Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Wind Drifting vs. Pulsating Swimming Jellyfish: Respiratory Metabolism and Composition Differences in Physalis physalis, Velella velella, Aurelia aurita, and Pelagia noctiluca

Physalia physalis and Velella velella, are among the few marine organisms that harness the wind for their locomotion, whereas other cnidarian jellyfish make use of their pulsating bell-shaped bodies to propel themselves through the seas. We investigate their composition and metabolism compared with two species of pulsating scyphozoan jellyfish, Aurelia aurita and Pelagia noctiluca. Protein (P), lipid (L), carbohydrate (K), and derived energy content (Ec), provided information on the biochemical composition of these species and their relevance as prey. Physiological respiration (R) from oxygen consumption. As well as potential respiration (Φ) from the electron transport system (ETS) activity and the derived respiratory carbon demand (RCD) and heterotrophic energy transformation (HET), allow the comparison of the impact of these two types of propulsion on the metabolism, along with the impact of these organisms as predators. In this study it was found that these hydrozoans depicted a different biochemical composition relative to other gelatinous zooplankton. Lower water content at around 90% was observed, while WM-specific P, L, K, and Ec were higher, showcasing new aspects of these species as prey. The lower R/P in P. physalis and V. velella (1.8 ± 0.7 and 2.9 ± 1.1 μL O2 h–1 mg Prot–1, respectively) and the low R/Φ, around 0.1, indicate lower respiration in wind-driven propulsion compared to pulsation-driven propulsion. Additionally, these results encourage the use and research on enzymatic techniques that are particularly useful for gelatinous research, and the calculation of RCD and HET helps in understanding the physiology and role played by the organisms as predators from carbon and energy perspectives.
Dual Utilization of Lignocellulose Biomass and Glycerol Waste to Produce Fermentable Levoglucosan via Fast Pyrolysis

Glycerol waste was combined with microwave to pretreat lignocellulose before fast pyrolysis. After pretreatment, most alkali and alkaline earth metals (87.9%) and lignin (52.6%) were removed, and a higher crystallinity was obtained. Comparatively, glycerol waste combined with microwave was proven to be more efficient than glycerol with conventional heating. During fast pyrolysis, higher content of levoglucosan in glycerol waste–pretreated products (27.5%) was obtained, compared with those pretreated by pure glycerol (18.8%) and untreated samples (5.8%). Production of fermentative toxic aldehyde and phenol by-products was also inhibited after glycerol waste treatment. Following mechanistic study had validated that microwave in glycerol waste solvent could effectively ameliorate structure and components of lignocellulose while selectively removing lignin. Notably, under the optimal condition, the levoglucosan content in pyrolytic products was enhanced significantly from 5.8% to 32.9%. In short, this study provided an archetype to dually utilize waste resources for ameliorating lignocellulose structure and precisely manipulating complex fast pyrolysis.
Serum Antibody Binding and Cytotoxicity to Pig Cells in Chinese Subjects: Relevance to Clinical Renal Xenotransplantation

