Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Evaluation and comparative performance of six loquat (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) varieties under Punjab conditions

Evaluation and comparative performance of six loquat Eriobotrya japonica Lindl. cultivars viz. selections, pathankot, tanaka, golden yellow, pale yellow and improved golden yellow was studied under Punjab conditions in 2012-13 and 2013-14. The main objective of the study was to evaluate and recommend the loquat variety with higher yield potential and better fruit quality for the growers of Punjab. Among the six varieties of loquat, cv. Tanaka was found most promising on the basis of the maximum fruit weight (23.5g), fruits per cluster (12), fruit length (4.5cm) fruit breadth (3.64 cm) Pulp weight (29.52g) fruit yield (34.0g),TSS (11.03%.) with minimum acidity (1.12%), seed weight and seed number. Moreover â€˜Tanakaâ€™ fruits had higher consumer acceptance (7.83 out of 9) as compared to other loquat varieties under comparison. These varieties were compared with recommended varieties as standard check. The study indicate that cv Tanaka has the potential to excel under Punjab conditions as compared with the prior existing cultivation.
Nitrogen fertilization and different crop management practices in pickling cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)

The use of nitrogen (N) fertilization has been shown to increase the quality and production of cucumber. Thus, the goal of this work was to evaluate crop management practices with and without shoot pruning and the application of N in a pickling cucumber crop under greenhouse conditions. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse at the Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí Campus. The experimental design involved randomized blocks in a 2×5 factorial arrangement, with two different management treatments (with and without pruning) and five doses of N (0, 50, 100, 150 and 200 kg ha -1 N), with four replicates. The doses of N were split among three applications at 15, 30 and 45 days after plant emergence. Each plot contained ten plants with a 0.2-m spacing between plants and a 0.8-m spacing between rows. The four central plants in each plot were evaluated, and the following assessments were performed: leaf N content, relative chlorophyll index, stem diameter, fruit length, fruit diameter, number of fruits, fruit fresh mass, fruit dry mass, shoot fresh mass, production per plant and total yield. The data were subjected to analysis of variance (F test) at the 5% probability level, and when significant effects were observed for the N doses, regression analyses were performed. Management with and without pruning directly influenced the production of pickling cucumber. The doses of N influenced the development and yield of cucumber under greenhouse conditions.
Autogenous bone particles combined with platelet-rich plasma can stimulate bone regeneration in rabbits

Long-term bone defects are a key clinical problem. Autogenous bone graft remains the gold standard for the treatment of these defects; however, improving the osteogenic properties and reducing the amount of autogenous bone is challenging. Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been widely considered for treatment, due to its potentially beneficial effect on bone regeneration and vascularization. The aim of the present study was to explore the effects of autogenous bone particles combined with PRP on repairing segmental bone defects in rabbits. Briefly, a critical-size diaphyseal radius defect was established in 45 New Zealand White rabbits. Animals were randomly divided into four groups, according to the different implants: Group A, empty bone defect; group B, PRP; group C, autogenous bone particles + bone mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) on the left radius; group D, autogenous bone particles + PRP + BMSCs on the right radius. Bone samples were collected and further analyzed using X-ray, histology and histomorphometry 4, 8 and 12 weeks post-surgery. In addition, the effect of PRP on cell proliferation was detected by Cell Counting Kit-8 and the concentrations of growth factors (GFs), transforming GF (TGF)-β1 and platelet-derived GF (PDGF), in PRP were verified by ELISA. X-ray, histology and histomorphometry data revealed that the fraction area of the newly formed bone was larger in group D. In addition, PRP could improve cell proliferation, osteogenic differentiation and the release of GFs, TGF-β1 and PDGF-AB. In conclusion, these findings indicated that an autogenous bone particle + PRP + BMSC scaffold may be used as a potential treatment strategy for segmental defects in humans.
Molecular and Synaptic Alterations in the Striatum of GluN1-Deficient Mice

