Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Examination of nanoparticulate phosphate rock as both a liming agent and phosphorus source to enhance the growth of spinach in acid soil

ABSTRACT To examine the effect of nanoparticulate phosphate rock (NPR) as both a liming agent and phosphorus source in a tropical acid soil. The study examined five rates of NPR (0, 250, 500, 1000, or 2000 kg ha−1), which supplies 30, 60, 120 or 240 kg P ha−1, in a randomized complete pot experiment design with 3 replications. The pots of soil were incubated in a climate-controlled greenhouse for 21 days and then spinach was grown for 49 days. Soil parameters (pH, available P and exchangeable acidity), spinach parameters (leaf area, root hair surface area, root length and dry matter yield) and the effectiveness of NPR dissolution were estimated. The soil and plant parameters and the effective NPR dissolution all increased to the same degree at 1000 and 2000 kg NPR ha−1. Therefore, the use of 1000 kg ha−1 was most economically justified. Although, NPR has been appeared as an effective liming agent and phosphorus source in tropical acid soil. However, a regular application of NPR and further research for economic comparison between NPR and both of lime and superphosphate, as well as the original PR, will be needed.
Technological Adoption For The Online System of Public Aspirations and Complaints Service (Lapor) in Bandung City

The city government of Bandung has made serious efforts in solving the urban problems creatively through the utilization of ICT, known as Smart City. One of the smart government programs being implemented is the online public aspirations and complaints service through an application system called LAPOR. So far, the application is considered effective enough to engage public participation, eventhough there are also many contradictory and negative comments shared by the users. Therefore, it is important to find out the actual description of public acceptances for the LAPOR system.The affecting factors of interest and behavior in using the system were identified by the model of UTAUT 2 developed by Venkatesh et al. In 2012. The data in this study was collected using questionnaires distributed to 405 respondents of those who live in Bandung city, either the users of LAPOR application or those who have not used it yet. The results showed that the most influential factor of interest in using the LAPOR system is Price Value. This indicates that public wants the proportional benefits of the costs incurred for using the system.Other influential factors are Hedonic Motivation, Social Influence, Habit, and Facilitating Condition. Hence, these findings will enable practitioners to gain information in improving the successful implementation of technology-based governance programs. Keywords: Smart City, Smart Government, UTAUT 2
3D Finite element analyses of suction caisson foundations for offshore wind turbines in drained sand

ABSTRACT In the present study, three-dimensional finite element analyses are performed to assess load-bearing capacity of suction caisson foundations under drained condition for offshore wind turbines. The ultimate capacity for the Ultimate Limit State and the Serviceability Limit State are addressed. A Hardening Soil Model that considers the stress dependence of the soil stiffness is adopted in the numerical model, which is calibrated with published field test results. It is found that the caisson foundation experiences upward, downward and rotation movement under combined large loading, which leads to gap formation between the caisson lid and the plugged soil. Based on a numerical parametric study, the dependence of the ultimate capacity on the caisson size and the relative density of the sand is demonstrated. Finally, normalized interaction diagrams and normalized equations for ultimate capacity predictions are derived from the numerical simulation that can be used within a scope of preliminary design.
Characteristics of the non-carcass components of steers fed different sources of dietary carbohydrates

We evaluated the characteristics of the non-carcass components of 24 steers (Charolais × Nelore) fed different carbohydrate sources (ground corn, soybean hulls, or wheat bran) in the diet. The animals were 353.2 kg and 22 months of age at early termination, and had been fed forage consisting of sorghum silage at a forage:concentrate ratio of 40.2:59.8. The carbohydrate sources had no effect on the weights of the carcass, vital organs, and blood. The absolute weights of the intestines and rumen fat were higher (P < 0.05) in animals fed corn than in those fed soybean hulls or wheat bran (10.87 vs. 8.89 and 8.87 kg and 5.26 vs. 4.12 and 3.64 kg, respectively). The same pattern was observed when these organs weights were adjusted for empty body weight. The weight of the omasum was highest (P < 0.05) in the wheat bran-fed animals (6.02 vs. 4.70 and 5.49 kg in the corn- and soybean hull-fed animals, respectively). Animals fed soybean hulls had a higher absolute weight of kidney fat (1.6 kg) than steers receiving wheat bran (1.06 kg) or corn (0.79 kg). Wheat bran gave the highest leg weight compared with corn and soybean hulls (2.46 vs. 2.22 and 2.23 kg per 100 kg of empty body weight, respectively).
An Iterative Method for Detecting and Localizing Islands Within Sparse Matrixes Using DSSim-RT

