Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Significance of Leaf Morphological Characters in the Identification of Some Species of Apocynaceae and Asclepiadaceae

The relationships among seven species of Apocynaceae and seven species of Asclepiadaceae have been concentrated on the basis of information derived from macroand micro-morphological characters of leaves. The macro-morphological characters of the leaves recorded important feature in the leaf arrangement, blade outline, blade apex and blade texture. Also the present study recorded one species leafless and one sessile. The outline of the petiole demonstrates that the studied species of Apocynaceae and Asclepiadaceae can be distinguished into four patterns (Half circle, half circle with 2 ridges, terete, terete with two wings). Also the vascular structure of petiole revealed four main types: A. One main bundle only without subsidiary bundles recorded in five species, B. One main bundle accompanied by one subsidiary bundle in one species, C. One main bundle accompanied by two (1+1) subsidiary bundles in five species, D. One main bundle accompanied by six (3+3) subsidiary bundles in one species. The study of leaf surface of studied species of Apocynaceae and Asclepiadaceae by using light microscope presented 15 different types of trichomes. Some species were free from glandular trichomes and others were free from non-glandular trichome beside the taxa which have the two types of the trichomes. The data recorded from the morphological and anatomical characters are used in numerical analysis and showed that species were grouped into two major clusters, the first one (I) consisted of one species; while the second cluster (II) comprises the remainder. The second cluster divided into two groups: group “G1” incorporated one species; and group “G2” divided into two sub group: sub group “Sb.G1” included seven species; while sub group “Sb.G2” have five species. This study support consider the two family as large family: Apocynaceae. The diagnostic morphological and anatomical characters of leaf appeared to be significant in differentiation between the species of Apocynaceae and Asclepiadaceae. A dichotomous indented key to the species is constructed. [Dalia G. Gabr, Azza A. F. Khafagi, Amaal H. Mohamed and Fatema S. Mohamed. The Significance of Leaf Morphological Characters in the Identification of Some Species of Apocynaceae and Asclepiadaceae. J Am Sci 2015;11(6):61-70]. (ISSN: 1545-1003). http://www.jofamericanscience. org. 9
Microbial, biochemical and hematological indices of antiretroviral (ART) treatment naïve human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seropositive patients

The aim of the study was to investigate the efficacy of the use of microbial, biochemical, and hematological indices as diagnostic and prognostic parameters of antiretroviral therapy (ART) naïve human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seropositive patients. The experimental design was a single factor completely randomized design (CRD). Twenty (n=20) healthy seronegative human subjects (control) and fifty (n=50) HIV seropositive patients were subjected to in vitro qualitative HIV-1/HIV-2 assay, HIV viral load (vl) test, CD4+ T lymphocyte cells count, serum albumin (A), serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), serum total bilirubin (Tb), serum total cholesterol (C), serum triglyceride (T), Hemoglobin (Hb) tests, and blood group and genotype tests (of the HIV seropositive patients) . Results on the HIV-1/HIV-2 assay: 35 (70%) HIV-2 seropositive patients, 3(6%) HIV-1/HIV-2 co-infection patients, 12(24%) HIV-1 seropositive patients. Results recorded of the control group and HIV positive patients, expressed as mean ± standard error (S.E) (unit) were as follows : vl (0.0 ± 0) and (400 ±70) (copies/ml), CD4+ (1100 ± 100) and (350 ± 50) (/μL), A (4.45±0.1) and (2.81 ±0.05) (g/dl), AST (8.3±0.7) and (40.3±0.7) (U/l), Tb (0.62±0.2) and (2.10±0.3) (mg/dl), C (165 ± 3.4) and (100.8 ± 0.3) (mg/dl), T (125.8±4.7) and (150.8±1.7) (mg/dl), Hb (14.25 ±0.1) and (8.1 ± 0.3) (g/dl), respectively. Blood group and genotype test results (n=50): A=6(12%), B= 5(10%), AB=4(8%), O=35(70%); AA=10(20%), AS=40(80%). The mean values of vl, AST, Tb and T were significantly higher (p<0.05), but those of CD4+, A, C and Hb were significantly lower (p<0.05) in the HIV seropositive patients compared with the control. The statistical regression and correlation between HIV viral copies/ml and Hb (g/dl) of HIV seropositive patients were significant (p<0.05)(r = 0.985), regression equation: Ŷ (copies/ml) = 160000 – 19703.704xi (g/dl). Incidence of HIV infection correlated positively and significantly (p<0.05) with significant increase (p<0.05) in vl, AST, Tb, T and significant decrease (p<0.05) in C, CD4+, A and Hb of the ART treatment naïve HIV seropositive patients. These significant differences/alterations could be used as effective criteria/yardstick for the diagnosis and prognosis of HIV infection.
Factors Influencing Implementation of Safety Policies in Secondary Schools in Kenya

