Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
THE COMMUNICATION TOOLS OF TURKEY’S ARAB TRIBES WITH OTHER ETHNIC GROUPS: MARRIAGE, RELIGION AND MUSIC

This study analyzes the Turkish Arabs’s security concepts, intra-tribal marriage, cultural dimension of religion and their interactions with the other groups they live together through the example of Shego and Bidri tribes. The Arab tribes of Shego and Bidri remained in the area surrounded by mountains for a very long time and stayed away from the reform policies of the central government and the interaction with the rest of the world. Therefore, the ethnocultural identities of these tribes, which were recognized as a result of their rebellions that started with centralization and continued with the Republican administration process, exhibit an endemic characteristic and are influenced by the societies in which they live with. In these tribes, the local Arabic language, daily life, their relations with the religion and state are shaped as a result of their identity codes. This study reveals the ethnocultural identities and interactions of Shego and Bidri tribes, which are recorded just in the late Ottoman period and continue with the Republic of Turkey, on an anthropological and sociological basis.
Mathematical Connection Ability: An Analysis Based on Test Forms

This study aims to determine the differences in mathematical connection abilities of students between those who given an essay and multiple-choice tests. Mathematical connection ability as one of the learning objectives achieves through activities that carried out by students and supported by the efforts of the teacher in making this happen. One of them is through giving practice questions or tests. This research conducted by the quasi-experimental method. The mathematical connection ability of students measured through test instruments (essays and multiple-choices) that have been designed and validated by experts. This validation process involved four experts and 20 panelists. The study conducted in two secondary schools in Jakarta against 121 students. The data obtained will be analyzed using an independent sample t-test. The results of the analysis show that there is an effect of the test form on students' mathematical connection ability of 24.5%. The precise connection ability of students who have given essay test treatment was higher than students who have given multiplechoice tests. If the teacher wants to improve the mathematical connection ability of the students, it can be through learning habits by providing practice questions in the form of essay tests.
Effects of copper on the leaf morpho-anatomy of Rhizophora mucronata: Implications for mangrove ecosystem restoration

Abstract. Perez KLDJ, Quimado MO, Maldia MLSJ, Tinio CE, Hernandez JO, Combalicer MS. 2021. Effects of copper on the leaf morpho-anatomy of Rhizophora mucronata: Implications for mangrove ecosystem restoration. Biodiversitas 22: 2058-2065. Mangrove is one of the important yet threatened ecosystems in the Philippines. One of the reported causes of its destruction is heavy-metal pollution. Forest restoration managers recommend species that exhibit functional and adaptive traits in their leaf morpho-anatomy to restore degraded mangrove ecosystem’s ecological integrity. In this study, the morphological and leaf anatomical characteristics of Rhizophora mucronata Lam. growing in mangrove sites in Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines with different concentrations of copper element in the soil were examined to determine the species’ adaptation in copper exposed soil and its potential for mangrove ecosystem restoration. Leaf area was measured and leaf anatomical characteristics were determined through histological paraffin technique. The average leaf area of R. mucronata in the copper-rich site was relatively smaller than in site with considerably less copper. Further, anatomical characteristics in the copper-rich site such as thicker cuticular, upper epidermis, and hypodermal layers, thin mesophyll layers and vascular bundle, smaller and fewer xylary elements, and larger salt secretion cells indicate functional and adaptive traits. These structures may help R. mucronata tolerate the high concentration of heavy metals in the plant body and soil, suggesting its potential for mangrove ecosystem restoration especially in copper-polluted sites in the Philippines.
Effect of the addition of aqueous extract of garlic (Allium sativum) to the diet of rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) on the productivity and on the physical and microbiological quality of the meat

