Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Potential protective of dry corchorus olitorius and dry whole cow’s milk on osteoporosis induced rats

This study was designed to determine the effect of dried whole cow’s milk and dried c.olitorius on osteoporosis female albino rats were classified into six groups of five rats each the animals were housed individually in wire. Group(1) control negative fed basal diet only. The others 25 rats were classified into five groups (5 rats) each as following: Group (2) +ve and other group (3 ,4 , 5 , 6) infected was Desprelone D where the addition of 10 mg/ kg B.W put in 25 cm of water where they are giving each rat oral for two week. Groups (3 and 4) treated with dried whole cow’s milk powder (2.5 and 5% of diet), Group (5 and 6) treated with dried c.olitorius (2.5 and 5% of diet) respectively, daily for (4) weeks. The results indicated that all treating animals showed highest significantly in BWG , FI , FER , HDL-c, Ca, ionized Ca, Ph, estrogen, osteocalcin and ALP, calcitonin, B- ALP, TRAP, T3, T4, TSH, B- ALP bone, osteocalcin bone and calcitonin bone while showed highest significantly in groups (3, 4) in the TC , TG , LDL-c and VLDL-c as compared to the (5, 6) groups. As a result, the best values in the most of these variables appeared in dried whole cow’s milk powder (2.5 and 5%) compared with other treated groups, therefore were used during preparation of basel diet. The results of chemical composition in review revealed that dried whole cow’s milk content per 100g vitamin D 2 IU, calcium 113 mg, magnesium 10 mg, 205 mg phosphorus, compared with dried c.olitorius content per 100g vitamin D 0 IU, calcium 208 mg, magnesium 64 mg, phosphorus 83 mg. Therefore, dried whole cow’s milk and dried c.olitorius is recommended for nutritional and healthy advantages for femal who suffer from osteoporosis. Key words: osteoporosis, dried whole cow’s milk, dried c.olitorius, rats.
Predicting Spatial Abundance Of Common Demersal Fish In The Irish Sea

Knowledge of the spatial distribution of marine fish species is an important tool for the development of fisheries management plans. An example of the implementation of such management is the development of marine protected areas. Habitat suitability of species is a key feature in defining the spatial distributions. In this study the habitat suitability of dab (Limanda limanda), plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), poor cod (Trisopterus minutus) and whiting (Merlangius merlangus) in the Irish Sea were investigated. Generalised additive mixed models were used to analyse the species response to chlorophyll a, shear stress and sediment type. It was hypothesised that all species prefer an area with a high chlorophyll a level and a low shear stress. These two factors might be indirectly linked to the food availability, because in general areas with high chlorophyll a concentrations tend to attract many marine species, and areas with high shear stress can disturb and even damage benthic invertebrates, which is the main food source the demersal fish. This hypothesis was accepted for L. limanda, P. platessa and M. merlangus, but rejected for T. minutus. T. minutus preferred areas with a high shear stress and a low concentration of chlorophyll a. It was also hypothesised that flatfish (L. limanda and P. platessa) have a stronger preference for a certain sediment type, compared to the two ganoids species (T. minutus and M. merlangus), because of their morphological shape and the ability to burry themselves in the sediment. No difference of the abundance of two flatfish was found between the different sediment types, while a preference was found for T. minutus and M. merlangus. M. merlangus preferred fine sediment types and T. minutus had a preference for a coarse substrate type.
The Paradox of Rising Dividend Payouts in a Recession: Evidence from Pakistan

This paper applies a probit model to a panel of 319 firms listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange over the period 1999–2010, and finds that changes in inflation have a statistically significant, positive impact on the probability of paying cash and bonus dividends. Inflation induces firms to revalue their assets, which raises their distributable revaluation surplus. This, in turn, serves as a good buffer when distributing cash and bonus dividends, especially during periods of high inflation and the low profitability of firms during a recession. Bonus dividend distribution becomes relatively more attractive for firms in such a scenario because these enhance debt capacity (collateral) through the revaluation of assets and reduce the debt-equity ratio. We also highlight other factors that contribute to the probability of paying cash and bonus dividends.
Occurrence of gastrointestinal protozoans in cats from Londrina, Paraná, Brazil

