Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
A REVIEW ON ROLE OF BERRIES AND ITS BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS IN TREATING HYPERTENSION

Objective: Hypertension or raised blood pressure leads to the occurrence of morbidity and mortality rate among peoples and it was considered as the primary factor for the occurrence of various cardiac and vascular disorders include ischemic cardiac disease, myocardial necrosis, cardiac failure, renal disorder, atherosclerosis, and cerebrovascular accident. Called “silent killer” because hypertension is an asymptomatic disease in the early stages with no indications on suffered patients and leads to act as a significant factor for the occurrence of severe other cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). As berries show considerable interest in improving cardiovascular diseases because they are rich in polyphenol contents and bioactive compounds. Besides their single usage, a polyherbal combination is much better for the treatment of hypertension. Methods: The data were collected by reviewing a combination of research and review papers from different databases such as PubMed, Medline, ScienceDirect, and Web of science using search keywords such as “hypertension,” “cardiovascular disease,” “berries,” “cranberry,” and “red raspberry” with all their synonyms and related terms. Result: Various studies shown better associations between higher berry flavonoids and other polyphenolic components and lower the risk of cardiovascular disorders. Based on various scientific evidence, the characteristic of various biochemical processes is treated by berries with its antioxidant, antihypertensive, and anti-sclerotic and other properties. Conclusion: This paper concludes that in the present day, there is a global increase in berry consumption, which is used in the ailment of various cardiovascular diseases. The studies which are held are needed to define their optimal dose, process, or method of preparation (formulation) and the duration of berry intervention so that these showed better treatment options for hypertension.
Seeing the forest for the trees: Putting multilayer networks to work for community ecology

A framework for the description and analysis of multilayer networks is established in statistical physics, and calls are increasing for their adoption by community ecologists. Multilayer networks in community ecology will allow space, time and multiple interaction types to be incorporated into species interaction networks. While the multilayer network framework is applicable to ecological questions, it is one thing to be able to describe ecological communities as multilayer networks and another for multilayer networks to actually prove useful for answering ecological questions. Importantly, documenting multilayer network structure requires substantially greater empirical investment than standard ecological networks. In response, we argue that this additional effort is worthwhile and describe a series of research lines where we expect multilayer networks will generate the greatest impact. Inter‐layer edges are the key component that differentiate multilayer networks from standard ecological networks. Inter‐layer edges join different networks—termed layers—together and represent ecological processes central to the species interactions studied (e.g., inter‐layer edges representing movement for networks separated in space). Inter‐layer edges may take a variety of forms, be species‐ or network‐specific, and be measured with a large suite of empirical techniques. Additionally, the sheer size of ecological multilayer networks also requires some changes to empirical data collection around interaction quantification, collaborative efforts and collation in public databases. Network ecology has already touched on a wide swath of ecology and evolutionary biology. Because network stability and patterns of species linkage are the most developed areas of network ecology, they are a natural starting place for multilayer investigations. However, multilayer networks will also provide novel insights to niche partitioning, the connection between traits and species’ interactions, and even the geographic mosaic of co‐evolution. Synthesis. Multilayer networks provide a formal way to bring together the study of species interaction networks and the processes that influence them. However, describing inter‐layer edges and the increasing amounts of data required represent challenges. The pay‐off for added investment will be ecological networks that describe the composition and capture the dynamics of ecological communities more completely and, consequently, have greater power for understanding the patterns and processes that underpin diversity in ecological communities. A plain language summary is available for this article.
Phenotypic and cytogenetic characterization of expanded adipose derived stem cells

