Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Effect of “ The Following and Supporting Breast-feeding Programme”, That Is Applied By Family Health Staff, On The Mother’s Effective Breast-feeding Behaviours In The First Six Months of The Post-birth Period -

AIM: The aim of the present study is to investigate the effect of the education and observation of supporting breast-feeding programme that is applied by family health staff on the mother’s of the post-birth period. METHOD: This research was conducted at a Family Health Center in Adýyaman between October 2008 and December 2009. Experimentally designed, study composed of 94 (42 experimental group, 52 control group) volunteer mothers with babies who have not any health problems. At the beginning of study babies less than 6 months years old were taken into control group and questionnaire was applied to mothers after 6 months. Forty two babies born after completion of control group were taken into study group and a training programme on mother milk and breast-feeding was applied by family health staff to mothers in the first week of post-birth period and mothers were followed and motivated monthly. Data collected by questionnaire at the end of six months were analyzed by the independent sample t test, chi-square and percentage using SPSS (11.0) and p
EVALUATION OF THE SEVERITY OF DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY IN HEPATITIS B AND HEPATITIS C PATIENTS: A CASE CONTROL STUDY

Background: Although several studies have reported the poor mental health of patients with chronic viral hepatitis, few reports exists over the correlation of mental health and virus type. Current study was conducted to compare the severity of anxiety and depression in chronic hepatitis C, B and healthy subjects. Materials and methods: This case control study was conducted in Tehran Hepatitis Center (THC) in 2006. Group I (chronic hepatitis C, n=14), group II (chronic hepatitis B, n=65) and group III (healthy subjects, n=65) were matched for age, sex and educational level and were compared by means of the severity of anxiety and depression measured by Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS). The correlation between clinical or para-clinical findings of the patients with viral hepatitis and severity of anxiety and depression was also assessed. Results: Group I in comparison to other groups reported a higher anxiety (9.57±3.86 vs. 7.45±4.52 vs. 4.81±4.80, p=0.001) and depression (6.43±3.76 vs. 5.23±3.74 vs. 4.76±4.40, p=0.05). Anxiety and depression score were also both correlated with total serum bilirubin level, but were not correlated with other para-clinical findings. However the patients who had received interferon reported higher depressive symptoms but the difference did not reach statistically significant level. Conclusion: According to the higher severity of anxiety and depression in the case of chronic HCV infection in comparison to HBV infection or healthy subjects and the importance of mental health issues in viral hepatitis, we recommend a more close mental health observation in patients affected with HCV infection. Psychiatrist and psychologist visits and consultations can help in this approach.
Effectiveness of Powered Mobility Devices in Community Mobility-Related Participation: A Prospective Study Among People With Mobility Restrictions.

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of powered mobility device (i.e. powered wheelchair and scooter) interventions over a one year period in the Nordic context. Design: Prospective design. Setting: The study involved community-living participants from Denmark, Finland and Norway. Participants: In all, 180 participants with different self-reported impairments participated in the study. The mean age was 68.7 (95%CI=39.9-97.5) years and 47.8% of the participants were men. Methods: The participants were interviewed twice about mobility and mobility-related participation, face-to-face in their homes. The first interview took place shortly before the participants had received their powered mobility device and the second about one year later (mean 386.9 days SD=52.78). Main Outcome measures: Changes in frequency, ease/difficulty, and number of mobility-related participation aspects in daily life were investigated in the total sample and in subgroups by means of the NOMO 1.0 instrument, applying structured interview format. Results: In the total sample the frequency of shopping groceries (p<.001, effect size=0.29, 95%CI=0.08-0.50), going for a walk/ride (p<.001, effect size=0.62, 95%CI=0.41-83) increased, while the number of participation aspects performed (p<0.001) increased only slightly. Going to a restaurant/café/pub, shopping groceries, other shopping, posting letters, going to the bank, the chemist’s, going for a walk/ride, and visiting family/friends became easier (p<.001to p=.001); effect sizes varied between 0.50 (95%CI=0.29-0.71) and 0.85 (95%CI=0.63-1.07). Men, scooter users, and users with poor self-reported health seem to benefit the most from the intervention. Conclusions: Powered mobility device interventions mainly contribute to mobility-related participation by making participation easier for people with mobility restrictions and by increasing the frequency of participation aspects such as shopping groceries and going for a walk/ride. The effects varied regarding the sub-groups. The present study further strengthens the current evidence that powered mobility devices increase mobility-related participation in daily life among certain subgroups of adults with mobility restrictions.
Chronische Erkrankungen des Atemwegstraktes und der Lunge im Neugeborenenalter

