Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Comparison of text-dependent method for Gender Identification

— Differences of physiological properties of the glottis and the vocal track are partly due to age and/or gender differences. Since these differences are reflected in the speech signal, acoustic measures related to those properties can be helpful for automatic gender classification. Acoustics measures of voice sources were extracted from 10 utterances spoken by 20 male and 20 female talkers (aged 19 to 25 year old). The difference of speech long term features, including zero crossing rate, short time energy, and spectrum flux between male and female is studied. The result shows that the estimation of short time energy reflects more effectively, the difference in male and female voice than zero crossing rate and spectrum flux.
Relationship between personality traits, spiritual intelligence and well being in university students

Objective: This research was carried out to explore the relationship between personality traits, spiritual intelligence and well being among university students. Method: Big Five Factor Inventory by Rammstedt and John was employed to assess personality traits, Spiritual Intelligence Scale of King (SISRI -24) to measure spiritual intelligence and WHO-Five Well-being Index (WHO-5) to measure well being of 120 students doing post graduation in Psychology from the University of Jammu (N=50) and Indira Gandhi National Open University (N=70). The mean age of the sample was 24.79. Independent samples t test was employed to assess the difference in personality traits and spiritual intelligence in students from two universities. Data was subjected to correlation and regression analysis. Results: Differences in personality traits and spiritual intelligence emerged in this study. Positive relationship was found between personal meaning production and two factors namely agreeableness and neuroticism. Significant relationship appeared between transcendental awareness and openness. Regression analysis revealed that transcendental awareness predicted well being. Conclusion: To further enhance the well being steps should be taken to develop and strengthen transcendental awareness in students. Keywords: Personality traits, Spiritual Intelligence, Well Being, Students
Study on Performance Analysis of HQAM for DCT and DWT Based Compressed Image Transmission over AWGN Channel

Image transmission over a noisy channel is vital in the recent time because of reliable multimedia transmission. This topic has gained importance for the purpose of achieving less storage capacity and required bandwidth during transmitting the image through a noisy channel. In this paper, prior exertions of compressed image transmission are illustrated. These exertions are based on two compressed methods i.e., Discrete Wavelet transform (DWT) and Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT). Furthermore, overviews of the polar coding are presented which are used as encoder and decoder for converting the compressed quantized values to binary code streams. In addition, the overall advantages of the HQAM over the QAM modulation scheme are demonstrated in this paper. Finally, by exploring the preceding efforts, a method is proposed for future work. In the proposed method the performance of HQAM is analyzed for DWT and DCT after transmitting the image through the noisy AWGN channel.
Dimensionality Reduction Techniques for Hyperspectral Images

Hyperspectral Imaging produces an image where each pixel is having narrow spectral bands with plentiful spectral information. Spectral bands refer to the large number of measured wavelengths bands of Electromagnetic Spectrum. The large number of spectral bands in hyperspectral data increases the computational burden. So, dimensionality reduction through spectral feature selection thoroughly affects the accuracy of the given task. A fuzzy rough set is an approach that deals with the concepts of vagueness and indiscernibility. It finds feature subsets preserving the semantics of the given datasets. Therefore, this paper proposes the applicability of Fuzzy-Rough Set Approach to select the most significant spectral features from the hyperspectral data. Selected features are employed to build a more easy and understandable learning model in order to improve the classification quality of hyperspectral images.
THE EFFECT OF HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING (HIT) ON INSULIN RESISTANCE AMONG WOMEN WITH POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME

Background: A few randomized trials assessed the effects of high intensity interval training (HIT) on insulin resistance among women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). We now hypothesize that insulin resistance might be improved after HIT. Hence, the present study aimed to assess the effects of HIT on insulin resistance in Iranian PCOS patients. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was performed on 25 women with the final diagnosis of PCOS according to the Rotterdam criteria. Fasting blood samples were taken from all patients to assess fasting glucose and insulin levels at the reference laboratory. After initial clinical and laboratory assessments, all patients were scheduled under the supervision of physical therapist for HIT as one-hour sessions once a week using treadmill aimed to achieve 85-75% of individual maximum heart rate (HRmax) for three months. After the completion of study protocol, the patients were reassessed. Results: According to the definitive criteria of insulin resistance, 100% of subjects suffered insulin resistance at baseline. After the completing HIT program, significantly reduce in glucose and insulin parameters as well as increase in glucose to insulin ratio after HIT were found compared to the baseline values (p < 0.001 for all). Also, the overall prevalence of insulin resistance decreased from 100% to 52.0% with a significant difference (p < 0.001). The change in the parameters of serum insulin level, fasting glucose level and fasting glucose to insulin ratio were independent to anthropometric indices as well as to patients’ age. Conclusion: the use of HIT results in improvement of insulin resistance among PCOS women regardless of patients’ baseline characteristics including age and BMI
PRESCRIBING BEHAVIOR OF PHYSICIANS IN KARACHI, PAKISTAN

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitudes and the factors which influence physician prescribing decisions and practice in Karachi, Pakistan. Methods: A questionnaire was developed specifically for the purpose of the study. This was then distributed to a sample of 100 physicians in Karachi, Pakistan. Results: Clinical effectiveness is the most important factor, reaching 81.81%; with regard to the cost of drugs to patients 59.09% of physicians take it into consideration when prescribing. Medical textbooks and medical journals are preferred by 72.72% and 50.00% of doctors respectively, to guide and justify their prescription choices. Regarding perceptions of new drug effectiveness, only 50.00% of Karachi physicians believe that they are more effective. Adverse Drug Reactions appear to be a major cause of prescription choice modification, as more than 77.26% of doctors declare that they change their prescription patterns in cases of Adverse Drug Reactions. Conclusion: The present study highlights the attitudes and the factors influencing physician prescribing behavior in Karachi, Pakistan. These insights will help policy makers in Pakistan & South Asia to develop measures which could be used to achieve greater clinical effectiveness and economic efficiency from drug prescribing. These insights will also help marketers in developing better and effective pharmaceutical marketing strategies.
A PROSPECTIVE STUDY TO EVALUATE THE PRESCRIBING PATTERN OF DRUGS IN PATIENTS WITH ISCHEMIC STROKE AND ROLE OF MEMANTINE IN POST- STROKE APHASIA

Stroke is a clinical syndrome characterized by rapidly developing clinical symptoms and / or signs of focal, and at times global (applied to patients in deep coma and those with subarachnoid hemorrhage), loss of cerebral function with symptoms lasting for more than 24 hours or leading to death, with no apparent cause other than that of vascular origin. This was a prospective observational study, which included 63 patients who were admitted in Pushpagiri Medical College Hospital. Patients prescribing pattern were evaluated from the case files and the clinical outcome were evaluated by using National Institute of Heart Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and Modified Rankin Scale (MRS). The language function of the aphasic patients were assessed by using Benson’s classification and their quality of life were evaluated by using Stroke SpecificQuality of Life (SS-QOL). Majority of the stroke patients was prescribed with Antiplatelet, Neuroprotective, Antihypertensive and Dyslipidemics. The clinical outcome, language function and quality of life of the patients were improved, indicating the effectiveness of Memantine on the language of poststroke aphasic patients. The study confirm that poststroke aphasia treatment with memantine 5mg and 10mg could have significant valuable effects on the neurological consequences of stroke and language function improvement of the study population. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research SJIF Imp ct Factor 8.074 Volume 7, Issue 16, 279-285. Review Article ISSN 2277– 7105 *Corresponding Author
Serum resistin level in patients with colorectal cancer

