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Phytochemicals in Macrotyloma uniflorum – A Review

Macrotyloma uniflorum (horse gram), is an underutilized legume that has high nutritional value. It is highly drought resistant and the seeds possess medicinal properties by virtue of the wide array of phytochemicals harbored in them. This article attempts to present a comprehensive review of the phytochemicals present in the seeds of M. uniflorum. Information presented in this chapter has been compiled from various published sources.
Robo-advisers and Investor Behavior∗

In recent years, the rise of robo-advisers has provided a new, potentially more costeffective approach for offering financial advice. Using unique data from a large German retail bank, we investigate the effects of robo-advisers on clients’ portfolios. We find that after joining a robo-advising service, clients increase financial risk-taking, hold more diversified portfolios with a larger fraction of index funds, exhibit lower home bias and trend chasing, and increase their (buy) turnover. These effects are generally stronger for former self-directed investors than investors who have previously worked with a human financial advisor. We find that investors also learn from the roboadvisory tool, as evidenced by an improvement in portfolio efficiency in the non-robo advised part of their portfolio. Our research offers a deeper understanding of the trade-offs associated with using robo-advisers. ∗Benjamin Loos is with the Technical University of Munich (email: beni.loos@gmail.com). Alessandro Previtero is with Indiana University and NBER (email: aleprevi@indiana.edu). Sebastian Scheurle and Andreas Hackethal are with Goethe University. For useful suggestions we thank Simona Abis, Juhani Linnainmaa, Brian Melzer, Noah Stoffman, and participants and discussants at Mannheim University, Indiana University, FIRS, Research in Behavioral Finance, Luxembourg Asset Management Conference, Chicago FED.
Gender Differences in the Biomechanical and Physiological Properties of Gait in the Older Adults

Aging is related to decreases in skeletal muscle strength and muscle mass, collectively referred to as sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is accompanied by decreased ambulatory ability, loss of independence, increased fall incidence, and decreased quality of life. 5 Walking ability is very important for maintaining independence in activities of daily living, enjoying social interactions, and retaining a healthy level of emotional vitality, which are the main factors that affect quality of life, particularly for the elderly. Walking characteristics of the older adults include short steps and stride lengths, slow speeds, reduced joint angles, and mechanical plasticity, caused by age-related changes in the neuromuscular system. 10 Most previous studies have directly compared the walking characteristics of young people to the walking characteristics of the older adults. 13 However, physical characteristics differ according to sex. Some of these sex-related differences manifest during walking and thus influence rehabilitation treatment. Finally, gait differences between the sexes are of interest in a variety of clinical rehabilitation settings. Gender-specific differences in gait parameters, kinematics, kinetics, and physiological variables during level-surface walking have been reported in both young and older adults. 20 Several studies 21 have found that women walk with a higher cadence, shorter step width, greater joint range of motion in the frontal and sagittal planes, increased peak hip adduction angle and moment, as well as increased internal rotation moment compared to men. Another study reported that the rate of surface electromyography (sEMG) rise in the quadriceps muscles in women was less variable and had a lower magnitude compared with that of men. A different study found the relative of value VO2 (ml/kg/min) to be greater in women than in men when walking on a treadmill. Thus, previous studies have compared the characteristics of walking in older men and women to those of their younger counterparts. However, few studies have investigated sex-specific differences in the walking characteristics of the older adults. Further, studies relating to gait parameters, muscle activation, and metabolic cost of sex-related differences in older men and women are also lacking. The metabolic cost of movement has been linked to a number of anthropometric and kinematic variables that differ between men International Journal of Gerontology 13 (2019) 139 143 https://doi.org/10.6890/IJGE. 201906_13(2). 0008
Anti-hyperglycemic effects of Stemonocoleus micranthus (Fabaceae) stem bark on alloxan-induced hyperglycemic rats

