Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Building Code Officials Intent to Adopt and Perceptions of the International Green Construction Code

The transition from traditional practices to sustainable design and construction will require action on many fronts. Change must occur in social, economic, and political-legislative spheres. In the design and construction field, a prominent aspect of the political-legislative landscape is building code enforcement. While sustainability is a prominent issue, it is frequently practiced on an elective basis. However, the International Green Construction Code (IGCC), developed by the International Code Council (ICC), will impose mandatory green construction standards in jurisdictions that choose to adopt the code. Building on the existing theories and literature, the problem of the study was to investigate how building code officials’ perceptions of twelve key attributes, sub-dimensions of relative advantage, compatibility, complexity and observability, influence their intent to adopt the IGCC. A random sample of building code officials from Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska participated in the study. The data revealed that code officials’ perceptions of the initial costs for building owners and long term benefits for building owners were the lone significant predictors of intent to adopt. Based on the findings of this study, proponents of sustainable construction practices will be better prepared to promote the application of sustainable building regulations at the local level.
Soil organic carbon management for global benefits_all_v27052013_final

This paper was written as a discussion paper for the workshop organised by the Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP, www.stapgef.org) of the Global Environmental Facilility (GEF, http://www.thegef.org/gef/whatisgef) on ‘Soil Organic Carbon for Global Benefits: a Scoping Study’ that was held in Nairobi on 10-12 September 2012. Further information on the workshop, including all documents and presentation can be found at http://www.stapgef. org/? p=534.
Portal vein tumor thrombus is more sensitive to irradiation

Purpose: To study the changes of biological behavior in PVTT cells after irradiation. Methods: PVTToriginated cells CSQT-2 were compared with the HL-7702 human liver cell line, Hep3B and Huh7 human HCC cell lines on irradiation biology parameters and irradiation-related biological behavior, including apoptosis, proliferation and metastasis and other related mechanisms in vitro. We further assessed the radiosensitivity of xenograft in vivo. Results: Irradiation biology parameters of CSQT-2 cell were less than that of HCC cells; irradiated CSQT-2 cells had a higher prevalence of apoptosis and death, a higher rate of proliferation inhibition, and a weakened migration capacity compared with HCC cell lines. In addition, CSQT-2 cells had a higher rate of activated apoptotic proteins which arrested cell cycles in the G2/M phase, including PARP and caspase3, and a decreased rate of PCNA expression. Importantly, irradiation induced more severe shrinkage in the xenograft tumor derived from CSQT-2 cells compared with derived from Huh7 cells. Conclusions: Our results demonstrated that PVTT-originated cells were more radiosensitive than HCC cells both in vitro and in vivo, which supported the application of radiotherapy for HCC patients with PVTT in clinical settings.
GIANT: Scalable Creation of a Web-scale Ontology

Understanding what online users may pay attention to on the web is key to content recommendation and search services. These services will benefit from a highly structured and web-scale ontology of entities, concepts, events, topics and categories. While existing knowledge bases and taxonomies embody a large volume of entities and categories, we argue that they fail to discover properly grained concepts, events and topics in the language style of online users. Neither is a logically structured ontology maintained among these notions. In this paper, we present GIANT, a mechanism to construct a user-centered, web-scale, structured ontology, containing a large number of natural language phrases conforming to user attentions at various granularities, mined from the vast volume of web documents and search click logs. Various types of edges are also constructed to maintain a hierarchy in the ontology. We present our detailed techniques used in GIANT, and evaluate the proposed models and methods as compared to a variety of baselines, as well as deploy the resulted Attention Ontology in real-world applications, involving over a billion users, to observe its effect on content recommendation. The online performance of the ontology built by GIANT proves that it can significantly improve the click-through rate in news feeds recommendation.
A Systematic Method For Securing Memory Modules By Using Cryptographic Co-Processor

