Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effect of body mass index on maternal outcome in pregnancy

Background: Maternal body mass index during pregnancy is one of the important parameter which gives us the clue regarding maternal complications. The objectives of this study were to study distribution of antenatal patients in underweight, normal, overweight (and obese) categories according to booking BMI, to examine the association of BMI with obstetric outcomes in singleton pregnancies. Methods: This prospective Study was conducted over a period of 1 year from July 2019 to June 2020 on antenatal women attending OPD in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in LLRM Medical College. The enrolled patients were divided into three equal groups (n=50) according to their BMI. In all the groups obstetric outcome was assessed. Results: In normal BMI group 12% patients had preterm vaginal delivery. While In group of underweight patients 32% patients landed up in preterm delivery which has three times higher incidence. In overweight group 48% patients had caesarean section, while in normal BMI group it is only18% patients i.e. 3 times higher caesarean rate in high BMI group. 10% of patients belonging to normal BMI group needed induction of labor while 26% of patients in overweight group required induction . Thus incidence of induction of labor is more than double in overweight group. While only 16% patients had PPH in normal BMI group, 44% patients had PPH in overweight group i.e. three times higher. The frequency of preeclampsia was 22% in the overweight category and <1% in the normal group. Conclusions: Higher prevalence of complications to the mother when BMI is not in the recommended normal range.
Factors Hindering Quality Performance in Construction Projects: An Empirical Study

Construction industry is crucial for the economy of any country. Learning from failure is important to reach effective quality performance in construction projects. This will, in turn, contribute to the development of the construction industry and the country as a whole. Although quality is an important criterion in the project management success, but it receives less attention than cost and time in project management literature. Moreover, critical success factors (CSFs) are identified more often than critical failure factors (CFFs) in construction literature. Hence, there is still a lack of attention on critical failure factors affecting quality performance in construction projects. Construction industry is full of uncertainties, especially in the current era of COVID-19 Pandemic. This adds to the necessity of studying critical failure factors in construction industry. This study aims to identify the critical factors that have adverse effect on quality performance in construction projects, address their relative importance, and suggest ways to attain good quality performance in construction projects. Based on literature review, an initial list of failure attributes of quality performance in construction projects was prepared. Then it was refined based on suggestions from experienced professionals in the construction industry in the Jordanian context. A questionnaire was distributed to experts in the construction industry. The responses were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The analyses used here are factor analysis and tests of its appropriateness. Using these analyses, the most critical factors that impede quality performance in construction were identified and ranked. The study revealed that the most influencing failure factors are the managerial factor, the culture and environment factor, and the contractor factor.
Etiological factors in triggering non-specific allergic reactions to tuberculin in cattle

Kharkiv Petro Vasylenko National Technical University of Agriculture, Alchevskyh st., 44, Kharkiv, 61002, Ukraine. Tel. : +38-063-712-82-42. E-mail: paliy.andriy@ukr.net Zavgorodnii, A. I. , Pozmogova, S. A. , Kalashnyk, M. V. , Paliy, A. P., Plyuta, L. V. , & Palii, A. P. (2021). Etiological factors in triggering non-specific allergic reactions to tuberculin in cattle. Regulatory Mechanisms in Biosystems, 12(2), 228–233. doi:10.15421/022131
Location and identification of oak wood defect by deep learning

As the value of oak wood increases, it is necessary to think of solutions that help make use as much material as possible during the industrial processing of wood. In order to study the possibilities of efficient use of wood, the specific oak wood features and defects were compiled from images obtained on a scanner prototype. The scanner, based on two TeleDyne Linea line cameras, captured high-quality images at 17,000 by 900 resolution. When the images were marked, two different mask r-cnn models were trained, using the instance segmentation method. The original model (first) contained only the data obtained from the scanner, while the training of the second model used the original images and additional images that were artificially adjusted to expand the data set. New images where generated using keras framework. There were only two data augmentation methods used like “brighten change” and “gaussian noise”. These methods where chosen, because they did not change the object physical location on image. All new images where generated based on labelled images, that way the new images did not need to be relabelled. The original image json file was attached to artificially generated images. By using this method, a lot of marking process time saved. The original model showed an average of 73%, while the second model, which used data augmentation, improves the accuracy of the guess by an average of 16%, reaching an average of ~ 89%. The resulting network model was successful in identifying and localizing problems specific to oak wood.
Influence of the Alternative Sigma Factor RpoN on Global Gene Expression and Carbon Catabolism in <named-content content-type='genus-species'>Enterococcus faecalis</named-content> V583

