Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
STUDENTS’ UNREST: AN EVALUATION OF INFLUENCING FACTORS AND CONTROL IN TERTIARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA:

Abstract: Incessant closure of schools for months in the wake of students’ unrest has become a regular feature of tertiary educational institutions in Nigeria. This study therefore sought to explore factors and control of students’ unrest in tertiary educational institutions in Delta State. A descriptive method was adopted and data was collected via a survey of 750 respondents comprises of students, academic and non-academic staff in five tertiary educational institutions in Delta State. Data analysis was performed using percentages, means, correlation analysis and t-test. Findings indicated that increase in tuition fees, dissatisfaction over academic programmes, poor leadership and cult activities were the major factors influencing students unrest whilst effective communication, stable and moderate tuition fees, students’ involvement in decision-making and effective leadership behaviour were perceived as the major control measures to curb students’ unrest. Besides establishment of functional professional counseling units in all tertiary educational institutions in Delta State, involving students in decision-making particularly on issues that border on their welfare and academic programmes, it was also recommended that authorities of educational institutions should as much as possible observe transparency in their dealings with students, be proactive and listen to students’ complaints.
HELPER EFFECTS ON OFFSPRING PRODUCTION IN COOPERATIVELY BREEDING BROWN JAYS (CYANOCORAX MORIO)

Abstract Most studies of cooperatively breeding species have revealed that indirect fitness gains from helping are lower than benefits gained from direct reproduction. Exceptions to this “best of a bad job” strategy are rare. Brown Jays (Cyanocorax morio) in Monteverde, Costa Rica, live in large groups (mean = 10 individuals) and have never been observed to breed as unaided pairs. Helpers provide a substantial percentage (70%) of all nestling feedings. Together, these observations suggest that helping may be crucial for reproductive success in this population. We used multivariate models to examine the effect of helpers on offspring production using a long-term data set. Data on nest-site success and brood reduction suggested that predation was the major cause of nesting failure. Nesting in an isolated tree was the major determinant of successful nestling production, and our data indicate that small groups (less than 9 individuals) may not be able to acquire or defend territories that contain suitable nesting sites. The number of juveniles (young surviving 30 days after leaving the nest) and yearlings was positively related to group size, even after removing groups that nested only in non-isolated trees. Small groups were also more likely than large groups to have total reproductive failure in a season. Helpers may increase juvenile survival by reducing predation, increasing juvenile condition, or providing learning opportunities for foraging and antipredator behaviors. Helpers on their natal territories receive some indirect benefits, though these are low compared with independent breeding. Immigrant male helpers may benefit primarily by gaining future breeding opportunities. Delayed benefits related to territory inheritance and dispersal coalitions may be the best explanation for helping in this population. Efectos de los Ayudantes sobre la Producción de Progenie en Cyanocorax morio, una Especie con Cría Cooperativa
DOES CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PREDICT FIRM PROFITABILITY? AN EMPIRICAL STUDY IN OMAN

ABSTRACT Purpose — This research aims to test whether corporate governance (CG) predicts firm profitability in a sample of firms listed in the financial mark in Oman. Design/methodology/approach — This research analyses cross-sectional data across 50 non-financial firms. This study used annual reports for the fiscal year 2018 to analyze the impact of CG on firm profitability. This work tested its hypotheses and analyzing them via the Partial Least Squares (PLS). Findings — The result of this research indicates that a positive link between all the predictors is found: board size, ownership, gender, and audit committee, and firm profitability (financial performance). Practical Implications — Originality/value — This research is the first of its kind via examining the link between this set of predictors of (CG) and firm performance in the Omani context. The present study provides empirical evidence for the researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
Weed Flora Dynamics and Growth Response of Green Gram (Vigna radiata L.) to Weed Management Practices

Greengram is considered as the important pulse crop and accounts for about 10-12% of total pulse production in the country. Greengram is not a very good competitor against weeds, particularly during early growth period and results in serious yield losses in greengram due to luxuriant weed growth. The loss of greengram yield due to weeds ranges from 65.4 to 79.0% (Das et al., 2012; Yadav et al., 2019). Besides causing crop losses, weeds are also responsible for reducing crop quality, nutrient status of soil etc.
Effect of seaweed extracts on the growth, yield and nutrient uptake of black gram (Vigna mungo L.) in the red and lateritic belt of West Bengal