N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDARs) are essential for proper neurodevelopment and cognitive function. NMDAR dysfunction contributes to many neurological disorders, with striatal changes linked to psychosis and cognitive impairment. GluN1 knockdown (GluN1KD) mice have low NMDAR expression, striatal synaptic deficits, and cognitive behavioural abnormalities. How these phenotypes functionally relate to one another is unclear. We studied molecular and synaptic changes in the GluN1KD striatum to understand the molecular underpinnings of GluN1KD behaviours. From a screen of Rho GTPase pathway proteins, which regulate synapses and cognition, Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate 1 (Rac1) signaling proteins were specifically identified. GluN1KD mice at 6 and 12 weeks of age consistently had less Rac1 and its downstream effector Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome protein-family verprolin homologous protein 1 (WAVE-1). These deficits were developmentally aligned with medium spiny neuron (MSN) spine density deficits and previously published behavioural abnormalities. To assess the biological and behavioural significance of these findings, we restored WAVE-1 levels by intercross-breeding GluN1KD mice and WAVE-1 overexpressing (WAVE-Tg) mice. GluN1KD-WAVE-Tg F1 hybrids had improved WAVE-1 levels and spine density at the striatum, as well as better Y-maze and 8-arm radial maze performance. These phenotypic recoveries were not mirrored by WAVE-1 levels in the hippocampus nor by neuronal dendritic iii spines in cornu ammonis 1. From a broader RNAseq analysis of the GluN1KD striatal transcriptome, both neurodegeneration-related and cell-growth signaling pathways were distinguished as affected by NMDAR knockdown. These transcript changes were greatly sexdependent, potentially mediated by aberrations of estrogen receptor α signaling. Our data suggest that different molecular changes in male and female GluN1KD mice contribute to similar behavioural abnormalities. Restoring WAVE-1 at the striatum improved some of these phenotypes, pointing to a nuanced relationship between its function, striatal synaptic plasticity, and cognition. Specifically, striatal WAVE-1 and MSN spine density may be important for goaldirected maze exploration in mice.
Cognitive Evolution and the Transmission of Popular Narratives: A Literature Review and Application to Urban Legends

Abstract Recent research into cultural transmission suggests that humans are disposed to learn, remember, and transmit certain types of information more easily than others, and that any information that is passed between people will be subjected to cognitive selective pressures that alter the content and structure so as to make it maximally transmittable. This paper presents a review of emerging research on content biases in cultural evolution with relevance to the transmission of popular narratives. This is illustrated with content analysis of urban legends, which found that most exploited at least one known content bias, with emotional information and social information being the most frequent. We argue that the narratives do not succeed because of the transmission of adaptively relevant information but because of their exploitation of content biases in human cognition.
Classification with Single Constraint Progressive Mining of Sequential Patterns

Classification based on sequential pattern data has become an important topic to explore. One of research has been carried was the Classify-By-Sequence, CBS. CBS classified data based on sequential patterns obtained from AprioriLike sequential pattern mining. Sequential patterns obtained were called CSP, Classifiable Sequential Patterns. CSP was used as classifier rules or features for the classification task. CBS used AprioriLike algorithm to search for sequential patterns. However, AprioriLike algorithm took a long time to search for them. Moreover, not all sequential patterns were important for the user. In order to get the right and meaningful features for classification, user uses a constraint in sequential pattern mining. Constraint is also expected to reduce the number of sequential patterns that are short and less meaningful to the user. Therefore, we developed CBS_CLASS* with Single Constraint Progressive Mining of Sequential Patterns or Single Constraint PISA or PISA*. CBS_Class* with PISA* was proven to classify data in faster time since it only processed lesser number of sequential patterns but still conform to user’s need. The experiment result showed that compared to CBS_CLASS, CBS_Class* reduced the classification execution time by 89.8%. Moreover, the accuracy of the classification process can still be maintained.
Putative Receptors Underpinning l-Lactate Signalling in Locus Coeruleus

