Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
THE MAJOR CHALLENGES FACING ORGANISATIONS TO CREATE TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED VALUE IN THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: A DYNAMIC CAPABILITIES PERSPECTIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Organisations are finding it increasingly difficult to create value in the current dynamic, globalised, interconnected, and ever more complex business and technology environments. The Fourth Industrial Revolution (FIR) is set to increase these challenges as a result of the increasing complexity and dynamic changes in market, societal, and technological trends. While current technological trends potentially offer great value to organisations, emerging technological implementations and transformations often fail to realise the desired value-creation outcomes. Following an exploratory study with qualitative interviews, it was determined that most of these challenges to technology-enabled value-creation initiatives, in the current FIR related environment, can be linked to a dynamic capabilities perspective of strategic management. This perspective encompasses the enabling capabilities and strategic alignment between the external environment, an organisation’s strategies, its strategy execution, and its capability creation, adaptation, and management.
In vitro anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant activities and FTIR analysis of Sclerocarya birrea root

Sclerocarya birrea, has been used as a medicinal plant in folkloric medicine for managing inflammation, stomach disorders, infections and metabolic disorders in Africa. The present study aimed to investigate the in vitro anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of ethanol and aqueous root extracts (ERE and ARE) of S. birrea. Phytochemical screening was performed using standard methods. In vitro anthelmintic activity of both extracts was investigated against Eudrilus eugeniae (Earthworms). In vitro anti-inflammatory activity of both extracts was evaluated using egg albumin denaturation method. The antioxidant activity was determined by employing H2O2 scavenging assay, DPPH radical scavenging assay and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) phosphomolybdenum assay method. FTIR analysis was conducted on both the crude and the purified ethanol extracts. Column Chromatographic separation was performed on the ethanol extract using three different solvent systems of increasing polarity (chloroform, methanol and water) and six fractions (A to F) were collected. The anthelmintic activity of ARE and ERE at test concentrations was observed to be significantly (P
Statistical and Proactive Analysis of an Inter-Laboratory Comparison: The Radiocarbon Dating of the Shroud of Turin

We review the sampling and results of the radiocarbon dating of the archaeological cloth known as the Shroud of Turin, in the light of recent statistical analyses of both published and raw data. The statistical analyses highlight an inter-laboratory heterogeneity of the means and a monotone spatial variation of the ages of subsamples that suggest the presence of contaminants unevenly removed by the cleaning pretreatments. We consider the significance and overall impact of the statistical analyses on assessing the reliability of the dating results and the design of correct sampling. These analyses suggest that the 1988 radiocarbon dating does not match the current accuracy requirements. Should this be the case, it would be interesting to know the accurate age of the Shroud of Turin. Taking into account the whole body of scientific data, we discuss whether it makes sense to date the Shroud again.
Effect of plant density and some safety compounds on growth and productivity of green snap bean

Two field experiments were conducted during the two successive seasons of 2010/2011 and 2011/2012 at the Experimental Farm, Kaha station, Kalubia Governorate to study the effect of using four plant densities (5 cm,7.5 cm apart on one side of the irrigation line,10 and 15cm apart on two sides of the irrigation line) and five safety materials, i.e. amino more, yeast extract, oligo-x and salicylic acid in addition to the control as foliar spray on snap bean plants and the effect of that on vegetative growth, green pods yield and physical as well as chemical pod characters of cv. Poulista. The results indicated that, plant density 7.5 cm on one side of ridge (22plant/m2 ) and sprayed with yeast extract, amino more or oligo-x, respectively, gave the highest values of all measured vegetative growthparameters (plant length, number of branches and leaves/plant, fresh and dry weight of plant), pod number/plant and pod yield/plant except plant length and stem diameter in both growing seasons. Moreover, planting at5 cm on one side of ridge (33plant/m2 ) and sprayed with yeast extract in the first season and amino more in the second one were the best treatments for pod yield/fed. It is obvious that plant density15 cm on two sides of ridge and spraying plants with yeast extract, amino more or oligo-x, respectively increased the values of all chemical properties but didn’t reach to 5% level of significance except N%, protein% in the second season. Generally, it can be recommend by using plant density 5cm on one side (33plant/ m2) or 7.5 cm on one side (22plant/m2) and foliar spray by yeast extract, amino more followed by oligo-x to obtain the highest green pod yield with best quality.
FEEDING BEHAVIOUR OF VERVET MONKEYS ON ACACIA TORTILIS AND ACACIA XANTHOPHLOEA: WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO REPRODUCTIVE STRATEGIES AND TANNIN PRODUCTION

