Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Length-weight relationships of 20 fish species from the Sine Saloum estuary, Senegal, West Africa

Length-weight relationships (W=aLb) were estimated for 20 ﬁsh species collected during scientific fishing surveys conducted from April 1990 to October 2012 in the Sine Saloum estuary, Senegal, using purse seine, beach seine and fyke-net. The number of individuals varied from 10 (Hemicaranx bicolor) to 777 (Carlarius latiscutatus). Fish length ranged from 4.5 cm total length (Sphoeroides marmoratus) to 130.0 cm total length (Sphyraena afra). The values of parameter b in the LWR equations varied from 2.687 (Hemicaranx bicolor) to 3.334 (Citharichthys stampflii). The coefficient of determination (r²) varied between 0.953 (Sphoeroides marmoratus) and 0.996 (Sphyraena afra). The length–weight relationship has never been studied before in Sine Saloum estuary for 13 fish species (Carlarius parkii, Batrachoides liberiensis, Caranx senegallus, Hemicaranx bicolor, Trachinotus teraia, Elops senegalensis, Lutjanus goreensis, Citharichthys stampflii, Psettodes belcheri, Dagetichthys lusitanicus, Sphyraena afra, Sphyraena guachancho and Sphoeroides marmoratus). This study provided LWRs that are not available in FishBase (Froese and Pauly, 2020) for Carlarius latiscutatus, Carlarius parkii, Batrachoides liberiensis, Caranx senegallus, Hemicaranx bicolor, Cynoglossus senegalensis, Fontitrygon margarita, Plectorhinchus macrolepis, Pomadasys perotaei, Lutjanus goreensis, Citharichthys stampflii, Psettodes belcheri, Dagetichthys lusitanicus and Sphoeroides marmoratus. It also provided size ranges that are not specified for LWRs in FishBase for Ephippion guttifer, Elops senegalensis, Pseudotolithus senegalensis, Pseudotolithus senegallus and Sphyraena afra. In addition, new maximum lengths are presented for Plectorhinchus macrolepis and Citharichthys stampflii. The parameters obtained from this study will be useful for proper fish population management in West African fisheries.
miR-132-3p mediates Functions of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells through targeting PTEN expression and ERK1/2 pathway

Background This study was aimed to investigate the functional role of the microRNA (miR)-132-3p in rat vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) and the potential mechanisms in abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Methods VSMCs were transfected with miR-132-3p mimics and inhibitors, and the effects of miR-132-3p on VSMCs proliferation, migration were assessed by CCK-8 assay and Boyden chamber cell invasion assay, respectively. miRNA targets were determined using bioinformatics and luciferase reporter assays. The protein expression of phenotype markers and related signaling pathways were detected by Western blot. Results Overexpression of miR-132-3p in VSMCs attenuated VSMCs proliferation and migration. Conversely, the opposite effect was obtained with the inhibition of miR-132-3p. We further demonstrated that miR-132 could significantly promote the expression of VSMCs marker genes ACTA2 and MYH1. Reporter assays and western blot validated that PTEN as a direct target of miR-132-3p in VSMCs. Besides, miR-132-3p overexpression could also promote the expression of ras and c-myc, and activate the phosphorylation levels of ERK1/2. Conclusions These results indicate that miR-132-3p is a critical regulator in maintaining normal functions of VSMCs through PTEN-ERK1/2 axis. Restoring expression of miR-132-3p may serve as a potential therapeutic approach for treatment of AAAs.
Does Uncertainty Matter for Trade - Economic Growth Nexus in Indonesia?

This paper aims to test the impact of uncertainty on the causal relationship among exports, imports, and economic growth in Indonesia. The relationship is constructed by examining the presence of FDI-adjusted exports and imports (trade) and the output link using conditional variances-covariances derived from the generalized autoregressive conditional heteroskedastic (GARCH) process in a vector error correction model (VEC-GARCH model). Using evidence in Indonesia, the model exposes the uni-directional nexus from trade performance to trade-adjusted output growth in the absence of uncertainty. The volatility effects are evident in the causal relationship between trade and output. The finding shows that the uncertainty effects hamper the trade-economic growth nexus. Incorporated with the long-run causality, trade still causes output even after containing the contributions of volatility. The significant role of imports highlights the higher demand for intermediate capital products and the inclusion of technology in strengthening economic growth.
Determinants of preference for home childbirth over health facility childbirth among Women of Reproductive Age in Tanzania: An Analysis of Data from the 2015-16 Tanzania HIV and Malaria Indicators Survey

