Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Study of Some Cytokines and Hormones in a Sample of Iraqi women with Polycystic ovarian syndrome and Their Relation to Obesity.

The present study aimed to measure serum vaspin and apelin levels in women with PCOS to show their rule in the pathogenesis of PCOS. Ninety eight women with PCOS, 51 non-obese [body mass index (BMI) less than 25 kg/m2] and 47 obese (BMI >25 kg/m2) were enrolled in the study. Each group is compared to apparently healthy women as a control group matched for age and BMI. Clinical history, anthropometric measurements and biochemical and hormonal analysis were determined. The mean serum level of vaspin and apelin showed statistically significant difference between PCOS patients (non-obese and obese) compared to control women (non-obese and obese) respectively. Also, the levels of both parameters (vaspin, apelin)showed significant differences between PCOS obese patients and non-obese ones. It is concluded that serum vaspin and apelin level increased in PCOS women particularly the obese. These data suggest their involvement in the pathogenesis of PCOS
Ameloblastic carcinoma: a clinicopathologic analysis of cases seen in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital and review of literature

Introduction Ameloblastic carcinoma is a rare malignant odontogenic neoplasm that exhibits histological features of ameloblastoma in combination with cytological atypia. It may arise de novo or secondarily through malignant de-differentiation of pre-existing ameloblastoma or odontogenic cyst. Secondary ameloblastic carcinomas often results from repeated surgical intervention, which is a mainstay of odontogenic tumor management in resource limited settings. To date, relatively few cases of ameloblastic carcinomas have been reported and many cases have been misdiagnosed as ameloblastoma. This is due to its wide range of clinicopathological feature which range from indolent to aggressive. It may present as an aggressive ulcerated mass or as a simple cystic lesion; hence, it often challenging to delineate from its benign counterpart, ameloblastoma. Methods this study reviewed the clinicopathological data on 157 cases of odontogenic tumors diagnosed over a 10 years period from the pathology archive of the Oral Pathology Unit of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Results of all these cases, we identified that 64.9% were Ameloblastomas, while 8.3% were ameloblastic carcinomas. Primary subtypes of ameloblastic carcinoma constituted 23.08%, while 69.23% of the cases were of the secondary subtype. We also found that the secondary subtype of ameloblastic carcinomas showed a higher mean duration value of 7.7 years. Most lesions were found in posterior mandible and presented with ulceration, perforation and ill-defined borders radiographically. Conclusion this study is among the few that have documented higher frequency of secondary ameloblastic carcinoma in the scientific literature.
Comparison of Portfolio Application Using Balanced Scorecard (BSC) and Critical Success Factors (CSF) Techniques

Needs good planning complete and thorough in utilizing and developing information technology in an organization. A strategic planning of IS/IT describes the various tools, techniques, and frameworks for management to align IS / IT with business strategy. Strategic planning of information systems relates to the identification of a information systems/applications portfolio and technologies needed to support organizational success. Conducted a comparative analysis of application portfolio using the tools BSC (Balanced Scorecard) and CSF (Critical Success Factor) case study in University XYZ to find out the best analytical techniques between BSC and CSF. The analysis is performed starting from the vision, mission, business direction, business objectives COBIT, analysis of information needs and analysis of application requirements and then make comparisons with the goal of COBIT IT standards. From the results of comparative analysis can be known best analytical techniques used in University XYZ is Balanced Scorecard (BSC), because it has the bigger percentage with COBIT standards of IT goal than the other analytical techniques.
Effects of b-carotene feeding on chlorophyll fluorescence, zeaxanthin content, and D1 protein turnover in rice (Oryza sativa L.) leaves exposed to high irradiance

To examine the mechanism of photoprotective effect of exogenous β-carotene against photoinhibition under strong light conditions, leaves of rice (Oryza sativa L.) were fed with 30 mmolfL/L β-carotene through the transpiration stream at a PPFD of 20 μmol m^(-2) s^(-1) for 3 h. The leaves were then exposed to strong light at a PPFD of 2000 μmol m^(-2) s^(-1) for another 3 h. The photo-induced decrease in activity of PS2 in β-carotene fed leaves, as estimated in terms of the changes of Fv/Fm, photochemical quenching (qP), and PSII electron transport rate (J(subscript F)), was smaller than that in control leaves during exposure to strong illumination. However, the presence of chloramphenicol produced no significant difference. Furthermore, feeding of β-carotene increased endogenous β-carotene content. In addition, the content of zeaxanthin and the xanthophyll cycle pigments pool size (V+A+Z) were increased in comparison with control leaves when the leaves were exposed to high light for 3 h. However, no significant difference was observed in the presence of chloramphenicol. These results indicate that the photoprotective effect of β-carotene feeding can be partially explained by the conversion of β-carotene to zeaxanthin, a process involved in the rapid Dl protein turnover during the reassembly of PS2 in high irradiance.
The “Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology” Journal Club Series: Highlights on Recent Papers in Exercise and Osteoarthritis

