Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Essential Obstetric Care: A Comprehensive Coverage Evaluation in Adansi-East District, Ghana.

A.comprehensive coverage evaluation of essential obstetric care was carried out at the district referral point and the sub-districts’ first points of contact in the Adansi-East District, Ashanti Region. The evaluation tool consisted of measuring the coverage of essential care availability, access, utilization, adequacy and effectiveness. The essential care variables that were assessed were labour monitoring by partography, performance of obstetric surgery and the treatment of non-surgical obstetric complications. Interviews were conducted among district health managers, service providers, trained traditional birth attendants and women who delivered 12 months prior to the study, to identify factors causing bottlenecks in the coverage. The effectiveness coverage of each essential obstetric care variable was found to be very low, below 5%. This was mainly due to bottlenecks at resource availability and service utilization at the district and sub-district levels. There was also a bottleneck at access coverage at the district level for all the variables. The low availability coverage was due to lack of . : . information and training in the use of essential care resources, absence of resident midwives and lack of rooms to treat cases. The low utilization was as a result of the inability of the facilities to effectively treat obstetric complications. Most women with obstetric complications therefore use facilities outside the district. University of Ghana http://ugspace.ug. edu.gh
Author ' s personal copy Adaptation in differential evolution : A numerical comparison §

Paper considers adaptation of control parameters in differential evolution. Adaptation by competitive setting is described and two novel variants of competitive differential evolution are proposed. Five adaptive variants of differential evolution are compared with other search algorithms on three benchmarks. One of them is the novel composition test functions, where the variants of differential evolution outperform other algorithms in 5 of 6 test functions. The NIST nonlinear regression datasets are used as the second benchmark and a subset of CEC’05 benchmark functions as the third one. The performance of adaptive differential evolution is compared with the adaptive controlled random search algorithm, tailored especially for the nonlinear-regression problems. Two of five tested variants of adaptive differential evolution are almost as reliable as the adaptive controlled random search algorithm and one of these variants converges only slightly slower than the adaptive controlled random search in nonlinear-regression problems. The results achieved in CEC’05 benchmark functions are close to the best performing algorithm. Therefore, the adaptive differential evolution is a promising tool of heuristic search for the global minimum in boundary-constrained problems. 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. § Supported by the grants 201/05/0284 and 201/08/0472 of the Czech Grant Agency and by MSM 6198 898 701 of the Institute for Research and Applications of Fuzzy Modeling. * Tel. : +420 597 092 183; fax: +420 596 120 478. E-mail address: josef.tvrdik@osu.cz. URL: http://albert.osu.cz/tvrdik
Eastern Mediterranean geodynamics

The present-day geodynamics of the eastern Mediterranean region is controlled by the relative motions of three major plates, Eurasia, Africa, and Arabia. Much of the resulting deformation occurs at these plate boundaries (Figure 1; Le Pichon and Angelier 1979; Jackson and Mckenzie 1984; Spakman et al. 1988; Westaway 1994; Barka and Reilinger 1997; Jolivet and Faccenna 2000; McClusky et al. 2000; Doglioni et al. 2002; Piromallo and Morelli 2003; Dilek 2006; Reilinger et al. 2006). The Anatolian continental block (Figure 1), which was originally part of Eurasia, has operated as a microplate between these three major plates since the middle Miocene, when Arabia collided with Eurasia (Dewey et al. 1986). The modern Anatolian-African plate boundary is represented by a north-dipping subduction zone that has been part of a broad domain of regional convergence between Eurasia and Afro-Arabia since the latest Mesozoic (Faccenna et al. 2003; Van Hinsbergen et al. 2005; Jolivet and Brun 2008). The convergence rate between Africa and Eurasia is greater than 40 mm/yr across the Hellenic Arc but decreases to ,10 mm/yr across the Cyprus Arc. The Arabia-Eurasia convergence across the Bitlis-Zagros suture zone (BZSZ) has been estimated to be ,16 mm/yr based on global positioning system measurements of present-day central movements in this collision zone (Reilinger et al. 1997, 2006). The Anatolian microplate north of these convergent plate boundaries is moving WSW with respect to Eurasia (Figure 1) at ,30 mm/yr along the North (NAF) and East (EAF) Anatolian fault zones (Reilinger et al. 1997). It was built up during a series of collisions between Gondwana-derived ribbon continents and trenchrollback systems in the Tethyan realm throughout the late Mesozoic and early Cenozoic (Dewey et al. 1986; Dilek and Moores 1990; Yilmaz 1990). These collisional events, which started with ophiolite emplacement and were followed by continental collisions, produced nearly EW-trending, subparallel mountain belts with high elevation and thick orogenic crust in the eastern Mediterranean region. The WSW-moving Anatolian microplate is currently undergoing complex internal deformation via mainly strike-slip and normal faulting (Figure 1). This deformation has resulted in extensional collapse of the young orogenic crust, giving way to the formation of metamorphic core complexes and intracontinental basins (Bozkurt and Park 1994; Dilek and Whitney 2000; Jolivet and Faccenna 2000; Okay and Satir 2000; Doglioni et al. 2002; Bozkurt 2003; Ring and Layer 2003). Extensional deformation of the young Anatolian orogenic belts has been accompanied by magmatism with varying geochemical fingerprints and tectonic affinities, commonly following a time-progressive geochemical trend from initially calc-alkaline (high-K calc-alkaline and high-K shoshonitic) to alkaline and ultra-alkaline affinities (Innocenti et al. 1982; Pearce et al. 1990; Pe-Piper and Piper 1994; Francalanci et al. 2000; Alici et al. 1998, 2002; Keskin 2003; Köprübasi and Aldanmaz 2004;
Monitoring of Groundwater Quality for Small-scale Irrigation: Case Studies in the Southwest Sokoto-Rima Basin, Nigeria

