Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Circular Time Scale Yields a Recurrent Calculation of the Schrödinger Perturbation Energy

An essential simplification of approach to the Schrodinger perturbation series for energy does hold when the perturbation events are arranged along a circular scale of time. The aim of the present paper is to demonstrate how such a scale of time leads to the recurrence calculation process of the Schrodinger energy terms belonging to an arbitrary perturbation order N. This process seems to have never been represented before. Only a non-degenerate quantum state and its perturbation due to the space-dependent potential are considered in the paper.
THE ROLE OF EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE REGARDING THE EFFECT OF WORK DISCIPLINE AND LEADERSHIP

The purpose of this research is toTo find out and analyze the effect of work discipline and work discipline on the performance of the employees of the Regional Water Company (PDAM) Tirtanadi HM Branch. Yamin Medan. The research approach carried out by the researcher is associative research. The number of samples in this study amounted to 33 respondents. The data collection technique uses primary data in the form of a questionnaire and uses a Likert scale in the selection of assessment responses, while the data analysis technique uses multiple linear analysis, classical assumptions, hypothesis testing, coefficient of determination. Based on the results of data analysis, the work discipline variable has a partial effect on employee performance. Furthermore, the work discipline variable has a partial effect on employee performance.
UPSHOT OF CONFLICT MANAGEMENT(CM) APPROACH ON EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVITY IN NIGERIA TERTIARY INSTITUTION (A STUDY OF DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY, ABRAKA AND DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, OZORO)

Conflict circumstance touches the inclusive effectiveness of co-operating organization; asa result of truncating the work development and lowers employee passions. Organizations use available conflict management approaches to build an effective mechanism for conflict management. The study examine the effect of conflict management approaches on employee productivity in the Nigeria Tertiary Institutions. Eighty (80) appropriate designed questionnaire data were obtained from two institution in Delta State, using SPSS analytical tools for analyzing the data. The descriptive statistics and correlation matrix was used to ascertain the kind of relationship that exists between the independent and dependent variables. The testing of hypotheses formulated for the study was conducted using multiple regression analysis with the aid of SPSS correlation. Findings revealed that Collaborating Approach (COA);Accommodation Approach (AA); and Avoiding Approach (AVA) have significant relationship with employee productivity while Compromising Approach (CA) has no impact on employee productivity. The study, therefore, recommends the need for Nigeria Tertiary Institutions top management level staff to organize seminars/workshops for middle and low level management staff on organizational conflict management approach; likewise employees should be enlightened on how to manage their superiors and subordinates in order to enhance organization harmony and management and employees must have the doggedness to work together amicably by formulating potent approach and sustaining acceptable policies as active mechanism for managing conflict on continuous basis. Keywords: Conflict, Management, Conflict Resolution Employee-productivity, Higher Tertiary-Institution.
Effect of Adding Lactoferrin on Some Foodborne Pathogens in Yogurt

Background: Lactoferrin is a natural biological active cationic protein that can be used as a yogurt additive to inhibit the growth of foodborne pathogens. Objectives: The present study evaluated the antimicrobial effects of lactoferrin against Bacillus cereus, Enterococcus faecalis, and Candida albicans inoculated in laboratory prepared yogurt at refrigerator temperature. Methods: The pre-warmed skimmed milk was inoculated by commercial starter and then divided into 3 parts, each inoculated by different inoculum and a certain concentration of lactoferrin (0.5% and 1.5%) and incubated at 42oC for 4 h till curd formation. Tenfold serial dilutions were performed for each group and refrigerated at4±1oC for up to 14 days to be examined every day. Results: The obtained results showed that the treated yogurt samples with lactoferrin had significant reductions in B. cereus, Ent. faecalis, and C. albicans counts than untreated samples (control positive). Generally, yogurt samples treated with 1.5% lactoferrin showed the highest reduction percentages on B. cereus and C. albicans than 0.5% lactoferrin. In addition, B. cereus showed more susceptibility to lactoferrin than Ent. faecalis; the maximum reduction of the inoculated B. cereus was observed on the sixth day of the incubation to be 99.99%. Maximum reduction of the tested C. albicans was observed after the seventh day. Conclusion: The application of lactoferrin showed a potentially significant antimicrobial effect against B. cereus, Ent. faecalis, and C. albicans in refrigerating conditions, so lactoferrin is recommended to be used in yogurt production for safe product manufacturing.
Alarming Increase in Electronic Gadget Usage among Students during a Layer of the Global Pandemic

