Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The improving Medication Adherence in Adolescents and young adults following Liver Transplantation (iMALT) multisite trial: Design and trial implementation considerations

Background/aims Medication non-adherence is a leading cause of transplant rejection, organ loss, and death; yet no rigorous controlled study to date has shown compelling clinical benefits from an adherence-improving intervention. Non-adherent patients are less likely to participate in trials, and therefore, most studies enroll a majority of adherent patients who do not stand to benefit from the intervention, as they do not have the condition (non-adherence) under investigation. The improving Medication Adherence in adolescent Liver Transplant recipients trial specifically targets non-adherent patients to investigate whether a remote intervention to improve adherence results in reduced incidence of biopsy-confirmed rejection. Methods Improving Medication Adherence in adolescent Liver Transplant is a randomized single-blind controlled multisite, multinational National Institutes of Health-funded trial involving 13 pediatric transplant centers in the United States and Canada. An innovative, objective adherence biomarker—the Medication Level Variability Index, which is the standard deviation of a series of medication blood levels for each patient, is used to identify non-adherent patients at risk for rejection. The index is computed using electronic health record information for all potentially eligible patients based on repeated reviews of the entire clinic’s roster. Identified patients, after consent, are randomized to intervention versus control (treatment as usual) arms. The remote intervention is delivered for 2 years by trained interventionists who reside in various locations in the United States. The primary outcome is the incidence of biopsy-confirmed acute cellular rejection, as confirmed by a majority vote of three pathologists who are masked to the study allocation and clinical information. Discussion Improving Medication Adherence in adolescent Liver Transplant includes several innovative design elements. The use of a validated, objective adherence index to survey a large cohort of transplant recipients allows the teams to avoid bias inherent in both convenience sampling and referral-based recruitment and enroll only patients whose computed index indicates substantially increased risk of rejection. The remote intervention paradigm helps to engage patients who are by definition hard to engage. The use of an objective, masked medical (rather than behavioral) outcome measure reduces the likelihood of biases related to clinical information and ensures broad acceptance by the field. Finally, monitoring for potential adverse events related to increased medication exposure due to the adherence intervention acknowledges that a successful intervention (increasing adherence) could have detrimental side effects via increased exposure to and potential toxicity of the medication. Such monitoring is almost never attempted in clinical trials evaluating adherence interventions.
Investigating the stability of a laser-based plasma x-ray source

The use of laser based plasma x-ray sources (LPXS) has quickly expanded during the past decades due to rapid development of ultrafast laser systems. These sources are used in many research applications such as emission, absorption and particularly time-resolved spectroscopy. From the LPXS x-ray pulses are generated when an intense laser pulse is focused onto a liquid or solid interface in gas or vacuum. In this thesis we investigate the source stability which we define as the x-ray flux and spectrum reproducibility from each generated x-ray pulse. Understanding the stability is of great importance for its research applications. A basic theory of the LPXS is introduced describing relevant parameters for the source stability. Two parameters of relevance for the LPXS stability were investigated: The laser pointing and pulse energy fluctuations. These were experimentally determined using a beam profiler, capturing the beam profile of each laser pulse at 1 kHz. The relevance of these parameter fluctuations to the source stability is discussed based on these measurements. An existing LPXS setup was reconstructed in preparation for shot to shot stability measurements. A synchronized chopper system was built to decrease the laser pulse frequency for single pulsed mode and a program was developed for analyzing the x-ray photons captured by an x-ray CCD camera. Problems with the laser system prevented successful gathering of data within the time of the project. Future measurements based on these preparations will reveal the stability of the LPXS. (Less)
Causes and Consequences of Domestic Violence among Married Women in Port Harcourt Metropolis of Rivers State

The study investigated the causes and consequences of domestic violence among married women in Port Harcourt Metropolis of Rivers State. The descriptive survey research design was used for the study. Two research questions and their corresponding null hypotheses were used to guide the study. The population for the study comprises of all married women in Port Harcourt Metropolis of Rivers State which comprised both Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt City Local Government Area. The population of the study was made of 37,801 married women. A sample size of 554 married women was used for the study. A researcher developed instrument titled Domestic Violence Causes and Consequences Inventory (DVCCI) was used for data collection. The face and content validities of the instruments was determined by the dissertation supervisor and one expert each in counselling psychology and measurement and evaluation. The reliability of the instrument was established using Cronbach Alpha Technique with coefficients of 0.82 and 0.92 obtained for the sections on causes and consequences respectively. Mean was used to answer the research questions, while independent samples t-tests and Analysis of Variance was used where applicable. Testing of the hypotheses was done at 0.05 level of significance. The major results from the study were that there is a high incidence of domestic violence against women in Port Harcourt Metropolis of Rivers State. The major factor driving this problem is the family history of abuse by the partner. This results in physical bruises and injuries. Based on the results obtained, it was recommended that there should be greater awareness on the options available to women who are exposed to domestic violence because when women have a clear understanding of these options and the resources available to them, they are better able to make informed choices and leave their abusive spouses. ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2023
Evaluation of quality characteristics of rice cakes containing different varieties of bananas

