Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Solution to Unit Commitment Using Lagrange Relaxation with Whale Optimization Method

The unit commitment is an optimization problem which aims at optimal scheduling of generators subjected to different constraints such as power balance, minimum uptime and down time etc. A novel Lagrange Relaxation with whale optimization algorithm (LR-WOA) has been developed for solving unit commitment problem. In order to prove the superiority over other conventional methods, IEEE 10 unit 24 hour system is taken and solved using LR- WOA optimization algorithm and compared with other conventional algorithms.
Telmisartan Prevents Myocardial Fibrosis via Decreasing Fraction of Colagen Type 1 Volume in Myocardial Tissue in Wistar Rats-Induced High Salt Intake

Myocardial fibrosis is a pathological condition that responsible for initiation of heart failure. Neurohormonal endogen, angiotensin II, has a potential role to activate endothelin I, TGF-I²1, myocardial fibroblast, extracelullar matrix deposition, structural changes and decreasing of cardiac function. Fibrotic process is also influenced by PPAR I³. Telmisartan has a potential effect to inactivate angiotensinergic system and to activate PPAR I³. It is expected that telmisartan has optimal effect to protect myocardial fibrosis. To know the role of variation dose of telmisartan to decrease collagen type 1 fraction volume in cardiac tissue of Wistar rats. Ten-week-old male Wistar Rat (n = 30) were randomized into five groups, and each group consisted of 6 rats. Group 1 : negative control. Group 2 : rats were induced by intake Nacl 8% doses 2% body weight for eight weeks. Group 3 : rats were induced by intake Nacl 8% doses 2% body weight and telmisartan 3 mg/kgBB for eight weeks. Group 4 : rats were induced by intake Nacl 8% doses 2% body weight and telmisartan 6 mg/kgBB for eight weeks. Group 5 : rats were induced by intake Nacl 8% doses 2% body weight and telmisartan 12 mg/kgBB for eight weeks. Collagen volume fraction was assessed by immunohistochemistry and ImageJ program. ANOVA test followed pos hoc test was used to analyzed each variable. Collagen volume fraction significantly decreased in group 3, 4 and 5 compared in group 2. Telmisartan decreases collagen type 1 volume fraction of myocardial tissue .
What's new in academic medicine: Can we effectively address the burnout epidemic in healthcare?

Burnout is a complex syndrome that involves depersonalization (DP), a diminished sense of accomplishment, and emotional exhaustion (EE) [Figure 1]. [1‐6] Burnout has become an epidemic that, depending on specialty, is thought to affect between 40% and 60% of practicing physicians [Figure 2]. [5‐7] In addition, substantial proportion of physicians in training, at various stages of their education, experience burnout. [2‐6] The authors will demonstrate throughout the current manuscript that burnout is present across all levels of training, specialties, and practice patterns [Figures 2 and 3]. [5‐8] Medical education is among the most challenging, stressful, and emotionally taxing experiences. [9] It is therefore not surprising that signs and symptoms of burnout first emerge at this stage, and medical students are susceptible to numerous psychological conditions, from neurotic symptoms to overt depression. [10]
Nausea and vomiting in cancer patients — clinical practice recommendations

Nudności (N) i wymioty (W) nalezą do czestych objawow ze strony ukladu pokarmowego u chorych na nowotwory. Przewlekle N i W wywolane są najcześciej rozwojem choroby nowotworowej, zaburzeniami metabolicznymi, podawaniem opioidow i innych lekow. Istotną grupe przyczyn N i W stanowi leczenie onkologiczne: leki cytostatyczne i inne terapie systemowe, leczenie miejscowe: radioterapia i zabiegi operacyjne. Szczegolnie trudny problem terapeutyczny stanowią N i W związane z rozwojem nieoperacyjnej niedrozności jelit. Wedlug teorii receptorowej N i W wywolują liczne neurotransmitery, ktore aktywują receptory zlokalizowane na zakonczeniach nerwu blednego i w ośrodkowym ukladzie nerwowym (OUN), stąd leczenie polega na skutecznym blokowaniu poszczegolnych receptorow wlączonych w patomechanizm objawow. U chorych na nowotwory z przewleklymi N i W, niezwiązanymi z leczeniem onkologicznym, przeprowadzono niewiele randomizowanych badan klinicznych i w konsekwencji nie opracowano zalecen postepowania terapeutycznego opartych na wiarygodnych dowodach naukowych. Postepowanie terapeutyczne u chorych z przewleklymi N i W powinno uwzgledniac przyczyny i patomechanizm objawow, szczegolową ocene kliniczną (dokladny wywiad, badanie przedmiotowe i w razie potrzeby wykonanie badan dodatkowych: laboratoryjnych i/lub obrazowych), co pozwala na wdrozenie skutecznego leczenia i w efekcie poprawe jakości zycia chorych. W artykule omowiono przyczyny, patomechanizm i leczenie N i W, z uwzglednieniem cześciej stosowanych lekow przeciwwymiotnych i zalecen Miedzynarodowego Stowarzyszenia Opieki Wspierającej (MASCC, Multinational Association for Supportive care in Cancer) i Europejskiego Towarzystwa Onkologii Klinicznej (ESMO, European Society of Medical Oncology).
Prevalence and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Salmonella from Chicken Eggs in Naogaon District of Bangladesh

