Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci Prevalence, Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns and Colonization Risk Factors Among HIV-Positive Patients in Health-Care Facilities in Debre Berhan Town, Ethiopia

Background The majority of multidrug-resistant organisms found in immunocompromised patients are enterococci. The rise of vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) poses a significant threat to public health. There is a scarcity of information regarding the prevalence of VRE in Ethiopia. Purpose This study aims to determine the prevalence of VRE in fecal samples from Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-positive individuals, to identify associated factors, and to assess their susceptibility to selected commonly prescribed medications. Patients and Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from April 1 to July 15, 2023, on 170 HIV-positive clients at Debre Berhan Town. A pre-tested structured questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic and clinical data. Stool sample was collected by trained health workers, and processed by standard microbiological techniques. Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method was used for antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Data entry and analysis was carried out by SPSS Version 25. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regressions were used to assess the associated factors. Variables with a p-value of <0.05 were considered to be significantly associated with the outcome variables and the results were displayed with tables. Results From the total of 170 study participants, colonization of Enterococcus species was observed among 95 (55.9%). Vancomycin resistance was found in 13 (13.8%) of them with 95% confidence interval (CI) 7.4–22.1. History of hospitalization Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR): 11.9 (95% CI 1.11–127.53); habit of eating uncooked food (AOR: 15.34 (95% CI 2.36–99.63)) and invasive procedures (AOR: 23.07 (95% CI 3.54–150)) were among the predictors of VRE. MDR (multidrug resistance) was observed in 83 (87.4%) of the isolates. The highest rate of resistance was observed for ampicillin with 72 (74.6%). Conclusion Vancomycin and multidrug resistance of enterococci among HIV patients are significant in ART clinics of Debre Berhan Town. These warrant applicable infection prevention guidelines in the health facilities and health education on food hygiene.
THE EFFECT OF COMPANY SIZE, FUNDING DECISIONS, AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE ON FIRM VALUE

This study aims to determine the effect of company size, funding decisions, and financial performance on firm value. Secondary data is sourced from the financial statements of companies in the Industrial Goods sector index companies listed on the IDX during the 2017-2021 period. The number of samples used was 40 companies as research objects for five years. Panel data regression analysis was used as a mechanism in this study. The results showed that firm size significantly affects strong values with a negative coefficient direction. On the other hand, funding decisions and financial performance do not affect firm value. Therefore, it is concluded that fit size has a significant effect on solid buy with a negative coefficient direction, indicating that the larger the size of the company, the greater the agency costs that the company must incur to overcome agency problems and diversify into products that are less profitable and absorb a lot of resources, so this can reduce the value of the company.
Micro dose and N and P fertilizer application for pearl millet in West Africa

The objective of this study was to determine the grain and stover yield response of pearl millet to microdose fertilizer application alone, and microdose combined with N and P fertilizer application rates across years and locations in West Africa. Microdose fertilizer application increased pearl millet grain yields by 240 to 300 kg ha-1 on sandy soils across a broad range of climatic and soil conditions in West Africa, while increasing pearl millet grain yields by 400 kg ha-1 on silty clay soils in Mali. Stover yield increases of pearl millet were 250 to 400 kg ha-1 on sandy soils and 500 to 2500 kg ha-1 on silty clay soils in Mali. Application of 20 kg ha-1 P2O 5 and 30 kg ha-1 N in addition to microdose commonly increased grain yields by 140 to 180 kg ha-1 and stover yields by 600 to 1500 kg ha-1 over that of microdose application only. These results indicate that micodose in combination with 20 kg ha-1 P2O5 and 30 kg ha-1 N fertilizer application is required to optimize both grain and stover yield of pearl millet in West Africa to meet food, fuel and soil improvement needs of farmers.
Needs and Expectations of Long-Term Cancer Survivors: Multi-Centre Study Protocol