ABSTRACT In this study, the quality characteristics of the following foodstuffs were studied: waxy rice, three varieties of Taiwanese banana, and banana rice cakes prepared using ripe or unripe fruit. The proportions of resistant starch (RS), total starch, and amylose were significantly higher in the ripe bananas than in the unripe bananas (p < .05). Banana rice cakes prepared from the ripe bananas had a higher cooking loss rate and greater a and b values (p < .05); conversely, those prepared from the unripe bananas had greater hardness and L values. The use of unripe bananas led to the rice cakes containing more RS (8.86, 8.53, and 8.44 g/100 g vs. 8.30, 8.15, and 7.36 g/100 g for the ripe bananas). The use of any type of banana led to higher RS content values for the resulting rice cakes than did the use of pure rice (6.67%; p < .05). The rice cakes prepared from the ripe bananas had significantly greater swelling power and solubility, and these characteristics were affected by temperature; higher temperatures were found to result in significantly higher swelling power and solubility levels (p < .05).
On The Product of Two Power Series

We consider the product of two power series with positive coefficients: . What conditions will ensure that the coefficients w n shall be either (i) monotonic, or (ii) logarithmically convex? By the latter, we mean that wn 2 ≤ W n-1 W n+1 for n = 1, 2, … In investigating this question, which was suggested by a special example, we have found it convenient to express the conditions in terms of the ratios of u n , v n to certain binomial coefficients, rather than in terms of u n , v n themselves.
Improved wide-band direction finding algorithm based on cross-spectra

In wide-band passive radar systems,the most widely used algorithms are flawed,so the crossspectra algorithm is used to get rid of their weaknesses.Considering the contradiction between precision and phase ambiguity,a method named frequency-phase difference algorithm is presented.The relation between twofrequency difference and corresponding phase difference is used to solve phase ambiguity,and the constrain that the length of the baseline must be less than the shortest half-wavelength of the signal is not needed,thus the accuracy of direction finding is effectively improved.At last,the phase difference is modified to overcome the problem produced by phase jump,making the wide-band direction finding with only two antennae achievable. Simulation results show the effectiveness of the algorithm.
Blood Parasites of Toads (Amietophrynus regularis) in Al-Sorojia and Jebel Aulia, Khartoum State, Sudan

The present study was conducted to detect and identify blood parasites infecting toads Amietophrynus (Bufo) regulariss and find out the association between the infection of the parasites and host factors sex, length, body weight, and age. One hundred and twenty Amietophyrnus (Bufo) regularis (99 males and 21 females) were collected from May to August 2016 in two localities in Khartoum State (Al-Sorojia and Jebel Aulia). They were examined for blood parasites using blood films stained in Giemsa’s. A total of 77 (64.16%) of specimens were infected by 880 parasitic protozoa made-up of 879 (99.89%). Apicomplexa composed of Haemogregina spp. (89.66%), Hepatozoon spp. (10.22%), and 1 (0.11%) Kinteoplastides composed of Trypanosoma spp. , while 43 (35.83%) were uninfected. No nematodes were recovered. The infection rate based on sex shows that females significantly (χ2 =12.520, p≤0.05) have a higher rate of infection than males. For the toad maturity, there was a significant difference in the infection rate between the mature group and the immature (χ2 =19.471, p=0.003). The infection rate increases with decreasing of weight and length with a negative correlation (rs = –0.022, p = 0.814 and rs = –0.004, p = 0.966, respectively). This study showed a high level of parasitic infection in African common toads in Khartoum State which contributed to the decline in amphibian populations. Further research on amphibian parasitism and its threats to human health is warranted.
Relationship of Trade Openness, Financial Openness, and Unemployment Rate in ASEAN

This study discusses the role of economic globalization in reducing unemployment in ASEAN. The purpose of this study is to test and analyze the effect of economic globalization on unemployment in ASEAN. The method used is GMM with the period 1996-2021. Estimation results indicate that economic growth and inflation have a significant negative effect on the unemployment rate in ASEAN, while economic globalization and trade openness have a significant positive effect on unemployment in ASEAN, but financial risk does not have a significant effect on unemployment in ASEAN. Keyword: GMM, Unemployment, Economic Growth, Inflation, Economic Globalization, Trade Openness, Financial Openness
PENGARUH KONDISI KEUANGAN PERUSAHAAN, UKURAN PERUSAHAAN, OPINI AUDIT TAHUN SEBELUMNYA DAN PREDIKSI KEBANGKRUTAN TERHADAP AUDIT DELAY

