Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Application of the Yoon-Nelson model and the reactor theory for packed beds on zinc uptake on clinoptilolite

The column method of zinc removal onto the 80 mm fixed bed depth of natural zeolite has been used. The experimental results for the breakthrough curve have been fitted to the Yoon-Nelson empirical kinetic model and excellent agreement has been observed. The modelled curve has been derived in order to define the mass transfer mechanism using the reactor theory for packed beds. It can be observed that up to the inflection point on the breakthrough curve the mass transfer through the aqueous phase governs the rate, while after the inflection point the diffusion through particles governs the overall rate. The time corresponding to the inflection increases proportionaly with the increase of bed depth. The change of bed depth does not affect the mass transfer mechanism through the bed. The results are compared with results for the system at the 40 mm zeolite bed depth.
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1Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; 2Department of Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Background: Mobile phones are widely used in hospital settings for different purposes. Mobile phones of healthcare workers (HCWs) could be colonized or harbor extendedspectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing gram-negative bacteria and may act as source of infectious agents. The aim of this study was to determine the rate of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Gram-negative bacteria on mobile phones of healthcare workers, to assess their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns and associated factors. Methods: A laboratory-based cross-sectional study was conducted involving a total of 572 samples by rubbing swabs of the front screen, back, keypad, and metallic surfaces of mobile phones of healthcare workers using simple random sampling technique. All specimens were screened for ESBL using ESBL CHROME agar and confirmed using double-disk diffusion test (DDDT). Antibiotic susceptibility testing was done by the Kirby–Bauer disk diffusion technique on Mueller–Hinton agar. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, odds ratio and p-value was calculated to determine the association among variables. Results: Overall, the number of mobile phones contaminated by gram-negative bacteria was 454 out of 572 (79.4%). Female sex (OR 0.651, p-value=0.039) and service year (OR 0.468, p-value=0.038) of healthcare workers were found to be the most significant factors associated with healthcare professionals’ mobile phone and bacterial contamination. Nine percent of the isolates were ESBL-producers. K. pneumoniae (27%) was the dominant ESBLproducing isolate followed by Acinetobacter spp. (14.5%) and E.coli (14.5%). ESBL-producers were highly resistant to ampicillin (95.8%), piperacillin (83.3%), cotrimoxazole (70.8%), and chloramphenicol (54.2%), but highly sensitive to meropenem (87.5%), amikacin (85.4%), and piperacillin-tazobactam (81.2%). Conclusion: ESBL-producing Gram-negative bacteria were isolated from 8.3% of HCWs’ mobile phones. As high as 79.4% of the isolates were multidrug resistant. Mobile phones can lead to bacterial cross-contamination and could be a source of nosocomial infections.
Relationship between the structure anisotropy of PFA polymer/ compressed expanded graphite-matrix composites and acoustic emission characteristics

The main aim of the study was to search for the relationship between the anisotropy of the structure of polyfurfuryl alcohol (PFA) – polymer/compressed expanded graphite (CEG)-matrix composites at subsequent stages of the technological process and characteristics of the acoustic emission (AE) descriptors. These composites obtained after successive technological procedures of impregnation, polymerization and carbonization, possess different structure, densities, porosity and other physico-chemical properties. In the structures of composites prepared on the basis of CEG, two basic directions can be distinguished: parallel to the bedding plane of graphite sheets and perpendicular to it. The measurements were carried out for the stress acting in these two main directions. Investigations has shown that the AE method enables the detection of anisotropy in the structure of materials. The results of the research presented that all four of the acoustic emission descriptors studied in this work are sensitive to the technological stages of these materials on the one hand and to their structure anisotropy on the other. Fourier analysis of the recorded spectra provides interesting conclusions about the structural properties of composites as well as a lot of information about the bonding forces between the carbon atoms of which the CEG matrix is composed and the PFA polymer or turbostratic carbon.
Household dynamics and livelihood dependence on Bergenia ciliata in Rural Kashmir, India

