Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Hysteroscopic and ultrasonographic evaluation of goat (Capra hircus) uterus

Abattoir derived goat (Capra hircus) genitalia were examined (n=197) by visual examination, ultrasonography and hysteroscopy and 31 (15.74%) revealed pathologies involving the uterus. For the pathologies detected endometritis showed the highest prevalence (45.16%) followed by hemorrhages on the endometrium (19.35%), hydrometra (16.13%), mucometra (9.86%) and pyometra (9.68%). The sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values for diagnosing these abnormalities was highest for endoscopy followed by ultrasonography and visual observations or palpation. It was difficult to pass the endoscope used in the present study (5.5 mm) through the cervix in the goat uterus in 55.8% genitalia without a cut on the cervix. It was concluded that hysteroscopy is a better technique for the diagnosis of minor pathologies in the uterus such as endometritis and hemorrhages in goat but the endoscope diameter should be 2 mm.
Xeric Tree Populations Exhibit Delayed Summer Depletion of Root Starch Relative to Mesic Counterparts

Research linking soil moisture availability to nonstructural carbohydrate (NSC) storage suggests greater NSC reserves promote survival under acute water stress, but little is known about how NSC allocation responds to long-term differences in water availabilty. We hypothesized populations experiencing chronic or frequent water stress shift carbon allocation to build greater NSC reserves for increased survival probability during drought relative to populations rarely experiencing water stress. Over a year, we measured soluble sugar and starch concentrations from branches, stems, and coarse roots of mature Pinus palustris trees at two sites differing in long-term soil moisture availability. Xeric and mesic populations exhibited a cycle of summer depletion-winter accumulation in root starch. Xeric populations reached a maximum root starch concentration approximately 1–2 months later than mesic populations, indicating delayed summer depletion. Xeric and mesic populations reached the same minimum root starch at similar times, suggesting extended winter accumulation for xeric populations. These results suggest seasonal mobilization from root starch is compressed into a shorter interval for xeric populations instead of consistently greater reserves as hypothesized. Seasonal trends differed little between xeric and mesic populations for starch and sugars, suggesting the importance of roots in seasonal carbon dynamics and the primacy of starch for storage. If roots are the primary organ for longterm storage, then our results suggest that whole-plant mobilization and allocation respond to chronic differences in water availability.
CLOUD-DESKTOP REMOTE SENSING DATA MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE TIME SERIES ANALYSIS, INTEGRATION OF QGIS AND GOOGLE EARTH ENGINE

Abstract. Our context research is conducted to investigate the possibility of common application of the remote sensing and ground-based monitoring data to detection and observation of the dynamics and change in climate and vegetation cover parameters. We applied the analysis of the annual graphs of Normalized Difference Water Index to estimate the length and time frames of growing seasons. Basing on previously gained results, we concluded that we can use the Index-based monitoring of growing season parameters as a relevant technique. We are working on automation of computations that can be applied to processing satellite imagery, computing Normalized Difference Water Index time series (in the forms of maps and annual graphs), and estimation of growing season parameters. As currently used data amounts are big (or up-to-big) geospatial data, we use the Google Earth Engine platform to process initial datasets. Our currently described experimental work incorporates investigation of the possibilities for integration of cloud computing data storage and processing with client-side data representation in universal desktop GISs. To ensure our study needs we developed a prototype of a QGIS plugin capable to run processing in GEE and represent results in QGIS.
Annual Bacterioplankton Biomasses and Productivities in a Temperate West Coast Canadian Fjord

