Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Fish entrails meal as feed for broilers (Gallus gallus domesticus): Its potential as dietary supplements on the carcass quality and meat organoleptic evaluation

The main objectives of the study were to examine the nutritional value, carcass quality and meat organoleptic evaluation of broilers supplemented with fish entrails meal. Proximate analysis of fish entrails meal was analysed. Its effects on carcass weight, dressed weight and cuts-up weight were evaluated when used as supplement in the ration of broilers. For the organoleptic evaluation, hedonic scale scorecard was used. A total of 60 respondents evaluated the poultry meat fed with fish entrails meal and each sample were randomly assigned in Completely Randomized Design (CRD) following the four treatments. The treatments were: without fish entrails meal, with 3, 5 and 7% fish entrails meal. Fish entrails meal contained 33.0±0.9% crude protein and 38.4±0.9% crude fat. Carcass quality evaluation revealed that supplementing fish entrails meal significantly influenced the dressed yield (p<0.05), carcass yield (p=0.01), leg weight (p<0.01), and breast weight (p<0.05). Furthermore, hedonic scale scorecard revealed that the colour of carcass were paled but statistically (p<0.05), 7% inclusion rate of fish entrails meal influenced the carcass colour. In terms of economics, broilers fed with 5% fish entrails meal had the highest income over feed cost (43.36 PhP) since it attained highest marketable weight (1,511.11 g/bird). Generally, fish entrails meal contained high crude protein, high crude fat and moderately low in crude fiber. Fish entrails meal as part of the ration supported satisfactorily the carcass quality and organoleptic quality of cobb broilers. Moreover, feeding fish entrails meal up to 5% increased income over feed cost
Analysis of the spine posture, mobility and strength in healthy individuals with and without scapular dyskinesis

A postura, mobilidade e forca da coluna podem estar associadas com mudancas no movimento da escapula e dor no ombro. Objetivo: Analisar a postura da coluna vertebral, mobilidade e forca em individuos saudaveis com e sem discinese escapular. Metodo: Estudo transversal com cinquenta e dois individuos em idade universitaria foram divididos em dois grupos, de acordo com o teste de discinese escapular: um grupo sem discinese escapular (n= 19; idade= 22,95±2,86 anos; IMC= 22,97±3,12 kg/m²; 10 masculino) e outro com discinese escapular (n= 33; idade= 22,06±2,73 anos; IMC= 22,14±3,22 kg/m²; 10 masculino). A postura da cabeca e dos ombros foi analisada a partir de fotografias por um software de avaliacao postural (PAS/SAPO). A cifose toracica e a amplitude de movimento da coluna cervical e toracica foram medidas por um inclinometro digital, e a forca dos musculos cervical e torac lombar por um dinamometro portatil. A comparacao intergrupo para todas as variaveis foi realizada utilizando-se a analise de variância (ANOVA unidirecional), considerando p≤0,05 como significativa. Resultados: Nao foi encontrada diferenca entre grupos postura (p= 0,18-0,99), mobilidade (p= 0,23-0,96) e forca da coluna (p= 0,42-0,99). Conclusao: Postura, mobilidade e forca da coluna vertebral nao diferem entre individuos saudaveis com e sem discinese escapular. Os resultados sugerem que a discinese escapular pode estar relacionada a variacoes interpessoais. Estudos prospectivos futuros devem ser conduzidos afim de verificar se essas variaveis podem modificar e influenciar o desenvolvimento da dor no ombro.
Anti-Immigration Media Portrayals and Latinx Well-Being

O. El estudio examinó el impacto inmediato de la exposición a sentimientos anti-inmigrantes en el bienestar psicológico de los adultos jóvenes latinx. Se utilizó un diseño cuasiexperimental de factores mixtos para analizar las diferencias en el estado de ánimo, el estrés, la identificación étnica y la motivación para actuar después de ser expuesto a un video estresante a través de cuatro grupos: inmigrantes de América Latina, latinoamericanos de primera generación, latinoamericanos de segunda generación para arriba, y los estadounidenses blancos que no son latinx o inmigrante. Trescientos cuarenta participantes, de entre 18 y 30 años, fueron asignados aleatoriamente a la condición experimental que involucra un video anti-inmigratorio o a la condición de control que involucra un video multivitamínico. Como hipotetizado, aquellos que vieron el video Anti-Immigration Media Portrayals and Latinx Well-Being Daisy Jauregui, Nataria T. Joseph*, and Elizabeth J. Krumrei-Mancuso* Department of Psychology, Pepperdine University https://doi.org/10.24839/2325-7342.JN26. 2.238
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE MORPHOLOGICAL AND STRUCTURAL CHANGES OF POPULUS EUPHRATICA OLIV. AND ENDOGENOUS HORMONE CONTENTS

