Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of Efficacy of Acl Reconstruction With Use of Bone Patellar Tendon Autografts and Hamstring Autografts: A Meta Analysis

Objectives: The objective of this research work was to assess the efficacy of ACL reconstruction with the utilization of either BPTB (Bone Patellar Tendon) or HT (Hamstring) auto grafts. Methodology: We searched for the already published research works in Medline & Embase. All these research works were about the comparison of the HT and BPTB autografts for the ACL reconstruction. We utilized the Cochrane Collaboration Rev-Man 5 for the analysis of the collected information. Results: 9 RCT (Random Controlled Trials) (with 300 patients) fulfilled the criteria of inclusion. Collaborate findings of the analysis showed that there was a significant low rate of negative pivot test Relative Risk 0.870, 95.0% CI (Confidence Intervals) 0.790-0.960, P=0.0040], pain at anterior knee (Relative Risk 0.660, 95.0% CI 0.450-0.960, P= 0.030) and pain during kneeling (Relative Risk 0.490, 95.0% CI 0.270-0.910, P= 0.020) in the group of HT as compared to the group BPTB. Conclusions: There are same after-surgical impacts of the ACL reconstruction with the utilization of BPTB and HT autografts especially in terms of restoration of the knee joint function. There was inferiority of HT autografts to BPTB autografts for the restoration of the stability of knee joint, but it was associated with few complications after surgical interventions.
Governing and financing affordable housing at the intersection of the market and the state: Denmark’s private non-profit housing system

ABSTRACT Denmark’s private non-profit housing (almene boliger) sector provides affordable housing and social housing and is capable of being self-governing and self-financing. We examine the private non-profit housing sector’s governance and financing model and assess the extent to which its institutional framework and revolving funds model allow it to serve as a role model for the development of affordable housing in other countries and cities. The paper concludes that while Denmark’s private non-profit housing system has succeeded in providing affordable housing with relatively low levels of public financing, its exposure to state intervention risks weakening its governance and financial power.
Nutrient mass balance and performance of feedlot cattle fed barley based diets in large pens in western Canada

Crossbred heifer calves (n=9,007, 30 pens, 272 ± 34 kg blocked by initial BW) were assigned randomly at feedlot arrival to one of three experimental groups to determine if Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) could accurately segregate barley based on feeding value when fed to cattle in a commercial feedlot setting. The three treatments included a group fed low digestible energy (DE, LOW), a group fed barley high in DE (HIGH), and a group fed a blend of high and low DE barley (50:50). For each load of barley, crude protein, fat, DM, acid detergent fiber (ADF), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), crude fiber, ash, and net energy (NE) were measured by NIRS. From those measurements, other calculations were made to estimate the DE using NRC (1996) equations. On a live weight basis, final BW, weight gain, ADG, and G:F were not different (P≥0.11). On a carcass-adjusted basis, final BW, ADG, and G:F were not different (P≥0.10). Treatment differences and a small linear decrease (P was observed as the DE of the diet increased (LOW 8.3 kg; 50:50 8.3 kg; HIGH 8.2 kg). Carcass weight, 12 th rib fat, LM area, marbling score, and dressing percentage were not impacted by treatment (P≥0.39). No differences (P≥0.46) in the percentage of carcasses
Changing Behavioral Patterns in Grocery Shopping in the Initial Phase of the Covid-19 Crisis—A Qualitative Study of News Articles

Covid-19, as both a health and an economic crisis, has substantially affected consumers, businesses, industries, and nations in all parts of the world. In this study the aim was to identify trends in consumers’ changing behavioral patterns in grocery shopping in the initial phase of the Covid-19 crisis by conducting a qualitative inductive analysis of news articles on the topic in Finland. Six thematic consumer reactions were identified: 1) Panic-buying, 2) Changes in cooking behavior, 3) Increased sensitivity towards the shopping environment, 4) Switch to online grocery shopping, 5) Increased interest for new services and 6) Careless in-store behavior. The study showed that initially consumers expressed some extreme behaviors, which, however, subsided relatively fast. Importantly, the study gave clear indications that consumers started shifting to online grocery shopping, which may induce more fundamental and enduring changes in grocery retail. Furthermore, the study also suggests that consumers’ increased interest in new types of services is probably here to stay, fueling further innovations. Suggestions for further research are also discussed.
Designing Quality Programs that Promote Hope, Purpose and Future Readiness Among High Need, High Risk Youth: Recommendations for Shifting Perspective and Practice