Safety in learning institutions is increasingly becoming an issue of great concern in Kenya and globally. However, implementation of safety policies is being hampered by a variety of factors. This study looked into the factors that influence the implementation of safety policies in secondary schools in Kenya. A mixed design was used in this study. Eighteen National schools were purposively selected to participate in the study. Stratified random sampling was used to select 6 schools. The total sample was 436 respondents including 6 head teachers, 120 class teachers, 300 students, 6 watchmen, and 4 Quality Assurance and Standards Officers (QASOs). Questionnaires, Interview and observation schedules were used for data collection. Quantitative data was analyzed by use of descriptive statistics while Qualitative as themes emerged. The findings indicated that implementation of safety measures in National Secondary Schools has affected by a variety of factors.
Synthesis and characterization of Silver Nanoparticles

Antonino Mazzonello 1,2 , Vasilis V. Valdramidis 3,4 ,Claude Farrugia 2 , Joseph N. Grima 1,2 And Ruben Gatt 1, * 1 Metamaterials Unit, Faculty of Science, University of Malta,Malta 2 Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malta,Malta 3 Department of Food Studies & Environmental Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Malta,Malta 4 Centre for Molecular Medicine and Biobanking, University of Malta,Malta
Storage Studies of Aloe vera Juice Incorporated Peda

The present research was intended to study the feasibility of incorporation of Aloe vera juice in different ratios for preparation of Aloe vera incorporated peda and assess their storage life at ambient room temperature. The peda samples were analyzed for chemical quality attributes (moisture, protein and acidity) and microbial quality attributes (total plate count and yeast and mould count) during storage at room temperature (37±1°C). The analysis was carried out on 0th, 3rd, 5th and 7th days of storage. A reducing trend was observed in moisture content and increasing trend was observed in acidity content during the storage of peda samples at room temperature over a period of 7 days. The microbial analysis revealed that both total plate count and, yeast and mould count decreased with the increased incorporation of juice. During storage however, both the counts increased.
The effect of nifedipine GITS on outcomes in patients with previous myocardial infarction: a subgroup analysis of the INSIGHT study

Post-myocardial infarction (Ml) patients have a higher risk for subsequent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events than the average population. This study was to test the effects on outcomes of nifedipine GITS compared to the diuretic combination co-amilozide in hypertensive patients with a history of Ml on outcomes (subset of the INSIGHT study). The multinational, randomised, double-blind International Nifedipine GITS Study: Intervention as a Goal in Hypertension Treatment (INSIGHT) study compared the treatment effects of nifedipine GITS 30 mg and co-amilozide (hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg plus amiloride 2.5 mg) in hypertensive patients aged 55-80 years with a blood pressure of 150/95 mmHg (or 160 mmHg systolic). This pre-specified subanalysis was performed in patients with a history of Ml. The primary outcome was a composite of cardiovascular death, non-fatal stroke, Ml, and heart failure. Of 6,321 randomised patients, 383 (6.1%) had a previous Ml. The percentage of primary outcomes in post-MI patients did not differ between the two treatment groups (14.9%). The number of post-MI patients with composite secondary outcomes was 53 (27.2%) in the nifedipine GITS group and 60 (31.9%) in the co-amilozide group. The incidence rates of primary and secondary outcomes were higher in patients with a previous Ml than in patients without a history of Ml. For the randomised use of nifedipine GITS and co-amilozide in hypertensive patients with a previous Ml, the choice seemed unimportant for outcomes and blood pressure lowering. The results of this subgroup analysis are consistent with INSIGHT's overall findings of no significant differences in efficacy, suggesting that post-MI hypertensive patients are no more likely to suffer further events when treated with long-acting nifedipine than on co-amilozide.
INTERRELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OBESITY AND DENTAL CARIES

Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between the body mass index and dental caries amongst the out patient population of Saveetha Dental College. Background: Dental caries is a multifactorial disease which is one of the most common infectious diseases occurring in the oral cavity. It refers to the demineralisation of the tooth by the bacteria. In recent times, due to the change in lifestyle and decrease in physic activity, the incidence of obesity is fast growing. Obesity occurs due to an imbalance in the caloric intake and energy expenditure. The bodies functioning is affected in various ways due to obesity. Materials and Methods: The present study was conducted amongst 70 out patients, 35 male and 35 female, visiting saveetha dental college, chennai. The height of the subjects was calculated using a standard inch tape in Centimeters, and the weight was measured using a unicaliberated weighing machine in KiloGrams. The Body Mass Index of the subjects were then calculated using the height and weight. DMFT index was used to assess dental caries status in the subjects. The collected data was then analysed using SPSS software. Results: There was no relationship between obesity and dental caries. Obesity has reached global epidemic proportions, with more than 1 billion adults overweight clinically obeseaffecting virtually all ages and socio economic groups. (2) Dentists must be aware of how nutrition impacts on general and oral health and how dental treatment can impact on the patient’s nutritional status (Romito, 2003). There is a growing awareness and sources of evidence of associations between higher and Sweetened Beverages consumption and poorer general and oral health outcomes across a range of measures, including dental caries and obesity. (3) Dental caries is a multifactorial infectious disease (Selwitz et al, 2007) the onset of which is influenced by oral hygiene, diet composition and frequency, socioeconomic status, salivary immunoglobulins, bacterial load and (Cau-eld et al, 2005). Dental caries is one of the main oral health problems in both industrialized developing countries, affecting 60% children and adults (Peterson developing countries reported higher prevalence of dental caries amongst higher socioeconomic classes than when compared to the lower SEC’s, which was attributed to dietary factors. (Henshaw, 1974; Serwint strong evidence supporting the association of dental caries with irregular dietary patterns, quality, and the fact that abnormal dietary intake has been linked to the development of obesity at a young age, a link between dental caries and 6505, Impact Factor: SJIF: 5.995
HUNGARIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PATTERNS WITH REGARD TO GENDER

The rationale behind the research is the Hungarian government’s decision to introduce daily physical education lessons in schools. The system was expanded to all grades by the 2016/2017 academic year. It aims to improve students’ health consciousness and sports habits. Hungarian high school students’ physical activity, participation in competitive sport, body mass index and lifestyle determiners were examined with regard to gender. Altogether, 333 students completed the anonymous questionnaire, their average age was 16.12. Their Body Mass Index (BMI) was used to estimate the prevalence of obesity. The association between BMI and lifestyle determiners was analysed. 63.8% of girls and 70.4% of boys exercise daily or several times a week. Girls love individual sports, while boys would rather choose team sports. More boys participate in competitive sports (26.2%) than girls (16.5%). Both genders’ biology marks are better than those of students who do no sport. 46.81% of girls and 27.59% of boys have been on a slimming diet, and a high percentage of girls were on a slimming diet, even those with a normal BMI. The results suggest that despite having five physical education (PE) lessons every week, students want to get more exercise. However, a lack of time and fatigue prevents them from doing so. Most children chose PE as their favourite subject, but out of all sporting venues it is at school that they like doing sport the least. Keywords: physical activity patterns, eating habits, physical education.
Adult Haematooncology Cases: A Six Year Review At Lagos State University Teaching Hospital Ikeja