Cancer is a social issue as its outreach affects not only mortality (it is the second cause of death in our environment) but also the costs due to morbidity and the distress it causes, as well as the losses and consequences in personal, family, work, and even social areas. This study is trying to find out the health needs of long-term cancer survivors and their perceptions and expectations of the care they received during their survival stage. For this, a joint, cross-sectional descriptive study with a qualitative and quantitative approach has been designed. For the qualitative approach, we have used different focus groups representing different geographical areas of the Spanish territory. For the qualitative approach, we have used a validated questionnaire. This study will provide a better knowledge of the quality of life of these patients, as well as their level of unmet and even unexpressed needs, in order to develop effective strategies and interventions that allow for the implementation of adapted care plans that include such unexpressed needs. This study will also allow for the creation and development of assessment methods for health results from the patient’s perspective and experience. These issues require a multidisciplinary, complex approach. These survivors may require not well-known health services, as the number of these patients has grown recently, and their survival time is also longer. This research explores a wider and more thorough perspective of long-term cancer survivors’ needs, experiences, and expectations to be achieved.
Coping with Thesis Writing: An Analysis of Stress Management Techniques in Higher Education

This research explores the relationship between Problem-Focused Coping and Academic Stress among students at Satya Wacana Christian University. In an academic environment where students face immense pressure, particularly during the thesis-writing phase, understanding how coping strategies impact stress levels is crucial. The study involves 145 students, predominantly female, from different faculties, who were surveyed using the Academic Stress Scale and Problem-Focused Coping Scale. The research adopts a quantitative approach with a correlational design to analyze the relationship between coping mechanisms and stress levels. Key findings indicate a diverse range of coping capabilities among students, with a majority scoring medium on the Problem-Focused Coping scale. However, a significant minority demonstrates high coping abilities, suggesting variable stress management skills as per Lazarus and Folkman’s transactional model. Alarmingly, 63% of the participants scored high in the Academic Stress category, underlining the prevalent stress challenges faced by students. Statistical analysis reveals a non-normal distribution of both coping and stress levels, hinting at unique stressors in the university environment. A significant negative correlation between Problem-Focused Coping and Academic Stress, as shown by Spearman’s rho results, supports the hypothesis that effective coping strategies can alleviate stress. The study contributes to the existing literature on stress management in academic settings by highlighting the protective role of Problem-Focused Coping against Academic Stress. It underscores the importance of developing robust coping strategies to aid students in managing academic pressures, particularly during critical phases like thesis writing. The findings also suggest the potential for interventions to enhance Problem-Focused Coping strategies, thereby supporting student well-being and academic success.
Structure and growth rates of bivalve shells as indicators of environmental changes and pollution

Studies of structure, growth rates and elemental distribution in shells of freshwater bivalves give information about environmental changes in the last 100-200 years: this covers the main period of agricultural and industrial development. Our studies on shell growth and structure in north European freshwater unionids are summarized. Changes in shell growth rates and structure clearly indicate acidification, liming, eutrophication, and increase of bioproduction in rivers and lakes.
Effect of Homogenized Callus Tissue on the Rheological and Mechanical Properties of 3D-Printed Food

The aim of the study was to develop ink enriched with a high content of lupine callus tissue (CT) suitable for 3D printing. Printable ink obtained using mashed potatoes (20 g/100 mL) and a 3% agar solution was used as the parent CT-free ink (CT0). Viscosity increased from 9.6 to 75.4 kPa·s during the cooling of the CT0 ink from 50 to 20 °C, while the viscosity of the ink with 80 g/100 mL of CT (CT80) increased from 0.9 to 5.6 kPa·s under the same conditions. The inclusion of CT was shown to decrease the hardness of 3D-printed food gel from 0.32 ± 0.03 to 0.21 ± 0.03 N. The storage modulus G’ value was 7.9 times lower in CT80 samples than in CT0 samples. The values of fracture stress for CT80 and CT0 inks were 1621 ± 711 and 13,241 ± 2329 Pa, respectively. The loss tangent and the limiting strain did not differ in CT0 and CT80, although the value of the fracture strain was 1.6 times higher in the latter. Thus, the present study demonstrates that CT may be added to printing ink in order to enhance food with plant cell material and enable the 3D printing of specially shaped foods.
Effects of Different Kinds of Physical Activity on Vascular Function

