Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The effects of legume seeds on the lactation performance of dairy cows fed grass silage-based diets

The aim was to study if locally produced organic legume seeds as protein supplement could improve the performance of dairy cows. The experiment was a cyclic change over design were the control diet consisted of grass silage and barley (60:40) on a dry matter (DM) basis. Barley was replaced with rapeseed expeller (RSE), or isonitrogenous supplements of peas, untreated field beans (UFB), heat-treated FB (TFB) or a lower level of TFB (TFB-low) that provided the same dietary metabolizable protein concentrations as of UFB. None of the legume protein supplementations had effect on DM intake (DMI) neither on energy corrected milk yield compared to control. The RSE treatment increased milk (24.8 vs. 23.6 kg d(-1)) and protein yield (913 vs. 863 g d(-1)) compared to other protein supplements. Heat-treated FB had no effect on DMI, milk or protein yield compared to UFB. Only RSE resulted in improvements in dairy cows performance in relation to the control diet.
Dry season characteristics in western Amazonia underlie the divergence of Astrocaryum section Huicungo (Arecaceae) and evaluation of potential anatomical adaptations

Population and species divergence in South America are usually attributed to geographical barriers in the form of rivers, mountains or climate. In western Amazonia (<1000 m elevation) case studies addressing the ecological niche as a divergent selection agent are scarce. Using sequences from five plastid and six low-copy nuclear DNA regions, we reconstructed coalescent species phylogenetic trees for Astrocaryum section Huicungo (15 species, Arecaceae), which corroborated the presence of two lineages distributed north and south of 5°S in western Amazonia. Using elevation, three climatic and six soil variables we evaluated the ecological niche of each lineage. Different annual precipitation regimes were associated with each lineage. Notably, a lower precipitation seasonality and lower elevation were attributed for the northern clade and the opposite was found for the southern clade. We also explored the diagnostic and evolutionary importance of 35 anatomical and 31 morphological characters using a phylogenetic analysis and ancestral character reconstructions. None of the anatomical characters was diagnostic for either lineage. However, hypodermal cell wall width and the location of aerenchyma had different ancestral states for the two lineages, and their adaptive values to the dry season differences are discussed.
On Teaching Programming Fundamentals and Computational Thinking with Educational Robotics: A Didactic Experience with Pre-Service Teachers

This study aims to analyze how pre-service informatics teachers design learning scenarios with robotics to teach programming fundamentals and to promote computational thinking skills. A descriptive and exploratory case study design was implemented with 26 pre-service informatics teachers. Data were collected from the participants using qualitative and quantitative instruments. The main results pointed out the affordances and possibilities of the use of learning scenarios with robotics to teach programming fundamentals and to promote computational thinking skills as well as a strong path to promote the application of contents of the other Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) areas. Another significant finding was the impact of the didactic experience on the level of interest and self-confidence of the pre-service teachers in using robotics for teaching purposes. The results showed the importance of these didactics experiences to the pre-service teachers preparation and to apply the pedagogic approaches they have learned in theory in practical activities and to transfer this knowledge to new pedagogical situations and problems.
Influence of Arctic Microlayers and Algal Cultures on Sea Spray Hygroscopicity and the Possible Implications for Mixed‐Phase Clouds

As Arctic sea ice cover diminishes, sea spray aerosols (SSA) have a larger potential to be emitted into the Arctic atmosphere. Emitted SSA can contain organic material, but how it affects the ability of particles to act as cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) is still not well understood. Here we measure the CCN‐derived hygroscopicity of three different types of aerosol particles: (1) Sea salt aerosols made from artificial seawater, (2) aerosol generated from artificial seawater spiked with diatom species cultured in the laboratory, and (3) aerosols made from samples of sea surface microlayer (SML) collected during field campaigns in the North Atlantic and Arctic Ocean. Samples are aerosolized using a sea spray simulation tank (plunging jet) or an atomizer. We show that SSA containing diatom and microlayer exhibit similar CCN activity to inorganic sea salt with a κ value of ∼1.0. Large‐eddy simulation (LES) is then used to evaluate the general role of aerosol hygroscopicity in governing mixed‐phase low‐level cloud properties in the high Arctic. For accumulation mode aerosol, the simulated mixed‐phase cloud properties do not depend strongly on κ, unless the values are lower than 0.4. For Aitken mode aerosol, the hygroscopicity is more important; the particles can sustain the cloud if the hygroscopicity is equal to or higher than 0.4, but not otherwise. The experimental and model results combined suggest that the internal mixing of biogenic organic components in SSA does not have a substantial impact on the cloud droplet activation process and the cloud lifetime in Arctic mixed‐phase clouds.
Effect of elicitors on pathogenesis related protein against cotton leaf curl disease

