Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
TYPES OF DYSPLASTIC LESIONS AND COMPLIANCE WITH FOLLOW UP IN NORTHEASTERN ROMANIA – A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY

TYPES OF DYSPLASTIC LESIONS AND COMPLIANCE WITH FOLLOW UP IN NORTHEASTERN ROMANIA - A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY (Abstract): Cervical cancer is a worrisome condition as it correlates with a high mortality rate although being one of the most preventable cancer types. Material and methods : The medical data of all patients subjected to an excisional procedure between 2000 and 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Thus, data regarding age, obstetric history, types of dysplastic lesions in the history, HPV infection status, colposcopic findings, identified dysplastic lesions, and the number of screening tests performed were analyzed. Data entry and analysis were performed using SPSS software version 20. Results: The study included 455 patients aged between 19 and 62 years old, mean age of 36 years and a standard deviation of 9.07. The analysis of the initial cytology results revealed that the most frequently identified dysplastic lesion was HSIL (High Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion), closely followed by LSIL (Low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion). The analysis of HPV DNA test recommendations highlighted the fact that in over 50% of cases this test was not performed. In the cases in which DNA HPV test was performed, strains 16 and 18 were most frequently identified. The colposcopic examination revealed that the lesions located within the transformation zone were the most numerous. Of the described lesions, the acetowhite epithelium was most often identified, either isolated or in combination with punctation, mosaic pattern of vascularization or leukoplakia. Conization and LLETZ (Large Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone) were the two excisional procedures used in 46.4% and 44% of the patients, respectively. Histopathological examination showed: 12.5% of the patients presented high-grade HSIL (CIN3) lesions, 47.5% low-grade CIN 1 lesions, and 7% were diagnosed with carcinoma in situ. In the post-intervention follow-up, a total of 202 patients (44.39%) showed up for the first and only 66 patients (14.5%) returned for the second post-intervention follow-up. Conclusions : The types of dysplastic lesions identified by cytology were found to be in percentages similar to those reported in the literature, with the exception of HSIL diagnosis, which was the most frequently identified. This high rate could explain the increased incidence of cervical cancer in our country. Conization and excision procedures represent a valuable method of conservative treatment, preserving at the same time patient’s fertility and avoiding a radical intervention. Low compliance with follow-up among patients from the northeastern region of Romania and the increasing migration of the groups at high risk made us use these excisional procedures even in the case of low-grade lesions in an attempt to reduce the incidence of this disease
Analysis and Improvement of the Stability of a 3-D FDTD Subgridding Method by Applying an LECT-Based Technique

This article studies and improves the stability of a finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) subgridding method based on the orthogonalized-integral-based methodology. First, we identify the electric and magnetic field components of the FDTD lattices used at the interface between different mesh regions playing a critical role in its stability. Then, we use them to find a closed criterion for the Courant–Friedrichs–Lewy number (CFLN). Next, we analyze the stability by the classical spectral method and validate it with numerical heuristic simulations, proving the methodology used in the analytical approach. This information is used to devise a locally enlarged cell technique (LECT) to modify locally the scheme used to update the field components identified as most critical for stability so that an increased time step can be used. Finally, we analyze the effect of these modifications on the accuracy of the method for typical transmission and scattering problems.
COMPETITIVIDAD BASADA EN EL APRENDIZAJE ORGANIZACIONAL Y ALTO DESEMPEÑO