SUMMARY spp. , A. tortilis and A. xanthophloea, were found to account for over 50% of all feeding time. (2) Food preferences were determined from data on time spent eating different parts of the Acadia spp. in relation to their availability, the length of feeding bouts, and the difference in feeding time of high- and low-ranking animals. Measures of food preference were generally consistent and suggested that A. tortilis was preferred for immature leaves, seeds, fruits and flowers, and A. xanthophloea for gum. However, A. tortilis products were less often available than those of A. xanthophloea. (3) Both Acacia spp. were found to produce hydrolysable and condensed tannins. Different parts of the two Acacia spp. and several other food plants were assayed for their content of phenolic compounds and specifically for condensed tannins. Analysis of qualitative and quantitative data suggested that condensed tannins formed the majority of total phenolics in the Acacia spp. None of the other food plants appeared to produce tannins.
The Role of Adaptive Immersive Technology in Creating Personalised Environments for Emotional Connection and Preservation of Identity in Dementia Care: Insights from User Perspectives towards SENSE-GARDEN

This paper presents early stage research on the development of an immersive, multisensory room for people living with dementia. Dementia is considered to be a public health priority on a global level. Our research addresses the challenge of meeting individual needs in dementia care, particularly in relation to social and emotional wellbeing. We draw upon findings from 52 interviews with users, including people with mild cognitive impairment, professional caregivers, and informal caregivers. These interviews were conducted to explore initial responses towards a personalised multisensory room called SENSE-GARDEN. Thematic analysis resulted in six themes: benefits for all, focus on the individual, past and present, emotional stimulation, shared experiences, and challenges to consider. This paper provides important theoretical considerations for the role of technology in not only the SENSE-GARDEN intervention, but in preserving the identities of people with dementia and providing opportunities for connection with others. Future work in this area should adopt an interdisciplinary approach to using technology in dementia care. Keywords-dementia; virtual environments; immersive technology; human computer interaction; interpersonal relationships
STUDIES ON THE LATEST PRECAMBRIAN AND EOCAMBRIAN ROCKS IN NORWAY

Sediments ot the Sparagmite group (Eocambrian/latest Precambrian) have been mapped at a scale of 1 : 50000 in the Rena District, 180 km north of Oslo. This district is located alun^ the soutlierii margin of the Bp2l2Bmire 1? 251ii viiicli is down faulted in the crystalline Precambrian basement. The sediments are made up by a series of conglomeratic arkoses interlayered with shales and limestones. Towards the top of the Sparagmite group the arkoses gråde into a quartzite which is overlain by a thin conglomeratic layer of granules which forms the base of fossiliferous Cambrian (Holmian series). The evidence for an Eocambrian glaciation existing in the Moelv tillite is discussed in the light of gram size and fabric analyses. Modal analxsez and ilaniepnotoinetric 6ererniinarionz of sodium and pora«Biuln con tent in the sandstones show decreasing sodium/potassium and plagoclase/microcline ratio as the total feldspar content decreases towards the upper formation in tne Zparaglnite Aroup. Bpectrograpnic baron anal^BeB 5UKBeBt marine con<iitionB clurin^ tne <lepoBition ot tne zparagrnite group, even it me anaiytical error ot tneBe analyseB i8råtner nizn. In dale^onian time tne Vern6al Ban6stone in tne upper part ot tne 3paraznute vaB tnru«t Boutn-eaBtvarliB over autocntnonouB (Dainbrian BnaleB. 'lne reBt ot tne Bparazrnire is parautocntnonouB an 6tol<ied vitnin tne oazin up aFainBt itl «outnern margin.
Features of the pathomorphological structure of the aterosclerotic plaques of carotid aterosclerosis

