Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Epidemiology and clinical features of infective endocarditis: A retrospective study of 57 patients in a tertiary university hospital in Iran

Background & Aims: Infective endocarditis is a life-threatening infectious disease. In order to define the epidemiologic characteristics of infective endocarditis in our region, we studied infective endocarditis cases over a 7-year period in tertiary teaching and referral hospitals. Materials and Methods: Medical records of all hospitalized patients diagnosed with IE at teaching hospitals of Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Iran, from 2009 to 2016, were retrospectively reviewed. Patients who met the modified Duke criteria for definite or possible IE were included. Results: The study included 57 patients (35 males, 22 females; mean age 40 years) who were diagnosed as having definite IE, according to the modified Duke criteria. 15 cases (26.31%) had Rheumatic heart diseases, 12 cases (21.06%) had End Stage Renal Disease, 6 cases (10.53%) had Congenital Heart Disease, 10 cases (17.54%) had Injection Drug User and 14 cases (24.57%) had no significant cardiac disease. The primary clinical manifestations that were observed included 48 cases with fever (84.2%), 35 cases with anemia (61.4%) and 6 cases (11.1%) with altered mental status. Of the total 57 patients, blood cultures were positive in 52 (64.91%) of cases. the leading causative microorganism were Staphylococcus aureus, isolated in 19 cases (51.35%), followed by Gram negative bacilli in 6 cases (16.22%) and Streptococcus spp. in 12 cases (32.43%). In-hospital death 0ccurred in 9 patients (16.7%). Conclusion: Changes in IE profile required continuous epidemiological updates. In this study, IE were most common in men. Staphylococcus aureus and streptococcus spp. Remain the most common etiologic agents. ESRD and IDU was important predisposing factors for IE.
Global Regional Review (GRR)

This study was conducted to find a connection between test anxiety and working memory. All the students of secondary schools of Punjab were taken as population. A total of 504 students were drawn as a sample through stratified random sampling among which 252 were boys and 252 were girls. For data collection; two tests for working memory and a Likert scale for test anxiety were used. It is concluded from the results that there is a significant negative connection exist among test anxiety and working memory. The direction of relation indicates that if test anxiety amplifies it will lower the working memory and vice versa. Based on the findings the study proposed subsequent recommendations: 1) the prevailing system of common education may be more dynamic, motivating and skill-oriented. 2) Rote memorizing of material should be discouraged. 3) The curriculum of the secondary school may be upgraded and industrialized.
Study of fibro Q test, AAR & APRI indices as markers of fibrosis in chronic liver disease

Introduction: Liver biopsy and ultrasound are the gold standard methods to assess liver fibrosis in chronic liver disease (CLD). Recently Fibrosis Quotient test (Fibro Q test), AST: ALT Ratio (AAR) & AST: Platelet Ratio Indices (APRI) are the three noninvasive and simple indices proposed for assessing liver fibrosis in CLD. Objectives of the study: To know the efficacy of the indicesFibro Q test, AAR, APRI as markers of fibrosis in CLD and to know which among these indices would be a high sensitive marker in estimating fibrosis. Materials and Method: The study includes 60 subjects, out of which 30 were clinically diagnosed as CLD and were confirmed by abdominal ultrasound (USG) and 30 were age and sex matched healthy controls. Fasting blood sample was collected; and AST, ALT, prothrombin time and platelet count were analysed. Fibro Q test, AAR & APRI were calculated. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were constructed to compare the accuracy of these three non-invasive tests in predicting significant fibrosis in patients with CLD. Results: Fibro Q, AAR, APRI were significantly increased in cases compared to controls. Fibro Q is a better marker than AAR & APRI, in the prediction of significant liver fibrosis. Conclusion: Fibro Q test, AAR & APRI indices are efficient markers to evaluate liver fibrosis in patients with CLD. Fibro Q, a novel non-invasive test, is a high sensitive marker than AAR & APRI.
Prevalence, risk factors and clinical aspects of Diabetes Mellitus among Saudis in the Western Region. Saudi Arabia: A community based study

