Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Role of Sustainable Supply Chain Management on The Performance of State Corporations in Kenya

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the role of sustainable supply chain management on the performance of state corporations in Kenya. Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. This method is preferred because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. The sample for this study shall comprise 187 state corporations in Kenya. Primary data was collected using a questionnaire whereas secondary data was collected from existing literature. The study involved three types of sampling techniques. Stratified random sampling was used and also simple random sampling after the researcher identifies homogeneity of the population. Data was analyzed through descriptive statistical methods such as means, standard deviation, frequencies and percentage. Inferential analyses were used in relation to correlation analysis and regression analysis to test the relationship between the four explanatory variables and the explained variable Results and conclusion: The independent variables reported R value of . 846 indicating that there is perfect relationship between dependent variable and independent variables. R square value of 0.716 which means that 71.6% of the corresponding variation in performance of the state corporations can be explained or predicted by (environmental sustainability, economical sustainability, social-cultural sustainability and ethical sustainability) which indicated that the model fitted the study data. The results of regression analysis revealed that there was a significant positive relationship between dependent variable and independent variable at (β = 1.240), p=0.00 <0.05). Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The findings of the study indicated that environmental sustainability, economical sustainability, social-cultural sustainability and ethical sustainability have a positive relationship with performance of state corporations in Kenya.
Blutdruck bei Niereninsuffizienz

ZUSAMMENFASSUNG Die Blutdruckbehandlung bei Niereninsuffizienz hat die beiden Ziele, unabhängig von der Nierenfunktion kardiovaskuläre Ereignisse zu verhindern und das Voranschreiten einer chronischen Niereninsuffizienz zu verlangsamen. Die Datenlage zur Festlegung eines Zielblutdruckwerts ist derzeit nicht befriedigend. Auch unter Berücksichtigung dieser Unsicherheit scheint es derzeit sinnvoll, bei Niereninsuffizienz einen Zielblutdruckwert von unter 130/80 mmHg anzustreben, sowohl bei nichtdiabetischen als auch bei diabetischen Patienten. Bei signifikanter Proteinurie ist möglicherweise auch ein niedrigerer Zielblutdruckwert sinnvoll.
Stress responses of the green microalga, Dunaliella salina to PEG-induced drought

Abstract Drought stress was evaluated with polyethylene glycol 6000 (PEG 6000) treatment in Dunaliella salina, a microalga known for its great ability to withstand salinities of more than 30%. The aim was to explore the acclimation mechanisms used by the microalga to regulate its growth and physiology during coping with drought stress. The microalga was subjected to culture mediums containing 2 and 5% PEG for 25 days and was compared with a control culture medium. Significant decrease in growth parameters such as specific growth rate, biomass and number of divisions per day was demonstrated in PEG-treated algae. During PEG treatment, chlorophylls slightly increased, while β-carotene and total protein were not affected. Osmolytes, as well as carbohydrates, were found to be significantly higher in PEG-treated algae than in control. Increased catalase and ascorbate peroxidase activities were proportionally related to PEG concentrations in the cultures. The PEG-treated cells accumulated a considerable amount of hydrogen peroxide and malondialdehyde, especially at higher PEG concentrations. Electrolyte leakage increased, regardless of the PEG concentrations applied, while DNA fragmentation was not observed after 25 days of treating with PEG. It was concluded that Dunaliella cells could respond to the drought stress, probably by using a higher accumulation of a range of osmolytes and also more stimulation of the antioxidant enzymatic system.
Extraction, characterization and bioactivity of chitosan from farms shrimps of Basra province by chemical method

This paper include the extraction of chitin and transformation it to chitosan from the shrimps shells (waste) that grow up at sea farm in Al-Basra Province, the extraction done according to the literatures by two methods the difference between them was in the first step, but other steps were same methods, the results show sample A was higher than sample B in good yield and other physicochemical properties ( moisture, intrinsic viscosity, daacetylation degree, solubility, and fat binding capacity) which were measured to both samples, chitosan samples were characterization with FT-IR spectrum, in addition the biological activity for chitosan was tested against E.coli, P. asparagi, S. aureus, and B. cerus, the results show that sample A has inhibited these bacteria more than sample B.
Valuation of stress patterns in the peri implant bone of non-parallel implants supporting a long-cantilevered prosthesis: a 3D finite element analysis

