Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Study of the role of hysteroscopy with dilation and curettage in post- menopausal bleeding: a cross sectional study

Abnormal uterine bleeding is defined as any type of bleeding in which the duration, frequency or amount is excessive for an individual patient. In normal to 12-week size uterus, the cause of abnormal bleeding often remains obscure. Goals of clinical management are primarily dependent upon attaining a correct etiological diagnosis. The history, physical examination and pelvic examination attempt to determine the site of the bleeding and its source. Information gathered from this will suggest what direction the investigation would take and the treatment modality. Ultrasonography clearly depicts the uterine contour, any lesion in the myometrium like fibroid and the status of the ovary, but fails to provide adequate information regarding the endometrium. The endometrial pathology like small submucous fibroid, endometrial hyperplasia is missed sometimes by ultrasound. Dilatation and curettage is a blind procedure done without knowing the exact location of the lesion or the pathology of the endometrium and the endometrium has to be sent to the pathologist to study histological patterns and for the report. Hysteroscopy has ushered a new era in the evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding. By direct ABSTRACT
Temporal analysis of the traffic loads on forest road networks

Abstract: The management of forest road networks is usually influenced by the traffic generated by wood transportation. In order to analyze the distribution and intensity of traffic generated by wood transportation in an Alpine region, the study considered a 21-year period with a total of 2 231 logging operations on a forest road network in a mountainous area. Most of the forest road network was affected by traffic load intensities generally of less than 500 t per year. The distribution of the traffic load over time and the characteristics of the road network inferred that the traffic load could assume different intensities and distributions over the years because of different locations and intensities of the logging operations. A GIS-based approach makes it possible to identify the forest road segments with high traffic loads in support of decisions on road network planning and management priorities.
The taxonomic status of Theragra finnmarchica Koefoed, 1956 (Teleostei: Gadidae): perspectives from morphological and molecular data

The gadoid fishes Theragra finnmarchica from the coast of northern Norway and Theragra chalcogramma from the north-east Pacific could not be taxonomically discriminated by sequencing the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase I (COI) gene. However, the taxa differed in 10 of 42 non-osteological and in four of 17 osteological characters. Ontogenetic changes were found for 16 of the examined non-osteological characters. Five taxon-specific characters, unaffected by ontogenetic scaling, were examined by discriminant analysis. A 100% correct classification was obtained from a discriminant function based on number of pyloric caeca and number of gill rakers on the upper part of the gill arch. However, all examined characters overlapped between the two taxa, except the number of pyloric caeca. On the basis of their genetic similarity and slight morphological differences, T. finnmarchica should be considered a junior synonym of T. chalcogramma.
A Review and Conceptual Development of the Factors Influencing Consumer Intention towards E-Hailing Service in Malaysia

On-demand ride hailing service is fast becoming Malaysian commuters preferred public transportation due to its unique features, which is ubiquitous. In spite of that, there are only a few academic studies conducted on consumer behaviour towards e-hailing service, especially in Malaysia. This conceptual paper is envisioned to establish the antecedents of consumer’s intention to use e-hailing from Malaysian perspective. A total of eleven studies related to behavioural intention of adopting on-demand ride service were reviewed and analysed. A frequency analysis was used to determine the independent variables and the moderator for the development of conceptual framework. The finding indicated that the following perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, compatibility, relative advantage and safety are significantly influencing user satisfaction towards the ride-hailing. In addition to that, subjective norms have a direct impact on the behavioural intention to use e-hailing service supporting the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) and Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB).
The Moderating Role of Subsidy Removal on Factors Influencing SMEs Tax Compliance in Yemen