Background: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM). in Saudi Arabia. is growing at a fast rate. About 25% of the 30 – 70 years old subjects suffer from DM; this figure is further predicted to double by the year 2030. Aim of this study: To investigate the occurrence of DM among different age groups. and explore the determinants. risk factors and clinical aspects of DM among Saudis in Jeddah city. Method: A cross-sectional study. which included 1.106 subjects. randomly. visiting the walk area in North of Jeddah. or one Mall in East of Jeddah city. during the study period. An interview questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of the participants. Anthropometric measurements as well as blood pressure and capillary Random Blood Glucose (RBG) test. were assessed on each subject. Chi square test and Multinomial Logistic Regression were used to analyze the data. Odds Ratio (OR). and 95% confidence interval (95% CI) were employed. The level of significance was 0.05. Results: DM was prevalent among 35% of Saudi subjects. aged 60 years or older. DM was discovered accidently in 46.1% of the diabetic subjects. Hyperglycemia was found in 11.8% of subjects with no doctor having diagnosed DM. Subjects who were 40 years or more. were 7 times more at risk to develop DM (OR: 6.98; 95% CI: 4.18. 11.66). those who lived in separate houses. were 2 times more likely to develop DM (OR: 2.207; 95% CI: 1.195. 4.082). and subjects who have family history of DM. were 2.4 times more likely to develop DM (OR: 2.430; 95% CI: 1.447. 4.082). Subjects who have DM. were 2.4 times more likely to develop vision problems (OR: 2.430; 95% CI: 1.447. 4.082). were 3 times more at risk to suffer from hypertension (OR: 3.085; 95% CI: 1.524. 6.243). and 10 times more at risk to develop foot ulcer (OR: 10.080; 95% CI: 1.490. 68.206). These complications were significantly associated with increased duration of DM. Conclusion: DM is a major health problem among Saudis in Jeddah city. Our results demonstrate the need for major intervention to reduce this burden and to engage other sectors of the government and the community in these efforts.
Experiential Marketing Impact on Experiential Value and Customer Satisfaction-Case of Winter Wonderland Amusement Park in Saudi Arabia

A new wave of studies supports the importance of examining the efficiency of experiential marketing on consumers satisfaction. In this respect, this paper investigates the relationships between experiential marketing, emotional value and customer satisfaction among Winter Wonderland visitors in Saudi Arabia. Quantitative research was conducted through an online survey. Structural equation modeling analysis was used through the Amos software. Results emphasize the role of sense experience in emotional value creation as well as confirmed the significant positive relationship between emotional value and customer satisfaction. Overall, outcomes offer a better understanding of the experiential marketing use in the context of an amusement park and mark out new avenues for future research.
Surveillance and molecular epidemiology of avian influenza viruses from birds in zoos, backyard flocks and live bird markets in Korea

The circulation and infection of avian influenza virus (AIV) in zoos and backyard flocks has not been systematically investigated. In the present study, we surveyed the birds including those in live bird markets (LBMs) and evaluated co-circulation of AIVs among them. Overall, 26 H9N2 AIVs and one H6N2 AIV were isolated from backyard flocks and LBMs, but no AIVs were isolated from zoo birds. Genetic analysis of the HA and NA genes indicated that most of the H9N2 AIVs showed higher similarities to AIVs circulating in domestic poultry than to those in wild birds, while the H6N2 AIV isolate from an LBM did to AIVs circulating in migratory wild birds. In serological tests, 15% (391/2619) of the collected sera tested positive for AIVs by competitive-ELISA. Among them, 34% (131/391) of the sera tested positive for AIV H9 antigen by HI test, but only one zoo sample was H9 positive. Although AIVs were not isolated from zoo birds, the serological results indicated that infection of AIVs might occur in zoos. It was also confirmed that H9N2 AIVs continue to circulate and evolve between backyard flocks and LBMs. Therefore, continuous surveillance and monitoring of these flocks should be conducted to control further epidemics.
Phytochemical Screening of Leaves from Mangifera indica and Morus alba for Bioactive Compounds

