Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of Self-Care Status and Its Relationship with Self-Efficacy of Patients with Hypertension

Background and Objec ti ve: Hypertension is a common disease, o ft en asymptoma ti c and treatable. Le ft untreated, this condi ti on o ft en leads to fatal complica ti ons. The aim of this study was to inves ti gate the status of self-care and its rela ti onship with self-e ﬃ cacy of pa ti ents with hypertension in Mashhad in 2019. Materials and Methods: In this descrip ti ve cross-sec ti onal study, 250 pa ti ents with hypertension in Mashhad in 1398 were selected by mul ti -stage method from among pa ti ents referred to comprehensive health care centers. Data collec ti on tools were a three-part ques ti onnaire including: demographic informa ti on and a standard ques ti onnaire of self-e ﬃ cacy and self-care of blood pressure. Data were analyzed using t-test, analysis of variance, Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis, linear correla ti on and regression by SPSS so ft ware version 20 with a signi ﬁ cance level of 0.05. Results: Based on the ﬁ ndings, self-e ﬃ cacy and self-care behaviors with scores of 40.43 ± 10.13 and 48.78±10.66 were rela ti vely undesirable. There was a signi ﬁ cant rela ti onship between self-e ﬃ cacy and self-care behaviors with job, body mass index, number of sessions of receiving blood pressure counseling, drug use, and history of illness in the father (p <0.05). It is worth men ti oning that a posi ti ve and signi ﬁ cant correla ti on was observed between the general scores of self-care and self-e ﬃ cacy (P = 0.001) (rp = 0.82). Conclusion: Due to the signi ﬁ cant correla ti on between self-care behaviors and self-e ﬃ cacy and because these cases are very e ﬀ ec ti ve in preven ti ng and controlling blood pressure. Therefore, it is recommended that educa ti onal programs for pa ti ents with hypertension to increase adherence to self-care behaviors and improve levels. Pa ti ent self-e ﬃ cacy to be designed and implemented.
Development of efficient magnetic Fe2O3-activated Bakelite nanocomposite as an adsorbent for removal of Victoria blue dye from water

ABSTRACT The present study discusses the prospect of utilising a waste plastic material in the development of novel technological materials for sustainable environmental applications. Novel Fe2O3-activated Bakelite nanocomposite was synthesised using a waste Bakelite (WB) material by employing the chemical precipitation technique. The surface, magnetic and textural properties of the as-prepared nanocomposite were investigated by FTIR, TEM, XRD, BET, VSM and N2 isotherm analysis. TEM micrograph showed that small beads of Fe2O3 nanoparticles were evenly dispersed and decorated over porous carbon matrix. The saturation-magnetisation value was found to 18.34 emu g−1, which is sufficient for magnetic separation in wastewater treatment. The prepared composite was explored for the removal of a textile dye, Victoria Blue (VB) from an aqueous solution. Effects of contact time, initial solution pH, adsorbent dose and adsorbate concentration over percentage removal were investigated. The adsorbent showed excellent adsorption performance for Victoria blue and exhibited adsorption efficiency upto 92% within 3 h with adsorption capacity of 52.63 mg/g. Furthermore, the adsorbent can be easily regenerated and reused multiple times without much losing adsorption efficiency. Moreover, the adsorption process followed the Langmuir model and pseudo-second-order kinetics. Overall, efficient adsorption capacity and reusability of the synthesised Fe2O3-activated Bakelite nanocomposite make it a better adsorbent for the environmental remediation of wastewater.
ACS: Construction Data Auto-Correction System—Taiwan Public Construction Data Example

