Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
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Emmanuel Kwateng Drokow Kai Sun Hafiz Abdul Waqas Ahmed Gloria Selorm Akpabla Juanjuan Song Mingyue Shi 1Department of Haematology, Zhengzhou University People’s Hospital & Henan Provincial People’s Hospital Henan, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China Purpose: Recent studies have validated microRNAs (miRNAs) as a diagnostic biomarker for haematological cancers. This study aimed to estimate the overall diagnostic accuracy of circulating miRNAs in haematological malignancies. Materials and Methods: Multiple databases (Google Scholar, PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library,) were searched until 19 August 2017. Results: The meta-analysis included 50 studies from 20 publications. The diagnostic accuracy was assessed by pooled specificity, sensitivity, positive likelihood ratio (PLR), negative likelihood ratio (NLR), diagnostic odds ratio (DOR) and area under the curve area (AUC) by random effect model. We used QUADAS (Quality Assessment for diagnostic accuracy studies) to evaluate the quality of the included studies. To perform the metaanalysis, we used Meta-Disk 1.4, Revman 5.3 and Stata 12.0 software. High diagnostic accuracy was demonstrated, with a sensitivity of 0.81, a specificity of 0.85, a PLR of 5.28, an NLR of 0.22, a DOR of 30.39, and an AUC of 0.91. Subgroup analyses showed better outcomes for the African population, combined miRNAs and leukaemia patients compared with other subgroups. Conclusion: Our results indicated that circulating miRNAs especially combined miRNA can be used as a diagnostic marker in haematological cancers.
Double liability in a branch banking system: Historical evidence from Canada

We investigate the effects of the abolition of double liability requirement imposed on bank shareholders in Canada on bank risk-taking and lending behavior. Under the double liability rule, the shareholders of a bank were liable up to twice the amount of their subscribed shares in the case of bankruptcy. With the establishment of the Bank of Canada in 1934, the double liability requirement became less stringent and depended on the pace of the redemption of notes in circulation issued by the individual chartered commercial banks. Using historical balance sheet and accounting data, we show that the abolition of double liability was not accompanied by increased bank risk taking in Canada. Our findings are consistent with the literature that focuses on uniform regulations and nationwide branching as key financial stability elements in Canada.
Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcal enterotoxin detection in raw milk and cheese origin coagulase positive isolates

In the present study, a total 110 (60 cheese and 50 cows’ raw milk) samples was analyzed for CPS according to Food Drug Administration (FDA, 2001) previously. After the isolation, to confirmation of the isolates, catalase test, microscopic examination, coagulase test in tube and glucose-mannitol fermentation tests were applied. After the tests, we obtained 97 CPS isolates. The 97 CPS isolates were used as a material. For the confirmation of the isolates being Staphylococci species, 16S rRNA was detected by using PCR assay. For the detection of the CPS isolates being S. aureus , nuc gene detected in the CPS isolates using PCR assay. To determination of the staphylococcal enterotoxin, PCR assay was applied. The 16 S rRNA was detected in a total 97 (35 milk origin and 62 cheese origin) isolates. Therefore, these isolates were evaluated as coagulase-positive staphylococci ( CPS). The nuc gene was detected in 50 out of 97 CPS isolates. So, the 50 (18 cheese origin and 32 milk origin) isolates were evaluated as S. aureus. However, none of the staphylococcal enterotoxin genes (SE A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I,J) was detected in 97 CPS or 50 S. aureus isolates.
Effect of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Spirulina platensis on Suppressing Root-knot Nematode, Meloidogyne incognita Infecting Banana Plants under Greenhouse Conditions

