Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
G×E Interaction Analysis by Ammi Model for Fodder Yield of Dual Purpose Barley Genotypes

Genotype×environment interaction resulted from differences in the genotypes response to the environmental conditions and leads to inconsistent performances of genotypes (Akbarpour et al., 2014, Bocianowsk et al., 2019a). This limits the efficiency of selection of superior genotypes. Genotypes whose GxE effects are not significant are said to be stable (Kendaland Tekdal, 2016, Edwards, 2016). Several methods have been used to assess the GxE effect and stability in crop performances (Carlosand Wojtek, 2006, Ferraudo et al., 2014). AMMI model is comprised of additive main effects of genotype and environment, and the multiplicative effect of G×E interaction, and thus can explain more information compared to other methods (Kilic, 2014,Guilly et al., 2017, Tena et al., 2019). AMMI model fits the sum of several multiplicative terms rather than only one multiplicative term in assessing the performance of genotypes in different environments (Mortazavian et al., 2014, Kamila et
Utilization of Urea and Molasses Supplements by Sheep Grazing Oat Stubble

Mature crossbred wethers, grazed for 11 weeks on oat stubble at a stocking rate of 20 sheep ha-1, were unsupplemented or offered supplements of a urea-mineral block, a molasses lick or a urea-molasses lick. Following rain in the fourth week, half of the area was sprayed with desiccant herbicide to establish weed-free stubbles. The stubble initially yielded c. 2600 kg DM ha-1 of dead crop residues plus 900 kg DM ha-1 of fallen grain; after 11 weeks this had fallen to c. 1400 kg DM ha-1 of dead crop residues. Initially the sheep selected diets of 0.03-0.22 grain and 0.78-0.97 dead herbage and, during this time, urea-supplemented sheep selected diets lower in grain and nitrogen (N) content than those selected by unsupplemented sheep. On weedy stubbles, where green herbage yielded more than 100 kg DM ha-1, sheep selected a diet containing c. 0.78 green herbage (N content 2.6%), ate more digestible organic matter (DOM) and gained more weight than those on weed-free stubbles, where the diets consisted of 0.98 dead crop residues (N content 1.1 %). All sheep ate some of the urea-mineral blocks throughout, but 100% acceptance of the licks only occurred by the 6th week. Mean intakes reached desired levels (10 g urea and/or 50 g molasses sheep-1 day-1) thereafter, but individual intakes varied widely on all supplements, with the coefficient of variation generally > 50%. In most periods, supplementation had only small effects on the intake of DOM. During the first 4 weeks, sheep lost weight except those offered the urea-mineral blocks. Over the whole experiment, urea-supplemented sheep lost less weight than unsupplemented sheep, but this was mainly due to higher weight gains on the weedy plots. Mean concentrations of rumen volatile fatty acids (VFA) were < 80 mmol l-1 throughout, and fell to <40 mmol l-1 on the weed-free plots in the latter stages of the experiment. Mean rumen ammonia levels, which were < 100 mg N l-1 in unsupplemented sheep, were generally increased by urea supplements, and by grazing weedy stubbles. Responses to supplementation are discussed in terms of the quality of the available plant material, the diet selected, the levels of rumen metabolites and the intake of supplements.
Polar forests on the edge of extinction: what does the fossil spore and pollen evidence from East Antarctica say?

