Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
GROWTH RESPONSE OF COBB 500 BROILER CHICKS FED LOW PHOSPHOROUS DIETS

owering dietary phosphorous (P) in poultry diets allows to reduce feed cost, environmental impact and to improve the welfare of broiler. 180 unsexed one day-old Cobb 500 were distributed equal in to 6 dietary treatments in 3 replicates of 10 chicks each. Current Ca and P recommendation of Cobb 500 broiler was considered as control (T1) for starter and grower phase (100/100). The rest 5 dietary treatments (T2-6) were formulated to meet (100/75-T2), (100/50-T3), (75/75-T4), (75/50T5), (50/50-T6) of Ca and P levels for starter and grower phase. Body weight, body weight gain, feed consumption, feed conversion ratio, carcass traits and economic efficiency were determined to evaluated and examine the effect of reduced levels Ca and P in broiler chicks diet. The results indicated that: Growth performance showed that, all chicks fed the reduced Ca and P diets (T2-6) didn’t show any growth depression. Besides it was interestingly obtained that all reduced Ca and P diets has better body weight gain and fed conversion ratio than control. Carcass traits (carcass% and Total edible parts%) were nonsignificantly different for all treatment group. Economical evaluation study indicated that chicks fed on lower levels of Ca and P below the requirements enhance economic efficiency. The results of the present study showed that the current Ca and P recommendation of Cobb 500 broilers could be lower than real requirement and needs to be updated. So it was concluded that 50% reduction can be possible in dietary Ca and P level of broiler diets, and this wouldn’t cause any impairment in broiler growth and carcass traits. In conclusion: The result indicated that broiler chicks fed on lower levels of Ca and P below the requirements had a positive effect on the economic efficiency of broiler chicks, without any adverse effects characteristics.
Extensive Dissection at No. 12 Station During D2 Lymphadenectomy Improves Survival for Advanced Lower-Third Gastric Cancer: A Retrospective Study From a Single Center in Southern China

Background D2 lymphadenectomy including No. 12a dissection has been accepted as a standard surgical management of advanced lower-third gastric cancer (GC). The necessity of extensive No. 12 nodes (No. 12a, 12b, and 12p) dissection remains controversial. This study aims to explore its impact on long-term survival for resectable GC. Methods From 2009 to 2016, 353 advanced lower-third GC patients undergoing at least D2 lymphadenectomy during a radical surgery were included, with 179 patients receiving No. 12a, 12b, and 12p dissection as study group. A total of 174 patients with No. 12a dissection were employed as control group. Surgical and long-term outcomes including 90-day complications incidence, therapeutic value index (TVI), 3-year progression-free survival (PFS), and 5-year overall survival (OS) were compared between both groups. Results No. 12 lymph node metastasis was observed in 20 (5.7%) patients, with 10 cases in each group (5.6% vs. 5.7%, p = 0.948). The metastatic rates at No. 12a, 12b, and 12p were 5.7%, 2.2%, and 1.7%, respectively. The incidence of 90-day complications was identical between both groups. Extensive No. 12 dissection was associated with increased TVI at No. 12 station (3.9 vs. 0.6), prolonged 3-year PFS rate (67.0% vs. 55.9%, p = 0.045) and 5-year OS rate (66.2% vs. 54.0%, p = 0.027). The further Cox-regression analysis showed that the 12abp dissection was an independent prognostic factor of improved survival (p = 0.026). Conclusion Adding No. 12b and 12p lymph nodes to D2 lymphadenectomy might be effective in surgical treatment of advanced lower-third GC and improve oncological outcomes compared with No. 12a-based D2 lymphadenectomy.
In search of sustainable construction: the role of building environmental assessment methods as policies enforcing green building

