Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Molecular Amplification and Cell Culturing Efficiency for Enteroviruses’ Detection in Cerebrospinal Fluids of Algerian Patients Suffering from Meningitis

Enteroviruses (EVs) represent a major cause of viral meningitis, being responsible for nearly 1 billion infections each year worldwide. Several techniques were developed to obtain better diagnostic results of EV infections. Herein, we evaluated the efficiency of EV detection through isolation on both Rhabdomyosarcoma (RD) and Vero cell line cultures, conventional reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and real-time RT-PCR. Thus, 50 cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples belonging to patients suspected to have viral meningitis in northern Algeria were collected, anonymously numbered from 1 to 50 and subjected to the above-mentioned techniques for EV detection. Using real-time RT-PCR, 34 CSF samples were revealed to be positive for viral origin of meningitis (68%). Thirteen of them were positive when the conventional RT-PCR was used (26%), and only three samples gave positive results when the cell culture technique was used (6%). Surprisingly, two cell culture-positive CSF samples, namely, 31 and 39, were negative using RT-PCR directly on the original samples. However, they turned to be positive when amplification was carried out on their corresponding cell culture supernatant. The cell-cultured viral isolates were then identified by sequencing their viral genome’s VP1 regions. All of them were revealed to belong to the echovirus 27 strain. This investigation demonstrates that RT-PCR techniques are often more sensitive, accurate and much faster, providing reliable results within a clinically acceptable timeframe. However, viral isolation on cell cultures remains crucial to obtain enough viral load for serological tests or even to avoid the rare, but existing, false negative PCR.
The impact of diversity on group decision-making in the face of the free-rider problem

Although diversity has often been proposed to improve group performance, its impact on group cooperation has largely been overlooked. This article uses a theoretical approach to examine the effects of diversity on group tasks in the context of the free-rider problem. We identified 3 kinds of diversity that have been commonly reported to improve a group’s performance: (1) ability, (2) cognitive style, and (3) information sources. Each type of diversity was formalized within an evolutionary simulation based on a foraging metaphor. The simulations were run under different environmental assumptions, covering complexity, costs for cooperation, cue redundancy, and cue compensatory level. Our results indicate that diversity in cognitive style and information sources generally increase cooperation. Both diversity factors also improve group members’ average outcome in non-compensatory environments. However, the outcome results are mixed in compensatory environments. We did not find robust and reliable effects of diversity in ability. Our study provides the first approach to modeling isolated diversity effects on group decision-making in the face of the free-rider problem. It may serve as a theoretical framework for future studies.
Phenolic Compounds from Apples: From Natural Fruits to the Beneficial Effects in the Digestive System

Conditions in the gastrointestinal tract and microbial metabolism lead to biotransformation of parent, native phenolic compounds from apples into different chemical forms. The aim of this work was to review current knowledge about the forms of phenolic compounds from apples in the gastrointestinal tract and to connect it to their potential beneficial effects, including the mitigation of health problems of the digestive tract. Phenolic compounds from apples are found in the gastrointestinal tract in a variety of forms: native (flavan-3-ols, phenolic acids, flavonols, dihydrochalcones, and anthocyanins), degradation products, various metabolites, and catabolites. Native forms can show beneficial effects in the stomach and small intestine and during the beginning phase of digestion in the colon. Different products of degradation and phase II metabolites can be found in the small intestine and colon, while catabolites might be important for bioactivities in the colon. Most studies connect beneficial effects for different described health problems to the whole apple or to the amount of all phenolic compounds from apples. This expresses the influence of all native polyphenols from apples on beneficial effects. However, further studies of the peculiar compounds resulting from native phenols and their effects on the various parts of the digestive tract could provide a better understanding of the specific derivatives with bioactivity in humans.
Hydrologic and Climatic Responses to Global Anthropogenic Groundwater Extraction

AbstractIn this study, a groundwater (GW) extraction scheme was incorporated into the Community Earth System Model, version 1.2. 0 (CESM1.2.0), to create a new version called CESM1.2_GW, which was used to investigate hydrologic and climatic responses to anthropogenic GW extraction on a global scale. An ensemble of 41-yr simulations with and without GW extraction (estimated based on local water supply and demand) was conducted and analyzed. The results revealed that GW extraction and water consumption caused drying in deep soil layers but wetting in upper layers, along with a rapidly declining GW table in areas with the most severe GW extraction, including the central United States, the north China plain, and northern India and Pakistan. The atmosphere also responded to GW extraction, with cooling at the 850-hPa level over northern India and Pakistan and a large area in northern China and central Russia. Increased precipitation occurred in the north China plain due to increased evapotranspiration from irrig.
Current Status and Threats to Fishing Cat Prionailurus viverrinus (Bennett, 1833) in Godavari Mangroves, Andhra Pradesh, India

