Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Impact of Involvement Load on Iranian EFL Learners’ Retention of Idiomatic Expressions

هديكچ هرهب اب هك هعلاطم نيا ةيضرف زا يريگ » ينهذ يريگرد راب « رفول و نياتسلاه يوس زا و (2001) حرطم هدش يم شلات ،تسا تارابع يراپسداي نازيم رد ار نيرمت اب هتخيگنارب يريگرد راب ريثأت ات دنك ،روظنم نيا يارب . دنك يسررب ،يسيلگنا نابز ناريگارف يوس زا ،يحلاطصا 60 زا رفن نابز نز ناريگارف قيرط زا حلاطصا هدزناپ . دندرك تكرش هعلاطم نيا رد ،نارهت رهش رد ينابز هاگشزومآ زا يسيلگنا يم بلط ار ينهذ راب يريگرد زا يفلتخم حوطس هك يتانيرمت هداد شزومآ ناريگارف زا هورگ هس هب ،درك اخ ياج ندرك رپ نيرمت ،بلطم كرد نيرمت لماش تانيرمت نيا . دش نازيم ،سپس . دوب شراگن و يل سپ ود قيرط زا يحلاطصا تارابع نيا يراپسداي ةطبار ،جياتن . دش هديجنس رخأتم و هيلوا نومزآ ،نينچمه . داد ناشن اضعا يوس زا تاحلاطصا يراپسداي و نيرمت اب هتخيگنارب يريگداي نيب ار يميقتسم هتفاي لااب شراگن تانيرمت رد يراپسداي هك داد ناشن اه و طسوتم يلاخ ياج ندرك رپ تانيرمت رد ،نيرت مك بلطم كرد تانيرمت رد يحارط و شزومآ ،ليلحت يارب يدياوف هعلاطم نيا . تشاد ار نازيم نيرت . دراد تانيرمت
Uplink Fractional Power Control and Downlink Power Allocation for Cell-Free Networks

This letter proposes respective policies for uplink power control and downlink power allocation in cell-free wireless networks. Both policies rely only on large-scale quantities and are expressed in closed form, being therefore scalable. The uplink policy, which generalizes the fractional power control employed extensively in cellular networks, features a single parameter; by adjusting this parameter, the SIR distribution experienced by the users can be compressed or expanded, trading average performance for fairness. The downlink policy dualizes the uplink solution, featuring two parameters that again allow effecting a tradeoff between average performance and fairness.
Packaging for gear hobs

In this thesis, a new packaging solution has been developed and designed for gear hobs to Volvo Group Truck Operation Powertrain´s transmission plant in Koping. There was a need for a new packaging solution since the existing packaging have a number of problems and deficiencies and begins to be obsolete. The product development began by familiarizing with the current packaging and how it was handled in the production. Thereafter, customer needs were determined through interviews and observations from operators in the factory who are in contact with the packaging. A number of new product concepts were generated for a new packaging solution and from this, the best concepts for further development were chosen. Three concepts were developed further and from this, one concept was chosen to proceed with and develop in detail for a final suggestion for a new packaging solution. A functional, simpler prototype was built in plywood and tested in production and feedback from this was used to further develop the final concept. A 30% scale model was 3D printed of the final concept of a new packaging solution. The final concept of a new packaging solution solves most of the previous deficiencies and problems. Documentations are made for ordering, manufacturing and implementation of the new packaging solution in the production. The final concept consists of a lower part and a top cover and is developed in three different sizes for different lengths of gear hobs. Complete technical drawings were created for the three different sizes as well as manufacturing and assembly instructions. (Less)
Efek integrated nutrition programme terhadap profil lipid dan komposisi tubuh pada remaja obes