This study aims to develop an automatic data correction system for correcting the public construction data. The unstructured nature of the construction data presents challenges for its management. The different user habits, time-consuming system operation, and long pretraining time all make the data management system full of data in an inconsistent format or even incorrect data. Processing the construction data into a machine-readable format is not only time-consuming but also labor-intensive. Therefore, this study used Taiwan’s public construction data as an example case to develop a natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning-based text classification system, coined as automatic correction system (ACS). The developed system is designed to automatically correct the public construction data, meanwhile improving the efficiency of manual data correction. The ACS has two main features: data correction that converts unstructured data into structured data; a recommendation function that provides users with a recommendation list for manual data correction. For implementation, the developed system was used to correct the data in the public construction cost estimation system (PCCES) in Taiwan. We expect that the ACS can improve the accuracy of the data in the public construction database to increase the efficiency of the practitioners in executing projects. The results show that the system can correct 18,511 data points with an accuracy of 76%. Additionally, the system was also validated to reduce the system operation time by 51.69%.
Obesity and Lifestyle Indicators Impact on Obstetric Complications and Fetal Outcome in North Lebanon Population

Worldwide, obesity has been shown to negatively affect women especially during pregnancy. In this work, a retrospective cohort study for 1308 women, who gave birth between 2014 and 2016 in public and private hospitals, was conducted to evaluate the impact of weight, demographic and lifestyle indicators on many pregnancy and fetal outcomes in Northern Lebanon. The frequent health complications related to pregnancy were cesarean-section (31.1%) followed by post-hemorrhage (25.1%), induced labor (23.5%) and macrosomia (11.4%). Multivariate analysis showed that the main complications were highly correlated to obesity, macrosomia, weight gain, multiparity and mother’s age. High values from adjusted odds ratios were mainly associated to obesity, multiparity and weight gain. Obese pregnant women had a significant increased risk of having cesarean-section (p<0.001), preeclampsia (p<0.0001), labor induction (p<0.0001) and postpartum hemorrhage (p<0.0001). Adverse fetal outcomes such as macrosomia were also correlated with high BMI (p<0.0001). The risk was even greater for multiparous, older women that carried excessive weight gain. There is therefore a need to increase awareness among the target population and encourage prevention of the dangers related to obesity and weight gain.
Evaluation of prevalence and symptoms in patients with eosinophilia using peripheral smear method: A hospital based study

Background: Mild or moderate increase in the blood eosinophil count is observed in various conditions. The present study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and symptoms in patients with eosinophilia. Materials and Methods: The study was done in Department of Pathology, Government Medical College, Thrissur, Kerala. Total 116 patients were included in the study based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. All the patients were explained study procedure and informed consent was obtained. Patient’s demographic and clinical data was collected. Blood samples of all the patients were analysed for eosinophil count. The data was expressed in number and percentage. Results: Maximum number of patients were of the age between 41-50 years. Males were more compared to females. Fever was the most common symptom compared to others. 69 patients showed mild eosinophilia compared to other types. Conclusion: The study showed middle age with male sex is more prone to eosinophilia. Fever and cough are the most common symptoms.
Der schwerhörige ältere Patient – (k)eine Dauerbaustelle im Pflegealltag?!

Schwerhörigkeit begrenzt die kommunikative Kompetenz und beeinträchtigt in der Folge die zwischenmenschliche Verständigung mittels der gesprochenen Sprache. Dennoch wird der Schwerhörigkeit, insbesondere der Hörminderung im höheren Lebensalter in dem von der gesprochenen Sprache geprägten Pflegealltag kaum Bedeutung beigemessen [1]. Beachtung erfährt die Höreinbuße erst durch das nervtötende Pfeifen von Hörgeräten oder wenn jeder Versuch der zwischenmenschlichen Verständigung in Missoder Nichtverstehen resultiert. Es ist an der Zeit, die erhebliche Pflegerelevanz der Schwerhörigkeit zu erkennen und den Pflegeprozess entsprechend zu gestalten.
Outlier-Resistant Observer-Based Control for a Class of Networked Systems Under Encoding–Decoding Mechanism

