Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effort-Reward Imbalance, Mental Health and Accidents in Offshore Petroleum Workers

Background: Occupational accidents are an aspect of concern in every industrial sector, including the offshore petroleum industry. Little is known about the associations between psychosocial distress and the prevalence of incidents in this sector. Aim: To evaluate the association between effort-reward imbalance (ERI), psychological distress, and the prevalence of occupational incidents (accidents and near misses) in offshore petroleum workers in Peru. Methods: This cross sectional study included 242 (response rate of 67%) male offshore petroleum workers in a gas and oil petroleum company in Peru. Workers answered the short version of the European Working Condition Survey, the Effort-Reward-Imbalance (ERI) questionnaire; Goldbergs general health questionnaire (GHQ-12) and prevalence of occupational accidents or near-miss were reported. After imputation, the association between psychological distress, working activity and working stability and occupational incidents (accidents or near misses) was assessed. Result: The prevalence of effort-reward imbalance was 30%, fourteen percent reported distress based on GHQ-12. The 12-month prevalence of occupational incidents was 9%. Adjusted odds ratio for incidents was 4.3 (95% CI, 1.3-14.0) for those with psychological distress compared to those without it. Conclusion: Psychological distress was related to the prevalence of occupational incidents in this offshore petroleum population. Actions on employment and working conditions to prevent psychosocial distress and the incidence of mental health problems should be implemented for the prevention of occupational accidents in this industry.
Comparative Analysis of the Adsorption of Heavy Metals in Wastewater Using Borrassus Aethiopium and Cocos Nucifera

In the study, the adsorption of heavy metal ions (Pb 2+ and Cd 2+ ) using activated carbon from Borassus aethiopum (seed shells) and Cocos nucifera (shells) was carried out, so as to comparatively evaluate the effectiveness of both adsorbents for the purpose of removing Pb 2+ and Cd 2+ from wastewater. Borassus aethiopum seed shells (BASS) and Cocos nucifera shells (CONS) collected within Zaria and its environs were crushed into particle size of about 300-450μm and the physico-chemical as well as the adsorption properties of the activated BASS/CONS were studied. Effects of various process parameters have been investigated in this study as well by following batch adsorption technique at 30±2 o C. Percentage removal of Pb 2+ and Cd 2+ was found to increase with decrease in initial concentration of metal ion, and increased with increase in contact time and adsorbent dose. The monolayer adsorption capacity, Qo for Pb (II) was found to be 12.19 mg/g and 24.39 mg/g for activated BASS and CONS respectively. In the same vein, the monolayer adsorption capacity, Qo for Cd (II) was found to be 10.20 mg/g and 25.797 mg/g for activated BASS and CONS respectively. In conclusion, it was established that activated CONS had a higher monolayer adsorption capacity for Pb 2+ /Cd 2+ than activated BASS.
Transformational Leadership and Employee Work Attitudes: A Theoretical Model’s Constitution and Analysis

This article aims to analyze the process of transformational leadership influence the work attitude of employee thus revealing the background of this “black box”. Based on the analysis of goal setting, self-efficacy, goal selfconcordance and other factors’ internal relationship and mechanism between transformational leadership and employee work attitudes, we constitutes an innovative theoretical model. By analysis of the internal relationships between all elements, this article proposes 9 propositions. This is an academic improvement about the work of transformational leadership on employees’ attitude directly, simple path of influence study, it enables people to have a more comprehensive and complete understanding about the role played by transformational leadership.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NEONATAL LOW BIRTH WEIGHT AND MATERNAL SERUM ZINC

Background: Zinc deficiency can lead to clinically relevant disturbances in tissue functions and may affects birth weight of neonates. maternal serum zinc concentration and the low birth weight Cross sectional, case this study. Thirty five women as ca weight infants (< 2500g) were regarded as the case group while those who gave birth to weight spectro groups. Mothers with twin and multiple pregnancies, per abnormalities, APH, oligo and polyhydramnios were excluded from th women were enrolled, 35 of them were with LBW newbornswith a mean birth weight 2385 gram of whom the with a serum zinc level was 71.6±19.4. T serum zinc level and low birth weight. slightly affect birth weight but the effect did not reach a statistical significance.
Direct Composite Veneers for Anterio Teeth: Prevention of Aesthetic Deformation

