Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effects Green Tea on the Body Weight of Malaysian Young Obese Females: Single Blinded Clinical Trail Study

Obesity prevalence has increased dramatically over the past three decades worldwide. Animal studies found that green tea decreased food intake, body weight, and fat mass in mice. Therefore, the objective of this study was to examine the effectiveness of green tea in reducing weight among Malaysian obese students. A single blinded intervention study was conducted among female university students. Thirty female obese participants were randomly selected among the students who were voluntary recruited in this intervention study. Their weight and body circumstance were measured. Subjects were divided into two groups; 15 cases and 15 controls. Cases matched with control using age and weight. The participants have to drink 1.5 litres of green tea per day. For the control group, placebo of 1.5 litres per day was given. The participant age was range from 20 to 25 years old. In case group, the differences in body weight, BMI and waist showed significant differences before and after green tea consumptions (p<0.001). However, in control group there were no significant differences. Conclusions: This study showed that daily consumption of green tea beverage in amount of 1.5 litters per day for up to consecutively 25 days is affectively way to reduce body weight.
Tactual Exploration in Cultural Heritage

In this paper we propose a potential solution to overcome a common restriction for museum visitors: the tactual exploration of works of art. The sculptures are experienced as synthetic virtual 3D models retrievable from a data-base. The interaction between the human perceiver and the simulated sculpture is based on the development of haptic interfaces exploiting both force and tactile feedback. A portable non-contact laser scanner has been used to obtain the real geometry of the sculpture and generate the haptic model. Tactual exploration could represent an important means for fully appreciating the features of archaeological finds. Keyword: Cultural Heritage, Haptic Interface, Touch, Exploration, Virtual Reality
Perceptions of preparedness for a major school crisis: an evaluation of Missouri school counselors

A major school crisis can cause physical and emotional distress as well as impact student academic performance. The purpose of this study was to use a web-based survey to explore Missouri school counselors' perceptions of individual and school-wide crisis preparedness and crisis training experiences. RESULTS indicate that the more involved school counselors are in the crisis planning process the more prepared they feel. By understanding the differences in school counselor crisis preparedness perception and their involvement in crisis planning, educational institutions can design and target training to increase effectiveness and improve disaster response. Language: en
Cross-Lingual Word Embeddings and the Structure of the Human Bilingual Lexicon

Research on the bilingual lexicon has uncovered fascinating interactions between the lexicons of the native language and of the second language in bilingual speakers. In particular, it has been found that the lexicon of the underlying native language affects the organisation of the second language. In the spirit of interpreting current distributed representations, this paper investigates two models of cross-lingual word embeddings, comparing them to the shared-translation effect and the cross-lingual coactivation effects of false and true friends (cognates) found in humans. We find that the similarity structure of the cross-lingual word embeddings space yields the same effects as the human bilingual lexicon.
Density of platelet collagen receptors glycoprotein VI and α2β1 and prior myocardial infarction in human subjects, a pilot study

BACKGROUND Prior studies evaluating whether platelet collagen receptors affect risk of myocardial infarction (MI) have used common polymorphisms thought to affect receptor density, and have yielded conflicting results. Our objective in the current pilot study was to obtain preliminary information on the relationship between platelet collagen receptor density and prior MI. MATERIAL/METHODS We measured glycoprotein VI (GPVI) and integrin alpha2beta1 density by flow cytometry using FITC-conjugated monoclonal antibodies in consecutive subjects from an outpatient cardiology practice. We used a case-control design to match 77 patients with prior MI to 77 control patients. Matching was performed on the basis of traditional risk factors for MI. RESULTS The mean GPVI density was 14% higher in those with prior MI (P = 0.098), and the alpha2beta1 density was 6% higher in those with prior MI (P = 0.49). A GPVI or alpha2beta1 density within the lowest decile was associated with a lower MI prevalence (OR = 6.3, 95% CI: 1.3-29.2 P = 0.009). CONCLUSIONS Our preliminary data suggests that platelet collagen receptor density, when measured directly, may be related to prior myocardial infarction. An appropriately sized clinical study using this methodology is warranted to further investigate whether collagen receptor density serves as a novel risk factor for myocardial infarction.
THE CHALLENGES OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS AN ECONOMIC FORCE IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF KYADDONDO EAST CONSTITUENCY, WAKISO DISTRICT IN UGANDA

