Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The effect of seed treatments on wireworm (Elateridae) performance, damages and yield traits of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

Sunflower seed treatments are inevitable measure that ensures protection from soildwelling insects and pathogens at the first stages of plant development. Due to the ban of neonicotinoid based insecticides for the sunflower seed treatments, new registered preparations are put to test. The aim of this work was to assess the efficacy of currently registered insecticides against the wireworms (observed in field emergence and percent of damaged plants) and their effect on yield traits (yield, oil content and 1, 000-seed weight) of the sunflower hybrids (Sumo 2 OR, Oliva and Novak) in comparison to previously used neonicotinoids. Seeds were treated with different pesticidal combinations: metalaxyl-m, metalaxyl-m + bifenthrine, metalaxylm + thiacloprid, metalaxyl-m + thiametoxam, and metalaxyl-m + imidacloprid. Twoway ANOVA and Duncan’s multiple range tests were performed. Field emergence was not influenced by the treatment. Sumo 2 OR and Oliva emergence did not differ significantly among the treatments (78.3-88.3%; 83.0-91.3%, respectively), but for Novak it was significantly lower (79.3%) when treated with metalaxyl-m. The lowest percent of damaged plants was in the treatment with metalaxyl-m + thiametoxam (1.1-2.4%). However, it did not differ significantly among other treatments (2.4-3.9%), regardless on the hybrid. Novak had the highest average yield (3,938.1 kg*ha-1), followed by Sumo 2 OR (3,566.1 kg*ha-1), and Oliva (3,199.8 kg*ha-1), regardless on the applied seed treatments. The highest 1,000-seed weight was measured for Oliva. Given indicates that currently registered insecticides for the seed treatment of sunflower, such as Sonido and Semafor, can be adequate substitute to the banned neonicotinoids like Cruiser and Gaucho.
Impacts of implementing geogebra on eleventh grade student’s learning of Euclidean Geometry

The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficiency of applying GeoGebra software as a teaching tool to enhance high poverty, rural grade 11 students’ understanding of Euclidean geometry circle theorems. The experimental group received instruction on how to use, make simple constructions, and measure elements in GeoGebra. The control group was taught in a traditional lecture method. Using a quantitative research design, the findings indicated that the use of GeoGebra had a statistically significant effect on the students’ ability to correctly complete problems regarding some circle geometry theorems. Additionally, using a Likert scored questionnaire, students demonstrated that they valued the use of GeoGebra and appreciated this learning innovation. Altogether, students who interacted with GeoGebra were highly engaged in the learning processes and actively collaborated with other students rather than remaining passive learners. The students who participated in the study evaluated GeoGebra as an appropriate tool to assist them in the learning of mathematics.
A comparative analysis of the antecedents and consequences of employee satisfaction for urban and rural healthcare workers in KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa

Orientation: The South African healthcare industry is facing significant challenges to retain quality healthcare professionals to deliver services in rural areas. Research purpose: The main purpose of this study was to compare the antecedents and consequences of employee satisfaction for healthcare professionals in urban and rural areas to establish if there are distinguishing factors that can better inform human resource (HR) management to improve job satisfaction and service delivery. KwaZulu-Natal province was chosen because of its number and proximity of rural and urban healthcare facilities. Motivation for the study: A holistic perspective, focusing on both urban and rural South African settings, on how the healthcare sector can retain healthcare workers through employee satisfaction and service delivery is lacking. Research approach/design and method: The research design for the study is a mixed-method sequential design. A quantitative survey using a structured questionnaire inclusive of the constructs such as work environment, work satisfaction, job satisfaction, employee retention and service quality was administered to a sample of urban and rural healthcare professionals in KwaZulu-Natal ( N = 405). In addition, the researchers conducted three focus group discussions ( N = 28). Main findings: The quantitative results showed that urban and rural sample groups differed significantly in terms of their satisfaction with work duties, compensation, career development, service delivery and turnover intentions. Communalism was found to play a major role in retention and quality of service delivery of healthcare professionals in rural settings. Practical/managerial implications: The findings of this study require from management to understand the differential factors between urban and rural settings in service quality and staff retention. Human resource practitioners are encouraged to understand the differentiators of job satisfaction and service delivery in an urban and rural context and develop conducive work environments that allow healthcare workers to execute their tasks effectively. Contribution/value-add: This study provides a unique perspective of the antecedents and outcomes of employee satisfaction for both urban and rural healthcare sector workers and indicates that context is important.
Resolution of the Wicksell's equation by Minimum Distance Estimation