Kidney xenotransplantation is expected to contribute to resolving the shortage of kidneys from deceased human donors. Although progress in experimental life-supporting pig renal xenotransplantation has been encouraging, there are still issues to be considered before a clinical trial can be initiated. We attempted to clarify some of these by an in vitro study. Blood was drawn from healthy volunteers (Volunteers, n=20), patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD, n=20) pre-operation (Pre), and on Day 1 (POD 1) and Day 14 (POD 14) after renal allotransplantation, brain-dead organ donors (DBD, n=20), and renal allotransplant recipients who were currently experiencing T cell-mediated rejection (Allo-TCMR, n=20). Serum IgM/IgG binding to, and complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC) of, PBMCs and RBCs from (a) wild-type (WT), (b) α1,3-galactosyltransferase gene-knockout (GTKO), (c) GTKO/beta-1,4-N-acety1 galactosaminyltransferase 2-knockout (GTKO/β4GalNT2KO), (d) GTKO/cytidine monophosphate-N-acetylneuraminic acid hydroxylase-knockout (GTKO/CMAHKO), and (e) GTKO/β4GalNT2KO/CMAHKO/hCD55 (TKO/hCD55) pigs were measured by flow cytometry. We obtained the following results: (i) Serum IgM/IgG binding and CDC in Volunteers were significantly greater to WT, GTKO, and GTKO/β4GalNT2KO PBMCs or RBCs than to GTKO/CMAHKO and TKO/hCD55 cells; (ii) ESRD, DBD, and Allo-TCMR serum antibody binding and CDC to WT pig PBMCs were significantly greater than to GTKO, GTKO/β4GalNT2KO, GTKO/CMAHKO, and TKO/hCD55 cells; (iii) antibody binding to GTKO/CMAHKO pig cells was significantly lower in hemodialysis than peritoneal dialysis patients. (iv) Two of twenty allotransplantation recipients’ serum IgG binding to GTKO pig PBMCs increased on POD14 compared with Pre, but IgG binding to GTKO pig RBCs did not; (v) In all sera, the lowest antibody binding and CDC were to GTKO/CMAHKO and TKO/CD55 pig cells. We conclude (i) CMAHKO in the pig may be critical to the success of clinical pig kidney xenotransplantation, and may be the most important after GTKO, at least in Chinese patients; (ii) subjects with ESRD, or who are immunosuppressed after kidney allotransplantation, and DBD, have lower levels of antibody binding and CDC to genetically-engineered pig cells than do volunteers; (iii) TKO pigs with selected human ‘protective’ transgenes, e.g., CD55, are likely to prove to be the optimal sources of kidneys for clinical xenotransplantation.
Cerebral Ischemic Complications After Surgical Revascularization for Moyamoya Disease: Risk Factors and Development of a Predictive Model Based on Preoperative Nutritional Blood Parameters

Objectives Cerebral ischemic complications are common after revascularization in patients with moyamoya disease (MMD). Risk factors from specific laboratory variables have only been assessed by limited research. This study was to investigate the association between postoperative cerebral ischemia and nutritional blood parameters and examine predictive values of such risk factors in adults. Methods Preoperative demographics and nutritional blood parameters of patients with MMD who received revascularization at our institution from 2012 to 2021 were retrospectively reviewed. Univariate analysis and multivariable logistic regression were used to identify independent risk factors for the onset of postoperative cerebral ischemic complications. Predictive values were tested and a model incorporating these independent risk factors was created using the R program. Area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) was used for testing its discriminability. Results Postoperative cerebral ischemic complications occurred in 32 patients of 100 included procedures. Surgery on the left hemisphere, lower admission modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score, aberrant nutritional parameters including low white blood cell (WBC), and high total cholesterol (TC) were significantly associated with cerebral ischemic complications after revascularization. The intriguing role of WBC might be explained by altered immunomodulation. The AUC of this model with novel nutritional parameters yielded a value of 0.811, presenting better predictive accuracy. Additionally, the model was visualized in the form of a nomogram and translated into a user-friendly calculator to generate individual risk. Conclusions Surgical side, admission mRS score, WBC, and TC were independent risk factors for postoperative cerebral ischemic complications. The model composed of these four parameters was promising to be adopted in clinical practice.
Visual outcomes and complications in infantile cataract surgery: a real - world scenario

Objective To evaluate visual outcomes and complications of infantile cataract surgery through a 1-year follow-up period in a real world scenario. Methods and analysis Prospective observational study evaluating infants with cataract undergoing surgery. Results We analysed 173 eyes of 97 infants (76 bilateral); median age 18.7 weeks, (IQR: 11–33.9 weeks). Toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus and herpes infection was the most common aetiology in both unilateral 10 (47.6%) and bilateral 43 (55.1%) cases, followed by familial and syndromic cases. Fifty-four eyes (29.5%) received primary intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. Seventy-five infants (76%) were less than 6 months of age. At 1-year follow-up, mean log MAR best-corrected visual acuity was 1.00±0.08 and 1.21±0.03 in unilateral and bilateral cases respectively (p=0.012), which was not statistically significant. At 1-year follow-up, pseudophakic(1.09±0.05) eyes had a better mean log MAR visual acuity comparing aphakes(1.24±0.04) clinically but was not statistically significant after the application of Bonferroni correction (p=0.012). The mean myopic shift of −2.9 D±0.39 and −4.53 D±0.55 over 1 year was noted in aphakes and pseudophakes, respectively (p=0.016). Visual axis opacification and glaucoma were the most common complications noted in pseudophakes and aphakes, respectively. Conclusion Primary IOL implantation in selected cases of infantile cataract is a feasible option, particularly in cases when optimal aftercare and refractive rehabilitation of aphakia are not possible.
Genetic Effect Analysis of Quality Fiber Properties in Upland Cotton

