Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Clinical Evaluation and Classification of Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Site by Dacryocystography

Purpose: To analyze the outcome and therapeutic effectiveness of dacryocystography in patients with epiphora. Methods: A retrospective study was carried out on 270 patients (385 eyes) who had undergone dacryocystography for epiphora from 1998 to 2002. The factors assessed were age, sex, duration of epiphora, incidence rate of obstruction site of lacrimal system, reliability of dacryocystography as a diagnostic method, correlation of syringing with dacryocystography, correlation of probing with dacryocystography. Results: The incidence rate of lacrimal system obstruction on dacryocystography was 74% (285 eyes). The most common site was nasolacrimal duct (138 eyes, 48.4%), followed by sac (78 eyes, 27.4%), common canaliculus (51 eyes, 17.9%), and superior and inferior canaliculus (18 eyes, 6.3%). Dacryocystography showed 74% sensitivity and 87% specificity (p
RESPONS PERTUMBUHAN TANAMAN TOMAT (Solanum lycopersicum L) TERHADAP PEMBERIAN JAMUR Trichoderma sp

ABSTRACT Research Response of Tomato Plant Growth ( Solanum lycopersicum L.) against the provision of Trichoderma sp Mushrooms, from April to June 2019 at the MIPA Faculty Workshop, University of Palembang PGRI, South Sumatra. This study aims to determine. The growth Response of Tomato Plants to the administration of Trichoderma sp. This research method uses a completely randomized design with 6 treatments and 4 replications, namely P0 (without Trichoderma sp pellets), P1 (20 grams of Trichoderma sp pellets/kg soil), P2 (40 grams of Trichoderma sp pellets/kg soil), P3 (60 grams of Trichoderma sp pellets/kg soil), P4 (80 grams of Trichoderma sp pellets/kg soil), P5 (100 grams of Trichoderma sp pellets/kg soil), analyzed by ANSIRA at the level of 5%. The parameters observed in this study were plant height, stem diameter and number of leaves. Sidik Ragam Analysis result that the administration of Trichoderma sp significantly affected plant height, stem 80 grams of Trichoderma sp pellets/kg soil with an average plant height of 15,75 cm, stem diameter of 1,2 mm, and number of leaves of 18,75 strands, while the lowest yield was in a flat treatment without Trichoderma sp plant height 3 cm, stem diameter 0,1 mm, and number of leaves 4 strands. Keywords : Trichoderma sp, growth, tomatoes ( Solanum lycopersicum ) ABSTRAK Penelitian Respons Pertumbuhan Tanaman Tomat ( Solanum lycopersicum L.)Terhadap Pemberian Jamur Trichoderma sp, pada bulan April sampai dengan bulan Juni 2019 di Workshop Fakultas MIPA Universitas PGRI Palembang, Sumatera Selatan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui respons pertumbuhan tanaman tomat terhadap pemberian jamur Trichoderma sp. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan Rancangan Acak Lengkap dengan 6 perlakuan dan 4 ulangan yaitu P0 (tanpa pelet Trichoderma sp), P1 (20 gram pelet Trichoderma sp/kg tanah), P2 (40 gram pelet Trichoderma sp/kg tanah), P3 (60 gram pelet Trichoderma sp/kg tanah), P4 (80 gram pelet Trichoderma sp/kg tanah), P5 (100 gram pelet Trichoderma sp/kg tanah), dianalisis dengan ANSIRA pada taraf 5%. Parameter yang diamati dalam penelitian ini adalah tinggi tanaman, diameter batang dan jumlah daun.Hasil Analisis Sidik Ragam bahwa pemberian Trichoderma sp berpengaruh nyata terhadap tinggi tanaman, diameter batang, dan jumlah daun. Perlakuan terbaik terdapat pada perlakuan 80 gram pelet Trichoderma sp/kg tanah dengan rata-rata tinggi tanaman 15,75 cm, diameter batang 1,2 mm, dan jumlah daun 18,75 helai, sedangkan hasil terendah pada perlakuan tanpa pelet Trichoderma sp dengan rata-rata tinggi tanaman 3 cm, diameter batang 0,1 mm, dan jumlah daun 4 helai. Kata Kunci: Trichoderma sp, pertumbuhan, tomat ( Solanum lycopersicum L.)
Antioxidant Activity, Economic and Sensory Evaluation of Spiced Aerated Tea (Clone TRFK 6/8)

