Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Survey of Hepatitis B virus infection and risk factors among pregnant women at public hospital in Ethiopia

Background : Hepatitis B is a global public health problem and a major cause of liver disease, including chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Pregnant women with hepatitis B virus infection are a reservoir for the virus and do have high potential to transmit it to their fetuses and newborns. The objective of the study was to investigate seroprevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen and assess risk factors among pregnant women. Methods : Institution based cross-sectional study was conducted from July to September 2014 among pregnant women in Ethiopia. A pretested structured questionnaire was employed to collect data on socio-demographic and potential risk factors for HBV infection. A blood sample was collected and tested for the presence of hepatitis B surface antigen using Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay kit. Obtained data were evaluated by frequency, logistic regression analyses, and a significance level of 5 % (? = 0.05) was established. Result: Of the total pregnant women , 11(5.4%) of the study participants were positive for HBsAg. The majority (40.1%) of participants were in age group 25-29 years. The prevalence of HBV infection was higher above 20 years of age. Our finding revealed that none of the study participants were aware of their HBV serostatus. Seropositivity for hepatitis B surface antigen was statistically associated with history of abortion (AOR: 6; 95% CI :( 1.39-27.69); P-value: 0.017), surgery (AOR: 5;95% CI: 1.04-24.31; P-value: 0.045) and family history for hepatitis (AOR: 11; 95% CI (1.63 80.44); P-value: 0.014). Conclusion: According to the research findings, there was an intermediate endemicity of hepatitis B virus infection. The finding revealed that history of abortion, surgery and family history for hepatitis were the major risk factors for the high prevalence of hepatitis B infection in the study area.
Dairy Products Consumption in Multiple Sclerosis Patients: Useful or Harmful

Some studies reported that intake of dairy products may be harmful in MS patients but other studies reported that only high fat or complete dairy products are harmful [4-6]. Epidemiological studies have found out the relationship between high incidence of MS and increasing intake of milk. Studies have expressed mentioned results are due to intake of saturated fatty acids from high fat dairy foods [7]. Indeed, intake of complete or high fat milk is known as a predisposing factor for MS [8]. Some studies said these findings were related to cow’s milk allergy, but further studies showed healthy people and MS patients were similar in allergy to cow’s milk [9]. A cohort study found that allergy to cow’s milk is not predisposing factor for MS [10].
Nearly complete mitochondrial genome of Trichiosoma vitellina Linné, 1760 (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae): sequencing and phylogenetic analysis

Abstract The nearly complete mitochondrial genome of Trichiosoma vitellina is 15,245 bp long. It has the A + T content of 81.6% and contains 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNA genes, and 2 rRNA genes. Gene rearrangement is present in the mitogenome of T. vitellina. All PCGs use standard ATN as start codons, and most PCGs have complete TAN as stop codons. Phylogenetic analysis demonstrates the position of T. vitellina in the Tenthredinoidea. This study provides essential data for the conservation genetics of T. vitellina and advances the understanding of the phylogeny of Cimbicidae.
IMPLEMENTATION OF SEISMIC HAZARD MITIGATION ON THE BASIS OF GROUND SHEAR STRAIN INDICATOR FOR SPATIAL PLAN OF BENGKULU CITY, INDONESIA

Bengkulu, a city on west coast of Sumatra Island Indonesia, is very vulnerable to undergo earthquake and other natural hazards. A seismic hazard mitigation should be prioritised in this developing city. This paper presents the seismic hazard mapping on the basis of shear strain indicator for spatial plan in Bengkulu City, Indonesia. The values of ground shear strain can be the indicator for the possible damage that could occur in an area. This study was initiated by performing geophysical measurements using microtremor to obtain the geophysical description of study area. The analysis of horizontal to vertical spectral ratio (H/V) was further performed to determine peak amplitude (A0) and predominant frequency (f0). From those parameters, the empirical analyses of vulnerability indices (Kg) and ground shear strain (γ) were conducted. All results such as A0, f0, Kg, and γ were depicted in microzonation maps. The results showed that Bengkulu City was generally vulnerable to undergo seismic impact. The concern was focused along coastal area of Bengkulu City since the liquefaction damage could occur in this area. Results of this study could bring a recommendation to stakeholders to consider seismic hazard mitigation for Bengkulu City.
The Impact of Personal and Cultural Factors on Green Buying Intentions with Mediating Roles of Environmental Attitude and Eco-Labels as Well as Gender as a Moderator

