Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Thermal imaging in medicine

Abstract Introduction: Body temperature monitoring is one of the oldest and still one of the most basic diagnostic methods in medicine. In recent years thermal imaging has been increasingly used in measurements of body temperature for diagnostic purposes. Thermal imaging is non-invasive, non-contact method for measuring surface body temperature. Method is quick, painless and patient is not exposed to ionizing radiation or any other body burden. Application of thermal imaging in medicine: Pathological conditions can be indicated as hyper- or hypothermic patterns in many cases. Thermal imaging is presented as a diagnostic method, which can detect such thermal anomalies. This article provides an overview of the thermal imaging applications in various fields of medicine. Thermal imaging has proven to be a suitable method for human febrile temperature screening , for the detection of sites of fractures and infections , a reliable diagnostic tool in the detection of breast cancer and determining the type of skin cancer tumour. It is useful in monitoring the course of a therapy after spinal cord injury , in the detection of food allergies and detecting complications at hemodialysis and is also very effective at the course of treatment of breast reconstruction after mastectomy. With thermal imaging is possible to determine the degrees of burns and early detection of osteomyelitis in diabetic foot phenomenon. The most common and the oldest application of thermal imaging in medicine is the field of rheumatology . Recommendations for use and standards: Essential performance of a thermal imaging camera, measurement method, preparation of a patient and environmental conditions are very important for proper interpretation of measurement results in medical applications of thermal imaging. Standard for screening thermographs was formed for the human febrile temperature screening application. Conclusion: Based on presented examples it is shown that thermal imaging can be widely used also in the field of medicine. Implementation of every new technology in a daily clinical practice requires large number of measurements with such equipment compared by reference method for the purpose of clinical validation. The knowledge of measurement problematics is crucial. Collaboration between physicians and engineers on multi- and interdisciplinary level is of high importance for thermal imaging to win confidence of physicians and to gain reliability as a clinical diagnostic tool.
EXPLORING PERCEPTIONS OF EMPLOYERS ON COMMUNICATION SKILLS AMONG FRESH GRADUATES

Every employer wants their newly hired employees to possess vital employability skills that can enhance the performance and growth of their organisations. Employers rely on universities to provide university graduates to have been trained adequately before entering the workforce. Adequate employability skills possessed by prospective employees will certainly satisfy employers’ expectations. In the competitive 21st century, one tangible soft skill deems essential is communication skills. They prefer graduates who possess great soft and communication skills that can enhance their organisations’ growth and performance. Effective communication is considered one of the vital skills that most employers look for in their potential new employees to possess. How marketable graduates (prospective employees) is and how soon they could be hired successfully depends on the types of programmes, tasks and activities and skills they have acquired during their university years. This exploratory research paper reports findings based on the employers’ perceptions towards graduates whom they hired in their organisations. Date obtained from interviews with 3 employers from private company, semi-government and government bodies indicate some concern over the kind and the amount of communication skills our fresh graduates possess and exhibit. From these 3 employers, it was discovered that most fresh graduates lack negotiation skills and proper communication skills which include presentation skills and interviewing. Most fresh graduates lack certain social communication skills such as not being diplomatic. These employers suggest the needs for fresh graduates to be trained in authentic situations by giving them real life simulations. The training programmes designed need to allow them to showcase and display their abilities and skills from the various learning activities taught in Malaysian universities and at the same time encourage many community service responsibility (CSR) activities to inculcate not only problem-solving skills but also communication skills. It is also suggested that universities need to keep upgrading their communication programmes in order to produce employable graduates with better chances of being hired successfully by work markets.
Awareness and perception of preconception care among health workers in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching University, Zaria

