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Cross-Sectional Study: Efforts to Improve Sleep Quality Through Home Visits in Elderly Chronic Disease Program Participants (PROLANIS)
Neni Fidya Santi, Achmad Masfi, Ronal Surya Aditya, Yhenti Widjayanti, Eri Yanuar Akhmad Budi Sunaryo, Muhammad Putra Ramadhan, Nurma Afiani, Qory Tifani Rahmatika, Nurul Evi
The aging process experienced by the elderly causes a decrease in the function of the elderly's organs. This causes the quality of life of the elderly, especially the quality of life in the physical dimension, to decrease in the elderly. BPJS participants with chronic diseases have not utilized...
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The Impact of First Language and Cultural Background on English Learning among Bangladeshi EFL Learners
Sabikun Nahar Aurty
In an ever-globalized world in which English is a leading medium of instruction and communication, English proficiency is an important element in academic success and career mobility. Students in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) environment like Bangladesh often encounter issues in attaining communicative...
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Linkages, Multiplier Effects of Textile and Clothing Industry in Java from Global Trade Perspective: Inter-Regional Input-Output Analysis
Iklimah Nur Rachmah, Eka Puspitawati, Andika Pambudi, Yuri Mansury
This study analyzes the strategic role of the textile and clothing industry in Java through sectoral linkages and multiplier effects analysis, considering strategic risks within the context of global trade. This study uses Indonesia’s Inter-Regional Input-Output (IRIO) table data according to 6 islands...
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Strengthening Public Investment Governance in Morocco: Lessons from South-Korea’s Preliminary Feasibility Study System
Aguil Mohamed, El Fathaoui Habib, Onbouh Hassan, Azergui Abdenacer
Over the past two decades, Morocco has launched numerous large-scale public investment projects to spur socioeconomic development and reduce regional disparities. Many of these projects have nevertheless exhibited systemic weaknesses including optimism bias, cost overruns, implementation delays, susceptibility...
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Territorial Specialization of Cultural and Creative Industries in Four Mexican Urban Nodes
Camilo Patiño García
Cultural and creative industries (CCI) play a strategic role in urban economic transformation; however, evidence regarding their territorial specialization in developing countries remains limited and methodologically fragmented. This study analyzes the territorial specialization of CCI across four Mexican...
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The Influence of Independence, Integrity, and Audit Tenure on The Audit Quality of The Makassar City Regional Inspectorate
A. Asma Zulistia Ekayanti
This study aims to examine the effect of independence, integrity, and audit tenure on regional inspectorate audits in Makassar City. This study uses a descriptive quantitative approach. The population in this study were Government Internal Supervisory Apparatus or referred to as (APIP). The sample used...
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Genetic Diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex isolates circulating in North Central Nigeria
Stella S. Makpu, Kome Otokunefor, Tosanwumi Vincent Otokunefor
With the higher risk of tuberculosis associated with developing countries, it has increasingly become imperative to determine the genetic diversity of strains of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC). This is essential for establishing control programs as it provides information on possible sources...
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Implication of Mass Literacy, Adult and Non-Formal Education in Achieving Society 5.0 in Nigeria
Odo Michael Eze
The future of any society depends on the style and form of education provided for the younger generation. The government has been striving to transform society through various forms of education such as distance, continuing, liberal, sandwich/part-time, and adult education programs. The citizenry’s engagement...
Journal: Artery Research
Conference Abstract
P.073 LONGITUDINAL DEVELOPMENT OF WAIST AND HIP CIRCUMFERENCES: INDEPENDENT AND OPPOSITE ASSOCIATIONS WITH PRE-CLINICAL ATHEROSCLEROSIS. THE AMSTERDAM GROWTH AND HEALTH LONGITUDINAL STUDY
I. Ferreira, J.W. Twisk, C.D. Stehouwer
Pages: 69 - 69
Journal: Artery Research
Conference Abstract
P57 ASSESSMENT OF PULSE WAVE VELOCITY AND ASSOCIATION TO TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE IN TREATMENT-NAïVE HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS: A COMPARISON OF SPHYGMOCOR AND MOBIL-O-GRAPH
Enrique Rodilla, Jose Antonio Costa, Francisco Perez, Carmen Gonzalez, Jose Maria Pascual
Pages: 69 - 70
Introduction: Comparison of Mobil-O-Graph® with SphygmoCor® exclusively in treatment- naïve hypertensives has never been done. Aims of the study were to assess 1) intra- device agreement between both methods, 2) inter-device agreement between two surface measurements of SC (subtracted distance (cfPWVsub))...
