Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Some Hormonal and Biochemical Disorders in Patients of Down ' s syndrome in Egypt

Background: Down syndrome (DS) is caused by an extra chromosome 21 and is the most common autosomal chromosome aberration. Down syndrome results in mental retardation and several congenital malformations. The aim: The purpose of this study is to shed light on the importance of follow-up screening analysis of some hormones and some biochemical parameters in patients with Down syndrome. Methods: Laboratory variables in 31 adult patients with Down's syndrome were compared with those of 30 matched controls. Fasting blood samples were collected for estimation of free thyroxin (FT4), thyroid stimulating hormones (TSH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estradiol (E2), free testosterone (T), as well as serum levels of creatinine, uric acid and albumin. Results: The thyroid function tests documented a higher mean TSH and lower FT4 mean levels in Down's syndrome than in controls. FSH and LH mean levels were significantly higher in DS group than in controls (p<0.05). The mean level of estradiol (E2) in females with DS (11.61±2.28 pg/ml) was significantly lower than controls (31.18±2.71 pg/ml) (p<0.05), while the level of free testosterone (fT) was significantly higher compared with control subjects (2.71±0.66 pg/ml versus 1.2±0.37 pg/ml respectively, p<0.05. As well as, in males DS patients, the level of E2 was normal (11.33±1.04 pg/ml) while the level of free testosterone was significantly lower compared with controls (1.98±0.21 pg/ml) and (2.63± 0.44 pg/ml) respectively. Also, levels of serum creatinine and uric acid in DS patients were higher compared with controls, while the level of albumin was low (p<0.05). Conclusion: Through the results of measuring some hormones and biochemical changes in this study of Down syndrome patients compared to healthy subjects, it turns out DS patients are more vulnerable to diseases than others, such as renal and hepatic diseases, infertility and should be followed to keep under control.
Impact of breast cancer treatments on sleep disturbances e A systematic review

Sleep disturbances are highly prevalent in women with breast cancer; side effects of cancer treatment may worsen pre-existing sleep problems and have been pointed to as important determinants of their incidence. Therefore, we aimed to assess the association between different types of breast cancer treatment and sleep disturbances, through a systematic review. Medline (using PubMed), CINAHL Plus with full text, PsycINFO and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (Central) were searched from inception to January 2014. Studies that evaluated samples of women with breast cancer, assessed sleep disturbances with standardized sleep-specific measures, and provided data for different cancer treatments were eligible. A total of 12 studies met the inclusion criteria. Three studies evaluated insomnia, five studies assessed sleep quality, two provide data on general sleep disturbances and two analysed specific sleep parameters. Women submitted to chemotherapy, or radiotherapy, tended to report higher levels of sleep disturbances. More heterogeneous findings were observed regarding the effect of surgical treatment and hormonal therapy. However, a sound assessment of the impact of these treatments was hampered by differences across studies regarding the outcomes assessed, reporting bias and the fact that most studies did not control for the effect of potential confounders. The present review highlights the potential relation between breast cancer treatments and sleep disturbances, particularly of chemotherapy, though more robust evidence is needed for a proper understanding of these associations. © 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Durability of fly ash based Geopolymer concrete against sulphuric acid attack

In spite of a long-term recognition of the problem of sulphuric acid corrosion in concrete sewer pipes, this issue has not been satisfactorily resolved. Geopolymer binders have been reported as being acid resistant and thus are a promising and alternative binders for sewer pipe manufacture. This paper presents experimental data on the durability of fly ash based Geopolymer concretes exposed to 10% sulphuric acid solutions for up to 8 weeks. A class F fly ash based Geopolymer concrete was initially cured for 24 hours at either 23 ̊C or 70 ̊C. The compressive strength of 50-mm cubes at an age of 28 days ranged from 53MPa to 62MPa. After immersion in a 10% sulphuric acid having a fixed ratio of acid volume to specimen surface area of 8 ml/cm, samples were tested at 7, 28, and 56 days. The mass loss, compressive strength reduction, and the residual alkalinity were determined on the basis of modified ASTM C267 tests. The results confirmed that Geopolymer concrete is highly resistant to sulphuric acid in terms of a very low mass loss, less than 3%. Moreover, Geopolymer cubes were structurally intact and still had substantial load capacity even though the entire section had been neutralized by sulphuric acid.
Directly or Closely Connected : Network Antecedents in the Light of Technological Impact of Inventions

