Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Acute effects of nitric oxide inhalation in ARDS: A dose finding study at steady state kinetics

Background: Inhaled Nitric oxide (INO) decreases pulmonary artery pressures and improves oxygenation in patients with ARDS. Aim: To evaluate the dose response to 1-20 parts per million (ppm) INO in ARDS, by noting changes in oxygenation, pulmonary artery systolic pressures (PASP) and to determine optimum dose. Methodology and Design: Prospective study. Setting: 10 bed general intensive care unit. Patients: 13 consecutive patients with ARDS. Interventions: INO was given between 1-20 ppm with 15 minutes at each concentration via an insufflator from a high pressure source, to the inspiratory limb of the ventilator. Study had ascending and descending phase. Results and Conclusions: The optimum dose of INO to improve oxygenation was between 3 and 10 ppm. PaO2 improvement was independent of pulmonary haemodynamic changes. The pulmonary haemodynamic changes needed higher INO initially. Once stabilized, INO could be brought down to concentrations at which maximum improvement in PaO2 occurred. The 'responders' had lesser duration of pre INO ventilation and lower PaO2/FiO2.
Preparation of 99m Tc-Kanamycin Using a Direct Labeling Method

Infectious diseases are still the leading cause of death in the world. The accurate technique for early detection and determination of the exact location of infection in the body is still needed. Nuclear techniques are capable for this purpose while other techniques such as MRI, USG and CT-SCAN sometimes cannot be applied. 99m Tc-kanamycin radiopharmaceutical is complex of kanamycin and technetium-99m radionuclide, was used for bacterial detection of infection. The labeling studies of 99m Tc-kanamycin has been carried out by the indirect labeling method using pyrophosphate as a co-ligand with the results of labeling efficiency above 95% . However, the presence of radiochemical impurities in the form of 99m Tc-pyrophosphate in the indirect labeling have to be considered which may interfere the imaging result . This study aimed to determine the optimum labeling conditions of 99m Tc-kanamycin by direct labeling method . Kanamycin was successfully labeled with technetium-99m through direct labeling method. The labeling efficiency was determined by ascending paper chromatography using Whatman 3 paper as the stationary phase, and acetone as the mobile phase to separate the radiochemical impurities in the form of 99m Tc-pertechnetate. While impurities in the form of 99m Tc-reduced were separated using the stationary phase ITLC-SG and 0.5 N NaOH as mobile phase . The experiment result showed that the optimum labeling conditions obtained by using 5 mg kanamycin, 30 µg SnCl 2 . 2H 2 O, and pH of labeling was 9. The incubation time of labeling was 30 min at room temperature, provided labeling efficiency of 92.31 ± 1.74 %. The successful of kanamycin labeling with high efficiency makes 99m Tc-kanamycin can potentially be used as a radiopharmaceutical for the early detection of infectious diseases Received: 04 October 2014 ; Revised: 28 June 2015; Accepted: 11 August 2015
New, emerging and re-emerging fungal diseases on medicinal and aromatic plants in European domain

Plant diseases cause agricultural and economic loss and impact negatively on human and animal health through mycotoxins and allergens produced by them. They also have consequences for biodiversity conservation. The pathogens could be classified in five categories: new - detected within the last five years; emerging - have always been present in an area but have grown in importance over the years; re-emerging - have been previously controlled but are once more a major problem associated with chemical resistance or changes in management or cultivars; threatening - not reported or limited in distribution in Europe and chronic-spreading – known for longer than 20 years and causing increased concern. Diseases emerge or re-emerge due to changes in farming practices, development of new strains of the pathogen, climate change, introduction of the pathogen to new geographical locations, or introduction of more efficient pathogen vectors. During the last years emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) are of special concern to researchers. Among all pathogens fungi are responsible for the greatest damage to plants in both agricultural and natural ecosystems. They represent over 70 % of all plant pathogens and over 30 % of plant EIDs. Surveys on fungal diseases of medicinal and aromatic plants have been carried out in the framework of several research projects between Germany, Bulgaria, Lithuania and Poland in the last two decades. EIDs have been reported, either as novel pathogens or as familiar pathogens affecting new host species. The importance of the problem could be illustrated by such examples as some phytopathogenic fungi on Apiaceae and Lamiaceae hosts discussed in the present work.
SUPERVISED PATTERN RECOGNITION TECHNIQUES FOR CLASSIFICATION OF EUCALYPTUS SPECIES FROM LEAVES NIR SPECTRA

