Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Contribution of palm oil processing enterprise to household welfare in Odigbo Local Government Area Ondo State Nigeria

This study was carried out in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo state to assess the contribution of palm oil processing enterprise to household welfare. A multistage sampling procedure was used for sample selection with a 30% purposive selection of wards from 11 wards in Odigbo LGA. Random sampling was used to select 50% of palm oil processors from 240 processors from 10 communities in the 3 selected wards respectively making a total of 120 respondents. A well-structured questionnaire was used for data collection and data was analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the study revealed that most of the respondents (66.7%) were male, majority of respondents (38.3%) within the age range of 31 and 40, and 82.5% were married. Based on the findings, the result revealed that respondents’ involvement in palm oil enterprise does not correlate with household welfare (r = 0.390, p>0.05). The result further revealed that other livelihood activities have correlation with household welfare (r = 0.263, p<0.05). In conclusion, most of the respondents diversified into other livelihood activities which are invariably responsible for their household welfare. Also paucity of funds and credit facility were major challenges encountered by the processors. Therefore, the input of extension services is needed to motivate and encourage the palm oil entrepreneurs to visit relevant research institutes for latest innovation on processing methods and they should also be assisted in sourcing credits facility from relevant agencies to improve their production for better welfare system. Keywords: Contribution, Palm-oil, Enterprise, Household, Welfare
P066 Transmission of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae among men who have sex with men: an anatomical site-specific mathematical model and impact of mouthwash

Background/introduction Epidemiological data suggest that kissing may play a significant role in gonorrhoea transmission. Aim(s)/objectives We developed a transmission model to explain anatomical site-specific prevalence of gonorrhoea among Australian men who have sex with men (MSM) and evaluate the population-level impacts of screening and the use of mouthwash as interventions in reducing its transmission. Methods We constructed a gonorrhoea transmission model to estimate the per-act transmission probability. Using Monte-Carlo simulations, we constructed hypothetical scenarios to evaluate its population-level impacts. Results We have previously reported the prevalence of pharyngeal, anal and urethral gonorrhoea as being 10.6% (95%CI 8.1–12.2%), 8.6% (6.7–10.4%) and 0.17% (0.02–0.24%), respectively, in Australian MSM. Calibrated to these data, the model-estimated per-act transmission probability for gonorrhoea was high for transmission from urethra-to-anus (46.0% [41.7–52.6%]) and from-urethra to-pharynx (49.6% [46.7–53.8%]). Although pharynx-to-pharynx transmission through kissing has only a transmission probability of 17.4% (16.0–21.0%), it accounts for nearly three quarters of the annual incident cases (74.6% [70.0–82.4%]). A substantial increase in gonorrhoea screening from the current 40% to 100% may only halve gonorrhoea prevalence in MSM. In contrast, the use of mouthwash with moderate efficacy (extra 1% bacterial load reduction/use) would further reduce the corresponding site prevalence to 2.4% (1.8%–3.7%), 2.2% (1.6–3.2%) and 0.02% (0.01–0.03%), whereas a high efficacy (extra 1.5% reduction/use) may achieve a scenario of close to elimination. Discussion/conclusion Our results suggests that kissing may be the key driver of community prevalence. If antibacterial mouthwash is effective and widely used, it may contribute to controlling the gonorrhoea epidemic.
Influence of Cotton Fiber Properties on the Microstructural Characteristics of Mercerized Fibers by Regression Analysis

