Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
‘We’re on their side, aren’t we?’ Exploring Qualified Teacher of Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (QTVI) views on the role of supporting the emotional well-being of visually impaired children

Mindful of the assertion that children with vision impairment (VI) are three times more likely than their peers to develop a mental health problem, this study aimed to identify practitioner-perceived priorities in supporting the emotional well-being of visually impaired children, via eliciting self-reported explorations of professional practice and experiences of Qualified Teacher of Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (QTVI). Using a focus group-based interviewing technique with QTVIs from a single peripatetic VI advisory service in England, the study found that despite evident good practice, the QTVIs could feel inhibited by a lack of confidence in their ability to deliver adequate and appropriate intervention. This stems from a perceived lack of knowledge of resources available, a feeling of ‘reinventing the wheel’ and ‘bolting on’ to existing generic materials to try to improve their relevance to VI, and also an uncertainty regarding ownership of delivery of such interventions. QTVIs demonstrated clear willingness to support the emotional well-being of pupils on their caseload, but expressed a desire for more professional training, a clearer understanding of the breadth of the QTVI role, and a centralisation of knowledge and resources pertaining to emotional well-being. Therefore, this article recommends the development of resources for sharing good practice, as well as encouraging the VI educational sector to provide additional continuing professional development opportunities, and also potentially a review of the course specification of the Mandatory Qualification for Vision Impairment Teaching in England.
Phylogroup profiling and the genetic determinants of extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing Escherichia coli isolated from clinical samples in lagos, Nigeria

1 2 Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria. Institute of Medical Microbiology, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany, (E-mail: onwugamba.francis@gmail.com). Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Department, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Lagos, Nigeria, (E-mail: biiwalokun@gmail.com). *Corresponding author's e-mail: adesolaolalekan@unilag.edu. ng, Tel. : +2347084104478.
Does Institutional Quality Strengthen the Globalization-growth Nexus? A Cross Country Analysis

In this study, we examine the role of institutional development in the globalization growth nexus. We have used the System GMM technique for a sample of 124 countries from 1996 to 2019. We found that countries with improved quality of institutions get more benefited from economic globalization. Hence, policy complementarities are the pre-requisites for the relationship between economic globalization and growth. Through analysis of the marginal effect, we found a minimum threshold level of institutional quality. This study also performs sensitivity analysis by comparing the results of the different econometric techniques. Consequently, we have run hundreds of regressions with various growth models to get the most stable and robust model.
A randomised controlled trial of a cognitive-behavioural preventive intervention for the children of parents with depression: short-term effects on symptoms and possible mechanisms

Objective Parental depression is one of the biggest risk factors for youth depression. This parallel randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of the German version of the family-group-cognitive-behavioral (FGCB) preventive intervention for children of depressed parents.Methods Families with i) a parent who has experienced depression and ii) a healthy child aged 8–17 years (mean = 11.63; 53% female) were randomly allocated (blockwise; stratified by child age and parental depression) to the 12-session intervention (EG; n = 50) or no intervention (CG; usual care; n = 50). Self-reported (unblinded) outcomes were assessed immediately after the intervention (6 months). We hypothesized that CG children would show a greater increase in self-reported symptoms of depression (DIKJ) and internalizing/ externalizing disorder (YSR/CBCL) over time compared to the EG. Intervention effects on secondary outcome variables emotion regulation (FEEL-KJ), attributional style (ASF-KJ), knowledge of depression and parenting style (ESI) were also expected. Study protocol (Belinda Platt, Pietsch, Krick, Oort, & Schulte-Körne, 2014) and trial registration (NCT02115880) reported elsewhere.Results We found significant intervention effects on self-reported internalising (ηp²=0.05) and externalising (ηp²=0.08) symptoms but not depressive symptoms or parent-reported psychopathology. Parental depression severity did not modify these effects. Both groups showed equally improved knowledge of depression (ηp²=0.06). There were no intervention effects on emotion regulation, attributional style or parenting style.Conclusion The German version of the FGCB intervention is effective in reducing symptoms of general psychopathology. There was no evidence that the mechanisms targeted in the intervention changed within the intervention period.
Explaining the Individual Challenges Experienced of Women Affected by Neuromyelitis Optica and Multiple Sclerosis: A Comparative Content Analysis Study

