Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The influence of various levels of ammonium to total nitrogen on post-harvest performance of three apple cultivars (Golab Kohans, Gala, and Granny Smith)

Apple is one of the most popular fruit worldwide with a continuous demand for higher quality apples, especially storable varieties. Nitrogen is one of the most important elements in apple growth and production. Additionally, different nitrogen forms can have different effects on plant growth and fruit qualities. In this research, we investigated the effect of five types of nutrient solutions with different amounts of ammonium nitrogen to total nitrogen on post-harvest physiology of apples for two seasons (2016-2017 and 2017-2018). Apple seedlings of three cultivars (Granny Smith, Gala and Golab Kohans) were grown on a soil-based substrate in a factorial experiment of randomized complete block design. After harvesting, the fruit were stored in 0 ○C and 90-95% humidity for 45 days for Golab, 90 days for Gala and 160 days for Granny Smith. Fruit traits were evaluated throughout storage period. The results showed that the increase in ammonium nitrate concentration significantly increased fruit weight, fruit dry weight, and titratable acidity. However, this increase in ammonium nitrate reduced firmness and the amount of total soluble solids with an increase in fruit weight loss index during storage. Furthermore, the results illustrated that the best fruit in terms of storability and postharvest performance were attributed to the nutrition solution without ammonium nitrate.
Efficiency and Equity Impacts of Informal Land Rental Market Participation Among A1 and A2 Farmers in Mashonaland East Province of Zimbabwe

Agriculture, and consequently land is considered a potential to increase economic growth and development than any other sector. With a lot of studies in Asian economies showing increased efficiency and equity associated with land rental markets, this study sought to establish if the same was true for informal land market in one province of Zimbabwe. The study was carried out through a survey consisting of 339 households identified through multi-stage sampling procedure. Results showed that farmers renting-in land had higher levels of input use, production and revenues, followed by those renting-out and land rental non-participating farmers (autarky) being the last. Economic efficiency was just above average for all farmer categories, implying land markets alone may not be a panacea to efficiency improvements. There was a marginal improvement in efficiency for land rental market participants when compared with those in autarky. Access to credit, farming experience, crop type, area and labour were the major drivers of inefficiency across all farmer categories. Equity improved marginally across districts, gender and A2 farmers due to participation in land rental markets, though land concentration is evident among A1 farmers. Land rental markets improve equity and efficiency though cannot be solely relied upon.
EVALUATION OF ELBOW JOINT POSITION SENSE WITH ELECTRONIC GONIOMETER – NEW METHODOLOGY AND PILOT STUDY

Results The cumulative results of average error of passive reproduction of the joint position had ranged between 2.8°–4.6°. Average error of active reproduction of the joint Bręborowicz E. , Lubiatowski P., Olczak I. , Bręborowicz M. , Redman M. , Romanowski L. Evaluation of elbow joint position sense with electronic goniometer – new methodology and pilot study. Issue Rehabil. Orthop. Neurophysiol. Sport Promot. 2017; 19: 16–26. DOI: 10.19271/ IRONS-00039–2017–19
Non-hydrostatic modelling with the COSMO model

In particular both versions of the COSMO model use the RungeKutta (RK) integration scheme for the solution of the Euler equations, originally developed f or the WRF model ( Wicker and Skamarock , 2002). Their 3-stage Runge-Kutta scheme (denoted here as RK3WS) is extended by an implicit vertical advection calculation in the following manner ( Baldauf et al. , 2010). Starting from the fieldsΦn at time stepn, first the implicit scheme for̃ Φ is solved
Standing Education on its Head: Aspects of Schooling in a World with HIV/AIDS

Introduction HIV/AIDS has radically transformed the world, including the world of education. The content, structures and programs that responded to the needs of a world without AIDS no longer suffice in a world with AIDS. This appears in the way school participation can enhance the risk of HIV infection. It also surfaces in the way school efforts to deal with HIV/AIDS in a traditional way, as part of the school curriculum, have failed to meet their objectives. These and other factors necessitate a radical re-thinking of educational provision. An initial step in this direction would be for the formal school system to incorporate some of the participatory features of non-formal education, with emphasis on the involvement of young people at all stages.
Laterally Displaced Flap – A Case Report

