Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The State of Air Pollution as a Factor Determining the Assessment of a City’s Tourist Attractiveness—Based on the Opinions of Polish Respondents

Cities are multifunctional by definition, and an increasingly significant function is the tourist function. City tourism is one of the most dynamically developing forms of tourism. Tourists’ decisions regarding choosing a destination are influenced by a number of factors determining the subjective assessment of the tourist attractiveness of a given city, and one of them may be the state of air pollution, as it can have a negative impact on the health of both city dwellers and tourists. This article is an attempt to determine whether potential tourists consider information about the level of a city’s air quality in the assessment of its tourist attractiveness and the impact of this information on their travel decisions. The article presents the results of surveys conducted among a group of 509 respondents from Poland. On this basis, an assessment was made of the extent to which information on the condition of air quality in a given city is relevant for persons planning a tourist trip. In the conducted research, decisions regarding both business and private trips were evaluated. In addition, information on factors that could increase the respondents’ interest in the condition of air quality in the city of the intended trip (e.g., trip with children, trip length) was collected. Due to the fact that tourism is a significant source of income for many cities, the research results presented in the article may be of significant importance for entities creating the urban tourist product and responsible for its management. The article also draws attention to the fact that reducing pollution in cities can contribute to increases in their tourist attractiveness.
The Choice to Go Organic: Evidence from Small US Farms

This research examined small farmers’ operational choice in converting to organic farming in the Southern region of the United States. A logistic model fitted to survey data from responses of 456 produce growers found the key determinants of the conversion choices of farmers and offered quantitative impacts of the major influential factors retained in the fitted model. Among them, barriers to the conversion were linked to farmer’s age, risk aversion, years of farming, and the lack of education as well as low yield of organic farming; nevertheless, the model also revealed the existence of stimuli reflecting on access to farmers markets, peer exemplars, and operational scale. The confluence of variables retained partially explained a slow but steady conversion to organic farming in the United States. Besides the broad implication for policy making in the agricultural sector, this study found that organic farming was closely tied to small farms and organic farming could be a back road to the future of small US farms.
Örgütsel Adaletin Hastayken İşe Gelme (Presenteeism) Davranışına Etkisi: “Hangi Adalet Türü Presenteizmin Belirleyicisidir?”

Bu arastirmada orgutsel adaletin hastayken ise gelme (presenteeism) davranisi uzerindeki etkisi incelenmistir. Ayrica arastirma orgutsel adaletin boyutlari olan dagitim adaletinin, prosedur adaletinin ve etkilesim adaletinin hastayken ise gelme (presenteeism) davranisina etkisini de ele almistir. Arastirma verileri kamu kurumu calisanlari ornekleminden elde edilmistir. Yapilan analizler sonucunda genel anlamda orgutsel adaletin hastayken ise gelme (presenteeism) davranisini pozitif yonde etkiledigi gozlenmistir. Boyutlar bazinda ise dagitim adaleti ve prosedur adaletinin hastayken ise gelme davranisini (presenteeism) anlamli duzeyde etkilemedigi; sadece etkilesim adaleti algisinin hastayken ise gelme davranisini (presenteeism) pozitif yonde etkiledigi tespit edilmistir. Dolayisiyla orgutsel adalet boyutlarindan sadece etkilesim adaletinin hastayken ise gelme (presenteeism) davranisinda belirleyici rol ustlendigi gorulmustur. Elde edilen bulgularin tumu kulturel yapi da dikkate alinarak tartisilmistir.
High‐power and low‐profile metamaterials for reflectarray based on ‐negative layer in X‐band

The low-profile reflectarray is proposed in this Letter based on the e-negative metamaterial, whose units are mainly designed as two types for aperture phase-tuning. A tri-layer structure is investigated, which is composed of a e-negative metamaterial sandwiched by two identical high-e r dielectric slabs, and features characteristics of high power capacity, energy tunnelling and robustness against the incident angle of the electromagnetic wave. The simulation and experiment sufficiently demonstrated that the structure obtains high transparency rate at a relative bandwidth of 30%, as well as a 1-bit phase shift of 0° and 180° is achieved, which makes it potentially high-power microwave spatial phase shifter and the linear-polarisation radiator for reflectarray.
Patterns of suspended and salp‐ingested microplastic debris in the North Pacific investigated with epifluorescence microscopy

