Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF ADDITION OF FENTANYL AND DEXMEDETOMIDINE TO ROPIVACAINE FOR EPIDURAL ANAESTHESIA & ANALGESIA IN LOWER ABDOMINAL AND LOWER LIMB ORTHOPEDIC SURGERIES

Background: Opioids as epidural adjunct to local anaesthetics (LA) have been in use since long and α-2 agonists are being increasingly used for similar purpose. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of epidurally administered Ropivacaine plus Dexmedetomidine versus Ropivacaine plus fentanyl in lower orthopaedic and limb surgeries. Methods: A total of one hundred patients of both gender aged 21-50 years, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I and II who underwent lower limb orthopedic surgery were enrolled into the present study. Patients were randomly divided into two groups: Ropivacaine + Dexmedetomidine (RD) and Ropivacaine + Fentanyl (RF), comprising 50 patients each. Inj. Ropivacaine, 15 ml of 0.75%, was administered epidurally in both the groups with addition of 1 μg/kg of dexmedetomidine in RD group and 1 μg/kg of fentanyl in RF group. At the end of study, data was compiled systematically and analyzed using ANOVA with post-hoc significance, Chi-square test and Fisher's exact test. Results: Postoperative analgesia was prolonged significantly in the RD group (358.3±7.864) and consequently low dose consumption of local anaesthetic LA (63.68±9.958 vs 85.96±13.988) during epidural top-ups postoperatively. Sedation scores were much better in the RD group and highly significant on statistical comparison (P<0.001). Conclusions: Dexmedetomidine seems to be a better alternative to fentanyl as an epidural adjuvant as it provides comparable stable hemodynamics, early onset, and establishment of sensory anesthesia, prolonged post-op analgesia, lower consumption of post-op LA for epidural analgesia, and much better sedation levels.
AUDITOR TENURE, AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE AND ACCRUAL – BASED EARNINGS MANAGEMENT OF QUOTED COMPANIES IN NIGERIA

Auditor Tenure defines the length of the auditor-client relationship while auditor independence (measured by the quantum of audit fees received) defines an auditor’s quality of being free from influence, persuasion or bias, and hence the unbiased mental attitude in making decisions throughout the audit and financial reporting process. The absence of independence may greatly impair the value of the audit service and the audit report. On the other hand, an excessively long association between the auditor and his client may constitute a threat to independence. This study examines the relationship and effects of auditor tenure and auditor independence on the earnings management (measured by the amount of discretionary accruals) of companies in Nigeria. The study relies on secondary data derived from various companies’ financial statements and the Nigerian Stock Exchange fact book to determine and measure the level of earnings manipulations in corporate financial statements, applying an all-inclusive multivariate analysis. The empirical analysis using a total of 342 company year observations, shows that Audit tenure and auditor independence exert significant effects and exhibit significant relationship with the amount of discretionary accruals of quoted companies in Nigeria. The descriptive statistics result reveals a minimal presence of discretionary accrual management by the companies in the sample and on the average; about 94% of the companies engage their audit firms for over three years, with a considerable experience of a substantial number of audit firms in this distribution.
Vibration Bearing Diagnostic System Machine Learning

The article shows the possibility of using a mathematical model of a bearing with various types of defects for machine learning of the vibration diagnostic system. A plane geometric model of a radial bearing with two degree of freedom is considered in detail, a system of differential equations describing the nature of the motion of moving masses in the mechanical bearing system is presented. A formula is obtained for calculating the total kinematic disturbance, the calculation of which is associated with significant computational costs. The article proposes an alternative calculation method, namely, modeling the profile of kinematic disturbances in the time domain, which will minimize computational costs. The adequacy of the proposed method is confirmed by calculations in Matlab and comparison with experimental data. The development of equipment maintenance systems for the actual technical condition is relevant as in the case of operation of facilities of increased danger Gerike, and in the case of the operation of expensive equipment Pisarev and Vaganov, where the diagnosis with disassembling the machine leads to large financial losses. Diagnostics of equipment by vibration parameters allows fixing defects in the early stages during normal operation without the need to disassemble the units and take them out of service.
Effect of domestic processing methods of some legumes on phytochemicals content and in vitro bioavailability of some minerals