Bacterioplankton numbers, biomasses, and productivities, as well as chlorophyll a concentrations and phytoplankton productivities, were assayed from 1 March 1984 to 12 August 1985 through a 250-m-deep seawater column in Howe Sound, a temperate fjord-sound on the southern coast of British Columbia, Canada. Primary production during this 18-month period was 845 g of C m−2. Bacterial production was assayed over this same period as 193 g of C m−2 (thymidine incorporation) and 77 g of C m−2 (frequency of dividing cells). Bacterial productivities per cubic meter were usually greater in the euphotic zone than in deeper aphotic water, but when integrated through the water column, approximately half of the bacterial production occurred in the deeper aphotic portion. Bacterial production occurred throughout the year, although at reduced rates in late fall and early winter; primary production almost ceased during late fall and early winter. Because of this heterotrophic bacterioplankton production was a very large portion of the microbial (bacterial plus phyto-plankton) production at this time. In mid-summer bacterial production was a small proportion of the microbial production. Because of this asynchrony in peaks and troughs of bacterial and phytoplankton production through the year, data comparison is best done over an annual cycle. On this basis the bacterial production in the Howe Sound water column was between 23 and 9% of the phytoplankton production when a bacterial C to biovolume ratio of 0.107 pg of C μm−3 was assumed; the corresponding values were 64 and 29% when a ratio of 0.300 pg of bacterial C μm−3 was assumed.
Distribution of different forms of soil acidity in Imphal East district of Manipur

Soil acidity is an important agricultural problem leading to severe toxicity of iron, aluminium and manganese, in many crops, coupled with deficiency of phosphorus and low microbial activity that led to poor yield of crops. Thus, an attempt has been made to study the distribution of different forms of soil acidity. Ten surface soil samples (0-20 cm) were collected from Imphal east district of Manipur to study the distribution of different forms of soil acidity. The investigated soil samples were moderately to slightly acidic. The soils were rich in organic carbon and the CEC of the soils is low to medium. The different forms of soil acidity in Imphal west district of Manipur are in the following order TPA>PhDA>TA>Ext-Al>NEA>EA>EAl>E-H.
Expression of SGLT1 mRNA in Duodenum,Jejunum and Ileum of Weaning Piglets and the Effect of Cysteamine on It

To investigate the patterns of sodium-glucose co-transporter 1(SGLT1) expression in duodenum, jejunum and ileum of weaning piglets and the effects of cysteamine, and to explore its possible mechanism, newborn piglets were allocated to control and treatment groups. From 12 d of age(D12), piglets in control group were fed basal diet, while the treatment group received basal diet supplemented with 120 mg/kg cysteamine. Piglets were weaned at D35 in both groups. Six piglets from each group (n = 6) were slaughtered on D28(one week before weaning), D35(weaning), D38, D42 and D45(3, 7 and 10 d after weaning), respectively. Mucosal tissue was collected from three different segments of small intestine(duodenum, jejunum and ileum) and a semi-quantitative RT-PCR was applied to determine the abundances of SGLT1 mRNA. Results showed that the highest expression of SGLT1 mRNA was detected in ileum, followed by jejunum and duodenum. The patterns of age-related change in SGLT1 mRNA expression were distinct in different segments of small intestine. The abundance of SGLT1 mRNA in duodenum increased significantly at D45 (P 0.05), while in jejunum a significant down-regulation was observed at D42 and D45 (P 0.01). In contrast, ileal expression of SGLT1 mRNA kept stable throughout the experiment. Cysteamine significantly improved the expression of SGLT1 mRNA in duodenum and jejunum after weaning, but did not affect the SGLT1 mRNA expression in ileum. The results indicate that the expression of SGLT1 mRNA is spatio-temporal specific in small intestine of weaning piglets, and that cysteamine affects the expression of SGLT1 in a spatio-temporal specific manner.
Formulation and optimization of vitamin C rich ready-to-serve juice based beverage from wild aonla fruits and its quality evaluation during storage

The present investigations were conducted to develop vitamin C rich RTS beverage from wild aonla (Phyllanthus emblica L.) fruits. Different treatment combinations of juice (10 %, 12 %, 14 % and 16 %) and TSS (12 oB and 15 oB) were tried to standardize proper combination for RTS beverage. Eight treatment combinations for the preparation of wild aonla drink were tried and drink recipe (T7) with 14 per cent juice was found to be best on the basis of its some physico-chemical characteristics like TSS (15 oB), titratable acidity (0.42 %), pH (4.20), ascorbic acid (61.38 mg/100 g), total phenols (2.17 mg/g) and with highest sensory scores for colour (8.00), body (7.92), taste (8.10), aroma (7.90) and overall acceptability (7.95). Further standardized product was packed in PET (polyethylene terephthalate) and glass bottles under ambient (20-25 oC) and refrigerated temperature (4-7 oC) conditions for six months. Drink could be stored safely for a period of six months under both storage conditions and also in both packaging materials with minimum changes in chemical and sensory attributes. However, comparatively minimum changes in drink packed in glass bottle and stored under refrigerated storage conditions were observed as compared to PET bottle.
The characteristics of Indonesian para-cycling athletes’ injuries

