Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Implementation of Service Marketing Mix to the Process of Tourist Decision to Visit Tourism Object: A Case Study at Lembah Harau, Lima Puluh Kota Regency, Sumatera Barat Province, Indonesia

This research examines the effect of product, price, place, promotion, people, process and physical evidence on tourists’ decision process to visit the tourism object in Lembah Harau, Lima Puluh Kota Regency, Sumatera Barat Province, Indonesia. This tourism object consists of three resorts, namely Aka Barayun, Sarasah Bunta, and Rimbo Piobang. The approach in this research is a case study. The study population is tourists who visit the Lembah Harau. Primary data collected through a questionnaire. Data analysis was done by using a partial test (t-test). The result of the research revealed that product, place, promotion, and people significantly affects tourist’s decision process to visit Lembah Harau. Product variables have a dominant influence on the tourist’s decision. This proves that the object is the main consideration for tourists to visit the Lembah Harau, then sequentially followed by location, promotion, and people. Hence, not all aspects of the concept of the marketing mix influence the tourist’s decision process to visit the Lembah Harau attraction. Administrators of Lembah Harau are advised to maintain and develop products, easiness of process, fairness of the price, facilities, services, quality of people, and effective promotion strategy. Next researchers are recommended to study other tourist destinations in Sumatera Barat or continue this research by expanding the sample size and add other variables such as psychological factors and service quality.
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Background: Decalcification of calcified tissues plays an important part in histological techniques. However, as it often takes a long time and some procedures decrease the staining qualities of the specimen, many attempts have been made to find methods for accelerating this procedure and ensuring good staining properties. One of the factors that regulates decalcification is temperature. Controlled increase of temperature yields decalcification at a faster rate and also retains the basic molecular arrangement. The aim of the study is to formulate a simpler and better alternative for conventional decalcification. Methods: Thirty freshly extracted periodontally compromised molar teeth without evidence of dental caries were used for decalcification in three groups. In each group 10 teeth were used. Group A: 5% HNO3 was used. Group B: 10% HNO3 and 10% formalin was used. Group C: 10% HNO3 and 20% formalin was used. A constant temperature of 550C was maintained. Complete decalcification was checked using X-ray method. The teeth were sent for routine processing and stained using Haematoxylin and Eosin. Results: Decalcified teeth of Group C containing 10 % HNO3 and 20% formalin proved to be advantageous completing decalcification faster among the 3 groups while maintaining good tissue details. Conclusion: In the present study, it was observed that, regardless of the employed fixative solution, preservation of pulp architecture was best, when a combination of 10% HNO3 and 20% formalin was used as a decalcifying agent.
COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN TRADITIONAL PERCUTANEOUS PINNING AND AUGMENTED BY EXTERNAL FIXATOR FOR MANAGEMENT OF UNSTABLE PROXIMAL HUMERAL FRACTURES

Background: Fracture of the proximal humerus is a common and debilitating injury occurring mainly in elderly and osteoporotic people and accounts for 4‐5% of all adult fractures. Many treatment options are available like conservative treatment, internal fixation, joint replacement and percutaneous fixation. Objective: This is a comparative study between traditional percutaeneus pinning (TPP) and minimally invasive reduction and osteosynthesis system (MIROS) for management of proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients with high operative risk factors. Patients and methods: this prospective study was conducted on 20 patients (n=20) having proximal humeral fractures treated by closed reduction and traditional percutaneous pinning (TPP) in one group (A) versus percutaneous pinning augmented by external fixator (MIROS) in second group (B). Results: Average constant score was 76.45 (range 5590) and 88.54 (range 84-95) in groups (A) and (B) respectively. On comparison of these two groups with Ttest there is a significant difference with p<0.005 suggestive of significant good results in (B) group. Conclusion: Percutaneous pinning is a good treatment option in high operative risk patients and adding an external fixation to that helps in maintaining valgus of the head, preventing pin migration, pin back out, pin loosening and minimizes the complications of percutaneous pinning alone even in osteoporotic patients.
Impairment among Soldiers Who were Exposed to Combat During Military Operation

