Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Local scour at a complex pier with inclined columns footed on capped piles: effect of the pile arrangement and of the cap thickness and elevation

ABSTRACT Experiments were performed for local scour at a complex pier with two inclined, rectangular columns footed on a group of circular piles with a pile cap. The research fills a gap in existing literature, where studies for complex piers have considered a single, vertical column. The laboratory campaign involved the variation of the pile diameter and arrangement, and of the cap thickness and elevation above the non-scoured bed. The results of carefully conducted scour runs revealed the cap elevation as a most influential parameter. In cases of buried and partially buried pile cap, in fact, the cap acted as a scour countermeasure. For high cap elevation, the supporting piles were also exposed to the flow and their size influenced the resulting scour depth values as it directly impacted on the pier frontal area. The measured scour depth was compared to the values predicted by several literature methods for complex piers with a vertical column, supporting the possibility to extend their use to the geometry investigated in the present study.
Influence of surface topology on boundary layer and near-wake behavior of rectangular cylinders

A study is carried out to investigate the effect of surface topology on the boundary layer and the near-wake flow around a rectangular cylinder with side-ratio of 2.5 and fully-round corners (half-circular leading and trailing edges) at a Reynolds number based on thickness of Red = 2, 500 . The topology is defined using Fourier modes with an amplitude of 5% of the thickness, along the perimeter only (2D geometry) as well as along the perimeter and the span (3D geometry) of the cylinder. The study is motivated by understanding the flow around parachute suspension lines, which exhibit geometrical features and parameters that, while not an exact replica of, are reasonably represented by the canonical geometry investigated. Single-component molecular tagging velocimetry is employed to measure the streamwise velocity profiles at different streamwise locations above the surface and in the wake of the cylinder. Profiles of the mean and the root-mean-square velocity are employed to analyze the development of the boundary layer and the separated flow on the cylinder at three positive angles of attack: α = 0°, 2° and 5°. Results show that the most significant effect of the surface topology is found when a peak in the topology resides at the leading edge (LE). In this case, separation occurs earlier, and the separated shear layer is thicker, displaced farther away from the cylinder and exhibits stronger unsteadiness than the smooth cylinder and the cylinder with topology with a valley at the LE. These observations hold for both the 2D and the 3D topology, with some differences between both seen at α = 0° and 2°. At α = 5°, these differences are not very significant, and the 2D profiles reasonably approximate those of the sectional 3D flow. Finally, examination of the streamwise evolution of the wake mean centerline velocity (? ̅? c) at α = 0° demonstrates that the reverse-flow and the closure length in the near-wake are only affected slightly by the presence of surface topology for both 2D and 3D geometries. Farther downstream, the smooth-cylinder and the 3D topology exhibit similar ? ̅? c streamwise evolution, leading to “far-wake” behavior that is different from the 2D geometry.
The haematological parameters of normal pregnant women and cord blood of their newborns in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria

Context: Haematological parameters are frequently used to determine the health status of an individual, and their values are varied among different populations. Hence, there is a need for a local data repository to serve as a reference source for appropriate adoption of therapeutic interventions. Aims: To determine the haematological parameters of normal pregnant women at term and cord blood of their newborns. Materials and Methods: One hundred and forty normal pregnant women and their newborns were enrolled in this study. Bio-demographic and clinical data were extracted from the client folder. In addition, 4 mL of blood was obtained from pregnant women and from the cord of their newborns. Full blood count was obtained using Swelab automatic analyser, whereas reticulocyte count and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) were determined manually. Results: The mean haematological parameters of pregnant women and their newborns respectively were as follows: haemoglobin − 11.35 ± 1.28 g/dL and 16.67 ± 1.11 g/dL; mean cell volume − 80.43 ± 7.44 fL and 109.09 ± 3.49 fL; white blood cell count (WBC) − 8.52 ± 2.06 × 109/L and 12.11 ± 1.80 × 109/L; platelet count − 247.33 ± 87.81 × 109/L and 250.06 ± 54.65 × 109/L; reticulocyte count − 1.24 ± 0.72% and 4.08 ± 0.39%; ESR − 40.74 ± 17.82 mm and 2.41 ± 1.13 mm in the first hour. There was a positive correlation between maternal and cord blood WBCs and neutrophil count (P = 0.03 and 0.02, respectively). Conclusion: The values obtained in this study will serve as a guide for interpreting the haematological parameters of pregnant women at term and cord blood of newborns in the environment.
Accuracy of detection rate and intraoperative sentinel lymph node assessment in early-stage cervical carcinoma

