Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Period of the day and food-based enrichment affect behaviour activity of Tamandua tetradactyla in captivity?

Animais resgatados passam um periodo em cativeiro antes de serem devolvidos a natureza. Durante esse periodo em cativeiro e fundamental que os animais apresentem os comportamentos mais proximos dos apresentados na natureza, e enriquecimento ambiental e uma forma de assegurar o bem estar animal em cativeiro. O objetivo deste estudo foi i) descrever o repertorio comportamental de individuos do tamandua-mirim ( Tamandua tetradactyla ) (Ordem Pilosa), e determinar qual comportamento foi mais frequente; ii) avaliar o efeito do periodo diurno (06:00–18:00) e noturno (18:00–05:59) na frequencia dos comportamentos, e iii) comparar a porcentagem de comportamentos com e sem enriquecimento ambiental. Observacoes foram feitas utilizando o metodo de animal focal. Cinco machos e uma femea foram observados em pares para se observar as interacoes entre os individuos. Foram registrados 30 atos comportamentais distribuidos em seis categorias: locomocao, forrageio, alimentacao, inatividade, limpeza corporal e interacao. Geralmente, os comportamentos mais frequentemente observados foram locomocao e alimentacao, geralmente durante o dia, exceto inatividade, que foi mais comum durante a noite. Esse resultado pode ser atribuido a maior atividade diurna do macho, enquanto as femeas sao mais noturnas em cativeiro. Nossos resultados sugerem que o enriquecimento ambiental favorece maior bem-estar para os individuos em cativeiro atraves do aumento de comportamentos ativos como alimentacao, interacao e forrageio. Esse estudo prove uma lista de comportamentos que podem ser uteis em entender a etologia e aspectos relacionados a conservacao, especialmente em cativeiro de T. tetradactyla . Palavras chave : Enriquecimento ambiental, tamandua-mirim, repertorio comportamental, animal focal.
The Influence of Supply Chain Management and Organization Performance toward Turnover Intention at the Head Office of PT Bank Syariah Mandiri

Abstract- Human resources is one of the crucial aspects to achieve the company goals which can be handle by supply chain strategy . The relationship among supply chain strategy, management of core operational functions and improvement in performance requires better understanding. In banks, t urnover intention is the process or attitude of an employee to consider leaving the current job, and to find alternative employment opportunities in other organizations or companies that are better. The objective of this research was to find out the influence of Supply Chain Management and Organization Performance toward Turnover Intention at the Head Office of PT Bank Syariah Mandiri. In this research, the researcher took the samples by using non-probability sampling method with a purposive sampling technique. The samples were the permanent officers of PT. Bank Syariah Mandiri (Head Office) consisted of 291 respondents from the total of 404 permanent officers. The researcher used structural equation model in testing, analyzing the data, and model development. The Data were analyzed by using statistical software tools (LISREL 8.8). The paper seeks to establish and validate a theoretical model linking the supply chain strategy, core operational functions and organizational performance in bank. The data validates the theoretical basis of the constructs and shows supply chain strategy has an overall positive impact on multiple performance dimensions through strategically aligned core operational functions.
MANAGEMENT DETERMINANTS AMONG THE RELATION OF CORRUPTION, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND PERFORMANCE

The purpose of this research was to gather some empirical evidences and to analyze the management determinants among the relation of corruption, accountability and performance of Indonesia oil and gas industry. Due to its strategic role in government revenue and Indonesian development, oil and gas should be managed efficiently, effectively, and in accountable manner. Past implementation has witnessed that oil and gas industry faced many problems such as corruption, lack of accountability, and nonperforming. A scope of the research is focused on production sharing contract between government and commercial oil and gas companies. Beside agency cost, information asymmetryand contracting theory in the industry could decrease government income from oil and gas sector. The research objects are accounting choice, controlling, corruption, accountability, and performance variables.
Evaluation of possible corrosion enhancement due to telluric currents: case study of the Bolivia–Brazil pipeline

