Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Experimental Study on the Indoor Environment Quality and Students’ Performance in a Classroom

The present paper deals with the analysis of the results from a human subject experiment in a laboratory classroom with controlled microclimate. The goal of the experiment is to reveal if there is a relation between the indoor environment quality and occupants’ performance. The results from the students’ subjective votes about the acceptability of both indoor air quality and thermal environment in three indoor air temperature intervals are compared with their results from three tasks measuring objectively their performance, namely arousal level test, logical thinking test and mental performance test. The analysis of the results shows statistically significant improvement in the logical thinking in three of the studied temperature intervals.
To Each According to His Ability? CEO Pay and the Market for CEOs

Competitive sorting models of the CEO labor market (e.g., Edmans, Gabaix and Landier (2009)) predict that di¤erences in CEO productive abilities, or talent, should be an important determinant of CEO pay. However, measuring CEO talent empirically represents a major challenge. In this paper, we document reliable evidence of pay for CEO credentials and argue that the evidence is consistent with models of the CEO labor market. Our main nding is that boardscompensation decisions reward several reputational, career, and educational credentials of CEOs, with newly-appointed CEOs earning a 5 percent ($280,000) total pay premium for each decile improvement in the distribution of these credentials. Consistent with boards using credentials as publicly-observable signals of CEO abilities, we show that pay for credentials display key cross-sectional features predicted by theory, such as convexity in credentials and complementarity with rm size. We also show that credentials are positively related to long-term rm performance and board monitoring, which helps to distinguish our results from alternative stories based on hype and entrenchment. Overall, our ndings suggest that sorting considerations in the CEO labor market are an important determinant of CEO pay.
Pressure Control with On-Off Valves of Pleated Pneumatic Artificial Muscles in a Modular One-Dimensional Rotational Joint

The power to weight ratio of the actuators is an important design factor for running robots. In this regard pleated pneumatic artificial muscles are excellent actuators. Another advantage is that they can actuate a joint directly, avoiding the additional weight of a gearbox. Obviously the weight of the pressure control valves has to be taken into consideration as well. For this application, standard pressure regulating valves are rather heavy and slow. An intelligently controlled array of fast switching on-off valves was tested as an alternative. Ways to decrease the opening and closing times of these valves are discussed in this paper. Simulations and experimental results will be compared. The design of a modular rotational joint with an antagonistic set-up of two pleated pneumatic artificial muscles will be presented.
Improvement of soil physical properties with soil condition

Effects of non-ionic polyacrylamide(PAM), anionic polyacrylamide(PHP), cationic polyacrylamide (PCA-M), non-ionic polyvinylalcohol(PVA), anionic hydrolyzed polyacrylonitrile(HPAN) and polyethyleneoxide(PE-O) on the physical properties of three different soil types were studied. Content of water-stable aggregateslarger than 0.25 mm increased to varying extents for different soils and soil conditioners. Among the sixkinds of conditioners, non-ionic polyacrylamide(PAM) was the most effective for red soil while polyethyle-neoxide(PEO) the least effective for Chao soil, red soil and yellow-brown soil. Water-stable aggregatesincreased with the rates of PEO and PAM application (except for PEO treatment of yellow-brown soil) andwith the molecular weight of PEO within a certain range. Only evaporation rate of Chao soil decreased afterapplication of PAM and HPAN to Chao soil and red soil.
A study on superantigen production by staphylococcus aureus colonizing in skin lesion and its clinical significance in the patients with atopic dermatitis and eczema

Objective: To explore the correlation among superantigen (SAgs) production by colonizing in the skin lesionStaphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and clinical severity, serum level of IgE, IL- 4 and IFN-γin patients with atopic dermati-tis(AD) and eczema(EC). Methods: One hundred and twenty three S. aureus strains were isolated from the skin lesions in 91AD and 174 EC. SAg production was detected by reverse passive latex agglutination assay. Correlation analysis was carriedout through measurement of eczema area and severity index (EASI), scores of six kinds of skin lesions and serum levels ofsome cytokines. Results: The positive rates of lesional SAgs and toxic shock syndrome toxin- 1(TSST- 1) were higher in thestrains from AD than those from EC. AD patients with staphylococcal enterotoxin B (SEB)- secreting S. aureus had a higherEASI than those without SEB-secreting S. aureus and without S. aureus colonizing in the skin. The severity of the disease wasnot related with SAgs production in EC, but the patients with positive SAg had a higher fissure score. The serum levels oftotal IgE, IL- 4 and IFN-γof AD patients were not correlated with SAg. The total IgE levels of EC patients colonized withSAg-secreting S. aureus were higher than those without S. aureus colonized, the serum levels of IL-4 and IFN-γwere not relatedwith SAg. Conclusions: SAgs production by skin- colonizing S. aureus possibly play a more important role in AD than EC.Some SAgs possibly has some relationship with clinical severity in AD.
Evaluation of Benzo (a) Pyrene DNA Adducts as a Biomarker of Genotoxicity and its Association with Genetic Polymorphism of Liver Detoxification Enzymes GSTM1 and GSTT1 in a Sample of Lebanese Population.

