Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Evaluation Of The Informal Caregiver Burden In The Care Of Stroke Patients At Kenyatta National Hospital

viii 1.0 INTRODUCTION . 1 2.0 BACKGROUND AND LITERATURE REVIEW . 1 2.1Stroke epidemiology . 2 2.2 Causes of stroke . 2 2.3 Clinical presentation and types of stroke . 3 2.4 Recovery after stroke . 5 2.5 Importance of caregivers . 5 2.6 Factors affecting Caregiver Burden . 5 2.7 Impact of Care on the Informal Caregiver . 7 2.8 Depression among caregivers. 7 2.9 Tools to assess level of Informal Caregiver Burden . 8 2.9. 1 Zarit Burden Interview Questionnaire. 8 2.9. 2 Summary of informal caregiver burden studies . 9 2.10 Assessment of Factors Influencing Informal Caregiver Burden . 10 2.10. 1 The Patient Health Questionnaire 9 Depression Scale . 10 2.10. 2 Knowledge of stroke questionnaire . 10 2.10. 3 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK . 11 3.0 STUDY JUSTIFICATION . 12 4.0 RESEARCH QUESTION . 13 5.0 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY . 13 6.0 STUDY DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY . 13 6.1Study design . 13 6.2 Study location . 13
The Effects of Asparagus Racemosus Supplementation Plus 8 Weeks of Resistance Training on Muscular Strength and Endurance

Previous studies have demonstrated that ayurvedic ingredients exhibit ergogenic (performance enhancing) properties, however, no previous studies have examined the ergogenic potential of Asparagus racemosus. The purpose of the present study was to examine the ergogenic efficacy of supplementation with 500 mg·d−1 of A. racemosus during bench press training. Eighteen recreationally trained men (mean ± SD; age = 20.4 ± 0.5 yrs; height = 179.7 ± 1.5 cm; weight = 84.7 ± 5.7 kg) were randomly assigned either 500 mg·d−1 of A. racemosus (n = 10) or placebo (n = 8). An overlapping sample of 10 participants were used to determine test-retest reliability. Pre- and post-training testing included bench press with one repetition maximum (1RM) and repetitions to failure at 70% of pre-training 1RM. The participants performed two sets of bench press to failure three times a week for eight weeks. Independent t-tests, Analyses of covariance (ANCOVA), and regression analyses were used to analyze the dependent variables. The results demonstrated greater mean percentage (14.3 ± 7.7% vs. 7.8 ± 4.5%; p = 0.048) and individual (80% vs. 50%) increases in 1RM, mean (17.5 ± 2.2 repetitions vs. 15.2 ± 2.2 repetitions; p = 0.044) and individual (80% vs. 38%) increases in repetitions to failure, and a greater rate of increase in training loads for the Asparagus racemosus group than the placebo group. In conjunction with bench press training, supplementation with A. racemosus provided ergogenic benefits compared to placebo.
Association Rule Mining Based Crime Analysis using Apriori Algorithm

Nowadays, criminal law enforcement is a crucial task due to the increasing of crime rates, limitation of manpower and lack of awareness from the local community. Historical data on crimes activities need to be analyzed in order to get the trend and pattern of crimes for future prevention actions. The aim of this article is to explore the relationship between the category of location and area of criminal records through extracting the patterns that frequently occur by applying Apriori algorithm from Association Rule Mining (ARM) method. CRISP-DM methodology is used to conduct this study that consists of business and data understanding, data preparation, modeling, evaluation and deployment phases. As a result, there are strong rules being created from the high support and confidence in modeling process where the generated rules would be considered as potential rules for pattern visualization in crime analysis. This study brings a high significance for effectiveness and efficiency strategy in criminal law enforcement and it can also be explored for other association rule mining methods for future work enhancement.
Development of a New Stoichiometric Equilibrium-Based Model for Wood Chips and Mixed Paper Wastes Gasification by ASPEN Plus

Wood and paper residues are usually processed as wastes, but they can also be used to produce electrical and thermal energy through processes of thermochemical conversion of gasification. This study proposes a new steady state simulation model for down draft waste biomass gasification developed using the commercial software Aspen Plus for optimization of the gasifier performance. The model was validated by comparison with experimental data obtained from six different operation conditions. This model is used for analysis of gasification performance of wood chips and mixed paper wastes. The operating parameters of temperature and moisture content (MC) have been varied over wide range and their effect on the high heating value (HHV) of syngas and cold gas efficiency (CGE) were investigated. The results show that increasing the temperature improves the gasifier performance and it increases the production of CO and H2 which leads to higher LHV and CGE. However, an increase in moisture content reduces gasifier performance and results in low CGE.
Faster Community Detection Without Loss of Quality: Parallelizing the Leiden Algorithm

