Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The association between hyperhomocysteinemia and cerebral small vessel disease

Objective: To evaluate whether hyperhomocysteinemia and cognitive status, vascular endothelial cell active factor levels, and endothelial progenitor cell (EPC) function are associated with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD). Methods: A total of 97 patients with CSVD were retrospectively analyzed. According to their plasma homocysteine (Hcy) concentrations, the patients were divided into three groups: group A (Hcy <15 μmol/L, n=32), group B (15 μmol/L ≤ Hcy <20 μmol/L, n=44), or group C (Hcy ≥20 μmol/L, n=21). The cognitive functions of the patients in the three groups were evaluated using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Scale and the Minimum Mental State Examination Scale (MMSE). The vascular endothelial cell active factor levels, including serum intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and endothelin-1 (ET-1), were measured. The number, proliferation, migration, and adhesion of the EPCs in the peripheral blood of the patients in the three groups were also compared. Results: The MoCA and MMSE scores were the highest in group A and lowest in group C (all P<0.05). The serum ICAM-1 and ET-1 levels were the highest in group C, and the lowest in group A (all P<0.05). The number, proliferation, migration, and adhesion of the EPCs in group B and C were lower than they were in group A, and all the indictors in group C were lower than those in group B (P<0.05). Conclusion: Cognitive impairment, the disturbance of vascular endothelial cell active factors, and a decrease in the number, proliferation, migration and adhesion of EPCs are found in patients with CSVD complicated with hyperhomocysteinemia.
THE EFFECT OF WORK DISCRETION AND TIME AVAILABILITY TOWARDS ENTREPRENEURIAL ORIENTATION IN MALAYSIA: CASE STUDY FROM SHIN-ETSU MALAYSIA

Determine entrepreneurial orientations of manufacturing employees were very complex issues. However, employee’s entrepreneurial orientation identified as an important factor in any manufacturing organization to sustain in their competitors worldwide. The purpose of the study was, to examine the relationship between work discretion (WD) and time availability (TA) towards entrepreneurial orientation (EO) where mediated by learning orientation (LO) among employees of Shin-Etsu Malaysia (SEM). Seven hypotheses were formulated based on the theoretical framework and supported by Research based view (RBV) theory which were (a) there is a significant relationship between WD and LO, (b) there is a significant relationship between TA and LO, (c) there is a significant relationship between LO and EO, (d) there is a significant relationship between WD and EO, (e) there is a significant relationship between TA and EO, (f) there is a significant relationship between WD and EO, mediating effect by LO and (g) there is a significant relationship between TA and EO, mediating effect by LO. The quantitative research was conducted by using validated research questionnaire. The population consisted of all employees who were working in the SEM. The total number of respondents was 531 out of 700 randomly selected. An overall response rate of 75.8 per cent was obtained. Multiple regression analysis was utilized to analyse the survey data while ensuring that all the necessary assumption are met (high, medium and low level of SEM employees). The result indicated that all seven hypotheses tested were supported. Generally, the study provides empirical evidence that there is a significant relationship between WD, TA and EO. LO was also found to partially mediate the relationship between WD, TA and EO. As a managerial contribution, this study expected to contribute to academic research and management practice in SEM organizations even though a limitation in this research was only conducted among SEM employees. So as a future research, a mixed method longitudinal study should be conducted to gain better understanding of the patterns, determinants and dynamics of change among the constructs’ hypothesis and conduct this research on different sector of industries or businesses.
Morphometric analysis and Reproductive system studies of Trogoderma granarium Everts (Coleoptera: Dermestidae)

