Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Safety and Neuroprotective Efficacy of Palm Oil and Tocotrienol-Rich Fraction from Palm Oil: A Systematic Review

Background: Several natural products have been reported to elicit beneficial effects against neurodegenerative disorders due to their vitamin E contents. However, the neuroprotective efficacy of palm oil or its tocotrienol-rich fraction (TRF) from the pre-clinical cell and animal studies have not been systematically reviewed. Methods: The protocol for this systematic review was registered in “PROSPERO” (CRD42019150408). This review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. The Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) descriptors of PubMed with Boolean operators were used to construct keywords, including (“Palm Oil”[Mesh]) AND “Nervous System”[Mesh], (“Palm Oil”[Mesh]) AND “Neurodegenerative Diseases”[Mesh], (“Palm Oil”[Mesh]) AND “Brain”[Mesh], and (“Palm Oil”[Mesh]) AND “Cognition”[Mesh], to retrieve the pertinent records from PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and ScienceDirect from 1990 to 2019, while bibliographies, ProQuest and Google Scholar were searched to ensure a comprehensive identification of relevant articles. Two independent investigators were involved at every stage of the systematic review, while discrepancies were resolved through discussion with a third investigator. Results: All of the 18 included studies in this review (10 animal and eight cell studies) showed that palm oil and TRF enhanced the cognitive performance of healthy animals. In diabetes-induced rats, TRF and α-tocotrienol enhanced cognitive function and exerted antioxidant, anti-apoptotic and anti-inflammatory activities, while in a transgenic Alzheimer’s disease (AD) animal model, TRF enhanced the cognitive function and reduced the deposition of β-amyloid by altering the expression of several genes related to AD and neuroprotection. In cell studies, simultaneous treatment with α-tocotrienols and neurotoxins improved the redox status in neuronal cells better than γ- and δ-tocotrienols. Both pre-treatment and post-treatment with α-tocotrienol relative to oxidative insults were able to enhance the survival of neuronal cells via increased antioxidant responses. Conclusions: Palm oil and its TRF enhanced the cognitive functions of healthy animals, while TRF and α-tocotrienol enhanced the cognitive performance with attenuation of oxidative stress, neuroinflammation and apoptosis in diabetes-induced or transgenic AD animal models. In cell studies, TRF and α-tocotrienol exerted prophylactic neuroprotective effects, while α-tocotrienol exerted therapeutic neuroprotective effects that were superior to those of γ- and δ-tocotrienol isomers.
RULES FOR THE CONVENTIONAL ORIENTATION OF CRYSTALS

:90". Alternative rules (a(b(c, with p and 7 obtuse; or b1c1a, with 7 and c obtuse) are provided lor special problems, where the standard rules (c(a(b, with a and g obtuse) rvould prove unsuitable. Rules for the triclinic system, recently proposed by others, are discussed' The rule ,,o, g,. y all obtuse,,contains a superabundant condition and hence cannot be applied in all . ur". Th" rule "4(001) (90"" is less natural than "d(001) (0(100)'"
Otoacoustic Emissions : Can Laboratory Research Improve Their Clinical Utility ? Are research-based otoacoustic emissions clinically useful ?

The original descriptions of OAEs in humans (Kemp, 1978) described emitted responses that exist either without external stimulation (naturally occurring in the absence of acoustic stimulation) as spontaneous OAEs (SOAEs) or as evoked OAEs that are elicited using various types of acoustic stimuli. For example, short-lasting moderate sounds like clicks and tone pips elicit transient-evoked OAEs (TEOAE s) ,w here as much longer continuous low-level pure tones evoke stimulus-frequency OAEs (SFOAEs). When two longer pure-tone bursts that are related in frequency (f1 lower frequency and f2 higher frequency) are presented simultaneously, they produce distortion-product OAEs (DPOAEs). Initially, the main appeal of these cochlearbased responses primarily concerned basic-research issues related to the peripheral auditory nervous system.
Application of CKD-EPI Equation for Estimating the In-Hospital Patients of Chronic Heart Failure With Concomitant Renal Insufficiency

