Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Biological and environmental profiling of three Philippines Tetrastigma species (Vitaceae) in northeastern Cagayan, Luzon, Philippines

Abstract. Opena JM, Maramag CL, Alicay CB, Baloloy MV, Gaspar CA, Jr Pacris FA, Torres JS, Sumer LB, Bayani GU, Sotto RC. 2021. Biological and environmental profiling of three Philippine Tetrastigma species (Vitaceae) in northeastern Cagayan, Luzon, Philippines. Biodiversitas 22: 2956-2970. Tetrastigma species have considerable attention because of their medicinal importance, but little is known about these Philippine species. This study provides information on the biological (morphological, phytochemicals, nutritional, antimicrobial characterization) and environmental (diversity, distribution, growing environment, soil characteristics) profiles of the three Philippine Tetrastigma species namely, Tetrastigma ellipticum Merr. , Tetrastigma harmandii Planch. , and Tetrastigma loheri Gagnep. Tetrastigma harmandii growing in various habitats were widely distributed throughout northeastern Cagayan, while T. ellipticum and T. loheri were found only in the mountain forests of the northernmost part of northeastern Cagayan. Tetrastigma ellipticum was found only in Mt. Cagua forests and volcano, while T. loheri was found growing in the forests of Palaui Island, Buwacag mountain, and Mt. Cagua. Most of the plant species growing within the Tetrastigma environments were native and endemic trees. Mountain species of Tetrastigma (T. ellipticum and T. loheri) grew in extremely acidic soils with high organic matter content. More secondary metabolites were detected in T. ellipticum, which was the only species among the three Tetrastigma species to contain alkaloids, flavonoids, and anthocyanin. Saponins were detected only in T. harmandii. Steroids were not detected in the three species. Moreover, T. harmandii was the only species to have an antibacterial property against Staphylococcus aureus and a slight inhibiting activity against Klebsiella aerogenes. Between the two edible Tetrastigma species, T. harmandii contains more macronutrients and micronutrients, while T. loheri contains higher crude protein, crude fat, and crude fiber.
Deep Reinforcement Learning for Crazyhouse

There has been recent successes in learning the board games Go, chess and shogi most notably by the algorithm introduced as AlphaZero. Subsequently, independent researchers and enthusiasts partially replicated the achievement in the aforementioned domains. Moreover, different board game types have been evaluated by either exclusively using reinforcement, supervised learning or a mixture between the two. The main hindrance for achieving good performance for complex games is the data requirement for reinforcement learning and the associated hardware requirements. In this work we provide a throughout overview in applying reinforcement learning for the chess variant crazyhouse while aiming to reduce the amount of required data to achieve significant progress. Additionally, we present an extended input representation to support additional seven chess variants and evaluate whether it is advantageous to train a model for multiple variants at once. Lastly, the playing behaviour after 50th model updates in the reinforcement learning loop is evaluated in 100matches between the latest development version of the strong open source chess engine Stockfish. We demonstrate that CrazyAra surpassed Stockfish in crazyhouse (61 wins, 3 draws, 36 defeats) by using one million self-play games which were generated in 18 days using three V100 GPUs when starting with a network trained on human games.
Exploring Stakeholder Perceptions of Quality Early Childhood Education in Private Day Care Centers in Ghana: A Qualitative Approach

In Ghana, despite increasing enrolment, majority of children do not have access to quality early childhood education. The lack of a context-specific and culturally relevant definition of quality in early childhood education is one of the challenges stakeholders face in promoting quality standards in Ghana. In this paper, we use data collected through qualitative semistructured interviews to explore stakeholder definition of quality in early childhood education, the implications of quality, and the key characteristics emphasized in recruiting teachers into quality early childhood education. For the participants, quality early childhood education embodies three key components: safety, nutrition, and teaching. Cognitive development, social skills, and leadership abilities were emphasized as some of the benefits of quality early childhood education for children. Regarding the recruitment of teachers, participants emphasized tertiary education rather than attitudinal and behavioral qualities as relevant for teachers in early childhood education. In view of the emphasis placed on nutrition in defining quality, we recommend that advocacy groups must ensure that the government’s school feeding program extends to day care centers. This will go a long way to ensure that children from poor households are not excluded from the benefits of quality early childhood education.
RT-RCG: Neural Network and Accelerator Search Towards Effective and Real-time ECG Reconstruction from Intracardiac Electrograms

