Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Tablet misoprostol as a cervical priming agent prior to surgical abortion

Every effort to promote effective contraceptive methods as well as emergency contraception is being made, still there would be a need and place for termination of pregnancy. One of the most import events in woman’s life is child bearing and surely women would like to decide how many and when she should have children. Many contraceptive methods are now available to help her to meet her requirement. But contraceptive methods do fail sometimes, and then women find herself with an unwanted pregnancy. MTP act has legalized termination of such unwanted pregnancy in India in 1971.
An HPLC Quantitative Analysis of Paraquat in Human Plasma: A Helpful Tool for Diagnosis and Evaluation of Treatment of Paraquat Poisoning in Vietnamese Hospitals

In this paper, the paraquat (PQ) concentrations in plasma of poisoned patients were determined by high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) with a DAD detector followed simple extraction of PQ from plasma. The sample was simply pretreated with 15% trichloroacetic acid for deproteinization and directly injected to HPLC system. PQ in plasma was separated on a C8 column HPLC system using 2 channel mobile phase (A and B) with a volume ratio of 5:95, respectively. The flow rate of mobile phase was 0.5 mL/min. The method detection limit (MDL) is 0.013 μg / mL and the quan titative limit is 0.040 μg / mL. The recovery of PQ in plasma samples was 96.1% - 105.9 % at 5 different concentrations ranging from 0.040 μg / mL to 10.00 μg / mL. The within- and between-day relative standard deviations were all less than 0.82% and 1.43% respectively. The method was successfully applied for determining paraquat concentrations in plasma samples of 31 acute paraquat poisoned patients at Poison Control Center, Bach Mai hospital, Vietnam. Quantitative results revealed that plasma PQ level was a key factor for prognosis and hemoperfusion using resin membrane had significant effect in removing PQ from the blood.
Linguistic input drives brain network configuration during language comprehension

Assessing the synchrony and interplay between distributed neural regions is critical to understanding how language is processed. Here, we investigated possible neuro-functional links between form and meaning during sentence comprehension combining a classical whole-brain approach, which characterizes patterns of brain activation resulting from our experimental manipulation, and a novel multivariate network-based approach, which uses graph-theory measures to unravel the architectural configuration of the language system. Capitalizing on the Spanish gender agreement system, we experimentally manipulated formal and conceptual factors: whether the noun-adjective grammatical gender relationship was congruent or not and whether the noun gender type was semantically informative or strictly formal. Left inferior and middle frontal gyri, as well as left MTG/STG emerged as critical areas for the computation of grammatical relations. We demonstrate how the interface between formal and conceptual features depends on the synergic articulation of brain areas divided in three subnetworks that extend beyond the classical left-lateralized perisylvian language circuit. Critically, we isolated a subregion of the left angular gyrus showing a significant interaction between gender congruency and gender type. The functional interplay between the angular gyrus and left perisylvian language-specific circuit proves crucial for constructing coherent and meaningful messages. Importantly, using graph theory we show that this complex system is functionally malleable: the role each node plays within the network changes depending on the available linguistic cues. Significance Statement Neural networks can be described as graphs comprising distributed and interconnected nodes. These nodes share functional properties but also differ in terms of functional specialization and the number of interconnections mediating the efficient transfer of information. Previous work has shown functional connectivity differences based on graph-theory properties between typical and atypical samples. However, here we have used concepts from graph theory to characterize connectivity during language processing using task-related fMRI. This approach allowed us to demonstrate how linguistic input drives brain network configuration during language comprehension. This is the first evidence of functional flexibility in language networks: the communicative capacity of each hub changes depending on whether the linguistic input grants access to meaning or is purely formal.
Camel Milk Composition and Nutritional Value

If gross composition of camel milk is roughly comparable to cow milk, fine composition shows significant differences explaining potential health benefit for regular consumers. The main particularities of camel milk are (1) better atherogenicity index thanks to its higher proportion of mono-unsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids compared to other milks, (2) different proportion of caseins than cow milk leading to difficult clotting, (3) lack of β-lactoglobulin, often responsible for cow milk allergy, (4) slightly higher concentration in antibacterial and immunity support proteins with higher bio-activity than in other milk, (5) presence of WAP (whey acidic protein) and PGRP (peptidoglycan-recognition protein) not available in cow milk, (6) probable efficient insulin for supporting better glycemia regulation, (7) better metabolization of lactose leading to lower intolerance in consumers, (8) richness in sodium and iron compared to other milks, and (9) contrasted values of vitamins (less vitamins B, high quantity of vitamins C and D). This chapter explores camel milk composition and nutritional value.
A Computer-Based Stroke Education Orientation Program for Nurses on a Designated Stroke Unit: A Program Development, Quality Improvement Project

