Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effect of layer genotype on physical characteristics and nutritive value of organic eggs

ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to evaluate the quality of organic eggs from hens of different genotypes and ages. The study investigated the physical characteristics, nutritive value and foaming properties of egg whites from Hy-Line Brown commercial layers, native Greenleg Partridge hens included in the conservation program, and Araucana hens laying blue-shelled eggs. Genotype had an effect on egg weight, albumen height and Haugh units. The vitamin A content of egg yolks was greater for Greenleg Partridge compared to Hy-Line Brown hens (P < 0.05). The n-6/n-3 PUFA ratio in egg yolks from Greenleg Partridge hens was lower, while the EPA, DHA and PUFA n-3 content were higher than in egg yolks from Hy-Line Brown hens (P < 0.05). Egg yolk cholesterol concentration was similar for the studied hen breeds (P > 0.05). Layer age had a significant effect on egg weight, yolk weight and color, and the presence of meat and blood spots (P < 0.05).
High Accuracy Pointing for Quasi-Optical THz Mixer Arrays

We report a high accuracy pointing technique for quasi-optical hot electron bolometer (HEB) mixers in focal-plane arrays designed to operate at 1.4, 1.9, and 4.7 THz. The high accuracy pointing is achieved by prealignment of a HEB chip to a lens, measuring the angular error of each mixer in an array assembly, and then realignment of the chip to the same lens to correct the error. The realigned mixers, using 5 mm diameter Si elliptical lenses designed for operation at 4.7 THz, show a final pointing error distribution with an average (μ) = 0.13° and standard deviation (σ) = 0.06°, with respect to the normal direction of the respective array plane. Those using 10 mm diameter lenses designed for operation either at 1.4 or 1.9 THz, show μ = 0.08° and σ = 0.03°. We demonstrated our pointing technique in five 4×2 HEB focal plane arrays developed for NASA's balloon borne GUSTO THz observatory. Our results corroborate the simulated beam steering factors used to calculate the realignment corrections. With the unprecedented pointing accuracy at the high frequencies, our technique can significantly facilitate the use of lens-antenna, quasi-optical mixers for future focal-plane arrays, which is able to compete with traditional feedhorn-waveguide mixer arrays, operated typically below 1 THz, for astronomical instrumentation.
Combination of Misoprostol with Transcervical Foley’s Catheter Compared to Misoprostol Alone for Cervical Ripening at Term and Labour Induction in Tertiary Care Hospital: A Randomized Trial

Background: Induction of labour is a very common in obstetrics, for that both mechanical and pharmacological method used for induction. Mechanical Foley’s with misoprostol is an effective method to cut out course of labour in safe timely manner, for safe neonatal and maternal outcome. Aims and Objective: The aim of this study was to compare combination of transcervical Misoprostol with Foley’s catheter balloon to misoprostol alone for induction of labour and cervical ripening in uncomplicated pregnancy, with regards to safety and effectiveness. Result: A prospective, randomized controlled study was conducted on 220 term singleton women admitted in our hospital for induction of labour were randomly allocated to Group 1 (combination of Foley’s and misoprostol) and Group 2 means (misoprostol) each 110. Combination of Foley’s and vaginal misoprostol was much more effective in nulliparous female than multiparous women. Induction delivery interval was shorter in combination group;14.4±5.70 hours than misoprostol group; 17.1±5.62 hours; p value is 0.007. Conclusion: This study showed that the use of misoprostol with a trans cervical Foley’s is an effective method to shorten the course of labour compared with misoprostol alone. This study suggest that combination may be useful to achieve safe and timely delivery in unripe cervix.
System reliability analysis with spatial rainfall data: an example of rail network reliability subject to rainfall-induced landslides

