Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Stock characterization of Greater Lizardfish, Saurida tumbil (Bloch, 1795) along the west coast of India using morphological and molecular markers

ABSTRACT The Greater Lizardfish, Saurida tumbil, forms a significant fishery in the demersal trawls along the west coast of India. But, the information regarding the stock structure of this species is scarce. In the present study, the morphology of fish, otolith shape, meristic traits and mt-DNA D-loop region were used to delineate the stocks collected from the west coast of India. Samples were collected between October to November 2018 from three major fish landing centres namely Mumbai, Mormugao and Kochi. Truss network analysis and otolith shape indices revealed the morphological divergence for body and otolith shape among the sampling regions. However, meristic traits and D-loop sequences of mitochondrial DNA could not show variation among the stocks, suggesting the existence of a single panmictic population of S. tumbil. The results of the present study are useful to formulate the stock-specific management measures for S. tumbil along the west coast of India.
The Views of Pre-Service Elementary Teachers About Online and Traditional Peer Assessment

The goal of this study is to compare traditional peer evaluation and online peer evaluation in order to identify which method is more effective in evaluating peers. Qualitative research method was used in this study to understand pre-service teachers’ opinions on different peer evaluation techniques. The study was carried out in a state university in Turkey. The sample consisted of 58 second year pre-service teachers majoring in primary school teacher program who enrolled in “Instructional Technologies and Material Development” course. Pre-service teachers were divided into 11 groups, with five or six students in each group. Participation was voluntary and the students in each group actively participated in the traditional and online peer assessment activities. The analyses of the data were done via content analysis, by creating categories and then themes. The themes that emerged as a result of the analysis of the data collected within the study were (1) objectivity, (2) evaluation criteria, (3) interaction, and (4) attributes of the online evaluation platform. The study concluded that a combination of peer and instructor evaluation and even self-assessment can give a better validity and objectivity of assessment.
The effect of exercise intensity and use of an electrolyte supplement on plasma electrolyte concentrations in the Standardbred horse

Abstract: Eleven Standardbred horses were tested to assess plasma electrolyte fluctuations during different intensities of exercise (at rest, immediately following 20 min of jogging, and immediately following a 2 min race), with and without an orally administered electrolyte supplement 2 h prior to sample collection. Exercise treatments were repeated after horses were given an oral dosage of an electrolyte supplement 2 h prior to sample collection. Data were analyzed using a repeated incomplete 6 × 6 Latin-square design with a 3 × 2 factorial arrangement of treatments (exercise × supplement). Jogging horses had an elevated heart rate as compared with resting horses and plasma potassium concentrations that were higher than those of the other two treatments (P < 0.05). Racing horses had the highest heart rate of the three treatments and plasma sodium concentrations that were higher than those of resting and jogging horses (P < 0.05). Provision of an electrolyte supplement significantly increased heart rate, as well as blood potassium and sodium concentrations. Further studies on the dietary electrolyte supplementation would benefit from investigating additional performance and recovery parameters, with focus on the hydration status of the horse before, during, and after exercises.
Magnetospheric Multiscale Observations of the Source Region of Energetic Electron Microinjections Along the Duskside, High‐Latitude Magnetopause Boundary Layer

The present paper demonstrates the first observations by the Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission of the counter‐streaming energetic electrons and trapped energetic protons, localized in the magnetic field depressions between the mirror mode peaks, in the Earth's dusk sector high‐latitude magnetosphere. This region is characterized by high plasma beta, strong ion temperature anisotropy, and intermediate plasma density between magnetospheric and magnetosheath plasma. We show that these plasma conditions are unstable for the drift mirror instability. The counter‐streaming electron feature resembles those of the previously reported energetic electron microinjections, but without the energy‐time dispersion signature. This suggests that MMS is passing through one of the potential microinjection source regions. The energetic ion data in the present study is mainly used to estimate the scale size of the mirror mode structures.
Influence of Different Levels of Sulphur and Potassium and their Interactions on Different Quality and Storage Parameters of Potato

