Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Helicobacter pylori on Innate Immunity

The innate immune system is important in both acute and chronic infection. In this thesis, I investigated the effect of H. pylori infection on 1) DCs, key orchestrators of the immune system, and 2) autophagy, recently identified as an important component of innate immunity. I determined that H. pylori activates the STAT3 pathway in DCs, increasing DC maturation and inducing production of IL-10, IL-12p40 and TNF-α, without IL-12p70. This cytokine profile may favour an immunoregulatory response, promoting persistent H. pylori infection. In addition I determined that H. pylori’s VacA toxin induced autophagy, ROS production and Parkin aggregation which has been implicated in mediating autophagy in response to mitochondrial damage. Thus H. pylori alters these key effectors of innate immunity which may play a role in promoting its chronic infection and disease.
Evaluation of safety and efficacy of hydrogen peroxide stabilized cream for treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris in comparison with benzoyl peroxide gel - double blinded, randomized control study

Acne is deﬁned as a chronic inﬂammatory disorder of the pilosebaceous unit, which is characterized by comedones, seborrhea, pustules, nodules, pseudocysts and scarring, in some cases. Benzoyl peroxide (BP) is a time tasted molecule in the management of acne. In current study we have tried to compare efﬁcacy of benzoyl peroxide with hydrogen peroxide (HP) in acne vulgaris (AV). Aims : To study efﬁcacy and local tolerability of BP and HP in Acne Vulgaris treatment. To compare the efﬁcacy and local tolerability of BP gel and HP cream in a Acne Vulgaris (GRADE 1 AND 2) treatment. Materials and Methods: A double blinded, randomised control study for the duration of 18 months was carried out in which a total of 150 patients of acne vulgaris (Grade 1 & 2) between the age of 13-30 years of both genders were recruited, which were divided in two groups, with one group treated with benzoyl peroxide gel 2.5% and second group being treated with hydrogen peroxide cream. All the data analysis was done using IBM SPSS ver. 20 software. Results: Both drugs were found to be equally efﬁcacious in reducing acne lesions. Hydrogen peroxide group experienced less side-effects as compared to benzoyl peroxide group. Conclusion: Hydrogen peroxide and benzoyl peroxide are equally efﬁcacious. Key Messages : In acne grade one and two benzoyl peroxide and hydrogen peroxide are equally efﬁcacious though hydrogen peroxide has less adverse effect. © 2020 Published by Innovative Publication. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/)
Perception of Sharia Banks Comparison Between Baby Boomers Generations and Millennial Generations

The objectives of this study are 1) To find out the description of the perception of baby boomers about sharia banking; 2) To find out the description of millennial generation perceptions about Islamic banking; 3) To find out how to compare the perception of the two generations of Islamic banks. This writing uses a Descriptive Statistics Method that seeks to illustrate how phenomena that occur when conducting research. Data collection is done through the distribution of questionnaires/questionnaires by directly plunging into the field and given to the elderly and productive age communities. It was testing the research hypothesis using the Maan-Whitney U Test. This research shows that (1) the Baby boomers generation understands well about sharia banking, both in terms of knowledge, religiosity, profit sharing, facilities/services, and location of sharia banking. (2) Millennials better understand Islamic banking, both in terms of knowledge, religiosity, profit sharing, facilities/services, and location of Islamic banking. However, after testing the hypothesis, it was found that there were no differences in the perceptions of the two generations.
Drag Reduction in Turbulent Flows by Polymer and Fiber Additives

This article provides a review of the recent progress in understanding and predicting additives-induced drag reduction (DR) in turbulent wall-bounded shear flows. We focus on the reduction in friction losses by the dilute addition of high-molecular weight polymers and/or fibers to flowing liquids. Although it has long been reasoned that the dynamical interactions between polymers/fibers and turbulence are responsible for DR, it was not until recently that progress was made in elucidating these interactions in detail. Advancements come largely from numerical simulations of viscoelastic turbulence and detailed measurements in turbulent flows of polymer/fiber solutions. Their impact on current understanding of the mechanics and prediction of DR is discussed, and perspectives for further advancement of knowledge are provided.
The Myth of Power-Sharing and Polarisation: Evidence from Northern Ireland