Microplastics (< 5 mm) have long been a concern in marine debris research, but quantifying the smallest microplastics (< 333 μm) has been hampered by appropriate collection methods, like net tows. We modified standard epifluorescence microscopy methods to develop a new technique to enumerate < 333 μm microplastics (mini‐microplastics) from filtered surface seawater samples and salp stomach contents. This permitted us to distinguish mini‐microplastics from phytoplankton and suspended particles. We found seawater mini‐microplastic concentrations that were 5–7 orders of magnitude higher than published concentrations of > 333 μm microplastics. Mini‐microplastics were the most abundant in nearshore waters and more evenly distributed from the California Current through the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre. Every salp examined had ingested mini‐microplastics, regardless of species, life history stage, or oceanic region. Salps ingested significantly smaller plastic particles than were available in ambient surface seawater. The blastozooid stage of salps had higher ingestion rates than oozooids.
Feedback controlled pseudo resistor

The pseudo resistor (PR) is widely used in integrated circuits. It comprises two transistors back-to-back to force them into the sub-threshold region, which provides large resistance with a small die area. However, its linearity is limited by the non-linear MOS transistors in weak inversion. In this Letter, a new PR topology is proposed, employing a feedback loop that continuously adjusts the voltage at the shared gate node of the PR with the input signal. The proposed architecture substantially increases the linearity and impedance of the PR.
Timely Response and Containment of 2016 Cholera Outbreak in Northern Zambia

Background: The Northern Province of Zambia has recorded outbreaks of Cholera in Nsumbu area over the years including the year 2008 and 2012. Recently, an outbreak of cholera was reported in Northern Province between March and April 2016. This study aims to document the appropriateness of the response to the cholera outbreak to guide outbreak preparedness and timely response in the future. Method: A prospective study where a team was put in place to investigate an outbreak of diarrhoeal disease of undetermined cause. The team comprising of surveillance, medical, environmental and laboratory staff was formed to investigate this outbreak within the context of cholera an on-going cholera epidemic Lusaka and other parts of Zambia. Stool samples and water samples were taken for laboratory investigations. Various interventions including contact tracing and community sensitisation were employed to contain the outbreak. A descriptive analysis of the data and review of literature was used to determine the quality of detection, investigation and response to this cholera outbreak. Results: Sixty six people were clinically affected 8 of who were laboratory confirmed for strain 01 Ogawa. The case fatality rate (CFR) was 4.5%(3/66). The outbreak was detected and contained within 24 days. Discussion: The CFR was high compared to the WHO standards of a similar scenario in the 2012 outbreak in the same area. Of the 3 deaths, one was brought in dead and a week into the outbreak while the other two died at the health facility. The two fell sick in Congo DR and brought to Kapisha health post for treatment. Although the high CFR indicates inadequate response or poor case management the general response and management of the cases seemed adequate with detection and response within 48 hours of the notification. The interventions employed played a pivotal role in containing the outbreak. Conclusion: Based on the CFR, the response to the outbreak was inadequate. However, the outbreak was generally well managed. The interventions implored as a response to the outbreak and active and rapid response contributed to the containment of the cholera in Nsama district within a short period.
Studies with a prototype high resolution PET scanner based on LSO-APD modules

Lutetium oxyorthosilicate (LSO) scintillation crystals coupled to avalanche photodiodes (APDs) have been proven to be an interesting detector module for high resolution positron emission tomography (PET). Compact detector modules were built to test their performance in a prototype tomograph. Each detector module consisted of sixteen 3.7/spl times/3.7/spl times/12.0 mm/sup 3/ LSO crystals, which are one-to-one coupled to a two dimensional APD array (2/spl times/8 diodes, 3 mm O, 4 mm spacing). The signals were read out by a low noise, fast, charge sensitive preamplifier, a 50 ns shaping amplifier and CAMAC electronic modules. Two detector modules were mounted on a rotatable gantry, which simulate a detector ring. Long term runs over 110 hours have shown that the detector remains stable over a long period of time. The energy resolution (FWHM) is 13.4% for 511 keV gamma rays and the intrinsic spatial resolution is 2.2 mm (FWHM). The gain dependence of the APD on temperature had been determined as 3.5%/K. The time resolution is 3.2/spl plusmn/0.1 ns (FWHM). Phantom measurements showed the suitability of the new LSO/APD detector for high resolution animal PET.
Thoracic ultrasound in paediatric pacients - a pictorial essay.