This study is conducted on a raw material imported from several countries for the purpose of promoting the development of the world’s cotton spinning industry. If the time for selecting the raw material as well as the quality of the cotton spinning is improved, then time and money will be saved and the spinning industry will be improved. For this study, different cotton fibers were selected from different ecological regions. The cotton fibers were processed using the mercerization process, and then they were examined using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform IR (FTIR) and scanning electronic microscope (SEM). High-volume instrument study was conducted to evaluate the physical properties of cotton fibers, including short fiber content, tensile strength, elongation at break, Micronaire value, and upper half mean length. In addition a change in fiber strength, the degree of crystallinity, and degree of orientation of cotton fibers before and after mercerization was also examined. SEM results show that the surface of cotton fibers became smooth and shiny after the treatment. FTIR and XRD revealed that the chemical composition did not change, but the degree of crystallinity decreased and the degree of orientation of alkalized cotton fibers increased after mercerization. In the second phase of this study, a correlation analysis was made between the physical properties of cotton fibers and the microstructural properties of alkalized cotton samples. This analysis revealed that the breaking strength of cotton fibers is strongly negatively correlated with the crystallinity of cotton fibers. The higher the tensile strength, the lower the crystallinity of cotton fibers, which leads to better mechanical properties of the end product. The degree of the orientation of cotton fibers is highly correlated with a tensile strength of cotton fibers. Xinjiang-Cn, BG-Au, and BG-Tu samples exhibited relatively better physical properties. BG-Au, BG-Tu, and Pakistan samples have higher values of tensile strength and lower values of yellowness; moreover, the raw material from these samples can be preferred according to correlation analysis. Correlation analysis between physical properties reveals that the tensile strength of cotton fibers is positively correlated with the Micronaire value; however, the correlation is not strong because of the lower value of the correlation coefficient as 0.4809.
Microbial valorization of waste cooking oils for valuable compounds production – a review

Abstract Waste cooking oils (WCO) are vegetable oils discarded after food frying and great amounts are produced worldwide. Its management is a challenge, due to the environmental risk of illegally disposal into rivers and landfills. The main approaches for WCO valorization included their incorporation as component of animal feed and biodiesel manufacturing. Yet, the development of new feasible approaches is attractive from an economic and ecological standpoint. Due to their composition in triglycerides, untreated WCO can be used as feedstock for microbial growth (several species are able to use them as carbon source) and production of added-value compounds. In this way, microbial valorization of WCO is a sustainable biotechnological approach to upgrade a waste into a renewable feedstock for bio-based industry, favoring the circular economy concept. The objective of this review is to highlight the potential use of WCO in bioprocesses as an alternative to other physicochemical treatments. Firstly, an introduction to WCO problematic is presented, describing most common applications used currently. Then, an extensive review on the use of WCO by microorganisms is shown, focusing on bacterial and fungi species and its exploitation for bioprocesses development to produce metabolites of industrial interest, such as biopolymers, biosurfactants, lipases and microbial lipids. Graphical Abstract
Comprehensive molecular characterization of PRKCG for glioma diagnosis, prognosis and treatment prediction

To explore glioma biomarkers with high specificity, enable non-invasive detection and possess clinical significance, we perform large-scale integrative analyses on multi-omics multi-cohort datasets collected from public resources. We identify PRKCG as a brain-specific gene that is highly expressed in cerebrospinal fluid, thus achieving higher specificity and detectability in the periphery. Importantly, PRKCG bears great potential in clinical application for glioma diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment prediction, which have been consistently testified on a number of independent discovery and validation datasets consisting of multi-omics molecular profiles and different ethnic populations/countries. Based on the comprehensive characterization of multi-omics molecular profiles, our findings suggest the reliability and potential application of PRKCG as a biomarker for glioma. Significance Glioma is one of the most lethal human malignancies and exhibits low resection rate and high recurrence risk. Powered by high-throughput sequencing technologies, the public availability of vast amounts of multi-omics molecular datasets provides unprecedented opportunities to identify effective biomarkers for glioma. Here, we assemble a large-scale collection of multi-omics multi-cohort glioma datasets from public resources. Our integrative molecular analyses reveal that PRKCG achieves higher specificity and detectability in the periphery and bears the significant potential in glioma diagnosis, prognosis and treatment prediction as testified on different datasets. Our study features comprehensive molecular characterization of PRKCG in glioma and highlights the value of integrative multi-omics data analysis toward accurate therapeutic strategies and precision healthcare in the era of big data.
Employee engagement: a mediator between organizational inducements and industry loyalty among workers in the hospitality industry in Uganda

