Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Urgensi Manajemen Likuiditas Bank: Tarik-Ulur (Trade-Off) Antara Likuiditas dan Profitabilitas

Dalam usaha mempertahankan likuiditas pada posisi yang ideal, bank dituntut untuk selalu menjaga penarikan dana dari sumber dana yang dititipkannya dalam bentuk giro, tabungan, dan deposito. Namun di sisi lain bank berkewajiban menjaga penarikan permintaan dana seperti pembiayaan yang diberikan. Keadaan seperti menunjukkan adanya hubungan yang saling mempengaruhi antara likuiditas dan profitabilitas yang umumnya terjadi tarik kepentingan (trade-off), yaitu jika likuiditas tinggi, maka profitabilitas bank akan rendah. Barlaku sebaliknya, jika likuiditas rendah maka profitabilitas bank akan tinggi. Kondisi tersebut membutuhkan pengendalian instrumen atau alat-alat likud yang mudah ditunaikan guna memenuhi semua kewajiban bank yang segera di bayar dengan menjaga efisiensi bank yang akan berdampak pada meningkatnya profitabilitas bank. Jika tidak, maka akan terjadi risiko likuiditas yang akhirnya akan mengganggu kegiatan operasional bank.
High-Frequency Transmission Lines Crosstalk Reduction Using Spacing Rules

High-frequency transmission lines crosstalk reduction using spacing rules is treated in this paper. Two of the most popular planar transmission line configurations, namely microstrip and stripline, commonly used in printed circuit boards and radio frequency/microwave integrated circuits, are considered in this work. The trace separation between two adjacent transmission lines of each type is stepwise increased as function of the trace width. The single-ended transmission line structures are numerically investigated by a frequency-based 3-D full-wave electromagnetic analysis tool. A particular case using coated microstrip transmission lines has been fabricated, along with some calibration structures, to allow direct measurement and experimental analysis of crosstalk between the single-ended transmission lines. The test structures are characterized at high-frequency (up to 20 GHz) with scattering parameters using a vector network analyzer. The experimental results are compared with the simulation data, and some conclusions and suggestions on the impact and use of spacing rules for high-frequency crosstalk reduction between single-ended transmission lines are presented. These investigations emphasize the necessity of reevaluating classical design rules for their suitability in high-frequency applications.
THE VALUE OF SCREENING TESTS FOR DETECTION OF PROSTATE CANCER IN 1000 SAUDI MEN

Objectives: Predicting the value of screening tests in the detection of prostate cancer in Saudi men. Methods: The study was conducted in King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar. Total, free and percent free serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) were measured in Saudi men above the age of 45 years. Transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) and needle biopsy were performed on those with suspicious digital rectal examination (DRE) and or PSA >4ng/ml. A group of 849 Saudi men were with normal PSA levels and normal DRE were considered cancer free. The remaining 151 patients with PSA >4ng/ml were suspicious for prostate cancer. Only 55 patients agreed to have TRUS and needle biopsy Results: PSA testing and DRE had the highest positive predictive value but this value dropped when TRUS was added. Conclusion: PSA and DRE are the main tests for the detection of prostate cancer, while TRUS is valuable when sample are taken of a wide area of prostate tissue in men at high risk of cancer.
Rapid thrombelastography delivers real-time results that predict transfusion within 1 hour of admission.

