Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Asylums

This chapter considers Ralph Ellison's career-long interest in asylums—sites where “individuals” are, as Goffman writes, “cut off from the wider society”—suggests a new way of defining his relationship to the discipline of sociology. Ellison's treatment of asylums reveals his affinity with sociologist Erving Goffman, whose own writing on such sites still stands among the most influential. The chapter tracks the overlap in their respective approaches to this site in order to develop a new sense of Ellison's sociological imagination: his attempt to apprehend social reality through an engagement with a particular locale. It situates Ellison's writings on the asylum within an intellectual and cultural history that contains Goffman. The chapter concludes by adapting some of the sociologist's key concepts in an effort to rethink the invisible man's “hole,” his distinctive underground lair, itself an asylum and quite possibly the most beguiling site in all of American literature.
A Survey on Factorization Methods in MapReduce Environment

- Big data is a term encompassing complex types of large datasets that is hard to process with the traditional data processing systems. Innumerable challenges are encountered with big data like storage, transition, visualization, searching, analysis, security and privacy violations and sharing. Parallelism is a computational mechanism used to process such a large amount of data in an inexpensive and more efficient way. Hadoop is the core platform for handling massive data and it runs applications using the Map Reduce algorithm, where the data is processed in parallel on different CPU nodes. MapReduce is a software framework for applications which process vast amount of data (multi-terabyte data-sets) in-parallel on large clusters (thousands of nodes) of commodity hardware in a reliable, fault-tolerant manner. Due to the increasing availability of massive data sets in the form of matrices, researchers are facing the problem because the matrices which are to be factorized are having dimensions in the orders of millions. Recent research has shown that it is possible to factorize such large matrices within tens of hours using the MapReduce distributed programming platform. In this paper, we discuss two different matrix decomposition implementations using MapReduce; QR factorization and the SVD are two fundamental matrix factorization methods with applications around scientific computing and data analysis. The QR method decompose the matrix into partitions and by applying multiple processes to compute the QR decomposition in parallel provides decomposition process much faster than computing the QR decomposition on the original matrix. In the same way, Singular value decomposition (SVD) shows strong vitality in the area of information analysis and has significant application value in many scientific big data fields. For a large-scale matrix, applying SVD computation directly is both time consuming and memory demanding. To speed up the computation of SVD, a MapReduce model has many advantages over a message passing interface model, such as fault tolerance, load balancing and simplicity. This survey paper discusses different QR and SVD factorization methods and how they are implemented in MapReduce environment.
Comparison of patient satisfaction and chewing efficiency between conventional and 3D printed complete dentures

Purpose: This clinical study was conducted to evaluate and compare 3D printed complete dentures fabricated of dimethacrylate-based resins with Photo – initiator with conventional complete dentures regarding patient satisfaction and chewing efficiency. Materials and methods: Six completely edentulous patients were selected for this study from the prosthetic department, Faculty of Dentistry, Mansoura University. For each patient 2 complete dentures were fabricated. The first dentures were conventionally fabricated while the other complete dentures were digitally fabricated through 3D printing of dimethacrylate-based resins with photo-initiator, identical to the scanned previously fabricated conventional dentures. Patient satisfaction and chewing efficiency for both dentures for each patient were evaluated using patient satisfaction questionnaire and two-colored chewing gum technique respectively at (T0) the time of complete denture insertion, (T3) after 3 months of denture use and (T6) after 6 months of denture use. Results: The results of the current study revealed insignificant difference of patient’s satisfaction between conventionally fabricated complete dentures and 3d printed complete dentures for all domains and the overall at T0, T3, and T6. (P> 0.05). Comparison of the OHIPEDENT scores for pre-treatment and T6 revealed significant improvement in all domains. For both dentures. Regarding chewing efficiency, the comparison between conventional and 3D-printed dentures revealed no significant differences for all chewing cycles. Conclusions: 3D printed complete dentures fabricated of dimethacrylate-based resins could be considered as satisfactory alternative to conventionally fabricated complete dentures regarding patient satisfaction and chewing efficiency.
Entrepreneurial Mindset Among Students of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutions in Malaysia

