Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Moderate-to-Late Preterm Infants

Purpose: Preterm infants are known to be at a risk of neurodevelopmental delay; however, limited data are available on the outcomes of moderate-to-late preterm (MLPT) infants (born at 32 to 36 weeks’ gestation). The Korean Developmental Screen ing Test (K-DST) for infants and children is a recently designed screening test for Korean infants and children. The current study aimed to evaluate the neurodevelopmental outcomes of MLPT infants and investigate the risk factors associated with neurodevelopmental delay. Methods: A total of 119 MLPT infants admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of a tertiary hospital in Korea were enrolled. The infants were assessed during two follow-up periods (first: 16 to 24 months of corrected age; second: 24 to 41 months of corrected age). The perinatal factors in the NICU that were associated with delayed development were analyzed. Results: In all sections of the K-DST, the proportion of infants with developmental delay was higher in the second period (5.6% to 9.3%) than in the first period (0.9% to 5.4%). A total of 10% to 17% of the infants presented with persistent delay throughout the two periods based on five sections of the K-DST. Male sex, oxygen therapy duration, and younger maternal age were the risk factors affecting at least one section during the second period. Conclusion: MLPT infants showed greater developmental delay than the general infant population. Considering that early intervention is important for good longterm outcomes, close observation of male MLPT infants and MLPT infants who received oxygen therapy is warranted.
Asthma Knowledge and Behaviours among Parents of Asthmatic Children Attending Paediatric Hospitals in Mosul City

Background: Asthma is a common health problem among all age groups. It disturbs all aspects of children’slife and possibly changes to chronic disease that continues for the whole patient’s life. This research focusedattention on the parental knowledge and practices during and between asthmatic attacks in order to identifyimproper activities and improve their future performance toward their children.Objective: This research aims to demonstrate the degree of parental knowledge and behaviours toward theirchildren during and between asthmatic attacks in Mosul City.Method: A case series study was conducted among 312 parents of asthmatic children that attended Al-Khansaaand Ibn-Alatheer teaching hospitals (two major paediatric hospitals in Mosul City)over a period of 6 months.A questionnaire form derived from “the Arabic version of the Chicago Community Asthma SurveyQuestionnaire” was distributed among the participants to evaluate their demographic characteristics, myths,knowledge, and behaviours. Various rates and proportions are used to explain these variables.Results: This study shows that most parents got information from doctors (62.2%), their best knowledgewas about the precipitating factor for asthma as dust and smoke (78%) and the symptoms of asthma asdyspnoea (84.9%), while the least information were about the mechanism of disease where 26.9% did notknow the exact mechanism, and the complications of asthma as sudden death (25.3%). On the other hand,the best parental behaviour was the regular use of medications during and between attacks (88.5% and82.7%) and the lowest ones was performing breathing exercises (around 45%). Conclusion and Recommendation: A relatively adequate knowledge and behaviours were documented inthis study; however, further education about the recent guidelines for asthma management should be offeredto those parents in order to improve their offspring health and lifestyle.
Respiratory setback associated with extubation failure in extremely preterm infants

Extubation failure in preterm infants is associated with an increased risk of mortality and morbidity. There is limited evidence to suggest if the increased morbidities are due to inherent differences among infants who fail or succeed; or whether these are due to a true respiratory setback among those who fail extubation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the respiratory status of infants who fail extubation and to assess the time taken for these infants to achieve pre‐extubation respiratory status.
Optimization, Validation and Standardization of ELISA

The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is a commonly used analytical immunochemistry assay based on the specific bond between the antigen and the antibody. The application of this test has significantly changed the practice of medical laboratories in which it is used for detection and quantification of molecules such as hormones, peptides, antibodies, and proteins. Various technical variants of this test can detect antigen (native or foreign) or antibody, determine the intensity of the immune response whether pathological or not; the type of induced immune response as well as the innate immunity potential; and much more. These capabilities, as well as the high sensitivity and robustness of the test and a small price, make it possible to quickly and reliably diagnose diseases in most laboratories. Besides, ELISA is a test that is also used in veterinary medicine, toxicology, allergology, food industry, etc. Despite the fact that it has existed for almost 50 years, different ELISA tests with different technical solutions are still being developed, which improves and expands the application of the this exceptional test. The aim of this chapter is to empower the rider to optimize, standardize and validate an enzyme linked immunosorbent assay.
Single and Multiple Inoculum of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Strains in Table Olive Lab-Scale Fermentations