BACKGROUND Recognition of trauma-induced coagulopathy by conventional coagulation testing (CCT) is limited by their slow results, incomplete characterization, and their poor predictive nature. Rapid thrombelastography (r-TEG) delivers a more comprehensive assessment of the coagulation system but has not been prospectively validated in trauma patients. The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the timeliness of r-TEG results, their correlation with CCTs, and the ability of r-TEG to predict early blood transfusion. METHODS Over a 5-month period, 583 consecutive major trauma activations were prospectively entered into a database, of which 272 met entry criteria. r-TEG and CCTs (prothrombin time, international normalized ratio, partial thromboplastin time, and platelet count) were obtained on all patients. Graphical results for r-TEG were displayed "real time" in the trauma bay. Spearman's correlation and regression models were used to compare r-TEG and CCTs. RESULTS Early r-TEG values (activated clotting time [ACT], k-time, and r-value) were available within 5 minutes, late r-TEG values (maximal amplitude and α-angle) within 15 minutes, and CCTs within 48 minutes (p < 0.001). ACT, r-value, and k-time showed strong correlation with prothrombin time, international normalized ratio, and partial thromboplastin time (all r >0.70; p < 0.001), whereas maximal amplitude (r = -0.49) and α-angle (r = 0.40) correlated with platelet count (both p < 0.001). Linear regression demonstrated ACT predicted red blood cells (coef. 0.05; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.04-0.06; p < 0.001), plasma (coef. 0.03; 95% CI, 0.02-0.04; p < 0.001), and platelet (coef. 0.06; 95% CI, 0.04-0.07; p < 0.001) transfusions within the first 2 hours of arrival. Controlling for all demographics and Emergency Department vitals, ACT >128 predicted massive transfusion (≥10 U) in the first 6 hours (odds ratio, 5.15; 95% CI, 1.36-19.49; p = 0.01). In addition, ACT <105 predicted patients who did not receive any transfusions in the first 24 hours (odds ratio, 2.80; CI, 1.02-7.07; p = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS Graphical r-TEG results are available within minutes, correlate with conventional coagulation test that are not as rapidly available, and are predictive of early transfusions of packed red blood cells, plasma, and platelets.
A Compact 38 GHz Multibeam Antenna Array With Multifolded Butler Matrix for 5G Applications

A compact 38 GHz multibeam antenna array is presented for fifth-generation applications. A beamforming network featuring a substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) multifolded 4 × 8 Butler matrix is constructed. Benefiting from multilayer structure, the Butler matrix is highly integrated and assembled underneath the radiators to achieve compactness. The Butler matrix is, then, combined with an 8 × 10 SIW slot-coupled patch array to establish four steering beams along the H-plane and to accomplish size reduction of 53.5% in its longitudinal direction. For demonstration, one prototype of the proposed antenna array was fabricated. The measured four beams point toward ±36° and ±12° with gains equal to 19.8 and 21 dBi, respectively.
Effect of Garlic on Dyslipidemic Patients with Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2)

Back ground: Garlic ( Allium sativum ) has been used in herbal medicine for treatment of cardiovascular diseases risk factors such as serum lipids , blood pressure and plasma viscosity . Aim: The aim of present study is to evaluate the effects of garlic on one of the major cardiovascular risk factors which is dyslipidemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus . Materials and Methods: Type 2 diabetic patients with dyslipidemia were enrolled in this study. It covered 50 patients (35 males and 15 females) whose ages ranged between (40 – 75) years. Twenty clinically healthy individuals were included as a control group at the same above ages. Diabetic patients given garlic for period of 6 weeks and 12 weeks after which their serum lipid profiles where measured after fasting for 12 hours and comparisons was made between the treated and untreated patients . Results: It was found that the patients had a significant reduction in both total cholesterol (TC) and triglycerides (TG) (the main contributing factors to arteriosclerosis) in comparisons to the control group. The administration of garlic ( 1000 mg ) lowers the levels of low density lipoproteins cholesterol ( LDL – C ) and raise the concentrations of high density lipoproteins cholesterol (HDL – C) and so for the very low density lipoproteins cholesterol (VLDL–C) if compared with that of the control group . Conclusion: Garlic may play an important role in the treatment of dyslipidemic patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Ultra-Wideband Vialess Microstrip Line-to-Stripline Transition in Multilayer LCP Substrate for $E$ - and $W$ -Band Applications

In this letter, we present an ultra-wideband microstrip line (MSL)-to-stripline (SL) transition without using vias or coupled slot in multilayer liquid crystal polymer (LCP) substrate at millimeter-wave frequencies. The proposed transition is achieved by using an asymmetric parallel SL to connect MSL and SLs signal lines in different layers, and its full-wave simulation predicts an insertion loss of less than 1.1 dB at <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$E$ </tex-math></inline-formula>- and <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$W$ </tex-math></inline-formula>-bands. To demonstrate this design experimentally, an MSL-to-SL-to-MSL transition was fabricated and characterized. The measured insertion loss of this back-to-back transition is less than 2 dB with a return loss higher than 13 dB from 60 to 110 GHz, showing good agreement with the simulated data.
A study of the reciprocal connections between the septum and the entorhinal area using anterograde and retrograde axonal transport methods in the rat brain

