Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Perceived CEO Overconfidence on Consumers’ Product and Brand Evaluations

This research examines the impact of CEO overconfidence as a mediator of consumer attitudes towards products and brands as well as its influence on perceived brand personality. The results of the study show that revealed verbally communicated overconfidence leads to lower ratings of the product, a lower general attitude towards the brand, lower trust in the brand and lower ratings of descriptiveness regarding the brand personality trait competence. The negative impact of CEO overconfidence is most influential on the participants’ trust in the brand. The study additionally observed participants’ evaluations of perceived CEO overconfidence and their brand attitudes regarding well-known brands. The results show that participants’ general attitude towards a brand and trust in a brand were lower when they perceived the CEO as more overconfident. The insights gained through this study have important implications for the literature on the impact of overconfidence on an individual’s status and the literature on CEO endorsement. Additionally, this research can act as a guidance for CEOs and executives on how his or her trait of overconfidence affects consumers’ and how the company’s performance may be affected by this relationship.
Analyzing Simple Sequence Repeats Derived from Expressed Sequence Tags in Dromedary Camels

Camels are important livestock animals for transport and also as supply sources of milk and meat. Nowadays, interests in camels breeding are promoting for human nutrition and production of modern therapeutics (Nguyen et al. 2000; Kastelic et al. 2009; Jirimutu et al. 2012; Wu et al. 2014; Altaher and Kandeel, 2015). Several DNA-based marker systems have been expanded, containing 'restriction fragment length polymorphism' (RFLP) (Saiki et al. 1985), 'random amplified polymorphic DNA' (RAPD) (Mbwana et al. 2006), 'inter-simple sequence repeats' (ISSRs) (Reddy et al. 2002), 'simple sequence repeats' (SSRs) (Peakall et al. 1998), 'amplified fragment length polymorphism' (AFLP) (Vekemans et al. 2002), and their variants, to monitoring genetic variability, genome study, molecular breeding and 'marker-assisted selection' (MAS) in varied species (Joshi et al. 2010; Bakhtiarizadeh et al. 2012; Asadi and Rashidi Monfared, 2014). In comparison with the other type of genetic markers, SSRs (microsatellites) are uniquely determined by co-dominant inheritance, multi-allelic matter, high reliability, frequent in the genome, high polymorphism, and high percentage of cross-species transferability (Yan et al. 2008; Kumar et al. 2015; Sadder et al. 2015; Nirapathpongporn et al. 2016; Du et al. 2017). Thus SSRs markers are applied for assessing the genetic variability, protection of species, genetic mapping, 'marker-assisted selection', and supplying a valuable tool for conducting a The objective of the current research was to make a character description of simple sequence repeats (SSR) derived from expressed sequence TAGs (EST) markers of dromedary camels (EST-SSR markers) and to conduct a practical analysis of these sequences for their application in comparative genomics and molecular genetics studies. A complete of 862 SSRs were discovered from 17155 EST sequences using the SSR Locator software. 827 EST out of 17155 EST had SSRs, that 794 (96%), 31 (3.8%) and 2 (0.2%) of them contained 1, 2 and 3 SSRs, respectively. The dimeric motifs were the most abundant SSRs (38.86%), followed by 27.15%, 21.46%, 6.96%, and 5.57% for tri-, hexa-, tetraand pentameric motifs. The most plentiful dimer, trimer, tetramer, pentamer and hexamer motif were AC/TG (54%), GCC/GGC (19.2%), TTTA (13.3%), AAAAG (10.4%) and AACCAC (67.6 %), respectively. BLASTX was used to examine the final non-redundant EST-SSRs. Almost all of EST-SSRs were found out to be protected in the macromolecule catabolic process and RNA processing and splicing. EST-SSR markers might be applied as a novel resource of useful markers in the biological survey. Also, these markers may be a valuable source for further molecular genetics and genomics research of camels and related species.
SOME ANALYTICAL ASPECTS OF HADAMARD MATRICES

