Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Implementing Social Media Marketing Tactics to Boost Preschool Enrollment Intentions

In today’s competitive business landscape, digital technology and digitalization are crucial for enhancing a business’s online visibility. This is particularly true for educational services such as preschools. The emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in decreased purchase intentions for these services, presenting a challenge that needs urgent attention. The objective of this study is to investigate the factors that could potentially elevate the purchase intention for preschool services within the Malaysian context. To achieve this, a research framework was devised to examine the correlation between social media marketing elements — namely entertainment and interaction — along with trust, perceived value, and purchase intention. Employing a quantitative research approach, data were collected from 200 participants selected through purposive sampling. Participants were invited to complete an online questionnaire aimed at gauging their responses to various marketing strategies. The findings reveal that entertainment, interaction, trust, and perceived value all bear a positive and significant relationship with the purchase intention for preschool services. Capitalizing on these insights, a practical intervention was implemented: creating and maintaining a Facebook page for a particular preschool to bolster its online presence. Throughout the intervention, engaging and relevant content was posted regularly on the page. The outcome was noteworthy. The preschool’s Facebook page notably improved potential consumers' purchase intentions. In conclusion, this study has formulated an effective social media strategy for preschools, demonstrating that a well-managed social media presence can significantly enhance trust, perceived value, and ultimately, purchase intentions among consumers.
Bioremediation of the water contaminated by waste of hydrocarbon by use Ceratophyllaceae and Potamogetonaceae plants

Through this study hydrocarbon residues in water removed, the treatment take place during two stages spent 40 days (the first phase includes Bio-augmentation to make biodegradable water by adding 5 ml of coliform bacteria which had been taken from Al Dura oil refinery. This study has decline oil content from 26.8 ppm to 4.5 ppm in water contaminated by hydrocarbon, and then the second phase of plant treatment begins using two types of plant (Ceratophylum and Potmogen). Phytoremediation Showed that Ceratophylum best efficient than Potmogen In the absorption of hydrocarbon compounds, the Ceratophylum plant reach 8.8ppm if compared with Potmogen reach 5.7ppm.
Effect of a Probiotic Beverage Enriched with Cricket Proteins on the Gut Microbiota: Composition of Gut and Correlation with Nutritional Parameters

The health and balance of the gut microbiota are known to be linked to diet composition and source, with fermented products and dietary proteins potentially providing an exceptional advantage for the gut. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of protein hydrolysis, using a probiotic beverage enriched with either cricket protein (CP) or cricket protein hydrolysates (CP.Hs), on the composition of the gut microbiota of rats. Taxonomic characterization of the gut microbiota in fecal samples was carried out after a 14-day nutritional study to identify modifications induced by a CP- and CP.H-enriched fermented probiotic product. The results showed no significant differences (p > 0.05) in the diversity and richness of the gut microbiota among the groups fed with casein (positive control), CP-enriched, and fermented CP.H-enriched probiotic beverages; however, the overall composition of the microbiota was altered, with significant modifications in the relative abundance of several bacterial families and genera. In addition, fermented CP.H-enriched probiotic beverages could be related to the decrease in the number of potential pathogens such as Enterococcaceae. The association of gut microbiota with the nutritional parameters was determined and the results showed that digestibility and the protein efficiency ratio (PER) were highly associated with the abundance of several taxa.
Assessment of linkage disequilibrium and haplotype block structure in indigenous cattle populations of Tamil Nadu, India usingwhole genome sequence data

