Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
ASSESSMENT OF CONTENDER SUGARCANE CLONES FOR MORPHOLOGICAL TRAITS AND BIOTIC TOLERANCE UNDER AGRO-CLIMATIC CONDITIONS OF TANDO JAM

Sugarcane germplasm comprises different phases (Advance and station yield trial) were planted at the experimental farm of NIA, Tando Jam to evaluate the growth and biotic tolerance performance during September, 2012-13. The selected clones were originated from 09 tissue culture, 7 Canal Point USA, 4 Australia, 3 Barbados and 6 local germplasm sources. Considerable differences for all traits among the advanced lines tested were observed, two clones originated through In vitro mutagenesis showed better performance in term of cane yield as compared to other clones and local checks. In station yield trial only three clones, CSSG-2453, BNIA-87 and soma-clone NIA-1026-P3 produced higher cane yield than the control, Thatta-10. Sugarcane germplasm were evaluated for 09-characters and analyzed for genotypic and phenotypic correlation. These characters revealed that cane yield was associated positively with most of the agronomic traits such as cane height, internodes length and cane thickness. The study of path analysis for yield related traits the highest positive direct effect on cane yield was exerted by cane height. Study of diseases scoring only 05 lines produced disease symptoms.
Pervasive Enough? General Purpose Technologies as an Emergent Property.

We propose a novel model of knowledge discovery shedding light on the emergence of General Purpose Technologies (GPTs), the process which has been largely neglected in the literature on technological change. We demonstrate that GPTs emerge only when certain conditions with regard to the following techno-economic factors are met: knowledge diffusion, coordination on technological trajectories and volatility in the rank of expected returns on products. Furthermore, our model provides intuitive explanation for technological lock-ins, S-shaped curves of technology adoption, temporal clustering of innovations in time and replicates distinct features of empirical networks of relatedness among technologies and products.
Effect of Body Composition on Thyroid Hormones in Euthyroid Post-pubertal Females: An Observational Study

: Purpose: To determine the effect of body composition on thyroid hormones in euthyroid post-pubertal females. Methods: Thirty post-pubertal females were classified according to the body mass index (BMI) into three equal groups; Group (A) had normal weight (BMI was 18-25 kg/m 2 ), Group (B) were overweight (BMI was 25-30 kg/m 2 ) and Group (C) had grade I obesity (BMI was 30-35 kg/m 2 ). Body composition parameters (BMI, and muscle, water, bone and fat contents) as well as fasting blood levels of thyroid hormones (serum free triiodothyronine (T3), serum free thyroxine (T4) and serum thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)) were assessed for each female in the three groups. Results: There were non-significant differences between the three groups (p<0.05) regarding muscle content, bone content, serum free T3 and serum TSH. However, group (C) had significantly lower water content as well as significantly higher fat content and serum free T4 than group (A) (p<0.05). Conclusion: Obesity is associated with low water content as well as high fat content and serum free T4 levels in euthyroid post-pubertal females.
Change Communication: Emerging Perspectives for Organisations and Practitioners

Abstract This chapter outlines current and emerging approaches in change communication from both scholarly and practice perspectives, and what this means for organisations and practitioners, including practical implications for education. A literature review is conducted using the Kemmis and McTaggart framework for studying practice based on individual-social, objective-subjective dichotomies leading to an integrated reflexive-dialectical approach. Five roles are suggested for the practitioner in leading and influencing change, namely that of a Communication Architect, a Story-enabler, an Empathiser, an Engager and a Community Builder. These roles go beyond the traditional informative role, to practitioners co-constructing communication with stakeholders during change. With new ways of thinking about change management, there is the possibility for new methods of educating practitioners beyond the traditional qualification or professional certification. These would require greater collaboration between scholars and practitioners in creating vehicles for continuous learning.
Mobile app use by medical students and residents in the clinical setting: an exploratory study

