Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of Maturity Level of E-Procurement Application Systems

The availability of service levels and informationtechnology governance supports immensely influences theperformance and competitiveness of the companies. The value ofthe maturity level of the information technology governance isgoing to affect the simplicity and the smoothness of punctuallyobtaining relevant and accurate information in the process ofmanagerial decision making. This research aims to cognise thematurity level and provides recommendations of the model ofinformation technology governance, particularly the electronicapplication system of procurement at DS (Deliver and Support)Domain through the use of COBIT 4.1 Framework. The result ofthis research reflects that the lowest value of maturity level goesto DS4 (Ensure Continuous Service) Process, i.e. 1.750. Theinformation technology governance of DS4 possesses theconnection between the control objective inputs comprising PO2,PO9, AI2, AI4, and DS1, and the control objective outputsconsisting of PO9, DS1, DS8, DS9, DS11, and ME1. To be moreeffective in reaching the third maturity level (i.e. defined process)with the rounding index of 2.50, processes linked to DS4 arerequired to build a relationship with the third party as theinformation service provider with a fine quality, to monitor theservice delivery through verification, and to ensure sustainableconformity and compliance.
Clinical study of nimotuzumab and three dimensional conformal radiotherapy in the treatment of recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma

Objective To investigate efficacy and tolerability of nimotuzumab in combination with three dimensional conformal radiotherapy in recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma.Methods 32 cases of recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma were randomly divided into control group and experimental group,16 cases in each group.Control group was treated with conventional concomitant fractionated radiation (60-70 Gy in 2 Gy fractions) and 2 cycles of cisplatin 20 mg/m2 (d1-4) every 3 weeks.Nimotuzumab was added at a dose of 100 mg i.v. weekly for 6-7 weeks at the beginning of radiotherapy in experimental group.Results The response rate (RR) and the disease control rate (DCR) of control group were 43.75％ and 68.75％ respectively,while those of experimental group were 50％ and 75％ respectively,without significant differences between two groups.The most common reported adverse events were lymphopenia and gastrointestinal reactions,with significant difference between two groups.The most frequent nimotuzumab-related adverse events were fever (25％),hypotension (18.75％) and rash (18.75％),which didn' t disturb the therapy.Conclusion Nimotuzumab in combination with three dimensional conformal radiotherapy is well-tolerated and feasible for recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma,worthy of clinical application. Key words: Recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma; Nimotuzumab; Three dimensional conformal radiotherapy; Cisplatin
The right displacement of the abomasum complicated with abomasitis in a calf

In this case, it was intended to define the right displacement of the abomasum complicated with abomasitis in 45 days old unweaned Brown Swiss male calf with clinical and ultrasonographic examination and further to report the operative treatment results. Metallic ping and splashing sounds were heard on the right side in the percussion of the 10-13 intercostal space. Right abomasal displacement was confirmed by ultrasonography. After the diagnosis of the illness, its treatment was done operatively through the right abdominal wall. During the operation, approximately 6 L content was emptied from the abomasum. Edema, ulceration and inflammation were seen on the abomasum wall. As a result, it was determined that abomasitis could develop together with the displacement of the abomasum to the right, which is rarely seen in calves. Successful results can be obtained by bringing the abomasum to its normal position during the treatment made through the right abdominal wall.
Phospholipase A2-Mediated Preparation of Phosphatidylcholine Containing Ricinoleic Acid And Its Anti-Inflammatory Effect in Vitro

Ricinoleic acid (RA) is a type of fatty acid found in castor oil and has been known to have anti-inflammatory effects Phospholipids are useful functional compounds in food/medical fields due to their amphiphilic property and biocompatibility. The purpose of this study was to prepare phospholipid containing RA and to evaluate the compound’s antiinflammatory activity in vitro. Lyso-phosphatidylcholine (LPC) from egg yolk was subjected to phospholipase A2-mediated esterification for the preparation of phosphatidylcholine containing RA (RA-PC). The prepared RA-PC was then evaluated for its anti-inflammatory activity against the murine macrophage-like cell line RAW264.7. Using glycerol as solvent and formamide as water mimic, RA-PC was successfully prepared. Upon optimizing the molar ratio (RA/LPC), the amount of glycerol, and the reaction time, a maximum yield of 57.5 mol% was obtained. A dose dependent decrease in the expression levels of IL-6 and IL-1β was observed upon addition of RA-PC into the culture medium of RAW264.7. Down regulation of gene expression was higher for RA-PC than for RA or Soy-PC, which suggests that the anti-inflammatory effects of RA were improved following phosphatidylation. Our data suggest that RA-PC is a potential compound for use as an antiinflammatory agent. Keywords—anti-inflammatory, phospholipase A2, ricinoleic acid
Fundamentals of Inhomogeneous Fluids

