Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Burnout in Oncology: a study of Nursing professionals Burnout em Oncologia: um estudo com profissionais de Enfermagem

aBStract Objective: To verify if licensed practical nurses and Nursing technicians working at an Oncology department present burnout syndrome. Methods: Data of 21 licensed practical nurses and Nursing technicians who had worked for, at least, one year at the Oncology department of a large hospital in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil, were collected. The burnout inventory developed by Maslach and Jackson was used. results: The studied population presented burnout based on scores in each of its three dimensions: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and lack of personal accomplishment. As to burnout symptoms, this study showed that 28.6% of the sample presented high scores in “emotional exhaustion”; 28.6% had high scores in “depersonalization” and 19.1% in lack of “personal accomplishment”. conclusions: When compared to other studies with nurses, this sample presented greater burnout. Keywords: Burnout, professional; Stress; Nurses aides; Oncologic nursing/manpower reSUMO
Food Security and Human Development in Africa: Strategic Considerations and Directions for Further Research*

: This paper argues that food security and human development are intricately linked, and that meaningful progress on the one cannot be sustained without concomitant progress on the other. The paper surveys recent research on various aspects of the linkages between food security and human development and highlights areas where further research would enrich our understanding of the complex interactions and synergies between the two. It concludes by calling for a more systematic investigation of the human development–food security nexus with a view to generating new and practical insights for improving food security and advancing human development in sub-Saharan Africa.
Cytokine Production and Human Cytomegalovirus Load in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Outcome

Objective: To investigate the impact of cytokine levels (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10, IFN-γ and TNF-α) and Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) load in the saliva and blood on the survival of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) recipients.
Love-wave group velocity maps of Turkey and surrounding regions

SUMMARY We present the analysis of a Love-wave dispersion study performed across Turkey and the surroundings. Group velocity dispersion curves were obtained from the local and regional earthquakes recorded at both permanent and temporary stations operated in the region. Lovewave group velocity maps in the period range of 10–50 s were computed using a tomographic inversion method. The study shows the existence of significantly different crustal types in the area. The group velocity anomalies are associated with the major geological structures in the region. Low group velocities at shorter periods (10–20 s) are observed in the local sedimentary basins, the eastern Mediterranean and the Black Sea. The eastern Anatolia region is also characterized by low group velocities while Pontides and Bitlis–P¨ ot¨ urge massif display higher group velocities. The central Anatolia exhibits uniform velocity distribution indicating more homogenous crust. The Isparta angle is marked by a wedge-shaped low group velocity anomaly. The low velocities observed in the Isparta angle are related to crustal thickening and subduction-related complex. High velocities observed on the maps are associated with metamorphics, magmatic arcs along the orogenic belts of Pontides, P¨
Application of synchronised phasor measurements to real-time transient stability prediction

With new systems capable of making synchronised phasor measurements there are possibilities for real-time assessment of the stability of a transient swing in power systems. In the future, online control will be necessary as operating points are pushed closer toward the margin and fast reaction time becomes critical to the survival of the system. A piecewise constant-current load equivalent (PCCLE) technique is developed which utilises synchronised phasor measurements to provide fast-transient stability swing prediction for use with high-speed control. A numerical simulation is conducted on IEEE 39-bus system equipped with ten phasor measurement units to test the effectiveness of the PCCLE technique.
Emotional Intelligence and Retention: The Moderating Role of Job Involvement

The main aim of the current study was to examine the effect of emotional intelligence on retention. The study also aimed at analyzing the role of job involvement, as a moderator, in the effect of emotional intelligence on retention. Using data gathered from 241 employees working with hotels and tourism corporations listed in Amman Stock Exchange in Jordan, emotional intelligence, job involvement and retention were measured. Hierarchical regression analyses were used to test the three main hypotheses. Results indicated that retention was related to emotional intelligence. Moreover, the study yielded support for the claim that job involvement had a moderating effect on the relationship between emotional intelligence and retention. Keywords—Emotional Intelligence, Job Involvement, Jordan, Retention.
Influence of Sensor Nodes on the Invulnerability of Tree Network

In the transformation process from the complex system of great industrial era to the information era, the component having sensing function plays an important role in the evolution of complex system. To abstract the complex system of “tree” structure as “tree” network, To abstract the components include the component having sensing function as nodes, and how the sensor nodes in the network affect network invulnerability is studied quantitatively in this paper. Firstly, the experimental program for network invulnerability is designed; secondly, the indicators for measuring the network invulnerability and the importance of node are proposed; then, the invulnerability experiments are carried out in two conditions-with or without sensor nodes in “tree” network; finally the experimental data are statistically analyzed. Results show that after the addition of sensor nodes, the invulnerability of “tree” network is promoted when subject to random attack and particular attack. The research results are of reference significance for improving self-invulnerability in the transformation process from complex system to information. The experimental program and the relevant conclusions obtained by experiment in this paper have certain innovation.
Life-cycle assessment of ecologically cultivated rice applying DNDC-Rice model