Ground water from open-wells, tube-wells and boreholes were investigated to ascertain the current quality status and suitability for irrigation in the floodplains (Fadama lands) of the southwestern Sokoto-Rima basin in northern Nigeria. The water samples were slightly acid with pH values ranging from 5.7 to 6.1. In terms of salinity hazards measured as electrical conductivity (Ecw) and total dissolved solids (TDS), the water samples had very low salinity (Ecw 48-607 uS.m-1, TDS 38- 486mg.l-1) with the exception of the tube-well samples from site C (Birnin Kebbi) with moderate salinity (Ecw 822 uS.m-1 and TDS 657 mg.l-1). With respect to sodicity hazards, the sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) values obtained for all the samples ranged from 0.2 to 1.4. This indicates a low risk of sodium buildup in the soils. However, irrigation water of very low salinity ( 50mg.l-1, possibly as a result of excess applications and leaching of nitrogen fertilizers.
Improving Gas Turbine efficiency by chilled water system

The process in a gas turbine plant involves certain losses which can be divided into internal and external losses. In term of internal losses, the main factor is changing the state of working fluid. Since the temperature of atmospheric air may vary within a wide range, its variations can influence strongly the efficiency of gas turbine plants. With growing ambient air temperature, the specific volume of air increases, which can result in a larger work spent for air compression in the compressor. One of the most effective method for increasing the efficiency of gas turbine plants is to raise the gas temperature before the turbine. Since this temperature is the highest temperature in the cycle, this method is applicable for gas turbine plants of any scheme and type. However, there are some limitations on increasing gas temperature. The allowable temperature for reliable operation is between 1000 and 1400 k. However, decreasing ambient air temperature to increase the efficiency of gas turbine plants is easier and at low costs compared to rising gas temperature. As a decrease of 1
CYCLE TIME ANALYSIS OF TIPPING TRAILER FRAME: A CASE STUDY IN A HEAVY EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY

A key element with which manufacturing industries should concern themselves in respect of cost and efficiency of operation is the cycle time for preparing their products. A reduction in operational time can result in dramatic improvements in both cost and efficiency. Unfortunately, cycle time problems are sometimes difficult to analyse: there are many factors related to this parameter. This paper presents a cycle time analysis of a tipping trailer frame in a heavy equipment industry. The cycle time analysis, based on the cycle time data collected by a time study, together with the use of an Arena software simulation, is outlined. From the results of this study, it was found that the manufacturing cycle time was 56 hours, and that resources were under-utilised.
A nonlinear transformation methods for GMM to improve over-smoothing effect

We propose nonlinear GMM-based transformation functions in an attempt to deal with the over-smoothing effects of linear transformation for voice processing. The proposed methods adopt RBF net- works as a local transformation function to overcome the drawbacks of global nonlinear transformation functions. In order to obtain high-quality modifications of speech signals, our voice conversion is implemented using the Harmonic plus Noise Model analysis/synthesis framework. Experimental results are reported on the English corpus, MOCHA-TIMIT.
A Goal driven perspective to generate humanoid motion synthesis

In this paper, the authors propose a generic controller which performs the synthesis of complex humanoid whole-body behaviors. It also illustrates the combination of a low level controller based on weighted tasks mixed with a LQP, and a high level controller based on goals and actions. This association is useful for non deterministic scenarios, and it is illustrated trough three simulations.
Infection and Drug Resistance Treatment of dengue fever