In these notes, we would like to take the following perspective on the Hadamard problem. A Hadamard matrix belongs to two different sets: one hands, it is a (multiple of an) orthogonal matrix, hence, it has an analytical flavor. On the other hand, its entries are ±1, hence it also has a combinatorial flavor. We call this setting the Hadamard landscape, see Figure 1. On the left hand side, we are in the domain of analysis, while on the right half of the picture, we find ourselves in combinatorics-land. We shall see that one can study Hadamard matrices looking from one half or the other half of the landscape. We shall discuss two such approaches: the historical one, based on determinants (Section 2), and a new approach, analytical in nature, based on the `1 norm (Section 4). The smallest order for which no Hadamard matrix is known is N = 668. The most recent progress in this direction has been made by Kharaghani and Tayfeh-Rezaie in [KTR05], where they show that a Hadamard matrix of order 428 exists. In Figure 2, we have represented a Sylvester Hadamard matrix of order 29 = 512 and the Hadamard matrix of order N = 428 found in [KTR05]. Several relaxation of the Hadamard conjecture have been considered. For example, if one is willing to consider rectangular matrices, the following parameter was introduced: for a given integer n, let r(n) be the largest number r such that there exists a r × n ±1-valued matrix H such that HH> = nIr. The Hadamard conjecture is equivalent to the statement that r(4k) = 4k, for any integer k. de Launey and Gordon proved the following result in [dLG01].
EFFECT OF A NATURAL OIL BLEND ON INTESTINAL MICROFLORA POPULATION IN LAYERS DIET

The feeding trial was conducted for 4 weeks on 48 Lohmann Brown layers (55 weeks) in order to evaluate the effect of a natural oil blend (OB) on intestinal microflora population. The trial was conducted in experimental halls with controlled microclimate (average temperature/total period 22.41±0.98°C; humidity 66.35±5.68%; ventilation/chick 0.50±0.24%; CO2 level 686.39±104.38 ppm) and 16h/day light regimen. The layers assigned to 2 groups (24 hens/group, 4 hens/cage) received a conventional diet with the same basal formulation (16.80% crude protein; 2760 kcal metabolizable energy). The new formulations diet for the experimental (OB) group differed from the conventional diet C, by replacing the vegetal oil with a OB (0.50%). The compose of the OB was 20% buckthorn oil, 20% sesame oil, 20% rosehip oil, 20% grape oil and 20% walnut oil. At the end of the trial, 6 layers/group were slaughtered and samples of caecal and intestinal contents were collected for bacteriological examination. The colony forming units (CFU) of Escherichia Coli and Staphylococcus spp. in the caecum content in OB group was significantly (P≤0.05) decreased (10.02 and 8.33 CFU) compared with C group (10.09 and 9.12 CFU). Same trend was observed in the intestinal content, Escherichia Coli and Staphylococcus spp. decreased significantly (P≤0.05) in OB group (5.39 CFU Escherichia Coli and 5.24 CFU Staphylococcus spp.) compared with C group (5.41 and 5.25CFU). Lactobacillus spp. the favourable bacteria in the caecum and intestine content, was increased significantly (P≤0.05) in OB group (10.96 and 6.17 CFU) compared with that in C group (10.53 and 6.09 CFU). Salmonella was absent in all cases.
AN OVERVIEW OF DEEP LEARNING TECHNIQUES IN ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY IMAGE SEGMENTATION

Machine Learning (ML) has been a remarkable success in the last few years, Sequential -Decision Making tasks are a main topic in ML, these are tasks based on deciding, the sequence of actions from experience carry out in an environment that is uncertain to achieve goals. these tasks cover so many ranges of applications such as healthcare, robotic, finance and many more. The design and extracting of features in ML were done based on defining (hand -crafting features), which is a weak point for this model. Due to ML problem as well as advances in computer hardware Machine Deep Learning (DL) has entered the field of image processing. In fact, DL is a type of Function approximator. To solve ML tasks Function approximator is required and this idea is core of ML. There are many type of Function approximator such as, linear models, gaussian process, support vector machine and decision tree. In this paper, considering the importance of segmenting in medical images, we will review works that have utilized DL methods, as well as our focus is based on Echocardiography Image Segmentation.
Distributed Leadership-A ‘ Happily Ever After ‘ for the Post-Primary School ?

