Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Administrative Strategies for Motivating Teachers and Students of Agricultural Science towards Academic Performance in Senior Secondary Schools in Abia State, Nigeria

The study identified administrative strategies for motivating teachers and students of agricultural science towards academic performance in Senior Secondary Schools in Abia State. The study was guided by two specific objectives with corresponding research questions and hypothesis. It adopted a survey research design. The target population for the study comprised 780 persons made up of 513 teachers of agricultural science and 267 principals in all the 267 public senior secondary schools. The sample size of the study was 385 persons made up of 225 teachers and 160 school principals. This was determined using Taro Yamane formula (1967). Simple random sampling technique (SRST-without replacement) was used to select the sample size. A researcher-developed structured questionnaire titled: “Administrative Motivation Strategies for Teachers and Students Questionnaire (AMSTSQ)”, validated by 3 experts was used as instrument for data collection. The reliability of AMSTSQ was determined at . 87 using Cronbach Alpha Reliability Coefficient Test. Descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation were used to analyze the data collected for the study. Hypotheses were tested at 0.05-level of significance using Independent Sample t Test. The study identified 13 administrative strategies for motivating teachers and 10 administrative strategies for motivating students of Agricultural Science towards academic performance in Senior Secondary Schools. Thus, researchers recommended among others that school administrators should adopt the administrative strategies identified by this study to motivate teachers and students of Agricultural Science for improved academic performances in Senior Secondary Schools in Abia State.
Impact of COVID-19 on Stock Market Performance Using Efficient and Predictive LBL-LSTM Based Mathematical Model

In this research work, Efficient Stock forecasting model using Log Bilinear and Long Short term memory (LBL-LSTM) is designed, considering external fluctuating factors to analyze impact of the pandemic COVID 19, on stock market performance using similar kind of historical records like past outbreaks of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) virus occurred in 2002-2004. Earlier Machine learning (ML), based stock Market predictive models based on pre-epidemic reaction can become obsolete as theses models takes relatively longer historical training data as input parameters. These predictive ML models should be more robust to current happenings. Taking into account this problem, there is a need for model to be agile and flexible enough to sense external fluctuating factors. Model should be able to capture, adapt to rapid changes happening in economic dimension. Objective of this research work is to design and implement Log -Bilinear and Long Short term Memory based (LBL-LSTM) based model considering both long term and volatile short term external conditions. Experiments are conducted to analyze the performance of Proposed LBL -LSTM model, which shows significant performance improvement in terms of Root Mean Square Error (RMSE), Accuracy Score over existing ML based stock predictive models. Finally, after analyzing the effects conclusion can be made that markets will often react negatively to these incidents, in short term, but in the long term, the markets will eventually correct and improves. <br>
Biological Assay of Nitrogen Content of Grape Juice and Prediction of Sluggish Fermentations

A bioassay based upon final culture absorbance was developed and utilized to estimate nitrogen content of grape musts. Amino acid analyses of grape musts were run for comparison to the values obtained from the bioassay. In Chenin blanc and French Colombard musts, there was a good correlation between nitrogen content as measured by biomass yield with that determined from amino acid analysis. The nitrogen content of Grenache musts showed a positive correlation with cell yield in the bioassay, but was not as strongly correlated as in the other two varieties. The amino acids generally recognized as good yeast nitrogen sources were more highly correlated with biomass yield than were poorer nitrogen sources. Ammonium ion supplementation of nutrient-deficient Chenin blanc juices either stimulated fermentation rate or had no effect, depending upon the juice. Ammonium utilization was found to be dependent upon the pH and ethanol concentration of the medium. Fermentation of nitrogen deficient musts was found to be stimulated by a variety of growth factors in addition to nitrogen.
Modeling environmental bias and computing velocity field from data of Terra Nova Bay GPS network in Antarctica by means of a quasi-observation processing approach