Correspondence: Senaka Rajapakse Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo 25, Kynsey Road, Colombo 08, Sri Lanka Tel +941 1269 5300 ext 134 Fax +941 1268 9188 Email senaka.ucfm@gmail.com Abstract: The endemic area for dengue fever extends over 60 countries, and approximately 2.5 billion people are at risk of infection. The incidence of dengue has multiplied many times over the last five decades at an alarming rate. In the endemic areas, waves of infection occur in epidemics, with thousands of individuals affected, creating a huge burden on the limited resources of a country’s health care system. While the illness passes off as a simple febrile episode in many, a few have a severe illness marked by hypovolemic shock and bleeding. Iatrogenic fluid overload in the management may further complicate the picture. In this severe form dengue can be fatal. Tackling the burden of dengue is impeded by several issues, including a lack of understanding about the exact pathophysiology of the infection, inability to successfully control the vector population, lack of specific therapy against the virus, and the technical difficulties in developing a vaccine. This review provides an overview on the epidemiology, natural history, management strategies, and future directions for research on dengue, including the potential for development of a vaccine.
Evaluation of low dose diagnostic X-rays induced effect on the white blood cells count in Guinea pigs

Background: Exposure to ionizing radia on is known to have various effects on hematological parameters of biological sample. This study was aimed at evalua ng the effect of ionizing radia on on some hematological parameters in guinea pigs. Materials and Methods: Thirty-six (36) apparently healthy adult guinea pigs of both sexes weighing between 700g – 1200g were used in the present study. The guinea pigs were categorized into three groups, 12 per group; group A (control), group B, and C were exposed to X-rays within the diagnos c range, using 70 kV and 12.5mAs; using X-ray machine MS-185, serial no. 0904 GE at a source to skin distance (SSD) of 90cm. Blood samples were collected from all the guinea pigs at intervals of 1 hour, 24 hours 72 hours, 168 hours and 336 hours post-irradia on, and subjected to standard hematological analysis. Results: A con nuous decline in the mean total white blood cell count and mean lymphocyte, monocyte, neutrophil and eosinophil count a9er 1hour in both groups was observed, and more pronounced a9er 24 hours post-irradia on. However, stability was observed 72 hours post-irradia on in both groups. Conclusion: This study found a deple ng effect of low dose ionizing radia on on white blood cell count, with appreciable recovery occurring a9er 72 hours onward.
DETERMINATION OF MAGNETOCRYSTALLINE STRUCTURE OF SUBSTITUTED IRON OXIDES

Application of thermomagnetic analysis for finding of optimum synthesis of single-phase ferrites is presented. Measurement of temperature dependence of magnetic susceptibility χ(υ), Mossbauer spectroscopy, and other magnetic analysis methods were used for determination of the structural parameters and phase composition of different iron oxides. Advantages and drawbacks of the thermomagnetic analysis besides other methods are pointed out.
A hydraulic box model study of the Mediterranean response to postglacial sea-level rise

[1] This paper quantifies the role of changing sea level in affecting Mediterranean stratification using a new model of the strait-basin system, which allows for explicit time dependence. During the last deglaciation, Fairbank's Meltwater Peak 1B leads to rapidly rising global sea levels and a freshening of the oceans and hence increasing influx of ever freshening Atlantic water into the Mediterranean basin. Owing to long residence times, the salinity of the deep and intermediate water reservoirs would have decreased more slowly, so that the basin was more stably stratified for a period, with possible implications for sapropel formation. Our model is used to estimate the size of this reservoir effect in comparison to the freshwater influx from the opening of the Black Sea at the Bosphorus. It is found that this mechanism affects the stratification to a similar degree as the Black Sea opening. Other climatic mechanisms have also affected the freshwater budget of the Mediterranean at this time, but their sizes are more difficult to quantify.
Incentives and Ethics in the Economics of Body Parts

Research shows that properly devised economic incentives increase the supply of blood without hampering its safety; similar effects may be expected also for other body parts such as bone marrow and organs. These positive effects alone, however, do not necessarily justify the introduction of payments for supplying body parts; these activities concern contested commodities or repugnant transactions, i.e. societies may want to prevent certain ways to regulate a transaction even if they increased supply, because of ethical concerns. When transactions concern contested commodities, therefore, societies often face trade-offs between the efficiency-enhancing effects of trades mediated by a monetary price, and the moral opposition to the provision of these payments. In this essay, I first describe and discuss the current debate on the role of moral repugnance in controversial markets, with a focus on markets for organs, tissues, blood and plasma. I then report on recent studies focused on understanding the trade-offs that individuals face when forming their opinions about how a society should organize certain transactions.
Relationship Between Oscillatory Phenomena and Templates on a Two-Template CNN

