Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
From Mentoring to Career Satisfaction: The Roles of Distributive Justice and Organizational Commitment

A mentor-mentee relationship is a productive partnership on both sides. Mentoring has been repeatedly shown to positively influence several work-related outcomes in an organization. Therefore, the present study explored how mentoring, distributive justice, organizational commitment and career satisfaction are related to each other in order to reveal the mentoring effects both at individual and organizational levels. The study included a sample of 280 participants. SPSS 22.0 and AMOS 22.00 software programs were used to perform the statistical analyses of the study data. The results revealed that mentor role and distributional justice have positive effects on organizational commitment, while organizational commitment positively affects career satisfaction. There was also a positive covariance between mentor role and distributive justice. The findings are discussed from the perspective of both management literature and organizational implications.
The Comparison of Emotion Regulation Strategies and Anxiety Sensitivity in Patients with Coronary Heart Disease and Normal Population

The aim of this study was to compare the anxiety sensitivity and emotion regulation strategies in patients with coronary heart and normal individuals. This post-hoc research is ex post facto. The study population included patients admitted to the Rehabilitation Institute of Sedigheh Tahereh, of whom 115 patients were selected by convenience sampling method. Normal people to choose from among all healthy people in the study, 115 subjects were selected by convenience sampling method. Two groups in terms of age, education and gender were matched. The assessment tool, anxiety sensitivity questionnaire, a questionnaire is emotion regulation strategies. Data through multivariate analysis of variance were analyzed in spss-18 software. The results showed that the variable of emotional regulation strategies in terms of self-blame, blame, acceptance, positive renewed interest and adoption of opinion between the two groups part. The variable of anxiety sensitivity are afraid of difference between the two groups in terms of cardiovascular gastrointestinal symptoms, fear of respiratory symptoms and fear of failure is significant cognitive control (0.05> p). Other components of the variables did not show a significant difference between the two groups. It seems that features a significant role in this disorder is emotional. To identify and control these variables can be helped to reduce symptoms of the disease. Keywordsanxiety sensitivity, emotion regulation strategies, coronary heart
Chemical-biological analysis of the barks of Anacardium occidentale Linn and Psidium guajava Linn

The use of medicinal plants is a very common practice. Anacardium occidentale L. and Psidium guajava L. are widely used because of their antidiarrheal properties. This study aimed to perform phytochemical analyses and to evaluate cytotoxicity and antibacterial potential of the barks of A. occidentale L. and P. guajava L. The exsiccates were prepared and deposited at the Antônio Dalla Martha Herbarium, located at CEULJI/ULBRA. The ethanolic extracts were carried out by maceration and the aqueous extracts by decoction. The phytochemical prospection was performed through colorimetric and precipitant tests, Artemia salina was used to evaluate the cytotoxicity, and the antibacterial analyses were carried out by disc diffusion. In both plants was confirmed presence of secondary metabolites, the ethanolic extracts showed active against S. aureus and E. coli. , and the aqueous extracts demonstrated antibacterial activity only against S. aureus. The preparations of A. occidentale and P. guajava did not demonstrate toxicity against A. salina. The bioassays executed demonstrated great therapeutical potentials. Investigative studies about medicinal plants are extremely important, since some constituents may present drug interactions or interfere in laboratory tests. Therefore, further studies about the chemical constituents of the species in question are suggested, this way is possible to infer the occurrence of possible potential interactions.
Analysis of fermented alfalfa meal nutrients and the effects on growth performance and cecal microbial population in Gushi geese

