Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effect of Daily Bacillus subtilis DE111 Intake on GastrointestinalHealth and Respiratory Infections in Children Attending Day-care: ARandomised, Parallel, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study

Children beginning preschool typically have an increased prevalence of gastrointestinal and respiratory infections. This study aimed to evaluate safety and efficacy of the probiotic Bacillus subtilis DE111® in gastrointestinal health and respiratory infections in preschool children. In a randomised, parallel, double-blind placebo-controlled study 102 day-care attending children aged 2-6 years received B. subtilis DE111® (1 × 109 CFU) or placebo once a day for 8 weeks. Participant diaries were completed by parents and evaluated by investigators to follow the incidence and duration of indicators of gastrointestinal health and respiratory infections as well as any adverse events. Saliva samples were collected at baseline and completion of the intervention to measure sIgA levels. A significant reduction in duration of vomiting (2 days vs. 14 days, p=0.045), duration of hard stools (0 days vs 15 days, p=0.044), and duration of overall gastrointestinal discomfort (18 days vs. 48 days, p=0.0499) was seen. No difference in incidence of respiratory infection was observed (41.3% probiotic vs 36.2% placebo, p=0.60). A statistically significant increase of sIgA levels was observed in the placebo group (1.37-fold, p<0.01), but not in the probiotic group (1.05-fold, p=0.61). Overall, data suggests intake of the probiotic B. subtilis DE111® is safe for use in children and supports a healthy gastrointestinal tract with a reduced duration of vomiting, hard stools and overall gastrointestinal discomfort.
The future of genomics in Ireland – focus on genomics for health

Genomics is revolutionizing biomedical research, medicine and healthcare globally in academic, public and industry sectors alike. Concrete examples around the world show that huge benefits for patients, society and economy can be accrued through effective and responsible genomic research and clinical applications. Unfortunately, Ireland has fallen behind and needs to act now in order to catch up. Here, we identify key issues that have resulted in Ireland lagging behind, describe how genomics can benefit Ireland and its people and outline the measures needed to make genomics work for Ireland and Irish patients. There is now an urgent need for a national genomics strategy that enables an effective, collaborative, responsible, well-regulated, and patient centred environment where genome research and clinical genomics can thrive. We present eight recommendations that could be the pillars of a national genomics health strategy.
Information Management of State Civil Apparatus in Achieving Merit System (A Study at the Regional Civil Service Agency of East Java Province)

: The role of digitalization reflects transformative solutions to social pressure, economy, politics, environment, and others, forcing the government as one that runs public organizations to be involved in it. Digitalization is required to be able to embrace all aspects of the public, one of which is the aspect of employment. The Regional Civil Service Agency innovation system of East Java Province is an implication of the Human Resources Management information system in realizing a merit system under the mandate of Law number 5 of 2014. This research aims to describe digitalization theory, human resource and capital management, and merit systems This is library research. Data are collected from supporting books related to digitalization theory, human resource management, human capital resources, and merit systems. Data sources are journals, papers, theses, dissertations, and internet searches. Based on the results, this study argues that in digitizing services it is necessary to take measurements as Mergel, Edelmann, and Haug theory which include reasons for the digital transformation of objects, process, and results. The government needs to accommodate services in digital form so that aspects of service can be carried out effectively and efficiently.
Synthesis, Structure and Properties of NZP/NASICON Structured Materials