Bergenia ciliata L. is a rhizomatic herb with fleshy leaves, growing up to 30 cm tall, belonging to Family Saxifragaceae. In Kashmir, it is locally called as Patherphand, Zakhm-e-hayat, Pahand, Pashanbhed etc. Purposive sampling technique was employed in the area of study (Central districts Ganderbal and Srinagar). The study investigated the collection, consumption and sale of Bergenia ciliata and its contribution to household income and employment besides analyzing the factors influencing the Bergenia ciliata exploitation in the locality using Ex-Post-Facto Research Design. Purposive sampling technique was employed in the area of study (Central districts Ganderbal and Srinagar). The total average collection/annum/family of Bergenia ciliata was 75.4 kg, and from the collection 69.5 kg were processed, 5.9 kgs were used for consumption/annum. Average sale/annum was 63.6 kg, generating a total average gross income of ₹8050.00, with a total average net income of ₹6966.66 and providing average employment of 184.66 mandays/family/annum. Household characteristics influencing the Bergenia ciliata livelihood in the locality indicated that among the respondents, who were engaged in the Bergenia trade in the surveyed area, (83.33%) were old aged, 23.3 %were illiterate and 81.66% of respondents were having large-sized families, 63.33% were marginal farmers, 48.33% possessed livestock between 6 to 10. Proximity to the forests was 1.83 km where the surveyed households visited frequently. The area owned under Agroforestry/homestead forestry plantation was mostly (< 0.10 ha) for (53.33%) of the households. A considerable number of households were found mostly depend on Bergenia ciliata collection and sale for their subsistence as well as livelihood earnings in the area of study.
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The Department of Ophthalmology, Sohag Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt Purpose: To find out and analyze the points of difference in the refractive profile between children with complete oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) and an age-matched, non-albino group seeking paediatric ophthalmic examination. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 164 infants and young children in Paediatric Ophthalmology Center, Sohag City, Egypt. Informed consent was obtained from the participants’ guardians. The study divided the population into 2 equal groups: albino group = 82 eyes, non-albino group = 82 eyes. Cycloplegic refraction and average keratometric measurements using the hand-held autokeratometer were taken for the study groups. Results: In the albino group, astigmatism and hypermetropia were the most common refractive errors, 100% and 62% respectively, with significant difference between both groups. Mean total (TA), corneal (CA) and lenticular astigmatism (LA) were significantly higher in albino group (P<0.05). All albino eyes were high astigmats (≥1.25 D). Conclusion: This study is novel in being comparative and includes the largest sample size ever reported for albino eyes of infants and children. High WTR astigmatism is the most prevalent refractive error in albinos with an overall bias toward hyperopia, but extreme errors (>−11.00D myopia or >+10.00D hyperopia) are not common. Albino eyes have a significantly higher degree of LA which compensates for the high CA to decrease the amount of TA. The study emphasizes the importance of refraction examination and visual rehabilitation for OCA children as early as possible to reduce eye morbidity-associated low vision.
Factors Influencing Intention to Become Agropereneur Among Youths

The objective of this research is to examine the relationship between Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional (RIASEC), and Shapero’s Entrepreneurial Event Theory (SEET) on the youth’s intention to be involved in agropreneurship. The data were collected by the selfreported in-person and electronic questionnaires from 269 youth in Sabah, Malaysia. The results revealed that realistic, investigative, enterprising and SEET plays a significant role in agropreneurship intention. Research on agropreneurship is still lacking, and to date, only a few studies have been published. The findings of this study enrich the existing literature, especially in Malaysia’s context. At the same time, this study assists the government and its agencies to identify and strengthen youth participation in the agriculture sector.
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1School of Economics and Management, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, Anhui, People’s Republic of China; 2King’s Business School, King’s College London, London, UK Purpose: This paper aims to measure the technical efficiency of China’s medical and health institutions from 2012 to 2017 and outline the path to achieve high-quality development. Methods: The DEA-Malmquist was used to evaluate the total factor productivity of medical and health institutions in 31 provinces. A fuzzy set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) was used for configuration analysis of determinants affecting technical efficiency. Results: The average total factor productivity (TFP) of those institutions was 0.965, namely TFP declined averagely by 3.5% annually. The efficiency change and the technical change were 0.998 and 0.967, respectively. The realization paths of high technical efficiency are composed of high fatality rate and high financial allocation-led, high population density and high GDP-led. Low dependency ratio and low financial allocation-led, low fatality rate and low financial allocation-led are the main reasons for low technical efficiency. Conclusion: Due to advanced medical technology and economic development, major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangdong have attracted a large number of high-level health personnel, achieving long-term and stable health business growth. Hubei, Anhui, and Sichuan also have made rapid development of health care through appropriate financial subsidies and policy supports. The technical changes in Qinghai, Yunnan, and Inner Mongolia are higher than the national average, but the operation and management level of the medical and health institutions is relatively weak. Henan, Jiangxi, and Heilongjiang have a prominent performance in the efficiency change, but the technical change is weaker than the national average.
The Effect of Bitter Leaves (Vernonia amygdalina) Extract on Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi

Research Background: Antibiotic-resistant strains of Salmonella spp have been a major foodborne pathogen threat to human and amplifysignificant food safety hazard. The emergence of multiple drug resistance salmonella in foods has necessitated a search for new antimicrobial substance from other sources, including plants. This research aimed to evaluate the phytochemicals and anti-salmonella activity of ethanol and coldwater extracts of bitter leaves (Vernonia amygdalina) extract against S. typhi and S. paratyphi. Experimental approach: Two species of Salmonella were collected from Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia, Nasarawa State. The plant leaf extracts were screened for their phytochemical component to evaluate the availability of active bio-compounds in the leaves. The leaf extractswere subjected to antimicrobial analysis by disc diffusion method using different concentration of the leaf’s extracts. Results and conclusion: The phytochemical evaluation showed that compounds such as Alkaloids, Cardiac glycosides, Flavonoids, Saponins, Steroids, Tannins, and Glycosides were present in different quantities. The extracts showed antibacterial effect against the bacteria with zone of inhibition ranging between8.1± 0.14 mm (9.257 mg/mL) to 22.5± 0.24 mm (75 mg/mL) on Salmonella typhi and 7.3± 0.11 mm (9.257 mg/mL) to 23.3± 0.31mm (75 mg/mL) on Salmonella paratyphi. Minimum Inhibitory Concentration was observed at 18.25 mg/mL and 37.5 mg/mL for ethanol and cold-water extracts of V. amygdalina,respectively, in both isolates.However, no significant difference in the extract’s activity against the test isolates at p<0.05 was observed.V. amygdalina cold-water and ethanolic extracts possess phytochemical with inhibitory activities on Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi. Novelty and scientific contribution: This study showed that V. amygdalina possesses phytochemicals active against Salmonella and should be further explored to extract bioactive ingredient for use in Salmonella drug development and treatment regime.
PLANT SPECIES RICHNESS AND DIVERSITY IN NATURAL BEECH AND OAK DOMINATED FORESTS OF KOSMAJ PROTECTED AREA (SERBIA)

This study compares plant species richness and diversity of beech and oak-dominated forests in the protected area of Kosmaj Mountain (Serbia). From the aspect of syntaxonomy, the forest vegetation of this area consists of deciduous oak and beech forests of the Querco-Fagetea class. A total of 76 phytosociological relevés were used in the analysis of the floristic composition of mixed broadleaved forests. We determined six forest communities dominated by different oak species (Quercus cerris L., Quercus farnetto Ten., Quercus petraea (Matt.) Liebl. ) and beech (Fagus sylvatica L.). A total of 52 families, 133 genera, and 216 species were recorded. The average number of species per forest community ranged from 21 to 38. The Shannon-Wiener index (H’) ranged from 2.13 to 3.16, and the species evenness ranged from 0.69 to 0.85. The results show that the number of species and diversity are significantly higher in the communities where oaks are edifying species than in the beech-dominated communities. It applies both to monodominant beech and mixed beech and sessile oak forests. The present study will help us understand the patterns of tree species composition and diversity on Kosmaj Mountain, which can serve as a valuable guideline in the management of this protected area to preserve and enhance its biological diversity.
Statistical Methods Used To Detect Cell-level and Respondent-level Outliers in the 2002 Economic Census of the Services Sector

The United States Census Bureau conducts an economic census every five years in years ending in two or seven. The primary reporting unit for the Census Bureau’s Economic Census is an individual business establishment, which is formally defined as an economic unit, generally at a single physical location, where business is conducted or where services or industrial operations are performed. Examples include a mine, factory, warehouse, sales office, grocery store, bank, hotel, movie theatre, doctor’s office, museum, and central administrative office. In industries that do not maintain financial information for individual establishments, however, the Census Bureau has defined Alternative Reporting Units (ARU’s), which are consolidated units made up of two or more establishments. In mining, utilities, insurance, finance, and some information industries, companies report detailed financial information for their ARU’s while a separate form collects employment and payroll information for each establishment. (Mesenbourg, et. al. 2003)
Does board structure drive dividends payout? Evidence from the Sultanate of Oman

How to cite this paper: Alshabibi, B. , Pria, S. , & Hussainey, K. (2021). Does board structure drive dividends payout? Evidence from the Sultanate of Oman. Corporate Ownership & Control, 18(4), 218–230. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv18i4art15 Copyright © 2021 The Authors This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/
Hypertension in Geriatric Population: Study in a Rural Community, Jamalpur, Bangladesh