The nutritional value of alfalfa meal (AM) can be improved by solidstate fermentation (SSF), which provided an alternative ingredient for replacing soybean meal (SBM) in geese feed. The experiment assessed the quality of the fermented alfalfa meal (FAM) and its feasibility of replacing SBM with the FAM in diet on the growth and cecal microbial population of Gushi geese. Six isoenergetic (metabolizable energy 11.0 MJ/kg) and isoproteic (crude protein 15.3%) diets were formulated, in which 0 (control), 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100% of SBM were replaced by FAM. A total of 300 healthy geese (with the initial weight 392 g) were randomly assigned to six treatment groups with five replicates of 10 geese (5 males and 5 females). Geese were fed ad libitum for 35 days. The results showed that the FAM was lower in MD, NCF, ADF and NDF, higher in CP, CF, Ash and NE, and approximately equal in Ca and P, and supplemented protease compared to AM. The geese fed the diets with 40% or lower SBM substitution levels had no significantly effects final body weights (FBW) and average day gain (ADG) (P<0.05), whereas 60% or higher caused poor growth record of geese compared to the control diet. The average daily feed intake (ADFI) and feed/gain ratio (F/G) were higher than other groups (P<0.05) with a 40% or higher substitution level. The numbers of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus in the cecal digesta of geese fed with FAM increased (P<0.05), whereas no effect were found in the 20% and 40% SBM substitution level compared with the control (P>0.05). On the contrary, the Coliforms counts of cecum decreased with the increasing inclusion of FAM, while this counts were significantly reduced in geese fed the diets with a 60% or higher SBM substitution level (P<0.05). Results of above suggest that fermentation changed the nutritional characteristics of alfalfa meal, and a certain percentage FAM in feed could promote the growth, by increasing beneficial microbiota, and effecting cecum microbiome of Gushi geese.  2015 Trade Science Inc. INDIA
Whole-Body Vibration Training in Workplace-Health Promotion: A Promising Intervention?

Introduction: Whole-body vibration training is more and more subject of scientific research and frequently used in practice. It is considered to be effective and well-suited for older people and a safe and effective preventive intervention for unfit people. The purpose of this review is to figure out the scientific evidence for the use of such interventions in workplace-health promotion. Current State of Research: To date, four studies show an effectiveness and safety of interventions with whole-body vibration training using sinus like and random vibrations in healthy white and blue-collar employees as well as in employees with back pain. Discussion: Considering that advantages of whole-body vibration training like its high simulative nature, being less time consuming and subjectively less exhausting than other methods of exercise, the results of the first studies on the use of whole-body vibration training in workplace-health promotion are promising. With respect to the different training parameters and modes of vibration used in the studies it is obvious, that the optimal training parameters and their combination should be studied further, perhaps combined with aerobic exercise as a potential part of future multidisciplinary interventions in workplacehealth promotion. Conclusion: Even though the negative effects of occupational whole-body vibration exposure are well documented, whole-body vibration training seems to be an effective, safe and suitable preventive workplace-based intervention for white and blue-collar employees. Therefore, whole-body vibration training seems to be a promising stand-alone preventive intervention in workplace-health promotion or part of multimodal preventive workplace-based interventions.
PHYTOCHEMICAL CONTENT, ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITYOF MANGROVE (Avicennia marina) LEAVES EXTRACT

Mangrove (Avicennia marina), a very popular herb in South Sumatera, has been used as traditional medicine. The purpose of this study was to determine the phytochemical content, antioxidant and antibacterial activity of mangrove (Avicennia marina) leaves extract. The extraction was performed using a combination of different solvent (methanol, ethyl acetate and n-hexane) and maceration time (24 and 48 hours). The phytochemical analysis consisted of total phenol and tannin by using FolinCiocalteau and Lowenthal-Procter methods. The antioxidant activity analysis was determined by using DPPH method. The antibacterial activity analysis was carried out by measuring zone of inhibition on growth of Staphylococcus aureus FNCC 0047 and Escherichia coli FNCC 0183 as indicator bacteria. The results showed that mangrove (Avicennia marina) leaves extract using methanol solvent with maceration time of 48 hours produced the highest content of phenol (6.97 ± 0.23%), tannin (6.54± 0.12%) and antioxidant activity (46.8 ±1.08ppm). Morever, the extract had the highest zone of inhibition against Staphylococcus aureus (5.50 ± 0.50 mm) and Escherichia coli (2.66 ± 0.26 mm).
An Evaluation of Ovarian Response and Pregnancy Rates with the Use of Growth Hormone as an Adjunct to IVF in Women who are Poor Responders to Standard IVF Stimulation Protocols