The aqueous, methanol and DMSO extracts from leaves of Mangifera indica and Morus alba were screened for bioactive compounds. Antimicrobial activity and MIC (mg/ml) were determined using agar-well diffusion and serial dilution methods respectively against human pathogenic bacteria and fungi. Antioxidant activities (%) were determined against DPPH free radicals, superoxide anion and Fe+2 whereas antiurease activity (%) was by indophenol method. The time taken to set paralysis and death of Pheritima posthuma was observed after released into extract. Phytochemical analysis detected carbohydrates, alkaloids, phenols, flavonoids, terpenoids, saponins, tannins, steroids, resins, anthraquinones, cardiac glycosides and phlobatannins. All extracts more or less showed the activity against Gram-positive and -negative bacteria producing zone of inhibition 15±0.57 to 43.66±0.66 mm and MIC values 13±1.64 to 100±0.35 mg/ml. Similarly, for fungi, zone of inhibition and MIC values were 9±0.57 to 34±0.57 mm and 23±1.25 115±0.55 g/ml respectively. Activities against DPPH, superoxide anion and Fe+2 free radicals were found 13.68±0.74 to 93.70±0.76 %, 50.23±0.43 to 95.7±0.21 % and 52.76±0.23 to 98.82±0.42% respectively, of these, the maximum activities surpassed the n-propyl gallate (91.31 %) and EDTA (98.05 %). Similarly, urease was also inhibited (33 to 95.23%) by all extracts. All extracts were also caused paralysis followed by subsequent death (13.5/26.87 to 39/60.06 min) of P. posthuma, of these methanolic extract from M. indica was least than that by albendazole (30.45/52 min) and piperazine citrate (14.35/36 min). The results provide scientific basis for traditional use of these extracts as affordable strategies for treatments of infectious, inflammatory and degenerative diseases, caused by bacteria, fungi, free radicals, urease and helminths.
Productive and reproductive performance of goats as affected by L-tyrosine supplement. 1- Sexual activity and reproductive performance.

Sixty Zaraibi does aged 2-4 years and weighed 35-40 kg were used to define the oral administration influence of L-tyrosine on ovarian activities and reproductive performance. Does were randomly assigned to three equal groups (20 each). The first group (G1): was kept as a control (without L-tyrosine treatment). The second (G2) and third (G3) groups were received oral dose of L-tyrosine at levels 1.0 and 1.5gm / 10 kg live body weight, respectively. L-tyrosine was given one week before the beginning of breeding season.
On the Link between Foreign Aid and Growth in Developing Countries

Objectives: This study aims to highlight some of the main debates on the aid-growth nexus from theoretical and empirical perspectives. Prior Work: Despite the intense debate on whether aid works for growth, the increasing trends of aid flows to developing countries motivates this study to revisit these debates. Approach: This study uses a detailed survey of theoretical and empirical literature on the aid-growth nexus. Results: This review finds that the aid-growth nexus is the most empirically researched area, and yet evidence remains inconsistent and controversial. Two lines of debate are identified, namely aid effectiveness (aid proponents) and aid ineffectiveness (aid opponents). While aid proponents argue that aid positively affects growth, aid opponents find that aid either has a negative or null impact on growth. Implications: Contrary to scholarly debates, the common belief among donors is that the effect of aid on growth is positive and aid flows to the productive/economic sectors are more growth-enhancing. Thus, aid-financing decisions by donors and policymakers should take this aspect into account. Value: Besides exploring the debates, this review discusses the reasons behind the inconsistent evidence on the aid-growth nexus and further highlights the relevant methodological approaches to address this problem, which is mostly aid endogeneity.
A Qualitative Analysis of the Support and Conflicts of the Novice-Expert School Teachers

Novice-expert school teachers’ conflicts and support significantly contribute to the working relationship, teaching performance and retention. The present study aims to phenomenologically analyze novice-expert school teachers’ experiences of mutual support and conflicts and how it helps their professional development. Seven expert and seven novice teachers were purposively selected from private and public schools from a district located in Punjab, Pakistan, who were interviewed to gain an insight into the phenomenon. The collected data were transcribed and analyzed employing thematic analysis guided by the selected qualitative approach. It was revealed from the themes and sub-themes that novice teachers get support from the expert teachers, and they developed self-confidence and techniques to manage a classroom, solve students’ problems and adjust themselves in the school successfully. The study implies that the conflicts between novice and experienced teachers can be resolved through promoting mutual understanding, cooperation, and communication. • Vol. VI, No. I (Winter 2021)
A comparison of pain and disability scores in different grades of knee OA before and after low level laser therapy (LLLT)