Protozoans are widely distributed, and several species may parasitize the digestive tracts of cats (Felis catus), and can be transmitted to humans. The present study aimed to evaluate the species and occurrence of gastrointestinal protozoans in cats in the city of Londrina, Parana, Brazil. A total of 206 cat fecal samples were tested, of which 141 were from shelter animals, and 65 were from pets owned by local people. Samples were processed by parasitological techniques. Coproparasitological techniques (Willis, Faust and Ziehl-Neelsen) were performed for detection of protozoan parasites. Subsequently, all samples were processed by PCR protocols specific to Toxoplasma gondii, Giardia spp. , and Cryptosporidium spp. PCR products from positive samples were selected for sequencing. No samples were found to be positive for Cryptosporidium spp. using the Ziehl-Neelsen technique. Using specific PCR protocols, 1/206 (0.48%) samples tested positive for Cryptosporidium spp. After purification, this one positive sample was sequenced, and it demonstrated a 100% identity match to Cryptosporidium muris. Using specific PCR protocols, 13/206 (9.22%) cat fecal samples tested, including 2/65 (3.08%) pet cat fecal samples, were positive for T. gondii. PCR analysis revealed that 37/206 (17.96%) of cat fecal samples were positive for Giardia spp. , including 27/141 (19.15%) of shelter cat fecal samples, and 10/65 (15.38%) pet cat fecal samples (p = 0.5124). When sequenced, these positive samples showed a 100% identity match with Giardia duodenalis. This study demonstrated that infections with Cryptosporidium spp. , Toxoplasma gondii, and Giardia duodenalis are present in the population of both pet cats and shelter cats in the city of Londrina. This poses a risk to public health, because these parasites have a high zoonotic potential.
Texts with Various Levels of Hardness, Reading Comprehension and Reading Motivation: I+1 Versus I-1

Considering the vital role of comprehensible input, this study attempted to compare the effects of input with various difficulty levels on Iranian EFL learners’ reading comprehension and reading motivation. To fulfil this objective, 54 Iranian pre-intermediate EFL learners were selected from two intact classes (n = 27 each). The selected participants were randomly assigned to two equal groups, namely “i+1” (n=27) and “i-1” group (n=27). Then, the groups were pretested by a researcher-made reading comprehension test. After carrying out the pre-test, the treatment (i.e., extensive reading at different levels of difficulty) was practiced on the both groups. The participants in “i+1” group received reading passages beyond the current level, on the other hand, the “i-1” group received those reading passages which were below their current level. After the instruction ended, a modified version of pre-test was conducted as posttest to determine the impacts of the treatment on the students’ reading comprehension. The obtained results indicated that there was a significant difference between the post-tests of “i+1” and “i-1” groups. The findings showed that the “i+1” group significantly outperformed the “i-1” group (p < .05) on the post-test. Moreover, the findings indicated that “i+1” group’s motivation increased after the treatment. The implications of the study suggest that interactive type of input is beneficial to develop students’ language skills. Keywords: Comprehensible Input; Extensive reading; Foreign language reading motivation; Input; Reading comprehension; Text difficulty level
THE EVALUATION OF YIELD AND AGRONOMIC TRAITS OF FLAX GENOTYPES UNDER LATVIAN CONDITIONS

This study aim was evaluated of flax genotypes regarding productivity, resistance to lodging and diseases as well as yield dependence relationships among phenotypic and quality traits. The 14 fibre flax genotypes were evaluated in field conditions on the background of natural infection from 2014 to 2018 for agronomically important traits and from 2015 to 2018 for occurrence diseases of flax. The data were recorded for the 15 following agronomic traits, such days to flowering, days to early yellow ripening stage, total plant height, technical height, stem yield, fibre content, 1000 seed weight, vessels per plant, harvest index, seed yield, oil content, resistance to lodging and fungal diseases during early yellow ripening stage. Genotypic and phenotypic correlations between yield and yield components were identified that total plant height, technical height and days to early yellow ripening stage played a major role on stem yield as well vessels per plant and harvest index on seed yield. The flax genotypes ‘Vilani’, ‘L26-1’, ‘K9-1’, ‘T36-1’, ‘S37-1’ exhibited significant highest stem yield ranging from 643.20 to 693.32 g m-2 and technical length ranging from 65.90 to 70.58 cm comparing to standard variety ‘Vega 2’. The most perspective genotype of ‘Vilani’ with quit low susceptibility to anthracnose, pasmo and powdery mildew and resistance to lodging was identified.
Investigating China’s Mid-Yangtze River economic growth region using a spatial network growth model

