Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Relationship between the level and the action period of fiber in diets to laying hens

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between the level of fiber and its action period in diets to laying hens on performance and egg quality. 180 Hisex white hens (65 weeksold) were randomly allocated to 3 groups of 60 birds each, comprising 10 replicates of six birds per treatment. The experimental design was factorial scheme considering three levels of fiber (2.50, 4.87 and 7.24%) in birds’ diets, and three action periods of this fiber (short 21 days, medium 56 days, and long 105 days) in the feed. The estimates of treatments were firstly subjected to ANOVA and a subsequent Tukey test at 5%. Birds fed diets with moderate levels of fiber (4.87%) presented better (p < 0.05) performance. High levels of fiber caused a significant reduction in performance. Birds fed diets with low and moderate levels of fiber produced eggs with better (p < 0.05) quality. High levels of fiber caused a significant reduction in egg quality. The exposure of birds to diets with fiber for long-term caused a negative effect (p < 0.05) on performance, egg weight and percentage of its main structures, albumen height, yolk height, eggshell thickness, and the specific gravity.
ROCZNIKI PSYCHOLOGICZNE/ ANNALS OF PSYCHOLOGY

The following paper is an answer to a research question regarding the impact of retinal size (understood as the tangent of the object’s physical size and its distance from the subject) on mental transformations. A total of 182 people took part in three designed experiments, which included three types of operations: 1) synthesis as an operation changing the structure of the object; 2) rotation as an operation preserving the structure of the object; and 3) a combination of the two. The impact of retinal size on the course of rotation was confirmed. Furthermore, it turned out that this impact significantly influenced the effectiveness of all three mental operations. A tendency regarding the impact of physical size on synthesis was demonstrated (participants performed mental transformations in the most optimal way on 15 cm (5.9 in) objects – such that can be held in a hand in the real world). It was noticeable that the optimal distance to the object, preferred by participants, was 30 cm (11.8 in). In the real world, such a distance enables them to transform objects freely within arm’s reach. The obtained results support the analogousness of the mental world to the world in which we live.
Respiratory failure and sleep-disordered breathing in late-onset Pompe disease: a narrative review

Late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD) is a rare autosomal recessive glycogen storage disease that results in accumulation of glycogen in muscle cells causing muscular weakness. It causes a progressive proximal myopathy, accompanied by respiratory muscle weakness, which can lead to ventilatory failure. In untreated LOPD, the most common cause of death is respiratory failure. Patients suffering from respiratory compromise may present with symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) before overt signs of respiratory failure. Diaphragm weakness leads to nocturnal hypoventilation, which can result in sleep disruption. Both subjective and objective sleep quality can be impaired with associated excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). Health-related quality of life worsens as sleep disturbance increases. The mainstay of treatment for SDB and respiratory failure in LOPD is non-invasive ventilation (NIV), which aims to ensure adequate ventilation, particularly during sleep, and prevent acute hypercapnic failure. These patients are at risk of acute deterioration due to lower respiratory tract infections; effective secretion clearance and vaccination against common pathogens is an important facet of care. Whilst disease-modifying enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) delays progression of locomotor dysfunction and prolongs life, its effect on respiratory function and SDB remains unclear. There are no data demonstrating the impact of ERT on sleep quality or SDB.
Antioxidant potential of processed Vigna umbellate (L.) seeds: An Indian underutilized legume

The raw and processed seeds of rice bean variety (RBL-6) grown in India were examined for bioactive compounds (total phenolic content, hydrophilic and hydrophobic phenols, o-dihydric phenols, flavonoids) and antioxidant potential (free radical scavenging capacity by DPPH, total antioxidant activity using ferric thiocyanate assay). One-way ANOVA revealed significant differences in phytochemical constituents in different methanolic extracts. Results concluded that phenolic contents in seed parts as well as in cooked cotyledons correlated (p
Comparative Evaluation of Microtensile Bond Strength of Three Restorative Materials