This study evaluated the anti-hyperglycemic potential of Stemonocoleus micranthus Harms. (Fabaceae) stem bark. Three models used in this study were: normoglycemic animal model, oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and alloxan-induced hyperglycemic model for acute and prolonged administration. Five (5) groups of rats (n=5) were used for all models; group 1 served as the control (received 2 ml/kg of distilled water; p.o.), groups 2, 3, and 4 received S. micranthus extract (SME) 100, 200, and 400 mg/kg, respectively, while group 5 received glibenclamide (GLI 0.2 mg/kg) as a reference drug. In the normoglycemic study, the % reduction in blood glucose concentration (BGC) was 22.24, 29.97, 30.03 and 37.28% for SME (100, 200 and 400 mg/kg) and GLI, respectively. In the OGTT study, suppression in BGC was statistically significant (p<0.05) at 120 min for the 400 mg/kg SME group. The glycemic changes (%) observed in SME (100, 200 and 400 mg/kg) treated rats were 3.4, 0.86 and 0.45%, respectively at the 120 min relative to 0 min values. Also, oral administration of SME (100, 200, 400 mg/kg) and GLI significantly (p<0.05) reduced the BGC to varying degrees in alloxan-induced hyperglycemic rats. The SME at 400 mg/kg produced the highest percentage diminution in BGC of 23.26 and 67.66% for the acute and the prolonged anti-hyperglycemic study respectively, whereas the standard drug, GLI, exhibited 73.55 and 66.10%, respectively. Histopathological studies revealed protection from the harmful effect of alloxan on the kidney and liver by SME-treatment after 28 days as against GLI treated group where there was evidence of mild hepatosis. From the results, it can be deduced that S. micranthus stem bark possesses anti-hyperglycemic effects, thus scientifically corroborating with the folkloric use. Key words: Stemonocoleus micranthus, alloxan, glibenclamide, normoglycemia, hyperglycemia.
Surveying Consumer Understanding & Sentiment Of VR

Since the resurgence of consumer-grade virtual reality (VR), VR has successfully established itself on the consumer market. As with any emerging technology, differences can exist between how industry / academia view the technology and how consumers perceive it. We present results from a survey (N=210) conducted into consumer perception and attitudes towards VR. We report sentiment towards VR is positive. We show the associations linked with VR by our respondents match the defining characteristics of VR identified by experts in the literature (a fully virtual view, immersion, and head-worn technology). We identify 3 additional concepts associated with VR by our respondents: video games, futurism, and price. However, our results also show consumer expectations for VR are fixated around "VR for gaming" and suggest VR has to an extent been pigeonholed as primarily being a gaming device.
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Department of Preventive Dentistry, Stomatological Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 400015, People’s Republic of China Abstract: Circadian rhythms are generated via variations in the expression of clock genes that are organized into a complex transcriptional–translational autoregulatory network and regulate the diverse physiological and behavioral activities that are required to adapt to periodic environmental changes. Aberrant clock gene expression is associated with a heightened risk of diseases that affect all aspects of human health, including cancers. Within the past several years, a number of studies have indicated that clock genes contribute to carcinogenesis by altering the expression of clock-controlled and tumor-related genes downstream of many cellular pathways. This review comprehensively summarizes how clock genes affect the development of tumors and their prognosis. In addition, the review provides a full description of the current state of oral cancer research that aims to optimize cancer diagnosis and treatment modalities.
Vitamin D Status in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure - Is there a Link?

