Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Embryonic Toxico-pathological Effects of Origanum vulgare: Evaluation of the Gross and Histopathological Lesions using a Chick Embryo Model

Background & Objective: Toxico-pathological effects of herbal plants have always been a major concern, but little information is provided on the toxico-pathological effects of origanum on the fetus. Due to ethical rules and regulations, no drug experiment on the human fetus is permitted; hence, the chick embryo model is used as an ideal opportunity to study the adverse effects of drugs. This study aims to assess the histopathological effects of the various doses of Origanum vulgare (O. vulgare) using the chick embryo model. Materials & Methods: Ross chicken eggs were subjected into four experimental groups (n=7); phosphate buffered saline-injected group and Origanum-injected groups that were treated with O. vulgare leaf-extract at doses of 25, 50, and 100 mg per kg egg-weight, respectively. After injecting the embryos with the extracts, re-incubation was performed and allowed to develop until day 18, when embryos were evaluated for pathological lesions. Results: Treated embryos were normal in the Origanum-injected groups and no defect was noticed on the body features. The microscopic lesions including congestion and edema were made in the brain, liver, kidney, heart, and lung in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusion: It can be concluded that O. vulgare at a concentration higher than 25 mg per kg is toxic for chick embryo in a dose-dependent manner; therefore, more attention should be given to the toxicity of O. vulgare in the period of fetal development.
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Complaining is one form of communication for consumers to express their dissatisfaction. Understanding the consumer complaint behavior is an important thing for businesses; however, it is not easy to do. The initial step in understanding this behavior of consumer complaints is to map consumers based on their behavior of complaints and analyze the factors that influence this. This study examines the complaint behavior of consumers in Cibubur who have experienced dissatisfaction with a product. The objectives of this study are to map the consumer complaint behavior and identify its relationship with various factors such as consumer demographics, personality, attitude to businesses, attribution of the causes of dissatisfaction, and product attributes. A crosstab descriptive analysis method was used to map the consumers, while the Pearson correlation analysis methods was used to analyze consumer complaint behavioral relationships with various factors. The results of this study indicated that consumers in Cibubur based on their complaint behavior are classified into four groups: passive, voicers, irates and activist. The passive consumers dominate the category with a percentage of 49%. The voicers, irates, and activist belong to the complaining type and are dominated by young women, with high levels of education and income.
THE ECONOMIC ARGUMENTS AGAINST MUNICIPAL MERGERS

However, the debate over the merits of this reorganization is set to continue. First because, in the political field, the main provincial opposition party has taken a stand in favour of a process that would allow a “demerger” in cities where a majority of residents wish to do so. But also because in spite of ideological fashions which vary from one country or one period to another, economic theory and data lead to a very precise conclusion: that citizens are better served in urban regions which have numerous small municipalities than in those dominated by only one or by a few.
Measuring Numerical Common Sense: Is A Word Embedding Approach Effective?

Numerical common sense (e.g., “a person with a height of 2m is very tall”) is essential when deploying artificial intelligence (AI) systems in society. To predict ranges of small and large values for a given target noun and unit, previous studies have implemented a rule-based method that processed numeric values appearing in a natural language by using template matching. To obtain numerical knowledge, crawled textual data from web pages are frequently used as the input in the above method. Although this is an important task, few studies have addressed the availability of numerical common sense extracted from corresponding textual information. To this end, we first used a crowdsourcing service to obtain sufficient data for a subjective agreement on numerical common sense. Second, to examine whether common sense is attributed to current word embedding, we examined the performance of a regressor trained on the obtained data. In comparison with humans, the performance of an automatic relevance determination regression model was good, particularly when the unit was yen (a maximum correlation coefficient of 0.57). Although all the regression approach with word embedding does not predict values with high correlation coefficients, this word-embedding method could potentially contribute to construct numerical common sense for AI deployment.
On Long Term Pumping from Artesian Aquifers Discussion of the Preconditions in the Jacob-Hantush Leakage Formula

The applicability of the Theis-formula (1935) and the Jacob-Hantush leakageformula (1946 and 1956) as tools for the description of water-level variations due to pumping from artesian aquifers, is shown to be rather limited, especially in long term pumping situations. The limitations are discussed and illustrated through a review of some mathematical models with more reliable and physical realistic preconditions, and a general perception of the physics governing the drawdowns in pumping from leaky artesian aquifers is hereby established. Data from 10 years of heavy pumping from a leaky artesian multiaquifer at Egebjerg near Horsens, Denmark, are analysed, and the result turns out to be in good agreement with the theoretical discussion.
Colo-Cystic Duct Fistula: An Unknown Complication of Colonic Diverticular Disease