Garlic (Allium sativum), as a natural antimicrobial, has favored animal welfare, as well as the safety and quality of the meat. The objective of this study was to assess the production indicators and the physical and microbiological quality of the meat of rabbits fattened with the addition of aqueous extract of garlic (AEG) to their diet. A completely randomized design was carried out with three treatments of 28 New Zealand rabbits X Chinchilla (Oryctolagus cuniculus X Chinchilla chinchilla) each (LW 1 ± 0.6 kg, 30 ± 5 d); control group (food only), Rev Mex Cienc Pecu 2020;11(3):686-700 687 treatment 1 (0.9% AEG) and treatment 2 (1.8% AEG, sprinkled on the food every 3 d). Daily weight gain and food conversion were determined to occur during four weeks after weaning. Aerobic mesophiles, fecal coliforms, and psychrophiles were quantified in the meat, and the pH and color (B*, a* and b*) were determined, all in Longissimus dorsi, at 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 d of storage in refrigeration. A multivariate variance analysis (P≤0.05) and a Tukey test at 5 % were performed for the production indicators and the physical and microbiological variables. Unlike in psychrophiles and mesophiles, there were no significant differences (P≥0.05) in the production indicators throughout the time of conservation. No fecal coliforms were observed in any of the samples. The addition 1.8% of aqueous extract of garlic improved the shelf life by two days (total: 9 d) by reducing the content of psyschrophiles, without affecting the production indicators or the physical quality of the meat.
Two-dimensional Speckle -Tracking Echocardiography derived longitudinal strain in patients with Unstable angina and normal left ventricular ejection fraction

Longitudinal strain (LS) measurements by Speckle Tracking Echocardiography (STE) is a point of care imaging modality that had been documented to have a role in NSTEMI/STEMI and stable Coronary artery disease (CAD). This study aims to determine the accuracy of LS parameters in diagnosis and predicting severity of CAD in unstable angina patients with no regional wall motion abnormalities. It was a prospective analytical study in which 143 low-risk Unstable angina patients underwent STE. Based on Coronary angiogram results, the study participants were divided into obstructive CAD and control group. Patients with obstructive CAD (n 1⁄4 79) had significantly higher GLS Trans and GLS12 (¡18.2 ± 3.5% Vs ¡20.4 ± 3.2%, p1⁄4 0.001 and¡16.0 ± 3.5% Vs¡18.1 ± 3.0, p1⁄4 0.001 respectively) compared to patients with normal/non-obstructive coronaries (n 1⁄4 45). Both GLS trans and GLS12 were independent predictors of obstructive CAD by multivariate logistic regression. However, the diagnostic accuracy of GLS Trans (AUC 1⁄4 0.683) and GLS12 (AUC 1⁄4 0.687) were only modest. But the positive predictive value of grossly altered GLS >-16.1% was high (92.1%). Regional longitudinal strain (RLS) parameters were noted to be significantly higher in obstructive CAD group compared to the control one (RLSLAD:¡18.8 ± 4.8 Vs¡21.2 ± 4.5, p1⁄4 0.007; RLSLCX:¡16.0 ± 4.8 Vs¡18.6 ± 3.5, p1⁄4 0.001; RLSRCA: ¡18.8 ± 3.6 Vs ¡20.2 ± 3.4, p 1⁄4 0.031). Diagnostic accuracy of GLS in patients with low-risk UA is only modest. However, the subgroup of patients with GLS >16.1% have a high probability of having obstructive CAD and in particular multivessel disease and hence these patients can be subjected to CAG without further ischemic testing.
Head & Neck Spindle Cell Melanoma

Purpose: Head Neck Spindle Cell Melanoma (HNSCM) is very rare morphologic subtype of melanoma and unexplored comprehensively. The aim of this study was to investigate HNSCM’s incidence, general demographics, basic clinico-pathologic features, and treatment outcome and disease specific prognostic factors. Material and Methods: HNSCM cases were identified in Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results database (1973-2018). Results: A total of 2500 HNSCM cases with a median age of 66 years were found in the database. The Male-to-female ratio is 2:1. Statistically significant Overall Survival (OS) and Disease Specific Survival (DSS) differences were found were depending on age, gender, race, age, tumor location, SEER historic stage, T stage, N stage, M stage and pathological differentiation (p<0.05). In the multivariate Cox regression analysis, age >66 years [Hazard ratio (HR) (95%, Confidence Interval, CI) =2.785 (2.224-3.488), p=0.000, for OS; HR (95% CI) =2.140 (1.535-2.983), p=0.000, for DSS, age ≤ 66 years as reference], unmarried status [HR (95% CI) =1.254 (1.031-1.525), p=0.023, for OS, married as reference], T3+T4 stage [HR (95% CI) =1.330 (1.080-1.639), p=0.007, for OS, HR (95% CI) =1.577 (1.106-2.247), p=0.012, for DSS, TX+T1+T2, as reference] and M1 stage [HR (95% CI) =2.658 (1.385-5.101), p=0.003, for OS, HR (95% CI) =6.894 (2.122-22.39), p=0.003, for DSS, M0 as reference] were associated with worse DSS and OS. Besides, the non-skin tumor [HR (95% CI) =0.511 (0.366-0.714), p=0.000, for OS, HR (95% CI) =0.603 (0.366-0.994), for DSS, p=0.047 skin tumor as reference] was associated with favorable DSS. Conclusion: HNSCM mostly occurred in white people at 60~80 years old with predominance in males. The patient’s age, tumor location, T stage, M stage and marital status were independent prognostic factors for DSS and OS.
MicroRNA-185-5p inhibits hepatic gluconeogenesis and reduces fasting blood glucose levels by suppressing G6Pase

