Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
LINKING MANAGERIAL COACHING WITH EMPLOYEES’ INNOVATIVE WORK BEHAVIORS THROUGH AFFECTIVE SUPERVISORY COMMITMENT: EVIDENCE FROM PAKISTAN

Organizations in the era of globalization are promoting managerial coaching (MC) as human resource development practice to improve employees’ outcomes in the workplace. The existing literature on manager coaching lacks the empirical studies showing the linking MC with attitudes and behaviors of employees. To fill the gap mentioned above, this study explores the direct linkage between the MC and innovative work behaviors (IWBs) of employees as well as an indirect relationship through the intervening role of affective supervisory commitment (ASC). The 250 surveys were sent to employees working in the software industry of Pakistan, and 207 questionnaires were received back from the respondents, and the response rate was approximately 83%. The findings showed that MC had a positive influence on IWBs among employees. Results also showed that ASC mediated the link between MC and IWBs. ASC as a mediator has not been tested yet between the linkage of MC with IWBs. The implications of the study and limitations are also discussed.
Comparative study on the short-term effects of audio and visual raptor presence on a pigeon population, with a view towards pest control

Abstract A study on the short-term effects of audio raptor recordings and the visual presence of raptors, as a means of pigeon control on the University of South Africa’s Muckleneuk campus was conducted over a 12-week period in 2014/2015. This study recorded no significant difference in the number of pigeons between the scare treatments, however significant difference was observed within the 30 minute period post-scare at dawn resulting in temporary behavioural modification. Knowledge of pigeons’ response to audio and visual raptor presence contributes to understanding pigeon ecology and integrative pigeon control strategies.
Iosanthus (Hyacinthaceae subfam. Urgineoideae), a new genus from Southern Africa to include Ornithogalum toxicarium and its removal from Ornithogaloideae

Abstract In the framework of a taxonomic revision of subfamily Urgineoideae based on morphological and genetic data covering numerous samples from its whole range of distribution, we here describe a new genus from Southern Africa. Iosanthus gen. nov. includes Ornithogalum toxicarium, a highly toxic species originally placed in subfamily Ornithogaloideae. However, our morphological studies support its inclusion in subfamily Urgineoideae based on the small bracts with a slight curve or short spur abaxially, the withered perigone circumscissile below and forming an apical cap and widely winged seeds with loose testa, a treatment also supported by its isolated phylogenetic position within this subfamily that facilitates the description of the new genus. Moreover, we also show that the holotype collection of this species represents a mixed collection of O. toxicarium in flower and an Albuca sp. in fruit, and therefore a lectotype is selected to maintain the current concept of this species.
Anisotropy of interfaces in an ordered alloy: a multiple–order–parameter model

A multiple–order–parameter theory of ordering on a binary face–centred–cubic (FCC) crystal lattice is developed, and adapted to provide a continuum formulation that incorporates the underlying symmetries of the FCC crystal in both the bulk and gradient–energy terms of the free energy. The theory is used to compute the orientation dependence of the structure and energy of interphase and antiphase boundaries. The structure of these interfaces compares favourably with previous lattice calculations by Kikuchi and Cahn (1962, 1979). Anisotropy is a natural consequence of the lattice calculation and the multiple–order–parameter continuum formulation presented here. This is in contrast to the ad hoc fashion in which anisotropy is often introduced into a single–order–parameter continuum theory.
Activation Pretreatment and Leaching Process of High-Alumina Coal Fly Ash to Extract Lithium and Aluminum

