Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Ethnobotanical Study of Indigenous Medicinal Plants of Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia

For a long time, the people of Saudi Arabia have been using medicinal plants (MPs) as conventional medicine to heal diverse human and livestock diseases. The present work is the first study on ethnobotanical uses of 124 MPs species used by the local tribal communities of Jazan province in the Southwest of Saudi Arabia. Ethnobotanical data were collected by interviewing 174 local informants using semistructured interviews. Informants of different ages, from several settlements belonging to several tribal communities, were interviewed. It is worth noticing that the age of informants and their knowledge of MPs were positively correlated, whereas the educational level and MP knowledge of participants were negatively correlated. To find out if there was agreement in the use of certain plants in the treatment of given ailments, we used Informant Consensus Factor (ICF). To determine the most frequently used plant species for treating a particular ailment category by local people we used the fidelity level (FL%). The Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC) was used to indicate the local importance of a species and the relative importance (RI) level was used to check the therapeutic potentials of the cited plants. A total of 124 MPs belonging to 103 genera and 48 families were collected and identified. The majority of these plants were shrubs (45%), perennial herbs (21%), annual herbs (19%), or trees (18%). The Asteraceae (10.48%), Fabaceae (7.25%), and Apocynaceae (7.25%) families were the most represented. Leaves, fruits, and whole plant (24%, 18%, and 16%, respectively) were the most used plant parts in formulating traditional medicines. Ziziphus spina-christi and Calotropis procera with the highest RI level (2.0) were found to have the highest range of therapeutic uses. They were followed by Datura stramonium (1.86), Withania somnifera, and Aloe vera (1.81). The ICF ranged from 0.02 to 0.42 covering 12 disease categories with a prevalence of disease categories related to skin and hair problems (ICF=0.42) having 75 species cited, while 73 species were cited for gastrointestinal tract (GIT) disorders (ICF = 0.40). Senna alexandrina (67%), Tribulus terrestris (64%), Pulicaria undulata (60%), Leptadenia pyrotechnica (55%), and Rumex nervosus (55%) had the highest FL which indicates their good healing potential against specific diseases. The high-FL species are the most promising candidate plants for in-depth pharmacological screening and merit further consideration. Accordingly, Jazan flora has good ethnobotanical potential. Unfortunately, many MP species are endangered by drought, overgrazing, and overexploitation. Some protection measures should be undertaken to prevent these species from becoming extinct. Natural reserves and wild nurseries are typical settings to retain medically important plants in their natural habitats, while botanic gardens and seed banks are important paradigms for ex situ conservation.
Selective Grass Control with Siduron

Doses of 1-(2-methylcyclohexyl)-3-phenylurea (siduron), sprayed on seeds of several forage, turf, and weed grasses on the soil surface killed some weed grasses without injuring many desirable grasses. Seeds of tolerant grasses mixed with an excess of a dry siduron formulation and stored for 12 months germinated without injury, but crabgrass (Digitaria sanguinalis (L) Scop. ) and barnyardgrass (Echinochloa crusgalli (L.)) were killed during germination. Siduron eliminated seedling weed grasses from seedling perennial turfgrasses when applied on the soil surface or incorporated in the soil just before planting. When applied as a coating on seeds of turfgrasses at planting time, siduron controlled some annual weed grasses without injurying the turfgrasses. Herbicidal action appeared to be localized mainly in the grass roots and differed from that of 1,1-dimethyl-3-phenylurea (fenuron) and isopropyl carbanilate (propham) applied at equimolar doses.
What Are the Usage Conditions of Web 2.0 Tools Faculty of Education Students

