Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Role of consumption of spontaneously fermented dairy products and streptococcus infantarius in colorectal carcinoma in Kenya

Colon disorders and other digestive diseases incidence and prevalence in developing world is steadily rising. The objective of this chapter is to determine the demographic and lifestyle characteristics including consumption pattern of dairy and other food products, smoking, alcohol intake and physical activity as well as colon health status of persons undertaking colonoscopy at KNH. A cross-sectional design with comparative component in relation to rural residence was used during the period between June 2013 and June 2015. The total study population comprised 413 adults who were undertaking colonoscopy at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. The following dependent variables were investigated: age, consumption of different food groups with emphasis on fermented dairy products, demographic and livelihood characteristics, presence of Sii and colonic disorders while area of residence classified as either urban or rural was the independent variable in univariate logistic regression. The level of significance was 95%. The study population included 219 (53%) and 194 (47%) from urban and rural areas, respectively. Overall, traditional spontaneous fermented dairy products
EVALUATION OF ANTIOXIDANT AND CARDIOPROTECTIVE ACTIVITIES OF BRIDELIA RETUSA ON ISOPROTERENOL INDUCED MYOCARDIAL NECROSIS IN ALBINO RATS

The present study was undertaken to evaluate the antioxidant and protective myocardial necrosis effects of extracts of Bridelia retusa in isoproterenol induced rats. Different concentration of chloroform, ethyl acetate and methanol extracts of Bridelia retusa (Euphorbiaceae) were investigated for in-vitro antioxidant activity by thiocyanate method. The methanol extract of Bridelia retusa exhibited maximum inhibitory activity of peroxidation, over the other organic extracts, which was subjected to further in-vivo antioxidant and myocardial necrosis studies. Methanol extract of Bridelia retusa was administered to rats at two different doses of 250 mg/kg and 500 mg/kg for 90 days to evaluate oxidative stress parameters like ferric reducing ability of plasma (FRAP) thio barbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS), reduced glutathione (GSH) and antioxidant enzyme levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD) & catalase (CAT). Myocardial necrosis and myocardial oxidative stress were evident in the isoproterenol (85 mg/kg, s.c, two doses at 24 h interval) administered rats for 30 days by significant rise in myocardial TBARS, myocardial GSH, plasma TBARS and plasma lactate dehydrgenase (LDH) along with reduction of myocardial SOD, myocardial CAT and myocardial glutathione peroxidase (GPX). Further myocardial necrosis was evident from the light microscopic changes. It observed that methanol extract of Bridelia retusa conferred antioxidant and myocardial protective effects by histopathological and biochemical observations in rats. It can be fulfilled World Journal of Pharmaceutical ReseaRch Volume 3, Issue 3, 4549-4572. Research Article ISSN 2277 – 7105 Article Received on 08 March 2014, Revised on 30 March 2014, Accepted on 23April 2014 *Correspondence for Author Dr. Raja Sundararajan GITAM Institute of Pharmacy, GITAM University, VisakhapatnamAndhra Pradesh, India530 045
Assessment of atrial electromechanical delay and left atrial mechanical functions in chronic kidney disease

The risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) development was revealed to be increased in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) Elongation of the time of atrial electromechanical delay (AEMD) is a famous typical of the atrium. AEMD is a risk factor for AF development and it could be associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The aim of our study is to examine mechanical functions of the left atrium (LA) and AEMD times in ESRD. A total of 86 participant, 46 with ESRD and 40 as the control group, were included in the study. The demographical and laboratory information were documented. Echocardiographic dimensions were achieved in all patients. Left atrial mechanical functions and AEMD durations were calculated. Demographic and laboratory characteristics of the groups were similar except the mean diastolic blood pressure, hemoglobin, creatinine, glucose, uric acid, calcium and potassium levels. The echocardiographic assessment exposed that the ventricular septal thickness (12.7±1.5 vs. 10.4±1.5, p<0.001), posterior wall thickness (12.6±1.6 vs. 10.1±1.9, p<0.001), LA dimension (40.9±5.3 vs.34.6±2.6, p<0.001) and diastolic parameters decreased in the ESRD group when compared to the control group; also, LA volumes, mechanical functions, inter atrial EMD (33.2±9.1 vs. 22.7±7.7, p<0.001), intra-right-EMD (18.5±7.7 vs. 13.2±6.4, p=0.001) and intra-left-EMD (18.5±7.7 vs. 13.7±5.7, p=0.002) were also different between groups. (p<0.005) The correlation analysis showed that serum ferritin levels were correlated with AEMD. We found deteriorated LA functions and elongation in the times of AEMD in the ESRD group compared with the control group. Additionally, we found positive correlation between ferritin levels and AEMD. This result show that AEMD might be used to predict the risk of development of AF in patients with ESRD.
INFLUENCE OF BOILING TEMPERATURE LEVELS AND DURATIONS ON THE PHYSICAL QUALITY OF DIFFERENT RHIZOME SET TYPES OFTURMERIC (CURCUMA LONGA L.)