Banana production is severely hindered by plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) worldwide. Chemical nematicide, oxamyl is a systematic compound widely applied for the control of PPNs. Because of increase pests' problems, harmful effects on human and environment caused by chemical pesticides and also increased consumer requirements for safe crops have encouraged research on bio-pesticides production. So, the effect of different stress of the yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and blue green algae (cyanobacteria), Spirulina platensis were examined on banana plants infected with root-knot nematodes, Meloidogyne incognita. All tested treatments were effective methods to manage M. incognita in soil samples and banana roots. Notably, the usage of S. cerevisiae and S. platensis in combination treatment revealed the greater antagonistic action on M. incognita in potted banana. In addition it has an avail advantage over artificial nematicides by having several means to attack the RKN and mainly enhanced plant growth compared to any other treatments. Yet, the previous treatment had increased catalase (CAT) enzyme activity and reduced pectin methyl esterase (PME) activity in banana plant that leads to inhibit the count of the RKN. Generally, our results supply a novel knowledge to understand of PPNs management as a new approach for applying bio-fertilizer and bio-control of the parasitic nematodes.
Scaling dimensions of monopole operators in the CP Nb � 1 theory in 2 + 1 dimensions

We study monopole operators at the conformal critical point of the CPb 1 theory in 2 + 1 spacetime dimensions. Using the state-operator correspondence and a saddle point approximation, we compute the scaling dimensions of the operators that insert one or two units of magnetic flux to next-to-leading order in 1/N b . We compare our results to numerical studies of quantum antiferromagnets on two-dimensional lattices with SU(N b ) global symmetry, using the mapping of the monopole operators to valence bond solid order parameters of the lattice antiferromagnet. For the monopole operators that insert three or more units of magnetic flux, we find that the rotationally-symmetric saddle point is unstable; in order to obtain the scaling dimensions of these operators, even at leading order in 1/N b , one should consider non-spherically-symmetric saddles. ar X iv :1 50 4. 00 36 8v 1 [h ep -th ] 1 A pr 2 01 5
Goat production system and livelihood security of rural landless households

The goat production system adopted by land-less households in south western semiarid region of Utter Pradesh was assessed. The linkages among various components of the production system and how goat rearing acts as a livelihood security system for the rural poor was examined. The goat rearing provided an opportunity for efficient utilization of family labour. Fifty seven % of income from goat rearing was spent in procuring food for the family. The goat rearing was the first-priority for 39% of respondents, whereas 54% selected goat rearing as second in the priority of enterprises. Agricultural wage was the other major source of income earned by the male members of the family. Income from goats was lost by 15 to 29% due to various constraints. The share of income from goat rearing/total income was estimated to be 33.3, 71.53 and 81.47% for small, medium and large categories, respectively. Paper also identifies leverage points for the development of this enterprise.
IQ Impedance Modulator Front-End for Low-Power LoRa Backscattering Devices

This article describes the design of an IQ impedance modulator radio front-end which is used to generate long range (LoRa) symbols with backscattering techniques, allowing building low-power devices that may be compatible with the current LoRa networks. It is shown that a linear frequency modulated (LFM) chirp can be generated by properly varying the phase of a reflected wave instead of directly varying its instantaneous frequency. The proposed device consists of two radio frequency (RF) transistors that generate a set of impedances by changing their gate bias, allowing reflecting their incident wave with predefined phase values. By joining these two reflected waves in quadrature, a new set of impedances is obtained whose phases vary 360°, on a constant Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) circle. In order to validate the proposed design, several LoRa symbols were generated and successfully transmitted and decoded. Measurements of the bit error rate (BER) versus signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) were conducted and shown to be in accordance with other related work. Moreover, the impact of intentional perturbations added to the control bias voltages was analyzed and tests over-the-air (OTA) were performed for different indoor propagation scenarios.
The bile salt export pump (BSEP/ABCB11)

BSEP is exclusively expressed on the canalicular membrane of hepatocytes and mainly transports bile acid. The inhibition of BSEP may cause bile salt accumulation in the liver to reach a toxic level, which could lead to cholestasis and drug-induced liver injury. More than 100 mutations of ABCB11 leading to a loss of function of BSEP are the molecular basis of at least three clinical forms of liver disease: benign recurrent intrahepatic cholestasis type 2 (BRIC2), progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis type 2 (PFIC2) and intrahepatic cholestasis in pregnancy. BSEP-inhibiting drugs with known cholestatic potential might cause a predisposition to the development of cholestasis in subjects with genetic variants. BSEP is included in the European Medicines Agency (EMA) guidance for the investigation of drug interactions due to the important role of the protein in bile salt homeostasis.
Response of tomato plants to diesel fuel, gasoline and benzene