Background While evidence has shown an association between place of childbirth and birth outcomes, still factors contributing to the choice of home childbirth have not been adequately investigated. Childbirth assisted by unskilled birth attendants has been cited as a contributing factor for the high maternal and neonatal mortalities in low resources countries. This study aimed at determining determinants of preference for home childbirth assisted by unskilled attendants in Tanzania.Method The study used the 2015-16 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey and Malaria Indicator Survey (2015-16 TDHS-MIS) dataset. A total of 2286 women of reproductive age (15-49 years) who had childbirth within one year preceding the survey were included in the analysis. Both univariate and multivariable regression analysis was used to determine predictors for home-based childbirth.Results A total of 805(35.2%) of women had home childbirth assisted by unskilled providers. After adjusting for confounders, the determinants of preference for home childbirth were the level of education (primary education, AOR=0.666; p=0.001; secondary and higher education, AOR=0.417; p<0.001); not owning mobile phone, AOR= 1.312; p=0.018; parity (parity 2-4, AOR=1.594; p=0.004; Parity 5 and above, AOR=2.158; p<0.001); inadequate antenatal visits, AOR=1.406; p=0.001; wealth index (poorest, AOR=9.395; p<0.001; poorer, AOR=7.701; p<0.001; middle, AOR=5.961; p<0.001; richer, AOR=2.557; p<0.001) and Zones (Southern Highlands, AOR=0.189; p<0.001; Southern, AOR=0.225; p<0.001; Zanzibar, AOR=2.55; p<0.001). Conclusion There are large proportions of women who use home childbirth assisted by unskilled birth attendant’s mainly traditional birth attendants (TBA). Predictors for home-based childbirth were being illiterate women, poor access to communication, inadequate antenatal visits, low socio-economic status and those from Zanzibar. Innovative strategies targeting these groups are highly needed to increase the use of health facilities for childbirth and hence reduce maternal and neonatal mortalities in Tanzania.
Patients’ knowledge of diabetes complications and self-management practices in Ghana

BackgroundThe prevalence of diabetes is increasing and over two-thirds of these are not diagnosed, especially in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). As a consequence, diabetes complications usually exist at the time of diagnosis.PurposeTo assess the knowledge and experiences of adult patients with Diabetes on diabetes complications and self-management practices with emphasis on foot care.MethodologyTwenty patients attending Diabetes clinics were purposively sampled from two hospitals in Ghana. Face-to-face interviews were conducted to evaluate patient’s understanding of diabetes and self-management practices. The interviews were audio-taped, transcribed, and analysed to generate themes using the constant comparison method.ResultsThree-quarters of the participants in the study correctly defined diabetes as high blood glucose levels, but few knew the risk factors and complications of diabetes. Stroke and Hypertension were the most popular complications known, whiles diabetes foot complications were the least known. Almost all participants showed awareness of dietary self-management practices, but few had limited knowledge in foot care practices.ConclusionDiabetes education in LMICs should promote self-management practices, especially foot care and clear dietary guidelines. There is also opportunity to invest in specialist diabetes training for healthcare providers and increase community-based care for people living with diabetes in Ghana.
TOLERANCE RESPONSE OF MUSKMELON RECOMBINANT INBRED LINES AGAINST SALINITY