Salmonella is one of the most common zoonotic bacteria that cause foodborne illness in humans. An investigation was conducted to determine the prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of Salmonella isolates from chicken eggs in the Naogaon district, Bangladesh. Salmonella was isolated from cultures on different selective-differential media and further identified by biochemical tests. Antibiogram study was done by the disk diffusion method. The overall prevalence of Salmonella was recorded as 7.78%, whereas 5.56% was on eggshell surfaces and 2.22% was in egg contents. The Salmonella prevalence was 8.33%, 13.33% and 1.67% in chicken eggs from layer farms, whole sellers and retailers, respectively. Salmonella isolates were found 50.0% to 85.71% sensitive to chloramphenicol, gentamycin, ciprofloxacin, and ceftriaxone. Resistance against gentamycin, chloramphenicol, and ampicillin was found significant ranging from 21.43% to 71.42%. The highest resistance was found in amoxicillin (92.86%). The present study proposes that chicken eggs are a potential reservoir of multidrug-resistant Salmonella. Antibiotic-resistant Salmonella will pose a problem to treat Salmonella infection in humans. Thus, the aim of this study is to assess the risk of Salmonella resistance in chicken eggs.
Pemanfaatan Infusa Lidah Buaya (Aloe Vera L) sebagai Antiseptik Pembersih Tangan terhadap Jumlah Koloni Kuman

Latar Belakang. Antiseptik adalah zat yang dapat menghambat pertumbuhan dan perkembangan mikroorganisme patogen seperti virus, bakteri, parasit, dan jamur. Lidah buaya ( Aloe vera L.) merupakan tanaman fungsional yang banyak dibudidayakan di Indonesia. Penelitian menunjukkan lidah buaya (Aloe vera L . ) memiliki kandungan saponin, flavonoid, polifenol, serta tanin yang bersifat antiseptik. Metode. Skrining fitokimia menggunakan metode uji tabung. Aloe vera diekstraksi dengan metode infundasi menggunakan akuades steril. Uji efek antiseptik pembersih tangan menggunakan infusa lidah buaya konsentrasi 150%, 250%, dan 350%. Kontrol positif menggunakan hand sanitizer sedangkan kontrol negatif menggunakan air mengalir. Sampel kuman didapat dari swab telapak tangan responden yang dimasukan kedalam tabung berisi NaCl 0,9% dan dilakukan pengenceran berseri. Suspensi kuman ditumbuhkan pada media Plate Count Agar dengan metode pour plate . Jumlah koloni kuman dihitung menggunakan colony counter dengan memenuhi Standard Plate Counts (SPC) Hasil. Infusa Aloe vera L. dapat mengurang jumlah koloni kuman pada telapak tangan dengan penurunan koloni terbanyak pada penggunaan konsentrasi 350%. Kesimpulan. Infusa Aloe vera L. dapat mengurang jumlah koloni kuman pada telapak tangan.
Survey of Injuries and Injury Risk Factors in the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, November 2014 - January 2015