Understanding the nature of linkage disequilibrium (LD) between molecular markers reflects the degree of non-random association between their alleles, which is essential for genome-wide association studies. The main objective of this study was to assess the chromosome-wise linkage disequilibrium and haplotype block structure in indigenous cattle breeds of Tamil Nadu, India. A total of 79 animals belonging to five indigenous cattle breeds were considered as single indigenous cattle population and three samples per breed were sequenced using Illumina NovaSeqTM 6000 and Illumina HiSeq 2500. The LD parameter (r2) was estimated for a total of 62,095,778 pair- wise SNPs for all autosomes. The chromosome-wise number of SNP pairs, mean r2±standard deviation and median r2 values were 2,141,234, 0.484±0.246 and 0.493, respectively. Chromosome-wise mean r2 of different distance bins were calculated and it showed the maximum r2 value of 0.839 at 31-70 kb distance for Chromosome 11 and minimum r2 value of zero for Chromosome 7, 11, 15, 20 and 29, respectively at a distance 71-100 kb. This study also revealed a total of 413, 277 haplotype blocks which covered 2.34% of the autosomal genome. There was a total of 1,589,118 SNPs distributed within the haplotype blocks, covering a total length of 53.62 mb. The results of the study suggest the need for breed-specific reference populations for indigenous cattle breeds, which have a greater density of molecular markers of economic significance and thereby to identify breed-specific haplotypes in future.
A natural substitution of a conserved amino acid in eIF4E confers resistance against multiple potyviruses

Abstract Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4E (eIF4E), which plays a pivotal role in initiating translation in eukaryotic organisms, is often hijacked by the viral genome‐linked protein to facilitate the infection of potyviruses. In this study, we found that the naturally occurring amino acid substitution D71G in eIF4E is widely present in potyvirus‐resistant watermelon accessions and disrupts the interaction between watermelon eIF4E and viral genome‐linked protein of papaya ringspot virus‐watermelon strain, zucchini yellow mosaic virus or watermelon mosaic virus. Multiple sequence alignment and protein modelling showed that the amino acid residue D71 located in the cap‐binding pocket of eIF4E is strictly conserved in many plant species. The mutation D71G in watermelon eIF4E conferred resistance against papaya ringspot virus‐watermelon strain and zucchini yellow mosaic virus, and the equivalent mutation D55G in tobacco eIF4E conferred resistance to potato virus Y. Therefore, our finding provides a potential precise target for breeding plants resistant to multiple potyviruses.
Late Eocene to Holocene Diatom Biostratigraphy of the Equatorial Pacific Ocean, Deep Sea Drilling Project Leg 85

Excellent reference sections for lower Oligocene through Holocene diatoms were recovered at DSDP Sites 572 to 575 in the central equatorial Pacific. Diatoms are generally common and well preserved at all sites, except in the upper Oligocene. These sections are zoned and correlated on the basis of diatoms, including the identification and correlation of 89 additional secondary datum levels in the Miocene and Pliocene. Paleomagnetic stratigraphy was obtained for the entire Denticulopsis nicobarica Zone (17.8 to 16.4 Ma) at Site 575, and upper lower Miocene diatom datum levels are correlated directly to paleomagnetic stratigraphy for the first time. Quantitative diatom studies of upper lower Miocene to uppermost Miocene (18.0 to 6.2 Ma) of Sites 572, 574, and 575 are supplemented by quantitative diatom studies at Sites 77 and 158 to form transects across the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. Where the sampling interval is 100,000 yr. or less, quantitative trends in Cestodiscuspulchellus, Coscinodiscus radiatus, Denticulopsis hustedtii, D. nicobarica, and Thalassiothrix longissima are readily correctable, thereby greatly enhancing biostratigraphic resolution. Comparison of species abundance reveals minor differences between the eastern and central equatorial Pacific. Thalassionema nitzschioides, D. hustedtii, and D. nicobarica show preferences for the eastern equatorial Pacific, whereas C. pulchellus, Actinocyclus ellipticus, Coscinodiscus tuberculatus, and Nitzschia spp. seem to prefer the central equatorial Pacific. Five new diatom taxa are proposed: Actinocyclus ellipticus var. spiralis Barron, n. var. , Coscinodiscus lewisianus van rhomboides Barron, n. var. , C. loeblichii Barron, n. sp. , C. yabei var. ellipticus Barron, n. var. , and Thalassiosira tappanae Barron, n. sp.
Geochronological and geochemical effects of zircon chemical abrasion: insights from single-crystal stepwise dissolution experiments

