Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Production potential of transplanted rice as influenced by pre and post emergence herbicides

A study was designed on the way to evaluate and identify the pre and post emergence herbicide combinations in transplanted rice variety ‘ASD 16’ during February-May 2020 at the Experimental Farm, Department of Agronomy, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with three replications and fourteen treatments. The treatment details includes sequential application of pre and post emergence herbicide viz., pre-emergence herbicides (butachlor, pretilachor and pyrazosulfuron ethyl) and post emergence herbicides (bispyribac sodium, metsulfuron methyl + chlorimuron ethyl, fenoxaprop-p-ethyl and triafamone + ethoxysulfuron), hand weeding twice (20 and 40 DAT) and unweeded control plot. All the weed management practices were found to be significantly influenced the weed biometrics, growth attributes, grain and straw yields of transplanted rice. The result of the study clearly showed that hand weeding twice at 20 and 40 days after transplanting (DAT) significantly registered lesser weed dry matter production, weed index, maximum weed control index (WCI), higher growth attributes viz., plant height, number of tillers hill-1, DMP, grain and straw yields.
ORGANIZATIONAL MINDFULNESS OF SCHOOL HEADS AND WORK ENGAGEMENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS

The purpose of this study is to determine which domain of organizational mindfulness of school heads significantly influences the work engagement of teachers. To do so, the study employed the non-experimental quantitative research design employing the descriptive-correlational technique, and N=134 randomly selected teachers from different elementary schools of Matanao II District in Davao del Sur, Philippines were the research participants. Weighted mean and standard deviation, Pearson r and multiple linear regression analysis are the statistical tools employed in analyzing and interpreting the data. Analysis reveals that both organizational mindfulness of school heads and work engagement of teachers were of a high level. The study was able to establish the significance of the relationship between organizational mindfulness of school heads and the work engagement of teachers. Lastly, despite both mindful behavior of school heads that best influence work engagement of teachers. Article visualizations:
Insight into Research Dilemma in Design Studios and Relationships with the Architecture Curriculum

Design studios play a significant role to train the students in architecture programs. Studios call as core modules in programs that are supposed to apply the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the students for the design’s topic, process, and project. However, the design process follows a tradition in studios based on project design than research activities. The research applied the qualitative content analysis method to analyze the design studio modules' descriptions. The finding of the research identifies that the content of the modules' descriptions does less adapt to research activities. Despite the inductive content explanations, the analysis activities are far from a comprehensive research approach due to the missing aspects in the content of the modules descriptions in the curriculum. In conclusion, research activity is an essential segment of architecture education that has been missing in the curriculum due to the time and location. However, complexity, uncertainty, and variety in the design context remind the necessity of integrating design studio with real-world studio activities through research orientation.
Proteomic analysis of MSC‐derived apoptotic vesicles identifies Fas inheritance to ameliorate haemophilia a via activating platelet functions

Abstract Apoptotic vesicles (apoVs) are apoptotic cell‐derived nanosized vesicles that play a crucial role in multiple pathophysiological settings. However, their detailed characteristics, specific surface markers, and biological properties are not fully elucidated. In this study, we compared mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)‐derived apoVs and exosomes from three different types of MSCs including human bone marrow MSCs (hBMSCs), human adipose MSCs (hASCs), and mouse bone marrow MSCs (mBMSCs). We established a unique protein map of MSC‐derived apoVs and identified the differences between apoVs and exosomes in terms of functional protein cargo and surface markers. Furthermore, we identified 13 proteins specifically enriched in apoVs compared to exosomes, which can be used as apoV‐specific biomarkers. In addition, we showed that apoVs inherited apoptotic imprints such as Fas to ameliorate haemophilia A in factor VIII knockout mice via binding to the platelets’ FasL to activate platelet functions, and therefore rescuing the blood clotting disorder. In summary, we systemically characterized MSC‐derived apoVs and identified their therapeutic role in haemophilia A treatment through a previously unknown Fas/FasL linkage mechanism.
Effects of In Vivo Intracellular ATP Modulation on Neocortical Extracellular Potassium Concentration

Neuronal and glial activity are dependent on the efflux of potassium ions into the extracellular space. Efflux of K is partly energy-dependent as the activity of pumps and channels which are involved in K transportation is ATP-dependent. In this study, we investigated the effect of decreased intracellular ATP concentration ([ATP]i) on the extracellular potassium ion concentration ([K]o). Using in vivo electrophysiological techniques, we measured neocortical [K]o and the local field potential (LFP) while [ATP]i was reduced through various pharmacological interventions. We observed that reducing [ATP]i led to raised [K]o and DC-shifts resembling spreading depolarization-like events. We proposed that most likely, the increased [K]o is mainly due to the impairment of the Na/K ATPase pump and the ATP-sensitive potassium channel in the absence of sufficient ATP, because Na/K ATPase inhibition led to increased [K]o and ATP-sensitive potassium channel impairment resulted in decreased [K]o. Therefore, an important consequence of decreased [ATP]i is an increased [K]o. The results of this study acknowledge one of the mechanisms involved in [K]o dynamics.
FOKKER–PLANCK MODELS FOR M15 WITHOUT A CENTRAL BLACK HOLE: THE ROLE OF THE MASS FUNCTION