Diverse pollen and spore assemblages, spanning the Late Eocene preglacial–glacial transition, have been recovered from Ocean Drilling Program cores from Prydz Bay, East Antarctica. These microfloras are mostly in situ and provide an unparalleled record of terrestrial plant communities growing in Antarctica during the earliest stages of ice-cap formation. The evidence provides a basis for assessing the phytogeographic relationships of the Antarctic floras with other high-latitude floras in the southern hemisphere, including possible migration routes for some taxa. Preliminary studies (Macphail and Truswell 2004a) suggested the Late Eocene vegetation at Prydz Bay was floristically impoverished rainforest scrub, similar to Nothofagus–gymnosperm communities found near the climatic treeline in Patagonia and Tasmania. Re-evaluation of the microfloras indicates the diversity of shrubs, especially Proteaceae, was underestimated and the Late Eocene vegetation was a mosaic of dwarfed (krumholtz) trees, scleromorphic shrubs and wetland herbs, analogous to the taiga found in the transition zone between the boreal conifer forest and tundra biomes across the Arctic Circle. Microfloras similar to although much less diverse than the Prydz Bay assemblages occur in coreholes from the Ross Sea region on the opposite side of Antarctica. Interpretation of the latter is complicated by reworking and low yields but the combined evidence points to the collapse of taller woody ecosystems during the Eocene–Oligocene transition and their replacement by tundra-like or fell-field vegetation during the Oligocene and Neogene. This temperature-forced regression seems to have been broadly synchronous across the continent. The high-palaeolatitude location (~70°S) means that the Prydz Bay flora was adapted to several months of winter darkness and short-summer growing seasons. The nearest living relatives of identifiable woody taxa suggest year-round high humidity, with an annual precipitation between ~1200 and 1500 mm. Palaeotemperatures are more difficult to quantify although the inferred humid microtherm climate is consistent with mean annual temperatures less than 12°C and freezing winters.
Actin Colocalization with Metaphase Chromosomes of the Second Meiosis in Ovulated Mouse Oocytes

Functional interrelation of nuclear actin with transcriptional active chromatin in the interphase nucleus was reliably established in numerous experiments, but the relationship between actin and transcriptional silent chromatin is still unclear. We examined localization area of the second meiotic division metaphase plate in ovulated mouse oocytes with the aim to study the possibility of actin-chromatin colocalization and uncovering the distribution patterns of different functional forms of actin near the metaphase chromosomes. Confocal microscopy and probes for actin that are distinguished from each other by the mechanism of actin binding (TRITC-phalloidin, fluorescent DNase-I, and antibodies against fragment of C-terminal and fragment of N-terminal domain of actin) were used for actin visualization. Despite the fact that TRITC-phalloidin could not detect F-actin in the area of metaphase plate, oocytes staining with antibody against fragment of the actin N-terminal domain demonstrates the presence near the metaphase chromosomes of some spindle-like structure composed of actin filaments. Among all used probes for actin, only the antibody against fragment of the C-terminal domain detected accurate actin colocalization with metaphase chromosomes. We conclude that this antibody labeled noncanonical form of the nuclear actin existing in long-term association with highly condensed chromatin.
INFLUENCE DE LA FRÉQUENCE DES TRAITES ET DES TÉTÉES SUR LA PRODUCTION LAITIÈRE DES BREBIS PRÉALPES DU SUD

on prend en considération les valeurs enregistrées sur l’ensemble du carré latin). Inversement le passage à des fréquences supérieures entraîne des gains relativement limités (12 à 15 p. 100 entre le traitement 2/jour et 3/jour). La différence de production obtenue entre traites et 2 tétées permet d’expliquer pour une grande part la perte de production laitière habituellement constatée au moment du sevrage.
Serum and urinary hormones during pregnancy and the peri- and postpartum period in an Asian elephant (Elephas, maximus)

Blood and urine samples were collected weekly from an Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) for 10 months before conception, throughout pregnancy, and for 10 months after parturition. Additional daily samples were collected for 41 days before through 10 days after parturition to define endocrine events during the peripartum period. During gestation, serum progesterone concentrations increased gradually and, after ∼13 weeks, were higher (P < 0.05) than those observed during the nonpregnant luteal phase. Concentrations peaked at ∼12 months of gestation, gradually declined during the last month, and then decreased sharply to nondetectable levels 2 days before parturition. A 12 week lactational anestrus was observed before cyclicity resumed. The urinary profile of progestagen excretion paralleled that of circulating progesterone (r = 0.79; P < 0.05); however, radioimmunoassay of HPLC-separated fractions of urinary eluates indicated that this immunoactivity was not associated with native progesterone. After remaining basal through the first 16 weeks of gestation, serum prolactin concentrations increased to 100-fold about midterm and remained elevated until after parturition. Neither serum nor urinary cortisol concentrations were altered during pregnancy, but both increased markedly the day after parturition and remained elevated above prepartum levels for several weeks thereafter. These data indicate that analysis of serum prolactin can confirm pregnancy in the Asian elephant after ∼4 months of gestation and that daily monitoring of serum or urinary progestagens is useful for predicting parturition. © 1995 Wiley-Liss, Inc.1
Dw/LD-related molecular polymorphism of DR4 β-chains

