Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Journal of Ideas in Health Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility characterization of Escherichia coli isolated from the intestines of freshwater fish from the Mindu dam in Morogoro, Tanzania

Background: The Mindu dam, an open system, serves as a microbial reservoir, housing uropathogenic microorganisms like Escherichia coli. Morogoro municipality relies on the dam for water and fish. This study aimed to assess the antimicrobial susceptibility of Escherichia coli isolated from fish and water in Mindu dam. Methods: In May 2019, a cross-sectional study was conducted in Morogoro municipality. Selected antimicrobials, including ampicillin, tetracycline, cefoxitin, erythromycin, trimethoprim, gentamicin, enrofloxacin, and nalidixic acid, were tested using the disc diffusion method. E. coli ATCC 25922 served as a positive control for quality assurance during bacterial isolation. The potential source of antimicrobial contamination was identified through the multiple antibiotic resistance index. Results: Out of 148 samples, E. coli was found in 24, none in water. E. coli showed high resistance (≥50.0%) to erythromycin (62.5%), nalidixic acid (79.2%), and ampicillin (75%). Additionally, 58.0% of isolates displayed multi-drug resistance across antimicrobial classes, with a multiple antibiotic resistance index ranging from 0.00 to 0.75. Conclusion: Antimicrobial-resistant E. coli in the food chain may heighten the spread of complex urinary tract infections in the municipality. It underscores the necessity for robust municipal surveillance of antimicrobial resistance and effective antimicrobial stewardship for enhanced infection prevention and control.
Influence of Different Management Practices and Fertilizer Levels on the Growth and Yield of Rice in Sodic Soil

A field experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2017-2018 at Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tiruchirapalli to enhance the rice yield in sodic soil through combined application of different management practices and fertiliser level. The experiment was laid out in split plot with three replications. There are six main plot treatments viz., Rice transplanting (M1), Rice wet seeding (M2), Daincha incorporation followed by rice wet seeding (M3), Rice wet seeding + daincha inter cropping (M4), Daincha incorporation followed by rice wet seeding + biofertiliser (M5), Rice wet seeding + daincha inter cropping + biofertiliser (M6). Subplot treatments consist of different levels of fertiliser viz., Control (S1), 75 % soil test based NPK (S2), 100% soil test based NPK (S3), 125 % soil test based NPK (S4). The result revealed that daincha incorporation followed by rice wet seeding + biofertiliser recorded higher growth parameters like plant height, leaf area index, dry matter production, total number of tillers m-2, yield attributes viz., productive tillers, length of panicle, weight of panicle and thousand grain weight which was on par with rice wet seeding + daincha inter cropping + biofertilizer (M6). Among the different fertiliser levels, 125% soil test based NPK (S4) significantly increased the growth parameters, nutrient uptake and availability of micronutrients as compared to other treatments. Grain and straw yield were significantly higher under daincha incorporation followed by rice wet seeding + biofertiliser which was on par with rice wet seeding + daincha inter cropping + biofertiliser respectively. Among the fertiliser level 125 % soil test based NPK recorded significantly higher grain and straw yield which was on par with 100 % soil test based NPK. Application of extra dose of fertiliser from the base dose of 100 % soil test based NPK does not make any yield difference. Hence 100 % of soil test based NPK is economical for producing optimum yield of rice in sodic soil which can be recommended for higher productivity of rice under sodic soil condition.
Can we use ice sheet reconstructions to constrain meltwater for deglacial simulations

