Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Team climate and work environment of banking sector in Ethiopia-an observational study

The study analyses the impact of team environment among the employees of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia. The purpose of this study is to identify the levels of team climate and to analyze the important attributes that affects team climate. In order to evaluate the impact of team climate and work environment, the following parameters are considered; open communication, commitment to common purpose and performance goals, shared responsibility, use of resources and talents, capacity for self-evaluation and participative leadership. A sample of 14 bank employees is selected from Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Arbaminch, Ethiopia. The levels of team climate are classified as low, medium and high. Chi-square test is adopted to find out the significance of each parameter with gender, age and experience of the employees. Coefficient of variation is used to find out the consistency of team climate variables. Analysis of variance is used to find out the difference among means of team climate variables. The study also suggests how to make team climate effective in organizations.
Arterial Age and Shift Work

Background: The relationship between shift work and cardiovascular disease is controversial. Objectives: The present study aimed to assess the relationship between shift work and arterial age and to identify predictors of early arterial aging. Methods/Study Design: A total of 61 workers, 77% working in 2 or more shifts, underwent arteriography. Arterial age (AA), brachial and aortic augmentation index (Aix Brach and Aix Ao) and pulse wave velocity (PWV) were assessed. The participants were questioned about smoking habits, cardiovascular family and personal history, physical work and number of shifts. Results/Findings: Aix Brach was: -40±29 %, AixAo: 16±1.71%, PWV: 8.06±1.44 m/s, AA: 41±15 years. The number of shifts was significantly associated with Aix Brach (p<0.01) and Aix Ao (p<0.01) (Multiple R=0.875, F<0.01); PWV (p<0.01) and AA (p=0.0001) (Multiple R=0.922, F<0.01). Multiple regression analysis revealed significant associations between arterial age and smoking (p=0.0008), positive cardiovascular family history (p=0.023) and physical work (p=0.0029) (Multiple R=0.758, F<0.01). Early arterial aging was more likely in shift workers compared to the other participants (OR=1.189, 95%CI=0.346-4.089). Conclusion: Shift work, smoking, positive cardiovascular family history and physical work predict early arterial aging.
Evaluation of the nutritive value of wild almond seed (Amygdalus scoparia) and its effect on performance, milk fatty acid composition and antioxidant activity in lactating goats

A total of 21 dairy goats in mid lactation were randomly assigned to three experimental diets in a completely randomized design. The diets contained 0, 3, or 6% WAS, and consisted of 45% forage and 55% concentrates. Milk fat and the ratio of milk fat to milk protein were significantly lower in goats fed diets containing 6% WAS (P≤0.01). Digestibility of crude fat was higher, and that of neutral (NDF) and acid (ADF) detergent fiber was lower in the goats fed diets containing WAS (P≤0.05). Milk fatty acids C14: 1 and C18: 1 and C16: 1, C18: 2, CLA and C18: 3 were significantly higher in animals which received diets containing WAS. Total mono unsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) content, poly unsaturated FA (PUFA), and PUFA/saturated FA (SFA) ratio were significantly higher in the goats fed diet containing 6% WAS (27.04%, 3.94% and 0.05, respectively). Desaturation index for C16: 1 was significantly higher in WAS goats (P≤0.01). Concentration of plasma HDL in goats (38.14-39.28 mg/dL) was higher WAS goats (P≤0.05). In conclusion, supplementation of WAS to dairy goats at a level of 3 and 6% was an effective means of increasing concentrations of unsaturated FA, especially oleic, linoleic, CLA, linolenic, and PUFA in milk fat, and plasma HDL.
Managing Data Quality on the 2004 Survey of Consumer Finances

There are many reasons why researchers would elect to gather factual information through personal interviews rather than by consulting records, which may be difficult, or even impossible, to assemble and abstract. In choosing to gather facts directly from respondents, however, researchers must address potential sources of error in respondent reporting and recording of that information by interviewers. The Survey of Consumer Finances gathers detailed household financial information from a sample of 4500 Americans. This survey faces the challenge of collecting high-quality numerical data from a complex interview on a subject that is often poorly understood by respondents and untrained interviewers alike. For the 2004 round of this triennial survey, the Federal Reserve Board and NORC teamed to improve the quality of the financial information collected by interviewers. Attempted improvements included changes to interviewer recruitment, training, testing and retention strategies; and provision of both rapid turnaround and more in-depth feedback to interviewers about their data quality during data collection. We present both a description of the attempted improvements and an estimate of their impact on the quality of the financial information collected.
Removal of Arsenic from Aqueous Solution by Chemical Modification of Date Palm Bark