Whether power-sharing increases polarisation or not in post-conflict societies remains deeply contested. Yet, we currently lack an adequate conceptualisation of polarisation to assess the link (if any) between the two. This article offers a new conceptualisation of polarisation and uses this to gather evidence from Northern Ireland to argue that the assumption that power-sharing entrenches polarisation is not the reality that many think it is. By examining legislator voting records, speeches by party leaders, manifestos and public opinion data, we disaggregate polarisation into different issues, track it over time, and examine both elite and mass levels. We find that overall polarisation declined, albeit some limited polarisation remained in cultural and identity issues, but these were of low salience. We argue that this is the result of parties using identity instrumentally for electoral distinction in a system of convergence – a process that is independent of the effects of power-sharing.
THE WASTE WORKERS IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Author note Blandine Tchamou https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0881-4482 The author declared no potential conflicts of interest concerning the authorship, and publication of this article. The author received no financial support for the authorship, and publication of this article. The author thanks to prof. Bruno Garnier for his careful proofreading, his observations and his encouragement. Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Blandine Tchamou UMR CNRS 6240 LISA, Pasquale Paoli University, 20250 Corte, Corsica, France. Е-mail: blandineolivetchamou@gmail.com
Scientific Opinion on application EFSA-GMO-NL-2007-45 for the placing on the market of herbicide-tolerant, high-oleic acid, genetically modified soybean 305423 for food and feed uses, import and processing under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 from Pioneer

Soybean 305423 was developed through particle bombardment and contains gm-fad2-1 and gm-hra expression cassettes, conferring a high oleic acid profile and tolerance to acetolactate synthase (ALS)-inhibiting herbicides. Bioinformatic analyses and genetic stability studies did not raise safety issues. Levels of the GM-HRA protein in soybean 305423 have been sufficiently analysed. Soybean 305423 differs from the conventional counterpart in the seed fatty acid profile and for the presence of the GM-HRA protein. It is agronomically equivalent to non-GM reference soybeans. The safety assessment of GM-HRA identified no concerns regarding potential toxicity and allergenicity. There are no indications that the overall allergenicity of soybean 305423 has changed. Nutritional assessment on soybean 305423 oil and derived food products did not identify concerns on human health and nutrition. There are no concerns regarding the use of feeding stuffs derived from soybean 305423. There are no indications of an increased likelihood of establishment and spread of feral GM soybean plants. Environmental risks associated with an unlikely, but theoretically possible, horizontal gene transfer from soybean 305423 to bacteria have not been identified. Potential biotic and abiotic interactions of soybean 305423 were not considered to be an issue owing to the low level of environmental exposure. The post-market environmental monitoring plan is in line with the scope of soybean 305423. The EFSA GMO Panel considers that the information available for soybean 305423 addresses the scientific comments raised by the Member States and states that the soybean 305423, as described in the application, is as safe as its conventional counterpart with respect to potential effects on human and animal health and the environment in the context of the scope. The GMO Panel recommends a post-market monitoring plan, focusing on the collection of consumption data for the European population, for the marketed foods and feed.
Intrusion Detection for Cyber–Physical Systems Using Generative Adversarial Networks in Fog Environment

Cyber-attacks cyber–physical systems (CPSs) can lead to sensing and actuation misbehavior, severe damages to physical objects, and safety risks. Machine learning algorithms have been proposed for hindering cyber-attacks on CPSs, but the absence of labeled data from novel attacks makes their detection quite challenging. In this context, generative adversarial networks (GANs) are a promising unsupervised approach to detect cyber-attacks by implicitly modeling the system. However, the detection of cyber-attacks on CPSs has strict latency requirements, since the attacks need to be stopped before the system is compromised. In this article, we propose FID-GAN, a novel fog-based, unsupervised intrusion detection system (IDS) for CPSs using GANs. The IDS is proposed for a fog architecture, which brings computation resources closer to the end nodes and thus contributes to meeting low-latency requirements. In order to achieve higher detection rates, the proposed architecture computes a reconstruction loss based on the reconstruction of data samples mapped to the latent space. Other works that follow a similar approach struggle with the time required to compute the reconstruction loss, which renders them impractical for latency constrained applications. We address this problem by training an encoder that accelerates the reconstruction loss computation. Experiments show that the proposed solution achieves higher detection rates and is at least 5.5 times faster than a baseline approach in the three studied data sets.
Fabrication-Tolerant CWDM (de)Multiplexer Based on Cascaded Mach–Zehnder Interferometers on Silicon-on-Insulator

We demonstrate a cascaded Mach–Zehnder interferometer (MZI) based coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM) (de)multiplexer on silicon-on-insulator with its spectral responses well aligned to the defined wavelength grids and are highly tolerant to the manufacturing linewidth variability. This was achieved by optimizing the waveguide widths and lengths of two arms in every MZI. As-realized CWDM (de)multiplexer exhibits a spectral shift of 0.487 nm, an insertion loss of less than 2.1 dB, and a channel crosstalk of lower than −20 dB, while reference devices fabricated on the same chips suffer from serious spectral shift of 15.4 nm to the shorter wavelength and higher insertion loss/channel crosstalk. The proposed MZI design concept can be applied to all MZI-based photonic devices and related photonic integrated circuits, so this work validates a promising design path towards practical WDM applications on silicon-on-insulator.
Witnessing Cyberbullying and Internalizing Symptoms among Middle School Students