Marinella Raftery is a practising teacher, former acting Deputy Principal and current post-holder in a second level school. She embodies many of the changes in leadership practice which have particularly escalated within the last five years. As part of her middle leadership role as Junior Cycle co-ordinator, Marinella has been at the veritable coalface of this evolutionary process, working collaboratively and reflectively with all members of the school community from students to senior management. In developing my research question, Marinella was particularly interested in capturing and integrating the voices and views of those who operate not in the realms of policy or academia but rather at the interface between policy and practice as the literature on DL acknowledges the absence of their valuable and indeed indispensable contribution.
Cerebral Injury Promotes Regeneration of The Brachial Plexus

Background: Our previous trial of contralateral seventh cervical nerve transfer (CC7) for spastic arm paralysis suggested that regeneration of the C7 nerve seems to be faster in patients undergoing nerve transfer due to cerebral injury compared to patients receiving surgery due to brachial plexus injury (BPI). This finding needs to be further verified, and the underlying mechanism remains largely unknown. The present study compared C7 regeneration between two groups of patients and animal models. Proteomics was utilized to reveal the mechanism mediating the promotion of C7 nerve regeneration.Methods: We assessed Tinel’s sign in the arm after C7 transfer and compared the latency to the appearance of Tinel’s sign to evaluate regeneration. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and BPI were induced in C57 mice to establish injury models. C7 regeneration was assessed by electrophysiology and histology. Enrichment analysis of the differentially expressed proteins identified by proteomics suggested altered inflammation related to TBI. qPCR and histology were performed to assess the inflammatory environment in the C7 nerve. We evaluated the influence of the contributing factor serum amyloid protein A1 (SAA1) on the regenerative ability and inflammatory response of the C7 nerve by electrophysiology, qPCR and histology.Results: Faster C7 regeneration was identified in patients, which was further confirmed in mouse models by electrophysiological recordings and histology. Altered systemic inflammation, which led to increased M2 macrophage activation, may represent an underlying mechanism of increased regeneration. In mice, SAA1 facilitated C7 regeneration and interfered with macrophage polarization in vivo.Conclusions: Altered inflammation promoted the regenerative capacity of the C7 nerve by altering macrophage behavior, and SAA1 may be a therapeutic target to improve the recovery of injured peripheral nerves.
Prospect Theory and Stock Returns During Bubbles

I test the hypothesis that investors evaluate stocks based on the prospect theory value of the distribution of past returns. Because some investors tilt towards stocks with high prospect theory value, these stocks become overvalued and earn low subsequent returns. During bubbles this effect should be stronger, due to rising limits to arbitrage and increased participation of individual investors. I do not find strong support for this prediction in the cross section of returns in U.S. stock markets. In contrast to other variables know to explain returns however, prospect theory value does not lose its predictive power during bubbles. Investors with prospect theory preferences seem to choose stocks whose returns optimally combine low standard deviation with high skewness.
STUDY REGARDING RENAL FAILURE IN KALA PATHAR POISONING

Objective: To determine the frequency of acute renal failure in patients with kala pathar (paraphenylene diamine) poisoning. Methods: This study was carried out at Jinnah hospital, Lahore during September 2016 to February 2017. The patients with age 15-50 years with history of kala pathar poisoning either by transdermal or oral ingestion (assessed by history) of any amount were included. Acute renal failure was labeled where the blood urea level was found more than 30 mg/dl and serum creatinine more than 2 mg/dl. Results: In this study there were 65 cases, out of which 47 (72.31%) were females and 18 (27.69%) males. The mean age was 24.35±9.8years. The mean duration of kala pathar taken before presenting to the hospital was 5.35±0.48 hours. Out of 65 cases 58 (89.23%) had oral intake as compared to 7 (10.77%), trans-dermal absorption. All 7 trans-dermal absorption suffered accidental exposure while out of 58 oral intakes 54 (93/10%) took it for suicidal attempt. Acute renal failure was seen in 12 (18.46%) out of 65 cases. Renal failure was common in females affecting 9 out of 47 cases with p= 0.17. It was significantly higher in age group less than 30 with p= 0.04. Renal failure was also significantly associated with cases that took it orally, with suicidal intent and their time to presentation to hospital was more than 4 hours with p values of 0.001, 0.02 and 0.03 respectively. There was no significant difference in terms of marital status, however, it was common in un-married with p= 0.08. Conclusion: Kala pathar poisoning is common in our population and acute renal failure is seen almost in every 5 th cases (18.46%). Young age, oral intake, suicidal intent and late reporting to hospitals are significantly high found with this complication.
Efficacy of Coriandrum Sativum l. Essential Oil As Antidiabetic.

