Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Erosive oral lichen planus inflicts higher cellular stress than reticular type

Background: Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous disease which frequently involves the oral mucosa. The most common types of oral lichen planus (OLP) are reticular (asymptomatic) and erosive (ulcerative) with malignant potentiality. The aims of the present study are to assess the cellular stress level in both types of OLP lesions with respect to oxidative stress, DNA damage and inflammation. Materials and Methods: Freshly diagnosed untreated 25 OLP reticular type and 25 OLP erosive (OLP-E) type patients aged 35–55 years were enrolled in the study along with age and sex-matched 25 healthy subjects as control. Tissue antioxidant enzymes were measured biochemically, single-cell DNA damage was measured by comet assay and the molecular markers for inflammation were assessed by using semi-quantitative reverse transcriptase–polymerase chain reaction. Statistical analyses were performed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test. Results: Oxidative stress was significantly greater in OLP-E type compared to the reticular. mRNA expression of cyclooxygenase-2 was significantly elevated (P < 0.0001) in erosive form, but such expression of nuclear factor kappa beta, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, Interleukin-6 and inducible nitric oxide synthase did not significantly differ between the two disease groups. Comet assay revealed a higher degree of DNA strand breakage in erosive lesions. Conclusions: The unhandled free radicals may imbalance the homeostatic network toward pro-inflammatory, DNA damaging responses, creating a vicious cell-damaging spree resulting in stress. Molecular analyses showed that erosive lichen planus is more under stress than the reticular form.
Shell colour and banding polymorphism in Cepaea nemoralis (Gastropoda, Pulmonata, Helicidae) from the Moscow region

The shell colour and banding were analyzed in more than 2000 specimens of Cepaea nemoralis collected in 11 localities in Moscow and the Moscow region. In the colonies studied, snails with pink shells usually predominate, most often represented by the phenotype 00000 (complete absence of the spiral bands). In most cases, yellow unbanded shells were absent or represented by single specimens. Brown shells, almost exclusively unbanded, were found only in 5 sites. On the example of colonies from Zagoryanski and Buch (Berlin), as well as Sheremetievski and Dolgoprudnyi, the phenotypic composition of newly formed colonies and colonies that could have been their origins was compared. A decrease in phenotypic diversity of newly formed colonies was noted.
The Determinants of Sukuk Issuance: Evidence from Top Sukuk Issuing Countries

Macroeconomic variables may influence the issuance of Sukuk. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between macroeconomic variables namely Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, inflation, rules of law, corruption of control and political stability. This study used a panel data study consisting of 11 countries that were mostly involved in the issuance of Sukuk. The countries are Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey and United Arab Emirates. The data was generated from 2006 until 2015 and collected from the authorized sources such as the Islamic Finance Information Services (IFIS), World Development Indicator and World Economic Outlook. This research employed several statistical methods like descriptive statistics, unit root test, and correlation analysis. In order to meet the objective of this research, an econometrics estimation of Pool Ordinary least square model, Fixed Effect Model and Random Effect Model were tested. The output from the Fixed Effect Model indicates that only GDP and control of corruption have a significant relationship to Sukuk issuance. It can be concluded that when the GDP increases, the number of Sukuk issued will increase accordingly. This is also applicable to corruption where better control of corruption will lead to an increase in Sukuk issuance. Therefore, good policies should in place to ensure a conducive economic environment that will encourage participation in the Sukuk market. Keywords: Sukuk, Islamic capital market, macroeconomic, panel data, least square model
Investigating Fraud Risks Assessment Practices in Public Sector Audits

Fraud Risk Assessment (FRA) is claimed to be an important activity at the audit planning stage in both the private and public sectors. In fact, because of the importance of FRA activities, Auditing Standards (SAS 99, ISA 240, ISSAI 1240) have required auditors to carry out FRAs at the audit planning stage. FRA is considered as the core activity of financial audit planning because of the impact of fraud on the sustainability of an entity, quality of life, and economic growth. This study aimed to determine the practice of FRA in public sector audits and to find out more about the obstacles faced by auditors during the audit process and to find out the causes of these obstacles by considering the approach to the Audit Standards used. This study found that auditors’ performance can be determined based on their complete compliance with audit standards. We have encountered a serious problem that requires firm action from the government or a competent official, namely the auditor’s willingness in preparing the Fraud Risk Assessment Matrix. In addition, we recommend the Audit Standards Board to adopt international public sector auditing standards and disseminate them through training for auditors, students, and professionals. Keywords: fraud risk assessment, public sector audit, auditor competency
Assessment of Salicylic Acid Capability in Biofi lm Disassembling of Local Penicillin Resistant -Streptococcus Agalactiae Isolated from Pregnant Women