Muskmelon is the most important vegetable crop of arid and semi-arid regions and salinity is the most prevailing abiotic stress in such areas. Therefore, the present study was conducted to determine salt tolerance of twenty muskmelon recombinant inbred lines (RILs) based on determining of seeds germination rate and percentage in laboratory experiment and measuring of some morphological and horticultural attributes for them in pots experiment under netted house at Horticultural Research InstituteAgricultural Research Centre, Egypt during 2016 and 2017 early summer seasons. These RILs were exposed to four different levels of sodium chloride (NaCl) viz., 0 mM, 50 mM, 75 mM and 100 mM after 15 days from seed sowing. The findings confirmed that the salinity tolerance of any genotype was increased as the reduction or increment rate for this genotype compared to control reduced and vice versa. So, the muskmelon RILs 305 and 307 showed salinity tolerance till 50 mM NaCl and RIL 309 had salinity tolerance till 75 mM NaCl, but none of RILs had salinity tolerance at 100 mM NaCl in all measured traits. Based on these two salinity experiments, these three muskmelon RILs were selected as salt tolerant and were made all the combinations of crosses among them in one direction to produce three F1 hybrids that were grown under greenhouse at Kaha Vegetable Research Farm (KVRF), Kalubia during 2017 late summer season. These three F1s beside their parents and hybrid Gal 23 (used as control) were sown in the two open fields using drip irrigation system at Sadat city, Menofia Governorate, one of them was irrigated with groundwater 955 ppm salinity (used as control) and the other field was irrigated with groundwater 2760 ppm salinity (used as a field dose for salinity tolerance evaluation) during 2018 early summer season. The results of these hybrids evaluation under salinity stress compared to control field showed that the hybrid RIL 309 × RIL 307 had high level of salinity tolerance, hybrid RIL 309 × RIL 305 had moderate level of salinity tolerance and hybrid RIL 307 × RIL 305 had low level of salinity tolerance. Finally, all measured traits didn't differ under salinity stress compared to control field in the hybrid RIL 309 × RIL 307. This indicated that the hybrid RIL 309 × RIL 307 could be used under salinity stress condition.
Agenesis of corpus callosum, severe developmental delay, recurrent infections, and cutaneous hypopigmentation: a case of Vici syndrome

Background: Vici syndrome is a rare, autosomal recessive multisystem disorder, first described in 1988 by Dionisi-Vici. This syndrome is characterized by corpus callosum agenesis, oculocutaneous hypopigmentation, cataracts, immunodeficiency, and cardiomyopathy with additional variable multisystem manifestations. Case Presentation: We present a case of a 2-month-old infant, born preterm via Spontaneous vaginal delivery (SVD). He presented with fever, fits, and developmental delay. His weight and head circumference were below the third percentile for age and sex. In addition, he had hypopigmented skin and hair, a long philtrum, micrognathia, and high-arched palate. He had generalized hypotonia and hyporeflexia and his eyes showed horizontal nystagmus. His brain magnetic resonance imaging showed agenesis of corpus callosum, colpocephaly, and periventricular necrosis of white matter. He was admitted as a case of Vici syndrome and was treated for infections and seizures. He presented to emergency afterward as well for sepsis and eventually died of cardiopulmonary arrest at an age of 6 months. Conclusion: Vici syndrome is a rare disease and around 80 cases have been reported so far. This is a first reported case in Pakistan. It has variable presentation but agenesis of corpus callosum, recurrent infections, microcephaly, cardiomyopathy, cataracts, seizures, developmental delay, and hypopigmentation remain the most common features.
ProxLogs: Miniaturised proximity loggers for monitoring association behaviour in small animals

The ability to monitor associations between wild animals is essential for understanding the pro- cesses governing gene transfer, information transfer, competition, predation and disease transmission. Until recently, such insights have been conﬁned to large, visible or captive animals. However, the rapid development of miniature sensors for consumer electronics is allowing ecologists to monitor the natural world in ways previously considered impossible. Here we describe miniature (<1 g) proximity loggers we have developed that use Bluetooth Low Energy transmission to register contacts between individuals. Our loggers are open source, low cost, rechargeable, able to store up to 2000 contacts, can be programmed in situ and can download data remotely or through a mobile phone application, increasing their utility in remote areas or with species which are challenging to recapture. Wesuccessfully trialled our loggers ina range of ﬁeld realisticconditions, demonstrating that Bluetooth Low Energy is capable of logging associations in structurally complex habitats, and that changes in received signal strength can be equated to short range changes in distance between loggers. Furthermore, we tested the system on captive European starlings ( Sturnus vulgaris ) and captive multimammate mice ( Mastomys natalensis ). The ability to include other sensors is retained in our prototypes, allowing for the potential integration of physiological and behavioural inference into social networks derived from our approach. Due to its open source nature, small size, ﬂexibility of use and the active research currently being undertaken with Bluetooth Low Energy, our approach is a valuable addition to the biologging toolkit.
Can Early Home administration of Azithromycin with Zinc Help Prevent Severe COVID-19 Disease Progression and Long-COVID?