Three supervised pattern recognition methods (SPRM) were evaluated to discriminate between Eucalyptus globulus and Eucalyptus nitens species applying near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy on leaves. The methods used were k-nearest neighbor (KNN), soft modeling class analogy (SIMCA) and discriminant partial least squares (PLS-DA). First and second derivatives were used as transform techniques and mean-center (MC) and autoscaling (AS) as preprocessing techniques. The training set was constitued by 288 samples and 20 samples were used as validation set. A significant difference between the assayed methods was not observed, however best results for separation of classes and prediction rate were obtained when first derivative and MC were used for all the recognition pattern methods. Use of leaves and NIR spectroscopy avoids the destructive usual wood analysis in forest industries and facilities the fast classification of these species for forest applications.
The complex structure of Abell 2345: a galaxy cluster with non-symmetric radio relics

Context. The connection of cluster mergers with the presence of extended, diffuse radio sources in galaxy clusters is still debated. Aims. We aim to obtain new insights into the internal dynamics of the cluster Abell 2345. This cluster exhibits two non-symmetric radio relics well studied through recent, deep radio data. Methods. Our analysis is based on redshift data for 125 galaxies acquired at the Telescopio Nazionale Galileo and on new photometric data acquired at the Isaac Newton Telescope. We also use ROSAT/HRI archival X-ray data. We combine galaxy velocities and positions to select 98 cluster galaxies and analyze the internal dynamics of the cluster. Results. We estimate a mean redshiftz� = 0.1789 and a line-of-sight (LOS) velocity dispersion σV ∼ 1070 km s −1 . The two- dimensional galaxy distribution reveals the presence of three significant peaks within a region of ∼1 h −1 70 Mpc (the E, NW, and SW peaks). The spectroscopic catalog confirms the presence of these three clumps. The SW and NW clumps have similar mean velocities, while the E clump has a larger mean velocity (ΔVrf ∼ 800 km s −1 ); this structure causes the presence of the two peaks we find in the cluster velocity distribution. The difficulty in separating the galaxy clumps leads to a very uncertain mass estimate M ∼ 2 ×10 15 h −1 70 M� . Moreover, the E clump well coincides with the main mass peak as recovered from the weak gravitational lensing analysis and is off-set to the east from the BCG by ∼1.3 � . The ROSAT X-ray data also show a very complex structure, mainly elongated in the E-W direction, with two (likely three) peaks in the surface brightness distribution, which, however, are off-set from the position of the peaks in the galaxy density. The observed phenomenology agrees with the hypothesis that we are looking at a complex cluster merger occurring along two directions: a major merger along the ∼E-W direction (having a component along the LOS) and a minor merger in the western cluster regions along the ∼N-S direction, roughly parallel to the plane of the sky. The eastern radio relic is elongated in the direction perpendicular to that of the major merger, while the peculiar, western radio relic is elongated in the direction perpendicular to the bisecting of the two merger directions. Conclusions. Our scenario for the internal dynamics of Abell 2345 strongly supports the use of the "outgoing merger shocks" model to explain the two radio relics, suggesting a consistent justification for their asymmetry.
Designing Enterprise Decisional System with Agent Based System