A study was conducted to determine the effect of spices on anti-oxidant capacities, consumer acceptability and pricing of clone TRFK 6/8 aerated curt tea curl (CTC) processed tea as sold in the Kenyan market. Six spices and a spice mix including ginger, lemongrass, nutmeg, cinnamon, rosemary, and tea masala were used to develop aerated spice tea. The spice mix-tea masala was comprised of ginger, cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves, black pepper and nutmeg. The threshold levels of spice-tea blends for commercial purposes were demonstrated using three highly rated spices: cinnamon, lemongrass and ginger. Economic costing was done using the cinnamon spiced tea. The results showed that aerated tea had the highest antioxidant activity of 92.66% compared to that of the highest spice cinnamon 89.89%. Antioxidant activity of spiced tea significantly (P≤0.05) decreased with the quantity of added spice. Spices significantly (P≤0.05) increased consumer preference of the aerated tea, and the preferred spice-mix ratios also differed. Some spices were preferred more than others as shown by the three best rated spice-tea mixes, including cinnamon at 10%, lemongrass at 5% and ginger at 15%, which had mean scores of 6.74, 6.35 and 6.58 respectively on a hedonic scale. Keywords . spices, aerated tea, sensory evaluation, biochemical assay, economic assay
New fragrance allele according to insertion/deletion in non-coding DNA sequence of the Fragrance gene found in Asian cultivated rice (Oryza sativa L.), wild and weedy relatives from Indochina

Fragrance is one of the most important trait in cultivated rice. The fragrant allele in rice germplasm worldwide was investigated continuously. The purpose of this study was to investigate variation in non-coding sequences of the fragrance (fgr) gene in cultivated rice and its relatives from Indochina (Thailand, Laos and Cambodia) using PCR and re-sequencing techniques. Two new additional insertion/deletion were observed in intron 6 of the fgr gene in fragrant cultivated rice and its relatives from Thailand compared to fragrant and non-fragrant cultivated rice accessions from Myanmar, China and Japan. This finding may shed light on a wide range of genetic resources of rice available for aroma trait in breeding program and on the evolutionary process underlying differentiation of rice cultivars from progenitor lineage.
Percent Yield of Ovine Mesenchymal Stem Cells (ADMSCs) from Different Sources of Adipose Tissue

Stem cells exist in an undifferentiated state and exhibit both the capacity to self-renew and the capability to differentiate into more than one type of cell. Although embryonic stem cells seem to exhibit unlimited differentiation potential both in-vitro and in-vivo, they are subject to significant ethical, legal and political concerns and are not generally available in current medical practice or research (Locke et al., 2009).
Expert Task Force Consideration of Confidentiality, Effect Sizes, and Computerized Adaptive Testing at NCES

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) has established a relationship with the National Institute of Statistical Sciences (NISS) to help it review its data collection activities (mainly by forming and supporting task forces of recognized experts in methodology and data collection) and produce findings regarding best practices. This paper summarizes the findings of task forces on three topical areas and related NCES activities. The three topic areas discussed in this paper are:  Making data accessible while protecting student and school confidentiality;  The usefulness of reporting effect sizes in NCES publications; and  The feasibility and potential value of using Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) for assessments in NCES longitudinal studies. For a complete list of topics NISS has helped NCES address or is helping the agency address see Appendix 1 - Other NISS Work for NCES.
Educational strategies to promote evidence-based community pharmacy practice: a cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT)

