Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effect of Company Performance on Sharia Commercial Bank Executive Compensation in Indonesia

After the disclosure of data from companies, research on executive compensation began to develop. Several studies on executive compensation in banking found that the determination of compensation is positively related to company performance . This research aims to determine the relationship between company performance and executive compensation of Islamic Commercial Bank’s in Indonesia. Company performance is proxied by Return on Assets (ROA). This study uses a sample of Islamic Commercial Banks because they have very good performance growth and currently only have a market share of 6.18% compared to the national financial market so they still have the potential to experience growth. Furthermore, sample used 14 Islamic commercial banks registered with the OJK during 2014-2019. The research method used panel data regression analysis. The results showed that the performance of Islamic Commercial Bank’s has an effect on executive compensation. Islamic Commercial Bank Executives have an obligation to improve company performance (ROA) because it affects the compensation received by the executive.
A Small Amount of Nitrogen Transfer from White Clover to Citrus Seedling via Common Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Networks

Few studies have examined if perennial leguminous cover crops are able to transfer nitrogen (N) via common mycorrhizal networks (CMNs) to neighboring fruit trees; the gradient of such N transfer could affect the N nutrition of both plants. Using separated three-column chambers to grow plants in a greenhouse, 99 atom% 15N as (15NH4)2SO4 was applied to leaves of white clover (Trifolium repens L.) and 15N was then traced in neighboring citrus (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) seedlings interconnected by an arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus (AMF, Rhizophagus intraradices). A range of 66.85–68.74% mycorrhizal colonization in white clover (mycorrhizal and/or Rhizobium trifolii inoculated) and 19.29–23.41% in citrus (non-mycorrhizal inoculated) was observed after 12 months of AMF inoculation in the white clover, indicating a successful CMN linkage was established between these two plant species. This CMN establishment resulted in significant increases in biomass, N accumulation, and 15N content of citrus when accompanied with nodulated and mycorrhizal fungus colonized white clover. N transfer from white clover to citrus was significantly greater under nodulation plus mycorrhization (46.23 mg N per pot, 1.71% of N transferred) than under non-inoculated control (4.36 mg N per pot, 0.21% of N transferred), and higher than sole mycorrhization (36.34 mg N per pot, 1.42% of N transferred). The percentage of N in citrus derived from white clover under nodulated/mycorrhization was 1.83–1.93%, and was highest in leaves (3.31%), moderate in stems (2.47%), and lowest in roots (0.41%) of citrus. In summary, results from this experiment demonstrated that nearly 2.0% of N transferred from white clover to citrus via CMN. Further studies are needed to quantify N transfer between white clover and citrus by other routes, including soil or root exudation pathways.
Patients’ Experiences of Seclusion during Admission in Psychiatric Settings in KwaZulu-Natal: A Qualitative Study

Background In South Africa, seclusion is one of the practices used in the management of disruptive behaviors in psychiatric settings. Despite its continued use, seclusion is always subject to controversial debates, and patients who undergo it express a range of negative experiences. Objective To explore the experiences of patients regarding seclusion during their admission in a psychiatric hospital. Methods A qualitative descriptive design was used. In-depth interviews were conducted with ten patients attending a community psychiatric clinic in KwaZulu-Natal. Interviews were analyzed using content analysis. Results Two themes emerged from the findings: controversial views of seclusion and negative experiences of seclusion. Seclusion was considered more as a punishment measure which was often used abusively, than a therapeutic intervention. Participants expressed loneliness, humiliation, and powerlessness following their seclusion experience. Limited patient-staff interaction and communication worsened patients’ negativity towards seclusion. Conclusion Findings from this study underscore the need to review practices, policies and procedures regarding the use of seclusion. Seclusion should be only used when the need is absolute and as the last treatment option. Open communication between the care providers and the patients should be emphasized during the time of seclusion. Rwanda J Med Health Sci 2020;3(3):342-361
Air pollution in four Indian cities during the Covid-19 pandemic

ABSTRACT The COVID-19 pandemic has had many impacts on the environment worldwide. This paper examines the effects of this pandemic on the air pollution in the four major cities (Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Hyderabad) of India. The research reveals the impact on the levels of the various pollutants and the Air Quality Index. This paper contrasts the four phases’ behaviour during the nationwide lockdown, imposed to control the pandemic, and reports the behaviour of air pollutants and the air quality index compared to 2019.
Phytochemical Screening, Antioxidant Activities, Total Phenolics and Flavonoids content of Leaves from Persicaria odorata Polygonaceae

