Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
OCCURRENCE OF DIFFERENT PLUM POX VIRUS STRAINS IN SEVERAL STONE FRUIT SPECIES IN AUSTRIA

1 2 1 1 3 4 M. Laimer , D. Mendonça , W. Arthofer , V. Hanzer , A. Myrta and D. Boscia Plant Biotechnology Unit, Institute of Applied Microbiology, University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Nussdorfer Lände 11, A-1190 Vienna (Austria) Universidade dos Acores, Terra Cha, Angra do Heroismo, Terceira (Portugal) Istituto Agronomico Mediterraneo, Via Ceglie 9, 70010 Valenzano (BA) (Italy) Dipartimento di Protezione delle Piante e Microbiologia Applicata, Università degli Studi and Istituto di Virologia Vegetale, Sezione di Bari, Via Amendola 165/A, 70126 Bari (Italy)
Transforaminal epidural steroid injections for the treatment of lumbosacral radicular pain in a Nigeria tertiary hospital: observational study

Background: Lumbosacral radicular pain is a common cause of chronic low back pain. Despite published reports of effectiveness of transforaminal epidural steroid for lumbosacral radicular pain, it is underutilised in many tertiary hospitals in sub-Saharan Africa. This study assessed the clinical effects of transforaminal epidural steroid injections in patients with lumbosacral radicular pain at a major tertiary health facility in Nigeria. Methods: This is a prospective observational study carried out between March 2012 and February 2016. Under fluoroscopy, the epidural space was accessed through the neuroforamen using 22G spinal needles in 47 adult patients with lumbosacral radicular pain; and a mixture of 10 mg triamcinolone acetonide and 0.25% plain bupivacaine (2 mLs per level) was injected. Pain intensity and functional impairment were assessed with the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) scores respectively at three and six months. Results: The pain and ODI scores at baseline and at six months’ follow-up improved significantly; 8.49 ± 1.28 vs. 3.6 ± 1.5 (p = 0.002) and 45.1 ± 11.5 vs. 32.4 ± 11.5 (p = 0.001) respectively. Conclusion: Transforaminal epidural steroid injections provided significant pain relief and improved function in patients with lumbar radicular pain due to intervertebral disc herniations.
To Investigate the Strength of Existing Information Security Policies among SACCOS in Kenya

: In April 2016, Bandari Savings and Credit Cooperative Society lost Sh5 million through fraudulent ATM withdrawals (Nation Newspapers, April 8, 2016). These examples demonstrate weaknesses that may exist from security breaches and incidents caused by people, processes, and technology. Ministry of ICT and CAK are lacking specific Information Security Models tailored towards SACCOS in Kenya. This study therefore sought to assess the strength of existing information security policies among SACCOS in Kenya. The study adopted descriptive studies. The unit of observation was 135 SACCOS registered with SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) while the unit of analysis was 270 ICT personnel working in the 135 targeted SACCOS. The study targeted the SACCOS heads of IT department. The study used Nassiuma (2000) formula to get a sample size of 85 respondents. Purposive sampling was further used in selecting study participants in every SACCOS who were considered to be knowledgeable of the variables under study.The study utilized questionnaire as the survey instrument to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. The pilot study sample was drawn from Egerton University SACCO Society Ltd, Skyline SACCO Ltd, Boresha SACCO Society Ltd, Cosmopolitan SACCO Society Ltd and Wareng Teachers SACCO Society Ltd.The study adopted descriptive statistics. Descriptive data was presented by use of frequency tables. The study concluded that breaches among SACCOS for the last two years as a result of hacking incident, natural disaster, and damage by disgruntled employee have been somewhat insignificant. The study further concluded that security incidents and breaches are under reported. From the conclusion the study concluded that SACCOS need to reinforce training of its employees and strengthen their policies to achieve enhance information security. To ensure the security of information systems and data, financial institutions should have a sound information security program that identifies, measures, monitors, and manages potential risk exposure.
Sleep Quality in Patients with Heart Failure : Comparison Between Patients and Non-Patients in Yazd , Iran ( 2014 )