Abstract. The electric field induced in the Bolivia–Brazil gas pipeline (GASBOL) was calculated by using the distributed source line transmission (DSLT) theory during several space weather events. We used geomagnetic data collected by a fluxgate magnetometer located at São José dos Campos (23.2∘ S, 45.9∘ W). The total corrosion rate was calculated by using the Gummow (2002) methodology and was based on the assumption of a 1 cm hole in the coating of the pipeline. The calculations were performed at the ends of pipeline where the largest “out-of-phase” pipe-to-soil potential (PSP) variations were obtained. The variations in PSP during the 17 March 2015 geomagnetic storm have led to the greatest corrosion rate of the analyzed events. All the space weather events evaluated with high terminating impedance may have contributed to increases in the corrosion process. The applied technique can be used to evaluate the corrosion rate due to the high telluric activity associated with the geomagnetic storms at specific locations.
Performance evaluation of a solar thermal and photovoltaic hybrid system powering a direct contact membrane distillation: TRNSYS simulation

This paper investigates the integration of solar thermal and photovoltaic (PV) energy powering direct contact membrane desalination (DCMD) to produce clean water. The designed system includes a 2 m2 flat plate collector (FPC) for thermal energy production, a stratified fluid storage tank with optional internal heater and heat exchangers with 0.3 m3 of volume, DCMD modules for clean water production, and a PV panel with a maximum power of 55 W. The predicted performance of this system was analyzed and dynamically simulated using the TRNSYS (Transient System Simulation program) code. The DCMD unit was simulated and added to the software library. The DCMD unit and the thermal system were validated based on literature results. The dynamic simulation of this system was carried out in the region of Ain Témouchent (west of Algeria) throughout the year and focusing on 3 type days (24/01), (24/06), and (05/11). The obtained results show that the daily freshwater production by the system is around 59.34 L–1 m2 d–1, and that the temperature of the feed saltwater and the permeate flow through the DCMD system varies, respectively, from 60°C to 21°C and between 20°C and 34°C. In addition, the solar fraction (SF) reaches 0.41, 0.52, and 0.42 and the collector efficiency of FPC values reaches 52%, 64%, and 55% during the 3 selected days, respectively.
POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION VERSUS ENZYME-LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY IN DETECTION OF CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS INFECTION AMONG GYNAECOLOGICAL PATIENTS IN SOUTH- WESTERN NIGERIA

Background: Chlamydia trachomatis (C. trachomatis), is the most common bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infection, a major cause of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and female infertility. Since C. trachomatis infections are frequently asymptomatic with higher prevalence in developing countries, highly sensitive and affordable methods are desirable for routine screening and diagnosis. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of C. trachomatis-specific IgG antibody by ELISA as a screening tool for C. trachomatis infection, by comparing the performance of ELISA with the gold standard Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). Method: In this cross sectional study, we enrolled 150 women attending infertility clinic at Ibadan between January and November, 2015. ELISA for detection of IgG antibodies specific to C. trachomatis major outer membrane protein (MOMP) was performed on the blood samples using third generation indirect Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) and endocervical samples were analyzed for presence of C. trachomatis nucleic acid using PCR. Socio-demographic bio-data and gynaecological history were obtained with questionnaire; data was analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. Results: Overall, 58 (38.7%) were positive for C. trachomatis specific IgG antibody by ELISA and 11 (7.3%) for C. trachomatis nucleic acid by PCR. Using PCR as the gold standard, ELISA had a sensitivity of 81.8% specificity of 64.8%, positive predictive value of 15.5% negative predictive value of 97.8% and accuracy of 66%. Conclusion: The high sensitivity of the ELISA indicates that over 80% of patients identified as being positive in the screened population are truly infected. Also, the negative predictive value approaches 100% amongst those screened out as being negative. Thus its use as a screening tool for C. trachomatis infection is warranted particularly in developing countries where cheaper and easier to use alternatives to PCR are in dire need.
The Effect of Early Family Conflict on Psychological and Biological Processes in Young Women