China’s Mid-Yangtze River city region (MYR) has been designated as a national strategic growth region intended to reverse the slow-down in economic transition. However, there has been a lack of attention to the internal spatial organisation of the region’s growth capacity associated with its inter-city relations. This article combines an urban network approach and a spatial econometric framework to not only examine the local contribution to growth of MYR cities’ indigenous factors, cross-territorial flows and positions in the regional capital network, but also to estimate their spatial spillovers. The analysis sheds light on the interplay between spatial proximity and network capital in the regional growth process. Recent growth is found to be significantly influenced by indigenous capital stock, labour cost and technological advances, by commodity and self-investment flows, and by ‘authority’ and ‘hub’ network capital, associated with coexisting endogenous and exogenous spillovers. The findings infer that institutional capacity in organising endowment mobilities will be important for policy to promote coordinated development.
Factors associated with low birth weight at Tchamba District Hospital, Togo: 2014 to 2016

In 2013, in Togo, the Demographic and Health Survey III estimated the proportion of low birth weight at 10%. The objective of this study was to determine the factors associated with low birth weight in Togo. We conducted a case-control study on newborn records from Tchamba Hospital from 2014 to 2016. Cases were newborns with birth weight strictly below 2500 g whereas controls were those with a weight greater than or equal to 2500 g. There was one case for every two controls. Odd ratios were estimated using a multivariate logistic regression analysis. The sample consisted of 305 cases and 610 controls. Factors associated with low birth weight were gestational age less than 37 weeks (OR = 62.60, 95%CI [24.51 - 159.87], p  0.0001), maternal age below 18 years (OR = 2.41, 95%CI [1.11 - 5.22], p = 0.026), non-use of long-lasting treated mosquito nets (OR = 5.3, 95%CI [3.42 - 8.18], p ≤ 0,0001), and severe malaria during pregnancy (OR = 3.7, 95%CI [1.24 -11.04], p = 0.019). Almost all factors associated with low birth weight identified could be modified. We recommend raising awareness about the risk factors of low birth weight and malaria prevention. Key words: Associated factors, low birth weight, newborn, Tchamba, Togo
A nearby superluminous supernova with a long pre-maximum 'plateau' and strong CII features

Context. Super-Luminous Supernovae (SLSNe) are rare events defined as being significantly more luminous than normal corecollapse and thermonuclear explosions. The nature of the extra powering source needed to achieve such luminosities is still unclear. Discoveries in the local Universe (i.e. z < 0.1) are scarce, but afford dense multi-wavelength observations. Additional low-redshift objects are therefore extremely valuable. Aims. We present early-time observations of the type I SLSN ASASSN-18km/SN 2018bsz. These data are used to characterise the event and compare to literature SLSNe and spectral models. Host galaxy properties are also analysed. Methods. Optical and near-IR photometry and spectroscopy are analysed. Early-time ATLAS photometry is used to constrain the rising light curve. We identify a number of spectral features in optical-wavelength spectra and track their time evolution. Finally, we use archival host galaxy photometry together with H ii region spectra to constrain the host environment. Results. ASASSN-18km/SN 2018bsz is found to be a type I SLSN in a galaxy at a redshift of 0.0267 (111 Mpc), making it the lowestredshift event discovered to date. Strong C ii lines are identified in the spectra. Spectral models produced by exploding a Wolf-Rayet progenitor and injecting a magnetar power source are shown to be qualitatively similar to ASASSN-18km/SN 2018bsz, contrary to most SLSNe-I that display weak/non-existent C ii lines. ASASSN-18km/SN 2018bsz displays a long, slowly rising, red ‘plateau’ of >26 days, before a steeper, faster rise to maximum. The host has an absolute magnitude of –19.8 mag (r), a mass of M∗ = 1.5+0.08 −0.33 ×109 M , and a star formation rate of = 0.50+2.22 −0.19 M yr−1. A nearby H ii region has an oxygen abundance (O3N2) of 8.31±0.01 dex.
Evaluation of Apical Microleakage of Endodontically Treated Teeth Sealed With Three Different Root Canal Sealers

