Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effect of Moisture Regimes on Yield Attributes, Yield, Nutrient Uptake and Quality of Chickpea Cultivars (Cicer arietinium L.)

Pulses are commonly known as food legumes which are secondary to cereals in production and consumption in India. Pulses are the most valuable and naturally occurring sources of protein, vitamins, minerals and calories. Pulses play an important role in Indian agriculture as they restore soil fertility by fixing atmospheric nitrogen (approximately 20 kg ha -1 ) through their nodules. Some pulses are drought resistant and some are having erosion resisting property due to their deep root system and good ground coverage. Because of these good characters, pulses are called as „marvel of nature‟ (Parihar and Sandhu, 1987). Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is one of the most important grain legumes and belongs to the family Leguminosae. It is a drought tolerant leguminous crop used in various foods in several developing countries including India as a source of highly digestible (70-90%) dietary protein. Water is a crucial input for augmenting crop production towards sustainability in agriculture. Scientific water management aims to provide suitable soil moisture environment to the crop to obtain optimum yield commensurate with maximum economy in irrigation water and maintain soil productivity. The present investigation entitled “Effect of moisture regimes on yield attributes, yield, nutrient uptake and quality of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)” were carried out at College Farm, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. Among moisture regimes, Irrigation scheduled at 0.6 IW: CPE (I3) produced significantly higher yield attributes and grain and haulm yields of chickpea but it was on par with 0.9 IW: CPE (I4). The JG-11 variety has produced higher grain yield than Annegiri. Among nutrient uptake, N, P and K uptake was more in 0.6 IW: CPE (I3) but it was on par with 0.9 IW: CPE (I4) and significantly superior as compared to I1 (Rainfed) and I2 (0.3 IW: CPE) while, varieties did not differ significantly in respect of NPK uptake. Protein content was recorded significantly superior in 0.9 IW: CPE (I4) it was on par with 0.6 IW: CPE (I3). The varieties have no influence on protein content. K e y w o r d s
Physical fitness and motor skills in 6-year-old children from the Małopolska province

Purpose. The aim of the research is to investigate the link between the level of physical fitness and motor skills in 6-year-old children in the Malopolska Province and the place where they live. Basic procedures. The study encompassed 6,409 children, including 3,117 girls and 3,292 boys. To evaluate their level of physical fitness, several tests from the EUROFIT test battery were carried out. In addition, children were evaluated on how they performed simple motor tasks, which are usually part of games involving physical movement. The following activities were assessed: throwing a PE bean bag with left and right hand, throwing a ball with both hands, catching a PE bean bag with left and right hand, kicking a ball with right and left leg, hopping on the right and left foot, and hopping on both feet. In addition, coordination during exercises was evaluated. A four-point scale was used for measurement. Basic statistical characteristics were calculated (means and standard deviations, normalized values ). A Student’s t-test was used in order to assess environmental diversity. Main findings. The level of children’s physical fitness varies depending on where a child lives. Both boys and girls inhabiting rural areas achieve significantly better results in tests of arm muscle strength (p=.000) and running speed (girls p=.000, boys p=.050). Furthermore, in the group of boys, there were significant differences in the level of flexibility (p=.015). Urban preschoolers achieve better results in the balance test (p=.000). As reported by the Physical Education teachers, rural children scored significantly better for the performance of all motor tasks (all points in total, girls p=.000, boys p=.049) and catches (= .000). Rural girls were better at hops (p=.000). Conclusions. The results suggest that the level of development of preschool age children’s motor skills in terms of their motor potential is becoming very similar. DOI
Aqueous speciation of lead and tin chlorides in supercritical hydrothermal solutions