Taxes are very important sources of government revenue and have been described by authorities as a very reliable source of funding for economic and social development. Although the government of Yemen has made a lot of effort to generate adequate tax revenue, tax compliance remains significantly low among SMEs and this has a negative effect on government revenue. The role of political instability, zakat payment, and subsidy removal in tax compliance among SMEs has not be investigated. These issues are very important and could have a strong influence on tax compliance. Therefore, this study investigates the relationship between political instability, zakat payment, and tax compliance cost with subsidy removal as a moderator of these relationships. The survey technique was utilized with questionnaires administered to 490 owners-managers of SMEs in the Yemeni manufacturing industry. Analysis was conducted on the data retrieved from respondents utilizing the SPSS and PLS software. Results from the analysis indicates that zakat payment and political instability have a significant positive relationship with the decision to comply or otherwise among SMEs. On the contrary, tax compliance cost has a negative influence on tax compliance. Furthermore, political instability positively and significantly influences tax compliance. It was also found that subsidy removal moderates the influence of political instability on tax compliance behaviour among SMEs. The findings of this research have vital policy implications that the tax authority can use in maximizing tax revenue generation and encouraging tax compliance among SMEs in Yemen and other Gulf countries.
The use of DNA barcode evidence for inferring species of Chlorophthalmus (Aulopiformes, Chlorophthalmidae) in the Indo-West Pacific

Recent studies have revealed evidence that the identities and distributions of several Indo-West Pacific species of Chlorophthalmus, as redefined by Sato and Nakabo (2002a), are inaccurately understood and reported in the literature. The current confusion is mostly attributable to the meristic conservatism of the genus and the individually variable nature of the morphology in those species. An analysis of the DNA barcode region of cytochrome c oxidase subunit I sequences was employed to independently group specimens into natural species assemblages, providing evidence for verifying or correcting species concepts and identities. A re-examination of the morphology of vouchers in the resultant 12 groupings identified features corroborating the distinctiveness of 10 of the 12 groups at the species level. Each of the other two groups comprised two presumed species on the basis of morphological evidence that do not appear to be separable by cytochrome c oxidase subunit I gene (COI) sequences. Two undescribed species of Chloropthalmus are now known to inhabit slope waters of Australia, and a further two undescribed species were identified elsewhere.
A new species of Phyllodromia Zetterstedt, 1837 (Insecta, Diptera, Empididae, Hemerodromiinae) from Vanuatu

Plant A. R. & Daugeron C. 2009. — A new species of Phyllodromia Zetterstedt, 1837 (Insecta, Diptera, Empididae, Hemerodromiinae) from Vanuatu. Zoosystema 31 (3): 519-524. ABSTRACT Phyllodromia variabilis n. sp. (Diptera, Empididae, Hemerodromiinae) is described from Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu and provisionally assigned to Phyllodromia Zetterstedt, 1837. Systematic relationships with other Phyllodromia species and with the closely related genus Chelipoda Macquart, 1823 are discussed and it is concluded that the new species is probably more closely related to species of Phyllodromia from New Zealand than those of the Northern Hemisphere.
Influential Factors on Profitability of Islamic Banks: Evidence from Sudan

Profitability of Islamic banks has a significant effect on banks current and future decisions that do not only associate with shareholders and management, but also for various types of stakeholders. Despite that, scholars are not yet in agreement on common determinants of profitability in banking industry. This study aims to investigate the effect of bank-specific and industry characteristics along with macroeconomic variable (the inflation) on the profitability of a sample of 10 Islamic banks in Sudan. The study applied descriptive statistics, Persons’ correlation and multiple regression analysis on secondary data in order to determine the relationships and degree of significant of the independent variables to profitability. The profitability has been measured by two models; as return on assets (ROA) and net profit margin (NMP). The results reveal that bank capitalization (EQTA), operational cost efficiency (OCOI), investment in short-term securities (SECA) and inflation (INF) variables are significantly affecting the profitability of Islamic banks in Sudan. In contrary, the deposit-size of the bank (as market share) is not a significant determinant of banks’ profitability. Furthermore, the results indicate that quality of credit loan (NPL) is highly significant to NPM, while it is insignificant to ROA.
Welfare Dynamics in India over a Quarter Century: Poverty, Vulnerability, and Mobility during 1987-2012