Introduction Mobile devices and mobile applications facilitate access to clinical evidence at the point-of-care. Medical libraries play an important role in medical trainees' education, by subscribing to quality resources and by providing help and guidance on what apps to use. This study’s goal was to explore medical trainees' mobile applications use in the clinical setting to help inform collection development’s decisions and to provide insight on educational outreach. Perceived barriers and benefits of medical app use by clinical trainees was also explored. Methods A brief online survey (English and French) was sent to all University of Ottawa clerkship medical students and residents. The questionnaire consisted of multiple choices, Likert-scale, and open-ended questions. Results 208 English and 9 French responses were received. UpToDate was the most frequently used app, followed by MedCalc, Spectrum (CHEO) and Medscape. Respondents used medical apps mostly before and after meeting with patients and rarely while interacting with patients. Main benefits identified of medical app use were helping with decision-making, quick access to trustworthy clinical information, help with diagnosis and treatment options (e.g. medication dosage, drug interaction). Main barriers identified were costs, appearing unprofessional, lack of Canadian content and spotty hospital WiFi. Conclusion Libraries' involvement in providing access to trustworthy clinical resources to medical trainees is important to help shape trainees' development as medical professionals. Outreach to learners in the clinical setting is crucial to educate on what apps are available to them through the library collection.
Developing and Implementing an Innovative Managerial Skills Training Program for Nurse Managers at Menoufia University Hospitals

: Background: Nowadays, innovativeness helps organizations in providing value with advanced strategies and services, solving client and organizational problems, and providing positive changes to the organization and society. Purpose: Develop and implement an innovative managerial skills training program for nurse managers at Menoufia University hospitals. Design: A quasi-experimental design was utilized at this study. Setting: At different departments in Menoufia University hospital at Shebin El-Kom. Subjects: All available nurse managers (70) were included at this study. Instruments: Three instruments used for data collection: Instrument I; Needs assessment questionnaire, Instrument II; Self-administered knowledge questionnaire, and Instrument III; Barriers and enablers of innovative managerial skills questionnaire. Results: Revealed that the most need assessment of innovative managerial skills of study group were learning & technology, motivation, and goal-orientation, while there was statistically significant difference between study and control group throughout study phases regarding the innovative managerial skills; motivation, understanding the external environment and crisis and risk management. Also, more than half of innovative managerial skills enablers were at the control group than study group, while the majority of innovative managerial skills barriers were at the study group than control group. Conclusion: There was improvement of nurse managers' innovative managerial knowledge and skills then diminish at follow up after three months of implementing training program. Recommendation: Hospital administrators should continuously assess nurse managers' needs for innovative managerial knowledge and skills to integrate these skills into hospital culture and create a more innovation-friendly environment.
Supply Chain Integration and Performance - A Review of the Evidence

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse papers studying the link between supply chain integration (SCI) and performance, and to discuss reported empirical evidence relating to this fundamental question for logistics and supply chain management. Design/methodology/approach – A systematic analysis of 38 papers published in nine important journals in logistics, supply chain and operations management during the period 2000-2006 is offered. Using a multidimensional framework to sort and classify selected papers, structured results are provided for the purpose of contributing to discussion of the topic. Findings – More SCI does not always improve performance. Definitions and measures of SCI and performance are diverse to the extent that a conclusion such as “the more (SCI) the better (the performance) cannot be drawn”. On the contrary more empirical research, with use of clear definitions and good measures, are needed. The conclusions drawn from the analytical literature review provide a basis from which further research can be developed, both in respect of research approaches, definitions of main concepts and the choice of theoretical basis. Research limitations/implications – Additional journals could be included. The framework could be more detailed. More details on SCI and performance measures, as well as the items used in the papers, could be provided and discussed. Practical implications – Results encourage researchers and practitioners to be more cautious concerning SCI and its impact on performance and to have a more conscious and differentiated view of SCI. Originality/value – Through a rigorous analysis of prevailing research, the paper questions a common assumption in business logistics and SCM. Propositions for further research are suggested.
EFFECT OF COMPOST, POTASSIUM SILICATE AND AMINO ACIDS ON IRIS PLANTS CV. WEDGEWOOD