Abstract Over the past 20 years, building environmental assessment methods (BEAMs) have been promoted as a means to achieve more sustainable and environmentally friendly (green) buildings, as well as more sustainable practices in the building process at large. These schemes have come to be considered as effective mechanisms to transform building markets and are seen to play a significant role in the mainstreaming of green building practices. In many countries, BEAMs are now used as policy instruments and are increasingly being mandated across a variety of public, but also private, sector projects. In this paper, we examine BEAMs as policy instruments and explore their potential to affect change in construction. Drawing on the theory of strategic action fields, and using the case of HK-BEAM, we discuss the origins, development and application of BEAMs and the limited impact that their mandate has on construction practice. The paper concludes with reflections on the need to further our understanding of how the construction sector works and who has the power, and the will, to make changes in construction practice happen.
THE ROLE OF PLATELET COUNT AND MEAN PLATELET VOLUME DURING FIRST TRIMESTER IN PREDICTION OF PRETERM PREMATURE RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES

Background: The fetal membranes are the thin tissue that surround the fetus during gestation, and critical for maintaining a pregnancy to delivery. Objective: To evaluate the values of platelet count and mean platelet volume (MPV) obtained from maternal serum during pregnancy to predict subsequent preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). Patients and Methods: This study was a prospective Cohort study that was conducted on 300 cases of pregnant women at Obstetric and gynecological department at El-Hussein University Hospital. All patients met the inclusion criteria and were divided into two groups, Group I (PPROM group) that included 22 pregnant women with history of vaginal fluid leakage and diagnosed as PPROM and Group II (Control group) which included 278 pregnant women with gestational age between 37 41 weeks and without any history of complications throughout the pregnancy as a control group. Results: As regard the area under curve, cutoff and validity of PLT regard detection of PPROM, Significant AUC with cutoff >258 with sensitivity 83.3% and specificity 75.0%. The overall accuracy of MPV for detecting PPROM was found to be superior to platelet count. Conclusion: MPV is a cheap, rapid and easily applicable test for determining the patients at risk for PPROM. Due to multifactorial origin of PPROM, early detection of all patients with a single test is rather difficult. In order to develop an accurate and efficient method in the estimation of the risk of PPROM, screening strategies combining MPV with other biological markers should be considered.
LONG-TERM IMMUNOLOGICAL CONSEQUENCES OF COVID-19 ON HEALTH

SARS-Cov-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus) that initially came to notice in December 2019 is the agent responsible for COVID-19 is still spreading rapidly worldwide and it is presently a potent danger to the world and also to the economy. Patients with COVID-19 are still at risk of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), respiratory failure, and death. Those patients whose aged more than sixty years with comorbidities, children, and healthcare workers are highly vulnerable to this virus patient shows various symptoms most commonly cough, fever, difficulty in breathing, fatigue, sore throat. The infection could be categorized into three stages: mild infection, the pulmonary stage, and the inflammatory stage. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, it has been clear that infection caused due to SARS-Cov-2 might be responsible for the unpredicted long-term health consequences. In addition to this, it has acute respiratory manifestations, adversely SARS-Cov-2 also affects the other organ systems. However, there is limited to the management of COVID-19 related conditions of the extrapulmonary systems. After recovery, patients remain at risk for lung disease, heart disease, and mental ailment. There may be long-term consequences of adverse effects they observed in the course of COVID-19 and during its treatment. This review provided information about the extrapulmonary manifestations of COVID-19 that may impair the urinary, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, hematological, hematopoietic, neurological, or reproductive systems. Also, the main purpose of this article is to describe the current concern of the extra pulmonary complications that were caused due to COVID-19 and also to improve the management and diagnosis of these patients.
Psychosocial factors as predictors of quality of life and the moderating role of resilience among cancer patients in Lautech Teaching Hospital, Osun State

