Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Varietal Resistance and the Use of Fungicide for the Integrated Management of Sorghum Anthracnose in Parts of North-Eastern Nigeria

Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench] anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum sublineolum is a serious and destructive foliar disease and a major production problem of sorghum in Nigeria. Field experiments were conducted to determine the efficacy of Apron Star 42 WS seed dressing fungicide and varietal resistance for the integrated management of leaf sheath and midrib anthracnose disease of sorghum in Northeastern Nigeria. The treatments consisted of improved sorghum varieties and local sorghum varieties that were both fungicide treated and untreated. Seed dressing with fungicide significantly reduced the incidence and severity of anthracnose disease in sorghum. The local variety ‘Warwarbashi’ recorded the highest disease incidence (62.2%), while ‘Bauchi Early Selection’ and ‘Ex-Mali’ consistently had the lowest disease incidences. Fungicide-treated varieties significantly lowered the severity of leaf sheath anthracnose at all growth stages. The fungicide also lowered the severity of midrib anthracnose and varieties differed both in their levels of leaf sheath and midrib disease severity. ‘Warwarbashi’ had the highest severity of leaf sheath anthracnose (75.9%) while ‘Warwarbashi’ also recorded the highest midrib disease severity (65.9%) indicating that it is a susceptible variety. ‘ICSV 111’ and ‘Bauchi Early Selection’ recorded the lowest leaf sheath and midrib anthracnose severity. All varieties performed differently in their grain yield: ‘Ex-Mali’ recorded the highest grain yield (1234.0 kg/ha) followed by ‘Paul Biya’ and ‘Ex-Mali’, at 1151.0 and 1122.0 kg/ha, respectively, despite their high levels of anthracnose incidence and severity. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CORE Organic Project Series Report Deliverable no . 3 ( WP 4 ) Elaboration and test of new communication concepts

Globalisation and growing anonymity of trade with organic products causes farmers in Europe to see themselves forced to lower their production standards in order to stand up to world-wide competition. Furthermore, consumers criticise food products, which were produced under unsatisfactory social and environmental conditions. Thus, this project investigates marketing and communication strategies by which organic farmers try to include higher ethical values in their production than the statutory ones. The aim is to know, which communication arguments for ethical aspects have proved to be the most promising from the consumers’ point of view in different countries. In the first part of this project, promising communication strategies and arguments of farmers’ organisations will be identified. Selected arguments will be tested in different regions by a so-called Information Display Matrix (IDM). With this tool, the best ranked alternative product attributes and sales arguments will be detected. Advertising companies will then develop product labels and leaflets with information using the best-ranked arguments per country. Afterwards, different proposals for labels and leaflets will be tested in a two step approach with consumers by using Focus Group Discussions and a sales experiment in a so-called Consumer Choice Test. The experiment will be used to analyse consumers’ buying behaviour and willingness to pay by presenting real products in a close to realistic laboratory setting. The results will provide a valuable tool for the strategic positioning of organic companies and farmers’ initiatives to differentiate their products from the mass market of organic products and improve their products’ image and the consumers’ willingness to pay. The results will also be interesting for policy makers to gain a better understanding of the country-specific attitudes of ethical consumers.
Prognostic Value of a CYP 2 B 6 Gene Polymorphism in Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a common complex hematological malignant disorder; genetic abnormalities play indispensable roles in the classification, prognosis, and response to therapy (Long et al., 2014). Although the etiology of AML had developed with the development of molecular biology, cell biology, and risk group medicine into the molecular biology, the exact cause is currently unknown. However, the interaction between environmental factors and genetic factors (such as mutations, epigenetic modifications, and deregulation of gene expression) has been implemented to be a cause for the development of AML (Ruan et al., 2013; Daraki et al., 2014). Several important molecular markers were recently discovered in AML. These markers have helped not only better characterize patients but also improve risk stratification (Daraki et al., 2014). Among adults with AML, the survival rates are poor and not improving, and the five-year survival rate after the initial diagnosis is less than 20%, despite advances in understanding the molecular biology of AML and mechanisms of multidrug resistance (MDR). But we are still waiting to discover new therapeutic interventions that consider the main target for successful treatment and improve the survival rate (Anderson et al., 2011). The incidence of AML increases with age, with the
Procedural and Distributive Justice on Turnover Intention: An Exploratory Analysis

