Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of efficacy of selected estrous synchronization programs depending on the functional state of the ovaries, heifers and cows of meat breed

Nowadays, improving genetic progress is possible by changing traditional biotechnologies to artificial insemination and synchronization of the oestrus cycle in beef cattle herds. Progesterone (P4) for over 30 years has been used to monitor ovarian activity and it is well accepted that blood serum P4 ≥1 ng/ml indicates a functional corpus luteum (CL), whereas concentrations <1 ng/ml the lack of a functional CL or non-cyclicity (Colazo et al., 2008; Stevenson et al., 2015). In terms of the oestrus cycle phase, cows in dioestrus had higher mean P4 concentrations (6.0 ± 0.05 ng/ml) than those in oestrus or anoestrus (0.8 ± 0.01 and 0.6 ± 0.01 ng/ml), in prooestrus, oestrus and metoestrus usually will have either a small or no visible CL, and concentration will be below 1.0 ng/ml (Colazo et al., 2008; Santos et al., 2016). It is clear that cows that develop the ovulatory follicle ABSTRACT. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of progesterone concentration (P4) and ovarian structure models before initiation of different synchronization programmes on pregnancy outcomes per artificial insemination (AI) (P/AI) in beef cattle. Cattle were randomly assigned to one of three different synchronization programes (8-d PRID+7PGF&TAI, PGF 7-d Select Synch+PRID&TAI and 7-d PRID+6PGF&TAI); blood sampling and ultrasound examinations were performed before (day −7) and at initiation (day 0) of synchronizations, and during the experiment. The models were designed based on the turnover in P4 and ovarian structures at day −7 and day 0: groups of Model 1 were based on P4 (<1, 1–3.99 and ≥4 ng/ml); groups of Model 2 were based on P4 (<1 and ≥1 ng/ml) and referred to the phase of the oestrus cycle; groups of Model 3 were based on follicle (F) diameter (absent, <10 and ≥10 mm); groups of Model 4 were based on corpus luteum (CL) diameter (absent, <10, 10–20 and ≥21 mm). It was indicated that P/AI for heifers and cows were 54.6 and 55.3% in the 1st, 61.5 and 60.6% in the 2nd and 36.1% (only cows) in the 3rd synchronizations (P < 0.05), respectively. Significant effect on P/AI of Model 1 in the LH, HL, HM, HH groups (P < 0.05) was found in 2nd and of Model 4 in MA, MM, HH, LA in 1st (P < 0.05) synchronizations. So, the presence of higher P4 concentration (Model 1) and CL (Model 4) before initiation of synchronizations improves P/AI in beef cattle. Received: 1 April 2020 Revised: 24 April 2020 Accepted: 27 May 2020
HOW LONG DO HOUSING CYCLES LAST? A DURATION ANALYSIS FOR EMERGING ECONOMIES

In this paper, I empirically study the amplitudes and durations of housing cycles in selected emerging countries. Using the Harding and Pagan (2002) approach, I identify peaks and troughs of house prices for 10 countries. I find that, on average, housing expansions last longer and have greater amplitudes than housing contractions. I, then, estimate a discrete time survival model of housing expansions and contractions. I show that both contractions and expansions have positive duration dependence. I find that inflation and economic growth are useful predictors for the end of periods of expansions and contractions.
Aceh, Qanun and National Law: Study on Legal Development Orientation

This study wants to examine the suitability of Aceh Qanun with National Law related to the Hierakicity of laws and regulations in Indonesia. In theory it is possible that the Aceh Government can build its own hierarchies that are not the same as the Central Government. This relates to the authority of the Aceh Qanun which is not the same as the Regional Regulation but the hierarchy that is built but meets the basic norms of the Indonesian constitution. There are two focuses which are the focus of this research. First, what is the character of the Aceh Qanun as a legal umbrella in the implementation of post-autonomy Aceh and post-peaceful Aceh? Second, What Is the Future of Law in Aceh? The results of the first research, the character of the Aceh Qanun as a legal umbrella in the implementation of post-autonomy Aceh and post-peaceful Aceh is expected to be able to build Aceh better because of the presence of Law Number 18 Year 2001 and Law Number 11 Year 2006 regarding new hopes for the people of Aceh itself specifically in the field of Islamic sharia. Second, the future of law in Aceh in the discussion of legal development, is greatly developing from creating new norms in Aceh Qanun Number 6 of 2014 concerning Jinayah Law, because regulating jinayah law in Aceh does not have to draw the Criminal Code or the Criminal Procedure Code.
Correlation Functions of Quantum Artin System