Background: Heart failure is a common and dangerous life-threatening disease, with an impact on various aspects of life such as sleep quality. This study was conducted to determine sleep quality in patients with heart failure (HF) and its correlates. Methods: This case-control study was conducted on 160 individuals referring to Afshar Heart Hospital in Yazd through convenience sampling. After diagnostic tests (i.e., angiography and echocardiography) and examinations by physicians, 80 patients with HF and 80 healthy individuals (control group) were selected. Data were collected using a questionnaire. The statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, the Mann–Whitney test, and the Kruskal– Wallis test using SPSS (version 16). Results: The patients had an average Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score of 5.5 (SD=0.3) with a median of 5. Around 43% of the patients compared with around 34% of the comparison group were identified as poor sleepers; these differences, however, were not statistically significant. The educational level (P=0.033), type of job (P=0.028), history of myocardial infarction (P=0.03), severity of pain (P=0.04), and fatigue (P=0.02) were related to sleep quality. The average daily sleep duration reported by the patients was nearly 6 hours. The mean sleep latency was 20 min among the patients. Getting up to urinate was the most common reason for waking up during the night. Conclusions: Increasing the awareness of patients with HF about improving sleep and encouraging them to participate in regular courses can improve the quality of their sleep and prevent sleep disorders. (Iranian Heart Journal 2015; 16(3): 28-37)
AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP PROMOTING STORES ’ PERFORMANCE : AN EMPIRICAL STUDY

The study aims to show how authentic leadership (AL) predicts stores’ sales achievement through the mediating role of store virtuousness and store potency. Sixty eight stores of a retail chain were used for testing the model. Employees reported AL, store virtuousness, and store potency. The main findings are the following: (a) AL predicts store potency through the mediating role of store virtuousness; (b) store virtuousness predicts sales achievement through the mediating role of store potency; (c) AL predicts sales achievement via the mediating role of both store virtuousness and store potency. By focusing on three positive constructs, whose interrelations have scarcely been explored, and relating them to store performance, the study enriches the Positive Organizational Scholarship movement, and suggests that AL and virtuousness are good in themselves and also potential facilitators of group success.
ALK , ROS 1 and EGFR next-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer

Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the most common cancer in men and the second most common in females. In previous years the significance of some molecular disorders in pathogenesis NSCLC was proven and the value of targeted therapies in the treatment of patients was documented. In subjects with abnormalities of EGFR, ALK and ROS1 genes, appropriate tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) may be used. The use of these drugs in the first and second treatment lines has affected a significant improvement in the prognosis in this subgroup of patients. The article presents mechanisms of action and data on the clinical value of lorlatinib, brigatinib and dacomitinib in the treatment of patients with advanced lung of lung cancer.
One-Period Joint Forecasts of Polish Inﬂation, Unemployment and Interest Rate Using Bayesian VEC-MSF Models

The paper aims at comparing forecast ability of VAR/VEC models with a non-changing covariance matrix and two classes of Bayesian Vector Error Correction – Stochastic Volatility (VEC-SV) models, which combine the VEC representation of a VAR structure with stochastic volatility, represented by the Multiplicative Stochastic Factor (MSF) process, the SBEKK form or the MSF-SBEKK speciﬁcation. Based on macro-data coming from the Polish economy (time series of unemployment, inﬂation and interest rates) we evaluate predictive density functions employing of such measures as log predictive density score, continuous rank probability score, energy score, probability integral transform. Each of them takes account of diﬀerent feature of the obtained predictive density functions.
Sex estimation using coronal measurements of permanent canines in a contemporary mestizo population from Manizales, Colombia

