Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Microbial contamination Load of Hatching Eggs in Butaleja, Eastern Uganda

The continued malnutrition and poverty challenges in the poor rural households of Uganda have led to adoption of the policy on modernization of agriculture from subsistence to commercial production as a strategic intervention. As such, the poultry industry has received much attention because of its short generation interval, high rate of productivity, limited land demand, low economic values, minimal cultural/ religious taboos, and manure which complements crop-livestock subsystems. As a result, the sector has evolved with emergence of innovative hatchery technologies. Hatchability and chick quality problems are emerging concerns in hatcheries under village production system. Microbial infection critically influences hatchability and quality of chicks in hatcheries. The objective of this study was to determine microbial contaminations in hatching eggs and predict the effect on hatchability in Butaleja district of Uganda. Experimental and descriptive survey tools were employed. Results reveal that, important microbial contaminants in hatching eggs included Escherichia coli , Proteus, Pseudomonas aerogenous , Staphylococcus aureus and fungal microbes. Prevalence evaluation of the microbes showed the following; Escherichia coli (19%), fungi (3%), Proteus (2%), Pseudomonas aerogenous (9%) and Staphylococcus aureus (18%) on outer shell surface and Pseudomonas aerogenous (4%) and Staphylococcus aureus (4%) inside the egg. The key risk factors identified were associated with location of the farm, breed type, poor farm hygiene, prolonged egg storage days, lack of laying nests and predominance of free-range system. It is important to implement farmers' education campaigns to disseminate knowledge and skills on modern poultry production and management practices together with improvement of local breed to adopt the new innovation.
Low levels of negative health and social outcomes among non-treatment heroin users in Glasgow (Scotland): Evidence for controlled heroin use?

Objectives. This longitudinal study focused on 126 long-term heroin users who had never been in specialist treatment for use of any drug. The primary aim of the study was to assess whether this ‘hidden’ population resembled heroin users identified with drug treatment agencies, or alternatively, to test whether heroin could indeed be used in a controlled, non-intrusive fashion for an extended period of time. Design and methods. Recruitment was achieved through chain-referred purposive sampling methods, and data was collected through two semi-structured interviews. 67% of participants were re-recruited for follow-up. Results. Participants had levels of occupational status and educational achievement comparable to that in the general UK population, and considerably higher than typically found in heroin research. At the conclusion of the study, six participants had entered treatment. While there was evidence of intensive risky patterns of drug use among the sample, there was equal evidence for planned, controlled patterns of use. Some drugrelated negative health and social outcomes had occurred on a lifetime basis, but ongoing problems were rare, and heroin was not a significant predictor in either context. In contrast to typical samples of heroin users, high levels of negative health and social outcomes did not appear to be inevitable within this sample. Frequency of heroin use was predicted by attributional items, indicating the importance of psychological factors in drug use and addiction. Conclusions. Drug research should more fully incorporate previously hidden populations to more fully inform theory and practice. The pharmacological properties of specific substances should not be assumed to inevitably lead to addictive and destructive patterns of drug use. It is customary to describe the effects of specific psychoactive substances with the assumption that these drugs affect different people in the same way. The pharmacology of psychoactive drugs is complex, but their chemical and neurological effects can be defined and explained (Wise, 1990). Confusion can arise, however, when the chemistry and physical effects of drugs are equated with a capacity intrinsic to these drugs to affect human experience and behaviour in a consistent and predictable way (Davies, 1992;
Tolerability and activity of combinations of the PI3Kδ inhibitor idelalisib (GS-1101) with rituximab and/or bendamustine in patients with previously treated, indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma (iNHL): Updated results from a phase I study.