Using an additive-dominant genetic model with six upland cotton varieties in complete diallel cross design to analyse the genetic effect of fiber qualities.The results showed that length,fiber strength,colour traits were principal affected by the additive effect of gene and their heritability in the narrow sense were 59.47%,51.68%,51.95% respectively.They arrived at 0.01 level.Analyzing relative hereditary development showed that choosing effect of micronaire,length,strength were better than other traits.Anticipating genetic effect of parents and hybridization sets showed that Belershinuo was the best super quality material among cross parents and 29-1×Belershinuo set was better cross set.
An Empirical Investigation of Remittance Shocks

Aims: The study investigates the impact of remittances shocks on economic growth in Nigeria in the midst of Covid-19. Study Design: This study is design to investigate the shocks effect of remittances on the economic growth in Nigeria in the midst of Covid-19. The analysis is based on monthly data, the period which study intends to cover is 24 months i.e. (2019 m1-2020 m12). Quantitative technique of data analysis is employed due to the nature of the study. The analysis is based on time series econometric modeling that establishes link between the variables of interest and controls for other variables affecting the relationship. Place and Duration of the Study: Nigerian Economy in the midst of Covid-19 from 2019m1 to 2020m12. Methodology: The study employed Structural Vector Autoregressive (SVAR) model. Results: The results revealed that, the shock of remittances on real gross domestic product was found to be positive. Exchange rate has negative effect on real gross domestic product in Nigeria. Foreign direct investment has negative effect on real gross domestic product in Nigeria. The result from impulse response function shows that, the shock of remittances to real GDP in the midst of to Covid-19 pandemic has impacted positively. The Granger causality test shows that remittances granger cause real gross domestic product and real gross product granger cause remittances in Nigeria. Exchange rate granger cause real gross domestic product and real gross product granger Original Research Article Salisu et al.; AJEBA, 22(4): 23-49, 2022; Article no.AJEBA. 81653 24 cause exchange rate in Nigeria. Foreign direct investment granger cause real gross domestic product and real gross product granger cause foreign direct investment in Nigeria. Conclusions: According to the report, the Nigerian government should give measures to make remittances cheaper because bigger remittance inflows will compensate for any losses incurred as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic, and remittances should be used for both investment and consumption.
The response of Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) to fertilizer, cut interval, establishment period and height of cut

In pot trials, P. purpureum was allowed to establish for 3 or 5 weeks before cutting at 2-, 4- or 6-week intervals and was given annual applications of 0 or 227 kg/ac of a 15:15:15 NPK fertilizer. Cutting every 4 or 6 weeks gave higher DM yields than cutting every 2 weeks and cutting at 10 cm above ground gave higher yields than cutting at 2.5 cm. Application of NPK increased DM yield to 40.4 g/pot compared with 11.4 g/pot for the control given no NPK. CP content decreased with increase in the interval between cuts
Investigation of Extrinsic Finger and Thumb Muscles to Command Individual Digits on a Multi-Functional Artificial Hand

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PATHWAYS TO 40%-EFFICIENT CONCENTRATOR PHOTOVOLTAICS

Multijunction solar cells for terrestrial concentrator applications have reached the point at which the next set of technology improvements are likely to push cell efficiencies over 40%. This paper discusses the semiconductor device research paths being investigated with the aim of reaching this efficiency milestone. Lattice- matched (LM) GaInP/ GaInAs/ Ge 3-junction cells have achieved the highest independently confirmed efficiency for a photovoltaic device, at 39.0% at 236 suns, 25°C under the standard AM1.5D, low-AOD terrestrial spectrum. Lattice-mismatched, or metamorphic (MM), materials offer still higher potential efficiencies, if the crystal quality can be maintained. Theoretical efficiencies well over 50% are possible for a MM GaInP/ 1.17-eV GaInAs/ Ge 3- junction cell limited by radiative recombination at 500 suns. The bandgap - open circuit voltage offset, (Eg/q) - Voc, is used as a valuable theoretical and experimental tool to characterize multijunction cells with subcell bandgaps ranging from 0.7 to 2.1 eV. Experimental results are presented for prototype 6-junction AlGaInP/ GaInP/ AlGaInAs/ GaInAs/ GaInNAs/ Ge cells employing an active ~1.1-eV dilute nitride GaInNAs subcell, with active-area efficiency greater than 23% and over 5.3 V open-circuit voltage under the 1-sun AM0 space spectrum. Such cell designs have theoretical efficiencies under the terrestrial spectrum at 500 suns concentration exceeding 55% efficiency, even for lattice-matched designs. Through a combination of device structure advances under investigation in research groups around the world, the goal of a practical 40%-efficient photovoltaic cell is near.
Sidhawara (An Evaluation of UAJY Learning Management System’s Usability using USE Questionnaire and Eye-tracking) An Evaluation of UAJY Learning Management System’s Usability using USE Questionnaire and Eye-tracking

