Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effect of soil management on biodiversity of nematode communities as a biological indicator of soil quality in oasis agro-ecosystem of Kebili

management of communities as a biological indicator of soil Nematode communities were monitored in 26 oases in Kebili under various agricultural systems. Differences between studied oases consisted in tillage frequency, soil amendment type (manure or manure+ mineral fertilizers), cover crops and field age. In addition, this study evaluated the importance of the C-P (Colonizer-Persistent) triangle and the faunal profile (representation of enrichment index vs. structure index) as a biological indicator and monitoring tools in support of soil quality assessment. The results showed that nematode communities were composed by 10 bacterial feeders (Ba), 3 fungal feeders (Fu), 12 plant parasites (PP), 4 omnivores (O), 1 predator (P) with the dominance of (Ba) and (PP) in all surveyed oases. The nematode communities differed slightly depending on oases age. Bacterial feeders and Discolaimium genus were found in both young and old ones. Plectus genus (Ba) was found only in young oases while Xiphinema , Criconema and Trichodorus genera (PP) were absent in these oases. Few nematode taxa were affected by soil amendment type and cover crops including some bacterial and fungal feeders. The highest taxa richness was recorded in bare soils and in field with tillage frequency of 2 nematodes with c-p value =1)as an indicator of a disturbed food web or by a stressed soil with high abundance of cp-2 group (Bacterivore and fungivore nematodes with c-p value = 2) as an indicator of degraded food web. Only few sites showed a maturing and structured food webs with respectively low to moderate soil disturbance level and undisturbed soil. This study highlighted also that some nematode genera may potentially serve as differential bio-indicators of soil disturbance.
Effect of Different Levels of Rice ( Oryza sativa ) Bran on the growth Performance of Broiler Chicken

Growth performance and feed utilisation of including different levels of rice bran (RB) in broiler chicken rations was evaluated. A total of 384 unsexed day old Cobb 500 broiler chicks with average body weight of 41.86±1.26 g were randomly divided into 24 groups each with 16 chicks. Finally six dietary treatments containing 0, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25% of RB were randomly assigned to experimental chicks in a completely randomized design with 4 replicates both during the starters and finishing phases. The treatment rations were formulated based on the results of the laboratory chemical analytical data after chemical composition of samples of the major feed ingredients carried out. The experiment lasted for 56 days, during which feed intake and body weight changes were monitored. The amount of feed consumed determined as the difference between the feed offered and refused. Birds were weighed weekly in a group per pen. Body weight change was calculated as the difference between the final and initial BWs and the ADG was calculated as BW change divided by the number of experimental days. The FCR computed as the ratio of feed consumption and ADG. Mean daily feed consumption, growth performance, feed conversion ratio, rate of mortality, were used as the dietary treatment evaluation parameters. The results obtained indicated that the RB used in the current study contained 6.06, 14.09, and 2.6% of CP, CF, EE and ME of 2887 kcal/kg DM, respectively. There was no significant difference (P>0.05) between all the treatment groups in mean weekly feed consumption during5-8 and 0-8 weeks of the feeding trial. All the groups fed on the 0-20% of rice bran attained live body weight of 2.4-2.6 kg/head at the end of the 8 th week without showing significant difference (P>0.05) between each other’s during the 5-8 and 0-8 weeks of feeding in rate of growth. However, the group placed on the treatment containing 25% of rice bran attained significantly lower live body weight of about 2.3kg/head on the 8 th week of the feeding trial. Feed conversion ratio (FCR) of 2.26 was calculated for the groups fed on the treatment containing 10% rice bran during the starter’s period, indicating this group produced at cheaper rate compared to the others. On the contrary, FCR of 2.59 was calculated for the groups fed on 25% of rice bran during the starter’s period, the value of which was found to be expensive in production compared to the others. There was no significant difference between all the treatment groups in percent mortality. Depending on the production parameters measured, rice bran can be included at up to 15-20% in starter and finisher broilers diet without detrimental effects on carcass parameters, total serum cholesterol, total serum proteins and sensory test. Moreover, inclusion of up to 20% rice bran in broilers ration appeared to reduce 11% of production cost compared to the groups fed on control diet.
stress and expression of and ; the effects of maternal