Listening a music soothes irritate nerves, it stir up and melts emotion in tears though a process is unknown. A music CD of 30 minutes duration created by investigator. That consists of 8 Indian ragas played through 7 musical instruments by musicians. The limit of each music were2-5 minutes either single or combinations of 2to3 instruments. These Indian ragas effect are followings mood elevators, pleasing nerves, relieve insomnia, brings physical and mental relaxation, prepare deep slumber, soothing CNS and retain emotional outburst. Objectives of the study were to assess the level of distress experiencing among relatives of patients waiting outside critical care unit before and after introduction of intervention of listening above music and also to identify self rating relaxation after listening music half an hour. A pre-experimental one group design was considered suitable for the study considering mortality rate of ICU patients. Result showed distress score was reduced in signifant level and 96% participants experience maximum relaxation. Listening instrumental music has a positive effect on distressed mind and contributes relaxation without adverse effect. Study also revealed relaxing music can be used as an alternate coping measure in difficult situations.
The School Counselor's Role on Behalf of College Bound Special Education Students

Counseling Association by Dr. Garry R. Walz and Dr. Jeanne C. Bleuer of Counseling Outfitters, LLC. Its purpose is to provide a means of capturing the ideas, information and experiences generated by the annual ACA Conference and selected ACA Division Conferences. Papers on a program or practice that has been validated through research or experience may also be submitted. This digital collection of peer-reviewed articles is authored by counselors, for counselors. VISTAS Online contains the full text of over 500 proprietary counseling articles published from 2004 to present.
1-Benzyl-5-bromo­indoline-2,3-dione

In the title compound, C15H10BrNO2, the indoline ring system, the two ketone O atoms and the Br atom lie in a common plane, with the largest deviation from the mean plane being 0.073 (1) A for the Br atom. The fused-ring system is nearly perpendicular to the benzyl ring, as indicated by the dihedral angle between them of 74.58 (10)°. In the crystal, mol­ecules are linked by weak C—H⋯O hydrogen bonds and by π–π inter­actions [inter-centroid distance = 3.625 (2) A], forming a two-dimensional structure.
Using Mathematical Modelling to Evaluate Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Programs in Canada

Mathematical models provide unique insights to real-world problems. Within the context of infectious diseases, models are used to explore the dynamics of infections and control mechanisms. Human papillomavirus (HPV) globally infects about 630 million people, many of these infections develop into cancers and genital warts. Vaccines are available to protect against the most prevalent and devastating strains of HPV. The introduction of this vaccine as part of a national immunization program in Canada is a complex decision for policy-makers in which mathematical models can play a key role. We use the current recommendations provided by the World Health Organization to explore the integral role mathematical models have in the decision to incorporate the HPV vaccine within a national immunization program. We then provide a review of the literature discussing the role of mathematical models in the decision to include a vaccine in a national immunization program within the context of the HPV vaccine. Next, we evaluate the current standing of mathematical models used within the context of HPV immunization, to highlight the types of models used, underlying assumptions and general recommendations made about these immunization programs. Then, we create and analyze a model to explore the possibility of bettering the current HPV vaccine strategy in Canada. We focus on the effects of the grade of vaccination and the number of doses required to eradicate the targeted strains of HPV.
Polycystic Kidney Disease: A Paradigm in Major Kidney Disorders

The normal architecture of the kidney is crucial for maintaining biological function and its homeostasis. Its proper development depends on highly dynamic processes which modulate the integrity of its associated cellular functions, interactive events and regulatory cascades altogether providing proper turnover in adult life. Any alteration in regulatory processes and normal utility holds crucial consequences for proper functioning of the kidney. These variations accompany renal injury, various etiologic events, deviation from genetic-wild type processes and metabolic disturbances leading to major lesion of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Major renal disorders developing today affecting millions globally include diabetes, hypertension, glomerulonephritis and Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD). Among these diseases, PKD is becoming relatively common, and has emerged as one of the largest causes of renal transplantation and dialysis. Therefore, understanding the development, function and progression of normal kidneys to cystic renal kidneys serves an important way in understanding pathophysiology of PKD and cystogenesis.
ULTRASOUND FEATURES OF BRAF T1799A GENE MUTATION PAPILLARY THYROID CARCINOMA

