Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Moringa oleifera (Lam) as a Protein Supplement in Clarias gariepinus Diet

This experiment was carried out to investigate chemical properties of Moringa oleiferaand the effects of dietary levels of Moringa oleiferaleaves on the growth performance and feed utilization for Clarias gariepinusfry. The study was carried out in aquarium tanks, for a period of 8 weeks, in the months of April -May, 2013, at the Aquaculture Centre of the Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. Biochemical analyses of samples were performed, at theAnimal Science and Central Science Laboratories of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. The trial diets were fed to triplicate groups (n=30) of C. gariepinusfry (average weight of 2.0g ±0.1). Fish samples were collected and individual weight and length were measured, biweekly. The MWG, FWG and FCR of the fish fed diets M0, M5, M10 were not significantly different (P>0.05) from one another, while these were significantly different (P=.05)from the performance of the fish fed M20 and M30 diets. The DWG and SGR of the Moringa meal-based diets were not significantly different (p>0.05) from any of the dietary treatments. The results indicate that Moringa oleiferaleaf meal can be used to replace up to 10% of the fish meal in C. gariepinusfry diet, without adverse effects on survival and growth performance. Whereas, the higher replacing levels in diets significantly (p<0.05) reduced the growth and feed utilization parameters.
Automatic Modulation Classification Using Convolutional Neural Network With Features Fusion of SPWVD and BJD

Automatic modulation classification (AMC) is becoming increasingly important in spectrum monitoring and cognitive radio. However, most existing modulation classification algorithms neglect the complementarities between different features and the importance of features fusion. To remedy these flaws, this paper presents a scheme of features fusion for AMC using convolutional neural network (CNN). The approach attempts to fuse different images and handcrafted features of signals to obtain more discriminating features. First, eight handcrafted features and different images features are both extracted. In the latter, signals are converted into two kinds of time-frequency images by smooth pseudo-wigner-ville distribution and Born–Jordan distribution, and a fine-tuned CNN model is utilized to extract image features. Second, the joint features are formed by combination of each of image and handcrafted features, and a multimodality fusion model is applied to fuse the joint features to yield further improvement. Finally, simulation results reveal the superior performance of the proposed scheme. It is worth mentioning that the classification accuracy can reach 92.5% with signal-to-noise ratio at $-$4 dB.
Antioxidant Constituents in Vernonia amygdalina. Leaves

Abstract Vernonia amygdalina. Del. (Asteraceae) is a plant widely used both for nutritional and medicinal purposes throughout the tropical Africa. The health-promoting ability of this plant species might be related to the antioxidative effect of its constituents. In this study,the antioxidant activity of this plant was evaluated by comparing the reducing capacity and the DPPH radical scavenging of two previously isolated sesquiterpene lactones (vernolide and vernodalol) with the ethanol extract from which the two compounds were isolated. Results indicated that vernolide had a higher reducing power than vernodalol and the ethanol extract. At 0.25 mg/mL, vernolide had an absorbance value of 0.15 while vernolide and the ethanol extract had absorbencies of 0.042 and 0.144, respectively. Catechin (a standard antioxidant compound), however, exhibited a higher reducing power than all the three samples. In the DPPH radical scavenging, both the sesquiterpene lactones and the ethanol extract exhibited appreciable activity. At 0.25 mg/mL, the activity order was ethanol extract > vernodalol > vernolide. At all concentrations, the ethanol extract had higher radical scavenging activity than the sesquiterpene lactones, suggesting a possible synergistic effect of these and any other antioxidant constituents.
Round-Robin Synchronization: Mitigating Communication Bottlenecks in Parameter Servers

Deep learning is usually performed in GPU clusters where each worker machine iteratively refines the model parameters by communicating the update with the Parameter Server (PS). More often than not, workers communicate in a synchronous manner, so as to avoid using out-of-dated parameters and make high-quality refinement in each iteration. However, as all workers synchronize with the PS simultaneously, the communication becomes a severe bottleneck. To address this problem, in this paper we propose the Round-Robin Synchronous Parallel (R2SP) scheme, which coordinates workers to make updates in an evenly-gapped, round-robin manner. This way, R2SP can minimize the network contention at a minimum cost of the refinement quality. We further extend R2SP to heterogeneous clusters by adaptively tuning the batch size of each worker based on its processing capability. We have implemented R2SP as a ready-to-use python library for status-quo deep learning frameworks. EC2 deployment in GPU clusters show that R2SP effectively mitigates the communication bottlenecks, accelerating the training of popular image classification models by up to 25%.
Evolutionary relationships within Triops (Branchiopoda: Notostraca) using complete mitochondrial genomes