The alternative sigma factor s 54 has been shown to regulate the expression of a wide array of virulence-associated genes, as well as central metabolism, in bacterial pathogens. In Gram-positive organisms, the s 54 is commonly associated with carbon metabolism. In this study, we show that the Enterococcus faecalis alternative sigma factor s54 (RpoN) and its cognate enhancer binding protein MptR are essential for mannose utilization and are primary contributors to glucose uptake through the Mpt phosphotransferase system. To gain further insight into how RpoN contributes to global transcriptional changes, we performed microarray transcriptional analysis of strain V583 and an isogenic rpoN mutant grown in a chemically defined medium with glucose as the sole carbon source. Transcripts of 340 genes were differentially affected in the rpoN mutant; the predicted functions of these genes mainly related to nutrient acquisition. These differentially expressed genes included those with predicted catabolite-responsive element (cre) sites, consistent with loss of repression by the major carbon catabolite repressor CcpA. To determine if the inability to efficiently metabolize glucose/mannose affected infection outcome, we utilized two distinct infection models. We found that the rpoN mutant is significantly attenuated in both rabbit endocarditis and murine catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI). Here, we examined a ccpA mutant in the CAUTI model and showed that the absence of carbon catabolite control also significantly attenuates bacterial tissue burden in this model. Our data highlight the contribution of central carbon metabolism to growth of E. faecalis at various sites of infection. IMPORTANCE Hospital-acquired infections account for 2 billion dollars annually in increased health care expenses and cause more than 100,000 deaths in the United States alone. Enterococci are the second leading cause of hospital-acquired infections. They form biofilms at surgical sites and are often associated with infections of the urinary tract following catheterization. Nutrient uptake and growth are key factors that influence their ability to cause disease. Our research identified a large set of genes that illuminate nutrient uptake pathways in enterococci. Perturbation of the metabolic circuit reduces virulence in a rabbit endocarditis model, as well as in catheter-associated urinary tract infection in mice. Targeting metabolic pathways that are important in infection may lead to new treatments against multidrug-resistant enterococcal infections.
Running title: BETA-1,3- GLUCANASE INHIBITORS IN BROWN SEAWEED Academy Section: CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Beta-1,3-glucanases are enzymes that hydrolyze beta-1,3-glucans, and they are essential for the metabolism of seaweed, plants and fungi. These enzymes also participate in the digestion of herbivore and fungivore animals. Because of the importance of these enzymes in insects, beta-1,3-glucanase inhibitors may be used for the development of new control strategies against agricultural pests and disease vectors. Beta-1,3-glucanase inhibitors have been described in the brown seaweed Laminaria cichorioides, but were never recorded in Brazilian seaweed species. We evaluated the presence of beta-1,3glucanase inhibitors in samples of Padina gymnospora, Dictyota sp. , Colpomenia sinuosa, and Lobophora sp. , collected in Arraial d’Ajuda (Bahia). Ethanolic or buffer extracts were used in inhibition tests against the beta-1,3-glucanase of Trichoderma sp. Extracts in buffer showed no inhibition, but ethanolic extracts from all species showed different extents of inhibition. Samples from Dictyota sp. and P. gymnospora showed inhibitions above 75% (absolute ethanol) or 50% (ethanol 50%). In summary, extraction with absolute ethanol resulted in better inhibitions, and P. gymnospora showed the higher inhibitions. Brazilian seaweed may be good sources of beta-1,3-glucanase inhibitors for biochemical and physiological studies of these enzymes. Besides that, these molecules show potential for the development of new biotechnological tools for insect control.
Design of cutting device for decapitation of potato shoots

Potatoes are one of the most popular agricultural crops. One of the eco-friendly ways to increase the yield of potatoes is to use the internal potential of the plant, or rather, to artificially redirect the vector of its development. Such methods include a technique called “decapitation”, which consists in stimulating the development of tubers by increasing the area of the leaf surface of the tops. The process of decapitation consists in the mechanical removal of the upper part of the plant in the early stages of its growth. For decapitation of potato shoots it is proposed to use a mechanized device, one of the main elements of which is a rotary cutting device, which has a fairly simple design of the cutting part and the drive. For devices of this type the main factor that affects the cutting process is the speed of the knife. As a result of laboratory studies, it was determined that in order to ensure the free cutting of potato shoots, the knife of the cutting device must have a linear speed of more than 5.5 m·s. The obtained values allowed us to conclude that the main problem when using the cutting device in the potato decapitation device will not be the cut of the shoots, but its interaction with other systems of the device: pneumatic boot lift and disinfection system. To ensure normal joint operation of these systems, it is proposed to use a disk knife with a smooth blade for cutting plants. The possibility of cutting plants with such a device was proved experimentally at a circumferential disk speed of 6 and 18 m·s. It is concluded that in order to achieve a guaranteed cut of shoots with a disc knife it may be necessary to install support elements that exclude bending of the cut part of the plant and to determine the optimal design and technological parameters of the disc knife it is necessary to perform field studies.
13 (2) January 2021 CVJ.pmd

