Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Self-Sensing Properties of Green Alkali-Activated Binders with Carbon-Based Nanoinclusions

This paper is aimed at investigating the self-sensing properties of Portland-free alkali-activated binders doped with carbon-based nanofillers. Four different inclusions (carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibers, carbon black and graphene nanoplatelets) were added into the matrix in the same amount. The physical and electromechanical properties were analyzed. The self-sensing capabilities of the samples were tested by applying a square wave voltage signal and measuring the variation of electrical resistance during cyclical compression tests. The results showed that the presence of nano-inclusions enhanced the sensing behavior of the materials, especially regarding the linearity and the hysteresis performances. Such results appear promising for the application of such novel and innovative nano-modified composites in the field of monitoring structures and infrastructures.
Gender Differences in Prescribing Antihypertensive Drugs in a Public Hospital in Alkharj

Introduction: Hypertension is considered one of the most significant risk factors for mortality and morbidity worldwide. There are major clinical implications for gender-specific pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. It is important to know the potential gender differences in hypertension treatment and to know the prescribing trends in male and female hypertensive patients in order to optimize the treatment of hypertension. Aim: This is a retrospective study that aims to describe the difference in prescribing antihypertensive drugs between male and female patients. Methodology: This is a retrospective study that includes the revision of patient electronic records of outpatients with hypertension in 2018 in Alkharj. Results: The total number of prescribed antihypertensive drugs was 1838 drugs. The calcium channel blocker was the most commonly prescribed antihypertensive class (27.86%). The study showed that there are different patterns of antihypertensive drug use among hypertensive men and women and showed that female patients are more frequently treated with diuretics and less Original Research Article Ahmed et al.; JPRI, 32(31): 1-7, 2020; Article no.JPRI. 62504 2 frequently with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptors blockers than male patients. Conclusion: Stratified guidelines and policies based on gender will be appropriate if more studies show a difference in the efficacy and safety of antihypertensive drugs between male and female patients. It is important to conduct more studies about these differences.
Physical features’ characterization of the water-in-mineral oil macro emulsion stabilized by a nonionic surfactant

Abstract Water-in-oil (w/o) emulsions are widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries, among others. Moreover, the most common type of emulsion produced and handled in the oil industry processes is the w/o emulsion. This study investigates the features of a water-in-mineral oil macro-emulsion formulated with mineral oil as the continuous phase and Span 83 as the nonionic surfactant. Emulsions are prepared at room temperature according to the hydrophilic–lipophilic difference (HLD) theory and were tested for the mean droplet size and droplet size distribution, viscosity, and kinetic stability. An empirical correlation was introduced that estimates the viscosity of the water-in-mineral oil macro-emulsions and captures the non-Newtonian behavior at larger water fractions. The effect of electrolyte and internal phase concentration was specifically assessed on the emulsion flocculation and the stability of the system. Stability tests show a threshold electrolyte concentration exists after which droplets coalesce upon collision and flocculation. Salting out is most likely the responsible mechanism of phase separation in the emulsions with higher electrolyte concentrations. The results imply that sedimentation is accountable for the formation of different layers in emulsion with time. The sedimentation rate was intensified for emulsion with smaller water content (64% variation in 3 days between 10% emulsion and 40% emulsion) and concentrated emulsions were found to be more stable. Also, the size of the droplets was influenced by the NaCl concentration, surfactant concentration, and phase ratio. Graphical Abstract
Examining the Effects of Race/Ethnicity and Race Relations on Public Opinion about the Overrepresentation of Black People in U.S. Prisons

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine whether persons of different racial/ethnic backgrounds differ in their perceptions of the role racial discrimination plays in the overrepresentation of Black people in the U.S. prison system. The paper also tested the gradient hypothesis of comparative conflict theory, which predicts Black people perceive the greatest amount of racial discrimination, followed by Latinx and white people, respectively. This study also tested whether perceptions of race relations between Black, Latinx, and white people influenced the role participants thought racial discrimination played in Black people’s overrepresentation. Nationally representative Gallup Poll data were used. Results partially supported the gradient hypothesis. Black people were more likely than Latinx and white people to perceive racial discrimination to explain Black people’s overrepresentation in prison, but Latinxs’ views did not differ from whites’. Participants who perceived poorer relations between Black, Latinx, and white people were more likely to consider racial discrimination to explain Black people’s overrepresentation. Findings suggest Black people and those who perceive poorer race relations are most likely to support criminal justice reform efforts aimed at reducing racial disparities in the criminal justice system.
CFD Study Based on Effect of Employing the Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube (SWCNT) and Graphene Quantum Dots (GQD) Nanoparticles and a Particular Fin Configuration on the Thermal Performance in the Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger

Article history: Received 23 September 2020 Received in revised form 22 November 2020 Accepted 24 November 2020 Available online 29 November 2020 In this research, the thermal attributes of shell and finned tube heat exchanger such as thermal efficiency, pressure drop, heat transfer rate and average temperature in the tube side of heat exchanger with using the different volume concentration of nanoparticles (SWCNT and Graphene quantum dot) at the various Reynolds number by applying either fin blades and without fin blades have been conducted numerically. In this heat exchanger the hot fluid or nanofluid flows in the tube section and cold fluid or pure water moves in the shell side. As regarding to results obtained the majority of thermal characteristics like heat transfer rate, pressure drop and effectiveness enhanced with augmentation of Reynolds number and increasing of volume concentration of nanofluids to 1% volumetric of working fluid whereas at the higher volume concentrations of nanoparticles (upper from 1% volumetric) the thermal properties of heat exchanger decreased generally. Also pressure drop intensifies with increment of Reynolds number and volume concentration of nanoparticles that at higher Reynolds number the effects of nanoparticles on the pressure drop were more noticeable. The average temperature of heat exchanger in the end section of inside tubes increased with augmentation of Reynolds number and nanoparticles. Finally, according to the results obtained in this study, most impression on the thermal attributes enhancement was found by employing of finned tubes compared to other factor which this factor increased heat transfer rate of heat exchanger by almost 188% also the effects of nanoparticles at the high levels of volume concentration especially for 5% of SWCNT nanoparticle on the pressure drop obtained about 80% compared to the base fluid.
Sliding mode control of double input buck buck–boost fused converter

This paper develops a hysteresis band‐based multivariable sliding mode control (SMC) for the double input buck buck–boost fused converter. The considered converter is operated at a controlled output voltage, while supplied from two different levels of input voltages from two different sources. The proposed control is to ensure the faster time of responses during the variation in the dual references, the output voltage, and low‐voltage source current, simultaneously. The controller is developed by considering these two controlled variables, which are directly dependent on each other. This multivariable SMC is shown to perform successfully to maintain the controlled variables at their desired values despite the variation in the input voltage sources and also during perturbation in the load impedance. The stability analysis for the closed‐loop system is established with the Lyapunov method, which confirms that both of the controlled variables reach the desired stable band at the steady state. The control is implemented in the simulation environment for different operating conditions. A laboratory prototype is developed to implement the multivariable SMC. The experimental results successfully validate their simulated counterparts.
Design Of Sign Language Interpreter For Specially Challenged Community

- A special type of language is used in deaf community across the globe a form of non-verbal sign language. The language interpretation is very difficult because of not derived from the common source of origin. The conversion of hand gesture into auditory speech uses a device called Deaf-Mute language interpreter. Hand movement with particular shape and angle is considered as a sign language. In the meantime, gesture also adds the facial expression. Sign is the static shape or position of the hand to indicate communication. This work focus to provide a glove based smart system to translate deaf-mute communication. The objective is to develop a smart glove that can able to interpret 10 characters from the American Sign Language (ASL). The smart glove is designed in such a way that, LDR sensors are attached to fingers to gather the position of the finger to identify the characters. The design uses MSP430 microcontroller to meet the low power constraints for portable smart glove. The translated character is sent to computer through ZigBee wireless protocol and then pronounces the letter through the text to voice module. The whole translation mechanism takes minimum time to read the finger position and to produce a voice message.
A Continuous-Time Version of a Delegated Asset Management Problem

This paper develops a continuous-time model to study the widely used investment mandates in the institutional asset management industry. In this paper, just like He and Xiong (2013), we suppose that the asset management industry has a two-layered incentive structure, and fund families charging investors fixed management fees while compensating individual fund managers based on fund performance. Different from He and Xiong (2013), we suppose that the fund family aims to select an optimal incentive strategy to maximize its terminal benefits, while the fund manager needs to select the optimal effort level and the optimal investment portfolio to maximize his terminal net discounted compensation in a continuous-time model. By using dynamic programming principle and stochastic differential game theory, the optimal strategies and value functions of both sides are derived. At last, numerical studies are provided to illustrate the effects of all the parameters on the optimal strategies. The result reveals that the optimal incentive mechanism will redistribute both the benefit of the fund families and the cost of the fund managers’ effort.
HEMŞİRELERDE KENDİNİ GERÇEKLEŞTİRME, PALYATİF BAKIMA YÖNELİK TUTUM VE DAVRANIŞLARI NASIL ETKİLER?