Security and privacy are community-derived—one cannot hope to be secure even if one person on the network does not take the same defensive measures that one does. If everyone is secure and every computer ‘trusts’ every other machine, there is little reason to be afraid of a malicious hack or attack. This is a content-protection concept that has spawned from the belief that the PC, as it currently stands, is not architecturally equipped to protect a user from the pitfalls and challenges that an all-pervasive network such as the Internet poses. A drastic change in the PC hardware is not feasible due largely to economic reasons. This paper hopes to introduce a minimal change that will serve the dual purpose of granting a computer user security, even as it maintains backward compatibility with existing applications. These changes will be reflected in the key components of the central processor, a motherboard chip (cryptographic coprocessor), input and output devices. It will not be a separate operating system; rather, it will be based on low-level changes to the OS kernel itself. Secondly, it is meant as an enforcer of security measures— measures that will either be defined by an end user or a content generator.
Topical Phytotherapeutic Treatment: ﻿Management of Normalization of Elevated Levels of Biochemical Parameter During Osteoarthritic Disorders: A prospective Study

Background: C-reactive protein (CRP), creatine kinase-muscle (CK-MM) and aldolase A (AldoA) levels are proven to be realistic biochemical markers of osteoarthritic disorders (OADs). The aim of this study is to normalize the elevated levels of CRP, CK-MM and AldoA during OADs of knee-joints and degenerative changes in lumbarspine by topical application of phytoconstituents with specialized techniques. Methods: Baseline data were collected and evaluated from 261 patients (66.67% females) with OADs confirmed with radiological images. Serum CRP, CK-MM, and AldoA levels were measured at the baseline and at the end of six weeks of treatment using appropriate kits. All patients underwent a standardized physical, radiographic examinations and evaluation of risk factors (inflammation, muscle degeneration, bone erosion, and skeletal muscle diseases) by blood examination and completed a questionnaire. All the patients were treated with topical application of phytochemicals extracted from seven Indian medicinal plants mixed with virgin sesame oil and beehive-wax for a period of six-week with specialized techniques. Results: The parameters of the risk factors for OADs at the end of six-week of treatment were highly significant (p<0.0001). The high and low ranges of all biomarkers, their percentage of improvements and Pearson’s correlation coefficient were all highly significant (p<0.0001). The improvements of pain, stiffness and daily functional activities at the end of treatment under KOOS, VAS, WOMAC index and KPS were highly significant (p<0.0001) and also reduction of weight as evidenced by BMI (p<0.0001) and radiological images as assessed by K-L grading score. Conclusions: It is firmly confirmed from the results that the elevated levels of CRP, CK-MM, and AldoA, represent the risks of inflammation, muscle degeneration, and skeletal muscle damage along with pain and all daily functional activities, body weight and radiological images as confirmed by above-mentioned international approved scales during OADs can be successful normalized by topical application of phytoconstituents within six-week with specialized treatment.
Study of the Performance of Alternative Materials in Road Paving

The growing concern over the reduction of emissions and energy savings has led to the development of new paving technologies that are environmentally friendly. The use of Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) is an example of the industry’s efforts toward improvement. Due to the decrease of the temperature during the production and compaction, WMA mitigates its impact on environmental pollution, energy consumption and worker exposure to gases. This work has the aim to make a comparative analysis of the performance, in laboratory, of one Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) mixture produced at conventional temperatures (between 140 and 150 °C), and a warm mixture of the same type produced with three different WMA production techniques, such as the introduction of additives (Sasobit and Rediset) that allow manufacturing and compacting the mixture at lower temperatures, between 100 and 120 °C. To prove that WMA performance is similar to the HMA, some laboratory tests were run, such as a Marshall Study, Water sensitivity and Wheel Tracking. The results obtained show that the behavior of WMA is similar to HMA and proved the good performance capabilities of WMA mixtures.
Cystatin C is a useful predictor of early neurological deterioration following ischaemic stroke in elderly patients with normal renal function