The effect of integrated nutrition programme on lipid profile and body composition among adolescent obesityBackground: Obesity is a serious public health issue increasingly in the adolescent. Obesity in adolescence will continue into adulthood and lead to later health problems. The adolescent has high food dense calories which high fat and low in fiber that can trigger obesity. Integrated Nutrition Programme (INP) is an intervention model for obesity with an emphasis on a low-calorie diet, low fat, high fiber, moderate physical activity, and nutrition counseling.Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of INP on lipid profile and body composition in obese adolescents.Methods: Quasi-experimental study pre-post trial design with a total of subjects 18 obese adolescents. Duration of intervention in subjects for four weeks with a hypocaloric diet, low fat, high fiber, and prepared by a dietician. Moderate exercise and dietary counseling were conducted on the subject regularly. Bodyweight (BW) and waist circumference (WC) were monitored once a week. Food record intake is done before and during the intervention.Results: The mean weight loss of 1.55 kg. There is a difference in mean BW, WC, and BMI (p<0.01), whereas there were no significant differences in lipid profiles and body composition between before and after the intervention.Conclusions: INP can significantly affect weight loss, BMI, and WC as well as a significant increase in physical activity.
Statistical Modelling of Temperature-Attributable Deaths in Portuguese Metropolitan Areas under Climate Change: Who Is at Risk?

Several studies emphasize that temperature-related mortality can be expected to have differential effects on different subpopulations, particularly in the context of climate change. This study aims to evaluate and quantify the future temperature-attributable mortality due to circulatory system diseases by age groups (under 65 and 65+ years), in Lisbon metropolitan area (LMA) and Porto metropolitan area (PMA), over the 2051–2065 and 2085–2099 time horizons, considering the greenhouse gas emissions scenario RCP8.5, in relation to a historical period (1991–2005). We found a decrease in extreme cold-related deaths of 0.55% and 0.45% in LMA, for 2051–2065 and 2085–2099, respectively. In PMA, there was a decrease in cold-related deaths of 0.31% and 0.49% for 2051–2065 and 2085–2099, respectively, compared to 1991–2005. In LMA, the burden of extreme heat-related mortality in age group 65+ years is slightly higher than in age group <65 years, at 2.22% vs. 1.38%, for 2085–2099. In PMA, only people aged 65+ years showed significant temperature-related burden of deaths that can be attributable to hot temperatures. The heat-related excess deaths increased from 0.23% for 2051–2065 to 1.37% for 2085–2099, compared to the historical period.
Evaluation of repellent activities of the essential oil of Ocimum basilicum against Anopheles mosquito and formulation of mosquito repellent cream

This study was conducted to evaluate the repellent activities of the essential oils of Ocimum basilicum against Anopheles mosquito and to formulate cream repellent for mosquitoes from essential oil of O. basilicum L . Ocimum basilicum L. (Lamiaceae) commonly known as sweet basil, has been used as a traditional medicinal plant for the treatment of headaches, coughs, diarrhoea, constipation, warts, worms, and kidney malfunctions.The essential oil of the plant of O. basilicum was obtained by hydro-distillation and analyzed by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The physical properties of essential oil were also identified. Fifty-one compounds were characterized and identified by GC–MS, comprising 99.7% of the total oil. Major compounds were linalool (18.88%), cinnamic acid (18.31%), and eucalyptol (8.46%). In this work, the oil was assessed for topical repellence effects against malarial vector Anopheles mosquito in cages. The essential oil was tested at three different concentrations 2, 4 and 6% of the oil. From the results obtained, the essential oil of Ocimum basilicum exhibited relatively high repellency effect (> 250 minutes at 6% concentration). The oil was successively formulated as a cream. The formulated cream was prepared using the concentration of 6% of the essential oil. The cream was tested for repellency effect and showed same effect as the essential oil of Ocimum basilicum at the concentration of 6%. The results achieved suggest that essential oils of Ocimum basilicum have activities repellency against female Anopheles and could be used in the form of natural repellent cream.
Clinical guidelines for periodontal management of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura: Current considerations

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is an acquired platelet disorder reported to have spontaneous hemorrhagic gingiva as one of the earliest manifestations, sometimes as a presenting symptom. It is very important for general dentists to be aware of such conditions as prolonged bleeding may occur as a life-threatening complication during and posttreatment of such patients. They must have a basic insight of the oral findings of thrombocytopenia and should arrange and prepare the necessary assistance in advance. A diligent cooperation among patient, hematologist and dentist are crucial in the management of bleeding disorder patients. This paper provides an overview of thrombocytopenia and current recommendations for its periodontal management. We concluded that thrombocytopenia is not an absolute contraindication for dental procedures; however, the course of treatment should be commanded by the clinical manifestations and the platelet count.
Skin Rash: An Early Clue to Systemic Vasculitis

