Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
CD44 and CD44 Variant 6 in Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Background and objectives: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a malignant disorder of lymphoid progenitor cells. Many prognostic factors are important for therapeutic assignment. The cell adhesion molecule CD44 is involved in pathologic activities of tumour cells and hematological malignancies. CD44v6 is an important isoform of CD44 family. It plays an important role in the growth and metastasis development in some hematological malignancies The aim of this study is to detect CD44 and CD44v6 expression in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and to correlate them with prognosis and other standard prognostic factors for ALL. Subjects and methods: The study carried out on 57 children divided into: group A“Â€ included 40 newly diagnosed children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who were followed up for one year and group II 17 apparently healthy children of matched age and sex (as control group). Each child was subjected to complete history taking, clinical examination, laboratory investigations in the form of routine investigations; CBC, Leishman-stained peripheral blood smears, LDH. Bone marrow aspiration, Myeloperoxidase-stained peripheral blood, bone marrow smears, Immunophenotyping on BM/PB samples determined by Flowcytometer for routine panel of acute leukemia. Special investigations in the form of; flowcytometeric analysis of CD44 and CD44v6 mRNA expression by quantitative RTPCR were done for all children. Results: CD44 expression was significantly higher in group I than group II (P=0.001) while there was no significant difference between CD44v6 in group I and group II . Significant positive correlation between CD44% and LDH level, total leucocytic count and bone marrow blast cell ( r=0.64, P=0.001 & r=0.62, P=0.001 & r=0.92, P=0.001) respectively, However there was statistically significant negative correlation between CD44% , hemoglobin(HB) level and platelet count (r=-0.93, P=0.001 & r=-0.92, P=0.001) respectively. CD44%, white blood cell count, Percentage of cases with lymphadenopathy and/or splenomegaly was significantly higher in children with unfavorable outcome. There was non significant difference between favorable and those with unfavorable outcome as regards CD44v6 (P=0.1) and there was no correlation between CD44 v6, HB level, platelet count, WBCs count, LDH level and B.M. blast cells in ALL patients. Conclusion: CD44 but not CD44v6 expression can serve as a powerful prognostic marker in childhood ALL associated with bad prognosis. CD44 high expression identifies high risk subgroup.
Investigation of Optical limiting properties of Azophloxine dye using nanosecond Z- scan technique

In this paper, the third order nonlinear optical pr operties of Azophloxine dye in ethanol solution was studied by nanosecond Z-scan technique. The measure ments were carried out at different input peak inte nsities of nanosecond Nd:YAG laser operating at 532nm. Both open and closed aperture Z-scan techniques were performed and it was found that the dye showed reve rs saturable absorption and intensity-dependent po si ive nonlinear refraction coefficient, indicating self f ocusing phenomena. The nonlinear absorption and opt ical limiting property of the dye may be attributed to t wo photon absorption effect. The third-order nonlin ear susceptibility and optical limiting threshold were also measured.
Influence of postharvest application of chemicals on postharvest physiology and vase life of gerbera var. Alcatraz

An investigation was carried out to study the effect of polyamines viz., spermine, spermidine, putrescine and salicylic acid and α-lipoic acid on postharvest physiology and vase life of gerbera. Chemicals were applied in the form of vase solution @ 10 and 20 ppm each. Among all the treatments, gerbera cut flowers treated with spermine @ 10 ppm showed maximum retention of flower fresh weight (38.01, 38.15, 24.27 and 21.88 g), total soluble sugars (34.95, 38.78, 41.15 and 33.72 mg/g), protein content (23.09, 26.00, 27.26 and 17.29 mg/g) and minimum electrolytic leakage (19.19, 26.26, 33.21 and 43.07 %) in the petal tissue which was at par with salicylic acid @ 20 ppm as recorded on 4, 8, 12 and 14 day of vase life. Further, phenols in the petal tissue (3.00, 2.62, 2.42 and 2.08 mg/g) were recorded higher with salicylic acid @ 20 ppm and followed by spermine @ 10 ppm. Anthocyanin content in the petal tissue (17.38 mg/g) and lignin content (6.55 %) in the stalk of gerbera were maximum with the vase solution treatment of spermine @ 10 ppm and followed by salicylic acid @ 20 ppm. Gerbera cut flowers treated with spermine @ 10 ppm showed enhanced vase life (16.92 days), which was at par with salicylic acid @ 20 ppm (16.50 days) as compared to control (12.08 days). Thus, the treatments of spermine @ 10 ppm and salicylic acid @ 20 ppm influenced the postharvest physiology of gerbera flowers and extended the vase life of gerbera by 4-5 days as compared to control.
Complementary Feeding Practices among Mothers in selected Communities in Zamboanga City, Philippines

