Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Genetic variability and correlation studies in grapes (Vitis vinifera L.) in Leh District of Jammu and Kashmir

The present investigations on genetic variability and correlation in wild grape accessions were carried out in the most favourable regions of Leh district of Jammu and Kashmir. Fifty wild grape accessions from five different villages of the district were marked and evaluated for important morphological traits i.e. yield and quality parameters. Data on various vegetative, fruit physical and fruit chemical characters were taken. Significant variations were observed for all the characters studied except number of seeds per berry. High genotypic coefficient of variance (GCV) and phenotypic coefficient of variance (PCV) were recorded for yield (21.73 and 22.81), yield efficiency (41.19 and 52.73), bunch weight (21.07 and 21.23), number of berries per bunch (22.31 and 25.28), berry length (21.69 and 22.07), berry weight (21.13 and 21.28) and total sugars (22.69 and 22.70). Out of twenty studied characters, thirteen characters registered high heritability estimates, while five recorded moderate heritability estimates and number of seeds per berry and acidity showed low heritability estimates. However, cane length (59.40), leaf area (31.43), bunch weight (43.16), number of berries per bunch (27.18) and TSS/acid ratio (25.81) exhibited high genetic advance as percentage of mean indicating additive gene effect. Fruit or berry yield was positively and significantly correlated with bunch length (0.652), bunch breadth (0.584), bunch weight (0.946), number of berries per bunch (0.672), berry breadth (0.363) and number of seeds per berry (0.612). This study revealed that the characters such as yield, bunch length, bunch weight, number of bunch per vine, berry weight, number of berries per bunch, total soluble solids and total sugars are the most important traits for selecting best grape accessions.
A probe detector for defectivity assessment in p-n junctions

In this paper, we present a process probe capable of measuring the avalanche ignition rate of the generation centers, in order to investigate some process-dependent morphological properties of p-n junctions. In particular, we report a nonlinear dependence of the defectivity with the area of circular junctions, which can be ascribed to a radially growing density of generation centers, like dopant clusters. This hypothesis has been verified by means of both microscopic inspection of the probes and comparison with alternative probe geometries. Technological hints are finally provided to counteract the defectivity, thus leading to potential improvements in the fabrication of microelectronic devices.
ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY 2015: NEEDS ANALYSIS OF UNIVERSITAS INDONESIA’S ENGINEERING STUDENTS

Prior to the ASEAN Economic Community in the end of 2015, one of the keys for Indonesian engineers to outrank engineers from other ASEAN countries is mastering English language skills. This study aims at analyzing the English needs of undergraduate engineering students at Universitas Indonesia. Questionnaires and semi-structured interviews were used as the data collection methods. The questionnaires were spread to 111 alumni and 150 students from the Faculty of Engineering. The interviews were conducted with HRD from a multinational company, HRD from a local company, three heads of departments, and two lecturers from the Faculty of Engineering. The research reveals that students’ needs of English language learning are considered not as high as their needs of English language use. The recommendation given to the Faculty of Engineering is to conduct an optional course on English for Professional Purposes, and the course is to be handled by professional English teachers helped by the lecturers from the Faculty of Engineering.
The Response of Retail Interest Rates to Factor Forecasts of Money Market Rates in Major European Economies

The recent financial crisis has underlined that banks no longer simply accumulate deposits and lend a fraction to their clients. Instead they use interbank markets and structured finance to increase their loan book. This has implications for the understanding of interest rate pass through since a large number of interest rates and macro variables influence the retail rates they set on loans and deposits. This paper uses Stock-Watson factor forecasts to predict market interest rates which are then used as the basis for setting retail rates. We find a significant role for forecasts of future interest rates in determining short- and long-run pass through, and we argue that models which do not include future rates are misspecified.
Effect of Organic Manure and Zinc Fertilization on Zinc Transformation and Biofortification of Crops in Vertisols of Central India

The studies are described to indicate biofortification of micronutrients into seed and their various fractions availability into soil. The primary application of biofortification is to alleviate micronutrient deficiencies in developing country populations. Soil samples were analyzed for the DTPA (pH 7.3), extractable micronutrients were extracted by 0.005 M DTPA, 0.01 M CaCl 2 and 0.1 M triethanol amine and determined on atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS). The total zinc was determined with hydrofluoric and perchloric acid by AAS. The objectives of experiment were to examine the effect of Zn biofortification and transformation under various organic and zinc fertilization for realizing maximum use efficiency in Vertisols. Among organic manures, sugarcane press mud recorded more yield, higher Zn concentration, fractions, uptake and their use efficiency than other. Application of Zinc @ 10 kg ha -1 recorded the highest water soluble Zn, exchangeable Zn, complexed Zn, organic bond zinc, occluded Zn and residual zinc in rice and chickpea, respectively. Various fractions of zinc positively correlated with each other. However, Organic and zinc fertilization in rice offers a practical and useful approach to improve bioavailable Zn in rice and chickpea.
Multilateral training as an innovative didactic method to support continuous education in police

