Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
OSNA for colorectal cancer – Molecular detection of lymph node metastases for accurate staging

Increase accuracy with a molecular approach OSNA is a molecular diagnostic assay that allows the detection of nodal metastasis by quantifying the expression of CK19 mRNA in the LN. The suitability of CK19 as a marker has been demonstrated in a pre-evaluation phase where CK19 was tested on histologically positive and negative LNs and in comparison to selected markers (Figure 1) [5]. Results showed that CK19 is a very sensitive and specifi c marker for LN metastasis in CRC. Moreover, 98.4 % of the primary tumours express CK19, further confi rming the validity and specifi city of the marker for the detection of LN metastases [5].
Towards Vision 2020: Exploring Building Information Modelling (BIM) Implementation from the Malaysian Architect’s Perspective

Building Information Modelling (BIM) had gained widespread development especially in the context of Malaysian Construction Industry. Numerous initiatives had been initiated by the government and private bodies aimed to spearhead BIM efforts as well as influencing significant impact to the progression of BIM for the industry. In line with the strategic ambition, the Malaysian Architecture Industry hold a significant role as one of the key players of the construction industry. Despite the rapid development, the level of BIM implementation in the industry are still lagging behind as only few organization are presently adopting BIM into practice. Previous researches provided broader aspect of BIM implementation in construction industry holistically, but few concentrations in specific to the local architects. The aim of this study is to address the issues of BIM implementation amongst the architects by exploring the current implementation by the local architects. The method of collecting primary data is quantitative approach, where a questionnaire survey was created in order to study trends and opinions of the targeted population. The findings shows the current BIM implementation by the Malaysian architect firms are still in low entry level with majority of the architects displayed somewhat to moderate level of awareness. As the study revealed the industry is still in a premature state, it is recommended that further studies to be extended to the most impacted challenges as well as the strategic solutions in the current architecture industry. Keywords—Building Information Modelling, Malaysian Architecture Industry, BIM Implementation, BIM.
COMPARISION OF EIGHT TOMATO CULTIVARS ( Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) IN SULAIMANI GOVERNORATE

This study was carried out from (March to October 2014) at two different locations )Bakrajo and Kanipanka( in Sulaimani governorate to compare some chemical and physical properties and genetic diversity of eight tomato cultivars "Sangaw", "Early Person", "Dimond Star" ,"Guja Faranji", "Aljinan" ,"Egemen" " Heinz 2274" and "Sun" using RCBD design with four replications and the results shows that "Sangaw" had higher value of fruit equatorial diameter and lower value of polar diameter which gave it a broad shape, with lowest firmness . Whereas "Sun" had gave a long cylindrical shape and the highest value of firmness obtained from "Sun". Fruits of "Sangaw" cultivar was superior in their Lycopene, Total acidity% and pH contents . "Early Person" had higher amount of Ascorbic acid, whereas "Dimond Star" gave maximum values of total sugar% "Guja Faranji" was superior in total soluble solid (Brix %), total soluble solid/ total acidity and dry matter% . Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis was carried out on (8) tomato cultivars by (4) primers (OPB-18, OPC-08, OPC-09 and OPV-19). The genetic similarity among evaluated cultivars ranged from (0.4) to (1.00). The lowest genetic distance was (0.4) between "Sangaw" and "Egemen" cultivars which means that the presence of similarity is high, while the highest genetic distance was (1.0) existed
Natural history of two colubrid snakes, Elaphe quadrivirgata and Rhabdophis tigrinus, on Yakushima Island, southwestern Japan

