Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A Prospective Study on Adverse Drug Reactions in a Tertiary Care South Indian Hospital

Address for Correspondence: S.Palanisamy, Assistant Professor, KMCH College of Pharmacy, Kovai Estate, Kalapatti Road, Coimbatore-48. Tamilnadu, India. E-mail: sivapalanisamy@yahoo.co.in INTRODUCTION Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) cause considerable morbidity and mortality worldwide and in many cases are avoidable. ADRs have a major impact on public health; reducing patients' quality of life and imposing a considerable financial burden on the health care systems at a time when many health 1 care systems are under considerable financial strain. ADRs are a recognized hazard of drug therapy. Although some ADRs are minor and resolve without sequelae, others can cause permanent disability or death, and contribute to the incidence of adverse drug reactions, resulting in increasing 2 health care costs. ADRs monitoring and reporting activity is in its infancy in India. ADRs reporting programs in an institutional basis can support the settings up of a sound pharmacovigilance system in the country. Further, hospital based ADRs programs can provide valuable information about potential problems in drug usage in an institution. Throughout the world, most of the ADRs monitoring programs rely on physician initiated (voluntary reporting) and have been partially successful. Under-reporting has been the biggest challenge in voluntary reporting method/ spontaneous ADRs reporting and it is prevalent even in developed countries with a long history of 3 functional ADRs reporting system. This may be due to several reasons like increase in workload, perception that reporting will not result in any improvement and lack of knowledge that an adverse event has occurred and fear of 4 exposing oneself to litigation. A method that could be employed to tackle this problem in a hospital set-up is to increase awareness about an existing system and the 3 advantages of ADRs reporting. Therefore, it is important to motivate health care professionals to understand their role and responsibility in the detection, management, documentation, reporting of ADRs and all essential activities for optimizing patient safety. Thus, the program may contribute to decrease morbidity, mortality, and length of stay, health care costs and liability associated with ADRs. The main objectives of the current prospective observational spontaneous reporting study was to analyze the pattern and extent of occurrence of ADRs in the hospital, to identify the co-morbidities, past and present illness, to assess causality and to identify the offending drugs and to assess the severity and preventability of adverse drug reactions.
Factors influencing the adoption of m-commerce: a literature review

Mobile Commerce also known as M-commerce is thought to be the next big phase in technologically dependent society after following E-commerce era. Mobile commerce has been a huge success in terms of individuals’ adoption in some markets like Japan, while, surprisingly, not as flourishing in others. Many studies have been conducted using traditional adoption models and theories (such as TAM) that mainly focus on technology aspects. A more complete understanding of the issue requires the need to integrate. This study aims to identify some factors from the current literature that impact the adoption of M-commerce. Based on the literature this study develops Mcommerce adoption framework. The contribution of this research is a framework for representing the factors that influence mobile commerce adoption.
Selected blood biochemical indicators of Cherry Valley ducks undergoing fattening in relation to their diet and sex

The aim of the present study was to assess dietary and sex-related effects on selected blood indicators of 40-day-old mallard ducks undergoing fattening. The ducks were divided into three dietary groups (control, L50 and L100). The control (C) group was fed a diet containing soybean meal as the main protein component of the feed. In both experimental groups L50 and L100 soybean meal was replaced with meal of whole seeds of white lupine, Zulika variety, in proportions of 50 and 100%, respectively. With respect to the assessed dietary effect, the serum of the L50 group showed a significantly higher albumin concentration as compared to the C group (P < 0.05) accompanied by a significantly lower proportion of γ-globulins in the L50 group as compared to the L100 group (P < 0.01). As for the blood plasma, the C group showed a significantly higher concentration of total cholesterol as compared to the L100 group (P < 0.05) and a highly significant increase in the triacylglyceride (TAG) level as compared to the L50 and L100 groups (P < 0.01). Concerning plasma mineral indicators, ducks of the C group showed a significantly higher calcium concentration (P < 0.05) in comparison to the L100 group and a lower phosphorus concentration (P < 0.01) in comparison to the L50 as well as L100 group. Further, the C group showed a significantly lower level of potassium (K) as compared to the L50 group (P < 0.05) as well as the L100 group (P < 0.01). The sex of the ducks significantly (P < 0.05) affected the proportion of α-globulins in serum and the magnesium level in the plasma and affected the plasma levels of TAG and K and the activity of aspartate aminotransferase (P < 0.01).
An embedding theorem of complete Kähler manifolds of positive bisectional curvature onto affine algebraic varieties

