Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the cancer survivors’ unmet needs measure among gynecological cancer patients in Indonesia

Background: The number of gynecological cancer survivors in Indonesia is growing, yet little is recognized about their supportive care needs due to a lack of validated assessment to measure them. This study aimed to culturally adapt the Cancer survivors? unmet needs into Indonesian language and to test its validity and reliability for Indonesian gynecological cancer patients. Methods: We performed the translation and adaptation of the Cancer survivors? unmet needs based on Beaton? s cross-cultural adaptation process of self-report measure. We then evaluated the psychometric properties of Cancer survivors? unmet needs -Indonesian with 298 participants from three hospitals across Indonesia. Results: Five factors were extracted from Exploratory Factor Analysis with factor loading >0.4. Cancer survivors? unmet needs - Indonesian had negative correlations with The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-C30, indicating that the higher score of unmet needs resulted in the lower score of quality of life. The Cronbach? s ? coefficient for the Cancer survivors? unmet needs - Indonesian ranged from 0.75-0.95. Conclusions: The Cancer survivors? unmet needs - Indonesian version offers a valid and reliable scale for assessing supportive care needs among Indonesian gynecological cancer patients. The Cancer survivors? unmet needs-Indonesian could help clinicians to assess supportive care needs among Indonesian gynecological cancer patients. The low-resource countries such as Indonesia could use the evidence from the Cancer survivors? unmet needs assessment to develop the supportive care service in the clinical settings.
River detection based on feature fusion from synthetic aperture radar images

Abstract. Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data that can collect information day and night is widely applied in both military and civilian life for security, environmental, and geographical systems. However, detection of rivers in such images is still a challenging problem because rivers are complex with various directions and branches. We aim to detect rivers from SAR images and propose an algorithm combining saliency features, multifeature fusion, and active contour model. The proposed method first filters the image and extracts the global saliency features, which are different from traditional river detection approaches that are mostly based on edge information. A feature fusion technique based on principal component analysis is then applied to merge the saliency features to achieve optimal feature map. Finally, an active contour model is applied to detect the river. Our major contributions are characterizing the rivers by their saliency features, introducing a feature fusion method, and designing an improvement strategy. Experimental results and assessments show that the algorithm is effective and can achieve competitive performance compared with other methods.
Wideband Circularly Polarized Antenna Using Single-Arm Coupled Asymmetric Dipoles

This article presents a novel design concept to realize a wideband circularly polarized (CP) antenna by using single-arm coupled asymmetric dipoles (SCADs). First, an impedance compensation method is developed to obtain flat antenna input impedance by designing different arm lengths of the asymmetric dipole. Then, a single-arm coupling method is introduced to improve the antenna bandwidth. Four asymmetric dipoles are bent and sequentially coupled to each other among the long arms of the dipoles. By elaborately adjusting the coupling among the long arms, improved bandwidth and compact radiator size are achieved simultaneously. In addition, to further enhance and optimize the operating bandwidth of the antenna implementation, impedance matching strip and interdigital structure are introduced into SCADs. To verify the design concept, a prototype of the SCAD antenna was designed, fabricated, and measured. Experimental results agree well with the simulations, showing a wide impedance bandwidth of 108% (1.53–5.12 GHz) and an axial ratio (AR) bandwidth of 96% (1.78–5.06 GHz). To the best of our knowledge, the proposed design concept of SCADs is first used to design a wideband CP antenna. Both the simulated and measured results prove that the proposed antenna is a promising candidate for modern broadband CP applications.
Cardiovascular and sexual health effects of postmenopausal testosterone therapy

Introduction: Testosterone is frequently used as part of postmenopausal hormone therapy (HT) but few preparations have been approved for use in women. The effects of androgens on the female cardiovascular (CV) system remain poorly understood and concerns exist over the long-term CV safety of testosterone therapy. This study aimed to investigate the CV effects of the transdermal testosterone patch (TTP) in postmenopausal women, on concomitant HT, using surrogate markers for CV disease. Methods: This open label pilot study investigated the effects of 12 weeks TTP on arterial stiffness and endothelial function in 21 postmenopausal women. Primary outcome measures were augmentation index (AIx), assessed by pulse wave analysis (PWA), reactive hyperaemic index (RHI) using peripheral arterial tonometry (PAT) and insulin resistance using the homeostasis model (HOMA-IR). Libido (brief profile of female sexual function (B-PFSF)), anthropometry, lipids and serum hormone levels were also assessed. Results: Testosterone was associated with significantly improved libido (increased B-PFSF score 5.05 points (p<0.0001)), increased total testosterone (1.3 nmol/L, p<0.0001) and free androgen index (2.0, p<0.001). Hip circumference significantly reduced (-0.74 cm, p<0.05) but there was no change in weight, body mass index, waist circumference or blood pressure. Total cholesterol was unchanged, but there were small but significant decreases in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (-0.25 mmol/L, p<0.05) and lipoprotein (a) levels (-3.11mg/L , p<0.05). Fasting insulin, fasting glucose and insulin resistance were unchanged. There was no change to AIx (1.07, 95% CI -3.85-1.72, p=0.43), or RHI (0.06, 95% CI 0.19-0.31, p=0.61) but there was a significant increase in salbutamol-mediated vasodilatation (p<0.05), assessed by PWA. Conclusion: These data suggest that short-term physiological testosterone does not adversely affect arterial stiffness and may improve markers of endothelial function. Testosterone use was associated with reductions in HDL cholesterol and lipoprotein (a), but whether this has significant long-term CV effects remains unclear.
Forgiveness among mothers of female adolescents who experienced unwanted pregnancy