In order to improve the olives’ quality, and to reduce the de-bittering time during the table olive fermentation process, it is necessary to pilot the fermentation by inoculating the brine with selected cultures of microorganisms. Some probiotic tests, such as resistance/sensitivity to antibiotics, bile salt hydrolase (BSH) activity, growth at acidic pH, an auto-aggregation assay, and a test of the production of exopolysaccharides, were carried out in order to screen 35 oleuropeinolytic Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum strains to be used in guided fermentations of table olives. On the basis of the technological and probiotic screening, we analyzed the progress of three different lab-scale fermentations of Olea europaea L. Itrana cv. olives inoculated with spontaneous, single, and multiple starters: jar A was left to ferment spontaneously; jar B was inoculated with a strongly oleuropeinolytic strain (L. plantarum B1); jar C was inoculated with a multiple inoculum (L. plantarum B1 + L. plantarum B51 + L. plantarum B124). The following parameters were monitored during the fermentation: pH, titratable acidity, NaCl concentration, the degradation of bio-phenols, and the enrichment rate of hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol in the olive’s flesh, oil and brine. The degradation of secoiridoid glucosides appeared to be faster in the inoculated jars than in the spontaneously-fermented jar. The production of hydroxytyrosol and ligstroside aglycons was high. This indicated a complete degradation of the oleuropein and a partial degradation of the ligstroside. The multiple inoculum ensured a complete debittering, and could give probiotic traits. The presence of L. plantarum B1 and B124 as a fermentation starter guarantees an optimal trend of de-bittering and fermentation variables, thus ensuring the production of a better final product. L. plantarum B51 could be considered to be a promising probiotic candidate for obtaining probiotic food of completely vegetable origin.
Cannabis and Psychosis: A Review of the Risk Factors Involved

Abundant literature suggests the hypothesis that cannabis use leads to the onset of psychotic symptoms. However, the nature of the association and the causal link remain controversial. This review aims to identify the risk factors involved in the etiopathogenesis of psychosis or psychotic features. Our electronic search found 1653 studies published until March 1st 2020. Longitudinal studies and literature reviews were selected if they addressed specifically the issues of the cannabis/psychosis relationship and the eventual risk factors involved. Our systematic review identified six potential risk factors involved in the association. They are, in decreasing importance, the dose-response relationship (quantity, frequency and duration of cannabis use), the early age of cannabis consumption, genetic susceptibility, childhood trauma, cigarette smoking and urban environment. In contrast, a significant inverse relationship exists between cannabidiol (CBD) and psychosis: cannabidiol is associated with less psychotic symptoms and manifests antipsychotic properties. Further studies are needed to establish a clear causal relationship between cannabis and psychosis and to identify the qualitative and quantitative contribution of specific risk factors on its onset and sustainability.
ANALISIS PERBEDAAN KINERJA KEUANGAN SEBELUM DAN SESUDAH MERGER DAN AKUISISI PADA PERUSAHAAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA

In general, the purpose of conducting mergers and acquisitions is to obtain synergy or added value. However, mergers and acquisitions by companies do not always produce added value for the company, often failure or deteriorating company performance occurs after the company makes mergers and acquisitions. The purpose of this study is to differ the financial performance of companies before and after mergers and acquisitions based on financial ratio assessments.The method used in this research is quantitative descriptive method. This type of research is quantitative research with the object of research is the financial performance before and after mergers and acquisitions in companies in Indonesia which are listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2015-2018. Data collection techniques using documentation. The analytical tool used is to use an analysis of the company's financial statements.The results showed that based on financial ratios, namely CR (Current Ratio), DER (Debt to Equity Ratio), ROE (Return on Equity), ROA (Return on Assets), NPM (Net Profit Margin), and Earning Per Share (EPS ) it can be seen that the actions of mergers and acquisitions have no effect on the company's financial performance within 1 year after the merger and acquisition. Keywords: CR (Current Ratio), DER (Debt to Equity Ratio), ROE (Return on Equity), ROA (Return on Assets), NPM (Net Profit Margin), and Earning Per Share (EPS)
Genetic Polymorphism of 15 Autosomal STR loci in Population of Madhya Pradesh

We report here an autosomal STR DNA database of Population of Madhya Pradesh and evaluation ofautosomal STR diversity in the context of population genetics and forensic efficiency parameters. In thisstudy, Allele frequencies of 15 autosomal STR loci were investigated in 123 unrelated individuals (57 Female& 66 Male) from the various geographical regions of Madhya Pradesh using PowerPlex® 16 HS System.All the studied loci appeared the high degree of genetic polymorphism with observed Heterozygosity (Ho=observed heterozygosity) ranged from 0.911 (D21S11) to 0.659 (TPOX). Locus PENTA E showed the highestpower of discrimination (0.978) and the highest polymorphism (PIC = 0.90). The combined probability ofmatch (CPM) and combined paternity Index (CPI) for all the 15 STR loci was found to be 2.8 x 10-18 and 1.2x106, respectively. The combined discrimination power (CPD) and combined exclusion power (CPE) for allthe tested 15 Loci was observed 1 and 0.9999989 respectively, assign that all the loci are highly polymorphicand have the potential for forensic application.
Chemical-Looping Combustion of Biomass in a 10 kWth Reactor with Iron Oxide As an Oxygen Carrier