This paper presents the complementary feeding practices of mother in Zamboanga City, Philippines. Infants and young children are at an increased risk of malnutrition from six months of age onwards, when breast milk only is no longer adequate to meet all their dietary requirements and complementary feeding should be started. Results show that majority of the mother respondents started the initiation for complementary feeding at 7 months with the use of water, juice or vitamins. The reason for complementary feeding is to have a healthy baby. Public health programs and policies should address issues concerning infant feeding processes for expectant and new mothers with short, clear and specific guidelines. A multidimensional approach that focuses on social, psychological, economic and personal concerns is an absolute prerequisite to ensure a supportive environment that will permit a mother to carry out the most favorable infant feeding methods.
Kenneth Blum 1,5,6,8,10,11,12,15*, Marlene Oscar-Berman2, Elizabeth Stuller3, David Miller4,5, John Giordano6, Siobhan Morse6, Lee McCormick7, William Downs B5, Roger L Waite5, Debmalya Barh8, Dennis Neal9, Eric R Braverman1,10, Raquel Lohmann10, Joan Borsten11, Mary Hauser12, David Han13, Yijun Liu

Kenneth Blum 1,5,6,8,10,11,12,15*, Marlene Oscar-Berman2, Elizabeth Stuller3, David Miller4,5, John Giordano6, Siobhan Morse6, Lee McCormick7, William Downs B5, Roger L Waite5, Debmalya Barh8, Dennis Neal9, Eric R Braverman1,10, Raquel Lohmann10, Joan Borsten11, Mary Hauser12, David Han13, Yijun Liu1, Manya Helman14 and Thomas Simpatico15 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Florida, McKnight Brain Institute, Gainesville, Fl, 100183, USA 2Departments of Psychiatry, Neurology, and Anatomy & Neurobiology, Boston University of School of Medicine, Boston, MA 02118, USA 3Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD and Amen Clinics, Baltimore, MD, 21202, USA 4LifeStream, Inc. St. Louis, MO, 63390, USA 5Department of Nutrigenomic, LifeGen, Inc. San Diego, CA, 92101, USA 6Department of Holistic Medicine, G&G Holistic Addiction Treatment Center, North Miami Beach, Fl, 33162, USA 7Integrative Life Center of Nashville, Tennessee, 37221, USA 8Center for Genomics and Applied Gene Technology, Institute of Integrative Omics and applied Biotechnology (IIOAB), Nonakuri, Purbe Medinpur, West Bengal, 721172, India 9Northwest Resources, Olympia, Washington, 98502, USA 10Path Foundation NY, New York, 10001, New York USA 11Malibu Beach Recovery Center, Malibu Beach, California, 9026, USA 12Dominion Diagnostics, North Kingstown Rhode Island, 02852, USA 13Department of Management Science and Statistics, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, 78230, USA 14Medical Director for Marion County Methadone Clinic, Salem Oregon, 97301 USA 15Global Integrated Services Unit University of Vermont Center for Clinical & Translational Science, College of Medicine, Burlington, VT, USA
The Role of rs 12979860 Single Nucleotide Polymorphism of IL 28 B Gene in Early Virological Response in Egyptian Patients with Hepatitis C Virus Genotype 4

