Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Preservation of vitamin C, lycopene and carbohydrate content in tomato dried in a tunnel type dryer

The aim of this study was to find an optimal way of tomato drying in a tunnel type dryer, in order to achieve the lowest possible losses in nutritive value of dried tomato products. Domestic variety of tomato (SP-109) was used in this research. Drying was performed in three ways, applying five temperature regimes, as follows: cocurrent system (variant 1 at 70-80 oC; variant 2 at 90-75 oC), countercurrent system (variant 1 at 55-65 oC, variant 2 at 65-75 oC) and combined system (85-55 oC and 55-65 oC). In these systems, the kinetic of changes in nutritive value of tomato fruits was monitored by measuring the content of carbohydrates, lycopene and vitamin C. Different influences of temperature regimes on nutritive value of dried tomato were observed at the level of statistical difference (LSD 0.05; 0.01) in the researched systems. Cocurrent system was statistically significant for differences in temperature modes (variant 1 and variant 2). Monitoring of the tomato drying kinetics showed that, in all variants, period of constant drying rate lasted about 3.5 h and that the total drying was the fastest in parallel cocurrent flow of non-saturated hot air and material. The content of total carbohydrates in tomato was dependent on the temperature regime of the tested drying systems. The carbohydrate content obtained in tomato samples dried at lower temperatures was higher compared to the values observed in the samples dried at higher drying temperatures. Significant losses of vitamin C were determined in all drying systems. The lycopene content under all experimental conditions generally showed a tendency to decrease slightly. Comparing its content in dry and fresh tomato fruits, the loss ranged from 4.94% to 19.98% but did not reach the significant level as the occurrence remained below 95% of cases.
Explaining Perceived Inconsistencies in “Stated Preference” Valuations of Human Life

The Relative Utility Pricing model is used to explain the fact that when faced with two “safety packs”, the second giving three times the safety benefit of the first, discriminating respondents will place a value on the second pack that is, on average, twice the amount they say they will be prepared to pay for the first. When the safety packs reduce fatal accident frequencies, the “value of a prevented fatality” (VPF) figures deduced from the valuations of the two safety packs must then be significantly different. Such response patterns on the part of respondents were found in a high-profile study carried out on behalf of a number of UK Government Departments. However, the authors of that study considered the responses “aberrant”, and dismissed their survey in favour of their later one, which they based on a novel elicitation technique and which led to a VPF that was lower by a factor of between 5 and 10. That method has been shown elsewhere to be invalid, which returns the focus to the original study rejected by its authors. This paper shows that the VPFs produced by the first study are fully explicable and cannot be dismissed if the stated preference approach is to be accepted. However, in view of the difficulties experienced with stated preference techniques in the valuation of life, it is clear that an urgent reappraisal is needed of revealed preference techniques if people’s safety is to be safeguarded adequately.
A haplotype regression approach for genetic evaluation using sequences from the 1000 bull genomes Project

Haplotypes from sequencing data may improve the prediction accuracy in genomic evaluations as haplotypes are in stronger linkage disequilibrium with quantitative trait loci than markers from SNP chips. This study focuses first, on the creation of haplotypes in a population sample of 450 Holstein animals, with full-sequence data from the 1000 bull genomes project; and second, on incorporating them into the whole genome prediction model. In total, 38,319,258 SNPs (and indels) from Next Generation Sequencing were included in the analysis. After filtering variants with minor allele frequency (MAF< 0.025) 13,912,326 SNPs were available for the haplotypes extraction with findhap.f90. The number of SNPs in the haploblocks was on average 924 SNP (166,552 bp). Unique haplotypes were around 97% in all chromosomes and were ignored leaving 153,428 haplotypes. Estimated haplotypes had a large contribution to the total variance of genomic estimated breeding values for kilogram of protein, Global Type Index, Somatic Cell Score and Days Open (between 32 and 99.9%). Haploblocks containing haplotypes with large effects were selected by filtering for each trait, haplotypes whose effect was larger/lower than the mean plus/minus 3 times the standard deviation (SD) and 1 SD above the mean of the haplotypes effect distribution. Results showed that filtering by 3 SD would not be enough to capture a large proportion of genetic variance, whereas filtering by 1 SD could be useful but model convergence should be considered. Additionally, sequence haplotypes were able to capture additional genetic variance to the polygenic effect for traits undergoing lower selection intensity like fertility and health traits.
Homotopy Perturbation Method for One-Dimensional Hyperbolic Equation with Integral Conditions

