Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
AQUATIC THERAPY FOR A PATIENT POST-STROKE: A CASE REPORT

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stroke is the leading cause of longterm disability in the United States. The effects of stroke may consist of neurologic, musculoskeletal, and cognitive manifestations. Those who have had a stroke may present with barriers to conventional dry land therapy, preventing them from acquiring their full rehab potential. There is evidence that aquatic therapy may improve strength, balance, gait, range of motion, and psychological well-being; but there is little research on aquatic therapy for the stroke population specifically. The purpose of this case report is to describe the evaluation, intervention, and outcome of a patient with a history of stroke who participated in an aquatic therapy program. The patient is an 84 yearold male with right hemiplegia, resulting in impaired gait, balance, and overall functional mobility. The aquatic therapy sessions were twice a week for eight weeks and included tone reduction, gait training, balance activities, and strengthening exercises. After eight weeks, the patient demonstrated improved strength, reduced muscle tone, and decreased risk of falls as evidenced by improved scores on the Berg Balance Scale and Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test. This case report suggests that aquatic therapy may be beneficial for patients with stroke who show minimal progress with land therapy or are unable to tolerate land activities. The patient participated in 60-minute aquatic therapy sessions in a 93-degree pool twice a week for eight weeks. These sessions included interventions for tone reduction, gait, balance, and strengthening.
Extra-spinal musculoskeletal manifestations of mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) infection: A review of radiological findings

Poster: "ESSR 2013 / P-0118 / Extra-spinal musculoskeletal manifestations of mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) infection: A review of radiological findings" by: "I. Anwar, N. Chhaya, J. Farrant, B. Holloway, H. Marmery; London/UK"
Case series of spondylocostal dysostosis and associated congenital malformations

Spondylocostal dysostosis (SCD) is a rare anomaly of axial skeleton due to flawed embryological development characterized by malformed ribs, fused ribs, and hemivertebra. Case one: A newborn baby boy with right-sided polythelia, meningocele, fan-like configuration of 3 rd and 4 th rib, fused 5 th and 6 th rib, and 3 rd thoracic hemivertebra was delivered to a second gravid mother by elective cesarean section. Based on clinical examination and radiological picture, a diagnosis of SCD with meningocele with right-sided polythelia was made. Case two: Baby girl born to primigravida mother by cesarean section had hemivertebrae with multiple right-sided rib defects, short neck, preauricular ear tags, imperforate anus, and rectovaginal fistula. Very few cases of SCD have been reported in literature with neural tube defects (NTDs) with supernumerary nipple, none from developing country. Till now, there is limited literature regarding the associations of SCD none showing its association with the genitourinary system without NTDs. We need to study the causal associations of SCD with detailed genetic work up as it is not so uncommon as presumed.
Interactive Effect of Gender, Test Anxiety, and Test Items Sequencing on Academic Performance of SS3 Students in Mathematics in Calabar Education Zone, Cross River State, Nigeria

The rationale of this study was to examine the interactive effect of gender, test anxiety, and test items sequencing on the academic performance in mathematics among SS3 students in Calabar Education Zone, Cross River State. Two formulated null hypotheses directed the study. The study adopted the quasi-experimental design. Simple random sampling technique was used in drawing a sample of 474 students from a population of 8,549 SS3 students. A Mathematics Achievement Test (MAT) and a Test Anxiety Scale (TAS) were used primarily as the instruments for data collection. The reliability coefficient obtained for both instruments were . 88 and . 82 respectively. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation, while the null hypotheses were tested respectively, using Pearson product-moment Correlation, and Analysis of Covariance where applicable. Findings indicated that test anxiety contributes negatively to academic performance in Mathematics; there is a significant interaction effect between item sequencing and gender on academic performance; between item sequencing and test anxiety on academic performance; and between gender and test anxiety on academic performance in Mathematics respectively; The findings also showed that Based on these findings conclusion and recommendations were made.
Towards a Smart Manufacturing Maturity Assessment Framework: A Socio-Technical Perspective

Researchers of information technology (IT) have often suggested that there is no clear relevance between the IT investment and return on investment (ROI) of enterprises. This phenomenon is called “productivity paradox”. However, research on smart manufacturing capability maturity did not reflect empirically the fact that enterprises rarely benefit from information systems. Therefore, the aim of this article attempts to explore how humans and technologies are related and propose a smart manufacturing maturity assessment framework that can reveal the interaction between humans and technologies. This research addressed two questions, (a) what domains can be identified for smart manufacturing, and (b) how to harmonize all of the technical and social factors affecting maturity and benefits. A complicated concept “socio-technical system” was surveyed for interpreting how enterprises benefit from technologies. Results of this study showed a smart manufacturing maturity assessment framework from the socio-technical perspective. As an explanation, the understanding of manufacturing operations management (MOM) capability maturity model (CMM) within the framework in the case study and its results were presented. To conclude, this study may be regarded as a meta-model or reference model for specific maturity models, as well as has the merit of offering valuable insights into the maturity assessment.
Sliding Mode Observer Based Tip-Tracking Control of 2-DOF Serial Flexible Link Manipulator