Background: Women who fail to respond adequately to standard ovarian stimulation protocols pose a significant treatment challenge. Research has been conducted in order to identify risk factors and causes of poor ovarian response and has attempted to identify new strategies which may improve the response to ovarian stimulation with standard IVF protocols. Growth hormone (GH) supplementation is one of these strategies proposed as a management option for poor IVF responders. GH is needed for growth and development but is also involved in the modulation of both male and female fertility through both gonadotrophin-dependent and gonadotrophin-independent actions. Some studies have shown that the supplementation of GH as an adjunct to ovarian stimulation for poor ovarian responders improves oocyte quality and increases pregnancy rates; while other studies has shown it to have no significant effect.
Regression of Barrett's Esophagus after Nissen fundoplication

The frequency of Barrett's esophagus (BE) is elevating, and the treatment is challenging. Antireflux surgery has the prospective to prevent reflux and persuade quiescent mucosa on long term-outcome. This study was conducted on 22 patients having GERD with Barrette's esophagus without dysplasia, who underwent anti-reflux surgery by laparoscope (laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication) at Ain-Shams university hospitals General Surgery Departments (El-DEmerdash and Ain-Shams specialized hospitals) from January 2016 to August 2019, two patients were omitted from the study because they did not adhere to follow up, so the final number was 20 patients, there were 12(60%) males and 8(40%) females with mean age 44 years ( range 28-63 years). Patients were classified according to the level of biopsies into two groups: Group (I) patients with short segment BE, and Group (II) patients with long segment BE. The goal of the work was to assess the impact of Nissen fundoplication on Barrett's esophagus (BE) without dysplasia for patients having long standing Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Our results showed that post-operative endoscopy and biopsies in which group I short segment patients showed 70% complete regression, 23% partial regression and 7% with no regression while group II long segment patients showed 28.6% complete regression, 14.3% partial regression and 57.1% with no regression. Conclusion and recommendation: Nissen fundoplication causes regression of Barett’s esophagus with better results in short segment disease than those with long segment disease. For patients having long segment Barrett’s esophagus (LSBE), we advise to destroy this abnormal segment of Barrett’s esophagus using endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) or endoscopic sub-mucosal resection (ESD) or radiofrequency (RF) to be followed by surgery as these patient may require longer period for their Barrett’s esophagus to regress. [Reda Saad; Abd-Allah Hamed; Mohamed Abouzeid and Wadie Boshra. Regression of Barrett's Esophagus after Nissen fundoplication. J Am Sci 2019;15(12):109-115]. ISSN 1545-1003 (print); ISSN 2375-7264 (online). http://www.jofamericanscience. org. 12. doi:10.7537/marsjas151219.12.
A cross-sectional analytical study on the association of body mass index to dynamic lung volumes – assessed by digital spirometer in a tertiary care hospital in Chennai

Introduction: Obesity causes reduction of Lung compliance leading to decrease in lung volumes producing mostly a restrictive type of ventilatory defect. Compression of the thoracic cage by excessive fat and increased pooling of blood in pulmonary vasculature mainly contribute towards a reduction in respiratory compliance. Deposition of fat in diaphragm causes mechanical obstruction to the descent of diaphragm thereby causing increased work of breathing and metabolic demand thereby producing breathing difficulty. The aim of the study: To measure the association of body mass index (BMI) to lung volumes assessed by a digital spirometer. Materials and methods: Apparently healthy individuals above the age group of 15 years attending Master Health Check-up OP and attenders of in-patients of wards of general medicine department, Govt. Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpattu of either gender were recruited. Height and weight were measured and BMI was calculated as kg/m 2 . Subjects were categorized as normal (BMI=18.5 to 24.9 kg/m 2 ); overweight (BMI=25 to 29.9 kg/m 2 ); obese Class 1 (BMI=30 to 34.9 kg/m 2 ) and obese class 2 (BMI=35 to 39.9) on the basis of BMI. Lung volumes were measured by digital spirometer and were reported as a percentage of predicted values for forced vital capacity (FVC%), forced Vasanthakumar M, Gnanaprakasam J. A cross-sectional analytical study on the association of body mass index to dynamic lung volumes – assessed by digital spirometer in a tertiary care hospital in Chennai. IAIM, 2018; 5(5): 121-128. Page 122 expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1%) and the ratio of FEV1 to FVC (FEV1: FVC). Groups were compared using t-test and ANOVA, the correlation was assessed by Pearson's 'r'. Results: Significant differences in lung volumes were found in different BMI categories. Obese subjects had significantly lower FVC% and the significant difference calculated by using One Way ANOVA F = 11.9 with p = 0.0001. Similarly, obese participants have significantly lower values of FEV1% when compared to participants of normal BMI. The significant difference calculated by using One Way ANOVA F = 6.46 with p = 0.0001. Gender and age had no significant effect on mean values of PFTs. Conclusion: Obese individuals in this sample had a significant decline in lung volumes. The presence of nutritional abundance and a sedentary lifestyle, and importantly influenced by genetic endowment, this system increases adipose energy stores and obesity develops which produces adverse health consequences.
Influence of Cobalt on Soybean Growth and Production under Different Levels of Nitrogen

