Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Interactive Recommendation with User-Specific Deep Reinforcement Learning

In this article, we study a multi-step interactive recommendation problem for explicit-feedback recommender systems. Different from the existing works, we propose a novel user-specific deep reinforcement learning approach to the problem. Specifically, we first formulate the problem of interactive recommendation for each target user as a Markov decision process (MDP). We then derive a multi-MDP reinforcement learning task for all involved users. To model the possible relationships (including similarities and differences) between different users’ MDPs, we construct user-specific latent states by using matrix factorization. After that, we propose a user-specific deep Q-learning (UDQN) method to estimate optimal policies based on the constructed user-specific latent states. Furthermore, we propose Biased UDQN (BUDQN) to explicitly model user-specific information by employing an additional bias parameter when estimating the Q-values for different users. Finally, we validate the effectiveness of our approach by comprehensive experimental results and analysis.
Evaluating Auto-Vectorizing Compilers through Objective Withdrawal of Useful Information

The need for compilers to generate highly vectorized code is at an all-time high with the increasing vectorization capabilities of modern processors. To this end, the information that compilers have at their disposal, either through code analysis or via user annotations, is instrumental for auto-vectorization, and hence for the overall performance. However, the information that is available to compilers at compile time and its accuracy varies greatly, as does the resulting performance of vectorizing compilers. Benchmarks like the Test Suite for Vectorizing Compilers (TSVC) have been developed to evaluate the vectorization capability of such compilers. The overarching approach of TSVC and similar benchmarks is to evaluate the compilers under the best possible scenario (i.e., assuming that compilers have access to all useful contextual information at compile time). Although this idealistic view is useful to observe the capability of compilers for auto-vectorization, it is not a true reflection of the conditions found in real-world applications. In this article, we propose a novel method for evaluating the auto-vectorization capability of compilers. Instead of assuming that compilers have access to a wealth of information at compile time, we formulate a method to objectively supply or withdraw information that would otherwise aid the compiler in the auto-vectorization process. This method is orthogonal to the approach adopted by TSVC, and as such, it provides the means of assessing the capabilities of modern vectorizing compilers in a more detailed way. Using this new method, we exhaustively evaluated five industry-grade compilers (GNU, Intel, Clang, PGI, and IBM) on four representative vector platforms (AVX-2, AVX-512 (Skylake), AVX-512 (KNL), and AltiVec) using the modified version of TSVC and application-level proxy kernels. The results show the impact that withdrawing information has on the vectorization capabilities of each compiler and also prove the validity of the presented technique.
ESTIMATING THE MEAN BLOOD FLOW OF ARM BASED ON WINDKESSEL MODEL

The blood flow is always used to evaluate the arterial obstruction or arteriosclerosis. The echo-method is the standard. In this study, we propose a new method for assessing the total mean blood flow of the arm using a known brachial arterial compliance and based on a two-element Windkessel (WK) model, in which the arterial hemodynamics consists of a peripheral arterial resistor and a peripheral arterial capacitor in parallel. The known compliance of the brachial artery belonging to a local and relative amount has been estimated from the pattern of the oscillometric waveform in our previous study. An estimating peripheral arterial compliance and resistance are got from the known compliance. The governing equation of the two-element WK model is then used to get the blood flow waveform. The accuracy of WK-based mean blood flow (FWK) is validated by comparing it with the mean blood flow (Fecho) estimated by an echo-based method in the brachial arteries of 32 subjects. The results showed that the values of FWK and Fecho were significantly correlated (r = 0.671). This suggests that a total mean blood flow can be evaluated by the known arterial compliances derived by regional or relative changed measurements.
Metodología cualitativa en el estudio del juego tradicional [Qualitative Methodology in the Study of Traditional Games]

This text presents one way to apply the qualitative methodology to study the emotional experience sparked by different categories of motor games. This proposal is contextualized in the theoretical underpinnings of the education of motor behaviors and in the use of mixed methodologies. The three phases of content analysis are explained applied to comments from different groups of participants in Spain, Portugal, Switzerland and Brazil (university students and primary and secondary school students) gotten from the validated Games and Emotion Scale (GES) questionnaire and reflective interviews. This avenue of research has enabled conceptual maps interpreting the emotional experience of the different kinds of games to be developed and educational proposals for professionals in modern physical education to be presented.
Mosby's Complementary & Alternative Medicine: A Research-Based Approach

