Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Etiology and Outcome of Non-traumatic Coma in Children Admitted to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Objective: Non-traumatic coma is a relatively common condition in children that may cause considerable mortality and morbidity. The purpose of this study was to determine clinical presentation, etiology and outcome of non-traumatic coma in children. Methods: In a retrospective cross sectional study over a period of 5 years, files of 150 children aged between 1 month and 14 years admitted with non-traumatic coma to pediatric intensive care unit of Rasool Akram hospital were reviewed. Historical, presenting symptoms, clinical and laboratory data were collected. Etiology of coma was determined on the basis of clinical history and relevant investigations. The outcome was recorded as died or neurological condition at discharge as normal, mild or sever disability. Chi-square test was used to test the differences in categorical variables. Findings : There were 63 (42%) boys and 87 (58%) girls. The mean±SD age of patients was 2.7±2.35 years. Systemic presentations including nausea, vomiting, fever, lethargy and poor feeding were more prominent in children under 2 years. Etiology of coma in 49 patients (32.7%) was infectious (meningitis, encephalitis, respiratory and systemic). Other causes were status epilepticus 44 (29.4%), metabolic (diabetic ketoacidosis, inborn errors of metabolism) 11 (7.3%), intoxications 10 (6.7%), accidental (drowning, electrical shock, suffocation) 9 (6%), shunt dysfunction (secondary to congenital brain malformations) 7 (4.6%), others (acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, vasculitis, hypertensive encephalopathy) 11 (7.3%), unknown 9 (6%). Infection occurred significantly ( P =0.002) in children under 2 years of age, whereas accidents and intoxications were more prominent ( P =0.004) in those between 2 and 6 years. Overall 25 children (16.6%) died. Of those survived 16 became severely disabled. Accidents and infections had higher mortality compared to other groups ( P< 0.001 and P= 0.02 respectively). Conclusion: Our results showed that infection was the most common cause of non-traumatic coma in childhood. Accidents and infection had higher mortality than other causes.
Removal of methylene blue from synthetic wastewater by the selected metallic oxides nanoparticles adsorbent: equilibrium, kinetic and thermodynamic studies

Abstract A batch equilibrium system was utilized to examine methylene blue (MB) adsorption on prepared NiO and CuO nanoparticles (NPs). Different factors affecting the adsorption performance of NiO and CuO NPs with respect to MB were studied. Isotherm data were analyzed using the models of Langmuir and Freundlich at different temperatures, with that of Langmuir providing the best results. Higher MB adsorption capacities (166.67 mg/g, 156.25 mg/g, and 111.11 mg/g) were found for NiO NPs than for CuO NPs (28.66 mg/g, 34.47 mg/g, and 50.25 mg/g) at 30 °C, 45 °C, and 60 °C, respectively. Kinetic data were examined using models of the pseudo-first-order, pseudo-second-order, and intraparticle diffusion, and were best described by the pseudo-second-order model. The observed adsorption rates of MB on CuO NPs were higher, while the total adsorption capacity of NiO NPs was higher, and the adsorption thermodynamic values were exothermic for NiO NPs and endothermic for CuO NPs.
Supramolecular p-sulfonated Calix[4]arene for tyrosine detection

Numerous techniques have focused on the ability of p-sulfonated calix[4]arene to form complexes with tyrosine. Scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and ultraviolet spectroscopy were utilized to study the organization and molecular structure of different layers of the electrode surface. A novel and ultrasensitive electrochemical sensor based on p-sulfonated calix[4]arene modified gold electrode for determination of tyrosine in some high tyrosine foods including cheese, eggs and yogurt was reported. P-sulfonated calix[4]arene not only increased the specific surface area of the modified electrode, but also improved the enrichment ability of tyrosine. The modifications were characterized by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry and molecular modeling calculation. Under optimal conditions, the sensor detected tyrosine with a limit of detection of 1.5×10 mol L. The sensor was able to selective determination of tyrosine even in the presence of common interference. The tyrosine guest molecule had a stronger π. π interaction with p-sulfonated calix[4]arene, which accelerated the electron transfer rate of tyrosine on the electrode surface, and increased the electrochemical activity. Therefore, the biosensor was highly selective. The sensor also showed good operational stability, sensitivity, repeatability and reproducibility.
The Creative Classroom: The Role of Space and Place toward Facilitating Creativity.

