Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Exploring the Relationship between Demographic Characteristics and Job Satisfaction Indicators: A study on Private Bank Employees in Bangladesh

In this competitive business world satisfied employee is the prime asset of any business organization as employee’s satisfaction can ensure continuous growth. The purpose of this study was to exploring the significant relationships between demographic characteristics and job satisfaction indicators of private bank employees in Bangladesh. By using Yamane (1967) formula the study consisted of 56 (male 89.3% and female 10.7%) respondents and it used semi-structured questionnaire containing pre-coded and open-ended questions. All questions were rated with the Likert 5-point scale. As all the variables used in this study (both dependent and independent) were categorical, Chi-square test was used to assess the relationship. In this study, significant relations were found between some demographic characteristics, such as, sex, age, salary and family income with job satisfaction indicators which were the participation in decision making, training facilities and increase knowledge and capacity. Education and geographic location did not show any significant relationship with job satisfaction indicators. Around 92.5% male employees reported that the current organization helped to increase their knowledge and working capacity (p<0.028). More than half of the employees (55.3 %) of 30-35 age group could not take part in decision making (p<0.013). In addition, family income and salary also exerted significant associations with participation in decision-making and proper training facilities respectively. Several stakeholders and concern authorities should give top priority in these demographic areas while developing strategies to improve job satisfaction level of employees.
In-Memory Multibit Multiplication Based on Bitline Shifting

Artificial intelligence algorithms entail an enormous number of multiplication operations. If these operations are implemented within a static random-access memory array, the considerable data migration between the memory and processor can be avoided; hence, a substantial amount of energy and time can be saved. Therefore, in-memory multibit multiplication is an important method for improving energy efficiency. However, the results of in-memory calculations are expressed in the form of bitline voltage. For an increase in the number of operation bits, the voltage representing the least-significant bit (LSB) of the operation result must decrease. To overcome this problem, we propose a strategy that decomposes multibit multiplication into combinations of binary operations based on bitline shifting. The voltage differences can be stored at different corresponding capacitances instead of at one point. Therefore, the LSB voltage difference remains high when the number of supported bits increases; for example, when $16\,\,4\,\, {{\times }}\,\,3$ bits are calculated simultaneously, the LSB of the multiplication-accumulation result can reach 10 mV. The proposed in-memory multibit multiplication is achieved at $ {{\sim }}282$ MHz with 25.9 TOPS/W energy consumption.
Theoretical And Experimental Investigation Of Water-Gas Shift Reaction Over Supported Copper/iron Oxide Catalysts

As part of high temperature water gas shift reaction mechanism, CO and H2O adsorption on Fe3O4 (111) and chromium atom substituted Fe3O4 (111) slab surfaces are investigated by means of periodic DFT approach using VASP. Fe3O4 bulk structure has been computed by LDA+U (Local Density Approximation with on-site Coulomb interaction). One oxygen site (Ooct1) is studied as a probable site among the six Fe3O4 (111) terminations. Cr atom substitution on this surface is also examined. Cr atoms prefer being on the surface rather than in the bulk structure and Cr atoms substitute on the octahedral iron atom layer (Ooct2Cr). Adsorption energies of CO on Ooct1 and Ooct2Cr are found as -96 kal/mol and -47 kcal/mol. Water adsorption on Ooct1 surface is molecular with -54.88 kcal/mol adsorption energy. On the other hand, water adsorption on Ooct2Cr surface is dissociative with nearly same adsorption energy, 55.12 kcal/mol, indicating the catalytic effect of chromium atom.
Hepatoprotective Effect of Methanol Extract of Parkia Biglobosa Leaves on Acetaminophen-Induced Liver Damage in Wistar Rats