: Arsenic is sizeable contaminants in consuming water sources in world wise locations consisting of Pakistan. Date Palm (DP) Bark are available in abundance in Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan as an agricultural waste that can be modified into a water treatment adsorbent through improving its affinity to remove anions and cations. This study evaluated the viability of the usage of modified DP Bark as a water purification medium to take away these contaminants. The assessment concerned identifying the sorption capacity, mechanics of contaminant removal and the sensible acceptance of this material. Eco-friendly and economical adsorbents were prepared by chemically modified or mercerized DP Bark. The resulting adsorbents, named “mercerized Bark based adsorbent” (MBA), were prepared in a one-step process. In this study, ground DP Barks were exposed to hydroxyl pre-treatment (mercerization) using sodium hydroxide to remove impurities and make the particles porous. Batch studies were conducted to determine the adsorption of Arsenic on MBA, varying contaminant concentrations, adsorbent doses, and pH. Subsequently, the experimental data were simulated using conventional isotherm models, including the Langmuir and Freundlich models as well as kinetics models. At initial Arsenic (As) concentration of 0.1 mg/L (100 µg/L, an adsorption capacity for Arsenic on MBA were 0.0875 mg/g (87.5µg/g) at pH 6. Based on the goodness of fit of a pseudo-second order model and pseudo-first order model, the adsorption process was classified as physiochemical adsorption.
Site predilection of extrapulmonary tuberculosis: study from a tertiary care centre

Background: Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) still constitutes an important clinical problem. We aimed to evaluate the site prevalence of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 187 extrapulmonary tuberculosis patients diagnosed between 1st June 2013 and 31st May 2015 in a tertiary care hospital, Kanpur, Kerala, India. Results: Among the extra pulmonary tuberculosis 112 (59.9%) were males. About 170 (90.9%) patients received CAT1 treatment and 17 (9%) patients received CAT2 treatment. Overall, the total number of different types of EPTB cases included Lymph node (n=55, 29.41%), GIT (n=45, 24.04%), Pleura (n=44, 23.53%), Skeletal (n =14, 7.49%), CNS (n=7, 3.74%) EPTB cases other site included mainly genitourinary (6), breast (6), skin (5), pericardium (3), Psoas (4) a vocal cord (1) and eye (1). Conclusions: EPTB still constitutes an important clinical problem. In the current study, we assessed the site of predilection of EPTB patients. In this study, EPTB cases constituted 52.08% of all tuberculosis cases presented to our center in the study period. Lymph node tuberculosis is the most common type.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE WITH DLBS3233, A COMBINATION OF CINNAMOMMUM BURMANNII AND LAGERSTROEMIA SPECIOSA, FOR POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME TREATMENT