El presente articulo es producto de una investigacion, relacionada con el aprendizaje organizacional, cuyo objetivo consistio en estudiar de que manera se gestiona el aprendizaje organizacional, alineado hacia el alto desempeno para la competitividad de una empresa lider del sector industrial papelero. El metodo utilizado es el cualitativo, la tecnica fue la entrevista semiestructurada y la informacion recolectada se analizo a traves de la hermeneutica objetiva y del analisis fenomenologico de los empleados, en un muestreo opinatico y estrategico. Los resultados muestran que las organizaciones dinamicas requieren un mayor aprendizaje organizacional alineado con el alto desempeno porque cada uno de sus integrantes toma la decision de superarse y tener actitudes positivas, que repercuten en ambientes de trabajo generando sostenibilidad. En conclusion, los conocimientos en aprendizaje organizacional y alto desempeno son las herramientas, la actitud es la voluntad interna. Abstract This paper is the result of a research related to organizational learning, whose objective was to explore how organizational learning is managed, aligned to high performance for the competitiveness of an industry leading company in the paper industry. The method used is the qualitative technique was the semi-structured interview, the information collected was analyzed through objective hermeneutics and phenomenological analysis of employees in an opinion-based and strategic sampling. The results show that dynamic organizations require greater organizational learning aligned with the high performance because each of its members makes the decision to excel and have positive attitudes affecting sustainability creating work environments. In conclusion knowledge in organizational learning and high performance are the tools, attitude is the inner will.
Degradation of Date Palm Trees and Date Production in Arab Countries: Causes and Potential Rehabilitation

The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) is a major fruit crop in most Arab countries. it has historically been connected with sustaining human life and tradition of the people in the old world as a major agricultural crop. Arab countries possess 70% of the 120 million world's date palms and are responsible for 67% of the global date production. During the past 50 years, date palm groves were subjected to degradation due to extensive exploitation resulting from the increase in the human population and domestic animals. Like many other plants, some palms are in danger of dying out because of human activity. Date palm production faces serious problems such as low yields as well as marketing constraints. Over the last decade, productivity of date palm trees has declined in the traditional growing areas. As much as 30% of production can potentially be lost as a result of pests and disease. In the Gulf countries and Egypt, the Red Palm Weevil has recently become one of the major date palm pests, while Bayoud disease caused by a parasitic fungus is a common threat to date palms in North Africa. Technical and socio-economic factors contributed for date palm degradation. Also, date processing and marketing have affected the economic revenue from date production and its quality. Rehabilitation of date palm trees in the Arab countries is crucial and needs collaborative efforts and a dedicated budget. Recommendations for stopping the degradation in date palm sector and strengthening this industry particularly for cultivation, harvesting, date processing and marketing in the Arab countries have been proposed.
FORMULATION AND STANDARDIZATION OF ANTIOXIDANTS ENRICHED EDIBLE CUTLERY

: This study aims on developing edible cutlery enriched with antioxidants. Standardize, evaluate its sensory characteristics and its nutrient content. It was carried out with different proportions of millet flour incorporated with antioxidant extracts in the edible cutlery prepared. The products were analyzed for organoleptic characteristics (colour, texture, taste, flavour and overall acceptability) using a 5-point Hedonic scale formulated especially for the edible cutlery. Two samples with standard and three variations were prepared and compared. Among all variations of edible cutlery prepared, Sample A - Variation III prepared with incorporation of 30 per cent extract has 4.70±0.59 c of acceptability and has given 5 % significance in all the aspects such as nutritional content and its organoleptic characteristics. It was the most accepted variation among all the variation. Hence the study proves that the prepared antioxidant enriched edible cutlery is nutritious, eco-friendly, cost effective and suitable to use for consuming all kinds of food without affecting its actual characteristics.
Streetcar Suburbs: The Process of Growth in Boston, 1870-1900

PART 1: A CITY DIVIDED 1. Who Built the Metropolis? 2. Common Ideas and Experiences PART 2: THE LARGE INSTITUTIONS 3. The Walking City 4. The Street Railways 5. Other Services to Home Builders 6. Common Patterns of Decision PART 3: THE THREE TOWNS 7. The Discipline of History and Geography 8. The Three Towns, 1870-1900 PART 4: A SELECTIVE MELTING POT 9. The Street Railway and Class Building Patterns 10. The 1900 Segregation PART 5: LEAVE OF SMALL PATTERNS 11. Central Dorchester 12. Tremont Street District 13. Roxbury Highlands PART 6: REGULATION WITHOUT LAWS 14. The Home Builders 15. The Grid Street and Frontage Lot 16. Suburban Architecture PART 7: THE CONSEQUENCES Appendix: A Local Historian's Guide to Social Statistics Appendix B: Tables Bibliographical Note Notes Index
Performance Evaluation of Olorunsogo Gas-Fired Power Plant Phase I