Trogoderma granarium Everts (Khapra beetle) a serious pest of stored grains and stored products with quarantine status is one of invasive species feared around the world. Detection of Khapra beetle live or dead attracts serious trade restrictions and economic fallout, especially in developing countries like India. It attracts strict phytosanitary regulation by many countries in order to restrict the pest at the boundaries. The pest is difficult to control owing to its diapause. It is, therefore, necessary to design a system’s approach to tackle this pest. However, to design such a system, precision knowledge regarding identification, biology and reproductive system is essential. Determination of larval instars according to Dyar’s law helps to identify this pest in infected samples. Identification of adult khapra beetle on the basis of morphology is difficult due to its similarity with other dermestids, thus study of genitalia will specify the species and also aim in understanding its reproduction and fecundity.
The effects of hesperidin or naringin dietary supplementation on yoghurt quality parameters in dairy ewes – A preliminary study

Stakeholders that are involved in the animal production chain, such as primary producers,processors, distributors, and retailers continuously seek for alternative ways of improving health benefits and technological properties of dairy products. Hesperidin and naringin belong to flavonoids and are well-known for their multifaceted properties. The aim of this preliminary study was therefore to examine the effects of flavonoids supplementation into the diets of dairy ewes on the quality parameters and oxidative stability of yoghurt manufactured by their milk. Thirty-six Chios ewes were allocated to four groups; the control group (C) was fed concentrates without supplementation, while the other three experimental groups received the same diet further supplemented with hesperidin (6000mg/kg), naringin (6000mg/kg), or α-tocopheryl acetate (200mg/kg). As indicated, no effects on yoghurt quality parameters and oxidative stability were observed in individual samples manufactured from milk collected after 7, 21 and 28 days of flavonoids dietary supplementation. In conclusion, inclusion of flavonoids in ewes’ diet does not appear to affect yoghurt quality characteristics.
WST 50.2-36

Soil aquifer treatment (SAT) is a promising technique for wastewater reclamation and reuse. This treatment strategy takes advantage of physicochemical and biological processes in the subsurface. The model employed in this study is based on MODFLOW-SURFACT (HydroGeoLogic, Inc.), a threedimensional model for variably saturated flow and reactive mass transport. The model accounts for reactions including the nitrification of ammonium, the denitrification of nitrate, and the oxidation of organic carbon. Concentration of dissolved oxygen and biomasses involved in aerobic and anaerobic biological reactions forms the basis for estimates of nonlinear reaction rates formulated using a multiple-Monod expression. Illustrative simulations were conducted in a two-dimensional cross-sectional domain, with unsaturated and saturated zones. They examine the effects that site and operational conditions have on the performance of a SAT system. The parameters and conditions of concern included length of the wet/dry cycle, ground surface condition, and infiltration rate. From the simulations, we found that organic carbon was effectively removed in all cases. The availability of oxygen was a key factor in predicting the production and removal of nitrate. Overall, the model successfully described the fate and transport of the key constituents during the wet/dry operational periods in both unsaturated and saturated subsurface.
PARTICIPATION OF SMALLHOLDERS SCHEME IN EAST COASTMALAYSIA TOWARDS CATTLE INTEGRATION – OIL PALM PROJECT

The oil palm industry is one of the important pillars of the Malaysian economy and has generated and strengthened the country’s economy that is resilient to global economic changes. In the NKEA, agriculture focuses on transformation of the agriculture industry and one main aspect of the agenda is to encourage large scale cattle integration in oil palm plantation (NKEA, 2013). At present, total planted hectares of oil palm in Malaysia is 5.39 million hectares (MPOB, 2015). The sufficient land and availability and forages existing under the oil palm plantation can become cost free cattle feed. The cattle can benefit the industry, as it can contribute to soil fertility, reduce the weed population and thus, reduces labour cost associated with weeding. Oil palm-cattle integration is very encouraging and profitable and also the practice is highly recommended for oil palm owners. This study aims to investigate the participation of smallholder’s scheme on perception, inclination and repulsion factors in the implementation of the cattle integration project with oil palm. A survey method through a self-completion questionnaire was used in collecting the required data from the 69 respondents among the smallholder scheme throughout the Malaysia EastCoast in the participation level in cattle integration project with oil palm by using descriptive and inferential statistic. This study can conclude that the government intends to plan the strategy in encouraging and promoting the cattle integration project among the smallholder scheme.
Dandelion: Phytochemistry and clinical potential

