Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Correlating the Cholesterol Levels to Glucose for Men and Women

Objectives: This paper explores the correlation between multiple cholesterol levels of the lipid profiles of patients and their diabetes regulation abilities in men and women. Methodology: The methodology includes the following techniques: i) Pearson correlation ii) Spearman rank correlation and iii) setting thresholds for certainty of class assumption. Data: The methods were applied on data from 161 patients of which 110 male and 41 female, analyzing the variables about patients’ age, height, weight, BMI, lipid profile (total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides), glycated hemoglobin levels with respective glucose regulation and diabetes classes, history of heart, diabetes and other chronic illnesses, habitual behaviors (smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity), and medications intake (calcium channel blockers, BETA blockers, anti-arrhythmics, AKE/ARB inhibitors, diuretics, statins anti-aggregation medication and anticoagulants). Conclusion: Analyzing the correlations between the lipid profile and glucose regulation in patients led to different results when the analysis was done separately on men and women. Thus, better predictions and insights can be made dependent on gender. The research found no strong stand-alone correlation when analyzing all data, but when the data was segmented in male and female records, a strong negative linear (r=-0.52, p=0.001) and non-linear (r=-0.55, p=0.001) correlation was found for the HDL-C and glucose levels in female patients. In men, statistically significant negative correlations with HbA1c were assessed for Chol (r=0.27, p=0.009), LDL-C (r=-0.33, p=0.002) and HDL-C (r=-0.23, p=0.026).
Evaluation of Organic Manures, Fermented Organics and PGPR on Plant Growth and Soil Properties under Capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.)

among the cultivated vegetables which are also used as spice (Nwachukwu et al., 2007). The fruits are ascorbic acid rich and recognized by capsaicin and capsanthin content. Capsicum is cultivated in an area of about 32,150 ha and annual production of 1.82 lakh MT in India whereas in Himachal Pradesh, the capsicum is cultivated over an area about 2070 ha, annual production is 34.13 thousand MT (Anonymous, 2016). The states which are leading in production of capsicum in India are Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Uttaranchal, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Orissa.
Antihyperlidemic Efficiency of Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra) Fruits Varieties on Rats Fed High-Fat Diet

Background: Okra fruits have been found to be efficient in managing hyperlipidemia. But, there are different varieties of Okra, and whether antihyperlipidemic efficiency varies with the varieties has not been reported. Aim of the Study: The aim of the study was to validate antihyperlipidemic efficiencies of some Okra fruits varieties on rats fed high-fat diet. Methods: The five varieties of okra fruit was each sliced, air dried and pulverized into powder then extracted with methanol (80%) using Soxhlet extractor and concentrated at 30∘C in a rotary evaporator then finally air dried. Qualitative and quantitative phytochemicals, and proximate analysis were conducted on the extracts. Hyperlipidemia was induce by feeding rats with high-fat diet for 35 days, followed by treating with two selected Okra fruit varieties (NHB-AI-B and Yar kolon) which has the highest extract yield and phytochemicals for 21 days. Nine groups of five rats was Original Research Article Galley Proof Nuhu et al.; JALSI, 23(7): 40-52, 2020; Article no.JALSI. 59983 41 used: groups 1-3 (hyperlipidemic rats received NHB-AI-B Okra fruit extract at different doses), group 4-6 (hyperlipidemic rats received Yar kolon Okra fruit extract at different doses), group 7 (positive control rats treated with 10mg/kg Atorvastatin), group 8 (normal control rats fed basal diet) and group 9 (negative control). Serum lipid profile were determined from each rat. Results: The study confirmed the presence of some important phytochemicals like saponins, tannins, phenolics, flavonoids, fibre etc but differs in concentrations among the varieties where Yar kolon variety emerge highest in almost all the chemical compounds. Rat fed high-fat diet for 35 days developed hyperlipidemia as evident by the elevated triglyceride, cholesterol, LDL-C, body weight and supressed HDL-C. When treated with extracts of NHB-AI-B and Yar kolon Okra fruits varieties, the altered lipid profile were significantly reversed toward normalcy with Yar kolon variety exerting the most efficient activity. Conclusion: The study showed the five Okra fruit varieties possess same chemical compounds but differs in concentrations among varieties. The extracts of Okra fruits varieties exert significant antihyperlipidemic effect but in varied degrees suggesting variations in their efficiency. This, therefore calls for further study to compare more Okra varieties to determine which one is the most potent and its active agent.
Social Choice, Social Sustainability, and Why the Neoclassical Approach Fails to See the Difference