The current study analyzed the association between family conflict, salivary cortisol levels, symptoms of anxiety and depression, and coping methods in young women. We hypothesize that young women with higher rates of conflict in their family background will demonstrate changes from normal levels of cortisol and total cortisol output after exposure to an acute stressor. One-hundred and sixteen female participants were recruited for this study. All were degree-seeking undergraduate students from Vanderbilt University.
Assessment of Drag Reduction Devices Mounted on a Simplified Tractor-Trailer Truck Model

Aerodynamic drag reduction of tractor-trailer combination trucks is critically important to improve their fuel consumption which consequently results in lower emissions. One practical method to reduce aerodynamic drag of a truck is by mounting drag reduction devices on the truck. This paper presents a numerical study of turbulent flow over a simplified tractor-trailer truck with different drag reduction devices mounted on the truck using the Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) approach to assess the effectiveness of those devices in drag reduction around the tractor-trailer gap region. Three cases with different drag reduction devices have been studied and significant drag reduction (above 30%) has been achieved for all three cases. Detailed analysis of the flow field has been carried out to understand drag reduction mechanisms, and it shows that no matter what drag reduction devices are deployed the drag reduction is mainly due to the reduced pressure on the front face of the trailer, and a small proportion of the drag reduction is due to the reduced turbulent kinetic energy in the gap region.
Resource-Efficient Classification and Early Predictions of Carcass Composition in Fattening Pigs by Means of Ultrasound Examinations

The development of the backfat thickness of fattening pigs in relation to their weight allows first conclusions to be drawn concerning the efficiency of individual growth and classification of the carcass. The hypothesis was that, firstly, via measurement of backfat thickness and muscle diameter, their ratio and the quality of the carcass can be predicted and that, secondly, using resource-efficient and sustainable feeding has no negative effects on the carcass. Over a 70-day period, ultrasound examinations of backfat and musculus longissimus dorsi were performed in a pen with sorting gates and automatic body mass recordings every two weeks on 121 animals of the same age, starting at approximately 50 kg. Data were subdivided into four groups for each measurement time. There was weak (Examination 1: r = −0.28164; p = 0.0018) but steadily increasing correlation (Examination 5: r = −0.60657; p ≤ 0.0001) between the backfat/muscle ratio and the carcass quality. In all four groups, significant differences in the diameter of the M. longissimus dorsi (“light fat (LF) = 3.29 cm; “light lean (LL)” = 3.62 cm; “heavy fat (HF)” = 3.69 cm; “heavy lean (HL)” = 3.93 cm) and in backfat thickness (LF = 0.44 cm; LL = 0.38 cm; HF= 0.47 cm; HL= 0.39 cm) could be shown during the first examination.
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology

We report here the case of a 17 year-old girl with the classic signs of Goldenhar syndrome in the form of multiple accessory tragi, bilateral ocular dermoids, mandibular hypoplasia (micrognathia) and cervical lordosis. She also had a high arched palate, gingival hypertrophy and malaligned teeth, features which are as yet unreported. How to cite this article: Mehta B, Nayak C, Savant S, Amladi S. Goldenhar syndrome with unusual features.Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2008;74:254-256 How to cite this URL: Mehta B, Nayak C, Savant S, Amladi S. Goldenhar syndrome with unusual features. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol [serial online] 2008 [cited 2020 Mar 17 ];74:254-256 Available from: http://www.ijdvl. com/text.asp? 2008/74/3/254/41374
TEMPORAL RESPONSES OF VEGETATION TO CLIMATE VARIABLES IN TEMPERATE STEPPE OF NORTHERN CHINA

