Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Demographic and personal factors associated with metabolic control and self‐care in youth with type 1 diabetes: a systematic review

Optimal use of recent technological advances in insulin delivery and glucose monitoring remain limited by the impact of behaviour on self‐care. In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in psychosocial methods of optimizing care in youth with type 1 diabetes. We therefore sought to examine the literature for demographic, interpersonal and intrapersonal correlates of self‐care and/or metabolic control. Studies for this systematic review were obtained via an electronic search of Medline, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature and PsycINFO databases.
Metal complexation by electroanalytical techniques: hard- and soft-modelling approaches

En la investigacio de la complexacio de metalls mitjancant eines electroanalitiques son emprades dues aproximacions generals. La primera, anomenada de modelatge dur (hardmodelling), es basa en la formulacio d'un model fisicoquimic conjunt per als processos electrodic i de complexacio i en la resolucio analitica o numerica del model. Posteriorment, l'ajust dels parametres del model a les dades experimentals donara la informacio desitjada sobre el proces de complexacio. La segona aproximacio, anomenada de modelatge tou (soft-modelling), es basa en la identificacio d'un model de complexacio a partir de l'analisi numerica i estadistica de les dades, sense cap assumpcio previa d'un model. Aquesta aproximacio, que ha estat extensivament emprada amb dades espectroscopiques, ho ha estat poquissim amb dades electroquimiques. En aquest article tractem de la formulacio d'un model (hard-modelling) per a la complexacio de metalls en sistemes amb mescles de lligands, incloent-hi lligands macromoleculars, i de l'aplicacio de la tecnica (soft-modelling) anomenada resolucio multivariant de corbes per minims quadrats alternats a diversos sistemes d'interes biologic i ambiental.
Taking Music Metadata from MARC to FRBR to RDF

The Variations/FRBR project aims to contribute to a community understanding of what it means to implement FRBR. Serving as a concrete test-bed for the FRBR conceptual model, a goal of the V/FRBR project is to provide the community with FRBR-compliant data formats and encodings promoting interoperability and exchange of FRBR data between systems and institutions. The first outcome of this goal was a FRBR-compliant XML format developed and released by the project team. Encouraged by recent efforts towards creating library legacy metadata which are Semantic Web-compliant, the V/FRBR project has completed an RDF binding of the V/FRBR data model that will serve to further formal interoperability among all FRBR-based Application Profiles. This article discusses the steps taken towards creating a Semantic Web-compliant, interoperable data model that implements the FRBR conceptual model and can be used in both a generic and a music-specific environment.
Design of a phase array ultrasonic sensor using vibration decoupled concept

Phase array ultrasonic sensors have been used widely to generate higher directional radiating patterns in which piezoelectric units are distributed sparsely in space. In this study, we present a novel design of a phase array ultrasonic sensor based on the concept of vibration decoupling. Decoupling is achieved by careful design of source aperture, and such design allows piezoelectric units tightly located in the same structure. The phase array sensor is designed herein as a cylinder with a dumbbell shape groove to decouple vibration, and finite element analysis is used to optimize the design. Two piezoelectric discs are adhered on the bottom plate of the sensor whereby desirable wave generation and detection are controlled adaptively. By electrical steering, the sensor thus operates as a dipole mode. Finally, prototypes of the sensor are made and experiments are conducted to verify simulation results.
Are the principal components of software complexity data stable across software products?

The current software market is not suitable for organizations that place competitive bids, set schedules, or control projects without regard to past performance. Software quality models based upon data collected from past projects can help engineers to estimate costs of future development efforts, and to control ongoing efforts. Application of principal components analysis can improve the stability and predictive quality of software quality models. However, models based upon principal components are only appropriate for application to products having similar principal components. We apply a statistical technique for quantifying the similarity of principal components. We find that distinct but similar products developed by the same organization can share similar principal components, and that distinct products developed by distinct organizations will likely have dissimilar principal components. <<ETX>>
Accurate analysis of GPR first-arrival signals for the evaluation of soil permittivity parameters