Introduction: Osteoarthritis of knee (KOA) is the most common cause of morbidity in the elderly. As the knee joint is involved in weight- bearing, aging causes wear and tear of cartilages in the knee joint resulting in degenerative changes. Kellgren-Lawrence grading of knee OA are described according to the findings noted on the X-ray of Knee Joint. Low-level laser therapy in the management of knee osteoarthritis. The assessment of pain and disability in subjects with grade II and grade III KOA before and after the low-level laser therapy was done using the questionnaires. Materials and Methods: Forty-five Subjects who are symptomatic and who had radiological criteria based on Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) grade II and III were included in the study. Visual analog scale (VAS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) and Lequesne index of pain and disability was used before and after low level laser therapy in the subjects of the study. Results: There was no statistical difference between the grade II and grade III KOA for VAS, WOMAC scores. However, there was statistically significant difference in Lequesne index scores between the grade III KOA participants (p = 0.027) not for grade II KOA. Conclusion: Lequesne index had a smaller number of question when compared to WOMAC and more specific questions when compared to VAS. The questionnaire is specific to assessment of progression of functional status of the individual in grade III knee OA. Keywords: Low Level laser therapy, Knee osteoarthritis, Visual analog scale, Kellgren-Lawrence grade.
THE IMPACT OF OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE ON THE INDICATOR OF FINANCIAL DISTRESS IN INDONESIAN COMPANIES ANNITHER

The increase in bankruptcy cases and delaying debt repayment by 16.43 percent during the year of 2015 to 2017 reinforced the importance of having good corporate governance to avoid this issue. This study aims to delve into the effect of ownership structures on the risk of financial distress in 421 companies (except financial institutions) in the period from 2012 to 2017. The types of ownership that are being examined are Institutional Ownership, Insider Ownership, Government Ownership, and Foreign Ownership. This study uses OLS Driscoll-Kraay standard error panel data regression. The results of this study shows that Institutional Ownership has a positive relationship to financial distress which is caused by the tendency of Institutional investors to conduct passive monitoring. Inversely, foreign ownership and government ownership have been proven to have a negative relationship with the risk of financial distress. This was caused by the capability of the foreign investors to do bettermonitoring activities and maintain the ultimate shareholder’s company in their home country. Furthermore, the presence of merah putih shares allows the government to have absolute voting power. This research intends to provide new business perspectives to companies, investors, regulators, creditors, and other stakeholders for economic decisionmaking purposes.
Chia Biofortification With Lithium Sources and Doses Applied by Foliar Fertilization

Lithium (Li) is an element considered essential for humans, however, low concentrations in soil, water and food have caused low consumption by the world population. -----------------------------------------------------------------------* Corresponding author. American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences (ASRJETS) (2021) Volume 75, No 1, pp 121-137 122 Consequently, fertilization via lithium leaf to increase its concentration in food employing biofortification is an alternative, given the growing health problems in the population caused by low intakes of this trace element. Thus, the objective was to evaluate doses and sources of lithium, applied by foliar fertilization in the development and productivity of chia, in the south of the state of Tocantins. The experiment was carried out at the Federal University of Tocantins, Campus de Gurupi, in the agricultural year 2016/17 in pots with 8dm containing a dystrophic red-yellow Latosol, with a clay texture, in a randomized block design, in a factorial scheme 5x2, with four replicates. The first factor was constituted by five doses (0, 10, 20, 30 and 40 g ha) and the second factor by two sources of Li (lithium hydroxide LiOH and lithium sulfate Li2SO4). Two applications were carried out by foliar fertilization, the first at 75 and the second at 95 days after transplanting. At 120 days, the characteristics of plant height, the height of the upper stem, stem diameter, bunch length, number of bunches and after harvest (145 days), the weight of a thousand grains, grain yield and Li content were evaluated in the grains. The supply via Li leaf through LiOH and Li2SO4 sources promoted the biofortification of chia grains. The highest concentrations of Li in the grains were obtained with the application of 29.2 and 31.8 g ha of LiOH and Li2SO4, respectively. The best responses in cluster length, thousand-grain mass and pH were obtained using LiOH. Regardless of the source, doses of lithium above 35 g ha promote a reduction in the morphological and agronomic characteristics evaluated in the culture of chia.
Antecedents of the Adoption of the New Mobile Payment System in Sudan