Facing problems related to the information systems (IS) evolution and consequently decisional systems (DS), conceptual models must facilitate the organisational environment representing in which the (IS) may evolve and strategic objectives on which they must align so as to understand the imposed requirements for their development. Thus, changes have to attend an alignment of (IS) and (DS) within optimising and strategic stakes of the enterprise. Enterprises are increasingly information centric, and recent trends reveal that most competitive businesses require more agility in their enterprise information system and decisional system to strategically position themselves in their environment. As a solution, we suggest a multi-agent approach for the DS modelling. This approach is based on a referential framework to analyse the requirements of strategic alignment and agent technology. The decisional multiagent system proposed is composed of three sub-systems: extracting and uploading sub-system, data mining sub-system and analysis and decision support sub-system. The objective of this work is to give an overview of the DS concepts. In order to describe this central concept in the research on decisional systems, we will refer to all theoretical supports of these systems integrating the approach of situational decision and the question of the necessary architecture to implement these systems.
The Geochemistry, Mineralogy, and Petrology of Basalts from the West Philippine and Parece Vela Basins and from the Palau-Kyushu and West Mariana Ridges, Deep Sea Drilling Project Leg 59

Legs 59 and 60 of the International Phase of Oceanic Drilling (IPOD) were designed to study the nature and history of volcanism of the active Mariana arc, its currently spreading inter-arc basin (the Mariana Trough), and the series of inactive basins and intervening ridges that lie to the west (Fig. 1). The older basins and ridges were drilled during Leg 59 as the first part of a transect of single-bit holes drilled in each major basin and ridge. The eastern part of the transect—the technically active region—was drilled during Leg 60. The evolution of island-arc volcanos and magma genesis associated with lithospheric subduction remain some of the most complex petrologic problems confronting us. Many types of source material (mantle, oceanic crust, continental crust) and an unusually wide range of possible physical conditions at the time of magma genesis must be identified even before the roles of partial melting and subsequent magma fractionation, mixing, and contamination can be assessed. The present-day Mariana arc is characterized by a steeply dipping Benioff zone, which becomes essentially vertical at depths greater than 200 km (Kanamori, 1977). The slope of the Benioff zone is thought to be greatest below the active volcanos of the northern Mariana arc and to become shallower (to the south) beneath the inactive volcanic islands of Guam and Saipan. Subduction below the Mariana arc is relatively aseismic, and coupling between the upper and lower (subducted) plates is weak or effectively nonexistent (Kanamori, 1977). More recent results from drilling in the trench and fore-arc regions of the Mariana arc not only suggest the lack of an accretionary sedimentary prism, but extensional tectonics within the fore-arc sediments suggest a tensional stress regime within the trench region (Leg 60 Scientific Party, 1979). Thus there is clear evidence that the Pacific plate is subducting spontaneously with relatively little resistance from the upper plate. During the Pliocene, the Mariana Trough began to open about a north-south trending axis, effectively splitting the West Mariana Ridge from the active Mariana arc (Karig, 1975). The topography and magnetic fabric of the Parece Vela Basin suggest a similar origin—the sundering of the Palau-Kyushu Ridge in the late Oligocene (Karig, 1975). The origin of the West Philippine Basin is less clear, however, and the age and magnetic fabric of this basin remain controversial. Recent studies of rocks dredged from the Mariana Trough (Hart et al., 1972), the Lau Basin (Hawkins, 1976), and the Scotia Sea (Saunders and Tarney, 1979) all reveal that these basins are floored by basalts geochemically similar to basalts erupted at mid-ocean ridges. The formation of active back-arc basins (e.g., the East Scotia Sea, Barker 1970) in the Mariana Trough (Karig et al., 1978) is considered by many authors to be the result of seafloor spreading broadly similar to that associated with a mid-ocean ridge (e.g., Karig, 1971).
SELF-SELECTING ROBUST LOGISTIC REGRESSION MODEL