Godavari Mangroves the second largest patch along the east coast of India with an extend of 33,263.32 ha. are located in Godavari Estuary of East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is the part of Godavari Mangroves, which supports many unique flora and fauna including the globally threatened fishing cat. A comprehensive study was conducted to assess the current status and threats to the fishing cat in Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary through camera trapping, questionnaire surveys, direct sighting and indirect sign surveys. Totally 257 images of fishing cat were captured and 73 individuals were identified. The estimated population of fishing cat in Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary was 95-100 and estimated density was 0.7 animals/km 2 or 3 2 animals/4 km . Fish and field rats were the preferred food for the fishing cats. It was mostly nocturnal as 74% the captures were during night times. The captured images also showed that the fishing cats followed the same tracks. Human animal conflicts were recorded and the conflict zones within the sanctuary were mapped. The existed human-fishing cat conflicts could be categorized into five different types viz. conflict between fishing cat and fishermen, aqua farmers, villagers, encounters during developmental activities and others like road kills, target killing, etc., Awareness programmes, radio-telemetry studies, responsible gap plantation and habitat restoration were recommended for conservation and management of the fishing cats in Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary.
Treatment of Delonix regia wood with castor oil (Ricinus communis) protects it against white and brown rot fungi

This study was aimed at assessing the resistance of Delonix regia wood treated with an eco-friendly bio preservative exploring castor (Ricinus communis) seed oil identified as a promising candidate for wood antifungal treatment, attributed to its documented antimicrobial properties. Sixty wood block samples of conditioned Delonix regia were treated with five different concentration levels (0 %, 25 %, 50 %, 75 % and 100 %) of formulated fungicides prepared from Sohxlet extracted oil of castor seeds and the untreated wood samples served as the control. The wood blocks were exposed to Pleurotus ostreatus (white rot fungi) and Sclerotium rolfsii (Brown rot fungi) for 14 weeks and parameters including preservative absorption, oil yield, and weight loss of the wood samples subjected to treatment were assessed. Using Analysis of variance (ANOVA) to analyze the data obtained, the mean oil yield of seeds of Ricinus communis extracted was 37.75%. The100% concentration level had the best performance with the highest absorption of 92.68 (kg/m3) while the least absorption (69.96 kg/m3) was recorded for the 25% concentration except for the control (0%) which was 118.60kg/m3. Statistically significant variations in weight loss were observed across different concentration levels, with a significance level of p < 0.05 and it ranged from 35.02 -31.42(%) for white rot while it ranged from 42.32 to 31.98(%) for brown rot apart from the control which was recorded to be 38.25% and 45.28% respectively. It can therefore be established that Delonix regia wood can be preserved with Ricinus communis seed oil extract against white rot and brown rot fungi.
Effect of High Temperature on the Performance of AlGaN/GaN T-Gate High-Electron Mobility Transistors With ~140-nm Gate Length

High temperature (HT) electronics applications will require the development of a broad range of devices made using different materials. Among these devices, high-electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) made with GaN and its alloys are attractive for high-power radio frequency (RF) applications. In this manuscript, we tested AlGaN/GaN HEMT devices having ~140-nm gate length at different temperatures up to 500 °C. Devices were fabricated using Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL’s) 140-nm <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">${T}$ </tex-math></inline-formula>-gate process technology. The performance degradation measured in different devices was analyzed by considering changes in different device parameters and by using appropriate device physics. Cross-sectional materials characterization using scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) and electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) was performed to understand the origin of performance degradation. This understanding will allow us to design a sub-<inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\mu \text{m}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> GaN-based process technology compatible with HT RF applications.
Biomarkers of Response to Venetoclax Therapy in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Recent progress in the use of massive sequencing technologies has greatly enhanced our understanding of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) pathology. This knowledge has in turn driven the development of targeted therapies, such as venetoclax, a BCL-2 inhibitor approved for use in combination with azacitidine, decitabine, or low-dose cytarabine for the treatment of newly diagnosed adult patients with AML who are not eligible for intensive chemotherapy. However, a significant number of AML patients still face the challenge of disease relapse. In this review, we will explore biomarkers that may predict disease progression in patients receiving venetoclax-based therapy, considering both clinical factors and genetic changes. Despite the many advances, we conclude that the identification of molecular profiles for AML patients who will respond optimally to venetoclax therapy remains an unmet clinical need.
The Effect of the Use of Fintech and Lifestyle on the Consumptive Behavior of Economic MGMP Teachers During the Covid-19 Pandemic

