Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Contribution at the Study of Neuroprotective Properties of Neuroglobin during Severe Chronic Glaucoma

Introduction: The mechanisms of overexpression of neuroglobin in patients with severe glaucoma (CG+) remain hypothetical. Objective: To study the anti-apoptotic, anti-hypoxic and anti-oxidant properties of neuroglobin in CG+. Population and Methods: The visual field, as well as plasma dosage of neuroglobin (CmNgb, ng/ml), hypoxia inductible factor-1alpha (CmHIF-1α, pg/ml), glutathione peroxidase (CmGpx, pg/ml), and cytochrome C oxidase (CmCyt C, pg/ml) were carried out in 45 CG+ and 45 controls (CG-). The chi-2 test compared the proportions, and Spearman’s test studied the correlations between quantitative variables (p Results: CmNgb was 4.1 in CG+, versus 2.3 in CG- (p = 1.52 × 10-5). CmGpx was 1144.7 in CG+, versus 752.8 in GC- (p = 0.0199). CmHIF-1α was 4.1 in CG+, versus 3.5 in CG- (p = 0.4530). CmCyt C was 2303.26 in CG+, versus 1750.44 in CG- (p = 0.0450). In CG+, there was a correlation between CmNgb and CmGpx (r = 0.417; p = 0.004), CmNgb and CmHIF-1α (r = 0.644; p = 1.8 × 10-6), and between CmHIF-1α and CmGpx (r = 0.447; p = 0.002), CmHIF-1α and CmCyt C (r = 0.371; p = 0.012). None correlation was found between CmNgb and CmCyt C (r = 0.126; p = 0.370), as well as CmGpx and CmCyt C (r = 0.102; p = 0.505). Conclusion: The variations of apoptosis, hypoxic, and oxidative stress biomarkers were found between CG+ and CG-, as well as their correlations, suggesting that neuroglobin overexpression is related to its anti-apoptotic, anti-oxidative, and anti-hypoxic properties.
Predictors of Malaria Prevalence and Coverage of Insecticide-Treated Bednets among Under-Five Children in the Buea Health District, South West Region, Cameroon

Introduction: Cameroon is a hyperendemic country to malaria where it remains a major public health concern, especially amongst children under-five. Insecticide-treated bednets (ITBNs) is the main control strategies. This study aimed at determining the predictors of malaria prevalence and coverage of ITBNs among under-five children in the Buea Health District (BHD), South West Region of Cameroon in other to reduce the morbidity and mortality of malaria. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in the BHD which is a malaria-hyperendemic area. Every head (female/male) of the household who was present at home at the time of data collection was randomly interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Under-five children were ascertained for malaria using microscopy, with a temperature of ≥37.50°C. Results: Out of 391 children (mean age = 19.7 month, SD = 2.5) who were selected and ascertained for malaria, the overall malaria prevalence was 13.04% (95% CI: 10.04 - 16.78). In a multivariate analysis after adjusting for confounders, female parents/guardians (AOR = 0.53, 95% CI: 0.29 - 0.91) was associated with low risk of malaria while parents/guardians with no formal/primary educational (AOR = 3.3, 95% CI: 1.76 - 4.04) and children who did not use ITBN (AOR = 1.40, 95% CI: 1.08 - 2.51) were associated with an increased risk of malaria. Out of the selected children, 84.4% possessed ITBN (95% CI: 80.4 - 87.7) while 72.6% (95% CI: 67.9 - 76.8) used ITBN. In a multivariate after adjusting for confounders, Bova health area showed a significantly lower usage of ITBNs (χ 2 = 14.053, p = 0.003). Conclusion: The findings indicate that increased ITBN usage, increased parents/guardians’ educational level and good knowledge of ITBN is required to lower the risk of under-five children being infected with malaria. Health area of residence greatly influences the direct relationship between bednets possession and usage. These, therefore, indicates the possession of ITBN doesn’t mean their usage. The Cameroon National malaria control programs should consider the realities of the living conditions of the population for the implementation of better policies.
Study of Increasing Business Performance Through the SiFATI Approach and Its Implications in Business Conditions (Study of the Food Industry in Southeast Sulawesi Province)