well Abstract: This study was conducted to evaluate the in-vivo hepatoprotective effect of methanolic extract of Parkia biglobosa leaves. Hepatotoxicity was induced by oral administration of 500mg/kg Acetaminophen (Paracetamol). All drugs were administered as single daily dose by oral gavage for 14 days. Animals were grouped into five (5); Group I was control which received distilled water, group II received 500mg/kg of acetaminophen, group III received 500mg/kg of acetaminophen and treated orally with 140mg/kg of the standard drug silymarin group IV and V received acetaminophen and further treated with 75mg/kg and 200mg/kg of methanolic extract of Parkia biglobosa respectively. Phytochemical analysis of the extract was conducted using standard methods. The activity of the markers of hepatocellular injury was determined spectrophotometrically. Quantitatively, the extract has total phenols with the highest concentration (454.64±0.51) mg/g. There was a significant increase (p<0.05) in liver marker enzymes after hepatic injury AST (74.55±2.16), ALT (32.16±1.90) and ALP (24.95±3.49). 75mg/kg and 200mg/kg of the extract significantly lowered (p<0.05) the increased concentration of the marker enzymes after hepatic injury. However; at 75mg/kg of the extract, there was no significant decrease (p>0.05) in AST levels. From the histological examination, the deteriorative effect induced on the liver tissue by acetaminophen was ameliorated after the administration of the extract. The protective activity of methanolic extract of Parkia biglobosa leaves is similar to the standard drug silymarin. Therefore, the extract has hepatoprotective property.
The role of MRI-CSF flowmetry in the diagnosis of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus

: Background: Normal pressure hydrocephalus is a gloomy entity with no definite cause known till date. The classical clinical triad includes gait apraxia, urinary incontinence and different grades of cognitive dysfunction as dementia. NPH is considered the first treatable type of dementia as it differs from other dementias in that the symptoms can show clinical recovery & regression with CSF diversion . Many tests have been employed in the diagnosis of idiopathic NPH, including invasive methods serious is non-invasive techniques are required to increase the sensitivity and specificity of routinely used imaging . 6 patients (24%) were diagnosed as atrophic dilatation with hypo dynamic CSF flow across the aqueduct in the PC MRI study. In our study, we found that normal CSF flow throughout the cardiac cycle show free aqueductal pulsatile CSF flow as a cranial flow during CSF diastole (hyper intense signal) and caudal flow during systole (hypo intense signal). In our study, we found that at a cut off value for aqueductal SV of about 42 ul/cycle. Aqueductal stroke volume (> 42) shows sensitivity of about (93.3%) & specificity of about (75%) with total accuracy of about (89.5%) in predicting shunt responsiveness in NPH patients. Conclusion: Phase contrast MRI CSF Flowmetry was found to be of high sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing NPH & differentiating it from atrophic dilatation. It is simple, fast and non-invasive effective method that adds more to the total accuracy of the conventional MRI examination as it provide valuable additional information & reducing rates of complications and predicting shunt responsiveness.
Effect of dietary supplemental vitamin C and zinc sulfate on productive performance, egg quality traits and blood parameters of laying hens reared under cold stress condition

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to investigate the effects of dietary supplemental vitamin C and zinc sulfate on performance, egg quality characteristics and blood parameters of laying hens reared under cold stress condition. A total of 144 Lohmann-LSL Lite laying hens (65 weeks old) were allotted to 24 groups. Based on a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement, four corn-soybean-based diets (2750 kcal/kg ME and 14.69% CP) including two levels of vitamin C (0, 240 mg/kg) and two levels of zinc sulfate (0, 40 mg/kg) were assigned to hens with six replicate cages (n = 6) during 3-month experimental period. The data were analysed in a completely randomized design using GLM procedure of SAS. Increased egg weight (EW), egg mass (EM) and albumin weight egg and heterophil to lymphocyte ratio, and reduced FCR were observed in hens fed the zinc-included diet (P < 0.05). Supplementing the diet of laying hens, with zinc sulfate increased egg mass and improved FCR. Significant interaction between supplemental vitamin C and zinc sulfate was detected on egg Haugh unit and shell thickness, so that the best results were observed when the diet of laying hens was supplemented by 240 mg/kg vitamin C.
Physicochemical and heavy metals analysis of Udo Awankwo River in Ikot Ekpene, South-South, Nigeria