This study concerns the susceptibility of part of the UK rail network to rainfall-induced landslides. A mathematical model is given for the failure of a series system, and a statistical model has been formulated for the joint distribution of rainfall at different points along the rail line. These have been used to investigate the response of embankment models along the rail line to current and future climate scenarios. It has been shown that embankment moisture profile at the end of the summer months has a critical effect on system stability, both in terms of expected failure timing, and probability of failure. Further, it is seen that with changing climate, the system stability will increase unless embankment material properties are degraded, while no change is seen in the contribution to failure of different parts of the rail line.
DOSE ASSESSMENT OF THE FINAL INVENTORIES IN CENTER SLIT TRENCHES ONE THROUGH FIVE

In response to a request from Solid Waste Management (SWM), this study evaluates the performance of waste disposed in Slit Trenches 1-5 by calculating exposure doses and concentrations. As of 8/19/2010, Slit Trenches 1-5 have been filled and are closed to future waste disposal in support of an ARRA-funded interim operational cover project. Slit Trenches 6 and 7 are currently in operation and are not addressed within this analysis. Their current inventory limits are based on the 2008 SA and are not being impacted by this study. This analysis considers the location and the timing of waste disposal in Slit Trenches 1-5 throughout their operational life. In addition, the following improvements to the modeling approach have been incorporated into this analysis: (1) Final waste inventories from WITS are used for the base case analysis where variance in the reported final disposal inventories is addressed through a sensitivity analysis; (2) Updated K{sub d} values are used; (3) Area percentages of non-crushable containers are used in the analysis to determine expected infiltration flows for cases that consider collapse of these containers; (4) An updated representation of ETF carbon column vessels disposed in SLIT3-Unit F is used. Preliminary analyses indicated a problem meetingmore » the groundwater beta-gamma dose limit because of high H-3 and I-129 release from the ETF vessels. The updated model uses results from a recent structural analysis of the ETF vessels indicating that water does not penetrate the vessels for about 130 years and that the vessels remain structurally intact throughout the 1130-year period of assessment; and (5) Operational covers are included with revised installation dates and sets of Slit Trenches that have a common cover. With the exception of the modeling enhancements noted above, the analysis follows the same methodology used in the 2008 PA (WSRC, 2008) and the 2008 SA (Collard and Hamm, 2008). Infiltration flows through the vadose zone are identical to the flows used in the 2008 PA, except for flows during the operational cover time period. The physical (i.e., non-geochemical) models of the vadose zone and aquifer are identical in most cases to the models used in the 2008 PA. However, the 2008 PA assumed a uniform distribution of waste within each Slit Trench (WITS Location) and assumed that the entire inventory of each trench was disposed of at the time the first Slit Trench was opened. The current analysis considers individual trench excavations (i.e., segments) and groups of segments (i.e., Inventory Groups also known as WITS Units) within Slit Trenches. Waste disposal is assumed to be spatially uniform in each Inventory Group and is distributed in time increments of six months or less between the time the Inventory Group was opened and closed. « less
Futures Markets

In the mid-1800s, Chicago was the transportation and distribution center for agriculture products. Farmers in the Midwest transported and sold their products to wholesalers and merchants in Chicago, who often would store and later transport the products by either rail or the Great Lakes to population centers in the East. Because of the seasonal nature of grains and other agriculture products and the lack of adequate storage facilities, farmers and merchants began to use forward contracts as a way of avoiding storage costs and pricing risk. These contracts were agreements in which two parties agreed to exchange commodities for cash at a future date, but with the terms and the price agreed upon in the present. An Ohio farmer in June might agree to sell his expected wheat harvest to a Chicago grain dealer in September at an agreed-upon price. This forward contract enabled both the farmer and the dealer to lock in the September wheat price in June. In 1848, the Chicago Board of Trade (CBT) was formed by a group of Chicago merchants to facilitate the trading of grain. This organization subsequently introduced the first standardized forward contract, called a “to-arrive” contract. Later, it established rules for trading the contracts and developed a system in which traders ensured their performance by depositing good-faith money to a third party. These actions made it possible for speculators as well as farmers and dealers who were hedging their positions to trade their forward contracts. By definition, futures are marketable forward contracts. Thus, the CBT evolved from a board offering forward contracts to the United States’ first organized exchange listing futures contracts—a futures exchange.
The impact of the SEDIBA project on the attitude of participating educators towards chemistry and chemistry teaching

