Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Regional sweat rates in humans

Exposures to hot environments and high intensity exercise provide some of the greatest challenges to the thermoregulatory system. Under such conditions evaporation is the greatest avenue of heat loss from the body. Whilst regional sweat rate variations in humans are widely recognised, most studies only measure a small number of sites using a limited surface area, and generalise this data to larger regions. A consensus in the literature indicates that the highest sweat rates are on the forehead and torso, and lowest on the extremities. However, no study has quantitatively measured regional sweat rates over large surface areas of the body. Since sweating is related to the thermal state of the body, comparison of regional sweat rates between studies is further complicated by the use of different environmental conditions, exercise modes and work rates. A good meta-analysis of existing data is therefore problematic. The aim of this thesis was to produce detailed whole body sweat maps for male and female athletes, and untrained males, during two exercise intensities in moderate environmental conditions (25°C, 50% rh) with a 2 m.s-1 air velocity. [Continues. ]
Use of Bromocriptine for the Treatment of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Background Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare, pregnancy associated cause of left ventricular heart failure in previously healthy women. It remains an important cause of cardiac-related maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Half of the patients will recover left ventricular function after 6 months. However, in the remainder of patients who do not recover cardiac function, they will require advanced heart failure therapies. Bromocriptine, a dopamine agonist which inhibits prolactin release, has demonstrated improvement in left ventricular recovery and clinical outcome. We sought to determine the effect of adding Bromocriptine to standard heart failure therapy on the improvement and recovery of left ventricular function and cardiovascular mortality of these patients. Inclusion Criteria. Studies were included if they satisfied the following criteria:1) Randomized Controlled Trials; 2) Pregnant patients who fulfilled the criteria for diagnosis of peripartum cardiomyopathy and 3) Reported data on improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction and clinical outcomes. Methods. Using PUBMED, Clinical Key, Science Direct, Scopus, and Cochrane databases, a search for eligible studies was conducted from June to December 31, 2018. The quality of each study was evaluated using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool. The primary outcome of interest is on the effect of Bromocriptine on the improvement of left ventricular function and clinical outcomes among these patients. Review Manager 5.3 was utilized to perform analysis of random effects for continuous outcomes. Results. We identified 2 randomized controlled trials of 116 pregnant patients diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy, showing that among those who received Bromocriptine on top of standard heart failure therapy, there is a significant improvement in the left ventricular ejection fraction at 6 months [mean difference 15.14 (95% CI, 6.53 to 23.75) p <0.05] compared to standard heart failure therapy alone. It was also observed that those who received Bromocriptine had better clinical outcomes. Conclusion. The addition of Bromocriptine on top of standard heart failure therapy significantly improved the left ventricular ejection fraction of patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy at 6-months post-partum. This novel therapy may be considered to improve the management of these patients.
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Yu Yang* Xiaoyu Sun* Jinwei Wang 3 Chao Yang Luxia Zhang 1National Institute of Health Data Science, Peking University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 2Center for Data Science in Health and Medicine, Peking University, Beijing, People’s Republic of China; 3Renal Division, Department of Medicine, Peking University First Hospital; Peking University Institute of Nephrology; Key Laboratory of Renal Disease, National Health Commission of China; Key Laboratory of Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention and Treatment, Ministry of Education of China, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
Enhancing Bioenergy Recovery from Agro-food Biowastes as a Strategy to Promote Circular Bioeconomy

Agro-food industries produce large amounts of wastes challenging innovative and efficient valorisation strategies promoting the circular bioeconomy concept. Anaerobic digestion technology is an interesting route for bioenergy recovery in the agro-food chain sector. In this work, a simple approach is proposed for assessing energy performance of livestock manure and mixed sewage sludge, as substrate by coupling the potential addition of several agro-food biowastes (co-substrate: fruit and vegetable biowastes, fish canning industry, other manures, coffee wastes, and non-edible crops). The results obtained showed an increase of energy performance indicator ranging from 30 to 250% and 62 to 539%, for livestock manure and mixed sewage sludge, respectively. This conceptual approach for feedstocks promotes the circular bioeconomy as it encourages the stakeholders to a smart use of anaerobic biotechnology at rural-level or urban-level.
Consonantal Variation in Syrian Refugees’ Speech in Jordan