Introduction Cystatin C has been suggested as a sensitive marker of renal function. A high level of cystatin C is related to cardiovascular disease and stroke in elderly patients. We investigated the relationship between levels of cystatin C and early neurological deterioration with acute ischaemic stroke in elderly patients without chronic kidney disease. Patients and methods We evaluated a total of 771 elderly patients (mean age, 72.2; male, 59.0%) without chronic kidney disease who were admitted following acute ischaemic stroke between March 2010 and January 2015. The patients were divided into four groups based on the quartiles of serum cystatin C values. Early neurological deterioration was defined as an increase of ≥2 points from the baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score during the 7 days following onset. We compared the clinical characteristics and cystatin C concentrations between patients with and without early neurological deterioration. Results Eighty-six patients (11.2%) experienced early neurological deterioration. The percentage values of the higher (third and fourth) quartiles were significantly higher in the early neurological deterioration group (30.2% vs. 24.4% and 34.9% vs. 23.8%, P = 0.002). After adjustment for covariates, higher cystatin C levels were independently associated with a higher risk of early neurological deterioration: odds ratio (95% confidence interval) for second quartile 1.59 (0.70–3.58), third quartile 2.75 (1.25–6.04), fourth quartile 3.12 (1.36–7.16); P for trend 0.026. Discussion and conclusions This study demonstrated that cystatin C concentrations in elderly patients without chronic kidney disease were associated with early neurological deterioration following acute stroke. This suggests that cystatin C level could be a useful predictor for early neurological deterioration following acute stroke.
The Research Domain Criteria ( RDoC ) – a new dawn for neurodiversity research ?

It is 75 years since Donald Triplett became the first person to be diagnosed with autism. Since then, ‘autism spectrum disorder’ (hereafter ‘autism’) has come to be considered a common condition, with an estimated prevalence above one per cent (Centres for Disease Control, 2014), and an ever-growing prominence in the public consciousness. Nevertheless, its value as a diagnosis continues to be contested (e.g., Gillberg, 2010; Foss-Feig et al, 2016). In this editorial, I outline some critiques of autism as a diagnostic category, and point towards a recent development in mental health science as a potential remedy for these.
Clinical pharmacists in chronic care

Pharmacy practice has changed significantly lately. The professionals have the chance to contribute straightforwardly to patient consideration so as to lessen morbimortality identified with medication use, promoting wellbeing and preventing diseases. Healthcare organizations worldwide are under substantial pressure from increasing patient demand. Unfortunately, a cure is not always possible particularly in this era of chronic complications, and the role of physicians has become limited to controlling and palliating symptoms.The increasing population of patients with longterm conditions are associated with high levels of morbidity, healthcare costs and GP workloads. Clinical pharmacy took over an aspect of medical care that had been partially abandoned by physicians. Overburdened by patient loads and the explosion of new drugs, physicians turned to pharmacists more and more for drug information, especially within institutional settings. Once relegated to counting and pouring, pharmacists headed institutional reviews of drug utilization and served as consultants to all types of health-care facilities. In addition, when clinical pharmacists are active members of the care team, they enhance proficiency by: Providing critical input on medicine use and dosing. Working with patients to solve problems with their medications and improve compliance.
Three-dimensional Echocardiography Guidance of Percutaneous Procedures

