Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Micro-Core decompression combined with intralesional zoledronic acid as a treatment of osteonecrosis of femoral head: A novel technique

Background: Avascular Necrosis / Osteonecrosis of the femoral head is a debilitating condition affecting the hip joint and is one of the most common causes of total hip replacement. The available treatments include pharmacological and surgical options with Total hip arthroplasty (THA) being the mainstay of treatment. We here is studying a novel technique of combining micro core decompression with intra-lesional bisphosphonate as a treatment for osteonecrosis of the hip. Materials and Methods: A prospective study of 19 hips was done. There were 11 males and 4 females ranging 42 - 63 years. Four hips were stage I, ten hips were stage IIA, three hips were stage IIb and two hips were stage III. 16 hips (40%) had stage IIb and 24 hips (60%) had stage III ONFH. The minimum period of follow up was 24 months. All patients were assessed according to the Harris Hip Score (HHS). The operative procedure include decompressing the avascular area with drilling then injecting the zoledronic acid locally. Results: The mean preoperative modified Harris Hip Score in stage I (n=4), stage IIa (n=10), stage IIb (n=3) and Stage III (n=2) were 81.9, 72.7, 68.8 and 59.2 respectively. The mean postoperative modified Harris Hip Score at two years in stage I, stage IIa, stage IIb and Stage III were 97.3, 91.1, 88.4 and 82.5 respectively. Conclusion: We found that the use of micro core-decompression with intra-lesional bisphosphonate will provide higher chances towards hip preservation especially in late cases or cases with larger lesions where core decompression may not be successful.
Decomposition and soil biological quality under pulse-maize sequence

A trial was conducted in order to assess the undecomposed crop residues left after decomposition of pulses and some soil microbiological properties. A split plot design replicated thrice with three pulses and fallow was conducted during kharif 2017 and 2018 at Agricultural College Farm, Bapatla. Greengram and blackgram had lower values of undecomposed matter left after decomposition while soil microbial population were higher with cowpea incorporated plots during the experimental period of two years.
BRANDING STRATEGY OF THE COUNTRIES IN THE BALKAN REGION – FOCUSING ON HEALTH TOURISM

Countries of the Balkan region possess great endowed resources in health tourism, mainly in the area of natural resources, and Mediterranean diet in some countries. The question is whether these countries have already realized their uniqueness in this area? Conscious brand building starting at the so called brand positioning is crucial in the fierce competition of tourism, particularly on online platforms assuring the possibility of easy comparison. The main objective of the paper is to analyze by structured content analysis the issue how consciously Balkan countries build their brands in health tourism through their online communication.
The Role Of Marketing Engineering Approach In Supporting Marketing Decision Making: Mediating Role Of Marketing Creativity

Current study aimed at examining the role of marketing engineering (Technology-Based Operations, Benchmarking, Data-Based DecisionMaking and Analysis of Market Orientation) in supporting marketing decisions through the mediating role of creativity in marketing. Achieving aim of study was done depending on quantitative approach in which a questionnaire was utilized to collect data from (91) marketing managers within public shareholding companies in the services sector. Results of study indicated an influence of marketing engineering on supporting decision making of marketers that is attributed to marketing creativity, in addition to that, it appeared that technology-based operations were the most supportive marketing engineering approaches to develop creativity and manage decision making within marketing departments. Study recommended focusing on the soft skills of marketers and avoids repetition and conventionality in the marketing approach is the best way to get into marketing engineering.
Therapeutic efficacy of polyherbal anti-diarrhoeal preparation in diarrhoeic goats

Diarrhoea has been recognized as one of the most important health problem and leading cause of mortality and morbidity in goats. The Aegle marmelos, Dalbergia sissoo and Holarrhena antidysenterica possesses antidiarrheal activity, which acts by reducing the gastrointestinal motility and gastric secretion and possess lesser side effects than the conventional drugs. The present research work was undertaken to study the therapeutic efficacy of Polyherbal antidiarrhoeal tablet containing hydro-ethanolic extracts of unripe fruits of Aegle marmelos, bark of Dalbergia sissoo and seeds of Holarrhena antidysenterica in diarrhoeic goats and to study the haematological profile in diarrhoeic goats. Total 25 diarrhoiec goats were selected and treated with polyherbal antidiarrhoeal tablet (600 mg) @ 1 tablet orally twice a day for 5 day along with fluid and supportive treatment depending on severity of case. The efficacy of Polyherbal antidiarrhoeal tablet was judged on the basis of restoration of faecal consistency to normal and improvement in haematological parameters in diarrhoeic goats after treatment. The mean rank of faecal consistency score was normal in diarrhoeic goats after treatment with Polyherbal antidiarrhoeal tablet. The haematological profile study showed significant (P<0.01) improvement in altered PCV (%), TLC, TEC, neutrophils (%), lymphocytes (%) and eosinophils (%) on 5 day post treatment as compare to their corresponding values on ‘0’ day (before treatment). The study concluded that the polyherbal antidiarrhoeal tablet containing Aegle marmelos, Dalbergia sissoo and Holarrhena antidysenterica found effective and safe remedy in inducing recovery in diarrhoeic goats with improvement in haematological parameters.
SPATIO-TEMPORAL OBJECT STABILITY FOR MONITORING EVOLVING AREAS IN SATELLITE IMAGE TIME SERIES