Abstract : At Fort Stewart, as in other Army populations, injuries are the leading cause of medical encounters, leading to limited duty days and impacting the readiness of military units. Purpose: To assess injuries among Soldiers from two battalions in 3ID-2BCT (1-30BN and 3-15BN). Methods: Demographics, APFT performance, self-assessed fitness, unit and personal physical training programs, leadership support perceptions, and injury history were collected by electronic survey from members of 3ID-2BCT, November 2014-January 2015. Descriptive statistics were reported and independent factors associated with injuries were determined through multivariable logistic regression. Results: A total of 831 members out of 1,395 Soldiers in 3ID-2BCT completed the survey (60% response rate). Over one third (37%) of respondents reported at least one injury in the past 6 months. Common injury types were sprains and strains (40%) and tears (15%). Frequently injured body parts were the knee (23%), lower back (17%), and ankle (12%). Leading mechanisms were overuse/repetitive activities (46%), single overexertion/twisting efforts (17%), and falls (16%). Leading activities associated with injury were running for physical training (27%), marching with a load (22%), and weightlifting for physical training (10%). Factors associated with injury included age above 34 years, officer rank, unit and personal physical training activities, and perceptions about leadership support. Conclusions: The most common injuries among respondents in 3ID-2BCT were sprains and strains to lower extremities due to physical training and marching with a load, as well as back injuries from weightlifting and occupational lifting. Injury prevention initiatives should focus on injuries related to running, road marching, and weightlifting. Leadership should regularly review the current status of unit injuries, and educate Soldiers on common causes and recommendations to reduce injury.
Special issue in honour of Prof. Reto J. Strasser - Seasonal monitoring of PSII functionality and relative chlorophyll content on a field site in two consecutive years: A case study of different oak species

In search for practical silvicultural management tools to identify alternative tree species for predicted Central European climate conditions, a cross-species survey with five evergreen, semi-evergreen, and deciduous Quercus taxa with contrasting morphological leaf traits was performed. Fast chlorophyll fluorescence induction of PSII and relative leaf chlorophyll contents were performed to assess the overall plant vitality at any point in time during two complete vegetation periods in consecutive years (2012 and 2013). Maximum photochemical efficiency of PSII and the performance index on absorption base showed a very conservative relationship to each other and a similar intra-annual progress in all deciduous species, but with a different speed of increase and decrease during leaf development and senescence and thus a different length of vegetation period. The intra-annual variability of OJIP and chlorophyll content parameters is considered with respect to the practicability of measurements in the field for management purposes.
The influence of artificial intelligence on the future of the internal auditing profession in South Africa

vi ABBREVIATIONS . viii LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES . xii CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION . 1 1.1 Context of the study . 1 1.2 Research problem . 2 1.3 Objectives of the study . 3 1.4 Research question . 3 1.5 Assumptions . 3 1.6 Delimitations of the study . 3 1.7 Limitations of the study . 4 1.8 Structure of the research paper . 4 CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW. 5 2.
Abordagem Deep Learning para Classificação de Lesões Mamárias

Female breast cancer is a major cause of death in western countries. Several computer aid techniques have been developed seeking to help radiologists in task of detection and diagnosis of breast abnormalities. Recently, deep learning techniques have shown good results in the image classification issues. In this paper, we present a metodology to distinguish mass and normal tissue extracted from mammograms using deep convolutional neural networks. Resumo. O câncer de mama é uma das principais causas de morte de mulheres ocidentais. Várias técnicas têm sido desenvolvidas para auxiliar radiologistas na tarefa de detecção e diagnóstico de lesões mamárias. Recentemente, a técnica de deep learning tem apresentado resultados eficientes na classificação de imagens. Este artigo propõe uma metodologia para classificar tecidos de mamografias em massa e não-massa com o uso de redes neurais convolucionais profundas. 1. Introdução O câncer de mama se manifesta de diferentes maneiras, sendo uma delas caracterizada pelo crescimento de forma anormal de massas. Uma massa é um aglomerado de células que se unem de forma mais densa em relação ao tecido que a envolve. Este aglomerado pode ser causado por câncer de mama, assim como também por condições benignas. Algumas caracterı́sticas das massas são determinantes para estabelecer suas probabilidades de malignidade, como por exemplo tamanho, forma e disposição de suas margens. Medidas de prevenção, como o auto exame ou a utilização de exames de mamografias e ultrassom de rastreamento têm contribuindo para a redução dos ı́ndices. A detecção de massas (não se limitando a apenas estas) suspeitas nesses exames é o primeiro passo para o tratamento eficaz de câncer. Este trabalho tem como objetivo apresentar uma nova metodologia de classificação de regiões extraı́das de mamografias em massa e não massa usando técnicas de deep learning. Nessas técnicas, as caracterı́sticas são extraı́das automaticamente de acordo com a base de treinamento. A contribuição consiste em propôr um método eficiente, de alta sensibilidade e baixa taxa de falso positivos através de deep learning que permite que caracterı́sticas diversas sejam extraı́das da própria imagem gerando um número maior de peculiaridades relevantes durante a classificação. XXXVI Congresso da Sociedade Brasileira de Computação
Parasites Gastro-Intestinaux des Populations Humaines du Parc National de Taï, Côte d’Ivoire