Aims: Different materials are used during endodontically treating of teeth as root canal sealers. Thus, this study was done to evaluate the sealing ability of three different types of root canal sealers on the apical part of the tooth. Materials and Methods: 50 sound human teeth were instrumented by using a rotary ProTaper nickel-titanium files under crown down technique. The samples were divided randomly into 3 groups (n=10), additionally two groups were used as +ve controls, first group usedEndofill sealer (PD product dentairesSA,Switzerland), and group two used Tagadseal sealer (technical general United kingdom),and the third group used AH plus sealer (Dentsply, Switzerland). All teeth were obturated using the single cone technique with the sealers, then the whole root surface was coated with two layers of aspecial type of nail varnish, except the apical 1 mm, then all teeth were placed into 2 % methylene blue dye liquid for one week at 37 o C. After that they were removed from the dye , the nail varnish was removed. The positive controls (n=10) were left unfilled and coated as described earlier. Then the tooth was splited longitudinally and each half examined under a stereomicroscope with magnification: 10 X. A computer software was ued taken by a digital camera. Analyzing of data was done by One-Way Anova and Duncan , s Test analysis among the means of microleakage of the three types of sealers. All tests were computed at 5% significance level.Results: showed statistically significant difference among groups. Group 3 (AH plus) showed abtter seal among ( Tg and Endofill) groups while Tg and Endofill showed no significant difference between both. Conclusions: Under the conditions of this study, the AH plus sealer provided a better sealing ability than Endofill and Tagadseal sealers, but long term in vivo study is important to prove it.
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections: A Red Herring for Primary Appendiceal Carcinoma

Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are a common issue in females owing mostly to the anatomy of their urinary tract. It can also hint at a pathology pertaining to the pelvic organs such as tumors or infections that infiltrate the urinary bladder. Sometimes, albeit rarely, it can be a red herring, distracting the clinician’s attention from a more sinister cause, such as an appendiceal carcinoma. We discuss such a case where a primary mucinous appendiceal carcinoma was invading the bladder causing recurrent UTIs.
Students’ Perception of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT)

One of the factors that causes students to fall down to LGBT activities if they accept LGBT in their environment. The students should have a perception which does not accept LGBT in their environment in order that they do not fall down to LGBT activities. In fact, there are many students consider LGBT as activities which is not deviate and accept the mentioned LGBT existence. This article is aiming at describing: (1) the students’ cognition about LGBT, and (2) the students’ affection towards the LGBT phenomenon. This descriptive study uses a quantitative approach and the is the students of Universitas Negeri Padang. There are 117 students as the research sample by using the Taro Yamane’s formula and then continued by using the Simple Random Sampling technique. The instrument used was the scale of students’ perceptions of LGBT with the Likert models and the data were analyzed by using percentage techniques. The results of the study shows that the perceptions of students’ perception on cognitive aspects is in the category of not accepting fully, namely, 77.78%, while the affective aspects are in the high acceptence category, it is as much as 69.2%, in other words, the students consider LGBT as a deviant behavior. Based on the results of this study it can be said that counselors can improve the students’ cognition and affection in order not accept LGBT. This is done as a preventive effort in order the students consider LGBT as a deviant behavior constantly.
Cardiac Autonomic Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review of Current Knowledge and Impact of Immunotherapies