Experiments were conducted to investigate the process of aluminum and lithium extraction from high-alumina coal fly ash (HCFA) generated from coal-fired power plants located in northern China. The presence of mullite and other aluminosilicates lead to low reactivity of coal fly ash. An activation pretreatment that destroys an inert composition of coal is necessary. The activation roasting of coal fly ash using sodium chloride and a subsequent leaching process were performed in this research. The results showed that almost no aluminum and lithium were dissolved under direct water leaching, while about 7% and 10% of those were leached into the acid solution respectively. Adding NaCl enhanced the atmospheric pressure leaching of aluminum and lithium with a leaching rate around 50%. Phase analysis and equilibrium calculations results showed that the roasting reaction between the HCFA and NaCl occurred, which led to generation of main new phase NaAlSi3O8. The pressure extraction efficiencies of aluminum and lithium were increased to about 93% and 98%, respectively. The implications of the findings provide an alternative process for recovering aluminum and lithium from readily available high-alumina coal fly ash.
Variations of Tooth Root Morphology in a Romano- British Population

Tooth morphology can provide valuableevidence in studies of prehistoric, historic and modernpopulations. The aims of this study were to derive datafor root anomalies in a Romano-British population, toinvestigate associations between anomalies, and tocompare findings with other populations to provideevidence concerning etiology. An additional aim wasto develop further the methodology and reproducibilityin such studies. From the Christian cemetery of 3rd-5thcentury AD in Poundbury, UK, 385 skulls were suitablefor examination. Radiographic technique was standardizedwith custom-made skull supports and criteriaestablished for each anomaly. There was a high levelof reproducibility for the diagnosis of each anomaly.The prevalence of the anomalies in individuals was:three-rooted mandibular first molars 1.8%, fused roots14.0%, cuneiform roots 16.9%, taurodontism 26.9%, andinvaginated teeth 1.1%. There were highly significant(P < 0.001) associations between fused and cuneiformroots, and both were significantly associated with thirdmolar hypodontia (P < 0.002; P < 0.05). These reductionsin root morphology were commonly bilateral andmore frequent in females, as is hypodontia. The findingsof this study are compatible with a multifactorialetiology of these anomalies, showing continuous variationin root morphology. The gradients of anomaliesobserved are also compatible with the concept of morphogeneticfields.
1-day, 2 Countries - A Study on Consumer IoT Device Vulnerability Disclosure and Patch Release in Japan and the United States

SUMMARY With our ever increasing dependence on computers, many governments around the world have started to investigate strengthening the regulations on vulnerabilities and their lifecycle management. Although many previous works have studied this problem space for mainstream software packages and web applications, relatively few have studied this for consumer IoT devices. As our ﬁrst step towards ﬁlling this void, this paper presents a pilot study on the vulnerability disclosures and patch releases of three prominent consumer IoT vendors in Japan and three in the United States. Our goals include (i) characterizing the trends and risks in the vulnerability lifecycle management of consumer IoT devices using accurate long-term data, and (ii) identifying problems, challenges, and potential approaches for future studies of this problem space. To this end, we collected all published vulnerabilities and patches related to the consumer IoT products by the included vendors between 2006 and 2017; then, we analyzed our dataset from multiple perspectives, such as the severity of the included vulnerabilities and the timing of the included patch releases with respect to the corresponding disclosures and exploits. Our work has uncovered several important ﬁndings that may inform future studies. These ﬁndings include (i) a stark contrast between how the vulnerabilities in our dataset were disclosed in the two markets, (ii) three alarming practices by the included vendors that may signiﬁcantly increase the risk of 1-day exploits for customers, and (iii) challenges in data collection including crawling automation and long-term data availability. For each ﬁnding, we also provide discussions on its consequences and / or potential migrations or suggestions.
Effect of integrated nutrient management practices on soil chemical properties: A review

A long term imbalanced use of fertilizers is adversely affecting the sustainability of agricultural production eventually causing environmental pollution. The major issue for the sustainable agricultural production will be management of soil organic carbon and rational use of organic inputs as integrated plant resource management. It play a vital role in improving stocks of plant nutrient in soil by increasing the efficiency of plant nutrients, thus limiting losses to the environment. It optimize the function of the soil biosphere and ultimately sustaining the physical, chemical and biological function of soil. This paper has reviewed the research work carried out by various scientist on impact of integrated nutrient management on different soil chemical properties in India and abroad.
Filling biological information gaps of the marine topshell Phorcus sauciatus (Gastropoda: Trochidae) to ensure its sustainable exploitation

