Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Disparities in food insecurity between sexual minority and heterosexual adults – a higher burden on bisexual individuals

Background Sexual minorities—individuals who identify as gay/lesbian, bisexual, or other non-heterosexual individuals—experience higher rates of food insecurity (FI) compared to heterosexual individuals. During the COVID-19 pandemic, discrimination and structural racism, which are known risk factors for food insecurity, were perpetuated against sexual and racial/ethnic minorities. However, to our knowledge, a nationally representative analysis of the impact of the pandemic on food insecurity by sexual minority status and based on race/ethnicity is missing. We aimed to determine the degree of association between FI and sexual minority adults overall, before (2019) and during (2020–2021) the pandemic, and stratified by race/ethnicity. Methods We used nationally representative data from the 2019–2021 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). We specified multivariable logistic regression models to determine the association between FI and identifying as a sexual minority adult (≥18 years old), including gay/lesbian, bisexual, and other non-heterosexual individuals. Results Overall, we only observed FI disparities between bisexuals and heterosexuals (aOR 1.61 [95% CI 1.31–1.99]). Stratified by year, this association was significant only during the pandemic. Stratified by race/ethnicity, non-Hispanic white and non-Hispanic black individuals identifying as bisexual also experienced a significantly higher FI rate than their heterosexual counterparts. Conclusion Our results may be a manifestation of the disproportionate impact of discrimination on bisexual individuals’ FI experiences. With the growing number of legislative bills targeting the rights of sexual minorities, we expect to see a higher burden of FI among bisexuals, particularly, bisexual people of color. Future intersectional research regarding FI among bisexual and racial/ethnic minority individuals would further elucidate how membership in multiple minority groups may contribute to a higher risk of FI.
Response of Soursop (Annona muricata L.) to Clonal Multiplication through Budding and Rootstock Compatibility

A research trial was carried out at the College of Horticulture, Mysuru, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India during January–June 2021 to study the effect of different environmental conditions and rootstocks on success and survival of soursop budlings. There were 6 treatment combinations consisting of different rootstocks of Annona sp. (Annona muricata and Annona squamosa) along with growing conditions (polyhouse, 50% shade net and open condition) were replicated thrice in factorial completely randomized design. The results of the study indicated that soursop scion budded on its own rootstock (A. muricata) and placed under polyhouse condition had significantly affected on days taken to bud sprout (34.96 days), success (91.60%), survival percentage (85.30%) and growth parameters like number of leaves (3.81, 6.56 and 13.67), length of sprouted shoot (3.58 cm, 8.19 cm and 15.42 cm), girth of sprouted shoot (1.35 mm, 1.86 mm and 2.08 mm), number of nodes (3.52 , 6.11 and 11.67) and length of internode (1.20 cm, 1.47 cm and 1.73 cm) at 60, 90 and 120 days after budding whereas A. muricata scion budded on A. squamosa rootstock kept under open condition recorded more number of days for sprouting (37.86), least success (37.86%), survival percentage (85%) and growth parameters like number of leaves (2.33, 4.44 and 11.11), shoot length (2.78 cm, 5.51 cm and 11.13 cm), diameter of shoot (0.70 mm, 1.01 mm and 1.24 mm), number of nodes (2.11, 4.33 and 10.22) and node length (0.84 cm, 1.01 cm and 1.42 cm).
Background Calibration of Time-Interleaved ADCs with Polyphase Filters

This paper presents the utilization of polyphase finite impulse response (FIR) filters for timing skew mismatch calibration in time-interleaved ADCs (TI-ADCs). Comparison of the output cross-correlation of the sub-ADCs are used to establish the timing skew mismatch estimation. Time shifts generation is the main requirement in this concept. A polyphase FIR filter is chosen to generate the required time shifts. This polyphase implementation can better deal with the operating speed requirement than conventional filter banks. The proposed approach evaluates the output cross-correlation function of the sub-ADCs from which we drive timing skews in all the sub-ADCs. This technique also benefits from eliminating the need for any extra reference sub-ADC(s) for timing-mismatch calibration. The proposed calibration scheme was implemented and simulated with MATLAB/Simulink. With the proposed technique, the signal-to-noise-and-distortion ratio (SNDR) of a specific test was enhanced from 24.2 dB to more than 58 dB in a 10-bit TI-ADC.
Assessment of Genetic Diversity in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) for Yield and its Components