Bulbs of Iris tingitana L. , cv. Wedgewood plants were cultured on Nov. 5 th in a sandy soil which was amended with compost at 0, 2, 4 and 6%(g/g). Plants were foliar sprayed 3 times with tap-water (control), mixed amino acids (AA) at 0.5, 1 and 2 g/l or potassium silicate (KS) at 1, 2 and 3 ml/l. Compost and foliar treatments had positive significant effects on vegetative growth traits (leaf area and its fresh and dry weights) flower traits (peduncle length and its fresh and dry weights and flower fresh and dry weights) as well as, mother plant bulb and new developing bulblets fresh weights. Generally, most of these traits were increased with 4% (g/g) compost. It was noticeable that amino acids at 0.5 g/l was more effective than the other concentrations. Also, 2 ml/l of potassium silicate had a more pronounced effect than the other concentrations. It could be concluded that amendment of the sandy soil with 4% (g/g) compost and treating plants with either 0.5 g/l of amino acids or 2 m/l potassium silicate enhanced vegetative growth, flowering and bulbs productivity of Iris plants.
The Effects of Ayres Sensory Integration and Related Sensory Based Interventions in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Scoping Review

The theory of Ayres Sensory Integration® was formulated in the 1960s, and is also known as sensory integration (SI). It has been used in people with cerebral palsy (CP), though the research evidence for its effects in this population is contradictory and inconclusive. To fill in this knowledge gap, we conducted a scoping review of the body of literature on the topic, including any type of quantitative or qualitative research of SI in people with CP without any restrictions of age, language, geography, professionals involved, etc. In September 2020, we searched Scopus, ProQuest Central, MEDLINE (via PubMed), CINAHL Plus and the Academic Search Ultimate and Web of Science, as well as the grey literature sources OpenGrey and MedNar. Two reviewers independently screened the texts and the references lists of the included papers. We finally included seven relevant papers (four randomized controlled trials, two quasi-experimental studies and one case series), though not all fidelity measures required for Ayres SI were reported in the papers. The age of participants ranged from 3 months to 15 years; no studies were identified on adults. There is some evidence that SI or related sensory-based interventions (SBI) may be useful for movement development and other outcomes (attention span, therapy of sensory processing disorders, body perception and therapy of strabismus), but there is only scarce and low-quality evidence comparing interventions. We recommend to conduct well-designed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with an optimal sample size on the effectiveness of formal Ayres SI for the motor development or other outcomes (as attention span or self-care abilities) using standardized measurement tools.
The impact of Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser Syndrome on Psychology, Quality of Life, and Sexual Life of Patients: A Systematic Review

Background: Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is a rare congenital syndrome characterized by uterovaginal agenesis. Most patients are diagnosed during adolescence, when body image and sexual identity are shaped. Our main objective was to investigate how MRKH syndrome affects psychology, quality of life (QoL), and the sexual life of patients compared with non-affected individuals. Methods: Original peer-reviewed research papers examining psychological outcomes, QoL, and sexual function of MRKH patients were searched in PubMed. Titles, abstracts, and full text from potentially eligible records were reviewed by two independent reviewers. Case reports and papers published not in English were excluded. Results: Our search identified 63 records, of which 20 were included: 10 examined psychological and psychosocial outcomes, 14 examined sexual function outcomes, and 6 examined QoL outcomes. Results may be affected by selection bias and confounding due to differences between MRKH patients and controls. Conclusions: MRKH could be associated with a higher prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms and social insecurity compared with women of a similar age without the condition. MRKH could also be associated with greater pain and discomfort during sexual intercourse and limitations in arousal, lubrication, and orgasm. MRKH patients more commonly experience impairment of mental-health-related QoL, but physical-health-related QoL is not affected.
Permutation tests for ASCA in multivariate longitudinal intervention studies