We prove that a complete noncompact Kahler manifold X of positive bisectional curvature satisfying suitable growth conditions can be biholomorphicaUy embedded onto an affine algebraic variety. In case X is a complex surface of positive Riemannian sectional curvature satisfying the same growth conditions, we show that X is biholomorphic toC. The following conjectures concerning the complex structure of noncompact complete Kahler manifolds of positive curvature, formulated by GREENE and Wu [9], Siu [22] and Wu [32] are central to the study of such manifolds.
Assessment of soil quality improvement under Teak and Albizia

This study was conducted to assess the quality of soil in terms of soil nutrients and other physicochemical properties under Tectona grandis and Albizia lebbeck plantations. Systematic sampling was used to collect soil samples diagonally at eight spots in each plantation and their adjacent non-tree fields as controls. The samples were collected from soil depth of 0 to 20 cm in both plantations and controls and analyzed for pH, % of Organic carbon (O-C), % of Nitrogen (N), available Phosphorus (P) and Bulk density (Db). The study revealed that the mean levels of N, O-C and P under the T. grandis plantation were higher than its control plot. However, there was no significant difference in the level of N except for the O-C and P. Also, the pH and Db under the T. grandis were lower than its control plot but there was no significant difference between them. There was significant difference in the levels of N, O-C and P under the A. lebbeck plantation and its control plot. The N, O-C and P were higher under the A. lebbeck plantation compared to its control plot. The pH and Db were lower under the A. lebbeck plantation compared to its control plot. However, the differences were not significant. In general, A. lebbeck added more N and O-C to the soil compared to T. grandis. Also, the T. grandis added more P to the soil when compared to the A. lebbeck; however, the difference was not significant. It is therefore, recommended that A. lebbeck and T. grandis should be used for agro forestry practices particularly, where the soil needs some level of improvement in nitrogen and phosphorus respectively.
Fiscal Policy under the Debt Feedback Rule: The Case of Japan

The Japanese government has amassed a huge amount of gross public debts over the past several decades. However, previous empirical works dealing with vector auto-regression (VAR) have not considered the effect of debt on fiscal policy and the macro economy. In this paper, we incorporate debt dynamics in a VAR model in the spirit of Favero and Giavazzi (2007, 2011). The inclusion of the debt feedback rule in VAR can help overcome the misspecification problem and provide direction toward a more relevant debt path and fiscal stance. The main findings of our study are as follows. First, in the pre-bubble period, the fiscal authority in Japan increased the primary surplus when the public debt level was high. However, this Ricardian behavior was not seen in the post-bubble period. Second, the impulse response functions to the expansionary government spending shock reveal that the stance of fiscal policy was more active in the pre-bubble. Third, while the forecast of debt dynamics in the pre-bubble period was stable, it became explosive in the post-bubble period.
Duopolistic Hiring and Sales Competition — A Theoretical and Experimental Analysis

Two firms compete in selling as well as hiring, where sales levels depend on the hired workforce. There are two types of workers, mobile and immobile, differing in effort costs, and two workers of each type. The principals offer contracts to all workers, who then select an employer. Finally, the workers determine production levels and profits. Our experimental results show: vanishing cost differences between mobile and immobile workers induce monopolistic hiring but low profits. In contrast, large cost differences result in higher profits and allow for various hiring constellations such as one firm hiring only low‐cost workers.
Identifying online communities of inquiry in higher education using social network analysis