Cyberbullying is a significant problem among school-aged youth. Cyberbullying peaks in middle school with 33% of middle school students reporting cyberbullying victimization and more than 50% reporting witnessing cyberbullying as bystanders. Although the association between cyberbullying victimization and internalizing symptoms is well documented, there is limited research examining the impact of witnessing cyberbullying on bystanders. To assess differences in internalizing symptoms between cyberbullying bystanders and non-bystanders, a school-based cross-sectional study was conducted among middle school students (6th–8th grade) in the United States (N = 130; 57.4% female; 42.6% male). Questionnaire data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of co-variance (MANCOVA) with three outcome variables (depression, anxiety, somatic symptoms) and the between-subject factor bystander status (bystander, non-bystander). We controlled for witnessing school bullying to examine the unique effect of witnessing cyberbullying on internalizing symptoms. Results of the MANCOVA indicated a significant effect for cyberbullying bystander status (p < 0.04). Post hoc analyses demonstrated that bystanders reported significantly higher levels of depression (p < 0.05), anxiety (p < 0.02), and somatic symptoms (p < 0.01) than non-bystanders. Findings suggest that programs to support students who witness cyberbullying are needed to reduce the mental health risks associated with being a cyberbullying bystander.
Effectiveness of Electronic Customer Satisfaction Survey in Luxor and Aswan Hotels

Electronic Surveys have become one of the recent technological tools used in hospitality industry. On-line customer satisfaction review is a significant type of electronic surveys utilized by marketing departments in hotel establishments. The research aims at identifying the main advantages, disadvantages and effectiveness of applying electronic customer satisfaction survey. Seven 5-star hotels in Luxor and Aswan have been selected as research sample, representing 58.5% of the total number of 5-star hotels in Luxor and Aswan. A questionnaire has been distributed among 35 employees working in marketing department of the visited hotels and an interview have been conducted with 21 managers working in related departments in the investigated hotels. Advantages are summarized in the fast and easy access of guests, prompt and fast analysis of staff to the survey. On the other hand, disadvantages are briefed in the high cost of installing on-line systems and the ignorance of some staff and guests in using them. Egyptian Hotel Association, in collaboration with hotel properties, should provide technical assistance for installing an obligatory electronic customer satisfaction survey in Egyptian hotels, including Luxor and Aswan hotels. Finally, hotels have to assign technical staff for installing such system with follow up agenda and provide training sessions to their staff to teach them the knowhow of operation.
Hatching Success and Predation of Bog Turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) Eggs in New Jersey and Pennsylvania

Abstract Nest-site selection by most turtles affects the survival of females and their offspring. Although bog turtles (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) do not typically leave their wetlands for nesting, nest-site selection can impact hatching success and hatchling survival. Between 1974 and 2012, we monitored the fates of 258 bog turtle eggs incubated in the field and 91 eggs incubated under laboratory conditions from 11 different bogs, fens, or wetland complexes in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Laboratory-incubated eggs exhibited the greatest hatching success (81%), but we did not detect a significant difference in hatching success between nests protected with predator excluder cages (43%) and unprotected nests (33%). However, we found significantly lower predation rates in protected nests, suggesting that while predator excluder cages successfully reduced predation, other environmental factors persisted to reduce egg survival in the field. Natural hatching success was potentially reduced by poor weather conditions, which may have resulted in embryo developmental problems, dehydration, or embryos drowning in the egg. Our results suggest that egg depredation, coupled with embryo developmental problems and infertility, are limiting factors to hatching success in our study populations. Using predator excluder cages to protect bog turtle eggs in the field, or incubating eggs in the laboratory and releasing hatchlings at original nesting areas, may be an effective conservation tool for recovering populations of this federally threatened species.
Crystal structure relations in the binary system Li–Sn including the compound c-Li3Sb

