Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Clinicopathological study of Tubo ovarian masses- A study of 110 cases

Introduction: An adnexal mass is a common clinical presentation in gynecological practice. Differential diagnosis of an adnexal mass can vary from a life threatening emergency like ectopic gestation to a malignant lesion with a high mortality rate, so it poses diagnostic challenge for treating gynecologist. Aim: To study the histopathological nature of adnexal masses. Material and Methods: 110 cases of adnexal masses who underwent surgical intervention during the study period of one year were included in the study. Specimen received in the department of Pathology and was subjected to histopathological examination. Results: A total of 110 cases formed the study group. In our study 79% of cases of adnexal masses had an ovarian origin, 15.45% cases were of tubal origin and 5.45% cases had combined pathology i.e due to tubovarian abscess and endometriosis. Among Ovarian lesions 9.1% had non neoplastic cyst like corpus luteal cyst or endometriosis whereas 50% cases had a surface epithelial lesion. 77 cases out of a total of 110 were ovarian in origin, out of which 57(74%) were benign, 05(6.5%) were borderline and 15(19.5%) were malignant. Discussion: To conclude, adnexal mass often poses a diagnostic dilemma to the treating physician. Ectopic gestation is often a cause of adnexal mass among patients of reproductive age group. Ovarian neoplasm constitute another major cause of adnexal mass, serous cyst adenoma is the commonest benign lesion seen while serous cyst adenocarcinoma is the commonest malignant ovarian lesion. Keywords: Adnexal mass, Ectopic pregnancy, Ovarian neoplasms.
Role of Business Incubation in Sustaining Small and Medium Enterprises in the Kingdom of Eswatini

What do business incubators do? Do they play a significant role in enhancing the entrepreneurial competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs)? Could they play any significant role in the development of SMEs? What are the types of entrepreneurial skills and strategies offered by business incubators in the Kingdom of (Note 1) Eswatini? These are the pertinent questions that were taken on in this paper through a desktop literature analysis, to understand the role and impact of business incubators. Themes that emerged helped to gain better insight into the roles of business incubators as well as how they overcome identified challenges. This paper concludes that further study on the role of business incubators in Eswatini may take the form of an extensive, statistical approach using empirical data to unearth business incubators’ impact on SMEs’ competitiveness and sustainability. Further to this, it is suggested that available frameworks and policies from other successful countries be examined for the benefit of the Kingdom of Eswatini.
Haematological and biochemical profile of Friesian x Bunaji heifers supplemented with inorganic selenium and vitamin E

A study was conducted using twenty Friesian x Bunaji heifers to evaluate the effect of supplementing inorganic feed grade Selenium and Vitamin E on the haematological and biochemical profile. The study consists of four treatments with five animals per Treatment in a Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Treatment 1 served as Control without Selenium or Vitamin E supplementation. Treatment 2 was supplemented with 3 mg of feed gradeSelenium. Treatment 3 with 20 mg of feed grade Vitamin E. Treatment 4 had a combination of 3 mg feed grade Selenium and 20 mg of Vitamin E. Two sets of blood samples were taken from the animal via jugular venipuncture using a 10 mL syringe fitted with a needle into sample bottles for haematological and biochemical analysis. Neutrophils (19.78 - 29.88%) were similar (p<0.05) and Se supplementation recording the highest value. Packed cell volume(19.14 – 22.22%), Haemoglobin, Red blood cells, White blood cells, Eosinophil, Monocytes, Basophil and Lymphocytes analyzed were similar (p>0.05). It was observed that there were similarities (p>0.05) in Glucose, Serum protein, globulin, urea N, albumin, MDA protein, AST, ALT and ALP analyzed except for GSH-Px (22.38 – 24.70 μ/ml). Glutathione peroxidase was higher (p<0.05) in Friesian x Bunaji heifers supplemented with vitamin E and lowest with no supplementation. All parameters analyzed were within the normal range for apparently healthy cattle thereby suggesting that Selenium and Vitamin E as antioxidant are effective in scavenging for free radicals and reducing oxidative damage.
Morphometric Analysis of Acetabulum in South Indian Population