Introduction: Amputee cyclists with different types of disabilities compete in same category in the Paralympics Games, and para-cycling has the highest risk of injury. This is because the areas used for training are velodromes and highways. The nature of these injuries is closely related to the recovery rate, absence from training, and even the end of a career. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of sports injuries sustained by para-cycling athletes when joining the Indonesia National team. Material and methods: The sample was a group of 19 athletes (16 males and three females) with a mean age of 30 ± 5.02. A questionnaire consisting of 25 questions was used to obtain data, which was adapted from Nowak’s questionnaire. Data analysis was represented in the form of numbers and percentages, and Fisher’s exact test was used to determine the relationship between variables. Results: The results showed injuries are most common in the lower limbs (57%) by falling (73%). The effects of the athletes’ falls are bruises (42%), twists or sprains (17%), and fractures (17%). Conclusions: Para-cycling athletes experience the lower extremity injuries. An athletes’ fall affects the lower extremities leading to contusion or bruises (on the knee and lower leg, when falling during training), twist or sprain (in the ankle, occurs during a training session), and fracture (caused by a fall during a training session).
Wind of Change? Cultural Determinants of Maternal Labor Supply

Does the culture in which a woman grows up influence her labor market decisions once she has had a child? To what extent might the culture of her present social environment shape maternal labor supply? To address these questions, we exploit the setting of German reunification. A state socialist country, East Germany strongly encouraged mothers to participate in the labor market full-time, whereas West Germany propagated a more traditional male breadwinner-model. After reunification, these two cultures were suddenly thrown together, with consequent increased social interactions between East and West Germans through migration and commuting. A comparison of East and West German mothers on both sides of the former Inner German border within the same commuting zone shows that culture matters. Indeed, East German mothers return to work more quickly and for longer hours than West German mothers even two decades after reunification. Second, in exploiting migration across this old border, we document a strong asymmetry in the persistence of the culture in which women were raised. Whereas East German female migrants return to work earlier and work longer hours than their West German colleagues even after long exposure to the more traditional West German culture, West German migrants adjust their post-birth labour supply behaviour nearly entirely to that of their East German colleagues. Finally, taking advantage of differential inflows of East German migrants across West German firms in the aftermath of reunification, we show that even a partial exposure to East German colleagues induces “native” West German mothers to accelerate their return to work after childbirth, suggesting that migration might be a catalyst for cultural change.
Determinants of Masks Purchasing Decisions

The purpose of the study was to analyze the effect of product quality, price perception and promotion on purchase decisions. Data collection techniques using questionnaires with a sample of 66 respondents. This study uses multiple regression analysis techniques. The results of this study indicate the quality of the product. perceived price and promotion influence purchase decisions. Product quality variable on purchasing decisions is a significant positive effect. has a standardized estimate (regression weight) of 0.328, (2) the variable price perception on purchasing decisions is a significant positive effect that has a standardized estimate (regression weight) of 0.159, (3) the variable price perception on the purchase decisions is a significant positive effect has a standardized estimate (regression weight) of 0.601.
Effect of Foliar Application of Banana Pseudostem Sap on Yield of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) 
 

Improved soil fertility is a requirement for enhanced crop production. Combination of inorganic and organic fertilizers improve crop productivity while reduce environmental degradation. An experiment was carried out at Eastern University, Sri Lanka to study the effect of Foliar Application of Banana Pseudostem Sap on Yield of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) in sandy regosol. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design having five treatments viz; recommended inorganic fertilizer N, P, K as basal and N as topdressing (T1), N, P, 1⁄2 K as basal with recommended N as topdressing and foliar spray of 1% , 3%, 5% and 7% banana pseudostem sap solution (T2-T5) at 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th week after planting. The results revealed that significant difference (P<0.05) were noted on number of pods per plant at 1st and 2nd picking. Higher number of pods per plant, maximum pod length and girth were in T2 while low in T1. Sun dried weights of pods and number of seeds per pod were significantly (P<0.05) varied at each picking. Further, cowpea yield at each picking were higher in T2 compared to tested treatments. The present study suggested that, among the tested treatments N, P, 1⁄2 K as basal with recommended N as topdressing and foliar spray of 1% Pseudostem sap solution at 3rd, 5th, 7th and 9th WAP would be the most suitable for cowpea production in sandy regosol.
Study of chemical properties and growth parameters of Indian mustard [Brassica juncea (L.) Czern and Coss.] influenced by application of herbicides and fertilizers

