Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Growth and production potential of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.) as influenced by intercropping and integrated nutrient management

A field experiment was conducted during the rainy season of 2010-11 at Varanasi to evaluate the production potential of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L. Mill sp.) in intercropping with different fertility levels. The pigeonpea+urdbean intercropping system exhibited its superiority by recording higher growth attribute i.e. plant height (231.22 cm plant-1), no. of branches (18.20 plant-1), dry matter accumulation (213.25 g plant-1), LAI (3.45), yield attribute i.e. no. of pods (135.57 plant-1), no. of grain (4.06 pod-1), Test weight (106.07g), and yield i.e. grain yield (1792.29 kg ha-1) and stalk yield (7614.97 kg ha-1). Application of 100% recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF)+2.5t VC fertility level recorded its superiority by recording higher growth attribute i.e. plant height (232.42 cm plant-1), no. of branch (19.07 plant-1), dry matter accumulation (214.65 g plant-1), LAI (3.62) and yield attributes i.e. no. of pods (141.42 plant-1), no. of grain (4.13 pod-1) and test weight (108.22 g) and yield i.e. grain yield (1831.82 kg ha-1), and stalk yield (8221.61 kg ha-1) over all fertility levels. In the cultivation of long duration crops, the short duration crop may be used as intercrop to generate additional income for farmersâ€™ and INM practices also reduce cost of fertilizer as well as environmental pollution.
Nutritional and environmental risk factors for breast cancer: a case-control study

AIMS: To investigate the associations between breast cancer diagnosis and nutritional and environmental factors in women from Northeast Brazil. METHODS: A case-control study included women evaluated in two hospitals specialized in cancer treatment. The case group was composed by women with breast cancer whose data were obtained during the hospitalization period for surgical treatment of the disease. The control group was selected in the same hospitals excluding the oncology ward. The following risk factors were investigated: household environmental sanitation, breastfeeding history, social class, smoking exposition, alcohol consumption and family history of cancer. A food frequency questionnaire was completed by the subjects and an evaluation of anthropometric nutritional status was made. Comparison for quantitative variables was performed using independent t-test or Mann-Whitney test. Chi-square or Fisher's exact test were used to compare categorical variables. The estimated risk associated with consumption of nutrients and food groups was assessed by OR, with a 95% confidence interval. In order to assess the effect of possible confounding factors such as excess weight or excessive caloric intake, a multivariate analysis was performed with the variables with p 88cm were more prevalent in the case group (OR=2.70, 95%CI 1.28-5.70 and OR=3.10, 95%CI 1.46-6.56, respectively). Regular consumption of ultra-processed foods was identified as a risk factor for breast cancer (adjusted OR=2.35, 95%CI 1.08-5.12). CONCLUSIONS: Higher consumption of ultra-processed food, presence of overweight or obesity, waist circumference ≥88 cm, poor sanitation, and family history of cancer were risk factors for breast cancer in this sample of women living in Rio Grande do Norte state, Brazil.
Ocean chlorophyll response to two types of El Niño events in an ocean-biogeochemical coupled model

Based on a long-term simulation of an ocean-biogeochemical coupled model, we investigate the biogeochemical response to the two types of El Nino events, a Cold Tongue (CT)-El Nino and a Warm Pool (WP)-El Nino, in which a local maximum of anomalous sea surface temperature (SST) is located in the eastern and central tropical Pacific. Our model is able to reasonably simulate the characteristics of the biological variables in a way comparable to the observations. During the developing period, anomalous low chlorophyll appears in the eastern Pacific, while it appears in the central Pacific in the WP-El Nino. The difference in the spatial-temporal response of chlorophyll for the two types of El Nino events is mainly due to the eastward zonal advection of upper ocean currents, which plays a role in bringing nutrient-poor water from the western Pacific. During the decaying period of the WP-El Nino, anomalous high chlorophyll appears concurrently with anomalous low SST in the eastern Pacific. Conversely, anomalous high chlorophyll appears in the central Pacific prior to the decaying period of the CT-El Nino. In particular, the anomalous low sea level from the northwestern Pacific shifts to the southern equatorial region during the decaying period of the CT-El Nino. This drives anticyclonic boundary currents which enhance the Equatorial Undercurrent, playing a role in the supply of nutrients to the central equatorial Pacific, resulting in an increase in chlorophyll concentration in the same region.
Fundamentals of vertical density profile formation in wood composites. Part II. Methodology of vertical density formation under dynamic conditions.

