Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
GRAFT TAKES OF TOMATO ON OTHER SOLANACEOUS PLANTS

This paper aimed to assess tomato grafting on different solanaceous species through two grafting methods. Scions were cut from cultivar Santa Cruz Kada seedlings. A fully randomized experimental design was carried out with treatments in a 9 x 2 factorial scheme. As rootstocks, four accessions of mini-tomatoes (0224-53, RVTC 57, RVTC 20 and 6889-50 Solanum lycopersicum L); two species of wild tomato (Solanum habrochaites var hirsutum ‘PI-127826’ and Solanum pennellii ‘LA716’); other two tomato species [Solanum, cocona (Solanum sessiliflorum) and physalis (Physalis peruviana)] and a control with cultivar Santa Cruz Kada (auto-graft) rootstocks were used. In addition, two grafting methods were evaluated full cleft and approach graft. Fifteen days after grafting, plants were assessed for graft-take percentage; root length; plant height; leaf number; foliar area; root, stem and leaf dry matter; and ratio between shoot and root dry matter. Based on the results, we may state rootstock and grafting interaction had effect on both graft-take rate and plant development. Overall, the studied plants should be recommended as rootstock, except for 6889-50 mini-tomato (S. lycopersicum L.) and S. pennellii. Full cleft grafting was most suitable for cocona and physalis, while the approach method showed better results for the mini-tomato accessions 0224-53, RVTC 57 and RVTC 20, as well as for S. habrochaites.
Managerial quality and worker productivity in developing countries

Productivity differences across firms and countries are surprisingly large and persistent. Recent research reveals that the country-level distributions of productivity and quality of management are strikingly similar, suggesting that management practices may play a key role in the determination of worker and firm productivity. Understanding the causal impacts of these practices on productivity and the effectiveness of various management interventions is thus of primary policy interest.
Chapter 4 Obstructive Sleep Apnea : Beyond Obesity

Sleep disorders are of growing concern and are a major public health problem. The obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common among different sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBDs). Obesity is a known associated risk factor for the OSA but is not limited to them. OSA is also recognized in nonobese population. The description of OSA in non obese patients in the literature is sparse. The clinical presentation is similar as in obese but has few differences as far as pathophysiology and polysomnographic features are concerned. The severity of OSA in nonobese has less severe manifestations thus requires early recognition and different treatment strategy to prevent mismanagement of these patients.
Middle Permian rugose corals from the Kapp Starostin Formation, South Spitsbergen (Treskelen Peninsula)

The rugose corals from the topmost part of the Kapp Starostin Formation on the Treskelen Peninsula, South Spitsbergen, are described. The collection consists of 22 specimens, representing the genera Calophyllum , Allotropiochisma and Euryphyllum . These solitary and non-dissepimented taxa, considered to be cold-water forms, are representatives of the Calophyllum Province of the Cordilleran-Arctic- Uralian Realm, and confirm a biogeographical connection between Alaska, Ural Mts. , Central European Basin, Sverdrup Basin, and Arctic Canada in the Middle Permian. In southern Spitsbergen the Kapp Starostin Formation yields apparently the latest representatives of the Rugosa in the whole Hornsund region, dated to the Guadalupian and probably to the Wordian.
The Influence of High-Involvement Human Resources Practices, Procedural Justice, Organizational Commitment, and Citizenship Behaviors on Information Technology Professionals' Turnover Intentions

The present study investigates the relationships between a multidimensional, theoretically grounded configuration of high-involvement human resources (HR) practices and turnover intentions. Precisely, it addresses two research questions: What high-involvement HR practices are needed to implement an effective strategy for retaining highly skilled professionals? Do procedural justice, organizational commitment, and citizenship behaviors mediate the effects of high-involvement HR practices on turnover intentions? A survey instrument containing previously validated measures was developed and sent to Quebec members of the Canadian Information Processing Society. Data from 394 respondents were used to test the research model. Key findings reveal that nonmonetary recognition and competency development, and, to a lesser extent, fair rewards and information-sharing practices, are negatively and directly related to turnover intentions. The authors also observed that procedural justice, affective and continuance commitment, and citizenship behaviors partially mediate the effects of high-involvement HR practices on the turnover intentions of highly skilled professionals.
On minimal periods of functional-differential equations and difference inclusions

