Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Determination of the Order of Amino acid Limitation in Slaughterhouse Poultry by-product Meal in African catfish diet by Amino acid Addition Assay

An 8-week feeding trial was carried-out to more clearly establish and compare the order of amino acids (AAs) limitation in Slaughterhouse Poultry by-product (SPB) using AA addition assays in African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) diets. Seven isonitrogenous (40% crude protein) diets were formulated. Control diet (fish meal; FM) without amino acid supplementation contained 40% of FM and 20% of SBM which contribute 28% and 9.40% of crude protein, respectively, and formulated to meet all known nutrient requirements of catfish based on nutrient requirement values proposed by the NRC (2011). Diet 2 (SPB) contained SPB as the sole animal protein without amino acid supplementation. The SPB diet was individually supplemented in the other five diets with 1.2%Lys (SPB), 0.4%Met (SPB), 0.1%Try (SPB), 1.2%Arg (SPB) and a combination of 1.2%Lys+0.4%Met+0.1%Trp+1.2%Arg (SPB). Final weight of the fish fed FM diet increased 5 fold, while the group fed SPB and SPB increased 3 fold, respectively. However, fish weight fed diets SPB, SPB SPB, and SPB were duplicated at the end of the experiment. The least FCR value of 1.20 was obtained for group fed FM which produced the best growth performance followed by group fed SPB and SPB (1.52 and 1.66, respectively). Significant difference was observed for protein efficiency ratio (PER) of all experimental diets. Among the SPB diets used in the present study, the fish fed SPB and SPB had significantly (P<0.05) higher final body weight, WG, FI, FCR, SGR, PER, PR and ER than those of the groups fed diets SPB, SPB, SPB and SPB. In this study, Lysine was found to be the first-limiting AA in SPB and deficiencies in African catfish performance were ameliorated by supplementing a 100% replacement diet with sufficient Lysine to match levels in a hypothetical diet in which all protein (40%) was provided by African catfish.
Job engagement and work outcomes in a cognitively demanding context

Purpose – Job engagement has attracted much attention recently. However, very little research distinguishes between how the context may affect different engagement dimensions differently. Based on a theory of resource exhaustion, the purpose of this paper is to focus on a cognitively demanding work context in order to explore variations in effect of different engagement dimension and different expatriate work outcomes. Design/methodology/approach – The authors use survey results from 102 expatriate academics in Singapore to study the relations between job engagement and expatriate work outcomes. Contrary to most studies, the authors examine physical, emotional, and cognitive engagement separately. Findings – The authors found that for expatriate academics, the different dimensions of job engagement have different relationships with work outcomes such that physical engagement and emotional engagement are positively associated with various work outcomes while cognitive engagement is negatively related or no.
Supplementation of natural tannins as an alternative to formaldehyde in urea and melamine formaldehyde resins used in MDF production.

The aim of this study was to evaluate some mechanical and physical properties of medium density fi berboards (MDF) made from different adhesive types. Five panel types were made from mixtures of tannin (T) to urea formaldehyde (UF) and tannin to melamine formaldehyde (MF), TUF10%, TUF20%, MF, TMF10% and TMF20%, respectively. Besides, the effect of press temperatures (170 and 180 °C) on the curing of the formulations was studied. Some mechanical properties (modulus of rupture, modulus of elasticity and internal bond strength), physical properties (thickness swelling and water absorption) and formaldehyde emission of the resulting panels were determined. The incorporation of tannin decreases the formaldehyde emission of the panels. However, fl exural properties and internal bond strength decreased with increasing tannin ratio. The results indicated that panels can be manufactured using tannin up to 10 % in UF resin without falling below the minimum EN Standard requirements of mechanical properties for general purpose MDF panels.
A study of domestic pigs, wilds suids and ticks as reservoirs for African swine fever virus in Uganda