Empirical facts prove that a lot of the food industry in Southeast Sulawesi Province is unable to maintain its business continuity. Based on data from the Department of Industry and Trade of Southeast Sulawesi Province, in 2012 the number of food industries was recorded at 463 business units. This number became 452 business units, down 2.38 percent in 2013. Furthermore, in 2014 the number of food industries was recorded at 465 business units or an increase of 2.88 percent. Then in 2015 it became 417 business units or fell 10.32 percent and in 2016 it became 339 business units or down 18.71 percent. This means that there are 124 food industries unable to maintain their business continuity. Therefore this study aims to improve business performance through the SiFATI approach, namely: (1) Effect of business morals on the performance of the food industry. (2) Implications of business performance on business continuity. (3) The moderating effect of the policy of the Regional Government of Southeast Sulawesi in strengthening the influence of business morals on business performance. The method used in this study is the survey method, which is conducting a field survey of the food industry that was used as the research respondent in the Southeast Sulawesi Province with a sample of 150 business actors distributed in Kendari City and Baubau City. The data analysis technique uses (1) qualitative descriptive, (2) quantitative analysis with PLSSmart program tools. The results of the study concluded that business performance can be optimized or improved through the SiFATI approach. In this case: (1) Business morals have a significant positive effect on the performance of the food industry. (2) Business performance has significant positive implications for business continuity. (3) Southeast Sulawesi Regional Government policies can moderate the influence of business morals on business performance. Thus the factors that cause the inability of businesses to maintain the viability of their business are business morals, government policies, and business performance. Therefore the right approach model is the SiFATI model (Sidig, Fathanah, Amanah, Tabliq, Istiqamah). Keywords: Business performance, SiFATI approach, business continuity DOI : 10.7176/EJBM/12-3-01 Publication date: January 31 st 2020
Study on the Decomposition Mechanism of the HFO1234zeE/N2 Gas Mixture

HFO1234zeE is an environmental-friendly gas with the potential to replace sulfur hexafluoride (SF6). Therefore, research on the breakdown and decomposition characteristics of the HFO1234zeE gas mixture was conducted. The breakdown experiments of the 20% HFO1234zeE/80% N2 gas mixture under different electric fields were performed, and the feasibility of replacing SF6 with HFO1234zeE was verified in terms of insulation strength. Based on the density functional theory, the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) and lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) wave function distributions of the HFO1234zeE molecule were obtained. According to the frontier orbital theory, the possible position of reaction in the molecule may occur at the carbon–carbon double bond and carbon–hydrogen bond. Moreover, reaction force field-molecular dynamics (ReaxFF-MD) was used to simulate the decomposition of the 20% HFO1234zeE/80% N2 gas mixture, the effect of the temperature and pressure on the decomposition reaction was studied, and the main decomposition paths were analyzed. The research results show that the main decomposition products are C2F2, CN, CNF, H, N, F, and HN2. With the increase in temperature and pressure, the number of molecules decomposed increases. The conclusions provide the theoretical basis for the application of HFO1234zeE.
Bovine Mastitis: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Alage ATVET College Dairy Farm, Southern Ethiopia

