Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A compact imaging hyperspectrometer

The paper describes the design of a compact hyperspectrometer equipped with a transmission phase diffraction grating, which is used as a dispersing element. The calculation of the microrelief parameters of the dispersing element is given. The spectral characteristics of the developed device are investigated. The possibility of determining the normalized vegetation index is demonstrated. The weight and dimensions of the compact imaging hyperspectrometer are given.
Safety Climate in Military Organizations: A Pilot Study of an Adjusted Multi-Domain Instrument

The aim of this pilot study is to adjust the NOSACQ-50 to the work environment of military organizations. NOSACQ-50 is a validated tool successfully used in several organizational domains to measure occupational safety climate (OSC). In general, few studies have been published investigating OSC in military organizations. NOSACQ-50 consists of 50 items across 7 OSC dimensions, i.e. group members’ shared perceptions of: 1) management safety priority, commitment and competence; 2) management safety empowerment; 3) management safety justice; 4) workers’ safety commitment; 5) workers’ safety priority and risk non-acceptance; 6) safety communication, learning, and trust in co-workers’ safety competence; 7) workers’ trust in the efficacy of safety systems. To assess the relevance of the NOSACQ-50 items, a revised version of the instrument was sent to 11 military safety experts. In addition, 19 items pertaining to areas not covered by NOSACQ-50 were validated by the same experts. After contents validation, data from 517 participants from 4 garrisons were collected. The results showed that NOSACQ-50 had acceptable reliability scores (.70-.89.), and the factor structure was confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Principal component analyses (PCA) of the supplementary 19 items showed that 12 items grouped into three dimensions (alpha .74-.91): Management enabling safety performance, personnel’s knowledge of and competence in national laws regulating safety and Unit ethics. In conclusion, preliminary results showed the adjusted NOSACQ-50 instrument could be used to measure OSC in military organizations. However, additional studies must be performed to improve and develop military specific dimensions not covered by NOSACQ-50.
Macroanatomical Investigation of Arteria Coronaria and Myocardial Bridges in Tuj and Hemshin Sheep

In the study, it was aimed that the macroanatomic features of the coronary arteries and myocardial bridges were investigated in Tuj and Hemshin sheep. 10 hearts of male Tuj sheep and 10 hearts of male Hemshin sheep were used as the study material. It was applied the latex injection and corrosion cast techniques. It was observed that the hearts were vascularized by arteria (a.) coronaria dextra and a. coronaria sinistra. A. coronaria sinistra was dominant in 8 Tuj and 9 Hemshin sheep, a. coronaria dextra was dominant in 2 Tuj and 1 Hemshin sheep. The r. interventricularis subsinuosus was formed by ramus (r.) circumflexus sinister in 8 Tuj and 9 Hemshin sheep, by r. circumflexus dexter in 1 Tuj sheep, and by r. proximalis atrii dextri in 1 Tuj and 1 Hemshin sheep. There were myocardial bridges on the r. interventricularis paraconalis in all of the hearts. There was a statistical difference in the length of the myocardial bridges on the sulcus interventricularis paraconalis between the hearts of Tuj and Hemshin sheep (P less than 0.05).
Polymorphonuclears in oral mucosa of celiac children not gluten free diet

Our work group first described the presence of Polymorphonuclears (PMNs) in the oral mucosa smears of children patients with CD and not comply a gluten-free diet. The objective of this work was to associate the PMN in oral mucosa smears of celiac children and factors as recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) or other typical signs and symptoms. To established two groups: a) celiac children (CD) (n=27); b) non celiac children (NCD) (n=24) were not affected by gastrointestinal pathology or other diseases related to CD and negative for IgA AGA, IgG AGA, total IgA, and IgA EMA. Both groups included, female/male, 4-12 years old with similar sociodemographic, cultural, and odonto-medical features. It recorder the irritable behavior, RAS and pick-up smears of non-keratinized zones of oral cavity. The association between PMN and RAS in celiac children was evaluated by logistic model and bivariate relations by Fisher test. For all test the statistical significance was set p<0.05. RAS were observed in a significantly higher percentage (p=0.0007) in CD children (55.6%) compared to NCD (8.3%), while PMNs were only observed in CD children (44.4%; p=0.0002). Also, 70.4% of children with CD exhibited anxiety state in comparison to 12.5% of NCD children (p=0.0001). A strongly significant association was observed between the presence of RAS and its lesions and PMNs in smears of CD. Our results showed an association between PMNs and RAS in CD children, probably due to anxiety and/or stress states in children having CD. It could be said that in CD patients not complying with a gluten free diet, PMNs and other specific markers could be used as markers of a presumptive diagnosis; also, in patients with a confirmed diagnosis, they could signal the fulfillment of a diet together with other signs and symptoms.
SMART Program in Chronic Stroke