Logistic regression model is the most common model used for the analysis of binary data. However, the problem of atypical observations in the data has an unduly effect on the parameter estimates. Many researchers have developed robust statistical model to solve this problem of outliers. Gelman (2004) proposed GRLR, a robust model by trimming the probability of success in LR. The trimming values in this model were fixed and the user is required to specify this value well in advance. In particular this study developed SsRLR model by allowing the data itself to select the alpha value. We proposed a Restricted LR model to substitute the LR in presence of outliers. We proved that the SsRLR model is the more robust to the presence of leverage points in the data. Parameter estimations is done using a full Bayesian approach implemented in WinBUGS 14 software.
Extension the Shelf-Life of Fresh Golden Rainbow Trout via Ultra-Fast Air orCryogenic Carbon Dioxide Super Chilling

The objective of this study was to evaluate the possibilities of ultra-fast air or cryogenic super chilling by dry ice (carbon dioxide) for prolongation the shelf life of fresh golden albino of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), and to evaluate its effect on the fish quality comparing with flake ice chilling. The gutted fish 2 h post mortem was packed in transparent plastic polyvinyl dichloride bags with zipper. The first (control) sample was stored chilled at 0°C to 4°C. The second group was cryogenic super chilled by dry ice (CO2) at -78°C with steam flow 0.5 m/s. The third group was ultra-fast super chilled with air at -20°C with air flow 3 m/s and stored at 2°C to 3°C. All samples were examined on 0, 7th, 14th and 21st day of storage. On 21st d of storage comparison between supper chilled samples and flake ice chilled control indicated lower as follows: pH with 18.2%, TVB-N with 24.1%, FFA 9.5 times, POV about 2.5 times, TBARS and FAN approximately 2 times. The 10.40 mg cadaverine/ kg in cryogenic dry CO2 super chilled golden rainbow trout was only determined. Sensory data show a continued acceptability of fish to 14 days for super chilled (to 21st d) than in flake ice chilled (only to 7th d). Microbiological shelf life was determined as 16-18 days and 10-12 days, respectively. The conclusion was made that the ultra-fast air flow super chilling retains better sensory qualities of golden rainbow trout while super chilling with dry carbon dioxide.The objective of this study was to evaluate the possibilities of ultra-fast air or cryogenic super chilling by dry ice (carbon dioxide) for prolongation the shelf life of fresh golden albino of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), and to evaluate its effect on the fish quality comparing with flake ice chilling. The gutted fish 2 h post mortem was packed in transparent plastic polyvinyl dichloride bags with zipper. The first (control) sample was stored chilled at 0°C to 4°C. The second group was cryogenic super chilled by dry ice (CO2) at -78°C with steam flow 0.5 m/s. The third group was ultra-fast super chilled with air at -20°C with air flow 3 m/s and stored at 2°C to 3°C. All samples were examined on 0, 7th, 14th and 21st day of storage. On 21st d of storage comparison between supper chilled samples and flake ice chilled control indicated lower as follows: pH with 18.2%, TVB-N with 24.1%, FFA 9.5 times, POV about 2.5 times, TBARS and FAN approximately 2 times. The 10.40 mg cadaverine/ kg in cryogenic dry CO2 super chilled golden rainbow trout was only determined. Sensory data show a continued acceptability of fish to 14 days for super chilled (to 21st d) than in flake ice chilled (only to 7th d). Microbiological shelf life was determined as 16-18 days and 10-12 days, respectively. The conclusion was made that the ultra-fast air flow super chilling retains better sensory qualities of golden rainbow trout while super chilling with dry carbon dioxide.
Backwards Memory Allocation and Improved OIT

Order independent transparency (OIT) is a graphics technique which sorts surfaces per-pixel for correct alpha blending. The sorting stage requires relatively large amounts of temporary memory in shaders that is usually conservatively allocated at a maximum, which impacts occupancy and performance. To address this issue we introduce backwards memory allocation (BMA), a strategy which creates a set of shaders with varying static allocation size in lieu of dynamic allocation. Batches of threads are then executed directly with the appropriate shader. This also allows optimizations for each generated shader such as choosing the sorting algorithm based on allocation size with no additional overhead. BMA gives both a more flexible OIT (BMA-OIT) for dynamic scenes of varying depth complexity and up to a 3 speedup.
Distributed Ledger Management for an Organization using Blockchains