Introduction: sex estimation is one of the most important aspects of bioanthropological analysis. Teeth are a key tool to obtain this information, especially in cases where the action of taphonomic agents or funeral characteristics are unfavorable for preservation. The aim of this study was to examine the degree of sexual dimorphism in permanent canines of a contemporary mestizo population from the city of Manizales, Colombia. Method: descriptive study, measuring the mesiodistal (MD) and bucolingual (BL) diameters of permanent canines in 109 mestizo individuals (63 male and 46 female) aged 15 to 18, born in the city of Manizales, Colombia. The used statistical methods helped obtain the cut-off points, the percentages of cases correctly allocated, the likelihood estimation for new individuals and the sexual dimorphism values. Results: the cut-off points were 7.88 mm and 7.33 mm for MD and BL of the upper canine, respectively, and 6.81 mm and 6.76 mm for the same variables in lower canines. Correct allocations range from 71.42% to 78.26%, except for bucolingual diameter in the upper canine, which yielded low values. The correct likelihood estimation of external individuals ranges from 0.71 to 0.83. Finally, sexual dimorphism is relatively low (between 2.79% and 6.80%), although it falls within the expected range. The most dimorphic tooth is the lower canine, in line with reports in other populations around the world. Conclusions : the size of permanent canines is a good predictor of sex in the studied population and can be used when other osteological indicators are not available, or as a complement to them.
After the disaster : Bony fish remains ( mostly otoliths ) from the K / Pg boundary section at Stevns Klint , Denmark , reveal consistency with teleost faunas from later Danian and Selandian strata

This is the first study of bony fish remains across the K/Pg boundary section at Stevns Klint, Denmark. The studied specimens comprise one partly preserved articulated skeleton, a few isolated bones, and casts from several otolith imprints and voids. As otoliths are aragonitic, the remains are all dissolved. The imprints of the otoliths originate from the uppermost Maastrichtian Højerup Member or ‘Grey Chalk’, and the bone fragments and the partial skeleton were obtained from the Fiskeler Member directly above the K/Pg boundary. Further otolith imprints originated from the basal Danian Cerithium Limestone Member, which directly overlies the Fiskeler Member. Three otolith-based taxa were identified from the uppermost Maastrichtian and six from the basal Danian. One of the species found in the uppermost Maastrichtian persisted into Danian times (Polymixia? harderi), a second represents a common genus in both Maastrichtian and Danian but cannot be identified to the species level (Centroberyx sp.), and a third taxon is an unidentifiable dynematichthyid, which, however, certainly does not belong to any of the known Danian dinematichthyid species. The species recognised in the basal Danian all persisted well into later Danian times or even the Selandian, showing a remarkable consistency of the early Paleocene bony fish fauna. We find no indication of phased extinction in the aftermath of the K/ Pg boundary event in the data recovered from the Danian.
Harnessing 3 D models of mammary epithelial morphogenesis . An off the beaten path approach to identify candidate biomarkers of early stage breast cancer

Regardless of the etiological factor, an aberrant morphology is the common hallmark of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), which is a highly heterogeneous disease. To test if critical core morphogenetic mechanisms are compromised by different mutations, we performed proteomics analysis of five mammary epithelial HME1 mutant lines that develop a DCIS-like morphology in three dimensional (3D) culture. Here we show first, that all HME1 mutant lines share a common protein signature highlighting an inverse deregulation of two annexins, ANXA2 and ANXA8. Either ANXA2 downregulation or ANXA8 upregulation in the HME1 cell context are per se sufficient to confer a 3D DCIS-like morphology. Seemingly, different mutations impinged on a common mechanism that differentially regulates the two annexins. Second, we show that ANXA8 expression is significantly higher in DCIS tissue samples versus normal breast tissue and atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH). Apparently, ANXA8 expression is significantly more upregulated in ERnegative versus ER-positive cases, and significantly correlates with tumor stage, grade and positive lymph node. Based on our study, 3D mammary morphogenesis models can be an alternate/complementary strategy for unraveling new DCIS mechanisms and biomarkers.
Hydrocarbon degradation potentials of indigeneous fungal isolates from a petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated soil in Sakpenwa community, Niger Delta