Background: Preconception care (PCC) has been found to improve fetomaternal outcome but it is not widely practiced in Nigeria. Objective: To obtain information concerning the level of awareness, perception and practice of PCC among health workers with the view of providing recommendation for a framework for its implementation in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 280 health workers (doctors and nurses) using pretested self-administered, semi-structured questionnaires between November 2013 and January 2014. Analysis was done using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 16.0. Chi-square test was used to determine relationships between variables. Results: The response rate was 85.0% with 130 (54.2%) doctors and 109 (45.8%) nurses. Most (83.3%) of the respondents had heard of PCC, and 91.6% defined it correctly. Only 55 (23%) knew more than 75% of the components of PCC. The difference in knowledge of PCC between doctors and nurses and based on years of experience was statistically significant (c2 = 0.014). Only 114 (47.7%) had ever offered some form of PCC. The most common intervention was preconception folic acid administration in 33% of the respondents. The perceived obstacles to assessing PCC were poor information (88.3%), poor health seeking behaviour (68.6%) and unplanned pregnancies (60.7%). Majority 182 (76.2%) felt obstetricians should handle PCC followed by family physicians. Opportunistic delivery was cited as the best mode of delivery. Conclusion: The level of awareness of PCC is high among health workers, especially doctors. It can be offered opportunistically until full integration into the health care system. Training of health workers will improve its implementation.
Hubungan antara Kontrol Diri dengan Kecanduan Media Sosial (Instagram) pada Remaja di SMA Harapan 1 Medan

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara kontrol diri dengan kecanduan media sosial (Instagram) pada remaja di SMA swasta Harapan 1 Medan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Sampel penelitian ini sebanyak 62 remaja di kelas XI di SMA Harapan 1 Medan. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan purposive sampling. Pengambilan data dilakukan menggunakan dua skala, yaitu skala kontrol diri dengan kecanduan media sosial (Instagram). Analisis data menggunakan teknik korelasi product moment dengan rxy = - 0,419 ; p = 0,000 < 0,05, artinya terdapat hubungan negatif antara kontrol diri dengan kecanduan media sosial (Instagram) dengan asumsi bahwa semakin tinggi kontrol diri maka semakin rendah pula kecanduan media sosial (Instagram). Sebaliknya, semakin rendah kontrol diri maka akan semakin tinggi kecanduan media sosial (Instagram). Dengan demikian maka hipotesis yang diajukan diterima. Sumbangan efektif kontrol diri dalam kecanduan media sosial (Instagram) sebesar 17,6 % dan sisanya 82,4 % dipengaruhi oleh faktor-faktor lainnya.
Toward Real-time Assessment of Workload: A Bayesian Inference Approach

Workload management is of critical concern in teleoperation of unmanned vehicles, because high workload can lead to sub-optimal task performance and can harm human operators’ long-term well-being. In the present study, we conducted a human-in-the-loop experiment, where the human operator teleoperated a simulated High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) and performed a secondary visual search task. We measured participants’ gaze trajectory and pupil size, based on which their workload level was estimated. We proposed and tested a Bayesian inference (BI) model for assessing workload in real time. Results show that the BI model can achieve an encouraging 0.69 F1 score, 0.70 precision, and 0.69 recall.
A Novel Chaotic Interior Search Algorithm for Global Optimization and Feature Selection

ABSTRACT Interior Search Algorithm (ISA) is a recently proposed metaheuristic inspired by the beautification of objects and mirrors. However, similar to most of the metaheuristic algorithms, ISA also encounters two problems, i.e., entrapment in local optima and slow convergence speed. In the past, chaos theory has been successfully employed to solve such problems. In this study, 10 chaotic maps are embedded to improve the convergence rate as well as the resulting accuracy of the ISA algorithms. The proposed Chaotic Interior Search Algorithm (CISA) is validated on a diverse subset of 13 benchmark functions having unimodal and multimodal properties. The simulation results demonstrate that the chaotic maps (especially tent map) are able to significantly boost the performance of ISA. Furthermore, CISA is employed as a feature selection technique in which the aim is to remove features which may comprise irrelevant or redundant information in order to minimize the classification error rate. The performance of the proposed approaches is compared with five state-of-the-art algorithms over 21 data sets and the results proved the potential of the proposed binary approaches in searching the optimal feature subsets.
Optimal Dipole-Coil Ampere-Turns Design for Maximum Power Efficiency of IPT