Abstract. Monitoring observable processes in Satellite Image Time Series (SITS) is one of the crucial way to understand dynamics of our planet that is facing unexpected behaviors due to climate change. In this paper, we propose a novel method to assess the evolution of objects (and especially their surface) through time. To do so, we first build a space-time tree representation of image time series. The so-called space-time tree is a hierarchical representation of an image sequences into a nested set of nodes characterizing the observed regions at multiple spatial and temporal scales. Then, we measure for each node the spatial area occupied at each time sample, and we focus on its evolution through time. We thus define the spatio-temporal stability of each node. We use this attribute to identify and measure changing areas in a remotely-sensed scene. We illustrate the purpose of our method with some experiments in a coastal environment using Sentinel-2 images, and in a flood occurred area with Sentinel-1 images.
Swiss second-home owners’ intentions of changing housing patterns

Abstract For several decades, second homes have gained popularity across Europe. For various socio-economic reasons, it is important to understand the factors prompting owners to migrate to the destination area or preventing them from doing so. Discussions about “home” and “migration” here consider the emerging explanatory opportunities brought about by the “new mobility paradigm”. The purpose of this work is to examine whether second-home owners are prone to switch their housing pattern, hence permanently move to their second home, or to maintain the status quo, following a more flexible lifestyle by using both homes. An empirical investigation aimed at identifying the key factors fostering second-home owners’ intentions of future relocation to a holiday destination is proposed. Individual observations were collected through a survey posted to second-home owners in the Lake Maggiore region (Southern Switzerland). Results show that most of the second-home owners are happy to continue their current flexible housing patterns and enjoy the best of both homes, rather than opting for permanent relocation. This study also demonstrates the importance of the owner’s socio-demographic and psychological traits, as well as objective and subjective host-community characteristics, in explaining individuals’ future housing intentions.
The Impact of Distance Education on Learning Outcome in Computer Skills Course in Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University: An Experimental Study

The present study aimed to explore the impact of distance education on the learning outcome of students in computer skills course in Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University in Al-Sulail, Saudi Arabia. In this study, the learning outcome is represented in the students’ academic achievement. The researcher adopted an experimental approach. He selected a sample consisting from 80 male students from 4 sections of a computer skills course. Those students were divided equally into control and experimental groups. The members of the control group were taught through adopting a face-to-face instructional approach. They attended 4 face-to-face lectures. The members of the experimental group were taught online through using the Blackboard system. The researcher used a pre-test and a post-test for assessing students’ academic achievement. SPSS program was used. It was found that both groups share similar levels of computer literacy. It was found that distance education has a significant positive impact on students’ academic achievement in the computer skills course. The researcher recommends adding online instructional activities to the curricula used in Saudi universities.
A POPULATION STUDY OF LITTORAL DWELLING NAIDIDAE (OLIGOCHAETA) IN A SHALLOW

SUMMARY (1) The population densities of three coexisting species of the Naididae, Naispseudobtusa (Piquet), Chaetogaster diastrophus (Gruithiusen), and Stylaria lacustris (Linnaeus) showed seasonal fluctuations in the littoral zone of the lake. The population fluctuations of Chaetogaster diastrophus were more erratic than those of Nais pseudobtusa. The population densities of Stylaria lacustris were lower than those of the other two species and they decreased with time. (2) A positive correlation was observed between the population densities of Nais pseudobtusa and Chaetogaster diastrophus, but there was a negative correlation between the densities of Nais pseudobtusa and Stylaria lacustris. (3) Significant multiple correlations were found between the densities of Nais pseudobtusa and Chaetogaster diastrophus with food and temperature. (4) The main method of reproduction of the three species was asexual reproduction. (5) The proportion of the population of Nais pseudobtusa with a bud was significantly correlated with food abundance.
N and P Dynamic of Phragmites australis and Typha angustata Litter in Dawen River Wetland During the Decomposition

