Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
GENETIC VARIABILITY AND CORRELATION ANALYSIS FOR VARIOUS YIELD TRAITS OF COTTON (GOSSYPIUM HIRSUTUM L.)

Present study was carried out at Cotton Research Institute, AARI, Faisalabad, Pakistan during 2012 to find out genetic components viz., heritability, genetic advance and correlation among various yield traits of twenty cotton genotypes grown in RCBD. It was concluded that the boll size of FH-207 (1) and FH-207 (22) was large, tapering shape, good opening and leaf was of medium size as compared to all other varieties. It was concluded that higher values of heritability and genetic advance were recorded for first bud days (99.40%, 173.67%), sympodial branches (87.98%, 108.42%), monopodial branches (35.24%. 51.42%), number of bolls per plant (99.76%, 348.18%), plant height (99.91%, 256.09%), boll weight (94.65, 37.25%), GOT percent (88.06%, 69.76%) and fibre strength (98.53%, 61.61%) respectively. Significant correlations were found for boll weight, number of bolls, staple length, fibre strength and fibre fineness. Higher heritability, genetic advance and significant genotypic and phenotypic correlations suggested that selection may be useful for enhancement of cotton yield and quality.
DIFFERENT DOSE INULIN FEEDING EFFECT ON CALF DIGESTION CANAL STATE AND DEVELOPMENT

The aim of this study was to determine the influence of Jerusalem artichoke flour feeding on the general health status of calves (Bos Taurus), the animal live weight gain and digestive canal morphological development in the first four months of life, as well as to find out the optimal of three inulin doses. Jeruslem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) concentrate produced in Latvia contains the prebiotic – inulin. The study was performed on four groups of animals a control group of 10 animals and three prebiotic groups, 10 animals in each group. All groups were fed the whole milk, but the PreG6 group animals were fed daily with 6 grams of prebiotic, calves PreG12 group were fed with 12g of prebiotic, but each calf in PreG24 group – 24g of prebiotic per day. CoG control animals did not receive feed supplement. Faecal mass consistence of PreG6, PreG12 groups of animals was more stable within the whole research period than CoG. We found that the control group animal weight gain on the 56th research day is statistically significantly (p<0.05) lower than of those calves that received inulin as a food supplement. The highest growth rates have shown PreG12 and PreG24 group of animals, significantly (p<0.05) being ahead of PreG6 group of calves, the highest average daily live weight gain was observed in PreG24 group (0.95 ± 0.093 kg).
Can Macroprudential Policies Counter the Financial Dutch Disease Phenomenon ? Empirical Evidence from Panel Data

Despite a growing body of literature examining the impact of Macroprudential Policies (MaPs) on credit growth and asset prices, there is scant empirical evidence on the impact of MaPs on external competitiveness as narrowly captured by the Real Exchange Rate (RER). Ultra-loose monetary policy in advanced economies could, by leading to surge in capital inflows in search of yield, result in a financial Dutch Disease phenomenon and consequent loss of price competitiveness in the recipient economy. Exploiting the comprehensive dataset on MaPs compiled by Cerutti et al. (2015) for a panel of 93 emerging and developing economies for 2000-2013, we empirically investigate if and what types of MaPs are effective in moderating the financial Dutch Disease phenomenon as well as the factors that determine their effectiveness. Our results show strong evidence that MaPs moderate RER appreciation through the real interest rate channel, though this is limited to MaPs that target financial institutions rather than those that target borrowers. In addition, their effectiveness is limited to EMDEs that have high degrees of capital account openness, financial development, foreign bank presence and low foreign exchange reserves.
Dynamic factor models with macro, frailty and industry effects for US default counts: the credit crisis of 2008