Background and objectives: Soldiers exposed to war are at risk for developing psychological impairment. Aim: Compare the clinical impairment experienced in three different soldiers who were exposed to combat during military operation. Methods/Design: Participants included 49 (40.2%) infantry soldiers, 24 (19.7%) pilots and flight engineers, and 49 (40.2%) soldiers engaged in electronic warfare. Our focus was on five domains of soldiers’ experience: stress symptoms, coping strategies, self-image, interpersonal functioning, and posttraumatic growth. Participants completed measures of all those measures. Results: The infantry group had comparatively higher levels of PTSD symptoms (p = .001), somatization (p < .001), state anxiety (p = .000), self-efficacy (p = .017), challenge-based coping (p = .001) and social support (p = .011). However, the infantry group also exhibited comparatively higher posttraumatic growth -PTG (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The implications of the data indicate that infantry soldiers might be at particular risk for psychological impairment following combat. At the same time, infantry soldiers exhibited higher levels of posttraumatic growth as compared to the other two groups. International Journal of Psychiatry Leah Shelef1*, Eyal Fruchter2, Shirley Gordon1, Dror Garbi1, Yavnai Nirit3, Yuval Haber4, Karen Ginat1, Idit Oz1 and Golan Shahar5 *Corresponding author Leah Shelef, Ph.D. Psychology Branch, Israeli Air Force. Mental Health Unit, Medical CorpsIsrael Defense Force; Tel: 972-52-9255156; Email:
A Fifteen Years Retrospective Study of Spinal Cord Injury in South-Eastern Nigeria

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is an insult to the spinal cord resulting in change, either temporary or permanent in its normal motor, sensory or autonomic function. However, literature has been mute on prevalence, pattern and mechanism of spinal cord injury (SCI) in South-Eastern Nigeria unlike the many papers on pattern of spinal cord injury. The purpose of this study was to establish the prevalence of SCI with a view of contributing to the emerging National data on the rising prevalence of this injury and to highlight the deficiencies in our country and suggest ways of improving them. This retrospective review of 263 case files, was conducted at four hospitals in South-Eastern Nigeria, from 1st January, 2001 to 31st December, 2015. A total of 263 cases of spinal cord injury over the 15-year period were studied. There were 209 (79.5%) males and 54 (20.5%) females. Road traffic accident accounted for 135 (51.3%), whereas fall accounted for 89 (33.8%). Thoracic spine was affected in 132 (83.3%) of patients. The peak age of occurrence was at 21 30 years (94) (35.7%). A total of 147 (55.9%) of the injuries were of ASIA (American Spinal Injury Association) A. There was a significant association between sex difference and mechanism of injury (P = 0.001). The prevalence rate was 31.8%. Spinal injuries in South-Eastern Nigeria occurred mostly in young adult males affecting mainly the thoracic spine. Road traffic-related incidents were the leading mechanism.
Effect of Dividend Policy on Financial Performance of Consumer Goods Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria

The study empirically analyzed the relationship between dividend policy and firm’s financial characteristics with a particular focus to consumer goods manufacturing companies in Nigeria. It utilized annual time series secondary data obtained from annual report and financial statements of the selected firms for the period of ten (10) years (2009-2018). Dividend policy was operationalized by Dividend per Share (DPS) and Dividend Payout Ratio (DPR) while the financial characteristics considered were Return on Assets (ROA), Return on Equity (ROE), and Earnings per Share (EPS). Ex-post facto research design was adopted while analytical techniques employed were Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) and Pairwise Granger Causality analysis mechanism. Findings revealed that Dividend per Share (DPS) interacts positively with the selected firm’s financial characteristics while there is a negative and insignificant relationship between Return on Assets (ROA), Return on Equity (ROE), and Dividend Payout Ratio (DPR) of the selected firms. A positive relationship was maintained between DPR and EPS for the period. Meanwhile, the link between ROA and DPS was significant at 5% level. More so, evidence from the pairwise granger causality test revealed that there is no directional relationship between dividend policy and financial performance of consumer goods manufacturing firms in Nigeria. On this background, the study suggested that the financial system be reformed to enhance the operational efficiency of the financial market so as to determine the profitability of quoted firms via the dividend policy channel. It was also recommended that Managers of consumer goods manufacturing firms in Nigeria should ensure that they have well-structured dividend policies in place as this will make the company shares attractive to investors and however lead to increased stock prices and enhanced profitability.
Tall Pinus luzmariae trees with genes from P. herrerae

