Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Cashew nut meal (Anacardium occidentale L.) in the feeding of growing rabbits

Two trials were conducted: (1) to determine the chemical composition, digestibility of nutrients and energy of cashew nut meal (CNM); and (2) to evaluate the effects of increasing its levels (0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25%) in diets for growing rabbits on performance, carcass characteristics and economic evaluation. The digestibility assay utilized 24 rabbits (55 days of age), distributed in a completely randomized design with two treatments and 12 repetitions, with one reference and another test feed composed of 70% basal diet and 30% CNM. The digestibility of dry matter, crude protein and gross energy from CNM were, respectively, 76.61, 61.71 and 56.53%. The digestible dry matter, digestible protein and digestible energy were, respectively, 74.28, 16.97 and 3,549 kcal/kg. The performance assay utilized 120 rabbits, with an average of 45 days of age and weight 1090 ± 151g, distributed in a completely randomized design with six treatments and 10 repetitions with two rabbits of the same sex per cage. The inclusion of CNM above 5% promoted a linear reduction in feed intake and improved feed conversion, without affecting weight gain and carcass characteristics to the 20% level of inclusion. There was also a linear reduction in feed cost per kilogram of weight gain and linear improvement in rates of economic efficiency and cost index up to 25% CNM inclusion. Based on these findings – and to not hurt performance – it is recommended to include up to 20% CNM in rabbits' diet.Keywords: alternative feedstuff, economic analysis, Oryctolagus cuniculus, productive yield.
Informed Trading in the Stock Market and Option-Price Discovery

Abstract When activist shareholders file Schedule 13D filings, the average stock-price volatility drops by approximately 10%. Prior to filing days, volatility information is reflected in option prices. Using a comprehensive sample of trades by Schedule 13D filers that reveals on what days and in what markets they trade, we show that on days when activists accumulate shares, option-implied volatility decreases, implied volatility skew increases, and implied volatility time slope increases. The evidence is consistent with a theoretical model where it is common knowledge that informed trading occurs only in the stock market and market makers update option prices based on stock-price and order-flow dynamics.
Extended Hildebrand solubility approach applied to some sulphapyrimidines in some {methanol (1) + water (2)} mixtures

ABSTRACT Extended Hildebrand solubility approach (EHSA) was applied to analyse the equilibrium solubility of sulphadiazine, sulphamerazine and sulphamethazine in some {methanol (1) + water (2)} mixtures at 298.15K. Reported experimental solubilities and some fusion properties of these drugs were used for EHSA calculations. A good predictive character of EHSA (with mean deviations lower than 4.0%) was found by using regular polynomials in order 4 when correlating the interaction parameter (W) and the Hildebrand solubility parameter of solvent mixtures free of drug (δ1+2). Nevertheless, the predictive character of EHSA was almost the same as obtained when logarithmic drug solubilities (log x3) were correlated with δ1+2.
Mutual Fund Asset Allocation during COVID-19

The paper examines the investment decisions of equity mutual funds during various stages of the COVID-19 pandemic with monthly portfolio holdings. We find that funds have favored firms with lower risk, higher financial flexibility, and larger asset size during the early months of the pandemic. This preference for relatively less risky firms, which later reverses, suggests a reallocation towards safer assets given the higher uncertainty at the beginning of the crisis. We also find that funds preferred growth firms over value firms as value firms with greater invested capital are likely to be less resilient to the crisis-induced shock. Institutional investors have also favored group-affiliated firms throughout the crisis, reflective of their ability to negotiate through the protracted economic shock. Furthermore, our fund-level analysis reveals that the investment approach of funds strongly varied by the extent of the net fund flows. The paper brings out key firm- and fund-level characteristics that impact the asset allocation of institutional investors during extreme market uncertainty.
COVID-19-Induced Anxiety and Covid-19 Precautionary Measures as Predictors of Mental Wellbeing of Nigerians

