Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
‘It's like a never‐ending diabetes youth camp’: Co‐designing a digital social network for young people with type 1 diabetes

Living with a chronic condition such as type 1 diabetes (T1D) affects everyday life and support from others experiencing a similar situation can be helpful. A way to receive such support is to use an online network where people can connect and share experiences. Research has described the benefits of using such tools for connecting patients. The aim of this study was to describe the co‐design of a social network for young people with T1D and to describe their experiences when using this network.
Zamzam Water Ameliorates Gentamicin-Induced Testicular Toxicity in a Rat Model via Targeting Sperm Parameters, Testicular Tissue Oxidative Insult, Inflammation, Apoptosis, and Pituitary-Gonadal Axis

Gentamicin is considered one of the most typical causes of testicular damage. Oxidative stress is a significant contributor to testicular tissue damage. Zamzam water (alkaline in nature) has an antioxidant effect. The purpose of this study was to assess the potential palliative effect of Zamzam water against gentamicin-induced testicular damage. Thirty Rats were separated into three groups, each with ten rats, as follows: The Control received only normal saline. The gentamicin group received 100 mg/kg/day of gentamicin intraperitoneally for six days from day 15 to the end of the experiment. The gentamicin +Zamzam Water group received a dose of gentamicin 100 mg/kg/day intraperitoneally with Zamzam water as their sole source of drinking from day one to day 21. Hormonal assay in serum, histological, immunohistochemical, and ultrastructural examination of testicular tissue with a molecular study were obtained. Pretreatment with Zamzam water significantly p < 0.001 increased serum levels of testosterone, FSH, and LH, as well as the percentage of sperm motility and progressive motility. It also upregulated SOD, CAT, GPx enzymatic activity, gene expression of Nrf2/HO-1, and immunoexpression of PCNA. While the percentage of dead sperm and abnormal sperm, immunoexpression of NFκB, Caspase 3, inflammatory cytokines TNFα, IL-1β, IL-6, and MDA levels significantly (p < 0.001) declined with histological improvement. It was concluded that Zamzam water as alkaline water possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic effects against gentamicin-induced testicular toxicity in vivo.
Biochemical Study for The Effect of Sinopharm COVID‐19 Vaccine

The current study included the biochemical evaluation of the effect of the COVID-19 vaccine (Sinopharm) among vaccinated individuals. The study included (90) blood samples of thirty people (each person has three samples) who received the Sinopharm vaccine, their ages ranged between (18-55) years and for both sexes, and the samples were divided into three groups; represented by a sample before the vaccine, a sample after receiving the first dose, and a sample after receiving the second dose of the vaccine. Samples were collected from the vaccine center in Al-Dhuluiya general hospital-Salah Al-Din who was vaccinated with the Sinopharm vaccine during the period from 1/11/2021 until 1/2/2022. Our study evaluated the level of some biochemical parameters, including- Lactate dehydrogenase-LDH activity, Troponin, D-dimer, Lipid profiles(Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol-LDL-C, High-density lipoprotein cholesterol-HDL-C), Total iron-TI, Transferrin, Ferritin, Total iron binding capacity-TIBC, Transferrin saturation, Malondialdhyde-MDA, Glutathione-GSH and peroxy nitrate. The results showed that LDH, Troponin, GSH and MDA levels were significantly elevated and the total iron, Transferrin, Total iron binding capacity-TIBC, and Transferrin saturation were significantly decreased after the first and second doses of the Sinopharm vaccine as compared with their levels before receiving doses vaccine. While the level of D-dimer, lipid profile, Ferritin and peroxy nitrate didn’t show any significant difference after vaccination as compared with their levels before receiving the vaccine. So we can conclude that the vaccination with the Sinopharm COVID‐19 vaccine may affect the cardiac marker, iron state and oxidative stress state .
Post-Stroke Sleep Disorders among Egyptian Patients