Aim: The aim of this research is to evaluate the performance of the Olorunsogo gas-fired power plant phase 1, examines the reason(s) for not operating at full capacity, and proffers possible solution(s). Study of the Design: The power plant comprises of eight (8) numbers of 42MW unit gas turbine capable of evacuating 277MW. Methodology: To obtain electrical parameters from the gas turbine, a mathematical model for pressure using a simple open-cycle gas turbine was developed. The pressure was further converted to energy using principles of kinetic theory of gases. Hence, the efficiency and other performance indicators were calculated. Results: The study revealed an average operating capacity of 31.28MW. The average efficiency of the power plant in the period under review was 50.88%, as compared to the international standard practice of 65% and above. The average load factor and capacity factor was 11.25% and 11.54% respectively as compared to international standard practice of 50-80%, while the average reliability was 55.79%, as compared to international standard practice of 95%. Conclusion: The study further reveals that wastage of gas, downtime, and inadequate gas supply are the major factors against the full capacity operation of the power plant. The proffered possible solutions articulated in this study if implemented, will optimize the power plant's full-capacity operation.
How Trait Gratitude Influences Adolescent Subjective Well-Being? Parallel–Serial Mediating Effects of Meaning in Life and Self-Control

The relationship between trait gratitude and subjective well-being is well documented in the literature. Recently, growing attention has been given to examining which factors are determinants in the relationship. However, there are no studies to present a comprehensive model of how meaning in life and self-control jointly play a role in this relationship. This study investigated parallel and serial mediation of the presence of meaning, the search for meaning, and self-control in the relationship between trait gratitude and subjective well-being. A total of 764 adolescents (Mage = 14.10, SD = 1.43, 48.43% males) from three middle schools in China completed a six-item measures of gratitude questionnaire form, a meaning in life questionnaire, a middle school students’ self-control ability questionnaire, and a satisfaction with life scale. The study revealed that trait gratitude affected the presence of meaning and subsequently affected subjective well-being. In addition, trait gratitude affected self-control through the presence of meaning and the search for meaning, and it subsequently affected subjective well-being. Therefore, the presence of meaning, the search for meaning, and self-control played an important role in the positive effects of trait gratitude on adolescent subjective well-being. The findings were in line with the intrinsic and extrinsic goal theory of gratitude and provided new insight to inform the improvement of adolescent subjective well-being in the future.
Developing Two-Phase Flow Modelling Concepts for Rock Fractures

The Finnish nuclear waste disposal company, Posiva Oy, is planning an underground repository for spent nuclear fuel to be constructed on the island of Olkiluoto on the south-west coast of Finland. One element of the site investigations conducted at Olkiluoto is the excavation of the underground rock characterisation facility (ONKALO) that will be extended to the final disposal depth (approximately -400 m). The bedrock around the excavated tunnel volume is fully saturated with groundwater, which water commonly contains a mixture of dissolved gases. These gases remain dissolved due to the high hydrostatic pressure. During tunnel excavation work the natural hydrostatic pressure field is disturbed and the water pressure will decrease close to the atmospheric pressure in the immediate vicinity of the tunnel. During this pressure drop two-phase flow conditions (combined flow of both water and gas) may develop in the vicinity of the underground opening, as the dissolved gas is exsoluted under the low pressure (the term exsolution refers here to release of the dissolved gas molecules from the water phase into a separate gas phase). This report steers towards concept development for numerical two-phase flow modeling for fractured rock. The focus is on the description of gas phase formation process under disturbed hydraulic conditions by exsolution of dissolved gases from groundwater, and on understanding the effects of a possibly formed gas phase on groundwater flow conditions in rock fractures. A mathematical model of three mutually coupled nonlinear partial differential equations for two-phase flow is presented and corresponding constitutional relationships are introduced and discussed. Illustrative numerical simulations are performed in a simplified setting using COMSOL Multiphysics 3.5a software package. Shortcomings and conceptual problems are discussed.
Deep Convolutional Neural Network for Accurate Prediction of Seismic Events