An optimal ampere-turns design for a long-distance dipole-coil-based inductive power transfer (IPT) system for maximum power efficiency is proposed in this article. Assuming that specific requirements, which are the target load power, the physical size of the transmitting (Tx) and receiving (Rx) coils, and the distance between the Tx and Rx coils, are given, quantitative analyses on the optimal ampere-turns of loosely coupled Tx and Rx coils to satisfy the constraints with maximum power efficiency have been conducted in this article. With the proposed design process, the IPT system is expected to be designed and fabricated with minimal cost and time. The maximum experimental error is only 8.8% when the delivery power ranges from 20–200 W in the experiment results, thus demonstrating that the method proposed in this article can suggest a viable design direction of the IPT system.
Post-traumatic stress disorder and behavioral problems of parents and children after the 2015 Nepal earthquakes

Abstract This study examined the prolonged effects of parents’ PTSD and internalizing and externalizing problems on their children’s PTSD and internalizing and externalizing problems. The subjects were 200 pairs of Nepalese parents and children (aged 6–17 years) who had resided in refugee camps for 24 months following the 2015 Nepal earthquakes. PTSD among the parents was measured using the Impact Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) while their behavioral problems were measured using the Adult Self-Report in Nepali (ASR). PTSD among the children was measured using the Parent Report of Post-traumatic Symptoms (PROPS) and the Child Report of Post-traumatic Symptoms (CROPS) while their behavioral problems were measured using the Nepali version of the Child Behavior Checklist 6-18 (CBCL 6-18). The results showed that approximately half of the parents and children exhibited PTSD symptoms and over half of the parents and children exhibited internalizing problems requiring clinical intervention. Correlation analysis found a relatively strong connection between the parents’ PTSD and behavioral problems and their children’s PTSD and behavioral problems. Finally, the study found that the children’s reported PTSD score increased as the parents’ education level increased, and the parents’ internalizing score decreased. Parental PTSD was a significant variable in explaining children’s internalizing problems. Given the more serious the parents’ PTSD, the higher the children’s internalizing problems score, the results highlight the need for proper intervention for the parent and child survivors of natural disasters such as earthquakes.
Enterobacter sp. SA187 mediates plant thermotolerance by chromatin modification of heat stress genes

Global warming has become a critical challenge to food safety, causing severe yield losses of major crops worldwide. Heat acclimation empowers plants to survive under extreme temperature conditions but the potential of beneficial microbes to make plants thermotolerant has not been considered so far. Here, we report that the endophytic bacterium Enterobacter sp. SA187 induces heat tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana by reprogramming the plant transcriptome to a similar extent as acclimation. Acclimation induces priming of heat stress memory genes such as APX2 and HSP18.2 via the transcription factors HSFA1A, B, D, and E and the downstream master regulator HSFA2. hsfa1a,b,d,e and hsfa2 mutants compromised both acclimation and bacterial priming through the same pathway of HSF transcription factors. However, while acclimation transiently modifies H3K4me3 levels at heat stress memory gene loci, SA187 induces the constitutive priming of these loci. In summary, we demonstrate the molecular mechanism by which SA187 imparts thermotolerance in A. thaliana, suggesting that beneficial microbes might be a promising way to enhance crop production under global warming conditions.
Fast Dissolving Tablet of Levocetrizine Hydrochloride

Levocetrizine hydrochloride is an oral antihistamine and antiallergic agent, which blocking histamine receptors. It does not prevent the actual release of histamine from mast cells, but prevents it binding to its receptors. This in turn prevents the release of other allergy chemicals and increased blood supply to the area, and provides relief from the typical symptoms of hey fever and rhinitus allergic condition. The dose of Levocetrizine hydrochloride ranges from 5 to 10 mg twice in a day and it undergoes extensive first pass metabolism. Hence it has only 66% bioavailability. The half life of the drug 8 to 10 hours indicates the need for modified release dosage form. levocetrizine hydrochloride was chosen as model drug with an aim to developed fast dissolving tablet that improve bioavailability, patient compliance and rapid action in rhinitus allergic condition.
Validation francophone de l’Inventaire des capacités du soi altérées au sein d’adultes de la communauté et d’un échantillon clinique.