The reciprocal connections between the septum and the entorhinal area (EA) was studied in the rat brain using antero‐ and retrograde axonal transport methods. After injections of large volumes (2 × 100 nl) of horseradish peroxidase (HRP) conjugated to wheat‐germ agglutinin (WGA) into the medial septum (MS) and the diagonal band of Broca (dbB), anterogradely transported HRP‐WGA was found primarily in layers II and IV of the medial and lateral EA. Injections of HRP‐WGA (50–100 nl) or fluorescent dyes (50–100 nl) into different parts of the retrohippocampal region resulted in labeling, by retrograde axonal transport, of cells in the MS and dbB, both ipsi‐ and contralateral to the injected hemisphere. The labeled cells were either small (long axis of soma: 10–15 μm), round, and oval, or medium (15–25 μm) to large (25–35 μm) of fusiform or multipolar shape. By using the method of retrograde fluorescent double labeling, the septal afferents to the EA were found to give off collaterals to other parts of the hippocampal region. A much smaller number of septal cells appeared to send bilateral projections to the EA of both hemispheres. Studies employing retrograde transport of HRP in combination with acetylcholinesterase (AChE) histochemistry on the same tissue section showed that, while a large number of cells projecting to the EA contain AChE, many projecting cells are devoid of AChE reaction products. These findings suggest that the septo‐entorhinal projection consists of a cholinergic as well as a noncholinergic component.
Septata intestinalis frequently isolated from stool of AIDS patients with a new cultivation method

Summary Two species of microsporidia, Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Septata intestinalis have been reported as intestinal parasites of AIDS patients. In attempts to establish E. bieneusi in vitro, spores were concentrated from stool samples from 4 AIDS patients with biopsy-proven E. bieneusi infections. After sterilization of the concentrate in antibiotic solution, the spores were added to monolayers of RK13 cells grown on the membranes of Transwells. Cultures were established from 7 stool samples from the 4 patients but in every case the species established was S. intestinalis not E. bieneusi. On retrospective examination of the stools, a very small number of spores of a size comparable to that of S. intestinalis was found but this species was not detected in biopsies. Typical septate vacuoles containing Type I tubules were observed in vitro but in contrast to the original description, meronts were intravacuolar and sporogony was mainly disporoblastic. The cultivation system, used for the first time for microsporidia, revealed the presence of unsuspected S. intestinalis infections and indicates that this species may be much more common than hitherto suspected. S. intestinalis has not previously been cultured.
Silencing of estrogen receptor α in the ventromedial nucleus of hypothalamus leads to metabolic syndrome

Estrogen receptor α (ERα) plays a pivotal role in the regulation of food intake and energy expenditure by estrogens. Although it is well documented that a disruption of ERα signaling in ERα knockout (ERKO) mice leads to an obese phenotype, the sites of estrogen action and mechanisms underlying this phenomenon are still largely unknown. In the present study, we exploited RNA interference mediated by adeno-associated viral vectors to achieve focused silencing of ERα in the ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus, a key center of energy homeostasis. After suppression of ERα expression in this nucleus, female mice and rats developed a phenotype characteristic for metabolic syndrome and marked by obesity, hyperphagia, impaired tolerance to glucose, and reduced energy expenditure. This phenotype persisted despite normal ERα levels elsewhere in the brain. Although an increase in food intake preceded weight gain, our data suggest that a leading factor of obesity in this model is likely a decline in energy expenditure with all three major constituents being affected, including voluntary activity, basal metabolic rate, and diet-induced thermogenesis. Together, these findings indicate that ERα in the ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus neurons plays an essential role in the control of energy balance and the maintenance of normal body weight.
Weakly Nonlinear Approximation of Periodic Flow in Phreatic Aquifers

