Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Closeness and distance: relationships and sexuality during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States

ABSTRACT The COVID-19 global pandemic has significantly impacted relationship and sexual intimacy dynamics. This study explores how social distancing and lockdown measures have influenced emotional and physical connectedness within relationships and sexuality. We conducted a national, cross-sectional survey of adults in the United States (N = 260) with online recruitment through Qualtrics from April-June 2020. Open-ended items were the primary focus of this study and were analysed using inductive thematic analyses using Dedoose online software with a team of three coders. Several relationship dynamic themes emerged from the data, including (1) no change; (2) general relationship changes; (3) emotional changes; (4) decreases in sexuality or sex drive; (5) increases in sexuality or sex drive. Negative effects on relationships stemmed primarily from time demands, stress, and social distancing; these may be positively affected by reductions in the COVID-19 pandemic rates. We also found positive results with increased amounts of time with partners and self-exploration, and uses of technology to bridge distance. Clinicians in both primary care and therapeutic settings may incorporate intimacy into their practice to support the integral nature of intimate relationships for many individuals.
Assessment of knowledge, awareness and acceptance of hepatitis B infection and its vaccination among dental students in metro city of western Maharashtra

Introduction: Hepatitis B infection is a potentially life-threatening liver infection caused by hepatitis B virus. It is considered as an important occupational hazard for dentists as they are at a greater risk of exposure to the virus from an infected patient. The present aim of the study is to evaluate knowledge, awareness and vaccination status on hepatitis B among dental students. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire study was conducted among dental students. The data was collected by a structured, self-administered and pre-tested questionnaire and analyzed. The statistical analysis was done using descriptive statistics. Results: In this study, there were a total of 150 participants between 18-35 years of age. 64% of the students were aware about different modes of transmission of hepatitis B. 96.6% of the students were aware of hepatitis B vaccine but only 53.3% had the knowledge about vaccination dosing schedule for adults. 70.7% dental students were vaccinated whereas 18% students were non-vaccinated. Among those, 38.6% of the students were partially vaccinated. Conclusion: Knowledge and awareness regarding Hepatitis B infection and its vaccination was satisfactory. Majority of the dental students were either fully or partially vaccinated. Therefore, the dental students must be encouraged to not only take the vaccination but also to complete their doses during their clinical practices.
Comparison of Leukocyte, Neutrophil, and Lymphocyte Levels in Child Patients that Experienced Breathlessness with COVID-19 and Non-COVID-19 (2020–2021) in Medan, Indonesia

BACKGROUND: COVID-19 is a disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2. Various risk factors affect the morbidity and mortality of COVID-19, such as age, gender, ethnicity, comorbid conditions, and laboratory parameters. Clinical manifestations of COVID-19 in children are asymptomatic mild degrees or with acute upper respiratory tract symptoms and moderate degrees with clinical pneumonia. In the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, several biomarkers are needed that can be useful in risk stratification to predict the severity and fatality of COVID-19. Several biomarkers are used as markers of disease progression to a critical degree, such as leukocytes, lymphocytes, platelets, interleukin-6, and serum ferritin. Increased leukocytes and neutrophils and decreased lymphocytes are associated with severity and mortality in COVID-19. Laboratory findings in children with COVID-19 include decreased lymphocytes, leukopenia, and increased procalcitonin. In severe COVID-19, children often have abnormal laboratory parameters that suggest a systemic inflammatory response. AIM: This study aims to compare leukocytes, neutrophils, and lymphocytes levels in children with the complaints of shortness of breath with COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 pediatric patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study is an analytic study with a cross-sectional approach to pediatric patients treated in Haji Adam Malik General Hospital Medan with the complaints of shortness of breath. Patient data were assessed based on the characteristic values of hemoglobin, leukocytes, neutrophils, lymphocytes, and COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction results and then analyzed using SPSS for Windows software. The study samples were 276 patients, with 43 confirmed positive COVID-19 patients and 233 negative patients. The source of this research data is data from the patient’s medical record for 1 year (2020–2021). RESULTS: The statistical analysis results found differences in the levels of leukocytes, neutrophils, and lymphocytes in children diagnosed with COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 (p < 0.05). However, there was no difference in hemoglobin levels in children who were congested with COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION: These results are consistent with several cases and previous studies where the levels of leukocytes, neutrophils, and lymphocytes can be used as a detection tool and a diagnostic and prognostic tool in COVID-19 patients.
The MAKRO Screening – an assessment tool for discourse deficits in adults with dysexecutive symptoms following TBI