This work is aimed at investigating the relationships between amplitude attributes of the `first-arrival direct wave' (also called `early-time signal', ETS, in brief), which propagates at the interface in bistatic ground penetrating radar (GPR) configurations, and the relevant shallow-soil permittivity parameters (dielectric constant and conductivity). Our analysis is developed by considering the characterization of the involved problem both from measurements, in a controlled experimental setup, and from simulations, with an efficient numerical implementation based on a CAD tool. Suitable ETS attributes able to give predictable correlation with the ground permittivity values are evaluated as a function of various system parameters. Accurate results are provided and discussed, allowing us to emphasize the distinctive features of this technique. Potential and critical aspects for effective geophysical applications of ETS can consequently be addressed.
INTEGRATION OF ARTIFICIAL POTENTIAL FIELD THEORY AND SENSORY-BASED SEARCH IN AUTONOMOUS NAVIGATION

Abstract A unified framework for the integration of the artificial potential field (APF) theory and the navigation for the search of sensory target sources is presented. This global framework is based on modelling both APF navigation and sensory search as a functional optimization problem, making possible to apply a simple gradient operator that allows a unified navigation. The novel idea of generating steering angles tangent to the potential field curves instead of the conventional use of normal forces is also introduced. Finally, an optimal holonomic kynematics has been implemented in a prototype vehicle. Experimental testing with light and temperature sources and with sonar sensors for obstacle avoidance has shown the efficiency and practical interest of this unified framework.
Hidden Patterns: Clustering Diabetes Data

Data mining techniques have been applied to various fields for many years as a data analysis process to discover characteristics and patterns in the data sets that might be unknown before. In the fields of health care, these characteristics and patterns often related to diseases and their control. In this paper, we examine health, behavior, and demographic data of diabetics through clustering analysis. We noticed some interesting patterns through the analysis results that could be further examined.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF TRANSLATION STRATEGIES OF COLLOCATIONS FROM ENGLISH INTO PERSIAN IN GREAT GATSBY BASED ON VINAY AND DARBELNET ' S MODEL *

Words in every language never go together freely or randomly to form a phrase or any other stretches of language. This co-occurrence is technically called ‘collocations’. Translators are permanently faced with various translation problems such as, finding the exact lexical equivalents in the TL, conveying the intended semantic message in the SL to TL and finding the most appropriate strategy of successfully conveying these aspects in the target language (TL). This study aimed to study the translation of Adjective-Noun, Noun-Noun collocations from English into Persian. It investigated different translation strategies of collocations of the famous novel, "Great Gatsby", from English into Persian to find the adopted strategies and to dramatize the frequencies and the percentage of the mentioned strategies in a theoretical framework based on "Vinay and Darbelnet" 's model". For this purpose 340 collocations (Adjective-Noun, Noun-Noun) were selected according to Benson's and Ilson's model then they compared with corresponding parts in Persian. The results showed that employed strategies in translation are Equivalence, Literal Translation, Modulation, Transposition and Borrowing. It was found out that the most frequently employed strategy was Literal, though the occurrence of other strategies was evident.
Obstructive sleep apnea among commercial vehicle drivers in Malaysia: Issues and initiatives

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) has been identified by many studies as one of the significant contributing factors for motor vehicle accidents. However, only a small number of studies have been conducted in Malaysia. Objective: This paper aims to highlight the prevalence of OSA among truck drivers and express bus drivers in Malaysia and efforts being undertaken to address issues related to OSA among commercial vehicle drivers. Methodology: Two separate studies were conducted: a cross sectional study among truck drivers and secondly among express bus drivers. The screening process for identifying the high risk group for OSA was done using Berlin questionnaire. Meanwhile, among express bus drivers, OSA was confirmed with sleep study using polysomnography test. Result: Screening of risk group of OSA among truck drivers revealed that 14.6% (19) of drivers were categorized as having high risk of OSA while 85.4% (111) having low risk of OSA. While, in another study, polysomnography test among express bus drivers showed that 83 (28.7%) had mild OSA, 26 (9.0%) had AHI moderate OSA, and 19 drivers (6.6%) severe OSA. Conclusion: This paper highlighted the issues of OSA among commercial vehicle drivers in Malaysia. With an alarming high prevalence, OSA should be a major road safety concern in this country. A special study focusing on sleep and fatigue related crashes may need to be conducted to complement the current studies and full implementation of existing efforts and initiatives to address OSA in road crashes should be realized by the relevant authorities.
Role of Illness Perceptions and Medication Beliefs on Medication Compliance of Elderly Hypertensive Cohorts