A system of finished Componeer composite veneers is a unique and having no analogy in the world elaboration of the Swiss company Coltene/Whaledent, an outcome of almost half a century experience of the company working in a field of composite materials. It combines the best features of direct and indirect restoration methods. The system is fulfilled of nano-composite Synergy D6 that has high mechanical strength, convenience for workable consistency, color stability and a system of halftone shades, which facilitates color matching. All this allows achieving excellent aesthetic results in minimal time. Application of an original standard scale gives possibility effectively assess optical properties of dental hard tissues and develop an implementation strategy of restoration before work started. Formation of Componeer form, polymerization and polishing at factory allow a practitioner fully utilize effect of "fluorescence" inherent to the material. All this allows us to position the Componeer system as a serious alternative to non-direct methods of restoration with the possibility of both high aesthetic and cosmetic reconstruction reliability.
The Effects of Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Probiotics on Broilers Exposed to Lead-Induced Oxidative Stress

One-day-old broiler chicks were randomly divided into four groups (45 birds each) including three replicates for a 1-42 days as follows: (1) control: basal ration; (2): Camellia sinensis 1 g/kg basal ration; (3): lead acetate 200 mg/kg basal ration; (4): Camellia sinensis + lead acetate basal ration. Lead caused oxidative damage on blood and liver of the exposed birds as evidenced by a significant (p<0.05) increase in lead levels by 21.87 and 86.73 % and malondialdehyde (MDA) by 253.85 and 87.50 % respectively. Moreover decreased antioxidant enzymes activities. Cosupplementation of Camellia Sinensis to lead resulted in a significant (p<0.05) reduction in lead levels in the blood and liver by 42.85 and 58.82%; MDA by 45.45 and 50.00% respectively. SOD and CAT activities increased significantly (p<0.05), in addition to increasing in the GSH level. Results indicate that Camellia Sinensis may be beneficial in preventing lead-induced oxidative damage in poultry. [Yosef, T.A. , Al-Julaifi, M.Z. and Kandeel, M. The Effects of Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Probiotics on Broilers Exposed to Lead-Induced Oxidative Stress. Journal of American Science. 2012; 8(4): 499-506]. (ISSN: 1545-1003). http://www.americanscience. org. 66
GPS - GIS based soil fertility maps of micronutrient status of Bhudargad tehsil of Kolhapur district (M.S.)

The present study was conducted during the year 2015-2016 with an objectives to assess the micro nutrients status of soils of Chandgad tehsil of Kolhapur district and delineate GPS - GIS based soil fertility maps and to correlate soil properties with available nutrients. One hundred and fifty four geo-referenced soil samples were collected from study area using GPS. The DTPA extractable iron, manganese, zinc and copper in soils ranged from 4.58 to 33.74, 2.32 to 30.92, 0.66 to 3.52 and 0.27 to 8.39 mg kg-1, respectively. Soils were sufficient in available iron, manganese, copper and zinc. The pH, EC and CaCO3 showed significant negative correlation with zinc, manganese and copper. Organic carbon was positively correlated with iron, zinc and manganese.
Lifting Scheme Based Designing of Wavelets in Spiral Addressing Model on a Hexagonal Grid

-Image processing in hexagonal grid is very much advantageous than in the conventional rectangular grid. The advantages include higher angular resolution, consistent connectivity and higher sampling efficiency. A wide class of operations on images can be performed directly in the wavelet domain by operating on its coefficients of the images. Operating in wavelet domain enables to operate on different resolutions, manipulate features at different scales and localize the operation in both spatial and frequency domains. A new method of designing hexagonal wavelets using lifting scheme in the spiral addressing scheme is proposed in this thesis. It is computationally efficient because they are not based on Fourier transforms, and could be performed in place.
Teaching Primary School Pupils Through Audio-Visual Means

