Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
152 Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy

" Diagnosis: Constitutional Myoclonic Epilepsy. Illness started five years ago (age 16). He began by waking up and shaking violently until falling, but no loss of consciousness. These fits come on also in the morning on getting up, and recently have recurred several times a week, only on working days except on one occasion; he has not infrequently bruised his head on falling; he often falls whilst walking or drops tin jug of shaving water, but is able to shave. He takes 1 and a 1/4 hours from getting out from bed to leaving the house after breakfast.
Emergency powers in democratic states: Introducing the Democratic Emergency Powers dataset

This article discusses the content and causes of emergency powers in democratic states. It makes two main contributions. First, it introduces the Democratic Emergency Powers dataset, which codifies formal rules of institutional change during periods of emergency for all democracies from 1800 to 2012. These data are important because often state institutions in times of emergency differ dramatically from those in times of relative peace, and this influences government decision-making during times of crisis. I discuss the collection process and develop a measure of the latent strength in each of these emergency provisions. Second, this article examines the determinants of emergency power strength in democratic nations cross nationally. I find that previous and current conflict experience influence emergency power provision and strength, but also that domestic determinants have an impact on the types of instruments states institutionalize for times of emergency.
Perkembangan Ilmu Komunikasi di Indonesia: Instrumentalisasi Kuasa Hingga Mekanisme Pasar

Jatuhnya Orde Baru pada tahun 1998, pada dasarnya memberikan berbagai harapan bagi Ilmu Sosial di Indonesia. Namun, harapan ini cenderung tumpul dalam menghadapi Ilmu Komunikasi. Mengutip Rahardjo (2012), komunikasi sering hanya dianggap sebagai studi teoritis yang organisasinya memiliki orientasi untuk menghasilkan lulusan yang cepat terserap oleh pasar. Artikel ini adalah upaya untuk menemukan cara untuk pengembangan Ilmu Komunikasi, dengan upaya untuk mengisi ketiadaan studi terkait dengan metamorfosis Ilmu Komunikasi, sehingga artikel ini disusun untuk menunjukkan kontinuitas dan diskontinuitas wacana Ilmu Komunikasi selama Orde Baru hingga Pasca Orde Baru. Beberapa temuan dalam penelitian ini diharapkan berkontribusi pada gagasan pengembangan studi Ilmu Komunikasi itu sendiri. Artikel ini juga bertujuan untuk melanjutkan proyek yang sebelumnya dilakukan oleh Dhakidae (2003), Heryanto (2004), Haryanto (2008), Samuel (2010), untuk menunjukkan praktik kekuasaan dan pembentukan diskursif ilmu sosial di Indonesia.
The Impact of Audit Market Concentration on Audit Quality: Evidence from Indonesia

ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of audit market concentration on audit quality when regulation about mandatory audit firm rotation are applied in Indonesia. This study used 2,578 firm-years of data from non-financial companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during 2008–2015. Audit quality was measured by discretionary accruals and abnormal working capital, and market concentration was calculated by the Herfindahl–Hirschman Index. The study found that market concentration decrease the accrual discreationer and improves audit quality. This outcome is likely because auditors experience in a particular industry have a better understanding of industry risk and will thus undertake better audit planning and procedures that tend to improve audit quality. So, regulators need to encourage public accounting firms to specialise in specific areas and have better knowledge of the industry to make audit quality better. Keywords: Audit market concentration; audit quality; Herfindahl index. ABSTRAK Kajian ini mengkaji impak penumpuan pasaran audit ke atas kualiti audit apabila peraturan diwajibkan penggiliran firma audit dilaksanakan di Indonesia. Kajian ini menggunakan data tahunan 2,578 firma bukan kewangan yang tersenarai di Bursa Saham Indonesia (IDX) bagi tempoh 2008-2015. Kualiti audit diukur menggunakan akruan boleh pilih dan modal kerja abnormal, dan penumpuan pasaran di kira menggunakan Indeks Herfindahl–Hirschman. Hasil kajian mendapati penumpuan pasaran mengurangkan penangguhan akruan dan meningkatkan kualiti audit. Hasil ini adalah kerana pengalaman juruaudit dalam sesuatu industri mempunyai kefahaman yang lebih baik ke atas risiko industri tersebut dan akan mempunyai perancangan dan prosedur audit yang lebih baik dan cenderung untuk menambahbaik kualiti audit. Oleh itu, pembuat dasar perlulah menggalakkan firma perakaunan awam untuk mengkhusus dalam bahagian tertentu dan mempunyai kefahaman yang baik dalam sesuatu industri untuk menjadikan kualiti audit yang lebih baik. Kata kunci: Penumpuan pasaran audit; kualiti audit; Indeks Herfindahl.
A Step Up/Down Power-Factor-Correction Converter with Modified Dual Loop Control