Life cycle assessment (LCA) of rice should be implemented including non-CO2 greenhouse gases (GHGs) adequately to compare mitigating options. This study evaluated environmnetal load and production cost of rice produced in Shiga, Japan, for two types of cultivation: One reduces chemical fartilizer (RF) and other utilizes green manure (UG). Non-CO2 GHGs emissions were simulated by DNDC-Rice model. Results show utilization of green manure reduces cost of production and impact of energy consumption and eutrophication, though increses farmer’s labor time and GHGs emision. Field methane emission from UG rice cultivation is 2.8 times more than RF, and it takes 80% of total LC-GHGs emission. To reduce total impact of rice production, improving water manegement would be significant for UG. Simulating material circulation in paddy field which reflects practice of fertilizer and organic matter application and water management is necessary to choice consider effective option(s) reducing environmental load and production cost through product life cycle.
Formalizing the Software Engineering Process Using a Graphical Software Process Modelling Formalism

Software process modelling has recently become an area of interest within both academia and industry. It aims at defining and formalizing the software process in the form of formal rigorous models. A software process modelling formalism presents the language or notation in which the software process is defined and formalized. Several software process modelling formalisms have been introduced lately, however, they have failed to gain the attention of the industry. One major objective of formalizing the software process that has ever been an issue of research, is to enhance the understanding and communication among software process users. To achieve this aim, a modelling formalism has to offer a common language to be wellunderstood by all software process users. BPMN presents a graphical-based widely accepted standard formalism, mainly aimed at business process modelling. This paper illustrates a software process modelling formalism based upon BPMN specifications for representing the software process, named as, SP2MN. The paper also demonstrates the applicability and evaluation of the proposed formalism by; utilizing the standard ISPW-6 benchmark problem, in addition to comparing the expressiveness of SP2MN with similar software process modelling formalisms. The evaluations prove that SP2MN contributes in enhancing software process formalization. SP2MN, accordingly, can be used as a standard software process modelling formalism.
Loughborough University Institutional Repository Explicit group USSOR method for solving elliptic partial differential equations

This paper presents a new 4-points Explicit Group Unsymmetric Successive Overrelaxation (USSOR) iterative method to approximate the solution of the linear systems derived from the discretisation of self-adjoint elliptic partial equations. Several studies have been carried out by many researchers on the USSOR iterative method, for example, the analysis of its convergence [1], an upper bound for its error [2] and recently a special case of the USSOR, namely the SSOR method has been used to approximate the solution of augmented systems [4] and [8]. The computational behaviour of this new method and a comparison with its point version is presented.
CO2 discharge from the bottom of volcanic Lake Rotomahana, New Zealand

From April 2010 to February 2011, CO2 flux surveys were performed on Lake Rotomahana, New Zealand. The area has been hydrothermally active with fumaroles and sublacustrine hydrothermal activity before and since the eruption of Mt Tarawera in 1886. The total CO2 emission from the lake calculated by sequential Gaussian simulation is 549 ± 72 t d−1. Two different mechanisms of degassing, diffusion through the water‐air interface and bubbling, are distinguished using a graphical statistical approach. The carbon dioxide budget calculated for the lake confirms that the main source of CO2 to the atmosphere is by diffusion covering 94.5% of the lake area (mean CO2 flux 25 g m−2 d−1) and to a lesser extent, bubbling (mean CO2 flux 1297 g m−2 d−1). Mapping of the CO2 flux over the entire lake, including over lake floor vents detected during the survey, correlates with eruption craters formed during the 1886 eruption. These surveys also follow regional tectonic patterns present in the southeastern sector of Lake Rotomahana suggesting a deep magmatic source (∼10 km) for CO2 and different pathways for the gas to escape to the surface. The values of δ13CCO2 (−2.88 and −2.39‰) confirm the magmatic origin of CO2.
Shelf Life Extension of Tomatoes by Gamma Radiation