Purpose: Every day, new technologies and appealing devices are released that are aimed at a large portion of our population, particularly youth, and students. These devices get young people addicted; the addiction is to frequently utilize or grow depending on the gadget. People spend a lot of time on it, and it can induce psychological and neurological disturbances, which can lead to significant problems. This study aims to determine the association between the usage of electronic gadgets on students’ physical health and cognitive skills. As COVID-19 indicated extensive use of technology, the main outcome of this study is to intervene in the impact of electronic gadgets either positive or negative on student life. Methodology: Over 01 year (Feb 21 to Jan 22), this Quantitative- Analytical Cross-sectional study was conducted at Indus University of Health and science, Korangi Crossing, Karachi. Students of three academic departments of the university participated in the study i.e., Indus College of Allied Health Sciences, Indus College of Physical Therapy, and College of Nursing. Sample size of 170 with the margin of error as 4.6% and 95% confidence level. Both male and female age group between (16 to 35) active user of social media and electronic gadgets was enrolled in study from any discipline (nursing, allied health, biosciences, medical technology etc.). Any person with mental and physical disorder previously diagnosed or under any psychological treatment or medication was not included in the study Findings: Recommendations: If the study is repeated with a larger and more representative sample (which was not possible due to COVID Pandemic) significant influence or otherwise, of time spent on electronic gadgets on physical health could also be detected.
MEDIATION ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING ON THE EFFECT OF GREEN COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE ON SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE

As hotels grow, the social and environmental problems they pose are becoming more and more complex. This study aims to develop a framework to identify the role of environmental management accounting and the effects of green competitive advantage on sustainability performance. This study uses an explanatory research approach by investigating the effect of green competitive advantages on sustainability performance mediated by environmental management accounting. This study analyses the responses of general managers of hotels in Indonesia as many as 287 respondents. Data was collected by self-administered surveys and the results were analysed using structural equation modeling to test conceptual models and hypotheses. It was observed that green competitive advantage is an essential factor for companies to improve the achievement of sustainable performance. Environmental management accounting directs the management to environmental aspects, communicates the relationship between employee actions and the organization’s sustainable goals and encourages the setting of sustainability performance priorities. Competitive advantage causes variations in the application of environmental management accounting to realise sustainable practices. The findings of this study indicate the importance of implementing environmental management accounting to realise competitive advantages in organisations; therefore, environmental management accounting mediates the relationship between green competitive advantages and sustainability performance.
Aqueous extract of Zingiber officinale attenuates carbon tetrachloride induced hepatorenal injury in albino rats