In Southern Asia, turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), family Zingiberaceae, is a tropical herb that is indigenous Primary processing is still being done with traditional means leading to many post harvest quality losses, hence studies were necessary to investigate the role of different boiling durations and temperature levels on the quality of turmeric. Accordingly, the result of this study revealed that almost all of the parameters on physical quality considered were significantly affected by the treatments or their interaction effects. The interaction effect among temperature levels, boiling durations and rhizome set types manifested significant variations in respect of corkish layer and length shrinkage.The interaction effect between boiling temperature levels and durations significantly affected the duration of drying, rhizome color and powder color; and that of between temperature levels and rhizome set types were affected by drying duration and curing percentage. Rhizome set types presented significant effect on color of whole rhizome and powder. Curing percent significant differed according to boiling durations.
Fatigue Investigations on Steel Pipeline Containing 3D Coplanar and Non-Coplanar Cracks

Fluctuated loadings from currents, waves and sea ground motions are observed on offshore steel pipelines, and they will result in small cracks to propagate continuously and cause unexpected damage to offshore/geotechnical infrastructures. In spite of the availability of efficient techniques and high-power computers for solving crack problems, investigations on the fatigue life of offshore pipelines with 3D interacting cracks are still rarely found in open literature. In the current study, systematic numerical investigations are performed on fatigue crack growth behaviours of offshore pipelines containing coplanar and non-coplanar cracks. Extended finite element method (XFEM) is adopted to simulate the fatigue crack growth. The qualitative validations of numerical results are made for certain cases with available experimental results. Parametric studies are conducted to investigate the influences of various important parameters on fatigue crack growth. The results will be helpful to assess the fatigue behaviours of steel pipeline with 3D interacting cracks.
Relation of the Commercial Banks with Economic Growth in Nepal

This paper investigates the relationship of commercial banking performance with economic growth for the case of Nepal over the period 1975-2010 using Augmented Dickey Fuller (ADF), Ordinary least Square and Granger Causality tests. The regression results indicated that deposits, Loan and advances, Assets have significant positive impact on the economic growth of Nepal. Furthermore, the Granger-Causality test suggests that there exists bidirectional causality with deposit, loan and advances and assets. It can be concluded that commercial banking performance was directly linked with the economic growth and significantly contributed for economical development in Nepal. It is therefore suggested that the national and international strategies should focus on progress of banking industry because it better encourages economic advances in Nepal.
Isolation, Culture and Characterization of Human Endometrial Mesenchymal Stem/ Stromal Cells (EnMSCs): A Mini Review

The endometrium is an extraordinary tissue with the dynamic remodeling capacity in each menstrual cycle for the purpose of embryo implantation. These preparing undergone consecutive changes of sex hormones during monthly periods. Endometrial basal layer cells could proliferate and differentiate into various cell types. This ability of endometrium confirmed the appearance of specific population of cells could regenerate functional is layer, known as, stem cells. The progression of infertility treatments with novel therapies for the patient with endometrial dysfunction requires an appropriate understanding of the role of endometrial stem cells in regenerative medicine and subsequent cell therapy.
MODELLING OF DAPPED-END BEAMS USING ABAQUS SOFTWARE

The flexure behavior of reinforced concrete dapped-end beams (D-E) is assigned in this paper. Reinforced concrete D-E beams, that failed in flexural have been analyzed using the ABAQUS software. The ABAQUS model represents the nonlinearity, such as, post cracking tensile stiffness of the concrete, stress transfer transversely the cracked blocks of concrete. The failure mode of D-E beams is demonstrated fairly well using the present numerical model, and the maximum load expected is very near to the failure load of test results . In this study explicated some of parametric study such as shear span to depth ratio (a/d), concrete compressive strength, and the main D-E reinforcement on the behavior of the beams. The main steel amount has the most significant effect on the performance of flexural strength of RC D-E beams. Maximum load and displacement for various types of flexural failures in beams have been represented. In general this investigation demonstrates that the DE beams flexural strength is influenced by the preceding parameters.
Coincidence of facial midline with dental midline in Chennai population

Smile is the primary presentation of our identity, and it has been acknowledged that it is the best gift anyone can give. [1] The balanced smile midline has incredible importance in esthetic value because since smile is the first thing people notice when verbal interaction occurs. [2] The balanced smile relies on the incident of facial also, dental midlines individually. [3] The facial midline is characterized by the landmarks such as nose, philtrum, and chin aligned in a straight line. [4] It should be at the center point of the face and should harmonize with the dental midline. [5] The dental midline is the midsagittal line of maxillary and mandibular arches when teeth are in intercuspation. [6]
Solving using Multiple Modes of Representation

