Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Pretreatments and enzymatic hydrolysis of sugarcane bagasse aiming at the enhancement of the yield of glucose and xylose

This work studied the enzymatic hydrolysis of sugarcane bagasse aiming at the production of glucose and xylose. The bagasse was subjected to two different pretreatments: combined acid and alkalinepretreatment and hydrogen peroxidepretreatment. The enzymatic hydrolysis was optimized and a kinetic study was carried out in a stirred tank reactor (STR) in batch mode. Optimal conditions were obtained by subjecting the bagasse to the hydrogen peroxide pretreatment followed by enzymatic hydrolysis. The addition of xylanases to the enzymatic mixture improved the production of fermentable sugars by 48%.
Relationship between Cartoon Violence and Aggressive Behavior among Primary School Children

Background: Cartoon violence causes significant changes on the behavior of children especially among primary school children such as aggressive behavior. Aim: Aim of this study was to assess the relationship between cartoon violence and aggressive behavior among primary school children. Research design: A descriptive design was utilized in this study. Setting: This study was conducted at selected primary governmental schools in Benha city at Qaliubiya Government. Sample: A multistage random sample from (400) children was taken from the previously mentioned setting by taken randomly one grade from selected school then taken all children from these grades. Tools: (I): A structured interviewing questionnaire sheet, (II): Attitude scale for children toward cartoon violence, (III): Aggression scale for children. Results: More than three quarters of the studied primary school children's had a positive attitude toward cartoon violence and more than half of them had severe level of aggression. Also, there was positive significance correlation between children’s attitude toward cartoon violence and their aggressive level. Conclusion: Cartoon violence influence positively on aggressive behavior among the primary school children as There was a positive significant correlation between cartoon violence and aggressive behavior among the studied primary school children. Recommendations: Parents should put consistent limits on hours per day of cartoon watching and encourage their children to do other physical and social activity such as reading, drawing and any sports in spite of spending time on cartoons watching.
Comparative Assessment of Robotic versus Classical Physical Therapy Using Muscle Strength and Ranges of Motion Testing in Neurological Diseases

The use of robotic systems in physical rehabilitation protocols has become increasingly attractive and has been given more focus in the last decade as a result of the high prevalence of motor deficits in the population, which is linked to an overburdened healthcare system. In accordance with current trends, three robotic devices have been designed, called ParReEx Elbow, ParReEx Wrist, and ASPIRE, which were designed to improve upper-limb medical recovery (shoulder, elbow, forearm, and wrist). The three automated systems were tested in a hospital setting with 23 patients (12 men and 11 women) suffering from motor deficits caused by various neurological diseases such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The patients were divided into three groups based on their pathology (vascular, extrapyramidal, and neuromuscular). Objective clinical measures, such as the Medical Research Council (MRC) scale, goniometry, and dynamometry, were used to compare pre- and post-rehabilitation assessments for both robotic-aided and manual physical rehabilitation therapy. The results of these tests showed that, with the exception of a few minor differences in muscular strength recovery, the robotic-assisted rehabilitation methods performed equally as well as the manual techniques, though only minor improvements were validated during short-term rehabilitation. The greatest achievements were obtained in the goniometric analysis where some rehabilitation amplitudes increased by over 40% in the vascular group, but the same analysis returned regressions in the neuromuscular group. The MRC scale analysis returned no significant differences, with most regressions occurring in the neuromuscular group. The dynamometric analysis mostly returned improvements, but the highest value evolution was 19.07%, which also in the vascular group. While the results were encouraging, more research is needed with a larger sample size and a longer study period in order to provide more information regarding the efficacy of both rehabilitation methods in neurological illnesses.
Managerial accounting tools and national culture: a study addressing small and medium Chinese entrepreneurs established in Brazil

Objective: This paper’s objective was to identify whether the frequency managerial accounting practices are implemented by Chinese small and medium entrepreneurs established in Brazil and the importance they assign to these practices is similar or different from Brazilian entrepreneurs. Additionally, the influence of national culture on Chinese entrepreneurs is verified through questions addressing national culture dimensions. Method: A questionnaire was applied in 131 firms, 68 of which owned by Chinese entrepreneurs established in Brazil and 63 firms owned by Brazilian entrepreneurs. Results: Brazilian entrepreneurs use more frequently and assign greater importance to managerial accounting tools. The test of hypotheses showed that the importance given to managerial accounting tools was significant in all four groups: budget, performance evaluation, decision-making information, and financial control and evaluation. Regarding the frequency of use, the test of hypotheses was significant for three groups: budget, decision-making information, and financial evaluation; no significant differences were found for performance evaluation. Contributions: This study contributes to clarifying how the national culture of immigrant entrepreneurs, in the specific case of small Chinese entrepreneurs, is related to the use and importance given to managerial accounting tools. Chinese entrepreneurs working in an environment different from their national environment maintain their cultural traits. Hence, their original national culture may influence how managerial accounting tools are used.
Mitigation of Nitrous Oxide Emission for Green Growth: An Empirical Approach using ARDL