Aim of work:Assess Coriandrumsativumessential oil for its chemical composition, hypoglycemic effect, antioxidant activity on glutathione perioxidase and antidiabetic effects on pancreas and kidney in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Materials and Methods:Thirty male albino rats were divided into three groups where diabetes was induced in two groups of them. Coriandrumsativum essential oil was analysed using gas chromatography, and administered to a group of them (40 mg/kg b.w. orally) for 21 days according to its LD50. Serum glucose and glutathione were measured in addition to histological examination of kidney and pancreas. Results:The major components of coriander oil are linalool (40.9%), geranyl acetate (12.8%) andγ-terpinene (10.6%). In the diabetic group coriander essential oil significantly reduced serum glucose from 162.5±3.19(mg/dl) to72.96±1.73 (mg/dl);(p<0.05) and increased glutathione peroxidase level from 59.72±2.78(u/g Hb)to 124.83±2.31(u/g Hb);(p<0.05) . The kidney and pancreas of the diabetic rats subjected to coriander showed some protective effects against diabetic pathological changes. Conclusion:Our findings confirm the hypoglycemic and antioxidant activity of CoriandrumsativumL. oil, besides improving kidney and pancreas pathological changes as a result of induction of diabetes. These could be contributed to the synergistic action of its bioactive compounds.
Screening for beta-thalassemia trait; applicability of red cell indices and parameters – A study in Sri Lanka

Objective: Red cell indices and parameters are used to screen beta-thalassemia trait (BTT). Different red cell indices and formulae used to discriminate BTT in different populations show inconsistent results. Methods: A retrospective study was performed to assess reliability of 11 red cell indices, parameters and formulae in differentiating BTT from non-BTT in a cohort of individuals referred for confirmation of BTT. Results: Of 111 individuals, 79 were females and 32 were males. Of the total, 89 were confirmed to have BTT by Hb A2 quantification. The mean age of the group was 29.9 ± 19.2 years. The mean Hb concentration, MCV and MCH in BTT group were 10.45 ± 1.6 g/dL, 62.1 ± 5.4 fl, and 19.7 ± 1.7 pg, respectively. The mean red cell count in BTT group was 5.3 ± 0.8 × 109/L while in non BTT group it was 4.7 ± 0.7 × 109/L. The highest specificity (86.4%) was shown by Sirdah, Sriwastava and England and Fraser indices, but their sensitivities were 61.8%, 57.3%, and 32.6%. The lowest number of false positives (n = 3, 13.6%) was shown by Srivastava, Sirdah and England and Fraser indices. Shine and Lal index showed 100% sensitivity and NPV and 12 false positives. MCV and MCH showed results similar to Shine and Lal index with 16 false positives each. Conclusion: Use of Shine and Lal index in screening programs of BTT is superior to all the other indices and formulae. To confirm the findings of this study, further studies are recommended to be carried out in Sri Lanka on different ethnicities.
Design, Synthesis, Molecular Modeling, Anticancer Studies, and Density Functional Theory Calculations of 4-(1,2,4-Triazol-3-ylsulfanylmethyl)-1,2,3-triazole Derivatives

New conjugates of substituted 1,2,3-triazoles linked to 1,2,4-triazoles were synthesized starting from the appropriate S-propargylated 1,2,4-triazoles 7 and 8. Ligation of 1,2,4-triazoles to the 1,2,3-triazole core was performed through Cu(I)-catalyzed cycloaddition of 1,2,4-triazole-based alkyne side chain 7 and/or 8 with several un/functionalized alkyl- and/or aryl-substituted azides 9–15 to afford the desired 1,4-disubstituted 1,2,3-triazoles 16–27, using both classical and microwave methods. After their spectroscopic characterization (infrared, 1H, 13C nuclear magnetic resonance, and elemental analyses), an anticancer screening was carried out against some cancer cell lines including human colon carcinoma (Caco-2 and HCT116), human cervical carcinoma (HeLa), and human breast adenocarcinoma (MCF-7). The outcomes of this exploration revealed that compounds 17, 22, and 25 had a significant anticancer activity against MCF-7 and Caco-2 cancer cell lines with IC50 values of 0.31 and 4.98 μM, respectively, in relation to the standard reference drug, doxorubicin. Enzyme-docking examination was executed onto cyclin-dependent kinase 2; a promising aim for cancer medication. Synthesized compounds acquiring highest potency showcased superior interactions with the active site residue of the target protein and exhibited minimum binding energy. Finally, the density functional theory (DFT) calculations were carried out to confirm the outcomes of the molecular docking and the experimental findings. The chemical reactivity descriptors such as softness (δ), global hardness (η), electronegativity (χ), and electrophilicity were calculated from the levels of the predicted frontier molecular orbitals and their energy gap. The DFT results and the molecular docking calculation results explained the activity of the most expectedly active compounds 17, 22, and 25.
Cytogenetics and Molecular Investigations detect a Mosaic Variant of Turner Syndrome only Suspected by Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing: Two Case Reports with Negative Ultrasound Examinations

