Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Investigation of Patients with Suspected Cystic Echinococcosis by ELISA and IHA Methods in Gaziantep, Turkey

Objective: Cystic echinococcosis (CE) caused by larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus is one of the neglected parasitic disease, of both medical and public health importance. It has a worldwide distribution including Turkey. The current study was designed to determine the seropositivity of E. granulosus infection in patients with suspected cystic echinococcosis attending to Dr.Ersin Arslan Training and Research Hospital in Gaziantep, Turkey. Materials and Methods: A total of 545 serum samples were taken from individuals were screened for the presence of E. granulosus IgG antibodies using in-house Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) and the commercial Indirect Hemagglutination Assay kit (IHAFumouze kit). Furthermore, socio-demographic characteristics as gender, age, residence were analyzed by SPSS. Results: Out of 545 samples, antibodies to E. granulosus were detected in 148 (27.2%) patients with ELISA and 83 patients (15. 2%) were found positive with IHA test. Statistical comparison of two dependent categorical values (ELISA and IHA) showed statistical significance p <0.001. Lesion distribution of organ involvement in suspected patients was liver 498 (91.4%), lung 13 (2.4%), spleen 12 (2.2 %), multiple organ involvement 6 (1.1%) and other organ involvement 16 (2.9%). In the distribution according to age groups, the seropositivity of anti-E.granulosus IgG antibodies was increased in patients aged 40-49 years. According to ELISA and IHA results, 28 patients (18.9%) and 18 patients (21.7%) were in this age group, respectively. Conclusion: As a result, CE still represents a public health problem in Gaziantep, Turkey. Efforts should be continued, in both animals and humans side, by increasing public awareness.
Does Cohesion Policy help to combat intra-country regional disparities? A perspective on Central European countries

ABSTRACT This paper analyses the effect of the macroeconomic efficiency of Cohesion Policy on within-country economic cohesion as reflected by various measures of sigma convergence by applying macroeconomic HERMIN models for the Czech, Polish and Slovak regions. The results reveal that from 2021 to 2027, Cohesion Policy will have a relatively small impact on within-country convergence. More importantly, Cohesion Policy seems to be doomed to fail in terms of reducing within-country disparities in the long run; that is, the structural differences among regional economies effectively prevent European Union support from narrowing the development gap between regions.
PHYSICAL SEMEN CHARACTERISTICS OF CALIFORNIA RABBIT BUCKS ADMINISTRATED WITH DIFFERENT CHROMIUM LEVELS

The experimental work was carried out in the Rabbit Production Farm, Agricultural Researches and Experiments Station, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, during the period from February to Augusts 2006. A total of 12 sexually mature California bucks having 6-8 months of age and 3.0-3.5 kg live body weight) was used in this study. Bucks were healthy, free of diseases and external parasites. The experimental bucks were divided into three groups (4 males in each group) according to treatment. Bucks in the 1st Group served as control. However, group 2 and 3 were given chromium picolinate (9 and 18 μg/kg body weight) respectively. The bucks were given the dose orally every day as a suspend buck. To determine mass motility, progressive motility, Sperm cell concentration, Percentage of dead spermatozoa, percentage of abnormal spermatozoa was recorded. Results show that ejaculate volume of rabbit bucks significantly (P<0.05) decreased in both treated groups as compared to control group. This reduction was higher with low than high Cr dose, being about 12.5 and 8.6%, respectively. The obtained results revealed a negative effect of Cr treatment on ejaculate volume of rabbit bucks. Mass motility or percentage of progressive motility was significantly (P<0.05), being positive for the low level (9 μg/kg) and negative for the high level (18 μg/kg) of Cr. Level of 9 μg/kg significantly (P<0.05) increased score of mass motility by about 24% and progressive motility by about 34%, however, level of 18 μg/kg significantly (P<0.05) decreased score of mass motility by about 16% and progressive motility by about 22% as compared to controls. Dead sperm percentage was significant (P<0.05), being lower by about 17% for the low level (9 μg/kg) and higher by about 4% for the high level as compared to the control group (18 μg/kg) of Cr. Percentage of sperm abnormality was affected significantly (P<0.05) by the low Cr level, but was not affected by the high level of Cr. Sperm abnormality percentage significantly (P<0.05) reduced by about 48% as compared to the control group. Sperm cell concentration (x10/ml) significantly (P<0.05) increased by about 37% in low Cr group, but was not affected by the high level of Cr. However, total sperm output (x10/ejaculate) significantly (P<0.05) increased by about 16.5% in low Cr group and reduced by about 10% in high Cr group as compared to the control group.
AN IMPROVED LSB INVERSION IMAGE STEGANOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUE

Data hiding is a major mechanism used for secure data transmission in computer networks. One of the most important branches in data hiding is Steganography. Steganography techniques concerns with hiding the secret data within the cover image in order to avoid detection. Least Significant Bit (LSB) technique is used widely in steganographic images. The traditional LSB method replaces some LSB of the cover image with the secret data. In this paper, a new method based on LSB for image steganography is presented. The goal of the proposed method is to increase the embedding capacity and enhance the stego image quality. We invert LSBs of the cover image depending on the value of the secret data. The experimental results of this study indicate that our method achieves high capacity and good imperceptibility quality of the stego image.
E-MunDiabetes

The COVID-19 pandemic caused tremendous disruption of health systems worldwide. Patients with diabetes are at a high risk of COVID-19 exposure because face-to-face consultations have been standard for diabetes management. This study describes the development and validation of a mobile application for nursing students on diabetes education during the COVID-19 pandemic. The application was developed by a certified diabetes educator nurse and by a freelance programmer and, in the next step, validated in terms of content and appearance by a group of expert nurses on diabetes (n = 29), nursing students (n = 40), and information technology experts (n = 11). Validity indexes of 0.99 for content and 0.92 for appearance were obtained, and usability values of 78.9 (±15.3) and 78.2 (±10.8) were obtained from nursing and information technology experts, respectively. The self-assessment and satisfaction items evaluated by nursing students had a total agreement of 96.3% and an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.91. Both the content and the appearance of the application were considered adequate, and the usability scores indicate that the application is useful and easy to use.
Prevalence and indicators of post cesarean surgical site infection in Minia maternity university hospital

background: Surgical site infection (SSI) after a cesarean section increases maternal morbidity and medical costs (Cooper et al., 2002). Objective of this study: Was to determine the prevalence and indicators of surgical site infection among women having elective cesarean section in maternity hospital Minia University during the period of the study. Methods: A across sectional study was conducted on all 500 women who had elective cesarean section during period from 1 st February 2018 till 30 july 2018 in maternity hospital Minia university, obstetrics and gynecology department. Data on history of the patient, patient specific demographic information on potential risk factors and the occurrence of Surgical Site infections in the first 30 days following surgery were collected using pretested data collection form. In addition, relevant data were also abstracted from the medical files of the cases. Then data were cleaned, edited and fed to computer and analyzed using SPSS for window version 19. Finally Statistical test for significance was employed using chi-squared (X 2) where appropriate at 5% level of significance. Results: Among 471 mothers included in the study 119 (23.3%) developed SSI after elective LSCS mainly superficial type (93.3%) include only skin and subsutenous tissue, body mass index more than (30) were 68.1%, lack of antenatal care 90(75.6%) thickness of subcutenous fat more than 2 cm 93.3% and Suturing techniques had significantly increased odds of SSI. Conclusion: It has been revealed that Surgical Site Infections rate is (23.3%) mainly superficial. BMI, Thickness of subcutenous fat, Antenatal care and type of sutures were significantly increased odds of SSI.
Effects of electrical aging on the structural and physicochemical properties of crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) cable insulation material