As a result of advances in technology and then the emergence of using Internet in every step of life, web that provides access to the documents such as picture, audio, animation and text in Internet started to be used. At first, web consists of only visual and text pages that couldn’t enable to make user’s interaction. However, it is seen that not only access to information but also analyzing, configuring, sharing information and creating new information came into the prominence in 21st century. Changing needs and conditions has led to the changing web and the emergence of Web 2.0. The purpose of the study is to be examined faculty of education students' the usage condition of Web 2.0 tools in terms of various variables. This is a descriptive style study with a survey model that aims to present faculty of education students' the usage condition of Web 2.0 tools. The population of research composed of 359 students who study at first grade of Faculty of Education in Istanbul University in 2008-2009 academic year. These students were taken from eight different departments through random sampling for this research. The data collection used in this research was a questionnaire that is developed by researcher with 18 items. One-way ANOVA, t-test, was made to determine whether there was a significant different between averages according to the varieties about individual properties. It is seen in analyses which were practiced in line with this aim that faculty of education students' the usage condition of Web 2.0 tools differentiates in terms of departments, gender, high school which they graduate, the year of Internet and computer usage, weekly average duration of Internet and computer usage. It can be generally said that faculty of education students don't use Web 2.0 applications in the expected level. It is very important that pre-service teachers should learn how to use these tools as well as they should receive education of computer literacy in the faculty of education which trains teachers. The other suggestion is that these tools should be integrated with courses which pre-service teachers receive in the prevocational training. Different samples can be chosen or sample can be enlarged in the further researches. As comparison can be made between students of different faculties, analyses can be thoroughly made by being benefited from qualitative research method.
Ureterocele With Duplicated Collecting System

A ureterocele is a congenital disorder of the terminal ureter. Although ureteroceles may be asymptomatic, there is an associated sequela of hydronephrosis and reflux that can lead to permanent renal damage. This case study involves the sonographic diagnosis of a ureterocele in utero and associated urinary tract abnormalities. These findings are then correlated with postnatal imaging studies.
The Book of Job in Form: A Literary Translation with Commentary

The Book of Job in Form presents to the reader a platform for a personal and intensive encounter with a great work of art. Its bilingual centre offers the text in Hebrew and English, and shows the forty poems in their original form, in 412 strophes and 165 stanzas. The commentary points out how these proportions and the remarkable precision of the poet (who counted syllables on all text levels) affect the thematics of the book, so that the portrait of the hero can be redrawn; his stubbornly defended integrity meets vindication and his last words, generally misunderstood, require a positive understanding. The poetry and its slim framework in prose are a unified composition which deserves a synchronic approach.
Potential for immersion vaccination against Aeromonas salmonicida

The efficacy of the immersion method of vaccination was evaluated using Aeromonas salmonicida bacterin. In general a 2 min immersion vaccination was not as effective as vaccination by intraperitoneal injection; however, the level of immunity was improved by giving multiple vaccinations several days apart. A primary immersion vaccination with bacterin diluted 1:4 followed by a secondary vaccination diluted 1:2 gave good results. The most concentrated secondary booster was more effective than boosting with more dilute bacterin.
Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen in patients attending a tertiary care hospital Valsad, South Gujarat, India

Introduction: Hepatitis B is contagious liver disease due to infection caused by Hepatitis B virus; it is spread by blood, semen or other body fluids of infected person by inoculation. Hepatitis B virus infection is widespread occurring worldwide with more than one third of the world’s population being affected. India is considered to have an intermediate (2-7%) level of hepatitis B virus infection endemicity. Every year, one million Indians are at risk for hepatitis B virus infection and about 100,000 die from it. Aim of the study was to determine prevalence of Hepatitis B virus infection in patients attending a tertiary care Hospital at Valsad, South Gujarat, India. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was carried out in patients attending GMERS hospital, Valsad, South Gujarat during March 2015 to February 2016. Serum samples were collected and screened for HBsAg (Hepatitis B surface Antigen) by ELISA method. Result: Of 11,145 patients tested in this period 298(2.67%) were found to be positive for HBsAg, which includes 180(3.43%) males and 118(1.99%) females, and the most common affected age group was 2130 years. Conclusion: The present study shows the intermediate level of prevalence 298(2.67%) of Hepatitis B infection, in younger age group affecting more males. Combined and coordinated effort of community and health care provider may help to reduce prevalence of this infection.
Perioperative Nurses' Attitudes Toward Computers

