Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Efficacy of neural mobilisation in sciatica

The study was conducted on 30 patients, between age group of 40-65 years who were diagnosed cases of radiating low back pain. Subjects were randomly allocated to either group A or B. The patients of group A (n = 15) were treated with neural mobilization along with conventional treatment whereas group B (n = 15) was administered only conventional treatment. ROM and pain were assessed using goniometer and Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Neural mobilization along with conventional treatment was found to be more effective in relieving low back pain (t = 7.643) as well as improving the range of SLR (t = 5.848) than conventional treatment alone.
The Reinforcing Effects of Loyalty Program Partnerships and Core Service Usage

In this research, the authors develop a dynamic model of cross-buying across loyalty program partnerships and test the model using data from a European airline. They identify a reinforcing mechanism that operates when loyalty program partnerships are operating effectively. The results suggest that customer usage of (and satisfaction with) the core service influences customer cross-buying from loyalty program partners. The cross-buying behavior then reinforces the customer's relationship with the core service, as cross-buying positively influences future purchases of the core service. Furthermore, the authors find that these reinforcing effects are influenced by the type of cross-buying service (partner) being considered. This dynamic reinforcement mechanism has not been shown in prior research. These findings have implications for understanding and management of loyalty programs and brand partnerships; valuating return on investments in improvements in product quality, service quality, and customer satisfaction; and more broadly, the dynamics of customer purchase behavior.
Integrating the Readiness and IS-Impact Constructs in the Rural Area Context: A Model Development

The purpose of this research is to develop a new model by integrating the impact and readiness of the model that has been done before. The steps are taken a start from adopting, combining and adapting the previous model, namely by identifying the impact of ICT readiness in the countryside. The researchers developed the model based on the input-process-output logic and the processional and causal model of the IS impact models. This study has identified 9 variables and 45 indicators that have a relationship between impact and readiness. The findings of this study are the limited number of human resources who control ICT, the inequality of networks, the adequacy of institutional needs and the existence of budget support from authorized institutions and information systems that have not accommodated all service needs and have not been implemented in all villages. The conclusion of this study is combination model by integrating four preparedness model variables and five variables from the success model. In addition to the development process, clarity of coherent relationships between models, variables, indicators, and questions from each indicator are also presented in this study.
Demography and population parameters of two species of eristaline flower flies (Diptera, Syrphidae, Eristalini)

The importance of eristaline flies (Diptera, Syrphidae, Eristalini) as pollinators in natural ecosystems and for agricultural crops is well known. However, in‐depth studies on the life cycle of most of these species have yet to be carried out. The aim of this research was to study the life cycle of Eristalis tenax (Linnaeus, 1758) and Eristalinus aeneus (Scopoli, 1763) in order to improve the current rearing system employed at the University of Alicante. The results were analysed using the age‐stage, two‐sex life table method. As one of the main results, the mean duration of the life history of E. tenax and E. aeneus was 46.06 and 65.12 days (d), respectively. The most critical step for both species was found at the beginning of the larval stage (first instar), when the highest mortality was recorded. Population parameters were also analysed and compared. The intrinsic rate of increase (r), the finite rate of increase (λ), the net reproductive rate (R0) and the mean generation time (T) were 0.09 (d−1), 1.09 (d−1), 42.11 offspring and 40.97 d, in the case of E. aeneus and 0.05 (d−1), 1.05 (d−1), 23.13 offspring and 59.23 d, in the case of E. tenax. These results indicate that the current rearing system is more efficient for E. aeneus, which displays a faster population growth. However, some modifications need to be implemented to improve the production of E. tenax.
A study to compare the maternal and fetal effects with the use of tramadol as an analgesic during labour

Perception of pain during the first stage of labour begins with nociceptive stimuli arising in the mechanical and chemoreceptors in the uterus and cervix. High threshold mechanoreceptors get stimulated due to intense pressure generated during contractions of the uterus.Myocellular injury due to repeated contractions in later stages, release bradykinin, histamine, serotonin, acetylcholine and potassium ions which activate chemical nociceptors. All patients with Term pregnancy (gestational age between 3742wks) without cephalopelvic disproportion, in active labour, admitted to the Labour Room of Medical College and Research Foundation. Among the intervention group 94.28% (33 babies) had no depression, 5.7% (2 babies) had mild depression and none of the babies had severe depression at 1 minute. In the control group 88.5% (31 babies) had no depression, 11.4% (4 babies) had mild depression and none of the babies had severe depression at 1 minute. p> 0.05, statistically not significant.
Beyond the Notion of Accessibility Bias: Message Content as the Common Source of Agenda-Setting and Priming Effects