The present study aimed to compare the micro-tensile bond strength of new and conventional glass-ionomers and Z350 flowable composite resin to sound and caries-affected dentin. Eighty extracted third molars were selected. Standard Cl I cavities were prepared on occlusal surfaces. Forty teeth were assigned to the sound tooth group, and in the remaining 40 teeth, carious lesions were produced using a laboratory technique. Then each group (n=40) was subdivided into 5 groups (n=8) in terms of the restorative material used (EQUIA® Forte, Ketac Molar, encapsulated and hand-mixed GC Fuji II LC glass-ionomers and Z350 flowable composite resin). The cavities were restored. The highest micro-tensile bond strength was recorded with Z350 flowable composite resin in sound dentin (29.65), and the lowest was recorded with GC Fuji II LC (powder, liquid) in affected dentin (7.88). Significant differences were detected in the micro-tensile bond strength between the 5 restorative material groups. The composite resin bond strength was the maximum and was significantly different from all the other groups. The micro-tensile bond strength was affected by the type of dentin; in this context, in all the restorative groups, the bond strength in sound dentin was significantly higher than that in affected dentin. The most frequent failure mode was adhesive in the sound and affected dentin.
Financing vineyards acquisitions : a monitoring role for the bank ?

Success or failure of newly established winegrower s is a key question and the bank is particularly interested in how to properly finance good wine farms “installation” projects. This paper examines the role of debt cont ract terms (credit availability, maturity, different type of loans, collaterals) in mitigating information assymetry, first in focusing on the debt contract terms according to general charac teristics of the “installation projects”, supposed to be more or less risky, second in making some correlation tests between the debt contract terms. We use bank data collected in a uni que survey of 272 vineyards acquisitions in the main French wine regions. As a result, we can p ropose three very distinct bankwinegrower relationship stories: the success story, when credit availability automatically reduces the collateral ratio; the bank-firm depende ncy story, when credit rationing occurs and short maturities give monitoring power to the bank; the failure story, when tense liquidity, over-borrowing and repayment default characterize t he bank relationship.
Developing Higher-Order Thinking Skills of Mathematics Education Students: A Grounded Theory

The purpose of this study was to produce a theoretical formula for developing the higher-order thinking skills of mathematics students. This is a qualitative study that applies grounded theory to produce and develop a theory based on the empirical data collected by the researcher. The subjects of this study were mathematics education students at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Nusa Cendana University, Indonesia by considering gender demographics and mathematics skills. The written data was analysed qualitatively using the indicators of higher-order thinking skills. Consequently, an in-depth interview was conducted to explore the subject's writing ability and thinking habits, and the factors or issues relevant to the development of the subject's higher-order thinking skills. The process of theory formation was conducted through the stages of open coding, axial coding and selective coding. The stages of data analysis resulted in an empirical theory of developing higher-order thinking skills. This involved: 1) building motivation and confidence; 2) contextual learning (cultural context); 3) the habit of asking scientific question, 4) group discussion; 5) higherorder thinking exercises; 6) routine discussions in the family and community; and 7) learning to modify questions. The seven points describe the whole process and the support the personal self, lecturers and parents.
Improvement of NOX Removal Efficiency Using Short-Width Pulsed Power

Pulsed power has been used to remove nitric oxide (NO) in a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and water vapor simulating the flue gases from a power station stack. The effect of the pulsewidth at a fixed applied voltage on NO removal concentration was studied. The dependence of the energy efficiency of the removal of NO at a fixed applied voltage on the pulsewidth, on the removal ratio of NO and on the discharge current was investigated. This removal energy efficiency increases with decreasing pulsewidth and decreasing removal ratio of NO.
Efficacy of Bacillus subtilis RX7 and Bacillus methylotrophicus C14 as probiotics on growth performance, digestibility, blood profile and fecal microbiota in weaned pigs

