Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Care for Dying Patients at Midlife: Experiences of Nurses in Specialized Palliative Home Care

The aim of the study was to highlight nurses’ experiences of caring for patients in palliative care at midlife, and describe their coping strategies. This study used a qualitative methodology with an inductive and an abductive approach. The analysis started with systematic text condensation. Later in the analysis, an abductive profile inspired by the concepts of a “tentative coping model for nurses in cancer care” was used. Fourteen participants, from 3 specialized palliative home care teams, were interviewed in 3 focus groups. Three themes and 9 codes represented the participants’ experiences and coping strategies: experiences of significances: participants felt admiration for the patients, they became invigorated by their encounters with their patients, and they got confirmation that they did well; stress: participants described how they were affected by external influences, psychological stress, and stress-related symptoms; and coping: participants described the various individual-, group-, and organizational-level coping strategies they used in their daily work and the formal and informal support they received. Based on their descriptions, palliative care nursing was stressful for the nurses. They had various coping strategies and significances that helped them care for the families in the most difficult situations. The study also revealed how important formal support was to the nurses.
Practices Regarding Lifestyle Modifications Among Diabetic Patients-A Comparative Study

NTRODUCTION Diabetes is one of the biggest public health problem and epidemic in human history. The predominant form is type 2 diabetes about 85% which can be caused by combination of poor lifestyle choices and genetic factors. [1] In today’s contexts people rarely have time to exercise or have a healthy lifestyle because of monotonous work of schedule. The high incidence of diabetes in India is mainly because of sedentary lifestyle, lack of physical activity, obesity, stress and consumption of diets rich in fats, sugar and calories. International Diabetes Federation 2014 revealed that worldwide 387 million people are diabetic and prevalence is 8.3%. [2] In India 62 million people are diabetic and it affects more people in rural India (34 million) than I Original Article
Study of anthropometric parameters in children (18-25 years) of diabetic parents in medical students, Agra

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a leading public health care problem in developing and developed world, with increasing incidence and long term complications. It is the most common endocrine disorder in the world today. Objective: To study the anthropometric parameter in the children whose parents are diabetic and nondiabetic. Material and methods: 250 medical students of S.N Medical College, Agra, of age group 18–25 years were included in study from year 2015 to 2017. Their anthropometric measurements which included weight, height, BMI were taken. This study was done in physiology department of S.N. M.C. Agra. Subjects were divided into 2 Groups . Children of diabetics parents (Group-1) and Children of non-diabetic parents (Group-2). Results: Out of total 250 students, 15.2% students were overweight and 2.4% were obese according to WHO classification of BMI. In group 1, out of 64 students, 18.75% were found to be overweight and 3.1% were obese. In group 2, out of 186 students, 13.9% were overweight and 2.15% were obese. The mean BMI of Group-1 and Group-2 was 22.21 ± 3.50 and 22.15 ± 3.19 respectively. P value =0.73 and t=0.33. Conclusion: Higher percentage of overweight and obese are found in the children of diabetic parents as compare to non-diabetic parents and Mean BMI is slightly higher in group 1 i.e. in the children of diabetic parents but this difference in Mean BMI of both groups is considered to be not significant. Sonal Garg, Himanshu Jain, Richa Srivastava, Prakhar Garg. Study of anthropometric parameters in children (18-25 years) of diabetic parents in medical students, Agra. IAIM, 2017; 4(12): 43-48.
Islamic Religiosity, Work Pressures, and Organizational Behavior of Social Workers