The study aims at investigating some aspects of phonological variation in Syrian refugees' speech in Jordan taking into consideration the variables of gender and age. It specifically examines four Modern Standard Arabic phonological sounds, namely (Q), (Đ), (Ө) and (ð), their pronunciation in Damascene Arabic and how this pronunciation is affected by the rural Jordanian speech. For this purpose, a Phonological and Social Completion Task (PST) was employed to collect the data. One hundred Syrian participants’ responses to 25 phonological and social situations were examined to show the use of rural Jordanian variables by Syrian refugees. The collected data were categorized into four major categories. The results of the study show that the Damascene phonological variables were sometimes shifted to the rural Jordanian variables. The results also show that the variant /g/ was frequently used by Syrian refugees while the variant /Đ/was rarely used in Syrian refugees’ speech. Regarding gender and age, women were less willing to switch to the Jordanian pronunciation, in contrast to middle-aged men who tended to switch more to the Jordanian pronunciation than other groups.
Improving classification performance on sparse data: Augmenting a convolutional neural net with generalized angular orientations of edges

: With suﬃcient layers, enough training data, enough time, and often a custom tailored architecture, modern deep learning methods can be extremely successful in classiﬁcation tasks. However, with real-world practical applications, a lack of training data can impede the success of such techniques, which often over-ﬁt the sparse data. A particular task hindered by sparse data, may take advantage of an existing pre-trained network of a separate but related task trained on suﬃcient data, to achieve high accuracy with minimal additional training. However, such transfer-learning does not generalize well to new tasks that have little relation between their data and the pre-trained network’s data. To overcome this hurdle, we introduce a novel feature (AngOri) kernel that leverages the generalized inherent richness of curvature and gradient in image edges, and that can augment any type of convolutional neural network with any arbitrary number of channels to quickly achieve accurate classiﬁcation with minimal training on sparse data. The AngOri kernels can be pre-computed and thus directly implemented in a convolutional layer of a network, which is not possible with other gradient based features. Testing on the MNIST, CIFAR-10, and a satellite image database, we consistently found AngOri to aid a network to achieve more accurate classiﬁcation on a small dataset when compared to the same network without the AngOri layers. Such a generalizable, lightweight kernel holds promise for using neural networks to tackle real-world problems with limited resources, such as embedded systems examining sparse data.
Ngoe et al.: Perceptions of climate variability and determinants of farmers’ adaptation strategies in the highlands of Southwest Cameroon

In Cameroon, climate variability largely controls agriculture related livelihood strategies This variability enhances environmental threats including deforestation, water scarcity and land degradation, which would affect these long and short-term livelihood strategies. This study examined farmers’ perceptions of climate variability and the factors that influence various climate adaptation strategies in the highlands of Southwest Cameroon. Using local scale meteorological data from 1974 to 2014 and climate perception data collected from 355 households, in 22 rural villages through household surveys and 12 focus group discussions, descriptive statistics and logit regression model analyses were performed. Results showed 85.1%, 83.9% and 86.2% of the respondents to have observed changes in patterns of temperature, rainfall and number of rainy days. Results further showed household characteristics such as marital status (P-value 0.072) to influence the household decision of increasing in farm size more than gender of household head (P-value 0.221). Also, age of household head (P-value 0.086) influenced adoption of changing planting dates more than gender of household head (P-value 0.207) in a village at the 95% level of significance. This study will help policy makers educate local rural farmers on climate adaptation measures, impacts, and methods for increasing crop yields.
EFFECTS OF SALINE STRESS ON IN VITRO SEED GERMINATION AND SEEDLING GROWTH OF SOME TURKISH FIG CULTIVARS (FICUS CARICA L.)

