Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Physicochemical, Rheological and Consumer acceptability of cassava starch salad cream

Cassava is popularly consumed as a staple in many regions of the developing world. Limitation to utilization of cassava roots by processors is its high perishability and bulkiness. Salad Cream is a ready made creamy-white dressing with a flowing consistency of which modified maize flour serves as the base raw material. At present there is little information on the physical, chemical, pasting and rheological properties of salad cream from cassava starch. This work was aimed to evaluate the physicochemical, rheological and consumer acceptability of cassava starch salad cream from three Nigerian low cyanide cassava varieties (96/01632, 98/0505 and TME419). Commercial salad and cassava starch salad cream were evaluated for physical (colour), chemical (titratable acidity, pH, total solids, protein, sugar, starch, fat, ash, moisture content and dry matter) and rheological (viscosity). Consumer acceptability was evaluated by ten-member panel randomly selected from male and female adults. Lightness (L*) values of cassava starch salad cream from 96/01632 (85.17), 98/0505 (84.21), TME 419 (84.38) and control (77.28), Chroma were 96/01632 (15.77), 98/0505 (16.13), TME 419 (17.59) and control (28.97). Commercial salad cream was significantly higher at p<0.05 in moisture (48.99%), protein (1.61%), sugar (17.59%), titratable acidity (8.63), total solids (61.92%) and ash (2.75%). However, cassava starch salad cream from TME 419 was significantly higher in fat (21.64%). The viscosity of the salad creams was non-Newtonian with cassava starch salad cream from 98/0505 having viscosity (0.43Pa.s) at 50 0 C.
Genetic Polymorphisms Associated with Thrombotic Disease Comparison of Two Territories: Myocardial Infarction and Ischemic Stroke

Background and Purpose The thrombin-activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor (TAFI) is an important inhibitor of fibrinolysis and plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of arterial thrombosis; genetic polymorphisms of the TAFI gene affect its activity and increase the risk of thrombosis. Moreover, studies in young patients are still scarce. The aim was to examine the contribution of the Thr325Ile and Ala147Thr polymorphisms with ST acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) or idiopathic ischemic stroke (IIS) in the young Mexican population. Methods A total of 244 patients with STEMI ≤45 years of age and 244 controls. In a second study, 250 patients with IIS ≤45 years of age were recruited, including 250 controls. In both studies, cases and controls were matched by age and sex. The polymorphisms were determined in all participants by PCR-RFLP. Results There was significant difference in the Thr325Ile genotype distribution (P = 0.001) and allele frequency (P = 0.001) between STEMI and control groups, but no difference in the Ala147Thr genotype distribution (P = 0.24) and allele frequency (P = 0.46), neither in the Thr325Ile genotype distribution (P = 0.25) nor in the Ala147Thr genotype distribution (P = 0.46) or their allele frequencies; there was significant difference between IIS and the control group. There were independent factors for STEMI: the Ile allele (P = 0.01), type 2 diabetes mellitus (P = 0.001), hypertension (P = 0.001), smoking (P = 0.001), dyslipidemia (P = 0.001), and family history of atherothrombotic disease (P = 0.001). The independent factors for IIS were hypertension (P = 0.001), smoking (P < 0.01), and family history of atherothrombotic disease (P < 0.01). Conclusions The Thr325Ile polymorphism, but no Ala147Thr polymorphism, represents an independent risk factor for STEMI in the young Mexican population.
UTILIZATION OF AGRICULTURE CREDIT BY THE FARMING COMMUNITY OF ZARAI TARIQIATI BANK LIMITED (ZTBL) FOR AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT

The capital is considered as one of the basic essentials for boosting vital sector of agriculture. It plays an important role in agricultural development because timely availability of capital leads to adoption of improved seed, fertilizer and modern technologies, which increase the farm production and ultimately the growth rate. Therefore, agriculture credit is an important element for modernization in agriculture and uplifting Pakistan’s economy. So, the present study was designed to analyze the utilization of agriculture credit as received by the farming community of tehsil Faisalabad from Zarai Tariqati Bank Limited (ZTBL). A sample of 120 loanees was selected randomly. The collected data were analyzed with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) to draw conclusions and to formulate recommendations. It appeared from the results that the credit for agri. purposes was also used for partially for other purposes. It was utilized for livestock and poultry production, and household needs along with crop rising activities. There is a dire need to make it sure that all agri. credit be utilized for the same purpose for which it was obtained.
Pre-main-sequence isochrones - II. Revising star and planet formation time-scales