Objective To investigate the correlation between BRAF T1799Agene mutation in tissue of papillary thyroid carcinoma(PTC)and the ultrasound features of the thyroid. Methods One hundred and sixty patients with PTC underwent thyroidectomy were enrolled in this study.Using polymerase chain reaction(PCR)and direct DNA sequencing,the BRAF T1799A gene mutation in fresh tissue samples was detected,which was analyzed by comparing with ultrasonographic results in terms of the boundary of nodules,calcification,blood supply,lymph node metastases and tumor size. Results Of the 160patients,46were BRAF T1799Apositive,mutation rate being 28.75%. Those of positive BRAF T1799Ashowed a higher ratio of rich blood supply of their tumor samples than the negative ones(χ2=4.88,P0.05). Logistic regression showed a positive correlation between BRAF T1799Amutation and rich blood flow(OR=3.368,P0.01). The chi-square test showed no significant differences between BRAF T1799Amutation positive and negative groups in other sonographic features(P0.05). Conclusion BRAF T1799Amutation in PTC is closely associated with the blood flow around the nodules but not with other sonographic features.
Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables based on Constructs of Transtheoretical Model in Women Referred to Health Centers of Bandar Abbas

Introduction: Fruits and vegetables consumption plays an important role in human health and prevention of disease. This study aimed to determine consumption of fruits and vegetables based on constructs of Transtheoretical Model in women referred to Health Centers of Bandar Abbas. Methods: In this analytical - descriptive study, 383 women who referred to Health Centers of Bandar Abbas recruited through cluster sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire which consisted of two sections, namely, demographic characteristics and structures of Transtheoretical Model. Data were analyzed by SPSS 19 software and One – way ANOVA and linear trends as statistical tests. Results: The majority of subjects were in maintenance stage and the lowest percentage in contemplation stage of fruit and vegetable consumption. Significant differences were found for decisional balance, self-efficacy and cognitive and behavioral processes scores across the five stages of change for vegetable consumption. Similar results were observed for fruit consumption with the exception of behavioral processes. Conclusion: Existence of a significant relationship between the decisional balance, self-efficacy and processes of change with stages of change indicative the importance and impact of these structures in behavior change of fruits and vegetables consumption. It is suggested that training programs based on TTM to promote the consumption of fruits and vegetables are considered these structures.
Evaluation of efficacy and tolerability of iron sucrose and iron dextran in chronic renal failure patients in a tertiary care teaching hospital

Objective: To compare of efficacy and safety of iron sucrose and iron dextran in chronic renal failure patients in a tertiary care teaching hospital Methods: It was an observational and prospective study in chronic renal failure patients at a tertiary care teaching hospital, who were treated with different parenteral iron preparations. The patients were followed up every 4 weeks for 3 months and observed for clinical and hematological improvement and adverse effects. Improvements in the hematological parameters and serum ferritin, with iron sucrose treated patients were compared with historical control groups of different iron preparations. The data was analyzed using paired t-test, unpaired t-test and fisher`s exact test. Results: Total 48 iron sucrose treated patients were compared with historical control group of iron dextran treated 57 CRF patients. Iron sucrose and iron dextran significantly (P<0.05) improved mean hemoglobin, anemia indices and serum ferritin at the end of study. Mean increased in hemoglobin from baseline was 4.7 g/dL with iron sucrose (at 12 weeks) and 2.4 g/dL with iron dextran (at 6 weeks). Mean improvement in MCV and MCH were 8.3 μm and 3.5 pg/cell with iron sucrose (at 12 weeks) and 6.2 μm3 with iron dextran (at 6 weeks) respectively. At 12 weeks, mean increases in serum ferritin was 220.5 ng/ml with iron sucrose treated patients of CRF) as compared to 290.5 ng/ml with iron dextran (at 6 weeks). ADRs were more in patients treated with iron dextran (170.1%) as compared to iron sucrose (58.3%). Conclusion: Both parenteral iron preparations improved hemoglobin and anemia indices efficiently, however, iron sucrose was more efficacious and well tolerated by patients.
Significant others trigger bivalent-priming Running head: Significant others trigger bivalent-priming Love you? Hate you? Maybe it’s both: Significant others trigger bivalent-priming

Psychoanalytic theory, clinical practice, and human intuition all suggest that human beings are profoundly ambivalent about significant others. In contrast, experimental psychology has commonly assumed that people automatically evaluate aspects of their environment, including significant others, as either positive, or negative, but not both simultaneously. Experiment 1 showed that activating the mental representation of a significant other facilitated the processing of both positive and negative information (bivalent-priming). In contrast, replicating past work, activating the mental representation of an object facilitated classification of only valencecongruent targets and inhibited classification of valence-incongruent targets (univalent-priming). Experiment 2 demonstrated that these results were not attributable to alternative accounts, such as arousal. The results support the proposition that significant others automatically facilitate coactivation of positive and negative—aspects of affective complexity not captured by selfreports or bipolar implicit measures—and that automatic bivalent-priming reflects a normative process (vs. limited to certain individuals).
A (Reverse) Developmental Approach to Understanding the Uncanny Valley and Designing Socially-Effective Robots

