Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Kinetic models for the sorption of dye from aqueous solution by wood

The sorption of Basic Blue 69 and Acid Blue 25 onto wood has been studied in terms of pseudo-second order, intraparticle diffusion and pseudo-first order chemical sorption processes. The batch sorption model, based on the assumption of a pseudo-second order mechanism, has been developed to predict the rate constant of sorption, the equilibrium capacity and initial sorption rate with the effect of initial dye concentration, wood particle size and temperature. An equilibrium capacity of sorption has been evaluated with the pseudo-second order rate equation as well as by the Langmuir isotherm and operating line method. In addition, an activation energy of sorption has also been determined based on the pseudo-second order rate constants.
Business model and innovation orientations in manufacturing SMEs: An Australian multi-case study

Research studies of SME innovation practice observe some common themes, such as an orientation towards networking, and some differences that may seem activity-related (e.g. production or service). In this paper we suggest the kinds of innovation activity undertaken by an SME will depend on their dominant business model and owner/enterprise attitudes, each one being moderated by purposeful networking. This is illustrated in our review of data from 50 case studies, where combining a CEO narrative analysis with secondary data on the nature of the firm has identified seven generic manufacturing business models. We observe these may be adopted singly or in combination to pursue a competitive advantage, and the dominant business model may change over time as new capabilities are developed and/or in response to market changes.
Towards convection-resolving, global atmospheric simulations with the Model for Prediction Across Scales (MPAS) v3.1: an extreme scaling experiment

Abstract. The Model for Prediction Across Scales (MPAS) is a novel set of Earth system simulation components and consists of an atmospheric model, an ocean model and a land-ice model. Its distinct features are the use of unstructured Voronoi meshes and C-grid discretisation to address shortcomings of global models on regular grids and the use of limited area models nested in a forcing data set, with respect to parallel scalability, numerical accuracy and physical consistency. This concept allows one to include the feedback of regional land use information on weather and climate at local and global scales in a consistent way, which is impossible to achieve with traditional limited area modelling approaches. Here, we present an in-depth evaluation of MPAS with regards to technical aspects of performing model runs and scalability for three medium-size meshes on four different high-performance computing (HPC) sites with different architectures and compilers. We uncover model limitations and identify new aspects for the model optimisation that are introduced by the use of unstructured Voronoi meshes. We further demonstrate the model performance of MPAS in terms of its capability to reproduce the dynamics of the West African monsoon (WAM) and its associated precipitation in a pilot study. Constrained by available computational resources, we compare 11-month runs for two meshes with observations and a reference simulation from the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model. We show that MPAS can reproduce the atmospheric dynamics on global and local scales in this experiment, but identify a precipitation excess for the West African region. Finally, we conduct extreme scaling tests on a global 3 km mesh with more than 65 million horizontal grid cells on up to half a million cores. We discuss necessary modifications of the model code to improve its parallel performance in general and specific to the HPC environment. We confirm good scaling (70 % parallel efficiency or better) of the MPAS model and provide numbers on the computational requirements for experiments with the 3 km mesh. In doing so, we show that global, convection-resolving atmospheric simulations with MPAS are within reach of current and next generations of high-end computing facilities.
Laboratory investigation of an intensiometric dual FBG-based hybrid voltage sensor

In this paper, we investigate experimentally the performance of a prototype optical voltage sensor utilizing a piezoelectric component and a dual FBG sensor combined with an intesiometric detection scheme. The sensor construction allows for the sensor interrogation using a single photodetector, and by eliminating spectral scanning devices, the measurement system benefits from a significant cost reduction and potentially improved speed of operation. Preliminary voltage characterization reveals that the proposed sensor is capable of reliable ac voltage measurement.
Micropropagation of Orchid Dendrobium barbatum Lindl. (Orchidaceae) from Fleshy Stem Segments