CPMB is funded by a UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) studentship. SPL is supported by an RCUK fellowship. The authors would like to thank Charles D. H. Williams for maintaining the Xgrid facilities at the University of Exeter which were used to reduce the photometric data presented in this study. The authors thank Amelia Bayo for bringing to our attention the important work on the λ Ori region published in Bayo et al. (2011) and Bayo et al. (2012) which we overlooked in our original submission. The inclusion of these works does not change the results or conclusions of the paper. The authors also thank the referee for useful comments and constructive suggestions that have greatly improved this work. This research has made use of data obtained at the Isaac Newton Telescope which is operated on the island of La Palma by the Isaac Newton Group (ING) in the Spanish Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos of the Institutio de Astrofisica de Canarias. This research has also made use of archival data products from the Two-Micron All-Sky Survey (2MASS), which is a joint project of the University of Massachusetts and the Infrared Processing and Analysis Center, funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Science Foundation.
The Erdös-Faber-Lovász conjecture – the uniform regular case

We consider the Erdős-Faber-Lovász (EFL) conjecture for hypergraphs that are both regular and uniform. This paper proves that for fixed degree, there can be only finitely many counterexamples to EFL on this class of hypergraphs. The theorem is a direct application of a graph theoretic result of Alon, Krivelevich and Sudakov from 1999. This result combined with the known results for dense hypergraphs shows that any counterexample to EFL must be somewhere in the range between sparse and dense values.
Clinical and Laboratory Findings of Cup-Like Nuclei in Blasts with FLT3 Mutation in Pediatric Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Case Report

Biologically, Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is highly heterogenous. AML with cup-like blast morphology variant has been reported to have important role in risk group stratification and treatment implications. In pediatric age group, this morphology and its clinical implication is rarely discussed. Although this morphology variant is not stated in World Health Organization (WHO) classification of Tumours of Haematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues, it is associated with poor outcome from the association with other features. A 10- year old girl diagnosed to have AML with this morphology variant is reported in this study. Her laboratory features were hyperleucocytosis, high D-dimer, and blasts morphology of cup-like cells and few mimic the bilobed features of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APML). Further investigation showed clinical and laboratory features similar to what had been reported before in adults, including the presence of adverse marker of Fms-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3) mutation. She was treated with chemotherapy, following which the bone marrow examination documented marrow in remission. Unfortunately, she succumbed to the disease complication from sepsis and marrow failure after few months of diagnosis. Haemato-morphologists might consider this unique morphological recognition and correlate it with other findings, including molecular testing for proper clinical evaluation. The blast feature and haematological findings could predict the clinical behaviour of this type of AML and guide the patient management. This morphological variant serves an important role especially if molecular testing is not available in some parts of the world or at the time of presentation when the result is still pending.
Nondestructive Determination Of Beans Water Absorption Capacity Using CFA Images Analysis For Hard-To-Cook Evaluation

Hard to cook (HTC) phenomenon is developed by storing bean grains under the adverse conditions of high temperature (≥ 25 °C ) and high humidity (≥ 65 %). Bean grains that have undergone this HTC phenomenon are characterized by loss of color lightness, development of browning and darkening, and decrease of Water Absorption Capacity (WAC). The objective of this study was to develop a CFA (Color Filter Array) image processing system to measure Water Absorption Capacity (WAC) of bean grains with high precision in short time intervals (10 min). The relationships between the CFA image features, extracted from raw images captured by CCD (charge coupled device) camera, and the measured WAC were established. The calibration models using multiple linear regression (MLR) were developed to predict WAC. The MLR models for prediction samples resulted in correlation coefficient (R2) in the range of 0.811 to 0.947, standard error of prediction (SEP) in the range of 7.587 to 11.669, and Fisher variable value (F) in the range of 52.300 to 221.690. Results indicate that computer vision system (CVS) based on CFA image analysis technique can provide an accurate, reliable and nondestructive measurement method of WAC to evaluate the hard to cook defect in bean grains. DOI: http://dx.doi. org/10.11591/ijece.v3i2. 2149 Full Text: PDF
Running head: PRAYING COUPLES 1 Praying Couples and Marriage Satisfaction With an Overview of Integrating Adlerian Theory