—In recent years, the realm of seismology has witnessed an increased integration of advanced computational techniques, seeking to enhance the precision and timeliness of earthquake predictions. The paper titled "Deep Convolutional Neural Network and Machine Learning Enabled Framework for Analysis and Prediction of Seismic Events" embarks on an ambitious exploration of this interstice, marrying the formidable prowess of Deep Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) with an array of machine learning algorithms. At the forefront of our investigation is the Deep CNN, known for its unparalleled capability to process spatial hierarchies and multi-dimensional seismic data. Accompanying this neural behemoth is LightGBM, a gradient boosting framework that offers superior speed and performance, especially with voluminous datasets. Additionally, conventional neural networks, noted for their adeptness in pattern recognition, offer a robust method to gauge the intricacies of seismic data. Our exploration doesn't halt here; the research delves deeper with Random Forest and Support Vector Machines (SVM), both renowned for their resilient performance in classification tasks. By amalgamating these diverse methodologies, this research crafts a multifaceted and synergistic framework. The culmination is a sophisticated tool poised to not only discern the minutiae of seismic activities with heightened accuracy but to predict forthcoming events with a degree of certainty previously deemed elusive. In this era of escalating seismic activities, our research offers a timely beacon, heralding a future where communities are better equipped to respond to the Earth's capricious tremors.
Incorporating Oxygen Isotopes of Oxidized Reactive Nitrogen in the Regional Atmospheric Chemistry Mechanism, Version 2 (ICOIN-RACM2)

The oxygen-stable isotope mass-independent composition ( ∆ ( 17 O) = δ ( 17 O) – 0.52 × δ ( 18 O)) has proven to be a robust tool for probing photochemical cycling and atmospheric formation pathways of oxidized reactive nitrogen (NO y ). Several studies have developed modeling techniques to implicitly model ∆ ( 17 O) based on numerous assumptions that may not always be valid. Thus, these models may be oversimplified and limit our ability to compare model ∆ ( 17 O) values of NO y with observations. In this work, we introduce a novel method for explicit tracking of O 3 transfer and propagation into NO y and odd 5 oxygen (O x ), integrated into the Regional Atmospheric Chemistry Mechanism, version 2 (RACM2). Termed ICOIN-RACM2 (InCorporating Oxygen Isotopes of NO y in RACM2), this new model includes the addition of 55 new species and 727 replicate reactions to represent the oxygen isotopologues of NO y and O x . Employing this mechanism within a box model, we simulate ∆ ( 17 O) for various NO y and O x molecules for chamber experiments with varying initial nitrogen oxides (NO x = NO + NO 2 ) and α -pinene conditions, revealing response shifts in ∆ ( 17 O) linked to distinct oxidant conditions. Furthermore, diel cycles are 10 simulated under two summertime scenarios, representative of an urban and rural site, revealing pronounced ∆ ( 17 O) diurnal patterns for several NO y components and substantial ∆ ( 17 O) differences associated with pollution levels (urban vs. rural). Overall, the proposed mechanism offers the potential to assess NO y oxidation chemistry in chamber studies and air quality campaigns through ∆ ( 17 O) model comparisons against observations. The integration of this mechanism into a 3-D atmospheric chemistry transport model is expected to notably enhance our capacity to model and anticipate ∆ ( 17 O) across landscapes, consequently 15 refining model representations of atmospheric chemistry and tropospheric oxidation capacity
A Comparison of Dynamic SPECT Coronary Flow Reserve with TIMI Frame Count in the Treatment of Non-Obstructive Epicardial Coronary Patients