Zusammenfassung Erkrankungen des Atemwegstraktes und der Lunge, die in der Neonatalperiode ihren Ursprung haben, sind häufig mit einer lebenslangen Belastung für den Patienten und dessen Familie behaftet. Dabei sind im Bereich der Atemwege vor allem angeborene Fehlbildungen und Entzündungen ursächlich für eine langfristige Beeinträchtigung der Kinder. Eine frühzeitige, möglichst pränatale Diagnose für die optimale Planung der peri- und postnatalen Versorgung, insbesondere bei vermuteter Enge der oberen Atemwege, ist für die spätere Prognose entscheidend. Bei pränatalem Verdacht auf eine Atemwegsenge ist eine Entbindung in einem spezialisierten Zentrum mit interdisziplinärer Geburtsplanung erforderlich. Im Bereich des Lungenparenchyms ist die chronische Lungenerkrankung in der Folge einer Frühgeburtlichkeit, die bronchopulmonale Dysplasie (BPD), die häufigste Ursache für eine dauerhafte Beeinträchtigung der Patienten. Sie wird ausgelöst durch die Frühgeburtlichkeit, aber auch durch Infektionen, Surfactantmangel und mechanische Beatmung. Im Folgenden sollen exemplarisch Erkrankungen der Atemwege und ausführlicher besondere Aspekte der bronchopulmonalen Dysplasie des Frühgeborenen diskutiert werden. Insbesondere verschiedene Ansätze der differenzierten Prophylaxe und Therapie der BPD in Hinblick auf evidente Daten werden diskutiert.
Business alignment and critical success factors in information systems implementation: an empirical analysis of selected Indian organisations

Today, information systems (ISs) and business operations are so tightly integrated with each other that it would almost be impossible to improve business processes unless corresponding ISs effectively support the business processes. The real value of ISs can be realised in an organisation only when it is aligned properly to support the organisation's core business strategies. Organisations have been investing a huge amount in implementing ISs in the past, especially in integrated ISs like enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems which are high investment and business transformation decisions. However, it has been observed that many a times ISs do not yield the desired results or fail during the implementation phase itself because these systems are not properly aligned and/ or organisations are not sensitive to the IS implementation factors. This study has been conducted to study the alignment of ISs with the core business strategies of two large public enterprises, situated in northern India.
The usability of university websites - a study on European University of Lefke

An institution's website is a gateway to its information, products and services. As such, it should be a reflection of the needs of the stakeholders it serves. The usability is an extremely important aspect of individual website to survival in digital environment for each institution. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of the information age on universities in the context website and explore the usability of EUL's (European University of Lefke) website in terms of student usage. Website analysis and measurement inventory (WAMMI) questionnaire, composed of 20 questions, is used for the analysis. The questionnaire was applied to 293 students, studying at different faculties of EUL. Non-parametric and regression techniques are used for analysing the data. The results reveal dissatisfaction about EUL's website.
INVERSE MODELING IN APPLICATION FOR SEQUENTIAL FILTER TUNING