We present a model that explains how established firms can firms can use their network position in order to enhance the impact of their inventions. Whereas existing literature focuses on collecting knowledge for the creation of impactful inventions, our study shows how impact can be leveraged through a firm? s network position after inventions are created. Besides the rather general conception of technological impact, our study differentiates between impact on direct partners and impact on non-partners. Furthermore, we differentiate between local and global network effects as a mean for firms to steer the process of impact generation. The empirical setting for this study is the biopharmaceutical industry, for which 180 patenting firms have been selected. Results indicate the importance of both local and global network characteristics for leveraging the impact of inventions. Managers are informed to consider both the number of ties their firm maintains with other firms as well as their position in the overall network structure.
Unsteady Magnetohyrodynamics Natural Convection Dissipative Flow Through an Inclined Plate *

This study investigates the effects of viscous dissipation on an unsteady two-dimensional magnetohyrodynamic (MHD) natural convection through an inclined plate. The governing partial differential equations together with the boundary conditions are transformed into a system of dimensionless coupled partial differential equations. An implicit finite difference method is used to solve the dimensionless equations. The effects of various fluid parameters on velocity, temperature, concentration distribution are separately presented in graphical forms and discussed.
Title Recalling visual serial order for verbal sequences

We report three experiments in which participants performed written serial recall of visually presented verbal sequences with items varying in visual similarity. In Experiments 1 and 2 native speakers of Japanese recalled visually presented Japanese Kanji characters. In Experiment 3, native speakers of English recalled visually presented words. In all experiments, items varied in visual similarity and were controlled for phonological similarity. For Kanji and for English, performance on lists comprising visually similar items was overall poorer than for lists of visually distinct items across all serial positions. For mixed lists in which visually similar and visually distinct items alternated through the list, a clear Bzig-zag^ pattern appeared with better recall of the visually distinct items than for visually similar items. This is the first time that this zig-zag pattern has been shown for manipulations of visual similarity in serial-ordered recall. These data provide new evidence that retaining a sequence of visual codes relies on similar principles to those that govern the retention of a sequence of phonological codes. We further illustrate this by demonstrating that the data patterns can be readily simulated by at least one computational model of serial-ordered recall, the Primacy model (Page and Norris, Psychological Review, 105(4), 761–81, 1998). Together with previous evidence from neuropsychological studies and experimental studies with healthy adults, these results are interpreted as consistent with two domain-specific, limitedcapacity, temporary memory systems for phonological material and for visual material, respectively, each of which uses similar processes that have evolved to be optimal for retention of serial order.
Individual and Combined Effects of Moringa Leaf and Garlic Powder on Growth and Plasma Biochemical Indices of Clarias gariepinus Juveniles Comfort

The study was designed to compare the growth promoting and some plasma biochemical indices of moringa leaf powder (MLP) and garlic powder (GP) each at 15.00g/kg; treatments 1 and 2, treatments 3 and 4 contained a combination of 7.50g and 15.00g/kg each of the phytoaddivites respectively and a control diet without additive. These five diets were fed to juveniles of Clarias gariepinus (46.45±0.12g). Relative to the juveniles in control diet, growth and nutrient utilization indices, (except survival percentage) of juveniles in phytoadditive diets increased. Plasma transaminase enzymes reduced significantly (p< 0.05) except for juveniles in treatment 4, likewise there were significant (p<0.05) reduction in ALP activities, except for juveniles in treatments 1 and 3. Also, there was significant (p<0.05) reduction in plasma cholesterol of juveniles in the phytoadditive diets. However, juveniles in treatments 1 and 2 recorded significant (p<0.05) increase in plasma phospholipids and triglycerides concentration compared to juveniles in control diet. Likewise, all juveniles in phytoadditive diets had significant (p<0.05) increase concentration of total protein, creatinine increased in treatment 2 and bilirubin increased in juveniles in treatment 3 as well as an increase in urea concentration with juveniles in treatments 1 and 3. Contrarily, creatinine concentration of juveniles in treatments 1, 3 and 4, albumin of juveniles in treatment 3 and bilirubin of juveniles in treatments 1 and 4 significantly (p<0.05) reduced compared to the values obtained with juveniles fed the control diet. While the bilirubin of juveniles in treatment 3 increased significantly (p<0.05). The results of this study showed improvement in the performance of juveniles fed phytoadditive diets when compared to those in the control diet. However, the inclusion of garlic powder at 15.g/kg produced the best growth, nutrient utilization and improved plasma biochemical indices of Clarias gariepinus juveniles.
The Role of Public Research in the Innovation Performance of New Technology Based Firms

