Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Avaliações ultra-sonográfica, macroscópica e histológica da biopsia testicular em ovinos

Because testicular biopsy can cause hemorrhage, inflammation, degeneration, adhesion, and fibrosis, especially if using the incisional or open biopsy techniques, the present study evaluated if testicular biopsy with Tru-Cut needle (a less invasive technique) in rams provides enough material for histology, and followed the subsequent testicular lesions. Thirty rams were evenly assigned to three groups: 1) control, no biopsy; 2) biopsy + fibrin glue on biopsy sites and skin incisions; and 3) biopsy + scrotal skin suture after biopsy. Ultrasonographic examinations were performed before and after biopsy. Orchiectomy was carried out on day 100 and the testicles were examined for gross and microscopic lesions. Ultrasonography permitted to map testicular alterations and to follow the evolution of the lesions. Small areas of calcification were observed in 55 and 70% of testicles from groups 2 and 3, respectively. Testicular biopsy with Tru-Cut needle provided enough material for histology but induced small and focal areas of testicular lesions close to the biopsy site. In spite of the potential occurrence of calcification and other minimal lesions, it was shown that testicular biopsy with Tru-Cut needle in rams is safe because did not significantly compromise the functional and structural testicular characteristics.
Quantum communication with photonic entanglement

Cette these est consacree a l'etude experimentale de communications quantiques dans les fibres optiques. L'objectif prinicipal est d'implementer une experience permettant un echange d'enchevetrement dans une configuration de relais quantique. Cette experience est la premiere realisation d'echange d'enchevetrement avec deux sources de paires de photons autonomes. Une nouvelle source continue de paires de photons enchevetres avec un long temp de coherence a ete edeveloppee dans ce but. Nous montrons les performances des detecteurs de phton unique aux longueurs d'onde telecoms, bases sur les supraconducteurs. Leurs resolutions temporelles sont bien meilleures que la longueur de coherence de nos paires de photons enchevetres. Ceci permet la synchronisation de photons independants lors d'une mesure jointe (e.g. mesure d'etat de Bell), mesure indispensable pour realiser un echange d'enchevetrement. Pour montrer la faisabilite et la precision d'une telle synchronisation, une experience de Hong-Ou-Mandel avec des sources continues independantes est presentee.
Management of Residual Cardiovascular Risk in Dyslipidaemic Patient with Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a clustering of metabolic and underlying risk factors which doubles the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. It is more prevalent in some ethnic groups, especially in the Asian world. Global urbanization and sedentary life habits have increased the underlying risk factors characterised by physical inactivity, atherogenic diet and obesity. Therefore, its detection, prevention, and treatment serve as an important approach for the reduction of cardiovascular risk in the general population and strictly emphasized on strict therapeutic lifestyle changes. In our case report, we present effective management of a dyslipidaemic patient with MS by medication. However, her underlying risk factors were not controlled due to her inability to strictly adopt therapeutic lifestyle changes.
Compatibility of the totally replaced hip

Particulate wear debris in totally replaced hips causes adverse local host reactions. The extreme form of such a reaction, aggressive granulomatosis, was found to be a distinct condition and different from simple aseptic loosening. Reactive and adaptive tissues around the totally replaced hip were made of proliferation of local fibroblast like cells and activated macrophages. Methylmethacrylate and high-molecular-weight polyethylene were shown to be essentially immunologically inert implant materials, but in small particulate form functioned as cellular irritants initiating local biological reactions leading to loosening of the implants. Chromiun-cobalt-molybdenum is the most popular metallic implant material; it is hard and tough, and the bearings of this metal are partially self-polishing. In total hip implants, prerequisites for longevity of the replaced hip are good biocompatibility of the materials and sufficient tribological properties of the bearings. The third key issue is that the bearing must minimize frictional shear at the prosthetic bone-implant interface to be compatible with long-term survival. Some of the approaches to meet these demands are alumina-on-alumina and metal-on-metal designs, as well as the use of highly crosslinked polyethylene for the acetabular component. In order to avoid the wear-based deleterious properties of the conventional total hip prosthesis materials or coatings, the present work included biological and tribological testing of amorphous diamond. Previous experiments had demonstrated that a high adhesion of tetrahedral amorphous carbon coatings to a substrate can be achieved by using mixing layers or interlayers. Amorphous diamond was found to be biologically inert, and simulator testing indicated excellent wear properties for conventional total hip prostheses, in which either the ball or both bearing surfaces were coated with hydrogen-free tetrahedral amorphous diamond films. Simulator testing with such total hip prostheses showed no measurable wear or detectable delamination after 15,000,000 test cycles corresponding to 15 years of clinical use. The present work clearly shows that wear is one of the basic problems with totally replaced hips. Diamond coating of the bearing surfaces appears to be an attractive solution to improve longevity of the totally replaced hip.
Criminogeniteit in Amsterdam: een nieuw concept, een monitor en een index