The first type is atheromatous unstable plaques with the prevalence of foci of atheromatosis, lympho-macrophage infiltration, intraplaque hemorrhage, necrosis of fibrous elements and edema. Immunohistochemically they are characterized by high expression of MMP-9 in macrophages and lymphocytes with degradation of type I collagen in the surface and deep layers of the plaque coating and its replacement by type III collagen (P < 0.05). The second type of plaque is stable uncomplicated with the advantage of fibrosis, hyalinosis and petrification. Immunohistochemical structure of plaques was collagen type I, expression of collagen type III was low, expression of MMP-9 was moderate (P < 0.05).
Study on the effect of natural tea alkaloid on the body function of athletes

Objective To analyze the effects of natural tea alkaloids on athletes' competitive skills and recovery efficiency. Methods 36 players as test object were divided into three groups, each group of athletes taking tea alkali dosage for high dose, low dose and placebo doses, respectively. The test content included basic index test, blood physiological and biochemical index test, aerobic metabolism test and anaerobic ability testing. SPSS17.0 statistical analysis softwarewas used to analysis the results. Results The overall weight of the athletes decreased after taking different doses of tea. Intervention methods in different dose groups had no significant effect on the basic indexes of athletes (P>0.05). Compared with before taking the medicine, red blood cell count (RBC) and hematocrit (HCT) in blood routine of athletes were reduced, but there was no significant difference before and after taking the medicine (P>0.05). There were no significant differences in the performance values of respiratory exchange rate, relative maximal oxygen uptake, anaerobic threshold heart rate, and ventilation per minute among athletes of different dose groups (P>0.05). There were no significant differences in the blood lactic acid values between and within the groups (P>0.05). There was no significant difference in relative peak power, relative average power and power decline rate of athletes after taking different doses of tea (P>0.05). Conclusion Taking theophylline has no significant effect on the basic indexes and blood routine of sports body. The appropriate dosage of theophylline is beneficial to the 第 16 期 马 彬: 天然茶叶碱对运动员身体机能影响的研究 5761 physical recovery and may be helpful to the aerobic exercise of athletes. This study is conducive to the promotion of theophylline in nutrition and health care products.
Analysis of study skills employed by Ghanaian high school science students

This study was motivated by the desire to explore the study skills employed by science students in senior high schools (SHS) in the Cape Coast metropolis across the Central Region of Ghana. A total of 600 SHS second-year science students, 354 males, and 244 females, took part in the investigation. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design. The “Study Skills Scale” questionnaire was utilised for data collection to determine the kind of study skills employed by the science students, across gender, age range, and school-type. The arithmetic mean was used to establish the degree to which students employ study skills strategies in their learning. Similarly, the consequence of gender, age range, and school-type on the eight subscales of study skills strategies was determined using a one-way multivariate examination of variance. Findings from the investigation indicated that SHS science learners employ study skills strategies in their learning to a large extent for all the subscales of study skills strategies. However, female students employ the memory and concentration study skills strategies more effectively than their male counterparts; demographic variables, such as age range and school-type, do not influence students’ study skills significantly. The implications for this study for policy and practice were discussed. Keywords: Academic performance, age range, gender, school-type, study skills, senior high school science students.
The effects of Areca cathecu and Ficus deltoidea methanolic extracts on glycemic and reproductive parameters in alloxan-induced diabetic rats

