Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Achievement Motivation of Children of Employed Mothers and Homemakers

Ever since women began entering the work force the debate has been looming over mothers who enter the work force and those who choose to remain at home with their children. Such concerns are whether or not having a working mother negatively affects their children emotionally and/or academically. Another concern is the stress level a working mother faces daily. The present study assessed the impact of maternal employment on achievement motivation of adolescents. The sample consisted of 80 children of employed mothers and 80 children of homemakers. Further the sample was bifurcated on the basis of gender (40 boys and 40 girls). Costello Achievement Motivation Scale (CAMS) adapted by Misra, O.P & Srivastava, S.K, 1990was administered to the selected sample to assess their achievement motivation. The obtained data was treated with the help of Mean, SD, t-test and ANOVA. Analysis of the results revealed that children of employed mothers had higher achievement motivation as compared to the children of homemakers. Further, findings indicated that adolescent girls of employed mothers scored higher on achievement motivation as compared to adolescent boys of homemakers.
Role of Actigraphy in the Diagnosis of Sleep Disorders

Introduction: Good quality and optimal quantity of Sleep is of key importance as the derangement in the same can lead to the further challenges in various metabolisms and lead to multiple Sleep related disorders. One of the key aspect to diagnose and further manage the Sleep disorders is measurement of the Sleep. Polysomnography is considered as Gold standard for the Sleep measurement, however secondary to its operational and infrastructural challenges, other measures which are more user friendly need to be evaluated. In the current review, one the movement based Sleep tracking device is being evaluated. The Sleep assessment and measurement based on Actigram is termed as Actigraphy.
Hemangioma of Left Buccal Mucosa: A Case Report

The Vascular lesions are indeed very widespread, with vascular tumors numbering the most common tumors in childhood. Researchers and authors frequently use the idiom hemangioma to portray or describe vascular malformations and a potpourri of vascular anomalies, whereas many of the others still use the term cavernous hemangioma for describing venous malformation and port-wine stain for capillary malformation, venous malformation, and arteriovenous malformations. Hemangiomas are those lesions which are not present at the time of birth, they become noticeable within first month of life and then exhibit a rapid proliferative phase, and slowly involutes to non-existent. In the oral cavity Hemangiomas are not common pathological entities, but the common sites are the head and neck. Presently, we are hereby report a case of vascular lesion of left buccal mucosa in an 22-year-old male patient, reviewed treatment modalities and their clinical implication.
Factors Influencing Consumers' Intention to Adopt and Use Mobile Banking Applications in Jordanian Islamic Banks

The rapidly growth of Mobile technologies and its applications, in addition to pervade of information technology in all aspect of our life have made mobile banking (m-banking) progressively more in banking transactions services. Jordan Banks are aware the importance to adopt and usage of Mobile Banking Applications (MBA) to the customers, banks, and country. Unfortunately, the adoption and usage of these applications were quite low among the customers of Jordanian Islamic banks. This study therefore, is concerned with the enhancement of banking transactions and services through the adoption of MBA among the customers in the Jordanian Islamic banks. The main purpose of this study is to examine the potential prominent factors related to the adoption and usage of MBA in the Jordanian Islamic Banks. The main challenge of the study is to provide such an understanding on the ICT usage by applying the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and knowledge-based trust literature. Out of 250 questionnaires have been distributed, 188 are returned (75.0%). Based on a survey the study uses a structural equation modeling approach to investigate the research model. The results indicate that perceived ease of use, usefulness, competence and integrity significantly influence attitude, which in turn lead to behavioral intention to adopt mobile banking. The implications for research and practice and future research directions are discussed.
Feature Selection Algorithms: Literature Review

Feature selection is a term usually use in data mining to demonstrate the tools and techniques available for reducing inputs to a convenient size for processing and analysis. In this paper authors has reviewed the literature of feature selection algorithms such as well known attributes selection methods of FCBF, ReliefF, SVM-RFE, Random selection. This review of literature focuses on how feature selection techniques are used for different dataset.
Plasma progesterone concentration during estrus cycle detected through ELIZA kit method in Kamohri goats