An efficient protocol for micropropagation of orchid Dendrobium barbatum Lindl. (Orchidaceae) using the fleshy stem segments was developed. Murashige Skoog (MS) basal medium supplemented with 1.0 mg L of Naphthalene Acetic Acid (NAA) + 2 . 0mg L of Benzyl Amino Purine (BAP) for multiple shoot induction. The multiplied shoots were then transferred to half-strength MS medium supplemented with 1 mg L of Indole-3 acetic acid (IAA) or Indole-3 butyric acid (IBA) or NAA. Best response for shoot multiplication was achieved when the medium was supplemented with 1 mg L-1 NAA and 2mg L-1 BAP. While that for rooting with 1 mg l IBA. The plantlets were hardened off and survived plants were released to the shade house then to their epiphytic environment.
Analysis of Comparative Phylogenetic Story by Using Autosomal Markers and Mitochondrial Sequences

The current study aims at the molecular assessment of genetic diversity within and between Vietnamese local chicken populations. On average, a total of 32 individuals per Vietnamese local chicken population was randomly sampled. Nine Vietnamese chickens breeds and 2 The exotic chicken breeds originating from China were used. The DNA polymorphism was assessed using a set of 29 microsatellite markers recommended by FAO. A fragment of 455 bp from the mtDNA D-loop region was amplified. The results showed that at the autosomal level, the Vietnamese local chicken breeds from different agro-ecological zones represent genetically distinct populations. The northern breeds are clearly separated from breed of the South Central Coast and from breed of the Mekong Delta. The Vietnamese local chicken breeds are highly polymorphic and originated from eight maternal lineages. These lineages are present across the country. Two chicken breeds of Chinese origin, Tam Hoang and Luong Phuong, kept in the National Institute of Animal Sciences are genetically distinct from the Vietnamese local breeds. The Vietnamese chicken breeds are genetically separated from the Chinese chicken gene pool.
Textural and Compositional Studies of Sediments from Parts of the Albian Bima Sandstone, Upper Benue Trough, Nigeria

Studies were carried out on fresh samples of sandstones from parts of the Bima Sandstone to classify it on thebasis of its textural and compositional characteristics. Grain size analysis of samples reveals that they are fine tocoarse-grained, moderately sorted to poorly sorted, coarse skewed to strongly fine skewed and very platykurticto extremely leptokurtic. Thin-section analysis reveals the sandstones to be lithic subarkoses, subarkoses, andlithic arkoses comprising averagely of 66.6% quartz, 21% feldspar and 12.4% rock fragments. The appreciableamount of feldspar, the dominance of subangular to angular grain shape and the poorly sorted nature of thesandstones suggest that they are texturally and mineralogically immature sediments. Bivariate plots of graphicmean versus standard deviation, skewness versus standard deviation and simple sorting versus simple skewnessindicates a fluvial origin for sandstones deposited under a moderate to high energy level.
The Effects of Percutaneous Atrial Septal Defect Closure on Cardiac Remodelling at Short and Intermediate Term Follow-up

Isolated atrial septal defect (ASD) constitutes 7– 11% of all congenital cardiac defects and is the most prominent cause of chronic volume loading of the right heart (1). A long volume loading may cause right heart failure, arrhythmia, thromboembolic events, and pulmonary vascular obstructive disease (2-4). Therefore, the main aims of ASD closure procedures include restoring the volume load on the right heart and preventing the possible negative impacts that may result from the volume load. Several studies have shown that the surgical closure procedure is usually ineffective for correcting cardiac geometry (59). This case was reportedly associated with certain causes, such as the surgical technique, effects of pericardiectomy, and contagion of echocardiographic measurements from standard images due to the changing position of the heart. Percutaneous closure has become an alternative treatment method of treatment for secundumtype ASD (10-11). Percutaneous closure may be considered as a more objective method than surgery for assessing the effects of the closure procedure on cardiac restoration (12). The aim of the present study was to assess the effects of the ASD closure procedure on restoring the right heart in the shortand mid-term periods.
Outsource Versus In-House? An Identification of Organizational Conditions Influencing the Choice for Internal or External Evaluators

