Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
The role of L-glutamate in neuromuscular transmission in some molluscs

L-glutamate is shown to have excitatory effects on muscles of the lamellibranch, Pecten and of several cephalopods. These effects are reversibly blocked by known glutamate antagonists. In Pecten intracellular electrical recording revealed a similarity between the effects of topically applied glutamate and nerve stimulation.
Morphology of labeled afferent fibers in the guinea pig cochlea

Cochlear afferent and efferent fibers in the guinea pig were labeled by focal extracellular injections of horseradish peroxidase into the spiral ganglion of the basal turn. The morphology and pattern of termination of these fibers were studied by light microscopy. Fibers labeled by injections into the peripheral side of the ganglion could be grouped on the basis of their courses and terminations in the cochlea into two classes of afferent fibers, two classes of efferent (olivocochlear) fibers, and other presumably autonomic fibers. This paper describes the characteristics of labeled afferent fibers and their parent ganglion cells.
Effect of Pre-Storage Heating of Late Dekalb Breeder's Eggs, Breeder Age and Storage Time on Egg Weight Loss, Hatchability and Chick Quality

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of pre-storage heating, hen age and storage period on the hatchability, embryonic mortality, egg weight loss and chick quality of DeKalb breeder's eggs. A total of 810 fertile eggs were randomly selected and allocated into three groups (270 eggs each). Each group was distributed in a 3 x 3 x 3 factorial arrangement in a complete randomized design with three pre-storage heating durations (0, 3 and 6 h), age (75, 80, and 85 weeks) and three storage periods (4, 9 and 14 days). Each treatment was replicated three times with 10 eggs each. Eggs were weighed before heating, incubation and transfer to the hatcher to estimate the egg weight loss. Fertility and hatchability and embryonic mortality were recorded. All hatched chicks were weighed and graded. Results indicated that pre-storage heating eggs for six hours significantly improved the hatchability and chick quality. Pre-storage heating of eggs for three hours, 75-weeks-old breeders, and eggs stored for 4 days significantly improved the chick yield. The lowest embryonic mortality values were observed with75 weeks old breeders and eggs stored for 4 days. The best hatchability and chick quality percentages were recorded with75 weeks of age breeders. In conclusion, pre-storage heating of breeder's eggs for six hours at 37.5°C and 53% RH and storage period of 4 to 9 days could be used to improve hatchability, decrease the embryonic mortality and increase the number of saleable first-grade chicks.
Pengaruh explanation video terhadap pengetahuan dan kepatuhan konsumsi tablet tambah darah di SMPN 65 Jakarta Utara

Latar belakang: Hasil penjaringan kesehatan tahun 2018 dilakukan pihak UKS SMPN 65 Jakarta Utara, diketahui 2.6% siswi kelas VII terduga anemia dan Tahun 2019 tahun ajaran baru kelas VII sebanyak 9.6% memiliki riwayat anemia. Tujuan penelitian untuk menganalisis Pengaruh Explanation Video dalam Pencegahan Anemia Remaja Putri Terhadap Pengetahuan dan Kepatuhan Konsumsi Tablet Tambah Darah di SMPN 65 Jakarta Utara. Penelitian dilakukan selama satu bulan, pada11 Desember 2019-10 Januari 2020. Metode: Desain penelitian ini adalah Quasi Eksperimen . Rancangan penelitian ini adalah pretest-posttest control group . Total populasi 380 siswi, total sampel 215 siswi. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan teknik sampling non probalitias. Hasil: Analisis Uji Wilcoxon Signed Rank terdapat perbedaan tingkat pengetahuan dan kepatuhan konsumsi tablet tambah darah pada kelompok intervensi (p≤0,0001). Kelompok control sebelum dan sesudah intervensi tidak terdapat perbedaan tingkat pengetahuan dan kepatuhan konsumsi tablet tambah darah pada kelompok kontrol (p > 0,083). Kesimpulan: Ada pengaruh media explanation video dalam pencegahan anemia remaja putri terhadap pengetahuan dan kepatuhan konsumsi Tablet Tambah Darah di SMPN 65 Jakarta Utara. Background The results of health screening in 2018 conducted jointly with school public health of SMPN 65 North Jakarta, 2.6% of VII grade students were suspected of being anemia and the results of health screening in 2019 of the new academic year class VII were 9.6% who had a history of anemia. The purpose is to analyze the effects of explanation videoin prevention adolescent girls anemia on knowledge and compliance the consumption of iron supplement at sman 65 north jakarta. this research was conducted for one month, from 11 December 2019 to10 January 2020. Method The design on the research is Quasi Experiment. This research design is control grupwith a pretest and posttest. A total 380 students, a total sample of 215 students. Result Analysis of the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test p≤0.05. There were differences in the level of knowledge and compliance to the consumption of iron supplement in the intervention group (p ≤0,001). Control group before and after the intervention, there was in no difference in the level of knowledge and compliance the consumption of iron supplement in the control group (p> 0,083). Conclution There was an effects of health promotion with explanation video media in prevention anemiaadolescent girlson knowledge and compliance the consumption of iron supplement at SMPN 65 North Jakarta.
Enhanced infection of an entomopoxvirus in larvae of the armyworm, Pseudaletia separata (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), by a granulovirus