953 Published By: Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering & Sciences Publication Retrieval Number:F11640476S519/19©BEIESP Abstract: Physics students, especially those who are newly introduced to the subject, usually face difficulties in solving real life problems because of most of them are unable to make the accurate mental representation of the problems. This action research aims to improve a teacher’s classroom instruction to develop students’ problem solving skills by incorporating the use of multiple modes of representation. A class of 30 Form 4 students from a secondary school in Johor, Malaysia involved in the research. A pre-test and a post-test were given to the students to measure their level of achievement in Physics problem solving and the use of representations. Mean scores obtained from the tests were analysed and the result showed that there is a significant increment (p<.05) for the achievement in problem solving before and after the instructions. However, a Pearson correlation analysis indicates that there is no significant relation (p>.10) between the scores on representation and achievement in problem solving. The implication of this research is that instructors must develop a new plan of action to enable the students to use representations in problem solving. Further research must be carried out to investigate whether a new course of action can improve the result in improving the problem solving skills for Physics students using multiple representations.
Comparison of taphonomic progression due to the necrophagic activity of geographically disparate scavenging guilds

ABSTRACT Taphonomy, the study of the progression of living things from death to decay or fossilization, is crucial for understanding and determining the post mortem interval. One of the many factors that influence the taphonomic development of a set of remains is scavenger activity. Animals that feed on a carcass can greatly influence the interpretation of the circumstances which have led to the deposition of the body, thus it is important to be able to characterise how necrophagy impacts decomposition. Because the species of scavengers vary greatly depending on the region, information must be gathered in different areas that can provide generalizations for diverse geographic locations. This study seeks to characterise and compare the decomposition rates of remains in Western Australia and in Ontario, Canada. Domestic pig (Sus scrofa) carcasses were placed in four locations near Perth, Western Australia and in two locations in Ontario, Canada. These were observed using trail cameras to document scavenging activity and the progression of decay. The results showed that even when climatic variable are taken into account, the effects of scavenging on decompositional rates are significant. Information from this research provides insight into the influence of distinct scavenging guilds on decomposition and how understanding the necrophagy of local fauna may contribute to the interpretation of a death scene.
A Task Allocation Algorithm with Weighted Average Velocity Based on Online Active Period

In some complex scientific calculation, the resources of the calculation are very large. To a certain extent, the improvement of the computer level has met the needs of many computing, but a lot of more complex calculation cannot still be effectively resolved. Volunteer computing is a computational method that divides the complexity of computing tasks into simple subtasks, and collects the results of volunteer computing resources to solve the subtasks. In this calculation process, the task assignment module is an extremely important part of the whole computing platform. Many of the existing task allocation algorithms (TAA) are used to group by the similar conditions of the volunteer computer. TAA used in this work grouped by the computers with similar online active period, and the computation efficiency is improved by using the weighted average velocity as a parameter. The experimental results showed that TAA with the weighted average velocity based on online active period can effectively improve the performance of the volunteer computing platform. Keywords : Volunteer computing; Task allocation algorithm; Weighted average velocity; Online active period
A NEW ESTIMATION METHOD FOR GENERALIZED LINEAR MIXED MODEL

There has been evolution of several estimation methods for generalized linear mixed models (GLMMs) under the likelihood and Bayesian frameworks with most plagued with certain disabilities. In this work, we proposed the new method which is pseudo-likelihood based as an alternative GLMM estimation method to overcome some of this disabilities. This new proposed methods are developed by approximating the intractable integrals encountered in the likelihood function of the GLMM by the Taylor’s approximation, with the three approximation steps in the analytic expression of the conventional pseudo-likelihood reduced to two steps. The performance of this new method is investigated by modeling the well-known Salamander Mating data that involves two 20-dimensional analytically intractable integrals using the binary logistic regression model, our GLMM of interest. The results of its implementation are observed to compare well with other commonly used methods in GLMM inference, in terms of convergence rate and accuracy.
Simulation of High Efficiency Switched Capacitor AC to DC SEPIC Converter for Improved Power Quality

A new topology of single-phase two stage AC to DC SEPIC converter in step down configuration with high efficiency at extremely low voltage gain is proposed with high input power factor and low input current total harmonic distortion. In this work, proposal has be given to modify conventional two stage AC to DC SEPIC converter introducing a switched capacitor branch in between the stages. The input current THD is kept low. The input power factor is high with two-loop feedback control. The proposed schemes can be used in the application of battery charging of electric motor vehicles.
A Study on Academic Stress among Higher Secondary Students