A step up/down AC/DC converter with modified dual loop control is proposed. The step up/down AC/DC converter features the bridgeless characteristic which can reduce bridge-diode conduction losses. Based on the step up/down AC/DC converter, a modified dual loop control scheme is proposed to achieve input current shaping and output voltage regulation. Fewer components are needed compared with the traditional bridge and bridgeless step up/down AC/DC converters. In addition, the intermediate capacitor voltage stress can be reduced. Furthermore, the top and bottom switches still have zero-voltage turn-on function during the negative and positive half-line cycle, respectively. Hence, the thermal stresses can also be reduced and balanced. Simulation and experimental results are provided to verify the validity of the proposed step up/down AC/DC converter and its control scheme.
Finding the “Appropriate Distance” in Egg Donor Kinship Relations

This article explores kinship formation from the perspective of egg donors in Denmark. Through interviews with Danish egg donors, it investigates how the Danish legal framework and specific context, materialise egg donor kinship relations in third party reproduction. The article shows the ways egg donors negotiate normative ideals about family and motherhood through different kinship strategies. It argues that the donors’ relational kinship work is a form of social pioneering work, wherein donors help define what an egg donor kinship relation is and can be. This is analysed through the analytical concept of “appropriate distance. ” The analysis shows how different normative constraints are embedded in the legal framework that structure which kinship relations are available. As an example, the different donor types in Denmark, anonymous, open, and known, become a way of disconnecting or connecting to kinship. In line with existing studies, it demonstrates how egg donation in Denmark is structured around ideals of altruism linked to normative ideals of femininity and motherhood. Further, it is concluded that egg donation proposes subversive potential for deconstructing heteronormative kinship ideals about motherhood. At the same time, however, the analyses conclude that heteronormative family ideals often are re-installed through egg donation practices.
Effect of modification of spiral pipes on mini boiler to steam temperature and boiler efficiency

The purpose of this study is to modify the water pipe in the mini boiler into a spiral pipe, with a pipe length of 196.8 cm. With the aim of increasing the efficiency and temperature produced by mini boilers. In addition, it is also to determine the shape and length of the pipe that is better for use in mini boilers. The results of the test show the temperature rise that passes through the superheater pipe. In the spiral pipe model there is a temperature increase of 10.92 °C, with a steam inlet temperature of 277.62 °C. While the temperature of steam coming out of the superheater pipe is 288.54°C. This shows a temperature increase of 16.6°C, with a superheater pipe steam temperature of 267.4 °C and a steam temperature of 284 °C from the previous pipe model. Testing for heating water, until it becomes steam in the mini boiler is carried out for 90 minutes.The temperature value of the spiral pipe model is better than the previous pipe model. And the efficiency value obtained in the mini boiler using the spiral pipe is 15.055%, while in the previous study only 5.73%.
Mechanism of Glomerular Permeability Reduction in Nonclipped Kidney of Rats with Goldblatt Hypertension