Catheter-based transcutaneous repair of both congenital and acquired cardiovascular defects has been performed by interventional cardiologists and other interventional specialists for the past half a century. This therapeutic approach was initially spearheaded by pediatric cardiologists. Atrial balloon septostomy, later referred to as the Rashkind procedure, is generally considered to be the first catheter-based transcutaneous repair procedure. The Rashkind procedure was first reported in 1971 as the initial treatment in neonates with transposition of the great arteries to improve mixing of venous and systemic blood through creation of an iatrogenic atrial septal defect (ASD). In the beginning, catheter-based transcutaneous repairs were developed as less invasive alternatives to established surgical procedure but have since evolved into novel ways of treating structural heart defects. Catheterbased transcutaneous procedures to repair structural heart defects can be divided into the following groups: ■ ■ Valvular disease:
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Although fouling is a problem varying in space and time, a fouling situation is commonly quantified with the integral thermal fouling resistance based on the integral heat balance and an area-averaged heat transfer assessment. At the current status local differences like constrictions which affect the integral fluid dynamic behavior are not taken into consideration for modeling. This work shows experimental and analytical results of local investigations of a fouled counterflow double-pipe heat exchanger. The determined local parameters are used to model local thermal and mass based fouling resistances as part of a holistic approach with the aim to link the thermal and the mass based approach. Therefore, mass based parameters are utilized to recalculate the obtained local thermal fouling resistances in order to account for the increase in heat transfer caused by local surface roughness and/or local constrictions. This approach aims to explain and eliminate apparent negative fouling resistances on a local basis. For the determination of the local thermal fouling resistances local temperatures are measured to quantify the local overall heat transfer coefficients. For modeling local mass based fouling resistances the local material properties density and thermal conductivity are required. Furthermore, knowledge about the local layer thickness and/or the local fouling mass is needed. For recalculating local thermal fouling resistances local friction coefficients and local flow velocities resulting from the local constrictions are used. All experimental and theoretical approaches are merged into the model for the determination of local fouling resistances presented here.
The prophylactic use of antibiotics in submandibular gland excision: an audit and review of risk factors

Background: Submandibular gland excision is a common procedure in head and neck surgery. The current evidence-based guideline does not support the routine use of antibiotic prophylaxis for this procedure. Methods: A retrospective review of all patients who underwent submandibular gland excision over a 9-year period (2010 to 2018) at a tertiary Victorian hospital was conducted. Data relating to demographic, comorbidities, antibiotic use and surgical complications was collected. The aim was to identify key indicators associated with the development of wound related complications in the presence or absence of antibiotic prophylaxis. Results: Fifty-four patients met the selection criteria. Forty-seven (87.0%) received prophylactic antibiotic therapy. Complications reviewed were wound related complications, including seroma, haematoma, and wound infection. Nine (16.7%) patients developed one of these complications. Seven (13.0%) patients received antibiotics and developed a complication. Two (3.7%) patients developed a complication and did not receive antibiotics. Conclusions: Our data demonstrates that there is variation in practice with regards to antibiotic prophylaxis. A majority of patients received prophylactic antibiotics. The introduction of new guidelines has not drastically changed surgeons’ attitude. Compliance with the guideline was inconsistent, with a trend of decreasing antibiotic use in the last two years. Infection rates were in keeping with the literature. No specific risk factors were identified to be associated with surgical complications, in the presence or absence of antibiotic prophylaxis.
Association of the PCSK7 rs2277287 polymorphismand serum lipid levels in the Jing and Han populations

The single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) of rs142953140 near the proprotein convertase subtilisin/ kexin type 7 gene (PCSK7) has been associated with serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and triglyceride levels in a previous genome-wide association study, but the association of PCSK7 rs2277287 SNP and serum lipid levels has not been reported previously. The aim of this study was to detect the association of the PCSK7 rs2277287 SNP and several environmental factors with serum lipid profiles in the Chinese Jing and Han populations. Genotypes of the PCSK7 rs2277287 SNP in 657 individuals of Jing nationality and 657 participants of Han nationality were determined by polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism, and then confirmed by direct sequencing. The frequencies of CC,CT and TT genotypes were 80.21%, 17.96% and 1.83% in the Han population, and 69.41%, 27.70% and 2.89% in the Jing population (P<0.001); Respectively. The frequency of the T allele was 10.81% in the Han individuals and 16.74% in the Jing subjects (P<0.001). The T allele carriers had higher apolipoprotein (Apo) B and lower ApoA1/ApoB ratio in Han; and higher HDL-C in Jing than the T allele non-carriers. Subgroup analyses showed that the T allele carriers had lower ApoA1/ApoB ratio in Han males and females; And higher HDL-C, LDL-C and ApoB levels in Jing males (P<0.05 for all). Serum lipid parameters in the two ethnic groups were also associated with several environmental factors. These findings revealed that there may be a racial/ethnicand/or sex-specific association between the PCSK7 rs2277287 SNP and serum lipid parameters in some populations.
Accreditation, Professional Identity Development, and Professional Competence: A Discriminant Analysis

