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Evaluation of Shear Wave Elastography along with Biomarker Parameters as an Algorithm for Early Detection of Liver Fibrosis in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Alcohol Abuse Patients

International Journal of Anatomy, Radiology and Surgery. 2020 Jan, Vol-9(1): RO10-RO15 INTRODUCTION Chronic, excessive alcohol consumption is a major public health problem. Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD) is characterised by a spectrum of damage, ranging from hepatic steatosis to cirrhosis [1]. Alcohol now accounts for 50% of all deaths from liver cirrhosis [2,3]. SouthEast Asia accounts for one-fifth (19%) of the total number of people with diabetes in the world. Out of 5 adults with diabetes one lives in this region. Almost 84 million people have diabetes which is estimated to rise to 156 million (86%) by 2045 [4].
Identification and Assessment of Fluroquinolone Multidrug Efflux Pumpin Multidrug Resistant Staphylococcus Aureusisolated from Hospital Wastewater in Kuala Lumpur

Apart from alterations of target proteins of fluroquinolones, multidrug resistant (MDR) S. aureus can also mediated their resistance via overexpression of efflux pump. However, this mechanism is not well characterized. Absence of known antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in the MDR S. aureus isolates have led us to find other mechanism of resistance which could be responsible for their resistance. Therefore, this study was performed to identify the MDR efflux pump genes and evaluate the activity through Ethidium Bromide Cartwheel (EtBrCW) method. The MDR S. aureus were isolated from local hospital wastewater in Kuala Lumpur. 9 of the MDR S. aureus isolates were subjected to PCR for the detection of MDR efflux pump genes. The EtBrCW was used to demonstrate efflux activity as a mechanism of resistance in S. aureus. The result showed only 2 isolates possessed efflux pump genes with low efflux activity. It was observed that many of the isolates did not have conserved MDR efflux pump genes, suggesting there may be other mechanisms of resistance that need further exploration. The fast spreading of these resistance genes could pose serious risk to public health and emergence of superbug which is difficult to treat with available antibiotic
Application of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in predicting user intention to use Malaysian Business Reporting System (MBRS): A Conceptual Paper

On 27 September 2018, SSM has introduce a new submission platform known as Malaysian Business Reporting System (MBRS) that allow company in Malaysia to submit annual submission filing in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) format. Currently, submission filing using MBRS platform is only mandatory for unaudited companies’ and Certificate for Exempt Private Company (EPC) but it is expected that the mandatory submission shall be enforced to other type of companies soon. By applying Theory Acceptance Model (TAM), this study proposes a conceptual model to examine the behavioral intention to use MBRS by accounting practitioners in Malaysia. The resulting model will guide the development of strategies, especially for the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) in promoting MBRS adoption in the future reporting.
Sexual satisfaction in women and its predictors

Introduction: Sexual satisfaction is a multidimensional experience involving thoughts, feelings, personal and socio-cultural attitudes and beliefs, combined with biological factors. Aim of the Study: The present study aimed to assess the degree of sexual satisfaction and its predictors in a convenience sample of married Egyptian women. Materials and Methods: 302 married women were recruited for this study. The tool used was a self-report questionnaire designed by the authors with the help of the COSECON survey. The questionnaire included questions about demographic data, sexual satisfaction, sexual activities e.g. frequency of coitus, obtaining lubrication and orgasm. Results: The degree of sexual satisfaction was as follows: 57.9% highly satisfied, 22.2%%moderately satisfied and 19.9% dissatisfied. The main predictors of satisfaction were: age, coital frequency, spontaneous desire, lubrication and the ability to reach orgasm. Foreplay duration and method, duration of marriage, residence and educational level were all related to sexual satisfaction.Conclusion: Sexual medicine counselors may benefit from the present work in dealing with their female clients. Determining the degree of sexual satisfaction plus looking for its predictors are important in helping couples with a problematic sexual relation.
Factor Structure of Personal Characteristics in Young People with Different Perceptions of Childhood Relationships with Parents