Context Pinus herrerae and P. luzmariae are endemic to western Mexico, where they cover an area of more than 1 million hectares. Pinus herrerae is also cultivated in field trials in South Africa and South America, because of its considerable economic importance as a source of timber and resin. Seed quality, afforestation success and desirable traits may all be influenced by the presence of hybrid trees in seed stands. Aims We aimed to determine the degree of hybridization between P. herrerae and P. luzmariae in seed stands of each species located in the Sierra Madre Occidental, Durango, Mexico. Methods AFLP molecular markers from samples of 171 trees across five populations were analyzed with STRUCTURE and NewHybrids software to determine the degree of introgressive hybridization. The accuracy of STRUCTURE and NewHybrids in detecting hybrids was quantified using the software Hybridlab 1.0. Morphological analysis of 131 samples from two populations of P. herrerae and two populations of P. luzmariae was also conducted by Random Forest classification. The data were compared by Principal Coordinate Analysis (PCoA) in GenAlex 6.501. Results Hybridization between Pinus herrerae and P. luzmariae was observed in all seed stands under study and resulted in enhancement of desirable silvicultural traits in the latter species. In P. luzmariae, only about 16% molecularly detected hybrids correspond to those identified on a morphological basis. However, the morphology of P. herrerae is not consistent with the molecularly identified hybrids from one population and is only consistent with 3.3 of those from the other population. Conclusions This is the first report of hybrid vigour (heterosis) in Mexican pines. Information about hybridization and introgression is essential for developing effective future breeding programs, successful establishment of plantations and management of natural forest stands. Understanding how natural hybridization may influence the evolution and adaptation of pines to climate change is a cornerstone to sustainable forest management including adaptive silviculture.
Production and Characterization of Biodiesel from Indigenous Castor Seeds

† The purpose of this study was to examine the practicability of indigenous castor seeds for production of biodiesel and partial replacement of petro diesel. The crude oil was extracted with the help of mechanical expeller and free fatty acids were reduced with acid esterification and biodiesel produced through transesterification process. The total quantity of extracted crude oil from castor seeds was 45.8%, press cake 40% and losses 14.2%, and yield percentage of biodiesel was around 93.5% and glycerin 6.5%. All characteristic parameters of crude oil and biodiesel were found within standards. The sulphur content in crude oil was found extremely lower with 0.001% and flash point of biodiesel was 130 o C against the standards of 0.8% and 130 o C respectively. In addition, the palmitic, linoleic acid, Oleic and ricinoleic acids found better against literature reported in extracted crude oil and produced biodiesel samples. The palmitic fatty acid was greater; henceforth as a result it produces more yield of biodiesel. While linoleic acid was contained moderate percentage so as to form biodiesel with fewer amounts of reagents and henceforth ensures most economical production of biodiesel. It is concluded that biodiesel produced from indigenous jatropha seeds is a good quality and environmental friendly fuel to be blended with petro diesel in various proportions for internal combustion engine applications.
Erlotinib Induced Vasculitis

Authors Dr. Ansar Hussain Hakeem 1 , Prof. Shiekh Aejaz Aziz 2 , Prof. AR lone 3 , Prof. Gull Mohd. Bhat 4 , Dr. Burhan Wani 5 , Dr. HK. Imran Hussain 6 1 MD, DM Scholar Medical Oncology SKIMS Srinagar 2 MD, DM Medical Oncology SKIMS Srinagar 3 MD. Medical Oncology SKIMS, Srinagar 4 MD, DM Medical Oncology, SKIMS, Srinagar 5 MD Medical Oncology SKIMS 6 MD SKIMS Corresponding Author Dr Ansar Hussain Hakeem MD, DM Scholar Medical Oncology, SKIMS Srinagar Add: Nawabagh, baghwanpora, lal bazar, Srinagar, 190023 Email: Ansarhakim22@gmail.com Abstract Erlotinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor and is approved in lung cancer especially in adenocarcinoma of lung with mutated EGFR. It has got minimal side effects, the most common toxicity being rash. We present a case of life threatening vasculitis caused by the same agent. This is the first case of vasculitis caused by erlotinib in the literature.
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF HYPOLIPIDEMIC EFFECTS OF ATORVASTATIN WITH EMBLICA OFFICINALIS (AMLA) IN PATIENTS OF TYPE II HYPERLIPIDEMIA

