Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Agua, contaminación y su manejo en la Región Norte de México: el caso del Río Sonora

This paper describes the formulation of the decision agenda of “Rio Sonora” Trust (FRS)’s Technical Committee (TC), established in 2014 to compensate for the damage caused by Buenavista del Cobre Company’s copper leach spill in the Sonora River Basin. The Multiple Streams Approach (MSA) (Kingdon, 2014) was used to analyze the participation and criteria for technical feasibility and the anticipation of future limitations of the alternatives discussed by the FRS’ Technical Committee. The analysis showed that the approved alternatives were formulated and implemented by hidden participants and characterized by their high visibility, low compliance with the technical feasibility criteria, and long-term costs aversion. The results contribute to the understanding of the MSA virtues for the analysis of the remediation of environmental disasters agenda.
BUSINESS ENGLISH: VIEWING ITS BENEFITS IN THE PERSPECTIVES OF STUDENTS AND ALUMNI

English has been a language for international business. Thus, English instruction should be directed to teaching communication skills necessary for business. As a vocational institution, State Polytechnic of Malang is supposed to view its English instruction from the perspectives of the students and alumni. Thus, the present study is intended to investigate the students’ and alumni’s perspectives on the benefits of Business English as well as their recommendation for the course. The respondents of this study are students and alumni of Business Administration Department, State Polytechnic of Malang. To tap the data, questionnaires are deployed. The data, then, are analyzed employing descriptive statistics to obtain the most and least typical responses. Findings indicate that both students and alumni take the benefit of the course. They view this subject is to prepare for their career development in the workplace. Besides, it is beneficial for their communication at the office, particularly in foreign companies. Alumni claim that their business English knowledge and skills during their college time are applicable in their workplace. The respondents mostly demand more practices on business communication skills and vocabulary teaching included in Business English courses.
Tension Release Therapy: The Development of a New Integrated Behavioural Intervention for Knee Osteoarthritis

Background: Exercise-based approaches have been a cornerstone of physiotherapy management of knee osteoarthritis for many years. However, the magnitude of clinical effect is considered small to modest and the need for continued adherence identified as a barrier to clinical efficacy. While many exercise-based approaches incorporate an educational/coping component alongside muscle strengthening, there has been no previous attempt to integrate psychological techniques with muscle retraining. Building on these ideas, the aim of this study was to create a new integrated behavioural intervention for knee osteoarthritis, suitable for delivery by a physiotherapist.Methods: Through literature review, we created a framework linking theory from pain science with emerging biomechanical concepts related to knee muscle co-contraction. Using recognised behaviour change theory, we then mapped a set of intervention components which were iteratively developed through ongoing testing and consultation with users.Results: The underlying framework incorporated ideas related to central sensitisation to pain, maladaptive motor responses to pain and also focused on the idea that increased knee muscle co-contraction could result from changes in postural tone. Building on these ideas, we created an intervention with five components: making sense of pain, general relaxation, postural deconstruction, responding differently to pain and functional muscle retraining. The intervention incorporated a range of animated instructional videos to communicate concepts related to pain and biomechanical theory and also used EMG biofeedback to enable patients to visualise muscle patterns. User feedback was positive with patients describing the intervention as enabling them to “create a new normal” and to be “in control of their own treatment. ” Furthermore, large reductions in pain were observed from 11 patients who received a full prototype version of the intervention. Conclusion: We have created a new intervention for knee osteoarthritis, designed to empower individuals with capability and motivation to change muscle patterns and beliefs associated with pain. Preliminary feedback and clinical indications are positive, and this motivates future large-scale trials to understand potential efficacy. It is possible that this new approach could bring about improvements in the pain associated with knee osteoarthritis without the need for continued adherence to a muscle strengthening programme. Trial Registration: ISRCTN51913166 (Registered 24-02-2020, Retrospectively registered)
Feasibility, Usability, and Effectiveness of a Machine Learning–Based Physical Activity Chatbot: Quasi-Experimental Study