The rising burden of liver and kidney diseases is taking a global dimension and could threaten public health with devastating consequences. Most patients cannot cope with the cost of conventional treatment particularly in developing nations, hence there is a dire need for a cheaply available but potent alternative in the management of hepatorenal disorders. This study therefore investigates the therapeutic potential of ginger (Zingiber officinale) in rat model of hepatorenal toxicity. Twenty-five adult male albino rats were randomly divided equally into five groups. Groups I and II served as positive and negative control respectively and were administered with distilled water and CCl4 respectively. Group III and IV received a single intraperitoneal injection of 3 ml/kg b.w CCl4 and were post-treated with 50 mg/kg b.w. and 100 mg/kg b.w of Z. officinale extract respectively. Animals in group V were post-treated with standard drug (silymarin (100 mg/kg b.w.)) after exposure to CCl4. Activities of aspartate amino transferase (AST), alanine amino transferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), as well as levels of urea, uric acid and bilirubin were determined. Lipid profile as well as reduced glutathione (GSH) were determined in the serum and organs’ homogenates. Level of reduced glutathione (GSH) as well as activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) were also assayed. Exposure to CCl4 caused a marked derangement in lipid profile, inhibition of CAT and SOD, increase in the levels of AST, ALP, ALT, bilirubin, urea and uric acid coupled with depletion in GSH level relative to control animals. Oral intervention of Z. officinale extract in CCl4-exposed animals resulted in the restoration of deranged lipid profiles, activity of antioxidant enzymes as well as liver and kidney biomarkers. The study suggests that Z. officinale has potentials that can be exploited for hepato-protection and nephroprotection.
Microstructure and technological properties of cooked meat sausages prepared with emulsions of vegetable oils as substitutes for animal fat

This paper investigated the functional possibilities of using two types of vegetable oil emulsions of chia and grape seeds, as substitutes for animal fat in the cooked sausage formulation. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and texture profile analysis (TPA) were used to assess the effect of different levels of fat substitution with the chia and grape seed oils emulsions on the structural changes and the emulsion stability of sausages. A direct correlation was observed between the hardness index in the TPA analysis and the addition of the chia oil emulsion. A decrease in the adhesiveness of the test samples in relation to the control sample (Р˃0.05) was observed when the fat was fully or partially replaced by a grape seed oil emulsion and, contrariwise, adhesiveness increased in the samples to which a chia oil emulsion had been added, the increase being directly proportional to its quantity. SEM images of sausages showed that the samples in which the porcine adipose tissue was partially substituted by pre-emulsified chia and/or grape seed oils exhibited a more compact network with smaller fat droplets compared to the control sample and the emulsified grape seed oil sample. To sum up, the use of chia and grape seed oil emulsions was found to be a possible alternative for the substitution of animal fat in emulsified meat sausages; pre-emulsified chia oil addition resulted in products that were close to the standard one in terms of texture, microstructural indices and emulsion stability, along with improved nutritional image and wholesomeness of the end product.
Endoscopic Adenoidectomy with Microdebrider Versus Conventional Adenoidectomy

Background: Adenoidectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in children in Bangladesh. Though conventional curettage is highly popular as it has the advantage of being cost effective and continues to be a commonly used method especially in developing countries but Microdebrider has opened the new horizon in this arena. To compare conventional curettage adenoidectomy and endoscopic-assisted powered adenoidectomy using a microdebrider. Materials and methods: This is randomized single blinded comparative study, which was performed in the Medical Center Hospital, Chattogram from August 2019 to July 2020. A total of 60 patients were randomly divided into two groups. Group I underwent conventional curettage adenoidectomy while Group II underwent endoscopic- assisted powered adenoidectomy. Duration of surgery, amount of intra-operative bleeding, adequateness of removal and damage to the adjacent structures were assessed and compared between two groups. All patients were followed for 12 months. Statistical analysis was done using statistical software package SPSS v 22.0. Data were represented as mean ± SD. Continuous variables were compared using the were using the t test while nonparametric data were compared using Mann-Whitney U test. The c2 test was used to compare the nominal data. A p value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Ethical directives from the Managing Body of Medical Centre Hospital, Chattogram for this study was obtained. Results: in our study, we observed approximately almost three times more mean blood loss and total operating time in the endoscopic-assisted powered procedure compared to the conventional technique (149 and 56 ml, respectively, 63 and 27 min, respectively). Nine (30%) cases in group I had more than 50% residual adenoid tissue while 20 – 50% of residual adenoid tissue was documented among 7 patients (23%). Postoperative pain was found to be significantly higher in group I compared to group II. In both groups, recovery time ranged from 24-48 hour with a mean of 33.6 hour in group I and 36 hour for group II. 23 patients (77%) in group I presented with residual disease in the 3 months follow up period, where number of patients with the exact instance in group II was 0. Conclusion: Endoscopic assisted adenoidectomy may appear more handy over conventional curettage. But precise peri-operative care and awareness are required to attain the successful outcomes. JCMCTA 2022 ; 33 (1) : 88-92
Langlands functorality in $K$-theory for $C^*$-algebras. I. Base change

