Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Studies on effect of weed management practices on growth and yield of different rice varieties under aerobic rice system

The experiment was laid out in a split-plot design with three replications and comprises two factors. Four weed management practices viz., weed-free up to 30 DAS (W1), weed-free up to 45 DAS (W2), weed-free up to 60 DAS (W3) and unweeded control (W4) in main plot and six rice varieties viz., ‘DRR Dhan-44’ (V1), ‘Sahabhagidhan’ (V2), ‘DRR Dhan-41’ (V3), ‘DRR Dhan-42’ (V4), ‘DRR Dhan-46’ (V5) and ‘HUR-3022’ (V6) in sub plots. The results showed that among weed management practices, weed-free up to 60 DAS (W3) which was at par with weed-free up to 45 DAS (W2) significantly enhanced growth attributes of rice, yield attributes, yield [grain and straw yield] and nutrient content and uptake as compared to weedy throughout the season (W4). And among cultivars significantly higher under DRR Dhan-44 (V1) which was at par with HUR-3022 (V6) and was minimum in DRR Dhan-46 (V5). Among different treatment combinations the minimum cost of cultivation and higher B:C ratio obtained under W2V1 (weed free up to 45 DAS + DRR Dhan-44) over others.
Anticancer activity, phytochemical analysis of pet-ether extract by UPLC-ESI-QTOF/MS/MS and quantitative analysis of an active major constituent sesquiterpene lactone from Cyathocline purpurea [Buch-Ham ex D. Don.]

Background: Cyathocline purpurea is known for its traditional therapeutic potential in Asian countries. However, limited reports are available on its anticancer activity and phytochemical analysis. Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate anticancer activity and phytochemical analysis of C. purpurea followed by isolation, identification, characterisation and quantification of an active constituent. Methods: MTT assay was performed to check cytotoxicity of extract in a panel of human cancer cell lines along with non-cancerous human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). To elucidate phytochemicals responsible for anti-proliferative activity, we did phytochemicals analysis of the pet-ether extract by UPLC-ESI-QTOF/MS, MS/MS, and FTIR. Further isolation of an active constituent was carried out by repeated column chromatography coupled with thin layer chromatography. And their purity was assessed using UV-VIS, IR, HNMR, CNMR, DEPT, and mass spectra. Further, compound was quantified using HPLC. Result: Pet-ether extract showed IC50 values such as 73.99, 62.59 and 62.51 μg/ml against MDA-MB231, MCF-7, and KB cell lines respectively. It is found to be more effective in NCI-H23 cell line with IC50 value of 26. 11μg/ml whereas a lowest inhibition was seen in MDA-MB-453 cell line with IC50 of 83. 97μg/ml. Several compounds belonging to Terpenes, Phenolic and aromatic, Fatty acids and amides, Steroids groups were identified. The yield of isolated active compound: 6α-hydroxy-4[14], 10[15]guainadien-8β,12-olide (SRCP1) was found to be 289.9246 μg/mg of pet-ether extract. It showed IC50 value 9.98 μg/ml in NCI-H23 cell line. The SRCP1 showed better anti-migration potential than the standard drug actinomycin D in non-small cell lung cancer cells. Conclusion: Pet-ether extract showed anticancer activity towards cancer cells associated phytochemicals were identified from C. purpurea. The active compound SRCP1 was isolated purified and characterised by spectroscopic analysis and assessed for anticancer activity.
Understanding the farmers’ preference for designing weather based agro advisory services

Weather is considered crucial for agriculture as it determines the productivity of the crops. It is evident that farmers incur crop losses for being unaware of the aberrant weather events. Hence provision of weather based agricultural advices to farmer’s gains paramount importance in this situation. However, farmer’s acceptance of the advice heavily depends upon their preference of varied aspects of the service. In this regard, the present study was undertaken to understand the different aspects of the service which is appropriate to the farmers needs to increase the adoption of advisories. Five key aspects of the service viz., frequency of messages, timing of the message, source of message, mode of feedback and the response time (time taken to respond to farmer’s queries) were identified to seek farmers’ opinion. Conjoint analysis was performed to estimate the utility and relative importance values for each aspect of the service. The results revealed that the farmers prefer to receive weather based agro advisory services once in a week from agricultural scientists of TNAU during afternoon hours. Regarding the mode of feedback & response time, text message given either instantly or within a day was most preferred by farmers. The high relative importance values for frequency of message and source of information signify the value contained by the farmers for these two aspects.
JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTIC STUDIES

