Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Productivity of Islamic and Conventional Banks in Malaysia –During the Pre and Post Global Financial Crisis

The global financial crisis has evidenced sluggish progress in the growth of Malaysian banking sector’s assets, deposits, and loans. The scenario could have affMalmquist Productivity Indexected the productivity of Malaysian banks which consists of Islamic and conventional banks. This study aims to evaluate and distinguish the productivity change of 17 Malaysian Islamic banks and 21 conventional banks during the pre and post global financial crisis. To estimate total productivity change of both type of banks, this study employs the Malmquist Productivity Index (MPI) method. In calculating the MPI, the study considers total deposits, personnel expenses and fixed assets as the inputs while for the outputs, the study considers loans, investment and non-interest income. The empirical results reveal that the Islamic and conventional banks have been productive throughout the period of observation. However, the results pointed out that Islamic banks have been more productive than its conventional counterparts. Interestingly, the study indicates that both Islamic and conventional banks have failed to operate at an optimal scale of operations. This could have negative effect on the productivity level of these banks. Furthermore, the recent global financial crisis has negative impact on the productivity level of Islamic and conventional banks in Malaysia.
Concurrent bilateral inguinal and umbilical hernias in a bitch Concurrent bilateral inguinal and umbilical hernias in a bitch - a case report - a case report

A 3 year old Schianlu bitch with a bilateral swelling in the inguinal region and a small umbilical swelling A 3 year old Schianlu bitch with a bilateral swelling in the inguinal region and a small umbilical swelling was referred to the Veterinary teaching hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University. She had had was referred to the Veterinary teaching hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University. She had had dystocia with her 3 puppies 7 months earlier. Soft, painless and reducible swellings were palpated in all 3 sites dystocia with her 3 puppies 7 months earlier. Soft, painless and reducible swellings were palpated in all 3 sites on physical examination. Under general anesthesia all 3 sites were repaired surgically. The left inguinal hernia on physical examination. Under general anesthesia all 3 sites were repaired surgically. The left inguinal hernia sac contained the entire uterus along with the broad ligaments and in the right, the omentum was found in the sac contained the entire uterus along with the broad ligaments and in the right, the omentum was found in the hernia sac. The hernia rings were sutured by simple interrupted suture pattern using Vicryl no. 1. The umbilical hernia sac. The hernia rings were sutured by simple interrupted suture pattern using Vicryl no. 1. The umbilical hernia sac contained some omental fat with a small ring. The hernial sac was removed and the margin of the hernia sac contained some omental fat with a small ring. The hernial sac was removed and the margin of the abdominal ring was trimmed and the ring was sutured in a similar suture pattern. Fluid and antibiotics were abdominal ring was trimmed and the ring was sutured in a similar suture pattern. Fluid and antibiotics were administrated immediately after surgery but antibiotics were continued until 5 days post operative. The follow administrated immediately after surgery but antibiotics were continued until 5 days post operative. The follow up study for four months revealed no complications. up study for four months revealed no complications.
Editorial journalism and political interests: Comparing the coverage of Dilma Rousseff’s impeachment in Brazilian newspapers

The article investigates how Folha de S. Paulo and O Estado de S. Paulo – two of the leading Brazilian quality newspapers – expressed their editorial positions on the impeachment of the ex-president Dilma Rousseff. The comparative study encompasses quantitative and qualitative methods to examine 506 editorial texts published between 2015 and 2016. By using Content Analysis, the research found out that Folha de S. Paulo and O Estado de S. Paulo take different positions along the process: each newspaper presents particular arguments to justify the impeachment’s legitimacy; regarding the solution for the political situation, O Estado de S. Paulo fully supports the impeachment, while Folha de S. Paulo asks for the then president and her vice-president to resign. In the end, both organizations agree in their editorials that Rousseff has to be removed from office. At the same time, Folha de S. Paulo and O Estado de S. Paulo try to avoid being seen as actors conspiring against democracy, which makes them dispute whether Rousseff’s impeachment was or not a coup. This research provides the opportunity to investigate to what extent journalism loosens its place as a watchdog to behave as a demanding actor.
Are Men Who Pay for Sex Sexist? Masculinity and Client Attitudes Toward Gender Role Equality in Different Prostitution Markets