Parasitic diseases are prevalent in developing countries, especially among poor communities in the tropics. In Cote d'Ivoire, previousstudies have recorded high prevalence for intestinal parasite infestations. This paper focuses on investigating the presence of gastro-intestinal parasites in rural populations from 3 villages located near the Tai National Park (TNP) and among researchers and research assistants working in TNP. Screening of 586 stool samples by Ritchie method and Merthiolate-Iodine-Formaldehyde concentration technique has revealed the presence of 21 parasites including 12 helminths and 9 protozoa. The overall parasite prevalence was high (69.1%). We found the highest and lowest prevalence in Gouleako 1 (81.43%) and Paule Oula (64.58%) villages respectively. The age group [7-14] has been more infested with a peak of infestations during rainy season. Polyparasitism is very marked with 89% of individuals harboring at least two species of parasites. The intestinal parasites inventory, detected in rural populations living near the PNT, allowed us to add six species to the list of parasites identified in the human population of Cote d'Ivoire. These are Oesophagostomum sp. , Capillariidae Gen. sp. , 2 Dicrocoelium sp. , Trichostrongylus sp. , Strongyloides fuelleborni and Balantidium coli. Les affections parasitaires sevissent dans les pays en voie de developpement, en particulier au sein des populations pauvres des regions tropicales. En Cote d’Ivoire, des precedents travaux ont montre des taux de prevalence eleves pour les infestations parasitaires intestinales. Le but de notre etude etait d’investiguer sur la presence des parasites gastro-intestinaux chez les populations de 3 villages situes autour du parc national de Tai (PNT) ainsi que chez les chercheurs et les assistants de recherche travaillant au sein du PNT. L’analyse de 586 echantillons de selles par la methode de Ritchie et par la technique de concentration Merthiolate-Iodine-Formaldehyde (MIF) a mis en evidence la presence de 21 parasites dont 12 helminthes et 9 protozoaires. Les prevalences parasitaires globales etaient elevees (69,1%) dans l’ensemble des sites echantillonnes. Les prevalences parasitaires globales etaient elevees (69,1%) dans l’ensemble des sites echantillonnes. Le village de Gouleako 1 a enregistre la prevalence parasitaire globale la plus elevee (81,43%), et le vilage de Paule Oula la plus faible (64,58%). Les individus de la classe d’âge [7-14ans] etaient les plus infestes avec un pic d’infestations pendant la saison pluvieuse. Le polyparasitisme est tres marque avec 89% des sujetsinfestes par au moins deux especes de parasites. L’inventaire faunistique des parasites intestinaux des populations humaines vivant a proximite du PNT a permis de rajouter six nouvelles especes a la liste des parasites identifies chez les populations de Cote d’Ivoire. Il s’agit d’Oesophagostomum sp. , de Capillariidae Gen. sp. 2, de Dicrocoelium sp. , de Trichostrongylus sp. , de Strongyloides fuelleborni et de Balantidium coli.
Mujeres con patología dual: características clínicas y de tratamiento

