Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Sweet corn production with different mulches, varieties, and planting dates in North Dakota

Abstract. Sweet corn is a high value crop that can be grown in North Dakota, but is often constrained with low yield and quality due to low temperatures and short season, and is not competitive with sweet corn from other regions. Plastic mulch can be used to increase the soil temperature, enable earlier planting, potentially increase yield, and extend the length of the effective growing season. However, earlier planting can also create risk from frost and bird damage early in the season. Excessive rainfall can also delay or prevent planting earlier. In this study, a small plot experiment was designed as a randomized complete block with three replications in a split-split plot arrangement. Three varieties of sweet corn with different maturity days (65, 75, and 84 day) were planted under four mulch films (black, clear, biodegradable and no mulch) at four different dates (from April 15 to June 1 at a 15 day interval when it is possible to plant). Plant emergence, plant height, growth stage, soil and near surface air temperature, and yield were measured during the 2015 growing season. We found that the emergence rate was the highest for the clear and biodegradable mulch treatments for all four planting dates. Mulch is effective in raising soil temperature, increasing early growth for the 84 day variety and improving yield for all mulch covers when compared to the no mulch treatment.
Impact of Durga Idol Immersion on Water Bodies with Early and Late Removal of Idols in Asansol, West Bengal, India

Indians celebrate a large number of cultural and religious festivals throughout the year. Idols represents the deity, which is worshiped. At the end the idols are mostly immersed in water bodies. Ancillary like flowers, papers, ashes are also disposed in the water. These activities are often ignored as the source of water pollution, as these activities have aesthetic and cultural value. In this study, impact of Durga idol immersion on the physicochemical properties of the water of two ponds in Asansol (West Bengal, India) was assessed. One of the two pond is well managed, where the local authorities remove the idols and other puja associated materials very promptly, whereas in the other pond, these materials remain there for days. Water was collected from these ponds before and after the idol immersion and parameters like, pH, TDS, BOD, COD, heavy metal etc. were estimated. A significant deterioration of most of the water quality parameters in both the ponds was explored but condition is little better in the pond where early removal of immerged materials is practiced. These outcome helps to conclude that the idol immersion activities have negative impact on the water quality, but early removal of debris can lead to lesser pollution. Strict follow of ‘Pollution Control Board’ protocols regarding idol immersion may impose less impact on the water bodies. Apart from this, awareness for using eco-friendly objects for coloring idols, lesser use of nonbiodegradable objects during idol making etc. might improve the situation of the local water bodies.
A Study of Combinations of Factors in the Marketization of Open Data of Local Governments in China on the Perspective of the Configurations

The Chinese Government and Statistics Departments have collected huge amounts of data. They use these government open data to conduct applied research and technological studies, including the establishment of a market-based system for data elements. These data are put into e-government to build the construction of digital government and improve the level of government services continuously. This paper uses the perspective of the configurations to discuss the combinations of factors in the marketization of open data of local governments in China with fsQCA method; this paper is based on the TOE framework, and the indices of the data layer of the government open data forest in 16 provinces are taken as the research object. The conclusions are as follows: (1) the market-oriented utilization paths of local government open data are categorized as technology-led, management-resource-led, economic and technology-driven, and location-advantaged. (2) Under certain conditions, when the number of data developers is small, and there is no dedicated government data management agency, optimizing and improving the government open data platform could be an alternative path to promote the effective use of local government open data in the market.
The Role of ATF3 in Neuronal Differentiation and Development of Neuronal Networks in Opossum Postnatal Cortical Cultures

Activating transcription factor 3 (ATF3), a member of the ATF/cAMP response element-binding (CREB) family, is upregulated by various intracellular and extracellular signals such as injury and signals related to cell proliferation. ATF3 also belongs to the regeneration-associated genes (RAG) group of transcription factors. RAG and ATF/CREB transcription factors that play an important role in embryonic neuronal development and PNS regeneration may also be involved in postnatal neuronal differentiation and development, as well as in the regeneration of the injured CNS. Here we investigated the effect of ATF3 in differentiation, neural outgrowth, network formation, and regeneration after injury using postnatal dissociated cortical neurons derived from neonatal opossums (Monodelphis domestica). Our results show that RAG and ATF genes are differentially expressed in early differentiated neurons versus undifferentiated neurospheres and that many members of those families, ATF3 in particular, are upregulated in cortical cultures obtained from younger animals that have the ability to fully functionally regenerate spinal cord after injury. In addition, we observed different intracellular localization of ATF3 that shifts from nuclear (in neuronal progenitors) to cytoplasmic (in more mature neurons) during neuronal differentiation. The ATF3 inhibition, pharmacological or by specific antibody, reduced the neurite outgrowth and differentiation and caused increased cell death in early differentiating cortical neuronal cultures, suggesting the importance of ATF3 in the CNS development of neonatal opossums. Finally, we investigated the regeneration capacity of primary cortical cultures after mechanical injury using the scratch assay. Remarkably, neonatal opossum-derived cultures retain their capacity to regenerate for up to 1 month in vitro. Inhibition of ATF3 correlates with reduced neurite outgrowth and regeneration after injury. These results indicate that ATF3, and possibly other members of RAG and ATF/CREB family of transcription factors, have an important role both during cortical postnatal development and in response after injury.
Diversity and Abundance of Insect Pollinators in Orchards and Agricultural Ecosystems in Paharpani Nainital, Uttarakhand, India