BACKGROUND The disturbed pleiotropic functions of vitamin D are related to numerous chronic non-skeletal diseases. The role of vitamin D insufficiency/deficiency in cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is controversial. Therefore, the aim was to study the vitamin D status in CVD patients and to reveal possible relationships with CVD risk factors. METHODS This prospective study includes 93 individuals devided into two groups - patients with CVD (n = 49) and patients at risk for CVD (n = 44) served as controls. The CVD-patients were stratified into AF-group - with paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation and HF-group - with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, in sinus rhythm. Vitamin D status was assessed by measurement of serum 25-hydroxy-vitamin D (25OHD) using liquid chromatography with mass detection. Gene expression of the regulatory enzyme of vitamin D metabolism, 1-alfa-hydroxylase (CYP27B1), was evaluated by two-step real-time qPCR. Coronary artery calcium scans were performed and coronary artery calcium score (CACS) was calculated. Routine biochemical parameters were extracted from the medical documentation. Standard statistical methods (descriptive statistics, unpaired Student's t-test, one-way ANOVA, simple and multiple linear regression analyses) were applied. Statistical significance was considered at p < 0.05. RESULTS Serum 25OHD levels of the controls were higher than those of the CVD-patients (37.36 ± 15.10 ng/mL vs. 27.70 ± 11.80 ng/mL, p = 0.008). The vitamin D status worsened with the severity of CVD pathology: significant decrease of 25OHD levels was found in the AF-group (29.56 ± 11.76 ng/mL, p = 0.044) and HF-group (24.47 ± 11.61 ng/mL, p = 0.003) vs. controls (37.36 ± 15.10 ng/mL). Significant reduction in circulating vitamin D levels with the increase of CACS (p = 0.007) was also observed. Linear regression analysis revealed significant negative association for serum 25OHD with CACS for both the entire studied group (p = 0.008) and for CVD patients (p = 0.049). The gene expression of CYP27B1 was down regulated with both the severity of CVD pathology (p = 0.05) and coronary calcium accumulation (p = 0.08). Moreover, we found a significant positive relationship (p = 0.041) between serum 25OHD levels and CYP27B1 gene expression. CONCLUSIONS Vitamin D deficiency may be an independent cardiovascular risk factor associated with the severity of CVD pathology and increased coronary calcium deposition. The mechanism by which vitamin D itself can affect cardiovascular outcomes remains to be clarified.
The interdependence between stock market development and economic growth: a multi-country examination

This paper attempts to test the relationship between economic growth and equity market development in GCC region which is the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, namely, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait and Qatar over the period of 2000 and 2017. The Generalized Linear Mixed Model (GLMM) is adopted to find the nexus and the nature of the relationship. Compared to the conventional regression models, GLMM provides a more reliable conclusion accounting for the missing data and eliminate the country specific differences. The study finds a significant positive association between stock market liquidity (SML) and per capita real gross domestic product (GDP) but insignificant negative association between stock market capitalization (SMC) and GDP in the long run. The results also indicate that SML and SMC are significantly and positively correlated. Considering well-performing stock markets * Received: 14-10-2020; accepted: 21-12-2020 1 Assistant Professor, University of Bahrain, College of Business Administration, Sakheer, 32038, Kingdom of Bahrain. Scientific affiliation: financial markets and institutions, risk management and insurance. Phone: 17 438 592. E-mail: hbawazir@uob.edu. bh. 2 Professor, University of Bahrain, College of Business Administration, Sakheer, 32038, Kingdom of Bahrain. Scientific affiliation: econometrics, microeconomics, macroeconomics. Phone: 17 438 592. E-mail: mkumar@uob.edu. bh. 3 Associate Professor, İzmir Katip Çelebi University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Çiğli Balatcik 33/2, İzmir, Turkey. Scientific affiliation: corporate finance, international finance, investment analysis. Phone: +90 537 610 34 54. E-mail: saban.celik@ikcu.edu. tr. 4 Expert, Tamkeen, 70 Street Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. Scientific affiliation: financial advisor, project financing. Phone: 17 383 333. E-mail: kabdullah@tamkeen.bh. 5 Associate Professor, University of Bahrain, College of Business Administration, Sakheer, 32038, Kingdom of Bahrain. Scientific affiliation: financial management, financial markets and institutions. Phone: 17 438 592. E-mail: gbora@uob.edu. bh. (Corresponding Author). Hana Bawazir et al. • The interdependence between stock market development. 620 Zb. rad. Ekon. fak. Rij. • 2020 • vol. 38 • no. 2 • 619-652 can enhance the nation’s wealth, reduce the over-dependence on oil as a major contributor to the economic growth, the results suggest that policy makers in the region ought to play more active role to stimulate their equity markets together with global integration.
The Impact of IFRS Adoption on Value Relevance of Accounting Information: The Case of Sri Lanka