Aims/hypothesis: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are known to contribute to many metabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes. This study aimed to investigate the roles and molecular mechanisms of miR-185-5p in the regulation of hepatic gluconeogenesis. Methods: MicroRNA high-throughput sequencing was performed to identify differentially expressed miRNAs. High-fat diet-induced obese C57BL/6 mice and db/db mice, a genetic mouse model for diabetes, were used for examining the regulation of hepatic gluconeogenesis. Quantitative reverse transcriptase PCR and Western blotting were performed to measure the expression levels of various genes and proteins. Luciferase reporter assays were used to determine the regulatory roles of miR-185-5p on G6Pase expression. Results: Hepatic miR-185-5p expression was significantly decreased during fasting or insulin resistance. Locked nucleic acid (LNA)-mediated suppression of miR-185-5p increased blood glucose and hepatic gluconeogenesis in healthy mice. In contrast, overexpression of miR-185-5p in db/db mice alleviated blood hyperglycemia and decreased gluconeogenesis. At the molecular level, miR-185-5p directly inhibited G6Pase expression by targeting its 3'-untranslated regions. Furthermore, metformin, an anti-diabetic drug, could upregulate miR-185-5p expression to suppress G6Pase, leading to hepatic gluconeogenesis inhibition. Conclusions/interpretation: Our findings provided a novel insight into the role of miR-185-5p that suppressed hepatic gluconeogenesis and alleviated hyperglycemia by targeting G6Pase. We further identified that the /G6Pase axis mediated the inhibitory effect of metformin on hepatic gluconeogenesis. Thus, miR-185-5p might be a therapeutic target for hepatic glucose overproduction and fasting hyperglycemia.
A Meta-analysis of the Uncanny Valley's Independent and Dependent Variables

The uncanny valley (UV) effect is a negative affective reaction to human-looking artificial entities. It hinders comfortable, trust-based interactions with android robots and virtual characters. Despite extensive research, a consensus has not formed on its theoretical basis or methodologies. We conducted a meta-analysis to assess operationalizations of human likeness (independent variable) and the UV effect (dependent variable). Of 468 studies, 72 met the inclusion criteria. These studies employed 10 different stimulus creation techniques, 39 affect measures, and 14 indirect measures. Based on 247 effect sizes, a three-level meta-analysis model revealed the UV effect had a large effect size, Hedges’ g = 1.01 [0.80, 1.22]. A mixed-effects meta-regression model with creation technique as the moderator variable revealed face distortion produced the largest effect size, g = 1.46 [0.69, 2.24], followed by distinct entities, g = 1.20 [1.02, 1.38], realism render, g = 0.99 [0.62, 1.36], and morphing, g = 0.94 [0.64, 1.24]. Affective indices producing the largest effects were threatening, likable, aesthetics, familiarity, and eeriness, and indirect measures were dislike frequency, categorization reaction time, like frequency, avoidance, and viewing duration. This meta-analysis—the first on the UV effect—provides a methodological foundation and design principles for future research.
Seasonal incidence of defoliators on black gram and its correlation with abiotic factors