Objectives: The neoclassical economic framework is a dominant approach in both theoretical and applied fields, such as public policy design. Despite the substantial amount of criticism towards the neoclassical assumptions of rational choice and obstacles related to preference aggregation, there is a minor concern regarding the underlying philosophy of the mainstream public policy design, namely static social utility maximisation under exogenously given social preferences.This paper analyses the inherent biases of the public policy based on the neoclassical background, attempting to prove that although such an approach can theoretically lead to the socially optimal outcome, it is hardly in line with the long-run social survival and development objectives. Other than this, the paper attempts to explore how incorporating alternative approaches towards individual and collective rationality into the theory of social choice can allow for designing a more sustainable public policy. Research Design & Methods: The paper presents the review of the relevant literature alongside the theoretical inquiry into the underlying logic and philosophy of the neoclassical approach towards the public policy design as well as the most relevant non-mainstream theories. Findings: It is demonstrated that the assumptions behind the neoclassical framework are inconsistent with the notions of social evolution and social sustainability. Implications / Recommendation: The persistent idea that public policymakers should attempt to maximise social utility implies artificial limitations for public policy as well as ill-designed goals and objectives. There is a strong need to reconsider the appropriateness of using the neoclassical analytical framework in public policy design. Contribution / Value added: The framework discussed in this article serves as the ground for more sustainable public policy design principles.
IMBALANCE AND FALL-RISK IMPROVEMENTS IN THE ELDERLY: EFFECTS OF COMBINED STRENGTH AND AEROBIC TRAINING

Background: Falls among the elderly are an important clinical and health problem due to their high incidence and their functional and social repercussions. Th e aim of this study was to examine the e ff ects of a combined strength and aerobic exercise program (EP) on the fall risk (FR) in older adults by use of a measure of postural stability. Material and methods: Sixty-two elderly people (69.0 ± 4.3 years, 39 females and 23 males) were assigned to an experimental group (EG) or a control group (CG) and tested using the Biodex Balance System in order to obtain a fall-risk score at baseline (M1), a ft er 4.5 months (M2), and 9 months (M3). Measures of physical activity (use of accelerometers for 7 consecutive days) as well as socio-economic status, clinical problems, and medication were also taken; these factors were identi fi ed as potential confounders. Th e EG underwent a 9-month, three times a week, combined training program consisting of 1-hour sessions of strength (once a week) and aerobic exercise (twice a week). Results: Th e combined training program had a large and signi fi cant e ff ect on FR (EG vs. CG) ( F (2,120) = 4.519; p = 0.013; η p 2 = 0.07; statis- tical power ( π ) = 0.76). Th is was more pronounced from M1 to M2 than from M2 to M3, with a signi fi cant improvement ( p < 0.001) in FR from M1 to M3. In the CG, there was a slight but non-signi fi cant functional decline ( p = 0.92) between M1 and M3. Conclusions: A 9-month combined EP may have bene fi cial e ff ects on FR of elderly men and women as a result of improved postural stability.
Psychosocial Factors Involved in Opting Engineering as Career: Qualitative Analysis

Research has shown a decreased readiness and motivation of students to pursue engineering fields despite of increased demand for trained workforce for economic growth and development. The present study was undertaken to explore the factors influencing students at their high school level to pursue engineering as a career or not. The objective was to explore students’ perception of psychosocial factors involved in their academic satisfaction, and persistence intention to pursue career in engineering while studying at pre-engineering level. Twelve focus group discussions with students from BS engineering (7) and non-engineering (5) educational fields from different public universities of Islamabad were conducted. Thematic analysis was done to analyze the data. The major themes emerged were academic and vocational interest, motivation, social support, personality characteristics, barriers etc. The result suggests the importance of these factors in pursuing career in engineering where there must be interest of the students in the field opted; they must be motivated to learn in context of social support extended by friends, family and teachers. Beside this, there are some barriers from different sources like academia, parents, teachers, etc. that restrain the students from perusing and getting into engineering field. There were some major group differences among engineering and non-engineering students regarding perception of different themes. Conclusively, both groups differed in their interest, motivation, support, and barriers although students from non-engineering academic fields had high grades and potential to continue engineering, but barriers were stronger in some situations or interest and motivational factors were lacking that inhibited them to pursue career in engineering.
Determinants of Capital Adequacy Ratio for Pension Funds: A Case Study in Indonesia

