Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
SATELLITE VIDEO RESOLUTION ENHANCEMENT USING DUAL TREE COMPLEX WAVELET TRANSFORM

Video Resolution enhancement (RE) schemes which are based on wavelets have an advantage over conventional methods which suffer from the losing of high frequency contents which causes blurring. The discrete wavelet transform-based (DWT) RE scheme generates artifacts due to a DWT shift-variant property. A wavelet-domain approach based on dual-tree complex wavelet transform (DT-CWT) is proposed for RE of the satellite videos. A satellite Video is decomposed by DT-CWT to obtain high-frequency subbands. The high frequency subbands and the low-resolution (LR) input video are interpolated and the high frequency subbands are passed through a low pass filter. The filtered high-frequency subbands and the LR input video are combined using inverse DT-CWT to obtain a resolution-enhanced video. Objective and subjective analyses reveal superiority of the proposed technique over the conventional and state-of-the-art RE techniques.
Study on the partial replacement of fine aggregate using induction furnace slag

This paper highlights the feasibility study on the utilization of induction furnace slag as an alternative for conventional fine aggregate. In this study the compressive strength characteristics of mortar and concrete made with partial replacement of fine aggregate using induction furnace slag was considered. For the experimental investigation, mixes were prepared with fine aggregate replacement using 20 percent, 30 percent, 40 percent, 50 percent and 60 percent induction furnace slag. Compressive strength test on mortar and concrete were conducted and the test results indicated that fine aggregate replacement using 30 percent induction furnace showed a better performance compared to control mix.
A Correlational Study of Bronchial Brushing With Bronchoscopic Biopsy in Diagnosis of Malignant Lung Neoplasms

Lung cancer is one of the commonest cancer and cause of cancer related deaths all over the world . According to recent studies the incidence is on the rise in women. Several studies however have demonstrated that early detection, localisation and aggressive treatment of lung cancer results in five year survival rate of 70 to 80%. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy has an excellent result in diagnosis of lung cancer when combined with brushing cytology & biopsy . A total of 51 cases, clinically & radiologically suspected of lung cancer, undergoing brush cytology and bronchial biopsy done, were included in this study. Suspected lung cancer biopsies were included in this prospective and retrospective study on whom bronchoscopy was performed specimens were collected over the period of 6 year. Bronchial brushing, biopsy specimens were collected & processed accordingly. Out of 51 suspected lung cancer cases, the most common was the squamous cell carcinoma (68.62%), followed by adenocarcinoma (17.64%), small cell carcinoma (11.76%) and negative for malignancy 1(1.51%). Thus, cytohistological correlation was done in 51 suspected lung cancer cases. Bronchial biopsy has better detection rate than brushing cytology in this study. Bronchial brushing cytology is an inexpensive, less invasive, quick and effective diagnostic tool in detection of lung cancer. However combination of these modalities gives higher detection rate for bronchoscopically visible tumor. Therefore, bronchial brush cytology should be performed whenever possible in all suspected cases of lung cancer.
COMPARISON OF SERUM GLUCOSE AND SALIVARY GLUCOSE IN DIABETIC PATIENTS

Introduction: salivary gland functioning and thus alters the salivary constituents. For many years the question of the presence of glucose in saliva has been a subject of debate and o between serum glucose and salivary glucose in diabetics. Hence, the purpose of this study was to estimate and correlate salivary glucose concentration and serum glucose concentration in diabetics and healthy controls. Materials and Methods: included in the study. Blood and saliva samples from both the groups were collected at least two hours after the breakfast. The samples were centrifuged and subjected to glucose analysis. group, the samples were collected again after the control of diabetes mellitus. The statistical comparisons were performed using paired and unpaired Results: before the treatment and also after the control of diabetes. The correlation between salivary glucose and serum glucose was also highly significant in controls. it has an added advantage of being non invasive procedure with no need of special compared with collection of blood.
Effects of Radiation on MHD Boundary Layer Flow of Combined Heat and Mass Transfer over a Moving Inclined Plate in a Porous Medium with Suction and Viscous Dissipation in Presence of Hall Current and Chemical Reaction