Quality of Life (QOL) is an important outcome criterion in oncology and is a major concern of patients with cancer. However, most of them have been conducted in Western countries, and there are relatively few studies of this nature in Nigeria. It is in this light that this study examines the role of coping strategies, dispositional optimism, perceived social support and resilience on quality of life among cancer patients in Osogbo, Osun State. The Buffer theory of social support, stress and coping social support theory serve as the framework for the study. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey research design. A purposive sampling technique was used to select participants for the study. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire comprising socio-demographic characteristics, coping strategies, dispositional optimism, perceived social support, resilience and quality of life scales. Data was analyzed using zero-order correlation and hierarchical multiple regression analysis. The study found that coping strategies, dispositional optimism, and perceived social support predicts quality of life. The study also found that resilience moderated the relationship between coping strategies, dispositional optimism, perceived social support, and quality of life. The study concludes that coping strategies, dispositional optimism, and perceived social support are significant predictors of quality of life among cancer patients in Lautech Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State. Specifically, resilience was a significant moderator of quality of life among cancer patients as it acts as a buffer for cancer patients who have low social supports. The study suggests that quality of life can be improved by helping cancer patients to develop more supportive social networks, high level of optimism, stress coping strategy and building resilience may help in developing wellbeing in form of quality of life.
Plasma Cytokines Profile in Subjects with Alzheimer’s Disease: Interleukin 1 Alpha as a Candidate for Target Therapy

Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the main cause of the neurodegenerative disorder, which is not detected unless the cognitive deficits are manifested. An early prediagnostic specific biomarker preferably detectable in plasma and hence non-invasive is highly sought-after. Various hypotheses refer to AD, with amyloid-beta (Aβ) being the most studied hypothesis and inflammation being the most recent theory wherein pro-and anti-inflammatory cytokines are the main culprits. Materials and Methods: In this study, the cognitive performance of AD patients (n=39) was assessed using mini-mental state examination (MMSE), AD assessment scale-cognitive subscale (ADAS-cog), and clinical dementia rating (CDR). Their neuropsychiatric symptoms were evaluated through neuropsychiatric inventory–questionnaire (NPI-Q). Moreover, plasma levels of routine biochemical markers, pro-/anti-inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), interleukin-1 α (IL-1α), IL-1β, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-8, IL-12p70, IL-10, Interferon-gamma, chemokines, including prostaglandin E2 (PGE-2), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1, interferon gamma-induced protein 10, Aβ peptide species (42, 40) and Transthyretin (TTR) were measured. Results: Our results revealed that Aβ 42/40 ratio and TTR were correlated (r=0.367, P=0.037). IL-1α was directly correlated with ADAS-cog (r=0.386, P=0.017) and Aβ 40 (r=0.379, P=0.019), but was inversely correlated with IL-4 (r=-0.406, P=0.011). Negative correlations were found between MMSE and PGE2 (r=-0.405, P=0.012) and TNF-α/ IL-10 ratio (r=-0.35, P=0.037). CDR was positively correlated with both PGE2 (r=0.358, P=0.027) and TNF-α (r=0.416, P=0.013). There was a positive correlation between NPI-caregiver distress with CDR (r=0.363, P=0.045) and ADAS-cog (r=0.449, P=0.019). Conclusion: Based on the observed correlation between IL-1α, as a clinical moiety, and ADAS-cog, as a clinical manifestation of AD, anti-IL-1α therapy in AD could be suggested.
The Role of Audited Benefits in Industrial Symbiosis: The U.K. National Industrial Symbiosis Programme

www.instmc. org.uk www.instmc. org.uk Measurement + Control Vol 40/8 October 2007 • 245 use of medium pressure steam to drive air compressors (van Beers, 2006)). An extension of such schemes over company boundaries is in principle possible, even though the techno-economic viability decreases quickly with increasing distances. This could however in principle be overcome with emerging integrated heat transfer and storage concepts utilising for example phase change materials. Material by-product IS covers the re-use of a wide range of solid, liquid and gaseous by-products. While recovery processes are conceivable for many materials, their application typically depends on measurement and control, and preferably reduction or elimination of minor elements from the by-product stream. Gaseous streams may require selective and efficient concentration of certain materials whilst better process controls in hot processes can be required to manage hazardous emissions that can occur from the use of alternative fuels and raw materials. There may also be a future role in monitoring and controlling low-level contaminants that may have high risk (such as heavy metals in alumina refinery residue).
Antecedents and Consequences of Green Human Resource Management in Oil and Gas Companies of Pakistan