A semi-permanent GPS network of about 30 vertices has been installed at Terra Nova Bay (TNB) near Ross Sea in Antarctica. A permanent GPS station TNB1 based on an Ashtech Z-XII dual frequency P-code GPS receiver with ASH700936D_M Choke Ring Antenna has been mounted on a reinforced concrete pillar built on bedrock since October 1998 and has recorded continuously up to the present. The semi-permanent network has been routinely surveyed every summer using high quality dual frequency GPS receivers with 24 hour sessions at 15 sec rate; data, metadata and solutions will be available to the scientific community at (http://www.geodant.unimore.it). We present the results of a distributed session approach applied to processing GPS data of the TNB GPS network, and based on Gamit/Globk 10.2-3 GPS analysis software. The results are in good agreement with other authors' computations and with many of the theoretical models. Citation: Casula, G. , M. Dubbini, and A. Galeandro (2007), Modeling environmental bias and computing velocity field from data of Terra Nova Bay GPS network in Antarctica by means of a quasi-observation processing approach, in Antarctica: A Keystone in a Changing World - Online Proceeding of the 10 th
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE OF ISLAMIC FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Corporate governance is one of the essential elements of corporation as it plays roles to design and promote principles of fairness, accountability and transparency. Western concept of corporate governance either the neo-liberal approach that promotes shareholder-value system or the continental model that upholds the stakeholder-value system has been subject of continuing debate for well over a century. It is observed however that there is not much discussion or literature on the issue of corporate governance from the Islamic perspective. It is strongly indicated that any Islamic corporation particularly Islamic financial institution needs to have a solid governance model and proper strategies that will promote the adoption of strong and effective corporate governance within the Islamic paradigm. This paper is intended to provide an overview on the corporate governance from Islamic perspective focuses on the Islamic financial institution.
Use of Big Data to Monitor Herd Health

Recent and ongoing advances in dairy cattle management, nutrition, genetics, and reproduction have led to improvements in our understanding and knowledge of dairy cattle biology. Additionally, improvements in data availability and timeliness of data from farms on an individual cow, herd, and farm system level have increased. For example, the routine analysis of milk samples started as a way to monitor milk fat and protein but has progressed to other complex traits and monitoring of herd health indicators. Other data are now available to farms from numerous sources that range from feeding systems, rumination sensors, activity monitors, robotic milking systems, and weather stations to name a few (Wathes et al., 2008; Wolfert et al., 2017). Furthermore, management systems incorporating advanced technology can be accessed by off-farm management team members and send real-time alerts.
Acute Peritoneal Dialysis During the COVID-19 Pandemic at Bellevue Hospital in New York City

The COVID-19 pandemic created an unprecedented strain on hospitals in New York City. Although practitioners focused on the pulmonary devastation, resources for the provision of dialysis proved to be more constrained. To deal with these shortfalls, NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue, NYU Brooklyn, NYU Medical Center and the New York Harbor VA Healthcare System, put together a plan to offset the anticipated increased needs for kidney replacement therapy. Prior to the pandemic, peritoneal dialysis was not used for acute kidney injury at Bellevue Hospital. We were able to rapidly establish an acute peritoneal dialysis program at Bellevue Hospital for acute kidney injury patients in the intensive care unit. A dedicated surgery team was assembled to work with the nephrologists for bedside placement of the peritoneal dialysis catheters. A multi-disciplinary team was trained by the lead nephrologist to deliver peritoneal dialysis in the intensive care unit. Between April 8, 2020 and May 8, 2020, 39 peritoneal dialysis catheters were placed at Bellevue Hospital. 38 patients were successfully started on peritoneal dialysis. As of June 10, 2020, 16 patients recovered renal function. One end stage kidney disease patient was converted to peritoneal dialysis and was discharged. One catheter was poorly functioning, and the patient was changed to hemodialysis before recovering renal function. There were no episodes of peritonitis and nine incidents of minor leaking, which resolved. Some patients received successful peritoneal dialysis while being ventilated in the prone position. In summary, despite severe shortages of staff, supplies and dialysis machines during the COVID-19 pandemic, we were able to rapidly implement a de novo peritoneal dialysis program which enabled provision of adequate kidney replacement therapy to all admitted patients who needed it. Our experience is a model for the use of acute peritoneal dialysis in crisis situations.
A Review of Cross Country Evidence