The purpose of this study is to identify the roles of procedural and distributive justice toward employee turnover intention in Malaysia. This study examines the relationship between procedural, distributive justice and turnover intention. The results of correlation analysis show that there is a negative significant relationship between distributive justice and employee turnover intention on the 150 sample size studied. On the other hand, there is no significant relationship between procedural justice and employee’s turnover intention. This study provides guidelines for managers to understand better ways to reduce employee turnover. Limitations and directions for future research are also discussed.
A Confirmatory Factor Analysis of a Four-Factor Model of Adolescent Concerns

Based on considerable previous research, a four-factor model o f adolescent concerns was proposed. Data on concerns were collected from 439 adolescents together with demographic data. A hierarchy o f concerns was established based on mean ratings, and sex and age differences were reported. The data were factor analyzed into four principal components and were tested for the goodness o f f i t to the proposed model using linear structural relationships (LISREL) techniques by the method of maximum likelihood. The data fit the model very well (goodness of fir index = .958). The implications of these findings for further research and theories o f adolescent development are discussed generally.
COMPARING THE PERFORMANCE OF INDIVIDUAL ARTICULATORY FLESH POINTS FOR ARTICULATION-TO-SPEECH SYNTHESIS

Articulation-to-speech (ATS) synthesis has recently shown the potential for silent speech interfaces (SSIs). SSIs are devices for assisting the oral communication for individuals who have lost their voice by mapping their articulatory movement to audible speech. Electromagnetic Articulograph (EMA) is one of the current articulator motion tracking technologies in SSI, which captures the movement of flesh points on articulators. Understanding how well different individual flesh points contribute to ATS performance may help optimize the SSI setup. To our knowledge, this study is the first to explore the individual flesh point’s contribution to ATS, where we compared ATS performance using EMA data of different flesh points combinations with a deep neural network (DNN)-based ATS model. Experimental results indicated that more flesh points lead to higher performance generally. However, our perceptionbased evaluation may suggest the unnecessity of more than one tongue (tip) flesh point for ATS.
ffi cient method for computing stationary states of phase field crystal models

Computing stationary states is an important topic for phase field crystal (PFC) models. Great efforts have been made for energy dissipation of the numerical schemes when using gradient flows. However, it is always timeconsuming due to the requirement of small effective time steps. In this paper, we propose an adaptive accelerated proximal gradient method for finding the stationary states of PFC models. The energy dissipation is guaranteed and the convergence property is established for the discretized energy functional. Moreover, the connections between generalized proximal operator with classical (semi-)implicit and explicit schemes for gradient flow are given. Extensive numerical experiments, including two three dimensional periodic crystals in Landau-Brazovskii (LB) model and a two dimensional quasicrystal in Lifshitz-Petrich (LP) model, demonstrate that our approach has adaptive time steps which lead to significant acceleration over semi-implicit methods for computing complex structures. Furthermore, our result reveals a deep physical mechanism of the simple LB model via which the sigma phase is first discovered.
The Effect of Using GeoGebra in Geometric Construction of Grade 7 Students