The estimation of the grain size in granular materials is usually performed by 2D observations. Unfolding the grain size distribution from apparent 2D sizes is commonly referred as the corpuscle problem. For spherical particles, the distribution of the apparent size can be related to that of the actual size thanks to the Wicksell’s equation. The Saltikov method, which is based on Wicksell’s equation, is the most widely used method for resolving corpuscle problems. This method is recursive and works on the finite histogram of the grain size. In this paper, we propose an algorithm based on a minimizing procedure to numerically solve the Wicksell’s equation, assuming a parametric model for the distribution (e.g. lognormal distribution). This algorithm is applied on real material and the results are compared to those found using Saltikov or Saltikov-based stereology techniques. A criterion is proposed for choosing the number of bins in the Saltikov method. The accuracy of the proposed algorithm, depending on the sample size, is studied.
Cost in video-assisted thoracic surgery versus robotic-assisted thoracic surgery for lung cancer: should we focus on other metrics?

Historically, pulmonary resections for lung cancer have been done in an open fashion. With the adoption of VATS, incisions became smaller but challenges such as cost, safety, and quality of resection became the center of the discussion. However, now we have extensive evidence of the benefit of minimally invasive approaches. With the introduction of robotic-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS), the discussion has gone back to cost as the main driver. This increased robotic cost has been evaluated by multiple studies without a general consensus, given the varying definitions of cost. Medical institutions and health systems will never share the details of what those technologies cost, which makes comparisons not truly significant. In this article, we analyzed the pros and cons of RATS versus VATS and tried to answer if cost is the adequate metric when comparing both techniques.
Mother’s baby, father’s maybe: the occurrence and frequency of multiple paternity in the European wild boar

Background: Multiple paternity (i.e. when the litter of a pregnant female is fertilized by more than one male) is common in a variety of animal taxa, including several ungulate species. It is generally believed that dominant males of European wild boar (Sus scrofa) monopolize several females, suggesting that multiple paternity is a rare phenomenon in this species. However, recent studies from different populations across Europe suggest that multiple paternity occurs more often in wild boar than had previously been assumed. However, previous studies were based on small sample sizes or a background of very strong hunting pressure on males. Aim: Clarify the number and frequency of multiple paternities in European wild boar under moderate and balanced hunting conditions. Method: We analysed eight highly polymorphic microsatellite markers in the embryonic and uterine tissues of 35 gestating female wild boars from different but nearby hunting grounds in Lower Saxony (Germany). Then, we visually reconstructed the putative paternal genotypes. We calculated the frequency of occurrence of multiple paternity using a variety of software packages. Results: Almost 23% (8 of 35 the uteri) of the embryonic genotypes suggested at least two different sires. A minimum of 45 different fathers had to have been involved. In fact, due to hidden incidences where both parents carried the same alleles, maximum likelihood calculations suggested an even higher rate of multiple paternity.
Economic policy uncertainty and tourism: evidence from the heterogeneous panel

ABSTRACT In this paper, we examine whether tourism predicts economic policy uncertainty or not in three regions of America, Europe, and Asia-pacific, using annual frequency panel data that consist of 12 countries in a multivariate Granger causality model that incorporates economic growth as an additional variable over the periods 1995–2016. Using the panel Granger causality method as advanced by Emirmahmutoglu and Kose [(2011). Testing for Granger causality in heterogeneous mixed panels. Economic Modelling, 28(3), 870–876. ] that produces country-specific Granger causality test statistic and also controlled for heterogeneity in panel data, we found two-way causality relationship between ITAs and EPU in France, Ireland and United State, and one-way causality relationship from ITAs to EPU in Brazil, Canada, China and Germany and neutrality hypothesis in Chile, Japan, South Korea, Russia and Sweden, respectively. These results suggest tourism-economic policy uncertainty led-hypothesis and economic policy uncertainty-tourism led hypothesis with worthy policy implications for tourism destinations across the world.
MOTOR DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

