Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Soil Nutrients Availability, Rice Productivity and Water Saving under Deficit Irrigation Conditions

Two field experiments were carried out at Rice Research and Training Center, Sakha, Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt during 2018 and 2019 cropping seasons. Experiments aimed to determine the impacts of different deficit irrigation treatments on the available soil nutrients, N, P, K and Zn uptakes, rice yield and water use efficiency. The field experiments were laid out in a strip-plot design with four replications. The horizontal plots were devoted to the four irrigation treatments: continuous submergence (W1), intermittent irrigation at 6-day intervals (W2), intermittent irrigation at 9-day intervals (W3) and intermittent irrigation at 12-day intervals (W4), while vertical plots were occupied by the three rice genotypes, namely Giza 177, Giza 179 and GZ10154. Intermittent irrigation at 6-days intervals (W2) treatment, recorded the highest available NH4+-N, NO3--N and K concentrations in the soil. The highest values of available-N and available-P concentrations in the soil were obtained with (W1) while (W4) recorded the lowest values. The N, P, K and Zn uptakes were significantly affected by the prolonged irrigation intervals. Rice yield and its attributes decreased significantly as irrigation intervals increased up to 12-day (W4) in both seasons. The highest values of plant height, number of panicles m-2, panicle weight (g), 1000-grain weight (g), number of filled grains panicle-1, grain and straw yields were obtained with (W1) followed by (W2) treatment, except panicle length and number of unfilled grains panicle-1 in both seasons. Water saved (%) ranged from 8.90% to 26.46% and from 17.47% to 27.25% in 2018 and 2019 seasons, respectively.
EVALUATION OF BLOOD LEVELS OF COPPER, ZINC, MAGNESIUM AND CALCIUM IN FULL TERM NEONATAL UNCONJUGATED HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA

Introduction: Hyperbilirubinemia is one of the most prevalent problems in neonates. Jaundice is observed during first week of life in approximately 60% of term neonates and 80 % of preterm neonates. Phototherapy is one of the routine methods for management of hyperbilirubinemia. Many studies reported that calcium, copper, zinc and magnesium play an important role in the pathogenesis and development of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, but the effect of phototherapy on these trace elements is unknown. Aim of work: The aim of the study is to estimate the Blood Levels of Zinc, magnesium, copper and calcium and their relation to serum unconjugated bilirubin in Full term neonates with non-hemolytic unconjugated hyperbilirubinema admitted to NICU for phototherapy immediately before phototherapy and 12-24 hours after stopping phototherapy. Patients and methods: The current cross sectional study was conducted at neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of ELsayed Jalal University Hospital, Cairo, starting from December 2017 to December 2018. The study included 100 full term neonates with symptoms, signs and laboratory findings of neonatal indirect hyperbilirubinemia treated with phototherapy. Results of the study: The mean serum calcium, copper and magnesium level in neonates with hyperbilirubinemia was significantly higher, while the mean serum zinc level was lower in neonates with hyperbilirubinemia; these levels were changed after phototherapy, there was statistically significant difference (decrease) in total bilirubin, calcium and magnesium. But regarding Zinc and copper there was statistically significant increase after phototherapy. Conclusion: Phototherapy results in decreased serum levels of total bilirubin, calcium and Magnesium and increased serum levels of Zinc and copper after phototherapy. Recommendations: Based on the findings of the current study, phototherapy can significantly decrease in the levels of calcium and magnesium and an increase in the level of zinc and copper in jaundice term infants undergoing phototherapy. Therefore, it is suggested that further studies be conducted on the effect of phototherapy on the levels of calcium, magnesium, and zinc and copper on premature and pre-term infants.
Simulação do crescimento do capim Tanzânia irrigado com base na unidade fototérmica, na adubação nitrogenada e na disponibilidade hídrica do período - doi: 10.4025/actasciagron.v33i2.4901