Study was conducted at Department of Animal Reproduction, Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam to detect estrus in time in Kamohri goat. In goats measuring plasma P4 concentration is most important to monitor luteal functions. In present study the forty adult Kamohri goats were selected and utilized in study. The goats were divided at random in to four equal treatment groups. Goats of group A received progesterone on day 0 and PGF2α along with GnRH both on day 10th, goats in group B were given PGF2α on D-0 and repeat dose of PGF2α along with GnRH on D-10 th . While animals of group C were offered 50 gm of dry date fruit with 50 gm of Ajwain both daily for 10 days, whereas goats of group D received no any treatment and served as control. The goat does were treated accordingly and closely observed for estrus. The blood samples were collected from each goat to determine the estrus on the basis of plasma progesterone concentration in Kamohri goat. The serum progesterone concentration was measured by Enzyme Linkage Immuno Sorbent Assay (ELISA) kit. The results revealed that the goats of treatment groups A, B and C induced estrus 100%, irrespective of estrus synchronization treatment. However none of the goat in group D shown estrus during trial time period. The mean progesterone concentration level at day of estrus was recorded as 0.46±0.07, 0.34±0.06 and 0.36±0.05 ng/ml in treatment group A, B and C respectively and 1.38±0.04 ng/ml in control group of animal in Kamohri goat does. There were no any significant difference (P ≥0.05) was found between the treated and control group. It was concluded that the, P4 concentration provides rapid and simple method and it could be applied to monitor estrous cycles and P4 analysis can be applied as a useful tool to help to herds’ men and veterinarians in the determination of estrus so that more efficient breeding program could be developed and implemented in the flock at farm level.
THE CONTRIBUTION OF INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO IN PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE DESIGN IN BAHRAIN

Nowadays, Bahrain like many other cities faces different challenges such as a high percentage of pollution due to intensive use of energy, climate change and dense urban areas which influence human comfort and well-being. As a result, sustainability is an approach to alleviating these problems and improving the built environment and human health and wellbeing. Consequently, the education system is an approach which affects societies in achieving sustainable development, especially in the fields of architecture and interior design. Although interior design studios as a basis of the undergraduate interior design and architecture education have a unique learning environment for solving different environmental problems, unfortunately, sustainability is not considered in these studios. Therefore, this research argues the significant role of an interior design studio in promoting students’ awareness and understanding of sustainable design. Few articles have been published addressing sustainability within design education. Case studies of three interior design programs at three universities in Bahrain are presented, namely: Ahlia University (AU), Kingdom University (KU), and Applied Science University (ASU). The analysis of three program curricula revealed that there are no sustainable core courses. This research divulges on the net in reviewing the interior design curriculum to incorporate further sustainability studies and emphasizes that sustainable design should be started at lower levels in the curriculum to provide students with the sustainable design background. In addition, this research will present a model that integrates sustainable concept in interior design studio which is essential for professional practice.
Evaluation of a Computer Program Designed to Assess Psychomotor Recovery after Day Care Anesthesia-Comparison with Clinical Criteria