Recognition of Kazakh language as the state language of the Republic of Kazakhstan by the Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, adoption of ‘State programme of functioning and development of languages for 2011–2020’, the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan ‘On languages of the Republic of Kazakhstan’, ‘The State programme on education and science development for 2016–2020’ allowed our native language to develop and prosper. Nowadays, special attention is paid to the problem of teaching the Kazakh language. In today's organised pedagogical environment, it is not fully examined the need for the development of communication skills of elementary school students and scientifically-based and practical communication to solve this problem via audio and graphic tools. Therefore, this article focuses on the need to teach elementary school students to work with audio and graphic materials and technology issues on the use of practical materials. Provided that the theoretical foundations for the development of communication skills of elementary school students through audio-visual aids hold true, the structural-substantial model will allow the development of each student’s individual abilities and creativity. Taking into account the foregoing, we have set up a positive outline of the effectiveness of the work with audio equipment through the organisation of practical work, practice-assemblage, research, diagnostics, practical work in elementary school teachers through specially organised thematic seminars
Histopathological study of tonsillectomy specimen in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Aim: To study the spectrum of diseases affecting the palatine tonsils and to establish the histopathological criteria for diagnosis of chronic tonsillitis. Materials and Method: 40 palatine tonsillectomy specimen received at Department of pathology were reviewed retrospectively and were subjected to histopathological evaluation and analysed for spectrum of tonsillar diseases and histopathological criteria to establish the diagnosis of chronic tonsillitis. Results: A total of 40 cases were evaluated comprising of 26 males and 14 females. The mean age was 44 years with a range of 7 to 81years. 29 specimens were histologically diagnosed as Chronic tonsillitis and 11 specimens were diagnosed to have malignancy. Tonsillar cyst were found in 3 cases, out of which one showed colonies of Actinomycosis species. Histopathological examination showed lymphocytic infiltrate in 83%, increased plasma cells in 72%, presence of neutrophils in 69%, lymphoid hyperplasia in 69% and fibrosis in 76% of the cases. 11 malignant cases were diagnosed and all of them were reported as Squamous cell carcinoma. No cases of lymphoma were diagnosed. Conclusion: Lymphocytic and neutrophilic infiltration in surface epithelium with or without lymphoid hyperplasia could be fairly used as the criteria for diagnosis of chronic tonsillitis. Among the tonsillar malignancies, Squamous cell carcinoma is the commonest and more common among the adult males with mean age of 60years. Though incidence of malignancy is very rare in children, routine pathological analysis of tonsillectomy specimens is performed so as not to miss an unexpected pathology especially malignancy.
Probiotic Activity of L. acidophilus against Major Food-borne Pathogens Isolated from Broiler Carcasses

C.jejuni, E.coli and S. typhimurium are the principal food borne pathogens in poultry industry. The first experiment tested the effectiveness of different st rains of Lactobacillus as in vitro as probiotic against C. jejuni, E.coli O157 and S. typhimurium Result showed that L.acidophilus isolated from colostrums of mare and goat showed the widest inhibition zone against C. jejuni, E.coli O157 and S. typhimurium strains compared to the use of L.acidophilus isolated from goat and cattle milk. The second ex periment evaluate the efficiency of L. acidophilus isolated from mare colostrums showing highest in vitro inhibition activity against tested strains as in vivo probiotic against C. jejuni isolated from broiler carcasses. The result showed gr at inhibition of C. jejuni, E.coli O157 and S. typhimurium strains by the use of L.acidophilus in comparing to the use of antibiotics. In the second experiment; four groups of adult albino rats were used; group (1) control negative, group (2) r ats orally administrated by L. acidophilus only from the start of experiment till the 14 th day, group (3) rats challenged only with C. jejuni and group (4) orally administrated by L. acidophilus from the start of experiment till the 14 th day at the 7 day they were challenged with C. jejuni. Result showed that the third group showed the hig hest rate of reisolation of C.jejuni (0.80±0.16 from fecal swabs and 0.84±0.17 from the int rnal organs) as well as major pathological lesions in the tested organs in the fo rm f granulomatus reaction in the lung tissue infi ltration of inflammatory cells in the lung tissue thickening of wall of blood vessels with alveolar emphysema. Con gestion hemorrhages of renal blood capillaries and coagulat ive necrosis of the renal tissue as well as degener ation and necrosis of hepatocytes with proliferation of fibro us tissue. The forth group pretreated with L. acido philus Showed lower rate of isolation of C.jejuni (0.08±0.02 from fecal swabs and 0.04±0.01 from int er al organs. The pathological findings of the internal organs showed minor lesion in the form of interstitial pneumonia and inflamm atory cellular infiltration in the lung Swelling and degeneration f renal epithelium and hepatocytic degeneration wi th infiltration of inflammatory cells. The second group which was o nly treated with L.acidophilus showed no reisolation of C.jejuni as well as no pathological lesions were detected e xcept a minor lesion in the liver in the form of di fused vacuolar degeneration in hepatocytes. Results devel op a safe method for competing food borne pathogens in edible animals and suggest the need for probiotics to hind er the spread of highly pathogenic zoonotic bacteri a transmitted by animal food by products. [Nature and Science 201 0; 8(3):69-78]. (ISSN: 1545-0740).
Correlations Among Mean Performance, Heterosis and Combining Ability of Corn (Zea mays L.) Grain Quality and Yield Traits Under Elevated Plant Density Combined With Water Deficit