Background: Granulomatosis with polyangitis (GPA) is a distinct clinicopathological entity characterized by granulamatous vasculitis of upper and lower respiratory tract together with glomerulonephritis. Case Report: We present a case of GPA who presented with fever and skin rash on fifth day of fever. Skin biopsy revealed leucocytoclastic vasculitis and on further evaluation, he was found to be anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) positive and renal biopsy was suggestive of ANCA associated vasculitis. Conclusion: It is important to be familiar with cutaneous manifestations of vasculitis as early diagnosis and prompt management is key to manage systemic vasculitic disorders.
Twist1 Silences Foxa1 Expression to Promote Breast Cancer Progression

ii DEDICATION . iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS . v CONTRIBUTORS AND FUNDING SOURCES . vii TABLE OF CONTENTS . viii LIST OF FIGURES . x LIST OF TABLES . xii 1. INTRODUCTION . 1 1.1 Breast cancer . 1 1.2 EMT . 4 1.3 Twist1 . 16 1.4 Foxa1 . 22 2. MATERIAL AND METHODS . 26 2.1 The TVA/RCIP system for induction of mouse mammary gland tumorigenesis with tumor cell-specific Twist1 knockout . 26 2.2 Western blot . 27 2.3 X-gal staining . 28 2.4 Cell culture . 29 2.5 Circulating Tumor Cell (CTC) culture . 29 2.6 H&E staining, immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunohistofluorescence (IHF) . 30 2.7 Quantitative RT-PCR (qPCR) . 31 2.8 Genomic DNA extraction from paraffin embedded samples . 31 2.9 Micro-vascular density calculation . 32 2.10 Plasmids and cell transfection . 32 2.11 ChIP assay . 34 2.12 Cell migration and invasion assays . 35 2.13 In vivo metastasis assay . 35
The extent of mental health professional stigma on people with mental health problems in Saudi Arabia

Research Aim The primary purpose of this Saudi-based study is to identify the stigma surrounding mental health problems, as well as to identify the existing and latent views of mental health professionals holding a stigma towards people living with mental health problems in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It will focus on mental health experts involved in health care in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods A methodological strategy was devised, via the use of a mixed-method approach, which uses quantitative (phase 1) and qualitative (phase 2) data collection approaches and analytical techniques. In Phase 1 (50 participants), two tools were used to assess stigma; the Emotional Reaction on People with mental health problems Scale, and the Attitude Scale. In Phase 2 (5 participants), a one-hour focus group discussion was the method of data collection. The reliability of the two scales for Phase 1 evaluated by measuring internal consistency using SPSS. In Phase 2, Nvivo, version 10 was used for an analysis of the data. The group discussion was thematically analyzed. Principal Findings The findings confirm that many mental health care providers hold a professional stigma against those with mental health problems of varying degrees. And how the existence and extent of these views might impact on the services provided by mental health professionals and the recovery of people with mental health problems. Phase 1 findings indicate factors that lead to professional stigma, wherein ‘exclusion’, ‘rejection and caution’ and ‘risk and fear’ lead to high levels of professional stigma against people with mental health problems. Phase 2 findings, fit into four main themes influence the issue of professional stigma in mental health services: ‘experiences of professional stigma’; ‘causes of professional stigma’; ‘impact of professional stigma on mental health services’ and ‘recommended minimizing stigma’. The findings of the present study point to the significant convergent between emotional reactions with negative attitudes exhibited regarding people with mental health problems. It was also found that interactions with individuals with mental health concerns contributed to an increase in incidences of stigma by professional mental health staff. Also, it has been shown that insufficient knowledge and undesirable perceptions of people with mental health problems remain apparent, both in Saudi Arabian society and in the mental health profession. Conclusion It is necessary to focus on reducing professional stigma against people with mental health problems. This can be accomplished through appropriate practices, mental health training, education, and research, as well as professional and social awareness through the media in S.A. ; publicize ethical guidelines for mental health care professionals; enhance the provision of mental health practitioners in mental health care services; enact legislation by the Ministry of Health in S.A. Keywords: Stigma, mental health problems, and mental health professional perspective, Saudi Arabia.
A competitive electrochemical aptamer-based method for aflatoxin B1 detection with signal-off response

