Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A Comparison of the Accuracy and Efficiency of Two Ionic Strength Adjustment Buffers in Measuring Potassium Using an Ion-Selective Electrode

ABSTRACT It is recommended to use ionic strength adjustment buffers to increase reading accuracy while measuring potassium (K+) concentrations in aqueous solutions by using ion-selective electrodes (ISEs). Three laboratory leachate column studies were conducted to evaluate the efficiency of two buffers, 2.5 M sodium perchlorate (NaClO4) and 2.5 M sodium chloride (NaCl), in measuring K+ concentrations in three media types (peat moss, Oxisols, and Mollisols soils). Three algae species, KCl, and KNO3 were applied to provide 112 and 336 kg K/ha. Leachate samples were collected to a total of 16 weeks and measured using a K-ISE. The K+ data from the three trials showed a highly significant (r ~ 0.99) correlation between the two buffers. T-Test results showed highly significant (P < 0.01) differences between unbuffered and the two buffered solutions. However, there were no significant differences between the two buffered solutions, under the peat moss, Oxisols, and Mollisols soils. The results suggest that the least expensive buffer of 2.5 M NaCl is as accurate as NaClO4 in such aqueous solutions.
Role of CT Colonographyin the Evaluation of Colorectal Carcinoma

Background: Colorectal carcinoma is one of the commonest diseases in the adult. The advancement in the technology of CT scan has offered CT colonography which explores the colonic luminal pathology. The present study is done to evaluate the role of CT colonography in colorectal carcinoma. Subjects and Methods: The prospective study was carried out in the Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Sir Sunderlal Hospital, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, over a period of 24 months. A total of 162 patients with colorectal carcinoma were selected and the disease characterization was studied using CT colonography. CT was carried out with GE (General Electric) Light speed VCT 64 slice MDCT machine. Results: The study group comprises of 106 male and 56 female patients. Highest numbers of cases (25%) were in the 6th decade of life. The commonest presenting complaints were bleeding per rectum and constipation. The rectum being the most frequently involved colonic segment in 38% of cases. Focal, asymmetric, marked (>2 cm) wall thickening of colon with heterogeneous (mixed) attenuation pattern was seen commonly. Majority of the cases presented with periserosal fat invasion and internal iliac nodal group involvement. Liver is the commonest organ for distant metastasis. Four cases of malignant solitary sigmoid colon polyps and two cases of malignant rectal polyps were also identified. Conclusion: CT colonography is effective in characterisation of the malignant colorectal growth and identifying adenomatous polyps thus can be effectively used for the early detection, staging and screening of colorectal malignancy.
The Importance of Staff Training in the Hotel Industy : Case study: Renaissance Shanghai Yuyuan Hotel

Author Xiao Yang Topic The Importance of Staff Training in the Hotel Industry Case study: Renaissance Shanghai Yuyuan Hotel Year 2010 Language English Pages 50 + 7 Appendices Name of supervisor Helena Alamäki In any kind of business, human resources are the most powerful sources. How to attract outstanding personnel, how to make full use of employees‟ abilities and potentials in order to help achieve the organizational objectives are the questions that every leader should take into consideration. Staff training is a very essential part of Human Resource Management (HRM), it is a path for the management to know about their employees, it is a way to help employees to make best use of their own abilities, and it is a method to assist employees to become more professional at what they do. With the help of HRM, business success is partly guaranteed. The purpose of this thesis is to help every employee in the hotel industry to find out the importance of staff training. The theoretical part introduces HRM, Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) and staff training. Topics about staff training, the importance of it, and the benefits it bring are discussed in the theory part. The empirical part consists of a research of both quantitative and qualitative methods in Renaissance Shanghai Yuyuan Hotel, 53 respondents have been participated in this research. The research results show that the employees have not fully realized the importance of staff training, the hotel could be in a dangerous situation if employees do not take trainings seriously.
Implementing supply chain quality management

This paper describes a strategic framework for the development of supply chain quality management (SCQM). The framework integrates both vision- and gap-driven change approaches to evaluate not only the implementation gaps but also their potential countermeasures. Based on literature review, drivers of supply chain quality are identified. They are: supply chain competence, critical success factors (CSF), strategic components, and SCQ practices/activities/programmes. Based on SCQM literature, five survey items are also presented in this study for each drive. The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is used to develop priority indices for these survey items. Knowledge of these critical dimensions and possible implementation discrepancies could help multinational enterprises and their supply chain partners lay out effective and efficient SCQM plans.
Clinicopathological difference of gastric cancer between lesser and greater curvature