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic diseases characterized by disordered metabolism and abnormally high levels of blood glucose. Aim: This study was conducted to study the effects of Areca catechu seeds and Ficus deltoidea fruits methanolic extracts on glycemic and reproductive parameters of alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Methodology: Diabetes mellitus was induced by a single intraperitoneal injection of 100 mg/kg bwt alloxan monohydrate. Blood glucose level was estimated using electronic glucometer and sperm parameters were measured using Makler chamber. Insulin and testosterone were estimated by ELISA kits. Results: A. catechu and F. deltoidea methanolic extracts significantly reduced blood glucose levels and increased insulin secretion. Both extracts also significantly increased sperm quality and testosterone secretion in diabetic rats. Conclusion: Present study demonstrated anti-hyperglycemic and pro-fertility effects of A. catechu and F. deltoidea methanolic extracts in diabetic rats. Further studies are currently undergoing to determine their mechanisms and mode of action that decreases the blood glucose levels and increases the sperm quality in diabetic rats. Corresponding author* Mr. Dzulsuhaimi Daud Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak Branch Tapah Campus, 35400 Tapah Road, Perak, Malaysia. Tel: +605-4067416 Mail ID: dzuls990@uitm.edu. my
Effect of salicylic acid (SA) and gibberellic acid (GA3) pre-soaking on seed germination of stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) under salt stress

The role of salicylic acid (SA) and gibberellic acid (GA3) pre-soaking were examined on stevia(Stevia rebaudiana) seed germination under NaCl or NaHCO3 stress. A set of seeds was pre-soaked in H2O, another set of seeds in 0, 0.1, 0.5, 1.0, 5.0 and 10.0 mM SA and another set in 200 ppm GA3 for 24 h. Seeds were then placed in Petri-dishes with 5 ml of 0, 50, 100, 200 and 300 mM NaCl or NaHCO3. Under the highest salinity condition no germination was observed.Seed germination was 65% in H2O, 0, 5 and 1 mM SA, 33% in 5 mM SA, 12, 5% in 10 mM SA, 90% in 200 ppm GA3 44% in 50 mM NaCl, 14% in 100 mM NaCl, 40% in 50 mM NaHCO3, 11% in 100 mM NaHCO3. The germination velocity was 10.50 in H2O, 6.50 in 1 mM SA, 15.00 in 200 ppm GA3, 7.00 in 50 mM NaCl, 1.50 in 100 mM NaCl, 5.00 in 50 mM NaHCO3, 1.00 in 100 mM NaHCO3. Seed germination and velocity in NaCl was higher than the corresponding ones in NaHCO3. By pre-soaking in 0.5, 1.0 mM SA the seed germination was as much as in H2O, while in 5.0, 10.0 mM SA they were less than in H2O. By pre-soaking in all SA concentrations, the 50 or 100 mM NaCl and also in NaHCO3, this resulted in the reduction of germination in all combinations, when compared to their respective one in only 50 or 100 mM NaCl. In all SA concentrations the velocity was lower than the corresponding one in H2O.Highest velocity was observed in 200 ppm GA3. Key words: Stevia Stevia rebaudiana, seed germination, NaCl, NaHCO3, salicylic acid (SA), gibberellic acid (GA3).
The Effect of Interpersonal Trust and Need of Achievement on the Lecturers’ Performance (Study at Universitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo)

The study describes the effect of interpersonal trust and need of achievement on the performance of lecturers at Muhammadiyah University of Ponorogo. The results of the path analysis or hypothesis testing show that the effect of interpersonal trust on the lecturers’ performance is 66.8% and the increasing need of achievement also improve the performance of the lecturers at University Muhammadiyah of Ponorogo where the results of the path analysis of need of achievement towards the performance of the lecturers is 8.3%. Even though the variable need of achievement has not significantly affected the performance of the Muhammadiyah University of Ponorogo lecturers which is constructed with indicators of working hard, like challenging work, and setting goals. In addition, the contribution of Interpersonal trust and need of achievement to performance was 53.4%. Therefore it can be concluded that the performance variable is explained by Interpersonal trust and need of achievement is 53.4% while the rest is influenced by other variables which not included in this study.
Adaptive loss of mass in thick-billed murres

