Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of millets for physio-chemical and root morphological traits suitable for resilient farming and nutritional security in Eastern Himalayas

Introduction Millets are nutritionally superior and climate-resilient short-duration crops and hold a prominent place in cropping sequences around the world. They have immense potential to grow in a marginal environment due to diverse adaptive mechanisms. Methods An experiment was conducted in an organic production system in the North Eastern Himalayan foothills of India for 3 consecutive years by evaluating high-yielding varieties (HYVs) of different millets, viz., finger millet, foxtail millet, little millet, barnyard millet, proso millet, and browntop millet, along with local landraces of finger millets (Sikkim-1 and Sikkim-2; Nagaland-1 and Nagaland-2) to identify stable, high-yielding, and nutritionally superior genotypes suited for the region. Results Among the various millets, finger millet, followed by little millet and foxtail millet, proved their superiority in terms of productivity (ranging between 1.16 and 1.43 Mg ha−1) compared to other millets. Among different varieties of finger millets, cv. VL Mandua 352 recorded the highest average grain yield (1.43 Mg ha−1) followed by local landraces, Nagaland-2 (1.31 Mg ha−1) and Sikkim-1 (1.25 Mg ha−1). Root traits such as total root length, root volume, average diameter of roots, and root surface area were significantly higher in finger millet landraces Nagaland-1, Nagaland-2, and Sikkim-1 compared to the rest of the millet genotypes. The different millets were found to be rich sources of protein as recorded in foxtail millet cv. SiA 3088 (12.3%), proso millet cv. TNAU 145 (11.5%), and finger millet landraces, Sikkim-1 and Nagaland-2 (8.7% each). Finger millet landrace Sikkim-2 recorded the highest omega-6 content (1.16%), followed by barnyard millet cv. VL 207 (1.09%). Barnyard millet cv. VL 207 recorded the highest polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) content (1.23%), followed by foxtail millet cv. SiA 3088 (1.09%). The local finger millet landraces Sikkim-1 and Sikkim-2 recorded the highest levels of histidine (0.41%) and tryptophan (0.12%), respectively. Sikkim-1 and Nagaland-2 recorded the highest level of thiamine (0.32%) compared to the HYVs. Conclusion These findings indicate that finger millet has great potential in the organic production system of the North Eastern Himalayan Region (NEHR) of India, and apart from HYVs like VL Mandua 352, local landraces, viz., Nagaland-2 and Sikkim-1, should also be promoted for ensuring food and nutritional security in this fragile ecosystem.
Knowledge, Attitude and Perception about Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting System among Pharmacy Students in Bangladesh

Inadequate resources and a fragmented healthcare system in Bangladesh lead to the practice of almost non-reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADR). Pharmacists may offer service in this regard to strengthen pharmacovigilance if given the appropriate opportunity. To evaluate their preparedness, the current cross-sectional study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude and perception (KAP) of pharmacy students about the ADR reporting system. A validated self-administered and structured questionnaire was filled out online upon informed consent by 400 final-year and master-level participants from 22 public and private universities. Data analysis was done using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS, v.23.0) and Microsoft Excel. The average knowledge score of the students came out as 2.93 (SD=0.6) out of 5. While fundamental knowledge regarding ADR was displayed well by the participants such as agreeing to ‘side effects and ADRs are different’ (85%), advanced conceptual understanding exhibited lacking. For example, variable like ‘distinguishing between ADR and an adverse drug event’, ‘not all ADRs are known before a drug is marketed’, and ‘before ADR reporting, drug’s association needs no confirmation’ showed 14%, 41% and 5% correctness, respectively. However, 98% of the participants emphasized the need for ADR reporting, in both serious and non-serious cases, 85% knew that anybody can report ADR and approximately the same percentage of students could identify the organization receiving reports. Less than half (47%) were familiar with the authorized ADR reporting form and 40% reportedly claimed that they knew when and how to report. The need for more relevant education about this was supported by most of the students (91.8%). Participants mostly agreed about the need for reporting and gaining more overall awareness about the ADR reporting procedure. The findings suggest that increased knowledge, training, assertiveness and practice among all stakeholders are necessary for a spontaneous ADR reporting system in the country. Dhaka Univ. J. Pharm. Sci. 22(1): 21-28, 2023 (June)
Analysis of order book flows using a non-parametric estimation of the branching ratio matrix

We introduce a new non-parametric method that allows for a direct, fast and efficient estimation of the matrix of kernel norms of a multivariate Hawkes process, also called branching ratio matrix. We demonstrate the capabilities of this method by applying it to high-frequency order book data from the EUREX exchange. We show that it is able to uncover (or recover) various relationships between all the first-level order book events associated with some asset when mapped to a 12-dimensional process. We then scale up the model so as to account for events on two assets simultaneously and we discuss the joint high-frequency dynamics.
Effects of Nitrogen Applications on Transpiration, Physiological, and Growth Characteristics of Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.)

