Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Propulsive efficiency of boundary layer ingestion propellers

The pursuit of lower fuel consumption for aircraft is promoting a departure from contemporary arrangements. One example is the development of more synergetic airframe and propulsion system designs, which are expected to increase significantly aircraft efficiency mainly by means of boundary layer ingestion. By integrating propulsion and airframe, both systems will significantly impact each other. This mutual interference requires the development of novel performance evaluation methods that consider such effects. This manuscript introduces a propulsive efficiency equation for boundary layer ingestion propellers based on the power balance method. Two formulations are presented for numerical and analytical evaluations. The equation is bounded between 0 and 1 and allows a meaningful evaluation of shaft to propulsive powers conversion, which results in an accurate determination of thrust and drag. This manuscript is the first advance of a project that will develop an optimizing tool for boundary layer ingestion propellers based on computational fluid dynamic simulations. The results will be presented in subsequent manuscripts.
Predicting Second-Grade Students’ Yearly Standardized Reading Achievement Using a Computer-Adaptive Assessment

Abstract The present study investigated the predictability of a computer-adaptive, curriculum-based reading assessment for measuring second-grade students’ overall and comprehension reading achievement on a standardized reading achievement test. Specifically, second-grade student scores (N = 428) of the Istation’s Indicators of Progress for Early Reading (ISIP-ER) and the Standardized Test for the Assessment of Reading (STAR Reading) in one state were examined. Linear regression analysis was conducted in Mplus to determine the predictability between the ISIP-ER and STAR Reading scores, identifying that both the ISIP-ER overall reading and comprehension scores in December predicted the standardized reading scores in Spring (May). Confidence intervals were estimated to identify the ISIP-ER cut scores that predict STAR Reading scores for all achievement levels. Overall, ISIP-ER shows promise as a universal screening tool for second-grade student yearly reading skills.
A pharmacovigilance study of antiretroviral therapy in HIV positive out patients at a tertiary care teaching hospital

Background: Anti-Retroviral Therapy regimen (ART) is the only treatment option for treating the HIV positive patients for improving the immune system by increasing the CD4 cells. But eventually these medications lead to development of some Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) in seropositive patients under treatment.Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted for 6 months from March to August 2018 at ART Centre, Sri Venkateswara Ramnarayan Ruya Government General Hospital (SVRRGGH), Tirupati.Results: Out of 216 ADRs identified, majority where identified in females (54.35%). Most common regimen caused ADR was tenofovir+ lamivudine+ efavirenz (TLE) (55.55%). Data were analysed using the chi-square test were P-value was found to be 0.0024. Majority of ADRs were found in patients of age group between 31-35years was found to be 45 (20.83%) followed by age group between 41-45years was found to be 40 (18.51%). Most of the ADRs were related to central nervous system (27.31%) followed by metabolic disorders (26.38%), hematologic system (23.14%), gastrointestinal system (12.96%), dermatologic system (9.25%), renal system (0.46%) and musculoskeletal system (0.46%). On evaluation of WHO-UMC causality of ADRs, majority were found to be possible (78.7%). The Hartwig and Siegel’s severity assessment scale showed that most of the ADRs were mild (64.42%). The Schumock and Thornton preventability scale showed that 50.92% patients ADRs were probably preventable.Conclusions: As most of the ADRs were observed in patients receiving TLE regimen. So, patients receiving TLE regimen need intensive monitoring. Doctors, nurses, pharmacist must focus on early detection and prevention of ADRs, based on their severity.
Instruments, Procedures, Processing, and Analyses

Each paper in this volume provides the metadata for an early instrumental meteorological series from Switzerland. However, there are many commonalities. For instance, similar instruments were used at different stations, and practices and reporting were similar. Furthermore, the processing and analysis of the data was performed in the same way across all papers. Here we summarise information on early meteorological instruments and procedures and describe the common processing, quality control, and analysis. The paper also describes potential quality issues of the different instruments. It ends with a brief description of the format, which is recommended for station data in general as it allows the application of readily available Quality Control Software and the incorporation into the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) Repository.
PREVALENCE OF SKIN DISEASES AMONG ELDERLY RESIDING IN NURSING HOMES IN MUGLA