Persicaria odorata Polygonaceae is a widely used herb in Asia. It contains several interesting bioactive components, and possesses properties that promote health. This is an important medicinal plant used to treat inflammation and swelling, diarrhea and excessive bleeding, and so on. Base on phytochemical analysis, the Persicaria odorata leaves contained lots compounds such as alkaloids, tannins, anthraquinone, flavonoids, terpenoids, coumarins, saponins and reducing compounds. The presence of those phytochemicals in this herbs indicated its potential medicinal effects, along with various vital biological and physiological properties. The leaves were extracted using ethanol and water to produce the respective extracts. The total phenolic and flavonoids content of each extract were determined by the Folin-Ciocalteu method and the aluminum chloride reagent, respectively. The ethanolic extract from leaves of Persicaria odorata showed higher total phenolic (58.56 ± 3.86 µgGAE/mg) and flavonoid contents (70.65 ± 4.14 µgQE/mg) than the aqueous extract. The percentage of radical scavenging activity was determined using radical scavenging assay with DPPH and ABTS. The ethanol extract of Persicaria odorata leaves had a high antioxidant activity with an IC50 of 311.26 ± 3.06 µg/mL DPPH and 167.66 ± 6.67 ABTS. The presence study showed that in ethanolic and aqueous extracts the medicinal potential of Persicaria odorata leaves and the positive relation between the total content of polyphenols and antioxidant activities.
INVESTIGATION OF DISPOSITIONAL OPTIMISM, PSYCHOLOGICAL RESILIENCE, COPING STRATEGIES AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG BURN SURVIVORS

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship among dispositional optimism, psychological resilience, coping strategies and quality of life (QoL) among burn survivors. To find out the impact of dispositional optimism and coping on QoL among burn survivors. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Burn Unit of Pakistan Institute of Medical sciences (PIMS) Islamabad, Pakistan. Two hundred and thirty post-burn survivors, ranging in age from 18 to 64 years were selected using purposive sampling technique. Dispositional optimism scale, psychological resilience scale, QoL scale and coping strategies scales were used to measure variables. RESULTS: Out of 230 patients 123 (53.5%) were males and 107 (46.5%) were females. About 54.3% (n=125) were married. Majority (n=126; 54.8%) had flame burn. Duration of burns was up to two months in 70.9% (n=163) cases. Results revealed highly significant positive correlations between psychological resilience and dispositional optimism (r=0.807), problem-focused coping (r=0.724) and supportive coping (r=0.598) but significantly negative correlation with emotion focused coping (r= -0.559) while emotion focused coping is negatively correlated with mental QoL (r=-0.378) and supportive coping (r=-0.138). Multiple regression analysis revealed that dispositional optimism, problem-focused and supportive coping have significant impact upon the QoL (p<0.01). CONCLUSION: A significant positive relationship come out among dispositional optimism, psychological resilience and QoL in burns survivors. Dispositional optimism and coping strategies like “problem-focused” and “supportive coping” have an impact on QoL, and it could enhance the QoL in burn survivors.
Local binary pattern encoding schemes for computed tomography image segmentation: An experimental and comparative study

Local binary patterns (LBPs) are used for effective texture representation in various applications. This study explores the clustering consistency and stability of image segmentation when distance‐based clustering methods are used with an LBP. Because data are described by features and attributes, distances among data are also dominated by the definition of features. Moreover, four popular LBP encoding schemes for segmenting computed tomography (CT) images by using fuzzy C‐means are discussed and compared. The experimental results demonstrate several notable phenomena: When the pixels are encoded in different LBP encoding schemes, the distance between these pixels varies considerably. The experimental results indicate that each LBP encoding scheme emphasizes a specific image texture that dominates how pixels are described in the feature space and thus affects the clustering results. Based on the evaluation of CT image segmentation by using the clustering inconsistency index, linear and corner‐like LBPs are particularly suitable for clustering longitudinal sections and cross sections of CT images, respectively.
To Study Prevalence Of Overweight And Obesity In Two Different Groups Of School Children Of Age 10-15 Years In Karad Town

The objective of the present study was to (cid:976)ind out the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the school-going children of age group 10-15 yrs from two different schools of different socio-economic status and to study the associated risk factors in overweight and obese children . 470 school-going children from Private English Medium School and 481 school-going children from Nagar Parishad School were interviewed. The prevalence of overweight in the boys was 10.19%, and girls were 9.61%, of the Private English Medium School, and in the boys of the Nagar Parishad School was 1.76%. , and in the girls was 2.02%. The prevalence of obesity in the boys 3.5%, and girls was 10.25%of the Private English Medium School was and in the boys of the Nagar Parishad School was 0.7%, and the girls were 0%. The increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in these students showed a signi(cid:976)icant association with high earning parents, having a paid servant in their houses, preference and frequent eating of non-vegetarian food, frequent intake of fast food, eating outside food (hoteling), high intake of milk, consumption of milk additive, television viewing, preference to indoor games than outdoor games.
The Causes of Leakage Deviations from sinc Function in DFT and Ways to Minimize Them