As we become more sophisticated in our understanding of the workings of the human mind, it becomes increasingly clear that the processes of teaching and learning are more complex and subtle than was once thought. Models of education that were appropriate in the past are now obsolete. Cornell (2002) proposed an emerging paradigm of teaching and learning that moves from the model for an industrial economy to one that is appropriate for a knowledge economy. (See Figure 1.) Pink (2005) shifted the paradigm even further by moving beyond the knowledge economy to what he referred to as “the conceptual age” (p. 2). According to Pink,We are moving from an economy and society built on the logical, linear, computerlike capabilities of the Information Age to an economy and a society built on the inventive, empathic, big-picture capabilities of what’s rising in its place, the Conceptual Age (pp. 1-2). The people who control and oversee this conceptual age will be those who are able to “detect patterns and opportunities, to create artistic beauty, to craft a satisfying narrative, and to combine seemingly unrelated ideas into something new” (pp. 2-3). They will also be those who are able to “empathize with others” (p. 3), find joy for themselves and bring it out in others, and pursue activities that provide purpose and meaning to their lives and the lives of others. In describing the types of individuals who will hold the keys to the conceptual age, Pink stated,The future belongs to a very different kind of person with a very different kind of mind-creators and empathizers, pattern recognizers, and meaning
Psychometric Properties Of The Persian Version Of The Memory Impact Questionnaire In Older Adults

Background and aim Memory impairment in the elderly has a high prevalence and can affect their performance, interactions and quality of life. A valid and reliable questionnaire is required to investigate the changes in the memory of the elderly. The aim of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Memory Impact Questionnaire (MIQ) in the elderly. Methods In this methodological study, 361 elderly people (181 people for exploratory factor analysis and 180 people for confirmatory factor analysis) were selected via convenience sampling. This questionnaire was translated based on the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines. Construct validities were assessed through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Its reliability was also assessed using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Results In the exploratory factor analysis, three factors of lifestyle restrictions, positive coping, and negative emotion were extracted that were able to explain 54.04% of the total variance of the impact of memory change in the elderly. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the goodness of fit of the three-factor model of MIQ (RMSEA: 0.083; GFI: 0.97; NFI: 0.94; IFI: 0.97; PNFI: 0.86; AGFI: 0.75). The reliability of the “lifestyle restrictions”, “negative emotion” and “positive coping” factors was found to be 0.89, 0.74, and 0.67, respectively, using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Conclusion The Persian version of the MIQ is simple and practical and has acceptable reliability and validity that can be used to measure memory changes in the Iranian elderly.
Prevalence of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment need among 12 to 13 year-old in Brazilian schoolchildren

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi o de avaliar a prevalencia da necessidade de tratamento ortodontico em adolescentes brasileiros, utilizando o Indice de Estetica Dental (DAI), investigar as associacoes entre os escores DAI e variaveis demograficas e socioeconomicas, bem como identificar os componentes do DAI que contribuem principalmente para a gravidade da maloclusao. Metodos: Este estudo transversal foi realizado em escolas publicas de Balneario Camboriu, Brasil; a amostra foi constituida por 704 adolescentes com idades entre 12-13 anos, sem historico de tratamento ortodontico. A ma oclusao foi avaliada por um ortodontista treinado e calibrado usando o DAI. Resultados: Das criancas em idade escolar, 58,7% nao tinham ma oclusao, 24,0% tinham ma oclusao definida, 10,9% tinham ma oclusao severa, e 6,4% tinham fragilizando ma oclusao. Cerca de 17% da amostra (intervalo de confianca de 95%: 14,5-20,1) necessitaram de tratamento ortodontico. Overjet maxilar (r=0,627), relacao molar antero-posterior (r=0,590), irregularidade na maxila (r=0,345), irregularidade na mandibula (r=0,332); apinhamento de incisivos (r=0,305) foram os componentes do DAI que contribuiram principalmente para as variacoes nos escores Dai. Conclusao: Quase um quinto da amostra necessitava de tratamento ortodontico. Overjet maxilar e relacao molar representaram as caracteristicas que influenciaram principalmente a necessidade de tratamento ortodontico na populacao do estudo.
Crystal violet degradation over BiVO4 photocatalyst under visible light irradiation

Abstract Sigle phase scheelite-monoclinic BiVO4 materials with different morphologies were successfully fabricated via a facile hydrothermal process by controlling pH of the precursor. The photocatalytic properties of the as-prepared materials were assessed via the photodecomposition of crystal violet (CV) solution under a 60 W LED (Cree-L6) visible light irradiation. The Langmuir-Hinshelwood model was utilized to present kinetic behavior. The obtained BiVO4 exhibited a monoclinic crystalline structure and narrow bandgap energy (Eg = 2.3–2.6 eV), which were confirmed by the X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman and UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectra (UV-vis DRS) results. From the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) results, BiVO4 morphologies could be facilely controlled by turning the pH value of the precursor. When pH = 0.3, the BiVO4 products showed spherical morphologies with particle sizes in the range of 1–5 µm. Rod- and spherical like-BiVO4 products were obtained when the pH of the precursor was adjusted to 3. Moreover, BiVO4 with nanoparticles could be prepared under the pH of 5–7, whereas leaf-like morphologies could be achieved when pH = 9. The photocatalytic test showed that the adsorption equilibrium constant depended on the morphologies of the BiVO4 products and the reaction rate constant was reached the highest level at pH = 3. This outcome indicated that the enhanced performance of BiVO4 significantly depended on the morphologies of the BiVO4 products and the effective suppression of photo-excited electrons and holes.
Turnip (Brassica Rapus L.): a natural health tonic