In the financial systems of the modern era, trust has always been a missing entity; concentrations of power and trust have given birth to numerous breakdowns. To resolve the problems at this end, the paper attempts for a solution using Blockchains, a data structure that allows for the creation of cryptically secured distributed tamperproof ledgers. The paper discusses the data structure and further disserts on the case study in consideration.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION: WHAT THE RESEARCH SHOWS IS WORKING AND WHY

Recent trends in academic leadership development are instructive for those in the academy as well as practitioners. This brief review of literature regarding leadership development in higher education reveals at least four elements that most leadership programs include in the curricula. Practitioners may critique these curricular elements and suggest additions or deletions based on their own leadership experience. They may also find it helpful to reflect on the inclusion or omission of these elements in their own informal leadership development and the development of those they lead. Those in higher education may evaluate the leadership development curriculum of their own institution against the backdrop of the best practices, empirical evidence, and observations of theorists reviewed in this article. This review may also suggest to them new directions for further research or new questions for dialogue with practitioners. Bass (1990) stated that leadership education is of major importance in higher education.
I. Conceptual Framework of the Study

The first years of teaching are well known as being the most challenging of new graduates’ careers, corresponding to the highest attrition rates. Numbers of novice teachers leaving the profession during the first three years are universally high. The challenges faced by novice teachers vary from struggling with classroom management issues to coping with lesson planning, to name just two. In Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, novice Emirati teachers face additional dimensions to these challenges, in that they are joining public schools which are undergoing substantial educational reform. They are also in the minority as Emirati English medium teachers, working among mainly Western teaching staff. We interviewed a group of Emirati primary school teachers during their first year of teaching. It was found that they had faced multiple challenges, some of which are universal among novice teachers, such as managing student behavior and learning to cope with their new workload. However, they also faced additional unique challenges, such as navigating inter-cultural relationships with colleagues, and balancing their new working lives with their demanding home lives.
Weather Variability, Agriculture and Rural Migration: Evidence from State and District Level Migration in India

This study explores the three-way linkage between weather variability, agricultural performance and internal migration in India. It estimates a two-equation model, which examines variations in weather that influence crop yield and identifies the resulting effect on the rate of migration. The analysis uses two variants of migration data - inter-state out-migration and intra-state district-level in-migration - reported in the Indian Census. The results suggest that the impact of yield changes on the migration rate depend on both the inter-play between inter- and intra-district migration rates as well as the crop under consideration. Migration is certainly a potential adaptation strategy for people adversely affected by the impact of weather and climate change. The findings suggest that weather related changes in agricultural productivity do contribute to migration in India; however, these inter-linked effects have, at least thus far, been relatively small.
CONSUMERS ’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS “ MAMAK ” FOOD IN MALAYSIA

Malaysia is a unique country. There are various races and ethnics of people living together in harmony and as such there are many ethnic foods for example “Mamak” food. “Mamak” food is popular among Malaysian and can be found from roadside stalls to café or bistro concept restaurants. The objective of this study is to provide an insight into customers dining intention to “Mamak” restaurants measuring the service quality and food attributes. A questionnaire survey was administered in this study and result showed that only one of the factor of service quality that is assurance and one variable of food attributes that is aroma, have greater influence on customers dining intention. The findings in this study can be used by other concepts restaurants to develop a competitive advantage that will further promote Malaysia as an interesting and colorful gastronomic tourism destination in the world. Field of Research: “Mamak” restaurant, restaurant, dining intention, service quality, food attributes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1305 3rd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH ( 3rd ICBER 2012 ) PROCEEDING 12 13 MARCH 2012. GOLDEN FLOWER HOTEL, BANDUNG, INDONESIA ISBN: 978-967-5705-05-2. WEBSITE: www.internationalconference. com.my