A total of 60 weaned piglets (28-day old; [Landrace ×Yorkshire]×Duroc) were used to evaluate the efficacy of Bacillus-based probiotic on performance, digestibility, blood profiles, and fecal microbiota in weaned pigs. The piglets were randomly allotted to three treatments with 4 pens per treatment and 5 pigs per pen. Dietary treatments consisted of: CON, basal diet; BS, basal diet + 0.1% of Bacillus subtilis RX7; BM, basal diet + 0.1% of Bacillus methylotrophicus C14. The average daily feed intake (ADFI) was reduced (P=0.01) in BS and BM treatments compared with CON. The apparent total tract digestibility of energy was increased (P less than 0.05) in BS and BM compared with CON on day 14. The supplementation of probiotics led to increase (P less than 0.05) in fecal lactic acid bacteria counts on day 42. In conclusion, probiotic supplementation reduced feed intake, increased energy digestibility and lactic acid bacteria counts and numerically reduced Salmonella counts in weaned pigs.
University of Groningen Off-Lattice Kinetic Monte Carlo Simulations of Stranski-Krastanov-like Growth

We investigate strained heteroepitaxial crystal growth in the framework of a simplifying (1 +1)-dimensional model by use of off-lattice kinetic Monte Carlo simulations. Our modified Lennard–Jones system displays the so-called Stranski–Krastanov growth mode: initial pseudomorphic growth ends by the sudden appearance of strain induced multilayer islands upon a persisting wetting layer.
Building Customer Loyalty through Strategy Experiential Marketing, Service Quality, and Customer Satisfaction

The study aims to determine the influence of Experiential Marketing, quality of service, and customer satisfaction towards customer loyalty by developing a research model and 6 hypotheses filed in this study. The number of samples was 160 respondents, namely the customer of PT POS Indonesia (Persero) Semarang with incidental sampling through questionnaires. Data analysis using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) of Software AMOS 21.0 based on data analysis results, it can be concluded that the model received good/fit and subsequent research results showed there were 3 hypotheses received and 3 hypotheses were rejected.
Honey Combination Therapies for Skin and Wound Infections: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Abstract Topical application of medical grade honey is recommended for the clinical management of wound infections. The suitability of honey as a wound healing agent is largely due to its antibacterial activity, immune modulatory properties, and biocompatibility. Despite the usefulness of honey in wound healing, chronic wound infections continue to be a global problem requiring new and improved therapeutic interventions. Several recent studies have investigated the effects of combining honey with other therapies or agents with the aim of finding more efficacious treatments. In this systematic review, the database PubMed was used to carry out a search of the scientific literature on the combined effects of honey and other therapies on antimicrobial activity and wound and skin healing. The search revealed that synergistic or additive antimicrobial effects were observed in vitro when honey was combined with antibiotics, bacteriophages, antimicrobial peptides, natural agents, eg, ginger or propolis and other treatment approaches such as the use of chitosan hydrogel. Outcomes depended on the type of honey, the combining agent or treatment and the microbial species or strain. Improved wound healing was also observed in vivo in mice when honey was combined with laser therapy or bacteriophage therapy. More clinical studies in humans are required to fully understand the effectiveness of honey combination therapies for the treatment of skin and wound infections.
Overcoming Opioid Addictions with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

“This paper examines the response of the medical profession to a situation in which its cultural authority was potentially challenged: the sudden, large-scale importation of acupuncture into the United States in the early 1970s. I describe how the medical profession coped with a therapeutic modality that could not be explained by the biomedical model. Various tactics were used to limit the practice of acupuncture to physicians, thereby mitigating the threat of the growing popularity of lay practitioners. Once it was securely under the control of the medical profession, the practice of acupuncture was severely restricted, and an effective but enigmatic modality was removed from the medical regimen. ” The US Federal Government shares in the blame as well for not regulating opioid properly and for discriminating against licensed acupuncturists in many tangible ways – such as  preventing licensed acupuncturists from being included as providers under Medicare and
MICROSTRUCTURE AND TENSILE PROPERTIES OF ALUMINUM MATRIX COMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH SIC NANOPARTICLES COATED GRAPHENE