In this study, we use the homotopy perturbation method (HPM) to solve an initial-boundary value problem with a non-classic condition for the one-dimensional wave equation.We will deal with a new type of non-local boundary value problems which are the solution of hyperbolic partial differential equations with a non-standard boundary specification. The method is very reliable and effective and provides the solution in terms of rapid convergent series. Several examples are tested to support our study.
FIRST RECORD OF NEMATODE SPECIES IN CONTINENTAL W ATER FROM SPAIN: TAXONOMIC AND ECOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Summary. In samples collected in 1983/84 from 38 mineral- medicinal springs located throu~out the province of Granada, and in 1985/86 from the Monachil River, Granada (Spain), twelve nematode species not previously recorded from Spain, and nine species not previously recorded from continental aquatic environments in Spain were studied. The most significant anatomical-morphological features and taxonomical characteristics of the species are illustrated and their occurrence related to the physico-chemica! ecologica! components of the aquatic environment in which they were collected.
Spectrum of Rheumatic Diseases in Egypt is Similar/Different from that in Non-Arabic Countries: An Inpatient Comparison

Spectrum of Rheumatic Diseases in Egypt is Similar/Different from that in Non-Arabic Countries: An Inpatient Comparison Samar H Goma1*, Dalia G Mahran2, Eman H El-Hakeim1, Abeer M Ghandour1, Marwa Mahmoud Abdelaziz1, Marwa AA Galal1 and Rania M Gamal1 1Department of Rheumatology, Rehabilitation, and Physical medicine, Assiut University Hospital, Assiut, Egypt 2Department of Public Health and Community medicine, Assiut University Hospital, Assiut, Egypt
Examining upper elementary students' gameplay experience: A flow theory perspective

Game players’ subjective playing experience, especially a sense of playfulness, has been claimed to be an important factor that motivates continuous learning engagement. Using flow theory as an analytical lens, we reported two pilot studies that investigated the game-based learning experience of upper elementary students in America and China. Results from both studies revealed that the game (called CRYSTAL ISLAND), which focuses on upper elementary science content, supported students’ enjoyable flow experience in the virtual environment. Game design factors that impacted students’ game flow experiences were identified. Additionally, implications for educational game design and future research were discussed.
Antimicrobial action of methanol extract of Chromolaena odorata-Linn is logistic and exerted by Inhibition of Dehydrogenase Enzymes

Inhibition of total dehydrogenase enzyme activity in pathogenic gram positive and gram negative micro organisms exposed to methanol extract of Chromolaena odorata was used as an index for assessment of its antimicrobial activity. Assay of total dehydrogenase enzyme activity was done in the test organisms (Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli) using 2,3,5triphenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC) as an artificial electron acceptor which was reduced to the red-coloured triphenyl-formazan. Response of the bacterial isolates varied with extract concentration. Dehydrogenase activity was progressively inhibited in a logistic dose-response fashion. The gram negative Escherichia coli responded more markedly than Pseudomonas aureginosa and gram positive Staphylococcus aureus. Inhibitory concentrations (IC50) of the methanol extract against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were 208.49 µg/ml, 1361.01 µg/ml, and 903.08 µg/ml respectively. Preliminary phytochemical screening of the extract gave positive reactions for alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, 4hydroxybenzoic acid, and glycosides. These phytochemicals may be responsible for the observed inhibition of total dehydrogenase enzyme activity that translates to antimicrobial action in these pathogenic organisms.
Intra-Industry Trade in the Manufacturing Sector of South Africa

