Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
POSTURAL EQUILIBRIUM AND MECHANICAL EXERCISE PROGRAM IN SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES IN TANTA CITY

The aim of our study was to assess the postural equilibrium in secondary school students with type 1 diabetes in Tanta city pre and post equilibrium training program. The age of participated secondary school students are seventeen years old with chronicity of diabetes nearly ten years. Their body mass index between 15-18 kg and m2. Thirty secondary school students participated in this study divided into two equal groups, the first group (control ) consisted of fifteen normal secondary school students on the other hand the second group (study) consisted of fifteen secondary school students with type 1 diabetes. Assessment of equilibrium and equilibrium training program was done on Biodex balance system at stability level eight according to pilot study done before the study.The equilibrium training program and mechanical exercise was conducted in the morning in room equipped with treadmills, stretching mats and biodex Balance System achieved for period of three month (thirty six sessions with frequancy day after day ) then reassessment was done again at stability level eight. The dynamic equilibrium test pre and post treatment program including anteroposterior stability index, mediolatoral stability index and overall stability index. Before equilibrium training program,there was statistically significant difference between study and control group regarding stability indices (OA,AP and ML) at stability level-8 (P< 0.05) which indicating that decrease of equilibrium control in secondary school students with type 1 diabetes. After equilibrium training program, there was no statistically significant difference between study and control group regarding stability indices (OA,AP and ML) at stability level-8 (P> 0.05) which indicating that improvement of equilibrium control in secondary school students with type 1 diabetes. Conclusion: It could be concluded that, before equilibrium training program, there is decrease in equilibrium parameters including (OA, AP and ML indices) at level eight of stability in secondary school students with type 1 diabetes compared with normal students . On the other hand, after diet control, mechanical aerobic exercise,insulin therapy and equilibrium training program there is improvement of equilibrium control in secondary school students with type 1 diabetes.
BRITISH BIOMEDICAL BULLETIN

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is an inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract with no cure at present. The allopathic drugs available for its treatment are associated with serious side effects which may worsen the patient’s condition. From times immemorial man has been using plants not only as food but also for treatment of diseases. At present research is being conducted to find evidence regarding rationale for use of plants in the treatment of various diseases. In purview of these facts the review is aimed to securitize plants used for the treatment of IBD. © 2013 British Biomedical Bulletin. All rights reserved
Prototype Selection Algorithms for kNN Classifier: A Survey

: The k-Nearest Neighbor classifier is one of the most used and well-known techniques for performing recognition tasks but, it suffers from several drawbacks such as high storage requirements, low efficiency in classification response, and low noise tolerance. The most promising solution to overcome these drawbacks consists of reducing the data used for establishing a classification rule (training data) by means of selecting relevant prototypes. Prototype selection is a research field which has been active for more than four decades. As a result, a great number of methods tackling the prototype selection problem have been proposed yet. Different properties could be observed in the definition of these methods, but no formal categorization has been established yet. This paper provides a survey of the prototype selection method’s categorization/taxonomy that could be considered relevant.
The Effect of Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectations Training on the Enhancement of Physical Activities Among Women Suffering From Breast Cancer: An Evidence-Based Intervention

Background: At present, women tend to have a longer life-expectancy after a diagnosis of breast cancer has been established, primarily due to earlier diagnoses and advances in the treatment of cancer. Unfortunately, because of the complications of medical treatments, women saved from breast cancer experience a considerable level of disability. One of the complications of such treatments is the avoidance of physical activity. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to conduct a training intervention based on the constructs of self-efficacy and outcome expectations in order to enhance the physical activity levels of women suffering from breast cancer. Patients and Methods: The present research was a quasi-experimental study with a randomized control group conducted on 70 womenwith a final diagnosis of breast cancer in Isfahan, Iran (35 patients in each group). The data collection instruments included: (1) Underlying factors questionnaire, (2) self-efficacy in physical activity and outcome expectations measurement, and (3) the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). After collection, the data were entered into SPSS version 19 software. To analyze the data, statistical tests such as the independent t-test, paired t-test, chi-square, and analysis of covariance were used. Results: A significant increase in the self-efficacy and outcome expectations in the experimental group was observed one month after the training intervention, and the amount of physical activity showed a significant increase three months after the intervention (P 0.05, t = 0.2). In addition, changes in mean scores of self-efficacy (58.4�2.3), outcome expectations (11.3�1.3), and physical activity (418�183.5) before and after intervention were significant in the intervention group (P < 0.000). Conclusions: It seems that health education programs based on the assessment of the needs of the patients can positively affect their behavioral motivation and performance in physical activities.
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depression in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