BACKGROUND: Heamato-oncology is a malignant neoplasia of the blood and blood forming organs, such as the bone marrow, blood cells, and lymphoid tissues. The overall goal of the study was to determine the frequency distribution of Hematooncological cases seen at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital IkejaMATERIALS & METHODS: This was a retrospective review of Hemato-oncological cases seen at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital Ikeja over a period of six years from 1st January 2001 to 31st December 2006, who presented at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital Ikeja. All case notes of patients seen at the clinic and those admitted through the medical emergency were retrieved and relevant data were extracted to a standard. form.RESULTS: A total of eighty-one case notes were seen consisting of 23{28%} each. of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Twelve cases {14.6%} of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, ten cases {12.2%} of Multiple Myeloma, seven {8.5%} of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, five {6.1%} of Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and one {1.2%} of Acute Myeloid Leukemia.CONCLUSION: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia was noted to be commoner than Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in adult contrary to Literature findings, Chronic Lymphocytic leukemia and Multiple Myeloma were diagnosed mainly in the elderly in keeping with other previous studies and Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is also commoner than Hodgkin’s lymphoma in this environment.
Incidence of Ureteric injury in complicated cesarean section and late complications

Background;Most common operation in gynecological department is c/s ,high percentage of c/s are complicated resulting with many early and late complication, one of intraoperative complication is ureteric injury and or ureteric ligation. Patients and methods:This study was done in BintAL-huda teaching hospital ,AL-hussein teaching hospital ,other hospitals of Thiqar governorate through 3 years between may 2011may 2014 on 34 patients get ureteric injury in a complicated C/S discovered either intra operatively or as an early post operative complication with confirm diagnosis by IVU. those patients correct the defect by re anastamosis with ureteric catheterization for two months then fallow up to detect any post operative ipsilateral renal complication. Results:We get 26 patient (76.4%) was complain from intermittent ipsilateral renal symptoms , colicky pain in nature radiating to the back associated with nausea and vomiting , repeated U/S showing ipsilateral mild dilated PCS with chronic U.T. I in general urine examination. Conclusion:Ureteric injury is a major complication in complicated C/S which lead to chronic complaining of the patients from chronic U.T. I and a sequence of ureteric stenosis in spite of introducing ureteric catheter, so we advise that in any complicated C/S we need a urosurgical doctor in addition to the gynecologist surgeon to avoid as much as possible ureteric injury. Key word: ureteric injury/cesarean section Aim of study:To assess the incidence of ureteric injury with a complicated C/S and late sequel of ureteric
SERVICE QUALITY AND CUSTOMER LOYALTY:THE MEDIATOREFFECT OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

Currently, the banking world is experiencing a rapid development, which leads to a fierceand tight climate of competition. With the increasing competition, maintaining customer loyalty has become increasingly difficult. Banks have to implement numerous measures including, among others, improving the quality of their services to foster customer loyalty. The objective of the study is to find out how the quality of bank services is affecting customer loyalty through customer satisfaction.A total of 316 randomly selected respondents were involved in this study.The result of the study shows that customer satisfaction acts as a mediator tothe quality of bank services that will lead to customer loyalty.
Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Related Risk Factors among Street Dwellers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Background: Epidemiological information on the prevalence of various intestinal parasitic infections in different sectors of the society and localities is very important to develop appropriate control strategies. Many studies have been conducted to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections in Ethiopia. However, studies pertaining to the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among the street dwellers are limited. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites and associated risk factors among street dwellers in Addis Ababa. Method: A cross-sectional parasitological survey was conducted among street dwellers in Addis Ababa, between October 2012 and March 2013. Fresh stool samples were collected from the participants and processed by direct microscopy, concentration, and Kato-Katz thick smear methods. The participants were also interviewed about knowledge of intestinal parasites and risk factors for intestinal parasitic infections using structured questionnaire. Results: A total of 355 participants, 312 (87.89%) males and 43 (12.11%) females participated in the study. The mean age of the study participants was 28.4+12.4 years (age ranged from 4 to 75 years). Nine species of intestinal parasites were identified with an overall prevalence of 71.8%. The most prevalent parasites were Ascaris lumbricoides (34.9%), Trichuris trichiura (22.8%), Giardia lamblia (9.6%) and Entamoeba histolytica/dispar (8.2%). Two thirds (67.1%) of the participants responded that they had no adequate information about intestinal parasites. Consumption of leftover fruit was significantly associated with high prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections (adjusted odds ratio= 2.9, 95% CI; 1.02, 8.22). Conclusion: The study revealed high prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections in street dwellers in Addis Ababa. Thus, any community-based intervention program of intestinal parasites should consider these segments of population, since they contribute to the source of intestinal parasitic infections for the community.
Effect of NPK and blended fertilizer application on Yield , Yield Component and its profitability of Sorghum ( Sorghum bicolor ( L . ) Moench ) varieties under rainfed condition in north western Tigray , Ethiopia

