Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
MULTI-ELEMENT CONTENT AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF HONEY SAMPLES COLLECTED FROM BAYBURT, TURKEY

The aim of this study was to determine the plant sources, physicochemical properties, element content and antimicrobial effects of honey samples collected from 10 different regions of the province of Bayburt, Turkey. The melissopalynological analysis showed that the pollen samples of 67 plant taxa belonged to 34 plant families in honey samples and were found with different rates and TPN-10 values was found between 16024 and 90126. In addition to these, the amount of ash was between 0.13% and 0.32%, the electrical conductivity value was between 0.36 and 0.69 mS/cm, the moisture content was between 16.1% and 18.9% and the fructose/glucose ratio was between 0.92 and 1.18. As a result of physicochemical analysis, it was determined that the data obtained were in compliance with the standard values defined in by the Turkish Food Codex Communiqué on Honey (No: 2012/58). Elemental analysis performed with ICP-MS showed that the K element was the highest (261.34-1863.05 mg/kg) in all honey samples in total among the 42 elements. In addition to these, the antimicrobial effects of honey samples and minimum inhibition concentration values (MIC) were determined by the agar well diffusion (AWD) method and and microbroth dilution method respectively.
Dexmedetomidine combined with ropivacaine in ultrasound-guided tranversus abdominis plane block improves postoperative analgesia and recovery following laparoscopic colectomy

The present prospective, double blind, randomized clinical study was designed to evaluate whether dexmedetomidine (Dex) combined with ropivacaine for tranversus abdominis plane (TAP) block could improve analgesic quality and duration, and promote recovery following laparoscopic colectomy. Following induction of anesthesia, ultrasound-guided bilateral TAP block was performed in 60 patients scheduled for elective laparoscopic colectomy with either 20 ml of 0.375% ropivacaine plus 2 ml normal saline 0.9% (R group), or 20 ml of 0.375% ropivacaine plus 2 ml Dex (0.5 µg/kg) (RD group). Visual analogue scale (VAS) score for pain, sedation level, length of hospital stay (LOS), and bowel function recovery time and associated complications were recorded. Overall patient satisfaction with postoperative pain management was also assessed. The hemodynamic variables were not significantly different between the two groups during the surgery. However, the duration of analgesia was significantly longer in the RD group compared with the R group (P<0.05). VAS scores at 1, 2, 6 and 12 h following surgery were significantly decreased in the RD group compared with those in the R group (P<0.05). There was no significant difference in sedation level between the two groups. Notably, postoperative nausea and vomiting in the RD group was significantly decreased compared with those in the R group in the first 24 h (P<0.05). There were no serious adverse events in any group. Furthermore, 90.0 and 66.7% patients were satisfied with the postoperative pain management in the RD group and R group, respectively. The postoperative first bowel movement time was significantly shorter in the RD group compared with the R group (P<0.05). However, the LOS was not significantly different between the two groups. In conlusion, the addition of Dex to ropivacaine could significantly improve the analgesic quality and duration of TAP block, which in turn promotes recovery following laparoscopic colectomy.
Desarda technique versus Lichtenstein repair for inguinal hernia in tertiary care centre: a prospective study

Inguinal hernia is a public health problem. They are as a result of raised intra-abdominal pressure due to chronic constipation, chronic cough or due to straining while micturition. Several techniques have been employed in the treatment of inguinal hernias since Bassini first described his method in 1887. The techniques range from tissue-repairs such as modified Bassini or Shouldice, to tension-free hernioplasty that involve the use of a mesh implant. Over the past 20 years hernia surgery has become increasingly more complex not only due to the introduction of novel endoscopic but also conventional techniques.
The effect of a feed additive supplemented with porcine plasma protein on growth performance and selected biochemical indices of nursing piglets

The aim of this study was to evaluate the health state, performance, and selected serum biochemical indices in nursing piglets after supplementation of a feed additive containing porcine plasma protein in comparison to the control group fed a standard pre-starter feed mixture. The study was carried out in the conditions of industrial farming. Four sows of the Large White swine breed with their litters were included in the study. Piglets were homogenously distributed into control (22) and experimental (24) groups according to weight and sex. Piglets in both groups suckled their mothers' milk. In addition, piglets in the experimental group were also fed a feed supplemented by porcine plasma protein (5%), starting on the third day post partum, whereas piglets in the control group were offered a standard pre-starter feed mixture. We recorded average daily weight gains calculated per the 27-day trial, and body weight at weaning. Clinical findings, mortality, and selected biochemical indices of protein (total immunoglobulins, total protein, albumin, creatinine, urea), and energy (glucose, total cholesterol, total lipids) metabolism were assessed as well. Results of the study showed a significant difference (P < 0.01) in average daily weight gains in the experimental group compared to the control group (0.245 kg and 0.177 kg, respectively). Addition of plasma protein in the experimental group also resulted in a significantly higher serum concentration of total immunoglobulins, total protein and creatinine, and a significantly lower concentration of urea and albumin in this group compared to the control group at weaning.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ISSUES IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR: BOARD PERSPECTIVE AND PECULIARITIES

