Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Feasibility Study of Nanocrystalline-Ribbon Cores for Polarized Inductive Power Transfer Pads

MnZn-based ferrite materials like the EPCOS N87 or K2004 are commonly used as magnetic cores in inductive power transfer (IPT) applications. However, the performance and the reliability of IPT systems are limited by ferrite's intrinsic brittleness and low flux density saturation point. In this article, a study of nanocrystalline-ribbon-based magnetic cores for IPT applications is presented. Finite element method (FEM) simulations and experimental validations are used to compare both materials. The design of ultrathin laminated cores such as nanocrystalline ribbons for IPT systems is presented. Compared to ferrite, nanocrystalline ribbon is mechanically more robust; it has a higher magnetic permeability and a higher saturation point. Results show that nanocrystalline ribbon cores achieve more than a $\text{50}\%$ volume reduction when used in IPT pads. This is due to nanocrystalline's high saturation point. However, a compromise arises as the total power loss increases due to the induced eddy currents in the core. The reduction of efficiency can be mitigated by special geometrical designs of the nanocrystalline ribbon cores. A 6.6-kW IPT system has been built for experimental validation of the design methodology.
Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging for the assessment of ischemic heart disease

Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) offers a broader assessment of cardiac structure and function than any other single imaging modality. In patients with known or suspected ischemic heart disease (IHD), a comprehensive CMR protocol provides an assessment of left ventricular function, myocardial perfusion, edema, and viability in a single sitting. There are applications for this technology in both the acute and chronic IHD settings. CMR is also a valuable tool in the assessment of patients presenting with chest pain, raised troponin levels, and unobstructed coronaries.
Sustained Corticosteroid-Induced Mania and Psychosis Despite Cessation:A Case Study and Brief Literature Review

Objective: Corticosteroids generally result in short-lasting neuropsychiatric symptoms following cessation, but the following case highlights an unusually long-lasting course of symptoms in a patient following near immediate cessation of medication, despite medication management and electroconvulsive therapy. The case presentation will be followed by a discussion of the presentation, treatment, mechanism, and management of steroid induced neuropsychiatric symptoms. Methods: The patient was followed from symptom onset to resolution. Results: The patient’s symptom course was unusually long and required a long course of multi-modal therapy. Conclusions: Corticosteroids are commonly used medications both in a wide variety of medical settings, and despite this, their neuropsychiatric effects are poorly understood. The affective and behavioral symptoms, in particular mania and psychosis, can be unpredictable and challenging to treat as in our patient, who developed a long lasting psychotic episode on high dose steroids, despite having tolerated them multiple times in the past and whose very marked symptoms persisted, despite discontinuation and treatment for almost 6 months.
The effect of optimizing glycemic control using insulin on the heart rate variability in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients

Introduction : diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder associated with several complications. Among the microvascular complications, cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN) is the most important autonomic neuropathy due to its potential life threatening outcome, especially in poorly controlled patients. Heart rate variability (HRV) provides a non-invasive tool for exploring the autonomic nervous system. Intensive glycemic control prevents the development of CAN in patients with type 1 diabetes. On the other side, whether the intensification of glycemic control using insulin will improve cardiovascular autonomic functions in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus is uncertain. Our main objective was to determine the effect of optimizing glycemic control using insulin on the heart rate variability in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.
Low-Income Workers, Residential Location, and the Changing Commute in the United States

Numerous reports suggest that rising rents in some U.S. metropolitan areas are pushing workers to live further from their workplaces over time and contributing to lengthening commutes. Drawing on data from the last three vintages of the U.S. National Household Travel Survey (2001, 2009, and 2017), we test whether the relationship between residential location and commute distance varies significantly between low-income and higher-income workers and has changed over time. The data show that commute distances have increased for both low- and higher-income workers with much of the increase occurring in lower density areas. Statistical models show a strong positive relationship between living in a low-density neighbourhood and commute distance for all workers. This relationship appears stronger for low-income than higher-income workers but the strength of the relationship has not increased over time. The findings suggest that the growth in commute distance among low-income workers is largely due to a shift in their residential location towards low-density neighbourhoods.
“And Now for Something Completely Different” Stimulating Interventions to Improve Academic Outcomes in Financial Accounting Courses