As the world’s population increases the need for food and good protein sources grows, especially in development countries like Uganda. The pig production is growing rapidly in Uganda and is not only a source of food but also an important income for many people living in the rural areas. African Swine Fever (ASF) is a contagious viral disease, which can cause up to 100% mortality among domestic pigs. This disease is endemic in Uganda and causes major economical and personal losses for farmers whom it affects directly or indirectly. Outbreaks occur every now and then, and in most cases the source of the infection is unknown. To better understand the dynamics of the disease, and sources of new infections, the aims of this study were to study different possible reservoirs for ASF (domestic pigs, wild suids and Ornithodoros ticks), and also to estimate the prevalence in one district, Rakai, in Southern Uganda, where pig production is an important source of income for the rural community. Another aim was to investigate the spatial behavior of a small number of bushpigs, to understand the interaction between these wild suids and their domestic relatives. Do they ever get in contact and thereby have the possibility to transfer ASFV from one another? DNA from African swine fever virus (ASFV) was found by PCR in nine of 239 domestic pigs with no clinical signs and in three out of four sampled soft ticks (Ornithodoros porcinus). Antibodies against ASFV were found in two of four sampled bushpigs, the only warthog sampled in the study and in five of the 239 domestic pigs, using a commercially available ELISA. Three of the PCR positive pigs were borderline cases on the ELISA. GPS readings of the movement of the bushpigs indicated possible interface with the domestic pigs. Conclusions made from this study are that domestic pigs, bushpigs, warthogs and soft ticks can act as reservoirs for ASFV. Domestic pigs and bushpigs can interact. The prevalence of ASFV in Rakai was 3.3% while the seroprevalence was 2.1%. The most important finding was the subclinical, ASFV positive pigs.
Green supply chain management in China: pressures, practices and performance

Purpose – Green supply chain management (GSCM) has emerged as a key approach for enterprises seeking to become environmentally sustainable. This paper aims to evaluate and describe GSCM drivers, practices and performance among various Chinese manufacturing organizations.Design/methodology/approach – Based on a literature review, four propositions are put forward. An empirical study using survey research was completed. The survey questionnaire was designed with 54 items using literature and industry expert input. An exploratory factor analysis was conducted to derive groupings of GSCM pressures, practice and performance from the survey data which included 314 responses. A categorical and descriptive nature of the results is then presented with an evaluation and comparative analysis with previous research findings.Findings – Chinese enterprises have increased their environmental awareness due to regulatory, competitive, and marketing pressures and drivers. However, this awareness has not been translated int.
Opening the Black Box: From an Individual Bias to Portfolio Performance

We suggest an experimental design that can help opening the black box of investor behavior by documenting a channel of how biases affect portfolio performance. We study two of the most important investor biases (overreaction and overconfidence), show how they are related, and analyze their consequences for portfolio choice and resulting portfolio performance in a controlled experimental setting with 104 participants. The main innovation of our study is that we go beyond just documenting a correlation between overconfidence on the one hand and investor behavior as well as resulting portfolio performance on the other hand. We empirically identify the precise channel (overreaction) which is proposed by some models. We find that subjects overreact on average, i.e. forecasts are too optimistic after positive signals and too pessimistic after negative signals. Furthermore, there is greater overreaction when subjects are more overconfident. Moreover, overreaction is related to risk taking in a portfolio choice task thereby adversely affecting portfolio efficiency.
Titan airglow spectra from Cassini Ultraviolet Imaging Spectrograph (UVIS): EUV analysis