Cardiac autonomic dysfunction (CAD) has been reported in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). This systematic review summarizes the evidence for the types and prevalence of CAD in MS patients, as well as its association with MS type, disease characteristics, fatigue and immunotherapies used to treat MS. The analysis revealed that CAD is correlated with pathophysiological processes of MS, can trigger serious cardiovascular complications that may reduce life expectancy, and may have implications for treatment with immunotherapies, especially fingolimod. Numerous mainly small case–control or cohort studies have reported various measures of CAD (particularly heart rate variation) in MS patients, showing higher rates of abnormality versus controls. A smaller number of studies have reported on cardiac autonomic symptoms in MS, including orthostatic intolerance/dizziness in around 50% of patients. CAD also appears to be associated with disease duration and to be more common in progressive than relapsing–remitting MS. However, although a substantial evidence base suggests that assessing CAD in people with MS may be important, standardised methods to evaluate CAD in these patients have not yet been established. In addition, no studies have yet looked at whether treating CAD can reduce the burden of MS symptoms, disease activity or the rate of progression.
CFD ANALYSIS OF AN INNOVATIVE VACUUM MICRO-GRIPPER

A new type of vacuum microgripper is considered. An automatic release device inserted in the gripper body allows to overcome adhesion forces that can prevent detachment of the object to be handled. A CFD analysis of a simplified model of the device is presented. The goal is to evaluate the lifting force on the release device as a function of geometric parameters, an important information for design of this class of microgrippers. A reference geometry has been firstly investigated using a highfidelity approach, i.e. a Large Eddy Simulation. The results have been used to validate a cheaper CFD approach based on the RANS solution. Then through steady RANS computations a dataset has been obtained varying geometric parameters of the device. Trends of the lifting force in terms of geometry modification are presented and discussed. All calculations have been performed with OpenFOAM®.
Effect of Blood Transfusion Precautions on Patient’s Outcomes Undergoing Open Heart Surgery

Background: Cardiac surgery is the largest consumer of blood products in medicine; although believed lifesaving, transfusion carries substantial adverse risks. Aim of the study: evaluate the effect of blood transfusion precautions on patient’s outcomes undergoing open heart surgery. Patients and Methods: A quasi experimental design was adopted. A total of 60 adult patients post open heart operations divided equally into two groups (study group & control group). Tools: tool one; Patient Assessment Sheet; Part (I) Socio-demographic data, Part (II) Clinical Data, Part (III) Blood Transfusion observation Sheet. Tool two; Administering a Blood Transfusion Checklist. Results: The study group stayed less duration in the hospital and ICU than the control group with statistical significance difference as regard hospital stay in which p < . 02 and statistical significance difference as regard ICU stay in which p < . 000. As regards abnormal reaction during blood transfusion half of the control group had fever compared with one third of the study group. Recommendation & Conclusion: it can be concluded that, the applying of blood transfusion precautions on patients undergoing open heart surgery was successful in reducing hospital and ICU length of stay and complications of blood transfusion, and recommended that, hospital should provide ongoing quality programs for health care professionals.
Strategies to Prevent Biofilm Infections on Biomaterials: Effect of Novel Naturally-Derived Biofilm Inhibitors on a Competitive Colonization Model of Titanium by Staphylococcus aureus and SaOS-2 Cells

Biofilm-mediated infection is a major cause of bone prosthesis failure. The lack of molecules able to act in biofilms has driven research aimed at identifying new anti-biofilm agents via chemical screens. However, to be able to accommodate a large number of compounds, the testing conditions of these screenings end up being typically far from the clinical scenario. In this study, we assess the potential applicability of three previously discovered anti-biofilm compounds to be part of implanted medical devices by testing them on in vitro systems that more closely resemble the clinical scenario. To that end, we used a competition model based on the co-culture of SaOS-2 mammalian cells and Staphylococcus aureus (collection and clinical strains) on a titanium surface, as well as titanium pre-conditioned with high serum protein concentration. Additionally, we studied whether these compounds enhance the previously proven protective effect of pre-incubating titanium with SaOS-2 cells. Out of the three, DHA1 was the one with the highest potential, showing a preventive effect on bacterial adherence in all tested conditions, making it the most promising agent for incorporation into bone implants. This study emphasizes and demonstrates the importance of using meaningful experimental models, where potential antimicrobials ought to be tested for the protection of biomaterials in translational applications.