The article deals with the relevant problem of delayed parental family impact on the personal characteristics of an adult. One hundred thirty-eight young people, university students aged 18-23 years, were invited to participate in the study. The collected data were processed with the help of factor analysis (using the Statistica software package). The obtained results allow expanding the scientific understanding of the psychological consequences of adverse parent-child relationships and can be used by practicing psychologists in the work on actualizing psychological resource of young people.
DETERMINATION OF S-ADENOSYLMETHIONINE AND S-ADENOSYLHOMOCYSTEINE IN TWO PROSTATIC ADENOCARCINOMA CELL LINES

Studies of processes leading to cancer tumour progression are one of the major foci of current cancer research. Therefore, it is important to shade the light on the metabolic pathways involved in cancerogenesis. In the present study we have chosen as a model two prostatic adenocarcinoma cell lines (PC-3 and LNCaP) for the comparison of the metabolites involved in tumour growth. Applying the HPLC-MS method, we determined and compared the concentration levels of S-(5’-adenosyl)-Lhomocysteine (SAH) and S-(5’-adenosyl)-L-methionine (SAM), that are involved in the tumour growth processes. SAM/SAH ratio, a methylation index describing the aggressiveness of tumour cells, was determined here. The methylation index was 0.4 and 1.2 for PC-3 and LNCaP cells, respectively, pointing out that the PC-3 cells are more aggressive than LNCaP cells. This finding is of great importance for our following studies.
THE DAY OF THE DOG

IT was on the shore at Qibraltar that we met him, one splendid June morning. Hot, sweltering,-even the Moors from Tangiers were complaining. He was an English dog, property probably of some officer's wife at the citadel on the hill. He had wandered away from Tommy Atkins, however, to mingle with the common herd on His Majesty's highway. But, doggy had a headache and so they had fixed him up. Splendid piece of nursing, is n't it? Notice the care with which the bandage is bound about the head. One sees these dog bandages often in the hot countries, sometimes as a preventive rather than cure, to keep the torrid sunbeams from the dog's head.
Battery Charger for Hybrid Locomotive

The paper introduces the concept and functionality of the battery charger – pulse rectifier control system for hybrid shunting locomotive. The locomotive producer is the company CZ LOKO a.s. The pulse rectifier operates in several modes including modes with charging of the traction battery from the alternator or from the distribution net, emergency mode or test modes. The paper presents the integration of the pulse rectifier into the context of the hybrid drive and the results of partial tests of drive control.
Employer requirements and employability mindsets influencing graduate workers’ self-confidence in gaining employment

Background: Little is known about when (under which mindset conditions) graduate workers’ self-confidence in gaining employment increases. Objective: The current study explored the interaction effects between employers’ importance attached to graduate workers’ graduateness and employability qualities, and graduate workers’ mindsets of marketability, entrepreneurial orientation and networking or job search orientation in predicting their self-confidence in gaining employment. Method: The study was exploratory and cross-sectional in nature, involving ( N = 153) predominantly black African (71%) graduate-level workers employed in the South African services industry. Results: Hierarchical moderated regression analysis showed significant moderation effects on the mindsets of entrepreneurial orientation and marketability. Conclusion: The findings added new insights to the employability research literature by introducing the influencing role of the prospective employee’s own mindset in raising intrinsic self-confidence in gaining employment, while also triggering extrinsic self-confidence in employability in the link with employers’ requirements for graduateness and employability qualities.
Uncertainties in coastal flood risk assessments in small island developing states