Recently, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of IL28B and host response to pegylated interferon α (PEG-IFNα) and ribavirin (RBV) were shown to be strongly associated. This study aimed to investigate the relation between SNP at rs12979860 allele of IL28B gene and early virological response (EVR) in Egyptian patients with HCV genotype 4 (HCV-4). The HCV RNA level of 27 patients with HCV-4 receiving pegylated interferon and ribavirin therapy (P-INF/RBV) was assessed by quantitative measurement at baseline and 24 weeks after start of treatment. Genotyping of IL28B was done by PCR Amplification followed by SNPs of rs12979860 by Direct Sequencing using Automated Sequencer (ABI system), for all patients during treatment. The results showed that The CC genotype of rs12979860 was identified in 11 (40.74%) patients, 10 of them (90.9%) achieved EVR, while the CT heterozygous was detected in 6 (22.22%) patients, 4 of them (66.7%) achieved EVR and the TT was found in 10 (37.04%) patients and none of them (0%) was responder at 12 weeks. The EVR was significantly associated with CC genotypes compared to other genotypes (p<0.001), the TT genotype was associated with failure to achieve EVR. These results suggest that IL28B genotyping can be used to predict EVR in patients with chronic hepatitis C genotype 4. [Mohsen M. Maher, Mohamed A. Mohamed, Hanaa A. Amer, Tarek M. Yosef, Moataz M. Sayed, Maha M. Hussein, Sara H. Abou Agwa, Mahmod A. Hewaidy. The Role of rs12979860 Single Nucleotide Polymorphism of IL 28B Gene in Early Virological Response in Egyptian Patients with Hepatitis C Virus Genotype 4. J Am Sci 2012;8(7):50-55]. (ISSN: 1545-1003). http://www.jofamericanscience. org. 8
EVALUATING CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVENESS OF SEQUENTIAL MINIMAL OPTIMIZATION (SMO) ALGORITHM ON CHEMICAL PARAMETIZATION OF GRANITOIDS

Geologists have been facing the problem of identification and correct classification of rock types since time immemorial. In this study, we employed Sequential Minimal Optimization (SMO) data mining algorithm on the classification of granitoids such as granites. Granitoid data were obtained from previous works of thesis, projects and journals. The data were then subjected to data mining activities using the SMO. Briefly, results obtained from the study shows that SMO algorithm is suitable and reliable for classifying granitoid rock types based on the chemical composition up to 97% accuracy.
Linear Switching State Space (LS3) Model for Task Scheduling: An Analytical Approach

Task Scheduling (TS) poses a challenging problem in distributed systems such as multiprocessor systems, flow-shop scheduling, and project management problems in which there are multiple tasks and processors (resources), and the problem is to efficiently assign tasks to processors. The importance of this problem includes several aspects such as heterogeneity of processors, computational complexity of reaching a solution as well as theoretical performance analysis. In this paper, control theory is used to construct a modeling paradigm. The approach which is basically a switching state space model opens a possibility of using the extensive theoretical developments that have taken place in this field within the past several decades. In this study, first we show the role of nonlinear state space equations in modeling the standard TS, a suitable transformation is then devised to convert this model to linear switching state space (LS3) equations with nonlinear constraints, and then the most important aspects of a control-based system – the stability, controllability, observability and stabilizability – for the proposed method is analytically proven. Finally we inspected the robustness of the proposed model in a similar way at the presence of the changes in processing power and link failure.
Clinical Epidemiology of Neonatal Sepsis among Neonates Admitted to King Khalid University Hospital in Riyadh During the Year 2016