In order to obtain the stepwise formation constants of tri-chloro complexes of Pb2+ and Sn2+, experiments on the effect of NaCl concentration on the ion exchange equilibria in the systems PbS–ZnS–PbCl2–ZnCl2–H2O and CaWO4–SnWO4–CaCl2–SnCl2–H2O were carried out. The experiments were conducted at 500°, 600°, 700° and 800°C (800°C is only for Sri2+), 1 kbar and also at 600°C, 0.5 kbar using 2 m aqueous chloride solutions. In all the experiments, the Σm(Pb)/(Σm(Pb) + Σm(Zn)) ratio of the aqueous chloride solutions in equilibrium with both PbS and ZnS and the Σm(Ca)/(Σm(Ca) + Σm(Sn)) ratio of the aqueous chloride solutions in equilibrium with both CaWO4 and SnWO4 decrease with the increase of NaCl concentration. The experimental results were analyzed thermodynamically using the previously published dissociation constants for NaClaq, CaCl2aq and ZnCl3-aq. As a result, the stepwise formation constants (log K) for PbCl3-aq (PbCl2aq + Cl-aq = PbCl3-aq) were obtained to be −0.1 at 500°C and 1 kbar, 0.9 at 600°C and 1 kbar, 1.4 at 700°C and 1 kbar, and 1.3 at 600°C and 0.5 kbar. The stepwise formation constants (log K) for SnCl3-aq (SnCl2aq + Cl-aq = SnCl3-aq) were obtained to be 0.5 at 500°C and 1 kbar, 1.4 at 600°C and 1 kbar, 2.0 at 700°C and 1 kbar, 2.6 at 800°C and 1 kbar, and 1.9 at 600°C and 0.5 kbar. The stepwise formation constants (log K) of tri-chloro complexes of Pb2+, Sn2+, Fe2+, Mn2+, Co2+, Ni2+, Zn2+ and Cd2+ vary with sixfold coordinated ionic radius showing a parabola-shaped curve with a maximum between Mn2+ and Cd2+. This may suggest that the best ionic radius for tri-chloro complex exists between Mn2+ and Cd2+.
Seasonal patterns of fine-root productivity and turnover in a tropical savanna of northern Australia

Fine roots and their turnover represent a dynamic aspect of below-ground biomass (BGB) and nutrient capital in forest ecosystems, and account for a significant fraction of net primary productivity (NPP) (Cuevas 1995, Vogt et al. 1990). On a weight basis, coarse roots contribute more to total ecosystem biomass than fine roots, but they account for only a small portion of annual root production (Eamus et al. 2002). Despite the fact that fine roots may compose less than 2% of total ecosystem biomass, they may contribute up to 40% of total ecosystem production (Vogt et al. 1990). Therefore, estimates of root production, like estimates of root biomass, should differentiate between coarse- and fine-root production.
Endogenous Determination of Public Budget Allocation Across Education Stages

This paper studies the endogenous determination of public budget allocation across hierarchical education stages. In less developed economies, the top class has dominant political power to implement its most preferred policy, which is characterized by exclusive participation and large schooling expenditure at higher education at the expense of basic education. In developed economies, the budget allocation is more balanced; under certain parameters, it leads to expanded participation of the middle class in higher education. The model offers an explanation to the observed cross-country policy difference, and is broadly consistent with historical evidence.
In situ geochemistry of middle Ordovician dolomites of the upper Mississippi valley

The dolomitization and diagenetic history of Ordovician carbonates of southern Wisconsin is complex. Previous studies attributed dolomitization to various diagenetic factors and environments. In this study, high‐resolution, in situ laser ablation inductively coupled mass spectrometry analysis of rare earth element patterns of dolomite was used to assess the diagenetic fluids responsible for dolomitization of the Ordovician Decorah Formation. Integrated geochemical data and petrographic evidence suggest that the dolostones are formed in two different diagenetic realms: shallow burial and hydrothermal. Shallow burial dolomites exhibit three distinct rare earth element patterns. Dolomite from the middle portion of the Guttenberg Member exhibits light rare earth element enrichment consistent with early burial dolomitization. Dolomites of the Carimona, Specht's Ferry and Lower Guttenberg members are often burrow associated and exhibit medium rare earth element enrichment associated with Fe‐oxide desorption in anoxic porewaters. Leaching of Mg from co‐occurring volcanic ash during alteration is a probable source that contributed to the dolomitization. Extensively dolomitized samples in the upper Guttenberg and Ion Member exhibit evidence of hydrothermal dolomitization. The relationship of these heavily dolomitized samples to interbedded limestones provides evidence for a recently proposed hydrothermal dolomitization model invoking pressure solution of calcite and precipitation of dolomite. These early burial and hydrothermal depositional models are consistent with models proposed for overlying and underlying Ordovician dolostones.
APPLICATION OF METAL COMPLEXES OF SCHIFF BASES AS AN ANTIMICROBIAL DRUG: A REVIEW OF RECENT WORKS