Surveys on the natural history of two diurnal colubrid snakes, Elaphe quadrivirgata and Rhabdophis tigrinus, were made on Yakushima Island, Japan. Two color morphs, normal striped and melanistic, were observed in E. quadrivirgata, and the frequency of the latter morph was significantly greater in 1998 (83.3%) than in 1981 (56.4%). Regurgitated stomach contents of E. quadrivirgata consisted solely of reptilian prey, and the skink Eumeces latiscutatus was by far the most frequent prey item. This result makes a sharp contrast to those of previous studies dealing with populations of this species in central and northern Japan, where the snake preys mainly on anurans. On the other hand, examination of stomachs of R. tigrinus yielded only anuran prey. In Elaphe quadrivirgata, both snout-vent length and body mass in the Yakushima population were smaller than those in a population from central Japan, whereas the size variables for the Yakushima population appeared greater than those in the central Japanese population in R. tigrinus. Body temperature was significantly higher in E. quadrivirgata than in R. tigrinus.
The Partial Immersion Aquatic Approach Using Adjustable Weight Bearing to Improve Posture and Sitting Balance Adaptation for Children with Severe Cerebral Palsy

The innovative ‟Partial Immersion” Aquatic Therapy Approach was developed to enhance balance and posture during sitting adaptation for children with severe cerebral palsy who exhibit deficiency in those skills on land. Stable balance during sitting posture is one of the preconditions for hands function in activities of daily living. Aquatic skills learned during aquatic therapy were then transferred to a land environment. Therapy included the use of a treatment chair that enabled adjustable weight bearing in a series of 30 mm steps. A mixed-methods design employing a multiple case study approach (n=5) including quantitative and qualitative methods investigated the effectiveness of the proposed treatment. Cases were tested at pre-and posttreatment times (base-lines 1 and 2) and at a 12-month follow-up point. All participants improved posture and balance adaptations during free sitting on land. Water intervention treatments achieved the highest improved output result as measured per minute of treatment time. Combined water-land treatments achieved less efficient results and the land-only intervention achieved the lowest output results in relation to minute of treatment time. The findings extend our knowledge in relation to theories of natural selection, motor control, motor learning and dynamical systems.
Nest site selection, management and breeding success of Crested Tits Parus cristatus at Abernethy Forest, Strathspey

Crested Tits at Abernethy Forest RSPB nature reserve selected broad stumps and dead trees of Scots Pine in which they excavated nest chambers in the rotten sapwood of the trunks. Given the size requirements for nest chambers, only trees with a diameter greater than about 20 cm are suitable, as sapwood depth is correlated with trunk diameter. There was avoidance of the south-west quadrant of dead trees and stumps, despite the greater depth of soft sapwood on the west side of dead trees. Prevailing weather or sunlight may affect aspect selection. Nests occurred in old open forest and plantations where the density of the surrounding trees averaged 290 per ha. Mean clutch size was 5.5 eggs and nest success was 50%. The provision of potential nest sites by cutting ‘high’ stumps has shown that it takes about nine years for the sapwood to rot sufficiently for excavation. However, none has been used to date, perhaps because of the small trunk diameters. It is recommended that future stumps should be cut at least .
MEASURING THE SUCCESS OF E-GOVERNMENT SYSTEMS: APPLYING THE SUCCESS MODEL OF THE DELONE AND MCLEAN INFORMATION SYSTEM

The success model of an information system from an Iraqi citizen’s perspective was utilized to examine the e-government system in developing countries, exclusively in Iraq's environment. Partial Least Square path modeling algorithm was applied as a fundamental technique to analyze the collected data using a questionnaire of 160 citizens in Iraq. The proposed model was developed by modifying the updated DeLone and McLean IS success model. The proposed model consisting of the previous six constructs from the updated D&M model was integrated with trust constructs. Results empirically corroborate that ten hypotheses among the seven constructs are supported significantly, whereas the other three are less supported. Model constructs are affirmed to affect the citizen intention and satisfaction positively. The impact gradually decreases from trust as the highest influence constructs, followed by service, system, and information qualities. Trust is confirmed as the main powerful construct that positively influences the Iraqi citizen’s usage intentions. The managerial implications of these research results contend that the Iraqi government agencies, along with the system developers, must pay extra attention to the proposed model constructs that influence the citizen’s intention to use an e-government system, specifically the construct of citizen trust.
Comunidades de escorpiones (Arachnida: Scorpiones) del desierto costero transicional de Chile