Abstract—The purpose of this work was to synthesize and investigate phase formation, structure and thermophysical properties of the phosphates M0.5+xM'xZr2–x(PO4)3 (M – Cd, Sr, Pb; M' – Mg, Co, Mn). The compounds were synthesized by sol-gel method. The results showed formation of limited solid solutions of NZP/NASICON type. The crystal structures of triple phosphates of the compositions MMg0.5Zr1. 5(PO4)3 were refined by the Rietveld method using XRD data. Heat capacity (8–660 K) of the phosphates Pb0.5+xMgxZr2-x(PO4)3 (x = 0, 0.5) was measured, and reversible polymorphic transitions were found at temperatures, close to the room temperature. The results of Rietveld structure refinement showed the polymorphism caused by disordering of lead cations in the cavities of NZP/NASICON structure. Thermal expansion (298−1073 K) of the phosphates MMg0.5Zr1. 5(PO4)3 was studied by XRD method, and the compounds were found to belong to middle and low-expanding materials. Thermal diffusivity (298–573 K) of the ceramic samples of phosphates slightly decreased with temperature increasing. As was demonstrated, the studied phosphates are characterized by the better thermophysical characteristics than widespread fire-resistant materials, such as zirconia and etc.
Pulsed carbon export from mountains by earthquake-triggered
landslides explored in a reduced-complexity model

Abstract. In mountain ranges, earthquakes can trigger widespread landsliding and mobilise large amounts of organic carbon by eroding soil and vegetation from hillslopes. Following a major earthquake, the landslide-mobilised organic carbon can be exported from river catchments by physical sediment transport processes, or stored within the landscape where it may be degraded by heterotrophic respiration. The competition between these physical and biogeochemical processes governs a net transfer of carbon between the atmosphere and sedimentary organic matter, yet their relative importance following a large landslide-triggering earthquake remains poorly constrained. Here, we propose a model framework to quantify the post-seismic redistribution of soil-derived organic carbon. The approach combines predictions based on empirical observations of co-seismic sediment mobilisation, with a description of the physical and biogeochemical processes involved after the earthquake. Earthquake-triggered landslide populations are generated by randomly sampling a landslide area distribution, a proportion of which is initially connected to the fluvial network. Initially disconnected landslide deposits are transported downslope and connected to rivers at a constant velocity in the post-seismic period. Disconnected landslide deposits lose organic carbon by heterotrophic oxidation, while connected deposits lose organic carbon synchronously by both oxidation and river export. The modelling approach is numerically efficient and allows us to explore a large range of parameter values that exert a control on the fate of organic carbon in the upland erosional system. We explore the role of the climatic context (in terms of mean annual runoff and runoff variability) and rates of organic matter degradation using single and multi-pool models. Our results highlight that the redistribution of organic carbon is strongly controlled by the annual runoff and the extent of landslide connection, but less so by the choice of organic matter degradation model. In the context of mountain ranges typical of the southwest Pacific region, we find that model configurations allow for more than 90 % of the landslide-mobilized carbon to be exported from mountain catchments. A simulation of earthquake cycles suggests efficient transfer of organic carbon out of a mountain range during the first decade of the post-seismic period. Pulsed erosion of organic matter by earthquake-triggered landslides therefore offers an effective process to promote carbon sequestration in sedimentary deposits over thousands of years.
Effect of flaxseed and corn oils on acute myocardial infarction in high fat diet fed rat

Dyslipidemia is one of the major risk factors for ischemic heart diseases. Vegetable oils as flaxseed and corn oils draw the attention because they owe many health benefits as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Objectives: This work aimed to study the possible role of flaxseed and corn oils in prevention or attenuation of acute myocardial infarction in male rats fed a high fat diet. Methods: 64 adult male rats were divided into 4 groups: (1) control group standard diet fed rats, (2) high fat fed group (3) high fat diet and supplemented with flaxseed oil and (4) high fat diet and supplemented with corn oil group. After 8 weeks myocardial infarction was induced by isoprenaline injection for 2 consecutive days. ECG, serum lipid profile and serum CK-MB were assessed. Results: Flaxseed oil supplementation produce significant increase in QRS amplitude, shortening of QTc interval and less ST elevation. Flaxseed oil improved the lipid profile and decreased the serum level of CK-MB. Whereas corn oil supplementation showed, a significant decrease in ST segment elevation but insignificant change in QRS amplitude, and QTc interval. Corn oil significantly decrease CK-MB but less than flaxseed oil. Conclusion: Flaxseed and corn oils exhibit cardioprotective effects in attenuation of acute myocardial infarction in rats fed a high fat diet. Flaxseed oil has more cardioprotective effects may be attributed to its higher content of omega 3 fatty acids.
Explaining students' test anxiety and depression

