Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Immunohistochemical Localization of Serotonin-, Gastrin-, and Somatostatin-immunoreactive Endocrine Cells in the Duodenum of the Rat (Wistor albino)

Summary Most of the gastrointestinal hormones are produced in the small intestine particularly in the duodenal mucosa. The objective of the current study was to investigate the distribution of the serotonin-, gastrin-, and somatostatin-immunoreactive endocrine cells in the duodenum of rat by immunohistochemical techniques using antisera against serotonin, gastrin, and somatostatin. Numerous serotonin-immunoreactive cells, and very few gastrin-, and somatostatin-immunorective cells were seen in the rat duodenum.
The Determinant Analysis of Capital Structure Policy at Listed Companies on Jakarta Islamic Index

This study investigates the determinant factors of capital structure policy at listed company on Jakarta Islamic Index (JII) circa 2016-2018. There are many factors that would affect the capital structure. This study implemented three independent variables to represent some of major factors affecting capital structure, which comprise of assets structure (measured by FATAR), profitability (measured by ROA), and firm size (measured by sales level). Meanwhile, the capital structure as a dependent variable was measured by DAR. Secondary data have been used in this study and were collected from 20 samples of listed companies on JII, which was observed over the course of three years. This study employed regression of panel data as the methods. The results have shown that the assets structure was significantly affected capital structure, while profitability and firm size have no significant effect toward capital structure.
Male survival patterns do not depend on male allocation to sexual competition in large herbivores

Understanding causes of between-sex differences in survival patterns is a long-standing challenge in evolutionary biology. Interspecific differences in male allocation to sexual competition have been suggested to shape species-specific patterns of male adult survival and actuarial senescence, and thereby the extent of between-sex differences in these parameters. Sexual competition is complex and involves both competition for gaining mating (i.e., precopulatory competition) and competition for fertilization opportunities (i.e., postcopulatory competition). However, to date, studies seeking for a relationship between allocation to precopulatory competition and male absolute adult survival have led to contrasting results and the influence of postcopulatory competition on these parameters has never been yet investigated. To fill the gap, we performed a comparative study in large herbivores using median lifespan (i.e., age at which only half of the initial cohort is still alive) and actuarial intensity of senescence (i.e., number of years elapsed between the median lifespan and the age where only one-tenth of the initial cohort is still alive). As expected, we found a lower adult survival and a stronger actuarial intensity of senescence in males than in females. Conversely, we did not find any evidence that variation in male allocation to pre- and/or postcopulatory traits explain between-species differences of both absolute and relative adult survival and intensity of actuarial senescence. These results challenge the idea that allocation to specific traits associated with sexual competition is responsible for between-sex differences in survival and senescence patterns generally reported in mammals.
DRB1*0403 Protects Against IDDM in Caucasians With the High-Risk Heterozygous DQA1*0301-DQB1*0302/DQA1*0501-DQB1*0201 Genotype

The human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II genotype DQA1*0301-DQB1*0302/DQA1*0501-DQB1*0201 has been identified as a marker strongly predisposing to insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) in Caucasian populations. Its frequency in control populations (1–3%) is still, however, 1 order of magnitude higher than the prevalence of IDDM, suggesting that its penetrance can be modified by protective factors. In this study we searched for such a factor in the DRB1 locus by studying DRB1*04 polymorphism in 174 European Caucasian IDDM patients and 73 nondiabetic control subjects, all sharing the HLA-DR3/DR4 phenotype. Significant protection was encoded by the DRB1*0403 allele, which was observed in 5 of 49 control subjects (10%) and none of 171 IDDM patients (0%) with the DQA1*0301-DQB1*0302/DQA1*0501-DQB1*0201 genotype (RR = 0.02 [0.01–0.18], P < 0.0005). These data support the concept that protective HLA class II genes can overrule the risk caused by HLA-DQ susceptibility dimers. They also contribute to a possible strategy to screen for nondiabetic individuals with increased genetic risk of developing IDDM.
Incidence of insect pests and natural enemies under SRI method of rice cultivation

