Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Contribution to the taxonomy and phylogeny of the genus Polia Ochsenheimer, 1816 (Noctuidae, Noctuinae, Hadenini): species groups and pairs in the Holarctic subgenus Polia s. str.

We review the phylogenetic and biogeographical connections of the Holarctic subgenus Polia, re-considering the diagnoses of the species groups based on the external morphology and the characterisation of the male and female genitalia, as well. We produced trees based on genital morphological characters. A preliminary CO1 consensus tree was also constructed which generally supports the morphologically outlined species groups. The plesiomorphic abdominal brush organ was observed to become lost in different species groups independently. The asymmetrisation of the tufts of bristles on the saccular extensions represents one of the most important traits of the genus. These are weakly differentiated, and the shape is nearly symmetrical in supposedly plesiomorphic character states. The most differentiated asymmetrical saccular processes were found in P. serratilinea and, parallel, also in the species of the Holarctic P. nebulosa group. Holarctic connections are present in most Arctic-Boreal species and certain sister species and/or species groups in temperate taxa (i.e. in the P. bombycina and the P. nebulosa species groups), with subsequent speciation in the Nearctic. It means that Trans-Beringian migrations should have occurred at least three times in the geographical history of Polia, from which the trans-migration of the basally split P. nebulosa group was the most ancient.
Effects of Reminiscence Therapy on Depression for Elderly with Alzheimer’s Disease

Elderly with Alzheimer's disease may experience various adverse effects on physical and psychological functions, especially depression level. Effective intervention may reduce depressive symptoms. Therefore, the current study aims to investigate the effect of individualized reminiscence therapy on depression levels among the elderly with Alzheimer's disease. The findings revealed that individualized-reminiscence therapy significantly affects the elderly with Alzheimer's depression level. In conclusion, reminiscence was beneficial through stressful life changes, reduce depressive symptoms, improving life satisfaction and having a better quality of life among the elderly with Alzheimer's disease.
MEDICATION ADHERENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS IN CENTRAL HOSPITAL WARRI, DELTA STATE *Aghoja OC1, Jolasinmi TO1, Odili VU2

Hypertension is a serious public health problem as a result of its high prevalence and therefore good control is often considered to be essential in reducing the morbidity and mortality of the disease. Adherence to antihypertensive therapy can have a positive effect on high blood pressure control and hence the health-related quality of life of hypertensive patients. The objectives of this study were to determine the level of adherence of hypertensive patients to antihypertensive therapy to ascertain the impact of adverse drug reactions (ADR’s) on their adherence as well as to determine the impact of adherence on the quality of life of hypertensive patients. A prospective survey of the medication use of 300 hypertensive patients was undertaken in the medical outpatient department of Central hospital, Warri, Delta state. The study revealed that 59% of the respondents were adherent to their anti-hypertensive medication. The major reason for non-adherence was forgetfulness by the respondents to take their antihypertensive medications. About 11.7% of the respondents were also non-adherent as a result of Adverse Drug reactions (ADR’s). The level of adherence had no significant impact on the quality of life of respondents. In the study, 59% of the patients were adherent to their antihypertensive medication. Adverse drug reactions had a significant impact on the level of adherence among hypertensive patients. The patients’ level of adherence had no significant impact on their quality of life.
Extracellular phytase activites of lactic acid bacteria in sour-dough mix prepared from traditionally produced boza as starter culture