ABSTRACT Objective: DLBS3233, a new insulin sensitizing agent for Type 2 diabetes, is a combination-bioactive-fraction derived from two herbs, i.e., Lagerstroemia speciosa and Cinnamomum burmannii. Since insulin resistance plays a central pathogenic role in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), DLBS3233 has the potential to benefit women with such a condition, in whom menstrual irregularity, chronic anovulation or infertility are manifested. This clinical study was performed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of DLBS3233 as a single pharmacological therapy in improving follicle maturity in women with PCOS measured by a transvaginal ultrasonography (USG). Methods: The open study enrolled 14 PCOS subjects from the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Sam Ratulangi University/Prof. Dr. Kandou Hospital, satellite hospitals, and private practices. Patients were measured for the dominant follicle diameter using transvaginal USG. Subjects were given DLBSS3233 capsule at a dose of 1 capsule at 100 mg once daily for 30 days of the treatment. At the end of the study, patients’ follicle diameters were re-assessed. The difference in follicle diameters was compared within the group (within-subject) by paired t-test, with a significance level (α) of 0.05. Results: Among 14 PCOS enrolled subjects, 57.2% aged between 26 and 30 years old. There were similar proportions of subjects with normal body mass index (42.8%) and overweight(42.8%). Before treatment (at baseline), the mean follicle diameter was 4.094±1.016 mm. After 30 days of treatment, it increased significantly to 8.594±1.647 mm (p<0.001 versus baseline). There were 10 subjects (71.4%) showed follicles with size ranging between 5 and 10 mm, while the remaining 4 subjects (28.6%) had them bigger than 10 mm. Conclusion: Through this study, DLBS3233 at the dose of 100 mg once daily for 30 days showed a potential benefit for PCOS patients, particularly in improving follicle maturity expressed as an increased follicular diameter. Keywords: DLBS3233, Cinnamomum burmannii, Follicle diameter, Lagerstroemia speciosa, Polycystic ovary syndrome.
Characterization of the respiratory donor Complex I in Campylobacter jejuni

WEERAKOON, DILAN R. Characterization of the Respiratory Donor Complex I in Campylobacter jejuni. (Under the direction of Dr. Jonathan W. Olson). Campylobacter jejuni is an ε-proteobacterium that is one of the leading causes of human bacterial gastroenteritis, campylobacteriosis, in the world. C. jejuni does not utilize carbohydrates, does not have an intact glycolytic pathway, nor can it grow fermentatively. It uses oxidative phosphorylation and the electron transport chain to fulfill its energy requirements. Inspection of its electron transport chain reveals a highly branched electron transport chain that is comprised of a number of electron donor and acceptor enzymes. One of these electron donor enzymes in C. jejuni is the proton pump Complex I also known as NADH:Ubiquinone Oxidoreductase. This enzyme is encoded by the 14-gene nuo operon nuoA-N. However, two of the nuo genes that typically encode for the NADH dehydrogenase module, nuoE and nuoF, are missing and are replaced by two novel genes Cj1575c and Cj1574c, respectively. These genes share no homology at all to the nuoE and nuoF genes of other bacteria, and this provides evidence that NADH is not the electron donor to the complex I in C. jejuni. This study was conducted to characterize the complex I of C. jejuni and identify the electron donor to this enzyme. Twelve of the 14 nuo genes can be disrupted either via an insertion or deletion mutation. However, Cj1575c and Cj1574c are essential genes and could not be disrupted unless extra copies of these genes were provided at a separate location in the chromosome. Disruption of all 12 nuo genes results in strains with similar phenotypes: they will not grow in Mueller Hinton broth unless supplemented with an alternative respiratory substrate such as hydrogen or formate. We show here that flavodoxin, another essential protein in C. jejuni, is the electron donor to complex I, and that flavodoxin accepts electrons from the enzyme 2-oxoglutarate:acceptor oxidoreductase (OOR). From this data it appears that the machinery required for hydrogen and formate respiration operates separately from complex I. In order to determine the relative importance of these three respiratory pathways in host colonization, mutants in hydrogenase, formate dehydrogenase and a double mutant in these enzymes were constructed. These mutants as well as an OOR mutant (OorB::CM) and several complex I (nuo) mutants were used in chicken colonization assays. Individual mutations in hydrogenase or formate dehydrogenase do not display any defectiveness in colonizing chickens. However, a double mutant in these enzymes, OorB::CM and nuo mutants are significantly deficient in chicken colonization indicating that these enzymes may play an important role in in vivo colonization. Characterization of the Respiratory Donor Complex I in Campylobacter jejuni by Dilan Ranjith Weerakoon A dissertation submitted to the Graduate Faculty of North Carolina State University in partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy
Electric stimulation in the treatment of chronic wounds