Hastanin hayatinin son buldugu gunlerde, hastanin ihtiyaci olan destegin sunulmasi ve etkili iletisim kurulmasi onemlidir. Hemsirenin degisen sartlara hizla uyum saglamasi, kendini gelistirmesi ile profesyonellesme cabalari ancak kendini gerceklestirme basamagina ulasildigi zaman mumkun olabilir. Bu arastirma; hemsirelerde yasam sonu bakima iliskin tutum ve davranislari belirlemek, hemsirenin kendini gerceklestirme durumunun bu tutum ve davranislar uzerindeki etkisini belirlemek amaciyla yapildi. Iliskisel tanimlayici tipte olan arastirmanin verileri “Tanitici Bilgi Formu, Saglikli Yasam Bicimi Davranislari Kendini Gerceklestirme Alt Olcegi ve Yasam Sonu Bakima Yonelik Tutum ve Davranislar Olcegi” kullanilarak toplandi. Hemsirelerin kendini gerceklestirme puan ortalamasinin 36.47±6.37, yasam sonu tutum ve davranis olcegi puan ortalamasinin 53.79±7.23 oldugu belirlendi. Cinsiyet, medeni durum ve calisilan klinik gibi degiskenlerin olcek puanlari uzerinde etkili olmadigi tespit edildi. Meslegi isteyerek secme, meslegi sevme ve yaptigi isten memnun olma gibi durumlarin hem yasam sonu bakim tutum ve davranislari hem de kendini gerceklestirme puanlarinda istatistiksel olarak onemli bir artisa neden oldugu belirlendi. Hemsirelerin yasam sonu bakima yonelik tutum ve davranislari ile bireysel gelisimleri arasinda pozitif yonde guclu bir iliski oldugu, kendini gerceklestiren hemsirelerin yasam sonu bakima yonelik daha olumlu tutum ve davranislara sahip oldugu belirlendi.
Varied Placental Pathology and Fetomaternal Outcomes: A Case Series

The placenta plays a vital role in the fetal growth and development; and it is an important link between the mother and fetus. The placental pathology may result in hypoperfusion and fetal growth restrictions. Here we present three cases with varied placental pathologies and the effect on fetal outcome. First case is a primigravida patient with placental teratoma; in second case, a multigravida patient presented with placental chorangiosis. Third case came at 19 weeks of gestation with ultrasonography showing features of cystic changes in the placenta. The patient was followed up throughout pregnancy with serial ultrasound monitoring and terminated at 37 weeks in view of fetal growth restriction. All the three placental conditions were associated with fetal morbidities. We emphasize the need for careful sonographic examination of the placenta in the antenatal period and gross examination and histopathology of the placenta postdelivery.
Influence of water potential on the failure of potato tissue.

influence of water potential of potato tuber tissue on the mechanical parameters and count sum of the acoustic emission signal. In the experiment method of acoustic emission have been used. The results obtained prove the influence of water potential on the formation and propagation of cracks in the plant tissue deformed with a constant velocity along the sample axis. It has been observed that an increase in water potential causes a decrease in the compressive strength, maximal strain, critical strain, critical stress and an increase in the total count sum. K e y w o r d s: acoustic emission, water potential, potato tissue
Determination of Metals Based on Electrochemical Biosensors

The authors summarize the different applications of electrochemical biosensors in the determination of numerous pollutant metal ions. For this purpose, enzymes, peptides, DNA, and whole cells have been used as biological components. The role of various factors affecting the analytical characteristics of biosensors, including immobilization procedures and electroanalytical techniques used, is discussed. The selectivity of biosensors towards metal ions, and their operational characteristics, is also considered. Trace level detection limits for Hg2+, Ag+, Cu2+, Cd2+, Pb2+, Cr3+, Fe3+, Co2+, Ni2+, Zn2+, AsO3 3−, Mn2+, and CrO4 2− are reported.
Retrospective study of maternal and neonatal outcome in second stage lower segment caesarean section in a tertiary hospital

Deeply impacted fetal head on to pelvis makes the procedure technically difficult and associated with operative complications such as extension of incision, broad ligament hematoma, bladder injury. The rate of second stage LSCS are increasing. LSCS at full dilatation of cervix adds more risk to mother such as haemorrhage, need of blood transfusion, wound infection and long hospital stay, delayed extraction causes fetal morbidity.
Aerial accumulation and partitioning of nutrients by hard red spring wheat