Nowadays, the simulation tools used to perform power system analysis are evolving into the many-core computation era; some of these techniques propose to tear the power system network into several subnetworks (islands) for its parallel processing. The island's detection is an issue considered by the power flow analysis due to management activities such as feeder reconfiguration, fault detection, and isolation, among others, that generate topological changes. These methods include graph theory, checking the circuit breaker status and on-site measurements, decision trees, frequency deviation, and pattern recognition, among other techniques, which are focused to detect topology changes that may generate islands and affect the state estimation of the system. In contrast, other techniques such as the approximate minimum degree perform a reorganization of the $Y_{{\text{BUS}}}$ matrix that describes the network components and their connectivity, looking to factorizing the $Y_{{\text{Bus}}}$ matrix to solve the power flow problem. These techniques are very functional and efficient; however, some of them require detailed information of the network, and are addressed to cover meshed and radial network configurations separately. This paper presents an iterative algorithm that uses the compressed coordinate branch-to-node matrix for detecting, classifying, and grouping islands within sparse matrixes, describing mesh or radial networks. This algorithm is a valuable tool to simplify islands location and can be implemented using any programing language due to its simplicity. This method is used in Distribution System Simulator - Real Time Version (DSSim-RT), which is a simulator based in OpenDSS, for tearing the power system network to allow the multithread power flow analysis of distribution systems in real time.
Bioresorbable Scaffolds versus Metallic Stents in Routine PCI.

To the Editor: Wykrzykowska et al. (June 15 issue)1 report the results of AIDA (Amsterdam Investigator-Initiated Absorb Strategy All-Comers Trial), in which investigators compared an everolimus-eluting bioresorbable vascular scaffold (Absorb) with an everolimus-eluting metallic stent (Xience) in patients who were undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The results of this trial are consistent with previous observations that have shown an increased risk of device thrombosis among patients receiving the bioresorbable scaffold.2 The causes of the higher rate of thrombosis with bioresorbable scaffolds than with metallic stents are only partly understood. Despite the use of better implantation techniques, different trials have consistently shown that acute lumen gain is lower among patients with bioresorbable scaffolds than among those with metallic stents.2,3 In the AIDA trial, the investigators found a higher incidence of residual diameter stenosis of at least 30% among patients who had device thrombosis than among those without device thrombosis. It seems that the lower radial strength and the higher acute recoil of the bioresorbable scaffold (which is responsible for a smaller residual lumen diameter) could act as a substrate for device thrombosis.4 New scaffolds that incorporate different materials might allow for better radial strength. Gian‐Battista Danzi, M.D.
Pre-task planning in L2 text-chat: Examining learners’ process and performance

Research suggests that pre-task planning time provides learners with opportunities to formulate, organize, and mentally store content, thereby freeing up attentional resources during tasks (Skehan, Xiaoyue, Qian, & Wang, 2012). However, relatively few studies to date have investigated pre-task planning in a synchronous computer-mediated communication setting (e.g., Lai, Fei, & Roots, 2008; Hsu, 2012, 2015). In addition to a scarcity of computer-assisted language learning research, relatively little is known about what learners do when they plan or how they use their plans during tasks. The goals of the current study were twofold: (a) to examine the relationship between pre-task planning and learners’ production and (b) to explore the affordances offered by computer-mediated contexts to further investigate how and what learners may (or may not) be planning during pre-task and within-task planning time. Results suggest that three minutes of planning time resulted in increases in lexical complexity (but not phrasal or syntactic), although no significant findings were identified for accuracy or fluency. In addition, findings indicate that technology offers researchers a number of unique methodological affordances, such as the ability to see what learners produce, regardless of whether they transmit this information to their interlocutor, thereby providing evidence of L2 knowledge that would otherwise be unobservable.
Impact of government spending on FDI inflows: the case of ASEAN-5, China and India