ABSTRACT This study examines the cognitive mechanisms behind agenda-setting and priming effects. Recent evidence suggessts that accessibility effects within network models of memory are not well suited to explain agenda-setting and priming effects. This article attempts to provide additional evidence regarding the roles of issue accessibility and message content in agenda-setting and priming processes. Our findings indicate that changes in issue accessibility are not a sufficient condition for agenda-setting and priming effects. Instead, the content of mediated messages that validates an issue as a matter of public concern is shown to be the primary explanation of agenda-setting and priming effects. Different psychological processes observed in social psychological studies and political communication studies as well as theoretical relationships between agenda setting and priming are discussed.
Synthesis and characterisation of amorphous MnO2/CNT via solid‐state microwave for high‐performance supercapacitors

Amorphous MnO2 was attached to carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in 60 seconds by solid‐state microwave method. As electrodes in supercapacitors, the coactions of the MnO2 and CNT augmented the actual value of capacitance to 1250 F g−1, and cycle steadiness held 80% of the starting value after 7000 cycles. The equipped MnO2/CNT//AC asymmetric supercapacitor (ASC) manifested preferable energy density with 33.5 Wh kg−1 (at 400 W kg−1). Its glorious electrochemical properties of MnO2/CNT demonstrated that the microwave method has great potency to realise the composite of electrode materials.
Prevalence of HPV in Oesophageal Biopsies and its Correlation with Expression Of P16INK4A

Cancer of the oesophagus is currently the eighth most common human cancer and the sixth most common cause of cancer-related death [1]. Globally, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common subtype of oesophageal cancer [2]. Human OSCC is believed to develop through a multi-step process. Understanding of the molecular mechanisms in this process will not only provide biomarkers for early detection, but also enable us to improve treatment modalities. The role of HPV in the etiology of OSCC has been debated for the past 30 years.
An Examination of Sport Participation Tracking and Adult Physical Activity for Participants of the Michigan State University Motor Performance Study

ABSTRACT Research tracking sport participation from youth to adulthood is relatively rare, as is research that tracks youth sport participation with regard to adult physical activity (PA) levels, especially in the United States. Aims of this study were: 1) To investigate the degree to which sport participation tracked across youth, adolescence, and early adulthood in a sample of participants from the Michigan State University Motor Performance Study (MPS), and 2) Determine if differences existed in their levels of adult PA relative to prior sport participation. In total, 256 (60.8%) former participants from the MPS completed follow-up surveys regarding routine sport participation and PA across the previous year. Sport participation tracked consistently from youth to college. Further, regardless of the level of youth sport participation, adult leisure time PA was relatively consistent among groups. Although the study did not directly test the influence of the MPS on subsequent adult outcomes, our findings suggest that participants’ past sport participation was not a good predictor of adult PA for those who were involved in a program that emphasized fundamental motor skills in youth. Further investigation of such programs can help to better inform their influence on adult PA.
Comparing predictive validity in a community sample: High–dimensionality and traditional domain–and–facet structures of personality variation

Prediction of outcomes is an important way of distinguishing, among personality models, the best from the rest. Prominent previous models have tended to emphasize multiple internally consistent “facet” scales subordinate to a few broad domains. But such an organization of measurement may not be optimal for prediction. Here, we compare the predictive capacity and efficiency of assessments across two types of personality–structure model: conventional structures of facets as found in multiple platforms, and new high–dimensionality structures emphasizing those based on natural–language adjectives, in particular lexicon–based structures of 20, 23, and 28 dimensions. Predictions targeted 12 criterion variables related to health and psychopathology, in a sizeable American community sample. Results tended to favor personality–assessment platforms with (at least) a dozen or two well–selected variables having minimal intercorrelations, without sculpting of these to make them function as indicators of a few broad domains. Unsurprisingly, shorter scales, especially when derived from factor analyses of the personality lexicon, were shown to take a more efficient route to given levels of predictive capacity. Popular 20th–century personality–assessment models set out influential but suboptimal templates, including one that first identifies domains and then facets, which compromise the efficiency of measurement models, at least from a comparative–prediction standpoint. © 2020 European Association of Personality Psychology
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Dengue among Kuantan Medical Campus Students of International Islamic University of Malaysia