Prostitution clients’ attitudes toward gender equality are important indicators of how masculinity relates to the demand for commercial sexual services. Research on male client misogyny has been inconclusive, and few studies compare men in different markets. Using an online survey of 519 clients of sexual services, we examine whether male client attitudes toward gender role equality are related to the main methods customers used to access prostitution services (i.e., through print or online media vs. in-person contact). We found no differences among men in these markets in attitudes toward gender role equality in the workplace and home. This is in a context where all clients had more egalitarian attitudes toward women’s roles than the U.S. male population in the General Social Survey (GSS). However, clients in in-person markets were less supportive of affirmative action than in online markets in a context where all clients were less supportive compared to the national average. These findings point to need to rethink how masculinity and gender role attitudes affect patterns of male demand for paid sex.
Influence of carbon nanotubes-based cement grouting nano-reinforcement on the mechanical behavior of sandstone with a single through-fracture under uniaxial compression

Abstract The present study compares the mechanical behavior, failure mode and microstructure of sandstone with a single infilling fracture grouted by common cement and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) based cement. The mechanical properties of the samples were tested under the MTS816 testing system with the assistance of the acoustic emission system and a digital video camera. The microstructure of the grouting materials was observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results indicate that the incorporation of MWCNTs into grouting reinforces the mechanical behavior of samples at an inclination angle (α) ranging from 15° to 75°. The highest reinforcing effect occurs at α = 30° for improving the compressive strength (147.8%) and at α = 15° for enhancing the elastic modulus (99.4%). The samples show three main failure modes at different inclination angles. The addition of MWCNTs reinforces the bonding strength and shearing resistance of the grouting surface, compared with the reference group, the infilled specimen presents more fracture occurring in the final rupture mode particularly at α = 15° and 30°. SEM images further illustrate that the reinforcing effects mainly result from the crack bridging and pulled-out distribution of MWCNTs in the grouting.
Relationship of Calories Intake and Physical Activity in Adolescents in Colima, Mexico: A Cross-sectional Study

Aims: To identify the relationship between calories intake, physical activity and body mass index in adolescents in Colima Mexico. Study Design: A cross-sectional study analytic, observational. Place and Duration of the Study: Colima and Tecoman, Mexico. Methodology: It was designed in adolescents, of both genders, with a BMI in 85th percentile or greater, where the average daily calorie intake was quantified with the SNUT survey and the level of physical activity with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Anthropometry to obtain the BMI. The stage of change of the trans-theoretical model was identified. Statistical analysis was Pearson's r between calories and BMI and between physical activity and BMI, systolic and diastolic blood pressure with BMI, and the stages of change. Results and Discussion: Poor correlation (r = 0.13) but significant linear relationship between calorie intake with BMI (t = 2.01 P = .05) and moderate correlation (r = - 0.41) and significant linear relationship (t =- 6.76, P = .0001) between activities physical and BMI. Between systolic and diastolic blood pressure and BMI, r= 0.28 and 0.34, respectively, with a strong linear trend in both (P = .0001) Of the adolescents, 39.32% were in the action stage (they plan to take actions to improve their overweight / obesity status) and 34% in the pre-contemplation phase (where the adolescent does not plan to do anything about his overweight / obesity). Conclusion: There is a relationship between daily calorie intake and BMI and a strong negative relationship between physical activity and BMI, and a third of adolescents do not see overweight / obesity as a problem and have not thought of doing anything about modifying their lifestyle to improve their BMI.
A (in)satisfação da imagem corporal e aptidão física em escolares do primeiro ciclo estudantil

OBJECTIVE: To verify the physical fitness and the body image percepcion in schoolchildren, watching possible associations among these variables. METHODS: The study has involved 364 schoolchildren from the beginning grades of the elementary school, of both genders (9,20 years old ±0,82). For verification of the physical fitness it was used the battery of tests Projeto Esporte Brasil (PROESP-BR) and, for the body image inquiry, the scale of silhouettes for children. The results were described in median, interquartile range, absolute and relative frequency and they were analyzed by the Mann-Whitney test for independent samples and Chi-squared association. RESULTS: The data survey has indicated low physical fitness, for both the health context and for motor performance in both genders. The perception of body image has revealed that the majority part of the investigated children are dissatisfied due to overweight, however, when it is relativized by gender, boys want to gain weight and girls lose it. Meaningful associations were verified among the body image with body mass index, local muscular endurance and cardiorespiratory fitness. CONCLUSIONS: Students from the beginning grades of the elementary public school may present a lack of physical fitness and dissatisfaction with the body image, being these variables being associated or not.
Dabigatran etexilate: A novel oral direct thrombin inhibitor.