Legumes are valued over the world for their protein content as well as their low glycemic index and are commonly included in Egyptian diets. So, the present study was conducted to determine the effect of common household processes on nutritional value and antioxidant factors as well as in vitro bioavailability of iron and zinc. Generally, the domestic processing methods on the legumes under study resulted in increases in protein and crude fiber contents, while total carbohydrates, fat and ash contents were decreased as comparing with the raw materials. The soaking process caused significant decrease in mineral contents of tested legumes, while cooking and germination processes caused increases in Ca, Fe and Zn contents, but caused decreases in Na and K contents as compared to raw materials. Concerning in vitro bioavailability percent of Fe and Zn, there were an increment in their contents when the raw materials of legumes subjected to different treatments. The trend observed in the degree to which processing increased the bioavailability percent of Fe and Zn was germination+ cooking ˃ germination ˃ cooking ˃ soaking. From results also, the same trend was observed in total phenols and total flavonoids. The total antioxidant percent increased after germination in all tested legumes relative to soaked ones. Ferulic was the most abundant phenolic compounds present in all studied legumes. Germination caused increase in fractionated phenolic compounds content. According to fractionation of isoflavones, it was clear that genistein was the highest detected component and formononetin was the lowest one in all studied legumes. Treatments of soaking and cooking resulted in a decrement in fractionated isoflavones relative to raw materials. In addition, germination process increased their contents compared to soaked ones. Vitamin B fractions were decreased in all processes except germination treatment. From the present results, it could be concluded that the common household processes for legumes, in particular, germination process could be improved the nutritional value through elevation in the capacity of antioxidant constituents and vitamin B fractions as well as increase in vitro bioavailability of minerals. [Amany A. Salem, El-Bostany, A. Nahla, Samia A. Al-Askalany and Hala A. Thabet. Effect of domestic processing methods of some legumes on phytochemicals content and bioavailability of some minerals] J Am Sci 2014;10(12):276-288]. (ISSN: 1545-1003). http://www.jofamericanscience. org. 35
Calcium Carbide Residue-Hydrated Lime Blend as Stabilizing Agent

The suitability of the blend of calcium carbide residue and hydrated lime to serve as a stabilizing agent, in order to overcome the challenge of availability and high cost of hydrated lime in Nigeria was investigated. Calcium carbide residue was replaced with hydrated lime in incremental order of 10 %, from 0 % to 100 %. The blend of calcium carbide residue partially replaced with hydrated lime was used in incremental order of 2 % from 0 % to 8 % to treat laterite soil obtained from Ikpayongo. The sample of laterite soil treated with different percentages of the blend of calcium carbide residue and hydrated lime were subjected to Atterberg’s limits test, compaction test, unconfined compression strength test, durability test and California bearing ratio test. Based on result of test calcium carbide residue partially replaced with 70 % hydrated lime is recommended for use as a stabilizing agent. The use of calcium carbide residue as a stabilizing agent will provide an effective way of disposing calcium carbide residue which has negative impact on the environment, in addition to ensuring economy in the use of lime in soil stabilization.
EFFICIENCY OF THE ALGAE SPIRULINA PLATENSIS AS ANTIDIABETIC AGENT

This study was conducted to define the effect of the green algae Spirulina platensis on rats as antidiabetic agent. A comparison between amaryl, a currently available antidiabetic drug and the algae was studied. Some biochemical and immunological parameters were investigated in this study. Also histological and immunohistochemical investigations were performed. Rats were divided into 6 groups. Group1 is considered as naïve animals. Group 2 The diabetic non treated group injected with a single dose (45 mg/kg body weight) of streptozotocin (STZ) for three days. Group 3 The pre-treated group orally administrated algae (15 mg/kg body weight) daily for three weeks. Group 4 orally administered with 15 mg/kg body weight for three weeks then injected with STZ. Group 5 The post –treated group intraperitoneally injected with STZ then treated with algae for 4 weeks. Group 6 injected intrraperitoneally with STZ then treated with the drug amaryl at a dose of 0.15 mg/ kg body weight for 4 weeks. Results showed that oral administration of the present algae modulated the diabetic increase in blood glucose level revealing the antihyperglycemic effect of the used algae. It effectively increased insulin and albumin concentrations and decreased the total cholesterol and triglycerides levels with consequence decrease in lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) activity. Furthermore, it decreased lipid peroxidation product MDA and increased the World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research SJIF Impact Factor 5.990 Volume 4, Issue 11, 18-54. Research Article ISSN 2277– 7105 Article Received on 26 Aug 2015, Revised on 16 Sep 2015, Accepted on 07 Oct 2015
Review on Aspect level Information Retrieval System for Micro Blogging Sites

- In this paper we have done systematic review of the Aspect Level Retrieval Systems and have also traced its theory and practice since year 2003 (LDA, ME-LDA, SLDA, ASUM, TSM, JST, JAS and LingPipe Model). It has also been found that today Aspect based, Perspective based systems are gaining significance, therefore, there is an urgent need to improve existing algorithm working in this area, for this we have also given typical flow of such retrieval systems.
Motivational Interviewing effects to improve commitment to a Weight control program in Overweight and obese women