Background Community pharmacists have increasing involvement in the self-management of minor illness as a result of the availability of a wider range of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. We undertook a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of educational strategies to implement evidence-based guidelines for the sale of OTC anti-fungals in the community pharmacy setting. Objective The aim of the study was to compare the effectiveness and efficiency of two guideline dissemination strategies in community pharmacy settings. Methods A 2 x 2 factorial, cluster RCT was conducted with 60 community pharmacies in the Grampian region of Scotland. The interventions included dissemination of an evidence-based guideline for OTC management of vulvovaginal candidiasis (thrush) by postal dissemination (control), educational outreach visit or attendance at a continuing professional education session. Pre- and post-intervention simulated patient visits were made to participating pharmacies. The simulated patients completed assessment forms following each visit. The primary outcome was the appropriateness (based upon the guidelines) of sale or no sale of OTC anti-fungals. Results There were no significant differences in the proportion of appropriate outcomes following educational outreach [odds ratio (OR) = 1.1; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.52 to 2.45] or continuing professional education (OR = 0.88; 95% CI 0.41 to 1.91). Conclusions Neither strategy was effective in improving the appropriateness of OTC management of vulvovaginal candidiasis by community pharmacy staff. Further research is needed to identify barriers to guideline implementation and evidence-based practice in this setting.
Stem Cell Activity and Regeneration In Roots Require Non-Cell Autonomous Regulation From The Ground Tissue

Stem cells are central to plant development. Root stem cells organize around the quiescent center (QC) and give rise to cell lineages that generate the root radial pattern during postembryonic development. Here, through analyses of Arabidopsis thaliana mutants in the transcription factors BLUEJAY, JACKDAW and SCARECROW and chemical treatments, we have found that QC regenerative capacities maintain the stem cell niche during postembryonic development; and in addition, specification of QC cells are required to re-establish the radial pattern upon wounding. Our data shows that QC functionality in maintaining and regenerating the radial pattern requires non-cell-autonomous regulation by transcription factors BLUEJAY, JACKDAW and SCARECROW. We observe that these factors regulate auxin transport, auxin maxima formation, as well as the stem cell regulator SHORT-ROOT from the ground tissue. We tracked this non-cell-autonomous regulation to C-REPEAT BINDING FACTOR 3 (CBF3). CBF3 protein is mobile, while CBF3 gene is expressed in the ground tissue downstream of BLUEJAY, JACKDAW and SCARECROW. Targeted-expression of CBF3 to the ground tissue of blj jkd scr mutant recovers radial patterning and, upon laser ablation, stem cell niche regeneration and tissue organization in layers. CBF3 also regulates QC organization and inhibits stem cell niche differentiation. We propose CBF3 may function as a radial signal maintaining stem cell niche activity and regeneration.
Effects of Ang-(1-7) on hyperplasia of pulmonary vascular smooth muscle cells in pulmonary arterial hypertension rats

BACKGROUND: Ang-(1-7) is considered one of the biologically active products of renin-angiotensin system. Ang-(1-7) might inhibit the vascular smooth muscle cells. However, effects of Ang-(1-7) in different vascular beds are different. Effects of Ang-(1-7) on the model of pulmonary artery hypertension induced by monocrotaline (MTC) are unknown. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the therapeutic effect of Ang-(1-7) on proliferation of the pulmonary vascular smooth muscle cells in rat model of pulmonary arterial hypertension. METHODS: Adult SD rats were randomly divided into three groups: control group, MCT group and MCT+Ang-(1-7) group. Rats in MCT group and MCT+ Ang-(1-7) group received 60 mg/kg MCT injection subcutaneously and after 24 hours received either saline or 24 ug/kg/h of Ang-(1-7) injection via osmotic minipumps for 2 and 4 weeks. These rats in control group were firstly injected saline subcutaneously and then received saline injection via osmotic minipumps for two and four weeks. Right ventricular systolic pressure (RVSP) was measured. The animals’ hearts were measured to calculate the ratio of right ventricle to left ventricle plus septum (RV/LV+S), right ventricle mass to body weight (RV/BW) and left ventricle plus septum mass to body weight (LV+S/BW). Percentage of wall thickness (WT%) and percentage of wall area (WA%) of pulmonary arterioles were evaluated. Immunohistochemical stains were used to identifyα-actin and proliferation cells nuclear antibody (PCNA) distribution in pulmonary arteries. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: At 2 weeks after injection, no significant difference was found between MCT and control group in RVSP and RVHI. Compared with control group, WT%, WA% and the positive ratio of PCNA were significantly increased and α-actin was significantly decreased in MCT group. At 4 weeks after injection, compared with control group, RVSP, RVHI, WT%, WA % and the positive ratio of PCNA were significantly increased and α-actin was significantly decreased in MCT group. However, no significant difference was found between MCT+Ang-(1-7) group and control group among the above parameters (P > 0.05). MCT-induced pulmonary arteriolar remodeling is prior to the increase of pulmonary arterial pressure in rats. Ang-(1-7) might inhibit the vascular smooth muscle cells in rat model of pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Obtención y caracterización parcial de un extracto lipídico de la membrana externa de Mycobacterium smegmatis

