Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Protectiv Effect of Sanhua Tang on Blood Brain Barrier Injury in Cerebral Ischemia-reperfusion Rat

Objective:To observe the protective effect of Sanhua Tang on blood brain barrier injury in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion rat.Method:The rats were randomly dividec into sham operation group,model group,low dose group of Sanhua Tang,high dose group of Sanhua Tang and nimodipine group.Blocking middle cerebral artery of rat with suture method was used to prepare cerebral ischemia reperfusion model.The content of EB in rat brain tissue was detected by colorimetry.The content of S100B protein was detected in serum of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion rat by enzyme linked immunoassay.Result: In sham operation group the content of EB,S100B protein was decreased.The content of EB,S100B protein in model operation group was significantly increased(P0.01);compared with model operation group,in drug group the content of EB,S100B protein was significantly decreased(P0.05);in large dose group of Sanhua Tang and nimodipine group the content of EB,S100B protein was more significantly reduced than other groups(P0.05). Conclusion: Sanhua Tang can protect blood brain barrier injury of cerebral ischemia reperfusion rat.
Husbands at home: Predictors of paternal participation in childcare and housework.

Predictors of paternal participation in childcare and housework are examined. A longitudinal sample of 66 couples expecting their 1st child completed extensive questionnaires during the wives' last trimester of pregnancy and 3-8 months after birth. Regressions were conducted in which paternal participation in childcare and housework were regressed on variables pertaining to each of 4 models of paternal participation: relative economic resource, structural, family systems, and sex role attitude. Composite models of paternal participation in housework and childcare were then developed. Fathers' involvement in childcare is best explained by mothers' work hours and fathers' feminism
Diferencias en la calidad de vida por trimestre del embarazo en un grupo de adolescentes argentinas Differences in quality of life by trimester of pregnancy in a group of Argentinian teenagers

During pregnancy, organic changes can affect in the adolescent’s quality of life (QOL) perception. In this paper the differences in QOL by trimester of pregnancy in Argentine teenagers was determined by a cross-comparative study. The QOL was determined with the SF-36 questionnaire and the statistical analysis by the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. Fifty-six 18 ± 2 year old teenagers reported their QOL in a 0-100 scale (higher score, better perceived QOL) resulting a mean of 37.7 ± 8.4 in the physical component score (PCS) and 44.1 ± 12.2 in the mental component score (MCS). Differences were found in PCS comparing the first and third trimester groups (43.7 ± vs. 33.7 ± 6; p < 0.01), and the second and third trimester groups (39.7 ± vs. 33.7 ± 6; p < 0.01). The adolescents reported a lower QOL in the PCS (major physical limitation and bodily pain) with the progress of pregnancy.
Chronic nicotine intake ameliorates sepsis-induced multi-organ failure in rats: 12AP1-7

Results and Discussion: Overall ICU mortality was 27.7%. Table 1 shows the dif ferences between survivors and non-survivors. Positive VRE colonization, APACHE II and SAPS II scores at ICU admission, number of chronic diseases and ICU-LOS were increased in non-survivors. Conclusions: Positive VRE colonization at ICU admission seems to play an important role on ICU survival. However, VRE-infections during ICU stay did not influence mortality suggesting that VRE-colonization influences mortality via another route.
Sleep Habits and Occurrence of Lowback Pain among Craftsmen

Objectives : Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability with high economic and public health consequences. The study objective is to determine the association between sleeping habits and occurrence of lowback pain among craftsmen in Owerri. Methods : From April to May, 2012, a cross-sectional survey of randomly selected 500 craft workers was done. Data on socio-demographic characteristics and selected lifestyle were collected using an interviewer semi-structured questionnaire. Data analysis was done using descriptive, inferential statistics of chi square and multiple regressions. Results : The findings of multiple regression analyses showed respondents who sleep on soft/saggy surface were almost 5 times more likely to develop LBP independently compared to those with relatively firm/hard surface (OR = 4.56; CI = 2.62 - 7.94; p = 0.001). Craftsmen with unsteady sleeping posture were twice likely to develop LBP (OR=2.10, CI = 1.04 - 4.25, p<0.001) Conclusions : Longitudinal study is warranted to further explore the relationship between sleep habits and lowback pain
Treating the thrower’s shoulder