We develop a high-dimensional and partly nonlinear non-Gaussian dynamic factor model for the decomposition of systematic default risk conditions into a set of latent components that correspond with macroeconomic/financial, default-specific (frailty), and industry-specific effects. Discrete default counts together with macroeconomic and financial variables are modeled simultaneously in this framework. In our empirical study based on defaults of U.S. firms, we find that approximately 35 percent of default rate variation is due to systematic and industry factors. Approximately one third of systematic variation is captured by macroeconomic/financial factors. The remainder is captured by frailty (about 40 percent) and industry (about 25 percent) effects. The default-specific effects are particularly relevant before and during times of financial turbulence. For example, we detect a build-up of systematic risk over the period preceding the 2008 credit crisis.
Expression of ERCC 1 mRNA in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Tissues and Survival Analysis of Patients

Objective In order to improve the quality of life for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients, this study investigated excision repair cross complementing 1(ERCC1) mRNA expression levels in NSCLC and analyzed the factors affecting patient survival after operation. Methods ERCC1 mRNA expression levels were examined in 60 cases of NSCLC tissues and adjacent normal tissues by using quantitative Real-Time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) technology. The Kaplan Meier technique and Cox regression were used for survival analysis of patients. Results There was a statistical difference between cancer tissues and adjacent normal ones at the mRNA level for ERCC1 (-7.85±3.86, -11.19±5.03, t=3.973, P=0.000). Survival analysis through the Kaplan-Meier method showed the survival rate of patients with high ERCC1 mRNA expression was lower than that of patients with low ERCC1 mRNA expression (P<0.05); Cox regression survival analysis showed that the expression of ERCC1 mRNA, lymph node metastasis, smoking history, pathological grade were significantly independent risk factors affecting survival. The relative risks were 46.698 (95% CI 3.007~125.236), 2.266 (95% CI 1.160~4.428), 1.906(95% CI 1.057~3.437) and 1.339(95% CI 1.114~1.910), respectively (P<0.05). Conclusions NSCLC patients with higher ERCC1 mRNA expression have shorter survival time than those with lower ERCC1 mRNA expression. The expression of ERCC1 mRNA, lymph node metastasis, smoking history, family history of cancer and pathological grade can be used as prognostic indicators for NSCLC patients. [Xiangnan Li, Xue Pan, Peng Wang, Wang Ma, Lili Wang. Expression of ERCC1 mRNA in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Tissues and Survival Analysis of Patients. Life Sci J 2013;10(2):1926-1931] (ISSN: 1097-8135). http://www.lifesciencesite. com. 270
Conductivity Studies on Polythiophene-CoO NanoComposites

Article history: Received 10 June 2015 Accepted 18 June 2015 Available online 26 June 2015 Polythiophene (PTh) was prepared at 323K by oxidation method using ferric chloride as an oxidizing agent. PTh-CoO composites were prepared by mixing PTh and CoO in different amounts. XRD studies on these composites revealed peaks corresponding to CoO structure. Using these peaks, grain sizes were estimated and they were found to be of few nanometers. SEM image of pure CoO showed nano size grains. Whereas, SEM images of PTh-CO composites exhibited nano size grains and some tubular structure. DC conductivity has been measured in the temperature range from 300K to 425K. Conductivity has been analyzed using polaron hopping models and activation energy was determined. Activation energy was found to be the fraction of a meV for all the composites. With increase in CoO content, Ea decreased. Densities of states of charge carriers at Fermi level were determined.
Control rights versus cash-flow rights , banks ’ shareholders and bondholders conflicts : Evidence from the 2007-2010 crisis

We empirically test the effect of excess control rights (greater control than cash-flow rights) of ultimate owners in pyramids, on bond yield spreads across sound and distress periods for a sample of 2,800 bonds issued by 89 publicly traded European banks over the 2002-2010 period. While the presence of excess control rights is not related to bond yield spreads during normal times, the results show that banks controlled by shareholders with excess control rights experienced lower bond yield spreads during the distress period of 20072010. This is potentially because bondholders perceive interconnections among shareholders within pyramids as a security cushion against failure and therefore require lower spreads from such controlled banks. A further analysis reveals that such a behavior is mainly relevant for bonds with downgraded ratings and subordinated/unsecured bonds. Overall, our findings provide a new rationale on why some banks outperformed other banks during the financial crisis and have several policy implications. JEL Classification: G21, G32
Consistency based correlations for tailings consolidation