We prove several results on lower bounds for the periods of periodic solutions of some classes of functional-differential equations in Hilbert and Banach spaces and difference inclusions in Hilbert spaces. Introduction. In this paper we give a simple method for finding lower bounds for the periods of periodic solutions of some classes of functionaldifferential equations and difference inclusions in Hilbert spaces. First results on lower bounds of differential and functional-differential equations were proved by J. A. Yorke [8], A. Lasota and J. A. Yorke [4] and T. Y. Li [5]. Recently W. S lomczyński [7] gave a generalization of Theorem 4 of Lasota and Yorke [4] to delay differential equations of the form (1) ẋ(t) = F (x(t), x(τ(t)), t) . He also studied this problem for difference equations of the form (2) xn+1 − xn = f(xn, xn−1, n) . His method differs from that used in the above mentioned papers. The problem of the existence of a lower bound for the periods of periodic solutions of difference equations has also been studied by S. Busenberg, M. Martelli and D. Fisher (see [1]–[3]). We give a new approach to the problem of finding a lower bound for the periods of periodic solutions of functional-differential equations which we apply to equations of the form (3) ẋ(t) = f1(x(τ1(t))) + . + fm(x(τm(t))) . If we take the equation (3) with τ1(t) ≡ t, f3, . , fm ≡ 0 we obtain an equation of the form (1). Our result concerning the latter equation is weaker than that proved in [7]. Probably it is possible to prove a stronger result concerning (3) with several delays by another method; however, our method is simple and we shall show that it is also suitable for a class of difference inclusions.
Perceptions of social relationships by the oldest old

Given that the oldest old are the fastest growing population group worldwide, the importance of studies concentrating on them is evident. The promotion of health and well-being in very old age requires knowledge about the lives of the oldest old. Currently, the knowledge about social lives of this age group is limited, although the pivotal effects of social aspects of life for the well-being of older individuals are wellknown. Furthermore, to gain detailed and diverse knowledge, the perceptions of individuals living in very old age need to be considered. Nevertheless, it is particularly this kind of studies that we are currently lacking. This study aims at deepening the understanding of informal social relationships of the oldest old by studying the perceptions of home-dwelling nonagenarians about their social relationships. Altogether 44 life-story interviews, conducted in 2012 as part of the Vitality 90+ study, were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. The analysis yielded manifold information about social relationships in very old age: experienced restrictions, significance and valued aspects. Most of the experienced restrictions, such as death of loved ones and health, could not have been controlled by the nonagenarians. Significance of social relationships was related to company provided by the social network, help received and given, feelings of joy and grief, and lifelong lessons provided by social relationships. Furthermore, nonagenarians valued having social relationships and not being lonely. Valued aspects were also harmoniousness of relationships, being social and acknowledging other people. This study reveals multiple aspects of informal social relationships of the oldest old, and indicates that although multiple restrictions are encountered, social relationships still play an important role in the lives of the oldest old. More qualitative studies concentrating on the social relationships of the oldest old are needed to further enhance our understanding and also to bring out the perceptions of the oldest old individuals in less advantaged positions.
The energy distribution of electrons in radio jets