Abstract. Chemical abrasion in hydrofluoric acid (HF) is routinely applied to zircon grains prior to U–Pb dating by isotope dilution thermal ionization mass spectrometry (ID-TIMS) to remove radiation-damaged portions of grains affected by Pb loss. Still, many chemically abraded datasets exhibit evidence of residual Pb loss. Here we test how the temperature and duration of chemical abrasion affect zircon U–Pb and trace element systematics in a series of 4 h, single-crystal stepwise dissolution experiments at 180 and 210 ∘C. Microtextural data for the zircon samples studied are presented in a companion paper by McKanna et al. (2023). We find that stepwise dissolution at 210 ∘C is more effective at eliminating material affected by open-system behavior and enriched in U, common Pb (Pbc), and light rare earth elements (LREEs); reduces the presence of leaching-induced artifacts that manifest as reverse discordance; and produces more consistent and concordant results in zircon from the three rocks studied. We estimate that stepwise dissolution in three 4 h steps is roughly equivalent to a single ∼ 8 h leaching step due to the insulating properties of the PTFE sleeve in the Parr pressure dissolution vessel, whereas traditionally labs utilize a single 12 h leaching step. We conclude that a single 8 h leaching step at 210 ∘C should remove Pb loss effects in the majority of zircon and that this can be used as an effective approach for routine analysis. Further, we calculate time-integrated alpha doses for leachates and residues from measured radionuclide concentrations to investigate (1) the alpha dose of the material dissolved under the two leaching conditions and (2) the apparent minimum alpha dose required for Pb loss susceptibility: ≥ 6×1017 α g−1.
Calibration of loss estimation methods in HEC-HMS for simulation of surface runoff (Case Study: Amirkabir Dam Watershed, Iran)

The process of rainfall – runoff is a physical phenomenon which its survey is difficult due to susceptibility by various parametrs. Optimum exploitation of water resourses is one of the most important duties of water resourses managers. In other hand, improper estimation of runoff in basins cause to some problems in optimum management of water resourses and reservoir dams. Therefore, simulation of rainfall – runoff is a proper solution for runoff estimation. So far, a lot of models and different ways for estimation and simulation of rainfall –runoff are presented that rivers flow intensity is predicted by them. The aim of this study is the comparison of different methods results of runoff loss evalution(Initial and constant, Green & Ampt, SCS curve number with regard to various purpose functions (percent error in peak, peak-weighted root mean square) in HEC-HMS model and classifying them. Based on each objective function, the method that approximately in 70% events, had the least peak flow changes will place in first preference as the best method for runoff simulation and other methods placed in next preferences. Finally, result showed that for two objective functions, Green & Ampt, SCS and Initial and constant method placed in first to three preferences, respectively. So, Green & Ampt method suggested for using in similar area and conditions.
NUMERICAL STUDY ON SWIRLING FLOW AND SEPARATION PERFORMANCE OF SWIRL VANE SEPARATOR

Full knowledge of gas-liquid flow in a swirl vane separator is essential for separator design and performance improvement. In this paper, three-dimensional numerical investigations on swirling flow and separation performance are carried out. The detailed flow field, pressure loss, and grade efficiency are obtained numerically. Results show that a long and narrow wake is induced downstream of the swirl vanes and the static pressure in this region is lower than that near the external wall. The pressure loss in the swirl vane part occupies a large proportion of the total pressure loss. The gas velocities, including axial and tangential components, decrease a relatively small amount downstream of the swirl vanes and the strong swirling flow can persist for a long distance until the top outlet. The radial velocity is at least one order less than the other two velocities and has little influence on the droplet separation. The distribution of the droplet size has a great influence on separation performance and there exists a critical value for both grade efficiency and pressure loss. The critical droplet size depends strongly on the separator design and operation conditions.
PREVALENCE OF INSULIN RESISTANCE IN PATIENTS OF LIVER CIRRHOSIS AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH SEVERITY OF CIRRHOSIS