This study investigates the impact of IFRS adoption on value relevance of accounting information in a developing country, Sri Lanka. The study uses publicly available data in annual financial statements and Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) reports of all listed companies in the CSE during 2008 – 2018 to estimate panel data regression models. Findings of the study indicate that price value relevance of Sri Lankan firms’ has increased and return value relevance has decreased upon adopting IFRS in 2012. It also reveals that value relevance of book value of equity has increased, value relevance of operating cash flows has not changed, and value relevance of earnings has decreased after the IFRS adoption. This resembles extant research findings on IFRS give more prominence to financial position (balance sheet items) and investors pay more attention on book value of the firm than earnings in their decision making. The study adds empirical evidence on the impact of IFRS adoption on value relevance of accounting information in a developing country contrary to almost all similar past studies provide evidence related to developed and emerging countries. Given the contextual differences in developed, emerging, and developing countries the findings of this study offer a better explanation on the influence of IFRS adoption on value relevance of accounting information in a developing market. The present study controls the impact of company size and incurring losses on value relevance of accounting information of firms as a modification to existing models reported in literature to provide much more robust evidence.
Anthropometric parameters and motor abilities among school children ’ s

Aim: The purpose of this study is was to evaluate the possible relationships between selected anthropometric parameters and motor abilities among the school children’s. Sample: The sample of the present research work was selected from Govt Boys School Mansa of Mansa district (Punjab) a sample of 40 students were taken from the age group of 10-14 years. Tools: Height was measured by using Portable stadiometer to the nearest 0.5cm. Leg Length: The straight distance between head of the femur and lateral malleolus of fibula. Leg length was measured by anthropometric rod in centimetres to the nearest 0.5cm. Age: Age of the students was verified from the school record. Weight: Weight was assessed to the nearest 0.1 kg using a certified electronic scale. Foot length: It represents the straight distance directly from pternion to acropodion when the foot is stretched, sliding calliper was used for the measurement. Standing Broad Jump: The athlete stands behind a line marked on the ground with feet slightly apart. A two foot take-off and landing is used, with swinging of the arms and bending of the knees to provide forward drive. The subject attempts to jump as far as possible, landing on both feet without falling backwards. Three attempts are allowed. Record the longest distance jumped, the best of three attempts. Steel tape was used to measure the distance and the same was recorded in centimetres to the nearest 0.5cm. Statistical Analysis: To determine whether the relationship among the research variables exists or not, Pearson Product correlation method was applied. Results: Results reveals that moderate positive correlation exist between leg length and standing broad jump. A weak positive correlation exists between height, weight and foot length. The correlation between age and standing broad jump is positive and is directly proportional. Conclusion: Anthropometric measurements help in talent identification among children’s.
Local food consumption in a tourism destination : a proposal of a tourists ’ behavioral model

Even though local food in Ayutthaya represents a major tourist attraction due to cultural heritage food experiences, very few studies have reported tourists’ behavioral components regarding local food consumption. The main objective of this study is to analyze the tourists’ behavioral model and examines the influence of the tourists’ attitudes, motivation, satisfaction on their loyalty towards local food consumption in Ayutthaya. A self-administered questionnaire was conducted to collect data with a total of 211 tourists responded. The data analyzed by using SPSS and Mplus software. A frequency analysis was firstly employed to examine the demographic and behavioral characteristics. Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was then conducted to validate the data. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to assure the suitable proposed factor, and structural equation modeling (SEM) is finally applied to test the hypothesized relationship between the constructs. The empirical results of this study revealed that (a) tourist motivations have a significant and direct influence on satisfaction; (b) tourist attitudes also directly and significantly affect satisfaction; (c) Tourist satisfaction directly and significantly affects their loyalty. Besides, motivation represented a stronger influence than attitude on the participants' satisfaction. Therefore, any study related to local food should take these factors into consideration.
Shellac used as coating material for solid pharmaceutical dosage forms: understanding the effects of formulation and processing variables