Quality and storage attributes are major concern for potato cultivators as well as processors. Therefore an investigation was carried out to study influence of different levels of sulphur and potassium on different quality and storage parameters of potato. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications of two factors with four levels of each factor. The two factors were S (sulphur) and K (potassium) with four levels as, S0 (control or no sulphur), S1 (20 kg S ha-1), S2 (40 kg S ha-1) and S3 (60 kg S ha-1) where as potassium levels were, K0 (control or no potassium), K1 (100 kg K ha-1), K2 (125 kg K ha-1) and K3 (150 kg K ha-1). Maximum value (1.48 g cc-1) for specific gravity, Soluble solid content (6.31 0Brix), vitamin C (16.58 mg 100 g-1), crude protein content(1.93%) and Dry matter content (23.09%) in tubers were recorded with S3 (60 kg ha-1) , besides significantly lower values of physiological weight loss (17.50%), sprouting (16.93%) and rotting (15.04%) were also recorded with S3 (60 kg ha-1) level followed by S2 (40 kg S ha-1). Significantly maximum values of quality traits like specific gravity (1.79 g cc-1), Soluble solid content (6.92 0Brix), vitamin C (21.62 mg 100 g-1), crude protein content (2.35%), Dry matter content (25.49%) in tubers were recorded with K3 (150 kg K ha-1), further significantly lower values of physiological weight loss (13.89%), sprouting (11.47 %) and rotting loss (9.92%) were recorded with S3 (150 kg K ha-1). Conjugation of 150 kg K ha-1 K+ 60 kg S ha-1 recorded maximum values of quality traits specific gravity (1.80), soluble solid content (7.63 0Brix), vitamin C (22.10 mg 100 g-1), crude protein content (2.49%) and dry matter content (25.92%), however S content of 0.367% was recorded with K3S3(150 kg K + 60 kg S ha-1), besides significantly lower values of physiological weight loss (13.47%), sprouting (10.44%) and rotting loss (5.43%) followed by S3K3 treatment.
Fully distributed bipartite time‐varying formation control for uncertain linear multi‐agent systems under event‐triggered mechanism

This paper addresses the distributed bipartite time‐varying formation control for uncertain linear multi‐agent systems under limited communication resources. First, the distributed static bipartite control protocol with sampled data is proposed to address the time‐varying formation issue. It is noteworthy that in both controller updating and triggering condition monitoring, the communication is only occurred at sampling instants, which saves communication resources and reduces communication burden effectively. Moreover, the nonlinear term in static controller is used to suppress the effect of system uncertainty. Then the fully distributed adaptive bipartite event‐triggered control protocol is put forward such that the time‐varying formation control can be achieved. Different from the existing results on formation control, the proposed adaptive controller has the following four highlights: (1) it is fully distributed since the global information of network topology and the upper bound of uncertainty are not required; (2) the communication between neighbor agents is conducted at intermittent triggering instants, not real‐time, which reduces the communication bandwidth significantly; (3) the communication between neighbors can not only be cooperative, but also be antagonistic, which is more realistic; and (4) the effect of system uncertainty can be suppressed. Furthermore, it is proven that there is no Zeno behavior in both triggering mechanisms. Finally, some numerical examples are presented to demonstrate the feasibility of the main theoretical findings.
Reproductive morphology and redescriptions of some Neanthes Kinberg, 1865 (Annelida: Nereididae) species from the southeastern Asian seas, with comparative synoptic tables of accepted species