Experiments were conducted during the second crop period of 2006–2007 and 2007–2008 at the Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pattambi Kerala using two rice varieties viz., Jyothi and the hybrid CORH 2 under normal system and system of rice intensification. The pooled result of two seasons revealed that stem borer was significantly lower in SRI (4.82% in Jyothi and 2.35% in CORH 2) during the vegetative phase compared to standard method of cultivation (9.75% in Jyothia and 9.85% in CORH 2), while at the reproductive phase there was no significant difference between the two systems of cultivation. The incidences of whorl maggot and caseworm were lower under SRI system but the incidence of leaffolder was higher in the crop under SRI than the standard system. The occurrence of natural enemies like spiders and larval parasitoids was higher in SRI while damselfly population was lower in SRI system in comparison to the standardsystem of cultivation.
Public Policy Development in the Field of Taxation and Business Subsidies: Rental Instruments of Economic Leadership

Finding a balance between tax withdrawal from enterprises and public spending in the form of subsidies to support economic activity and development is an important condition for the success of the state economic policy in the field of taxation and subsidizing entrepreneurship. This balance should lead to a sufficient level of motivation for the business to continue its commercial and innovative activity. Current mechanism of public policy in this area does not always consider regional specificity, expressed in the form of local advantages and problems that individual enterprises have due to their location. This leads to the fact that tax restrictions do not allow potentially successful enterprises to achieve economic leadership in the industry. At the same time, companies that have significant infrastructural and social advantages due to their location may receive excessive funding, which will no longer stimulate active innovative development. To eliminate these problems and create a balanced business environment, this paper offers rental instruments that will help to link fiscal and regulatory functions of the taxes more effectively, as well as to increase the efficiency of public spending on support of entrepreneurship.
Funcionalidade das micorrizas arbusculares em cafezais agroecológicos

xviii CAPITULO 1 1 1.1 Introducao geral 1 1.2 Hipoteses e objetivos gerais 7 1.3 Estrutura geral da tese 8 CAPITULO 2 15 Mycorrhizal associations in agroforestry systems 15 2.
EFFECT OF DIFFERENT LEVELS OF CANOLA MEAL AS SOYBEAN MEAL REPLACEMENT IN BROILER RATIONS

A performance trial of six weeks was conducted to study the effect of different levels of canola meal as a replacement of soybean meal on growth rate of broiler chicks. Five isocaloric isonitrogenous broiler starter and finisherrations containing 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 % canola meal replacing soybean meal were fed to three experim~ntal u.nits of 10 c~icks e~ch, ~or the first 4 weeks and subsequent 2 weeks, res~ectively. Average body weight gam was the highest m chicks fed starter and finisher rations without canola meal, while it was the lowest in chicks fed ration containing 20% canola meal. The difference in body weight gain was nonsignificant (P>0.05) between rations containing 0 and 5% canola meal. Almost similar observations were recorded in respect of feed consumption and feed:gain ratio.
Hunger is not the Only Determinant of Nestling Begging behavior and Parental Feeding in the Black-Billed Magpie Pica pica

Abstract. Nestlings can employ a combination of tactics to obtain provisioning from the parents. In this observational study, we examined whether nestling begging behavior reflects hunger level and how parents respond to nestling begging in the Black-billed Magpie Pica pica by putting small video-cameras in six Magpie nests. Our results revealed a strong effect of nestling begging behavior on parental feeding. Begging earlier than others and stretching the neck towards the parent was important in inducing parental provisioning regardless of age of the nestlings. Being closer to the nest entrance slightly increased the chance of being fed, but did not influence parental feeding priority. The number of nestling begging events increased with the time interval since the last feeding, which indicates that begging frequency reflects the hunger level of the brood. However, in contrast to what can be predicted when begging behavior reflects hunger levels of nestlings, nestlings increased their begging level when parents provided more feedings in the previous visits and vocalized begging negatively affected the probability and the order of being fed by the parent. In addition, sensitivity in begging behavior and parental feeding decisions depended on nestlings' age, which suggests a possibility that parental feeding decisions change with growth stages of nestlings. Our results imply that begging behavior and food allocation in Magpies does not solely determined by the hunger level of nestlings.
Functional and comparative analysis of expressed sequences from Diuraphis noxia infested wheat obtained utilizing the conserved nucleotide binding site