The aim of this work is to highlight the evolution of physico-chemical properties of peroxide crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation material exposed to electrical aging. Specific analysis and characterization studies were carried out to determine the effect of electrical aging on different samples at micro and macro levels. Based on the analytical investigations, it was shown that electrical aging yielded significant changes in the chemical and thermal characteristics of XLPE. It was also showed that property loss increased with the aging time.
Comparative Study of the Faden Technique versus the Y split recession in management of Esotropia with Near- Distance disparity

Purpose: to compare the results of Faden Technique de Deker’s (Modified Cuppers) Versus the Y split recession Technique of the medial rectus muscle in the management of Esotropia with Far Near disparity. Patients and Methods: 40 patients with Esotropia who had beed diagnosed with convergence excess or near far disparity after wearing their full cycloplegia refraction for 3 months and still have NearDistance Disparity Esotropia . The Patients were divided into two groups Group (A) underwent de Deker’s Faden technique and Group (B) underwent Y split recession technique. Results: The age distribution for Group ranged from 2.3 to 8.5 year, with a mean of 3.8 year (SD 7±7) and for Group B ranged from 2.5 to 11 year, with a mean of 3.8 year (SD 7.3±7.2). (P=0.833). The Study Included 40 patients with a mean angle of Near Esotropia with glasses 49.3±11 in Group A and 49.7±11.8 in Group B. The mean angle of Distance Esotropia was 13.2±11 in Group A and 29.3±11 in Group B (P <0.001). Immediately postoperatively both groups showed comparable satisfactory results in correction of distance esotropia; Group A showed (90%) and Group (B) showed (85%) correction of the distance angle Esotropia (P = 0.819). And for the Near angle Esotropia Group A showed Satisfactory results in (75%) and Group (B) showed (70%) success rate; (P = 0.749). As for the unsatisfactory results, Group A showed one case residual ET at distance (5%), one consecutive XT (5%) at distance But for Near Angle Group A showed residual ET in 5 cases (25%) and Group B showed Residual ET in 6 cases (30%) Conclusion: both techniques Showed comparable satisfactory results in correction of ET with Near-Distance Disparity. with the Y Split recession slightly more effective 85% than Faden technique 80% on near Esotropia with long term satisfactory stable results from both techniques.
Microstructural, mechanical, oxidation resistance and tribological properties of TaMgN films

A series of composite TaMgN films with various Mg content were deposited using reactive magnetron sputtering. The microstructural, mechanical, oxidation resistance and tribological properties of the films were measured. The results showed that when the Mg content is between 0 and 11.9 at. -%, the films are composed of fcc-(Ta,Mg)N and hcp-(Ta,Mg)N phases. While the further increase of Mg content induced the appearance of hcp-Mg phase and the films consisted of fcc-(Ta, Mg)N, hcp-(Ta, Mg)N and hcp-Mg, the hardness of the thin films was first increased and then decreased with the increase of Mg content due to the combined action of solution strengthening, internal stress and phase composition. The highest hardness value is 33 GPa, (Mg content is 11.9 at.-%). With a further increase of Mg content, the average friction coefficient further increased gradually, while the wear rate first decreased and then increased.
TAILORING OF SOLUBILITY OF IBUPROFEN IN THE PRESENCE OF HYDROPHILIC EXCIPIENTS IN WATER-ETHANOL MIXTURES BY CRYSTALLIZATION METHOD

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the effect of some commonly used pharmaceutical excipients on the solubility of Ibuprofen (Ibu) in a co-solvent consisting of water (W) and ethanol (E). Methods: The Ibu solubility studies were carried out by dissolving the drug to equilibrium into aqueous ethanol solvents at a fixed temperature. The temperature of the water bath was kept constant (±0.1 °C of the desired temperatures 10, 25 and 40 °C). The solubility of Ibu was measured by using UV spectrophotometry. Results: The low solubility (~ 50 ppm) of Ibu without excipients in water (zero ethanol) was observed. However, Ibu solubility was increased near exponentially with excipient containing co-solvent system. The maximum solubility of Ibu (1726 ppm) was occurred in a co-solvent containing 1.52% leucine, 5.22% mannitol, 0.25% HPMC, 1.55% Pl F127 and 10.75% w/w ethanol. The phase separation between 34% and 63% w/w E/(E+W) was observed at 40 °C. The individual effect of Pl F127 on enhancing the Ibu solubility was significant. Conclusion: The individual addition of leucine, mannitol and HPMC has limited impact on the solubility of Ibu. However, the effect of combining these excipients together on Ibu solubility is significantly high.
Early assessment of subclinical myocardial injury in systemic lupus erythematosus by two-dimensional longitudinal layer speckle tracking imaging.