A R T I C L E I N F O A B S T R A C T Article history: Received: 02 March, 2021 Accepted: 01 July, 2021 Online: 20 July, 2021 Although the perception of Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) has been thoroughly investigated, but there is inconsistency in the results. The relationship between nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions, financial development, economic growth, foreign direct investment, and electric power consumption in Bahrain over the period 1980 – 2012 is examined in this paper. The autoregressive distributed lags (ARDL) technique is employed to test for the cointegration in the long run. The results reveal a reversed U-shape long run relationship between N2O emissions and economic growth for Bahrain. Moreover, electric power consumption affects N2O emissions positively in the short and long run. Whereas foreign direct investments and financial development affects the emissions of N2O negatively. Therefore, Bahrain should assist households in installing solar cells to generate clean energy and enhance its financial sector.
Effect of Seed Tuber Piece Size and The Number of Eyes on Growth and Yield of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) تأثير حجم و عدد العيون فى درنات التقاوى على نمو و محصول البطاطس Solanum tuberosum L.

This research was done to evaluate the growth and yield of potato plants raised from seed tuber pieces (STP) containing one, two, three and four eyes, for ascertaining whether seed tuber pieces containing two eyes will sustain potato growth and yield indifferently from those of larger seed tuber pieces containing more eyes. Results indicated that number of stolons and leaves per plant, leaf area, plant fresh and dry weight, relative growth rate, net assimilation rate, crop growth rate, chlorophyll a, b as well as total chlorophylls, Number of tubers and total tuber yield per plant were decreased with decreasing number of eyes in the STP. However, final emergence percentage and total carotenoids content were not significantly affected. Nevertheless, number of tubers and total tuber yield per plant did not differ significantly neither between whole seed tubers and half seed tubers containing four eyes nor half STP containing three eyes and quarter STP containing two eyes. However, all these parameters were significantly lower in response to single-eye STP compared with those containing two eyes or more. From the economic point of view, cultivation of quarter STP containing two eyes instead of half STP containing four eyes represents 50 % conservation in the seed tubers used for only 13.5 % loss in tubers yield. So, it could be concluded that the gain in net income became substantiated by cultivation of quarter STP containing at least two eyes instead of larger seed tuber pieces, even that represents half of the seed tuber.
Cross-sectional study of COVID-19 knowledge, beliefs and prevention behaviours among adults in Senegal

Objectives The aim of the study was to explore COVID-19 beliefs and prevention behaviours in a francophone West African nation, Senegal. Design This was a cross-sectional analysis of survey data collected via a multimodal observational study. Participants Senegalese adults aged 18 years or older (n=1452). Primary and secondary outcome measures Primary outcome measures were COVID-19 prevention behaviours. Secondary outcome measures included COVID-19 knowledge and beliefs. Univariate, bivariate and multivariate statistics were generated to describe the sample and explore potential correlations. Setting Participants from Senegal were recruited online and telephonically between June and August 2020. Results Mask wearing, hand washing and use of hand sanitiser were most frequently reported. Social distancing and staying at home were also reported although to a lower degree. Knowledge and perceived risk of COVID-19 were very high in general, but risk was a stronger and more influential predictor of COVID-19 prevention behaviours. Men, compared with women, had lower odds (adjusted OR (aOR)=0.59, 95% CI 0.46 to 0.75, p<0.001) of reporting prevention behaviours. Rural residents (vs urban; aOR=1.49, 95% CI 1.12 to 1.98, p=0.001) and participants with at least a high school education (vs less than high school education; aOR=1.33, 95% CI 1.01 to 1.76, p=0.006) were more likely to report COVID-19 prevention behaviours. Conclusions In Senegal, we observed high compliance with recommended COVID-19 prevention behaviours among our sample of respondents, in particular for masking and personal hygiene practice. We also identified a range of psychosocial and demographic predictors for COVID-19 prevention behaviours such as knowledge and perceived risk. Stakeholders and decision makers in Senegal and across Africa can use place-based evidence like ours to address COVID-19 risk factors and intervene effectively with policies and programming. Use of both phone and online surveys enhances representation and study generalisability and should be considered in future research with hard-to-reach populations.
THE IMPACT OF CASH CONVERSION CYCLE EFFIENCY ON OPTIMIZATION OF RETURN ON ASSET ON PROPERTY & REAL ESTATE SUBSECTORS

