Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of Soil Fertility Status at various depths for Maize (Zea mays L.) Production in Assosa District, Benishangul Gumuz Region, Ethiopia

Purpose: This study was designed to be conducted in Assosa district to evaluate depth based soil fertility status in relation to maize production. What are the potentials and limiting soil fertility parameters along the root depth of maize in the area? Methods: For this, three soil profile pits were dung in the year 2017 and 2018 and a total of 27 composite soil samples were taken from three depth categories (0-30, 30-60 and 60-90cm). The physico-chemical parameters of the sampled soil were analyzed in Assosa Soil laboratory center and Amhara Design & Supervision Works Enterprise soil laboratory. Descriptive statistical analysis was made by SAS 2002. Results: The result indicated that clay was the textural class of the soil in the entire three soil depth. The soil of the area shows moderately acidic condition in their reaction. Medium level of total nitrogen (N) and Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) was observed in all the three soil depth categories. Lower level of soil organic carbon (OC), available phosphorus (P), available potassium (K) and Zinc (Zn) was observed on the upper (0-30cm) soil layer which is the root zone for maize crop. Soil micronutrients of the study area revealed a decreasing trend vertically down ward across the three soil depths. In terms of maize nutrient requirement, relatively medium level of total nitrogen was observed in the surface soil layer while serious limitations in available phosphorus, potassium and zinc content of the soil were observed. Conclusion: Therefore, it is suggested that fertilizer management practices addressing P, K and Zn deficiencies in the study area are recommended in order to ensure increased maize productivity.
Development of a Methodology to Measure Aerodynamic Forces on Pin Fins in Channel Flow

The desire for smaller, faster, and more efficient products places a strain on thermal management in components ranging from gas turbine blades to computers. Heat exchangers that utilize internal cooling flows have shown promise in both of these industries. Although pin fins are often placed in the cooling channels to augment heat transfer, their addition comes at the expense of increased pressure drop. Consequently, the pin fin geometry must be judiciously chosen to achieve the desired heat transfer rate while minimizing the pressure drop and accompanying pumping requirements. This project culminates in the construction of a new test facility and the development of a unique force measurement methodology. Direct force measurement is achieved with a cantilever beam force sensor that uses sensitive piezoresistive strain gauges to simultaneously measure aerodynamic lift and drag forces on a pin fin. After eliminating the detrimental environmental influences, forces as small as one-tenth the weight of a paper clip are successfully measured. Although the drag of an infinitely long cylinder in uniform cross flow is well documented, the literature does not discuss the aerodynamic forces on a cylinder with an aspect ratio of unity in channel flow. Measured results indicate that the drag coefficient of a cylindrical pin in a single row array is greater than the drag coefficient of an infinite cylinder in cross flow. This phenomenon is believed to be caused by an augmentation of viscous drag on the pin fin induced by the increased viscous effects inherent in channel
Variations of Peroneus Tertius Muscle in Omani Population: A Surface Anatomical Study

Background Peroneus tertius muscle (PTM) is a muscle of the anterior compartment of the leg. It is a highly variable muscle with a prevalence rate ranging from 42%-100% in different populations worldwide. We sought to explore the frequency of PTM and its existing variants, based on surface anatomical evaluation of the foot, in Omani subjects. Methods In this study, a total of 222 adult Omani subjects (total 444 feet) were examined for the presence of PTM. The presence of PTM and its morphological types were identified based on surface anatomical examination using a standard palpation method. Descriptive statistics were used to present the data. The gender influence on the occurrence of PTM was determined by the Chi-square test. Results The frequency of PTM was observed in 59.9% of total feet. A statistically significant gender difference with male dominance was observed on both right (p = 0.02) and left (p < 0.01) feet. Regarding PTM types, the F2 type was most common on both right (38.5%) and left feet (46.2%). The bilateral occurrence of PTM was found in 47.7% of cases. Conclusion The frequency of PTM in Omani subjects is considerably high when compared to other Arab populations. The baseline information on the PTM proportion and distribution of its types is clinically important for physiotherapists and orthopedic surgeons.
Detection of Coronavirus in Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) by Transmission Electron Microscopy in São Paulo, SP, Brazil