Abstract Neanthes Kinberg, 1865 is a speciose nereidid genus with some species exhibiting epitoky during the timing of reproduction. The epitokal morphology of males and females has long been agreed to be diagnostic to distinguish species. In the present study, we provide redescriptions of the type material and reassess the current taxonomic status of four Neanthes species originally described based on the reproductive forms of specimens collected from Southeast Asia: Neanthes augeneri (Gravier & Dantan, 1934), N. gisserana (Horst, 1924), N. trifasciata (Grube, 1878) and N. trifasciata vandersandei (Horst, 1924). The non-metamorphosed and epitokous diagnostic features, including new characters found in this study, were used to redescribe and distinguish these species from other congeners. The four species are here recognised in Neanthes, whereby N. vandersandei is elevated to species level. Neanthes gisserana is considered as distinct from its previous senior synonym N. rubicunda (Ehlers, 1868). Morphology of both N. trifasciata and N. vandersandei, originally described based on mixed species, is restricted. Additionally, some remarks on the status of N. thysanota (Ehlers, 1908) are given. Distributional and reproductive data of the reviewed species are provided. An updated checklist of 80 valid species in Neanthes and synoptic tables of diagnostic features including the atokous and epitokous morphology are also presented.
Are numbers deceptive? Is death auditing a solution for death analysis, among the COVID-19 deceased?: A study from a dedicated COVID-19 hospital in Faridabad, Haryana

Background: COVID-19 pandemic has havocked the entire world and India has not been spared. The focus is not only on the containment but on the reduction in mortality also. The objective of the study was to know the trend of COVID-19 deaths in a 510-bedded dedicated COVID-19 hospital and to determine the cause of death and various factors associated with these deaths. Method: A descriptive study was conducted in a COVID-dedicated hospital setting to analyze deaths occurring during April--July, 2020 using a standard death audit proforma. Results: A total number of 95 COVID-19 patients died in ICU. The mortality rate among ICU patients varied from 24.6% to 52.9%. Most of the cases were referred from other hospitals. About 64% of the deceased was admitted in severe condition and 34% of cases were referred on ventilator support. The week-wise trend revealed a positive association between the number of deaths and the number of referred cases as well as the number of patients received on ventilator support and in severe condition. About one-third of cases were late in seeking treatment at health centers with the same weekly trend. Being unaware of the condition (1%) and the stigma associated with the disease (32%) were the reasons behind it. Common direct causes of death were pneumonia (73%), pneumonia complicated with sepsis (16%), and acute respiratory disease syndrome (ARDS) (7%). Conclusion: High case fatality rate in the ICU of a referral COVID-dedicated hospital is mainly because of the admission of patients in severe conditions.
A Method for Silicon Analysis in Citrus and Horticulture Leaf Tissue

ABSTRACT Silicon (Si) is classified as a beneficial element in higher plants. Although there is an abundance of literature on Si extraction and analysis in graminaceous crops such as rice and sugarcane, there is limited information on the validation of these methods for most dicotyledonous horticultural crops. These methods include gravimetric extraction, which requires a larger sample size the smaller the Si content in the test plant. A autoclave inductive digestion is considered effective by some and criticized by others due to the use of a strong oxidant and its sensitivity to the level of Si in the plant material. Microwave digestion method occurs in a closed system, which avoids contamination, is quick and results in a high recovery rate due to its high extraction temperature. The aim of this experiment was to validate Si measurement following microwave digestion using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) and molybdenum blue colorimetry. The recovery of Si additions as SiO2 was 82%-96% by ICP-OES and 85–94% by colorimetry. The recoveries did not differ between measurement methods (P > .05) but the ICP-OES results were more consistent. The limit of detection for Si determination by means of ICP-OES and that for the spectrophotometry method were 48 µg L−1 and 200 µg L− 1, respectively.
CROSS-CULTURAL ADAPTATION AND RELIABILITY OF THE INFANT SENSORY PROFILE 2 FOR BRAZILIAN BABIES

