Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Morphological, Physicochemical, and Molecular Evaluation of Twenty-Three Date Palm Males Growing in Aswan Governorate

An essential element of date palm production is the pollen source. The present study was conducted during two successive seasons of 2020 and 2021 to evaluate some males of Aswan date palm. Herein, morphological, physicochemical, and molecular characteristics of 23 date palm males were evaluated to determine the most superior and promising males for pollinating the female ‘Bartamoda’ cultivar. It is obvious that ‘Male No. 22’, recorded almost the highest value for morphological characteristics, pollen viability, crude protein, total amino acids, and mineral content. In contrast, ‘Male No. 5’, showed the lowest content of crude protein, total amino acids, and mineral content compared to the other males that were grown in the rest of the locations in Aswan government. All ISSR primers were highly polymorphic, with a value of 100%, highlighting the necessity of employing such primers when investigating date palm diversification. Two unique bands were among the 43 total bands that were produced. The genetic coefficients with a mean of 61.5% and the first two primary axes were able to explain roughly 52.30% of the genetic variance across the genotypes of date palms. Those results suggested that all genotypes tested are efficient for the fertilization of ‘Bartamoda’ inflorescences and can be used as pollinizer in commercial orchards of this cultivar.
Depositional architecture and sequence stratigraphic framework of the fluvio‐lacustrine Ash Shumaysi Formation, Jeddah‐Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia: Implications for climatic and tectonic changes in a local‐scale sub‐basin

This study aims to interpret and document the depositional architecture styles and sequence stratigraphic framework of the Ash Shumaysi Formation in the Jeddah‐Makkah region, the west‐central part of Saudi Arabia, and presents an example of rarely discussed, local‐scale sub‐basins (half grabens). It also shows the relationships between synchronous sedimentary processes and pre, syn and post‐rift conditions. The described lithofacies and their facies associations indicate the presence of seven architectural depositional styles: proximal‐distal braided fluvial, meandering fluvial (point bar), crevasse splay, floodplain, estuarine and lacustrine. A proposed depositional model for the Ash Shumaysi Formation is drawn. The Ash Shumaysi Formation forms a second order depositional sequence, which is organised into two third order depositional sequences (sequences I and II) bounded by three sequence boundaries. Each third‐order sequence encloses the low accommodation systems tract and high accommodation systems tract. The low accommodation systems tract represents the coarse‐grained, braided‐distal fluvial facies developed during low accommodation space associated with high sediment supply (high discharge). The high accommodation systems tract encloses the fine‐grained deposits of point bar, estuarine and lacustrine facies that reflect the creation of significant accommodation space and low sediment supply (low discharge). Vertical and lateral variations of the inferred depositional architectural styles, sequences and systems tracts reflect that tectonic forces and climate are the main controlling factors during deposition of the Ash Shumaysi Formation, although base‐level changes in response to sea‐level changes cannot be ruled out.
A New Approach for Seismic Damage Detection Based on Results of Pushover Analysis and Modal Based Damage Index

The diagnosis of the location of structural damage and its extent after an earthquake using numerical methods is one of the ongoing research topics. After the occurrence of damage in a structure and a reduction in its stiffness, the dynamic characteristics of the structure change, and therefore, assessing the changes in its dynamic characteristics can be used as an indicator for detecting damage. In this article, an advanced technique called Direct Stiffness Calculation (DSC) and a new damage index based on flexural stiffness variations (SVI) are utilized for damage detection in structures. Initially, the proposed technique is examined on a steel beam with known specifications. Then, a reinforced concrete moment frame is modeled, and after extracting its dynamic characteristics, it is subjected to a pushover analysis to create a damage scenario without direct intervention. Based on the analysis results, the plastic hinge formation location at both ends of the beam is selected as the probable location of damage in the floor. By using the modal information of the damaged structure and calculating the SVI in the beams of the floors, it is determined that this index can accurately and significantly distinguish the location of damage only by knowing the first mode of the structure and with sufficient magnification compared to other points. Furthermore, the results demonstrate that with this method, it is possible to accurately determine the location of damage even without knowing the dynamic characteristics of the intact structure and solely with the information of the damaged structure.
Advanced imaging and quantification of the cambium and developing xylem in eucalypts using X-ray micro- and nano-computed tomography