: The objectives of this action analytical research were to examine the usage of the mathematical educational software “Geobebra” and to observe its impact on students’ math achievements in understanding some geometric properties and drawing convex and concave polygons such as triangles and quadrilaterals in grade seven in the elementary level. The researcher did not aim other classes and other levels to leave the door open for other researches to study the impact of using GeoGebra on students’ geometric construction not only in 2D geometry but also in 3D space geometry in the secondary level. The study was implemented in two grade seven sections (A and B) with ten students in every section, and was consisted of an experimental group (section A) and a control group (section B) targeting the benefit of using information and communication technology (ICT) through the dynamic software GeoGebra to better understand drawing geometric polygons such as equilateral and isosceles triangles. The study utilized a one phase quantitative design. The instruments employed for this study were a pre-test that was distributed to students in both sections A and B to test their prerequisites about triangles and quadrilaterals after which a post-test was distributed to the same students to assess the effect of GeoGebra on improving students’ geometric understanding and construction, and finally a 5 point-likert scale survey of standardized items that was distributed to the experimental group students to capture their thoughts toward using the GeoGebra software and how far it was helpful for a better understanding of the subject material in the classrooms. The statistics used for the data collected concerning the study were descriptive inferential statistics using the mean and the standard deviation, in addition to the frequency and the percent to better understand the features of the research as well as the paired-samples t-test. According to the results of the study the researcher concluded that the GeoGebra software has a positive effect on students’ geometric understanding and construction in grade seven in drawing polygons and quadrilaterals, and understanding diverse properties because of the software practicality by translating theories into clear images and by allowing students to reposition these images for a better understanding of proper geometric constructions and properties of diverse triangles and quadrilaterals.
Running head: PERSONAL WORK GOALS AND OCCUPATIONAL WELL-BEING Young managers’ drive to thrive: A personal work goal approach to burnout and work engagement

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Evaluation of Meat and Bone Meal and Mono-Sodium Phosphate as Supplemental Dietary Phosphorus Sources for Broodstock Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Under the Conditions of Hapa-in- Pond System

An experiment was conducted to evaluate if phosphorus (P) supplement is required in Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus broodstock diet under hapa-in-pond system. Seven isonitrogenous (33% crude protein), isocaloric (4400 kcal kg) diets were formulated. A corn-soybean meal based diet, deficient in P, was used as the basal diet. Three levels of meat and bone meal (MBM), and mono-sodium phosphate (MSP) were substituted for corn-starch in the basal diet to produce experimental diets containing 0.56, 0.67, or 0.78% P. Males and females with mean body weights of (270±1.52 g) and (250±1.17 g), respectively, were stocked at a density of 4 fish m, (8 fish hapa) with a male: female ratio of 1:3. Irrespective of P source, it was observed that, increasing P level significantly (P≤0.05) increased broodstock fecundity. Spawning performance and egg weight were not significantly affected by dietary P source. However, dietary MBM increased the absolute fecundity and total egg production (P≥0.05) compared to the MSP diets. While, broodstock fed MSP diets showed the highest egg weight. This result revealed that Nile tilapia broodfish reared in the green water under hapa-in-pond system require a source of dietary P for optimum spawning performance.
Medication use and medicine-related problems (MRPs) experienced by South Asian (SA) and Middle Eastern (ME) patients with chronic diseases in primary care in the UK

Aim To identify type(s) and possible cause(s) of medicine-related problems (MRPs) from the SA and ME patients' perspectives. Setting and Method The study was a cross-sectional study. Patients were from SA and ME origins, aged over 18 and prescribed three or more regular medicines. Patients were identified through previous medicine use reports (MUR), patient medication records (PMR) or when presenting with a prescription. The data were collected in 80 face-to-face semi-structured interviews in seven pharmacies in London using MRPs tool, 8-item MMAS and EuroQol questionnaire (EQ-5D-3L). Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically using Gordon’s coding frame and Nvivo 10 software. The SPSS 21.0 software was used for analysis of descriptive data obtained quantitatively. Results Participants (61% male) had mean (SD) age 58 (13.4) years and on a mean (SD) of 8 (4) medicines. Final analysis showed the following types of MRPs: adverse drug reactions and drug interactions; intentional non-compliance; cognitive, physical and sensory problems and issues with concurrent use of herbal and alternative therapies. Problems with drug prescribing; lack of information; monitoring and review; repeat prescriptions; GP surgery and pharmacy service were also identified. Interviews revealed that several factors contribute to the development of MRPs; some appeared to be specific to SA and ME cultures and others were similar to the general population.Many of these factors could be expected to influence patient’s safety, adherence, and informed decision-making. Conclusion This study demonstrated that SA and ME patients have their own problems and needs with both medicine use and service access. By uncovering particular problems experienced by these groups the study can inform healthcare professionals to support SA and ME patients in the use of their medicines.
Study on Prevalence and Economic Loss due to Hydatidosis in Slaughtered Animals in Juba South Sudan

