Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Nanocellulose Crystals from Coir Fibre for Template Application

Undried coir cellulose was prepared by chlorite bleaching method and hydrolyzed by 50% sulphuric acid to obtain highly crystalline nanocellulose. The proximate analysis of the coir fibre such as; moisture, ash, crude fibre, protein and its mineral composition were investigated using the AOAC standard protocol. The effect of hydrolysis on coir cellulose morphology was investigated using Xray powder diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM). SEM, TEM and AFM images revealed that the nanocellulose dispersion consists of individual nanocellulose whiskers of about 200 nm in length and 10-30 nm in width. This study showed that cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) will be appropriate templates for surface nanostructures particularly in applications aimed at incorporating biomaterials in materials fabrication. Original Research Article Ikhuoria et al.; ACSJ, 9(1): 1-11, 2015; Article no.ACSJ. 18766 2
EVALUATION OF OXIDANT AND ENZYMATIC ANTIOXIDANT STATUS IN ASYMPTOMATIC SUBJECTS WITH HIV-1

Chronic viral infection with HIV is characterized by progressive and irreversible destruction of CD4 lymphocytes causing oxidative stress and antioxidant reaction. This study aimed to evaluate the immune responses, the balance between oxidant status and antioxidant capacity after in the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. The authors conducted a prospective study of 60 subjects aged 18 to 65 both sexes, including 30 people with VIH1et 30 healthy control subjects HIV-. In these patients and witnesses, it was made HIV status with an Elisa test and discriminative test (Immunocomb II HIV 1 & 2 BiSpot / PBS Orgenics) and counts as lymphocyte subsets (CD4+ and T-CD8+) is performed by the direct immunofluorescence technique. GPx was assayed by Elisa, SOD and catalase using the PLC Cobas Mira® (Roche Diagnostics) using Randox reagents. There was a significant reduction (p <0.05) in the number of CD4 cells (373.13 ± 69.90 vs 750 ± 30) and CD8 (759.28 ± 131.58 versus 1450 ± 46) patients HIV-1 compared to control subjects. However, a significant increase (p<0.05) markers peroxidation, TBARS (0.99 ± 0.26 versus 3.32 ± 0.40 nmol/MDA) and proteins, OAPP (39, 49 ± 21.20 versus 62.28 ± 13.70 μmol) which reflect an important oxidative stress. The low concentrations significantly (p <0.05) of GPx (40 ± 11 versus 82 ± 15 IU/gHb), SOD (1095 ± 20 vs 1313 ± 41 IU/gHb) and catalase (125 ± 18 versus 210 ± 13 IU/gHb) respectively related to chronic oxidative stress, are more pronounced among the HIV-1 patients. Conclusion: Considering the fall in activity of GPx, SOD and catalase in subjects with HIV-1 infection, they are exposed to oxidative stress and long term consequences.
The Characteristics of the Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) through Moodle: a View on Students’ knowledge Construction Process

Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) is based on the pedagogical process of observation where students will learn progressively through active group interaction. CSCL is an emerging branch of the learning sciences concerned with studying on how people can learn together with the help of computers. Thus, this research was conducted to measure the characteristics of the CSCL learning environment through Moodle that assists the process of students’ knowledge construction during the teaching and learning process. The CSCL learning environment is an educational learning system which develops to help the teachers and students in managing School Based Assessment (SBA) in selected secondary school in Malaysia. Samples involved two groups of students and two Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) teachers from two different schools. A total of 61 students, who were taught using CSCL approach through Moodle, underwent the process of teaching and learning using their school computer laboratory. The finding shows that the characteristics of the CSCL learning approach that used in this learning environment for the first group are at a high level with overall mean of 4.17 and the second group at moderate level with overall mean of 3.62. The result proves that the characteristics of the CSCL learning environment help students to build their knowledge during teaching and learning process at the high level with an overall mean score of 3.87. The mean of these two groups may vary according to students’ background, as well as learning environment facilities. Although, CSCL leads to students’ self-development, improving learning quality, sharing knowledge and assisting students’ in the process of building their knowledge, implementation of CSCL must first considering the technology relevant facilities, especially computer laboratory and internet accessibility in school. The implication is that designing a good CSCL must also taking into account the targeted users’ cultural background and socioeconomic factors.
Adsorption and Kinetic Studies on the Removal of Methyl Red from Aqueous Solutions Using Low-cost Adsorbent: Guargum Powder