In recent years, the popularity of X-ray computed tomography (CT), as a non-destructive imaging technique, has continued to expand in various research domains. In wood research, X-ray CT has proven to be useful for three-dimensional (3D) structural studies investigating the complex tissues of trees. Wood formation (i.e., xylogenesis) initiates in the cambium and a narrow zone of subsequent differentiation, both of which play key roles in plant growth and development. However, the dynamics of xylogenesis in eucalypts remain relatively poorly understood, in large part due to challenges in sampling, imaging, and characterizing the cambium. Therefore, the aim of this study was to present a workflow to evaluate the feasibility of using X-ray CT to characterize and quantify the structural properties of the cambium in eucalypts. The growth responses of Corymbia hybrid seedlings, exposed to either irrigated or droughted conditions, was investigated by monitoring the structural development of the cambium. To track microstructural changes in the cambium, the same seedlings were imaged with X-ray micro-CT (μCT) one day before the treatments and again six days after the respective treatments. After the last X-ray μCT scan, X-ray nano-CT was also applied. Using image analysis techniques, the morphological characteristics of the cambium could be determined. X-ray μCT displayed a larger, thicker cambial zone in irrigated plants, while a much thinner cambium was visible in droughted seedlings. X-ray nano-CT revealed that droughted plants were associated with a significantly () smaller cambium volume containing smaller cells, compared to the cambium of irrigated plants. Light microscopy was used to validate the CT results and demonstrated no significant () difference in the cambium width and cell diameter obtained from the two respective CT techniques. The findings of this study proved X-ray CT to be a valuable tool for examining the effect of changing environmental conditions on the complex cambium structure of Corymbia hybrid seedlings.
The link between relative deprivation and lifestyle choices of affluent black South Africans

The purpose of this exploratory research is to explore the link between relative deprivation and lifestyle choices of affluent black South Africans. The study seeks to determine what drives the lifestyle choices of affluent black South Africans. The study interviewed fifteen respondents using in-depth face-to-face interviews. The study found evidence of egoistic relative deprivation amongst the majority of respondents interviewed. The study also shows race does not matter in the identification of a reference group. Individuals choose reference individuals or groups according to social class or social network. The spending patterns of the affluent black group show evidence of catching up activity, which contributes to the overall increased consumption patterns observed by policymakers. The spending patterns of affluent black South Africans provide evidence that relative deprivation is responsible for their lifestyle choices and those of affluent black people in general. The research concludes with a determination of an order of procurement of lifestyle goods for the affluent black South Africans. The research suggests that any measures to curb consumption without understanding relative deprivation will not yield long-term solutions to South African policymakers and marketers. The study concludes that there is a link between relative deprivation and the lifestyle choices of affluent black South Africans.
Fraud Control to Strengthen Internal Control Systems in Local Goverment

The purpose of this research is to analyze the existence and application of the Fraud Control Plan attributes in the work environment of the organization. The research method in this research is descriptive qualitative with a case study at government agencies in Bone Bolango Regency, Gorontalo Province that implements the Fraud Control Plan control tool. The results of this study that this government agencies has a good assessment in realizing the performance of Good Governance in the criteria of "Sufficiently adequate" in an indication of a reduction in fraud and an increase in employee performance in the organization. the important value of the presence of fraud control for agencies is the accountability of each attribute value reflects the transparency of each activity. Control of each agency is more controlled and positively directed and further minimizes the occurrence of fraud. The value that can be drawn from this research is the achievements that have been made optimally so that they can be properly maintained, and for elements that have not been fulfilled so that they can be corrected immediately in accordance with local government procedures and policies. The next researcher should consider the other methods used.
Moderating CSR disclosure: Profitability on firm value