Enterobiliary fistula is a complication of gall stones and gall bladder disease. Diverticular diseases are known for fistulous complication but enterobiliary fistula as a complication is unknown. This case presents a patient with diverticular disease with lower gastro-intestinal bleed who was found to have a colo-cystic duct fistula at surgery. J Med Cases. 2015;6(5):214-215 doi: http://dx.doi. org/10.14740/jmc2120w
Running title : A collection of sperm RNAs in various species

Since their discovery ~three decades ago, sperm-borne RNAs, both large/small and coding/noncoding, have been reported in multiple organisms, and some have been implicated in spermatogenesis, early development, and epigenetic inheritance. Despite these advances, isolation, quantification and annotation of sperm-borne RNAs remain nontrivial. The yields and subspecies of sperm-borne RNAs isolated from sperm can vary drastically depending on the methods used, and no cross-species analyses of sperm RNA contents have ever been conducted using a standardized sperm RNA isolation protocol. To address these issues, we developed a simple RNA isolation method that is applicable to sperm of various species, thus allowing for reliable interspecies comparisons. Based on RNA-Seq analyses, we established SpermBase (www.spermbase.org), a database dedicated to sperm-borne RNA profiling of multiple species. Currently, SpermBase contains large and small RNA expression data for mouse, rat, rabbit and human total sperm and sperm heads. By analyzing large and small RNAs for conserved features, we found that many sperm-borne RNA species were conserved across all four species analyzed, and among the conserved small RNAs, sperm-borne tsRNAs and miRNAs can target a large number of genes known to be critical for early development. INTRODUCTION Despite the cessation of transcription and shedding of the cytoplasm at the final stages of spermiogenesis, mature spermatozoa have been shown to possess diverse populations of both small and large RNAs [1-5]. These RNA populations, along with the paternal genome, can be delivered into the oocyte during fertilization, where they can persist beyond zygotic genome activation [5, 6]. Since their discovery in 1989, sperm-borne RNAs have been shown to function in spermatogenesis and during fertilization and early embryonic development, suggesting that they are not merely the remnants of sperm development [4, 7-10]. Sperm with aberrant miRNA contents display compromised fertilization rate and preimplantation embryonic development BOR Papers in Press. Published on September 14, 2016 as DOI:10.1095/biolreprod.116. 142190 Copyright 2016 by The Society for the Study of Reproduction.
The Impact of Animal-Assisted Therapy on Social Interaction and Emotional Well-Being among Older Adults with Dementia Search Terms : animal-assisted therapy , dementia , social * Years : 1999-2013

The research presented in this review included participants who were at least 60 years old and all were diagnosed with some form of dementia or related illness. All of the studies examined delivered animalassisted therapy (AAT) using dogs in a variety of ways. Seven of the eight studies involved direct, goaloriented interactions with the dog during interventions (Katsinas, 2001; Kawamura, Niiyama, & Niiyama, 2006; Moretti et al., 2011; Mossello et al., 2011; Motomura, Yagi, & Ohyama, 2004; Richeson, 2003; Sellers, 2006), while one study examined the effect of the dog on its participants without having the participants participate in a structured activity with the animal (Churchill, Safaoui, McCabe, & Baun, 1999). Four of these studies examined, among other outcomes, the effect of AAT on social interaction among this population (Churchill et al., 1999; Katsinas, 2001; Richeson, 2003; Sellers, 2006). The remaining articles rated the effect of AAT on emotional well-being by measuring behavior related to depression, emotional functioning, emotional condition, and apathy (Kawamura et al., 2006; Moretti et al., 2011; Mossello et al., 2011; Motomura et al., 2004).
The impact of intravenous fluid and electrolyte administration on total fluid, electrolyte and energy intake in critically ill adult patients