The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of personality traits of consumers regarding their green buying intention by measuring the mediation effects of eco-labels and environmental attitude along with the moderation of gender. To the researchers’ best knowledge, there is a lack of research in developing countries in explaining influence of rarely researched factor such as loyalty proneness on green buying intention. To uncover this gap, using survey method data from a sample of 434 has been collected through a structured questionnaire distributed among employees of the different national and multinational companies. Findings suggest that consumer personality traits except collectivism have a significant impact on Green buying intention. Furthermore, mediation of ecolabels and environmental attitude along with moderation of gender has a strong impact on consumer’s green buying intention. These findings depicted that green market is evolving in developing countries, so it has created an open avenue for marketers to better grab the opportunities from green products and focus on establishing that new category of green products in Pakistan. Moreover, present study helps to eliminate the research gap by evaluating the interaction effect of gender with environmental attitude and eco-labels on green buying intention.
An accurate instrument for emissivity measurements by direct and indirect methods

Emissivity is a quantity essential to consider when assessing the measurement uncertainty in non-contact temperature measurements. This paper presents a new instrument for measuring emissivity of opaque materials from 200 °C to 450 °C in the spectral range of 2.1 to 2.5 µm. These ranges are ideal for measuring the temperature of metals, such as aluminium, during manufacture or heat-treating processes. The instrument consists of a pair of hemispherical cups coated with Vantablack® and gold respectively, a custom designed radiation thermometer, and a hot plate. This instrument enables both the direct and the indirect methods for measuring emissivity of materials. Use of two identical cups allowed for quantitative analysis of the uncertainty of the instrument to determine the most suitable emissivity measurement range. The expanded uncertainty of the instrument was lower than 0.058 (k = 2) over the entire measuring temperature range. Studies were undertaken using different materials with emissivities ranging from 0.06 to 1. These included aluminium alloy 6082, stainless steel 304, and HiE-Coat 840M paint. Relative uncertainty analysis indicated that the indirect method was more accurate for measuring low-emissivity materials, whereas the direct method was more suitable for all other materials. Our instrument, with experimentally determined measurement uncertainty, aims to offer accurate emissivity references for use in radiation thermometry applications.
Structure and evolution of the complete mitochondrial genome of the freshwater drum, Aplodinotus grunniens (Actinopterygii: Perciformes: Sciaenidae)

Background. Overfishing and habitat degradation caused a decline of populations of many fish species belonging to the speciose family Sciaenidae. A reliable taxonomic framework is a prerequisite for implementing effective stock management and conservation measures, but phylogeny and taxonomy of the Sciaenidae remain poorly resolved. As traditionally used morphological and single gene-based molecular markers carry a too limited phylogenetic signal for the task, mitochondrial phylogenomics may be a more suitable tool. The freshwater drum, Aplodinotus grunniens Rafinesque, 1819, is one of the few Sciaenidae species that live in freshwater habitats, which makes it an important model for studying the phylogeny and evolution of Sciaenidae. Material and methods. We sequenced and characterized its mitogenome, and reconstructed the phylogeny of Sciaenidae using mitogenomes of 28 species. Results. The architecture of the mitogenome (16487 bp in length) is standard for this family, and three typical elements were identified in the control region: extended termination associated sequences, central conserved region, and conserved sequence block. Poor availability of sciaenid mitogenomes (especially those belonging to different lineages) prevented us from resolving the phylogeny of this family with confidence. Notably, our results indicate that Larimichthys and Collichthys species may belong to a single genus, and we suspect that the mitogenome of Chrysochir aureus (Richardson, 1846) has been misidentified taxonomically, and urge its resequencing. Conclusion. The sequencing of additional mitogenomes belonging to non-represented and poorly represented lineages is needed to facilitate the understanding of phylogeny and taxonomy of Sciaenidae.
Monetary loosening and dividend policy: Evidence from Vietnamese stock market

Vietnam is a promising laboratory to examine the effect of monetary loosening policy on corporate dividend decisions due to the following reasons: (1) Vietnamese government conducts monetary loosening policy continuously between 2007 and 2017; (2) the monetary policy relies mainly on money supply; and (3) credit channel is the dominant monetary transmission channel. With a research data including 4,493 observations from 2008 to 2017, we find that both the choice to pay dividends and dividend payout ratio are positively affected by money supply and this effect is mitigated by corporate cash holdings. In addition, money supply is positively related to speed of dividend adjustment.
A new western Atlantic snapping shrimp of the Alpheus macrocheles group (Caridea, Alpheidae) revealed by morphological, molecular and color data

Alpheus macrocheles (Hailstone, 1835), a species originally described from the northeastern Atlantic, has been reported from Brazil based on material from the north and northeast coasts and Espirito Santo. However, a thorough morphological comparison between Brazilian material reported as A. macrocheles and eastern Atlantic material of A. macrocheles revealed consistent differences, suggesting that the Brazilian specimens belong to an undescribed species. Alpheus ramosportoae sp. nov. is therefore now described based on material from Amapa to Pernambuco, Brazil. Morphological differences between the new species and A. macrocheles s. str. were supported by the clear divergence of 16S rRNA gene sequences (18% of genetic distance), separating the species in two distinct clades. Differences in the color pattern also were observed and illustrated.
Continuous Monitoring of Vital Signs in the General Ward Using Wearable Devices: Randomized Controlled Trial