DOI: 10.21276/sjahss.2018. 6.9. 11 Abstract: This research aims at studying whether there exists a relationship or significant influence between Islamic religiosity on one hand and work pressures and organizational behavior on the other hand as far as social workers are concerned. The research sample of this study comprises of 149 social workers from various Muslim countries including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Palestine. The study employed the snowball sampling method. The descriptive analysis, correlational analysis, and multiple regression analysis were employed, using the SPSS program for data analysis. The analysis results show that the relationship between the free variable and the bound ones indicates that the free variable has a significant influence on the bound variables individually. The relationship between the free variable and the bound ones indicates that the free variable has a significant influence on the two bound variables simultaneously. This study contributes to the research area of Islamic religiosity and social work, especially pertaining to the Islamic religiosity, work pressures, and organizational behavior as far as social workers are concerned.
BIOGENETICAL STATUS OF MIGRANT SANTAL AND LOHRA OF PURNIA DISTRICT OF BIHAR, INDIA

Bio-genetical status of migrant Santals and Lohras of Purnia district was studied using parameters like ABO and Rh blood groups, PTC taste ability, colour blindness, sickle cell anaemia and G6PD deficiency. The phenotypic and gene frequencies show wide differences in these two populations. Blood group B was found highest in Santals while blood group A was dominant in Lohras. It may be concluded that the changed gene frequencies in these two populations is due to evolutionary force like selection, mutation, genetic drift, and temporal variation. However, they retain their separate entities by practicing endogamy.
Nutritional Survey of Mosambi Orchards at Jamsar and Lunkaransar Soil Series of Bikaner District of Arid Rajasthan

1 Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Jaipur National University, Jaipur 302017 Rajasthan, India 2 Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Research Station, S.K. Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner 334 006 (Rajasthan), India 3 ICARCentral Institute of Arid Horticulture, Bikaner 334 006 (Rajasthan), India *Corresponding author
Hepatoprotective and antioxidant activity of Tragia involucrata root extractsagainst CCl4 induced hepatotoxicity in rats

Tragia involucrata (TI) Linn is a shrub belongs to family Ephorbiaceae widely distributed in the Indian subcontinent. It has been used as a traditional remedy since ancient days but its hepatoprotective effect is not yet well characterized. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of T. involucrata extract in carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Wistar rats of either sex were treated with normal saline (0.5 ml/kg p.o.), T. involucrata extracts (100, 200 and 300 mg/kg p.o.), and silymarin (100 mg/kg p.o.) respectively. The treatment duration lasted for 7 days and on 8th day, 12 hrs overnight fasted animals except control group were treated with 1 ml of CCl4 in liquid paraffin (1:1). Blood sample was collected 24 hrs after CCl4 administration for estimation of biochemical markers in serum then the animals were sacrificed under ether anaesthesia for histopathology and biochemical estimations in hepatic tissue. CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity was characterised by a significant (p<0.001) increase in SGOT, SGPT, alkaline phosphatase (ALKP), and thiobarbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS) as well as a significant (p<0.001) decrease in total protein (TP), total albumin (TA), reduced glutathione (GSH), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT). Treatment with T. involucrata extracts significantly (p<0.05 and p<0.01) attenuated CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity. However in T. involucrata alone (per se group) there was no significant alteration as compared to control group. Silymarin is used as standard drug in this study. Thus, the result shows the dose dependent hepatoprotective and antioxidant activity of TI extract against CCl4 induced hepatotoxicity in rats.
Vulvovaginal Candidosis