Background: Poor compliance with antihypertensive medications is one possible reason why its success in clinical trials has not been translated into everyday practice. In addition, medication noncompliance in elderly leads to increased hospitalizations, physician visits, and higher health care costs. Objective: The study assessed influence of illness perceptions and medications beliefs on medication compliance of elderly hypertensive cohorts. Method: A cross-sectional survey research design, utilizing self-administered health surveys, was adapted to address key study objectives. Conceptualized associations among the study variables were explored to assess their individual as well as their collective impact on the medication compliance. Result: A total of 78 (66%) study samples were found to be noncompliant with their medications. Analysis revealed that perceptions about illness and beliefs about medication jointly played a significant role in the prediction of medication compliance (F = 5.966, P < .05; R 2 = .212). Significant bivariate correlations were observed between Morisky’s test score versus Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire measure (r = .332, P = .001), Beliefs of Medication Questionnaire (BMQ) differential score (r = .301, P = .001), and BMQ components, such as specific necessity (r = .250, P = .008), specific concern (r = −.231, P = .001), and general overuse (r = −.342, P = .001). Conclusion: The findings provide practical basis for designing interventions and programs aimed at compliance building in elderly populations having hypertension by incorporating the value and importance of patient perceptions of illness and medications in order to achieve desired patient outcomes.
An Australian study of women's experiences of their first pregnancy.

OBJECTIVE to describe women's experiences and perceptions of their first pregnancy. DESIGN, SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS a qualitative study, using grounded theory. Data were obtained from 13 women whose interviews were tape-recorded and transcribed. Interviews were conducted in the women's homes on three occasions during pregnancy. FINDINGS the women's experiences were varied and diverse. Most had difficulty coping with the physical and emotional symptoms of pregnancy. Loss of control caused anxiety. Need for support emerged as important. Antenatal education classes were favourably commented upon, however, the women wanted more information on breast feeding, baby feeding/sleeping patterns and behaviour, and self-care. KEY CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE midwives committed to a wellness, woman-centred model of care and willing to provide continuity of care should endeavour to implement this model in the hospital environment. Teaching in the ward or childbirth/parenting programmes should not be compromised by midwives who believe that pregnant women cannot learn. A comprehensive review of the philosophy, content, delivery and evaluation of current childbirth/parenthood programmes should be undertaken. Also, a review of the qualifications and aptitude of educators conducting the programmes.
Single-Variable Optimization Method for Evaluating Solar Cell and Solar Module Parameters

This paper presents a simple and accurate method to assess the single-diode model parameters of an illuminated and dark solar cell (SC) and its extension to a photovoltaic solar module (PVSM). The proposed method is based on the acquisition of experimental data related to the v -i characteristics of illuminated or dark SC/PVSM at fixed climatic conditions. The method presented in a previous work is generalized, the effects of measurement uncertainty of the results are discussed, and its application to different technologies are shown. A micropower monocrystalline SC, a monocrystalline SC, a polycrystalline PVSM, and an amorphous PVSM have been characterized using direct insulation in an outside environment with a correlation coefficient up to the noise limit.
Determined to stop? Longitudinal analysis of the desire to have no more children in rural Mozambique

