Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Developing a Reflection Guiding Tool for underperforming medical students: An action research project

The ability to reflect is an important generic competence especially for underperforming students as they have to analyse their previous learning experiences to improve on future academic performances. This action research describes the process of a team when developing a reflection guiding tool (RGT). As the underperforming students may have difficulty in comprehending what is expected from them while using a reflective approach, we designed the RGT based on the six steps in Gibbs cycle; 1) Description, 2) Feelings/Reactions, 3) Evaluation, 4) Analysis, 5) Conclusions, and 6) Personal action plan. These underperforming students reflected on how, and why, they failed their assessments based on the proposed RGT. Findings revealed that RGT was able to make students aware of what reflection skill is and thus fulfilled its objective. It helped Year 1 and Year 2 underperforming medical students to reflect on their academic failure.Received: 05 September 2019Accepted: 22 November 2019Published online: 29 November 2019
Status and Deterrents of Blood Donation among Civil Servants in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Background : Blood is an important ingredient in the modern public health delivery system to save the lives of many patients. However, in developing countries, due to lack of safe and reliable sources many patients requiring blood do not have timely access to it. Objective : This study sought to identify the status and correlates of blood donation among civil servants in Bahir Dar Town. Methods : This was a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted at Bahir Dar town. A pre-tested questionnaire was administered to 387 civil servants. The association between blood donation practice and socio demographic characteristics of respondents was tested using Chi-square. Principal Component Analysis was also used to identify the deterrents of blood donation. Results : The majority (75.7%) of donors were males. Eighty-two percent of respondents never experienced blood donation. Among the 18 percent donors, 61 percent were replacement donors and 18.3 percent were voluntary donors. The associations between blood donation practice (P-values < 0.05) for sex and access to information (pvalues < 0.01) were found statistically significant. Blood donation knowledge of participants was inadequate, but have positive attitude towards voluntary blood donation. Inconvenience and knowledge gap related factors are important deterrents for blood donation among civil servants. Conclusion : Low levels of knowledge and inconvenience related factors are major hindrances for blood donation. Therefore, extensive awareness creation and adjusting blood collection hours and establishing mobile blood collection centers at different public sectors could encourage voluntary blood donors. Key words : blood donation; Bahir Dar; blood donation attitude; civil servants; blood donation deterrents.
Multivariate Time Series Clustering and its Application in Industrial Systems

Abstract Multivariate Time Series (MTS) data obtained from large scale systems carry resourceful information about the internal system status. Multivariate Time Series Clustering is one of the exploratory methods that can enable one to discover the different types of behavior that is manifested in different working periods of a system. This knowledge can then be used for tasks such as anomaly detection or system maintenance. In this study, we make use of the statistical method, Variable Order Markov Models (VOMMs) to model each individual MTS and employ a new metric to calculate the distances between those VOMMs. The pairwise distances are then used to accomplish the MTS Clustering task. Two other MTS Clustering methods are presented and the superiority of the proposed method is confirmed with the experiments on two data sets from Cyber-Physical Systems. The computational complexity of the presented methods is also discussed.
Monitoring of terrestrial avifauna in six habitats on St. Eustatius, Caribbean Netherlands, 2009–2017