Introduction: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Neuro-Myelitis Optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) are an autoimmune condition. Both of them have unexpected and acute relapses. The aim of this qualitative study was explaining the individual problems experienced of women affected by NMOSD and MS.Method: Sixteen NMOSD patients and eighteen MS patients completed a face to face deep semi-structured interview. Participants were recruited from the MS ward in Sina hospital. After typed the interview, the data were analyzed using conventional content analysis, as recommended by Graneheim and Lundman (2005). Data analysis is managed with MAXQDA2018 software.Results: In this study, a common theme for both disease groups was identified as "challenges arising from personal problems". The categories are named after each other and have many similarities, which in the NMOSD group include four categories including: "From uncertainty to the perception of threat", "Living with limitations", "Active coping until normalization" and "Facilitators of personal problems" appeared. In the group of patients with MS, five categories emerged: "perceived threat", living at a bottleneck, trying to deal with negative experiences, "facilitators of personal problems" and "problems related to physical rehabilitation". Conclusion: This qualitative study showed that the individual problems of the two groups of NMOSD and MS patients are somewhat similar. Also in the present study, people with MS need longer-term rehabilitation care than people with NMOSD, which should be considered and examined, a need that was less seen in people with NMOSD. The unpredictability of attacks in NMOSD and MS can have a profound effect on the daily lives of these people. Therefore, educating patients and staff about how to manage life in such diseases can be an important help to improve patient's health.
“Come and See for Yourself”: Exploration of Mindfulness Practice by First-Year College Students

This grounded theory study aims at explaining how college freshmen develop and stay engaged with a regular mindfulness practice, and the benefits they experience. The authors investigated an intentional effort to integrate mindfulness practices in the curriculum of a First-Year Seminar and English Composition course. The results presented here support existing findings concerning the integration of mindfulness practice in higher education settings. This study also advances unique findings relative to utilizing classroom settings to introduce first-year students to the practice, as a long as the course follows a regular structure (i.e., attendance, homework assignments). The substantive theory presented describes how students developed a practice routine and made the practice relevant for their academic and personal lives. Recommendations for practice and future research are included.
Establishing the Cardiothoracic Ratio of Non-Hypertensive Patients Using Posteroanterior (PA) Chest Radiographs in an Indigenous Nigerian Population

Cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) is a simple, cheap and reproducible tool used as a classic index of cardiac size in screening for cardiovascular diseases. The study aims to establish the cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) of nonhypertensive patients using posteroanterior (PA) chest radiographs in an indigenous Nigerian population and correlate it with age and gender. This was a 12 months retrospective study of all the posteroanterior (PA) chest radiographs of 250 non-hypertensive patients retrieved from departmental archives of the Radiology department of the Benue state university Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi from August 2018 to September 2019. The indication for the study as well as the patients` age, gender, and location were obtained. Measurements for maximum transverse cardiac diameter (MTCD)and the maximum internal thoracic width (MITW) were obtained and used to calculate the cardiothoracic ratio (CTR). Data was entered into statistical package for social science (SPSS) version 26 software for analysis, with the p value taken as <0.005. A total of 250 chest radiographs of non-hypertensive patients were used to assess the cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) in which 132(52.8%) were males and 118(47.2%) females. Routine medical check-up was the commonest indication, followed by peptic ulcer disease (PUD) in 126(50.4%) and 26(10.4%) patients who presented for chest X-rays respectively. In both cases, males were in the majority. The presumed “small heart” with a cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) less than 42%, was observed in a total of 29(11.6%) patients made up of 16 females and 13 males. Normal chest X rays (CXR) with a cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) between 42-50% was seen more in males than in females (111:100). “Borderline”, but still abnormal cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) of between 51-55% was recorded for 10(4%) patients, while no patient presented with a cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) greater than 55%. The mean cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) increases steadily with age up to the 4 th decade, with a lull at the 5 th and then a slight spike after the 6 th decade, with the males generally having greater values than the females. The mean cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) of the study population were 45.6%, 45.9% and45.3% for the general population, males and females respectively, with a statistically significant correlation (p=0.000) between male and female cardiothoracic ratio (CTR). The result of this study has established the cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) of indigenous Nigerian population in Makurdi as 45.6%. It has also shown the relationship between cardiothoracic ratio (CTR),and the patients` age and gender. These are necessary for comparison with similar findings elsewhere nationally and internally.
Chitosan to Protein Adsorption in Inside of Waste Water

This experiment was in the different conditions, such as the protein density, the chitosan density, the adsorption time, the temperature and the pH.Using the Bradford decoration method to get the protein density after absorbing,we draw which kind of condition could make chitosan absorb most in protein, namely best to absorb condition for chitosan density as best as 2.5mg/ml, proteins density was 100μg/ml, temperature was 20℃ or indoor temperature, pH was 4.0～7.0, adsorption time for 1.5 hours . The result would offer certain theoretical foundation for the fact that the application in industry's waste water disposal.
Trophic Diversity of a Fish Community Associated with a Caulerpa prolifera (Forsskål) Meadow in a Shallow Semi-Enclosed Embayment