Populus euphratica Oliv. exhibits heterophylly, which is regarded as a manifestation of evolutionary adaptation to extremely arid environments. To clarify the relationship between Morphological and structure changes of P. euphratica (Populus euphratica Oliv) and its physiological characteristics, we studied the changes in the morphological structures, carbohydrates, endogenous hormone levels and their ratios, as well as their relationships during the developmental stages, and heterophylly at crown height. Correlation analysis shows, IAA and GA contents, as well as the ratios of IAA/ABA, GA3/ABA and ZR/ABA, were negatively correlated with LW and LA and were positively correlated with LL and LI. IAA, ZR, IAA/ABA, and ZR/ABA were negatively correlated with LT. GA3, IAA, GA3/ABA, and IAA/ABA were significantly or extremely significantly correlated with ECN, PTCL, PTT and PSR. The content of soluble sugar, starch and soluble protein were positively correlated with the LI and negatively correlated with LA, PL, LW, ECN and PTC. P. euphratica regulates the drought resistance at different developmental stages by changing the content and ratio of 4 hormones in heterogeneous leaves and the synergistic changes of some anatomical structures, and adapts to arid
Spectral Polarimetric Radar Clutter Suppression to Enhance Atmospheric Echoes

The clutter present in the Doppler spectra of atmospheric targets can be removed by using polarimetry. The purpose is to suppress the Doppler velocity bins where spectral polarimetric parameters have atypical values. This procedure largely improves profiles of moments and polarimetric parameters of atmospheric targets. Several spectral polarimetric clutter-reduction techniques, which are based on thresholding and intended for real-time processing, are discussed in this paper. A new method, the double spectral linear depolarization ratio clutter-suppression technique, is proposed. Very satisfactory performances are obtained with this method, which can be used in the full range of elevations (08–908). Spectral polarimetric clutter-suppression techniques for real-time processing were studied for the S-band high-resolution Transportable Atmospheric Radar (TARA) profiler. For this study, precipitation, cloud, and clear-air scattering are considered examples of atmospheric echoes. After successful testing in 2008, the double spectral linear depolarization ratio filter was implemented in the real-time processing of the X-band scanning drizzle radar (IDRA).
Design of Flat/Sloped Writing Desk Considering Acceptability of Individual Preference Regarding Desk Heights

: This study examined the desk heights of flat/sloped writing desks with the hypothesis that tilted boards can adjust to height differences. We conducted two experiments: a pilot experiment investigating the effect of a tilted board on subjective usability and other measured responses, and another experiment analyzing the combination of a tilted angle with varying desk heights. As a result, we found that subjective usability of the tilted desk was significantly better than a flat desk. Additionally, it was suggested that a 10° tilted board can accommodate a wider range of Sashaku (height difference between desk and seat) than other conditions. Based on the results, we calculated quadratic curves with the acceptable percentages and Sashaku as the objective and explanatory variables, respectively, for each tilted angle to derive the recommended ranges of Sashaku . Finally, we proposed design values for the flat/sloped writing desk that can consider individual preferences of desk heights.
Needs Analysis for Development of Learning Module in Shaping Children’s Social-Emotional Intelligence