ABSTRACT Introduction Discourse impairments are common sequelae following TBI. Even though handling discourse is thought to be a basic requirement for social participation and quality of life, few test procedures to assess discourse disorders have been developed so far. Objective The main aim of this prospective cohort study was to evaluate the use of the MAKRO Screening for detecting deficits in discourse production and reception in a group of participants with TBI in the post-acute and chronic phase and their relation to executive functions (EF) and severity of brain injury. Method Twenty individuals with TBI and a control group of healthy speakers performed on the MAKRO and on tests of EF (Regensburger Verbal Fluency Test; Tower of London; WAIS-IV digit span index). Group performance was evaluated on the basis of a scoring system and qualitative discourse analysis with focus on main concepts and coherence. Further, MAKRO scores were correlated with measures of EF. Outcomes Individuals with TBI demonstrated significantly poorer performance within all MAKRO subtests. Discourse analysis revealed fewer main concepts and more frequent use of thematically inappropriate utterances. Performance can be partly explained by severity of initial injury and executive disorders. MAKRO presents a reliable and functional measure for discourse impairments.
Comparing available JAK inhibitors for treating patients with psoriasis

ABSTRACT Introduction Cytokine blockers have revolutionized the management of psoriasis. While efficacious, not all patients respond, and treatment may lose efficacy over time. Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors target the Janus Kinase/Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription (JAK/STAT) transduction cascade from transmitting cytokine signals in psoriasis. Areas covered A PubMed search of phase I, II, and III clinical trials published between 2012 and 2021 utilizing the key terms: Janus kinase and psoriasis. Our search was expanded from clinical trials to further investigate the pathophysiology, standard of care, and safety and efficacy of JAK inhibitors in psoriasis. Expert opinion Current treatments for psoriasis include topicals, phototherapy, and systemic therapy. The subcutaneous or intravenous route of biologic administration presents a challenge as patients often prefer oral medications over injections and because of anti-drug antibody development. Tofacitinib is effective and has an overall mild-to-moderate safety profile but includes an FDA black box warning for increased risk of cardiovascular events and malignancy. Other JAK inhibitors have an acceptable safety profile and are effective in early clinical trials. Poor topical medication adherence should be considered when evaluating JAK inhibitors. Oral JAK inhibitors may provide a preferable route of administration and improved clinical outcomes.
Improving Computing Graduates Writing Skill using Constructivism based Blended Learning Model- An Action Research Study

Recognizing that technical report writing is an important employability skill, an action research study was embarked to examine the efforts of implementing writing interventions through constructivist based blended learning model to improve computing graduates writing skills. The research was implemented in 142 term for computing graduates of Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia. Data was collected through students' interviews and from Moodle Turnitin, Workshop, Forum and Wiki to analyse the benefits that the students perceived from each intervention to improve their writing for computing discipline. Encouraging results from this research suggest new avenues that the computing instructors can practise in their teaching learning process to help students improve their writing skills. In addition, students' confidence level increased and the approach encouraged a positive attitude towards writing.
Infliximab-Induced Vanishing Bile Duct Syndrome

Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a spectrum of pathology that can be classified by mechanism of injury or by type of observed hepatotoxicity. Vanishing bile duct syndrome (VBDS) is a group of acquired and genetic disorders that cause the destruction and disappearance of intrahepatic bile ducts, and cholestasis. VBDS typically presents with severe cholestatic hepatitis and can have immunoallergic features. Infliximab has been reported to rarely cause a cholestatic pattern of liver injury due to ductopenia characteristic of VBDS. Herein we present a clinical case of infliximab-induced DILI resulting in VBDS.
The new estimation formula of coefficient of friction in rolling-sliding contact surface under mixed lubrication condition for the power loss reduction of power transmission gears

This paper proposes new formulae for estimating the coefficient of friction at rolling-sliding contact surfaces under a mixed lubrication condition. The lubrication condition is expressed as a function of the ratio of the maximum height of surface roughness to the minimum oil film thickness under elasto-hydrodynamic lubrication. Empirical results are presented to verify the new formulae. Two-disc tests and gear tests were conducted. The measured values agreed well with the estimated values, confirming the usefulness of the proposed formulae. A program for evaluating mesh power loss by applying the new formulae is also explained using examples of several gear pair tests conducted on helical gears and conical involute gears.
The Interest of Technology Adoption in E-Commerce Mobile Apps Using Modified Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 in Indonesia

The development of e-commerce in Indonesia rapidly grows along with the consumer preference for online shopping. This study aims to analyze people’s interest in adopting popular e-commerce mobile apps in Indonesia with the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT 2) approach. Of the many e-commerce in Indonesia, only five popular e-commerce are the focus of this study. The quantitative method with the verification type was adopted. A survey was conducted and questionnaires were distributed online toward 400 respondents who are users of popular e-commerce in Indonesia. The collected data was analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS). The findings show that performance expectations and promotion conditions have a significant effect on behavioral intentions, and habits and behavioral intentions have a significant effect on use behavior. The moderator variable of age has a significant effect on the relationship between habit and use behavior, while price value, hedonic motivation, and habit on behavioral intention are moderated by the age variable. Gender variable as the second moderator did not have a significant effect on all relationships. The results can be used by e-commerce as an evaluation and map out future marketing strategies.
Effect of intercropping and ploughing on Mediterranean managed grasslands invaded by Oxalis pes-caprae.