The tadpole shrimp (Notostraca: Triops) have been called living fossils with conserved morphology, but subtle morphological variations within and between species has yielded confused taxonomic assignments. To aid in cryptic species detection of tadpole shrimp from southern New Mexico, USA, the first complete mitochondrial genomes for three putative species (T. longicaudatus “long,” T. l. “short,” T. newberryi) are reported. The genomes ranged in length from 15,058 bp to 15,060 bp with 13 coding genes, 22 tRNA genes, 2 rRNA genes and a control region. Phylogenetic trees were constructed using previously sequenced Triops-genomes to assess genetic relationships within the genus. The T. longicaudatus-genomes from Genbank were consistent with our genomes for T. newberryi and T. l. “short. ” Variation in mitochondrial genes were identified that will aid future identification of cryptic lineages of tadpole shrimp. Genetic differentiation among the genomes of Triops in New Mexico support elevation to species status.
Sound propagation in lined ducts with parallel flow

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Comparison Effect of Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal and Oxytetracycline on Haematology and Serum Biochemical Profile of Broiler Finishers

Aims: The study was carried out to assess the effects of Moringa oleifera leaf meal on the haematological parameters and serum biochemical profile of broiler finishers in comparison with oxytetracycline. Study Design: The design of the study was a completely randomised design. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Poultry Unit of the Teaching and Research Farm, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. The study lasted for four weeks. Methodology: One hundred and eight 4 weeks old un-sexed arbor acre broiler chicks were used for the study. Four dietary treatments containing 3064.27-3073.55 Kcal/kg of energy and 19.75% -21.94% crude protein were formulated and each treatment had three replicates with nine birds per replicate. The experimental diets contained 250g of oxytetracycline per 100kg of feed for treatment 1 (T1), 200g, 400g and 600g of Moringa oleifera leaf meal per 100kg of feed for treatments 2 (T2), 3 (T3) and 4 (T4) respectively. Results: The results of the study revealed that there was no significant difference across the treatments for most of the parameters measured. Red blood cell (RBC) counts for birds fed T4 (4.70 x10 6 /mm 3 ) were significantly ( P<0.05) higher than those fed the control
How to measure added value of CRE and building design : knowledge sharing in research buildings

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Competitive strategies for water availability in two Mediterranean Quercus species

Competition for water availability was studied in a mixed natural stand of Quercus suber L. and Quercus cerris L. growing in Sicily by measuring diurnal changes of leaf conductance to water vapour (g L ), water potential (Ψ L ) and relative water content (RWC) in April, July and October 1997 as well as the seasonal changes in root hydraulic conductance per unit leaf surface area (K RL ). Quercus cerris behaved as a drought-tolerant species, with strong reductions of K RL , Ψ L , and RWC in the summer. By contrast, Q. suber appeared to withstand summer drought by an avoidance strategy based on reducing g L , maintaining Ψ L and RWC high and K RL at the same level as that measured in the spring. A 'conductance ratio' (CR) was calculated in terms of the ratio of g L to K RL . Seasonal changes of this ratio contrasted in the two species, thus suggesting that Q. suber and Q. cerris did not really compete for available water. In the summer, when Q. suber was extracting water from the soil to maintain high leaf hydration, Q. cerris had restricted water absorption, thus suffering drought but tolerating its effects. The possibility that cohabitation of drought-tolerant with drought-avoiding species can be generalized is also discussed.
Silica-scaled chrysophyceae and synurophyceae (chrysophyta) from Nigeria. II. Lake Lekki

A total of 20 silica-scaled chrysophytes (Chrysophyceae: two Paraphysomonas spp. and one Spiniferomonas sp.; Synurophyceae : 10 Mallomonas spp. and seven Synura spp.) was recorded from samples collected from Lekki Lagoon, Nigeria, over a period of 12 months in 2003-2004 based on transmission and scanning electron microscopy. Included is a description of a new species of Paraphysomonas, P. nigeriensis. Fifteen are new records for the country. Keywords : silica-scaled chrysophytes, Mallomonas, Paraphysomonas, Spiniferomonas, Synura Tropical Freshwater Biology 2003/2004 Vol. 12/13: 99-103
Cannulated screws fixation is usually the method of choice for NOF fracture specially in younger patients

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the radiological outcome of cannulated hip screws fixation in nondisplaced femoral neck fractures. Methods: This is a cross sectional study conducted between March 2011 to March 2016 at Orthopedic Surgery Department, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi. Total 251 patients with nondisplaced femur neck fracture with Garden variety classification type I & II were indulged. All patients underwent cannulated screws fixation. Post-operative hip radiographs and MRI were analyzed for non-union and avascular necrosis. Calculation of descriptive statistics performed. Chi-square test was applied. Results: Study comprises 106 males and 56 females. Mean age was 37. 98Â±8.02 years. Mean span of fracture 3. 64Â±1.59 days. Mean hospital stay was 8. 49Â±0.87 days. Nonunion was observed in 12.4% patients and avascular necrosis was observed in 6.0% cases. Significant association of non-union was observed with age and duration of fracture. While avascular necrosis was observed with hospital stay. Conclusion: Neck of femur fracture fixation through cannulated hip screws remains a valid option with postoperative complications less than 15%.
Karakteristik Proses Berpikir Mahasiswa dalam Mengonstruksi Bukti Keterbagian