We have developed a set of dynamically evolving Fokker–Planck models for the collapsed-core globular star cluster M15, which directly address the issue of whether a central black hole is required to fit Hubble Space Telescope (HST) observations of the stellar spatial distribution and kinematics. As in our previous work reported by Dull et al., we find that a central black hole is not needed. Using local mass-function data from HST studies, we have also inferred the global initial stellar mass function. As a consequence of extreme mass segregation, the local mass functions differ from the global mass function at every location. In addition to reproducing the observed mass functions, the models also provide good fits to the star-count and velocity-dispersion profiles, and to the millisecond pulsar accelerations. We address concerns about the large neutron star populations adopted in our previous Fokker–Planck models for M15. We find that good model fits can be obtained with as few as 1600 neutron stars; this corresponds to a retention fraction of 5% of the initial population for our best-fit initial mass function. The models contain a substantial population of massive white dwarfs, that range in mass up to 1.2M☉. The combined contribution by the massive white dwarfs and neutron stars provides the gravitational potential needed to reproduce HST measurements of the central velocity-dispersion profile.
Bacteriological Quality and Antibiogram of Bacteria Isolated from Aquatic Environments in Three Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State, Nigeria

The aim of this study was to determine the bacteriological quality and antibiogram of bacteria isolated from aquatic environments in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. A total of 736 water samples, comprising borehole (n=215), ponds (n=111), rivers (n=144), streams (n=117), and wells (n=149) respectively, were collected from three local governments areas (Abakaliki, Ebonyi, and Ikwo) of Ebonyi State over a period of eight (8) months. The collected water samples were analysed using standard microbiology techniques. Isolates were further characterized using API 20E identification system. Total bacterial count was carried out using pour plating technique while antibiotic susceptibility test was done using Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion test. A total of 308 bacterial isolates; Aeromonas hydrophila (13.9 %), Escherichia coli (15.9 %), and Vibrio cholerae (11.8 %) were obtained in this study. Water samples from Elinwovu River in Abakaliki L.G. A had the highest bacteria load (5.06 x 104 cfu/ml) while borehole water from the same study location had the lowest (1.50 x 104 cfu/ml). There was a significant difference (p < 0.05) in the bacteria load levels in sampled water sources. Bacterial isolates were highly resistant (100 % - 81.6 %) to penicillin, sulphamethoxazole, kanamycin, azithromycin, streptomycin, cephalothin, and cefuroxime but highly susceptible (100 % - 83.1 %) gentamicin, meropenem, ciprofloxacin, imipenem, and chloramphenicol. The multiple antibiotic resistance index values of isolates ranged from 0.47 to 0.50. Our findings reveal the need for treatment of all water samples to make it potable for human consumption and domestic uses. Also, the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the water samples is of serious concern as this could cause serious public health problems, especially waterborne diseases if not properly tackled.
The Role of Urinary N-acetyl-beta-glucosaminidase in Diagnosis of Kidney Diseases

N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase (NAG) is a lysosomal enzyme present in the proximal convoluted tubules of the kidneys that may be used as a marker of proximal tubular damage and nephrotoxicity. An abnormal urinary NAG excretion has been reported in different kinds of renal disorders such as acute kidney injury, urinary tract infection, vesicoureteral reflux; diabetes mellitus; nephrotic syndrome; glomerulonephritis; hypertension; perinatal asphyxia; heavy metals poisoning; drug nephrotoxicity, renal allograft rejection; and heart failure. This paper provides an overview of the diagnostic value of urinary NAG in the nephrourology field. Keywords: N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase; Acute Kidney Injury; Kidney Diseases; Pyelonephritis; Hypertension; Vesico-Ureteral Reflux.
Enrichment of Ewe’s Milk with Dietary n-3 Fatty Acids from Palm, Linseed and Algae Oils in Isoenergetic Rations