The main objective of this investigation was to analyze the consolidation behavior of tailings in conjunction with soil consistency that captures physicochemical interactions. Based on published data, the large strain consolidation behavior of six fine-grained soil slurries was examined. It was found that normalized void ratio (e/eL) best describes volume compressibility whereas liquidity index (LI) best explains the hydraulic conductivity. In both cases, power laws were found to be the best-fit equations. Additional data over the entire range of sedimentation, transition, and consolidation are required to validate the observed relationships. RÉSUMÉ L'objectif principal de cette enquête était d'analyser la conduite de consolidation de tailings dans la conjonction avec la consistance de sol qui capture les actions réciproques physicochemical. Basé sur les données publiées, la grande conduite de consolidation d'effort de six sol grained parfait slurries a été examinée. Il a été constaté que le rapport nul normalisé (e/eL) décrit le mieux la compressibilité de volume alors que l'index (LI) de liquidité explique le mieux la conductivité hydraulique. Dans les deux cas, les lois de pouvoir ont été trouvées pour être les équations appropriéesmeilleures. Les données supplémentaires sur la gamme d'enitre de sédimentation, transition et consolidation sont tenues de valider les rapports observés.
FATIGUE LIFE OF BITUMEN AND MASTICS-ANALYSIS AND COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT CRITERIA

A study on fatigue behavior of bitumen and mastics is currently led at University of Lyon, ENTPE/DGCB in collaboration with TOTAL Company. An innovative device, the Annular Shear Rheometer (ASR), is used to perform advanced experimental investigation. It allows practicing fatigue tests, which could be considered as homogenous, on large scale specimen contrary to other devices. Different types of materials, including pure bitumen and mastics (phase composed of bitumen and filler) are tested. In this paper, the ASR is presented, as well as the testing procedure and the tested materials. A fatigue life analysis of the results, based on the use of five different criteria, is proposed. The first criterion is classically used: it consists in defining the failure as a 50% loss of the initial stiffness. The other criteria establish a link between the appearance of non-homogeneities in the sample and the occurring of macro-crack, both due to repeated loadings. Two approaches are developed. The first one is based on the evolution of global parameters. The second one takes into account local measurements at different locations in the tested specimen. These two approaches give compatible results, whereas the classical criterion may give very different results, for some loadings conditions. The proposed analysis reveals the limits of traditional approach, mainly due to biased phenomena occurring during fatigue tests such as heating and thixotropy. The analysis provides an objective method to compare fatigue performance of tested materials.
A generalization of the Barabási-Albert random tree∗

In this paper a random graph evolution rule is defined which can be considered as a generalization of the Barabási-Albert random tree. The evolution is a combination of the preferential attachment method and the interactions of 2 vertices. Our model is similar to the 3-interactions model studied in [2]. We describe the asymptotic behaviour of the degrees and the weights of the vertices.
Coupled dynamic responses of a semisubmersible under the irregular wave and turbulent wind

A coupled dynamic analysis of a semisubmersible-type FOWT has been carried out in time domain under the combined action of irregular wave and turbulent wind represented respectively by JONSWAP spectrum and Kaimal spectrum. To account for the turbine-floater motion coupling in a more realistic way, the wind turbulence has been incorporated into the calculation of aerodynamic loads. The platform model was referred from the DeepCwind project and the turbine considered here was the NREL 5MW Baseline. To account for the operationality of the turbine, two different environmental conditions (operational and survival) have been considered and the aerodynamic effect of turbine-rotation on actual responses of the FOWT has been studied. Higher mean offsets in surge and pitch responses were obtained under the operational condition as compared to the survival condition. The mooring line tensions were also observed to be sensitive to the rotation of turbine due to the turbulence of wind and overestimated responses were found when the constant wind was considered in the analysis. Additionally, a special analysis case of sudden shutdown of the turbine has also been considered to study the swift modification of responses and tension in the mooring cables.
Familles de représentations de de Rham et monodromie p-adique

