Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Neuroprotective Effects of Clove Oil in Acrylamide Induced Neurotoxicity in Rats

Received: Revised: Accepted: Published online: September 02, 2018 October 07, 2018 October 14, 2018 December 21, 2018 Clove oil (CO) is known for its antioxidant properties and has great potential for pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic and agricultural uses. Acrylamide (AA) as a potent neurotoxic agent and human exposure to AA involves dietary intake of carbohydrates processed at high temperature. This study evaluated if CO administration could protect against neurotoxicity induced by AA in rats. The rats were grouped into five groups, (I) control (corn oil), (II) AA (20 mg/kg BW), (III) CO (200 mg/kg BW), (IV) CO (100 mg/kg BW) in addition to AA (20 mg/kg BW) and (V) CO (200 mg/kg BW) in addition to AA (20 mg/kg BW). All treatments were administered for 21 days. AA produced oxidative stress and DNA damage in brain. The neuroprotective effects of CO which reverse the oxidative stress in rats treated with AA; increasing GSH, SOD and decreasing MDA levels. Moreover, it decreases the level of GABA, while it increases the AChE level returning all parameters towards normal levels. AA treatment induce a wide spread degeneration/ necrosis in pyramidal neurons of CA3 region and neurons of granular layer (GL) of rat hippocampus. CO could minimize AA-induced neurotoxicity by attenuating oxidative brain injuries. ©2018 PVJ. All rights reserved
Canadian Work Camps as a Setting for Health Promotion

With a boom in economy work camps have become common in the mining and other resource extraction industries of Canada. These places frequently experience various demographic and social disruptions. Researchers have identified potential impacts on the physical and psychosocial well being of camp dwellers. However, there is a big knowledge gap regarding appropriate health promotion tools and approaches for addressing the problematic health and social impacts associated with remote work camp settings. This article synthesizes results from existing Canadian and international research on socio environmental determinants of health and well-being of work camp workers, their families, their communities, and suitable tools for their health and wellbeing promotion. The ultimate goal of this project is to identify opportunities and ideas that work for health promotion at work camp site and how to get there. A review of relevant research literature including peer-reviewed journals, books, labour newsletters/websites, 86 ISSN : 2349 – 1604 (Volume – 3, No. 1, January 2016) Review article Indexed in SIS (USA), ASI (Germany), I2OR & i-Scholar (India) and SJIF (Morocco) databases Impact Factor: 3.835 (SJIF) SMU Medical Journal, Volume – 3, No. – 1, January, 2016 and “popular” information from a variety of sources has been conducted. The literature review indicates various knowledge gaps, and areas for future research, for example, investigating and evaluating support for the partners of workers, strategies that improve confidence in employee assistance programs, do fly-in/fly-out structures are responsible for enabling substance abuse, and work camp operation’s implications for social issues. A setting based approach with socioecological lens of view can provide a comprehensive framework for health promotion in work camps. This approach enables us to recognize interactions between different health issues, and provides an opportunity to maximize the contribution of particular settings to joined-up holistic public health.
The Aerodynamic Behavioral Study on Wake Flow Interaction in Tandem Arrangement of Low-Aspect Ratio Wings at Critical

This paper has completed the study of aerodynamic properties and flow structures of two wings in tandem arrangement, including the experiments of force and velocity measurements and analysis to investigate the flow structures and their development of trailing vortices. The wingtip vortices generated from the front wing is investigated from the streamwise velocity ratio contours and turbulent intensity. The results show that the tip vortex dissipates and spreads outside after passing the position of X/C=5. According to the results of the aerodynamic performance and coherent flow structure of the following wing, the impingement of tip vortices or wake generated from the front wing indeed drastically affect the following wing. The following wing shows a thin-airfoil stall without the obvious flow interaction from the front wing. However, the lift coefficient and drag coefficients were affected by the flow interaction from the upstream.
Drying Ginger and Preserving 6-Gingerol

Ginger rhizome (Zingiber officinale) is widely used as a spice or as a medicinal plant. The major bioactive compound in fresh ginger rhizome is 6-gingerol and it is known for having a number of physiological effects. This compound is heat-sensitive and during cooking or drying will transform into 6-shogaol. Hence, the 6gingerol content is used to evaluate the quality of dried ginger. The content of 6-gingerol during drying was measured using HPLC. Several factors that could affect the 6-gingerol content were considered and a predictive model for changes in 6-gingerol has been developed from the experimental data. The predictive model includes a single term drying model that predicts the changes of moisture content during drying. Drying time and relative humidity (ranging from 10% to 40%) impacted 6-gingerol content whereas drying air temperature (ranging from 30oC to 60oC) had a lesser effect. It was also found that the 6-gingerol content in fresh rhizomes was highly variable and thus required thorough testing prior to drying to be able to make the prediction more accurate.
Factors Hindering Compliance of Critical Care Nurses With Isolation Precautions