8500 Background: PI3K-delta signaling is critical for activation, proliferation and survival of B cells, and is hyperactive in many B-cell malignancies. Idelalisib is a first-in-class, selective, oral inhibitor of PI3Kδ that has shown considerable monotherapy activity in recurrent iNHL (Kahl, ICML 2011), as well as combination therapy (Fowler, ASCO 2012). Methods: This phase I study evaluated the activity of continuous (48 weeks) idelalisib (Id), 100/150 mg BID, in combination with rituximab (R) (375 mg/m2 weekly x 8 doses) (Id+R), with bendamustine (B) (90 mg/m2 x 2, for 6 cycles) (Id+B), or in combination with R (375 mg/m2 monthly x 6) and B (90 mg/m2 x 2), for 6 cycles (Id+BR). Investigators assessed response according to standard criteria (Cheson 2007). Patients who continued to benefit were able to enroll on an extension study. Results: Study enrolled 78 pts with relapsed/refractory iNHL, with 34 (44%) pts continuing on treatment in the ongoing extension protocol. The 3 cohorts included Id+R (N=30), .
The Effects of Gendered Stressors on Female Construction Workers' Occupational Health and Safety: A Re-Analysis of Qualitative Data

The consequences of occupational stressors in today’s rapidly changing work culture and environment are critical issues for the occupational safety and health field. Previous literature suggests that a variety of health and safety problems are related to adverse working conditions, but little attention has been given to exploring how genderrelated stressors might influence the occupational health and safety of female construction workers. For the research described here I conducted a secondary analysis of 9 in-depth interviews collected by Goldenhar and Sweeney (1996) looking for evidence of gender-specific stressors affecting female construction worker’s safe work practices. I also evaluated the conceptual fit of the 1988 Occupational Stress Indicator model of Cooper, Sloan and Williams. I argue that gendered stressors can not be extracted from the general stressors associated with certain occupations and that gendered stressors are more apparent in some occupational sources of stressors than others. I also argue that the construction industry must feminize to a certain extent since gender is embedded in all the dimensions of occupational stress wherever women work in traditionally male dominant industries.
The Predictive Value of Pretreatment 18-F-FDG-PET-CT in Locally Advanced Nasopharyngeal Cancer Patients Treated Definitively with Induction Chemotherapy Followed by Concurrent Chemo-Radiotherapy

Background: We investigated the relationship of standardized uptake values (SUVs) to radiobiological parameters, such a 25 s tumor control probability (TCP), to allow for quantitative prediction of tumor response based on SUVs from 18F fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) before and after treatment for esophageal cancer. Methods: We analyzed data from 20 esophageal cancer patients treated with chemoradiotherapy (CRT) followed by surgery. Tumor pathologic response to CRT was assessed in surgical specimens. Patients underwent 18F-FDG PET imaging before and after CRT. Rigid image registration was performed between both images. Because TCP in a heterogeneous tumor is a function of average cell survival, we modeled TCP as a function of <SUVR>, a possible surrogate for average cell survival (<SUVR>=<SUVafter/SUVbefore>). TCP was represented by a sigmoid function with two parameters: SUVR50, the <SUVR> at which TCP=0.5, and γ50, the slope of the curve at SUVR50. The two parameters and their confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated using the maximum-likelihood method. The correlation between SUV before CRT and SUV change <SUVbefore – SUVafter> was also studied. Results: A TCP model as a function of SUV before and after treatment was developed for esophageal cancer patients. The maximum-likelihood estimate of SUVR50 was 0.47 (90% CI, 0.30-0.61) and for γ50was 1.62 (90% CI, 0-4.2). High initial SUV and larger metabolic response (larger <SUVbefore –SUVafter>) were correlated, and this correlation was stronger among responders. Conclusions: Our TCP model indicates that <SUVafter/SUVbefore> is a possible surrogate for cell survival in esophageal cancer patients. Although CIs are large as a result of the small patient sample, parameters for a TCP curve can be derived and an individualized TCP can be calculated for future patients. Initial SUV does not predict response, whereas a correlation is found between surrogates for initial tumor burden and cell kill during therapy. J o u r n a l o f N uc lea r M edicine & Riatio n T h e r a p y ISSN: 2155-9619 Journal of Nuclear Medicine & Radiation Therapy Citation: Guerrero M, Tan S, Lu W (2014) Radiobiological Modeling Based on 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography Data for Esophageal Cancer. J Nucl Med Radiat Ther 5: 190. doi:10.4172/2155-9619.1000190
Corporate Social Responsibility-Financial performance relationship in firms: A Review