This article is concerned with a new outlier-resistant observer-based control problem for a class of networked systems (NSs) under the encoding–decoding communication mechanism (EDCM). In order to lighten the communication burden and enhance the data security, the EDCM is introduced in the observer-to-controller channel. In case of the measurement outliers, a specific saturation function is adopted in the observer structure to restrain the abnormal innovations so as to mitigate the side effects brought from the outliers. The aim of this article is to design an observer-based controller, such that in the presence of measurement outliers, the closed-loop NS achieves the input-to-state stability (ISS) under the EDCM. By means of the uniform quantization technique, a criterion is first established in terms of the sizes of the encoding alphabet and the encoding period so as to ensure the detectability of the NS, and the requirement is also given on the capacity of the communication channel at each time instant. Then, with the help of ISS theory, the desired controller is obtained with its gain matrix parameterized by the solution to a certain inequality that can be solved via standard software packages. Finally, the effectiveness of the derived theoretical results is verified through three numerical simulation examples.
The comparison of the ordinal logistic model with the classical regression model

This research’s aims was to provide an alternative for statistical user who were interested in analysing the functional relationship between ordinal response and explanatory variable. The data used was the data of Students on Generation 2017 JPMIPA FKIP Bengkulu University. The test statistic from the modified probability ratio in ordinal logistic had a higher test power than the F test in the classical linear regression. Overall the probability of rejection of ordinal logistic tended to be lower than the classical regression. At condition of p close to one, the test power of the ordinal logistic would be the same as the classical regression. Ordinal logistic model tended to be more selective in choosing variables that significantly affect the response, resulting in a simpler model than the classical regression. The results of the research with the classical linear model obtained variables that influence the student GPA were UN score, High School Report, UNIB admission pathway, High School Status and interaction of UN Score and High School Status. While the ordinal logistic model produced influential independent variables were the UN Score, High School Report, High School Status and the interaction of UN Score and High School Status.
Molecular structure of vapor-deposited amorphous selenium

The structure of amorphous selenium is clouded with much uncertainty and contradictory results regarding the dominance of polymeric chains versus monomer rings. The analysis of the diffraction radial distribution functions are inconclusive because of the similarities between the crystalline allotropes of selenium in terms of the coordination number, bond length, bond angle, and dihedral angle. Here, we took a much different approach and probed the molecular symmetry of the thermodynamically unstable amorphous state via analysis of structural phase transformations. We verified the structure of the converted metastable and stable crystalline structures using scanning transmission electron microscopy. In addition, given that no experimental technique can tell us the exact three-dimensional atomic arrangements in glassy semiconductors, we performed molecular-dynamic simulations using a well-established empirical three-body interatomic potential. We developed a true vapor-deposited process for the deposition of selenium molecules onto a substrate using empirical molecular vapor compositions and densities. We prepared both vapor-deposited and melt-quenched samples and showed that the simulated radial distribution functions match very well to experiment. The combination of our experimental and molecular-dynamic analyses shows that the structures of vapor- and melt-quenched glassy/amorphous selenium are quite different, based primarily on rings and chains, respectively, reflecting the predominant structure of the parent phase in its thermodynamic equilibrium.The structure of amorphous selenium is clouded with much uncertainty and contradictory results regarding the dominance of polymeric chains versus monomer rings. The analysis of the diffraction radial distribution functions are inconclusive because of the similarities between the crystalline allotropes of selenium in terms of the coordination number, bond length, bond angle, and dihedral angle. Here, we took a much different approach and probed the molecular symmetry of the thermodynamically unstable amorphous state via analysis of structural phase transformations. We verified the structure of the converted metastable and stable crystalline structures using scanning transmission electron microscopy. In addition, given that no experimental technique can tell us the exact three-dimensional atomic arrangements in glassy semiconductors, we performed molecular-dynamic simulations using a well-established empirical three-body interatomic potential. We developed a true vapor-deposited process for the deposition o.
Particle Size Distribution of Food Boluses and Validation of Simulation During Artificial Indenter Crushing