Background: Liver cirrhosis can lead to insulin resistance which can manifest as diabetes mellitus when liver functions further deteriorates. Early identification of glycemic impairment will help clinicians in planning the therapy as well as assessing the prognosis. This study was done to estimate the prevalence of insulin resistance in liver cirrhosis and finding its association with severity of liver cirrhosis. Materials and Methods: It was a cross sectional done on 100 patients of liver cirrhosis coming to IPD and OPD of Medicine Department at Govt. Medical College and Rajindra Hospital, Patiala. All cirrhotic patients meeting the inclusion criteria were subjected to fasting insulin levels, fasting plasma glucose levels and Insulin resistance assessment. Insulin resistance was assessed by HOMA IR method and its association with severity of liver cirrhosis was assessed by Child-Turcotte-Pugh score. Result: Our study found Insulin resistance in 71 % of patients using HOMA IR>1.64 which is statistically significant. This study showed a statistically significant association of HOMA IR with CTP score. Insulin resistance increases with CTP score and was found in 47.8% of CTP A, 75% of CTP B and 80.5% of CTP C patients. Conclusion: As the liver function deteriorates, the incidence of insulin resistance increases significantly, so that it may be seen as a marker of liver failure and should be considered as a complication of CLD.
UvA-DARE (Digital Academic Repository) High-velocity impact of solid objects on Non-Newtonian Fluids

We investigate which property of non-Newtonian fluids determines the deceleration of a high-speed impacting object. Using high-speed camera footage, we measure the velocity decrease of a high-speed spherical object impacting a typical Newtonian fluid (water) as a reference and compare it with a shear thickening fluid (cornstarch) and a shear thinning viscoelastic fluid (a weakly cross-linked polymer gel). Three models describing the kinetic energy loss of the object are considered: fluid inertia, shear thickening and viscoelasticity. By fitting the three models to the experimental data, we conclude that the viscoelastic model works best for both the cornstarch and the polymer gel. since the cornstarch is also viscoelastic, we conclude that the ability to stop objects of these complex fluids is given by their viscoelasticity rather than shear thickening or shear thinning. The impact of solid objects on liquid surfaces has been studied intensively over the last century due to its relevance in the water entry of military projectiles 1,2 , the construction of naval vehicles 3,4 and the motion of water-walking lizards 5 . Understanding the forces and mechanics for the kinetic energy dissipation is key for understanding the fluid behaviour during impact. For Newtonian fluids, the kinetic energy of the impacting object is dissipated by either viscous or inertial forces, depending on the impact velocity of the object 6 . However, it has been known for some time that the use of non-Newtonian fluids can provide efficient ways of changing the impact dynamics, which could have many useful applications. For instance, a recent study has shown that the object stopping power of Kevlar body vests can be significantly enhanced by impregnating the Kevlar layers with a suspension 7 , which is the foundation of liquid body armour designs 8–12 . These studies proposed that the shear thickening properties of the suspension, an increase in viscosity when subjected to
CLINICAL OUTCOMES OF INTRA ARTICULAR INJECTION OF PLATELET RICH PLASMA IN GRADE I AND II OSTEOARTHRITIS OF KNEE

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative disease manifesting as a clinical syndrome of joint pain characterized by gradual loss of articular cartilage, ostephyte formation, subchondral bone remodeling and joint inflammation. The present study was carried out to compare the outcomes of OA knee between Platelet Rich Plasm (PRP) therapy and conservative management as a single institution experience. Materials and Methods: This randomized controlled trial was carried out among 100 participants with grade I and II OA knee with 50 participants randomized into intervention (autologous PRP) and control group (conservative management). Wester Ontario McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score was used to evaluate the functional outcomes before and after the intervention at 1 st , 3 rd , 6 th , 12 th weeks and 6 th month of follow up. Result: The present study demonstrated a statistically significant difference in the WOMAC grading between the two groups at 1 st week of follow up (p=0.005), at 6 th week of follow up (p=0.002), and then on at 12 th week (p<0.05) and at 6 th month of follow ups (p=0.008). Conclusion: The results of the present study support intra articular injection of platelet rich plasma, which is safe, cost-effective method of delaying the features of Osteoarthritis knee in grade 1 and grade 2.
Bathing in Atopic Dermatitis in Pediatric Age: Why, How and When