Religious faith and practices have played in integral part in the lives of many individuals. Since prayer has been viewed as valuable in many religions and is worthy of empirical investigation, (Finch, Lambert, & Beach, 2010, p.650) this study examines the influence of religious activity such as prayer on marital satisfaction. This qualitative research has drawn from the phenomenological methodology for analysis (Adler Graduate School Workbook, 2012). It was found through this study that marital satisfaction is determined by a myriad of factors and varies among couples and affiliation. Integration of Adlerian concepts regarding social interest, spirituality, and forgiveness will be addressed. Consideration to incorporate prayer into the therapeutic process will be discussed.
Flutter Control of a Lifting Surface via Visco-Hysteretic Vibration Absorbers

In this paper, a visco-hysteretic vibration absorber (VA) is proposed to increase the flutter speed of an airfoil and enhance damping in the pre- and post-flutter regimes. The passive system consists of a parallel arrangement of a dashpot and a rateindependent hysteretic element, represented by the Bouc-Wen differential model. The equations of motion are obtained and various tools of linear and nonlinear dynamics are employed to study the effects of the visco-hysteretic VA in the pre- and postflutter ranges.
AN ALMA SURVEY OF SUB-MILLIMETER GALAXIES IN THE EXTENDED CHANDRA DEEP FIELD SOUTH: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES DERIVED FROM ULTRAVIOLET-TO-RADIO MODELING

The ALESS survey has followed up on a sample of 122 sub-millimeter sources in the Extended Chandra Deep Field South at 870 μm with the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA), allowing us to pinpoint the positions of sub-millimeter galaxies (SMGs) to ∼0.3 arcsec and to find their precise counterparts at different wavelengths. This enabled the first compilation of the multi-wavelength spectral energy distributions (SEDs) of a statistically reliable survey of SMGs. In this paper, we present a new calibration of the magphys SED modeling code that is optimized to fit these ultraviolet-to-radio SEDs of z > 1 ? > star-forming galaxies using an energy balance technique to connect the emission from stellar populations, dust attenuation, and dust emission in a physically consistent way. We derive statistically and physically robust estimates of the photometric redshifts and physical parameters (such as stellar masses, dust attenuation, star formation rates (SFRs), and dust masses) for the ALESS SMGs. We find that the ALESS SMGs have median stellar mass M * = 8.9 ± 0.1 × 10 10 M ⊙ ? > , median SFR = 280 ± 70 M ⊙ yr − 1 ? > , median overall V-band dust attenuation A V = 1.9 ± 0.2 ? > mag, median dust mass M dust = ( 5.6 ± 1.0 ) × 10 8 M ⊙ ? > , and median average dust temperature T dust ≃ 40 ? > K. We find that the average intrinsic SED of the ALESS SMGs resembles that of local ultra-luminous infrared galaxies in the infrared range, but the stellar emission of our average SMG is brighter and bluer, indicating lower dust attenuation, possibly because they are more extended. We explore how the average SEDs vary with different parameters (redshift, sub-millimeter flux, dust attenuation, and total infrared luminosity), and we provide a new set of SMG templates that can be used to interpret other SMG observations. To put the ALESS SMGs into context, we compare their stellar masses and SFRs with those of less actively star-forming galaxies at the same redshifts. We find that at z ≃ 2 ? > , about half of the SMGs lie above the star-forming main sequence (with SFRs three times larger than normal galaxies of the same stellar mass), while half are consistent with being at the high-mass end of the main sequence. At higher redshifts ( z ≃ 3.5 ? > ), the SMGs tend to have higher SFRs and stellar masses, but the fraction of SMGs that lie significantly above the main sequence decreases to less than a third.
Genetic Biomarkers For Hepatocellular Carcinoma In The Era Of Precision Medicine