[1] Freshwater pulses from melting ice sheets are thought to be important for driving deglacial climate variability. This study investigates challenges in simulating and understanding deglacial climate evolution within this framework, with emphasis on uncertainties in the ocean overturning sensitivity to meltwater inputs. The response of an intermediate complexity model to a single Northern Hemisphere meltwater pulse is familiar: a weakening of the ocean overturning circulation in conjunction with an expansion of sea ice cover and a meridional temperature seesaw. Nonlinear processes are vital in shaping this response and are found to have a decisive influence when more complex scenarios with a history of pulses are involved. A meltwater history for the last deglaciation (21–9 ka) was computed from the ICE-5G ice sheet reconstruction, and the meltwater was routed into the ocean through idealized ice sheet drainages. Forced with this meltwater history, model configurations with altered freshwater sensitivity produce a range of outcomes for the deglaciation, from those in which there is a complete collapse of the overturning circulation to those in which the overturning circulation weakens slightly. The different outcomes are interpreted in terms of the changing hysteresis behavior of the overturning circulation (i.e., non-stationary freshwater sensitivity) as the background climate warms through the course of the deglaciation. The study illustrates that current uncertainties in model sensitivity are limiting in efforts to forward-model deglacial climate variability. Furthermore, ice sheet reconstructions are shown to provide poor constraints on meltwater forcing for simulating the deglaciation.
CLOUD COMPUTING INCREASING EFFICIENCY IN E-GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Cloud Computing offerings are an increasing number of being made to be had with the aid of using the Rajasthan Government through the Government virtual market to lessen charges and enhance IT performance; however, little is thought approximately elements influencing the selection making technique to undertake cloud offerings in the Rajasthan Government. This studies goals to broaden a theoretical framework to recognize threat belief and threat popularity of cloud offerings. Study’s topics (N=24) had been recruited 3 Govt. of Rajasthan groups to wait semi established interview. Rendered texts had been scrutinized the use of the method termed interpretive phenomenological evaluation. Results confirmed that the maximum critical elements influencing threat popularity of cloud offerings are: perceived blessings and possibilities, agency’s threat tradition and perceived dangers. We targeted on perceived dangers and perceived protection issues. Based on those consequences, we recommend some of insinuations for threat administrators, cloud carrier carriers and coverage architects.
Morphometrical Analysis of Ceiba Mill. (Bombacoideae, Malvaceae) Pollen: A Sacred Plant of the Mayan (Mesoamerican) Civilisation

ABSTRACT Ceiba, is a large tree used for ornamental landscaping in tropical regions of the world. It is found in tropical areas, including Mexico, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, West Africa, and Southeast Asia. The present work communicates the detailed pollen morphology of four Ceiba species growing in India including one hybrid, C. speciosa (A.St.-Hil.) Ravenna, C. insignis (Kunth) P. E. Gibbs & Semir, C. x insignis (cross between C. insignis and C. speciosa) and C. pentandra (L.) Gaertn. , using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM), Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope (CLSM) and Light Microscope (LM) to highlight the taxonomic characterization of these species and document finer morphological details to correlate them with other Ceiba spp. , growing around the world. Pollen grain is 4-5-colporate, brevicolpate; sub-oblate to prolate-spheroidal to sub-prolate; sexine reticulate (muri provided with scattered spinuloid excrescences, lumina reticolumellate) and mostly thicker than nexine. The multivariate principal component analysis (PCA) was applied on Ceiba and Bombax ceiba to numerical data obtained from pollen morphometry which clearly revealed a significant variation between different genus and species. A pollen key, based on these micromorphological data (especially pollen aperture and size of muri), is also presented for the Ceiba and B. ceiba. The study provides an analogue for precise identification of Ceiba pollen grains recovered in Quaternary and pre-Quaternary sedimentary deposits in India and other tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Besides, pollen preservation, evolutionary trend and palaeoecology are the other important implications of this study.
The Drive to Improve Water Quality via Conservation Adoption: Who's at the Wheel and Where Are We Headed?