This paper presents a new method of sequential microwave fllter tuning. For fllters with R tuning elements (including cavities, couplings and cross-couplings), based on physically measured scattering characteristics in the frequency domain, the Artiflcial Neural Network (ANN) is used to build inverse models of R sub-fllters. Each sub-fllter is associated to one tuning element. The sub-fllters are obtained by successive opening or shorting of resonators and by removing coupling screws. For each sub-fllter, the ANN training vectors are deflned as physical re∞ection characteristics (input vectors) and the corresponding positions of the tuning element, which is detuned, in both directions, from its proper setting (output vectors). In the tuning process, such inverse models are used for calculating the tuning element increments needed for setting the tuning element in the proper position. The tuning experiment, conducted on 8- and 11-cavity fllters, has shown the performance of the presented method.
Malaria prevention and treatment

Abstract Family practitioners play an important role in educating patients about the prevention of malaria. Many patients still believe that malaria prophylaxis is negotiable and it is the family practitioner's duty to fully inform patients about the deadly complications of malaria and the rationale behind chemoprophylaxis. This article is patient orientated and will provide the family practitioner with useful information for this important task.
Comparing internet financial reporting practices: Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan and Australia

Internet financial reporting practices in Indonesia is one form of transparency and accountability of good corporate governance. Good corporate governance requires companies to present information timely, clear, and comparable, especially concerning financial issues, management and company ownership. The research objective is to compare the quality of corporate disclosure of internet financial reporting in Indonesia, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia and Australia. The sample in this research is the companies in each country Malaysia, Singapore, Japan and Australia are the best in the category of Forbes magazine Forbes 2000. Indonesia's best to use the criteria established by SWA magazine SWA 100. The result of this study indicates that there are differences in IFR quality between companies in Malaysia with companies in Australia and Japan. This study also shows that there is a difference in IFR quality between companies in Indonesia with companies in Australia, Singapore and Japan.
Effects of applying radio frequency identification in supply chain management: an empirical study of manufacturing enterprises

Identifying and tracking goods in the supply chain is one of the most important factors influencing supply chain management. This paper is trying to determine the effects of applying radio frequency identification RFID to identify items in the supply chain of manufacturing enterprises. To this aim, in this paper, at first, a comprehensive literature review and experts' judgments are employed to identify possible influential factors, and then a questionnaire is conducted for evaluating these factors. This questionnaire filled by about 200 experts of using RFID in manufacturing enterprise. Filled questionnaire used for examination of statistical hypothesis, which examine the impact of this technology on supply chain. The results showed that applying RFID has a positive impact on organisational performance, especially in supply chain management processes and inventory management. Also it can lead to reduce errors, improve performance, save time, increase security in payments and reduce theft, improve the quality of management decisions, increase job satisfaction and improve effective operational automation.
Review:Psychological aspects of artificial insemination by donor

This paper reviews present knowledge and future research needs regarding the psychological factors involved in artificial insemination by donor (AID). Four central areas are reviewed: (i) the psychological characteristics of couples selected for AID; (ii) the impact of AID on the couples concerned; (iii) the question of secrecy and the psychological consequences for the child brought up in ignorance of his/her conception; and (iv) counselling needs of AID couples. Although male feelings of guilt about inability to father a child have been emphasized in the literature, little attention has been paid to the possibly stressful impact of AID on the woman concerned. The need for psychological preparation and appropriate counselling for AID clients is acknowledged by a number of authors. There is, however, little research in this area and no standard procedures for providing such counselling or psychological support. The secrecy surrounding AID makes it especially difficult to ascertain the counselling needs of.
Efficacy and Safety of Recombinant Human Nerve Growth Factor in Patients With Diabetic Polyneuropathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

