Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Prevalence , antibiogram and virulence gene profiles of uropathogenic Escherichia coli from pregnant women with urinary tract infection

rinary tract infection (UTI) is commonly caused by Escherichia coli and occurs when bacteria colonize the bladder. Pregnant women have a higher risk of contracting UTI, a situation which may lead to birth complications. UTI treatment is complicated by drug resistance which limits treatment options for pregnant women. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence, antibiogram and virulence gene profiles of uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) among pregnant women visiting the outpatient department of a tertiary hospital in Metro Manila. Culture methods were utilized to determine significant bacteriuria and to isolate UPEC, while PCR was performed to confirm the presence of UPEC and other UTI-causing bacteria, and to detect the presence of virulence genes. Disk diffusion assay was done to determine the antibiogram profiles of the isolates. Twenty-one percent of the samples were positive for UTI, 42% of which were UPEC-positive. Sixty three percent of UPEC isolates were resistant to ampicillin, 50% to amoxicillinclavulanate and 25% to cephalothin. Multidrug resistance phenotypes were observed and genes for P fimbriae, Type 1 fimbriae adhesion, and Dr II adhesin were detected from the UPEC isolates. The results confirmed the increase as well as high incidence of drug resistance among UPEC isolates, through antibiotic susceptibility tests (AST). It is recommended that AST be done prior to prescription of drugs for UTI and that fosfomycin be used as an alternative to the treatment of UTI in pregnant women.
Bilgi Okuryazarlığı, Kolektif Öğretmen Yeterliği ve Etkili Okul: Yapısal Eşitlik Modellemesi1 Information Literacy, Collective Teacher Adequacy and Effective School: Structural Equation Modeling

In this research, it is aimed to test the theoretical model that explains the linear structural relationship between primary school teachers' perceptions of information literacy, perceptions of collective teacher adequacy, and perceptions of school effectiveness. In the research, relationships among each other are searched based on information literacy, collective teacher adequacy and causal relations between effective schools. The study group of the research; in 2016-2017 education year, 369 teachers working in 21 primary schools in Erzincan province center province. Analyzes were made on 356 data sets suitable for processing. In this study, "Effective School Scale" developed by Abdurrezzak (2015) in the second section; "Collective Teacher Adequacy Scale" adapted by Erdoğan and Dönmez (2015) "Information Literacy Scale" developed by Adıgüzel (2011) were used to gather data. The model of structural equality was used to determine the effect of information literacy in the study on the effectiveness of the intermediate variable collective teacher adequacy and school effectiveness. SPSS 20 and LISREL 8.7 programs were used to determine whether the model was verified. Good harmony well-being values were reached according to the relationship between implicit variables of the model and it was determined in the analyses that the model is a model that can be accepted with good harmony. Significant relationships among information literacy and collective teacher adequacy were found.
PREDICTORS OF CONDOM USE AMONG HETEROSEXUAL MALE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN NORTHERN THAILAND USING A PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS MODEL

Male university students are vulnerable to HIV and other STIs due to inconsistent condom use. There is little data regarding condom use behaviors among heterosexual male university students in Thailand. The purpose of this study was to identify psychological factors predictive of condom use behavior in this population. We constructed a model to determine psychological factors predictive of condom use behaviors. This model was developed from three psychological theories described in this paper: the Health Belief Model, the Theory of Planned Behavior, and the Social Cognitive Theory. We then developed a computer-based questionnaire asking about condom use behavior and administered to sexually active male university students in northern Thailand. The results of this questionnaire were used to evaluate our newly constructed model. A total of 1,200 students were recruited into the study of whom 1,039 completed the questionnaire completely and whose data was used in the results. The constructed model explained 56% of the variance (R2 = 0.56). In this model, higher levels of perceived susceptibility, perceived self-efficacy and subjective norms and lower levels of perceived barriers predicted consistent condom use behavior. Of these, perceived barriers to condom use was the strongest predictor (β =0.42) of condom use behavior. This model provides information useful for condom promotion programs targeting the study population. Further studies are needed to determine if this model can be applied to other populations and if programs based on the results of this model can indeed be effective in improving condom use behavior among the study population.
WFC 3 2019-05 Improved Drizzled Data Products for the WFC 3 / IR Detector