events were associated with a down regulation of HSD11B2(adj.  =.381;p=.008), but only in Caucasians. Conclusion: These results support previous findings of an association between maternal prenatal stress and the expression of placental genes associated with the HPA-axis, but only in Caucasians. These ethnic specific findings are novel and require replication in different populations.
The antioxidant properties of compressed persimmon fruit using putrescine coatings and polyamine films

: This study was conducted considering the high importance of persimmon's chemical properties and the effect of different factors on its variations during storage and maintaining period. This study attempted to investigate some cases such as the effect of compressive loading parameters at 2 levels of 150 N and 250 N, three types of foam container packaging with polyolefin film, polyethylene terephthalate, and ordinary box and four types of putrescine polyamine coating with concentrations of 1 mM and 2 mM, distilled water and uncoated state, the chemical properties of persimmon fruit including the number of antioxidants, total phenol, flavonoids, vitamin C, pH, acidity and dissolved solids. The results showed that the highest content of total phenol and flavonoids was observed in 1 mM putrescine coating and foam container packaging with polyolefin film equal to 109.13 and 6.851 µMQ / 100Gfw and the highest amount of flavonoids and solids in 150 N and 250 N load was equal to 6.97 QMQ / 100Gfw and 19.94 QMQ / 100Gfw, respectively. The highest amount of antioxidants was observed in the foam container with polyolefin film, 1 mM coating and loading force of 150 N. Also, the highest amount of vitamin C was in the coating part for 1 mM putrescine coating with the amount of 14.36 mg / 100gFW and the packaging part in the packaging with foam containers using polyolefin film with the amount of 13.7 mg / 100gFW and the highest value also appeared in the coating treatment with distilled water and 250 N load with the value of 6.83 mg / 100 gFW. In reviewing the pH value, the highest pH value was subject to the uncoated samples and the loading forces of 250 N. It was generally stated that the foam container with polyolefin film and 1 mM putrescine coating created the best values to maintain the qualitative properties.
Information Asymmetry and Contracts in the Recorded Music Industry 1

A new type of contractual arrangement in the music industry – the so-called “360-degree” or “equity” deals – allows a firm (e.g., a record label) to manage all of the activities of a music artist such as sales of recorded music, touring, merchandising, etc. Since these contracts internalize the positive externalities that exist between the recorded music market and the ancillary markets, it should be profit-enhancing for both the record label and the artist to strike such a deal. However, we observe very few 360-degree contracts. In this paper we study why artists can be reluctant to sign equity deals. A strong belief in the music industry is that record labels benefit from an information asymmetry at the expense of artists, and adopt a moral hazard behavior in income sharing. Using a representative survey of 710 professional musicians in France, we show that a past contractual experience with a record label decreases the incentives to sign a 360-degree deal. Moreover, the more an artist performs on stage, the more reluctant he is toward a 360-degree deal because his opportunity cost is higher although he would benefit the most from the internalization of the market externality.
Impact of Cultural Dimensions on Accounting Practices in Sri Lanka: Study of Accounting Professionals’ Perspective