Bashaw, Marie, A. M.S., Wright State University-Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health, Wright State University, 1997. Perioperative Nurses' Attitudes Toward Computerization. Computer technology continues to expand and grow in health care today. Computers have become an every day part of health care throughout the hospital environment. Computer technology has been a part of the monitoring system in the operating room; now computer technology is on the verge of entering the operating room for patient charting, impacting the perioperative nurses' daily routine. Determining perioperative nurses' attitudes toward computerization is important in minimizing stress and difficulty of implementing intraoperative computerization. Through understanding demographics associated with these attitudes, a smooth transition can be accomplished to perioperative computerization. Identification of demographics that increase perioperative nurse satisfaction when using computers is paramount to the successful implementation of a computerized system in the operating room. The importance of this study was to determine what perioperative nurses' attitudes were toward computers. The research questions for this study were: what are perioperative nurses' attitudes toward computerization; and what is the relationship between age, education
A application of vision system for the identification and defect detection on woven fabrics by using artificial neural network

In this research a computer vision system with artificial neural network is used for the identification and defect detection on several samples of the available textile's woven fabrics. Several textural features that are extracted by the neighboring grey level dependence matrix, and the grey level run length matrix is used as input data for the network trained by the backpropagation method. Results of the experiment indicate that the system can identify three product-types: plain, twill, and sateen weaves, and it can detect several defects, including pick-broken, pick-inhomogeneity, reed-mark, and dirt, with more than 80% correct.
Contraceptive needs and practices among married women of reproductive age in rural Maharashtra

of population is a major concern for the health administrators today. Despite significant advances in contraception, contraceptive use is low. It is essential to know the factors contributing to utilization of contraception. This contraceptive survey aimed at providing the feedback necessary to improve contraceptive use. Objectives: (1) To determine the risk of pregnancy among married women of reproductive age (MWRA), (2) to reveal the extent of contraceptive use, and (3) to compare the use of contraceptive methods among women of different age group, educational, and occupational status. Materials and Methods : A total of 400 MWRA living in rural area of Sangli district of Maharashtra state interviewed. Information regarding reproductive family history sought. Furthermore, factors related to use of contraceptives were studied. Descriptive analysis of data performed using tests of significance. Results : About 276 (69.0% of total MWRA) women are practically at risk of pregnancy referred to as “exposed women. ” Contraceptive use rate was 43.25%. Most widely used methods were intra-uterine device and female sterilization. Conclusion: The method of contraceptive was associated with the different level of education. Influence of working status was not significant in use and non-use of contraceptives. Use of spacing method was more in employed group. Terminal methods preferred more by women having a lower education while spacing method more preferred in better-educated women. Women after age 30 years are more likely to use sterilization while younger women are more likely to use spacing methods. ABSTRACT
Adaptively controlling nonlinear continuous-time systems using multilayer neural networks

Multilayer neural networks are used in a nonlinear adaptive control problem. The plant is an unknown feedback-linearizable continuous-time system. The control law is defined in terms of the neural network models of system nonlinearities to control the plant to track a reference command. The network parameters are updated online according to a gradient learning rule with dead zone. A local convergence result is provided, which says that if the initial parameter errors are small enough, then the tracking error will converge to a bounded area. Simulations are designed to demonstrate various aspects of theoretical results. >
POLG1/ANT1-Related SANDO is a Multisystem Mitochondrial Disorder