Cotton leaf curl disease (CLCuD), caused by Gemini virus and transmitted by whitefly, is a major concern for cotton farmers. Systemic acquired resistance (SAR) induction by chemical elicitors is an ecosafe method providing long duration protection. In the present study, chemical elicitors; salicylic acid (SA), 2,6dichloroisonicotinic acid (INA), benzothiadiazole (BTH) and β-aminobutyric acid (BABA) were applied at 250 and 500μM concentrations by three methods i.e. seed priming, foliar spray and soil drench on three cotton cultivars viz. F1378 (susceptible), LH2076 (moderately resistant) and FDK124 (immune). Activities of the three pathogenesis related (PR) protein enzymes, chitinase (PR-3), β-1,3glucanse (PR-2) and peroxidase (PR-9) were estimated at 7, 21 and 35 days after germination (DAG). All the four elicitors resulted in increase in activities of the three enzymes in comparison to the respective controls. However the increase was differential w.r. t the elicitors. The elicitors also resulted in protein content enhancement. Protein profiling depicted higher intensity of bands and appearance of some new bands in low molecular weight range in elicitor treated samples. Out of three methods of application, foliar spray caused higher induction in activities of chitinase, β-1,3-glucanase, and peroxidase at 500μM concentration of the four tested elicitors. However, seed priming which was done once in the plants life sustained its impact upto 35 DAG in terms of higher enzyme activities and higher protein content in comparison to controls suggesting it to be the most effective elicitor treatment mode. INA and SA were more effective in decreasing the CLCuD disease incidence and disease index. The higher enzyme activities, increased band intensities in protein profiling and decreased disease incidence and disease index in susceptible cultivar in comparison to controls suggests that these chemical elicitors can be tried as protective regime against CLCuD.
Ontogenetic development of the gastrointestinal tract of African lungfish larvae
 Protopterus aethiopicus
 (Heckel 1851): A light microscopy study

Lungfish are air-breathing fish endemic to Africa (Protopterus), South America (Lepidosiren) and Australia (Neoceratodus) (Icardo, Wong, Colvee, Loong, & Yuen, 2010). African lungfish represent the family Protopteridae (Mlewa, Green, & Dunbrack, 2010) with four species in the genus Protopterus. Lungfish is in great demand amongst the consumers, due to its substantial fillet size and good taste (Walakira, Atukunda, Molnar, & Veverica, 2012). With the rapid increase in demand, attempts have been made to culture the African lungfish Protopterus aethiopicus and other species, and the effect of formulated feeds on wild juveniles has been investigated (Walakira, Molnar, Phelps, & Terhune, 2014). Many studies were carried out to focus on the organization of the alimentary tract (Icardo et al., 2011; Joss & Hassanpour, 2009; Rafn & Wingstrand, 1981), highlighting the absence of a true stomach (Kardong, 2006) and studying the anatomy and histology of the spiral valve intestine (Icardo et al., 2011; Joss & Hassanpour, 2009). The development of an efficient digestive system is reflected in the anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), accessory digestive organs and in the production of digestive enzymes (Onura, Van Den Broeck, Nevejan, Muendo, & Van Stappen, 2018). In teleosts, the ontogenetical development of the gastrointestinal tract is similar and is initiated by endogenous feeding at hatching (Govoni, Boehlert, & Watanabe, 1986; Grosell, Farrell, & Brauner, 2010; Received: 26 March 2020 | Revised: 8 July 2020 | Accepted: 5 August 2020 DOI: 10.1111/are.14846
Intentions to use travel eWOM: mediating role of Indian urban millennials’ attitude