This study aims to examine the impact of cash conversion cycle efficiency on optimization of return on assets on property & real estate sub-sector listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) period 2013-2016. The cash conversion cycle is proxied by 3 variables: average inventory period, average collection period and average payment period. Sampling method using purposive sampling technique. The data used is cross section data. Data analysis techniques use simple linear regression analysis. The result of research stated that debt repayment period has positive effect to return on asset of company. Cash conversion cycle, inventory turnover period and receivable collection period have no effect on return on asset of the company.
Parallel based support vector regression for empirical modeling of nonlinear chemical process systems

In this paper, a support vector regression (SVR) using radial basis function (RBF) kernel is proposed using an integrated parallel linear-and-nonlinear model framework for empirical modeling of nonlinear chemical process systems. Utilizing linear orthonormal basis filters (OBF) model to represent the linear structure, the developed empirical parallel model is tested for its performance under open-loop conditions in a nonlinear continuous stirred-tank reactor simulation case study as well as a highly nonlinear cascaded tank benchmark system. A comparative study between SVR and the parallel OBF-SVR models is then investigated. The results showed that the proposed parallel OBF-SVR model retained the same modelling efficiency as that of the SVR, whilst enhancing the generalization properties to out-of-sample data.
AMEP_A_317029 755..768

1Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt; 2College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; 3College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain; 4Faculty of Medicine, Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt Background: While online education is by no means a new concept, it was recently thrust into the spotlight after school campuses all over the world were forced to close because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The sudden need to shift revealed emerging challenges to online teaching, both logistic and personal. One important challenge is the ability to assess the readiness of educators for online teaching, so that appropriate and specific feedback/training can be offered to those in need. This study aims at developing, validating, and implementing a tool to measure the teachers’ readiness for online teaching in three medical schools from three different countries. Methods: This was a multi-center, cross-sectional study that involved developing a survey through review of literature and previous studies, item development and revision, and pilot testing. The survey was then distributed electronically to a convenient sample of 217 teaching faculty members of different academic ranks from three medical schools in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. Exploratory factor analysis and reliability study were performed. Descriptive statistics were applied, and the statistical significance level was set at 0.05. Results: Factor analysis produced the following five factors: “Online Teaching and Course Design Skills”, “Digital Communication”, “Basic Computer Skills”, “Advanced Computer Skills” and “Using Learning Management Systems”. The tool showed high reliability (alpha = 0.94). Survey results showed highest mean scores for Basic Computer Skills with lower scores for Online Teaching and Course Design Skills and Using Learning Management Systems. ANOVA revealed statistically significant differences between the three studied schools regarding Digital Communication (F=5.13; p=0.007) and Basic Computer Skills (F=4.47; p=0.012) factors. Conclusion: The tool proved to be reliable and valid. Results indicated an overall acceptable readiness in the three involved schools, with a need for improvement in “Online Teaching and Course Design” and Using Learning Management Systems.
Firm Value Reviewing from Debt Policy, Dividend Policy and Ownership Structure

This study aims to determine the extent to which firm value is influenced by the company's dividend policy and ownership structure. The research population is property and real estate companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2014-2018, totaling 70 companies. The sample was determined by purposive sampling method, the number of research samples is 20 companies. Data analysis used the estimation model test, classical assumption test, panel data regression, hypothesis testing consisting of the F test and t test. The results showed that: (a) debt policy partially has a positive and significant effect on firm value (b) dividend policy partially has a positive and significant effect on firm value. (c) institutional ownership has a positive and significant effect on firm value. (d) managerial ownership partially has a positive and significant effect on firm value.
Magnesium Administration For COPD Exacerbation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

BACKGROUND The role of magnesium in patients with acute chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation remains to be determined. AIM We aim to explore the effect of magnesium on COPD exacerbation, as well as its impact on pulmonary function tests and on hospital admissions for acute exacerbation in the emergency department. METHODS This is a systematic review and meta-analysis that included a search of the keywords "magnesium" and "COPD" on PubMed, Google Scholar, Cochrane databases, and Gray literature (ClinicalTrials.gov and World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry Platform) from 1963 to May 2021. RESULTS The use of IV magnesium reduced the risk ratio for admission RR= 0.85 (95% CI 0.62 to 1.17). The combined risk ratio for admission increased to 0.95 when we added nebulised magnesium sulphate (95% CI 0.85 to 1.07), p>0.05. The mean score for improvement after IV magnesium was higher (M=16.75, SD=5.11) than the mean score before its administration (M=8.74, SD=8.85), t(4)=-2.57, p=0.031. Thus, the use of IV magnesium sulphate results in a 91.64% improvement in the pulmonary function test. CONCLUSION IV magnesium sulphate improves the pulmonary function test of patients with acute COPD exacerbation in the ED, and possibly reduces the admission rate.
TCRM_A_313433 717..726

