Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
EVALUATION OF THE EFFICIENCY OF PAECILOMYCES LILACINUS AND TRICHODERMA HARZIANUM AS BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS AGAINST ALTERNARIA SOLANI CAUSING EARLY BLIGHT DISEASE OF EGGPLANT

Alternaria solani responsible for early blight of eggplant is a worldwide spread notably in Iraq. The use of biological control agents represents the best alternative and eco-friendly approach. Two soil-borne fungal (Paecilomyces lilacinus and Trichoderma harzianum) were tested in laboratory conditions using the dual confrontation technique at different concentrations of conidia filtrate (10, 20 and 30% conidia/mL) and in vivo as potential bio-agents against A. solani. T. harzianum possessed the highest antifungal potency against A. solani with an inhibition rate above 50% at a concentration of 30% conidia/mL. In greenhouse experiments, both P. lilacinus and T. harzianum treated preventively on eggplant leaves inoculated with A. solani lowered significantly the disease severity index (31.61% and 28.08%, respectively). Obtained results revealed an augmentation of the peroxidase activity (4.84 units/g/mL/min for P. lilacinus; 3.88 units/g/mL/min for T. harzianum) in comparison with positive and negative controls. The effect of these two antagonists is limited not only to the protection of eggplant plants but also to the improvement of their growth by increasing the fresh (27.01% for P. lilacinus and 34.45% for T. harzianum) and dry weights (3.31% for P. lilacinus and 5.90% for T. harzianum) of the above-ground portion. Based on our results, we can conclude that T. harzianum could be recommended for biological control use.
COMPARISON OF AS, HG AND TL HIGH-FREQUENCY ELECTRODELESS LAMPS FOR DETECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION

Nowadays, there is an increasing necessity to determine the concentration of different substances in the environment in low concentrations, as more and more attention is paid to environmental pollution. This work is devoted to the comparison of main characteristics of highfrequency electrodeless light sources with different fillings for their use in high precision atomic absorption analysers. The spectral line intensities and profiles were studied in special design light sources, manufactured at Institute of Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy, with arsenic, mercury and thallium filling. Special attention is devoted to the UV lines of 193.7 nm and 197.2 nm of As, 276.8 nm, 377.6 nm of Tl and 253.7 nm of Hg spectral lines. The intensities and profiles were measured by means of a Fourier transform spectrometer. The deconvolution procedure was implemented to obtain the real form of emitted profiles for further analysis, since in the case of low –pressure or cold plasma, the instrumental function is on the same order that experimental profile and it has to be taken into account. The instrumental function can distort the real spectral line shape significantly, for example, it changes the width of the spectral line that leads to the uncertainties in the determination of such important plasma parameters like temperature. The instrumental function can conceal a detailed structure of the spectral line, like the dip in the line center caused by the self-absorption (self-reversal) and characterizing the radiation trapping. The integrated areas, values of self-absorption, and other parameters were obtained and compared for all fillings as a function of working regimes.
An improved method for extraction of microbial DNA from alkaline-saline soil

A modified method for the direct extraction of DNA from alkaline-saline soils with minimum DNA fragmentation and a possible reduction in chimera formation during polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was developed. The commercial extraction kit Power Soil DNA (Mo Bio™ Laboratories, Inc.) was used as a reference technique. The method reported here was based on cell lysis employing ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), and cell disruption with mechanical force with FastPrep-24™ equip followed by one cycle of freezing at -40 °C for 60 min and thawing at 65 °C for 20 min. The extraction method was tested for allophonic soils with large concentrations of organic matter, fulvic and humic acids, electrolytic conductivity (EC) ranging between 2.6 dS m-1 and 39.9 dS m-1, and pH between 8.8 and 10.9. The yield of DNA extracted depended on soil type, i.e., DNA extracted from soil varied between 2.35 (Texcoco-2) to 3.66 (Texcoco-1) μg DNA g-1 soil. The proposed method in this study produced enough DNA with yield and quality for PCR amplification of 16S rDNA when bovine serum albumin (BSA) was added to the reaction buffer. The DNA obtained had sufficient quality and yield for later use for 16S sequencing or possible use in other sequencing technologies, e.g. whole metagenome shotgun sequencing.
The Effect of Amino-functionalization on Photoluminescence Properties of Sugarcane Bagasse-derived Carbon Quantum Dots