Simple Summary The aim of this research was to evaluate the effects of three lipid supplements in ovine diets on milk healthy fatty acid composition. Rations provided a source of α-linolenic acid, either protected or unprotected from ruminal biohydrogenation (linseed oil and Ca-salts of linseed oil) or long-chain n-3 fatty acids (algae oil). Algae oil supplementation generated the highest levels of n-3 fatty acids in ewe’s milk. However, dry matter intake, milk yield and fat content declined with the inclusion of algae oil in the diet. The fatty acid profiles of milk from both linseed oil supplemented rations did not significantly differ, and both were effective to diminish saturated fatty acids. Abstract Increasing the levels of n-3 fatty acids (FA) in dairy products is an important goal in terms of enhancing the nutritional value of these foods for the consumer. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the effects of linseed and algae oil supplements in ovine isoenergetic diets on healthy milk fatty acid composition, mainly n-3. Seventy-two Churra dairy ewes were divided and randomly assigned to four experimental treatments for 6 weeks. The treatments consisted of a TMR (40:60 forage:concentrate ratio) that varied according to the inclusion of different types of fat (23 g/100 g TMR): hydrogenated palm oil (control), linseed oil (LO), calcium soap of linseed oil (CaS-LO) and marine algae oil (AO). The most effective lipid supplement to increase n-3 FA in milk was AO. 22:6 n-3 and total n-3 PUFA content increased from 0.02 and 0.60% (control) to 2.63 and 3.53% (AO), respectively. All diets supplemented with n-3 FA diminished the content of saturated FA in milk and its atherogenic index, while the levels of trans-11 18:1 and cis-9 trans-11 18:2 significantly increased. Overall, the enhancement of n-3 FA in ewe’s milk would be advantageous for the manufacture of nutritionally improved cheeses.
Endogenous Neural Stem Cell Mediated Oligodendrogenesis in the Adult Mammalian Brain

Oligodendrogenesis is essential for replacing worn-out oligodendrocytes, promoting myelin plasticity, and for myelin repair following a demyelinating injury in the adult mammalian brain. Neural stem cells are an important source of oligodendrocytes in the adult brain; however, there are considerable differences in oligodendrogenesis from neural stem cells residing in different areas of the adult brain. Amongst the distinct niches containing neural stem cells, the subventricular zone lining the lateral ventricles and the subgranular zone in the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus are considered the principle areas of adult neurogenesis. In addition to these areas, radial glia-like cells, which are the precursors of neural stem cells, are found in the lining of the third ventricle, where they are called tanycytes, and in the cerebellum, where they are called Bergmann glia. In this review, we will describe the contribution and regulation of each of these niches in adult oligodendrogenesis.
Impact of Ground Freezing on Seismic Performance of Bridge Pile Foundations Subject to Liquefaction-Induced Lateral Spread

Lessons were learned from two major earthquakes in Alaska: the freezing of ground crust had a great influence on bridge pile foundation behavior during lateral spread. Based on a typical bridge from the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities bridge inventory, supported on commonly used pile foundations that penetrate a liquefiable sand layer, finite element (FE) modeling was used to study seismic performance of bridge foundations subject to liquefaction-induced lateral spread in two scenarios: the frozen case, in which a frozen ground crust represented typical winter conditions, and the unfrozen case, in which an unfrozen ground crust represented summer conditions. Soil reactions and pile responses were analyzed with solid–fluid coupled FE modeling. Results for both cases illustrate the key characteristics of pile performance. In addition, the effectiveness of the p-y approach for predicting the pile response under such a complex loading combination was confirmed by a comparison of the results from LPILE with those from coupled FE modeling, and this approach is recommended for practice. Guidelines are proposed for design practitioners to assess the freezing ground impact on pile foundations with the p-y approach.
Dominant drivers of business students

Abstract Taibi Kahler wrote in 1974 a theory about five main drivers that could explain people’s motivation and a series of positive and negative behavior patterns: Be Strong, Be Perfect, Hurry Up, Try Hard and Please People. Of course, we consider there is no absolute positive or negative behavior, since (1) everything needs to be analyzed by taking into account the context and (2) any behavior pattern can mean a series of advantages as long as people understand their own values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviors. It would be interesting to link Kahler’s drivers to the educational process, in order to be able to adapt our courses and our teaching styles to students’ requirements and also to the requirements in the labor market. Our paper is built on literature review and a questionnaire applied to a sample of 607 students in Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania. Information was processed with Microsoft Excel 2013, in order to look at the main working styles our students have, at the main explanations for the differences between them and in order to test a series of hypotheses. We were interested to look at the main traits of the current generation of students in our university: dominant drivers, roles of managers and specialists, the attractiveness of the entrepreneurial career path, etc. and at a series of patterns (i.e. gender-related differences). We consider results of this study are useful both for teaching and research purposes. In terms of teaching, we plan to adapt our educational methods in order to improve the educational process.
Rediscovery of Macroplea japana (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Donaciinae), an aquatic leaf beetle once thought to be extinct in Japan

