Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
SCREENING, OPTIMIZATION OF CELLULASE PRODUCING ORGANISM ON DIFFERENT SUBSTRATES

In the current research work, cellulase production studies were carried out for which many cultures were isolated and screened for better cellulase production. Among the isolates, one better cellulase producer was identified and used further for experimentation. It was Aspergillus oryzae which was checked for its ability to utilize three different lignocellulosic residues by solid state fermentation (SSF) process. The C:N ratio and cellulase yield were recorded for all the three substrates available in the region like JS, WS and TS where after fermentation, the protein enrichment was also observed. JS exhibited the highest yield of 192 IU/ g for cellulase while WS showed 186 IU/ g followed by 109 IU/ g for TS. Parameters like pH and temperature were optimized with cellulase production and found that cellulase production was high at 6.0 pH and 30C temperature. The chemical compositions of agro-wastes and average particle size effect on cellulase yield were also studied.
Identification and Measurement of the Factors Affecting Satisfaction Level of Smart Phone Users: Empirical Evidence from Bangladesh

This study identifies and measures of the factors affecting satisfaction level of Samsung smart phone users. A total of 100 university’s students are surveyed by applying stratified sampling procedures. Bivariate correlation and multiple regression analysis technique have been applied for testing the hypothesized associations. The study finds that among five independent variables, only two variables (technical and value-added services) are significant and have an impact on customer satisfaction level toward using Samsung smart phone whereas value-added service has most influence on creating satisfaction for smart phone users, followed by technical service. In addition, another finding indicates that there exists a significant positive correlation between the customer satisfaction and customer loyalty, that is, high level of Samsung smart phone users’ satisfaction is correspond with a heightened likelihood towards Samsung brand loyalty. Finally, this study has embark on to assist marketing managers better understand the key drivers (value added and technical services or attributes) of Smart Phone in order to generate and uphold user satisfaction as well as fidelity in an extremely intricate marketplace.
Youth political (dis)engagement and the need for citizenship education: Encouraging young people’s civic and political participation through the curriculum

Over the past two decades, there has been a wide-ranging debate about the impact of citizenship education on young people’s political engagement and participation across Britain. Using data from a survey of 1025 young people aged 18 years at the time of the 2010 General Election, we examined the impact that studying for a formal qualification in General Certificate of Secondary Education in Citizenship Studies has on young people’s political and civic engagement. Drawing from the hypothesis that those young people who took the course would be more engaged than those who did not, results demonstrated that there are many differences between the two groups in terms of their political perspectives as well as their past and future patterns of political participation.
Evaluation of the Epidemiology and Traumatic Etiology of Mandibular Fractures a 10-year Retrospective Statistical Study

The mandible or lower jaw is the most frequently fractured bone because of the mandible's prominence and relative lack of support. Literature data differ considerably with respect to the epidemiology and etiopathogeny of mandibular fractures. The aim of this study is to evidence the incidence of mandibular fractures depending on sex, age and etiology in a significant group of patients. Materials and methods: For the current study, a 10-year retrospective evaluation of cases diagnosed with mandibular fractures in the period 1 January 2002 – 31 December 2011 at the Clinic of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery I Cluj-Napoca was performed. Data were collected from clinical observation charts, processed and compared to literature results. Results: The study included 709 patients. The highest incidence of mandibular fractures was found in the 20-29 year age group (37.24%). Most of the patients were male (92.81%) and came from an urban environment (54.58%). The most frequent cause of mandibular fractures was interpersonal violence (67.28%), followed by falls from the same level. Conclusions: Taking measures to reduce interpersonal violence would significantly decrease the incidence of mandibular fractures in our geographic area.
First Record of Myxobolus Species (Myxosporea: Myxobolidae) in Grey Mullet Mugil cephalus (Teleostei, Mugilidae) from Syria

Four different species of the genus Myxobolus Butschli, 1882 were recorded for the first time from Mugil cephalus in Syrian coast. Myxobolus episquamalis was identified as infecting scales and caudal fins, in prevalence 4.12%. Myxobolus ichkeulensis was found in the gill archesand the base of gill filaments, in prevalence 9.15%. Myxobolus raibauti was found in liver andgonadsin prevalence 24.77% while Myxobolus spinacurvatura wasidentified as infecting mesentery and mesenteric vesselsin prevalence 22.62%. Myxobolus raibauti and Myxobolus spinacurvatura recorded the highest level of infection during winter, while Myxobolus ichkeulensis and Myxobolus episquamalis recorded the highest level of infection during spring and summer.
Spectroscopic and photometric studies of white dwarfs in the Hyades