When technology is integrated into instruction in conjunction with effective teaching practices, it can enrich and enhance teaching and learning processes. With the changes in the nature of education wrought by advances in technology, teachers’ key role in the successful integration of technology into the classroom has gained further significance. Therefore, it has become critical to understand the factors affecting teachers’ technology integration. The present case study conducted with 70 university-level Turkish EFL teachers focuses on the factors affecting teachers’ technology integration practices and specifically explores teachers’ knowledge about computer software programs, personal computer-use habits, attitudes toward and self-confidence in integrating computer-based technologies into teaching, and their views about school climate and support. Analysis of the data coming from a questionnaire demonstrates that teachers know well about commonly-used software programs, they have positive attitudes toward using technology in their teaching, they have a high level of self-confidence in integrating technology into their teaching, they enjoy positive school climate among colleagues, but they see limited support from administration especially in terms of technological infrastructure and instructional encouragement. The findings of this study have implications regarding technology integration in the classroom in that teachers need to be provided with ample technology, along with administrative and technical support as well as continuous training specifically designed to address their identified needs in technology use and integration. © 2020 JLLS and the Authors - Published by JLLS.
Effect of soil application of sulphur and zinc and foliar application of KNO3, Borax, NAA and GA on chlorophyll, carotenoid and quality parameters of soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill)

The periodical observations on chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b and total chlorophyll concentration recorded at various dates under varied fertility levels. It was noted that the application of nitrogen over no nitrogen (control) enhanced the chlorophyll a content at all the growth stages. However chlorophyll b concentration was relatively lower than chlorophyll a concentration. Each additional soil and foliar application of nutrient from F1 to F6 improved the chlorophyll content of soybean. The higher chlorophyll synthesis in treatment F6 followed by F5 due to additional foliar sprays of potash and boron. The quality parameters of soybean viz., protein and oil content significantly influenced by soil and foliar application of nutrients and growth regulators. Treatment F6 (RDF + Zn + foliar K, B and GR) recorded numerical higher protein and oil content which was found at par with all other treatments.
Effect of organic sources on physico-chemical properties of soil and uptake of nutrients in cotton under rainfed conditions

The present experimentation entitled "Residual soil fertility and productivity of rainfed organic cotton in Vertisols” was conducted to study the effect of continuous use of organic manures on physical and chemical properties of soil after harvest of rainfed organic cotton at Cotton Research Unit (CRU) Central Research Station, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola in kharif 2017-18. There were eight treatments replicated three times in Randomized Block Design. The organic sources used were FYM, vermicompost, sunhemp and castor cake. The soil sample were collected from surface and subsurface layers for analyzing various physical and chemical properties of soils. The soils of experimental site were classified under order Vertisol. Initially (2010-11) soils were low, medium and high in available nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, respectively. After 7 cycle of fixed frame plot experimentation, continuous incorporation of FYM @ 10 t ha showed significant improvement in soil physical and chemical properties as well as overall residual nutritional status of soil. Significantly lowest pH at surface and subsurface soils 7.81 and 7.91 and EC 0.11 and 0.12 dSm were observed respectively. Same treatment 10 t ha FYM showed significant improvement of organic carbon content of soils at surface (6.04 g kg) and subsurface (5.64 g kg) layers. A regards of physical properties of surface and subsurface soils significant improvement in BD (1.23 and 1.27 Mg kg), HC (1.29 and 1.24 cm hr), AWC (17.3 and 9.71%) and MWD (1.84 and 1.64 mm) was recorded due to bulk application of organic matter through FYM @ 10 t ha. Significantly, higher and statistically equal seed cotton yield harvested under the treatment FYM 10 t ha (19.28 q ha) and concentrate organic manure 500 kg ha (19.16 q ha ) which led to higher PRI under both the treatments i.e.175.27 and 174.18 q ha per cent due to their continuous use of seven years. Thus, after 7 cycle of the experimentation on organic cotton production, it can be concluded that, significant improvement of physical and chemical properties of Vertisols can be possible due to continuous use of organics as sources of nutrients to deshi cotton crop over the absolute control as well as initial status of soil. In general it was noticed that, surface soils showed more improvement as regards to all properties than the subsurface Vertisols. Furthermore, improvement of residual fertility status and was reflected on the productivity rating index of deshi cotton variety (AKA8). However, as per the availability of bulky organic manure or concentrate organic manure either FYM @ 10 t ha or castor cake @ 500 kg ha can be used for obtaining optimum yield of deshi cotton in rainfed condition.
Population dynamics of major insect pests infesting to tomato, Lycopersicon esculentum (Miller)