PART ONE: Mind-Body Integration 1: Physiologic Pathways of Mind-Body Medicine 2: Research on Mind-Body Effects 3: Psychoneuroimmunology and Conditioning of Immune Functioning 4: How Relationships and Life Events Affect Health: Human Studies PART TWO: Mind-Body Interventions 5: Relaxation Therapy 6: Meditation 7: Biofeedback 8: Hypnosis 9: Imagery PART THREE: Alternative Professionals 10: Chiropractic 11: Acupuncture 12: Homeopathy: Like Cures Like 13: Massage Therapy 14: Aromatherapy PART FOUR: Complementary Self-Help Strategies 15: Herbs as Medical Intervention 16: Exercise as an Alternative Therapy PART FIVE: Energetics and Spirituality 17: Spirituality and Healing 18: Therapeutic Touch: Healing with Energy 19: Reiki: An Ancient Therapy in Modern Times by Jeanette Plodek NEW! 20: Measurement of the Human Biofield by Beverly Rubik NEW! 21: The Future of Ethnomedicine by Stanley Krippner NEW! Appendix A: Answers to Multiple Choice and Matching Questions Appendix B: Organizations & Associations Appendix C: Internet Resources
The Departmental Technical Curriculum Instructional Costs of Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Programs in Two-Year Public Colleges in the United States.

This dissertation surveys, analyzes and reports the comparison of direct departmental costs associated with the technical core curriculum of emergency medical technology programs at nine public two-year community colleges for the academic years of 1989-90, 1990-91, and 1991-92. Data were collected using The Emergency Medical Training Technology Program Cost Questionnaire. In addition, data from examination results on the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) -Advanced Level were analyzed. The data were analyzed and compared using descriptive statistics and correlation procedures. Results suggest that the cost per student contact hour of instruction was correlated with the number of laboratory hours, number of affiliated clinical instruction sites, number of faculty members, faculty salaries, the age of the program, and attrition rates, but was not correlated with total enrollment, number of didactic and clinical hours of instruction, or expenditures for equipment. The first time pass rates on the National Registry of EMTs' Advanced Level examination were not correlated with the number of didactic or laboratory hours of instruction, but were correlated with the number of clinical instructional hours, the number of faculty and faculty salaries. It is recommended that emergency medical technology program staff become more knowledgeable regarding factors associated with program costs. Suggestions for future research are discussed. Contains 63 references. (SKF) ******************************************************************************** * Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made * * from the original document. * ********************************************************************************
Modelling acute HIV infection using longitudinally measured biomarker data including informative drop-out.

Background Numerous methods have been developed to model longitudinal data. In HIV/AIDS studies, HIV markers, CD4+ count and viral load are measured over time. Informative drop-out and the lower detection limit of viral load assays can bias the results and influence assumptions of the models. Objective The objective of this thesis is to describe the evolution of HIV markers in an HIV-1 subtype C acutely infected cohort of women from the CAPRISA 002: Acute Infection Study in Durban, South Africa. They were HIV treatment näıve. Methods Various linear mixed models were fitted to both CD4+ count and viral load, adjusting for repeated measurements, as well as including intercept and slope as random effects. The rate of change in each of the HIV markers was assessed using weeks post infection as both a linear effect and piecewise linear effects. Left-censoring of viral load was explored to account for missing data resulting from undetectable measurements falling below the lower detection limit of the assay. Informative dropout was addressed by using a method of joint modelling in which a longitudinal and survival model were jointly linked using a latent Gaussian process. The progression of HIV markers were described and the effectiveness and usefulness of each modelling procedure was evaluated. Results 62 women were followed for a median of 29 months post infection (IQR 20-39). Viral load increased sharply by 2.6 log copies/m` per week in the first 2 weeks of infection and decreased by 0.4 log copies/m` per week the next fortnight. It decreased at a slower rate thereafter. Similarly CD4+ count fell in the first 2 weeks by 4.4 square root cells/μ` per week then recovered slightly only to decrease again. Left-censoring was unnecessary in this acute infection cohort as few viral load measures were below the detection limit and provided no improvement on model fit. Conclusion Piecewise linear effects proved to be useful in quantifying the degree at which the HIV markers progress during the first few weeks of HIV infection, whereas modelling time as a linear effect was not very meaningful. Modelling HIV markers jointly with informative drop-out is shown to be necessary to account for the missing data incurred from participants leaving the study to initiate ARV treatment. In ignoring this drop-out, CD4+ count is estimated to be higher than what it actually is.
Conflict of interests in initial clinical practice involving patients whith lung neoplasia