Improving fertilizer and water use efficiencies is an important strategy in agricultural production. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of nitrogen fertilization on the daily whole-plant transpiration, growth, and physiological activities of sugarcane. The pot experiment was conducted under glass-house conditions. Five treatments of various nitrogen application rates (0, 4, 8, 12, and 16mM) were assigned in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The result showed that higher nitrogen applications led to higher growth, physiological, and biomass parameters. Nevertheless, biomass nitrogen use efficiency and photosynthetic water use efficiency declined because of applying nitrogen at higher rates. During the first weeks of plant growth, no significant differences in plant height, leaf number, SPAD, and whole-plant transpiration among nitrogen treatments indicated that higher nitrogen added was not necessary during this time. Nitrogen and water use efficiencies could be improved if the remaining soil nitrogen and crop growth stage nitrogen requirements are estimated in cultivation practice.
Algorithm for computing a wave packet evolution of the time-dependent Schrödinger equation

Abstract. The algorithm implemented as FORTRAN 77 program TIME6T which calculates, with controlled accuracy, the wave-packet evolution of the onedimensional time-dependent Schrodinger equation on a finite time interval is presented. Symmetric implicit operator-difference multi-layer schemes based on decomposition of the evolution operator up to the sixth-order of accuracy with respect to the time step are utilized. This decomposition is obtained via the explicit truncated Magnus expansion and Pade approximations. The additional gauge transformations which provide the symmetry properties needed for discretization, within the framework of the high-order finite-element method, of the evolutionary boundary problem on a finite spatial interval with the first and/or second type boundary conditions are applied. Solution of time-dependent Schrodinger equation for the Poschl-Teller two-center problem is used to illustrate an efficiency of the proposed schemes by comparing the computational error and execution time with those obtained by conventional symmetric splitting exponential operator techniques using the Pade approximations and fast Fourier transform method. The program is applied to the benchmark calculations of the exactly solvable model of a one-dimensional time-dependent oscillator.
Evaluation of Seasonal and Synoptic Changes in Snow Accumulation in Antarctica between Five Reanalyses Products and In Situ Observations

The performance of recent reanalysis products (i.e., ERA-Interim, NCEP2, MERRA, CFSR, and JRA-55) was evaluated based on in situ observations from nine automatic weather stations and one stake network to investigate the monthly and seasonal variability of the surface mass balance in Antarctica. Synoptic precipitation simulations were also evaluated by an investigation of high precipitation events. The seasonal variations showed large fluctuations and were inconsistent at each station, probably owing to the large interannual variability of snow accumulation based on the short temporal coverage of the data. The ERA-Interim and JRA-55 datasets revealed better simulated precision, with the other three models presenting similar simulations at monthly and seasonal timescales. The JRA-55 dataset captured a greater number of synoptic high precipitation events at four of the nine stations. Such events at the other five stations were mainly captured by ERA and CFSR. The NCEP2 dataset was more weakly correlated with each station on all timescales. These results indicate that significant monthly or seasonal correlations between in situ observations and the models had little effect on the capability of the reanalyses to capture high precipitation events. The precision of the five reanalysis datasets widely fluctuated in specific regions or at specific stations at different timescales. Great caution is needed when using a single reanalysis dataset to assess the surface mass balance over all of Antarctica.
An extension of almost sure central limit theorem for self-normalized products of sums for mixing sequences

ABSTRACT Let X, X1, X2, … be a sequence of strictly stationary φ-mixing random variables with EX = μ > 0. In this paper, we show that a self-normalized version of almost sure central limit theorem (ASCLT) holds under the assumptions that the mixing coefficients satisfy ∑∞n = 1φ1/2(2n) < ∞ and the weight sequence {dk} satisfies a mild growth condition similar to Kolmogorov’s condition for the LIL. This shows that logarithmic averages, used traditionally in ASCLT for products of sums, can be replaced by other averages, leading to considerably sharper results.
Evaluation of Risk Factors Associated with Bruxism in Adult Turkish Population