Abstract In addition to basic nutrition, plant-based foods provide substantial amounts of bioactive compounds which deliver desirable health benefits. During the last decade, secondary metabolites, also known as phytochemicals, obtained from plants, have aroused special attention by researchers. Amongst such plants, the turnip contains a few valuable components which not only endorse health benefits but also provide healing properties. Various bioactive components, for example peroxidase, kaempferol, phenolic compounds, sulforaphane, organic acids, vitamin K, glucosinolates etc are highlighted in this manuscript. Likewise, numerous minerals, such as copper, manganese and calcium, and organic acids, such as sinapic and ferulic acids and their derivatives, found in different amounts in fresh greens and turnip roots, are also discussed briefly. The current paper is focused on the phenolic compounds, which act as beneficial compounds for human health and can be isolated from plant foods, especially turnip. Due to the presence of bioactive constituents, turnip imparts a positive role with respect to the hepatic injury caused by diabetes, high antioxidant activity and a good hepatoprotective role. The impact of environmental conditions and processing mechanisms on the phenolic compound composition of Brassica vegetables, with special reference to turnip, was also briefly discussed.
Healthy life expectancy in England and Wales: recent evidence

The purpose of this report is to describe recent evidence based on the 1994 General Household Survey (GHS) and the 1995 (First Quarter) Omnibus Survey, concerning healthy life expectancy in England and Wales. These findings extend some of the analysis described in Healthy Life Expectancy and Its Uses (Bone et al., 1995), and provide further evidence of trends in disability. The remainder of this section describes the background to this research. Section 2 outlines the method of measuring health expectancies. Section 3 analyses 1994 GHS in a manner comparable with estimates using past rounds of the GHS, in order to project forward trends in healthy life expectancy. This uses firstly the limiting longstanding illness question and secondly, for elderly people, activities of daily living. (It had been hoped to include estimates by social class, but mortality rates by social class are not yet available from OPCS.) Section 4 uses 1995 Omnibus Survey data to demonstrate the comparison of healthy life expectancy using the limiting longstanding illness question, and quality adjusted life years using the Euroqual scale. A regional analysis is included. There are three appendices. Appendix A comments on the relevance of the questions being used in the General Household Survey, to issues concerning resource use and financing of community care. Appendix B examines evidence from the Longitudinal Survey about the health of rnigrants, and comments on the effect of migration on estimates of the healthiness of local populations in England & Wales. Appendix C describes the methods used to approximate disability in communal establishments in order to obtain estimates of healthy life expectancy from the GHS and Omnibus Surveys.
Evaluation of the relationship of head nurses’ leadership style to nurses’ job satisfaction working in medical-surgical wards of hospitals affiliated to Tonekabon Islamic Azad University, Iran

: Introduction : Nurses comprise 50% to 60% of specialists working in hospitals and are responsible for the main parts of the patient care. The importance of leadership in health organizations especially in the field of nursing is therefore obvious. This study aimed to evaluate any possible relation of leadership style among head nurses to job satisfaction among nurses working in medical and surgical wards. Materials and Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was performed on 64 nurses working in medical and surgical wards of hospitals affiliated to Tonekabon Islamic Azad University. Sampling was performed by census. Data were gathered using a questionnaire consisting of three parts: 1) personal details, 2) description of leadership behavior of head nurses (University of Ohio, 1957), 3) measurement of nurses’ job satisfaction (job satisfaction Index by Mohrman-cooke-Mohrman, 1987). Results: Most samples who showed a high job satisfaction (80.5%) were those whose head nurses manipulated an acceptable convincing leadership style. ; on the other hand, those who showed a low job satisfaction (66.7%) were mostly nurses whose head nurses consigned their responsibilities. Conclusion: The organization in which the managers pay attention to establishing good relations with the staff as well as the duties they have to do, and try to make the staff contributing to decision making, job satisfaction increases to a high level which will result in the elevation of the level of organizational commitment, quality of services and satisfaction among patients.
Evaluation of the Filming and Protective Properties of a New Trehalose and Ceramides Based Ingredient