In this paper the potential of Guargum powder (GG) a low cost and eco-friendly biosorbent was characterized and investigated for the removal of Methyl Red dye (MR) from an aqueous solution. The adsorption behavior of the biosorbent was investigated by performing both kinetic and equilibrium isothermal studies in batch conditions at 34°C. During study, the adsorption conditions for the adsorbent were calculated by changing different experimental parameters i.e. contact time, initial dye concentration, adsorbent dose, particle size and pH of the solution. The adsorption studies was best fit with Langmuir isotherm, and it gives monolayer adsorption capacity of 66.66 mg/g at pH 4.2,and temperature 34°C.The correlation coefficient value indicate a moderate fit for monolayer Langmuir model (R = 0.99). The qe experimental and calculated values for the pseudo-second-order kinetic model were in good agreement as compared to that by pseudo first order kinetics. The structural characterization of the GG was done by scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT Organization Capability, Innovation and Competitive Advantage: An Integrative Theoretical Framework Review of Literature

Studies on resource-based view research stressed on the uniqueness of firm resources and capabilities, however the proponents of RBV indicated that capabilities are not sufficient enough to sustain competitive advantage. Sources of competitive advantage solely lies on sets of unique and differentiated products, thus resources on their own alone are not sufficient to lead to competitive advantage. Research on organization capabilities today is quickly shifting their focus on how organizations can be able to develop new capabilities as a critical factor for competitive advantage. Resource based view theory explains how firms are able to gain competitive advantage by using resources available to them through reconfiguration in order to meet the rareness, valuable, inimitability. This can only be implemented by embracing innovation and employing distinctive competences in order to continually renew the capabilities. Therefore, organizations can build and renew their capabilities by reconfiguring their resources in order to attain competitive advantage. These capabilities can be developed in the context of organization resource allocations in a way that they cannot be imitated by competitors. Even though the resource-based view theory has provided valuable insights into sources of competitive advantage, little attention has been paid to the processes of resource creation which can be equated to innovation. In order to gain competitive advantage resources configuration can only be facilitated by innovation and use of distinctive competences which are the backbone for gaining competitive advantage. Existing literature indicates there is lack of integrated theoretical model on how innovation may be operationalized and utilized to renew the organization capabilities and thus creates competitive advantage. This paper proposes a theoretical model linking organization capabilities, innovation and competitive advantage by demonstrating the role of innovation competitive advantage. It is on this background that this theoretical paper seeks to identify the emerging theoretical and empirical gaps in the linkage between organization capabilities, innovation and competitive advantage. Recommendation is that future study should focus on the effect of human capital, innovation and competitive advantage.
Studies on development of technology for preparation of cookies incorporated with quinoa seed flour and its nutritional and sensory quality evaluation

Present investigation was performed to prepare cookies incorporated with quinoa seed and to study its effects on physico-chemical and sensory quality attribute of cookies. Malnutrition is a condition resulting from inappropriate nutrition. It includes both inadequate and excessive dietary intakes of nutrient and calories. Insufficient protein intake causes kwashiorkor and excess intake of calories resulting occurrence of various life threatening diseases. Quinoa is considered as pseudo-cereals crop, it is a broad leaf plant with starchy dicotyledonous seed and therefore not a cereal. Quinoa is protein rich but gluten free hence it considers as a miracle grain. Baked products found a best vehicle for conveying nutrient of quinoa seed to consumer. Four samples of cookies were prepared which were incorporated with quinoa seed flour at proportion of 0, 30, 40 and 50 percent and sample coded as T0, T1, T2 and T3 respectively. The physical analysis of cookies showed that there was increased in weight, height and thickness with increasing proportion of quinoa seed flour. Chemical analysis showed increased moisture, fat, protein, fiber, ash and decreased in carbohydrate contents. The sensory evaluation revealed that sample T2 got highest score for overall acceptability. From the present investigation it was concluded that sample T2 was acceptable and got good score for sensory attributes and proceeded for further analysis. The incorporation of quinoa seed flour results in increasing nutritional quality of cookies.
Comparison of thermal performances of single effect, double effect and triple effect LiBr-H2O absorption system cascaded with vapour compression refrigeration systems using ecofriendly refrigerants

This paper mainly deals with comparisons of three cascade vapour compression systems cascaded with evaporator of LiBr-H2O vapour absorption refrigeration system cascaded by condenser of vapour compression refrigeration system using ecofriendly refrigerants (i.e. R1234yf, R134a, R-32, R507a, R227ea, R236fa, R245fa , R717) and energy and exergy analysis of all three systems were carried out because exergy (Second law) analysis used to facilitates the identification of the system components with high exergy loss. The performance parameters have been compared with three cascade vapour absorption-compression refrigeration system and it was observed that 122% first law efficiency enhancement using triple effect VARS cascaded with VCRS and 79.45% enhancement in second law efficiency using triple effect VARS cascaded with VCRS. Similarly exergy reduction is 56.60% using triple effect VARS cascaded with VCRS and 25.9% reduction using double effect VARS cascaded with VCRS An Similarly performance parameters have been compared with three cascade vapour absorption-compression refrigeration system and it was observed that 22.87% first law efficiency enhancement using triple effect VARS cascaded with VCRS and 46.3% enhancement in second law efficiency using triple effect VARS cascaded with VCRS as compared with double effect vapour absorption refrigeration cascaded with vapour compression refrigeration system. Similarly exergy reduction is 41.4% using triple effect VARS cascaded with VCRS as compared to double effect VARS cascaded with VCRS. © 2018 ijrei.com. All rights reserved
STDN based New Architecture for Power Network in 3D IC’s