Abstract The paper reports findings on the mediating effect of employee engagement on the relationship between organizational inducements (financial rewards and career development support) and industry loyalty among employees in the hospitality industry. A two-step approach namely; (1) Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) to generate a measurement model; and (2) Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to test the hypotheses, confirmed fully mediated relationships. A proposed model is robust enough to cause a 22.6% variance in industry loyalty. The study provides a theoretical explanation for the enhancement of industry loyalty with engagement as a major driver and, presents its policy and managerial implications.
The Outcome of In-Vitro Fertilization/Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (IVF/ICSI) Cycles Complicated by Moderate-Severe Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)

A retrospective study was used in the Fertility Clinic of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to determine the outcome of IVF/ICSI cycles complicated by OHSS. Materials & Methods: In the period between January 1994 and August 2000, 3174 IVF/ICSI cycles were performed and 2918 cycles had reached embryo transfer, 564 women achieved pregnancy (19.33%). 92 women (3.15%) developed moderate-severe OHSS and were hospitalized and their medical and IVF records were reviewed. Supportive management whilst waiting for the condition to resolve spontaneously together with follow-up by ultrasound scan and blood tests was applied to all patients included in the study. Pregnancy test was performed 17 days after ovum pick-up. Results: Ninety-two women developed moderate-severe OHSS, 37 women of them had a clinical pregnancy (40.2%). 51.4% were singletons and 48.6% were multiple pregnancies; including 13 sets of twins, 4 sets of triplets and one set of quadruplets. The miscarriage rate was 32.4% and the spontaneous fetal reduction rate was 16.6%. 25 women continued pregnancy (67.6%); eleven women had preterm delivery (44%), low birth weight rate was 44% and take home baby rate was 59.4%. The Cesarean section rate was 24%. Pregnancy-induced hypertension rate was only 8% and gestational diabetes 4%. There were no cases of ectopic pregnancy or placental abruption. Conclusion: The pregnancy rate and the rate of multiple pregnancy, miscarriage, prematurity, low birth weight and Cesarean section rate are significantly higher than those reported previously for pregnancies conceived with the use of assisted reproductive techniques without the development of OHSS. The incidence of other obstetric complications such as pregnancy-induced hypertension, gestational diabetes, abruptio placentae and ectopic pregnancy are not significantly different.
RESPON BIBIT KAKAO (Theobroma cacao L.) TERHADAP BERBAGAI DOSIS KOMPOS KULIT BUAH KAKAO DAN PUPUK SP-36 PADA ULTISOL

RESPON BIBIT KAKAO (Theobroma cacao L.) TERHADAP BERBAGAI DOSIS KOMPOS KULIT BUAH KAKAO DAN PUPUK SP-36 PADA ULTISOL Abstrak Kakao merupakan salah satu komoditas andalan perkebunan yang peranannya cukup penting bagi perekonomian nasional sehingga perlunya upaya untuk meningkatkan produktivitasnya melalui pembibitan. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada Januari sampai April 2019 di Kebun Percobaan Fakultas Pertanian Universitas Andalas, Padang, Sumatera Barat. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui interaksi antara beberapa kompos kulit buah kakao dan pupuk SP-36, mengetahui beberapa dosis kompos kulit buah kakao dan mengetahui beberapa dosis pupuk SP-36 yang terbaik terhadap pertumbuhan bibit kakao. Rancangan yang digunakan yaitu Faktorial dalam Rancangan Acak Lengkap (RAL) dengan 4 ulangan. Faktor pertama adalah kompos kulit buah kakao dengan 4 taraf (0 g/polybag, 50 g/polybag, 100 g/polybag dan 150 g/polybag) dan faktor kedua adalah pupuk SP-36 dengan 3 taraf (3,5 g/polybag, 7,0 g/polybag dan 14,0 g/polybag). Data dianalisis secara statistik dengan uji F pada taraf nyata 5% dan F hitung yang lebih besar dari F tabel akan dilanjutkan dengan Uji Duncan’s New Multiple Range Tes (DNMRT) pada taraf 5%. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tidak ada interaksi antara dosis kompos kulit buah kakao dan pupuk SP-36 sedangkan masing-masing faktor tunggalnya yaitu dosis kompos kulit buah kakao 100 g/polybag dan dosis pupuk SP-36 7 g/polybag memberikan pengaruh terbaik terhadap pertumbuhan bibit kakao. Kata Kunci: bibit, kakao, kompos, kulit buah kakao dan pupuk SP-36
Asset-building and social inclusion: A qualitative analysis of families’ perspectives