The mathematical model to predict the forage yield using photothermal units was utilized with success in Elephant grass, Thanzania and Brachiaria ruziziensis in the absence of water stress and nitrogen stress. The aim of this study was to propose models to estimate the forage yield of Thanzania grass under different irrigation (25, 50,75, 100 e 125% of ETc) and nitrogen level in various regions of Brazil. As such, models were developed to estimate the dry matter production of Panicum maximum Jacq. frass cv Thanzania in different irrigation and nitrogen levels, using photothermal units. The models were adjusted to doses of 0, 30, 60, 110 and 270 kg of N ha -1 , doses were divided in applications after each evaluation, with a rest cycle of 35 days. The adjusted model presented good performance in predicting dry matter production of Thanzania grass, with r 2 = 0.9999. The results made it possible to verify that the proposed model can be used to predict forage production in different regions of Brazil. It can be estimated, with good precision. The production of Thanzania grass dry matter can be accurately estimated in specific places (in function of latitude and time of year), with the maximum and minimum temperature values.
Joint hypermobility in children with and without functional constipation

Background: Previous studies report an association between joint hypermobility (JH), as a hallmark of connective tissue disorder, and autonomic dysfunction, digestive problems, and irritable bowel syndrome. However, its association with functional constipation (FC) has not been evaluated. This study is run and implemented to justify this theme/topic. Materials and Methods: In this case–control study among 200 subjects, 100 were of FC according to the ROME III Criteria (case group) and each child was matched for age and gender with a healthy control that did not meet criteria for FC (control group). The demographic information and JH were assessed and compared in both groups, through a physical examination according to the Beighton score. Results: A total of 200 children with a mean age of 6.2 ± 2.2 years constituted the statistical population. The prevalence of JH was assessed to establish the Beighton score (≥4 was considered JH). There was no significant difference in JH between children with and without FC, odds ratio (OR) 1.13 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.65–1.98, P = 0.669). There was no significant difference in terms of gender and age between the two groups (P = 0.887, P = 0.396, respectively). JH was not significantly associated with gender (P = 0.445) while significantly associated with age (P = 0.041). Furthermore, there was no significant association between JH and FC (P = 0.669). Following multivariate logistic regression analysis between the presence of JH as the dependent variable and the measured variables as the independent variables, only age had significant independent predictive values in the development of JH (P = 0.041, OR =0.88 [0.77–1]). The obtained adjusted OR in this study indicated that at each year age increase the JH risk decreased by 12%. Conclusion: Here, it is revealed that the relative frequency of JH in this age range, with and without FC, is not significantly different, and it is not significantly associated with gender while significantly associated with age.
EVALOE-DSS as a self-assessment and decision-making tool on the teaching of oral language in a school context: results of a pilot study

School is a natural context for development in which the communicative strategies used by teachers when interacting with students are essential for the development of communicative and linguistic competence. The objective of this study was to construct, implement and validate a first version of a self-assessment and decision-making tool on the teaching of oral language at school. It is an adaptation of the Oral Language Assessment in the School Context Scale (Escala de Valoracion de la ensenanza de la Lengua Oral en contexto Escolar-EVALOE) (Gracia et al., 2015) based on the use of the Conversational Methodology. This is a multiple case study focusing on four teachers (1 from an ordinary school, 2 from a rural school and 1 from a special education school). For six months, the teachers self-assessed their teaching practices with the tool, made decisions to improve it, and introduced changes in their classes. The researchers observed five class sessions of each teacher, assessed them with the same tool and each teacher-researcher pair conversed and reflected on the classes in five meetings throughout the semester. The results show that, in spite of the fact that there were important differences between teachers, the EVALOE - Decision Support System (EVALOE-SSD) is a useful tool that facilitates self-assessment, decision-making and the introduction of changes in the classes in order to promote the development of communicative and linguistic competence in the students. The analysis identified elements that can be improved and that will be considered during the review of the tool.
Influence of foam-mat drying temperature of red jambo (Syzygium malaccense)