Journal: Artery Research
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9.6 VENTRICULAR VOLUME AND ARTERIAL FLOW DURING PRELOAD REDUCTION: AN MRI STUDY
Sandra Neumann, Gergely Szantho, Emma C. Hart, Nathan E. Manghat, Mark S. Turner, Mark C.K. Hamilton
Pages: 69 - 69
Lower body negative pressure (LBNP) has been used to assess the cardiovascular effect of preload reduction. We are the first to use MRI to investigate ventricular volumes and great vessel flow during LBNP.
13 volunteers (23–47 years) underwent LBNP at 0, −5 and −20mmHg. We acquired contiguous short...
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The Contribution of Pusgrafin in Developing University Publishing Units (University Press) in Indonesia as an Effort to Develop Publication Media and Dissemination of Written Papers from 1969-2008
Dayu Sri Herti, I Ketut Suryajaya, Abdurakhman, Didik Pradjoko
Pusat Grafika Indonesia, or Pusgrafin, was the government in the printing sector in 1969. By the Regulation of the Minister of Education No. 23/2005, the Organization and Administration of the Center in the Ministry of National Education, the Indonesian Graphic Center charge of carrying out technology...
Journal: Artery Research
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P.072 PARENTAL SMOKING AND VASCULAR DAMAGE IN YOUNG ADULT OFFSPRING: IS EARLY LIFE EXPOSURE CRITICAL? THE ATHEROSCLEROSIS RISK IN YOUNG ADULTS STUDY
C.C. Geerts, D.E. Grobbee, M.L. Bots, C.S.P. Uiterwaal
Pages: 69 - 69
Journal: Artery Research
Conference Abstract
2.2 GREATER BLOOD PRESSURE VARIABILITY IS ASSOCIATED WITH LOWER COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE – THE MAASTRICHT STUDY
Tan Lai Zhou, Abraham Kroon, Coen Stehouwer, Martin van Boxtel, Frans Verhey, Miranda Schram, Thomas van Sloten, Ronald Henry
Pages: 69 - 70
An increasing number of individuals will face age-related cognitive difficulties, as life expectancy has increased globally. It is therefore important to identify modifiable risk factors for cognitive impairment. Very short- to mid-term blood pressure variability (BPV) may be such factor, as it may cause...
Journal: Artery Research
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P56 ASSOCIATION BETWEEN URIC ACID AND CARDIAC, VASCULAR AND RENAL TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE IN HYPERTENSIVES SUBJECTS
Alessandro Maloberti, Marisa Varrenti, Nicola Triglione, Lucia Occhi, Francesco Panzeri, Marta Alloni, Luca Giupponi, Paola Vallerio, Matteo Casati, Guido Grassi, Giuseppe Mancia, Cristina Giannattasio
Pages: 69 - 69
Background: To date no definitive results exist about the relationship of Serum Uric Acid (SUA) and TOD in HT subjects. We sought to determine if such an association exist between SUA and subclinical cardiac, vascular and renal alterations in HT.
Methods: We enrolled 632 consecutive outpatients, followed...
Journal: Artery Research
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9.5 COAGULATION CONTROL BY THE RHOA PATHWAY AND THE EXCHANGE FACTOR ARHGEF1
Camille Rouillon, Amel Mohammadi, Gervaise Loirand, Veronique Regnault, Patrick Lacolley
Pages: 69 - 69
Platelet activation by thrombin is an auto-amplification loop of thrombin generation, a major factor in the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. The small G protein RhoA, under the direct control of the exchange factor Arhgef1, modulates several cellular functions in inflammation. The objective was...
Journal: Artery Research
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2.1 KNOCK-OUT OF MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE-12 EXACERBATES COMPROMISED MECHANICAL HOMEOSTASIS IN ARTERIAL AGING
Bart Spronck, Abhay B. Ramachandra, Jakub Toczek, Jinah Han, Mehran Sadeghi, Jay D. Humphrey
Pages: 69 - 69
Background: Matrix metalloproteinase-12 (MMP12) may modulate arterial stiffening with age [1]. We aimed to study the effect of aging on biaxial arterial stiffness in wild-type (WT) and MMP12 knock-out (MMP12-/-) mice.
