Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Occurrence of Brucella abortus, Leptospira interrogans and bovine herpesvirus type 1 in buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) herd under extensive breeding system

The current study aimed to determine the occurrence of Brucella abortus, Leptospira interrogans and BoHV-1 in buffalo (bubalus bubalis) herd under extensive breeding system. In order to perform the study, blood samples were collected from 306 female buffaloes belonging to a rural property located in Sao Mateus County – MA. The samples were tested for the presence of specific antibodies. The number of samples collected in such property was estimated by taking under consideration a minimum prevalence of 6% for each infection, with confidence interval of 95%. Of the 306 analyzed female buffaloes’ serum samples, 70.58% were positive for one or more Leptospira interrogans serovars, with variable titers between 100 and 800. The most prevalent serovars in the current study were Pomona, Butembo, Icterohaemorrhagiae, Sentoti, Copenhageni, Adamanda, Castelonis, Wolffi, Panama and Grippotyphosa. A BoHV-1 occurrence of 87.25% was identified in the evaluated animals. All animals in the study tested negative for brucellosis. The study results indicate that L. interrogans and BoHV-1 were widespread microorganisms within the assessed property and they may contribute to a decrease in the production and reproductive rates of the herd. Key words: Antibodies, BoHV-1, brucellosis, female buffaloes, leptospirosis.
Precision stellar radial velocity measurements with FIDEOS at the ESO 1-m telescope of La Silla

We present results from the commissioning and early science programs of FIDEOS, the new high-resolution echelle spectrograph developed at the Centre of Astro Engineering of Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, and recently installed at the ESO 1m telescope of La Silla. The instrument provides spectral resolution R = 43,000 in the visible spectral range 420-800 nm, reaching a limiting magnitude of 11 in V band. Precision in the measurement of radial velocity is guaranteed by light feeding with an octagonal optical fibre, suitable mechanical isolation, thermal stabilisation, and simultaneous wavelength calibration. Currently the instrument reaches radial velocity stability of = 8 m/s over several consecutive nights of observation.
Spiritual Well-Being, Self-Esteem and Intimacy among Couples using Natural Family Planning

Making decisions about achieving and avoiding pregnancy and the methods used to attain those ends are some of the most central decisions during a couple's reproductive life. Health professionals (especially professional nurses) are often consulted to aid couples in their reproductive decisions and provide couples with choices of reproductive control. Information provided on family planning choices, however, is often limited and usually involves issues of effectiveness to avoid pregnancy, convenience, health risks, and life-style preferences.l,2 Little information is provided on how family planning methods compare on psychological, spiritual, and social well-being variables. One method of family planning that needs further study on these variables is Natural Family Planning (NFP). The purpose of this study was to describe how NFP influenced the intimacy, self-esteem, and the spiritual well-being of couples who used NFP to avoid pregnancy for at least a one year period. A secondary purpose was to describe and compare the intimacy, self-esteem and spiritual well-being of couples who stopped using NFP and who have used contraception for at least a year.
Particle selection and regulation of particle uptake by the slipper limpet Crepipatella fecunda

We established the role of the pallial filter in the suspension-feeding slipper limpet Crepipatella fecunda (Gastropoda, Calyptraeidae), which inhabits coastal areas of southern Chile characterised by sediment resuspension resulting from tidal forces. We determined that this spe- cies is capable of qualitative and quantitative pre-ingestive selection of particles. We exposed individual limpets to diets composed of a mixture of sediment and microalgae and measured the particle concentrations in the inhalent region, the infrabranchial cavity and the exhalent region, allowing us to derive an electivity index individually for the pallial filter and the gill. At a particle concentration at which pseudofaeces are always produced, and regardless of the proportion of sediment in the diet, the pallial filter selectively removed sediment (inorganic) material from sus- pension and diverted it into the lateral canal of the mantle for rejection. Qualitative particle selec- tion on the gill was observed when the proportion of microalgae in the diet was low and micro- algae were preferentially retained. When the diet was composed entirely of sediment, the gill retained only 15% of the suspended particles. The gill is more a collector than a selector of parti- cles, while the pallial filter regulates the concentration of particles entering the pallial cavity and increases the nutritional quality of the suspension available for removal by the gill, thereby par- tially compensating for the high proportions of inorganic matter in the resuspended sediment which the limpet encounters during the tidal cycle, especially in the periods immediately before exposure to air and after reimmersion.
A Scalable, Data-driven Approach for Power Estimation of Photovoltaic Devices under Indoor Conditions