A field experiment was conducted at the Agricultural farm of Visva-Bharati University, Birbhum, West Bengal during Pre-kharif (Summar) season of 2012, to study the effect of foliar spray of seaweed extracts (prepared from Kappaphycus alvarezii & Gracilaria crassa) on the growth and productivity of black gram. The foliar spray was applied thrice at different concentrations (0, 5.0, 7.5, 10.0 and 15.0% v/v) of seaweed extracts. Foliar applications of seaweed extracts significantly enhanced the growth and yield attributes. The highest grain yield was recorded with applications of 15% Kappaphykus + recommended dose of fertilizer which at par wth 15% Gracilaria extracts + RDF resulting in an enhanced by 51 and 44% grain yield, respectively compared to the water applied plots. The highest straw yield was also achieved with the application of 15% seaweed extracts. The nutrient uptake (N, P and K) which influenced due to the application was also with seaweed extract.
Ecological Compatibility of Bird Species on Islands

The difficulties of coexistence on islands for ecologically similar species of birds are indicated by the paucity of homogeneric species, and by the tendency for their bill lengths, and hence their feeding characteristics, to diverge. Members of the most similar pair of homogeneric species on the Tres Marias Islands differ in bill length by 21%. This is greater than the difference between members of 12 out of a total of 14 mainland pairs which are each represented by one species only on the islands. It is suggested that in some instances both members of the mainland homogeneric pairs have reached the islands, but that one member has been eliminated due to interactions arising from mutual ecological incompatibility. It is further suggested that this process has been important in the adjustment of number of species to island area.
Evaluation of the inhibitory potentials of eight higher nigerian fungi against pathogenic microorganisms

Studies were carried out to determine antimicrobial potentials of crude and purified methanol extracts of some selected Nigerian mushrooms against some selected pathogenic microorganisms. The best in vitro antibacterial activity (24.0mm) was observed with the purified extract (PRE) of Polyporus giganteus against E. coli. This was followed in order by PRE of Pleurotus florida against K. pneumoniae with 22.0mm (P Pleurotus tuber-regium, were able to inhibit the growth of P. aeruginosa. It was also observed that antifungal activities of these mushrooms were generally low. Candida albicans were inhibited by the extracts of P. giganteus and T. robustus only while other fungi produce no zone of inhibition The observed minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of M. jodocodo against E. coli was 2.75mg/ml while that of T. robustus against M. bourlardii was 15.75mg/ml. The significance of these observations was discussed. (Afr. J. Biomed. Res. 11:197 - 202) Key Words; Antimicrobial, extraction, edible fungi, disease, microorganisms
An evaluation of three bacterial inoculants and formic acid as additives for first harvest grass

An experiment was carried out during 1984 to study the effect of treating grass at ensiling with three commercially available inoculant-type additives (H/M Inoculant, Grass Sile and Siron), formic acid (850 g kg−1; Add-F) or no additive on grass preservation, in-silo loss, intake and animal performance. Primary growth grass ensiled from 28–29 May into concrete-walled covered silos was of high dry matter (DM, 234 g kg−1), water-soluble carbohydrate content (WSC. 212 g kg DM−1) and digestibility (MADF, 250 g kg DM−1). The untreated silage displayed good preservation and with the exception of the Sirontreated silage which showed significantly lower buffering capacity (Be) and volatile fatty acid (VFA) contents than the untreated silage, the application of inoculant-type additives did not improve silage preservation or decrease in-silo DM losses. The formic acid-treated silage displayed significantly lower Be, water-soluble carbohydrate, ash, ammonia nitrogen (g kg total N−1) and lactate contents than the untreated silage. After a 133 d storage period, silages were offered to finishing beef cattle for an 84-d period. Cattle offered the silages displayed similar and non-significant daily DM intakes, daily liveweight gains, dressing proportions and daily carcass gains. From this experiment it appears unlikely that any of the additives evaluated will improve animal performance relative to a well-preserved untreated silage.
Seasonal biomass accumulation and nutrient uptake of wheat, barley and oat on a Black Chernozem soil in Saskatchewan

Dry matter and nutrient accumulation in the growing season are the main factors in the determination of seed yield and nutrient use efficiency. Field experiments were conducted with spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) and oat (Avena sativa L.) in 1998 and 1999 at Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada, to determine the biomass accumulation and plant nutrient uptake at different growth stages, and their relationship with days after emergence (DAE) and growing degree days (GDD). All crops generally followed a similar pattern of biomass and nutrient accumulation in the growing season, which increased continuously with growing time, with much faster increase at early growth stages than at late growth stages. Maximum biomass accumulation rate and amount usually occurred at late boot stage (46–47 DAE or 443–460 GDD) and ripening stage (89–90 DAE or 948–1050 GDD), respectively. Maximum rate of nutrient uptake occurred at tillering to stem elongation stages (22–36 DAE or 149–318 GDD). Maximum .
Phenotypic Characterization of Indigenous Chicken of Belagaum Division of Karnataka State, India