Abstract. The Caribbean is a biodiversity hotspot due to its rich biodiversity and wholesale loss of primary vegetation. Yet, there is a paucity of studies on the status and trends of terrestrial avifauna populations in the region. We combined survey data from six habitats (Quill and Gilboa Hill, Town, Botanical Garden, Garden Road, and Venus Bay) on a small Lesser Antillean island over a seven-year period. Species abundance and richness varied among habitats, with Town having the highest species richness. Logistic regressions revealed significant differences among habitat and year (P = 0.008), but not foraging guild, season, rainfall or elevation (P > 0.05). The Quill (P = 0.0003) and Town (P = 0.001) differed significantly from the other habitats surveyed. Granivorous + frugivorous and omnivorous species were most commonly detected in the Quill, whereas nectarivores and granivores were most commonly detected in Town. The influence of total annual precipitation on bird detection rates was unsubstantial. However, site-specific climate data for the different habitats are not available. Though resident landbird populations on St. Eustatius were stable over the survey period, we recommend that annual monitoring continue in the same habitats, especially following extensive vegetation damage caused by hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017 and in light of predicted global climate change. The results of our monitoring proved useful in evaluating protected areas and Important Bird Areas compared with non-protected areas. We encourage island researchers and conservation stewards to initiate similar long-term monitoring in order to determine the status of their resident landbird populations.
AIR-SARShip-1.0：高分辨率SAR舰船检测数据集

近年来，深度学习技术得到广泛应用，然而在合成孔径雷达(SAR)舰船目标检测研究中，由于数据获取难、样本规模小，尚难以支撑深度网络模型的训练。 该文公开了一个面向高分辨率、大尺寸场景的SAR舰船检测数据集，该数据集包含31景高分三号SAR图像，场景类型包含港口、岛礁、不同级别海况的海面等，背景涵盖近岸和远海等多样场景。 同时，该文使用经典舰船检测算法和深度学习算法进行了实验，其中基于密集连接端到端网络方法效果最佳，平均精度达到88. 1%。 通过实验对比分析形成指标基准，方便其他学者在此数据集基础上进一步展开SAR舰船检测相关研究。
A review of the current management of acute and chronic heart failure in the context of ischemic heart disease

Heart failure secondary to left ventricular systolic dysfunction is a prevalent condition across Europe with ischemic heart disease the most common etiology. Acute heart failure is a medical emergency and management comprises diuretics and vasodilators. Several alternative intravenous treatments have been trialed in recent years but no mortality benefit has been found with these agents. For chronic heart failure there are several well‐characterized disease‐modifying treatments available which include beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, mineralocorticoid antagonists, and device therapy. Sacubitril/valsartan is a novel therapy that has recently been demonstrated to have additional prognostic benefit.
How to interweave accessibility with didactic and technological quality of digital educational materials

Accessibility is a quality requirement for digital educational materials (or contents) in interactive learning environments. It ensures that students with disabilities do not face barriers when using such content. However, guaranteeing the accessibility of these materials is no easy task, at least for a significant part of the producers, evaluators, and users of educational materials, such as teachers. Proof of this can be found in the results of the case studies on the usability and reliability of technological accessibility evaluation standards conducted by Spanish Association for Standardisation (UNE) during the development of the Spanish Standard for the Quality of Digital Educational Materials UNE 71362. The results obtained show the difficulty of ensuring a good level of accessibility to digital educational materials, concluding that most creators and evaluators did not apply the guidelines due to either ignorance or difficulties. In order to minimise this problem, a new research approach has been taken based on unifying and abstracting the technology accessibility indicators from the regulations in force and integrating them, according to their applicability, transversally in the teaching and technological criteria of the new standard. This paper presents, explains and justifies this new approach in which the accessibility criteria are not isolated.
Efficacy of repeated ovum pick-up in Podolic cattle for preservation strategies: a pilot study