Assimilation outline and accommodation from Piaget is used to evaluate student’s thinks process. According to Piaget, assimilation is integration process of new stimulation through the change of old scheme or the construction or new scheme to adapt with accepted stimulation. The sampling is done by Think-Out-Loud (TOL). From results of this research is found that the process thought the student IAIN Ambon in constructing proof evidence had two characteristics, that is: (a) almost complete, that is when the student construct but proof is not in accordance with the sub-structure of the problem (the process of algebra) in the process of the assimilation and accommodation, (b) incomplete because incomplete the process of the assimilation that is the process of thinks simplest and incomplete the process of accommodation. Key word: Thinking Process, Construction, Proof
A Rationale for Non-Monotonic Group-Size Effect in Repeated Provision of Public Goods

This paper analyzes the impact of a group-size change on contributing incentives in repeated provision of pure public goods. We develop a model in which the group members interact repeatedly and might be temporarily constrained to contribute to the public goods production. We show that an increase in the group size generates two opposite effects - the standard free-riding effect and the novel large-scale effect, which enhances cooperative incentives. Our results indicate that the former effect dominates in relatively large groups whilethe latter in relatively small groups. We provide therefore a rationale for nonmonotonic group-size effect which is consistent with the previous empirical and experimental findings.
Hospitalizations and Deaths, Costa Rica, 2009-2012

In 2005, Costa Rica maintained a database of persons hospitalized throughout the country’s public hospitals. Approximately 95% of all hospitalizations occur within this centralized health care system. This hospital database contains information on patients’ demographics, their first 6 ICD-10 coded diagnoses, and their survival. We used this information to determine the number of persons admitted to public hospitals during 2009–2012 and dis-charged with proxy diagnoses of severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) (ICD-10 code J9–18) (
TUBERCULAR CERVICAL LYMPHADENITIS : EXPERIENCE OVER A FOUR YEAR PERIOD

Objective: This Study was done with the Aim to investigate various Clinico-pathological aspects of Tubercular cervical lymphadenitis. Material and Methods: Four hundred patients with cervical lymphadenopathy of all age group, out of which 220 males and 180 females who attended OPD of NIMS Medical college, Jaipur between March 2009 and Feb 2013 were included in study.FNAC of Cervical lymph nodes was done. The lymph node biopsy was done in selected patients. Mycobacterial culture was also done in selected patients. Total 218 cases of tubercular cervical lymphadenitis (proved by FNAC/Biopsy) were included in this study. Results: Most common cause of cervical lymphadenopathy was found to be tubercular in 218 patients (54.5%). Female/Male Ratio was 1:84. Younger Age Group (15-30 years) was most commonly affected, seen in 77 patients (35.32%). Diagnostic accuracy of FNAC in tubercular lymphadenitis was 95.41% . Concurrent pulmonary tuberculosis was seen in 33 patients (15%). Constitutional symptoms were present in 32 patients(14.67%). Montoux Test was positive in 100 patients(45.87%). Posterior Triangle of neck was most commonly involved.Commonest presentation of tubercular lymph nodes was multiple matted lymph nodes, seen in 110 patients (50.45%). In our study 150 patients (68.80%) presented as 2-4cms size lymph nodes. Conclusion: This study also emphasizes that complications can be minimized by regular anti tubercular treatment, good patient compliance and regular follow up especially for development of fresh complications.
How to measure added value of CRE and building design : knowledge sharing in research buildings

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Serum total proteins and serum total cholesterol levels in Gaolao cattle

The healthy female Gaolao cattle were selected and divided in three groups of ten animals each with reference to age. The blood samples were processed for clear serum collection and estimation of serum total proteins, albumin, globulin, albumin and globulin ratio and serum total cholesterol. It is reported that female calves had low total proteins, albumin and globulin than the adult cows.
New Species of Telmatobius (Anura: Leptodactylidae) from Humid Paramo of Peru and Bolivia

Abstract A new species of Telmatobius is described from humid paramo of southeastern Peru and western Bolivia. Males of the new species differ from those of Telmatobius sanborni, the only other species of Telmatobius in the area, mainly by lacking hypertrophied forearms and having smaller nuptial spicules; in addition, color patterns are different. The apparent low diversity of forest Telmatobius in southern Peru may be an artifact of lack of research on this group of frogs in this region.
Occurrence of ophthalmic disorders in dogs