The Hyades cluster is known to harbour ten so-called classical white dwarf members. Numerous studies through the years have predicted that more than twice this amount of degenerate stars should be associated with the cluster. Using the PPMXL catalog of proper motions and positions, a recent study proposed 17 new white dwarf candidates. We review the membership of these candidates by using published spectroscopic and photometric observations, as well as by simulating the contamination from field white dwarfs. In addition to the ten classical Hyades white dwarfs, we find six white dwarfs that may be of Hyades origin and three more objects that have an uncertain membership status due to their unknown or imprecise atmospheric parameters. Among those, two to three are expected as field stars contamination. Accurate radial velocity measurements will confirm or reject the candidates. One consequence is that the longstanding problem that no white dwarf older than ~340 Myr appears to be associated with the cluster remains unsolved.
Measuring attention using Microsoft Kinect

The transfer of knowledge between individuals has increasingly become achieved with the aid of interfaces or computerized training applications. However, computer based training currently lacks the ability to monitor human behavioral changes and respond to them accordingly. This study examines the ability to predict user attention using features of body posture and head pose. Predictive abilities are assessed by an analysis of the relationship between the measured posture features and common objective measures of attention, such as reaction time and reaction time variance. Subjects were asked to participate in a series of sustained attention tasks while aspects of body movement and positioning were recorded using a Microsoft Kinect. Results showed support for identifiable patterns of behavior associated with attention while also suggesting the complex inter-relationship of measured features and susceptibility of these features to environmental conditions.
Bank Concentration and Performance

Regulatory change not seen since the Great Depression swept the U.S. banking industry beginning in the early 1980s, culminating with the Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1994. Significant consolidations have occurred in the banking industry. This paper considers the correlation, if any, between banking concentration on a state-by-state basis and average bank profitability within a state, finding strong support for a positive correlation. Moreover, temporal causality tests imply that bank concentration leads bank profitability. Our finding suggests that bank regulators need to monitor the consolidation process to head off the accumulation of monopoly power.
Influence of psychrotolerant plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) as coinoculants with Rhizobium on growth parameters and yield of lentil (Lens culinaris Medikus)

Cold-tolerant plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are of immense agronomic importance due to the fact that the winter season crop growing cycle is subject to varying spells of low temperatures and such PGPRs are metabolically functional at cold conditions. Thirty-five (35) rhizobacterial isolates were isolated from lentil rhizospheric soil, six isolates showing maximum exponential growth at both 10 and 15°C after 24 h were selected and characterized belonging to genera Bacillus and Pseudomonas. Production of indole acetic acid (IAA) ranged from 12.7-17.5 µgml-1 at 10°C to 18.4-20.4 μg/ml at 15°C. At 15°C, an isolate J-17 was found to be strong HCN producer whereas at 10°C, only two isolates: J-26 and J-30 were moderate producers. P-solubilizion at 15°C, ranged from 62.5 - 77.2 µgml-1. However, at 10°C none of the isolates solubilized P. At 15°C, catechol type siderophore production ranged from 523.4 - 606.1 µgml-1. On the basis of the PGP traits, four isolates J-3, J-17, J-18 and J-30 were selected for evaluation under field conditions of lentil at research farm of PAU, Ludhiana, Punjab, India. Coinoculation exhibited a significant increase in nodule number, nodule dry weight, plant and root dry weight, chlorophyll and leghaemoglobin content over Rhizobium alone. Application of J-3, J-17, J-18 and J-30 along with Rhizobium further enhanced the grain yield (1.8, 4.4, 3 and 1.4%). Key words: HCN production, indole acetic acid, siderophore, P-solubilization.
Income variation, endogenous population growth and health subsidy.

This paper presents a fertility choice model in which the mortality rate is also endogenously determined and health expenditure provides utility to individuals as well as affects the mortality rate. The analysis shows that the model predictions agree with the empirical evidence on the relationship between demography trends and economic development. Public expenditure represents a large amount of total expenditure on health care in many countries. Thus, we also study the effects that introducing a subsidy to health expenditure has on economic and demographic variables. These effects are found to depend on the way the subsidy is financed.
Néron models and tame ramification

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Preliminary Assessment of Indoor Air Quality in Terrace Houses

Four terrace houses in Shah Alam were chosen for preliminary investigation of indoor air quality in residential buildings. The concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO) and particulate matters (PM10) in indoor of houses were determined. The effects of temperature, air velocity and relative humidity on the indoor air quality were also investigated. The results indicated that all of the average indoor concentrations of CO, CO2, and PM10 at the naturally ventilated residential buildings were below the limits of Malaysian guideline standards except for the indoor climate parameters. The indoor/outdoor ratios concentration of all air pollutants were found to be below one which indicates that outdoor air influences indoor air.
Molecular Genetic Analysis Reveals Six Living Subspecies of Tiger, Panthera tigris