Results: Older pupils were generally more depressed and anxious compared to the younger ones. However, the increase in depression was observed only in female pupils, whereas in male pupils, the levels of depression were generally stable, regardless of age. A similar pattern was found in test anxiety. Overall satisfaction with family, as well as the quality of interactions with mother and father was higher in fourth graders, compared to seventh graders. Female pupils assessed their mothers as more accepting, whereas male pupils assessed their fathers as more accepting than girls did. Maternal rejection was independent of gender, but paternal rejection was more prominent in boys, compared to girls. Higher maternal rejection and lower paternal acceptance were shown to be significant predictors for both depression and test anxiety.
BND AVOIDANCE: RELATIONS BETWEEN BND-RELATED STIMULI AND NEGATIVE EMOTIONS

e article analyses one of the parts of anti-consumption phenomenon – brand avoidance. Most of the research on the topic of brand avoidance is usually qualitative, analysing only singular brand avoidance reasons, whereas this article employs a quantitative method to analyse brand avoidance, including di"erent brand-related stimuli (unmet expectations, symbolic incongruence, unacceptable trade-o", ideological incompatibility) and the negative emotions (dislike, anger, worry, embarrassment) consumers feel towards brands. What is more, this research is the #rst to analyse brand avoidance in the context of emerging markets, as previous studies were carried out in Western countries. However, it was found that di"erent brand-related stimuli have positive relations mainly with dislike emotion, which was the only one in$uencing brand avoidance.
Gross and histological observations of the testis and epididymis of adult male African fruit bat (Epomops franqueti)

Biometrical and histometrical studies were carried out on the testis and epididymis of fifteen adult male bat (Epomops franqueti). The basic data generated could be useful in the comparative regional anatomy of the male reproductive organs of E. franqueti and other bat species. The average body weight of the experimental bats was 97.64±5.90g. The mean relative testicular weights were (0.089±0.0031) g and (0.083±0.0038) g for right and left respectively while the epididymal weights were (0.037±0.0012) g and (0.033±0.001) g for right and left respectively. The testis was covered by a testicular capsule. The seminiferous tubules were lined, successively, with germs cells at different stages of cell division. The diameter of the tubules compared to those of the lumen and germinal epithelium of the testis, the epididymal ductal diameter, luminal diameter and epithelial height of the E. franqueti, were similar to previous reports on other chiropteran species.
Simple Receiving Scheme Based on Balanced Detection for Half-Cycled SSB DD-OFDM Signal

In this letter, we proposed a simple balanced-detection reception scheme for the half-cycled single-sideband direct-detected optical orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (HSSB DD-OFDM) signal with decreased guard band. By employing this scheme, each entire OFDM symbol can be recovered perfectly, while the signal-to-signal beat interference (SSBI) can be eliminated, the guard band can be reduced greatly and the tolerance to phase noise induced inter-channel interference (PN-ICI) and potential benefit of low peak to average power (PAPR) are retained. The simulation results demonstrate that a 40 Gbps 16-QAM HSSB DD-OFDM signal was achieved successfully.
The first studies of small mammals of the Cham Chu and Bac Me Nature Reserves, north-eastern Vietnam