Background: Gastric cancer(GC) is heterogeneous disease, recent years has established a molecular classification and described distribution of molecular subtypes in stomach. However, the clinicopathological difference of gastric cancer between lesser and greater curvature is still unknown. In this study, we investigated the clinicopathological difference of gastric cancer between lesser and greater curvature. Methods: Between January 2010 and August 2014, 1249 consecutive patients with GC located at lesser or greater curvature were treated in our surgery department, the data of demographic, pathological type, differentiation, tumor size, TNM stage, tumor markers, operative methods, complications and follow-up data were analyzed by univariant analysis and Kaplan-Meier analysis retrospectively. Results: We found the tumor size in lesser curvature was larger than in greater curvature (4.95±2.57 vs. 4.43±2.62cm, P=0.034); The patients with gastric cancer in lesser curvature had a higher incidence of total gastrectomy, but a lower incidence of distal gastrectomy than it in greater curvature (60.2% vs. 43.2%, and 34.8% vs. 49.2%, P=0.002); The 5-year survival rate of gastric cancer between the curvatures was not statically significant (62.6±0.02% vs.66.1±0.06%, P=0.496); The rate of EGFR expression in lesser curvature was 40.55%, which was significantly higher than that in greater curvature (25.92%，P=0.024), and the 5-year survival rate in patients with EGFR positive was 50.8±0.06%, which was significantly lower than that in patients with EGFR negative (64.8±0.03%，P=0.021). Conclusions: Our results suggest that the clinicopathological difference of gastric cancer is significant between lesser and greater curvature. Emphasizing the difference contribute to improve outcome of treatment.
1998 data bank for kiln-dried red oak lumber

A collection of 3,487 fully described, kiln-dried red oak boards totaling 20,021 board feet. The boards, which are straight or contain no more than ? inch of crook, are FAS, FAS ONE FACE (F1F), Selects, No. 1 Common, No. 2A Common, or No. 3A common. The boards were graded with the UGRS (Ultimate Grading and Remanufacturing System) computer program. After the grade was determined, the maximum grading surface in the maximum number of grading cuttings was determined to allow studies of quality within lumber grades. Written for researchers and industry decision makers who may have only a limited knowledge of the NHLA grades, the data bank contains a limited description of factors affecting the grades. The computer program MAKEFILE is included to allow the user to create data files of smaller samples from the full data bank.
Glaucoma Profile at the Tertiary Ophthalmic Centers in Ankara, Turkey

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients with glaucoma, who presented at the tertiary ophthalmology clinics in Ankara, Turkey.Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study included all of the consecutive glaucoma patients or glaucoma suspects who presented at ten different tertiary ophthalmology clinics in Ankara between March 2015 and May 2015. The demographic characteristics and clinical findings of the patients were evaluated. Glaucoma was diagnosed according to the International Society for Geographical and Epidemiological Ophthalmology Classification. In the patients with binocular glaucoma, only the data of the worse eye was included for statistical analyses. Results: A total of 4604 eyes of 2541 patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria and were classified as having glaucoma. Binocular involvement was present in 2063 (81.2%) patients. Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) was the most common glaucoma type (38.8%), followed by exfoliative glaucoma (XFG; 26.2%), and primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG; 7.7%). The distribution of the sexes was significantly different among the diagnosis groups (P < 0.001). The cup/disk ratio was the highest among the patients with secondary angle-closure glaucoma (SACG; P < 0.001). The visual field MD parameter was significantly higher in the patients with SACG and XFG (P < 0.001). Monocular and binocular blindness ratios were 21% and 2.8%, respectively.Conclusions: The predominant type of glaucoma in Turkish clinic patients was found to be POAG, followed by XFG and PACG.
Numerical Numerical Simulation of of Local ocal Response esponse of Ship In Underwater Underwater Explosive xplosive S Shock hock

Abstract—Based on the the finite element analysis with centered finite finite difference, this paper focuses on the underwater explosives,, and the response response of outer outer side armor of the ship under its impact. Investigating the linear placed cartridge cartridge Dynamite Explosion on different positions at the same depth in in the water in the course course of the study. And got the local displacement displacement of ship plate plate and local stress and strain increase with time changes, the study gives the relationship between certain amount of Local maximum displacement of the armored armored ship and center of of the the explosion explosion to the ship's side. The results show that: ALE ALE method method is applicable to solve the explosion problem problem in the Solid-fluid coupling which can better simulate and forecast forecast the structure structure response under the the nonlinear dynamic of blast.
Effects of Tactile Alerts on Concurrent Performance of the Gunner's and Robotic Operator's Tasks in a Simulated Mounted Environment

