Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effective Web Based Paperless Meeting Management Process for University Systems in Sri Lanka

At present computer-based systems are used by most of the universities around the world but then, these systems are still paper-based which involves physical paper occurrence. Currently, most of the universities are suffering obstacles in meeting management due to using paper-based or semi-automated systems. A survey is conducted that drafted some fundamental characteristics required to implement a successful paperless environment. The paper describes the development of a prototype that can be used in a mobile environment and a web application using a barcode reading technique as an identification token of an attendee for a meeting. The gain in reduced work can in some cases be quite in-built and, in some cases, needs to be analyzed. During the development of the prototype, the author gained new knowledge in mobile operating systems as well as attendee -driven approach, which is important as the meeting industry attempts to reduce the use of resources by making it more attendee-driven. This study was based on a total sample of 3 faculties in the university of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. The results of this study suggested that university tends to focus more on perceived convenience of use on conducting meetings and the analyze attendances have more influence on intention to use of meeting management system. The existence of a paperless meeting management system can be achieved presently than its application in the university system with committed efforts by management and decision-makers in the general university system in Srilanka.So, it could be concluded that providing more technological facilities with infrastructure would increase the positive attitude towards using meeting management system among university systems and behavioral intent to use.
Characterization and phylogenetic analysis of the complete mitochondrial genome of the human pathogenic fungus Cryptococcus sp. (Tremellales: Cryptococcaceae)

Abstract In the present study, the complete mitogenome of Cryptococcus sp. were sequenced and assembled. The complete mitogenome of Cryptococcus sp. was composed of circular DNA molecules, with a total length of 30,029 bp. The base composition of this mitochondrial genome is as follows: A (31.94%), T (34.89%), G (15.97%), and C (17.21%). The mitogenome contains 20 protein-coding genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes (rRNA), and 22 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes. Phylogenetic analysis showed that the mitogenome of the Cryptococcus sp. exhibited a closest relationship with Cryptococcus gattii.
Dynamic searchable symmetric encryption schemes with forward and backward security

Dynamic searchable symmetric encryption (DSSE) is helpful to users with limited storage. In DSSE, the users are able to perform search and update queries on the ciphertext which stored on the cloud server. However, DSSE may suffer from file-injection attacks and leak information after deletion. In order to solve these problems, DSSE schemes with forward security and/or backward security have been proposed. In this paper, we propose two efficient DSSE schemes. The first one supports forward security using binary tree as the basic data structure. The second one uses puncturable encryption to achieve both forward and backward privacy.
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE OF CLIMATE CHANGES

Global climate changes have and will have different outcomes which will impact the human population, such as natural disasters, or human-induced, environmental degradation. Solutions to a large number of environmental problems lie in human behavior, and behavior is, by its definition, the subject of the study of psychology. Therefore, in addition to natural changes (such as solar radiation or sea currents), the human factor becomes the object of two-sides study - on the one hand, as a cause of climate changes, and on the other, as the one on which the same changes have their impact (on physical and mental health). Such studies require a complex methodology, interdisciplinarity and, often, significant financial resources. It should be kept in mind that global climate change and its impact cannot be directly perceived, but only through certain indicators, such as, for example, circadian, seasonal or regional temperature variations and their impact on the psycho-physical status of individuals. Research on the effects of climate change has shown that certain types of individuals may develop different types of mental dysfunctions, as a consequence of those climate changes, like the reduction of emotional balance, anxiety, depression, generalized or specific stress conditions, etc. Although it is not possible to feel the climate change directly, thanks to the previous knowledge it is possible to prepare to those changes, to the extent that the adaptability of the human organism allows it, and to respond adequately to them. These preparations involve knowledge regarding those changes and management of the interaction of man and his environment, whether it is natural or artificial, made by people themselves.
How to beat the boss: Game Workers Unite in Britain