Stress can exist when working at a fast place, doing difficult problems, or listening to someone shout at you. It can be brought about through conflicts, making decisions, or otherwise straining abilities, or it can exist because of numerous social demands on time. We have noted that emotional states tend not to be long lasting, whether they are unpleasant emotions like fear, or pleasant ones, such as joy. Yet on occasion such states may persist for long periods of time, or they may reach excessively high levels. When this happens, the result typically is labeled \"stress\", and its manifestated in psychological as well as physiological terms. Stress and its manifestations, such as anxiety, depression, and burnout, have always were as a common problem among people in different professions and occupations. In the last few decades, alarm has already been provoked by the proliferation of books, research reports, popular articles and the growing number of organized workshops, aiming to teach people how to cope with this phenomenon. The purpose of the study is to find out the level of academic stress among higher secondary students. The present study consists of 250 XI standard students studying in higher secondary schools situated in Namakkal District of Tamil Nadu, India. The sample was selected by using simple random sampling technique. The present study reveals that the higher secondary students are having moderate level of academic stress and irrespective of sub samples of the higher secondary students are having moderate level of academic stress. The male student\'s academic stress is higher than female students. The urban student\'s academic stress is higher than rural student. The Government school student\'s academic stress is less than private school student. The science subject student\'s academic stress is higher than arts student. The students whose parent\'s education as literate level academic stress is higher than their counter part.
Evaluating and Comparing Periodontal and Microbial Parameters in Orthodontic Patients with Elastomeric Modules and Self Ligating Brackets- A PCR Study

Introduction and Objectives: In fixed orthodontic appliance system, arch wires are held to brackets with either stainless steel ligature wires or elastomeric modules. Self-ligating brackets do not require an elastic or wire ligature. The method of ligation has been shown to be associated with changes in microbial flora. Hence present study was conducted to evaluate and compare periodontal and microbial parameters in orthodontic patients with elastomeric modules and self ligating brackets. Materials and Methods: Sixteen patients scheduled for fixed orthodontic treatment were included. Group I consisted of 8 patients (mean age 15.2 yrs) treated by conventional stainless steel brackets ligated by the elastomeric modules and Group II consisted of 8 patients (mean age 17.7 yrs) treated by stainless steel self ligating brackets. Clinical parameters; Plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), and pocket depth (PD) were measured and subgingival samples were taken before placement of orthodontic appliances (T0), and 5 week (T1), 12 weeks (T2), after placement of orthodontic appliances in both the groups. PCR technique was used to evaluate the Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (AA), Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), Prevotella intermedia (Pi), and Streptococcus mutans (SM). Results: There was a significant increase in Plaque index, gingival index, and pocket depth during the 12 weeks of appliance placement in both groups. Pocket depth was significantly increased in conventional group when compared with self ligating bracket group. The relative quantity of A. actinomycetemcomitans (Aa), Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), Prevotella intermedia (Pi) were high at 12 weeks orthodontic treatment in conventional group. The difference in bacterial count was not found statistically significant in two groups. Conclusions: The ligation method was found to be a contributing factor for plaque accumulation and deteriorating gingival condition. Brackets with elastomeric modules were found be associated with increased mean values of clinical parameters and anaerobic bacterial count as compared with that of self ligating bracket group.
Study of Lipid Profile Changes in Cirrhosis of Liver

Introduction: Cirrhosis is defined anatomically as a diffuse process with fibrosis and nodule formation. It is the result of the fibrogenesis that occurs with chronic liver injury. For reduced liver biosynthesis capacity, low level of triglyceride and cholesterol is usually observed in the chronic liver disease. Due to the high prevalence of chronic liver disease in our country we have conducted this study to determine lipid profile in a patient with cirrhosis and to assess its relationship to the severity of cirrhosis. Purpose of Study: The purpose of this study was to study the serum lipid profile changes in liver cirrhosis patients in comparison to ageand sex-matched apparently healthy control patients and to find the significance of lipid abnormalities in liver cirrhosis patients with the severity of cirrhosis of the liver. Materials and Methods: The present study had been carried out in the Department of Medicine, Medical College and associated Hospital, Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) India, from March 2016 to August 2017. This was a case–control observational study. The targeted populations were 75 of cases with liver cirrhosis and ageand sex-matched 75 apparently healthy control patients. Results: There was a significant decrease in serum high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), triglyceride, very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL), and total cholesterol in cases as compared to controls. Of 75 cases, one (1.30%) was belonging to Child-Turcotte-Pugh (CTP) Class A, 34 (45.30%) to Class B, and 40 (53.30%) to Class C. All lipid profile parameters were decreased more in CTP-C compared to CTP-B. Conclusion: We have concluded that there was a significant decrease in serum total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, VLDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and serum triglyceride level in liver cirrhosis patients which belongs to the Child-Pugh Class C.