1The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Neurosurgery, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Intensive Care Unit, Affiliated Hangzhou First People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310006, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China Background: Serum hypoxia-inducible factor 1alpha (HIF-1α) is a key regulator in hypoxic and ischemic brain injury. We determined the relationship between serum HIF-1α levels and long-term prognosis plus severity of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Methods: A total of 97 ICH cases and 97 healthy controls were enrolled. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score and hematoma volume were used to assess hemorrhagic severity. Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) score of 1–3 at post-stroke 90 days was defined as a poor outcome. Results: Serum HIF-1α levels of ICH patients were significantly higher than those of healthy controls (median, 218.8 vs 105.4 pg/mL; P<0.001) and were substantially correlated with GCS score (r=−0.485, P<0.001), hematoma volume (r=0.357, P<0.001) and GOS score (r=−0.436, P<0.001). Serum HIF-1α levels >239.4 pg/mL discriminated patients at risk of 90-day poor outcome with sensitivity of 65.9% and specificity of 79.3% (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, 0.725; 95% confidence interval, 0.625–0.811; P<0.001). Moreover, serum HIF-1α levels >239.4 pg/mL were independently associated with a poor 90-day outcome (odds ratio, 5.133; 95% confidence interval, 1.117–23.593; P=0.036). Conclusion: Serum HIF-1α, in close correlation with hemorrhagic severity and poor 90-day outcome, may serve as a potential prognostic biomarker for ICH.
Effectiveness of Work place Violence Management Training Program on Job Satisfaction among Staff Nurses

Background: Workplace violence is a serious phenomenon involving the health care settings, and presents challenges to management. The consequences can be devastating, since it affects nurses' morale, decreases job satisfaction and altered job performance. The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of workplace violence management training program on job satisfaction among staff nurses. Design: A quasi-experimental design was used. Setting: The study was conducted at Benha University Hospital. Sample: Included 158 staff nurses. Tools of data collection: Three tools were used for data collection: (1) Work place Violence Knowledge Questionnaire, (2) Staff Nurses' Performance Observational Checklist and (3) Job Satisfaction Questionnaire. Results: There was a statistically significant improvement in staff nurses knowledge and performance on their activities for prevention and managing violence against staff nurses after program intervention. Also, there was a statistically significant improvement on job satisfaction among staff nurses after program implementation. Conclusion: Implementation of training program for workplace violence management was associated with significant improvement in staff nurses‟ knowledge, performance about managing and preventing workplace violence against nurses and increase job satisfaction among nurses. Recommendation: Work place policies and procedures are needed that focus on security of the environment, reporting and surveillance, and education for all employees and managers on how to prevent and managing violence.
Evaluation of the microbiological status of some retailed bovine meat and dairy-products with an improvement trial for the beef mince using acetic and lactic acids

Evaluation of the microbiological status of some retailed bovine meat and dairyproducts with an improvement trial for the beef mince using acetic and lactic acids Gehan S. A. Eltanani1*, Seham Elbadry2, Hend S. Nada3, Samah S. Abd Ellatif4, Heba Mohamed M. ElSherbiny Department of Food Hygiene and Control (Meat Hygiene and Technology), Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Benha University, Egypt Central Laboratory, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, 44511, Egypt Microbiology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, 44511, Egypt Milk Hygiene and Technology, Department of Food Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Sharkia
Regional Financial Autonomy and Anti-Corruption Efforts to Combat Budget Leakage in Western and Eastern Indonesia: New Findings

This study aims to examine the effects of fiscal decentralization through two instruments: the ratio of regional independence (RIR), and the ratio of the degree of regional fiscal decentralization (RFD), as well as institutional efforts built by the Corruption Eradication Commission of Republic of Indonesia (KPK RI) such as building a gratification reporting system, and public complaints on corrupt practices, an assessment of clean financial governance through opinion of The Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia (BPK RI) on budget leaks in provincial governments in western Indonesia (KBI) and eastern Indonesia (KTI). This study uses dynamic panel data with two methods, namely First Differences Generalized Method of Moments (FD-GMM) and System Generalized Method of Moments (SYS-GMM). The provincial sample was taken from 32 of 34 provinces from 2010 to 2019. The estimation results revealed that there were differences in the two regions. The decentralization variable is not significant to budget leakage in KBI, on the contrary it occurs in KTI by 25.10%. RIR increased the budget leakage ratio in KBI and KTI, while RFD significantly reduced budget leakage by 73.43 in KTI. KBI has a high level of corruption and is accompanied by high public awareness of this extraordinary crime, however, these public complaints efforts are very meaningful for reducing leakage in KTI. Meanwhile, BPK's performance has not shown satisfactory results in preventing budget leakage in KBI and KTI.