Abstract Using data of mean performance of parents and their diallel crosses in prediction of their general combining ability (GCA) and specific combining ability (SCA) effects could save breeder's time and effort. The objective of the present investigation was to test the validity of predictions of GCA and SCA effects from mean performance and/or heterobeltiosis for grain quality and yield traits under elevated plant density (D) combined with water deficit. Six experiments were conducted in two seasons, each represent one combination out of six, between 3 plant densities and two water regimes and included 6 inbred lines differing in tolerance to high plant density and their 15 diallel crosses. Combined analysis of data across years for each environment indicated that GCA was higher in magnitude than SCA variance for grain quality traits (grain protein content; GPC, grain oil content; GOC and grain starch content; GSC) and the opposite was true for yield traits (grain yield/plant; GYPP, grain yield/ha; GYPH, protein yield/ha; PYPH, oil yield/ha; OYPH and starch yield/ha; SYPH). The best inbreds in GCA effects were L53, L20 and Sk5 and the best crosses in SCA effects were Sk5 x L18, L20 x L53, L18 x Sd7 and L28 x Sd7 for GYPH, PYPH, OYPH, GYPH under stress and non-stress conditions. The results indicated that under all environments, especially the most stressed one, there are significant correlation coefficients between mean performance for studied yield traits of parents and their GCA effects, and between the mean performance of crosses and their SCA effects. But the mean performance for studied yield traits of crosses was not significantly correlated with their heterobeltiosis values, For studied yield and GSC traits, the heterobeltiosis crosses was not correlated with their SCA effects. These results concluded that GCA and SCA effects for yield traits could be predicted from mean performance of parents and crosses, respectively.
Antibacterial Activity of Amaranthus Viridis

Resistance in microbes against antibiotics is a worldwide problem that is caused because of frequent exposure of antibiotics. There are millions of chemical compounds that are being synthesized, thousands of which have been confirmed for their antimicrobial potential. A. viridis leaves and stem extracts in different solvents chloroform, ethanol and methanol were investigated for their antibacterial potentiality against Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram -negative (E.coli and K.pneumoniae etc) bacteria. Comparative analysis by ANOVA exhibited that a significant (p<0.05) variation exists between the antimicrobial activities of stem and leaves extracts of all solvents. Based on results supported by different studies, it was found that the ethanol extract of stem and leaves show greater antimicrobial activity than methanol and chloroform. In most studies disk diffusion assay was used to determine the antibacterial activity. This trial showed that the plant extracts have potential against pathogenic bacteria.
Drug utilization pattern of antiepileptic drugs in a tertiary care teaching rural hospital

