Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Ingestão Nutricional e Qualidade de Vida em Sobreviventes de Cancro Colorretal.

Introduction: Until the mid-twentieth century, cancer was seen as a fatal disease that inevitably culminated in death. Actually, cancer is understood not just like a single clinical disease and the various types of cancer have a lot of different treatments and prognoses. Although some cases continue to be fatal, in others it is possible to extend life time. Cancer survivors represent a growing group that needs a novel approach to their needs and to search forms to combat the physical, psychological and social problems associated with their disease and/or its treatment. This new population seems to be very susceptible to change lifestyle and represents a group that could benefit greatly from nutritional interventions. As regards to cancer this is not only notorious the increase in the number of survivors, it is also very evident the relationship between diet and the quality of life of these individuals. Objective: To determine the relationship between nutritional intake and quality of life among CCR survivors. Materials and Methods : This research project is part of the Cancer Survivor Study on Colorectal Patients (CASUS), which is a prospective cohort study in CCR survivors. An anthropometric evaluation was performed through the body mass index (BMI) and a QLQC30 quality of life questionnaire (QLQC30) and a 7-day food registry were applied to 57 survivors (here, the percentage of men) of CCR in the Service of Hospital São João between June 2014 and December 2015. Results: The mean age of the sample was 67 years. Regarding to QLQ-C30, most of the values obtained were considered good. For nutritional intake we found that CCR cancer survivors continue to distance from recommendations for cancer prevention in some parameters, namely, folate, vitamin D, protein, PUFA-n3, dietary fiber, calcium, PUFA, lipids and carbohydrates. With regard to diet and quality of life relationship, we found that participants who did not comply recommendations for vitamin C intake had lower levels of quality of life than participants who complied recommendations for vitamin C intake. Conclusions: The difference founded between nutritional recommendations and intake of CCR survivors for the various nutritional components studied, and the significant relationship between vitamin C and quality of life shown us the need for intervention in the diet of these individuals.
Hubungan Antara Strategi Koping dengan Penyesuaian Diri pada Asisten Mata Kuliah Praktikum Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

The aims of this study are to determine the relationship between coping strategies with adjustment in practicum course’s assistant. The hypothesis is that there is a positive relationship between coping strategies with adjustment in practicum course’s assistant. The method used in this study is a quantitative approach. The subjects were 83 practicum course’s assistant at the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Muhammadiyah Surakarta with population study techniques. The instrument of this study were the scale of coping strategies with a moving validity value of 0.6-1.0 and a reliability of 0.711 and the scale of adjustment that had a moving validity value of 0.7-0.9 and a reliability of 0.894. Data analysis techniques using product moment correlation techniques using SPSS 15 for windows. Based on the results of data analysis, the correlation coefficient (rxy) value of 0.744 and (p) of 0.000 (p< 0.01) means that there is a very significant positive relationship between the coping strategy variable and the adjustment variable in the practicum course’s assistant at the Faculty of Psychology, Muhammadiyah University, Surakarta. The results of the categorization indicate the level of coping strategies and adjustment are included in the high category. The effective contribution of the coping strategy variable to adjustment was 55.3%. Keyword: coping strategies, self-adjustment, practicum course’s assistants
Serum B cell activating factor and interleukin 10 levels in common variable immunodeficiency: Relationship with clinical findings

Background/Aim. Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is an immunologically and clinically heterogeneous disorder. Disturbed cytokine production is implicated in dysfunctional immune response. The aim of this study was to investigated B-cell activating factor (BAFF) and interleukin (IL)- 10 levels in CVID patients. Methods. The study included 28 CVID patients diagnosed and followed during a 20-year period (mean follow-up 14.5 years). Control groups consisted of 4 patients with X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA) and 21 healthy subjects. According to clinical characteristics, the CVID patients were divided into four groups which partly overlap: chronic pulmonary diseases (n = 21), splenomegaly (n = 13), autoimmune diseases (n = 9) and patients with recurrent infections despite regular intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) substitution (n = 4). The serum levels of BAFF and IL-10 were measured by commercial ELISA. Results. The BAFF levels were found to be higher in all CVID patients compared to the healthy controls (p < 0.01). The most significant differences were observed in the patients with pulmonary diseases and splenomegaly (p < 0.0001). Also, concentrations of IL-10 were higher in all CVID patients in comparison with the XLA patients (p < 0.05) and healthy subjects (p < 0.01). A statistically significant positive correlation (r = 0.86; p < 0.01) was found between the levels of BAFF and IL-10 in the CVID patients with autoimmune diseases. We demonstrated that the CVID patients with chronic pulmonary diseases had higher levels of IL-10, while the CVID patients with recurrent infections had higher BAFF concentrations in comparison to the patients without these features (p < 0.05). Conclusion. In spite of the limited number of patients, this is the first report from Serbia, examining the serum levels of BAFF and IL-10 in the CVID patients. Our study showed significantly increased concentrations of serum BAFF and IL-10 in the patients with CVID compared to the healthy subjects. Further studies are needed to confirm our findings that the BAFF levels are more pronounced in patients with recurrent infections while IL-10 levels are higher in patients with chronic pulmonary diseases.
Experimental realization of robust weak measurements

