Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Case of Collaborative Time Management in a Surgery Clinic

This paper focuses on time management as a cooperative task. Based on an analysis of the cultural complexity of scheduling surgical operations in a large clinic, possibilities of using information technology are explored. A computer system can be used to facilitate and change the negotiation of resource deployment in complex organizations by a) providing an integrated view of time management problems and decision-making within a complex organization, and b) by improving coordination. The paper discusses some design options for such a system which combines negotiation support with an automatic scheduling device and critically examines the rationale for an organization to accept and implement such a system.
CLINICAL REVIEW 140 Tibolone for Postmenopausal Women: Systematic Review of Randomized Trials

Tibolone (Livial, Org OD 14), produced by Organon (West Orange, NJ), is a synthetic steroid that has estrogenic, androgenic and progestagenic properties. It has been used in Europe for almost 2 decades, primarily for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis and treatment of climacteric symptoms. Research about tibolone as well as reviews of clinical studies have been conducted and published, mainly in Europe (1–3). The FDA has not yet approved tibolone, and therefore information about tibolone is less easily accessible to clinicians and postmenopausal women in the United States. Tibolone itself has no biological activity; its effects are the results of the activity of its metabolites on various tissues (4). After administration, tibolone is quickly metabolized into 3-hydroxytibolone (3-OH-tibolone) and 3-OH-tibolone compounds, which are also present in an inactive, sulfated form (4) (Fig. 1). A third compound, the4-isomer, is formed from tibolone directly or from the 3-OH-metabolites. The 3- and 3-OH-metabolites bind solely to the ER, whereas the 4-isomer has affinity for PR and AR, but not ER. The concentrations of tibolone metabolites and the metabolic regulation of hormonal activities vary depending on tissue type (4 – 6) (Fig. 1). Tibolone has estrogenic effects on bone and vaginal tissue. In endometrial tissue the 4-isomer functions as a progestagen, whereas in the brain and liver it has androgenic effects. In breast tissue, the main actions of tibolone are strong inhibition of sulfatase activity and weak inhibition of 17-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase activity, which result in blocking the conversion of estrone sulfate to E2. Tibolone given orally is rapidly absorbed, appearing in the plasma within 30 min and peaking in 4 h. Tibolone is metabolized mainly in the liver and is excreted in the urine and feces. The elimination half-life is approximately 45 h. In this review we will discuss the results from the randomized, controlled, and double blind trials (RCTs) of tibolone, with respect to its effects on climacteric symptoms, sexual function, endometrial and breast tissue, lipid metabolism, and bone mineral density (BMD).
Analysis of the dynamics of vitamin D status in the population of the Lodz region - a preliminary report

Introduction: Despite the ease of exposure to solar radiation, as well as oral supplementation with vitamin D, several findings still indicate the presence of the problem of insufficient supply of the organism with vitamin D in many populations. Aim: To analyse the dynamics of changes of the vitamin D status in individuals of the population of the Lodz region depending on recreational exposure to solar radiation, and to determine the risk of vitamin D insufficiency. Material and methods: Three measurements of the concentration of 25(OH)D3 were performed: (1, baseline) within 2 weeks from the last exposure to solar radiation, (2) after 8 weeks, but not before September, (3) after 16 weeks. Measurements were performed with an automated method of the electrochemiluminescence assay under the DEQAS control system (vitamin D external quality assessment scheme). Results: At baseline, the recommended vitamin D level was found in 36.67%, hypovitaminosis in 56.67%, and deficiency in 6.67% of individuals. After 8 weeks the recommended level was ascertained in 16.67%, hypovitaminosis in 63.33%, deficiency in 16.67%, and deficit in 3.33% of persons. After 16 weeks the recommended level was observed in 6.67%, hypovitaminosis in 36.67%, deficiency in 50.00%, and deficit in 3.33% of persons. The concentration of 25(OH)D3 was significantly lower after 8 weeks in comparison to the baseline level (p < 0.0001). The decrease in the concentration after 16 weeks was significantly lower in comparison to the baseline value (p < 0.0001), as well as to those of the second measurement – after 8 weeks (p < 0.0001). The risk for low vitamin D level (< 30 ng/ml) after 16 weeks was more than twice as high as within the baseline period of exposure to solar radiation (OR = 2.79, p < 0.01). Conclusions: The low concentration of vitamin D after 8 and 16 weeks after recreational exposure to solar radiation and the increased risk for vitamin D insufficiency underline the rationale of the use, especially in winter months, of oral vitamin D supplementation.
THE STRATEGIC ROLES OF INFORMATION SYSTEM: A CASE OF SMALL MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