Poster: "ECR 2014 / C-1715 / Thoracic ultrasound in paediatric pacients - a pictorial essay. " by: "A. M. Dee1, C. Caraiani1, O. Fufezan2; 1Cluj Napoca/RO, 2Cluj-Napoca/RO"
Effect of sirolimus as an immunosuppressive agent on kidney transplantation in patients with diabetes mellitus; a systematic review

IntroductionSirolimus is a macrolide and a type of immunosuppressant drug to prevent rejection of transplanted organs. This drug inhibits the activation of T and B lymphocytes and reduces the production of interleukin-2 (IL-2). ObjectivesThis study aimed to review the effect of sirolimus in kidney transplantation in patients with diabetes mellitus as a systematic review.Materials and MethodsInternational databases including PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus were considered for search of English articles by 29 June 2019. Twenty-one published articles were finally entered into the study. Keywords were sirolimus, rapamune, rapamycin, diabetes mellitus and kidney transplantation or a combination of them in the title/abstracts. Treatment using a combination of sirolimus and tacrolimus were excluded.ResultsThere were more than 3244 subjects reviewed in this systematic review including 21 published articles (Total population of 21 articles: 3244 people). ConclusionAccording to the results, sirolimus-based immunosuppression for preventing kidney transplantation is effective and has a low-risk in diabetic patients resulting in suitable glucose control.
Software Application to Enhancing the Communication of the Children with Autism

The PECS is used to enhance and developing the communication of children with autism. In order to help these children to learn exchange with others and express their desire needs the classical PECS method uses paper images. Each image; represents an action, or an object. With these images the children with autism build a sentence. The traditional PECS method has two major in-conveniences; first, the space needed to stock the picture cards and the second is the deterioration of the images after several uses. To resolve these inconveniences, we propose free computer software that allows children with autism to learn to communicate.
Corneal hydrops induced by Bell's paralysis in a case of corneal ectasia

An 18-year-old male patient presented with suddenly decreased vision, itching, corneal edema and an inability to close the left eye. He had left Bell’s paralysis for two weeks and used high diopter glasses for five years. The best corrected visual acuity was 0.4 in his right eye and counting fingers in the left eye. Biomicroscopic examination revealed thinning and steepening of the cornea in the right eye and anterior protrusion of the cornea, stromal edema and punctate disruption of the epithelium in the left eye. Topographic image of the right eye was consistent with keratoconus. Six months later, stromal edema gradually regressed and a corneal scar ensued. This case presentation emphasizes that Bell’s palsy may induce disease progression in a patient with preexisting corneal ectasia and results in corneal hydrops.
Normobaric Hypoxia with a Simple Saccade Task Reveals Latent Performance Deficits in Service Members Affected by Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries (mTBI)

82.3% of the traumatic brain injuries that U.S. Service Members and civilians sustain are concussions, also termed mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI). Although the effects of concussion are relatively easy to diagnose in the acute phase, diagnosis remains difficult during the chronic phase. Here, we present data demonstrating improved sensitivity to oculomotor deficits of chronic mTBI through the use of a normorbaric hypoxic stress paradigm that approximates the partial pressure of oxygen encountered at about 13,000 feet above mean sea level. Saccadic performance was compared between mTBI and healthy control groups across normoxia, hypoxia, and finally upon return to normoxia. When compared to healthy controls at initial normoxia, the mTBI group showed a trend to poorer performance. At hypoxia and on return-to-normoxia, the difference between the groups increased to become statistically significant. Thus, hypoxia resulted in an increased saccadic impairment in the mTBI group, and, perhaps more importantly, the mTBI group evidenced a delayed recovery upon return to normoxia.
‘Find a sport and carry on’: Posttraumatic growth and achievement in British Paralympic athletes