Abstract The study evaluated the effects of eCG treatment prior to ovum pick up (OPU) on follicular population, oocyte and embryo yields in summer and autumn in Podolic cattle. The effects of repeated OPU on cattle wellbeing was also documented. Twenty-six animals were used, and split into two groups, treatment (OPU; n = 18) and control (CG; n = 8). The OPU cattle were subsequently split into two subgroups (n = 9) and underwent repeated OPU, without and with eCG priming, for a total of 8 sessions (4 sessions/season). Follicular population, oocyte and embryo yields were recorded in those sub-groups. CG was handled in the same manner of OPU, except for epidural anaesthesia and follicular aspiration. Biochemical profile, serum protein electrophoresis and haptoglobin levels were analysed in OPU and CG. Hormonal priming increased the number of medium follicles (1.7 ± 0.2 vs 0.9 ± 0.2, p < .05), while it decreased the recovery rate and number of cumulus-enclosed oocytes (COCs) (recovery rate: 38.3 ± 3.5 vs 60.5 ± 4.0%; COCs: 2.3 ± 0.3 vs 3.4 ± 0.4, respectively; p < .01). However, priming increased cleavage (72.9 ± 5.7 vs 49.4 ± 5.4; p < .05) and blastocyst (41.1 ± 5.7 vs 23.0 ± 4.2; p = .054) rates. With regard to season’s effect, a higher number of COCs was recorded in autumn than in summer (3.1 ± 0.4 vs 2.6 ± 0.3; p < .05) without affecting though the number of embryos produced (0.9 on average). Since haematological parameters did not vary between OPU and CG, our preliminary data suggest that repeated OPU may be used as a conservation strategy in Podolic cattle without affecting wellbeing. Highlights Podolic cattle is an endangered Italian breed, reared in semi-extensive/extensive systems Ovum pick-up (OPU) can be carried out in this breed without impairing animal health and welfare The eCG treatment before OPU (priming) did not improve the number of embryos produced per donor.
MANAGEMENT OF DISPLACED SUPRACONDYLAR FRACTURES OF THE HUMERUS IN CHILDREN BY CLOSED REDUCTION AND PERCUTANEOUS PINNING

INTRODUCTION: Supracondylar fracture of the humerus is common injury in children between the ages of 5 to 10 years. With males are affected twice high than females. The average age incidence was 8.3 years. Proper clinical and radiological examination is necessary for type of displacement and type of treatment. Percutaneous pinning of supracondylar fracture is certainly not a new technique (5), but it had excellent results in various series, comparatively with other techniques. Closed reduction and crossed percutaneous pinning is a reliable method of treatment for severely displaced supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children. MATERIALS: In our study 25 patients were treated with closed reduction and percutaneous pinning between 2009-2014. All 25 fractures were extension type III and closed variety. Left side was involved in 20 patients and Right side in 5 patients. The commonest mode of injury was by fall while playing and fall from bicyle. The displacement of the fracture was posteromedial in 19 patients and posterolateral in 6 patients. RESULTS: In our study we had 84% excellent or good results and 16% fair or poor results. Results were assessed according to the flynn’s criteria. We had following complications after percutaneous pinning. In one patient ulnar neuropraxia developed because of the medial pin. After 1 week medial pin was removed and following that patient recovered completely. In our study one patient had radial and median nerve injury and developed myositis ossificans. Mild degree of volkmann’s ischaemia and restriction of elbow movements. All these were because of the patient had massage and manipulation elsewhere before the treatment. Another patient had mild degree of cubitus varus deformity. DISCUSSION: Closed reduction with immobilization in cast and Dunlop’s traction, skeletal traction necessitates either longer duration of hospitalization or supervision of the patient constantly. Open reduction and internal fixation always have the chance of infection and risk of myositis ossificans and associated loss of motion. CONCLUSION: Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning under image intensifier control offers several advantages such as accurate anatomic reduction, good stabilization, and early mobilization, less chances of joint stiffness and with low rate of malunion. And the hospital stay is shorter (5).
Sizing Up Without Selling Out: The Role of Authenticity in Maintaining Long-Run Consumer Support for Successful Underdog Brands