There exists a gap in terms of the signals provided by pacemakers (i.e., intracardiac electrogram (EGM)) and the signals doctors use (i.e., 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG)) to diagnose abnormal rhythms. Therefore, the former, even if remotely transmitted, are not sufficient for doctors to provide a precise diagnosis, let alone make a timely intervention. To close this gap and make a heuristic step towards real-time critical intervention in instant response to irregular and infrequent ventricular rhythms, we propose a new framework dubbed RT-RCG to automatically search for (1) efficient Deep Neural Network (DNN) structures and then (2) corresponding accelerators, to enable Real-Time and high-quality Reconstruction of ECG signals from EGM signals. Specifically, RT-RCG proposes a new DNN search space tailored for ECG reconstruction from EGM signals and incorporates a differentiable acceleration search (DAS) engine to efficiently navigate over the large and discrete accelerator design space to generate optimized accelerators. Extensive experiments and ablation studies under various settings consistently validate the effectiveness of our RT-RCG. To the best of our knowledge, RT-RCG is the first to leverage neural architecture search (NAS) to simultaneously tackle both reconstruction efficacy and efficiency.
New notions of triple sequences on ideal spaces in metric spaces

In this paper, the concepts of $ I_{3} $-localized and $ I_{3}^{*} $-localized sequences in metric spaces are introduced. Furthermore, some properties related to the $ I_{3} $-localized and $ I_{3} $-Cauchy sequences are proved. Otherwise, the notions of uniformly $ I_{3} $-localized sequences in metric spaces are defined.
Is Generosity Time-Inconsistent? Present Bias across Individual and Social Contexts

Abstract We investigate dynamically inconsistent time preferences across contexts with and without interpersonal trade-offs. In a longitudinal experiment, participants make a series of intertemporal allocation decisions of real-effort tasks between themselves and another person. Our results reveal that agents are present-biased when making choices that affect only themselves but not when choosing on behalf of others. Despite this asymmetry, we find no evidence for time-inconsistent generosity, that is, when choices involve trade-offs between one's own and others' consumption. Structural estimations reveal no individual-level correlation of present bias across contexts. Discounting in social situations thus seems to be conceptually different from discounting in individual situations.
Crop pangenomes

Progress in genome sequencing, assembly and analysis allows for a deeper study of agricultural plants’ chromosome structures, gene identification and annotation. The published genomes of agricultural plants proved to be a valuable tool for studing gene functions and for marker-assisted and genomic selection. However, large structural genome changes, including gene copy number variations (CNVs) and gene presence/absence variations (PAVs), prevail in crops. These genomic variations play an important role in the functional set of genes and the gene composition in individuals of the same species and provide the genetic determination of the agronomically important crops properties. A high degree of genomic variation observed indicates that single reference genomes do not represent the diversity within a species, leading to the pangenome concept. The pangenome represents information about all genes in a taxon: those that are common to all taxon members and those that are variable and are partially or completely specific for particular individuals. Pangenome sequencing and analysis technologies provide a large-scale study of genomic variation and resources for an evolutionary research, functional genomics and crop breeding. This review provides an analysis of agricultural plants’ pangenome studies. Pangenome structural features, methods and programs for bioinformatic analysis of pangenomic data are described
Effect of Evidence-Based Nursing intervention on Quality of Sexual Function among Vaginal introitus laxity Women

