Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
EFFECT OF TOXOPLASMOSIS AND / OR ITS TREATMENTS ( SULPHADIAZINE AND PYRIMETHAMINE ) ON FEMALE RAT REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE

Toxoplasma gondii infection significantly decreased serum FSH, LH, estrogen and progesterone level in female rats. Infection also decreased ovary and uterus weight, decrease pregnancy rate, litter size, fetal weight, placental weight and increased fetal resorption and early fetal death in comparison with non infected females. Sulphadiazine and pyrimethamine didn’t induced further changes in the serum level of serum FSH, LH, estrogen and progesterone, either used in non infected or infected females. Both drugs decreased pregnancy rate, litter size, fetal weight, placental weight and increased fetal resorption ratio and early fetal death in the non infected females. However, in the infected group, sulphadiazine decreased pregnancy rate, resorption rate and early fetal death and didn’t changed litter size, fetal and placental weights. Pyrimethamine was also decreased pregnancy rate, fetal weight, placental weight and increased fetal resorption ratio and early fetal death in infected females. Both sulphadiazine and pyrimethamine improved the histopathological changes in the infected group.
1 Revisiting Occurrence Typing

We revisit occurrence typing, a technique to refine the type of variables occurring in type-cases and, thus, capture some programming patterns used in untyped languages. Although occurrence typing was tied from its inception to set-theoretic types—union types, in particular—it never fully exploited the capabilities of these types. Here we show how, by using set-theoretic types, it is possible to develop a general typing framemork that encompasses and generalizes several aspects of current occurrence typing proposals and that can be applied to tackle other problems such as the inference of intersection types for functions and the optimization of the compilation of gradually typed languages.
Spinal Cord Injury The Tongue Enables Computer and Wheelchair Control for People with

One-sentence summary: Individuals with severe spinal cord injury control a computer and powered wheelchair using a wireless tongue-operated assistive technology called the Tongue Drive System. Editor’s Summary: Tying the Tongue to Motor Control Voluntary tongue motion may help people with limited upper limb mobility, such as those with high-level spinal cord injury, to access computers and to drive wheelchairs. The Tongue Drive System (TDS) is a wireless and wearable assistive technology that allows individuals with severe motor impairments to access their environments using voluntary tongue motion. Kim et al. report on a new study of TDS efficacy in patients with severe spinal cord injury. Two groups of able-bodied participants and a group of patients with spinal cord injury received a magnetic tongue barbell. Participants used the TDS during five to six testing sessions. Comparisons between the TDS and the keypad for the able-bodied groups and a sip-and-puff device (a traditional assistive technology) for those with tetraplegia were based on widely accepted measures of speed and accuracy. A combination of TDS flexibility and inherent human tongue abilities enabled individuals with severe motor impairments to access computers and drive wheelchairs more quickly but just as accurately as when using traditional assistive technologies. R E S EARCH ART I C L E www.ScienceTranslationalMedicine. org 27 November 2013 Vol 5 Issue 213 213ra166 10 EMBARGOED UNTIL 2:00 PM US ET, WEDNESDAY, 27 NOVEMBER 2013
Gastrointestinal parasites of non-human primates and the zoonotic implications in Gashaka-Gumti National Park, Nigeria