Original Research Article Background: Hypertension is of great concern due to its role in the causation of coronary heart disease, stroke and other vascular complications. Community-based screen can improve the detection and treatment of Hypertension. As fewer studies have been undertaken in rural Bangladesh, it was decided to assess the prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of hypertension particularly among the geriatric age group rural dwellers. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence and awareness of hypertension among geriatric age group to assess the adequacy of hypertension control and treatment, to see awareness and treatment pattern of hypertension among them in a rural area of Bangladesh. Methods & Materials: This was a descriptive, cross sectional and observational study. The study period was extended from 10 th May, 2013 to 10 th , November, 2013 for a period of 6 months. A total of 200 geriatric people were included in the study from Fazilpur village of Jamalpur district. Categorical variables ware reported as percentage and correlation was carried out using the chi-square test (X2-test) through determining the association of different variables by SPSS software version-16. Main outcome measure: patients related variables: age, sex, weight, and smoker or not and main outcome variables: prevalence of hypertension, its awareness, visit to registered physician, pattern of prescription follow, BP properly controlled or not. Result: Our present study has shown that 42.00% people have hypertension. It is more common among male (22.50%) than female (19.50%), study population was 200 of them male were (95) and female were (105). The ratio of male and female were almost equal. Among HTN patients 48 were preciously diagnosed and 36 was diagnosed during the study as spot diagnosis. Most HTN patients are in the age group of 60-69 years (total 60) and 71.42% of all hypertensive are of this age group. Average BMI of HTN patient is 24.30% in case of male and 22.86% in case of female. Hypertensive ware found to be more smokers and consumers of betel nut and tobacco leaf than normal people. Village doctors made 62.50% of diagnoses for hypertension and there high rates (42.85%) of undetected hypertension among the elderly. Conclusion: High rate of non detection and nonadherence to treatment was important findings of the study. The reasons for non adherence to treatment among geriatric population, mostly the people of low education need investigation. Screening the elderly for hypertension will benefit this group of people by reducing morbidity and mortality related to it and improves their quality of life. Here lies the room for behavior change communication and create awareness among general people about the importance of proper treatment of hypertension. Ensuring cheap supply of antihypertensive medication will also help persons from lower economic status.
Comfort of patients in palliative care: an integrative review Conforto de pacientes em cuidados paliativos: revisão integrativa Confort de los pacientes en cuidados paliativos: una revisión integradora

Objective: Identify and synthesize the research on the comfort of patients in palliative care. Method: Integrative review in 11 databases, with the following research question: "What are the strategies used to minimize the comfort needs of patients in palliative care? ". The selected studies were submitted to content analysis; with the aid of the software Interface de R pour les Analyses Multidimensionnelles de Textes et de Questionnaires – IRAMUTEQ. Results: The research identified 8,109 articles. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 16 articles were selected and analyzed. The dendogram generated in the analysis performed with the aid of the IRAMUTEQ software made easier the identification of the main strategies used to minimize the comfort needs of patients in palliative care, as follows: social support network, comfort interventions and communication in palliative care. Conclusion: The synthesis of the studies analyzed indicated that the main strategies used to reduce the patients’ comfort needs in palliative care are support (from the team, social and family), physical contact, affection, communication, knowledge, pain relief, kindness, bathing, music therapy, radiotherapy, contact with the external environment (nature), recreation, contact with other people and spirituality. The studies showed that several non-pharmacological interventions, which seem trivial and of little technological complexity (such as availability, affection, support, bathing), have the ability to significantly affect the patients' state of comfort.
In Vitro Activity of Xylopia Aethiopica Extracts Against Monacrosporium Bembicodes Isolated from Powdered Soyabean Samples

Several incidences of antimycotic resistant have been reported and traced from the consumption of contaminated foods and their products. This study was carried out to determine the effects of Xylopia aethiopica on Monocrosporium bembicoides isolated from powdered Soyabean samples. A total of 120 powderd Soya bean sample were collected randomly from Uli community, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State and screened for the presence of Monocrosporium bembicoides using spread plate technique. The isolates were subcultured and characterized using their macroscopic and microscopic characteristics. The seeds of Xylopia aethiopica was collected and screened for phytochemical constituents using spectrophotometer and gravimetric methods. The antifungal activity of the extract was carried out using agar well diffution technique. Tube dilution method was used to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum fungicidal concentration (MFC) of Xylopia aethiopica seed extract. A total of 24 powdered Soyabean samples out of 120 samples were positive to Monocrosporium bembicoides , of which the organism was seen most in samples collected from location C (Eke Agbagba market). The phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolics, cardiac glycosides, tannins, steroids and saponins. The extracts showed pronounced activity against the tested Monocrosporium bembicoides of which ethanolic extract significantly (p< 0.05) inhibited the organisms more than the aqueous extracts. The ethanolic extract and ketoconazole had similar MIC and MFC. This study has shown the occurrence of Monocrosporium bembicoides in the studied powdered Soyabean samples, and Xylopia aethiopica seed extracts showed pronounced activity against the organism, of which ethanolic extract was more pronounced. Keywords: Monocrosporium bembicoides, Xylopia aethiopica, Soyabean,Phytochemical, Antifungal Activity