The treatment modality for completely edentulous arches has shifted from complete dentures to dental implants during the last 15-20 years. Tilting of implants has reduced the concern of resorbed posterior ridges in completely edentulous patients with “All-on-four” and “All-on-six” concept of dental implants. The purpose of this study is to compare the biomechanical behaviour of the “All-on-four”, “All-on-six” models with tilted distal implants at different angulations of 30 and 45 ° with four parallel placed implant-supported fixed prosthesis, and six parallel placed implant-supported fixed prosthesis models as controls using three-dimensional finite element analysis. The results showed that in all the models, in cancellous bone, cortical bone, implant and prosthesis – “All-on-four” model with distal implants tilted at an angulation of 30° showed stress values less than or equivalent to all the other models except on the implant in the presence of cantilever and on prosthesis during full mouth biting load where maximum stresses were observed. The study shows that All-on-four concept with tilted distal implants at an angulation of 30° showed stress values favourable for the rehabilitation of completely edentulous maxilla, but the presence of cantilever remains an area of concern.
CLASSIC v1.0: the open-source community successor to the
Canadian Land Surface Scheme (CLASS) and the Canadian
Terrestrial Ecosystem Model (CTEM) – Part 2: Global
Benchmarking

Abstract. The Canadian Land Surface Scheme Including Biogeochemical Cycles (CLASSIC) is an open source community model designed to address research questions that explore the role of the land surface in the global climate system. Here we evaluate how well CLASSIC reproduces the energy, water, and carbon cycle when forced with quasi-observed meteorological data. Model skill scores summarize how well model output agrees with observation-based reference data across multiple statistical metrics. A lack of agreement may be due to deficiencies in the model, its forcing data, and/or reference data. To address uncertainties in the forcing we evaluate an ensemble of CLASSIC runs that is based on three meteorological data sets. To account for observational uncertainty, we compute benchmark skill scores that quantify the level of agreement among independent reference data sets. The benchmark scores demonstrate what score values a model may realistically achieve given the uncertainties in the observations. Our results show that uncertainties associated with the forcing and observations are considerably large. For instance, for 10 out of 19 variables assessed in this study, the sign of the bias changes depending on what forcing and reference data are used. Benchmark scores are much lower than expected, implying large observational uncertainties. Model and benchmark score values are mostly similar, indicating that CLASSIC performs well when considering observational uncertainty. Using the difference between model and benchmark scores as a measure of performance shows that model skill increases in the following order: fractional area burned, runoff, soil heat flux, leaf area index, net shortwave radiation, net ecosystem exchange, above-ground biomass, gross primary productivity, surface albedo, snow water equivalent, net surface radiation, sensible heat flux, net longwave radiation, latent heat flux, and ecosystem respiration. Our results will serve as a baseline for guiding and monitoring future CLASSIC development.
Impacto dela COVID-19 en la salud mental de los profesionales en odontología, como personal de alto riesgo de contagio

Objetivo:se propone identificar la existencia de ansiedad en odontólogos causada por la COVID-19 en Ecuador, dentro de un período comprendido desde el 20 de mayo al 15 de junio del 2020. Métodos:se realizaron encuestas online basadas enla versión validada en español de Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS),Escala de Ansiedad de Hamilton, compuesta por 14 ítems y dirigida a odontólogos ecuatorianos. La participación en este estudio fue de carácter anónimo y voluntario, con el fin de salvaguardar la identidad de los encuestados. Los criterios de clasificación fueron: asintomático: 0 a 7; ansiedad mínima de 8 a 13; ansiedad moderada de 14 a 21; ansiedad obvia de 22 a 29; ansiedad severa mayor de 29. Resultados:se recibió un total de 254 encuestas correctamente diligenciadas,de las cuales participaron 188 mujeres (74%) y 66 hombres (26%); la edad máxima fue 66 y la edad mínima 22 años, con una edad promedio de 34. Del total de participantes se encontraban ejerciendo la práctica privada 189 (74,4%) y pública 65 (25,6%); también, se evidenció que 92 (36%) personas si recibieron ayuda psicológica y 162 (64%) no recibieron. El valor más elevado fueel de ansiedad moderada con un total de 77 odontólogos (30%), seguido por ansiedad mínima con 64 (25%); asintomáticos, 51 (20%); ansiedad obvia, 48 (19%) y ansiedad severa, 14 (6%). Conclusiones:los odontólogos han presentado, con mayor frecuencia, estados de ansiedadmoderada como consecuencia de la COVID-19.
KEJADIAN PENYAKIT BUSUK PANGKAL BATANG PADA TANAMAN BELUM MENGHASILKAN VARIETAS TOLERAN GANODERMA DENGAN SISTEM LUBANG TANAM STANDAR