Background and aims: Day care surgery under general anesthesia offers a number of advantages to patients, health care providers and hospitals. A software program "Computer Aided Psychomotor" (CAP) test was designed by one of the authors for objective evaluation of cognitive and affective domains in patients recovering from anesthesia. Method: The CAP test was evaluated in 40 adult patients of ASA I or II recovering from general anesthesia after day care surgical procedures. Balanced anesthesia technique was administered to all the patients. A series of ten response time (RT) to the CAP test were recorded in the PAC, in the immediate preoperative period and at 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 and 240 minutes in the postoperative period. For comparison, recovery was also assessed by a clinical recovery score (CRS) at the same time interval. Result: Hierarchical ANOVA (F-test) was used to determine significance of difference between the observations recorded by CAP test and by the clinical method. At each time point, Dunnett's test was applied for comparison. Paired t–test was used for comparison of the two methods. The trends of recovery by the two methods of assessment were similar. However, at one hour and beyond in the recovery period, the CAP test was about 10% more sensitive than the clinical method. At 120, 180 and 240 minutes, the CAP test was able to detect an apparent state of "supernormal" recovery which was not detectable by clinical method. Conclusion: The CAP test is an alternate method for assessment of recovery of psychomotor skills after day care anesthesia. It is a simple bedside test that can be performed in patients recovering from anesthesia. The CAP test is an objective assessment as against high level of subjective bias that could occur with the clinical method of assessment.
Why Do Firms Pay Dividends?Justifications for Dividend Payments and Firm Value Implications

Under the assumptions of perfect capital market and investor rationality, Miller and Modigliani (1961) concluded that dividend policy is irrelevant to firm value. However, capital markets are less than perfect in the real business world. Consequently, in the presence of realistic capital market imperfections such as information asymmetry, agency costs, taxes, and irrational investor behaviour, dividend policy creates a means to enhance shareholder value. This paper seeks to discuss the main theories that explain why firms pay dividends and the impact of such distributions on the value of the firm.
Effect of Damask Rose Extract on FSH, LH and Testosterone Hormones in Rats

Damask rose is an herbal medicine that increases libido as recommended in traditional medicine. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of damask rose extract on serum levels of sex hormones in male rats. In this experimental study, 24 adult male rats were used. The rats were randomly divided into three groups. The first group (control) adequately consumed compressed food and water without any restrictions during the experiment. The second and the third experimental groups respectively consumed 200mg and 400mg damask rose extract per kilogram body weight in a daily manner. Blood samples were taken from all groups after three weeks through anesthesia. The serum was isolated. Serum concentrations of FSH, LH and testosterone were measured. The collected data was analyzed using SPSS, ANOVA and LSD test. Serum levels of FSH, LH and testosterone significantly increased in the experimental groups receiving 200mg and 400mg damask rose extract per kilogram body weight compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Damask rose extract stimulates hypothalamic-pituitarygonadal axis hormones in male rats.
The Lichtenstein Plug Technique. The Safe Repair

Summary Various techniques have been developed for the repair of femoral hernia. The technique with the Lichtenstein Plug since 1989 has allowed to obtain a lower rate of complications and recurrences, as well as an early recovery of the patients usual activities. Its application, widely spread in elective surgery, can also be performed in emergency surgery. The aim of this work is to review the experience of our basic group of work in the surgical treatment of Femoral hernia using this technique. Methods A retrospective descriptive observational study was conducted In our basic work group from the surgery service of the General Teaching Hospital “Enrique Cabrera” between 2009 and 2018, to which this surgical technique was applied. We study the anatomical variants of hernias as well as post-operative complications and clinical evolution. Results The mean age of the patients was 58.7 years (19-92 years), being the female with the highest incidence 78%, as well as, the most frequent location the right, 67.5%. The prosthesis used in the hernioplasty was that of polypropylene. Local anesthesia was applied to 29 patients (63%) of them. The average surgical time was25 minutes, (15-65 minutes). Ambulation was early and the average hospital stay was lessthan 24 hours, in most patients. Only one infectionof the wound and one hernia recurrence in one patient was confirmed. Conclusion Therefore, we believe that the Lichtenstein Plug technique should be considered among the techniques of choice in the treatment of femoral hernia
Assessment of Some Heavy Metals, Electrolytes and Nutritional Status of Masons (Cement Brick Layers) in Uromi, Nigeria