The article describes a new model for the solution of the instability problem of discrete Fourier transform (DFT) spectra leakage for the incoherent real sinusoidal signal for solving the most accurate estimation of its frequency. This paper shows this phenomenon by a new form of DFT spectrum expression. It consists mainly of the spectrum of the rectangular signal in the form of the sinc function, modulated to the frequency of the tested signal in baseband. To do this, analogous spectra from other neighboring bands formed by the sampling effect are added as aliasing. The analysis shows some ways to minimize or correct it. The paper shows a simpler and substantially lesser effect of aliasing in the DFT spectrum for a complex valued sinusoidal signal.
Evaluation of valvular calcifications in ambulatory dialysis patients

Valve calcifications are frequently associated with chronic terminal kidney disease (CTKD). There is a direct relationship between valvular calcifications and increased risk for cardiovascular events, respectively increased mortality in patients with CTKD. The aim of the study was to evaluate by Doppler echocardiography (ECoD) the prevalence of cardiac and valvular calcifications in patients with CTKD treated by hemodialysis (HD), and to correlate the data obtained with conventional and specific risk factors and the impact that valvular calcifications have on cardiovascular dysfunction with implications for morbidity and mortality. The study included 203 patients on dialysis with CTKD, aged between 20 and 84 years, who were monitored for a period of 48.5 ± 19.0 months in Arad County. On the studied group, the main etiologies for CTKD were chronic glomerulonephritis in 32% of patients, and diabetes in 22% of cases. A total of 322 calcifications were documented, of which valvular calcifications were estimated to have an incidence between 28% and 55% for the aortic valve and 56% for the mitral valve. Valvular calcification is associated with extensive atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries and aorta. Additional atherogenetic factors such as hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, hypertension and smoking were common. Some probable mechanisms such as increased mechanical stress due to hypertension, chronic volume overload, chronic inflammation, sympathetic hyperreactivity, lipid oxidation contribute to the appearance of vascular calcifications. Also, the number of cardiac calcifications correlates with the duration of the history of hypertension, regardless of whether or not the patient was still hypertensive at the time of the examination. Highlighting the valvular calcifications and intuiting the pathophysiological mechanisms that contribute to their appearance may be factors influencing the therapeutic behavior applied to dialysis patients. Given the large number of patients in whom calcifications were highlighted by echocardiography, it can be concluded that this method is particularly useful in detecting valvular calcifications in ambulatory dialysis patients.
Hoaxes: Attacking all Netizen and Putting Women as the Most Vulnerable Group

Hoaxes circulate in social media. The power of social media which penetrate times and spaces without borders make hoaxes penetrate all the internet users. Hoaxes build hatred and exaggerated fear. For that reason, it is crucial to identify the toughness of netizen in dealing with hoaxes. This paper describes how netizen in Gianyar Bali responds to hoax information they receive. Gianyar is one of the regencies in Bali, which located in the sub-urban area near Denpasar but still dominated by rural area. The research was conducted through survey with 440 respondents on March 2020. The study came out at (1) level of age and level of income impacting the level of internet access; (2) but there is no significant difference in education level, age, income, and occupation type in responding to hoax in social media; (3) women are recorded to be more vulnerable to get fooled by hoaxes than men. Women recorded ignoring hoaxes in their social media, they are rarely verified the information that they gained in their smartphones. This research shows that even a professor can be fooled by hoaxes and didn’t have digital literacy higher than high school students. The study stressed out that women are the internet users most vulnerable in facing hoaxes. Therefore, women should be increasing their knowledge in identifying hoaxes in social media.
Study of the impact of objective structured laboratory examination to evaluate students’ practical competencies

ABSTRACT Measurement of multiple competencies of students is getting more emphasis in undergraduate education validating the need for work-ready graduates. We developed the objective structured laboratory examination (OSLE) to measure the practical competencies of final year biomedical science students. This paper analyses the impact of OSLE on students’ practical competencies and the utility of OSLE. A total of 63 students (89%) from two different cohorts (BM1 and BM2) were recruited to give feedback on OSLE using a structured questionnaire under three themes viz., prior learning, administration and feedback. Open feedback was obtained from both faculty and students. Reliability of different components of the questionnaire was established by Cronbach’s α. Correlation between OSLE score and cGPA (cumulative grade point average) of each student was calculated using Pearson correlation coefficient. Cronbach’s α value for all the three domains ranged from 0.6 to0.9. Students’ perception of OSLE was generally positive with a median of 4 in a to 5-point Likert scale (4 = agree). Feedback from students and faculty indicated that OSLE motivated the students to improve their practical skills. Interestingly, there was no correlation between OSLE score and cGPA of the students reiterating the different competency sets used by skill assessment versus knowledge assessment.
Qualität von Putenfleisch : Probleme und Gegenmaßnahmen