It was conjectured by Maldacena, Shenker and Stanford that the classical chaos can be diagnosed in thermal quantum systems by using an out-of-time-order correlation function. The Artin dynamical system defined on the fundamental region of the modular group SL(2,Z) represents a well defined example of a highly chaotic dynamical system in its classical regime. We investigated the influence of the classical chaotic behaviour on the quantum–mechanical properties of the Artin system calculating the corresponding out-of-time-order thermal quantum–mechanical correlation functions. We demonstrated that the two- and four-point correlation functions of the Liouiville-like operators decay exponentially with temperature dependent exponents and that the square of the commutator of the Liouiville-like operators separated in time grows exponentially.
Organizational citizenship behavior and teachers’ engagement in Unified Schools of the Archdiocese of Lipa (USAL)

In every organization, employees with organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) and work engagement become assets of the company. These two constructs greatly influence positive organizational outcomes even in the school setting. It is in this sense that the researcher was motivated to assess the teachers’ OCB and engagement. It also investigated the relationship between the teachers’ professional profile and organizational citizenship behavior and engagement. The study employed the descriptive correlational method with respondents of 301 teachers and 69 administrators working in Unified Schools of the Archdiocese of Lipa (USAL). Validated self-made questionnaire was administered to the respondents and their responses were tabulated, analyzed and interpreted using weighted mean and Chi-square. As a result, teachers confirmed that they possess OCB and engagement which is validated by the administrators. It also revealed that school affiliation relates to teachers OCB and engagement. Meanwhile, employment status, length of service and highest degree earned are not determinants of teachers' OCB and engagement.
Assessment of the Impacts of Climate Change and Human Activities on Runoff Using Climate Elasticity Method and General Circulation Model (GCM) in the Buqtyrma River Basin, Kazakhstan

The variations of climate and water resources in the Buqtyrma River Basin (BRB), which is located at the cross-section of the Altai Mountains, Eurasian Steppe and Tian Shan Mountains, have a great significance for agriculture and ecosystems in the region. Changing climatic conditions will change the hydrological cycle in the whole basin. In this study, we examined the historical trends and change points of the climate and hydrological variables, the contributions of climate change and human activities to runoff changes, and the relative changes in the runoff to the precipitation and potential evapotranspiration from 1950 to 2015 by using the Mann–Kendall trend test, Pettitt test, double cumulative curve and elasticities methods. In addition, a multi-model ensemble (MME) of the six general circulation models (GCMs) for two future periods (2036–2065 and 2071–2100) was assessed to estimate the spatio-temporal variations in precipitation and temperature under two representative concentration pathways (RCPs 4.5 and 8.5) scenarios. Our study detected that the runoff change-point occurred in 1982. The impacts induced by climate change on runoff change were as follows—70% in the upstream, 62.11% in the midstream and 15.34% in the downstream area. The impacts of human activity on runoff change were greater in the downstream area (84.66%) than in the upstream and midstream areas. A continuously increasing trend was indicated regarding average annual temperature under RCP 4.5 (from 0.37 to 0.33 °C/decade) and under RCP 8.5 (from 0.50 to 0.61 °C/decade) during two future periods. Additionally, an increasing trend in predicted precipitation was exhibited under RCP 4.5 (13.6% and 19.9%) and under RCP 8.5 (10.5% and 18.1%) during both future periods. The results of the relative runoff changes to the predicted precipitation and potential evapotranspiration were expected to increase during two future time periods under RCP 4.5 (18.53% and 25.40%) and under RCP 8.5 (8.91% and 13.38%) relative to the base period. The present work can provide a reference for the utilization and management of regional water resources and for ecological environment protection.
Quality Dimensions of Political Parties’ Website Services That Satisfy Voters in the Political Marketing