Abstract To study the effects of indenter surface shapes on the crushing of foods, a double-tooth indenter (DTI), a single-tooth indenter (STI), a cylinder-type indenter (CTI) and a wave-type indenter (WTI) were developed by simulating the crown of human molar. Crushing experiments and analysis of finite element simulation were done. Crushing effect was determined by the wet sieving and weighing method; numerial simulations were performed for the crush process using the non-linear contact finite element method. The results showed that the DTI yielded the smallest median size among the four indenters, and the granulometric characteristics of food bolus are similar to human boluses, have higher von Mises stress value than others, higher crush efficiency, bigger crush stress, more stress concentration area than others. The crushing efficiencies of STI and CTI are very close. This study can improve the indenter parameters of texture analyzers and optimize the design process of a food chewing robot.
SYNTHESIS OF COPPER NANOPARTICLES BY CHEMICAL REDUCTION METHOD

Copper nanoparticles have been synthesized by using chemical reduction method using de-ionized water as solvent. The surface morphology is observed by Atomic Force Microscope (AFM). The formation of copper nanoparticles was confirmed by UV-Visible spectrophotometer (UV-Vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Copper nanoparticles fabricated by chemical reduction method have diameter in the range 14 nm to 55 nm. Structural analysis revealed the face centered cubic (fcc) crystal structure of copper nanoparticles.
Larvicidal Effects Of Pongamiaglabra and Syzygiumaromaticum On Aedes Aegypti Mosquito Larvae

Mosquitoes are considered as the most nuisance causing vectors as they are responsible for a widespread of diseases. Malaria-borne mosquitoes are responsible of killing two to three million people and infect an estimated two hundred million or more annually. A host of other mosquito-borne diseases including filariasis, yellow fever, dengue, and encephalitis kill and debilitate hundreds of millions more. The present study investigates the bio efficacy of two commercially available plant oils from Pongamia glabra (Karanja) and Syzygium aromaticum (Clove). These two plant oils were tested against Aedes aegypti (Dengue fever mosquito) to determine their lethal concentration doses (LC50). A larval toxicity assay was performed where a stock solution of 10% was prepared for both the oils at a concentration range of 100 to 900 ppm and 90 to 1300 ppm was set for Pongamia glabra and Syzygium aromaticum respectively. A batch of each 10 IV instar larvae was subjected to the assay with test, combination and a control set for a period of 24 and 48 hrs. LC50 of two oils were determined while the combination of two oils showed a synergistic effect. The effect of P. glabra and S. aromaticum on the anterior and posterior regions of the midgut region of A. aegypti larvae were found damage to epithelial cells, basement membrane, peritrophic membrane, fat body cells and nuclei were observed. The results of the study showed that the synergistic method of using common eco-safe combination of plant oils were effective to handle and monitor A. aegypti larva. Pongamia glabra and Syzygium aromaticum are among the successful mosquito control agents.
Revisión teórica de programas de educación para la salud en España

Los programas de intervención orientados hacia hábitos de vida saludables son cada vez más imprescindibles en la sociedad actual, siendo las poblaciones jóvenes los principales interesados en los mismos, por tanto, se presenta un estudio de revisión de literatura, con los objetivos de realizar una revisión teórica de artículos relacionados con programas de salud y localizar y analizar un programa de salud en cada una de las provincias de España. Los criterios de inclusión fueron que se tratase de estudios realizados en España, que fuesen de los 10 últimos años, que se hubiese desarrollado un programa de intervención y que se encontrasen en revistas indexadas en SCOPUS o Web of Science. Como resultados principales se debe señalar que los programas de salud se hallan reflejados en todas las provincias de España y en todos los casos se ha detectado al menos un estudio en los últimos diez años. Se puede concluir señalando como en todas las provincias de España hay un interés por determinar aspectos relacionados con la salud.
Harmonic mitigation and power quality improvement in utility grid with solar energy penetration using distribution static compensator