Abstract Previous studies have attempted to examine the level of South Africa’s intra-industry trade. Given the serious limitations of the various indices like the Grubel-Lloyd index that were used in prior studies, this study uses regression analysis to determine the significance of intra-industry trade in South Africa’s manufacturing trade. South Africa’s manufacturing trade is reasonably explained by the world share and similarity of South Africa and its trading partner countries. Since the Helpman theorem is based mainly on trade with differentiated products and since intra-industry trade refers to trade in these product varieties, the responsiveness of South Africa’s bilateral manufacturing trade to these variables is sound evidence that intra-industry trade constitutes a significant proportion of South Africa’s manufacturing trade with the rest of the world.
Digital Competition and the market for corporate control :a theoretical study on how digital competition affects the market for corporate control

Mergers and acquisitions are a fundamental part of the corporate world. This is also the case for digital companies. How the competition in the digital market affects the acquisition patterns of digital companies is a relatively unexplored topic, making it highly interesting to research. This thesis aims to analyze how the market for corporate control for digital companies is affected by the digital competition. From an analysis of the implications of digital competition on the market for corporate control, we find that the digital competition causes a higher number of acquisitions. In which there is an apparent tendency to acquire a firm in the early stages of its life cycle. Consequently, increasing the incentives to establish new innovative companies as the acquirers are reliant on innovation through acquisitions. Furthermore, we find profitability to be secondary to growth, making variable cost synergies less relevant for digital acquisitions. We assess the acquisition history of four digital companies: Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook. Observing that the companies acquire innovative companies to obtain innovation, with a focus on intangible resources like human capital. In the final part of the thesis, we predict that the digital incumbents will develop into conglomerates as a result of current acquisition and expansion strategies. Additionally, the digital incumbents are likely to create incubators to improve the research and development and reduce dependency on external innovation. In turn, reducing the premiums in the market for corporate control due to the reduced acquisition activity of the Big Four. Finally, we find that in the markets of which the digital companies wish to expand, digital competition will ensue. Resulting in the market for corporate control within said markets to function similarly to that in the digital market.
Awareness of HIV/AIDS among transportation staff linked to Dharan municipality, Sunsari, Nepal

Background: Transportation workers are the high risk group for HIV/AIDS infection because they travel frequently; often engage in unsafe sex to reduce their loneliness. The UN predicts 68 million more deaths over the next twenty years if efforts on prevention are not increased. Objective: To assess the level of awareness and to find out association between awareness about HIV/AIDS and selected variables. Method: Cross sectional, descriptive study with sample of 197 staff (driver, conductor and helper) of buses and trucks of Dharan city. Purposive sampling technique was used with pretested semi structured questionnaire. Result: The median age of drivers was 28.5, conductor’s 28 and helper’s 21 years. Most of them (84.2%) were within the age group of 15-34 years. Majority stays (77.2%) less than a week away from home. Almost 93% had heard about HIV/AIDS. Still 55.8% & 32.5% believed HIV is transmitted by insect bite and having food together respectively. Eighty one percent believed that HIV/AIDS status of self should not be kept secret with sexual partner. More than (56.7%) had first sexual exposure at the age of 19 or below. Maximum (77.4%) had not used condom at first sexual intercourse. About 15.2% has sex with CSWs. Among them 93.3% were frequenting CSW for more than once. Forty percent had multi-partner. Conclusion: Staff of bus & truck of Dharan showed as the awareness level increased, risk taking behavior decreased and attitude became more positive among the transportation staff. Health Renaissance 2015;13 (3): 82-94
Financial Liberalisation Policies and Bank Profitability in Sub Saharan Africa

