Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effect of Variety, Age and Sex in Some Productive Traits in Japanese Quail in Iraq

Background: There are many varieties of Japanese quail were reared in Iraq for both egg and meat production purpose. The variety classification was according to the color of plumage. Background: The study was conducted in poultry farm of Animal Resources - College of Agriculture - University of Diyala - Iraq, to compare two varieties of Japanese quail, white plumage quail and Gray plumage quail for their performance in meat production and some measurements of vital organs. Materials and Methods: The experimental units were 36 birds slaughtered at ages 6, 8 and 10 week of age, and measurements took for the following traits : live body weight, carcass weight, dress percentage, breast part weight, thigh weight, heart weight, liver weight, gizzard weight and total intestine length. The experiment performed according to 2 × 2× 3 factorial experiment in randomized complete block design with three replicates. Results: the results showed that there were highly significant differences among males and females in body weight, dress percentage, gizzard weight, liver weight and intestine length. The white variety has the relative heart weight significantly greater than gray variety. There were significant effect of age × variety interaction on gizzard weight, besides significant effect of age × sex on liver weight.
Why Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is Interested by Transport Planners and Travellers in Thailand

Many other developing countries, including many cities in Thailand, are highly interested in introducing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). This is mainly because of the affordable investment and operating costs. The questions are how transport planners and decision makers evaluate other aspects of BRT, compared to rail-based systems, and how travellers examine BRT, compared to their current travel modes. This study attempts to answer the questions, using Thailand as a case study (which is likely to reflect other developing countries), by surveying attitudes of both transport planners and decision makers, and travellers. The study found that transport planners and decision makers prefer BRT to tram. Not only because BRT is a cheaper system, but all other aspects of BRT can compete with on-street rail-based system. However, the implementation process should not only concern on service quality, but also need to make sure that the image of BRT must be good to the public.
Development and Comparative Study of Effects of Training Algorithms on Performance of Artificial Neural Network Based Analog and Digital Automatic Modulation Recognition

This paper proposes two new classifiers that automatically recognise twelve combined analog and digital modulated signals without any a priori knowledge of the modulation schemes and the modulation parameters. The classifiers are developed using pattern recognition approach. Feature keys extracted from the instantaneous amplitude, instantaneous phase and the spectrum symmetry of the simulated signals are used as inputs to the artificial neural network employed in developing the classifiers. The two developed classifiers are trained using scaled conjugate gradient (SCG) and conjugate gradient (CONJGRAD) training algorithms. Sample results of the two classifiers show good success recognition performance with an average overall recognition rate above 99.50% at signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) value from 0 dB and above with the two training algorithms employed and an average overall recognition rate slightly above 99.00% and 96.40% respectively at - 5 dB SNR value for SCG and CONJGRAD training algorithms. The comparative performance evaluation of the two developed classifiers using the two training algorithms shows that the two training algorithms have different effects on both the response rate and efficiency of the two developed artificial neural networks classifiers. In addition, the result of the performance evaluation carried out on the overall success recognition rates between the two developed classifiers in this study using pattern recognition approach with the two training algorithms and one reported classifier in surveyed literature using decision-theoretic approach shows that the classifiers developed in this study perform favourably with regard to accuracy and performance probability as compared to classifier presented in previous study.
Boosting high throughput sequencing data compression algorithms using reordering

The high throughput sequencing (HTS) platforms generate unprecedented amounts of data that introduce challenges for the computational infrastructure. Currently, most HTS data is compressed through general purpose algorithms such as gzip. These algorithms are not designed for compressing data generated by the HTS platform, as they do not take advantage of the specific nature of genomic sequence data. Here we present SCALCE, a “boosting” scheme based on Locally Consistent Parsing technique which reorganizes the reads in a way that results in a higher compression speed and compression rate, independent of the compression algorithm in use and without using a reference genome. Our tests indicate that SCALCE improves compression rate and time of gzip significantly. We also showed that reordering problem can be considered as an instance of set-cover problem, and that Locally Consistent Parsing is practically good as the best known approximation of set-cover problem. keywords: FASTQ, Genome Sequence Compression, High Throughput Sequencing Technology, Lempel-Ziv Techniques, Locally Consistent Parsing, Boosting
Minor shallow gravitational component on the Mt. Vettore surface ruptures related to Mw 6, 2016 Amatrice earthquake