Abstract. Considering the likely increase in coastal flooding in small island developing states (SIDSs) due to climate change, coastal managers at the local and global levels have been developing initiatives aimed at implementing disaster risk reduction (DRR) and adaptation measures. Developing science-based adaptation policies requires accurate coastal flood risk (CFR) assessments, which in the case of insular states are often subject to input uncertainty. We analysed the impact of a number of uncertain inputs on coastal flood damage estimates: (i) significant wave height, (ii) storm surge level and (iii) sea level rise (SLR) contributions to extreme sea levels, as well as the error-driven uncertainty in (iv) bathymetric and (v) topographic datasets, (vi) damage models, and (vii) socioeconomic changes. The methodology was tested through a sensitivity analysis using an ensemble of hydrodynamic models (XBeach and SFINCS) coupled with a direct impact model (Delft-FIAT) for a case study of a number of villages on the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe. Model results indicate that for the current time horizon, depth damage functions (DDFs) and digital elevation models (DEMs) dominate the overall damage estimation uncertainty. When introducing climate and socioeconomic uncertainties to the analysis, SLR projections become the most relevant input for the year 2100 (followed by DEM and DDF). In general, the scarcity of reliable input data leads to considerable predictive uncertainty in CFR assessments in SIDSs. The findings of this research can help to prioritize the allocation of limited resources towards the acquisitions of the most relevant input data for reliable impact estimation.
Mosquito-borne diseases simulated by cellular automata: A review

In this work we review cellular automata models that have been proposed to simulate mosquito-borne disease spread. We summarize some of the strengths or weaknesses of the different cellular automata models. We classify the models according to: those that include human mobility, type of compartmental model, simulations of hypothetical scenarios or those that use real data to fit the model, use of geographic information systems, population densities, seasonality and control strategies to prevent the diseases spread.
TCER Working Paper Series Human capital accumulation through recurrent education

Sustaining economic growth under rapid aging is one of the most important policy issues in Japan. Because of the difficulty of increasing labor force in an aging society, it is desirable to promote human capital accumulation for improvement of labor quality in the long run. However, since human capital accumulated in the young may become obsolete for elder workers, we cannot achieve sufficient level of human capital to sustain economic growth only through education for the young. Thus, we need recurrent education for the elderly or retired female workers in an aging society as in Japan. Hence, this paper investigates whether we can achieve socially optimal level of human capital when the decision to participate in recurrent education is left to the private sector. To answer this question, this paper studies human capital accumulation through recurrent education as well as primary education and tertiary education in an OLG model. We show that the effects of mortality on recurrent education depends on the relationship between tertiary education and recurrent education. In other words, if they are complements, i.e. if a higher level of tertiary education increases the effects of recurrent education, a decline in mortality rate promotes recurrent education, which improves human capital. On the other hand, if they are substitutes, i.e. if a a higher level of tertiary education decreases the effects of recurrent education, a decline in mortality rate decreases the level of recurrent education, which decreases human capital. In the latter case, we cannot achieve sufficient level of recurrent education to sustain economic growth in an aging society through voluntary choice by the private sector, and hence, we need policies to promote recurrent education. Mariko Tanaka TCER and Musashino University Faculty of Economics 3-3-3, Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo matanaka@musashino-u.ac. jp Human capital accumulation through recurrent education ∗ Musashino University Mariko Tanaka †
Nutritional Status of Pregnant Women and Its Impact on the Evolution of Pregnancy in Bassila (North-west of Benin)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the nutritional status of pregnant women attending antenatal care at the Bassila Zone Hospital. It is a prospective, descriptive and analytical study that took place from March 7 to May 21, 2019. All consenting pregnant women who accepted prenatal check-ups were included. Their weight and size were collected, blood samples were taken for Blood Count and Gout Thick/Parasite Density. They are subject to a series of questions relating to socio-demographic, obstetric, and nutritional characteristics. The data collected were analyzed using the Epi Info and Excel 2010 software. The probability values p <0.05 were considered statistically significant. The results of this study show that 350 pregnant women aged 16 to 45 were identified. 25% of pregnant women surveyed have a '' small size '' (T <1.55m). The prevalence of anemia is 67.7%. A predominance of moderate anemia is noted with 47.26% of cases followed by the mild form, 43.88% against 8.86% of severity. Normochromic normocytic anemia predominated with a rate of 62.44%. Cases of hypochromic microcytic anemia make 30.06%. The small "size" and anemia in pregnant women have a negative impact on the normal course of pregnancy. In addition, Pearson's correlation coefficient significance tests revealed a potentially statistically significant relationship between anemia, animal protein consumption, and kaolin consumption.
FOR STUDENTS 1 Sample APA Paper for Students Interested in Learning APA Style 7 th Edition