The study aims to identify factors that influence adequacy ratio of fund (RKD) of the Defined Benefit Pension Plan (PPMP) Pension Fund for 2009-2018 period such as Return on Asset (ROA), Cash Conversion Rate (CCR), Central Board Revenue (CBR), Operating Expense Ratio (OER), Investment Expense Ratio (IER), and investment. The data analysis was common effect panel data regression method and the samples were twenty pension funds. The results showed that ROA, CCR, and investment have a significant and positive influence towards RKD, CBR and OER have a significant and negative influence towards RKD. IER did not have significant influence towards RKD.
Evaluation of Aster bakerianus Burtt Davy ex C.A. Sm. Crude Root Extract for Acute Antiinflammatory Activity in Rats

The crude extract of Aster bakerianus roots used for treatment of a variety of ailments in Lesotho was evaluated for anti-inflammatory activity and phytochemical content. Extract was first tested for toxicity at oral dosages of 0 (negative control), 1000, 2000, 3000 and 5000 mg/kg bw with five groups of female mice, each group having four mice. Negative control group received sterile distilled water (1.0 ml/kg bw). Mice were observed for general symptoms of toxicity for 24 hours and left for a further 14 days for any delayed toxicity. None of the extract doses induced toxicity. Anti-inflammatory activity of A. bakerianus was determined using the carrageenan-induced rat paw oedema assay. Five groups of six mice each were orally pre-treated as follows: Negative control group (group 1) received sterile distilled water (1.0 ml/kg bw). Positive control group (group 2) received indomethacin (10mg/kg bw). Three test groups (group 3, 4 and 5) received A. bakerianus extract, 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg bw respectively. After one hour of pre-treatment, all test groups and controls were injected with 0.1 ml carrageenan subcutaneously in the right hind paw and paw thicknesses recorded at the following time intervals: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 24 hours. Statistically (p
Heparin Inhibits Proliferation and Migration of Patient-Derived Vascular Cells Only at Non-physiological Concentrations Due to Antagonistic Pathways

Aims: Experimental animal models have demonstrated inhibition of intimal hyperplasia processes by heparin. These effects have not been observed in clinical trials. Diverging experimental conditions are the most conspicuous reasons. This study was designed to test if heparin inhibits intimal hyperplasia processes on patient-derived vascular cells at clinically relevant concentrations. Study Design: Comparison of heparin effects on patient-derived vascular cells in culture. Methodology: Vascular cells isolated from patient biopsies were treated with heparin and evaluated for effects on proliferation, migration and cell signaling using image based cell enumeration, real time migration monitoring and flow cytometry. Results: Reduced proliferation and migration in vascular cell cultures could only be detected after addition of high non-physiological heparin concentrations. In cultures stimulated by human fibroblast growth factor (hFGF), mitogen-activated protein kinase extracellular signal-regulated kinase (MAPK-ERK) phosphorylation was increased at lower heparin concentrations, while it was reduced dose-dependently by heparin in unstimulated cultures. Conclusion: Heparin inhibits intimal hyperplasia processes in patient-derived VSMC cultures, but only at concentrations exceeding clinical doses. This is due to an increased MAPK-ERK phosphorylation at lower heparin concentrations in the presence of hFGF. MAPK-ERK phosphorylation was influenced by heparin through both inhibitory and stimulatory pathways. These findings can explain the divergence of results between previous in vitro and clinical studies and provide a basis for new therapeutic strategies.
OCCURANCE OF ENTEROCOCCI IN MILK WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ENTEROCOCCUS FAECALIS