We present the first UV airglow observations of Titan's atmosphere by the Ultraviolet Imaging Spectrograph (UVIS) on Cassini. Using one spectral channel in the EUV from 561–1182 Å and one in the FUV from 1115–1913 Å, UVIS observed the disk on 13 December, 2004 at low solar activity. The EUV spectrum consists of three band systems of N2 (b 1∏u, b′ 1∑u+, c4′ 1∑u+ → X 1∑g+), while the FUV spectrum consists of one (a 1∏g → X 1∑g+). Both the EUV and FUV spectra contain many N I and N II multiplets that are produced primarily by photodissociative ionization. Spectral intensities of the N2 c4′ 1∑u+(v′ = 0) → X 1∑g+(v″ = 0–2) progression from 950–1010 Å are resolved for the first time. The UVIS observations reveal that the c4′ 1∑u+(0) → X 1∑g+ (0) vibrational band near 958 Å is weak and undetectable, and that N I multiplets near 953.2 and 964.5 Å are present instead. Magnetospheric particle excitation may be weak or sporadic, since the nightside EUV spectrum on this orbit shows no observable nitrogen emission features and only H Ly‐β.
Bacterial Wetwood Detection in Fagus grandifolia and Prunus serotina Sapwood using a Conducting Polymer Electronic-nose Device

New electronic gas-detection methods were developed and tested for the diagnosis of bacterial wetwood disease in Fagus grandifolia (American beech) and Prunus serotina (black cherry) using a Conducting Polymer (CP)-type electronic nose (e-nose), the Aromascan A32S, based on detection of headspace volatile microbial and plant metabolites derived from sapwood. Diagnostic application-specific aroma signature patterns (profile databases), derived from e-nose analysis of known healthy and wetwood-infected sapwood cores of each hardwood tree species, were used to develop an aroma database library. The library was used as known references to screen aroma profiles of sapwood cores for the presence of wetwood in unknown samples. The Aromascan A32S e-nose effectively distinguished between headspace volatiles from tree cores of different wood types, correctly identifying them at frequencies ranging from 92.3-100%. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Quality Factor (QF) statistical values indicated the relatedness and significance of differences between headspace volatiles from aroma classes of each sample type. Significant differences were found between the aroma profiles of healthy vs. wetwood-infected sapwood of American beech and black cherry, and greater differences occurred between headspace wood volatiles released from healthy sapwoods of the two species. Keywords-artificial olfaction; disease diagnosis; electronic aroma detection; volatile organic compounds
Teacher Performance Appraisal: More about Performance or Development?

Given that “teacher appraisal can be a key lever for increasing the focus on teaching quality” (OECD, 2013b, p.9) and that many reforms in the past have failed (Kleinhenz & Ingvarson, 2004), an understanding of the various aspects of successful performance appraisal is essential. The literature has begun to refer to a number of factors that support the development of an effective performance and development system. This paper discusses some of the key research connected with teacher performance appraisal, including aspects and outcomes and points to the need for a better understanding of how they are connected to bigger ideas. Highlighting the importance of an enhanced understanding of performance appraisal as a discursive approach to building teaching quality, this paper identifies elements that need further research if we are to grasp the implications of performance appraisal.
DEEP ENSEMBLE BAYESIAN ACTIVE LEARNING : ADRESSING

In image classification tasks, the ability of deep convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to deal with complex image data has proved to be unrivalled. Deep CNNs, however, require large amounts of labeled training data to reach their full potential. In specialized domains such as healthcare, labeled data can be difficult and expensive to obtain. One way to alleviate this problem is to rely on active learning, a learning technique that aims to reduce the amount of labelled data needed for a specific task while still delivering satisfactory performance. We propose a new active learning strategy designed for deep neural networks. This method improves upon the current state-of-the-art deep Bayesian active learning method, which suffers from the mode collapse problem. We correct for this deficiency by making use of the expressive power and statistical properties of model ensembles. Our proposed method manages to capture superior data uncertainty, which translates into improved classification performance. We demonstrate empirically that our ensemble method yields faster convergence of CNNs trained on the MNIST and CIFAR-10 datasets.
Accelerated storage testing of freeze-dried Pseudomonas fluorescens BTP1, BB2 and PI9 strains