Police work requires continuous professional and physical training to cope with high stress situations and meet occupational tasks needs. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a physical education program in the general framework of continuing education for work efficiency. We measured the effects of an eight-week motor program based on the didactic method of multilateral training (MT) consisting of the agility and strength training on physical efficiency in policemen. 20 healthy male volunteer policemen (age 46.8 ± 3.9 years) were assigned to an experimental (EG, n: 10) or control (CG, n: 10) group. At weeks one and eight, the peak height reached during a squat jump (SJ) and a countermovement jump (CMJ) test and the time to run a 505 CODS (change of direction speed) test were assessed. Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) were measured as adiposity indicators. Thereafter, the EG and CG performed MT (90 minutes, two times a week) and no training, respectively. The findings show that in policemen, the didactic method of MT is effective in increasing physical efficiency. L’allenamento multilaterale come metodo didattico innovativo a supporto della formazione continua in polizia Il lavoro in polizia richiede continua formazione professionale sia tecnica che fisica per far fronte a situazioni di stress elevato e soddisfare le esigenze lavorative. Lo scopo di questo studio e stato di valutare l’efficacia di un programma di educazione fisica nel quadro generale della formazione continua rivolta all’efficienza lavorativa. Sono stati misurati gli effetti di un programma motorio basato sul metodo didattico dell’allenamento multilaterale (MT) di otto settimane costituito da agility e allenamento della forza sull’efficienza fisica nei poliziotti. 20 poliziotti maschi sani (eta 46,8 ± 3,9 anni) volontari sono stati assegnati ad un gruppo sperimentale (EG, n: 10) o ad un gruppo di controllo (CG, n: 10). Nella prima e ottava settimana sono stati valutati il picco di altezza raggiunto nello squat jump (SJ) e nel ountermovement jump (CMJ) test e il tempo per eseguire un 505 CODS (cambio di direzione rapido) test. L’indice di massa corporea (BMI) e la circonferenza della vita (WC) sono stati misurati come indicatori di adiposita. Successivamente, EG e CG hanno eseguito MT (90 minuti, due volte a settimana) e nessun allenamento, rispettivamente. I risultati mostrano che negli operatori di polizia, il metodo didattico del MT e efficace nell’incrementare l’efficienza fisica.
Association Between Hormone Replacement Therapy and Glycemic Control in Postmenopausal Women with Type 2 Diabetes

Abstract Introduction. In women with diabetes, the changes that accompany menopause may further diminish glycemic control. Little is known about how hormone replacement therapy (HRT) affects glucose metabolism in diabetes. The aim of this study was to examine whether HbA1C levels are influenced by current HRT among postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes. Methods. A total of 40 postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes were enrolled. All of them fulfilled the criteria of natural menopause, with intact uterus, low estrogen levels (E2) and high follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels. Half of them (20 women) were assigned to take HRT (DM-HRT group). The other half (20 women) were assigned to the control group, those who did not take HRT (DM-non HRT group). HRT consisted of 17 β-estradiol (E2) 1 mg and drospirenone (DRSP) 2 mg. Fasting plasma glycemia, insulinemia and HbA1C were followed in both groups throughout 12 months. Results. The mean age was 49 years (SD±3,3) and 48,5 (SD±3.1), respectively. HRT was associated with statistically significant decrease in serum fasting glucose, HbA1C and insulinemia levels in the DM-HRT group. There was no significant reduction in glucose levels and HbA1C together with no significant increase in insulinemia levels in the DM non-HRT group throughout 12 months. Conclusion. HRT was associated with statistically significant decrease of plasma glucose levels and HbA1C level. Larger clinical trials are necessary to understand whether HRT may improve glycemic control in women with diabetes, especially when it is given shortly after entering menopause.
Forecasting performance of capital asset pricing models in case of Pakistani market

This study empirically tests the conditional CAPM, conditional consumption CAPM and conditional multifactor CAPM model with individual stocks traded at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE), the main equity market in Pakistan for the period 1993-2004. The ability of conditional CAPM models in forecasting asset returns is assessed through predictability of excess return for the period 2005-2006. The results show that the macroeconomic variables that capture business cycle fluctuations are better in explaining the cross-section variation in expected returns, they are found to have better forecasting ability for out-of-sample stock returns in case of Pakistani Market. The evaluation of forecasting ability of the conditional asset pricing models shows that the forecasting power of conditional multifactor CAPM is relatively better compared to conditional CAPM model and conditional consumption CAPM models. It follows, therefore, that the business cycle variables provide useful information for predicting the future direction of stock prices. These variables include market return, call money rate, term structure, industrial production growth, inflation rate, foreign exchange rate and growth in oil prices.
Does CEO emotional bias affect performance?