Abstract Introduction: The present study investigated the COVID-19-induced anxiety and Covid-19 precautionary measures as predictors of mental wellbeing of Nigerians during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: By using a cross-sectional design methodology, 340 participants (58.2% males and 41.8% females) were selected through the snowball sampling technique. Their age ranged from 15 to 56 years (M=26.66; SD=6.485). Participants responded to the COVID-19-Induced Anxiety Questionnaire (C-19-IAQ), COVID-19 Precautionary Measures Questionnaire (C-19PMQ), and the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS). Results: Standard multiple regression analyses indicated that COVID-19 induced-anxiety and COVID-19 precautionary measures significantly predicted mental wellbeing [R= . 082; R2 -. 077;F (2,337) =15.096, P < . 05]. However, only COVID-19 induced-anxiety [b= -. 25, t (339)=-3.94,p < . 05] independently predicted mental wellbeing. Conclusion: Based on these findings, the researchers recommended that mental wellbeing in the era of COVID-19 should be prioritized and given necessary attention by governments and other stakeholders. Information on COVID-19 should be structured in a manner that promotes health knowledge of the pandemic rather than inducing fear and anxiety. Individuals are also urged to engage in anxiety-reducing techniques which may help curb the rise of anxiety in these times of the COVID-19.
Satisfaction With Democracy: When Government by the People Brings Electoral Losers and Winners Together

The last decade has witnessed the rise of populist parties and a number of actors that question liberal democracy. Many explanations of this rely on dissatisfied citizens. We ask in this article whether and how institutions allowing citizens to participate in policy-making affect differences in democratic satisfaction within varying representative contexts as well as between electoral winners and losers. To do so, we first develop a measure of sub-national direct democracy and then use it together with extensive survey data to investigate how direct democracy is associated with citizens’ evaluation of their democratic system. We conclude that direct democracy is not generally related to more satisfied people but rather closes the “satisfaction-gap” between electoral winners and losers. In contrast to previous research, we demonstrate that this mechanism holds across different representative systems.
Remineralization potential of GC Tooth Mousse and GC Tooth Mousse plus on initial caries like lesion of primary Teeth – An in-vitro comparative evaluation

Aim: Teeth are constantly going through cycles of demineralization and remineralization. The ultimate goal of clinical intervention is the preservation of tooth structure and the prevention of lesion progression to the point where restoration is required. Thus promoting remineralization is the ultimate goal of clinical prevention of caries lesion. The present in vitro study aimed to investigate the efficacy of GC Tooth Mousse (CPP-ACP) and GC Tooth Mousse Plus (CPP-ACP)F on artificial enamel caries in primary human teeth. Methods and Material: Sixty freshly extracted human primary anterior teeth were used in this study. The root portion of 60 primary anterior teeth was separated from the crown portion at the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) Teeth samples were divided into 3 Groups (n=20 each). Group 1 as a control group, Group 2 GC Tooth Mousse, and Group 3 Tooth Mousse Plus containing dentifrices were used. Samples were subjected to 10 days of pH cycling protocol. The changes were analyzed using Vickers Hardness Testing Machine and SEM. Pre and post groups were compared by paired t-test. Independent groups were compared by one-way analysis of variance. Result: Micro-morphological observations of the enamel surfaces with SEM : Group 1 the enamel scanning showed shallow depressions and fine porosities within these depressions, Group 2 showed numerous granular particles and amorphous crystals which were arranged on the enamel surface. Smooth, homogeneous surface, and no irregularities were seen in Group 3. Surface Microhardness Evaluation After treatment, the mean hardness Group III was the highest followed by Group II and Group I (i.e. Group I < Group II < Group III). Conclusion: GC Tooth Mousse Plus showed a statistically significant amount of remineralization.
A new concept for the Paleogene lithostratigraphy in the onshore part of the Dolna Kamchiya Basin (eastern Bulgaria) on the basis of 3D modeling