1Tigray Agricultural Research Institute (TARI), Shire-mytsebri Agricultural Research Center (SMARC) P.O. Box 241, Shire, Ethiopia | 2 Department of Agronomy, University of Fort Hare, PBX1314, Alice 5700, South Africa 3. Mekelle University, Department of Dryland Crops and Horticultural Sciences, College of Dryland Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mekelle, Ethiopia *Corresponding author E-mail: redai1000@yahoo.com
An Improved Random Forest Algorithm for Prediction of Protein-Protein Interaction

— Protein-protein interaction (PPI) is a combining two or more protein because of biochemical events in any living cell. Protein domains are functional and/or structure units in a protein and consequently they are responsible for protein-protein interaction. Many machine-learning approaches with domain-based models for protein interaction prediction and their feasibility are showed. In this study, we developed a domain-based predictor based on Random Forest (RF) algorithm with the CPRS method, it is based on cost proportional roulette sampling technique and create training sample in constructing ―forest‖. Moreover, the paper applied the theory ―A protein pair is interaction with each other when they are the same function and position‖. Experimental results on Saccharomyces cerevisiae dataset show that our protein–protein interactions predictor has higher than some model with sensitivity (81.7%) and specificity (73.6%).
EFL LEARNERS' PRAGMATIC LEARNING THROUGH CONVENTIONAL TEACHING AND YOUTUBE INTERVENTIONAL TEACHING: THE CASE OF REQUEST AT HOTEL FRONT DESK SERVICE Boonyarit Omanee School of Modern Languages, Philosophy and Civilisation, Universiti Utara Malaysia Hariharan N Krishnasamy School of Modern Languages, 

The present study compared the impacts of two methods of teaching pragmatics: Conventional Teaching Method (CTM) and YouTube Interventional Teaching Method (YITM), on the process of teaching request speech act in hotel front desk service to 60 EFL Thai hospitality students. To examine the effects of each type of instruction, the data collected through a written discourse completion test (WDCT) were later analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, and ANCOVA. The results indicated that both types of instruction improved learners’ performance of request. However, students who learned pragmatics through the YITM outperformed the group of students who learned through the CTM in using requests in situations related to hotel front office service in terms of the ability to use the correct speech act, expressions and vocabulary, the amount of information, and the degree of appropriateness. The findings provide insights into the facilitative impact of pragmatic instruction with YouTube and present suggestions for ESP teachers and materials developers.
Method for diagnosis of Mediterranean visceral leishmaniasis and Direct agglutination and indirect immunofluorescent antibody test

The objectives of this study were to compare the sensitivities and reliabilities of direct agglutination test (DAT), indirect immunofluorescent antibody test (IFAT), polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and bone marrow aspiration for the diagnosis of Mediterranean visceral leishmaniasis (MVL) using blood samples. Blood samples were collected from 67 confirmed MVL patients and 47 patients with other diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis, echinococcosis, toxoplasmosis and leukemia and; 10 healthy individuals as control group. MVL was more frequently diagnosed in children less than 2 years-old (44.8%). The highest sensitive diagnostic method was IFAT (85.1 %) while the least one was bone marrow aspiration (42.8%). The specificity of DAT (100%) was higher than IFAT (80.8%, CI = 66.3 to 90.4%). Comparison of the two serological methods revealed that DAT had a higher positive predictive value (100%) whereas IFAT had a higher negative predictive value (86.4%). The highest degree of agreement (agreement = 71.6%, Kappa = 0.13) was found between IFAT and DAT. Moreover, the minimum number of false negative results (1 out of 55 patients) was found when IFAT and PCR were applied simultaneously (agreement = 69.1%, Kappa = 0.09). Therefore, we suggest the application of IFAT and PCR methods in endemic areas of visceral leishmaniasis for early and accurate diagnosis and to avoid misdiagnosis of MVL.