This study investigates the trophic diversity of fishes living in a meadow of Caulerpa prolifera on a bimonthly basis between May 2006 and April 2007 in a semi-enclosed coastal marine ecosystem of the Mediterranean Sea (Elounda Bay, Crete Island). The study area is shallow and protected from waves, and it is covered by a C. prolifera bed, characterized by high organic input and a highly diverse macrobenthic community. Feeding patterns of the fish, investigated on the basis of stomach content analyses, were described in terms of numerical abundance and frequency of occurrence of prey taxa. A total of 1642 fish individuals, belonging to 17 species, were examined. In total, 45,674 prey individuals were identified belonging to 110 prey taxa, most of which were Malacostraca including their larvae and Copepoda (41,175 individuals identified to 71 taxa). Four different trophic groups were identified: herbivorous, pelagic, benthic (hyperbenthic) and piscivorous. Trophic diversity patterns of the fish species studied were also compared to the relative availability of macrobenthic and zooplanktonic taxa during the same period in the study area. The coexistence of many different, mostly benthic but also pelagic, fishes and their juveniles implies their high trophic flexibility, which is probably important for their survival in this particular habitat. Results of the present study provide basic knowledge on trophic diversity and interactions in the marine ecosystem and, therefore, some evidence as to the protection value of this particular habitat, which is essential for the implementation of a multispecies approach to decision-makers and managers of fisheries sources of the region.
Impact of IFRS Adoption and Value Relevance of Accounting Quality on Listed Firms in Nigeria

This study concentrated on evaluating the value relevance of accounting quality in Nigeria both before and after the mandatory adoption of IFRS as a reporting standard for the period of two (2) years (2011-2012) using annual reports of the whole (108) companies quoted on Nigerian stock exchange with exclusion to companies that operate in financial services sector of the market, criteria were used to arrive at the sample of 91 listed firms, Secondary data and Ordinary least Square (OLS) was engaged in analyzing the data extracted for this study, using STATA 13, Analysis was done using Pre IFRS and Post IFRS, the study discovered that value relevance of accounting quality is higher in the post-IFRS adoption period compared to that of the pre-adoption period. The study recommended that other developing nations should adopt IFRS as their financial reporting standard since it is accomplished of increasing their value relevance of accounting quality.
High Anxiety Levels and Growth Hormone Secretion in Children with Short Stature

Growth hormone (GH) provocation test, which includes repeated blood measurements following pharmacological stimuli, may be stressful for the children and their family. Thirty-three short stature children with impaired growth rate were studied during GH provocation tests to determine if the test is associated with increased anxiety and if increased anxiety affects the test results.
UV and solar light photocatalytic removal of organic contaminants in municipal wastewater

ABSTRACT This study investigated UV and solar photocatalysis of organic pollutants in municipal wastewater using metal-ion (Ag, Cu and Fe) doped TiO2 photocatalysts. The effects of pH and catalyst dosage on photocatalytic performance were determined. The best performance was obtained using 0.5 g/L catalyst concentration and pH 6, and the treated water met specific requirements of the drinking water quality standards (phenol ≤10 μg/L) and wastewater effluents for discharge chemical oxygen demand (COD) levels (<30 mg/L). The photocatalysts were effective under both UV and visible light, thereby overcoming the limitation of TiO2 which is only effective under UV light.
Evaluating the scientific credentials of the supporters of public petitions denying anthropogenic climate change

Abstract Notwithstanding the extensive media coverage of topics related to climate change, communication initiatives in open contradiction with the scientific understanding of climate change as a primarily anthropogenic phenomenon are still widespread. We focus here on a recent such initiative, which gained notoriety between the second half of 2019 and the first half of 2020. We show that its promoters and signatories generally display an extremely low level of scientific activity within the field of climate change. We use this as a basis to reflect upon the scientific credentials of those behind climate change misinformation and the broader context of the communication of climate change.
Streptococcus gallolyticus subspecies pasteurianus causing early onset neonatal sepsis complicated by solitary liver abscess in a preterm infant

Streptococcus gallolyticus ssp pasteurianus (SGp) is an uncommon but increasingly recognized cause of neonatal sepsis and meningitis. Liver abscess in neonates is extremely rare. But liver abscess due to SG has never been reported in the literature. We present the first case of liver abscess due to SGp in a late preterm infant. A female infant was born at 36 weeks via normal vaginal delivery to a mother with unremarkable antenatal history. She had progressively worsening respiratory distress since birth and was intubated at 13 h of life. One dose of surfactant was delivered and ventilation continued. Parenteral crystalline Penicillin and Gentamicin were initiated and her blood culture at birth grew SGp. She had a spike of fever on day 5 of life. An ultrasound (US) scan of the abdomen was included in the septic work up. A multi-septated cystic liver abscess was noted in the right lobe of the liver. As there was inadequate response to appropriate intravenous antibiotics, needle aspiration and biopsy were performed on day 35 of life. Aspirate was sterile and histopathology confirmed a liver abscess. The patient continued to be treated with antibiotics for 8 weeks with serial US scans of the liver showing resolution of the abscess. Increasing awareness among paediatric and neonatal fraternity about these new emerging bacterial infections can facilitate early diagnosis and treatment.
Bioactive fractions from Streptococcus macedonicus MBF 10-2 produced in an optimized plant-based peptone medium fermentation