The aim of this study was to determine the level of motor development of children with visual impairment and comparison with peers of typical development. The research sample consisted of a total of 135 children with visual impairment and children with typical development, 7-10 years old, of both sexes. The Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, 2nd edition was used to estimate motor development. The methods of descriptive statistics, as well as the T-test of independent samples, and the Hi square test were used in statistical processing of the obtained data. The results of the study had shown that the level of motor development of the subjects with visual impairment was below and well below the average for their age. Typical development subjects are mostly within the average norms
Indium sulfide thin films deposited by chemical spray of aqueous and alcoholic solutions

In2S3 films were grown by pneumatic chemical spray method using aqueous and alcoholic solutions containing InCl3 and SC(NH2)2 at molar ratios of [In]/[S]=1/3 and 1/6. Films were deposited onto preheated glass sheets in air at heater (molten Sn bath) temperatures of 250 and 330 °C. Films were characterized by means of XRD, SEM, UV-VIS spectra and XPS. β-In2S3 films were formed independent of the technological variables. The films from aqueous solutions are highly orientated along (0 0 12) plane parallel to the substrate, with Eg of 2.2-2.3 eV (indirect transitions). Spray of alcoholic solutions results in thinner but more compact films with reduced (0 0 12) orientation, Eg of ca. 2.0 eV, and no chlorine contamination when deposited at 330 °C. According to XPS, the films have uniform concentration of the elements through the film thickness, spray of sulfur-rich solutions ([In]/[S]=1/6) results in the films with lower oxygen content. © 2009 Published by Elsevier B.V.
Trend Analysis of Vesico-vaginal Fistula among Attendee’s in Fistula Centres in Kano State, Nigeria

A study on the trend analysis of VVF among attendee’s in fistula centers, Kano State, Nigeria was carried out using ten (10) years hospital records. Results showed three peaks in prevalence in year 2010 (73.8%), 2015 (77.2%) and 2017 (59.3%). The highest peak was in the year 2015 while the lowest prevalence occurred in 2014 (46.0%). Overall, there is a decline in prevalence for the ten years studied. It was observed in this study that most of the patients reside in the rural area of the state, where lack of access to appropriate emergency obstetric care and strong hold to traditional practice is obtained. Therefore, there is need to expand the current strategies employed in the fight against VVF to include initiating a men-targeted programme to enlighten and educate men, especially those living in rural areas on the need to allow their women access to medical care during pregnancy to avoid complications that could result to Vesico-vaginal fistula. Original Research Article Ugochi et al.; JAMMR, 31(9): 1-10, 2019; Article no.JAMMR. 53152 2
Nutritional Composition of Little Millet Flour

Modern man is facing a large number of dreadful diseases and disorders which were not known even known to ancient man. Dietary patterns were solely responsible for this ruinous situation. Hence replacement of empty calorie foods with nutritious grainsMillets helps to reduce the dual burden of malnutrition and also prevents and manages modern metabolic disorders. Hence the present study focuses on the evaluation of the nutritional composition of Little millet flour. Proximate and dietary fibre of flour was evaluated by the standard procedures of AOAC. The moisture content was 9.75 ± 0.07%, protein was 8.42 ± 0.27%, fatwas 2.10 ± 0.99%, ash was 1.75 ± 0.10%, energy was 351.65 ± 1.1 K. Cal, carbohydrate was 74.75 ± 0.36%, crude fibre was 3.20 ± 0.15% and dietary fiber was 12.51± 0.31%. Hence, it is suggestive that diversification of diet with little millet-based products would help to achieve food and nutritional security effectively and economically.
Effects of Supplementing Layer Hen Diet with Red Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) Powder as Natural Yolk Colourant on Laying Performance, Pigmentation of Yolk, Egg Quality and Serum Immunoglobulin Levels