In this study, saline stress tolerance/sensitivity levels, germination rate of the seeds, and seedling growth of eight fig cultivars (Morgüz, Sarılop, Yeşilgüz, Sultan Selim, Halebi, Bursa Siyahı, Göklop and Izmir Bardacık) of Turkey were examined by in vitro screening. In fig, this is the first and guiding study reporting in vitro germination performance of the seeds in saline conditions for fig researchers. Salt stress in vitro condition was established by adding 0, 85.5, 171.1 and 342.5 mM NaCl to the MS basal medium in current experiment. In the examinations carried out 45 days after seedling, none of the cultivars could be obtained at a dose of 342.5 NaCl. Highest seed germination rates were determined in Sultan Selim (79.5%) and Bursa Black (75.0%) cultivars at 171.1 mM NaCl concentration. In other cultivars, this ratio has changed between 0.0-40.0%. High germination rate (90% <) and plant growth under the observed 85.5 mM NaCl dose was determined for Sultan Selim and Bursa Siyahı cultivars. The seeds and seedlings of Sarılop cultivar, one of the major cultivars for dried fig production, have been found sensitive to salt stress.
Development Model of Competitiveness of Chicken Farm SMEs in Sidrap Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

: This study aimed to identify and analyze important factors that affected variables of entrepreneurship aspects, environmental aspects, internal resources aspects, and competitiveness aspects, primarily at chicken farming SMEs in Sidrap Regency, South Sulawesi Province of Indonesia. The number of research samples was 115 units. Descriptive Statistic and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) were used as analytical method in this study. The results showed that leadership ability as an important factor that affected variable of entrepreneurship aspect. Social-economy as an important factor that affected variable of environmental aspect. Marketing as an important factor that affected variable of internal resource. Moreover, speed of delivery as an important factor that affected firm competitiveness variable.
Monitoring of Antibiotic Residues among Sheep Meat in Erbil City and Thermal Processing Effect on their Remnants

The incidence of antibiotic residues in meat is considered a serious hazard to public health. This work was conducted to survey the incidence of antibiotics residues among lambs' meats and mutton in Erbil city. The effect of thermal processing on residues was also addressed. From July to December 2018, a total of 280 samples were collected from butcher shops in Erbil city and analyzed microbiologically in plates pre-inoculated with Bacillus subtilis by direct and extraction methods. The overall incidence of antibiotics residues was 10.4% and 13.2% according to direct and extraction methods respectively. The highest incidence rate was detected in December 22.2%. We found that thermal processing, cooking for 45 minutes leads to the conversion of antibiotic residues into completely inactive residues against the bactericidal bacteria. In conclusion, the presence of antibiotic residue among sheep meats in the city of Erbil is high and their persistence is easily eliminated by cooking
The Impact of Government Support and Learning Orientation Innovation: Empirical Study of SMEs in Surabaya

Innovation has been well known as one sources of sustained competitive advantage that can boost performance. However, innovation can be driven from various factors including internal organizational culture as well as external support. The present research examines the impact of government support and learning orientation to the SMEs’ Innovation. Data from 71 data SMEs were collected and proposed research framework was analyzed using structural equation model. The results show innovation in SMEs is largely driven by the level of learning orientation in the SMEs and the support from government. The results suggest that government supports should be more focused on developing learning orientation within SMEs.
Leader–Member Exchange and Affective Commitment to Change: Mediating Role of Change Self-Efficacy