This study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence, age and sex distribution of gastrointestinal parasites in non-human primates (NHP) in Gashaka-Gumti National Park. A total of one hundred and fifty faecal samples (30 from each species of nonhuman primates) was collected and examined using formol-ether concentration and double wet smear techniques. Twelve species of gastrointestinal parasites (5 protozoans and 7 helminths) were recovered. C. aethiops tantalus, C. mona and C. nictitans had the highest number of parasites preponderance with 66.7 % (8/12) each. Ascaris sp, 38.7% (58/150) had the highest prevalence followed by Trichiuris sp, 18.7% (28/150), Strongyloides sp, 18.7% (28/150), Chilomatix meslini, 6.7%(10/150) and Entamoeba coli, 6.7% (10/150). With regards to the distribution of gastrointestinal parasites between the species of non-human primates, Ascaris sp varied significantly with P. anubis , 60.0% (18/30) and C. mona, 50.0% (15/30) having the highest prevalence (χ 2 = 12.532; p=0.014). Likewise, Trichiuris sp was significantly higher in C. guereza , 33.3% (10/30) and C. anethiops tantalus , 30.0% (9/30) (χ 2 = 19.581; p=0.001). Chilomatix meslini , 20.0% (6/30) and Entamoeba coli , 20.0% (6/30) were significantly higher in C. guereza (χ 2 = 11.780; p=0.038) and C. aethiops tantalus (χ 2 = 13.921; p=0.008), respectively. The age-related distribution reported Chilomatix meslini, 20.0% (3/15) and Trichiuris sp, 26.3% (20/76) higher in Infants (χ 2 = 5.305; p=0.040) and adults (χ 2 = 5.305; p=0.040) respectively. Sex did not significantly affect distribution of parasites between non-human primates though Ascaris sp, 41.1% (28/6) and Trichiuris sp, 21.9% (18/82) were higher in males (χ 2 = 0.330; p=0.565) and females (χ 2 = 1.285; p=0.257) respectively. This study revealed the endemicity of gastrointestinal parasites among the NHP in Gashaka-Gumti National Park which has zoonotic implication to their human counterparts. It is recommended that humans living in the enclaves and visitors should avoid contact with sources of water where the NHP congregate Keywords : Gastrointestinal, Parasites, Primates, National, Park, Nigeria
Cross-Lingual Machine Reading Comprehension

Though the community has made great progress on Machine Reading Comprehension (MRC) task, most of the previous works are solving English-based MRC problems, and there are few efforts on other languages mainly due to the lack of large-scale training data.In this paper, we propose Cross-Lingual Machine Reading Comprehension (CLMRC) task for the languages other than English. Firstly, we present several back-translation approaches for CLMRC task which is straightforward to adopt. However, to exactly align the answer into source language is difficult and could introduce additional noise. In this context, we propose a novel model called Dual BERT, which takes advantage of the large-scale training data provided by rich-resource language (such as English) and learn the semantic relations between the passage and question in bilingual context, and then utilize the learned knowledge to improve reading comprehension performance of low-resource language. We conduct experiments on two Chinese machine reading comprehension datasets CMRC 2018 and DRCD. The results show consistent and significant improvements over various state-of-the-art systems by a large margin, which demonstrate the potentials in CLMRC task. Resources available: https://github.com/ymcui/Cross-Lingual-MRC
Job Satisfaction Of Nurses In Hospital Kota Bharu, Kelantan

The nursing section plays a very important role in assisting patients seeking for health services in the hospital. A nurse who has a high job satisfaction will strive to provide the best to her patients. In view of this fact, a survey was carried out to assess the relationship between job satisfaction and the quality of work. This study also took into consideration other factors which also contributed to job satisfaction such as interest in nursing itself, sense of pride in the profession, opportunities for further studies and promotion, place of work, working environment, self-confidence, team spirit, amount of workload, attitude of the superiors as well as the subordinates, patients' demands, arrangement of the duty roster, family support incentives and so on. This survey was carried out on 340 nurses in the Kota Bharu Hospital.
Acoustico-Physiological coordination in the Human Beatbox: A pilot study on the beatboxed Classic Kick Drum

This paper presents a pilot study of physiological, acoustic and aerodynamic characteristics of the beatboxed classic kick drum by a single artist excerpted from our database of his beatboxing repertoire. We recorded 25 repetitions with synchronized aerodynamic (intraoral pressure, oral airflow) acoustic, electroglottographic and laryngoscopic data. Results show that the classic kick drum is produced either as a bilabial voiceless glottalic egressive plosive or as a bilabial voiceless glottalic egressive affricate. Laryngoscopic data show a glottal adduction, a slight supraglottal constriction and a laryngeal raising. We also observed an occlusion, a high amplitude burst and low frequencies in the spectrum. We discuss the coordination of the gestures involved in the classic kick production based on the multi-instrumental recording. Future analysis of the beatboxed database will help us understand beatboxing physiology and the extent of the vocal tract capacities.
Seed Technology of Myrcianthes pungens (Berg) Legr: An Approach to Biometry and Germination