Background: This study determined the effect of exposure to cement on plasma concentrations of heavy metals such as Silicon, Aluminium, and Chromium, electrolytes and the effect on nutritional parameters such as Protein (Albumin and globulin), and Total Cholesterol in the plasma of cement handlers from the study area. Introduction: Production and usage of cement is a dusty industrial process and the health of the workers have been studied for many years and cement dust has been mostly implicated in various associated diseases. Objective: To determine the level of exposure of cement handlers to the heavy metals commonly present in cement by measuring the plasma concentration, to determine the level of lipid peroxidation by cement components by assessment of the total plasma cholesterol and to determine the health implication of prolonged exposure to cement by assessment of nutritional parameters. Design: A total of fourty Masons (Popularly referred to as Bricklayers) were randomly selected for the study and twenty controls who were office workers/students not resident in a town were a cement factory is located, and have never worked as cement handlers. Result: Plasma Aluminium (μg/mL) level was significantly higher for bricklayers of 1-10 years (B1) (0.56 ± 0.08) and bricklayers of >10 years (0.68 ± 0.08), plasma chromium (μg/mL) levels of bricklayers of 1-10 years (0.36 ± 0.06) and bricklayers of >10 years (32 ± 0.05) in comparison with the control (0.31 ± 0.05) was significantly higher. Silicon (μg/mL) levels were not significant for both bricklayers of 1-10 years (0.04 ± 0.05) and bricklayers of >10 years (0.03 ± 0.00). Plasma Magnesium (mmol/l) in comparison with control (0.67 ± 0.11) was significantly higher for bricklayers of 1-10 years (0.76 ± 0.12) and bricklayers of >10 years (0.76 ± 0.07). Plasma Calcium (mg/dl) for bricklayers of 1-10 years (8.62 ± 0.60) was not significant, but significantly higher levels was observed for bricklayers of >10 years (9.99 ± 0.87). Plasma Sodium levels (mmol/l) in comparison with the control (138.30 ± 3.28) was significantly higher for bricklayers of 1-10 years (140.75 ± 2.36), but was statistically not significant for bricklayers of >10 years (139.70 ± 2.64). Potassium (mmol/l) was not signifiant for both groups (3.90 ± 0.21 and 3.91 ± 0.31). Total Protein(g/dl) levels in comparison with control (8.54 ± 1.19) was not significant for both groups.Significantly lower levels of cholesterol (mg/dl) were observed for both groups (138.85 ± 30.07 and 127.00 ± 30.35). Conclusion: The study revealed that some of the heavy metals and other elements present in the composition of cement such as Chromium, Aluminium, Calcium and Magnesium were detected in significantly higher amounts in the test subjects (Bricklayers) in comparison with the control. Lipid peroxidation may have also occurred as a result of the effect of the heavy metals and other components of cement.
Int. J. Biosci

Documented information on naturalized pumpkin landraces in Kenya to identify useful variability is insufficient. The present study assessed variability using quantitative characters of 155 accessions, with 70 and 85 from Kakamega and Nyeri regions, respectively. The accessions were grown in one farm in a completely randomized design with three replications. Analysis of variance showed significant (P<0.05) variation in all characters. Lowest and highest variables in mean and range were leaf length/width ratio and seed number that were 0.8 and 0.4, and 837 and 4,111, respectively. Eight factors accounted for 79.4% of total variation. The highly variable factors were fruit flesh thickness, length, width and length/width ratio, size, total weight, average weight and number, as well as seed number, 100-seeds weight, length, width, and thickness. Phenotypic coefficients of variation (PCV) were slightly higher or equal to genotypic ones (GCV). High GCV and PCV, heritability and genetic gain resulted for fruit size, total fruit weight, fruits and seeds. Over 70 positive correlations in fruit size, number and seeds with total fruit weight were observed in genotypic and phenotypic variabilities. Maximum positive direct effects on total fruit weight were observed in seeds, fruit average weight, length, and size, while indirect effects were observed in fruit number, flesh thickness, length, peduncle length and days to first flower. Multivariate analysis revealed fruit size, number, total weight, and seeds were characters of great genetic variability, which should be considered as primary components for achieving high yields in pumpkins when screening accessions for selection and improvement. * Corresponding Author: Dorcas Khasungu Isutsa  dorcaski@yahoo.com International Journal of Biosciences | IJB | ISSN: 2220-6655 (Print), 2222-5234 (Online) http://www.innspub. net Vol. 13, No. 1, p. 298-319, 2018
Study of some serum biochemical changes of experimental diabetes mellitus in Donkey