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a self-regulatory mechanism with the help of which a business enterprise monitors and ensures its compliance with law and socio-ethical standards.it involves going beyond the interests of the firm and focussing on social good. It involves a positive impact of a business on all its stakeholders which include communities, investors, employees and customers. The increasing involvement of companies in social activities has led to the emergence of Corporate Social Responsibility as a widely researched area at the global level. Also, the CSRfinancial performance relation is being widely studied around the world. This paper aims to review the literature pertaining to the relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility and financial performance. The study conducted a review for the literature available for the time period 1988-2016. Different empirical research papers with different research criteria and methodologies employed were reviewed for the said period. The results revealed mixed results as some show a positive, some show negative and some show no relationship between the variables included in the study.
Influence of Social Media Usage on Self-Image and Academic Performance among Senior Secondary School Students in Ilorin- West Local Goverment, Kwara State

This study was designed to find out the influence of social media usage on self-image and academic performance among senior secondary school students in Ilorin-West Local Government, Kwara State. The study used ex-post factor design. Purposive and simple random samplings were used to select the sample. Four senior secondary schools with a total population of 1,660 and a sample size of 310 students were drawn and used for the study. Two questionnaires were used for the study: Social Media, Self-Image Questionnaire [SMSQ] and English Language and Mathematics Test [EMT]. Three research hypotheses were raised and tested. Pearson r and t-test, tools were used for the statistical analysis. The result shows that there is positive correlation between social media usage and self-image. The finding shows there is no correlation between social media usage and academic performance. The result also shows significant difference between male and female in social media usage. Recommendations were that: Students should be conscious of the time they spend on social media sites in order to have more time for their classroom activities and homework. Teachers should encourage the students to expend some meaningful hours on social media sites so as to make friends that would help increase their selfimage.
‘LEGALISING THE ILLEGAL’ INTERROGATING THE POLICY THAT ALLOWS PREGNANT SCHOOL GIRLS TO GO FOR MATERNITY LEAVE AND COME BACK TO SCHOOL. A CASE OF SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN GWANDA DISTRICT

The study sought to assess the perceptions of key stakeholders on the desirability and functionality of the policy on pregnant school girls. The study was motivated by the contentious nature of the policy based on the need to achieve gender equality between the boy and the girl child while at the same time diverting from the norm. The study was anchored on the critical theory which focuses on human emancipation through self-examination and self –discovery among other life processes. The study used the qualitative approach, where parents, teachers, heads of schools and students were purposively sampled and interviewed. The study revealed that the policy is achieving its intended objectives of keeping the girl child in school but is susceptible to abuse by the intended beneficiaries. The study recommends that more education should be given to the key stakeholders on the policy and that more research be done on the area in as it is a prime area as far educational policies are concerned.
International Journal of Current Research in

The medicinal plant Solanum nigrum L. , popularly known as black nightshade belongs to the family Solanaceae was selected for preliminary phytochemical screening of secondary metabolites. Phytochemical constituents like alkaloids, flavonoids, carbohydrates and phytosterols were analyzed. The alkaloids in black fruited and orange fruited variants of Solanum nigrum was found to 48.61 ± 0.83 mg/g 35.65 ± 0.95 mg/g respectively. The present study suggest that Solanum nigrum variants might be a source of large amount of alkaloids. The results tend to confirm the popular use of the plant. Accepted: 20 April 2017 Available Online: 06 May 2017
A SINGLE OBSERVATIONAL CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY OF NAILFOLD CAPILLAROSCOPIC PATTERNS IN CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISORDERS

Introduction: Capillaroscopy is a non-invasive diagnostic technique designed to evaluate small vessels of the microcirculation[1]. Nailfold capillaries were first observed in the 17th century with primitive magnifying equipment, and in the early 19th century the first associations between inflammation and capillary alterations were made. Maurice Raynauds th in the first decade of 20 century established a direct link between capillary abnormalities and certain medical conditions.
On-Call Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon and the Role of the Emergency Room Physician

The emergency department (ED) is an especially challenging environment in which to consistently make accurate and timely diagnoses, as mistaken or delayed diagnoses can produce severe adverse outcomes to the patient. In addition, missed diagnoses in the ED are of particular concern for the emergency clinician as it became one of the most prevalent type of malpractice claim in many countries [1].
Impact of primary tumor stage on survival following resection of metachronous liver and/or lung metastases in colorectal cancer.