Taraxacumofficinale (dandelion), a member of the Asteraceae family, commonly found in the temperate zone of the Northern hemisphere, is a herb that grows to a height of about 12 inches, producing spatulalike leaves and yellow flowers that bloom year round. Dandelion is used in many traditional and modern herbal medical systems, as particularly has been documented in Asia, Europe, and North America. Dandelion is grown commercially in the United States and Europe, the leaves and roots are used in herbal medicine. It iscommonly used as a food. Sesquiterpene lactones impart a bitter taste to the plant, which is especially notable in the leaf but also in the root particularly when spring-harvested. Preclinical research on dandelion has revealed numerous properties, including its actions as an inflammation modulator, diuretic, digestive stimulant, insulin stimulant, demulcent, prebiotic, immunomodulator, antiangiogenic, and anti-neoplastic. Dandelion root and leaf could protect against oxidative stress linked atherosclerosis and decrease the atherogenic index. Dandelion offers a compelling profile of bioactive components with potential anti-diabetic properties. Taraxacumofficinale has been used in folk medicine in the treatment of hepatic and several diseases such as breast and uterus cancers. Dandelion extract has a potent inhibitory activity against HIV-1 replication and reverse transcriptase (RT) activity.Several flavonoids including caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, luteolin, and luteolin 7-glucoside have been isolated from the dandelion. Taraxacumofficinale leaves are rich in fiber, potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamins A and C, the B vitamins thiamine and riboflavin, and protein. The aim of this review is to evaluate the properties of dandelion with exploration of its diverse biological activities.
3,3-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-(4-nitrobenzoyl)thiourea: crystal structure, Hirshfeld surface analysis and computational study

In the title tri-substituted thiourea molecule, a substantial twist is evident as seen in the dihedral angle of 65.92 (12)° between the planes through the CN2S residue and the 4-nitroaryl ring; an intramolecular N—H⋯O hydrogen bond leading to an S(7) loop is noted. In the molecular packing, O—H⋯O and O—H⋯S hydrogen bonds lead to supramolecular layers propagating in the ab plane.
Acoustic radiation efficiency parameter in assessment of transformer noise

Electrical apparatus such as transformers radiate noise which is almost completely harmonic in its frequency characteristic and stationary in the time domain. Those two parameters enable us to look at the transformer noise through its vibration pattern of the tank wall structure. In contrary to calculating sound radiation efficiency from noise and vibration data, using only vibration data has a big advantage the results are independent of ambient noise and acoustic parameters prediction can be performed on the design stage. However, no standards describing this approach are available at the moment. Laser Doppler Vibrometry (LDV) technique is used to identify vibration velocities of the transformer tank. The LDV measurement is non-contact and therefore the tested surface remains not influenced during the measurement. This is a big advantage of the method which provides capability for power products to be energized during the test. Eventually, the device can be measured directly during its operation and the vibration pattern information is much more reliable. Three methods of calculating acoustic radiation efficiency parameter are tested and evaluated on a 250 MVA power transformer. Comparison in between methods and results for transformer units conclude the research.
Neutrinoless Double Beta Decay with Emission of s and p Electrons

We have extended the light Majorana neutrino mass formalism for the neutrinoless double beta decay by including effects of the p1/2-waves of emitted electrons and nucleon recoil. Within a standard approximation the decay rate is factorized as a sum of products of kinematical phase space factors and nuclear matrix elements. By using exact Dirac wave function with finite nuclear size and electron screening numerical computation of phase space integrals was performed. The obtained results allow to conclude that the effect of the p-wave and nucleon recoil is small, but not negligible. A more precise conclusion requires a calculation of corresponding nuclear matrix elements within an appropriate nuclear structure method.
WST 47(12) 177-182