En la actualidad, los antigenos lipidicos de las micobacterias constituyen blancos atractivos para el desarrollo de nuevas formulaciones vacunales contra la tuberculosis. En nuestro trabajo se realizo la caracterizacion parcial de un extracto lipidico de pared celular de Mycobacterium smegmatis mediante cromatografia de capa delgada y Dot blot frente a gammaglobulina humana. Se identifico, fundamentalmente, la presencia de fosfolipidos y acidos micolicos en el extracto lipidico y se observo un elevado reconocimiento de los mismos por la gammaglobulina humana, lo cual indica la importancia de continuar los estudios de inmunoproteccion empleando antigenos lipidicos de micobacterias.
Shifts in Phenology and Plant Architecture across Genus Rhododendron Highlight Different Ways to Become More Acquisitive despite Universally Conservative Xylem Anatomy

Premise of research. Across the leaf economics spectrum, leaves with higher specific leaf area (SLA) have higher transpiration rates, so xylem water transport capacity should be higher for species with more acquisitive leaf traits. Not individual leaves but rather whole-plant traits determine overall water balance, and past selection on xylem traits, phenology, or plant architecture could result in different patterns of leaf-xylem coordination across SLA. Methodology. For Rhododendron clades with evergreen (10 species), semievergreen (5 species), and deciduous (6 species) phenology, we used phylogenetic least squares to determine relationships among leaf economics, stem xylem anatomy, and plant architecture, including maximum plant height and branch-level variation in SLA (CV SLA). Pivotal results. Xylem anatomy indicates universally conservative stem water transport compared with most angiosperms, and leaf and xylem traits of closely related species showed significant similarity. Higher SLA was associated with a significantly lower ratio of leaf carbon to nitrogen and with a larger vessel diameter, but more acquisitive clades also had significantly lower branch leaf area and shorter maximum height. Within deciduous species, SLA increased significantly as stem water transport capacity declined, while for evergreens and semievergreens, CV SLA and leaf size were significantly larger for species with lower transport capacity. Last, evergreen water transport capacity per leaf area (Huber value) declined with increasing maximum height, but semievergreens had significantly higher Huber values, driven by small leaf size. Conclusions. Across Rhododendron clades, branch leaf area and plant height may be limited by past selection on xylem traits. Within evergreen and semievergreen clades, higher CV SLA may reflect turgor loss during growth or acclimation to the growth environment, which could promote rapid growth under good conditions without risking whole-plant water balance. Within the deciduous clade, more acquisitive species potentially operate closer to hydraulic limits, risking defoliation under stress. These clade-specific patterns of trait coordination suggest that, to understand the whole-plant economic spectrum, we must consider evolutionary history.
Milk yield and composition of primiparous recipient cows influence the performance and carcass ultrasonography of Nellore calf