We are glad to introduce the eleventh Journal Club. This edition is focused on several relevant studies published in the last years in the field of exercise and osteoarthritis, chosen by our Editorial Board members and their colleagues. We hope to stimulate your curiosity in this field and to share with you the passion for sport seen also from the scientific point of view. The Editorial Board members wish you an inspiring lecture.
Fruits and Vegetables Consumption and Risk of Stroke

Background and Purpose—We conducted a meta-analysis to summarize evidence from prospective cohort studies about the association of fruits and vegetables consumption with the risk of stroke. Methods—Pertinent studies were identified by a search of Embase and PubMed databases to January 2014. Study-specific relative risks with 95% confidence intervals were pooled using a random-effects model. Dose–response relationship was assessed by restricted cubic spline. Results—Twenty prospective cohort studies were included, involving 16 981 stroke events among 760 629 participants. The multivariable relative risk (95% confidence intervals) of stroke for the highest versus lowest category of total fruits and vegetables consumption was 0.79 (0.75–0.84), and the effect was 0.77 (0.71–0.84) for fruits consumption and 0.86 (0.79–0.93) for vegetables consumption. Subgroup and meta-regression showed that the inverse association of total fruits and vegetables consumption with the risk of stroke was consistent in subgroup an.
Oral Food Challenge Failures Among Foods Restricted Due to Atopic Dermatitis

BACKGROUND: Recent studies have suggested that removing foods from the diet to manage atopic dermatitis (AD), based on positive allergy tests, may lead to immediate allergic reactions on reintroduction of that food. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine the frequency of oral food challenge (OFC) failures among foods removed from the diet as suspected AD triggers, focusing on the five major food allergens in the US. METHODS: OFCs to egg, milk, peanut, soy, and wheat, performed from 2008-14, at a children's hospital's allergy clinics, were reviewed. OFCs were offered based on history and laboratory values. Reasons for food avoidance were classified as food allergy (IgE-mediated reaction occurring within two hours); sensitization only (lack of introduction due to positive test results); and removal due to test results during AD evaluation. RESULTS: There were 442 OFCs performed, with 89 failures (20.1%). Reasons for OFCs included a history of food allergy (320/442; 72.4%); food sensitization without any introduction (77/442; 17.4%); and AD (45/442; 10.2%). OFC failures among those who had food allergy (70/320; 21.9%); sensitization only (13/77; 16.9%); and suspected AD trigger (6/45; 13.3%) did not significantly differ (p=0.63). Wheat was more likely to be avoided than the other four foods for AD concerns (p<0.0001). ___________________________________________________________________ This is the author's manuscript of the article published in final edited form as: Eapen, A. , Kloepfer, K. , Leickly, F. , Slaven, J., & Vitalpur, G. (2018). Oral Food Challenge Failures Among Foods Restricted Due to Atopic Dermatitis. Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anai. 2018.10. 012
THE INFLUENCE OF ORAL HEALTH AWARENESS ON PERIODONTAL DISEASE STATUS AMONG SOME UNIVERSITY NON DENTAL STUDENTS IN KING KHALID UNIVERSITY

Background:Oral and dental health are a fundamental part of public health and the proper health behaviors and attitudes are necessary for health correlated workings. It depends on the person recognition and his behavior. Attitudes usually reveal his experiences, fam have an effect on oral health behavior. Aim of the study: The present study was designed for evaluating the influence of oral health awareness on periodontal disease status among university non dental s Methodology:Three hundred university, non dental students were selected in this study and they were divided according to their selected colleges into three equal groups Humanities, Engineering and Sciences. They completed the questionnaire of the present study during gingival index (GI), periodontal pocket depth (PPD), and clinical attachment loss (CAL) were recorded. The data were collected and analyzed by means of computerized SPSS statistical package. Results:All the patients completed the study uneventfully. Participants showed poor knowledge of causes signs, symptoms, and preventive measures of gum disease; there were significance differences between our study groups (p 0.05) and there were significance differences betwe almost of the participants of our study groups (p 0.05). In periodontal examination there was statistically significant differences in all the periodontal parameters in the comparison between all groups of the present study and harmonious with their oral hygiene knowledge. Conclusion:There were significant differences in oral health awareness related periodontal disease and status among non dental students in King Khalid University in different levels of studies and d specialist
End-of-Life Care in Korea: Issues and trends