Purposive cross-sectional types of study was carried out to determine the prevalence of mastitis in lactating dairy cows, and assess the associated risk factors in Alage agricultural technical vocational and training (ATVET) college dairy farm. The study was carried out in 138 dairy cows based on data collection, regular farm visit, clinical examination, and California mastitis test (CMT). In the present study, in general the prevalence of mastitis was 94 (68.11%) and (46.37%) at cow and quarter level respectively. The prevalence of clinical and subclinical mastitis was (16.67% and 51.44%), subclinical (5.25% and 41.12%) at cow and quarter level respectively. In this study prevalence of mastitis was considerably correlated with breed, parity and production status (milk yield per lactation period) (A°ÂÂ‘Â<0.05). However, stage of lactation and age of the cow was not statistically significant in this study. Taking into consideration the different huge losses that could be incurred by both clinical and subclinical mastitis, regular checkup for the exposure of subclinical mastitis and appropriate treatment of the clinical cases should be practiced and also attention should be paid for further detailed investigation and control measure of cases.
A Novel Approach that Ameliorates Motor Disabilities and Improves Range of Motion of Joints; Comparison with Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

A novel approach significantly more effective both in ameliorating motor disabilities and in improving range of motion (ROM) of joints when compared with the current standard approach, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF). A total of 56 participants – of both genders, BMI normal, mean age 35 (range 21-68 years), exhibiting lumbopelvic extensor stiffness (assessed by performance of the deep squat test) - engaged in two experiments. Joint ROM was evaluated before and after treatment in each experiment. Participants were photographed performing the deep squat test and their joint ROM calculated with Kinovea software to obtain the data. In Experiment 1, twenty-six participants were randomly divided into two groups in order to compare the degree of improvement in ROM. One group was treated using the novel approach and the control group with PNF, both for three minutes duration. Results: statistically the effect size of the novel approach proved greater compared to the control PNF. In Experiment 2, thirty participants were treated only with the novel approach, motor disability being assessed with the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) before and after five to seven days. Results: the novel approach proved significantly effective in ameliorating motor disabilities. Conclusion: the novel treatment is effective both in improving ROM of joints and in ameliorating motor disabilities. Moreover, in Experiment 2 the participants were assessed five to seven days after treatment, demonstrating that the improvement in ROM as well as the amelioration of motor disabilities is long lasting. Additionally, the degree of improvement in joint ROM observed in Experiment 1 finds confirmation in Experiment 2. Strikingly, after performance of the novel approach all the participants reported a pleasant sensation of lightness in walking - a phenomenon termed sensory attenuation, the term signifying the matching between sensory prediction and outcome.
Soft sensor based on a lumped parameter model of solids drying in a spouted bed

Abstract The aim of this study was to develop a soft sensor for estimation of the solids temperature and moisture content during the drying of porous alumina in a spouted bed. Mechanistic-empirical and fundamental models were employed to develop the soft sensors, which were evaluated for continuous and intermittent drying. Soft sensors provided consistent results and good agreement with experimental measurements. The robustness of the soft sensor also was confirmed, since it was able to predict the solids moisture content during intermittent drying based on a calibration from the continuous process. Therefore, this work describes the successful development of a reliable, robust, and low computing cost mathematical model soft sensor.
Maternal near-miss in N ’Djamena Mother and Child Hospital, Chad

BACKGROUND : Maternal near-miss describes a woman who almost died but survived a complication that occurred during pregnancy, childbirth or within the 42 days following pregnancy termination. The prevalence of maternal near-miss is variable around the world. In Chad no previous survey has been performed on maternal near-miss. OBJECTIVE : To describe the characteristics of patients affected by maternal near-miss in N’Djamena mother and child hospital. RESULTS : During the 6-month period (January 1st to June 30th 2016) of data collection there were 4,857 live births. The 100 most severe cases of near-miss (2.06 % of all deliveries) were selected. The majority of these patients (96%) were ≤ 35 years old. Seventy six per cent had had 0-3 prenatal consultations. A high proportion of women had been referred (84%). Main morbidities were: haemorrhage (62%) and hypertensive complication (24%) followed by abortion (6%). CONCLUSION : Maternal near-miss is often recorded in our hospital. Haemorrhage and hypertension are the main pathologies registered. Key words : Near-miss, N’Djamena mother and child hospital Chad.
Effects of Stretch on the Bladder Umbrella Cell Apical Junctional Ring