Based on social-psychological and motivation theories, well-crafted interventions have proven remarkably effective to improve educational outcomes in higher education. The intervention we will present in this paper focuses on promoting motivation and performance in financial accounting courses. It aims at reducing class-related boredom which is commonly experienced by students and has an impact on their learning engagement and achievements. Two university courses on financial accounting have been subject to a stimulating intervention, a short lecture in a field unrelated to accounting. The study found a hugely beneficial impact on the dropout rates as well as the average grades particularly for younger (18 to 20 years) full-time students and a somewhat smaller positive impact on the average grades for older (25 to 30 years) part-time students.
Investigating the Extent of Collaboration Between Jesuit Administrators and non-Jesuit Faculty and Staff in Jesuit Secondary Schools in the Eastern Africa Province: Staying True to Mission

ii SIGNATURE PAGE . iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS . v LIST OF TABLES . x LIST OF FIGURES . xi CHAPTER I THE RESEARCH PROBLEM . 1 Statement of the Problem . 1 Background and Need for the Study . 4 The Call for and Development of Collaboration in Jesuit Education . 5 The Need for Collaboration in Jesuit Schools . 7 Purpose of the Study . 9 Conceptual Framework for the Study . 10 Research Questions . 12 Limitations of the Study . 13 Significance of the Study . 14 Definition of Terms . 15 Summary . 19 CHAPTER II REVIEW OF LITERATURE . 2
Cardiac Arrest and Succesful Resuscitation after Massive Bleeding and Massive Blood Transfusion during Hemipelvectomy: Case Report

Prof., Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul, Turkey Assoc. Prof., Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Istanbul, Turkey Assoc. Prof. Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul, Turkey Specialist, Istanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Education and Research Hospital, Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey Specialist, Istanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Education and Research Hospital, Anesthesiology and Reanimation Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey Specialist, Muş State Hospital, Anesthesiology and Reanimation Clinic, Muş, Turkey 7 Specialist, Afşin State Hospital, Anesthesiology and Reanimation Clinic, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
The Role of CT-Scan inThe Evaluation of Serous Otitis Media

Chronic serous otitis media is one of the most common diseasesin the routine practiceof ENT doctors. The most common causes of SOM are related to Eustachian tube dysfunction due to viral or bacterial rhinitis andless commonlydue to nasopharyngeal tumors. CT-scan is not considered in the routine primary evaluation of SOM, but it may be necessary to be done in special cases like nasopharyngeal, nasal, parapharyngeal and malformation lesions. In this article we report a series of five patientscomplaining of serous otitis media that CT-Scan was done in order to appropriate management.
Metal–organic frameworks with different spatial dimensions for supercapacitors

Metal–organic frameworks, colloquially called MOFs, have attracted worldwide attention in the field of supercapacitors (SCs) owing to their high surface areas, tailorable pore sizes and shapes, and various framework architectures. In this regard, herein, we comprehensively summarize the recent progress in pristine MOFs and MOF composites for SC applications from the aspect of different spatial dimensions (not involved in metal–organic framework (MOF)-derived inorganic materials), such as 2D MOFs containing 2D conductive MOFs and 2D MOF nanosheets (MONs), and 3D MOFs, including single metallic MOFs and multiple-metallic MOFs. The advantages and disadvantages of MOFs with different dimensions, especially for their subsections, are systematically analyzed and introduced. Furthermore, future perspectives on MOF-based SC materials have also been included and discussed.
Patterns of failure in cases of carcinoma of esophagus treated with radical concurrent chemoradiation