Nowadays, lightweight flexible robot is used in many space robots, because these are more transportable and more maneuverable, unlike the rigid-link robot manipulator. However, due to non-minimum phase behavior and distributed link flexure tip-tracking control of FLM is challenging. Also, inherent model uncertainties and environmental disturbance lead to an error in tip-positioning and link vibration. To deal with these challenges, the composite controller is designed. In which, Sliding Mode Observer (SMO) based new estimation law is proposed, to reconstruct uncertain parameter for accurate tip-tracking control of 2-DOF Serial Flexible Link Manipulator (2DSFLM). The Lyapunov theory is used to investigate both convergence and stability of the proposed control system. The performance and robustness of the developed SMO for 2DSFLM is investigated by pursuing simulation studies. It is observed from the simulation studies that the developed composite control scheme effectively estimates the deviation in tip-tracking performance of 2DSFLM with an improved transient response.
An Adaptive Thermal Management Framework for Heterogeneous Multi-Core Processors

Off-the-shelf embedded systems have adopted heterogeneous multi-core processors which have high-performance big cores and low-power small cores. Though there are two different types of cores in heterogeneous multi-core processors, conventional DVFS (Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling)-based DTM (Dynamic Thermal Management) techniques do not utilize the different types of cores to cool down hot cores. Rather, they primarily reduce the voltage and frequency of the hot cores, leading to performance degradation. In this article, we propose a novel adaptive DTM framework for heterogeneous multi-core processors, which utilizes the big and small cores to prevent performance degradation. Our proposed framework exploits two migration-based DTM techniques: 1) a technique (denoted as Migrationbig↔big) that migrates applications from hot big cores (big cores whose temperature is above a pre-defined threshold) to cold big cores (big cores whose temperature is below the threshold) and 2) a technique (denoted as Migrationbig↔small) that migrates all applications from the big cores to the small cores. In case of thermal emergency of the big cores, our proposed framework checks the number of cold big cores. When there exist available cold big cores, our proposed framework employs Migrationbig↔big to cool down the hot big cores while not reducing the big core frequency. On the other hand, when there does not exist any available cold big core, our proposed framework employs one between Migrationbig↔small and a DVFS-based DTM technique, which is expected to result in better performance. In our experiments on an embedded development board, our proposed framework improves the average performance by 8.9 percent, compared to ARM's DVFS-based IPA (Intelligent Power Allocation), satisfying thermal constraints. Our framework also improves the average performance by 10.4 percent, compared to a state-of-the-art predictive DVFS-based DTM technique.
Comparison constructions in Lizu (Tibeto-Burman)

: This paper focuses on the morphosyntax of comparison constructions in Lizu, a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in Southwest China. The paper has two goals: (1) to provide a synchronic description of four types of comparison constructions: (i) comparative constructions of superiority and inferiority, (ii) superlative constructions of superiority and inferiority, (iii) equative constructions, and (iv) similative constructions, and (2) to place their distinctive characteristics within a larger typological context. Lizu comparison constructions are characterised, on the hand, by the diversity of means of expression, combining morphological and periphrastic markers across construction types (e.g. morphological degree markers in the comparative and superlative constructions vs. periphrastic degree markers in the equative constructions); and, on the other hand, by co-existence of competing constructions (that is, two instances of superlative constructions of superiority and several instances of the equative and similative constructions). From a cross-linguistic perspective, two Lizu comparison constructions stand out: (1) the comparative construction of superiority with a dedicated, etymologically obscure, analytic standard marker and a dedicated bound degree marker (prefix), and (2) the superlative construction of superiority with a dedicated bound degree marker (prefix). Given that these construction types tend to show strong areal distribution where they occur, they are examined in the local areal context, as compared to corresponding constructions in the linguistic neighbors of Lizu: Namuzi, Pumi, Nuosu, Tibetan, and Mandarin. The implications of the findings are discussed in typological and areal perspectives.
Eyegaze Communication System

The objective of the Eye gaze project is to use Eye gaze of the human by the means of interaction with the computer. As such, we have to develop a commercial computer system such that users will be able to operate computer based system by giving commands making use of his eye only. For instance to perform particular function such as to switch ON/OFF lights, the user activate control key on the screen in front of the function only by looking towards that key. The advantage of this system that there is no need of any physical connection between user and the system.
Personalized content recommendation scheme based on trust in online social networks