A critical component of the epithelial barrier is the apical junctional complex (AJC), a ring- like structure circumscribing polarized epithelial cells, which is composed of the apical-most tight junction, the sub-adjacent adherens junction, and the punctate desmosomes. The AJC is physically associated with both actin and keratin filaments, which also form a belt encircling epithelial cells at the height of the AJC. Together the AJC and its associated cytoskeleton form the apical junctional ring (AJR). Critically, the AJR must maintain its continuity in the face of external mechanical forces that accompany normal physiological functions, such as during breathing, when blood flows through vessels, or when urine accumulates in the bladder; however, it is not well understood how this is accomplished. To accommodate dramatic changes in urine volume, the AJR of umbrella cells, which line the luminal surface of the bladder, expands during bladder filling and contracts upon voiding; however, the mechanisms that drive these events are unknown. We hypothesize that the active expansion and contraction of the umbrella cell AJR during filling and voiding requires the membrane trafficking of junctional proteins. Using native umbrella cells as a model, we observed that the umbrella cells’ AJR assumed a non-sarcomeric organization in which filamentous actin and α-actinin-4 formed a continuous belt, while non-muscle myosin II A (NMMIIA) formed discontinuous linear tracts along either side of the actin ring. Expansion of the umbrella cell AJR required formin-dependent actin assembly but was independent of NMMII ATPase function. AJR expansion also required membrane traffic, Rab13-dependent exocytosis specifically, but not trafficking events regulated by Rab8a or Rab11a. In contrast, the voiding-induced contraction of the AJR depended on actomyosin dynamics, as well as on RhoA, and dynamin-dependent v endocytosis. Taken together, our studies indicate that an important mechanism by which the urothelium retains continuity in the face of cyclical changes in urine volume is the expansion and contraction of the AJR. Whereas AJR expansion depends on actin polymerization, it also requires exocytosis, presumably of vesicles containing AJR-associated proteins. In contrast, contraction of the AJR is likely driven by actomyosin contraction of the AJR and endocytosis of excess AJR proteins.
The Design of Heart Rate Detector and Body Temperature Measurement Device Using ATMega16

This research will discuss health services in the role of diagnostics and life support. The system designed is a system that is able to provide information on the user's health condition, in this case, is a measure of heart rate and body temperature. In taking heart rate data using a heart rate sensor (fingertip sensor). This system works taking data from the blood flow on the index finger for the 60s, the data will be displayed through the LCD. For body temperature parameters the data collection uses the LM35 temperature sensor. Changes in sensor heat will be converted into electricity, which is translated into digital form through a 10-bit ADC that is processed by the ATMega 16 microcontroller and displayed to the LCD. The results of an ideal measurement show the error of each parameter heart rate and body temperature min <1.702% and <0.55%
A mapping of JLASSS: The academic consolidation of the socio-cultural studies of sport in Latin America

The present study aims to map the research published in the Journal of the Latin American Socio-cultural Studies of Sport (JLASSS) in order to provide a panorama of the development of socio-cultural sports science research within the Asociación Latinoamericana de Estudios Socioculturales del Deporte (ALESDE—Latin-American Association of Socio-Cultural Studies of Sport). In order to accomplish this aim, we catalogued the journal papers from the first edition (2011) to the last (2018), which comprised a total of 91 papers written by 153 different researchers and published in 14 issues. The most recurrent themes were related to social, cultural, and historical aspects, corresponding to 48.35% of the publications. However, despite the predominance of these themes, the thematic plurality of the journal is expressive. Therefore, it is evident that JLASSS presents an interdisciplinary approach to the human and social sciences when scientifically addressing the sports phenomenon. As a conclusion, this paper indicates that the field related to the socio-cultural studies of sport in Latin America is under construction and that ALESDE and JLASSS intend to be the protagonists in the strengthening of this field.
Sustainable fashion: current and future research directions