In de criminologie gaat veel aandacht uit naar risicofactoren bij de ontwikkeling van crimineel gedrag. Het is niet ongebruikelijk om dan te spreken van criminogene factoren. In dit artikel bespreken de auteurs de ontwikkeling en het resultaat van een instrument op basis van het begrip criminogeniteit. Ten behoeve van het Amsterdamse veiligheidsbeleid is een monitor ontwikkeld van relevante risicofactoren op een geaggregeerd niveau (stad, stadsdelen, buurtcombinaties). De gegevens zijn vervolgens gecombineerd tot een zogenoemde criminogeniteitsindex voor de stad Amsterdam. Het artikel vormt een uitwerking van een eerder artikel (TvV 2007,6(2)), maar is als zelfstandig, beschrijvend artikel leesbaar.
Physiology of Exercise and Healthy Aging

Chapter 1. Cardiovascular System Chapter 2. Musculoskeletal System Chapter 3. Nervous System, Common Diseases, and Adaptations to Physical Activity Chapter 4. Sensory Systems, Functions, Age-Related Changes, and Instructional Strategies Chapter 5. Healthy Diet, Diabetes, and Physical Activity Chapter 6. Bone Nutrition, Osteoporosis, and Physical Activity Chapter 7. A Functional Approach to Principles of Exercise for Older Adults Chapter 8. Training for Aerobic and Anaerobic Fitness in Older Adults Chapter 9. Training for Muscular Fitness in Older Adults Chapter 10. Exercise Adherence and Safety Measures for Older Adults Chapter 11. Older Athletes and Substance Abuse.
A Model for Automatic Abstractive Multidocument Domain-Specific Summarization

ive summarization is regarded as a significant part of multi-document text summarization it requires deeper analysis of a text. The limitation of all semantic approaches, that they mainly depend on human experts to construct domain ontology and rules and then the semantic representation of source document is built from them and this deemed as a drawback of an automatic summarization system. Therefore, a robust multi-document Abstractive summarization (AS) model must be introduced. Such model is based on the use of Semantic Role Labeling for Predicate Argument Structure (PAS) formation as a representation of source documents, content selection for summary is made by combining the PASs based on the Cross document Structure theory(CST) relations that each PAS has with other PASs, then according to number of relation types that each PAS holds we give a score to each PAS lastly the 20% selected higher scored PASs are ordered to form the final summary. So we want to prove that: "Predicate Argument Structure (PASs) that created from SRL (Semantic Role Labeling) can be used to generate good abstractive summary "
A review of Basic Research on Homoeopathy from a physicist′s point of view

Homoeopathic medicine has been one of the world′s most widely practiced alternative therapies. However, that the potency of a homoeopathic medicine increases with dilution followed by succussion (together termed as potentization) has thrown challenges to the scientific community at large. A recent hypothesis, advanced by us and others, is that due to the process of potentization, the size of the constituent particles decreases and eventually reaches nanodimension. This decrease in size with increase in potency has been verified by scanning electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering studies. The increase in potency is manifested in its increased effect on membrane fluidity. The change in potency also leaves its signature on Ultraviolet-Visible spectra, Fourier transform infrared radiation spectra and Raman spectra. We have taken one step further to carry this nano-dimensional property of homoeopathic medicine and put it into several technical applications. And in so doing, we have connected the important, old, un-quantifiable effects with the latest quantifiable technology and opened up an era of applications with more possibilities.
Dynamic Integration of Pl/Sql for Complex Queries

Query optimization is a very complex task for commercial databases in case of performance issue that needs to be well known of entire structure of database. In desktop or web application at the back end, query processing aspires to be major factor for finding the better execution. We address the problem of SQL query optimization merely from the perspective of query response time in different databases invoked multiple queries are imparted in admission database management system, leveraging join and complex queries. Our proposed method adhering with respect to the underlying topics, to tune (Select, complex and join SQL) queries with optimized execution plan using PL/SQL features by incorporating database objects such as procedures, triggers and methods to improve query performance, instead amendment of query semantics which lessen time of developer or administrator to do manual tuning.
Dissecting Fourth Person Point of View in Game Design