On 24th August 2016 a M L 6.0 earthquake occurred near Amatrice (central Italy) causing nearly 300 fatalities. The mainshock ruptured a NNW-SSE striking, WSW dipping normal fault. The earthquake produced several coseismic effects at ground, including landslides and ground ruptures. In particular, ground surveys identified a 5.2 km long continuous fracture along the Mt. Vettore flank, both on rock and slope deposits, along one of the active normal fault segments bounding the relief to the west. In this work, we evaluated the contribution of seismically-induced surface instabilities to the observed ground fractures by means of a permanent-displacement approach. The results of a parametric analysis show that the computed seismically-induced gravitational displacements (about 2-10 cm) are not enough to explain field observations, testifying to a mean 20-25cm vertical offset. Thus, the observed ground fractures are the result of primary faulting related to tectonics, combined with gravitational phenomena.
2 Key steps for designing an efficient learning environment for MOOLCs : a proposal 2 . 2 . 1 Distance Language Learning

Access to open education, open content and open educational resources (OER) is gaining more and more attention worldwide. According to The New York Times, 2012 was the “year of the MOOC” (Massive Open Online Courses), while ‘CourseEra’, the largest ‘MOOC’ provider, reported registering 2.8 million students in March 2013, partnerships with 62 high prestige Universities and hundreds courses in several languages [1]. Recently 11 countries have joined forces to launch the first panEuropean 'MOOCs' initiative, with the support of the European Commission (http://www.openuped.eu) in order to reshape EU education via open educational environments and open educational resources (OER). The arrival of MOOCs has already changed dramatically the idea of education and has oriented learners to educational courses that are open, participatory, distributed and at the same time support the idea of lifelong networked learning. Language competencies and intercultural skills will more than ever be a part of the key qualifications needed to successfully work and live in this new reality. The need for MOOCs related to language education has already paved the way for the creation of the first “open and massive” foreign language courses. Many researches have already shown that the web is a rich field in putting real communication to practice, and explore new forms to exercise one’s language comprehension and fluency. Specifically, web 2.0 is participatory, immediate, authentic and it engages the community. All these are key features in language learning process and make Web 2.0 a promising language learning environment. However, the design and implementation of MOOCs with focus on language learning has not been explored yet and this paper aims to fill this research gap. More specifically the paper will first present the requirements for a successful online Language Learning course and then it will continue with the exploration of the use of MOOCs in Language Education. Next an evaluation of the platforms and the instructional design used so far for Massive Open Online Language Learning Courses will follow. Finally, after the presentation of possible concerns and recommendations regarding the Language Learning MOOCs, there will be a discussion that aims to draw the first conclusions of this research and share some future research plans.
ELECTRONIC ADMINISTRATION STYLES AND THEIR DETERMINANTS. EVIDENCE FROM SPANISH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

This paper analyzes the factors underlying the development of e-government, as an overall process, as well as of each of the three stages identified in the prior literature (e-government, egovernance and e-democracy). The analysis has focused on 102 Spanish municipalities, and it consists in a content analysis of their web pages, based on an information index, in order to develop a dependency model. The results obtained indicate that Spanish municipalities show high information transparency regarding economic, environmental and social matters, allowing the undertaking of administrative proceedings online and actively promoting the participation of interest groups in strategic, sustainable and managerial issues. Our findings stress the importance of the municipality’s size and the ruling party’s political ideology of a deeper commitment with the development of e-government.
Elevated Temperature Mechanical Behaviour of Nanoquasicrystalline Al 93 Fe 3 Cr 2 Ti 2 Alloy and Composites

1 Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge, 27 Charles Babbage Road, CB3 0FS, Cambridge, UK 2 Department of Materials, University of Oxford, Parks Road, OX1 3PH, Oxford, UK 3 Advanced Materials Group, INTECIN (CONCET-UBA), Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Paseo Colón 850, Buenos Aires, 1063, Argentina 4 Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Wheatley Campus, OX33 1HX, Oxford, UK
IN VITRO ANTIMICROBIAL AND ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF MOMORDICA CHARANTIA LEAVES

The aim of the present study was to investigate the in vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of aqueous and methanol extracts of Momordica charantia leaves. In preliminary phytochemical analysis we observed glycosides, alkaloids, phytosterols, saponins, phenolic compounds, proteins, fats and fixed oils and flavonoids, and thin layer chromatography was also performed. Antimicrobial activity was evaluated for Pseudomonas aeruginosa , Escherichia coli , Klebsiella pneumoniae and Bacillus subtilis by using stokes disc diffusion and well diffusion methods. Methanolic plant extract showed a maximum zone of inhibition in E.coli by disc method but in well diffusion method Bacilli and Klebsiella showed maximum inhibitory activity. The antioxidant activity of the plant extract was also determined by DPPH and ABTS methods using ascorbic acid and gallic acid as standards respectively. IC50 values were also calculated.
The effect of ice phenology exerted on submerged macrophytes through physicochemical parameters and the phytoplankton abundance