Bu calisma yumurtaci tavuklarin rasyonuna dogal sari renklendiricisi olarak kirmizibiber ( Capsicum annuum L. ) tozu ilavesinin yumurtlama performansi, sari pigmentasyonu, yumurta kalitesi ve serum immunoglobulin duzeyleri uzerine etkilerinin belirlenmesi amaciyla yurutulmustur. Calismada 78 haftalik yasta toplam 160 adet Super Nick Chick beyaz yumurtaci tavuk kullanilarak dort deneme grubu olusturulmustur: kontrol (ticari rasyon), sirasiyla %0,5, %1,0 ve %1,5 duzeyinde kirmizibiber tozu ilave edilen 1.doz, 2. doz ve 3. doz gruplari. Calismada, 2. ve 3. doz gruplarinda yumurta verimi ve yumurta kutlesinin daha yuksek ve yemden yararlanma oranininsa daha iyi oldugu gozlenmistir. 2. ve 3. doz gruplarinda linear olarak sari orani daha dusuk, albumin orani ise daha yuksektir. Yumurta sari renginin 3. doz grubunda 13,2 Roche sari rengi ve 18.8 kirmizilik degeri ile en koyu tona sahip oldugu tespit edilmistir. Serum IgG duzeyinin 1. ve 3. doz gruplarindaki tavuklarda daha yuksek oldugu saptanmistir. Sonuc olarak, yumurtlama performansi, kalite parametreleri, sari pigmentasyonu ve immunite uzerine olumlu etkilerinden dolayi, kirmiz biber sari pigmentasyonu icin dogal bir kaynak olarak onerilebilir.
Association between Particulate Matter Exposure and Short-term Prognosis in Patients with Pneumonia

ABSTRACT Particulate matter (PM) and other air pollutants are reportedly associated with both lung and systemic inflammation; however, an association between air pollutants and pneumonia outcomes has not been well established. Therefore, we evaluated the effect of air pollutants on the short-term outcomes of emergency department patients with pneumonia. We collected data on PM2.5 (aerodynamic diameter 17 years who had visited the emergency department with a principal diagnosis of pneumonia. In-hospital mortality and the association of air pollutant exposure with the need for invasive respiratory and/or vasopressor support (IRVS) within 72 h were evaluated. Interquartile range (IQR) increments of PM2.5 and PM10 were associated with an increased IRVS risk with odds ratios (ORs) of 1.211 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.031–1.419) and 1.194 (95% CI, 1.020–1.394) on lag 1, respectively, and per-IQR increments of NO2 were associated with an increased IRVS risk with an OR of 1.146 (95% CI, 1.004–1.308) on lag 2. IQR increments of PM2.5 and NO2 were associated with an increased in-hospital mortality risk with ORs of 1.202 (95% CI, 1.100–1.429) and 1.175 (95% CI, 1.014–1.360), respectively. During the warm season, IQR increments of PM2.5, PM10, and NO2 corresponded with an increased IRVS risk, with ORs of 1.333 (95% CI, 1.078–1.644), 1.348 (95% CI, 1.090–1.665), and 1.321 (95% CI, 1.101–1.585), respectively. For patients with pneumonia, PM2.5, PM10, and NO2 exposures were risk factors for a poor prognosis. Exposure effects appeared to be greater during the warm season. Regulations focused on PM2.5, PM10, and NO2 levels should be considered to improve patient outcomes.
Factors Affecting Executive Compensation

Executive managers represent the smallest percentage of employees in a business organization, but also the most important. An ideal executive compensation strategy ensures retaining and attracting the best talents, while minimizing the fluctuations. Executive compensation consists of basic pay, short and long-term incentives, benefits and perquisites. Since the 1970s, executive compensation started and continued to grow exponentially. The compensation ratio between executive manager and average employee has increased year by year. For these reasons, special attention of the scientific and general public is paid to the executive compensation, and to the factors affecting its level and structure. The paper provides an overview of factors that may influence the executive compensation, while seeking to determine the executive compensation strategy design, that supports the long-term business objectives. The paper analyzes the effect of organizational size, growth opportunities and risk, ownership and capital structure, as well as manager age, on the level and structure of executive compensation.
Abstract P4-14-13: Pertuzumab (P) use in first-line HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (mBC) in US community oncology practices: Treatment patterns and outcomes