Background: A significant global cause of disability and mortality is cerebral-vascular stroke. In neuro-rehabilitation, sleep may be of utmost importance. Sleep disruption may also make recovery and stroke outcomes worse. As separate, modifiable risk factors for cerebrovascular stroke, sleep disorders are becoming more well-acknowledged. Aim: To assess the pattern of post-stroke sleep disorders among Egyptian patients. Subjects and Methods: The Suez Canal University hospital's neurology and psychiatry outpatient clinics conducted this case-control research on 43 stroke patients who had experienced a stroke during the previous three months (the Patient Group) and 43 healthy persons (Control Group). The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), which was also used to evaluate the quality and pattern of sleep, was used to make the diagnosis of sleep disorders based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5) criteria. Results: Regarding Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Parasomnias, there were statistically significant differences between the two groups (p 0.002 & 0.001, respectively). The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) total score showed a significant difference between the two groups, with stroke patients having a higher percentage of poor sleepers (score >5). Conclusion: Significant links exist between sleep problems and stroke. Stroke has been shown to decrease sleep quality and increase the incidence of parasomnias and obstructive sleep apnea.
The electroelastic energy–momentum tensor

Eshelby’s energy–momentum tensor useful for studying material forces acting on various kinds of inhomogeneities is constructed in the exact nonlinear theory of deformable dielectrics. This is achieved by examining the possible changes of reference configurations relative to fixed, locally defined, ‘reference crystals'. The electroelastic energy–momentum tensor thus obtained does not involve the Maxwell stress of free electric fields. Electric effects manifest themselves through the ultimate decomposition of the Cauchy stress in a symmetric ‘elastic’ part and an interaction part involving electric polarization. When the electroelastic body is made of the same material at all points, the electroelastic energy–momentum is shown to satisfy a remarkable differential identity involving the torsion of the material connection. In the quasi-linear approximation, the material force thus defined leads to the notion of path-independent integral which should be useful in studying cracks in electrodeformable ceramics. Various extensions and generalizations are briefly discussed, and the Peach–Koehler force acting on a dislocation element is found by an independent method in an appendix.
"On the Biology of Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius) (Diptera: Calliphoridae)"

Blowflies belonging to the family Calliphoridae are of considerable medical and veterinaryimportance. The larval forms of these flies are found in human and animal body producinga pathogenic condition known as myiasis. Keeping in view the common availability of theC. megacephala Fab. and its economic importance, the present study has been undertaken toacquire the comprehensive knowledge about the biology and morphology of this pest. Variousspecies of blowflies are used as forensic indicators during crime investigation in different partsof the world. Sufficient data is still not available about C. megacephala in India, so that they canbe used in forensic investigations in our country as well. For accuracy in the estimation of thePost Mortem Interval (PMI), precise developmental data of the blowfly as a forensic indicatorare essential. The morphological studies were made on laboratory reared flies. Flies were rearedat two constant temperatures, 25°C and 30° C for studying their biology. The incubation periodof eggs at 25°C and 30°C was found to be 19.16±0.3 hrs. and 11.9±0.14 hrs, respectively. Itwas observed that at higher temperature, larvae took less time to emerge, which might be dueto increased rate of metabolism at higher temperature. Total larval duration, pupal durationat 25°C were found to be 131.3±1.54 hrs and 126.25±1.88 hrs, respectively. These readingswere decreased to 97.96± 0.47 hrs and 114.6±1.64 hrs with an increase in temperature to 30°C.Observations made on fecundity, hatchability, percentage pupation and percentage emergenceat higher temperature shows an increase in comparison to lower temperature. While preovipositionand post-oviposition periods get decreased with increase in temperature. However,when the adult longevity is concerned, it has been observed that females live longer than malesat both the temperatures.
A Cluster-Based Method for Hydrometeor Classification Using Polarimetric Variables. Part II: Classification

AbstractTwo new algorithms for hydrometeor classification using polarimetric radar observations are developed based on prototypes derived by applying clustering techniques (Part I of this two-part paper). Each prototype is defined as a probability distribution of the polarimetric variables and ambient temperature corresponding to a hydrometeor type. The first algorithm is a maximum prototype likelihood classifier that uses all prototypes attributed to the different hydrometeor types in Part I. The hydrometeor type is assigned as the prototype with the highest likelihood when comparing the polarimetric variables and temperature with each prototype. The second algorithm is a Bayesian classifier that uses the probability density functions (PDFs) as derived from the prototype set associated with the identical hydrometeor type. The posteriori probability in the Bayesian method is calculated from a combination of the PDFs and the prior probability, the maximum of which corresponds to the most likely hydrometeor.
Quality of life among those with diabetes mellitus type II attending a secondary outpatient facility in South India