Comorbidity of multiple sclerosis (MS) and depression is documented in several studies. The aim of present study was to evaluate the prevalence of depression among patients with MS and associated factors. This cross sectional study was carried out in Bandar Abbas in 2013. Totally 106 patients were enrolled by convenience sampling and were ask to complete the Persian version of Beck depression inventory (BDI). Each questionnaire pointed between 0 and 63 scores. Patients who achieved less than 8 scores, considered as healthy. Those pointed between 9-18, 19-29, 30-40 and above 40 scores considered as, mildly, moderately, severely and very severely depressed patients respectively. Demographic data of patients and their drugs information collected. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics indices such as mean, standard deviation, frequency and statistical test including independent sample t-test, chi-square, ANOVA and Pearson’s correlation. P-value less than 0.05 considered statistically significant. The mean age of participants was 33.58 ± 8.06 (ranged 18-54 years). Among the participants 31 subjects (29.24%) were healthy and 30 (28.3%), 28 (26.41%), 15 (14.15%), 3 (2.83%) patients were mildly, moderately, severely and very severely depressed respectively. Prevalence of depression among females was two times higher than males (T= -2.16, p-value = 0.033, 95% CI: -9.65_ -0.42). Also, depression was significantly higher among those with lower income and unemployed patients. Prevalence of depression among MS patients in Bandar Abbas was comparable with other studies. Direct interview with an adult psychiatric in order to predict the accurate depression prevalence is recommended.
Empirical Review of food crop technologies Adoption in Ethiopia: Meta-Analysis

Modern agricultural technology defined and summarized in different major categories such as application of optimum rate of fertilizer, irrigation, intensive tillage, monoculture, use of chemical for pest control, improved soil and water conservation, improved natural resource management agronomic practices, improved value addition, improved livestock rearing and feeding, improved harvesting and post-harvest handling practices Abdul et al. [1].
Photosynthetic pigments and fruit quality of Manzanillo olive as affected by 6-benzyladenine and studying the chemical constituents in leaves using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy technique

This study was carried out during 2013 and 2014 on ten years old Manzanillo olive trees, planted at 5 X 5 m in sandy soil in a private orchard located at 50km. of the Cairo –Alexandria desert road, Egypt. 6-benzyladenine (BA) at 0, 40, 60, 80 and 100 mg.L were sprayed twice; at the first week of April and one month later at both seasons. Chlorophyll a, b and carotenoids were determined using visible spectroscopic techniques at wave lengths 450, 645 and 665 nm respectively and the Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopic technique also was used. This technique proved the presence of phenols, methyl group, pyrophrine ring, amines, amides bands of tissue protein and carbohydrate. Results cleared that photosynthetic pigments increased with increasing BA concentrations. This result is in good agreement in both methods of determination. Phenols, protein and carbohydrate in the leaves were increased with increasing concentration of 6benzyladenine from 40 to 100 mg.L. The highest yield (kg/tree), fruit weight, moisture and oil content were attained from in BA treatments of 80 and 100 mg.L. Meanwhile 100 mg.L treatments resulted in obtaining the highest fruit size, length, diameter and fruit flesh weight and plup / seed ratio.
An Impact of Merger on Profitability Ratio-A Study of HDFC Bank