ABSTRACT Researchers explored the relationship among professional identity, professional competence, and graduate program accreditation status of 134 practicum counselors-in-training. Descriptive discriminant analysis demonstrated specific characteristics of professional identity and professional competence were indicators of Council for Accreditation and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) accredited program status. Findings support further investigation of the role of CACREP standards in counselor education, training standards, and licensure and certification requirements.
Dislocation configuration and solute redistribution of low angle kink boundaries in an extruded Mg–Zn–Y–Zr alloy

The microstructural and chemical features of deformation-induced interfaces are one of key issues in engineering materials because they determine plastic deformation behavior and thus affect mechanical properties of the materials. Using atomic-resolution high-angle annular dark-field scanning transmission electron microscopy, we characterized deformation-induced low angle kink boundaries (LAKBs) in long period stacking ordered (LPSO) structures in an extruded Mg–2.3Zn–6.6Y–0.56Zr (wt%) alloy. We clarified that the LAKB in LPSO phase consists of an array of < a > dislocations, while the LAKB in Mg interlayers sandwiched between LPSO phases is composed of an array of dissociated < c+a > and/or < a > dislocations. Correspondingly, the former and the latter LAKBs are depleted and segregated with Zn/Y/Zr elements, respectively. I2 stacking fault (SF) is meanwhile generated in Mg layers, and its energy is evaluated approximately 0.1–1.6 mJ m. Deformation-induced LAKBs, the resultant redistribution of solute elements, and precipitated I2 SFs, are proposed to be responsible for the high strength of extruded Mg alloys containing LPSO structures.
Implementation of Proximity measure approach for binary attributes to select a pair from a group of objects

: The paper is based on research area data mining in computer science. Data mining means knowledge mining from data. From among different approaches in data mining we are going to work on a approach which is “Proximity Measures for Binary Attributes”. The paper is about selecting a single pair from all the possible pairs in the data set consisting of objects of same type and having some attributes. Based on those attributes which will be binary in nature the research component i.e. Distance Measure will be calculated and a single pair will be given as output.
Simple and reliable genotyping of ALDH2 rs671 in the patients with acute alcoholism intoxication using Tetra-Primer ARMS PCR

Aldehyde dehydrogenase-2 (ALDH2) is the second enzyme of the major oxidative pathway of alcohol metabolism, and is critical for the effective breakdown of alcohol common single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) rs671 1510G>A (Glu504Lys) in ALDH2 which influences the enzymatic activity of the ALDH2 active protein. We hypothesized that there could be a link between this polymorphism and the occurrence of acute alcoholism intoxication (AAI). In order to study this, we developed a Tetra-Primer ARMS PCR that could identify genetic polymorphisms of aldehyde dehydrogenase-2 (ALDH2, rs671). We then used the Tetra-primer ARMS-PCR for ALDH2 rs671 genotyping and characterize the distribution of a polymorphism in 287 AAI patients (239 male and 48 female) and 483 healthy controls. Tetra-Primer ARMS PCR was successful for genotyping ALDH2 rs671. The frequency of the A allele of rs671 in AAI patients was significantly lower than that of the healthy control group (P<0.01). The number of ALDH2 A allele carrier in cases of severe poisoning was less than that observed in cases of mild poisoning (P<0.01). The A allele of ALDH2 is a potential protective factor for AAI. Tetra-Primer ARMS PCR is a simple, reproducible and specific technique for clinical diagnosis by genotyping. It is also both timeand cost-effective.