Despite being very influential on both foundations and applications of quantum mechanics, weak values are still somewhat controversial. Although there are some indications that weak values are physical properties of a single quantum system, the common way weak values are presented is statistical: it is commonly believed that for measuring weak values one has to perform many weak measurements over a large ensemble of pre- and postselected particles. Other debates surround the anomalous nature of weak value and even their quantumness. To address these issues, we present some preliminary data showing that anomalous weak values can be measured using just a single detection, i.e. with no statistics. In our experiment, a single click of a detector indicates the weak value as a single photon property, which moreover lies well beyond the range of eigenvelues of the measured operator. Importantly, the uncertainty with which the weak values is measured is smaller than the difference between the weak value and the closet eigenvalue. This is the first experimental realization of robust weak measurements.
Investigation of Laser Power Output and Its Effect on Raman Spectrum for Marine Metal Corrosion Cleaning

The relationship between the laser power output and its effect on Raman spectrum is investigated for a laser cleaning application of marine metal corrosion processing. First, an image feature based on a corrosion degree evaluation is implemented before cleaning. The image features include texture coarseness, texture entropy, texture intensity, texture contrast, the texture’s cluster degree, and texture homogeneity. To decrease the image feature dimension for a convenient application, the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) method is used to estimate the weight of each feature. Then the linear weighted sum of image features can be computed to get only one evaluation result. Second, a series of laser power outputs are implemented for the cleaning application under a typical corrosion degree. Then the analysis results of Raman spectrum can be obtained. The analyzed spectrum results include the corrosion components and their contents. Lastly, the relationship between laser power output and Raman spectrum under a typical initial corrosion degree can be constructed. This research study can build the prediction result of the cleaning effect map for the workpiece and guide the secondary processing of metal surface cleaning.
Distraction and consumer behavior: Evidence from a natural field experiment

This paper explores how distraction from a consumer’s surroundings may influence consumption. In a natural field experiment involving 16 fastfood restaurants over five months, we randomly varied the degree of familiarity of the background music. We find that playing familiar music reduces revenues and quantity sold by more than 4 % relative to playing similar but unfamiliar music. We conduct a complementary survey that suggests that the reason that familiar music reduces consumption is that it distracts consumers. We conclude that when consumers become distracted, they consider fewer consumption opportunities and therefore consume less. The results have implications for the literature on attention and framing as well as for marketing policy.
Liver tissue characterization and influence of chemotherapy in liver surgery

Background & Aims: Primary liver cancer is the second most common cause of death from cancer worldwide. In the western world, the majority of liver malignancies consist of colorectal metastases. Liver resection is the primary treatment for cure in liver tumor disease. Hepatic injuries such as steatosis, steatohepatitis, fibrosis and sinusoidal obstruction syndrome, which could be a consequence of chronic liver disease and preoperative chemotherapy treatment, has negative impact on liver surgery. There is a need for an intraoperative tool for identification and quantification of these forms of liver damage. The general aim of this thesis was to evaluate methods for intraoperative liver parenchyma characterization and investigate if liver damage could be detected with these methods. In addition, the influence of chemotherapy on liver regeneration and incisional hernia incidence was investigated. Patients & methods: In study I, intraoperative sidestream dark-field imaging microcirculation measurements were performed on 40 patients before and after liver resection. In study II, intraoperative laser speckle contrast imaging measurements of liver microcirculation were performed on 10 patients. In study III, ex vivo diffuse reflectance spectroscopy measurements on excised liver tissue from 18 patients were performed. In study IV, intraoperative surface diffuse reflectance spectroscopy measurements were performed on 40 liver tumor patients. In study V, radiological liver volume measurements on 74 patients operated with a major liver resection were performed. In study VI, 256 patients’ computed tomography scans were reviewed for the presence of incisional hernia. Results & Conclusions: Liver resection leads to an increase in red blood cell velocity in the sinusoids. Patients with liver parenchymal damage have higher red blood cell velocity, lesser functional sinusoidal density and larger sinusoidal diameter. Laser speckle contrast imaging can potentially be used to achieve non-contact intraoperative hepatic microcirculation measurements but problems with movement artifacts need to be resolved. Surface diffuse reflectance spectroscopy measurements are descriptive for the entire liver and it is possible to perform measurements across the liver capsule. Liver surface diffuse reflectance spectroscopy measurements enable intraoperative steatosis grade evaluation with explicit distinction between mild-to-moderate and moderate-to-severe steatosis. Volume regeneration after a major liver resection is negatively affected by preoperative chemotherapy treatment in patients with colorectal liver metastases. The time interval between the ending of chemotherapy and operation is crucial for the power of this impact. Incisional hernia location after an extended right subcostal incision is almost exclusively in the midline. Risk factors for incisional hernia are prolonged preoperative chemotherapy, preoperative bevacizumab, and previous incisional hernia. (Less)
Heterogenous Mechanisms in WWII Stress Transmission: Evidence from a Natural Experiment