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. The treatment plays an important role in influencing the patients’ quality of life. The basic management consists of appropriate skin cleansing, including bathing and eventually using bathing additives. Recommendations regarding frequency and duration of bathing, water temperature and usefulness of bathing additives are widely different, often leading to confusion among patients. This review aims to give insights into the best bathing practices and the use of bathing additives in atopic dermatitis in children. Several bathing additives, including bleach baths, commercial baby cleansers, bath baby oils and bath salt, appear to be promising adjunctive therapies for atopic dermatitis due to their anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-pruritus and skin barrier repair properties through different mechanisms of action. However, their efficacy and safety are not fully understood in some cases. The usefulness of other bath additives, such as acidic and more natural substances (green tea extracts, pine tar, sodium bicarbonate), is still under investigation. Further studies are needed to determine their optimal use to achieve clinical benefit safely.
EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL SCREEN USE ON PAEDIATRIC MYOPIA DEVELOPMENT: A CROSS-SECTIONAL ANALYSIS

Background: The increasing prevalence of myopia in children has raised concerns about the potential contributing factors, particularly the role of digital screen use. This study aims to evaluate the correlation between screen time and the development of myopia in children, taking into account various control variables such as nutritional factors, socioeconomic status, and educational pressures. Materials and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of 100 children aged between 6 and 12 years. Myopia prevalence was determined through eye examinations, with diopter measurements used to assess severity. Screen time was categorized into three groups: Low (<2 hours/day), Moderate (2-4 hours/day), and High (>4 hours/day). Control variables including dietary habits, socioeconomic background, and academic demands were also analyzed. Statistical analysis was performed using a robust model to determine the significance of these factors. Result: Out of 100 children, 45% were diagnosed with myopia. There was a notable correlation between increased screen time and myopia prevalence: 48% in the Low Screen Time group, 42.5% in the Moderate group, and 45.7% in the High group. The severity of myopia, measured in diopters, also correlated with increased screen time. Nutritional deficiencies, lower socioeconomic status, and higher educational pressure were associated with a higher prevalence of myopia. Higher screen brightness and continuous usage patterns were linked to increased myopia severity. The impact of screen time on myopia was found to be moderated by outdoor activity, nutritional status, and socioeconomic background (p < 0.01). Conclusion: The study suggests a significant association between screen time and the development of myopia in children, with severity influenced by screen brightness and continuous usage. The relationship is complex and moderated by lifestyle and socioeconomic factors. Longitudinal research is recommended to further understand these relationships over time
Comparison of Attitudes of Hunters and Illinois Residents Toward Wildlife Conservation

In this study, we compare values-orientation among the Chicago-area general public, rest-of-Illinois general public, and hunters statewide. This study is part of a comprehensive survey designed to assess attitudes toward wildlife and conservation in Illinois (Miller et al. 2007). Sample sizes totaled 482 (37% response) for the Chicago-area general public, 640 (49% response) for the rest-of-Illinois general public, and 558 (61% response) for hunters statewide. All 3 groups, but especially hunters statewide (86%), exhibited high levels of bequest valuesorientation by disagreeing with the statement that economic growth was more important than preserving natural resources for future generations. The same pattern was observed throughout for statements relating to economic gain compared to resource protection or conservation. Majorities (80%-90% range) of the 3 groups agreed that economic prosperity was dependent on a healthy environment. Majorities (85%-97%) of all 3 groups also agreed that healthy populations of wildlife were important to them. A majority of hunters statewide (60%), a majority of the rest-of-Illinois general public (53%), and a plurality of Chicago-area general public (49%), disagreed with the statement that wildlife should have the same rights as people. Majorities of all 3 groups thought that hunting deer and elk in high-fence enclosures should be illegal. However, the groups differed with respect to hunting for trophy animals, with hunters statewide being supportive and the general public exhibiting negative attitudes. The findings of this study suggest that values toward wildlife conservation and land protection are strong among Illinois hunters and the general public.