In the present era of global economy, Mergers and Acquisitions have become the most commonly used business approach of corporate reformation. It also strengthens to achieve greater market share, long term profitability, entering new markets, capitalizing on economies of scale etc. With modernization, the Merger and Acquisition have become more common among banks in India as this helps banks to increase their market share and also helps them to penetrate the regions where the acquiring banks do not have any presence. This paper aims at analyzing the post-merger performance of acquiring bank taking profitability ratio as the key parameter. The merger of HDFC bank with Centurion Bank of Punjab has been considered for the study.
Factors Influencing Udder and Milk Yield Characteristics of Indigenous Goats in North - West Nigeria

The udder conformation and milk yield characteristics of agropastoral goats were evaluated using records obtained from a total of 250 does at two locations (Jigawa and Katsina States) over a period of one year. The udder conformation characteristics measured were udder circumference(UC), udder height (UH), distance between teats (DT), teat length (TL), and teat circumference (TC). While the milk yield characteristics were initial yield (IY), average daily yield (ADY), total yield (TY), peak yield (PY), peak day (PD), lactation length (LL) and last day yield (LDY). The effect of age, parity, breed and coat colour on udder conformation and milk yield characteristics were determined using GLM procedures of SAS; the phenotypic relationship between the udder conformation and milk production characteristics were equally determined. The phenotypic correlation amongst the milk production traits were significantly positive (P˂0.05; r = 0.261-0.926), similarly phenotypic correlation between udder conformation characteristics and milk yield characteristics were positive except the correlation between PD and udder conformation Original Research Article Sam et al.; ARJA, 3(2): 1-9, 2017; Article no.ARJA. 31593 2 characteristics which were negatively weak (r = 0.007 to -0.007). It was concluded that age, parity,breed and coat colour were factors constituting variations in udder conformation and milk yield characteristics in goats; and morphological characteristics of udder had strong relationship with milk yield, and can be use as selection criteria for improvement of milk yield in goats.
Effect of Sex and Socio-Economic status on Mental Health of Workers

The main object of the study is to examine the possible effect which socioeconomic status might exercise on the mental health of workers. A total of 200 workers drawn from four randomly selected Local Government Area of Lagos State Nigeria were involved in the study. This population comprises 100 males and 100 females. The subjects are between 30 and 63 years in age. The Mental Health Inventory (MHI) by Veit, Clairice T. ; Ware, John E. (1983), and a questionnaire measure of Socioeconomic Status were used to assess mental health, and socioeconomic status respectively. A Correlational Design employing the Pearson product-moment statistic was used. There was no support obtained for the hypothesis which states that a significant relationship will exist between socioeconomic status and generalized measure of mental health. r(198) = -0.04, p > . 05. However, two of the five higher-order components of the MHI correlated significantly with socioeconomic status, namely anxiety r(198) = 0.210, p < 0.05, and general positive affect r(198) = -0.320, p < 0.05. There is a significant relationship between gender and mental health r(198) = -5.27 p < 0.01. The results were discussed in the context of the need for a more careful study of the myriad factors which may impact on mental health among Nigerian samples. Keyword: Socioeconomic status; gender; Mental health; Productivity.
The Effects of Dry Needling on Symptoms of Persistent Overuse Syndrome of the Foot: A Pilot Study

Objective: Overuse clinical syndrome characterized by chronic pain and functional deterioration of tendon and fascia thickening. The aim of our study was to investigate the effects of dry needling on symptoms of persistent overuse syndrome of the foot, which cannot benefit from other treatments. Methods: Fourteen participants (the mean age was 45.71 ± 10.21 years) who had chronic persistent Achilles tendinopathy or plantar fasciitis were joined the study. Dry needling was applied for twice a week until no morning pain and stiffness feeling on the affected area of the foot. The VISA-A questionnaire form was full filled by participants before and after the end of the treatment. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain intensity and feeling pain and discomfort were used to determine outcomes. VAS and feeling pain and discomfort were evaluated before the treatment, 1st, 2nd and 3rd weeks after the baseline assessment. Results: There were significant differences in the VISA-A score, VAS and the feeling pain and discomfort scores before and after the repeated assessment of 5 trial of dry needling treatment (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The study suggests that approximate 5 times trial of dry needling is effective in treating chronic condition of Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis.
Comparative Efficacy and Safety Study of a Newly Developed Moxidectin Containing Formulation (Drench) in Sheep