The field experiment was conducted at research farm, RARI, Durgapura for two consecutive years during rabi seasons 2014-15 and 2015-16 on loamy sand soil. The twenty four treatment combinations consisting of 3 fertility levels {100% RDF; 100% RDF+K+Zn and 125% (RDF+K +Zn)} and 8 herbicides (Weedy check, Weed free, Pendimethalin 30 EC, Pendimethalin 38.7 CS, Pyrazosulfuron-ethyl 10 WP, Oxydiargyl 6 EC, Propaquizafop 10% EC and Fluazifop-p-butyl 13.4% EC were tested in factorial randomized block design with three replications. Results showed that, after weed free, the lowest total weed density was recorded under pendimethalin 38.7 CS pre-emergence @ 750 g a.i./ha DAS which was found at par with Pendimethalin 30 EC pre-emergence @ 750 g a.i./ at 90 DAS. Plant height and number of branches per plant at 90 DAS increases with increase in fertility levels. So, the maximum pooled plant height and number of branches per plant were recorded in 125% (RDF + K + Zn) treatment. Plant height of all the treatments were significantly superior over pyrazosulfuron-ethyl 10 WP pre-emergence @ 150 g a.i./ha treatment at 90 DAS. There was no significant variation in plant height was recorded in between other herbicidal treatments at 90 DAS. It was found that, due to herbicides, no significant variation in potassium content in mustard seed and stover was recorded, but fertility levels in mustard significantly increased potassium content in mustard seed and stover. It was recorded that application of 125% (RDF + K + Zn) significantly increased the potassium content in mustard seed and stover.
Evaluation of yield potential and nutritional quality of various cultivars of barnyard millet (Echinochloa frumentacea L.) grown under subtropical India

A field experiment was carried out during kharif season 2013 at Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad to study the performance of different cultivars of sawan millet with respect to yield and nutritional quality. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replicates. The treatments comprised of 10 germplasms viz., NDS-1, NDS-2, NDS-3, NDS-4, NDS-5, NDS-6, NDS-7, NDS-8, NDS-9, NDS-10 and one control i.e., T-46 (Popular variety of eastern U.P). Results revealed that the germplasm NDS-9 recorded significantly higher grain yield followed by NDS-10. The highest protein content was recorded in germplasm NDS-6 followed by NDS-2. The highest tryptophan was recorded in germplasm NDS-6 followed by NDS-3 and the highest lysine was reported in germplasm NDS-6 followed by NDS-5 and NDS-3. The total mineral content was highest in NDS-8 followed by NDS_7 and NDS-1. The higher crude fiber was recorded in germplasm NDS-9 followed by NDS-10 and NDS-7. The lowest values of phytic acid and tannin content were also noticed in NDS-6 followed by NDS-3.
The Genetic Diversity of Cephalotaxus oliveri and Its Endangered Causes

The genetic diversity and inbreeding coefficient of Yuxi populations are investigated by using geltelectrophoresis. The result shows relatively low level of genetic diversity with P=0.357, A=1.5, He=0.118, Ho=0.105 and the inbreeding coefficient is F=0.18. Combining characteristics of seeds, natural regeneration and human disturbances, endangered causes of Cephalotaxus oliveri are discussed, and at the same time, protection measures are proposed. 
Changes of nutrients in different green leafy vegetables during processing