This article examines entrepreneurial mindset among the students of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions under the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. The findings presented are a small part of the overall research data on the readiness of TVET students in Malaysia to venture into entrepreneurship. This quantitative study involves 1000 students from eight selected public TVET institutions in Peninsular Malaysia. Overall, the study finds that respondents‟ level of entrepreneurial mindset is at a moderate level. Furthermore, there is a significant difference in the level of entrepreneurial mindset between the respondents at the certificate level and diploma level, the background of the family/parents who own businesses and otherwise, and also between the respondents who are involved and not involved in business activities. This study holds a positive view that there is potential in enhancing the entrepreneurial mindset of students in TVET institutions in order to generate as many job creators as possible. Hence, the study suggests that the Ministry and all relevant stakeholders to streamline the strategy of the Higher Education Insititution (HEI) Entrepreneurship Action Plan by focusing on the key growth factors of entrepreneurial mindset so that the target of new entrepreneurial talents among HEI students can be realised and also by taking into consideration the potentials of TVET students in
Molecular Studies on Aeromonas Species Isolated from Freshwater Fishes Collected from Delta Region, Egypt

The current study was carried out to identify suspected causes of septicemia in naturally infected freshwater fishes collected from different fish farms at different localities in Menofiya and Kafr El-Sheikh Provinces, Egypt. Fishes (n=120) were examined clinically and upon post-mortem. Bacteriological isolation and identification of the bacterial pathogens using traditional and molecular methods were demonstrated. Based on the phenotypic and biochemical characterization using API20E, API 20 NE and VITEK® 2 compact, the isolated bacteria were identified as Aeromonads (A. hydrophila and A. veronii). Molecular characterization was accomplished through polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and confirmed by sequencing and phylogenetic analysis. The high molecular identity and close phylogenetic relationship confirmed that the isolates were genetically homologous to A. hydrophila and A. veronii. Thus, this study proves that motile aeromonads remain important bacterial pathogens from aquaculture point of view in Egypt, which requires regular and permanent examination of cultured fishes to resist mass mortalities which lead to economic losses.
The complete mitochondrial genome of two-belt cardinal and striped cardinalfish Apogonichthyoides taeniatus (Cuvier, 1828)

Abstract The complete mitochondrial DNA sequence of Apogonichthyoides taeniatus (Cuvier, 1828) is determined. The mitochondrial genome is 17,050 in length and has the same composition and gene order like most other vertebrates. The phylogenetic analysis based on 13 concatenated PCGs nucleotide sequences among 20 species showed that this species has high support with the sister branch Jaydia lineata. Our findings provide useful information for phylogenetic and evolutionary research of Kurtiformes species.
Improvement of the Zeta-Plus Filter Method for Concentration of Viruses from Water

Membrane filtration is a connn only used technique for condensation of viruses from water. Zeta-plus filters, which are electrically positive, can adsorb negatively charged viruses more easily than negatively charged filters. A high virus recovery rate was obtained using a zeta-plus filter, when the method was applied to waters of good quality. However, zeta-plus filters can adsorb negatively charged materials other than viruses. These materials disturb the adsorption of viruses onto the filters. Therefore, when using the method, the recovery of viruses from poor quality waters which contain a Lar! fe. qUflntity of negatively charged material is not as high as expected. This study anaiysed the f actors which affect the condensation by zeta-plus filters of viruses from river waters, with the aim of improving the virus detection method.
A first principle study of the perovskite lanthanum aluminate

A self-consistent first-principles calculation with a precise hybrid PBEsol functional, Density Functional Theory (DFT) have been used to investigate the stability, elastic, mechanical, electronic, acoustic and thermodynamic properties of the cubic perovskite Lithium Aluminate (LaAlO3). An investigation of the stability showed that the computed lattice parameter LaAlO3 is stable, results also show that the lattice of LaAlO3 becomes more distorted and deviates from the hydrostatic behavior as pressure is increased up to 11 GPa, after this limit, the structure encounter a phase shift, which is seen from the nature of the thermal properties of heat capacity. LaAlO3 is thermos conversion-efficient cubic perovskite with its strong phonon scattering interactions resides mostly unclear. The energy band structure appears to display an indirect band gap insulator, with Γ−R separating the valence and conduction bands. Pressure dependence of cubic elastic Moduli, elastic wave velocities, Debye temperature and the density of states of LaAlO3 were calculated, our results appear to converge with available experimental data. The elastic constants reveal the fact that the crystal is stable and show nature of crispness. The thermal characteristics were computed within the hybrid functional PBEsol using the Debye-Waller model and response functions. Lattice dynamics investigation of the perovskite thermoelectric LaAlO3 are investigated with the single-crystal first-principles simulations and compared against inelastic neutron scattering (INS) at 100 K. Our ab-initio calculations of LaAlO3 show a free asymmetry in the first nearest-neighbor peak. In addition, our first principles calculations data reveal stiffer bonding at the anion sites, which is in good agreement with the partial phonon densities of states from INS. The 4-dimensional phonon-dispersion surfaces of LaAlO3, have been mapped and it is found that the origins of the ionic potential an-harmonicity being responsible for the unique behavior and phonon properties of LaAlO3. The latter results provide clear evidence for the anharmonicity phonon distribution associated with the resonant bonding leading to a ferroelectric nature.
ENHANCEMENT OF SUGAR BEET SEED GERMINATION, PLANT GROWTH, PERFORMANCE AND BIOCHEMICAL COMPONENTS AS CONTRIBUTED BY ALGAL EXTRACELLULAR PRODUCTS