Abstract Topshells play a pivotal role in intertidal rocky ecosystems and are adapted to harsh thermal and hydric stress. Phorcus sauciatus, a common grazer in the Macaronesian region (Madeira and the Canaries), has rarely been studied due to its restricted geographic distribution compared with Phorcus lineatus. Monthly samples were taken throughout 2017 to analyse biological parameters and evaluate the harvesting effect on the stocks of this species in Madeira. Individuals of the first age classes (<4 years) were dominant (~89%), while immature individuals were more abundant during the summer season. The spawning season occurs between March and August, especially from March to June. The size at first maturity was 12.95 mm long (1.68 years), with a continuous recruitment pattern throughout the year. Yield-per-recruit analysis (Y/R) showed that maximum production is achieved at a fishing mortality of 1.7 year−1, corresponding to a Y/R of 0.023 g. Currently, Phorcus sauciatus seems to be moderately exploited in Madeira, but urgent conservation measures, such as a landing obligation, the establishment of a minimum catch size of 15 mm length, and a closed season (February–May), are warranted to preserve stocks of this species in the medium to long term.
Evaluating the effects of adaptation length, dietary electrolyte balance, and energy source on ileal endogenous amino acid losses in pigs fed nitrogen-free diets

Abstract: Sixteen cannulated pigs were used to evaluate the effect of dietary electrolyte balance (DEB, low vs. high), energy source (cornstarch vs. dextrose), and adaptation length (3–4 or 6–7 d) to the diets on basal ileal endogenous amino acid (EAA) losses in pigs fed nitrogen-free diets (NFD) in a randomized complete block design with a 2 × 2 × 2 factorial arrangement of treatments. Each of the two phases lasted 7 d with a 12 h digesta collection on days 3, 4, 6, and 7. Pigs received a daily feed allowance of 4% of their body weight. There was no significant three-way interaction. Longer adaptation length increased (P < 0.05) ileal endogenous losses of N, arginine (Arg), glycine (Gly), proline (Pro), and total amino acid (AA). Dextrose-based NFD resulted in higher (P < 0.05) ileal dry matter digestibility and EAA losses (13 of 18 AAs) compared with pigs fed cornstarch-based NFD. High DEB resulted in a decrease (P < 0.05) in endogenous threonine, cysteine, Gly, and serine losses. The two-way interaction between energy source and DEB was significant for N, total AA, and five AAs with a combination of dextrose and low DEB resulting in higher (P < 0.05) losses. Results from this study show that NFD could be fed for a shorter period of time (3–4 d) with results that are comparable to a 7 d adaptation period except for N, Arg, Gly, and Pro.
Compensatory mechanisms to climate change in the widely distributed species Silene vulgaris

The adaptation of plants to future climatic conditions is crucial for their survival. Not surprisingly, phenotypic responses to climate change have already been observed in many plant populations. These responses may be due to evolutionary adaptive changes or phenotypic plasticity. Especially plant species with a wide geographic range are either expected to show genetic differentiation in response to differing climate conditions or to have a high phenotypic plasticity. We investigated phenotypic responses and plasticity as an estimate of the adaptive potential in the widespread species Silene vulgaris. In a greenhouse experiment, 25 European populations covering a geographic range from the Canary Islands to Sweden were exposed to three experimental precipitation and two temperature regimes mimicking a possible climate‐change scenario for central Europe. We hypothesized that southern populations have a better performance under high temperature and drought conditions, as they are already adapted to a comparable environment. We found that our treatments significantly influenced the plants, but did not reveal a latitudinal difference in response to climate treatments for most plant traits. Only flower number showed a stronger plasticity in northern European populations (e.g. Swedish populations) where numbers decreased more drastically with increased temperature and decreased precipitation treatment. Synthesis. The significant treatment response in Silene vulgaris, independent of population origin – except for the number of flowers produced – suggests a high degree of universal phenotypic plasticity in this widely distributed species. This reflects the likely adaptation strategy of the species and forms the basis for a successful survival strategy during upcoming climatic changes. However, as flower number, a strongly fitness‐related trait, decreased more strongly in northern populations under a climate‐change scenario, there might be limits to adaptation even in this widespread, plastic species.
Stress‐Dependent b Value Variations in a Heterogeneous Rate‐and‐State Fault Model