ContextNerve growth factor is a neurotrophic factor that promotes the survival of small fiber sensory neurons and sympathetic neurons in the peripheral nervous system. Recombinant human nerve growth factor (rhNGF) has demonstrated efficacy as treatment for peripheral neuropathy in experimental models and phase 2 clinical trials.ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of a 12-month regimen of rhNGF in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy.DesignRandomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 trial conducted from July 1997 through May 1999.SettingEighty-four outpatient centers throughout the United States.PatientsA total of 1019 men and women aged 18 to 74 years with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes and a sensory polyneuropathy attributable to diabetes.InterventionsPatients were randomly assigned to receive either rhNGF, 0.1 µg/kg (n = 504), or placebo (n = 515) by subcutaneous injection 3 times per week for 48 weeks. Patients were assessed at baseline, 12 weeks, 24 weeks, and 48 weeks.Main Outcome MeasuresThe primary outcome measure was a change in neuropathy between baseline and week 48, demonstrated by the Neuropathy Impairment Score for the Lower Limbs, compared between the 2 groups. Secondary outcome measures included quantitative sensory tests using the CASE IV System, the Neuropathy Symptom and Change questionnaire, the Patient Benefit Questionnaire (PBQ), and a global symptom assessment, as well as nerve conduction studies and occurrence of new plantar foot ulcers. Patients also were evaluated for presence of adverse events.ResultsAmong patients who received rhNGF, 418 (83%) completed the regimen compared with 461 (90%) who received placebo. Administration of rhNGF was safe, with few adverse events attributed to treatment apart from injection site pain/hyperalgesia and other pain syndromes. However, neither the primary end point (P = .25) nor most of the secondary end points demonstrated a significant benefit of rhNGF. Exceptions were the global symptom assessment (P = .03) and 2 of 32 comparisons within the PBQ, which showed a modest but significant benefit of rhNGF (P = .05 for severity of pain in the legs and P = .003 for 6-month symptoms in the feet and legs). ConclusionUnlike previous phase 2 trials, this phase 3 clinical trial failed to demonstrate a significant beneficial effect of rhNGF on diabetic polyneuropathy.
Biometric signature verification

In recent years, biometric signature verification BSV has been considered with renewed interest with increasing need of security and individual verification and authentication whether in banks, offices, institutions or other commercial organisations. Biometric signature verification is a behavioural biometric technique as a signature signifies unique behaviour of an individual. It can upgrade online banking using online digital systems for signing which cannot be altered or manipulated. Digital signature pads use algorithms to record the features of the signature, which is used to authenticate a signer during a transaction. This paper aims to present a comprehensive literature survey of the most recent research papers on biometric signature verification. It highlights the most important methods and addresses variations in the methods and features that are being taken up in the most recent research in this field along with the possible extensions.
Chromogene Methode zur funktionellen TFPI-Bestimmung

Zusammenfassung Aufgrund der vielfältigen TF(tissue factor)-Funktionen ist auch sein natürlicher Gegenspieler, der TFPI (tissue factor pathway inhibitor) von Interesse. Zur quantitativen TFPIBestimmung kann die Antigenkonzentration oder die TFPIAktivität gemessen werden. Methode: Es wird ein chromogener Test zur funktionellen Bestimmung des TFPI vorgestellt und für die Anwendung im Routinelabor modifiziert. Anhand der Testung von über 700 Proben aus einer Heparinstudie mit Gesunden wurde seine Praxistauglichkeit geprüft. Mit der beschriebenen Methode werden sowohl die Aktivität von freiem als auch Lipoprotein-assoziiertem TFPI erfasst. Zusammenfassung: Der chromogene Test erwies sich als einfach und schnell durchführbar und zeichnet sich durch eine hohe Reproduzierbarkeit aus. Insbesondere für die Bestimmung von TFPI in Plasmaproben nach Heparingabe bietet er aufgrund der exzellenten Korrelation eine schnellere und ökonomischere Alternative zur Bestimmung der Gesamt-TFPI-Antigenkonzentration mittels ELISA.
Constructive heuristics to the multi-period fixed charge transportation problem

This paper addresses a multi-period fixed charge transportation problem (MPFCTP), which includes transportation, inventories, and backlog. The objective is to determine the size of the shipments in each period, inventory at the end of each period, and backlog at the end of each period, so that, the total cost of them are minimised. Two approximate heuristics, one by relaxing the fixed cost, and the other by an equivalent variable cost are proposed and illustrated as a solution methodology to find the lower bound and approximate solutions. The capability of the proposed heuristics in handling the MPFCTP problem is analysed by comparing the approximate solutions with the lower bound value.
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol - more complicated than we think?