This paper investigates the challenges related to developing entrepreneurship in rural areas. It had the specific objectives of: identifying the reasons for promoting entrepreneurship as a force of economic change in rural areas, analyzing the constraints involved in creating a conducive environment for rural areas to embrace entrepreneurship and suggesting solutions to generic constraints that entrepreneurs in rural areas face. Qualitative and quantitative approaches were used in the study. The findings pointed to the lack of sufficient education, development financing, market and clear government policy as key factors that retard rural entrepreneurship. The conclusion is that to accelerate entrepreneurial orientation in rural areas, it is necessary to stimulate local entrepreneurial talent through encouraging indigenous entrepreneurs. This in turn would create jobs and add economic value to regions and add to national GDP.
Avaliação da qualidade de vida e função em amputados bilaterais de membros inferiores: revisão da literatura

Amputação de membros inferiores é uma condição de saúde crônica comum e importante causa de incapacidade em longo prazo. Independentemente da causa, a amputação traz uma dramática mudança funcional, prejudicando muitos aspectos da vida diária e conseqüentemente da qualidade de vida (QV). Objetivo: Este estudo tem como objetivo revisar os artigos publicados sobre pacientes com amputação bilateral dos membros inferiores e identificar os instrumentos utilizados para avaliar qualidade de vida e função. Método: Foi realizada busca de artigos científicos em bases de dados eletrônicas (MedLine, PubMed e LILACS) e por meio de busca não eletrônica, a partir das referências dos artigos selecionados, sem restrição do ano de publicação, nos idiomas português, inglês, francês e espanhol. Resultados: Foram incluídos 29 estudos. Conclusão: Não foi encontrada uma classificação clínica específica globalmente aceita para esta população, e poucos questionários podem ser aplicados a todas as culturas para permitir ao profissional de saúde comparar e compartilhar o desfecho de pessoas com amputação bilateral de membros inferiores.
Statistical analysis of simple notions of pictorial style

This paper suggests that tools used for the study of the statistics of natural images can be fruitful in the context of computer depiction. Such techniques study the regularities of natural signals and capture relevant features to characterize or classify various ensembles of images. They have been shown to be related to the human visual system. We propose that picture statistics can be used to characterize simple notions of pictorial style, and that in the future, they might lead to classification, style capture, or picture manipulation and enhancement tools. After reviewing the use of image statistics in vision science and style classification for images and music, we study the frequency and multiscale properties of various pictorial styles. We study the average amplitude of coefficients of multiscale decomposition, and show that their variation with respect to scale correlates with a simple aspect of pictorial style.
CHITOSAN-BASED ADSORBENTS FOR THE REMOVAL OF METAL IONS FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS

Wastewater containing heavy metal ions is one of the most serious environmental concerns. Exposure to elevated levels of heavy metals can adversely affect water resources, endangering the ecosystems and human health. Among the various treatment technologies, adsorption using biopolymer seems a promising alternative method. Chitosan is a natural polymer produced from chitin with excellent properties such as biocompatibility, biodegradability and non-toxicity. Moreover, chitosan is known as an effective sorbent due to the presence of amino and hydroxyl groups in its molecules which can serve as attachment sites towards metal ions. Recently, chitosan derivatives as metal ion sorbents have gained considerable attention. These derivatives are prepared by either physical or chemical modifications or both in order to improve chitosan properties in adsorption. This paper discusses recent developments in the modifications of chitosan and the application of the derived materials in the removal of metal ions from aqueous solutions. The mechanisms of adsorption, metal sorption capacities, effect of pH, isotherm and kinetic models are also described.
Code Clone Version Control System for Mining Rich Clone Histories