Background: The negative aftermath of acquired disability has been studied rigorously. The research on achievement and success after an acquired disability is still in its infancy, and more research is needed on the positive psychological outcomes that may arise as a result of surviving and dealing with trauma. Objective: This study aimed to provide an in-depth account of the experience of acquired disability, engagement in elite sport and Posttraumatic Growth in Paralympic athletes. Method: Three self-selected athletes (two females, one male) from Great Britain's 2012 Paralympic team were interviewed using semi-structured techniques. The interviews were recorded, and the data was transcribed. Data were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Results: The study identified that for these athletes, sport was a fundamental route to experiencing posttraumatic growth (PTG). Sport was perceived to be a platform of recovery, camaraderie, achievements and the basis for a new identity as an athlete. Furthermore, the team was seen as a resource, creating a safe environment in which to learn new skills, share practical ideas and promote a sense of equality. Additionally, the role of the body in facilitating PTG was central to these individuals’ experiences. Considerations of these findings as well as suggestions for future research are discussed.
Using Games and Smart Devices to Enhance Learning Geography and Music History

This paper presents the implementation of an educational game as a skill for Amazon’s software assistant Alexa. The main motivation behind this work comes from the fact that learning through games and smart devices is commonly better received by children. The application we discuss generates test questions by extracting and analyzing information from two major knowledge resources, DBpedia and Wikidata. The questions can be automatically adapted to the knowledge level of the player through Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT). Specifically designed for Alexa as a skill, with intents, slots and sample utterances, users can interact with our application through Alexa voice service or through any smartphone, allowing the game to be played from home, school or any other place with an Internet connection.
Awareness of Fitness Training Principles amongst Fitness Trainers

There is an increase in awareness of fitness and optimum health amongst literate population in urban India, who regularly visit privately owned gymnasiums. However, there are no set standards for the educational qualifications of the instructors employed in these gymnasiums. Hence there exist lack of knowledge as well as use of prescribed methods of fitness testing and prescription in these professionals. Objective: To determine the level of awareness amongst fitness trainers about the fitness protocols and the principles to be followed for exercise testing and prescription. Method: This is a survey based study conducted using a self devised pre-validated questionnaire. Results. There are lacunas in information, usefulness as well as application of standard methods of pre exercise testing and fitness protocols adopted by fitness trainers for gym going subjects. Conclusion: Lack of standardization of pre-requisite educational qualifications amongst trainers employed in local gymnasiums has led to variability as well as inadequate following of fitness principles and hence less than optimum outcomes of exercises.
Survey of the Relationship Between Mother’s Chronic Diseases and Low Birth Weight in Infants, Ahvaz, South of Iran, 2014

Background: Birth weight is the most important indicator of infant’s health, and this critical index is directly related to mother’s health. Hence, knowledge of the maternal chronic disease before and during the pregnancy can be considered as an effective factor in maintaining the infant’s ideal weight. Babies with low birth weight are more susceptible to risks such as disabilities of neurological, respiratory diseases and sudden infant death syndrome. Therefore, identifying and modifying the risk factors can control and prevent low birth weight. Objectives: This study was performed to determine the association between mothers’ chronic diseases and low birth weight in infants. Methods: In this descriptive study, 1500 infants from 12 health centers in east and west areas of Ahvaz were selected using the random cluster sampling method. The developed researcher checklist was used for data gathering. The data was analyzed with SPSS version 20, using descriptive indexes and Chi-square, t-test and ANOVA while P ≤ 0.05 was considered as significant. Results: The prevalence of LBW in Ahvaz from the beginning to the end of the year 2015 has been 9.5%. There is a significant relationship between the cardiovascular disease before pregnancy (P ≤ 0.003), anemia before pregnancy (P ≤ 0.001), hypertensive pregnancy (P ≤ 0.001), urinary tract infection during pregnancy (P ≤ 0.001), gestational diabetic in the mother (P ≤ 0.003) and LBW. Conclusions: Our study showed that many mothers’ schronic disease such as cardiovascular disease, anemia, hypertensive, gestational diabetic and UTI have relationship with LBW. Therefore it seems essential to design and implement a detailed antenatal care program for mothers with chronic disease to reduce LBW, infant mortality and defects.
Kombinierte Eingriffe bei Katarakt und Glaukom