Glomerular hemodynamics were studied by micropuncture in undipped kidney of rats with two-kidney, one clip (2K1C) Goldblatt hypertension and in normotensive controls 30 to 45 days after placing the clip. Studies were performed before and after administration of captopril, 1 mg + 3 mg/kg/hr (7 control, 9 2K1C rats), and before and after infusion of hyperoncotic plasma, 15 g/dl, 1% of body weight (7 control, 7 2K1C rats). Morphological studies were performed in 20 rats to measure glomerular volume. High blood pressure increased glomerular pressure in spite of a rise in afferent resistance of more than 100%; glomerular filtration rate remained unchanged; and ultrafiltration coefficient decreased. After captopril, glomerular filtration rate increased 55% in normotensive controls and fell 11 % in 2K1C hypertensive rats. Glomerular pressure decreased 16% in hypertensive rats only; ultrafiltration coefficient increased in normotensive and hypertensive rats. Hyperoncotic plasma produced renal vasodilatation in both groups. Glomerular filtration rate rose 98% in normotensive rats and 15% in hypertensive rats. Glomerular pressure was elevated in both groups, but ultrafiltration coefficient increased only in the normotensive controls (48%), decreasing 6% in the hypertensive rats. Morphological studies showed dilatation of capillary loops and increased glomerular volume, which was directly related to systemic blood pressure (r = 0.79). The responses to captopril show that the contribution of angiotensin was similar in both groups. Therefore, angiotensin cannot be the main factor in reducing ultrafiltration coefficient in hypertensive rats. Lack of response to hyperoncotic plasma in hypertensive rats in spite of a rise in glomerular pressure suggests a predominant role of structural changes; enlarged glomeruli with low filtration rate denote decreased permeability of capillary wall.
Model-Based Design and Optimization of Hybrid DC-Link Capacitor Banks

For the applications where a single capacitor is incapable to meet the needs, multiple capacitors are connected in series or in parallel as a bank to fulfill the capacitance and voltage rating requirements. Even though some commercial products have already existed in the market, most of the designs use the same capacitors or combine different types of capacitors by experience, so that the volume, cost, reliability, and power loss are not optimized. To the best knowledge, no quantitative design considering all these design aspects is available for capacitor banks. This article proposes a model-based optimal design method for hybrid capacitor banks consisting of both electrolytic capacitors and film capacitors. Performance factors, such as impedance characteristics, lifetime, power loss, cost, and volume, are modeled and considered in the optimization process. The selection of the capacitance ratio between the two types of capacitors and the number of capacitors connected in parallel are analyzed based on specific design constraints. A case study of the dc-link capacitor bank design for a 5.5-kW inverter is presented to demonstrate the modeling and optimal design process.
A Proposal of Dynamic Scales for Measuring the Mass of Agricultural Products

The rapid development of agricultural products industry in Indonesia presents a new challenge for the industry. The high demand for agricultural products makes the industry must think to manage the plantations more effectively and efficiently. One of the problems in plantations is the process and procedure of weighing agricultural products. At this time the process of weighing agricultural products takes a long time and a long procedure. In the industry, processes and procedures for weighing agricultural products as they are today being considered inefficient. Direct weighting at the time of collection is assessed to be rapid and highly beneficial to the industry. But there is a problem when weighing is done directly. If weighing is done directly at the time of collection, then the weighing is done under dynamic conditions. To be able to solve the problems in weighing the agricultural products then proposed a study to build a dynamic weighing system that can weigh dynamically where direct weighing agricultural products can be done at the time of collection. The force transducer will measure the force applied by the weighing system and the load in the form of industrial products. Because the system works in a dynamic state, the forces acting on the force transducer can be calculated using Newton’s second law mk=(Fa)−mt where a is the deformation acceleration of the force transducer which is proportional to the acceleration of the weighing system, mt is the mass of the weighted system supported by the force transducer and mk is the mass of the product being weighed. The deformation acceleration of this force transducer is measured using a flat coil.
The Effect of Insulin and Insulin Resistance on Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Secretion from the Intestinal L Cell