Russian wheat aphid (Diuraphis noxia, Morvilko; RWA) is a major pest on wheat, barley and other triticale in South Africa. Infestation by the RWA results in altered protein expression patterns, which is manifested as differential expression of gene sequences. In the present study, Russian wheat aphid resistant (Tugela DN, Tugela*5/SA2199, Tugela*5/SA463, PI 137739, PI 262660, and PI 294994) and susceptible triticale (Tugela) were infested and cDNA synthesized. A PCR based approach was utilized to amplify the nucleotide binding site conserved region to obtain expressed sequence tags (ESTs) with homology to resistance gene analogs (RGAs). The approach proved highly feasible when the isolation of RGAs is the main objective, since 18% of all obtained ESTs showed significant hits with known RGAs, when translated into their corresponding amino acid sequences and searched against the nonredundant GenBank protein database using the BLASTX algorithm.
Recent advances in understanding cotton fibre and seed development

The unique feature of the seed of tetraploid cotton (Gossypium hirsutum and Gossypium barbadense) is that about 30% of the seed coat epidermal cells develop into cellulose-enriched fibres, while the embryos synthesize oils and proteins. Hence, both the maternal and filial tissues of the cotton seed are of significant economic value. After initiation from the ovule epidermis at or just before anthesis, the single-celled fibres elongate to 2.5–6.0 cm long in the tetraploid species before they switch to intensive secondary cell wall cellulose synthesis. Thus, apart from its agronomic importance, the cotton fibre represents a model single-cell system to study the control of cell differentiation and elongation, carbon partitioning to cellulose synthesis and also the interaction between maternal (fibre) and embryonic tissues in seeds. Over the past decade or so, significant effort has been made to understand the cellular and molecular basis of cotton fibre development and oil biosynthesis in the embryo. Metabolic engineering of the oil biosynthetic pathway in cotton seed has successfully produced healthier and stable oils. A number of candidate genes and cellular processes that potentially regulate various aspects of fibre development have been identified. Further elucidation of the in vivo functions of those candidate genes could significantly deepen our understanding of fibre development and offer potential for improvement of fibre quality through genetic engineering or marker-assisted breeding approaches.
The effects of fertilizers on the bulking of Majestic potatoes

1. Four experiments designed to investigate the effect of fertilizers on the rate of bulking of Majestic potatoes are described and the results discussed. 2. Irrespective of fertilizer application yield increased until the haulm died and then decreased slightly. 3. Sulphate of ammonia increased the yield by increasing the number of tubers and increasing the yield in all size-grades. Thus its effect was seen throughout the season, no matter what grades yield was based on. It also increased dry-matter percentage.
The Impact of Perceived Organizational Support and Psychological Capital Toward Nurse’s Work Performance

Nurses play an important role in determining the hospital’s performance. They are the ones who deal directly with the patients and their families as the representative of the hospital. Thus, it would be interesting to investigate the antecedents that may lead to their work performance. This research is conducted to investigate the impact of perceived organizational support and psychological capital towards work performance of the nurses at X Mental Hospital in Jakarta, Indonesia (n=140). Applying the non-experimental quantitative research method, data is collected by distributing questionnaires to the participants and analysed by using linear regression analysis method. The result of the research shows that perceived organizational support and psychological capital contribute 18.2% impact on work performance (F = 15.280; p
A Polarization-Reconfigurable Wideband High-Gain Antenna Using Liquid Metal Tuning