Towards facilitating their reception by and communication with human interactants, the development of humanlike agents has received particular interest in robotics and related research areas. The interest is loosely based on similarity-attraction theory, which predicts a monotonically increasing relationship between similarity and liking. However, the emergence of increasingly humanlike robots and computer-generated characters has brought to light a competing phenomenon known as the “uncanny valley”. Contrary to the predictions of similarity-attraction theory, uncanny valley theory suggests a more nuanced relationship between similarity and liking in which certain anthropomorphic entities (often those with a highly humanlike appearance) elicit aversion rather than a nity. Yet, despite substantial supporting evidence, the uncanny valley – the nature of its e ects, the underlying mechanisms, and even its existence – remains poorly understood. In particular, critics of the theory argue that without knowing how and when the phenomenon emerges (as well as whether its e ects change over time), researchers cannot even begin to address the uncanny valley in the design of social agents. Below we summarize the results from a series of studies and proposals for further testing utilizing a developmental approach to understanding the uncanny. In Studies 1-3 (completed), we drew from research in cognitive and emotion psychology to construct a protocol for measuring aversion as a function of human similarity (in adults). In Studies 4-5 (in-progress), we adapted the protocol for a middle-childhood population (ages 5 to 10 years) and report the preliminary ndings (Study 4), as well as the proposed replication procedures (Study 5). Finally we discuss how, taken together, the results of this developmental approach can better inform the design of robots intended for social applications.
EFFECTS OF THE DIETARY SUPPLEMENTATION WITH A MICROALGA EXTRACT ON BROILER PERFORMANCE AND FATTY-ACID MEAT PROFILE

The present study was carried out in the poultry sector of UNOESC Xanxerê to evaluate the effect of various inclusion levels of seaweed (Schizotrichium ssp.) in the diet of broiler chickens in terms of performance, carcass yield, organ profiles and fatty acids levels in meat. We studied 480 one-day-old Cobb chicks, distributed in a completely randomized experimental design, with four treatments and six replicates containing 20 birds each, totaling 24 experimental units. At 7, 21 and 35 days of age, the birds were weighed for performance evaluation (live weight, weight gain, feed intake, feed conversion and mortality). At 35 days of age, one chicken per experimental unit was sacrificed for evaluation of carcass yield and its parts, together with isolation of the left thigh for analysis of the fatty acid profile. The inclusion of seaweed in the diet did not alter the characteristics of performance or yield in carcass and organs; however, the supplement changed the profile of fatty acids of the meat, enriching the omega-3 series, primarily DHA. We conclude that marine algae of the genus Schizotrichium can be added to rations without compromising the development of the birds to improve the profile of fatty acids in the meat.
Coordinate Transformation between Global and Local Data Based on Artificial Neural Network with K-Fold Cross-Validation in Ghana Transformación coordinada entre información global y local basada en Redes Neuronales Artificiales con validación cruzada de k-iteraciones en Ghana

How to cite item Ziggah, Y. Y. , Youjian, H. , Tierra, A. R. , & Laari, P. B. (2019). Coordinate Transformation between Global and Local Data Based on Artificial Neural Network with K-Fold CrossValidation in Ghana. Earth Sciences Research Journal, 23(1), 67-77. DOI: https://doi.org/10.15446/esrj.v23n1. 63860 The popularity of Artificial Neural Network (ANN) methodology has been growing in a wide variety of areas in geodesy and geospatial sciences. Its ability to perform coordinate transformation between different data has been well documented in literature. In the application of the ANN methods for the coordinate transformation, only the train-test (hold-out cross-validation) approach has usually been used to evaluate their performance. Here, the data set is divided into two disjoint subsets thus, training (model building) and testing (model validation) respectively. However, one major drawback in the hold-out cross-validation procedure is inappropriate data partitioning. Improper split of the data could lead to a high variance and bias in the results generated. Besides, in a sparse dataset situation, the hold-out cross-validation is not suitable. For these reasons, the K-fold cross-validation approach has been recommended. Consequently, this study, for the first time, explored the potential of using K-fold cross-validation method in the performance assessment of radial basis function neural network and Bursa-Wolf model under datainsufficient situation in Ghana geodetic reference network. The statistical analysis of the results revealed that incorrect data partition could lead to a false reportage on the predictive performance of the transformation model. The findings revealed that the RBFNN and Bursa-Wolf model produced a root mean square horizontal positional error of 0.797 m and 1.182 m, respectively. The RBFNN model results per the cadastral surveying and plan production requirement set by the Ghana Survey and Mapping Division are applicable. This study will contribute to the usage of K-fold crossvalidation approach in developing countries having the same sparse dataset situation like Ghana and in the geodetic sciences where ANN users seldom apply the statistical resampling technique. ABSTRACT