Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Assessment of N-acetylcysteine as an Alternative for the Treatment of the Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Background: Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a common condition affecting females' quality of life in a significant negative manner. Verities of medical treatments have been investigated for whether the prevention or treatment of this condition with uncertain outcomes. Currently, evidence has shown the role of oxidant and antioxidant agents in the etiology of PMDD. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agent that we have aimed to assess its efficacy for the treatment of PMDD, and compare it with fluoxetine, as one of the choice treatment of this disorder. Methods: The current randomized clinical trial has been conducted on 119 childbearing females, randomly divided into three groups of either treatment with 10 mg of fluoxetine twice daily or 450 mg of NAC twice daily or placebo in 2016-2018. The agents were administered daily for two weeks within the initiation of menstruation cycle for two menstruation cycles. The questionnaires of Hamilton and daily record of severity of problems (DRSP) were filled before and following the interventions for groups, and the results were compared. Results: The baseline DRSP and Hamilton scores were not statistically different among the three groups (P>0.05) while by the end of the study all of the groups presented significantly improved scores (P<0.001). Comparison of three groups revealed remarkable inferiority of placebo to the other two groups (P<0.05) while no statistical difference was found between N-acetylcysteine with fluoxetine in terms of neither Hamilton (P:0.12) nor DRSP scores (P:0.75). Conclusion: Findings of our study are in favor of NAC use for the treatment of PMDD. Further studies with larger sample size and elongated duration of treatment and follow-ups are strongly recommended. J Pharm Care 2019; 7(4): 94-99
Haematological Predictors of Recovery in Dengue Cases

IntrOductIOn Dengue fever cause changes in the peripheral blood counts including relative increase in haemoglobin, haematocrit and monocyte counts and reduction in platelet counts, eosinophil percentage and absolute eosinophil count. Haematologically, recovery is marked by decrease in haemoglobin,haematocrit and monocyte percentage and increase in platelet counts,eosinophil percentage and absolute eosinophil counts. Haematological recovery coincides with clinical recovery in all cases [1,2]. In low resource and rural setting, where the automated haematology analysers and skilled technicians may not be available and hence accurate platelet counts may not be possible, a combination of other haematological parameters like haemoglobin, haematocrit, monocyte counts, eosinophil counts and absolute eosinophil counts may be used as a surrogate marker for recovery. This was a feasibility study to assess the same. Other studies have not highlighted the rebound eosinophilia that occurs with recovery in dengue. Thus, the aim of the study was to assess the haematological parameters like haemoglobin, haematocrit, monocyte counts, eosinophil counts and absolute eosinophil counts which may be used as a surrogate marker for recovery.
The Extent of Charitable Organisations’ Disclosures of Information and its Relationship with Donations

This study examines the extent of disclosures of information by charitable organisations and the effect of total donations on disclosure. The sample of this study consists of annual returns for the financial year 2009 of 101 charitable organisations. The disclosure score obtained was based on the ratio of total disclosure score to its total possible disclosure score. The overall total disclosures are very low and below the mean score. Statistical results indicate that the extent of disclosure is significantly related to total donations received. This study provides evidence to the management of the charitable organisations in Malaysia to improve their financial disclosure of information in their reporting so as to convince the stakeholders that the resources are used efficiently for charitable services. Due to the unique features of charitable organisations, ChORI was developed and applied in this study to assist in the examination of the extent of disclosures of information.Keywords: Charitable organisations, disclosure, donations, index, information
Do Links Between Personality and Life Outcomes Generalize? Testing the Robustness of Trait–Outcome Associations Across Gender, Age, Ethnicity, and Analytic Approaches

The Big Five personality traits have been linked with a broad range of consequential life outcomes. The present research systematically tested whether such trait–outcome associations generalize across gender, age, ethnicity, and analytic approaches that control for demographic and personality covariates. Analyses of nationally representative samples from the Life Outcomes of Personality Replication project (N = 6,126) indicated that (a) most trait–outcome associations do generalize across gender, age, and ethnicity; (b) controlling for overlap between personality traits substantially reduces the strength of many associations; and (c) several dozen trait–outcome associations proved highly generalizable across all analyses. These findings have important implications for evaluating the robustness of the personality–outcome literature, updating the canon of established trait–outcome associations, and conducting future research.
Professional Learning Communities in Peninsular Malaysia: Comparing Day Secondary School and National Religious Secondary School