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE There are some clinical situations where a high level of HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) may be unfavourable. In these situations, HDL-C may undergo some changes, and even if its quantity is within the reference range, its quality is no longer the same. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF STATE OF KNOWLEDGE Diabetes is the state of elevated oxidative stress. Studies conducted to-date have revealed an increased production of the reactive forms of oxygen as the result of tissue damage in diabetes patients. The expression 'dysfunctional HDL' has been coined in the literature to describe high-density lipoproteins that lose their antioxidative and anti-inflammatory properties, that is, HDL-C that loses its basic functions. Recent observational studies have confirmed that the atheroprotective activity of properly functioning HDL-C is frequently impaired in clinical situations associated with oxidative stress. The presented review lays the foundation for a new approach to understanding how the functional properties of HDL help reduce cardiovascular risk. CONCLUSIONS In the light of presented findings it seems that there is a need to seek a better diagnostic marker than HDL-C level. This study presents some possible directions for future research to bring us closer to the full understanding of the HDL particle and its role in patients with ischemic heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
An evaluation of the effectiveness of online clinical quandaries in increasing trainee clinical psychology knowledge

Game informed learning principles are increasingly being applied to both the wider educational context and specifically to allow the learner to role play a profession in a safe context prior to entering real practice. This questionnaire based study aimed to examine the impact of an online clinical quandary on the knowledge of trainee clinical psychologists in relation to challenging behaviour in people with a learning disability. Trainee knowledge in relation to key concepts required for successful assessment, intervention and evaluation of challenging behaviour was measured before and after using the clinical quandary, prior to any formal clinical psychology training (n=62). Trainee views on the use of the clinical quandary were also gathered. A significant increase in scores was found after using the clinical quandary, for the following factors: dealing with the initial referral; recording and overall total scores. Trainees evaluated the quandary as interesting, challenging, stimulating and helpful as a study aid. The results suggest that online clinical quandaries may offer a useful learning tool for increasing trainee knowledge and allowing them to rehearse skills in an environment where mistakes do not impact on patients.
Consumer E-Tailer Choice Strategies at On-Line Shopping Comparison Sites

Consumers purchasing products over the Internet generally have incomplete information about the retailer's credibility. This makes the retailer's brand very important for those who care about the noncontractible aspects of after-orders. Three choice strategies are possible at on-line shopping comparison sites, and logit models are used to capture their characteristics. The first strategy, expected value, chooses the retailer with the lowest expected cost (or highest utility) in terms of price, brand, and expected credibility. The second, brand seeking, chooses the best-known retailer. The third, price aversion, chooses the lowest-price retailer to minimize immediate costs. These three strategies, and the effect on them of four attributes (price, objective product information, perception of retailer credibility, correlation between brand and credibility) were tested in simulated shopping experiments played over nine periods for 241 graduate students. A set of two items was chosen: digital cameras and books. The experiment yielded 2, 169 retailer choices for each item and 10,845 observations. It found (1) that price, objective product information, and perceptions of retailer credibility are the three important attributes when consumers select retailers on the search-result pages of an on-line shopping comparison site; (2) that consumers consider objective product information and perceptions of retailer credibility regardless of their brand-seeking or price-aversion strategy; and (3) that an increase in objective product information leads to a dramatic increase in expected-value choices and a corresponding decrease in brand-seeking and price-aversion choices. The implications for practitioners and academics are discussed.