Gingival recession may cause the patient to feel esthetic discomfort and dentin hypersensitivity. Obtaining predictable and esthetic root coverage has become an important goal of a periodontal surgeon. Even though there is lack of predictability and challenges with soft tissue grafting, an attempt was made to cover an isolated class II (Miller’s) defect with laterally displaced flap technique.
The Effects of Random Stimulation Rate on Measurements of Auditory Brainstem Response

Electroencephalography (EEG) signal is an electrophysiological recording from electrodes placed on the scalp to reflect the electrical activities of the brain. Auditory brainstem response (ABR) is one type of EEG signals in response to an auditory stimulus, and it has been widely used to evaluate the potential disorders of the auditory function within the brain. Currently, the ABR measurements in the clinic usually adopt a fixed stimulation rate (FSR) technique in which the late evoked response could contaminate the ABR signals and deteriorate the waveform differentiation after averaging, thus compromising the overall auditory function assessment task. To resolve this issue, this study proposed a random stimulation rate (RSR) method by integrating a random interval between two adjacent stimuli. The results showed that the proposed RSR method was consistently repeatable and reliable in multiple trials of repeated measurements, and there was a large amplitude of successive late evoked response that would contaminate the ABR signals for conventional FSR methods. The ABR waveforms of the RSR method showed better wave I–V morphology across different stimulation rates and stimulus levels, and the improved ABR morphology played an important role in early diagnoses of auditory pathway abnormities. The correlation coefficients as functions of averaging time showed that the ABR waveform of the RSR method stabilizes significantly faster, and therefore, it could be used to speed up current ABR measurements with more reliable testing results. The study suggests that the proposed method would potentially aid the adequate reconstruction of ABR signals towards a more effective means of hearing loss screening, brain function diagnoses, and potential brain–computer interface.
ANATOMICAL EVALUATION OF LUMBAR VERTEBRAL CANAL IN INDIAN POPULATION

Corresponding Author: Dr. Balu Londhe, Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India. E-Mail: dr.lbaloo@gmail.com Introduction: Low backache is one of the most common symptoms of lumbar canal stenosis and it developed an interest among anatomists to do osteological analysis of lumbar canal. The aim of the current study was to create the morphometric database of lumbar canal dimensions in context of its applied clinical implications. Materials and Methods: A dry bone study was carried out on 47 adult human lumbar vertebral sets obtained from various medical colleges in Pune District of Maharashtra. Anteroposterior (LCAP) and transverse (LCT) diameters of lumbar canal were measured by ‘Digital Vernier Caliper with 0.01 mm precision’. The data analysis was done in SPSS Version 20 and ‘ANOVA’ test was applied to evaluate statistical differences. Results: Lumbar canal antero-posterior (LCAP) diameters decreased from L1 to L5 vertebrae whereas there was gradual increase in Lumbar canal transverse (LCT) diameter from first to fifth lumbar vertebra. Conclusion: The present study reported statistically significant differences in the dimensions of lumbar canal of L1 to L5 in Indian population. This morphometric baseline data can be utilized in surgical management of low back pain as a result of lumbar canal stenosis.
Assessing cardiovascular associations to affective states in Australian truck drivers

Within this exploratory study, data is presented regarding occupational and lifestyle factors that contribute to cardiovascular disease and depression within the truck driving industry, and subsequently contribute to reduced road safety in Australia. The study assessed associations between mood parameters, heart rate variability (HRV) and blood pressure in the unstudied population of Australian truck drivers. A total of 35 heavy vehicle truck drivers were recruited from the local community. Electrocardiogram recordings were obtained during an active and baseline driving simulator task. HRV low and high frequency parameters were obtained from the ECG. Subjects completed the Profile of Mood States questionnaire and the Lifestyle Appraisal Questionnaire. Blood pressure was recorded before and after the study. Numerous mood states (anger-aggression, total mood disturbance score) were correlated to an increase in sympathetic activity (p<0.05). Diastolic blood pressure was positively correlated to a number of mood states, the most significant correlation being depression-dejection (p<0.001).
In-vivo Performance of Seven Commercially Available Demineralized Bone Matrix Fiber and Putty Products in a Rat Posterolateral Fusion Model