Corresponding Author: Dr. R. Deepa, Assistant Professor, Government Dharmapuri Medical College, Dharmapuri, Tamilnadu, India. E-Mail: drdeepasankar20@gmail.com Background: Hip bone, also known as the innominate bone, because it is formed by three independent elements during the sub adult life and is directly involved with child birth. The lateral surface of hip bone has a deep cup shaped acetabulum, bounded by a ridge known as rim of acetabulum articulating with the femoral head. The features of acetabulum are characteristic used for sexual dimorphism and for the design of prostheses in Total Hip Arthroplasty. Materials and Methods: Two hundred un paired acetabular part of dry hip bones were collected for this study (50 right male,50 left male,50 right female and 50 left female) from Vinayaka Mission’s Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem. This study is designed to measure Acetabulum transverse diameter, Acetabulum Superoinferior diameter, Total diameter of acetabulum and Depth of acetabulum. Statistical analysis has been done in acetabulum using SPSS 21.0 software and P values were derived by applying unpaired student T test. Results: In the present study, mean value of left sided Acetabulum transverse diameter, Acetabulum superoinferior diameter, Total diameter of acetabulum and Depth of acetabulum among male and female shows 5.24 & 4.9, 5.99 & 5.30, 5.24 & 4.78, 2.60 & 2.43 respectively and all the values are higher in males than females. The mean value of right sided Acetabulum transverse diameter, Acetabulum superoinferior diameter, Total diameter of acetabulum and Depth of acetabulum among male and female shows 5.20 & 4.71,5.26 & 4.89 ,5.2 & 4.72 ,2.67 & 2.35 respectively. All the right sided acetabular parameters are statistically significantly higher among the males as compared with females (P value <.0001), because of strong skeleton and muscle mass and these parameters have minimal role in formation of birth canal. Conclusion: The study of acetabulum may be helpful to the radiologists in diagnosing congenital hip dysplasia. For orthopaedic surgeons in planning before acetabular surgery and treatment of hip joint fractures and to understand the rarity of primary osteoarthritis. The relation between depth and diameter is of immense importance to the Orthopedicians and Radiologists.
Density and characteristics of Green mussels (Perna viridis) in Percut Sei Tuan coastal, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Percut Sei Tuan is a coastal area on the east coast of North Sumatra which has a lot of natural resource potential, one of them which is green mussels (Perna viridis). Green mussels have many benefits, namely for consumption, cultivation and bioindicator. This study aimed to determine the density, habitat location, growth pattern, frequency distribution of green mussels, physical-chemical parameters of water, a substrate of the bottom waters, and the relationship of green clams density to water and substrate parameters. The study was conducted in July-September 2020. Data analysis included density, the relationship of total length and weight of green mussels, the frequency distribution of shell lengths, and Principal Component Analysis (PCA). The results showed that the density of green mussels at stations I, II, and III were 352 ind/m2, 3 ind/m2, and 1 ind/m2, respectively. The relationship between the length and weight of green shells shows that the growth was negative allometric. The water condition, seen from the physical, chemical, and substrate parameters, was still suitable for P. viridis. Water and substrate parameters that were positively related to the density of green mussels were water temperature, nitrate, phosphate, C-organic, percentage of silt and clay. Parameters that were negatively related were salinity, pH, and percentage of sand in the bottom substrate. The present study suggested that Station I was an appropriate area for the growth and reproduction of green mussels.
Microbiological, chemical and organoleptic evaluation of fresh fish and its products irradiated by gamma rays