Background: Radical chemoradiation has been the main stay of treatment in inoperable cases of carcinoma of thoracic oesophagus. The purpose of the study is to determine the pattern of recurrence after radical concurrent chemoradiation. Materials and Methods: Fifty patients with carcinoma esophagus treated with chemoradiation were taken retrospectively for this study. All the patients were treated with external beam radiation therapy (3DCRT/IMRT) of 54 to 59.4Gy with 3 weekly cisplatin 80 mg/m2 and capicitabine 1250 mg /m2. All patients were followed with upper GI endoscopy at 3-4 monthly for first 3 years, CECT thorax and abdomen at every 3 month for 1 year then 6 monthly up to 3 year thereafter yearly follow up. Appropriate statistics were used for the analysis. All the patient information was taken out from the case files and by telephonic interview. Results: 50 patients were included in the retrospective analysis. Median age was 54 years. 26 (52%) were males and 24(48%) were females. Most common tumour histology being squamous cell carcinoma and most common site being the middle 1/3 of esophagus 30/50(60%). 47/50 (94%) patients received concurrent chemoradiation with cisplatin with capecitabine and 3/50 (6%) received induction chemotherapy with cisplatin and 5-FU. Patients were followed up for a period of 8 months to 34 months (median: 21 months). At the time of last follow up in September 2015, 23/50(46%) patients had local recurrence, 14 (28%) patients had distant failure and 13(26%) patients had no evidence of disease at the time of last follow up. With a median follow up of 21 months, mean overall survival for all the patients was 17.5 months. Patients surviving at the end of 1 year were 68%, at 2 years was 36%, and at 3 years was 4.3%. Conclusion: This study concludes that highest incidence of failure and recurrences occur most commonly locally (within the previously irradiated field) even after definitive radical treatment with concurrent chemoradiation. As the local recurrence is more than distant failure we should aim at consolidating the local therapy by dose escalation or alternative radiation therapy.
Effect of nutritional information and health claims related to cashew nut and soya milk beverages on consumers’ acceptance and perception

Purpose The number of researches that evaluate how behavioural and personality issues affect consumers’ acceptance and perception of food is increasing. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of nutritional information and health claims related to soya and cashew nut beverages over consumers’ acceptance and perception regarding nutritional value and healthiness and to verify whether behavioural and personality issues affect such evaluation. Design/methodology/approach The samples were evaluated in two phases, with (blind phase) and without information (informed phase) about their composition, nutritional characteristics and functional claims related to some of their ingredients. The sensory evaluation data were analysed by means of the analysis of variance for repeated measures, applying 2 (information) × 2 (beverage) and generalised linear model to evaluate the effect of information over the acceptance averages, as well as over the perception of healthy food and nutritional value. Findings Information on composition, nutritional characteristics and functional claims related to the cashew nut and soya beverages did not influence flavour acceptance (p-value = 0.250) and overall impression (p-value = 0.316), but had a positive impact on consumers’ perception regarding healthiness (p-value < 0.001) and nutritious value (p-value < 0.001) of both beverages, the cashew nut beverage being perceived as more nutritious and healthier than the soya beverage. Consumers’ different characteristics with respect to their interest in healthy eating (high and low) and food neophobia (neophiliacs and neophobics) did not have any influence on the beverages’ acceptance, as well as on the perception of healthy food and nutritious value. Originality/value This work compares consumers’ acceptance and perception regarding nutritional value and healthiness with relation a totally unique product in the Brazilian market, and in the world, a new functional beverage made from cashew nuts, with a soya-milk beverage. Until this moment, there are no studies comparing consumer acceptance and perception of products based on hydrosoluble extract-base added with fruit juice which evaluate the influence of behavioural and personality characteristics of consumers in their perception and acceptance towards these products.
The Correlation between Metamphetamine Abuse and Salivary Alpha Amylase (sAA)