This paper analyzes the chemical reaction and radiation effects on heat and mass flow over a moving inclined plate in porous medium with suction and viscous dissipation in presence of Hall current. A suitable similarity transformation is used to transform the nonlinear system of partial differential equations into a system of ordinary differential equations.to solve the resultant system a well tested numerical technique Runge-Kutta fourth order is used along with shooting technique. The behavior of primary and secondary velocities, temperature and concentration for variations in thermo physical parameters are presented in graphs. transfer in magnetohydrodynamic boundary layer The values of skin friction coefficient, Nusselt number and Sherwood number are also computed and are reported in tables. Keywords-heat and mass transfer-MHDradiationviscous dissipation-chemical reaction
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND UPTAKE OF HIV VOLUNTARY COUNSELLING AND TESTING AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN A TERTIARY INSTITUTION IN OWERRI, IMO STATE

Background: Adolescents and young people represent a rapidly growing share of people living with HIV worldwide and constitute a significant number of undergraduates in tertiary institutions who are vulnerable to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection; as their relative independence and lifestyle within these institutions predispose them to poor reproductive health choices and behaviours. And HIV Voluntary Counselling and Testing (HVCT), is critical in HIV prevention, identification and early linkage to treatment. Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude towards and uptake of HIV Voluntary Counselling and Testing among undergraduates of Imo State University. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted using multi-stage sampling and 750 undergraduates were selected. A pretested semi structured self-administered and anonymous questionnaire was designed and used. Data was presented through frequency tables and charts, statistical inference was with chi-square at p < 0.05. , and Odds ratio cum Confidence interval. Results: About 99% were aware of HVCT, and 58% had poor overall HVCT knowledge, about 80% had good overall attitude, while HVCT uptake rate was 33%. Confidential access would improve uptake, and knowledge of HVCT was significantly associated with its uptake (p = 0.000, OR=2.31, 95% CI: 1.53 – 3.49). Conclusion: The knowledge and uptake of HVCT were poor in this study, it is recommended that interventions towards improving HVCT uptake should target increasing HVCT knowledge and providing confidential access among adolescents and young adults.
SEASONAL VARIATIONS OF ZOOPLANKTON DIVERSITY IN MUTHUPET ESTUARY, SOUTH EAST COAST OF INDIA

The seasonal variations of primary and net production were studied during July 2014 to June 2015 in Muthupet mangroves (Lat.10° 46' N; Long.79° 51’E ) south east coast of India. Throughout the study period, a total of 17 species of zooplankton in Muthupet estuary were identified. The copepods constituted the major component of the zooplankton population throughout the study period. The cladocerans like Daphina sp. and Monia sp. were recorded during the monsoon and post monsoon periods in Muthupet estuary. In the present study, Acrocalanus gracilis, Acartia kempi, Microstella sp. , Paracalanus parvus, Tintinnopsis phillipensis. T.tocannitinensis. Daphina sp. , Monia sp. , Brachionus sp. , Keretella, Lucifer hanseni, nauplii of copepods, veliger of gastropods, zoea of crabs, eggs of fishes, Acaratia erthrea and Dictyocysta eseshaiyai were found in Muthupet estuary. The population density in Muthupet estuary ranged from a minimum of 8690 individuals/m 3 in November 2014 to the maximum of 79950 individuals/m 3 in June 2015. Annual average population densities of zooplankton were higher in Muthupet estuary. In general, the seasonal mean population density was maximum during summer and pre monsoon periods. Minimum population density was found during monsoon period.
Diclofenac induced alterations in the phospholipid levels in different tissues of fresh water fish, Channa punctatus