This study is based on primary lithological data from 96 boreholes and lithostratigraphic interpretation of 17 seismic profiles from the onshore part of the Dolna Kamchiya Basin, which belongs to the onshore sector of the Moesian Platform and comprises the south-easternmost part of the Southern platform zone. Nine formal Paleogene lithostratigraphic units were recognized (the Byala, Komarevo, Dvoynitsa, Beloslav, Dikilitash, Aladan, Avren formations, the Dolni Chiflik Member of the Avren Formation, and the Ruslar Formation). For visualization of their spatial relationships and revealing the deep structure of the basin, a 3D lithological model was created. In addition, new data on the lithology, thicknesses and ages of the units were provided. Valchev, B. , Dimitrov, H. , Sachkov, D. , Juranov, S. 2020. A new concept for the Paleogene lithostratigraphy in the onshore part of the Dolna Kamchiya Basin (eastern Bulgaria) on the basis of 3D modeling. Geologica Balcanica 49 (2), 59–73.
Boron Isotopes Enrichment via Continuous Annular Chromatography

ABSTRACT Boron has two stable isotopes namely 10 B and 11 B isotopes. The large cross section of 10 B isotope for thermal neutrons is used for reactor control in nuclear fission reactors. The thermal neutrons absorption cross sections of pure 10 B and 11 B are 3837 and 0.005 barns respectively. In the literature, amongst others, batch elution chromatography techniques are reported for 10 B isotope enrichment. This work focuses on continuous chromatographic 10 B isotope separation system via continuous annular chromatography (CAC) where isotope enrichment from boric acid solution is studied. CAC is slurry packed with commercially available n-methyl glucamine functionalized boron-specific anion exchange resin (Diaion CRB03 - Mitsubishi). The nominated height of AISI 316 stainless steel pipe outer and inner cylinders of CAC is 200 cm, where annulus width is 3.60 cm. The liquid level above the top of the resin is monitored with an ultrasonic sensor. Its level is kept between the set values by air injection from the top of the column. For this purpose, the liquid level signals received from the ultrasonic sensor is fed to a proportional controller unit so as to adjust the column head pressure by regulating air injection pressure and its flow rate. Dilute aqueous nitric acid solutions were used as the eluent. Eluent 10 B and 11 B isotope ratios are measured by ICP-MS spectrometer (Perkin Elmer, ELAN 9000). It is determined that depending on the operation parameters 10 B isotope ratio can be increased over 27 % in a single pass mode operation of the present CAC apparatus. Keywords: Boron Isotope Enrichment, Continuous Annular Chromatography, Ion Exchange Resin, Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry
"Albuminuria in the Elderly More than a Marker of Renal or Cardiovascular Disease"

Albuminuria the presence of more than 30 mg of alumin per one gram of creatinine in the urine is highly prevalent in older adults. Based on data from the NHANES III study, more than 20% of adults over the age of 70 years have albuminuria, while among similarly aged adults with diabetes the prevalence reaches 40% [1,2]. To date, most studies have examined albuminuria as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. We too have found albuminuria to be associated with a 70-80% increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease [3] and a doubling of mortality risk (mostly cardiovascular in nature) [4] as compared to older people without microalbuminuria.
Health and Wellbeing under Covid-19: The GreenCovid Survey

Given the impact of COVID-19 on populations, especially under lockdown conditions, there has been more attention than ever focused on the role of nature, including green and blue spaces, to act as a form of health-enabler across societies. Access to green space, with its potential for physical activity and mental health support has been specifically identified within the literature as an important asset for neighbourhood and citizen health and wellbeing. The established positive relationships between access to and benefits from green and blue space are variable over space, both in terms of the kinds of built environments in which people live, but also the availability nearby of natural assets like parks, coasts, rivers, etc.;as well as ease of access to those spaces for all citizens. With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, most countries have developed as part of their public health strategies, a series of lockdown measures in which citizens have either been confined to home, or at best, a small catchment area immediately surrounding their homes. As part of a flurry of recent research on such relationships, the GreenCOVID study was carried out by a group of researchers in Spain, the UK and Ireland, all broadly operating to a similar framework and collecting information from the general adult population in each of the three countries. This short commentary introduces the survey alongside preliminary Irish results specifically focused on household characteristics, access to nearby green space as well as a measure of psychological wellbeing.
Development of Silica Nanoparticle from Corn Cob Ash