Kejadian penyakit busuk pangkal batang (BPB) pada dua varietas toleran yang sudah dirilis (Toleran 1 dan Toleran 2) diamati pada areal tanaman belum menghasilkan tahun tanam 2018 (TBM II) dan 2017 (TBM III) di kebun kelapa sawit yang terletak di Kabupaten Deli Serdang. Gejala penyakit BPB pada kedua varietas di areal TBM berupa akumulasi daun tombak, penguningan tajuk tanaman disertai nekrosis pada pelepah bagian bawah, dan pembusukan di bagian pangkal bonggol tanaman. Rata-rata kejadian penyakit BPB kedua varietas pada areal TBM II dan TBM III masih tergolong rendah, yaitu kurang dari 1%. Kejadian penyakit BPB varietas Toleran 1 pada TBM II dan TBM III masing-masing mencapai 0,55% sedangkan pada varietas Toleran 2 berturut-turut mencapai 0,32% dan 0,40%. Pemilihan pola tanam ulang tanpa sanitasi sumber inokulum menjadi salah satu faktor pencetus infeksi Ganoderma pada kedua areal TBM.
Effects of Probiotic (Lactobacillus spp) Mixed with Cassava Leaves (Manihot esculenta) on Growth Performances and Meat Quality of Cherry Valley Duck (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus)

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that had been used in poultry industry as alternative sources for antibiotic. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of probiotic mixed with cassava leaves (Manihot esculenta) on Cherry Valley Duck (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus) growth performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality. Lactobacillus spp. was used in this experiment to see its effectiveness in enhancing quality of cassava leaves as potential feed towards optimum growth performance of ducks like body weight gain, feed intake and feed conversion ratio, carcass characteristics and meat quality. 34 tails of Cherry Valley ducks aged 14 days with average weight of 500 g were randomly assigned to four treatments in triplicates. Treatments for the 35 days feeding trial were T1 at 0% probiotic + 75% commercial diet + 25% cassava leaves (control), T2 (0.15% probiotic + 75% commercial diet + 25% cassava leaves), T3 (0.30% probiotic + 75% commercial diet + 25% cassava leaves) and T4 (0.45% probiotic + 75% commercial diet + 25% cassava leaves) respectively. Proximate analysis was also conducted to determine nutritional content like protein, lipid, moisture, ash and fiber. Results show that supplementation of probiotic at 0.15% Lactobacillus spp. into 25% of cassava leaves and 75% commercial pellet gave highest body weight gain (BWG), low feed conversion ratio (FCR), highest carcass yield and good meat quality. It can be concluded that inclusion of probiotic at 0.15% in cassava leaves as duck’s diet gives good growth performance and may become an alternative super diet for duck in future.
Microemulsoes e fases liquidas cristalinas como sistemas de liberacao de farmacos