A field experiment was conducted to assess the diversity among sesame genotypes for yield and yield component traits during late kharif, 2017 (August-November) at Seed Research and Technology Centre, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana State, India. Genetic diversity among the genotypes were estimated based on the data recorded for eight yield and yield attributing characters in 51 genotypes using Mahalanobis’s D2 statistics. The percent contribution of characters towards divergence showed that the character days to 50% flowering contributed maximum followed by seed yield plant-1, capsule length and number of seeds capsule-1. Selection of parents based on these traits would be useful to achieve a wide range of genetic variability in crop improvement programmes. The 51 genotypes were grouped into ten clusters and out of them, cluster I was the largest comprising of eighteen genotypes followed by cluster III with fifteen genotypes, cluster IV with seven genotypes, cluster II with five genotypes. The clusters viz., V, VI, VII, VIII, IX and X represented by single genotype indicating high degree of diversity among the genotypes. The maximum inter cluster distance was observed between cluster IX and cluster X (219.39) followed by cluster VII and cluster VIII (190.41). Among the ten clusters, the cluster X had highest mean value for capsule length, number of capsules plant-1, number of seeds capsule-1 and seed yield plant-1. The genotypes from these divergent clusters with favourable mean values for different traits could be used as parents in hybridization programme to get superior transgressive segregants.
Rethinking State Capitalism: A Cross-Disciplinary Perspective on the State’s Role in the Economy

We review the multidisciplinary literature on state capitalism and the ﬁrm to advance the theoretical foundations of the role of the government as an owner of ﬁrms. We explain state capitalism, how it has been theorized, how types of states aﬀect choices within and between organizations, and the implications of government involvement on ﬁrm corporate governance structures and processes. Drawing on political economy, ﬁnance
Géodynamique d'un hydrosystème tropical peu anthropisé : le bassin supérieur du Niger et son delta inférieur

Ce travail s'inscrit dans le cadre des problematiques liees a l'etude des grands fleuves du globe, et notamment a celle des fleuves tropicaux unimodaux. En se basant sur un suivi des flux hydriques, particulaire et dissous transportes par le fleuve Niger au Mali de 1991 a 1998, cette etude a permis de differencier les processus mis en jeu sur les deux zones du bassin versant etudie, le bassin amont du fleuve Niger et son delta interieur, vaste plaine d'inondation. L'etude des apports hydriques du bassin amont a ainsi montre que la periode d'etude etait contrastee, representative des fluctuations hydrologiques de ces 25 dernieres annees deficitaires. L'etude des flux de matieres en suspension exportes vers le delta interieur du Niger a permis de mettre en evidence la variabilite temporelle et spatiale des concentrations en MES et de proposer une modelisation simple des processus mis en jeu. L'etude de la chimie des eaux du Niger amont (elements majeurs et traces) a montre que les cours d'eau etudies sont tres peu mineralises et que la charge solide est essentiellement inorganique. A l'echelle globale, la faiblesse de la lame ecoulee, la lithologie (roches silicatees) et la faiblesse du relief sont les principaux facteurs expliquant les faibles taux de transport particulaire et dissous observes. L'essentiel des resultats ont confirme la faiblesse actuelle de la pollution chimique de ce grand fleuve africain au Mali. L'etude des bilans hydriques, particulaires et dissous entre les entrees et les sorties du delta interieur du Niger ont confirme le role important que joue cette zone sur le bilan hydrique (les pertes en eaux representent de 30 a 45% des entrees) et dans la capture de quantites de matieres particulaires et dissoutes importantes, qui sont ainsi soustraites aux apports aux oceans, tout du moins de maniere temporaire. Les pertes de matieres particulaires s'elevent de 26 a 54 % des entrees, celles de matieres dissoutes a environ 30% des entrees. L'ensemble de ces pertes est lie plus ou moins directement a l'extension spatio-temporelle de l'inondation (evapotranspiration, depots). Celle-ci regle l'intensite de nombreux processus complexes qui se produisent dans le delta. Ce travail a egalement confirme les fonctionnements hydrochimiques tres differents entre sa partie amont, proprement deltaique, et sa partie aval, caracterisee par des zones inondees plus reduites et une morphologie differente. Ces differences de fonctionnement sont exacerbees pour les crue de forte hydraulicite.
The Development of Picture Story Book to Improve the Science Literacy Skills of Grade 4 Elementary School Student