Public impacted by water impairment feels insufficient change within agriculture. Change by litigation begs the question: Who's at the wheel and where are we headed? Much litigation has a local focus but broad implications to agriculture. Agricultural stakeholders must proactively advocate environmental stewardship. Food service companies are driving change and widening the sphere of who pays.
The role of total value added to be distributed to reduce the negative effects of the pandemic on the share price

This research analyzes the relationship between the total value added to be distributed and the share price in the before, during, and post-pandemic periods. The data were collected on the Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) website and Refinitiv Eikon®, resulting in 1,910 observations of Brazilian companies from 2010 to 2022 from all sectors, except Government Activity (due to lack of data). The data were treated using descriptive statistics and the Generalized Least Squares (GLS) regression model. The results revealed that i) the disclosure of the TVAD is relevant to explain the share price; ii) there is a negative relationship between the pandemic period and the share price; and iii) the interaction between the TVAD and the pandemic has a positive relationship with the share price. The results contribute to investors, suggesting that the Value Added Statement (VAS) information can increase the share price in periods of more significant uncertainty. With managers, it shows that the generation of more wealth can increase the price of shares, which can help them obtain better returns since part of the remuneration is usually linked to the performance of the shares. With Brazilian regulators, the results may indicate that the mandatory disclosure of VAS during the pandemic is relevant to assisting shareholders in decision-making. The gap explored in this research is the lack of analysis of the relationship between TVAD and the pandemic. The study's relevance is to highlight to the shareholders what information from the VAS contributes to an increase in the share price in periods of greater instability. Therefore, the impact of the study is that users can use the VAS information for share pricing, especially in periods of greater economic instability.
Al-Azhar University Journal for Virus Research and Studies The Effect of Horizontal Strabismus Muscle Surgery on the Vertical Palpebral Fissure Height

Strabismus is one of the commonly encountered ophthalmological diseases. Recessions and resections of the medial or lateral rectus muscles, the most commonly used procedures for the correction of horizontal comitant strabismus have effect on the vertical palpebral fissure height (VPFH). The aim of the study was to assess the effect of horizontal strabismus surgery on the palpebral fissure height. This was a prospective study included 30 patients (43 eyes) who had horizontal strabismus. Patients were divided into two groups: group A who underwent recession surgery, group B who underwent recession-resection surgery. Vertical eyelid fissure width measurements were compared before and after treatment. Digital imaging analysis and the metric ruler were used to measure vertical palpebral fissure height. Regarding to vertical palpebral fissure height, no significant difference was found between group A and B (P.>0.05). Within group A, a significantly higher mean was found at 3 months after surgery, in comparison to 2 weeks after surgery (P.≤0.05). Our study showed that unilateral or bilateral horizontal rectus muscle recession may induce a post-operative widening of the vertical palpebral fissure width. Recession-resection surgery also may affect the vertical palpebral fissure height.
East African Journal of Forestry & Agroforestry

Bamboo borer larvae have caused major losses of bamboo cover in natural forests and plantations. Lack of information on the fauna of bamboo trees has been cited as the contributing factor to poor management of bamboo stands. Genetic diversity information helps understand the effects of different fauna in guiding management plans. Genetic diversity information has recently become an important tool in conservation science. This paper aimed to determine the genetic diversity of the bamboo borer larvae in the Mau Forest complex in order to generate information that could guide the management and conservation of bamboo trees (Yushinia Alpina) in the Mau
Are there links between Alzheimer’s disease and ADHD? The efficacy of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and NMDA receptor antagonists in controlling ADHD symptoms: a systematic review

Background To assess the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of anti-Alzheimer agents (memantine, galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil) in controlling ADHD symptoms in children, adolescents, and adults. Methods Following the PRISMA guideline, clinical trials assessing the potency of anti-Alzheimer medications in managing ADHD symptoms were imported from PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus (until February 2023). Screening stages were conducted by two independent researchers. Two independent researchers also extracted data from clinical trials reporting the outcomes as the reduction in scores of ADHD questionnaires. The risk of bias within the included studies was assessed using the Cochrane Collaboration tool, while the certainty of outcomes was evaluated based on the GRADE criteria. Results Of the initial 1597 studies, 11 studies were included. No studies were available for rivastigmine, and only a single study was conducted for galantamine. The results of the other two medications had a slight inconsistency. While both memantine and donepezil were reported to be effective in several studies, they were reported to be ineffective in some other studies. Side effects were mostly reduced appetite and headache. The tolerability of memantine, donepezil, and galantamine was all convincing. Conclusions While galantamine did not demonstrate a promising efficacy in ADHD, memantine and donepezil showed effectiveness. However, future studies are needed to confirm their efficacy in ADHD since there was some inconsistency.
Anatomical Bases of the Temporal Muscle Trigger Points