For the output power estimation of photovoltaic devices in indoor applications, models are needed that perform accurately at the low illumination levels encountered. As a robust and scalable solution, we propose a data-driven modeling method, spanning an interpolated surface between two reference I-V curves. The proposed approach is evaluated based on experimental data of two exemplar PV panels at indoor illumination levels. The results are compared to two common parameter extraction methods for the one-diode circuit model. This investigation demonstrates that the proposed surface model has a high performance under all test conditions, whereas the reference models show a performance dependency on the PV panel type. It can be concluded that the surface model is a competitive alternative for output power estimations at indoor illumination levels, removing many of the uncertainties of traditionally used physical parameter extraction and scaling methods.
NOTE VOLUNTARY TURNOVER , SOCIAL CAPITAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE

We propose a supplemental perspective, based on organizational social capital, for examining the voluntary turnover-organizational performance relationship. We view existing organizdtional-level theories as those focusing on cost or human capital issues or, rarely, on a balance among these factors. But rapid changes in the nature of work, organizational structures, and interorganizational competitiveness increase the importance of studying the role of social capital in the voluntary turnover-organizational performance relationship. We highlight areas of correspondence and divergence among the various perspectives, discuss implications for various performance measures, and outline several research directions.
Correlation and path coefficient analyses in sunflower

Correlation and path coefficient analyses were studied in twenty four diverse genotypes of sunflower in order to understand the relationship and contribution on eight characters towards the grain yield. The yield kg per plant exhibits highly significant and positive correlation with number of seeds per head, head length in diameter and 1000-seed weight at both genotypic and phenotypic level. Path coefficient analysis revealed that number of seeds per head, 1000-seed weight and head length in diameter had the highest and positive direct effect with yield kg per plant. Hence, the study revealed the importance of number of seeds per head, head length in diameter and 1000-seed weight as selection criteria for improvement of yield in sunflower.
The effect of various long-term tillage systems on soil properties and spring barley yield

This study, performed on a soil that is classified as Albic Luvisols that developed on loamy sands overlying loamy material (1.4% organic matter and pH 6.5), concerns the impact of tillage systems on soil properties and the yield of spring barley. The experiment design included 3 tillage systems: conventional tillage, reduced tillage, and no-tillage. Continuous cultivation for 7 consecutive years by reduced tillage and no-tillage led to changes in the physical properties of the surface soil layer (0-5 cm). At the stem elongation growth stage of spring barley, conservation tillage systems resulted in a higher water content and bulk density in relation to conventional tillage. Conservation soil tillage resulted in decreased penetration resistance in the 0-10 cm layer, as compared with conventional tillage. Reduced tillage and no-tillage favored the surface accumulation of organic C and total N in the soil, as well as that of available K and Mg. Our results suggest that conservation tillage systems lead to progressive improvement in soil nutrient status, but have little or no effect on crop yield. Only the no-tillage system had a negative effect on yield of spring barley, by 6.8% in comparison with conventional tillage.
Influence of environmental variations on physiological attributes of sunflower

High degree of adaptability, wide range of climatic conditions, high photosynthetic capacity, maximum stomatal conductance and efficient hydraulic mechanism allow sunflower crop to be productive in broad range of environments. Combined effects of environmental factors not only modify plant phenology but also cause many physiological changes. Field experiments, one each in spring and autumn were conducted at Pir Mehr Ali Shah, Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan for 2 years (2007 and 2008) to document the effect of environmental variations on the physiological functions of sunflower hybrids. Four sunflower hybrids, Alisson-RM, Parasio-24, MG-2 and S-278 were planted in randomized complete block design with 4 replications. The data on physiological attributes like photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance and transpiration rate at 10 days interval after complete emergence to 60 days after emergence (DAE) was recorded. Overall higher values of photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance and transpiration rate were recorded during spring as compared to autumn for both the years. Photosynthates accumulation and utilization was depressed in cold imposing a restriction on biomass production than at warm temperature. Physiological performance of all the hybrids during spring at the start was slower as compared to autumn. Progressive increase in photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance and transpiration was recorded with the gradual increase in temperature up to a certain level during spring but further increase in temperature caused decline in these attributes. However during autumn, values of all these 3 physiological attributes were higher at the start those declined with gradual decrease in temperature later in the season.
A Theoretical Account on the Study of Metaphor in Didactic Discourse

This article makes a literary review to the linguistic research in the use of metaphor in didactic discourse; especially the religious one. Acknowledging Conceptual Metaphor Theory as the primary theory in the field, the researcher embarks upon how metaphor is perceived and analysed in discourse in order to pertain its persuasive function. The article presents different approaches to metaphor analysis and their interconnection. The implications of these approaches are later deduced and interpreted within the scope of Islamic religious discourse as an example of didactic discourses. Keywords : Metaphors, Metaphor Analysis, Didactic Discourse, Persuasion
A Modified Quasi-Reversibility Method for a Class of Ill-Posed Cauchy Problems