Rapid changes in the business environment require organizations to have the ability to adjust to the changes and maintain their competitive advantage. Success in dealing with change must be supported by organizational members' commitment to change. Organizational members' commitment to change is effected by the leader with the relationship quality between superior and subordinate (leader-member exchange/LMX) and by the person with their change self-efficacy. This study investigates the effect of LMX and its dimensions (professional respect, affect, contribution, and loyalty) on affective commitment to change, which is still limited. As well as to examine the role of change self-efficacy as a mediator in the relationship between LMX and affective commitment to change. Data were collected from 612 respondents who worked at a social security institution in Indonesia. Statistical analysis using Structural Equation Modelling on LISREL 8.80 shows that the dimensions of LMX (effect and contribution) have a positive influence on affective commitment to change, and change self-efficacy has a significant role in mediating effect affect and contribution to affective commitment to change. The results of this study are expected to provide information on the dimensions of LMX that effect on employees' affective commitment to change by mediating change self-efficacy.
An In vivo Assay for Biological Activity of Synthesized Recombinant Human Growth Hormone

The biological activity of the recombinant growth hormone (GH) synthesized in The National Research Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NRCGEB) was evaluated in vivo. In this regard a hypophysectomized rat model was required. Using a para pharyngeal approach, the sphenoid bone of rats was drilled and the hypophysis was out successfully by aspiration. Following a 7-day recovery period, rats were injected subcutaneously either with the recombinant human GH or the Novo, as standard. The results show that both hormones have an equal biological activity and resulted in a 100% growth increment equal to that in untreated intact rats indicating that the recombinant GH can be introduced as a good replacement of endogenous GH.
THE INFLUENCE OF WORKPLACE SPIRITUALITY AND WORKPLACE CLIMATE ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE

The objective of this study was to determine the influence of workplace spirituality and workplace climate on employee performance in Sharia Banks in East Kalimantan Province. The samples in this study were 160 employees of the marketing division, using the probability sampling technique and the method used was stratified random sampling. The type of data used was in the form of cross-sectional data, while the source of the data used was primary data. The data collection method used a questionnaire, using a scale of one to five (Likert scale) that has been tested previously by testing the validity and reliability. The data analysis technique used multiple linear regression analysis, t test, f test, and determination test. Based on data analysis using SPSS 20 for windows, it can be concluded that the partial and simultaneous tests of workplace spirituality and workplace climate have an influence on the employee performance inSharia Banks in East Kalimantan Province.
Intestinal flora and its pathogenic mechanism in multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune demyelinating disease of the central nervous system, the exact pathogenesis of MS is not clear at the moment. Central immune response disorder is one of the important mechanism of MS. Intestinal flora imbalance may induce local immune response, and later peripheral activated immune cells and their immune factors, with the blood circulation, travel through the blood-brain barrier to the center, resulting in abnormal central immune response. The intestinal flora can also affect the occurrence and development of MS by regulating the immune response of the central nervous system, regulating the metabolism, increasing the permeability of the intestinal barrier and destroying the blood-brain barrier. The present paper tends to review the action mechanism of intestinal flora on the process and pathogenesis of MS, in order to further understanding the pathogenesis of MS and seeking a new direction for the treatment. DOI: 10.11855/j.issn. 0577-7402.2018. 08.16
Effect of deep marginal elevation on marginal adaptation and fracture resistance in endodontically treated teeth restored with endocrowns constructed by two different CAD/CAM ceramics: an in-vitro study