Conflict of interests in initial clinical practice involving patients whith lung neoplasia The standard treatment for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is radiochemotherapy (RCT). Unsatisfactory overall survival stimulated initial studies with targeted therapy. This study examined conflicts of interest involved in phase I/II clinical trials using targeted therapy + RQT in patients with NSCLC, based on a previously presented metanalysis. The survival achieved with targeted therapy showed no statistical difference, when compared to standard treatment. However, an increase of toxicities was observed. Besides, 85.7 % of the studies reported conflict of interests. It was found, thus, that the pharmaceutical industry funding is probably associated with favorable results. As shown in the DUBDH, benefits should be maximized and any possible harm, minimized. In this sense, patients with potentially curable disease, undergoing studies (often industry-sponsored), exhibit, though, diminished quality of life. The conclusion of these studies, considered the financial interests of investigators, is often detached from reality.
The departure of the hero in a ship: The intertextuality of Beowulf, Cynewulf and Andreas

This article identifies a new Old English poetic motif, ‘The Departure of the Hero in a Ship’, and discusses the implications of its presence in Beowulf, the signed poems of Cynewulf and Andreas, a group of texts already linked by shared lexis, imagery and themes. It argues that the Beowulf-poet used this motif to frame his work, foregrounding the question of royal succession. Cynewulf and the Andreas-poet then adapted this Beowulfian motif in a knowing and allusive manner for a new purpose: to glorify the church and to condemn its enemies. Investigation of this motif provides further evidence for the intertextuality of these works.Keywords: Old English poetry; Beowulf, Cynewulf; Andreas; Anglo-Saxon literature
Health Belief Model

This article presents an introduction to the Health Belief Model (HBM). The HBM states that the perception of a personal health behavior threat is influenced by at least three factors: general health values, interest and concern about health; specific beliefs about vulnerability to a particular health threat; and beliefs about the consequences of the health problem. Once an individual perceives a threat to his health and is simultaneously cued to action, if his perceived benefits outweighs his perceived costs, then the individual is most likely to undertake the recommended preventive health action. Key words: health promotion, health belief model, perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, cues to action, self-efficacy. Content available only in Romanian.
Measuring nursing performance in practice, education, and research

Part I Measuring clinical decision making and performance in education and practice: diagnostic reasoning simulations and instruments clinical decision making in nursing scale creativity in the application of the nursing process tool measuring clinical judgement in home health nursing postpartum caseload priority-setting instrument performance appraisal tool (revised) measuring clinical decision making using a clinical simulation film clinical performance examination for critical care nurses clinical performance measure measuring quality of nursing care for DRGs using NEW - Medicus nursing process methodology clinical evaluation tool clinical competence rating scale clinical evaluation tool measuring RN students' clinical skills via computer influence of review course preparation on NCLEX-RN scores influence of English language on ability to pass the NCLEX-RN criterion-related validity of the NCLEX-RN self assessment leadership instrument evaluation of learning according to objectives tool student stress and coping inventory faculty role preparation self assessment scale assertiveness behaviour inventory tools. Part II Measuring professionalism: nursing activity scale nursing care role orientation scale justification of moral judgement and action tool reliability and validity of the nursing role, conceptions instrument attitudes towards physically disabled college students organizational climate descriptive questionnaire (modified) Blaney/Hobson nursing attitude scale. Part III Research and evaluation: research appraisal checklist knowledge of research consumerism instrument a programme evaluation model for continuing education programmes opinionnaire - computing in nursing software evaluation tool.
Mother's Perception of the Quality of Life of their Children with Cerebral Palsy

Background: Quality of life is defined as individuals’ perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value system in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns. Due to the motor impairment, the cerebral palsy population is believed to have a differentiated perception of quality of life. The present study aimed to verify the impact of cerebral palsy on children and adolescents according to their mothers’ perception. The evaluation of these patients’ quality of life may be an important health indicator. Methods: For this purpose, a total of 43 mothers of children and adolescents diagnosed with cerebral palsy participated in this study. Following classification of their children’s gross motor function according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System, the children were divided into the following groups: Mild; Moderate; and Severe. To evaluate the quality of life, the Pediatric Quality of Life inventory (PedsQLTM 4.0) was used, and, to evaluate the mother’s social support, the Social Support Questionnaire. Results: The main finding of this work was that significant difference was observed between physical domains, where the more severe the motor impairment of a patient was, the lower the physical domain score of the patient’s quality of life was. The number of people giving social support was shown to be larger for the mothers who reported worse quality of life of the children and teenagers with cerebral palsy participating in the study. There was no difference in the scores of overall’s quality of life among the groups of study. Conclusion: Based on our findings we conclude that the mothers’ perception of quality of life is independent of the motor impairment of their children in an overall analysis.
Direct access to emergency contraception through pharmacies and effect on unintended pregnancy and STIs