Background Wearable devices can be used for continuous patient monitoring in the general ward, increasing patient safety. Little is known about the experiences and expectations of patients and health care professionals regarding continuous monitoring with these devices. Objective This study aimed to identify positive and negative effects as well as barriers and facilitators for the use of two wearable devices: ViSi Mobile (VM) and HealthPatch (HP). Methods In this randomized controlled trial, 90 patients admitted to the internal medicine and surgical wards of a university hospital in the Netherlands were randomly assigned to continuous vital sign monitoring using VM or HP and a control group. Users’ experiences and expectations were addressed using semistructured interviews. Nurses, physician assistants, and medical doctors were also interviewed. Interviews were analyzed using thematic content analysis. Psychological distress was assessed using the State Trait Anxiety Inventory and the Pain Catastrophizing Scale. The System Usability Scale was used to assess the usability of both devices. Results A total of 60 patients, 20 nurses, 3 physician assistants, and 6 medical doctors were interviewed. We identified 47 positive and 30 negative effects and 19 facilitators and 36 barriers for the use of VM and HP. Frequently mentioned topics included earlier identification of clinical deterioration, increased feelings of safety, and VM lines and electrodes. No differences related to psychological distress and usability were found between randomization groups or devices. Conclusions Both devices were well received by most patients and health care professionals, and the majority of them encouraged the idea of monitoring vital signs continuously in the general ward. This comprehensive overview of barriers and facilitators of using wireless devices may serve as a guide for future researchers, developers, and health care institutions that consider implementing continuous monitoring in the ward. Trial Registration Clinicaltrials.gov NCT02933307; http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02933307.
CECL: Timely Loan Loss Provisioning and Bank Regulation

We investigate how provisioning models affect bank regulation. We study an accuracy vs. timeliness trade-off between an incurred loss model (IL) and a current expected credit loss model (CECL). Relative to IL, CECL improves efficiency by enabling timely intervention to curb inefficient ex post asset-substitution even though the imprecise information of CECL entails false alarms. However, from a real effects perspective, our analysis uncovers a potential cost of CECL: banks respond to timely intervention by originating riskier loans so that timely intervention induces timelier risk-taking. By appropriately tailoring regulatory capital to information about credit losses, the regulator can improve the efficiency of CECL. In particular, we show that regulatory capital under CECL would be looser when early estimates of credit losses are sufficiently precise and/or risk-shifting incentives are not too severe. From a policy perspective, our analysis suggests that better coordination between standard setters and bank regulators could enable the latter to relax capital requirements in order to spur lending.
The landscape of mouse epididymal cells defined by the single-cell RNA-Seq

Spermatozoa acquire their fertilizing ability and forward motility properties during epididymal transit. Although lots of attempts elucidating the functions of different cell types in epididymis, the composition of epididymal tubal and cell types are still largely unknown. Using single-cell RNA sequence, we analyzed the cell constitutions and their gene expression profiles of adult epididymis derived from caput, corpus and cauda epididymis with a total of 12,597 cells. This allowed us to elucidate the full range of gene expression changes during epididymis and derive region-specific gene expression signatures along the epididymis. A total of 7 cell populations were identified with all known constituent cells of mouse epididymis, as well as two novel cell types. Our analyses revealed a segment to segment variation of the same cell type in the three different part of epididymis and generated a reference dataset of epididymal cell gene expression. Focused analyses uncovered nine subtypes of principal cell. Two subtypes of principal cell, c0.3 and c.6 respectively, in our results supported with previous finding that they mainly located in the caput of mouse epididymis and play important roles during sperm maturation. We also showed unique gene expression signatures of each cell population and key pathways that may concert epididymal epithelial cell-sperm interactions. Overall, our single-cell RNA seq datasets of epididymis provide a comprehensive potential cell types and information-rich resource for the studies of epididymal composition, epididymal microenvironment regulation by the specific cell type, or contraceptive development, as well as a gene expression roadmap to be emulated in efforts to achieve sperm maturation regulation in the epididymis.
The impact of high plant density on dry matter remobilization and stalk lodging in maize genotypes with a different stay-green degree