Introduction: Human adipose derived stem cells (hASCs) have great potential for regenerative medicine. The demand for hASCs, especially in the development of off-the-shelf products, is increasing. Although the initial receipt of hASCs was relatively limited, there is now greater interest and also awareness that in vitro expansion of hASCs be further explored. The purpose of this study was to assess the integrity of mesenchymal cell characteristics and the mutant capability of chromosome number on hASCs undergoing in vitro expansion. Methods: In this study, three hASC samples from three Vietnamese people were collected and proliferated in MSCCult medium (Regemedlab, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam) to the 5th cell passage. Next, hASCs were evaluated for change of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) characteristics including shape, immunophenotype (CD14, CD34, CD44, CD73, CD90, and/or CD166), and trilineage differentiation ability. Finally, the number of chromosomes after passages 1, 3, and 5 was evaluated by karyotyping technique. Results: The results showed that after five passages of culture, hASCs preserved the characteristic shape of MSCs, high expression of mesenchymal markers (e.g. CD44, CD73, CD90, and CD166). However, the cells also maintained their differentiation capacity to develop into various tissues such as bone, cartilage, and fat. The hASCs showed no mutation in the number of chromosomes. However, markers of hematopoietic cells (such as CD14 and CD34) exhibited heterogeneous changes between the samples during proliferation. Conclusion: In conclusion, at passage 5, hASCs retained the integrity of MSC features and there was no mutation discovered in the number of chromosomes. However, further evaluation is needed to conclude that the use of cultured cells in treatment is effective and safe.
THE CO-DESIGN COGNITIVE PROCESS: IMPACTS OF A SPATIAL AUGMENTED REALITY PLATFORM

Abstract The study of design cognitive activity began in the 70s under the influence of psychology and ergonomics. Since then, the design process has undergone many changes with the advent of technology. This paper will notably present you to one of them: the Spatial Augmented Reality (SAR). The study conducted with this technology will focus on multimodal analysis in co-design meetings were we have compared two co-design sessions. We notice that the design activity is unchanged by the introduction of such a technology but could encourage interactions from clients who are usually less invested.
Expression of Angiopoietin and VEGF in Cervical Cancer and its Clinical Significance

Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the expression of Angiopoietin-1 (Ang-1), Angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in cervical cancer and its clinical significance. Methods Immunohistochemical assay was used to examine the expression of Ang-1/2 and VEGF in tumor tissue from 56 cervical squamous cell carcinoma patients treated with operation only (SCC-O group), as well as 51 subjects with cervical squamous cell carcinoma treated with neoadjuvant radiotherapy (SCC-RCO group, n=28) or neoadjuvant chemotherapy (SCC-CO group, n=23). Both microvessel density (MVD) and lymphatic vessel density (LVD) were examined in the three groups through detection of CD34 and D2-40 expression in respective tissue samples. Results With the progression of cervical cancer, the positive expression scores of Ang-2 and VEGF were significantly increased (p<0.05). Compared with surgical intervention, neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy significantly reduced the positive expression scores of Ang-1, Ang-2, and VEGF in cervical cancer tissues (p<0.05). The MVD values of the SCC-CO and SCC-RO groups were significantly reduced as compared to the SCC-O group (p<0.05). Similarly, the LVD values of the SCC-CO and SCC-RO groups were also significantly reduced when compared to those of the SCC-O group (p<0.05). However, LVD values of the SCC-CO and SCC-RO groups were not statistical different (p>0.05). Conclusion Ang-1, Ang-2 and VEGF may play an important role in the development of cervical cancer. Mutual synergism of Ang-2 and VEGF demonstrated a close relationship with the generation of cervical blood and lymphatic vessels. Cervical cancer radiotherapy and chemotherapy could significantly inhibit the formation of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels in tumor tissue.
Efecto de los estiramientos estáticos durante el calentamiento sobre la potencia del salto en deportistas de fútbol sala