In the present study, several clinical field trials were conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of moxidectin oral drench for sheep. Trial I was designed to evaluate the efficacy and toxicity 0.2 % moxidectin (Rivermec) oral drench , whereas in trial II, a comparative efficacy between Rivermec LV and Cydectin LV containing 0.2% moxidectin oral drench formulation was evaluated in the Winter season (August 2013). Trial III was a comparable efficacy of Rivermec (R) LV drench for sheep and Cydectin LV (reference product) containing 0.2% moxidectin oral drench formulation was evaluated in summer season (December 2013). Stability study of Rivermec (R) LV Sheep Drench was conducted at both real time and accelerated conditions. The efficacy was measured on the basis of the reduction of the faecal egg counts by modified McMaster method. On the basis of egg reduction, irrespective of season, the efficacy of the treatment was almost 95-100% effective in trials (trial I, II & III) for both Rivermec (R) LV and Cydectin LV. Treatment of sheep with 0.2, 0.4, 1.0 mg/kg BW (1X, 2X and 5X levels) of Rivermec (R) LV Drench for Sheep did not cause clinical signs of toxicity in any of the test animals. Faecal samples were also analysed to identify the larval species. Tricostrongyle was predominant followed by Ostetragia, Oesophagostomum and Haemonchus. Recovery study in simulated Body Fluid (SBF) suggested that both candidates could behave similar after administration. Biometrical analysis of study data suggested that no significant differences (at p<0.05) were observed between the Rivermec LV and Cydectin® LV treated groups on Days 14 and 28 in trials 2 and 3.
Synthesis and Evaluation of Chitosan Derivatives

Transfection efficacy of Chi with plasmid DNA (polyplexes) primarily depends on the properties of Chi such as its MW and degree of deacetylation (DD). It was shown that polyplexes of low (7 to 18 kDa) to medium (40-60 kDa) MW Chi were more effective in comparison with high MW Chi (>150 kDa) [1-4]. Several groups demonstrated that the increase in DD improve s Chi transfection activity [1-3]. Good results were shown after introduction of hydrophobic substituents such as short-chain fatty acids hexanoic, octanoic, decanoic [5], dodecanoic [6], stearic [7-8], or linoleic [9] ones. For the same purpose Chi grafted with hydrophobic amino acids valine, leucine, or isoleucine were used [10]. Hydrophobic modifications were designed to increase the affinity of polyplexes to the cell membrane and to decrease the affinity of Chi to DNA. Other authors introduced additional positively charged groups such as arginine [11], oligoamine [12], betaine [13], or even polyethylenimine [12]. One more approach to increase transfection efficacy is to modify Chi with penetrating peptides such as Tat-peptide from HIV [14-15]. These peptides have the ability to penetrate lysosomal membranes due to high content of arginine and lysine residues.
Thyroid Diseases in Populations Residing Near the Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site, Kazakhstan: Results from an 11 Years Series of Medical Examinations

Health effects from nuclear bomb testing amongst both military veterans and affected civil populations have been a research topic over many decades, and it is anticipated that careful investigation of possible health effects in the general population will contribute to our understanding of radiation effects [1]. In the area around the former Soviet Union’s Semipalatinsk Nuclear Test Site (SNTS), a considerable number of persons from the general public (a few 10,000s) were exposed to low and medium doses of ionizing radiation [2,3].
The Anti-mutagenic Activity of Piperine against Mitomycine C induced Sister Chromatid Exchanges and Chromosomal Aberrations in Mice