Objective: This article shows our experience on sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy in early-stage cervical carcinoma since the technique was introduced in our Institution. The main objective is to analyze the detection rate (DR) of metastatic SLNs, identifying prognostic factors for an increased risk of nodal metastases. Our second aim was to compare the accuracy of nodal metastases DR between intraoperative analysis and postoperative ultrastaging. Materials and Methods: Forty-one women with the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics stages IA2-IIA1 who underwent laparoscopic surgical treatment applying the SLN technique, from December 2011 to June 2016, at La Paz University Hospital, were included. The sentinel node was identified using technetium and methylene blue dye or indocyanine green near-infrared fluorescent imaging, analyzed intraoperatively, and compared to deferred ultrastaging. Results: SLN DR was 100%, with a bilaterality rate of 83%. Twelve (26.8%) patients had metastatic nodes, 11 of them (91.7%) detected by SLN technique, of which 9 (81.8%) had only the sentinel node affected. False-negative rate was 2.4% after ultrastaging procedure. Metastatic SLN detection with ultrastaging was 45.5% higher than the intraoperative analysis, 63.6% of which had low tumor burden. The global detection of patients with nodal metastases after SLN technique was 21.9% higher than pelvic lymphadenectomy. Conclusions: Our preliminary results corroborate that SLN biopsy selectively maps metastatic nodes and ultrastaging increases the detection of metastatic SLNs, predominantly due to low tumor burden.
molecular studies of prevalent bacteria isolated from unpasteurized traditional fermented dairy products sold in parts of imo state nigeria

Fura, Nunu and Fura de Nunu are locally fermented dairy product processed from raw cow milk and corn paste. The product is very popular in the Northern part of Nigeria and is mostly processed in an unhygienic environment. A total of one hundred samples from two locations (Obinze and Owerri municipal) were assayed for microbial contaminants using standard methods. The identities of the isolates were confirmed by molecular characterization and sequencing. Mean Total Viable Counts (TVC), Total Heterotrophic Bacterial Counts (THBC), Total Faecal Coliform Count (TFCC), Total Salmonella/ Shigella Count (TSSC), Total Campylobacter Count (TCC) and Total Staphylococcus Count (TSC) were in the progression Generally, higher counts were recorded from the Fura samples (Logarithms of counts of 9.19 and 8.47) than Nunu (Logarithms of counts of 9.10 and 8.44) in both locations. Three hundred isolates were recovered with Micrococcus sp having the highest predominance (16%) while Lactobacillus sp, Enterobacter sp, Salmonella sp, Providencia sp and Shigella sp had least with a percentage of 2% each. Staphylococcus sp, Enterococcus sp and Campylobacter sp had a 15% predominance each. Escherichia coli and Bacillus sp had a predominance of 10% each; and Klebsiella sp with a 9% predominance. The 16S rRNA of the strains SSASL, GYCAMP, EMBEC and LABSY showed that they were Providencia strain UAF-03 (MH924823), Enterobacter sp Strain AB55 (MF407145), Escherichia coli strain AR_0067 (CPO32261) and Lactobacillus fermentum strain K2 (KT183368) respectively. Most of the bacterial isolates are predominant in food, soil, water and faecal materials. Isolation of Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Enterococcus, Staphylococcus, Klebsiella, Shigella, Campylobacter, Providencia and Enterobacter species from the fermented dairy products portends serious health risk to consumers. Lactobacillus fermentum is a probiotic involved in the fermentation whereas Bacillus is a notorious contaminant. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are therefore recommended for wholesome and acceptable product.
Impact of the neoresus training on nonpediatric-trained medical and nursing staff in the emergency department: Experience from two sites in regional Australia