Photometric tests using star cluster observations suggest that the current AstroDrizzle parameter settings for artifact detection used in the MAST pipeline are too aggressive for the under-sampled IR detector, frequently clipping the cores of stars and impacting the photometric accuracy of drizzled data products. The current settings flag the cores of ~20% stars, resulting in magnitude differences which are typically fainter by ~0.10 mag but which may be as large as ~0.5 mag. An optimized set of parameter values has been derived by comparing various test cases with photometry computed from drizzled data with no artifact rejection. The new default settings are available via an updated MDRIZTAB reference file. Data quality (bit) flag settings have been updated for compatibility with the latest IR calibration reference files, such that stable hot pixels may now be treated as good data. Drizzled images produced using the improved darks and bad pixel tables have ~1% lower rms in the sky and more uniform exposure weight images. Because the new default drizzling parameter values may not be optimal for every dataset, users are still encouraged to reprocess their observations with AstroDrizzle to verify that the best possible science may be achieved.
Advances in Stochastic Surface Modeling : Conditioning , Facies and Non Stationarity

Reservoirs are formed by a succession of depositional and erosional events, which can be described by sequence stratigraphy. The surfaces used in sequence stratigraphy are not physical surfaces, but time surfaces. These time surfaces can be used as bounding surfaces for hierarchical geostatistical reservoir modeling to explicitly account for stratigraphic trends in element and complex volume, grain size and facies. These trends are commonly observed in reservoirs and form due to well known processes constrained by cycles in climate, tectonic and eustacy.
Optimizing Delay Test Quality with a Limited Number of Test Set

To obtain high defect coverage for current nanometer VLSI design, timing-aware ATPGs are being developed to detect small delay faults. However, timing-aware test generation results in a large test set compared with test generation targeting traditional fault models such as stuck-atfault or transition fault. The statistical delay quality level (SDQL) is proposed to evaluate test quality for small delay defects, and it is adopted as a measure for timing-aware test generation in several EDA tools. However, SDQL requires a high computation cost to evaluate a test set. In this paper, we address a problem to get a limited number of test set with high delay test quality based on SDQL. In the proposed method, we first generate a base test set and then efficiently select a test set with high delay test quality under a constraint on the number of test patterns. Experimental results demonstrate that our method can obtain a small test set with high quality SDQL within a reasonable time.
Effects of Bacillus megaterium Inoculation on Metabolic Profiles of Hungarian Vetch ( Vicia pannonica Roth ) at Different P Levels from Poultry Manure and Chemical Fertilizer

his study was carried out to evaluate the metabolic effects of two different doses of poultry manure (0, 3 t ha-1), and three different doses of phosphorus fertilizer (0, 50, 100 kg P2O5 ha-1) with or without Bacillus megaterium M-3 inoculation on the biochemical parameters such as total protein, glucose, triglyceride of Hungarian vetch (Vicia pannonica Roth). The results indicated that 10-8 CFU ml-1 Bacillus megaterium inoculation with ~80 kg P/ ha-1 affected all biochemical parameters of Hungarian vetch positively.
DNA MARKER APPROACHES TO SPECIES CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION

Maintaining or increasing gene diversity must be an integral part of species conservation and restoration. Because we seldom, if ever, know which particular genes are essential for successful conservation and restoration efforts, we must monitor gene diversity by proxy, that is, by using a suitable sampling of random genetic markers from the genome. A properly selected set of DNA markers can provide accurate data about population inbreeding, gene flow, differentiation, and substructure. When applied to managed populations, DNA markers also can help assess the genetic diversity and level of inbreeding of seed orchards and restored stands. Currently, the DNA markers of choice are microsatellites (SSRs) because of their potential for efficient detection of multiple alleles. By way of example, we analyzed the distribution of longleaf pine SSR allele diversity in natural and managed germplasm sources at different spatial scales across longleaf’s natural range. Specifically, we looked for population genetic differences among populations and ecoregions, evidence for inbreeding, maintenance of gene diversity in germplasm collections, and, at the northern extent of the range, localized spatial patterns of relatedness.
Community-Based Projects In Kenya : Analytical Review Of Application Of Logical Framework As A Project Design Tool For Enhancing Performance