Physical science is not a popular subject at school. This negative tendency can be observed in both educators and leamen. One of the main causes of this lack of popularity is embedded in the attitude towards chemistry and chemistry teaching. This negative attitude can be attributed to the following factors: Lack of teaching aids Visualisation Perception of science Single approach to science teaching Scientific concept knowledge Environmental influences. Most of these factors can be addressed by changing the attitude towards chemistry and approach to chemistry teaching of the educators. This study was aimed at probing into science educators' attitude towards chemistry and chemistry teaching. The empirical survey was conducted amongst a group of 37 science educators registered for an Advanced Certificate in Science (ACE) in the SEDIBA Project at the North West University, Potchefstroom Campus. The investigation was done by means of a pre-test and a post-test. The results of both the pre-test and post-test were used to analyse the educators' attitude towards chemistry and chemistry teaching. Some of the factors influencing the attitude of educators towards teaching science that were investigated were: Use of teaching aids Application of different approaches to science teaching Attitude towards science Results indicated that the above mentioned factors resulted in educators having a negative attitude towards chemistry and chemistry teaching prior to exposure to the SEDIBA pmject. The impact of the SEDIBA project was measured over a period of three months. Although there was not a big significant improvement over this short space of time on the attitude of participating educators, results based on other criteria showed that intervention by instruction over time resulted in the i n c ~ a s e of positive attitudes towards chemistry and chemistry teaching. This study indicates that a well-designed teacher program can change the attitude of educaton towards science.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE (CQ), SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE (SQ) AND INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS: THE CASE OF CULTURAL TOUR GUIDES

The present study aims to examine the relationship between spiritual intelligence (SQ) and cultural intelligence (CQ) and measure their impacts on interpersonal communication skills on cultural tour guides in a religious complex in Iran via structural equation modeling (SEM). The results of the survey show that there is a positive and significant relationship between SQ and CQ. Also, we found that CQ has a significant effect on interpersonal communication skills. The effect of SQ on communication skills was not supported in this study.
Evaluation of the role of whole body computed tomography in the management of minor trauma patients.

Aim : Whole body of computed tomography (WBCT) approach is increasingly being preferred by the clinicians over the traditional selected CT approach worldwide, not only for major trauma patients but even for minor trauma patients. Our aim was to determine the ratio of polytrauma patients in minor trauma patients imaged with WBCT and to determine demographical and clinical predictors of polytrauma. Material and Method : This retrospective-descriptive-study was conducted at the emergency department with patients older than 16 but had an injury severity scores of less than 16 and those who underwent WBCT trauma patients between January 2015 and December 2018. The presence of polytrauma, which defined presence of injury with an abbreviated injury scale score ≥2 according to tomography results in at least two body regions, was considered as the primary outcome of the study. Results : Total 3924 patients’ data were enrolled in the study. Only in 278 of all patients (7.1%) polytrauma was detected. After the multi-logistic regression analysis, fall from height (>3 meters), pedestrian struck, altered mental status (GCS <14), and male sex were found as significant predictor factors for presence of polytrauma. When created a model with these parameters, it was found that it had low diagnostic accuracy value as 0.6 (95%CI: 0.59 to 0.72). Conclusion : When considered only minor trauma patients with small polytrauma and mortality ratio, routine using of WBCT approach is not rational. The predictors found in our study can be used to develop a clinical decision rule in the future for minor trauma patients.
The effect of Diflubenzuron on Aphis fabae Scopoli and the vitality of their natural predator Coccinella septempunctat (L.)