The extensive usage and improper disposal of pharmaceuticals have the potential to contaminate the water and sediments. Diclofenac is a widely prescribed non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that has been frequently detected in surface waters worldwide. There are evidences of its toxicity in aquatic organisms like phytoplankton, zooplankton and fish. The present study aims to investigate the biochemical alterations induced by Diclofenac in fresh water fish, Channa punctatus. Phospholipids, the major biochemical constituents of the cell membrane were taken as biomarkers. The acute toxicity assays were performed by exposing the fish to three different concentrations 5ppm, 25ppm and 50ppm of diclofenac. The effect was observed in different tissues like gill, liver, brain, muscle and kidney after 24h, 48h, 72h, and 96h of exposure with respect to control. Phospholipids were estimated by Zilversmidth and Davis method. Diclofenac exposure on fish at the set concentrations has caused reduction in the phospholipid level of different tissues when compared to control. The findings of the study assume that diclofenac causes biochemical alterations in fish which leads to the impairment of health status of the fish.
MODELING HYDROLOGICAL RESPONSE TO LAND USE CHANGE IN WATERSHEDS OF VITI LEVU ISLAND, FIJI

Effective watershed management and ecological restoration require a thorough knowledge of the hydrological processes going on in the watersheds. The impact of land use/land cover change over a 14 year period and human alterations on hydrological regimes of large catchments of Viti Levu, Fiji, was investigated with spatial and temporal datasets using hydrologic simulation model, coupled with remote sensing techniques and geographic information system. The SWAT (Soil and Water assessment Tool) model was found to be useful in identifying the effect of land use changes on hydrological properties and changes of water balance components for five major watersheds of Viti Levu, Fiji. Given the complexities of the river basins and the large number of interactive processes taking place simultaneously and consecutively at different times and places within the study area, it is believable that the simulated results comply with the measurements satisfactorily. More importantly this study revealed that land use/land cover plays a dominant role in changing basin hydrology. The resulting predictions of annual hydrological response for the year 1992, 1999, 2003 and 2007 indicate that the greatest impact of land use change was on the amount of surface runoff. The increased surface runoff can be attributed to the fact that in 2007 the soil was poorly covered or even bare, so interception was lower and the curve number higher than in the reference year 1993. This watershed scale analysis is important to provide significant information on the hydrological consequences of land use/cover practices and climate trends with the accompanying implication on surrounding coastal ecosystem health.
A Study on Determinants of Customer Satisfaction towards Service Providers Attentiveness in Casual Dining Restaurants

This study was designed to examine to what extent does a service provider attentiveness is importance towards customer satisfaction. Through personally administered questionnaires, a significant of data was gathered. This research study was carried out in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. Concerning the area of the research, five numbers of casual dining have been chosen in order to collect relevant information. Thus, 44 customers from each restaurant were expected to be surveyed and this would come to a total of 220 respondents thus would give reliable and meaningful results. A series of analyses looking at frequencies and mean scores statistics was undertaken. Results revealed that customers of each restaurant are satisfied with the overall quality of service delivery, service provider attitude, personal hygiene and restaurant environment. Despite these, the most outstanding result obtained is related to service delivery. In addition, the results revealed that if the service provider attentiveness increased this strongly influenced a customer satisfaction and their attention to repeat patronization. This scenario highlights several important points that should be acted on by most of the casual dining restaurants operators to understand customer needs better.
THE STATIC PERIOSTEAL DISTRACTION WITH PLASMA RICH IN GROWTH FACTORS (PRGFS) IN HORIZONTAL AUGMENTATION OF THE MANDIBLE: CLINICAL STUDY

The purpose: This study was aimed to evaluate the role of static periosteal distraction with plasma rich in growth factors (PRGFs) in horizontal augmentation of the mandible. Materials and methods: Ten patients who needed horizontal augmentation of the mandible were included in this study, the periosteum was distracted by using a titanium mesh which fixed 3-4 mm apart from the buccul surface of the mandible with two 7 mm titanium screws. The space between the surface of bone and titanium mesh was filled with PRGFS soaked onto a pre-cut absorbable collagen sponge. Alveolar bone width was measured before the operation and after 4 month of healing period. Additionally, bone cores were harvested after 4 months from three patients and prepared for histologic evaluation. Results: The mean of alveolar bone width value (T1+T2+T3/3) was 3.7±0.43 before surgery and 6.2±0.35 after surgery. There were significant differences in alveolar bone width at all measured sites (T1,T2,T3) before and after surgery. Additionally, Histological analysis of JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC RESEARCH FOR MULTIDISCIPLINARY Impact Factor 3.114, ISSN: 2320-5083, Volume 5, Issue 2, March 2017 77 www.jiarm. com specimens extracted from the distraction sites showed a newly formed bone between the cortical bone and the mesh plate. Conclusion: The static Periosteal distraction with plasma rich in growth factors (PRGFs) could be considered as a reliable technique for bone in horizontal augmentation of the mandible.
REVISITING CARDIOPROTECTIVE ROLE OF CURCUMINOIDS: A COMPARISON OF CARDIAC OUTPUT, POSITIVE INOTROPIC, AND NEGATIVE CHRONOTROPIC EFFECTS IN ISOLATED PERFUSED FROG HEART PREPARATION