The vertical density profile or density distribution through the panel thickness has been identified as one of the important panel characteristics that correlates well with strength and physical properties of wood-based composite panels. We have studied the fundamentals of oriented strandboard (OSB) vertical density profile formation during hot-pressing. Experimental results are from the in-situ density measuring system installed on our laboratory hot-press. Results indicate that the vertical density profile of OSB is formed from a combination of actions that occur both during consolidation and also after the press has reached final position (i.e., thickness). We propose a methodology to describe the formation of the density profile into two periods and five stages. The consolidation period is the time of consolidation until the press reaches final position and contains two stages. The adjusting period is the time after the press has reached final position and continues until the culmination of the cycle. The adjusting period contains three stages. The resulting density profile is influenced by both periods and all five stages. The vertical density profile results from the combined effects of many process variables, but basically occurs from the effects of furnish moisture conditions, mat structure and the pressing environment. During pressing the mat is always in an unsteady state, and internal mat temperature, moisture content distribution, vapor pressure, layer density, and compaction stress are all related to the pressing operation. The unsteady state of the mat during the early stages of pressing may result in poor bonding strength development throughout the mat.
Functional outcome of displaced proximal humerus fractures treated conservatively versus open reduction internal fixation with locking compression plate

Introduction: The field of orthopedic surgery has been in the vanguard in creating new information, establishing new principles of treatment and solving both new and old problems of musculoskeletal system. Fractures of proximal humerus are still unsolved fractures in many ways. The indication for surgical management continues to be modified. Fixation techniques are myriad and none is ideal for all cases. Materials and Methods: Total of 34 cases of two parts, three parts and four parts fractures of proximal humerus were admitted included in the study after fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria. Detailed clinical history, local and neurological examination was done. Results: Out of 34 patients who were included in this study 16 were treated conservatively and 18 surgically by open reduction internal fixation with locking compression plate. The two treatment groups were comparable with regard to age, gender and type of fracture. In surgical group two 2 part fractures had moderate constant score and two good, six 3 part fracture had good constant score and three poor constant score while two 4 part fracture had poor constant score and three good. In the conservative group two 2 part fracture had moderate constant score and one good, in 3 parts one had poor, four moderate and four good constant scores, in 4 parts all had poor constant scores. Conclusion: This study explains that a locking plate for the treatment of proximal humerus fractures uniformly leads to a satisfactory functional outcome over long term follow up in most of the patients. Although the results are poorer in old aged individuals with osteoporosis, they are nevertheless better than those achieved with non locking plates.
Reproductive desires and intentions among HIV-infected individuals in Chennai, India.

Despite the personal and cultural importance of childbearing in India, limited information exists on the extent of childbearing desires and intentions among HIV-infected individuals in this setting. The purpose of this study was to measure the extent of childbearing desires among HIV-infected individuals in Chennai, India, thereby testing the hypothesis that HIV significantly influences the desire to have children. Three hundred HIV-infected individuals were interviewed about childbearing desires and intentions during routine visits for HIV care at an HIV specialty care clinic in Chennai, South India. Sixteen percent of participants expressed desire for childbearing, and 9% expressed intention to have children in the future. Desire for children was associated with childlessness (OR 7.38, 95% CI 3.18-17.15), longer time since diagnosis with HIV (OR 2.187, 95% CI 1.511-5.511), and absence of financial concerns about bearing children (OR 3.81, 95% CI 1.77-8.21). Childbearing desires decreased with increasing age (OR 0.922, 95% CI 0.87-0.98). Childbearing desires were not associated with measures of disease progression. The most frequently cited concerns about childbearing among participants were the potential of infecting the infant (71%) followed by the burden of the participant’s own illness (49%). Thirty-five percent of participants reported lack of knowledge about reducing transmission of HIV for couples trying to conceive. Although 84% of the cohort expressed no desire for childbearing, nearly half (48%) of those without desire stated that in the absence of HIV infection they would desire and or intend to have children. When compared with individuals who desired children regardless of HIV infection, these individuals were more inclined to have at least one child already, resided in the state of Andhra Pradesh, had known their diagnosis for a
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Numerical dispersion and stability analysis of the FDTD technique in lossy dielectrics