In our previous studies, we have proposed a two template CNN and have investigated some kinds of boundary conditions. As a result, it was revealed that oscillatory phenomena are not observed in the case of periodic boundary conditions. In this study, we investigate the relationship between oscilla- tory phenomena and templates on a two-template CNN whose output function is modified. By using modified output function, oscillatory phenomena are observed in the case of periodic bound- ary conditions. Additionally, the synchronization phenomena are observed by changing templates parameters. We consider that investigating this system is important to understanding coupled oscillatory systems. Because this system is a new class of coupled oscillatory systems. I. INTRODUCTION Cellular Neural Networks (CNNs) (1)-(3) is one kind of mutually coupled neural networks. The main characteristics are the local connection and the parallel signal processing. There have been many studies on CNNs and many kinds of CNNs have been proposed. One of them is two-layer CNN (4). Two-layer CNN can generate many interesting phenomena. For instance, self-organizing pattern (4), active wave propagation (5) and so on are observed. Like this, some kinds of CNNs generate interesting phenomena. Investigating these system contributes to understand complex systems. In our previous studies (6), we have proposed a two- template CNN and have investigated some observed phenom- ena. Additionally, we investigated some kinds of boundary conditions in this system. As a result, oscillatory phenomena, clustering phenomena, pattern formation, active wave propa- gation and so on are observed. We consider that this system is a novel coupled oscillatory system. The reason of why we consider is that the cell connects with four the other cells and the other cell also connects with four neighbor cells. Namely, a pair of cells which have two kinds of templates are needed for a simple oscillation. Like this, these cells are sharing a factor of the oscillation. This type of connection may be difficult to realize by coupling normal oscillators. However, these phenomena are not observed in the case of periodic boundary conditions. In this study, we investigate the relationship between os- cillatory phenomena and templates on a two-template CNN. By using the modified output function. We consider that investigating this system is important to understanding coupled oscillatory systems.
A Novel Method For Searching Metadata Using Classification Techniques

In the world of Information Technology Revolution , the user search all the time for an automation techniques to complete his requirements in any field, therefore many researches appears from time to time that try to give the users a new techniques that facilitate their work. In the field of Web Search, the user need to search for the information in an easy way, but the search engines (like Google,Yahoo, .,etc) give the user more results so that the user need to check these results to take his information and it is a time consuming task . The database for semantic web is RDF and SPARQL are used to search for the information inside RDF but it need from the user to know the information inside RDF before any search,and that is a difficult task for many users. We Suggest a method that take a data base in RDF format and translate it into a vector format then collect all the databases into one file then we use a machine learning algorithm (classification) to learn all the information inside that file. The user then search for the information inside these vectors in an easy way. keywords : Semantic Web, Linked Data, Linked Open Data (LOD), RDF, RDFS, SPARQL,Matrix, Vectorisation, Machine Learning ,and Classification.
Research on the Detection and Tracking of Hot Event in Microblogs Based on the Analysis of Mood Features

With the widespread application of microblog, it has become a platform for people to publish their interest topics, to express personal feelings, to participate in a centralized discussion. Aiming at the tracking problem of hot events in microblogs, this paper proposes a new tracking method of hot events in microblogs based on the analysis of the features of mood information that is the total amount of emotion value and its growth rate. The experiment is carried to verify the feasibility of the method by the real-time capture and analysis of microblogs correlating with the hot events in different periods. Experimental results show that the method based on analyzing the features of mood information can effectively identify hot topic in microblogs. Keywords-mood words; grained emotion; microblog; hot events; detection; tracking
State of Dentition Among Twins Considering the Influence of Genetic and Environmental Factors: The Systematic Review of the Literature

Twin pregnancies, the most common among multiple pregnancies, currently occur more frequently than 1 out of 100 cases. The studies of twins have a great significance, because they allow us to determine the influence of genetic and environmental factors in many physical and behavioral features or abnormalities. This is possible because monozygotic twins share 100% of their genome, while dizygotic twins share only a part of it, but they usually have a common developmental environment. Better concordance of a specific feature presence among monozygotic twins may provide a bigger influence of the genetic component. On the other hand, no significant difference between monoand dizygotic twins suggests the influence of the environmental component. The systematic review of the following articles presents issues of oral health in twins, taking the possible genetic and environmental factors into account. Thirty-three original papers, concerning children and teenagers, as well as adults, were included in the review. The article presents the issues of mineralized tissues diseases – caries, erosions, hypoplasia, problems of occlusion development and occlusion defects, periodontal issues, parafunctions (Dent. Med. Probl. 2016, 53, 4, 510–523).