Resistin adipocyte-secreting adipokine, it is positively correlates with the development colorectal cancer, Resistin shares several features with proinflammatory cytokines and can play a role in the regulation of inflammation and immunity. The majority of epidemiologic studies had indicated that in vivo hyper-resistinemia is associated with some obesity-related malignancies such as colon cancer and prostate cancer, the aim of this study was to find associated resistin and other biochemical parameters (T.P ,Albumin , GSH,MDA and BMI) with colorectal cancer risk for males and females patients, in addition the effect of chemotherapy treatment on the study parameters , the cases divided in two groups after and before chemotherapy compared with control group and the results show compared between cases before and after chemotherapy. The results: mean value of (resistin, MDA and BMI) levels, show significant increase before and after chemotherapy compared with control group for females and males while significant decrease in (T.P, Albumin and GSH) compared with control group, beside the effects of chemotherapy on increase of (MDA, T.P) and significant decrease on (Resistin ,Albumin and GSH) when compared with the results before chemotherapy for females, on the other hand the results for males after chemotherapy significant decrease in (Resistin and GSH) levels, and significant increase in (MDA) level compared with the results before chemotherapy treatment .
Qualitative Analysis of Counselling Approaches for Caregivers of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders

About 18% of children in India (2-9 years of age) have neurodevelopmental disorders in rural areas and 13% in cities. Data derived from five multidisciplinary intervention centres (including monthly parental counselling) in Mumbai for children with special needs, forms the reference for this study. Evidence-based counselling practices like Behavioural Modification and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy undergo key adaptations for parents in the Indian context. The current qualitative analysis describes these adaptations (60 counselling sessions; parents of 10 representative children). Discussion includes a focus on acceptance of disability by parents; embedding counselling within all components of an intervention program; goal-driven counselling; tailored home-programs to institute sustainable management of disabilities; and counselling goals that are jointly agreed upon by counsellors and parents.
Pattern of Ocular Diseases in Children Attending Outpatient Department of A Rural Medical College in Central India

Background: Ocular diseases in children vary from region to region. Childhood ocular morbidity can lead to lifelong blindness or visual impairment. Our study will help in understanding ocular diseases affecting children living in rural areas in a better way. Materials and Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted in the Eye Department of R D Gardi Medical College, Ujjain, India. 1100 children aged ≤16 years were enrolled in the study. The children were divided into three groups: 0-5 years, 6-12 years, and 13-16 years, for studying various ocular morbidities in different age groups. Each child was subjected to a comprehensive ophthalmic evaluation, and the results were recorded and analyzed in detail. Results: Refractive error was most common ocular problem detected in 461 (41.90%) children. 18 (1.63%) children were found to be suffering from amblyopia. Conjunctivitis was seen in 155 (14.09%) children. Congenital cataract, spring catarrh, vitamin A defi ciency, trachoma, and dacryocystitis were other common diseases found in children in our study. Conclusion: Ocular diseases in children vary from place to place. Climatic conditions, malnutrition, and lack of treatment facilities play an important role in the pattern of occurrence of ocular diseases.
CLINICAL EVALUATION OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE GRAFT IN THE TREATMENT OF MILLERS CLASS I & II MULTIPLE ADJACENT GINGIVAL RECESSIONS IN THE ESTHETIC ZONE

ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT Background: tissues. The connective tissue graft (CTG) procedure is the gold standard method for root coverage. Although multiple sites often need grafting, the palatal mucosa supplies only a limited area of grafting material. To overcome this limitation, expanded mesh graft provides a method whereby a graft can be stretched to cover a large area. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and the predictability of expanded mesh CTG (e recessions. site falling into at least three adjacent Miller's Class 1 or Class 2 gingival recession. The CTG obtained from the palatal mucos than the graft. Clinical measurements were recorded at baseline and 3 months.
Impacts of household waste compost formed in public garbage dump on the organo-mineral status and productivity of a sandy soil