Two different extensions of the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method for the treatment of lossy dielectrics are considered: the time-average (TA) and the time-forward (TF) difference schemes. An analytical study of the stability properties and numerical dispersion of these schemes is presented. The stability analysis is based on the Von Neumann (Fourier series) method, while the numerical dispersion properties are established in terms of the numerical permittivity of discrete lossy dielectrics. The analytical stability limits are compared with those obtained numerically in previous works. The accuracy of the two schemes is compared by computing the reflection coefficient of a lossy dielectric slab.
miRNA-Seq identifies a serum miRNA panel , which combined with APRI can detect and monitor liver disease in paediatric Cystic Fibrosis by

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Periodic Medical Checkup: Knowledge and Practice in a Community in South West Nigeria

Introduction Most individuals in Nigeria pay little attention to health issues and accord little or no priority to medical check-up. This study was conducted to determine the knowledge and practice of periodic medical check-up in south west Nigeria. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 231 respondents in Owo, Ondo State, South West Nigeria. A structured interviewer administered questionnaire was used and data was analyzed using SPSS version 21. Respondents with 2 and above positive response to questions on medical check-up were regarded as having it frequently. Association between categorical variables were explored using chi square, Level of significance was set at 5%. Results The mean age of the respondents was 52.4±17.9 years, 60.2% were females and 80.6% were married. About 62% (144) have ever heard of periodic medical check-up, 79% (114) of those who have heard had ever had it done and only 48.2% among those who had ever done it had frequent medical check-up. A statistically significant proportion of respondents who were 60 years and above (54.8%) had frequent medical check-up compared to 23.1% of respondents who were less than or equal to 40 years (p=0.014). Conclusions Effort is needed in ensuring that periodic medical check-up is encouraged. There is a need to study the factors associated with the uptake of medical check-up among the study population.
Human adipose tissue e derived mesenchymal stromal cells promote

Background aims. Mesenchymal stromal cells hold special interest for cell-based therapy because of their tissue-regenerative and immunosuppressive abilities. B-cell involvement in chronic inflammatory and autoimmune pathologies makes them a desirable target for cell-based therapy. Mesenchymal stromal cells are able to regulate B-cell function; although the mechanisms are little known, they imply cell-to-cell contact. Methods. We studied the ability of human adipose tissueederived mesenchymal stromal cells (ASCs) to attract B cells. Results. We show that ASCs promote B-cell migration through the secretion of chemotactic factors. Inflammatory/innate signals do not modify ASC capacity to mediate B-cell motility and chemotaxis. Analysis of a panel of B cellerelated chemokines showed that none of them appeared to be responsible for B-cell motility. Other ASC-secreted factors able to promote cell motility and chemotaxis, such as the cytokine interleukin-8 and prostaglandin E2, did not appear to be implicated. Conclusions. We propose that ASC promotion of B-cell migration by undefined secreted factors is crucial for ASC regulation of B-cell responses.
The Language situation among the Circassians of Jordan

In this paper, we examine the language situation among the Circassians of Jordan within the framework of previous theories on language maintenance and shift as proposed by Fishman. The study investigates factors influencing the sample responses toward importance and usefulness of the Arabic and Circassian languages. Convenience sample include 100 subject selected by five in group persons. Data collected by means of a questionnaire developed and used by previous investigators. Results indicate that Arabic is used by the respondents for various functions and Circasssian is used in very restricted social domains. Evidence is represented that the overwhelming majority of the Circassians agree that it is important for them to speak in both Arabic as a means of communication, and Circassian as an important symbol of their identity. These results indicate that the Circassians of Jordan are experiencing a process of language shift which appears to be in its initial position, as most of them appear to be less proficient in their language. They also indicate that the younger generation (forty years or below) of Circassians show a stronger tendency toward shifting their speech than the older generation (forty years or above).
The Impact of Institutional Ownership on Dividend Policy in Pakistan

The purpose of the paper is to study the effect of institutional ownership on dividend policy. In order to study the affect of institutional ownerships on dividend policy the institutional owners are segregated as joint stock companies, foreign companies, insurance companies, banks, modarabas and mutual funds. Total 104 firms listed at Karachi Stock Exchange for a period of eight years were taken as sample for analysis. Fixed effect model of panel data regression is used for finding the relationship between institutional ownership and dividend policy. The results show that joint stock companies’ ownership, foreign companies’ ownership and insurance companies’ ownership have positive and significant effect on dividend payment due to their high percentage of shares in Pakistani firms and having strong influence on decision making power of the firms’ managers. Banks, modarabas and mutual funds ownerships show no significant relation with dividend payment. The results suggest that firms can attract big institutional owners through growth in their dividend payment which will be helpful for them to get shareholder confidence along with improvement in firm’s performance and high market capitalization.
Predictors of students' self-esteem: The importance of body self-perception and exercise