En Chile, el orden Scorpiones esta representado por 35 especies, distribuidas en las familias Bothriuridae, Iuridae y Buthidae. La mayoria de ellas son elementos endemicos, adaptados a condiciones xericas. Nosotros estudiamos la estructura taxonomica de la escorpiofauna asociada a las formaciones vegetacionales presentes en el desierto costero transicional de Chile (25-32o S). Las capturas se realizaron con trampas de intercepcion y luz UV. La informacion de terreno se complemento con antecedentes senalados en la literatura y material de referencia. Identificamos la presencia de nueve especies en un total de 226 especimenes capturados, pertenecientes a las familias Bothriuridae y Iuridae. Los generos mas abundantes de Bothriuridae, representada por ocho especies, fueron Brachistosternus y Bothriurus, con el 55,4 % y el 11 % del total de especimenes capturados, respectivamente. En relacion a Brachistosternus, Br. (Leptosternus) roigalsinai fue la especie mas abundante, con el 38,9 % del total de los especimenes capturados. Caraboctonus keyserlingi (Iuridae) constituyo el 33,2 % del total. La mayor riqueza de especies de escorpiones, con seis y siete especies, fueron respectivamente, las formaciones vegetacionales del desierto costero de Huasco (27°52' S, 71°05' O; 29°24' S, 71°18' O) y del matorral estepario costero (29°24' S, 71°18' O; 30°34' S, 71°42' O). Los desiertos costero de Tal-Tal (23°52' S, 70°30' O; 27°51' S, 71°05' O) y costero de Huasco presentaron especies exclusivas. El analisis de correspondencia mostro que, para la escorpiofauna estudiada, el matorral estepario costero representaria una zona de transicion distribucional. Finalmente, discutimos en funcion de preferencias de sustrato mostradas por algunas de las especies presentes, algunos aspectos relacionados a la ocupacion del habitat
Floral Structure of Besseya and Synthyris (Scrophulariaceae)

The floral structure of Besseya and Synthyris was examined to clarify corolla variation and delineate characters for phylogenetic analysis. Inflorescences of both genera are racemes, although those of Besseya have more numerous flowers that are more compactly arranged than in Synthyris. Inflorescence changes may be associated with perianth variability, including the diminution of the corolla in B. rubra and its loss in B. wyomingensis. Besseya was originally segregated from Synthyris because its corolla is bilabiate and lacks a basal tube. The corolla bilabiation and lack of a tube in Besseya arise as part of the same evolutionary modification-a cessation or diminution of zonal growth in the corolla in the region of stamen insertion. The androecium of Besseya and Synthyris consists of two stamens, conforming to the prevalent pattern of tribe Veroniceae. Like most other Scrophulariaceae the synovarious, bicarpellate gynoecium has a paracarpous region in the upper portion of the ovary. The carpellary septa in this region appear postgenitally united.
Molecular identification of the Hyalesthes species (Hemiptera: Cixiidae) occurring in vineyard agroecosystems

The insect family Cixiidae includes economically important vectors of plant pathogens. Hyalesthes obsoletus transmits the stolbur phytoplasma (16SrXII-A genetic group) associated with a serious grapevine yellows disease known as Bois Noir (BN). Other cixiids are currently suspected to be BN vectors, and the correct identification of Hyalesthes species present in vineyards is essential for epidemiological surveys. This study aims to discriminate between H. obsoletus, Hyalesthes luteipes and Hyalesthes scotti by integrating their morphological descriptions with new molecular assays. The sole amplification of a ribosomal internal transcribed spacer 2 (ITS2) region was enough to discriminate between H. luteipes and H. scotti, which are externally indistinguishable. Alternatively, PCR‐restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) assays carried out on the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I gene (COI )w ithTaqI provided speciesspecific profiles for all three Hyalesthes species. These molecular identification keys proved to be fast and reliable and can contribute to broaden the current handful of entomologists involved in cixiid identification. Furthermore, these markers can also be successfully applied to nymphs, whose morphological distinctive traits are unavailable. The identification of nymphs greatly extends the vector monitoring period and allows the unambiguous association with the actual host plants. Thus, these molecular tools will help monitoring activities and the rational control of potential stolbur vectors. The same ITS2 and COI sequences have been analysed at an intraspecific level for H. obsoletus to identify possible different populations involved in different epidemiological cycles of BN. Both markers confirmed a high degree of genetic conservation within the species and could not characterise populations living on different host plants and transmitting different phytoplasmas strains.
Factors Causing Variations in the Number of Manufacturing Investments across Kenyan Counties