Regular exercise is one of the main non-pharmacological measures suggested by several guidelines to prevent and treat the development of hypertension and cardiovascular disease through its impact on the vascular system. Routine aerobic training exerts its beneficial effects by means of several mechanisms: decreasing the heart rate and arterial pressure as well as reducing the activation of the sympathetic system and inflammation process without ignoring the important role that it plays in the metabolic profile. Through all these actions, physical training counteracts the arterial stiffening and aging that underlie the development of future cardiovascular events. While the role of aerobic training is undoubted, the effects of resistance training or combined-training exercise on arterial distensibility are still questioned. Moreover, whether different levels of physical activity have a different impact on normotensive and hypertensive subjects is still debated.
Establishment of an Effective in vitro Regeneration System for Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris L.)

Plant regeneration and dedifferentiation are known to be difficult for sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) due to its recalcitrant nature. This leads to low transformation efficiency and thus successful application of plant molecular techniques is limited in sugar beet for its genetic enhancement. A prolific regeneration method has been established by modulating several plant growth regulators on the in vitro regeneration of Beta vulgaris var. V6 KWS Serenada. Several types of explants excised from young seedlings of this variety were used for both direct and indirect regeneration of shoots. The highest response towards direct shoot formation and callus induction were obtained from cotyledonary nodes and hypocotyls, respectively. Explants were cultured on MS medium supplemented with different concentrations of BAP, GA3 and 2, 4 -D for callus induction as well as formation of shoots. Hypocotyls responded well for callus induction on MS medium containing 0.1 mg/l BAP + 2.0 mg/l 2, 4-D, while cotyledonary nodes exhibited the highest responses towards shoot formation on MS medium containing 1.0 mg/l BAP and 1.5 mg/l GA3. MS medium containing 2.0 mg/l IBA produced the highest number of roots per shoot. The in vitro raised rooted plantlets were successfully transferred to soil for acclimatization. Plant Tissue Cult. & Biotech. 33(2): 181-188, 2023 (December)
Unraveling shared susceptibility loci and Mendelian genetic associations linking educational attainment with multiple neuropsychiatric disorders

Background Empirical studies have demonstrated that educational attainment (EA) is associated with neuropsychiatric disorders (NPDs), suggesting a shared etiological basis between them. However, little is known about the shared genetic mechanisms and causality behind such associations. Methods This study explored the shared genetic basis and causal relationships between EA and NPDs using the high-definition likelihood (HDL) method, cross phenotype association study (CPASSOC), transcriptome-wide association study (TWAS), and bidirectional Mendelian randomization (MR) with summary-level data for EA (N = 293,723) and NPDs (N range = 9,725 to 455,258). Results Significant genetic correlations between EA and 12 NPDs (rg range − 0.49 to 0.35; all p < 3.85 × 10−3) were observed. CPASSOC identified 37 independent loci shared between EA and NPDs, one of which was novel (rs71351952, mapped gene: ARFGEF2). Functional analyses and TWAS found shared genes were enriched in brain tissue, especially in the cerebellum and highlighted the regulatory role of neuronal signaling, purine nucleotide metabolic process, and cAMP-mediated signaling pathways. CPASSOC and TWAS supported the role of three regions of 6q16.1, 3p21.31, and 17q21.31 might account for the shared causes between EA and NPDs. MR confirmed higher genetically predicted EA lower the risk of ADHD (ORIVW: 0.50; 95% CI: 0.39 to 0.63) and genetically predicted ADHD decreased the risk of EA (Causal effect: −2.8 months; 95% CI: −3.9 to −1.8). Conclusion These findings provided evidence of shared genetics and causation between EA and NPDs, advanced our understanding of EA, and implicated potential biological pathways that might underlie both EA and NPDs.
Primitive cladid crinoids from upper Osagean-lower Meramecian (Mississippian) rocks of east-central United States