We compare representations of the real and complex general linear groups and special linear groups in the framework of K -theory, using base change on L -parameters. We introduce a notion of base change on K -theory involving the ﬁxed point set of the reduced dual of a complex group. For general linear groups, we prove that the base change map is compatible with the Connes–Kasparov isomorphism.
Influence of Healthcare on the Outcome of the Treatment of Patients with Stoma.

Background: Although stoma is a crucial surgical procedure, this operation has a physical and psychosocial impact on the patient, their habits and quality of life, which they should be properly educated on. Objectives: The purpose of the work is to analyze the impact of health care, key factors and problems that affect the final outcome of treatment in patients with a stoma, as well as suggestions and guidelines for improvement. Material and Methods: The results of 10 studies were reviewed including clinical trials, randomized prospective and retrospective studies published between 2011 and 2021. Results: Education of patients, their families, and medical staff is crucial in improving the quality of life of patients with stoma but also in reducing potential complications of stoma, along with stoma marking. It is also necessary to pay special attention to psychosocial problems in patients, as well as stoma problems in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Conclusion: More needs to be invested in educating staff, patients and their families about stoma, and integrating stoma patients into society in order to improve their life quality.
Population dynamics in newts of the Carpathian Mountains

Rarity, range restriction, and narrow endemism tend to carry dire and urgent conservation implications for imperilled species. What is also clear is that human‐associated extinction risk factors such as urbanization and deforestation pose overwhelming threats to range‐restricted species. In this issue of Molecular Ecology, Antunes et al. (2022) demonstrate that these threats can also impact widespread species. By comparing newts in the genus Lissotriton that co‐occur in the same geographical region, they expose the distinctness of risks facing species with different habitat preferences. Their study emphasizes the importance of local‐scale landscape genetics to reveal the nuances of population connectivity that might otherwise be missed by studying a broader spatial scale.
Femoral Neck Fracture Treated with Dynamic Hip Screw System with De-rotation Screw Versus Cannulated Hip Screws

Background: Fracture neck of femur has always presented a great challenge to orthopedic surgeons due to its nature of going into non-union and osteonecrosis of femoral head even with the best fixation method and adequate reduction. Treatment of fracture neck of femur varies according to patient’s age and fracture pattern. Purpose of this study was to compare the outcome of DHS with side plate and de-rotation screw with multiple cannulated hip screws in fracture neck of femur in adult. Materials and methods: This quasi-experimental study was carried out in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chittagong Medical College Hospital from July 2017 to June 2019. Sixty patients age limit between 18 to 55 years, with (AO/OTA 31-B) fracture was taken by purposive sampling technique as per set criteria and were treated either by DHS with side plate and de-rotation screw or by cannulated hip screws. Harris Hip Score was used for evaluation of functional outcome of surgery. Results: In this study, out of 60 patients, male (83%) were more than female (17%), maximum age incidence was found in 26-36 years age group (30%), left side involvement was 51.7% and right side was 48.3%. Over 60% incidence was due to RTA. Functional outcome was 68% excellent and 24% good in DHS with de-rotation screw group and 55.6% good and 25.9% excellent in cannulated hip screw group according to Harris Hip Score. Only 6.7% had soft tissue infection, 13.3% had deep seated infection and delayed union, 10% had non-union and hip stiffness and 6.7% had AVN in DHS with de- rotation screw group and 10% had soft tissue infection, 6.7% had deep seated infection and delayed union, 13.33% had non-union and hip stiffness and 10% had AVN in cannulated hip screw group. Mean ± SD radiological union time in DHS with de-rotation screw group was 12.5 ± 1.225 weeks and in cannulated hip screw group was 13.61 ± 1.559 weeks. Conclusion: The functional outcome of fixation by DHS with de-rotation screw was better than fixation by cannulated hip screw for femoral neck fracture in adults. JCMCTA 2022 ; 33 (1) : 112-117
‘Is it worth potentially dealing with someone who won't get it?’: LGBTQA+ university students’ perspectives on mental health care