This study investigates the impact of government spending towards Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows in the host country using a panel data set of 7 countries spanning from 1982 until 2016. The countries of Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and Philippine (ASEAN-5), India and China are utilised for the study. We examine the impact of government spending towards FDI by conducting the Pooled Mean Group (PMG) estimation developed by Pesaran et al. (1999) using market size, capital, macroeconomic stability and infrastructure as control variables. The results of this study shows that the government spending contributes positively towards FDI inflows in the long run.
Foot Loading Pattern Variations between Normal Weight, Overweight, and Obese Adults Aged 24 to 50 Years

Recently, health problems related to weight gain and obesity have increased in all age groups, especially adults. Overweight and obese adults are associated with psychological, metabolic and musculoskeletal problems. The aim of this study was to examine foot-loading characteristics during gait of normal-weight; overweight and obese adults aged 25 - 46 years. Methods: This paper outlined tests that were performed on 30 feet of 15 participants. The subjects were gathered in three groups according to their body mass index values, each containing five study participants: five healthy weights (age 35.4 ± 6.3 yrs, BMI 21.9 ± 1.3 kg? /m2) matched to five overweight (age 39.2 ± 6.1 yrs, BMI 27.5 ± 1.34 kg? /m2); and five obese adults (age 36.5 ± 7.8? yrs, BMI 34.5 ± 10.3 kg? /m2. The measurements were compared between these groups and the correlation of body mass index with the foot plantar pressure parameters was assessed. Results: The foot pressure measure in the obese group was greater under the metatarsal heads and the heel of the foot compared to the healthy weight group. Moreover, there were rises in pressure beneath the H, MF, second metatarsal and third metatarsal regions of the foot. It may be considered that in obese individuals, this variation resulted from greater weakness in the ligaments of the foot. As results, the obese group may suffer from discomfort in their feet. The choice of the footwear may depend on the gait and the resulting pain. In addition, they may be less likely to take part in walking or other activities. Therefore, further studies related to these issues, would be advisable. Conclusion: especially, the feet of obese individuals vary from those healthy and overweight adults, because obese subjects’ feet are wider. In the obese was established the greatest foot pressure measure in-creases beneath the heel of the foot and the metatarsal heads.
Mediterranean dietary patterns and risk of type 2 diabetes in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Background More than 1% of urban Iranians aged >20 years develop type 2 diabetes annually. A major contributing factor is overweight due to energy imbalance and poor quality diet. Even though there are reports on the beneficial effects of some isolated foods on glucose metabolism, researchers are increasingly focusing on dietary patterns versus single foods. Aims The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between adherence to a Mediterranean diet and risk of type 2 diabetes. Methods The current study was a case-control study nested in the cohort of the Tehran Glucose and Lipid Study. Among participants who met the study criteria, 187 incident cases of diabetes were identified and matched with 374 healthy controls according to sex, age, date of data collection, and previous history of lifestyle intervention. Results In the highest Mediterranean Diet Scale (MDS) category there were higher intakes of energy, fibre, glycaemic load, carbohydrate, total fat, and olive oil. However saturated fatty acid and monounsaturated fatty acid intakes decreased in higher MDS categories. The multiple adjusted odds ratios (ORs) for type 2 diabetes among individuals with medium (score 3-4) and high (score 5-8) adherence to MDS were 0.79 (95% CI:0.38-1.65) and 0.93 (95% CI:0.44-1.96), respectively, compared to individuals with low adherence (score 0-3). Conclusion Adherence to the Mediterranean dietary pattern was not associated with type 2 diabetes. Increased rates of type 2 diabetes in the Islamic Republic of Iran might be accounted for by the cultural and traditional differences between the Iranian and the Mediterranean dietary patterns.
A novel inhibitor of complement C5 provides structural insights into activation