Six million people in the United States live with disabilities due to stroke (AHA, 2016). Great progress has been made over the past 50 years with the introduction of medications to reduce disability from stroke. Fibrinolytic therapy is the treatment of choice for ischemic stroke and significantly decreases rate of death or disability by 30% (Jauch et al., 2013). Use of fibrinolytic therapy for ischemic stroke may increase if patients sought treatment immediately. As a result of years of research, the AHA and The Joint Commission, identified eight core measures and best practice guidelines to improve care and for stroke patients. Hospitals that meet these evidence-based practice standards are designated Primary Stroke Centers (PSC). A needs assessment, employing the W. K. Kellogg Logic Model, determined that an up-dated, comprehensive stroke orientation education program was needed to maintain Primary Stroke Center designation. Primary Stroke Centers designated by The Joint Commission show better patient outcomes. Highly trained clinicians are imperative to care for such complex patients. The purpose of this quality improvement project was to develop a comprehensive, evidence-based, four-module, on-line orientation curriculum for nurses who work on a stroke-designated unit in a Primary Stroke Center. Table of
Verificação da interferência das disfunções temporomandibulares na articulação da fala: queixas e caracterização dos movimentos mandibulares Effect checking of temporomandibular disorders in speech: symptoms and characteristics of the jaw movements

ABSTRACT Purpose: To verify and analyze the characteristics of the jaw movements during speech in subjects with temporomandibular disordersand in asymptomatic ones, checking for the interference of these disorders, associating the findings with the symptoms related tospeech. Methods: Fifty subjects, both genders, ages ranging from 21 to 50 years, were evaluated and divided into two groups: G1with 25 subjects with temporomandibular disorders, and G2 with 25 asymptomatic subjects. Exclusion criteria: dentofacialdeformities, anterior and posterior teeth absences, cross bite, open bite, and/or dental prosthesis. Results: Statistically significantdifferences regarding symptoms of speech were observed between the groups in questions related to the presence of noise, tirednesslimitation, pain, deviations, dislocations, locking and hoarseness, with greater incidence in G1. With regards to the characteristicsof the jaw movements, it was observed that in G1 there were significantly more subjects with reduction of vertical amplitude anddeviations in jaw movements, and fewer subjects with protrusive movements.
Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Vacancy Generation and Migration near a Monocrystalline Silicon Surface during Energetic Cluster Ion Implantation

The process of ion implantation often involves vacancy generation and migration. The vacancy generation and migration near a monocrystalline silicon surface during three kinds of energetic Si35 cluster ion implantations were investigated by molecular dynamics simulations in the present work. The patterns of vacancy generation and migration, as well as the implantation-induced amorphous structure, were analyzed according to radial distribution function, Wigner–Seitz cell, and identify diamond structure analytical methods. A lot of vacancies rapidly generate and migrate in primary directions and form an amorphous structure in the first two picoseconds. The cluster with higher incident kinetic energy can induce the generation and migration of more vacancies and a deeper amorphous structure. Moreover, boundaries have a loading–unloading effect, where interstitial atoms load into the boundary, which then acts as a source, emitting interstitial atoms to the target and inducing the generation of vacancies again. These results provide more insight into doping silicon via ion implantation.
Essays on international finance and empirical asset pricing

The Ph.D. dissertation consists of three chapters. The first chapter is investigating the impact of the Chinese economy on the term structure of interest rates in Germany and the United States through the lenses of the traditional asset pricing models. In the post financial crisis environment with low growth and inflation, and the monetary policy, which is constrained by the effective lower bound, investors are willing to accept lower compensation for holding nominal long-term bonds instead of short-term securities when the outlook about the Chinese economy deteriorates. The second chapter is investigating how the accumulation of the Chinese foreign reserves is affecting the US yield curve thorough the lenses of the modern portfolio-balance models. It is found that when the Chinese official sector rebalances away from the US Dollar, it lowers, in a way similar to the deteriorating outlook about the Chinese economy, the term premium of long-term bonds. The third chapter is investigating how R&D investments and past returns interact in explaining future returns. Firms, which are reluctant to cut the level of R&D expenditures despite the poor past performance, are rewarded with higher subsequent returns. On the other hand, only firms that have demonstrated their ability to make good investment decisions, and therefore exerted positive price performance over the last year, are rewarded with higher future returns when they increase the R&D.
A Finite Element Framework for Magneto-Actuated Large Deformation and Instability of Slender Magneto-Active Elastomers