Field surveys of mammals in two protected areas of the north-eastern limestone region of Vietnam, the Cham Chu (Tuyen Quang Province) and Bac Me (Ha Giang Province) Nature Reserves were conducted in 2018 and 2019. Thirty-five species of small mammals were recorded based both on field observations and on morphological and/or molecular evidence, as follows: one Scandentia species, four Eulipotyphla species, 14 Chiroptera species, and 16 Rodentia species. New records of Aselliscus dongbacanus and Chiromyscus thomasi in north-eastern Vietnam have been confirmed. Interestingly, the mole specimens collected during this study resemble Euroscaptor orlovi morphologically but significantly differ from it genetically. The present study has revealed that Chiroptera (38.9%) and Rodentia (47.2%) are the dominant groups in terms of their species diversity. Yet, the number of bat species is much lower as compared to that revealed by the previous study conducted in the same region (16 vs. 35). Although a couple of abundant species — Aselliscus dongbacanus (40 of 176 specimens) and Hipposideros cf. larvatus (37 of 176 specimens) — have been found during the present survey, other common species, such as Callosciurus inornatus and Rhizomys pruinosus, were very scarce, suggesting the occurrence of a severe anthropogenic pressure on small mammal fauna. More studies to assess a conservation status of and anthropogenic threats to small mammals are needed to protect them from serious population decline in the future. How to cite this article: Tham N.T. , Tu L.N. , Duong V.T. , Hai B.T. , Abramov A.V. , Kruskop S.V. , Minh L.D. , Son N.T. 2020. The first studies of small mammals of the Cham Chu and Bac Me Nature Reserves, north-eastern Vietnam // Russian J. Theriol. Vol.19. No.2. P.193–209. doi: 10.15298/rusjtheriol.19. 2.10.
Distribution of Leishmania Infection in Humans, Animal Reservoir Hosts and Sandflies in Golestan Province, Northeastern Iran: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: Leishmaniasis is one of the most important parasitic diseases in the Golestan Province, northeastern Iran. In this study, we summarize the results of studies on the disease and its causative agent Leishmania in humans, vectors and reservoirs in the Golestan Province, Iran. Methods: We retrieved all articles related to leishmaniasis in the Golestan Province, northern Iran from 1994 to 2018 in various databases including PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science. Articles in Persian were retrieved from the IranMedex, SID and Magiran. Reference lists of relevant articles were also hand-searched. Local active researchers in the field of leishmaniasis were contacted to avoid missing any relevant articles. Overall, 54 papers were extracted, later evaluated by two research team members based on inclusion criteria. All analyses were performed using the Stata 14 software. Pooled prevalence was calculated using the metaprop command and a random-effect model. The I2 statistic was used for measuring heterogeneity of studies. Results: Ten articles in the province were related to detection of Leishmania species in patients with suspected cutaneous or visceral leishmaniasis. Fifteen articles were dedicated to identification of Leishmania species in disease reservoirs and five articles were about detection of the parasite in sand flies. The pooled prevalence of L. major in patients with acute ulcer, wild rodents and sandflies was 83%, 29% and 11%, respectively. Conclusion: Our findings highlight the need for implementation of control measures among the reservoirs of both cutaneous and visceral leishmaniasis in the Golestan Province, Iran.
Evaluation of Income and Postharvest Losses of Yam in Southern Agricultural Zone of Nasarawa State

The study evaluated the income and postharvest losses of yam in Nasarawa State Nigeria from 2014 to 2018. The study employed the use of cross sectional design. The study was conducted in Nasarawa state, Nigeria between October 2019 and June 2020. Data for the study were collected using multistage sampling technique from a sample of three hundred and eighty seven (387) respondents. The result showed that majority of the respondents (322) 83%, were male, and within the age range of 31-40 years 158(41%) followed by the age bracket of 41-50: 97(25%); 323(84%) of the respondents were married with average household size of 8.0 persons per household while 87% of the respondents have had one form of formal education or the other. The spearman correlation matrix showing the relationship between the income and post-harvest losses of the farmers further revealed that there is a significant relationship between income and postharvest Original Research Article Iorzua et al.; ACRI, 20(7): 28-37, 2020; Article no.ACRI. 62658 29 losses of yam farmers in the studied area. Coefficient of determination (R square) value was 0.922 with a P value of 0.00. The result reveals a significant and strong positive correlation betweenthe income and post-harvest losses of the farmers. The study thus concluded that most of the respondents were high income earners but suffer post-harvest losses throughout yam production chain in various measures. The extent of losses differs from farmer to farmer but does not differ in the communities sampled in the study area.
Tracing an EFL Teacher and Learners’ Cognitive and Emotional Development Using Dialogic Mediation: A Sociocultural Perspective