Classic demographic theories conceptualize desired family size as a fixed goal that guides fertility intentions over the childbearing years. However, a growing body of research shows that fertility plans, even nominally long-term plans for completed childbearing, change in response to short-term conditions. Because of data limitations, much of this research has focused on low-fertility contexts, but short-term conditions are likely to be even more important in high-fertility contexts. This paper uses three waves of survey data collected in rural Mozambique to study predictors of the desire to stop childbearing in a context of relatively high fertility and high individual and social instability. We use fixed effects models to assess how women’s desires to stop childbearing are shaped by demographic factors, household economic conditions, and health status, controlling for constant individual characteristics. Results provide evidence that fertility desires both reflect stable underlying goals and evolve in response to individual and social circumstances.
A Fast Non-parametric Detection Method for Infrared Small Dim Target

This paper presents a fast non-parametric detection method for multiple infrared small dim targets against the complex sky background. Traditional methods are based on the entire image processing with a high requirement of accuracy and speediness. However, the proposed method divides the detection into regions of interest (ROIs) searching and precise positioning according to the idea that from coarse searching to precise positioning. The former pays more attention to accuracy while the latter is more concentrated on speediness. First, ROIs sequence can be built by stationary wavelet transform (SWT) followed by Sobel direction directors. Through Hough line transformation, target region proposals which are settled as prior information of precise positioning can be extracted from ROIs sequence. Then, exact target positions are located by auto-regression analysis of temporal profile. Only the max size of targets is assumed which dramatically reduces the dependence of the method on target parameters. Results demonstrate that the proposed method can rapidly locate multiple targets simultaneously in real-time.
Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Escherichia coli in outpatient urinary isolates in Izmir, Turkey.

BACKGROUND Knowledge of antimicrobial resistance pattern in Escherichia coli, the predominant pathogen associated with urinary tract infection (UTI), is important as a guide in selecting empirical antimicrobial therapy. The aim of this study was to determine the antibiotic susceptibility patterns of E. coli strains isolated from adult outpatients with UTI, in Izmir, Turkey. MATERIAL/METHODS This study was performed with isolates from outpatients with UTI, collected from 5 university and tertiary-care hospitals in Izmir, Turkey. Isolates were analyzed by standard methods and antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed by Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method. RESULTS A total of 4,534 E. coli strains (3,449 females and 1,085 males) were examined. Antibiotic resistance rates of the isolates for female and male, respectively: Ampicillin (61.8%, 78.7%), amoxicillin-clavulanic acid (36.6%, 59.1%), cefuroxime (22.5%, 41.3%), cefotaxime (18.2%, 35.8%), piperacillin-tazobactam (11.6%, 31.2%), amikacin (8.3%, 13.9%), gentamicin (24.9%, 40%), trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (42.1%, 57.3%), and ciprofloxacin/norfloxacin (42.1%, 63.3%). Extended spectrum beta-lactamase rate was found to be 18.3% and 26.1% for females and males, respectively. The isolates were significantly more resistant to all antibiotics in men than in females in this study (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS The most important finding of our study is that a considerable proportion of the studied E. coli isolates were resistant to most antibiotics except amikacin. These data provide useful information for clinicians in determining the appropriate empirical antimicrobial regimen, and help authorities to formulate antibiotic prescription policies.
AMPK activation increases uncoupling protein‐3 expression and mitochondrial enzyme activities in rat muscle without fibre type transitions