The main aim of the study was to examine and compare the implementation of professional learning communities (PLCs) in Day Secondary School (DSS) and National Religious Secondary School (NRSS) in Peninsular Malaysia. A total of 350 teachers from DSS and 371 from NRSS completed the survey with usable data. The results revealed that, i) both DSS and NRSS achieved the level of Quite Good in PLCs, its dimensions as well as its sub-dimensions; ii) NRSS achieved a higher mean score than DSS in PLCs, Organizational Factor as well as Non-organizational Factor and the differences were significant; iii) both DSS and NRSS achieved a higher mean score in Organization Factor than Non-Organizational Factor; iv) among all the sub-dimensions of PLCs, both DSS and NRSS achieved the highest mean score in Shared Norms and Vision; v) among all the sub-dimensions of PLCs, DSS achieved the lowest mean score in External Support System whereas NRSS achieved the lowest mean score in Structural Support. This study contributes to the field of learning organization and provides practical insights for educational practitioners and researchers in advancing a more comprehensive analysis in exploring PLCs towards continuous and sustained school improvement.
Potential distribution of the tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon (Decapoda: Penaeidae), an invasive species in the Atlantic Ocean

Introduction: Invasive species are considered the second cause of extinction of native species after habitat loss. The impacts of invasive species have serious economic implications since the presence of this type of species can result in a decrease in ecosystem services granted to humans. In marine systems, some human activities such as maritime transport and aquaculture have favored the dispersion of invasive species, especially those with commercial importance. This paper describes the potential distribution of the tiger shrimp, Penaeus monodon, an invasive species along the American Atlantic coast. Objective: To describe a potential distribution model of Penaeus monodon in the American Atlantic region and compare the environmental characteristics of this region with those of the Indo-Pacific original niche conditions. Methods: Using geographic and environmental data, we constructed and tested three models to determine the efficiency of MaxEnt v. 3.3 software in predicting new areas for the distribution of this invasive shrimp species. Geographic data were downloaded from such web sites as the Global Biodiversity Information Facility, the Ocean Biogeographic Information System, and the United States Geological Survey, as well from literature. Environmental data were downloaded from Bio-Oracle v2.0 data base. The three tested models were: 1) the first was created using only recordings of Penaeus monodon from the Indo-Pacific (its origin zone) and then projected to the Atlantic (native model); 2) the second was built using only recordings from the invaded area; the training and projection area of this model was the Atlantic (invasive model); 3) the third included recordings from both the Indo-Pacific and Atlantic regions, and the model was trained and projected jointly in both areas (complete model). We extracted the values of the three models for each tiger shrimp sightings in the invaded area; sightings with values ≥ 0.5 were considered as valid prediction of occurrence of the species. Results: We found that the following variables explained 80 % of species distribution: phosphates from the ocean surface, coastal type, chlorophyll a, and maximum bottom temperature. In terms of the models’ ability to predict the occurrences reported in the Atlantic, results were as follows: Native model had a prediction index of 40 %; Invasive model was able to predict 81 % of recordings; and complete model predicted 92 % of total occurrences reported in the invaded area. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that based on the complete model, the countries where the tiger shrimp could establish itself are Mexico and Cuba. Continuous monitoring and conservation actions are relevant in the countries where this species is currently established, as well of those countries with potential for invasions.
Antenatal Care: Predictors of Delays and Effectiveness of Targeted Mentorship and Quality Improvement Intervention at Rural Health Centers in Rwanda by

i DECLARATION. ii DEDICATION. iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS . iv LIST OF PAPERS . v LIST OF SYMBOLS AND ACRONYMS . viii LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES . ix GLOSSARY OF TERMS . x
EFFECT OF FILTRATION OF POST-DILUTED SEMEN BY SEPHADEX ON FREEZING ABILITY AND FERTILIZING CAPACITY OF BUFFALO SEMEN

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Sephadex column filtration technique of post-diluted semen on freezing ability and fertilizing capacity of buffalo semen. Four Egyptian buffalo bulls were used for semen collection. Semen was extended (37C) at a rate of 1:20 and filtered using Sephadex column with G-75 (T2) or G-100 (T3) as compared to un-filtrated semen (T1). Semen in all treatments was evaluated for progressive motility, livability, abnormality and intact acrosome spermatozoa in post-diluted, post-equilibrated and post-thawing semen. Pregnancy diagnosis was performed at 50 d post-insemination. Results showed that T2 and T3 improved (P<0.05) percentage of motility, livability, abnormality and intact acrosome spermatozoa in post-diluted, post-equilibrated and post-thawed semen as compared to T1, being better with T2 (G-75) than T3 (G-100). For buffalo cows inseminated with post-thawed semen, conception rate was 73.3, 63.3 and 56.7% in T2, T3 and T1, respectively (P<0.05). The present results indicate that using Sephadex (G-75) column filter technique has beneficial effects on improving semen quality and fertilizing capacity of buffalo spermatozoa by removal the abnormal and dead spermatozoa in buffalo semen, which can have an adverse effect on their fertilizing potential.
The Contribution of Submerge, Floating, and Gliding Ability on Swimming Distance Ability for First-Year College Students