Myrcianthes pungens, native fruit with medicinal, ornamental and ecological potential, lacks information on biometry and technology for seed germination. Thus, the aim of this study was to characterize the fruits and seeds of M. pungens, determining the appropriate substrate for laboratory tests, as well as to evaluate the effect of different concentrations of gibberellic acid (GA3) on the germination of the species. In the biometry, the mensuration of the fruits and seeds was made with the aid of a digital caliper. In the laboratory, three substrates (between filter paper, between vermiculite and between sand) were used, with five concentrations of GA3 (0; 125; 250; 375 and 500 mg L-1) and the tests were conducted in a germination chamber. The percentage of germination, hard seeds, germination speed index and seedling length root and shoot were evaluated. The average fruit length and width were 17.38 and 16.05 mm, respectively. The fruits presented one or two seeds with 8.10; 9.56 and 6.49 mm in length, width and thickness. The germination test is more efficient between fine sand, and vermiculite may also be used. The wetting of the substrate with gibberellin in the concentration of 125 to 274 mg L-1 optimizes the percentage and speed of germination.
PERMEABILITY MEASUREMENTS IN HOLE 896 A AND IMPLICATIONS FOR THE LATERAL VARIABILITY OF UPPER CRUSTAL PERMEABILITY AT SITES

A drill-string packer was used during Leg 148 to conduct measurements of the bulk permeabilities of three depth intervals in the upper crustal section penetrated by Hole 896A. Located about 1 km southeast of Hole 504B, near a local heat-flow high, Hole 896A is cased through 179 m of sediment and the top 16 m of basement, and then penetrates to 469 mbsf, or 290 m into the upper oceanic crust. The packer was set in casing at 106 mbsf and in open hole at 233 and 385 mbsf, and standard slug and constant-rate injection tests were conducted to assess the transmissivities and bulk permeabilities of the respective intervals 195^69, 223^69, and 385-469 mbsf. The results indicate that the upper 38 m of open hole is quite permeable, on the order of 2 × 10~ m. The section below this zone, 223-469 mbsf, is less permeable, on the order of 1-2 × 10~ m, but certainly permeable enough to support passive off-axis hydrothermal circulation. The permeability structure in Hole 896A is quite consistent with values determined in the upper 200 m of basement in Hole 504B, and supports the inference that the uppermost basement is permeable on a scale of kilometers around the sites. However, the measurements in Hole 896A show no sign of the sharp reduction in permeability previously reported below 250 m into basement in Hole 504B.
suprapubic versus retropubic prostatectomy in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia during resident ’ s learning curve : a randomized controlled trial

aRTIClE INFO ______________________________________________________________ ______________________ Purpose: This study compared the suprapubic (SP) versus retropubic (RP) prostatectomy for the treatment of large prostates and evaluated perioperative surgical morbidity and improvement of urinary symptoms. Materials and Methods: In this single centre, prospective, randomised study, 65 consecutive patients with LUTS and surgical indication with prostate volume greater than 75g underwent open prostatectomy to compare the RP (32 patients) versus SP (33 patients) technique. Results: The SP group exhibited a higher incidence of complications (p=0.002). Regarding voiding pattern analysis (IPSS and flowmetry), both were significantly effective compared to pre-treatment baseline. The RP group parameters were significantly better, with higher peak urinary flow (SP: 16.77 versus RP: 23.03mL/s, p=0.008) and a trend of lower IPSS score (SP: 6.67 versus RP 4.14, p=0.06). In a subgroup evaluation of patients with prostate volumes larger than 100g, blood loss was lower in those undergoing SP prostatectomy (p=0.003). Patients with prostates smaller than 100g in the SP group exhibited a higher incidence of low grade late complications (p=0.004). Conclusions: The SP technique was related to a higher incidence of minor complications in the late postoperative period. High volume prostates were associated with increased bleeding when the RP technique was utilized. The RP prostatectomy was associated with higher peak urinary flow and a trend of a lower IPSS Score.
A content analysis of appeals in food advertisements for children on online tv streaming