Tigers historically inhabited much of Asia and likely numbered near 100,000 as recently as a century ago (Fig. 1). Today’s tiger census is much lower, and is estimated by various sources to be around 7000 individuals in the wild (Nowell & Jackson,1996; Dinerstein et al 1997; Kitchener & Dugmore 2000). Tigers have been traditionally classified into eight subspecies (Fig. 1), three of which (P. t. sondaica-Javan tiger; P. t. balica-Bali tiger and P. t. virgata-Caspian tiger) were lost to extinction in the mid to late 20th century. The challenge to preserve the existing tiger populations has become a major goal of conservation efforts throughout their range.
Assessment of Salivary Biomarkers on Work- Related Stress

Occupational stress can be defined as a negative physiological and psychological response to workrelated conditions [1]. It can adversely affect physical health [2]. Individuals suffering from chronic stress could be subjected to emotional vulnerability and tendencies to experience psychosomatic symptoms [3]. According to Taravati and Kaklar [4], environmental stressorsincluding job stresscould even aggravate infectious diseases. Moreover, job satisfaction is greatly affected by prevalence of work stress[5] with an obvious impact on the rate of turn-over [6].
A MULTICRITERIA-BASED LOCATION OF AN INDUSTRIAL PARK IN A DEFINED AREA IN IPATINGA, MINAS GERAIS STATE, BRAZIL

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo identificar uma área com mais de 5 ha para a implantação de um Parque Industrial na microrregião de Ipatinga no Estado de Minas Gerais. Ipatinga é reconhecida nacional e internacionalmente como uma das cidades modelos de desenvolvimento pelo fato de ter instalada em seu município a empresa Usiminas, uma das grandes potências industriais do Estado de Minas Gerais em siderúrgica. Neste sentido, é de primordial importância à instalação de um Parque Industrial para atrair potenciais investidores que garantam a compra dos produtos desenvolvidos pela empresa Usiminas, proporcionando maiores incentivos fiscais para o município, garantindo assim o desenvolvimento socioeconômico de Ipatinga. Foi utilizado a análise multicritério com o uso da lógica fuzzy (Software IDRISE), ArcGis e as imagens disponibilizadas pelo Google Eart, e feito um mosaico. Foram encontradas três áreas aptas para a implantação do Parque Industrial e com o auxilio da análise de custo e benefício encontrou-se a área mais apta. Com a implantação do Parque, será necessária a contratação de mão de obra qualificada, o que consequentemente implicará na migração de um grande número de pessoas advindas de outras localidades. Portanto, fez-se necessário um estudo para a localização habitacional. Os resultados obtidos revelam que a análise multicritério mostrou-se uma ferramenta importante para tomada de decisão no processo de avaliação e seleção de áreas para implantação de empreendimentos impactantes.
An Investigation of the Business Performance and Manager Compensation of Taiwanese Non-Family-Controlled and Family-Controlled International Businesses

This study explores the problem of the communities of interest that form when management and ownership overlap. Samples were obtained from the Taiwan Economic Journal (TEJ) data bank from 2005 to 2011. The results of non-family-controlled international businesses show that business accounting performance is improved when directors serve as managers; however, if control rights exceed ownership rights to a great extent, business accounting performance declines. The results of family-controlled international businesses show that directors who serve as managers can monitor compensation effectively; however, if control rights exceed ownership rights to a great extent, communities of interest can pursue selfish interests. In this study, we suggest that directors serve as managers to improve business performance and supervise managers’ compensation. Moreover, controlling shareholders should serve as board members with a certain proportion to prevent excessive interest assimilation.
Flexibility in Learning Spaces and Learning

Architecture and education are entwined. The recent resurgence of constructivist, student-centred learning has driven a renewed desire for flexible learning spaces. However, a clear and concise understanding of the meaning and aim of flexibility is elusive, both within and between the educational and architectural professions. The term flexibility is, simply put, flexible. This chapter summarises the dissertation that aimed to unravel the knot that is flexibility and to answer the primary question: How does flexibility in learning spaces affect learning?
Public Health Implication Of Household Solid Waste Management In Awka South East Nigeria.

Background: Solid waste management remains one of the major challenges of urbanization faced by developing countries. The sanitary state of an area is largely influenced by the waste handling practices of the residents and the measures in place for safe waste evacuation and disposal. Objective: This study was aimed at examining the waste handling practices among households in Awka, an urban area in south eastern Nigeria. Methodology: We conducted a cross-sectional, descriptive study. A total of 200 households were selected using a multi-staged random sampling technique and information was obtained from them using an interview-administered questionnaire. The data obtained was analyzed and relevant proportions calculated. Results: The bulk of the solid waste generated consisted of putrescible matter and cellophane bags. 170 (85%) of the households stored their waste in a closed container outside the house. 73% of the respondents disposed their waste through the inefficient government waste management agency, 27% dumped theirs in unauthorized areas and the remainder patronized private mobile cart pushers. Majority of the respondents (87.5%) did not sort their waste prior to disposal. Despite very good knowledge of waste recycling (95%), only 35 households (17.5%) practiced it. More than half of the respondents expressed dissatisfaction with the level of government involvement in waste management and wished it could do more. Conclusion: There is a need for greater government involvement, community participation and orientation with private sector involvement in waste management in Awka with a view to building capacity for effective delivery of waste management services and ultimately improve the sanitary state of the city thereby reducing preventable disease burden on the populace.
Lifetime Against Sublimation and an Initial Mass Estimate for the Exoplanet α Centauri Bb