The current study aims to validate the French version of the Inventory of Altered Self-Capacities (IASC; Briere, 2000) in order to allow and facilitate the use of this measure for French-speaking researchers and clinicians. Results revealed a good internal consistency of every scales in both a clinical sample of clients seeking sex-therapy service in a large metropolitan area (n 395), and adults from the general population from the same area (n 959). Exploratory structural equation modelling (ESEM) indicated that the original structure of the questionnaire was a good representation of the data in both samples, supporting a first-order model with 7 factors. Descriptive analyses revealed that clients seeking sex-therapy reported statistically significant higher mean scores of altered self-capacities than adults from the general population. Bivariate analyses showed that altered self-capacities were associated with childhood cumulative trauma, anxious attachment and psychological distress. Overall, results indicated good psychometric qualities of the French version of the IASC that could allow French-speaking professionals to assess self-capacities in treatment with their clients, as well as in research protocols.
Click-cross-linked, doxorubicin-loaded hydrogels based on poly(styrene-alt-maleic anhydride)

A new type of hydrogels based on poly(styrene-alt-maleic anhydride) (PSMA) was prepared via Diels-Alder click chemistry. The formulations consisting of tetrazine-functionalized PSMA as a multi-clickable polymer and norbornene-ter-minated poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) as a polymeric cross-linker were used as precursors to give ultrafast hydrogels with controlled structures. The hydrogels formed within several minutes under a physiological condition without any catalyst, and their storage modulus ( G ′) values were in the range 0.3–1.7 kPa suitable for bio-applications. The pore structure and the release profile of doxorubicin hydrochloride (DOX·HCl) of the hydrogels could be manipulated by the molecular weight of PEG. The precursors exhibited practically no depressing effect of the normal HEK293 growth, while the DOX·HCl-loaded hydrogel presented significant anticancer activity towards HeLa cells. The results suggested this biocompatible hydrogel as a potential injectable drug depot for tumor sites.
Next-generation sequencing yields the first complete mitochondrial genome of the ruby dragonet Synchiropus sycorax (Syngnathiformes, Callionymidae)

Abstract The complete mitogenome sequence of the ruby dragonet Synchiropus sycorax was first determined using next-generation sequencing strategy in this study. The circle genome was 16,656 bp in length and consisted of 13 protein-coding genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, and 1 control region. The mitochondrial gene arrangement of S. sycorax is similar to those of most other fish species. Results from neighbor-joining phylogenetic analysis showed that S. sycorax clustered with S. splendidus and other species of the family Callionymidae. This study will be valuable for phylogenetic analysis of the genus Synchiropus and the other genera of the order Syngnathiformes.
PENGEMBANGAN MODUL MATAKULIAH STATISTIKA YANG TERINTEGRASI DENGAN MICROSOFT EXCEL DAN SPSS MENGGUNAKAN PENDEKATAN KECERDASAN LINGUISTIK