Aim: We aimed to determine if a structured neonatal resuscitation program, advanced NeoResus, can effectively improve the confidence level of the nonpediatric-trained medical and nursing staff in the emergency department (ED) for providing neonatal resuscitation in the face of sudden, unexpected delivery. Materials and Methods: A self-reported questionnaire powered by Likert scale and open-ended questions, was used to evaluate the impact of the program on the ED staff in gaining confidence after completing the online and face-to-face parts of the program. Results: A total of 45 nonpediatric-trained multidisciplinary health-care professionals attended the program; out of those 24 were nurses/midwives. Before the course, 97% candidates had reviewed the online learning modules and 91% of them found them good or excellent. All ED staff agreed that the time allocated for practicing the use of airway adjuncts, manual ventilation devices, chest compressions, and umbilical venous line and the quality of information provided was adequate. All ED staff, again, either agreed or strongly agreed that participating in neonatal resuscitation scenarios had improved their confidence level in managing the neonatal emergencies. Conclusion: There was a very good compliance and acceptability of the course by the nonpediatric trained staff. All attendee felt more confident about acquiring the necessary knowledge and skill needed for neonatal resuscitation in emergent situation. A further follow-up study will be required to assess objectively about the knowledge acquisition and retention by the ED staff for ongoing provision of emergency neonatal resuscitation.
Numerically Modeling the Effect of Flexibility on Flow around Marine Engineering Structures: Using the Shape of the Saguaro Cactus

ABSTRACT Lin, J.; Zhao, D. ; Guo, C. ; Zhang, Z. , and Su, Y. , 2020. Numerically modeling the effect of flexibility on flow around marine engineering structures: Using the shape of the saguaro cactus. Journal of Coastal Research, 36(3), 628–635. Coconut Creek (Florida), ISSN 0749-0208. The cylinder is an essential infrastructure with a wide range of applications in the engineering fields of shipping, aviation, and construction. The study of the hydrodynamic performance of a cylinder is a current research focus that can provide a more direct reference for the optimized design of its structure. In this study, the principles of bionics and flexible materials are applied to the research of marine structures, and the shape of the saguaro cactus is used as a reference. Considering the influence of flexible materials, a numerical simulation that provides a new route for the research and design of cylinders in the engineering field is performed. Based on the morphological characteristics of the cactus, a three-dimensional model and its fluid-solid control domain are established. Numerical simulations of the flow around rigid and flexible models with different Reynolds numbers are carried out. The lift, drag, flow field characteristics, and structural deformation are obtained. A turbulent vortex street is created by the flow around the cylinder. Vortex-induced vibration is generated, which demonstrates apparent three-dimensional characteristics. In a majority of the cases, flexible materials and irregular cross-sectional shapes have a clear influence on the flow around the cylinder.
Comparison of unmet needs of patients on treatment of schizophrenia perceived by patients and their family caregivers

Background/Objectives: The significance of need assessment has been widely recognized for providing holistic and quality care for mentally ill patients all over the world. The current study is an attempt to assess the unmet needs of patients with schizophrenia as perceived by themselves and their family caregivers. Methodology: Unmet needs were assessed on a convenience sample of 100 patients with schizophrenia and their respective 100 family caregivers from a psychiatric outpatient department of tertiary care hospital by Camberwell Assessment of Needs questionnaire using descriptive, cross-sectional, and comparative research design. Results: The results showed that mean number of unmet needs rated by patients was 7.23 (SD = 3.22) and the caregivers was 3.45 (SD = 2.43). Most common areas of unmet needs identified by patients were welfare benefits (79%), company (72%), information on condition and treatment (71%), psychological distress (70%), psychotic symptoms (57%), and physical health (55%). Most common unmet needs reported by caregivers were welfare benefits (77%), psychotic symptoms (55%), money (31%), psychological distress (29%), and information on condition and treatment (25%). Agreement on unmet needs of patients between the patients and caregivers was poor to fair in most of the areas of needs. Conclusions: There was high discrepancies and poor agreement on unmet needs perceived by patients and their family caregivers. There is a need to develop effective strategies to appreciate all the unmet needs of the patients accurately so as to act accordingly.
WHICH ONE IS BETTER HANDS ON OR PHET SIMULATION ON HARMONIC OSCILLATION