Aim: To evaluate the effect of deep marginal elevation on the marginal adaptation and fracture resistance in endodontically treated teeth restored with endocrowns constructed by two CAD/CAM ceramics in an in-vitro model. Material and methods: twenty four human, intact freshly extracted mandibular first molars were endodontically treated and mounted in an upright position in a standard plastic ring filled with acrylic resin 4mm apical to the CEJ. A standard endocrowns preparation was performed with a butt- joint occlusal margin for all specimens and a proximal box preparation was done on the mesial surfaces. The specimens were then equally divided in to two groups (n=12) according to the material used in construction group (M) using IPS e.max CAD ceramic blocks and group (V) using Vita Enamic ceramic blocks; then further divided in to two subgroups (n=6) according to the application of a mesial marginal elevation or not into (ME, VE) with marginal elevation and groups (MN, VN) without marginal elevation. All endocrowns were cemented to the corresponding preparation using dual cured self- adhesive resin cement (RelyX, Unicem). All specimens were thermally aged with 10000 cycle in water bath between 5˚C- 55˚C. The marginal adaptation was evaluated using stereomicroscope (40 ×) at 5 predetermined points on the mesial margin for each specimen and mean gap measurement was calculated. All specimens were then subjected to fracture resistance test via universal testing machine. The collected data was recorded, tabulated and transferred for statistical analysis. Results: Vita Enamic with deep marginal elevation (VE) recorded the lowest marginal gap measurements at (69.3 µm)which is significantly lower than all tested subgroups (P < 0.001), while IPS e.max CAD with deep marginal elevation (ME) subgroup showed significantly higher fracture resistance (1478.2N) than all tested subgroups (P< 0.001). Conclusion: Deep marginal elevation enhances both marginal adaptation and fracture resistance of IPS e.max CAD and Vita Enamic. IPS e.max CAD has higher fracture resistance while Vita Enamic has better marginal adaptation.
EFFECT OF MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED OIL AS NATURAL FEED SUPPLEMENT ON THE PRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF LACTATING EWES

Moringa seed oil (MSO) was used as a feed additive to evaluate its potential to manipulate rumen fermentation and productive performance in lactating Ossimi ewes. Cold extracted MSO was supplemented at four different levels (1, 2, 3, and 4%) in diet using in vitro batch culture system for optimizing best supplementation level for sheep. Results of in vitro study revealed non-significant (P>0.05) effect of MSO on true dry matter degradability (TDMD) up to 3% inclusion level, however, decrease in TDMD was observed by 4% MSO supplementation as compared to control and other treatment groups. Accumulated gas production was significantly (P 0.05) affected by treatment. Our study revealed that MSO could be used as a natural fat supplement to meet energy requirements of lactating sheep. Moreover, antioxidants and other bioactive compounds, present in MSO can effectively modulate rumen fermentation which makes it a potential alternative of chemical feed additives (especially antibiotics) to improve feed digestibility and utilization for increasing animal productivity.
Temporal Description of Annual Temperature and Rainfall in the Bawku Area of Ghana

With varied implications, Ghana’s temperature and rainfall are projected to rise and decline, respectively. A study exposing specific areas of concern for appropriate responses in this regard is a welcome one. This study sought to describe the temporal variations in temperature and rainfall in the Bawku Area of Ghana. A forty-year (1976–2015) daily climate data was collected on three meteorological stations from the Ghana Meteorological Agency. Normality test, homogeneity test, Standardised Precipitation Index (SPI) analysis, Mann–Kendall trend test, and One-way post hoc ANOVA were performed using XLSTAT and DrinC. Over the period under study, the mean annual rainfall pattern was generally erratic, fluctuating between 669.8 mm and 1339.4. 6 mm with an annual average of 935.3 mm. The long-term (40-year period) average temperature of the three stations, on the other hand, was 28.7°C, varying between 26.9°C and 29.9°C annually. Whereas the SPI value of 2006 was ≥2.0, indicating extremely wet year with 2.3% probability of recurring once every 50 years, 1988 was the hottest year with temperature anomaly value of 1.2°C, while coolest years were 1979 (−1.8°C) and 1976 (−1.0°C). The Mann–Kendall trend test showed a rise in rainfall in Binduri, Garu-Tempane, and Manga, yet none of the rainfall changes were statistically significant ( ). Mean temperature on the other hand experienced a significant rise ( ). With an R-square of 34.7%, the rise in temperature in Manga witnessed the most significant change in annual temperature changes. There were statistically significant ( ) differences in the interdecadal temperature over the 40-year period. Generally, it can be stated that both temperature and rainfall vary in the study area with various degrees of disparities, but temperature assumes an upward trend at a faster rate. We therefore recommend that stakeholders resort to the construction of dams and boreholes to ensure regular availability of water for both domestic and agricultural uses.