Streptococcus agalactiae , is the main aetiological agent of early neonatal sepsis in developed countries transmitted from pregnant women. Twenty Streptococcus agalactiae isolate collected from Vagina of pregnant women . All isolates were identifi ed by routine methods , automated mehods and molecular method using 16S rRNA . All isolates gave a positive test result for CAMP tset, which is considered a differential test between Streptococcus species. β-hemolytic streptococci are important human pathogens. GBS appeared decreasing in susc eptibility to penicillin with resistance ratio 15 % in Anbar city using disk diffusion agar method in the current study. Streptococcus agalactiae showed also resistant to Tetracycline (82%) , Clindamycin (60%) , Erythromycin (55%), chloramphenicol (40%) , Cipro (5%), Imipenem (0%) . Salicylic acid (SAL) reduced biofi lm formation in Streptococcus agalactiae at statistical signifi cance less than 0.001 compared with other materials . Salicylic acid exhibited synergistic effect when combination by checkerboard technique with penicillin against Streptococcus agalactiae with activity fractional inhibitory concentration index 0.41897.
Molecular Investigation of Quinolone Resistant Genes among Clinical Psedomonas aeruginosa Isolates

The current research was performed in Al-imam AL- Sadiq Hospital, Hilla Teaching Hospital, Babyloncity, Iraq to investigate the resistance gene of fluoroquinolones (FQs) in P. aeruginosa clinical isolatesof taken from different origins. Mutations arising at the bacterial gyrA, gyrB, parC, par E gene belong toDNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV are the fluoroquinolone tolerance essential mechanism in P. aeruginosa.and over expression of efflux pumps . (80) clinical isolates collected by Transport swabs from varioussource [(burn 45(56.25 %), wound 15 (18.75 %), ear 3 (3.75 %), blood 2 (2.5 %), urine 4(5 %),sputum11(13.75)] that initially identified by culturing on MacConkey agar, blood agar and cetrimide agar selectivemedia for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, P. aeruginosa chromogenic agar then diagnosed by performing somemorphological and biochemical tests. The second diagnosis to (10) isolates was done by VITEK 2 Compactsystem using VITEK 2GN,and by using PCR technique for genotyping detection by the 16s rRNA gene.A susceptibility test was applied to all (80) isolates using 9 antibiotics through resorting to Kirby-Pourmethod. The results of this test showed that isolates which represented the highest resistance to ciprofloxacin(71%),levofloxacin(75%) , aztreonam(87.5%), but isolates showed low resistance to impenem 18.75% and0%resistant to meropenem. (gyrA, gyrB) subunit of DNA gyrase is target of flouroquinolon antibiotic hasbeen screened by PCR reaction. The results showed that these genes present in P. aeruginosa at (100 percent,100 percent,), respectively.
A Probe into Iranian EFL University Lecturers’ Perspectives toward Online Instruction during the Coronavirus Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many countries all over the world. Most universities and institutions throughout the world offer online instruction to avoid disruptions in education during this global pandemic. This qualitative study investigated Iranian EFL university lecturers’ perspectives toward online instruction during the Coronavirus pandemic. Based on a researcher-developed protocol, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 university lecturers from Karaj and Science and Research Branches of Islamic Azad University, in Karaj and Tehran, Iran, whose teaching experiences ranged from 7 to 27 years, to identify their perspectives toward online instruction during the COVID-19 outbreak. The interviews drew upon emergent methodology to categorize the interviewees’ value-laden comments into four major attitudinal themes, namely,change in pedagogy with four subthemes of online teaching software, synchronous versus asynchronous teaching, benefits of online instruction, and university lecturers’ challenges regarding online instruction; supporting students with two subthemes of establishing rapport and positive relationship with students and student engagement; ethics in online instruction with a subtheme of assessment in an online environment; and the future of online instruction with two subthemes of university lecturers’ suggestions or recommendations regarding online instruction and changes in learning approaches after the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings demonstrated that Iranian EFL university lecturers require professional training on the latest technology updates for online instruction. Further, the adequacy of technological infrastructure and free internet access could facilitate online instruction during the COVID-19 outbreak. Thus, universities and educational organizations are expected to promote the infrastructure and provide a variety of internet access alternatives.
Investigating Determinants of Behavioural Intention to Accept Technology of Zimbabwean Teacher Education Colleges Lecturers