This article provides an overview of the growth of game worker organising in Britain. These workers have not previously been organised in a trade union, but over the last 2 years, they have developed a campaign to unionise their sector and launched a legal trade union branch. This is a powerful example of so-called ‘greenfield’ organising, beyond the reach of existing trade unions and with workers who have not previously been members. The article provides an outline of the industry, the launch of the Game Workers Unite international network, the growth of the division in Britain as well as their formation as a branch of the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain. The aim is to draw out lessons for both the videogames industry, as well as other non-unionised industries, showing how the traditions of trade unionism can be translated and developed in new contexts.
Chronic Kidney Disease - An Overview

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide public health problem. It is recognized as a common condition that is associated with risk Development of ESRD (end stage renal disease). In India, there is a rising incidence and prevalence of kidney failure, with poor outcomes. The most common causes of CKD are Diabetes mellitus, systemic hypertension and chronic Glomerulonephritis. Together, these cause approximately 75% of all adult cases. CKD may be initially without specific symptoms. As the kidney function declines steadily symptoms appear progressively which may be fatigue, anorexia, nausea, pruritis, i.e. CKD can have multisystem manifestations. Early identification of patients with kidney disease is recommended, as measures may be instituted to slow progression and mitigate cardiovascular risk. Keywords: CKD, Identification, Complications
Difusão espaço-tempo do dengue no Município do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, no período de 2000-2013

Resumo: A cidade do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, apresenta elevado potencial de receptividade para a introducao, disseminacao e persistencia da transmissao de dengue. A ocupacao do municipio conformou um mosaico heterogeneo e diversificado, com distribuicao vetorial diferenciada entre e dentro dos bairros, proporcionando epidemias distintas nesta escala de observacao. Este trabalho busca identificar essas epidemias e o padrao de difusao da transmissao do dengue sob a dimensao de tempo e espaco. Foi utilizado um modelo para a identificacao de epidemias considerando os anos e meses de pico epidemico, a distribuicao espacial e a permanencia das epidemias levando-se em conta o periodo de janeiro de 2000 a dezembro de 2013. Foram contabilizados 495 picos epidemicos, e na escala de tempo evidenciou-se maior ocorrencia nos meses de marco, abril e fevereiro, respectivamente. Alguns bairros parecem apresentar um quadro persistente de incidencia de dengue e o comportamento da difusao da doenca permite identificar trajetorias e meses oportunos para a intervencao.
FGF23 and Malnutrition in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients: A Single-CenterStudy

Background: Malnutrition is a prevalent complication in patients on maintenance hemodialysis and is considered a major risk factor for mortality in those patients. FGF23 has also been associated with mortality in dialysis patients. Little is known about the association between FGF23 and malnutrition in such patients. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to investigate possible relationship between FGF23 and malnutrition in maintenance hemodialysis patients. 85 patients on maintenance hemodialysis were studied. In addition to routine laboratory parameters, serum intact fibroblast growth factor-23 levels were done, and anthropometric measures were done after reaching dry weight which included MAC, WC and WHR. BMI was calculated for all patients. SGADMS (Subjective Global Assessment -Dialysis Malnutrition Score) was calculated based on medical history and clinical examination. Results: The mean BMI was 20.2 ± 3 kg/m2. The mean hemoglobin level was 9.7 ± 2 g/dl. The mean serum calcium level was 7.6 ± 1 mg/dl. The mean serum albumin was 3.9 ± 1 g/dl. The mean mid-arm circumference was 22.9 ± 2 cm. The mean waist circumference was 90.5 ± 11 cm. The mean malnutrition score was 28.2 ± 3 points. FGF23 levels ranged from 13.5 to 675 ng/L, and accordingly patients were divided into four quartiles. Patients in the lowest FGF23 quartile showed the shortest dialysis vintage, lowest serum calcium, phosphorus, creatinine, albumin, total proteins, MAC, and the highest iPTH level. The highest malnutrition score was associated with the lowest FGF23 quartile. There was highly significant positive correlation between FGF23 level and each of BMI, WHR (p=0.006 and 0.001 respectively) and a highly significant negative correlation with malnutrition score (p=0.000). Conclusion: Low FGF23 levels may be associated with malnutrition in maintenance hemodialysis patients. FGF23 used in conjunction with other objective nutritional assessment tools may be of value in determining nutritional status of hemodialysis patients.
NIMG-61QUANTITATIVE MRI MORPHOLOGIC CHARACTERISTICS AND QUANTITATIVE HISTOLOGIC PROFILES IN SURGICALLY PROVEN RADIATION NECROSIS VERSUS RECURRENT BRAIN TUMOR