MANA YANG LEBIH BAIK EKSPERIMEN ATAU SIMULASI PHET PADA GERAK HARMONIK Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui mana yang lebik baik antara keterlaksanaan pembelajaran pendekatan saintifik kelas yang menggunakan hand on berupa media KIT dengan simulasi PhET dan peningkatan hasil belajar kognitif siswa diantara kedua kelas tersebut pada getaran harmonis. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah quasi-experiment dengan desain randomized pretest-posttest comparison group. Populasi penelitian adalah kelas X MIA di MAN Cimahi. Sampel penelitian adalah siswa kelas X MIA 1 yang menggunakan hand on berupa media KIT dan kelas X MIA 3 yang menggunakan simulasi PhET. Sampel dipilih dengan teknik random sampling dengan jumlah siswa masing-masing 35 orang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan keterlaksanaan pembelajaran pendekatan saintifik dan peningkatan hasil belajar kognitif siswa di kelas yang menggunakan hand on berupa media KIT lebih baik dibandingkan simulasi PhET. Hal ini dapat disimpulkan pembelajaran pendekatan saintifik yang menggunakan hand on berupa media KIT lebih baik dibandingkan simulasi PhET.dalam pelaksanaan maupun dalam meningkatkan hasil kognitif siswa pada getaran harmonis. Dengan demikian, penggunaan media KIT dan simulasi PhET dapat diimplementasikan untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar kognitif siswa pada topik fisika lainnya. Abstract This study aims to determine which is better between the implementation of classroom scientific approach that uses hand-on in the form of KIT media with PhET simulations and improvement of students' cognitive learning outcomes between the two classes on harmonic oscillation. The method used in this study is a quasi-experiment with a randomized pretest-posttest comparison group design. The study population is class X MIA at MAN Cimahi. The sample of the research is class X MIA 1 students who use hand on KIT media and class X MIA 3 using PhET simulations. Samples were selected by random sampling technique with 35 students each. The results showed the implementation of the scientific approach to learning and the improvement of cognitive learning outcomes of students in the classroom using hand-on in the form of KIT media is better than the PhET simulation. It can be concluded that learning a scientific approach that uses hand-on in the form of KIT media is better than a PhET simulation. Both in implementation and in improving students' cognitive outcomes in harmonic oscillation. Thus, the use of KIT media and PhET simulations can be implemented to improve student cognitive learning outcomes on other physics topics.
Role of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology in Diagnosis of Solitary Thyroid Nodule

Introduction: Solitary thyroid nodule is a common clinical entity encountered in routine clinical practice. Excising all thyroid lesions is impracticable and associated with risk [1, 2]. A routine use of FNAC in assessment of thyroid lesion has reduced number of patients subjected to thyroidectomy for benign lesion.Objective: Present study was undertaken to know distribution of lesion according to age and sex and also to evaluate efficacy of FNAC in diagnosis of clinically obvious and palpable solitary thyroid nodule. Material and methodology :This study include 25 cases, for the purpose of inclusion in this study a STN defined as a single swelling involving either lobe of thyroid or isthmus of thyroid gland. Result: from 25 cases of FNAC’s of thyroid lesion maximum cases were benign 21 (84%) malignant cases were 2(8%) and 2 cases was suspicious (8%). Conclusion: With 92% accuracy rate and is a single best investigation for preoperative evaluation for STN to differentiate between benign and malignant nodules.
The Effect of the Interval Training During 8-Week Preparation Period on the Athletic Performances of 9-12 Year Old Swimmers