Intercropping can increase crop productivity and control invasion by alien plants, giving at times more effective results than mechanical control. Oxalis pes-caprae L. (soursob) a South African perennial geophyte reproducing vegetatively by bulbs is invading Mediterranean communities around the world. Two adjacent fi eld experiments were conducted in a grassland infested for a long time by soursob in Menorca (Balearic Islands) to test whether intercropping using the grass Lolium multifl orum Lam. (ryegrass) or the legume Hedysarum coronarium L. (sulla) alone or in combination increased crop production and reduced invasion by soursob. Winter aboveground biomass removals were also conducted to test whether intercropping was more effective in controlling soursob invasion than
Supply chain performance and visit interest of restaurants: The role of buzz and viral marketing strategic

The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between buzz and viral marketing strategy on supply chain performance and visit interest of restaurants in Banten Indonesia. This type of research used explanatory with a quantitative approach using SEM-based variance analysis, this is because the dependent and independent variables in this study amounted to more than one so that they could use variance-based SEM to summarize the formulation of the analysis. The study was conducted on 120 restaurant owner respondents in the province. Banten Indonesia. The distribution of the questionnaire in this study was carried out in two stages, namely the distribution of online questionnaires via google form to restaurant owner consumers. The sampling technique used in this study is accidental sampling, namely the determination of the sample based on accidental samples. The results of this study are buzz marketing has a significant effect on supply chain performance, buzz marketing has a significant effect on visit interest, viral marketing has a significant effect on supply chain performance, viral marketing has a significant effect on visit interest, visit interest has a significant effect on supply chain performance.
Butterfly Counting on Uncertain Bipartite Networks

When considering uncertain bipartite networks, the number of instances of the popular graphlet structure the butterfly may be used as an important metric to quickly gauge information about the network. This Uncertain Butterfly Count has practical usages in a variety of areas such as biomedical/biological fields, E-Commerce and road networks. In this paper we formally define the uncertain butterfly structure (in which the existential probability of the butterfly is greater than or equal to some user-defined threshold t ) as well as the Uncertain Butterfly Counting Problem (to determine the number of unique instances of this structure on any uncertain bipartite network). We then examine exact solutions by proposing a non-trivial baseline (UBFC) as well as an improved solution (IUBFC) which reduces the time complexity and employs heuristics to further reduce the runtime in practice. In addition to exact solutions, we propose two approximate solutions via sampling, UBS and PES , which can be used to quickly estimate the Uncertain Butterfly Count, a powerful tool when the exact count is unnecessary. Using a range of networks with different edge existential probability distributions, we validate the efficiency and effectiveness of our solutions.
A preliminary assessment of availability and pricing of children's medicines in government hospitals and private retail pharmacies in a district of West Bengal in India

Background: A lack of availability of suitable pediatric formulation and high price are often the major hindrance to the better access of the essential treatment to the children. In the backdrop of paucity of literature addressing this problem in India and in particular West Bengal, the present work was planned. Aim and Objectives: This study has been a maiden approach to generate data regarding this issue in small scale and in an inexpensive way after conducting a survey in different government and private facilities in a district of West Bengal, India. Materials and Methods: This crosssectional study used “WHO Children’s Medicines Survey Form” to make a rapid assessment of availability and pricing of 20 core children’s medicine formulations among ten government hospitals and nine private retail pharmacies in the district of Burdwan in West Bengal during September-October 2009. In retail pharmacies, the actual price to the patient of the cheapest brand was documented. In public health facilities, procurement prices for medicines were obtained from state government’s Central Medical Stores (CMS) listing. Results: Overall, the availability was sub-optimal in all levels of public health facilities-30% in medical college pharmacy, 33% in the district reserve stores, 33.75% in sub-divisional hospitals, 32.25% in primary health centers, and in retail pharmacies was only 45%. Out of the 20 formulations, only two (ORS, paracetamol) were available in all the public and private retail pharmacies. Availability of anti-infectives was better than other medicines in both types of facilities. The variation of prices among different brands was wide. The cost of even the cheapest brand was much higher than corresponding government procurement price. Conclusion: This maiden effort reveals sub-optimal availability of core essential medicines for children in both public facilities and private retail pharmacies. However, medicines available in private pharmacies were much costlier compared to CMS procurement price. This is a matter of concern. A larger nation-wide study is the need of the hour with a greater focus on affordability and prescribing behavior.
An early view of the barriers to entry and career development in Building Engineering

