Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Breeding perennial ryegrass with better crown rust resistance

Improving rust resistance is one of the main goals in our breeding programme with perennial ryegrasses. We have studied the behaviour of our breeding material over several years in several locations under natural and artificial infection conditions. The narrow sense heritability of crown rust resistance is fairly high (0.46), providing scope for improving resistance, but this optimism is reduced by the negative correlation with yield. The most resistant material yielded 4% less than the most susceptible material. No decline in digestibility is expected when improving the disease resistance. The incidence of crown rust is very variable between years, locations and between spontaneous and artificial infections, creating constraints in selection. Observations for several years and at several locations appear to be the best way to improve rust resistance in perennial ryegrass.
Long-Term, Short-Term and Time-Varying Profitability of Reversals: The Role of Market State and Volatility

: Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the various patterns of contrarian trading strategy that can generate superior returns for retail investors in Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). Design/Methodology/Approach: To examine the long-term and short-term pattern of contrarian anomaly, the study adopts the buy-and-hold method and j-k overlapping portfolio formation procedure of Jegadeesh and Titman with slight modifications. Moreover, the study is also carried out to investigate the relation between the performance of contrarian portfolios and several market conditions to further test if the time-varying contrarian effects are context-dependent. Findings: The study findings suggest the existence of both long-term and short-term reversal effects that vary over time. Interestingly, the contrarian strategies yield higher returns during crisis periods, negative market state and higher market volatility. We show that short-term reversals, thus the payoffs to contrarian strategy, are predictable with market state which is found to be the primary predictor. The overall findings of this research lend partial support to the Adaptive Market Hypothesis (AMH) which claims that the changed stock market conditions are the main causes of time-varying behavior of market efficiency. Practical Implications: The existing literature reveals that the unchecked stock market intermediaries in PSX artificially manipulate the stock prices and earn abnormal returns at the expense of momentum or uninformed investors. The current research enables the policy makers and regulators to understand why emerging equity markets fail due to manipulations and how unsheltered investors can survive under the weak governing environment. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the existing literature on asset pricing by innovating various ways of excess returns based on contrarian trading strategy. In addition, our work contributes to the literature on the AMH by testing the impact of several stock market conditions on the time-varying profitability of contrarian strategy. There is a dearth of literature on the conditioning impact of various market states on the time-varying behavior of trading strategies in emerging markets.
Kabanti Kaluku Panda: An Ecofeminist Perspective in Local Wisdom

Study of ecofeminism in local wisdom, especially in the indigenous people is relevant for this time. Buton has literary works of Kaluku Panda Atuwu Incana Dempa, to provide direction for social life based on environmental values and Islamic teachings. This study tries to identify of the suitability of the perspective of ecofeminism in the script of Kabanthi Kaluku Panda. Based on the study in this article explains that ecofeminism has its scope of knowledge in local wisdom, especially in the philosophy of society in an area. Therefore, in an effort to understand the relationship between feminist and ecological issues in literary texts, conceptually laden will be influenced by symbolic and linguistic relationships.
Identification of natural hybrids of gibel carp Carassius auratus gibelio (Bloch) and crucian carp Carassius carassius (L.) from lower Dyje River floodplain (Czech Republic)

Morphometric and genetic variation were examined in parental Carassius auratus gibelio and Carassius carassius individuals, and their natural hybrids. Of meristic traits, only the number of gill rakers clearly distinguished hybrids (39·4 ± 1·4) from parental C. a. gibelio (48·3 ± 0·7) and C. carassius (28·6 ± 1·1). MtDNA sequences showed that the hybrids were descendants of female C. a. gibelio. Microsatellite analysis confirmed the presence in hybrids of variants typical of C. a. gibelio and C. carassius.
Implementing Google Earth to Enhance Student’s Engagement and Learning Outcome in Geography Learning

This study aims to examine the effects of Google Earth on students’ engagement in learning and their learning outcome. This study employed pre-experimental design with the One-Shot Case Study design. From the exploration directed crosswise over various areas of evaluation of 12 students in the school, it is demonstrated that dynamic learning of students in was high since it was above 75% and learning outcomes reached an average of 80. This is good considering that the passing grades set in the school was 70. The application of experiential learning methods can produce satisfactory output when viewed from student participation. By looking at the characteristics of schools where students number was less than 20, the teacher is required to develop innovative learning methods. If implemented, this may yield in the improving circumstance of the currently marginalised Geography.
On the presence of the deep-sea blind lobster Stereomastis suhmi (Decapoda: Polychelidae) in Southwestern Atlantic waters and its circum-Antarctic distribution