Effect of culture filtrates of nine algal strains belonging to Nostocales and Chlorellales on seeds germination, growth and certain biochemical characteristics of sugar beet was tested for their contents of Indole acetic, gibberellic and abscisic acids. Plant seeds soaked in algal culture filtrates for 24 hrs showed maximum germination percentage when soaked in filtrates of Spirulina platensis (72.9%), Anabaena oryzae (70.0%), Oscillatoria sp (69.8%) and Nostoc muscorum (68.7%) over the counterparts which were soaked in water. Greenhouse pot experiments were conducted during the winter growing seasons of 2005/2006 and 2006/2007 to investigate the effect of algal culture filtrates application methods as phytohormones source on growth stimulation and yield quality of sugar beet. Results revealed that different application methods had no significant effect on leaves and roots dry weight as well as total soluble solids, sucrose and purity percentages in root juice during the two seasons, while the positive significancy was conducted by the treatments of Nostoc muscorum, Anabaena oryzae, Spirulina platensis, Nostoc humifusum, Anabaena flous aquae and Phormedium fragile culture filtrates. The combination of seed-presoaking and foliar application method significantly increased leaves chlorophyll contents, as well as, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium percentages in roots over the control in both seasons.
CAPACITATION OF FLEXIBLES FIXTURES FOR ITS USE IN HIGH QUALITY MACHINING PROCESSES: AN APPLICATION CASE OF THE INDUSTRY 4.0. PARADIGM

The incipient implementation of the Industry 4.0 paradigm has led to an increase in the machines sensoring level, in the processes optimization and, thus, in the product manufacturing with a higher added value. In this article a new aspect is described where, through the machine monitoring, the utilization of innovative elements as fixture is enabled for high quality machining processes. These innovative elements are characterized by the great flexibility offered by them as holding component and by their low costs. However, these elements lack the enough geometrical accuracy for applications where a high shape and surface quality product are needed. First of all, in order to have a clear vision of the singularities of each fixture type present on the state of the art, a nomenclature and a classification has been proposed based on their geometry characteristics. Hence, based on this classification, an analysis of the different fixturing solutions provided by the market has been made, enhancing the advantages of this solution against the existing ones. With the aim of demonstrating its suitability for certain machining applications, the behavior of these sort of flexible materials has been characterized. Besides, the sensors implementation has been analyzed in order to capacitate this solution for processes where tough tolerances on parts are demanded. Therefore, this survey demonstrates that, through the massive information gathering, not only an optimization of the existing technologies is obtained, but it is possible to develop innovative solutions that provide improved capacities to the already existing ones in the Industry. Keywords: Flexible fixtures, fixtures classification, elastomers characterization, laser technology, accurate machining, Industry 4.0.
An Integrative Review of Experience of Well-Being and Happiness: Insights from Older Adults in the Community

Well-being and happiness are the ultimate goals of older people. Having a good quality of life is very important for this age group, in which well-being can be predicted through life experiences. Research on the older adult group demonstrates that well-being is positively associated with happiness. In turn, happiness is linked with better coping, lower morbidity and lower mortality. Therefore, studying to understand this phenomenon, according to the experiences and perceptions of older adults, is the key to preparing for an aging society. The objective of this integrative review for nurses was to synthesize information from academic literature to provide insight into the experience and perception of well-being and happiness in older adults. The authors searched 5 databases - CINAHL, PUBMED, CLINICAL KEY, SCOPUS and SAGE journals - using the following key search terms: “(experience or perception or perspectives), AND (happiness or well-being), AND (older adults or elderly or late adulthood). ” Only articles published between January 2010 and April 2020 were considered. The preferred reporting items for the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal tools were adopted for quality assessment. The authors finally selected 12 out of 651 references for integrative review. The results show that the key points of view associated with the well-being and happiness of older people consist of 3 important issues. The first issue includes the challenges and concerns about late life involving independence, life quality, fear of squandering free time, being left out, and having a good death. Second are the strategies for living a meaningful late life through doing regular daily activities, creating self-esteem, finding life satisfaction, engaging in subjectively perceived activities, being optimistic, relying on religious attachment, and setting life goals. The last issue includes resources and support for older adults to reach their goals, which are family support, social support, and religious support. A challenge for future research is how to create interventions that promote the independence that leads to freedom in late life.
Outfoxing the fox: Effect of prey odor on fox behavior in a pastoral landscape