AbstrakPoint of view dalam desain game erat kaitannya dengan karakter, visualisasi, dan kamera. Seperti first person point of view dimana pemain menjadi karakter dalam game dengan penggunaan kamera yang memperlihatkan perspektif dari karakter game yang dimainkan. Third person point of view yaitu pemain mengontrol karakter sehingga penggunaan kamera memperlihatkan karakter yang dikontrol dan interaksinya dengan environment game. Dua point of view itu adalah point of view yang dikenal dalam desain game. Jika pemain bisa menjadi dan mengontrol karakter, bagaimana jika pemain tidak bisa menjadi maupun mengontrol karakter? Karakteristik ini disebut sebagai fourth person point of view, istilah yang pertama kali digunakan oleh game Pavilion dalam materi promosinya. Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk membahas karakteristik permainan fourth person point of view, dan perbandingannya dengan point of view lainnya. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian studi kasus yang membahas mengenai game Pavilion dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa play-testing game, wawancara dan studi pustaka. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa point of view dalam game memiliki kaitan dengan genre dan style game. Pada studi kasus game Pavilion karakteristik fourth person point of view dapat digunakan karena game tidak berfokus pada eksplorasi cerita dan karakter. Kata kunci: fourth person point of view, game design, game Pavilion AbstractPoint of view in game design is closely related to character, visualization, and use of in-game cameras. First person point of view means that the player becomes the character in the game, and the camera only shows the perspective from the character’s eyes. The meaning of the third person point of view is the player controls the character, the camera shows the character entirely so the player can see how the character interacts within the environment. These two points of view are basically known in game design. If a player can become and control a character, what if the player cannot become or control the character? This characteristic is called as the fourth person point of view, the term that was first used by game Pavilion in its promotional material. The purpose of this research is to discuss the characteristics of the fourth person point of view, and the comparison with another point of view. This is a case study research that discusses the Pavilion game with data collection techniques through play-testing the game, interviews, and literature studies. The result of the study shows that the point of view in the game has to do with genre and game style. Moreover, the case study of game Pavilion shows that its characteristic of fourth person point of view is appropriate because the game does not focus on the exploration of story and character. Keywords: fourth person point of view, game design, game Pavilion
RETURN TO ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AND SPORT FOLLOWING OXFORD UNI-COMPARTMENTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT

Introduction and Aims: Despite comprehensive literature on knee arthroplasty outcomes there is a paucity of data on patient satisfaction and functional outcomes. We have examined patient satisfaction, function, and time to return to sport and activities of daily living. Method: A retrospective cohort study using self-assessment forms reviewed all patients who had undergone an Oxford uni-compartmental knee replacement in one centre from 2000 to 2003 at a minimum one-year post-surgery. One hundred and fifty patients with 183 UKRs were reviewed. Twenty-two had bilateral surgery. The cohort contained 76 males and 74 females of mean age 71.5 years (range 52–90). Patients were assessed using the Oxford knee score and a further score of how ‘normal’ their knee felt. Physical activity was assessed according to Grimby’s scale. Sporting activity was assessed with regards to pre- and post-operative frequency, time taken to return to sport, and pain during and after exercise. Time to return to work was also noted. Results: Mean Oxford knee score for males was 21.6 (range 12–43, SD 8.25) and females 22.8 (range 12–54, SD 9.78). Mean Grimby’s score for males was 4.1 (range 1–6, SD 1.2) and for females 3.6 (range 1–6, SDI.2). Mean time to return to walking as exercise was 7.9 weeks (range 1–47.6, SD 8.9), to swimming was 10 weeks (range 1–34.6, SD 9.9), to cycling 11.8 weeks (range 1–34.7, SD 11) to lawn bowling 24.5 weeks (range 4–104, SD 26.2) and golf 12.3 weeks (range 3–33.3, SD8.73). Return to sport, activities of daily living and return to work positively correlated to the patients’ perception of how ‘normal’ their knee felt. Conclusion: This study observes activity levels and times to return to ADLs, work and sport that is a guide for patient education and post-operative expectation. When compared to a recent study of total knee arthroplasty patients from our institution the uni-compartmental patients were more satisfied and more active. Patients were more active pre-operatively and post-operatively, they were less likely to give up sport following surgery.
Spect Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography: A Primer

This book aims to assist nuclear medicine technologists in expanding their knowledge of nuclear medicine to include SPECT. The text of this primer is written with the assumption that the reader is proficient in most elements of nuclear medicine technology; therefore, the information is limited to data that will answer the basic questions of single-photon emission computed tomography . The authors' goal is to bring the basics of this material together in a manner that would answer the technologist's fundamental questions. The authors have designed this primer in a generic manner to be used as an extension of the manufacturer's operating manual . A glossary is included which contains some of the terminology relevant to the specialty, and reading lists are provided at the end of each chapter to direct the reader to more comprehensive text on specific subjects.
Theoretical Analysis on Temperature Dependency of Short-Circuit Capability

Insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) are used as switching devices for inverters of hybrid electric vehicles. IGBTs require very high reliability against device destruction. The strong dependence of short-circuit capability on temperature was theoretically investigated for the first time using a heat conduction equation. The model showed that the temperature-dependent factor for short-circuit capability was consistent with the empirical evidence.
OSPF: Anatomy of an Internet Routing Protocol