Vulvovaginal candidiasis is the name often given to Candida albicans infection of the vagina associated with a dermatitis of the vulva (an itchy rash). ̳Vaginal thrush‘, ̳monilia‘, and vulvovaginal candidosis are other names used for vulvovaginal candidiasis. About 20% of non-pregnant women aged 15 to 55 harbour Candida albicans in the vagina. Most have no symptoms and it is harmless to them. Overgrowth of Candida albicans causes a heavy white curd-like vaginal discharge, a burning sensation in the vagina and vulva and/or an itchy rash on the vulva and surrounding skin. Oestrogen causes the lining of the vagina to mature and to contain glycogen, a substrate on which Candida albicans thrives. Lack of oestrogen in younger and older women makes vulvovaginal candidiasis much less common. The most common symptom is vaginal itching, which may be severe. Other symptoms include burning with urination, white and thick vaginal discharge that typically does not smell bad, pain with sex, and redness around the vagina. Symptoms often worsen just before a woman's period. Vaginal yeast infections are due to excessive growth of Candida. These yeast are normally present in the vagina in small numbers. It is not classified as a sexually transmitted infection; however, it may occur more often in those who are frequently sexually active. Risk factors include taking antibiotics, pregnancy, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS. Eating a diet high in simple sugar may also play a role. Tight clothing, type of underwear, and personal hygiene do not appear to be factors. Diagnosis is by testing a sample of vaginal discharge. As symptoms are similar to that of the sexually transmitted infections, chlamydia and gonorrhea, testing may be recommended. About 75% of women have at least one vaginal yeast infection at some point in their lives while nearly half have at least two. About 5% have more than three infections in a single year. It is the second most common cause of vaginal inflammation after bacterial vaginosis. K e y w o r d s
INVESTIGATION THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR AMONG STAFF IN HOSPITAL

Nearly thirty years ago, the subject of safe climate was introduced and to establish conditions which make health and safety for individuals, As well as refers to a condition which desired of individuals behavior, industry events and predict impacts on physical health. Also it is related to an understanding of the management staff, commitment and implementation of safety policies, processes and practices. Therefore In this study, the effect of the relationship between organizational climate and organizational citizenship behavior among hospital staff was investigated. The sample size was 130. Information was collected with using a standard questionnaire. 29 questions in the questionnaire used in the study, 8 questions about organizational climate retrieved from Jav and Liu organizational climate questionnaire, And 20 questions retrieved from Bell citizenship behavior and organizational citizenship behavior questionnaires. Questions are based in the Likert-scale. The results show that situation of the organizational climate and organizational citizenship behavior among staff at the Imam Khomeini Hospital is above average. Other findings revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between organizational climate and it's characteristics with Organizational Citizenship Behavior.Finally, the results showed that factor of aim clearness and agreement is most important impact prediction of Organizational Citizenship Behavior.
Effect of spinosad and sex pheromone alone and in combination against the infestation of brinjal shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes

Brinjal shoot and fruit borer (BSFB) (Leucinodes orbonalis Guen.) is the most destructive and economically harmful insect pests of brinjal. In Bangladesh, brinjal growers are solely rely on various groups of neurotoxic insecticides to control BSFB effectively. Brinjal being a vegetable crop, multiple uses of these insecticides against BSFB will leave considerable toxic residues on fruits which ultimately affect human health. To combat this issue biorational molecules or biopesticides might be the potential alternatives of these toxic insecticides to manage the BSFB infestation. Spinosad (microbial insecticide) and sex pheromone traps are most promising bio-control agents effective against large numbers of lepidopterans. Therefore, in the present study, bioefficacy of spinosad and pheromone trap (Jhilik) alone or their combined effects were evaluated against BSFB infestation. Field experiments were carried out in Entomology Field Laboratory, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh during May to October 2012, to elucidate the potentials of spinosad and pheromone trap against BSFB infestation. Data were collected on shoot and fruit damage as well as estimation of fruit losses. Based on the results, spraying of spinosad (Libsen 45 SC) in combination with pheromone trap found to be the most effective treatment to reduce shoot (1.16%) and fruit damage (5.95%) in comparison with that in the water-treated control (shoot damage; 26.37% while fruit damage 46.35% respectively). On the other hand, pheromone trap was much effective than spinosad when these treatments were applied individually. Moreover, the loss of brinjal was significantly reduced when the plots were treated with spinosad (24.14%) or pheromone (18.42%) compared to the untreated plot (60%) while minimum loss (7.81%) was estimated in the treatment with spinosad + pheromone trap. © 2013 Universal Research Publications. All rights reserved
EFFECT OF INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF BANKS IN NIGERIA