Species of the late Osagean and early Meramecian primitive cladid crinoid genera Atelestocrinus, Barycrinus, Cestocrinus, Costalocrinus, Cyathocrinites, Meniscocrinus n. gen., Parisocrinus, Pellecrinus, and Saccosomopsis from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee are reviewed, redescribed, and redefined from study of type material, museum collections, and field collections. Nomenclatural and systematic acts include the following: 1) Barycrinus spurius (Hall, 1858) is a senior synonym of Cyathocrinus tumidus Hall, 1858, C. protuberans Hall, 1858, and B. mammatus Meek and Worthen, 1873; 2) B. rhombiferus (Owen and Shumard, 1852a) is a senior synonym of C. sculptilis Hall, 1860, C. thomae Hall, 1860, C. hoveyi Hall, 1861a, C. wachsmuthi Meek and Worthen, 1861, B. herculeus Meek and Worthen, 1868, B. pentagonus Meek and Worthen, 1873, B. striatus Worthen, 1875, B. boonvillensis Miller, 1891b, B. formosus Miller and Gurley, 1894, B. washingtonensis Miller and Gurley, 1895, and B. elrodi Miller and Gurley, 1896a; 3) B. magister (Hall, 1858) is a senior synonym of C. solidus Hall, 1861a and B. magnificus Meek and Worthen, 1868; 4) B. stellatus (Hall, 1858) is a senior synonym of C. bullatus Hall, 1858, C. angulatus Meek and Worthen, 1860, C. quinquelobus Meek and Worthen, 1865, and B. astericus Van Sant, 1964; 5) B. crassibrachiatus (Hall, 1860) is a senior synonym of B. princeps Miller and Gurley, 1890a; 6) B. geometricus Meek and Worthen, 1873, is considered a nomen dubium; 7) B. benedicti (Miller, 1891a) is considered a nomen dubium; 8) Cyathocrinus signatus Miller and Gurley, 1894, is assigned to Cestocrinus and is a senior synonym of Cestocrinus striatus Kirk, 1940; 9) Cyathocrinites iowensis (Owen and Shumard, 1850) is a senior synonym of C. malvaceus Hall, 1858, C. divaricatus Hall, 1858, C. rotundatus Hall, 1858, C. viminalis Hall, 1861a, C. parvibrachiatus Hall, 1861a, C. hamiltonensis Worthen, 1882, C. nodosus Wachsmuth and Springer, 1890, C. brevisacculus Wachsmuth and Springer, 1890, C. opimus Miller and Gurley, 1890a, and C. gurleyi Miller, 1891a; 10) C. kelloggi (White, 1862) is a senior synonym of C. subtumidus Meek and Worthen, 1865; 11) C. farleyi (Meek and Worthen, 1866b) is a senior synonym of C. andersoni Miller and Gurley, 1894, C. granulosus Rowley, 1902, and C. snivelyi Rowley, 1902; 12) C. harrodi (Wachsmuth and Springer, 1880) is a senior synonym of C. boonvillensis Miller, 1891b, C. gorbyi Miller, 1892b, and C. astralus Kammer, 1984; 13) Meniscocrinus n. gen. is described and M. magnitubus n. sp. is assigned to this new genus; 14) C. labyrinthicus Miller, 1891a, is assigned to Parisocrinus; 15) C. intermedius Hall, 1858, is assigned to Pellecrinus; and 16) C. insperatus Lyon, 1869, is assigned to Saccosomopsis and is a senior synonym of C. poterium Meek and Worthen, 1870.
Perception and experience of relatives of pregnant teenagers: A qualitative study in the North and Northeast departments of Haiti

Teenage pregnancy remains a global problem because of its consequences for the teenager, her child, her family, and society. In Haiti, this type of pregnancy burdens the family economy. In addition, the adolescent fertility rate is still high, despite efforts to reduce it. This article aims to analyze the perception and experiential experience of relatives of pregnant adolescents in Haiti. A qualitative study design based on Dewey's social survey was conducted. Data were collected from 17 relatives (partners, parents, guardians, and others) of pregnant adolescents in Haiti's North and Northeast departments. These data were analyzed using thematic analysis. According to the results, teenage pregnancy is seen as a disaster or a social problem in Haiti. It leads to many psychosocial and economic difficulties for the relatives, who are the only source of economic and social support for pregnant adolescents. Considering the vulnerability of relatives, policies, and interventions aimed at reducing the negative consequences of teenage pregnancy should consider this group of individuals.
Company Size and Intellectual Capital on Company Value in The Consumer Goods Industry Sector Listed on The Indonesia Stock Exchange