Purpose The sustainable fashion (SF) literature is fragmented across the management discipline, leaving the path to a SF future unclear. As of yet, there has not been an attempt to bring these insights together or to more generally explore the question of “what is known about SF in the management literature and where could the SF field go from there? ”. The purpose of this paper is to bring together the field to identify opportunities for societal impact and further research. Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review was conducted from the first appearances of SF in the management literature in 2000 up to papers published in June 2019, which resulted in 465 included papers. Findings The results illustrate that SF research is largely defined by two approaches, namely, pragmatic change and radical change. The findings reveal seven research streams that span across the discipline to explore how organisational and consumer habits can be shaped for the future. Research limitations/implications What is known about SF is constantly evolving, therefore, the paper aims to provide a representative sample of the state of SF in management literature to date. Practical implications This review provides decision makers with insights that have been synthesised from across the management field. Originality/value This review identifies knowledge gaps and informs managerial decision making in the field, particularly through serving as a foundation for further research.
ASSESSMENT OF PHYSICIANS' HEALTH CARE NEEDS: IS THERE A LINK WITH QUALITY OF CARE IN SAUDI ARABIA?

Background: In daily practice, physicians encounter many health risks. Multiple studies have found that physicians are finding it difficult to access health care, and often resort to self-diagnosis and treatment. Methods: Cross-section analytical observational study. A non-random convenience sampling technique using a preexisting self-administered validated questionnaire. Results: Most of the factors represented a low-to-moderate or neutral level of difficulty, although 42% of respondents said that finding the time to access care was a high priority. Career threatening illnesses were not a significant problem (72 of 456 respondents, or 15.8%), but 54.4% of respondents reported that they had a colleague with a career-threatening illness. Conclusion: The results indicate the need for policy makers and employer to make a greater effort to meet physicians' health care needs. One of the main weaknesses of this study was the sample, as it cannot be considered to be representative of physicians working in Saudi Arabia. The majority of respondents were general and family physicians, so the results may not apply to other specialties that were not represented equally in our sample.
Deep Learning for Music Composition: Generation, Recommendation and Control

Technology has always helped expand the range of musical expression, from the fortepiano to synthesizers to electronic sequencers. Could machine learning further extend human creativity? We explore three ways deep learning supports the creative process: generation, recommendation, and control. Generative models can synthesize stylistic idioms, enabling artists to explore a wider palette of possibilities. Recommendation tools can assist artists in curation. Better model control helps artists stay in the creative loop. Furthermore, this control could take place at one or more musically-meaningful levels – the score, the performance, or timbre – or on a non-musical level, such as a subjective quality like “scary. ” This dissertation posits that deep learning models designed to better match the structure of music can generate, recommend and provide control in the creative process, making music composition more accessible. I describe four projects to support this statement. AdaptiveKnobs (Huang et al., 2014) uses Gaussian Processes to capture the nonlinear multimodal relationship between low-level sound synthesis parameters and perceived sound qualities. By using active learning, we assist sound designers in defining their own intuitive knobs by querying them on sounds that the model expects to improve the controls most. ChordRipple (Huang et al., 2016) uses Chord2Vec to learn chord embeddings for recommending creative substitutions and a Ripple mechanism to propagate changes, allowing novices to compose more adventurous chord progressions. Music Transformer (Huang et al., 2019) uses self-attention mechanisms to capture the self-similarity structure of music, generating coherent expressive piano music from scratch. As the model processes composition and performance as one, improvisers can play an initial motif and have the model develop it in a coherent fashion. Coconet (Huang et al., 2017) uses convolutions to capture pitch and temporal invariance. The generative model fills in arbitrarily-partial musical scores, allowing it to perform a wide range of musical tasks. The model uses Gibbs sampling to approximate how human composers improve their music through rewriting. Recently, Coconet powered the Bach Doodle, harmonizing more than 50 million melodies composed by users. We hope machine learning can enable new ways of approaching the creative process for both novices and musicians.