This paper uses a social justice perspective to recommend a number of program design strategies for improving high need, high opportunity youth access to quality education, career and workforce development. Globally, high need, high opportunity youth refer to the estimated 500 million youth who live on less than $2 per day, the estimated 600 million youth who are not in school, not employed, and not in training (i.e., NEET or Opportunity Youth). The recommendations are framed using a number of U.N. Sustainable Development Goals with the central aim being to increase access to decent work.
Improved Value for the Energy Splitting of the Ground-State Doublet in the Nucleus 229mTh

We have made an improved estimate of the {sup 229m}Th isomer energy. The new value, 7.8(5) eV, includes an estimate of possible spectral contamination effects due to the out-of-band E2 transition from the 42.43-keV 7/2+ member of the [633] ground state band to the 3/2+ [631] {sup 229m}Th bandhead and so a weak and unresolved transition a few eV different in energy. We estimate a 2% branching ratio for this unobserved transition in the 42.43-keV 7/2+ [633] deexcitation. The excitation of the {sup 229m}Th level is increased from the previously reported value of 7.6(5) eV to the new best value of 7.8(5) eV when this branch is included in the analysis.
Interrogating empathy in two long form texts: a comparative textual analysis of trauma affect

There are three traditional categories of empathy – emotional, cognitive and compassionate or radical. For decades, empathy was seen as the antithesis of any kind of good journalism; that the journalist must at all times maintain detachment in order to do her job. But this paper interrogates, through the textual analysis of two Australian long form texts, including several epitextual artefacts, how empathy can perform as an evocative tool of narrative literary journalism creating richer and deeper meaning and depth of understanding. Both texts are hybrids of the form, mixing narrative inquiry, reportage and personal reflective practice. Here I argue that the first text conflates emotional and compassionate empathy, while the second privileges cognitive and radical empathy, ultimately and startlingly advocating compassionate empathy. Both provide for their audience an intimate glimpse into the private lives of others affected by trauma or occupying a particular place in cyberspace.
The relationship of work-family conflict and quality of work life among female nurses in Medan

This study examines the relationship between work-family conflict and the quality of work life among nurses in the city of Medan. The author hypothesized that higher level of work-family conflict would be associated with lower quality of work life. Participants were 105 female nurses from the city of Medan. We obtained the data using a questionnaire that measures work-family conflict and quality of work life. We analyzed the data using SPSS 17. The results showed a negative relationship between work-family conflict and quality of work life. Female nurses with higher work-family conflicts tended to have lower quality of work-life than those with lower work-family conflicts. Studi ini meneliti hubungan antara work-family conflict dengan quality of work life. Dihipotesiskan bahwa peningkatan work-family conflict akan diikuti dengan penurunan quality of work life. Partisipan penelitian adalah 105 perawat berjenis kelamin perempuan di kota Medan. Data diperoleh melalui kuesioner yang mengukur work-family conflict dan quality of work life. Data dianalisis menggunakan SPSS 17. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan hubungan negatif antara work-family conflict dengan quality of work life. Perawat dengan work-family conflict yang tinggi cenderung memiliki quality of work life yang rendah.
Indonesian Learner Cultural Characteristics and Perception toward Western Culture

This paper argues that to have a successful learning of English in Indonesian schools, the consideration of culture should be at the forefront. That is, it is acknowledged that to learn English as a second or foreign language cannot be separated from the target language culture or the western culture. On the other hand, the perspective of English as global or international language allows the integration or use of students’ local cultural background into the teaching materials. To shed light on this critical issue, this study seeks to describe Indonesian learners’ characteristic cultural backgrounds and their perception toward western culture. Relying on a literature study and the first author’s experience and observation, the findings show that Indonesian learners share the culturally embedded characteristics of passivity, shyness, and lack of critical thinking, while perceiving western culture as negative, colonizing, dominating, and threatening. Therefore, it is concluded that English language teaching in Indonesia should integrate students’ local cultures and be prepared and implemented by highly skilled Indonesian teachers and practitioners who are abreast with ELT theories and development at the world level including those from the western world.
The VIP Partnership Programme in Norwegian Schools: An Assessment of Intervention Effects

ABSTRACT This study used a quasi-experimental design to evaluate the efficacy of the universal, school-based VIP-Makkerskap [VIP Partnership] programme. 1101 students in a test group and 734 students in a control group completed questionnaires one week (t1), ten weeks (t2), and six months (t3) after programme implementation. A one-way ANCOVA showed that at t2 and t3, students in the test group reported significantly higher social classroom environment scores than the control group, but the effect sizes were small (d = .10 and .09, respectively). Further analyses showed that five of the ten test schools accounted for the increase in the outcome variable from t1-t2. In these schools, a greater proportion of teachers had used the programme since its beginning in 2015, compared to the schools that did not report an increase. The results suggest that teachers' experience in using VIP Partnership is a key component of the programme's effectiveness.
Effect of C/N Ratio on Biodegradation of Ciprofloxacin and Denitrification from Low C/N Wastewater by a Novel 3D-BER System