Invasive mammalian predators have had a devastating effect on native species globally. The European red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is one such species where it has been introduced in Australia. A novel but unexplored tactic to reduce the impact of mammalian predators is the use of unrewarded prey odors to undermine the effectiveness of olfactory hunting behavior. To test the viability of unrewarded prey odors in an applied setting we investigated how foxes responded to the odors of three different prey species. We used the odors of two locally extinct native Australian marsupials; the eastern quoll (a smaller carnivore) and eastern bettong (a fungivore), and the European rabbit, an introduced herbivore. Conducting our research over a period of 3 weeks in a pastoral environment in South‐eastern Australia, we used video observations of foxes' behaviors, as they encountered the different odors. We found a reduction in the number of fox visits to bettong odors in the third week. In contrast, we observed a sustained number of visits to rabbit odors. Foxes also spent more time investigating rabbit odors and displayed longer durations of vigilance behavior at quoll odors. Our results support the hypothesis that the exposure of wild foxes to unrewarded odors of novel prey species can reduce their interest in these odors, which might translate to a reduction in predation pressure. Our results also suggest, however, that olfactory pre‐exposure may not be as effective at reducing fox interest in a competitor species' odor.
Parental stress in Mecca, Saudi Arabia during the 2020 COVID pandemic lockdown: A cross-sectional study

Background: Lockdown measures were taken in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, from March to June 2020 to contain the spread of coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19). Parents experienced more stress as they remained at home with their children, and the present study aimed to assess parents’ perceived stress levels and their contributing factors. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from June to July 2020. The instrument used was a self-reported questionnaire comprised of the 10-item Perceived Stress Scale. Results: Most participants were females (75.81%) aged 40-49 years (43.1%). The most affected group were females aged 30-39. More than half of the participants reported moderate stress levels (68.1%); however, only (4.7%) reported high-stress levels. A higher educational level and not working or studying were associated with perceived higher stress levels. Conclusion: This study showed high to moderate stress levels among parents in Mecca during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further research is needed to determine if these perceived stress levels have been resolved and if further interventions could benefit parents.
Evaluation of Phycocyanin Promoter Function in Bacteria by Investigating the Expression of HBsAg

MANY items affect the yields of every recombinant protein production. Promoters are one of the key regulatory elements which control the level of recombinant protein expression in the host. Although in some studies (Hepatitis B Surface Antigen) HBsAg was cloned in E. coli, in many of them common promoters were used. In this study two co-vectors (PHK and PHGK) were designed and used. Both of them were shuttle types based on phycocyanin-specific promoter and each was a combination of two types of vectors: a plasmid and a transposon. ELISA results, in line with Western blot results, showed the ability of phycocyanin promoter as well as revealed the expression level of HBsAg in transgenes from the Top10 PHK vector is higher than those of Top10 PHGK. The expression of HBsAg under the phycocyanin promoter in the present study is 7.5 μg/lit. In the current study as a pilot step, our attitude and objective of bacteria expression are to evaluate the function of the phycocyanin promoter based on the HBsAg gene. Due to the nature of the shuttle vector, in continuation of the present study to reduce the non-responsive populations, high antigen expression, meet the need for renewal and, other benefits, expression of HBsAg in other than bacterial host is under investigation.
Comparison between Conservative and Surgical Treatment of Base of Fifth Metatarsal Fracture

Background: Foot injuries common in emergency rooms include metatarsal fractures. The base of the 5th metatarsal is the most frequent. Aim: To compare the clinical and radiological results of conservative therapy versus surgical treatment of the 5th metatarsal bone fracture base. PRISMA standards were used to conduct this electronic literature on four academic databases: the Cochrane Library, Excerpta Medica Database (Embase), and Medline/PubMed. Methods: This study found eight trials, involving a total of 405 individuals, 137 were surgically treated and 270 were treated in a non-operational way. Those in the non-operative group showed a substantially greater non-union fracture odds ratio (OR) and reported a protracted period of healing and lengthy time to return to sport. Results and conclusion: This systematic review and meta-analysis provides a level of evidence supporting the use of operational interventions to reduce non-union rates, union duration, sporting time, duration for return to normal daily activity and visual analogue scale score compared to non-operative interventions. Operational treatments also improved treatment result as measured by the American orthopaedic foot & ankle scale in order to manage the base fracture of the fifth metatarsal compared with non-operative interventions. Results from current meta-analyzes may have a broad impact on the development of orthopaedic emergency recommendations for best practise fracture treatment on the base of the fifth metatarsal.