Gamma irradiation has been proved to inhibit microbial growth, delay ripening and extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. The present investigation was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of gamma radiation on extending the shelf life of tomatoes. Tomatoes were treated with gamma radiation doses of 0.5, 0.75, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0 kGy. Shelf life of unirradiated and irradiated tomatoes was evaluated under ambient (temp. 25±2°C) and refrigerated (temp. 4±1°C) storage conditions to determine the optimum dose for control of rotting. Gamma irradiation at 0.75 to 1.0 kGy was effective in reducing rotting and enhancing the shelf life of tomatoes. Gamma irradiation treatment resulted in significant decrease in microbial load and decay of tomatoes both under ambient and refrigerated conditions. Radiation doses of 0.75 to 1.0 kGy did not affect the quality parameters of tomatoes like pectin, titratable acidity, pH, anthocyanin content and sensory attributes. The study indicates that irradiation at 0.75-1.0 kGy can improve the shelf life of tomatoes without adverse effects on quality and sensory attributes.
Cops and Robbers on Geometric Graphs

1 Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN: abeverid@macalester.edu 2 Department of Mathematics, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI: andrzej.dudek@wmich.edu 3 Department of Mathematical Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA: alan@random.math.cmu.edu. 4 Centrum voor Wiskunde en Informatica, Amsterdam, the Netherlands: tobias@cwi.nl.
UvA-DARE ( Digital Academic Repository ) On the position of adjectives in Middle English Fischer

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Gluten-Free Diet: An Approach to Reconcile Nutritionally and Technologically Adequate and Safe Food for Celiac Patients

The rise in incidence of celiac disease (CD), a chronic multisystem autoimmune disorder associated with intestinal mucosa inflammation, intestinal villous atrophy and other indicators has increased in recent years. Study for pathogenesis and molecular mechanisms are the key aspect of nutritionally balanced gluten-free diet. Currently, gluten-free diet is the sole efficient treatment for celiac subjects. This may lead to ramifications corresponding to nutritional imbalances and deficiencies. Role of oats as source of minerals, proteins, vitamins and fiber and their use in gluten-free diet to compensate for the nutritional deficiencies is highlighted while their consumption with respect to safety for celiac patients is debated upon. Nutritional quality of pseudo-cereals and minor cereals is focused in the light of dietary advices and nutritional properties as well as the effort being made to formulate new generation of cereals. Finally, few strategies which make use of biotechnological and enzymatic methods to detoxify the dietary gluten which can be used in developing cereals having nutritional and baking qualities are described.
Diurnal and annual exchanges of mass and energy between an aspen‐hazelnut forest and the atmosphere: Testing the mathematical model Ecosys with data from the BOREAS experiment

There is much uncertainty about the net carbon (C) exchange of boreal forest ecosystems, although this exchange may be an important part of global C dynamics. To resolve this uncertainty, net C exchange has been measured at several sites in the boreal forest of Canada as part of the Boreal Ecosystem-Atmosphere Study (BOREAS). One of these sites is the Southern Old Aspen site at which diurnal CO2 and energy (radiation, latent, and sensible heat) fluxes were measured during 1994 using eddy correlation techniques at different positions within a mixed 70 year old aspen-hazelnut forest. These measurements were used to test a complex ecosystem model "ecosys" in which mass and energy exchanges between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere are simulated hourly under diverse conditions of soil, management, and climate. These simulations explained between 70% and 80% of diurnal variation in ecosystem CO 2 and energy fluxes measured during three 1 week intervals in late April, early June, and mid-July. Total annual CO2 fluxes indicated that during 1994, aspen was a net sink of 540 (modeled) versus 670 (measured) g C m -2 yr -, while hazelnut plus soil were a net source of 472 (modeled) versus 540 (measured) g C m -2 yr -. The aspen-hazelnut forest at the BOREAS site was therefore estimated to be a net sink of about 68 (modeled) versus 130 (measured) g C m -2 yr - during 1994. Long-term simulations indicated that this sink may be larger during cooler years and smaller during warmer years because C fixation in the model was less sensitive to temperature than respiration. These simulations also indicated that the magnitude of this sink declines with forest age because respiration increases with respect to fixation as standing phytomass grows. Confidence in the predictive capabilities of ecosystem models at decadal or centennial timescales is improved by well-constrained tests of these models at hourly timescales.
orum ody size and fitness in plants : Revisiting the selection consequences f competition