Chemical-looping combustion of biomass was carried out in a 10 kWth reactor with iron oxide as an oxygen carrier. A total 30 h of test was achieved with the same batch of iron oxide oxygen carrier. The effect of the fuel reactor temperature on gas composition of the fuel reactor and the air reactor, the proportion of biomass carbon reacting in the fuel reactor, and the conversion of biomass carbon to CO2 in the fuel reactor was experimentally investigated. The results showed that the CO production from biomass gasification with CO2 was more temperature dependent than the CO oxidation with iron oxide in the fuel reactor, and an increase in the fuel reactor temperature produced a higher increase for the CO production from biomass gasification than for the oxidation of CO by iron oxide. Although the conversion of biomass carbon to CO2 in the fuel reactor decreased with the increase of the fuel reactor temperature, there was a substantial increase in the proportion of biomass carbon reacting in the fuel react.
Anticonvulsant effect of Asparagus africanus Lam. root decoction on pilocarpine-induced temporal lobe epilepsy in white mice (Mus musculus Swiss)

Asparagus africanus Lam. (Asparagaceae) is a widely used plant in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, for the treatment of nervous disorders and epilepsy. The objective of this work was to study the anticonvulsant effects of A. africanus root decoction in white mice (Mus musculus Swiss) induced by pilocarpine. The experimental induction of "status epilepticus" and the evaluation of the anticonvulsant effects of A. africanus root decoction on pilocarpine-induced clonic and tonic convulsions were carried out. Seizure severity, latency, duration and number of clonics and tonics convulsions were evaluated. Concentrations of GABA, GABA-T, TNF-α and stress markers in the brains of mice were also estimated. A. africanus decreased the duration and number of clonic and tonic convulsions which increased the latency time of onset of clonic and tonic convulsions significantly and in a dose-dependent manner. GABA increased significantly in the brains of animals treated with A. africanus and a significant decrease of GABA-T and TNF-α. A. africanus also showed antioxidant effects. These results show that A. africanus has anticonvulsant effects. A. africanus would thus contain beneficial antiradical constituents in the treatment of epilepsy. These constituents would thus oppose free radicals. These results would justify the use of this plant in traditional medicine in the treatment of epilepsy.
Responsive and Responsible: Customizing Management Responses to Online Traveler Reviews

The helpfulness of online reviews greatly facilitates travelers’ information searches, and helpful reviews can popularize travel service providers within a virtual environment. This study examines how the helpfulness of travel reviews is influenced by customized management responses from a linguistic perspective. Based on TripAdvisor data for 946 hotels in the state of Texas, we apply an econometric model to understand which management response style most effectively promotes customers’ perceived helpfulness of the corresponding review. Empirical results show that a matched linguistic style and low similarity in management responses can motivate consumers to leave a “helpfulness” vote to the corresponding review; the review rating, hotel class, and respondent’s job title are found to significantly moderate these effects. Lastly, pertinent managerial implications are provided.
Integration of Economic, Educational and Socio-Cultural Capabilities for Rural Poverty Alleviation in Northern Ghana

In recent times, capability approach has obtained more distinction as an effective tool for alleviating poverty in both developing and developed countries. This study's main objective is to use three types of community capabilities: Economic, Educational, and Socio-cultural, in solving rural poverty in the northern part of Ghana. Data were collected from 302 respondents from the five regions in the northern part of Ghana: Northern Region, Savannah Region, North East Region, Upper East, and Upper West Region through an online survey. However, 280 responses were used in the analysis due to partial responses and missing figures. The data collected were analyzed using partial least squared based on Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The findings indicated that economic capability has the greatest influence on rural poverty alleviation and was statistically significant at p< 0.05. This finding provides useful insights and suggestions for Ghana's policymakers to implement more sustainable economic policies to boost the local economy/business sector. The result can serve as a justifiable tool for reducing poverty in rural communities.
Secondary electron and backscattering measurements for polycrystalline copper with a spherical retarding-field analyser