Information system is not only a support or tool for enterprise, but it has also plays strategic role, a new weapon to enhance business competitiveness. Development of small medium enterprises in Jakarta, Indonesia is very fast, that it makes intense competition between small medium enterprises. This research aims at finding the impact of information system strategy on business competitiveness among small medium enterprises moderated by technology dependency. Questionnaires are distributed to low to top level management of small medium enterprises in Jakarta. Data are analyzed using Structural Equation Model with Partial Least Square method. The result proves that there are significant effects of information system strategy on business competitiveness of small and medium enterprises. Hence, IS/IT strategy does contribute to enhancing competitiveness of small and medium enterprises. The contribution however varies between 57 to 67 percent from the four Business Balanced Score Card perspectives. It was also found that there are no significance differences between technology dependent enterprise and non-technology dependent enterprise on the impact of IS/IT strategy on competitiveness of the SMEs.
IAC-09.C4.7.-C3.5.5 TECHNOLOGY-BASED DESIGN AND SCALING LAWS FOR RTGS FOR SPACE EXPLORATION IN THE 100 W RANGE

This paper presents the results of a study on design considerations for a 100 W radioisotope thermo-electric generator (RTG). Special emphasis has been put on designing a modular, multi-purpose system with high overall TRL levels and making full use of the extensive Russian heritage in the design of radioisotope power systems. The modular approach taken allowed the derivation of robust scaling laws covering the electric power range from 50 to 200 electric Watt (EoL). The retained concept is based on a modular thermal block structure, a radiative inner-RTG heat transfer and using a two-stage thermo-electric conversion system.
OPTICAL AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF DILUTE

The bandgap and optical absorption edge are measured in semi-insulating and p-type GaNAs as a function of nitrogen content using a photoconductivity technique. The bandgap is found to decrease from 1.42 eV with 0% nitrogen to 1.20 eV with 0.9% nitrogen, and to 1.14 eV with 1.73% nitrogen content. The characteristic energy of the exponentional absorption edge (Urbach parameter) for p-type GaNAs is found to increase from 6.7 meV with 0% nitrogen to 14 meV with 0.8% nitrogen content. The mobility and carrier concentration are measured as a function of nitrogen content in p-type and n-type GaNAs using Hall measurements. The electron mobility decreases from 3000 cm 2 /Vs with 0% nitrogen, to 650 cm 2 /Vs with 0.1% nitrogen, and to 300 cm 2 /Vs with 1.0% nitrogen content. The hole mobility is relatively unaffected by nitrogen and stays constant around 300 cm 2 /Vs for up to 1% nitrogen content. The carrier concentration in p-type GaNAs is found to decrease for highly doped (2.5xl0 1 6 cm 3 ) GaNAs and increase for low doped (4.5xl0 1 4 cm 3 ) GaNAs with increasing nitrogen content. The carrier concentration converges to 7xl0 1 5 c m 3 for both low and high doping at greater than 0.8% nitrogen content, which suggests there is a trap that is pinning the Fermi level. This behaviour is modeled using conservation of charge in the band gap, and a
GREEK INTONATION AND THE PHONOLOGY OF PROSODY: POLAR QUESTIONS REVISITED

This paper briefly reviews the literature on Greek prosody and uses the default intonation of Greek polar questions to illustrate the relevance of research on Greek for our understanding of prosody at large. In particular, the paper compares several competing phonological representations of the Greek polar question intonation and presents new data from multi-word questions which show that in these longer utterances, the F0 stretch between the low F0 of the word in focus and the final rise-fall is not always flat, as in short questions, but may show optional and reduced F0 movements associated with stressed syllables; these movements can plausibly be analyzed as the reflex of postnuclear accents. Thus, the Greek data show that the notions of phrase accent and postnuclear accent, which have been argued to be one and the same, can co-exist in a linguistic system and thus should be considered distinct phenomena.
Combinatorial Insights into Asymptotic Normality