The construction sector plays an important role in the global economy since it generates approximately 10% of the world GDP and employs around 7% of the workforce. Professional profiles for building engineers and barriers they may encounter when accessing the labor market as well as in their career development in the sector are researched. Having identified some variables as relevant barriers, this empirical research is exploratory in nature and adopts a descriptive and inferential approach, in order to analyze the influence of gender in the perception of barriers in two Spanish universities. Results show more difficult working circumstances for women, which allows us to reflect on the consequences of these early perceptions on the career development of the next generation of both male and female building engineers.
Dietary intake, energy availability and weight control practices of male apprentice jockeys residing at the SA Jockey Academy

II OPSOMMING . IV LIST OF TABLES . VIII LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS . IX LIST OF ADDENDA . XI CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION . 1 1.1 BACKGROUND . 1 1.2 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES . 2 1.3 HYPOTHESIS . 3 1.4 RESEARCH TEAM . 3 1.5 STRUCTURE OF MINI-DISSERTATION . 3 CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW. 5 2.
Evaluation of Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Germplasm at Kafa Zone, South West Ethiopia

Bread wheat germplasm has wide genetic diversity, which means it can withstand a lot of biotic and abiotic stresses. Despite the presence of bread wheat germplasm diversity in Ethiopia, wheat production in the Kafa Zone is significantly lower than the national average. The ultimate goal of this research was to determine the genetic diversity of grain yield and yield components of bread wheat. One hundred bread wheat accessions with 3 local checks were evaluated in augmented randomized complete block design at Kafa Zone, Gewata Woreda Shupa site, during the 2018–19 growing season. The mean performance of the accessions revealed that accession number 29812 yielded more grain than the others. Spike length, number of seeds per spike, biomass yield, and harvest index all had moderate genotypic coefficients of variation. Spike length, number of seeds per spike, thousand seed weight, biomass yield, and harvest index all had moderate-to-high heritability and also all the above-listed traits had moderate-to-high genetic advance as a percentage of the mean. This means that practical improvement of these essential traits can be achieved by effective and satisfactory selection. Grain yield has positive correlations with grain filling period, number of productive tillers, spike length, number of seeds per spike, thousand seed weight, and biomass yield. The principal component analysis grouped all of the traits into four main components. Seven clusters and one ungrouped accession were formed from the accessions. Cluster IV and cluster VI had the greatest intercluster distance (D2 = 104.77) among the clustered groups, suggesting the probability of selecting a parental genotype for hybridization. However, the current result is merely indicative and cannot be used to draw firm conclusions. As a result, the experiment should be replicated in different locations and seasons for greater consistency.
Study on prevalence of obesity using different scales and its association with hypertension among the elderly in a district of Gujarat

Introduction: In older adults, excess weight is associated with a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease, metabolic disease, several important cancers, and numerous other medical conditions. Several indices such as body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) are used to classify general. Some studies also reported that WC and WHR is a better indicator of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk than BMI and WHR. Aims and Objective: 1. To estimate the prevalence of obesity among the elderly using three scale viz. BMI, WHR, and WHtR 2. To compare the results of these three-scale used for assessment of obesity 3. To determine the presence of association between obesity and hypertension if any. Material and Methods: For selection of the area, in both the urban and rural areas, the sampling units were enumerated and samples were collected from them. The estimated geriatric population combined in both Urban and Rural areas amounted to 12,220 (7% of geriatric population as per Census 2001), out of which 5% was selected as sample. This came out to be 611 elderly subjects which were selected equally from both urban and rural areas. For assessment of obesity BMI, WHR, and WHtR were measured. Assessment of hypertension was as per JNC classification. Result: Prevalence of obesity as per BMI in the urban area was found to be 40%, whereas that in rural areas was found to be 47.4%. WHR and WHtR showed higher prevalence in rural areas (70%) and also in urban areas (60%). BMI and WHR were significantly associated with hypertensive status of elderly. Conclusion: Anthropometric assessments of obesity like WHR and WHTR are more sensitive indicators of obesity among the elderly. BMI is found to be significantly associated with hypertension as well in the present study. Logistic regression showed that the association of BMI with hypertension was higher than other obesity assessments.