Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Measuring Psychological Empowerment in the Indian context – A narration of the Psychometric Scaling Process

It has also confirmed the presence of inter-dimensions effect of psychological empowerment and hence suggests theorists and practitioners to determine the best combination of empowerment dimension to maximize the job outcomes. The conceptual fragmentation of Psychological Empowerment as defined by Spreitzer resulted in 12 items representing four dimensions namely,Competence,Meaning, Impact andSelf-determination.The items were customized to the Indian context based on the literature available on workplace behaviour in organizations. For inter-construct validity theoretical relationships of Psychological Empowerment with Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment were chosen
Manipulation of Orbital-Angular-Momentum Spectrum Using Pinhole Plates

The orbital angular momentum (OAM) spectrum of light, produced by superposition of vortex beams, is important for applications in optical metrology and classical and quantum communication. Nonetheless, manipulation of the OAM spectrum remains challenging. The authors propose a technique for control of the OAM spectrum using structured pinhole plates, which can generate both wide and narrow OAM spectra. In particular, a rather simple pinhole plate can produce an interesting series of discrete, equally spaced OAM modes: an OAM comb, akin to a frequency comb. This approach could be extended beyond photonics to work with rf, acoustic, electron, or neutron composite vortices.
Causal Nexus between Economic Complexity and FDI: Empirical Evidence from Time Series Analysis

Abstract The rapid economic emergence of China is credited to be its products and economic complexity. Foreign direct investment, with its better-embedded knowhow and technology, is one of the main drivers for the higher economic complexity of China. By applying the ARDL and VECM approaches; this study confirms the long-run bidirectional and short-run unidirectional causal relationship between economic complexity and foreign direct investment. Besides, we include additional control variables such as institutional quality, information & communication technology, trade openness, per capita GDP, domestic investment, and human capital, which are found robust in our analysis.
Automatic and intuitive electrocardiography monitoring system using Arduino

The proliferation and popularity of open source hardware and software, such as Arduino and Raspberry PI, together with IoT and Embedded System are rapidly revolutionizing the healthcare sector with new technologies. In this article, I proposed an intuitive and low-cost automatic portable electrocardiogram (ECG). The system receives the input pulse using 3 Ag / Cl electrodes placed on the arms and on the right leg of the patient. The signal is then processed by the Arduino Uno microcontroller to control and transmit the function of the ECG wave to be monitored. To calculate and show the results, I implemented a QRS real-time detection algorithm designed for the Arduino platform based on the Pan-Tompkins algorithm, which automatically calculates the main cardiac parameters and compares the values obtained with normal intervals. If an abnormal parameter is present, it is highlighted. The results obtained by the device were tested by comparing them with those obtained from a traditional ECG used in clinical practice on 50 people, in conditions of rest and subactivity. The values of beats per minute (BPM), waveform and ECG parameters were identical. The future goal is to develop a most mobile and wearable system making an automatic remote assistance system.
Formulation and evaluation of novel chromene derivative as an anti-inflammatory agent used for inflammatory bowel diseases

Objective: To formulate and evaluate an extended-release (ER) tablet of a new molecule, 2-amino-4-(4-bromophenyl)-7-hydroxy-4H-chromene-3carbonitrile using a combination of two polymers (hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose [HPMC] K100 and HPMC phthalate) which control the rate and degree of the drug release through 12 hrs period and protect the drug release from acidic pH. Methods: Five batches of tablets (4HC1, 4HC2, 4HC3, 4HC4, 4HC5) were produced by direct compression method. Morphological evaluation of the powder blend was carried out by differential scanning calorimetry and Powered X-ray diffractometry. The evaluation studies such as flow properties, hardness, friability, drug content, and release study were conducted according to pharmacopoeial standards. Results: The physicochemical characteristics of all the granules and tablets were generally satisfactory. The drug release followed zero order, Higuchi model kinetics with diffusion and dissolution mediated mechanism. Tablets were evaluated for physicochemical parameters and promising. Stability studies indicated the dosage form is stable for 3 months at accelerated conditions. Conclusion: From the results received from all test, it was concluded that formulation 4HC4 are the most suitable choice for developing 12 hrs ER tablets. This finding reveals that a particular concentration of HPMC K100 was capable of producing ER.
MEASURING VOLATILITY USING GARCH MODELS : AN APPLICATION TO SELECTED STOCK OF DHAKA STOCK EXCHANGE

Stock market is an important part of economy of a country. Measuring stock market volatility is an vital issue in finance. There are various models to evaluate volatility. The daily return series shows that there is a variation of closing prices of AB bank. The data of AB bank includes daily closing prices from 01-01-2015 to 05-10-2017 from Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) library to forecast phenomena of stock market volatility. We use GARCH models to assess the volatility of stocks from banking sector and find that GARCH (1,1) model is best for measuring volatility of the stocks of AB bank. Once if we measure the volatility then it is possible to make best prediction when to buy and when to sell a stock.
MINDFULNESS TRAINING TO REDUCE EXAM ANXIETY IN ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