: In order to reduce the length of global interconnection in 3D IC, Through Silicon via (TSV) provides an exact solution by providing high vertical interconnection density between device dies. TSV has some design issues such as IR drop, thermal dissipation, current delivery per package pin and several voltage domains among dies. To solve these issues, power network designs are used in 3D IC’s which plays an important role. We are going to propose a new integrated architecture of stacked-TSV and power distributed network [STDN]. This architecture provides three major roles such as power network to deliver larger current and reduce IR drop, Thermal network to reduce temperature and decoupling capacitor network to reduce power noise. Along with these roles, it also helps to overcome the limitation of the number of IO power pins. This STDN architecture is used for both single and multiple power domains to obtain good performance in 3D floor plan, IR drop, power noise, temperature, area and also the total length of signal connections for selected Microelectronics Centre of North Carolina[MCNC] benchmarks which can be simulated by using SPICE.
Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of nursing management of birth asphyxia in federal medical centre Asaba, Delta State-Nigeria

This study aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitude and practice of nursing management of birth asphyxia in Federal Medical Centre Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria. It was a descriptive survey study of 50 nurses selected by purposive sampling technique from the Maternity and Neonatal Units of the centre. Self-structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the nurses on the key aspects of the management of birth asphyxia. The instrument was used in a pilot study in Female medical ward and test retest correlation coefficient was 0.76. Permission was obtained from the ethical committee of the centre, and unit Heads of Maternity and Neonatal wards. The result revealed that years of experience has no significant effect (p > .05) on the nurses level of knowledge of nursing management of birth asphyxia and that only 10% of nurses adopted appropriate practice level. The results also show that There is no significant difference (p > .05) in attitude of nurses to the practice of management of birth asphyxia. Refresher courses were recommended for nurses to improve the level of good practice in care of birth asphyxia.
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF ACECLOFENAC SODIUM BILAYER SUSTAINED RELEASE TABLETS

The objective of the present research was to develop a bilayer tablet of Aceclofenac sodium using superdisintegrant, sodium starch glycolate for the fast release layer and water immiscible polymers such as Eudragit RL100 for the sustaining layer. Tablets were evaluated for Physico-Chemical properties such as Hardness, Friability, Thickness, Weight Variation and Drug content uniformity. FT-IR studies revealed that there was no interaction between the drug and polymers used in the study. In Vitro dissolution studies were carried out in a USP type II Paddle type apparatus. The formulation gave an initial burst effect and followed by sustained release for 24 hrs. The optimized formulation (F5) showed no significant changes on stability studies when storing at 4o c, 40o c, /75%RH, 60o c/80% RH for 3 months. The TG /DTA analysis revealed that there was no significant interaction between polymers and drug . The drug release from F5 Formulation was found to zero order kinetics. It was also found linear in Higuchi’s plot which confirms that diffusion is one of the mechanism of drug release . In this study optimized formulation (F5) release the drug upto 24hrs and fulfilled many requirements such as easy to fabricate , cost effective and high patient compliance.
THE IMPACT OF INFORMATIONAL INFLUENCE FOR REFERENCE GROUPS ON STUDENT SELECTION OF PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN JORDAN

The present study is an effort to explore the impact of informational influence for reference groups on students' selection of private universities in Jordan. To achieve this aim, a survey was constructed and conducted to collect the required data from students. About 480 questionnaires were distributed at two private universities in Amman. Descriptive analysis, test of reliability, factors analysis, and regression analysis were used in this study. The findings of the study show that three factors were produced by factor analysis as follows; family and relatives, friends and opinion leaders. These three factors were used in regression analysis; results show that family and relatives, friends and opinion leaders influence the students' selection of private universities.
EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATION AND INFLATION TARGETING IN AN OPEN ECONOMY: ECONOMETRIC APPROACH

