trained vertically up or down on four different trellis systems. Theoretical analysis showed that leaf layer number (LLN) varies linearly with the ratio of leaf area to shoot length, mean leaf angle, and shoot density. Low shoot densities ( 30 shoots/m) produced canopies with no gaps, and the majority of fruit and leaves were interior and shaded. Such canopies were characterized by low interior values of photosynthetic photon fluence rate, shortwave radiation, and red to far red ratio. A shoot density of ca 15 shoots/m appears optimal for this variety and location to maintain an adequate canopy microclimate. Closer shoot spacing causes undesirable shading, and wider spacing causes incomplete radiation interception. This paper discusses a range of canopy light measurement methods, both direct and indirect. Of the indirect methods, point quadrat analysis, visual assessment, and measurement of sunfleck length were all quick and simple and produced results related to more time-consuming direct methods with light meters.