A full spherical retarding-field energy analyser with three grids was made to measure the total secondary electron yield σ, the backscattering coefficient η, and the secondary electron spectrum N(E) as a function of angle of incidence and primary energy in UHV. The instrumental effects of the grid meshes in the measurement of N(E) were minimized by using the sample-bias-modulation technique. The values of σ and η for polycrystalline copper were found to be rather higher than previously published values. The N(E) curves are almost independent of the angle of incidence (θ) between θ=0° and 40°. The halfwidth of N(E) increases as the primary energy is reduced. These suggest that in metals the electron-electron interaction is dominant. Also, the dependence of N(E) on primary energy is believed to be caused by variations in both the excitation depth and the initial energy distribution of internal secondaries.
The economic value of tropical forests in meeting global climate stabilization goals

Non-technical summary Conserving tropical forests has many benefits, from protecting biodiversity, sustaining indigenous and local communities, and safeguarding climate. To achieve the ambitious climate goals of the Paris Agreement, forest protection is essential. Yet deforestation continues to diminish the world's forests. Halting this trend is the objective of the international framework for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD+). While previous studies have demonstrated the contribution of tropical forests to mitigate climate change, here we show that tropical forest protection can ‘flatten the curve’ of the costs of transition to climate stability, estimating tens of trillions of dollars in policy cost savings. Technical summary The pledges made by parties under the Paris Agreement are insufficient to limit global warming to well below 2 °C relative to pre-industrial levels. We use a global climate-economic model to quantify the economic benefits from rapidly deploying programs for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and increased reforestation (REDD+) given current delays in the implementation of climate policies around the world. REDD+ has been shown to have substantial greenhouse gas emissions mitigation potential in the fight against climate change and can thus play a critical role in closing the emissions gap, thereby enabling the achievement of more ambitious climate targets. Under our principal scenario, we estimate that REDD+ can contribute up to US$36 trillion in net policy cost savings by mitigating the adjustment costs of reaching a greenhouse gas emissions trajectory consistent with ambitious global climate stabilization goals. Investment in REDD+ has a high benefit-cost ratio; one dollar invested in REDD+ yields about US$5.4 in net policy cost savings. Realizing the full estimated potential for REDD+ reduces the risk-adjusted carbon price in 2030 by US$45/tCO2. Social media summary Protecting tropical forests is crucial to achieve ambitious climate stabilization goals while saving trillions of dollars in economic value.
Students Mathematics Interest as Correlate of Achievement in Mathematics: Evidence from a Sub-Saharan Student Sample

This study was carried out to investigate Mathematics interest as a correlate of Basic 9 students achievement in Mathematics in Gboko Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria. Three research questions were asked and three hypotheses were formulated. The study adopted a correlation design. The population of the study was 3,682 while a sample of 400 Basic 9 students was drawn from ten secondary schools using multistage sampling procedure made up of 200 male and 200 female students. Two research instruments Maths Interest Inventory (MII) and Students Mathematics Achievement Test (SMAT) were adapted. The instruments were validated by three experts and trial-tested, on a population outside the study area. Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient was used to get the reliability coefficient of MII which was 0.83. While that of SMAT was 0.65 using Kuder-Richardson 21 formula. The research questions were answered using Pearson Product Moment Coefficients and hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using p-values of Pearson Product Moment Coefficient. The findings of the study revealed that there was a significant relationship between Mathematics Interest and students achievement in Mathematics. Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between Mathematics Interest and students achievement in Mathematics among male and female students. The study recommends that Interest have the potential of improving students achievement positively and should be encouraged among students.Student Interest, Mathematics Achievement.
Coned Disc Spring Compound Vertical Isolation: Testing and Modelling

ABSTRACT To improve the isolation property of conventional-coned disc spring isolation (CDSI) bearings, novel coned-disc spring compound vertical isolation (CDSCI) bearings were proposed. These combined the conventional CDSI bearings with high–damping viscoelastic (HDV) layers. Static loading tests, dynamic loading tests, and temperature dependence tests were conducted to study the mechanical performance of the CDSCI bearings. The test results indicated that HDV layers can enhance the conventional CDSI bearings’ energy-dissipation capacity effectively; the preloading displacement has a positive correlation relationship with the equivalent damping ratio and equivalent stiffness of the CDSCI bearings; and the dynamic loading amplitude has a negative correlation with the equivalent damping ratio of the CDSCI bearings, while it has a positive correlation relationship with the equivalent stiffness. As the ambient temperature increases, the equivalent damping ratio and equivalent stiffness of the CDSCI bearing decrease. Furthermore, the mechanical behavior of the CDSCI bearing was simulated using a modified Bouc–Wen model. Last, seismic responses of a typical CDSCI-isolated structure was investigated using time history analysis. Numerical results show that force responses of a structure can be reduced by CDSCI bearings effectively.