Background Microvascular dysfunction in patients with non-obstructive epicardial coronary may aggravate patient’s symptoms or lead to various clinical events. Objective To investigate the correlation between dynamic single photon emission computed tomography (D-SPECT) derived coronary flow reserve (CFR) and TIMI frame count (TFC) in patients with non-obstructive epicardial coronary patients. Methods Patients with suspected or known stable CAD who were recommended to undergo invasive coronary angiography were prospectively enrolled in this study. Those who had non-obstructive coronary received TIMI frame count (TFC) and D-SPECT. A cut-off value of >40 was defined as slow flow referred to TFC. Results A total of 47 patients diagnosed with non-obstructive coronary were enrolled. The mean age of patients was 66.09 ± 8.36 years, and 46.8% were male. Dynamic SPECT derived coronary flow reserve (CFR) was significantly correlated with TIMI frame count in 3 epicardial coronary (LAD: r=−0.506, P = 0.0003; LCX: r= −0.532, P = 0.0001; RCA: r= −0.657, P < 0.0001). The sensitivity and specificity of CFR in identifying abnormal TIMI frame count < 40 was 100.0% and 57.6% in LAD, 62.5% and 87.0% in LCX, 83.9% and 75.0% in RCA, respectively. The optimal CFR cut-off values were 2.02, 2.47, and 1.96 among the three vessels. Conclusion In patients with non-obstructive coronary, CFR derived from D-SPECT was strongly correlated with TFC. This study demonstrates that that CFR may be an alternative non-invasive method for identifying slow flow in non-obstructive coronary.
The distribution of stratospheric water vapour as measured by the microwave limb sounder

On September 12, 1991 the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS) was launched. It carried a number of instruments one of which was the Microwave Limb Sounder (MLS) (Barath et al., 1993). MLS obtains near-global simultaneous measurements of several atmospheric trace species at heights throughout the middle atmosphere. One of the species measured is water vapour. This thesis describes the zonal-mean climatology of the MLS water vapour measurements in the stratosphere ('16 to 50 km) and compares it to previous satellite measurements of H 2 0 from the Limb Infrared Monitor of the Stratosphere (LIMS) and the Stratospheric and Aerosol Gas Experiment II (SAGE II) (e.g. Russell et al., 1984, Chiou et al., 1993)). Some of main features of the distribution in MLS data, the increase in mixing ratio with height, the presence of a tropical minimum in the lower stratosphere, are consistent with these previous results. The extensive dehydration that occurs in the antarctic polar vortex during winter is comprehensively observed for the first time in UARS data. Water vapour measurements in the arctic winter vortex do not show any significant dehydration. Temporal and spatial variations are also discussed and it is shown that the zonal-mean variability in the lower tropical stratosphere is primarily annual and is modulated by the quasi-hiennial oscillation (QBO) in zonal-mean winds. This modulation means that the time between maxima and minima is either shorter or longer than one year according to the phase of the QBO. At higher latitudes, the variability in the lower stratosphere is marked by periods of descent (and dehydration) in the winter polar vortices. In the upper stratosphere, there is a clear semi-annual oscillation in tropical mixing ratios which compares well to the variability in zonal-mean winds in these regions. The location of the maximum amplitude of the H 2 0 oscillation moves seasonally between hemispheres. At higher latitudes the variability is annual and is marked by periods of stronger winter descent than in the lower stratosphere, consistent with calculations of high-latitude descent rates (e.g. Schoeberl et al., 1992). The annual variations are complicated by the fact that air is drier in the mesosphere than in the stratosphere so that descent from aloft first brings wet air (and thus maxima) and then dry air (and minima). Finally, a synoptic case study is given that looks, in detail, at the antarctic and arctic winter conditions encountered by MLS during 1992/93. Evidence is shown to suggest the presence of type II polar stratospheric clouds (PSC) in the antarctic winter and type I PSC in the arctic winter.
Visual resources and the public: an empirical approach. In: Proceedings of Our National Landscape. A conference on applied techniques for analysis and management of the visual resource, April 23-25, 1979, Nevada, USA.

Visual resource management systems incorporate many assumptions about how people see the landscape. While these assumptions are not articulated, they nonetheless affect the decision process. Problems inherent in some of these assumptions are examined. Extensive research based on people's preference ratings of different settings provides insight into people's experience of the environment. The procedure described here has several advantages: (1) It provides a means to evaluate the assumptions underlying alternative visual analysis models; (2) it provides some insights into the dilemma of agency/public mismatch; and (3) it provides a relatively straightforward mechanism whereby public input could be incorporated in visual management decisions.