In this paper, the composite reinforced phases that SiC nanoparticles were coated with graphene were prepared by high energy ball milling. The coated situation and strengthening effect of two kinds of reinforced phases with different proportion were investigated. XRD, SEM and TEM were used to characterize composite powders and composite samples. It was found that the microstructure of graphene was destroyed with the increase of the ratio of graphene vs SiC nanoparticle. In addition, the reinforced phase in the samples of all composite materials is mainly distributed at the Al grain boundaries. The ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of the composite with the ratio of the two reinforced phases was 1:1 reached the maximum value, which was 44.63% higher than that of the matrix. The fracture mechanism of the composites changed from toughness to brittleness with the increase of the ratio of the two reinforced phases.
ARGUMENTATION-BASED COMPUTER SUPPORTED COLLABORATIVE LEARNING (ABCSCL): THE ROLE OF INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORTS

This paper investigates the role of instructional supports for argumentation-based computer supported collaborative learning (ABCSCL), a teaching approach that improves the quality of learning processes and outcomes. Relevant literature has been reviewed to identify the instructional supports in ABCSCL environments. A range of instructional supports in ABCSCL is proposed including scaffolding, scripting, and representational tools. Each of these instructional supports are discussed in detail. Furthermore, the extent to which and the way in which such instructional supports can be applied in ABCSCL environments are discussed. Finally, suggestions for future work and implications for the design of ABCSCL environments are provided. Article visualizations:
Comparative Study for Clinical Outcomes of Triple-Positive and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Long-term Results in 161 Patients Followed in a Single Center

Comparative Study for Clinical Outcomes of Triple-Positive and TripleNegative Breast Cancer: Long-term Results in 161 Patients Followed in a Single Center Seungyeol Baeg, M.D., Inseok Park, M.D., Jungbin Kim, M.D., Chansub Park, M.D., Hyunjin Cho, M.D., Keunho Yang, M.D., Ph.D., Jiyoung Kim, M.D., Ph.D., Youngjoo Shin, M.D., Ph.D., Kyeongmee Park, M.D., Ph.D. Geumhee Gwak, M.D., Ph.D. Department of Surgery, Department of Pathology, Department of Radiology, Department of Radiation Omncology, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University, College of Medicine, Seoul; Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, Daegu, Korea
The effect of raising the retirement age on retirement decisions in the Netherlands

The goal of this research is to identify how the labor supply decisions and social insurance usage of older individuals are affected by changes in the official retirement age (the AOW age) in the Netherlands. In the period 2013 to 2017, the AOW age increased stepwise from 65 years to 65 years and 9 months. As a result, individuals were subjected to different AOW ages depending on their date of birth. This setting provides an opportunity to employ a Regression Discontinuity Design. Using administrative data, I find an average decrease in the retirement rate of 28.5 and 50.2 percentage points in the period before treated individuals reach the new AOW age for one-month and three-month increases, respectively. Individuals seem to finance this period in which they normally would have retired by retaining their original work state. As a result, the employment rate, unemployment rate and the share disabled increase due to the one-month (three-month) increases by on average 4.8 (15.8), 1.0 (3.2) and 8.2 (10.5) percentage points, respectively. Of the proceeds of the reform in terms of additional income tax revenue and decrease in AOW benefits paid approximately 18.5 percent is lost to the increase in unemployment and disability benefits paid.
Cross class resistance to non beta lactams antimicrobials in extended spectrum beta lactamases producing Escherichia coli - a concern to health care practitioners