Malaysia which aims to enhance children’s social-emotional intelligence in terms of children's ability to experience, control and express emotions, as well as to form close and safe interpersonal relationships with people around them. Social-emotional intelligence among students will affect other types of learning as well as the readiness of preschool students before entering the real school environment. Learning that can improve students’ social-emotional intelligence will make children more active and attract students to participate in classroom activities. This study is conducted to identify whether preschool teachers understand about social-emotional learning as well as the need to provide learning modules in assisting teachers to carry out learning activities that can foster children’s social-emotional intelligence. Needs analysis was conducted to develop related learning modules through quantitative methods using questionnaire instruments distributed to 30 preschool teachers around the Klang Valley from different preschools. The instrument contained three constructs to be evaluated, namely the level of teacher understanding, level of social-emotional learning implementation and also level of need for social-emotional learning modules in preschool. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively to acquire the mean values and standard deviations for the scores obtained for each construct. The results of the study found that the level of teachers’ understanding was high, level of implementation was moderately high and level of need for learning module was high. This study is significant to provide preliminary information on the need to construct learning modules for nurturing children's social-emotional intelligence. This study can be improved in the future by involving more respondents to obtain more accurate data on needs analysis.
Zero Rating, Content Quality and Network Capacity

We consider a departure from net neutrality by an Internet service provider (ISP) that financially discriminates among content providers through bilateral zero rating contracts. Zero rating is an instrument to distort competition between content providers and the way in which consumers value content. We analyze its implications for the incentives to provide quality in the market for content and to invest in broadband infrastructure. Zero rating makes content more expensive for consumers to use and implies a downward distortion of content quality. Content providers switch from minimal differentiation to a downward vertical differentiation outcome. Next, we find that zero rating implies underprovision in the broadband infrastructure, which comes from a standard rent-extraction argument and a cost-alleviation channel related to the complementarity between network capacity and content quality. Finally, when implemented, zero rating is found to be welfare reducing and detrimental to consumers.
Current practices in diagnosis of Hymenoptera venom allergy in Poland

Introduction: Hymenoptera venom allergy (HVA) is associated with a high risk of anaphylaxis. Effective treatment of HVA patients requires allergologists’ familiarity with the latest HVA recommendations. Aim: Evaluation of current practices in HVA diagnosis in Poland. Material and methods: A survey questionnaire was conducted in 32 HVA centres in Poland. Results: The response rate was 97%. There were 1829 patients evaluated due to HVA in 2015. Sixty six percent (n = 21) of the centres used skin prick tests, out which 90% (n = 19) used 100 µg/ml of the venom extract as the highest concentration. All the centres performed intradermal tests (IDT) and serum specific IgE (sIgE), an initial diagnostic tool in 91% (n = 29). The highest venom concentration in IDT was 1 µg/ml in 75% (n = 24), 0.1 µg/ml in 16% (n = 5), 0.01 µg/ml in 3% (n = 1) and 10 µg/ml in 6% (n = 2). Baseline serum tryptase was assessed in 84% of the centres (n = 27), out of which 53% (n = 17) tested all their patients, whereas 31% (n = 10) checked only those with life-threatening reactions. In case of negative IDT/sIgE, 59% of the centres (n = 19) performed components evaluation, while 19% (n = 6) did the basophil activation test. In case of no identification of the culprit insect and sensitization to both venoms, VIT employed venom with higher sIgE. Conclusions: Most allergology centres in Poland follow HVA guidelines. We identified two inaccuracies in their HVA management including non-adequate venom concentration in IDT and a false belief in correspondence between sIgE concentration and severity of allergic reactions.
Idiopathic nodular glomerulosclerosis: case studies

An idiopathic nodular glomerulosclerosis (ING) patient was admitted to our hospital. In order to further understand ING and its treatment options, we have performed a detailed global screening and analysis of all published ING case reports. Amongst the cases, 55.56% (n=90) of the patients suffered from severe renal impairment, with an average eGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor) of 33.51mL/min/1.73m2 (n=90) and an average creatinine level of 3.22 mg/dL (n=89). Apart from the aforementioned indicators of ING, we have also found that 76.63% (n=107) of the patients were smokers, 93.63% (n=110) were diagnosed with hypertension, 57.52% (n=113) were obese and 45.13% (n=113) of them had dyslipidaemia. We have further identified that within 5 years of hypertension diagnosis, 58% (n=27) of the patients were also diagnosed with ING. Furthermore, 56.75% (n=50) were also found to have extra renal vascular disease. Most importantly, we found that glucocorticoid or immunosuppressant treatments was not effective, or even possibly deteriorate kidney impairment; and a poor control of blood pressure was detrimental to kidneys. Such findings could shed light on the early detection and the development of effective ING treatment.
The determinants of social accountability disclosure: evidence from Islamic banks around the world