Published frequency‐domain solutions of periodic flow in aquifers apply strictly to mathematically linear systems that arise when aquifer diffusivity is assumed constant in space and time. This assumption can be invalid in phreatic aquifers that experience spatiotemporal variation in the free surface position and consequent variation in saturated thickness. A weakly nonlinear approach to formulating and solving periodic flow problems in the frequency domain can be applied in situations where conventional linearized approximations break down. The weakly nonlinear equations provide robust approximations of the true nonlinear response and require much less computational effort and time to solve than the full nonlinear problem. Nondimensional rules of thumb are presented for choosing between linear, weakly nonlinear and nonlinear solution strategies.
Latent Homophily or Social Influence? An Empirical Analysis of Purchase Within a Social Network

Consumers who are close to one another in a social network often make similar purchase decisions. This similarity can result from latent homophily or social influence, as well as common exogenous factors. Latent homophily means consumers who are connected to one another are likely to have similar characteristics and product preferences. Social influence refers to the ability of one consumer to directly influence another consumer's decision based upon their communication. We present an empirical study of purchases of caller ring-back tones using data from an Asian mobile network that predicts consumers' purchase timing and choice decisions. We simultaneously measure latent homophily and social influence, while also accounting for exogenous factors. Identification is achieved due to our dynamic, panel data structure and the availability of detailed communication data. We find strong influence effects and latent homophily effects in both the purchase timing and product choice decisions of consumers. This paper was accepted by Sandra Slaughter, information systems.
Effect of coating maize seed with entomopathogenic fungi on plant growth and resistance against Fusarium graminearum and Costelytra giveni

ABSTRACT Some entomopathogenic fungi such as Metarhizium and Beauveria not only have the ability to infect and kill insects but also the capability to associate with plant roots. The potential benefits from this plant-fungus association include nutrient acquisition, plant growth promotion and protection against stressors. The objective of this study was to evaluate the delivery of entomopathogenic fungi in seed coating to determine whether the fungal presence affected maize performance. Additionally, fungal biocontrol ability was assessed in terms of plant resistance to the larvae of Costelytra giveni (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) and to the fungus Fusarium graminearum (Nectriaceae). Maize seeds were coated with conidia from Metarhizium spp. or Beauveria bassiana and plant performance was evaluated as seed germination and plant dry weight. Larval mortality and the presence of Fusarium root rot symptoms were also determined. The entomopathogenic fungal persistence on the maize rhizosphere was demonstrated with a M. anisopliae isolate expressing the green fluorescent protein. Presence of both challengers was detrimental to maize performance with 33% reduction in root dry weight in control plants while no variation was observed when the entomopathogenic fungi were used to coat seeds. Some seed coatings resulted in up to 67% mycosis of C. giveni larvae and a reduction in Fusarium rot root symptoms between 24 – 44%. This study showed that seed coating with conidia of Metarhizium or Beauveria can be used as a delivery system for pests and plant pathogen control, while at the same time hyphae formed a close association with plant roots after conidial germination.
Factors Associated with Timely Initiation and Exclusive Breast Feeding among Mothers of Axum Town, Northern Ethiopia

Background: Globally, there is a declining in the trend of breast feeding. Moreover, inappropriate practice of timely initiation and exclusive breastfeeding affects negatively on child survival, growth and development. One in every 11 and 17 Ethiopian children dies before the first birthday and the fifth birthday, respectively. However, one of the priorities, in the Health Sector Development Plan (HSDP) IV is improving child health, with a goal to reduce the under-five mortality rate. This study aimed at assessing the proportion and factors associated with timely initiation and exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in Axum town. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in Axum Town from May 10-26, 2013 to collect data from 418 mothers having children less than one year old using a systematic random sampling. Descriptive and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed using SPSS 20 for windows to estimate indicators and effect sizes of the predictors on timely initiation and exclusive breastfeeding. Results: The overall proportion of timely initiation and exclusive breastfeeding was, 41.6 and 40.9%, respectively. Mothers with female child and those who didn’t give colostrums to their newborn within an hour after birth had a positive association with timely initiation of breastfeeding with AOR of 2.09 (95% CI: 1.37, 3.17) and AOR of 0.31 (95% CI: 0.20, 0.48). Moreover, mothers who didn’t give the colostrum to their newborn within an hour after birth were less likely to practice exclusive breastfeeding than their counterparts AOR of 0.13 (95% CI: 0.08, 0.21). Conclusion: The proportion of timely initiation and exclusive breastfeeding was low. Giving colostrums could have an influence on timely initiation and exclusive breastfeeding. Besides, child sex could have an influence on timely initiation of breastfeeding.
Splanchnicectomy for essential hypertension; results in 1,266 cases.

