Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Use of Response Surface Methodology on Medium Components Optimization for Embryogenic Callus Induction in Sugarcane (Saccharum Sp.) Cv. Cp 72-2086

Lourdes Janeth Germán-Báez Autonomous University of Sinaloa Faculty of Chemical Biological Sciences: Universidad Autonoma de Sinaloa Facultad de Ciencias Quimico Biologicas David Ulises Santos-Ballardo Universidad Politécnica de Sinaloa: Universidad Politecnica de Sinaloa Mayra Esparza-Araiza Potosi Institute of Scienti c and Technological Research: Instituto Potosino de Investigacion Cienti ca y Tecnologica AC Eber Enrique Orozco-Guillen Universidad Politecnica de Sinaloa Junio Flores-Castellanos Universidad Autonoma de Sinaloa Sergio Medina-Godoy Instituto Politécnico Nacional Centro Interdisciplinario de Investigación para el Desarrollo Integral: Instituto Politecnico Nacional Centro Interdisciplinario de Investigacion para el Desarrollo Integral Sergio Hernández-Verdugo Universidad Autonoma de Sinaloa Angel Valdez-Ortiz (  avaldez@uas.edu.mx ) Autonomous University of Sinaloa: Universidad Autonoma de Sinaloa https://orcid.org/0000-00028064-197X
Evaluation of Financial Capacity of Small and Medium Enterprises in Hanoi

The main objective of this study was to identify, evaluate, and to measure the attributes of financial capacity through the qualitative indicators of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Hanoi. The study was based on a field survey using a semi structured questionnaire on a sample of 150 accountants. But, only 115 filled questionnaires were satisfactory and therefore included in the analysis. By using seceral statistical analytical tools, i.e. descriptive statistics, Cronbach’s Alpha analysis, T-test, and Anova, the study has identified and measured four (4) attributes of financial capacity through qualitative indicators of SMEs in Hanoi that have great effects on SMEs. There is, statistically, significant difference in the level of financial capacity through qualitative indicators of SMEs in Hanoi from these different work experiences. There is not, statistically, significant difference in the level of financial capacity through qualitative indicators of SMEs in Hanoi between the mentioned three groups of job description. Based on the findings, some recommendations are given for SMEs to improve financial capacity.
An Update on Active Membranes

Bilayer membranes formed from phospholipid molecules are an essential component of cellular membranes. While the properties of equilibrium membranes are well understood using the Helfrich Hamiltonian constructed from the two elastic moduli, the surface tension and the curvature modulus (for a review, see, for instance, Seifert, 1997), the nonequilibrium behavior of real biological membranes of living cells has not reached an equal level of understanding. In this chapter, we are interested in active membranes, which share one of the important characteristics of membranes of living cells: the sustained uptake and dissipation of energy. Active membranes can be thought of as composite systems, which contain some active elements in addition to a membrane. These active elements exert either directly or in an effective way, nonconservative forces on the membrane surface. These forces are generalized in the sense that they may not be necessarily mechanical in origin: they can be produced by a chemical reaction such as actin polymerization, mechanical stresses, or by electric fields for instance. A common feature in active membranes is that some kind of energy input has to be brought from a source that is exterior to the membrane itself. This energy input (brought by adenosine triphosphate (ATP) hydrolysis, or light for instance) is precisely what drives the membrane out of equilibrium. As a result, the fluctuations of an active membrane are different from the thermal fluctuations of passive, equilibrium membranes. Classical models of active membranes have been reviewed in Ramaswamy and Rao (2001), so that, in this chapter, we can focus on more recent developments in the field. Over the years, active membranes have served as a test ground for theoretical models of more complex active systems, such as active fluids or active gels (Kruse et al., 2005) and there has been a strong feedback between experiments and theoretical models. These days, there are many branches of research on active fluids, which focus, for instance, on the collective motions of active particles, or on specific rheological properties. As a proof of this tendency, we would like to recommend three recent 14
UNDERSTANDING NEW ZEALAND ADULTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARDS DIGITAL INTERVENTIONS FOR HEALTH