The modern turkey hybrids exceed most other poultry species in its fattening and carcass performances. However, the high performance is accompanied by inadequate adaptation of the muscle physiology, which particularly affects the pectoralis muscle and thus the most valuable cut. The changes in muscle physiology are similar to the phenomenon PSE meat which in pork gives rise to considerable yield losses. In both the basis of the problem is the increased diameter of the muscle fibres indicating muscle hypertrophy and resulting in alterations of cell metabolism. In addition pathological phenomena arising in few cases demonstrate that in turkey hybrids the avian stress syndrome is progressing. Apart from the genetically determined susceptibility for quality alterations exogenous factors play an important role. - Contrary to pigs no approach exists in turkeys to eliminate the genetically based antagonism between meat quality and fleshiness. Even a robust breed like Kelly BBB has been subjected to advanced selection towards high performance to an extent that it shows the same variations in quality as the extreme fattening hybrids. Therefore, remedy can be obtained only by measures of the production process. Every stress by loading, transportation and pre-slaughter handling should be avoided. Chilling is an important factor too. The process control based on pH measurements may be an additional instrument. The implementation of lightness measurement (L*) would still require supplementing investigations, even if it is more easily to operate.
Parental Caregiving Burden, Depression, Social Support, and Life Satisfaction: A Multigroup Analysis of Social Support for Parents of Young Children with Brain Lesions

The term social support refers to people’s interpersonal relationships and is a potentially powerful mediator for caregivers’ life satisfaction. This study examined the relationships between parental caregiver burden, depression, social support, and life satisfaction. It compared these relation variables between parents of preschool- and school-age children, as mediator effects of social support may differ across age ranges. Data were used from the Ministry of Health and Welfare of Korea’s research on support services and policies for people with brain lesions. Parental caregivers of preschool- (n = 93) and school-age (n = 91) children participated in this study. A multigroup analysis indicated a significant negative relationship between caregiving burden and depression with social support and parental life satisfaction and a significant positive relation for social support with life satisfaction for the overall group, preschool- and school age. Social support was a mediator for each group; however, the regression weight differed between preschool- and school-age children’s parents. The study confirms the importance of caregivers’ social support and suggests a need for family support strategies that account for children’s ages.
Rivaroxaban Experience at Tertiary Care Centre in Saudi Arabia:A Retrospective Observational Study

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) are significant causes of morbidity and mortality. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are as effective as vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) with a propensity to cause less major bleeding. This study aimed to assess the safety and effectiveness of rivaroxaban in routine clinical practice in a large tertiary referral center in Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: In this study, patients who received rivaroxaban at a tertiary referral hospital were included in this study. All adverse events were recorded, including major bleeding, non-major bleeding events, symptomatic thromboembolic events (deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism) and all-cause death. Results: A total of 509 patients were prescribed rivaroxaban during the study period. The most common indication for rivaroxaban was non-valvular AF (65.3%) and VTE (34.7%). The mean age was 60.4 ± 16.4 years, and 50.8% were female. The median CHA2DS2-Vasc score was 2.1 in patients on rivaroxaban for non-valvular AF. Bleeding occurred in 72 (14.1%) patients, of which 20 (3.9%) had major bleeds. Thrombosis events occurred in 13 (2.5%) patients in the overall cohort. Fourteen (2.7%) patients died during the study, including a case of fatal bleeding secondary to rivaroxaban. Conclusion: This study describes the use of rivaroxaban in a broad patient population in clinical practice in the Middle East. The overall bleeding and thrombosis rates in this study were comparable to those seen in major clinical trials.
A TUTELA NORMATIVA DOS DIREITOS DA PERSONALIDADE FRENTE AOS AVANÇOS DA INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo compreender o contexto social da Inteligência Artificial e o Machine Learning e seus reflexos na sociedade contemporânea. Busca-se ainda, ponderar a necessidade de equilíbrio jurídico para atenuar eventuais efeitos negativos aos direitos da personalidade por meio de normas que direcionem o desenvolvimento sustentável da Inteligência Artificial. O método de pesquisa é o teórico, com análise de doutrinas e projetos de lei sobre o tema, partindo-se de premissas teóricas sobre o tema e extraindo conclusões que possam indicar possíveis caminhos para a resolução da problemática envolvendo o desenvolvimento da Inteligência Artificial e a proteção aos direitos da personalidade.
Vaginal Administration of Contraceptives

While contraceptive drugs have enabled many people to decide when they want to have a baby, more than 100 million unintended pregnancies each year in the world may indicate the contraceptive requirement of many people has not been well addressed yet. The vagina is a well-established and practical route for the delivery of various pharmacological molecules, including contraceptives. This review aims to present an overview of different contraceptive methods focusing on the vaginal route of delivery for contraceptives, including current developments, discussing the potentials and limitations of the modern methods, designs, and how well each method performs for delivering the contraceptives and preventing pregnancy.