Extended Spectrum Beta lactamases are group of enzymes capable of Hydrolyzing the third generation cephalosporins thus rendering them ineffective for treatment. This study was carried out to determine the susceptibility profile of extended Spectrum Beta lactamases (ESBL) producing and non ESBL producing strains of E. coli. A total of 180 raw sewage samples were collected between September and December 2011 in Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria and were examined for the presence of Escherichia coli using standard Microbiology technique. The isolated Escherichia coli were later screened for production of extended Spectrum Beta lactamase enzyme using double disk synergy test method. Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of both ESBL producing and non ESBL producing strains were evaluated using disk diffusion method. A total of 61(39.20%) strains of Escherichia coli were isolated from the samples. 20(32.8%) of the isolated Escherichia coli produced ESBL enzyme. Antimicrobial susceptibility studies performed on the twenty ESBL produces and twenty non ESBLs producers showed that the ESBL producers had significantly reduced susceptibility compared with the non ESBL producers with an alarming trend of associated resistance to gentamicin (75%), Nitrofurantion (70%), Erythromycin (70%), Ciprofloxacin (55%), Sulphamethoxazole (45%), Clindamycin (50%) and Amikacin (35%). Our findings confirm the cross class resistance to non Beta lactams antimicrobials in Extended spectrum Beta lactamases producing Escherichia coli. It is therefore very imperative for the clinicians to always request for the susceptibility test result of this isolate before the commencement of treatment.
THE EFFECT OF MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE ON FLEXIBILITY OF HAMSTRING MUSCLE IN FUTSAL PLAYERS

Futsal is an upcoming popular sport in the industry, it is an active dynamic sport which requires the players to perform various movements like rapidly accelerating and decelerating, it also requires them to rapidly change their direction of movement, it also involves a lot of sliding and kicking. Compared to other athletic sports played worldwide, futsal is a rather vigorous sport with increased incidence of injuries. Tightness in the hamstring muscles can lead to various injuries. The prevalence of hamstring muscle injuries is very high in futsal players due to muscle tightness. This study aims to determine the effects of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) on hamstring flexibility among futsal players. After being screened as per the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the participants were given the chronic implication of MET where the technique was performed for seven to ten seconds with twenty percent of resistive effort synchronized with the breathing pattern of the participant and then stretched to the new muscle length, this was repeated until no further gain was possible. The hamstring length was assessed using the Active Knee Extension Test (AKET) before and after the intervention, the values were then compared. The result of the study had shown an improvement in the hamstring length following the intervention (16.50) to be statistically significant (P <0.01) when compared to the baseline findings (23.67). It has been concluded that MET can increase the hamstring flexibility among futsal players, thus it will be able to reduce the injury rate.Keywords: Hamstring Flexibility, Muscle Energy Technique, Hamstring tightness,Futsal Players, Active Knee Extension.
Exercise Is Medicine on Campus®: A Pilot Study

The primary objective was to (a) test the effectiveness of an Exercise Is Medicine® on Campus (EIM-OC) program in a university setting and (b) compare the baseline levels of physical activity, mental health, and physical health with post-EIM-OC levels. Referred and consenting students (n = 9) participated in a 12-week program. At pre- and postprogram, participants completed measures of current health behaviors, obstacles to physical activity, health goals, physical activity history, biometric screening (resting heart rate, blood pressure (BP), waist-to-hip ratio, body composition percentage via bioelectrical impedance, cardiovascular and muscular endurance baseline, and flexibility), perceived stress, and self-compassion. All of the participants adhered to 100% of the program. Participants experienced a decrease in resting heart rate, body composition, and BP and an increase in sleep, physical activity, and self-compassion. The program will be implemented with a larger sample of referred students with the goal of reducing risk or prevalence of chronic disease.
Multisystem in ﬂ ammatory syndrome in children associated with novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2: Presentations to a pediatric emergency department in American Journal of Emergency Medicine

a mild illness with SARS-CoV-2. Recently, a rare but potentially serious presentation associated with SARS-CoV-2 called multisystem in ﬂ ammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) has been reported and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released a case de ﬁ nition for the same. We report the clinical and labora- tory presentations and outcomes of 34 children with MIS-C who were evaluated within a 12 week period at a pediatric emergency department (PED) of single institution in Michigan. These cases presented approximately three weeks after the peak of adult SAR-CoV-2 related deaths occurred in the state. While many children presented with clinical characteristics similar to incomplete Kawasaki disease (KD), they also exhibited certain unique features which differentiated MIS-C from KD. The information presented below will aid clinicians with early recognition, evaluation and management of MIS-C in the emergency department. © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.