LGBTQA+ university students have unique mental health needs and high rates of mental distress compared to their cisgender heterosexual peers; however, it is likely that many LGBTQA+ individuals remain untreated or receive inappropriate or insensitive care. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences and preferences in mental health care of LGBTQA+ university students in Aotearoa New Zealand. Twenty-eight young adults participated across 12 focus groups or interviews in which they were asked about their experiences and preferences. We used thematic analysis to identify patterns of meaning in the data. Researchers developed three themes of I can do this on my own, but others should seek help; you have to be lucky to access mental health care; and ‘ therapists just need to be a bit more like up with the programme ’ . The results of this study mirror those found in more general studies of LGBTQA+ mental healthcare experiences, however, also adds to considerations for university campus healthcare services. The ﬁ ndings of this study should be considered by all mental health providers working with LGBTQA+ young adult university students.
A new Wavelet Method for Variable‐Order Fractional Optimal Control Problems

In this paper, a new computational method based on the Legendre wavelets (LWs) is proposed for solving a class of variable‐order fractional optimal control problems (V‐FOCPs). To do this, a new operational matrix of variable‐order fractional integration (OMV‐FI) in the Riemann‐Liouville sense for the LWs is derived and used to obtain an approximate solution for the problem under study. Along the way the hat functions (HFs) are introduced and employed to derive a general procedure to compute this matrix. In the proposed method, the variable‐order fractional dynamical system is transformed to an equivalent variable‐order fractional integro‐differential dynamical system, at first. Then, the highest integer order of the derivative of the state variable and the control variable are expanded by the LWs with unknown coefficients. Next, the OMV‐FI in the the Riemann‐Liouville sense together with some properties of the LWs are employed to achieve a nonlinear algebraic equation in place of the performance index and a nonlinear system of algebraic equations in place of the dynamical system in terms of the unknown coefficients. Finally, the method of constrained extremum is applied which consists of adjoining the constraint equations derived from the given dynamical system to the performance index by a set of undetermined Lagrange multipliers. As a result, the necessary conditions of optimality are derived as a system of algebraic equations in the unknown coefficients of the state variable, control variable and Lagrange multipliers. Furthermore, the efficiency and accuracy of the proposed method are demonstrated for some concrete examples. The obtained results show that the proposed method is very efficient and accurate.
Implementing Handheld Burst Super-Resolution

Nowadays, smartphone cameras capture bursts of raw photographs whenever the trigger is pressed. These photos are then fused to produce a single picture with higher quality. This paper details the implementation of the method “Handheld Multi-Frame Super-Resolution algorithm” by Wronski et al. (used in the Google Pixel 3 camera), which performs simultaneously multi-image super-resolution demosaicking and denoising from a burst of images. Hand tremors during exposure cause subpixel motions, which combined with the Bayer color filter array of the sensor results in a collection of aliased and shifted raw photographs of the same scene. The algorithm efficiently aligns and fuses these signals into a single high-resolution one by leveraging the aliasing to reconstruct the high-frequencies of the signal up to the Nyquist rate of the sensor. This approach yields digitally zoomed images up to a factor of 2, which is the limit naturally set by the sensor pixel integration. We present an in-depth description of this algorithm, along with numerous implementation details we have found to reproduce the results of the original paper, whose code is not publicly available.