Development of theories of inhomogeneous fluids, J.S. Rowlinson statistical mechanical sum rules, J.R. Henderson density functionals in the theory of non-uniform fluids, R. Evans integral equation theories for inhomogeneous fluids, Douglas Henderson inhomogeneous two-dimensional plasmas, B. Jancovici statistical mechanics of electrolytes at interfaces, L. Blum and Douglas Henderson wetting experiments, Carl Franck fluids between walls and in pores, Marcelo Lozada-Cassou freezing, A.D.J. Haymet nucleation, David W. Oxtoby liquid crystals, J.F. Marko nature of microemulsion, K.A. Dawson and Christopher J. Mundy kinetic theory of strongly inhomogeneous fluids, H. Ted Davis.
L'administration de la midodrine permet-elle de raccourcir la durée de sevrage de la noradrénaline chez les patients en état de choc septique. Une étude observationnelle rétrospective

Objectifs : la midodrine , un vasoconstricteur alpha mimetique per os, est un traitementefficace de l'hypotension arterielle associee a une dysautonomie et du syndrome hepato renal chez le patient cirrhotique. Le sevrage prolonge des catecholamines, frequemment rencontre dans le choc septique, est un facteur pronostic certain. La dysautonomie rencontree dans le sepsis modifie le tonus vasomoteur pouvant participer a la difficulte de sevrage. Ainsi, nous avons evalue l'impact de l'administration de la midodrine sur la duree de sevrage de la noradrenaline dans les etats de choc septique.Type d'etude : observationnelle, retrospective, bicentriquePatients : La duree de sevrage de la noradrenaline d'une cohorte controle de patients en choc septique a ete comparee a une cohorte retrospective de patients en choc septique qui ont recu la midodrine. La periode de sevrage prolongee a ete definie par des doses de noradrenaline > 0 et inferieur ou egal 0,24 mu g/kg/min pendant une duree superieure ou egale a 24 heures. Les patients des deux cohortes ont ete apparies sur le score IGS 2, l'âge, le sexe, l'administration de corticoides et la duree d'administration de noradrenaline a des doses > 0,24 mu g/kg/min. Lesresultats sont exprimes en medianes et valeurs extremes.Resultats : de Janvier 2008 a Janvier 2013, 29 patients ont recu de la midodrine dans le cadrede sevrage prolonge de noradrenaline. 19/29 d'entre eux ont ete apparies avec 19/45 patientsdu groupe controle. La midodrine a ete administre pendant 52% (13-73) de la periode desevrage. Les patients des deux groupes ont presente un score IGS 2 eleve (groupe midodrine :55 [45-78] vs 64 [50-68], p = 0,58) et 89 % ont recu de la ventilation mecanique. La periodede sevrage de noradrenaline a ete prolongee dans le groupe midodrine : 11 jours [8-15] contre6 jours [4-9] dans le groupe temoin (p = 0,017). La ventilation mecanique a pu etre sevreeapres 19 jours [13-38] chez les patients recevant la midodrine vs 7 jours [6-11] dans le groupetemoin (p = 0,005). La mortalite hospitaliere n'etait pas significativement differente entre lesdeux groupes, mais la duree du sejour en reanimation a ete allongee dans le groupemidodrine: 25 jours [15-38] contre 11 jours [8-15] dans le groupe temoin (p = 0,001). Conclusions : Dans ce travail retrospectif, l'administration de la midodrine chez les patientsen etat de choc septique ne permet pas de raccourcir la duree de sevrage de la noradrenalinemais prolonge la duree de sejour en reanimation
Modified unilateral laminotomy for bilateral decompression of lumbar spinal stenosis