3557 Background: Resection of isolated liver and/or lung metastases in patients (pts) with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) offers a chance at long-term survival. Multiple prognostic models have been developed to predict outcomes following resection, but the role of primary tumor stage remains controversial, contributing to a recent debate regarding the impact of stage on the value of routine pt follow-up. Methods: Consecutive pts with resected liver and/or lung metastases following prior therapy for an early stage CRC entered into a comprehensive, prospective database between 2000 and 2014 were identified. Cox regression analysis was performed to examine the impact of initial tumor stage on overall survival. Results: 867 pts with metachronous mCRC were identified; median follow-up was 40.1 months. 215 (25%) had undergone liver and/or lung resection, including 21 with initial stage I CRC, 53 with stage II colon cancer (CC), 70 with stage III CC and 71 with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). 5-year .
Granulomatous Inflammation: A Comparative Study Using Special Stains on FNAC Smears

Background: Tuberculosis is the most common infectious disease in the developing countries. Inspite of newer modalities for diagnosis and treatment million of people are still suffering and dying from this disease. Many diagnostic tests are devised for its detection including FNAC. This study was designed to discuss the role of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology using special stains in classifying and diagnosing the cause of granulomatous inflammation in patients diagnosed to have granulomatous inflammation on FNAC. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was done on 200 cases of granulomatous inflammation consistent with tuberculosis diagnosed on fine needle aspiration cytology at the Department of Pathology, of Cure Surgical Hospital & Research Center, Solan, H.P, India. All FNAC aspirates showing granulomatous inflammation on light microscopy with Hematoxylin & Eosin staining were subjected to special stains, like ZN, GMS, and PAS. Cases positive for AFB on ZN stain and fungus on GMS/PAS were noted down along with their frequency and percentages. Results: One hundred and four cases (52%) of AFB positive smears were reported in granulomatous inflammation while only 4% cases of fungus were reported down. Cervical lymph nodes were the most commonly involved site (81%), and females were affected more (55%) than males. Most cases of AFBpositive smears were associated with caseation necrosis (96%). Conclusion: Special stains should be done on all granulomatous inflammation cases seen on FNAC for confirmation of TB and ruling out other infectious causes. Introduction Tuberculosis is one of the most ancient disease of mankind and has co-evolved with human for many thousand of years or perhaps for several million years [1] . The global burden of TB remains enormous, mainly because of poor control in S-E Asia, subSaharan Africa and Eastern Europe and because of high rates of Mycobacterium TB & HIV coinfection in some African countries [2] . In spite of newer modalities for diagnosis and treatment of TB, Unfortunately, millions of people are still suffering and dying from this disease. TB is one of the top 3 infectious killing disease in the www.jmscr. igmpublication.org Impact Factor 5.84 Index Copernicus Value: 83.27 ISSN (e)-2347-176x ISSN (p) 2455-0450 DOI: https://dx.doi. org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i5.145
THE EFFECT OF IMPLEMENTING GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANC E PRINCIPLES ON FRAUD PREVENTION

The purpose of the study was to determine the magni tude of the influence of the application of the pri nciples of good corporate governance to the prevention of frau d s rveys in the BUMN banking sector in the city of Palembang. Data collection methods used in this study were intervie w t chniques, questionnaires, and documentation. Th e data analysis method used in this study is quantitative and quali tative analysis. The sample in this study was the B UMN Banking Sector in Palembang City with 32 respondents. The results of he study indicate that the principles of good c rporate governance (X) have a positive and significant effect on the p r vention of fraud (Y). The results of partial test s conducted indicate that the hypothesis proposed the application of the pri nciples of good corporate governance (X) has an eff ect on prevention of fraud (Y).
Diagnosis and Laboratory Features