Method Temporal muscles of 14 adult cadavers were studied. The muscle bellies were divided into six areas, three superior (1.2 and 3) and three inferior areas (4, 5, and 6) lower, according to a Cartesian plane to analyze and describe the entry points of the branches of the deep temporal nerves into the muscle. The branching distribution was analyzed using Poisson log-linear tests with Bonferroni post hoc tests for comparison between groups (sextants) (p < 0.05). Results Deep temporal nerve entry points were found in the temporal muscle in all areas. Most of the branches were observed in areas 2 and 5, which coincide with the muscle fibers responsible for mandible elevation and related to the previously described MTPs. Fewer branches were found in areas 1 and 6, where contraction produces mandible retraction. Conclusion There is an anatomical correlation between the branching pattern of the deep temporal nerve and temporal muscle trigger points. Adequate knowledge of the innervation of the temporal muscle may help elucidate the pathophysiology of myofascial syndromes and provide a rational basis for interventional or conservative approaches and help surgeons avoid iatrogenic lesions to the deep temporal nerve lesion.
X-site control on rare earth elements in eclogitic garnets – an XRD study

Natural garnets are robust silicate minerals stable over large ranges of temperature and pressure that can provide useful geochemical constraints on petrogenetic conditions. The purpose of this study is to determine how the size of cation sites controls rare earth elements (REE) incorporation in mantle eclogitic garnets. Major and lanthanide element data in a suite of mantle-derived eclogite garnets were combined with new single-crystal structure refinements (SREFs) to examine the effects of major-element chemistry and site dimension on the incorporation of REE into the garnet structure. Several distinct trends are apparent. Pyrope-rich samples similar to mantle lherzolitic garnets are enriched in the smaller heavy rare earth elements (HREE). Almandine-rich garnets are also HREE-enriched, but low rare earth elements (LREE) values are lower than in the pyrope-rich garnets. Intermediate garnet compositions are more depleted in HREE and enriched in LREE (Ce, Nd, and Sm). Finally, Ca-rich garnets (50% grossular component) are depleted in LREE and HREE, but are enriched in MREE. Hence, the X site dimension does exert a crucial role in REE incorporation into the garnet structure. Crystal structure refinements provide further evidence of this influence. Key-words: eclogite; garnet; grossular; rare earth element; REE; X-site; X-ray diffraction; crystal chemistry; crystal structure.
Effect of Permeation Grouting Using Cement Kiln Dust (CKD) On Some Mechanical Properties of Sandy Soil

Permeation grouting is a suitable technique to enhance the geotechnical characteristics of granular soils, several researches have proved that permeation grouting using conventional grouting materials has improved the behavior of the treated soils, but the use of conventional materials causes additional costs. Cement Kiln Dust (CKD) is a significant by-product produced in considerable quantities during the production of Ordinary Portland Cement. This study was conducted to assess the effect of permeation grouting using (CKD) grouts on enhancing some mechanical properties of coastal sandy soil in Syria. To achieve the objective of this study; a laboratory grouting model was manufactured. The studied sand has been grouted with suspensions consisting of different percentages of (CKD) (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12%) as a proportion of the dry weight of the treated sand, and various mixing ratios (Water: CKD) (2:1, 4:1, 6:1, 8:1, and 10:1). Then an inclusive laboratory study was carried out before and after grouting for (7 & 28) days of treatment. The results of this study proved the effectiveness of (CKD) grouts; the grouted sand has obtained a high unconfined compressive strength. Also, the values of both shear strength and cohesion increase, and the values of permeability coefficient decrease as (CKD) content and curing period increase.
Nuclear Engineering and Technology