Aims Vegetation has strong temporal response to climate variables in some regions.The normalized differential vegetation index(NDVI)is generally recognized as a good indicator of terrestrial vegetation,so it can be used to analyze temporal responses of vegetation to climate variables.This study addresses two key questions:a)How quickly and over what time period does NDVI respond to different patterns of climate variables? b)How does NDVI respond to weather variation for different temperate steppe types of northern China? Methods We calculated 1)linear correlations between monthly climate variables and NDVI for 1983-1997,2)NDVI-precipitation correlation coefficients,with precipitation in four different time periods(1-4 months)and four different time lags(0-3 month lags)to evaluate the time period over which precipitation most strongly influences on NDVI and 3)NDVI-temperature correlation coefficients for the current and previous month.Important findings The correlation coefficients between NDVI and concurrent climate variables were all significant in three temperate steppe types.There is a strong relationship between precipitation and NDVI in temperate steppe of northern China.Correlation coefficients between NDVI and precipitation are high for specific combinations of time duration and lag.In terms of time lag,NDVI was most strongly related to the previous month,although differences existed among different steppe types.In terms of time duration,NDVI was most strongly related to the sum of precipitation over three months than one,two or four month periods.Precipitation from February back to November of the previous year was positively correlated with NDVI early in the growing season in meadow steppe,and there was a strong correlation between NDVI and precipitation for the preceding 1-2 months in the mid and late growing season in desert steppe and typical steppe.Temperature was moderately correlated with NDVI during the growing season,but differences existed among steppe types.For typical steppe and meadow steppe,temperature was positively correlated with NDVI early in the growing season.For desert steppe,NDVI was moderately related with temperature early in the growing season and negatively correlated with temperature in the mid growing season.
Sarcoidosis mimicking breast cancer: a staging challenge

Sarcoidosis is often an asymptomatic condition. Most patient are unaware of their diagnostic. It has specific pathological characteristics at microscopic evaluation; however, in imaging tests it can mimic other conditions. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. Staging breast cancer patients with sarcoidosis can be challenging as the differential diagnosis between sarcoidosis lesions and metastasis can be difficult by radiologic evaluations. Here we describe the conduction of such a case highlighting the importance of the clinical evaluation and the utility of complementary imaging tests and tissue evaluation in this setting. ABSTRACT
The application of a targeted periprostatic nerve block in transperineal template-guided prostate biopsies.

Background Our study aims to evaluate the anesthetic efficacy of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging/transrectal ultrasound (mpMRI/TRUS) fusion-guided targeted periprostatic nerve block (PNB) for transperineal template-guided prostate biopsy (TTPB). Methods The patients who underwent mpMRI/TRUS fusion-guided prostate biopsy from May 2018 to March 2019 were randomized into two groups using a random number table. The intervention group (n=47) and the control group (n=45) received targeted PNB and traditional PNB, respectively. Visual analog scale (VAS) and visual numeric scale (VNS) scores were used to assess the patients' pain and quantify their satisfaction. Results The total detection rate for prostate cancer was 45.7%, with a comparable positive rate between the intervention group (42.6%) and the control group (48.9%), which meant there was no significant difference between the groups (P=0.542). Patient age, prostate-specific antigen, prostate volume, suspicious lesions on mpMRI, number of cores, operation time, and biopsy time were comparable between the groups. The VAS scores during biopsy were significantly lower in the intervention group than in the control group [2 (1 to 3) vs. 2 (1 to 4), P=0.019]. Conversely, the VNS scores during biopsy were higher in the intervention group [3 (2 to 4) vs. 3 (2 to 3), P=0.015]. There were no signiﬁcant differences in the pain scores or the satisfaction scores at 30 min after the procedure between the two groups. There were no significant differences between the groups for complications, such as hematuria, urinary retention, infection, hemospermia, and vasovagal reaction (P>0.05). Conclusions Targeted PNB significantly relieved the pain and did not increase the incidence of complications for patients when compared with traditional PNB.
Measurement report: Dual-carbon isotopic characterization of carbonaceous aerosol in Beijing and Xi'an: distinctions in primary versus secondary sources