Fermentation using Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) and LAB species can exhibit extracellular activities such as decreasing of antinutritional factors, in particular phytic acid (PA) or phytate. The objective of this study was to assess extracellular phytase activities of LAB in sourdough mix prepared from traditionally produced boza as starter culture. To do this, thirthy-five boza samples were collected from Central Anatolia, Marmara and Eastern Anatolia regions in Turkey to be used as starter culture for preparing sourdough mix. In each mixture, LAB strains and phytase (+) ones were screened by culture-based examination, characterized by VITEK® MS, and extracellular phytase activity of each LAB strain was determined by spectrophotometry. Overall, 29 presumptive strains of LAB were isolated. Of them, 21 were found to be phytase (+). The average extracellular phytase activity was 656.8 ±188.1 U//mL, and a Pediococcus pentosaceus EK1 isolate showed the highest activity as 1285.5 U/mL. In conclusion, the traditionally produced bozas have been found as potential starter culture reservoirs for sourdough fermentation with significantly higher extracellular phytase activities, thus challenging opportunitites to lower antinutritional factors, in particular phytic acid (PA) or phytate in the foods for the consumers.
The power of perception of global empowerment in linking social support and psychosocial well-being (job satisfaction)

Aim: According to the health organization model: 1) social resources in the working group (e.g. social support) and structural resources for the execution of tasks (e.g. autonomy) are correlated with 2) healthy, active professionals experiencing high levels of psychosocial well-being through job satisfaction. This study examines to what extent social resources in the work group (supervisor and peer social support) and employees’ perception of global empowerment correlate with job satisfaction. Design: A cross-sectional and exploratory study of a descriptive and correlational nature. Methods: Following a quantitative methodology, a structural equation model was created, processed by Stata software. This study comprised a convenience sample of 370 Portuguese healthcare professionals working in five-star private hospitals, and aimed to examine the relationship between social support, global empowerment, and job satisfaction. Data were gathered from physically administered questionnaires. Results: Job satisfaction was significantly predicted by social support and global empowerment (direct and indirect effects). Conclusion: The results support the health organization model, indicating that positive outcomes, such as job satisfaction, can be predicted by perceptions of social resources (social support) and structural resources (global empowerment), but also that perceptions of global empowerment play a mediating role between perceived social support and
Optimal Strategies for an Ambiguity-Averse Insurer under a Jump-Diffusion Model and Defaultable Risk

In this paper, we consider a robust optimal investment-reinsurance problem with a default risk. The ambiguity-averse insurer (AAI) may carry out transactions on a risk-free asset, a stock, and a defaultable corporate bond. The stock’s price is described by a jump-diffusion process, and both the jump intensity and the distribution of jump amplitude are uncertain, i.e., the jump is ambiguous. The AAI’s surplus process is assumed to follow an approximate diffusion process. In particular, the reinsurance premium is calculated according to the generalized mean-variance premium principle, and the reinsurance type has to follow a self-reinsurance function. In performing dynamic programming, both the predefault case and the postdefault case are analyzed, and the optimal strategies and the corresponding value functions are derived under the worst-case scenario. Moreover, we give a detailed proof of the verification theorem and give some special cases and numerical examples to illustrate our theoretical results.
Effect of Nasoalveolar Molding on Nasal Symmetry in Patients With Cleft Lip and Palate: A Systematic Review

Study Selection: A total of 1282 relevant articles published up to 2018 were identified. The selected papers were screened based on the eligibility criteria after the thorough investigation of their titles and abstracts. In the next step, the inconsistent articles with our objectives were removed. Afterward, the papers were thoroughly studied, and data related to our study goals were extracted and recorded in predetermined extraction forms. After the full-text evaluation of the articles, 22 articles were finally selected.
Detection and Phylogenetic Characterization of Virulence Genes of Escherichia coli Associated with Canine Urinary Tract Infections in India