Unwanted pregnancy is an issue that affects, not only the individual who got pregnant, but also their mothers. Such a traumatic experience may cause psychological distress in these mothers, affecting their overall psychological well-being. This study aimed to explore the process of maternal forgiveness experienced by mothers in dealing with their children who had unwanted pregnancy. Qualitative method was applied in this research. Participants were selected by purposive sampling technique. Three mothers of young women who experienced unwanted pregnancy participated in this research. The results highlight the forgiveness process experienced by three participants. Forgiveness process start with negative emotion of the mothers, followed by giving empathy to her daughter as part of the forgiveness process. Self contemplation plays a crucial role on mothers’ transition from feeling negative emotions to giving emphaty to their daughters.
Experience of health information seeking of middle-aged Chinese immigrants

TITLE: Experience of Health Information Seeking Of Middle-Aged Chinese Immigrants AUTHOR: Chih-Ju Chen The purpose of this study was to explore the experience of health information seeking among middle-aged Chinese immigrants and to identify factors which influenced health information seeking and utilization behaviors and perceptions. An exploratory qualitative description design was used (Sandelowski, 2000) with convenience sampling procedures. Four focus group interviews, guided by a semi-structured funnel-based interview questions, were conducted with twenty-one Chinese-speaking middle-aged immigrants. Three individual interviews were also conducted to offer additional insights and depth on the research questions. Findings demonstrated that health information seeking in this group was strongly related to their interactions with the health care system and health care providers. Eight major themes were found: (a) symptom driven knowledge needs, (b) grabbing the rice straw, (c) doing what they think is right, (d) language and cultural barriers, (e) lack ofknowledge, (f) mistrust of westerners, (g) poor system support, and (h) powerlessness and "outsider" statusbeing a foreigner forever. Findings suggested that health care providers need to carefully examine whether they have gained the trust from this group and have provided culturally and linguistically sound health information to their Chinese patients.
Convolutional Neural Network Based Landcover Analysis of Satellite Images

This paper introduces the application of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for landcover analysis of satellite images. The development of remote sensing techniques makes abundant aerial color and hyperspectral imagery accessible, which brings challenges to efficient data analysis. As a powerful feature representation learning method, CNN is a good candidate for such tasks. Several pre-processing methods and network structures are investigated in this paper. They are able to achieve high accuracy on testing data. The results suggest that network proposed in this paper can be used as an accurate and efficient system to classify landcover usage.
UAV-Assisted Networks Through a Tunable Dependent Model

In existing works of performance analysis of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) assisted networks, the location dependence between macro base stations (MBSs) and UAVs has not been considered. Considering UAV’s particular agility, this letter proposes a tunable model for dependent deployment, and analyzes the performance of the setup via stochastic geometry. Specifically, to avoid the strong mutual interference between UAVs and MBSs, UAVs are only deployed in the macro cell boundaries, of which area fraction can be adjusted. In addition, we obtain a lower bound on the coverage probabilities (CPs) of MBS users and CP expression of UAV users. The results show that the CPs of UAV users in cell boundaries are significantly increased about 51% by the selective addition of UAVs, when signal to interference ratio (SIR) threshold equals 0dB, compared with the scenario of a single MBS tier network.
A DFT Treatment of Some Aluminized 1,3,3-Trinitroazetidine (TNAZ) Systems - A Deeper Look

1,3,3-Trinitroazetedine (TNAZ) is a powerful but insensitive energetic compound having C-NO2 and N-NO2 groups attached to a four-membered backbone. Aluminum powders are often added to explosives in order to have enhanced blast effect, etc. In the present study, aluminized TNAZ system is modeled for 1-3 Al atom(s) per TNAZ molecule within the restriction of density functional theory at the levels of UB3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) and UB3LYP/cc-PVDZ. Certain structural, physical and quantum chemical properties are obtained and discussed. The considered properties are found to be highly dependent on the multiplicity (thus the number of Al atoms present) of the composite systems considered. Also, calculated IR and UV-VIS spectra of the composites have been presented.
Seam Feature Point Acquisition Based on Efficient Convolution Operator and Particle Filter in GMAW