Insect pollinators are important keys to success of the agro-ecosystems. This research aims to study diversity and abundance of insect pollinators in orchards and agricultural land uses. Study was carried out from March 2019 to February 2020 to explore the diversity of insect pollinators. Insect flower visitors/pollinators were recorded from 07.00 to 17.00 h. A total of 460 individuals belonging to 35 insect species and 5 orders viz. Lepidoptera, Hymenoptera, Coleoptera, Diptera and Hemiptera were collected from the study sites. The highest diversity of pollinators was (H'=2.24), Evenness (E=0.76; highest value is 1), margalef’s Richness Index (d= 4.25), and Dominance Index (D=0.94). Higher foraging activities of insect pollinators occurred in the morning and afternoon. The present study focused on identifying pollinator species in orchards and agricultural ecosystems, and is expected to provide baseline information to plan future research in the field of pollination
Identification of Earthquake Hazard Vulnerability in Bengkaung Village, West Lombok Using Geomagnetic Methods

An earthquake disaster is an event that causes various damage and loss of life. This study aims to determine the vulnerability of earthquake hazards in Bengkaung Village, West Lombok Regency. The method used in this research is the geomagnetic method. The results of this: study indicates the value of the magnetic field anomaly in the range of -1100 nT-1500 nT. 2D modeling with 4 paths shows that the study area is dominated by 5 rock layers with a susceptibility range between (0.013 - 6.21)×10^(-3) in SI, which consists of sandstone, clay, fractured andesite lava, fresh andesite lava. and granite. The highest vulnerability to earthquake hazards is in the southern part of Bengkaung Village, due to the presence of a cohesive soil type (like clay) on the surface of the study area, coupled with the presence of intrusions and faults. Meanwhile, the western part of Bengkaung Village and the northern part of the Bengkaung area have a relatively smaller earthquake hazard vulnerability than the southern part. This is because the western and northern parts have the main layer of non-cohesive soil (sandstone) which has high shear strength and becomes a damper in wave propagation when an earthquake occurs
Gait Analysis in Child with Dystonic Cerebral Palsy Via Video Photogrammetry Using a Prototype of an Assistive Device

— Children with cerebral palsy do not present normal posture and movement patterns, so it is required to improve them. This work aims to show the differences in the trunk and ankles kinematics during the gait cycle of children with dystonic cerebral palsy, GMFCS level IV, using an assistive device and without using it, and to demonstrate how certain systems of the assistive device contribute to the children’s gait trajectory control. The assistive device is a walker-type prototype designed under physical therapists’ requirements. Walking tests were performed using marker protocol on the assistive device to assess its anti-return and directional locking systems. Gait Analysis were carried out with the child under two conditions, the walk assisted by two individuals and the walk using the assistive device. Two marker protocols were established. Recorded information was analyzed using motion analysis software. The elevation of each ankle and the trend of trunk angle variation concerning the vertical in the sagittal plane are determined for gait cycles with and without the prototype's aid. The results showed that the subject could perform the walking with the assistive device by himself. The line of progression presented lesser lateral deviations and a homogeneous frontal stride when the assistive device was used than without it. The anterior trunk and pelvic tilt increased by 19° to 28° in comparison to the walk with the assistance of people.
Retrieval stopping can reduce distress from aversive memories

ABSTRACT Aversive memories have the potential to impair one’s psychological well-being. It is desirable to reduce the anguish over such memories, as well as the chance that they will be retrieved. In two experiments, we investigated whether retrieval stopping reduces the distress elicited by negative memories retrieved from cues and how the effects of retrieval stopping are modulated by mental disorders, such as depression and anxiety. Participants engaged in retrieval stopping of aversive scene memories without any diversionary thoughts (direct suppression, Experiment 1) or with diversionary positive thoughts (thought substitution, Experiment 2). Direct suppression reduced arousal elicited by the retrieval of aversive memories, while thought substitution did not only reduce arousal but also increased positive valence. Self-reported anxious/depressive symptoms negatively modulated the effects of direct suppression. For no or mild anxious/depressed individuals, direct suppression alleviated negative valence and high arousal when retrieving aversive memories. The negative relationship was not observed between the severity of the symptoms and the effect of thought substitution. These findings suggest that both retrieval stopping strategies can reduce distress from aversive memories.
Prevalence of Workplace Bullying Among Healthcare Professionals in Tertiary Care Hospitals in Pakistan

