Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Re-straightening the story of Streblus brunonianus and S. pendulinus (Moraceae)

The current broad-species concept applied to Streblus pendulinus (Endl.) F.Muell. is regarded as not useful taxonomically, and so the narrower, original circumscription is applied here to refer only to the plants restricted to Norfolk Island. The plants previously referred to as S. pendulinus in the Mariana Islands, Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, Australia, New Caledonia, south-western and southern Pacific, and Hawai′i are treated as the widespread S. brunonianus (Endl.) F.Muell. Comparative morphological characters for distinguishing these two species are discussed.
Iron Speciation of Mud Breccia from the Dushanzi Mud Volcano in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, NW China

Organic‐inorganic interactions occurring in petroleum‐related mud volcanoes can help predict the chemical processes that are responsible for methane emissions to the atmosphere. Seven samples of mud breccia directly ejected from one crater were collected in the Dushanzi mud volcano, along with one argillite sample of the original reddish host rocks distal from the crater, for comparison purposes. The mineral and chemical compositions as well as iron species of all samples were determined using XRD, XRF and Mössbauer spectroscopy, respectively. The results indicate that a series of marked reactions occurred in the mud volcano systems, more specifically in the mud breccia when compared to the original rocks. Changes mainly included: (1) some conversion of clay minerals from smectite into chlorite and illite, and the precipitation of secondary carbonate minerals such as calcite and siderite; (2) silicon depletion and significant elemental enrichment of iron, manganese, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus; and (3) transformation of iron from ferric species in hematite and smectite into ferrous species in siderite, chlorite and illite. These geochemical reactions likely induced the color changes of the original reddish Neogene argillite to the gray or black mud breccia, as a result of reduction of elements and/or alteration of minerals associated with the oxidation of hydrocarbons. Our results also suggest that greenhouse gases emitted from the mud volcanoes are lowered through a series of methane oxidation reactions and carbon fixation (i.e., through carbonate precipitation).
Simple potentiometry and phenolphthalein-based titrimetric methods of analysis for Lisinopril tablets

A colour indicator-based assay was developed and validated for the quantitative analysis of Lisinopril in tablet in aqueous medium. The proposed procedure involved a reaction between the acidic functional group (COOH) of Lisinopril drug and standardised aqueous sodium hydroxide. The method involved dissolution of powdered Lisinopril tablet in water followed by filtering; the obtained filtrate was titrated with aqueous sodium hydroxide, and the end point was determined using phenolphthalein as indicator. The method which was applicable over a concentration range of 0.2 to 1.12 mg/ml gave an inter-day percentage of relative standard deviation (%RSD) of 0.11 to 1.67, while that of intra-day was 0.27 to 1.72 across the different concentrations used for the determinations. Similarly, the percentage of relative error (%RE) were 0.38 to 2.58 and 0.38 to 2.60 for the inter-day and intra-day assays, respectively. This indicates good accuracy and precision for the method. Furthermore, water soluble excipients did not interfere with the end point determination. Slight modification of the method involving potentiometrically determining the end point using glass calomel electrode system gave similar results. The application of both methods; potentiometry and phenolphthalein indicator-based to the chemical content assay of nine different brands of Lisinopril tablets showed no statistically significant difference between the two methods.
Comparison of growth performance and carcass traits of Japanese quails reared in conventional, pasture, and organic conditions

ABSTRACT - This study was conducted to compare live weight, feed intake, feed conversion, mortality rate, and some carcass characteristics of Japanese quails reared under organic and conventional conditions. A total of 180 one-day-old quail chicks were randomly divided into six groups ― Conventional, consuming conventional feed ad libitum; Control (C), consuming organic feed ad libitum; C+P, consuming organic feed ad libitum + pasture; 80C+P, consuming 80% of control + pasture; 70C+P, consuming 70% of control + pasture; and 50C+P, consuming 50% of control + pasture ― with three replicates. The conventional group was kept for 6 weeks, while the control, C+P, 80C+P, 70C+P, and 50C+P groups were reared until the end of 10 weeks of age. Raising systems significantly affected live weight, feed intake, and feed conversion. The analysis showed that the meat yield of quail raised in organic conditions had better results than those raised in conventional conditions in terms of appearance, color, aroma, and flavor. The group consuming 50% of control plus pasture was more advantageous than the other organic groups and the conventional group at the end of the 10-week fattening period. The organic production system can be a good system to meet the demand of consumers who seek more natural products.
Accession × Treatment Interaction, Variability and Correlation Studies of Pepper (Capsicum spp.) under the Influence of Arbuscular Mycorrhiza Fungus (Glomus clarum) and Cow Dung