The submerge, float, and glide ability are first or basic factor that can determine a person is able to swim naturally and can also be easier when learning swimming skills. The aim of study was to investigated contribution of submerge, floating, glade as basic swimming ability on swimming distance ability. Forty student colleges sport science (n=26) and Mathematical (n=14), age range 19 to 21 years (female 17), and (male 23). Subject category of beginner swimmers. They are semester III, and are enrolled in 2017. The applied test have been constructed in order to submerge, floating, gliding ability, as predictor and swimming distance ability as achievement reference standard. The study uses descriptive predictive method. Data collection Instruments use direct test in water. Descriptive statistics analysis (mean, St. d, minimal, maximal, and range). Inferential analysis of prediction using Person partial correlation and multiple linier regressions for predictive validity. Results; coefficient correlation submerge with floating r = 0.60 (sig. p > 0.00), moderate category. Submerge with gliding r = 0.34 (sig. p > 0.034), low category. Submerge with swimming distance (reference standard) r = 0.53, r2= 0.28 (28 %) (sig. p > 0.00), moderate. Floating with gliding r = 0.33 (sig. p > 0.04), low category. Floating with swimming distance r = 0.32, r2= 0.10 (10 %) (sig. p > 0.04), low category. Gliding with swimming distance = 0.38, r2= 0.14 (14%) (sig. p > 0.02), low category. All three factor variables have a positive relationship internal factor, but it is in the moderate and low category. The three components of the basic swimming ability as a predictor has a contribution to the ability of swimming distance of beginner level students with a value coefficient determination of 33 %. The remaining 0.67 % resulted from the other ability. Physical education or beginner swimming trainers should teach these basic skills first before learning swimming techniques.
Impact of male infertility on men's self-esteem

Background: : Self-esteem is based on an individual’s appraisal or estimation of his / her importance or value. Since infertility causes personal, familial, and social problems, it considered a devastating health problem. Infertile males experience considerable psychological stress, with low self esteem, isolation, loss of control, sexual inadequacy and depression.Objective: To assess impact of male infertility on self-esteem and determine relationship between clinical, demographic characteristics and self-esteem of infertile males.Patients and Methods: A non experimental (case-control) research design used to conduct this study. A purposive sample was used. The current study included 150 subjects, 100 was studied group & 50 was control group. Data collection tool consisted two parts:1-Demographic and clinical data sheet, 2- Modified form (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES). Results: The most of fertile and infertile age groups was from 28 to Conclusion: From the present study, we can conclude that infertile males were having low self-esteem than fertile males making them more liable to having personal as well as social problems.
RUNNING HEAD: ASSESSING PRE-SCHOOLERS INTERACTIVE BEHAVIOUR

Background The preschool years are a period of great developmental achievements, which impact critically on a child’s interactive skills. Having valid and reliable measures to assess interactive behaviour at this stage is therefore crucial. The aim of this study is to describe the adaptation and validation of the child coding of the Coding System for Mother–Child Interactions (CSMCI, Healey et al., 2010), and discuss its applications and implications in future research and practice. Methods 220 Portuguese pre-schoolers and their mothers were videotaped during a structured task. Child and mother interactive behaviours were coded based on the task. Maternal reports on the child’s temperament and emotional and behaviour problems were also collected, along with family psychosocial information. Results Inter-rater agreement was confirmed. The use of child Cooperation, Enthusiasm and Negativity as subscales was supported by their correlations across tasks. Moreover, these subscales were correlated with each other, which supports the use of a global child interactive behaviour score. Convergent validity with a measure of emotional and behavioural problems (CBCL 1 1⁄2-5) was established, as well as divergent validity with a measure of temperament (CBQ-SF). Regarding associations RUNNING HEAD: ASSESSING PRE-SCHOOLERS INTERACTIVE BEHAVIOUR 2 with family variables, child interactive behaviour was only associated with maternal behaviour. Conclusions Findings suggest that this coding system is a valid and reliable measure for assessing child interactive behaviour in preschool age children. It therefore represents an important alternative to this area of research and practice, with reduced costs and with more flexible training requirements. Attention should be given in future research to expanding this work to clinical populations and different age groups.
The Effect of Cosmic Rays on Cometary Nuclei. I. Dose Deposition