This paper investigates the effects of financial liberalization policies on bank profitability in selected countries in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). This study is motivated by claims in literature that decline in bank franchise values is a possible conduit through which liberalization could affect financial sector stability. The paper employs a two-step General Method of Moments (GMM) approach in a dynamic panel framework, to examine the impact of seven financial liberalisation policies on different measures of bank profitability. The empirical evidence presented in this paper suggests that some liberalisation policies that significantly impact on the competitive environment in which banks have a negative effect on bank profitability. However, an index for total liberalisation does not seem to have operate in any explanatory power for bank profitability. On the contrary, reforms on prudential regulation and bank supervision, as well as bank privatization significantly increase bank profit levels. Furthermore, the empirical results also highlight that bank specific, macroeconomic and institutional variables are important determinants of bank profitability in SSA. The results show evidence of moderate profit persistence, implying significant competitive conditions in SSA banking sectors.
Estimating Filipino ISPs Customer Satisfaction Using Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment Analysis (SA) combines Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques and text analytics to extract useful information from textual data. This study uses SA to estimate the Filipino internet customers' satisfaction related to the quality of the service provided by the Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Data were collected from Blog comments shared with online social media. Automatic word seed selection was applied using the word pair set {"Good" and "Slow"} as initial seed for the word dictionary. The Naive Bayes method was used as a classifying tool to identify the dominant words used to express customers' sentiments and to determine the sentiment polarity of their opinions. The proposed automatic classifier successfully identifies positive and negative polarity of the blog sentences with a 91.50% accuracy in the training set. However, the results of the actual evaluation of the manually labelled test set show a drop in accuracy rate of 60.27%. Some of the reasons for this drop in accuracy are investigated in this paper.
Single-layer drying behavior of longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.)

In Thailand the production of the commodity longan is increasing continuously and since 2003, the amount of dried longan as a percentage of the total longan exports, has increased from 20% to 40%. Unfortunately as a result of rising energy prices the costs of production have also increased accordingly. Furthermore, due to inadequate drying procedures, the quality of the product is often inferior – also because of the lack of knowledge about optimal drying procedures. The objective of this research study is to determine the influence of the drying parameters on the composition and quality of longan. For our experiments, we applied single drying to prevent spatial gradients of temperature and moisture contend as known from multiple layer bulk drying. Before experimentation the longan was sorted into large, medium and small sizes. Following drying parameters were chosen: (1) Temperature from 50 to 90°C, in 10°C increments. (2) Air velocity from 0.2 m/s to 0.5 m/s, in 0.15 m/s increments. (3) Relative humidity from 4% to 20%, in 4% increments. The results showed that the drying kinetics was strongly influenced by the experimental air temperature and by the size of the fruit under observation, however the air velocity and the relative humidity of the airflow had no significant effect on the drying kinetics. Based on the results, modeling of the drying kinetics will be feasible using Fick’s Law of water diffusion process.
Path coefficient analysis of some yield components in durum wheat (Triticum durum Desf.).

The results revealed that the direct and indirect effects on yield exhibited variation from year to year, eg. , plant density had a direct effect towards reducing the yield with a path coefficient of 0.314 in the year 1999, while this trait had a positive direct effect towards increasing the yield, in the other three years with path coefficients between 0.045 and 0.494. The trait seed weight per spike had positive effect on yield during 4 years of the trial. This trait generally had a positive effect on yield indirectly through other traits as well. Seed number per spike and plant height had direct negative effects. Plant density, seed weight per spike and thousand kernel weight increased the yield with the direct effect values of 0.312. 0.295 and 0.286, respectively, based on the average of four years. However, plant height and seed number per spike had negative effects with the values of -0.078 and -0.064, respectively.
Narrow money, broad money, and the transmission of monetary policy