In source code, there exist code clones, that is duplicated or similar code fragments. Recent empirical studies reported that not all code clones are harmful but some code clones have positive impact on software maintenance. For example, we do not need to eliminate long-lived clones. To find more effects of clones and manage clone evolutions, it is important to analyze clone histories and manage them. Stateof-the-art studies of clone evolution concentrate only on code-related histories. However, the research area of mining software repositories has found the usefulness of not only code-related but process-related and developer-related histories. Therefore, we propose code clone version control systems that enable us to mine rich clone histories including code-related, process-related, and developer-related histories. We applied our systems to 6 open source software repositories to show the usefulness.
Self- Reported Personal and Family History of Cancers in Brunei Darussalam: Result of an Integrated Health Survey

Introduction: Cancers remain an important cause of mortality and morbidity, and overall incidence of cancers continues to increase worldwide with some cancers increasing while others decreasing. Understanding the epidemiology of cancer burden is important for health care planning. Most studies to date have reported incidence based on cancer registry. This aim of this study is to report the incidence of self-reported personal and family history of cancers. Materials and Methods: Data on cancers were extracted from an anonymized database of a survey (Integrated Health Screening Survey) for civil servants conducted between 2008 and 2013 (N=21,437, mean age 40.61 ± 9.46 years old, men 45.1%). Results: The overall incidence of self-reported cancers was 11.2%; personal and family histories were 0.6% and 9.4% respectively (1.2% did not state if cancers were either personal or family history). Commonly self-reported personal history of cancers were cancer of the breast, cervix and colorectal and for self-reported family history were cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, pulmonary, breast, head/neck and gynecological system. Common associations were with first degree relatives (single parent affected 50.8%, both parents affected 1.8%, siblings affected 21.9% and parents and siblings affected 3.1%). Involvement of grandparents accounted for 13.4%. The numbers affected ranged from one to three family members. For self-reported personal history of cancers, older age and gender were significant on univariate analysis and remained on multivariate analyses (p<0.05). For self–reported family history of cancers, older age, gender, professionals employment and smoking status were significant on univariate analysis but only older age, gender, race and professional employments remained significant factors on multivariate analyses (p<0.05). Conclusions: Our study showed that more than one in nine of participants reported personal or family histories of cancers, and certain characteristics were predictive of self-reporting history of cancers. Associations of cancers were mainly with first degree relatives.
An epidemiologic study of physician-diagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the Turkish population: COPDTURKEY-1

Background/aim Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common disease characterized by persistent airflow limitation and respiratory symptoms. It is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality all over the world. Our data on COPD in Turkey are limited. This study was intended to examine the epidemiologic characteristics of COPD in the Turkish population, between 2012 and 2016. Materials and methods This population-based, descriptive, surveillance study examined physician-diagnosed COPD prevalence, incidence, and mortality in Turkey. The database of the Social Security System of Turkey was scanned and ICD-10 J44.0-J44.9 codes for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes were evaluated retrospectively. Results In 2016, there were 3,434,262 cases of COPD (56.2% men) in Turkey, and the mean age of patients was 61.62 ± 14.76 years. From 2012 to 2016, the annual overall prevalence rates of physician-diagnosed COPD rose from 4.3% to 5.8%, which was a 35.0% relative increase (P < 0.05). In women, this rate rose from 3.7% to 5.1% (38% increase), and in men, it rose from 4.9% to 6.7% (37% increase). During the study period, the overall incidence decreased from 8.5 per 1000 adults in 2012 to 6.3 per 1000 adults in 2016, representing a decrease of 26.6% (P < 0.001). The annual incidence rates of physician-diagnosed COPD decreased 25.4% in women and 27.9% in men. The overall mortality was 4.3% in 2012, and 4.2% in 2016. The mortality rate in women was 3.5% in 2012 and 3.7% in 2016, and 5% in 2012 and 4.7% in 2016 in men. The mean prevalence by region was 5.26% (range 3.79%–7.65%). The Black Sea region had the highest COPD prevalence. Conclusion COPD is a very common and serious cause of morbidity and mortality in Turkey, as it is worldwide. Current data will contribute to a better understanding of the epidemiologic dimension of COPD in our country.
Serum Level of Naphthalene and 1,2 Benz-anthracene and Their Effect on the Immunologic Markers of Asthma and Asthma Severity in Children-Egypt