Research and market evidence indicate that positioning a brand as an underdog can be an effective marketing strategy. Interestingly, if successful, this strategy could result in brands outgrowing their underdog status. In such situations, the current research finds it is critical for underdogs to be perceived as authentic to maintain long-term consumer support. The importance of authenticity is revealed by depth interviews with underdog supporters and three experiments. The experiments reveal that a successful underdog brand is perceived as more authentic and maintains stronger consumer support if the founders do not sell out to a larger company (Experiments 1, 2, and 3). This effect is robust across “vote-for” and “vote-against” underdogs, and continued founder involvement with the company after selling out has limited effectiveness for maintaining perceptions of authenticity and consumer support (Experiment 2). When an underdog does sell out to a larger company, a communion-focused motivation can mitigate negative effects on consumer support (Experiment 3). Consumer perceptions of the brand’s authenticity mediate the relationship between the decision to sell out and consumer support. Our findings have implications for managing brands that have been positioned as underdogs but outgrow their disadvantaged standing.
Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of a stonefly, Perlesta teaysia (Plecoptera: Perlidae)

Abstract In this study, we sequenced the mitochondrial genome of Perlesta teaysia. The complete mitochondrial genome was 16,023 bp in length, including 37 typical genes and a control region. The overall nucleotide composition was biased toward the A/T nucleotides. All the protein-coding genes (PCGs) started with typical ATN codon as the start codon except for ND1 and ND5, which started with TTG and GTG, respectively. In addition, 11 of 13 PCGs possessed the typical stop codon TAA/TAG, whereas ND4 and ND5 terminated with an incomplete stop codon. Phylogenetic analysis suggested that P. teaysia was a sister group to Calineuria stigmatica.
Towards more reliable cross-comparison of feature location techniques

Feature location (FL) is the task of finding the source code that implements a specific, user-observable functionality in a software system. Given its key role in many software maintenance tasks, it is an area of much research and a wide variety of Feature Location Techniques (FLTs), that rely on source code structure, dynamic or textual analysis, have been proposed by researchers. As FLTs evolve and more novel FLTs are introduced, it is important to perform comparison studies to investigate Which FLTs are relatively better? However, this thesis shows through a systematic survey of the FL literature that performing such comparisons would be an arduous process, based on the large number of techniques to be compared, the heterogeneous nature of the empirical designs employed to evaluate those FLTs, the lack of openly available, executable FLTs for re-evaluation, and existing, contradictory performance’s results. This thesis builds on this Systematic Literature Review (SLR) to present an empirical design cognisant of FL goals which is based on best empirical practice and common empirical design elements. Then, in order to facilitate the cross-comparison of FLTs going forward, this thesis employs the resultant empirical design to cross-compare replicable FLTs, in order to relate their performance. The results suggest that Vector Space Model (VSM) with lucene implementation is frequently the best performing openly-available, Information Retrieval(IR)-based FLT but that the performance of specific FLTs is (partially) driven/controlled by feature-sets differences. Towards understanding the impact of feature-set differences, this thesis defines a feature-metric suite that is assessed in terms of its effect on FLTs’ performance, holistically across FLTs and on the individual FLTs. As contributions, this thesis presents empirical guidelines and an empirical framework that allows better goal-cognisant, performance-based ranking of FLTs and also helps to explain the performance of FLTs in relation to the employed feature-set. It is intended that these advances will, ultimately, allow a standard selection of the systems and benchmarks during FLT evaluation which will not only facilitate increased reliability across FLTs’ evaluations but will also greatly improve generality knowledge towards FLT’s recommendation for practitioners given a specific software system. This work is seen as a step towards standardizing evaluation in the field, thus facilitating comparison across FLTs.
Remote Sensing of Environment: Current status of Landsat program, science, and applications

Formal planning and development of what became the first Landsat satellite commenced over 50 years ago in 1967. Now, having collected earth observation data for well over four decades since the 1972 launch of Landsat1, the Landsat program is increasingly complex and vibrant. Critical programmatic elements are ensuring the continuity of high quality measurements for scientific and operational investigations, including ground systems, acquisition planning, data archiving and management, and provision of analysis ready data products. Free and open access to archival and new imagery has resulted in a myriad of innovative applications and novel scientific insights. The planning of future compatible satellites in the Landsat series, which maintain continuity while https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rse. 2019.02. 015 Received 1 November 2018; Received in revised form 13 February 2019; Accepted 17 February 2019 ⁎ Corresponding author. E-mail address: mike.wulder@canada.ca (M.A. Wulder). Remote Sensing of Environment 225 (2019) 127–147 Available online 11 March 2019 0034-4257/ Crown Copyright © 2019 Published by Elsevier Inc. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/BY/4.0/). T
Parenting Style, Child Emotion Regulation and Behavioral Problems: The Moderating Role of Cultural Values in Australia and Indonesia