This study was conducted to induce experimental diabetes in donkeys and assess some serum biochemical changes in diabetes mellitus.Fifteen donkeys were used in this experiment and divided into two groups: A. Treatment group which include (11) donkeys . Diabetic group. denoted by Dm. B. Control group which includes (4) donkeys denoted by Cm. Animals were housed in field . The animals were left tow weeks for adaptation. Diabetes mellitus was induced by i.v injection of alloxan monohydrate at dose rate 100 mg/kg dissolved in 25 ml of normal saline, while the control groups were injected with 25 ml of normal saline. Blood was collected before injection of alloxan monohydrate and after that (10,20.30,40)days to check fasting and random serum glucose.The laboratory tests including serum glucose, serum urea, serum creatinine, serum cholesterol, serum lactate dehydrogenase , We found out the following result according to the periods of the experiments: Serum glucose level was elevated starting from the 1st 10 days period after induction of diabetes mellitus. It reached its peak levels on day(20,30,40). Serum urea, serum creatinine, serum cholesterol, serum lactate dehydrogenase were elevated in diabetic donkeys,in control groups, but there were no significant difference.
Clinical Profile, Subtypes, and Risk Factors among Glaucoma Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Central India

Background: Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness and prevalence of glaucoma varies from region to region. There are many risk factors associated with glaucoma which encompasses the need for comprehensive evaluation of all glaucoma patients. Material and Methods: Our study was a prospective, observational, hospital-based study conducted in the Eye Department of R.D. Gardi Medical College, Ujjain, India. 200 Glaucoma patients were enrolled for the study. All the patients underwent a detailed and comprehensive glaucoma workup. The associated risk factors were also noted. The results were recorded and analyzed in detail. Results: In our study, 200 patients were enrolled. There were 88 (44%) males and 112 (56%) females. 67 (33.5%) patients were found to be suffering from primary open angle glaucoma while 105 (52.5%) patients had primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG). 13 (6.5%) patients were found to be having secondary glaucoma. 218 (54.5%) eyes had visual acuity <6/60. 33 (16.5%) patients were found to be suffering from hypertension while 28 (14%) patients were detected to be diabetic. 16 (8%) patients were myopic while 5 (2.5%) patients had a genetic predisposition for glaucoma. Smoking was also found in 12 (6%) patients to be associated risk factor in glaucoma patients. Conclusion: Chronic PACG was the most common subtype of glaucoma found in our study. Timely detection and proper management of glaucoma patients is recommended to reduce the burden of glaucoma blindness.
Segmentation of Breast Masses in Digital Mammograms Using Adaptive Median Filtering and Texture Analysis

— Breast cancer continues to be one of the major causes of death among women. Early detection is a key factor to the success of treatment process. X-ray mammography is one of the most common procedures for diagnosing breast cancer due to its simplicity, portability and cost effectiveness. Mass detection using Computer Aided Diagnosis (CAD) schemes was an active field of research in the past few years, and some of these studies showed a promising future. T`hese CAD systems serve as a second decision tool to radiologists for discovering masses in the mammograms. In this paper, a breast mass segmentation method is presented based on adaptive median filtering and texture analysis. The algorithm is implemented using MATLAB environment. The program accepts a digital mammographic image (images taken from the Mammographic Image Analysis Society (MIAS) database). Adaptive median filtering is applied for contouring the image, then the best contour is chosen based on the texture properties of the resulting Region-of-Interest (ROI). The proposed CAD system produces (92.307%) mass sensitivity at 2.75 False Positive per Image (FPI) which is considered as a proper result in this field of research.