Curcuminoids, a curcumin (C), demethoxycurcumin (DMC) and bisdemethoxycurcumin (BDMC) were isolated from Curcuma longa L. (C. longa L) by column chromatography and evaluated for relative cardioprotective potential in isolated frog heart preparation. Although DMC and BDMC are also principal curcuminoids but most of the studies reported on the cardioprotective role of C. longa L include C as effective and bioactive curcuminoid, thus DMC and BDMC were less explored. Based on our study, the results suggest that curcuminoids (C, DMC and BDMC) could exhibit cardioprotective activity as evidenced by improved hemodynamic variables such as cardiac output, positive inotropic and negative chronotropic effects. Our results demonstrated that the C has more significant effect on cardiac output, DMC exhibited enhanced negative chronotropic effect (increased heart rate), World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research SJIF Impact Factor 8.074 Volume 8, Issue 1, 121-140. Research Article ISSN 2277– 7105 Article Received on 27 October 2018, Revised on 17 Nov. 2018, Accepted on 07 Dec. 2018 DOI: 10.20959/wjpr20191-13797 *Corresponding Author Dr. Vasudeva Rao Avupati Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, 18 Jalan Jalil Perkasa, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Effect of Hirsutum Cotton to High Plant Density and Fertilizer Doses on Yield and Nutrient Uptake under Rainfed Condition

The manipulation of plant density and crop spacing is a time tested agronomic technique to improve yield and profitability (Venugopalan et al., 2013). As plant density increases the cumulative demand for sunlight, water and nutrient uptake increases and leading to more rapid canopy closure and decreased soil water evaporation and weed competition is becoming popular to address water scarcity challenges. The plant density and spatial arrangement of cotton plants continues to be topics of cotton research world-wide and India is no exception. It is widely accepted that International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7692 Special Issue-6 pp. 2653-2658 Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas. com
Comparing Oracle Spatial and Postgres PostGIS

Spatial data is the data or information that identifies the geometry information of an object or location in space thus alternatively referred as geospatial data. More commonly it is description of objects in space. A spatial database is a database with additional capabilities for handling spatial data. This document talks about Oracle Spatial, which is a set of features provided by Oracle to access and manipulate spatial data. The main contribution of the work is that, it compares experimentally, the performance of Oracle Spatial from Oracle and Postgres PostGIS , an open source database software used to handle spatial data. Performance is measured and conclusions are drawn upon. A comparison between traditional DBMS and spatial database is also done and reasons are provided as to why a traditional DBMS is inefficient to store spatial data.
Awareness and Utilization of Geriatric Welfare Services among Elderly in Nainital District of Uttarakhand

"Introduction: Population ageing is an important emerging demo-graphic phenomenon in India. The wide gamuts of social, psycho-emotional and financial correlates determine the medical problems in elderly which need to be addressed. Thus this study was undertaken to know the awareness and utilization of geriatric welfare services among elderly in Nainital district of Uttarakhand. Methods: A community based cross-sectional study was conduct-ed in the rural areas of Haldwani, Nainital district of Uttarakhand. 440 elderly populations were selected by two stage sampling tech-nique. Data was collected using interview method and analysis was done using SPSS v 16. Chi square test was used and p value < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: Majority of the elderly were in 60-69 years of age group, female elderly outnumbered male. Most of the elderly were illiterate, not working, married, belongs to class III and were financially dependent on their family. The awareness for old age pension scheme was seen in 97.3% while19.7% was utilizing it. The awareness and utilization of other services was poor. Conclusion: The awareness about geriatric welfare services was low. Also the utilization of these services among elderly was very poor. The rural setting might be one of the causes for it. "
Monopole Antenna using Switchable PIN Diode for WLAN Application