Abstract: An evaluation can be conducted in-house or can be outsourced to an external party. Yet organizations do not always have full discretion to decide on the locus for evaluation implementation. Certain attributes often push the organization in one direction or another. Via a systematic pairwise comparison of attributes of 18 organizations in the Flemish (Belgian) public sector, we were able to indicate the conditions that matter most in determining the locus of policy evaluation implementation. Our findings can thus enrich existing guidelines on the advantages and disadvantages of internal and external evaluations.
PREVENTING DYSFUNCTIONAL CONFLICT: EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIFFERENT TYPES OF MANAGERIAL CONFLICT IN VC BACKED FIRMS

This study explores the interactions between task, process and affective conflict in entrepreneurial teams of venture-backed firms. Our results show that task conflict is positively related to affective conflict and that this relationship is partially mediated by process conflict. Furthermore, we find that team size moderates the relationship between task and process conflict. Our results provide a potential explanation for the previously reported inconsistent results on the outcomes of different types of conflict and suggests that especially nascent entrepreneurs with small management teams should be wary of all types of conflict – also those labeled as “functional” by the prior literature.
Agreeing in networks : unmatcheddisturbances , algebraic constraints

This paper considers a problem of output agreement in heterogeneous networks with dynamics on the nodes as well as on the edges. The control and disturbance signals entering the nodal dynamics are “unmatched” meaning that some nodes are only subject to disturbances and not to the actuating signals. To further enrich our model and motivated by synchronization problems in physical networks, we accommodate (solvable) algebraic constraints resulting in a fairly general and heterogeneous network. It is shown that appropriate dynamic feedback controllers achieve output agreement on a desired vector, in the presence of physical coupling and despite the influence of constant as well as time-varying disturbances. Furthermore, we address the case of an optimal steady-state deployment of the control effort over the network by suitable distributed controllers. As a case study, the proposed results are applied to a heterogeneous microgrid.
Analisis Nilai Tambah Dan Sistem Pemasaran Lidah Buaya di Kabupaten Bogor

Produksi komoditas lidah buaya di Kabupaten Bogor sampai saat ini mengalami penurunan, meskipun pernah dicanangkan menjadi daerah pengembangan komoditas lidah buaya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis nilai tambah dalam usaha pengolahan produk lidah buaya, serta menganalisis sistem pemasaran lidah buaya dari petani hingga konsumen akhir. Hasil penelitian ini dijelaskan secara deskriptif kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Komoditas lidah buaya dari petani di Kabupaten Bogor telah diolah menjadi produk olahan seperti jus, koktail, rainbow cake, kerupuk dan teh kulit lidah buaya. Berdasakan perhitungan nilai tambah dengan metode hayami, produk olahan rainbow cake memiliki nilai tambah paling besar. Terdapat 6 saluran pemasaran lidah buaya di Kabupaten Bogor, yaitu 3 saluran pemasaran grade A dan 3 saluran pemasaran grade B. Petani dalam memasarkan lidah buaya masih melibatkan tengkulak. Saluran pemasaran 1, 2 dan 4 adalah saluran yang mudah diakses oleh petani. Saluran pemasaran 2 (Petani → Suplayer → Supermarket → Konsumen) merupakan saluran yang relatif efisien, karena harga yang diterima petani relatif lebih tinggi, nilai marjin saluran pemasaran yang relatif lebih kecil dan nilai farmer’s share yang relatif lebih tinggi dari saluran yang lainnya.
Are CDS Spreads a Good Proxy of Bank Risk? Evidence from the Financial Crisis

The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers in September 2008 and, shortly afterwards, the near downfall of the insurance conglomerate American International Group (Aig), both of which were heavily involved in the Cds sector, polarised attention towards the Cds activities of the major international banks. Based on a sample of internationally active banks over the period 2005 - March 2010, this paper investigates the relationship between Cds spreads and bank balance sheet ratios.The results of the empirical analysis indicate that bank Cds spreads reflect the risk captured by bank balance sheet ratios
PARENTING BEHAVIOR AS A PREDICTOR FOR CHANGES IN DEVIANT BEHAVIOR IN BOYS WITH A D H D by