Background Behavioral eHealth and mobile health interventions have been moderately successful in increasing physical activity, although opportunities for further improvement remain to be discussed. Chatbots equipped with natural language processing can interact and engage with users and help continuously monitor physical activity by using data from wearable sensors and smartphones. However, a limited number of studies have evaluated the effectiveness of chatbot interventions on physical activity. Objective This study aims to investigate the feasibility, usability, and effectiveness of a machine learning–based physical activity chatbot. Methods A quasi-experimental design without a control group was conducted with outcomes evaluated at baseline and 6 weeks. Participants wore a Fitbit Flex 1 (Fitbit LLC) and connected to the chatbot via the Messenger app. The chatbot provided daily updates on the physical activity level for self-monitoring, sent out daily motivational messages in relation to goal achievement, and automatically adjusted the daily goals based on physical activity levels in the last 7 days. When requested by the participants, the chatbot also provided sources of information on the benefits of physical activity, sent general motivational messages, and checked participants’ activity history (ie, the step counts/min that were achieved on any day). Information about usability and acceptability was self-reported. The main outcomes were daily step counts recorded by the Fitbit and self-reported physical activity. Results Among 116 participants, 95 (81.9%) were female, 85 (73.3%) were in a relationship, 101 (87.1%) were White, and 82 (70.7%) were full-time workers. Their average age was 49.1 (SD 9.3) years with an average BMI of 32.5 (SD 8.0) kg/m2. Most experienced technical issues were due to an unexpected change in Facebook policy (93/113, 82.3%). Most of the participants scored the usability of the chatbot (101/113, 89.4%) and the Fitbit (99/113, 87.6%) as at least “OK. ” About one-third (40/113, 35.4%) would continue to use the chatbot in the future, and 53.1% (60/113) agreed that the chatbot helped them become more active. On average, 6.7 (SD 7.0) messages/week were sent to the chatbot and 5.1 (SD 7.4) min/day were spent using the chatbot. At follow-up, participants recorded more steps (increase of 627, 95% CI 219-1035 steps/day) and total physical activity (increase of 154.2 min/week; 3.58 times higher at follow-up; 95% CI 2.28-5.63). Participants were also more likely to meet the physical activity guidelines (odds ratio 6.37, 95% CI 3.31-12.27) at follow-up. Conclusions The machine learning–based physical activity chatbot was able to significantly increase participants’ physical activity and was moderately accepted by the participants. However, the Facebook policy change undermined the chatbot functionality and indicated the need to use independent platforms for chatbot deployment to ensure successful delivery of this type of intervention.
First record of Macrophyllum macrophyllum (Schinz, 1821)
in Brazilian mangroves, with comments on bat diversity
in this ecosystem

We present the first record of Macrophyllum macrophyllum for a mangrove ecosystem, a review of the records of this bat in Rio de Janeiro state, and a checklist of bats from Brazilian mangroves. Captured at APA Guapimirim, this specimen represents the fifth record for Rio de Janeiro state, raising the number of species known from Brazilian mangroves to 39, most of them being insectivores. The new record may reflect both the difficulty of sampling this species using traditional methods, and the lack of mammalian research in mangroves. Such studies, however, would be important for the conservation of an ecosystem that is constantly under human disturbance.
Profile and outcomes of patients admitted with hyperglycemic emergencies in the Buea Regional Hospital in Cameroon

Introduction hyperglycemic emergencies (diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state) are the most common serious acute metabolic complications of diabetes which result in significant morbidity and mortality. There is paucity of data on hyperglycemic emergencies in Cameroon. The objective of this study was to investigate the precipitants and outcomes of patients admitted for hyperglycemic emergencies in the Buea Regional Hospital in the South West Region of Cameroon. Methods in this retrospective study the medical records of patients admitted for hyperglycemic emergencies between 2013 and 2016 in the medical unit of the Buea Regional Hospital were reviewed. We extracted data on demographic characteristics, admission clinical characteristics, precipitants, and treatment outcomes. Logistic regression was used to determine predictors of mortality. Results data were available for 60 patients (51.7% females) admitted for hyperglycemic emergencies. The mean age was 55.2±16.3 (range 18-86). Overall there were 51 (85%) cases of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state. Twenty six (43.3%) of the patients had hypertension. The most common precipitants of hyperglycemic emergencies were infections (41.7%), newly diagnosed diabetes (33.3%) and non-adherence to medications (33.3%). Mean admission blood glucose was 574mg/dl±70.0mg/dl. The median length of hospital stay was 6 days. Overall case fatality rate was 21.7%. Six (46.2%) deaths were related to infections. Predictors of mortality were a Glasgow coma score <13(p<0.001), a diastolic blood pressure <60 mmHg (p=0.034) and a heart rate >90(0.057) on admission. Conclusion admission for hyperglycemic emergencies in this semi-urban hospital is associated with abnormally high case fatality. Infections, newly diagnosed diabetes and non-adherence to medications are the commonest precipitants of hyperglycemic emergencies. Public health measures to reduce morbidity and mortality from hyperglycemic crisis are urgently needed.
Use of Advanced Control Techniques With Virtual Rolling to Improve Threading of the Tandem Cold Mill