Schiff bases are versatile ligands which are synthesized from the condensation of primary amines with carbonyl groups. Synthesis of Schiff base transition metal complexes by using Schiff base as ligands appears to be fascinating in view of the possibility of obtaining coordination compounds of unusual structure and stability. These transition metal complexes have received exceptional consideration because of their active part in metalloenzymes and as biomimetic model compounds due to their closeness to natural proteins and enzymes. These compounds are very important in pharmaceutical fields because of their wide spectrum of biological activities. Most of them show biological activities including antibacterial, antifungal, antidiabetic, antitumor, antiproliferative, anticancer, herbicidal, and anti-inflammatory activities. The biological activity of the transition metal complexes derived from the Schiff base ligands has been widely studied. This review summarizes the importance, Scope and antimicrobial activities of Schiff base metal complexes.
Psychometric Validation and Demographic Differences in Two Recently Developed Trait Mindfulness Measures

Although in recent years an increasingly large body of mindfulness research has accrued, there continues to be a lack of information about how to measure trait mindfulness, as well as whether it varies across demographic variables such as age and gender. Four hundred and six participants from across New Zealand completed a battery of self-report measures in order to examine demographic differences in mindfulness, as well as to look at how mindfulness predicts outcome variables such as happiness and depression. Additionally, psychometric validation was undertaken on two new trait measures of mindfulness: the Toronto Mindfulness Scale, which did not demonstrate good psychometric validity, and the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, which did demonstrate good psychometric validity. This study found that females reported higher levels of mindfulness than males, though males demonstrated a stronger mediating relationship between mindfulness and happiness. In addition, higher levels of mindfulness were reported by older individuals; however, young adults manifested the strongest negative relationship between mindfulness and depression across the lifespan. These findings are then discussed in the context of clinical utility and future research.
Reliability and Validity of Self-Concept Scores in Secondary School Students in Trinidad and Tobago

In this study we examined the reliability and validity of global, mathematics and English self-concept scores from the Self-Description Questionnaire II (SDQ-II, Marsh, 1990b) in a random sample of 870 secondary school students in Trinidad and Tobago. The results provided strong evidence for the structural validity of the scores and yielded reliability estimates in the moderate to high range. There were no differences across gender and ethnic subgroups and a single grade level difference was found. The authors concluded that SDQ-II scores are useful for screening purposes, and in some cases individual decision making, in this population and recommended that the scores be examined for convergent and discriminant validity.
The Role of Islamic lifestyle in Predicting Emotional Disturbances of University Students

Background: Given the importance of students’ mental health, this study aimed to investigate the role of Islamic lifestyle (ILST) in predicting emotional disturbances of university students. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on students at University of Mohaghegh Ardabili during 2013 to 2014. A total sample of 200 students were selected by convenience sampling method. Participants completed ILST questionnaire and depression anxiety stress scale (DASS-21). Data were analyzed using correlation coefficient and multivariate linear regression
Malic Enzyme-1 , in rat via adenoviral delivery of DNA for non-native miRNA First Revision CGT # 4798