Introduction: Demineralized bone matrix (DBM) is a widely used bone graft in spinal fusion. Most commercial DBMs are composed of demineralized bone particles (~125–800 microns) suspended in a carrier that provides improved handling but dilutes the osteoinductive component. DBM fibers (DBF) provide improved osteoconductivity and do not require a carrier. It has been suggested that 100% DBF may offer improved performance over particulate-based DBMs with carrier. Study Design: Seven commercially available DBM products were tested in an athymic rat posterolateral fusion model. There were four 100% DBFs, two DBFs containing a carrier, and one particulate-based DBM containing carrier. Objective: The study objectives were to evaluate the in vivo performance: (1) compare fusion rate and fusion maturity of six commercially available DBFs and one particulate-based DBM, and (2) assess the effect of carrier on fusion outcomes for DBFs in a posterolateral fusion model. Methods: The DBF/DBM products evaluated were: StrandTM Family, Propel® DBM Fibers, Vesuvius® Demineralized Fibers, Optium® DBM Putty, Grafton® DBF, Grafton Flex, and DBX® Putty. Single-level posterolateral fusion was performed in 69 athymic rats. Fusion was assessed bilaterally after 4 weeks by manual palpation, radiograph and CT for bridging bone. Fusion mass maturity was assessed with a CT maturity grading scale and by histology. Statistical analysis was performed using Fishers Exact Test for categorical data and Kruskal-Wallis Test for non-parametric data. Results: Strand Family achieved 100% fusion (18/18) by manual palpation, radiographic and CT evaluation, significantly higher than Propel Fibers, Vesuvius Fibers, Optium Putty, and DBX Putty, and not statistically higher than Grafton DBF and Grafton Flex. Strand Family provided the highest fusion maturity, with CT maturity grade of 2.3/3.0 and 89% mature fusion rate. Fusion results suggest a detrimental effect of carrier on fusion performance. Conclusions: There were large variations in fusion performance for seven commercially available DBM products in an established preclinical fusion model. There were even significant differences between different 100% DBF products, suggesting that composition alone does not guarantee in vivo performance. In the absence of definitive clinical evidence, surgeons should carefully consider available data in valid animal models when selecting demineralized allograft options.
Detection of severity of Acute Coronary Syndrome using N Terminal PRO-BNP and as a prognostic marker

Background: Patients with unstable CAD encompass a heterogeneous group that varies widely regarding severity of the underlying coronary artery disease, prognosis and response to treatment. Patients with the highest risk of subsequent events usually have the largest benefit of an intensified pharmacological treatment and early mechanical intervention. Levels of natriuretic peptides have been shown to reflect cardiac performance and there is emerging role of these peptides in the early risk stratification of unstable CAD patients. Aim of the study: To study the prognostic value of natriuretic peptides in patients with acute coronary syndrome. Patients and methods: Seventy four patients were included in this study all patients included were subjected to History taking and full clinical assessment, Routine Laboratory investigation, Cardiac specific troponin I and CK-MB, Serum level of NT – pro BNPand Echocardiography for all patients for evaluation of both systolic and diastolic functions, Coronary angiography for detection of severity of affection of coronary vessel. Results: In our study N Terminal BNP was significantly higher in more sever coronary artery affection with p value 0.015, that there is a trend toward higher mortality with increasing levels of N terminal BNP and this trend was statistically significant with p value 0.025. Conclusion: Our study demonstrated that Serum N Terminal BNP can be used to detect severity of the lesion and follow up patients with CAD, significantly higher in more severe coronary artery affection and there is a higher mortality with its increasing levels [Faheem Abd EL Azim Rageb; Dalia Mohammed Rageb; Ahmed Hossam Moafy; Amr Mohammed Essmat; Ahmed Fathy Mohammed Mahmoud. Detection of severity of Acute Coronary Syndrome using N Terminal PRO-BNP and as a prognostic marker. J Am Sci 2017;13(2):43-48]. ISSN 1545-1003 (print); ISSN 2375-7264 (online). http://www.jofamericanscience. org. 6. doi:10.7537/marsjas130217.06.
COMMUTATIVITY OF σ-PRIME Γ-RINGS WITH SEMIDERIVATIONS