Permutation tests are the standard technique for significance testing in Analysis of Variance Simultaneous Component Analysis. However, there is a vast number of alternative approaches for permutation testing, and the number of choices grows in relation to the complexity of the study design. In this paper, we focus on longitudinal intervention studies with multivariate outcomes, a relevant experimental design in clinical studies where the outcome is an omics profile (such as in genomics, metabolomics, and the like). We propose a new technique to derive power curves tailored to the size and (un)balanced nature of the data set in the study. This technique is useful to identify misleading permutation tests, with lack of power or overly optimistic outcomes. We found that choosing the best permutation approach is far from intuitive and that there is a significant risk of deriving incorrect conclusions in real‐life analyses. Our approach avoids this risk and can be extended to other complex designs of interest. The code is available for free use.
Parasites Diversity and Perceptions of Hunters and Sellers on Some Wild Mammals from Southwestern Nigeria

Wildlife is a major asset and they are very important in ecological balance. Mammals were hunted due to demands for their meats and other parts of the animal. This study was aimed at assessing the prevalence of infection in selected mammals as well as knowledge of hunters and sellers about conservation and zoonotic issues. One hundred mammals were examined, Pangolin, Phataginus tricuspis (Pholidonta: Manis), hedgehog, Atelerix albiventris (Insectivora: Erinaceidae) and Porcupine, Atherurus africanus (Gray, 1842); the overall prevalence is 14% with 15.7% in Epe market and 10% in Odoona market, Ibadan. Hedgehog had the highest prevalence at the markets, 54.5%, and 40% respectively followed by Pangolin, (36.4% and 14.3%)’ the least was observed in Porcupine (3.2%) in Epe market only. Single infection was observed in all mammals except in Pangolin and hedgehog where co-infection was observed. Helminthes recovered were Strongyloides sp, Metadavainae sp, Capillaria sp, and Hymenolepis sp. Infectivity was related to seasonal variation which shows no significant relationship; however, more males were infected in wet and dry but no female was infected during the dry season. Assessment of the knowledge of hunters showed that they are predominantly male with little or no knowledge about conservation law. Gun was the most effective method of killing which was used to kill animals indiscriminately because it was believed that game animals keep increasing in the forests hunted. are these game animals; they had little knowledge about zoonotic diseases (3.3%), only a few (36.7%) use deworming drugs, and 22.2% every 3 months. Conservation and health needs be intensified for hunters and bushmeat handlers to prevent the re-emerge of some zoonotic infections.
Doing Research Inclusively: Understanding What It Means to Do Research with and Alongside People with Profound Intellectual Disabilities

Positive developments in inclusion in line with ‘Nothing about us without us’ have rarely extended to people with profound intellectual disabilities. Advances in inclusive research are in danger of leaving this group (and their families and allies) on the outside, with researchers relying on proxies at best, or more often omitting this group as ‘too difficult’ to include in the research process at all. This paper argues that finding a way for people with profound intellectual disabilities to belong in inclusive research is important. Using examples, small stories and photographs, it explores and illustrates potential ways to research with and alongside those with profound intellectual disabilities that celebrate different kinds of agency and personhood and that support relational autonomy. The paper concludes that rather than starting from how inclusive research is currently conceived, the starting point should be a deep knowledge of people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities. The way forward is likely to be an inclusive research culture that can accommodate ‘being with’ as core to its research approach. This will enable the voices of people with profound intellectual disabilities to inform the research in creating intersubjective knowledge together.
DETERMINATION OF QUALITY PARAMETERS OF HERZEGOVINIAN DRY SMOKED GOAT MEAT