A mistura de tensoativos com agua, em determinadas proporcoes, na ausencia ou na presenca de substâncias lipofilicas pode formar diferentes tipos de agregados, entre os quais agregados polimorfos representados pelas microemulsoes (ME) e mesofases liotropicas - os cristais liquidos (LC), que estao intimamente ligados com a proporcao e a natureza dos componentes da mistura. Nesse trabalho, foi discutido o papel desses sistemas na incorporacao de farmacos com diferentes propriedades fisico-quimicas, influenciando fortemente a liberacao, assim como a biodisponibilidade dos farmacos. Aspectos sobre a formacao e a caracterizacao de microemulsoes e cristais liquidos tambem foram discutidos. A analise da literatura indicou que, dependendo da polaridade do farmaco, o efeito da ME ou LC pode ser usado para otimizar o efeito terapeutico por meio do controle da velocidade ou do mecanismo de liberacao do farmaco.
Exploring resilience in the affect regulation of family violence-exposed adolescents

Objectives: The study explores the presence of the three components of Ungar’s (2019) biopsychosocial process definition of resilience in the context of family violence-exposed adolescents’ descriptions of affect regulation when experiencing high affect arousal. Methods: A convenience sample of 16 youth, age 15-25 with histories of family psychological, and/or physical violence exposure, completed semi-structured qualitative interviews describing affect regulation during arousal states in past stressful situations. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Utilising deductive framework analysis, predefined thematic coding was conducted in NVivo. Results: Rich descriptions were generated of youth’s adaptive capacities to regulate affect while under stress. We explored the presence of the three components of Ungar’s (2019) resilience definition in the data: 1) Risk affect regulation during hyper-/hypo-arousal states, 2) Navigation of access to and negotiation for meaningful promotive and protective internal and external factors, and 3) Resilience outcomes of recovery, adaptation, and transformation. The framework analysis of Ungar’s (2019) resilience definition illuminated differential interactions between adolescents and access to resources in their environments. Despite some resource deficits, participants demonstrated adaptive resilience when regulating affect. Implications: Ungar’s (2019) process resilience definition highlights the interconnection between youth’s resource needs and the capacity of their environments to provide them to enhance resilience. Results suggest that interventions to increase resilience should incorporate the full biopsychosocial ecological process model with a focus on regulation capacity. The knowledge gained from youth perspectives of affect regulation processes is directly applicable to complex trauma-informed interventions to increase self-regulation and resilience while reducing behavioural reactivity for violence-exposed adolescents.
Influence of Alteration in Far-Off Period Feeding Management on Water Intake, Water and Dry Matter Efficiency, Relative Immunoglobulin Level in Dairy Cows at Tropical Climate

Proper changes in feeding management during dry period in periparturient dairy cows have shown better performances in terms of health, production, and dry matter intake. A study was performed on 14 healthy Jersey crossbred dairy cows which were separated into two groups viz. treatment and control group. Alteration in feeding management was done during far off period in treatment group than control group cows however, the cows of both the groups received similar feeding regimes in close up period as per the standard farm management practices. The statistically analyzed data revealed significantly higher (P<0.001) water intake, ratio of water to dry matter intake in treatment group animals as compared to that of control group cows. Data revealed numerically higher blood plasma Brix% in treatment group animals however, there was significantly no difference (P>0.05) among treatment and the control group animals. Correlation coefficients suggested positive and high correlation (P<0.01) among water intake, dry mater intake, and milk yield and udder health status of dairy cows. In conclusion, based on this study it can be stated that the alteration in far-off period may be suitable for increased water intake, thereby increasing dry matter intake, reducing negative energy balance of dairy cows. It can be stated that proper reduction of concentrate supply during far-off dry period may be done to achieve improved performance of dairy cows in tropical region. m Alteration in far-off period diet significantly affects water intake and dry matter intake m Immunity levels are not compromised with alteration in far-off period diet m Reduced negative energy balance can be achieved in dairy cows by altering far-off period diet in dairy animals
The effect of anisotropic dispersion on the convective mixing in long‐term CO2 storage in saline aquifers