† The inefficient use of mineral fertilizers on sandy soils in general has led users of this type of soil in Daloa (Côte d'Ivoire), especially vegetable growers, to turn to other fertilizers more readily available such as household waste composted in open air. This study was conducted to evaluate the impact of the inputs of these residues on the fertility of the soils exploited by these producers. Thus, an experimental device was set up on lettuce according to farmers' conditions. This device consisted of four blocks; each block was 21 m long. One block consisted of four elementary plots where different treatments were randomly distributed: the control did not receive compost and three additions of different compost doses (20, 40 and 60 t/ha). of soil fertility, namely, soil organo-mineral status and the agricultural yield of the cultivation of lettuce carried out were evaluated. The results showed that the compost used had a significant positive effect on soil properties, and then, on the lettuce production when it was brought to soil at 40 and 60 t/ha. We concluded that solid waste compost can be an attractive alternative to chemical fertilizers on sandy soils.
OP0112 Effect of Comedication with Conventional Synthetic Dmards on Tnf Inhibitors-Retention in Patients with Spondyloarthritis: A Prospective Cohort

Background The effects of comedication with conventional synthetic disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (csDMARDs) on TNF inhibitors (TNFi)-retention in spondyloarthritis (SpA), are inconclusive. Results from previous observational studies may have easily led to spurious conclusions, since confounding, especially “confounding by indication”, was not fully addressed. Objectives To evaluate if comedication with csDMARD influences TNFi-retention in patients with SpA, while performing a comprehensive set of adjustments to best handle confounding. Methods Patients with SpA (according to their treating rheumatologists) from the Rheumatic Diseases Portuguese Register (Reuma.pt), with first TNFi started between 2001 and 2014 were included in this prospective, multicenter, cohort study. Our main outcome was time to first TNFi discontinuation. Cox-regression was used to estimate the effect of csDMARD comedication on TNFi-retention in two types of models, one including baseline (time-fixed) variables and the other with time-varying variables, including socio-demographic features, measures of disease activity, physical function and co-treatment with other drugs (NSAIDs and oral steroids). To control for possible “confounding by indication”, the effect of csDMARD comedication on TNFi-retention was also tested after propensity score (PS)-adjustment. Results In total, 954 patients (mean (SD) age 41.5 (12.0) years; 59.6% males; 13.7 (10.4) years of disease duration) were included and 289 (30.3%) discontinued their first TNFi after a median follow-up time of 2.5 years (range: 0.08–13 years). A large proportion of patients were treated with csDMARDs at baseline (389; 41%). Inefficacy was the most common reason for TNFi discontinuation (55.7%), followed by adverse events (31.1%). In the multivariable analysis comedication with csDMARDs had no effect on TNFi-retention, neither in the baseline model (HR: 0.83; 95% CI: 0.59; 1.16) (figure A) nor during follow-up adjusting for time-varying covariates (HR: 1.13; 95% CI: 0.71; 1.80). The effect of csDMARDs remained not statistically significant after PS-adjustment (figure B). Conclusions Comedication with csDMARDs does not prolong TNFi-retention in SpA patients in clinical practice suggesting no benefit in the concomitant use of these drugs. Disclosure of Interest None declared
The Key Determinants of Behavioural Intention Towards Mobile Banking Adoption

This research was conducted to understand the customer behaviour in mobile banking usage intention and adoption with the primary objective to explore the factors determining the behavioural intention of mobile banking adoption practices among the bank customers in the study area. The empirical research design was adopted by employing survey method to collect responses from target population through convenient non-probability sampling method. The primary data collected were subjected to analysis using SPSS Version 17.0 and the statistical tools such as, percentage analysis, descriptive statistics, Independent sample t test, Analysis of Variance and multiple regression analysis. The empirical evidences reveal that Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy, Habit and Trust are significant and positively influencing the Behavioural Intention of the Mobile Banking whereas, Hedonic Motivation has significant and negative influence on Behavioural Intention of the Mobile Banking. This study concluded that banks should advertise and promote mobile banking through handsets and live demonstration counters at selected branches manned by a dedicated staff to adopt various promotional activities for enhancement in digital literacy and financial inclusion with other government schemes. Banks must extensively engage in the promotion of all Digital based initiatives launched by the Government of India and engage its customers to install banking Apps like BHIM, PhonePe, Payment Banks, etc. to facility effortless banking on their own palms. This research paper aims in exploring various insights related to behavioural intention towards the adoption of mobile banking especially among youth in the Chennai city and Hyderabad city. This study also aims to explore the key determinants of mobile banking adoption among customers of public and private sector bank customers
Floral Dyes: An Opportunity for Punjab Leather Industry to Promote Sustainable Fashion Development