Objetivo. Determinar los efectos del estiramiento estático en la musculatura isquiosural durante el calentamiento sobre la potencia del salto. Materiales y métodos. Participaron 80 deportistas de fútbol-sala universitario, distribuidos en 2 grupos, el primer grupo realizó calentamiento más estiramientos estáticos de la musculatura isquiosural, mientras que el segundo solo realizó los ejercicios precompetitivos. Para la evaluación de la potencia se utilizaron los test Squat Jump y Counter Movement Jump. Resultados. Se encontró posterior al estiramiento estático un descenso en la altura, velocidad y tiempo de vuelo al termino y a los 5 minutos, presentándose una recuperación en los valores a los 10 minutos (p<0,05) para la prueba de Counter Movement Jump, mientras que en el Squat Jump no se presentaron cambios estadísticamente significativos (p≥ 0,05). Conclusión. Los estiramientos estáticos durante el calentamiento producen un descenso de la potencia del salto los primeros minutos posteriores a este tipo de ejercicios.
Enterotoxigenicity Assessment of Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp. isolated from snails and Zobo Drink using suckling albino rats

This study was carried out to investigate the enterotoxigenic profile of Escherichia coli obtained from Zobo drinks and Snail samples and Salmonella spp. obtained from a Poultry farm in suckling albino rats. For the study a total of 30 suckling albino rats were obtained from the Animal Department, University of Port Harcourt, Choba. The suckling albino rats were used to evaluate the enterotoxigenicity potentials of the Escherichia coli isolates (Zobo drink 1, Zobo drink 2, snail sample 1, snail sample 2) and Salmonella spp. (S1, S2, S3, S4) using Gut/body ratio (G/B) and fluid accumulation ratio (FAR). The results after 4 hours shows that the fluid accumulation ratio as follows: Zobo drink 1 (0.050), Zobo drink 2 (0.090), snail 1 (0.087), snail 2 (0.099) and S1 (0.099), S2 (0.080), S3 (0.122), S4 (0.124), indicating toxicity potential of the test isolates, except Zobo drink 1 considering the ˃0.065 Fluid Accumulation Ratio. The practice of good hygiene, proper cooking of food and adequate enlightenment is strongly recommended.
Confirmation of the effectiveness and genetic positions of disease resistance loci in ‘Kishmish Vatkana’ (Ren1) and ‘Villard Blanc’ (Ren3 and Rpv3)

This study aimed to validate the effectiveness and to genetically characterise the fungal disease resistance genes of ‘Kishmish Vatkana’ and ‘Villard Blanc’ in South Africa using microsatellite (SSR) markers and a Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) approach. An F1 ‘Sunred Seedless’ × ‘Kishmish Vatkana’ cross was used to generate a partial linkage map for chromosome 13 known to harbour the Ren1 powdery mildew locus of ‘Kishmish Vatkana’. The effectiveness of this locus was validated, explaining between 44.8% and 57.7% of the observed phenotypic variance. An F1 ‘Villard Blanc’ × ‘G1-6604’ cross was used to generate partial linkage maps for chromosomes 15 and 18, reported to harbour fungal resistance genes of ‘Villard Blanc’. The powdery mildew QTL (Ren3) was validated on chromosome 15 of ‘Villard Blanc’, which explained between 18.9% and 23.9% of the phenotypic variance observed. The downy mildew resistance QTL on chromosome 18 (Rpv3) of ‘Villard Blanc’ was also confirmed, and it explained between 19.1% and 21.2% of the phenotypic variance observed. This molecular information and individual sources of resistance have already been implemented in the marker-assisted selection (MAS) and gene pyramiding efforts of the table grape breeding program of the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) Infruitec-Nietvoorbij.
Individual mutations in Indonesian local ettawah goats based on the GDF9 gene