Macroplea japana (Jacoby, 1885) has not been collected in Japan since the 1960s and was thought to be locally extinct. Recently, we collected this species from submerged aquatic plants growing in the nearshore zone of Lake Biwa, Shiga Prefecture, where it had previously been recorded from the stomach contents of pochards in the 1950s. We conducted a molecular phylogenetic analysis to identify the phylogenetic position of the Japanese M. japana within the tribe Haemonini of the Holarctic region, which consists of Macroplea in Eurasia and Neohaemonia in North America. We found that M. japana specimens from Japan and China were genetically close to each other and distantly related to all other known Macroplea species from Asia and Europe, indicating the species identity of the Japanese and Chinese populations and the distinct species status of M. japana.
Differential relationships between mathematics self-efficacy and national test performance according to perceived task difficulty

ABSTRACT We explore the effect of students’ perceived task difficulty on the mathematics self-efficacy – performance relationship. Specifically, we expand on previous reciprocal effects studies through including students’ self-efficacy for different levels of task difficulty in an empirical investigation. We examined students’ self-efficacy for easy, medium difficulty, and hard tasks and performance on a national mathematics test in a longitudinal study of 95 Norwegian students from grade 8 to grade 9. We found differential relationships between self-efficacy for different levels of task difficulty and national test performance. In support of the ‘skill development’ model, grade 8 national test performance predicted grade 9 self-efficacy for medium and hard, but not easy, tasks. While mastery experiences are likely to arise more easily on easier tasks, such experiences are likely to matter more on harder tasks. Our findings highlight the importance of supporting students’ engagement with challenging tasks to strengthen both their performance and self-efficacy.
The impact of Mental Health of Older People (MHOP) Training Module for Community Health Workers: A preliminary study

Introduction: This study aimed to determine if the mental health of older people (MHOP) training module is effective in improving knowledge among community health workers. Materials and Methods: One-group of pretest-posttest design was employed among 36 community health workers. The training was conducted in an elderly activity center in Malaysia. A set of questionnaires was used for data collection that consisted of two parts: a sociodemographic background and knowledge level. A statistical software (IBM SPSS Statistics version 23.0) was used for the data analysis. Results: The within-group analysis revealed that there was a significant mean difference between the pre-test and post-test (p=0.00). Conclusion: The MHOP training module could be an effective way to improve the knowledge level in mental health of older people among community health workers in Malaysia. The training has the potential for engaging community health workers in a delivery task related to mental health care.
Knowledge, Attitude and Awareness of Basic Life Support Among Health Sciences University Students

Objective: Basic life support (BLS) refers to the skills that require no or few equipment to save cardiac or respiratory arrest patients and it is a skill that required by all healthcare providers including medical-based students in order to save the life-threatening victims. This study determined the level of knowledge, attitude and awareness of BLS among students at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Kuantan campus. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study with convenience sampling study was conducted among 167 students at IIUM Kuantan Campus, from November to December 2020. Data were gathered by using Google Forms which available in English Language and distributed to year 3, 4 and 5 students. The questionnaire was adapted from three sets questionnaires, which two sets questionnaires were from American Heart Association in 2015, and another set questionnaire from European Resuscitation Council (ERC) 2010 Resuscitation Guidelines. Results: The majority of the respondents have high awareness and positive attitude towards BLS but having below average score for knowledge on BLS. There is a significantly association between courses and previous exposure of BLS training with BLS knowledge (p<0.05). Age, courses and previous exposure of BLS training are significantly associated with awareness level of BLS (p<0.05). A significant association also observed between previous exposure of BLS training with positive attitude towards BLS training (p<0.05). Conclusion: Health sciences university students was concluded to having positive attitude and high awareness towards BLS training despite having below average level of BLS knowledge score. Therefore, the university may provide more BLS educational programs and even practical to the students to promote their knowledge and improve their skills on BLS.
Temporal analysis of goals scored in European football leagues

Actually, the investigations on the football are more directly directed to the analysis of offensive processes. Among the many technical and tactical aspects of player behaviour, goals are the most studied. The aim of this study is to analyze the incidence of goals in the matches of the 10 major European football leagues. The playing time was divided in periods of 15 minutes, seeking to obtain results regarding the distribution of the incidence of goals over the total time of match. In total, were analyzed 8.270 goals in 3.100 matches. The data regarding the number of goals and the moment they were scored were obtained through the Soccer stats website. According to the results, we can see that the highest number of goals, 1.892 (22.88%), was scored in the last period of the matches, from 76th to 90th minute. The frequency of goals scored during a match is usually depends on time. I.e., as time goes by and the game is approaching its end, the more likely it is to score goals. This fact can be explained, mainly, by the physical fatigue of the athletes, and it is also associated to the psychological wear.