PURPOSE The pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, clinical efficacy, tolerability, dosage and administration, and place in therapy of dabigatran etexilate are reviewed. SUMMARY Dabigatran is a reversible direct thrombin inhibitor (DTI) that has rapid and predictable anticoagulant effects and does not require the anticoagulation monitoring seen with oral vitamin K antagonists. Dabigatran etexilate has demonstrated efficacy in several clinical studies in preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) for patients undergoing total hip or knee replacement, in preventing strokes in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, and in treating acute VTE. Dabigatran etexilate is a prodrug that is orally absorbed and completely converted to the active form dabigatran by carboxylesterases. Neither the conversion of dabigatran etexilate nor the metabolism of active dabigatran involves the cytochrome P-450 isoenzyme system. Other than hemorrhage, dabigatran is generally well tolerated, with gastrointestinal effects being the most commonly reported adverse events. All dosages should be adjusted in patients with reduced renal function. Dabigatran is currently being investigated for several thromboembolic disorders. It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in October 2010 for stroke and VTE prevention in adult patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, and it was approved by the European Medicines Agency in March 2009 for the prevention of VTE in adult patients undergoing elective total hip or knee replacement. CONCLUSION Dabigatran etexilate, the first oral DTI marketed in the United States, is indicated to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Dabigatran may be a viable option for anticoagulation in some patients due to its oral administration, rapid onset of action, and predictable anticoagulant effects.
High Level of Biofilm Formation and Virulence Factors in Enterococci Species Isolated From Clinical and Normal Flora Samples

Abstract Enterococci are gram-positive bacteria, and they are members of normal intestinal microflora of humans as well as animals. However, recently, they evolved from common avirulent commensal bacteria into a multidrug-resistant health care–associated pathogen. In this study, 147 isolates were collected from clinical and healthy people. The presence of 7 genes including ace, ebp, efaA, ebrB, ecbA, fsrB, and sgrA were investigated by polymerase chain reaction method. Finally, for detection of biofilm formation, Congo red agar and microliter plate methods were used. Our results showed that ace (94.6%), efaA (94.6%), and ebp (92.5%) were present almost in all of the isolates, followed by fsrB (53.7%), sgrA (36%), ecbA (33.3%), and ebrB (13.6%). By Congo red method, 38% of our isolates formed black colonies on Congo red agar (biofilm producer), whereas others (62%) had red colonies (nonbiofilm producer). Finally, by using microliter plate method, 23.8% of isolates were able to form biofilm. These results indicate that normal flora isolates can constitute as a reservoir for virulent Enterococcus isolates.
ANTEROINFERIOR PLATING OF DISPLACED MIDDLE THIRD FRACTURE OF CLAVICLE

1Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Ganapathi Orthopaedic and Spine Centre, Mysore, Karnataka. 2Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, DM Wayanad Institute of Medical Sciences, Meppadi, Wayanad, Kerala. 3Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Kochi, Kerala. 4Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon, Hallym University Medical Centre, Dongtan, Seoul, S. Korea. 5Professor & HOD, Department of Orthopaedics, JSS Medical College & Hospital, Mysore.
How autonomy support mediates the relationship between self-efficacy and approaches to learning

Abstract The significant interplay between self-efficacy, autonomy support and approaches to learning in adolescent students is widely recognized. However, less is known about whether substantial differences exist between early and middle adolescent students from schools with different environments. To close this research gap, this study used latent mean comparison and multigroup structural equation modeling with questionnaire data from a sample of German adolescent students (N = 1153; MAgeT1 = 13.97, SD = 1.37; MAgeT2 = 14.27, SD = 1.25) in two waves. Multigroup structural equation modeling reveals that autonomy functions as a mediator in the association between self-efficacy and approaches to learning only for students from schools with a student-centered learning environment based on competence-matrices in contrast to a teacher-directed learning environment, particularly for early adolescent students. More specifically, adolescents’ approaches to learning can be enhanced through autonomy-supportive learning independently of their self-efficacy.
Performance Outcomes of Nurses Based Upon Nursing Students'Classroom Expereinces