The present investigation was carried out on population dynamics of major insect pests of tomato at Research Farm of Department of Agricultural Entomology, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani - 431402 (Maharashtra), India during Kharif 2018-19. The results revealed that the appearance of sucking pests, fruit borer and leaf miner on tomato was recorded two weeks after transplanting up to the end crop season. However, the peak incidence of sucking pests i.e. aphids (Aphis gossypii Glover), whitefly (Bemisia tabaci Gennadius) and thrips (Frankliniella schultzei Trybom) of 8.0, 10.2 and 6.7 population/3 leaves of plant on 41st, 42nd and 44th standard meteorological week (SMW), respectively. Whereas, the peak activity of tomato fruit borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) was recorded on 41st SMW (3.7 larvae/plant) and tomato leaf miner, Tuta obsoluta (Meyrick) was reached its peak on 41st SMW (3.5 larvae/ 3 leaves/ plant). As regards the fruit damage, the tomato fruit borer, H. armigera and leaf miner, T. obsoluta was recorded of 44.48 and 10.58 per cent fruit damage at the time of 6th picking i.e. the last picking of the fruit on 20th November. The relationship of the insect pests with the abiotic factors revealed that the maximum temperature (r = 0.606**, 0.679**, 0.706**, 0.638** and 0.618**), Evaporation (r = 0.592**, 0.658**, 0.704**, 0.622** and 0.645**) and Bright sunshine hours (0.601**, 0.625**, 0.726**, 0.570* and 0.683**) was highly significantly positive correlated with tomato fruit borer, leaf miner, aphid, whitefly and thrips population, respectively. While, negative significantly / non-significantly correlated with minimum temperature (r = -0.414, -0.522*, -0.822**, -0.399 and -0.729**), morning relative humidity (R = -0.285, -0.544*, -0.630**, -0.328 and -0.479*), morning relative humidity (r = -0.631**, -0.755**, -0.900**, -0.657** and -0.795**), rainfall (r = -0.216, -0.274, -0.383, -0.232 and -0.258) and wind speed (r = -0.489*, -0.551*, -0.634**, -0.499* and -0.543*), respectively.
SPECIAL SYMMETRIC PERIODIC SOLUTIONS OF DELAYED MONOTONE FEEDBACK SYSTEMS

A delay differential system with monotone feedback is considered. For the positive feedback nonlinearity, it is shown that the existence of a special symmetric 4periodic solution is equivalent to the existence of a fixed point for a mapping defined on a cone in a Banach space. The coexistence of multiple (including infinitely many) special symmetric 4-periodic solutions is established. Sufficient conditions for the uniqueness of special symmetric 4-periodic solutions are also given. A related singularly perturbed system is considered, where it is shown that the limiting profile of a special symmetric 4-periodic solution is pulse-like of unbounded amplitude and that the product of each component of the solution with the singular parameter approaches a sawtooth wave with the slope determined by the limit of the nonlinearity at infinity. Similar conclusions can be drawn for a negative feedback nonlinearity by the consideration of involved symmetry and, in particular, special symmetric 2-periodic solutions are considered. It is observed that special symmetric 4-periodic solutions of the positive feedback system have line segment-like waves as limiting profiles in the plane, while special symmetric 2-periodic solutions of the negative feedback system approach a diamond-like wave.
Genetic variability and association study for different traits in F5 progenies of groundnut