This article presents findings from a case study on a fully online bachelor’s level course at an Australian University. The study was undertaken to demonstrate the effectiveness of the integrated methodological framework (IMF) in structurally exploring and identifying online communities of inquiry (CoI). The IMF employs social network analysis (SNA) as the key methodology for exploring community-based learning in light of the communities of practice (CoP) and CoI frameworks. The case study was conducted on two offerings of the same online course with some variations in the design. In line with the intentions of the lecturer to engage students in a CoI, the course included guided, facilitated, and graded weekly discussion activities. On application of the IMF, network diagrams and SNA measures clearly showed the impact of the different learning designs on student online engagement within the discussion forums in each semester. Based on structural components of a CoI within the IMF, a comparative analysis of the networks obtained indicated the formation of an unidentified community in S2 and a CoI in S3. The article discusses findings in terms of effectiveness of the IMF, impact of learning design on community formation and learning analytics in online learning. Published: 9 June 2018 Citation: Research in Learning Technology 2018, 26 : 2064 - http://dx.doi. org/10.25304/rlt.v26. 2064
Effect of Superfine Grinding on Physicochemical Properties, Antioxidant Activity and Phenolic Content of Red Rice ( Oryza sativa L.)

Red rice gains popularity as a functional crop owing to its high polyphenols content and antioxidant activity. However, active components are discarded in common milling. Superfine ground technology was employed in this paper. To evaluate the influence of superfine ground processing on the physicochemical properties and functional effect of red rice (Oryza sativa L.), four powders with the size of 156.74 μm, 69.53 μm, 26.35 μm, and 10.68 μm were prepared by superfine grinding technology in this paper. Results showed that the size was smaller for red rice powders, greater for the bulk density (from 0.624 g/ml to 0.745 g/ml), and smaller for the angle of repose (from 74.67° to 61.41°) and slide (from 38.99° to 26.42°). The values of water solubility index, water holding capacity and enzymatic digestibility by α-amylase significantly increased with the decreasing particle size (P < 0.05). In addition, antioxidant activity and phenolic content were enhanced by superfine ground. These results indicated that superfine ground would improve the physicochemical and functional properties of red rice, which was helpful to promote the overall quality and healthy effect of foods containing red rice.
The Mediating Effects of Brand Association, Brand Loyalty, Brand Image and Perceived Quality on Brand Equity

According to Marketing Science Institute (2002), one of the major objectives of marketing research is to assess the strength of brand equity. It is imperative to acknowledge that brand equity is an inseparable part of marketing and essential to the companies to create core-competencies and build strong brand experience that will impact the consumer decision making process (Norjaya Mohd. Yasin & Abdul Rahman Zahari, 2011). The aim of this study is to find out the indirect relationship amongst the brand equity dimensions on brand equity. For the purpose of this study, brand equity dimensions include brand association, brand awareness, brand loyalty, perceived quality and brand image. In this study, a sum of 300 usable questionnaires were gathered. The result indicates a mediating relationship amongst the dimensions of brand equity on brand equity.
Centralizers in the R. Thompson group Vn

Let n ≥ 2 and let � ∈ Vn be an element in the Higman-Thompson group Vn. We study the structure of the centralizer of � ∈ Vn through a careful analysis of the action of hi on the Cantor set C. We make use of revealing tree pairs as developed by Brin and Salazar from which we derive discrete train tracks and flow graphs to assist us in our analysis. A consequence of our structure theorem is that element centralizers are finitely generated. Along the way we give a short argument using revealing tree pairs which shows that cyclic groups are undistorted in Vn.
Motivation and Self-Regulated Learning: A Multivariate Multilevel Analysis