Workplace bullying (WPB) in the healthcare system (HCS), whether perpetrated by healthcare professionals (HCPs) or patients, is a serious problem. The goal of this research study was to find out how common WPB is among HCPs. We conducted a questionnaire-based cross-sectional study in the three public tertiary care hospitals of Karachi, Pakistan from May to October 2020. A validated Negative Acts Questionnaire-Revised (NAQ-R) was used to measure WPB prevalence. The final sample size was 449, out of which 72.4% were females and 27.6% were males. The majority of respondents were house officers or 1st-year trainees who had completed their MBBS (n = 252, 56.1%). Residents (n = 197, 43.9%) who were pursuing specialty training made up the remainder of the respondents. As per NAQ-R cut-offs, the prevalence of bullied, being bullied, and not bullied was 41, 29, and 30%, respectively. WPB prevalence was higher in males (53%) than females (38%), whereas it occurred more often in residents (48%) than house officers (36%). We found similar findings while using the self-reported definition for WPB. Based on our findings, we conclude that WPB is pervasive among HCPs, particularly for males and residents in tertiary care hospitals in Pakistan.
Primary and Secondary Progressive Aphasia in Posterior Cortical Atrophy

Background: Posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) is a clinico-radiological syndrome characterized by a progressive decline in visuospatial/visuoperceptual processing. PCA is accompanied by the impairment of other cognitive functions, including language abilities. Methods: The present study focused on three patients presenting with language complaints and a clinical profile that was compatible with PCA. In addition to neurological and neuroimaging examinations, they were assessed with comprehensive batteries of neuropsychological and neurolinguistic tests. Results: The general medical profile of the three patients is consistent with PCA, although they presented with confounding factors, making diagnosis less clear. The cognitive profile of the three patients was marked by Balint and Gerstmann’s syndromes as well as impairments affecting executive functions, short-term and working memory, visuospatial and visuoperceptual abilities, and sensorimotor execution abilities. Their language ability was characterized by word-finding difficulties and impairments of sentence comprehension, sentence repetition, verbal fluency, narrative speech, reading, and writing. Conclusions: This study confirmed that PCA is marked by visuospatial and visuoperceptual deficits and reported evidence of primary and secondary language impairments in the three patients. The similarities of some of their language impairments with those found in the logopenic variant of primary progressive aphasia is discussed from neurolinguistic and neuroanatomical points of view.
A COMPACT MICROSTRIP FOUR PORT DUAL CIRCULARLY POLARIZED MIMO ANTENNA FOR SUB-6G APPLICATION

|This article proposes a compact microstrip four-port dual circularly polarized (CP) multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna with polarization diversity for Sub-6G band. The proposed MIMO antenna consists of four antenna elements, two of which are left-hand circular polarization (LHCP), and the other two are right-hand circular polarization (RHCP). The circular polarization of each antenna element of the MIMO antenna is achieved by a microstrip feed line and a slotted ground plane with two rectangular strips. A novel decoupling element of the antenna composed of I-shaped and II-shaped metal strips is cross-connected and merged between the ground planes of the antenna to obtain wide axial ratio bandwidth and high isolation. The size of the proposed antenna is 55 (cid:2) 55 (cid:2) 1 : 6 mm 3 . The antenna of the impedance bandwidth ( S 11 (cid:20) (cid:0) 10 dB) is 3.28{3.80 GHz (14.6%), and the axial ratio bandwidth (AR (cid:20) 3 dB) is 2.85{3.87 GHz (30.3%). Inter-element isolation less than (cid:0) 16 dB and the envelope correlation coeﬃcient (ECC) less than 0.07 are achieved between the ports of the antenna. The proposed MIMO antenna achieves full coverage of CP characteristics within the impedance bandwidth. The proposed antenna is bene(cid:12)cial to the application of Sub-6G band. At the same time, it is also suitable for dual circular polarization communication and polarization diversity system.
The impact of payment term extensions on the working capital management of an automotive supply chain