— Coronaviruses belong to the order Nidovirales, family Coronaviridae and have four genera, Alphacoronavirus, Betaconavirus, Gammacoronavirus and Deltacoronavirus. They infect humans and several animal species, causing various diseases. Coronavirus constitute zoonotic risk to global public health because of their ability to adapt to new species and establish sppilover events. In this study, we evaluated the presence of coronavirus particles in the feces of giant anteaters (Myrmecophaga tridactyla). Under the transmission electron microscope, particles with coronavirus-like morphology, pleomorphic, rounded or elongated with radial projections forming a corona and measuring 80-140 nm in diameter, were visualized in all examined samples. The technique used was extremely useful for rapid viral diagnosis in affected animals. This report is the first occurrence of coronavirus in Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla).
Incorporating hydrological reliability in rural rainwater harvesting and run-of-river supply

Many households in rural areas obtain water from rainwater harvesting (RWH) and/or run-of-river (ROR) flow, but many of the methods used to assess the yield of RWH and/or ROR supply unrealistically aggregate data into monthly or annual time steps, and do not incorporate measures of reliability. Most approaches do not assess the improvement in supply that would be obtained from integrated utilization of the two sources. This paper demonstrates: (i) the incorporation of reliability for the widely applied mass curve method, and (ii) realistic incorporation of reliability and integration in RWH and ROR hydrologic analysis via behaviour analysis of household supply and frequency analysis of the annual levels (number of days) of supply. The behaviour analysis approach has the ability to simulate complex operating rules and configurations while including measures of performance comprehensively. It is therefore considered the method of choice for RWH and ROR supplies.
Statistical Regularity and Relation Between Small Earthquakes and Crustal Velocity Structure Beneath Bohai Sea and Its Surrounding Areas in China

The Bohai Sea is a seismically active region in China, and the studying of the velocity structure of Bohai Sea and its relationship with earthquake may be helpful to the analysis and prediction of earthquakes. Now, ambient noise tomography is an effective tool to obtain crust and upmost mantle structure. In this paper, the S-wave velocity model of the crust beneath the Bohai Sea and its surrouding areas in China was constructed applying ambient noise tomography method, with steps of calculating cross correlations of all possible vertical-component data recorded in 2013 year, retrieving Empirical Green’s Functions (EGFs) for Rayleigh wave, measuring and assessing phase velocity-dispersion curves, creating the phase-velocity maps for the 8-35 s period of the Rayleigh wave, constructing the phase velocity maps and inverting the S-wave velocity structure. We work on the statistics and analysis of the characteristic relationship between crustal S-wave velocity and the temporal and spatial distribution of small earthquakes. The results from all available vertical profiles along different directions reveal that small earthquakes usually occur at the edge of the low-velocity anomaly within the shallow crust in a certain velocity range and, under special conditions, even in a distinct velocity contour. The locations of occurrence are closely related to undulating changes of the corresponding Moho morphology and the locally high Vs anomalies within the middle crust.
Assessment of Information and Communication Technologies Used for Disseminating Innovations by Extension Agents in Ogun State, Nigeria

This research work was carried out to investigate the crop farmer s’ assessment of information and communication technologies (ICT) used for innovation dissemination by E xtension A gents in Ogun State, Nigeria. A multi - stage sampling technique was employed to select 105 crop farmers from two agricultural zones: Ikenne a nd Ilaro. The data collected in June and July 2013 were analyzed using descriptive statistical tools such as means, frequency and percentage distributions; while inferential statistical tool - chi - square was used to determine the relationship between the var iables selected. The study showed that crop farmers were between the ages of 41 and 60 years, and their mean age was 47 years, 74.3% were males, 83.8% were married, 84.8% were literate, 59.0% were members of cooperative societies, 80.9% attended extension programmes, 56.2% cultivated between 2 - 6 acres of farmland, and majority (56.2%) were earning between N 10, 000.00 – N 30, 000.00 monthly and a mean of N16,939.39K. Radio, landline telephone, television, slides, DVD and overhead projectors were the most us ed information and communication technologies by E xtension A gents.
CONTEXTUAL DETERMINANTS OF CHILDREN EVER BORN AMONG WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN SELECTED SOUTHWEST STATE IN NIGERIA.