The aim of this study is showing the filming and skin barrier protective properties of a new ingredient based on ceramides and trehalose and carried in lipophilic vesicles composed of lecithin and cholesterol (or phytosterols). Through an in vivo study, the restructuring and hydrating properties of this trehalose and ceramides compound have been evaluated. Furthermore, this new ingredient has been used in a topical formulation for atopic dermatitis, proving to be effective in the alterations of skin barrier. This evidence makes it an interesting ingredient for topical dermatological compositions in the treatment of dermatitis and all manifestations correlated to these skin disorders, such as edema, swelling, rash, redness, and itching. Its soothing and protective action against the painful and annoying symptoms like those given by dermatitis makes this trehalose and ceramides based ingredient for topical use.
EFECTO DE LA FRECUENCIA DE VOLTEO EN EL BIOSECADO DE RESIDUOS SÓLIDOS ORGÁNICOS

In this work the frequency of turning in the biodrying of three piles composed of a mixture of orange shells (56 %), mulch (25 %) and grass (19 %) inside a greenhouse was evaluated. The turning period was 10, six and three days for the piles 1 (P1), 2 (P2) and 3 (P3), respectively. In the center of P3, 26.87 % moisture was reached in 28 days, while P1 and P2 showed a similar humidity in 37 and 34 days, respectively. After 40 days of processing, the moisture content in the center and the surface of the three piles was stabilized in approximately 20 % and 10 %, respectively. P1 and P2 presented a temperature over 40 oC in the center in 34 days, while P3 did not exceed 40 oC after the 26th day. Then, as the dehydration in P3 became faster, the microbial activity in the thermophilic phase lasted eight days less than in the other two treatments. The combustion heat of the material in P3 was 15 852.67 kJ/kg, therefore it has the quality of waste to be combusted according to the European Union for Responsible Incineration and Treatment of Special Waste. Consequently, pile 3, which had the highest turnover frequency, presented the shortest time for the biodrying of organic waste.
Bioinformatics analysis of control mechanisms of burn and sepsis induced inflammatory response

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Biomass and nutrient accumulation rates of rice cultivars differing in their growth duration when grown in fertile and low-fertile soils

Abstract The lack of water availability led scientists to breed short duration rice varieties despite their lower yield potential than the long duration rice varieties to ensure sustainability in lowland rice fields. It is not yet clear whether this reduction in yield is due to the reduced crop duration and/or is associated with the reduction in biomass and nutrient accumulation rates. Field experiments were conducted at low-fertile and fertile sites using 22 rice varieties differing in their duration (short, medium, and long), and yield potential (low and high). Straw and grain dry weights (DW), nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) concentrations were measured. For rice varieties grown in the low-fertility site, straw and grain DWs, biomass accumulation rate (g plant−1 day−1), and N, P, and K accumulation rates (mg plant−1 day−1) were reduced by 63, 61, 56, 44, 79, and 43%, respectively, than those observed in the fertile site. At the low-fertile site, short duration rice varieties had only 64% straw and 76% grain DWs, 67% biomass accumulation rate, and 87% N, 82% P, and 64% K accumulation rates than those observed in medium and long duration rice varieties. The differences were less pronounced at the fertile site. Reduced biomass, N, P, and K accumulation rates, apart from the reduced crop duration, hindered grain yield and thereby the sustainability of short duration rice varieties, particularly at low-fertile sites. Thus, rice breeding programs for low-fertile soils and short duration varieties should specifically be designed.
The Site Occupancy Assessment in Beryl Based on Bond-Length Constraints

The site preference for each cation and site in beryl based on bond-length calculations was determined and compared with analytical data. Tetrahedral SiO4 six-membered rings normally have no substitutions which results from very compact Si4+–O bonds in tetrahedra. Any substitution except Be would require significant tetrahedral ring distortion. The Be tetrahedron should also be negligibly substituted based on the bond-valence calculation; the tetrahedral Li–O bond length is almost 20% larger than Be2+–O. Similar or smaller bond lengths were calculated for Cr3+, V3+, Fe3+, Fe2+, Mn3+, Mg2+, and Al3+, which can substitute for Be but also can occupy a neighboring tetrahedrally coordinated site which is completely vacant in the full Be occupancy. The octahedral site is also very compressed due to dominant Al with short bond lengths; any substitution results in octahedron expansion. There are two channel sites in beryl: the smaller 2b site can be occupied by Na+, Ca2+, Li+, and REE3+ (Rare Earth Elements); Fe2+ and Fe3+ are too small; K+, Cs+, Rb+, and Ba2+ are too large. The channel 2a-site average bond length is 3.38 Å which allows the presence of simple molecules such as H2O, CO2, or NH4 and the large-sized cations-preferring Cs+.