The accounting harmonization process involved in improving the compatibility of the accounting practices while minimizing the degree of variance. This process of ordering different accounting practices is vulnerable to so many pressures namely; political, cultural and legal. Consequently, Sri Lanka as a Multifaceted and multicultural country experience this issue severely. However, there’s a shortage of researches that investigate cultural trajectories that influence on accounting practices in the Sri Lankan context. Therefore, the study overviewed the impact of the cultural dimension on accounting practices, particularly in Sri Lanka. Thereby, the study established a quantitative approach via disseminating 150 questionnaires among accounting professional following a convenience sampling technique. The study articulated Hofstede’s cultural dimensions including; power distance, individualism vs. collectivism, uncertainty avoidance, masculinity vs. feminity, long term vs. short term, indulgence vs restraints and Gray’s accounting practices including professionalism vs. statutory control, uniformity vs. flexibility, conservatism vs. optimism, secrecy vs. transparency. Then, the study employed Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) to determine cultural dimensions’ influence on accounting practices along with the Principal Component Analysis and Varimax extraction. The extracted factors accommodated into the multiple regression model to ascertain the relationship between cultural dimensions and accounting practices. The findings emphasized that power distance and individualism as the most dominant cultural dimensions in the Sri Lankan context and subsequently, that led to uniformity and secrecy in accounting practices. As a result, the study developed a model appropriate to the Sri Lankan context integrating Hofstede’s and Gray’s dimensions. In conclusion, the study reflected that accounting standards adopting process in Sri Lanka require to absorb cultural influence to smooth the regulatory application.
Kelly, A., Dowling, M. (2004) 'Reducing the likelihood of falls in older people'. NURSING STANDARD, 18 (49):33-40.

Falls in the elderly are a serious health concern and as such are an important issue for nurses. A thorough patient assessment is a key measure in fall prevention; however no universal assessment tool has been adopted. Nurses, particularly those based in the hospital setting, play a pivotal role in developing fall prevention strategies. Such strategies have the potential to improve the quality of life for at-risk elderly patients, as well as providing economic benefits to society.
Humoral and Cellular Immune Responses of COVID-19 vaccines against SARS-Cov-2 Omicron variant: a systemic review

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has undergone multiple mutations since its emergence, and its latest variant, Omicron (B.1.1.529), is the most contagious variant of concern (VOC) which poses a major and imminent threat to public health. Since firstly reported by World Health Organization (WHO) in November 2021, Omicron variant has been spreading rapidly and has become the dominant variant in many countries worldwide. Omicron is the most mutated variant so far, containing 60 mutations in its genome, including 37 mutations in the S-protein. Since all current COVID-19 vaccines in use were developed based on ancestral SARS-CoV-2 strains, whether they are protective against Omicron is a critical question which has been the center of study currently. In this article, we systemically reviewed the studies regarding the effectiveness of 2- or 3-dose vaccines delivered in either homologous or heterologous manner. The humoral and cellular immune responses elicited by various vaccine regimens to protect against Omicron variant are discussed. Current understanding of the molecular basis underlying immune escape of Omicron was also analyzed. These studies indicate that two doses of vaccination are insufficient to elicit neutralizing antibody responses against Omicron variant. Nevertheless, Omicron-specific humoral immune responses can be enhanced by booster dose of almost all type vaccines in certain degree, and heterologous vaccination strategy may represent a better choice than homogenous regimens. Intriguingly, results of studies indicate that all current vaccines are still able to elicit robust T cell response against Omicron. Future focus should be the development of Omicron variant vaccine, which may induce potent humoral as well as cellular immune responses simultaneously against all known variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
A Review of Cyber Security Challenges, Attacks and Solutions for Internet of Things Based Smart Home

Summary Internet of things (IoT) has been becoming an influential compound of the future since it provides a promising technology with great potential for addressing many societal challenges. Remotely controlling and monitoring real-world devices (things) via the Internet is the foundation that IoT bases on. Recently, IoT concept has been applied to home environment to make it safer, smarter, and automated. However, enforcing privacy and security in smart home environments have been identified as the main serious challenges required to settle in a smart home application. In this paper, we will review some recent articles regarding the most common issues of cybersecurity and cyberattack that exploit the vulnerabilities of smart home environments. Moreover, important observations on smart home threats, vulnerabilities, and security will be discussed in this study. Eventually, this paper provides some suggestions and recommendations on the effective security mechanism that can be used to mitigate the cyberattacks on IoT based smart home.
Connecting the Dots: Reflections on Young Children's Voices During COVID-19