Seam feature point acquisition is the premise of the intelligent welding process such as initial point guiding and seam tracking. However, conventional seam feature point acquisition methods based on geometric feature have shortcomings of poor flexibility and robustness. In this article, a seam feature point acquisition method based on efficient convolution operator (ECO) and particle filter (PF) is proposed, which could be applied to different weld types and could achieve fast and accurate seam feature point acquisition even under the interference of welding arc light and spatter noises. First, a structured light vision sensor is developed to acquire welding image. Second, the ECO algorithm is adopted to track the seam region and acquire seam feature point during gas metal arc welding process. Third, the state and measurement equations of the weld seam position are established, and PF is applied to improve seam feature point acquisition accuracy. Finally, a welding experiment system is built and a series of seam feature point acquisition experiments of butt joint, lap joint, and fillet joint are carried out to validate the performance of the proposed method. The experiment results demonstrate that the processing speed of the proposed method could reach up 35 Hz, and the seam feature point acquisition errors are smaller than 0.15 mm, which could meet the real-time and accuracy requirement for subsequent initial point guiding and seam tracking.
Experimental demonstration of full-field quantum optical coherence tomography

We present, to the best of our knowledge, the first implementation of full-field quantum optical coherence tomography (FF-QOCT). In our system, we are able to obtain full three-dimensional (3D) information about the internal structure of a sample under study by relying on transversely resolved Hong–Ou–Mandel (HOM) interferometry with the help of an intensified CCD (ICCD) camera. Our system requires a single axial scan, obtaining full-field transverse single-photon intensity in coincidence with the detection of the sibling photon for each value of the signal-idler temporal delay. We believe that this capability constitutes a significant step forward toward the implementation of QOCT as a practical biomedical imaging technique.
Increases in structural shortest path lengths provide information about the distal neurophysiological consequences of focal brain lesions

Focal brain lesions disrupt resting-state functional connectivity, but the underlying structural mechanisms are unclear. Here, we examined the direct and indirect effects of structural disconnections on resting-state functional connectivity in a large sample of sub-acute stroke patients with heterogeneous brain lesions. We defined direct disconnections as the loss of direct structural connections between two regions, and indirect disconnections as increases in the shortest structural path length between two regions that lack direct structural connections. On average, nearly 20% of all region pairs suffered either a direct or indirect disconnection by the lesions in our sample. Importantly, both directly and indirectly disconnected region pairs showed more severe functional connectivity disruptions than region pairs with spared direct and indirect connections, respectively, although functional connectivity disruptions tended to be most severe between region pairs that sustained direct structural disconnections. Together, these results emphasize the widespread impacts of focal brain lesions on the structural connectome, and show that these impacts are reflected by disruptions of the functional connectome. Further, they indicate that in addition to direct structural disconnections, lesion-induced increases in the structural shortest path lengths between indirectly structurally connected region pairs provide information about the remote functional disruptions caused by focal brain lesions.
A pilot clinical trial assessing the efficacy and safety of supplementation with a B complex vitamin to reduce the incidence of chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy in patients diagnosed with a malignancy

Background: Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy [CIPN] is a common significant and debilitating side effect resulting from the administration of neurotoxic chemotherapeutic agents. These pharmaco–chemotherapeutics can include taxanes, vinca alkaloids, platinum analogues and others. Moderate to severe CIPN significantly decreases the quality of life and physical abilities of cancer patients and current pharmacotherapy for CIPN (e.g. Amifostine and antidepressants) have had limited efficacy and may themselves induce adverse side effects. Methods: To determine the potential use of herbal medicines as adjuvants in cancer treatments a critical literature review was conducted by electronic and manual search on nine databases. These include PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Science Direct, Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Google Scholar and two Chinese databases CNKI and CINAHL. Thirty-four studies were selected from 5614 studies assessed and comprised of animal studies, case reports, retrospective studies and minimal randomized clinical trials investigating the anti-CIPN effect of herbal medicines as the adjuvant intervention in patients administered chemotherapy. The thirty-four studies were assessed on methodological quality and limitations identified. Results: Studies were mixed in their recommendations for herbal medicines as an adjuvant treatment for CIPN. Conclusion: Currently no agent has shown solid beneficial evidence to be recommended for the treatment or prophylaxis of CIPN. Given that the number of cancer survivors is increasing, the longterm side effects of cancer treatment, is of major importance.
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Review of Human Factors Considerations and Usability Testing Guidelines