In this study, a mathematical model for the submerged membrane bioreactor (SMBR) was developed by combining the activated sludge model (ASM) with a membrane resistance-in-series model. Some modifications were introduced to make ASM to be suitable for describing the characteristics of SMBR. A set of the 1st-order differential equations was established for 13 dependent variables relevant to particles and soluble matters. Performing model simulations for various conditions, the time when a membrane would be fouled could be predicted as well as the effluent quality. From simulation results, F/M ratio and SRT can be considered as major factors of the soluble microbial products (SMP) concentration in a reactor and it is clear that SMP can play an important role in membrane fouling and water quality simultaneously. The model would be very helpful in optimizing operation conditions as well as in designing an optimal SMBR system.
The effects on fetal outcome of the use of beta-blockers during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Beta-blockers are widely used in pregnancy-induced hypertension and heart disease because of their good efficacy. The effects of β-blockers on fetal outcomes are controversial. In order to find out more about the relationship between β-blockers and fetal outcomes, we conducted a meta-analysis. Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, and The Cochrane Library database for cohort studies or RCT on beta-blockers and pregnancy-related conditions. We used an odds ratio (OR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) and pooled it with randomor fixed-effect models when appropriate. Results: This meta-analysis included 13 cohort studies with a total of 3,281,239 participants, including 14,010 cases of pregnant women which were exposed to beta-blockers and 3,267,229 cases which were unexposed. It turned out that those who were exposed to beta-blockers were associated with a relatively higher risk of SGA (OR: 1.72 95% CI 1.59-1.86, P<0.001), fetal mortality (OR: 2.59 95% CI 1.94-3.45, P<0.001), and neonatal hypoglycemia (OR: 2.60 95% CI 1.55-4.38, P<0.001). Conclusions: The use of beta-blockers during pregnancy increases the risk of SGA, perinatal mortality, and neonatal hypoglycemia.
The physical modeling and aerodynamics of turbulent flows around horizontal axis wind turbines

This paper aims to assess the reliability of turbulence models in predicting the flow fields around the horizontal axis wind turbine (HAWT) rotor blades and also to improve our understanding of the aerodynamics of the flow field around the blades. The simulations are validated against data from the NREL/NASA Phase VI wind turbine experiments. The simulations encompass the use of twelve turbulence models. The numerical procedure is based on the finite-volume discretization of the 3D unsteady Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes equations. The resulting simulations are compared with the full range of experimental data available for this case. The main contributions of this study are in establishing which RANS models can produce quantitatively reliable simulations of wind turbine flows and in presenting the flow evolution over a range of operating conditions. At low (relative to the blade tip speed) wind speeds the flow over the blade surfaces remains attached and all RANS models tested return the correct values of key performance coefficients. At higher wind speeds there is circumferential flow separation over the downwind surface of the blade, Moreover, within the separation bubble the centrifugal force pumps the flow outwards, which at the higher wind speeds suppresses the formation of the classical tip vortices. RANS models which do not rely on the linear effective viscosity approximation generally lead to more reliable predictions at higher wind speeds. By contrast some popular linear effective viscosity models perform the poorest over this complex flow range. Finally all RANS models are also able to predict the dominant (lowest) frequency of the pressure fluctuations.
Implementation of an Obstacle Recognition System for the Blind

The blind encounter commuting risks, such as failing to recognize and avoid obstacles while walking, but protective support systems are lacking. Acoustic signals at crosswalk lights are activated by button or remote control; however, these signals are difficult to operate and not always available (i.e., broken). Bollards are posts installed for pedestrian safety, but they can create dangerous situations in that the blind cannot see them. Therefore, we proposed an obstacle recognition system to assist the blind in walking safely outdoors; this system can recognize and guide the blind through two obstacles (crosswalk lights and bollards) with image training from the Google Object Detection application program interface (API) based on TensorFlow. The recognized results notify the blind through voice guidance playback in real time. The single shot multibox detector (SSD) MobileNet and faster region-convolutional neural network (R-CNN) models were applied to evaluate the obstacle recognition system; the latter model demonstrated better performance. Crosswalk lights were evaluated and found to perform better during the day than night. They were also analyzed to determine if a client could cross at a crosswalk, while the locations of bollards were analyzed by algorithms to guide the client by voice guidance.
University of Groningen The Hansenula polymorpha PER9 Gene Encodes a Peroxisomal Membrane Protein Essential for Peroxisome Assembly and Integrity Baerends,