The present study evaluated the microbiological, chemical, and organoleptic aspects of irradiated fresh fish and its products to extend their shelf life. Fresh fish and its products were irradiated at three doses (1.5, 3.0, and 4.5 kGy) used for preservation to study the effects of irradiation on their microbiological properties, fatty acid composition, and organoleptic properties. Irradiated fresh bolti fish, smoked herring, and smoked mackerel were evaluated microbiologically, chemically, and organoleptically. Radiation treatment not only reduced the counts of aerobic bacteria, fecal streptococci, molds, and yeasts but also destroyed all the Staphylococcus aureus cells, improving the hygienic quality of the fresh and smoked fish samples. Irradiation increased the peroxide, acid, and thiobarbituric acid values, but they remained within acceptable levels. No new fatty acids or other artifacts due to irradiation were observed. Irradiation of 4.5 kGy greatly reduced the organoleptic quality scores of fresh bolti fish, indicating that the optimum radiation dose for this fish was 3.0 kGy. Smoked herring and mackerel could be irradiated with up to 4.5 kGy without adverse effects on their organoleptic properties.
Iron isotopes and the redox evolution of Ediacaran sediments

The Ediacaran age (ca. 570 Ma) Shuram excursion, a ca. 12h depletion in δCcarb, may record a dramatic oxidation of marine sediments associated with a reorganization of Earth’s carbon cycle closely preceding the rise of large metazoans. However, several geochemical indicators suggest it may instead record secondary processes affecting the sediments such as post-depositional alteration. The stable isotopic composition of iron incorporated within carbonates (δFecarb) reveals an anomalous 56Fe-depletion (down to −1.05h) in strata containing the Shuram excursion, while the underlying and overlying strata have crustal δFecarb values. These depleted δ Fecarb data during the Shuram excursion reflect incomplete reduction of iron oxides, limited by low ambient organic carbon contents. This elevated pulse of sedimentary iron oxides would consume the majority of the limited pool of organic carbon and therefore would give rise to very low net organic carbon burial during a time of enhanced detrital delivery of oxidized iron to the sediments. These results imply a syndepositional origin for the Shuram excursion, which represents a shift in the redox composition of Earth’s sedimentary shell toward more oxidizing conditions, perhaps removing a long-lived buffer on atmospheric
Challenges in basic life support and automated external deﬁbrillator training of deaf individuals

Objectives: Basic life support (BLS) with the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) is linked to survival of patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). However, the BLS protocol is not tailored to specific needs of the deaf who encounter many challenges during BLS training.Methods: The BLS and AED protocol was modified according to the challenges faced by deaf people. Pre-course BLS and AED knowledge was tested using a questionnaire. After completion of a practical course, each participant was presented with an OHCA scenario using a manikin. Qualitative and quantitative data on BLS and AED performance were collected with a modified Cardiff test and the QCPR mobile application. Results of the knowledge test and performance scores are presented with values and frequencies. Correlations between pre- and post-course BLS and AED knowledge and performance were analyzed and presented with Spearman’s rho. Results: 51 deaf volunteers from seven Slovenian deaf associations participated in the study. The pre-course knowledge test scores were 3.5 points out of 10 and considered low. The rest of the results were also poor. BLS performance using the modified Cardiff test post-course was as follows: 52.9% of the participants used a safe approach, 58.8% checked responsiveness and 51.0% sent a text message to the rescue service. Only 43.1% opened the airway and 49.0% checked initial breathing. 80.4% of deaf rescuers performed chest compressions on the lower half of the sternum and 52.9% compressed with adequate depth. According to the QCPR application the best performance was achieved with a compression score of 61.1% and flow fraction 74.9%. Conclusions: This study shows that a comprehensive and assiduous approach is needed for effective BLS and AED training courses for deaf individuals.
GEBCO and ETOPO1 gridded datasets for GMT based cartographic Mapping of Hikurangi, Puysegur and Hjort Trenches, New Zealand