Abstract This article is focused on tackling the issue of the impact of the bank CEO’s emotional bias on the Tunisian banks’ performance level while accounting for the mediating role of the control systems. In this regard, an empirical study has been set up through a questionnaire undertaken as an appropriately fit data collection method administered to a sample of 100 CEOs of Tunisian banks. Actually, the present research is intended to help in reflecting an original approach, since it serves to highlight the behavioral aspects’ crucial role in explaining the performance level within the framework of the organizational architecture theory. To the best of our knowledge, this work represents a pioneering study that deals with exploring such a research area within the Tunisian context. Indeed, the achieved results reveal with no doubt that the behavioral dimension constitutes a central aspect in the organizational architecture as it helps greatly in reflecting the intermingling of the incentive aspect with the evaluation system with respect to the accounts manager.
Influence of fire frequency on Colophospermum mopane and Combretum apiculatum woodland structure and composition in northern Gonarezhou National Park, Zimbabwe

We investigated the long-term effects of fire frequency on Colophospermum mopane and Combretum apiculatum woodland structure and composition in northern Gonarezhou National Park (GNP), Zimbabwe. Fire frequency was categorised as high (every 1–2 years), medium (every 3–4 years) and low (every 5–6 years). The following variables were measured or recorded: plant height, species name, canopy depth and diameter, basal circumference, number of stems per plant, plant status (dead or alive) and number of woody plants in a plot. There was a positive correlation (r = 0.55, P = 0.0007) between annual area burnt (total from January to December) and annual rainfall (average over two rain stations per rain year, July to June) between 1972 and 2005. A total of 64 woody species were recorded from C. mopane and C. apiculatum woodlands. Mean plant height increased from 4.5 to 8.2 meters in C. mopane woodland and from 4.5 to 5.1 meters in C. apiculatum woodland in areas subjected to high and low fire frequencies. In C. mopane woodland, low fire frequency was characterised by a significantly low density of woody plants (P 0.05). Our results suggest that C. mopane and C. apiculatum woodlands are in a state of structural transformation. Fire frequency effects, however, appear to be woodland specific. Fire management strategies in GNP should take into consideration annual rainfall and the different vegetation types. Conservation implication: This study provides valuable information on fire frequency effects on woody vegetation in northern GNP, which can be used in fire management programmes for the park. The positive relationship between annual rainfall and annual area burnt emphasises the need for wildlife managers to consider annual rainfall in fire management.
The allergic phenotype during the first 10 years of life in a prospective cohort

Heredity and environmental parameters jointly affect allergy development. Here, we used a Swedish prospective cohort to study the influence of heredity and factors usually associated with allergic disease and the development of allergic manifestations in combination with immunoglobulin E (IgE) sensitization at four different time points until 10 years of age.
The Effect of Different Educational Programs on the Development of Students' Epistemological Beliefs

Epistemological beliefs are beliefs about the nature of knowledge and knowing. The purpose of this paper is to examine the different educational programs (English teacher education, computer technology teacher education, and food technology) in terms of epistemological beliefs and to reveal the epistemological beliefs of fresh graduates studying these programs in Turkey and from different educational backgrounds. The interview questions used in this study focused on the source of knowledge, nature of knowledge, and elements in acquiring knowledge. The results revealed that prospective English teachers had relatively sophisticated ideas and the prospective food technologists had relatively naive ideas on each dimension of epistemological beliefs. Computer technology teachers had medium epistemological beliefs. This could be because English teacher education programs focus more on the students' epistemological beliefs, whereas food technologist programs focus more on the subject rather than on students' beliefs about knowledge on food subjects.
A TIME DOMAIN INTEGRAL EQUATION SOLVER FOR SCATTERING FROM GENERAL CHIRAL OBJECTS

In this paper, transient electromagnetic scattering by general Chiral objects is investigated using time-domain integral equations with the Poggio, Miller, Chang, Harrington, Wu, and Tsai (PMCHWT) formulations. By introducing a pair of equivalent electric and magnetic currents, electromagnetic fields inside a homogeneous Chiral region can be represented by these sources over its boundary. The uncoupled equations are solved numerically by the Galerkin’s method that involves separate spatial and temporal testing procedures. The scaled Laguerre functions are used as the temporal basis and testing functions. The use of the Laguerre functions completely removes the time variable from computation, and the results are stable even at late times. Numerical results are presented and compared with analytical results, and good agreements are observed.
Structural Change and Productivity Growth in India and the People's Republic of China