ABSTRACT Objective. The aim of the study is to evaluate various risk factors thought to be associated with the etiology of bruxism in adults in Turkey. Materials and Methods. 400 adults aged 17-60 years were examined in terms of probable bruxism using the bruxism survey and clinical examination findings. The survey method was used to evaluate the correlation of bruxism with gastroesophageal reflux, gastric ulcer, gastritis, migraine, antidepressant use, cigarette consumption, alcohol consumption, caffeine consumption, and marital status between bruxist and control groups. Results. It was found that gastroesophageal reflux, gastric ulcer, migraine, antidepressant use, caffeine consumption, and cigarette consumption were significantly higher in bruxists (P=.000, P=.004, P=.000, P=.000, P=.000, and P=.008, respectively). No significant difference was observed between bruxist and control groups in terms of the presence of gastritis, alcohol consumption, and marital status (P=.163, P=.221, and P=.913 respectively). While presence of migraine (P=.041) was higher in bruxist females, cigarette and alcohol consumption was higher in bruxist males (P=.000 and P=.001 respectively). Conclusions. In conclusion, it was determined that medical disorders such as gastroesophageal reflux, gastric ulcer, and migraine as well as antidepressant use and cigarette consumption and caffeine consumption were risk factors associated with bruxism. If dentists are aware that these risk factors may cause or exacerbate bruxism, this may be beneficial in preventing damage to the mastication system before it occurs, and in planning treatment correctly.
Hermite-Hadamard Type Inequalities for Mtm-Preinvex Functions

Abstract In the present paper, the notion of MTm-preinvex function is introduced and some new integral inequalities for the left-hand side of Gauss-Jacobi type quadrature formula involving MTm-preinvex functions along with beta function are given. Moreover, some generalizations of Hermite-Hadamard type inequalities for MTm-preinvex functions via classical integrals and Riemann-Liouville fractional integrals are established. At the end, some applications to special means are given. These results not only extend the results appeared in the literature (see [13]), but also provide new estimates on these types.
Analogies between the Black Hole Interior and the Type II Weyl Semimetals

In the Painleve–Gullstrand (PG) reference frame, the description of elementary particles in the background of a black hole (BH) is similar to the description of non-relativistic matter falling toward the BH center. The velocity of the fall depends on the distance to the center, and it surpasses the speed of light inside the horizon. Another analogy to non-relativistic physics appears in the description of the massless fermionic particle. Its Hamiltonian inside the BH, when written in the PG reference frame, is identical to the Hamiltonian of the electronic quasiparticles in type II Weyl semimetals (WSII) that reside in the vicinity of a type II Weyl point. When these materials are in the equilibrium state, the type II Weyl point becomes the crossing point of the two pieces of the Fermi surface called Fermi pockets. It was previously stated that there should be a Fermi surface inside a black hole in equilibrium. In real materials, type II Weyl points come in pairs, and the descriptions of the quasiparticles in their vicinities are, to a certain extent, inverse. Namely, the directions of their velocities are opposite. In line with the mentioned analogy, we propose the hypothesis that inside the equilibrium BH there exist low-energy excitations moving toward the exterior of the BH. These excitations are able to escape from the BH, unlike ordinary matter that falls to its center. The important consequences to the quantum theory of black holes follow.
JOB SATISFACTION: IMPACT ON EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE OF PT. SAGO NAULI SINUNUKAN

This study focuses on the problem of job dissatisfaction which has an impact on the level of discipline of employees in the office division of PT Sago Nauli. The research object was chosen because of the frequent disciplinary problems that arise such as absenteeism, tardiness, and other violations due to job dissatisfaction. The research sample includes all office division employees, totaling 16 people. The research uses quantitative methods and data collection techniques through observation, questionnaires and is supported by secondary data. Data analysis used descriptive statistical analysis and simple linear regression analysis with the help of the SPSS 20 for windows program. The results showed that the level of job satisfaction of office division employees was still low. Partially, the variable job satisfaction (X) has a positive and significant effect on work discipline (Y) for office division employees at PT Sago Nauli.
Impacts of Dietary Supplementation of Peptidoglycan Extracted from Lactobacillus sp. on the Growth Performance and Resistance to Streptococcus Agalactiae of Nile Tilapia

The current experiment aimed to determine the effects of peptidoglycan, known as a prebiotic compound, on the growth, feed efficiency, and disease resistance in Nile tilapia. Fish at an initial body weight of 22.6 ± 0.3g were distributed into a 100 L-glass tank system. Peptidoglycans extracted from Lactobacillus sp. were added to commercial feed at ratios of 0, 5, and 10 g kg-1 diet corresponding to the PG0, PG5, and PG10 treatments, respectively. Fish were then fed at 4% their body weight for four weeks. After a 4-week trial, fish were infected with Streptococcus agalactiae at 50% the lethal dose (1.1×106 CFU mL-1), and monitored for 14 days. After 2 and 4 weeks of the feeding trial (T2 and T4) and on the second day of the bacterial challenge, fish blood samples were collected for hematological analysis. The results indicated that the dietary supplementation of peptidoglycan induced a positive effect on fish growth performance and the highest value was observed in the PG5 treatment. The lowest value of cumulative mortality was also observed in the PG5-fed fish indicating that the dietary supplementation at 5 g kg-1 diet supported the highest resistance to S. agalactiae. In conclusion, the beneficial effects of dietary supplementation of peptidoglycan extracted from Lactobacillus sp. were recorded on the growth performance and disease resistance in Nile tilapia.
Factors Associated with the Use of Traditional Health Services in Indonesia: A Secondary Analysis of the Indonesian Basic Health Research