Green leafy vegetables are important protective foods and highly beneficial for the maintenance of health and prevention of diseases as they are good sources of micronutrients which can be utilized to build up and repair the body. In the present investigation, the changes in nutrient content of selected green leafy vegetables (such as tree lettuce (Pisonia alba), pasalai leaves (Basella alba), fenugreek leaves (Trigonella foenum), manathakkali leaves (Solanum nigrum) and moringa leaves (Moringa olifera)) subjected to different drying methods such as shade drying, cabinet drying and fluidized bed drying were studied. The results indicated that fluidized bed dried manathakkali leaves powder had highest β-carotene content (37,712μg/100g) followed by tree lettuce leaves powder (32,595μg/100g) pasalai leaves powder (29,800μg/100g), fenugreek leaves powder (26,628μg/100g) and moringa leaves powder (23,628μg/100g). The moisture content of GLV powders dried under different drying techniques ranged from 4.02 to 5.60 per cent. Also, tree lettuce leaves powder subjected to fluidized bed drying had significantly higher antioxidant activity (95.99%) compared to manathakkali leaves powder which had lowest (83.13%) antioxidant activity. The study revealed that the fluidized bed dried GLV powder samples subjected to pretreatment of blanching had higher nutrient content compared to respective GLV powder samples which were either dried under shade or cabinet dried. The results suggest that green leafy vegetables powder has high potential as micronutrient rich food contributing significant health benefits for women to combat micronutrient malnutrition.
Biology of scale insect , Hemilecanium imbricans ( Green ) ( Coccidae : Homoptera )

Biology of the scale insect, H. imbricans was carried out in the Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Agriculture Dharwad under laboratory conditions on pumpkin in November month during 2013-14 and 2014-15. The incubation period ranged from 30 to 36 days. The first instar nymphal period varied from 28 to 32 days. The second instar nymphal period varied from 36 to 42 days. The third instar nymphs were fully white, nymphal period varied from 38 to 45 days. The fourth nymphal period varied from 43 to 48 days. The prepupal period varied from 8 to 11 days. The pre-oviposition period ranged from 29 to 35 days.The oviposition period ranged from 25 to 34 days. The fecundity ranged from 878 to 1024 eggs per female in the encrusted cups. The total life cycle of H. imbricans on pumpkin ranged from 97 to 118 days. However, the total life cycle from egg to adult female ranged from 198-245 days.
Functional characterization of the human dendritic cell immunodeficiency associated with the IRF8 mutation

Primary immunodeficiencies sometimes present with disseminated mycobacterial infection following neonatal vaccination with live Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG). In many cases, patients suffer fromMendelian susceptibility to mycobacterial disease, a syndrome caused by infection with weakly virulent mycobacteria such as BCG, with environmental mycobacteria, and/or recurrent infections with virulent mycobacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) over the life course. Approximately half of patients with Mendelian susceptibility to mycobacterial disease have been shown to carry mutations in a small subset of genes involved in interferon (IFN) g–dependent early immune responses. Other patients develop disseminated BCG disease as part of a broader pattern of susceptibility to infection (eg, severe combined immunodeficiency). We have previously reported an infant presenting with severe disseminated BCG infection, oral candidiasis, and severe respiratory viral infection. Evaluation of the patient’s blood cellular profile revealed an aberrant myeloid compartment; notably, a complete absence of CD14 and CD16 monocytes, absence of CD11c conventional dendritic cells (DCs) and CD11c/CD123 plasmacytoid DCs, and prominent granulocytic hyperplasia. The peripheral blood B-lymphocyte count was also increased in this patient. Production of interleukin (IL) 12 and IFN-g by blood cells in response to bacterial products or nonspecific stimuli was impaired. The patient was cured by cord blood transplant. The phenotype and immunologic features of the patient resembled that of mice bearing partial or complete loss-of-function mutations in Irf8, including susceptibility to infection with intracellular pathogens such as mycobacteria, partial (BXH-2; Irf8) or complete (Irf8) absence of CD11c CD8a DCs and plasmacytoid DCs, and lack of IL-12p40 and IFN-g production following infection. Sequencing of IRF8 in this patient identified homozygosity for a unique variant at IRF8 (IRF8). The K108E variant was present in both healthy parents in a heterozygous state and maps to the DNA-binding domain (DBD) of IRF8. This unique patient defines a novel syndrome designated recessive IRF8 DC immunodeficiency.