The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of mediation on the development of a novice teacher and in turn the effect of transformation of the teacher on the behaviors and emotions of the learners using Vygotskian sociocultural view of learning. For this purpose, a novice teacher teaching the general English course at an Iranian university was selected. To develop an understanding of the instructional setting and to diagnose her weaknesses and strengths, she was observed by a teacher educator during the first five sessions. Different instruments and tools like the teacher and students‟ narratives, stimulated recall of voice-recorded actual teaching, and observation were also used during the study to trace the teacher‟s cognitive and emotional development. As most of her practices displayed overreliance on translation and deductive teaching of grammar, and her oral narration showed instances of cognitive/emotional dissonance, strategic mediations, both implicit and explicit, based on her needs were offered after the fifth session in a face-to-face interaction to help her develop gradually. Analysis of the results showed the gradual development of her and the positive attitudes and active engagement of the learners during she was being mediated. Implications of the findings are presented and discussed.
Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Rice Yield, Soil Nutrient Profile, and Cyanobacterial Nitrogenase Activity under Rice–Wheat Cropping System

We assessed the cyanobacterial inoculation, green manure (GM) application, and chemical nitrogen (N) fertilization on grain/straw yield, nutrient balance, and nitrogenase activity under individual and integrated nutrient management mode in a rice–wheat cropping sequence. Individual and integrated application of cyanobacterial biofertilizer (CB) and GM with chemical fertilizer improved the soil health and production of rice crop. Integration of cyanobacterial and green manure resulted in a savings of 50 kg N ha−1. Functional relationships (R2, –83.5 to 95.7%) between the different sources of nutrients revealed that the maximum positive contribution of cyanobacteria was on final available N (45.2%) and available phosphorus (P, 18.5%). Green manure had the greatest contribution to total N, total P, zinc, iron, and manganese (Mn). However, cyanobacteria had a negative relationship with Mn and sodium (Na, –30.19%). A negative relationship with Na indicates the possibility of using cyanobacteria as an ameliorating agent for salt-affected soil.
The recapture of Leptopanchax opalescens (Aplocheiloidei: Rivulidae), a critically endangered seasonal killifish: habitat and aspects of population structure

Leptopanchax opalescens (Myers, 1942) is a small seasonal killifish endemic to coastal drainages in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Leptopanchax opalescens was recaptured in temporary open vegetation pools (22°42.35’S, 43°41.59’W) in the hydrographic basin of the Guandu River, state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after eight years without records. Information on habitat and population parameters (Capture per unit area (CPUA), size, sex ratio and length-weight relationship (LWR)) are given to provide subsidies for the conservation of this species. Specimens were captured during the rainy season (January-April 2020) in shallow pools (mean depth = 21 ± 12 s.d. cm), with relatively acidic pH (5.2 ± 0.8) and low concentrations of dissolved oxygen (3.5 ± 1 mg/L). The estimated CPUA of the population was 0.89 fish/m2. The total length (TL) of males ranged from 21.1 to 28.8 cm, and females ranged from 17.0 to 31.2 mm. Males were significantly larger (t-test = 2.04, p < 0.05) than females, which were in greater proportion (2.83Female: 1Male, p < 0.001). A positive allometric coefficient (b = 3.19) was found through length-weight relationship curve, indicating that individuals of the species gain proportionally more increment in weight than in length. Leptopanchax opalescens is a critically endangered species, and the results of this study contribute to the knowledge of the distribution, population structure and conservation of the species and its natural habitats. KEW WORDS. Annual fish, Atlantic forest, conservation, Rio de Janeiro, southeast Brazil, threatened fauna