Background : Traditional health services in Indonesia have been used increasingly over the past few years because patients nowadays are more proactive in seeking various alternative modes of self-care. This study aimed to analyze factors associated with the use of traditional health services in Indonesia. Methods : This quantitative study used a cross-sectional research design. The research data were secondary data from the 2018 Indonesian Basic Health Research. The research samples were 163,259 respondents aged >10 years and the statistical test for data analysis was multiple logistic regression. Results : The percentage of respondents who used traditional health services was 73.8%. The bivariate results in this study indicate that age, gender, employment status, educational level , residence , marital status , and access to health facilities had a significant relationship with the use of traditional health services. Conclusions : The use of traditional health services was influenced by age, gender, residence, marital status, and distance. The Indonesian government needs to consider these factors when extending the use of traditional health services.
Application of good manufacturing practices in the production of food products for special medical purposes

In order to guarantee the proper quality of medical products and medicines, the mandatory application of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) norms in almost all countries is provided by law. Given the importance of nutritional provision of human portrebs in emergencies, the use of GMP is also relevant in the production of food products for special medical purposes. The object of research is the methodological base, approaches, and norms of GMP application in the manufacture of this product category. It is determined that the implementation of these practices is ensured mainly through measures for raw materials, equipment, personnel, premises, compliance with hygienic requirements, journaling, internal control, response to complaints, monitoring, traceability, product recall. It is established that the basic principle of GMP application is the production of products that will meet the purpose and provisions of the registration dossier. At the same time, ensuring product quality is a comprehensive concept of ensuring compliance with properties, combining organizational measures at all stages. This activity should be carried out taking into account risk-oriented thinking based on the control of raw materials, packaging, testing in the production and release of goods to the declared characteristics, ensuring high competence of personnel, process and analytical validation. Recommendations on a set of measures aimed at introducing good manufacturing practices at enterprises producing food products for special medical purposes have been compiled and presented. The essence of these recommendations is to identify technological processes, monitor their implementation, provide the necessary resources and measures, establish the process of documenting actions, validation at all stages, including self-inspection
Integrated RMP-based ELM-crash-control process for plasma performance enhancement during ELM crash suppression in KSTAR

The integrated Resonant Magnetic Perturbation (RMP)-based Edge-Localized Mode (ELM)-crash-control process aims to enhance the plasma performance during the RMP-driven ELM crash suppression, where the RMP induces an unwanted confinement degradation. In this study, the normalized beta ( βN ) is introduced as a metric for plasma performance. The integrated process incorporates the latest achievements in the RMP technique to enhance βN efficiently. The integrated process triggers the n = 1 Edge-localized RMP (ERMP) at the L–H transition timing using the real-time Machine Learning (ML) classifier. The pre-emptive RMP onset can reduce the required external heating power for achieving the same βN by over 10% compared to the conventional onset. During the RMP phase, the adaptive feedback RMP ELM controller, demonstrating its performance in previous experiments, plays a crucial role in maximizing βN during the suppression phase and sustaining the βN -enhanced suppression state by optimizing the RMP strength. The integrated process achieves βN up to ∼2.65 during the suppression phase, which is ∼10% higher than the previous KSTAR record but ∼6% lower than the target of the K-DEMO first phase ( βN = 2.8), and maintains the suppression phase above the lower limit of target βN (= 2.4) for ∼4 s (∼60 τE ). In addition to βN enhancement, the integrated process demonstrates quicker restoration of the suppression phase and recovery of βN compared to the adaptive control with the n = 1 Conventional RMP (CRMP). The post-analysis of the experiment shows the localized effect of the ERMP spectrum in radial and the close relationship between the evolution of βN and the electron temperature.
Gamification strategies on the development of English listening comprehension skills

English classes have faced some difficulties in attracting students' interest in the English listening comprehension class using the traditional method of learning. Most of the students are losing their interest in the English Language class due to lack of engagement between students and teachers. This is an action research study focused to improve English listening comprehension skill by using gamification among superior basic education students at a public institution Loja city. A convenience sample of 35 students participated in the study for eight weeks with 40 hours of instruction. To achieve the objective of the study, the researcher applied a pre-test, post-test, and a questionnaire were used to gather quantitative and qualitative data. The test included five questions about listening sub-skills: listening for general understanding, sequence and for specific information. A mixed-question type of questionnaire was administered to determine students’ perceptions about gamification strategies such as badges, rewards, leaderboards, competition, motivation, dynamic and listening games. The pre-test and post-test difference indicated that the students increased meaningfully in listening comprehension skill. Furthermore, the questionnaire discovered that gamification strategies had good students’ perceptions, because they increased their motivation, competency, social interaction and the dynamic environment in the class