Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A study of socio-economic characteristics of farmers to determined their perceptions on climatic variables and adaptation options in Imo State, Nigeria

The study evaluated the trends, perceptions and adaptation options of arable crop farmers to climate change in Imo State, Nigeria. Multi-stage random sampling technique was adopted in selection of respondents. The sample size comprised sixty farming households. The main tool for data collection was a set of structured questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistical tools, trend analysis and multinomial logit regression model. In order to forecast the future trends of climate change in the area and beyond, climatic record of 40 years duration were obtained between 1972 and 2012 from Agro-meteorological Station, National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI) Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria. Findings revealed mean age to be 43.24 years. Majority (73.33%) were males. Greater proportions (71.67%) were married with an average household size of six persons. Average farm size was 0.97 ha. The study confirmed the evidence of climate change in the area, as result from trend analysis revealed a sustained decrease in number of rainy days and relative humidity while results on temperature level and sunshine duration showed an increasingly significant trend, respectively. If the trend continues, arable crop production (vegetables, maize, okra, roots and tubers) in the area may be adverse with time. Perceptions of farmers on climatic variables were all in line with the trends result. Thus, it is obvious that arable crop farmers in the area are noticing the change and its negative impact in the area and are responding to the change through the adoption of certain local practices to thwart its negative impacts. Estimated multinomial logit model showed that socio-economic characteristics of the farmers have a significant influence on their adaptation options to climate change. Farmers complained of inadequate information. It was therefore recommended that agricultural policies and programmes should focus on intensifying awareness on climate change as this would affect farmer’s adaptation to climate change positively.
Evaluation of DNA damage in beta thalassemic patients undergoing therapy with iron chelators

Background: ß-thalassemia is a severe transfusion dependent form of thalassemias, which leads to iron overload. In addition to the organ damage, excess iron can also lead to DNA damage. For these patients, the use of chelating agents, may protect not only against iron-induced organ damage but also against the excessive iron catalyzed, oxidative DNA damage. Aim of the work: to evaluate the DNA damage in ß-thalassemic patients undergoing therapy with iron chelators. Subjects and Methods: the study included 90 subjects divided into four groups: Group I: 20 β-thalassemic patients with ferritin level<1000 μg /dl and did not start therapy with iron chelators. Group II: 30 β-thalassemic patients with high iron overload (serum ferritin level>1000 μg /dl), they were investigated in two stages: Stage IIa: before regular iron chelation with subcutaneous desferroxamine (DFO). Stage IIb: after complete six months duration of regular chelation with DFO. Group III: 20 β-thalassemic patients with high iron overload (serum ferritin level>1000 μg /dl), they were investigated in two stages: Stage IIIa: before regular chelation with oral deferiprone. Stage IIIb: after complete six months duration of regular iron chelation with deferiprone. Group IV: 20 apparently healthy children of matched age and sex, served as control group. Patients of all groups were subjected to an estimation of DNA damage by: DNA fragmentation assay, electrophoretic pattern of nucleic acid, and Pro gel analysis technique. Results: ß-thalassemic patients (with or without high iron overload) were suffering of double strand breaks of DNA of their peripheral leukocytes as compared to controls. Non significant decrease in the frequency of the total genomic damage (TGD) of DNA in ß-thalassemic patients with high iron overload, after six months duration of regular chelation by DFO as compared to the existing damage before regular chelation. While a significant decrease in the frequency of TGD-DNA, after the same duration of regular chelation by deferiprone, compared to the existing damage before regular chelation. There was no significant correlation between serum ferritin level and TGD-DNA in all ß-thalassemic patients and controls. Conclusion: A significant DNA damage present in patients of ßthalassemia disease. Therapy with DFO as well as deferiprone is not associated with increased frequencies of DNA damage, moreover, they improved this damage, and this improvement was better with deferiprone. [Farida El-Rashidy, Fathia El-Nemr, Sobhy Hasab-Elnaby, Mohsen Deeb and Doaa Elian. Evaluation of DNA damage in beta thalassemic patients undergoing therapy with iron chelators. J Am Sci 2014;10(2):24-33]. (ISSN: 1545-1003). http://www.jofamericanscience. org. 6
Prevalence, severity and clinical characteristics of Molar- incisor hypomineralization in and around Tirupati, AP among 8 to 15 year old children