Giriş: Tüm dünyada doğum hızları azalmakta, insanlar daha uzun yaşamakta ve yaşlı nüfus giderek artış göstermektedir. Artan yaşlı nüfusa rağmen huzurevlerinde yapılan çalışmalar sınırlıdır. Çalışmamız ile Güneybatı Anadolu’da huzurevlerinde görülen deri hastalıklarının prevalansını belirlemek ve bu hastalıklara yönelik koruyucu sağlık hizmetlerinin geliştirilmesine katkı sağlamak amaçlanmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Muğla il merkezinde bulunan kamuya ait iki huzurevinde, kesitsel nitelikte bir çalışma yapıldı. Tüm yaşlılara sosyodemografik, dermatolojik hastalıkların tanısı, özgeçmişleri ile ilgili değişkenleri içeren bir form uygulandı. Bulgular: Çalışmaya katılan yaşlıların 64’ü (%61.0) erkekti, 41’i (%39.0) kadındı. Yaşlılarda en sık %90.5 ile lentigo görüldü. Bunu sırasıyla kserozis (%78.1), senil anjiom (%61.0), tinea unguium (%59.0) izledi. Yaşlıların 5’inde (%4.8) dekübit ülseri gözlendi. Yatağa bağımlı hastalarda yatağa bağımlı olmayan hastalara göre tinea pedis ve dekubit ülserinde anlamlı farklılık saptandı (sırasıyla p=0.032, p=0.000). Sonuç: Araştırmanın Güneybatı Anadolu’da huzurevlerinde ikamet eden yaşlılardaki deri hastalıklarının prevalansını değerlendiren öncü çalışmalar olduğu düşünülmektedir. Bu çalışma ile bu bölgede huzurevindeki yaşlı nüfusta gözlenen deri hastalıklarının sıklığının saptanması ile epidemiyolojik verilere katkıda bulunulması ve bu hastalıklara yönelik koruyucu önlemlerin geliştirilmesi önerilmiştir. Anahtar Sözcükler: Yaşlı; Deri hastalıkları; Huzurevleri; Koruyucu tıp; Lentigo ÖZ PREVALENCE OF SKIN DISEASES AMONG ELDERLY RESIDING IN NURSING HOMES IN MUGLA
Analysis of Telomere Length and Telomerase Activity of Tissues in Korean Native Chicken

Telomeres are essential for chromosome stability and are related with cell senescence, apoptosis and cancer. Even though telomere length and telomerase activity have been studied extensively, very little is known to analyze the telomere dynamics in chicken cells. This study was carried out to analyze the telomere distribution and telomerase activity of Korean Native Chicken cells along with aging. The cells were collected from brain, heart, liver, kidney and germinal tissues during physiological stages. Telomere distribution was analyzed by Quantitative-Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (Q-FISH) techniques using the chicken telomeric DNA probe. Telomerase activity was performed by Telomeric Repeat Amplification Protocol (TRAP) assay. In results, the telomeres of chicken were found at the ends of all chromosomes with the interstitial telomeres on chromosomes 1, 2 and 3. The amount of telomeres on chicken cells was decreased along with aging in most tissues. Furthermore, the telomere quantity was significantly different among tissues. The relative amount of telomeres in proliferous cells such as testis cells had much more than those of liver, brain, heart, blood and kidney cells. The telomerase activity was down-regulated in cells of brain, heart and liver tissues. Whereas gonadal cells showed a constitutive activity of telomerase during all stage of life. In conclusions, the telomere quantity and telomerase activity in chicken are closely relate to cell proliferation and tissue specificity during developmental stages and aging. There is also closely correlated between the amounts of telomeric DNA and telomerase activity in chicken tissues.
Pinna-Imitating Microphone Directionality Improves Sound Localization and Discrimination in Bilateral Cochlear Implant Users