Objective: The objective of this study is to look at the causes and consequences of green human resource management in Pakistani oil and gas companies. Methodology: The data is collected from Pakistani oil and gas corporations. The reason for concentrating on this business is that it practices the most environmentally friendly labor practices of any other The PLS approach is used to evaluate the data received from 121 managers. Findings: It has been found that top-level management support and environmental orientation are prerequisites to implementing green human resource management in this study. Second, it is also discovered that implementing green human resource management increase employee happiness, organizational commitment, and environmental performance. Because it provides new insights into green human resource management as well as a roadmap for accomplishing sustainable development goals, this study is important both theoretically and practically. Implications: Employees play a critical role in helping companies achieve environmental sustainability because they are the backbone of organizations and a significant source of competitive advantage by implementing green human resource management practices, such as establishing environmental performance metrics, training employees and rewarding them for their environmental performance, this can be achieved.
TOXOPLASMA INFECTION AND PREGNANCY OUTCOME IN PREGNANT FEMALES IN SAUDI ARABIA: A SINGLE CENTER STUDY

Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii. It is asymptomatic in the majority of immunocompetent individuals who contract it. When T gondii infection is acquired during pregnancy, the parasite can be transmitted via the placenta to fetus, causing congenital toxoplasmosis. The present study assessed the seroprevalence of T. gondii among pregnant females in AlBaha, Saudi Arabia. Moreover, the aim was also to assess the consequences of infection during pregnancy among those females. Blood samples from 173 patients were used for detection of anti-Toxoplasma IgG & IgM. The results showed that 35(20.2%) were positive, of whom 33 (19.1%) were IgG positive and 2(1.2%) were IgG & IgM positive. Of the 33 IgG positive cases ten with history of abortion, two history of congenital anomalies, three cases with history of intrauterine growth retardation, and two cases with history of preterm labor. All cases consumed not-well cooked meat, ten had pet-cats.
Radioactivity and Radionuclide Distribution in Jabel Bawr Oil Site of Kirkuk-Iraq

Article history: Received: 30th Aug. 2021 Accepted: 17th Nov. 2021 Everything around us is continuously exposed to the radiation of the Naturally Occurring (NORM) such as cosmic rays and terrestrial radioactive elements. However but human and technological activities may contribute to increasing the effect causing what is called the Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (TENORM) In the present Radioactive Materials investigation, the radioactivity in soil samples from Jabal Bawr oil site of Kirkuk-Iraq have been studied using a high purity germanium (HPGe) detector. The specific activity of Ra, Th, k and Cs varied between 24.4-68 Bq kg, 11.6-27.2 Bq kg, 207.2-591 Bq kg and BDL-2.40 Bq kg respectively. The hazard indices (the radium equivalent activity, the absorbed gamma dose rate, the annual effective dose rate, the external and internal hazards, the Gamma radiation representative level index, and excess lifetime cancer risk have been calculated. The results obtained of some sites were found to be higher than the allowable worldwide values. Statistical analysis has been implemented to explain the obtained results.
Effectiveness of Neck Stretching Exercises on Neck Pain and Disability for Patients with Total Thyroidectomy