The importance of astrocytic l-lactate (LL) for normal functioning of neural circuits such as those regulating learning/memory, sleep/wake state, autonomic homeostasis, or emotional behaviour is being increasingly recognised. l-Lactate can act on neurones as a metabolic or redox substrate, but transmembrane receptor targets are also emerging. A comparative review of the hydroxy-carboxylic acid receptor (HCA1, formerly known as GPR81), Olfactory Receptor Family 51 Subfamily E Member 2 (OR51E2), and orphan receptor GPR4 highlights differences in their LL sensitivity, pharmacology, intracellular coupling, and localisation in the brain. In addition, a putative Gs-coupled receptor on noradrenergic neurones, LLRx, which we previously postulated, remains to be identified. Next-generation sequencing revealed several orphan receptors expressed in locus coeruleus neurones. Screening of a selection of these suggests additional LL-sensitive receptors: GPR180 which inhibits and GPR137 which activates intracellular cyclic AMP signalling in response to LL in a heterologous expression system. To further characterise binding of LL at LLRx, we carried out a structure–activity relationship study which demonstrates that carboxyl and 2-hydroxyl moieties of LL are essential for triggering d-lactate-sensitive noradrenaline release in locus coeruleus, and that the size of the LL binding pocket is limited towards the methyl group position. The evidence accumulating to date suggests that LL acts via multiple receptor targets to modulate distinct brain functions.
Effect of integrated nutrient management and spacing on seed quality parameters of black gram cv. Lbg-625 (rashmi)

A field experiment was conducted to assess the response of nutrient levels and spacing on seed quality attributes of black gram cv. LBG-625 (Rashmi). Experimental results revealed that fertilizer application of 50:100:100 + Black gram rhizobia (250 g ha-1) + PSB- Bacillus megaterium (250 g ha-1) recorded highest test weight (39.27 g), germination (90.60%), root length (15.77 cm), shoot length (13.43 cm), mean seedling length (29.20 cm), mean seedling dry weight (57.99 mg), seedling vigour index-I (2656), seedling vigour index-II (525), total dehydrogenase activity (0.998), protein content (23.16%), field emergence (86.56 %) lowest electrical conductivity (0.813 dSm-1) were superior over other fertilizer treatments. Among the planting geometry 60 x 10 cm recorded more germination per cent (90.48 %) compared to 45 x 10 cm (87.64 %) and 30 x 10 cm (86.91 %). Interaction of nutrient levels and spacing through the application of 50:100:100 + black gram rhizobia (250 g ha-1) + PSB- B. megaterium (250 g ha-1) with planting geometry 60 x 10 cm recorded more mean seedling length (34.40 cm), mean seedling dry weight (58.30 mg),and field emergence (90.24 %) lowest electrical conductivity (0.776 dSm-1) compared to control. The application of 50:100:100 + Black gram rhizobia (250 g ha-1) + PSB- B. megaterium (250 g ha-1) with planting geometry 60 x 10 cm were considered as seed quality improvement approach in blackgram, therefore conjunctive use of inorganic fertilizers and biofertilizer may be suggested for higher seed quality parameters along with overall betterment of crop.
Liderança e satisfação no trabalho da enfermagem: revisão integrativa

Abstract Objective To identify and analyze knowledge about the relationship between leadership and nursing job satisfaction. Methods An integrative review of the MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, PubMed, Web of Science, and LILACS databases to answer the guiding question: What knowledge was produced about the relationship between leadership and nursing job satisfaction in the period from 2011 to 2016? Searches were made to obtain articles, theses, dissertations, and reviews (systematic, narrative and integrative); opinion articles and editorials were excluded. The searches were [. ]
Molecular characterization of some virulence genes of Salmonella enterica serotype sandow and saintpaul isolated from environment of dairy farms at Assiut Province, Egypt