Performance Outcomes of Nurses Based Upon Nursing Students’ Classroom Experiences by Beatrice Obiageli Eweni MSN, University of Phoenix, 2001 ADN, Excelsior College, 1993 B.Ed., University of Nigeria, 1985 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Education and Leadership Walden University July 2017 Abstract Schools of nursing educators are faced with redesigning nursing education to meet the complexity of implementing communication and patientcentered care to improve patient safety. This qualitative case study addressed the problem that teaching communication and patientcentered care were not threaded throughout curriculum, which left many new graduates nurses unprepared. The purpose of this study was to understand classroomSchools of nursing educators are faced with redesigning nursing education to meet the complexity of implementing communication and patientcentered care to improve patient safety. This qualitative case study addressed the problem that teaching communication and patientcentered care were not threaded throughout curriculum, which left many new graduates nurses unprepared. The purpose of this study was to understand classroom experiences of new graduate nurses to meet performance outcomes. The research questions focused on understanding the classroom experiences of new graduates’ of a nursing program by assessing the two concepts and how to address preparatory practices. The target populations were new graduates’ of nursing programs who had been working in a hospital for less than 1 year and are registered nurses. Emergent themes regarding the new graduates classroom experiences strengths and areas of improvements were extracted from the 10 participants interview questions, and practice experiences from the journal recordings were manually coded, validated , triangulated, and member checked with eight themes that emerged from face-to-face interviews, theoretical frameworks, and the current literatures. The researcher determined that the new graduates’ nurses were self-motivated to implement communication and patient centered care, however incorporating the two concepts in the class instructions would be a safer preparatory experience. This study may contribute to positive social change through raising awareness regarding the overall standard of nursing education, which may lead to a reevaluation of nursing curricula and teaching strategies so that new graduate nurses may master the complexity of clinical practices resulting in positive performance outcomes. Performance Outcomes of Nurses Based Upon Nursing Students’ Classroom Experiences by Beatrice Obiageli Eweni MSN, University of Phoenix, 2001 ADN, Excelsior College, 1993 B.Ed., University of Nigeria, 1985 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Education and Leadership Walden University July 2017
Female inmates perspectives on incarceration and correctional education at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility

An abstract of the thesis of Clara Guadalupe Ellis for the Master of Arts in Anthropology presented November 3, 2005. Title: Female Inmates'Perspectives on Incarceration and Correctional Education at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility Prisons provide us with a place to segregate criminals from the population at large, but the ongoing question is what to do with them once we have incarcerated them? On one side there is the idea that prisons should be used to punish those who have broken the law. On the other is the idea that prisons should help to rehabilitate prisoners so that they may be reintegrated into society upon their release. The purpose of this study was to examine the role correctional education programs played in the life of female offenders in light of the debate mentioned above. Based on qualitative research, the aim of this study was to listen to the prisoner's voice. What did inmates think about correctional education programs offered? Did they want such programs? Did they feel empowered by them, or did they resist being 'rehabilitated' and feign compliance? How did inmates make sense of their learning experience?
Investor’s Mood at ASIAN Games Event

Goals of the research to analyze whether occurred abnormal return of ASIAN Games phenomena and see how investors react to the big ASIAN Games 2018 event in Indonesia. This reseach uses a sample of companies included in the hotel, restaurant and tourism sub-sector on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the observation period, based on the purposive sampling method which obtained 22 companies and used the event study method. There is a significant abnormal return but not on the phenomenon of the Asian Games 2018. This shows that investors still wait and see to the organization of the Asian Games in 2018. No difference of abnormal return before and after the Asian Games 2018. This is because, as investors look to the many tourists who have started to flock to Indonesia before the Asian Games in 2018 took place.
Correlation of Blood Pressure with Anthropometric Measurements among Postmenopausal Women

Methods and Materials: This was a community based cross-sectional study conducted among women residing at Sanjaynagar, Bangalore, India. A Correlational descriptive survey design was used. 100 postmenopausal women who fulfilled the selection criteria were selected by using non-probability convenient sampling technique. The instruments included socio-demographic data and bio-physiological measurements. Subject were interviewed and socio-demographic data was collected. BMI, waist circumference, hip circumference and blood pressure were measured.
Parasitological Prevalence of Cryptosporidium infection in calves, chickens and human in Behera province

Cryptosporidium is a cosmopolitan intestinal protozoan parasite that belongs to the phylum Apicomplexa and infects a broad range of vertebrate hosts including livestock, human and birds. This current study was aimed to investigate the prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp.infection in young calves, human and chickens, in five districts covering five different geographical locations of the Behera province. In doing this, a total number of 310 faecal samples from calves (n= 148), human being (n=112) and chicken (n=50) were collected, stained using the modified Ziehl-Neelsen staining method, and were examined microscopically for Cryptosporidium spp. oocysts. Correlations between prevalence rates and related parameters such as species, age, gender and faecal consistencies were also analyzed. Results indicated that 43.2%, 16.1% and 6%, of calves, human and chicken, were found infected with Cryptosporidium spp. , respectively. Statistically significant variable rates of infection were also detected across six surveyed districts of the Behera governorate, with the notable absence of infection from chicken in Abo Hummus and Rahmaneyah districts. Statistically significant variable rates of infection were also characterized in calves when species, age, sex, and faecal consistency were analyzed; buffalo >4 weeks calves, male and calves with formed faeces have higher infection rates than their counterparts of cattle Cryptosporidium spp. in the livestock and chicken living in close proximity to human population necessitates better surveillance and control measures to protect vulnerable animal and human populations.