In the present study, amino-functionalized carbon quantum dots (N-CQDs) were prepared from sugarcane bagasse using a simple one-pot hydrothermal method. Both ethylenedinitrilotetraacetic (EDTA) & ethylenediamine (EDA) were used as carbon and amino sources, respectively. The emerging utilization of natural carbon precursors is critically essential considering its low cost, eco-friendly, and unexploited by-products (e.g., sugarcane bagasse), which may have sustainable economic and strategic benefits. The as-prepared N-CQDs were characterized using High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscope (HRTEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), UV-vis absorption spectroscopy, and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The influences of amine groups were investigated. The as-prepared N-CQDs photoluminescence intensity increased and quenched significantly with EDTA and EDA aminofunctionalization, respectively, was the highest quantum yield at 21.21%, 2.4 times higher than nonfunctionalized CQDs. Furthermore, the amino-functional groups can alter the CQDs structure and particle size from 4.197±1.058 nm to 9.704±1.428 nm. Which is, the N-CQDs produced exhibit highly tunable photoluminescence and particle size, which are potentially applicable in diverse applications.
Prolonged Indwelling Foley Catheter Use in Post-operative Gynecology Patient Associated with an Increased Incidence of Urinary Tract Infections

BACKGROUND: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the common conditions and significantly contributes to expensive health treatment and associated with gynecological surgery which increases the cases up to 50% in women undergoing specific reconstructive procedures. Besides that, one indicator of surgical quality was postoperative UTI occurrence. AIM: This study aims to assess the relationship between Foley catheter usage and UTIs after gynecological surgery with a urinary catheter. METHODS: A total of 48 subjects examined at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Universitas Sumatera Utara Hospital, and Haji Adam Malik General Hospital, Medan, from June to September 2020. Subjects were performed urinalysis 8 days after surgery, or earlier if UTI symptoms occur. Personal data and illness data were taken from medical records. Statistical analysis was done using the Chi-square-based test. RESULTS: There was a significant difference of urine leukocytes in subjects with indwelled catheter for 24–36 h compared to subjects with 36–48 h of catheterization (p = 0.01). The 36–48 h group has a 2.15 odds of developing UTI compared to 24–36 h group (p = 0.01). CONCLUSION: This study found that prolonged indwelling Foley catheter usage may increase the risk of UTI after gynecology surgery. Edited by: Ksenija Bogoeva-Kostovska Citation: Ardiansyah E, Lubis AT, Syahputra MI. Prolonged Indwelling Foley Catheter Use in Post-operative Gynecology Patient Associated with an Increased Incidence of Urinary Tract Infections. Open Access Maced J Med Sci. 2021 Jun 15; 9(T3):258-261. https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2021. 6288
Prevention of Kidneys Failure in Patients with Heart Diseases at Cardiology Institut of Abidjan

The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is high and it is gradually increasing. Arterial hypertension accelerates many forms of renal disease and hastens the progression to ESRD. Patients with heart diseases with medication have not enough knowledge about the diet increasing kidney failure risks. Methods: This descriptive study included 42 selected randomly patients with cardiovascular complications with hypercreatininemia. Food frequency questionnaire was used. Creatininemia and clearance of creatininemia measurement were done. Results: The results of food frequency questionnaire shown that patients with higher serum creatinine are those who drink less than 1,5 liters of water a day and/or those have not a good repartition in water consumption. Patients with higher serum creatinine are those who drunk less than 1,5liters of water a day and those (p≤0.5%). Then, Meals with frying induced more triglyceride production than meals with sauce (p≤0.5). Among beverage, sodas and homemade juices were most consumed respectively at 36.6 and 51.3%. These beverages were associated with higher serum creatininemia. After 3 months of nutritional advises, drop in serum creatininemia were observed. Conclusion: Lowering serum creatinine involved augmentation in water amount consumption and good water consumption establishing. It also recommends Sodas and homemade Juice reducing Sodas should be reduce consumption and promoting water drinking.
CONVENTIONAL ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY, AORTIC ELASTICITY AND LIPID PROFILES IN OBESE VERSUS HEALTHY CHILDREN