The field experiment was conducted in the Department of Botany, University of Ibadan, Nigeria between September to December 2012. Four accessions of pepper (Capsicum spp.), obtained from Moor plantation in Ibadan and LUTH (Lagos University Teaching Hospital) vegetable garden, Idi-Araba Lagos were evaluated to investigate the morpho-agronomic variability and interaction of accession × treatment × days after transplant in treatment combinations of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus (Glomus clarum) and cowdung. The experiment was a 4 × 4 factorial arrangement laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The combined analysis of variance showed significant accession, treatment, days after transplant, and accession × treatment interactive effect for most of the growth characters at P 0.01 and P 0.05. The result also showed significant difference in yield related traits of fruits for pepper accessions. The number of leaves per plant was significant and positively associated with plant height (r = 0.516; P 0.05), and highly significant and positively correlated with the number of branches (r = 0.836; P 0.01), but negative and non-significantly related with stem girth. Glomus clarum treated plants responded significantly with higher growth and yield. It suggested that G. clarum treatment had higher potential in influencing crop yield compared to cowdung and untreated plants. This study further explored the relationship between G.
Influence of a newly-synthesised 5-oxo-1,2,4-triazyne derivative on antioxidant indices of blood and performance of turkey hens

The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of a newly-synthesised 5-oxo-1,2,4-triazyne derivative on the antioxidant status and performance of turkey hens. The experiment was conducted on sixweek old Big-6 turkey hens, divided equally into four groups (60 birds/group). The treatments were: T0 – control (no triazyne supplement) and T15, T30, T45: 5-oxo-1,2,4-triazyne supplementation at 15, 30 and 45 µg/kg BW/day, respectively. The additive was administered over a period of eight weeks. A two-week break with no triazyne supplementation was given in the middle of that period. The performance indices were body weight, feed conversion ratio and the Index of Rearing Effectiveness (WEO). The antioxidant parameters were superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase and catalase activity in erythrocytes and copper, iron and zinc concentrations in plasma. None of these measurements were affected by any of the supplementation treatments. However, after four weeks the supplementation of the 5-oxo-1,2,4-triazyne derivative caused a significant increase in superoxide dismutase activity in the erythrocytes of the hens, and after 10 weeks, only at the highest dose of supplementation. After four weeks of supplementation, the group that received the highest dose of the additive showed an increase in total antioxidant potential (FRAP) in the plasma as well as in its components, i.e. uric acid and vitamin C. After 10 weeks of supplementation a decrease was recorded in the FRAP value, as well as in uric acid, ascorbic acid and Cu concentrations in plasma. The observed growth of enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants may indicate a mobilization of the antioxidant defence system. However, at the end of experiment, the significant decrease in the plasma concentration of the nonenzymatic antioxidants suggests that the body reserves were depleted.
The Influence of Different Stressors on Alcohol Consumption and Binge Drinking

Throughout literature, alcohol consumption has very often been used as a method to cope with stress. Many studies have also documented, more specifically, binge drinking as a method to deal with this stress. This study looks at if average stress, interpersonal stress, work stress and college stress will all predict both general alcohol consumption and binge drinking if controlled for in a singular model. 136 participants were recruited for this study via convenience sampling. 85 females and 51 males took part. As not all participants attended both college and work, 112 of these 136 participants completed the questions relating to work stress and 65 of the 136 participants recorded answers about attending college. The ages of participants ranged from 18 to 75. Two multiple regression models were ran to investigate if these stressors predicted alcohol consumption in the first model and binge drinking in the second model. Results showed that average stress was a significant predictor of alcohol consumption and that college stress was a significant predictor of both alcohol consumption and binge drinking. This study had its limitations in that alcohol consumption and binge drinking were self-report measures, convenience sampling was used, and the sample size was relatively small. These findings could have implications in helping students to find better ways to cope with college stress other than drinking alcohol.
The Theory of Reasoned Action: A Meta-Analysis of Past Research with Recommendations for Modifications and Future Research

Two meta-analyses were conducted to Investigate the effectiveness of the Fishbein and Ajzen model in research to date. Strong overall evidence for the predictive utility of the model was found. Although numerous instances were identified in which researchers overstepped the boundary conditions initially proposed for the model, the predictive utility remained strong across conditions. However, three variables were proposed and found to moderate the effectiveness of the model. Suggested extensions to the model are discussed and general directions for future research are given.
Demonstration of auroral radio emission mechanisms by laboratory experiment