The research used the bag method to explore the decomposition dynamic of Phragmites australis and Typha angustata which are location different environment in Dawen River wetland.The environment are the surface and 50cm under the surface.The results showed that: ①All treatments have the same tendency and three stages which include rapidly-slowly-rapidly decrease.The decomposition rate of Typha angustata is higher than Phragmites australis,and the mass remaining ration respectively are 38% and 43% after 10 months.Decomposition rate in the upper layer was more rapidly than the lower layer,Remaining mass of Phragmites australis and Typha angustata in upper layer and lower layer were 43.02%,58.01% and 38.31%,53.27%. ②The content and NAI of N and P showed the fluctuation dynamic.At the end of the experiment the N and P content of Typha angustata is obviously lower than Phragmites australis.The N of Phragmites australis and Typha angustata are release from litter to environment and the P of Phragmites australis and Typha angustata are relocate from environment.All these result are important to understand the recycle of material in wetland.On the other hand,these results give some theory basement to the science management of wetland.
Capnocytophaga canimorsus sp. nov. (formerly CDC group DF-2), a cause of septicemia following dog bite, and C. cynodegmi sp. nov., a cause of localized wound infection following dog bite

CDC group DF-2 is the vernacular name given to a slow-growing gram-negative bacterium that causes septicemia and meningitis in humans. Infections frequently (one-third of cases) occur following dog bites or close contact with dogs or occasionally with cats. Splenectomy and alcoholism appear to be strong predisposing factors for DF-2 infection. In addition to 150 DF-2 strains received for identification, we received 9 DF-2-like strains; 6 were isolated from wound or eye infections, 3 of which were associated with dog bites and 1 of which was associated with a cat scratch, and 3 were isolated from dog mouths. The major characteristics of DF-2 include production of acid but no gas from lactose and maltose and usually D-glucose; positive reactions for oxidase, catalase, arginine dihydrolase, gliding motility, and o-nitrophenyl-beta-D-galactopyranoside; growth enhanced by serum and by incubation in a candle jar atmosphere; and negative reactions for sucrose, raffinose, inulin, melibiose, nitrate reduction, indole, and growth on MacConkey agar. DF-2-like strains had the same characteristics, except that acid was formed from sucrose, raffinose, inulin, and melibiose. By the hydroxyapatite method, DNAs from 12 DF-2 strains were 88% related in 60 degrees C reactions and 84% related in 75 degrees C reactions. Related sequences contained 0.5 to 1.5% unpaired bases (divergence). Three DF-2-like strains were 73 to 80% related at 60 degrees C (with 2.0 to 2.5% divergence) and 68 to 75% related at 75 degrees C. The relatedness of DF-2 and DF-2-like strains was 19 to 31% at 60 degrees Celsius and 13 to 19% at 75 degrees Celsius. The relatedness of DF-2 and DF-2-like strains to Capnocytophaga species was 4 to 7%. The DNA relatedness date indicate that eh DF-2 and the DF-2-like strains are separate, previously undescribed species. Both groups are phenotypically and genetically distinct from Capnocytophaga species, although they do share several characteristics with Capnocytophaga species, including cellular morphology, gliding motility, cellular fatty acid composition, enhancement of growth in a candle jar atmosphere, and G+C content. The new species differ from Capnocytophaga species by their positive oxidase and catalase reactions. We chose to avoid creating a new genus and proposed the names Capnocytophaga canimorsus sp. nov. for group DF-2 and C. cynodegmi sp. nov. for the DF-2-like strains.
Intraspecific life-history and morphological variations in Lymnaea peregra (Müller) (Gastropoda : Pulmonata) : environmental or genetic variance?