The major objective of the present study was to better understand the potential of shellac used as a coating material for solid pharmaceutical dosage forms. Specific aims included: (i) to physicochemically characterize thin shellac films cast from ethanolic or aqueous solutions before and upon exposure to different release media; (it) to study the effects ofvarious formulation and processing parameters on the properties of the films; and (iii) to use this knowledge to explain the observed drug release kinetics and disintegration behavior from/of shellac-coated pellets and soft gelatin capsules. The type of preparation method and composition of the films (containing different types and amounts of plasticizer) significantly affected the glass transition temperature of the systems, mechanical resistance (percent elongation and energy at break) as well as water uptake and dry loss behavior in 0.1 N HCl and phosphate buffer pH 6.8. The dissolution rate of the enteric polymer at pH 6.8 was relatively low. The significant increase in the release rate from coated pellets when increasing the pH of the release medium from 2 to 6.8 could partially be attributed to the rapid water uptake of the coatings at high pH, resulting in increasing drug diffusion coefficients. Importantly, the relatively low shellac dissolution rates at elevated pH allow the combination of negligible drug release in gastric fluids with controlled release in intestinal fluids (at moderate and high shellac coating levels). Broad ranges of drug release patterns and disintegration behavior from/of coated pellets and capsules can be achieved by varying the coating level, type of preparation technique and addition of different amounts and types ofplasticizers. The observed phenomena could be correlated to the physicochemical properties of thin films, and changes thereof, upon exposure to the release media.
Accurate Summary-based Cardinality Estimation Through the Lens of Cardinality Estimation Graphs

We study two classes of summary-based cardinality estimators that use statistics about input relations and small-size joins: (i) optimistic estimators, which were defined in the context of graph database management systems, that make uniformity and conditional independence assumptions; and (ii) the recent pessimistic estimators that use information theoretic linear programs (LPs). We show that optimistic estimators can be modeled as picking bottom-to-top paths in a cardinality estimation graph (CEG), which contains subqueries as nodes and edges whose weights are average degree statistics. We show that existing optimistic estimators have either undefined or fixed choices for picking CEG paths as their estimates and ignore alternative choices. Instead, we outline a space of optimistic estimators to make an estimate on CEGs, which subsumes existing estimators. We show, using an extensive empirical analysis, that effective paths depend on the structure of the queries. We next show that optimistic estimators and seemingly disparate LP-based pessimistic estimators are in fact connected. Specifically, we show that CEGs can also model some recent pessimistic estimators. This connection allows us to provide insights into the pessimistic estimators, such as showing that they have combinatorial solutions.
A Contraction Theory Approach to Optimization Algorithms from Acceleration Flows

Much recent interest has focused on the design of optimization algorithms from the discretization of an associated optimization flow, i.e., a system of differential equations (ODEs) whose trajectories solve an associated optimization problem. Such a design approach poses an important problem: how to find a principled methodology to design and discretize appropriate ODEs. This paper aims to provide a solution to this problem through the use of contraction theory. We first introduce general mathematical results that explain how contraction theory guarantees the stability of the implicit and explicit Euler integration methods. Then, we propose a novel system of ODEs, namely the Accelerated-Contracting-Nesterov flow, and use contraction theory to establish it is an optimization flow with exponential convergence rate, from which the linear convergence rate of its associated optimization algorithm is immediately established. Remarkably, a simple explicit Euler discretization of this flow corresponds to the Nesterov acceleration method. Finally, we present how our approach leads to performance guarantees in the design of optimization algorithms for time-varying optimization problems.