Purpose: Sub-Saharan Africa still faces high fertility rate among other sub regions globally. This study examined the contextual determinants of children ever born (CEB) among women of reproductive age in selected Southwest states in Nigeria. Methodology: A total number of one thousand, one hundred and eighty-seven (1,187) women of reproductive ages (15-49) were randomly drawn from Southwest states using multi-stage sampling technique. Questionnaire method was used to collect relevant data from the field. Three levels of data analysis were undertaken to achieve the study objectives. Frequency distribution was used at the univariate level of analysis while linear regression methods were employed at the bivariate and multivariate level of analyses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings: The result shows that education, age at marriage and employment negatively significantly predict children ever born (CEB) while age of respondents is positively significantly related to children ever born (CEB) in Southwest Nigeria. Unique Contribution to Practice and Policy: Government specific policies that will encourage female education and give room for their widespread employment should be implemented to control fertility in the country.
A co-innovation network in Northeast China oriented to high-quality development

ABSTRACT Innovation is the primary driving force and important support for Northeast China’s revitalisation strategy to move toward ‘high-quality development’. Based on 1985–2016 data, this study aimed to explore structural characteristics and organisational patterns of a co-innovation network from a high-quality development perspective based on social network analysis. Previous literature on the co-innovation network only emphasise network scale expansion and network density increases, ignoring the optimisation of network structure. The evolutionary analysis showed that the co-innovation network in Northeast China presents high growth, openness, hierarchy, assortativity, accessibility and clustering. Regarding organisational patterns, the network’s top-level structure was reconstructed, developing from ‘dual-core drive’ to ‘multi-core resonance’, forming a ‘multi core and semi core and peripheral city’ structure. To improve the high-quality network development, it is necessary to strengthen the radiation-driving ability of core cities, clarify the function orientation of non-core cities, eliminate administrative barriers and guide the professional and differentiated development of non-core cities.
Fatigue behavior of welded connections enhanced with UIT and bolting

A common problem in bridges employing welded steel girders is development of fatigue cracks at the ends of girder coverplates. Fatigue cracks tend to form at the toes of the transverse welds connecting a coverplate to a girder flange since this detail has a region of very high stress concentration. Because many aging bridges employ these fatigue-prone, AASHTO fatigue Category E or E' details, a means to effectively enhance the fatigue lives of these details is being sought. A research project funded by the Kansas Department of Transportation was undertaken at the University of Kansas to investigate the fatigue life enhancement afforded by two retrofit methods. One retrofit method was similar to a method described in the AASTHO Bridge Design Specification (AASHTO 2004) and involved pretensioned bolts being added to the ends of coverplates near the transverse welds. Unlike the AASHTO bolting procedure, the modified bolting procedure studied during this project utilized coverplates having transverse fillet welds that were left in the as-fabricated state. The other retrofit method was the use of a proprietary needle peening procedure called Ultrasonic Impact Treatment (UIT). Results of the research project showed that UIT was highly effective at enhancing the fatigue lives of coverplate end details while the bolting procedure was ineffective. Weld treatment with UIT resulted in an improvement in fatigue life over control specimens by a factor of 25. This translated in an improvement from an AASTHO fatigue Category E detail rating to and AASHTO fatigue Category A detail rating. The modified coverplate bolting procedure tested during this project had either no effect on fatigue life or, in some cases, had a detrimental effect on fatigue life. The coverplate bolting procedure included in the AASHTO specification allows a coverplate end detail to achieve a fatigue Category B resistance when bolted rather than transversely welded.
The Application of an Innovative Marketing Strategy MADM Model—SIVA-Need: A Case Study of Apple Company