Diagnosis 249 Laboratory Features 250 Glucosylceramide and Ceramide 251 Lysosome-Associated Membrane Proteins and Saposins 251 Cholesterol 252 Clotting Factors 252 Hydrolases 253 Chitotriosidase 254 Cytokines and Soluble Proteins 255 Chemokine CCL18 256 Ferritin 257 Immunoglobulins 257 Parameters of Bone Metabolism 258 Clinical Applications of Biochemical Markers 259 Screening 259 Assessment of Disease Burden and Monitoring of Therapy 260 Ongoing Search for Additional Surrogate Markers of Gaucher Disease 261 References 262
THE OCCURRENCE OF GASTRIC LESIONS IN SLAUGHTERED PIGS AT THE KUMASI ABATTOIR, GHANA

Information on the occurrence of gastric lesions in pigs in Ghana is lacking in literature. This study was designed as a preliminary investigation to determine the occurrence and pattern of gastric lesion in pigs in Ghana. Ante-mortem animal assessment and post-slaughter stomach evaluation were conducted on 75 pigs out of a total of 694 slaughtered between October, 2014 and March, 2015 at the Kumasi abattoir. The gross lesions observed on the gastric mucosa were graded using standard technique. Stomach contents were assessed and tissue sections were used for histopathology evaluation. The data obtained were cross tabulated and analyzed using Chi -square and One-way ANOVA. Significance was determined at p < 0.05. The prevalence of gastric lesions in the sampled population was 25.3% while the non-glandular stomach ( pars oesophagea ) and glandular had a prevalence of 17.3% and 21.3% respectively. The predominant lesions observed were epithelial changes in the pars oesophagea and ulcers in glandular region of the stomach. Epithelial changes were restricted to the non-glandular region and it affected 8 (42.1%) of the stomachs with lesions. Erosions and ulceration were observed in the pars oesophagea and glandular stomach while mucosa damage was restricted to the glandular stomach. Lesions were observed in the two breeds studied and the stomach contents of the pigs were mostly finely grounded compounded feed, millet/maize chaff or cassava based feed. Histopathological evaluation of gastric mucosa tissues revealed erosion, multifocal ulcerations with occasional presence of silver staining micro-organisms. There was no significant association between breed, age, sex and occurrence of gastric lesions in pigs. Stomach content volume and feed type were identified as risk factors. Evidence of stomach infection with spirochetes was also observed. Our findings reveal the occurrence of gastric lesions in pigs in Ghana and its associated risk factors. It is therefore recommended that stake-holders should adopt on-farm and abattoir periodic monitoring of the condition as well as improved animal welfare and hygiene practices both on farm and in transit.
Screening of Antimicrobial Activity of Alcoholic & Aqueous Extract of Some Indigenous Plants

Plants known to possess several antimicrobial compounds are used in all traditional medicine. Our study was to screen the leaf extracts of Aloe vera, Datura stromonium, pongamia pinnata, Lantona camara , Calotropis procera. These plants were collected and aqueous and alcoholic extracts were prepared by decoction and hot percolation process. Microbes for study are staphylococcus, E.coli and Aspergillus species. They were isolated from different sources and identified by morphological and chemical tests. Different dilutions of the test drugs were prepared with saline and by using turbidity method MIC was found and anti fungal activity by spore germination method. Alcoholic extracts displayed higher antibacterial and anti fungal activity than aqueous extract. Results concluded that Aloevera had the highest and strong activity against S.aureus and E.coli. Lanata camara does not show anti bacterial and anti fungal activity. Pongamia pinnata aqueous extract showed better anti E.coli activity than its alcoholic extract. Datura stramonium showed better activity against staphylococcus aureus & showed little anti Aspergillus activity. Calotropis procera showed antibacterial activity against Staphyloccus aureus & E.coli and does not showed anti Aspergillus activity. © 2011 IGJPS. All rights reserved