Scientific literacy can be interpreted as a person's ability to study science and then implement it in everyday life so that he is able to act wisely as a person or as a social being. This study aims to produce a picture story book learning tool that is valid, practical, and effective to improve the science literacy skills of 4th grade elementary school students. The research method used is R&D with a static-group pretest-posttest design. The sample is grade 4 students with 30 students as the control and 30 students as the experimental class. The data were collected by using validation, observation, questionnaire, and test sheets. The results showed that the scientific literacy test results had increased. The mean pretest score for the control class was 55.1 and posttest score for the control class was 67.4. The average pretest score for the experimental class was 59.07 and posttest score for the experimental class was 86.8. The N-Gain mean for the control class was 0.27 and 0.70 for the experimental class in the medium category. It can be concluded that the picture story book and supporting tools are valid, practical, effective, and can be used to train the scientific literacy skills.
Spatial Analysis of Environmental Factors Related to Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Cases in Banyuwangi Regency, 2020-2022

Introduction: Based on the Banyuwangi Regency Health Office, the DHF incidence rate in Banyuwangi Regency in 2022 has experienced a significant increase of 30.14 per 100,000 inhabitants, previously 5.70. DHF can be affected by environmental factors such as mosquito larvae, rainfall, and house conditions. DHF control efforts can be carried out by mapping dengue vulnerability to formulate an appropriate policy. Conversely, the spatial analysis of DHF cases in Banyuwangi is rarely found. This study aims to analyze spatial factors at DHF IR and the relationship between an environmental factor and DHF IR in Banyuwangi Regency. Methods: This study used an ecological study approach. The data used was secondary data from 2020–2022. Data were obtained from Banyuwangi Regency Health Office and Banyuwangi Regency Central Statistic Agency. Moran's I and LISA determined the spatial autocorrelation. Spatial regression was also used in this study. Results and Discussion: DHF IR Banyuwangi Regency had spatial autocorrelation (p-value=0.0010) with clustered patterns (I=0.4789). The pattern of clustering dengue cases in an area could occur because of a relationship with previous dengue cases. Spatial autocorrelation was not found between DHF IR with LFI (p-value=0.4560), rainfall (p-value=0.0610), CBTS villages (p-value=0.1870), and healthy houses (p=value=0.3680). The independent variable in this study did not have a significant relationship with DHF IR. Conclusion: The average DHF IR in Banyuwangi Regency in 2020–2022 had a grouping pattern related to district proximity. LFI, rainfall, CBTS villages, and healthy houses had no significant relationship with DHF IR.
ANALYSIS THE EFFECT OF OER, NIM, NPL, CAR, AND LDR TOWARD ROA AT PT REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS IN INDONESIA FOR THE PERIOD 2016-2021

The purpose of this research is to identify and analyze the effect of OER, NIM, NPL, CAR, and LDR toward ROA at PT Regional Development Banks in Indonesia for the period 2016-2021. The population in this research is PT Regional Development Bank in Indonesia. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling technique and gained 25 Banks. Secondary data is sourced from Financial Reports published by every Regional Development Bank in Indonesia during the 2016-2021 period and the official website of the Financial Services Authority. Method of data analysis in this research is multiple linear regression analysis. The analysis technique uses the F test, t test, and the determination coefficient test (R2). The results of this research indicate that OER, NIM, NPL, CAR, and LDR simultaneously have a significant effect on ROA. Based on the results of the t test, it can be concluded that OER and NPL have a significant effect and have a negative coefficient direction on ROA, NIM and LDR have a significant effect and have a positive coefficient direction on ROA. Meanwhile, CAR has no significant effect and has a negative coefficient on ROA. The results of multiple linear regression analysis obtained the Adjusted R2 value of 0.945, this indicates that the independent variable contributes 94.5% influence on the dependent variable while the remaining 5.5% is influenced by other variables not examined in this research.
UPLIFT CAPACITY OF SMALL-DIAMETER DRILLED SHAFTS FROM IN SITU TESTS. DISCUSSION