The threading of the tandem cold metal rolling mill is a significant function in the control of this process. During the threading process it is important to reduce the excursions in the strip thicknesses and tensions. Additionally, in most cases it is desired by the operational personnel to control the individual mill stand speeds such that, as the head of the strip moves between two adjacent stands, its speed between the two stands is held at the strip speed at the exit of the last stand just before acceleration to run speed. Moreover, it is desired that disturbances in the thickness and the resistance to deformation in the incoming strip are successfully handled by the controller. In this article, we propose a method of improved control for this process that considers all of these requirements. The effectiveness of this method is shown by simulation using data from operating mills.
Burnout Subtypes: Psychological Characteristics, Standardized Diagnoses and Symptoms Course to Identify Aftercare Needs

Background To better understand individual differences between burnout inpatients and improve individually tailored treatments in a psychiatric hospital, cluster analysis based on a number of self-report measures was used to investigate psychosocial characteristics of 96 participants. Method Group membership was analyzed regarding associations with standardized measures of psychiatric and personality disorders. Moreover, symptom levels of burnout, depression, and general mental health were used to characterize the groups and to observe differential trajectories at admission, discharge, and follow-up. Results As in previous research, we identified four subtypes that differed in comorbidity, psychological characteristics and treatment outcome. This calls for tailored interventions for the more vulnerable patients. Conclusion The replicated and enriched characterization of burnout inpatients can help to optimally meet the differential needs of burnout patients.
UNDERSTANDING PERSPECTIVES OF CLINICAL AND NON-CLINICAL HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATORS ON CULTURE AND DIVERSITY IN THE HEALTHCARE WORKPLACE

OF THESIS UNDERSTANDING PERSPECTIVES OF CLINICAL AND NON-CLINICAL HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATORS ON CULTURE AND DIVERSITY IN THE HEALTHCARE WORKPLACE The racial and ethnic composition of the U.S. population is becoming increasingly more diverse. The 2010 U.S. Census reported a 29% increase in minority groups other than non-Hispanic Whites. In response to these changing demographics, healthcare organizations have struggled to keep pace with these trends in their hiring of a diverse staff. Healthcare leaders appear to be lagging in their efforts to make adequate changes to increase diversity in their organizations. What factors may be contributing to this inequity? One possible explanation is a limited knowledge of healthcare leaders regarding culture and diversity within the workplace. To this end, this study explores the individual cultural intelligence of clinical and non-clinical administrative healthcare leaders, while also shedding light on leadership perspectives of cultural metrics in the workplace. Initial conversations with university-based healthcare leaders shed light on the need to understand the value placed on creating a diverse teams and the role that cultural understanding plays in understanding and working with others who are different from ourselves.
Analysis of Histomorphological/molecular Association and Immune Checkpoint Regulators in Epithelioid Glioblastoma and Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma: Are These Tumors Potential Candidate for Immune Checkpoint Blockade

IntroductionEpithelioid glioblastoma (eGB) was adopted as a provisional entity in the 2016 WHO classification of central nervous tumors. Accurate diagnosis of eGBs and pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma (PXA) is sometimes challenging owing to overlapping histological and genetic features. There are limited reports on immune profile of these tumors. Materials and methodsTwenty one PXA’s [15 PXA, 6 Anaplastic-PXA (A-PXA) and 14 eGB’s were assessed for histopathological and molecular association and their immune profile was compared to primary (1°) GBs (n-18). ResultsPXA cases showed extensive whereas variable positivity for epithelial and glial markers was seen in A-PXAs and eGBs. All cases showed retained nuclear ATRX and INI-1. H3K27M or IDH mutation was seen in none. P53 mutation was more common in eGB’s (57%) and A-PXA (33.33%) as compared to PXA (13.33%). None of the 1° GB’s harbored BRAF V600E, which was observed in 57% PXA and 50% eGBs with 100% concordance between immunohistochemistry and sequencing. EGFR amplification was observed in 14% eGB’s and 66% of 1° GB’s. PDL1 and CTLA-4 expression was higher in eGB’s (71.4% & 57.1%), A-PXA (66.6% &100%) and PXA (60% & 66.7%) as compared to 1° GB’s (38.8% & 16.7%). T cell infiltration was also observed in majority of eGB’s and PXA (90-100%) cases in contrast to 1°GB’s (66%). ConclusionThis is the first comprehensive analysis highlighting homogenous molecular profile and immune microenvironment of eGB and PXA, suggesting that they are closely related. Upregulation of PD-L1, CTLA4 and increased TIL’s in these tumors suggests potential candidature for immunotherapy.
Quantification of European Biomass Potentials