Community detection algorithms are used to make an abstraction of a large complex network in order to make the structure of the network more comprehensible. These take more compute time for larger networks and networks can get as large as millions of nodes and billions of edges. This is why there is a need for fast community detection algorithms. CPU core count continues to increase and community detection algorithms could beneﬁt from this if they would be implemented using parallelization techniques. The sequential Leiden community detection algorithm is an improvement over the widely adopted Louvain community detection algorithm. In this thesis we will try to parallelize and speed up the Leiden algorithm while trying not to reduce the quality of the solution. The result is a lock free parallel adaptation of the Leiden algorithm which is faster than the original sequential implementation.
Evaluating the Nutritional and Healthy Values of Meals Served at Fast Food Restaurants in Cairo City, EGYPT

In a society that functions at a high speed, fast food has quickly been adopted as the preferred food of choice. Fast food industries are successful because they offer consumers a quick, convenient and tasty meal. Most of the fast foods are rich in fats and poor in other nutrients. Common fast food includes burgers, pizzas, and chicken products as well as desserts. The main purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship between eating fast food and its impact on human health in fast food restaurants in Cairo city in Egypt. The research was conducted using a survey method. Questionnaire forms were distributed to restaurant guests in addition to pre-planned interviews with restaurant managers according to the selected sample, and descriptive statistics was adopted. Data were analyzed by using SPSS software version 24. The research results show that fast foods are an integral part of life, and coming with it is a massive increase in obesity and associated problems.
STRESS DETERMINANTS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

The study of stress among university students in Malaysia is relatively low. The importance of understanding stress include its detrimental effects that may hinder progress and productivity among students, leading to an increase of dropout and low academic achievement. In this study, 288 undergraduate students in UUM responded to the questionnaires, in which the findings suggest three strong determinants as factors of stress, i.e., social factor, academic factor, and environment factor. Findings also found a strong demand for stress management programs for this young adult as a way to combat mental illness. Keywords: Stress, university students, factors
BoaT: A domain specific language and shared data science infrastructure for large scale transportation data analysis

Big data-driven transportation engineering has the potential to improve utilization of road infrastructure, decrease traffic fatalities, improve fuel consumption, and decrease construction worker injuries, among others. Despite these benefits, research on big data-driven transportation engineering is difficult today due to the computational expertise required to get started. This thesis proposes BoaT , a transportation-specific programming language, and its big data infrastructure that is aimed at decreasing this barrier to entry. Our evaluation, that uses over two dozen research questions from six categories, shows that research questions are easier to realize as BoaT computer programs, an order of magnitude faster when these programs are run, and exhibit 12-14x decrease in storage requirements.
The complete mitochondrial genome of Sturisomatichthys panamense (Siluriformes: Loricariidae) analysed by next-generation sequencing and phylogeny of the catfish subfamily Loricariinae (Siluriformes: Loricariidae)

Sturisomatichthys panamense (Loricariidae, armored catfishes) is widespread throughout Central and South America from Pacific slope rivers of Panama to Caribbean slope rivers of Colombia. Due to the incredible body shape, it becomes one of the most popular pet fish in the world. However, little research has been done for this species, especially its genetic resource. In the present study, the complete mitochondrial DNA genome of S. panamense was first reported by next-generation sequencing method. The entire length of mitochondrial genome is 16,497 bp and the nucleotide composition was made up of 31.2% A, 28.3% C, 25.5% T, and 15.0% G, respectively, indicating an A + T (56.7%)-rich feature in the S. panamense complete mitogenome. The mitogenome includes 22 transfer RNA genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes, 13 protein-coding genes and one control region. With the exception of 8 tRNA genes and NADH6, mitochondrial genes are encoded on the heavy strand, which was in line with other vertebrates. Phylogenetic trees centred on the Loricariinae were reconstructed using another 72 reported cytochrome c oxidase I (cox1) gene sequences. They indicated monophyly of the Loricariinae and presented a basal split within the Loricariinae resulting in two major tribes, the Loricariini and the Harttiini. Sturisomatichthys panamense was placed with Sturisoma panamense and formed a sister group to Sturisomatichthys citurensis in the phylogenetic trees.
Wideband bandstop filter using L-shaped and Quad mode resonator for C and X band application