Objective: To estimate the in-hospital patients of chronic heart failure with concomitant renal insufficiency by 2009 newly issued chronic kidney disease epidemiology collaboration equation(CKD-EPI). Methods: Our study enrolled 395 eligible patients who suffered from chronic heart failure with left ventricular ejection fraction≤45% and treated in our hospital from 2008 to 2011.According to CKD-EPI equation calculated glomerular filtration rate(GFR),the patients were divided into 4 groups.Group A,GFR ≥90ml/(min·1.73m2),n=101,Group B,GFR 60~89ml/(min·1.73m2),n=177,Group C,GFR 30~59 ml/(min·1.73m2),n=95 and Group D,GFR30 ml/(min·1.73m2),n=22.The basic clinical condition,blood biochemical features and echocardiographic indexes were examined in all patients.Results: ① There were 29.6% in-hospital patients had concomitant renal insufficiency.As renal function decreasing,the age,systolic blood pressure,serum creatinine,cystatin,urea nitrogen and uric acid increased accordingly;at the same time,the ratios for the patients combining with coronary heart disease and hypertension were also increased,P0.05 respectiveey.While the levels of blood sodium and triglyceride were decreased accordingly with the decreased renal function,P0.05 respectively.NYHA classification was different among 4 groups,P0.001. ② Multivariate regression logistic analysis indicated that age,systolic blood pressure,cystatin and creatinine were the risk factors for heart failure patients combining with renal insufficiency.Conclusion: For in-hospital patients of chronic heart failure,the elder age,higher systolic blood pressure with increased cystatin and urea nitrogen were more risky for combining renal insufficiency.
Effect of vermicompost and blended fertilizers rates on yield and yield components of Tef (Eragrostis tef (Zucc.) Trotter)

Tef is a stable crop in Ethiopia in which its yield is constrained by poor soil fertility management. Therefore, a field experiment was conducted for two consecutive years during 2016 and 2017 on clayey textural soil to assess the effect of vermicompost and inorganic fertilizer rates on yield and yield components of tef. Accordingly, field experiment with four levels of vermicompost (0, 2, 4 and 6 t ha-1) and four levels of NPS (0, 100, 150 and 200 kg ha-1) were arranged in randomized complete block design (RCBD) in a factorial combination with three replications. A tef variety, qunco was used as test crop. Analysis of the data revealed that highest grain yield (2269.80 kg ha-1) was obtained from the treatment of 4 t vermicompost ha-1+150 kg NPS ha-1. Significantly highest straw yield (6480.60 kg ha-1) was obtained from the treatment of 6 t vermicompost ha-1+200 kg NPS ha-1, but statistically similar with 4 t vermicompost ha-1 +150 kg NPS ha-1. To evaluate the feasibility of the treatments with view of farmers’ practices, a partial budget analysis was conducted on straw and grain yield of tef and accordingly the highest marginal rate of return 4184% were obtained from combined fertilization of 4 t vermicompost ha-1 and 150 kg NPS ha-1. Therefore, based on the data obtained from this study application of 4 t vermicompost ha-1 and 150 kg NPS ha-1 will be recommended as profitable for the production of tef at Beles kebelle Tahtay Koraro district. Key words: Integrated nutrient management, NPS fertilizer tef yield, vermicompost.
Vertical Integration in the presence of a Cost-Reducing Technology

This paper examines vertical integration incentives in the presence of a cost-reducing technology. Combining the technology adoption and vertical merger literatures in a simple duopoly model, I show that asymmetric integration can occur even in a purely symmetric set-up, without synergies or foreclosure incentives. This paper makes three further contributions. First, in this model, integration is profitable whenever it allows the firm to adopt the technology faster and to become a profitable technology leader for a longer period of time. Second, comparing preemption and precommitment game, I show that the asymmetric equilibrium may exist under both types of game. Third, vertical integration generally reduces consumers' surplus, but often competition authorities should not forbid such vertical mergers if they seek to maximize social welfare.
Hardware Performance Monitoring Counters on non-X86 Architectures

Hardware Performance Monitoring Counters provide programmers and systems integrators with the ability to gather accurate, low level, information about the performance of their code, both at the user and kernel levels. Until recently these counters were only available on Intel and AMD chips but they have now been made available on alternate, embedded, architectures such as MIPS and ARM. This paper discusses the motivation, design and implementation of counters using the hwpmc(4) driver in the FreeBSDoperating system with an eye towards easing future porting efforts.
THE EFFECT OF CHANGES IN CULTURE MEDIA, pH AND TEMPERATURE ON IN VITRO FERTILIZATION AND PRE- IMPLANTATION EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT OF MICE

The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of different types of culture media, degrees of temperature of culture medium and wide range of pH within culture medium on the percentages of in vitro fertilization of mouse oocytes and embryonic development. Nine hundred and twenty four oocytes were recovered from eighty one superovulated mice. Groups of mature oocytes were incubated with active spermatozoa within different culture media (Ham’s F-10, Medi-Cult. IVF, TCM-199, Earl’s + TCM-199 and RPMI-1640) at different degrees of temperature (36, 37, 38 and 39), as well as, the pH of culture medium was changed (range: 6.9-8.1) in 5% CO2 for 18-20 hour. Percentages of in vitro fertilization and abnormal embryonic development were assessed. The best results for IVF and normal embryonic development were achieved with RPMI-1640 medium at temperature 37 C and acidity (7.3-7.4) of medium. However, best results for in vitro development of mouse embryos were obtained by using TCM-199 medium and Ham’s F-10 medium at temperature 36 C and acidity (7.3-7.4). In conclusion, the mouse spermatozoa and oocytes are highly sensitive to changes in the environmental conditions. In addition, conditions of culture medium and its selection are may be the main limited factor for improvement in vitro fertilization and embryonic development in mice. Further biochemical and molecular studies are recommended to assess the effect of culture medium on content of RNA and protein synthesis of different stages of mouse embryo.
Examining the impact of applicant smoking and vaping habits in job interviews