Background : Pertuzumab was FDA-approved in 6/2012 for use in first-line in combination with trastuzumab (H) and docetaxel for patients (pts) with HER2-positive mBC. This retrospective study investigated the clinical characteristics, treatment patterns, safety, and outcomes for pts with HER2-positive mBC who received a P-containing regimen in first-line in US community oncology practices. Methods : This study utilized iKnowMed electronic health records, Claims Data Warehouse, and Social Security Death Index. Pts with HER2-positive mBC, who received a P-containing regimen between 6/2012 and 6/2014 and were followed through 12/2014, had ≥2 visits within the McKesson Specialty Health/US Oncology Network, and were not on clinical trials during the study period, were eligible. Results: Of the 322 pts who received a P-containing regimen in the first-line setting, 25% were ≥65 years of age, 63% were post-menopausal, 61% had hormone receptor-positive mBC, 84% had a performance status of 0 or 1, and 76% had a Charlson Comorbidities Index of 0. Twenty-one percent of pts had 1 site of metastasis noted, 32% had 2 sites, and 47% had 3 or more sites. Pts with de novo mBC made up 40% of this cohort. Of the pts with recurrent mBC, over 60% received H in the early-stage BC setting. In the first-line mBC setting, 93% of the 322 pts received H+P+taxane, and 7% received H+P with other chemotherapy agent(s). Common adverse events reported included: fatigue (49%), diarrhea (44%), nausea (33%), peripheral neuropathy (33%), neutropenia (24%), and rash (22%). Further analyses including outcomes of these 322 pts will be presented. Conclusions : First-line P was given in combination with H and chemotherapy agent(s) (93% taxane). No new safety signals were observed. More details on the clinical characteristics, specific treatment patterns, and safety will be presented, along with the progression-free survival of these pts receiving first-line P-containing therapy in a real-world setting. Citation Format: Robert N, Goertz H-P, Asmar L, Tseng W-Y, Jiao X, Portera C, Yoo B, Patt D, Antao V. Pertuzumab (P) use in first-line HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (mBC) in US community oncology practices: Treatment patterns and outcomes. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth Annual CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium: 2015 Dec 8-12; San Antonio, TX. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2016;76(4 Suppl):Abstract nr P4-14-13.
Effects of Early-Life Stress on AMPA Receptors in the Auditory Cortex

Critical period (CP) plasticity in the auditory cortex (A1) is critical for functional brain development and cognitive function. Impaired A1 development during the CP has been implicated in neurological disorders of learning and memory. Here, we explored the effects of early-life stress (ELS) on α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptor (AMPAR) functioning during this CP. ELS was induced at P3-15 in a c-Fos based transgenic mouse model. Using whole-cell patch-clamp recordings, we recorded pyramidal cells in A1 to measure AMPAR function. We found that AMPAR functional maturation is highly correlated to the opening of the A1 CP during normal development. We further identified that ELS selectively activated a subpopulation of A1 pyramidal neurons as evidenced by selective activity-dependent green fluorescent protein tagging. We observed that ELS activated neurons showed enhanced AMPAR functioning compared to non-activated neurons. These results provide a potential synaptic mechanism following exposure to a stressor during a CP of neurodevelopment.
MOTHER’S FEEDING PRACTICE IN PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR CHILDREN

Improper feeding practice in children is one of the causes of nutritional problems in developing countries. This case causes 1.5 million children to die. Feeding practice is a behavior to control the types and the amount of food for children. This study aimed to identify the mother feeding practice to children in the provision of nutrition in a PAUD at Jatinangor sub-district. This study used a descriptive quantitative approach. The population in this study were mothers who had children aged 3-6 years, respondents were chosen using total sampling technique. There were 55 respondents in this study. Data collection used a CFPQ questionnaire (Comprehensive Feeding Practice Questionnaire) to identify the mother's feeding practice. Data were analyzed using the 75 percentile value of the total score of the questionnaire. Data is presented using frequency distribution. The result showed that 39 (70.9%) mothers had poor feeding practice and 16 (29.1%) mother had good feeding practice. These results illustrate that mother feeding practice is still not appropriate in fulfilling nutrition for children. Nurses as a health worker are expected to improve mothers’ knowledge regarding how to apply good and balanced food that appropriate with children's need.Keywords: Children, feeding practice, nutritional status of children.