Background: Nosocomial infection (NI) is one of the most frequent adverse events threatening patients’ safety worldwide and presents a challenge for all health personnel that resulting in longer hospital/ Intensive care unit (ICU) stay, more utilization of resources, more unnecessary suffering for patients and their families. Objective: To assess critical care nurses' compliance with isolation precautions and determine the factors that hinder their compliance with these precautions. Research design: A descriptive research design was used to conduct this study. Setting: This study was conducted in seven ICUs in the Alexandria Main University Hospital, namely: General ICU "unit I", General ICU "unit II", General ICU "unit III", Medical ICU, Respiratory ICU, Neurosurgery ICU and Emergency anesthesia ICU. Results:100% of the study nurses agree that understaffing and unavailability of places for patient isolation were the most hindering factors for non-compliance with isolation precautions followed by lack of knowledge, lack of training and lack of managerial support by 93.3%. Moreover, 78% of them agree that lack of subjective norms and unavailability and inadequacy of equipment and supplies. Conclusion: Factors that hinder nurses' compliance with isolation precautions include understaffing, workload, lack of knowledge, lack of training, lack of managerial support and subjective norms and unavailability of equipment and supplies were the most hindering factors. Keyword: Factors,Compliance, Nurses, Isolation precautions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Date of Submission: 24-03-2019 Date of acceptance: 08-04-2019 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Degenerate and non degenerate parametric converter in interaction with a single two-level atom

In this paper, we study the interaction between a two-level atom and a quantized three type of the field interaction, two as a degenerate two photon and the third represented the converter form. The solution to the Schrodinger equation is obtained exactly. By using this solution we discuss numerically the atomic inversion, the degree of entanglement through the linear entropy, the variance entropy for chosen values of the detuning and coupling parameters. AMS subject classification:
Chapter 1 Coaching in Schools An Introduction to the Global Framework for Coaching in Education WELCOME !

Welcome to The Leader’s Guide to Coaching in Schools! We are delighted that you are interested in the potential and possibilities of coaching within your educational context. This is a research-informed and evidence-based book that focuses on effective practice. Like you, we are interested in the difference that coaching can make to students, teachers and educational leaders. Our aim is to provide educational leaders with information and insights that can support them as they introduce or embed coaching practices and cultures within their educational institutions. The concepts and practical interventions presented in this book are based on latest research, theory and best practice. As coauthors, we both have in-depth practical experience of delivering coaching programs and training within educational institutions over many years. We both started our careers as teachers, and we are as passionate about the power of education today as we have ever been. We sincerely hope that this book will support you to maximize the potential of students and educators within your institution.
Effects of Autogenic Relaxation on Total Mood Disturbance ( TMD ) In Volleyball Players Prior to Competition

The promotion of mood regulation strategies among athletes is not new but evidence about the efficacy of such strategies in sport is scarce. The objectives of the current study were to examine the effects of Autogenic Relaxation on regulating Total Mood Disturbance (TMD) and to investigate gender differences on TMD Responses to Autogenic Relaxation prior to competition. Participantswere youth state volleyball players (N = 48; male = 24, female = 24; M age = 16.35 yr., SD = .89 yr.)The abbreviated version of the Profile of Mood States (POMS) was employed to examine the TMDScores on pre and post-intervention. The intervention was carried out twice a week, 30 minutes/session for 8 weeks before training. A paired-samples t-test indicated that mean scores of the TMD were significantly lower during post-intervention, t(47) = 9.25, p<0.05. Results of this study revealed that male players reportedsignificantlylower, t(46) =-2.23, p<0.05 onpost-intervention TMDScorescompared to female players. Standard Autogenic Training appears to be useful procedure to induce significant changes on TMD responses prior to competition in current study.
Plasma Sprayed Tio 2 / Na-Titanate Composite Coating for Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue

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Partial Cloning of Na + K + ATPase and Na-KCl cotransporter genes in the Asian Sea Bass ( Lates calcarifer )