The paper investigates the role of broad liquidity—the supply and demand for bank deposits—in the transmission of monetary policy. The model integrates deposit demand, loan production, asset pricing, and arbitrage between banking and asset markets. Broad liquidity conditions must be taken into account in the pursuit of interest rate policy for two reasons: (1) they influence the link between the interbank rate and market rates through their effect on the external finance premium, and (2) they affect the behavior of market rates that the central bank must target in order to maintain price stability. The paper shows how the production and use of broad liquidity influences the “neutral” interbank rate consistent with balanced growth and stable inflation. It shows how and why interbank rate policy actions must be modified in light of broad liquidity considerations to stabilize inflation in response to shocks.
Design and Stability Analysis of Uncertain Networked Predictive Control Systems with Multiple Forward Channels

This paper is concerned with the design and stability of networked predictive control for uncertain systems with multiple forward channels. The delays and packet dropouts are distributed such that the classic networked predictive control (NPC) needs modifications to be implemented. An improved control signal selection scheme with distributed prediction length is proposed to increase the prediction accuracy and hence achieve better control performance. Moreover, stability analysis results are obtained for both constant and random cases. Interestingly, it is shown that the stability of the closed-loop NPC system is not related to the distributed delays when they are constant and the system model is accurate. Finally, a two-axis milling machine example is given to illustrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.
Black and minority ethnic graduate entrepreneurs: Motivations, characteristics and access to finance

This paper draws upon four case studies to examine characteristics, entrepreneurial motivations and access to finance of black and minority ethnic (BME) graduates in the UK. We find that BME graduates starting a business are motivated by a desire to “do better”, and rely heavily on personal savings and family sources for start-up capital. In addition: • There is no conclusive evidence that suggests in this study that BME graduates entered entrepreneurship because of unemployment; with the exception of a few, all had jobs prior to entering self employment. • “Glass ceilings” were often cited by participants of the case studies as a kind of barrier, but there was reluctance to specify exactly what that meant. • Also, lack of satisfaction from working for others is considered to be a strong motivator for entering self-employment but other reasons, to be one’s own boss and the prospect of higher earnings, are also strong motivators. There is, therefore, a need for support agencies and universities to recognise the distinctive nature of BME graduate enterprise in order to provide effective solutions for different groups. This might include a) work experience, b) advice on an adequate capital structure at start up, c) adequate funding and training, and d) appropriate training for all graduates in basic business education.
CAN CAPACITY CONSTRAINTS EXPLAIN ASYMMETRIES OF THE BUSINESS CYCLE?

In this paper, we investigate the ability of a modified real business cycle (RBC) model to reproduce asymmetries observed for macroeconomic variables over the business cycle. To replicate the empirical skewness of major U.S. macroeconomic variables, we introduce a capacity constraint into an otherwise prototypical RBC model. This constraint emerges because of the assumption of kinked marginal costs of utilization, where the kink is located at a utilization rate of 100%. We find that a model with a suitably calibrated cost function reproduces the empirical coefficients of skewness remarkably well.
Relationship between Intellectual Capital with Profitability and Productivity in Indonesian Banking Industry

This study aims to examine the impact of Intellectual Capital (VACA, VAHU, STVA) on profitability and productivity. The population in this study is a Banking Company listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2014 to 2016. Samples obtained by a purposive sampling method obtained 30 banking companies from 2014 to 2016. It is an empirical study using PLS for the data analysis. The analysis using outer test models and the inner model. Research results show that Intellectual Capital has a positive impact on profitability (ROA). The higher the value of VAIC (Value Added Intellectual Capital), the higher the profitability of the banking company. This indicates that the company is getting better in managing the assets that result in an increased return on assets owned companies measured by ROA. Intellectual Capital has a positive impact on productivity (ATO), yet VAHU and STVA have no positive and significant effect on productivity, whereas VACA has a positive and significant influence on productivity. Companies have been able to use the physical capital to improve the efficiency of the company. JEL Classification : O34; D23 DOI : https:/ /doi.org/10.26905/jkdp.v22i1. 1577