BACKGROUND: Distinguishing radiation necrosis (RTN) from recurrent brain tumor (RBT) by standard MRI morphology poses significant challenges. In addition, histologic features associated with RTN and RBT have not been quantified, leading to diagnostic imprecision at lesion resection. We quantitated morphologic MRI characteristics and histologic features in RTN and RBT in irradiated brain tumor patients undergoing lesion resection of imaging progression. METHODS: Retrospective review of irradiated brain tumor patients with imaging progression identified at lesion resection to be predominant RTN (>80% radiation necrosis) or predominant RBT ( >80% active tumor). Two neuroradiologists blinded to diagnosis quantitated (0, 75%) presurgical MRI features. A profile of histologic findings was similarly scored by one neuropathologist blinded to diagnosis. RESULTS: Study group includes 54 cases for MRI review (30 RBT, 20 RTN) and 38 for histology review (20 RBT and 18 RTN). In a multivariate model of quantitated imaging features, probabilities that RTN and RBT can be estimated in glioma patients are 71% for RBT, 65% for RTN via ROC analysis. T1 hyperintensity, necrosis, spreading wavefront and "Swiss cheese/soap bubble" appearance are moderately correlated with RTN. In brain metastasis, 89% of RTN and 70% of RBT cases are correctly classified. In pathology specimens, significant differences in severity of zonal geographic necrosis in glioma (p = 0.002) and metastasis (p = 0.012) and severity of vascular hyalinization in glioma (p= 0.44) were identified. Fibrinoid and coagulative necrosis and vessel wall thickening were not significantly different in RTN versus RBT. CONCLUSIONS: Quantitative assessment of morphologic MRI abnormalities can assist in distinguishing RTN from RBT, especially in brain metastasis. Quantitative assessment of histologic features identified features significantly correlated with RTN versus RBT. A larger sample size is needed to confirm these findings and is ongoing. Grant support: UL1 RR024989 from NCRR/NIH
Sistema de Apoio à Avaliação de Atividades de Programação por Reconhecimento Automático de Modelos de Soluções

O desenvolvimento de um programa de computador é um processo de resolução de problema que resulta em várias possibilidades de soluções. Dessa forma, a avaliação de exercícios de programação demanda muito esforço do professor tanto na avaliação manual, quando analisam-se várias possibilidades de soluções, quanto na avaliação automática, quando vários modelos de soluções devem ser fornecidos como entradas. Com o objetivo de auxiliar professores na identificação de modelos de soluções a partir de programas desenvolvidos por alunos, este trabalho propõe um sistema baseado em clustering para reconhecimento de modelos de soluções e para mapeamento dessas soluções em escores atribuídos por professores. Os primeiros experimentos de aplicação desse sistema em duas bases de programas desenvolvidos por estudantes de programação apresentaram resultados promissores.
Life with Female Partners after Mastectomy: the Perception of Ghanaian Men

Breast cancer has been described as a couple’s illness due to the impact it poses on victims and their spouses. A qualitative study was therefore conducted to explore the perception of five married Ghanaian men regarding life with their female partners following mastectomy. Content analysis of transcribed interview data revealed that mastectomy affect men’s perception of their partner’s body image, sexuality and coping mechanisms. However, the fear of unknown outcomes of frank communications prevented them from engaging in such discourse with their partners. Future studies should examine spouses whose wives have lost both breasts to ascertain their reality.
Petrov-Galerkin Projection-Based Model Reduction with an Optimized Test Space