The results of this study demonstrate the existence of molecular heterogeneity (polymorphism) within DR β-chains isolated from a single serologically defined DR phenotype, DR4. The data are consistent with the possibility that this polymorphism is related to the Dw/LD phenotype as defined with the cellular reagents, homozygous typing cells.
Lambda-Cyhalothrin induced hepato-nephro toxicity potentials and post treatment recovery in 
Clarias garipinus

This evaluates the 28-day toxicity and 7-day post treatment effect of LCT on the behaviour, liver and kidney of Clarias gariepinus. Prior to the experiment, fishes were acclimatized for two weeks. 120 fishes of standard length (SL) / weight (W) 10-12 cm, 8 - 17 g were used for median lethal concentration (LC50) test and 120 fishes of SL / W 16 - 40 cm, 200 - 250 g were used for the behavioural, hepato - nephrotoxicity and 7-day post treatment tests. The behavioural response of C. gariepinus upon exposure to LCT was observed from 24 to 96 h. The experiment had four treatments with LCT concentrations of 0.00, 2.5 x 10-4 µg/L, 5.0 x 10-4 µg/L and 6.25 x 10-4 µg/L and 30 fishes per treatment in triplicates for 28 days. In days 1, 7, 14, 21 and 28 of treatment and 7 days after treatment, fishes were brought out for blood samples collected through caudal alteration for liver and kidney marker enzymes tests (alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), creatinine and urea) using standard methods. There was a concentration dependent increase in faster swimming movement, hyperactivity, jerky movement, gulping of air, repeated closing and opening of the mouth and percentage mortality of C. gariepinus exposed to LCT. ALT, AST, ALP, creatinine (CR) and urea levels showed concentration and duration significant increased (p < 0.05) while total protein significantly decreased (p < 0.05) compared with controls. After 7 days of depuration, ALT, AST, CR and total protein were not different from the control. This study has demonstrated that LCT caused hepato-nephrotoxicity in C. gariepinus. The severity of LCT hepato-nephro in C. gariepinus toxicity was evident in this studies because ALP and urea levels did not return to normal after 7 days of depuration. Key words: Liver enzymes, kidney enzymes, toxicity, lambda-cyhalothrin,behavioural responses, Clarias gariepinus.
THE SEASONAL DECLINE IN TREE SWALLOW CLUTCH SIZE: PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSTRAINT OR STRATEGIC ADJUSTMENT?'

The seasonal decline in clutch size has been explained as being due to either: (1) a constraining effect of female condition on both laying date and clutch size; or (2) a seasonal decline in the prospects of chick recruitment, leading to a strategic decrease in clutch size with laying date. In an effort to shed light on this area of disagreement, we analyzed the physiological condition (as measured by body mass, breast muscle thickness, and fat stores) and body size (as measured by wing and head lengths) of 184 female Tree Swallows (Tachycineta bicolor) nesting near Ithaca, New York in 1993, 1994, and 1995, and related their condition to their laying date and clutch size. Through multiple regressions, we found that female age and wing length were the only significant predictors of laying date and that female age and laying date were the only significant predictors of clutch size. Thus, when the effects of laying date were held constant, there was no detectable effect of condition on clutch size in this species. This result is inconsistent with the constraining- condition hypothesis, and it suggests that the seasonal decline of clutch size in Tree Swal- lows is most appropriately seen as a strategic adjustment by the female to varying prospects for her offspring. The lack of evolution in laying date in at least the Tree Swallow remains a paradox.
Comparative qualitative phytochemical analysis of oil, juice and dry forms of garlic (Allium sativum) and different varieties of onions (Allium cepa) consumed in Makurdi metropolis