The increasing number of obese children has doubled over the past two decades and represents a major public health problem everywhere in the world. This problem is escalated with easy Internet access, where online TV programming with unrestrained food advertisements are easily available to children. Recognising the increasing purchasing power of children, food marketers are now focusing on this cohort as a profitable target group. While previous studies have examined food advertisements that target children and how these affect their food choices, this study goes one step further by identifying major forms of persuasive appeals utilised by the food marketers in such advertisements. Using content analysis to study advertisements targeting children on Internet TV streaming via children’ channels, this study identified 21 emotional appeals and 15 rational appeals employed by food marketers in their advertisements. The findings of this study show that children are more susceptible to the emotional contents of the advertisements, (where it appeals to the children’s emotional desires) rather than the rational quality of the advertisements (where the logic of health and nutrition claims are not salient concerns).
Effect of dietary phospholipids on performance, intestinal morphology and fat digestibility in broiler chicks.

The experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of phospholipid (Lecithin) supplementation on growth performance, intestinal morphology and fat digestibility of broilers. A total of 360 one-day-old mix sexed broiler chicks (Ross 308) were randomly allocated to 6 dietary treatments, with 5 replicates and with12 chicks in each replicate. Experimental diets included of: A (basal diet without soybean oil); B (basal diet + soybean oil); C (basal diet without soybean oil + 2 g/kg phospholipid; D (basal diet + soybean oil + 2 g/kg phospholipid); E (basal diet without soybean oil + 2 g/kg phospholipid minus 100 kcal/kg ME); F (basal diet + soybean oil + 2 g/kg phospholipid minus 100 kcal/kg ME). Body weight and weight gain of broilers significantly increased when they fed on B treatment (P<0.05); while, feed intake and feed conversion ratio significantly increased in A treatment (P<0.05). Abdominal fat was significantly decreased when the birds fed on D and E treatments (P<0.05). The fat digestibility in birds received F treatment was significantly higher than other diets (P<0.05). The villous height to crypt depth in jejunum and ileum of broilers fed on F treatment significantly higher than other diets (P<0.05). In conclusion, supplementation of phospholipid into broilers diet enhanced fat digestibility, villous height to crypt depth ratio of ileum and jejunum at 42 days of age. Additionally, feeding broilers with diet contain soybean oil improved feed intake (FI), body weight (BW) and weight gain (WG) (P<0.05); although, lowest feed conversion ratio (FCR) was obtained in basal diet + soybean oil + 2 g/kg phospholipid (P<0.05).
Oil Price Shocks and Stock Market Performance in the BRICs : Some Evidence using FAVAR Models

This paper examines the response of real stock prices to oil price shocks for four selected emerging economies over the period from January 1991–March 2011. To overcome the problem of omitted information in small-scale vector autoregression (VAR) models, the factor augmented vector autoregressive (FAVAR) approach proposed by Bernanke et al (2005) is utilised. In addition, Stock and Watson (2002b) has been followed in order to extract two factors that are significantly related to a large set of world-level and country-specific macroeconomic variables. The extracted factors are then used as regressors in recursive VARs to assess the response of stock prices to oil price shocks. The key results suggest that the response of stock prices to oil price shocks is quite persistent and precise, but asymmetric across the four economies. Specifically, we observe that stock prices in Brazil and India respond negatively to oil price shocks, whereas the response in China is positive. We also observe that stock prices in Russia initially respond positively, however, the response becomes negative after four months. The impulse-response results indicate that the impact of oil price shocks on stock prices is smaller for China than for the remaining three countries. Overall, our results suggest that the use of the FAVAR approach allows us to obtain more coherent evidence on the effects of oil price shocks on stock prices, by obtaining relatively more precise responses and thus increasing understanding of such shocks from a theoretical point of view. JEL Classification: G1, Q4
Work-Life Conflict and Organizational Commitment : A Study of Higher Education