This study investigated the relationship between motivation and self-regulated learning (SRL) in a nationally representative sample of 5245, 15-year-old students in the USA. A multivariate multilevel analysis was conducted to examine the role of three motivational variables (self-efficacy, intrinsic value & instrumental value) in predicting three SRL strategies (memorization, elaboration & control). The results showed that compared to self-efficacy, intrinsic value and instrumental value of math were stronger predictors of memorization, elaboration and control strategies. None of the motivational variables had a stronger effect on one strategy than the other. The findings suggest that the development of self-regulatory skills in math can be greatly enhanced by helping students develop positive value of and realistic expectancy for success in math.
Estimating relative price impact: The case of Brent and WTI

Brent and Western Texas Intermediate (WTI) are the two dominant benchmarks in global crude oil markets. Historically, the prices of Brent and WTI moved together and their price spread was narrow and negative. Since 2010, WTI has traded at a sizable discount compared to Brent, resulting in a widening and positive spread. This paper tests for possible structural breaks in the Brent-WTI spread during 1993-2016 time period using the Bai-Perron (1998) test and measures the price impacts of the shifts found in the equilibrium relationship using the relative price of a substitute method of Carter and Smith (2007). While the spread is found to experience multiple structural changes during the sample period, the price impact of the break occurred in the later time period is found to be larger.
An Analog Method for Real-Time Forecasting of Summer Monsoon Subseasonal Variability

A physically based empirical real-time forecasting strategy to predict the subseasonal variations of the Indian summer monsoon up to four–five pentads (20–25 days) in advance has been developed. The method is based on the event-to-event similarity in the properties of monsoon intraseasonal oscillations (ISOs). This two-tier analog method is applied to NOAA outgoing longwave radiation (OLR) pentad averaged data that have sufficiently long records of observation and are available in nearly real time. High-frequency modes in the data are eliminated by reconstructing the data using the first 10 empirical orthogonal functions (EOFs), which together explain about 75% of the total variance. In the first level of the method, the spatial analogs of initial condition pattern are identified from the modeling data. The principal components (PCs) of these spatial analogs, whose evolution history of the latest five pentads matches that of the initial condition pattern, are considered the temporal PC analogs. Predictions are generated for each PC as the average evolution of PC analogs for the given lead time. Predicted OLR values are constructed using the EOFs and predicted PCs. OLR data for 1979–99 are used as the modeling data and independent hindcasts are generated for the period 2000–05. The skill of anomaly predictions is rather high over the central and northern Indian region for lead times of four–five pentads. The phases and amplitude of intraseasonal convective spells are predicted well, especially the long midseason break of 2002 that resulted in large-scale drought conditions. Skillful predictions can be made up to five pentads when started from an active initial state, whereas the limit of useful predictions is about two–three pentads when started from break initial conditions. An important feature of this method is that unlike some other empirical methods to forecast monsoon ISOs, it uses minimal time filtering to avoid any possible endpoint effects and hence may be readily used for real-time applications. Moreover, as the modeling data grow with time as a result of the increased number of observations, the number of analogs would also increase and eventually the quality of forecasts would improve.
Early learning affects social dominance: interspecifically cross-fostered tits become subdominant

Social dominance influences the outcome of competitive interactions over limited resources, and may hence be important for individual fitness. Theory thus predicts that its heritability will be low and that non-genetic determinants of dominance should prevail. In this field experiment we reciprocally cross-fostered great tits (Parus major) to blue tits (Parus caeruleus) to investigate the impact of early social experience on dominance status in competition over food during winter. Controlling for potential effects of age, size, sex and site-related dominance, we show that cross-fostered birds of both species were subdominant to conspecific immigrants, while controls originating from unmanipulated broods were dominant to conspecific immigrants. Furthermore, blue tits reared by blue tit parents but with at least one great tit broodmate had lower dominance status relative to conspecific immigrants than did controls. Although great tits generally dominated blue tits, cross-fostered birds of both species initiated marginally more fights against the other species than did their respective controls, suggesting faulty species recognition. Since both social parents and broodmates strongly influence the dominance behavior of offspring later in life, we conclude that social conditions experienced at an early age are crucial for the determination of subsequent social dominance. Key words: dominance, aggression, cross-fostering, imprinting, Parus major, Parus caeruleus [Behav Ecol 15:262–268 (2004)]
Multivariate genetic divergence in brinjal (Solanum melongena L.).