To determine the interaction of Pseudaletia unipuncta granulovirus and Pseudaletia separata entomopoxvirus, larvae of the armyworm, P. separata, were perorally administered graded doses of entomopoxvirus occlusion bodies, spheroids, in the presence or absence of granulovirus occlusion bodies, capsules. The presence of capsules in the inocula enhanced entomopoxvirus infection. In doubly infected larvae, the inclusion bodies and virions of the two viruses coexisted in the same fatbody but never occurred in the same cells. The granulovirus appeared to facilitate entomopoxvirus infection at the organismal level, although the two viruses interfered with each other at the cellular level.
Cause-Related Marketing Influence on Consumer Loyalty in a Medium-Sized City

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of the performance of a cause-related marketing action on consumer loyalty by a company. In addition, the study explores the moderating effect of the publicizing medium. The proposed theoretical model was tested based on data gathered from a face-to-face questionnaire completed by 421 respondents living in a medium-sized city. The results validated the proposed model and showed that the functional and image fit between social actions and companies are key antecedents of perceived corporate ability (CA) and company credibility. It was shown that CA directly influences customer satisfaction, that credibility indirectly influences customer satisfaction through perceived corporate social responsibility, and that satisfaction directly and positively impacts customer loyalty. Moreover, the influence of functional and image fit in the model were shown to be moderated by the type of publicizing medium. Specifically, the effect of functional fit on corporate ability is greater for traditional media (TM) than for social media (SM). On the other hand, the effect of image fit on corporate ability is greater for SM than for TM. The theoretical and practical implications of these results are discussed.
SIZE AT MATURITY AND OVIGEROUS PERIOD OF THE PINK SHRIMP PARAPENAEUS LONGIROSTRIS (LUCAS, 1846) IN TUNISIA

[The reproductive cycle of the population of Parapenaeus longirostris from the northern region of Tunisia was followed during an 18 month period. The development of the ovaries related to size was treated with a logistic function. The cephalothoracic length corresponding to 50% of the mature females is 20.1 mm (19.9 to 20.4 mm), which could indicate that this species reproduces before the end of its first year of age. The monthly trend in the maturation index (IM = ovary weight/cephalothorax length) indicates that P.longirostris reproduces all year long, which seems to be usual for this species, with a peak in June-July and a minimum in winter. Le cycle reproductif de la population de crevette Parapenaeus longirostris de la region septentrionale de la Tunisie a ete suivi durant une periode de 18 mois. L'evolution des stades de developpement des ovaires en fonction de la taille a ete ajuste selon une fonction logistique. La longueur du cephalothorax correspondant a 50% des femelles matures est de 20,1 mm (19,9 a 20,4 mm), ce qui indiquerait que P.longirostris se reproduit avant la fin de sa premiere annee. Le suivi mensuel d'un indice de maturation (IM = poids de l'ovaire/longueur cephalothoracique) montre que cette crevette peut se reproduire toute l'annee, ce qui semble etre general pour l'espece, avec un maximum au cours des mois de juin et juillet et un minimum en hiver. , The reproductive cycle of the population of Parapenaeus longirostris from the northern region of Tunisia was followed during an 18 month period. The development of the ovaries related to size was treated with a logistic function. The cephalothoracic length corresponding to 50% of the mature females is 20.1 mm (19.9 to 20.4 mm), which could indicate that this species reproduces before the end of its first year of age. The monthly trend in the maturation index (IM = ovary weight/cephalothorax length) indicates that P.longirostris reproduces all year long, which seems to be usual for this species, with a peak in June-July and a minimum in winter. Le cycle reproductif de la population de crevette Parapenaeus longirostris de la region septentrionale de la Tunisie a ete suivi durant une periode de 18 mois. L'evolution des stades de developpement des ovaires en fonction de la taille a ete ajuste selon une fonction logistique. La longueur du cephalothorax correspondant a 50% des femelles matures est de 20,1 mm (19,9 a 20,4 mm), ce qui indiquerait que P.longirostris se reproduit avant la fin de sa premiere annee. Le suivi mensuel d'un indice de maturation (IM = poids de l'ovaire/longueur cephalothoracique) montre que cette crevette peut se reproduire toute l'annee, ce qui semble etre general pour l'espece, avec un maximum au cours des mois de juin et juillet et un minimum en hiver. ]
Adubação nitrogenada do feijoeiro, em plantio e cobertura, em plantio direto e convencional