Fatoumata Binta Maci Bah mariamatimbi@yahoo.com School of Biological Engineering and Life Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China ABSTRACT Goal: The objective of the paper is to extend the discussions on corporate governance to the public sector and examine good governance from a Ghanaian institutional context. Design / Methodology / Approach: Literature is based on relevant theoretical concepts and seven explanatory variables of corporate governance. Primary data was abstained through structured questionnaires administered to public servants from the Ministries, Departments and Agencies– MDA’s in Accra. Ordinary Least Square multiple regression was employed to analyze a total valid sample of 568. The findings represent the opinions of board of directors, internal auditors, senior management and employees. Results: The empirical result shows that audit committees, leadership, board effectiveness, accountability and directors’ qualification are strong determinants of good governance in public organizations. However, board size has no impact on good governance when board independence is negative. There is evidence that international corporate governance principles are reasonably visible without any significant deviations. Limitation of the investigation: The study is empirically limited with the absence of key variables such as corruption, ethnicity and tribal politics in public organizations in Ghana. These are major factors associated with institutional governance in developing countries. Practical implications: The study observed a negative relationship between board independence and good governance attributed to lack of board diversity. The study implies that gender balanced boards composed of higher ratio of female directors could enhance decision-making and guarantee board effectiveness. Originality / Value: The study emphasizes that public and private organizations share almost similar governance indicators, considering the model estimation. There is evidence that corporate governance is gaining popularity in the public sector, a discussion that is often limited to the private sector. The study contributes to the limited existing findings on the subject from a Ghanaian institutional context. Finally, the results validate many empirical opinions about the negative relationship between good governance and board size from different institutional environments.
Self-Sensing Dual Push-Pull Solenoids using a Finite Dimension Flux-observer

Position feedback in a solenoid actuated system typically requires a position sensing device such as a Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT). The goal of self-sensing is to obtain position information directly from the electrical signals to the solenoid actuators, thus obviating the additional cost and footprint of a LVDT or another displacement sensing device. Such measurement is possible due to the position dependence of electrical inductance in the solenoids. This paper proposes a finite-dimensional nonlinear observer for the magnetic flux linkage for the solenoids. Once the flux linkage has been identified, the solenoid position can be determined via the position-inductance relationship. The algorithm has been adapted for actual solenoids modeled as a third-order system that includes two eddy current modes accurate up to 1024 Hz. Implementation on commercially low-cost solenoids (with 5mm stroke) has demonstrated RMS position accuracy up to 0.061mm. The ability to self-sense accurately can enable solenoids to be deployed at low-cost for many motion control applications besides hydraulic valves.
MicroRNA-24-3p inhibition prevents cell growth of vascular smooth muscle cells by targeting Bcl-2-like protein 11

Numerous reports have shown that dysfunction of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) serves a critical function in the development of cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease (CHD). microRNAs (miRNAs/miRs) have been reported to play important roles in regulating the function of VSMCs. The present study aimed to determine the role of miR-24-3p in VSMCs and to uncover the underlying mechanism. The expression of miR-24-3p in the peripheral blood samples of CHD patients was measured by reverse transcription-quantitative (RT-q)PCR. It was found that the level of miR-24-3p in the peripheral blood of patients with CHD was significantly upregulated compared with that in healthy controls. A dual luciferase reporter assay was performed to determine whether Bcl-2-like protein 11 (Bcl-2L11) was a target gene of miR-24-3p, and it was identified that Bcl-2L11 was a direct target of miR-24-3p. The mRNA level and protein expression of Bcl-2L11 in the peripheral blood of patients with CHD were measured by RT-qPCR and western blotting, respectively. The findings suggested that Bcl-2L11 was downregulated in the peripheral blood of patients with CHD. In addition, it was found that downregulation of miR-24-3p suppressed VSMC proliferation and promoted VSMC apoptosis, while the effects of the miR-24-3p inhibitor on cell viability and apoptosis were reversed by Bcl-2L11-small interfering (si)RNA. Additionally, downregulation of miR-24-3p increased the levels of Bcl-2L11, caspase-3 and Bax, and decreased Bcl-2 expression in VSMCs; these changes were abolished by Bcl-2L11-siRNA. In conclusion, the aforementioned results indicated that miR-24-3p was an important regulator in VSMC proliferation and apoptosis by targeting Bcl-2L11, which suggested that miR-24-3p might be a potential therapeutic target for the treatment of CHD.
Hemiarthroplasty in worst cases is better than inter- nal fixation in best cases of displaced femoral neck