Introduction: Long-term functional cognitive impairments are common sequelae of stroke, often resulting in decreased participation in daily life activities. Earlier research showed the benefits of training paradigms targeted at memory, attention, and some executive functions. Methods: The current study examined the feasibility of a functionally relevant training program called Strategic Memory Advanced Reasoning Training (SMART). The SMART program teaches strategies to improve abstract reasoning skills and has been shown to enhance aspects of functional cognition, strengthen brain networks, and improve participation in daily life activities across clinical populations. The current study describes the benefits of the SMART program in adults (N = 12) between 54 and 77 years (64.46 ± 8.14 years) with chronic stroke. Participants had 10 sessions of the SMART program over a period of 6 weeks. Results: The findings showed significant gains in abstract reasoning (p < .05) and participation in daily activities after the SMART program. These gains were relatively stable 6 months later. Conclusion: These findings offer the promise of cognitive gains, even years after stroke. Limitations of the study include a small sample size, potential confounding as a result of additional ongoing therapy, and a relatively short period of follow-up. Further research is needed to examine the benefits of the SMART program. [Annals of International Occupational Therapy. 2020;3(3):109-118. ] Original Research
Creating an optimal OR schedule regarding downstream resources

A high percentage of hospital admissions is due to surgical interventions. The operating theatre, which holds the operating rooms (ORs), is therefore one of the key resources in hospitals. Managing the operating theatre and finding an optimal OR schedule is complex due to the many factors that influence it. Scheduling a surgery in an OR influences downstream facilities like the post anaesthesia care unit, intensive care unit and general patient wards. This research was conducted at Leiden University Medical Centre (LUMC), an academic teaching hospital in Leiden, the Netherlands. During the week, the LUMC experiences a large variation in bed occupancy at the patient wards due to the way surgeries are scheduled. The large variation in bed occupancy causes surgeries to be cancelled, because there are no beds available at the ward. Because the OR theatre is such an expensive resource, we want to find a schedule that utilises the OR optimally during opening times. In this research, we develop a clustering method to cluster surgical procedures into surgery groups based on surgery duration and the length of stay. Then, we extend a model that analytically determines the patient distributions over the wards and intensive care for a given OR schedule. We define a mixed integer programming model with the objective to maximise the OR utilisation and minimise the variation in bed occupancy at the wards and intensive care. The model produces an OR schedule with the defined surgery groups assigned to days in the OR. We use two different methods to solve the model: a global approach and a local search heuristic, i.e., simulated annealing. The model has one nonlinear constraint and a complex objective function. Therefore, we linearise the constraint and the objective function, which results in a mixed integer linear program that is proven to be 𝑁𝑃-hard. Both approaches are tested on a dataset provided by the LUMC. Furthermore, several scenarios are evaluated. We conclude that the mixed integer linear programming method performs better and faster than the simulated annealing procedure. To obtain an even better solution it is possible to use a combination of both. By using this method, the OR utilisation of the LUMC can improve by 11% and the variation in bed occupancy can be decreased by 80%.
Herbal extracts in endodontics

Endodontic treatment involves removal of infected tissue and microorganisms from within the root canal to prevent further infection of the periradicular tissues and to aid in healing of these tissues. This critical process involves the use of some chemical substances for disinfection of the root canal space. Herbal products have been used since ancient times in folk medicine. Many plants with biological and antimicrobial properties have been studied since there has been a relevant increase in the incidence of antibiotic resistance and toxicity. In dentistry, phytomedicines have been used as anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant agents. In endodontics, trend of recent medicine to use biologic medication extracted from natural plants is seen because of the cytotoxic reactions of the most of the commercial intracanal medicaments and irrigants used and their inability to eliminate bacteria from dentinal tubules. This study gives a brief review of potential herbal extracts that can be applied in endodontics.
Social Media Use and Externalizing Behaviors During Early Adolescence

A primary goal of this study was to examine adolescents’ use of the most commonly used social media apps in the United States. An additional goal was to examine the relationship between social media use and adolescent externalizing behaviors. The moderating influences of gender and race/ethnicity also were assessed. The sample included 1,072 adolescents (M age = 12.74 years, SD = 0.67, 51% girls; 64% White). Participating adolescents completed a survey in school. Most of the adolescents did not use Facebook or Twitter. However, the majority of adolescents used Instagram and Snapchat, and girls were more likely to use these social media apps than were boys. Adolescents who regularly used social media reported more delinquent behavior and poorer behavioral conduct in comparison with nonusers. In addition, boys who used Facebook regularly and Hispanic adolescents who used Instagram regularly were at an elevated risk for delinquent behaviors and poorer behavioral conduct.
Stream Genetic Programming for Botnet Detection

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The complete plastid genome and phylogenetic analysis of Codium fragile