The ‘current of injury’ and moist wound healing (MWH) Developing an understanding of chronic wound pathophysiology is important if we are to take full advantage of new treatment modalities. This is underpinned by progressive insight into the complexity of the cellular/ biochemical interactions involved, which are orchestrated by cytokines, growth factors and chemokines (Moore, 1999). However, the many detailed accounts of wound physiology rarely offer the reader any insight into the phenomenon of the ‘current of injury’. This concept, which was first introduced by Becker in 1961, indicates that an endogenous electrical current governs tissue healing. Should the current leak from the skin as a result of loss of integrity (wounding) a short circuit occurs.This concept has been modified to incorporate contemporary thinking, emphasising restoration of this current through exogenous means.The generated ‘current of healing’ plays an important role in the healing of injured tissues. Living tissues possess endogenous bioelectric circuits that contribute to the regulation of healing in both man and animals (Illingsworth and Barker, 1980;Vanable, 1989). The intracellular compartment of healthy skin cells is negatively charged, whereas the intercellular spaces are positively charged.This polarity is a consequence of ionic transport both within the cell and to the extracellular space.This results in what may be called a ‘skin battery’. The main ions involved are chloride, calcium, potassium and sodium. Sodium ions are transported from within the cell to the cell membrane. An inward movement of potassium and chloride ions counters this outward movement. The net result is an epidermis that is negatively charged in comparison with deeper tissues (Kloth and McCulloch, 1996). The concept of moist wound healing (MWH), established for over 40 years (Winter, 1962; Hinman and Maibach, 1963), has heavily influenced the development of modern wound dressings. It is well accepted that occlusive dressings help maintain a moist environment. What is not so well known is that these dressings have been shown to assist in sustaining the wound current at a higher potential than wounds that are exposed to the atmosphere (Cheng et al, 1995). Incorporating the current of healing concept into wound physiology may help to explain why MWH is considered the optimal approach to wound management. Confirmation of such an association between MWH and the current of healing comes from Jaffe and Vanable (1984) who observed that the current of healing is ‘switched off ’ if the wound is allowed to become dry. In contrast, there is low resistance to electrical flow in wounds that maintain a moist environment and demonstrate healing. It is also interesting to note that the voltage, measured in millivolts (mV), that leaks from a wound has been shown to decrease to zero as the wound achieves closure (McGinnis and Vanable, 1986).
Densely Functionalized Cyanographene Bypasses Aqueous Electrolytes and Synthetic Limitations Toward Seamless Graphene/β‐FeOOH Hybrids for Supercapacitors

Supercapacitors are a promising energy storage technology owing to their unparalleled power and lifetime. However, to meet the continuously rising demands of energy storage, they must be equipped with higher energy densities. For this purpose, the seamless integration of metal oxides on carbon matrices, such as iron oxides/oxyhydroxides, has been pursued through hydrothermal, atomic layer and electro‐deposition methods directly on current collectors. Nevertheless, such methods present limited compatibility with commercial paste‐coating processes on the current collectors. Furthermore, iron oxides/oxyhydroxides lack conductivity and are hydrophilic, operating with low‐voltage aqueous electrolytes, limiting their power and energy and requiring corrosion‐resistant H2O current collectors. To mitigate these challenges, a seamless and paste‐ready material is successfully developed through a 15 min wet‐chemical method, via the coordination of ultrasmall β‐FeOOH (akaganéite) nanoparticles to the nitrile groups of a covalent graphene derivative. Endowed with graphene‐like impedance response and very high wettability in organic electrolytes, combined high power and energy densities are obtained, with respect to the total mass of both electrode materials and current collectors, overcoming the identified challenges. This offers future prospects for the exploration of alternative molecular handles for improved interfaces and their application in different energy‐storage chemistries.
The Therapy of Hairy Cell Leukemia: The State of Art

Hairy cell leukemia is a B-cell chronic lymphoproliferative disorder in which in the last 3 decades has been registered tremendous progress both in the development of effective treatments capable to improve complete remission rates, as well as in elucidating new biologic and molecular aspects of the leukemic hairy cells. α-IFN was the first effective therapeutic approach in HCL capable of improving the clinical course of the disease. However, only after introduction of purine analogs (Pentostatin and Cladribine), a significant improvement in the number and duration of CR has been observed. Beside purine analogs agents who still represent the cornerstone of HCL treatment, the addition of anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody (Rituximab) and/or anti-CD22 (BL22) immunotoxins, represent the best way to rescue patients who failed prior treatments with α-IFN or purine analogs. Finally, new emerging drugs as Vemurafenib (BRAFV600E mutation inhibitor) and Ibrutinib, are under investigation with success in resistant and/or relapsed patients.
Comparação da eficácia da terapêutica standard (dieta e actividade física) com competências parentais no tratamento da obesidade infantil Comparison of the efficacy of standard therapy (diet and physical activity) with parenting skills