A discussion of a paper with the aforementioned title by Lutenegger and Miller, published in this journal (Volume 120, Number 8, August 1994), is presented. The discussion focuses on the use of effective stress analysis to determine uplift pier capacity. Day suggests the use of a short-term (undrained) analysis because the uplift on piers is a quick loading, due to wind or seismic forces. No closure is offered by the authors.
EFFECT OF CAFFEINE ON SELECTED REPRESENTATIVES OF PHOTOTROPHIC MICROORGANISMS

Aquatic ecosystems are becoming increasingly affected by micropollutants. The survival of microbial communities and entire aquatic ecosystems depends directly on their ability to adapt to this type of pollution. One of the most common micropollutants found in water bodies, especially in the vicinity of large cities, is caffeine. This stimulant directly affects living organisms and can cause changes in the species composition of microbial communities. However, the best way to decontaminate caffeine from the environment may be through the use of microorganisms. Therefore, in this study, the effect of caffeine on selected species of cyanobacteria and algae was investigated. The following strains of cyanobacteria: Geitlerinema cf. acuminatum (CCALA 141), Chlorogloeopsis fritschii (CCALA 039), Chlorogloeopsis fritschii (CCALA 1005), and Synechococcus granulates (CCALA 187) and a eukaryotic photosynthetic flagellate Euglena gracilis (strain Z) were selected. Probit analysis determined the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of caffeine for each studied species. Also, the inhibitory effect of caffeine on each tested strain was monitored in vivo. Next, the strains were microscopically observed, and the potential change in their morphology under the caffeine treatment was recorded. The reproduction rate of all species in the study were moderately inhibited by caffeine, but during the cultivation, they were able to grow in comparison with the control sets. The most sensitive species was Geitlerinema cf. acuminatum (CCALA 141). The study also showed a significant effect of caffeine on morphology changes in the strains under investigation. Caffeine at low concentrations also showed a stimulating effect on the growth of the studied species. This may lead to their improved competence potential within microbial communities in the aquatic biotopes.
Different methods of nutritional interventions for weight loss: randomized controlled clinical trial

Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of intermittent fasting, low carb and hypocaloric diets on weight control, lean and lipid mass and lipid and glycemic profiles in obese volunteers. Methods: This is a randomized clinical trial in which the sample consisted of a 30 individuals group, of both sexes, aged between 18 and 40 years with Body Mass Index (BMI) > 25 kg/m² and with similar organic conditions in which they were divided into 3 groups and submitted to the above mentioned diets for 30 days. Results: The results revealed by anthropometry, bioimpedance and laboratory tests show that when the values ​​in the groups are compared separately, we have significant variables. Conclusion: Thus, the hypocaloric diet showed better results, mainly in weight and BMI (body mass index), which helps to control possible patient comorbidities. And in relation to laboratory tests, the Low carb diet and intermittent fasting had good results with reduced levels of blood glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, High-density lipoprotein (HDL), Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and Very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL).
Influence of fertilizers' types and stocking density on water quality and growth performance of Nile tilapia-African catfish in polyculture system.