Purpose This study aims to examine the impact of electronic word of mouth (eWOM) on behavioural intentions of Indian urban millennials to use it when they book travel. The eWOM has been measured on the basis of four dimensions, namely, perceived credibility, quality, quantity and completeness. eWOM attitude is studied as a mediator. Design/methodology/approach The study first applies a confirmatory factor analysis to gauge validity and reliability. Then structural equation modelling was applied to test the research hypotheses after collecting responses from 288 Indian millennials from six North Indian cities. Mediation has also been examined using the bootstrapping method. The quality of the data was assured by Harman’s single-factor test. Findings The study reveals that millennials’ eWOM attitude fully mediates its perceived quality and its usage intentions at the time of booking travel. However, this mediation effect is partial with respect to other components of eWOM, namely, perceived credibility, perceived quantity and perceived completeness. Practical implications India has the largest millennial population (440 million) in the world out of which 33% live in urban cities. Hence, it becomes imperative for travel marketers to understand the attitude of millennials’ towards eWOM, shared on social media. They should understand that millennials prefer eWOM in social media over traditional advertising for fulfilling their informational needs. Therefore, by apprehending the impact of recipients’ perception towards various components of eWOM on their behavioural intentions to use it, market practitioners can design superior marketing campaigns that will help them to gain maximum in the changing business landscape. Originality/value The study is unique in the sense that to date no study to the limited knowledge of the researchers has investigated the attitude of Indian millennials towards eWOM on social media as a mediator to comprehend their behavioural intentions to use travel reviews when they book travel.
A STUDY OF SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC AND MICROBIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF NEONATAL SEPSIS AND ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY PATTERN OF ISOLATES ADMITTED IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN CENTRAL INDIA.

Objective As Neonatal sepsis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality of newborns (< 1 month of age) we have done this study to study the sociodemographic and microbiological profile of neonatal sepsis and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of the isolates from neonates admitted in a tertiary hospital in central India. Results We studied a total of 200 suspected cases of neonatal sepsis, out of which 30 (15%) cases showed positive blood culture. The prevalent of positive blood culture with different neonatal risk factors (sex, age, birth weight, gestational age, and delivery mode) showed highest positive bacterial growth in male (60%); 3 or above 3 days age (70%); low birth weight (67%); preterm gestational age (37%); and caesarean delivery mode (63%). Among positive cases, the bacteriological profile was found highest for Staphylococcus aureus (40%) followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae (16%).
Numerical 3D Simulation of a Full System Air Core Compulsator-Electromagnetic Rail Launcher

Multiphysics problems represent an open issue in numerical modeling. Electromagnetic launchers represent typical examples that require a strongly coupled magnetoquasistatic and mechanical approach. This is mainly due to the high velocities which make comparable the electrical and the mechanical response times. The analysis of interacting devices (e.g., a rail launcher and its feeding generator) adds further complexity, since in this context the substitution of one device with an electric circuit does not guarantee the accuracy of the analysis. A simultaneous full 3D electromechanical analysis of the interacting devices is often required. In this paper a numerical 3D analysis of a full launch system, composed by an air-core compulsator which feeds an electromagnetic rail launcher, is presented. The analysis has been performed by using a dedicated, in-house developed research code, named “EN4EM” (Equivalent Network for Electromagnetic Modeling). This code is able to take into account all the relevant electromechanical quantities and phenomena (i.e., eddy currents, velocity skin effect, sliding contacts) in both the devices. A weakly coupled analysis, based on the use of a zero-dimensional model of the launcher (i.e., a single loop electrical equivalent circuit), has been also performed. Its results, compared with those by the simultaneous 3D analysis of interacting devices, show an over-estimate of about 10–15% of the muzzle speed of the armature.
PORTFOLIO MODEL UNDER FRACTAL MARKET BASED ON MEAN-DCCA