Product Market Regulation and Macroeconomic Performance: A Review of Cross Country Evidence The main purpose of this paper is to provide a critical overview of the recent empirical contributions that use cross country data to study the effect of product market regulation and reform on a country’s macroeconomic performance. After a brief review of the theoretical literature and of relevant micro-econometric evidence, the paper discusses the main data and methodological issues related to empirical work on this topic. It then critically evaluates the cross country evidence on the effect of product market regulation on mark-ups, firm dynamics, investment, employment, innovation productivity, and output growth. A summary of what we learn from the econometric results concludes the paper. JEL Classification: D24, K20, L10, L51, O31, O40, O57
WIDER Working Paper 2019/3 Industrial agglomeration in Myanmar

: Focusing on labour productivity and working conditions, we investigate the benefits of industrial zones for private manufacturing enterprises in Myanmar. We find that being located in an industrial zone associates with higher labour productivity. Value added gains, however, are not transferred to employees. The results are robust to different measures of productivity and model specifications, as well as to controlling for the natural level of industrial agglomeration in a particular location. The findings in general indicate additional benefits of planned industrial activities as opposed to naturally driven industrial clustering.
Expression And Significance of p63 Protein In Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Objective To investigate the expression of p63 protein in esophageal squamous carcinoma and its clinicopathologic significance.Methods Immunohistochemical method was used to detect the expression of p63 from the squamous esophageal cancer tissues and pericancerous epithelia tissues in 53 cases.Results The positive expression rates of p63 in the squamous esophageal cancer tissues and pericancerous epithelia tissues in 53 cases was 71.7%(38/53) and 35.8%(19/53) respectively.The rates were significantly different from each other( P0.01). Furthermore,the expression of p63 was closely correlated with the differentiation degree(P0.05): the positive rate of p63 in poor differentiation esophageal carcinoma(89.5 %)was notablely higher than well differentiation esophageal carcinoma(46.2 %). But the expression of p63 was not significantly correlated with the TNM stage,lymph node metastasis,and infiltrative depth(P0.05). Conclusion The expression of p63 in esophageal squamous carcinoma tissues is high,which suggested that it may involve in esophageal squamous carcinogenesis.
BIOMETRIC ASSESSMENT AND INTRAOCULAR LENS POWER CALCULATION IN ADULTS

Objectives: To determine the keratometric readings, axial length of the eyeball and intraocular lens (IOL) power for adults and whether or not it is advisable to implant intraocular lenses without proper pre- operative assessment.Material and Methods: It was aprospective Observational study conducted from March 2010 to January 2013. Setting; Community based Trust eye hospital in Tarakai village of District Swabi. All adult patients, undergoing cataract surgery with IOL implantation were included in the study after informed consent and fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria.Keratometric readings (K1 & K2), axial length and IOL power were calculated and data analyzed by using SPSS software database.Results: Out of 1100 patients with cataract 554 (50.4%) were males and 546(49.6%) were females. Right eye was involvedin 597(54.3%) patients whereas; left eye was involved in 503 (45.7%) patients. Mean K1 reading was 44.81 D with minimum reading of 39.50 D, maximum of 52 D and range was 12.50 D. Mean K2 reading was 44.92 D with minimum reading of 37.50 D, maximum of 50.50 D and range was 13.00 D. 23.3% (n=257) patients had K1 reading between 44- 44.99 D whereas, 20.9% (n=230) patients had K2 reading between 45- 45.99D. Mean axial length reading was 23.11mm with minimum reading of 18.06mm, maximum of 31.81mm and range was 13.75mm. 36.6%(n=403) patients had axial length between 23-23.99 mm. Mean IOL power in diopters was 20.11 D with minimum power of -2.00 D, maximum of 36.50 D and range was 38.50 D. 21%(n=230) patients had IOL power between 20- 20.50 D.Conclusion: There is a wide range of keratometric readings, axial length and IOL power. Therefore, the biometric readings vary greatly from patient to patient. Proper pre-operative biometric assessment is desirable for good post operative vision.
Investigating the Effects of Group Response Systems on Student Satisfaction, Learning and Engagement in Accounting Education