ABSTRACT Context and Aim: Diabetes mellitus (DM) can affect one’s quality of life (QoL). Literature on the association of QoL among type II diabetics with drug compliance and diet quality among rural communities is poor. This study aimed to determine the QoL among those with type II DM attending an outpatient clinic at a secondary hospital in Tamil Nadu. Settings and Design: A cross-sectional, interview-based study was carried out among those with type II DM. A questionnaire comprising the WHO-BREF tool, Diabetes Healthy Eating Index, Hill-Bone Medication Adherence Scale was administered to participants selected via systematic random sampling. Results: The prevalence of good QoL was estimated to be 51.7% (n = 45, 95% CI: 41.20–62.20). There was no association between good QoL and medication compliance. None of the patients had a good diet quality. Bivariate analysis revealed significant association (p < 0.05) between good QoL and higher education (OR-2.70), those not on medication for complications (OR-2.81) and decreased frequency of general random blood sugar (GRBS) monitoring (OR-2.44). Multivariable analysis adjusting for gender, education, treatment/medication for complications, hospitalisation for DM and GRBS frequency demonstrated significant association between good QoL, lack of medication for complications/co-morbidities and decreased GRBS monitoring frequency with likelihood ratios of 3.25 and 3.44, respectively. Conclusions: The drop in QoL observed could be due to the aftermath of the COVID pandemic. Keeping in mind the impact of healthcare interventions on the QoL of type II DM patients, primary physicians must consider dietary and treatment plans suited to their socio-economic status.
Clinical profile of patients hospitalized with hemoptysis

ABSTRACT Introduction: Hemoptysis presents as a primary complaint in 8–15% of chest clinic patients. The etiology of hemoptysis varies among different series according to the time of publication, geographic location, and diagnostic tests employed. Aim: To study the clinical profile of patients hospitalized with hemoptysis at a tertiary respiratory care center in New Delhi, India. Methods: The study was a cross-sectional, observational, hospital-based study. Patients admitted with hemoptysis in emergency from November 2017 to April 2018 were enrolled. A total of 129 patients were evaluated by a detailed clinical history and necessary investigations deemed required for arriving at the diagnosis. Subjects’ hospitalized details were recorded using structured evaluation proforma. Data were evaluated using SPSS version 22.0. The ‘p’ value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: A total of 129 patients were recruited, with a mean age of 42.67 years, 59.7% were male. Mild, moderate, severe, and massive hemoptysis were seen in 15.5%, 46.5%, 25.6% and 12.4% cases, respectively. History of pulmonary tuberculosis treatment was present in 40.3%, recurrent hemoptysis in 38% and bilateral chest x-ray involvement in 62.6% cases. Tuberculosis (active and sequelae) was the most common cause (51.9%) of hemoptysis. Recurrent hemoptysis and low hemoglobin were found to be independent risk factors associated with the severity of hemoptysis. Conclusion: Tuberculosis remains a significant cause of hemoptysis in our country. Even one episode of hemoptysis should not be ignored and investigated properly as it can potentially cause massive hemoptysis and life-threatening complications in the future.
A Marstrand type theorem for measures with cube density in general dimension

With a view to generalising rectifiability and density results to more general spaces we prove the following: let $H^s$ denote Hausdorff $s$ measure in $l^n_{\infty}$. Let $s\in(0,2]$. Let $S\subset l^n_{\infty}$ be a subset of positive locally finite Hausdorff $s$-measure with the property $$\lim_{r\rightarrow 0} \frac{H^s(B_r(x)\cap S)}{\alpha(s)2^{-s}r^s}=1\;\;\;\mathrm{for}\;\;H^{s}\;a.e. \;x\in S,$$ then $s$ is an integer and $S$ has a weak tangent at almost every point.
High resolution near-infrared imaging of the trapezium: A stellar census