Background:The rate of asthma increases as communities adopt western lifestyles and become urbanized. Objective: Was to assess the serum level of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) naphthalene, 1,2 benz-anthracene and detect their effects on some of asthma immunologic markers in children with bronchial asthma and their relation to asthma severity. Methods:The study was carried out on 60 children with bronchial asthma. They were selected from the inpatient and outpatient clinic of Al–Zahraa hospital, Al-Azhar University. Also the study included 60 children age and sex matched served as a control group. Serum levels of naphthalene and 1,2 benz-anthracene as well as (IgE, IL13 and IL5,) were assessed in the studied groups. Results: Serum levels of naphthalene and 1,2 benz-anthracene were significantly increased in children with bronchial asthma than in controls, as their levels were (24.04±13.03ng/ml; 16.07 ±8.96 ng/ml) and (5.23 ± 3.21 ng/ml; 6.99 ± 3.90 ng/ml), respectively with (p=0.000 and 0.006 respectively)with significant positive correlation to bronchial asthma severity and significant relation to urban residence and second hand smoking . There was a significant decrease in IL5 and IL13 serum levels while there was a significant increase in eosinophils counts and serum IgE levels in children with asthma than the controls, with significant positive correlation to bronchial asthma severity. Conclusions: Exposure to PAHs (naphthalene, 1,2 benz-anthracene) appears to be associated with asthma in children with significant relation to bronchial asthma severity and significant interaction with asthma markers.
WS 4.4 NOM-03 corr

The traditional application of size exclusion chromatography (SEC) with single wavelength UV detection (at 254 nm) for molecular weight (size) estimation can be expanded to include multiple detectors that provide insight into the size, structure, and functionality of natural organic matter (NOM). Other detectors include, foremost, on-line dissolved organic carbon (DOC) as well as fluorescence and variable wavelength UV. SEC coupled with this range of detectors elucidates unique signatures for different types and sources of NOM including allochthonous versus autochthonous (i.e., algal organic matter (AOM)) versus wastewater effluent (i.e., effluent organic matter (EfOM)). Also revealed by SEC are preferential NOM removals and/or transformations by various water and wastewater treatment processes as well as identification of problematical NOM components (e.g., membrane foulants).
Benefits of Aerobic Exercise for Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Background: Physical exercise may be beneficial to breast cancer (BC) survivors. Here, we systematically summarized the effects of aerobic exercise in BC survivors. We conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Methods: We searched PubMed, Web of knowledge, Scopus, Cochrane Central, Virtual Health Library and PEDRO databases for relevant RCTs, comparing aerobic exercise with usual care among BC survivors. Data were extracted and evidence was synthesized narratively. Results: Twelve studies were included in this systematic review. Studies reported that aerobic exercise can significantly improve the quality of life in BC survivors. Moreover, aerobic exercise alleviated the symptoms of depression and anxiety. However, current evidence from the included studies showed that there was no significant benefit for aerobic exercise in terms of weight loss. Conclusion: Our study suggests that aerobic exercise is beneficial to BC survivors. Clinical Relevance: Aerobic exercise should be recommended in the therapeutic and rehabilitative regimens of BC survivors.
Representing and Reasoning about Norm-Governed Organisations with Semantic Web Languages

There are many significant contributions to the formal study of norm-governed organisations. A key challenge in this endeavour is to provide designers and engineers with means to specify normative aspects of organisations, allowing phenomena such as norm conflict (i.e., an action being simultaneously obliged and prohibited), to be captured and studied. Ideally, any candidate formalism for the specification of organisations should have a sound underlying semantics to guide the verification of desirable properties (e.g., an organisation has no conflict among its norms). In this paper we propose using Semantic Web languages to represent norm-governed organisations. We represent roles and their relationships, and various kinds of normative notions and power, including norms with conditions and deadlines. With this representation we are able to detect norm violations and norm conflict (also pinpointing the source of the conflict in the organisation). By using description logics to specify our ontologies, and Semantic Web standards to capture our rules, our approach benefits from off-the-shelf technologies such as reasoners and rule engines, which we deploy to verify organisations and infer implicit knowledge from them.
Dynamics of a cellular flame after a head-on interaction with a shock wave