This paper appraised the effect of intellectual capital on financial performance of firms in Nigeria using the banking industry. The research used the Value Added Intellectual Coefficient (VAIC) to ascertain the extent that intellectual capital indices affect financial performance of three Nigeria. Data were collected from the published annual financial statements of the three banks and analyzed using regression tool. The study indicates that IC has a positive and significant effect on banks' financial performances of the banks but some are not significant. The results further showed that the banks are statistically different in both the intellectual capital and its financial performance indicators. It also shows that the banks with high IC also show high financial performance. The study recommends banks in Nigeria invest vigorously in development of their human capital as a key driver of firm's performance. They should also provide the infrastructures needed for to achieve a virile human capital in the system.
Causes and Effects of Job Related Stress among Polytechnic Librarians in Delta State, Nigeria

The paper provides an overview of some elements that are responsible for job stress. It specifically proffers mean ing to the term job stress. Based on a thorough review of related literature, the study sought to find out the causes and effects of job stress on polytechnic librarians in Delta State. The results shows that pressure from management/bosses, poor work environment, excess workload, inadequate support system, challenges in coping with new technology and lack of supervision are some of the causes of job stress among polytechnic Librarians in Delta State. And that these have negative consequences such as job dissatisfaction, frustration, low productivity, depression, negative job attitude, absenteeism, illness amongst others. Based on these some recommendations were put forward.
Surgery for bone sarcoma of the upper extremity

Bone sarcomas arising in the upper extremity are uncommon. When they do occur in the upper extremity, the most common locations include the proximal humerus, scapula, and distal radius. Treatment of any location requires the appropriate knowledge of the various surgical techniques and reconstruction methods to offer the patient the best functional and oncological outcome. Surgically, the complex anatomy and finely interrelated structures of the upper extremity may limit some surgical options; nonetheless, limb-sparing techniques (despite sometimes narrow surgical margins) may provide both local tumor control and considerable functional advantages for these patients by reducing the surgical morbidity and loss of function. However, amputations still serve as a valuable and effective surgical option when limb-salvage is not feasible.
The Corporate Social Responsibility of Family SMES: An Exploratory Study Based on the Development of Knowledge

Most of the previous studies provide a low effect of firm characteristics on the CSR family business. Indeed, other variables can explain the CSR of these firms such the effect of social network variables, the conservatism and the age of company. Recent works have been able to put the emphasis on the role of knowledge of CSR in the adoption of CSR of family SMES. The paucity of research in this area gives our study a considerable importance given that we are going to develop a model which treats the development of CSR knowledge of in family SMES.
IMAGE QUALITY ASSESSMENT BY USING AR PREDICTION ALGORITHM WITH INTERNAL GENERATIVE MECHANISM

: The main aim of Objective image quality assessment (IQA) is to evaluate image quality consistently with human perception. We have different types of perceptual IQA metrics but they cannot accurately represents the degradations from different types of distortions, e.g., existing structural similarity metrics perform well on content dependent distortions and gives the better peak signal-to-noise ratio (PSNR) but it is not well on content-independent distortions. In this paper, we integrate the merits of the existing IQA metrics with the guide of the recently revealed internal generative mechanism (IGM). The IGM indicates that the human visual system actively predicts sensory information and tries to avoid residual uncertainty for image perception and understanding. Motivated by the IGM theory, here we assume an autoregressive prediction algorithm to decompose an input scene into two portions, the predicted portion with the predicted visual content and the disorderly portion with the residual content. Distortions on the predicted portion causes to degrade the primary visual information, and structural similarity procedures are employed to measure its degradation; distortions on the disorderly portion mainly change the uncertain information and the PNSR is employed for it. Based on the noise energy deployment on the two portions, finally we mix the two evaluation results to acquire the overall quality score. Simulation results show better performance comparable with the state-of-the-art quality metrics.
Risk factors for asthma in young adults