This study aims to determine the moderating role of CSR disclosure on the effect of profitability on firm value. This research was conducted on property and real estate companies listed on the IDX. This study used 15 companies as samples. The sample was obtained by purposive sampling method. Data collection was obtained from the company's annual report and company performance summary obtained from the site www.idx. co.id. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression. The results showed that profitability has a positive and significant effect on firm value. Moderation analysis shows that CSR disclosure weakens the effect of profitability on firm value.
Predicting Auger Energy Consumption for Olive Orchards Using the Artificial Neural Networks

The present work aims to study the development and application of Radial Basis Function (RBF) networks for predicting auger energy consumption based on input energy. The study utilized RBF networks and explored the input energy with treatments 2 (Soil moisture content), 2 (Rotary speeds), 2 (Hole depths) and 4 (Replication) based on field operations. As indicated by the results, energy input differed between the treatments but was not significant. The highest input value in transaction soil moisture content was 14.75 %, rotary speeds of 235 rpm, and hole depths of 40 cm. In comparison, the lower input energy at transaction soil moisture content was 7.9%, rotary speeds of 235 rpm, and hole depths of 20 cm. Input energy in treatment (14.75 %, 235 rpm, and 40 cm) and treatment (7.9 %,235 rpm, and 20 cm) were 100.204 and 57.135 MJ. ha-1, respectively. The highest input energy shares were recorded for diesel fuel at all treatments. Furthermore, the RBF network with one hidden layer had good convergence. The output results showed 10 and five hidden neurons in a hidden layer with high accuracy for treatment (14.75 %, 235 rpm, and 40 cm) and treatment (7.9%, 235 rpm, and 20 cm). In the treatment (14.75 %, 235 rpm, and 40 cm), the MSE for the training and testing sets was 0.0001 % and 0.01 % for data points with Ordinary RBF (ORBF type). The performance of the 3-10-1 architecture was better than other architectures. Finally, this research concluded that the RBF network method can forecast the input energy and energy expenditures related to the types of treatments.
Factors affecting career turnover intention after graduation among nursing students: A cross-sectional study in Central Vietnam

Background & Aim: Turnover intention can predict the actual turnover behavior of nurses. Previous studies identified a variety of factors influencing nurses' turnover intention. However, few studies investigate nursing students' career turnover intention. This study aimed to examine turnover intention and associated factors among nursing students in Central Vietnam. Methods & Materials: A cross-sectional study was implemented among 425 nursing students recruited through a multistage sampling technique from April to May 2022. Data were collected using a questionnaire including demographic characteristics, fear of COVID-19, perceived academic stress, and turnover intention. Descriptive statistics were used to describe demographic characteristics and study variables. Independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance, and Pearson's correlation coefficients were computed to examine the association between variables. Results: Approximately one-third (32.5%) of the respondents will look for jobs without patient contact, 32.2% would not study nursing if given a choice, and 31.1% often think of not staying in the nursing profession. The sum scores of turnover intention ranged from 3 to 15 with a mean of 9.19 (SD= 2.49). The turnover intention was associated with the year of study, the reason to study nursing, and preparation for nursing school (p<.05). Perceived academic stress had a moderate correlation with turnover intention (r= -.325, p<.05). In contrast, the association between fear of COVID-19 and turnover intention was not significant. Conclusion: A considerable number of nursing students had turnover intention upon graduation. Factors affecting turnover intention should be considered to retain students in educational programs and avoid a future nursing shortage.
VII-IV milenio cal BC. El asentamiento prehistórico de Benàmer: consideraciones sobre la ocupación y explotación del territorio en el Valle medio del Serpis

La realizacion de este trabajo se inserta dentro del proyecto VIII-IV milenios cal BC: Arte rupestre, poblamiento y cambio cultural entre las cuencas de los rios Jucar y Segura (Ref.: HAR2009-13723), financiado por el Ministerio de Ciencia e Investigacion dentro del Plan Nacional de I+D+I (2008-2011).
Vox clamantis in deserto: a survey among Italian psychiatrists on defensive medicine and professional liability