This study investigates the partial sequences of NaKATPase and NaKCl cotransporter genes and their expression in various tissues of the Asian Sea Bass (Lates calcarifer). Primers were designed from the nucleotide sequences of NaKATPase of the striped sea bass (Morone saxatilis) (ABF83853) and Na-K-Cl cotransporter of the European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) (AY954108) from GenBank. RT-PCR was further examined using the cDNA of gills of L. calcarifer. The derived amplified products from which expected sizes were further cloned and sequenced. The nucleotide sequences of a 291 base pair sized are similar to NA/KATPase alpha 1b in Mummichog (Fundulus heterclitus) (98% identity, e-value = 1e-35), whereas, the nucleotide sequences of a 360 base pair sized are similar to putative sodiumpotassium-chloride cotransporter in European eel (Anguilla anguilla) (93% identity, e-value = 3e-52). According to the study of the expression pattern of genes in L. calcarifer, tissue distribution RT-PCR was examined in several organs such as blood, intestine, liver, gastric, kidney, heart, gills, brain and muscle. The results showed that the responsive levels of genes were expressed in all of examined tissues including non-specific products. Surprisingly, the highest expression levels of NaKATPase and NKCC gene were found in blood and gills of L. calcarifer. © 2015 Published by Burapha University.
Slope constraint of accumulated number of switching for the control of semi-active control system

This paper presents the newly proposed engagement-disengagement conditions which are specially designed to decrease the amount of switching by constraining the slope of accumulated number of switching over time for the active interaction control (AIC) system. The AIC system was proposed to reduce the primary structural responses by active controlled switching between the status of the engagement (i.e., primary structure and auxiliary structure are engaged) and disengagement (i.e., primary structure and auxiliary structure are disengaged) through the interaction device. Previously proposed algorithms regulating the switching at each discrete time instants were shown to be effective in reducing the structural responses, but have the main drawback of increasing the amount of switching excessively due to the use of densely spaced discrete time instants. The steep slope of accumulated number of switching over time represents the rapid increase in the amount of switching. To constrain the slope of accumulated number of switching effectively, the regions where the switching is activated or deactivated are separated intentionally by considering the information of the current status (i.e., engagement or disengagement) in the switching controller explicitly. The newly proposed algorithms are shown to be effective in restricting ineffective switching by constraining the slope of accumulated number of switching for a single degree of freedom (SDOF) system under free vibration.
Plasmodium falciparum in southwest Uganda : results from a population-based study

Background: The I164L mutation on the dhfr gene confers high level resistance to sulfadoxine–pyrimethamine (SP) but it is rare in Africa except in a cluster of reports where prevalence >10% in highland areas of southwest Uganda and eastern Rwanda. The occurrence of the dhfr I164L mutation was investigated in community surveys in this area and examined the relationship to migration. Methods: A cross-sectional prevalence survey was undertaken in among villages within the catchment areas of two health facilities in a highland site (Kabale) and a highland fringe site (Rukungiri) in 2007. Sociodemographic details, including recent migration, were collected for each person included in the study. A total of 206 Plasmodium falciparum positive subjects were detected by rapid diagnostic test; 203 in Rukungiri and 3 in Kabale. Bloodspot samples were taken and were screened for dhfr I164L. Results: Sequence analysis confirmed the presence of the I164L mutations in twelve P. falciparum positive samples giving an estimated prevalence of 8.6% in Rukungiri. Of the three parasite positive samples in Kabale, none had I164L mutations. Among the twelve I164L positives three were male, ages ranged from 5 to 90 years of age. None of those with the I164L mutation had travelled in the 8 weeks prior to the survey, although three were from households from which at least one household member had travelled during that period. Haplotypes were determined in nonmixed infections and showed the dhfr I164L mutation occurs in both as a N51I + S108N + I164L haplotype (n = 2) and N51I + C59R + S108N + I164L haplotype (n = 5). Genotyping of flanking microsatellite markers showed that the I164L occurred independently on the triple mutant (N51I, C59R + S108N) and double mutant (N51I + S108N)
Electrochemical Study on A Heme-Histidine-Sodium Decyl Sulfate Nano Micelles Complex Artificial Peroxidase

A heme-histidine-sodium decyl sulfate nano micelles complex with peroxidase activity (MAP) was constructed self-assembly and immobilized on a hydroxy fullerene modified glassy carbon electrode. The cyclic voltammograms of the modified electrode with a pair of redox peaks were investigated. The formal potential of the MAP modified electrode was determined to be -0.312V, at a scan rate of 0.05V/s in 50 mmol/L sodium phosphate buffer solution (pH 8.0). The electron transfer rate constant (ks) and cathodic transfer coefficient (α) were 1.96s and 0.4, respectively. The cathodic peak current of the MAP modified electrode responses linearly to hydrogen peroxide ranging from 300μmol/L to 1700μmol/L. The detection limit was concluded to be 32μmol/L. The apparent Michaelis-Menten constant (Km) could be determined to be 1.08 mmol/L. Keywords-heme; nano micelle; artificial peroxidase; electrochemistry
Study and Comparison of Various Techniques of Image Edge Detection