This study was aimed at exploring effect of motivational interviewing as an additional alternative on the weight loss program among women with overweight and obesity. A randomized clinical trial study (pretestposttest with control group) was implemented in 50 overweight and obese women who attended to nutrition clinics. Samples were randomly selected using clinic records and then attributed to the two groups including 1) a standard program of weight control that was about diet and exercise education and 2) motivation interviewing group that received the same education as well as standard group. Additionally they participated in 5 motivation interview session. The motivational interviewing group participated more in sessions (14.2 vs. 9.6) and completed more dietary and exercise diaries (16.1 vs. 9.8) compared to standard group. There was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of weight loss. These findings recommended that motivational interviewing can be more beneficial when integrated into a standard program of weight loss.
Nutritional quality of carrot (Daucus carota L.) as influenced by farm yard manure

An experiment was conducted at the University of Rwanda, college’s farm located in Northern Rwanda in 2013. The main objective was to determine the effectiveness of farm yard manure on carrot nutritional quality. The experimental design applied was randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replicates for each treatment. The treatments comprised five levels (0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 tha -1 ) of decomposed farm yard manure. The quality parameters namely, ß-carotene, vitamin C and total soluble sugars were analyzed in harvested carrots for each treatment using standard methods. The results showed that farm yard manure had a positive effect on ß-carotene whereby the highest content of 11188 μg/100 g was recorded from the 20 tha -1 treatment, while the lowest content of 10287 μg/100 g was recorded from the carrots that did not receive any farm yard manure. The results on vitamin C showed that its content increased with the application rate of 20 tha -1 recording 7.980 g/100 g, while the lowest content was recorded in plots that did not receive any fertilization. However, FYM did not influence significantly total soluble sugars content in carrots whereby the highest TSS of 10.267% was obtained in plots without FYM, while the lowest TSS of 9.997% was obtained in carrots from the 20 tha -1 treatment. On the basis of the results of this study, a range of 15-20 tha -1 of FYM is therefore recommended because it improved the nutritional quality of carrots.
Antimutagenic Potential of Cynara scolymus, Cupressus sempervirens and Eugenia jambolana Against Paracetamol-Induced liver cytotoxicity

Drug-induced liver injury is a potential complication of virtually every prescribed hot medication. Paracetamol (APAP) is one of the most commonly used drugs worldwide for its analgesic and antipyretic effect. Although it is considered to be safe and effective in the therapeutic range, the overdose following accidental ingestion or suicidal attempt causes a toxic response leading to the centrilobular necrosis in liver. Consequently, the present study was designed to evaluate antihepatotoxic and antimutagenic activities of hydroethanolic extract of Cynara scolymus L. , Cupressus sempervirens L. , and Eugenia jambolana Lam in experimental rat model of paracetamol-induced liver toxicity in rats, comparing with silymarin as reference agent. The results revealed that the pre-treatment with either hydroethanolic extract (250 mg/kg/day, p.o) or silymarin (50 mg/kg/day, p.o.) for 4 weeks has good safety profile in normal rats and exhibited a marked hepatoprotection against single toxic dose of paracetamol (4 g.kgb.wt, p.o.) as proved from marked decline in the DNA fragmentations and inhibition in the percentage of chromosomal aberrations in bone marrow cells. These protection was decreased as silymarin < E. jambolana < C. sempervirens < C. scolymus. In conclusion: E. jambolana may be applied as potential sources of natural antioxidant with hepatoprotective effect. Further investigations are needed to isolation and characterisation of the active principles responsible for hepatoprotective activity. [Souria M. Donya; Nancy H. Ibrahim. Antimutagenic Potential of Cynara scolymus, Cupressus sempervirens and Eugenia jambolana Against Paracetamol-Induced liver cytotoxicity. Journal of American Science 2012;8(1):61-67]. (ISSN: 1545-1003). http://www.americanscience. org.
The Relation between Parenting Styles and Attachment among Preschool Children in

The results of such study highlight the need for parental training of better ways of rearing practice of their children and increase communication with their children in their early years of life. Courses for single couples before marriage to encourage them of using better parenting styles to overcome their children problems. Also, education courses for parents about types of attachment and better ways of using health attachments with their children must be conducted.
Status of Soil Micronutrients in Ethiopian Soils: A Review

Deficiencies of micronutrients have emerged as a new problem to crop productivity in Ethiopia. Particularly, deficiencies of Zn and Cu are widespread in different parts of the country. In some of the studies B and Mo deficiency were also reported. These problems are expected to increase in the future because of the increase in cropping intensity, the use of high-yielding varieties and the more extensive use of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. Therefore, future research should focus on mapping of soil micronutrients and conducting extensive crop response studies using sensitive crops for the respective micronutrients. Moreover, Standardization of laboratory procedures and establishing the critical level of micronutrients for soils and crops in Ethiopia should be given due emphasis since contrasting results have been reported with different extractants. Keywords : Critical level, Deficiency, Extractant, Micronutrient
CHARACTERIZATION OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES BIOSYNTHESIZED USING FICUS RELIGIOSA PLANT LEAF EXTRACT