Copyright© Taylor & Francis 2006. ISSN 1745–3674. Printed in Sweden – all rights reserved. DOI 10.1080/17453670610046271 Background Studies have shown that the degree of initial displacement and also comminution of the femoral calcar, size of the head and varus angulation are prognostic of failure in displaced femoral neck fracture. We have applied these radiographic criteria in order to select patients who would benefit from internal fixation as opposed to primary hemiarthroplasty, and this prospective study was conducted in order to monitor the results of this strategy. Methods 683 displaced fractures of the femoral neck were treated with internal fixation or primary hemiarthroplasty based on the proposed radiographic criteria in a prospective consecutive study, and the patients were followed for 1–6 years. We treated 228 fractures with internal fixation and 455 by bipolar hemiprosthesis. The choice of operation was based on clinical evaluation of the patient and assessment of the assumed healing potential of the fracture, as determined by radiographic evaluation. Revision and mortality were primary endpoints. Results 54 (24%) of the patients originally treated by osteosynthesis were revised, whereas 9 (2%) of the patients treated with hemiarthroplasty had revision surgery. There were no significant differences in mortality between the groups at 30, 120 or 365 days. Interpretation Even when treating only the fractures with the assumed best healing potential with internal fixation, the results are inferior to hemiarthroplasty.
Water-Soluble Pristine C60 Fullerenes Inhibit Liver Fibrotic Alteration and Prevent Liver Cirrhosis in Rats

Liver cirrhosis is an outcome of a wide range of liver chronic diseases. It is attributed to oxidative stress; therefore, antioxidant usage could be a promising treatment of that. So, exploring the impact of effective free radical scavenger pristine C60 fullerenes on liver fibrosis and cirrhosis and their ability to interact with main growth factor receptors involved in liver fibrogenesis was aimed to be discovered. We used N-diethylnitrosamine/carbon tetrachloride-induced simulations of rat liver fibrosis (10 weeks) and cirrhosis (15 weeks). Pristine C60 fullerene aqueous colloid solution (C60FAS) was injected daily at a dose of 0.25 mg/kg throughout the experiment. Liver morphology and functional and redox states were assessed. C60 fullerenes' ability to interact with epidermal, vasoendothelial, platelet-derived, and fibroblast growth factor receptors (EGFR, VEGFR, PDGFR, and FGFR, respectively) was estimated by computational modeling. We observed that C60FAS reduced the severity of fibrosis in fibrotic rats (0.75 vs. 3.0 points according to Ishak score), attenuated the hepatocyte injury, normalized elevated blood serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and mitigated oxidative stress manifestation in liver tissue restoring its redox balance. When applied to cirrhotic animals, C60FAS reduced connective tissue deposition as well (2.4 vs. 5.4 points according to Ishak score), diminished ALP and LDH (by 16% and 61%), and normalized conjugated and nonconjugated bilirubin, restoring the liver function. Altered liver lipid and protein peroxides and glutathione peroxidase activity were also leveled. Within a computer simulation, it was shown that C60 fullerenes can block hinge prohibiting ATP binding for EGFR and FGFR and thus blocking associated signal pathways. This ability in addition to their antioxidant properties may contribute to C60 fullerene's antifibrotic action. Thus, C60FAS may have a substantial therapeutic potential as an inhibitor of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis.
Management of nitrogen fertilization on agronomic and nutritional characteristics in second crop corn

Fertilization management, mainly nitrogen, is one of the factors that most directly affect corn grain yield. Nitrogen dynamics in the soil is quite complex and its main source currently used in corn production, the urea, undergo intense losses in its conventional form, mainly by volatilization and leaching. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the effect of forms, sources, and times of nitrogen application on the second crop corn. The experiment was conducted in 2016 in the Fundação Chapadão, Chapadão do Sul, MS, Brazil. The sources conventional urea, polymer-coated urea, and foliar N (8 treatments) were used as follows: control (without N addition), conventional urea (single in V3 and split in V3 and V6), polymer-coated urea (single in V3 and split in V3 and V6), conventional urea + foliar N (conventional urea in V6 and foliar in preflowering), polymer-coated urea + foliar N (polymer-coated urea in V6 and foliar in pre-flowering), and foliar N (split in V6 and pre-flowering). The variables stem diameter, ear index, ear length, number of grains per row, number of rows per ear, plant height, first ear height, leaf chlorophyll index, leaf N index, leaf values of Ca, Mg, Fe, Zn, Mn, and Cu, 100-grain weight, and grain yield were assessed. Nitrogen application in the form of conventional urea, polymer-coated urea, and foliar N (single or split) for second crop corn does not result in distinct benefits for the crop. Thus, attention should be paid to the commercialization of the product, which has prices established according to nitrogen forms, but without result, for example, in grain yield, which in fact will compose the producer income. The applied nitrogen form and mode of application were positive only to increase the contents of Ca, Mg, Zn, and Mn in the leaves of second crop corn. Ca was favored by the use of conventional urea and split conventional urea, Mg and Mn were only benefited by foliar N application, and Zn was benefited by the use of conventional urea, split conventional urea, conventional urea + foliar N, and polymer-coated urea+foliar N.
FREQUENCY, CLINICAL FEATURES AND RESPONSE TO TREATMENT OF INFECTED ASCITES AT AIN SHAMS UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS

Ascites is a common problem in patients with chronic liver disease. About 60% of patients with cirrhosis will develop ascites. Patients with chronic liver disease and cirrhosis frequently develop infections of the ascitic fluid. This study assessed the clinical profile of patients with ascitic fluid infection admitted to Tropical Medicine department at Ain Shams University hospitals. The cross-sectional study was conducted on 87 Egyptian patients with chronic liver disease and ascites over one year from June 2017 to May 2018 by collecting their clinical, laboratory and radiological data. The frequency of infected ascites among the studied patients with chronic liver disease and ascites was 31%. The main presenting symptom was abdominal pain (37%) and the most common clinical sign was lower limb edema (81%). The most frequently isolated micro-organism was E. coli detected in 7% of patients with infected ascites. Among the 27 patients with infected ascites, 12 patients responded to the 3rd generation cephalosporins, nine patients responded to Meropenem.
The Impact of Trade Facilitation on Export Performance in Six ASEAN Countries Period 2005- 2016

Trade Facilitation (TF) is a form of simplifying the process of international trade activities. The purpose of this study was to investigate how TF impacts on export performance in six ASEAN countries. Port efficiency, burden customs procedure and fixed- broadband are used to construct indicators for measuring TF. This study used 72 samples with a saturated sampling method. Data collection techniques used are non-participants and analysis technique used is panel data regression. The show estimate that TF reform improves export performance in six ASEAN countries. It means an increasing efficiency of TF can improve export performance. Partially, port efficiency and fixed broadband have a significant positive effect on export performance. This means, port efficiency as measured by the quality of infrastructure and a large number of people used fixed broadband subscription can improve export performance. Then for the burden customs procedure variable shows a significant negative effect on export performance. This happened because of the emergence of complicated exporters' views on online export procedures, due to the lack of socialization by the government. The availability of a good TF is the initial capital to dominate the international market and lead to an increase in exports.
COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT PHENOYPIC TESTS FOR IDENTIFICATION OF CANDIDA ISOLATED FROM ORAL CAVITY

Background and Objectives: Oral candidiasis is one of the most common fungal infections affecting the oral mucosa. Candida genus is comprised of numerous species amongst which C.albicans is the commonest followed by C. dubliniensis. Interest has been increased towards identifying the non-albicans resistant to antifungal drugs. Various techniques are developed for species identification such as traditional, rapid, molecular and automated methods. These methods have their own advantages and limitations. Though the traditional methods are complex, time consuming, they are simple and economical as well. Hence this study was conducted to compare the different methods for presumptive species identification. Method: A total of 50 strains were isolated from patients suffering from oral candidiasis. Samples were collected from the affected area and transferred to sterile PBS. Each sample was subjected for germ tube test, lipolytic activity, chrome agar, check for chlamydsopore formation and carbohydrate assimilation test. Results: In the present study the phenotypic tests could provisionally identify the species. Out of 50 strains 27 isolates were identified by germ tube test, 36 strains produced lipase and positive for lipolytic activity. Chlamydospore formation provided a definitive identification of only 17 isolates. Only 7 isolates showed positive for carbohydrate assimilation tests. Conclusion: Our study clearly showed that the phenotypic methods are useful for only presumptive identification hence the molecular methods have to be performed for definitive identification.
Comparison of outcomes of two methods of axillary osmidrosis surgery: Subdermal excision versus liposuction combined with diode laser ablation

Axillary osmidrosis has multiple causes, the most prominent of which is excessive apocrine gland secretion induced by androgens [1]. An unpleasant odor is produced when bacteria decompose the apocrine secretions [2]. The acrid odor produced by osmidrosis can cause social embarrassment in Korea, especially among teenaged students and working people. Removal of sweat glands, particularly the apocrine glands, has been introduced to treat axillary osmidrosis, with techniques inSung Won Jung, Seung Je Lee, Hye-Rim Park