Summary Social inclusion has historically been one of the key goals of the welfare state. Over the past two decades, an increasing number of policies have aimed to promote inclusion by connecting low-income families to mainstream financial services and enabling them to save and acquire assets. Building on the concept of the “paradox of inclusion,” this article examines whether and how policies that aim to include low-income families in asset accumulation do so in ways that risk reinforcing their exclusion. The article focuses on a case study of a matched savings program in the heart of a major American city, gathering evidence through in-depth interviews with 24 clients in the program and ethnographic observations at the agency implementing the program. Findings Findings show that the program enhances families’ feelings of social inclusion, but it also creates the possibility for social exclusion in two distinctive ways: teaching families to save even under challenging circumstances and encouraging them to pursue the risky venture of homeownership. Application This research suggests that addressing the structural sources of poverty and training social workers to be more sensitive to low-income families’ distinctive circumstances are necessary to ensure that they are included as full members of society.
An Existential Threat Model of Conspiracy Theories

Abstract. People endorse conspiracy theories particularly when they experience existential threat, that is, feelings of anxiety or uncertainty often because of distressing societal events. At the same time, such feelings also often lead people to support groups frequently implicated in conspiracy theories (e.g., the government). The present contribution aims to resolve this paradox by proposing an Existential Threat Model of Conspiracy Theories, which stipulates under what conditions existential threat does versus does not stimulate conspiracy theories. The model specifically illuminates that feelings of existential threat increase epistemic sense-making processes, which in turn stimulate conspiracy theories only when antagonistic outgroups are salient. Moreover, once formed conspiracy theories are not functional to reduce feelings of existential threat; instead, conspiracy theories can be a source of existential threat in itself, stimulating further conspiracy theorizing and contributing to a generalized conspiracist mindset. In the discussion, I discuss implications of the model, and illuminate how one may base interventions on the model to breaks this cyclical process and reduce conspiracy beliefs.
Surgical treatment of priapism in sickle cell patients: A noble therapy in preserving erection

Background: Priapism is a pathological condition of erectile tissue tumescence characterized by prolonged erection without any sexual stimulation and excitement. A classification commonly used to differentiate clinical presentation of priapism divides priapism into ischemic (low-flow) and nonischemic (high-flow) priapism. They have different pathological consequences and also differ in the overall management. The present study reviewed the modes of presentation and management and results of treatment of priapism in sickle cell patients. Patients and Methods: All consecutive sickle cell patients with priapism who were managed by surgical intervention at our unit between January 2000 and December 2011 were included in this study. The demographic characteristics, predisposing factors, and mode of treatment were reviewed. The outcomes of the treatment were analyzed using statistical software Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16. Results: Thirty-three patients with priapism due sickle cell disease were seen over 12 years; two patients were lost to follow-up and were excluded. Their age range was 2-35 years with a mean of 22.5 years. The patients who had an El-Ghorab cavernospongiosus shunt (ECS) had better results than those who had a conventional perineal cavernospongiosus shunt (PCS). Eleven patients with recurrent previous episodes of priapism had reduced or absent erection. Erection was better in patients with shorter duration of priapism and not more than one previous episode. The mean duration of symptoms from the time of presentation to treatment was 3 days. Of the twenty-one patients who presented in ≤2 days, 18 had normal erections and 3 had reduced erections at 12 weeks. Of the 12 patients who presented in ≥3 days, 5 had normal erections, 2 had reduced erections, and 5 had no erection. Ten patients had treatment with sildenafil during the follow-up period with some improvement. One patient who had PCS developed perineal urethrocutaneous fistula. Conclusion: Early surgical intervention is recommended in patients with ischemic priapism; regardless of the delay in presentation, and immediate unilateral distal venous shunt should be considered the best way to preserve erection. More prospective randomized studies are required to confirm these assertions.
Evaluating the transferability of monthly water balance models under changing climate conditions