Abstract Being one of the most lethal cancers that exhibit high levels of heterogeneity, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is associated with diverse oncogenic pathways underpinned by varied driver genes. HCC can be induced by different etiological factors including virus infection, toxin exposure or metabolic disorders. Consequently, patients may display varied genetic profiles, and may respond differently to the treatments involving inhibition of target pathways. These DNA/RNA mutations, copy number variations, chromatin structural changes, aberrant expression of non-coding RNAs and epigenetic modifications were considered as biomarkers in the application of precision medication. To explore how genetic testing could contribute to early diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and postoperative monitoring of HCC, we conducted a systematic review of genetic markers associated with different pathologies. Moreover, we summarized on-going clinical trials for HCC treatment, including the trials for multiple kinase inhibitors and immune checkpoint blockade (ICB). The efficacy of ICB treatment in HCC is not as good as what was observed in lung cancer and melanoma, which might be due to the heterogeneity of the microenvironment of the liver.
Electricity generation and struvite recovery from human urine using microbial fuel cells

BACKGROUND Urine is an abundant waste product which requires energy intensive treatment processes in modern wastewater treatment plants. However urine can be utilised as fertiliser in the form of struvite. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are a promising technology for treating waste while producing electricity. Combining these two approaches, a 3-stage MFC/struvite extraction process system was developed and its feasibility tested in order to maximise urine utilisation in terms of electricity generation and struvite recovery. RESULTS In the first stage, while generating electrical energy, MFCs accelerated urea hydrolysis, which was beneficial for the struvite precipitation process in the following stage. After collecting struvite by adding magnesium into the initial effluent, the supernatant was used at the final stage for additional power and more efficient COD reduction. In total, 82% of PO43−-P and 20% of COD of undiluted human urine were removed by the 3-stage system. Also 14.32 W m−3 (absolute power: 358 µW) and 11.76 W m−3 (absolute power: 294 µW) of power was produced from the 1st and 3rd stages of the system, respectively, during operation. CONCLUSION This work shows how MFCs and struvite precipitation could be integrated for both energy generation and resource recovery from urine, leading to a more sustainable energy future. © 2014 Society of Chemical Industry
PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF ZILEUTON AND MK-866 AGAINST HEPATIC DAMAGE INDUCED BY DOXORUBICIN

Objective: The present study was designed to investigate the protective effect of Zileuton and MK-886 against hepatic damage induced by doxorubicin. Methods: A total of 30 healthy adult male albino rats were randomized and rats were divided into five groups, six animals in each: Control negative group, Vehicle group: Rats were given ethanol i.p., Dx group: Doxorubicin (15 mg/kg), Mk group: Mk-886-treated rats given 0.6 mg/kg of Mk-886 i.p, and Z group: Zileuton-treated rats given zileuton 10 mg/kg i.p. Biochemical tests of the serum for ASAT and ALAT level were estimated. Serum glutathione (GSH) concentrations (μg/ml) were determined using GSH ELISA Kit, while serum malondialdehyde (MDA) concentrations (ng/ml) were determined using MDA ELISA Kit. Livers were removed from each rat and fixed in 10% neutral-buffered formalin and embedded in paraffin for histopathological studies. Results: MK- and zileuton-treated groups showed higher GSH levels and lower MDA levels as compared with Dx-treated group. MK-886 associated with significant p<0.05 decreased the liver enzymes in comparison with doxorubicin-treated rats. Zileuton showed insignificant (p>0.05) changes. The liver tissues that treated with Dx only showed several histopathological changes such as moderate sinusoidal dilation, vacuolation, mild-to-moderate hepatocyte necrosis/degeneration and inflammatory cell infiltration, and severe congestion. Liver tissues that treated by zileuton with Dx showed sinusoidal dilation, vacuolation, mild congestion, and inflammatory cell infiltration, while those treated with Mk-886 plus Dx showed nearly normal liver pathophysiology. Conclusion: It has been concluded that Zileuton and MK-886 have protective effects against hepatic damage induced by doxorubicin.
Micropropagation of Cymbidium elegans Lindl . Through Protocorm and Shoot Tip Culture