Two field experiments were carried out to evaluate influence of cobalt under different levels of nitro gen on nodules efficiency, growth and yield, minerals composition a d chemical characteristics of Soybean plants. The exp riments were conducted at Research and Production Station, National Research Centre, El-Nobaria Beheara Govern rate, DeltaEgypt, under drip irrigation system during 2 011 and 2012 seasons. The obtained results are summarized in the followin g: Cobalt significantly increased nitrogenase activity which was parallel and related to the increased no dules numbers, weights and its efficiency especially with both 100 and 75% nitrogen fertilizer. Cobalt gave the highest figures of all growth and y ield parameters of Soybean with 100% N followed by 75% N compared with the untreated plants. Growth and yield parameters of Soybean treated with cobalt and 50% N was not significant while cobalt with 25% N gave the lowest figures. Cobalt increased the efficiency of nitrogen fertili zation, amendment reduce the recommended dose of ab out by 25% and resulted in superior seeds and oil yields by ab out 20.8% and 17. 4 respectively, with75% N, compar ed with 100
Effect of Aqueous Seed Extract of Garcinia Kola (Bitter Kola) on Diabetic Hyperlipidemia Profile in Alloxan Induced Diabetic Rats

Diabetes is among the most chronic diseases and it is gaining momentum in developed and developing countries. Hence, this study is aimed at investigating the effect of aqueous seed extracts (200mg/kg and 400mg/kg) of Garcinia Kola (Bitter Kola) on diabetic hyperlipidemia profile in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. A total of 30 albino rats were divided into six groups of five rats each, Group A: (normal control), with free access to water and animal feed, Group B: (Negative control) with no treatment, Group C: (Positive control I) with oral insulin, Group D: (Positive control II) with oral atorvastatin, Group E: (Test control I) with oral herbal low dose, Group F: (Test control II) with oral herbal high dose. At the end of the experiment, rats have fasted for 24hours and blood samples were collected under chloroform anesthesia for the estimation of fasting blood glucose, lipid profile (TG, TC, LDL, and HDL) using standard techniques. The results showed that rats treated with aqueous seed extracts of Garcinia Kola and insulin lowered fasting blood glucose levels while rats treated with aqueous seed extracts of Garcinia Kola and atorvastatin significantly lowered TG, TC, LDL concentrations while significantly elevating HDL concentrations when compared to untreated control in a dose-dependent fashion. The phytochemical analysis showed the presence of Alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, and tannins. These observations lend support to its folkloric use in the management of diabetes mellitus.
Influence of material characteristics on under-five Nutritional status in Zambia