Abstract The present research investigates the quality dimensions of the Greek Parliaments’ political parties’ websites in an off-campaign period, one year before the legislative elections 2019. The hypotheses are based on political marketing background theory with emphasis on variables from different e-service quality models and effective web-design dimensions. The authors use a sample of 400 voters to make the survey. Respectively, the useful content and esthetic design were the most significant dimensions of the voters’ perception about the political websites’ quality. Theoretical discussion and managerial implications on how to organize the political websites’ services to attract more voters are provided based on the research findings.
Mass Multiplication of Gymnema sylvestre (Retz.) R. Br. ex Schult. Through In vitro Shoot Organogenesis from Callus

For large scale production through shoot organogenesis from callus, seeds of Gymnema sylvestre were cultured on MS containing various concentrations of 2,4-D. An optimum callusing (62.40%) was observed on MS with 1.5 mg/l 2,4-D. Upon transfer to multiplication medium, the calli multiplied 2.5 times in 45 days. The calli were then tested for shoot induction and an optimum result in terms of both per cent response (52.04%) and an average number of shoots (47.2) were observed on MS supplemented with 1.0 mg/l BAP. Maximum shoot elongation was obtained on 0.5 mg/l Kn and best rooting took place on half strength MS with 0.5 mg/l IBA. This protocol can be followed for the large scale in vitro multiplication of G. sylvestre. Plant Tissue Cult. & Biotech. 30(1): 27-32, 2020 (June)
An investigation of temperature-sensing textiles for temperature monitoring during sub-maximal cycling trials

Temperature-sensing textiles have been proposed for a variety of applications, including health monitoring and sports. Skin temperature (Tsk) measurements are an important parameter in performance sports and can be used to better understand thermoregulation during exercise. Currently, most Tsk measurements are taken using skin-mounted thermistors, which can be uncomfortable to the wearer, or thermal imaging, which can be difficult to implement and analyze. This work investigates the feasibility of using textile temperature-sensing electronic yarns (E-yarns) to measure human skin temperature during sub-maximal cycling trials. E-yarns were attached to commercially available cycling suits and measurements were recorded using both the E-yarns and the skin-mounted thermistors at rest and during sub-maximal cycling. Temperature readings were compared between the two temperature-sensing methodologies to determine the viability of using the temperature-sensing E-yarns for this application. Differences in the Tsk measurements as high as 5.9℃ between the E-yarns and skin-mounted thermistors for participants at rest have been shown. This work has also identified that a build-up of sweat significantly altered the Tsk recorded by the E-yarns in some cases. Further experiments explored the effect of saline solutions (simulating sweat) on the response of the temperature-sensing E-yarns. This work has highlighted boundary conditions for taking point Tsk measurement using electronic textiles.
The Economic and Constraints to Shea Tree Conservation among the Shea Value Chain Actors in the North-central, Nigeria