Oil and gas industry produces wastewater (produced water), which contains hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and other components, such as mineral salts essential for plant nutrition. Hydrocarbons presence on produced water limits its potential use in the agriculture, as its lead to inhibition of plant growth. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of hydrocarbons analogous contained in the produced water on 1) pH and electrical conductivity (EC) of irrigation leachate, 2) plant´s morphological variables, 3) mineral concentration, 4) fruit pH, EC and total dissolved solids (TDS), during flowering and fruiting stages in tomato grown into greenhouse conditions. As source of produced water were used diesel at concentrations of 20 and 25 mg L‑1, gasoline at 40, 50 and 60 mg L-1, and benzene at 75 mg L-1, applied in the substrate by means of a syringe. All plants treated with hydrocarbons reached the fruit setting and ripening stage at the 6-cluster. Depending on their type, concentration, and exposure time, hydrocarbons modif ied the pH and EC of the irrigation leachate, caused signif icant morphological changes with longer exposure time, and restricted the biomass production. Mineral concentration differed signif icantly among plant organs, affecting mainly the sodium uptake in stems and fruits. The variables of fruit quality, EC and TDS were favorably modif ied by most treatments.
Effect of Lactation on Pregnancy Outcomes in Egyptian Women

Objective: to evaluate the outcome of pregnancies occurring during the lactation period. Patients and Methods: This retrospective case-control study was conducted among 85 women who had been enrolled after delivery. They were divided into 2 groups according to lactation state at time of conception. Women were compared as regards certain outcomes, including gestational maternal weight gain, abortion, and intrauterine growth restriction, Small for gestational age, intrauterine fetal death and birth weight. Results: Only the incidence of low birth weight was significantly lower among women who got pregnant during lactation (group 1). Mean birth weight was significantly lower among group 1 (3.01 Kg versus 3.4 Kg). Odds of birth weight lower than 2.5Kg increased up to 8 times if pregnancy occurred during lactation. Women in group 1 with obstetric complications continued lactating for longer duration than women of this group with no obstetric complications. Conclusion: There is a significant association between low birth weight and lactation during pregnancy. Duration of lactation during pregnancy has a significant effect on increased incidence of obstetrics complications
Formation Mechanisms of the Extreme High Surface Air Temperature of 40.98C Observed in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area: Considerations of Dynamic Foehn and Foehnlike Wind

A record-breaking high surface air temperature in Japan of 40.98C was observed on 16 August 2007 in Kumagaya, located 60 km northwest of central Tokyo. In this study, the formation mechanisms of this extreme high temperature event are statistically and numerically investigated using observational data and the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model. The extreme event is caused by a combination of two particular factors: 1) Persistent sunshine and a lack of precipitation during the seven consecutive days preceding 16 August 2007 were seen in Kumagaya. This was the 12th-longest stretch of clear-sky days in July and August from 1998 up to 2008. Persistent clear-sky days allow the ground surface to dry out, which produces an increase in sensible heat flux from the ground surface. This contributes to the extreme event, and its mechanism is qualitatively supported by the results of sensitivity experiments of soil moisture on surface air temperature. 2) A foehnlike wind appears in the numerical simulation, which is caused by diabatic heating with subgrid-scale turbulent diffusion and sensible heat flux from the ground surface when this airflow passes in the mixed layer over the Chubu Mountains and the inland of the Tokyo metropolitan area. Backward trajectory analysis and Lagrangian energy budget analysis show that the foehnlike wind plays a more important role in the extreme event than the adiabatic dynamic foehn pointed out by previous studies.
Honeybee video-tracking for explosive detection