Due to recent events, professional liability for psychiatrists in Italy is currently a matter of lively debate. Specifically, overwhelming pressure on psychiatrists’ duties has been brought by regulatory developments, such as the closure of forensic psychiatric hospitals, with the consequent return of offenders to community-based care, and the mental health consequences of the pandemic. According to Italian courts, psychiatrists are not only responsible for diagnostic and therapeutic appropriateness but also for the effects of their interventions on patients, and their behaviors. The aim of this study was to explore the attitude and behaviors of Italian psychiatrists regarding defensive medicine and professional liability. A total sample of 254 psychiatrists was surveyed by means of a quantitative online questionnaire. Most psychiatrists reported practicing defensive medicine (no. 153/254, 60.2%) and felt that their position of guarantee compromised their work in healthcare for patients (no. 138/253, 54.3%). Age correlated inversely with acknowledgment of defensive practices (r = −0.245, p < 0.001), with younger physicians more prone to defensive medicine (p = 0.013), particularly for patients at risk of suicide or violence. Psychiatrists in ‘closed’ settings (hospital wards, residential and rehabilitation centers, mental health service units in prison) reported more malpractice claims (p = 0.037) and complaints (p = 0.031), as well as a greater propensity to act defensively. In the treatment of patients with violent behavior, suicidal ideation, dual diagnoses, and criminal convictions, defensive practices were associated more with perceived legal risks (r = 0.306, p < 0.001) than actual legal involvement (p > 0.05). Anxiety, anger, and restlessness were common reactions to legal complaints, involving no. 50/254 (19.7%) respondents, with 40% reporting impaired functioning. Most psychiatrists (no. 175/253, 68.9%) were concerned about both civil and criminal laws regarding their professional responsibility, but many were not fully informed about recent legislative regulations and younger physicians resulted scarcely trained in risk management (p < 0.001). In conclusion, our findings suggest that defensive medicine is a common phenomenon among psychiatrists and their position of guarantee drives this attitude. Education on legal implications and risk management should be provided starting from the university and continuing over time, to improve the knowledge of young and senior doctors on professional liability and inform their decision-making processes. This would also reduce defensive practices and improve the quality of healthcare. Considering the concerns of younger physicians, as well as of professionals working in acute and high-intensity medical care facilities, there is also an urgent need for a revision of the medical liability to ensure the sustainability of the National Health Service.
Assessment of Knowledge and Beliefs toward Osteoporosis among Iraqi Perimenopausal Women

Background: Osteoporosis is becoming more common, especially among women. Prevention through educational initiatives is the best way to lower the disease burden. Objective: To estimate perimenopausal women's knowledge and attitudes concerning osteoporosis and their relation to specific sociodemographic characteristics. Methods: 391 perimenopausal women who were utilizing the outpatient clinic facilities at the hospitals in Al-Najaf City participated in a cross-sectional study. Starting in May 2022, data was gathered for six months. Data were gathered using a questionnaire that asked about sociodemographic factors, the Osteoporosis Knowledge Assessment Tool, and the Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale. Results: In this study, a substantial proportion of the participants have poor knowledge (61.89%), while average and good knowledge encompass 31.97% and 6.10% of the participants, respectively. The mean score for osteoporosis knowledge was 7.18±3.49. About osteoporosis health beliefs, the best belief of women is in perceiving the benefits of calcium intake; the mean score was 20.32±4.69. A significant positive correlation (p<0.001) was found between knowledge and exercise benefits, calcium intake benefits, perceived severity, and health motivation, whereas a significant negative correlation (p<0.001) was found between knowledge and barriers to calcium intake and exercise. Conclusion: The participants have below-average knowledge and beliefs regarding osteoporosis. Knowledge of osteoporosis correlates positively with health beliefs, including perceived susceptibility, health motivation, the benefit of calcium intake, and the benefit of exercise, whereas it correlates negatively with barriers to calcium and barriers to exercise.
Effect of micronutrient loading, soil application, and foliar sprays of organic extracts on grain legumes and vegetable crops under marginal farmers' conditions in Nepal.