ABSTRACT A wideband bandstop filter (BSF) with a very extensive stop band from 3.52 GHz to 12.38 GHz and a compact size of 7.4 mm × 15 mm (0.27λg × 0.54 λg) for C and X band applications is proposed in this letter. λg is the guided wave length of 50Ω transmission line at center frequency of 8 GHz. Proposed filter has −20 dB fractional bandwidth of 110% with roll-off factor (ratio of 3 dB BW to 20 dB BW) of 0.144. Harmonics suppression is below −20 dB is up to 2f0 (f0 is center frequency). Proposed filter consists of two types of resonator, one Quad mode resonator and other L-shaped resonator. Transmission zero frequency is verified with the help of scattering parameters and transmission line model. The simulated and measured results are in total concurrence with each other.
Forming the Concept of Direction Developmentally

The concept of direction is critical for a robot to establish its abilities in spatial perception. This article addresses the issue of how a robot developmentally forms the concept of direction. We propose a novel framework, based on the related mechanisms of humans, in which motion cues are employed instead of other commonly used sensing means like vision or audition. Using motion cues is actually one of the most important ways for humans to acquire concepts. This leads to advantages in two ways: 1) models based on motion cues are usually more convenient for a robot’s control of motion and 2) multimodal perceptual cues can complement each other and result in improved robustness. The framework behind our methodology lies in developmentally forming the concept of direction in two successive phases: 1) the robot acquires the perceptual representation of its motion by motor babbling and 2) the corresponding higher level features are gradually captured, based on which the conceptual representation is obtained and then the concept of direction is formed. The proposed framework and the corresponding models are evaluated with a PKU-HR5.0II humanoid robot. The results show that the robot can successfully form the concept of direction in a manner similar to that of humans.
The development of a pre-registration nursing competency assessment schedule (NCAS) for use in Australian Universities

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Treatment service related needs and concerns of women with substance use disorders: a qualitative study

ABSTRACT Research indicates that clinical services for addiction treatment that address gender specific issues are more effective for women than traditional programs, designed originally for men. However, there are very few studies from India that assess the treatment needs and concerns of women with substance use disorders (SUDs). This study aims to understand the treatment service-related needs and concerns of women with SUDs in the Indian context. Ten women with SUDs were selected for this qualitative study using a purposive sampling technique. Data was collected using an in-depth interview method. All interviews were audio taped and transcribed into English. Directed content analysis was used to analyze the data. The four major themes that emerged from the qualitative data in relation to treatment needs and concerns were: Quality of therapeutic relationship, Stigma and discrimination from health care system, Support needs, and Informational needs. Women with SUDs have unique treatment needs and concerns. Addressing these issues may help in designing or developing specific psychosocial interventions for women with SUDs. Further studies in this area are required for a comprehensive understanding and for tailored interventions.
Continuous-Flow Biocatalytic Process for the Synthesis of the Best Stereoisomers of the Commercial Fragrances Leather Cyclohexanol (4-Isopropylcyclohexanol) and Woody Acetate (4-(Tert-Butyl)Cyclohexyl Acetate)

Leather cyclohexanol (4-(isopropyl)cyclohexanol) and woody acetate (4-(tert-butyl)cyclohexyl acetate) are commercialized for functional perfumery applications as mixtures of cis- and trans-isomers. The cis-isomers are more potent odorants than the corresponding trans counterparts, but they are the less favoured products in most of the classical synthetic routes. Known stereoselective routes to cis-4-alkylcyclohexanols are characterized by a high environmental burden and/or troublesome reaction work-up. In this work, we examine the use of commercial alcohol dehydrogenases (ADHs) to produce cis-4-alkylcyclohexanols, including the two derivatives with isopropyl and tert-butyl substituents, by the stereoselective reduction of the corresponding ketones. High conversions and diastereoisomeric excess values were achieved with five of the eighteen tested ADHs. To complete the synthetic approach to woody acetate, Candida antarctica A (CALA) was employed as a catalyst for the enzymatic acetylation of cis-4-(tert-butyl)cyclohexanol. In order to provide a technological upgrade to the production of the most odorous isomers of the two commercial fragrances, we designed a continuous-flow process based on the combination of in-line enzymatic steps with in-line work-up, effectively providing samples of cis-leather cyclohexanol and cis-woody acetate with high diastereoisomeric purity.
DNS for Turbulent Premixed Combustion

Most of practical combustion occurs in turbulent flows which involve strong coupling between turbulence and chemical processes. The heat release from combustion alters the fluid properties such as density and viscosity and in turns affects the turbulence. Direct numerical simulations (DNS) provides a tool for obtaining both temporally and spatially resolved data in three dimension (3D). This chapter presents a brief overview of importance of DNS in turbulent combustion, the role of turbulence and identifies different combustion modes. The mathematical formulation and numerical implementation for DNS are introduced. The second half of this chapter presents DNS results for ignition in both homogeneous and stratified mixtures. It has been found that minimum ignition energy is required to obtain successful ignition in different turbulence regimes. An increase in turbulent velocity fluctuation may leads to a misfire. Additionally the difference between growing flames and those which are quenched by turbulence have been discussed with the help of the reaction–diffusion balance analysis. Furthermore, the turbulence intensity and length scale of the mixture inhomogeneity have important influences on achieving self-sustained combustion following successful ignition events.
Time for carbon neutrality and other emission reduction measures at European airports