Com o objetivo de avaliar, a campo, a resposta do feijoeiro a doses de nitrogenio por ocasiao da semeadura e em cobertura, foram conduzidos dois experimentos (plantio direto e convencional), na safra das aguas 2004/05. O delineamento estatistico foi em blocos casualizados com tres repeticoes e esquema fatorial 4x4, envolvendo 4 doses de N no plantio (0, 40, 80 e 120 kg.ha-1) e 4 doses de N em cobertura (0, 40, 80 e 120 kg.ha-1), aos 20 DAE. Cada parcela foi constituida por quatro linhas de 5 m de comprimento, espacamento de 0,5 m e densidade de 16 sementes.m-1. Foram avaliados os estandes inicial e final e o rendimento de graos. Em ambos os sistemas de plantio, o incremento do fertilizante nitrogenado de plantio reduziu o estande de plantas. De maneira geral, no plantio direto, a resposta a aplicacao de N no plantio foi quadratica e a dose correspondente a maxima produtividade variou com as doses de cobertura. No plantio convencional, essa resposta foi linear decrescente, em razao do maior efeito de N de plantio sobre o estande. A resposta a aplicacao de N em cobertura foi quadratica, em ambos os sistemas de plantio e as maiores respostas do rendimento de graos foram observadas com o emprego da dose de 40 kg.ha-1 de N no plantio.
miR-208b-5p inhibits invasion of non-small cell lung cancer through the STAT3 pathway by targeting interleukin-9

Previous studies reported a dysregulation of micro (mi)R-208b-5p expression level in various types of human cancer; however, the role of miR-208-5p in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains unclear. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine whether miR-208b-5p could regulate NSCLC progression. A total of 62 pairs of primary tumor and adjacent normal tissues were collected from patients with NSCLC. miR-208b-5p expression level was determined by reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction. Furthermore, miR-208b-5p mimics was transfected into NSCLC A549 and H1299 cells in order to upregulate miR-208b-5p expression. Dual-luciferase reporter assay was utilized to investigate the associations between miR-208b-5p and IL9 mRNA. The results demonstrated that miR-208b-5p expression decreased in NSCLC tissues and cell lines. Furthermore, miR-208b-5p overexpression inhibited A549 and H1299 cell proliferation and invasiveness. miR-208b-5p was demonstrated to bind directly to the 3′ untranslated region of interleukin-9 (IL-9) and therefore decreased its expression. In the NSCLC-derived cell lines, miR-208b-5p inactivated IL-9/signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) signaling pathway. Furthermore, enhanced IL-9 level decreased the miR-208b-5p-mediated suppression of epithelial-mesenchymal transition in NSCLC cells by inactivating the STAT3 signaling pathway. In conclusion, the findings from this study demonstrated that miR-208b-5p inhibited migration and invasion of NSCLC cells. The anti-tumor activity of miR-208b-5p may be mediated by IL-9 and STAT-3 pathway.
QTL Mapping in Tropical Maize: III. Genomic Regions for Resistance to Diatraea spp. and Associated Traits in Two RIL Populations