In this study, hydrocarbon degradation potentials of indigenous fungal species were investigated employing colonial morphologies and molecular techniques. Soil samples were collected from Saakpenwa community, Tai L.G. A, Rivers State, an oil exploration zone of the Niger Delta, Nigeria which was later prepared for laboratory analyses. Nine (9) fungal isolates were screened for hydrocarbon biodegradation potentials in a shake-flask culture incorporated with 1% crude oil (hydrocarbon), redox reagent (2% 2,6-dichlorophenol indophenols) and 0.1 % Tween 80 for 14 days. Among the nine fungal isolates, eight showed potentials for hydrocarbon degradation employing colour change, optical density and THC for 14 days. Five of the isolates exhibited the fastest onset and highest extent of biodegradation and were selected for further identification following polymerase chain reaction using 5'TCCGTAGGTGAACCTGCGG 3ʹ and 5ʹGCTGCGTTCTTCATCGATGC 3ʹ and were identified as: Aspergillus japonicus, Yarrowia lipolytica YPY 01, Yarrowia lipolytica ATCC 9773, Zygorrhinchus sp. (1) and Zygorrhinchus sp. (2) respectively. In this study, it was observed that a higher THC biodegradation efficiency was exhibited by Yarrowia lipolytica ATCC 9773 and Zygorrhinchus sp. (2). This indicated that these fungal species are efficient hydrocarbon degraders. Thus, they can be considered in strain development programme for biodegradation of oil polluted farm lands (soil) especially those located within the sampled sites.
Events of Domestic Violence among Pregnant Women in Traditional Villages in Bali

The incidence of domestic violence (DV) is more often experienced by women, especially wives. The incidence of domestic violence has a negative impact on women's health, especially during pregnancy and childbirth. The aim of the study was to explore the health problems faced by pregnant women victims of DV in two traditional villages (Pedungan Village and Nongan Village), Bali Province. The research method is qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. The number of samples is 31 pregnant women in Traditional Village of Pedungan and 33 pregnant women in Traditional Village of Nongan. The study was conducted from May to the end of October 2015. The instruments of data collection used in-depth interview guides and focus group discussion guidelines. The results showed that the incidence of domestic violence during pregnancy was more experienced by pregnant women in Nongan Village (45.45%) compared to pregnant women in Pedungan Village (32.26%). DV history is generally not only one type, but multiple or even a pregnant woman who experiences two or more types of violence by her husband. More pregnant women in Nongan Village claimed to have been victims of DV compared to pregnant women in Pedungan village (15 people / 45.4% vs 10 people / 32.3%). The more violence that is experienced is emotional violence in the form of hurting the respondent's feelings, insulting and intimidating. The form of sexual violence in the form of a husband forces sexual intercourse when the respondent does not want and feels afraid of being beaten if she refuses sexual intercourse. Pregnant women said that their husband regard that wives as possessions or husband's property. Efforts need to be made that are directly program for DV prevention through the approach of traditional leaders in the provision of customary sanctions for DV perpetrators to provide a deterrent effect.
Spearman ’ s footrule : Asymptotics in applications

Spearman’s footrule is a well known measure of disarray for ranked data that recently has found applications in many areas of research. Exact, computational, and asymptotic properties of the measure are discussed using a unified approach utilizing a Markovian property with an inherited martingale structure, extension to the partial rankings case is discussed. A method allowing the generation of weighted versions is introduced, and asymptotic normality is established.
Evaluation of the Therapeutic Effect of Lycopene on Cypermethrin-Induced Reproductive Toxicity in Rats

Cypermethrin is a type II synthetic pyrethroid prescribed for bed nets for neonates, infants and adults.This study aimed at evaluating its reproductive toxicity and therapeutic effect of co-administration of Lycopene on male rats. Histopathological evaluation of the testes revealed approximately 40% loss of germ cells including interstitial cells of Leydig and Sertoli cells. Luminal diameter increased with complete loss of spermatozoa indicating the inhibition of maturation and differentiation of secondary spermatocytes into mature spermatozoa. The seminiferous epithelium became sparsely populated due to mitotic inhibition. Animals coadministered Lycopene recovered as observed bythe regenerationof all spermatogenic elements. it is concluded that processed Solanum lycopersicum and its pure extract exhibited a therapeutic effect on Cypermethrin –induced reproductive toxicity. It is also worthy of note that fresh fruits of Solanum lycopersicum possess some form of lycopene but require further processing to make it bioavailable to mammals lacking Cellulase.
Structural Estimation of Past and Future Regret Preferences in an Optimal Stopping Experiment ⇤