Aims and objectives: The present study was undertaken for an evaluation of the effect of E. Officinalis powder on the serum lipids level & comparing standard hypolipidemic drug Atorvastatin in the patients of hyperlipidemia type II at NIMS Medical College & Hospital, Jaipur. Methods: A prospective randomized open label study was done in medicine O.P.D. NIMS Hospital Jaipur from November 2011 to April 2013 after taking ethical clearance and written informed consent. Out of 93 patients, 45 patients (Group-A) were given two tablet of Amla (500 mg) daily, while the other 48 patients (Group-B) received one tablet of Atorvastatin (10 mg) daily for 16 weeks.All routine biochemical investigations including lipid profile were performed before starting the intervention as well as after completion of each treatment round i.e at the end of 4 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks & 16 weeks. Results: Amla showed significant increase in HDL and decrease in triglyceride level (P < 0.05 ) at the end of 16 wks while atorvastatin has shown better effect on TC, LDL and VLDL (P < 0.05). There was no adverse drug event in either group. Conclusion: In our study on amla when compared with World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research Volume 3, Issue 2, 2799-2810. Research Article ISSN 2277 – 7105 Article Received on 10 January 2014 Revised on 25 January2014, Accepted on 22 February 2014
Thyroid Dysfunction in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterized by a symmetrical inflammation of the synovium, resulting in tenderness and destruction of bone and cartilage in various joints, particularly the smaller joints of the hands and feet. Although the cause of RA is unknown, autoimmunity plays a pivotal role in its chronicity and progression. RA affects approximately 1.0% of the general population, women more often than men, and the inflammatory burden of the disease results in functional disability. [1] Several contributors to RA pathogenesis have been identified in recent years: genetic factors (shared epitope on locus HLADRB1, but also PTPN22, STAT4, 6q23 and TRAF1/C5), cigarette smoking, auto antibodies (rheumatoid factor (RF), anti-cyclic citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA)), infectious agents, as well as nutritional and hormonal factors. [2]
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF SERUM LIPID PROFILE BETWEEN PREMENOPAUSAL AND POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN IN KOTA, RAJASTHAN, INDIA

Dyslipidemia in menopause is a known feature in women, which may lead to significant increase in the development of coronary heart disease (CHD). The present study was aimed at comparing the level of total serum cholesterol and their subfractions, in premenopausal with that of their postmenopausal counterparts. Fifty (50) apparently healthy, nonpregnant females (25 premenopausal and 25 postmenopausal) were recruited for the study. Serum total cholesterol and their subfractions high-density lipoproteins (HDL), low-density lipoproteins (LDL), very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL) and triglycerides (TG) were estimated using enzymatic and established mathematical methods. There was no significant difference in the total serum cholesterol and triglyceride between the two groups. There was however, a significant reduction of HDL and VLDL in the postmenopausal group (P<0.005) and a significant increase in the level of LDL in the postmenopausal group (P<0.005). The elevated LDL and the reduction of cardio protective HDL and VLDL is an indication that menopause is an independent risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease.
WOMEN AND THEIR ROLE IN NATURAL RESOURCES: A STUDY IN WESTERN HIMALAYAS