The complement system is a crucial part of innate immune defences against invading pathogens. The blood-meal of the tick Rhipicephalus pulchellus lasts for days, and the tick must therefore rely on inhibitors to counter complement activation. We have identified a novel class of inhibitors from tick saliva, the CirpT family, and generated detailed structural data revealing their mechanism of action. We show direct binding of a CirpT to complement C5 and have determined the structure of the C5-CirpT complex by cryo-electron microscopy. This reveals an interaction with the peripheral macro globulin domain 4 (C5_MG4) of C5. To achieve higher resolution detail, the structure of the C5_MG4-CirpT complex was solved by X-ray crystallography (at 2.7 Å). We thus present the novel fold of the CirpT protein family, and provide detailed mechanistic insights into its inhibitory function. Analysis of the binding interface reveals a novel mechanism of C5 inhibition, and provides information to expand our biological understanding of the activation of C5, and thus the terminal complement pathway.
Ionospheric Correction of InSAR Time Series Analysis of C-band Sentinel-1 TOPS Data

The Copernicus Sentinel-1A/B satellites operating at C-band in terrain observation by progressive scans (TOPS) mode bring unprecedented opportunities for measuring large-scale tectonic motions using interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR). Although the ionospheric effects are only about one-sixteenth of those at L-band, the measurement accuracy might still be degraded by long-wavelength signals due to the ionosphere. We implement the range split-spectrum method for correcting ionospheric effects in InSAR with C-band Sentinel-1 TOPS data. We perform InSAR time series analysis and evaluate these ionospheric effects using data acquired on both ascending (dusk-side of the Sentinel-1 dawn–dusk orbit) and descending (dawn-side) tracks over representative midlatitude and low-latitude (geomagnetic latitude) areas. We find that the ionospheric effects are very strong for data acquired at low latitudes on ascending tracks. For other cases, ionospheric effects are not strong or even negligible. The application of the range split-spectrum method, despite some implementation challenges, largely removes ionospheric effects, and thus improves the InSAR time series analysis results.
Outcome of Nasolabial Flap in Buccal Mucosal Reconstruction in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Background: Surgical defects of oral cavity and orofacial region are challenging because of the aesthetic and functional demands and dynamic nature of the area. A multitude of reconstructive options are available and with the advent of musculocutaneous flaps and free microvascular tissue transfer, orofacial reconstruction has entered an era of sophistication whereby repair of defects of all types and sizes has become possible. Objectives: This study was conducted to evaluate the functional outcome, surface texture and complications of nasolabial flap for reconstruction in the buccal mucosal defects. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted 20 patients with clinical histological diagnosed squamous cell carcinoma (SCC;T1-T3 ) involving buccal mucosa attending in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department of Dhaka Dental College and Hospital during this study period were included purposively in the study. All patients were treated by excision of the lesion and subsequent reconstruction of the defect by nasolabial flap. If indicated then patients received adjuvant radiotherapy. They were examined preoperatively, immediate postoperatively, on discharge and 3 months after operation. Data were analyzed by SPSS statistics (version 20) software. To find out the significance of the result one way ANOVA was conducted and the Post Hoc Test was done by LSD. Results: Among 20 patients 15% (3) patients developed infection, 15% (3) patients developed dehiscence. Trismus occurred in 5% (1) patient. In assessment of interincisal opening of the patients, 90% (18) presented with adequate interincisal opening but it has been reduced in 10% (2) patients after radiotherapy. In 90% (18) patients surface texture of the flap were smooth and in 10% (2) were partially smooth. Conclusion:The nasolabial flap has proved to be a useful and reliable option for reconstruction of defects of the buccal mucosa in order to allow wound closure without tension and maintain oral function. KYAMC Journal Vol. 10, No.-1, April 2019, Page 48-53
EVALUATION OF PAN BREAD PRODUCED BY USING BAKER'S YEAST DERIVED FROM DISTILLED BIOMASS