Auroral kilometric radiation occurs in regions of depleted plasma density in the polar magnetosphere. These emissions are close to the electron cyclotron frequency and appear to be connected to the formation of high pitch angle electron populations due to the conservation of the magnetic moment. This results in a horseshoe type distribution function being formed in velocity space where electrons are magnetically compressed as they descend towards the Earth's atmosphere. Satellites have observed that radio emissions occur in conjunction with the formation of this distribution and show the radiation to have propagation and polarization characteristics of the extraordinary (X-mode) plasma mode with emission efficiency observed at ∼1–2%. To investigate this phenomenon a laboratory experiment, scaled to microwave frequencies and lab dimensions by increasing the cyclotron frequency, was constructed whereby an electron beam propagated through a region of increasing magnetic field created by five independently variable solenoids. Results are presented for two experimental regimes of resonant coupling, 11.7 and 4.42 GHz, achieved by varying the peak magnetic field. Measurements of the experimental radiation frequency, power and efficiency were undertaken as a function of the magnetic compression. Results showed the radiation to be polarized in the near cut-off transverse electric radiation modes, with efficiency of emission ∼1–2%, peak power outputs of ∼19–30 kW and frequency close to the cyclotron frequency. This represented close correlation between the laboratory radiation efficiency, spectra, polarization and propagation with that of numerical predictions and the magnetospheric observations.
The Constitution of Space

It has become an academic self-evidence that space can only inadequately be conceptualized as a material or earth-bound base for social processes. This could commend a theoretical view of space as the outcome of action, which brings both social production practices and bodily deployment into focus. The action-theoretical perspective allows the constitution of space to be understood as taking place in perception. Not only are things alone perceived but also the relations between objects. This article develops a space-theoretical concept according to which space is constituted through acts as the outcome of synthesis and positioning practices. This opens up a theoretical perspective defining atmospheres as an external effect, instantiated in perception, of social goods and human beings in their situated spatial order/ing. Exclusion and inclusion are accordingly comprehended in terms of perception of the attunement of places. With reference to Anthony Giddens, this article discusses how space can be understood as a duality of structural ordering and action elements.
Comparison between waist and mid-upper arm circumferences in influencing systolic blood pressure in adolescence: the SHARP (Sardinian Hypertensive Adolescent Research Programme) study

Background : The correlation between high blood pressure (BP) and overweight in children is widely acknowledged, although the role of body fat distribution in this association remains to be fully elucidated. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of abdominal (central) and mid-upper arm (peripheral) adiposity in association with BP. Methods : 839 adolescents of both genders took part in the SHARP (Sardinian Hypertensive Adolescent Research Programme) study. BP, waist circumference (WC), mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), body mass index (BMI) and heart rate were measured. Results : 89 out of 839 subjects were hypertensive (10.6%: 44 males and 45 females. Isolated systolic hypertension: 4.2%; isolated diastolic hypertension: 4.9%; combined systolic and diastolic hypertension: 1.5%). In univariate analysis, WC and MUAC correlated with systolic (p < 0.0001 and p < 0.0007, respectively), but not with diastolic BP. In multiple longitudinal regression analysis, WC and MUAC were the strongest independent predictors of systolic BP over time. Furthermore, a significant increase of systolic BP was observed throughout all age-adjusted quintiles of WC (p < 0.001), while a similar increase was revealed only for the first four quintiles of MUAC (p < 0.001). Higher quintiles of central adiposity were associated with a higher prevalence of elevated systolic BP (p < 0.001), while no similar relationship was detected for MUAC. Conclusions : in adolescence, central and periph eral distribution of body fat is associated with normal systolic BP, irrespective of BMI, with WC alone being correlated to hypertension. Proceedings of the 9 th International Workshop on Neonatology · Cagliari (Italy) · October 23 rd -26 th , 2013 · Learned lessons, changing practice and cutting-edge research
Microorganisms From Positive blood Cultures by a Combined Lysis-centrifugation Method with MALDI-TOF MS and VITEK2 System Identification and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing of

Background: Rapid identification and the application of antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) to microorganisms causing bloodstream infections is pivotal to guide antimicrobial therapy. This study aims to: 1) utilize the Lysis-Centrifugation Method (LCM) not only for identification of microorganisms from positive blood culture bottles, but also for direct AST full panel by Vitek ® 2 system (bioMérieux, Inc. France) and by disc diffusion plate (Kirby Bauer Method) and 2) analyze the accuracy of these combined methods. Methods : 124 mono-microbial positive blood culture bottles were included in this study. An aliquot was subjected to LCM and used for the identification by the MALDI-TOF System. Moreover the microbial pellet was used for direct AST testing full panel by VITEK ® 2 system and by Kirby Bauer Method. Results: 123 isolates were correctly identified to the species level and 1 isolate was identified to the genus level. Comparing the two utilized AST methods, it was observed that Gram-positive isolates showed an agreement rate of 96.6% (58/60). Enterococcus faecalis was the only microorganism with a major error rate of 0.6% (2/324) related to erythromycin. Among the Gram-negative, the overall agreement rate was 93.3 (56/60). Klebsiella pneumoniae , Escherichia coli and Enterobacter spp . were the major cause of minor error rates (0.6%, 4/709) and major error rates (1.1%, 8/709). Among the yeasts, results showed an agreement rate of 100% (4/4). Conclusions: Our simple and cost-effective sample preparation method is very useful for rapid identification as well as AST of microorganisms directly from positive blood culture bottles in a clinical setting.
Asperger syndrome and employment inclusion: Towards practices informed by theories of contemporary employment