Published by United Scientific Group In a recent article Kirschenbaum et al., described a 50 years female with sensory ataxic neuropathy with dysarthria and ophthalmoplegia (SANDO) syndrome due to the mutation c.467A>T in the POLG1 gene [1]. SANDO, first described by Fadic et al. in 1997 [2], is clinically characterized by the triad of sensory ataxic neuropathy, dysarthria, and ophthalmoparesis [3]. We have the following comments and concerns.
Prevalence of Stress, Anxiety and Its Correlates among Adolescents in Kannur District, Kerala, India. -

Transition into adolescence is a crucial period in one’s life and may affect the psychological functioning of adolescents as they face changes related to puberty and pressure from family, peer group and academic matters. The current study was undertaken to identify the prevalence of stress, anxiety and its correlates among adolescents. Descriptive survey design was used. 1000 adolescent boys and girls in the age group of 15-19 years from Kannur district, Kerala, India were selected using multistage random sampling technique. Tools used include Socio-personal data sheet and Eight State QuestionnaireModified. Findings showed that 569 of the samples (56.9 %) were girls and 431 of the samples (43.1%) were boys. Stress was found in 16 % of the samples and 17% had anxiety. 62 boys (14.4%) and 98 girls (17.2%) were having Stress and 63 boys (14.6%) and 107 girls (18.8 %) were having anxiety. There is a statistically significant association between stress, anxiety and selected variables-parent related factors, peer related factors, school and academic related factors. Positive correlation was found between stress and anxiety (r 0.690). Stress and anxiety have an adverse impact on the health of adolescents. Hence, measures should be taken at school and community level to ensure its early recognition and treatment.
An analytical model for AlGaAs/GaAs HEMTs at large gate voltage

An accurate analytical model for HEMTs at large gate voltage is presented. A developed self-consistent charge-control model is used to calculate the electron density in both 2DEG and AlGaAs channels. An analytical function, originally used to calculate the electron concentration in 2DEG, is proposed to be used for channel electrons in AlGaAs. A single analytical expression for the drain currents in AlGaAs and in 2DEG layers is obtained. Detailed analysis of different modes of operation is also presented. The theoretical predictions of the model have been confirmed through the obtained agreement with the experimental data available in the literature.
Association of SIRT-1, T helper 17-associated gene and Antimicrobial Peptides gene in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients

The aim of this study was to assess the expression of Th17-associated gene, genes encoding antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and SIRT-1 protein in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Patients and Methods: We studied a group of 20 IBD patients, together with 20 subjects served as controls. Colonoscopy, terminal ileoscopy, and colonoscopic biopsy were performed for histopathology diagnosis, and quantitative gene expression of Th17-associated gene, CAMP, Elafin and SLPI by real-time PCR. SIRT-1 protein level expression was assessed by western blot. Results: The expression of the four studied genes—elafin, SLPI, CAMP and Th17-associated gene—by relative quantification was higher in the patient group than in the control group. A statistically significant positive correlation was found between SLPI and elafin in the patient group (r=0.8325, P<0.001). A statistically significant positive correlation was reported as well between CAMP levels and elafin levels in the patient group (r=0.6842, P<0.001). In addition, CAMP levels had a positive correlation with SLPI levels in the patient group (r=0.6373, P<0.001). The highest expression of SIRT-1 was found in severe cases of IBD and the lowest expression was demonstrated in control subjects. A statistically significant positive correlation was detected between IL-17 levels and SIRT-1 levels in the patient group (r=0.7822, P<0.001). Conclusion: A high expression of Th17-associated gene and AMPs gene has a significant impact on clinical assessment of patients with IBD. SIRT may participate in the progression of IBD. (International Journal of Biomedicine. 2017;7(3):196-203. )
Study on the level and related factors of self-efficacy in patients with permanent colostomy

Objective To investigate the level and related factors of self-efficacy in patients with permanent colostomy.Methods Sixty-nine patients with permanent colostomy were assessed with a stoma-related self-efficacy scale and a self-designed general information questionnaire.Results The total score of self-efficacy was 87.88±26.89,and 69.57% patients were in the middle or low level of self-efficacy.The main related factors were gender and the time after the operation.Conclusion Nurses should pay more attention to improving self-efficacy of patients with permanent colostomy,especially female patients and early postoperative patients.
The multiple-relay channel: coding and antenna-clustering capacity