The study empirically evaluates the impact of exch ange rate fluctuation on inflation targeting on the Nigerian economy. The st udy adopted annual times series data spanning a period of 43 years (1970 to 2012). The f inding of our results suggests that the theoretical modelling requirements for all the vari ables used in the regression satisfy the statistical requirements that determine the choice of the statistical model. The result from the estimated long–run model shows that all the variabl es [interest rate (INTR) and exchange rate (EXCHR)] were statistically significant. The INTR p ositively influence the growth of INFR in the Nigerian economy while EXCHR negatively impact on t he economy. Therefore, more concerted effort should employed by the federal government to stabilize the exchange rate as this will in turn lead to a positive impact of EXCHR on the eco nomy. This will boost the country’s export as well as reduce import their by reduction inflation in the economy. In the light of the foregoing, we state that the financial sector does not operate in ambiance but in a macroeconomic environment. It is therefore necessary that the env iro ment should be one that is amenable to contemporary market situations. We therefore recomm end that in order to curb inflation through inflation targeting, efforts must be made towards g athering financial data at a more precise level such that majority of financial transactions is cap tured in the database. Also, lending rates in Nigeria should be made flexible while other means s hould be employed towards raising the value of the naira as this will reduce greatly the inflat ion rate in the country .
HOUSE DUST MITES AND POLLENS AS RISK FACTORS IN ALLERGIC MANIFESTATIONS

House dust mites and pollens play a major role in parthenogenesis of allergic disorders particularly asthma and rhinitis. The most commonly found house dust mites are , , , spp, , , , , , spp, , spp, and were the major pollens found in North India. During present study, 400 patients with allergic manifestations who visited ENT department of Rajindra hospital, Patiala from 2013 to 2015 were considered. The patients were divided into 7 groups based on clinical findings 1 Allergic rhinitis 2 Asthma 3) Allergic rhinitis and Asthma 4 Dermatitis 5 Allergic rhinitis and Dermatitis 6 Asthma and Dermatitis and 7 Control. of the 400 patients, skin prick tests were performed on 165 patients falling in these 7 groups. Based on positivity to skin test and sensitivity to the antigens individuals were also categorized into 7 groups. The results of investigations and skin tests have been discussed in this paper. According to our observation maximum number of patients was sensitive to dust mites followed by dust mites and pollens only.
HIV Landscape in Bangladesh and a Comparison to the Global Context

AIDS stands for Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome. In this syndrome, immune system is prone to fail performing its activities due to a lentiviral infection by human immuno deficiency virus (HIV). Bangladesh is low prevalent but extremely vulnerable to HIV. While the conservative ambient contributed to keep the prevalence low, factors such as, poverty, population density, illiteracy, gender gap, frequent immigration, and high prevalence in the neighboring countries have made the country susceptible to HIV epidemic. Bangladesh has managed to keep the prevalence of AIDS less than 0.001% [1] although current trend is upward of both new HIV infections and mortality rate [2] (Figure 1). This may raise concern if the country does not have a proper HIV management set up in case of an outbreak. According to the United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) data 2018, World Health Organization (WHO) has ranked AIDS as the 6th deadliest disease as it has caused around 1.78 million deaths contributing to the 3.1% of the total human death [2]. Young women are particularly at great risk for new HIV infections and AIDS is a leading cause of death among woman at reproductive age (15-49 years) [1]. According to the Global HIV & AIDS statistics by UNAIDS, there were 36.9 million people across the world living with AIDS of whom 9.4 million people were unaware of their infections and 1.8 million were children under 15 years in 2017 [3]. In comparison to the world status, the numbers of HIV infection in Bangladesh is relatively low although the number of people unaware of their infections or not under any treatment is relatively high. Bangladesh belongs to the south-east part of Asia. HIV prevalence varies widely in this region. India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, and Thailand account for more than 99% of HIV burden in the region while Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, and Sri Lanka together represent less than 1% of all HIV infections [4]. To overcome the worldwide burden of HIV, UNAIDS made a 90-90-90 target according to which by the year 2020, 90% of the HIV infected people will know their HIV status, 90% of the
Preparation of Synthesis of 1-(Prop-2-Ynyloxy) Benzene Under A New Multi-Site Phase-Transfer Catalyst Combined With Ultrasonication –A Kinetic Study

In the present work, kinetics of synthesis of synthesis of 1-(prop-2-ynyloxy) benzene was successfully carried out by O-propargylation of phenol with propargyl bromide using aqueous potassium hydroxide and catalyzed by a new multi site phase transfer catalyst viz., 1,3,5,7tetrabenzylhexamethylenetetraminium tetrachloride, MPTC under ultrasonic ( 40kHZ, 300W) assisted organic solvent condition. The pseudo first-order kinetic equation was applied to describe the overall reaction. Under ultrasound irradiation (40 kHz, 300 W) in a batch reactor, it shows that the over all reaction rates can be greatly enhanced to seven times faster with ultrasound irradiation than without using ultrasound. The present study provides a method to synthesize ethers by ultrasound assisted liquid-liquid phase-transfer catalysis.