Background: Dengue has become an important public health problem in the world. It is an infectious disease caused by dengue virus and transmitted by Aedes mosquito. The understanding the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of the general community on dengue prevention are helpful to give information for good strategic planning and engaged the community with dengue control. The knowledge on preventive measures in dengue is important to decrease the mortality rate, but the implementation of knowledge among individuals to reduce dengue is still an issue. Study Objectives: This study aims to examine the KAP regarding dengue among IIUM Kuantan students. Besides that, this study also aims to find the factors associated with KAP of dengue and to assess the relationship between KAPs regarding dengue among IIUM Kuantan students. Methods: This study used cross-sectional study, and 135 respondents were selected by using convenience sampling method. The questionnaire consists of 67 questions which were divided into four parts (socio-demographic characteristic, knowledge regarding dengue, the attitude of dengue and practice on prevention of dengue). In this study, to evaluate the KAP of dengue among students in IIUM Kuantan. Independent t-test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Mann-Whitney test, and Pearson test were used to find all related factors influencing KAP of dengue. Results: This study shows that the level of KAP of dengue among students in IIUM Kuantan was relatively high. All the respondents have very good level of KAP towards dengue prevention, symptoms and transmission. There was a significant difference in attitude among marital statuses (p=0.004). The students from FOM had better knowledge (p=<0.001) as compared to FOD and better attitude scores than KOP (p=0.001). This study also depicted that dengue knowledge-attitude towards dengue prevention was significantly correlated (p=0.005). Conclusion: the KAP regarding dengue among IIUM Kuantan students was good. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.19(2) 2020 p.245-253
Thalidomide Combinations Improve Response Rates; Results from the MRC IX Study.

Improving response rates represents an important way to improve PFS and OS in myeloma. In the MRC Myeloma VII study, now with a median follow up of 8 years, we showed the importance of achieving CR. The addition of thalidomide represents a way of increasing response rates. In the MRC Myeloma IX study, which has recruited 1800 patients, in two randomisations embracing younger and older patients, we have compared CTD with MP and CTD + HDM + ASCT with CVAD + HDM + ASCT. In addition to giving insight as to the impact of thalidomide on ORR and CR in both settings, we can assess the effects of HDM + ASCT following CTD induction. We have used a number of techniques to assess response in this study including protein electrophoresis, immunofixation and serum free light chain estimation combined with bone marrow aspiration and trephine assessment. This approach has been supplemented by sensitive multiparameter flow cytometry MRD analysis able to quantitate low levels of residual myeloma plasma cells. In a preliminary analysis, a thalidomide containing combination is associated with improved response rates. Post induction rates are CTD: ORR 95.7%, CR 20.3%; CVAD: ORR 83.4%, CR 11.7% and these differences are maintained at 100 days post HDM, CTD + HDM: ORR 98.7%, CR 58.2%; CVAD + HDM: ORR 95.7, CR 41%, showing that the ORR rate is higher and that the percentage of CR is doubled before HDM and 20% more following the HDM. The depth of CR is also greater in the cases receiving thalidomide. We are updating these results as well as the results from the MP vs CTD comparison and will present these data. There are some discrepancies between each of the disease monitoring approaches and optimally all should be used. At d+100 it is possible to have true CR measured by flow MRD assessment but still have detectable paraprotein. The opposite also occurs: apparent CR by paraprotein estimation with MRD positivity by flow. This has important implications for the definition of remission as well as for the assessment of new treatments and their use. Our findings suggest that thalidomide combinations significantly improve ORR, taking more patients to response levels which render them eligible for HDM + ASCT. CR rates are increased and there is a qualitative difference in the depth of CR obtained. The additive value of HDM + ASCT, even when thalidomide is used initially, is suggested by the further increase in the number of responses above that achieved by CTD alone. We await the follow up of patients entered into this large study to assess whether these increased and enhanced responses translate into improved PFS and OS.
Hydrogen production from aqueous glycerol using titanate nanotubes decorated with Au nanoparticles as photocatalysts

Protonated titanate nanotubes (hTiNts) were synthesized using the hydrothermal method, followed by proton exchange with acid. Gold nanoparticles decorated titanate nanotubes (AuhTiNts) were obtained by the reduction of AuCl4 under vigorous stirring with an aqueous solution of hTiNts containing 1 wt% of ascorbic acid. To investigate the surface structural chemistry of the titanate and AuhTiNts, the following characterization methods were used: scanning and transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and X-ray photo-electron spectroscopy. The mean internal and external diameters for titanate nanotubes were found to be 5.46 ± 0.08 nm and 8.42 ± 0.03 nm, respectively, whereas the mean diameter of gold nanoparticles was measured to be 9.68 nm ± 0.03 nm. The as-synthesized AuhTiNts was used as photocatalyst in hydrogen production from glycerol as a sacrificial agent. The enhancement in the production of hydrogen, using the heterogeneous AuhTiNts catalysts, can be attributed to the intrinsic catalytic potential of gold as well as its interactions with titanate nanostructure.
Impact of Health Education on Usage of Malaria Prevention Methods and Reported Malaria in Western Kenya