Nowadays, anxiety problem is facing not merely by adults. Children are also faced with situations when anxiety appears. As for students, exams are considered as one of such situations that cause anxiety. Regarding to the problem, this research focuses on anxiety experienced by students from the fourth and fifth forms of elementary school. The mindfulness training was used with the purpose to know how helpful this approach for controlling over anxiety experienced by the students from the fourth and fifth forms of elementary school. This study showed that the mindfulness training can reduce the level of exam anxiety in the experimental group better in comparison with the control group. It is seen through the paired t-test results with the significance level of 0.000, which is smaller than the significance standard of 0.05. The independent t-test for the pre-test results obtained at the experimental and control groups showed the significant levels of 0.488 and 0.482, which bigger than the significance standard. Hence, the mindfulness training can be used as an alternative way, in which someone’s attention is pulled to the present moment to break the maladaptive anxiety chain.
Rapid Eye-Tracking Evaluation of Language in Children and Adolescents Referred for Assessment of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

ABSTRACT Background: Language assessment is a key element of evaluations of children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs). The present study examined the validity of a gaze-based receptive language index (RLI) in predicting language test results. Method: Participants included toddlers, pre-school, and school age children and adolescents (78.1% male; ages 1.8–17.6, M = 6.7, SD = 3.6) referred for evaluation of NDDs. A brief eye-tracking evaluation was completed that included six stimuli with 16 receptive language targets. The RLI was computed by standardising gaze metrics and averaging within and across receptive language targets. Results: The RLI had strong validity for predicting traditional language scores (r = .48–.51) and sensitivity to language impairment (AUC = .78). Validity was maintained when controlling for potential confounding factors, including age, autism symptom severity, and eye tracking validity indicators. Conclusions: After large sample validation and scaling for clinical use, the RLI could enhance language evaluation in individuals with NDDs, including autism and intellectual disability.
Adaptive Backstepping Controller of PMLSM

In this paper, a nonlinear adaptive speed controller for permanent magnet linear synchronous motors based on a newly developed adaptive recursive Backstepping control approach for a permanent magnet synchronous motor drive is discussed and analyzed. The Backstepping technique provides a systematic method to address this type of problem. It combines the notion of Lyapunov function and a controller procedure recursively. The adaptive Backstepping control approach is utilized to obtain the robustness for mismatched parameter uncertainties. The overall stability of the system is shown using Lyapunov stability theorem. The simulation results clearly show that the proposed scheme can track the speed reference.
Remote monitoring via CareLink Express™ improves patient and physician satisfaction and reduces economic costs in acute care centers

Results: Length of hospitalization was longer in the control group than in the CareLink group (4.04 vs. 2.21 days). Notably 91.3% of physicians preferred the use of CareLink Express over standard interrogation methods. Patients reported shorter wait time for device results with CareLink Express and “felt less anxious” compared to standard interrogation methods with corresponding p-values of 0.009 and 0.01. Control group arrival to interrogation time ranged from 91-3,022 minutes while the CareLink group ranged from 18-1,551 minutes. Significantly less time was required for interrogation in the CareLink group (422 min) than that of the Control group (1150 min, p < 0.001).
Multisensory stimulation to promote upper extremity motor recovery in stroke: A pilot study

Introduction Occupational therapists have been using various preparatory methods as part of the treatment sessions to prepare clients for occupational performance and participation in occupation. Studies have shown sensory stimulation both activates brain areas inducing cortical reorganization and modulates motor cortical excitability for the stimulated afferents, hence re-establishing the disrupted sensorimotor loop due to stroke. This pilot investigates the potential effects of using multisensory stimulation as a preparatory method prior to conventional training (CT) on upper-extremity motor recovery and self-care function in stroke patients. Method This was a quasi-randomized controlled pilot. Twelve participants (age in years = 67.17 + /−11.29) with upper extremity motor deficits were randomly allocated to multisensory therapy (n = 6) or conventional (n = 6) groups for 12-week training. Assessments were conducted at baseline and post-intervention using Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Motor Recovery after Stroke (FMA), Manual Muscle Testing (MMT), Functional Test for the Hemiplegic Upper Extremity (Hong Kong version FTHUE-HK) and Modified Barthel Index (MBI). Results Significant between-group differences were shown in FMA (p = 0.003), FTHUE-HK (p = 0.028) and MMT (p = 0.034). Conclusion Multisensory stimulation could be used as a preparatory method prior to CT in improving upper extremity motor recovery in stroke rehabilitation. Further well-designed larger scale studies are needed to validate the potential benefits of this application.
SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CLOUD SERVICE PROVIDERS