This study examines the degree to which parenting behaviors have a concurrent or predictive relationship to the severity of oppositional defiant (ODD) and/or conduct disordered (CD) behaviors among boys with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Specifically, the parenting variables assessed were parental Over-reactivity, Restrictiveness, and Nurturance. Fifty-five mothers of male children with ADHD, aged 7 to 10 years old, completed several measures of parenting behavior and child disruptive behaviors. A l l mothers completed these measures at Time 1, and a subsample of 25 completed them again 1 year later (Time 2). Measures included the Parenting Scale and the Child Rearing Practices Report (at Time 1), and behavioral rating scales describing the number and severity of child ODD (at Times 1 and 2) and CD (at Time 2) behaviors. Two hypotheses were tested. The first hypothesis was that concurrent associations among measures at Time 1 would show a positive correlation between the severity of ODD symptoms in children and mothers' reports of Over-reactive and Restrictive parenting behaviors, and a negative correlation with Nurturing parenting behavior. The second hypothesis was that increases in the severity of the child's ODD and CD behaviors at Time 2 could be predicted based on mothers' Time 1 reports of more Over-reactive and Restrictive parenting behavior, and/or less Nurturing parenting behavior. Consistent with predictions of the first hypothesis, high parenting Restrictiveness was correlated with greater child ODD behavior, and high Nurturance was correlated with lower ODD severity. Perhaps because of insufficient power for testing the second hypothesis, only high parenting Over-reactivity scores were marginally correlated with increases in child ODD/CD severity over time. These results suggest that the transactional model does appear to be a model through which both positive and negative parenting behaviors are related, at least concurrently, to the severity of child ODD/Aggressive behaviors. The evidence also seems to suggest that the negative aspects of parenting, specifically harsh and controlling parental behaviors, are able to predict changes in severity of ODD/CD behavior among children with ADHD. Table of
Numerical Modelling of Tidal Dynamic and Water Circulation at the Gold Coast Broadwater, Australia

MIRFENDERESK, H. and TOMLINSON, R. , 2007. Numerical Modelling of Tidal Dynamic and Water Circulation at the Gold Coast Broadwater, Australia. Journal of Coastal Research, SI 50 (Proceedings of the 9th International Coastal Symposium), 277 – 281. Gold Coast, Australia, ISSN 0749.0208 The development of a vertically averaged numerical model of an estuary in the coastal region of the Pacific Ocean on the east coast of Australia is described. The primary objective of the study is to provide a detailed picture of the tidal characteristics in the study area to enable the simulation of the whole water circulation within the water body. A comprehensive data set is collected as part of this study to understand local dynamics and to calibrate and validate the model. Calibration and validation have been achieved through a comparison of computed tidal harmonics against those derived from harmonic analysis of the measured water level variations. Also a comparison was made between the measured discharges across seven cross sections at critical locations in the study area with the discharge obtained through modelling. Calculations show that tides become mixed, mainly semidiurnal in the estuary. The study shows that for lunar constituents (M2 and S2) dissipation mechanisms are dominant and their amplitudes decrease along the estuary. Solar constituents (O1 and K1) experience an increase in amplitude. However, the net result is a reduction of tidal amplitude, indicating the dominance of dissipation mechanisms.
Mid and Far IR properties of late-type galaxies in the Coma and A1367 clusters: ISOCAM and ISOPHOT observations

We present Mid (MIR) and Far (FIR) Infrared observations of 18 spiral/irregular galaxies belonging to the Coma and A1367 clusters, carried out with the CAM and PHOT instruments on board the ISO satellite. Complementary photometry from the UV to the Near Infrared (NIR) together with Hα imaging, HI and ^(12)CO line measurements allow us to study the relationships between the IR emission and the star formation properties of these galaxies. Most of the resolved galaxies show extended MIR emission throughout their disks even where no Hα emission is present. This suggests that the Aromatic carriers can be excited by the general interstellar radiation field (ISRF), i.e. by visible photons. Only close to HII regions the UV photons are the principal sources of Aromatic carrier excitation. However, when the UV radiation field becomes intense enough these carriers can be destroyed. The average integrated 15/6. 75µ_m ratio of the observed galaxies is ∼1, i.e. the typical value for the photodissociation regions (PDRs). This suggests that, despite the high star formation rate (SFR) and the very luminous HII regions of these galaxies, their integrated MIR emission is dominated by PDR-like regions rather than HII-like regions. A cold dust component with average temperature ∼22 K exists in most of the target galaxies, probably arising from big dust grains (BGs) in thermal equilibrium with the ISRF. The contribution to the BGs heating from the ionizing stars decreases with increasing wavelength. A warmer dust component whose emission dominates the spectrum between 20 and 100µ_m is likely to exist. This is probably due to both Very Small Grains (VSGs) and warm BGs emission. The dust to gas ratio of the target galaxies is comparable to that of the solar neighborhood. There is a weak trend between the dust total mass and both the atomic and molecular gas content. The MIR and FIR properties of the analyzed galaxies do not seem to be affected by the environment despite the fact that most of the targets are interacting with the Intra-Cluster-Medium.
ADVENTITIOUS SHOOT BUD INDUCTION IN CHILI PEPPER (CAPSICUM ANNUUM L. CV. X-235)