The data-sets contain information on the technical biomass potentials of various biogenic by-products, residues and waste materials at district (NUTS-3), regional (NUTS-2), state (NUTS-1) as well as national (NUTS-0) level for all 27 EU countries and the United Kingdom.
A Study of Some Chemical And Rheological Properties In Wheat Flour And Soya Flour

The study was conducted in (the general for grain processing and Tikrit University. Which included the effect of adding low-fat soybeans, whether as flour wheat, on the chemical composition and rheology concentrations. The results showed the presence of significant differences in humidity, as the highest moisture content was recorded in the sample with a concentration of 15%, reaching 12.300, while there were no significant differences in the concentration of 15, 20 and 25% for protein. Significant differences in ash for the different concentrations compared to the two control groups, as well as the same for fibers. As for carbohydrates the highest value was recorder for wheat flour control. Significant differences was also recorded in the rhelogical properties, which included farinograph and amyloghraph, as the addition of low soybeans improved the rhelogical characteristic such as stability absorption, viscosity, and others. There fore this research aims at raise the nutritional value when using this compound flour in the manufacture of different backed products.
Exploring students’ algebraic thinking in generational activities and their difficulties

Generational, transformational, and global meta-level are three typical activities of algebraic thinking students engage in school. Several studies show that students involve more in the generational activity than the other activities. However, some students still have difficulties solving problems in the generational activity. Therefore, this study focused on the generational activity, aiming to analyze student's algebraic thinking and difficulties in the generational activity. It involved ninety-five 7 th -grade students given an initial test to measure their abilities in the generational activity. The analysis of students’ answers and interviews follow three steps; data condensation, data display, and drawing and verifying conclusions. This study indicates that, in the generational activity, the students can generalize statements from patterns better than forming statements and equations containing an unknown quantity. Students’ difficulties in the generational activities, including (1) understand the problems and turn them into mathematical forms and (2) generalize the patterns to the n th term. These are due to the students’ incomprehension of the relationships of some conditions in the given problems and understanding of the meaning of variables.
Physical education teachers’ online teaching experiences and perceptions during the covid-19 pandemic

Problem Statement: A newly discovered infectious disease, known as COVID-19, has spread across the world with alarming speed. This resulted in shifting from face-to-face to online instruction and provoking stress and anxiety for many physical education teachers. Purpose: Grounded in transformative learning theory, we examined physical education teachers’ perceptions and experiences online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: The participants in the present study consisted of four male and four female teachers who were all certified in teaching PE from several different regions of the United States. A semi-structured interview was employed. Five participants teach at the public elementary school and three participants teach at the public middle school. The following questions guided this study: (a) what are the perceptions of physical education teachers when they are requested online teaching? ;(b) what are the experiences of physical education teachers when transitioning from face-to-face physical education to online teaching? and;(c) Did your perspectives change after online teaching? The data were analyzed by open, axial, and selective coding. Results: The following themes emerged from the analysis: (a) Not excited about online teaching: Lack of technological knowledge;(b) Benefits and challenges of online teaching;(c) Main goal: engage in physical activity;(d) Marginalization: physical education is not valued and;(e) Longing for face-to-face physical education. Conclusions: The findings of the current study showed that participants expressed unfavorable perceptions of online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results of this study revealed that all of the participants looked forward to teaching face-to-face physical education because they missed in-person relationships and interactions with their students. © 2021, Editura Universitatii din Pitesti. All rights reserved.
The Racialized Pandemic: Wave One of COVID-19 and the Reproduction of Global North Inequalities

We document the broad patterns of COVID-19 as it affects minority communities. We present a theoretical framework rooted in Global North democracies’ racial and ethnic legacies to analyze the health and economic disparities between these communities and the white majority population. Marshalling first-cut empirical evidence from the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Sweden, we find patterns of the pandemic’s distribution consistent with how the burden of racial and ethnic legacies endures: people from minority communities have worse health and economic outcomes under normal circumstances, inequalities the COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated. The comparison shows that the impact of racial and ethnic discrimination on pandemic policy outcomes is not unique to the United States. Health inequalities stemming in part from patterns of institutional racism and discrimination perversely help reproduce these societal inequities. We find that governments’ initial responses have failed to mitigate the disproportionate impact of this health and economic crisis on minority communities because they did not acknowledge or address the particular challenges that these groups face.