Hypertensive cardiovascular disease remains one of the foremost problems facing medicine today. It has been estimated that one-fourth of the adult population of this country has high blood pressure1and that the complications of this condition account for more deaths annually than does cancer. Hypertension is of particular importance because it is responsible for many deaths and much premature disability in young and middle-aged persons. It is highly desirable, therefore, to lower the mortality for such a disease. Many forms of therapy have been used in an effort to control hypertension. The principal ones may be classified under three headings: (1) diets low in sodium and fat, (2) drugs with a hypotensive or sedative effect, and (3) surgery. The form of surgical therapy that has been used most extensively is intervention on the sympathetic nervous system. There are many data in the literature concerning the short-term effects of various
Factors associated to suggestive signs of oropharyngeal dysphagia in institutionalized elderly women.

PURPOSE To identify the factors associated to suggestive signs of oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) in institutionalized elderly women. METHODS A cross-sectional, study with 30 institutionalized elderly women (mean age: 83,73±10,56 years) was carried out in Maceió. From August 2007 to July 2008, social, demographic and cultural data was collected, as well as data on general health and deglutition from their medical records and follow-up (both in person and by video) of one meal of each elderly woman. Those with signs suggestive of OD were compared to those with no signs of it and the factors associated with signs suggestive of orophayngeal dysphagia and changes in the feeding dynamics were considered. RESULTS Regarding the factors associated to changes in feeding dynamics, the elderly with dementia were more likely to require assistance during mealtime and to present four or more changes in feeding dynamics. The elderly that required assistance were more likely to eat in bed, at an inadequate position and to have three or more changes in feeding dynamics. CONCLUSION For institutionalized elderly women, the factors associated to signs suggestive of oropharyngeal dysphagia were use of medication, absence of depression, number of teeth and number of changes in feeding dynamics. The factors associated to changes in feeding dynamics are related to dementia and need of special care.
Regulation of Endogenous (Male) Rodent GLP-1 Secretion and Human Islet Insulin Secretion by Antagonism of Somatostatin Receptor 5

Incretin and insulin responses to nutrient loads are suppressed in persons with diabetes, resulting in decreased glycemic control. Agents including sulfonylureas and dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP4i) partially reverse these effects and provide therapeutic benefit; however, their modes of action limit efficacy. Because somatostatin (SST) has been shown to suppress insulin and glucagonlike peptide-1 (GLP-1) secretion through the Gi-coupled SST receptor 5 (SSTR5) isoform in vitro, antagonism of SSTR5 may improve glycemic control via intervention in both pathways. Here, we show that a potent and selective SSTR5 antagonist reverses the blunting effects of SST on insulin secretion from isolated human islets, and demonstrate that SSTR5 antagonism affords increased levels of systemic GLP-1 in vivo. Knocking out Sstr5 in mice provided a similar increase in systemic GLP-1 levels, which were not increased further by treatment with the antagonist. Treatment of mice with the SSTR5 antagonist in combination with a DPP4i resulted in increases in systemic GLP-1 levels that were more than additive and resulted in greater glycemic control compared with either agent alone. In isolated human islets, the SSTR5 antagonist completely reversed the inhibitory effect of exogenous SST-14 on insulin secretion. Taken together, these data suggest that SSTR5 antagonism should increase circulating GLP-1 levels and stimulate insulin secretion (directly and via GLP-1) in humans, improving glycemic control in patients with diabetes.