Objectives: To compare conventional echocardiography, aortic elasticity and lipid profiles in overweight or obese children with healthy controls. Methodology: This case control study was conducted on 49 obese or overweight children aged 4 to 16 years, equally matched in age and sex of control that were normal regarding body mass index. Echocardiography and aortic elasticity findings measured for both groups and lipid profiles measured for overweight or obese children only. Data analyzed by SPSS 20 considering 0.05 as significant level. Results: Most of the echocardiography findings such as LVDS(P<0.001), LVDD(P<0.001), PWD(P<0.001), IVSS(P<0.001), LVMI(P<0.001), AS(P<0.001), AD(P<0.001) were higher significantly in obese children whereas, FS(P<0.001), FS(P<0.001), AS beta index(P<0.001) and PSEM(P<0.001) were lower compared to healthy. PWD was higher in obese (0.51±0.08 vs 0.46±0.07) compared to healthy children. Among obese or overweight children, aortic diameter in systole (AoS) (p=0.025) was higher in those with high triglyceride level. LVMI changed from those who had LDL >130. Those who had abnormal LDL (>130) had lower value of AOS (p=0.017). Systolic BP was correlated with AD (p=0.007), Diastolic BP with AS beta Index (p=0.006), AoD with AS (p=0.002), with AD (p<0.001), with AS beta Index (p=0.001) and with PSEM (P<0.001) Conclusion: Heart functions were most at risk in obese children. Amongst obese or overweight children, PWD was higher, when all other heart function were similar. LVMI was higher in children with elevated LDL level.
Do Family and Institutional Ownerships Influence the Corporate Dividend Policy?

The difference of interests among shareholders that is dominated by controlling shareholders enlarges the possibility of deprivation towards the minority shareholders' rights. Therefore, a dividend is considered as a tool to reduce conflict of interests between both parties with the assurance of pro-rata distribution of the company's resources. Family and institutional ownerships have unique characteristics that are frequently found in Indonesian firms. Thus, this study intended to analyze the impact of controlling ownership owned by family and institution to dividend policy in nonfinancial firms listed in Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) during 2013-2017. The samples are chosen with the purposive sampling method resulting in 373 firms and 1.484 observations obtained. The data used in this study was secondary data from firms' annual and financial reports along with data extracted from Capital IQ. According to the regression results using the fixed-effect model, this study confirms the negative impact of controlling ownership owned by families towards firms' dividend policy. Whilst, controlling ownership owned by institutions shows that it has no significant impact on dividend policy. Otherwise, profitability, size, and leverages are proven to impact firms’ dividend policy. However, growth indicates no significant impact.
Short Teacher Responses in the EFL Classroom: A Corpus-Approach Assessment

Teacher’s positive feedback in the form of immediate succinct response is an indispensable motivational factor crucial to students’ oral production and classroom participation. The present study was intended to assess the range and authenticity of teacher responses used by a number of Russian teachers of English in everyday classroom interactions. The study adopted theCorpus Approachas a reference tool to verify the research data against a Corpus-driven evidence that isto examine and assess the authenticity of the most frequent responses given by the study participants (21 practising EFL teachers working in Orel, Russia, most of whom are graduates of Orel State University, andwhose teaching experience ranges from 11 to 25 years). The results indicated that the phrases the teachers used in the classroom differed from those native speakers use in similar authentic environment. The analysis revealed that the teachers did not resort to clear and concise positive reinforcement often enough to stimulate the students’ engagement. In addition, a finite list of highly authentic TRs was recommended for more frequent use in ordinary EFL classrooms and among would-be English teachers. Overall, both teachers in the field and trainee teachers need to be more informed on how and in what particular way to encourage their students’ classroom participation.
Diversity of lactic acid bacteria isolated during fermentation of indigenous cassava obtained from Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