The physicochemical parameters of water, the concentration of chlorophyll- a and the submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) were studied to evaluate the effects of different winter seasons on the biomass of macrophytes in shallow eutrophic lakes. We hypothesised that a lack of ice cover or early ice-out can influence the physicochemical parameters of water and thus change the conditions for the development of phytoplankton and SAV. The studies were conducted in four lakes of the Western Polesie region in mid-eastern Poland after mild winters with early ice-out (MW, 2011 and 2014) and after cold winters with late ice-out (CW, 2010, 2012 and 2013). The concentrations of soluble and total nitrogen, chlorophyll- a and the TN:TP ratio in the lakes were considerably higher, whereas the concentration of soluble and total phosphorus and water transparency were significantly lower after the MW compared with after the CW. No differences were found in water temperature, reaction and electrolytic conductivity. Low water turbidity linked with low concentration of chlorophyll- a after the CW resulted in increased water transparency and the total biomass of the SAV. The negative effect of the MW on the macrophyte species was stronger on more sensitive species ( Myriophyllum spicatum , Stratiotes aloides ) compared with shade tolerant Ceratophyllum demersum . Our findings show that the ice cover phenology affected by climate warming can change the balance between phytoplankton and benthic vegetation in shallow eutrophic lakes, acting as a shift between clear and turbid water states. We speculate that various responses of macrophyte species to changes in the water quality after two winter seasons (CW and MW) could cause alterations in the vegetation biomass, particularly the expansion of shade tolerance and the decline of light-demanding species after a series of mild winters.
Integrating Discovery and Creation Perspectives of Entrepreneurial Action: The Relative Roles of Founding CEO Human Capital, Social Capital, and Psychological Capital in Contexts of Risk Versus Uncertainty

Research summary This study examines the relationships of founding CEOs' intangible resources (human, social, and psychological capital) with the performance of their firms in environmental contexts of discovery (stable industry conditions that are characterized by risk) versus creation (dynamic industry conditions that are characterized by uncertainty). Results from a national (USA) random sample of founding CEOs (n = 223) found entrepreneurial experience (an aspect of human capital) to be positively related to performance in discovery contexts, whereas educational attainment, strong ties, and psychological capital (a composite index of optimism, self-efficacy, resilience, and hope) were positively related to performance in creation contexts. These findings extend theorizing concerning discovery and creation perspectives from the pre-entry phase (opportunity recognition) to the post-entry phase (opportunity exploitation) of the entrepreneurial process. Managerial summary This research investigates the relationships of founding CEOs' intangible resources with the performance of their firms in industry environments that are stable (slow changing and predictable) versus dynamic (fast changing and unpredictable). The results indicate that entrepreneurial experience (number of prior new ventures founded) is positively related to performance in stable environments, whereas educational attainment (highest educational degree earned), strong ties (social connections to family members and friends who provide support relating to the firm), and psychological capital (inner cognitive, emotional, and behavioral resources used to cope with adversity) are positively related to performance in dynamic environments. The findings highlight the importance of fit between the intangible resources of founding CEOs and the characteristics of the industries in which they attempt to develop and grow their firms.
Optimization of assembly instructions for a low-cost housing solution

Bamboo huts have been proposed as a low-cost housing solution in places like India, the Far East and South America. Successful building is strongly linked to the end-user’s ability to interpret and execute their assembly instructions correctly. This article reports a case study in which the planning of the structure of the instructions was carried out to decrease complexity and increase effectiveness so that the assembly could be interpreted and executed correctly by participants. A diagnostic test to assess their suitability was conducted. The results provided insight into the way in which end-users dealt with ambiguity and intrinsic cognitive load, and their preferences for sub-assemblies, action, colored diagrams and self-auditing steps.
Experiential meaning of a decent quality of work life for nurse managers in a university hospital

Objective: Successive reorganizations of healthcare system around the globe have placed enormous pressure on the work of nurse managers (NMs) and this has eroded their quality of work life (QWL). However, little is known about the meaning of NMs’ QWL. Aim: Inspired by Watson’s Human Caring Science perspective, this study aimed to describe and understand the meaning of QWL among NMs working in a affiliated-university hospital. Methods: A descriptive phenomenological method the Relational Caring Inquiry (RCI) was conducted to describe and understand the experiential meaning of QWL. This qualitative method was used to collect and analyze data from two semi-structured interviews with 14 NMs in an affiliated-university hospital in Quebec, Canada. Results: The results have identified the following five Eidos themes to describe and understand the experiential meaning of QWL: (1) actualizing leadership and political skills to improve the quality of nursing care; (2) contextual elements conducive to humanization of the organization; (3) organizational support promoting socioprofessional and personal fulfillment; (4) learning culture within the organization to encourage the development of nursing management skills; and (5) personalized support addressing the specific needs of new NMs. For NMs, the essence of the QWL experience is defined as a socioprofessional emancipation of NMs in their clinical-administrative practice in humanist organizations. Conclusions: Taking an organizational humanization perspective, the results reveal sustainable and practical potential strategies aimed at optimizing QWL implementation programs.
Mapping of Tree Damage Classification in The Western Part of Medan City Green Belts Using Geographic Information System