The physicochemical and heavy metal studies of water samples obtained from Udo Anwankwo River were investigated. Water samples were collected from three different sampling points along the course of the river and analyzed using standard procedures. The physicochemical parameters like the Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) were above the less than 4.0mg/l permissible limit by WHO. The temperature ranged from 28.0°C. to 28.2°C while the pH and electrical conductivity ranged from 7.70 to 8.03 and 16.25to 33.16 µs/cm. All the heavy metals (Nickel, Lead, Cadmium, Chromium and Arsenic) analyzed were above the permissible limit’s standard set by WHO for drinking water. The study suggests the need for urgent measures towards the control of pollution and enlightening of the locals on the need for proper disposal of wastes and water treatment before use.
Magnetic Thermoresponsive Nanocomposite for Targeted PARP-1 in Colorectal Adenocarcinoma, an Approach for Tumor Dual Therapy

Background The current study presents a bimodal therapeutic platform for cancer treatment. Bimodal implies that the presented drug loaded core-shell structure is capable of elevating the tumor tissue temperature (hyperthermia) through the superparamagnetic iron oxide core and simultaneously release a Poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase-1(PARP-1)-modifying agent from the thermoresponsive shell. The capability of Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) as successful hyperthermia agents is well established. Likewise, poly-n-isopropylacrylamide (PNIPAAm) is a widely used thermoresponsive polymer. Together, they constitute the magnetic thermoresponsive nanocomposite (MTN). To the authors knowledge, the combination of magnetic nanocomposites with PARP-1 modifying agents has not been investigated. Therefore, in this work, 5-aminoisoquinoline (5-AIQ) is loaded on the thermoresponsive polymer to constitute MTN.5-AIQ. Results Structural characterization of the formed composite is studied via various experimental tools. The lower critical solution temperature (LCST) is determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) method. The results confirm the formation of magnetic thermoresponstive nanocomposite (MTN) with excellent potential for hyperthermia. A high drug loading efficiency (85.72%) is obtained with convenient temperature dependent drug release kinetics. Biocompatibility and cytotoxic efficacy are tested on an in vivo and in vitro colorectal-adenocarcinoma models, respectively. MTN.5-AIQ administration exhibits normal hepatic and renal functions as well as lower toxic effect on normal tissue. In addition, the composite effectively inhibits Caco-2 cells viability upon incubation. Conclusions Based on the obtained results, the proposed therapeutic platform can be considered as a novel, promising candidate as dual therapy for colorectal adenocarcinoma exhibiting a PARP-1 overexpression.
The psychological impact of COVID-19 on health-care workers in African Countries: A systematic review

In Africa, a systematic appraisal of the associated pattern of psychiatric disorders (PDs) among health-care workers (HCWs) is lacking. We, therefore, aimed to ascertain the pattern of PDs and their associated risk factors among HCWs in Africa during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic. We identified 12 studies for inclusion after searching four databases: Web of Science, PubMed, AJOL, and EBSCOhost for articles written in English from January 2020 to April 2021. Anxiety disorder with rates from 9.5% to 73.3% and depression, 12.5% to 71.9%, were the most reported PDs. Availability of protective gear and information regarding preventive measures reduced the risk of developing any PDs, while psychoactive substance use, history of chronic medical illness, low level of resilience, and low social support increased these risks. A considerable proportion of HCWs manifest various psychological problems such as their counterparts in other parts of the world. Multiple factors were also implicated as risk, albeit associations were not consistently established across the studies. There is a need to increase research capacity tailored to the HCW population's needs in the continent. © 2021 Medknow. All rights reserved.
Zagier-Hoffman's conjectures in positive characteristic

Multiples zeta values and alternating multiple zeta values in positive characteristic were introduced by Thakur and Harada as analogues of classical multiple zeta values of Euler and Euler sums. In this paper we determine all linear relations among alternating multiple zeta values and settle the main goals of these theories. As a consequence we completely establish Zagier-Hoffman's conjectures in positive characteristic formulated by Todd and Thakur which predict the dimension and an explicit basis of the span of multiple zeta values of Thakur of fixed weight.
Clinico-epidemiological profile of acne vulgaris and its relationship with insulin resistance in males vs females: A comparative study