New versions of ENDF/B and JEFF data libraries have been released during the past two years with significant updates in the neutron reaction sublibrary and the thermal neutron scattering sublibrary. In order to get a more comprehensive impression of the criticality quality of these two latest neutron data libraries, and to provide reference for the selection of the evaluated nuclear data libraries for the science and engineering applications of the Reactor Monte Carlo code RMC, the criticality benchmarking of the two latest neutron data libraries has been performed. RMC was employed as the computational tools, whose processing capability for the continuous representation ENDF/B-VIII.0 thermal neutron scattering laws was developed. The RMC criticality validation suite consisting of 116 benchmarks was established for the benchmarking work. The latest ACE format data libraries of the neutron reaction and the thermal neutron scattering laws for ENDF/B-VIII.0, ENDF/B-VII.1, and JEFF-3.3 were downloaded from the corresponding official sites. The ENDF/B-VII.0 data library was also employed to provide code-to-code validation for RMC. All the calculations for the four different data libraries were performed by using a parallel version of RMC, and all the calculated standard deviations are lower than 30pcm. Comprehensive analyses including the C/E values with uncertainties, the dk=s values, and the metrics of c2 and < jDj> , were conducted and presented. The calculated keff eigenvalues based on the four data libraries generally agree well with the benchmark evaluations for most cases. Among the 116 criticality benchmarks, the numbers of the calculated keff eigenvalues which agree with the benchmark evaluations within 3s interval (with a confidence level of 99.6%) are 107, 109, 112, and 113 for ENDF/B-VII.0, ENDF/B-VII.1, ENDF/BVIII.0 and JEFF-3.3, respectively. The present results indicate that the ENDF/B-VIII.0 neutron data library has a better performance on average. © 2020 Korean Nuclear Society, Published by Elsevier Korea LLC. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).
UNVEILING THE NEXUS BETWEEN INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL AND AUDIT QUALITY IN ACCOUNTING FIRMS

How to cite this paper: Meng, C. , Abdullah , D . F . , Khatib, S.F. A. , & Idris, N. (2024). Unveiling the nexus between intellectual capital and audit quality in accounting firms [Special issue]. Corporate & Business Strategy Review, 5 (1), 307 – 318.
Improving the Reliability of Real-Time Hodrick-Prescott Filtering Using Survey Forecasts

Measuring economic activity in real-time is a crucial issue in applied research and in the decision-making process of policy makers; however, it also poses intricate challenges to statistical filtering methods that are built to operate optimally under the auspices of an infinite number of observations. In this paper, we propose and evaluate the use of survey forecasts to augment one of those methods, namely the largely used Hodrick-Prescott filter so as to attenuate the end-of-sample uncertainty observed in the resulting gap estimates. We find that this approach achieves powerful improvements to the real-time reliability of these economic activity measures, and we argue that the use of surveys is preferable relative to model-based forecasts due to both an usually superior accuracy in predicting current and future states of the economy and its parsimony.
the Gains from Trade in Frictional Local

We develop a theory and an empirical strategy to estimate the welfare gains of economic integration in economies with frictional local labor markets. The model yields a welfare formula that nests previous results in the literature and features an additional adjustment margin, via the employment rate, that generates new insights. We show that the quantitative impact of this new channel depends on the goods market structure and on the degree of ﬁrm heterogeneity. To obtain causal estimates of the two key structural parameters needed for the welfare analysis, the trade elasticity and the elasticity of substitution in consumption, we propose a theoretically-consistent identiﬁcation strategy that exploits exogenous variation in production costs driven by diﬀerences in industrial composition across local labor markets. As an application, we exploit Germany’s rapid trade integration with China and Eastern Europe between 1988 and 2008 to assess the quantitative importance of accounting for unemployment changes when computing the gains from trade across local labor markets in West Germany. Under monopolistic competition with free entry and ﬁrm heterogeneity, the median welfare gains in the frictional setting are 6% larger relative to the frictionless setting. The relative welfare gains are typically more modest under alternative market structures.