The existence of trees in the cities is very important. Trees play an important role as an absorber of CO2 and a storage facility for carbon (C). This study aimed to classify and map the tree damage in the Western Part of Medan City Green Belts. The experiment was conducted using the Forest Health Monitoring (FHM) and the classification of tree damage classes was determined based on the scoring of index values based on USDA Forest Service. The results showed that there were 46 very healthy trees, 976 healthy trees, 1114 lightly damaged trees, 167 medium trees and 9 dead trees. The level of tree damage was dominated by the lightly damaged trees class. If the health of the tree is well preserved, then the tree can perform its function properly. Therefore, it is necessary to carry outthis research to provide important information about the damage of the trees then it can be used as a reference for the proper trees care activities.
The Influence of Anxiety on Attentional Control in comparison of Music Academy and Aviation Academy students' samples

The aim of this study was to test the predictions of attentional control theory (ACT) on the sample of aviation and music academy students. Previous findings reported various relationships between anxiety, attention, self-esteem and performance, as well as support of ACT (e.g. see Fales et al, 2008; Derryberry, 2002; Yoshie et al, 2009; Dandeneau & Baldwin, 2009; Wilson, Vine & Wood, 2009 for review). Self-report measures of attention, control, self-esteem and anxiety were used to compare results from sample groups. Consistent with variety of previous findings, anxiety was highly correlated with attention subscales, as well as with negative self-esteem. ANOVA Sheffe and detailed regression analysis demonstrated peculiarities of each group involved. While aviation students reported significant relationships between trait anxiety and attention subscales and negative selfesteem, music students reported significant relationships between same subscales and state anxiety.
Australasian Conference on Information Systems Teubner et al . , 2016 2016 , Wollongong The economic value of reputation on Airbnb It ’ s only pixels , badges , and stars : On the economic value of reputation on Airbnb

Trust is a crucial prerequisite for peer-to-peer rental and sharing. Therefore, platform operators such as Airbnb have implemented a host of trust-building mechanisms, user interface (UI) artefacts, and reputation systems. While the role of reputation systems for establishing trust is well-understood, little is known about how reputation actually translates into tangible economic value. In this paper, we thus consider the economic value of trust artefacts on Airbnb by quantifying price effects of common reputation features from a signalling theory perspective. Our analysis is based on a large-scale dataset from 86 German cities and hedonic price modelling. We find that index signals such as the hosts’ rating scores, duration of membership, and Superhost status provide economic value. Moreover, also conventional signals such as accommodation photographs consistently translate into price premiums. We discuss implications for platform operators, users, and the general design of IS artefacts intended to facilitate peer-to-peer platform interactions.
Media Violence and Attitude towards Ethno-Religious and Communal Conflict among the Undergraduate Youth

Ethno-Religious and Communal conflict is one of the serious challenges facing African nations and other parts of the world. This has sucked the blood of the innocent members of the communities and nations involved and the members of international peace keeping forces and moreover, has placed an enormous burden on the economy of the nations involved as well as the United Nations as a global body concerned over the affairs of the entire globe. Of great importance here is the threat of this form of violence to the right and lives of women and children who are usually the most vulnerable in this situation. Many factors are suspected as the culprits and accomplices to this phenomenon, however, beyond the socio-economic analysis, this study focused on the youth exposure to media violence and attitude towards the phenomenon focusing on the University of Nigeria Undergraduates as the study population. The study involved 150 students from various faculties and departments (From first year to fifth year) between the ages of 17-35. The hypotheses that guided the study were tested using Pearson-r and Spearman Rank correlation co efficiency. According to the findings, there is a positive correlation between exposure to media violence and positive attitude towards ethno-religious and communal conflict (rho=0.14, p<0.001), there a positive correlation between exposure to media violence and negative attitude towards peaceful conflict resolution (rho=0.12, p<0.001), there is a negative correlation between age and regular exposure to media violence (r=0.002, p<0.001) and, there is a positive correlation between age and positive attitude towards ethno-religious and communal conflict (r=0.042, p<0.001).