Across the globe, the improvement of performance has become ever more critical to the success of projects and has been the subject of a considerable amount of research and attention over the past two decades. Smyth (2010) pointed out that there has been a range of initiatives across many countries over the last 10 to 15 years to introduce reform to the project process and, more specifically, on the tools used at project design phase in order to improve performance. Although a considerable programme is underway, there is concern associated with the frequent and lengthy delays relating to project design that have caused underachievement in project performance (Al-Kharashi & Skitmore, 2009). Abstract: The purpose of this study was to establish how the application of logical framework influences performance of community-based projects in Kenya. The study employed descriptive research design. A sample of 128 was obtained from a target population of 192 respondents through stratified random sampling procedure from different communitybased organizations. Data were collected by use of a questionnaire and an interview guide. Qualitative data was analysed through checking data, developing codes, identifying themes and patterns. Data was summarized and linked to the objectives and hypotheses. Quantitative data was analysed where both descriptive and inferential statistics were generated. Descriptive results were presented as frequency tables, percentages, arithmetic means and standard deviation. Inferential statistics were analysed using Pearson’s Product Moment correlation (r) from simple regression and multiple regression analysis. F-test was used to test the hypotheses. Tests of statistical assumptions were carried out before analysis. In this study ; r=0.121, R 2 =0.015, F 0.494 with p=0.688>0.05; therefore, H0 was not rejected and it was concluded that logical framework has no statistically significant influence on the performance of community-based projects. In conclusion, the study findings provide evidence that for increased performance of community-based projects in Kenya, aspects of logical framework as a project design tool should be comprehensively addressed. Therefore this should be a consideration for organizations seeking congruence with the strategic plans of their projects. Organizations need to support and invest in the application of logical framework matrix from time to time. In addition, organizations need to frequently try out new ideas and seek out new ways of doing things based on technical advancements on the logical framework matrix. The findings add to Project Management Body of Knowledge by providing informative insights for project managers and other practitioners regarding logical framework as a project design tool and performance of community-based projects.
CHANGES IN ANTIOXIDATIVE SYSTEMS AND MEMBRANE STABILITY INDEX OF CANOLA IN RESPONSE TO SALINE SOIL AND FERTILIZER TREATMENT APPLICATION †

The ability of fertilizer treatments (O (Optimum level), OP (Optimum level + twice amount of K), OZ (Optimum level + twice amount of Zn) and OZP (Optimum level + twice amount of K + twice amount of Zn)) to ameliorate salinity stress was studied in canola plants. In addition, fertilizer treatments; O, OZ and OZP couldn’t increase the activity of antioxidant enzymes, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD; EC 1.15.1.1), catalase (CAT; EC 1.11.1.6) and ascorbate peroxidase (APX; EC 1.11.1.11). When these plants were treated with OP treatment, the inhibitory effects of salinity stress were decreased by increasing the membrane stability index and antioxidant enzyme activities by ameliorating the salinity injury. These results suggested that 500 (mg kg) potassium has an important role in the enhancement of plant antioxidant systems and resistance to salinity in canola plants.
b-General Orthogonality in 2-Normed Spaces

In this paper, we investigate some properties of the b-General orthogonality in 2-normed spaces, and obtain some results on b-General orthogonality in 2-normed spaces similar to b-orthogonality of 2-normed spaces. In this paper we shall consider the relation between this concept in 2-smooth spaces and sense b-Brikhoff orthogonality. Mathematics Subject Classification: 41A65, 41A15
Kinetic study of steam gasification of biomass chars in a fluidized bed reactor

Résumé Ce travail est consacré à l’étude cinétique de la vapogazéification en réacteur à lit fluidisé de chars issus de la pyrolyse rapide de bâtonnet de bois d’hêtre. L’effet de la température entre 700 et 850°C et de la pression partielle de la vapeur d’eau entre 10130 et 70910 Pa sont particulièrement étudiés. Les résultats expérimentaux sont confrontés à différents modèles cinétiques de réaction gazsolide. Parmi eux, le modèle du noyau rétrécissant prédit de manière satisfaisante l’ensemble des résultats expérimentaux. Les paramètres cinétiques (constante pré-exponentielle, énergie d’activation Ea et ordre de la réaction par rapport à la vapeur d’eau) ont été déterminés en se plaçant dans les conditions opératoires où la réaction chimique est l’étape limitante.
STRUCTURAL APPLICATION OF 3 D PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES : MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF PRINTED POLYMERIC MATERIALS

Additive manufacturing and modern printing technologies using polymeric materials extend the limits of industrial production and encourage applying 3D printing technique in many fields. An item of any shape and size limited only by the printing pad of particular equipment can be reproduced from a variety of materials. Polymers is the object of this research. It is known that mechanical properties of the printed elements are closely related with the manufacturing technology and vary significantly depending on the chosen production parameters such as printing temperature, velocity, and infill density. Depending on the purpose, a particular type of polymer can be used in structural analysis. This work considers mechanical properties of four thermoplastic polymeric materials widely used for prototyping: polylactic acid (PLA), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), high impact polystyrene (HIPS), and polyethylene terephthalate (PETG). The study is focused on two fundamental mechanical characteristics, tensile strength and modulus of elasticity, of the printed material. Dumbbell-shaped samples were made of the PLA, ABS, HIPS and PETG polymers using 3D printing technique with the same filling density (≈ 20%) of the entry level. The tensile tests were carried out in Laboratory of Innovative Building Structures at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. The predominant effect of the printing direction on the mechanical properties of the printed materials was demonstrated in this study. The corresponding experimental characteristics are presented in the manuscript.
Revised french recommendations on the management of Helicobacter pylori infection