Women roles in Himalayas put women in direct contact with natural resources such as forests, water, land and wildlife. They utilize and conserve these resources to supply basic needs for their families. Therefore conservation of natural resources in rural areas cannot be done without the involvement and training of women. They need to be educated on the values, management and sustainability of natural resources as alternative sources of livelihood. But to have success, they must only be appreciated as invisible land managers, but must benefit from relevant incentives in their cultural roles. This paper examines the roles of women in natural resource conservation, since their traditional activities bring them into daily interaction with natural resources, their impacts, attitudes and belief on the management, exploitation and sustainability of natural resource is critical for resource use and sustainability.
Mapping of nutrient status of rice soils in Visakhapatnam district using GIS techniques

A study was undertaken to map the nutrient status of rice growing soils of Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. Spatial distribution of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and organic carbon was studied by collecting geo-referenced surface (1-15 cm) and sub surface (15-30 cm) samples from 69 sites representing intensively rice growing soils using global positioning system (GPS) and mapped in GIS environment. These samples were analyzed for physical, physico-chemical and chemical properties of the soils. The content of available nitrogen varied from 125 to 392 kg ha, available P from 9.0 to 39.0 kg ha, available K from 98 to 420 kg ha and organic carbon varied from low to medium. The maps of various nutrient elements clearly indicated the specific locations, where deficiency of nutrients constrained crop production.
Correlation of Computed Tomography And Nasal Endoscopic Findings In Chronic Rhinosinusitis – A Clinical Study

Introduction: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is one of the most frequent otorhinologic disease encountered in clinical practice and for loss in the work force. The diagnosis is by clinical criterias, but recently computed tomography (CT) together with sinonasal endoscopy, have been added to the objective data. This study was carried out to determine the degree of correlation between CT findings and nasal endoscopic findings in patients with CRS. Material and Methods: 50 patients aged between 16 and 62 were investigated using CT who subsequently underwent endoscopy for CRS. The CT and endoscopic findings were assessed by appropriate statistics for data analysis. Results: Leading symptom of CRS was nasal obstruction followed by headache, facial pressure and postnasal drip and other minor symptoms. Ostiomeatal complex block was the most obvious finding in CT (>85%) and during endoscopic evaluation (about 70%) followed by 88% cases diagnosed with mucopus in endoscopy whereas 20% cases with mucosal tickening on CT scan. Polyps were diagnosed by both modalities equally. There are good to excellent agreements between the two diagnostic procedures. Conclusion: The results of nasal fossa findings obtained by nasal endoscopy are more conclusive in the elucidation of diagnosis than those obtained by paranasal sinus CTs. In spite of a good agreement between CT and ESS findings in most patients, it seems in some unusual cases, CT may miss many patients.
BAZ H et al: Myrtus Communis L. Leaves in diabetic rats www.jrmds.in

Background: Leaves, oil and fruit of Myrtus communis L. (MC) have therapeutic effects on diabetes mellitus (DM). Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) are liver enzymes associated with hepatic injury caused by DM. Aims: In this study, we aimed to investigate the antidiabetic and antioxidant effects of the aqueous extract of MC leaves on normal and diabetic rats induced with streptozotocin (STZ). Material &Methods: A total of thirty rats divided into six groups as each composed of five rats were used. DM was induced by a single 40 mg/kg dose of STZ in diabetic control group (Group II) and DM groups (Group IV,V and VI). Three different doses (150, 300 and 600 mg/kg) of aqueous extract of MC leaves were administered to the DM groups for 14 days. Serum samples and liver homogenates were obtainedin order to determine serum glucose levels and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde levels (MDA), serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels. Serum glucose levels were determined by a commercial glucose monitor with disposable dry reagent strips. SerumSOD activity, GSH and MDA levels were measured by commercial ELISA kits. Serum ALT, ALP, and AST levels were measured by biochemical and immune-enzyme analyzers with respective standard kits. Results: Serum glucose, AST, ALT and ALP levels were reduced by MC administration in all diabetic groups. MC administration provided significance increment in SOD activity and GSH level, and significant reduction in MDA levels compared to controls (p<0.05) in all diabetic groups for all parameters, being highest at the dose of 600 mg/kg (p<0.001). Conclusion: Aqueous extracts of MC leaves at the doses of 150, 300 and 600 mg/kg decreased blood glucose, serum ALT, AST and ALP levels. Besides, all extracts have antioxidant effects being highest at 600 mg/kg dose.