Freeze-dried cultures of Pseudomonas fluorescens are used in agriculture and microbiological industry. However, P. fluorescens is very susceptible to damage during freeze-drying and subsequent storage and it would be useful to increase culture viability during storage. The viability of freeze-dried P. fluorescens strains (BTP1, PI9 and BB2) was evaluated by using the Arrhenius model. This model was described by measuring the reaction rate constants (D or k) and temperature sensitivity of rate constant (z or Ea). The freeze-dried P. fluorescens strains were stored in glass tubes at 60, 37 and 4°C for 8 h, 28 days and two months, respectively. D value decreased or k increased with an increase of the storage temperature. By comparing their decimal reduction time (D), we observed that BB2 strain was more resistant than BTP1 and PI9 at 37 and 60°C. The activation energy of all P. fluorescens strains were not significantly different and thermal inactivation may occur by the same mechanism. Thus, it was possible to compare rate constants of survival for the freeze-dried P. fluorescens strains. These results will be useful to the development of improved reference materials and samples held in culture collections. Key words : Arrhenius model, accelerated storage testing (AST), freeze-drying, storage stability.
Hydrological Assessment and Water Quality Characteristics of Chini Lake, Pahang, Malaysia

The purpose of this study was to assess the hydrological properties and water quality characteristics of Chini Lake in Pahang, Malaysia. A total of seven sampling stations were established at the main Feeder Rivers of Chini Lake for measurement of stream flow. A total of 10 monitoring stations covering the study area were selected for water sampling. Fourteen water quality parameters were analyzed based on in-situ and ex-situ analysis for two seasons and laboratory analyses were carried out according to the HACH and APHA methods.Stream flow from the seven Feeder Rivers into the Chini Lake was relatively slow, ranging from 0.001 to 1.31 m /s3 or an average of 0.21 m3 /s. According to the INWQS (Interim National Water Quality Standards, Malaysia) classification, the temperature was within the normal ranges; conductivity, total suspended solids (TSS), nitrate, sulphate and total dissolved solids (TDS) were categorized under class I, while turbidity, dissolved oxygen (DO), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), ammoniacal nitrogen and phosphate came under class II and pH under class III. Furthermore water quality in Chini Lake varied temporally and spatially and the most affected parameters were pH, TSS, turbidity, DO, ammoniacal nitrogen, phosphate and conductivity. Based on the Malaysian Water Quality Index (WQI), the water in the Chini Lake was classified under class II, meaning it is suitable for recreational activities and safe for body contact.
Social-Ecological Guilds: Putting People into Marine Historical Ecology

Marine historical ecology provides historic insights into past ocean ecosystems that are crucial to effectively confronting the declining health and resilience in marine ecosystems. A more 'peopled' approach to marine historical ecology is necessary, given the heightened emphasis on human dimensions in marine management. This study examined the historical ecology of Hawaiian coral reef ecosystems through oral histories of diverse ocean experts, representing six traditional, local, and scientific knowledge systems. Based on 61 in-depth interviews with these ocean experts, historical trends, abundance, and distribution over 80 years and a 50-mile region for 271 species emerged. Analyzing trends by ecological guild, e.g., herbivores, proved inappropriate to these data; rather, based on qualitative analyses, five distinct trends encompassing nearly all species emerged in what we term "social-ecological guilds. " Ocean expert's observations of change were surprisingly consistent, regardless of their knowledge system, whereas perceptions of change varied widely. The historical picture was far broader and richer when the contributions of six knowledge systems were incorporated, compared to that of any one alone. Social-ecological guilds also matter critically from a management perspective, because understanding how experts from a multiplicity of perspectives observe, interpret, and respond to ecological change can help managers anticipate responses to management activities and perhaps to design better management strategies.
The position of the adjective in (old) English from an iconic perspective

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Opting out: An experimental comparison of bazaars versus high-tech markets

Theory predicts that in alternating-offer bargaining the threat to delay agreement is effectively empty when the proposer can also opt out after a rejection (high-tech market), while this is not the case when only the responder can do so (bazaar). First proposers therefore have much more bargaining power in the former and get significantly more in equilibrium. This paper reports about an experiment designed to test these predictions. Our results confirm the theoretical predictions once we allow for the observed presence of a significant fraction of inequality-averse types in our subject pool.
Anti-halitosis plants in Iranian Traditional Medicine