One of the influential learning resources utilized today is a web-based learning management system. The web-based e-learning usability is influenced by the user interface. In measuring usability, eye-tracking technology can be employed to examine the eye gaze of an individual when looking at a specific point at a certain time. The use of eye-tracking is beneficial in obtaining objective data. This study aims to evaluate the usability of the UAJY Learning Management System (LMS) website interface and examine the user's interaction with the website interface. Thirty-five participants were recruited in a usability testing experiment. Participants were asked to do three tasks related to the use of e-learning features while their eye movements were recorded. The USE Questionnaire and task-related question data were processed using statistical descriptive methods and eye movement data generated into heatmaps. The Usefulness, Ease of Use, Ease of Learn, and Satisfaction aspects of the UAJY LMS gains more than 80% feasibility percentage. Overall results of feasibility categorized the UAJY LMS as Very Feasible. There was no difference found in usability aspects between gender, faculty background, and eye condition groups. Heatmaps results show that navigational elements in the LMS are utilized properly and successfully help participants in performing tasks.
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Red Ginger ( Zingiber officinale var rubrum ) contains flavonoid and polyphenol chemical compounds which are believed to have antibacterial activity. Antibacterial is a substance that can disrupt growth and even kill bacteria by interfering with the metabolism of harmful microbes. The purpose of this study was to study the antibacterial activity of purified extracts of red ginger ( Zingiber officinale var rubrum ) against Staphylococcus aureus . This type of research was an experimental study with a disc diffusion method for Staphylococcus aureus bacteria using seven treatment groups. Positive control used amoxicillin, negative control used DMSO and extract concentration of 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, 2%. Crude extracts and purified red ginger extracts ( Zingiber officinale var rubrum ) obtained yields respectively (15.82
Holistic Postoccupancy Evaluation Framework for Campus Residential Housing Facilities

AbstractThis paper presents a holistic postoccupancy evaluation (POE) framework and its application to a campus residential facility. The development of a framework was based on an extensive review of literature and an identification of a comprehensive set of performance indicators. Multiple evaluation techniques were employed, including the review of existing documents, interviews, walkthroughs, questionnaire surveys, and spot measurements. The importance-satisfaction (IS) matrix was utilized to identify building performance successes and failures. The study shows that occupants are moderately satisfied with their residential environment. Specific issues identified were related to HVAC and lighting systems, among others. The holistic POE framework will help to derive more qualitative feedback in housing evaluation studies for more reliable decision making. This study bridges the research gap for the need for more holistic forms of POE in the facilities management sector. The recommendations provided in t.
Fulfilment of Minimum Acceptable Diet as Dominant Factor in Wasting in Children Aged 6–23 Months in Central Jakarta, Indonesia, 2019