The study intends to measure the effect of using fintech and lifestyle on consumptive behavior. This study uses a survey method design with a quantitative technique to conduct correlation research. 78 high-school economics teachers participated in this study, and the population and the number of samples were determined using purposive sampling. The data were obtained using a questionnaire given directly. The data analysis technique uses IBM Statistics version 25 software. The T-test shows that the usage of fintech partially has a positive and significant impact on consumer behavior. Partially, lifestyle has no significant effect on consumptive behavior. Simultaneous testing explains that the use of fintech and lifestyle has a significant influence on consumptive behavior as evidenced by the F-test. The R-Square value for the F-test results was 0.128. Keywords: use of fintech, lifestyle, consumptive behavior
Forest–grassland biodiversity hotspot under siege: land conversion counteracts nature conservation

Abstract We report extent and rate of land use/land cover change in a forest–grassland mosaic of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, during a recent period of increasing conflicts between native habitat protection and conversion. The area is part of the Atlantic rain forest biome, a Global Biodiversity Hotspot. Analyzing Landsat and Google Earth imagery, and calculating an effective conservation risk index () as ratio of converted to remnant area, we specifically compared the effectiveness of designated fully protected areas (-s) and Sustainable Use areas (-s) in preventing conversion of native forest and grassland habitats for agri- and silviculture, relative to areas outside. Grassland area decreased by 17%, corresponding to a net loss of 59,671 ha, in the entire area. Forest gains exceeded losses, and was zero inside Full Protection s. Non-native tree plantation area increased by 94% over the entire study area; cropland increased by 7%. Conversion for silviculture predominated outside the designated s and conversion for agriculture predominated inside the designated s. was generally higher for grassland than forest, and in -s, grassland was several times higher than in areas without any protection status. These developments are in stark contrast to the high standards of the Brazilian protected area system and corresponding International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources categories. They are due to protracted regularization of land conversion and establishment of designated protection areas. Furthermore, they reveal the dilemma of previously managed grasslands in strictly protected areas being eventually succeeded by forest, and the hazards of broad interpretation of the term “sustainable development”.
The Effect of Green Color Breathing Therapy on Blood Pressure in Patients at Risk of Hypertensive Crisis

Background: About 71% of non-communicable diseases (PTM) cause death, one of which is hypertension. The later phases of hypertension are the increased risk of hypertensive crisis, occurring in all types of hypertensions. Hypertensive crisis is a medical emergency and requires appropriate management. Non-pharmacological management is a complementary therapy to pharmacological therapy, one of which is green color breathing therapy. Objective: This study aims to determine the effect of green color breathing therapy on blood pressure in patients at risk of hypertensive crisis. Methods: This study used the pre and post-test method without control group design. The measuring instrument for this study used SOP green color breathing therapy and evaluated blood pressure with a sphygmomanometer. The research sample used a total sampling of 31 respondents. Bivariate data analysis using the Wilcoxon test. Results: Based on statistical tests with analysis of the Wilcoxon Test (p=0.001). This shows that the p value <0.05, there is a significant effect of green color breathing therapy on the blood pressure of patients at risk of hypertensive crisis. Conclusion: Green color breathing therapy can reduce blood pressure in patients at risk of hypertensive crisis.
Genetics of Yield and Fruit Quality Traits in Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.)

Utilization of genetic resources in crop breeding requires a basic understanding of the economic traits they are recognized for. Determination of genetics of traits helps to decide the appropriate breeding strategy for developing improved varieties. Segregating populations developed using Momordica charantia var. charantia and M. charantia var. muricate genotypes were used for generation mean analysis (GMA) to work out the gene effects controlling yield and fruit quality traits in bitter gourd. The study confirmed the role of non-allelic interactions and predominance of dominance gene effect (h) for most economic traits, which indicates the suitability of recurrent selection or heterosis breeding for the improvement of these traits. Segregation analysis indicated the single dominant gene control of fruit epicarp color, tubercle nature and fruit ridges. The predominance of complementary type of epistasis for most traits implies the genetic divergence between the parents used and the possibility of realizing a greater genetic gain in the breeding programme using these genetic resources.
Hijack Vertical Federated Learning Models As One Party

Vertical federated learning (VFL) is an emerging paradigm that enables collaborators to build machine learning models together in a distributed fashion. In general, these parties have a group of users in common but own different features. Existing VFL frameworks use cryptographic techniques to provide data privacy and security guarantees, leading to a line of works studying computing efficiency and fast implementation. However, the security of VFL's model remains underexplored.
Can slip heterogeneity be linked to earthquake recurrence?