and monitor in and and peroxide significant differences in the values of the examined parameters between different The least hydrolytic and oxidative changes found in a positive correlation between content and a significant positive correlation found between NaCl content, peroxide number, and TBARS values. content characteristic in the in the shoulder samples, protein in the hindshank samples, while NaCl and content characteristic in the Indicators of lipolysis and lipid oxidation. Acid value (AV) was used as an indicator of lipolysis. The acid value was determined according to BAS EN ISO 660:2010 method and expressed as mg KOH/g fat. The level of lipid oxidation was assessed by the determination of peroxide value (primary oxidation) and by the Thiobarbituric acid assay (secondary oxidation). Peroxide value (PV) was determined according to BAS EN ISO 3960:2018 method and expressed as mmol/kg. Thiobarbituric acid (TBA) assay was conducted according to Lemon (1975). The method is based on the spectrophotometric determination of the pink color that results from the reaction between Thiobarbituric acid (TBA) and malondialdehyde (MDA - ketoaldehyde, which is a secondary product of lipid oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids). Spectrophotometric absorbance readings were performed at 538 nm. A spectrophotometer (Perkin Elmer Lambda 25 UV/VIS, 190-1100 nm) was used to read the absorbances. The concentration of pigment formed was determined by reading from a standard curve where the TBARS values obtained were expressed as mg malondialdehyde/kg sample (mg MDA/kg sample). A calibration curve was developed using 0, 0.01, 0.02, 0.03, 0.04 and 0.05 µmol of malondialdehyde (MDA).
Sex Differences in Metabolic Indices and Chronic Neuroinflammation in Response to Prolonged High-Fat Diet in ApoE4 Knock-In Mice

Late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (LOAD) likely results from combinations of risk factors that include both genetic predisposition and modifiable lifestyle factors. The E4 allele of apolipoprotein E (ApoE) is the most significant genetic risk factor for LOAD. A Western-pattern diet (WD) has been shown to strongly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, conditions which have been strongly linked to an increased risk for developing AD. Little is known about how the WD may contribute to, or enhance, the increased risk presented by possession of the ApoE4 allele. To model this interaction over the course of a lifetime, we exposed male and female homozygote ApoE4 knock-in mice and wild-type controls to nine months of a high-fat WD or standard chow diet. At eleven months of age, the mice were tested for glucose tolerance and then for general activity and spatial learning and memory. Postmortem analysis of liver function and neuroinflammation in the brain was also assessed. Our results suggest that behavior impairments resulted from the convergence of interacting metabolic alterations, made worse in a male ApoE4 mice group who also showed liver dysfunction, leading to a higher level of inflammatory cytokines in the brain. Interestingly, female ApoE4 mice on a WD revealed impairments in spatial learning and memory without the observed liver dysfunction or increase in inflammatory markers in the brain. These results suggest multiple direct and indirect pathways through which ApoE and diet-related factors interact. The striking sex difference in markers of chronic neuroinflammation in male ApoE4 mice fed the high-fat WD suggests a specific mechanism of interaction conferring significant enhanced LOAD risk for humans with the ApoE4 allele, which may differ between sexes. Additionally, our results suggest researchers exercise caution when designing and interpreting results of experiments employing a WD, being careful not to assume a WD impacts both sexes by the same mechanisms.
Genetic polymorphisms in interleukin-17A were associated with typhoid fever in Babylon City in Iraq

A total of 50 clinical samples were taken from the blood of typhoid fever patients who visited Al-Hillah Surgical Teaching Hospital and private laboratories in the AL-Hillah/Babylon region between February and August 2021. This research included 50 people who looked to be healthy and disease-free. Genotypes and allele frequency for rs1974226 showed individuals with two T alleles (homozygous for the TT) were significantly represented among the patients with typhoid fever: 14 (28%), P-value = 0.0061, as compared with healthy control subjects, 6 (12%), and had an increased risk of developing typhoid fever infection. The IL-17A (C) allele was less frequent among patients (62%, n =62) than control, and the (T) allele was more frequent among patients than control (38%, n =38). Genotypes and allele frequency for rs1974226 showed individuals with genotype TT were significantly represented among the patients with typhoid fever: 14 (28%), P-value = 0.0061, as compared with healthy control subjects, 6 (12%), and had an increased risk of developing typhoid fever infection. The data has been further examined for each genotype correlated with typhoid fever under different inheritance models.