"E-health has transformed healthcare by improving access and reach of health services, which is now more critical than ever given the COVID-19 pandemic. One aspect of e-health is the delivery of health interventions via the internet or through smartphone apps, known as digital interventions (DI). These DI can improve physical and mental health for people, by modifying behaviour and improving illness management. Despite, the benefits of DI use remains low. One explanation for this low usage is people’s attitudes towards DI. Indeed, having a positive attitude towards DI is associated with an increased likelihood of wanting to engage with DI. Therefore, people’s attitudes towards digital interventions are important in understanding if people are willing to engage with them. To date, limited research exists about attitudes and much of this varies based on region and population. Along, with understanding people’s attitudes it is important to understand what shapes people’s attitudes towards these interventions. Therefore, this study sought to determine New Zealand (NZ) adults’ attitudes towards DI and what shapes these attitudes. In order to address these questions a cross-sectional survey was used. Results indicate that NZ adults have neutral to somewhat positive attitudes to DI and their attitudes are influenced by common factors including: beliefs about accessibility of DI and the COVID-19 experience. These findings suggest that some NZ adults have a positive attitudes to DI, but overall people’s attitudes needed to be addressed to ensure people are ready to use DI. "
Incidence of Urinary Tract Infection among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Federal Medical Centre, Bida, Niger-State, North Central Nigeria: A Retrospective Study

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the bacteriological aetiology and incidence of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and antibacterial susceptibility patterns among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics at the Federal Medical Centre in Bida, Niger-State, using the gold standard of culture. Study Design: Data were obtained from the Medical Microbiology Department Registry from pregnant women who attended routine antenatal clinics between January 2010 and December 2012.A total of 1242 pregnant women aged 15 to 54 years old had mid-stream urine samples taken. At the first antenatal appointment, samples were collected inside sterile disposable universal bottles from pregnant women suspected of having UTIs. SPSS version 16.0 was used to code, compute, and analyse the data, and p values of 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: Out of 1242 pregnant women between the ages of 15 and 54 in this study, our research found that the incidence of UTI was 46.1 percent, which was statistically significant (p = 0.046, with a mean age of 30.92 years and a standard deviation of 5.46). The most common uropathogen (60%) was Escherichia coli, followed by Staphylococcus aureus (28.3%). Escherichia coli was susceptible to Nitrofurantoin and Gentamycin (61.4%) and (51.5%) respectfully. Conclusion: The incidence of urinary tract infection in this study was 46.1% uropathogen, which is cause for concern among the general public. As a result, pregnant women should be screened for symptomatic or asymptomatic UTIs at antenatal clinics on a regular basis.
Effects of Desflurane Versus Propofol Anesthesia on Regional Cerebral Oxygenation during Spinal Surgery in the Prone Position

Context: Postural change during anaesthesia has a complex effect on systemic and cerebral circulations. Aim: The goal of the study was to evaluate the effects of desflurane and propofol on cerebral oxygenation during spinal surgery in the prone position. Settings and Design: A prospective randomized double-blinded trial. Methods and Materials: Fifty-two patients scheduled for spinal surgery were randomly allocated to propofol (n=25) and desflurane (n=27) groups. Anaesthetic agents were maintained to obtain a bispectral index of 50-55. SAP, DAP, HR, SPO2, ETCO2 and right and left rSO2 were assessed at seven-time points: supine position without oxygen administration (T1), supine position with oxygen administration (T2-baseline), intubation in the supine position (T3), just after prone positioning (T4), 10 minutes after prone positioning (T5), at the end of surgery in the prone position (T6) and at the end of anaesthesia in the supine position (T7). PCO2, PO2 and Hb partial were also recorded at T3 and T7. Results: Demographic data, pre-oxygenation hemodynamic variables and rSO2 were comparable between the groups. There was no significant difference between groups in SAP, DAP, HR, SPO2, and ETCO2 (p=0.095, p=0.061, p=0.357, p=0.088, p=0.328 respectively). PCO2, PO2 and Hb were not significant different between groups (p=0.542, p=0.394, p=0.768 respectively). rSO2 values were not significantly different between groups. In the propofol group, right rSO2 was significantly higher at T3 (p=0.017) and significantly lower at T5 (p=0,019) and at T6 (p=0,028) compared to baseline. Left rSO2 decreased significantly from baseline at T5 (p=0.026) in the propofol group. Left and right rSO2 in the desflurane group decreased significantly from baseline at T5 (p=0.0004 and p=0.0115). Conclusion: In the prone position, desflurane and propofol were associated with a significant decrease in rSO2 without differences between these anaesthetics.
Evaluation of Changes in Haematological Parameters of Sickle Cell Anaemia Subjects in Rivers and Bayelsa States