Let M be a 2-torsion free σ-prime Γ-ring satisfying the condition aαbβc = aβbαc for all a, b, c ∈ M and α, β ∈ Γ, I a σ-prime ideal of M and d a semiderivation associated with a function g which is surjective on I . In the paper we show some conditions on d, such that d = 0 or M is commutative. AMS Subject Classification: 6W10, 16W25, 16U80
In vivo rat brain imaging using a short multimode fiber probe

In vivo rat brain imaging was demonstrated using the FF OCM (full field optical coherence microscopy) with SMMF (short multimode fiber) of a diameter of 125 μm and a length of 7.33 mm. The spatial resolution was measured to be 2.0 μm. The influences of motions for OCM images and methods to detect motions were investigated using image processing. Measurements were combinations of 3D OCM imaging (M1) with measurement time 10min and en face imaging (M2) at fixed depth with 17.9 fps and the interval time of 1 min during 30 min. For Rat 1 measured point was at the prim somatosens cortex, and the insertion length (IL) was 3.2 mm, the motions were not remarkable. En face OCM images with the region of X 56.3 μm, Y 56.3 μm, and Z 110 μm were measured. For Rat 2 measured point was at med parietal association cortex, and IL was 3.1 mm. Difference images and those intensity profiles showed the lateral motion of 5 µm between two sequent en face OCM images. For both cases, 3D images similarly showed the spatial arrangement of nerve fibers. The feasibility that the motions of tissues could be detected under the SMMF using sequential difference images was shown. This might be applicable to detect the motions in deep areas in measurements such as the optical intrinsic imaging
When the Walls Come Down: Evidence on Charter Schools’ Ability to Keep Their Best Teachers Without Unions and Certification Rules

Theories of market-based school reform suggest that teacher labor markets may be inefficient because schools lack autonomy to incentivize performance in hiring, retention, and compensation. We test this empirically by comparing teacher exits in the deregulated market of New Orleans with neighboring traditional school districts. We find that the relationship between teacher performance and retention is stronger in the deregulated market. We also find positive associations between salary and performance, but only when teachers transfer from one charter school to another. While teacher retention is more closely tied to performance in New Orleans, this did not yield a net gain in teacher quality, because new teachers in New Orleans were of lower average quality than their peers in neighboring districts.
Predictors of Early-Onset Seizures after Recent Intracerebral Hemorrhage among a Sample of Egyptian Patients

Background: Post-stroke seizures were reported in about one fifth of patients. Prediction is very important for early initiation of anti-epileptic treatment. Aim of the work: To evaluate the possible predictors of early post intracerebral hemorrhage seizures by clinical, laboratory, radiological or electrophysiological studies. Patient and Methods: The present study included 100 patients who presented with first time intracerebral hemorrhage within the first 24 hours. Patients were followed up for 7 days for the occurrence of seizures; and patients were classified into two groups; seizure group and non-seizure group. All were submitted for full history taking, clinical examination, laboratory investigations, computed tomography and electroencephalogram at admission and computed tomography were re-done after 48 hours. Results: There was statistically significant increase of stroke severity, blood pressure, serum glucose, and significant decrease of serum sodium in group with seizures when compared to group without seizures. CT examination revealed significant increase of lobar cortical site, increased hematoma volume and perihematomal edema and midline shift in group with seizures. Serum sodium, hematoma volume and site detected by CT at admission, hematoma expansion and intraventricular extension at 48 hours by CT and focal epileptiform discharge were the predictors of development of seizures in our patients. Conclusion: Results of the present study revealed that, many clinical parameters as low GCS, NIHSS, high blood pressure and high temperature, laboratory findings as decreased serum sodium level, radiological findings as Volume and site of hemorrhage detected by CT at admission, hematoma expansion and intraventricular extension at 48 hours by CT were associated with the onset of seizures, and focal epileptiform discharge detected by EEG were predictors for development of early seizures. [Wael Osman Mohamed, Ahmed Hamed Ali, Elsayed Mohamed Abd El-hamid, Ahmed Bedeir Abd El Salam. Predictors of Early-Onset Seizures after Recent Intracerebral Hemorrhage among a Sample of Egyptian Patients. J Am Sci 2017;13(2):159-165]. ISSN 1545-1003 (print); ISSN 2375-7264 (online). http://www.jofamericanscience. org. 19. doi:10.7537/marsjas130217.19.
AMYLOIDOSIS IN CARACALS (CARACAL CARACAL)