We present high spatial resolution (0.35 and 0.65 arcsec full width at half maximum (FWHM)) near-infrared images of the central 0.2x0. 2 pc of the Trapezium Cluster in the Orion Nebula, centered on the Trapezium OB stars. These images provide the most complete census of stars in this region, and we give accurate positions and near-infrared (2.1 microns) magnitudes for 123 stars. After accounting for line-of-sight projection, we estimate a stellar density for the cluster of approximately 4.7 X 10(exp 4) stars per cubic parsec in the approximately 0.1 pc diameter core. We identify stellar counterparts to virtually all the known dense knots of ionized gas seen at optical and radio wavelengths, strongly supporting the hypothesis that many are either intrinsic stellar radio emitters or circumstellar disks around stars, and not simply dense clumps of gas and dust. We derive approximate masses for the stars associated with the compact knots, finding that the majority are relatively low mass.
Photosynthesis and Salt Exclusion Are Key Physiological Processes Contributing to Salt Tolerance of Canola (Brassica napus L.): Evidence from Physiology and Transcriptome Analysis

Plant salt tolerance is controlled by various physiological processes such as water and ion homeostasis, photosynthesis, and cellular redox balance, which are in turn controlled by gene expression. In the present study, plants of six canola cultivars (DGL, Dunkled, Faisal Canola, Cyclone, Legend, and Oscar) were evaluated for salt tolerance by subjecting them to 0 or 200 mM NaCl stress. Based on growth, cultivars DGL, Dunkled, and Faisal Canola were ranked as salt tolerant, while cultivars Cyclone, Legend, and Oscar were ranked as salt-sensitive ones. Differential salt tolerance in these canola cultivars was found to be associated with a relatively lower accumulation of Na+ and greater accumulation of K+ in the leaves, lower oxidative damage (MDA), and better antioxidative defense system (Superoxide dismutase, SOD; peroxidase, POD, and catalase, CAT). Cultivar Oscar was the poorest to discriminate Na+ and K+ uptake and accumulation in leaves and had poor antioxidant potential to scavenge ROS. Salt stress did not affect the structural stability of photosystem-II (PSII) till three weeks, thereafter it caused a significant decrease. Salt stress increased the performance index (PIABS) by increasing the density of active reaction centers in Oscar. Salt stress decreased the antenna size thereby lowering the absorption and trapping energy flux, and maintaining the electron transport with an increase in heat dissipation. This may represent a potential mechanism to cope with salt stress. Transcriptome analysis of salt-sensitive cultivar Oscar further revealed that salt stress down-regulated DEGs related to hormonal signal transduction pathways, photosynthesis, and transcription factors, while DEGs related to the biosynthesis of amino acid and ion transport were up-regulated. In conclusion, salt tolerance in canola cultivars was associated with ion exclusion and maintenance of photosynthesis. Salt stress sensitivity in cultivar Oscar was mainly associated with poor control of ion homeostasis which caused oxidative stress and reduced photosynthetic efficiency.
Financial technology (Fintech) in the Arab countries challenges and opportunities

The modern financial technology market “Fintech” has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, as the total investments in financial technologies worldwide increased from 19 billion dollars in 2013 to nearly 130 billion dollars during the first half of 2019. This research aimed to shed light on one of the important topics, which is fintech in the Arab countries, focusing on Egypt and Saudi Arabia, and to identify the most important opportunities and challenges. the research presents the review of the previous studies in this field and make a positive contribution to understanding of Fintech and its importance and the future of it in Arab countries. The study used the descriptive analytical method by observing, collecting data describing and analyzing ideas related to the subject of financial technology from all various aspects and knowing opportunities and challenges that facing Arab counties.
Synoptic Circulation and Summertime Ground-Level Ozone Concentrations at Vancouver, British Columbia