Background To investigate the feasibility of quantitatively assessing left ventricular function and synchronization and diagnose subclinical myocardial injury in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) using two-dimensional (2D) longitudinal layer speckle tracking imaging (STI). Methods This was a single-center prospective study. A total of 69 patients with SLE were included in the case group and further divided into 2 subgroups, a nonactive and an active group, according to the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI) 2000 scoring standard. We selected 30 healthy volunteers as the control group. The global longitudinal strain (GLSglobal), global endocardial longitudinal strain (GLSendo), global epicardial longitudinal strain (GLSepi), and peak strain dispersion (PSD) were obtained. The transmural gradient of longitudinal strain (TGLS) was calculated for the difference in strains between the inner and outer membranes. Results (I) Compared with the control group, decreased speckle strain parameters and elevated PSD were observed in patients with SLE (GLSglobal: -18.80%±2.41% vs. -21.19%±2.16%, GLSendo: -21.15%±2.47% vs. -24.09±2.49%; GLSepi: -16.58%±2.39% vs. -18.50±1.77%; TGLS: -4.56%±1.24% vs. -5.59%±1.39%; and PSD: 36.61±10.85 vs. 30.00±8.54 ms). More severely impaired layer strains were observed in active-stage patients. Compared with the nonactive group, GLSendo, GLSglobal, GLSepi, TGLS, complement C3, and complement C4 were decreased in the active group, while SLEDAI, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (Hs-CRP) were elevated. (II) Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis demonstrated that subendocardial myocardial longitudinal strain was the most powerful tool for detecting myocardial insufficiency early in patients with SLE [area under the curve (AUC) =0.809], especially in patients in the active stage (AUC =0.734), and the optimal cut-off point was -21.35%, with a sensitivity of 71.9% and a specificity of 62.2%. (III) Correlation analysis revealed that GLSendo was moderately correlated with PSD, SLEDAI, ERS, Hs-CRP, and complement C3 (correlation coefficients: 0.535, 0.428, 0.659, 0.559, and -0.440, respectively). Conclusions Subclinical myocardial injury in patients with SLE can be assessed early using 2D longitudinal STI, and the injury is more obvious in active-stage patients. Endocardial longitudinal strain is a more sensitive index than epicardial longitudinal strain for the early detection of subclinical myocardial injury in patients with SLE, which is a potentially valuable clinical tool to assist in the early detection of myocardial damage.
Heterogeneity in Psychological Resilience and Mental Health among Newly Graduated Nursing Students: A Latent Profile and Generalized Additive Model Analysis

Background Psychological resilience is important to mental health and professional development in newly graduated nursing students (NGNSs). However, the association between psychological resilience and mental health in NGNSs is less explored. Purpose The current study was designed to determine mental health profiles measured by the Kessler 10 scale (K10) and evaluate the non-linear association between psychological resilience and mental health in NGNSs. Methods A total of 472 NGNSs from the Be Resilient to Nursing Career program were assessed using the K10 and ten-item Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC 10). Latent profile analysis and generalized additive model analysis were performed. Results A four-class model based on the K10 was identified: lowest (28.0%), lower-middle (36.4%), upper-middle (26.1%), and highest (9.5%) subgroups. Academic degree and psychological resilience were significant indicators of mental health profiles. Psychological resilience was negatively and nonlinearly correlated with mental health when the CD-RISC 10 score was >17. Conclusion There exists heterogeneity in NGNSs’ mental health. The negative and nonlinear association between psychological resilience and mental health can only be confirmed in NGNSs with moderate and high resilience levels.
Influence of External Vibration on the Gravitational Flow Characteristics of Cementitious Materials: A Perspective from Application in Additive Manufacturing