Aim: To analyse the clinico-epidemiological profile of acne vulgaris and its relationship with insulin resistance among males and females. Material and Method: The present cross sectional observational study was conducted in the department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy at Chattrapati Shivaji Subharti Hospital from November 2018 to April 2020 for 1 and a half among 500 clinically diagnosed patients of acne vulgaris attending the out-patient department. General physical examination including BMI, anthropometry which includes height, weight, triceps skin thickness and waist/hip ratio was done. Investigations comprised of fasting blood sugar and fasting insulin levels. These assess the insulin resistance based on HOMA-IR. Results: Out of 500 subjects, 262 (52.4%) were males and 238 (47.6%) were females. The mean age of the study group was 21.63 years. Males with BMI>25 kg/m2 reported more acne vulgaris as compared to females with statistically significant difference. Overall, males underwent more stress than females. 53.84% of the patients consuming High Glycemic diet were males and rest females. Mean HOMA-IR was found more in grade IV acne among males as well as females. A positive correlation was seen as the fasting insulin levels and the HOMA-IR values were more in subjects with more severe acne. Conclusion: Education about acne is necessary in schools and among the public, so that one knows where to seek appropriate advice and receive early effective treatment so as to prevent complications, both transient and permanent.
Determinants of the use of e-services in the hospitality industry in Kosovo

The aim of this research is to identify the main determinants of Kosovo outbound tourists influencing the use of e-services in the hospitality industry. To test hypotheses, we used Partial Least Squares Path Modeling (PLS-PM). Findings suggest that the intention of Kosovo outbound tourists to use e-services in the hospitality industry is influenced positively by performance expectancy, facilitating conditions, perceived value, and satisfaction with information quality. We found that expected effort and social influence have no impact on the intention to use e-services. The relationship between users’ behavioral intentions and satisfaction with the information provided and real use behavior is confirmed. The perceived value depends on cost-savings, enjoyment and convenience from the use of e-services in hospitality.
Comparative analysis of the influence of dry sauna bathing and whole-body cryostimulation on motor nerve excitability

Aims: The aim of this study was to determine and compare the effects of dry sauna bathing and whole-body cryostimulation on the motor excitability of the median nerve. Material and methods: A group of 24 students from the State Higher Vocational School in Nowy Sacz, Poland were studied. The participants were divided into two groups: the first group underwent whole-body cryostimulation, while the second dry sauna therapy. Motor nerve excitability was tested by means of chronaximetry. The rheobase and chronaxie parameters were determined before and immediately after the procedures to check their influence on the examined parameters. Results: Before the thermal stimuli were applied, there were no significant differences between the studied groups. The mean value of the median nerve rheobase after cryostimulation was significantly higher than after the dry sauna procedure. The changes in the chronaxie parameter, both before and after the treatments, were not statistically significant. Conclusions: It has been proven that whole-body cryostimulation increases the threshold of motor nerve excitability in the case of the median nerve. The dry sauna showed the opposite tendency, causing a decrease in the excitability threshold. The results of the tested groups after the procedure were found to be significantly different.
RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS AS PREDICTORS OF SUBSTANCE USE IN FIRST-YEAR COLLEGE STUDENTS: A LONGITUDINAL STUDY