This research was conducted with the aim of knowing how the influence of the company's financial condition, company size, previous year's opinion, and bankrupty prediction on audit delay in manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2013-2017. The method used in this research is descriptive verification. The population in this study were 157 manufacturing companies in the study period from 2013 - 2017. The research sample was 98 companies using purposive sampling method, namely sample collection techniques with certain considerations. Data obtained from the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The data analysis used in this research is multiple regression analysis. Analysis of research data processing using SPSS 25 software. The results of the research variables of the company's financial condition affect the audit delay opinion. Meanwhile, company size, previous year's opinion and bankruptcy prediction had no significant effect on audit delay opinion. Simultaneous testing shows that the company's financial condition, company size, previous year's audit opinion, and the prediction of company bankruptcy have a significant effect on audit delay opinion.
Modeling Propagation of Long Wave Run-Up along Sloping Boundaries

Development of two-dimensional (2D) hydrodynamic model to simulate the propagation of long waves in a domain with sloping boundaries is presented in this paper. This study adopts the finite-volume method to solve hyperbolic shallow water equations and model various wave run-up problems. Godunov type HLL approximate Riemann solver is combined with divergence form of the bed slope to be able to simulate waves on irregular topography. The surface gradient method is used to have a well balanced scheme that the numerical errors can be removed. The accuracy is second order in space and time. The computational domain is constructed with unstructured triangular cells. The developed model, which is capable of simulating flow over dry and irregular domain, is run for dam break wave over a sloped bottom, tidal wave onto a sloped beach and solitary wave around a conical island. The experimental and numerical results published are used to verify the stability and accuracy of the model.
Characterization of large two-dimensional YBa2Cu3O7–δSQUID arrays

Large two-dimensional SQUID arrays were made using the step-edge Josephson junction process. The performance of the arrays is analyzed with respect to determining the conditions under which the optimal performance is achieved. We find that optimization of the field-voltage transfer function VB is reached at a specific temperature and device current bias point, and arrive at an empirical expression describing the dependence of VB on the critical current and dynamic resistance of the SQUID array and as a function of temperature. The empirical expression for VB of the SQUID arrays is similar to that given by well known theoretical models for a single SQUID.
Winning a Tournament According to Bradley-Terry Probability Model

We analyze the chances of winning a tournament under the assumption that the probabilities of winning individual matches follow Bradley-Terry model [2]. We present an exact solution and show a few examples of its use. The examples are from California volleyball tournaments, the round of sixteen in the World Cup and the Champions League, the group stage of the Association of Tennis Professionals tournament, and the volleyball SuperLega in Italy. The computational complexity of the solution grows exponentially fastwith the number of teams and we seek approximations via multivariate Gaussian laws.
Constraining Water Depth Influence on Organic Paleotemperature Proxies Using Sedimentary Archives

The TEX86 paleothermometer has been extensively used to reconstruct past sea water temperatures, but it remains unclear which export depths the proxy represents. Here we used a novel approach to better constrain the proxy recording depths by investigating paleotemperature proxies (TEX86, U37K′ ${\mathrm{U}}_{37}^{{\mathrm{K}}^{\prime }}$ , RI−OH and RI−OH′) from two pairs of proximal (<12 km apart) cores from Chilean and Angola margins, respectively. These cores are from steep continental slopes and lower shelves, which leads to a substantial difference in water depth between them despite being closely located. Surprisingly, the deep and the shallow U37K′ ${\mathrm{U}}_{37}^{{\mathrm{K}}^{\prime }}$ records at the Chilean margin show dissimilarities, in contrast to the similar records from the Angola margin, which may be due to post‐depositional alteration at the former sites. In contrast, the TEX86 records were statistically indistinguishable between the sites at both the locations, even though the GDGT [2]/[3] ratio suggests GDGTs derived from potentially different archaeal communities residing at different depths. A short‐lived difference between the TEX86 records is observed during the last glacial period at the Angola margin, possibly due to a contribution of Antarctic Intermediate Waters to the deep site. Modelling suggests that the TEX86 source signal at our core sites reaches its peak abundance at water depths shallower than 350 m. The RI−OH and RI−OH′ records show similar variability as the TEX86 records, although regional differences in their absolute temperature estimates exist. Our approach using proximal sediment cores at steep slopes appears useful to constrain the export depth of organic proxy signals for paleo‐reconstructions.
I don’t think it ought to be blasphemy: Transing God(s) and post-life gender