On donne une formalisation de la methode de Sen pour les representations $p$-adiques. Comme application de ces techniques, on montre que (1) toute representation $p$-adique est surconvergente (2) si on se donne un espace $\calX = \mathrm{Spm}(S)$ qui parametrise des representations $p$-adiques $V_x$, alors l'ensemble des $x$ tels que $V_x$ est de de Rham (ou semi-stable, ou cristalline) a poids de Hodge-Tate dans un intervalle $[a,b]$ fixe est un sous-espace $S$-analytique de $\calX$ et (3) les modules de Fontaine $\mathrm{D}_*(V)$ associes varient analytiquement.
A Financial Performance Comparison of Foreign VS Local Banks in Ghana

The banking sector is very important to the economy of nations and for developing worlds, it is extremely crucial. It is therefore important to understand all the parameters in the commercial banking sector so as to be guided in policy formulation. In this study we compare the performance of foreign and local banks in Ghana along the following dimensions; Return on Assets, Return on Equity, Asset Quality, Capital Adequacy, Management Efficiency, Earning Performance, Liquidity and Bank size using data from 2005-2010. We find various differences in ratios for the two types. It is important to note that this study is for academic purpose.
A common-gate switched 0.9-W class-E power amplifier with 41% PAE in 0.25-μm CMOS

A power amplifier for wireless applications has been implemented in a standard 0.25-/spl mu/m CMOS technology. The power amplifier employs class-E topology to exploit its soft-switching property for high efficiency. The finite dc-feed inductance in the class-E load network allows the load resistance to be larger for the same output power and supply voltage than that for an RF choke. The common-gate switching scheme increases the maximum allowable supply voltage by almost twice from the value for a simple switching scheme. By employing these design techniques, the power amplifier can deliver 0.9-W output power to 50-/spl Omega/ load at 900 MHz with 41% power-added efficiency (PAE) from a 1.8-V supply without stressing the active devices.
Task-based Language Teaching ( TBLT ) in Asian EFL classes : Challenges and Strategies

The last two decades have witnessed an increasing and extensive application of taskbased language teaching (TBLT) in the EFL classes around the Asian countries. Despite its popularity, however, there are a variety of studies exploring and displaying the challenges and problems in its implementation in Asian classes. This paper reviews research addressing the problems in the implementation of TBLT in Asian EFL classes and their according solutions. More importantly, the paper attempts to investigate the mismatches between the pedagogic concepts underlying TBLT and the sociocultural contexts in Asia. This will help educators and language teachers in Asia to attach more importance to the contextual differences when applying TBLT to the local educational settings, both in Asia and the other regions around the world.
Performance of Lemongrass ( Cymbopogon citratus L . ( DC ) Stapf ) Agronomic and Chemical Traits in Different Agro-Ecologies of Ethiopia

Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus L. (DC) Stapf) is a perennial aromatic and medicinal plant that belongs to the Graminae (Poaceae) family. It has long been introduced and maintained at Wondo Genet, Southern Ethiopia. Despite its long presence, various potential uses and the existence of diverse ecologies, the plant has not been evaluated for the performance of agronomic and chemical traits in different ecologies in Ethiopia. This study was thus designed to contribute to addressing the existing technology gaps and thereby bringing the crop to the level of cultivation in Ethiopia. Data on number of tillers/plant, number of leaves/tiller, number of leaves/plant, longest leaf length, plant height, fresh herbage yield/plant, fresh herbage yield/ha/yr, essential oil (EO) content and EO yield/ha/yr were collected from six locations arranged in a complete randomized block design with four replications. In addition, the overall mean values for citral, myrcene and geraniol contents were quantified and recorded. Growing location demonstrated a highly significant influence (P < 0.01) on the performance of all the parameters considered. With increasing year, the performance of lemongrass was significantly (P < 0.01) influenced in all the studied parameters except for number of leaves/tiller. The respective average fresh herbage yield/ha, EO content and EO yield/ha varied from 7.98-28.01 t, 0.34-0.53% and 42.29-108.16 kg for first year while, during the second year, average annual fresh leaf yield/ha, EO content and EO yield/ha varied from 32.31-75.89 t, 0.45-0.55% and 155.09-342.69 kg, respectively. Increasing age from the first to the second year resulted in an increase of 165.31, 6.66 and 189.91% for fresh leaf yield/ha, EO content and EO yield/ha, respectively. The overall mean performance of lemongrass in terms of citral content over the tested locations varied from 70.81-82.68%. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Series E-2010-03 Optimal Monetary Policy and Nominal Exchange Rate Volatility under Local Currency Pricing