Background: Neck stretching exercises improves flexibility and neuromuscular coordination, reduces pain and muscle weakness, improves physical activity and encourages proper posture. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of neck stretching exercises on neck pain and disability for patients with total thyroidectomy. Design: Quasi-experimental design was utilized to fulfill the aim of this study. Setting: This study was conducted in the surgical departments at Benha University Hospital and outpatient clinics. Subjects: Purposive sample of patients with total thyroidectomy (60 patients) divided into two groups (intervention group n=30) and (control group n=30) during the time of data collection (12months). Data collection tools: 1) Patients Structured Interviewing Questionnaire to evaluate patients total knowledge, 2) Neck disability index to evaluate neck disability level after total thyroidectomy and 3) Visual analogue scale for pain to evaluate neck pain level after total thyroidectomy. Results: The mean age of both studied groups (intervention& control) was 39.20±7.45 &40.51±7.70, respectively. There were no significant statistical differences between them regarding total knowledge level during pre-operative period. However, it was significantly different during (postoperative 1 st week & 4 th week). There was highly statistically significant difference between both studied groups regarding neck pain and disability level in 1 st week postoperative period, while there were statistically significant differences between both studied groups regarding neck pain and disability level in 4 th week postoperative period. Conclusion: There were high significant improvement in the intervention group total knowledge level 1 st week and 4 th week post operative following the exercises program implementation more than the control group, moreover the study group had a lower level of neck pain and disability than the control group 1 st week and 4 th week post-operative following the exercises program implementation. Recommendations: Replication of the study using a larger probability sample from different geographical areas to attain more generalizable results.
Demonstration of Morphing Technology through Ground and Wind Tunnel Tests

Through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, DARPA, Morphing Aircraft Structures (MAS) program a half-span wind tunnel model of the Lockheed Martin morphing aircraft concept was designed, fabricated, and tested as a structural integrity element of morphing aircraft. The tests were conducted in the NASA-Langley Transonic Dynamics Tunnel (TDT). The model incorporated several technologies including integrated seamless wing fold assemblies (actuators and seamless skins) and a thermopolymer actuator. It was remotely actuated so that data was collected during wing fold mechanism movement, as well as during pauses at fixed fold angles. The model was representative of flight hardware in terms of materials and structural layout while meeting the requirements for entry into the TDT. Instrumented with strain gauges, accelerometers, and pressure transducers, data was acquired and correlated with aircraft design/analysis methods such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Model (FEM) methods.
Floating in Space? On the Strangeness of Exploratory Projects

This article deals with the management of exploratory projects and relies on a case study of the space industry to study their supposed strangeness compared with more traditional projects. Indeed, exploratory projects seem to be floating because they lack clear objectives, carefully defined work packages and phases, risk management plans, and so forth. We rely on advances in design theory to demonstrate that exploratory projects actually follow a different logic of expansion that can be managed. We conclude by discussing the contribution of the project mode to the structuring of exploration processes.
Kidney Function and Risk of Physical and Cognitive Impairment in Older Persons with Type 2 Diabetes at an Outpatient Clinic with Geriatric Assessment Implementation

Purpose Diabetes is associated with an increased risk of cognitive and physical functional decline that may impede disease self-management. By incorporating cognitive and physical function assessment, this study aimed to evaluate prevalence and factors associated with cognitive and physical dysfunction in older diabetic people. Methods The cross-sectional study was performed from August 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018. The patients aged 65 years or older with type 2 diabetes mellitus were enrolled and the disease was routinely evaluated by blood hemoglobin A1c (A1C), blood pressure, lipids, and kidney function measured by estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and urinary albumin-creatinine rate (UACR). Besides, cognitive dysfunction through Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE), and functional disabilities by Activities of Daily Living (ADL) questionnaire were assessed simultaneously. Results Among 863 patients (48.3% men) with a median age of 72.0 years (interquartile range or IQR: 67.0–78.0 years), 159 (18.5%) had cognitive impairment assessed by MMSE, while 40 (4.6%) experienced at least one problem in ADL. With different A1C stratifications, it was shown that both MMSE and ADL scores were associated with glycemic control. Patients with impaired MMSE and ADL scores were older, had lower eGFR, lower blood pressure, and higher UACR levels. After adjustment of possible confounders, it was shown that age and eGFR predicted MMSE and ADL score impairment. Conclusion By incorporating physical and cognitive function screening program into routine care at a diabetes outpatient clinic, our study found that both cognitive and physical function impairment were common in older diabetic patients, and their relevant factors, including older age, and lower eGFR. It was recommended that in older individuals with diabetes, particularly those with risk factors, an additional assessment of cognitive and physical functions can be integrated into routine clinical process to provide more comprehensive management plans.