Assessing the role of publicly funded scientific research in entrepreneurial ecosystems is of great interest for science and entrepreneurship policy. Knowledge from academic research flows into the private sector through publications, patents, and researcher mobility as well as through direct interactions between founders and researchers at public research institutions (PRIs). New technologybased firms (NTBFs) are generally praised for high innovativeness despite their resource constraints and liability of newness. This study therefore investigates the role of direct interactions with PRIs for NTBFs’ innovation success. In a large sample of NTBFs in Germany, we find that those firms engaging in such knowledge interactions are more likely to introduce new products and services to the market. The strength of this association, however, depends on interaction persistency, internal R&D and the founders’ academic backgrounds. Non-academic start-ups benefit more from continuous informal interactions if they pursue own R&D, which suggests that absorptive capacity matters. In academic start-ups’, higher intensities of both formal and informal interactions are associated with greater innovation likelihood. Moreover, continuous informal interactions complement formal ones in the absence of own R&D activity.
CombiningMixed Embeddedness and Transnationalism: The Utilization of Social Resources among TurkishMigrant Entrepreneurs

The article argues that the mixed embeddedness approach can benefit from a consideration of the discussions concerning migrant transnationalism. The original theorization of mixed embeddedness did not include a transnational perspective, although scholars have later combined the two academic discussions in various ways. This article argues that a transnational perspective is useful in studies of the operation of migrant entrepreneurship, but transnationalism should not be studied at a separate level of analysis. The mixed embeddedness approach can be used to analyze the processes whereby various resources are utilized, but entrepreneurs have to be seen as social actors that may operate at different interconnected scales, including a transnational level. In the article, results from a study of Turkish migrant entrepreneurs in Finland are used to describe how the entrepreneurs act to recruit trusted employees. The analysis of the results requires a consideration of both transnational social networks, including family ties, as well as the opportunity structures of the businesses. The article demonstrates how the utilization of transnational social networks is connected to wider social, political and economic contexts, as suggested by the mixed embeddedness theory. The study of Turkish entrepreneurs in Finland is used to illuminate how a transnational perspective can be successfully combined with a mixed embeddedness approach.
Effect of Auxin Treatment on Growth and Physiological Traits in Two Sunflower Cultivars Under Saline Conditions.

Salinity considered one of abiotic stress affected to crop productivity. The present investigation aimed to give insights about the effect of NaCl saline on two cultivars sunflower plants (Helianthus annuus. L) and determine the usefulness of increasing relative salt tolerance by auxin treatment. Different responses of two sunflower cultivars Sakha 53 and China and differently susceptible to salinity stress levels by NaCl treatment in hydroponic culture experiment were investigated. The cultivar more tolerant (Sakha 53) showed less reduction in height , fresh and dry weight of the different plant organs, membrane stability, plastid pigments contents and more expression of antioxidant enzymes under high salinity level (175 mM NaCl) compared with China cultivar. Also the growth parameters were significantly increased due to IAA treatments. The physiological mechanisms of tolerance to salinity are descussed at the cellular, organ was studied. The use of plant hormones in two sunflowers under NaCl stress, improved plants salt tolerance through an improvement of relative water content, membrane stability, enhancement of chlorophyll and carotenoids biosynthesis, some antioxidant enzymes, which reflect an increase the most growth parameters of sunflower. Thus, our tested phytohormones prevent the harmful effects of NaCl in two sunflowers.
DCOIT ) modifies synaptic transmission in hippocampal CA 3 neurons of rats

1 Research Division for Clinical Pharmacology, Medical Corporation, Jyuryokai, Kumamoto Kinoh Hospital, Kumamoto 860-8518, Japan 2 Research Division for Life Science, Kumamoto Health Science University, Kumamoto 8615598, Japan 3 Laboratory of Cellular Signaling, Faculty of Biosciences and Bioindustry, Tokushima University, Tokushima 770-8513, Japan 4 Department of Molecular Medicine, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto 862−0973, Japan.
Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for Sustainability and Food Security of Cassava Farming Households in Lampung, Indonesia

Climate change causes significant impact on fluctuating agricultural production and food security. This study aimed to assess farmer’s adaptation strategies to the impact of climate change in cassava farming and to analyze food security level of cassava farming households. The research was conducted in Gunung Agung Village and Gunung Batin Village, Terusan Nunyai Subdistrict, Central Lampung Regency. A total of 66 cassava farmers were selected through simple random sampling. Data analysis applied were descriptive analysis of food security level according to the definition of FAO and Ordinal Logit (Ologit) analysis. Results showed that an average of 5 climate change adaptation strategies were applied by cassava farmers. Food security level of majority of casava farming households was found to fall into the less secure category. Climate change adaptation strategy (1.56), land size (5.36), and price of rice (-0.004) were identified to affect food security of cassava farming households.
The effect of Word Part Strategy Instruction on Moroccan EFL University Students’ Word knowledge