This paper analyses how in utero exposure to maternal stress from WWII affects long-term health and economic outcomes and describes different mechanisms at work, showing that current health conditions are heterogeneously related to the type of fetal stressor. We exploit the Italian armistice of September 8th 1943 as exogenous variation in the war intensity, providing WWII long-run causal effects on objectively measured health and conomic outcomes. We find that in utero exposure to intense WWII events had long-lasting effects on health and that Nazi massacres predict late-onset depression, while nutritional deprivation suffered in large cities had lasting effects on diabetes. Finally, we innovate by showing that these effects increase with the age of the treated individuals.
Influencia de la edad en la prevalencia de virus de papiloma humano de alto riesgo en mujeres con lesiones precursoras de cáncer de cuello uterino en la Comunidad Navarra

Influence of Age in the Prevalence of High-Risk Human Papiloma Virus in Women with Pre-Neoplasic Cervical Lesions in Navarra, Spain Background: Cervical carcinoma (CC) is the second cause of death among women aged 15 and 44 in Spain. CC is linked to hig-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) infection and its prevalence varies according age and geographical region. The awereness of the latter is essential for public health prevention efforts. The aim was to study the age related in HR-HPV genotypes in cytologies with squamous intraepithelial lesion (SIL). Methods: From a total of 67,935 ginecologic cytologies over a four-year period, we selected cytologic specimens with SIL. We used the Cervista® test to detect HR-HPV DNA. Women were classified into two groups under 35 and over 35 years old. Proportions were estimated with confidence intervals at 95% (95% CI). Results: HR-HPV prevalence was 59,7%; 64,6% in women under 35 years old. HR-HPV species alpha 9 type 16 (HR-HPV 16) and alpha 5 type 51 (HR-HPV 51) were the most prevalent (60,9% and 51,7%). High-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (H-SIL) were twice as high in women under 35 years (6,5 vs. 3,7%). 88,8% of H-SIL was associated HR-HPV 16, which increases the probability of H-SIL against Low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (L-SIL) regardless of age. Conclusions: In our population HR-HPV 16 was associated to H-SIL whereas HR-HPV specie alpha 7 type 18 and HR-HPV 51 to L-SIL regardless of age. The high prevalence of HR-HPV 51 in Navarra ́s population (51,7%), suggests that local vaccination programs be re-assessed.
Atmospheric-dispersion database system that can immediately provide calculation results for various source term and meteorological conditions

ABSTRACT We have estimated source term and analyzed processes of atmospheric dispersion against atmospheric discharge of radioactive materials due to the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (FDNPS) accident by atmospheric-dispersion calculation using the Worldwide version of System for Environmental Emergency Dose Information (WSPEEDI). On the basis of this experience, we developed an atmospheric-dispersion calculation method that can respond to various needs for dispersion prediction in a nuclear emergency and provide useful information for emergency-response planning. By this method, if a release point, such as a nuclear facility, is known, it is possible to immediately obtain the prediction results by applying provided source term (released radionuclides, release rate, and release period) to the database of dispersion-calculation results prepared in advance without specifying source term. With this function, it is easy to compare results by applying many kinds of source term with monitoring data, and to find out the optimum source term. By preparing a database by this calculation with past long-term meteorological data, we can immediately get dispersion-calculation results for various source term and meteorological conditions. This database is useful for pre-accident planning, such as optimization of a monitoring plan and understanding of events to be supposed in considering emergency countermeasures.
5G Positioning - A Machine Learning Approach