Carbon dioxide storage in deep saline aquifers is considered a possible option to bring greenhouse gas emissions under control. The understanding of the underlying mechanisms, such as convective mixing and associated mechanisms, affecting this mixing may have an impact on the long-term sequestration process in deep saline aquifers. One of the significant aspects of the flow of miscible species in porous media is velocity dependent dispersion. The effect of dispersion on dissolution of carbon dioxide (CO2) into brine is investigated by full nonlinear numerical simulations. This study reveals that dispersion may dramatically change the trend of CO2 dissolution into brine. It was found that the dissolution of CO2 increases as dispersion strength increases. The mixing pattern also shows three different mechanisms: diffusion, convection, and a highly nonlinear interaction mechanism. However, the medium dispersivity ratios were found to slightly affect the mixing, while having an impact on the fingering pattern. © 2010 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 2011
Engagement with life among the oldest-old in assisted living facilities: enriching activities and developmental adaptation to physical loss

Abstract The objective of this study was to examine the activities, motivations, and barriers of activity engagement in the oldest-old residing in assisted living facilities (ALFs). Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 participants, aged 80–94 (standard deviation = 4.38), from two ALFs. Thematic analyses were used to identify and corroborate clusters of experiences. All residents stated that they desired enriching activities, most often in the form of productive work or community events. Although engaging in enriching activities was a universal desire, residents who experienced more functional limitations had an increased difficulty satisfying this need. Participants believed that activities offered by the ALF primarily served those who are cognitively impaired. ALF residents with severe mobility issues were not able to access more enriching activities outside the ALF compared to those with fewer physical limitations. However, the more physically impaired residents used a range of adaption methods that fit into the selection, optimisation, and compensation framework to overcome barriers to participate in meaningful activities. ALF residents who are cognitively fit but experience severe mobility limitations may be the most in need of enriching activities. To help these residents maintain a high quality of life, ALFs need to provide activities that appeal to residents of varying cognitive abilities and provide interventions to help aid their adaption to physical loss.
Efficacy of VNS for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in Structural Brain Lesions

The response rate (RR) for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy-associated SBL was 24% after 3 months, 36% after 6 months, and 48% after 1 year, reaching 76% over time. The mean follow-up period was 63.3 months. For non-SBL patients, the RR was 10.5% after 3 months, 36.8% after 6 months, and 47.4% after 1 year, reaching 73.7% over time. The mean follow-up period was 59.2 months. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups regarding RR, VNS settings, and other parameters, including anti-epileptic drug use and demographics data.
The Potential of TPP Chitosan Nanoparticles as Carrier for Poorly Soluble Rosiglitazone Maleate

The objective of this study is to develop biodegradable sub-micron chitosan nanoparticles loaded with rosiglitazone maleate for intravenous drug targeting. The rosiglitazone maleate loaded chitosan nanoparticles were prepared by ionic gelation of chitosan with tri polyphosphate anions (TPP). The effects of chitosan concentration and sodium tri polyphosphate on the physicochemical properties of the nanoparticles were studied. The particle size and zeta potential of nanoparticles were determined, respectively by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and a zeta potential analyzer. It was found that the nanoparticles showed a size distribution in the range of 86 nm 110 nm with spherical morphology and smooth surface structure. The encapsulation efficiency decreased with the increase of chitosan concentration. These studies showed that chitosan can form complex with tri polyphosphate anions to form stable cationic nanoparticles for subsequent rosiglitazone maleate. In vitro release studies showed a burst effect at the beginning and then a sustained release characteristic for 32 h. The study on the drug to polymer ratio showed a linear relationship between the concentration of drug and percentage drug loading.
Moderate to large magneto-optical signals in high Tc double perovskites

Using first-principles density functional calculations, we have computed the optical and magneto-optical properties of the Cr-based double perovskite compounds, Sr2CrB′O6 with B′=W,Re,Os. Our computed magneto-optic spectra show substantially large Kerr rotations of about −2° to −2.5° for Sr2CrWO6 and Sr2CrReO6 and a moderately large Faraday rotation of about −0.25×106deg∕cm in insulating Sr2CrOsO6, indicating possible industrial applications. Our study should motivate experimental investigations in this yet to be explored area of Sr2CrB′O6 compounds.
Mesoporous Silica Applications

The mesoporous silica have been considered fascinating materials for many techonological applications due to their porous and morphological characteristics. This review focuses on their use as stationary phases for liquid chromatography, supports for immobilizing biomolecules, catalysts, agent for polymer reinforcement and hard templates for the preparation of mesoporous carbons.