Treating a throwing athlete can be difficult, and success demands a thorough understanding of biomechanical principles and common physiological throwing adaptations. Throwing athletes require a combination of laxity and stability to achieve optimal performance, and disruption of this delicate balance can lead to injury. In this review article, we present the unique considerations relating to the throwing athlete and shoulder. Current concepts in throwing biomechanics, along with anatomic and physiologic adaptations of the thrower’s shoulder, are reviewed. Common pathology also is discussed, including internal impingement, rotator cuff tears, labral tears, glenohumeral internal rotation deficit, and scapular dyskinesis. Our preferred treatment techniques and existing data on returning these athletes to competitive play are presented.
Protective effect of Deuterohemin His Peptide-6(DhHP-6)on cerebral ischema reperfusion injury in rats

Objective To investigate the effect of DhHP-6 on cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury in rats.Methods The experiment rats cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury was induced by middle cerebral artery occlusion to observe the influence of SOD,MDA,NO in cerebral tissue and the infarct size.Results DhHP-6(1mg/kg,0.3mg/kg,0.1mg/kg) groups significantly improve SOD activity(P0.01,P0.05),inhibite MDA,NO release(P0.01,P0.05) in cerebral tissue.DhHP-6(1mg/kg,0.3mg/kg)could diminish cerebral infarction area(P0.01,P0.05). Conclusions DhHP-6 could increasedthe ability of removing free radicals,decreased lipid peroxidation,play the roles of cerebral protection.
3D Imaging for Planning of Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures

Novel minimally invasive surgeries are used for treating cardiovascular diseases and are performed under 2D fluoroscopic guidance with a C-arm system. 3D multidetector row computed tomography (MDCT) images are routinely used for preprocedural planning and postprocedural follow-up. For preprocedural planning, the ability to integrate the MDCT with fluoroscopic images for intraprocedural guidance is of clinical interest. Registration may be facilitated by rotating the C-arm to acquire 3D C-arm CT images. This dissertation describes the development of optimal scan and contrast parameters for C-arm CT in 6 swine. A 5-s ungated C-arm CT acquisition during rapid ventricular pacing with aortic root injection using minimal contrast (36 mL), producing high attenuation (1226), few artifacts (2.0), and measurements similar to those from MDCT (p>0.05) was determined optimal. 3D MDCT and C-arm CT images were registered to overlay the aortic structures from MDCT onto fluoroscopic images for guidance in placing the prosthesis. This work also describes the development of a methodology to develop power equation (R 2 >0.998) for estimating dose with C-arm CT based on applied tube voltage. Application in 10 patients yielded 5.48±2.02 mGy indicating minimal radiation burden.
Study on the relationship of hemorrhagic transformation after acute ischemic stroke and the level of fasting blood lipid

Objiective To discuss the relationship of hemorrhagic transformation(HT) after acute ischemic stroke and the level of fasting blood lipid.Methods Consecutive patients admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital to Guangxi Medical University with objectively diagnosed acute ischemic stroke between 1 January 2009 and 31 December 2010 were included.At admission,baseline demographic and clinical information was collected including gender,age of onset,past medical history,systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure levels,fasting blood glucose level,levels of fasting total cholesterol(TC),triglycerides(TG),low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C),National Institute of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS) score,etiology,size and location of stroke.Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the association between HT and above factors.Results A total of 665 acute ischemic stroke patients were consecutively enrolled in this study.HT after ischemic stroke was found in 68 patients(10.2%) on follow-up brain CT or MR.Low level of TC was related to an increased HT after ischemic stroke.Every 1 mmol/L drop of TC level caused 35.6% increase in the risk of HT(OR,0.644 per 1-mmol/L increase;95%CI,0.456-0.908;P = 0.012). Conclusions Low level of TC is associated with greater risk hemorrhagic transformation after acute ischemic stroke.
Schooling in Developing Countries: The Roles of Supply, Demand and Government Policy