IZA DP No. 13215 MAY 2020 Welfare Dynamics in India over a Quarter Century: Poverty, Vulnerability, and Mobility during 1987-2012* We analyze the Indian National Sample Survey data spanning 1987/88–2011/12 to uncover patterns of transition into and out of different classes of the consumption distribution. At the aggregate level, income growth has accelerated, accompanied by accelerating poverty decline. Underlying these trends is a process of mobility, with 40–60 percent of the population transitioning between consumption classes and increasing mobility over time. Yet, the majority of those who escape poverty remain vulnerable. Most of those who are poor were also poor in the preceding period and, thus, are likely to be chronically poor. The characteristics of upwardly mobile households contrast with those of the poor; these households are also far less likely to experience downward mobility. We also find that states exhibit heterogenous mobility patterns. JEL Classification: C15, I32, O15
DOCUMENT DE TREBALL XREAP2016-05 LOCAL LABOR MARKET EFFECTS OF PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT

This paper quantifies the impact of public employment on local labor markets in the long-run. We adopt two quantitative approaches and apply them to the case of Spanish cities. In the first, we develop a 3-sector (public, tradable and non-tradable) search and matching model embedded within a spatial equilibrium model. We characterize the steady state of the model, which we calibrate to match the labor market characteristics of the average Spanish city. The model is then used to simulate the local labor market effects of expanding public sector employment. In the second empirical approach, we use regression analysis to estimate the effects of public sector job expansions on decadal changes (19801990 and 1990-2001) in the employment and population of Spanish cities. This analysis exploits the dramatic expansion of public employment that followed the advent of democracy in the period 1980 to 2001. The instrumental variables’ approach that we adopt uses the capital status of cities to instrument for changes in public sector employment. The two empirical approaches yield qualitatively similar results and, thus, cross-check each other. One additional public sector job creates about 1.3 jobs in the private sector. However, these new jobs do not translate into a substantial reduction in the local unemployment rate as better labor market conditions attract new workers to the city. Increasing public employment by 50% only reduces unemployment from 0.156 to 0.150. JEL Classifications: J45, J64, H70, R12.
A review of the biology of the Green and Golden Bell Frog Litoria aurea

The Green and Golden Bell Frog Litoria aurea is an unusual endangered frog species. It has a high public profile as many populations occur in areas affected by human activities. As a result, there has been considerable recent scientific and popular interest in the species. Despite the interest and large volume of documented information there has been no general review of the biology of the species. Litoria aurea is not typical of other endangered species. It has many attributes of a “weedy” or “colonizing” species. Like other such species, it is characterised by occurrence in disturbed or newly created sites, high fecundity and high dispersal ability. However, unlike many “colonizing” species that are very common, L. aurea is considered to be endangered. Though the decline of L. aurea is continuing as a result of ongoing threats, it should be possible to promote some recovery of the species through such strategies as increased legislative protection, conservation agreements, habitat manipulation, and cont.
Antioxidant properties of some dietary chocolate specialties with raspberries

Chocolate is certainly an important ingredient for consumers all over the world. Although it good taste, in very large quantities it has a negative effect on human consumption due to the presence of sugar in ingredients. Replacement the sugar with stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) is justified by its properties; it has a glycemic index of zero making it a sweetener for those who suffer from various diseases like diabetes. Our objective was to produce of some dietary chocolate specialties with different percentages of raspberries: 10%, 20% and 30% (w/w) and the control sample (without raspberries). The innovative character of these products consists in the organic ingredients quality (cocoa, cocoa butter, stevia powder and raspberries) used in the recipe. The chocolate samples were evaluated in terms of sensory properties and antioxidant properties like antioxidant capacity and total polyphenol content. For evaluation of total polyphenols were used FolinCiocalteu method and for measuring the antioxidant activity of samples were used the reducing power method by FRAP assay. The highest values of total polyphenol content were found in control sample (110.24 mg GAE/g DM) and of total antioxidant capacity were obtaining in the chocolate sample with 10% raspberries (65.6 mM Fe/g DM). Our data showed that, in all chocolate samples, the increasing the percentage of raspberries causes a decrease in the antioxidant capacity associated with a lower content of total polyphenols
Intentions of First Year University Business Students to Use Smartphones as Learning Tools in Botswana: Issues and Challenges.