Amphetamine like substance, including methamphetamine (METH) is the second most widely misused drug after cannabis in the world. Many evidences suggest that norepinephrine plays an important role in the effects of methamphetamine. Recently, the measurement salivary alpha-amylase (sAA) has been considered to be a useful tool for evaluating the symphatetic adrenal medullary (SAM) system. Salivary AA had not been extensively studied in metamphetamine abuse patients. The aim of this study was to determined the correlation between the level of methamphetamine abuse and the level of salivary alpha-amylase. This study was an observational analytic study with cross sectional design, conducted at Rehabilitation Center of National Narcotic Board in Baddoka and Provincial Narcotic Board of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The population of the study was 40 methamphetamine abusers and 40 healthy control subjects. The level of methamphetamine abuse was assessed with WHO ASSIST V3.0 instrument. We used a portable and rapid hand-held monitor to measure sAA level. Salivary AA levels in metamphetamine abusers were significantly higher than in the control subjects (p=0.001). But there was no significant correlation between level of methamphetamine abuse and the level of salivary alpha-amylase (p>0.05, r=0.208). There were no difference in sAA levels among low, moderate and high risk metamphetamine abusers.
Decompressive Hemicraniectomy for Massive Cerebral Hemorrhage

P103 Background: Hemicraniectomy and durotomy has been shown to be a promising treatment for malignant MCA infarction, but has not been evaluated for cerebral hemorrhage. Methods: We analyzed the clinical course and outcome of 15 patients treated with decompressive surgery for space-occupying cerebral hematomas between 9/98 and 6/00. All patients were treated with duroplasty and either hemicraniectomy (n=13) or a “floating” bone flap (n=2); in some patients, hematoma (n=5) and subdural clot (n=2) evacuation was also performed. Outcomes were assessed by telephone interview using the modified Rankin scale (mRS). Results: Mean age was 49 years (range 33–66); 8 were women; the lesion was left-sided in 7. Hematoma formation was related to spontaneous aneurysmal rupture (n=7), intra-operative aneurysmal rupture (n=3), hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage (n= 3), and hemorrhagic infarction (n=2). Surgery was peformed Conclusion: Duroplasty and hemicraniectomy, with or without concurrent hematoma evacuation, may improve survival and recovery in comatose patients with large aneurysmal, hypertensive, or infarct-related cerebral hemorrhages.
The role of emerging insulin and regimens in overcoming insulin treatment resistance

Type 2 diabetes (type 2 diabetes) is the most common type of diabetes in adults, known for its broad variability in insulin deficiency and resistance. The growing prevalence of type 2 diabetes has a direct relationship with increasing degrees of obesity. Initially, the control of hyperglycemia is attempted with metformin, along with lifestyle modifications. Regardless of initial therapy success, the majority of patients are unable to sustain appropriate glycemic control. Despite strong resistance by both physicians and patients, insulin is indicated for long-term glycemic control in type 2 diabetes. The oral agents typically used become less effective with the decline of beta cell function. It is important to educate patients on the disease’s progressive nature and to present insulin as an appropriate medical treatment, as to avoid perpetuating the negative stigma insulin has developed. Major advancements have been made in the field of insulin in order to achieve desired pharmacokinetic properties and reduce adverse effects. With the development of insulin analogs by modifying the structure of insulin, it now has a long duration of action of over 24 hours, exhibits minimal variability, sustains serum concentrations without peaks or troughs, and ensures safety and tolerability. Based on these improvements, there will be much less resistance to the implementation of insulin in type 2 diabetes management.
LoRa-Based Anomaly Detection Platform: Center and Sensor-Side

The implementation of a LoRa-based wireless sensor network, aiming to operate as an edge-based anomaly detection system is elaborated in this paper. The dominant prerequisites are defined as achieving a maximum possible sensing rate on edge, minimum Communication packet loss, the lowest possible false alarm, and the optimal resource management. In this regard, the developed sensor-side algorithm manages measurements accordingly to make effective communications with the center while transmitting either notification or requested compressed data packets. On the other side, a central algorithm keeps all the authorized sensors synchronized and updated. Besides, the center avoids network congestion primarily by queuing the received event notifications and later, by transmitting the data queries consecutively under supervision. The re-construction of the received anomaly-related data packets for further evaluations is another task to do by the center. Overall, the complementary proposal is experimentally tested and validated through the network operation in a worst-case scenario.
Medical relevance of common protein-altering variants in GPCR genes across 337,205 individuals in the UK Biobank