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine the nutritional content/ contribution of intravenous (IV) fluid and electrolyte administration on the total feeding prescription of intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Methods: Retrospective review of ICU charts of consecutive patients (>18 years) with APACHE II scores ≥10 and on ≥72 hours nutrition therapy (NT) admitted to a medical/surgical ICU. Total fluid, electrolyte, energy and macronutrient intake from nutritional and non-nutritional sources were reviewed from ICU admission until discharge, discontinuation of NT or death for ≤7 days. Energy and protein delivery were compared to calculated targets of 25.4 – 28.6kCal/kg and 1.3 – 1.5g/kg respectively. Summary statistics, correlation coefficients and appropriate analysis of variance were used to describe and analyse the data. Results: A total of 71 patients (49% male), average age 49.2 ± 17.1, average APACHE II score 21.0 ± 6.1, 68% medical and 32% surgical, were included. Fluid and nutrient intake were reviewed over a mean of 5.7 ± 1.1 days. Mean daily fluid delivery was 3.2 ± 0.6L. IV fluid therapy (IVFT) contributed 32.0 ± 12.0% to total fluid delivery (TFD), whereas IV drug administration, including fluids used for reconstitution and dilution purposes, contributed 20.7 ± 8.1% to TFD. Balanced electrolyte solutions (BES) were the crystalloid of choice, prescribed in 91.5% of patients with a mean daily volume (MDV) of 0.5 ± 0.4L. Hypertonic low molecular weight (LMW) 130/0.4kD hydroxyethyl starch (HES) was the colloid of choice, prescribed in 78.9% of patients with a MDV of 0.2 ± 0.1L. Potassium salts were the most frequently prescribed IV electrolyte supplement (IVES), prescribed in 91% of patients (±20 – 60mmol per administration). NT was initiated within 14.5 ± 14.1 hours. The majority (80%) received enteral nutrition (EN). The mean daily energy delivered was 1613 ± 380kCal (25.1kCal/kg), meeting 93.6 ± 17.7% of mean target range (MTR). Mean daily protein delivery (PD) was 72 ± 22g (1.1g/kg), meeting 82.8 ± 19.9% of MTR. Non-nutritional energy sources (NNES), mostly derived from carbohydratecontaining IV fluids, contributed 10.1 ± 7.5% to total energy delivered (156kCal/d). Mean cumulative energy and protein balance was -674.0 ± 1866.1kCal and -86.0 ± 106.9g respectively. The majority (73%) received >90% of the minimum energy target but only 49% >90% of minimum protein target; 59% of those with energy intake 90-110% of target had adequate protein intake. A significant negative correlation was found between cumulative energy/protein balance and the time to initiation of NT (energy: r=-0.28, p=0.02; protein: r=-0.32, p=0.01). Conclusion: In this ICU BES are the crystalloid of choice and hypertonic LMW 130/0.4kD HES the colloid of choice for IVFT. Potassium salts are the most frequently prescribed IVES. NNES added Stellenbosch University http://scholar.sun.ac.za
Anomaly Detection using GANs in OpenSky Network

Generative adversarial networks (GAN) have successfully been applied to the training of deep generative networks. Currently, their usage is being extended to the stabilization of sequential learning and language. In this work, we propose a GAN model that works on Air Surveillance data to detect anomalies. OpenSky Network API is well suited to the task of collecting real air surveillance data to analyze inners of the flight data using current AI techniques to support decisions makers. Index Terms Anomaly, Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN), Long Short Term Memory (LSTM), OpenSky Network
The use of triple antibiotic paste and blood clot for revascularization and regeneration of the pulp in endodontics

Objective: The main reason of the present study is to analyse the methods and protocols that have been discovered and used until now in endodontic therapy for a necrotic tooth with or without immature root. Methods: An electronic search was done in ResearchGate and PubMed using terms about revascularization and regeneration in endodontics between 2004 and 2018. Every clinical trial was read and selected based on the most interesting cases no regardless of the results. Results: Thirty publications are noted in this research that used triple antibiotic paste consisting of metronidazole, ciprofloxacin, and minocycline as an intracanal medicament. All canals were irrigated with sodium hypochlorite 2.25% or higher and in no case were they mechanically instrumented. In 93% of the relevant studies, mineral trioxide aggregate was used as an intracanal coronal barrier. Conclusions: Modern endodontic therapy on immature teeth with immature apex and necrotic pulp has achieved excellent results using antibiotic paste and blood clotting without any mechanical instrumentation.
EFFECT OF LEAN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED INTERNATIONAL NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS IN NAIROBI COUNTY-KILIMANI WARD

The purpose of this research was to identify the effect of lean management practices on the performance of selected non-governmental organizations in Nairobi County. The study specifically examined the effects of work teams, process simplification, corporate restructuring and cost management on performance of selected NGOs. The study was founded on various management theories including, the theory of constraints, systems theory, the agency theory and the resource based view. The study utilized the descriptive survey design. The sample population of study was58 international NGOs involved in the implementation of health activities/ programs with based in Kilimani Ward of the Nairobi County. The researcher utilized purposive sampling to identify the NGOs that formed the unit of interest. The study utilized entire population as the sample of study. The statistical package for Social Sciences (SPSS) computer software was used for data analysis. The linear regression model was used to test the relationship between the variables. The data was presented using frequencies, pie charts and tables. The correlation results indicated that there was a positive relationship between team management and performance of NGOs. Correlation results also revealed that, process simplification, corporate restructuring and cost management had a positive and significant effect on the performance of selected International Non-Governmental Organizations with Health Programs in Nairobi County. The findings from the regression results revealed that Work Team Management, process simplification, corporate restructuring and cost management has a positive and significant effect on the performance of selected International Non-Governmental Organizations with Health Programs in Nairobi County. The study concluded that lean management practices had an effect on performance of selected International Non-Governmental Organizations with Health Programs in Nairobi County. The study recommends for full implementation of lean practices so as to cater for the dwindling fortunes being met in the NGO Sector.
The Effect of Aqueous Extract of Senna Occidentalis Leaves on Rats Infected With Salmonella Typhi