Abstract. To mitigate haze pollution in China, a better understanding of the sources of carbonaceous aerosols is required due to the complexity in multiple emissions and atmospheric processes. Here we combined the analysis of radiocarbon and the stable isotope 13C to investigate the sources and formation of carbonaceous aerosols collected in two Chinese megacities (Beijing and Xi’an) during severe haze events of “red alarm” level from December 2016 to January 2017. In Xi’an, liquid fossil fuel combustion was the dominant source of elemental carbon (EC; 44 %–57 %), followed by biomass burning (25 %–29 %) and coal combustion (17 %–29 %). In Beijing, coal combustion contributed 45%–61% of EC and biomass burning (17 %–24 %) and liquid fossil fuel combustion (22 %–33 %) contributed less. Non-fossil sources contributed 51 %–56 % of organic carbon (OC) in Xi’an and fossil sources contributed 63 %–69 % of OC in Beijing. Secondary OC (SOC) was largely contributed by non-fossil sources in Xi’an (56 ± 6 %) and by fossil sources in Beijing (75 ± 10 %), especially during haze periods. The fossil vs. non-fossil contributions to OC and EC did not change drastically during haze events in both Xi’an and Beijing. However, compared to clean periods, the contribution of coal combustion to EC during haze periods increased in Xi’an and decreased in Beijing. During clean periods, primary OC from biomass burning and fossil sources constituted ~ 70 % of OC in Xi’an and ~ 53 % of OC in Beijing. From clean to haze periods, the contribution of SOC to total OC increased in Xi’an, but decreased in Beijing, suggesting that contribution of secondary organic aerosol formation to increased OC during haze periods was more efficient in Xi’an than in Beijing. In Beijing, the high SOC fraction in total OC during clean periods was mainly due to elevated contribution from non-fossil SOC. In Xi’an, a slight day-night difference was observed during clean period, with enhanced fossil contributions to OC and EC during the day. This day-night difference was negligible during severe haze periods, likely due to enhanced accumulation of pollutants under stagnant weather conditions.
Nitrogen Management in Cotton Through Drip Irrigation

Field experiments were carried out during 1993–94 and 1994–95 to study the effect of varying levels of nitrogen application through drip irrigation on yield, quality, nutrient uptake, water use and fertilizer use efficiencies of cotton grown on Parbhani clay soil (Vertisol). The application of 100 kg N ha−1 through drip irrigation produced significantly higher seed cotton yield over rest of the treatments including conventional soil application method. The yield obtained with 75 kg N ha−1 through drip was comparable with the 100 kg N ha−1 through conventional method, thereby indicating saving of 25 kg N ha−1 through drip irrigation. The lint quality was improved, water use and nitrogen use efficiencies were increased with nitrogen application through drip. The availability of nutrients such as N, P and K and their uptake by cotton plant were increased with nitrogen applied through drip irrigation.
TRANSESTERIFICATION OF WASTE COOKING OIL IN BIODIESEL PRODUCTION UTILIZING CaO/Al2O3 HETEROGENEOUS CATALYST

The increasing demand for fossil fuel brings a great concern as it is natural and non-renewable sources. There are several studies on biodiesel using renewable sources such as waste cooking oil. The process of transforming waste cooking oil into biodiesel is called transesterification reaction which involved one step (esterification) and two step (esterification-transesterification) reaction. The performance of the CaO/Al2O3 catalyst was investigated. The parameters studied were reaction time and catalyst loading. In this study, it was found that the highest yield was obtained from the two step transesterification reaction, 30.91% with optimum condition of 3 wt. % of Ca/Al2O3 catalyst, 12:1 methanol to oil ratio, reaction temperature of 65 oC for 3 hours. Esterification reaction reduce the FFA content in the feedstock, because, in order to achieve high biodiesel yield, the acid value of feed stock should below than 1 mg KOH/g oil. GC-MS results showed that six methyl ester species was found in the product and this finding reveals that the free fatty acid had successfully converted to methyl ester by using two step esterificationtranesterification reaction.