This study examines the feasibility of using the adenoviral delivery of DNA for a non-native microRNA to suppress expression of a target protein (cytosolic NADP-dependent malic-enzyme 1, ME1) in whole heart in vivo, via an isolated-heart coronary perfusion approach. Complementary DNA constructs for ME1 microRNA were inserted into adenoviral vectors. Viral gene transfer to neonatal rat cardiomyocytes yielded 65% suppression of ME1 protein. This viral package was delivered to rat hearts in vivo (Adv.miR_ME1, 10 vp/ml PBS) via coronary perfusion, using a cardiac-specific isolation technique. ME1 mRNA was reduced by 73% at 2-6 days post-surgery in heart receiving the Adv. miR_ME1. Importantly, ME1 protein was reduced by 66% (p<0.0002) at 5-6 days relative to sham-operated control hearts. Non-target protein expression for GAPDH, calsequestrin, and mitochondrial malic enzyme, ME3, were all unchanged. The non-target isoform, ME2, was unchanged at 2-5 days and reduced at day 6. This new approach demonstrates for the first time significant and acute silencing of target RNA translation and protein content in whole heart, in vivo, via non-native microRNA expression.
On Consumer Opposition to GMOs in Europe: The Importance of Trust

The emergence of genetically modified plants, in Europe, led to important debates and particularly about the consumption of genetically modified foods. In this context, many researches try to explain consumer’s opposition to GMO in Europe. Different authors puts forward the notion of trust as determining to define the position of individuals in a context of incertitude, in the debate about the GMOs use in agriculture. Because as in the present case we could fear the simultaneity of decisions (trust and different types of opposition), we have to take into account this endogeneity risks. With data from a European Survey (the Eurobarometer), multivariate probit was used to specify the importance of trust in the various organizations involved in the public debate on the acceptance of (and the resistance to) genetically modified foods on behalf of the “ordinary citizens”.
PRODUTIVIDADE DE GRÃOS DE MILHO IRRIGADO EM FUNÇÃO DA CULTURA ANTECESSORA E DE DOSES DE NITROGÊNIO

The experiment was carried out at the Experimental Nucleus of Agrarian Sciences of the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, in Dourados – MS, in the 1998/99 crop season. The experimental design used was randomized blocks with three replications. Treatments were arranged in split plots schemes and Raphanus stativus L. var. oleiferus Metzg and Avena strigosa Schieb previous crops established plots. Subplots were established by three corn hybrids: Cargil-855, Cargil-901 and Cargil-909. On subplots 4 doses of Nitrogen were applied as covering (0; 60; 90 and 120 kg.ha-1). Variance analysis for stem diameter, plant dried matter, ear index, ear length and grain yield indicated that there were not significant differences (p≤ 0.05) for previous crops, hybrids and Nitrogen doses. Cargil-909 hybrid presented the highest plant height and C 901 the smallest ear diameter. Cargil 855 hybrid presented the greatest incidence and severity of Phaeosphaeria maydis, differing significantly from other hybrids.
Power Electronic Circuits Simulator For Railways Applications

This simulation study was motivated by the need for a tool that can be applied to general power electronic circuits with arbitrary configurations. In an increasing trend toward the introduction of extensive power electronics based subsystems within the railway industry the use of such tools is inevitable. Commercial packages are available for such studies, but often limitations in the modelling is experienced. A key issue in developing this package is the ability and freedom of modelling specialised components having certain characteristics. This is often the case in tackling engineering problems where dedicated and specialised systems are in use on railways. In essence, time domain simulation methods on a digital computer have been used with an open capability to model arbitrary configurations and certain components according to special needs in most railway subsystems.
A Ponzi scheme exposed to volatile markets

The PGBM model for a couple of counteracting, exponentially growing capital flows is presented: the available capital stock $X(t)$ evolves according to a variant of inhomogeneous geometric Brownian motion (GBM) with time-dependent drift, in particular, to the stochastic differential equation $dX(t)=[pX(t)+\rho_1\exp(q_1 t)+\rho_2\exp(q_2 t)]dt+\sigma X(t) dW(t)$, where $W(t)$ is a Wiener process. As a paragon, we study a continuous-time model for a nine-parameter Ponzi scheme with an exponentially growing number of investors. Investors either maintain their investment or withdraw it after some fixed investment span and quit the system. The first two moments of the process and hence a closed-form solution for the mean path are given. The capital stock exhibits a dynamic lognormal probability distribution as long as the system remains solvent. The assumed stochastic performance allows for earlier or later collaps of the investment system as compared to the deterministic analogy ($\sigma = 0$). Allowing also for negative capital values the system's default probability can be calculated at any time by numerically solving the corresponding Kolmogorov forward equation. We use the finite difference method and obtain results in accordance with those of simple Monte-Carlo simulations. Finally, a minor modification of the payout function provides a toy model for a social security system exhibiting critical behaviour. Depending on whether some parameter value violates a weak no-Ponzi game condition or not, the system represents either a non-lasting Ponzi game or a lasting no-Ponzi game in the weak sense.
CANNIBALIZATION AND REBIRTH IN THE NGC 5387 SYSTEM. I. THE STELLAR STREAM AND STAR-FORMING REGION