The rupture process of two M4 repeating earthquake sequences in eastern Taiwan with contrasting recurrence behavior is investigated to demonstrate a link between slip heterogeneity and earthquake recurrence. The M3.6–3.8 quasiperiodic repeating earthquakes characterized by 3 years recurrence interval reveal overlapped slip concentrations. Inferred slip distribution for each event illustrates two asperities with peak slip of 47.7 cm and peak stress drop of 151.1 MPa. Under the influence of nearby M6.9 event, the M4.3–4.8 repeating earthquakes separated only by 6–87 min, however, reveal an aperiodic manner. There is a distinct rupture characteristic without overlap in the slip areas, suggesting that shortening of the recurrence interval by the nearby large earthquake may change the slip heterogeneity in a repeatedly ruptured asperity. We conclude that the inherent heterogeneity of stress and strength could influence the distribution of coseismic slip, which is strongly tied to the recurrence behavior.
Work-Life Quality Dynamics of Employees in a Selected Philippine National Government Entity: Basis for Human Resource Development Strategies

Objectives: This study sets out to achieve two main objectives. Firstly, it aims to identify the dynamics of work-life quality experienced by employees within a selected Philippine national government entity. Secondly, it seeks to establish a solid foundation for the development of human resource plans tailored to the needs identified in the organizational context. Methods: The research employed a descriptive approach, utilizing a survey questionnaire to gather data from 125 employees. The questionnaire covered various dimensions of work life, including the work environment, organizational culture and climate, relationships and cooperation, training and development, compensation and rewards, facilities, autonomy of work, and adequacy of resources. Results: The study's findings indicate a positive quality of work life among employees across multiple areas. Specifically, the favorable aspects encompass the work environment, training and development opportunities, compensation and rewards, facilities, autonomy of work, and the adequacy of resources. Conclusion: In conclusion, the study underscores the significance of key factors in promoting a conducive work environment and contributing to organizational effectiveness. These factors include fostering a positive work environment, implementing effective communication strategies, encouraging teamwork, and ensuring sufficient resources. The results provide a valuable framework for shaping human resource development strategies aimed at enhancing employee engagement, commitment, talent retention, and overall organizational success.
Bilateral Subcapsular Orchidectomy as Surgical Castration: A Reasonable Aesthetic Alternative to Bilateral Total Orchidectomy in Patients with Metastatic Hormone-sensitive Prostate Cancer

Background: The study highlights the historical significance of bilateral orchidectomy as the traditional 'gold standard' for surgical androgen deprivation in treating advanced prostate cancer. The study presented aims to compare total orchidectomy and subcapsular orchidectomy, considering factors such as androgen ablation, disease progression control, and patient satisfaction. Objective: This study aims to compare the effectiveness and patient satisfaction of bilateral subcapsular orchidectomy and bilateral total orchidectomy treatment in managing hormone-sensitive metastatic prostate cancer. Methods and materials: In this prospective study of 18 months at North East Medical College Hospital, 40 participants with Metastatic Carcinoma of Prostate underwent bilateral orchidectomy, among them 20 subcapsular and 20 total orchidectomy. The research focused on evaluating the impact of these treatments on serum testosterone levels, serum PSA levels, employing as outpatient procedures and a 3-month follow-up, utilizing a satisfaction scoring scale. Data, including age, Gleason Grade Group, PSA, and testosterone levels at diagnosis & at 3-month follow-up were recorded and analyzed using IBM SPSS-21 software. Result: The study compared Bilateral Subcapsular Orchidectomy and Bilateral Simple Orchidectomy for Hormone-Sensitive Metastatic Carcinoma of Prostate in 40 patients. The highest frequency was in the 71-75 age group (30%), with a mean age of 66.67 ± 2.21 years. Gleason grade group 3 dominated (40%), followed by 2 (25%). Pre-operative PSA levels were 31.14±1.27 ng/ml for Subcapsular and 35.21±1.70 ng/ml for Total Orchidectomy, decreasing post-operatively to 8.25±0.41 ng/ml and 7.32±0.80 ng/ml, respectively. Pre-operative testosterone levels were 513.21±3.01 ng/dl for Subcapsular and 498.40±2.10 ng/dl for Total Orchidectomy, decreasing post-operatively to 21.14±2.84 ng/dl and 16.90±1.08 ng/dl, respectively, with non-significant p-values. Surgery related Satisfaction scores in the Follow-Up phase were significantly higher for Subcapsular Orchidectomy, 2.91±0.31 comparing with Total Orchidectomy, 2.05±0.45. The results emphasize better patient satisfaction after subcapsular orchidectomy, while maintaining similar cancer control in the form of PSA and testosterone level changes. Conclusion: In conclusion, our study advocates for the reconsideration of bilateral subcapsular orchidectomy as a preferred method for surgical androgen ablation in metastatic prostatic carcinoma, offering comparable efficacy to traditional total orchidectomy approach while prioritizing patient satisfaction and psychological well-being. This suggests a potential paradigm shift in the landscape of cost-effective androgen deprivation therapy within the urological field.
The International Journal of Human Resource Management

Chan Lee, Hyuneung Lee, Jaeeun Lee & Jongsun Park (2014) A multiple groupanalysis of the training transfer model: exploring the differences between high and low performersin a Korean insurance company, The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 25:20,2837-2857, DOI: 10.1080/09585192.2014. 934887