ABSTRACT Monthly water balance models (MWBMs) are often used for making flow projections under climate change. As such, these models should provide accurate flow simulations; however, they are seldom evaluated in this regard. This paper presents a comprehensive framework intended for the evaluation of the applicability of MWBMs under changing climatic conditions. The framework consists of analyses of consistency in model performance, parameter estimates and simulated water balance components, and a subjective assessment of model transferability. Four MWBMs – abcd, Budyko, GR2M and WASMOD – are used to simulate runoff in the Wimmera catchment affected by the Millennium drought. Although abcd and Budyko slightly outperformed GR2M and WASMOD, none of the models performed well in transfer to the driest period. The greatest variability is detected in simulated groundwater storage and baseflow; thus, these model components should be improved and/or enhanced calibration strategies should be employed to advance the transferability of MWBMs under changing climate.
Incorporating of Soy Flour in Wheat Bread and its Effects on Growth and Renal Function in Young Rats

Quantity and quality of dietary protein considered to be a nutritional problem and the search for inexpensive and quality protein foods considered as a vital mission to improve and enhance the nutritional quality of bread as it had been recognized as a stable food in Egypt. , Hence this study aims to examine the effect of mixing defatted soy flour (DSF) and wheat flour on the breads’ quality in addition to investigate the effects of these mixtures on growth and kidney function in young rats. Different flour mixtures of wheat and DSF were used in preparing of tested breads which were subjected to sensory evaluation. Thirty six young male albino rats 50-70 g were divided into six groups and fed the experimental diets for 4 weeks as follows: group (1) Control group fed on basal diet; group (2) fed on 100% protein from defatted soy flour (DSF 100%); group (3) fed on 100% protein from wheat flour (W 100%); group (4) fed on 90% protein from wheat flour and 10% DSF protein (W 90%+ DSF 10%); group (5) fed on 85% protein from wheat flour and 15% DSF protein (W 85%+ DSF 15%), and group (6) fed on 80% protein from wheat flour and 20% DSF protein (W 80%+ DSF 20%). Biological evaluation was undertaken by determination of body weight gain, Feed Efficiency Ratio (FER) and protein Efficiency Ratio (PER); and at the end of the experimental period blood was collected and serum total protein, albumin, globulin, uric acid, creatinine and serum urea was determined. Results indicated that wheat 100% bread had the highest score in overall quality and acceptability, followed by bread of wheat 90%+ DSF 10%, whereas the bread of wheat 80%+ DSF 20% had the lowest score value. And the biological and biochemical results showed that the addition of DSF to wheat flour enhanced the protein quantity and quality of bread as illustrated by increments of weight gain and FER values of groups fed on wheat and DSF mixtures, and by increasing of serum total protein in group fed mixtures of wheat and DSF; on the other hand serum urea was significantly (P < 0.05) increased on mixture of wheat and SDF at 15and 20% levels. The results of this study revealed that, the addition of 10 and 15% DSF to wheat bread have good acceptability and it can be used to enhance the quantity and quality of wheat bread protein. Key words: Wheat, Soy, sensory evaluation, rats, growth, serum total protein, kidneys function.
“I’m mindfully green”: examining the determinants of guest pro-environmental behaviors (PEB) in hotels

ABSTRACT The paper examines the antecedents of Australian hotel consumer pro-environmental behaviors (PEB). The research investigates three forms of hotel guests’ actual (self-reported) PEB: water-saving, energy-saving, and recycling behaviors. This study employs a hotel-customer survey in Australia (n = 339). A focus on green mindfulness is an innovative feature of the study. Interestingly, the results show green mindfulness to be the dominant predictor of hotel guests’ PEB, followed by the individual’s green habits at home. The findings address current environmental issues in the hotel industry and extend the literature of tourist sustainability on the actual PEB in a hotel context. Practically, this research contributes insights for hoteliers to understand guests’ PEB so that they can improve their green programs.