BACKGROUND: Escherichia coli (E.coli) is one of the most common and important causative bacterium of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in both dogs and humans. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to identify virulence genes and a phylogenetic group of E. coli isolated from the urine of dogs suffering from UTIs. METHODS: E. coli were isolated from urine of dogs suffering from UTIs and tested for the presence of the virulence genes using conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and sequencing method. On day 60 after immunization, half of the fish in each treatment was challenged intraperitoneally and the re- maining half of fish in the oral receiving bacterin groups were challenged by bath method with 1 LD50 and 1 LC50 of a Y. ruckeri local virulent isolate respectively. RESULTS: Out of a total of 103 samples, 25 were found to be positive for E. coli, of these 20 (80.0%) were identified as aer, 14(56.0%) as pap, 12(48.0%) as sfa, 8(32.0%) as afa, 5(20.0%) as hly and 5(20.0%) as cnf1 genes. None of the isolates carried cnf2 genes. CONCLUSIONS: The study demonstrated a high occurrence of virulence genes. The phylogenetic compar- isons of these gene sequences detected in uropathogenic E. coli isolated from dogs showed high similarity to those present in the urine of humans with urinary tract infection. Phylogenetic comparisons of the virulence genes revealed that hly, sfa , cnf1 and pap matched to group B2, afa to group A and aer to group B2 and D.
AN INTEGRATED DEMATEL–IF-TOPSIS METHODOLOGY FOR LOGISTICS CENTERS’ LOCATION SELECTION PROBLEM: AN APPLICATION FOR ISTANBUL METROPOLITAN AREA

Logistics Centers (LCs) are among the most important facilities for rapid, cost effective, environmental friendly and secure logistics services to the urban logistics problems. Finding proper locations to LCs has an important effect on their success. In this study, LCs’ location selection problem for Istanbul Metropolitan area is investigated. Istanbul is a leading city of Turkey in many categories including various industries, import/export amounts, transportation infrastructure and population density. However, industrialization and urbanization have introduced numerous problems to Istanbul. New projects are continuously being announced for the problems of metropolis, however, they may also bring new problems if they are not punctiliously planned and applied. Hence, in this study, it is aimed to propose a systematic Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) approach for the LCs’ location selection problem of Istanbul. In this approach, an integrated DEcision-MAking Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) and Intuitionistic Fuzzy (IF) Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) method is utilized. DEMATEL is used to analyse the decision criteria and IF-TOPSIS is used to evaluate candidate locations for LCs. Considering the vagueness inherent to this decision-making problem, IF sets are used for the evaluation process. Results are compared with the results of IF-VIKOR (VIše Kriterijumska Optimizacija kompromisno Rešenje – multi-criteria optimization and compromise solution) technique.
Local Cutaneous Effects Associated with Chlorhexidine-Impregnated Gel Dressing in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Patients

Introduction: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) often requires a central venous catheter (CVC) for quick and safe vascular access. Currently, new technologies are available to protect the catheter insertion site, such as chlorhexidine-impregnated gel dressings (CIGD). Objectives: To evaluate local cutaneous effects associated with CIGD in patients undergoing HSCT. Methods: In this cross-sectional, prospective study, we evaluated 25 HSCT patients who had a CVC inserted. Patients were visited daily to monitor the CIGD changing procedures and evaluate abnormalities of the underlying skin after dressing removal. Findings: Local erythema was the most frequently detected abnormality, although usually transient and considered secondary to the mechanical trauma of dressing removal. The most severe lesions, consisting of areas of skin loss, erythematous plaques and/or vesicles were classified as skin irritation and presented in 11 (44%) of the 25 patients. An association test showed that skin irritation was more frequent in patients who underwent allogeneic HSCT (p = 0.03). Skin irritation was most frequently observed in areas of contact with the non-woven polyester adhesive tape (n = 22; 88%), which made up the adhesive margins of the dressing. The CIGD was discontinued in 6 (54%) of the 11 patients who presented severe skin injuries. Conclusion: In this study, we detected that skin irritation was more frequent in patients who underwent allogeneic HSCT. The most common skin manifestation was skin loss.
Normal heart sizes of Nigerians within Rivers state using cardiothoracic ratio