Developmental disorders of teeth are the problems that are mostly seen in pediatric dentistry, especially on first permanent molars and incisors . Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is the proposed term for this phenomenon. The last couple of decades has seen an increasing interest in MIH. Although the reported prevalence ranges from 2.4% to 40.2% worldwide , very little data is available from India Objective: To assess the MIH prevalence, severity and clinical characteristics in 8-15 year old children in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Study design: This cross-sectional descriptive study consisted of 1268 children aged 8-15 years of Tirupati selected by random sampling procedure. The European academy of pediatric dentistry criteria were followed for MIH diagnosis . The presence of dental caries and treatment need for MIH-affected teeth were recorded as per the WHO criteria. Results: The results were obtained using chi-square test and prevalence of MIH in the children examined was 3.93%. Severity of the defects increased with the age of the children. Involvement of incisors increased when more First permanent molars (FPMs) were affected. Significantly larger numbers of maxillary FPMs and central incisors were diagnosed with MIH. The association of dental caries was significantly higher with MIH-affected FPMs. Primary molars and permanent canines and premolars were also showed MIH like lesions in some of the MIH-affected children. Conclusion: MIH was observed in about 4% of the children examined. MIH-affected FPMs appear to be more vulnerable to early caries and subsequent pulp involvement with need for extensive dental treatment.
LONG TERM EFFECT OF INTEGRATED USE OF ORGANIC AND INORGANIC FERTILIZERS ON PRODUCTIVITY, SOIL FERTILITY AND UPTAKE OF NUTRIENTS IN RICE & MAIZE CROPPING SYSTEM

A long term field study was initiated in 1988 at Agricultural Research Station, Kathalagere, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore to study the effect of combination of organic and inorganic fertilizers on yield, fertility status and uptake pattern of nutrients in rice maize cropping system. The results of 20 years of experimentation revealed that treatments receiving both organic and inorganic fertilizers in kharif season, followed by only inorganic fertilizers during summer season has improved the soil fertility level. Higher rice grain yields were observed in kharif season in T9 receiving 25 per cent N through paddy straw and 75 per cent NPK through inorganic fertilizers with least in control. Similarly higher maize yields were observed in T6 receiving 50 per cent N through FYM and 50 per cent NPK through inorganic fertilizers in kharif followed by 75 per cent NPK through inorganic fertilizers with minimum yield in control. The uptake pattern also followed the yield of both the crops. Thus by following INM practices and inclusion of light irrigated crop like maize in summer season to avoid loss due to shortage of water and other constraints, yield, fertility levels and fertilizer use efficiency can be enhanced.
The Leadership Styles and Quality Management: A Literature Review

The present research leads to explore the relationship among leadership and quality management practices. The current study focuses on examining the impact of transformational and transactional leadership on quality management practices with respect to different organizations that has a system of quality management. Quality management practices are the basic ingredient of total quality management and play a significant role in development of the country. Though, the theoretical evidence about the quality management and leadership styles is well explored by researcher but still it is bit confusing that which type of leadership is the most suitable to these organizations. In this regard, the current study shortly explore by utilizing the existing research regarding the above said phenomenon. Keywords: Leadership Styles and Quality Management
Transformational Leadership and Employee Psychological Wellbeing among Faculty Staff: The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy

Employee psychological wellbeing has increasingly become a serious problem for organizations’ managers and policymakers globally. The purpose of this paper is to propose a theoretical framework and advance propositions to be validated empirically in future researches. This paper explicates the influence of transformational leadership through self-efficacy on employee psychological wellbeing among faculty staff of HEIs. Being a conceptual paper, it reviewed academic articles on the latent variables of the study in line with theoretical perspectives. The study draws deduction from job demands-resources theory to explain and provide backing for the theoretical model. The paper will assist managers and policymakers, particularly the universities’ management to comprehend the theoretical importance of employee psychological wellbeing in enhancing performance of academics. The paper would stimulate additional studies on employee psychological wellbeing of workers, especially in HEIs. Also, the suggested model would offer several implications for comprehending and supporting employee psychological wellbeing in organizations. More so, this study adds to existing literature on wellbeing. 1 Corresponding author’s email: ahmedomj200@gmail.com International Journal of Management, Accounting and Economics Vol. 6, No. 2, February, 2019 ISSN 2383-2126 (Online) © Authors, All Rights Reserved www.ijmae. com 185
ASSESSING PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF SERVQUAL AND EVALUATION OF STUDENTS’ SATISFACTION IN KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY

Being the main stakeholders in any educational setup students’ perceptions should weigh the most in framing the policies of the setup. Current research focuses on the psychometric properties of the research instrument, which is used for measuring the students’ satisfaction vis-à-vis the SERVQUALs rendered by King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah. The instrument used for measuring students’ satisfaction consisted of five dimensions of SERVQUAL– tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy. Furthermore, individual effect of five dimensions on students’ satisfaction is also evaluated. Secondary data of 508 students from the university’s website, using a random sampling technique, was selected for the analysis of the present study. Psychometric properties of the instrument were assessed through Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) using AMOS software. Relation of five dimensions of SERVQUALs on itself and the direct impact of five dimensions of SERVQUAL on Students Satisfaction is evaluated using multiple correlation and regression techniques by employing AMOS and SPSS. Keeping in view the results of CFA one item of Tangibles was eliminated based on low factor loading and as suggested by modification indices rest all the dimensions with their respective items were retained. As regards the evaluation of the students’ satisfaction, the results reveal that students are to some extent satisfied regarding the services provided by KAU. Tangibles had the strongest impact on the students’ satisfaction followed by Empathy and the dimension having the least impact was Responsiveness. University policy makers can use outcomes of the present study as guidelines to focus exactly where it matters the most for the students’ welfare. The study briefly discusses recommendations, limitations and directions for future research in conclusion.
Prevalence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in HIV Positive Individuals, Its Sensitivity and Association with CD4 Count

AIDS, the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, is the disease known to be scourge for our century has had an impact like no other disease. It has reflected with its spread, the spread of immorality, sexual freedom and ignorance. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the terminally fatal stage of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, characterized by a variety of symptoms and signs predominantly due to bacterial, viral, protozoal and fungal infections because of reduction in body's immune defence mechanism, as a result of depletion of helper T lymphocytes. Although reports of the HIV epidemic emerged from the developed and industrialized countries initially, now focus is shifting fast to south East Asia in which India contributes to a major bulk of cases (WHO, 2003). HIV affects the human Helper T lymphocytes and macrophages, which are important in maintaining Cell ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 4 Number 6 (2015) pp. 292-304 http://www.ijcmas. com
Evaluation and Efficacy of In-Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Silver Nano Particles Against Multidrug Resistant Bacterial Isolates from Skin Infections of Patients at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Western Uttar Pradesh of India