The use of technology has necessarily invaded all aspects of our lives. One such area is education, especially that of lecturers at teacher training colleges. However, availability of technology in the education system does not necessarily mean the use of technology. Acceptance of technology use by individuals is critical to the successful implementation of technology in teacher training. Therefore, there is a need to research factors that determine the intention to use technology. Researchers have listed numerous variables that influence the intention to use the technology in various aspects of education. This article aimed to determine whether age, gender and academic qualification influence lecturers' behavioural intention to accept and use technology. Data were collected from lecturers in 10 teacher-training colleges using a unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT)-based questionnaire. SPSS (v. 20) descriptive statistics were used in data analysis. The results indicated that gender, age and level of education have no influence on the behavioural intention to accept and use technology. These findings provide important practical implications, which must be considered in technology training of teacher training college lecturers.
Description of feedlot animals culled for slaughter, revenue received, and associations with reported US beef market prices

Our objectives were to describe revenue received for feedlot cattle culled for slaughter and associations with reported weekly prices from US beef markets. Observational data on feedlot culls (N = 2,992) were collected from 4 Kansas feedlots over 2 years (2018 to 2020). Weekly prices from various US beef markets were used to evaluate correlations with prices received for culled animals. Descriptive statistics, and linear and generalized linear mixed models, were used to evaluate characteristics of feedlot culls. Musculoskeletal/trauma (49.7%) and respiratory disease (40.9%) were the most common reasons for culling. Culls returned revenue 98.1% of the time; those culled for respiratory disease or “other” reasons returned revenue significantly less frequently (96.7 or 96.3%, respectively) than those culled for musculoskeletal/trauma (99.1%). Mean revenue received [± 95% CI] was 434.81 [427.22 to 442.40] $/animal (culls returning no revenue included); and mean carcass price was 87.40 [86.70 to 88.10] $/hundredweight. Revenue was significantly correlated with several market indices, but most correlations were relatively weak. In this population, national cull cow (Breaker [75% lean]; over 500 lb [227 kg]) prices appeared to be the overall best indicator of feedlot cull prices, with feedlot cull carcasses averaging 74.6% of the weekly cull cow carcass price.
Digital communication and collaboration in lower secondary school

This article investigates factors influencing teachers in secondary school when they plan for pupils’ use of digital tools for collaboration and communication. Six social studies teachers in Oslo were interviewed about how they facilitate digital collaboration and communication. The results demonstrate that teachers facilitate this to a certain extent, both in the form of pupils’ co-writing and sharing files with each other. However, there is little communication between pupils by means of digital tools as an integrated part of the teaching. None of the teachers mentioned communication using digital tools as part of basic competence without being directly asked about it. Based on the analysis of the interviews, it is likely that the barriers to using digital tools for collaborating and communicating are time restrictions and the pupils’ lack of digital competence. As the pupils are physically at the same place at the same time, it is perceived as unnecessary to spend time facilitating digital communication and collaboration. The findings indicate that systematic and planned work with digital competence, including communication and interaction, should be facilitated.
RELATIONSHIP CONTROL BETWEEN FIVE PRECEPTS PRACTICE AND ADULT HAPPINESS: THE EVIDENCE OF THE SURVEY IN VIETNAM

Vietnam is a country of religious diversity, in which Buddhism has the most significant participation. In addition to practicing the Five Precepts, many Vietnamese people have registered for active mindfulness meditation classes recently. This fact has received significant attention from scientists to add to the evidence of previous studies and enrich the research literature. This study explores the role of mindfulness meditation practice as a moderator of the relationship between five precepts practice and subjective perception well-being of Vietnamese adults. This study was conducted through a cross-sectional survey using an intentional sampling technique (n=200). Multivariable linear regression analysis and moderator regression were applied to prove the hypotheses. Research results show a positive and meaningful relationship between practicing mindfulness meditation, practicing the five precepts and feeling subjective happiness. In particular, mindfulness meditation acts as a moderating variable between the practice of the five sexes and the subjective feeling of happiness. Keyword: Mindfulness, Five precepts, Happiness, Vietnamese adults.
THE EFFECT OF ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE AND ORGANIZATIONAL JUSTICE ON WORK MOTIVATION AND ITS IMPACT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE: STUDY ON COMPANIES LISTED IN THE PIDIE JAYA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

This study aims to examine the effect of organizational climate and organizational justice on work motivation and its impact on employee performance in companies listed in the Pidie Jaya Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The population in this study was 385 employees at the companies listed in the Pidie Jaya Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This study established Stratified Proportional Random Sampling as a method and provided as many as 132 respondents as a sample. The research model was analyzed using SEM applications with the help of the Amos program. The results of the descriptive hypothesis test show that the variables of organizational climate, organizational justice, work motivation, and employee performance at companies listed in the Pidie JayaChamber of Commerce and Industry are already in good condition. The results of direct hypothesis testing show that organizational climate affects work motivation (H2), organizational justice affects work motivation (H3), organizational climate affects employee performance (H4), organizational justice affects employee performance (H5), and work motivation affects employee performance (H6). The results of indirect hypothesis testing (H7) prove that work motivation mediates (partial mediation) the influence of organizational climate on employee performance and indirect hypothesis testing (H8) also proves that work motivation mediates (partial mediation) the effect of organizational justice on employee performance. Employee persistence and creativity become the strongest predictor indicators and the highest value in the model, which is an indicator of employee performance variables. While ability is an indicator that has the lowest value in the model and must be improved, the indicator lies in the work motivation variable. Researchers recommend conducting further testing to be able to improve employee performance and work motivation by using job satisfaction, expertise, leadership, personality, and knowledge sharing variables. Keyword: Organizational Climate, Organizational Justice, Job Satisfaction, Employee Performance.
Reinterpreting museums’ intended experience during the COVID-19 pandemic: insights from Italian University Museums