Vaginal laxity is a significant issue affect women, long-term physical and psychological consequences may occur, including loss of sensation and sexual dissatisfaction. An evidence-based nursing intervention as pelvic floor muscle exercises was effective in improving the quality of sexual function among women with vaginal laxity. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the evidence-based nursing intervention on quality of sexual function among vaginal introitus laxity women. An intervention research design (time series) was adopted. A purposive sampling technique was used to recruit 60 women at gynecological outpatient and family planning clinics in Ain Shams Maternity Hospital. Four tools of data collection were used: Self-Administered Questionnaire, Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Female Sexual Distress (FSD-R), and Self-reported changing in sexuality post-intervention tool. Results: revealed that there were statistically significant improvements in the total (FSFI) mean score and the total (FSD-R) mean score after the intervention at (P < 0.001). In addition, women reported positive changing in their sexuality by the increase in the sexual activity, intercourse frequency, and satisfaction, and decreased the sexual difficulties. Conclusion: the Sexual function of women with vaginal introitus laxity was improved post 3 and 6 months of the intervention. This indicates that vaginal tightening with exercises had a positive effect on the sexual function in women. However, it will take a long period and need to give a good effect. Recommendation: Sexual relation counseling for the couples should be an integral part of the gynecological treatment in the hospitals especially for cases with sexual dysfunction.
Who Should Decide? Decision-Making Preferences for Primary HPV Testing for Cervical Cancer Screening Among U.S. Women

Revised U.S. guidelines for cervical cancer screening provide the option of primary human papillomavirus (HPV) testing, Pap testing, or co-testing. Primary HPV testing has not yet been an option for American women, and women may be reluctant to change screening methods. The purpose of this study was to assess correlates of women’s preferences for primary HPV testing decision-making (self, provider, or shared) for cervical cancer screening. Women, aged 30-65, completed an online survey in June of 2018 (n = 812). The outcome variable was preference for decision-making for an HPV test instead of a Pap test on a scale of, healthcare provider, me, or shared. Predictor variables included testing attitudes, social norms, information seeking, previous screening, and socio-demographics. Women who disagreed that people important to them think that they should get the HPV test instead of a Pap test, who were not willing to receive an HPV test instead of a Pap test, and who did not receive HPV vaccinations were less likely to include a provider in their decision-making. In contrast, women who were not up-to-date with their cervical cancer screenings, who had some college or technical level education, or who were over 50 years of age were more likely to prefer to have a healthcare provider included in their decision-making process. While some variation was discovered, women mostly preferred a shared decision or personal decision for HPV testing. Resources to facilitate the decision-making process about this new option for cervical cancer screening are needed.
REMOVAL OF CHROMIUM (VI) FROM AQUEOUS SOLUTION BY ULMUS LEAVES

Cr (VI) adsorption characteristics of Ulmus leaves (UL) and their ash were examined as a function of contact time, initial pH, and initial metal ion concentration. Batch adsorption experiments were performed. The effects of Ca 2+ , Mg 2+ , Na + and K + on adsorption were studied. Maximum removal was achieved in the pH=7, contact time of 60 minutes and with initial Cr (VI) concentration of 2 mg/L. Because at pH ≥6.5 ,precipitation of chromium may take place, optimum pH was selected at 6. Maximum adsorption rate values were found at the first 60 min at pH= 6. The effect of the adsorbent on COD removal from aqueous solution showed that 2g/L of adsorbent caused 130 and 75 mg /L increase in COD of deionized water in 60 min for UL and its ash, respectively. The chromium adsorption data obtained under the optimum condition were described by the Langmuir and Freundlich isotherms. Studies showed that the Langmuir adsorption model better fitted than Freundlich, with R 2 >0.99. Also UL ash was more efficient than living leaves in removing chromium from aqueous solution.
Pharmacological insight into possible treatment agents for the lethal Covid-19 pandemic in Kurdistan region- Iraq