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is secreted from the enteroendocrine L cell following nutrient ingestion. Although GLP-1 regulates several aspects of nutrient homeostasis, one important function is to enhance glucose-dependent insulin secretion. In type 2 diabetes, post-prandial GLP-1 secretion is impaired. Insulin resistance, which is required for the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes, is also associated with impaired GLP-1 secretion. I, therefore, hypothesized that insulin modulates GLP-1 secretion from the intestinal L cell and, furthermore, insulin resistance directly impairs the function of the endocrine L cell. In well-characterized L cell models, I established that insulin stimulates GLP-1 secretion through the MEK1/2-ERK1/2 pathway, and induction of insulin resistance in vitro attenuated insulinand heterologous secretagogue-induced GLP-1 release. Furthermore, glucose-stimulated GLP-1 secretion was decreased in hyperinsulinemic-insulin resistant MKR mice, demonstrating that insulin resistance is associated with impaired L cell function. I next examined the role of the actin cytoskeleton in insulin-stimulated GLP-1 secretion. Insulin treatment transiently induced actin depolymerization, and depolymerization of the actin cytoskeleton potentiated insulin-stimulated GLP-1 release from the L cell, demonstrating that the cytoskeleton functions as a permissive barrier. Central to iii insulin’s effects on actin dynamics is the Rho GTPase, Cdc42, as siRNA-mediated knockdown and over-expression of a dominant-negative mutant, prevented insulin-stimulated actin remodeling and GLP-1 release. Insulin also promoted activation of PAK1, the downstream kinase of Cdc42, and over-expression of a kinase-dead PAK1 mutant attenuated insulin-stimulated GLP-1 release. In cells that expressed dominant-negative Cdc42 or kinase-dead PAK1, activation of ERK1/2 following insulin treatment was attenuated, demonstrating that the Cdc42-PAK1 axis regulates the activity of the canonical ERK1/2 pathway. In summary, this thesis demonstrates, for the first time, that insulin is a GLP-1 secretagogue, and this effect of insulin is mediated through the canonical ERK1/2 pathway and the Cdc42-PAK1 axis. Insulin resistance in the L cell impairs the responsiveness of the L cell to heterologous secretagogues. Collectively, these findings suggest that an alternative approach to treat type 2 diabetes and/or insulin resistance may be to directly improve the function of the L cell, thereby enhancing endogenous GLP-1 release.
Glide-Symmetric Lens Antenna in Gap Waveguide Technology

In this article, we propose a wideband fully metallic impedance-matching horn lens antenna based on glide symmetry realized in the gap waveguide technology. A multiple iterative method is adopted, which overcomes the limitation of large phase deviations at the interface of traditional lens antennas, thus increases the directivity as a result. Moreover, the glide-symmetric configurations of inner metallic pins within the gap waveguide are employed to construct the artificial dielectric lens, with the advantage of the ultralow dispersion, which is especially helpful to broaden the working bandwidth and improve the lens performance. The antenna is fed by a stepped double-ridged gap waveguide which can easily excite the antenna working in a wideband. To reduce the undesired reflections at the antenna aperture, the antenna is ended with a tapered structure as an impedance transition. A prototype of the horn lens antenna is manufactured and measured, showing a broad operation bandwidth from 12 to 18.5 GHz with S11 less than −10 dB. The antenna can be further extended to the millimeter band due to the low losses of the gap waveguide at high frequencies and the iterative method can also be applied to other types of lens antenna designs.
Comparison of anorectal function measured using wearable digital manometry and a high resolution manometry system

There is a need for a lower cost manometry system for assessing anorectal function in primary and secondary care settings. We developed an index finger-based system (termed “digital manometry”) and tested it in healthy volunteers, patients with chronic constipation, and fecal incontinence. Anorectal pressures were measured in 16 participants with the digital manometry system and a 23-channel high-resolution anorectal manometry system. The results were compared using a Bland-Altman analysis at rest as well as during maximum squeeze and simulated defecation maneuvers. Myoelectric activity of the puborectalis muscle was also quantified simultaneously using the digital manometry system. The limits of agreement between the two methods were −7.1 ± 25.7 mmHg for anal sphincter resting pressure, 0.4 ± 23.0 mmHg for the anal sphincter pressure change during simulated defecation, −37.6 ± 50.9 mmHg for rectal pressure changes during simulated defecation, and −20.6 ± 172.6 mmHg for anal sphincter pressure during the maximum squeeze maneuver. The change in the puborectalis myoelectric activity was proportional to the anal sphincter pressure increment during a maximum squeeze maneuver (slope = 0.6, R2 = 0.4). Digital manometry provided a similar evaluation of anorectal pressures and puborectalis myoelectric activity at an order of magnitude less cost than high-resolution manometry, and with a similar level of patient comfort. Digital Manometry provides a simple, inexpensive, point of service means of assessing anorectal function in patients with chronic constipation and fecal incontinence.
Distraction Osteogenesis by Ilizarov Technique for Infected Gap Non-Union of the Femur