ABSTRACT This paper explores whether and how University Museums reinterpreted their intended experience during the COVID-19 pandemic shock. To this end, theoretical insights from the service management literature are used. Adopting an interpretative approach, this paper relies on legislative documents and a survey of Italian University Museums during the COVID-19 lockdown. Results highlight how digital technologies enabled Italian University Museums to design service offerings and value co-creation practices. Particularly, digital technologies have led Italian University Museums, as experience-centric service organisations, to reinterpret their intended experience. This research sheds light on how museums can adapt their traditional interpretation of design areas by redefining content and the interaction with their visitors through digital technologies, ultimately building a virtual interpretation of their intended experience. This allows building a conceptual model that emphasises the differentiation between synchronous (online) and asynchronous (offline) value co-creation practices. Finally, this paper adds practical insights for managing museums’ co-creation practices virtually.
The Effect of Foreign Acquisition on Firm-Level Productivity:A Literature Survey

One important aspect of globalization is the cross - border flow of capital, namely foreign direct investment that is considered to be an important engine of economic growth via productivity enhancement. One important form of foreign direct investment is cross - border mergers and acquisitions (M&As). The effect of M&As on firm - level productivity has been analyzed in many papers. This article provides a survey of this literature following a kind of evolutionary perspective: The main results are presented following advances in data usage and methodology. Further research questions are also formulated.
A review: antimicrobial properties of several medicinal plants widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Due to the dramatic increase in the use of antibiotics and growing health threat of bacterial resistance to many commonly used antibiotics, many studies have been directed at developing new and effective antibacterial compounds, among which many new, natural, and effective antibacterial compounds discovered from medicinal plants have drawn great interest and raised new hope for treating the challenges of antibiotic resistance. This review aimed to summarize the most important and widely used medicinal plants that were reported to have antibacterial activities. A general literature search from 2010 to 2020 was conducted using different databases, including Science Direct, Web of Science, and PubMed. According to the literature, three medicinal plants with outstanding antibacterial activities, Taraxacum officinale, Coptis Rhizome, and Scutellaria baicalensis, were screened and reviewed by prioritization. The extraction methods, antibacterial activities of different parts of plants or the plant-derived compounds, spectra of antibacterial activities, and toxicity were described, respectively. However, the antibacterial activities of the extracts or pure compounds as reported in the reviewed literature were mostly based on in vitro assays, and moreover, the deeper antibacterial mechanisms have not been elucidated clearly. Therefore, further studies are required in the fields of purification and identification of the antibacterial compounds, its mechanisms of action, and synergistic effects in combination with other antibacterial drugs, which may be helpful in the development of new antibacterial drugs.
First Responders While Administering Unrealized Integrated Pre-Hospital

The mortality rate concerning post-traffic accident trauma is estimated to gets higher for the next years. When a traffic accident occurs, the provision of first aid is carried out by laypeople/communities around the scene with limited knowledge and equipment available. Especially, if a traffic accident occurs in an area that has not applied an integrated pre-hospital service. This research aims to explore the first responders’ care administration in a region that has not applied pre-hospitalized emergency service formally. This is a qualitative study with a case study approach. This approach is chosen to identify emerging themes. The research was conducted in Konawe municipality, from February until March 2020. It was done by interviewing 8 participants consisting of the citizens, traffic police officers, hospital party, and health agency in the research site that had been selected based on the applied inclusion criteria. Five themes were found in this research. First responders struggle to save the traffic accident victims after the incident. They helped accident victims with limited tools. They helped the accident victims by sending them off to a health service immediately. They attempt to help the victims by sending them off to health services by using public transportation. Support Police action when finding accident victims. It could be concluded that in the area that has not applied integrated-emergency pre-hospital service would directly influence service availability in the society. The people would struggle to substitute the roles of medical workers in administering the first aid outside of a hospital with various limitations. Education and training programs concerning administering first aid, given quarterly, could be an appropriate health service program to offer for broader people as the first responders.