Cigarette and electronic-cigarette users (i.e. vapers) are increasingly stigmatized in both society and the workplace. We examine effects of this stigmatization in the selection process by testing whether interviewers’ negative initial impressions of smokers and vapers extend throughout the interview. We used a dual-process framework of interviewer bias against stigmatized applicants, comprised of Type I-automatic and Type II-systematic processes, and conducted two experiments where US and Canadian participants enacted the role of an interviewer in video-based job interview simulations. Consistent with Type I processes, results show that cigarette smokers, and to lesser extent vapers, were initially rated as less qualified than non-smokers. These initial impressions were not subjected to justification/rationalization during the interview via harder questions asked. However, they served as anchors, also consistent with Type I processes, and impacted final assessments alongside Type II adjustments based on applicants’ response quality. Additionally, using attentional eye tracking data, we found that raters with worse attitudes toward smoking, but not vaping, glanced at stigma cues more frequently, which went on to influence first impressions. These findings provide valuable tests of key components of the dual-process model of interviewer bias, and raise concerns around the devaluation of smokers and vapers in hiring decisions.
Assessment of Substantive Causes of Soil Degradation on Farmlands in Yola South LGA, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Soil degradation remains a major serious threat agenda receiving a global attention on the pragmatic causes and its effects on food availability for the growing population. Yola South LGA, of Adamawa State is among the soil degraded region most especially in the tropics as a result of different causative agents. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the substantive causes of soil degradation on farmlands in Yola South LGA, of Adamawa State. Parameters related to soil degradation such as anthropogenic, cultural, edaphic and climatic factors were surveyed and assessed. Data collected from180 sampled farmers using administered questionnaires were statistical y analyzed using descriptive simple percentage method. The result indicated that land use/ rapid urbanization (23 %), continuous cropping (26 %), soil erosion (24 %) and high amount of rainfall (25 %) were the major factors in the parameters that led to soil degradation on farmlands in the study area. To curtail the existing menace of soil degradation in the area, extension workers should intensively engaged in training and educating farmers on soil sustainability and conservation techniques. Similarly, agricultural land should be provided by the government at all levels and make available to the small scale farmers in the area.
Best practices among grade I teachers in teaching Social Studies in the K To 12 Curriculum

The present research determines the best practices among grade 1 teachers in teaching social studies in the K12 Curriculum. This is to showcase instructional excellence and develop instructional materials that will enrich teaching and learning process. The study employs complete enumeration of 90 grade I teachers as research participants from South East Districts of Butuan City, Caraga, Philippines. A descriptive-survey method has been used and self-made questionnaire with open-ended interview guide was the instrument for data collection, and Focus Group Discussion ( FGD) was also conducted. A percentage was used to describe the data. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive measures such as percentage and mode. Qualitative data from open-ended questions were quantified using rubric and analyzed using quasi-statistics. Also, stacked bar graph was utilized for comparison across different grade levels. Findings revealed that art doing question and answer and storytelling are among the top 3 praiseworthy learning activities. Such learning activities have a positive impact on the life of the grade one learners and considered as their best practices. Different learning activities have different ways of implementation but focus on the specific needs of the learners, hence these best practice will only limit to enhance the learner’s knowledge but also develop the skills that will enable them to solve real-life problems.
EŠect of Repetitive Biphasic Muscle Electrostimulation Training on Vertical Jump Performances in Female Volleyball Players

Institut des Sciences du Mouvement: Etienne-Jules MAREY (UMR CNRS 6233) Universit á e de la M á editerran á ee (Aix-Marseille II) Parc Scientiˆque et Technologique de Luminy Facult á e des Sciences du Sport de Marseille Case Postale 910-163, avenue de Luminy 13288 Marseille Cedex 09, France. E-mail: patrick.decherchi@univmed.fr [Received June 27, 2008; Accepted March 10, 2010; Published online April 7, 2010]
Checking If the Straitjacket Fits

Pesaran and Smith (2011) concluded that DSGE models were sometimes a straitjacket which hampered the ability to match certain features of the data. In this paper we look at how one might assess the fit of these models using a variety of measures, rather than what seems to be an increasingly common device - the Marginal Data Density. We apply these in the context of models by Christiano et.al (2014) and Ireland (2004), finding they fail to make a match by a large margin. Against this, there is a strong argument for having a straitjacket as it enforces some desirable behaviour on models and makes researchers think about how to account for any non-stationarity in the data. We illustrate this with examples drawn from the SVAR literature and also more eclectic models such as Holston et al (2017) for extracting an estimate of the real natural rate.
Α Comparative Study of Three Strengthening Programs to Improve Performance in Tennis Serve