Background: Neonatal sepsis is a clinical syndrome characterized by systemic signs of infection and accompanied by bacteria infection, Sepsis occurring in the first 7 days of life is defined as early-onset sepsis (EOS) and that occurring beyond 8 28 days of neonate age as late-onset sepsis (LOS). Sepsis is the most common cause of neonatal mortality (death in the first 28 days of life); it is responsible for about 30 50% of the total neonatal deaths in developing countries. It is estimated that up to 20% of neonates develop sepsis and approximately 1% die of sepsis related causes. Sepsis related mortality is largely preventable with prevention of sepsis itself, timely recognition, rational antimicrobial therapy and aggressive supportive care. The organisms associated with neonatal infection vary significantly in different geographical areas and the treatment vary accordingly. Knowledge of local and regional health problems is a prerequisite for establishing an effective health care delivery system, epidemiological and statistical information regarding neonatal sepsis is the basis for establishing a sound intervention. Objective: This study was done to determine the clinical epidemiology of neonatal sepsis among neonates admitted to King Khalid university hospital In Riyadh during the year 2016. Methodology: This is a retrospective descriptive study relied on medical records of the pediatric department of king Khalid university hospital in Riyadh, Capital of Saudi Arabia, included all neonatal sepsis cases registered during the year 2016. Results: The prevalence rate of neonatal sepsis in king Khalid university hospital in 2016 was (37%), male neonates were exposed more than females (64.5%). Early neonatal sepsis was the common form of the sepsis (73%). Regarding residence of the families, majority were coming from urban areas (65%). Although number of neonates (54.8%) born at hospital and developed sepsis is more compared to neonates born at home, the difference was not statically significant. The common category of antibiotics prescribed by pediatricians in the hospital was the single antibiotics (53.8%) and the frequently prescribed single antibiotic was ampicillin (46%) followed by mixed antibiotics ribed (46.2%) and mostly in the form of ampicillin with cefotaxime (53.49%). Conclusion: Early neonatal sepsis is the common period of the disease with male neonates are more effected than females. the Neonatal sepsis occurred despite the place or type of delivery raising the questions about the contributing factors to neonatal sepsis. Recommendations: We recommend the hospital administration prove the process of data compilation and archiving. Antimicrobial culture and sensitivity test must be performed to develop an evidence based practice for management of neonatal sepsis in the University hospital.
Heavy metals assessment of leachate contaminated soils from selected dumpsites in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, South-South, Nigeria

The effects of leachate on heavy metals content of dumpsite soils were assessed using atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS). The results obtained showed that Iron (Fe) was the most abundant metal, with the highest concentration observed at the Rumuigbo dumpsite. The least concentrated metal in the dumpsites was vanadium (V) with the lowest value observed at the Slaughter dumpsite. The order of the metal concentrations in the dumpsites were Fe>Cu>Zn>Mn>Ni>Pb>Cr>Cd>V. All the metals except cadmium (Cd) were below the required permissible limit in soils by DPR, China and the world average value in shale. All the metals except cadmium (Cd) were below the permissible limits in soils. Contamination and pollution index models showed that the soils were within the uncontaminated – moderately contaminated in the various dumpsites for all the metals except Cu which was moderate – strong pollution and Cd which showed strong pollution in all the dumpsites. All the metals except Cd showed low contamination tendencies when tested against the geo-accumulation index. Interpretation of the data with ecological risk factor showed that all the metals except Cd had little or no Pollutional tendencies, but potential ecological risk assessment however, showed that the environment is at the risk of being polluted by these metals.
STRESS AND SELF EFFICACY AMONG NURSES IN NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNITS

Stress is one of the main factors affecting one's efficiency as well as staff health and quality of nursing services. Neonatal units can be stressful environments for nurses, infants and families as well. Since there is no evidence in this regard in Egypt. Aim of the study: to determine the relationship between stress and self-efficacy among staff nurses in neonatal intensive care units (NICU) in Port Said. Method: This was a descriptive correlation study including thirty three nurses working in NICUs of hospitals in Port Said. The data collection tools were a selfefficacy and stress scales. Results: It reveals that, there were statistically significant correlations between staff nurses self-efficacy and their stress toward financial environment. Also there were negative correlation between stress psychological domain, physical environment and services, work relationship with nurses as well as physicians and self-efficacy assessment. Also reveals that, there were no statistical significant relations between workplace stressors, staff nurses selfefficacy and their socio-demographic characteristics. But there are statistically significant relation was found between staff nurses self-efficacy and their duration of nursing experience. The findings of the present study show that increasing stress in the aspects of psychological, physical environment and services domain, in addition to, social environment with nurses and physicians among nurses would lead to decrease self-efficacy. Also the present study reveals that there were statistically significant correlations between staff nurses self-efficacy and their stress toward financial environment. So, staff nurses should attend continuing educational programs on staff nurses' quality outcomes such as enhancing staff nurses' self-efficacy and strategies coping to reduce stress.
How Team Leaders Can Use ICT to Improve Trust Among Virtual Teams to Increase Collaboration?