Postbiotic fractions of several lactic acid bacteria have potential as microbial therapeutics for skin health and may also appeal to consumers who wish to avoid animal-based products. We aim to establish the optimum plant-peptone fermentation of Streptococcus macedonicus MBF10-2, which possess Bacteriocin Like-Inhibitory Substance activity in our previous study, to produce bacterial bioactive fractions. We evaluate their potential antibacterial and antioxidant actions, and as well assess the preliminary safety for human skin application. Fermentation was carried out by using plant peptone modified MRS, i.e., soy peptone and Vegitone, a non-animal-carbon sources that substitute proteose peptone in MRS medium. Fractions of MBF10-2 lysate and cell-free supernatant were collected and processed as follows, i.e. cell disruption, fraction separation and fractions freeze-drying. Fractions were confirm for antibacterial properties by the agar well diffusion method and assess for antioxidant activity using DPPH, while safety assessment was carried-out by skin patch assay. Maximum growth of MBF10-2 achieved by fermentation in soy peptone- and in Vegitone-modified media was 9.00 and 7.99 g total cell mass, respectively. The antibacterial property of fractions was most effective against Micrococcus luteus T18. The lysate fraction exhibited a mild antioxidant potency (IC50 840 µg/mL), and all bioactive fractions were proven safe and non-allergenic for human skins. Strep. macedonicus MBF10-2 postbiotics bioactive fractions were indicated as being safe for topical application. This is the first report on the production of a safe Strep. macedonicus bioactive postbiotic possessing mild antibacterial and mild-to-weak antioxidant.
Can periodontal disease affect conception? A literature review

Summary Today periodontal health is considered as an integral part of systemic health itself and no longer as a single factor. The literature recognizes that the presence of periodontal disease can represent a risk factor for numerous systemic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. In recent years, we have witnessed a progressive interest regarding the influence exerted by this condition on reproduction, as well as the possible repercussions on conception possibilities. Upon analyzing a limited number of studies available for the correlation between periodontal disease and female infertility, it could be inferred that this condition can be equated to the presence of a real outbreak of infection and therefore exert its influence, not only through bacterial translocation in the bloodstream, causing the systemic dissemination of pathogens, but also through the production of cytokines and immunoglobulins by inflammatory mediators. This situation limits bacterial growth, but it could cause damage to the fetus, to the reproductive system, and could hinder conception attempts. Although further research is needed to better clarify the mechanism underlying the possible correlation between periodontal disease and female infertility, the present article aims to review all the available literature on this topic. Lay summary In recent years, interest regarding the influence of gum disease on conception has increased. Since serious gum disease (periodontitis) can be compared to an outbreak of infection, studies suggest that the bacteria that mediate inflammation do not remain confined only to the gum tissue, but can enter the bloodstream and spread, thus spreading the infection and having a whole-body effect. This situation could cause damage to the developing baby, to the reproductive system and could hinder conception attempts. Constant maintenance of oral health is definitely necessary. It is important for the professionals involved (gynecologists, obstetricians, dentists, etc.) to communicate and collaborate on these issues. Dentists could advise on the correct hygienic maintenance not only to pregnant women, but also to those who are planning a pregnancy in order to avoid the occurrence of unfavorable conditions.
Force‐Balance Analysis of Stress Changes During the Subduction‐Collision Transition and Implications for the Rise of Mountain Belts

Mountain height at convergent plate margins is limited by the megathrust shear force, but it remains unclear how this constraint affects the topographic evolution and mountain building at the transition from subduction to collision. Generally, mountain height increases during the subduction‐collision transition in response to crustal thickening or processes like mantle delamination and slab breakoff, but the main parameters controlling how much mountain height increases remain poorly understood. Here we show, based on analytical and finite‐element force‐balance models, that the increase in mountain height depends on the magnitude of the megathrust shear force and the reduction of submarine margin relief. During the subduction stage, the shear force is balanced by the gravitational effect of the margin relief and the deviatoric stresses in the upper plate are low. When the submarine margin relief is reduced during the closure of the ocean basin, the effect of the gravitational force decreases and the upper plate experiences enhanced deviatoric compression, which allows the mountain height to increase until a near‐neutral stress state beneath the high mountains is restored. If the increase in mountain height cannot keep pace with the submarine relief reduction, the compression of the upper plate increases by a few tens of MPa, which promotes tectonic shortening and mountain building. Our analysis implies that mountain height can increase by hundreds of meters to a few kilometers during collision, depending primarily on the trench depth during the subduction stage and possible syncollisional changes of the megathrust shear force.