Abstract A topological analysis of the crystal structures of Li, Li–Sn compounds, Li8Sn3−xSbx and metastable c-Li3Sb showed that these structures can be described by a hierarchical scheme of building blocks based on atom blocks and polyhedra blocks, respectively. These blocks are linked in distinct ways to form the individual 3D atom arrangement. A common model was established for the construction of the mentioned structures from bespoke building blocks, for which bcc-Li is the aristotype. This latter structure can be described on the basis of hexa-capped cubes from which variants are derived through substitution of Li by Sn (or Sb). These are then combined into polyhedra blocks that are in turn assembled into polyhedra sequences. These latter are repeated and linked in three dimensions to form the whole crystal structure. At xSn ≥ 0.5, this mechanism changes and structural elements from bcc-Li and β-Sn can be observed in LiSn and Li2Sn5. In this work, we present the similarities and differences between the various crystal structures, the topological model with its construction rules and its limitations.
The role of the prion-like protein SOD1 and macropinocytosis in the propagation of disease in ALS; an infectious idea

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Diversion colitis: Aetiology, diagnosis and treatment. A systematic review

Diversion colitis (DC) is an inflammatory disease associated with diversion of the bowel following operative intervention and formation of ostomy. DC has an association with inflammatory bowel disease but is also seen after diversion for rectal cancer, mesenteric ischaemia and trauma. Symptoms include rectal discharge, rectal bleeding and abdominal pain. This article reviews papers concerning treatment, aetiology and diagnosis of DC.
Assessment of Wildlife Habitat Attributes at Restoration Projects on Northern Wisconsin Lakeshores

Abstract Housing development along lakeshores typically results in the loss of native shoreline vegetation, which can negatively impact habitat structure and associated wildlife populations. We evaluated vegetation restoration efforts on 2 lakeshores in Vilas County, WI, and contrasted them with undeveloped reference lakeshores. The primary goal of the restoration activities was to restore native understory vegetation and habitat structure. Initial measurements made at reference lakeshores showed greater visual obstruction density, greater sapling and shrub densities, greater abundance of downed woody material, and higher canopy coverage relative to initial measurements made at developed lakeshore sites. Three years post-restoration we observed significant increases in visual obstruction density and increased shrub and sapling density at restoration sites. While restoration of complex understory habitats is a slow and uncertain process, a nonmetric multi-dimensional scaling ordination of wildlife habitat attributes suggested that restoration sites are on a developmental trajectory that should increase their similarity to reference sites with time. Further monitoring and adaptive management will likely be needed to ensure restoration goals are met.
Response of Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.) to Foliar Feeding of Micronutrient on the Growth, Yield and Quality

Bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) is one of the most important cucurbitaceous vegetables grown throughout the country for its tender fruits which are consumed as fried, cooked, and stuffed and also as pickle. Nutritionally it ranks very high especially in respect of iron and vitamin C. The fruit of bitter gourd are reported to have cooling, stomachic, appetising, carminative antipyretic, anthelmintic and vermifuge effect. Bitter gourd has been found highly beneficial in lowering the blood and urine sugar level. High yielding cultivars and hybrids demand more macro as well as micro nutrients. The productivity of the crop is being adversely affected in different areas due to deficiencies of micro nutrients (Bose and Tripathi, 1996). The micronutrients though required in small International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 7 Number 02 (2018) Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas. com
The Risk Assessment of Low Back Pain Based on Allowable Weight Limits for Manual Lifting in Iranian Women Workers

Background: Manual load lifting is one of the most important risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders, including occupational low back pain. These disorders are common in women workers who perform manual load lifting and displacement tasks at the workplace. Objectives: To determine the level of musculoskeletal disorders and to evaluate the recommended limits of manual load lifting in women workers using WISHA checklist and ACGIH TLV, the recommended limits of Iran, and compare the results of two methods. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 women workers who performed manual loading tasks in 2018. Nordic questionnaire was used to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders, and two methods, WISHA checklist and ACGIH TLV, were used to determine the recommended allowable limits for manual load lifting. Results: The results of the prevalence assessment of musculoskeletal disorders showed that most of the musculoskeletal disorders were in the low back (55%) in the past 12 months. The results of the assessment of the allowable lifting limits also showed that 8% of women in the WISHA checklist method and 31% in the ACGIH TLV method were at risk for low back injuries. The kappa coefficient test (0.031) also showed that there is a poor and insignificant agreement between the two methods of WISHA checklist and ACGIH TLV in determining the allowable limits for manual lifting. Conclusions: The results of this study showed a poor agreement between the WISHA checklist and ACGIH TLV in determining the allowable limits for manual lifting, which suggest that the two methods are not mutually exclusive. Hence, owing to the increasing presence of women in various occupations and raising the hand load-lifting and, naturally increasing occupational low back pain among them, it is necessary that in a comprehensive study, the allowable limits of lifting loads according to anthropometric and physiological characteristics of Iranian women, prepare and compile according to a comprehensive instruction.