Natural dyes are considered nature friendly and sus tainable as compared to synthetic dyes. Therefore, the present study was designed to extract eco-frien dly natural dyes from easily and abundantly availab le flowers of Punjab and investigated their colouring ability on chrome tanned goat crust leather. In this study , an attempt has been made to produce a variety of shades using natural dye of Celosia cristata Linn. , Lantana camara Linn. , Rosa damascena and Tagetes erecta L. with and without mordants. Forty different sha des were obtained with mordants and four shades were obtained without mord ants. CIELab values of all dyed leather specimens w ere measured in terms of (L*, a*, b*) using a Spectroph tometer (Spectraflash SF-650X). The findings of th e study revealed that developed fashion shades found fair t o good in terms of dye evenness. Moreover, this stu dy would be served as a shade catalogue guide and an opportu nity for leather industries to promote sustainable fashion development.
HPLC CONDITION OPTIMIZATION FOR IDENTIFICATION OF FLAVONOIDS FROM CARISSA OPACA

1 Department of Food Technology, PMAS Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan Presenter/ Correspondence Email: kaleem.ft@gmail.com, Ph. +923235064910 ABSTRACT: Phytochemicals are extracted from the plants and are used as nutraceutical agents due to their antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticancer properties. Extract of plant are rich in flavonoids and it is necessary to identify these phytochemicals which possess health promoting properties. For identification of phytochemicals High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is widely used, but there is need that identification condition of flavonoids for HPLC is to be optimized for rapid and efficient identification and quantification of flavonoids that can be utilized by industrialists. Seeking this present study was planned to optimize HPLC identification condition for quercetin and rutin trihydrate that possess several health promoting properties. In this study the standard compounds were scanned on spectrophotometer in the wavelength range of 200 nm to 800 nm to find the lambda max of these compounds. This lambda max was adjusted on HPLC and different flow rates were used to optimize identification and quantification condition at 28 ◦ C. Lambda max was found to be 271 nm for quercetin and 274 nm for rutin trihydrate. Sample injection volume 80 μl was found best at the flow rate of 1.5 ml/min. best mobile phase was found to be solvent A (water to acetic acid solution (97:3 v/v)) and solvent B (methanol) in combination at the concentration of solvent A 20% and solvent B 80%. Using these condition the quercetin and rutin trihydrate content of Carissa opaca fruit was determined which was found to be 9.44 and 2.59 mg/gm dry weight respectively. The findings of this study can be utilized by pharmaceutical as well as nutraceutical industries for rapid identification and quantification of quercetin and rutin trihydrate in any sample using HPLC.
Evaluation of Molecular Diversity of durum wheat genotypes using ISSR markers

In present study, the molecular diversity of twenty five durum wheat genotypes including 21 breeding lines and 3l and races were evaluated using 11inter simple sequence repeat sprimers. The used primers generated 108 fragments, among which 83 bands (about 77%) were polymorphic. A total of 83 polymorphic bands were scored with average 7.54 polymorphic fragments per primer. The average of polymorphism information content index was 0.31, indicating the efficiency of the markers in discrimination of the populations. Cluster analysis based on UPGMA algorithm and Dice similarity coefficient classified the 25 genotypes into four separated groups. The result of principal coordinate analysis (PCoA) was in congruity with cluster analysis.