Various methods of micronutrient supplementation such as nutrient loading through priming water, soil application of micronutrient fertilisers, and foliar spray of cattle urine or stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L) extracts were evaluated on chickpeas, field peas, mung beans, cucumber, broad-leaf mustard, and radishes under farmers’ management conditions in the Terai and hills of Nepal. Soil analysis showed that the soils were low to medium in boron and zinc with moderately acidic reactions. In chickpeas, soil application of borax at 20 kg ha and zinc sulphate at 14 kg ha gave significantly higher yields over the control treatment. Similarly, loading 0.05% sodium molybdate through priming solution and soil application of molybdenum at 0.5 kg ha (sodium molybdate at 1.22 kg ha) resulted in an increase in nodulation and yield in both chickpeas and mungbeans. Four to five foliar sprays of cattle urine diluted to 20% with water increased field pea and chickpea yields by 27 and 11%, respectively. In a different set of on-farm trials, six to 10 foliar sprays with a 20% solution of stinging nettle extract at 15-day intervals increased seed yield of broadleaf mustard, radishes, and peas by 31, 18, and 14% respectively over the control treatments. In a similar study on cucumber, over 50% increase in fruit yield was observed after spraying of nettle extract. There is further scope for research for developing efficient methods of applying micronutrients and exploring the use of plant extracts for invigorating crop growth and increasing yield under marginal conditions.
The system of genus Glycyrrhiza L. (Fabaceae)

A new, more graded system of the genus Glycyrrhiza L. is presented, comprising 2 subgenera, 9 sections and 36 species. Changes in the systematics and nomenclature of the species are made. A key for species identification is given; the main synonyms, data on types and geographical distribution are cited.
Anthropology of Deep Brain Stimulation; the 30th Anniversary of STN DBS in 2023

The year 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) for Parkinson’s disease (PD). This procedure prompted a universal interest in DBS for various brain disorders and resulted in a unique expansion of clinical and scientific collaboration between many disciplines, with impact on many aspects of society.
Characterization of potential probiotic and safety properties of Levilactobacillus brevis isolated from traditionally fermented milk, Amabere amaruranu

The study aimed to determine the probiotic and safety properties of a bacterial strain isolated from Kenyan traditionally fermented milk called Amabere amaruranu. Probiotic characteristics of the isolate were assessed based on its ability to survive artificial simulated conditions of the digestive tract including temperature sensitivity, low pH and phenol tolerance, and antagonistic activity against human bacterial (Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella enterica Typhimurium) and fungal (Candida albicans) pathogens. Safety analysis was based on hemolytic activity and antibiotic susceptibility against most common antibiotics namely: nalidixic acid, ampicillin, azithromycin, ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, gentamicin, and chloramphenicol using zone of diameter of inhibition (ZDI). The isolate survived and grew in low pH (2.0–3.5), tolerated 0.4% phenol, and survived temperature ranges of 20°C, 30°C, and 37°C but showed partially reduced growth at 45°C. It exhibited strong antagonism against all pathogens (ZDI>20 mm). Antagonism was strongest towards S. enterica serovar Typhimurium (ZDI = 59 mm) and lowest towards E. coli (ZDI = 33 mm). The isolate was sensitive to azithromycin (ZDI = 31± 2.08), chloramphenicol (ZDI = 26 ±2.34 mm), gentamycin (ZDI = 26 ±1.41mm), and tetracycline (ZDI = 32 ±1.73 mm), resistant to nalidixic acid (ZDI = 0.0 ±0.00 mm), while susceptibility towards ampicillin and ciprofloxacin was intermediate. The isolate also exhibited γ -hemolytic activity and was identified as a Levilactobacillus brevis strain based on 16S rRNA gene sequencing. The isolate exhibited probiotic potential and was safe, affirming its potential application as a probiotic in the formulation of functional foods.