Three neighbouring populations of Lymnaea peregra were studied between January 1985 and December 1986. The populations differed in egg sizes, juvenile growth rates, survival regimes, breeding patterns, and total reproductive efforts. Differences in water temperatures were largely responsible for the annual variation in the timing of the breeding seasons while interpopulation divergence in growth rates, and consequently number of breeding bouts per year, was attributed mainly to varying food availability. Snails at the Don site had lower winter mortalities than the Sheaf and the Rivelin individuals, partly due to the higher winter temperatures at the former site. Moreover, faster current speeds might also be responsible for the higher mortalities at the Sheaf and the Rivelin than the Don site. The lower reproductive efforts exhibited by the Don snails as compared with the other two populations were ascribed to the low food availability, high population density and shortage of oviposition sites at the Don. The Don snails consistently started breeding earlier than the Sheaf and the Rivelin individuals. Mass-culture and controlled breeding experiments revealed that the early-breeding trait of the Don snails was heritable, and probably genetically fixed. It is postulated that the early breeding of the Don snails is an adaptation to exploit a longer breeding season. Quantitative genetical analyses indicated a genetic trade-off between the age at first reproduction and the hatchling size of the Don snails. Similar analyses also showed significant genetic variances for the juvenile growth rates and the hatchling size in the Sheaf and the Rivelin populations respectively. There is some suggestion that the snail populations showed varying reproductive investment per individual offspring as predicted by the Sibly & Calow model. This study shows that L. peregra, though primarily phenotypically plastic, can evolve local adaptations according to specific ecological circumstances.
Development of Methods for Screening Grapevines for Resistance to Infection by Downy Mildew. II. Resveratrol Production

The production of the phytoalexin precursor resveratrol in grapevines was assessed as a screening procedure for estimating resistance to infection by Plasmopara viticola . Methanolic extracts from uv-irradiated leaf discs were measured spectrophotometrically and analyzed by gas-liquid chromatography (GLC). An absorbance peak shift from 338 nm to 330 nm corresponding to changes in resveratrol production was observed for resistant and tolerant varieties but not for susceptible vines. However, resveratrol production appeared to be highly sensitive to environmental changes, limiting its usefulness as a reproducible screening system. In addition, the technique did not transfer well to in vitro -grown leaves (uv irradiance proving to be highly phytotoxic) nor to young seedlings, which gave equivocal results.
First trimester determination of fetal gender by ultrasonographic measurement of anogenital distance: A cross-sectional study

Abstract Background In some patients with a family history of the gender-linked disease, determination of the fetal gender in the first trimester of pregnancy is of importance. In X-linked recessive inherited diseases, only the male embryos are involved, while in some conditions, such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia, female embryos are affected; hence early determination of fetal gender is important. Objective The aim of the current study was to predict the gender of the fetus based on the accurate measurement of the fetal anogenital distance (AGD) by ultrasound in the first trimester. Materials and Methods To determine the AGD and crown-rump length in this cross-sectional study, 316 women with singleton pregnancies were exposed to ultrasonography. The results were then compared with definitive gender of the embryos after birth. Results The best cut-off for 11 wk to 11 wk, 6 days of pregnancy was 4.5 mm, for 12 wk to 12 wk, 6 days was 4.9 mm, and for 13 wk to 13 wk, 6 days was 4.8 mm. Conclusion AGD is helpful as an ultrasonographic marker that can determine fetal gender in the first trimester, especially after 12 wks.
Iatrogenic pseudoaneurysms associated with cerebrospinal fluid diversion procedures

Background: Cerebrospinal fluid diversion procedures, including ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt and external ventricular drain insertion, are common treatments for hydrocephalus. Common complications include obstruction, infection, and hemorrhage. Pseudoaneurysm formation secondary to catheter insertion is a distinctly rare complication, and usually involves the anterior cerebral artery or branches of the external carotid artery (superficial temporal artery or middle meningeal artery). Case Description: We present the case of a fusiform pseudoaneurysm in a 36-year-old female, which arose from a branch of the middle cerebral artery following VP shunt insertion. Parenchymal and intraventricular hemorrhage at the catheter insertion site developed 15 days postoperatively. The VP shunt was removed, and the aneurysmal segment was coagulated and occluded. Use of a limited dural opening during ventricular catheter placement may have been a factor in pseudoaneurysm formation. Conclusions: The literature regarding this rare complication is reviewed. Careful consideration should be given to vascular anatomy when planning shunt insertions, and a cruciate dural opening for cortical visualization and coagulation may help avoid this complication. Prompt identification and management of iatrogenic pseudoaneurysms is essential to avoid re-bleeding and associated hemorrhagic complications.
Digitonin-Cholesterol Complex Formation : Effects of Varying the Length of the Side-chain

A method was designed to study complex formation between saponin and cholesterol in aqueous ethanol, and was applied, with some modifications, to examine the ability of cholesterol analogues bearing various lengths of side-chain to form complexes (digitonides) with digitonin. The results indicated that all the analogues were capable of forming digitonides regardless of the length of the side-chain, but the effectiveness of digitonide formation increased as the length of the side-chain increased. A plausible structural model is proposed for the digitonide in order to interpret these results.