The effects of fertilizer types and stocking density were investigated on water quality parameters that expected to affect growth performance of the polyculture of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), African catfish (Claris gariepinus) and silver carp (hypophthalmichthys molitrix). The stocking ratios of the three species were 85% tilapia: 15% catfish along with 300 specimens silver carp in each hectare, fish were stocked at two stocking densities of 3 or 5 fish/m 2 with the same stocking ratios. The experiment was conducted in sixteen 400 m earthen ponds from 22/4/07 to 29/10/07. Ponds were fertilized with organic fertilizers (chicken letter) or chemical fertilizer (mono superphosphate with urea) for the first 60 days with the rate of 0.5 mg P/L and 2.0 mg N/L. Four treatments were randomly applied with four replicates each as follows: 3fish/m with chemical fertilizers (3-chem), 3fish/m with organic fertilizer (3-org), 5fish/m with chemical fertilizer (5-chem) and 5fish/m with organic fertilizer (5-org). Commercial floating fish feed (25% crude protein) was used for all treatments to 100% satiation levels starting from day 61 till the end of the experiment. Dissolved oxygen, water temperature and Secchi disk visibility were measured 3 times a week at 700 h. and other water quality parameters were measured once a week. Results of twoway ANOVA indicated that most of water quality parameters were influenced by fertilization type while stocking density had a little effect. Factor analysis demonstrated that, three factors (phytoplankton abundance Vs. decomposition, chemical transformation and photosynthesis) were responsible for more than 60 % of the total variability. All water quality parameters were in the proper range of the growth of all fish species used in this experiment. Both high stocking density treatments (5-chem and 5-org) had the lowest tilapia survival with the highest catfish production. 5-org treatment had the highest values of total production, net production and total daily gain, (8.62 ton/ha, 8.59 ton/ha, 44.89 kg/ha/day), and also feed consumed and FCR, (13.35 ton/ha and 1.65 respectively). The best FCR (i.e. the lowest) was achieved by 3-chem treatment (1.21). From the present results it could be concluded that water quality and consequently fish production can be optimized with the stocking density of 3fish/m with fertilization rate of 0.5 mg P/L and 2.0 mg N/L, regardless of the type of fertilizer whether it is organic or chemical along with fish feed containing 25% protein. INFLUENCE OF FERTILIZERS’ TYPES AND STOCKING DENSITY ON WATER QUALITY AND GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF NILE TILAPIAAFRICAN CATFISH I N POLYCULTURE SYSTEM 158
Effect of dietary supplementation with fish oil on systolic blood pressure in mild essential hypertension.

pressures related to situation and the influence of other drug users. In the outpatient group the most risky times appeared to be at the beginning and end of the withdrawal schedule. Six subjects (21% ofthis group) failed in the first 14 days of the eight week programme, and 9 (31%) failed in the last week. Ofthe six inpatients who failed, two did so on the first day and the four others in the last six days. The outpatient sample was more likely to remain in contact with the hospital's drug dependence services (x2=9 19, p<OO5); 16 out of 29 (55%)received further counselling or treatment from the clinic after their attempt at withdrawal whereas 22 out of 37 (71%) of the inpatients lost contact with the clinic. A further analysis of the data for all subjects showed that those addicts who had been successfully withdrawn from drugs were less likely to remain in immediate contact with the clinic and took longer to re-establish contact (t=2-38, p<O05).
The estimate of the required amount of water on the growth of �ve species of Paulownia at the �rst year of cultivation in a Central Europe

Needed precipitation or supplied water is not known for mostly hybrids. Therefore, we chose one species Paulownia tomentosa and four hybrids - P. bellissia®, P. Clon in vitro 112®, P. Shan Tong and P. Hybrid 9502. We found out how three types of watering affect their height and thickness increment, amount of leaf biomass and leaf area and if the reaction of plants of these species/hybrids to the amount of water is different. We planted 30 plants of each species/hybrids into plant pots under a shelter. At the end of the growing season, we measured the total heights of the plants, the lengths of the current-year shoots, the stem thicknesses of the current-year shoots, and the distances of the ends of the leaves furthest from the stem in the directions of all four cardinal points. We determined leaves area and their weighed (calculated the projection area of the crown and the leaf area index). Our results showed that, generally, the mean precipitation 50 mm per month in vegetation season seems to be insu�cient for optimal growth of Paulownia plants in the �rst years after planting. Depending on the species, Paulownia Shan Tong seems to grow better under 100 mm per month in vegetation season; Paulownia tomentosa seems to grow better under 150 mm (and more) per month in vegetation season; and the plants of Paulownia Hybrid 9502, P. bellissia® and P. Clon in vitro 112® did not achieve optimal growth (values), no matter which type of watering we used.