The authors described a competitive electrochemical aptamer-based method for detection of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), one of the most toxic mycotoxins. In brief, a complementary DNA (cDNA) strand of an anti-AFB1 aptamer was immobilized on the surface of a gold electrode, and subsequently incubated with sample solution containing a methylene blue (MB)-labeled aptamer. In the absence of AFB1, the MB-labeled aptamer hybridized with the cDNA on the gold electrode, which brought MB close to the gold electrode surface, causing high current. When AFB1 existed in the sample solution, the MB-labeled aptamer bound with AFB1 instead of cDNA, and the amount of MB-labeled aptamer on the gold electrode decreased, so the current signal reduced. Under optimized experimental conditions, the sensor exhibited a detection limit of 2 nM AFB1 and a dynamic detection range of 2 nM to 500 nM. A simple incubation in hot water (85 °C) allowed quick regeneration of the electrochemical sensor. Successful detection of AFB1 spiked in white grape wine demonstrated the application potential of this electrochemical sensor in real-sample analysis.
Comparison of Postoperative Smoking Cessation Rates of Patients with Benign or Premalignant Vocal Cord Lesions

Objectives: It has been determined that cigarette is a risk factor for squamous cell carcinomas of the oral cavity, esophagus, and larynx. We aimed to investigate the role of histopathological diagnosis of the lesion in smoker patients with vocal cord lesion on smoking cessation rates and to determine strategies to help them quit smoking. Methods: In this prospective clinical study, we included 182 (112 male, 70 female) smoker patients who underwent direct laryngoscopy and biopsy due to premalignant (dysplasia) or benign (polyp, leukoplasia, nodule) vocal cord lesions between July 2014 and December 2017 at our clinic. Smoking habits (ex-smoker, current smoker) of all smoker patients were questioned at least 6 months postoperatively, and postoperative smoking cessation rates were compared. Results: When the smoking cessation rates of the patients with benign and premalignant vocal cord lesions were evaluated, the smoking cessation rate of the patients with premalignant vocal cord lesions was 3.45 times higher than that of the patients with benign vocal cord lesions (OR, 3.45; 95% CI, 1.76–6.74) (p<0.001). The postoperative application rate of the patients to smoking cessation outpatient clinics was low (6%). Male patients with premalignant lesions were more likely to quit smoking than female patients (p=0.001). Conclusion: Patients with premalignant vocal cord lesions had higher smoking cessation rates. Premalignant vocal cord lesions require clinical follow-up and treatment because of the risk and potential for their transformation into in situ or invasive laryngeal carcinomas.
EFL Learners’ Attitudes toward MALL

Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) is language learning that is assisted or enhanced through the use of a handheld mobile device such as mobile phones. This study aims to find out how EFL Learners' attitudes toward mobile learning. Cross-Sectional survey design with exploratory factor analysis is used. The process of exploratory factorial analysis was performed with SPSS for Windows version 22. Maximum Likelihood was used as the extraction method. Promax rotation was used to allow the factors to correlate with each other. The snowball sampling is used to select 447 subjects. The result shows that most of the EFL learners have a positive attitude towards mobile learning and believe that mobile phones can be used to learn English as a foreign language.
Masking data: a solution to social desirability bias in paired comparison experiments

Abstract This paper deals with the reduction of evasive answering bias in paired comparisons studies by providing a masking mechanism to the judges. Specifically, the Warner (1965) masking design is applied in the application of Bradley and Terry (1952) paired comparison model. For estimating the worth parameters and preference probabilities, Bayesian method of estimation is applied. To study the behavior of Bayes estimates and the effect of masking parameter, simulation study is performed. It is observed that the preference ordering is not disturbed when the number of judges is moderate to large. Also, the preference ordering is observed to be robust with respect to the extent of masking, when the number of judges is large. These findings are also supported by a numerical study using real data.
Measurements and modelling of seasonal snow characteristics for interpreting passive microwave observations