From the Publisher: Written for TCP/IP network administrators, protocol designers, and network application developers, this book gives the most complete and practical view ever into the inner workings of Internet routing. The book focuses on OSPF (Open Shortest Path First), a common TCP/IP routing protocol that provides robust and efficient routing support in the most demanding Internet environments. A methodical and detailed description of the protocol is offered and OSPF's role within the wider context of a TCP/IP network is demonstrated. Practical throughout, the book provides not only a theoretical description of Internet routing, but also a real-world look into how theory translates into practice. It shows how algorithms are implemented, and how the routing protocols function in a working network where transmission lines and routers routinely break down. You will find clear explanations of such routing fundamentals as how a router forwards packets, IP addressing, CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing), the routing table, Internet routing architecture, and the two main routing technologies: Distance Vector and link-state algorithms. OSPF is discussed in depth, with an examination of the rationale behind OSPF's design decisions and how it has evolved to keep pace with the rapidly changing Internet environment. OSPF topics covered by the book include the following: OSPF areas and virtual links NBMA (Nonbroadcast multi-access) and Point-to-MultiPoint network segments OSPF configuration and management Interaction with other routing protocols OSPF cryptographic authentication OSPF protocol extensions, including the Demand Circuit extensions and the multicast extensions to OSPF (MOSPF) An OSPF FAQ IP multicast and multicast routing are also discussed. Methods for debugging routing problems are explained, including a catalog of available debugging tools. The book also offers side-by-side comparisons of all the unicast and multicast routing protocols currently in use in the Internet. You will come away from this book with a sophisticated understanding of Internet routing and of the OSPF protocol in particular. Moreover, the book's practical focus will enable you to put this deeper understanding to work in your network environment.
The Effect of a Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) Group Counseling Program on the Internet Addiction among University Students

Internet addiction is a common problem in our universities as the number of Internet users are increased. The Internet has positive aspects including informative, convenient, resourceful and fun, but for the addicts, these benefits develop into severe disadvantages. We examined the effect of a REBT group counseling program derived from choice theory and control theory of reality therapy theory for group counseling on the Internet addiction among university students. Participants in the treatment group attended the REBT group counseling program that was held one session per week for 10 consecutive weeks, whereas the participants in the control group received no treatment. The findings indicated that the treatment program effectively reduced Internet addiction among university students. At the same time, the results revealed the significant effects of the REBT group counseling program on the dependent variables.
Aperture-coupled patch antennas with wide-bandwidth and dual-polarization capabilities

The authors discuss the design of a wideband, dual-proportion, C-band patch radiator with a 20% bandwidth for input voltage-standing-wave ratio <2. The aperture-coupled patch antenna, is selected as the starting point of the design. The authors focus on two of the advantages of aperture-coupled patch antennas: the aperture-coupling feed scheme eliminates the soldering process required to secure a pin connecting the feed circuit to the patch, as is necessary in fabricating the conventional probe-fed patch antenna; this can greatly reduce the complexity in constructing large patch arrays consisting of hundreds or thousands of elements; and the ground plane sandwiched between the feed circuitry and the radiating patch can prevent the radiation from the feed network from interfering with the patch radiation pattern. A description is given of the approaches used to achieve the bandwidth and the polarization requirements. <<ETX>>
Analysis of the Relations among the Components of Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (Tpack): A Structural Equation Model

In the current study, the model of technological pedagogical and content knowledge (TPACK) is used as the theoretical framework in the process of data collection and interpretation of the results. This study analyzes the perceptions of 744 undergraduate students regarding their TPACK levels measured by responses to a survey developed by Sahin (2011). The survey contains seven subscales: Technology knowledge (TK), pedagogy knowledge (PK), content knowledge (CK), technological pedagogy knowledge (TPK), technological content knowledge (TCK), pedagogical content knowledge (PCK), and technological pedagogical and content knowledge (TPACK). These seven subscales form the seven variables of the study. The findings show that teacher candidates with more technology knowledge will have more knowledge in pedagogy and content. Also, pedagogy seems as the only variable that is significantly related to all of the variables presented in the TPACK model. This result suggests that pedagogy is the core knowledge of the TPACK. In the study, technology and content knowledge domains influence the TPACK indirectly. Moreover, only the dyadic knowledge components including the content knowledge are related the TPACK.
A systematic review of small group communication in post-secondary online courses

The purpose of this systematic review is to establish a comprehensive understanding of research trend and findings of the current studies focused on small group communication in post-secondary online courses. Comprehensive searching electronic databases and step-by-step screening procedures were performed to locate a total of eighteen journal articles published in 2000-2009 as a final data included in the review. Two independent reviewers coded the studies completely, which were mapped inductively into four main categories based on common themes of their research focuses. The findings of individual studies were sub-categorized, synthesized, and summarized. To conclude, the review provides major findings extracted from the eighteen studies and discusses gaps and limitations of existing studies to make some suggestions for future research.