Abstract The Kirchhofer synoptic classification procedure is applied to both mean sea level and 500-hPa NMC gridded pressure fields for the vicinity of southwestern British Columbia. Exceedances of the Canadian 1-h Ambient O3 Air Quality Objective of 82 ppb at Port Moody, Vancouver, are associated with the coincidence of a low-level thermal trough and an upper-level ridge of high pressure. Analysis of synoptic sequences also reveals the importance of persistence in the development of elevated O3 concentrations. The application of synoptic climatology to ground-level O3 in Vancouver highlights the need for consideration of more than one atmospheric level in map-typing schemes. An extension of the basic Kirchhofer approach to permit multilevel computer-assisted map typing is advocated.
Effect of Gum Arabic on Chemically Induced Acute Renal Injury in Albino Rats

It has been concluded from several studies that Gum Arabic (GA) offers a protective effect as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent against nephrotoxicity induced by some agents such as adenine and gentamicin. In this study, the protective and/or treatment effect of GA against Cisplatin-induced acute nephrotoxicity in experimental rats were investigated through several biochemical, histological and immunohistochemical assessment of TGF- beta. Thirty male Wister albino rats were divided randomly into five groups, six rats in each. Group I (negative control), group II (GA) received 6% GA in drinking water, group III (Cisplatin) injected by CP (4.5 mg/kg b.w., i.p.) for two consecutive days, group IV (preventive) pretreated with GA 6% in drinking water daily for 4 weeks before Cisplatin injection and group V (treatment) co-treated by GA with Cisplatin injection (doses as mentioned before). Group III (Cisplatin) showed nephrotoxicity that was manifested by a significant increase in levels of serum Creatinine, urea, and potassium with elevation in kidney MDA level and a decrease in kidney GSH level. In addition, histopathological examination showed severe degeneration and necrosis in kidney tubules. These effects were significantly mitigated by GA administration in both groups IV and V, a result that proves the reno-protective effect of GA.
The Role of Subjective Well-Being (SWB) and Trust in the Employer on Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) of Industrial Employees in the Industrial Revolution Era

The purpose of this study was to analyze the role of Subjective Well-Being and Trust in the Employer on Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) of Industrial Employees in the industrial revolution era. This research method is quantitative through surveys, data obtained by distributing online questionnaires which are distributed via social media. Respondents in this study were 300 permanent manufacturing employees with a minimum working period of three years, status as permanent employees. The selection of research subjects was carried out nonprobability by using purposive sampling technique because it is based on predetermined characteristics. This study uses a Likert model scale of 1 to 7 as the main instrument in obtaining empirical data from organizational citizenship behavior, subjective well-being, and trust in the employer. Data analysis used structural equation modeling (SEM) with data processing tools using SmartPLS 3.0. The stages of data analysis were validity, reliability, termination coefficient and hypothesis testing. The results of this study are that subjective Well-Being has a positive and significant effect on Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB), Trust in The Employer has a positive and significant effect on Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) and Subjective Well-Being has a positive and significant effect on Trust. in The Employer.
Demystifying the nexus between ownership structure and performance: A study of the emerging market

The main aim of this research is to study the effect of ownership structure (OS) on corporate performance after the application of the Companies Act, 2013 considering fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector firms listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange. This study applies the regression technique on panel data for five years, from FY 2015–2016 to FY 2019–2020. The study has used market-based performance (market capitalization) and accounting-based performance (return on capital employed) as dependent variables to investigate the impact of OS (ownership concentration (OC) and owners’ identity (OI)) on firm performance. The findings demonstrate that OC measured by Hirschman–Herfindahl index (HHI) proposed by Demsetz and Lehn (1985) has a significant positive impact on accounting and market-based performance. The comparative analysis revealed that OI has a more significant impact on market-based performance than accounting performance. The result further reported that promoter ownership, institutional ownership, and body corporate holdings positively correlate with market-based performance. This study contributes to the existing corporate governance literature by evaluating the nexus between OS and corporate performance in the Indian context and enriches the existing literature, which will be important input for regulators, investors, and policymakers to take an informed decision. The study symbolizes the emerging market, one of the most attractive destinations for cross-country capital investment where corporate ownership structure differs from developed markets.