In developing countries, rising incomes, increased demand for more skilled labor, and government investments of considerable resources on building and equipping schools and paying teachers have contributed to global convergence in enrollment rates and completed years of schooling. Nevertheless, in many countries substantial education gaps persist between rich and poor, between rural and urban households and between males and females. To address these gaps, some governments have introduced school vouchers or cash transfers programs that are targeted to disadvantaged children. Others have initiated programs to attract or retain students by expanding school access or by setting higher teacher eligibility requirements or increasing the number of textbooks per student. While enrollments have increased, there has not been a commensurate improvement in knowledge and skills of students. Establishing the impact of these policies and programs requires an understanding of the incentives and constraints faced by all parties involved, the school providers, the parents and the children. The chapter reviews the economic literature on the determinants of schooling outcomes and schooling gaps with a focus on static and dynamic household responses to specific policy initiatives, perceived economic returns and other incentives. It discusses measurement and estimation issues involved with empirically testing these models and reviews findings. Governments have increasingly adopted the practice of experimentation and evaluation before taking steps to expand new policies. Often pilot programs are initiated in settings that are atypically appropriate for the program, so that the results overstate the likely impact of expanding the program to other settings. Program expansion can also result in general equilibrium feedback effects that do not apply to isolated pilots. These behavioral models provide a useful context within which to frame the likely outcomes of such expansion.
MULTIFATORIALIDADE E O RETORNO DE AÇÕES BRASILEIRAS ENTRE O PERÍODO DE 2003 E 2013

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo verificar a influencia de 16 fatores de retorno na determinacao do excesso de retorno do mes seguinte das acoes que pertenceram ao indice Ibovespa ao longo do periodo de janeiro de 2003 a dezembro de 2013. Os fatores se referem as mensuracoes de cinco familias de caracteristicas dos ativos: risco, liquidez, rentabilidade, “barateamento” e desempenho passado. Para a verificacao da influencia dos fatores de retorno foi utilizada a regressao linear do tipo forward . Foi ainda realizado um teste de eventos para verificacao dos efeitos da crise do subprime na anormalidade do comportamento dos ativos. Como resultado do trabalho verifica-se que a significância e o payoff das variaveis sao transitorios, sugerindo mudancas nas caracteristicas das acoes que os agentes financeiros consideram relevantes para a alocacao de investimentos. As conclusoes da pesquisa sugere que estas mudancas nao sao desencadeadas por eventos de grande porte, sendo parte do comportamento natural do mercado. Apesar do carater temporario dos fatores de retorno, as variaveis lucro/preco, receita/preco, margem liquida, excesso de retorno de 12 meses e ROA apresentaram maior grau de contribuicao positiva para o desempenho dos ativos. As variaveis volume/preco, valor de mercado e excesso de retorno de 6 meses resultaram em maior contribuicao negativa. A variavel patrimonio liquido/preco, analisada juntamente com os outros fatores, nao foi considerada relevante.
Effect of ITCs on gate stacked JL‐TFET based on work‐function engineering

A stacked double gate junctionless tunnel field-effect transistor (JL-TFET) has been proposed and examined the effects of interface trap charges (ITCs) by introducing both acceptor and donor charges at the semiconductor/insulator interface. The structure uses two isolated gates (polarity gate and control gate) over an n-type-doped silicon substrate to function as a TFET. The effect of ITCs has been analysed in terms of DC and analogue/radio-frequency performance using parameters such as transfer characteristics, electric field, electric potential, transconductance (g m) for both conventional and gate stacked JL-TFET. Additionally, they have also analysed metrics used to measure the device linearity performance and intermodulation distortion such as higher-order transconductance coefficients (g m2, g m3) and figure of merit. All the simulations have been performed with the help of an Atlas device simulator.
EFFECTIVENESS OF PHYSIOBALL EXERCISES ON GLUCOSE LEVEL, CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS & QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS -

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) is a global health problem and one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality.285 million people worldwide and that number is expected to reach 438 million by the year 2030, with two-thirds of all diabetes cases occurring in low- to middle-income countries. Objective: The propose of the present study is to find out the effects of exercise regime of 1 month over fasting glucose level response, cardiovascular fitness and quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methodology: Twenty eight subjects with age group of 40-65 years with NIDDM were randomly assigned into two groups’ (14 each) viz. experimental group (52.35 ± 9.77) and control group (54.5 ± 7.13). All the subjects in experimental group were undergone physioball exercises and subjects in the control group were received theraband exercises. The physioball exercises was applied as intervention in 3 days per week for four weeks and the fasting glucose level, VO2 max and SF-36 were measured as an outcome measures in starting day (0 day)and fourth week (28 day). Results: Fasting blood glucose level (BG), VO2 max and SF-36 data were significant (p=0.001). Conclusion: It is concluded that balance exercise with physioball, significantly decreases fasting blood glucose level and improves cardiovascular fitness and quality of life, but when compared with theraband exercises it produces equal effectiveness in type 2 diabetic populations
Human exposure to Ascaris infection through wastewater reuse in irrigation and its public health significance

A longitudinal study of Ascaris lumbricoides reinfection over a 9-10 month period was carried out in a wastewater irrigated fanning region in Central Mexico (September 1989 - May 1991). The study assessed the relationship between different levels of exposure and its components, in the context of wastewater irrigation, and the prevalence and intensity of Ascaris infection. Three farming populations were studied: (1) those who irrigated with untreated or raw wastewater; (2) those who irrigated with wastewater that had sedimented during passage through a storage reservoir (a form of partial treatment); and (3) those who lived in a rain-fed area. Individuals' exposure to Ascaris eggs was estimated by in-depth interviews (characterising the frequency and type of contact with wastewater). Wastewater contact through agricultural activities was also estimated by structured observation. Predisposition to Ascaris infection was largely a consequence of behavioural and environmental factors that caused wastewater contact. Overdispersion of Ascaris intensity in the study population was not age- or gender-dependent. Over the 12-month monitoring period, untreated wastewater had a mean concentration of 96 Ascaris egg/litre and sedimented wastewater a concentration of <1 Ascaris egg/litre. Contact with untreated wastewater during various activities was associated with differing degrees of excess risk of Ascaris infection in the respective groups: -crop irrigation: 3-fold risk among children -chilli production: 5-fold risk among men and higher intensity infections -tending livestock: 4-fold risk among women -consumption of crops irrigated with wastewater: 2-fold risk in men and children and higher intensity infections in children -sweeping the yard: 5-fold risk in women Contact with sedimented wastewater during play was associated with more than a two-fold risk in Ascaris infection among children, and during maize production, with higher intensity infections among men. The nematode egg guideline of ~l egg/litre is adequate to protect the health of farmers using wastewater in agriculture, but is not sufficient to protect children. Any future modifications of the guideline must consider this.
Learning analytics to uncover inequality in behavioural engagement and academic attainment in a distance learning setting

Abstract Although the attainment gap between black and minority ethnic (BME) students and white students has persisted for decades, the potential causes of these disparities are highly debated. The emergence of learning analytics allows researchers to understand how students engage in learning activities based on their digital traces in a naturalistic setting. This study investigates the attainment gap by analysing the differences in behavioural engagement between different ethnic groups. Using multilevel models of academic performance, demographics, and online traces of 149,672 students enrolled in 401 modules in a distance learning setting, we confirmed the existing attainment gap. After controlling for other demographics, module characteristics and engagement, BME students were between 19% and 79% less likely to complete, pass or achieve an excellent grade compared to white students. Given the same academic performance, BME students spent 4-12% more time on studying than white students. While the attainment gap remained persistent after controlling for academic engagement, our study further highlighted the inequality of attainment between BME and white students.
“Don’t Get Above Yourself ”: Heterosexual Cross-Class Couples Are Viewed Less Favorably