We experimentally explore and structurally estimate the decision to sell a stock in a setting similar to a financial market in order to provide an insight on how regret avoidance shapes decision making. We exploit the dynamic nature of the environment to study the avoidance of not only past regret, as is common in the literature, but also future regret, which is defined as the possible experience of regret in the future if an irreversible action has been taken today. In the experiment participants observe a stock price changing over time and decide when to sell it. Before the market begins, participants know whether they will observe the future prices after they sell the stock or not. We find that this information clearly affects the decision to sell: participants with no future information are affected only by past regret, while, if future prices are available, they also demonstrate future regret avoidance. Estimation of a structural dynamic discrete choice model shows that the two types of regret are not complementary: either past or expected future regret dominates the decision to sell depending on which one is larger. JEL classifications: C91, C57, C61, D03, G02
Efficient Webpage RetrievalUsing WEGA

Web page retrieval plays a major role nowadays. The proposed system helps in the development of optimized web page recommendation. The proposed system is a novel method to provide the web pages effectively and accurately by using genetic algorithm. First the entered query is preprocessed and similar word set is generated. It uses word net tool for semantic keyword set generation that is the various fields where that particular word is used. This tooluses the ontology concept for the keyword generation. The user has to click a word from these keyset or directly click the preprocessed word. The selected keyword is given as input to server and some webpages will be retrieved. The web contents are extracted from these webpages. Then the weightage of that particular word is calculated in all the documents/ web contents retrieved. Weight Enhanced genetic algorithm which involves three main process that is selection, crossover and mutation is applied to the weights calculated. Finally, the webpage with highest weightage will be displayed first and then consequently remaining webpages will be displayed in the same manner.
Prediction of leaf area in some Iranian table grape ( Vitis vinifera L . ) cuttings by a non-destructive and simple method

Department of Horticulture, Pardis Faculty of Agriculture, Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (GUASNR), P.O. Box 386, Golestan, Gorgan, I.R. Iran. Tel: +98-171-4423303 mahdializadeh@gau.ac. ir ABSTRACT Modeling plant growth allows investigator to test hypotheses and carry out virtual experiments concerning plant growth processes that could otherwise take years under field conditions. Leaf area measurements are required in several agronomical and physiological studies. Usually, there is an interest for measurement methods that are simple, quick and that will not destroy the leaf. The objective of the present study was to establish equations to estimate leaf area (LA) by using length (L) and width (W) of grapevine leaves. A two years pot experiment was conducted using hard-wood cuttings of four Iranian table grape varieties (Asgari, Keshmeshi, Shahroodi and Khalili). The length and maximum width of all leaves were measured at four stages (0, 30, 60 and 90 days after transplanting). The outline of leaves was traced out on a graph paper which had a uniform distribution with area. The leaf shape area of three approximately average size leaves from each cutting was measured by a digital area meter. At each stage the predictive abilities of three regression equations (polynomial) were compared. Our data indicate that it is possible to save time and expenses for determining total leaf area of grapevine cuttings by measuring leaves length and width. As a model, it would be beneficial to plant research laboratories specially where there is lack of related equipments. Both two-variable models [LA = a + b (L×W) + c(L×W) 2 (R 2 = 0.926) or LA = a + b(L+W) + c(L+W) 2 (R 2 = 0.920)] were found suitable for estimating LA in studied table grape varieties, where LA = leaf area, L = length of the leaf midvein and W = maximum leaf width.
Discussion Paper Series Search Complementarities , Aggregate Fluctuations , and Fiscal Policy

We develop a quantitative business cycle model with search complementarities in the interfirm matching process that entails a multiplicity of equilibria. An active static equilibrium with strong joint venture formation, large output, and low unemployment can coexist with a passive static equilibrium with low joint venture formation, low output, and high unemployment. Changes in fundamentals move the system between the two static equilibria, generating large and persistent business cycle fluctuations. The volatility of shocks is important for the selection and duration of each static equilibrium. Sufficiently adverse shocks in periods of low macroeconomic volatility trigger severe and protracted downturns. The magnitude of government intervention is critical to foster economic recovery in the passive static equilibrium, while it plays a limited role in the active static equilibrium.