Abstract The goal of this paper is to present some extensions of the method of quasi-reversibility applied to an ill-posed Cauchy problem associated with an unbounded linear operator in a Hilbert space. The key point to our proof is the use of a new perturbation to construct a family of regularizing operators for the considered problem. We show the convergence of this method, and we estimate the convergence rate under a priori regularity assumptions on the problem data.
Academic Achievement of Female Students at College Level In Relation to Their Family Environment And Locale

Academic achievement is often considered as a key criterion to judge one's total potentialities and capabilities. Academic achievement has become a prime interest for the teachers, educationists, psychologists and parents to predict children's academic success which is considered to be an outcome of the learning environment and the family. The present study aimed at seeking the level of academic achievement of female students at the college level with respect to their family environment and locale. Random Sampling Technique was applied to draw the sample of 200 female students studying in the five-degree colleges of Jammu City (J&K) in the year 2015. Family Environment Scale (FES-BC) by Bhatia and Chadha (2012) was used for data collection. This tool has eight dimensions-Cohesion, Expressiveness, Conflict, Acceptance and Caring, Independence, Active-Recreational Orientation, Organisation and Control. The findings revealed that most of the female students were having an average level of academic achievement. Very few female students were found to have a high level of academic achievement. No significant differences in the level of academic achievement were found among female students in relation to their residential background, whereas significant differences were found in the family environment of female students with respect to the locality at the sub-scale â€œAcceptance and Caringâ€ and â€œActive Recreational Orientationâ€. The value of the coefficient of correlation was found to be low, positive but significant at the 0.01 level of significance at the sub-scale â€œCohesionâ€ of Family Environment Scale. It shows that academic achievement and cohesion in the family are positively related with each other, however, the correlation is low.
Allometry and sexual selection of male weaponry in Wellington tree weta, Hemideina crassidens

Both male and female Wellington tree weta, Hemideina crassidens, use cavities in trees as diurnal shelters. That these galleries are often limiting in nature offers males the opportunity to increase their reproductive success by monopolizing galleries and the females residing in them. Male H. crassidens, can mature at either the 8th, 9th, or 10th instar, whereas females mature at the 10th instar only, and male head (and mandible) size positively covaries with ultimate instar number. It has been suggested that males fight for control of galleries by using their enlarged mandibles as weapons, and males with larger mandibles control galleries with more females. In the present study, I present a statistical examination of sexual dimorphism, showing that traits related to head size are on average significantly larger in males, whereas traits related to body size are on average significantly larger in females. I tested three predictions addressing the hypothesis that sexual selection is driving megacephaly in male H. crassidens. First, as predicted, traits related to head size show a positive allometric relationship with body size in males but not in females. Second, adapting a novel statistical technique based on maximum likelihood and bootstrapping revealed that males, but not females, exhibit a multimodal distribution in head and body size traits. This is likely a consequence of males maturing at one of three instars, which results in positive covariance between the ultimate instar number and morphological traits. Third, as predicted, single adult males with larger heads reside in galleries housing larger groups of adult females. Copyright 2005.
Impact of Coaching Education and Experience on Coaching Efficacy among Malaysian Collegiate Coaches

Coaches are the people responsible for helping athletes work towards achieving their full potential. The influence of coaches is associated with positive impacts on athletes by enhancing their performance, character development, athlete satisfaction and other various positive outcomes. In order to develop successful athletes, coaches need to have a high level of coaching efficacy. Many factors may affect coaching efficacy, such as coaching education and experience, and it might play a part in the ability of coaches in coaching their athletes. Hence, the purpose of this study is to determine the impact of coaching experience and education on coaching efficacy among Malaysian collegiate coaches. A total of 331 coaches for SUKIPT 2016 were involved in this study. The Coaching Efficacy Scale (CES) questionnaire was used to measure the coaches coaching efficacy. Overall, Malaysian collegiate coaches showed that their level of coaching efficacy was high for all subscales, namely character building (M=7.92, SD=.83), technique (M=7.91, SD=.89), game strategy (M=7.80, SD=.93), and motivation (M=7.79, SD=.83). Furthermore, study shows that there was a medium positive correlation between coaching experience (r=.37, n=331, p<.001) and coaching efficacy and the small positive correlation between coaching education (r=.12, n=331, p<.05) and coaching efficacy. In addition, multiple regression results indicated that both coaching experience and coaching education can predict overall coaching efficacy (F (6, 324) =12.85, p<. 001). In conclusion, this study has provided additional information about coaching efficacy that in the context of Malaysian collegiate coaches. From these consequences, Malaysian collegiate coaches are aware that coaching education and coaching experience are important elements for them to become a successful coach.
Relative Machinability of Wood-Based Boards in the Case of Drilling – Experimental Study