Two coding strategies are developed for a multiple-relay channel having one source terminal and one destination terminal. The first strategy mimics multiple-antenna transmission, while the second strategy mimics multiple-antenna reception. Both approaches are based on the concept of "antenna-pooling" and extend prior art for the single-relay channel. The strategies achieve capacity when the terminals form two closely-spaced clusters.
Contractile Fatigue of the Quadriceps Muscle Predicts Improvement in Exercise Performance After Pulmonary Rehabilitation

RATIONALE: We hypothesized that among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, those who develop quadriceps contractile fatigue (QCF) after exhaustive submaximal cycle exercise would have a greater response to exercise training than those who do not develop QCF (NQCF). METHODS: Patients (N = 132) had measurement of QCF at baseline. Six-minute walk distance (6MWD), maximal incremental cycle exercise testing, and quality of life measured by the Chronic Respiratory Questionnaire were obtained before and after pulmonary rehabilitation (PR). RESULTS: Eighty of the 132 patients (60.6%) developed QCF following constant workload exhaustive cycle exercise. Patients who developed QCF had a significantly greater improvement in 6MWD following PR (45.3 ± 45.2 m) than those who did not (27.5 ± 45.7 m; P= .032). When baseline differences between patients who developed QCF and NQCF were accounted for, the difference in 6MWD remained significant. Patients who developed QCF were not more likely to identify leg fatigue as the factor limiting exercise (56.2% of QCF group stated that leg fatigue was the limiting factor compared with 47.9% in the NQCF group; P= .46). When baseline differences were accounted for, the symptom causing exercise termination was not a predictor of the response to PR. CONCLUSION: Patients who were capable of developing QCF had a significantly greater improvement in 6MWD after PR compared to NQCF. Symptoms causing exercise termination could not be used to predict the development of contractile fatigue or the response to PR.
Educação permanente e apoio matricial: formação, vivências e práticas dos profissionais dos Núcleos de Apoio à Saúde da Família e das equipes apoiadas

: This study aimed to understand and analyze how processes of continuing education are experienced by professionals in the Centers for the Support of Family Health (NASF) and family health teams. The aim was also to understand how matrix support as a strategy for continuing education was incorporated into the work of these professionals. This was a multiple case study with a qualitative approach in six municipalities in southeast Bahia State, Brazil, which had type-I NASF. Semi-structured interviews were held with 43 NASF professionals and 40 with physicians and nurses from the supported teams. The interviews were categorized and analyzed using thematic content analysis. The results showed that the activities in continuing education are insufficient and inadequate, with a supply of sporadic training developed with a traditional teaching methodology. Continuing education had not been institutionally consolidated in the six municipalities. Training in matrix support and the work process in the NASF proved weak for both groups, which interfered in the support function and management of care. The study revealed the limited action of NASF as promotors of continuing education for the supported teams.
Elaboració de recursos multimèdia per a l'ensenyament/aprenentatge en anglès en graus tecnològics

En aquest article es presenta el proces d'elaboracio de recursos per a la imparticio d'assignatures en angles a l'ensenyament superior. Els principals resultats son les aplicacions Class-Talk i Multilingual Formulae, obertes a la comunitat educativa interessada en AICLE. Class-talk (http://www.upc.edu/slt/classtalk) conte la fraseologia docent d'us habitual. Multilingual Formulae (https://mformulae.epsem.upc.edu) conte la verbalitzacio, oral i escrita, de formules i simbols matematics. Ambdos recursos s'adrecen a professorat i alumnat, d'origen catala o internacional, involucrat en programes de millora de la competencia linguistica; innovacio docent al servei de la internacionalitzacio de la universitat.