Since 2009, one out of five European airports participate in carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction programmes, although only 8% of them are certified as CO2 neutral. This study aims to examine empirically internal as well as external factors of importance for airport participation in emission reduction programmes at different levels of involvement. Estimates of the Cox proportional hazard model based on almost 600 airports for the period 2009 to 2017 reveal that the likelihood and timing of participation increase with the size of the airport (number of passengers), independent of level of commitment. Performance (growth in number of passengers) and if the airport is part of a group are crucial for the advanced levels of the programme. Environmental progress at the country level is also a significant predictor, most distinctly represented by renewable electricity generation, whereas airports serving as hubs for low‐cost airlines are less likely to enter the carbon reduction programmes.
Association between health literacy and demographic factors among adolescents in Malaysia

Introduction Health literacy can be regarded as a measure of the extent an individual is able to obtain and understand health information that could be used in making decisions related to healthcare. Information on health-related issues is acquired through a learning process, often from reading health education materials. The ability to read and apply the acquired information helps to develop one’s knowledge on health. People with poor literacy may have low awareness of health education, little knowledge about health services, and do not know how to deal with chronic diseases (Nutbeam, 2009). With adolescents aged 10-19 making up 21.0% of the total population in Malaysia, adolescent health issues are very important to the country (Department of Statistics Malaysia, 2014). These matters are accordingly addressed by various ministries, government bodies, private sectors and NGOs, as well as the major agencies, namely the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Youth and Sports and Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development. Various programs and activities of these agencies are designed to cater specifically to the needs of adolescents. To date, there is little information regarding the level of health literacy among adolescents in Malaysia.
Event-Triggered Control for a Class of Nonlinear Multiagent Systems With Directed Graph

By using the event-triggered technique, we study the distributed control of a class of nonlinear multiagent systems (MASs) with aperiodic sample information. Taking advantage of the combinational sample measurements, we first present an event-triggered consensus algorithm for the leaderless MAS. Thereafter, we design the event-triggered tracking algorithm for the leader–follower MAS with a leader having bounded input. Furthermore, we prove that both consensus and tracking controllers do not exist Zeno behavior. Finally, a numerical example is given to verify the designed event-triggered consensus algorithm.
Classification of Intense Rainfall Days in Southern West Africa and Associated Atmospheric Circulation

Daily rainfall in southern West Africa (4–8° N, 7° W–3° E) is analyzed with the aim of documenting the intense rainfall events which occur in coastal Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, and Benin. The daily 99th percentile (P99) shows that the coastline experiences higher intensity rainfall than inland areas. Using Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) rainfall data for 1998–2014, a novel way of classifying the intense events is proposed. We consider their space-time structure over a window of 8° latitude-longitude and five days centered on the event. A total 39,680 events (62 at each location) are classified into three major types, mainly found over the oceanic regions south of 5° N, the Bight of Benin, and the inland regions respectively. These types display quite distinct rainfall patterns, propagation features, and seasonal occurrence. Three inland subtypes are also defined. The atmospheric circulation anomalies associated with each type are examined from ERA-interim reanalysis data. Intense rainfall events over the continent are mainly a result of westward propagating disturbances. Over the Gulf of Guinea, many intense events occur as a combination of atmospheric disturbances propagating westward (mid-tropospheric easterly waves or cyclonic vortices) and eastward (lower tropospheric zonal wind and moisture anomalies hypothesized to reflect Kelvin waves). Along the coast, there is a mixture of different types of rainfall events, often associated with interacting eastward- and westward-moving disturbances, which complicates the monitoring of heavy precipitation.
Synthesis and Adsorption Properties of Insoluble Starch Xanthate (ISX)

Starch xanthate was synthesized from corn starch and CS2 under alkaline condition. The effects of catalyst dosage, CS2 dosage and reaction temperature on sulfur content and copper ion removal rate were studied by single factor experiments, and the structure of the product was characterized by FTIR, SEM and XRD. The results showed that the optimum synthetic condition of ISX was NaOH dosage 16 mL, CS2 dosage 2.5 mL, reaction temperature 35 °C and reaction time 2 h. The sulfur content of ISX synthesized under this condition was 7.54%, the removal rate of copper ion was 90.5%, and the adsorption capacity of ISX was 90.0 mg/g.