We examined perceptions of cross-class heterosexual couples, that is, couples where couple members differ in social class. Informed by social dominance theory, system justification theory, and equity theory, we predicted that (a) cross- (vs. same-) class couples would be perceived more negatively, (b) cross-class couples with the woman (vs. the man) in the higher class position would be evaluated more negatively, and (c) same-class low-low (vs. high-high) couples would be evaluated more negatively. We examined perceptions of cross-income, cross-education, and cross-occupation status relationships. We found support for our predicted patterns, with some exceptions. In general, high-high class couples were preferred. In three of four studies, a higher-class woman paired with a lower-class man was evaluated most negatively of all couples. Recognition of this prejudice may explain challenges faced by certain couples and couple members; as such, implications for clinicians and counselors are discussed. Further, our research generates directions for future research. Additional online materials for this article are available on PWQ’s website at http://journals.sagepub. com/doi/suppl/10.1177/0361684319878459
The Post-Graduation Impact of Intentional Reflective Practices during Employment in a College Outdoor Program

This article reports the results of research conducted in 2017 to examine the effects of the utilization of the reflection practices by colleges and universities in conjunction with employment in the on-campus outdoor adventure department. This article focuses on what the participants learning styles are according to Kolb‟s experiential learning cycle and how those learning styles affect the post-graduation use of Kolb‟s experiential learning cycle, the types of active and intentional reflection practices that were impactful for students during their employment, and if participants currently incorporate any of those practices into their personal or professional life. We gathered data from graduates of a large public southern, preeminent institution to examine their experiences from a post-graduation perspective. The purpose of the investigation is to examine the post-graduation impacts of the use of intentional reflection practices during employment in outdoor programs for college students. The impact of the utilizing this cycle as part of a student‟s job description is still largely unexplored.
On the road to zero suicides: Implementation studies

This chapter describes services, users, usage and first experiences of the national Dutch suicide prevention platform 113Online in its first three years since opening. 113Online is a combination of a website and a telephone helpline for suicidal persons, their relatives and bereaved next of kin. The services 113Online provided include crisis intervention via telephone and online chat; self-tests; brief online psychotherapy and online peer support and exchange. The site visit results indicate a great need for anonymous online help for persons contemplating suicide. Self-tests show that the website is visited by severely suicidal persons. Provisional crisis chat outcomes indicate a modest positive change in chat visitor mood states. 113Online seems to be a promising approach to suicide prevention. The online assistance reaches its target population and seems to fulfill needs that are not being met by regular health care services.
Including ‘advisory networks’ in a participatory study on homelessness in Durban, South Africa: a research note

ABSTRACT The value of social science research lies within the development and implementation of study designs that adequately address complex research questions. This not only relates to the sampling strategies employed, but also the quality and applicability of the research team and associated networks. In this paper, we demonstrate the importance of involving a diverse study team in our community-based participatory action research study on homelessness in Durban, South Africa. We focus specifically on the usefulness of involving advisory networks in our study, which consisted of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. The diversity in our advisory networks emerged as critically important in the co-designing and implementation of our research. Each network offered unique contributions to the study design which enhanced the credibility of our study. We also found that the advisory networks facilitated cross-sector collaboration and knowledge sharing through the establishment of targeted task teams. Given this, the design and implementation of future studies with marginalised populations can be strengthened by involving advisory networks from the inception phase of the project. This paper thus expands the methodological scholarship on advisory networks, which can be transferred to all studies that are interested in adopting a multi-voiced approach to social science research.