India is very rich in biodiversity and almost all the animal species are available in India with a large variability within species. India is one of the richest poultry genetic resource countries in the world having 19 indigenous breeds and various subtypes among the 72 breeds found in Asia. The indigenous chicken is a store house of genetic diversity along International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 9 Number 4 (2020) Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas. com
Effect of plant geometry, graded fertility and zinc level on growth characters, yield and quality of baby corn (Zea mays L.) fodder in Bihar

A Field experiment was conducted on sandy loam soil at Sabour during kharif season of 2018 to evaluate optimum plant geometry, graded fertility level and zinc level for better growth, yield and quality of baby corn (Zea mays L.) fodder. Experiment was laid out in split–plot design and replicated thrice with three plant geometry viz. P1 (40X20 cm), P2 (50X15 cm) and P3 (paired row at 50+30 x20 cm) in main plot, three levels of graded fertility (kg ha-1) viz. F1(120:60:60), F2 (150:75:75) and F3 (180:90:90) in sub plot whereas, two levels of zinc (kg zinc ha-1) viz, Z1 (2.5) and Z2 (5.0) in sub-sub plot. It may me concluded that better growth parameters, baby corn yield (14.34q ha-1), green fodder yield (267.82q ha-1) and quality parameters of green fodder recorded with paired row plant geometry. The growth parameters, baby corn yield (13.92q ha-1), green fodder yield (278.891q ha-1) and quality parameters of green fodder was improved with higher fertility level 180:90:90 kg N: P2O5:K2O ha-1. Higher level of zinc had improved growth parameters, baby corn yield (13.38q ha-1), green fodder yield (277.7q ha-1) and quality parameters of green fodder with successive increase in zinc level up to maximum level of fertility Zn2 (5.0 kg ha¬-1).
Grab Pay App: The Factors Influencing Tourists’ Behavioural Intention-to-Use

The purpose of this paper was to study influences that that may affect tourists’ behavioural intention of using GrabPay. The study was conducted in the Klang Valley area of Selangor, Malaysia. Self-administered questionnaires have been chosen for this study to collect data from tourists in the Klang Valley area. About 220 questionnaires were distributed to the tourists using convenience sampling technique. As a result, among the factors shown to influence tourist behavioural intention to use GrabPay were perceived usefulness and trust. Also, trust was the utmost positive dominant influence that affected tourists’ behavioural intention of using GrabPay. This current study is beneficial for policymakers and tourism operators in Malaysia. The study’s findings have given perceptive evidence and data for tourism operators in Malaysia to outline promotional approaches that can entice more tourists to visit in the future.
Risk factor stratification in breast cancer - a tertiary care analysis

Breast cancer is a very common malignancy diagnosed in India and is the most common cancer in women in India. The morbidity and mortality burden of malignancy in India ranks one of the highest in the world. India has a network of cancer registries, a process which has expanded since the 1960s and has new initiatives such as cancer atlas and online software programmes. The burden of breast cancer is on the rise in both developed and developing countries. The objectives were to identify and study the risk factors for breast cancer among women attending Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Chennai and to study the association between risk factors and breast cancer. The case control study was conducted on 110 cases and 110 controls. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect information. Statistical Analysis was done using MS Excel 2007 and Chi Square test was also used. Of the parameters studied, residence, family history, parity, duration of breast feeding and oral contraceptive use were found to be associated with breast cancer and were statistically significant (p<0.05). The findings suggest that positive family history, nulliparity, duration of breast feeding and OCP use may have an impact on breast cancer in Indian women. Hence screening and creation of awareness may help in decreasing mortality.
Effect of hunger on yellow water trap catches of hoverfly (Diptera: Syrphidae) adults

1 An experiment was conducted in a winter wheat field using yellow water traps at crop height and at ground level, near to and distant from flowers, to test the hypothesis that such traps are seen as a source of food by flower‐feeding adult hoverflies and are therefore likely to selectively trap hungry individuals. Hoverflies caught in each trap were counted and identified and the amount of pollen in their guts was assessed. Ratios of numbers of hoverflies seen in the wheat crop to numbers caught in nearby traps were compared for the different treatments.
1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3, transforming growth factor β1, calcium, and ultraviolet B radiation induce apoptosis in cultured human keratinocytes