Abstract Research has shown that the congruence of parenting styles with cultural values, rather than parenting styles alone, impacts child adjustment. This study examined if parents’ cultural values moderate the relationships between parenting styles and child outcomes across both an individualist culture (Australia) and a collectivist culture (Indonesia). Three hundred and eighty-seven parents of 2–10-year-old children from both countries reported their parenting styles, the importance of the collectivistic values (security, conformity, and tradition), and their child's emotion regulation and behavioral problems. In both countries, authoritative parenting was associated with higher child emotion regulation and lower levels of behavioral problems, and authoritarian parenting was associated with lower child emotion regulation and higher levels of behavioral problems. Although cultural values did not moderate the relationship between authoritarian parenting and child adjustment, in both countries greater importance placed on tradition attenuated the positive effect of authoritative parenting on child outcomes.
Assessment Literacy or Language Assessment Literacy: Learning from the Teachers

ABSTRACT The conceptualization of language assessment literacy (LAL) is currently a subject of debate in the language testing community, especially with regard to the role language components play in this construct. This is part of a broader discussion of generic and discipline-specific assessment literacy. Previous research on language teachers’ LAL aimed to uncover whether self-reported assessment knowledge complies with pre-established definitions. What transpired in the current study is a move in the opposite direction: following a generic course on assessment literacy, language teachers were asked to apply the course contents to their language-teaching objectives in designing a test and a performance task. Content analysis of the assessment artifacts created by 16 English and Hebrew teachers, points at partial employment of the generic assessment features acquired, with a more scant application and consideration of language-related construct components required as part of LAL for language assessment. LAL emerged as a process-oriented phenomenon, requiring an amalgamation of AL with language-related components but also with context-relevant variables.
Tracing of Salmonella Contaminations Throughout an Integrated Broiler Production Chain in Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt

Received: Revised: Accepted: Published online: November 26, 2018 January 04, 2019 January 07, 2019 March 16, 2019 The data available regarding the production chain particularly in poultry flocks in Egypt are yet to be fully elucidated. The study aimed at providing an insight into the cross-contamination with Salmonella spp. at three different stages of an integrated broiler production chain. From 440 collected samples, 152 (34.5%) were positive for Salmonella spp. corresponded to samples collected from broiler farms (n=90, 40.9%), slaughter houses contact surfaces (n=12, 24%) and chicken carcass (n=50, 29.4%) in an integrated broiler supply chain. Isolation and identification of salmonella spp. were followed the standard procedures. Genomic bacterial DNA was extracted and confirmed using specific oligonucleotide primers sequences. Salmonella strains were classified into 11 serotypes. Nine different serotypes were found to contaminate thebroiler houses and flocks with the most prevalent serotypes S. Enteritidis (38.8%), S. Kentucky (23.3%) and S. Typhimurium (11.11%). The overall frequency of Salmonella contamination in the live broiler flocks was 40.9% with prevalence of 37.9, 60, 40, 53.3, 60 and 20% from cloacae swabs, litter, feed, water, farms walls and in the hand swabs from workers, respectively. The PCR products of four isolates, (two isolates per S. Typhimurium and S. Enteritidis) were identified by DNA sequencing to determine the potential genetic relationships in these isolates. The findings of the present study suggested that different Salmonella serotypes can persist along the production chain and that contamination could be linked to the contamination of the final product with a potential health hazard to consumers. ©2019 PVJ. All rights reserved