An efficient protocol for in vitro seed germination and micropropagation of Cymbidium elegans Lindl. was established. Micropropagation was assessed on 0.8% (w/v) agar solidified MS and MS supplemented with different concentrations and combinations of two plant growth regulators (PGRs) i.e. BAP and NAA. MS medium supplemented with BAP (1 mg/l) was found to be most appropriate for germination of seed of C. elegans and production of green protocorms. MS + BAP (1 mg/l) + NAA (0.5 mg/l) was the most ideal condition for the multiplication of protocorms. Callus induction was vigorous from protocorm segment on MS + BAP (1.5 mg/l). From shoot tip explants, maximum number of healthy shoots was reported on MS + BAP (1.0 mg/l) + NAA (0.5 mg/l). MS + IBA (0.5 mg/l) was the most efficient for the development of maximum number of roots. This technique may be applied for the mass propagation of this species, which has been highly exploited for commercial use.
In vitro mass propagation of Plumbago zeylanica L., through direct organogenesis

An efficient protocol was developed for in vitro mass propagation of an important medicinal shrub, Plumbago zeylanica L. , (Plumbaginaceae) through direct organogenesis using shoot tip and nodal explants. Best shoot induction was observed on MS basal medium supplemented with 0.5 mg/l BAP, in which 86.4% of nodal explants responded to produce maximum number (12.4 ± 0.66) of shoots per culture. In vitro raised shoots rooted on half strength MS medium with 0.5 mg/l IAA. For acclimatization and transplantation, the plantlets in the rooted culture tubes were kept in normal room temperature for 7 days before transplanting in pots where plantlets were reared for three weeks. The survival rate of regenerated plantlets was 85%. DOI: http://dx.doi. org/10.3329/bjsir.v47i3. 13063 Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 47(3) , 297-302 2012
Cytochrome C inhibits tumor growth and predicts favorable prognosis in clear cell renal cell carcinoma

Cytochrome C (Cyto C), a multifunctional enzyme, has been demonstrated to be associated with cell apoptosis and respiration. Accumulating evidence has revealed that serum Cyto C is an effective indicator in evaluating the effect of chemotherapy. However, to the best of our knowledge, the clinical significance of Cyto C and its role in cell growth and apoptosis in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (CCRCC) remain unknown. In the present study, Cyto C expression was detected in 150 CCRCC and 30 normal tissues samples via immunohistochemistry. The results demonstrated that Cyto C protein expression levels in CCRCC tissues were downregulated compared with those in corresponding normal tissues. In addition, it was revealed that Cyto C expression was negatively associated with TNM stage. Further analyses revealed that patients with CCRCC and low Cyto C expression levels had a shorter survival time than those with high Cyto C expression. Multivariate analyses indicated that high Cyto C expression levels were an independent prognostic factor for survival. Functionally, overexpression of Cyto C effectively suppressed the growth of CCRCC cells and induced cell apoptosis, and knockdown of Cyto C reversed these effects. Finally, overexpression of Cyto C inhibited the tumor growth of CCRCC cells in vivo. Overall, the data of the present study indicated that Cyto C may be a novel prognostic biomarker and acted as a regulator of tumor growth in CCRCC.
Use of Internal Information, External Information Acquisition and Customs Underreporting

This paper identifies opportunities for improving the performance of revenue-collection authorities. To detect and combat fraud, we argue that revenue-collection authorities should, notably in the absence of reliable third-party information, exploit non-usual sources of information. Specifically, our micro-level study of customs evasion provides evidence that using any internal or external available source of information facilitates customsenforcement. Estimates highlight that exploiting historical data and/or relying on an information provider - a pre-shipment inspection company - significantly reduces evasion in Cameroon. The potential endogeneity of pre-shipment inspections is addressed by using instrumental variables. Results are robust to a variety of additional checks.