The qualitative phytochemical analysis of oil, juice and dry forms of garlic and three species of onions (red, brown and white onions) was investigated. Samples of fresh and dried garlic, red, brown and white onions were prepared and analyzed. All the samples were analyzed for the presence of phytochemicals which include saponins, flavonoids, phenols, tannins, triterpenoids, cardiac glycosides, steroids and alkaloids. Results of the juice samples showed that garlic has the lowest phytochemical content while red and brown onions recorded the highest and similar phytochemical contents. All the samples gave positive results for saponins and cardiac glycosides. For the dry samples, garlic had the lowest phytochemicals while the red and brown onions had the highest. The oil extracts of garlic and white onions had lower phyto-nutrients while red and brown species still possessed higher phyto-nutrients with steroids and saponins present in all samples. This study concludes that brown onions has the highest phytonutrients in all forms and are recommended as the most preferred option in health and disease. Key words: Flavonoid, tannins, saponin,phytochemical, onions, garlic, Makurdi
Sun Safe Partners Online: Pilot Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Background Harnessing supportive influences in close relationships is an innovative and potentially effective strategy to improve sun protection behaviors. Objective This pilot randomized controlled clinical trial evaluates the feasibility and impact of Sun Safe Partners Online, a web-based, couples-focused intervention to improve sun protection behavior. Methods A total of 75 couples reporting suboptimal levels of sun protection recruited from Facebook advertisements were randomized to receive a web-based intervention called Sun Safe Partners Online or a Generic Online Sun Safety Information intervention. Sun Safe Partners Online had 4 individual-focused modules and 4 couples-focused modules. Feasibility was assessed by study enrollment, engagement, follow-up survey completion, and intervention evaluation. Participants completed baseline and a 1-month postintervention survey assessing sun protection and exposure, along with individual and relationship attitudes about the importance of sun protection. Results Using Facebook as a recruitment strategy resulted in rapid enrollment and higher acceptance than for the prior telephone and print trial. The follow-up survey completion was higher in the Generic Online condition (100%) than in the Sun Safe Partners Online condition (87.2%). Engagement in Sun Safe Partners Online was high, with more than two-thirds of participants completing all modules. Evaluations of Sun Safe Partners Online content and features as well as ease of navigation were excellent. Sun Safe Partners Online showed small effects on sun protection behaviors and sun exposure on weekends compared with the Generic Online intervention and moderate effect size increases in the Sun Safe Partners Online condition. Conclusions This study uses a novel approach to facilitate engagement in sun protection by harnessing the influence of relationships among spouses and cohabiting partners. A couples-focused intervention may hold promise as a means to improve sun protection behaviors beyond interventions focused solely on individuals by leveraging the concern, collaboration, and support among intimate partners and addressing relationship-based barriers to sun protection. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04549675; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04549675
Asexual Reproduction in Anthopleura Elegantissima (Anthozoa: Actiniaria): Seasonality and Spatial Extent of Clones

The sea anemone Anthopleura elegantissima (Brandt) forms clonal aggregations in the field by binary longitudinal fission. The fission process leaves a noticeable scar which develops body—wall adhesive verrucae and returns to normal appearance over a month or more. The incidence of new division scars (without verrucae) and that of old scars (with developing verrucae) were used to examine the seasonality of the division process at Cattle Point, San Juan Island, Washington State, USA. Divisions can occur at any time of year but are most frequent during August to February. Body size increased over the spring and summer (April—August) and decreased over the fall and winter (September—March) in population samples and in monitored experimental clones. Frequency of division was positively correlated with a seasonal decrease of anemone basal diameter in the field. Division was least common during the period of rapid individual growth in the spring and early summer. When compared at the annual peak of body size it was the larger individuals that went on to divide over the fall and winter. Agonistic interactions (acrorhagial response, Francis 1973b) were used to examine the spatial extent of clonal aggregations at three field sites. Single clones were often discontinuous and were distributed over areas up to 100 m2. Clone size increased from exposed to protected locations and from exposed (convex) to protected (concave) microhabitat.
A Review on Solid Dispersion and Carriers Used Therein for Solubility Enhancement of Poorly Water Soluble Drugs