This article presents a polarization-reconfigurable wideband high-gain antenna based on liquid metal tuning. The antenna consists of a center-feed circular patch antenna with a C-shaped slot as the driven element. To broaden the bandwidth and improve the realized gain, a parasitic circular disc and 13 circular directors are employed. The direction of polarization can be tuned by changing the location of the liquid metal alloy contained in the tube. The relationship between the dimensions and the maximally achievable gain has been analyzed. The antenna has exhibited a −10 dB impedance bandwidth from 4.3 to 5.3 GHz (a fractional bandwidth of 21.2%). A 14.4 dBi gain is achieved at 5.3 GHz. The simulation and measurement results show good agreement with each other.
Peroxidative index as novel marker of hydrogen peroxide involvement in lipid peroxidation from coal dust exposure

This study aimed to elucidate whether inhalation of particulate matter 10 (PM10) coal dust change oxidative stress and peroxidative index in rats. A total of 42 Wistar male rats were randomly divided into seven groups including one control group, three groups exposed to coal dust for 14 days, and three groups exposed to coal dust for 28 days. The three groups at the 14 and 28 days exposures received a dose of coal dust equal to 6.25 mg/m3, 12.5 mg/m3, and 25 mg/m3, respectively. The exposure to coal dust exposure was conducted using equipment that was designed in Pharmacology Laboratory, Medical Faculty, Brawijaya University of Malang, Indonesia. ANOVA test was used to analyze the different level of lipid peroxidation, hydrogen peroxide, and peroxidative index. The number of macrophage was significantly higher in 14 and 28 days coal dust exposure groups compared with control group. The level of lung malondialdehyde, bronchoalveolar lavage malondialdehyde, and peroxidative index were significantly higher in 14 and 28 days coal dust exposure groups compared with control group. The level of bronchoalveolar lavage hydrogen peroxide was not significantly difference in all group. We concluded that inhalation of PM10 coal dust increase lung and bronchoalveolar lavage lipid peroxidation, and also peroxidative index of rats.
Effect of alcoholic extract of Nigella sativa on fertility in male rats.

An experiment was conducted to determine the effect of alcoholic extract of black seed Nigella sativa L. on fertility parameters in white male rats (Rattus norvegicus). A total of 60 mature males were divided into three equal groups. The first one (Control) intake drinking water, while the other two groups (T1 and T2) intake the extract in two doses (0.5 and 1.5 g/Kg, respectively) daily for 53 days. The results revealed that treatment with alcoholic extract of Nigella sativa led to significant decrease (P< 0.01) of excitation time in its three stages (1 mount, 1 ejaculation and 2 trail), significant increase (P<0.01) in body weight gain (g), reproductive parameters (seminiferous tubules thickness and diameters, account of spermatogonia, primary and secondary spermatocytes, spermatids, free spermatozoa, account of sertoli and Leydig cells, diameter of Leydig cells and the height of epithelial cells entirely covered epididymal caudal), hormones (testosterone and follicle stimulating hormone) as well as protein concentration, and significant decrease (P<0.01) in leutinizing hormone and cholesterol concentration. It could be concluded that daily oral administration of 0.5 and 1.5 g/Kg B.W of alcoholic extract of Nigella sativa L. for 53 days lead to clear improvement of male rats fertility.
A Novel Graph-Based Routing Algorithm in Residential Multimicrogrid Systems

The complementary energy exchange between residential microgrids aims at decreasing the dependence on the main grid, reducing the size and cost of the energy storage units, and increasing energy efficiency. In this regard, the use of a power router interface to connect the microgrids to the power system is necessary for controlling bidirectional power and data flow, which will build the core of the future Energy Internet. In fact, the power router is served as an energy exchange center that enables energy flow between microgrids. One of the most important factors in determining multimicrogrid system performance is the energy routing algorithm strategy. In this article, a new routing algorithm is proposed based on the graph theory. The objective of the proposed algorithm is to minimize the overall power losses with respect to congestion and reliability. Therefore, the best set of loads, optimal sources, and no-congestion minimum loss paths are determined. Various analysis cases have been investigated to confirm the performance and flexibility of the proposed algorithm. A novel case study with multisources and multiloads is addressed, which has not been previously analyzed with the application of power routers. In addition, the developed algorithm is compared with other existing algorithms in terms of power loss minimization, different scenarios, congestion management, computation time, and complexity.
The Effect of Workplace Spirituality and Employee Performance (Perspective of Islamic Work Ethics Case Study on BTPN Syariah, Kupang)