Objectives: To compare the sound-source localization, discrimination and tracking performance of bilateral cochlear implant users with omnidirectional (OMNI) and pinna-imitating (PI) microphone directionality modes. Design: Twelve experienced bilateral cochlear implant users participated in the study. Their audio processors were fitted with two different programs featuring either the OMNI or PI mode. Each subject performed static and dynamic sound field spatial hearing tests in the horizontal plane. The static tests consisted of an absolute sound localization test and a minimum audible angle (MAA) test, which was measured at 8 azimuth directions. Dynamic sound tracking ability was evaluated by the subject correctly indicating the direction of a moving stimulus along two circular paths around the subject. Results: PI mode led to statistically significant sound localization and discrimination improvements. For static sound localization, the greatest benefit was a reduction in the number of front-back confusions (FBCs). The FBC score was reduced from 27% with OMNI mode to 18% with PI mode (p = 0.01). The ability to discriminate sound sources at the sides was only possible with PI mode. The MAA value for the sides decreased from a 75.5 to a 37.7-degree angle when PI mode was used (p < 0.001). Furthermore, the tracking of sound sources improved for both tested trajectories, but not significantly.
Development, Characterization and Application of Microsatellite Markers of Mangrove Horseshoe Crab, Carcinoscorpius Rotundicauda Latreille in Peninsular Malaysia

Horseshoe crab populations are said to be declining worldwide. However, there is still no published report on the status of horseshoe crabs in Malaysia. In this study, microsatellite markers were developed using 5‟anchored ISSR-PCR enrichment procedure to diagnose population genetic structure of the mangrove horseshoe crab, Carcinoscorpius rotundicauda. A total of 134 microsatellite regions have been succesfully isolated using this technique and 36 novel microsatellite markers were developed. Out of these, eleven informative microsatellite loci were identified in an analysis of 127 samples representing five C. rotundicauda populations namely Kuala Juru, Kg. Permatang, Kg. Chuah, Kg. Sekokoh and Kg. Sg. Pulai from Peninsular Malaysia. The mean expected (He) and observed heterozygosity (Ho) values obtained ranged between 0.299-0.421 and 0.148-0.197 respectively. Significant departures from Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium were detected in C. rotundicauda populations at Kg. Permatang, Kg. Chuah and Kg. Sg. Pulai. These populations also show moderate genetic differentiation with overall FST values of 0.108. Pairwise genetic distance values analysed between the five populations studied were close to zero which indicate high genetic similarity between populations. Five polymorphic inter-simple-sequence-repeat (ISSR) markers tested also generated comparable results. Thus, samples in each population are presumed to be genetically similar although the populations studied were geographically distant. Due to the unknown migratory ability of C. rotundicauda species, existing habitats must be conserved for the survival of this species especially in Peninsular Malaysia. Findings from this study provide information on the genetic diversity of C. rotundicauda in Peninsular Malaysia and are hoped to assist in the development of conservation program for the mangrove horseshoe crabs in Southeast Asia.
Determinants of Family and Preschooler Food Consumption

The assumption in many previous nutrition interventions has been that increases in food expenditures improve family caloric intake and ultimately increase child energy consumption and improve a child’s nutritional status. An intervention that has a positive, significant effect on any one of these linkages is presumed ultimately to improve child health and nutritional status. For example, food stamp programmes assume that by increasing a family’s food purchasing power, the family diet will improve and a part of this nutritional benefit will be passed on to the child. Similarly, a supplementary feeding scheme is based on the assumption that provision of food-either to a specific individual or to a family-will ultimately lead to an improvement in the recipient’s nutritional status. Existing data sets from four countries were used for the analyses in this paper. The Thai data were collected as part of a nation-wide survey (1). The Mexican data refer only to Mexico City and were collected in May 1978 as part of an evaluation of the CONASUPO milk subsidy programme (2). Similarly, the Sudan data were collected only for an urban population (Khartoum) as part of an evaluation of the government’s wheat subsidy programme (3). The Malaysia data were generated from an evaluation of the World Bank irrigation project in the Muda Region (4). Specifically, this paper is concerned with three questions: • What is the effect of increases in income on the caloric intake of a population? • What are the determinants of household caloric intake? • What effect does family food intake have on a preschooler’s caloric intake? Data from Thailand, Malaysia, and the Sudan were used to answer the first question. Data from Mexico City were used to provide answers to the second and third questions.
Reinventing 2D Convolutions for 3D Images