The study aims to investigate the impact of word part strategy on L2 vocabulary acquisition. The purpose of the current study is to examine how word part strategy can help students to understand words and facilitate vocabulary acquisition. Fifty students from a Moroccan public engineering school contributed in the study. All participants were given vocabulary pre-test, short lectures about word-formation rules and two vocabulary tests. The results show that word part strategy is helpful in understanding words and facilitating vocabulary acquisition.
A qualitative analysis DRAFT – PLEASE DO NOT QUOTE OR CITE WITHOUT PERMISS

We investigate open innovation in the context of green-te ch start-ups by focussing on the opportunities and risks that emerge when innovation pr cesses are opened up. Representing one of the first studies which interlinks gree n-t ch start-ups and open innovation, we use semi-structured expert interviews. Ca e analysis shows that both inbound and outbound practices are used. We identify four groups of network partners, which are involved in the open innovation practices of green-tech st art-ups: universities and research institutes, support platforms and other start-ups, incumbent f irms, and customers. Results indicate that green-tech start-ups use different types of relationships and various inand outbound practices with these partners in order to forwa rd the development and commercialization of green technologies. Although opportun ities and risks appear to be partner specific, they can be related to three differen t l vels of impact: the level of firm development, the level of technology development and t he level of technology
A comparison of the diet composition of two Sorex araneus populations under different heavy metal stress

The food composition of two populations of the common shrew Sorex araneus Linnaeus, 1758 was studied. One population lived in the surrounding of a former zinc smelter in the Dutch province of Noord-Brabant , the other in the National Park "Hoge Veluwe". The whole contents of the alimentary tract of 112 specimens were analysed. The analysis was needed in a model study of the transfer of heavy metals in the food chain of this shrew. Qualitative and quantitative analyses both showed major prey types in all seasons were lumbricids, insect larvae (mainly Coleoplera and Lepidoptera), adult Coleoplera and Araneae. Opiliones only in autumn supplied a contribution to the diet. Soft prey animals contributed quantitatively for 40-50% to the total food intake. Significant differences in food choice between the two populations were noticed. This can be a factor of importance in transfer studies of toxic substances. Despite significant differences in heavy metal burden of the prey of contaminated and uncontaminated sites, both populations preferred Lumbricidae as a major prey. It is concluded that for both populations ar thropod larvae increased in importance in the winter period, coleopteran larvae being the most important order. Throughout all seasons lumbricid earthworms are quantitatively the most important prey.
WP / 1 9 / 107 Credit Supply and Productivity Growth by Francesco Manaresi and Nicola Pierri

We study the impact of bank credit on firm productivity. We exploit a matched firm-bank database covering all the credit relationships of Italian corporations, together with a natural experiment, to measure idiosyncratic supply-side shocks to credit availability and to estimate a production model augmented with financial frictions. We find that a contraction in credit supply causes a reduction of firm TFP growth and also harms IT-adoption, innovation, exporting, and adoption of superior management practices, while a credit expansion has limited impact. Quantitatively, the credit contraction between 2007 and 2009 accounts for about a quarter of observed the decline in TFP. JEL Classification Numbers: D22, D24, G21
The Influence of Motivation Factors Toward Knowledge Sharing Intention and Its Impact to Knowledge Sharing Behavior Between Employees at PT .

The phenomenon that occurred in PT. Telkom, the knowledge management effort as intellectual capital for competitive advantage, becomes the basis for further research on the influence of motivation factors commitment, enjoy in helping others, reputations and rewards to the intention of knowledge sharing and the impact of knowledge sharing intention on knowledge sharing behavior. The sample of this research is 102 employees of PT. Telkom Telecommunication Region III West Java. Intrinsic motivation commitment, enjoyment in helping others, influences knowledge sharing intentions among employees of PT. Telkom Regional 3 West Java. While the extrinsic motivation of reputation and organization rewards do not affect the intention of knowledge sharing. The knowledge management system in Telkom has not yet formed a culture of sharing that generates reputation and formalizes the rewards in Knowledge Sharing. Intention of knowledge sharing have a positive effect on knowledge sharing behavior. Keywords—motivation, knowledge sharing intention, knowledge sharing behaviour
Promoter Targets Gene Expression to Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells In Vitro and In Vivo

G. Nabel, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute/NIH, Building 10, Room 8C103, Bethesda, MD 20892, U.S.A. Phone: 301-496-1518; Fax: 301-402-7560; E-mail: enabel@nih.gov tive disorders, such as transplant arteriosclerosis, restenosis, and failure of bypass grafts (1). Genetic manipulation of vascular smooth muscle cells (vsmcs) has been used to study growth regulation, angiogenesis, thrombosis, and lipoprotein metabolism in the vasculature (2). Adenoviral vectors efficiently transduce both resting and replicating smcs in vivo. However, these vectors currently utilize viral promoters that program unrestricted ectopic gene expression Abstract