Morbidity and mortality rates due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection are increasing, so studies in controlling these infection sis gravely required. Silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) antimicrobial activity was well known since ages. Our work aimed evaluation and efficacy of antibacterial activity of Ag-NPs against MRSA isolated from patients with skin and soft-tissue infections of patients at a tertiary care hospital in western U.P. of India. MIC and MBC values of Ag-NPs for isolated Methicillin-sensitive S. aureus (MSSA) and MRSA strains were observed very low (i.e. in the range of 6.25-100 μg/ml),while MIC and MBC for reference strain S. aureus ATCC 25923 was found very low i.e. 12.5 μg/ml and 25 μg/ml, respectively; indicating very good bacteriostatic and bactericidal activity. Ag-NPs with highest concentration showed almost no growth for upto 16 hrs representing a bactericidal effect at this concentration. Effect was proportional to dose since 50.0 μg/ml was the most effective treatment (the bacterial population did not recover) and 6.25 μg/ml was the least effective. No minimum time of exposure to silver nanoparticles was needed to achieve an inhibitory effect. At the initial time point (0 h), 50.0 μg/ml of silver nanoparticles inhibited most of the bacterial populations. After 20 hours of incubation, no significant recovery was observed. Ag-NPs caused a growth delay of the bacterial cells; slope of the bacterial growth curve continuously decreased with increasing Ag-NPs concentration. Regardless of their drug-resistant mechanisms involved, Ag-NPs exhibited good in-vitro antimicrobial activity against MRSA which could be thus an alternate drug of choice. K ey wo rd s
Topical Honey versus Alginate as Dressing for Management of Wagner Type 2 Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Diabetic foot problems, such as ulcerations, infections, and gangrene, are the most common cause of hospitalization among diabetic patients. Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), a leading cause of amputations, affect 15% of people with diabetes. Routine ulcer care, treatment of infections, amputations, and hospitalizations cost billions of dollars every year and place a tremendous burden on the health care system. Aim: to compare the effect of honey (Pedyphar ointment) and alginate(Fibracol gel) as dressing for management of Wagner Type 2 Diabetic Foot Ulcers. Method :random sample of forty diabetic patients (30 women and 10 men) divided into 2 groups, group A cared by honey (Pedyphar ointment) and group B Alginate (Fibracol gel) the study was performed in Assuit University Hospital during ( September 2011 to March 2012). Results: the study showed that honey dressing had less time of healing 12± 3 weeks than alginate (Fibracol gel) dressing 16± 4 weeks and there was statistical significant difference in relation to duration of healing.Conclusion: In our study we observed both dressing had good results in treating diabetic wounds but dressings soaked with topical honey had excellent result than alginate (Fibracol gel). Honey dressing is a safe alternative dressing for Wagner grade II diabetic foot ulcers. [Manal Elsayed EzEldeen, Refaat Fathey, Ayman Elsayed Hasaballah and Afaf Abdelaziz Basal. Topical Honey versus Alginate as Dressing for Management of Wagner Type 2 Diabetic Foot Ulcers. J Am Sci 2012;8(9):459464]. (ISSN: 1545-1003). http://www.jofamericanscience. org. 64 Keys words: diabetic foot ulceration, honey dressing, Alginate (fibracol gel) dressing.
Factors Influencing Internet Banking's Actual Usage

Information technology usage has been a major focus of information systems research for more than two decades. This is because information technology usage has been demonstrated to be a key driver of organizational performance. While most prior research on information technology usage has focused on initial usage or acceptance (Anderson et al., 2001; Davis et al., 1989; Taylor and Todd, 1995), long term information technology usage or continuance has recently gained increased attention among researchers (Devaraj and Kohli, 2003; Pollard, 2003; Premkumar and Bhattacherjee, 2008). Information technology development is a great opportunity for companies to creatively innovate their product in order to develop their business. One of the information technology-based products that grow quite rapidly at this time is Internet banking. Internet banking is one of the information technology that give option to their customers for bypassing the time-consuming, paper-based aspects of traditional banking in order to manage their finances more quickly and efficiently. This opportunity has been seen by CIMB Niaga as one of the largest bank in Indonesia. Our study is to analyze the effect of personal innovativeness, social influence, compability, behavioral intention of use on actual usage as the propose of an extended framework to re-examine actual usage of technology. This study uses a quantitative approach using regression techniques (multiple regression) through the program SPSS 16. The samples were 150 respondents with non probability sampling technique. The sampling method was purposive sampling. Keywords : Personal Innovativeness, Social Influence, Compatibility, Behavioral Intention, Actual Usage, Internet Banking
IDENTIFICATION OF PHYTOCOMPOUNDS IN Lawsonia inermis USING GC-MS TECHNIQUE -IJAERD