Machinability issues during drilling of wood-based materials were evaluated. Three types of standard wood-based materials of substantially different internal structures, i.e., fibreboards, particle boards, and veneer boards, were selected as test samples. The experiment consisted of drilling holes through samples made of 14 different materials. The purpose of the experiment was to determine the quality of the edges of the holes and to evaluate values of the cutting force and torque. The obtained results were used to determine the relative machinability indexes based on the machining quality and cutting forces. These indexes were defined by referencing the obtained data of each tested material to one selected reference material: medium density fibreboard. The experimental data showed that the machinability index based on the quality criterion was not correlated with the index based on the cutting force criterion. The quality index was not correlated with the basic, routine parameters of wood-based boards. However, the cutting forces index sometimes showed a significant correlation of this type. The quality index showed the influence of the internal structure and homogeneity of the different types of materials.
Water sorption and solubility of glass ionomer cements indicated for atraumatic restorative treatment considering the time and the pH of the storage solution

Objective Evaluate the water sorption and the solubility of glass ionomer cements considering the time and the pH of the storage solution. Methods The materials used in this survey study were the following ones: Ketac Molar Easymix, Maxxion R, Vitro Molar, Vitremer and Vitro Fil LC. Fifteen specimens of each material were fabricated and subdivided into the storage solutions (deionized water, acid artificial saliva and neutral artificial saliva), having the mass measured in 24 hours, 7, 14 and 21 days. Water sorption and solubility values (μg/mm3) were obtained and submitted to the analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the Tukey test (p <0.05). Results The water sorption values were statistically different for all the studied materials and solutions in each storage period, except for the Maxxion R. Considering the solubility, all the glass ionomer cements presented values that were not statistically different when evaluating the storage solutions, except for the Vitro Fill LC. Conclusion The water sorption and the solubility of the studied glass ionomer cements were not influenced by the various storage solutions. Indexing terms: Glass ionomer cements. Hydrogen ion concentration. Solubility.
Predictors of health care use in Australian cancer patients

Objective: The purpose of this study is to measure health care utilization in Australian cancer patients based on their demographic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Method: A total of 13,609 participants (aged 15 and over) from 7,230 households were interviewed as part of Wave 13 of the national Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey. Five hundred and seventeen participants indicated a current cancer diagnosis with 90% of those receiving active treatment at the time of interview. Independent sample t-tests, Pearson Chi-sq tests, Kruskal ‒ Wallis H test, binary logistic regression and a zero-in ﬂ ated Poisson regression were used to examine inequality in health care use. Results: Demographic and sociocultural factors such as advancing age, gender, low income, low education status, rurality, no private health insurance, increased psychological distress and less access to specialist care are associated with lower health care utilization among cancer patients. However, models of care such as general practitioner-led cancer care is preferable in younger individuals with cancer, while accessing specialist care is associated with lower rates of hospitalization and higher levels of psychological distress increases hospital length of stay. Conclusions: The ﬁ ndings of lower health care utilization by those cancer patients with characteristics of disadvantage have implications for policy development and intervention design. Broadly, policies targeting structural social inequities are likely to increase health care utilization among the most affected/disadvantaged populations. Further investigation is needed to identify potential links between health care utilization and cancer outcomes as a step toward targeted interventions for improving outcomes in the adversely affected groups.
CHANGES IN THE VEGETATION OF DOLINES IN AGGTELEK AND BÜKK MOUNTAINS

The paper deals with the changes of vegetation on karstic landforms, with special regard to doline vegetation. The role of vegetation is very important in the karstecosystem, due to reducing the amount of runoff on the surface, ensuring the balanced infiltration of water into the karst system and increasing the quantity of aggressive carbon-dioxide in the soil. Dolines are the main sites of intensive infiltration of water into the karsts. My study evaluates the changes of vegetation in the last 70 years and diagnoses the degradation of doline vegetation.
Parton density function uncertainties on the W boson mass measurement from the lepton transverse momentum distribution

We study the charged current Drell-Yan process and we evaluate the proton parton densities uncertainties on the lepton transverse momentum distribution and their impact on the determination of theW boson mass. We consider the global PDF sets CT10, MSTW2008CPdeut, NNPDF2.3, NNPDF3.0, MMHT2014, and apply the PDF4LHC recipe to combine the individual results, obtaining an uncertainty on mW that ranges between 18 and 24 MeV, depending on the nal state, collider energy and kind. We discuss the dependence of the uncertainty on the acceptance cuts and the role of the individual parton densities in the nal result. We remark that some PDF sets predict an uncertainty on mW ofO(10MeV); this encouraging result is spoiled, in the combined analysis of the dierent sets, by an important spread of the central values predicted by each group.