Barrister For ease of language, all doctors are ‘he’ in this response. The issues for the clinic doctor can be divided into two. First, in respect of the patient, Mrs X: 1. Although, at present, this may appear as an isolated incident, advice should be given as to her contraceptive options for similar circumstances in the future. 2. Care will need to be taken in dealing with what the clinic doctor believes to be errors on the part of the GP. However, the clinic doctor is the specialist and the patient should be given the benefit of the specialist’s opinion. It is noteworthy that she has not chosen to return to her friend the GP to have the IUD removed. If the clinic doctor believes that serious errors were made, his duty to the patient must require him to give advice which reflects his opinion of those errors, thereby allowing the patient to make a more fully informed decision in the future. Second, in respect of the GP: 1. On balance, the clinic doctor should not report the matter to the GP’s professional body. That judgement takes into account the following factors: Although potentially serious in its way, the error on the part of the GP was not life threatening. In any event, the patient has not suffered long-term damage in this case. The evidence of an error on the part of the GP comes entirely from the account given by the patient. The patient has shown no interest in having the error exposed to a wider audience. From the conduct of the patient to date, it would be safe to assume she has no interest in this matter being referred on for further investigation. Moreover, reporting the matter would conflict with the clinic doctor’s duty of confidentiality to the patient. 2. Further, the clinic doctor should not raise the matter with the GP directly. The considerations above apply here too. In addition, the nature of the patient’s relationship with the GP (and the circumstances in which the IUD came to be fitted) makes this course particularly difficult and inappropriate.
Profiles of individuals seeking psychiatric help for psychotic symptoms linked to methamphetamine abuse – baseline results from the MAPS (methamphetamine and psychosis study)

Background: Methamphetamine psychosis (MAP) is commonly encountered in psychiatric emergency rooms (ERs) in North America, and little is known regarding the specific needs of this clientele. Aims: This study aimed at describing the psychiatric and socioeconomic profiles of individuals with co-occurring methamphetamine abuse and psychosis profiles. Method: Two hundred and ninety-five (295) individuals needing psychiatric help for MAP were assessed regarding their socioeconomic situation, their substance abuse patterns, family histories, past psychiatric diagnoses, childhood trauma, and co-occurring disorders of depression, PTSD and antisocial personality disorder. Results: Eighty-seven percent had a family history of mental illness or substance abuse and close to 70% had a previous diagnosis of a mental illness, although only 21% of a psychotic disorder. Antisocial personality disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder were highly prevalent in our sample. Cluster analyses on methamphetamine (.
Collaborative Clinical Education: The Foundation of Effective Health Care

This book is intended for those who are now, and those who intend to become, clinical teachers in the health professions. Its primary focus is the teaching of medical students and residents, but the principles discussed apply equally to teaching students in other health professions. The main focus is on the process of teaching--the strategies and tactics involved in helping others learn--and the authors discuss the generic steps, strategies, and principles of effective teaching that apply in any clinical setting. They do, however, draw numerous examples from clinical education in a variety of settings. The authors specifically stress the notion of collaboration, an issue closely related to the public's considerable dissatisfaction with the modern health care system. to create a more effective, responsive system, they argue, there is a need to change the ways that health care is provided and the way it is taught. A collaborative approach is needed in both health care and medical education, one that involves partnerships between clinicians and patients, and between teachers and learners. Also prominent throughout the book is the idea that clinical education can be planned and conducted in far more systematic ways than is now common. An overarching goal of the book is to provide readers with an enlarged set of options to consider using when faced with the inevitable multiciplicity of decisions confronting cllinical educators.
New complexes of inhaled furosemide and cyclodextrin: assessment of the bronchodilator effect

Objectives The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy in children of nebulised furosemide administered singly or in combination with β-cyclodextrins (β-CDs) on asthma exacerbations. Methods A single-blinded randomised controlled study was conducted in five groups of children with moderate asthma. Twenty children were enrolled in each group: group 1 received nebulised salbutamol, group 2 received nebulised furosemide, group 3 received both salbutamol and furosemide, group 4 received a mixture of furosemide and β-CD in a 1:0.5 molar ratio, and group 5 received a mixture of furosemide and β-CD in a 1:1 molar ratio. Pulmonary function parameters, peak flow rates, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation and clinical scores were obtained before and after treatment. Results The primary outcome of forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEVl) improved after drug administration in all five groups of patients. The greatest FEVl% improvement was seen in group 3 children treated with the combination of furosemide and salbutamol (22.0±1.9; p<0.001). The greatest increases in forced vital capacity (FVC) were seen in group 3 (21.6±1.6; p<0.001) and group 4 (20.9±1.8; p<0.001). Conclusions Complexes of furosemide and CDs led to a significant increase in peak flow rate and significantly improved FEV1, FVC, respiratory rate, arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) and clinical scores as compared to other treatments. The complex effect was nearly equal to that of the furosemide and salbutamol combination. These results suggest that CDs are a promising approach for improving the efficacy of poorly water-soluble drugs administered by inhalation.