The ophthalmic affections were investigated in 643 dogs region during a period of 16 months in Kerala and the occurrence of ophthalmic disorders was analysed according to the anatomical part affected, the presenting condition, and age, breed and sex of the animal involved. The highest percentage of disorders was recorded in the cornea, with ulcerative keratitis. Chinese pugs had the highest incidence. No sex predilection could be identified and younger age groups had higher incidence.
CT Guided Percutaneous Drainage in Necrotizing Pancreatitis - Highly Successful in Appropriately Selected Patients - Single Center Experience

Objective The purpose of the study is to select & assess the effectiveness of computed tomography Guided percutaneous drainage in patients with pancreatitis according to the clinical and imaging parameters. Materials and Methods The study was performed from January 2012 to January 2017. The study included 126 consecutive patients (103 men and 23 women; median age 39 years) with necrotizing pancreatitis who underwent percutaneous catheter drainage via computed tomography guidance and were evaluated according to the clinical criteria, radiological scores, drainage and catheter characteristics, and complications. A retrospective review of our cross-sectional interventional radiology database over 60 months (5 years) identified all patients who underwent primary computed tomography -guided percutaneous drainage for acute necrotizing pancreatitis. Results Successful percutaneous drainage outcome was achieved in 108 of 126 patients (85.7%). No surgery was required in 95 patients (75%). Of these 108 patients, 13 patients had the liquefiable part of the collection drained by percutaneous drainage, but the phlegmon caused persistent sepsis, and had to undergo elective surgical necrosectomy. Rest of the 18 patients did not have a successful outcome on percutaneous drainage; of these, 16 patients had treatment failure on percutaneous drainage then surgery was performed, and 2 patients passed away with treatment failure on percutaneous drainage and surgery. The procedurerelated complications were observed in six patients of which one had hemorrhage due to the catheter eroding the vessel and five had a pancreatico-cutaneous fistula. Of the total 126 patients, 110 patients were managed as outpatients with regular clinic visits. Conclusion Percutaneous catheter drainage is a safe and effective technique for treating infected acute necrotizing pancreatitis. Appropriate selection of patients should be performed to maximize the benefit of percutaneous procedures. Treating necrotizing pancreatitis requires dedicated multidisciplinary team efforts from the physicians, surgeons, radiologist and the drain management team.
An application of queueing theory to ATM service optimization: a case Study

Unmanaged queues are detrimental to the gainful operation of service systems and results in a lot of other managerial problems. This paper applies queuing theory to determine optimal service level for a case ATM base on a customer-defined criterion of wait time not exceeding eight (8) minutes. In pursuance of this, the prevailing operation characteristics of the case ATM as a queuing system where defined. Direct non-participatory observation and questionnaire were engaged to record time measurements and primary data. Measurements were taken on arrival times and service times of customers who arrived at the terminal within the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Chi-squared Goodness of Fit test was performed on collected data. This established the interarrival times at the case ATM as exponentially distributed. The M/M/s queuing model therefore best illustrates the ATM queuing system of the case bank. A queuing theory based decision support system was developed as a result and applied to analyse and suggest improvement in waiting time. Two ATMs at a service rate of 0.60 customers per minute is found to be optimal for the case bank albeit waiting time are found to be relatively higher during the hours of 11:00am to 1:00pm and month endings. The research thus reveals that although queuing theory is applicable in finding optimal service levels, waiting time might still be lengthy because of external factors. Service unavailability was observed to be a contributory factor to queue formation at the case ATM. A routine maintenance regime should be actively implemented in curtailing such problems. For short term queue management however, backup-staffs could be engaged during peak periods to handle any additional demand instead of the alternative of installing the rather capital intensive ATM which might be of less utility for most business hours. Queue management should also be made an active part of the bank’s overall strategic queue management processes. Keywords: Queuing Theory, Waiting Time, Service Rate, Arrival Rate, ATM, Optimal Service Level
Penetrating Structures of Anaerobic Rumen Fungi in Cattle and Swamp Buffalo

SUMMARY: Rhizoids of anaerobic fungi colonizing fragments of guinea grass and rice straw in the rumen of cattle and swamp buffalo produced appressorium-like structures for penetration of the plant cell walls. These structures were generally lobed vesicles with fine penetration pegs, which penetrated through the cell wall and then expanded and continued their growth in adjacent cells, forming normal rhizoids which would in turn produce more ‘appressoria’ for penetration of the next cell. Their size and form varied with the size of the cell in which they developed. Small, flat ‘appressoria’ were produced in cells with small lumina while bigger and longer ‘appressoria’ developed in larger cells. ‘Appressoria’ were clearly observed in rhizoids of fungi colonizing the plant fragments about 1 h after incubation in the rumen and were produced in rumen fungi with spherical, oval or ovoid sporangia.