Introduction: Obesity in childhood is a public health problem, seen as the most common disease in this age group. Aim: Evaluation of the nutritionist or parent monitoring skills in the treatment of childhood obesity. Material ant Methods: Subjects were randomly assigned into one of two groups (1 and 2), both with 17 elements. Group 1: it was explained and given a diet, according to the food habits and based on the healthy eating principles. It was also told about the importance of the regular physical activity. Group 2: it was told to have breakfast every day, eat soup before lunch and dinner, not to drink sugary drinks and to practice regular physical activity. BMI and WC were evaluated in the first approach and 8 weeks after. Results: A decrease in body mass index ( group 1: 26,29±3,72 to 25,66±3,76; group 2: 27,33±4,45 to 27,07±4,45) and waist circumference ( group 1: 88,06±11,16 to 87,38±11,20; group 2: 89,53±15,87 to 89,52±13,20) was noted in both groups. The group 1 results had statistic significance. Conclusion: This results show the important meaning of the nutritionist and parental retinue in the child obesity treatment, since both anthropometric parameters show improves.
DEVELOPMENT OF AN ALGAE MIXOTROPHIC BIOFILM REACTOR FOR BIOMASS PRODUCTION

by Sandra Milena Rincon Miranda, Ph.D. Washington State University July 2018 Chair: Haluk Beyenal This research aims to grow algal biofilms under mixotrophic condition without external CO2 supply. CO2 can be internally generated using glycerol and urea, in a closed membrane biofilm reactor operated in flow through and fed-batch recycle mode. Under conditions of low light intensity and volume (<100 μmol m s and < 100 ml), 14 hours light and 10 hours dark cycle, 5 gL glycerol concentration, and 1 ml min liquid flow, Chlorella vulgaris biofilms effectively grew under mixotrophic conditions in the developed biofilm reactor. The biofilm (> 300 μm thickness) within 192 hours of operation obtained biomass productivity of 12.64±0.94 g DW m d and total lipid content of 23.91±0.03% w/w. The pH in the biofilm did not vary with the depth, and it was around 6.8 in the dark and 7.5 in the light. Inside the reactor, the liquid medium was in continuous contact with the biofilm. The biofilm was accumulated above a membrane filter that filled the reactor’s cross-sectional area. As the liquid medium was recirculated into the closed reactor, the accumulated CO2/O2 gases were dissolved in the medium and consumed by photosynthesis and respiration processes. Chlorophyll-a fluorescence results showed that the use of the bioreactor and medium favored both metabolisms of C. vulgaris and allowed the growth in
A Rare Case of Scapula Neck and Displaced Acromian Fracture

Scapular neck fracture is common among all scapular fractures. Scapular neck fracture along with displaced acromian fracture is rarely seen. Besides there is hardly any literature depicting such scapular fractures. We present a rare case of scapular neck fracture with inferiorly displaced acromian fracture in a young male. The sub-acromian space is reduced by the displaced acromian fragment with impending impingement of sub-acromian structures during shoulder abduction. Expecting a near normal shoulder function acromian fracture was treated by open reduction and internal fixation with plate and screws. With fixation and physiotherapy subacromian space was well maintained and patient achieved near normal shoulder movement and strength.
Effect of gender and internet use

Internet has both positive and negative effects on adolescents. While on one side it helps adolescent to interact with their friends on a regular basis, make new ones, learn about new trends and developments in the different parts of the world; on the other side it is making them go distant with real, face to face communications and also making them lonely. The aim of this paper was to investigate the effect of gender and internet use on adolescents’ loneliness. Data was collected from 120 adolescent students out of which 60 were male students and 60 were female students, aged between 18-24years, studying in the various departments of Ravenshaw University. It was found that internet use had a significant effect upon loneliness where as gender had no significant effect upon adolescents loneliness.