As various social network services have developed, users are creating and sharing a large amount of content. Concurrently, there have been many studies on recommendation schemes for providing users with content that matches their preferences. In this paper, we propose a trust‐based personalized content recommendation scheme using collaborative filtering in online social network services. The user trust is calculated by analyzing social activities, content usages, and social relationships. In addition, the content trust is calculated by analyzing user expertise and reputations. Collaborative filtering is performed on users who are filtered through the user trust, and recommendation priorities are determined according to the content trust. The proposed scheme can improve the performance of collaborative filtering by eliminating untrustworthy users using user trust. It also improves the accuracy of recommendations since it provides recommendations based on content trust. Therefore, the proposed scheme can improve the performance of recommendation services using collaborative filtering in online social network services that share multimedia content. Performance evaluation is performed in terms of MAE and RMSE, which assesses errors in recommended results to demonstrate the superiority of the proposed scheme. Performance evaluations have shown that errors in the proposed scheme are reduced compared to the existing schemes, improving the accuracy of recommendations.
Consumer value journey with pet in multiple service touchpoints

Our paper explores how consumer value is negotiated in pet-related services. We combine the discussion on value with the standpoint of service design; the approaches of consumer journey and service touchpoints. The contribution lies in discussing how consumer value is experienced in pet-related services through and by the pet, not only within dyadic interaction between consumer and service provider. We argue that applying a consumer value journey gives a comprehensive understanding of.
Analytical on‐line method of determining transient stability margin using protection information for asymmetric faults

The transient stability margin is affected by different fault locations, fault clearing time and fault types that could be provided by protection information. This study presents an analytical on-line method of determining transient stability margin quantitatively using protection information for multi-generator system. First, the multi-machine system is equivalent to a one-machine infinity-bus system with the help of complementary cluster centre of inertia-relative motion. Second, the asymmetric fault models are built using positive rule, and the transient stability margin is then deduced by modelling the piecewise models of generator angles. Third, the practical transient stability margin assessment algorithm is then obtained. The sensitivity and affection mechanism of stability margin affected by fault factors are further derived, and the analytical stability margin is put forward to online access the transient stability margin after fault with the acquisition of the protection information. Finally, four-generator system, New England system and a real large power grid are used as test systems to verify the effectiveness and accuracy of the proposed method.
UKSCA Position Statement: Youth Resistance Training

This manuscript will serve as the official position statement of the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) for youth resistance training. The authorship team for this manuscript were selected from the fields of paediatric exercise science, physical education, elite sport, and sports medicine. Prior to publishing, the manuscript was reviewed in detail and subsequently endorsed by the UKSCA Board of Directors.
Toward an understanding of resilience to disordered eating and body image dissatisfaction among African American women: An analysis of the roles of ethnic and feminist identities

Although the research on disordered eating and body image dissatisfaction among European American women is burgeoning, knowledge about eating disorder (ED) symptomatology among African American women is still limited. In order to provide effective treatment and prevention programs, it is imperative to investigate risk and protective factors of ED symptomatology among diverse groups of women. Racist and sexist discrimination have been conceptualized by scholars as putative predictors of disordered eating and body image dissatisfaction, whereas positive cultural and gender identities have been postulated as potential protective factors against ED symptomatology and body image dissatisfaction among African American women. Accordingly, the purpose of the present study was threefold: 1) to examine the relations between racist discrimination, sexist discrimination, ethnic identity, feminist identity, ED symptomatology and body image dissatisfaction; 2) to investigate whether discrimination predicts ED symptomatology and body image dissatisfaction; and 3) to determine whether ethnic and feminist identities moderate (i.e., buffer) the relations between the proposed predictor and criterion variables within a sample (N = 302) of universityaffiliated, African American women. The primary hypotheses were as follows: 1) higher levels of discrimination would predict higher levels of ED symptomatology and body image dissatisfaction; 2) higher levels of ethnic identity and feminist identity would
Identification of Normophonic and Dysphonic Groups in Self-Organized Maps

The voice is a sound that contains characteristics which allow diagnosing various diseases. Studying the disorders that are generated in it is of particular interest in the scientific world. Identify the contributions of voice and automatic strategies in the grouping of people normophonic o dysphonic state of voice es also. This article analyzes the UPM-CTB database of the Center for Biometric Technology of the Polytechnic University of Madrid with 72 characteristics, in which 200 voice samples from 50 patients, male and female gender, both normophonic and dysphonic. As a result it was obtained that it is possible to separate with only two characteristics, patients in normphonic or disphonic groups by gender, using self-organized maps, an unsupervised artificial intelligence technique.
Comparação das concentrações de leptina E IGF-I entre mulheres idosas e jovens: reflexos em alguns parâmetros do estado nutricional