The magnitude of the risks in the face of the COVID-19 disease is increasing every day, and foreshadowing a catastrophe facing humanity. It is clear, the levels of health services in different countries around the world are very different, therefore there will be many health risks in countries that are suffering in terms of health services. The objective of this study was to compare different therapy for patients with severe coronaviruses diseases (COVID-19). Nowadays, different medicines have been used to reduce the severity of symptoms of this disease such as Ribavirin, Chloroquine, Arbidol, Lopinavir/Ritonavir, Favipiravir, Remdesivir, Azithromycin, and Sputnik V. These medications are used in every region of the world to make some progress in finding a solution to (COVID-19), including Kurdistan region which is in the north of Iraq. As is the case in most third world countries, the health service is not at the required level, and despite that, we were able to make a comprehensive list of medicines used in many countries of the world and here in Kurdistan, Iraq. In addition to this narrative and comparison of the best medication used to treat this pandemic, we also surveyed the opinions of over 100 people on the medicines discussed in this study throughout their treatment. The medicinal properties of medications used for COVID-19 and the results of their use on humans were studied in this review to promote appropriate medications for the treatment of coronavirus.
Identification and Characterization of Aerobic Bacteria Isolated from Normally Sterile Body Sites of Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Ajmer, India

The widespread use of antibiotics has led to the emergence of antimicrobial pathogens that contribute to illness and death. This study was aimed at examining the differentiation of bacterial pathogens and their drug susceptibility patterns from normally sterile body sites of Patients from inpatients and outpatients attending a tertiary care centre. Methods and Material: A cross sectional study was conducted at JLN Hospital Ajmer from January to June, 2017. Samples were collected from each study participant and inoculated into appropriate media. The bacterial pathogens were identified using standard microbiological methods. Antimicrobial susceptibility tests were performed using disk diffusion technique following Modified KirbyBauer method. Results: A total of 250 study subjects were included in the study with bacterial isolation rate of 69 (18.75%). Of all, 151 (60.8%) were males. Thirty eight (55%) of the isolates were Gram-negative, 29 (42%) were Gram-positive and 2 (3%) were BYC (Budding Yeast Cell). From the total isolates, Klebsiella species were the most predominant isolate 28/69 (28.98%) followed by Coagulase Negative Staphylococcus (24.64%) and Pseudomonas species (21.74%). Imipenem (93%) was found to be most effective drug against the Klebsiella species followed by amikacin (90%). While cefoperazone, ampicillin, ceftriaxone were least effective drugs against Klebsiella species. Imipenem (87%) was also the most effective drug against the Pseudomonas species. Moderately effective drugs were ciprofloxacin (73%), amikacin (60%) and piperacillin (47%). Least effective were ampicillin (13%) and ceftriaxone (13%). It was seen that vancomycin and linezolid were the most effective drugs for Gram positive organisms. Least sensitive drugs were cotrimoxazole, erythromycin and ampicillin. Penicillin showed 100% resistance. Conclusion: High prevalence of bacterial isolates was found, Klebsiella species being the most dominant. High rates of multiple drug resistance pathogens to the commonly used antimicrobial agents were isolated. Therefore, concerned bodies should properly monitor the choice of antibiotics to be used as prophylaxis and empiric treatment in the study area.
The Relationship Between in Service Training and Classroom Practices of Teachers at Primary School Level

This current research was aimed to examine the role of professional development in improving classroom practices of teachers to improve teaching learning process. The objectives of the study revolve around the perceived value teachers give to professional development programs and implementations strategies in the classroom after training. Using a cluster sampling technique, 237 teachers participated in the study. A self-developed survey instrument (45 items) and an observation checklist was used to collect data from respondents. Thirty observations were carried out in order to explore implementation strategies of the teachers after getting training. The results affirmed that professional development had a positive impact on the transformation of teachers’ pedagogical practices. The results of the observations also indicated a positive relationship between perceptions and practices of teachers. The results lead towards the recommendations of arranging more professional development opportunities for teachers in the public and private sector.
Technology Transfer and Competitive Advantage: The Managers’ Perspective