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in some haematological parameters in sickle cell anaemia subjects in Rivers State. Study Design: This study is a cross-sectional observational study. Place and Duration of Study: University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Rivers State, and the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, between the months of February and August, 2020. Methodology: A total of four hundred and fifty (450) subjects with age range of 1-50 years were randomly selected. There are about 200 registered patients (adults and children alike) at the sickle cell clinics of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, and the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, with an average of 4 new patients per month. The sample size was obtained using a prevalence of sickle cell anaemia of 2% and the sample size was calculated using Cochran sample size formula. Five milliliters (5ml) of venous blood sample was withdrawn from the peripheral vein in the upper limb of subjects using a standard venipuncture technique. The sample was rocked gently to mix and kept at room temperature and the haematological parameters were analyzed within 4 hours of samples collection. The haematological parameters: total white blood cell count (WBC), red blood cell count (RBC), Haemoglobin concentration (Hb), Haematocrit, mean cell volume (MCV), mean cell haemoglobin (MCH), mean cell haemoglobin concentration (MCHC), red cell distribution width (RDW-CV), Platelet count (PLT), MPV, Neutrophils, Lymphocyte, Monocyte, Eosinophils, and Basophils) were analyzed using Mindray BC-6800 auto Haematology analyzer system. Data management and statistical analyses were conducted using Statistical Analyses System SAS 9.4 (SAS Institute, Cary, North Carolina, USA) and p values less than . 05 were considered statistically significant. Results: The results showed the mean comparison of haematological parameters in sickle cell anaemia and control subjects. The mean comparison of Haemoglobin F was significantly reduced statistically (p<.05) in vaso-occlusive crises (VOC) condition than steady state compared with the control group. There was increase trend of haematological parameters showing statistically significant difference across the subject conditions compared with the control. There were exceptions in few cases especially in lymphocytes which was not significant (p>.05) in the steady state and vaso-occlusive crisis compared with the control. Similarly, Neutrophils was not significant (p>.05) in the steady state and vaso-occlusive crisis compared with the control. Furthermore, Basophils was more significant (p<.05) in the steady state than in the vaso-occlusive crisis and control groups. Similarly, absolute eosinophil was less significant statistically (p<.05) in the steady state and vaso-occlusive crisis than in the control group. Conclusion: This study has shown that there are changes in haemtological parameters between SCA subjects and control subjects and the VOC and steady state sickle cell anaemia (SCA) subjects.
Development of a Patient Safety Model in Independent Practice of Midwifery in Bogor Regency, West Java, Indonesia

The concept of patient safety has been developed due to the increased incidence of medical error in Indonesia.Although incidents related to patient safety occurs in health servicessuch as the Independent Practice ofMidwifery or BidanPraktikMandiri(BPM), it has not received enough attention from the stakeholders. Thisresearch discusses the implementationof Patient Safety Model atthe Independent Practice of MidwiferyinBogor District, West Java Province. The research was conducted with mixed method approach, using threewayphase. The first phase is the construction on patient safety goals in BPM by doing focus group discussionon 3 groups and 2 in-depth interviews with 2 informants. The second phase is the model development inthe form of validation based on findings in the first phase. Additionally, phase 2 is done by using crosssectionaldesign of 90 midwives and SEM analysis using PLS. The third phase is conducting a quantitativeevaluation model with pre and post design at 30 BPM which have had training on Patient Safety Model. Thefindings show allvariables (patient safety goals, knowledge, attitudes, motivations, and behaviors related tothe patient safety) are valid in shaping Patient Safety Model. The results on Model application evaluation(phase 3) indicate that the model effective in increasing knowledge (p 0.000), attitude (p 0.000), motivation(p 0.000) and behavior (p 0.001) on patient safety in BPM.
Gemischte Plumbide (Ca/Sr)xBa1 –xPb3. Strukturchemie und chemische Bindung/ Mixed Plumbides (Ca/Sr)xBa1−xPb3. Structural Chemistry and Chemical Bonding