對過去三十年營銷策略研究的回顧表明，由於營銷策略的標準多屬性決策 (MADM) 模型不可用，因此缺乏對企業營銷策略的一致評估。 本研究借鑒 SIVA 營銷組合和馬斯洛的需求層次，首先通過概念化生成潛在屬性分類參考，並基於通過名義小組技術 (NGT) 獲得的數據與 7 位專家建立了經過驗證的分類矩陣。 得到的分類矩陣的可靠性為 0.95，包含 4 個維度和 20 個屬性，然後用於開發營銷策略的 MADM 模型——“SIVA-Need”——旨在深入探究客戶的想法。 基於SIVA-Need模型， 這項研究設計了一份問卷，該問卷是針對 Apple 產品的重度用戶進行的。 共收回有效問卷326份。 通過一致模糊語言偏好關係 (CFLPR) 獲得的權重分析表明，“品牌社區價值”是關鍵屬性，因為它在 20 個屬性中排名最高 (0.0631)。 然而，“品牌社區價值”的表現差距最大（1.50），而“產品效益”的表現最好（0.235）。 SIVA-Need 模型的 4 個維度和 20 個屬性可以為未來的研究提供更多有價值的信息，並為企業進行廣泛的營銷策略選擇提供一致的評估模型。
Pengaruh GCG, Leverage, Pengungkapan CSR terhadap Performance Financial pada Perbankan Syariah di Indonesia dengan Ukuran Perusahaan sebagai Variabel Moderasi

This study aims to determine how the effect of GCG, leverage, CSR disclosure on financial performance with firm size as a moderating variable. The population in this study is Islamic banking registered with Bank Indonesia (BI) during the 2015-2019 period. The technique of determining the sample in this study is purposive sampling technique and for data analysis this study uses multiple linear analysis techniques. This study reveals that GCG has no significant effect on financial performance, leverage has a positive and significant effect on financial performance, CSR disclosure has a positive and significant effect on financial performance, firm size has no effect on the effect of GCG on financial performance, firm size has no effect on leverage on financial performance. financial performance, and firm size has a negative effect on the effect of CSR disclosure on financial performance.
Spectral Attenuation Measurements of Optical Fibers: Design of an Instrument based on a Pulsed-light Source

For the measurements of spectral attenuation of optical fibers in the range 800-1600 nm, an instrument based on a halogen-tungsten lamp pulsed at a few Hz has been designed and developed. This approach is shown to have substanstial advantages over the usual chopped-light technique. With a low-noise front-end photodiode preamplifier (-110 dBm sensitivity), the instrument offers a > 40 dB dynamic range of attenuation measurement in monomode fibers and can operate in analog as well as digital mode.
Prevalence and Incidence Rates of Atrial Fibrillation in Denmark 2004–2018

Purpose To estimate the prevalence and incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in Denmark during 2004–2018 and to investigate whether methodological choices influence these estimates. Patients and Methods A register-based cohort study was conducted of all individuals aged ≥18 years in Denmark 2004–2018. The cumulative prevalence of AF at the end of the study period was calculated as the number of AF cases alive with at least one inpatient or two outpatient diagnoses during 1994–2018 divided by the number of Danish residents in 2018. Incidence rates were calculated as the number of annual AF cases with no previous diagnosis in the past 10 years (ie, a 10-year washout period) divided by the person-time contributed by the population free of AF on 1 January in the same calendar year. Furthermore, the influence of varying case definitions was investigated. Results The cumulative prevalence of AF was 3.0% in 2018. The incidence rate increased from 391 to 481 per 100,000 person-years (PYs) from 2004 to 2015 (1.7% average annual increase) after which it declined to 367 per 100,000 PYs in 2018 (8.5% average annual decrease). This pattern was observed in both sexes irrespective of age. Methodological choices, particularly the case definition’s strictness and the length of the washout period, had a substantial influence on the reported estimates. Conclusion The cumulative prevalence of AF is currently around 3.0% in the Danish population, but the incidence has declined since 2015. As these estimates are influenced by methodological choices, future studies should strive for precise reporting of study methodology.
FINDING LOST SPACE: THEORIES OF URBAN DESIGN