Abstract: Nine cases of amyloidosis in caracals (Caracal caracal) from three different institutions in Europe were reviewed and evaluated histopathologically. The six males and three females died between 2008 and 2018 at an age of 6 yr ± 2.5 mo (median ± interquartile range). In two out of nine (2/9) animals, amyloidosis was an incidental postmortem finding; the animals died of bronchopneumonia and gastric ulceration due to Helicobacter spp. , respectively. Seven (7/9) animals suffered from acute renal failure due to amyloidosis, one of them additionally of cardiac decompensation. The predominant clinical signs were weight loss, lethargy, dys- or anorexia, dehydration, increased BUN and creatinine, and azotemia. The main gross lesion was a pale renal cortex on cut surface; in two animals, the kidneys appeared enlarged. Histologically, glomerular amyloid was present in every animal (9/9), and was the predominant renal manifestation of amyloidosis. Additional findings included splenic amyloid (8/8), amyloid in the lamina propria of the intestine (5/5), and amyloid in the lingual submucosa (4/4). Gastric mineralization was present in four animals suffering from renal failure. In the animal dying from bronchopneumonia, severe pancreatic amyloid deposits mainly affecting the exocrine pancreas (1/5) were identified. Immunohistochemistry was employed to identify amyloid AA in eight cases; only in the caracal dying from bronchopneumonia AA was amyloid confirmed. In several organs, especially in those where only small amyloid deposits were detected, a Congo red stain was often necessary to confirm the deposition. The etiology of the amyloidosis remains unknown. Three caracals were related within two generations, another three within four generations, so one might hypothesize a familial trait. In conclusion, amyloidosis should be considered as a significant disease in the caracal. Particularly in cases with renal disease, it should be included as a major differential diagnosis.
Knowledge and Attitude of Hospital Personnel Regarding Medical Waste Management

Aims Considering the importance of medical waste recognition by health centers staffs and its role on maintenance and improvement of social and environmental health, this study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practices of hospital staffs regarding to medical waste management. Instrument & Methods The current descriptive, analytical and cross-sectional research was carried out on the staffs of the Ayatollah Rohani Hospital of Babol City, Iran, in 2013. 130 employees were selected by stratified sampling method. A researcher-made questionnaire (accessible as an attachment) containing 4 parts of demographic information, knowledge (15 questions), attitude (6 questions) and practices (6 questions) was used for data gathering. The data was analyzed by SPSS 17 software using Kruskal Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests. Findings The participants mean scores of knowledge, attitude, and practice were 10.7±1.6 (out of 15), 5.5±0.8 (out of 6), and 4.5±1.5 (out of 6), respectively. 12% (16 people) of the participants had low, 72% (93 people) of the participants had medium, and 16% (21 people) of them had high knowledge toward hospital waste management. 16% (21 people) of the participants had medium and 84% (109 people) of them had high attitude toward hospital waste management. 4% (5 people), 46% (60 people) and 50% (65 people) of the participants had low, medium and high practice, respectively. Conclusion The level of knowledge, attitude and practice of the Ayatollah Rohani Hospital of Babol City, Iran, regarding hospital waste management is acceptable. A B S T R A C T A R T I C L E I N F O
Finite Difference Investigation of a Polluted Non-Isothermal Variable-Viscosity Porous Media Flow

We extend previous studies of channel flows to porous media flows with combined effects ofboth heat and mass transfer. We consider a temperaturedependent viscosity fluid and a concentrationdependent diffusivity in an unsteady and pressuredriven nonisothermal Brinkman flow. This leads to the governing equations for velocity, concentration and temperature. By lagging nonlinear coefficients, in time, a convergent finite difference scheme is formulated. We adopt the method of manufactured solutions to verify the convergence and second order spatial accuracy of the scheme. The impact of the flow parameters on the flow fields are numerically investigated. The results show that increase in the Darcy number and temperature parameter both increase the velocity while the increase in the pollutant diffusion parameter decreases the pollutant concentration.