We have identified a low surface brightness stellar stream from visual inspection of Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS) imaging for the edge-on, spiral galaxy NGC 5387. An optically blue overdensity coincident with the stream intersection with the NGC 5387 disk was also identified in SDSS and in the Galaxy Evolution Explorer Deep Imaging Survey contributing 38% of the total far-UV integrated flux from NGC 5387. Deeper optical imaging was acquired with the Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope that confirmed the presence of both features. The stellar stream is red in color, (B − V) = 0.7, has a stellar mass of 6 × 108 M☉, which implies a 1:50 merger ratio, has a circular radius, Rcirc ∼ 11.7 kpc, formed in ∼240 Myr, and the progenitor had a total mass of ∼4 × 1010 M☉. Spectroscopy from LBT+MODS1 was used to determine that the blue overdensity is at the same redshift as NGC 5387, consists of young stellar populations (∼10 Myr), is metal-poor (12 + log (O/H) = 8.03), and is forming stars at an enhanced rate (∼1–3 M☉ yr−1). The most likely interpretations are that the blue overdensity is (1) a region of enhanced star formation in the outer disk of NGC 5387 induced by the minor accretion event or (2) the progenitor of the stellar stream experiencing enhanced star formation. Additional exploration of these scenarios is presented in a companion paper.
A Population-based Study on the Prevalence of Impairment and Disability Among Young Cambodian Children

Purpose: This population-based study aimed to estimate the prevalence of impairment and disability and associated risk factors among children between 2 – 9 years of age in Cambodia. Method: A two-phase method was employed. In phase 1, children were screened using the Ten Question Screening Instrument (TQSI) developed for the World Health Organisation (WHO). Those identified positive, were then referred to phase 2 for a detailed multi-professional assessment. A further 10% of children pre-selected at random were also referred to phase 2. Treatment needs for children with disability and risk factors for their disability were also determined. Results: Prevalence of impairment was estimated at 15.59% (95% CI: 15.05, 16.14), disability at 10.06% (95% CI: 9.16, 10.1) and moderate/severe/profound at 3.22% (95% CI: 2.96, 3.49). Cognition (5.48%. 95% CI: 5.15, 5.83), speech (motor) (2.05%. 95% CI: 1.85, 2.27), speech (language) (1.80%. 95% CI: 1.61, 2.01) and hearing (2.51%. 95% CI: 2.29, 2.76) were the most common disabilities. History of difficult delivery, child’s age, major injury, gender and large family size were significant predictors of disability. Analysis of ‘false negatives’ in the validation group suggested that many parents and caretakers were unaware of their child’s disability. Treatment needs were found to be very high, approaching 100% for children with moderate or worse disabilities. Conclusions: Prevalence estimates based on this study are more than 10 times higher than those reported in Cambodia's 2008 National Census. The identified risk factors imply the need for substantial expansion of obstetric services. Education and awareness of disabilities in the population and strategies to prevent injuries require more government attention. Limitations: The main limitation was the relatively low response rate in phase 2, following referral from phase 1, despite efforts made to encourage attendance. This issue would need to be addressed in future work.
Assessing genetic and morphological variation in populations of Eastern European Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae)

The population structures of different species of Calliphoridae flies are highly diverse at different locations. We investigated populations of the Eastern European L. sericata using chaetotaxy and eight microsatellite loci. Our results strongly indicate that a panmictic population of L. sericata exists in the area studied, possibly with a high rate of intra-population gene flow. Analysis of chaetotaxy also supports the panmictic population hypothesis.