A two-component, core-mantle, model is developed to estimate the lifetime against destruction via sublimation of close-orbit, terrestrial-mass exoplanets. We specifically focus on the nearest terrestrial exoplanet, α Centauri Bb, since the parent star α Cen B has a reasonably well determined age of 6 ± 1 Gyr. This latter knowledge specifically enables an estimate to be made of the amount of mantle material lost by α Cen Bb since the system formed. Our planet model allows for an iron-core and olivine mantle structure, and it also follows the luminosity evolution of α Cen B. Our results suggest that α Cen Bb had an initial mass of order 2 M Earth , and that of order 0.2 M Earth of mantle material has been lost through sublimation since the planet formed. We additionally consider the fate of any putative planets, moving on circular orbits, interior to α Cen Bb (which has an orbital radius of 0.04 au), and it is found that any Earth mass, or lesser objects, orbiting closer than 0.024 au to α Cen B have lifetimes against destruction by sublimation smaller than 5 billion years.
EFFECTS OF NATURALLY PRODUCED DIETARY FUSARIUM MYCOTOXINS ON WEANING PIGS

Mycotoxins reduce animal productivity and animal health. The influence of Fusarium mycotoxins in corn co-products on pig performance is an important issue in swine feed industry. This study was conducted to determine the effects of naturally produced Fusarium mycotoxins in Corn Gluten Meal (CGM) on growth performance of nursery pigs. A total 96 weaning pigs comprising 48 gilts and 48 barrows with an initial body weight of 5.08 kg (SD = 1.28) were grouped into 3 blocks in each sex by initial body weight and randomly allotted to 4 treatments in a randomized complete block design. There were 6 replicate pens per treatment and 4 pigs were housed in each pen. The 4 experimental diets mainly based on corn, CGM, dried whey and soybean meal were formulated to contain 4 concentrations of mycotoxins derived from the contaminated CGM. Diet 1 contained 32 µg kg -1 Deoxynivalenol (DON) and 6 µg kg -1 Zearalenone (ZON) and diets 2, 3 and 4 contained 532, 1,033 and 1,534 µg kg -1 DON and 203, 399 and 596 µg kg -1 ZON, respectively. During the first 14 d of experiment, Average Daily Gain (ADG) was reduced linearly and quadratically (p<0.05) as concentration of dietary mycotoxin increased. Average Daily Feed Intake (ADFI) had a tendency for quadratic decrease (p = 0.059) with increasing dietary mycotoxin concentrations. Both ADG and ADFI from d 14 to 28 linearly decreased with increasing concentration of mycotoxins (p<0.05). During the overall experimental period, both ADG and ADFI linearly depressed with increasing concentration of mycotoxins (p<0.05). In conclusion, the current study showed that dietary Fusarium mycotoxins derived from contaminated CGM by Fusarium fungi resulted in decreased growth performance of nursery pigs. Swine nutritionists may increase nutrient concentrations of diets to partially overcome the negeative effects of Fusarium mycotoxins in corn co-products on feed intake of pigs.
Patented Knowledge And Its Commercialization

We examine whether the attributes of patented knowledge have any impact on its chances of commercialization. It has been hypothesized that the scope and cumulativeness of patented knowledge would positively affect the likelihood of its commercialization. The hypotheses were tested using patents data on the US biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. We found support for the prediction that the scope of patented knowledge increases the likelihood of commercialization, but we didn’t find support for the cumulativeness aspect. These findings have important implications for firms that develop patentable knowledge, license-out patents, license-in patents from external sources, or debate about patenting strategy.
Problem-Based Learning, Assessment Literacy, Mathematics Knowledge, and Competencies in Teacher Education

Problem-based learning could have a great impact in teacher education not only to support prospective teachers’ learning, but also to help them to design and implement learner-centered experiences to satisfy requirements of reform-based curriculum. In this paper, we discuss the nature and role of problem-based learning to support authentic learning opportunities in an undergraduate teacher education program. We address its use in an educational assessment course aimed at developing prospective teachers’ assessment literacy and competencies. We focus on two sections of the course for elementary school prospective teachers in which students were also engaged in activities involving assessment in teaching mathematics and share examples of the content of the course. A study of the impact of the course on the students’ knowledge is in progress.