The study focused on the comparative analysis of the submarine geomorphology of three oceanic trenches: Hikurangi Trench (HkT), Puysegur Trench (PT) and Hjort Trench (HjT), New Zealand region, Pacific Ocean. HjT is characterized by an oblique subduction zone. Unique regional tectonic setting consist in two subduction zones: northern (Hikurangi margin) and southern (Puysegur margin), connected by oblique continental collision along the Alpine Fault, South Island. This cause variations in the geomorphic structure of the trenches. PT/HjT subduction is highly oblique (dextral) and directed southwards. Hikurangi subduction is directed northwestwards. South Island is caught in between by the “subduction scissor”. Methodology is based on GMT (The Generic Mapping Tools) for mapping, plotting and modelling. Mapping includes visualized geophysical, tectonic and geological settings of the trenches, based on sequential use of GMT modules. Data include GEBCO, ETOPO1, EGM96. Comparative histogram equalization of topographic grids (equalized, normalized, quadratic) was done by module ’grdhisteq’, automated cross-sectioning – by ’grdtrack’. Results shown that HjT has a symmetric shape form with comparative gradients on both western and eastern slopes. HkT has a trough-like flat wide bottom, steeper gradient slope on the North Island flank. PT has an asymmetric V-form with steep gradient on the eastern slopes and gentler western slope corresponding to the relatively gentle slope of a subducting plate and steeper slope of an upper one. HkT has shallower depths 6,000 m for HjT. The surrounding relief of the HjT presents the most uneven terrain with gentle slope oceanward, and a steep slope on the eastern flank for PT, surrounded by complex submarine relief along the Macquarie Arc. Data distribution for the HkT demonstrates almost equal pattern for the depths from −600 m to −2,600 m. PT has a bimodal data distribution with 2 peaks: 1) −4,250 to −4,500 m (18%); 2) −2,250 to −3,000 m, < 7,5%. The second peak corresponds to the Macquarie Arc. Data distribution for HjT is classic bell-shaped with a clear peak at −3,250 to −3,500 m. The asymmetry of the trenches resulted in geomorphic shape of HkT, PT and HjT affected by geologic processes.
Effect of Silver Clusters Deposition on Wettability and Optical Properties of Diamond-like Carbon Films

In this study, the effect of silver clusters deposition was investigated on optical, wettability and surface properties of diamond-like carbon (DLC) films. Silver clusters and DLC films were deposited on Ni-Cu (70.4-29.6;W/W) alloy substrates by ion beam sputtering deposition (IBSD) technique. Optical and structural properties were measured using UV-visible spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy, respectively. The wettability and surface free energy of films were determined by the contact angle (CA) measurements. Raman spectra of DLC thin film with 121±6nm thickness without accumulated Ag showed that the size of the graphite crystallites with sp 2 bands (La) was 3.36A by the ID/IG ratio equal to 0.062 with large optical band gap equal 3eV extracted from Tauc relation. The results of the deposition Ag in the various ion beam energy between 0.6 to 2keV showed the Ag clusters were accumulated uniformity on the surface of DLC films at 0.9keV. The volume percentage of silver clusters was varied from 5.0±2.01 to 16.3±1.4. The variation was caused by controlling the screen voltage and the deposition time. The CA of the deposited films increases from 79°±2 to 95°±2 as well as the reflection values in the visible and near-infrared region due to the increase in the Ag concentration in the surface of DLC films; while the surface free energy decrease from 86±1 to 66±2mJ/m2 and the optical transmittance is almost constant. Our results demonstrate that the deposition of silver particles on DLC films is potentially useful for biomedical applications having good hydrophobic characteristics without causing a destructive effect on the optical properties of DLC films.
BOUNDS FOR EXPONENTIAL MOMENTS OF BESSEL PROCESSES

Let 0 < α < ∞ be fixed, and let X = (Xt)t≥0 be a Bessel process with dimension 0 < θ ≤ 1 starting at x ≥ 0. In this paper, it is proved that there are positive constants A and D depending only on θ and α such that Ex ( exp [ α max 0≤t≤τ Xt ]) ≤ AEx ( exp[Dτ ] ) for any stopping time τ of X. This inequality is also shown to be sharp.
Agronomic performance of cowpea genotypes in southwestern Brazilian Amazon