An edge may be defined as a set of connected pixels that forms a boundary between two disjoints regions. Image Edge detection reduces the amount of data and filters out useless information, while preserving the important structural properties in an image. Edge detection plays an important role in digital image processing and practical aspects of our daily life. In this paper we studied various edge detection techniques as Prewitt, Robert, Sobel, LoG and Canny operators. On comparing them we conclude that canny edge detector performs better than all other edge detectors on various aspects such as it is adaptive in nature, performs better for noisy image, gives sharp edges, low probability of detecting false edges.
MEDICAL IMAGE SEGMENTATION AND EXTRACTION BASED ON PULSE COUPLED NEURAL NETWORKS

Image segmentation is described as partitioning an image into a finite number of semantically nonoverlapping regions. In medical applications, it is a fundamental process in most systems that support medical diagnosis, surgical planning and treatments. Generally, this process is done manually by clinicians, which may be time consuming and tedious. To alleviate the problem, a number of interactive segmentation methods have been proposed. Pulse Coupled Neural Networks (PCNN) is a self-organizing network that does not require training and the network was constructed by simulating the activities of the mammal’s visual cortex neurons. PCNN is unique from other techniques due to its synchronous pulsed output, adjustable threshold and controllable parameters. The visual cortex system of mammalians was the backbone for the development of PCNN. Cat’s and guinea pig’s visual cortex helped in developing some digital models. Image segmentation finds its best usage in medical applications. Medical image segmentation and extraction play a major role in detecting diseases or deficiencies and help doctor to make decision. MRI is a medical imaging technique, which uses magnetic fields and radio waves to form images of the body. Mankind would be benefited with this type of trained networks which help in segmenting images.
INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOR OF SCHOLARS OF THE KERALA VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY ON ELECTRONIC RESOURCES : AN ONLINE SURVEY

The paper focuses on the information seeking behaviour of the Faculty, Research Scholars and P.G. Students of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Pookode, Wayanad District of Kerala. The objective of the survey was to investigate the use of digital information by the students and scholars of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University for seeking information and particularly to know how they access E-Resources. A well-structured online questionnaire designed and randomly distributed to forty selected respondents amongst the Faculty , Research Scholars and P.G. Students of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. From the selected population thirty three filled in questionnaires were received.
ON THE PROGRAM OF THE SPECTRAL METHOD FOR COMPUTING THE STATIONARY PROBABILITY VECTOR FOR A BMAP / G / 1 QUEUE

Batch Markovian arrival processes (BMAPs) are useful in modeling IP traffic. In this paper, we release the program of the spectral method for computing the stationary probability vector for a BMAP/G/1 queue and explain how to use it. Using this program, we can efficiently calculate statistical values of a BMAP/G/1 model whose underlying process is estimated from actual IP traffic. And in future, the computational method may be utilized for simulating and optimizing various IP traffic.
Noise-induced and age-related hearing loss : new perspectives and potential therapies

The classic view of sensorineural hearing loss has been that the primary damage targets are hair cells and that auditory nerve loss is typically secondary to hair cell degeneration. Recent work has challenged that view. In noise-induced hearing loss, exposures causing only reversible threshold shifts (and no hair cell loss) nevertheless cause permanent loss of >50% of the synaptic connections between hair cells and the auditory nerve. Similarly, in age-related hearing loss, degeneration of cochlear synapses precedes both hair cell loss and threshold elevation. This primary neural degeneration has remained a “hidden hearing loss” for two reasons: 1) the neuronal cell bodies survive for years despite loss of synaptic connection with hair cells, and 2) the degeneration is selective for auditory nerve fibers with high thresholds. Although not required for threshold detection when quiet, these high-threshold fibers are critical for hearing in noisy environments. Research suggests that primary neural degeneration is an important contributor to the perceptual handicap in sensorineural hearing loss, and it may be key to the generation of tinnitus and other associated perceptual anomalies. In cases where the hair cells survive, neurotrophin therapies can elicit neurite outgrowth from surviving auditory neurons and re-establishment of their peripheral synapses; thus, treatments may be on the horizon.