The Brazilian cerrado is one of the richest biomes in the world, with native and exotic fruit species, but little explored. Given this diversity, stands out the red jambo, an exotic fruit with remarkable sensory characteristics, but highly perishable, with reduced shelf life. Foam-mat drying (FMD) is a technique that aids in the preservation of fruits, resulting in a powder product with desirable characteristics such as high porosity and rehydration capacity. In this sense, this work aimed to analyze the influence of drying temperature, besides evaluating the kinetics and mathematical modeling of experimental data. In addition, the physicochemical properties of fresh jambo pulp were determined and after the foam layer drying process. Drying was performed in an air circulation oven at 50, 60, 70oC, using a concentration of 4.5% (w/w) emulsifier. The Lewis, Midilli and Kucuk and Page mathematical models were adjusted to the experimental data, being the best fit obtained using the Midilli and Kucuk and Page models. The fruit powders presented acidic pH (throne of 3.5), the vitamin C content decreased as the temperature increased (108.16; 88.58 and 62,16 mg at 50, 60 and 70oC , respectively) and ash content increased significantly in dry powder samples due to the addition of foaming agents.
Culture of mola (Amblypharyngodon mola) in polyculture with carps: experience from a field trial in Bangladesh

Studies were carried out during May 1997 to January 1998 in Kishoregani district in Bangladesh to investigate the production potential of carp polyculture in combination with Amblypharyngodon mola in seasonal ponds. The preliminary results indicate that A. mola can be successfully cultured in small seasonal ponds in polyculture with carp. This practice can result in an increase in the households' consumption of small fish which have a very high content of calcium, iron and vitamin A. In addition to the nutritional benefits, it can also provide additional income through sale of carp and surplus small fish.
Preparation of modified paints with nano-structured additives and its potential applications

Recently, an increase in the production of intelligent nanomaterials has been reported for the application of solid surface coating. These nanomaterials provide a wide number of functionalities such as anticorrosive, antibacterial, and self-cleaning properties. Hence, titanium dioxide (TiO2) and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles were synthesized using a green chemistry approach. These nanoparticles were fully characterized by scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, ultraviolet (UV)–visible spectroscopy, Brunauer–Emmett–Teller test, and nitrogen adsorption–desorption isotherm. Then, a commercial enamel-type paint was modified by using different concentrations (2, 3.5, and 5 w/v%) of nanoparticles. These nanofilled paints were then brushed onto the surface of different types of materials such as carbon steel sheets, wood sheets, and aluminum disks. Anticorrosive, self-cleaning, and antibacterial properties of the nanofilled paints were evaluated, with the aim to determine the capability for this application. According to the characterization results, TiO2 and ZnO nanoparticles exhibited similar physicochemical properties compared to those synthesized using traditional methods. The anticorrosion results revealed that nanofilled paints provide a barrier using low concentrations of nanoparticles, due to the decrease of agglomerates on the surface avoiding the presence of high porosity. In the case of self-cleaning, a proposed mechanism of degradation demonstrated that the presence of both nanoparticles in the paint provided high degradation of methylene blue due to the high surface area offered by the nanoparticles. On the other hand, antibacterial activity under UV light was observed only for ZnO nanoparticles, which may be related to the diffusion of nanoparticles into the cell membrane of the bacteria, affecting the normal function. These results showed to be promising for the modification of paints with TiO2 and ZnO nanoparticles, and the application on solid surfaces for the construction, and even in textile fields.
Genetic Variability of Lepidium meyenii and other Andean Lepidium Species (Brassicaceae) Assessed by Molecular Markers