Background: Postoperative cardiac dysfunction is a common cause of mortality and morbidity associated with CABG Surgery. Adenosine enhances tolerance of the myocardium to ischemic arrest. Therefore, the study on adenosine pre-treatment as an adjunct to cardioplegia in patients undergoing CABG will definitely help to provide better myocardial protection for better postoperative
Intradermal Tranexamic Acid With Topical 20% Azelaic Acid

Objective: To compare the efficacy of Intradermal Tranexamic acid and topical 20% Azelaic acid cream in the treatment of melasma. Study Design: Comparative prospective study. Place and Duration of Study: Dermatology department, Combined Military Hospital Peshawar, from Sep 2018 to Mar 2019. Methodology: A total of 116 female patients, at the outpatient department of dermatology at Combined Military Hospital Peshawar, were randomly assigned into two groups; group A (intradermal tranexamic acid) and group B (topical azelaic acid) by lottery method. Patients in group A received intradermal injection, while the participants of group B received topical azelaic acid only, fortnightly for 6 weeks. Melasma area severity index score was calculated for each patient in both groups at the start and at the end of the treatment. Results: The mean Melasma area severity index score in group A (intradermal tranexamic acid) before and at 6 weeks of treatment was 7.10 ± 2.94 and 5.27 ± 2.44, respectively. The mean Melasma area severity index score in group B (topical azelaic acid) before and at 6 weeks of treatment was 7.56 ± 2.57 and 5.76 ± 2.89, respectively. Efficacy of intradermal tranexamic acid, as poor response, good response and excellent response was 27.6%, 41.4% and 31% respectively. While, efficacy of topical azelaic acid group as poor response, good response and excellent response was 62.1%, 20.7% and 17.2% respectively. The difference was statistically significant, (p=0.001). Conclusion: It can be concluded that intradermal tranexamic acid is more effective as compared to topical 20% azelaic acid in the treatment of melasma.
ANTIBIOTICS KNOWLEDGE AND THEIR USES AGAINST VARIOUS DISEASES AMONG THE DORMITORY STUDENTS OF A RESIDENTIAL UNIVERSITY IN BANGLADESH: A PILOT STUDY

Aim and objective: The study attempts to investigate the knowledge and actual condition of antibiotic uses among university students to get rid from different infectious diseases. Methods: The study was conducted in a residential dormitory of a public university of Bangladesh. About 145 (n=145) students took part in the study which was conducted in January, 2020. Data were collected on the basis of a questionnaire made of basic questions about antibiotics and its resistance. Results: Among 145 students, 94.5% previously known about antibiotic which is impressive but a vast majority (46.4%) had no idea about antibiotic resistance and 51% did not know anything what will happen if bacteria become resistant to antibiotics which is alarming. It was found that the most used antibiotic was Azithromycin (46.4%), whereas amoxicillin (40%) was second highest. Those antibiotics were used to treat mostly fever (63.4%), various infections (31%), cold cough (25.4%), diarrhea(15.5%) irritable bowel syndrome (9.9%) etc. Most students (83.7%) used antibiotics as per doctor’s prescription. About 50% students had knowledge about antibiotic course and resistance which was evaluated by simple yes/no question. Conclusion: This work highlights the basic statistics of the knowledge about antibiotics use and abuse among the students of a residential dormitory of a public University of Bangladesh.
Tubercles in cattle carcasses and risk behaviours for zoonotic tuberculosis transmission among workers in a municipal slaughterhouse

Prevalence of zoonotic tuberculosis in livestock in Nigeria contributes substantially to TB incidence among the population at risk. This study sought for tubercles in cattle carcasses and assessed knowledge and risk behaviours for zoonotic tuberculosis transmission among workers in Ikpa slaughter, Nsukka, Nigeria. Tubercle samples collected during meat inspection of 420 cattle carcasses were subjected to Ziehl Neelson stain. Questionnaire was issued to 50 slaughterhouse workers and data generated analysed with STATA 12 at p<α (0.05). The results showed 0.71% (3/420) prevalence of tubercles that translated to 0.79% (3/382), 0.81% (3/372), 0.79% (2/379) among the males, adults and White Fulani breeds, respectively. Among the respondents, 64% (32/50) had good knowledge of the disease. Knowledge of ZTB was significantly associated with level of education (P<0.05). Practices that expose to zoonotic tuberculosis infection were found among 48% of the participants. Practices that expose to the infection was found to be significantly associated with the level of education (P<0.05). Tubercles were prevalent in cattle carcasses in Ikpa slaughterhouse. Workers in the place need in-depth enlightenment on ZTB and its modes of transmission to reduce human exposure to the disease.
Labour productivity in the sustainable development of wood-based industry: A case for the European Union countries