Black-hole and neutron-star X-ray binaries exhibit compact radio jets, when they are in the so called quiescent, hard, or hard intermediate states. The radio spectrum in these states is flat to slightly inverted. It is widely accepted that the energy distribution of the electrons, in the rest frame of the jet, is a power law with index p. A power-law energy distribution of the electrons in the jet is sufficient to explain the flat to slightly inverted spectrum emitted by the jet from radio to near infrared wavelengths, but is it necessary? Contrary to what our thinking was decades ago, now we know that the jets originate in the hot inner flow around black holes and neutron stars. Thus, we have investigated the spectrum that is emitted by a thermal jet with kT in the range 100-250 keV. We have computed the emitted spectrum from radio to near infrared using either a thermal distribution of electrons or a power-law one. We have found that parabolic jets with a thermal distribution of electrons give inverted spectra with alpha in the range 0-0.4, while jets with a power-law distribution of electrons give inverted spectra with alpha in the range 0-0.2. The rest of the parameters are kept the same in the two cases. The break frequency, which marks the transition from optically thick to optically thin synchrotron emission, is comparable for the two electron energy distributions. Our conclusion is that, contrary to common belief, it is not necessary to invoke a power-law energy distribution of the electrons in a jet to explain its flat to slightly inverted radio spectrum. A relativistic Maxwellian produces similar spectra. Thus, the widely invoked corona around black holes in X-ray binaries may actually be the jet.
Morphological and molecular diversity and genetic structure of Moroccan cultivated almond (Prunus dulcis Mill.) beside some foreign varieties

In this study, 15 morphological traits and 16 microsatellite markers were used to assess the morphological variability and structure of 68 (33 local and 35 foreign) almond accessions (Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A. Webb). Extensive phenotypic diversity was found among the accessions, and results indicated a high variation in leaf and fruit traits. Varieties were separated into two distinct groups with a similarity coefficient of 0.761. Morphological traits were categorized by principal component analysis into five components, which explained 86.5% of the total variation. Nut and kernel traits were dominant in the two first components, accounting for 49.4% of the variation. By contrast, leaf traits accounted for 18.4% of the variation in the third component. The results of molecular analysis (Bayesian clustering approach) did not correspond to morphological groupings, and the second approach was more discriminate. The combination of both approaches revealed the richness among the collected plant materials, which will be useful in breeding programmes of this species.
The Representation of Social Actors in the Graduate Employability Issue: Online News and the Government Document

This paper presents the first part of a larger study on the issue of graduate employability in Malaysia as construed in public discourse in English, a language of power in Malaysia. The term employability itself has many definitions depending on the requirements of government and industry, and in the case of Malaysia, the English-language ability of graduates is inseparable from graduate employability. Data were collected from three socially significant English-language publications: a mainstream newspaper, an alternative newspaper, and a government document outlining the national approach to improving graduate employability in universities. The data were collected between 2012 and 2013, a significant two-year period of time due to the publication of the Graduate Employability Blueprint in 2012, and the five-yearly Malaysian General Election in 2013. Applying Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), the study also employs Transitivity Analysis (TA) from Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL). The analysis looks at the grammatical roles and evaluation of important social actor groups in the graduate employability issue.
Anti-malarial activity of ethanolic stem bark extract of Faidherbia albida (Del) a. Chev (Mimosoidae) in mice.

Malaria is an increasing worldwide threat, with more than three hundred million infections and one million deaths every year. In Africa and elsewhere, medicinal plants including Faidherbia albida Del. are still widely used in the treatment of malaria and other ailments. Previous studies in our laboratory have shown that the ethanolic stem bark extract of Faidherbia albida possesses antipyretic, anti-diarrhoeal and anti-inflammatory properties. The present study was carried out to investigate its in vivo antiplasmodial effect in mice. The in vivo anti- plasmodial effect against early infection, curative effect against established infection and prophylactic effect against residual infection were studied in chloroquine - sensitive Plasmodium berghei berghei NK65- infected mice. The extract at all the doses (100, 200 and 400 mg/kg, p.o.) used, produced significant (P<0.05), dose - dependent activity against the parasite in the suppressive, curative and prophylactic tests. The result suggests that Faidherbia albida ethanolic stem bark extract possesses potent antimalaria effect.
WP 1204 Provincial grain yields in Spain , 1750 – 2009