Introduction: Purpose- To review records of 36 patients who underwent distraction osteogenesis or bone transport by Ilizarov fixator for infected gap non-union of femoral shaft. Materials and Methods: 30 men and 6 women aged 20 to 57 years underwent adequate debridement and resection of the nonviable bone, followed by bone transport using Ilizarov fixator for infected gap non-union of the femoral shaft. All patients had a bone defect of >4 cm. The lengthening index, x-ray consolidation index, functional status, bone healing and complications encountered during the treatment were assessed. Results: The patients had undergone a mean of 3 (range 1-6) surgical procedures before presentation. The mean duration from trauma to presentation was 6.5 (range 5-16) months. The mean bone defect after adequate resection was 8.9 (range 4.5-13) cm. The mean treatment time was 8.5 (range 6-16) months. The mean lengthening index was 12.5 (range 10.5-14) days/cm. The mean treatment index was 25.5 (range 25-45) days/cm. The mean follow up time was 18.5 (range 15-45) months. Functional outcome was excellent in 20, good in 10 and fair in 6 patients. All patients had solid union and eradication of infection. None had neurovascular complications and refracture of the regenerated bone, but encountered knee stiffness (n=7) i.e, knee extension contracture which was managed by Judet’s Quadriceps Plasty later on, we did not do any bone grafting for any cases. Conclusion: Bone transport by Ilizarov fixator is safe, stable, and effective for treating infected gap non-union of the femoral shaft.
The study of attention estimation for child-robot interaction scenarios

One of the biggest challenges in human-agent interaction (HAI) is the development of an agent such as a robot that can understand its partner (a human) and interact naturally. To realize this, a system (agent) should be able to observe a human well and estimate his/her mental state. Towards this goal, in this paper, we present a method of estimating a child's attention, one of the more important human mental states, in a free-play scenario of child-robot interaction (CRI). To realize attention estimation in such CRI scenario, first, we developed a system that could sense a child's verbal and non-verbal multimodal signals such as gaze, facial expression, proximity, and so on. Then, the observed information was used to train a model that is based on a Support Vector Machine (SVM) to estimate a human's attention level. We investigated the accuracy of the proposed method by comparing with a human judge's estimation, and obtained some promising results which we discuss here.
Modeling and CFD Analyses of Gear Pump in OpenFOAM

Turbomachinery plays a key role in process and manufacturing industries. The interplay between power, flow rates and pressure output remain an interesting research area. To support specific processes in the industry, each pump or compressor must be fine-tuned for peak performance. As trend shifts from large organizations to entrepreneurial startups, spending significant costs on licensing of commercially available CFD softwares becomes unfeasible. This paper investigates the use of OpenFOAM – open source CFD package towards the analysis of gear pumps. The solution employs dynamic meshing and snappyHexMesh library in a single study. To validate the numerical model developed under OpenFoam’s environment, experimental studies were carried out. The pressure output of the pump was measured at four different RPMs — 200, 250, 300 and 400. An excellent agreement between experimental and numerical studies was seen at relatively higher RPMs. The numerical studies further explored the pulsating flow, recorded the variation between a constant maximum and minimum pressure value for each RPM. The variation in pressure was observed to increase at higher RPMs. The agreement between experimental and numerical findings established the utility of OpenFoam in investigating pump action.