The study sought to examine the intention to use smartphones technology as learning tools (mobile-learning) in universities in Botswana, with particular reference to a selected university. Preliminary investigations have shown that despite the high density of mobile phones in Botswana, very few of these devices seem to be used for learning purposes in higher learning institutions. A quantitative research approach that utilized a questionnaire for data collection was used in the study. A sample size of 132 business students was selected from a population of 200 students using a sample size calculator at 95% confidence level or 5% margin of error. The Amos 8 software was used for data analysis. The results from the study showed that most students had a positive attitude towards smartphones because they are easy to use and relatively useful in learning.
Physico-chemical properties and fatty acid compositions of some edible pumpkin seed genotypes and oils

Fatty acid composition, total phenol and antioxidant activities of pumpkin seeds were determined. While genotype 109 has the highest seed yield (144.2 kg/da), genotype 106 had the lowest seed yield (42.9 kg/da). In addition, genotype 109 had the highest yield of seed (43.74 g/da) and yield of seed per plant (57.70 g). Oil contents of pumpkin ranged from 31.60% to 38.60%. The fatty acid compositions of seed oils were oleic (31.65%-43.43%), linoleic (37.62% 49.25%), palmitic (9.98% 12.41%) and stearic acids (6.20% 7.28%). The content of linoleic acid was found higher than that of content of oleic acid of the genotypes except genotype 106. The antioxidant activities of seeds were found between 5.44% and 17.75%. Total phenol contents of seeds were determined between 0.25 and 0.35 mg GAE/
Electrolytes, dietary electrolyte balance and salts in broilers: an updated review on growth performance, water intake and litter quality

Electrolytes (sodium, potassium and chloride) are compounds that dissolve into positive and negative particles in solution. The relationship between these compounds, known as the ‘dietary electrolyte balance’ (DEB), is affected by either electrolyte or its supplemental salt source. The National Research Council recommended 0.20% sodium, chloride, and 0.30% potassium for starter phase and lower doses of sodium and chloride for the finisher phase of broilers. However, these requirements are increased under heat stress conditions, and birds perform better when increasing levels of these electrolytes are offered, maintaining a DEB of preferably 250 mEq/kg. Increased levels of these electrolytes, especially sodium, were found effective for growth but caused increased water consumption and ultimately higher litter moisture in summer. Potassium and chloride were found effective in the diets of heat-stressed broilers. Sodium bicarbonate and potassium chloride have been recognised as the best choice in salt selection for broiler diets, particularly under hot summer conditions. In conclusion, a combination of the electrolytes with higher levels of cations and lower level of anions is recommended. Furthermore, the requirements of these electrolytes should be explored, with reference to current poultry housing systems and modern genetics.
Gene Panel Analysis in a Large Cohort of Patients With Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease Allows the Identification of 80 Potentially Causative Novel Variants and the Characterization of a Complex Genetic Architecture in a Subset of Families