Abstract:The recent COVID-19 pandemic has affected the education system in Palestine in all respects, with perhaps the most important change being the need for a rapid transition away from in-person instruction to digital e-learning, which resulted in a months-long closure of physical schools in Palestine. While this rapid pivot to online learning had implications for all children's learning and development, this is vividly illustrated in the experiences of young children enrolled in kindergarten. As such, this study highlights the voices of 50 kindergarten children in Jerusalem, ages four and five, as they describe their responses to the shift from in-person to online learning. Drawing from interviews and analyses of synchronous and asynchronous lessons, the findings suggest that the young children selected for this study demonstrated minimal engagement and low motivation to participate in passive online learning, with a strong desire to return to in-person learning in schools.
Top Management Team Characteristics and Firm Performance

: Firm performance has attracted many researchers over the years. Effort has been expended on what really influence performance of firms, but it is not clear whether different researchers do have a common ground on the issue. Given that performance could be influenced by several variables both internally and externally. Most research have seen performance as externally influenced. However the current study believe that performance can be internally influenced as well. The current research was a critical review of the existing literature, and endeavoured to identify whether there is an agreement on the influence top management team (TMT) characteristics on firm performance. The key result from the review seem to suggest a clear divide, as there are those who found an association, while others found no relationship between the two variables.
Assessing sensory proﬁles in sarcoidosis patients with neuropathic pain

Chronic neuropathic pain is a debilitating complication of sarcoidosis. Various testing modalities have been designed to characterize nerve ﬁber dysfunction in affected patients. In the current study, we characterized the sensory phenotype of sarcoidosis patients with neuropathy using quantitative sensory testing, skin biopsy, and cornea confocal microscopy. On average, patients displayed sensory abnormalities and decreased nerve ﬁber densities. However, some cases are discussed that show distinct disease characteristics. Discrepancies between used methods indicate that combinatory techniques should be used to link disease features with symptom expression. The construction of sensory proﬁles or subgroups aids in the identiﬁcation of commonalities in neuropathy phenotypes and will guide personalized, more successful therapy. Echter, sommige cases worden getoond met speciﬁeke onderscheidende afwijkingen. Ook laten we discrepanties zien tussen de gebruikte technieken, waardoor wij pleiten voor gecombineerd gebruik van meetmethoden om ziekte karakteristieken te kunnen verbinden aan symptomen. De deﬁnitie van subgroepen zal gemeenschappelijkheid in fenotypes kunnen aantonen en gepersonaliseerde, meer succesvolle therapie waarborgen. Here, we the phenotype of sarcoidosis as meas- by QST of face, hand and foot, skin biopsy, and CCM of both eyes. We highlight several cases with typical and distinct disease characteristics, all of which are sarcoidosis patients with chronic painful neuropathy. We discuss the outcomes and relevance of the used techniques in the assessment of their disease phenotype.
Socio-Economic, Health and Environmental Aspects of Child Waste Picking Activity at Africa's Largest Dumpsite

: This study examined the social, economic, health, and environmental aspects of child waste picking at the Olusosun dumpsite in Lagos, Nigeria. A questionnaire was administered through the convenience sampling technique to 150 child waste pickers. Findings showed that recovering materials from the dumpsite involved physical energy and manually-operated rudimentary tools. A majority (62.0%) of the child waste pickers were males between 13 and 17 years (77.8%). The daily average income from their operation was N1 180 (N416.00 = $1.00). Although the child waste pickers were aware that waste picking exposed them to health and environmental hazards, they continued the operation for social and economic reasons. The study concluded by recommending a pragmatic regulatory framework for different actors' involvement, direct assistance program, and prohibition of children from engaging in waste picking, as well as educational policy measure to address the menace of child waste picking in Nigeria.
Inconsistent and multiple bacterial species from different sample types of dogs with urolithiasis and bacterial cystitis