The gastric and duodenal ulcers are indications of research and eradication of H. pylori. Eradication of H. pylori promotes healing and prevents recurrence of ulcers. Eradication of H. pylori is part of the initial management of all gastric MALT lymphoma. Eradication may be sufficient to achieve lasting remission especially if the lesion is localized (stage I of the Ann Arbor classification) and in the absence of t (11 ; 18) translocation. Search and eradication of H. pylori are justified in dyspepsia for patients having normal endoscopy. In patients issued from area with high prevalence of infection (> 50 %) the strategy of testing the presence of H. pylori and eradicate the bacterium without endoscopy remains an option if any risk factors for ulcer (history, age, NSAIDs) or gastric cancer are absent. In a country like France where the prevalence of infection is low but with high level of strains resistance to antibiotics, endoscopy should be considered first. The eradication of H. pylori is not a treatment of gastroesophageal reflux. The indications for H. pylori search and treatment are not modified by the presence of gastroesophageal reflux. Eradication should be considered for patients with long term PPI therapy in order to reduce the progression toward atrophy and intestinal metaplasia. The search and eradication of H. pylori are recommended prior treatment with NSAIDs, especially in prolonged treatment. The search and eradication of H. pylori are recommended in patient’s receving NSAIDs or low-dose aspirin and who have history of complicated ulcer or not. The eradication does not exclude a PPI treatment in patients with high risks factors. Infection with H. pylori should be sought and treated in patients with iron deficiency anemia without obvious cause or with a vitamin B12 deficiency or a Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. Infection with H. pylori should be sought and treated in patients with a family history of gastric cancer in the first degree, mutations in DNA mismatch repair genes (HNPCC), pre-neoplastic lesions: atrophy with or without intestinal metaplasia, previous limited resection for gastric cancer, a long-term treatment by PPI (at least 6 months) . The prevention of gastric cancer justifies endoscopy for screening and H. pylori treatment of prior a gastric bypass for bariatric purpose. In case of severe or diffuse preneoplastic lesions, a surgical procedure without isolating the gastric cavity must be preferred. 477 HEPATO-GASTRO et Oncologie digestive vol. 19 n8 7, septembre 2012 Recommandations HP
ASSESSMENT OF HUMAN CAPACITY BASED ON CONJUGATE GRADIENT TECHNIQUE USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK

In this paper, a new view is being introduced, to automatically assess the human capacity based on personal and family background, social and moral values and professional attitude. The study is focused on the development of the artificial neural network model for the assessment of human capacity based on the organizational performances. The ANN model is developed using Scaled Gradient Conjugate Back propagation (SCG), with a single hidden layer and sigmoid activation functions in MATLAB. The output variable is the human capacity. The final result of ANN model for human capacity is discussed, however the modeling results showed that there was excellent agreement between the experimental data and predicted values, with very good performance, fewer parameters, a shorter calculation time. The model will provide a new supportive tool for HR Department along with a time independent data frame of expert’s knowledge. The model might be an alternative method for quality assessment of human capacity with organizational performance.
Determination of Amygdalin in Feilike Capsule by Capillary Electrophoresis

This paper investigated the determination of amygdalin content in Feilike Capsule by high performance capillary electrophoresis (HPCE) method. The borax solution of 20 mmol concentration containing 15% methanol was chosen as buffer solution. The experiment was performed at a constant voltage of 18kV and UV detection wavelength of 210 nm. The content of amygdalin in Feilike Capsule was 10.699 mg/g (RSD = 5.61%) (n = 6). The recovery was in the range of 79.1% 122.8% (n=7). This method is suitable for the detection of the content of amygdalin in Feilike Capsule.
RECENT STUDIES ON SEISMIC SOIL-PILE-STRUCTURE-INTERACTION IN SOFT CLAY

The evaluation of performance of deep foundation systems under seismic loading is one of the most complex problems in earthquake engineering, due to the varying degrees of nonlinear soil response observed during severe earthquakes. Strong shaking may lead to large excess pore pressures and strain-induced softening, increasing the amount of nonlinear behavior in the near, intermediate and free field domains. These effects overall become more significant for multi-directional shaking, which may reduce the soil stiffness and increase permanent deformations of the structure and/or soil even further. In particular, in the near field, lateral multi-directional movements of the pile can cause radial degradation of the soil stiffness, and can create radial gapping, which in turn, reduces the confinement of the pile, leading to an increase in bending moments on the structural members. Similarly, two-directional shaking may generate larger shear strains in the intermediate and free field. In practice, however, the seismic soil-pile-structure interaction problem is often oversimplified and the nonlinear effects are ignored. This paper revisits recent studies and developments directed to improve our understanding of these phenomena in soft clay, including analytical and experimental results. The predicting potential of non-conventional analysis techniques, including soft computing and nonlinear dynamics is discussed.