Computational modeling is a pillar of modern aerospace research and is increasingly becoming more important in the engineering process as computer technology and numerical methods grow more powerful and sophisticated. However, computational modeling remains expensive for many aerospace engineering problems, such as large-scale aeroservoelastic control problems and multidisciplinary design optimization. Model reduction methods have therefore garnered interest as an alternative means of preserving high-fidelity in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) at a much lower computational cost. Specifically, projection-based model reduction methods seek to identify highly-important modes of a full-order model (FOM), for use in a projection of the FOM to a low-rank but highlyaccurate reduced model. Many projection-based model reduction techniques are based on proper-orthogonal decomposition (POD), in which the approximation/trial basis is obtained from a singular value decomposition of a set of solution samples of the full-order model. Many applications derived from POD use a Galerkin approach, in that the test space used to project the equations is the same as the trial space. Yet, research has shown accuracy and stability benefits of using a Petrov-Galerkin approach, in which the test and trial spaces are different. An active area of research concerns the determination of this test space. This paper adapts methods for defining test functions for discontinuous Petrov-Galkerin PDE systems to the case of reduced models. Following the derivation, a steady linear model reduction example is used to verify the mathematical framework presented. Following this, a steady nonlinear problem and an unsteady nonlinear problem are presented to test the robustness of the optimal test space and to compare the method’s performance to the performance of other commonly-used POD methods.
Konsep Pendidikan Profetik Menurut K.H. Ahmad Dahlan

Pendidikan adalah keniscayaan bagi manusia, keutuhan didalam pendidikan menuntut adanya keselarasan antara teori dan fakta, keseimbangan dunia dan akhirat, serta pemahaman terstruktur mengenai konsep kehidupan. Pertanyaannya kemudian, pendidikan seperti apakah untuk mewujudkannya? Dalam hal ini, berbagai konsep pendidikan telah diuji-cobakan, namun fakta dilapangan tidaklah selaras atau minimal mendekati dari tujuan yang diharapkan. Persoalan yang hendak dijawab melalui penelitian ini, sebagaimana telah diuraikan, akan dikaji melalui gagasan K.H. Ahmad Dahlan selaku manusia amal untuk kemudian dikonfirmasikan dalam format pendidikan yang sesuai dengan nilai-nilai kenabian (profetik). Pendidikan profetik yang bertujuan terciptanya manusia terbaik (khaira ummah) dengan basis humanisasi (nilai kemanusiaan), liberasi (nilai pembebasan), serta transendental (nilai ketuhanan) merupakan tawaran bagi format pendidikan dewasa ini, dimana manusia telah kehilangan jati dirinya, kebebasan hidup, serta terlepas hubungannya dengan Tuhan. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian studi pustaka (library research) dengan memfokuskan diri untuk mengumpulkan, menganalisis, menyajikan serta menyimpulkan informasi berkaitan dengan pemikiran tokoh. Sumber data terdiri dari sumber data primer, yakni berbagai macam karya yang membahas tentang tokoh penelitian, dan referensi lain terkait sebagai sumber sekunder penelitian (konteks dari diskursus penelitian). Dalam hal ini, peneliti menggunakan teori pendidikan profetik Moh. Roqib. Hasil penelitian mencerminkan bahwa K.H. Ahmad Dahlan hendak menjadikan dimensi profetik (humanisasi, liberasi, dan transendensi) sebagai landasan sekaligus acuan dalam membangun umat sehingga terwujud masyarakat sebenar-benarnya. Disisi lain, K.H. Ahmad Dahlan mengharuskan format pendidikan untuk melahirkan manusia utuh yang intelek-ulama atau ulama-intelek, berpandangan luas dengan menguasai berbagai ilmu, serta mampu menjadi pendidik sekaligus pelajar diberbagai situasi, keadaan dan tempat melalui pengamalan ilmu yang telah didapatkan. Menurutnya, semua ini dapat terwujud melalui pengelolaan sistem yang terorganisir secara baik, dapat mengikuti zaman dan menjadi pioner dalam melakukan perubahan, yakni melalui organisasi sebagai wadah untuk mengkonfirmasikannya.
The Forms of Dissonance Experienced by U.S. University Agriculture Students During a Study Abroad to Nicaragua.