Abstract Codium fragile, a nutrient-rich green algae that is both edible and medicinal, it is called a ‘rat tail’ because of its unique shape, it can reach up to a metre in length and has the functions of clearing heat and detoxifying, detumescence and water, and repelling insects. The plastid genome sequence of C. fragile is 83,422 bp. A total of 105 genes were determined, including 77 protein-encoding genes, 3 rRNA genes, and 25 tRNA genes. Phylogenetic analysis showed that C. fragile clustered together into a single branch with C. simulans and Codium sp. 'arenicola' as sister branches. The plastid genome analysis will help the understanding of Chlorophyta evolution.
A grounded theory of reconstructing public sector audit

This thesis explores the effects of the transfer of English public sector audit contracts to private firms in 2012 as a result of the abolition of the Audit Commission. Financial audit is a key accountability mechanism over public spending, so changes in audit arrangements can affect the accountability of public sector entities. I use a constructivist grounded theory approach and 23 interviews with auditors and clients to research how the transfer has affected the financial audit of public sector entities. I find that auditors and audit firms have reconstructed what it means to undertake a good quality audit in the UK public sector, in line with the firms’ commercial objectives. There is more emphasis on image and customer service, and less on public sector specialisation. Crucially, efficiency is incorporated into auditors’ understanding of audit quality, such that less work is necessary to do a good quality audit. I draw on Bourdieu’s theory of symbolic violence to demonstrate how the new meaning of audit is imposed and perpetuated. This research explicates hitherto unexplored practical consequences of the change to public sector audit in England. This could be valuable to those making policy decisions in other jurisdictions of the UK (Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland), which still operate national audit institutions similar to the Audit Commission. More generally, it helps to explain how some New Public Management cost savings are achieved. It also adds to our theoretical understanding of how the dominant parties in the audit sector continue to extend their remit, and to define how audit works.
A 0.65-V 12–16-GHz Sub-Sampling PLL With 56.4-fsrms Integrated Jitter and −256.4-dB FoM

This article presents a low-voltage (LV) sub-sampling phase-locked loop (LVSSPLL). The architecture of hybrid dual-path loop-based SSPLL is proposed to mitigate the issue of limited output voltage range of LV charge pump (CP). Four LV building blocks, including a proportional path sub-sampling CP (SSCP), an integral path SSCP, an LV sub-sampling phase detector, and an LV digitally controlled capacitor array in the LC-based voltage-controlled oscillator, are proposed to simultaneously reduce the PLL integrated jitter and the jitter variation over supply voltage variation. Fabricated in 40-nm CMOS process with a core active area of 0.24 mm2, the LVSSPLL operates at 0.65-V supply and achieves 12–16-GHz tuning range, 56.4-fs integrated jitter at 14 GHz, 7.2-mW power consumption, and −256.4-dB figure-of-merit (FoM). The measured integrated jitter variation is less than 14.5 fs within the supply voltage range from 0.62 to 0.7 V, which shows robustness over supply voltage variation.
Mupirocin Resistance in Staphylococcus aureus isolated from the Anterior Nares of Health Care Workers, in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Staphylococcus aureus is a well-known nosocomial pathogen with high mortality and morbidity. It increases the treatment cost and prolongs the hospital stay of the patient. Nasal carriage of Staphylococcus among health care workers is one of the means of transmission of this deadly organism. Colonized individuals (patient or health care worker) serve as a potential reservoir of infection, even if they are asymptomatic (Agarwal et al., 2015). Mupirocin is used for the decolonization of Staphylococcus from anterior nares of health International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 7 Number 02 (2018) Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas. com
Complete mitochondrial genome of a parasitic wasp Microplitis pallidipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Microgastrinae)

Abstract The complete mitochondrial genome of Microplitis pallidipes contains 15931 bp, with an A + T content of 86.5% and consists of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, two ribosomal RNA genes, and a control region (GenBank accession no. MN892396). All of the 22 tRNA genes displayed an usual clover-leaf structure. Gene rearrangement events occurred in this species, there are eight tRNA genes changed their positions or/and directions. 13 PCGs started with ATN. Ten PCGs used the typical stop codon ‘TAA’ and ‘TAG’, three PCGs terminated with incomplete stop codons (TA). Phylogenetic analyses within the microgastroid complex were performed based on mitochondrial protein-coding genes.
70 Prevalence of Sarcopenia in A Longitudinal UK Cohort Study Using Ewgsop2 Criteria Varies Widely Depending on Which Measures of Muscle Strength and Performance are Used