A total of 115 unheated milk samples (61 street peddlers samples and54 farmers milk samples), were collected from various localities in Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate (Egypt). The samples were examined bacteriologically for enterococci with percentages of (100% of street peddlers samples and 62.96% of farmers milk samples) while The percentage of Enterococcus strains in positive samples were [ (100%) for Ent. faecalis, (21.31%) for Ent. faecium and (16.39%) for Ent. durans] in street peddlers samples and [(100%) for Ent. faecalis, (23.53%) for Ent. faecium and (5.88%) for Ent. durans] in farmers milk samples. Amplification of 185 bp fragment specific for the groES gene of Enterococcus faecalis used for confirmation of its identification.
Review of the Nearctic Claustropyga Hippa, Vilkamaa & Mohrig (Diptera, Sciaridae) with the description of three new species

The following new species are described from Canada: Claustropyga mirifica sp. n. from Quebec and C. spicea sp. n. and C. triloba sp. n. from the Yukon. C. aperta Hippa, Vilkamaa & Mohrig, previously known from Europe, and C. simplicis Hippa, Vilkamaa & Mohrig, previously known from Ontario, are recorded from Vancouver Island, British Columbia. C. auriculata Hippa, Vilkamaa & Mohrig, previously known from the Palaearctic region and from Alaska, and C. obtusidens Hippa, Vilkamaa & Mohrig, previously known from Europe, are recorded from the Yukon. The diagnostic characters of all the Nearctic species are discussed. In addition to the above-mentioned species, the Nearctic fauna of Claustropyga includes C. acanthostyla (Tuomikoski), C. elizabethae Hippa, Vilkamaa & Mohrig and C. subcorticis (Mohrig & Krivosheina). A key to the known species of Claustropyga is given.
Aerodynamics of High-Sided Vehicles on Truss Girder Considering Sheltering Effect by Wind Tunnel Tests

Aerodynamic characteristics of vehicles are directly related to their running safety, especially for the high-sided vehicles. In order to study the aerodynamic characteristics under multiple sheltering conditions, a complex large scale (1:20.4) truss model and three high-sided vehicles including articulated lorry, travelling bus and commercial van models with the same scale were built. The aerodynamic coefficients under various sheltering effects of wind barriers with different heights and porosities, bridge tower and the vehicle on the adjacent lane were measured. According to the results, wind barriers can effectively reduce wind speed behind them, thus decreasing the wind load acting on the vehicle, which causes the decrease of the aerodynamic response of all three vehicles. However, the influence at the leeward side is limited due to installation of central stabilizers. When the vehicle passes through the bridge tower, a sudden change occurs, the aerodynamic coefficients decrease and fluctuate in varying degrees, especially for the commercial van. When the vehicle moves in different lanes behind the bridge tower, the sheltering effect of the tower on the aerodynamic coefficient in Lane 1 is much greater than that in Lane 2. With regard to the interference between two vehicles on the adjacent lanes, the relative windward area between the test vehicle and the interference vehicle greatly affects the aerodynamics of the test vehicle.
Consumer Acceptability of Ghanaian Unpolished Rice Biscuits

Majority of the cereals produced in Ghana go to waste due to poor patronage resulting from their underutilization. In spite of the attributes or qualities of unpolished rice, its patronage by the local Ghanaians is on the low side even though it is available on the local market. To this effect the objective of the paper was to evaluate the consumer acceptability of unpolished rice biscuits. Proximate composition and sensory characteristics of unpolished local rice and wheat flours were determined using the A.O. A.C (2012) methods and preference test respectively. Five unique products viz., B, C, D and E containing unpolished local rice at levels of 25, 50, 75, 100% composite flour and a control were formulated to assess the quality and consumer acceptability of the biscuits. The proximate composition of unpolished local rice was 11.67% moisture, 0.52% ash, 0.40% fat, 6.88%, 0.35% crude fibre and 80.18% carbohydrate. Sensory evaluation of the products developed revealed that the control sample was significantly different (P<0.05) from the others and received a rating of like extremely for all attributes tested. Unpolished rice was found to be good composite flour, replacing wheat flour of up to 75 % without compromising on the quality of the sensory attributes tested.
Early Stages of Secondary Succession Recorded in Soil Pollen on the North Carolina Piedmont