Shock flame interactions are common in many combustion applications ranging from the problem of deflagration to detonation transition (DDT) to supersonic propulsion applications. Since the pioneering work of Markstein [1], this problem was recognized as of prime importance in combustion processes that require higher burning rates. Markstein [1] in his classic experiments observed the head-on collision between an initially laminar flame and a shock wave. He successfully visualized a spike of unburnt gas penetrating into the burnt region. Nonetheless, the shock quickly reflected from the end wall, and the secondary interaction led to a highly turbulent flow which complicated the observation of the shock-flame complex. Later on, Rudinger [2] in his experiments found out that after the passage of the shock, the initially spherical flame evolved to a vortex ring. Other experiments done by Scarinci et al. proved that the interaction could increase the burning rate by shock generated turbulence and the massive deformation of the flame surface [3]. Thomas et al. [4] were able to visualize the flame folding caused by the incident shock and the transition to detonation resulting from the reflected shock during shocks interacting with spherical flame bubble of stoichiometric ethylene-oxygen with 50% nitrogen. It is known in these studies that the interaction could strongly disturb the flame to increase the flame surface and subsequently enhance the burning rate. The underlying mechanism of Rychtmyer-Meshkov(RM) instability, which is known to influence the curved interface deformation by generating vorticity through the baroclinic torque mechanism. However, the fact that the interactions in the experiments quickly lead to complex turbulent flow and multiple interactions make it difficult to quantify the flame deformation and acceleration induced by single shock flame interaction, to isolate the influence of a shock on the flame and recognize the underlying mechanism. Efforts also have been made in numerical simulations focusing on vorticity generation [14], flame distortion induced by successive passage of shocks [8,9], and deflagration to detonation transition process in shock flame bubble interactions caused by the reflected shock-flame interaction [10–12]. Nevertheless, the flame evolution subsequent to a single shock-flame interaction has not been quantified and clarified.
A BRIEF COMMUNICATION

The mechanism of adenosine A1 receptor–induced intrarenal vasoconstriction is unclear; it depends on sodium intake and may be mediated by changing the intrarenal activity of the nitric oxide (NO) and/or cyclooxygenase (COX) pathway of arachidonic acid metabolism. The effects of 2-chloro-N6-cyclopentyl-adenosine (CCPA), a selective A1 receptor agonist, on renal hemodynamics were examined in anesthetized rats maintained on high sodium (HS) or low sodium (LS) diet. Total renal (i.e., cortical) blood flow (RBF) as well as superficial cortical (CBF), outer medullary (OMBF), and inner medullary (IMBF) flows were determined by laser-Doppler. In HS rats, suprarenal aortic infusions of 8–40 nmol/kg/hr CCPA decreased IMBF (15%) and other perfusion indices (22%–27%); in LS rats, IMBF increased 3% (insignificant) and other indices decreased 13%–24%. In LS rats, pretreatment with N-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester prevented the A1 receptor–mediated decrease in RBF and CBF but not OMBF; the response in IMBF was not altered. Pretreatment with indomethacin prevented the decreases in RBF, CBF, and OMBF and did not change the response of IMBF. Thus, within the cortex the vasoconstriction that follows A1 receptor activation results both from inhibition of NO synthesis and from stimulation of vasoconstrictor products of the COX pathway. In the outer medulla, the latter products seem exclusively responsible for CCPA-induced vasoconstriction. The observation that in LS rats IMBF was not affected by stimulation of adenosine A1 receptors suggests that limiting salt intake may help protect medullary perfusion against vasoconstrictor stimuli which have the potential to disturb long-term control of arterial pressure.