In this paper, the Reconfigurable concept has been used to produced dual polarized wideband monopole antenna for WLAN Applications. Conducting Upper edge strips are used to connect to the partial ground plane providing the necessary additional modes for circu lar polarization. Linear polarization, right-handcircular (RHCP) or left -handcircular(LHCP) polarizat ion can be realized using only two PIN diodes, which connect to the ground plane, minimizing their effect on Radiation characteristics. The antenna has been designed on FR4epoxy substrate of dielectric constant is 4.4 and thickness is 1.53mm & itʹs dimension is 48mm × 48mm ×1.6 mm. The antenna has an excellent axial ratio bandwidth (< 3 dB) of 8.1%. The proposed antenna exhib its a much higher impedance bandwidth (1.6823.22GHz) of about 58.33% (S11 < −10 dB) and also yields return loss better than −15dB in the useful range of circular polarization. The simulated radiat ion of antenna in azimuth plane is nearly omnidirectional. The radiat ion pattern, Axial rat io, Return loss, VSWR and Bandwidth of the proposed antenna are described and simulated using HFSS software package.
Adherence among psychiatric outpatients in psychiatric hospital Uselu, Benin City, Nigeria

Patients adherence studies are essential for evaluating the quality of care delivery of a health facility and patients’ role in improving their conditions. To determine the adherence level of psychiatric out-patients to prescribed medications and impacting factors. A cross-sectional study was done from April to September, 2013. Consecutive sampling method was used for data collection. A total of 250 adult patients (18years and above) attending the psychiatric clinic with various psychiatric illnesses participated in the study. A well-structured self-report 10-item Medication Adherence Rating Scale (MARS) was used. Information gathered were socio demographics and clinical variables affecting patient’s adherence to medications. Data was analyzed with respect to gender, adherence level and factors affecting patient’s adherence. Patients’ adherence to psychotropic medication was 63.6% and affecting factors were amount spent per clinic visit, perception of social support, alcohol intake, medications side-effects existing denial of illness and use of traditional medicine. Adherence level to psychotropic medications was high and affecting factors were amount spent per clinic visit, perception of social support alcohol intake, medication side-effects, existing denial of illness, insight into illness, use of alternative and/ or traditional medicine.
An Assessment of the Variance in Patient’s Knowledge of Dental ImplantTreatment for Replacement Missing Teeth in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Results: The answers to the 10-point scale were normally distributed (range = 1 to 7; median = 4.00; mean = 4.09; 95% CI = 3.94, 4.24). Most (369, 84.9%) of the patients achieved poor scores (≤ 5). The patients who achieved lower than average scores tended to be male, more than 40 years old, reside in rural areas, be smokers, and have a high-school education. They also tended to be retired, not to suffer from a systemic disease, and not to acquire information from dentists.
Study of Radiation Induced Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer in Conformal Versus Conventional Radiotherapy

Introduction: Head and neck cancers are most common cancers in india. Radiotherapy is common modality of treatment. Xerostomia is most common late side effect of Radiotherapy. The aim is to compare it in conformal and conventional radiotherapy. Materials and methods: Head and neck cancer patients presented to department of Radiotherapy in MNJ Institute of Oncology and RCC during period of 2013-2015 were recruited in present study.22 patients were allotted in conventional arm and 20 patients in IMRT arm.xerostomia after Radiation therapy was assessed subjectively by using xerostomia related questionnaire and objectively by comparing the salivaryglandfunctioningusing quantitative salivary gland scintigraphy(QSGS). Results: Analysis of QOL related questionnaire showed mean score of 8.5in conventional arm and mean score of 4.8 in IMRT arm with p value=0.003. Analysis of EF% showed baseline EF% of 48.47 and follow up EF% of 3.86 in conventional arm whereas baseline EF% of 47.49 and follow up EF% of 15.36 in IMRT arm with pvalue of 0.001. Conclusion: Xerostomia can be reduced with Conformal Radiotherapy like IMRT which improves the quality of life of patients after irradiation to Head and Neck region.