Emerging pollutants as pharmaceuticals have been focusing international attention for few decades. Ciprofloxacin (CIP) is a common drug widely found in effluents from hospitals, industrial and different wastewater treatment plants, as well as rivers. In this work, the lab-scale 3D-BER system was established, and more than 90% of the antibiotic CIP removal from the Low C/N wastewater. Best results were obtained with current intensity, and different C/N ratio significantly improve the removal of CIP and nitrates, when the ideal conditions were; C/N = 1.5-3.5, pH =7.0-7.5, and I = 60 mA. The highest removal efficiency of CIP = 94.20 %, NO3--N= 95.53 % and total nitrogen (TN) = 84.27 %, respectively. In this novel system, the autotrophic-heterotrophic denitrifying bacteria played vital role for the removal of CIP and enhanced denitrification process. Thus, autotrophic denitrifying bacteria uses CO2 and H2 as carbon sources to reduce nitrates to N2. This system has the assortment and prosperous community revealed at the current intensity of 60 mA, and the analysis of bacterial community structure in effluent samples fluctuates under different condition of C/N ratios. According to the results of LC-MS/MS analysis, the intermediate products were proposed after efficient biodegradation of CIP. Microbial community on biodegrading was mostly found at phylum, and class level was dominantly responsible for the NO3--N and biodegradation of CIP. This work can provide some new insights towards the biodegradation of CIP and the efficient removal of nitrates from low C/N wastewater treatment by the novel 3D-BER system.
Prediction of ecological impact of two alien gobiids in habitat structures of differing complexity

Rapid expansion of round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) and western tubenose goby (Proterorhinus semilunaris) beyond their native ranges calls for urgent management action, particularly in localities with high introduction possibility of the species. We used a comparative functional response (FR) approach to forecast invader ecological impact. We compared their foraging efficiency in three habitat structures: sand, coarse gravel, and coarse gravel with an artificial plant. Both Neogobius melanostomus and Proterorhinus semilunaris showed type II FR in all habitats. Interspecific comparison showed similar handling times in both the gravel and gravel with artificial plant habitats, suggesting similar per capita impact. Intraspecific comparison showed significantly lower handling times of both predators on gravel substrates. Therefore, their ecological impact in such an environment could be higher. Neogobius melanostomus showed higher attack rates on sandy substrates compared with Proterorhinus semilunaris, while no significant differences were observed on other substrates. Our results highlight the importance of interacting factors in management of ecosystems with multiple invaders, as the elimination of invasive Neogobius melanostomus may lead to utilization of the empty niche by alien Proterorhinus semilunaris with similar ecological impact.
EMG BASED DIAGNOSIS OF MYOPATHY AND NEUROPATHY USING MACHINE LEARNING TECHNIQUES

Myopathy and Neuropathy are non-progressive and progressive neuromuscular disorders which weakens the muscles and nerves respectively. Electromyography (EMG) signals are bio signals obtained from the individual muscle cells. EMG based diagnosis for neuromuscular disorders is a safe and reliable method. Integrating the EMG signals with machine learning techniques improves the diagnostic accuracy. The proposed system performs analysis on the clinical raw EMG dataset which is obtained from the publicly available PhysioNet database. The two-channel raw EMG dataset of healthy, myopathy and neuropathy subjects are divided into samples. The Time Domain (TD) features are extracted from divided samples of each subject. The extracted features are annotated with the class label representing the state of the individual. The annotated features split into training and testing set in the standard ratio 70: 30. The comparative classification analysis on the complete annotated features set and prominent features set procured using Pearson correlation technique is performed. The features are scaled using standard scaler technique. The analysis on scaled annotated features set and scaled prominent features set is also implemented. The hyperparameter space of the classifiers are given by trial and error method. The hyperparameters of the classifiers are tuned using Bayesian optimization technique and the optimal parameters are obtained. and are fed to the tuned classifier. The classification algorithms considered in the analysis are Random Forest and Multi-Layer Perceptron Neural Network (MLPNN). The performance evaluation of the classifiers on the test data is computed using the Accuracy, Confusion Matrix, F1 Score, Precision and Recall metrics. The evaluation results of the classifiers states that Random Forest performs better than MLPNN wherein it provides an accuracy of 96 % with non-scaled Time Domain (TD) features and MLPNN outperforms better than Random Forest with an accuracy of 97% on scaled Time Domain (TD) features which is higher than the existing systems. The inferences from the evaluation results is that Bayesian optimization tuned classifiers improves the accuracy which provides a robust diagnostic model for neuromuscular disorder diagnosis.
CURCUMIN, A NATURAL GOLDEN DRUG AND ITS ANTICANCER ASPECTS FROM SYNTHESIS TO DELIVERY: A REVIEW

