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ibs-pan/foodwebviz: Foodwebviz
No full textFoodwebviz is a Python package for the visualization of food webs (trophic networks).
Source: https://github.com/ibs-pan/foodwebviz
Bug reports: https://github.com/ibs-pan/foodwebviz/issues
Installation
Make sure you have Python installed (we recommend Anaconda which comes with a wide range of handy default packages, along with Jupyter Notebooks and convenient Spyder IDE: https://www.anaconda.com/). If you would like to check this package out without full installation - see section "Tutorial".
Install npm: https://docs.npmjs.com/cli/v7/configuring-npm/install
Install orca: npm install -g [email protected] orca
To create animations, install ImageMagick: https://docs.wand-py.org/en/0.3.5/guide/install.html (on Linux: 'sudo apt-get install libmagickwand-dev')
Open the compressed folder and run the following terminal command from the top-level source directory (on Windows use e.g. Anaconda Prompt):
$ pip install .
Tutorial
examples/sample_output contains examples of visualisations (screenshots of interactive heatmap and graph visualisations)
examples/interactive_food_web_graph.html is an example of an interactive graph in HTML that can be viewed also without installing everything
examples/foodwebviz_tutorial.ipynb is an interactive Jupyter Notebook with code examples and functionality overview.
To get information on a specific function/method "function_name" please execute "help(function_name)" in a Jupyter Notebook or Python console. You can also play with the tutorial notebook without installing the package locally: https://mybinder.org/v2/gh/ibs-pan/foodwebviz/master?filepath=examples%2Ffoodwebviz_tutorial.ipyn
Establishment and Development of IBS in Malaysia
No full textGovernment of Malaysia has done a lot of effort to promote the usage of Industrialised Building System (IBS) as an alternative construction methods compare to conventional building system which is a more labour intensive. This paper describes the experiences of Malaysia in the adoption of industrialised building system (IBS) from the first level of establishment until its development along with various IBS definitions and categories. A comprehensive literature review from various sources was made to carry out the study. The idea of using IBS in Malaysia was first developed during the early sixties when the Minister of Housing and Local Government visited several European countries and evaluated their building systems performance. Then, in 1964, the government took a significant decision to implement one pilot projects using IBS concept which was launched on 1966. The findings of this research illustrated the timeline of IBS establishment and development in Malaysia along with the significant consequences of IBS implementation in construction industry. Therefore, it is hoped that the finding of this research could assist professional parties in construction industry in providing a better knowledge ground for improving decisions making to achieve the success of IBS construction projects implementation that could be along with attaining the project objectives in terms of predetermined objectives that are mostly within the time, specified budget and standard quality
ibs-pan/foodwebviz: Small network animation fix
No full textFoodwebviz is a Python package for the visualization of food webs (trophic networks).
Source: https://github.com/ibs-pan/foodwebviz
Bug reports: https://github.com/ibs-pan/foodwebviz/issues
Installation
Make sure you have Python installed (we recommend Anaconda which comes with a wide range of handy default packages, along with Jupyter Notebooks and convenient Spyder IDE: https://www.anaconda.com/). If you would like to check this package out without full installation - see section "Tutorial".
Install npm: https://docs.npmjs.com/cli/v7/configuring-npm/install
Install orca: npm install -g [email protected] orca
To create animations, install ImageMagick: https://docs.wand-py.org/en/0.3.5/guide/install.html (on Linux: 'sudo apt-get install libmagickwand-dev')
Open the compressed folder and run the following terminal command from the top-level source directory (on Windows use e.g. Anaconda Prompt):
$ pip install .
Tutorial
examples/sample_output contains examples of visualisations (screenshots of interactive heatmap and graph visualisations)
examples/interactive_food_web_graph.html is an example of an interactive graph in HTML that can be viewed also without installing everything
examples/foodwebviz_tutorial.ipynb is an interactive Jupyter Notebook with code examples and functionality overview.