The results of the study of integration between the insect antimoulting compounds like diflubenzuron and the ladybird Coccinella septempunctata (L.) to control insects from the Black bean aphid, Aphis fabae Scopoli (Hemiptera: Aphididae). The results showed a good effect against insects Black bean aphid, Aphis fabae Scopoli. The results also revealed the existence of variation in a predation efficiency of male and female according the treatment method and Diflubenzuron concentration, the highest mean of males predation efficiency reached 52.7 ±4.7 % and for females 55.8 ±4.3 % when treating the plant leaf by Diflubenzuron concentration 0.15% respectively. The results also showed a variation in the mean mortality percentage of Coccinella septempunctata male and female and after 5 days from the treatment, highest mortality percentage in male and female were 65.4 ±3.8, 62.5 ±5.3 % respectively, when spraying at concentration of 0.5% on plant leaf with both prey and predator.
Assessment of Ameliorative Effects of Zingiber Officinale and Nigella sativa on Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats

| The present study was aimed to elucidate the anti-diabetic effects of Zingiber officinale (ginger) and Nigella sativa (black seed) ethanolic extract on streptozotocin (STZ) nicotinamide (NA) induced diabetic rats and compared the extract efficacy with metformin, a known as antidiabetic drug. Fifty male albino rats of Wistar strain were randomly divided into five equal groups; the 1st group was kept as normal control, and 2nd to 5th groups were injected with STZ to induce diabetes. The 2nd group was left without treatment as positive diabetic control, while the 3rd to 5th groups were treated orally with metformin, ethanolic extract of ginger or N. sativa, respectively for 21 consecutive days. At the end of study, blood and pancreatic tissue sample were collected.The ethanol extract of either plant significantly improved the diabetic effects of STZ, specifically improved blood glucose level, serum fructosamine, and decreased serum insulin. Moreover, the changes in serum lipid profile, tissue antioxidants and various histopathological lesions in the pancreas caused by STZinduced diabetes were significantly reduced. Plants extract improves serum biochemical and histopathological adverse effects occurred by diabetes as compared with the reference drug, metformin.
The Canadian Handbook for Careers in Psychological Science

Despite psychology being one of the most popular undergraduate programs, students often report not knowing how training in psychology relates to careers. In this book, experts within many sub-disciplines across Canada provide insights and advice on just some of the many ways that training in psychological science can build expertise that can be applied in many careers across sectors.
COUPLED SLIDING AND TILTING OF GRAVITY RETAINING WALLS DURING EARTHQUAKES

This paper presents a model for evaluating the earthquake-induced permanent rotation and translation of a gravity retaining wall with dry and cohesionless backfill. The governing equations are derived from equilibrium and continuity condtions. Recommendations are made to estimate the amount of wall movement for a design earthquake that is characterized by its peak acceleration and peak velocity.
Physiological responses of Holstein calves to prolonged heat stress and dietary supplementation with a postbiotic from Aspergillus oryzae

Increased ambient temperature causes heat stress in mammals, which affects physiological and molecular functions. We have recently reported that the dietary administration of a postbiotic from Aspergillus oryzae (AO) improves tolerance to heat stress in fruit flies and cattle. Furthermore, heat-induced gut dysfunction and systemic inflammation have been ameliorated in part by nutritional interventions. The objective of this study was to characterize the phenotypic response of growing calves to long-term heat stress compared to thermoneutral ad libitum fed and thermoneutral feed-restricted counterparts and examining the physiologic alterations associated with the administration of the AO postbiotic to heat-stressed calves with emphasis on intestinal permeability. In this report, we expand previous work by first demonstrating that heat stress reduced partial energetic efficiency of growth in control (45%) but not in AO-fed calves (62%) compared to thermoneutral animals (66%). While heat stress increased 20% the permeability of the intestine, AO postbiotic and thermoneutral treatments did not affect this variable. In addition, AO postbiotic reduced fecal water content relative to thermoneutral and heat stress treatments. Heat stress increased plasma concentrations of serum amyloid A, haptoglobin and lipocalin-2, and administration of AO postbiotic did not ameliorate this effect. In summary, our findings indicated that heat stress led to reduced nutrient-use efficiency and increased systemic inflammation. Results suggest that the AO postbiotic improved energy-use efficiency, water absorption, and the intestinal permeability in heat stress-mediated increase in gut permeability but did not reduce heat stress-mediated rise in markers of systemic inflammation.
Surface Water Supplies and Health

Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs have long been important sources of drinking water. In the past, these sources were often heavily contaminated by sewage discharges and, unfortunately, were also important in the transmission of communicable diseases such as typhoid and cholera. With improvements in sewage disposal practices, development and protection of water sources, and water treatment, outbreaks of waterborne disease are less frequently reported, and drinking water becomes a less important route of transmission of communicable disease. In the United States, the incidence of waterborne disease is low but waterborne outbreaks continue to occur. Outbreak statistics are reported in this article, and information is presented on the causes of these outbreaks, especially in surface water systems.
An investigation of the variation of contact area with inflation pressure

This paper investigates the relationship between contact area phenomena and tyre inflation pressure. It aims to show that the engineering performance of a highway surface is not related merely to contact area but also to how contact pressure is distributed within this area. The assumption of an elliptical contact patch is simplistic. The examples shown in this paper illustrate that a surfacing material may be exposed to much greater stressing than previously assumed. This may lead to significant impairment of its performance with medium to long term implications for maintenance and repair. An introductory background to the modelling of interfacial contact patch stress is given. Two examples of how contact patch data can be measured are given. Both procedures use XSensor™ pressure mapping technology. The first deals with dynamic measurement of asphalt surfaces. The second example considers a simple static load on an ideal smooth surface to assess the effect of increasing tyre inflation pressure. Both examples show significant divergence from the assumed ellipsoid contact patch shape and uniform stressing distribution.
Analysis of the Effects of Non-Supine Sleeping Positions on the Stress, Strain, Deformation and Intraocular Pressure of the Human Eye

Title of thesis: ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF NON-SUPINE SLEEPING POSITIONS ON THE STRESS, STRAIN, DEFORMATION AND INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE OF THE HUMAN EYE Peter A. Volpe, Master of Science, 2014 Thesis directed by: Dr. Alison B. Flatau Department of Aerospace Engineering This thesis presents analytical models, finite element models and experimental data to investigate the response of the human eye to loads that can be experienced when in a non-supine sleeping position. The hypothesis being investigated is that non-supine sleeping positions can lead to stress, strain and deformation of the eye as well as changes in intraocular pressure (IOP) that may exacerbate vision loss in individuals who have glaucoma. To investigate the quasi-static changes in stress and internal pressure, a Fluid-Structure Interaction simulation was performed on an axisymmetrical model of an eye. Common Aerospace Engineering methods for analyzing pressure vessels and hyperelastic structural walls are applied to developing a suitable model. The quasi-static pressure increase was used in an iterative code to analyze changes in IOP over time. ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTS OF NON-SUPINE SLEEPING POSITIONS ON THE STRESS, STRAIN, DEFORMATION AND INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE OF THE HUMAN EYE
Engineering Students' Language Learning Strategies (LLS) and Their Motivation in Learning Speaking Skills

One of the most important skills for an individual to learn is speaking skills. In preparation to enter the job market, students should be able to communicate effectively. There is a need to identify the language learning strategies used by good learners in learning speaking skills. Therefore, the objective of this study is to investigate the language learning strategies (LLS) in learning speaking skills and the motivation level to learn speaking by the Semester 1 engineering Diploma students in a polytechnic in Sarawak. A quantitative research was carried out. The purposive sampling method was used in selecting the respondents. Based on the findings, metacognitive strategies were the most used LLS while social strategies were the least used LLS. Learners’ motivation level was average with low self-esteem as one of the factors that influenced the learning of speaking skills. More studies should be conducted to study the factors affecting the use of LLS among students for the exact purpose of understanding their way of learning a language. Students should also be aware of how to use LLS in learning speaking to develop their speaking abilities.