OF DISSERTATION RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS AS PREDICTORS OF SUBSTANCE USE IN FIRST-YEAR COLLEGE STUDENTS: A LONGITUDINAL STUDY Substance use is prevalent on college campuses (e.g., Douglas et al., 1997) and can create significant negative consequences (Kodjo & Klein, 2002; NIAAA, 2006). Research suggests that religious beliefs and religious behaviors interact to predict risky substance use in first-year undergraduate students, such that students with religious beliefs but no corresponding behaviors are at risk for significant alcohol use and related problems (Brechting et al., 2010; Cole et al., 2020). However, these studies have only been cross-sectional in nature. The current study assessed longitudinally if the interaction of religious beliefs/behaviors influenced first-year undergraduate student substance use across the early adjustment period to college. Additionally, the study explored if perceptions of parental religiosity and/or general parental support variables influenced student substance use and religiosity, given the influence of parental variables on student behaviors (e.g., Ewing et al., 2015). Undergraduate participants (N=157) at the University of Kentucky completed surveys at two time points during their first fall semester. Results indicated that students with higher religious beliefs but lower religious behaviors were the student religious grouping most at risk for substance use (p’s<.01.05). A direction of effect analysis indicated that substance use behaviors predicted a decline in religious behaviors over time (p’s<.01-.05). Moreover, direction of effect analyses indicated that religious behaviors of mothers negatively predicted student alcohol-related problems over time (p<.01), while fathers’ religious beliefs positively predicted student religious behaviors over time (p<.01). Future interventions should consider these outcomes for helping first-semester college students reduce their risky substance use.
Gene Expression, Immunological and Oxidative Indices of Aflatoxicated Broiler Chickens Supplemented with Alpha-Lipoic Acid

This work aimed to investigate experimentally the effect of lipoic acid as super-antioxidant on the balance between immune and antioxidant status of birds fed aflatoxicated diet as well as histological alterations of immune organs including spleen, thymus, bursa of fabricious and liver. One hundred and twenty-one-day old chicks, fed basal diet till 8th day of age then divided into 4 groups (30 birds/group), each group subdivided into 3 replicates (10 birds/replicate). Group 1: aflatoxicated chickens (125 µg/kg diet). Group 2: aflatoxicated lipoic treated (300 mg/kg diet), Group 3: lipoic treated. Group 4: non-treated (control). The blood samples were collected at 14th day post aflatoxicosis and at the end of experiment, then the serum was separated for HI and different biochemical tests. At the end of experiment, four birds from each group were sacrificed and immune organs (thymus, spleen, bursa of fabricious and liver) were collected for histopathology. Livers were also collected for measurement of apoptotic gene expression Caspase (Cystinyle Aspartate Protease), MDA (Malano-Di-Aldehyde) and TAC (Total Antioxidant Capacity). The results showed the addition of lipoic acid into the aflatoxicated broiler ration improved the antibody titer against Newcastle Disease Virus NDV, hepatic apoptotic gene expression, TAC, and the level of different biochemical parameters (protein profile, lipid profile, bilirubin, total calcium and alkaline phosphatase). It was alleviated the toxic effect of aflatoxin on the histological structure of liver, and immune organs. Therefore, lipoic acid could be implicated as a dependent approach in the control of aflatoxicosis in broiler chickens. Keywords: Aflatoxin, broiler chickens, histopathology, immunity, lipoic acid.
The adoption of business intelligence systems in small and medium enterprises in the healthcare sector: A systematic literature review

Abstract In this era of industrial revolution (IR 4.0), coupled with the emergence of the deadly global pandemic of COVID-19, healthcare organizations are compelled to embrace new technologies for their routine decision-making. The Business Intelligence System (BIS) is one of the emphasized innovations, and due to its potential to provide more intellectual information for decision-making processes, has attracted the interest of industry analysts and policymakers. Literature suggests that the BIS is integrated by organizations in different sectors, but most BIS initiatives struggle to produce the anticipated outcomes. Moreover, the adoption of BIS in SMEs generally and healthcare specifically is rather insignificant. This is due to numerous factors. It is therefore necessary to discover and analyze the essential determinants affecting the adoption of BIS in healthcare SMEs. Therefore, this study tries to tackle this gap by exploring the relevant factors for BIS adoption using a systematic literature review (SLR) and an expert-ranking survey of 63 studies that were published in Scopus and WoS databases from 2011 to 2020. A total of 22 determinants are identified and sent to 15 experts. The data that were gathered from these experts were analyzed using SPSS. The results of the analysis indicated 15 determinants were significant, and one determinant was added by an expert. Consequently, a theoretical structure has been developed based on technology, organization, environment, and CEOs determinants and theories. The results of the current study will deepen the current BIS literature and advance the understanding of the significant elements of BIS adoption decision.