Three-dimensional (3D) printable concretes require high plastic yield stress to retain the shape of the printed layers, however, to enhance the ease of pumping the cementitious system should have as low a plastic yield stress as possible. To address these opposing needs for printing and pumping, a vibration-based active rheology-controlled system which temporarily reduces the plastic yield stress during pumping has been designed. To study the response of the rheological properties of the cementitious system and its response to vibrations, a test setup which can simulate the vibration that occurs during pumping has been developed. An EN445 flow cone was modified by mounting a frequency-controlled vibration setup. The effect of vibration on the flow initiation, flow topology, and flow rate of cementitious systems with three different water-to-binder ratios, two pozzolans (silica fume and metakaolin), and multiple dosage levels of high-range water reducer and viscosity modifying agents was studied. Results from this study suggest a strong correlation between plastic yield stress, and the frequency and amplitude of vibration with implications for 3D printing.
The hypoglycemic and regenerative effect of the pancreas using instant porridge mix of pumpkin and brown rice flour on diabetic rats

Diabetes is a congenital disease resulting from inefficiencies in insulin production and activities. Instant porridge mixed with pumpkin and brown rice (instant porridge mix) can be a functional food to lower blood sugar. This study aimed to determine the hypoglycemic activity and the ability of instant porridge mix to regenerate pancreatic beta cells in diabetic rats. Diabetes was induced by Streptozotocin (STZ). Instant porridge mix was used to substitute the standard feed AIN-93 at 0, 10, 20, and 30% levels. The hypoglycemic activity test used 30 Sprague Dawley rats assigned to five groups with six each. The groups were (1) normal rats fed with standard feed AIN-93, (2) DM/diabetes mellitus rats fed with AIN 93 feed, (3) DM rats fed with 10% instant porridge mix, (4) DM rats fed with 20% instant porridge mix, and (5) DM rats fed with 30% instant porridge mix. The treatment was carried out for twenty-eight days, and blood sampling was carried out at seven-day intervals for blood analysis to determine glucose levels. At the end of the study, the levels of MDA (malondialdehyde) and blood glucose in the liver of the rats were also analyzed. A histopathology test was also done on the pancreas. The results showed that feed substitution (20%) with instant porridge mix significantly (p <0.05) reduced the level of blood glucose from 271.81 to 99.66 mg.dL-1 in DM rats. In conclusion, DM rats fed with 20% instant porridge mix were the best treatment for hypoglycemic and regenerative effects of the pancreas.
Fetal MRI Value in Fetal CNS Anomalies

Background: Antenatal evaluation of the fetal central nervous system (CNS) plays an important role in the field of perinatology. Objectives: to elaborate on sonographic & MRI prenatal diagnosis of various fetal central nervous system malformations. Patients & method: Data were gathered prospectively from 70 pregnant women with ultrasounddiagnosed or suspected CNS anomalies referred for MRI between April, 2016 and July, 2019; followed by postpartum neonatal MRI brain examination to non-terminated, live birth cases. Results: Of the seventy fetuses with CNS anomalies, Fetal MRI added findings to prenatal U/S imaging in 17 cases (24%) and most of these findings were identified in fetuses with severe IVM (about 50%). No additional abnormalities were identified by fetal MRI in fetuses less than 24 weeks gestation. Callosal and septum pellucidum lesions accounted for most common significant fetal MRI additional findings with percent of (53%). Management was changed according to the additional findings where Increased rate of termination was more associated with cases with additional abnormalities rather than the isolated VM cases. Conclusion: This study recommend fetal MRI for sonographically diagnosed or suspected fetal CNS anomalies to guide the clinical management.