We examine the determinants of Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure (CSRD) in Islamic Banks (IBs). We content-analyse annual reports of 138 IBs across 25 countries to identify levels of CSRD. We use a regression analysis to identify the factors affecting CSRD in IBs. We find a very low disclosure level for CSRD (26%). We also find a positive association between CSRD levels and accounting standards; auditor type; bank size and the existence of a Sharia auditing department. We offer an original contribution to Islamic accounting literature by being the first to investigate CSRD in IBs around the world. We are the first to link CSRD based on AAOIFI standards with bank –specific and country-specific characteristics.
Role of growth promoting substances in breaking potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) tuber dormancy

The present investigation was conducted to determine the effect of benzyl adenine (BA), spermine (Spr) and cycocel (CCC) alone and in combination in different concentrations for breaking dormancy, growth and tuberization of two potato cultivars Diamant and Desiree. The experiment was conducted in pots under natural condition. Fresh harvested potato tubers were collected from National Agriculture Research Centre, Islamabad and soaked in aqueous solution of BA, Spr and CCC prior to sowing. BA and Spr used alone significantly enhanced sprouting and germination in both the cultivars, whilst CCC inhibited it. The magnitude of sprouting was less in combined treatments of BA, Spr and CCC. The response of BA and Spr was more pronounced in cv. Diamant. The combined treatments of BA, Spr and CCC showed significant increase in potato stolon and tuber formation in both the cultivars. Although all the treatments increased chlorophyll contents, BA alone excelled other treatments in this respect. Nodal parts of tubers showed comparatively greater IAA and GA contents than that of parts without eyes in both the cultivars. All the treatments showed an increase in endogenous GA and IAA contents of leaves as well as of tubers but Spr treatment in particular showed maximum response. These data suggest that changes in IAA/GA ratio might have a role in stolon and tuber formation in potato.
Sustainability reporting in Fiji listed companies: A voluntary disclosure perspective using legitimacy theory

How to cite this paper: Raj, S. K. , & Azam, M. R. (2021). Sustainability reporting in Fiji listed companies: A voluntary disclosure perspective using legitimacy theory [Special issue]. Corporate Ownership & Control, 18(3), 410–422. https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv18i3siart14 Copyright © 2021 The Authors This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/
Reliability of photo-optical measurements of log stack gross volume

In terms of assessing economic impact, one of the most important elements in the wood supply chain is the measurement of round wood. Besides the one-by-one measurement of logs, logs are often measured when stacked at the forest road. The gross stacked volume includes the volume of the wood, bark and airspace and is widely used for industrial wood assortments. The increasing international attention given to photo-optical measurement systems for portable devices is due to their simplicity of use and efficiency. The aim of this study was to compare the gross volumes of hardwood log stacks measured using one widespread photo-optical app with two manual section-wise volume estimations of log stacks based on the German framework agreement for timber trade (RVR). The manual volume estimations were done starting from the left (RVR) and right (RVR) sides of the log stacks. The results showed an average deviation of the photo-optical gross volume estimation in comparison to the manual estimation of â2.09% (RVR) and â3.66% (RVR) while the deviation between RVR and RVR was +2.54%. However, the log stack gross volume had a highly significant effect on the deviation and better accuracy with smaller deviation were reached for larger log stacks. Moreover, results indicated that the gross volume estimations of higher quality log stacks were closer for the three analyzed methods compared to estimations of poor-quality log stacks.leftrightleftrightleftright
Peri-operative morbidity between total laparoscopic hysterectomy and abdominal hysterectomy for benign gynecological disease: A prospective comparative study

Compared to laparoscopic hysterectomy, there is a slightly higher risk of complications with that of abdominal hysterectomy. The procedural costs of laparoscopic hysterectomy are greater than abdominal hysterectomy. Most studies show less post-operative pain, shorter hospital stay and faster postoperative recovery with laparoscopic hysterectomy than with abdominal hysterectomy. All the patients attending Gynecology outpatient department with symptoms were assessed with history and clinical examination by the Consultant Gynecologist and investigated. Those requiring hysterectomy were analyzed by the Consultants for the approach depending on the indication for the surgery, nature of the disease and patient characteristics. Pain score of 3 was found in 36% of patients of TAH group whereas 2% in TLH group. At 12- 24hours, pain score of 0 was found in 4% of patients of TAH group whereas 2% in TLH group. Pain score of 1 was found in 76% of patients of TAH group whereas 16% in TLH group. Pain score of 2 was found in 20% of patients of TAH group whereas 82% in TLH group. At POD 1, pain score of 0 was found in 84% of patients of TAH group whereas 94% in TLH group.
High‐resolution upper Pliocene to Pleistocene calcareous nannofossil biostratigraphy in Ocean Drilling Program Hole 1146A in the South China Sea