We examine group response systems (GRS) as an educational tool. We use an experimental approach and student survey data to assess vendors' claims that GRS improve student engagement and feedback, and thus improve learning. A key part of our design involves controlling for effects of moving to a more interactive pedagogy that have been found to affect learning. For a management accounting course, we find only limited GRS learning effects, as proxied by exam performance. Contrary to our expectations, we find a decline in engagement, as proxied by student oral participation, when GRS are used. We also find little evidence that GRS lead to greater student satisfaction with the course. We do find support for student satisfaction with GRS, from which we infer that implementation problems are not driving our results. In summary, we find little support for vendor claims, when controlling for changes in pedagogy.
Compactness results for the Kähler-Ricci flow

We consider the K\"ahler-Ricci flow $\frac{\partial}{\partial t}g_{i\bar{j}} = g_{i\bar{j}} - R_{i\bar{j}}$ on a compact K\"ahler manifold $M$ with $c_1(M) > 0$, of complex dimension $k$. We prove the $\epsilon$-regularity lemma for the K\"ahler-Ricci flow, based on Moser's iteration. Assume that the Ricci curvature and $\int_M |\rem|^k dV_t$ are uniformly bounded along the flow. Using the $\epsilon$-regularity lemma we derive the compactness result for the K\"ahler-Ricci flow. Under our assumptions, if $k \ge 3$ in addition, using the compactness result we show that $|\rem| \le C$ holds uniformly along the flow. This means the flow does not develop any singularities at infinity. We use some ideas of Tian from \cite{Ti} to prove the smoothing property in that case.
The phyletic affinity of ramamorphs: an ongoing controversy

The status of Miocene ramamorphs has been the cause of continuous debate sine the early 19OOs. Both cladistic and molecular data has been applied to answer some of the questions that arise. However, both approaches present problems. A discussion of taxonomic nomenclature, cladistic and molecular data pertaining to middle to late Miocene ramamorphs, and six possible phyletic affinities are presented.
Research on biomass and productivity of conversion cropland to forest in Datong County of Qinghai Province

The biomass and productivity of conversion cropland to forest in Datong County of Qinghai Province were analyzed in the paper.The result indicated that in the shallow-mountainous area,the total biomass and the total productivity of the community assumed connected remarkably with the existent mass of litter layer of forestland.The total biomass and the total capacity of model D(Hippophae rhamnoides ssp.sinensis) were the biggest,which were 29.5 t/hm~2 and 9.36 t/(hm~2.a),and the range was pattern D(Hippophae rhamnoides ssp.sinensis) pattern C(Populus cathayana+Lycium barbarum) pattern E(Caragana korshinskii) pattern B(Medicago sativa) pattern A(Paeonia veitchii). In the high-mountainous area,the total biomass and the total capacity were decided mainly by the biomass of tree layer,pattern F was the biggest,and arranges as pattern F(Picea crassifolia) pattern G(Larix.principis rupprechii) pattern J(Populus cathayana+Hippophae rhamnoides ssp.sinensis) pattern K(Picea crassifolia+Hippophae rhamnoides ssp.sinensis) pattern H(Betula latyphylla+Picea crassifolia). At the same time,the level productivity assumed a remarkable inverse correlation with the sum of productivity of the bush level and the field layer.This explained that in high-mountainous area the tree layer has the obvious inhibitory action to the bush and herb under it,because canopy density of forest was increased along with the years of conversion cropland to forest.
A gentle introduction to bilateral filtering and its applications

This course reviews the wealth of work related to bilateral filtering. The bilateral filter is ubiquitous in computational photography applications. It is increasingly common in computer graphics research papers but no single reference summarizes its properties and applications. This course provides a graphical, intuitive introduction to bilateral filtering, and a practical guide for image editing, tone-mapping, video processing and more.
Celecoxib induces apoptosis by the intrinsic pathway in HT‐29 colon carcinoma and A375 melanoma cells

Chronic use of non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) reduces the incidence of cancers of the colon, skin and other organs. The risk of adverse effects associated with NSAIDs precludes the use of many of these agents in a chemoprevention strategy. We and others have demonstrated direct cytotoxic effects of the COX‐2 selective NSAID, celecoxib, in human cancer cell lines. We sought to further elucidate the cellular mechanisms involved in celecoxib's cytotoxicity in HT‐29 colon carcinoma and A375 melanoma cells. HT‐29 and A375 cells were treated for 48 hours with increasing concentrations of celecoxib followed by the XTT assay to establish an IC50 value for each cell line. The IC50 values for celecoxib were 55 μM and 60 μM in the HT‐29 and A375 cell lines respectively. Western blotting was performed to assess induction of apoptotic markers subsequent to celecoxib treatment. HT‐29 and A375 cells were treated with celecoxib at IC50 and 2× IC50 doses respectively for 24 hours. Celecoxib at the 2× IC50 doses increased expression of cleaved caspases‐3 and ‐7 and poly ADP ribose polymerase (PARP) in both HT‐29 and A375 cells. Induction of intrinsic apoptosis by celecoxib was demonstrated in both cell lines indicated by increased expression of cleaved caspase‐9. These results demonstrate that celecoxib elicits a direct cytotoxic effect via induction of the intrinsic apoptosis pathway in HT‐29 and A375 cells.
Seasonal Patterns of Intraguild Predation and Size Variation among Larval Salamanders in Ephemeral Ponds

Abstract Predation among potential competitors, or intraguild predation (IGP), is dependent on size disparities between competing predators and prey and strongly influences the ecology of larval amphibians in ephemeral ponds. Although intraguild prey are hypothesized to exhibit faster growth rates than intraguild predators and, therefore, outgrow predation risk through time, intraguild predation also is associated with significant increases in predator growth rates that are hypothesized to increase the potential for future predation. Given these conflicting hypotheses, how predation among amphibian larvae early in development should influence size disparities and ontogenetic shifts in predation risk is unclear. To clarify the effects of intraguild predation on predator and prey growth, we quantified size variation among larval salamanders (Ambystomatidae) in forested ephemeral ponds while concurrently monitoring seasonal patterns of intraguild predation through gut content analyses. Intraguild predation had no discernible effect on either interspecific size disparities between intraguild predators and prey, or intraspecific size variation within predator populations, and factors of larval density, tadpole density, and pond area were more important than larval size variation in predicting IGP. Our results do not support previous assertions regarding the consequences of intraguild predation for predator–prey size disparities, because top predators not actively engaging in IGP appeared to maintain growth rates equivalent to successful conspecific IG predators, and the frequency of intraguild predation did not significantly change during larval ontogeny. The lack of consistent increases or decreases in predator–prey size disparities suggests that intraguild prey may not experience predictable ontogenetic shifts in intraguild predation risk.
Variation in stem properties in a IUFRO 1964/1968 Picea abies provenance experiment in southern Sweden

provenances from 3 blocks in a 17-year-old IUFRO 1964/1968 Picea abies (L.) KARST. provenance trial in southern Sweden were chosen for special measurements. The proven- ances originated from 11 zones in eastern Europe and southern Scandinavia and belonged all to the most fast-growing half of provenances. Carpathian provenances had the highest stem volume and dry weight and harvest index. Provenances from the Baltic States and Belarus combine high growth, high basic density and low incidence of spike knots. Provenances from southern Scandinavia had rather thin branches and high wood density but very low stem volume. The zonal variation in root anchorage could be attributed to variation in tree size. Partial correlations eliminating effects of zones showed that stems with high volume had poor form, thick branches and low basic density but high harvest index.