Philippe Lepere1*, Bruno Escarguel2, Selda Yolartiran2, Claude Escarguel3,4 1University of Geneva, Institute of Global Health, 24 rue du General-Dufour 1205 Geneva, Switzerland 2Saint Joseph Hospital, COVID Unit, 26 Bd de Louvain 13008 Marseille, France 3Association Biologie et Cooperation, 135 Traverse du Gaou 83140 Six-Fours, France 4Union Pour la Prévention et la Gestion des Crises Sanitaires, 11 rue de Tabary, 59278 Escaupont, France *Correspondence should be addressed to Philippe Lepere; lepere.p@wanadoo.fr, philippe.lepere@etu.unige. ch
THE IMPACTS OF IMAZAPIC ON GARLIC MUSTARD AND NON-TARGET FOREST FLOOR VEGETATION IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY’S HARDWOOD FORESTS

OF THESIS THE IMPACTS OF IMAZAPIC ON GARLIC MUSTARD AND NON-TARGET FOREST FLOOR VEGETATION IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY’S HARDWOOD FORESTS Alliaria petiolata is an invasive biennial herb that poses a substantial threat to various ecosystems across the United States. Imazapic herbicide can control A. petiolata infestations, but there is limited peer-reviewed data on impacts of pre-emergent imazapic spraying to forest floor communities. This research examined the impacts of preemergent imazapic (0.84 kg/ha) with Pentra-Bark® surfactant on ground cover of A. petiolata and the spring perennials Claytonia virginica and Erigenia bulbosa. Experimental populations in randomized blocks within two forest stands in central Kentucky received the following treatments at 0.84 kg ai/ha: imazapic with PentraBark®, glyphosate with Pentra-Bark®, Pentra-Bark® alone, and a control with no herbicide. Imazapic treatments significantly reduced ground cover of all tested species, while other herbicidal treatments led to no significant ground cover responses. Imazapic treatments did not always eliminate these species from experimental units, although some C. virginica and E. bulbosa individuals exhibited superficial injury. These findings suggest imazapic (0.84 kg/ha) with Pentra-Bark® surfactant is highly effective against A. petiolata, but may also harm some non-target forest floor plants. Additional research is required to determine impacts at other application rates to these and other non-target forest floor plant species.
TP53 p.Arg72Pro polymorphism and Breast Cancer Risk: A meta-analysis of case-control studies

Background :The effect of the p.Arg72Pro variant of the P53 gene on the risk of developmentof breast cancer remains variable in populations. However, the use of strategiessuchas pooling age-matched controls with disease cases may provide a solid meta-analysis. Our goal was to perform a meta-analysis in order to assessthe association of p.Arg72Provariant of P53 gene with breast cancer risk. Methods : Databases such as PubMed, Genetics Medical Literature, Harvard University Library, Web of Science and Genesis Library were used to search articles. Age-matched case-control studies on breast cancer that have evaluated the genotype frequencies of the p.Arg72Pro of P53 gene were selected. The fixed and random effects (Mantel-Haenszel) were calculated using pooled odds ratio of 95% CI to determine the risk of disease. Inconsistency was calculated to determine heterogeneity among the studies. The publication bias was estimated using the funnel plot. Results : Twenty-one publications with cases age-matched controls including7841disease cases and 8876controls were evaluated in this meta-analysis. Overall, our results suggested that p.Arg72ProP53 was associated with a risk for breast cancer for the dominant model (OR= 1.09, 95% CI = 1.02-1.16; P= 0.01) and the additive model (OR= 1.09, 95% CI = 1.01-1.17; P= 0.03), but not in the recessive model (OR = 1.07, 95% CI = 0.97-1.16; P= 0.19). According to the ethnic group, allele Pro has been associated with breast cancer risk in Europeans for the dominant and additive models. Conclusions : This meta-analysis found a significant association between p.Arg72Pro in the P53 gene and the risk of breast cancer. Individuals carrying at least one Pro allele of the P53 gene are more likely to have breast cancer with dominant and additive models than individualsharboringthe Arg allele.
Constraints Perceived by Farmers in Adoption of Sericulture Production Technologies in Jorhat District of Assam