Abstract Periods of maximum hard red spring (HRS) wheat (Jriticum aestivum L.) nutrient demand need to be determined in order to develop best nutrient management practices, and to provide data for nutrient uptake modeling. Aerial (aboveground biomass) whole plant samples of irrigated HRS wheat were collected from the field at 16 growth stages and separated into leaves, stems, heads, and grain for dry matter determinations and analyzed for N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, Cl, Zn, Mn, Fe, and Cu concentrations. Accumulation curves were computed for each plant part for the growing season from compound cubic polynomial models based on accumulated growing degree units (GDUs). Total aerial accumulations of dry matter, N, P, K, Ca, Mg, S, Cl, Zn, Mn, Fe, and Cu were 14400, 116, 30.8, 103, 9.2, 9.3, 15.2, 32.3, 0.18, 0.58, 2.05, and 0.045 kg/ha, respectively. Grain at maturity accumulated greater than 78% of the total aerial N, P, and Zn, while it contained less than 20% of the aerial accumulated K, Ca, Cl, and Fe. Nitrogen a.
Outcome Measure Harmonization and Data Infrastructure for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research in Depression: Report on Registry Configuration

Background: Major depressive disorder is a common mental disorder. Many pressing questions regarding depression treatment and outcomes exist, and new, efficient research approaches are necessary to address them. The primary objective of this project is to demonstrate the feasibility and value of capturing the harmonized depression outcome measures in the clinical workflow and submitting these data to different registries. Secondary objectives include demonstrating the feasibility of using these data for patient-centered outcomes research and developing a toolkit to support registries interested in sharing data with external researchers. Methods: The harmonized outcome measures for depression were developed through a multi-stakeholder, consensus-based process supported by AHRQ. For this implementation effort, the PRIME Registry, sponsored by the American Board of Family Medicine, and PsychPRO, sponsored by the American Psychiatric Association, each recruited 10 pilot sites from existing registry sites, added the harmonized measures to the registry platform, and submitted the project for institutional review board review Results: The process of preparing each registry to calculate the harmonized measures produced three major findings. First, some clarifications were necessary to make the harmonized definitions operational. Second, some data necessary for the measures are not routinely captured in structured form (e.g., PHQ-9 item 9, adverse events, suicide ideation and behavior, and mortality data). Finally, capture of the PHQ-9 requires operational and technical modifications. The next phase of this project will focus collection of the baseline and follow-up PHQ-9s, as well as other supporting clinical documentation. In parallel to the data collection process, the project team will examine the feasibility of using natural language processing to extract information on PHQ-9 scores, adverse events, and suicidal behaviors from unstructured data. Conclusion: This pilot project represents the first practical implementation of the harmonized outcome measures for depression. Initial results indicate that it is feasible to calculate the measures within the two patient registries, although some challenges were encountered related to the harmonized definition specifications, the availability of the necessary data, and the clinical workflow for collecting the PHQ-9. The ongoing data collection period, combined with an evaluation of the utility of natural language processing for these measures, will produce more information about the practical challenges, value, and burden of using the harmonized measures in the primary care and mental health setting. These findings will be useful to inform future implementations of the harmonized depression outcome measures.
A high efficiency solution processed polymer inverted triple-junction solar cell exhibiting a power conversion efficiency of 11.83%

High efficiency, solution-deposited polymer inverted double- and triple-junction solar cells are demonstrated. The devices are composed of three distinctive photosensitive materials in three distinct subcells, with minimal absorption spectral overlap, and with a bandgap ranging from 1.3 eV to 1.82 eV. A transparent hybrid inorganic organic mixture was introduced as an interconnecting layer to optically and physically connect the subcells. Accordingly, a power conversion efficiency of 10.39% was attained for the double-junction cell and a record high of 11.83% was obtained for the triple-junction cell.
Consumer testing of bacon from boar and gilt pigs

Unsmoked Wiltshire cured bacon made from 240-lb boar and 200-lb gilt carcases was submitted to a consumer panel in 125 households, consisting of 387 persons. Judgments for odour, by the cook during frying and by the family members at table, showed negligible differences in acceptability of bacon from Large White boars and gilts and small differences in flavour of the gilt bacon from Landrace pigs. Less than 1% of the consumer panel differentiated unambiguously against boar bacon while accepting that from gilts.
Blasé Attitude, Hyperreality, and Social Media

Though there is much to gain through technological development, it is also necessary to critique the ubiquitous presence of devices in social life and the overstimulation they bring. The increasing mediation of reality through applications such as Instagram could blur the division between the ‘real’ world of everyday life and a ‘hyperreality’ fostered by such applications. Using concepts from theorists Jean Baudrillard and Georg Simmel, this paper presents a critique of the overstimulation of information through social media. With continuous and repetitive material being recycled online, it is discussed how a blase attitude is used to protect oneself from being informationally overwhelmed.