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of interval training on the athletic performances of 9-12 years old swimmers in addition to the eight-week preparation stage. Athletes were split into two groups as the ones with performing branch specific swimming training (n=9) and the ones with performing interval training along with swimming training (n=11). Before and after training programs, 12-minutes Cooper test was applied to determine aerobic endurance in both groups. Wingate test was used for anaerobic measurements. Respiratory functions measurements were done with Spirometer. According to the results, level of body weight, body mass index, VO 2max , relative maximum strength, relative anaerobic capacity, forced vital capacity and maximum voluntary ventilation was found to be insignificant between groups (p>0.05) while vital capacity and forced expiratory volume values were found to be significant between groups (p 0.05), yet body mass index, VO 2max , relative maximum force and relative anaerobic capacity levels were found to be significant (p<0.05). In conclusion, while body mass of athletes was reduced by 3.55% with interval training made in addition to swimming training, increase in forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volumes of athletes were determined as 1.35% and 8.79%, respectively. This result shows that interval training performed during preparation stage affect the performance of child athletes.
Plant-pollinator interaction linkage rules are altered by agricultural intensification

Determining linkage rules that govern the formation of species interactions is a critical goal of ecologists, especially considering that biodiversity, species interactions, and the ecosystem processes they maintain are changing at rapid rate worldwide. Species traits and abundance play a role in determining plant-pollinator interactions, but we illustrate here that linkage rules of plant-pollinator interactions change with disturbance context, switching from predominantly trait-based linkage rules in undisturbed, natural habitats, to abundance-based linkage rules in intensive agricultural habitats. The transition from trait-based to abundance-based linkage rules corresponds with a decline in floral trait diversity and an increase in opportunistic interaction behavior as agricultural intensification increases. These findings suggest that agricultural intensification is changing the very rules determining the realization of interactions and the formation of communities, making it challenging to use the structure of undisturbed systems to predict interactions within disturbed communities.
Changing negative attitudes through sport sponsorship: a gender perspective in Brazil

Objective: This study assesses if a sport sponsorship is able to change a negative attitude towards a brand, also investigating the influence on consumption intentions and differences in terms of gender.Method: A questionnaire applied on Brazilians was structured based on a repeated measure design. The instrument was segmented in different scenarios, whose first one brought negative information about a sponsoring fictitious brand. After selecting only participants who had developed negative attitudes in the first context, they were submitted to subsequent sports sponsorship scenarios, having their attitudes and consumption intentions measured. The second scenario associated the brand with sponsorships to football, having the third one also linking with football, but focusing on a community perspective. The last context approached volleyball, contextualizing the sponsorship in an Olympic/Paralympic frame. Relevance: Authors have been defending that the impact of sports sponsorships on attitudes is an important gap to be more investigated, where a lack of similar studies is clear.Results: In terms of gender, the football scenarios had a bigger influence on the male group, however, the Olympic/Paralympic frame was more efficient in women. In particular, the Scenario 3 showed the highest capacity of changing negative evaluations of attitude and consumption intentions.Contribution: In resume, it was demonstrated that sports sponsorship can change (minimize) a negative attitude towards a sponsor, with subsequent positive impacts on purchase intentions.
Activities of students in using worksheet based on Contextual Teaching and Learning

This study aims to describe the activities of students in using student worksheets based on Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL). The method used is descriptive quantitative. Student worksheets based on Contextual Teaching and Learning that are used in learning consist of three sub-layers are atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere. In CTL-based student worksheets, there are 7 main components of CTL are constructivist, questioning, modelling, finding, community learning, reflection, and authentic assessment. Learning outcomes using CTL-based Student Worksheets are easier for students to understand learning material, this is shown by students in solving problems on student worksheets properly. Based on the results of the study it can be concluded that learning by using Student Worksheets based on Contextual Teaching and Learning helps students more easily understand the subject matter.
Treatment acceptability for the prevention of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus: the effects of ethnicity, weight, and genetic predisposition

v Introduction . 1 Review of the Literature. 4 Method . 30 Results . 36 Discussion . 52 Endnotes . 65 References . 66 Appendix A: Procedural Question . 84 Appendix B: Demographic Questionnaire. 85 Appendix C: Body Shape Questionnaire – Short Form. 87 Appendix D: Weight Locus of Control. 88 Appendix E: MHLC Scale . 89 Appendix F: Participant Instructions. 91 Appendix G: Introduction and Case Descriptions . 92 Appendix H: Treatment Descriptions . 94 Appendix I: Treatment Evaluation Inventory – Short Form. 96 Vita . 97