Objective To describe the technique and therapeutic effect of modified unilateral laminotomy for bilateral decompression (M-ULBD) for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Methods A total of 56 patients with LSS were randomly divided into group A and B.The 27 patients in group A (15 males and 12 females,with an average age of 59.4 years) underwent M-ULBD.The other 29 patients in group B (18 males and 11 females,with an average age of 61.6 years) received conventional laminectomy.JOA score of low back pain,VAS,CPK three days after operation,pre-and post-operative cross-sectional areas of multifidus were used to evaluate the clinical results.Results A total of 45 patients (21 in group A and 24 in group B) completed 2 years of follow-up.The preoperative VAS of low back pain,leg pain,numbness,JOA score and cross-sectional areas of multifidus were 5.6±1.7,7.1±0.4,11.6±2.6,5.8±1.8 cm2 in group A and 6.2±1.2,7.9±1.3,10.9±1.0,6.1±2.0 cm2 in group B.There was no significant difference in preoperative data between both groups.The union of split spinous process was observed in all cases 6months later according to computed tomography.The postoperative CPK was lower in group A.The postoperative JOA and VAS scores in both groups were improved significantly compared with the corresponding preoperative ones.The VAS of leg pain,numbness,JOA score,and JOA recover rate in latest follow-up were 1.3±0.2,1.5±0.7,26.7±2.1,86.1％±3.1％ in group A,and 1.7±0.3,2.0±1.3,24.3±2.5,83.6％±6.4％ in group B,respectively.All these data have no difference between group A and B.The VAS of low back pain and atrophy rate of multifidus were 1.0±0.5,6.4％±1.2％ in group A,and 2.6±0.7,15.7％±3.0％ in group B respectively.All these data are lower in group A.Conclusion Our two years follow-up shows that this method is efficient for lumbar spinal stenosis treatment,however,it still need long term follow-up and to compare with other modified methods. Key words: Lumbar vertebrae; Spinal stenosis; Decompression, surgical; Laminectomy
First evidence of holocrine secretory mechanism in granular ducts inmouse mandibular gland

The mouse mandibular gland contains granular ducts, which possess a particular structure. They are termed granular ducts because they contain numerous granules in the cells lining them, having a secretory activity. We aimed to assess the secretory mechanism in granular ducts. Consequently, we harvested the mandibular glands from five male mice and processed them for histological investigations. A large number of cells appeared intact, without obvious distortions or disruptions in the cell membrane. Based on the morphological aspect, these cells either transferred the secretory product through exocytosis or were in "standby" mode. There were cells that presented prominent bulges of the apical pole, thus suggesting an apocrine mechanism. Some cells presented discontinuities in the apical pole and a tendency of granule transfer towards the lumen. According to the morphological aspects, these cells eliminated the secretory product through a holocrine mechanism. The morphological aspects noticed in this study revealed that the release of secretory products in some cells lining the granular ducts in the mouse mandibular gland can also be achieved through a holocrine mechanism.
EFFECT OF TEMPERATURES ON THE DRYING BEHAVIORS AND QUALITY OF CITRUS PEELS