The objective of this work was to evaluate the agronomic performance of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) genotypes over three crop years, in the ecosystem of Rio Branco, in the state of Acre, Brazil. The experiments were carried out in the 2016, 2017, and 2018 crop seasons, in a randomized complete block design, with four replicates. Eight agronomic traits were evaluated in 14 cowpea genotypes, which included: 12 lines (BDO 1-5-11, BDO 1-5-15, BDO 1-5-19, BDO 1-5-24, PDO 1-5-26, PDO 1-5-4, PDO 1-5-5, PDO 1-5-7, PDO 1-5-8, PDO 1-5-10, PDO 1-5-11, and PDO 1-5-14) and two cultivars (BRS Tumucumaque and BRS Imponente). A significant difference was observed in the genotype x crop year interaction, for most traits. Although there was no statistical difference between genotypes in the studied crop years, dry seed productivity was higher than the national average. All cowpea lines and cultivars from the genetic breeding program show equivalent and favorable agronomic performances in the environmental conditions of Rio Branco. Therefore, these genotypes can be selected for incorporation into the production system of Rio Branco.
Opium-an Unusual Cause of Lead Poisoning: A Case Series

INTRODUCTION Human being has acknowledged lead poisoning since ancient times. The very first description dates back to more than 2000 years ago (1). During the previous century, the industrial revolution extended lead applications to different types of industries and as a result, occupational and household exposures are considered the main sources of lead poisoning (2,3). Lead poisoning may happen through ingestion, inhalation, and cutaneous contact with lead compounds. The main site of lead absorption is the respiratory tract through which more than 95% of lead content will be absorbed (4,5). Lead poisoning or plumbism has various Opium an Unusual Cause of Lead Poisoning: A Case Series
Durability of transcatheter aortic valves, current evidence and future prospective

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has become a safe and valid procedure in all surgical risk patients, expanding TAVI indications to a larger number of patients. However, while shortand mid-term follow up showed similar results compared to surgery, long-term durability remains unstudied. Concerns about TAVI longevity are mainly raised by early development of higher rates of bioprosthetic valve disfunction (BVD) and especially of paravalvular leaks (PVL), which have been previously related with long-term mortality. In this context, the definition of BVD, its relationship with the TAVI technology (balloon vs. self-expandable), and the prognostic role of mild PVL are a complex topic which has not been clarified yet, along with outcomes of valve-in-valve (ViV) intervention, which represents a valid therapeutic option in the case of severe BVD. The aim of this narrative review is to offer a general overview of the evolution of TAVI indications; show the differences between balloon and self-expandable prostheses performances; clarify the definition, classification, and prognostic role of BVD; and summarize current evidence about long-term TAVI durability.
Immuno histochemical Detection Of The Expressed Protein Of P16 Gene In Colonic Adenocarcinomatous Tissues Infected With Epstein-Barr Virus

Background: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has been classified among group 1 listof infectious agentsthat is carcinogenic to humans. Some primary colonic cancers are often overexpressing the p16 protein while in contrast; others showed the high incidence of p16 repression by methylation. Objective: The present study was conducted to explore and compare the demo-pathological relation of EBV infection along with p16 expression in normal colonic mucosa, benign colon tumors, and colonic denocarcinoma. Patients and Methods: Seventy (70) colonic mucosal biopsies were enrolled and examined for EBERs and P16 gene expression which were done by chromogenic in situ hybridization (CISH) and immunohistochemical technique (IHC), respectively. These samples were belonged to (30) patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer mass, (25) from benign colon tumors (15) control tissues, which were proved by colonoscopy and histopathological examinations as apparently normal colorectal tissues. Results: Malignant colonic tumors showed positive results of EBERs -CISH detection in 56.7% (17 out of 30 tissues) while in benign colonic tumors were 24 % (6 out of 25 tissues), followed by the apparently healthy colonic control tissues were 20% (3 out of 15 tissues). The present positive p16-IHC results in malignant colonic tumors were 60% (18 out of 30 tissues) while in the benign colonic tumor and apparently healthy colon control tissues were 68% (17 out of 25 tissues) and 20% (3 out of 15 tissues), respectively. Conclusion: it was concluded from this study that the high rates ofEBVEBERs expression could point to a their possible roles incolonic carcinogenesis, meanwhile, the p16proteinexpression in colonic adenocarcinoma as compared to benign colon tumors and normal colonic mucosae could played roles in struggling against both EBV infection as well as colonic carcinogenesis.