A 3-month cross-sectional study was conducted at the Gumbo slaughter place, South Sudan to determine prevalence rate and assess economic loss due to hydatidosis. Routine pre-slaughter examinations and meat inspection of a total 4,989 animals was carried out.199 various visceral organs of slaughtered animals were infected with Hydatidosis forming a prevalence of 3.99 %. The mean prevalence showed 3.94%, 6.99% and 2.74% for cattle, sheep and goats, respectively. The relative prevalence of hydatid cysts in liver, lungs, spleen, heart and kidneys was 53.27%, 44.22%, 1.51%, 1.0% and 0.0%, respectively. Hence, liver and lungs showed the highest rate of organ condemnations. Nilotic indigenous cattle showed a prevalence of 5.74% compared to 2.0 % in the exotic Ankole cattle breed. This might be due to grazing on free range and intimate association with domestic dogs. No significant differences (P>0.05) was shown in the prevalence of hydatidosis in November (4.3%), December (4.4%) and January (3.2%). The sex-based prevalence showed higher rate in male cattle (4.11%) than in female cattle (3.65%). Similarly, male sheep and of goats showed no significant differences rate of 5.31 and 3.97% (P>0.05) compared to female sheep 4.88 and of goats 2.96 %, respectively. Age-based results showed higher prevalence rate in adult cattle 3.93 % than in young ones 2.39%. Similarly, adult sheep and of goats showed the prevalence of 5.26 % and 3.83% compared to young ones of 4.72 and 2.64%, respectively. The economic loss due to condemnation of 199 organs of cattle, sheep and goats using retail market price during the study period amounted to 6,032 South Sudanese pound (SSP) equivalent to US$ 2,035.77 (One American dollar = 2.963 SSP). Hydatidosis is highly prevalent in sheep causing economic losses in animals in South Sudan. Development of socioeconomic and cultural conditions of community based-control strategies is imperative. Key stakeholders are urged to prevent the access of dogs to fresh offal and to impose hygienic disposal of condemned organs. Further studies are needed to determine genotypic characteristics of Echinococcus granulosus local strains in livestock, assess the indirect economic loss and investigate public health implication of hydatidosis in South Sudan.
hemical composition , intake by sheep , and in situ disappearance in annulated cows of bermudagrass hayed at two moisture oncentrations and treated with a non-viable Lactobacillus-lactic acid reservative