Abstract : In this study, we simulated a generic mounted environment and conducted an experiment to examine the performance and workload of the combined position of gunner and robotics operator. More specifically, we compared the performance and workload of the operator when his/her gunnery tasks were assisted by the aided target recognition (ATR) capabilities (delivered through tactile cueing or a combination of tactile and visual cueing) versus when the gunnery task was unassisted. While performing gunnery tasks, participants also had to control a semi-autonomous unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) or tele-operate a UGV. Participants also performed a tertiary communication task concurrently. Results showed that participants gunnery task performance improved significantly when it was assisted by ATR. The performance of those participants with higher spatial ability exceeded that of participants with lower spatial ability. It was also found that significantly fewer neutral targets (which were not cued) in the gunnery environment were detected (which implies less visual attention being devoted to the gunnery station) when participants concurrently tele-operated a robotic asset or when the gunnery task was assisted by ATR. Participants robotics (tele-operation) task improved significantly when the ATR was available to assist them with their gunnery task. It was also found that the performance gap between those participants with higher and lower spatial ability appeared to be narrower when the ATR was available. A similar pattern was also observed for the perceived attentional control factor. Participants communication task performance also improved significantly when the gunnery task was assisted by ATR. Participants robotics (tele-operation) task improved significantly when the ATR was available to assist them with their gunnery task.
Research and Methods for Simulation Design: State of the Art

Abstract : The goal of this project is to develop methods to help the training- device designer perform the tradeoff analyses required for training-device design. These methods should allow the designer to determine the alternatives that meet training requirements at a minimum cost or provide the maximum training effectiveness at a given cost. The methods should apply to the concept- formulation phase of the training-device development process and should be usable by the engineer responsible for developing the training-device concept. The requirement for this report is to review the empirical results and analytical methods currently available that can be used to support the training- device designer. This review addresses the problem of training system optimization in three ways. First, it describes existing methods that can aid training-device design functions. The function and operation of these methods are compared to the model for the optimization of simulation-based training systems (OSBATS) developed for this project. Second, it reviews research on several issues related to training-device optimization. The issues that are covered in the review include training-device fidelity, instructional features, skill acquisition, skill retention, transfer of training, and cost estimation. Third, the review organizes the requirements for future research on these topics and sets priorities for research topics based on their cost and the benefit they could offer to the training-device designer.
New Technologies and Materials for Enhanced Damage and Fire Tolerance of Naval Vessels

Abstract : Emerging technologies for fire and damage detection, abatement and suppression on board naval vessels are reviewed. These include point and volume fire and damage sensors and systems, smoke control (ejection) systems, smart valves, water mist and gaseous agent fire suppression systems, and aerosol fire extinguishing agents. Technology readiness levels (TRL) of these technologies are assigned based on the criteria developed by the United States Department of Defence. Several approaches to enhancing the fire and flammability properties of non-metallic (polymeric) materials used on naval vessels are also reviewed. The approaches include the selection of polymeric materials with inherent fire resistance, the use of flame retardants additives including nanoparticles, the incorporation of molecules into the polymer backbone that have flame retardant properties, and the use of intumescent coatings to protect the underlying substrate. Standards and test methods that are used to evaluate the fire performance of nonmetallic materials are discussed.
Long-acting glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist-status December 2018.

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are now included in most guidelines for treatment of type 2 diabetes, most recently in the Consensus Report by the European Society for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) (1). However, it is still just a few percent of the diabetes patients that actually receive GLP-1 RA therapy. This is an interesting paradox which needs serious contemplation.
THE USE OF HYPOCHLORITE AND QUATERNARY AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS IN THE ROUTINE WASHING OF COWS' UDDERS PRIOR TO MACHINE MILKING* †

I N a previous publication ( 2), data were presented which demonstrated the effectiveness of several udder washes containing hypochlorite and quaternary ammonium compounds in controlling the plate count of milk obtained by machine milking. No significant differences were found in the plate counts of milk obtained by using various udder washes under rigidly controlled conditions. The question arose as to the relative efficiency of hypochlorite and quaternary ammonium solutions as compared to water when used to wash a number of cows consecutively with the same solution in routine milking practise. Accordingly, the experiments presented in this paper were designed to answer this question.
Consequences of a dietary phosphorus and calcium depletion and repletion strategy in growing-finishing pigs

v Table of contents . vii List of tables . xii List of figures . xiii Shortcut list . xv Acknowledgements . xviii Avant-Propos . xx CHAPTER I . 1
Molecular characterization of the viral structural protein genes of 2018 dengue virus serotype 1 epidemic in Yunnan, Southwest China