Adventitious shoot buds were produced in vitroby using cotyledon explants of 14 -day-oldCapsicum annuumL. cv. X - 235. The effect of plant growth regulators i.e., BAP and IAA at various concentrations on cotyledon explants for adventitious shoot bud differentiation was observed. Among the media tested MS medium supplemented with 5mg/l BAP and1mg/l IAA gave maximum shoots (19.2) per explant. Effective in vitroshoot elongation and rooting was achieved on 0.5mg/l GA3and 0.5mg/l IBA, respectively. The rooted plants wer e hardened and transplanted in to the soil and the plants showed 80-90% survival during transplantation.
Transformed Apples: Traits of Significance to Growers and Consumers

The first report of transformed apple plants in 1989 raised expectations for new apple cultivars that would be better tasting, healthier and easier to grow. Although, many different traits have been now been introduced successfully into apple, no transformed cultivars have yet made it to commercial production. Most early reports on transformed apple described ‘proof of concept’ experiments involving the development of regeneration protocols, and the choice of appropriate promoters and selectable markers. More recently the focus has moved onto functional testing of traits of potential commercial interest. These traits can be grouped into two categories: horticultural production traits and fruit-focussed traits. Production traits of interest include bacterial, fungal and pest resistance, dwarfing, propagation, stress resistance, precocity, storage life and self fertility. Examples of fruit-focussed traits include novel health properties, flavour, reduced browning, colour, and reduced allergenicity. This review will consider reports of characters introduced into apple that are useful to growers and consumers, and looks toward future trends, targets and challenges.
Biofilm Formation in Multi-Drug Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Isolates from Hospitalized Patients

Background: The biofilm production is an important phenomenon by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus that contribute to the multiple drug resistance. Moreover, biofilm formation by multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus causes evading from immune responses. Objective: The aim of this study was to detect biofilm formation and presence of several related genes among multidrug-resistant (MDR) isolates of Staphylococcus aureus . Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted at a hospital in Tehran, Iran from July 2012 to January 2013. Patients admitted with the infections of the different sites of the body were selected as study population. Staphylococcus aureus isolates were collected from hospitalized patients and identified by conventional diagnostic tests. The multidrug-resistant MRSA isolates were detected by antibiotic susceptibility test. The phenotypic biofilm formation was detected by micro-titre tissue plate assay. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was performed to detect the mecA , Staphylococcal Cassette Chromosome mec (SCC mec ) types, accessory gene regulatory ( agr ) genes, the icaADBC and several genes encoding staphylococcal surface proteins including clfAB, fnbAB, fib, eno, can, ebps and bbp genes with specific primers. Results: A total number of 209 Staphylococcus aureus were isolated of which 64 (30.6%) isolates were methicillin-resistant; among which 36(56.2%) isolates were MDR. These isolates were resistant to amoxicillin, tetracycline, ciprofloxacin, gentamicin, erythromycin and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. All the isolates were susceptible to vancomycin and linezolid. All the MDR-MRSA harbored SCC mec type III. All the MDR- MRSA isolates were strong biofilm producers in the phenotypic test. Conclusions: Multidrug-resistant MRSA isolates produced biofilm strongly and the majority of these isolates harbored most of biofilm related genes. Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases 2014;1(2):27-31