The changes in citrus peels (CP) moisture content, drying rate, moisture ratio, drying time and energy consumption at various drying air temperatures was studied. The effect of drying temperatures and residual moisture contents on the quality of CP after drying was also evaluated. The test samples were dried in a laboratory scale hot air dryer at air temperature in the range of 40–70oC and a constant air velocity of 1m/s to desired moisture for save storage and final moisture level of drying conditions. Cakes prepared from blendes containing different proportion (0, 10, 15 and 20%) of dried orange and mandarin peels were also evaluated for chemical composition and sensory attributes. The results indicated that, the drying temperature was very effective in removing moisture from citrus peels. The drying time was decreased by 50% and specific energy consumption decreased by about 28.5% with increasing drying temperature from 40 to70oC for drying citrus peels. The simple exponential equation satisfactorily described the drying behavior of CP as indicated by the higher coefficient of determination.The optimal drying temperature was 60°C to reach 10±0.2%, w.b, moisture level, which reduced drying time and saved energy consumption and product quality. Meanwhile, overdrying to reach final moisture levels of citrus peels (5.4±0.2%)with higher drying air temperature sharply increased the losses of vitamin C, carotenoids and essential oils. Incorporation 15% of dried orange and mandarin peels in cakes formula increased dietary fiber by 33.5 and 29.6%, ether extract by 2.9 and 4.6% and ash by 30.6 and 29.0%, respectively, while protein and total carbohydrates contents were slightly decreased. Highly acceptable cakes could be obtained by incorporating 15% of orange and mandarin peels dried to 10%, w.b. , moisture content in the cakes formulation and it can be used as value-added food ingredients.
Méthodologie de l'Enquête sur les personnes ayant une maladie chronique au Canada – composante de l'hypertension de 2009

de la sante´ publique du Canada. Mots-cle´s : enqueˆte e´pide´miologique, hypertension, maladie chronique, collecte de donne´es, enqueˆtes sur la sante´, questionnaires, Enqueˆte sur la sante´ dans les collectivite´s canadiennes
Modélisation et simulation multi échelle des effets de taille et des couplages électromécaniques dans les nanostructures

Les nanostructures, et en particulier les nanofils semi-conducteurs, ont suscite ces dernieres annees un tres grand interet pour de nombreuses applications comme les systemes de recuperation d'energie ou les capteurs de tres haute precision. Dans de telles structures des experimentations et des calculs theoriques ab-initio ont mis en evidence des effets de taille, pouvant modifier significativement les proprietes electromecaniques pour des diametres de fils en dessous de 10 nm. L'objectif de ce travail de these est de proposer des modelisations multi echelle des nanostructures electromecaniques, telles que les nanofils ioniques et des nanocomposites stratifies, permettant de reproduire les effets de taille associes a l'echelle nanometrique dans un cadre continu, en se basant sur des calculs ab-initio pour identifier et valider les modeles. Dans une premiere partie, les effets de surface dans des nanofils piezoelectriques isoles homogenes sont modelises. Une approche multi echelle est developpee, incluant une modelisation continue des nanofils en prenant en compte une energie de surface supplementaire dans un cadre piezoelectrique, dont les parametres associes sont identifies par calculs ab-initio. Pour cela, une procedure basee sur un modele de films minces est developpee, permettant au travers de calculs ab-initio sur des films d'epaisseurs successives d'isoler l'energie volumique et de surface, et d'en deduire les coefficients elastiques et piezoelectriques de surface. Les equations du modele continu sont ensuite resolues par une methode d'elements finis incluant des elements de surface adaptes. Le modele multi echelle continu est compare a des calculs ab-initio impliquant des modeles atomistiques complets de nanofils de differents diametres (de 0,6 a 3,9 nm) pour valider les effets de taille des proprietes electromecaniques. Dans une deuxieme partie, des modeles multi echelles sont construits en vue de modeliser les effets de taille pour des nanostructures heterogenes. Ces structures incluent des nanofils revetus, ou des nanocomposites stratifies. Pour les nanofils avec heterogeneites radiales, l'approche precedemment developpee est etendue au cas des surfaces revetues, et le modele continu fait intervenir une energie de surface incluant les effets du revetement. Pour les nanocomposites stratifies AlN/GaN, les effets de taille observes par calculs ab-initio sont dus a des effets d'interface et induisent des proprietes elastiques dependantes des epaisseurs des couches. Un modele de materiau homogeneise continu est propose, incluant un modele d'interface imparfaite, permettant d'inclure les effets de taille, identifie par calculs ab-initio. Dans une derniere partie, des applications a des systemes de nanogenerateurs a base de nanofils sont proposees, faisant intervenir des ensembles de nanofils alignes dans une matrice polymere et surmontes par une feuille de graphene. Les approches precedemment developpees sont utilisees pour modeliser ces structures par elements finis
New Secondary Batteries Utilizing Electronically Conductive Polypyrrole Cathode. Ph.D. Thesis