ABSTRACT This study investigates the influence of the breed of primiparous recipient cows on milk yield and composition during the lactation stage, as well as evaluating the carcass and performance characteristics of their calves at weaning. The experiment was conducted in a commercial Nellore herd with two groups of primiparous recipient beef cattle, Nellore (n = 11) and ½ Angus × Nellore (n = 11). Variables were measured monthly from birth to weaning. Days in milk affected milk intake and composition. There was an effect of the interaction of breed and time on milk fat, protein and lactose, measured in g/kg of milk. Calves from Angus primiparous cows had greater body weight, average daily gain (ADG), longissimus muscle area (LMA) and longissimus weight-to-width ratio than others, since those traits are associated with milk yield. In contrast, considering area/100 kg, backfat and marbling, the Nellore cows delivered similar calves to the Angus cows, due to the better quality of their milk. Milk intake was positively correlated with ADG, BW and LMA, but negatively correlated with milk protein, fat and lactose. The nutrients in milk were positively correlated with milk intake, and body weight was positively correlated with LMA, weight-to-width ratio, backfat, milk intake and ADG.
« Polymorphismes de Plasmodium vivax : comment les interpréter ? Quelles incidences en santé publique aujourd'hui ? / Polymorphisms in Plasmodium vivax. How to interpret ? What consequences in health cure system ? »

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The Impact of Dusty Days on Fungi Spores: Hot vs. Cold Seasons of Ahvaz, Iran

Background: Background: Fungi spores are virtually everywhere and can be seen under any circumstances. Aerobiologic studies have shown that Aspergillus, Cladosporium, Alternaria, and Fusarium from Ascomycetes are the most common fungi spores in the ambient air. These fungi are a cause of allergic and infectious respiratory diseases. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of dust storms on fungi spore’s diversity in hot and cold seasons in Ahvaz, Iran. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, three areas of Ahvaz were selected. The study took place during the summer and autumn of 2017. Ninety-three samples from the ambient air were taken by Quick take pump with 28.3 (L/min) flow rate in 3 minutes. Sampling was carried out on Potato Dextrose Agar based on Anderson method. Results: The means of most isolated fungi spores in the summer were as follows: Cladosporium 239, Aspergillus flavus 88, Penicillium 82 and Aspergillus niger 58 CFU/m3. In the autumn season, the mean of most isolated fungi spores was as follows: Cladosporium 1,733, Penicillium 82, Aspergillus niger 55 and Ustilago 32 CFU/m3. Moreover, the mean of most isolated fungi spores in normal air days was: Cladosporium 440, Penicillium 97, and Aspergillus flavus 68 CFU/m3 and in dusty air days, they were: Cladosporium 2,277, Aspergillus niger 74, and Penicillium 49 CFU/m3. Conclusions: The results of this study showed that Ahvaz ambient air contains diverse fungi spores, and there was a significant difference between normal and dusty days in terms of the mean value of fungi spores. Also, a significant difference was found between the mean value of fungi spores in hot and cold seasons.
Duração dos segmentos vocálicos orais, nasais e nasalizados do português brasileiro

Este trabalho teve o intuito de investigar a influencia da qualidade vocalica, do grau de nasalidade, do modo de articulacao da consoante subsequente e do ponto de articulacao da consoante subsequente sobre a duracao das vogais /a/, /i/ e /u/ orais, nasais e nasalizadas sem incluir a medida do murmurio nasal, quando presente, e sobre o murmurio nasal. Foi utilizada a analise espectrografica dos sons para a obtencao dos dados. Participaram deste estudo 15 homens maiores de 18 anos de idade. Os resultados revelaram que, mesmo sem a inclusao da medida do murmurio nasal, as vogais nasais tiveram suas duracoes maiores que as orais. A duracao da vogal dependeu nao apenas da nasalidade, mas da qualidade vocalica, do ponto de articulacao da consoante subsequente e do modo articulatorio da consoante subsequente. A presenca e a duracao do murmurio nasal nao dependeram da qualidade vocalica nem do ponto de articulacao da consoante subsequente. A presenca do murmurio nasal dependeu do modo articulatorio da consoante subsequente. Alem disso, os achados deste estudo permitiram concluir que a inclusao do murmurio nasal na medida de duracao das vogais nasais pode ser desnecessario.