-Conditions just prior to field abandonment and the early stages of forest regeneration have residual effects on patterns of forest regeneration, but are often not available for study. The potential of pollen preserved in acidic soils to reconstruct land-use immediately before field abandonment was tested here by comparing known stand histories with analysis of pollen which had washed downward into the soil. Large amounts of Ambrosia in the soil pollen, accompanied by Asteraceae and Poaceae, indicated that a site was a plowed field prior to the start of forest regeneration. Abrupt shifts in proportions of Pinus and Quercus pollen correlated with known logging histories. Sites of unknown history included similar diversity in the proportions of nonarboreal pollen, and no evidence of logging. Proportions of tree taxa in soil pollen and vegetation surveys correlated only weakly. Soil pollen analysis, under appropriate conditions of pollen preservation, can provide evidence of major differences in site histories for which there is otherwise little evidence.
Studies on searching capacity of the larvae of three predators of the citrus red mite

Abstract does not appear. First page follows. The citrus red mite, Paratetranychus citri (McGregor), probably native to China, was originally recorded from orange in Florida in 1885. It now occurs in all states in which citrus is grown, with the possible exception of Arizona. There are no known parasites of this pest, but it is attacked by a number of predaceous insects and mites. A comprehensive account of the life histories and habits of the citrus red mite and its natural enemies in California has been given by (Quayle (1912)). 4 Three predators of the citrus red mite commonly found in California are the red mite destroyer, Stetborus picipes Casey; the green lacewing, Chrysopa californica Coquillett; and the dusty wing, Conwentzia hageni Banks. The laboratory studies reported here were undertaken to gain a better understanding of various interesting factors which determine the searching capacity of the larval stages of these predaceous species. Procedure Experiments were carried on in a basement room at the University of California Citrus Experiment Station, Riverside. This room was maintained at a constant temperature of 80° ± 2° F, and at a relative humidity of 50 ± 2 per cent. Illumination was entirely artificial. The Experimental Universes The prey and each species of predator were tested separately in four types of experimental universe: Type-I, characterized by conditions of uniform light and topography; Type-II, varied light and uniform topography; Type-III, uniform light and varied topography; and Type-IV, varied light and topography. The predators were then tested in each environment with prey present in its preferred locations, and again with the prey present in its least-preferred locations.
Pest status of western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), in tunnel-grown strawberry

Bati cicek thripsi, Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cilegin onemli bir zararlisi olarak bilinmektedir. F. occidentalis Turkiye’de cileklerde ana thrips turu olarak bilinmesine karsin, ortu altinda ilacli ve ilacsiz parsellerinde bitkiye olan zararina iliskin karsilastirmali veriler bulunmamaktadir. 2011-2012 yillarinda, yesil ve kirmizi meyveler ile karsilastirildiginda, onemli sayida F. occidentalis larvalari ve erginleri ciceklerde bulunmustur ( P< 0.05). Ekonomik zarar esigi (EZE) degerine (10 thrips /cicek) gore ciceklerin %60’i 10 veya daha fazla thrips ile bulasik olmustur. Ayrica, kirmizi meyvelerin yaklasik %6’sinin 1 veya daha fazla sayida thripsle bulasik oldugu da saptanmistir. Onbes ergin thrips /cicek ve ayrica yesil veya kirmizi meyvelerde 0.40 veya 0.60 ergin thrips /meyve ile en yuksek thrips yogunluklari zarara neden olmamistir. 2011 ve 2012 yillarinda ilacli ve ilacsiz parseller arasinda verim yonunden onemli farkliliklar bulunmamistir. Mevcut ekonomik zarar esiginin F. occidentalis icin oldukca dusuk oldugu, cicek basina 15 F. occidentalis bireyinin bile ciceklerde gorunen zarara neden olmadigi kaydedilmistir. Elde edilen sonuclara dayanarak, F. occidentalis ’in EZE’nin yeniden degerlendirilmesi onerilmektedir.
Role of variability for improvement in chickpea

Thirty six genetically diverse genotypes of chickpea were evaluated for genotypic and pheno typic variabilities, heritability and genetic advance in 16 quantitative attributes. Highest genotypic variability was expressed by 100 seed weight followed by seed yield Per plant, biological yield, secondary branches per plant and seeds per plant. 100 seed weight also exhibited high genetic advance with high amount of heritability.