Halitosis is an oral health condition characterized by unpleasant odors emanating constantly from oral cavity. Almost 22-50% of the population experiences such a condition during lifespan and about half of them suffer from personal discomfort and social embarrassment. Based on the literature survey, it seems that the oral cavity is the most important origin of halitosis; therefore, this area could be considered as the best target for the treatment. Halitosis is a well-known disorder in Iranian Traditional Medicine (ITM); Avicenna and some other famous Iranian traditional physicians have described this condition in their manuscripts precisely. Herbal therapy was the major treatment suggested by Iranian scholars in which mixtures of medicinal plants were used in the form of mouthwashes and other oral formulations. In the present study, six Iranian ancient medical texts were screened for the herbs with anti-halitosis effects. Subsequent to this study, the medicinal herbs were listed and scored based on the frequency of their repetition. Moreover, the effort has been taken to provide the best scientific name for each plant as well as searching modern studies about their biological effects. In our investigation fourteen plants were obtained as the most frequent herbs for treatment of halitosis in ITM. Previous studies revealed that some of these plants have shown biological activities relating to anti-halitosis effect. The present study introduces some more plants for future studies about anti-halitosis property.
P 53 AND REACTIVE OXYGEN SPECIES : A CONVOLUTED STORY

OF THESIS P53 AND REACTIVE OXYGEN SPECIES: A CONVOLUTED STORY The tumor suppressor p53 has a close relation with reactive oxygen species (ROS). As an indispensable component of the cellular redox system, ROS not only have been established to be involved in p53-dependent apoptosis, but also regulate p53 activity. Recent studies revealed several novel actions of p53, such as transactivation of antioxidative proteins, mitochondria translocation and inhibition of glycolysis. The fate of cells where p53 signaling pathways are initiated is either survival or death. In this review, we examine the hypothesis that ROS regulate cell fate through p53, in a way that physiological ROS levels trigger the protective pathways, while p53 behaves more like a cell killer under cytotoxic oxidative stress.
ect of surface characteristics on capillary ̄ ow in triangular microgrooves

The present work aims to study the eect of surface characteristics on the maximum wetted axial length xmax of a triangular microgrooves plate. A series of triangular microgrooves with upper width (W) of 0.4 mm and the vertex angle a of 60° was machined on oxygen-free copper plate. The measured microgrooves plates include one with non-etched surface texture with lined incisions left by machining tool, and another with chemically etched surface texture with micro cavities. Methanol and ethanol were used as working ̄uid. The tilt angles of test device b and the applied heat ̄ux q00 b were varied for measurement. The present result shows that the surface texture with micro cavities will have 10±35% longer wetted axial length as compared with surface texture with lined incisions. The surface texture performed by chemical etching is eective in increasing the capillary performance of low surface tension ̄uid. A baseline check shows good agreement among the present experimental result and previous study. Ó 2000 Elsevier Science Inc. All rights reserved.
Characteristic Conformational Behaviors of Representative Mycolic Acids in the Interfacial Monolayer

Mycobacterial mycolic acid (MA) are long chain 2-alkyl branched, 3-hydroxy fatty acid with two intra-chain groups in the so-called meromycolate chain. On the basis of the nature of the functional groups in the meromycolate chains, MAs are categorized into three major groups: α-MA with no oxygen-containing intra-chain groups, methoxy-MA (MeO-MA) in which the distal group has a methoxy gorup and Keto-MA in which the distal group has a carbonyl group (Fig. 1) (Watanabe et al., 2001; 2002). MAs are characteristic components of mycobacterial cell envelopes, where a major proportion are covalently bonded to the underlying cell wall arabinogalactan (Goren & Brennan, 1979; McNeil et al., 1991; Minnikin, 1982).