We established a high‐resolution calcareous nannofossil biostratigraphy for the late Pliocene–Pleistocene by analyzing a 242 m‐thick, continuous sedimentary succession from Ocean Drilling Program Site 1146, Hole A, in the South China Sea (SCS). A total of 14 calcareous nannofossil datums were detected in the SCS succession. They are, in descending order: first occurrence (FO) of Emiliania huxleyi, last occurrence (LO) of Pseudoemiliania lacunosa, LO of Reticulofenestra asanoi, FO of Gephyrocapsa parallela, FO of R. asanoi, LO of large Gephyrocapsa spp. , FO of large G. spp. , FO of Gephyrocapsa oceanica, FO of Gephyrocapsa caribbeanica, LO of Calcidiscus macintyrei, LO of Discoaster brouweri, LO of Discoaster pentaradiatus, LO of Discoaster surculus, and LO of Discoaster tamalis. The FO of E. huxleyi was not precisely detected due to poor preservation and dissolution of nannofossils in the underlying strata. We refined the previous calcareous nannofossil biostratigraphy in the SCS by identifying Gephyrocapsa species and four evolutionary extinction events of the genus Discoaster. The proposed calcareous nannofossil biostratigraphy correlates with those reported in other terrestrial and marine areas/sites and global benthic foraminiferal δ18O records. The age–depth curves based on nannofossil biostratigraphy indicate a significant increase in the sedimentation rates at the LO of R. asanoi (0.91–0.85 Ma). The timing of this increase corresponds to reef expansion in the Ryukyu Islands linked to a stepwise increase in Kuroshio Current intensity. This timing is broadly coeval with a sea surface temperature increase of ∼2 °C in the northwestern Pacific due to expansion of the Western Pacific Warm Pool towards the north and south subtropical regions. This can be explained by increased weathering and erosion of terrestrial areas in glacial periods and increased rainfall causing higher sediment transport in interglacial periods, which were both linked to Middle Pleistocene Transition‐related climatic changes.
Genetic Polymorphisms of Fabp4 Gene and Their Association with Milk Traits in Barki Ewes الأنماط الجينيه لجين FABP4 وعلاقتها بصفات اللبن في نعاج البرقي

The fatty acid binding proteins (FABPs) were recognized in cattle as promising candidate genes for various economic traits in general and particularly milk. Nevertheless, limited information is available about the contribution of these genes in sheep. Alongside, there is an increasing interest for sheep dairy production worldwide. Single strand conformation polymorphism technique was used to investigate the polymorphisms in FABP4 gene in Barki sheep breed. Three genetic variants (named A, B and C) were identified with allelic frequencies 34.55%, 31.33%, and 34.12% for the corresponding alleles, respectively. Significant associations were found between the FABP4 genotypes and fat percentage (FP; P=0.027), lactose percentage (LP, P=0.015) and total solid percentage (TSP; P=0.001) in milk. However, no significant association (P>0.05) was reported for milk yield per day (DMY) or percentage of the protein (PP). Absence of allele A significantly decreased FP (-1.28%; P=0.04), LP (-1.67%; P=0.04), PP (-1.36; P=0.01), and TSP (-6.66%; P=0.01), while allele C tended to increase TSP (+4.82%; P=0.06). Worthwhile, ewes with the BC geno­type produced more DMY (363.48±27.74g/day; P=0.26) with higher TSP (22.99±1.27%) and LP (7.88±0.33%) compared to ewes with other genotypes. Likewise, ewes that carry AC genotypes tended to produce milk with higher FP (5.69±0.40%; P=0.025) and PP (6.70±0.40%; P=0.27). Results showed that the DMY, FP, and TSP significantly influenced by the age and parity of ewe. This study presented a valuable information concerning the FABP4 gene polymorphisms as potential candidate gene underlying genetic markers for milk production in Barki sheep.