The investigations were carried out in Department of Vegetable crops, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, West Bengal to examine the magnitude of genetic divergence among 70 entries of brinjal. The lot of 70 entries (10 elite varieties, 16 stable breeding lines and 44 indigenous cultivars of India and Bangladesh) based on multivariate analysis using Mahalanobis’ D-statistic employing 18 growth, yield components, fruit yield and fruit quality could be grouped into 6 clusters. Relatively lesser number of clusters, moderate and consistent intra-cluster divergence and low contribution of all the characters towards divergence indicated that either common character constellation was manifested simultaneously in the genotypes or mutual balancing in character expression was operative the genotypes of brinjal.
Implementation of the islamic quality management system MS1900 and its benefits: A case study at the department of Hajj, Waqf and Zakah, Malaysia

The MS 1900 is an Islamic Quality Management System (QMS) which was launched by the Government of Malaysia in 2005. It is a structured system to assist organisations to deliver products and services that meet customer requirements, as well as the regulatory requirements and dictates of the Shari'ah (Islamic commandments). The Shari'ah requirements are additional to the requirements of ISO 9001, and aim to close the gap between the ISO 9001 standard and the Islamic perspective. MS 1900 has attracted considerable attention from Malaysian organizations but only a number of empirical studies have analysed the process of its implementation. Additionally, organisations that have successfully obtained QMS certification are still plagued with problems. Therefore, there is a need to study how MS 1900 is being implemented in certified organisations. The objective of this study is to examine activities conducted within the MS 1900 implementation process at the Department of Hajj (Muslim pilgrimage), Waqf and Zakah (DHWZ) in Malaysia and explore the benefits accrued from its implementation. A qualitative approach and case study strategy was used to investigate MS 1900 implementation at the DHWZ. Semistructured interviews were employed as the main data collection method to obtain in-depth information on the subject. Interviews were then triangulated with information from documents. The study found six main activities that were undertaken in MS 1900 implementation at the DHWZ, namely gap analysis, preparing the documentation, creating quality groups, implementing work procedures, as well as internal and external audits. The study also identified three benefits accrued from MS 1900 implementation; that is achieving the client's charter, the listing of being an outstanding religious department and systematic job management. The MS 1900 implementation has also helped managers implement strategic planning at the DHWZ. This study adds to knowledge of the emergence and development of the Islamic QMS MS 1900 and contributes particular insights into its implementation within Malaysian Islamic institutions. Findings from this paper could be used by managers in government or private institutions as a guideline in their endeavours to implement the MS 1900 effectively.
EFFECTS OF QUAIL GENOTYPES ON HATCHABILITY TRAITS, BODY WEIGHT AND EGG PRODUCTION

A study was conducted with four genotypes of quail, namely Japanese (J), White (W), Black (Bl) and Brown (Br) quail with the objective to know their hatchability traits, body weight and egg production performances. The parent males and females were maintained in cages for single pair mating through close breeding system for producing each generation. A total of 1866-day-old chicks comprising of 4 types of quail namely J, W, Br, and Bl were hatched in a batch. The egg weight were 10.35 ± 0.3, 11.60 ± 0.42, 10.30 ± 0.42 and 9.78 ± 0.65 for J, W, Br and Bl respectively, which was influenced (p < 0.05) by genotype. White genotype of quail is significantly better for egg weight, chick weight and chick: egg ratio than that of their counterparts. The highest hatchability of incubated eggs was found in Japanese quail genotype (71.01%) and the lowest in Black (31.03%). Significantly higher body weight was found in White and Black followed by Brown and Japanese quail genotype at different period of age. Significantly more number of eggs was obtained in Black (97.31) followed by Japanese, Brown and White respectively DOI: http://dx.doi. org/10.3329/jbas.v38i2. 21346 Journal of Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, Vol. 38, No. 2, 219-224, 2014