Having capacity for a relatively large plant body size is usually regarded as a key functional trait associated with success under competition between resident species within natural vegetation. This traditional ‘size-advantage’ hypothesis, however, generally fails to find support from several lines of recent research. Possible interpretations are considered here, including one in particular that has been largely overlooked: a larger species generally also needs to grow to a larger threshold size before it can reproduce at all, and the latter may not be generally attainable when neighbourhood resources are severely contested. The implications of this are explored in calling for a revised model of the selection consequences of competition on body size in plants, where success is defined not just (or even most importantly) by capacity to capture resources and deny them to neighbours, but more fundamentally by the capacity to transmit genes to future generations, despite severe resource deprivation by neighbours. For this latter capacity, a growing body of evidence is pointing to an alternative hypothesis based on ‘reproductive economy advantage’: under conditions of extreme and protracted neighbourhood crowding/competition (where virtually all resident plants are necessarily forced to remain, until death, at only a small fraction of their maximum potential body sizes), it is the relatively small species that are more likely to leave descendants here – simply because they need to reach only a relatively small body size in order to produce at least some offspring. Resident plants of most larger species, however, are more likely to die here producing none at all. © 2015 Geobotanisches Institut ETH, Stiftung Ruebel. Published by Elsevier GmbH. All rights reserved.
Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases Chronic aspergillus infections of the respiratory tract: diagnosis, management and antifungal resistance Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Purpose of review: Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) is a relatively rare, slowly progressive pulmonary syndrome due to Aspergillus spp. which requires specific knowledge in terms of disease entity, diagnosis, management and azole-resistance. This review focuses on the recent understanding of CPA entity and the emergence of azole-resistance in CPA. Recent findings: Due to complexities related to patients’ background and limited pathological evidence, the disease entity of CPA was incomprehensive and numerous names were previously used. The disease entities and nomenclature of subtypes of CPA have recently been proposed, though previous literature had grouped several different forms of CPA together. Recent advances in the methodology of susceptibility testing have indicated increasing azole-resistance in Aspergillus spp. CPA is potentially involved in producing azole-resistance and associated with poor response to azoles. Summary: Since there are few publications regarding CPA, there are still many unanswered questions. However, updating of disease entity will promote the clinical and basic research in this field. Moreover, the emergence of antifungal drug resistance of Aspergillus is becoming major concern. Thus, more evidence and research regarding drug-resistance are required to improve the outcome of CPA.
Evaluating the Dilution of Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent and Viral Impacts on Shellfish Growing Areas in Mobile Bay, Alabama

ABSTRACT The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides guidance to state shellfish control authorities on establishing prohibitive closure zones in proximity to wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) discharges with the purpose of minimizing the exposure of molluscan shellfish to health hazards posed by bacterial and viral pathogens present in wastewater effluents. For more than 25 years, the FDA has recognized conditional area management as an option to minimize the size of a prohibitive closure zone, and to enlarge the size and productivity of shellfish growing areas. To use this option, the FDA has recommended achieving a 1,000:1 dilution of effluent within the perimeter of the prohibited closure zone. Using newly available analytical methods and hydrographic equipment, the FDA is undertaking studies to determine whether its 1,000:1 dilution recommendation is supported by the findings. From 2007 through 2009, the FDA conducted field investigations to assess the impacts of wastewater effluent from a large municipal WWTP that discharges into Alabama's Mobile Bay. The dilution of the effluent in the bay was ascertained by conducting a hydrographic dye study using rhodamine WT tracer dye. Submersible fluorometers fastened to oyster cages at sentinel stations were used to determine continuously the dilution of the dye-tagged effluent throughout a 4-day study period. In addition, dilution and dispersion of the dye-tagged effluent was tracked throughout Mobile Bay by fluorometric measurements made while conducting boat transects. The microbiological impacts of the wastewater on molluscan shellfish were assessed by testing oysters placed in cages at sentinel stations at various distances along the anticipated path of the effluent. Levels of fecal coliforms, Escherichia coli, male-specific coliphage, and norovirus genogroups I and II were determined. Norovirus genogroup II was detected in oysters that were located as far as 5.74 km from the discharge, an area in close proximity to the calculated 1,000:1 dilution line. Results also showed that the levels of indicator microorganisms and viral pathogens in the shellfish inversely correlated with increased dilutions of the wastewater effluent in Mobile Bay.
Coordinated Visualization of Aspect-Oriented Programs

Software Visualization provides support to program analysis by visual presentation, improving cognition to comprehension tasks. Focusing specifically on aspect-oriented source code, it’s needed to map features of Aspect-Oriented Program (aspects and advices) into visual presentations, providing suitable visualization for understanding how aspects crosscut usual classes. In this paper we present a proposal of visual mapping for aspect-oriented programs aimed to support Program Comprehension by improving cognition.
A NEW LMI CONDITION FOR DELAY‐DEPENDENT ROBUST STABILITY OF STOCHASTIC TIME‐DELAY SYSTEMS

This paper studies robust stability for a class of uncertain nonlinear stochastic time‐delay systems. In terms of a linear matrix inequality, an improved delay‐dependent condition guaranteeing that a stochastic delay system will be exponentially stable in the mean square is proposed. This condition is less conservative than existing ones in the literature and is demonstrated by means of an example.