The effect of aqueous extract of Senna occidentalis leaves on typhoid fever induced albino rats was investigated. The preliminary phytochemical screening of the plant extract of Senna occidentalis indicates the presence of flavonoids, cardenolides, saponins, anthraquinones and alkaloids.The results showed that after nine(9) days of infection, the rats in group B(infected not treated) all died. The packed cell volume(PCV) for the group A(infected and treated) showed a decrease in the second week followed by a steady increase for the period of study. The serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels fluctuated. Serum urea and creatinine levels also fluctuated. Although the extract was able to treat the typhoid fever after the test period of four weeks, the wavering results observed in the liver enzymes (AST and ALT), urea and creatinine, may suggest some side effects on the liver and kidneys.
Density functional study of Mg 2 FeH 6 complex hydride

Mg2FeH6, which has the highest volumetric hydrogen density, is considered a promising hydrogen storage material. Within the framework of the density functional theory, the crystal structure, physical properties, electronic structure and formation capacity of Mg2FeH6 complex hydride have been investigated. The optimized structural parameters correspond closely with the experimental data from X-ray and neutron powder diffraction measurements. A detailed study of the electronic structures, including the energy band, density of states (DOS) and charge density distribution, reveals the orbital hybridization and bonding characteristics within this hydride. It was shown that Mg2FeH6 is a semiconductor with the energy gap of ca. 2.3347 eV, and that a mixed ionic-covalent bond between Fe and H in FeH6 complexes is embedded in the matrix of Mg cations. The calculated formation enthalpies of Mg2FeH6 , based on the possible synthesis routes, indicate that optimum conditions are achieved if this hydride is fabricated from pure elements, and that the preparation of other compounds would lead to inferior synthesis.
Environmental pollutants and pediatric asthma

It has been proposed that in industrially developed nations, the most serious diseases confronting children are the chronic conditions of multifactorial origin [1]. Asthma presents a complex and heterogeneous disorder with abnormal and inflamed airway mucosa and its incidence in children appears to have more than doubled in the last 50 years. This editorial will address some of the more recent research on the development of asthma in children, particularly in relation to low-level exposure to chemicals. Indoor environmental factors, accepted as associated with an increased risk of developing pediatric asthma, include exposure to environmental tobacco smoke [2]. Exposure to allergens, and particularly to house dust mites, has also been found to increase the risk of respiratory symptoms. Allergen-reduction studies are difficult to undertake, but even when successful, have not always shown an improvement in symptoms. It is of interest that Butland et al. [3] and Frosh et al. [4] identified synthetic pillows with chemical constituents, and not feather pillows, to be associated with asthma symptoms and rhinitis attacks. A prospective 4-year Norwegian cohort study further supported these findings in reporting that the use of feather bedding quilts did not increase the risk of asthma or allergic rhinitis [5]. The chemical constituents of plastics have also been found in household dust, and studies suggest that plasticizers may be related to allergic diseases in children [6].
Comparative study of WebRTC SFUs for Video Conferencing

WebRTC capable media servers are ubiquitous, and among them, SFUs seem to generate more and more interest, especially as a mandatory component of WebRTC 1.0 Simulcast. The two most represented use cases implemented using a WebRTC SFU are Video Conferencing and Broadcasting. To date, there has not been any scientific comparative study of any WebRTC SFU. We propose here a new approach based on the KITE testing engine. We apply it to the comparative study of four main open-source WebRTC SFUs, used for Video conferencing, under load. The results show that such approach is viable, and provide unexpected and refreshingly new insight on those SFUs scalability.
Quantification of lipoprotein subfractions using 1H-NMR and chemometrics

a The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Centre for Advanced Food Studies, Department of Dairy and Food Science, Food Technology, Rolighedsvej 30, DK-1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark b The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, The Research Department of Human Nutrition, Rolighedsvej 30, DK-1958 Frederiksberg C, Denmark c Novo Nordisk A/S, Applied Trinomics, Novo Nordisk Park, DK-2760 Malov, Denmark
CEO compensation and Firm performance . a study based on FTSE 100 companies

This study examines how CEO compensation affects the firms’ performance. Companies that make up the FTSE100 are used for data collection as they are required to explicitly report the remuneration of directors. CEO compensation consists of basic salary, Bonuses, Pensions and Long-Term Incentive Plans for the year 2017 is measured. Firm performance is measured calculating the return on stock and the return on Assets during the year 2017. I find that CEO compensation has no significant impact on stock return and that CEO compensation has a significant positive relationship with return on assets however the impact is negligible. I find that CEO compensation has no significant impact on the firm’s performance. There is no evidence to believe that a higher CEO compensation package leads to better firm performance. Graduation Committee members: Huang, X Kabir, M.R. , Zubair, S.M. , Van Beusichem, H.C