In this paper, we present an efficient finite element framework for modeling the finite deformations of slender magneto-active elastomers (MAE) under applied magnetic fields or currents. For the convenience of numerical modeling, magnetic field is defined at fixed spatial coordinates in the background space rather than in the elastic MAEs using material coordinates. The magnetic field will vary with free or localized currents while the spatial distribution of the magnetic field will evolve with the motion or deformation of the MAE materials, which is actuated by the surface or body forces induced by external magnetic fields or equivalent currents. A staggered strategy and a Riks method are introduced to solve the strongly coupled governing equations of the magnetic field and displacement field using finite element method. The mesh distortion along the interfaces between MAE domain and free-space domain is resolved by considering concurrent deformation of the mesh in these two domains. A few 2D numerical examples demonstrate the validity and efficiency of the developed model for simulating large deformation of MAE with non-uniform spatial magnetic field under different actuation sources such as free currents, magnetization or external magnetic field. This framework offers a new solution strategy for modeling mechano-magneto problems of MAEs and will help rational design and analysis of MAE-based actuators and soft robotics in the future.
Mechanical Limitations to Sprinting and Biomechanical Solutions: A Constraints-Led Framework for the Incorporation of Resistance Training to Develop Sprinting Speed

ABSTRACT DESPITE STRONG THEORETICAL EVIDENCE, THE EFFECTIVENESS OF RESISTANCE TRAINING METHODS ON SPRINTING PERFORMANCE IS NOT ALWAYS DEMONSTRATED EXPERIMENTALLY. ACCELERATIVE SPRINTING IS LIMITED BY THE REQUIREMENT OF A FORWARD-DIRECTED GROUND REACTION FORCE DURING PROGRESSIVELY SHORTER STANCE PHASES THAT ACCOMPANY HIGHER SPRINTING SPEEDS, WHEREAS MAXIMAL SPEED SPRINTING IS LIMITED BY THE APPLICATION OF SUFFICIENT VERTICAL IMPULSE DURING STANCE, CONSTRAINING MINIMAL STANCE DURATIONS. CONSIDERING THE MECHANICAL LIMITATIONS AND THE BIOMECHANICAL SOLUTIONS USED BY THE FASTEST SPRINTERS FROM A CONSTRAINTS-LED PERSPECTIVE PROVIDES A FRAMEWORK FROM WHICH PRACTITIONERS CAN EXPLORE THE INCORPORATION OF RESISTANCE AND SPRINT TRAINING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF LONG-TERM TRAINING PROGRAMS.
PMIP4/CMIP6 Last Interglacial simulations using different versions of MIROC, with and without vegetation feedback

Abstract. We carry out a Last Interglacial (LIG) experiment, named lig127k and a Tier1 experiment of PMIP4/CMIP6, using three versions of the MIROC model, MIROC4m, MIROC4m-LPJ and MIROC-ES2L. The results are compared with reconstructions from climate proxy data. All models show summer warming over northern high latitude land, reflecting the differences between the distributions of the LIG and present-day solar irradiance. Only MIROC4m-LPJ, which includes dynamical vegetation feedback from the change in vegetation distribution, shows warming signals, even for the annual mean, at northern high latitudes, as shown by proxy data. However, the latest Earth System Model (ESM) of MIROC, MIROC-ES2L, in which there is only a partial vegetation effect through the leaf area index, shows no change or even annual cooling over large parts of the northern hemisphere. Results from the series of experiments show that the inclusion of vegetation feedback is necessary for the reproduction of the strong annual warming over land at northern high latitudes. The LIG experimental results show that the warming predicted by models is still underestimated, even with dynamical vegetation, compared to reconstructions from proxy data, suggesting that further investigation and improvement to the climate feedback mechanism are needed.
Capacitor Switching Logic with Efficient Maximum Power Point Tracking Scheme for Multi Input Sepic Converter in Solar Powered Systems

This paper proposes a capacitor switching logic for a multi input Single Ended Primary Inductance Converter (SEPIC) with efficient Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) scheme for multiple non aligned solar panels. The proposed scheme is an improvement of time division multiplexing control of multi input converters for low power solar energy harvesters. In the proposed design, the capacitor switching logic gives the flexibility of selecting panels on demand providing additional advantage of isolation. For better accuracy an efficient algorithm has been implemented for determining MPPT. The MPPT is practically determined in each cycle when the corresponding capacitor is connected to converter. Using SEPIC converter at the output provides a constant 15V for charging the battery for solar panel voltage range from 8V to 25V. The design improvements will bring increased efficiency for medium power solar systems.
Investigation of the Effects of JP-4 Addition to Biodiesel-Diesel Blends on the Performance Characteristics of a Diesel Engine