In this paper we examine various sequences (Xn)n∈N of real random variables arising naturally in connection with certain combinatorial structures. The goal is to investigate sufficient conditions for convergence to the standard normal distribution upon centering and normalization. By studying signed binomial sums, Stirling numbers of both kinds, and factorial moments, we obtain certain cancellations in the computation of centred moments E[(Xn−E[Xn])]. This allows us to conclude that Xn−E[Xn] V ar Xn d −→ N(0, 1) when the factorial moments E[(Xn)k] are rational functions satisfying some simple conditions on the coefficients. A particular class of such random variables are those whose factorial moments are products and quotients of falling factorials in n; we apply our result in this situation and we discuss specific examples arising from block statistics of k-divisible noncrossing partitions and from outdegree statistics of rooted plane trees with k-divisible outdegrees.
The Influence of Alcohol on Blood Pressure

Hypertension is an important preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of mortality in the UK. The pattern of alcohol intake is likely to be a major contributing factor in the complex effects of alcohol on cardiovascular disease. However, despite substantial evidence on the relationship between alcohol and blood pressure, there is considerable variation in the reported nature of this relationship. In particular, it is established that heavy drinking is associated with increased risk of hypertension but results are inconsistent at light and moderate levels of alcohol consumption. This study aimed to describe recent trends in alcohol consumption in England and to examine the association between alcohol consumption and blood pressure.
The Influence of Digital Collection and Research Support in Information Literacy on the Level of Student’s Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory

Information literacy and critical thinking are part of the 21 st century skills that must be had by every person in knowledge society, especially in the academic program for identifying and finding information sources that support in research activities. This research is focused on knowing the effect of student information literacy on critical thinking disposition inventory. Data was obtained using a quantitative non-experiment with survey methods analysed using simple linear regression. Study sample consisted of 54 students from total population of 90 students at the last level Building Engineering Education Bachelor Program in State University of Malang. Data collection used questionnaire instruments that were published by ACRL Information Literacy Assessment and California Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory (CCTDI) on a scale of 4. The results showed that the students had good information literacy and very poor critical thinking. But information literacy has a significant effect on critical thinking by 31% and the rest is influenced by other factors. The level of information literacy and critical thinking of students are purposed in writing scientific papers for the last year of students. Exploration factors that influence students' critical thinking
Microscopic Adenomyosis

Endometriosis is a frequent, chronic inflammatory estrogendependent gynecological disease characterized by the presence of extrauterine endometrial tissue, that affects up to 10% of all reproductive-aged women. The incidence increases to 30–50% in women with chronic pelvic pain and infertility [1, 2]. Most common sites of the ectopic endometrial-like tissue are the pelvic peritoneum and ovaries, but they can be found also under the peritoneal surface, where endometriosis is strongly associated with pelvic pain symptoms [3]. This disease has a noteworthy morbidity, with harmful effect upon women’s social working, personal life, and relations with physicians [4]. Notwithstanding, the pathogenesis, as well as the diagnosis and therapy for endometriosis are still not perfectly delineated [5]. Recently, our group and others have generated convincing experimental data suggesting that perturbation of the fine-tuning of the female genital system development during a critical window of time in fetal life as the pathogenetic event prompting to the progression of endometriosis later in life [6–12].
effect of different sources of nitrogen on the vegetative growth of andean blueberry (Vaccinium meridionale swartz)