This paper estimates the yields for five grains in 33 provinces of Spain in the mid-18th century. The results show that yields were higher in the north of the country, and that the most fertile provinces of Spain were not far behind the most advanced agricultural regions of the world. Average wheat yields in Spain remained stagnant between 1750 and the late 19th century when they doubled, only to remain stagnant again until the modernisation of the primary sector in the 1960s. Our results show that, in the very long run, yields between provinces tended to converge, and this was the case until the 1960s when the traditional differences in provincial yields began to disappear. The use of artificial fertilisers or new wheat strains were key improvements that helped low yield provinces to break with severe natural constraints such as lack of rainfall or low-quality soils.
Computerised formative assessment of reading comprehension: field trials in the UK

Increased curriculum time allocated to reading might not be effective in raising achievement. Teachers need to closely monitor and manage both the quality and quantity of individualised reading of all their pupils for optimal effectiveness. ‘Learning information systems’ (LIS) for reading such as the ‘Accelerated Reader’ (AR) enable this through individualised computerised assessment of pupil comprehension of ‘real books’, with feedback to both pupil and teacher. This study explored the impact of AR on reading achievement in 13 schools of different types spread across the UK, the majority socio-economically disadvantaged. Participating pupils were aged 7–14 years. Pre-post norm-referenced gains in reading achievement were measured by group paper-reading tests and a computerbased adaptive reading test. The implementation integrity of AR was assessed by direct observation by researchers and through data generated by the programme itself. On both paper and computer-based reading tests, on aggregate pupils in the 13 schools gained in reading at abnormally high and statistically significant rates. Boys tended to show larger gains than girls on the paper test. However, implementation integrity was very variable. In particular, some teachers failed to intervene in response to AR data indicating that pupils were reading ineffectively. AR appears to have potential for raising reading achievement, but only if implemented appropriately.
SYNTHESIS AND REACTIVITY STUDIES OF MALEIMIDE-EPOXY RESINS WITH ALIPHATIC AMINES

Maleimide modified epoxy compounds were prepared by reacting N-(4-hydroxyphenyl) maleimide (HPM) with diglycidylether of bisphenol-A. Triphenylphosphine was used as a catalyst and methylethylketone as a solvent. The resulting compound possessed both the oxirane ring and maleimide group. The curing reaction of the maleimide-epoxy compound with amine curing agents such as ethylenediamine (EDA), diethylenetriamine (DETA) and triethylenetetramine (TETA) were studied. Incorporation of maleimide groups in the epoxy resin provides cyclic imide structure and high cross-linking density to the cured resins. The cured samples were found to have good thermal stability, chemical (acid/alkali/solvent) and water absorption res istance. The morphology of cured epoxy systems were also studied by scanning electron microscopy (SEM).
Enhancing Student Performance in Managerial Accounting : A Laptop-Based Active Learning Approach

The main purpose of this study is to examine empirically the effect of a learning approach that combines active learning activities with educational technology tools. This study was conducted in a Middle-Eastern country where English is the second language. Data was collected relating to student performance. The performance of a group of students who were taught using a range of innovative methods was compared with the performance of a control group who were taught using only traditional methods. The experimental group was given a pre-test and a post-test, while the control group had only a post-test. The experiments employed three different learning environments: the traditional approach (TL), the cooperative learning approach (CL), and the Laptop-Based Active Learning approach (LAL). The study concludes that the LAL approach appears to have a significant positive effect on students' performance compared with the other two approaches.
Facile and scalable patterning of sublithographic scale uniform nanowires by ultra-thin AAO free-standing membrane