Silica from corn cob ash (CCA) was extracted via sol-gel, and nanostructured with templating concept, these resulted in silica nanoparticle. Silica and mineral contents of CCA were determined by X-ray fluorescence (XRF). X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns revealed amorphous nature of extracted silica. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) data indicated the presence of siloxane and silanol groups. X-ray diffraction (XRD) of nanostrurtured silica reviled average particle size of 54 nm, Scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) study indicates the particles to possess disorder morphology with the particle attached to each other through grain boundary to form agglomerated structure, and SEM analysis shows that particle size varies from 44 nm - 98 nm in diameter, with an average diameter of 55nm. EDS spectrum confirms SiO2.
Development and Sensorial Analysis of Food Products Using Green Banana Biomass

ABSTRACT The green banana biomass was added to three popular Brazilian foods: brigadeiro, cheese bread, and energy juice in quantities of (%w/w: g 100 g−1): 36, 15, and 4, respectively. These formulations were evaluated considering their nutritional values (based on the quantity of all ingredients used) and regarding the sensory acceptance (utilizing affective test). The results obtained indicated that there was a reduction of the quantity of calories, sodium, lipids, and carbohydrates in the brigadeiro and cheese bread. For the energy juice, there was an increase of calories, proteins, and lipids. Furthermore, for all formulations, there was a significant increase of the amount of fiber in comparison to the conventional formulations. The sensory analysis displayed satisfactory acceptance for the three formulations regarding the attributes: sweetness, texture, taste, and appearance. The study demonstrated that the green banana biomass had the potential to be applied to different formulations, improving their nutritional characteristics without loss of sensory acceptance.
Distribution Pattern of Frequently Met Phytonematode Genera on Allium sativum (Garlic) in Jammu and Kashmir and a Description Note on Hirschmanniella microtyla Sher, 1968

: Hirschmanniella microtyla Sher, 1968 was predominantly found to occur on Allium sativum. The species was identified on the basis of morphometeric dimensions but the population was found to vary from the original in the value of V i.e. 57 per cent in the present specimens as compared to 53 per cent in the original dimensions and description by Sher (1968), probably as a result of nematode adaptation to host varaibility. H. microtyla is being reported for the first time in the valley of Kashmir, hence forming new host, new place record of same. The species is earlier reported by Sher (1968) on Vallisneria americana. The study includes the genera build up viz-a-viz their district wise distribution pattern on this host. Hirschmaniella, Psilenchus, Tylenchus, Aglenchus, and Pratylenchus were encountered on examining the soil and root samples of Allium sativum during the period of study. The values reflect that the population build up on the said host is in the decreasing order of Anantnag>Kupwara> Srinagar.
The Effectiveness Of Micro-Credit (Hijrah) Selangor in Widening The Middle-Income Earners

This study examines on how participants’ education, economy and satisfaction contribute to the effectiveness of microcredit scheme known as Hijrah Selangor in widening the middleincome earners group in Selangor. To examine this, a cluster sampling consisting of 210 respondents, who reside and operate their businesses in three different zones, were given a set of questionnaires to gather the information. Several different statistical analyses are conducted with the main analysis being a multiple linear regression analysis. The results indicate that all studied variables; education, economy, and satisfaction have a positive relationship with the effectiveness of Hijrah Selangor. Economy has the most significant relationship and the highest effect on the effectiveness of Hijrah Selangor. The increase in monthly household income of the participants before and after joining the program is found to justify the objective of Hijrah Selangor in widening the middle-income earners group as shown in the demographic data where the monthly household income above RM10,000 has increased significantly from 2% to 60% after joining the program. This research proves that microcredit scheme of Hijrah Selangor is effective in widening the middle-income earners in Selangor and that Hijrah Selangor should be given a top priority in the State Government’s agenda to promote and improve the socio-economic growth in Selangor.
An Experimental and Computational Study of β-AgVO3: Optical Properties and Formation of Ag Nanoparticles