Background: Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are also commonly used therapy for other conditions like prophylaxis for a manicdepressive disorder, to relieve neuralgic pain and for many more conditions apart from epilepsy. Data suggest that 45% of AEDs prescriptions were for conditions other than epilepsy. All of these uses are off-label except for some AEDs approved for limited indications. Aims and Objective: To study the AEDs utilization pattern in a tertiary care teaching rural hospital in India. Materials and Methods: Patients who prescribed AEDs by treating physician from the various outpatient departments of a tertiary care hospital were enrolled in the study irrespective of their diagnosis. Their demographic data, clinical profile and drug use related details were obtained from the case files and history and analyzed. Results: Out of total 160 patients enrolled, the majority were male 103 (64.4%), in the age group of 18-65 years (123, 76.9%), and from neuromedicine 149 (93.1%) department. 81 (50.63%), 45 (28.12%), and 10 (6.25%) were diagnosed as epilepsy, pain, and psychomotor disorders, respectively, and remaining patients having a dual indication for AEDs prescription. Partial epilepsy (45, 47.87%) was the most common type and cryptogenic (44, 46.80%) was most common aetiological factor among epileptic patients. Average number of AEDs prescribed per patient was 1.331. 113 (70.6%) patients were managed by monotherapy. Most frequently prescribed AEDs were pregabalin (20.19%) followed by phenytoin (16.90%). Conventional AEDs (78.95%) were prescribed more frequently than newer AEDs (21.05%) for epilepsy; while newer AEDs (68.10%) were frequently prescribed in patients suffering from non-epileptic condition. 52% of drugs were prescribed by generic name. No fixed dose combinations of AEDs were prescribed throughout this study period. Conclusions: The use of AEDs not limited to epilepsy only. AEDs were prescribed more frequently in neuropathic pain and psychiatric disorders other than epilepsy. AEDs are usually prescribed as monotherapy and by generic name and not as fixed dose combination. Awareness about off-label use of ADEs is essential for its appropriate use.
Emerging Plant Diseases of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Pakistan: A review

Gilgit-Baltistan (Formerly known as Northern Area) is mountainous region of Pakistan [1]. The total area of Gilgit Baltistan (GB) is 72,971km2 (28,174sq.mi). GB having fifty highest peaks and three world’s longest glaciers is one of the spectacular regions of the world. It is linked by Karakorum highway (KKH) with Xinjiang region of China to the east and north east, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the west, Azad Kashmir to the south and to its north Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan is located [2]. Gilgit Baltistan (GB) is divided into three divisions i.e. Gilgit, Baltistan and Diamer which, in turn, divided into Districts i.e. Gilgit (Gilgit, Ghizer, Hunza and Nagar), Baltistan (Skardu, Shigar, Kharmang, and Ghanche) and Diamer (Diamer and Astore). In 2000 majority of GB population was involved in the agricultural sector, but recently services have surpassed agriculture as the principal source of income. Cherry, apricot, apple, peach and grapes are the common fruits. Among the vegetables potato is one of the main sources of income of farming community of GB. Wheat and maize are the major cereal crops. Severe winter, cool spring and hot and dry summer of GB make the area suited for the cultivation of fruits, vegetables and cereals. GB has the most fragile ecosystem and climate change impacts are more drastic and extreme. Recent increase in temperature and heavy rainfall associated with worldwide climate change resulted in the diseases of fruit trees creating food insecurity for the apricot growers of GB. The climate of GB is minimally influenced by the monsoon from the east and mostly winds from the west [3]. The average annual rainfall is 140.73mm per year with the mean maximum of 23.66mm during the months of May and June and mean minimum of 2.26mm and 3.0mm in January and November, respectively. Hot summers, cold winters and great seasonal differences are major climatic conditions. In December and January, the average minimum monthly temperature is ±4 ̊C however the average maximum monthly temperature during July and August is ±25.19 ̊C [4].
Carotenoids and Cardiovascular Prevention: an Update

Oxidative stress is a key contributor to the development of cardiovascular diseases. In this respect, phytochemicals, such as bioactive dietary elements and in particular carotenoids displayed an antioxidant effect with a substantial reduction in oxidative stress markers. Recent scientific evidence supported the beneficial role of carotenoids in preventing several chronic disorders, such as cardiovascular diseases. Clinical trials displayed a decrement in inflammatory disease risk after carotenoids supplementation, mainly due to their antioxidant and antiinflammatory activities. This commentary aims to describe how both traditional carotenoids and novel rare ones could be exploited in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.