Tennis serve is the more delicate and complex stroke in competitive tennis. Serve movement produces high loads on the shoulder and lumbar spine. Also tennis serve as a complex stroke which requires the smooth activation of muscles and joints involved in the kinetic chain for the production of kinetic energy. Players of all levels are constantly seeking to improve performance, accuracy and speed of their serve. The aim of this study was to compare three strengthening programs: one for the upper limbs, one for the lower limbs and one for the core, in order to improve performance in tennis serve of novice tennis players. In this research participated 60 novice tennis players aged 23-45 years. Participants were divided randomly into four groups. Three groups followed strengthening programs intervention and the forth was control group. Pre and post interventions, lasting twelve weeks, we evaluated tennis serve performance of each participant. For the statistical analysis, the statistical package SPSS 25.0 was used. One way Anova was used to check for differences between groups at baseline and then Repeated Measures Anova to identify differences between measurements. The results showed that the greatest improvement in tennis serve performance was recorded on the group followed the intervention program of the lower limbs. Followed by the group with the intervention of the upper limbs and third was the group with the intervention on thecore. The smallest improvement was observed in the control group, which followedonly technique training. This study leads us to conclude that strength training may be used in the learning stage of tennis serve and might lead to significant results. More specifically, strengthening lower limpsaffect most the performance on tennis serve.
5819: Corrosion Inhibition in Oil/Water Environments

The use of corrosion inhibitors in multiphase flow environments consisting of oil/water mixtures is common in a wider variety of industries. Frequently, oil is assumed to reduce uninhibited corrosion rate, which could lead to lower required concentrations of inhibitor to maintain protection. In this paper, results of a study of inhibited corrosion in multiphase flow are presented. These results are obtained from a novel three-cell flow loop (EC) that is capable of simultaneous, independent measurement of erosion, corrosion, and erosion-corrosion. The efficiency of inhibitor in oil-water flow is measured at two water cuts, 100% and 40%. Decreasing the water cut from 100% to 40%, or increasing oil content, was found to lower the baseline, 0 ppm inhibitor, corrosion rate. For the conditions considered, further decreasing water cut did not have a statistically significant effect. Increasing oil content was found to reduce inhibitor surface coverage, likely due to a combination of adsorption of inhibitor to oil-water interfaces and dissolution of inhibitor in the oil phase.
A Review on Posture Assessment

Posture is the alignment of body segments. It allows a person to be able to stand, sit, move and perform daily activities. Posture has its effect on structural, anatomical, physiological, pathological, recreational and emotional well-being of a person. It is important to study the posture of a person in order to understand various health parameters of the person. Posture has its significance throughout the growth and development of a person. Various illnesses and traumas have their effects on posture. Rehabilitation taken for certain cases need to be monitored using postural effects. Sportsmen and athletes need to be assessed for having postural abnormalities for their performance enhancement. Various approaches have been available to perform this postural evaluation. These include sensor-based approach, manual goniometric approaches, digital photography and photogrammetric approaches. This review paper illustrates the description of posture assessment, importance of posture assessment and its applications. Also, various posture assessment techniques have been explained and compared in this paper. It concludes with the limitations in current study and lists the future avenues in the field.
Emerging NVM Technologies in Main Memory for Energy-Efficient HPC: an Empirical Study

The spectrum of scientific disciplines where computer-based simulation and prediction play a central role is broad: biology, medicine, high energy physics, climatology, astronomy, etc. In the near future, expected exascale supercom-puters will make it possible to address scientific problems that are more complex than ever. However, a major challenge on the path to such supercomputers is the required high energy-efficiency, i.e., maximizing the amount of computational work per watt. To answer this challenge, the position of this paper relies on compute nodes built from inherently low-power technologies. It considers 64-bit ARM processors combined with emerging non-volatile memory (NVM) technologies for main memory, known to be a bottleneck regarding performance and energy. DRAM technology is until now the mainstream option for main memory. However, it will hardly scale beyond a certain level because increased DRAM capacity requires higher refresh rates, which is harmful to power consumption. In such a context, emerging NVMs have become promising alternatives to DRAM thanks to their memory cell density and negligible leakage. This paper evaluates the impact of various main memory technologies, namely DDR4 SDRAM, Phase-Change Memory (PCM), Resistive RAM (RRAM), on computing system performance and memory-related energy consumption. The obtained results show that RRAM is a very promising candidate to mitigate main memory energy consumption, while PCM tends to represent a better candidate for storage level. Compared to DDR4 SDRAM, we observe RRAM can provide comparable system-level performance, while the main memory energy consumption can be reduced by up to 50%.