Shea tree species is vulnerable; the density is rapidly declining due to poor conservation. In spite of the need for its preservation, inadequate information on the returns to shea value chain activities and the limiting factors to shea tree conservation among shea value chain actors in the North-central, Nigeria remain worrisome. A three-stage sampling technique was used to draw 387 respondents in North-central Nigeria consisting of 200 and 187 shea value chain actors from Niger and Kwara States respectively. Descriptive statistics, budgeting techniques and Least Significant Difference (LSD) test were used for data analysis. The results revealed that shea butter producers and shea nut collectors produced an average of 126.44kg and 634.54kg of shea butter and dried shea nut per month, from 337.67kg and 1,264.79kg of shea resources respectively. Similarly, an average of 1,182.08kg of charcoal, 1,377.24kg of fuelwood and 248.25kg of mortar/pestle and hoe handle (MP&H) were produced from 2,703.88kg, 1,433.19kg and 1,101.23kg of inputs per month respectively. The average net returns realized were N29,607.61, N19,690.45 N22,061.31, N24,521.14 and N27,524.15 per month from shea butter production, shea nut collection, charcoal production, fuelwood gathering and MP&H making respectively. The returns from the value chain activities showed a significant difference among all the actors (p<0.05). The major constraints to shea tree conservation for more than 70% of the shea value chain actors were: scarcity of shea hybrids, long gestation period, low returns, threat from charcoal and fuelwood activities. Furthermore, all the activities in the shea value chain were profitable. And the production of charcoal, fuelwood, MP&H constitutes threats to shea tree conservation. The study recommends the provision of shea hybrid, enlightenment on shea tree conservation and enforcement of control mechanisms to check wastage.
Road Crack Detection Using Gaussian Mixture Model for Diverse Illumination Images

The studies on road crack detection using machine learning techniques have been conducted and derived significant accuracies. Most of the studies do not consider diverse illumination during daytime or nighttime, and only focus on the detection of category or presence of road crack. In this paper, we propose IlumiCrack, a novel road crack detection framework collaborating Gaussian mixture model (GMM) and object detection CNN models to address these issues. The contributions of this paper are: 1) For the first time, a large- scale road crack dataset with a variety of illumination such as the pictures at nighttime are prepared using a dashcam. 2) On the basis of GMM, experimental evaluations on 2 to 4 levels of brightness classification is conducted for optimal classification. Experimental results show that IlumiCrack outperforms the state-of-the-art R-CNN object detection framework.
Recombination-aware phylogenomics unravels the complex divergence of hybridizing species

Current phylogenomic approaches implicitly assume that the predominant phylogenetic signal within a genome reflects the true evolutionary history of organisms, without assessing the confounding effects of gene flow that result in a mosaic of phylogenetic signals that interact with recombinational variation. Here we tested the validity of this assumption with a recombination-aware analysis of whole genome sequences from 27 species of the cat family. We found that the prevailing phylogenetic signal within the autosomes is not always representative of speciation history, due to ancient hybridization throughout felid evolution. Instead, phylogenetic signal was concentrated within large, conserved X-chromosome recombination deserts that exhibited recurrent patterns of strong genetic differentiation and selective sweeps across mammalian orders. By contrast, regions of high recombination were enriched for signatures of ancient gene flow, and these sequences inflated crown-lineage divergence times by ~40%. We conclude that standard phylogenomic approaches to infer the Tree of Life may be highly misleading without considering the genomic partitioning of phylogenetic signal relative to recombination rate, and its interplay with historical hybridization.
Royce White, DeMar DeRozan and Media Framing of Mental Health in the NBA

This study analyzed media framing of two players from the National Basketball Association (NBA), Royce White and DeMar DeRozan, who both publicly addressed their mental health concerns within the last decade. Due to societal stigmas, such a public conversation was once a rarity in the NBA, making their discussion of mental health a worthy area of examination. A media framing analysis of 58 press articles for White and 42 articles for DeRozan revealed six frames for each athlete used to discuss their situation. Despite both being African American athletes playing the same sport, they were covered differently. Analysis discovered that frames for White, a first-year player who wanted changes in the system of how the NBA handled mental health, most commonly focused on him and his specific situation, while frames for DeRozan, an NBA All-Star who positioned himself solely as an advocate, most frequently discussed shedding the stigma of mental health and the increased awareness surrounding the topic. Additionally, while there were frames critical of White, there were no such frames for DeRozan. Still, for both players, this type of coverage humanizes the experience of mental health and leads to important insights about changes in masculinity among athletes.
Oral Health Knowledge and Practices and Its Association with the Demographic Characteristics among Longhouse Community in Julau, Sarawak