Prenatal testing has been moving towards non-invasive methods to determine fetal risk for genetic disorders. Numerous studies have focused the attention on common trisomies; although the detection rate (DR) for trisomy 21 is high (over 95%), the accuracy regarding the DR for trisomies 13 and 18 has come under scrutiny. The testing has been applied to sex chromosome aneuploidies, but many studies have shown that it is not as effective as it is for common trisomies. Although non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) has become a standard screening procedure for all pregnant women, invasive sampling procedures remain important in confirming NIPT-positive findings. In the present study, we report discordant results of Turner syndrome (TS) mosaicism between NIPT and karyotyping. A 35-year-old pregnant woman underwent NIPT, and a probable risk for Xp deletion was indicated. Subsequently, amniocentesis was performed. The karyotype was identified as mos 45,X [28]/46,X,i(X)(q1.0)[5]. In the second case, a 33-year-old woman underwent amniocentesis after a positive NIPT that indicated a probable risk for monosomy X. The result was mos 45,X [8]/46,XY[8]. Since NIPT is a screening test, the possibility of false-positive or false-negative results should always be considered. We underline the importance of pre/post detailed counseling. Furthermore, women with abnormal NIPT results should undergo immediate amniocentesis that remains the only tool for a correct diagnosis of sex chromosome aneuploidies.
Changes in total active centres on particle surfaces during coal pyrolysis, gasification and combustion

In the paper, on the basis of our studies and the available literature data, a model of changes in the number of active centers corresponding to the structure of the reactive coal particle has been developed. A new distribution function that links the specific surface area of a particle with its porosity and reaction degree has been proposed. An equation for estimation of changes in this parameter during the reaction, on the basis of the initial value, has been presented. In the range of our data and the analysis of the literature data, the model, with satisfactory accuracy, describes internal structural changes of coal and coal char particles. The present results may constitute a basis for complex modelling of coal conversion processes.
Significant Clinical Associations Between Exposure Type Factors and Recurrent Wheezing and Asthma in Children

The study aimed to identify certain factors related to family history, pathological conditions, or exposure-type that are significantly correlated with recurrent wheezing and/or asthma in children. One hundred nine children with recurrent wheezing and 44 children with asthma were studied in order to identify the degree of correlation of these conditions with familial history of asthma or atopy, child’s age group, gender, premature birth, perinatal asphyxia, neonatal infection, and antibiotic treatment during the neonatal period, history of atopy and obesity and histamine intolerance, nasopharyngeal bacterial colonization, pneumonia with bronchospasm. The clinical picture of these two diseases was also compared regarding the severity of exacerbations and their response to controller therapy. The medium age of children diagnosed with recurrent wheezing was significantly lower than those diagnosed with asthma (5.64 vs. 9.01 years; p<0.001). Inside the recurrent wheezing group, age distribution differed significantly from the asthma group (p-value <0.001). Atopy was the only pathological condition significantly associated with asthma (56.0%) when compared with the recurrent wheezing group (30.2%) with a relative risk value of 1.34 (p<0.004). For patients colonized with Staphylococcus aureus, the medium number of wheezing exacerbations was significantly higher (p<0.049). Approximately 91% of patients in the recurrent wheezing group and 71% from the asthma group responded to appropriate controller treatment. Our study showed a significant association between asthma and atopy, justifying the need to monitor asthma risk in a child with wheezing and atopy. Nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus proved to be significantly associated with the recurrence of wheezing in children.