Guvenlik, bulut bilisim dunyasindaki en buyuk sorunlardan biridir. Musteriler bulut hizmetleriyle ilgili hassas bilgileri tutarlarken servis saglayicilarana tam guvenmek durumunda kalmaktadirlar. Bulut servis saglayicilari, veri koruma yasalari gibi mevzuatlara uymali ve guvenlik politikalari hakkinda guven tam vermelidir. Şartlar ve kosullar belgesi, saglayicilarin guvenlik politikalari hakkinda bazi ipuclari verebilmektedir. Bu nedenle, bu calismada, bulut ortamindaki ihlallere karsi kilit onlemler almak icin bazi bulut servis saglayicilarinin T&C belgelerini guvenlik yonunden inceledik.
The Effectiveness of Client-Centered Conversations to Promote Healthy Diets, Physical Activity, and Guideline Concordant Gestational Weight Gain in Pregnant Mothers: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial

II PREFACE . V DEDICATION. VI ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS . VII LIST OF TABLES . XIII LIST OF FIGURES . XIV LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS . XV CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION . 1 1.1 Rationale . 1 1.2 Purpose . 3 1.3 Research Questions . 4 1.4 Objectives . 4 CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW. 5 2.1 Pregnancy is a Vulnerable Window to Influence Health . 5 2.2 Gestational Weight Gain . 6 2.3 Consequences of Excess Gestational Weight Gain . 7 2.4 Maternal Obesity Prior to Pregnancy: Consequences and Complications during Pregnancy . 9 2.5 The Multitude of Factors Affecting Gestational Weight Gain . 10 2.6 Current Practice of Prenatal Healthcare Providers in Relation to GWG . 17 2.7 Prenatal Visits: An Opportunity for Ongoing Support for Healthy Lifestyles in Pregnancy . 18 2.8 Behaviour Change Theories Used in GWG Intervention Studies . 20 2.9 Interventions Aimed at Preventing Excess Gestational Weight Gain . 21 2.10 Healthy Conversation Skills . 30
Translating Catullus 85: why and how

This article argues that in the first verse of Catullus’ epigram 85, the commonly found translation of quare as ‘why’ in English versions since the 17 th century, but particularly in translations produced in the last fifty years, cannot be accepted. In the context of Catullus’s poetry, with poems 72 and 75 offering an explicit background to and rationale for the contradiction in the poet’s feelings between love and hate, and in the light of the incontrovertible connotation of quare (or qua re ) as ‘how’ in a passage of Terence’s Eunuchus , the correct translation of the word can only be ‘how’. Some suggestions are made to account for the origins and the persis-tence of the mistranslation. The translation as ‘why’ in the prose version in the 1912 Loeb edition edited by F. W. Cornish is suggested to have influenced a generation of English-speaking students, and Martial’s epigram 1.32 is invoked as a cause. But it is further argued that in taking Catullus’s epigram as a model for his own, Martial may have expressly intended to suggest that the meaning of quare as ‘why’ that was current in his time was different in that very respect from the connotation ‘how’ clearly intended by his predecessor.
Trend research in XBRL impact and current study in Malaysia

Nowadays, many companies publish their financial information in such interactive ways especially in internet. However, problem is arising because the information might not easily be integrated into other analysis software or spread sheet. XBRL as an electronic tool with acceptable global standard for electronic language can overcome this problem. The purpose of this study is to identify the research trends patterns and other related issue to the XBRL impact and XBRL current study in Malaysia. 135 Articles related to the XBRL impact and 8 articles related to the XBRL study in Malaysia was extracted from Scopus and Google Scholar database used to conduct this study. The result from the study shows that a study regarding the XBRL impact has shown significantly increase from time to time. The impact to capital market (forecast behaviour) and impact to the behaviour of user financial reporting is the most focusing area on XBRL impact study. However, the study focusing to the Malaysia environment is still low on XBRL. We only found 8 article which related to the XBRL in Malaysia, even though XBRL has been introduce more than 10 years ago by XBRL Consortium. By conducting this study, we hope it will give a general picture of a research trend, future gaps and direction of the research related to the XBRL impact and XBRL in Malaysia environment in the future.
Foundation relative stiffness effects in sand under static loading