To get information on a specific function/method "function_name" please execute "help(function_name)" in a Jupyter Notebook or Python console. You can also play with the tutorial notebook without installing the package locally: https://mybinder.org/v2/gh/ibs-pan/foodwebviz/master?filepath=examples%2Ffoodwebviz_tutorial.ipynb
Updates since v.1.0.1:
We have fixed a bug that broke the animation method for very small networks (<10 nodes), signaled as Issue 10: https://github.com/ibs-pan/foodwebviz/issues/1
Integrating life cycle costing (LCC) in industrialised building system (IBS) in Malaysian construction industry
No full textPurpose / Context – This paper aimed to indicate the importance of integrating life cycle costing into the traditional method of cost estimates, for Industrialised Building (IBS) projects in Malaysia. Methodology / Approach – Both qualitative and quantitative data were used to obtain data for this research. Quantitative data from 164 respondents were analysed using SPSS 21.0 to obtain the mean and ranked it accordingly. While qualitative data was analysed using thematic content analysis, extracted from 19 respondants semi structured interview results. Results – Results from the study rank the factors influence the construction cost in IBS projects in Malaysia and presents the respondents opinion regarding the IBS attributes, LCC usefulness and potential of integrating LCC into IBS cost estimates. Key Findings / Implications – There is a significant potential in integrati ng LC C in IBS cost esti- mates based on the awareness of the construction industry player, knowledge of the cost estimator and readiness to shift into a new paradigm in cost estimation process, for a better decision making process. Originality – Until now, there is no method or system created to cater a comprehensive cost estimates plus life cycle costing in the Malaysian construction industry. Currently cost estimates and life cycle costing are prepared separately using the traditional cost estim ates method and then, convey it to the specialist to generate the LCC outcome
Injectable Hyaluronic Acid - Tyramine Hydrogels for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Flt1 Peptide - Hyaluronate Conjugate Micelle-Like Nanoparticles Encapsulating Genistein for Occular Anti-Neovascularization
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The Effect of Probiotic Yogurt on Controlling the Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Full text linkBackground & Objectives: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder that is common through the world including Iran. Because of its chronic nature and lack of effective treatment, patients are always anxious and stressful and physicians are also exhausted of untreated patients. The cause of IBS is unclear and it has not effective treatment Therefore, there is a need to find and introduce a proper method of treatment to control
symptoms including abdominal pain and defecation changes. This study was aimed to determine the effectiveness of probiotic yogurt on the general relief of symptoms associated with IBS.
Methods: Subjects were recruited from patients of gastroenterology clinic in Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ardabil. A total of sixty patients fulfilling the Rome II criteria took part in this study. Subjects were randomized into two groups of trial and control. Pre- and post- treatment
symptoms were investigated using a questionnaire. Thirty one patients received probiotic and 29 patients normal yogurt for 4 weeks. Bottles of yoghurt were manufactured, and coded by a company. Both participants and researcher were blinded for the bottles' code. The symptoms
were followed before and after two and four weeks of treatment and two weeks postdiscontinuing of trial, too. Data were analyzed by SPSS (Ver.17)and differences between
groups were compared statistically using of chi-square and t-test.
Results: A total number of 60 patients were recruited in this study of whom 36 (60%) were female and 24(40%) male. The average age of participants was 34.1±9 which did not differ between two groups. The onset of symptoms did not show any difference between two groups. The trial group had a history of 5.7±5.1 years while this was 6.5±4.9 for the controls.
In overall, patients who were given probiotic yogurt had shown a better response in the control of abdominal pain and flatulence than those who were treated with normal yogurt.
There was not a significant difference between two groups in the response to treat for other symptoms including epigastric pain, vomiting, frequency of defecation and feces consistency.
Conclusion: According to our research, adding probiotic yogurt to the patient diet may help ease symptoms of IBS especially, abdominal pain and flatulence. Considering the high prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome and the lack of effective therapies, even a slight reduction in symptoms can have positive public health consequences
The role of inflammation in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
No full textQin Xiang Ng,1,2 Alex Yu Sen Soh,1 Wayren Loke,2 Donovan Yutong Lim,3 Wee-Song Yeo1 1National University Hospital, National University Health System, Singapore; 2MOH Holdings Pte Ltd, Singapore; 3Institute of Mental Health, Singapore Abstract: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a complex, functional gastrointestinal ­disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain or discomfort and altered bowel habits. Despite the global prevalence and disease burden of IBS, its underlying pathophysiology remains unclear. Inflammation may play a pathogenic role in IBS. Studies have highlighted the persistence of mucosal inflammation at the microscopic and molecular level in IBS, with increased recruitment of enteroendocrine cells. Substantial overlaps between IBS and inflammatory bowel disease have also been reported. This review thus aimed to discuss the body of evidence pertaining to the presence of mucosal inflammation in IBS, its putative role in the disease process of IBS, and its clinical relevance. Increased mast cell density and activity in the gut may correlate with symptoms of visceral hypersensitivity. As evidenced by patients who develop postinfectious IBS, infective gastroenteritis could cause systemic inflammation and altered microbiome diversity, which in turn perpetuates a cycle of chronic, low-grade, subclinical inflammation. Apart from mucosal inflammation, neuroinflammation is probably involved in the pathophysiology of IBS via the “gut–brain” axis, resulting in altered neuroendocrine pathways and glucocorticoid receptor genes. This gives rise to an overall proinflammatory phenotype and dysregulated hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis and serotonergic (5-HT) functioning, which could, at least in part, account for the symptoms of IBS. Although a definite and reproducible pattern of immune response has yet to be recognized, further research into anti-inflammatories may be of clinical value. Keywords: irritable bowel syndrome, postinfectious, inflammation, microbiom
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