The southwestern corn borer (SWCB, Diatraea grandiosella Dyar) and sugarcane borer (SCB, Diatraea saccharalis Fabricius) are two related insect species that cause serious damage in maize production in subtropical and tropical regions of Central and Latin America. We analyzed quantitative trait loci (QTL) involved in resistance to the first generation of both borer species in two recombinant inbred line (RIL) populations from crosses CML131 (susceptible) × CML67 (resistant) and Ki3 (susceptible) × CML139 (resistant). Resistance was evaluated as leaf feeding damage (LFD) in replicated field trials across several environments under artificial infestation. Leaf protein concentration and leaf toughness were evaluated in one environment as putative components of resistance. The method of composite interval mapping was employed for QTL detection with RFLP linkage maps derived for each population of RIL. Estimates of the genotypic and genotype × environment interaction variances for SWCB LFD and SCB LFD were highly significant in both populations. Heritabilities ranged from 0.50 to 0.75. In Population CML131 × CML67, nine and eight mostly identical QTL were found for SWCB LFD and SCB LFD, respectively, explaining about 52% of the phenotypic variance () for each trait. In Population Ki3 × CML139, five QTL for SWCB LFD were detected, explaining 35.5% of . Several of these QTL were found in regions containing QTL for leaf protein concentration or leaf toughness. A low number of QTL in common between the two RIL populations and between RIL and corresponding populations of F2:3 indicated that the detection of QTL depended highly on the germplasm and population type. Consequently, chances of successful application of marker-based selection (MBS) for corn borer resistance are reduced when QTL are not identified in the germplasm in which the final selection will be carried out.
Performance management and teacher performance: the role of affective organizational commitment and exhaustion

Abstract Performance management is an ongoing process that intends to facilitate employee performance. There are concerns that this may lead to negative employee experiences. In education, an effectively operating performance management process is crucial, considering the challenging and demanding nature of the teaching profession. Drawing on social exchange theory and the job demands-resources model, we propose that when teachers perceive performance management as a process that adheres to the principles of a so-called strong HRM system (i.e. one that communicates distinctively, consistently and reaches high levels of consensus), they will feel more appreciated, valued and energized, as signaled by higher levels of affective organizational commitment and less exhaustion. We hypothesize that, in turn, these outcomes improve teacher performance. We collected data from 458 Flemish teachers and matched these with performance ratings provided by school principals. The results show that the perceived strength of a performance management process relates negatively to teacher exhaustion while relating positively to their performance. Moreover, the relationship between perceived performance management process strength and teacher performance appeared to be indirect, operating primarily through affective organizational commitment. We discuss several theoretical and practical implications.
Cryosurvival of goldfish embryo after subzero freezing

La toxicite des cryoprotecteurs, le DMSO et le glycerol, a 10, 12 et 15 % ont ete testes sur des embryons de poisson rouge, aux stades de developpement suivants: pre-morula, formation des somites, vesicule optique, formation du cœur, et pigmentation. Le taux de survie est de 50 % pour des tests de chocs thermiques froids, de 24 a 4°C, au regime de −1°C par minute. Seuls, les embryons au stade de formation cardiaque, cryoconserve au moyen du DMSO a 12 % presenterent 60 % et 35 % d'eclosion. Des groupes d'embryons de ce stade resisterent a des tests de temperatures de congelation, de −15, −25 et −35°C. Leur taux de survie a ete de 30, 5 et 2 %, et leur taux d'eclosion de 12, 3 et 1 % respectivement
Volume de madeira e concentração foliar de nutrientes em parcelas experimentais de Eucalyptus grandis fertilizadas com lodos de esgoto úmido e seco