Oral health gained attention worldwide as it exerted unfavourable and undesired influences on an individual’s daily lives and wellbeing, especially among the rural population. In order to increase the understanding on the oral health among the rural community, this study aimed to determine the oral health knowledge and practice and its association with sociodemographic characteristics among the longhouse residents in Julau, Sarawak. In this cross-sectional study, a total of 105 residents were recruited from five longhouses, namely Rumah Panjang Mengga, Rumah Panjang Ikeh, Rumah Panjang Michael, Rumah Panjang Budit, and Rumah Panjang Manju. Information related to sociodemographic characteristics, as well as oral health knowledge and practice was gathered through face-to-face interview by using a structured questionnaire. Spearman rho correlation test, Mann-Whitney U-test, and Krukal-Wallis H-test were applied during data analysis. Median (interquartile) age of the children and adults was 10.0 (5.0) and 50.0 (22.0) years old, respectively. Findings revealed that oral health knowledge and practices among participants, both children and adults were inadequate as a high proportion of the participants were unable to provide answers for oral health related questions (functions of fluoride and correlation between gum disease with heart disease) and several oral health practices (regular oral check-up, change of toothbrush, and consumption of sweetened food) were also not being engaged in the daily life among the children and adult participants. A significant correlation was found between age and knowledge score among adult participants (rs = -0.389, p < 0.001). Besides, significant higher oral health knowledge score were found among adult participants with higher education level (H = 27.466; p < 0.001) and significant higher in oral health practice score was found among unemployed adult participants when compared to self-employed and employed workers for government and private (H = 9.631, p = 0.008). In conclusion, younger and educated participants are more knowledgeable regarding oral health. Engagement of oral health practices were related to occupation of the adult participants. Provision of health education and education aid for longhouse community should be continued taking into consideration age, level of education level, and even occupation in order to improve their oral health knowledge and practice.
Habitat manipulation for conservation biological control in organic Vegetable crops

In organic crops, habitat manipulation should focus on providing resources and conditions in space and time to conserve natural enemies. In this way, such cropping system could rely on the ecosystem service of biological control to prevent problems with arthropod pests. The aim of this study was to identify how predator and herbivores communities are affected by different habitat types in space and time in organic systems. During one year, we sampled the herbivorous and predaceous arthropod fauna in four habitat types in organic farms: i) tomato and kale crops (main crop); ii) vegetable crops surrounding the main crop (neighborhood crops); iii) fallow areas; and iv) native forests. Fallow areas presented a greater diversity of predators and herbivores; cropped areas intermediate diversity and forest the lowest. Although the diversity and abundance of predaceous and herbivorous arthropod were quite low in forests, our sampling methodology did not assess a significative part of their communities in such habitat (no saturation of rarefaction curves). Community composition of both groups were more similar in the cropped areas, but also shared most species with the fallow areas, indicating that species can disperse between all agricultural habitats, with fallow areas playing a key role in species conservation. The abundance of predators and herbivores was greater and less constant along the year in both cropped areas and lower and more constant in the non cropped areas. Due to this, the colonization and establishment of species qualitatively and quantitatively depends on the local management of such habitats. The increase in abundance of predators is directly affected by the abundance of herbivores, mainly in the cropped areas. Maintaining habitats cropped and non cropped areas in the farm positively affect the conservation of predators in the farm level and contribute to biological control. Key-words: biodiversity, agroecology, conservation biological control, ecosystem services, farm management
ICT-Driven Writing and Motor Skills: A Review

c,*Corresponding Author: Andrés Chiappe, Universidad de La Sabana, Colombia. E-mail: johnpahe@unisabana.edu. co aJohn Fredy Patiño, Universidad de La Sabana, Colombia. E-mail: andrescalch@unisabana.edu. co bAndrés Leonardo Calixto, Universidad de La Sabana, Colombia. E-mail: andres.chiappe@unisabana.edu. co dFanny Teresa Almenarez, Universidad de La Sabana, Colombia. E-mail: fanny.almenarez@unisabana.edu. co Abstract