The fi rst hospice in Korea was Galbari hospice initiated by the Australian Sisters of 'Little Company of Mary' in 1965. Since then, hospice programs in Korea have been largely based on volunteer activity, and religious or social service. In 2002, the government proclaimed a new policy to foster medically based hospice inpatient service and operated a primary demonstration hospice program from 2003 to 2005 to develop a per diem payment system. The Korean government designated 44 palliative care centers with 725 beds and a budget of 2.3 billion won in 2012. However, despite all the efforts of the private and public sectors, only 9% of terminal cancer patients used hospice service and 29% of the hospice bed demands (2,500 beds required) were satisfi ed. This article outlines the developing history, government involvement, facts and fi gures of hospice services in Korea, and discusses the challenges of the
Cluster-based Innovation Policies: A Critical Approach

Following the shift to a knowledge-based economy, designing and implementing the right institutions relevant to knowledge production has become the main concern of national industrial policies. Regional clustering appears as a commonly adopted policy tool to promote innovation in developed countries as well as in developing countries. In this regard, this paper examines innovation process in detail and explores the instruments that cluster-based innovation policies must support for promoting innovation. Innovation process may require particular coordination mechanisms at cognitive, institutional and social levels. I first draw a conceptual framework to define the essential aspects that need to be favored by innovation policies. This framework is then used to propose instruments of cluster-based innovation policies. While the idea of regional innovation clusters is mainly based on the geographical dimension of successful innovative activities, the success of clusters depends essentially on coordination mechanisms among the actors involved in the innovation process. Putting forward mostly financial incentives for companies isn't enough for clusters to sustain innovation. These clusters may only continue to promote transient innovation activities and not become the focal of a “learning region”, unless they get embedded into a more complex relational setup.
Variação sazonal da concentração de nutrientes em folhas de bananeiras, no Vale do Ribeira-SP

O Vale do Ribeira, SP, tem como principal atividade agropecuaria o cultivo da bananeira, sendo responsavel pela maior parte da producao dessa frutifera no estado de Sao Paulo. O equilibrio nutricional da planta e um dos fatores mais importantes para que esta consiga completar o ciclo e alcancar alta produtividade. Com o objetivo de avaliar a variacao sazonal da concentracao foliar de nutrientes em bananeiras cultivadas no Vale do Ribeira-SP, foram utilizados 252 resultados de analise quimica de nutrientes do tecido vegetal, coletados no periodo de agosto de 2009 a setembro de 2010, de 18 propriedades representativas na regiao, dez cultivadas com bananeira do subgrupo Cavendish e oito do subgrupo Prata. A maior variacao entre os macronutrientes ocorreu para o K e o S e entre os micronutrientes, principalmente, para o Fe e o B. Em algumas datas da avaliacao, houve maior concentracao foliar de P, K, Ca e Zn, nas bananeiras do subgrupo Cavendish, enquanto as bananeiras do subgrupo Prata apresentaram maior concentracao foliar, principalmente, de Mn, B e N. As condicoes climaticas, principalmente a chuva, influenciaram as concentracoes foliares de nutrientes, com destaque para o K, N, S, B e Fe.
A Novel Surface Registration for Image-Guided Neurosurgery: Effects of Intervals of Points in Patient Space on Registration Accuracy

Surface registration is an important factor in surgical navigation in determining the success rate and stability of surgery by providing the operator with the exact location of a lesion. The problem of surface registration is that point cloud in the patient space is acquired at irregular intervals due to the operator’s tracking speed and method. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of irregular intervals of point cloud caused by tracking speed and method on the registration accuracy. For this study, we created the head phantom to obtain a point cloud in the patient space with a similar object to that of a patient and acquired a point cloud in a total of ten times. In order to analyze the accuracy of registration according to the interval, cubic spline interpolation was applied to the existing point cloud. Additionally, irregular intervals of the point cloud were regenerated into regular intervals. As a result of applying the regenerated point cloud to the surface registration, the surface registration error was not statistically different from the existing point cloud. However, the target registration error significantly lower (p < 0.01). These results indicate that the intervals of point cloud affect the accuracy of registration, and that point cloud with regular intervals can improve the surface registration accuracy.
Algorithms on weighted sequences & applications

In this thesis, we study problems on a type of uncertain sequences called weighted sequences. In weighted sequences, for every position of the sequence and every letter of the alphabet a probability of occurrence of this letter at this position is specified. This type of sequences are commonly used to represent imprecise or uncertain data, for example in molecular biology, where they are known as Position Weight Matrices. Normally in weighted sequences problem a cumulative weight threshold 1/z ∈ (0,1] is given and we only consider the substrings with cumulative probability at least 1/z, which we call it valid. Two main problems on weighted sequences are addressed in this thesis: pattern matching and weighted indexing. An application of weighted indexing is also presented to solve palindromic factorization in weighted sequences. • In pattern matching problem we are given a pattern of length m, a text of length n > m and a cumulative weight threshold 1/z. Our aim is to find all valid occurrences of the pattern in the text. We provide two types of average-case algorithms: one is to solve the problem with searching time o(n) and the other one is to solve the problem with searching time O( logm m ). Both algorithms require a specific weighted ratio z m . An
FPID CONTROLLER DESIGN BASED DIFFERENT OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES FOR MODEL ORDER REDUCTION OF AVR