Labour productivity is one of the key factors determining the wood-based industry development and competitiveness. This study assessed the importance of human resources and labour productivity in the furniture sector in the European Union (EU) countries. A cluster analysis and multivariate linear ordering analysis were conducted. The EU15, especially Germany, Denmark, and United Kingdom, demonstrate a higher labour productivity and offer even four-fold higher wages to the employees than some EU13 countries. It results in a relatively high share of labour costs in the production. However, in some countries of Central and Eastern Europe, the importance of furniture production for the national economy and the job market was high. To maintain the sustainable development of the EU market, decreasing the regional differences is essential. Additionally, the existing competitive advantage of selected EU13 countries resulting from relatively low labour costs can be insufficient to maintain the current rate of production growth and furniture exports. The results of the study provide a precious source of information for entrepreneurs, managers, and government. They will help the production enterprises identify the areas to be made more efficient by taking important decisions to enhance competitiveness and design the future path of sustainable furniture sector development.
A Review on Freshwater Fish Diversity of India and Concept of DNA Barcoding in Fish Identification

Biodiversity is a term that refers to the variety and variability of life on earth. It includes variation among genes, species and functional traits. Among life forms, it is commonly measured in terms of richness, evenness and heterogeneity (Cardinale et al., 2012). Noss (1990) recognized composition, structure and function as main attributes of biodiversity and bolstered those attributes hierarchically into nested form by including other organization levels: regional landscape, community-ecosystem, population species and genetic. Biodiversity can be measured as to genetic diversity, species characteristics (individuality, number and accumulation), biotic communities, their processes and structure (Press & Delong, 2002). An ecosystem that has rich biodiversity provides more ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT Article History: Received: Feb. 22, 2021 Accepted: March 30, 2021 Online: June 25, 2021 _______________
Basi requirements for visual evoked potentials

These guidelines have been approved by the Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring QualityControl Committee of the Korean Neurological Association, the Korean Neurological Association, the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine, the Korean Society of Clinical Neurophysiology, the Korean Association of EMG Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and the Korean Society of Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring.
Research Paper: Comparing the Effects of Emotion-focused Couple Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Marital Conflict and Emotion Regulation

1. Department of Mental Health, School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health (Tehran Institute of Psychiatry), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. 2. Department of Clinical Psychology, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. 3. Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Psychology, Roudehen Branch, Islamic Azad University, Roudehen, Iran. 4. Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Psychology, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran.
Premium price for natural preservatives in wine: a discrete choice experiment

Th e South African wine industry has recently launched the world’s fi rst ‘no sulphite added’ wine made from indigenous Rooibos & Honeybush toasted wood chips. Th is wood chip contains antioxidant properties known to protect wine from oxidation. On the other hand, SO2 as a preservative, is oft en perceived by wine consumers as causing headaches and migraines. Diff erentiated wines based on their SO2 content may be a profi table marketing avenue for the struggling industry. We interviewed more than 600 wine consumers to investigate their perceptions of wine preservatives and preference for several wine attributes. Specifi cally, we use discrete choice experiments to elicit willingness to pay for the innovative alternative based on Rooibos & Honeybush wood chips. In addition to wine preservatives, we also examine consumers’ preferences for organic wine attributes and wine quality measured by a 100-point quality score and cost. Based on the results from the mixed logit model, we fi nd that consumers are willing to pay an additional €3.53 (R56.48) per bottle of wine with natural Rooibos & Honeybush wood chips, while they are ready to pay €1.22 (R19.52) more for organic wine and €0.10 (R1.60) for each point on the quality score. Consumer preferences are not statistically diff erent between red and white wine but diff er considerably across consumers. In particular, those who believe SO2 in wine causes headaches are willing to pay at least three times more for replacing sulphur-based preservatives with a natural one. Marketing implications are off ered for the wine industry.
A Study on Middle School Students’ Perceptions on Remote English Learning During COVID-19

The world has experienced an unprecedented era for education being conducted online due to COVID-19. Thus, this study explored South Korea’s middle school students’ perception of emergent remote English learning (EREL) in terms of satisfaction, interest, self-directed learning, achievement, and interaction during the pandemic. Valid data from 263 participants were collected from the survey conducted in Seoul and Gyeonggi area. SPSS was used to conduct descriptive analysis, frequency analysis, and an independent sample t-test. This study’s findings showed that participants are generally satisfied with EREL because of convenience, a sufficient amount of material covered, the possibility of self-paced learning, and a high level of interaction between teachers. Participants also revealed a high level of interest in EREL because of the contents provided through multimedia and added that they were able to enhance their abilities to use mobile devices through EREL. However, participants responded that EREL lowered their concentration in class due to the lack of interaction with their peers, decreasing their interest in the learning process. Thus, the quality of EREL must be enhanced for them to focus more on learning through carefully designed courses that include collaborative activities, interesting learning materials, and an appropriate assessment approach for EREL.