Comets are small bodies thought to contain the most pristine material in the solar system. However, since their formation ≈4.5 Gy ago, they have been altered by different processes. While not exposed to much electromagnetic radiation, they experience intense particle radiation. Galactic cosmic rays and solar energetic particles have a broad spectrum of energies and interact with the cometary surface and subsurface; they are the main source of space weathering for a comet in the Kuiper Belt or in the Oort Cloud, and also affect the ice prior to the comet agglomeration. While low-energy particles interact only with the cometary surface, the most energetic ones deposit a significant amount of energy down to tens of meters. This interaction can modify the isotopic ratios in cometary ices and create secondary compounds through radiolysis, such as O2 and H2O2 (Paper II). In this paper, we model the energy deposition of energetic particles as a function of depth using a Geant4 application modified to account for the isotope creation process. We quantify the energy deposited in cometary nucleus by galactic cosmic rays and solar energetic particles. The consequences of the energy deposition on the isotopic and chemical composition of cometary ices and their implication on the interpretation of cometary observations, notably of 67P/Churyumov Gerasimenko by the ESA Rosetta spacecraft, will be discussed in Paper II.
Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli in some chicken products

A total of 120 random samples of raw chicken products (pane, thigh) and half cooked chicken products (nuggets-pane)and cooked chicken products (luncheon - shawerma) (20 of each) were collected from different butcher’s shops and supermarkets in El-Menofia governorate. These samples were examined for isolation and identification of shiga toxin producing E.coli . The incidence of E. coli were 50%, 40%, 25%, 20% ,10% and 15% of examined samples of chicken thigh, pane (raw), nuggets, pane(half cooked), luncheon and shawerma (cooked) respectively. Moreover, the incidence of serologically identified E.coli as Enteropathogenic E.coli (E coli O114 : H21, E coli O119 : H4 , O44 : H18) was 60%, Enterheamorrhagic E.coli (E coli O111: H2, E coli O26 : H11) was 55%, Enterotoxogenic E.coli (E coli O125: H18and E coli O127: H6) was 30% and Enteroinvasive E.coli (E coli O124) was 15%. The achieved results evident that Enteropathogenic E. coli is the most contaminant of our examined samples followed by Enterheamorrhagic E. coli then Enterotoxogenic E.coli and finally Enteroinvasive E.coli. PCR resultes from biochemically positive E. coli samples clarified the absence of Stx1 from all isolated Ecoli. strains, while Stx2 is present in O44:H18 , O114:H21 , O119:H4 and O127:H6 isolates and absent from O26:H11 , O111:H2 ,O124 and O125:H18 isolates.
Bond liquidity and dealer inventories

Most corporate bond research on liquidity and dealer inventories is based on the USDdenominated bonds transactions in the US reported to TRACE. Some of these bonds, however, are also traded in Europe, and those trades are not subject to the TRACE reporting requirements. Leveraging our access to both TRACE and ZEN, the UK’s trade reporting system which is not publicly available, we find an overlap of about 30,000 bonds that are traded both in the US and in Europe. This paper examines how using the CUSIP-level information from TRACE and ZEN affects the computation of bond liquidity metrics, dealer inventories, and the relationship between the two. We find that in the combined dataset, the weekly volume traded and number of trades are significantly higher than in TRACE: e.g., the average unconditional number of trades in investment-grade (high-yield) bonds is 17% (20%) higher and the average unconditional volume traded is 15% (17%) higher when we incorporate the information from ZEN. We find a strong positive relationship between inventories and liquidity, as proxied by the trading activity metrics (i.e., number of trades, zero trading days, or par value traded) in TRACE data, and this result carries over to the combined dataset. When measuring bond liquidity with the Amihud ratio, we find strong relationships in both TRACE and ZEN but of opposite signs: greater (lagged) inventories result in higher liquidity in the US but lower liquidity in Europe. The two effects offset each other and significance disappears in the combined dataset. We conclude that (i) neither of the individual datasets paints a complete picture of the effects of dealer inventories on bond market liquidity, (ii) the measures based on the combined dataset appear more precise in describing the market characteristics, and (iii) data sharing across transaction reporting databases would allow a variety of stakeholders to gain a more accurate understanding of the liquidity and dealer inventories in global bond markets.
Osseointegrated implants versus zirconium mucosal inserts in complete denture patients

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of osseointegrated implants versus mucosal inserts used for retention of complete dentures. Materials and Methods: Twelve completely edentulous patients were selected for this study and divided into two groups of six. Group I received implant retained maxillary overdentures, while group II received maxillary overdentures retained by muchor zirconium mucosal inserts. Bone changes in both groups were evaluated using cone beam ct at insertion and after six and twelve months. Results: The results showed that the bone changes produced in mucosal overdenture wearers were greater than those produced in implant overdenture wearers. Conclusion: Zirconium mucosal inserts caused more bone changes than osseointegrated implants.