There have been considerable debates over 2D and 3D representation learning on 3D medical images. 2D approaches could benefit from large-scale 2D pretraining, whereas they are generally weak in capturing large 3D contexts. 3D approaches are natively strong in 3D contexts, however few publicly available 3D medical dataset is large and diverse enough for universal 3D pretraining. Even for hybrid (2D + 3D) approaches, the intrinsic disadvantages within the 2D/3D parts still exist. In this study, we bridge the gap between 2D and 3D convolutions by reinventing the 2D convolutions. We propose ACS (axial-coronal-sagittal) convolutions to perform natively 3D representation learning, while utilizing the pretrained weights on 2D datasets. In ACS convolutions, 2D convolution kernels are split by channel into three parts, and convoluted separately on the three views (axial, coronal and sagittal) of 3D representations. Theoretically, ANY 2D CNN (ResNet, DenseNet, or DeepLab) is able to be converted into a 3D ACS CNN, with pretrained weight of a same parameter size. Extensive experiments validate the consistent superiority of the pretrained ACS CNNs, over the 2D/3D CNN counterparts with/without pretraining. Even without pretraining, the ACS convolution can be used as a plug-and-play replacement of standard 3D convolution, with smaller model size and less computation.
Designing Online-Based Independent Learning Network for the Development of Arabic Language Research Methodology (ALRM) at State University of Malang, Indonesia

The objective of this study is to describe the development of online-based independent learning of Arabic Language Research Methodology (ALRM) subjects through a learning network ( sistem pembelajaran dalam jaringan ) at Arabic Literature Department, Faculty of Letters, Universitas Negeri Malang (ALD FL UM). This research used Research and Development (R & D) design approach. The output of this research are (a) e-learning ALRM teaching materials through the sistem pembelajaran dalam jaringan is in the form of pdf, PowerPoint, film, and animation, (b) e-learning structured assignments and feedback, (c) conducting test with multiple choices form. The material developed is the material of Research and Development and Classroom Action Research. The research results show that the ALRM subjects development based on online learning through learning network is very effective both from the quality of the product and from the aspects of the process and learning outcomes. The main factor that causes the effectiveness of this product is the flexibility of time and place which can psychologically create a condition of student affection filters to be low or loose. The relaxation of the affection filter is marked by a sense of pleasure, excitement, and comfort in learning. The implication of this online-based learning system is that teaching materials that are equipped with specific and measurable indicators, assignments and tests are more easily understood by students.
The Seroprevalence of Dengue in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Dengue fever is a deadly arboviral disease caused by any of the five serotypes DENV1, DENV2, DENV 3, DENV 4 and DENV 5 which are placed in the Family Flaviviridae and genus Flavivirus (Murray et al., 2013; Mustafa et al., 2015). Infection with any one serotype provides lifelong immunity to the particular serotype but are at risk of infection to the other serotypes (Mustafa et al., 2015). Approximately 390 million dengue infections occur every year, of which 96 million manifests clinically with any severity of disease and 128 countries are at risk of infection with dengue viruses (Bhatt et al., 2013; Brady et al., 2012). The fever is caused by the day biting Aedes mosquitoes Aedes aegyptius and Aedes albopictus (Gyawali et al., 2016). Dengue can present as classic Dengue fever, Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) and Dengue shock syndrome (DSS). Classic Dengue fever is characterized by sudden onset of high fever, retro orbital pain, myalgia, arthralgia and rash and occurs mostly in adults. DHF occurs mostly in children less than 15 years of age and caused by increased capillary permeability and plasma leakage leading to thrombocytopenia, bleeding and hemoconcentration and shock (termed Dengue shock syndrome) (Hadinegoro, 2012). To prevent the untoward complications of Dengue, it is imperative that early diagnosis is established. It can be done by the detection of NS1 (nonstructural protein) by RT-PCR which is not available in all hospitals and health centers. Serologic diagnosis relies on the testing of fourfold rise in antibodies by ELISA International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 7 Number 09 (2018) Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas. com
Will mobile learning change language learning?