Fractional+ Proportional + Integral + Derivative (FPID) controller configuration is proposed and executed on the decreased request of Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) framework utilizing soft-computing(Optimizations) systems, Invasive Weed Optimization (IWO), Differential Evolution (DE), Ant Colony Optimization(ACO), Sine Cosine algorithm(SCA). Minimization of a multi-target work controls these calculations' investigation until the procedure meets with an ideal arrangement. A recreation study is conveyed to analyze the presentation of every one of these methods for controller plan technique. The time-area ideal tuning of model order reduction of (AVR) frameworks were done utilizing Integrated Square Error(ISE),Integrated Time Square Error(ITSE), Integrated Absolute Error (IAE) and Integrated Time Absolute Error(ITAE) as the exhibition lists. The presentation of the FPID controller is approved with best heuristic strategies, (SCA). The aftereffects of FPID controller is additionally contrasted and traditional PID controller. The FPID controller showed strong execution in transient exhibitions, robust performance in transient performances, less settling time, maximum overshot and steady-state error. The FPID controller displays an ISO-damping property (flat reaction).
Predictors of cognitive anosognosia in older adults with suspected dementia

Objective: Anosognosia heterogeneously affects cognitive functioning and indeed, at the very onset of dementia symptoms. This raises the question of accountable predictors of each cognitive impairment. The objective of this study was to identify the cognitive and non-cognitive predictors of so-called cognitive anosognosia. Method: A paradigm based on the discrepancies between performance predictions and actual performance in the light of the Dementia Rating Scale (DRS) helped distinguish cognitive anosognosia in relation to four major functions: Attention Initiation-perseveration, Conceptualisation and Memory. Patients achieved a complete set of neuropsychological tests and assessments of the level of anxiety, apathy and functional independence. Results: Significant correlations existed between all cognitive anosognosia scores (AS) and neuropsychological performance scores of the participants. Similarly, significant correlations were found between the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) scores and the Initiation and Conceptualisation AS and between anxiety score and Conceptualisation and Memory AS. However, the regression models were exclusively cognitive for Attention Initiation-perseveration and Memory AS. Only the Conceptualisation AS was predicted by a non-strictly cognitive regression model including the ADL score. Conclusions: If the different specific cognitive anosognosias are predicted by separate sets of variables, our results emphasise that dysexecutive impairment plays a major role regardless of the deficiencies considered.
Secured Data Access Control In Cloud Storage

: Information get to control is a successful method to guarantee the information security in the cloud. Because of information outsourcing and untrusted cloud servers, the information get to control turns into a testing issue in distributed storage frameworks. Quality construct Encryption in light of multi proprietor information get to was the technique with minimal effort and great effectiveness yet it has some security issues. In this paper I outline a protected information get to control system for multi – specialist distributed storage, where a document can be transferred to cloud condition and it can be shared by the information proprietor, the general population who are for the most part sharing the record will get the mystery key which is an encoded one. I increment the security on the Multi – Authority framework by two techniques 1: Attribute based, 2: Encryption of characteristic by mystery key. Test outcomes demonstrate our framework is secure and proficient.
The Use Aromatherapy For Symptom Management In Hemodialysis:A Systematic Review

Patients undergoing hemodialysis may suffered from various complication symptoms associated with chronic kidney disease, such as problem in sleep quality, fatigue, pruritus, pain, anxiety and depression. Aromatherapy was a complementary therapy, which benefits from essential oils to manage some problems related to hemodialysis. The aim of this study was to explain the effect of aromatherapy to various symptoms on hemodialysis patient. We searched for 13 research articles that met the inclusion criteria. The articles consist of Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) and Quasi Experiments from several database sources such as Scopus, ScienceDirect, PubMed and Pro-Quest with the last 10 years time limitation (from 2009 to 2018). The findings of this review reported benefit use of aromatherapy especially aromatherapy lavender, citrus aroma and damask rose could increase comfort, decreased fatigue level, reduced the pain of fistula needle insertion, improved sleep quality, reduced uremic pruritus, decreased anxiety and depression in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Although results of the studies presented aromatherapy as a complementary therapy, had positive impact to overcome symptom with no adverse effect on hemodialysis patients, it could not be determined that there is sufficient evidence to conclude its effectiveness as a non-pharmacological approach to the reduction of hemodialysis complication symptom.