Under the realistic background that the capital market nowadays is a fractal market, this paper embeds the detrended cross-correlation analysis (DCCA) into the return-risk criterion to construct a Mean-DCCA portfolio model, and gives an analytical solution. Based on this, the validity of Mean-DCCA portfolio model is verified by empirical analysis. Compared to the mean-variance portfolio model, the Mean-DCCA portfolio model is more conducive for investors to build a sophisticated investment portfolio under multi-time-scale, improve the performance of portfolios, and overcome the defect that the mean-variance portfolio model has not considered the existence of fractal correlation characteristics between assets.
Determination of the effects of propolis ethanolic extract on some properties of fruit yoghurt during storage

Aims : The aim of this study was to determine the chemical and microbiological properties of propolis ethanolic (PEE) extract added fruit yoghurt during a storage period. Methods and Results : PEE (in different ratios: 0.01%, 0.03%, 0.10%, 0.20% and control=0.00%) added fruit yoghurt was stored at +4 °C for 28 days. Dry matter, protein content, pH, titratable acidity, DPPH inhibition and total phenols were analysed on the first and 28th days of storage. Microbiological analyses of yoghurts were also carried in first and seventh days. Titratable acidity values were increased while pH values decreased at the end of the storage period in all samples. DPPH inhibition and total phenols amounts were increased in line with the amount of added PEE. It was observed that added propolis amount did not affect total aerobic mesophilic flora (p>0.05). During the storage period, lactic acid bacteria (LAB) increased in all the groups and the control group had the highest bacteria count. The number of yeast and mould increased in all the groups. Conclusions : Our results indicated that PEE does not adversely influence the mechanism of yoghurt formation. We also found that propolis increased the nutritional benefits by increasing the antioxidant capacity of yoghurt. Significance and Impact of the Study : In this study PEE has been added to fruit yoghurts in different proportions. It has been observed that the nutritional properties and antioxidant content of yoghurts have increased. It was considered that propolis can be used as a natural food additive.
High-Resolution Object-Based Building Extraction Using PCA of LiDAR nDSM and Aerial Photos

Accurate and precise building extraction has become an essential requirement for various applications such as for impact analysis of flooding. This chapter seeks to improve the current and past methods of building extraction by using the principal components analysis (PCA) of LiDAR height (nDSM) and aerial photos (in four RGB and NIR bands) in an object-based image classification (OBIA). This approach uses a combination of aerial photos at 0.1-m spatial resolution and LiDAR nDSM at 1-m spatial resolution for precise and high-resolution building extraction. Because aerial photos provide four bands in the PCA process, this potentially means that the resolution of the image is maintained and therefore building outlines can be extracted at a high resolution of 0.1 m. A total of five experiments was conducted using a combination of different LiDAR derivatives and aerial photos bands in a PCA. The PCA of LiDAR nDSM and RGB and NIR bands combination has proved to produce the best result. The results show a completeness of 87.644%, and a correctness of 93.220% of building extraction. This chapter provides an improvement on the drawbacks of building extraction such as the extraction of small buildings and the smoothing with a well-defined building outline.
Physical Function Outcomes in Patients with Lower-Limb Amputations Due to Trauma: A Systematic Review

88 ABSTRACT Introduction: Lower-limb amputation (LLA) due to trauma is a life-changingmedical event that challenges daily physical functioning. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the physical function outcomes in patients with major traumatic LLA. Methods: A literature search was conducted using MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and PsycINFO. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines were followed for the review methodology. Observational studies on physical function outcomes postmajor traumatic LLA, with sample sizes of at least 10 adults in an outpatient setting and published in English were included. The Downs and Black scale was used to assess methodological quality and articles were assigned a level of evidence. Results: The initial search retrieved 4626 articles, and 69met the inclusion criteria. On average, papers had poormethodological quality. The traumatic LLA population was found to have numerous mobility challenges and reduced physical fitness, with unilateral transtibial amputation resulting in the best outcomes. There was a lack of literature on female populations, civilians, and patients from lowand middle-income countries. Conclusions:Given the changes in mobility and physical health, multidisciplinary care teams are essential to manage traumatic LLA individuals' rehabilitation programs and health. Higher-quality research is needed to support evidence-based clinical recommendations. (J Prosthet Orthot. 2021;33:88–95)
Field Assessment of Onion Genotypes for Resistance against Purple Blotch Complex (Alternaria porri And Stemphylium vesicarium) under Artificial Epiphytotic Conditions in Indian Punjab