Information on snow water equivalent (SWE) of seasonal snow is used for various purposes, including longterm climate monitoring and river discharge forecasting. Global monitoring of SWE is made feasible through remote sensing. Currently, passive microwave observations are utilized for SWE retrievals. The main challenges in the interpretation of microwave observations include the spatial variability of snow characteristics and the inaccurate characterization of snow microstructure in retrieval algorithms. Even a minor variability in snow microstructure has a notable impact to microwave emission from the snowpack. This thesis work aims to improve snow microstructure modelling and measurement methods, and understanding the influence of snow microstructure to passive microwave observations, in order to enable a more accurate SWE estimation from remote sensing observations. The thesis work applies two types of models: physical snow models and radiative transfer models that simulate microwave emission. The physical snow models use meteorological driving data to simulate physical snow characteristics, such as SWE and snow microstructure. Models are used for different purposes such as hydrological simulations and avalanche forecasting. On the other hand, microwave emission models use physical snow characteristics for predicting microwave emission from a snowpack. Microwave emission models are applied for the interpretation of spaceborne passive microwave remote sensing observations, for example. In this study, physical snow model simulations and microwave emission model simulations are compared with field observations to investigate problems in characterizing snow for microwave emission models. An extensive set of manual field measurements of snow characteristics is used for the comparisons. The measurements are collected from taiga snow in Sodankylä, northern Finland. The representativeness of the measurements is defined by investigating the spatial and temporal variability of snow characteristics. The work includes studies on microwave emission modelling from natural snowpacks and from excavated snow slabs. Radiometric observations of microwave emission from natural snowpacks are compared with simulations from three microwave emission models coupled with three physical snow models. Additionally, homogenous snow samples are excavated from the natural snowpack during the Arctic Snow Microstructure Experiment, and the incident snow characteristics and microwave emission characteristics are measured with an experimental set-up developed for this study. Predictions of two microwave emission models are compared with the radiometric observations of collected snow samples. The results indicate that none of the model configurations can accurately simulate the microwave emission from natural snowpack or snow samples. The results also suggest that the characterization of microstructure in the applied microwave emission models is not adequate.
CLINICAL SPECTRUM OF SCRUB TYPHUS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL AT EASTERN INDIA

Objective: Our hospital, tertiary care hospital in the capital of the state of Odisha, had been witnessing pyrexia of unknown origin, associated with breathlessness, renal, and liver impairment, which did not respond to high antibiotics but to doxycycline; therefore, the present study was undertaken to identify whether scrub typhus is the etiological agent, and thereafter, their characteristic features were further evaluated as an effort in supporting its diagnoses and treating patients accordingly. Methods: A total of 65 adult patients (age >15 years) admitted with pyrexia between April 2015 and October 2017 were evaluated. Immunoglobulin M (IgM) scrub typhus test was done in all these patients. IgM scrub typhus test positive samples were included in the study and various clinical parameters analyzed. Results: Of the 65 patients included in the study, all were found to be positive for IgM antibodies against Orientia tsutsugamushi. The cases were seen mainly in the months between September and November. The common symptoms found were fever, myalgia, breathlessness, rash, and abdominal pain and rarely altered sensorium. The diagnostic features like eschar were found in 23% patients. Nearly, two-thirds of patients had fever more than 7 days and myalgia (76.92%), headache (58.46%). The most common complications were renal failure (20%) followed by pneumonia (10.76%). Laboratory findings of high C-reacting protein (89.23%) and leukocytosis are found in 35.38%. Conclusion: Our results showed that scrub typhus should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pyrexia of unknown origin associated with breathlessness, myalgia, rash, gastrointestinal symptoms, hepatorenal syndrome, or acute respiratory distress syndrome. Empirical treatment with doxycycline may be given in the cases with strong suspicion of scrub typhus.