The utilization of honeybees for automatic explosive detection has been tested during the last few decades. Many biological and technical aspects have been considered, in order to understand all the possibilities for honeybee utilization for explosive detection. The scope of this research is an overview of the honey bees tracking capabilities during the video surveillance of areas potentially contaminated with land mines. The analysis of tracking results may guide to the conclusion of explosive existence which do not include human survey of the examined area. In this paper we present an approach for detection and tracking of honeybees, which enables obtaining a spatio-temporal histogram of honeybees occurrence, and eventually to conclude if there is explosive or not in the area under surveillance.
Impact Assessment of Skill Development Programme For Rural Women in District Ludhiana

The present study was designed to assess the impact of skill development trainings rendered with the help of local knitwear industry with a twin objective of solving the skilled labour deficit by providing training to local labour pool and for empowering rural women. The respondents for the study were selected by purposive sampling technique and consisted of rural women who showed interest in taking such training at the time of baseline survey. A total sample size of 90 respondents was selected through a purposive sampling technique at three locations. The training was provided through a modular training program on industrial machines as per the requirement of the industry. The data for benefits received by the rural women and the impact assessment was gathered through an interview schedule method and analyzed thoroughly. The study revealed that the trainings provided by industry were considered useful by 76 per cent of rural women and it empowered them in certain areas as decision making, selfreliance and confidence building. Though the training contributed a lot in empowering women still the impact on income generation was at satisfactory level. Opportunity of employment and need based training was a major factor behind the success of skill development initiative.
ASSESSMENT OF FIRE PERFORMANCE OF STEEL I-SECTION COLUMNS WITH WEB INFILLED CONCRETE

This paper determines whether the increases in fire resistance gained by concrete filling Isection steel columns can be realistically determined by the application of the bare steel fire resistance provisions of NZS 3404 [1] with a simple modification of the section factor. This determination was made by comparing the predicted fire resistance determined with the program SAFIR and comparing the results to a number of Standard Fire tests on these columns. The results show that the approach is realistic and that a simple modification to the section factor improves the accuracy of the bare steel fire resistance provisions of NZS 3404 equations.
COMPARISON OF EFFECT OF WEIGHT LOSS AND PHYSICAL EXERCISE ON THE CARDIAC RISK PROFILES OF MIDDLE-AGED WOMEN WITH OVERWEIGHT: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUD

Background & Aims: Cardiovascular risk is reduced by both sports training and losing weight, but the independent value of these two plans is unclear. This study examined the influence of physical exercise and weight loss on cardiac risk profiles (CRP) in overweight inactive middle-aged women. Materials & Methods: Seventy-six individuals in a quasi-experimental design with a control group were classified for 12-week into four groups: a sports group (S, n = 20), a group with energy-restricted diet (E-rD, n = 19), a sports group with boosted diet (S-bD, n=20), and a control group (C, n = 17). The rate of energy reduction was equal (approximately 15% of the daily need for calories) to physical exercise in S and energy restriction in E-rD. The S-bD group performed the same amount of exercise but remained in energy balance due to the 15% increase in calorie intake during training. The components of CRP were measured at baseline and post-study. Results: Body weight was similarly diminished between S (-5.9 ± 2.8 kg) and E-rD (5.4 ± 2.9 kg), whereas it stayed stable in S-bD (-0.9 ± 2.9 kg), and C (-0.2 ± 5.6 kg). Levels of TC and LDL-C were lowered in S compared to C (P <0.001 for both), but not found in E-rD (P > 0.05). Changes in TC and LDL-C were associated with changes in body weight (P < 0.05). In S-bD, a rise in HDL-C was observed (P < 0.001). Conclusion: Weight loss due to exercise reduces pro-atherogenic lipoproteins, whereas physical activity compensated by energy consumption raises the HDL-C level.
Health Promotion and Health Service/Program Use on an Urban Campus in the U.S.