Creating sublithographic scale uniform nanowires for large area is an important issue for nanowire-based various device applications. Although anodic aluminium oxide (AAO) membrane is a promising technique, existing attached AAO membrane mask methods have not been able to fabricate such small nanowires for large areas due to difficulties on transferring a thin membrane. Here we demonstrate a facile and scalable methodology to fabricate sublithographic scale uniform-sized nanowires by introducing ultra-thin AAO free-standing membrane with a rigid Al frame and a hydrophilic contacting method. The present method allows us to fabricate sub 20 nm nanowires with the standard deviations of 1.1 nm via defining the size and spacing of metal catalysts for nanowire growth. We also show the scalability of the present attached AAO membrane mask method for a 4-inch scale wafer.
Effect of the combination between Metformin and Vitamin D on Experimentally-Induced Diabetic Nephropathy

Background: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of the serious complications of diabetes caused by angiopathy of capillaries in the renal glomeruli. Metformin is an anti-diabetic agent that was shown to have renoprotective effects. Vitamin D was proven to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may ameliorate DN. Aim: To study the effect of each of vitamin D and metformin alone and in combination on streptozotocin (STZ)-induced DN. Methods: Sixty male Wistar rats were divided into 6 equal groups: Control untreated group, STZ group, STZ + Metformin group, STZ + Vitamin D group, STZ+ Peanut oil group and STZ + Vitamin D + Metformin group. Kidney weight/ body weight ratio, serum fasting glucose, C-reactive protein (CRP), glycosylated hemoglobin (Hb), blood urea, serum creatinine and creatinine clearance were determined. A part of the kidney was homogenized for determination of tissue catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α). The other part was subjected to histopathological and immunohistochemical examination. Results: Vitamin D and metformin alone and in combination induced significant increase in creatinine clearance, tissue CAT and GPx with significant decrease in serum fasting glucose, kidney weight/body weight ratio, glycosylated Hb, blood urea, serum creatinine, tissue TNF-α and serum C-reactive protein and alleviated the histopathological changes compared to STZ group. This effect was significant in vitamin D/metformin combination group compared to the use of either vitamin D or metformin alone. Conclusion: Vitamin D/metformin combination might represent a beneficial therapeutic modality for treatment of DN.
Numerical investigation of the quasi 2 day wave in the mesosphere and lower thermosphere

[1] The zonal wave number 3 planetary wave with about a 2 day period is a recurrent wave feature in the mesosphere and lower thermosphere (MLT). The quasi 2 day wave (QTDW) exhibits strong seasonal variability with peak amplitudes after summer solstice. In late January and early February, satellites also discovered two strong enhancements of the QTDW in meridional wind, one peak at summer midlatitudes near 90 km and the other in the tropical lower thermosphere. For the first time, this double-peak characteristic of the QTDW meridional component is numerically investigated by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) thermosphere-ionosphere-mesosphere-electrodynamics general circulation model (TIME-GCM) with the QTDW forcing prescribed at the lower model boundary and explained by the combined effect of baroclinic-barotropic instability and Rossby normal mode. Baroclinic-barotropic instability is capable of amplifying the QTDW, manifesting as Eliassen-Palm (EP) flux divergence in the summer mesosphere. Without the direct contribution from baroclinic-barotropic instability, the simulated QTDW response in a lower thermosphere temperature and horizontal wind resembles that of the (3, 0) Rossby-gravity normal mode. In the summer middle atmosphere, the wave amplitude grows substantially, like an internal wave in the regions of large refractive index. As the wave amplitude growth ceases near the mesopause, where the zonal wind reverses direction, the QTDW reaches its maximum amplitude, displaying an enhanced meridional component in the tropical lower thermosphere. Several new aspects on the QTDWs in the MLT were also revealed. Compared with a prior model run, the propagation of the QTDW can also be prohibited by a self-generated critical layer in a strong thermospheric easterly wind. In addition, a direct contribution from the migrating diurnal tide to the QTDW amplitude in the MLT is found. This is largely attributed to the change of the background zonal wind caused by the tide, thus leading to the increase of the QTDW refractive index in the summer middle atmosphere.