nature of inhabitation, Bernd Jager says: "To enter and come to inhabit a place fully means to redraw the limits of our bodily existence to include that place . " (p. 220). Understanding the house as an extension of the body gives architectural elements new significance. Because bodily presence implies boundaries, the door to one’s house, for example, can be seen as a transition between one’s self and the impersonal "Other. " Richard Lang’s essay on the phenomenological meaning of the door describes it as having been a significant architectural event until sacrificed to the twentieth-century notion of continuous flowing space. Lang says that the modern glass door, celebrating unlimited access, denies rituals of transition and obscures distinctions that give meaning to being in one’s own place and not in another’s. Our fundamental homelessness and alienation will not be resolved, however, simply by enriching our design language. So long as we abstract ourselves as observers and manipulators (even though we follow post-modern canons and ecological principles), we do not understand ourselves to be of a piece with the world, reflecting its authentic wholeness. Since Heidegger does not call simply for more efficacious action, but for a real change in our thinking--a change in our very existence incomprehensible to a dualistic mind--phenomenology may reflect the cultural paradigm shift that many feel is necessary to save us from self-destruction. Fundamental to the transparent openness of being in the world is our acceptance of the creative role of death, which frees us from lives of denial and diversion. In his essay, "The Role of Spiritual Discipline in Learning to Dwell on Earth," Michael E. Zimmerman eloquently says:
Getting to the Heart of the Debate: 'Hard' Versus 'Soft' Side Effects of TQM on Middle Manager Autonomy

purpose of this paper is to address the generic research question of the effects of the awareness and application of the Total Quality Management (TQM) approach on managers' pace of work. In particular, this study focuses on TQM effects on Mi ddle Managers (MMs) autonomy. Through a multi- modal research approach based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, it is argued that the implementation of TQM programs has a positive impact on MMs' autonomy. Nevertheless, it is related mostly to the 'hard' rather than the 'so ft' side of TQM. The strong impact of TQM practices on MMs' responses to aspects related to their work, as compared to the small impact of the 'soft' side , implies a pragmatic view of TQM. Managers perceive a somewhat linear road to quality improvement through the use of 'hard' management practices and giving less importance to concepts, such as empowerment and total employee involvement.
Classification and Clinical Significance of Traumatic Posterior Cranial Fossa Fractures

Objective To explore the classification and efficacy of traumatic posterior cranial fossa fractures. Methods 155 cases were diagnosed by CT examination to determine for traumatic posterior fossa fracture involving the wounded and merger, at the same time will find traumatic cerebellopontie angle syndrome, as one of the key content classification, GCS score 3 to 15 points, and according to the clinical symptoms and signs combined with CT examination put forward the new classification, through the selection of parting early surgical and non-surgical treatment. Results 155 cases of posterior cranial fossa fracture and its associated injury were classified into type I-VI, and the therapeutic effect was evaluated according to GOS score after 6 months follow-up. Among the 75 cases, 50 cases were treated with 5 points, 16 cases were treated with 14 points, 5 cases were treated with 3 points, 2 cases were treated with 2 points, 2 cases were treated with 1 point, and the rest 80 cases were treated without operation with 4-5 point. Conclusion The new classification of type I-VI proposed by our group and the selection of ultra-early surgical and non-surgical treatment according to the classification are the key to reduce the mortality and disability rate in this study. Especially, the traumatic cerebellopontine angle syndroma proposed by zhang yan ping that important significance of timely operation.
Functional and Sensorial Properties of Chicken Sausage Supplemented with Banana Peel Flours of Different Varieties

Meat products are widely consumed worldwide and, as a result, they may be an exciting supplier of health benefits due to the need for better formulations, such as reduced fat and increased fibre in processed meats. This study was carried out to determine how the banana peel (BP) flour of Saba (Musa balbisiana) and Berangan (Musa acuminata) affect the functional properties and sensory acceptance of chicken sausage. Berangan BPs showed better water- and oil-holding capacity than Saba BP flour. Conversely, Saba BP flour exhibited better swelling power, but was less soluble than Berangan BP flour. Sausages containing high BPs, especially Saba banana, had a more rigid texture, a high storage modulus, and a darker colour. The ability to retain more water in Berangan peel positively affected the sausage’s textural and rheological properties. With 2%, chicken sausage received the highest sensory score, with Saba BP-containing sausage following closely behind. However, adding >2% BP of both varieties negatively affected the sausage texture and colour, resulting in reduced sensory acceptance. Thus, the BP from Saba and Berangan bananas showed promise as a potential value-adding ingredient in the formulation of functional meat products. In addition, it has potential health benefits, such as increased dietary fibre.