Zambia has one of the highest prevalence levels of malnutrition among children 6 – 59 months of age. The UNICEF 1990, reports that one of the key reasons for high under-five malnutrition in Zambia is the low socio-economic status of women, among the many factors. Currently the 2007 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey indicated that among children under five 5.2 percent wasted, 14.6percent underweight and 45.4percent stunted.Thus, the study investigated the influence that maternal characteristics play in determining the nutrition status among under five children in Zambia by utilising data from Zambians Demographic and Health Survey of 2007 (CSO, MOH, TDRC, UNZA and Macro Inc., 2007) data. Both bivariate and Multivariate (Binary Logistic Regression) analyses were used to identify the determinants of under-five malnutrition.The analysis revealed that 5.3 percent were suffering from acute malnutrition, 15.6 percent had underweight problem and 47.1 percent from chronic malnutrition. The main contributing factors to under five malnutrition were found to be sex of the child, age in months, mother’s education, number of births in the past three years, type of employment, wealth index, Body Mass Index (BMI) and Mothers Individual Dietary Diversity Score in the 24 hours prior the survey.Therefore, this study arrives at the conclusion that, for all forms of malnutrition to be reduced to acceptable levels as per WHO recommendations, there is need for a multi-dimensional approach with specific emphasis on programs that look at income generating activities most especially for rural women in order to improve both food and nutrition security at personal and household levels. In addition, there is need for improved education that also includes appropriate child care practices for women in reproductive age groups. Moreover, in-spite the food and nutrition policy being available, there is need for a multi-sectoral food and nutrition strategic plan which will improve policy synergies among the key players in this sector
Accelerated Failure Time Model with Application to Data on Tuberculosis/Hiv Co-Infected Patients in Nigeria Ogungbola American Journal of Epidemiology & Public Health

We sizes. ABSTRACT In this research, we considered the Accelerated Failure Time (AFT) model for analyzing survival data on Tuberculosis/HIV co-infected patients in Nigeria We apply the methods to a cohort of these patients managed in tertiary Directly Observed Treatment Short Course (DOTS) Centre, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) for the period of 6-8 months. The effect of the accelerated failure time model was examined in determining the time to sputum smear and culture conversion following initiation of DOTS treatment and study the factors that inﬂ uence it on TB patients who are co-infected with HIV. The research established that the model provides a better description than other commonly used models of the dataset because it allows prediction of Hazard function, survival functions as well as time ratio. AFT model was able to prepare some insights into the form of the baseline hazard. The result revealed that the weibull AFT model provided a better ﬁ t to the studied data. Hence, it is better for researchers of TB/HIV co-infection to consider AFT model even if the proportionality assumption is satisﬁ
REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY OF THE MULLET LIZA FALCIPINNIS (VALENCIENNES, 1836) IN TWO AFRICAN COMPLEXS LAGOONS (EBRIÉ AND GRAND-LAHOU) (CÔTE D’IVOIRE)

The reproduction of Liza falcipinnis were investigated in both lagoons (Ebrié and Grand-Lahou) from January 2006 to december 2007. 2162 specimens were examined (914 and 1248 respectively in Ebrié and Grand-Lahou lagoons). Fork length was taken to the nearest 1 mm, and total body weight (TW) and eviscerated body weight (EW) to the nearest 0.1 g. The gonads and the liver were then established removed, weighted to the nearest 0.001g. The reproduced period of Liza falcipinnis was established by analysing the temporal evolution of the frequency of the maturity stages and the monthly variations in the gonadosomatic index (GSI), the hepatosomatic index (HIS) and the condition factor (K). Sex ratio was established taking into account the sex determinations. The size at which 50 % of the specimens became mature (FL50) was estimated. The sex ratio (1:1.24) and (1:1.40) observed respectively in Ebrié and Grand-Lahou lagoons were in favour of females. The first sexual maturity size was 21.0 cm (FL) for males and 27.9 cm (FL) for females in Ebrié lagoon and 24.7 cm (FL) for males and 27.9 cm (FL) for females in Grand-Lahou lagoon. Liza falcipinnis spawns in lagoon and the spawning period ranged from December to April.
The triplex theory of vision: the fourth dimension

In 1993, based on my original 1981 research on serial sections of human embryos, I proposed that vision may have three components, rather than just 2—the rods and cones. I termed the third component nonvisual retinal ganglion cells (NVRGCs)(ipRGCs: intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells NVRGCs: nonvisual retinal ganglion cells, PACAP: pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide RHT: retinohypothalamic tract); subsequent researchers identified the same phenomenon, but used a different term, intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs). I also reported nonvisual photopigments, one of which, with more recent techniques, has been identified as melanopsin. The purpose of this paper is to synthesize my earlier research with more recent findings to establish the triplex theory of vision and to describe the fourth, nonvisual, dimension of vision and its possible future applications for affecting circadian rhythm, pupillary light reaction, hormonal activities, mood changes, thermal regulation, sleep, and other nonvisual functions.