In urban environments, cellular network-based positioning of user equipment (ue) is a challenging task, especially in frequently occurring non-line-of-sight (nlos) conditions. This paper investigates the use of two machine learning methods – neural networks and random forests – to estimate the position of ue in nlos using best received reference signal beam power measurements. We evaluated the suggested positioning methods using data collected from a fifth-generation cellular network (5g) testbed provided by Ericsson. A statistical test to detect nlos conditions with a probability of detection that is close to 90% is suggested. We show that knowledge of the antenna are crucial for accurate position estimation. In addition, our results show that even with a limited set of training data and one 5g transmission point, it is possible to position ue within 10 meters with 80% accuracy.
Knowledge workers’ stated preferences for important characteristics of activity-based workspaces

ABSTRACT It is important for organizations to support employees with suitable workspaces during different activities. Increasingly the activity-based office is seen as the optimal solution, as it provides people with choice between different types of workspaces to perform specific activities. This study addresses the trade-offs knowledge workers make when choosing a workspace for performing three different categories of activities (individual concentration work, informal interactions, and formal interactions). A stated choice experiment was performed through a questionnaire among 251 Dutch knowledge workers in 14 organizations, measuring preferences for hypothetical workspaces described by their six most relevant aspects. Multinomial logit models were estimated to identify the workspace preferences during each activity. Additionally, Latent class models were estimated to find possible segments of workers with specific preferences that need to be supported differently by workplace managers. Findings showed that preferences for psychosocial design aspects (noise, workspace enclosure and control) were more important for workspace selection than indoor environmental quality aspects. They also show more differences between specific activities. Also, not everybody finds full enclosure important for individual concentrated work, and relatively older employees appear to be more critical about workspace suitability to support both formal and informal interaction.
Immediate role of two yoga-based breathing technique on state anxiety in patients suffering from anxiety disorder: A self as control pilot study

Objective: To evaluate immediate effect of Nadisodhana Pranayama on state anxiety in patients suffering with anxiety disorder. Materials and Methods: The study was performed on psychiatric participants (male = 10; female = 12) with age range of 18 to 49 years, age mean ± standard deviation (30.22 ± 09.08). The baseline data were used. The self as control design was followed participants participated in Nadisodhana and Breath awareness for 10 min. the same time for two consecutive days. The sequence of the session was assigned randomly to the participants. The state anxiety was assessed using state-trait anxiety inventory (STAI) before and immediately after each session. Results: Within-group comparison showed that due to alternate nostril breathing and breath awareness, STAI scores reduced or significant reduction of STAI scores in both groups (P < 0.001). In between-group comparison baseline was statistically matched (P = 0.596) whereas after intervention there was significant difference in STAI scores (P < 0.001; Mann–Whitney test). The percentage change of state anxiety was 25% after Nadisodhana whereas 8% after breath awareness. Conclusion: This pilot study shows that both Nadisodhana and breath awareness are effective mind-body practices to reduce state anxiety in patients suffering from anxiety neurosis. However, the immediate effect in reducing state anxiety was better after Nadisodhana (25%) compared to breath awareness (8%).
Guttate Psoriasis Induced by Infliximab in a Child with Crohn's Disease

strong clinical significance for the cause and the mechanism of Crohn’s disease. More and more evidence has suggested that gut bacteria play a critical role in the development of inflammatory bowel disease, and Crohn’s disease seems to develop in the intestine largely as a result of aberrant interaction of gut bacteria and their components with the host. If this is true, we would have to answer how Crohn’s disease with the same nature occurred in the mouth and esophagus, where the amount of bacteria is very limited. Lesions of the intestine can usually be found at the same time or eventually show up in patients with “Crohn’s disease of the esophagus or the mouth. ” 5,6 It seems that lesions of the esophagus and mouth are more likely to be manifestations of intestinal Crohn’s disease rather to have originated locally. If this is the case, the lesions of the esophagus and mouth should probably be called oral or esophageal manifestations (or complications) of Crohn’s disease rather Crohn’s disease of the esophagus or the mouth, just like the uveitis in Crohn’s patients would be better called a manifestation of Crohn’s disease in the eye rather Crohn’s disease of the eye. Saying that Crohn’s disease can occur anywhere in the digestive tract seems to be a convenient but potentially misleading statement.