Citation for published version (APA): Baerends, R. J. S. , Rasmussen, S. W. , Hilbrands, R. E. , Heide, M. V. D. , Faber, K. N. , Reuvekamp, P. T. W. , Kiel, J. A. K. W. , Cregg, J. M. , Klei, I. J. V. D. , Veenhuis, M. , vanderHeide, M. , & VanderKlei, I. J. (1996). The Hansenula polymorpha PER9 Gene Encodes a Peroxisomal Membrane Protein Essential for Peroxisome Assembly and Integrity. The Journal of Biological Chemistry, 271(15), 8887 8894. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.271. 15.8887
One-Electron Theory of Metals Cohesive and stinctural properties

j The work described in the report r.nd the 16 accompanying publications is based upon a one-electron theory obtained within the local approximation to density-functional theory, and deals with the ground state of metals as obtained from selfconsistent electronic-structure calculations performed by means of the Linear Muffin-Tin Orbital (LMTO) method. It has been the goal of the work to establish how well this one-electron approach describes physical properties such as the crystal structures of the transition metals, the structural phase transitions in the alkali, alkaline earth, and rare earth metals, and the localization of 3d, 4f, and 5f electrons in the 3d metal monoxides, the light lanthanides, and the actinides, respectively, as well as the cohesive properties of metals in general. December 1984 Risø National Laboratory, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark ISBN 87-550-1136-5 ISSN 0106-2840 Grafisk Service Center, Risø 1985
Influence of occlusal thickness of custom-made mouthguards on ventilatory parameters, rate of perceived exertion, and peak velocity attained during an incremental test

Custom-made mouthguards are used to prevent orofacial injuries arising from falls and knocks. It has been observed that thicker custom-made mouthguards transmit less force to the mouth owing to their higher energy absorption capacity. However, it is believed that thicker custom-made mouthguards can alter ventilation during exercise because of the higher resistance or restriction of oral airflow. The purpose of this study was to investigate if a thicker custom-made mouthguard (occlusal thickness of 5 mm; 5MG) alters ventilatory parameters, rate of perceived exertion (RPE), and peak velocity during an incremental test relative to a thinner custom-made mouthguard (occlusal thickness of 3 mm; 3MG) and no mouthguard (NoMG). Eleven male amateur contact team sports players completed three running incremental tests on different days. Each test was performed with either 3MG, 5MG, or without a mouthguard. The peak velocity during the incremental test was similar between the different conditions (14.9±0.6, 14.9±0.7, and 14.7±0.9 km·h-1 for NoMG, 3MG, and 5MG, respectively). Furthermore, no differences were found in the peaks of pulmonary oxygen uptake, minute ventilation and respiratory frequency, or second ventilatory threshold. RPE was higher when wearing 5MG than when running without a mouthguard only at the 12.5 km·h-1 stage (P=.03). These data indicate that wearing custom-made mouthguards with occlusal thicknesses between 3 mm and 5 mm does not alter ventilatory parameters at the end of an incremental test. Thus, custom-made mouthguards with an occlusal thickness of 5 mm should be preferred owing to their greater protection capacity.
HARLIN model for prediction of solar radiation for Baghdad city, Iraq

In this study a combination of two basics known methods used to daily prediction of solar insolation in Baghdad city, Iraq, for the first time, the harmonic and the classical linear regression analyses, thus it is called HARLIN model. The resulted prediction data compared with basics data for Baghdad city for two years (20102011), where the model showed a great success application in the accurate results, compared with the linear famous and well known model which is used the classical linear Angstrom equations with various formulations in many previous studies.