A phylogenetic survey based on similarity levels was performed for 29 cultivated accessions of maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp.) and 27 accessions of wild species of Lepidium from Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia, with RAPD markers. Chromosome counts for each accession were also performed. The similarity tree matrix separated in two main branches: cultivated and wild species. The similarity level among cultivated accessions was high (0‐952 or higher) indicating a low level of polymorphism. Within the wild species, two main secondary branches could be resolved, of which one was subdivided into two tertiary branches. Morphological evaluation of the wild species accessions within each main group identified three wild species: (1) L. bipinnatifidum, consisting mostly of tetraploids and a single octoploid accession; (2) L. kalenbornii, consisting only of tetraploid accessions; and (3) L. chichicara, consisting mostly of octoploid and a few tetraploid accessions. Clustering by principal coordinates analysis supported the results obtained by the similarity tree matrix. These results indicate that none of the three wild species is related enough to be considered ancestral to the cultivated L. meyenii. Three accessions of intermediate position may be of hybrid origin. None of the wild species was found to be diploid, which suggests that polyploidy has been an important adaptation to high altitude habitats in these species. # 1998 Annals of Botany Company
Unexpected consequences of reintroductions: competition between reintroduced red deer and Apennine chamois

Reintroductions are commonly used to restore the local biological diversity and/or save threatened taxa. In human‐altered landscapes, we may expect that reintroduced species affect taxa already present. In Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park (central Apennines, Italy), a 30% decline in the abundance of ‘vulnerable’ Apennine chamois (2005: c. 650 individuals, 2010: c. 450 individuals) has been recorded, whereas red deer (reintroduced in 1972–1987: 81 individuals) have greatly increased (2010: > 2500 individuals). We investigated space and diet overlaps between red deer and Apennine chamois, and their effects on foraging behaviour of the latter. We also compared the composition of grasslands with that recorded when the former were absent. In 2010–2011, we found out: (1) a great space (> 75%) and diet (> 90%) overlap between deer and chamois; (2) a significant increase of unpalatable plant species and a decreasing trend of the nutritious, most grazed species by chamois, in respect to when deer were absent; (3) irrespective from vegetation type, a significantly reduced bite rate of adult female chamois in patches used also by deer, compared with areas without deer. Our results suggest a negative effect of red deer on the availability of nutritious plant species in summer–autumn, possibly because of grazing and physical damage on the grassland caused by trampling. Environmental conditions and access to high‐quality forage in the warm season influence the winter survival of offspring of mountain ungulates. Our results indicate that interspecific overlap in resource use with an increasing, reintroduced population can threaten rare taxa. Reintroductions of potentially competing species should be avoided in areas where populations of threatened taxa exist.
Investigating the Relationship Between Personality Dimensions and Choice of Type of Delivery in Patients Referred to Hazrat Abolfazl Hospital in Minab County

Background: Human choices and decisions are highly affected by some psychological and personality traits. These psychological characteristics may also be related to the choice of delivery type. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the relationship between personality dimensions and choice of delivery type (cesarean section or normal) in pregnant women referred to Abolfazl hospital in Minab county, Iran, in 2018. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study. The statistical population consisted of all pregnant women referred to Abolfazl medical center in 2008 in Minab, 118 of whom were selected by convenience sampling. The NEO Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI) was used to collect the data. Results: There was a significant difference in the choice of delivery type (normal and cesarean section) in pregnant women with extraversion and conscientiousness personality traits (P value <0.05). The mean extraversion and conscientiousness scores were higher in patients who tended to have a vaginal delivery than in those who had chosen cesarean section. Conclusion: The results of the present study show that personality traits can determine the type of delivery by creating specific moods; therefore, considering the high level of complications of cesarean section (CS) and high CS rate in Iran, we can change people’s attitudes and play a role in reducing the number of CSs through long-term training.
Estudio de prospección geoquímica en sedimentos de las microcuencas Chirimoyo y Guineo, Ecuador