This study was conducted to discover the impact of work-life conflicts on organizational commitment of female faculty at private universities in Karachi, Pakistan. To test association between the two variables, correlation was used. The results were further corroborated by the use of contingency table. The target population was permanently employed female faculty of private universities. The study was done through interviews and questionnaire survey. The method employed for this purpose was t-test of correlation and chi-square test of association. The study revealed that faculty members at private universities in Karachi had time-based conflict but they did have strain-based and behaviour-based Conflict. The female faculty was committed to their organizations and the affective commitment showed higher result than continuance and normative commitment. The study reveals that there exist a weak association between two critical variables i.e. work-life conflicts and organizational commitment.
iBeacon indoor localization using trusted-ranges model

In this article, we propose an efficient approach to address mobile indoor localization using received signal strength from iBeacon combined with trusted-ranges model. In order to overcome the inconsistency of radio signal propagation, the trusted-ranges model supplies reliable ranges of received signal strength values from a certain number of nearest neighbor iBeacon nodes by classifying received signal strength values into various levels of range. By observing the signal propagation, the trusted-ranges model is built to provide important information for the training phase. Based on this, a partition scheme is applied to effectively determine the position of mobile devices. The experimental results show fast, robust, and accurate localization performance in the proposed method.
Slurry-based laser sintering of alumina ceramics

In this work, a slurry-based laser sintering process is investigated. Laser sintering allows for a broad palette of materials to be used. Since the binder content is only about 16 vol% with respect to the ceramic powder load, the debinding process is faster and less susceptible to crack formation and part warping compared to lithography-based manufacturing. The alumina slurry, used as a starting material for laser sintering, was optimized by adjusting the dispersant content to reach a minimum viscosity. After debinding and furnace sintering, multi-layer alumina parts with densities up to 97% were obtained.
ACOUSTIC CHARACTERISTICS OF JAPANESE SHORT AND LONG VOWELS: FORMANT DISPLACEMENT EFFECT REVISITED

In this study, we conducted a detailed acoustic analysis of Japanese short and long vowels produced in various phonetic contexts by Tokyo Japanese speakers. Japanese long vowels (/ii, ee, aa, oo, uu/) are often assumed to be simply lengthened versions of their short counterparts (/i, e, a, o, u/), but slight differences in formant frequencies have been reported. The present study shows that, while duration is undoubtedly important for distinguishing Japanese vowel length, systematic formant displacement is in fact present in all five long-short pairs. The displacement seems to occur relative to a high central position in the vowel space, which could be described as a ‘neutral’ position of the tongue. Analysis of formant movements further suggests that the displacement may be caused by speakers’ active articulatory control to weaken vowel gestures when there is not enough time for full articulation.
Exploring Parastatal Employers ’ Perceptions of Open and Distance Learning Graduates : The Perspective of the Human Resources Managers / Officers

This study was undertaken to explore the perceptions of human resources officers in parastatals on the employability of ODL graduates from the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU). Data were drawn from participants who included Human resources Officers from the Grain Marketing Board, parastatals in the communications industries, municipalities, and revenue collecting authorities, transport sector, and the electricity supply authority. The study adopted the cross sectional survey to accommodate diverse opinions from various parastatals in Zimbabwe. In order to gather data from the respondents, interviews and document analysis were employed. Respondents were chosen through convenience sampling techniques. Ten Human Resources Managers/Officers made up the sample. Due to the fact that they found ODL graduates as mature, diligent, assiduous and unremitting, among other attributes, this appealed to parastatals employers who found them employable. According to the majority of HRMs/HROs, ODL graduates were of comparable quality to those trained in the conventional tertiary institutions, particularly in the municipalities, communications industries, and Grain Marketing Board. However, lack of interaction between the distance teaching institutions and parastatals and non involvement of the employers in course designs were areas of concern raised HRMs/HROs. Internships should be invigorated so that practicing students get hands on experience. HRMs/HROs including top executives from the different parastatals should be involved in writing modules, course outlines and readers for use in different programmes at ZOU.