The technological improvement in the area of telecommunication and the growing use of smartphones around the world has facilitated the purchase and payment transaction via mobile phone. This emerging mode of payment provides flexibility and convenience to consumers without trouble. This paper proposes a model consisting of several factors to investigate the factors that have influenced the adoption of mobile payment in Sudan. An online questionnaire was utilized to collect data from 453 valid samples, which were obtained from M-Gorooshi, Hassa, and mobile Cash customers in Sudan. SPSS was used for analyzing the collected data, the statistical analysis showed that technical culturation is the most significant behavioral intention factor, followed by facilitating conditions. Additionally, the multi-group analyses' outcomes indicate that the relative advantage of the behavioral intention depends on gender, age, and education.
Using autoethnographic reflections to heal: Walking out of depression, anxiety and stress

Depression, anxiety and stress have been regarded as common symptoms of those who have being under severe pressure in careers. A long-term career pressure could result in professional’s mental health and wellbeing. Motivated by a group of female life writing members, I have experimented myself in recollecting and recalling my negative and emotional experiences in a female migrant ‘betweener’ journey. This explorative and reflective writing experience provided me with ample opportunities to reflect, ponder and mirror myself as a girl, female teacher and academic staff. In this paper, I explore how I use autoethnography as a research method to write about myself through expressing my anger, depression, anxiety and frustration, as a therapeutic method. Writing from the standpoint of a female academic who was suggested to visit career counsellor, I revisited my diaries and chose the diary excerptions upon my emotional moments, negative experiences and fear in my life, through the sharing with writing members. My experience could be informed as an evidence-based medical approach to provide the first-hand data for my career counsellor. As such, I use members’ actual names, locations, and events in the article.
Potassium chloride fertilization of potatoes: nutrient uptake rate and tuber yield of cultivars Ágata and Atlantic

Potassium (K) is the nutrient taken up in the greatest quantity by the potato plant. Obtaining information about the relationship between tuber yield and K application rate allows improvements in fertilizer use efficiency. We aimed to evaluate the variation in potassium fertilizer doses in uptake rate of other nutrients and in potato tuber yield. The experiments were carried out in Unaí-MG testing cultivars Ágata and Atlantic and in Mucugê-BA evaluating cultivar Ágata. The experimental design used was randomized blocks. We studied the rates of 0; 70; 110; 220, and 450 kg ha-1 K2O. The increase in K rate reduced the levels of S, Ca, Mg and B in Atlantic-Unaí, Ca, Mg, Zn and B in Ágata-Unaí and S, Fe and B in Ágata-Mucugê. The cultivar Atlantic-Unaí did not respond to the increase of potassium fertilizer dose, with a total of 32.3 to 37 t ha-1. Cultivars Ágata-Unaí and ÁgataMucugê responded to rates estimated at 225 and 166 kg ha-1 K2O with the highest productivities of 53.9 and 56.2 t ha-1, respectively.
Photometric Study of Open Star Clusters SAI 102 and SAI103

The photometrical parameters of two open star clusters SAI 201 and SAI 201 were studied using the nearinfrared region JHKs data. The cluster center has been estimated for SAI 102 (α= 09 h 05 m 39.7824 s and δ =-37 ⸰ 52ʹ 29.388 ʹʹ ) and for SAI 103(α= 09 h 07 m 31.75 s and δ=-47 ⸰ 44 ʹ 21.41 ʹʹ ). The astrophysical parameters (reddening, distance, age, etc) hade been obtained from the Color Magnitude Diagram (CMD) for each cluster. The distance from the Sun for these clusters are between 1300 and 2750pc, while the logs (age) for SAI 102 and SAI 103 are 9.7 and 9.4, respectively. Finally, the luminosity and mass functions of these clusters are estimated. The total masses of SAI 102 and SAI 103 are 317.0749 Mʘ and 490.73 Mʘ, respectively, while the mass function slop values were -2.366 and -3.434 for SAI 102 and SAI 103, respectively.