Methods and Results: After euthanasia, descending thoracic (DTA) and suprarenal abdominal...
Journal: Artery Research
Conference Abstract
9.4 EVOLUTION OF CARDIAC FUNCTION AND METABOLISM DURING AGING IN A MURINE ANIMAL MODEL OF OBESITY
Delphine Lambert, Fatiha Maskali, Sylvain Poussier, Alexandra Clement, Jean-Loup Machu, Pierre-Yves Marie, Patrick Lacolley, Athanase Benetos, Laure Joly
Pages: 69 - 69
Purpose/Background/Objectives: Obesity is a well-known risk factor of cardiovascular diseases and a potentially modifiable determinant of arterial ageing. The objectives of this experimental study were to assess the effects of a long-term high fat diet (HFD) on metabolism, adipose tissues and phenotypes...
Proceedings Article
Goal Setting for Students Participating in Student Exchange Programs Between Universities in Indonesia
Aniq Hudiyah Bil Haq, Gema Lara Fahmi, Puspa Ghandi, Khusnul Khatimah, Dewi Puri Astiti, Jusuf Blegur
Proper and precise goal setting will encourage an individual to achieve objectives. Besides, the current online lecture model directs students to have good self-regulation so that the learning process can be maintained optimally and results in the expected performance. Goal setting stimulates students...
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The Innovative Basis of the Growing Small and Medium-sized Businesses
Lesya Bozhko
The growth of the organisation, expressed in revenue and the number of staff increase, has a positive effect on the socio-economic indicators of the country. The firm’s innovative activity as a factor of intensive growth in current conditions is beyond doubt but requires additional analysis to ensure...
Research Article
Knee Android Model Reproducing Internal-External Rotation with Screw-Home Movement of the Human Knee
Daichi Yamauchi, Sho Takei, Noritaka Sato, Yoshifumi Morita
Pages: 69 - 73
This paper proposes a knee android model (Knee-AM) that can reproduce the internal-external rotation with screw-home movement (SHM) of the human knee. This rotation of the Knee-AM was realized by changing the number, lengths, and fixing points of the nylon-cords of our previous Knee-AM. Moreover, when...
Research Article
A Traffic Flow Theory Aided Physical Measurement-Based Sybil Nodes Detection Mechanism in Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks
Dongxu Jin, JooSeok Song
Pages: 69 - 78
In Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks, security is a important issue. In the past years, several approaches have been proposed for solving Sybil attack. In this paper a novel scheme to detect the Sybil nodes is presented. The proposed scheme utilizes unmodifiable physical measurements of beacon messages. To increase...
Research Article
A View on Fuzzy Systems for Big Data: Progress and Opportunities
Alberto Fernández, Cristobal José Carmona, María José del Jesus, Francisco Herrera
Pages: 69 - 80
Currently, we are witnessing a growing trend in the study and application of problems in the framework of Big Data. This is mainly due to the great advantages which come from the knowledge extraction from a high volume of information. For this reason, we observe a migration of the standard Data Mining...
Research Article
Adaptive Multiple-Model Control of A Class of Nonlinear Systems
Chao Yang, Yingmin Jia
Pages: 69 - 72
In this paper, an adaptive multiple-model controller is developed for nonlinear systems in parametric-strict-feedback form. Unlike the previous results, a switching scheme is not required here to switch the most appropriate model into the controller design. The new scheme reduces the number of identification...
Research Article
Moyal Deformation of 2D Euler Equation and Discretization
Partha Guha
Pages: 69 - 76
In this paper we discuss the Moyal deformed 2D Euler flows and its Lax pairs. This in turn yields the semi-discrete version of 2D Euler equation.
Research Article
CalogeroMoser Systems and Super YangMills with Adjoint Matter
Eric d'Hoker, D.H. Phong
Pages: 69 - 78
We review the construction of Lax pairs with spectral parameter for twisted and utwisted elliptic Calogero-Moser systems defined by a general simple Lie algebra G, and the corresponding solution of N = 2 SUSY G Yang-Mills theories with a hypermultplet in the adjoint representation of G.
Research Article
Variational Symmetry in Non-integrable Hamiltonian Systems
Umeno Ken
Pages: 69 - 77
We consider the variational symmetry from the viewpoint of the non-integrability criterion towards dynamical systems. That variational symmetry can reduce complexity in determining non-integrability of general dynamical systems is illustrated here by a new non-integrability result about Hamiltonian systems...