The goal of this study was to explore the predictive validity of physical self-efficacy, social physique anxiety, and physical activity in the self-esteem of students, as well as to investigate potential gender differences. The Rosenberg's Self-Esteem Scale (SES), Physical Self-Efficacy Scale (PSES), Social Physique Anxiety Scale (SPAS), and a short questionnaire about physical activity were administered to a sample of 232 university students. The overall results show that students are moderately physically active (on the average, 2.75 times per week), have moderately high selfesteem and physical self-efficacy and lower social physique anxiety. No gender differences were detected in self-esteem. In other variables, gender differences are significant and mostly in favour of males. The analyses showed that self-esteem correlated positively with physical self-efficacy and physical activity, and negatively with social physique anxiety. The regression analyses indicated that physical selfefficacy, social physique anxiety and female gender were significant predictors of self-esteem. Physical activity was not a significant predictor of self-esteem. Future studies should investigate the relations of body self-perceptions, physical exercise, and domain-specific self-esteem.
THE ASYMMETRIC EFFECTS OF OIL PRICE SHOCKS

In this paper we investigate the effects of oil price uncertainty and its asymmetry on real economic activity in the United States, in the context of a bivariate vector autoregression with GARCH-in-mean errors. The model allows for the possibilities of spillovers and asymmetries in the variance–covariance structure for real output growth and the change in the real price of oil. Our measure of oil price uncertainty is the conditional variance of the oil price–change forecast error. We isolate the effects of volatility in the change in the price of oil and its asymmetry on output growth and employ simulation methods to calculate generalized impulse response functions and volatility impulse response functions to trace the effects of independent shocks on the conditional means and the conditional variances, respectively, of the variables. We find that oil price uncertainty has a negative effect on output, and that shocks to the price of oil and its uncertainty have asymmetric effects on output.
Natural resources and institutions : the “ natural resources curse ” revisited

The present paper deals with the role of political authorities and institutions in explaining growth failures. We aim to search answers for three related questions: is there a natural resources curse? Are all types of natural resources exposed to a curse? Can good institutions, measured by a single indicator, avoid this “curse”? Although the estimates presented are supportive of negative relation between growth and relative resources abundance, and of the idea that good institutions enhance growth, our investigation do not demonstrated that if the curse exists it only appears in countries with inferior institutions. So, the key conclusion is that there is no justification for the pessimistic conviction that certain countries will remain caught up in a low growth trap constrained with institutions that impede their growth. At the international level, the main policy implication is that, the support to countries with a high share of natural resources in its exports should be directed towards improving specific areas of control fault, such as public budget and improving organizational systems, rather than imposing on aid-recipient countries wide-ranging global governance measures, that are usually measured by a cross-section general used, but subjective, index.
Growth performance and immunological response to Newcastle disease vaccinations of broiler chickens fed lysine supplemented diets

The effect of supplementing varying concentration levels of dietary lysine on growth performance and immune response to Newcastle disease (ND) vaccinations of broiler chickens was assessed. A total number of 180 day-old broiler chicks of mixed sex were used for the experiment. The birds were divided into 4 treatments (Treatment A, B, C and D), in which each treatment was replicated 3 times with 15 birds per replicate. Diet A was the control diet that was not supplemented with dietary lysine and diet B contained the recommended level of lysine by National Research Council (NRC) standards of 1.12%, while diets C and D both contained 1.13 and 1.14% lysine which is 10 and 15% increment of the NRC requirements, respectively. The result of the statistical analysis showed that there was significant difference (P ≤ 0.05) among the various dietary treatments for feed intake, weight gain, final body weight and feed conversion ratio. Birds fed diet C had the highest final body weight (2.16 kg), total weight gain (2.12 kg) and feed intake (3.11 kg) while birds fed diet A had the best feed conversion ratio (1.37). The immunological response to ND vaccinations showed that birds fed diet C had the highest mean antibody titre values while those fed diet A with no lysine supplemented in their diets had the lowest antibody titre values. The haematological parameter was only significantly (P ≤ 0.05) different for erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), mean cell volume (MCV), mean cell haemoglobin (MCH) and mean cell haemoglobin concentration (MCHC). It was concluded that supplementing lysine above NRC requirement at the inclusion rates used in this study had significant effect on performance characteristics and immune response in broiler chickens.