Ternary mixed Ca/Sr-Ba triplumbides of overall composition AIIPb3 were synthesized from stoichiometric mixtures of the elements. The structures of the compounds have been determined by means of single crystal X-ray data. All structures exhibit close-packed ordered APb3 layers containing Pb Kagomé nets, which are stacked in different orientations. Depending on the stacking sequences, the resulting lead polyanion resembles the oxygen nets of the hexagonal (face sharing octahedra, h stacking, Ni3Sn-type structure) or the cubic perovskites (corner sharing octahedra, c stacking, Cu3Au-type structure). The known binary compound BaPb3, the structure of which has been redetermined from single crystal data (trigonal, space group R3̄̄m, a = 729.06(2), c = 2564.43(10) pm, Z = 9, R1 = 0.0353), shows a (hhc)3 stacking (TaCo3-type structure). A small partial substitution of barium against calcium (Ca0.03Ba0.97Pb3: trigonal, space group R3̄̄m, a = 726.0(2), c = 3443(2) pm, Z = 12, R1 = 0.0542) or strontium (Sr0.11Ba0.89Pb3: a = 727.3(2), c = 3421(2) pm, Z = 12, R1 = 0.0424) causes a structural change to the HT-PuGa3 structure type with a (hhcc)3 stacking sequence. At an approximate 1 : 1 ratio (35 to 53 % Sr) of strontium and barium (Sr0.56Ba0.44Pb3: trigonal, space group P63/mmc, a = 715.82(2), c = 1717.91(7) pm, Z = 6, R1 = 0.0309) the PuAl3 structure type [(hcc)2-stacking] has a distinct homogenity range. The series is terminated with the pure c stacking of SrPb3 and CaPb3. As already noted from the above series, the stacking of the close-packed layers is influenced by the ratio of the atomic radii of the contributing elements. The electronic stability ranges, which are discussed on the basis of the results of FP-LAPW band structure calculations and in comparison to further compounds known from the literature, can be explained using Zintl/Wade rules. Still, due to the presence of only partially occupied steep Pb-p bands of σ bonding characteristic, the compounds are metals exhibiting pseudo band gaps at or near the Fermi level. Thus this structure family represents an instructive case of transition from polar ionic/covalent towards (inter)metallic chemistry.
Risk attitude and capital market participation: is there a gender gap in Germany?

Do women invest differently than men? Using the Deutsche Bundesbank Panel on Household Finances (PHF), we replicate earlier findings that participation in stocks and the conditional share held in equity are generally lower among women than among men, even when we account for risk aversion and other relevant factors. Above and beyond most previous literature, we also analyse financial wealth held in fund shares, fixed-income securities and certificates. Adjusted for controls, women hold less wealth in certificates but more in fund shares than men. We also report novel results when we decompose the raw gender gap in capital market participation rates. This gap is mainly explained by different risk attitudes and monetary endowments, but women would participate even less in the capital market if they reacted to risk aversion in the same way as their male counterparts, implying that risk-averse men may shy away from risky assets much more than similar women.
Immortalization of human dermal microvascular endothelial cells