The magnitudes of earthquakes are known to follow a power law distribution referred to as the Gutenberg‐Richter empirical law. Seismological observations and laboratory experiments suggest a decrease of the decay exponent (b value) with differential stress. The physical mechanism controlling this decrease, however, remains unclear. The present study is dedicated to the origin of relative b value variations with stress obtained in a 2‐D rate‐and‐state planar fault model considering a population of asperities with size‐dependent fracture energy. The simulations show that both b value in the intermediate magnitude range and mainshock magnitude increase with normal stress. Analytical relationships are derived, showing that the increase of b value is related to the decrease of critical nucleation length with normal stress, enhancing the productivity of small‐magnitude events and partial ruptures. The theoretical formulas also show how the increase of mainshock magnitude is a consequence of normal stress dependence of stress drop.
Comparison of the pathogenesis of infectious bursal disease virus (IBDV) in genetically different chickens after infection with virus strains of different virulence

Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD) infections have a significant economic impact on commercial poultry production due to mortality and immunosuppressive effects of the virus. Experimental studies and filed observations indicate that susceptibility to IBDV is influenced by the genetic background of the chicken as well as the virulence of the infecting virus. The goal of this project was to elucidate the pathogenesis of IBDV with respect to variation in virus virulence and genetic background of the chickens. A specific focus was placed on the investigation of innate and acquired immune responses and the role of cytokines, which were speculated to significantly influence the development and outcome of the disease. Three different IBDV strains were investigated in the laboratory model SPF-layers and compared to commercial Ross-type broilers. The clinical signs attributed to IBD and mortality were observed only in SPF-LT chickens after inoculation with virulent (v) and vv (very virulent) IBDV. The severity of clinical signs was comparable after inoculation with vIBDV or vvIBDV in SPF-LT chickens. We observed better modulation of T cells in less susceptible chickens compared to SPF-LT birds. Further studies are needed to give deeper insight into the function of IBDV-specific T cells in IBDV-immunopathogenesis. All infected chickens developed strong inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expression in the bursa and spleen in parallel with strong circulatory nitric oxide (NO) release. The most susceptible SPF-LT birds showed the highest amounts of serum nitrite concentration. Strikingly, we detected Type I IFN in high levels between 2 to 7 days pi in the most susceptible line. However, bioactive Type I IFN levels did not correlate with the IFN-α mRNA up-regulation in BF. The induction of IFN-α mRNA expression in spleens of SPF-Wh-LT birds correlated with the IFN-bioassay results but this observation was not made for the other genetic backgrounds. The ability of replication in extrabursal tissues of IBDV may have induced the higher levels of circulating Type I IFN. Induction of high mortality rate after infection of susceptible chickens with virulent IBDV may be due to initiation of this systemic cytokine burst by activated immune cells possibly macrophages, which is influenced by the genetoype of the host. The present study shows that susceptible SPF-LT chickens mount early and very strong immune response, which leads to clinical disease and possibly mortality, whereas in more resistant birds the immune response is better modulated. Based on these investigations future studies have to be conducted to explore candidate genes to explain the genetically based differences in IBDV susceptibility.
Papaw fruit juice as source for single cell protein production using natural palmyrah toddy yeast