Modul merupakan salah satu bahan ajar yang dapat digunakan untuk membantu mencapai tujuan pembelajaran. Berdasarkan hasil observasi dan wawancara dengan dosen pengajar statistika dan mahasiswa prodi teknik informatika, dosen masih menggunakan bahan ajar berupa buku teks. Penyajian materi pada buku teks terkadang masih sulit dipahami mahasiswa. Namun, untuk mendapatkan buku teks yang lebih bagus pun, membutuhkan biaya yang relatif mahal. Oleh karena itu, perlu adanya bahan ajar yang memaparkan materi dengan jelas dan mudah dimengerti sehingga memudahkan mahasiswa dalam mempelajari statistika. Berdasarkan hal tersebut, dilakukanlah penelitian pengembangan yang bertujuan untuk menghasilkan modul matakuliah statistika yang terintegrasi dengan Excel dan SPSS menggunakan pendekatan kecerdasan linguistik, yang memenuhi kriteria valid, praktis dan efektif. Prosedur pengembangan produk mengikuti model pengembangan 4-D dari Thiagarajan tetapi pada penelitian ini tahapan yang digunakan adalah pendefinisian (define), perancangan (design), dan pengembangan (develop). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai dari validasi ahli adalah 2,4 sehingga modul memenuhi kriteria valid. Hasil observasi keterlaksanaan modul adalah 2,54 sehingga modul memenuhi kriteria praktis. Sedangkan untuk nilai tes akhir, 78% mahasiswa memperoleh nilai 75 ke atas. Selain itu, 61,6% mahasiswa menyatakan setuju dan 34,9% mahasiswa menyatakan sangat setuju terhadap penggunaan modul dalam pembelajaran. Tercapainya ketuntasan belajar dan adanya respon positif tersebut menunjukkan bahwa modul memenuhi kriteria afektif. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian secara keseluruhan, dapat disimpulkan bahwa modul yang dikembangkan telah memenuhi kriteria valid, praktis dan efektif.
Factors versus Composites: Guidelines for Choosing the Right Structural Equation Modeling Method

Structural equation modeling (SEM) is a widely applied and useful tool for project management scholars. In this Thoughtlet article, we critically reflect on the measurement philosophy underlying the two streams of SEM and their adequacy for estimating relationships among concepts commonly encountered in the field (e.g., team performance). We also discuss considerations to ponder when making the choice between the two types of SEM as well as between SEM and regression analysis.
The Effects of Making Public Service Employees Aware of Their Prosocial and Societal Impact: A Microintervention

Over the past decade, practitioners and scholars have intensified the discussions around people's expectations from their jobs and how public and private organizations can succeed in the war for talent. In this context, it has become obvious that people not only seek high salaries and career opportunities but also meaningfulness in their daily tasks. Although many public service jobs offer opportunities to help others (prosocial impact) or contribute to society (societal impact), employees tend to become accustomed to these positive aspects or forget about them. This article tests whether a microintervention that emphasizes employees' prosocial or societal impact can positively affect their well-being, intention to stay in the job, and willingness to recommend their respective jobs to others. The combined results of three preregistered experiments reveal that microinterventions can indeed have these effects, particularly if they focus on creating awareness about the jobs' societal impact.
Nutritional status of celiac and non-celiac children from Rajasthan, India

Purpose The aim of the study was to compare the nutritional status of children having celiac disease (CD) with those not having the disease in the age group of 7-12 years. Children not having CD were from first- and second-degree siblings of the children affected to match for family and environment. In Indian celiac pediatric population, studies on nutritional status of celiac children and comparisons with their siblings as reference have not been reported. Design/methodology/approach Children with CD (n = 50) and without CD (n = 25) were matched for age and were purposively selected. Nutritional assessment included anthropometry, biochemical, clinical and nutrient intake. Weight and height measurements were recorded as per the standardized techniques. Biochemical investigations were done by skilled technicians. A two-day 24-h dietary recall method was used for calculation of nutrient intake. The observations were categorized as celiac and non-celiac children and pre-adolescents in age group of 7-9 years and 10-12 years. Findings The issues of being underweight and of low height according to age among celiac children were rampant. The non-celiac children were comparatively taller than children with CD. The hemoglobin and serum iron were significantly lower in celiac than non-celiac group (p < 0.01). Energy intake was significantly higher (p < 0.05) in celiac pre-adolescents as compared to non-celiac children (7-9 years). The protein intake was higher in non-celiac children, and the difference was highly significant (p < 0.01). The fat consumption was higher in celiac pre-adolescents. The nutritional status of celiac children was poor as compared to non-celiac children. Originality/value The present study is an attempt to compare the nutritional status of celiac children with their siblings.