Die klassische Katarakt und das Glaukom sind, abgesehen von Sonderfällen, primär Erkrankungen des höheren Alters. Aufgrund der sich weiterhin verschiebenden Altersstruktur der Bevölkerung und damit auch der Patienten beim Augenarzt wird die Komorbidität beider Erkrankungen aller Wahrscheinlichkeit nach zunehmen. Sehr offensive Schätzungen gehen davon aus, dass der Anteil der Patienten, der sich einer Kataraktoperation unterzieht und zusätzlich ein Glaukom oder eine okuläre Hypertension hat, bis zu 20% beträgt [1].
Breast lesions related to pregnancy and lactation - a diagnostic challenge

Poster: "ECR 2017 / C-2185 / Breast lesions related to pregnancy and lactation - a diagnostic challenge " by: " M. Szep , A. R. Chiorean, M. A. Chiorean, M. M. Duma; Cluj Napoca/RO"
Prognostic Role of Family History in Patients with Triple Negative Breast Cancer

OBJECTIVE Breast cancer is divided into four subtypes according to the receptor type. Patients with all three of the ER, PR, and c-erb2 receptors negative constitute 20% of all breast cancer cases. Cases of this group, called triple negative (TN), progress more aggressively than other subtypes. Additionally, familial transmission is more frequent in these patients. Therefore, we planned this study to investigate whether the family history was prognostic on survival in patients with TN breast cancer (TNBC).
Understanding the Life Course, Sociological and Psychological Perspectives, 2nd edition

appraising my view of advocacy and the professional insight I gained was that I needed to be better informed and take more seriously the crucial work of Independent Mental Health Advocates. I feel this book should be part of wider training offered to staff working in health, Social Care, police and criminal justice, who often come across adults at their most vulnerable presenting with mental health issues. I believe this book would challenge perceptions of advocacy in Mental Health and the important role that staff have in encouraging more patients to take up the service. This can only be achieved if more staff recognise the legitimacy and need of truly independent Advocates. I felt the use of research, academic debate and examples of people’s lived experiences made this an unique book in this field and an useful one to keep as a reference.
Analysis Of Cardiac Markers In Pericardial Fluid

Introduction and Objective: We aimed to analyze the cardiac markers in patients undergoing cardiac surgery and to compare pericardial fluid and blood concentrations of these markers. Materials and Methods: A total of 42 patients undergoing cardiac surgery with sufficient amount of pericardial fluid sample collected were enrolled in the study. The patients were classified into four groups: Group 1: SAP (n=11); Group 2: USAP (n=12); Group 3: PMI (n=12); and Group 4: VHD (n=7). cTI, CK-MB and myoglobin levels were determined in pericardial fluid samples and in simultaneously collected blood samples from peripheral arteries. Results: EF was lower in PMI patients than in other groups (43.8%±12.6%). CK-MB concentration in peripheral blood samples was higher in PMI group compared to VHD group (16.63±3.48 ng/mL and 3.67±0.69 ng/mL, respectively; p=0.032). CK-MB concentration in pericardial fluid was higher in PMI group (11.45±1.80 ng/mL) compared to SAP (1.64±0.30 ng/mL), USAP (3.43±0.75 ng/mL) and VHD (0.37±0.07 ng/mL) groups (p=0.005, p=0.018 and p=0.000, respectively). Also, cTI concentration was higher in pericardial fluid samples from PMI group (19.78±2.81 ng/mL) than in SAP (0.24±0.06 ng/mL), USAP (1.91±0.32 ng/mL) and VHD (0.00±0.00 ng/mL) groups (p=0.000, p=0.011 and p=0.000, respectively). Conclusion: In patients with coronary artery disease, pericardial fluid levels of cTI were higher, and both CK-MB and myoglobin levels were lower compared to blood levels. Muscle breakdown continuing after MI results in a decrease in EF and an increase in pericardial fluid cTI level.