Apoptosis is a cellular process of self-directed suicide that plays a key role during morphogenesis and in the maintenance of homeostasis in continuously renewing tissues. Currently, apoptosis is detected mainly by gel electrophoresis of fragmented DNA and by typical ultrastructural features such as cell shrinkage and chromatin condensation. Recently, an in situ technique was developed that allows the detection of the apoptotic process in cells and the quantitation of apoptosis in cell populations. We applied this technique to evaluate the apoptotic process in cultured normal human keratinocytes under basic conditions and after stimulation with factors and agents that are presumed but have never been proved to induce apoptosis in these cells. Apoptosis was analyzed after stimulation with 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D 3 [1.25(OH) 2 D 3 ], transforming growth factor β 1 (TGF β 1), calcium, UVB, or tumor necrosis factor α (TNF α ). All these factors except TNFα induced apoptosis in human keratinocytes. Whereas UVB and calcium were good apoptogenic stimuli at 6 and 24 h, respectively, the vitamin D derivative and TGF β 1 induced apoptosis after 5 and 6 d in culture. Apoptosis was also established by DNA fragmentation and electron microscopy. Finally, TUNEL technique showed that the number of apoptotic cells increases slightly (5-10%) from 24 to 144h even in untreated keratinocytes. Our studies indicate that factors normally involved in the regulation of cell growth and differentiation can also control apoptosis.
Spawning behavior and Early Life Histoty of the Liobagrus mediadiposalis in the Korean Endemic Species

To elucidate the spawning behavior and early life history of Liobagrus mediadiposalis, mature male and female fish were collected from a branch of the Seomjin River. Spawning was induced by injecting hormones, and then the spawning process and development of fertilized eggs, larvae, and juveniles were observed. Observations of spawning behavior showed that the female established a territory and built a spawning nest, and frequently pressed on the upper ventral part of the male to release her eggs. When spawning was finished, the fish supplied fresh water to the egg mass using their pectoral and caudal fins. Hatching began 189 h 20 min after fertilization at (mean ). The mean total length (TL) of newly hatched larvae was 7.18-7.39 mm (mean 7.31 mm). Their mouth and anus were already open and they had 14+24
Experimental evidence of microbial inheritance in plants and transmission routes from seed to phyllosphere and root.

While the environment is considered the primary origin of the plant microbiome, the potential role of seeds as a source of transmitting microorganisms has not received much attention. Here we tested the hypothesis that the plant microbiome is partially inherited through vertical transmission. An experimental culturing device was constructed to grow oak seedlings in a microbe-free environment while keeping belowground and aboveground tissues separated. The microbial communities associated with the acorn's embryo and pericarp and the developing seeding's phyllosphere and root systems were analyzed using amplicon sequencing of fungal ITS and bacterial 16S rDNA. Results showed that the seed microbiome is diverse and non-randomly distributed within an acorn. The microbial composition of the phyllosphere was diverse and strongly resembled the composition found in the embryo, whereas the roots and pericarp each had a less diverse and distinct microbial community. Our findings demonstrate a high level of microbial diversity and spatial partitioning of the fungal and bacterial community within both seed and seedling, indicating inheritance, niche differentiation, and divergent transmission routes for the establishment of root and phyllosphere communities. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Strategy, practice and quality of sustainability reports on stock price crash risk

This study examines the relationship between stock price crash risk (SPCR) or the risk of a stock price collapse with strategy, practice, and quality of sustainability reports. This research uses archival data and verification methods. Data analysis using descriptive statistics, regression, classic assumption, and path analysis. This phenomenon arose due to the large number of SPCRs which resulted in losses for investors in the capital market. Samples were taken based on judgment sampling and found 304 reporting studied during the period from 2010-2017 (8 years). The outcomes of this study are the strategy and practice of standalone sustainability reports have a positive effect on the quality of sustainability reports. The quality of sustainability reports (SRQ) mediates the strategy and practice of standalone sustainability reports against SPCR. © 2020 by the authors. Licensee SSBFNET, Istanbul, Turkey. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
Juvenile green turtles (Chelonia mydas) in the effluent discharge channel of a steel plant, Espírito Santo, Brazil, 2000–2006

This study, carried out from August 2000 to July 2006, began out of the recognition of a special ecological situation, when an aggregation of juvenile green turtles (Chelonia mydas) was found inside the effluent discharge channel of a steel plant located near Vitória, the State of Espírito Santo capital, eastern Brazil. The green turtles were captured through either cast nets or a set net or by hand (one turtle was captured alive on one of the channel banks); after data collection, they were released back into the discharge channel. Information is here reported on the temporal pattern of occurrence, size-classes, residency, presence of tumours and growth rates of tumoured and non-tumoured green turtles in the study area. A total of 640 individual green turtles were captured in the six years; 448 of them were captured just once, and 192 were captured two or more times. Curved carapace length ranged between 25.2 and 77.5 cm. Among the captured green turtles, 59.1% were classified as being in normal body condition and without any tumours, 6.6% were either underweight or emaciated but without any tumours, and 34.4% had tumours, with different levels of the tumour severity score.
Timing of diapause initiation, metabolic changes and overwintering survival of the spruce budworm, Choristoneura fumiferana

1. Four groups of spruce budworm larvae, Choristoneura fumiferana, of the same physiological stage (at the beginning of diapause) were exposed to natural temperatures, starting in July, August, September and October. Post‐diapause emergence and certain metabolites were monitored throughout the overwintering period.