Globalization has significantly changed the composition and structure of emerging economies, which has in turn reallocated factors across various economic activities. In this context, we examine the sources of labor reallocation or structural change, and measures and empirically evaluates the contribution of structural change to labor productivity growth (LPG) by controlling for indicators of economic globalization and types of human capital. We also evaluate the relative contributions of human and physical capital to LPG. We found that changing final demand is the most crucial factor in labor reallocation in India. In the PRC, this and changes in technology are factors of labor allocation. The regression analysis confirmed that structural change, globalization, and human capital significantly contribute to LPG. Due to its prevailing structure, India is capable of leading global economic growth in the future, provided that certain necessary policies on human capital development, outward-oriented policies, and other conducive economic reform measures are taken.
A Diagnostic of Coronal Elemental Behavior during the Inverse FIP Effect in Solar Flares

The solar corona shows a distinctive pattern of elemental abundances that is different from that of the photosphere. Low first ionization potential (FIP) elements are enhanced by factors of several. A similar effect is seen in the atmospheres of some solar-like stars, while late-type M stars show an inverse FIP effect. This inverse effect was recently detected on the Sun during solar flares, potentially allowing a very detailed look at the spatial and temporal behavior that is not possible from stellar observations. A key question for interpreting these measurements is whether both effects act solely on low-FIP elements (a true inverse effect predicted by some models), or whether the inverse FIP effect arises because high-FIP elements are enhanced. Here we develop a new diagnostic that can discriminate between the two scenarios, based on modeling of the radiated power loss, and apply the models to a numerical hydrodynamic simulation of coronal loop cooling. We show that when low-/high-FIP elements are depleted/enhanced, there is a significant difference in the cooling lifetime of loops that is greatest at lower temperatures. We apply this diagnostic to a post X1.8 flare loop arcade and inverse FIP region, and show that for this event, low-FIP elements are depleted. We discuss the results in the context of stellar observations, and models of the FIP and inverse FIP effect. We also provide the radiated power-loss functions for the two inverse FIP effect scenarios in machine readable form to facilitate further modeling.
Improving Sensitivity in Raman Imaging for Thin Layered and Powdered Food Analysis Utilizing a Reflection Mirror

Raman imaging has been proven to be a powerful analytical technique for the characterization and visualization of chemical components in a range of products, particularly in the food and pharmaceutical industries. The conventional backscattering Raman imaging technique for the spatial analysis of a deep layer suffers from the presence of intense fluorescent and Raman signals originating from the surface layer which mask the weaker subsurface signals. Here, we demonstrated the application of a new reflection amplifying method using a background mirror as a sample holder to increase the Raman signals from a deep layer. The approach is conceptually demonstrated on enhancing the Raman signals from the subsurface layer. Results show that when bilayer samples are scanned on a reflection mirror, the average signals increase 1.62 times for the intense band at 476 cm−1 of starch powder, and average increases of 2.04 times (for the band at 672 cm−1) for a subsurface layer of high Raman sensitive melamine powder under a 1 mm thick teflon sheet. The method was then applied successfully to detect noninvasively the presence of small polystyrene pieces buried under a 2 mm thick layer of food powder (a case of powdered food adulteration) which otherwise are inaccessible to conventional backscattering Raman imaging. In addition, the increase in the Raman signal to noise ratio when measuring samples on a mirror is an important feature in many applications where high-throughput imaging is of interest. This concept is also applicable in an analogous manner to other disciplines, such as pharmaceutical where the Raman signals from deeper zones are typically, substantially diluted due to the interference from the surface layer.
Caspofungin versus amphotericin B treatment of Aspergillus fumigatus in kidneys of chronically immunosuppressed infected mice

Background: Caspofungin acetate has been approved for use in empirical therapy of presumed fungal infections in febrile, neutropenic patients, candidemia, esophageal candidiasis and invasive aspergillosis in patients who cannot tolerate or respond to other therapies. While caspofungin has been studied extensively in mouse survival models of aspergillosis, no study to date has documented the time or dose required to eliminate the detectable Aspergillus fumigatus fungal burden in the kidney of an established mouse infection model. Aim: The goal of this study was to determine the duration of treatment and dose of caspofungin required to reduce the A. fumigatus burden to the limit of detection in kidneys of challenged, immunosuppressed mice. Materials & methods: Dosing was initiated 24 h after infection, and amphotericin B (AmB) was used as a comparator. Immunosuppressed mice were infected intravenously with A. fumigatus and treated intraperitoneally for 14 days with caspofungin (1 or 2 mg/kg), AmB (0.5 mg/kg.
Training Programs, Skills, and Human Capital: A Life-Cycle Approach

We argue that standard models with one-dimensional skills and human capital cannot explain these distinct patterns. Instead we develop a model in which human capital is occupation-specific, but in which non-routine occupations require upfront occupation-specific human capital built-up. Furthermore, accumulation of human capital in non-routine occupations requires different skills than in routine occupations. Training programs and their government-sponsored general educational component help building human capital up-front and developing skills for processing complex task. We show that our model can explain the rich set of facts about labor market dynamics found in the data.