Hutajulu IBE, Kulla PDK, Retnaningrum E. 2021. Diversity of lactic acid bacteria isolated during fermentation of indigenous cassava obtained from Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 22: 2561-2570. Traditional fermented food products hold a great significance in the routine diet of Indonesian inhabitants. The present study investigated the diversity of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) found in fermented indigenous cassava, ubi karet busuk, produced in Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The isolated LAB was characterized for their phenotypic, biochemical, and molecular traits, which involved 16S rRNA gene sequencing, determination of lactic acid fermentation pathway, and measurement of β‐glucosidase and tannase activity in the LAB strains. During fermentation, 15 LAB strains were obtained from the cassava. Among these, 93.33% strains were found to be homofermentative, whereas 6.73% strains displayed heterofermentative traits. BLASTn and phylogenetic analysis classified 15 LAB strains into six species, namely Enterococcus faecium, Enterococcus faecalis, Enterococcus casseliflavus, Leuconostoc mesenteroides, Lactococcus lactis, and Enterococcus sp. Among these, 10 LAB strains displayed β‐glucosidase activity, with highest enzyme activity of 7.13 U/mL recorded in L. lactis F14IS3. Interestingly, two of these strains also showed expression of tannase, with F6IS1 strain displaying highest enzyme activity of 38.23 U/mL. Thus, the study results highlighted the suitability of these β‐glucosidase and tannase-producing LAB strains to be used as a starter in the fermentation of cassava and other substrates such as vegetables, fruits, and legumes. These strains can also be utilized in animal feed, food, and beverage industries.
The phytochemical constituents and therapeutic uses of genus Aloe: A review

Aloe, the largest genus in the Asphodelaceae family, comprises 548 species, with A. vera, A. arborescens and A. ferox being among the most widely studied species. Aloe species originated in arid climates and cover various habitats, from sea level up to 2700 m, and from desert to closed-canopy forests. For human health, Aloe species are the richest natural sources. The biological activity of Aloe sp. constituents covers a wide spectrum. Most of the indications come from traditional, folkloric use and several have been verified by in vitro or in vivo studies. Emodin, the main phenolic component, has showed anti-neoplastic, anti-inflammatory, antiangiogenic and toxicological potential for use in pharmacology. Polysaccharides, with acemannan being the most important, are present in high abundance in Aloe gels. Acemannan has been reported to have applications in oral, metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, oncology, dentistry and wound healing. The effectiveness of Aloe sp. constituents on colon, liver, duodenum, skin, pancreas, intestine, lungs and kidneys cancers was highly studied with remarkable findings. Regarding the metabolic syndrome, Aloe sp. can be used as an antidiabetic and reduces cholesterol and total body fat. Constituents of Aloe sp. are nontoxic in experimental acute oral studies and are widely used in cosmetology and as bitter agents or consistence modifiers in food and beverages. Traditional Aloe remedies cover most human diseases; however, in order to gain legitimacy, the Aloe-derived drugs must have a well-established composition, with thoroughly investigated adverse effects and conventional drug interactions.
Jurnal Pemberdayaan Masyarakat: Media Pemikiran dan

Creative Commons Non Comercial CC-BY-NC: This work is licensed under a Jurnal Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits noncomercial use, reproduction, and distribution of the work whitout further permission provided the original work is attributed as spesified on the Jurnal Pemberdayaan Masyarakat: Media Pemikiran dan Dakwah Pembangunan and Open Access pages. The Potential of Community-Based Nomadic Tourism Development: Insight from Three Case Study in Yogyakarta
The Cyclicality of Job Creation with Multiple Offers

In search of a job, a worker may receive more than one offer. This paper studies the interaction between multiple offers and job creation over the business cycle. Theoretically, I endogenize multiple offers and the wage offer distribution in a Diamond-MortensenPissarides framework. The model predicts that both the fraction of new hires with multiple offers and the share of high-wage vacancies posted by firms are procyclical, the latter implies recessions reduce the quality of vacancies available to job seekers. Empirically, I present evidence consistent with both predictions. The findings contribute to the understanding of the sullying effect of recessions.
The Supplementation of Urea Molasses Multi-nutrient Moringa Block (UM3B) on the Diameter and Total Follicle in Balinese Cows