In Brazil, several municipalities are building waste treatment plants and in the future thousands of tons of sewage sludge will be generated. Sewage sludge is the waste left over after wastewater treatment and its disposal needs to be well planned, considering sanitary, environmental, economic and social implications. Sewage sludge (biosolids) is high in organic content and plant nutrient and could be applied as fertilizer in forest plantations. The aim of this research, conducted at the Experimental Station of Itatinga (University of Sao Paulo) was to evaluate the effects of increasing doses (10, 20 and 30 tons ha-1) of wet and dry biosolids(pellets), complemented with K and B, and applied to planting rows in experimental Eucalyptus grandis plots 1.5 years after seedling plantation. Trunk volume increased significantly regarding the eucalypt trees that received wet and dry sewage sludge, compared to the control treatment (no fertilization), and a similar growth of eucalypt trees that received full mineral fertilization. Regarding mineral nutrition, a positive correlation was observed between doses of biosolids and P, Ca, and Zn concentrations in the leaves, but a negative effect for Mn and biosolid dose. The foliar concentration of all the nutrients in the biosolid-treated eucalypt trees remained within the limits observed in commercial plantations, with no signs of nutritional imbalance.
Relationships between crown condition, tree nutrition and soil properties in the coastal Picea abies forests (Western Finland)

The state of health of 30 Norway spruce (Picea abies L. Karst.) stands located on the uplifting coast of western Finland was examined in 1992. Relationships between crown condition, elemental concentrations of the needles, organic layer properties and soil type were studied using sitewise data. The site scores along the first axis of the Principal Component Analysis for certain needle and organic layer variables were used as the site fertility index. The spruces in the study area showed a higher level of defoliation and this occurred in younger stands than elsewhere in southern Finland. Defoliation and discoloration correlated positively with stand age, and negatively with the site fertility index. Low N and Cu concentrations of the needles were found in older stands where spruces were highly defoliated and discolored. Boron concentrations of the needles were highest in these stands. Total N of organic layer and extractable S concentrations were negatively correlated with stand age, defoliation and discol.
A Dry Mechanical Method for Concentrating the Lignan Secoisolariciresinol Diglucoside in Flaxseed

Abstract A dry mechanical process was evaluated for obtaining a hull-rich fraction from flaxseed. Flaxseed hulls (seed coats) are an excellent source of secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG), a lignan with potential functional food applications, but flaxseed hulls adhere tightly to the embryo, making separation difficult. A Comitrol processor was used to mill the seed, followed by sieving and aspiration to obtain a hull-rich fraction from Neche and Omega flaxseed cultivars. As a result, the content of secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (nonfat, dry basis) increased from 12.9 and 14.3 g/kg in whole Neche and Omega seed, respectively, to 27.6 and 23.8 g/kg (weighted averages) in the hull-rich fractions. The significant (P
Quantification of Erosion in Selected Catchment Areas of the Ruzizi River (DRC) Using the (R)USLE Model

Inappropriate land management leads to soil loss with destruction of the land’s resource and sediment input into the receiving river. Part of the sediment budget of a catchment is the estimation of soil loss. In the Ruzizi catchment in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), only limited research has been conducted on soil loss mainly dealing with local observations on geomorphological forms or river load measurements; a regional quantification of soil loss is missing so far. Such quantifications can be calculated using the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE). It is composed of four factors: precipitation (R), soil (K), topography (LS), and vegetation cover (C). The factors can be calculated in different ways according to the characteristics of the study area. In this paper, different approaches for calculating the single factors are reviewed and validated with field work in two sub-catchments of Ruzizi River supplying the water for the reservoirs of Ruzizi I and II hydroelectric dams. It became obvious that the (R)USLE model provides the best results with revised R and LS factors. C factor calculations required to conduct a supervised classification using the Maximum Likelihood Procedure. Different C factor values were assigned to the land cover classes. The calculations resulted in a soil loss rate for the predominantly occurring Ferralsols and Leptosols of around 576 kt/yr in both catchments, when 2016 landcover and precipitation are used. This represents an area-normalized value of 40.4 t/ha/yr for Ruzizi I and 50.5 t/ha/yr for Ruzizi II due to different landcover in the two sub-catchments. The mean value for the whole study area is 47.8 t/ha/yr or even 27.1 t/ha/yr when considering land management techniques like terracing on the slopes (P factor). This work has shown that the (R)USLE model can serve as an easy to handle tool for soil loss quantification when comprehensive field work results are sparse. The model can be implemented in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with free data; hence, a validation is crucial. It becomes apparent that the use of high resolution Sentinel 2a MSI data as the basis for C factor calculations is an appropriate method for considering heterogeneous Land Use Land Cover (LULC) patterns. To transfer the approach to other regions, the calculation of factor R needs to be modified.