Introduction: Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is one of the most common inherited disorders in humans and the majority of patients carry a variant in either PKD1 or PKD2. Genetic testing is increasingly required for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment decision, but it is challenging due to segmental duplications of PKD1, genetic and allelic heterogeneity, and the presence of many variants hypomorphic or of uncertain significance. We propose an NGS-based testing strategy for molecular analysis of ADPKD and its phenocopies, validated in a diagnostic setting. Materials and Methods: Our protocol is based on high-throughput simultaneous sequencing of PKD1 and PKD2 after long range PCR of coding regions, followed by a masked reference genome alignment, and MLPA analysis. A further screening of additional 14 cystogenes was performed in negative cases. We applied this strategy to analyze 212 patients with a clinical suspicion of ADPKD. Results and Discussion: We detected causative variants (interpreted as pathogenic/likely pathogenic) in 61.3% of our index patients, and variants of uncertain clinical significance in 12.5%. The majority (88%) of genetic variants was identified in PKD1, 12% in PKD2. Among 158 distinct variants, 80 (50.6%) were previously unreported, confirming broad allelic heterogeneity. Eleven patients showed more than one variant. Segregation analysis indicated biallelic disease in five patients, digenic in one, de novo variant with unknown phase in two. Furthermore, our NGS protocol allowed the identification of two patients with somatic mosaicism, which was undetectable with Sanger sequencing. Among patients without PKD1/PKD2 variants, we identified three with possible alternative diagnosis: a patient with biallelic mutations in PKHD1, confirming the overlap between recessive and dominant PKD, and two patients with variants in ALG8 and PRKCSH, respectively. Genotype-phenotype correlations showed that patients with PKD1 variants predicted to truncate (T) the protein experienced end-stage renal disease 9 years earlier than patients with PKD1 non-truncating (NT) mutations and >13 years earlier than patients with PKD2 mutations. ADPKD-PKD1T cases showed a disease onset significantly earlier than ADPKD-PKD1NT and ADPK-PKD2, as well as a significant earlier diagnosis. These data emphasize the need to combine clinical information with genetic data to achieve useful prognostic predictions.
Effects of host plants on the toxicity of azinphosmethyl to susceptible and resistant light brown apple moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae).

Responses of resistant and susceptible strains of light brown apple moth, Epiphyas postvittana (Walker), to azinphosmethyl varied significantly depending upon the diet that larvae consumed. Responses of resistant larvae reared on blackberry and susceptible larvae reared on artificial (general purpose) diet were similar. Susceptible larvae on artificial diet were significantly more tolerant compared with susceptible larvae fed any of the natural host plants, whereas resistant larvae reared on blackberry were significantly less resistant than resistant larvae reared on any other diet. Activity of nonspecific esterases of resistant larvae fed blackberry was significantly lower than activities in resistant larvae fed general purpose diet, gorse, apple, or broom, and not significantly different from nonspecific esterase activities of susceptible larvae reared on general purpose diet, gorse, apple, blackberry, or broom. In the presence of high glutathione S-transferase activity that characterized all resistant larvae regardless of diet, depressed nonspecific esterase activity may be responsible for increased toxicity of azinphosmethyl to resistant larvae on blackberry. In resistant strains of other polyphagous species, responses of individuals tested with pesticide may reflect metabolic effects related to the host plant rather than to the magnitude of genetically based resistance to the pesticide.
Capture of Diaprepes abbreviatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in frass extract-baited traps in citrus.

In field trapping studies in central Florida during the fall of 1981 and the spring, summer, and fall of 1982, more Diaprepes abhreviatus (L.) were captured with frass or frass extracts than with other treatments. Extracts of frass from male weevils in traps captured more males or females than extracts of frass from female weevils. Extracts of frass in methanol captured more weevils at high than at low concentration.
GENETIC TRENDS FOR PRODUCTION AND NON-PRODUCTION TRAITS IN SIMMENTAL BREED IN SLOVENIA**

The main part of Slovenian Simmental breed is selected for milk production. Genetic changes in a population should be checked in the case of selection on more traits at the same time. The estimation of genetic trend is the best tool to follow genetic changes in a population. In this paper we present the estimated genetic trends for traits with high economic weight in total selection of Slovenian Simmental breed. Results show that the greatest genetic progress was attained for milk production trait and conformation traits for udder. In other traits not so high genetic progress was attained. In the case of muscularity significant negative genetic progress was attained in the last 12 years.