Research Article
Alternate Derivation of the Critical Value of the Frank-Kamenetskii Parameter in Cylindrical Geometry
Charis Harely, Ebrahim Momoniat
Pages: 69 - 76
Noether’s theorem is used to determine first integrals admitted by a generalised Lane-Emden equation of the second kind modelling a thermal explosion. These first integrals exist for rectangular and cylindrical geometry. For rectangular geometry the first integrals show the symmetry of the temperature...
Research Article
Fuzzy Relational Fixed Point Clustering
Roelof K. Brouwer
Pages: 69 - 82
The proposed relational fuzzy clustering method, called FRFP ( fuzzy relational fixed point), is based on determining a fixed point of a function of the desired membership matrix. The ethod is compared to other relational clustering methods. Simulations show the method to be very effective and less computationally...
Research Article
Research on Risk Assessment and Regionalization of Forest and Grassland Fires
Xinghua Li, Wenjie Wu, Dibo Lv, Cunhou Zhang
Pages: 69 - 77
The hazard risk and disaster degree of damage was confirmed about the forest and grassland fire in Inner Mongolia by the occurrence rule of fires, distribution of high temperature points, characteristic of distribution of vegetation types, and the extent of road coverage. Production of risk assessment...
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The Impact of Oil Prices on the U.S. Stock Market
Congqi Bai, Chenglin Gong, Ziyang Qiu, Yingjie Sheng, Tong Wu
Oil is closely related to the world economy and is one of the most important materials in the commodity market. Its price fluctuation can directly affect the supply of the oil market, thus affecting world inflation. The US stock market can more reflect the world profit level and economic indicators....
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A Corpus-Based Study on the Application of Connectives in Chinese College Students’ English Writing
Chunping Nan
Making use of self-built corpus and retrieval software AntConc, this paper first makes a comparative analysis of the use of connectives by non-English majors in Northeast Petroleum University and English native college students, and then compares the use of connectives by these Chinese students in CET-4...
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Sensitivity Analysis of Swiftlet Farming in Kota Bangun, District Kutai Kartanegara Regency, Indonesia
Mursidah Mursidah, Abubakar M. Lahjie, Masjaya Masjaya, Yaya Rayadin
farming is a high-risk business. However, given the level of income (as measured by financial viability), most swiftlet farmers take the risk. Swiftlet farming is a business that lasts for a long time. During this period there are several changes that occur, which will affect the viability of the business....
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A Study on the Influence of Human Cultural Environment on Literary Creation from the Perspective of Eco-criticism
Li Hou, Jianjun Kang, Yongli Xu
The geographical environment can have a great influence on the cultural and psychological structure of literary writers, and thus on their creations in practice. The manifestations or carriers of these influences indirectly bring time and spaced close together. The study of the influence of the human...
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Homicide Cases Without Autopsies from the Perspective of Professionalism Indonesian Advocates
Case Study of the Ni Wayan Mirna Death
Rio Saputra, Yaris Adhial Fajrin, Absori
Professionalism for a profession is absolutely necessary with the aim of recognizing a job that is categorized as a profession. As a noble profession (officium nobile), the advocate profession must carry out its duties and responsibilities by prioritizing professionalism in order to make the best effort...
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Research on the Integration of Study Travel Courses in Heyuan Under the Background of Cultural and Tourism Integration
Wu Xinlei, Xu Pei, Huang Juan
In the context of the integration of culture and tourism, study travel is a new star in the cross-border integration of the education field and the tourism industry. The “Opinions on Promoting Primary and Secondary School Student Research Travel” jointly issued by 11 departments including the Ministry...
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Competency-based Learning Model for Photographer Certification
A Systematic Literature Review
Puty Prakacita, Ilhamdaniah
The era of the industrial revolution 4.0 is currently the use of technology to become a field of work more and more. This has resulted in many photographers in Indonesia who started as a hobby and then took it seriously as a profession. According to the Indonesian Photography Competency Certification...
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Quality Analysis of an English Test Designed against the Framework of China’s Standards of English Language Ability
Haizhen Zhao
Taking a final college English test for non-English majors as an example, this study describes the design and content of the test against the framework of China’s Standards of English Language Ability. 363 test takers are selected as samples and SPSS software is used to analyze the quality of the test...