The European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People 2 (EWGSOP2) guidelines have recently been published to aid diagnosis of sarcopenia in the clinical setting and to allow for better comparison between research studies. The guidelines recommend several different tests for diagnosing sarcopenia. We hypothesised that the prevalence of sarcopenia might vary depending on which tests are used. We used data from Wave 3 of the Lothian Birth Cohort 1936 study, a longitudinal ageing study of healthy, community dwelling older adults (n= 697, 52% men, mean age 76y), to assess the prevalence of sarcopenia using the suggested cut-offs in the EWGSOP2 guidelines. Probable sarcopenia was defined as low muscle strength (measured by handgrip strength and 5x chair stand test), confirmed sarcopenia was defined as low muscle strength + low lean mass (measured by bioimpedance analysis), and severe sarcopenia was defined as confirmed sarcopenia + low muscle performance (measured by gait speed and short physical performance battery score). SPSS version 24.0 was used for statistical analysis. The maximum prevalence of probable sarcopenia was 24.2% in men and 24.8% in women, of confirmed sarcopenia was 7.4% in men and 11.0% in women, and of severe sarcopenia was 4.6% in men and 5.9% in women, when either of the cut-offs for muscle strength +/- muscle performance were met. When using only one measure of muscle strength +/- performance, rates of probable sarcopenia ranged from 7.7% to 21.1% in men and 5.9% to 21.3% in women; rates of confirmed sarcopenia ranged from 3.9% to 5.3% in men and 5.1% to 9% in women; and rates of severe sarcopenia ranged from 1.4% to 3.9% in men and from 2.0% to 5.1% in women. In a UK-based longitudinal ageing study we found that the prevalence of probable, confirmed and severe sarcopenia varied widely using the EWGSOP2 guidelines depending on which identifying tests were used. We found that the cut-off points suggested for some of the measures in the guidelines are not comparable and may lead to differing groups being identified as sarcopenic between different trials. We suggest modification of the cut-offs to adjust for this.
Recovering Mandibular Morphology after Disease with Artificial Intelligence

Mandibular tumors and radical oral cancer surgery often cause bone dysmorphia and defects. Most patients present with noticeable mandibular deformations, and doctors often have difficulty determining their exact mandibular morphology. In this study, a deep convolutional generative adversarial network (DCGAN) called CTGAN is proposed to complete 3D mandibular cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) data from CT data. After extensive training CTGAN was tested on 6 mandibular tumor cases, resulting in 3D virtual mandibular completion. We found that CTGAN can generate mandibles with different levels and rich morphology, including positional and angular changes and local patterns. The completion results are shown as tomographic images combining generated and natural areas. The 3D generated mandibles have the anatomical morphology of the real mandibles and transition smoothly to the portions without disease, showing that CTGAN constructs mandibles with the expected patient characteristics and is suitable for mandibular morphological completion. The presented modeling principles can be applied to other areas for 3D morphological completion from medical images.
Multiobjective Deployment of Data Analysis Operations in Heterogeneous IoT Infrastructure

The growth of Internet of Things (IoT) technology brings many new opportunities for applications in areas including smart healthcare, smart buildings, and smart agriculture. These applications must normally distribute the computations, required for extracting value from sensor data, over the IoT infrastructure platforms (e.g., sensors, phones, field-gateways, and clouds). This can be very challenging for IoT application developers due to the heterogeneity of the aforementioned platforms, potentially conflicting nonfunctional requirements (e.g., battery power, latency, and cost), and related deployment criteria, which is impossible to resolve manually. To address the above challenges, we have developed the PATH2iot framework that decomposes a complex IoT application into self-contained micro-operations. Based on the deployment criteria, PATH2iot automatically distributes the set of micro-operations across IoT infrastructure platforms, while respecting their run-time data and control flow dependencies. In our previous work, we have shown how to use the PATH2iot to optimize the battery life of a healthcare wearable. In this article, we describe a new research that significantly extends PATH2iot, which introduces a heuristic model capable of making optimal deployment decisions based on multiple conflicting nonfunctional requirements and selection criteria (user preferences). It does so by leveraging a well-known multicriteria decision-making method called the analytic hierarchical processes (AHP). The applicability of the deployment model is validated based on a real-world digital healthcare analytics use case. The results show that our model is able to find the optimal deployment solution for different user preferences.
Mapping school types in England

The number and range of school types in England is increasing rapidly in response to a neoliberal policy agenda aiming to expand choice of provision as a mechanism for raising educational standards. In this paper, I seek to undertake a mapping of these school types in order to describe and explain what is happening. I capture this busy terrain from different perspectives: legal status; curricular specialism; pupil selection; types of academy; and school groupings. The mapping highlights the intersections between the current reform agenda and the historical diversity within the English school system to show the dialogue between past and present. Borrowing the geological metaphors of faulting and folding, I argue that long-established school types are not buried under sedimentary layers of reform, but are thrust into the present where they are discursively re-imagined through neoliberalism. Finally, I conceptualise the landscape holistically through the lenses of locus of legitimacy and branding, where I argue that current structural diversification policies enable the enactment of interests other than educational through transferring responsibility for education and related assets away from public and towards corporatised or religious actors and institutions.