The abstract should be a single paragraph in block format (without paragraph indentation), and the appropriate length depends on the journal to which you are submitting, but they are typically about 200 words. (Students should consult their instructor for the recommended length of the abstract.) Section 3.3 of the APA manual (American Psychological Association [APA], 2020) has additional information about the abstract. The abstract is important because many journal readers first read the abstract to determine if the entire article is worth reading. The abstract should describe all four parts of a quantitative, empirical paper (i.e., Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion). Consider writing one or two sentences summarizing each part of a paper, and you’ll have a nice abstract. And notice that keywords describing the paper typically appear after the abstract, although these may or may not be necessary for a student paper.
Concealing former identity to be accepted after the demobilization process in Colombia: A real reintegration in a post conflict scenario?

Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) processes underlie the issue of the adaptation of former combatants into civilian life, as well as their acceptance by the civilian population. In an ongoing conflict scenario like Colombia’s, some factors such as civilian hostility and discrimination can lead former combatants to opt for defensive strategies such as concealing their former identity or taking up arms again. Until 2016, 58’000 combatants tried to rebuild their lives in civil society under a process where concealing their former combatant identity was necessary for reintegration. This paper contributes with original data on concealing identities in DDR processes, from a field study conducted in 2014 in Colombia with former members of guerrillas’ group (FARC and ELN) and paramilitaries’ group (AUC) in four different regions in the country (N = 201). We study the factors that determine concealing the former combatant identity and its effects on reintegration. The voluntary demobilization and the pride of having belonged to an armed group decrease the frequency of concealing the former identity. Otherwise, a hostile civilian community’s reception increases the level of concealing. Contrary to literature on intragroup relations and on social reintegration and reconciliation, our results reveal that concealing one’s past seems to indirectly permit a better integration, with a higher identification with civilian life. Results are discussed with reference to social identity theory, reintegration, and reconciliation literature, regarding the limits of reintegration processes in an ongoing conflict scenario.
Predictors of the need for Intensive Care Unit admission in acute organophosphorus poisoning: One year prospective study

Background: Organophosphorus (OP) poisoning is a very serious condition that needs rapid intervention and treatment. It can result from occupational, intentional or accidental exposure. Clinical manifestations include muscarinic, nicotinic and central effects which may be life threatening increasing the need for intensive care unit (ICU) management. Aim: The present study aims to identify the predictors which help in making timely decisions regarding transferring the patients for intensive care managements in acute organophosphorus poisoning. Material & Methods: A prospective study included all 404 organophosphorus poisoning cases that were admitted to Menoufia Poison Control Center; Menoufia University Hospitals within the period from the beginning of January 2018 till the end of December 2018. Diagnosis of OP poisoning was based on history of exposure to OP compounds, characteristic clinical manifestations, low serum pseudo cholinesterase levels and detection of OP in the biological fluids by thin layer chromatography. Results: Organophosphorus poisoning was the 2nd common cause of poisoning (15.02% - 404 cases out of 2689) among cases admitted to Menoufia Poison Control Center during the period of the study. Majority of the cases managed at MPCC department while 83 patients (20.54%) needed ICU admission. Most of the cases were suicidal and 94.31% were by oral exposures. 51.98% of the cases were poisoned by the liquid form of OP. Females outnumbered males. The majority of the cases were young students and single. There was statistically significant relation between pseudo cholinesterase activity and severity of the case according to POP classification (p value < 0.001), the more the severity of poisoning the more suppression of pseudo cholinesterase level in the serum. Severe degree of POP classification, presence of hypoxia (< 50 mmHg), convulsions, and severe affection of serum cholinesterase activity were significantly predictors for patients who needed ICU admission. Conclusions: Severe degree of POP classification, presence of hypoxia, convulsions, and severe affection of serum cholinesterase activity are important predictors for ICU admission in OP poisoning.
Validity and reliability evidence of a point of care assessment of salivary cortisol and α-amylase: a pre-registered study