The field experiment was conducted in research farm BAU, Kanke, Ranchi during Kharif 2016 and 2017 for assessment of seasonal incidence of defoliators on black gram with relation to weather factors. The population of defoliators recorded namely, tobacco caterpillar (Spodoptera litura), Bihar hairy caterpillar (Spilosoma obliqua), semilooper (Trichoplusia ni) and grasshoppers (Khaoyaiana nitens, Atractomorpha crenulata and Diabolocatantops pinguis). The peak population of defoliators (tobacco caterpillar, Bihar hairy caterpillar and green semilooper) was recorded during the second and third week of August (32 and 33rd standard meteorological week) while the highest population of grasshopper recorded in the third and fourth week of August (33rd and 34th standard meteorological week). The temperature and relative humidity positively impact on defoliator population, hence the correlation of defoliators positively significant with temperature and relative humidity. The rainfall correlated negatively with defoliators. The multiple linear regressions analysis revealed that per cent abundance population of defoliators were recorded as follows tobacco caterpillar (50.4 and 75.8), Bihar hairy caterpillar (44.6 and 68.9), green semilooper (50.5 and 84.4) and grasshopper (44.4 and 74.7) during the year 2016 and 2017 respectively.
Interleukin-6 Relationship on Response of Effectiveness of Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer in Cervical Cancer Patients

Objectives: Analyzing IL-6 levels as a predictor of MBCT-Ca effectiveness response and the effect of MBCT-Ca effectiveness in reducing anxiety, depression and improving quality of life (QoL) in cervical cancer patients. Material and Methods: Randomized controlled trial experimental research with pre and post-test design in the oncology-gynecology clinic with 32 patients from March-August 2019 in Dr. Moewardi hospital, Surakarta. The treatment group, besides the standard therapy, was also given therapy MBCTCa 8 times. Levels of IL-6, EORTC-QLQ-C30 scores and HADS scores were assessed for pre and post-
Statistical relationship between workplace well-being and productivity

The paper focuses on the relationship between workplace well-being and productivity in the European countries. The so called Oaxaca decomposition technique has been chosen to verify the hypothesis of positive relationship and to quantify how the job-satisfaction may increase the productivity in the different European regions. The developed market economies are considered according to the four main social models (Anglo-Saxon, Nordic, Mediterranean and continental countries), while three groups of transition economies are distinguished (Baltic, Middle and SouthEastern European countries). It has been found that workplace wellbeing have a relevant impact on productivity in the European economies, but the strength of this impact show a positive correlation with the development level. Also a supplementary calculation is presented indicating that the impact is relevant both in the developed market economies and in the less developed transition economies. Keywords—Workplace well-being, productivity, Oaxaca decomposition
Efficiency and Effectiveness of Integrated Urban Passenger Transportation: A Case Study of Mass Transit System Services in Bangkok

The purpose of this research was to provide suggestions for improving the efficiency, and effectiveness of the mass transit system services in Bangkok. Using a quantitative research approach, the data was collected from 1,290 users of the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS), the Chaloem Ratchamonkhon Line (MRT), and the Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link (ARL), and was analysed using factor analysis, and multiple regression. The results found that for each route, the service quality, transfer transit, and integration of the service transit system affected the efficiency, and effectiveness in different ways. Thus, it is suggested that each route should develop the service quality, transfer transit, and integration of the service transit system for the improved efficiency, and effectiveness of the integrated mass transit system services in Bangkok. Moreover, there must be a central government agency which should develop the service quality, transfer, and integration of the service transit system criteria through the co-planning, co-designing, and implementation of the public services with the related agencies.
KNOWLEDGE, OPINION AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS REPORTING AMONG PHARMACY STUDENTS IN ROMANIA

Pharmacists’ contribution to adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reporting is very low in Romania. Knowledge, opinion and attitudes on ADRs reporting and pharmacovigilance (PV) were tested in an e-survey on social media among pharmacy students in Romania, based on an anonymous questionnaire. 138 students from 9 pharmacy faculties participated in the survey. 58.7% were students in their final years of study. Among all students, 92% planned to report ADRs as future pharmacists, but only 48% of students in their last (fifth) year and 37% in their fourth year considered themselves prepared/ready to report. Overall, less than half (45.7%) of the students have studied PV, and 95% of all agreed that PV should be included in their curricula as a separate course. Most of the students (94%) knew that they could report ADRs to the National Competent Authority. Students considered that serious (94%), unknown (90%) ADRs and those related to a new medicine (90%) should be reported. Most students considered that the purpose of ADRs reporting is patient safety (85%) and detection of unknown ADRs (84%). 80% considered that ADRs reporting should be mandatory.
Effect of Strategy Implementation Practices and Market Turbulence on SMEs’ Performance in the Nigerian Context