Chest radiography is the most commonly used modality for the detection of cardiomegaly and the evaluation of cardiothoracic ratio.The aim of this study was to establish the mean values of cardiac and thoracic diameters, and the cardiothoracic ratio in children, adolescents and adult Nigerians within Rivers State and to provide a database of normal heart sizes of Nigerians within Rivers State which could be used for clinical interpretation and to compare with other ethnic groups within Nigeria, Africa and the world at large. This study considered the heart sizes of three hundredand six samples of children, adolescence and adult Nigerians of both sexes within Rivers State which is as a result of racial variations which has been noted to affect the sizes of the heart. The results showed the mean heart diameter for males to be12.92 ± 1.41cm, 12.01 ± 1.38cm for females while 12.46± 1.44cm was noted for both genders. For chest diameter, the mean; 28.28 ± 2.86cm was obtained for males, 25.71 ± 2.30cm for females, and 27.00 ± 2.82cm for both genders and lastly, the mean CTR value of 45.7± 0.03 for males, 46.7 ± 0.04 for females and 46.3± 0.03 for both genders. Statistical analysis using student t- test showed that male Nigerians within Rivers State had significantly higher value (p<0.05) in almost all the parameters except in CTR where the females had higher CTR value (p<0.05). The finding of this study will serve as a basis for future studies on other Nigerian ethnic group, to enhance better clinical interpretations and also necessary for a better and more accurate evaluation of cardiovascular diseases. Keywords : Cardiothoracic ratio, Heart diameter and Chest radiograph
Macroeconomic Determinates of Private Fixed Investment in Large and Medium Scale Manufacturing Industries of Ethiopia: A Time Series Analysis

This study provides an empirical analysis of macroeconomic determinates of private fixed investment in large and medium scale manufacturing Industry of Ethiopia over 1979/80 to 2008/09 periods using cointegration and Error Correction Model (ECM). The objective of this paper was to determine the impact of macroeconomic variables on the level of private fixed investment in large and medium scale manufacturing industry Ethiopia. The time series characteristics showed that all variables are integrated of order 1. The long run private fixed investment in manufacturing industry in Ethiopia is affected by Real Gross Domestic product (RGDP), inflation rate and Dummy variable that capture policy change. In the long run RGDP growth and policy change variable indicated positive and statistically significant impact on private manufacturing investment. However, the effect of inflation rate on private fixed investment in manufacturing sector was found to be negative. In the short run, the coefficient of error correction term was -0.695 indicating high speed of adjustment towards the long run equilibrium. In the short run ECM, it was found that the RGDP growth and bank loan disbursement to manufacturing (BLM) industry as well as lagged value of investment in manufacturing industry have positive impact on private manufacturing investment. Based on this result it is therefore suggested that improving the productivity of economic sectors, developing basic investment projects by reducing government consumption and strengthening inflation management policies as well as establishing industrial bank should be considered to raise fixed capital investment in Ethiopia.
THE COMBINATION TIME AND TEMPERATURE TO ALOE VERA SKIN TEA AS FUNCTIONAL DRINK

This study gets started by making the dry tea from aloe vera skin. The making of aloe vera skin tea was used the cabinet drying. The stem of aloe vera its green coloring was spread evenly on the surface was stacked on the plastic basket that lined with the paper. The steps were carried out to sorting, cleaning, weighing, and peeling off the stem continued by separating the gel and skin of the aloe vera. The aloe vera skin was dried on the cabinet drying at 60°C for 4 hours, then brewed using the water at 70, 80, and 90°C for 1 and 3 minutes. The best result from the each parameter such as tannin, phenol, alkaloid, and antioxidant activity would be continued by GCMS test to identify the volatile compounds and the organic acid as the compiler of the brewed tea by using HPLC.
Resveratrol and Diabetic Cardiomyopathy: Focusing on the Protective Signaling Mechanisms

Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a common cardiovascular complication of diabetic mellitus that is characterized by diastolic disorder in the early stage and clinical heart failure in the later stage. Presently, DCM is considered one of the major causes of death in diabetic patients. Resveratrol (RSV), a naturally occurring stilbene, is widely reported as a cardioprotective substance in many heart diseases. Thus far, the specific roles of RSV in DCM prevention and treatment have attracted great attention. Here, we discuss the roles of RSV in DCM by focusing its downstream targets from both in vivo and in vitro studies. Among such targets, Sirtuins 1/3 and AMP-activated kinase have been identified as key mediators that induce cardioprotection during hyperglycemia. In addition, many other signaling molecules (e.g., forkhead box-O3a and extracellular regulated protein kinases) are also regulated in the presence of RSV and exert beneficial effects such as opposing oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis in cardiomyocytes exposed to high-glucose conditions. The beneficial potential of an RSV/stem cell cotherapy is also reviewed as a promising therapeutic strategy for preventing the development of DCM.
Determinant Analysis of Hedging Policy (Study on Non-Financial Company)