Objectives : Microvascular endothelial cells (MECs) have been proved by increasing studies to play important roles in the process of endocrine, immune response, and pathogenic microorganism infection. However, most types of MECs have a limited number of divisions. Therefore, the immortalization of primary MECs may provide a better cell model for research. And the present research is aimed to establish an immortal human dermal microvascular endothelial cells (HDMECs). Methods : To immortalize HDMECs, the telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT) gene was transferred into the primary HDMECs by lentiviral infection. The passages of HDMECs transfected with hTERT or without hTERT were analyzed. At the same time, the relative telomerase activity and telomere length in HDMECs transfected with hTERT were detected by RT-PCR assay. And the β-galactosidase (β-GAL) activity in HDMECs transfected with hTERT was detected by ELISA kits. Finally, karyotype and tube formation analysis were used to evaluate the effects of transfection with hTERT on the characteristics of HDMECs. Results: The results showed that the number of passages of HDMECs transfected with hTERT was significantly increased. The telomerase activity of HDMECs transfected with hTERT gene was enhanced, and β-GAL activity was significantly reduced. Moreover, the transfection of hTERT gene has almost no effect on the karyotype and tube formation of HDMECs. Conclusion: These data indicate that transfection of hTERT gene could successfully enhance the cleavage ability of HDMECs, and the characteristics of hTERT-HDMECs remain almost unchanged.
Crop residue management and oxalate‐extractable iron and aluminium explain long‐term soil organic carbon sequestration and dynamics

The management of crop residues affects carbon (C)‐sequestration. This study aimed to identify the interaction between residue management and soil properties on C‐sequestration. The hypothesis was that larger silt and clay contents and larger residue inputs enhance C‐sequestration. The soil was sampled in Belgium in long‐term (≥ 15 years) cropping systems with grain maize, Zea mays L. (all stover (leaves and stalks) returned), silage maize (all stover removed) or permanent grass. The fields sampled were distributed over two adjacent regions; one with sandy soil (33% silt + clay) and one with silty loam soil (71% silt + clay). The 13C abundance of the soil organic carbon (SOC) revealed that topsoil (0–30 cm) under grain maize contained more maize‐derived SOC than that under silage maize (14 ± 1 and 9 ± 1 Mg C ha−1, respectively, P < 0.001, in sand, and 17 ± 1 and 14 ± 1 Mg C ha−1, respectively, P < 0.001, in silty loam). Total SOC stocks were unaffected by crop management, however, which suggests substitution of native SOC by fresh SOC derived from residues, especially in sandy soil where the silt and clay fraction is saturated with SOC. The maize‐derived SOC stocks of the silty loam soil are 3.5–5.5 Mg C ha−1 larger than those of the sandy soil, which confirms the larger potential of the former to sequester C. Surprisingly, the native C3‐SOC stocks in the sandy soil were 25–30 Mg C ha−1 larger than those of the silty loam soil. The concentration of SOC in the silt and clay fraction was on average three times larger for the sandy than for the silty loam soil. The concentration of oxalate‐extractable Al and Fe in the same fraction was on average 2.5 times larger for sandy than for silty loam soil. Silt and clay‐associated SOC correlated with the Fe + Al concentration across all regions and treatments (R2 = 0.62). This suggests that organo‐mineral associations and the formation of organo‐metal complexes promote C‐sequestration in this temperate region.
The relationship between social responsibility and public libraries accountability: The mediating role of professional ethics and conscientiousness

Public libraries are powerful social institutions whose services have a positive contribution to civil society. As one of the most important and most visited social institutions, such libraries are responsible to the community. Promoting social responsibility in public libraries requires addressing issues such as librarians’ accountability, professional ethics, and conscientiousness. Accordingly, this study strives to address this research gap by examining the relationship between organizational social responsibility and accountability perceived by staff in public libraries. Based on theoretical foundations, librarians’ professional ethics and conscientiousness were considered as mediating variables. Quantitative research method was used for this study and six hypothesized relationships were formulated to develop a conceptual model. Study data were collected through a questionnaire. Data obtained from 362 librarians of Iranian public libraries were analyzed running SPSS software and Smart PLS 3.0. The results revealed that perceived social responsibility of public libraries directly contributes to their perceived responsiveness. Furthermore, the implementation of social responsibility by public libraries reinforces the professional ethics and conscientiousness of librarians. As a result, the professional ethics and conscientiousness will lead to improving the accountability of public libraries. Accordingly, this study can help public library administrators, policymakers, and librarians to develop more comprehensive strategies for providing services to citizens by focusing on their social responsibilities, thereby establishing their place in society.