ABSTRACT To test the hypothesis that stay-green genotypes help to increase stalk lodging resistance under high planting density by reducing dry matter remobilization from stalk, a two-year field study with three planting densities (60,000, 75,000, and 90,000 plants per ha) and six hybrids was conducted. When planting density changed from 75,000 to 90,000, stalk dry matter remobilization efficiency increased by 4.1–191%. Stem dry weight per length, rind penetration strength, average crushing strength for the first to fifth internode, and average bending strength for the third to fifth internode decreased by 25.4–47.2%, 5.1–24.6%, 1.4–29.9%, and 14.0–36.0%, respectively. Stalk lodging rate increased by 17–275%. Stalk dry matter remobilization efficiency was negatively correlated to either stem dry weight per length (r = 0.23, p < 0.05), rind penetration strength (r = 0.75, p < 0.01), crushing strength (r = 0.61, p < 0.01), or bending strength (r = 0.32, p < 0.01). Cultivars with higher stay-green degree (SR999, LY99, and NH101) had lower stalk lodging rate compared to the senescent cultivars XY335 and LY918. It is concluded that stay-green genotypes with low dry matter remobilization help to strengthen stem and reduce stalk lodging risk.
Prevalence of Anemia among Pregnant Women in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. -

Background: Anemia in pregnancy is a major problem worldwide. Due to lack of information about the magnitude of anemia in our institute and the need to improve the quality of care, the objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of anemia among pregnant women registered for antenatal care at Wazarat Health Center in Prince Sultan Medical Military City in Riyadh. And to determine the association between anemia in pregnancy and certain socio-demographic factors. Materials and Methods: Data was collected from a sample of antenatal records of all pregnant women registered for antenatal service at AL-Wazarat Health Center during the period of January till December of 2012. The study design was cross-sectional study (record based). Sample sizes were 372 pregnant women. Cross-tabulation and analysis of the data was done by chi-square test of various variables against hemoglobin concentration profile. Results: Seventy-six (20.4%) of the study group were anemic (hemoglobin level .05). Conclusion: Although the prevalence of anemia in this study is low compared to other studies in Saudi Arabia, anemia is still a significant problem facing the pregnant women and jeopardizing their outcomes. So, it is recommended to increase the efforts toward the health education of women in childbearing age regarding the importance of preconception care regarding adequate intake of iron-rich dietary sources and supplementation with iron and folic acid. Other recommendation during pregnancy aims to early detect and treat the anemia before delivery.
The relationship between sleep quality in patients' undergoing hemodialysis at different therapeutic' shifts

to determine the relationship between therapeutic' hemodialysis shifts with sleep quality in patients' Materials and Methods : This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study and participants were selected by available method, including 90 hemodialysis patients in Semnan who were undergoing hemodialysis in fixed morning, evening or night shifts for at least 3 months. Inclusion criteria included age over 18 years and hemodialysis 2-3 times per week for 3 hours or more per session. Sleep quality was assessed by Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Results : In this study 54.4% of participants were male and the rest were female. Patients (33.3%) had good sleep quality and 66.7% had low sleep quality. Variable analysis showed a significant correlation between quality of sleep and sex (P = 0.01), marital status (P = 0.009), number of children (P=0.012) and dialysis' shift (P = 0.003). The effect of simultaneously variables in the logistic regression showed that the risk of low sleep quality in women versus men was 3.75/1, evening' versus morning shifts was 5.25/1 and night' versus morning shift was 4.13/1. Also, for each additional offspring, the risk of low sleep quality was increased to 1.33/1. : Findings in this study showed that sleep quality in patients that are hemodialyzed in morning shift was significantly better that the other shifts. These findings may help for arranging the situation to choose the most appropriate therapeutic shift for hemodialysis patients, especially for those who suffer from poor quality sleep.
Impact of organic manures on soil health, yield and quality of pit planted sugarcane

An experiment was conducted at Organic Farm, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari to study the effect of different proportion of organics on productivity of pit planted sugarcane during three consecutive years of 2013, 2014 and 2015. The experiment was conducted at fixed plot site with 8 set of organics treatments and 1 inorganic treatment as control (250:125:125 kg NPK/ha) arranged outside the experimental plot, laid down in randomized block design replicated thrice. Significantly higher millable cane height, number of internodes/ millable cane and single millable cane weight were recorded when crop nourished with 50% RDN each of vermi compost and castor cake. Further, application of vermi compost (50% RDN) along with neem cake or castor cake (50% RDN) were found equally effective and recorded significantly higher millable cane and trash yields. In organics vs inorganic analysis, application of 100 per cent RDF through inorganic fertilizers recorded significantly higher values of growth and yield parameters and yields of sugarcane crop. For producing higher and profitable cane yield of sugarcane, the crop should be fertilized with 100% RDF (250:125:125 NPK kg/ha) under south Gujarat condition. Further, it is also inferred that for organic production of sugarcane crop, application of 50% RDN through vermi compost and remaining 50% RDN either through castor cake or neem cake was found remunerative.