Dairy farm environment could become contaminated with Salmonella following outbreaks of illness, colonization of animals or by general contamination. The present study investigated a total number of 95 samples collected from 3 dairy farms in 3 different localities at Assiut Province including air (25), water (35) and manure (35) samples for detection of Salmonella species by bacteriological isolation, morphological, biochemical and serological identification followed by molecular characterization for the presence of 6 virulence genes; pefA (700 bp), mgtC (677 bp), stn (617 bp), sopB (517 bp), invA (284 bp) and avrA (422 bp) in Salmonella isolates. Bacteriological examination revealed the isolation of 3 (3.2%) Salmonella isolates from totally examined samples, which were identified serologically as 1 (2.9%) Salmonella enterica serotype Sandow isolated from water and 2 Salmonella enterica serotype Saintpaul from air and manure (one from each with 2.9% of each. Molecular characterization of the 3 Salmonella isolates revealed that all 6 tested virulence genes; except sopB (517 bp); presented in Salmonella enterica serotype Sandow isolated from water, while all 6 tested virulence genes found in Salmonella enterica serotype Saintpaul isolated from manure and found that invA (284 bp) was the only virulence gene located in Salmonella enterica serotype Saintpaul isolated from air. This study highlighted on the potential sources for Salmonella contamination moreover the epidemiology of salmonellosis in dairy farms that necessitate following of strict healthful measures to reduce the risk of Salmonella infection that still constitutes a significant world zoonosis particularly through contamination of dairy farm environments that contribute to extend the recycling of Salmonella that considered the most vital sources of animal and human infection with Salmonella.
The Governance Transfer of Blockholders: Evidence from Block Acquisitions and Earnings Management around the World

We examine the governance transfer effect of corporate blockholders in a sample of 892 block acquisitions across 42 countries from 1990 to 2008. Using earnings management as a proxy for corporate governance outcome, we find that target firms' earnings management is aligned with that of block acquirers after acquisitions, implying that blockholders transfer their own governance quality to investee firms. We further identify three economic mechanisms that underlie the governance transfer effect, namely, monitoring effectiveness, monitoring cost, and monitoring environment. Our findings provide new insights into the governance role of blockholders.
CONCEPTUALIZING SOLID IN LIQUID DISSOLUTION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SETTINGS: A SOCIO-CULTURAL APPROACH

In this study, we attempt to exhibit the importance of the socio-cultural environment for the conceptualization of the dissolution of solids into liquids by 5 to 6 years old children. Through the organization and encouragement of conceptual play processes within every day educational reality in kindergarten, we examine whether children are able to form reasoning on dissolution, to recognize this phenomenon in their familiar environment as well as to search for processes that facilitate the ascertainment of materials’ solubility or dissolubility. In this article, we present data collected from conversations between two children in an urban-area kindergarten in Greece. The conversations were developed during the children’s conceptual play within the period of one week. The data were collected through recordings and field notes during semi-structured interviews. Qualitative data analysis exhibited that the social and cultural reality of children is dynamically present in their play and constitutes the source of development for young children’s thinking regarding the phenomenon of dissolution. Article visualizations:
Planning walkable neighborhoods: Are we overlooking diversity in abilities and ages?

Despite growing numbers of studies on planning walkable neighborhoods, few have included people with diverse abilities across the age spectrum. This article demonstrates a need for more inclusion of human diversity in walkable neighborhoods research to better inform policy, planning, and design interventions that are spatially and socially just for all ages and all abilities. Our study addresses this through a critical review of the literature, highlighting existing research practices, known person–environment influences on walkability, and limitations within current knowledge. We recommend future integrated and inclusive research directions to encapsulate diversity of abilities and ages in walkable neighborhood studies.
Path Analysis on the Effect of Birthweight, Maternal Education, Stimulation, Exclusive Breastfeeding, and Nutritional Status on Motoric Development in Children Aged 6-24 Months in Banyumas District, Central Java

Background : The first two years of a child life is a critical period for his growth and development. Motor skill is one of the elements of children development. Having good control of motor skill helps children in exploring their surrounding also helps in improving development. The study aimed to explain the effect of birth weight, maternal education, provision of stimulation, and nutritional status toward the development of children under two years old. Subjects and Method : The method of the study was analytic observational, with retrospective cohort approach. The study was conducted in 4 sub-districts of Banyumas Regency included: Kembaran, Somagede, Cilongok and Sumpiuh. Cluster sampling was used as subject selection techniques and were classified based on low birth weight and non low birth weight (fixed exposure sampling). There were a total of 120 children whom 40 of them were born with Low Birth Weight and 80 of them with normal birth weight. Exogenous variables among others were birth weight, exclusive breastfeeding, maternal education, stimulation provision. Endogeneous variables were nutritional status, and motor development. Data collection was conducted by using Early Detection Intervention Stimulation for Growth and Development (SDIDTK). Path analysis was used as the analysis technique. Result : Motor development was affected by nutritional status (b=0.12; SE= 0.04; p=0.006), frequency of stimulation (b=0.04; SE= 0.01; p=0.005), birth weight (b=0.33; SE=0.06; p<0.001), and maternal education (b=0.02; SE=0.07; p=0.719). Nutritional status was affected by exclusive breastfeeding (b =0.10, SE=0.15; p=0.507), maternal education (b=0.23; SE=0.13; p=0.078) and birth weight (b=0.38; SE=0.12; p=0.002). Conclusion : Motor development was affected by nutritional status, frequency of stimulation, birth weight, and maternal education. Nutritional status was affected by exclusive breastfeeding, maternal education and birth weight. Key words : birth weight, exclusive breastfeeding, stimulation, maternal education, nutritional status, motor development. Correspondence : Inggar Ratna Kusuma. Fakultas Health Science of Muhammadiyah University Purwokerto Email : inggarratna@gmail.com. Mobile: 08562553967. Journal of Maternal and Child Health (2017), 2(1): 64-75 https://doi.org/10.26911/thejmch.2017. 02.01. 07
An Ensemble of Enhanced Fuzzy Min Max Neural Networks for Data Classification

An ensemble of Enhanced Fuzzy Min Max (EFMM) neural networks for data classification is proposed in this paper. The certified belief in strength (CBS) method is used to formulate the ensemble EFMM model, with the aim to improve the performance of individual EFMM networks. The CBS method is used to measure trustworthiness of each individual EFMM network based on its reputation and strength indicators. Trust is built from strong elements associated with the EFMM network, allowing the CBS method to improve the performance of the ensemble model. An auction procedure based on the first-price sealed-bid scheme is adopted for determining the winning EFMM network in undertaking classification tasks. The effectiveness of the ensemble model is demonstrated using a number of benchmark data sets. Comparing with the existing EFMM networks, the proposed ensemble model is able to improve classification accuracy rates in the empirical study.
Measuring Motivations of Crowdworkers

Crowd employment is a new form of short-term and flexible employment that has emerged during the past decade. To understand this new form of employment, it is crucial to illuminate the underlying motivations of the workforce involved in it. This article introduces the Multidimensional Crowdworker Motivation Scale (MCMS), a scale for measuring the motivation of crowdworkers on microtask platforms. The MCMS is theoretically grounded in self-determination theory and tailored specifically to the context of paid crowdsourced microlabor. The scale measures the motivation of crowdworkers along six motivational dimensions, ranging from amotivation to intrinsic motivation. We validated the MCMS on data collected in ten countries and three income groups. Factor analyses demonstrated that the MCMS’s six dimensions showed good model fit, validity, and reliability. Furthermore, our measurement invariance tests showed that motivations measured with the MCMS are comparable across countries and income groups, and we present a first cross-country comparison of crowdworker motivations. This work constitutes an important first step toward understanding the motivations of the international crowd workforce.