Article history: Received 22 December 2020 Revised 5 January 2021 Accepted 2 Juny 2021 Available online 7 Juny 2021 The research of the aim to analyze giving of urea molasses multi-nutrient moringa block (UM3B) to the amount and diameter of follicles in crossbred cattle. A total of 10 cows were used study. all cows were divided two groups, one group consist of 5 crossbreed cows. Group one was given UM3B, and group two was not given UM3B (control). The result of this study about total of follicle was significant different (P > 0,05) between group one (with UM3B) and group two (control) without UM3B, whereas, the diameters of the follicles was no significant different (P <0,05) among group one with UM3B and group two without UM3B, but trend of diameter of follicle show batter with group one. The conclusion of study was the use of urea molasses multi-nutrient moringa block (UM3B) giving a positive impact on total of follicular growth in the right and left ovary.
Clinical, sociodemographic profile and predictors of death in intensive care unit

Resumo: Objetivo: identificar o perfil sociodemográfico e clínico dos pacientes de unidade de terapia intensiva do interior do Brasil e caracterizar os óbitos e os seus fatores preditores. Método: estudo transversal realizado a partir da análise documental de prontuários de amostra aleatória de pacientes em cuidados intensivos. Foram coletados dados entre 2016 e 2018 utilizando instrumento padronizado. Análise descritiva realizada comparando óbitos e sobreviventes. Utilizou-se regressão multivariável para identificação dos preditores do óbito. Resultados: considerando os 259 pacientes analisados, ocorreram 231 mortes (89,2%). Entre os óbitos, predominaram o sexo feminino (55,4%), raça branca (75,3%) e baixa escolaridade (66,7%). As variáveis idade avançada, insuficiência cardíaca e infecção pelo vírus da imunodeficiência humana adquirida foram consideradas preditores do óbito. Conclusão: evidenciou-se a caracterização dos pacientes atendidos na terapia intensiva, assim como a identificação de sujeitos com maior risco de morte, fornecendo subsídios para a elaboração de estratégias efetivas de prevenção do óbito. Descritores: Perfil de Saúde; Mortalidade; Fatores de Risco; Unidades de Terapia Intensiva; Cuidados Críticos
Sexual Risk Behavior Among Youths of Nepal: Further analysis of Nepal Demographic Health Survey 2016

Introduction Safe and healthy sexual behavior, including reproductive choice, not only play a key role in young people’s health and wellbeing but are also salient public health issues [1]. The physical, sexual, psychological and social developmental changes occur during the transition from childhood to adulthood, these changes provide both opportunity and risk for healthy development; and one of those risks include sexual risk behaviors [2]. Sexual risk behaviors include premarital sex, early sexual initiation, unprotected sexual intercourse, sex with multiple partners, and unprotected sex with partners who are potential carriers of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) [3]. Sex at an early age may harm the mental development of youth in several forms with a possible exchange of sexually transmitted diseases and getting pregnant at an early age [4]. Sexually active youths, aged 15–24 years are at a greater risk of experiencing adReceived: 22 July 2020
Solvent extraction of praseodymium using different extractants – a synergistic study

ABSTRACT The extraction of praseodymium was investigated from chloride media using different extractants such as D2EHPA, PC88A, Cyanex 272, Cyanex 921, Cyanex 923, Cyanex 301, Cyanex 302, LIX 84I, LIX 622N, Alamine 336, Aliquat 336 and their mixtures. The synergistic effect of Cyanex 272, Cyanex 921, Cyanex 923, Cyanex 301 and Cyanex 302 were studied with each other. Among all the combinations, the mixtures of Cyanex 921-Cyanex 301 and Cyanex 923-Cyanex 301 showed the synergistic effect on the extraction of praseodymium. Solvent extraction of Pr was carried out with the mixture of 0.5 M Cyanex 301 and 0.5 M Cyanex 923. The McCabe-Thiele diagram indicated the quantitative extraction of Pr in two counter-current stages at an A:O phase ratio of 1:2. The two-stage counter-current simulation study showed 94% of extraction efficiency.