In the geotechnical engineering applications, precise understandings are yet to be established on the effects of a foundation stiffness on its bearing capacity and settlement. The modern foundation construction uses the new available construction materials that totally change the relative stiffness of the footing structures–soil interactions such as waste material and landfill area of more residential purposes. Conventional bearing capacity equations were dealt with common rigid footing and thus cannot be used for reduced foundation rigidity. Therefore, this study investigates the effects of foundation relative stiffness on its load-displacement behaviour and the soil deformation field using compression test of a strip smooth footings on surface of sand of different packing densities. Nine experimental tests using three footing materials (plastic (P), rubber (R) and aluminium (A)) that differ in relative stiffness with three soil densities were used. This study has separated the effects of relative stiffness of the foundation systems on bearing capacity and settlement by defining the failure mechanism using digital particle image velocimetry (DPIV). The bearing capacity decreases as the foundation system stiffness increases. This decrease, however, is also associated with a smaller ultimate settlement. It is also apparent that a clear trend can be observed in dimensions of the slip surface when comparing rigid and flexible foundation systems. The soil particles in the failure zone under the footing have the highest vertical displacement for the increase in the rigidity of the footing system. A change in the relative stiffness of a foundation system affects the deformation of a granular media and particular analyses have been taken into the load-displacement behaviour, failure mechanisms and velocity fields.
Differentiable Combinatorial Losses through Generalized Gradients of Linear Programs

When samples have internal structure, we often see a mismatch between the objective optimized during training and the model's goal during inference. For example, in sequence-to-sequence modeling we are interested in high-quality translated sentences, but training typically uses maximum likelihood at the word level. The natural training-time loss would involve a combinatorial problem -- dynamic programming-based global sequence alignment -- but solutions to combinatorial problems are not differentiable with respect to their input parameters, so surrogate, differentiable losses are used instead. Here, we show how to perform gradient descent over combinatorial optimization algorithms that involve continuous parameters, for example edge weights, and can be efficiently expressed as linear programs. We demonstrate usefulness of gradient descent over combinatorial optimization in sequence-to-sequence modeling using differentiable encoder-decoder architecture with softmax or Gumbel-softmax, and in image classification in a weakly supervised setting where instead of the correct class for each photo, only groups of photos labeled with correct but unordered set of classes are available during training.
Reproducibility of preoperative endoscopic injection of botulinum toxin into the sphincter of Oddi to prevent postoperative pancreatic fistula

Abstract Background: A postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is the most common and potentially life-threatening surgical complication in pancreatic surgery. One possible pharmacological treatment could be the endoscopic injection of botulinum toxin (BTX) into the sphincter of Oddi to prevent POPF. Promising data reported a significantly reduced rate of clinically relevant POPF. We analyzed the effect of BTX injection in our patients undergoing distal pancreatectomy (DP). Methods: A retrospective analysis of patients undergoing DP was performed. Patients with preoperative endoscopic injection of BTX into the sphincter of Oddi were included. The end points were postoperative outcomes including POPF. BTX patients were compared with a historical cohort and matched in a 1:1 ratio using a propensity score analysis. Results: A total of 19 patients were treated with endoscopic injection of BTX before open (n=8) or laparoscopic (n=11) DP. The median age of the patients was 67 years and the mean body mass index was 25.9 kg/m2. In median, the intervention was performed 1 day (range, 0–14 days) before the operation. There were no intervention-related complications. The incidence of POPF was not statistically different between the two groups: a clinically relevant POPF grade (B/C) occurred in 32% (BTX) and 42% (control; p=0.737). Likewise, there were no significant differences in postoperative drain fluid amylase levels, morbidity, and mortality. Conclusion: The present study could not reproduce the published results of a significant lowering of grade B/C POPF. The explanations could be the timing of BTX injection before surgery and the endoscopic technique of BTX injection. However, the conflicting results after BTX injection in two high-volume centers prompt a randomized controlled multicenter trial with trained endoscopists.
Liposome: A Powerful Approach Festinates Drug Delivery System

Drug delivery systems have become important tools for the specific delivery of a large Number of drug molecules. Liposomes are microparticulate lipoidal vesicles which are under extensive investigation as drug carriers for improving the delivery of therapeutic agents. Initially they were used to study biomembrane behavior but later on developed into a drug delivery system for targeting specific sites of action like the tumor targeting, gene and antisense therapy, genetic vaccination, immunomodulation, topical, cytosolic, and respiratory various infections etc.
Classificação de dificuldade de questões de programação com base na inteligibilidade do enunciado

In large programming classes mediated by online judges, one must randomize the chosen questions for evaluation tests, in order to avoid dishonest behavior. The problem of a naive randomization is the lack of equity in respect to the degree of difficulty of the questions. Thus, this paper proposes a method to classify the difficulty of programming questions based on textual intelligibility metrics extracted from their statements. In total, 450 questions were analyzed, and those were answered by 800 students in a introduction to programming discipline between the academic periods of 2017 to 2018. It was verified that an approach based only on the intelligibility metrics is suboptimal for the classification of difficulty of questions, but not irrelevant.
Dentists as Clinician Managers: Leadership Influences on Dental Team Empowerment and Engagement

Dentists as Clinician Managers: Leadership Influences on Dental Team Empowerment and Engagement by Scott H. Craven MA, University of Phoenix, 2012 DDS, Creighton University, 1996 BS, Brigham Young University, 1992 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Industrial/Organizational Psychology