Piperine is a major pungent substance and active co mponent of black pepper ( Piper nigrum Linn.) and long pepper ( Piper longum Linn.). Regarding the variable biological activitie s of piperine, it is important to study its antimutagenic activity in somatic and germ cells in vivo. Swiss albino male mice were orally administered p iperine at the doses of 5, 10 and 15mg/kg b. wt. for three con secutive days then treated with mitomycin C (MMC) interaperitonealy (i.p.) at a dose of 1mg/kg b. wt. Twenty-four hours thereafter, all animals were sac rificed and samples were collected from somatic and germ cells for chro mosomal aberrations (CA) and sister chromatid excha nges (SCEs). Piperine inhibited the frequency of SCEs induced by MMC in bone marrow cells. This inhibition reached to 41.82% with piperine (15mg /kg b.wt.). The number of chrom osomal aberrations induced by MMC in mouse splenocy tes and spermatocytes decreased gradually with increasing t he dose of piperine. The percentage of inhibition o f chromosomal aberrations was 50% and 40.78% in splenocytes and s permatocytes respectively. In conclusion, the resul ts of this in vivo study show that piperine has antimutagenic potenti al against carcinogens. Further investigations are required now to underlie the molecular mechanisms of piperine bi oactivity. [Nature and Science 2009; 7(12): 72-78] . (ISSN:
EFFECT OF YOGA ON BIO- MARKERS LINKED WITH DEVELOPMENT OF DIABETES COMPLICATIONS IN TYPE 2 DIABETES PATIENTS: A PRELIMINARY STUDY

Diabetes mellitus represents a metabolic disorder of multiple etiologies characterized by high level of glucose (hyperglycaemia) with disturbances in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism resulting from defects in either insulin secretion, or insulin action or both. Fourteen type 2 diabetic patients, aged 43-69 years with duration of diabetes ranged 1year10 years were randomly selected and intervened for three months of exclusive Yoga practices. Research design used was Quasiexperimental Single Group pre test and post test. The investigation show nonsignificant difference in mean HbA1c values, whereas plasma TNFα, BMI, systolic, diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate were significantly reduced. Thus, integration of yoga practices in day to day lifestyle of T2DM patients can be beneficial in controlling and preventing the progression of the disease and its associated complications.
The Power of Beliefs on Health Seeking Behaviour: Implication for Therapeutic Relationships for Cardiovascular Care

This study had as its aim, to examine health seeking behaviour among people suffering from cardiovascular disorders in the New Juaben Municipality in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Six hundred (600) participants, comprising male and female patients aged between 35-75 years and suffering from cardiovascular disorders for the past 12 months were selected used for the study. Cultural belief systems were found to significantly influence the health seeking behaviour of the people. Additionally, the perception of the aetiology of CVDs was socially constructed from a cultural point of view, which deviated from the orthodox views of disease causation. The finding of this study underscore the need for therapists and clinicians to adopt a culturally congruent approach to the provision of healthcare. This further calls for therapists to understand the cultural values and beliefs of the people in order to provide healthcare that would be acceptable to the people.
Clinical, microbiological and immunological relationship in Candida induced denture stomatitis

Background: Candida induced denture stomatitis is a common inflammatory disease and the levels of cytokines in the saliva are affected by this condition. This study was attempted to explore the relationship between the clinical forms in Candida induced denture stomatitis with Candida coloni count and immunological marker. Patients, materials and methods: The study has enrolled 37 participants with Candida induced denture stomatitis according to Newton`s criteria. Palatal mucosa was swabbed for fungal culturing and colonies counting. Samples of unstimulated saliva were collected for immunological marker detection. Salivary level of IL-6, L-10 and IgA were performed by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. Results: There was no significant difference between the clinical grade and Candida coloni count on one side and with IL-6, IL-10 and IgA in other side. In addition there was no significant differences between Candida coloni count and these immunological markers. Conclusions: The Candida coloni count was not related to the clinical staging, and there was no association between the occurrence of Candida related denture stomatitis and the concentrations of IL-6, IL-10 and IgA.