A large number of hydrophilic and hydrophobic carriers in pharmaceutical excipients are available today which are used for formulation of solid dispersions. Depending on nature of carriers the immediate release solid dispersions and/or controlled release solid dispersions can be formulated. Initially crystalline carriers were used which are transformed into amorphous solid dispersions with enhanced properties. The carriers used previously were mostly synthetic one. Recent trend towards the use of natural carriers have replaced the use of synthetic carriers. This review is the overview of various synthetic, natural, semisynthetic, modified natural hydrophilic carriers used for formulation of solid dispersions.
Effect of Phosphorus and Nitrogen Fertilization on Sunflower (Helianthus annus L.) Nitrogen Uptake and Yield

Little is known about the effect of combined phosphorus and nitrogen (P-N) fertilization on the N requirement of sunflower (Helianthus annus L.). This study was carried out to evaluate the effects of varying levels of P and N, as well as the interaction P × N, on the N uptake, yield and N apparent utilization efficiency under field conditions. Split-plot design experiments were conducted in the mid-western Pampas in Argentina. Four levels of N (0, 46, 92 and 138 kg N ha−1) and three levels of P (0, 12 and 40 kg P ha−1) were applied to two Typic Hapludolls over two growing seasons (1997–98 and 1998–99). N uptake and soil N-NO3 contents were determined at the V7, R5 and R9 growth stages. The sunflower yield ranged from 2.5 to 5.0 Mg ha−1. The total N requirement was around 45 kg N Mg−1 grain, and this result suggests that it is not necessary to use different N requirements (parameter b) for fertilized crops when a yield response is expected. To achieve a 100 % yield maximum a N supply (soil plus fertilizer) of 181 kg N ha−1 at P40 was needed. However, at P0, the highest yield was about 80 % of the maximum yield with a N supply (soil plus fertilizer) of 164 kg N ha−1. P application increased the apparent use efficiency of the supplied N.
Hot-Stove Effects: The Impact of CEO Past Corporate Experiences on Dividend Policy

Abstract The personal traits of chief executive officers (CEOs) have been found to influence corporate policy decisions. We examine the impact of CEO past corporate distress experiences on payout policy. CEOs who have experienced a distress event in their career, while working in a non-CEO position at a different firm, subsequently alter corporate payout policy once in the CEO position. They are less likely to pay dividends and repurchase shares, pay out lower levels of dividends, and are less likely to increase dividends. They further exhibit preference toward repurchases. Overall, we report that experience-driven conservatism affects payout policy, a novel finding in the literature.
Gender studies in the Tempos e Espaços em Educação Journal: a systematic review

In this article we carried out a systematic review of the specific literature on gender, published in Tempos e Espaços em Educação Journal between 2014 and 2019. The emphasis was on the methodological process that produced the different results found in the studies, based on the methodology of systematic review. Based on the selection of variables and inclusion/exclusion criteria, it was found that the specific gender literature published in Tempos e Espaços em Educação Journal suggests a significant expansion in the scientific production of gender studies, contributing to the destabilization of norms, classifications and hierarchies in the field of Education.
Post-Fundamentals Drift in Stock Prices: A Machine-Learning Approach

Deviations of accounting fundamentals from their preceding moving averages forecast drifts in stock prices. Comprehensive machine-learning measures based on such deviations yield annualized alphas that exceed 18% (8%) for equal- (value-) weighted portfolios. The return predictability goes beyond momentum, 52-week highs, profitability, and other prominent anomalies. The profitability applies strongly to the long-leg and survives value-weighting and excluding microcaps. We provide evidence that the predictability arises because investors underreact to deviations from prevailing fundamental anchors.