Urinary tract infection is the most common complication found in dogs with urolithiasis. Bacterial cystitis can play an important role in dogs with urolithiasis; it can either be the cause of cystic formation or be a complication following urolithiasis. Moreover, urolithiasis cases that come with bacterial cystitis can lead to a condition of complicated cystitis which will require more complicated treatment and management. Proper bacterial identification should be performed in order to follow an appropriate treatment. Specific treatments require bacterial identification in order to select the most appropriate antibiotics. There are three main possible sites for bacterial sample collection in bacterial cystitis cases (urine, uroliths and urinary bladder mucosa), while the most representative sample is still questionable. In this study, urine, urinary bladder mucosa from the body and the neck and urolith were collected from ten dogs with bacterial cystitis and urolithiasis. All dogs were firstly diagnosed for all types of urolithiasis which needed to undergo surgical treatment at the Surgery Unit, Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University. Urinalysis and urine sediment cytology were then performed to confirm the condition of bacterial cystitis in all samples. In the surgery field, all samples were cultured for bacterial species identification by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization-time of flight (MALDI-TOF). Uroliths retrieved from the surgical procedure were submitted for stone analysis at the Minnesota Urolith Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, USA. Positive bacterial culture results from urolith, urine (>10 3 CFU/mL), mucosa from the body of the bladder and mucosa from the neck of the bladder were 90%, 87.5% (no data available in 2 patients), 50%, and 40% respectively. The most common bacteria cultured from UTI patients in this study were Escherlichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa . In conclusion, urine culture should be done in every patient either prior to or in the surgical field. Moreover, due to the result of inconsistent bacterial culture and bacterial species from some types of samples, a urolith culture is recommended as the appropriate culture in case of a negative result from a urine culture.
Phylogeny and evolution of the Meliphagoidea , the largest radiation of 1 Australasian songbirds . 2 3

17 18 The Meliphagoidea comprises the largest radiation o f Australasian passerines. 19 Here we present the first detailed molecular phylog enetic analysis of its families and 20 genera, particularly the Acanthizidae, using sequen ces from nine gene regions 21 including both mitochondrial and nuclear DNA. Our r esults support some suggested 22 relationships but challenge other groupings, partic ularly in Meliphagidae and 23 Acanthizidae. Maluridae is sister to all other memb rs of the superfamily. We provide 24 the first strong molecular evidence for bristlebird s, Dasyornis, as a separate family, 25 Dasyornithidae, sister to Acanthizidae + Pardalotid ae + Meliphagidae. Pardalotidae is 26 sister to Acanthizidae, but whether it is retained as a separate family is arbitrary. The 27 meliphagid genus Lichenostomus is polyphyletic. We find no support for the curren t 28 subfamily structure within Acanthizidae but recogni se a clade that includes members 29 of the subfamily Sericornithinae excluding Oreoscopus and Acanthornis. Subfamily 30 Acanthizinae is paraphyletic. Surprisingly, the Tas m nian island endemic Acanthornis 31 magnus of mesic habitats is sister to the Aphelocephala of mainland Australian xeric 32 zones. 33 34
3D mathematical model for suspended load transport by turbulent flows and its applications

This paper presents a 3D mathematical model for suspended load transport in turbulent flows. Based on Dou’s stochastic theory of turbulent flow, numerical schemes of Reynolds stresses for anisotropic turbulent flows were obtained. A refined wall function was employed to treat solid wall boundaries. The equations for 2D suspended load motion and sorting of bed material have been expanded into 3D cases. Numerical results are validated by the measured data of the Gezhouba Project, and proved to be in good agreement with the experimental. The present method has been employed to simulate sediment erosion and deposition in the dam area of Three Gorges Project, and for the operation of the project, siltation process and deposition pattern in the near-dam area of the reservoir, size distribution of the deposits and bed material, and flow fields and sediment concentration fields at different time and elevations are predicted. The predicted results are close to the experimental observations in physical model studies. Thus, a new method is established for 3D simulation of sediment motion in dam areas of multi-purpose water projects.