The present experiment was conducted during summer 2018, to study variability and diversity among F5 progenies of eight crosses of groundnut. The experiment was laid in compact family block design with two replication at All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Groundnut, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Dist. Ahmednagar (M.S.). Analysis of variance revealed highly significant differences among the progenies of eight crosses for the characters studied, indicating appreciable amount of variability among the progenies for the characters studied. The estimation for phenotypic coefficient of variation (PCV) was higher than the genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV) for all the characters. The number of branches per plant recorded the highest estimate of GCV and PCV followed by number of immature pods per plant, number of mature pods per plant, dry pod yield per plant. The moderate estimates of GCV and PCV were observed for haulm yield per plant and hundred kernel weight. In correlation study, it was observe that dry pod yield per plot recorded significant positive correlation with days to maturity, number of branches per plant, number of mature pods per plant, hundred kernel weight, shelling %, sound mature kernel and protein content at both genotypic and phenotypic levels while characters immature pods per plant and oil content, were negatively associated with dry pod yield per plot.
EFFECTS OF TADALAFIL (PDE5INHIBIT OR) AND ROFLUMILAST (PDE4INHIBIT OR) ON AIRWAY REACTIVITY AND MARKERS OFINFLAMMA TION IN OVALBUMIN-INDUCED AIRWAY HYPERRESPONSIVENESS INGUINEA PIGS

Phosphodiesterases (PDEs) represent a superfamily of enzymes phosphohydrolases, which are able to catalyze a hydrolysis of 3`cyclic phosphate bonds in cyclic 3`,5`adenosine and/or guanosine monophosphate (cAMP and cGMP). Each type of cells can produce several dif ferent PDE subtypes. Thus, their origin and localization is considered to be a major regulatory mechanism in controlling the concentration of cyclic nucleotides in the respective cells and tissues. Theophylline, as a major representative of methylxanthines, plays an important role in the therapeutic management of various pulmonary diseases. However , it possesses relatively narrow therapeutic index, based on its pharmacokinetic properties. Theophylline inhibits most of the PDE subtypes in dif ferent tissues and or gans, i.e. its ef fect is non-selective regarding the PDE inhibition (1, 2). Furthermore, theophylline action is mediated via several other mechanisms, such as antagonism of adenosine receptors, activation of histone-deacetylase, etc. (3). Simultaneous influencing of several PDEs and a broad spectrum of mechanisms of action result in serious adverse ef f cts of theophylline. In ef fort to minimize these adverse ef fects and keeping favorable impact of the PDE inhibition, the interest of researchers has been focused on agents with more selective action, i.e. the selective PDE inhibitors. Nowadays, the PDEs are classified into 1 1 super -families, assembling tens of gene products (4). Nevertheless, more than 100 of different mRNAproducts have been estimated (1). According to the structure of their active site, many of PDE isoforms are associated with specific body functions and various pathological conditions. Therefore, the selective PDE inhibitors can influence various functions and pathological conditions without or with limited effects on other or gans or systems, and without an occurrence of considerable non-specific adverse ef fects (5). JOURNALOF PHYSIOLOGYAND PHARMACOLOGY 2017, 68, 5, 721-730
Evaluation of macro and micro nutrient status of pomegranate orchards from Maharashtra region by soil and leaf analysis