Substantial evidence has shown that payment delays generate negative effects on suppliers’ working capital level and thus can further affect the entire supply chain’s working capital efficiency and even result in bankruptcy for capital-constrained suppliers. The adoption of emerging solutions such as supply chain finance (SCF) is considered an innovative approach to deal with this issue. However, the current literature seldom considers the impact of payment term extensions on the supply chain’s working capital management (WCM) through the development of applicable SCF methods. Thus, motivated by how SCF can improve a supply chain’s WCM in the presence of payment delay, we establish a multi-cycle model and identify the conditions under which extended payments will impact on the supply chain’s collaborative cash to cash (CC2C) cycle and the shareholder-value added (SVA). Finally, the numerical analysis not only confirms the major findings of this paper but also provides some additional insights that can assist practitioners in mitigating the adverse effects caused by payment delays.
The Hydrolytic Peptides of Soybean Protein Induce Cell Cycle Arrest and Apoptosis on Human Oral Cancer Cell Line HSC-3

Protein hydrolysates from various sources, including tuna cooking juice, soy protein isolate, sodium caseinate, wheat gluten and skin gelatin from porcine, tilapia, halibut and milkfish were analyzed to screen their antiproliferative activities against the human oral squamous carcinoma cell line, HSC-3. The soy protein isolate was selected for further investigations based on its hydrolysates with bromelain (SB) and thermolysin (ST), showing the greatest inhibition of cell growth. The SB and ST hydrolysates showed antiproliferative activities up to 35.45–76.39% against HSC-3 cells at 72 h, and their IC50 values were 0.74 and 0.60 mg/mL, respectively. SB and ST induced cell cycle arrest in the S phase through a pathway independent of p21 and p27 protein expression. Further, ST induced the apoptosis of HSC-3 cells by downregulating expression of Bcl-2, PARP, caspase 3 and caspase 9, but an upregulating expression of p53 and cleaved caspase 3. Unlike ST, SB may induce necrosis on HSC-3 cells. Thus, soybean hydrolysates may be a good source for providing antiproliferative peptides against HSC-3, while SB and ST may have the potential to be developed as functional foods.
A Comparison of McGrath Videolaryngoscope versus Macintosh Laryngoscope for Nasotracheal Intubation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: In this study, it was shown that the routine use of McGrath videolaryngoscopy may improve intubation success rates. The benefits to using a videolaryngoscope in nasotracheal intubation were also demonstrated. However, no solid evidence concerning the effectiveness of the use of McGrath videolaryngoscopes in nasotracheal intubation has previously been reported. As a result, we questioned whether, in adult patients who underwent oral and maxillofacial surgeries with nasotracheal intubation (P), the use of a McGrath videolaryngoscope (I) compared with a Macintosh laryngoscope (C) could reduce the intubation time, improve glottis visualization to a score of classification 1 in the Cormack–Lehane classification system, and improve the first-attempt success rate (O). The secondary outcomes measured were the rate of the use of Magill forceps and the external laryngeal pressure (BURP) maneuver used. Methods: An extensive literature search was conducted using databases. Only randomized controlled trials that compared the McGrath videolaryngoscopy and Macintosh laryngoscopy techniques in nasotracheal intubation in adult patients were included. Results: Five articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final analysis (n = 331 patients). The results showed a significant decrease in intubation time and a higher rate of classification 1 scores in the Cormack–Lehane classification system, but no difference in the first-attempt success rates were found between the McGrath group and the Macintosh group. Decreases in the rate of the use of Magill forceps and the use of the external laryngeal pressure maneuver were also found in the pooled analysis. With regard to the overall risk of bias, the selected trials were classified to have at least a moderate risk of bias, because none of the trials could blind the operator to the type of laryngoscope used. Conclusions: Our analysis suggests that the use of a McGrath videolaryngoscope in nasotracheal intubation resulted in shorter intubation times, improved views of the glottis and similar first-success rates in adult patients who received general anesthesia for dental, oral, maxillofacial, or head and neck cancer surgery, and also reduced the use of Magill forceps and the BURP maneuver.
A Study on Relationship between Service Quality and Customer Loyalty with Reference to Online Hotel Booking Apps

Expeditious development of e-commerce sector in hotel and tourism industry helped a competitive edge to the hotel industry to expand their online market space. In order to be successful in the market it is not sufficient to attract new customers, managers must concentrate on retaining existing customers implementing effective policies of customer satisfaction and loyalty. Online hotel reservation system is the best platform as it is beneficial to both customers and hotel management. Hotel booking procedure must be unblemished and convenient to attract new and existing customers through digital platforms. This article explores the relationship between service quality and customer loyalty with reference to online hotel booking apps. This study evaluates the appropriateness of service quality measurements in the context of online hotel booking apps. The scope of the study is to identify the factors attracting the users who use online hotel booking apps that helps to increase their loyalty in Kerala. The data are collected throughout structured questionnaire by using non-probability sampling method. The study reveals that there is a significant positive relationship between service quality and customer loyalty among online hotel booking apps.