The purpose of the present study was to find the main predictors for the utilization of campus health-related services in order to figure out the help-seeking process of urban graduate students seeking a healthy life. Of 2,400 students, 536 were randomly selected (response rate: 22%) and recruited. Selected students responded to an online survey for September and October in 2011. In order to figure out the main predictors and their effects, five sets of binary hierarchical logistic regression analyses were conducted among students who used the campus services and other students who did not use them. Generally, system adjustments and social activities were closely associated with the utilization of campus health-related services. In specific service use, all had different predictor patterns. The student health service was more associated with awareness of service and system adjustments such as attendance status and semester. The counseling center was more related to age, race, physical accessibility and system adjustments, and emotional need. Minority group and physical health status were important predictors of the wellness hub use. A relaxation room was related to physical accessibility and social activities. This study suggests that the Andersen Behavioral Model can be applicable in informal campus health-related service use. Various services are needed with different approaches to encourage students in need to use services.
A Comparison of Job Satisfaction Level between Male and Female Faculty at the Vietnam National University of Ho Chi Minh City

Job satisfaction is an elusive and complex concept that has been a subject of intense research since the emergence of organizational studies. Little is known about faculty job satisfaction in higher education as well as in the developing countries like Vietnam. The purpose of this study was to ascertain job satisfaction level of academic members in Vietnamese universities. The study used a questionnaire to survey with 200 academic members from five member colleges of Vietnam National University of Ho Chi Minh City was selected as a statistical sample. The findings of study showed that most academic members of Vietnamese universities were satisfied with their job. Male faculty members were more satisfied than their counterparts. Academic members were generally satisfied with teaching support equipment, working insurance, teacher promotion, gender equality, in-service teaching training, in-service research training, work autonomy, colleague academic interaction, colleague social relationship, teaching load, research pressure, development aim of school, leadership style, campus landscape, and administration efficiency. Recommendations on the study’s finding to the university management and policy makers are discussed to enhance the faculty job satisfaction.
Dihydrochalcone Derivative Induces Breast Cancer Cell Apoptosis via Intrinsic, Extrinsic, and ER Stress Pathways but Abolishes EGFR/MAPK Pathway

Dihydrochalcone derivatives are active compounds that have been purified from the Thai medicinal plant Cyathostemma argenteum. The objectives of this study were to investigate the effects of two dihydrochalcone derivatives on human breast cancer MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cell proliferation and to study the relevant mechanisms involved. The two dihydrochalcone derivatives are 4′,6′-dihydroxy-2′,4-dimethoxy-5′-(2″-hydroxybenzyl)dihydrochalcone (compound 1) and calomelanone (2′,6′-dihydroxy-4,4′-dimethoxydihydrochalcone, compound 2), both of which induced cytotoxicity toward both cell lines in a dose-dependent manner by using MTT assay. Treatment with both derivatives induced apoptosis as determined by annexin V-FITC/propidium iodide employing flow cytometry. The reduction of mitochondrial transmembrane potential (staining with 3,3′-dihexyloxacarbocyanine iodide, DiOC6, employing a flow cytometer) was established in the compound 1-treated cells. Compound 1 induced caspase-3, caspase-8, and caspase-9 activities in both cell lines, as has been determined by specific colorimetric substrates and a spectrophotometric microplate reader which indicated the involvement of both the extrinsic and intrinsic pathways. Calcium ion levels in mitochondrial and cytosolic compartments increased in compound 1-treated cells as detected by Rhod-2AM and Fluo-3AM intensity, respectively, indicating the involvement of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress pathway. Compound 1 induced cell cycle arrest via enhanced atm and atr expressions and by upregulating proapoptotic proteins, namely, Bim, Bad, and tBid. Moreover, compound 1 significantly inhibited the EGFR/MAPK signaling pathway. In conclusion, compound 1 induced MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cell apoptosis via intrinsic, extrinsic, and ER stress pathways, whereas it ameliorated the EGFR/MAPK pathway in the MCF-7 cell line. Consequently, it is believed that compound 1 could be effectively developed for cancer treatments.
Characterization of the Soil Nematode Fauna of Makerere Hill, Kampala, Uganda

1 Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. 2 Department of Agriculture Engineering, University of Cape Coast, College of Agriculture and Natural Science, School Agriculture, Cape Coast, Ghana. 3 School of Agricultural Sciences, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Makerere University, Makerere, Kampala, Uganda.