—This article makes recommendations to help team leaders effectively use ICT channels to develop and improve trust within their distributed virtual teams which will allow achieving a more effective team collaboration. Based on thorough review of the literature and content analysis, we have identified 29 factors for trust-building in this environment based on Cognitive Trust and seven factors based on Affective Trust. Team leaders will be able to use these main factors to develop trust among their team members, according the team's type (short-term or long-term team). They will also know how to do so across diverse technology and communication channels. In addition, by examining the differentiation between cognitive and affective trust, they will be able to understand which ICT factors are essential for task-oriented purposes, and which are essential for social purposes.
BRAND EQUITY AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION – A STUDY OF LG TELEVISION IN MYSORE DISTRICT

Brand equity is a term most of us are familiar and even use from time to time. Brand equity is the value of the brand in the marketplace. The objective of this research article is to determine the impact of brand equity of LG television on customer satisfaction. The sample size of 115 respondents was considered in this study on the basis of convenience sampling technique in Mysore city. The data were collected with the help of questionnaire. The data collected was analysed using SPSS application and the statistical technique used was Anova. The various dimensions considered were brand awareness, brand loyalty, brand association and perceived quality. The results show all the dimensions have a significant association with customer satisfaction.
Extraction and Application of Novel Eco-friendly Natural Dye Obtained from Leaves of Sanamicky on Silk Fabric

Sanamicky plant as a source of natural dye was used to dye silk fabrics; this plant has not been exploited as natural dye by far. Optimization of natural dye extraction from sanamicky leaves with respect to dye bath concentration to aid exhaustion was done. The effect of changed dye bath concentration on the reflectance spectra was followed using spectrophotometer tool and CIE tristimulus values. The color parameters including L, a, and b values were determined. The data obtained indicated that the color parameters were highly affected by changing dye concentration by this new dye. The color fastness of fabric was very important aspect, as end use of fabrics depends on this property. The silk dyed fabric samples with sanamicky were evaluated for color yield, color difference and color fastness to light, washing, rubbing, light, perspiration and heat. Finding shows that the natural dye extracted from sanamicky leaves have good potential in textiles dyeing and can be exploited further. So, the present work gives the chance to produce different hues from a new traditional natural dye to improve the natural dyeing cultural heritage to meet the environmental future demands technology of high quality fantastic dyed pattern through an economical point of view. It was seen that pH of 3 and temperature of 80°C were the ones that produced the best results in and silk. Original Research Article Al-Amoudy; BJAST, 14(2): 1-12, 2016; Article no.BJAST. 23390 2
Comparative study of dexmedetomidine, butorphanol and tramadol for post-spinal anesthesia shivering

Neuraxial anesthesia impairs thermoregulation causing shivering. This study evaluated effects of dexmedetomidine, butorphanol and tramadol on post spinal anesthesia shivering and also observed side-effects to find effective, faster and safer agent to control shivering after neuraxial blockade. Randomized, prospective study was conducted in 96 patients (divided into 3 groups) who developed shivering under spinal anesthesia. Patients received either intravenous, 0.5 mg/kg tramadol, 0.01mg/kg butorphanol, or 0.5μg/kg dexmedetomidine. Control of shivering, time taken for cessation, recurrence, hemodynamic changes, and side effects were compared. No significant difference in demographic profile. At onset of shivering, hemodynamic variables were comparable in all 3 groups. After treatment, significant bradycardia noted in dexmedetomidine group (P 0.5). Although all three drugs are effective, Dexmedetomidine seems superior due to higher rates of success, earlier onset of action, lesser recurrence and removes anxiety with minimal adverse effects, as compared to butorphanol which showed higher recurrence rate and tramadol which had higher incidence of side effects and delayed onset of action.