Risk factors for asthma in young adults. J. Sunyer, J.M. Antó, M. Kogevinas, M.A. Barceló, J.B. Soriano, A. Tobías, N. Muniozguren, J. Martínez-Moratalla, F. Payo, J.A. Maldonado, the Spanish Group of the European Community Respiratory Health Survey. ERS Journals Ltd 1997. ABSTRACT: We assessed the association of asthma prevalence in young adults with susceptibility factors and environmental exposures, taking into account the age at asthma onset. A random sample of the general population, aged 20–44 yrs, in five areas of Spain (Albacete, Barcelona, Galdakao, Huelva, and Oviedo) was selected in the frame of the European Community Respiratory Health Survey (ECRHS). Overall, 2,646 subjects (response rate = 60.9%) responded to a respiratory questionnaire and 1,797 (41.4%) finalized a bronchial challenge. Atopy to perennial (odds ratio (OR) = 10.2, 95% confidence interval 4.2–25) and seasonal allergens (11.5, 4.6–28), parental asthma (4.5, 2.5–8.4), and birth order (OR for no older siblings in comparison to having more than two = 3.2, 1.2–9.1) were associated with current asthma whatever the age of asthma onset. Past asthma was associated to a lesser extent with atopy (OR around 3.5 to both perennial and seasonal allergens). Lower respiratory tract infections before the age of 5 yrs (LRTI), having had a pet in childhood, and being born in a younger cohort were associated with asthma starting before the age of 15 yrs, but not after. Male gender was more frequent in childhood asthma and female gender in adulthood. In addition to the known risk factors of asthma (atopy to perennial allergens, parental asthma) we provide evidence for an association of asthma (whatever the age of onset) with sensitization to seasonal allergens, and having less than three older siblings; and for an association of childhood asthma with lower respiratory tract infections. Eur Respir J 1997; 10: 2490–2494. *Unitat de Recerca Respiratòria i Ambiental, Institut Municipal d'Investigació Mèdica (IMIM), Barcelona. **Dept of Epidemiology, Dirección de Salud de Vizcaya, Bilbao. +Dept of Pneumology, Hospital General de Albacete. ++Instituto Nacional de Silicosis, Oviedo. ‡Hospital General de Huelva, Spain.
Effect of foreign institutional investors on corporate board attributes: A literature review

This paper is a review of the exiting literature on corporate governance focusing on the key attributes of board namely the executive compensation, board independence and board busyness. The paper looks into the exiting work on how the foreign investment impacts the corporate governance and the main theories supporting it. The paper provides a research setup for conducting future empirical studies specific to an economy on the impact of different types of foreign institutional investors on the corporate governance through the channel of board attributes. It provides a detailed discussion on how the endogeneity issues are addressed by previous literature and what new empirical research in governance can look forward to.
A Framework for Offshore Service Providers’ Capability Maturity

Massive growth in offshore IT service delivery in last two decades triggered voluminous amount of research activities in this domain. However, even today research study on offshore providers’ capability maturity appears to be sketchy and limited to the concepts of building technology and solution architecting skills. This research study attempts to develop a generic capability maturity framework for offshore IT service providers based on their capabilities pertaining to business processes, service operations, relationship management, and business organization maturity. The research process involves a select group of experts and thought leaders from a global IT service firm in India to capture the ground level experience about the firm’s evolution path since its inception. In addition, these experts ascertain various stages of firms’ service maturity with the help of a questionnaire based survey followed by theme based interviews. Subsequently, in a group decision making situation, respondents identify the pertinent service capabilities that the firm acquired at various stages of the maturity during its journey of evolution. Successive discussions and review sessions with the experts reveal the significance of identified service capabilities in creating business value at each stage of service maturity. The learnings from these interviews and group sessions helped conceptualize a generic capability maturity framework, which eventually vindicates offshore IT service providers’ evolution through a service maturity value chain.