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) drive an array of critical physiological functions and are an important class of drug targets, though a map of which GPCR genetic variants are associated with phenotypic variation is lacking. We performed a phenome-wide association analysis for 269 common protein-altering variants in 156 GPCRs and 275 phenotypes, including disease outcomes and diverse quantitative measurements, using 337,205 UK Biobank participants and identified 138 associations. We discovered novel associations between GPCR variants and migraine risk, hypothyroidism, and dietary consumption. We also demonstrated experimentally that variants in the β2 adrenergic receptor (ADRB2) associated with immune cell counts and pulmonary function and variants in the gastric inhibitory polypeptide receptor (GIPR) associated with food intake and body size affect downstream signaling pathways. Overall, this study provides a map of genetic associations for GPCR coding variants across a wide variety of phenotypes, which can inform future drug discovery efforts targeting GPCRs.
Mental health in Hong Kong: transition from hospital-based service to personalised care

Hong Kong was a UK colony before 1997 but has since been a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China. It is located in southern China and has an area of 1104 km2. Approximately 95% of Hong Kong’s population is ethnic Chinese. Hong Kong is a developed capitalist economy, with a gross domestic product of US$301.6 billion (2009 estimate), of which about 5.5% is spent on healthcare and about 0.24% on mental health (World Health Organization, 2005). Despite the relatively low level of spending on healthcare, Hong Kong nevertheless has one of the longest life expectancies in the world (79.2 years for men; 84.8 years for women) and a very low infant mortality rate (2.93 per 1000 live births) (Central Intelligence Agency, 2010).
Expression of cyclin D1, p21WAF1, p53 and Ki-67 in hepatocellular carcinoma: a pathological study

Objective To explore the expression of cyclin D1, p21WAF1, p53 and Ki-67 protein in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and its relationship with prognosis of HCC patients. Methods Liver specimens were collected from 80 HCC patients who received hepatectomy in the General Hospital of PLA from Jan. 2000 to Jan. 2005, and the expressions of cyclin D1, p21WAF1, p53 and Ki-67 protein were determined by immunohistochemical staining (EliVision method) to investigate the relationship between the protein expressions and the clinicopathologic characteristics of HCC, and their relationship with the survival rate of the patients was analyzed. Results The positive expression rates of cyclin D1, p21WAF1, p53 and Ki-67 in HCC were 38.8%, 40.5%, 65.4% and 80.0% respectively, and they were significantly higher than those in matched normal tissues (19.0%, 11.5%, 0.0% and 6.3% respectively, P<0.005). Correlation analysis showed that the expression of cyclin D1 was positively related to the nuclear grade (P=0.041), the expression of p21WAF1 and p53 were positively related to the tumor differentiation (P=0.032, P=0.031) and vascular invasion (P=0.036, P=0.011), the expression of Ki-67 was positively related to the tumor differentiation (P=0.004), nuclear grade (P=0.045) and vascular invasion (P=0.001). Survival analysis showed the prognosis was poor in patients with high expression of cyclin D1 or/and Ki-67. The expression of Ki-67 was significantly related to the expression of p53 (P=0.000) and p21WAF1 (P=0.047), but no significant relation was found among the expression of other proteins. Cox regression analysis showed that the tumor size (P=0.042), tumor number (P=0.004) and vascular invasion (P=0.000) were independent prognostic factors of HCC. Conclusions The cyclin D1, p21WAF1, p53 and Ki-67 protein may be involved in the biological process of HCC. The positive expression of cyclin D1 and Ki-67 may be used to evaluate the prognosis of patients with HCC. DOI: 10.11855/j.issn. 0577-7402.2014. 01.05