A prolific trait was essential to determine the litter size in goats including Indonesian Local Ettawah Goats (ILEG), and one of the genes that influence the prolific trait was the GDF9 gene. The purpose of this study was to describe the amino acid expression of the GDF9 gene sequencing in ILEG compared with Genbank accession number GU784823.2. Capra hircus GDF9. This research method was an experiment which includes the sampling of 21 does who had given birth more than once with low, medium and high prolific categories. Furthermore, samples were PCR with exon 1 GDF9 gene, and sequencing results were carried out by amino acid alignment with BioEdit software. The results showed that there were 3 variants in the exon 1 GDF9 gene in ILEG which was located at the location of 27, 61 and 85 amino acid residues. At the 27th residue there was a change in the proline amino acid to alanine (CCT to GCT), at the 61st residue there was no change in the amino acid Leucine, but there was a change in the base N compound (CTA to CTC), and at 85 residues there was a change in acid residue amino Alanine becomes Glycine (GCT to GGT).
TURNITIN WASHBACK EFFECT: EFL STUDENTS’ METHODS OF AVOIDING PLAGIARISM ON ACADEMIC WRITING

Academic dishonesty is a major issue in the current educational problem, especially in academic writing. One of the most crucial practices of academic dishonesty is plagiarism. In order to prevent it, many universities worldwide use Turnitin as one of the plagiarism detection software for the solution to fighting plagiarism. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the methods used by English as Foreign Language (EFL) students in avoiding plagiarism on their academic writing. A case study at a university in Indonesia was conducted. Six postgraduate students of English Education major were chosen as the participants to be interviewed regarding the utilization of Turnitin. From the students’ responses, in avoiding plagiarism, they get the idea to write from observing their surroundings, following their passion and reading a lot. Moreover, in the process of writing academically from sources, they also employ patchwriting, citing the sources correctly, self-reading, re-checking the sources, checking to other plagiarism detection software and learning about Turnitin. However, in order to decrease the similarity percentage of their papers, they were also deleting the similar-detected part and even changed the paper. Therefore, it is recommended for the students, teachers, and institutions to concern more on how to write from sources as the part of learning to write rather than rely too much on the originality report from Turnitin.
Macro- and Micro-morphological, Anatomical, Cytological and Phytochemical Properties of Tridax procumbens Linn. (Asteraceae)

This study examined the macro- and micro-morphological, Anatomical, Cytological and Phytochemical Properties of Tridax procumbens L. in the family Asteraceae. Observations of plant parts aided by measurements were done and these were sectioned following Wahua’s method; root tips squashed with FLP Orcein and qualitative phytochemical analyses were carried out. The slides were viewed using the light compound microscope and photomicrographs were taken after careful examination from good preparations. Macromorphological studies showed the plant grows up to 40cm or more in height. Foliar features revealed opposite, pinnate, oblong to ovate with coarsely serrated margin and acute apex, 4±1.5cm long and 2±1cm wide with petiole up to 1.5±0.5cm in length. The floral structure show cased diameter of each flower head as 1.0±0.4cm while the peduncle is elongated and up to 10±5cm in length; the petal is 0.7±0.2cm in length alongside tubular sepals up to 0.9±0.3cm in length. The stamen is 0.9±0.2cm in length while the carpel is 1.0±0.1cm. Presence of anomocytic stomata which is amphistomatic. Anatomical sections on the mid-ribs, petiole, internodes, nodes and roots revealed peculiar internal features. Mitotic chromosome is 2n=36. Phytochemical studies revealed the presence of saponins, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, steroids, cardiac glycosides, phenols. The information generated from this study would further aid in the delimitation of the species. Keywords: Tridax procumbens, Morphology, anatomy, cytology, palynology, phytochemistry
A REVIEW: A BEGINNER'S JOURNEY TO THE FASCINATING WORLD OF QUANTUM COMPUTING

— The world of “Quantum Computing” is a fascinating, exciting and challenging one. A Quantum Computer operates based on the science of Quantum Physics. Therefore, it is inevitable that people willing to dive into the world of Quantum Computing need to have at least a very basic understanding of the concepts of Quantum Physics. The objective of this technical article is to enable people, having no knowledge of Quantum Physics, grasp the very basic concepts that enable the functioning of a Quantum Computer and thus, generating an interest in further pursuing this new field of computing technology.
BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN WEBBIM ENVIRONMENT