ResUMen The andean blueberry (Vaccinium meridionale Swartz) is a small wild shrub that grows in Colombia in sub-paramo areas. The berry has a high export potential due to the high content of antioxidants in the fruits. The objective of the present research was to evaluate the effect of fertilization with different nitrogen sources on the vegetative growth of plants with four treatments: a control of 0% n, 50%nH4-50%nO3, 100% nO3, and 100% nH4. The dose of 70 mg l n was used in the treatments with application of n. The plants with best growth were those fertilized with ammonia sources. The treatment with 100% nH4 obtained the highest average number of shoots (22) and leaves (254) per plant, and the highest dry weight of plant organs at 148 d after planting of rooted cuttings followed by treatment with 50%nH4-50%nO3. applications of 0% n and 100% nO3 resulted in higher rates of anthocyanin synthesis and lower contents of chlorophyll in leaves regarding to the n sources containing nH4. The plants fertilized with 0% n and 100% nO3 presented lesser growth than those fertilized with 50%nH4-50%nO3and 100% nH4. This study allows to conclude that the andean blueberry requires a fertilization plan with ammonia sources. El agraz Vaccinium meridionale Swartz es un arbusto silvestre pequeño, que crece en Colombia en zonas de subpáramo, con un alto potencial para posicionarse en el mercado internacional, gracias a su alto contenido de antioxidantes en los frutos. El presente trabajo tuvo como objetivo evaluar el efecto de la fertilización con diferentes fuentes de nitrógeno sobre el crecimiento de plantas de agraz en etapa vegetativa, con cuatro tratamientos: testigo sin aplicación del n, 50% nH4-50%nO3, 100% nO3 y 100% nH4. Se utilizó la dosis de 70 mg l del n en los tratamientos con la aplicación del nitrógeno. las plantas fertilizadas con fuentes amoniacales tuvieron el mejor crecimiento, siendo el tratamiento de 100% nH4 el que obtuvo el mayor número de brotes (22), mayor número de hojas (254) por planta y mayores pesos secos de los órganos a los 148 días después de la siembra de estacas enraizadas, seguido del tratamiento con 50%nH4-50%nO3. los tratamientos con 0% n y 100% nO3 tuvieron una mayor síntesis de antocianinas y una menor cantidad de clorofilas en hojas con respecto a las plantas fertilizadas con fuentes de nH4. las plantas fertilizadas con 0% n y 100% nO3 presentaron un crecimiento menor que aquellas fertilizadas con 50% nH4-50%nO3 y 100%nH4. Este estudio permite afirmar que el agraz requiere planes de fertilización con fuentes amoniacales.
Impact of a Standardized Asthma Education Program for Children Ages 8-12 Years Old with Moderate to Severe Persistent Asthma on Health Outcomes: A Pilot Study

Impact of a Standardized Asthma Education Program for Children Ages 8-12 years old with Moderate to Severe Persistent Asthma on Health Outcomes: A Pilot Study Felesia Bowen Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood causing significant physical, emotional and financial burden. The purpose of this study was to pilot recruitment strategies, instruments and experimental protocols to determine the feasibility of conducting a larger randomized control trial (RCT) and to evaluate educational, behavioral and physiological health outcomes for children ages 8 to 12 years of age with moderate to severe persistent asthma. The 30 subjects in this pilot were recruited at the time of hospital and emergency department admissions, randomized to standard care or care plus the Open Airways program, and assessed at three time points with a knowledge test, quality of life and disease control questionnaires, and spirometry to determine measures of large and small airway function. Subjects in the intervention group demonstrated significant and sustained improvement in asthma knowledge and their quality of life trended toward significance in the emotional subdomain. There was improvement over time within both groups on all health outcome measures except spirometry but repeated measures analysis of variance showed no Health Outcomes of Asthma Education significant difference between groups for measurable lung function, quality of life or level of asthma control. Both groups experienced high levels of tobacco exposure with and without other environmental pollutants. The pilot study validated methods applicable to a larger RCT and suggested protocol revisions in intervention content, monitoring of control group, and timing of data collection. This study is innovative in that it focused on recruiting and intervening with urban children who have moderate to severe persistent asthma and it measured lung function and quality of life as well in addition to knowledge relative to a standardized educational intervention developed and widely used for children with milder disease. Incorporating the protocol refinements suggested in a larger RTC can potentially establish empirical evidence for an intervention tailored to the needs of children who are more seriously impacted by asthma and harder to reach for delivery of effective interventions. Health Outcomes of Asthma Education Table of
Facial Expression Parameter Extraction with Cohn-Kanade Based Database

The facial expression simulation is a new application field. The Cohn-Kanade facial expression database is adapted in this paper, which based on the Face Action Coding System (FACS), to extract facial expression parameters. A more perfect parameterized model is built for the facial expression simulation. Experiment results show the method in the paper works well.
Effect of Vacuum Assisted Fused Deposition Modeling on 3D Printed ABS Microstructure