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) display an interest in and affinity for technology; however this population’s wide range of special needs is not often taken into account in technology design or usability testing. To assist human factors professionals in understanding this user population, we present a description of three domains of special needs for those with ASD: information processing, communication, and behavior. We then present a proposed model that human factors professionals could employ to understand the unique characteristics of individuals with ASD. We also synthesize research on design considerations for these users and present a composite list of recommendations for usability testing. Thus, this paper is intended to inform the human factors community of the unique characteristics of this user group, and provide guidelines for both design and usability testing.
Effects of Heuristic Method of Instruction on the Achievement of Senior Secondary School Students in Computer Studies

This study was carried out to find the Effects of Heuristic Method of Instruction on the Achievement of Senior Secondary School Students in Computer Studies. The study was conducted in Ebonyi North Education, Abakaliki in Ebonyi State. Three Research questions and three Null Hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted a quasi-experimental design and employed a pre-test post-test non-equivalent control group design with one experimental and one control group. Two hundred (200) SSII students were used; one hundred and one (101) male students and ninety-nine (99) female students were drawn from six (6) senior secondary schools (2 boys’ schools, 2 girls’ schools and 2 co-educational) through simple random sampling. Out of the six schools, three schools (one girl’s school, one boys’ school and one co-educational) were assigned as the experimental group and the others as the control group. From computer science scheme of work, Basic Concept of Computer Hardware was taught to the students using their respective computer studies class teachers. The experimental group was taught using Heuristic method of instruction while control group were taught using the conventional method. The teaching was carried out during normal school hours using the normal school timetable. At the onset, a pre-test was administered to the students in the two groups and data were recorded. At the end of the experiment, post-test was also administered and data were recorded. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation while the Hypotheses were tested using Analysis of Co-Variance (ANCOVA) at 0.05 alpha level. The instrument used for collection of data was Computer Studies Achievement Test (CSAT). The instrument was subjected to both content and face validation with reliability coefficient of 0.98 using K-R 20 approach. The result of the findings revealed that students exposed to Heuristic method of instruction performed better than those taught with conventional method. Also the male students performed significantly better than the female students. Based on the findings of the study, the heuristic method of instruction promoted higher achievement. Hence, it was recommended that Heuristic method of instruction should be adopted in teaching computer studies in secondary schools to enhance students’ academic achievement. Keywords: Achievement, Heuristic Method, Quasi-Experiment, Computer Science DOI : 10.7176/JEP/10-32-01 Publication date: November 30 th 2019
The Association between PAI-1 Gene Promoter Polymorphism and Serum Serpin E1, MDA, and Hs-CRP Levels in Coronary Artery Disease

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) caused by atherosclerosis. Studies have shown that there are a number of factors which are closely related to the development and progression of CAD that include Cellular binding molecules like Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1(PAI-1), Lipid peroxidation, inflammation and hemostasis. Objectives: The present case-control study aimed to evaluate the association between Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) 4G/5G polymorphism and oxidative stress markers and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). might be important in correlation with some other factors, such as increased or decreased triglyceride, cholesterol, and LDL and HDL levels. However, no significant correlation was observed between PAI-1 polymorphism
The impact on Tan Tock Seng Hospital's teaching culture of transforming into an academic health centre

Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), Singapore has a commendable “teaching culture” that teaches medical students well. The first research question is to understand how the teaching culture has been built in TTSH. In 2009 the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) invited TTSH to be its partner to start a new medical school, transforming TTSH into an academic health centre (AHC). The second research question is, “What is the impact on TTSH’s teaching culture of transforming into an AHC? ” Qualitative methods (fieldwork, observations, interviews and review of archival documents) are used to answer these research questions. Complexity theory and social worlds theory are used to theorise the findings. There are five eras when successive orders of teaching emerged: bedside teaching, embedding students in patient care, the doctor as a medical expert cum teacher, the whole-of-medicalfraternity championing of education and co-owners of the education process. The progression of boundary objects parallels these emergences and TTSH’s growing sophistication in fulfilling its education mission: from teaching medical students to providing quality clinical education to ensuring a product is fit for purpose. Positive feedback loops that entrenched the teaching culture are balanced by stabilising mechanisms, making the culture more robust. The AHC transformation is accomplished via sequenced steps that coalesced into a choreographed transition. Internally TTSH ensures that the teaching culture continues to flourish. To external stakeholders, TTSH’s engagement centres on legitimisation of its version of a product fit for purpose as most befitting for Singapore. Boundary workers between hospital and school negotiate skilfully to reinforce boundaries for their worlds and the other world. Research, dormant for a decade, began its revival when Dr W became a boundary worker between leaders and researchers. Through sequenced steps the research culture is being rebuilt and TTSH’s research capability moved to become an equal with NTULee Kong Chian School of Medicine.