Introduction: women with substance use disorders (SUD) are more likely to endorse dual disorders (DD) in comparison to men with the same condition, defining DD as the co-occurrence of SUD with other psychiatric disorders (OPD). This relationship causes negative consequences in the severity of the symptomatology and treatment of both conditions. Objective: to analyze the clinical characteristics and treatment history of women with DD. Method: psychiatric interview of women receiving treatment in two residential treatment centers. Disorders and their characteristics were compared in relation to previous treatments, GEE was used to determine the differences in medical prescriptions over time. Results: data from 100 women was analyzed, 30 of them reported not having received any previous treatments, and less than 20% reported important medical illness. Women with borderline personality disorder had approximately a third of the odds of reporting previous treatments (OR=.33; IC 95% .13-.84). Significant differences were found in antidepressant (17.6% vs 41.8%; p<.05), mood stabilizers (12.1% vs 32.7%; p<.05), antipsychotics (15.4% vs 48.0%; p<.05), others (4.4% vs 29.6%; p<.05) over time. Discussion and conclusions: this study represents an approximation based on the clinical evaluation of women with SUD and OPD, where the change in medical prescription over time might be related to the pharmacological treatment needs, which are not adequately treated.
Stress Testing Made Easy: No More US Banks Stumbling and Facing Public Embarrassment Due to the Federal Reserve’s Qualitative Objection

The worst two financial crises in human history were in some ways attributable to the US Federal Reserve’s misguided monetary policies. Many economists share the view that the Fed’s tight-money policy in the late 1920s caused a significant drop in the money stock (i.e. severe contraction) which triggered the 1929 stock market crash and the subsequent Great Depression – the worst financial catastrophe of the 20th century. Close to a century later, the Federal Reserve was on the scene again, this time economists argue that the Fed’s expansive monetary policy since the late 1990s created an easy-credit environment (global dollar glut) which induced banks to expand credit into sub-prime segment turning ordinary folks into avid buyers (i.e. asset-price boom). Consequently, the Fed’s policy errors along with unfolding contributing and driving forces led to the 2006 mortgage debacle in the U.S., subsequently an ordinary looking recession was turned into the inevitable 2008 global financial crisis (GFC) – the worst financial catastrophe of the 21st century. The Trump administration wants to reverse the bank regulation rules that were put in place following the GFC; last time, President Clinton repealed the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 by signing into law the 1999 Gramm-Leach Bliley Act, which fostered the boom-and-bust of the dot.com and housing bubbles, and the eventual GFC. The crises in the new millennium have cost investors over $30 trillion and pushed millions of people into poverty. Stress testing, a simulation technique used by individual banks, supervisory community, and central banks to safeguard financial stability, has evolved to become a crisis-management tool. Stress testing is neither a standalone tool nor an early-warning mechanism, but it is indispensable in the macroeconomic toolkit when used as a complement not a supplement to other tools such as VaR. To ease up the rules of regulation that was put in place after a near financial meltdown in the U.S. would be a fatal mistake by the Trump administration, even if the goal is to favor US’ largest banks.
Current Ripple Prediction and DPWM-Based Variable Switching Frequency Control for Full ZVS Range Three-Phase Inverter

In this article, a variable switching frequency full zero-voltage switching (ZVS) range bidirectional three-phase voltage-source inverter is proposed. Discontinuous pulsewidth modulation is used so that at any time only two phase legs need to achieve ZVS. The boundary switching frequency can be calculated in a digital controller based on current ripple prediction instead of current zero-crossing detection. No additional high-frequency sensor or auxiliary circuit is needed. The frequency variation range is narrow in a line cycle at any load condition. An LCL filter is used to attenuate the inverter-side high ripple current and improve the grid current quality. Owing to the high switching frequency and the small filter parameters, the power density can be greatly increased. Both the device and the filter losses are reduced, and the efficiency is high. A 3.5 kW simulation and experimental prototype with silicon carbide (SiC) device interfacing 400 V dc with three-phase 110 V ac grid is developed to verify the effectiveness of the proposed control strategy.
Application Of A Modified G-Parameter Prior (g=1/n^5) In Bayesian Model Averaging To CO2 Emissions In Nigeria

Bayesian Model Averaging (BMA) is a variable selection approach that takes model uncertainty into account by averaging over the weights by their posterior model probabilities. Of concern are the priors to be used for the quantities of interest and the model choice. Using uniform prior for the model choice as supported by the literature, this study elicits a modified g- parameter prior in BMA in a normal linear regression models to model CO 2 emissions in Nigeria. Keywords: Variable Selection, Industrial Sector, Posterior Inclusion Probabilities.