Mass loss of breeding Thick-billed Murres, Uria lomvia, was examined. Adult breeders lost a significant amount of mass from incubation to chick hatching (0.032 kg in 1988 and 0.063 kg in 1989). Regression of the timing of mass loss during incubation and brooding revealed that body mass was maintained constant during incubation, was lost rapidly soon after chick hatching, and remained constant at the lower level thereafter. Murres made more than twice as many foraging trips per clay while feeding chicks than while incubating eggs, and therefore increased the amount of time spent in flight while brooding the chick. The stepwise mass loss is interpreted as adaptive in increasing flying efficiency as murres spend a greater amount of their time in flight during chick brooding. Murres may experience as much as a 25% of BMR per day energetic savings, or a reduction in the mechanical cost of flight of 9.0% to 9.5% by losing the observed 4.4% to 6.2% of incubation body mass. Murre mass loss during breeding was interpreted as adaptive in reducing the energetic cost of reproduction.
A parametric method for comparing dispersal distances

Since Greenwood's work relating dispersal patterns to mating systems (1980, 1983; Greenwood and Harvey 1982), many studies have sought to distinguish philopatric from dispersed individuals, and the dispersing sex from the non-dispersing sex. Although Greenwood's scheme has received some criticism, (e.g., Ostfeld [1987] criticized use of mating-system categories), dispersal concepts have been unchallenged. My first objective is to argue that discrete categories separating philopatry from dispersal, and the dispersing sex from the non-dispersing sex are arbitrary, and they generally confuse, rather than clarify, the complex ecological patterns present in nature. Gender, population, and species comparisons should be made strictly in terms of dispersal distributions and distances from the natal site. I make this point by presenting information on juvenile premigratory movement patterns. My second objective is to present a simple parametric test for comparing dispersal distributions.
Society's Nervous System: Building Effective Government, Energy, and Public Health Systems

: Drawing on a unique, multi-year collaboration with the heads of major IT, wireless, hardware, health, and financial firms, as well as the heads of American, EU, and other regulatory organizations, and a variety of NGOs [1,2],I describe the potential for pervasive and mobile sensing and computing over the next decade, and the challenges that will have to be faced in order to realize this potential
The role of IL‐4, IL‐10, and TNF‐α in the immune suppression induced by ultraviolet radiation

Cytokines produced by keratinocytes play an essential role in the induction of immune suppression following ultraviolet (UV) exposure. Using antibodies specific for either interleukin‐10 (IL‐10) or tumor necrosis factor α (TNF‐α), we present evidence indicating that IL‐10 suppresses delayed‐type hypersensitivity (DTH) but not contact hypersensitivity (CHS), whereas TNF‐α suppresses CHS but not DTH following UV exposure. UV exposure also activates antigen‐specific suppressor T cells. To determine whether the antigen‐specific CD4+ T cells that transfer suppression in this system mediate their suppressive effect by releasing IL‐4 or IL‐10, we transferred UV Ts into normal mice that were then injected with either anti‐IL‐4 or anti‐IL‐10 antibody. Both anti‐ IL‐4 and anti‐IL‐10 blocked the ability of UV Ts cells to suppress DTH in the recipient animals. When UV Ts that suppress CHS were transferred into normal recipients, however, neither antibody was able to block the UV Ts activity. These findings suggest that UV Ts suppress DTH by secreting IL‐4 and IL‐10 and appear to act like Th2 cells. Because anti‐IL‐4 and anti‐IL‐10 did not block the activity of the UV Ts that regulate contact hypersensitivity, their effects appear to be mediated by a different mechanism. J. Leukoc. Biol. 56: 769–775; 1994.