ABSTRACT The purpose of this research was to organize a cross-cultural adaptation study and analyze the reproducibility and test-retest reliability of the Infant Sensory Profile 2 (ISP2Br) to Brazilian babies. It was hypothesized that the instrument would be validated for use with Brazilian babies. The English language version of the profile was translated and culturally adapted into Brazilian Portuguese, then administered to a group of 135 caregivers of infant from birth to 06 months and then re-administered to a portion of the sample (35 caregivers) for 7 to 14 days for test-retest reliability. Participants were recruited from an outpatient pediatric clinic of a federal university in Brazil and at two pediatric research laboratories. The internal consistency and test-retest reliability was analyzed using the Cronbach’s alpha and kappa coefficient, respectively. As it is a norm-referenced standardized assessment, the cutoff scores used were 1.0 and 2.0 standard deviations above and below the mean for each group of items established as the preliminary cutoff scores for the Brazilian children. Findings showed that cultural adaptation led to adjustments in some terms used in the ISP2Br and it showed good internal consistency (>0.70) relating to the total scale; however, when it was analyzed for sensory areas, all alpha values were <0.70. Regarding the test-retest, the values fell into the category of near-perfect agreement (0.81 < k < 1.00). The ISP2Br was found to be valid and reliable and allows occupational therapists to identify differences in sensory patterns in Brazilian babies compared to the original standardization sample, responding differently from would expect.
Supplementary material to "A weather regime characterisation of winter biomass aerosol transport from southern Africa"

Abstract. During austral winter, a compact low cloud deck over South Atlantic contrasts with clear sky over southern Africa, where forest fires triggered by dry conditions emit large amount of biomass burning aerosols (BBA) in the free troposphere. Most of the BBA burden crosses South Atlantic embedded in the tropical easterly flow. However, midlatitude synoptic disturbances can deflect part of the aerosol from the main transport path towards southern extratropics. In this study, a characterisation of the synoptic variability controlling the spatial distribution of BBA in southern Africa and South Atlantic during austral winter (August to October) is presented. By analysing atmospheric circulation data from reanalysis products, a 6-class weather regime (WR) classification of the region is constructed. The classification reveals that the synoptic variability is composed by four WRs representing disturbances travelling at midlatitudes, and two WRs accounting for pressure anomalies in the South Atlantic. The WR classification is then successfully used to characterise the aerosol spatial distribution in the region in the period 2003–2017, in both reanalysis products and station data. Results show that the BBA transport towards southern extratropics is controlled by weather regimes associated with midlatitude synoptic disturbances. In particular, depending on the relative position of the pressure anomalies along the midlatitude westerly flow, the BBA transport is deflected from the main tropical route towards southern Africa or the South Atlantic. This paper presents the first objective classification of the winter synoptic circulation over South Atlantic and southern Africa. The classification shows skills in characterising the BBA transport, indicating the potential for using it as a diagnostic/predictive tool for aerosol dynamics, which is a key component for the full understanding and modelling of the complex radiation-aerosol-cloud interactions controlling the atmospheric radiative budget in the region.
The link between travel motivation and satisfaction in heritage destination: The role of experiential factors and heritage destination image

Gravari-Barbas (2018) states that the demand for heritage is becoming increasingly urgent in the context of a hypermodern society. The motivation-satisfaction relationship is a popular research topic in tourism. Both can be investigated through direct relationships and indirect relationships. However, the previous literature failed to explain the direct relationship between motivation-satisfaction. This study aims to determine the direct and indirect effects between tourists’ motivation-satisfaction towards the heritage destination through the role of experience-related factors and destination images perceived by tourists during a visit to a heritage destination. The sample is Indonesian citizens who had traveled to Borobudur Temple last year. The research is using Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) for processing data from 442 respondents. The result indicates a significant effect between motivation-satisfaction through destination image and one of the experiential factors. These findings contribute to understanding the determinants of tourist’s behavior and satisfaction towards a heritage destination.
Prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and biofilm formation of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from human and cows

Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) is an important multidrug-resistant (MDR) and biofilm producing pathogen that causes diverse infections in human and animals. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and biofilm forming ability of K. pneumoniae isolates from diseased humans sputum and urine samples and mastitic cows milk samples in Zagazig city, Sharkia Governorate, Egypt. A total of 100 human and animal samples were collected and examined for the presence of Klebsiella species. The recovered isolates were identified by conventional bacteriological procedures and confirmed by the traditional PCR at the genus and species levels using gyrA and16S-23S ITS genes, respectively. The confirmed K. pneumoniae isolates were subjected for testing their antimicrobial susceptibility and biofilm formation ability. The results revealed that 10 out of 50 human samples were positive for K. pneumoniae (20%); 28% (7/25) from sputum samples and 12% (3/25) from urine samples. Additionally, the prevalence rate of K. pneumoniae in milk samples from mastitic cows was 4% (2/50). The antimicrobial susceptibility results showed that K. pneumoniae isolates had high resistance rates to ampicillin and ampicillin/clavulanate (100% each) with multiple antibiotic resistance (MAR) index of 0.083, followed by azithromycin, cefepime, and trimethoprim/sulphamethoxazole (91.7% each). Meanwhile, these isolates revealed high sensitivity levels to chloramphenicol (83.3%) with MAR index of 0.014. Furthermore, 91.7% of K. pneumoniae isolates were able to produce the biofilm, where 8.3% was a non-biofilm producer. Out of 11 K. pneumoniae isolates, 6 (54.5%), 3 (27.3%) and 2 (18.2%) were moderate, strong and weak biofilm producers, respectively. The present study emphasized the high prevalence of MDR and biofilm producing K. pneumoniae isolates in human sputum and urine and cow`s milk samples. Therefore, more attentions should be taken against antimicrobials usage and for providing new antibiofilm approaches against Klebsiella species biofilms. Key-words: Klebsiella pneumoniae, Prevalence, Antimicrobial resistance, Biofilm.
Language acquisition in the digital age: L2 English input effects on children’s L1 Icelandic

This article reviews prominent research on non-English-speaking children’s extramural acquisition of English through digital media, and examines the understudied scenario of possible effects of such second language (L2) English input on domestically dominant but globally small first languages (L1s), with Icelandic as the test case. We outline the main results of the children’s part of the Modeling the Linguistic Consequences of Digital Language Contact (MoLiCoDiLaCo) research project, which targeted 724 3–12-year-old Icelandic-speaking children. The focus is on English input and its relationship to the children’s Icelandic/English vocabulary and Icelandic grammar. Although a causal relationship between digital English and reduced/incompletely acquired Icelandic is often assumed in public discourse, our results do not show large-scale effects of L2 digital English on L1 Icelandic. English still seems to be a relatively small part of Icelandic children’s language environment, and although we find some indications of contact induced/reinforced language change, i.e. in the standard use of the subjunctive, as well as reduced MLU/NDW (mean length of utterance/number of different words) in the Icelandic language samples, we do not find pervasive effects of L2 English on L1 Icelandic. On the other hand, the results show contextual L2 learning of English by Icelandic-speaking children through mostly receptive digital input. Thus, the results imply that English digital language input contributes mainly to L2 English skills without adversely affecting L1 Icelandic.
Elemental composition as a tool for the assessment of type, seasonal variability, and geographical origin of wine and its contribution to daily elemental intake

The elemental profiles of 63 red and white wine samples from four different regions in Serbia were investigated. Twenty-one elements were analysed (Ca, Mg, Na, K, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, Co, Se, Cr, V, Ni, Cd, As, Al, Sb, Pb, Ba, Rb, and Be) by inductively coupled plasma quadrupole mass spectrometry (ICP-Q-MS) and inductively coupled plasma with optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES). A pattern recognition method was applied in order to classify and differentiate type, seasonal variability, and geographical origin of the wine. Dietary mineral intake for elements was calculated in order to assess their contribution to daily intake. The most important descriptors for discrimination among red and white wine samples were Be, Al, Rb, Mg, K, Cu, Mn, and Na, in descending order. The variables Cd, Pb, As, Sb, V, Na, K, and Zn have the highest influence on vintage-to-vintage classification of red wines. Furthermore, the model revealed the existence of three groups of descriptors for different regions of production. All obtained statistical models confirmed that data from the elemental content of wine samples could be used for accurate prediction of wine type, seasonal variability, and regional origin.