Firm value is an investor's perception of the company's success in improving the welfare of investors. The company's goal is to value the company with management that can be trusted by potential investors to invest in the company. High company value indicates investor confidence with increasing stock prices. This study aims to determine the effect of firm size and intellectual capital which includes Value added capital employed, Value added human capital, Structural Capital Value added on firm value. The research uses a quantitative method approach. The research sample used was 25 companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2018-2020 with a 3-year period of 75 samples. The research analysis method used is panel data regression using the Eviews 12 application. Based on the results of simultaneous testing, it is known that company size and intellectual capital include Value added capital employed, Value added human capital, Structural Capital Value added has an effect on firm value. Partially Value added capital employed (VACA) has a positive effect on firm value, firm size and value added human capital (VAHU), Structural Capital Value added (STVA) has no effect on firm value.
SURVEY OF SOIL ALGAL FLORA OF SOME CULTIVATED SOILS IN BENI SUEF, EGYPT

The soil algal flora of some cultivated soils with different plants in addition to edaphic and physico-chemical characters of soils were studied at Beni Suef Governorate. A total of 117 species were identified, 52 of them belonging to Cyanophyta; 35 to Bacillariophyta; 27 to Chlorophyta; 2 to Euglenophyta and only one species of Xanthophyta. The cyanobacterial algae were more abundant being widely distributed at all the studied sites than the algal members. They represented 43% of the total algal population in all soil samples with predominance of Oscillatoria amphibia C.A. Agardh (2.95%); O. granulata (2.02%) and O. angustissima (1.75%).
Radial growth patterns of jack pine in relation to climate, moisture availability, and dwarf mistletoe infection in the Boreal Plains Ecozone of Saskatchewan, Canada

ii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS . iii TABLE OF CONTENTS . iv LIST OF TABLES . vii LIST OF FIGURES . viii LIST OF APPENDICES . x ABBREVIATIONS . xi CHAPTER 1 . 1 INTRODUCTION . 1 CHAPTER 2 . 5 METHODS . 5 2.1 Study Regions . 5 2.1. 1 Description . 5 2.1. 2 Climate data . 6 2.2 Study Species . 7 2.2.1 Jack pine . 7 2.2.2 Lodgepole pine dwarf mistletoe . 7 2.3 Study Design . 8 2.3. 1 Site Types . 8 2.3. 2 Field Data Collection . 8 2.4 Tree Ring Analysis . 11 2.4. 1 Processing and measuring . 11 2.4. 2 Crossdating and standardization . 11 2.4. 3 Chronology development . 12 2.5 Statistical Analysis . 12
Analysis Of Intention To Use Digital Islamic Banking Among University Students In Indonesia

The current growth of digital banks is accelerating. This can be seen from the number of users experiencing significant growth throughout the world, including Indonesia. Perceived usefulness and religiosity are important things to create attitude. If these things and social influence as well as features are perceived by potential users, it can lead to intention to use. The purpose of this research is to analyze the effect of perceived usefulness and religiosity through attitude and social influence as well as features as exogenous variables on intention to use on Islamic Digital Banks. This study uses quantitative research methods using SEM-PLS analysis techniques. Data collection was obtained through a Likert scale questionnaire. The sample collection used a convenience sampling technique with a sample size of 106 respondents. The sample criteria in this study were Muslim university students throughout Indonesia aged 20-24 years. The results indicated that perceived usefulness and religiosity have a positive influence on Intention to Use through Attitude towards Islamic Digital Banks. Meanwhile, social influence and features have a direct and significant positive effect on intention to use on Islamic Digital Banks. The conclusion of this research suggest that Islamic digital banks should actively coordinating with fatwa-making institutions to jointly declare that Islamic digital banks are not prohibited by Islam. Thus, the public will be more assured to use Islamic digital bank services, so that the number of customers will increase.