GC-MS method used for the analysis of the obtained extracts can be an interesting tool for testing the amount of some active principles in herbs used in various industries. The aim of this study was to carry out for identification of bioactive compounds from the whole plant methanolic extract of Lawsonia inermis by Gas chromatography and Mass spectroscopy (GC-MS). GCMS analysis of methanolic extract was done by standard protocol using the equipment Perkin-Elmer Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry, while the mass spectra of the compounds found in the extract was matched with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) library. The GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of various compounds like Caryophyllene, octodeconoic acids, hexadecanoic acid, ascorbic acid and squalene in the methanolic extract of Lawsonia inermis. Hence, the Lawsonia inermis may have antioxidant and antiinflammatory activity due to the presence of secondary metabolites in the methanolic extract. These findings support the traditional use of Lawsonia inermis in various disorders. KeywordsGas chromatography and Mass spectroscopy, Lawsonia inermis, Phytochemistry, GC—MS analysis.
THE EFFECT OF AQUEOUS EXTRACTS OF MOMORDICA BALSAMINA ON HAEMATOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS IN RATS

The effect of the aqueous extract of the whole plant of Momordica balsamina (Linn), on haematological and biochemical indices in rats was studied. Two doses (1 and 1.5 gkg -1 body weight) of the extract were administered orally to four groups of rats for a period of 14 days. The extract did not significantly (P<0.5) alter the level of haemoglobin (Hb), packed cell volume (PCV), red blood cells (RBC) and white blood cells (WBC), clotting and bleeding time. Aspirin (positive control) significantly (P<0.05) altered the clotting and bleeding time, but not haemoglobin (Hb), packed cell volume (PCV), red blood cells (RBC) and white blood cells (WBC). The aqueous extract had no noticeable effects on the liver enzymes, alanine aminotransamine (ALT), aspartate aminotransaminase (ASAT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP). Histological studies showed that the extract had no effect on liver cells. There were clinical signs of abdominal contraction and general malaise during the experiment. These results explained the basis for the continual use of this plant by traditional medical practitioners.
PARENTS' PERCEPTIONS ON THE USE OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES AS A LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION AT EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT LEVEL IN HARARE NORTHERN CENTRAL DISTRICT PRIMARY SCHOOLS

The study justified the use of indigenous languages as a medium of instruction at Early Childhood Development education level in purposefully sampled five primary schools in Harare Central Northern District in Zimbabwe. Ten participants were selected using opportunity sampling. It established that parents agree that while indigenous languages‟ use as a medium of instruction at ECD level has some, benefits, it is its weaknesses. It also found that the use of indigenous languages as a medium of instruction at ECD level is associated with a negative impact on children‟s future education endeavours. The study concluded that while the weaknesses of the use of indigenous languages as a medium of instruction at ECD level outweighed the benefits, the weaknesses provide policy makers with an opportunity to bring the language policy at ECD level to every door-step of parents with children of school-going age. Its other conclusion was that advocacy for the adoption of the use of indigenous languages as a medium of instruction at ECD level is meaningless in the absence of robust research. It recommended that the government needs to provide adequate information about the language policy at ECD level in newspapers that reach wide readership. Countrywide research needs to be carried out to inform current trends and practices of using indigenous languages for the benefit of the ECD learner, parent and other stakeholders.
PEHCHAAN : HINDI HANDWRITTEN CHARACTER RECOGNITION SYSTEM BASED ON SVM

— Optical Character Recognition is a technique by which you can automatically recognize the characters with an optical mechanism. OCR technology allows you the recognition of printed or handwritten text documents. Main aim of this research is to prepare a recognition system which can be used for the recognition of offline handwritten Hindi characters. For this proposed system Support Vector Machine is used as classifier and Diagonal feature extraction approach is used to extract features.