Asperger syndrome is yet to find its way into critical research surrounding contemporary work and employment. The extant literature is typically overcharacterised by psychological perspectives of Asperger syndrome and an overly descriptive and atheoretical employment framework. The main purpose of this paper, however, via discussions of the main psychological theories surrounding Asperger syndrome and key themes of labour process analysis, such as, new ways to organise work, teamworking and fun at work initiatives, is to propose a more holistic means to minimise discrimination and at the same time improve inclusion employment rates for people with Asperger syndrome. The main finding from the proposed paper is to suggest practices to increase employment rates and the quality of working life for prospective employees or employees with Asperger syndrome must more accurately reflect the nature of contemporary employment. In practical terms this suggests experts on contemporary work and employment, for example specially trained trade union representatives, need to be far more central to the design and implementation of employment diversity management practices.
Analysis of Factors Influencing User Intention to Use Smart Health Care Services

This study analyzes factors influencing user intention to use various smart health care services on the empirical level. The analysis shows that users of smart health care services have higher degree of effort expectancy and intention to use the service than non-users. Also, the high potential usages of the service are more positively correlated with the health enhancement, the performance expectancy, the recommendations from friends or family, and the perceived enjoyment or attractiveness of the service than the convenience of usage, the device compatibility with smart devices, and the personal innovativeness.
Pass-Through Valuation

Noted scholars argue that (1) economic models of capital taxation have been inadequately adapted to owner-managed enterprises and (2) capital structure researchers have used the wrong models while also improperly measuring key variables. Thus, a model that can overcome these problems should be of interest to academics when teaching capital structure theory and practitioners when determining optimal debt levels. This paper contributes to capital structure practice by using a model that is adaptable to ownermanaged enterprises like pass-throughs while also containing relevant variables that are measurable. This paper should be valuable to academics and practitioners in the following ways. First, we examine the effects of personal tax rates on a pass-through’s capital structure choice. Second, we offer rules for managers of pass-throughs on how to choose an optimal amount of debt. Third, we show that increasing market risk by doubling betas does not affect our major conclusions governing a pass-through. Fourth, we compare the pass-through and C Corp gains to leverage values when all factors are the same except tax rates that are unique to the ownership type.
Fracture Toughness of Vinyl Ester Composites Reinforced with Sawdust and Postcured in Microwaves

A commercial vinyl ester resin supplied by Hetron Chemical Pty. was reinforced with varying percentages by weight of sawdust. The sawdust particles were sieved into 3 different sizes, which were <300 μm, 300–425 μm, and 425–1180 μm, respectively, with a view to increase its fracture toughness for civil and structural applications. The sawdust used varied from 0% w/t to 15% w/t in step of 5% w/t. For higher w/t% of sawdust, the mixture would be too sticky to be mixed and cast. The cast composites were cured in ambient conditions and then postcured in microwave irradiation. They were then tested for fracture toughness using short bar tests. The values of fracture toughness of the composites increased with increasing particulate size, and this is due to the size distribution of the filler. It was found that the optimum amount of sawdust (425–1180 μm) was 15% w/t, with which the increase in fracture toughness was 126% as compared to neat resin and the reduction in cost was 15%. Furthermore, the optimum amount of sawdust (300–425 μm) was also 15% w/t, with which the increase in fracture toughness was 28.3% as compared to neat resin and the reduction in cost was again 15%.
Synthesis and characterization of halogen-containing aryl amide polymer-clay nanocomposites

Synthesized $N$-(4-bromophenyl)-2-methacrylamide (BrPMAAm) and $N$-(4-fluorophenyl)-2-methacrylamide (FPMAAm) monomers were polymerized via free radical polymerization. Montmorillonite-containing raw clay (NaMT) was purified to obtain pristine clay (SMT). XRF results of the SMT sample showed that sodium amount increased and so it is sodium montmorillonite. Using the SMT and organic surfactant hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB), organoclay (OSMT) was synthesized. d$_{001}$ interlayer distances were 1.4967 nm and 2.0439 nm for SMT and OSMT, respectively. Composites of BrPMAAm and FPMAAm monomers were obtained using 2%, 4%, 6%, and 10% organoclay by in situ polymerization. Molecular weights for poly(BrPMAAm), poly(BrPMAAm)-10%OSMT, poly(FPMAAm), and poly(FPMAAm)-10%OSTM were 91,300, 31,300, 17,400, and 23,700, respectively. Thermal properties of the nanocomposite were also developed when compared to the pure homopolymer. The beginning thermal decomposition temperature of nanocomposites was shifted to higher temperature. An exfoliated structure was found for the nanocomposites.