Here we report on the presence of the deep-sea blind lobster Stereomastis suhmi in the Southwestern Atlantic. The species identification was based on morphological traits and confirmed with genetic barcoding. The specimen analysed shows little difference from previous descriptions. This work extends the range of S. suhmi in America, where it was previously limited to the Pacific coasts off Chile, to the mouth of the Rio de la Plata, Argentina, and confirms its circumpolar presence with molecular data. A review of all available records shows that the overall distribution of the species is well correlated with the presence of Antarctic Intermediate Waters suggesting that the species habitat is restricted to cold and relatively low-salinity/oxygen-rich waters.
Mistreatment and Its Associated Factors among Women during Labor and Delivery in Hospitals of Silte Town, Southern Ethiopia

Background & aim: Current evidence clearly shows that the mistreatment of women during labor and childbirth in health facilities is on the rise all over the world. This kind of disrespectful treatment deters women from seeking care. In spite of this, little attention has been devoted to this critical issue both in practice and research. With this background in mind, the current study aimed to investigate the prevalence of mistreatment and its associated factors among women during labor and childbirth in public hospitals of Silte Town, Southern Ethiopia. Methods: This hospital-based cross-sectional study was carried out on 409 participants using the systematic sampling method within March 1-30, 2018. The data collection was performed using a structured instrument. The data were entered into EpiData software (version 3.1) and analyzed in SPSS software (version 23). Binary logistic regression analyses were computed to identify the associated factors at 95% CI. Results: The overall prevalence of mistreatment was observed to be 67.7%. The factors which were significantly associated with the mistreatment included complicated labor (AOR=2.6; 95%CI: 1.07-6.06) and a longer stay at a health facility (AOR=2.6; 95% CI: 1.34-5.18). On the other hand, having antenatal care visits (AOR=0.5; 95% CI: 0.4-0.79) and the existence of birth companion during childbirth (AOR=0.35; 95% CI: 0.21-0.57) were found to be protective factors of mistreatment. Conclusion: Mistreatment during childbirth and labor is still a serious public concern in the study area. Therefore, all the responsible bodies must develop efficient methods for the prevention and elimination of mistreatment. To this end, they need to strengthen the continuous provision of antenatal care education and counseling, allow for the presence of birth companions, and minimize unnecessarily long health facility stays after childbirth.
Analisis Pemetaan Ayat-ayat Al-Qur’an pada Silabus Biologi SMA Sebagai Tantangan Pendidik Abad 21

In the 2013 curriculum, one of the demands of the Biology syllabus was to strengthen aspects of spiritual and character education to prepare students to face the 21st-century development. The teachers in Madrasah Aliyah (MA) experienced challenges in integrating the learning materials of Biology with relevant Al-Qur'an verses.The objective of this research is to map learning materials of Biology based on the basic competencies in the 2013 curriculum with relevant Al-Qur'an verses. This research is a qualitative research with document study as the main data. Supporting data used are unstructured questionnaires. The main data was analyzed descriptive qualitatively, while the supporting data was made in the form of percentage and analyzed descriptively. This research resulted in the mapping of Qur'anic verses, which are 183 verses related to plants and animals, that were then mapped on to the biology syllabus of 46 verses for grade X, 38 verses for grade XI, and 68 verses for grade XII. Based on the results of the analysis, a match between basic competencies which include the ability to identify, explain, compile knowledge, group, formulate ideas, analyze, and make products was obtained. The competences mentioned are in accordance with the verses contained in the Al-Qur'an. Thus, the mapping of Al-Qur'an verses in highschool biology can be taught because of the compatibility between the basic competences and the Qur'anic verses to support 21st-century competencies.
External dacryocystorhinostomy for patients of chronic dacryocystitis with chronic rhinosinusitis

Introduction: Dacryocystitis is characterized as an inflammatory state of the nasolacrimal sac. It is typically caused by an obstruction within the nasolacrimal duct and subsequent stagnation of tears in the lacrimal sac. Stagnation of tears will provide a favorable environment for infectious organisms to propagate and proteinaceous debris to form. Materials and Methods: In this prospective, observational study conducted over a 5-year period (March 2011 to February 2016) in a tertiary eye care center and department of Ophthalmology and otorhinolaryngology, consecutive subjects (60 chronic sinusitis patients) were recruited with primary obstruction of the lower lacrimal drainage system due to chronic dacryocystitis who underwent external dacryocystorhinostomy (EDCR) by a single surgeon. Results: A total of 60 patients were included in this study, concerning the gender, there was a predominance of the female with 39 out of 60 patients (64.1%) and males were 21 patients. Age groups of 1-20 years are 3 patients (4.61%) and predominant age in the study was elderly more than 61 years old patients 40%. The clinical characteristics of chronic dacryocystitis are shown in table 3, epiphora was found in 51 patients (78.4%) and absent in 14 patients (21.5%). The discharge by the digital expression of the lacrimal sac was attained in 45 patients (69.2%) and not attained in 20 patients (30.8%). The previous history of exacerbation of chronic dacryocystitis identified as purulent discharge occurred in 5 patients (7.7%) and non-occurrence in 60 patients (92.3%). Conclusion: The physiopathology of the CDC is not fully known. This study reveals a possible influence of CRS on the CDC, emphasizing its action on the exacerbation of the symptoms.
Unquantifiable uncertainty in projecting stock response to climate change: Example from North East Arctic cod

Abstract Data suggest that for some years there has been a positive relationship between the recruitment of cod in the Barents Sea and the sea temperature at the Kola section during the year of spawning. However, analysis of the most recent data indicates that this relationship no longer holds. This change in the recruitment dynamics will clearly have an impact on our understanding of future stock dynamics and long-term yield. It also highlights the impacts arising from possible future changes in similar relationships in other species and ecosystems on our ability to predict biological responses to climate change arising. This article uses a ‘STOCOBAR’ forward simulation model to evaluate North East Arctic cod dynamics under a variety of climate scenarios and recruitment hypotheses, presenting the differences in modelled spawning stock biomass under temperature-dependent and -independent recruitment situations. The divergence between the modelled populations (and hence yields) under the different recruitment hypotheses indicates the high difficulty of predicting the future development of a stock with any degree of certainty, or even with any quantifiable degree of uncertainty. These results highlight the importance of having a management regime that is robust to unpredicted and unpredictable changes in stock dynamics, and the need for management strategy evaluations under a wide range of possible future scenarios.
Strategic Inventory Management Practices and the Performance of Supermarkets in Nairobi County, Kenya

DOI: http://dx.doi. org/10.24018/ejbmr.2020. 5.2. 108 1 Abstract—This study establishes the influence of strategic inventory management practices on the performance of supermarkets in Nairobi County, Kenya. Specifically, the study examined the effect of vendor managed inventory, leaninventory system, e-inventory management system and activitybased costing system on performance of supermarkets in Nairobi County. The study was grounded on the resource based view theory. A descriptive cross-sectional survey research design was employed and stratified random sampling approach used to ensure representativeness of the study population. From the target population of 158 supermarkets a sample size of 113 supermarkets was picked. A structured questionnaire was used to collect primary data and was administered to the heads of supply chain management in the respective firms. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression equation were applied to analyse data with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (version 21.0). The study established a positive significant relationship between strategic inventory management practices and performance of supermarkets. Explicitly, e-inventory management system and activity-based costing system registered the highest influence on performance of supermarkets while lean inventory management systems had no significant influence on performance. The study concludes that strategic inventory management practices significantly improve performance of supermarkets. Consequently, the study recommends that management of supermarkets in the County should implement e-inventory management systems and practice activity-based costing in order to improve their performance through reduction of operation costs and improved inventory control, the management of supermarkets should institutionalize employment of cost accountants as part of supply chain management team for effective application of activity based costing in inventory management. and the government should give tax rebate on IT infrastructure related to e-inventory management systems to encourage up take of the systems by firm as a way of boosting their performance and growth. Further the study suggests that future research should focus on undertaking a comparable study incorporating a wider spatial and population scope as well as give attention to constructs affecting the effectiveness of strategic inventory management practices once they are implemented by supermarkets in order to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter and contribute towards the existing body of knowledge in this area.
Molecular marker-facilitated analysis of introgression in winter wheat × Triticum tauschii populations

Triticum tauschii (Coss.) Schmal. , a wild, diploid ancestor of common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) has become an important genetic resource for wheat improvement. As this trend continues, a detailed understanding of the introgression process becomes increasingly important. This study utilized molecular markers to track introgression of T. tauschii DNA into common wheat. Genotypes of 147 BC 2 F 1 lines derived from crosses between wheat and T. tauschii were determined for one protein, 25 restriction fragment length polymorphisms, and eight random amplified polymorphic DNA markers. MAPMAKER and GMENDEL computer programs were used to determine linkage groups and genetic distances. Map orders and recombination distances of linked probes compared favorably with the existing T. tauschii map except for chromosome 4D, which was inherited as a unit. Certain chromosomal segments from either T. aestivum or T. tauschii were transferred more frequently than expected, and choice of recurrent parent played a role in the level of introgression that occurred. Recombination between the D genomes of T. aestivum and T. tauschii occurs at a level similar to that in an intraspecific cross ; any abnormalities that exist should not hinder the ability to transfer genes of interest while eliminating flanking chromatin that may be responsible for deleterious effects.
Sensory properties and economics of low fat probiotic ice creams using tapioca starch and malto dextrin

A study was carried out to prepare low fat probiotic ice cream by incorporating starches and Lactobacillus reuteri. Ice cream having 10 per cent milk fat was kept as control (FFIM). Different treatments of ice cream having 1, 2 and 3 per cent fat were prepared by incorporating either tapioca starch or maltodextrin at 3, 4 and 5 per cent levels with 10% fruit pulp respectively. The calorific value and organoleptic evaluation were studied during different storage periods up to 6 weeks in different treatments of ice cream at -23 °C. The organoleptic evaluation revealed a highly significant (P
The Influence of Innovation on SMEs Business Performance in the Manufacturing Sector

Nowadays, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in contributing to the country's economic growth. Overall, the contribution of SMEs to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are increased year by year. However, there are few studies showed that SMEs business performance are still inconsistent and need improvement. Therefore, the Malaysian government through the budget of 2016, has been working to ensure business sustainability, and also support the development and long-term growth of the SMEs. This study aims to investigate the relationship between innovation and business performance among SMEs in Malaysia. A sample of 155 SMEs data has successfully collected through a survey. The collected data was analysed by using the Multiple Regression Analysis. The findings revealed that innovation had a significant positive effect on the SMEs firm business performance. The findings has strengthen the theory of resource-based view (RBV) by filling in the scarcity of research on innovation as well as contributed to the significance of this study.
The Yangtze River dolphin or baiji (Lipotes vexillifer): population status and conservation issues in the Yangtze River, China

1. Baiji were sighted 17 times during three recent simultaneous multi-vessel surveys in the Yangtze River, China (November 4-10, 1997; December 4-9, 1998; October 31-November 5, 1999). There were 11 sightings in 1997 (consisting of 17 animals), five in 1998 (seven animals), and two in 1999 (four animals). It was concluded that 13 individuals Could be considered as a minimum number of the baiji currently in the Yangtze River. 2. An annual rate of population decrease was roughly estimated as 10%. From the body sizes observed, the proportions of old, adult and immature individuals were approximately estimated at 57, 26, and 17% respectively. 3. Baiji showed a significant attraction to confluences and sand bars with large eddies. The present distribution range of the baiji is less than 1400 km in length in the Yangtze main river. Distances between the two nearest groups of baiji appear to be increasing. 4. Two typical sightings are described, in which surfacing and movements of baiji were recorded. Baiji were often found swimming together with finless porpoise. In the surveys they occurred in the same group in 63% of occurrences. Interactions between baiji and finless porpoise are described and discussed. 5. Human activities are the main threats to the baiji. Illegal electrical fishing accounted for 40% of known mortalities during the 1990s. Engineering explosions for maintaining navigation channels have become another main cause of baiji deaths. The last hope of saving the species may be to translocate the remaining baiji into a semi-captive reserve. known as the 'Baiji Semi-natural Reserve'. Copyright (C) 2003 John Wiley Sons, Ltd.
In vivo embryo production in buffalo: current situation and future perspectives

Abstract In the last few years, there has been an increasing interest in the in vitro embryo production technologies for faster propagation of superior germplasm in buffalo, due to the low efficiency of multiple ovulation and embryo transfer programs. Early attempts to produce buffalo embryos in vitro have been made by using procedures that were proven effective in cattle. However, the acquisition of more specific information on oocyte and embryo culture requirements in vitro in this species has resulted in an improved efficiency over the years. Although the IVEP efficiency has enhanced, as indicated by competitive embryo yields, pregnancy rate and development to term are still poor. Furthermore, the optimization of embryo cryopreservation methods in this species is critical for the diffusion of ET procedures in the field. The present review intends to describe the state of the art of IVEP in buffalo species, emphasizing the advances achieved and the limitations still to overcome.
Estimating primary productivity of marine macroalgae in East Antarctica using in situ fluorometry

Photosynthetic activity of marine macroalgae in the Windmill Islands, East Antarctica, was measured in situ using submersible modulated fluorometers. An empirical relation incorporating terms for respiration and non-linear electron transport was derived from simultaneous in vivo measurements of effective quantum yield ( ) and oxygen evolution. This relation was used with in situ measurements of and photosynthetic photon flux density acquired over 24-h periods to estimate oxygen evolution rates of algae over the course of the measurement period. Productivity ranged from −8 to 19 µmol O2 g−1 FW h−1 (FW = fresh weight), with daily carbon gain ranging from −1.5 to 3.6 mg C g−1 FW d−1 for midnight ice-covered algae and midday ice-free algae, respectively. These values were similar to published values of productivity of Antarctic species derived from oxygen- and carbon-based techniques. The technique described here provides a simple and rapid means of estimating primary productivity in marine systems.