The study focused on constraints perceived by farmers in adoption of Sericulture Production technologies in Jorhat district of Assam. Because of non awareness of improved sericulture technologies as well as poor living conditions, the adoption level of sericulture technologies among the farmers of Jorhat district is very limited and there is still a gap in dissemination and adaptation of improved sericultural technologies in pre and post cocoon sector among the farmers for growth and development of sericulture in acreage of food plants, rearing of silkworm and production and productivity of cocoon and silk. The constraints faced were lack of knowledge about training and pruning of host plants in adoption of host plant cultivation technology, improper maintenance of temperature and humidity, lack of regular technical guidance, non availability of protected storage house in villages, non availability of suitable and big market nearby villages, lack of improved reeling and spinning machine, lack of awareness on improved technology adoption, high cost of rearing and other sericulture production technologies and lack of timely guidance etc. The present findings can facilitate government and different organizations for developing strategies for proper utilization of accessible resources and it may be useful to the extension functionaries in addressing the constraints in a greater depth and develop better strategies for increasing the adoption level of silkworm rearers.
Clinical features and outcomes of gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with COVID-19

COVID-19 infected patients clinically can be asymptomatic or symptomatic. Clinical course in symptomatic patients may be present with mild, moderate, or severe symptoms. The coronavirus can affect multi-organ systems. The respiratory system is the most frequent target for the virus. Besides, gastrointestinal involvement may occur in occasional patients. We aimed to determine the clinical features and outcomes of gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with COVID-19. We retrospectively investigated 188 COVID-19 patients—patients clinical and demographic information obtained from the hospital database. Patients were categorized according to the clinical management guide released by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health. The mean age of the patients was 55.95 years (±17.62). 118 (62.8%) of the patients were men, and 70 (37.2%) of women. 118 (62.8%) patients were symptomatic, and 70 (37.2%) patients were asymptomatic. Among symptomatic patients, 56(47.4%) patients have isolated non-gastrointestinal symptoms, 52 (44.06%) patients have both (non-gastrointestinal, and gastrointestinal) symptoms, and 10 (8.4%) patients have isolated gastrointestinal symptoms. The distribution of the symptoms in 118 symptomatic patients was: 61 (32.5 %) patients have a fever, 84 (44.7 %) patients have a cough, 72 (38.3%) patients have dyspnea. The spectrum of gastrointestinal symptoms was as follows: 11 (5.9%) patients have diarrhea, 18 (9.6% ) patients have abdominal pain, 24 (12.8%) patients have nausea, 14 (7.5%) patients have vomiting, 38 (18.7%) patients have anorexia, 2 (2.1%) patients have constipation. However, COVID-19 infection present commonly with respiratory and musculoskeletal symptoms; it is important to be aware of the varied clinical presentations in COVID-19, including isolated gastrointestinal symptoms. This will allow increasing the timely detectability of infected patients and more effective contact control measures.
Development of the Geniculate Ganglion in Human Fetuses.

AIM This study aimed to present the quantitative development of the geniculate ganglion (GG) in foetal cadavers. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study focused on 60 temporal bones of 30 (15 female and 15 male) foetuses aged 18-30 weeks of gestation (mean age, 22.83 ± 3.49 weeks) to measure the length, width and area of the GG. RESULTS According to gestational weeks and months, the ganglion length (1.21 ± 0.41 mm), width (1.03 ± 0.28 mm) and area (1.24 ± 0.61 mm2) did not change. In terms of sexes or sides, ganglion dimensions were not significantly different. Positive correlation was found between the length and width (p = 0.033, r = 0.276), between the length and area (p 0.001, r = 0.762) and between the width and area (p 0.001, r = 0.622). Linear functions were calculated for the ganglion area (y = 0.355 + 0.039 × weeks), length (y = 0.636 + 0.025 × weeks) and width (y = 0.634 + 0.017 × weeks). CONCLUSION The ganglion size did not change in foetal cadavers aged 18-30 weeks of gestation. This finding may be important for anatomists and embryologists in performing morphometric studies and understanding the development of the GG and for neuro-otologists and neurosurgeons in achieving greater success in skull base surgeries.