We analyze the fluctuation in inflation and nominal exchange rate under optimal monetary policy with local currency pricing, by developing a two-country model belonging to DSGE with local currency pricing and comparing fluctuations under local currency pricing with fluctuations under producer currency pricing. Although preceding DSGE literatures assuming producer currency pricing show that stabilizing domestic inflation is optimal from the view point of minimizing welfare costs, we show that completely stabilizing consumer price index inflation is optimal from that view point. In addition, we show that completely stabilizing consumer price index inflation is equivalent with completely stabilizing nominal exchange rate.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE RESPONSE OF MILK THISTLE ( SILYBUM MARIANUM ) TO APPLICATION OF HUMIC ACID AND MYCORRHIZAL FUNGI

Plant growth promoters such as humic acid (HA) and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) have a great potential in sustainable agriculture, especially under environmental stresses. Although the contribution of bio-stimulants to crop yield has been well documented, however, few studies have been carried out about their effects on medicinal plants. This study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of HA and AMF on milk thistle using multivariate statistical analyses. Results of cluster analysis showed that the combination of AMF and HA led to increase in morphological characteristics as well as yield and yield components, especially, when the plants were irrigated with 75 g•l-1 of HA. Also, content of plant pigments increased remarkably. However, antioxidant enzyme activity and silibinin content was reduced. It seems that application of AMF+ HA reduced environmental stresses through creating a suitable environment for growth, which resulted in decreased antioxidant enzyme activity and silibinin content of the leaves.
Welcome Ratings-Based Regulation and Systematic Risk Incentives

Our model shows that when regulation is based on credit ratings, banks with low charter value maximize shareholder value by minimizing capital and selecting identically-rated loans and bonds with the highest systematic risk. This regulatory arbitrage is possible if the credit spreads on same-rated loans and bonds are greater when their systematic risk (debt beta) is higher. We empirically confirm this relationship between credit spreads, ratings, and debt betas. We also show that banks with lower capital select syndicated loans with higher debt betas and credit spreads, and banks with lower charter value choose overall assets with higher systematic risk.
An FPGA-based Snappy Decompressor-Filter

New interfaces to interconnect CPUs and accelerators at memory-class bandwidth pose new opportunities and challenges for the design of accelerators. This thesis studies one such accelerator, a decompressor for Parquet files compressed with the Snappy library. Our design targets reconfigurable logic (FPGAs) attached via the open coherent accelerator processor interface(OpenCAPI) at 25.6GB/s. We give an overview of the previous research in hardware-based (de)compression engines and present and analyze our design. Much of the challenge of designing the decompression engine stems from the need to process more than one token per cycle. In our design, a single engine can process two tokens per cycle. A Xilinx KU15P FPGA is expected to support multiple such engines. The input throughput and the output throughput ranges of a single engine are 3.9$\sim$6.3 bytes/cycle and 8.3$\sim$15 bytes/cycle, respectively. Based on the implementation results, a single engine of the proposed design could work at 140MHz, meaning 0.51$\sim$0.82 GB/s input throughput or 1.08$\sim$1.96 GB/s output throughput. The Parquet format enables the parallel decompression of multiple blocks when multiple units are instantiated. With the latest generation of FPGAs, we estimate at most 28 units can be supported leading to a total input/output bandwidth of 14.28/30.24 to 22.96/54.88 GB/s. Because the output bandwidth can exceed the interface bandwidth if multiple engines are supported, the design is especially effective when combined with a filter engine that reduces the output size.