In this study, the effects of JP-4-biodiesel-diesel blends and engine operating parameters on the performance characteristics of a diesel engine were investigated. The experimental tests were performed on a four-cylinder DI diesel engine. The Mixture-RSM method was applied to develop the mathematical models based on the experimental data. The results showed that the fitted models could be properly applied to predict the performance characteristics of the engine. According to the results, the brake power and torque decreased with increasing the biodiesel amount in the fuel mixture due to the lower energy content and higher viscosity of biodiesel than diesel fuel No.2. However, the brake power and torque increased slightly with increasing JP-4 in the fuel blend. The results also indicated that the BSFC increased with the higher proportion of biodiesel in the mixture at all engine speeds. The results indicated that there was no considerable difference in BSFC values while JP-4 was added to the fuel mixture, especially at higher engine speeds. Moreover, the difference of brake power values for fuel blends included biodiesel and neat diesel decreases at higher engine speeds due to the positive role of oxygen content in the molecular structure of biodiesel. Based on the results, brake power and torque increased at the higher engine load as a result of higher temperatures and better combustion conditions. Moreover, JP-4 caused an improvement in brake thermal efficiency compared to biodiesel, especially at lower and medium engine speeds. Generally, it is indicated that the application of JP-4 can improve engine performance.
The prognostic importance of the heart function in sepsis and septic shock: a Dedalus or a window of opportunities?

Sepsis is an infection-related clinical condition characterized by severe systemic inflammation, potentially evolving in multi-organ failure through a number of pathophysiological mechanisms. While sepsis is a relatively infrequent disease, it is a world-wide growing and challenging medical issue (1-3), both due to high mortality rate in the short and mid-term follow-ups, and to high costs of medical management (4,5). Hemodynamic instability and sustained hypotension with systemic hypoperfusion not responding to blood volume expansion are the hallmarks of the sepsis-related shock, or septic shock. In sepsis, refractory cardiovascular failure is a frequent cause of fatal events, and myocardial injury can be found in approximately 50% of the patients in necropsy findings (6). Therefore, one cannot infer that sepsis or septic shock is equivalent to myocardial dysfunction.
Prediction of Binding Free Energies for Dyes Removal Using Computational Chemistry

Dye removal is an environmental concern because the textile industries have been increasing by world population and industrialization. Adsorption is the technique to find adsorbents to remove dyes from wastewater. This method is low-cost and effective for dye removal. This work tries to develop effective adsorbents using the computational approach because it will be able to predict the possibility of the adsorbents for specific dyes in terms of binding free energies. The computational approach is faster and cheaper than the experimental approach in case of finding the best adsorbents. All starting structures of dyes and adsorbents are optimized by quantum calculation. The complexes between dyes and adsorbents are generated by the docking method. The obtained binding free energies from docking are compared to binding free energies from the experimental data. The calculated energies can be ranked as same as the experimental results. In addition, this work also shows the possible orientation of the complexes. This work used two experimental groups of the complexes of the dyes and adsorbents. In the first group, there are chitosan (adsorbent) and two dyes (reactive red (RR) and direct sun yellow (DY)). In the second group, there are poly(1,2-epoxy-3-phenoxy) propane (PEPP), which is the adsorbent, and 2 dyes of bromocresol green (BCG) and alizarin yellow (AY). Keywords—Dye removal, binding free energies, quantum calculation, docking.
Physiotherapy student experience of a mindful movement and a mindful stress-reduction intervention: A qualitative study

Increasing levels of psychological distress in university student populations are a growing concern. Mindfulness training provides a potential intervention to improve well-being outcomes. This paper uses a thematic analysis approach to explore the experiences of pre-clinic physiotherapy students participating in a six-week mindfulness programme based on either sitting meditation or mindful movement. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 students immediately post-intervention and six students at a six-week follow-up. Interviews were transcribed and coded, and the data analysed and interpreted. One main theme (increased self-awareness) and ! ve sub-themes (mental health, self-care, communication, study engagement, and awareness of movement) were identi! ed. Participants were more aware of their own stress response and the mental processes, such as rumination, that gave rise to these experiences. Participants reported making healthier lifestyle choices, including increased exercise and improved diet. They reported improved listening and communication, and study time was more focused and productive. Participants in the mindful movement group also reported increased awareness of their own physical movement and that of others. Participants engaged well with both the six-week mindful stress-reduction intervention and six-week mindful movement intervention, reporting improvements in well-being, communication and academic engagement. McConville, J., Lewis, D. , Chambers, R. , & Hassed, C. (2019). Physiotherapy student experience of a mindful movement and a mindful stress-reduction intervention: A qualitative study. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 47(3), 172-182. https://doi.org/10.15619/NZJP/47.3. 05
Influence of Natural Filler on Mechanical Properties of Hemp/Kevlar Hybrid Green Composite and Analysis of Change in Material Behavior Using Acoustic Emission

ABSTRACT This work is focused on development of hybrid composites with better toughness and hardness by including natural filler reinforcements. The changes in the behavior of the composite due to filler inclusion were evaluated through acoustic emission technique to reveal the mechanism behind the improvement in properties. The hybrid composite was developed with Hemp/Kevlar fibers in (60:40) ratio by weight as reinforcement. To improve the shock resistance, bio-fillers palm and coconut shell mixture in (1:1) ratio was added to the matrix at different wt. % of resin. Characterization of the material was carried out after the flexural, impact and hardness tests.