A sampling of stream sediments was carried out in the Chirimoyo and Guineo microbasins, at the Puyango sector, Loja province, Ecuador, in order to perform a study of geochemical exploration, in which were determined anomalous values for CaO (>3.46wt%), MnO (>0.26wt%), P2O5 (>12.63wt%), V (>693 ppm), Zn (>709 ppm), Cu (>108 ppm) and, subanomalous values of U (>60 ppm) and, Ni (>232 ppm) for the subbasin Chirimoyo. As for the Guineo subbasin, the following anomalous values were determined: MnO (>0.47wt%), TiO2 (>1.16wt%), subanomalous values of CaO (>7.01wt%), P2O5 (>0,96wt%), V (>1903 ppm), U (>50 ppm), Ni (>451 ppm) and, Zn (>1306 ppm). According to the geochemical anomalies maps the highest values of vanadium (2520 ppm in Guineo), uranium (70 ppm in Chirimoyo), zinc (1445 ppm in Guineo) and nickel (629 ppm in Guineo) are associated with the northern part of both microbasins, specifically in the north of the Guineo microbasin close to the La Sota sector, where the sedimentary rocks of the Puyango Formation appear, which contain bituminous limestones and calcareous black shales, which may be hosting mineralizations of these elements, this is evidenced by the high values of Ca, which indicates a carbonate origin of the sediments. The sediments are composed mainly of silicates and aluminosilicates (clays and micas), in smaller proportion oxy-hydroxides of Fe-Ti: goethite, magnetite and anatase. Additionally, calcite and zircon were detected in two samples. There is the presence of vanadium minerals such as sherwoodite, rossite, ronneburgite and sincosite, which corroborates the vanadium geochemical anomalies determined by chemical analysis.
Sperm motility of rams from two Slovak sheep breeds: short communication.

In the present study, fresh ram sperm samples (n = 52) from the Native Wallachian (NW; n = 26) and Improved Wallachian (IW; n = 26) Slovak sheep breeds were collected from males of each breed by electro-ejaculation and analysed for motility using CASA and morphology using light microscopy assessment. Our results showed no significant differences between the breeds (P ≤ 0.05) in the sperm concentration and motility traits (Table 1). Also both these ram groups did not differ (P ≤ 0.05) in sperm morphology parameters (Table 2). Since, this is only preliminary research, additional experiments using higher number of samples (rams) as well as other evaluation approaches are required in order to compare sperm characteristics for different breeds.
Challenges faced by International students at Kwantlen Polytechnic University

This study aimed to investigate the challenges international students face during their studies at Kwantlen polytechnic university. The research focused on the English language, study-related and financial issues, and adjustment to life in Canada. The participants were 25 females and 38 male students of 18- 35 years old from China, India and the Middle East. The materials included a challenges questionnaire, coping and religiosity scales, adjustment in Canada and religious involvement scales, and a demographic questionnaire. The data were collected at three campuses of KPU. The main challenges reported by the majority of international students were high tuition fees, high rents, part-time work, and missing the families. Most international students liked small class sizes, were satisfied with the education, felt comfortable communicating with professors, were welcomed by their peers and had adjusted to Canadian culture. In general, international students who used both emotion-avoidance and problem-focused coping strategies were better at facing challenges.
Assessment of Genetic Variability in Onion (Allium cepa L.) Genotypes

Onion (Allium cepa L.) is one of the most valuable vegetable cum spice crop belongs to the family Alliaceae with chromosome number 2n= 16. The genus Allium comprises more than 750 crop species; notably onion, garlic, chives, and leek are widely distributed in the northern temperate and Alpine regions of the world. The existing knowledge about onion genetic diversity and resources is limited or one has to review periodically which helps in the efficient management of germplasm and selection of parents for crossing. Hence the present investigation was carried out with 40 onion genotypes for genetic variability which revealed that the environmental influence was very less on expression of these characters as it was evident by narrow gap between genotypic and phenotypic coefficients of variation. Genotypic and phenotypic coefficients of variation were moderate to high, for all the characters studied except for days to first flowering, days to 50 per cent flowering and TSS. Moderate to high heritability was observed for all characters and high genetic advance as per cent mean indicating that simple selection would be sufficient for these traits to bring genetic improvement.