Geographical information systems (GIS) and Building information modelling (BIM) provide digital representation of building, its elements and environment. BIM focuses on micro-level representation of buildings and its elements, and GIS provide macro-level representation of the external elements of environment. Their combination can provide a comprehensive view of a built environment based on integrated data. There is an opportunity to make BIM and GIS unity not only to combine them in a single project but also to make a fully merged environment with difficult associations that extend the capabilities of both. Paper presents method that allows visualization and processing the BIM model in the web browser, external processing and analyzing, easy sharing and visualization, linking the 3D model and attribute information, working with the BIM model and GIS data, digital City mapping and etc. The developed method creates rich future for full BIM software products with all manner of functions and tools that will work through the Internet without installations, distributives, additional programs. The introduced technique can be used as a new part for BIM execution planning.
Transformations of forced migration in Africa: Issues and general problems

Over the past two decades, migration in Africa has been rising continuously in all subregions. ‎The range of migration flows include a rise in migrant workers, female migrants, an increase in ‎irregular migration as well as a large number of refugees and internally displaced persons. It is ‎no secret that ‎current scholarship, especially the literature that concerned international ‎organizations have adopted, ‎has been unable to explicate the various dimensions of the ‎phenomenon of migration and ‎displacement in the context of Africa. Effective study of ‎migration in Africa may ‎require the "Africanization" of all related concepts to serve as a tool ‎for analysis in accordance ‎with a cultural pan-African perspective. This study seeks to explore ‎the current ‎transformations to the phenomenon of international migration in Africa, the ‎most ‎important factors driving it, and what policies and future challenges it faces. The paper ‎uses a qualitative ‎ research design involving a literature review. ‎ Key words: Migration, refugees, displaced persons, feminization of migration, environmental refugees.
How does the age of the child affect parental survival

Previous research investigated several different aspects of the relationship between having a child and parental mortality. An aspect of research that was neglected until now is the age of the child. If children have an effect on parental mortality it is likely to change as they grow up. We extend previous research by applying a longitudinal approach using Swedish Register data and hazard regression models for men and women separately. Adjusting for age and a variety of control variables we found that risk of dying increases by age of the youngest child for both sexes. Additional models for different causes of death suggest that selection, behavioral changes and unobserved protective effects contribute to this pattern
Narrow rifts versus wide rifts: inferences for the mechanics of rifting from laboratory experiments

Laboratory experiments on analogue models of the lithosphere are useful tools to study tectonic processes and, in particular, to test physical hypotheses. They complement numerical modelling because the inherent limitations of each method are different. The basic principles of the method are recalled with particular application to models simulating the brittle–ductile layering of continental crust and lithosphere using sand and silicone putties to simulate the frictional and viscous behaviour of rocks. A selection of experiments is used to examine the role of rheology on the development of crustal–scale extensional structures: continental rifts, passive margins, wide extended domains, and core complexes. The difference between narrow rifts and wide rifts is attributed to the type of mechanical instability that can develop for a given type of lithospheric strength profile: namely necking versus spreading. Necking occurs preferentially in a stable lithosphere that has a four–layer–type of strength profile with the greatest strength located in the sub–Moho mantle. It gives birth to narrow rifts, from continental rifts to passive margins. Spreading occurs preferentially in a thickened lithosphere whose strength profile, after thermal relaxation, exhibits maximum strength at the base of upper brittle crust. It gives birth to wide rifts, such as the Basin and Range of the western United States or the Aegean. Core complexes are not considered to represent a particular mode of extension but are anomalies in wide rifts.
COVID-19: the gut to lung hypothesis

Increasingly COVID-19 is being recognised as a multisystem disease, with viral replication within the gastrointestinal tract now being well accepted. This article collates evidence pointing to possible gastrointestinal transmission as well as outlining possible mechanisms for intra-institutional or cruise ship spread, and explores the possible impact of gastrointestinal replication on disease course.