Some of the expected impacts of households' health education on usage of malaria prevention methods include increase in use of insecticide treated bed nets and subsequent reduction in households' reported malaria. This study intended to measure impacts of health education on usage of insecticide treated nets and reported malaria, from November 2012 to June 2013, among rural households in five districts in Western Kenya. At baseline, 1,898 responded to questions on ITN use and 1,016 households responded at end line. At baseline 1,083 households responded to question on households' reported malaria whereas 1,002 responded at end line. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 17.0. This study found that there was significant increase in ITNs use (baseline 90.3% (1714/1898); end line 94.9% (964/1016); p-value = 0.0001; OR = 0.36; 95% CI = 0.4- 0.7). However, it found that there was insignificant reduction in households' reported malaria (baseline 61.7% (668/1083); end line 58.6% (587/1002); p-value = 0.149; OR = 1.14; 95% CI 0.95-1.36. The study concluded that, while households' health education resulted in a significant increase in use of insecticide treated nets, significant increase in ITN usage did not significantly lower households' reported malaria in Five Districts in Western Kenya.
Pharmaceutical care and the use of routine diagnostic tools by community pharmacists in Ibadan, Nigeria

Purpose : To evaluate the use of routine diagnostic tools among community pharmacists in Ibadan, Nigeria. Methods : This is a cross-sectional study with pre-tested questionnaire administered to 94 pharmacists in community pharmacies in Ibadan, southwestern Nigeria. Descriptive statistics was used to summarise data and categorical variables were compared with Chi-square at a significance level of p <0.05. Results : With a response rate of 94.7 %, the study showed that 78 (87.6 %) of the respondents use routine diagnostic tools, 48 (53.9 %) document results of routine diagnostic tests, 72 (80.9 %) make interventions on the results but only 37 (41.6 %) document the interventions made. Although all the respondents were aware of the concept of pharmaceutical care (PC), only 55.1 % of them had adequate knowledge of PC, while 93.3% were willing to undergo training to improve their knowledge on PC implementation. Conclusion : Most community pharmacists routinely use diagnostic tools in Ibadan. However, there is need for improvement on documentation practices. Keywords : Routine diagnostic tools, Community pharmacists, Pharmaceutical care
Shannon Entropy in Confined He-Like Ions within a Density Functional Formalism

Shannon entropy in position ( S r ) and momentum ( S p ) spaces, along with their sum ( S t ) are presented for unit-normalized densities of He, Li + and Be 2 + ions, spatially confined at the center of an impenetrable spherical enclosure defined by a radius r c . Both ground, as well as some selected low-lying singly excited states, viz., 1sns (n = 2–4) 3S, 1snp (n = 2–3) 3P, 1s3d 3D, are considered within a density functional methodology that makes use of a work function-based exchange potential along with two correlation potentials (local Wigner-type parametrized functional, as well as the more involved non-linear gradient- and Laplacian-dependent Lee-Yang-Parr functional). The radial Kohn-Sham (KS) equation is solved using an optimal spatial discretization scheme via the generalized pseudospectral (GPS) method. A detailed systematic analysis of the confined system (relative to the corresponding free system) is performed for these quantities with respect to r c in tabular and graphical forms, with and without electron correlation. Due to compression, the pattern of entropy in the aforementioned states becomes characterized by various crossovers at intermediate and lower r c regions. The impact of electron correlation is more pronounced in the weaker confinement limit and appears to decay with the rise in confinement strength. The exchange-only results are quite good to provide a decent qualitative discussion. The lower bounds provided by the entropic uncertainty relation hold well in all cases. Several other new interesting features are observed.
The complete chloroplast genome of Triosteum himalayanum (Caprifoliaceae), a perennial alpine herb

Abstract Triosteum himalayanum is a perennial herb which is distributed in the eastern Himalayas, Hengduan Mountains, and central China. The complete chloroplast genome of T. himalayanum is studied for the first time, which is 154,579 bp in length and is divided into four regions: two inverted repeat (IRA and IRB) regions of 23,370 bp, a small single copy (SSC) region of 18,682 bp and a large single copy (LSC) region of 89,157 bp. The plastid genome contains 133 genes, including 86 protein-coding genes, 39 tRNA genes, and 8 rRNA genes. The overall CG content in the chloroplast genome of T. himalayanum is 38.38%. The phylogenetic analysis on the complete plastome sequence of T. himalayanum will help to show the intergeneric diversity of Caprifoliaceae.