AbstractWasting is a form of acute malnutrition characterized by significant and rapid weight loss resulting from inadequate food intake and infectious diseases. This study was to investigate the factors associated with wasting in children aged 6–23 months and the dominant factor among these. The study followed a cross-sectional study design. A total sample of 261 children was selected using multistage random sampling from 13 integrated healthcare centres in six administrative villages located in three sub-districts of Central Jakarta. Data was collected by measuring body weight and height and questionnaires completed through interviews carried out by trained data collectors. This study shows that the prevalence of wasting in children aged 6–23 months in Central Jakarta is 6.9%. Based on logistic regression analysis, fulfillment Minimum Acceptable Diet (MAD) (OR=3.2 90% CI 1.1-9.5) was found to be the dominant factor in wasting after controlling by mother's level of education (OR=1.7 90% CI 0.7–4.2) and the level of family income (OR=2.9; 90% CI 0.9-8.9). This research shows that there is a need for improvement of maternal behaviour in providing appropriate care for children. Based on this research, we recommend that intervention on appropriate breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices be strengthened, especially for mothers with low levels of education and family income.AbstrakWasting adalah salah satu bentuk malnutrisi akut yang ditandai dengan penurunan berat badan yang signifikan dan cepat akibat asupan makanan yang tidak memadai dan penyakit infeksi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang berhubungan dengan wasting pada anak usia 6-23 bulan dan untuk mengetahui faktor dominan di antaranya. Penelitian menggunakan desain studi cross-sectional. Sampel berjumlah 261 anak dipilih dengan menggunakan multistage random sampling dari 13 puskesmas di enam kelurahan yang berada di tiga kecamatan di Jakarta Pusat. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan mengukur berat badan dan tinggi badan serta pengisian kuesioner melalui wawancara yang dilakukan oleh pengumpul data terlatih. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa prevalensi wasting pada anak umur 6–23 bulan di Jakarta Pusat sebesar 6,9%. Berdasarkan analisis regresi logistik, pemenuhan Minimum Acceptable Diet (MAD) (OR = 3,2 90% CI 1,1-9,5) ditemukan menjadi faktor dominan kejadian wasting selah dikontrol oleh tingkat pendidikan ibu (OR = 1,7 90% CI 0,7– 4.2) dan tingkat pendapatan keluarga (OR = 2.9; 90% CI 0.9-8.9). Penelitian ini menunjukkan perlunya peningkatan perilaku ibu dalam memberikan pengasuhan yang tepat kepada anak. Berdasarkan penelitian ini, kami merekomendasikan agar intervensi praktik pemberian ASI dan MP-ASI yang tepat diperkuat, terutama bagi ibu dengan tingkat pendidikan dan pendapatan keluarga yang rendah.
INFLUENCE OF SLUDGE RATIO AND TEMPERATURE ON THE INTEGRATED METHANE FERMENTATION OF ORGANIC FRACTION OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE AND BIOSLUDGE

生ごみと汚泥の比率を0, 10, 25, 50%で変化させて投入TS濃度12～13%, HRT15日で高温および中温メタン発酵の連続実験を行った. TS分解率は汚泥比率の増加に伴って高温発酵で30～74%, 中温発酵で30～67%減少した. 生ごみ, 汚泥の元素分析結果からし尿汚泥中に微量栄養塩 (Fe, Ni, Co) が含有しており, 汚泥比率25, 50%では, 微量金属の添加無しでメタン発酵が可能であった. 加水分解速度, 酸生成速度およびメタン生成速度は, 汚泥比率の増加とともにいずれも低下していた. 高温発酵と中温発酵を比較すると, 加水分解, 酸生成速度では高温発酵の方が速いが, メタン生成速度では差がほとんどなく, ほぼ同等であった. 高温発酵ではNH4+-N濃度が2,700～2900mg/L, と比較的高く, アンモニアの部分的阻害によるVFA蓄積が見られた.
Light Use, Water Uptake and Performance of Individual Components of a Sorghum/Groundnut Intercrop

SUMMARY The productivity of each component of a sorghum/groundnut intercrop and its constituent sole crops is determined in terms of a ‘Crop Performance Ratio’ (CPR) defined as the productivity of an intercrop per unit area of ground compared with that expected from sole crops sown in the same proportions. The CPR allows productivity, intercepted radiation and seasonal transpiration to be compared so that conversion coefficients for radiation (e; g MJ−1) and dry matter/water ratios (q; g kg−1) can be calculated for each intercrop component and its constituent sole crops. In this experiment, CPR for total dry weight in the intercrop was 1.08 and that for reproductive yield was 1.27. These advantages in overall productivity and yield were typical of those reported elsewhere for sorghum/groundnut intercrops. The proportional increase in total dry matter in the intercrop was largely a result of its greater interception of radiation. The further advantage in reproductive yield was a consequence of an improved harvest index in the sorghum component of the intercrop (0.64) compared with that of its sole crop counterpart (0.55).