Bermudagrass [Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. ] is commonly used for grazing and haying in the southern USA, but hay curing can be challenging due to frequent rainfall events during spring and early summer. An existing stand of ‘Greenfield’ bermudagrass was divided into 12 plots using a randomized complete block design with a 2×2 factorial treatment arrangement to evaluate the influence of a non-viable Lactobacillus-lactic acid preservative and moisture concentration at baling on chemical composition, intake by sheep, and in situ disappearance in cattle. At time of mowing, half of the plots in each block were either spray-treated (T) or not treated (U) with 81 mL/t forage dry matter (DM) of the preservative solution. Hay was then baled at target moisture concentrations of either 174 g/kg DM (L) or 267 g/kg DM (H). Maximum temperature and heating degree days were greater (P<0.05) from H compared with L during the 42-d storage period. An interaction between spray and moisture treatments tended (P<0.10) to affect recovery of DM; recoveries for LT (0.992) differed (P<0.10) from HT (0.913), but LU and HU were intermediate between the spray-treated hays, and did not differ from either (P>0.10). Post-storage nutritive value was largely influenced by moisture treatments only. Intake and digestibility, and in situ DM disappearance of these same hays were determined using 16 wether lambs (43 ± 3.7 kg initial BW), or six ruminally cannulated cows (617 ± 3.5 kg initial BW), respectively. Dry matter intake by sheep was not affected by either treatment factor (P>0.05), but DM digestibility and digestible DM intake were greater (P<0.05) from U compared with T. The in situ immediately soluble DM portion was greater from (P<0.05) L compared with H, but the reverse was true for the potentially degradable DM fraction. The lag time tended (P<0.10) to be greater from H compared with L. Treating bermudagrass with a non-viable Lactobacillus acidophilus-lactic acid spray product at time of baling may not offset the negative effects on forage quality and digestibility of baling bermudagrass hay at excessive moisture concentrations. © 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. Abbreviations: ADF, acid-detergent fiber; ADIN, acid-detergent insoluble N; CP, crude protein; DM, dry matter; HDD, heating-degree days >35 ◦C; L, low oisture (174 g/kg DM); lignin (sa), lignin; H, high moisture (267 g/kg DM); NDF, neutral detergent fiber; U, not treated with non-viable Lactobacillus-lactic cid preservative; T, treated with non-viable Lactobacillus-lactic acid preservative. ∗ Corresponding author at: AFLS B114, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA. Tel. : +1 479 575 7914; fax: +1 479 575 7294. E-mail address: dphilipp@uark.edu (D. Philipp). 377-8401/$ – see front matter © 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. oi:10.1016/j.anifeedsci. 2011.09. 018 44 A.E. Bass et al. / Animal Feed Science and Technology 171 (2012) 43– 51
Family : Pupillidae Turton , 1831 Genus : Argna Cossmann , 1889 Argna oppoliensis ( Andreae , 1902 ) Figs 2 – 5 1902

Twenty five species of Pupilloidea of 10 genera have been found in the Miocene brown coal deposits of the open-cast mine Be3chatów. Four genera: Gastrocopta, Strobilops, Nesopupa and Negulus became extinct in Europe before the first major glaciation. Another one – Planogyra – is now represented by one extant species in southern Europe only. Three malacofauna-bearing horizons: Be3-C, Be3-B and Be3-A are correlated with biozones MN 4, MN 5 and MN 9, respectively. Analysis of ecological requirements of extant pupilloid snails, particularly of the taxa extinct in Europe and found in the Be3chatów mine, combined with palaeobotanical data, provide some palaeoecological and palaeoclimatic cues. Stratigraphic significance of some pupilloid species is discussed. A new combination, Nesopupa minor (Boettger, 1870), is proposed.
Innovation and Peripherality : An Empirical Comparative Study of SMEs in Six EU Member Countries

This paper examines innovation activity rates of SMEs located in central areas and equally developed peripheral areas among six EU member states. The probability to innovate is well predicted by observable firm characteristics, particularly the firms’ size in terms of employment and the firms’ age since establishment. More central areas present, consistently, higher activity rates than their remote and peripheral counterparts. The difference in innovation activity rates between peripheral and central areas is decomposed to observable and non-observable factors. The whole innovation gap is attributed to non-observable factors constituting a mix of ‘behaviour and environment’.
Fuchs future challenges III . Regulation of bile acid synthesis : past progress and

[PDF] [Full Text] [Abstract] , October, 2005; 28 (10): 2406-2411. Dia Care Papadia and Gian Franco Adami Nicola Scopinaro, Giuseppe Maria Marinari, Giovanni Bruno Camerini, Francesco Saverio Syndrome : A long-term follow-up study Specific Effects of Biliopancreatic Diversion on the Major Components of Metabolic [PDF] [Full Text] [Abstract] , May, 2008; 49 (5): 973-984. J. Lipid Res. Xiulong Song, Rajani Kaimal, Bingfang Yan and Ruitang Deng expression Liver receptor homolog 1 transcriptionally regulates human bile salt export pump