Purpose The iPro Cube is a small portable point-of-care device designed to analyse salivary markers of stress in a user-friendly manner (e.g., fast, convenient). Our aim was to test the reliability and validity of the iPro Cube to measure salivary cortisol and α-amylase as compared to the common laboratory standard method (ELISA immunoassay) prior to and after moderate intensity exercise. Methods The study was a repeated measures, pre-registered design, and statistical framework that incorporated prior knowledge directly into the estimation process. Twenty-nine individuals (age = 27.4 ± 6.6 y; body-mass = 70.8 ± 11.3 kg; height = 1.74 ± 0.92 m; 18 males) completed a single PWC75%HRmax, with repeated measures of salivary cortisol and -amylase pre, immediately post, and 30 min post-exercise. Results Correlation between the iPro Cube and laboratory-based assessments of salivary cortisol was moderate-to-large (0.53 > r < 0.81) across all three testing points. In contrast, correlation between the iPro Cube and laboratory-based assessments of -amylase was small-to-moderate (0.25 > r < 0.46). We found a large correlation between duplicate samples of iPro Cube cortisol assessment (0.75 > r < 0.82), and a moderate-to-large correlation for -amylase (0.51> r < 0.77). Conclusions The iPro Cube is capable of taking measures of salivary cortisol that are moderately correlated to values obtained via ELISA immunoassay, however the unit underestimates salivary cortisol and overestimates salivary -amylase at rest and post-moderate intensity exercise. It is recommended that researchers continue using standard laboratory techniques to assess these salivary stress markers.
Query Expansion for Arabic Information Retrieval Model: Performance Analysis and Modification

Information retrieval aims to find all relevant documents responding to a query from textual data. A goodinformation retrieval system should retrieve only those documents that satisfy the user query. Although several models weredeveloped, most of Arabic information retrieval models do not satisfy the user needs. This is because the Arabic language ismore powerful and has complex morphology as well as high polysemy. This paper first investigates the most recent Arabicinformation retrieval model and then presents two different approaches to enhance the effectiveness of the adopted model.The main idea of the proposed approaches is to modify and/or expand the user query. The first approach expands user queryby using semantics of words according to an Arabic dictionary. The second approach modifies and/or expands user query byadding some useful information from the pseudo relevance feedback. In other words, the query is modified by selectingrelevant textual keywords for expanding the query and weeding out the non-related textual words. The adopted retrievalmodel and the two proposed approaches are implemented, tested, compared, and evaluated considering Arabic documentcollection. The obtained results show that the proposed approaches enhance the effectiveness of the Arabic informationretrieval model by about 15% to 35%.
DATA-BASED PREDICTION OF SOOT EMISSIONS FOR TRANSIENT ENGINE OPERATION

Global vessel traffic is one of the origins responsible for air pollution. Annex VI of the IMO International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) focusses on air pollution. Air pollution accrues mainly from energy conversion in combustion engines especially during transient engine operation. One significant pollutant is soot. It represents impure carbon substances in various sizes due to an incomplete combustion of hydrocarbons. This paper focusses on the data-based modelling of soot for transient engine operation in order to predict air pollution in the context of a sophisticated manoeuvring assistance system. In a first step, a stationary approach is investigated and extended for transient engine operation. If one knows about the consequences of his actions, then the role of the human is enforced to decide on energy efficient and emission reduced ship operation, especially during ship manoeuvres.