A growing body of research has begun to explore the religious and spiritual lives of transgender and nonbinary individuals. Missing from prior sociological research on this topic is how individuals outside the gender binary conceptualize the gender of god(s) and their own genders in the afterlife. Using data from a targeted survey of members of transgender listservs and online activist groups, this study explores two specific religious/spiritual beliefs of transgender and nonbinary individuals in comparison to cisgender individuals: (1) their conception of God’s/gods’ gender(s) and (2) their conception of their own gender in the afterlife. Many trans and nonbinary participants report both their future gender and the gender of any god(s) in which they believe as nonbinary, but not exclusively.
Implementation of Al-Islam Kemuhammadiyahan As Efforts to Improve Student Characteristics

The purpose of this research is to reveal how to plan, implement, and evaluate the results of Al-Islam Kemuhammadiyahan values as an effort to improve student character. This research is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. Sources of data came from students, principals, teachers and guardians of students at SMP Muhammadiyah 57 Medan, while school staff at SMP Muhammadiyah 57 Medan were additional data sources in this study. The results of the study revealed that: Planning and implementation of Al-Islam Kemuhammadiyahan learning as an effort to improve student character has been carried out according to the rules and made at the beginning of the semester before learning begins, in planning Al-Islam Kemuhammadiyahan learning plans adjusted to the provisions of the curriculum and student needs by selecting methods and media as well as paying attention to competency standards, core competencies, madrasah vision and mission, and student needs.
The Impact of an Effective Communication Course with Enhanced Student Engagement on Communication Skills and Empathic Tendency of Preservice Teachers

Background/purpose – The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of an Effective Communication course with enhanced student engagement on preservice teachers’ communication skills and empathic tendency levels. Materials/methods – The study adopted a mixed-methods design where the one-group pretest – posttest design was used. Results – It was found that the Effective Communication course with enhanced student engagement had a significant impact on the empathic tendency levels of preservice teachers, albeit with a small effect size. However, the impact of the course on communication skills was not statistically significant. The preservice teachers found the course efficient in contributing to their theoretical knowledge about communication and improving their attitudes and basic skills. Conclusion – It was concluded that enhancing student engagement through an Effective Communication course had a limited contribution in optimizing the communication skills and empathic tendency levels of future teachers.
Numerical Analysis of Recirculation Bubble Sizes of Turbulent Co-Flowing Jet

Abstract This paper deals with the numerical prediction of an axisymmetric turbulent jet discharged into a co-flowing stream. Two computational codes have been employed, in-house code using the standard k-ɛ model and commercial CFD software including the standard k-ɛ and the RSM model. The main object of our research is to investigate the recirculation phenomena induced by the change of the inlet and boundary conditions. We observed different recirculating regions (central and corner) induced by the inclusion of the nozzle thickness δe. The size and the strength of these recirculation bubbles are intensified by increasing δe. We also observed that the co-flowing jet emitted with a different velocity profile generates a wide central recirculation bubble and a small corner vortex. However, the formation of the recirculation bubble is destroyed by decreasing Froude number. Furthermore, the analysis of the size and strength of the recirculation bubbles is necessary in the case of the jet pump and the flame in combustion chambers.
Fiscal decentralization and human development index: examining the moderating effect of capital spending in Bali

Human Development Index is one of the indicators that can be used to measure the success or performance of a country or region in human development. In 2022, Bali Province was one of the provinces with a "high" HDI achievement but is still faced with a gap in the HDI achievement rate between each region in Bali Province. The gap in the HDI achievement rate of each region in Bali Province indicates that the fiscal decentralization process in the regional autonomy policy has not been able to run optimally. This research examines the effect of fiscal decentralization on the human development index of regencies/municipalities in Bali Province using capital expenditure as a moderating variable to explain contingency factors that are thought to influence the effect of fiscal decentralization on the human development index. Using data on HDI achievement and realization of regional revenue and expenditure budgets of Bali Province for the period 2014-2019. The analysis technique used is Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) with SPSS application. The results prove that partial fiscal decentralization has a significant positive effect on the human development index. Capital expenditure is able to weaken the positive effect of fiscal decentralization on the human development index. When a region has good regional financial independence, the local government will be able to manage its regional income in order to improve and improve public services, which will ultimately be able to improve the welfare of the community.
A Maximum Principle Applied to Quasi-Geostrophic Equations

We study the initial value problem for dissipative 2D Quasi-geostrophic equa- tions proving local existence, global results for small initial data in the super-critical case, decay of L p -norms and asymptotic behavior of viscosity solution in the critical case. Our proofs are based on a maximum principle valid for more general flows.
Relativistic Quantum Finance

Employing the Klein-Gordon equation, we propose a generalized Black-Scholes equation. In addition, we found a limit where this generalized equation is invariant under conformal transformations, in particular invariant under scale transformations. In this limit, we show that the stock prices distribution is given by a Cauchy distribution, instead of a normal distribution.