Background There was a dengue virus serotype 1 (DENV-1) epidemic from October to December in 2018 in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, southwest China, neighboring Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. And the molecular characterization, evolution and potential source of DENV from Xishuangbanna were investigate. Methods C (capsid)/prM(premembrane)/E (envelope) genes of DNEV isolated from 87 serum samples obtained from local patients were amplified and sequenced, then evaluated using mutation, phylogenetic and homologous recombination analyses and secondary structure prediction. Results Phylogenetic analysis show that all the DENV strains from Xishuangbanna can grouped in two branch of DENV-1. Out of 52, 50 of isolates were grouped in branch one, and were most similar to Fujian (DQ193572) and Singapore 2016(MF314188) strains. The other two isolates have the closest relationship to Myanmar 2017 (MG679801) . When compared with DENV-1SS (standard strain), we found the amino acid residue of E155 was mutation from T to S,which may related to the virulence of virus and no obvious homologous recombination signals. Secondary structure prediction showed that some changes were found in the helical of MN123849 and MN123854 strains and few changes observed in disordered region. Conclusions This study revealed the molecular characterization of structural genes of xishuangbanna, 2018 epidemic strain, providing a reference for molecular epidemiology, infection, pathogenicity and vaccine development .
Thinprep® test versus conventional smear for the detection of pancreatic neoplasms after percutaneous ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy

Background Few studies have defined the diagnostic value of ThinPrep pap test (a liquid-based cytology) for pancreatic samples obtained by percutaneous fine-needle aspiration (FNA). This study aimed to compare the efficacy of ThinPrep cytologic test (TCT) in screening pancreatic neoplasms to the conventional smear (CS), especially in the absence of rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE). Methods The study evaluated 78 patients with suspected pancreatic tumors who underwent percutaneous ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (US-FNA) combined with CS and TCT. Final disease diagnosis was based on biopsy, surgery, or clinical progress. Results The sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) of TCT were 95.8%, 100%, 96.1%, 100%, 62.5%, whereas the values for CS were 90.1%, 100%, 90.8%, 100%, 41.7%, respectively. The combination of CS and TCT recorded 98.6%, 100%, 98.7%, 100%, 83.3%, respectively, for the parameters evaluated. None of the participants recorded serious complications. Conclusions This study shows that TCT is a more reliable tool in the detection of pancreatic neoplasms, especially for percutaneous US-FNA samples. Whereas TCT may be used as an alternative to CS in the absence of ROSE, the use of both methods in the screening process yields better results.
Modeling Information Manufacturing Systems to Determine Information Product Quality Management Scien

Many of the concepts and procedures of product quality control can be applied to the problem of producing better quality information outputs. From this perspective, information outputs can be viewed as information products, and many information systems can be modeled as information manufacturing systems. The use of information products is becoming increasingly prevalent both within and across organizational boundaries. This paper presents a set of ideas, concepts, models, and procedures appropriate to information manufacturing systems that can be used to determine the quality of information products delivered, or transferred, to information customers. These systems produce information products on a regular or as-requested basis. The model systematically tracks relevant attributes of the information product such as timeliness, accuracy and cost. This is facilitated through an information manufacturing analysis matrix that relates data units and various system components. Measures of these attributes can then be used to analyze potential improvements to the information manufacturing system under consideration. An illustrative example is given to demonstrate the various features of the information manufacturing system and show how it can be used to analyze and improve the system. Following that is an actual application, which, although not as involved as the illustrative example, does demonstrate the applicability of the model and its associated concepts and procedures.
AERODYNAMIC DATA FOR LOADS ANALYSIS OF LOCKHEED XQ-5 TARGET DRONE,

Abstract : This report presents aerodynamic data necessary for the determination of airloads for the structural design of the XQ-5 Target Drone. The aerodynamic coefficients presented were derived principally from wind tunnel tests of scale models of the subject configuration. When necessary, in order to extend the data to speed ranges in which test data were not obtained, extimated parameters are presented based on experimental data for similar models or theoretical methods where no experimental data exists. These extimated data, however, are confined mainly to the vehicle-plus-boosters configuration. Inasmuch as minor configuration changes will probably be made during the development phase of the vehicle, and scale free-flight models may not exactly duplicate the full-scale vehicle, it is mandatory that the specific configuration in question be compared with that depicted herein before the present data are considered directly applicable.