A total of forty one genotypes of onion were evaluated for their relative response to purple blotch complex caused by Alternaria porri and Stemphylium vesicarium under artificial epiphytotic condition in field during Rabi 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. Significant variation in disease severity among the onion genotypes was found over two years but the pooled analysis revealed that most of the variations were due to genotype x year interaction. None of the genotypes exhibited resistance to the disease complex. Of the test genotypes, eighteen were found moderately susceptible while twenty one were found susceptible to the disease complex. Two genotypes viz. , Punjab Naroya and OSR-1364 exhibited highly susceptible reaction. However, six genotypes viz., P-96, P-30, P-121, OSR-1359, P-98 and OSR-1370 showed superior yield performance. Purple blotch complex exhibited highly significant negative correlation of 0.71 and 0.67 with fresh bulb yield and bulb size, respectively. Cluster analysis of onion genotypes was performed based on disease and yield variables and the genotypes were furthered grouped into five clusters based on average values of disease and yield variables. Int. J. Appl. Sci. Biotechnol. Vol 5(4): 498-504
The Effect of Relationship Marketing and Service Quality Towards Customer Loyalty of PT Bank Perkreditan Rakyat Sumatera Selatan

This study aims to determine whether relationship marketing and service quality affect customer loyalty at Bank BPR Sumsel. This study used a causal research method, an inference research type to realize cause-and-effect, determine the influence of the variables that are the cause (independent variables), and the effect (dependent variable) of a phenomenon. The data used in this study were primary data by distributing questionnaires to deposit customers at the Head Office of the Bank BPR Sumsel. The number of samples used as respondents was 100. The data analysis technique used in this study was multiple linear regression analysis, which was previously tested for validity and reliability. The results obtained are relationship marketing and service quality have a positive and significant effect on customer loyalty at the Bank BPR Sumsel. From the test results, the R 2 (R Square) value of 0.691 or (69.1%) indicated that the percentage contribution of the independent variables ’ (RM and SQ) influence on the dependent variable (customer loyalty) was 69.1%. Alternatively, the independent variables used in the model (RM and SQ) could explain 69.1% of the dependent variable (customer loyalty). Meanwhile, the remaining 30.9% was influenced or explained by other variables not included in this research model such as pricing, brand image, and customer values.
Maternal high-fat diet during pregnancy and lactation and effects on male offspring weight and organ development

Aim: Obesity, as global epidemic, induces many different disorders, just to mention metabolic syndrome. Several studies have tried to explain the correlation between maternal nutrition and consequences in metabolic profile of offspring, having in mind hypothesis of a "thrifty phenotype" as an adaptive mechanism preparing the organism to its likely adult environment. In this study, we investigated the effects of maternal high-fat diet prior and during pregnancy and lactatiton on weight, organ development and laboratory findings in male offspring. Methods: Ten female Sprague Dawley rats, 9 weeks old, were randomly divided in two groups. One group was fed with high-fat diet (HFD group), the other with standard laboratory chow (CD group). After pregnancy and lactation male offspring were also randomly divided in two groups each- HFD and CD. At 12 weeks of age the offspring were sacrificed and blood and tissue samples collected. From blood samples total cholesterole, trygliceride and glucose level, IL-6 and TNF-alpha were measured. Organs weight: heart, liver, testis, kidney, spleen, thymus and lungs were measured. Results: We observed an increase in body and organ weight in all organs except thymus in offspring fed high-fat diet compared to CD-CD group. No significant difference in organ weight between CD-HFD and HFD-HFD group was observed. There was no significant difference in tryglicerides, glucose, IL-6 and TNF-alpha levels between the groups where dams and/or offspring were fed with high-fat diet. Total cholesterole level in serum was increased in aforementioned groups. Conclusion: Our results show that high-fat diet affects organ development.