The turbulence of the market in which an organisation operates significantly influences its performance. This study, therefore, investigates the effect of strategy implementation practices and market turbulence on SMEs’ performance in the Nigerian context. Data collected from the sample of 200 employees of SMEs’ in Abuja was analysed with hierarchical moderated regression. The results show that there is a positive relationship between strategy implementation practices and SMEs’ performance in Abuja. The study also reviewed a positive relationship between strategy implementation practices and market turbulence. Besides, the study found a moderating effect of market turbulence on the relationship between strategy implementation practices and SMEs’ performance in Abuja. Therefore, the positive relationship between strategy implementation practices and SMEs’ performance in Abuja was stronger when market turbulence is high than the situation of low market turbulence. The study recommends that organisations should focus adequately on developing their strategic implementation capacity. Such capacity would enable the organisation to adapt to changes in customers’ tastes and preferences, which in turn will improve its organisational performance in the industry.
CO2 Capture at High Temperature and Low Concentration on Li4sio4 Based Sorbents

Solid sorbents based on lithium orthosilicate (Li4SiO4) have shown promise for CO2 capture at high temperature. Improved sorption properties can be obtained by appropriate doping. In this study, different promoted Li4SiO4-based sorbents were prepared by addition of potassium carbonate and binary/ternary alkali (Li, K and Na) carbonate eutectic mixtures. The CO2 sorption properties of the sorbents were investigated by thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) at different temperatures in the range between 500 and 600 °C and at low CO2 partial pressure (0.04 atm). The results showed that all the promoters used noticeably improved the CO2 sorption capacity in comparison to no-promoted Li4SiO4. At the optimum sorption temperature of 580 °C, Li4SiO4 with addition of 30 wt% of K2CO3 showed the best CO2 adsorption proprieties with sorption capacities of 230 mg CO2/g sorbent corresponding to a conversion of about 80 %. Besides this sample maintained its original capacity during multiple CO2 sorption/desorption cycles.
Phagocytic activity and the phagocytic index of milk PMN’s as a marker for diagnosis and monitoring of the therapeutic and prophylactic efficacy of antioxidant formulation in bovine mastitis

A clinical study was undertaken on bovine mastitis in the Kashmir valley to study the relationship between Phagocytic activity (PA) and the phagocytic index (PI) of milk neutrophils (PMN’s) and bovine mastitis. The PA and PI of milk PMN’s were assessed in mastitic animals and compared with normal, healthy, lactating animals. A significant decrease was found in the values of the PA and PI of milk neutrophils in clinical cases of mastitis as compared to the healthy control group. The utility of anti-oxidants in clinical management of mastitis was measured through the response to treatment with trace minerals such as Cu, Zn, Mn and Se in addition to conventional antibiotic therapy. Two groups of mastitic animals received two therapeutic regimens. Group I animals received antibiotics (Enrofloxacin 6.6 mg/kg BID for 5 days) and a self-formulated trace mineral anti-oxidant mixture at therapeutic doses for 7 days, while Group II animals only received the antibiotic (at the same dose rate and frequency). Therapeutic regimen I proved more efficacious than the therapeutic regimen II in the treatment of clinical mastitis, as evidenced by higher recovery rates, a lower number of mean days required for recovery, and higher PA and PI of the milk PMN’s on day 10 post treatment. For prophylactic studies, 24 healthy lactating cows were divided into two groups of 12 animals each. One group was supplemented with a self-formulated trace mineral anti-oxidant mixture at prophylactic doses for 30 days, which resulted in a significant improvement in udder health status in terms of the SCC, PA and PI of milk PMN’s. Supplementation with the antioxidant formulation played a significant role in early recovery and prophylaxis of bovine mastitis. Assessment of PA and PI of milk PMN’s could be utilised as an effective tool for diagnosing susceptibility to the occurrence of mastitis, as well as monitoring the therapeutic efficacy of different treatment regimes. key words: bovine mastitis; milk PMN’s; phagocytic activity; phagocytic index; anti-oxidant trace minerals _____________________________________________________________________________________________ DOI: 10.24099/vet.arhiv. 1108