OBJETIVOS: comparar os parâmetros de leptina e IGF-I entre mulheres idosas e jovens, buscando justificativa para algumas variaveis antropometricas e dieteticas. METODOS: dezoito mulheres divididas em dois grupos: I= idosas (mais de 60 anos) e J= jovens (entre 20-30 anos). Parâmetros avaliados: IMC, circunferencia de cintura e bioimpedância; tres diarios alimentares; nivel de atividade fisica (IPAQ versao curta); lipideos plasmaticos e concentracoes de hormonios (leptina e IGF-I). RESULTADOS: O grupo I apresentou maiores valores de IMC, circunferencia de cintura e porcentagem de gordura. A leptina correlacionou-se positiva e significativamente com o peso da gordura (r=0,739; p OBJECTIVE: to compare the parameters of leptin and IGF-I between aged and young women, trying to justify some anthropometrics and dietetics variables. METHODS: 18 women divided in two groups: aged – A (more than 60 years) and young – J (between 20-30 years). It was evaluated: anthropometrics variables (BMI, waist circumference and electric bioimpedance); diet evaluation by food diary; physical activity level (IPAQ), biochemistry evaluation of blood and some hormones concentrations (leptin and IGF-I). RESULTS: “A” group howed higher values for BMI, waist circumference and dietary fat when compared to “J” group. The predicted values for energy intake was higher of the real intake, as much in the absolute values (t=4,76, p=0,00) as in relation of body weight (t=4,987,p=0,00). The leptin levels were positive and significantly correlated with body fat (r=0,739, p>0,01) and waist circumference (r=0,735;p
Ground-Water Quality in Islamkot and Mithi Talukas of District Tharparkar, Sindh, Pakistan

Surface water supplies are gradually becoming short in arid and semi-arid regions of the world. Thus, assessment of groundwater quality for crop use appears to be very essential for management and utilization of precious natural water resources. This study reports the water quality of 52 hand pumps and one tubewell located in the most remote areas of desert region, viz. Islamkot and Mithi talukas of district Tharparkar. The water samples were collected during April 2016 (just before the start of rainy season). The water samples were analyzed for EC (Electrical Conductivity), pH, CO32-, HCO3-, Cl-, Ca2+, Mg2+ and Na+ concentration. The SAR (Sodium Adsorption Ratio) and RSC (Residual Sodium Carbonates) were estimated using their respective formula. The categorization of water samples based on their soluble salt content clearly revealed that the water bodies of majority (65%) of areas were hazardous, while 25% areas were marginal. Thus, only 11% water samples of the area under study had useable irrigation water. Because of SAR and RSC the majority (89 and 77%, respectively) of water samples were found to be free from the sodicity hazard. The study concluded that salinity, and not sodicity was the major threat to the area under irrigation with these water bodies. It is, therefore, suggested that the salinity tolerant crops and their genotypes may be used in this area to sustain crop production.
Current Status of Production of Transgenic Livestock by Genome Editing Technology

The Transgenic livestock can be useful for the production of disease-resistant animals, pigs for xenotranplantation, animal bioreactor for therapeutic recombinant proteins and disease model animals. Previously, conventional methods without using artificial nuclease-dependent DNA cleavage system were used to produce such transgenic livestock, but their efficiency is known to be low. In the last decade, the development of artificial nucleases such as zinc-finger necleases (ZFNs), transcription activator-like effector nucleases (TALENs) and clustered regulatory interspaced short palindromic repeat (CRISPR)/Cas has led to more efficient production of knock-out and knock-in transgenic livestock. However, production of knock-in livestock is poor. In mouse, genetically modified mice are produced by co-injecting a pair of knock-in vector, which is a donor DNA, with a artificial nuclease in a pronuclear fertilized egg, but not in livestock. Gene targeting efficiency has been increased with the use of artificial nucleases, but the knock-in efficiency is still low in livestock. In many research now, somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) methods used after selection of cell transfected with artificial nuclease for production of transgenic livestock. In particular, it is necessary to develop a system capable of producing transgenic livestock more efficiently by co-injection of artificial nuclease and knock-in vectors into fertilized eggs.
Beneficial Effects of Vanadium Additions on the Corrosion of Ti6AlxV Alloys in Chloride Solutions

The beneficial effects of V addition on the corrosion of a newly manufactured Ti6AlxV (x = 2 wt %, 4 wt %, 6 wt %, and 8 wt %) alloys after various exposure periods in 3.5% NaCl solutions were reported. The Ti6AlxV were produced from their raw powders using mechanical alloying. Several electrochemical techniques such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, cyclic potentiodynamic polarization, and potentiodynamic current versus time at 300 mV experiments were conducted. The surface morphology and the elemental analysis were performed using scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray analyses. All results were consistent with each other revealing that the increase of V content increases the resistance of the alloys against corrosion. The increase of corrosion resistance was achieved by the role of V in decreasing the rate of corrosion as a result of the formation of oxide films on the surface of the alloys. This effect was found to increase with prolonging the immersion time of the Ti6AlxV alloys in the test medium from 1 h to 24 h and further to 48 h.