The chemical composition, physical properties, sensory evaluation, texture properties and color properties of pan bread produced by using S. cerevisiae (F514) treatment 1, S. cerevisiae (F707) treatment 2 and a mix of S. cerevisiae (F514) and commercial baker's yeast with 1:1 ratio treatment 3 were studied. Results showed significant differences between pan bread samples in ash and dry matter contents. Treatment 3 samples recorded the highest values of volume and specific volume (560 cm 3 and 4.06) followed by treatment2 (447.5 cm 3 and 3.20), and then treatment 1 (380 cm 3 and 2.64) respectively. Treatment 3 samples recorded the highest scores in crumb texture, taste characteristics and total acceptability (14.13, 18.5 and 92; respectively) followed by treatment 2 samples (13.25, 17.5 and 87.63; respectively), whereas minimum scores were given to treatment 1 samples (12.25, 16.25 and 81.13; respectively). There was a significant gradual decrease in alkaline water retention, as well staling rate increased in all samples during storage at room temperature 25± 2°C for 72 h. The alkaline water retention capacity after 72 h in treatment 3 samples was 148.61% compared with 122.36 and 121.53% for treatment 1 and treatment 2 samples respectively. The crust of pan bread sample produced by treatment 2 recorded the highest value of the yellowness followed by treatment 1 and treatment 3. In the crumb, the lowest value of (L*) was recorded by treatment 1samples and the highest value by treatment 2 followed by treatment 3 samples. Treatment 3 pan bread samples had the lowest value of hardness (6.685 N) followed by treatment 2 (15.02 N) and treatment 1 (16.86 N). Treatment 3 samples had the lowest values of chewiness (4.97 J) and the highest values of cohesiveness (19.68 mm). Meanwhile, treatment 1 samples had the lowest values of springiness (0.69 mm).
Short term pharmacological immobilization in macaque monkeys.

OBJECTIVE To develop a safe and effective immobilization protocol in rhesus monkeys, which is not based on dissociative anaesthetic agent. STUDY DESIGN Prospective, randomised, experimental trial. ANIMALS Twenty rhesus monkeys, weighing 2.6-8.0 kg, 1-3 years of age, of both sexes. METHODS The monkeys received 50 μg kg(-1) medetomidine, 0.25 mg kg(-1) midazolam and 5 μg kg(-1) fentanyl with 150 IU hyaluronidase intramuscularly (IM). The animals were closely observed for behavioural changes and reaction to sound stimulus. Pulse rate and oxygen saturation of haemoglobin (SpO(2) ) were monitored every 5 minutes, for 20 minutes. After this period, 250 μg kg(-1) atipamezole or a placebo was administered IM and behavioural changes were closely observed. RESULTS Full immobilization was observed after mean 269 ± SD 116 seconds. Ten minutes after injection mean arterial oxygen saturation of haemoglobin was 94 ± 4%, but did not fall significantly further. The median pulse rate was 116 beats minute(-1) 5 minutes after the administration of the drug. This level further decreased to a median level of 108 beats minute(-1) 20 minutes after the drug's administration. The median time to recover from immobilization was significantly shorter after atipamezole administration when compared to placebo (2.7 versus 55 minutes). All animals awoke smoothly and no side effects such as vomiting or agitation were observed. CONCLUSIONS Short term and reversible pharmacological immobilization was achieved using combination of midazolam, medetomidine, and fentanyl. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The present study demonstrates that 20-minute pharmacological immobilization with a combination of midazolam, medetomidine, and fentanyl is feasible in rhesus monkeys with minimal effect on heart rate.
Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Capital Structure Pada Sektor Industri Dasar Dan Kimia

The purpose of this study is to obtain empirical evidence about the effects of business risk, profitability, firm size, asset structure, and growth of asset to capital structure in the company's manufacturing base and chemical industry sectors listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during 2011-2014. The total sample is 80 samples obtained by purposive sampling method. Data analysis was done using multiple linear regression method with SPSS software 20 version. The result based on t test indicate that business risk, firm size, asset structure, and asset growth of the company has positif and significant influence on struktrur capital. , profitability has negatif and significant influence on struktrur capital. F-test results showed that the variable business risk, profitability, firm size, asset structure and asset growth together have a significant effect on the capital structure.