Cancer is a dreadful disease and, in most cases, leads to death even when it is being treated. Even though synthetic drugs are still in use for the treatment of cancer, the seriousness of the side effects of these drugs has boggled researcher’s mind to find more effective drugs which will help to overcome the side effects and have greater potency in trying to make the patient completely free of the disease. Recently, researchers turned their attention towards bio-components present in natural products. Curcumin, a polyphenol and the main constituent of a rhizome Curcuma longa, has geared significant interest due to its wide spectrum of therapeutics values, especially anticancer activity. Paper summarizes the chemistry and bio-metabolism of curcumin in the human body. Aim of this review article is to gather the dispersed efforts of researchers predominantly in improving the bioavailability of curcumin. In the present review, comprehensive literature on anticancer activity of Curcumin via combination therapy, structure modification, synthesis of analogues, novel delivery systems have been highlighted. Besides, the review paper explicated several challenges associated with Curcumin as an adjuvant chemotherapeutic agent and emphasizes more on clinical studies.
Prenatal Imaging Findings Predict Obstructive Fetal Airways Requiring EXIT

Detection of fetal airway compromise through imaging raises the possible need for ex utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) procedures. Despite EXIT procedures involving massive resource utilization and posing increased risk to the mother, decisions for EXIT are usually based on anecdotal experience. Our objectives were to analyze prenatal consultations with potential fetal airway obstruction for imaging and obstetric findings used to determine management strategy.
The Depression Prevention Initiative: Trauma as a Moderator of Prevention Outcomes

Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) is an evidence-based indicated depression prevention program that has been shown to reduce depression symptoms. Research is needed to identify moderators of IPT-AST’s effects. Although trauma history has emerged as a moderator of depression treatment outcomes, the impact of trauma on short- and long-term outcomes in the context of preventive interventions for adolescent depression is unknown. This study examines the impact of trauma on prevention outcomes in a school-based randomized controlled trial (RCT) in which 186 adolescents (mean age = 14.01 years, SD = 1.22; 67% female) were randomly assigned to IPT-AST delivered by research staff or to group counseling (GC) provided by school counselors. Trauma history significantly moderated intervention outcomes during the active phase of the intervention but not during long-term follow-up. During the active phase, youth in IPT-AST with low or no trauma exposure experienced significantly greater reductions in depression symptoms than youth in GC with low or no trauma exposure, but there were no significant differences in rates of change between the two interventions for youth with high or any trauma exposure. These findings highlight the importance of assessing trauma and investigating whether these interventions can be tailored or supplemented to enhance the effects for youth with trauma exposure.
The health impacts of waste-to-energy emissions: a systematic review of the literature

Waste-to-energy (WtE) processes, or the combustion of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) for energy generation, has the potential to reduce landfill volume while providing a renewable energy source. We aimed to systematically review and summarise current evidence on the potential health effects (benefits and risks) of exposure to WtE/RDF-related combustion emissions. We searched PubMed and Google Scholar using terms related to health and WtE/RDF combustion emissions, following PRISMA guidelines. Two authors independently screened titles, abstracts and then full-texts of original, peer-reviewed research articles published until 20th March 2020, plus their relevant references. Overall quality of included epidemiological studies were rated using an amended Navigation framework. We found 19 articles from 269 search results that met our inclusion criteria, including two epidemiological studies, five environmental monitoring studies, seven health impact or risk assessments (HIA/HRA), and five life-cycle assessments. We found a dearth of health studies related to the impacts of exposure to WtE emissions. The limited evidence suggests that well-designed and operated WtE facilities using sorted feedstock (RDF) are critical to reduce potential adverse health (cancer and non-cancer) impacts, due to lower hazardous combustion-related emissions, compared to landfill or unsorted incineration. Poorly fed WtE facilities may emit concentrated toxins with serious potential health risks, such as dioxins/furans and heavy metals; these toxins may remain problematic in bottom ash as a combustion by-product. Most modelling studies estimate that electricity (per unit) generated from WtE generally emits less health-relevant air pollutants (also less greenhouse gases) than from combustion of fossil fuels (e.g. coal). Some modelled estimates vary due to model sensitivity for type of waste processed, model inputs used, and facility operational conditions. We conclude that rigorous assessment (e.g. HRA including sensitivity analyses) of WtE facility/technological characteristics and refuse type used is necessary when planning/proposing facilities to protect human health as the technology is adopted worldwide.