Abstract The use of mobile phones and other portable devices is beginning to have an impact on how learning takes place in many disciplines and contexts, including language learning. Learners who are not dependent on access to fixed computers can engage in activities that relate more closely to their current surroundings, sometimes crossing the border between formal and informal learning. This creates the potential for significant change in teaching and learning practices. Taking the broader field of mobile learning as the setting within which developments in mobile-assisted language learning may be understood, the paper argues that an emphasis on mobility can lead to new perspectives and practices. The paper offers reflections on what mobile learning has to offer and considers whether it is likely to change how languages are taught and learnt. ‘Mobile learning’ is not a stable concept; therefore its current interpretations need to be made explicit. Examples of current projects and practices show an affinity between mobile and games-based learning, and can further illuminate what is distinctive and worthwhile about mobile learning.
Phytochemical and microbiological evaluation of a local medicinal plant bacopa monnieri (l.) Penn

This research work was carried out to investigate the phytochemical constituents as well as the pharmacological prooperties of ‘Bacopa monnieri’. The project work reveals that the plant has antibacterial and antimutagenic activities. Thus an attempt was made to reinvestigate aforementioned antimicrobial as well as cytotoxic properties for the bark constituents. The following aspects of Bacopa monnieri (L.) Penn. , (root bark and stem bark) have been intended to be accomplished in this research project: Review of the chemical constituents and biological activities of Bacopa monnieri (L.) Penn and the successive isolation of the dried bark (root and stem) with alcohol. The powdered plant was successively extracted with ether solvent. The Phytochemical screening of the extracts showed the presence of glycosides, alkaloids and flavonoids. The antimicrobial investigation showed that ether extract showed antimicrobial activity against four bacteria and one fungus. From the literature review to was also found that the plant has direct therapeutic effects on piles, dysentery, dyspepsia, diarrhea, vomiting, giddiness, worms, burning of the skin and menorrhoea.
Datos caríológicos y taxonómicos sobre las "Salicorniinae" A.J.Scott ibéricas

espanolDesde un punto de vista taxonomico, dentro de Sarcocornia perennis (Miller) A. J. Scott, se separan las poblaciones atlanticas costeras (subsp. perennis) de las de los saladares no banados por el mar o del interior; a estas ultimas, previa tipificacion, se le aplica el nombre de subsp. alpini (Lag.) Castroviejo, comb. et stat. nov. En ambas subespecies se detecto el nivel diploide (2n = 18) y el triploide (2n = 3x = 27) que sera novedad en la subtribu. En las 13 poblaciones de Salicornia L.s. s. que se han estudiado cariologicamente solo se detecto el nivel diploide (2n = 18) con lo que la presencia en la peninsula de especies pertenecientes a la seccion Dolichostachya todavia esta por confirmar. Por ultimo, se aporta el primer recuento hecho a Microcnemum coralloides (Loscos & Pardo) Font. Quer para el que se obtiene el numero somatico 2n = 18. EnglishThe Sarcocornia perennis (Miller) A. J. Scott, is separated in two groups. One is made up with the populations of the atlantic coast (subsp. perennis), and the other with the populations from the inland places (subsp. alpini (Lag.) Castroviejo). Both with a diploid (2n = 18) and triploid (2n = 3x = 27) states which will be new in the subtribe. In the 13 populations of Salicornia L.s. s. , already studied, only was detected the diploid fase (2n = 18). Thus the presence in the Iberian Peninsula to the species belonging to the Dolichostachya sect. remain to be confirmed. Finally, Microcnemum coralloides (Loscos & Pardo) Font Quer has been caryologically studied for the first time, giving as somatic number 2n = 18.
A study of the direct costs of anesthesiology and reanimatology in Clinical center Serbia

A Study of the Direct Costs of Anesthesiology and Reanimatology in Clinical Center Serbia A Branislava M. Majstorović1, Branko D. Milaković1,6, Tamara S. Naumović2, Zoran M. Bukumirić3, Srdjan Z. Marković4, Dragana A. Kastratović4, Ivan D. Vukašinović5, Nebojša G. Ladjević1,6 A 1 Center for Anesthesiology and Reanimatology, Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia 2 Institute of Public Health of Serbia “Dr Milan Jovanović Batut”, Belgrade, Serbia 3 Institute for Medical Statistics and Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia 4 Clinical Centre of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia 5 Cabinet for intervention and invasive neuroradiology, Center for radiology and magnetic resonance, Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia 6 Medical Faculty University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia