Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
How to Integrate Machine-Learning Probabilistic Output in Integer Linear Programming: a case for RSA

We integrate machine-learning-based QoT estimation in reach constraints of an integer linear program (ILP) for routing and spectrum assignment (RSA), and develop an iterative solution for QoT-aware RSA. Results show above 30% spectrum savings compared to solving RSA with ILP using traditional margined reach computation.
The effects of leadership styles on employee performance: a case of a selected commercial bank in Botswana

Purpose: The leadership phenomenon is fundamental in providing employees with direction and emotional indulgence to derive maximum effort out of them. Therefore, it is vital that an organisation places uninhibited emphasis on the appropriate leadership style to enhance employee performance. Premised on the Collaborative Leadership Model, this paper sought to extricate the nexus between leadership style and employee performance at a selected bank in Botswana, focusing on the transactional, transformational, and participative leadership styles. Research methodology: The study adopted a positivist research paradigm coupled with a survey research design, while a quantitative methodology was used to collect data through a self-administered questionnaire. The study population comprised 433 employees from which a sample of 200 was randomly selected. Data was analysed through the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), culminating in statistical techniques such as factor analysis, regression analysis and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Results: The results of the study revealed that there was a significant utilisation of the participative, transformational, and transactional leadership styles at the selected commercial bank. However, while the use of the participative and transactional leadership styles had a positive and significant influence on employee performance, the transformational leadership style’s effect was insignificant. Limitation: The study only used quantitative data from employees for analysis and did not include bank leaders’ opinions. Contribution: The study contributed to the expansion of the body of knowledge on leadership style and employee performance in the banking sector in Botswana and elsewhere and helped to unmask the shortcomings of some styles while exposing the power of others in reaping positive reinforcements leading to enhancement of employee performance. Keywords: Leadership, Leadership style, Employee performance, Participative leadership, Transformational leadership, Transactional leadership
Role of adhesion proteins Neuroligin 2 and IgSF9b in the amygdala anxiety circuitry

Anxiety disorder is a debilitating condition that affects up to 10% of the adult population in the world. Mapping of brain activity in patients and in mouse models has shown that anxiety- related behavior is associated with abnormally high firing of basal amygdala and its downstream target nucleus, the centromedial amygdala. A plausible mechanism for this increased excitatory drive is dysfunction of amygdala inhibitory synapses, but the proteins that contribute to such dysfunction and that may serve as novel targets for pharmaceutical intervention are largely unknown. Here, I investigate the function of two synaptic adhesion proteins implicated in neuropsychiatric disorders, Neuroligin 2 (Nlgn2) and IgSF9b, at inhibitory synapses in the anxiety- processing circuitry in amygdala. Using a combination of behavioral assessment, quantitative morphological analysis, cFOS induction assay, anatomical tracing and in vivo and in vitro electrophysiology, I show that deletion of Nlgn2 causes a prominent anxiety phenotype and results in upregulation of activity of excitatory projection neurons in basal amygdala, which in turn robustly enhance the firing of centromedial amygdala under anxiogenic conditions. To identify additional inhibitory synaptic proteins involved in anxiety regulation, I investigated the function of IgSF9b, a novel cell adhesion molecule that interacts with Nlgn2 in vitro and hence potentially modulates the anxiety phenotype of Nlgn2 KO mice. I show that in sharp contrast to Nlgn2 KO mice, deletion of IgSF9b decreases anxiety behavior and enhances the activation of inhibitory interneurons in basal amygdala under anxiogenic conditions. Moreover, deletion of each protein affects distinct subsets of inhibitory synapses in basal and centromedial amygdala. Strikingly, those differential mechanisms interact in mice lacking both proteins to completely rescue anxiety phenotype by normalizing the anxiety- associated firing of centromedial amygdala. Specifically, deletion of IgSF9b rescues the enhancement of high gamma (70-120 Hz) band activity of centromedial amygdala in Nlgn2 KO mice during exposure to anxiogenic conditions. My findings indicate that Nlgn2 and IgSF9b play a crucial role in anxiety processing, thus providing important insights into the molecular mechanisms of anxiety and into potential drug targets for anxiety treatment.
How I Survived Emotional Abuse: A Narrative Study

Children of divorce are not new to society yet their coping strategies are overlooked. Different abuse histories warrant a unique combination of coping strategies to deal with memories of past abuse. Coping has been put forward as an important element in understanding the long-term functioning of individuals with a history of emotionally abuse. The aim of this study was to investigate the challenges faced by a child of divorced parents, the coping strategies adopted by the child and how these coping strategies affected her level of perceived stress and life satisfaction. By using a narrative study, a female respondent, aged 13 who had been victimised through parental divorce was interviewed. Face-to-face interview was conducted by employing unstructured questions. Thematic analysis was implemented to analyse the data. Major themes found were; internal and external challenges, as well as positive and negative strategies. The results revealed that the child experienced mental health problems such as depression and loneliness during her childhood as a consequence of parental divorce which is perceived as a huge stressor or challenge in her life event. She engaged in both problem-focused and emotion-focused coping – using active emotion-focused coping other than avoidant focused coping – which led to boosting satisfaction in her life. This study contributes to school counsellors in helping school children, as well as for Muslim families with children coping with emotional abuse.
Diel patterns of zooplankton community structure in nearshore waters of different substrates off Tinggi and Sibu Islands, Malaysia, with special reference to copepods

The relationship between zooplankton community structure and selected environmental conditions was investigated by simultaneous two-day consecutive sampling in the waters overlying coral and sand sites off Sibu Island and a seagrass site off Tinggi Island, Johor, Malaysia. A total of 129 taxa were identified, 60 non-copepod taxa and 69 copepod species in all samples. Uni- and multi-variate analyses reveal distinct coral, sand, seagrass copepod assemblages with indicator copepod species and attributes of their size fractions. Small fraction (100–335 µm) samples contained greatest number of individuals, few rare species and were densest at onshore depths, and the opposite for large fraction (>335 µm) samples but were densest at nighttime and most species rich in the coral site at night. Higher species diversity at offshore stations is due likely to ecotonal effects of overlapping oceanic and nearshore communities. This study demonstrates the usefulness of uni- and multi-variate analyses in identifying patterns in zooplankton community structure in representative shallow tropical habitats, and the need for accurate zooplankton taxonomy, nighttime and daytime and onshore and offshore sampling, and size fractionation of samples.
Silicium depose par l. P. C. V. D. Et dope in-situ : depot, caracterisation et application

Ce travail est consacre au silicium depose et dope in-situ par lpcvd (low pressure chemical vapour deposition) a basse temperature ( 600c) dans un reacteur tubulaire horizontal a paroi chaude. Les systemes gazeux employes sont respectivement silane-helium-phosphine pour le dopage au phosphore et silane-helium-diborane pour le dopage au bore. La premiere partie traite du dopage au phosphore. Les conditions experimentales conduisant a une incorporation uniforme du phosphore sur la gamme 3x10#1#6 - 3x10#2#0 atomes/cm#3 sont etudiees. La seconde partie traite du dopage au bore. Des problemes d'uniformite de l'incorporation en bore le long du reacteur attribues a la chimie du couple silane-diborane sont rencontres. L'emploi d'une canne d'injection permet de retablir l'uniformite du depot. Les proprietes electriques des couches de silicium polycristallin dope sont etudiees en fonction de la concentration en atomes dopants et de la pression de depot, montrant qu'une pression de depot elevee conduit a de meilleures caracteristiques electriques. Les resultats acquis ont permi de realiser des structures de type pin sur substrats d'ito (indium tin oxyde) destinees a la fabrication d'une matrice de contacts redresseurs
Foliar Application of Thiamin Stimulates the Growth, Yield and Biochemical Compounds Production of Coriander and Fenugreek

Abstract This study was aimed to investigate the effect of thiamine (Th) foliar application on some morpho-physiological aspects in coriander and fenugreek. Three levels of Th (250, 500 and 750 ppm) plus control treatment (distilled water) were studied under controlled greenhouse conditions. All the levels of Th, in particular the concentration of 500 ppm, increased the vegetative growth of coriander. 1000-grain weight, contents of nitrogen and phosphorus, carotenoid and chlorophyll b contents were the highest at a concentration of 750 ppm. Fenugreek vegetative growth also responded positively to the application of Th especially at a concentration of 750 but also 500 ppm increased the content of leaf nitrogen, chlorophyll b, carotenoids, phenolics and antioxidant activity. Overall, the performance of coriander and fenugreek was improved by the application of Th foliar at all levels.
The Effect of Rapport on Psychocutaneous Patients’ Referral to Psychiatry Department

Background: The skin described as the mirror of the mind. In primary psychocutaneous diseases patients have no primary skin disease and all of the cutaneous findings are self-induced. Establishing rapport has great effect on patient compliance and considered the initial and the most important step in the successful management of psychocutaneous patients. Aims: To highlight the role of rapport on the compliance of patients with primary psychocutaneous diseases to visit psychiatry department. Study Design: Descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: Center of Dermatology/Medical City in Baghdad,between December 2017June 2018. Methodology: A total 47 patients with primary psychocutaneous diseases were enrolled in the study. Detailed history was taken from each patient with special attention to establish rapport. Referral to psychiatry department was offered to the patients emphasizing on the relationship between mental health and dermatological diseases. Results: A total of 47 patients diagnosed with primary psychocutaneous disorders were assessed and enrolled in this study. 37 were females and 10 were males with female to male ratio: 3.7:1. Age Original Research Article Husni and Kassim; AJRDES, 2(1): 1-10, 2019; Article no.AJRDES. 54686 2 of patients ranged from (11-63) years with mean and standard deviation of (37.978±15.597) years. The enrolled diseases and their frequency were: Neurotic excoriations 34%, dermatitis artefacta 21%, lichen simplex chronicus 19%, Prurigo nodularis 10.6%, trichotillomania 10.6% and delusion of parasitosis 4%. In the present study 72.3% of the enrolled psychocutaneous patients eventually accepted psychiatric referral. Conclusion: Primary psychocutaneous diseases are found to affect patients with a mean age 38 years and female preponderance, neurotic excoriations was the most common of these diseases. Rapport building is very important in dealing with psychocutaneous patients and has a major role in improving referral rate to psychiatry department.
Social Media Features for Improving Organization Business Performance: A Systematic Literature Review

: Social media is a platform to share information that is used by most people today. Business organization must use social media strategies to gain beneﬁt from it. Knowledge of the features and impact of social media usage are needed. This systematic literature review aims to identify social media features that affect business performance. The literature is obtained through searching in two relevant database. The papers are evaluated by reading in its entirety and evaluating its quality. Features on social media can affect business performance. The impact of using social media on business organizations includes Word of Mouth, good communication with customers, consideration and inﬂuence on social media. Business organizations must take advantage of two-way communication to respond and communicate with consumers to ﬁnd out how certain brands are perceived in order to obtain full beneﬁts. Social media can also improve business performance by increasing sales, fostering partnerships
Exhumation of the Coyote Mountains Metamorphic Core Complex (Arizona): Implications for Orogenic Collapse of the Southern North American Cordillera

A microstructural and thermochronometric analysis of the Coyote Mountains detachment shear zone provides new insight into the collapse of the southern North American Cordillera. The Coyote Mountains is a metamorphic core complex that makes up the northern end of the Baboquivari Mountains in southern Arizona. The Baboquivari Mountains records several episodes of crustal shortening and thickening and regional metamorphism, including the Late Cretaceous‐early Paleogene Laramide orogeny which is locally expressed by the Baboquivari thrust fault. Thrusting and shortening were accompanied by magmatic activity recorded by intrusion of Paleocene muscovite‐biotite‐garnet peraluminous granites such as the ~58 Ma Pan Tak Granite, interpreted as anatectic melts representing the culmination of the Laramide orogeny. Following Laramide crustal shortening, the northern end of the Baboquivari Mountains was exhumed along a top‐to‐the‐north detachment shear zone, which resulted in the formation of the Coyote Mountains metamorphic core complex. Structural and microstructural analysis show that the detachment shear zone evolved under a strong component of noncoaxial (simple shear) deformation, at deformation conditions of ~450 ± 50°C, under a differential stress of ~60 MPa, and a strain rate of 1.5 × 10−11 to 5.0 × 10−13 s−1 at depth of ~11–14 km. Detailed 40Ar/39Ar geochronology of biotite and muscovite, in the context of the deformation conditions determined by quartz microstructures, suggests that the mylonitization associated with the formation of the Coyote Mountains metamorphic core complex started at ~29 Ma (early Oligocene). Apatite fission track ages indicate that the footwall of the Coyote Mountains metamorphic core complex experienced rapid exhumation to the upper crust by ~24 Ma. The fact that mylonitization and rapid extensional exhumation postdates Laramide thickening by ~30 Myr indicates that crustal thickness alone was insufficient to initiate extensional tectonic and required an additional driving force. The timing of mylonitization and rapid exhumation documented here and in other MCCs are consistent with the hypothesis that slab rollback and the effect of a slab window trailing the Mendocino Triple Junction have been critical in driving the development of the MCCs of the southwest.
A novel application of pre-signals to improve the performance of signalized intersections: evaluation through simulation

To ponder less costlier solutions to solve traffic congestion problems at signalized intersections, this paper proposes a novel application consisting of using pre-signals. Hence, an agent-based traffic simulation model was developed, where it is possible to model different types of intersections – including roundabouts of different sizes – and quantify and compare their performance. By analyzing the simulation results, it was found that: on the intersection with pre-signals, an increase in the flow of 10% and 3% was registered, the vehicles spent 1 and 2 less minutes to cross the intersection and the fuel consumption was decreased in 22% and 44%, in comparison to regular intersections and roundabouts, respectively. Concerning the size of queues, it was noted that the queues of the regular intersection were 60 meters longer than the queues on the intersection with pre-signals and on the roundabout. Based on these findings, and by making cost assumptions, a small cost analysis was made, which indicates that at least 1 million € could be yearly saved.
The macroecology of passerine nest types, in the light of macroevolution

Passerine birds build a diversity of nests to lay and incubate eggs, and to house nestlings. Open cup, dome, and hole (or cavity) nests have distinct advantages and/or disadvantages related to predation risk and thermoregulation. We used macroecological and macroevolutionary approaches to test contrasting predictions from considering these consequences. Patterns of prevalence across latitude and elevation for the roofed nest types (holes and domes) provide no evidence that their thermoregulation benefits promote colonization of colder environments. These patterns are more consistent with the role of predation in determining where dome-nesting species in particular occur. Macroevolutionary analyses suggest that diversity patterns for nest types along major ecological gradients mostly arise from how clades with conserved nest types have diversified across gradients, rather than arising from local adaptation. Lastly, we reveal a negative relationship between body mass and latitude in hole-nesting passerines, which runs counter to Bergmann’s rule. Statement of authorship JPM and JGB designed the study. JPM and ZZ compiled data from the literature. JPM performed statistical analyses with input from JGB. JPM and JGB wrote the manuscript, and ZZ contributed to revisions. Data accessibility statements Data were obtained from existing sources in the literature, cited in the manuscript.
Impact of Conservatism and Earnings Management on Earning Quality: Evidence from Pakistani Listed Firms

This study examines whether accounting conservatism(prudence) and earning management are related with improvedquality of earnings. Using a sample of 70 non-financialPakistani listed firms covering a 10 years period from 2008-2017 with 700 observations. Quality of earning is measured onthe basis of Accrual quality measurement as proxy to earningquality indicator. Basu Reverse regression approach is used tomeasure conservatism (Prudence) and Modified Jones Model isused for Earning Management. The results of the researchindicate a significant positive impact of conservatism andearning management on quality of earnings in context ofPakistan. This context will provide a source for shareholders,stakeholders, controlling bodies of firms, regulators and otherconcerned bodies to make decisions on the financial position ofthe firm‘s on available financial reports.
The effect of integrated use of vermicompost, biofertilizer (Azotobacter chroococcum) and inorganic fertilizers (N, P, K and Zn) on yield and nutrient content and their uptake by wheat.

A pot culture experiment was conducted in the pot house of the department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science A.S. (P. G) college, Lakhaoti, Bulandshahr, U.P. to study the effect of integrated use of Vermicompost, Azotobacter and inorganic fertilizers on yield and nutrient content and their uptake by wheat. Conjuctive use of Vermicompost, Azotobacter and Zinc in collaboration with 100% recommended fertilizer dose produced significantly higher grain and straw yield of wheat. However, these results remained at par with those recorded with 75% recommended fertilizer dose plus Zn, Vermicompost (Vc) and Azotobacter. 100% NPK + VC + Zn + Azotobacter treatment appeared to be best. Significant improvement owing to appropriate combination of NPK, VC, Zn and Azotobacter was observed for the nutrient content and their uptake by the crop and the maximum nutrient content and their uptake was noticed due to 100% RFD of NPK + VC + Zn and Azotobacter and minimum with control.
The Influences of Metformin on Prostate in Terms of PSA Level and Prostate Volume.

OBJECTIVES The effects of metformin on prostate volume and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) were investigated. MATERIALS AND METHODS We enrolled 384 newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus (DM) patients and 152 controls all of whom were >50 years into our prospective cross-sectional observational study. The first group contained patients receiving metformin only, the second group were taking a mixture of medications, including metformin plus other oral anti-diabetics, and the third was the control group. Before beginning treatment, body mass indices (BMI) of all cases were obtained. Prostate volumes evaluated using transabdominal ultrasonography at the sixth and twelfth month. Insulin, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1C), insulin sensitivity index (ISI), insulin-rich growth factor (IGF-1), PSA, free PSA, and total testosterone levels were measured. RESULTS The differences in BMI between the first and third group were statistically significant (p <0.05). There were no statistical differences among the groups in terms of prostate volumes (> 0.05). The differences between the groups for insulin, HbA1C, ISI, IGF-1 (somatomedin), PSA, free PSA and total testosterone levels were insignificant (p >0.05). Free PSA and total testosterone levels in groups 1 and 2 were not statistically different at the beginning of treatment and the sixth month (p >0.05), but within groups 1 and 2, only PSA levels were different at the start of the study until completion. No differences were seen in the third group. CONCLUSION Metformin appears to cause a decrease in PSA levels. The mechanism and any effects on prostate tissue will be studied in future randomized, prospective studies.
A comparison of halal beef consumer preferences in majority and minority Muslim areas in Indonesia

Even though Indonesia has a majority Muslim population, there are several regions with different religious concentrations, such as the Bali region, which has a minority Muslim community. A deeper understanding of consumer preferences in several areas provides a unique value for the specific segment of consumers. This study examines halal beef consumer preferences in majority and minority Muslim areas. This study is descriptive, using quantitative data. The participants of this survey were 290 middle-class Muslim consumers. Data analysis used a chi-square (t-test). The top five beef attributes are the halal label, newness, appearance, aroma, and hygiene. However, there are additional attributes for middle-class Muslim consumers in minority Muslim areas, specifically, the beef is free of residue, has good prices, and a Muslim shop owner (p-value = 0.000). The pattern of buying and consuming beef in minority Muslim areas has the characteristics of rarely shopping for meat specifically, with less frequent meat purchases and less overall consumption of meat.