Achieving and sustaining competitive advantages is becoming extraordinarily difficult as strategic intangible resources are hidden from public consumption and information asymmetry rules a turbulence business environment. The how of competitive advantage debate revolves around different constructs but technology transfer (technology infrastructure, innovation, and adoption) constitutes the focus of this work. The paper argued from technology transfer proxies to explain firms’ competitive advantage through the knowledge lenses of managers. Crosssectional survey research design was adopted, the unit of analysis was randomly selected and data were collected from 90 managers of telecommunication companies in Lagos State, Nigeria through a validated questionnaire whose reliability was established. The study provided empirical evidences that a relationship exist between technology transfer dimensions (technology adoption, technology infrastructure, and technology innovation) and competitive advantage (r =0.582, p<0.05; 0.862, p<0.05; 0.684, p<0.05) and that these further affected significantly firms’ competitive advantage (Fstat.19.16, p-value 0.000) among the surveyed companies. The recommendation focused on technology transfer in the form of adoption, infrastructure and innovation within a business ecosystem to promote competitive advantage.
Determinants of fertility differentials in Burundi: evidence from the 2016-17 Burundi demographic and health survey

Introduction although fertility control remains a major priority for the Burundian government and most of its partners, few studies on Burundi´s fertility determinants are available to guide interventions. To address this gap, our study aims to examine the most factors influencing fertility differentials in Burundi by using the latest Burundi demographic and health survey data. Methods using data from the 2016-17 Burundi demographic and health survey, one-way analysis of variance was performed to describe variations in mean number of children ever born across categories of correlate variables. Then univariable and multivariable poisson regression analyses were carried out to identify the most factors influencing fertility differentials in Burundi. Results in our sample, the total number of children ever born ranged from 0 to 15 children by women with a mean number of 2.7 children (±2.8 SD). Factors such as urban residence (aIRR 0.769, 95% CI: 0.739 - 0.782, p = 0.008), increase in the level of education of both women and husbands (aIRRs of 0.718, 95% CI: 0.643 - 0.802, P<0.001 and 0.729, 95% CI: 0.711 - 0.763, p<0.001 respectively), no history of infant mortality experience (aIRR 0.722, 95% IC: 0.710 - 0.734, p<0.001) and increase in age at first marriage or first birth (aIRRs of 0.864, 95% CI: 0.837 - 0.891, P<0.001 and 0.812, 95% CI: 0.781 - 0.845, p<0.001 respectively) are associated with a low fertility rate while factors such as residence especially in Southern region (aIRR 1.129, 95% IC: 1.077 - 1.184, p<0.001), women and husband´s agricultural profession (aIRRs of 1.521, 95% CI: 1.429 - 1.568, P<0.001 and 1.294, 95% CI: 1.211 - 1.316, p<0.001 respectively), household poverty (aIRR 1.117, 95% IC: 1.080 - 1.155, p<0.001), lack of knowledge of any contraceptive method (aIRR 1.502, 95% IC: 1.494 - 1.564, p<0.001) and non-use of modern contraceptive methods (aIRR 1.583, 95% IC: 1.562 - 1.607, p<0.001) are associated with a high fertility rate. Conclusion the results of this study suggest that actions aimed at promoting education in general especially female education, improving child survival, women´s socio-economic status, agriculture mechanization and increasing number and scope of family planning services, could help reduce Burundi fertility rate.
Examining Factors Influencing Adoption of M-Payment: Extending UTAUT2 with Perceived Value

Tayyba Fatima1, Dr. Sadaf Kashif2, Dr. Muhammad Kamran3, Dr. Tahir Mumtaz Awan4*, 1Lecturer Business Administration, Iqra University, Islamabad Campus Park Road, Chak Shehzad, Islamabad, Pakistan, 2Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Iqra University, Islamabad Campus Islamabad, Pakistan, 3Assistant Professor, Warsaw University of Business, Warsaw, Poland, 4Assistant Professor of Marketing, Department of Management Sciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Park Road, Chak Shehzad, Islamabad, Pakistan, 44000, Corresponding Author* Email: 1tayyba@iqrauni.edu. pk, 2Sadaf.kashif2002@gmail.com, 3muhammad.kamran@wwsb.edu. pl 4*tahir_mumtaz@comsats.edu. pk