This article aims to gather together in one place and for first time the formation process of Ag nanoparticles (NPs) on β-AgVO3 crystals, driven by an accelerated electron beam from an electronic microscope under high vacuum. Synthesis and optical properties of β-AgVO3 are reported, and the relationship between structural disorder and photoluminescence emissions is discussed. First principle calculations, within a QTAIM framework, have been carried out to provide a deeper insight and understanding of the observed nucleation and early evolution of Ag nanoparticles (NPs) on β-AgVO3 crystals. The Ag nucleation and formation is a result of structural and electronic changes of the [AgO5] and [AgO6] clusters, consistent with Ag metallic formation.
Effects of High Temperature on Rice Grain Development and Quality Formation Based on Proteomics Comparative Analysis Under Field Warming

With the intensification of global warming, rice production is facing new challenges. Field evidence indicates that elevated temperature during rice grain-filling leads to the further deterioration of grain quality. In order to clarify the potential regulatory mechanism of elevated temperature on the formation of rice quality, the DIA mass spectrometry method under the background of field warming was conducted to investigate the regulatory effects of high temperature on grain development and material accumulation pathways. The results showed that a total of 840 differentially expressed proteins were identified during the grain-filling process under elevated temperature. These differentially expressed proteins participated in carbon metabolism, amino acid biosynthesis, signal transduction, protein synthesis, and alternately affected the material accumulation of rice grains. The significant up-regulation of PPROL 14E, PSB28, granule-bound starch synthase I, and the significant down-regulation of 26.7 kDa heat shock protein would lead to the component difference in grain starch and storage proteins, and that could be responsible for the degradation of rice quality under elevated temperature. Results suggested that proteins specifically expressed under elevated temperature could be the key candidates for elucidating the potential regulatory mechanism of warming on rice development and quality formation. In-depth study on the metabolism of storage compounds would be contributed in further proposing high-quality cultivation control measures suitable for climate warming.
Radiation induced chemical activity at iron and copper oxide surfaces

by Sarah C. Reiff The radiolysis of three iron oxides, two copper oxides, and aluminum oxide with varying amounts of water were performed using γ-rays and 5 MeV 4 He ions. The adsorbed water on the surfaces was characterized using temperature programmed desorption and diffuse reflectance infrared spectroscopy, which indicated that all of the oxides had chemisorbed water on the surface. Physisorbed water was observed on the Fe2O3 and Al2O3 surfaces as well. Molecular hydrogen was produced from adsorbed water only on Fe2O3 and Al2O3, while the other compounds did not show any hydrogen production due to the low amounts of water on the surfaces. Slurries of varying amounts of water were also examined for hydrogen production, and they showed yields that were greater than the yield for bulk water. However, the yields of hydrogen from the copper compounds were much lower than those of the iron suggesting that the copper oxides are relatively inert to radiation induced damage to nearby water. X-ray diffraction measurements did not show any indication of changes to the bulk crystal structure due to radiolysis for any of the oxides. The surfaces of the oxides were analyzed using Raman spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS).
Fish species transshipped at sea (Saiko fish) in Ghana with a note on implications for marine conservation

Denis Worlanyo Aheto (  daheto@ucc.edu.gh ) Centre for Coastal Management Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience (ACECoR), University of Cape Coast, Ghana https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5722-1363 Isaac Okyere (  iokyere@ucc.edu.gh ) Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Ghana https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8725-1555 Noble Kwame Asare Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Ghana Jennifer Eshilley Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Ghana Justice Odoiquaye Odoi Nature Today, A25 Standards Estates, Sakumono, Tema, Ghana