To gain a better understanding of the dynamic behavior in electronically conducting polypyrroles and to provide guidance toward designs of new secondary batteries based on these polymers, two mathematical models are developed; one for the potentiostatically controlled switching behavior of polypyrrole film, and one for the galvanostatically controlled charge/discharge behavior of lithium/polypyrrole secondary battery cell. The first model is used to predict the profiles of electrolyte concentrations, charge states, and electrochemical potentials within the thin polypyrrole film during switching process as functions of applied potential and position. Thus, the detailed mechanisms of charge transport and electrochemical reaction can be understood. Sensitivity analysis is performed for independent parameters, describing the physical and electrochemical characteristic of polypyrrole film, to verify their influences on the model performance. The values of independent parameters are estimated by comparing model predictions with experimental data obtained from identical conditions. The second model is used to predict the profiles of electrolyte concentrations, charge state, and electrochemical potentials within the battery system during charge and discharge processes as functions of time and position. Energy and power densities are estimated from model predictions and compared with existing battery systems. The independent design criteria on the charge and discharge performance of the cell are provided by studying the effects of design parameters.
Analytical investigation of adducts formed by deoxyribonucleic acid with chemical xenobiotics of food interest

Investigation of chemical xenobiotics of food interest is of major importance for food safety and for public health. In this context classes of substances, specific reactions of biotransformation (with the xenobiodegradation and xenobiosynthesis phases) and the harmful effects of xenobotics on the organism are presented. With reference to the analytical methods applied in the investigation of the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)-food xenobiotics adducts, the physico-chemical methods used, the facilities offered by them and the applicability in the genomic technologies are discussed succinctly. Also, the predictive character of data for pathological risk assessment is highlighted.
Study of chemical composition and larvicidal efficacy of secondary metabolites from aromatic phytoextracts against dengue vector: Aedes aegypti (Linn) (Diptera: Culicidae)

Mosquitoes have not only threatened human health but also adversely affect human and wild life as they act as vector for many deadly diseases. Among vector mosquito Aedes aegypti plays a key vector role to transmit viral diseases viz. Dengue, Zika, Yellow Fever and Chikunguniya. The present scenario for vector control strategies exposes the fact of rise in resistance index of mosquitoes against various available synthetic insecticides and also nonresponsive to bacterial larvicides. To overcome these circumstances, more emphasis should be given to bio-control strategies using secondary metabolites from plant extracts; since, they are enriched in bioactive components with larvicidal activity. Present study analyzed chemical composition and larvicidal efficacy of flowers of Gliricidia sepium and seeds of Annona squamosa in methanolic and hexane extracts. The bioassay for larvicidal activity was carried out using II, III, IV instar larvae of Aedes aegypti. It was observed that early instar stages showed more sensitivity to EOs as compared to later immature developing stages. The lowest LC50 values shown by second, third, fourth instar larvae in methanol extract of Gliricidia sepium as 38.01ppm, 45.65 ppm, 60.25 ppm respectively whereas highest LC50 values against II, III, IV instar larvae of Aedes aegypti were 77.62 ppm, 95.40 ppm, 128.82 ppm respectively in hexane extract of Annona squamosa. EOs of Gliricidia sepium can be used as an effective biolarvicide to control mosquitoes as environment friendly solution.
Large-eddy simulations of a S826 airfoil with the Discontinuous Galerkin Method

The aim of the present work is to improve the understanding of low Reynolds flow physics by performing Large-Eddy Simulations (LES) of the NREL S826 airfoil. The paper compares the results obtained with a novel high order code based on the Discontinuous Galerkin Method (ArgoDG) and a recent experiment performed at the Technical University of Denmark. Chordwise pressure evolutions, integrated lift and drag forces are compared at Reynolds number 4.10 4 and angles of attack (AoA) 10 and 12 degrees. Important differences are observed between the simulations and the experiment. These differences are, however, partially explained by the strong sensitivity to the tunnel environment. To overcome this source of error, the ArgoDG LES results are also compared to LES performed with the Finite Volume Method (FVM) code EllipSys3D, a well established wind turbine Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) code. The similarity of the results obtained by these two inherently different methodologies provide strong confidence in the validity of the computations.