Hedging is one of the alternatives used to minimize risk in the company, especially the risk due to exchange rate fluctuations. It is possible to conduct hedging activities to protect the company from the risk of exchange rate fluctuations. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of growth, leverage firm size, cash flow and liquidity of the hedging decision on non-financial companies. In this study, measurement companies use hedging or not will be seen in the annual financial statements. The object used in this study were non-financial companies listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2015-2017. The analytical method is multiple regression. The results showed that leverage has a significant effect on hedging activity. The cash flow has a negative and significant effect on hedging activity.
Rhode Island and Connecticut wineries business strategy, performance, and management capabilities: a survey of managerial practices

ABSTRACT New wineries in less traditional wine regions have broadened the concept of the wine industry by linking it with tourism; perhaps with more strength than in other more traditional areas, where this change in the business model has also occurred. To understand what the drivers of a better performance to this new typology of wineries are, this article has surveyed the wineries of the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island, in the northeast of the U.S., a new wine region. Through a questionnaire, the strategies these wineries follow and their relevant management capabilities in relationship with their performance have been analyzed. The conclusions show how the management capabilities the wineries own are as important as the strategy of differentiation they follow in their pursue and obtention of a competitive advantage; and that it is a service and tourism-oriented strategy that eventually facilitates this advantage. The managerial skills of creating an efficient and coordinated organizational structure together with their conception of this service-oriented business, where the tourism aspect plays a fundamental role, seems evident when defining the resources and capabilities that generate their sustainable performance.
Eco-Sustainable Metropolises: An Analysis of Budgetary Strategy in Italy’s Largest Municipalities

The sustainable urban development agenda calls for city governments worldwide to integrate sustainability goals into their budgetary processes. This article presents the findings of an analysis of the integration of urban environmental sustainability into the budgetary strategy of fourteen Italian metropolitan municipalities. Its purpose is to find out the extent to which they are committed to the promotion of environmentally sustainable cities. A documentary research of both strategic planning documents and municipal budgets was conducted. Correlation and linear regression techniques were used for a quantitative data analysis which indicated a strong positive linear relationship between the amount of resources invested in environmental sustainability and the total availability of budgetary resources. Furthermore, the study found that all Italian metropolitan municipalities are integrating urban environmental sustainability objectives and supporting resources into their budgetary strategy but to a different extent and with a focus on waste. Further efforts are needed for an effective full integration, which is an enduring challenge for local government managers.
UTILIZATION OF SOME VEGETABLES WASTES AND BY- PRODUCTS AS NATURAL SOURCES OF ANTIOXIDANTS

Nowadays, Natural antioxidants are concern a great demand for consumer preference and health . This study was carried out to investigate the possibility of using vegetables wastes and by products as natural antioxidants . Five commercial waste and by-products namely, tomato pomace , potato peels , eggplant peels and olive leaves were evaluated . Phenolic compounds for each ethanolic extracts were identified using HPLC and different compounds also, were identified namely, chlorogenic , vanillic , ferrullic , Salicylic and caffeic acids . etc . Results of total phenolic contents (TPC) of the investigated extracts ranged from 29 to 144 mg /g. gallic acid. Olive leaves extracts showed the highest antioxidant activities (DPPH ) in compare with other extracts ( 92.1 % ) . Results of rancimat test indicated also, that addition of olive leaves extract to palm oil exhibited the highest induction period (I.P ) (11.3) hours comparing with the other extracts . From the economical point of view, vegetable wastes and byproducts can used as natural source of antioxidants and play an important role in food industry .