One important element in an organization is human resources, where the organization will be effective and efficient if it has qualified human resources. The effectiveness and efficiency of an organization is determined by the performance produced by members of the organization as a representation of the organization. While the factors that affect the performance of a variety of, one of which values reflect the behavior of organizational members. The values possessed by members of the organization are the result of religious beliefs that are reflected in their spiritual life. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of workplace spirituality on employee performance, the relationship of workplace spirituality on employee performance in this study based on the influence of Islamic work ethics, with the sample in this study were employees of BTPN Syariah, Kupang. The results showed that workplace spirituality had a significant effect on employee performance, the relationship between workplace Spirituality (STK) on employee performance was based on Islamic work ethics adopted in BTPN Syariah.
La variabilité climatique en Côte d’Ivoire : entre perceptions sociales et réponses agricoles

Depuis plus de 30 ans, l’Afrique de l’Ouest doit faire face a un phenomene de variabilite climatique sans precedent a l’echelle historique. Celle-ci a des consequences importantes sur la vie des populations. En Cote d’Ivoire, ces consequences sont certes moins marquees qu’en zone sahelienne, mais elles induisent des evolutions socio-economiques non negligeables. Cette situation conduit progressivement les populations rurales a faire evoluer leurs pratiques de gestion du milieu et leurs regimes alimentaires. Certaines perceptions sociales des risques ainsi que les pratiques gestionnaires ou conservatoires dans un contexte de renforcement des aleas bioclimatiques seront abordees dans cette etude a partir d’enquetes socio-economiques realisees dans trois des regions tests en Cote d’Ivoire. Celles-ci revelent une capacite de reponse des populations (c’est-a-dire leurs aptitudes a s’adapter) que pourraient accompagner les politiques publiques de lutte.
Carbon Stock in Community Managed Hill Sal (Shorea robusta) Forests of Central Nepal

Community forests of developing countries are eligible to participate in the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) scheme. For this, estimation of carbon stock and the sequestration is essential. The carbon stock in the living biomass of nine community managed Shorea robusta forests of the mid hill regions of central Nepal (managed for 4–29 yr) were estimated. The carbon stock of trees and shrubs was estimated using an allometric equation while the biomass of herbaceous vegetation was estimated by the harvest method. The carbon stock in the living biomass of the studied forests ranged from 70–183 Mg ha−1(mean: 120 Mg ha−1) and it increased with increasing soil organic carbon. However, the carbon stock did not vary significantly with species richness and litter cover. The biomass and carbon stock in the forests managed for >20 yr were significantly higher than in the forests managed for < 20 yr. The carbon stock increased with the management duration (p < .05) with sequestration rate of 2.6 Mg C ha−1 yr−1. The local management has had positive effects on the carbon stock of the forests and thus the community forests have been acting as a sink of the atmospheric CO2. Therefore, the community managed forests of Nepal are eligible to participate in the REDD+ scheme.
Factors Influencing Students’ Career Intention in Hospitality Industry: A Review

The conscious plans to join a field or not constitutes the individual's career intention. Hospitality is an industry with swift pace in growth and its skilled manpower demand is never-ending which has to be fulfilled by the undergraduate students in hospitality. Previous researches have revealed that not all students were willing to join the industry for various reasons. A total of 35 research papers were reviewed in an attempt to explore the influence of self efficacy and internship experience on the intention of students to join the industry.