The study was carried out to perform Liquid State Fermentation (LSF) to produce Single Cell Protein (SCP) from papaw (Carica papaya) fruit juice using natural yeast obtained from Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer) toddy. The LSF was performed in a shaking incubator (100 rpm) with the control fermentation medium (glucose) inoculated with 5 mL toddy. The glucose and (NH4)2SO4 of the control medium were replaced with 100 ml/L of papaw fruit juice. The fermentation time, temperature and different concentrations of carbon and nitrogen sources on the SCP production were determined. After optimizing the conditions, the fermentation was carried out for 72 hours at 30oC with 5% of papaw fruit juice, and this has significantly increased the SCP yield to 40 % crude protein from 35.5 % (1.13 times). When the papaw juice was supplemented with inorganic nutrient supplements (KH2PO4, MgSO4.7H2O, CaCl2 and NaCl), the crude protein content was significantly (p<0.05) increased to 43.1 % from 40 % (1.08 times). After the reduction of nucleic acid using 1N NaOH, the crude protein yield increased further by 1 % (from 43.1 % to 44.1 %). When the medium was supplemented with nitrogen sources such as soybean flour, groundnut flour, corn flour, ammonium sulphate and peptone, no significant changes were determined. The amino acid analysis of the crude protein indicated that the product contained all the essential amino acids. Vitamin B analysis of SCP revealed that the crude protein contained thiamin (0.81 mg/100g) and riboflavin (2.3 mg/100g). Therefore, the production of crude protein from papaw fruit juice with natural toddy yeast culture could be used as a more economical method of producing SCP efficiently. This method can be further expanded in order to apply in industries.
Response of soil and foliar application of nutrients on yield and nutrient uptake of foxtail millet (Seteria italic L.)

A field experiment was conducted during kharif -2018 and 2019 at ICARKrishi Vigyan Kendra, Haveri (Hanumanamatti) to study the response of foxtail millet (Seteria italic L) to soil application of micronutrients and foliar application of NPK along with RDF. The experiment was laid out in RCBD comprising of nine treatments replicated thrice. Studies revealed that the yield attributes and grain yield of foxtail millet differed significantly due to foliar application of NPK along with RDF and soil application of micronutrients along with RDF. The results indicated that significantly higher grain yield (18.49 q ha) and straw yield (36.14 q ha) of foxtail millet were recorded in treatment applied with RDF + foliar spray of 19:19:19 @ 1% at flower initiation stage (pooled data of 2 years) followed by soil application of micronutrients along with RDF. The treatment RDF + foliar spray of 19:19:19 @ 1% at flower initiation stage recorded significantly panicle length (22.27 cm) and grain weight per panicle (2.80 g). The biological yield, nutrient uptake (NPK, Zn and Fe) are also significantly higher with the same treatment.
Exploring New Ways of Communicating CSR to the Relevant Stakeholders: An Empirical Study

A flower must be pollinated properly to produce seeds as final outcome of next germination to create new flowers and so on. Accordingly Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) actions and practices of an enterprise should be communicated with its stakeholders. CSR and CSR communication should go hand-by-hand. The recent business trend shows that businesses are becoming increasingly aware of CSR and CSR communication systems. Existing studies, firm’s case study and real world phenomenon also reveal that business houses and society are benefiting from CSR actions and communicating those with their stakeholders. This research explores CSR and CSR communicating strategies and finds that stakeholders have in-depth concerns about CSR. It’s interesting that popular CSR practices like charity and philanthropic actions have been replaced by environmental (carbon footprint, air and water pollution), legal (complying regulatory imperatives) and ethical (promoting corporate ethics, norms and values) etc. Moreover, the study also shows that communicating CSR actions through CSR reporting, company annual reports or firm’s sustainability reports and advertising have become less fashionable means of exchanging CSR efforts while academic books (companies are cited as examples or extracted as referred case studies), newspaper, internet and third party (social, political, local government authorities) association have become more trusted ways of communicating CSR motives, practices and actions.