Establishment of manufacturing firms in any given location is expected to impact positively on employment creation and poverty reduction. Kenyan counties are no exception hence for them to continuously address existing unemployment and poverty levels, attracting manufacturing firms becomes an important venture. However, all counties are not endowed the same way leading to variations in the number of manufacturing firms they have already attracted. This paper investigated the factors that cause these variations. The study employed Negative Binomial Regression model and has found out that insecurity level, agglomeration economies, availability of water, availability of roads and cost of land causes these variations. On strength of these findings, this study recommends on the need to reduce crime incidents in order to boost investor’s confidence, enhance roads availability and also ensure adequate water for industrial purposes acrossthe counties. This can be done by availing more funds to both roads and water sectors. Further, provision of industrial parks with improved infrastructure around them will boost agglomeration economies for manufacturing firms and other investments. Also, since cost of land across counties may not reduce, leasing of industrial land to firms at a lower cost will attract and retain firms. It is envisaged that the recommendations herein will positively inform county leadership and if eventually actualized, counties will be on the right path towards addressing unemployment and poverty. Introduction Currently, there exists uneven distribution in the number of manufacturing firms (MFs) located in Kenyan counties as demonstrated by some counties having attracted over a hundred manufacturing firms (MFs) while others have attracted as few as zero firms (KNBS, 2010). This uneven distribution is further confirmed by National Industrial Policy Framework (NIPF, 2011), which indicates that MFs in Kenya has largely been concentrated in a few peri-urban and urban areas especially along Mombasa–Kisumu highway, resulting in disparity and un-equitable regional development. This is an indication that there may be barriers within some counties that make them not attractive to MFs as their preferred locations for investments. Stated otherwise, there exist some factors, which this paper investigated, that leads to variations in the number of MFs attracted across the counties.It is evident that Kenyan regions are not endowed the same way hence they exhibit various disparities (NIPF, 2011;Ng’ang’a and Njenga, 2010) which may be impacting in the number of MFs attracted across counties. The percentage distribution of the number of MFs in Kenya is summarized in figure 1 below. ARTICLE INFO Article History: Received 12th September, 2018 Received in Revised Form 28th September, 2018 Accepted 3rd October, 2018 Published online 9th October, 2018
PCR-based assay for the rapid detection of fumonisin-producing Fusarium species in maize-based animal and poultry feeds in Karnataka, India

Abstract One hundred and fourteen animal feedstuffs and eighty poultry feed mixtures commonly used for animal and poultry nutrition in Karnataka, India, were analysed for Fusarium contamination. The total counts of fusaria in animal feeds and poultry feed mixtures revealed a high incidence of F. verticillioides, being isolated from all positive samples. Most contaminated samples were maize pellets (71.4%), cotton seed (66.6%), maize powder (60%) and fine wheat bran (50%), respectively, while no Fusarium species was isolated from Bengal gram husk and wheat flakes. All the Fusarium species were identified by the PCR method using genus specific ITS and group specific FUM 1 primers. Of the 374 Fusarium isolates tested with ITS set of primers, all fusaria scored positive, whereas only 244 (65%) isolates tested positive with the FUM 1 set of primers. The specificity of the primers provides the basis for a simple, accurate and precise detection of Fusarium species that represents fumonisin producers, which are a considerable risk for animal, poultry and human health.
Effects of the supplementation with yeast (saccharomyces cerevisiae) on milk yield, and milk components of water buffalo cows from northeast of Colombia

Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of supplementation of the diet with a commercial yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on yield and milk composition in water buffalo dairy herd located in northeast of Colombia. Multiparous water buffalo cows (n = 24) in second third of lactation were assigned into two treatments: 1) experimental group (n=12) fed with 100 g/day of commercial yeast cultures (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and 2) Control group (n=12) without yeast, during two months. All buffalo cows grazed in same pastures during rain season (September-November; 2006). Milk production was measured twice weekly and milk composition was measured at half and at the end of trial. The addition of yeast doesn’t increase significantly the yield and milk composition in water buffalo cows but it find a difference of 0,57 Kgr milk/animal/day between groups.
ASSESSING PARTICULATE MATTER WALL LOSS WITH CONDUCTIVE VS. NON-CONDUCTIVE CASSETTES USED FOR AIRBORNE MINERAL DUST SAMPLING

Occupational exposure assessments for aerosols are commonly conducted by drawing air through a filter media, which is housed in cassette. Previous studies assessing metal and coal dust aerosol concentrations have shown a significant amount of particulate matter adhering to the inner cassette wall, thus underestimating the mass concentration reported from filter media. A common control strategy to minimize wall loss is to perform sampling with cassettes comprised of conductive material. The objective of this study was to assess the potential for cassette wall loss associated with mineral dust air sampling techniques employing conductive vs. nonconductive cassettes. Area total and respirable dust sampling was conducted in a primary rock crusher of a copper mine. In addition to analyzing the filter media, the interior of the sampling cassette was wiped with a PVC filter post sampling to quantify potential wall loss. Results revealed a significant decrease (P<0.05) in percent wall loss mass with conductive vs. nonconductive cassettes when sampling for respirable dust. A correlation was apparent (P=0.048) between wall loss mass and filter mass for conductive cassettes when using respirable dust sampling methods. However, no correlation was apparent between wall loss mass and filter mass for non-conductive cassettes when using respirable dust sampling methods. No correlation was apparent between wall loss vs. filter mass for non-conductive and conductive cassettes when applying total dust sampling. These results suggest that substantial (mass %) sample loss may occur when sampling for respirable mineral dust with non-conductive cassettes, and this wall loss may be mitigated with the use of a conductive sampling cassette.
Clinical Study Pain Relieving Effect of Intraoperative Chemical Splanchnicectomy of Celiac Ganglions in Patients with Resectable Pancreatic or Gastric Masses: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Background. Trials of intraoperative chemical splanchnicectomy during resection of pancreatic and gastric masses resulted in significant difference in a patient’s postoperative pain. +is study aims to determine if splanchnicectomy by alcohol neurolysis can relieve postoperative pain after gastrectomy andWhipple surgery. +e study explores differences in outcomes at first four months after surgery.Methods. Fifty-eight patients with gastric and 60 patients with pancreatic resectable masses were included (28 were lost to follow-up). Each randomized in control and intervention subgroups. Intervention subgroups underwent chemical blockage of celiac ganglions by ethanol injection at both sides of suprapancreatic aorta. Participants were asked to report their pain intensity according to the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at specific times. Result. +e overall postoperative pain of injected Whipple and gastrectomy subgroups was lower than the noninjected Whipple and gastrectomy subgroups (p< 0.001). +e pain-modifying effect of the injection was not different between Whipple and gastrectomy groups (p � 0.125) Conclusion. Splanchnicectomy is recommended for pain reduction after abdominal operations. Perspective. +is article presents positive effect of intraoperative chemical splanchnicectomy during resection of pancreatic and gastric masses on postoperative pain. +is is an easy, effective, safe, and inexpensive procedure recommended for all operable gastric or pancreatic masses to palliate the pain degree.