1PG student, Dept of Biotechnology, SRM Arts and Science College, Affiliated to University of Madras, kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India-603 203. 2Asst.Prof. Dr., Dept of Biotechnology, SRM Arts and Science College, Affiliated to University of Madras, kattankulathur, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India-603 203. ---------------------------------------------------------------------***---------------------------------------------------------------------Abstract Silver nanoparticles were widely used in various fields including pharmaceutical, especially those synthesized from herbal medicinal plants due to their pharmacological importance. Ficus religiosa commonly known as pepal tree belonging to the family Moraceae, is used traditionally as antiulcer, anti-bacterial, anti-diabetic and anti-cancer. In this study the silver nanoparticles were synthesized using Ficus religiosa plant leaf extract and characterized by UV-visible spectroscopy, XRD analysis, SEM analysis and FTIR spectroscopy analysis. The UV-visible spectroscopy showed the peak at 424 nm which confirmed the synthesis of silver nanoparticles. XRD confirmed the crystalline nature of the silver nanoparticles. FTIR confirms the presence of alcohol, alkene, alkyne and alkyl Halide functional groups in the sample and the SEM analysis revealed the morphology of the synthesized silver nanoparticles as spherical.
Significance of Soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFlt-1), Placental growth factor (PlGF) and ratio of sFlt-1:PlGF in Preeclampsia (PE)

PE is heterogeneous type of disease, profoundly defined by existence of hypertension and proteinuria, mostly after 20 weeks of gestations. It was reported that placental dysfunction due to PE manifests into alteration of circulating pro-angiogenic or anti-angiogenic mediators, such as placental growth factor (PlGF), and the soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase receptor-1 (sFlt-1). We assessed the importance of sFlt-1/PlGF as a predictive marker for early-onset PE in women at risk of PE with a hypothesis that sFlt-1/PlGF ratio can improve prediction of earlyonset PE for women at risk of this condition. Seventy patients were included in the study over period of 10 months with age range 24-42 years. Blood sample were analyzed for serum sFlt-1 and PlGF concentrations and to calculate the sFlt-1/PlGF ratio measured using electro-chemiluminescence (ECL) Elecsys immunoassay technology on a Roche Diagnostics Cobas e411 system (Roche Diagnostics, Basil). sFlt-1 and PlGF manifest different ranges for various gestational week and provided as per manufacturer advise with scientific reference. sFlt-1:PlGF ratio greater than (>) 85.50 is indicator of pre-eclampsia inclusion. Pre-eclampsia was noted in 2 patients with gestational weeks 15-20 whereas in gestational week 21-25, 2 out of 6 in pre-eclampsia group showed sFlt-1:PlGF ratio > 85.40. In gestational weeks 26-31 and 32-37, 3 out of 7 and 4 out 8 in pre-eclampsia group showed sFlt-1:PlGF ratio > 85.50, respectively. Sum of sFlt-1:PlGF ratio in group of pre-eclampsia was calculated as 55.60±10.15 whereas in non-preeclampsia it was 20.35±3.4. We determined the diagnostic importance of sFlt-1:PlGF ratio as a predictive marker for early-onset PE in women at risk of PE. Furthermore, it was noted that sFlt-1/PlGF ratio manifestation above > 85.5 can improve prediction of early-onset PE for women at risk of this condition.
VERIFICATION OF MEDIUM RANGE WEATHER FORECAST IN NORTH GUJARAT

The medium range weather forecast issued from NCMRWF, Noida on rainfall, maximum temperature, minimum temperature and wind speed for the last 18 years (1999-2016) has been verified with observed weather parameters recorded at agrometeorological observatory, Sardarkrushinagar to known its accuracy. The results revealed that the usability of rainfall was higher in pre monsoon, post monsoon and winter seasons. However, during monsoon, the accuracy of rainfall forecast was 78 percent with RMSE value of 15.3 that indicated the lower accuracy. The maximum temperature forecast accuracy was very good varied from 76 to 88% in different seasons. Similarly, minimum temperature forecast was excellent in monsoon season (88%), and poor in winter season (57%). The wind speed forecast was excellent in all the seasons.
PERSONNEL PERFORMENCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT IN UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS FROM NORTHEASTERN MEXICO: A STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING

M. A. Sonia Lozano-Quintanilla and Dra. Adriana Segovia-Romo. Facultad de Contaduría Pública y Administración, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Av. Universidad S/N, Col. Ciudad Universitaria, San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, México. Manuscript Info Abstract . Manuscript History
The Relationship between Corporate Reputation and Service Quality : A Study on Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Market

This study aims to develop and test a model to reveal the relationship between corporate reputation and service quality at FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) market. The survey is conducted at April and September 2013 period. The results reveal positive correlation between corporate reputation and service quality at FMCG. Keywords—Corporate Reputation, Service Quality, FMCG