The present study examined the effect of chronic activation of 5′‐AMP‐activated protein kinase (AMPK) on the metabolic profile, including uncoupling protein‐3 (UCP‐3) and myosin heavy chain (MHC)‐based fibre phenotype of rodent fast‐twitch tibialis anterior muscle. Sprague‐Dawley rats were given daily injections of 5‐aminoimidazole‐4‐carboxamide‐1‐β‐D‐ribofuranoside (AICAR), a known activator of AMPK, or vehicle (control) for 28 days. After AICAR treatment, UCP‐3 expression at the mRNA level was elevated 1.6 ± 0.1‐fold (P < 0.006) and corresponded to a 3.3 ± 0.2‐fold increase in UCP‐3 protein content (P < 0.0001). In addition, the activities of the mitochondrial reference enzymes citrate synthase (EC 4.1.3.7) and 3‐hydroxyacyl‐CoA‐dehydrogenase (EC 1.1.1.35), which are known to increase in proportion to mitochondrial volume density, were elevated 1.6‐fold (P < 0.006), while the activity of lactate dehydrogenase (EC 1.1.1.27) was reduced to 80 % of control (P < 0.02). No differences were detected after AICAR treatment in the activities of the glycolytic reference enzymes glyceraldehydephosphate dehydrogenase (EC 1.2.1.12) or phosphofructokinase (EC 2.7.1.11), nor were MHC‐based fibre‐type transitions observed, using immunohistochemical or electrophoretic analytical methods. These changes could not be attributed to variations in inter‐organ signalling by metabolic substrates or insulin. We conclude that an AMPK‐dependent pathway of signal transduction does mimic some of the metabolic changes associated with chronic exercise training, but does not affect expression of the MHC‐based structural phenotype. Thus, the metabolic and MHC‐based fibre types do not appear to be regulated in a co‐ordinated way, but may be independently modified by different signalling pathways.
Crystal structure of native and Cd/Cd-substituted Dioclea guianensis seed lectin. A novel manganese-binding site and structural basis of dimer-tetramer association.

Diocleinae legume lectins are a group of oligomeric proteins whose subunits display a high degree of primary structure and tertiary fold conservation but exhibit considerable diversity in their oligomerisation modes. To elucidate the structural determinants underlaying Diocleinae lectin oligomerisation, we have determined the crystal structures of native and cadmium-substituted Dioclea guianensis (Dguia) seed lectin. These structures have been solved by molecular replacement using concanavalin (ConA) coordinates as the starting model, and refined against data to 2.0 A resolution. In the native (Mn/Ca-Dguia) crystal form (P4(3)2(1)2), the asymmetric unit contains two monomers arranged into a canonical legume lectin dimer, and the tetramer is formed with a symmetry-related dimer. In the Cd/Cd-substituted form (I4(1)22), the asymmetric unit is occupied by a monomer. In both crystal forms, the tetrameric association is achieved by the corresponding symmetry operators. Like other legume lectins, native D. guianensis lectin contains manganese and calcium ions bound in the vicinity of the saccharide-combining site. The architecture of these metal-binding sites (S1 and S2) changed only slightly in the cadmium/cadmium-substituted form. A highly ordered calcium (native lectin) or cadmium (Cd/Cd-substituted lectin) ion is coordinated at the interface between dimers that are not tetrameric partners in a similar manner as the previously identified Cd(2+) in site S3 of a Cd/Ca-ConA. An additional Mn(2+) coordination site (called S5), whose presence has not been reported in crystal structures of any other homologous lectin, is present in both, the Mn/Ca and the Cd/Cd-substituted D. guianensis lectin forms. On the other hand, comparison of the primary and quaternary crystal structures of seed lectins from D. guianensis and Dioclea grandiflora (1DGL) indicates that the loop comprising residues 117-123 is ordered to make interdimer contacts in the D. grandiflora lectin structure, while this loop is disordered in the D. guianensis lectin structure. A single amino acid difference at position 131 (histidine in D. grandiflora and asparagine in D. guianensis) drastically reduces interdimer contacts, accounting for the disordered loop. Further, this amino acid change yields a conformation that may explain why a pH-dependent dimer-tetramer equilibrium exists for the D. guianensis lectin but not for the D. grandiflora lectin.
Recombining Forecasts Used in Personal Credit Scoring

Using the idea of combining forecasts, this paper presents a new approach by combining multi-linear regression and logistic with three different NNs. Then, recombine them with perceptron and apply it in personal credit scoring of one commercial bank. The results indicate that the combining methods are more accurate than either of the individual technology, and recombining is a reasonable way because it has greater precision than either the combining methods or pre-combining models, especially in avoiding recognizing the bad applications as good ones