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Spatial Thinking Skills of High Senior School Geography Teachers in Surakarta City
Devita Indraswari, Wahyu Widiyatmoko
In the 21st century, geography teachers need critical thinking and technology skills to develop instructional materials and learning media. By using them in the learning process, the teachers will be easier to explain the materials to students. The objective of this study is to determine the level of...
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Cultural Reconstruction from Function to Symbol
A Social History Study on the Changes of Vitasoy Brand Image in Hong Kong (1940-1997)
Yiming Qin
The image of modern food is diversifying, and Vitasoy, a Hong Kong-based brand, is a typical representative of this trend. This paper attempts to start with the advertisements of Vitasoy from 1940 to 1997, to investigate the shaping and changes of the brand image of Vitasoy during this period, as well...
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Implementation of the Right to Education for People with Disabilities during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Pekanbaru City
Emilda Firdaus, Muhammad A. Rauf
The right to education is part of human rights, particularly within the first generation of civil rights and political rights. The government is heavily responsible for the accomplishment of that right as well as for the people of disability. During the covid 19 pandemic, the learning process was carried...
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Research on Space Design Art in the Subway Station of Regional-Cultural Characteristics
Wenya Li
With the rapid development of subway, subway station space design artistry abroad more attention, its diversified development trend. But the domestic status of the space station subway art still can not get rid of the traditional image of public space, they did not form their own style and system. Blindly...
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Synthesis and Detecting Cancer Studies of Up-Conversion Luminescent Materials
Tao Luan, Deming Han, Baitao Zeng, Lihui Zhao
In this article, designed and preparated rare earth luminescence nanoparticle through different core-shell and doping ratio, improving synthetic conditions, it has uniform size and good crystallinity. Modified nanoparticles with DTT , surface of the nanoparticles with sulphur and combine with oral cancer...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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The combined process of PAC-MBR on wastewater treatment
Jun Yang, Yongwei Song, Jingdong Zhang
Membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology has currently been widely researched and used in water treatment field. In order to further expand the application fields and control membrane fouling problem of MBR, powdered activated carbon-membrane bioreactor (PAC-MBR) combined technology has become a study hotspot...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Design of Terahertz Waveband Antenna Based on Fractal Photonic Crystal Structure
Bin Lin, Chang Lin, Yunhai Mao, Zhihang Chen, Peitao Zhang, Yuankun Cai, Guangya Ye, Yu Zhang
In terms of the performance requirements of Terahertz waveband antenna on Terahertz devices, the present paper originally combines Cantor fractal structure, photonic crystal structure and Terahertz waveband wave-transmitting ceramic substrate, designing a Terahertz waveband antenna based on fractal photonic...
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Research on Interior Design Education Based on Narrative Theory
Yongxin Wu
Through narrative theory use in interior design, interior design also illustrate the narrative, the diversity of interior design is unique narrative interior narrative resources, indoor narrative space theory, space mining unique narrative resources, and on this basis restore lost event indoor space,...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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The Evaluation Model of Transaction Trust in online Group-buying Based on Transaction History Information
Yan Zou, Weijie Chen, Shan Li, Yiyang Si
Trust is an vital factor affecting online transaction. This paper presents an evaluation model of transaction trust based on transaction history information including past transaction amounts, transaction dates and rates of favorable comments, which can widen the applicability of the trust evaluation...
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Logistics 4.0 Solution-New Challenges and Opportunities
Kesheng Wang
Logistics 4.0 will change and improve traditional logistics and its self-perception. Logistics has become a core pillar in the value chain for industries and it is crucial for them to have the right good with the right quantity and right quality at the right time at the right place and in the right condition...
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Short Term Load Forecasting Research Based on Electricity Big Data
Wei Hu, Qian Ma, Chao Fang, Zheng Xiong, Cong Ji, Chunlin Zhong
With global information technology development, the era of big data is in the offing. Power industry is closely related with people's livelihood and it is necessary to introduce big data technology to improve its economy and reliability. The completion of Jiangsu Electricity Information Acquisition System...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Research on Maintenance Free Operating Period
Yulian Cui
Since MTBF has several drawbacks, maintenance free operating period (MFOP) is proposed for it is better, cheaper and faster. The paper analyses the basic concept of MFOP, the basic ideas to achieve MFOP, the advantages and benefits that MFOP brings about, the disadvantages and risks that MFOP faces.