In spring 2018, nine agriculture students from Louisiana State University traveled to Nicaragua for a study abroad course. During this experience, students explored agricultural industries and engaged in cultural tours as well as in a service-learning project. Evidence has demonstrated that such experiences can transform students’ intercultural sensitivity, global knowledge, and views on agriculture. To facilitate such an experience, however, requires educators to design experiences that challenge students’ existing values and worldviews – a concept known as dissonance. Mezirow theorized that when individuals reflect critically on dissonance, it spurs a transformational learning (TL) process. However, knowledge of the types of dissonance that initiate TL in study abroad programs is insufficient. This study, therefore, sought to understand the multiple ways that students experienced dissonance during a study abroad course. Through our analysis, four forms of dissonance emerged: (1) environmental, (2) sociocultural, (3) intellectual, and (4) personal. When viewed through the lens of TL theory, the forms of dissonance appeared to shape and influence how students experienced TL as well as their resulting perspective changes. As a consequence, this study provided important insights into how study abroad courses could be designed and delivered to better encourage the maturation of students’ perspectives on global issues and problems.
Nanoseconds photonic integrated switches for optical data center interconnect systems

With the aim to satisfy the scalable growth in both network traffic volume and connected endpoints while decreasing the cost and the energy consumption, transparent optical DC networks (DCNs) based on fast optical switches have been considered, featuring the data rate and format transparency and eliminating the power consuming O/E/O conversions. In this work, we propose and experimentally assess novel optical DCN architectures based on distributed and buffer-less nanoseconds WDM photonics integrated switches. The WDM photonic integrated switches are capable to switching in the wavelength, space, and nanoseconds time domain to provide full flexibility and the required speed to achieve high throughput DCN networks. Disaggregated DCN architectures enabled by the fast WDM PIC switch will be also presented.
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy under Spinal Anaesthesia

Renal stones are one of the oldest entities known to mankind (eg. Egyptian mummies with renal stones) [1]. The reported incidence of stones in the urinary tract varies widely suggesting that there may be factors in the diet or water which favours stone formation in different areas the so called stone belts. Different modalities of treatment of renal calculi were being practiced. Pyelolithotomy, Nephrolithotomy were the important methods practiced for long times. Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy PCNL is now a popular method for removal of kidney and ureteral calculi and the treatment of choice for renal calculi greater than 2 cm to 3 cm in diameter, multiple kidney calculi, stag horn calculi and cases of failed shockwave lithotripsy (such as those with calcium oxalate monohydrate and cysteine calculi) [2,3]. PCNL is now established and popular method to treat renal calculi due to less trauma, early mobilization, less pain, less hospital stay and early returned to job makes it economical. Anaesthesia for PCNL can be general or regional [4]. The method of dilating the tract after percutaneous renal puncture to specifically remove urinary tract calculi was first established in 1976 by Fernstorm and Johansson [5]. Advances in surgical techniques and equipment have further contributed to PCNL becoming the recommended primary treatment option for most patients with large volume renal calculi and stag horn calculi [6]. In Korea the first PCNL was performed in July 1984 by Koh etal. [7]. The spinal anaesthesia is frequently used in obstetrics and many Gynecological surgeries as well as few cases of lumber Laminectomies [8]. PCNL is mostly performed under general anaesthesia but it can be performed under regional (Spinal) anaesthesia. Spinal anaesthesia has the advantages of better postoperative pain relief, fewer episodes of nausea and vomiting, more benign postoperative recovery, avoidance of poly pharmacy as well as being cost effective [9].
Pagando para vencer, parte 2: serialização, power creep e capitalismo tardio em Hearthstone

This paper discusses power creep in the digital game card Hearthstone (Blizzard, 2012), questioning it from the perspectives of mediatization, serialization and late capitalism. The goal is to politicize the issue by pointing to the overlapping of contemporary cultural industry with game’s epistemological and ontological perspectives. We undertake the effort to review some theories of mediatization, observing the particularities of serialization in games. To achieve the main goal, we set out for an exploratory empirical analysis of professional players discourse on YouTube, revealing traces that help us locate the agency of late capitalism and serialization in Hearthstone’s power creep. Finally, we reinforce the need to scrutinize the contemporary entertainment industry, as well as the need to (re) think understandings about digital games and their cultures.