Fused deposition modeling (FDM) or commonly known as the 3D printer is one of the most used and accessible additive manufacturing (AM) technology commonly used for prototyping and product applications. Easily produced from a drawn 3D CAD model, FDM can 3D print any intricate parts and the products are based on polymer material such as ABS. FDM works by depositing a thin layer of extruded polymer filament on a build platform layer by layer to create a solid 3D part. Nonetheless, FDM is still far behind regarding product quality such as mechanical strength. In order to produce a functional part, high strength is required to prevent stress and strain failure. Studies found out that one of the main reasons behind poor strength was the imperfect bonding between layers at z-axis. During the printing process, the bonding process occurred to quick, and the layers did not fused properly. Therefore, the current progress in FDM slowed down and prevented to be fully utilised as end-use parts. This paper presents a microstructure study on the effect of integrating vacuum system with FDM to improve 3D printed specimen’s tensile strength. The results indicated positive improvements of tensile strength when printed using vacuum assisted compared to normal atmospheric ones. The microstructure observation from scanning electron microscope showed the specimens produced under vacuum assisted had a superior bonding between layers.
Autopsy Analysis of Suicidal Hanging Cases at Dhaka Medical College

Background: Hanging is one of the common methods of suicide in the world. The rate of suicide by hanging is increasing day by day in Bangladesh. Suicide by hanging is the act of intentionally killing oneself by suspension from an anchor point or ligature point (e.g., an over head beam or hook) by a ligature or jumping from a height with a noose around the neck. Hanging is a very simple method of suicide that does not require complicated techniques. The materials required are easily available, and a wide range of ligature can be used, so most of the people commit suicide by suspension from a height with a ligature around the neck. Objective: The objective of this study was to find out demography of hanging, its distribution according to age group, sex, common ligature materials used by victims, observed post mortem findings and in this way try to identify the causative factors and develop the preventive measures that are essential to reduce death due to hanging. Materials and method: A retrospective study was done on the basis of 3rd copies of postmortem reports preserved in the department of Forensic Medicine, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh for the period of 2 years, (from January 2008 to December 2009) with the permission of the autopsy surgeons. Results: Out of 574 cases, 159 (27.71%) were male and 415 (72.29%) female. Among them 304 (52.96%) were married and 270 (47.04%) were unmarried. Most of the victims (46.86%) were from the age group 21-30 years. Dopatta (orna) was the commonest (41.28%) ligature material. Conclusion: To reduce the number of suicide by hanging a well designed and comprehensive programme is needed, which will identify the causative factors and which might help in prevention of suicidal hanging. Delta Med Col J. Jan 2016 4(1): 9-12
Benzer Şiddet Düzeyindeki Egzersizlerde Farkli Kas Katilim Modellerinin Fizyolojik Parametrelere Olan Etkileri The Effects of Different Rates of Muscle Contractions on Physiological Parameters in a Giving Speed of Exercises

Bu calismanin amaci, benzer duzeylerde uygulanan is yuklerinde, farkli kasilma hizlarinin (40 – 80 rpm) fizyolojik parametrelere olan etkilerinin incelenmesidir. Calismada Beden Egitimi ve Spor Yuksekokulu ogrencisi olan 13 erkek gonullu yer almistir. Uc farkli laboratuar oturumundan olusan bu calismada, ilk once gonullulerin maksimal oksijen tuketim kapasiteleri (makVO 2 ) olculmustur. Gonullulerin tespit edilen makVO 2 degerlerinin 55–60% duzeyine denk gelen is yukleri hesaplanmistir. Tespit edilen is yuku, diger iki submaksimal testlemede uygulanan 40 ve 80 rpm pedal frekanslarindaki egzersizlerde sabit tutulmustur. 40 ve 80 rpm testlemeler 3 dakika isinma bolumu, 20 dakikalik ana bolum ve bunu takip eden 5 dakikalik pasif toparlanma bolumu olarak uygulanmistir. Istatistiksel analiz sonuclarina gore iki farkli pedal frekansi ve A B S T R AC T