The present investigation entitled “Studies on macro and micro nutrient status in soil and leaf tissue of pomegranate (Punica Granatum L.) orchads of Marathwada region” was carried out during 2017-2018. For this purpose leaf sampling was done from the twigs of current season growth at 8th leaf from the apex in January - February 2017 with 50 leaves sample. The average value of soil pH at surface (0-15 cm) and subsurface (15-30 cm) soil samples showed that, the soils were neutral to alkaline in reaction and electrical conductivity of pomegranate orchard soil at surface (0-15 cm) and subsurface (15-30 cm) soil samples was in safe limit for the crop growth. These soils were calcareous to highly calcareous in nature and low to medium in organic carbon content at surface (0-15 cm) and subsurface (15-30 cm) layer. The soils are categorized as low, medium and high in N, P and K content respectively in pomegranate orchard soils of Marathwada region at both the depth i.e. (0-15 cm) and (15-30 cm) respectively. The exchangeable calcium and magnesium were in high range at surface (0-15 cm) and subsurface (15-30 cm) soil and sulphur status were found in medium to high content. These soils were low to medium in available DTPA Fe and Zn whereas, high in DTPA Mn and low to high in DTPA Cu content at surface (0-15 cm) and subsurface (15-30 cm) soil samples. The leaf nitrogen and potassium was found in higher amount while, phosphorus was low to high in pomegranate leaf samples. The micronutrients viz., zinc and copper were found to be marginal to deficient in leaves of pomegranate while, leaf iron and manganese were marginal to sufficient in pomegranate leaves.
Quality Changes and Shelf Stability of Turkey Gizzard Pickle at Room Temperature Storage (32±5°C)

Pickle from turkey gizzard prepared and was stored at room temperature (32 ± 5oC). The samples were evaluated for various physico-chemical parameters, microbial quality and sensory attributes at on regular intervals of 0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75 and 90 days of storage. A significant (P<0.05) decline in pH, titrable acidity, free fatty acids and TBA values were observed on day 75 of storage. However, moisture values of turkey gizzard pickle were significantly (P<0.05) decreased on day 60 of storage. Total plate counts of turkey gizzard pickle were increased with the advancement of storage period and yeast and mould counts of turkey gizzard pickle were deducted only on day 75 and 90 of storage. However, pathogenic microorganisms not deducted throughout the storage period and all microbial counts deducted were within the acceptable limits of cooked meat products. Turkey gizzard pickle was rated acceptable sensory quality up to 60 days and thereafter sensory acceptability scores of turkey gizzard pickle were significantly (P<0.05) reduced. Thus, the present study indicates that turkey gizzard pickle had better acceptability up to 60 days at room temperature without significantly affecting the physicochemical and microbiological qualities.
Effect of Training Program on Mothers' Self Competence Regarding Caring for Their Epileptic Children

Background: Epilepsy is the most frequent neurological disorder in child-hood. Because epilepsy in childhood occurs in the setting of a cerebral structure characterized by quicker development and greater vulnerability than in adulthood, and it can lead to lifethreatening or fatal results, making it crucial to detect and treat properly in its early stages. Aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of training program on mothers' selfcompetence regarding caring for their children with epileptic children. Settings: The study was conducted at pediatric outpatient clinic at Benha health insurance hospital and Nasar health insurance clinic in Shobra city affiliated to Egyptian Ministry of Health. Design: A quasi experimental design was utilized for conducting the current study. Sample: A convenient sample of mothers accompanying their epileptic children who were attending the above mentioned settings. Tools: Four tools were used for data collection; A structured interviewing questionnaire schedule, Reported practice checklist , Seizures Severity Scale and Parenting Sense of Competency Scale to assess mothers' self competence level. Results: There was a highly statistical significant differences in mothers'knowledge, and self 'competence level regarding care for their children with epilepsy throughout the program phases,additionally, mothers had a high self competence post program and follow up after 3 month compared with pre program. Conclusion : Based on the results of the present study, it can be concluded that, the research hypothesis is accepted, while it was found that the training program was highly effective method in improving the mothers' knowledge and practice regarding care for their children with epilepsy and reflected a highly self competence . Recommendation: The study recommended that, the continuous training and education should be provided to all mothers involved in care of children with epilepsy in order to update their knowledge and ensure sense of self competence level .