#He is also with the Department of Electrical Power Engineering, Tishreen University, 2230 Lattakia, SY. Abstract Distribution static compensator is based on power electronic devices technology which is utilized to supply rapid changes in active power as well as reactive power of utility grids. This is useful to achieve corrections in power factor, balancing of load, compensation of current and filtering of harmonics. Therefore, proposed work investigates the improvement of the power quality by utilizing the distribution static compensator, which is equipped by battery energy storage system and interfaced to distribution network with solar photo voltaic (PV) energy integration. In the present study, distribution static compensator is controlled using a control strategy based on the synchronous reference frame theory. Customised IEEE-13 nodes test system incorporating solar PV generation and distribution static compensator, is utilized to perform the harmonic mitigation and power quality analysis. Disturbances of power quality and harmonics have been investigated due to abrupt changes in the insolation of solar radiation, outage of PV plant from grid and synchronization of PV plant to grid. MATLAB/Simulink environment is utilized to perform the study. Effectiveness of a developed approach is validated by comparing results of simulation with results extracted in real time using real time digital simulator. Results indicate that the developed method is more effective for harmonic mitigation and improving power quality of electrical power in distribution network integrated with solar PV generation. Performance of the approach is compared with the performance of methods reported in the literature to establish the suitability of the method for harmonics mitigation and power quality improvement in grid with solar energy.
Hacia una síntesis entre el comunitarismo y el liberalismo: la ciudadanía glocal

En este trabajo defendemos la posibilidad de una síntesis, -en el sentido hegeliano del término-, entre dos concepciones políticas presuntamente contradictorias: el comunitarismo y el liberalismo. Esa síntesis se traduciría en la llamada ciudadanía glocal en la que se “superarían” las concepciones de cuerpo político y de ciudadanía que defienden esas dos concepciones en una nueva que incluye a la humanidad y a su medio ambiente.
SYNERGISTIC ANALYSIS OF THE HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRIAL ARCHITECTURE

Introduction: By determining the importance of industrial architecture as an object of cultural value, it is possible to identify the new principles for preserving the identity of a historical location. Purpose of the study: We aim to research different periods in the formation of the architectural and spatial layout of industrial buildings and structures; to determine which principles are applied when the buildings and structures are adapted for reuse. Methods : In this article, we use a synergistic approach to studying the specifics of the historical and cultural development of industrial architecture. Results and discussion : After analyzing the target of our study as a self-organizing system, as well as taking a look at its relationship with various structures, depending on the nonlinearity of the ongoing processes, we came to the conclusion that the emergence of different stylistic trends in industrial architecture can be viewed through the lens of significant historical periods, or bifurcations, which were the result of human activity in the past and would influence the functional development of the resulting space in the future. This approach reflects sociocultural needs and unlocks the potential for reusing historically significant industrial sites in various ways.
Intraarterial catheter guided steroid administration in treatment of steroid refractory gastrointestinal GVHD after HSCT

Poster: "ECR 2013 / C-1041 / Intraarterial catheter guided steroid administration in treatment of steroid refractory gastrointestinal GVHD after HSCT" by: "D. Burgler, C. Bucher, J. Passweg, A. Fischmann; Basle/CH"
Flap Selection Approach for Hand Soft Tissue Defects Reconstruction: Surgical Techniques and Outcome Evaluation

Background: The hand is an intricate part of the body that plays an essential role in social functioning, expression, productivity, and interactions with our environment.Many flap options have been described to address the specific functional and anatomic requirements in soft tissue reconstruction of the hand. Objectives: The aim of this study isto find the ideal donor tissue for coverage of soft tissue defects of the hand to achieve wound closure and maintain joint and hand function. Patients and methods: A prospective study wasconducted betweenfrom April 2018 and May 2019, on all patients with soft tissue defects of the hand presented to plastic surgery department, Qena faculty of medicine, South Valley University. Results:There were 62 hand injuries in 50 patients with a mean age of 35 years (range, 169 years). The etiologies of the injuries were mostly due to post-traumatic raw areas (86%). In our study we divided cases into 4 main groups, the first group including fingertip injuries, second group proximal to fingertips, third group palm and fourth group dorsum of the hand. The distribution of the hand injuries were 48 fingertips injury, 8 injuries proximal to fingertips, palm injury in one patient and injuries over hand dorsum in 5 patients.The follow up period was ranged 1 to 6 months. Conclusion:An algorithmic approach for coverage of the hand soft tissue defect seems to provide predictable results regarding flaps survival and preservation of finger length.