Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effect of modified atmosphere packaging on shelf life extension of French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris (L.)

In this study, three types of films (Polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), PD-961) were used with and without perforation for modified atmosphere packaging to extend the shelf life as well as maintain the physiological and biochemical property of French bean pods at ambient storage condition (25.7- 31.1 °C and 21-51% RH). The physiological parameters evaluated in this experiment were gas composition inside the bag, physiological loss in weight, surface color and firmness of pods. PD-961 (both perforated and non-perforated) had low PLW (< 1.5%) with compare to control (20.41%). PD-961 maintained the equilibrium between CO2 and O2 inside the package. l* value was minimum in the beans packed in non-perforated PE (48.42) . -a* values of beans were significantly lower in non-perforated PD-961 beans (-11.5) similarly b value was minimum in non-perforated PD-961 beans (25.16) means PD-961 plays a role to maximum retention of green color. PD-961 films had best effect on the firmness of pods throughout the storage. Due to physiological quality PD-961 films were more acceptable and it also retains the biochemical quality viz. protein content, total antioxidant capacity, total phenols and total chlorophyll content of beans.
Absence of cross-modality analogical transfer in perceptual
categorization

Analogical transfer has been previously reported to occur between rule-based, but not information-integration, perceptual category structures (Casale, Roeder, & Ashby, 2012). The current study investigated whether a similar pattern of results would be observed in cross-modality transfer. Participants were trained on either a rule-based structure, or an information-integration structure, using visual stimuli. They were then tested on auditory stimuli that had the same underlying abstract category structure. Transfer performance was assessed relative to a control group who did not receive training on the visual stimuli. No cross-modality transfer was found, irrespective of the category structure employed.
Relevance of Curriculum, Instruction, and Facilities to Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of Masters in Business Administration Program Graduates of Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology in the Philippines

corresponding author Type of Work: Peer Reviewed. DOI: http://dx.doi. org/10.21013/jmss.v16. n3.p6 How to cite this paper: CUYA, Thamar M. et al. (2020). Relevance of Curriculum, Instruction, and Facilities to Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of Masters in Business Administration Program Graduates of Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology in the Philippines. IRA-International Journal of Management & Social Sciences (ISSN 2455-2267), 16(3), 113-120. doi:http://dx.doi. org/10.21013/jmss.v16. n3.p6
Effect of Cyclopentolate Hydrochloride 1% on the Corneal Curvature of Different Refractive Status

The most significant refractive structure of the eye is the cornea, contributing about two-third of the eye refractive power. This study was carried out to determine the effect of 1% cyclopentolate hydrochloride on the corneal curvature of myopes, hyperopes and emmetropes. Retinoscopy and Subjective refraction were performed on the subjects who satisfied the inclusion criteria to determine their refractive status. The subjects were grouped into three groups of different refractive status: emmetropes, myopes and hyperopes. The corneal anterior curvature was measured monocularly using the Javal-Schiotz keratometer. One drop of 1% cyclopentolate hydrochloride was instilled on the subjects’ eye twice in 10 minutes interval and the anterior corneal curvature reading was repeated after 30, 60 and 90 minutes of instillation from the last drop. A total 124 subjects between 18 and 30 years were used for this study. Forty-two were emmetropes, 54 were myopes and 28 were hyperopes. Results showed that the mean radius of curvature among emmetropes was 8.22 before instillation, and became 8.22, 8.25 and 8.26 after 30, 60 and 90 minutes respectively. The mean corneal radius of curvature measurements among myopes was 7.90 before instillation, and became 7.91, 7.92 and 7.90 after 30, 60 and 90 minutes respectively. The mean corneal radius of curvature measurements before and after instillation of 1% cyclopentolate hydrochloride among hyperopes was 8.38 before instillation, and became 8.40, 8.40 and 8.38 after 30, 60 and 90 minutes respectively. The changes in the mean corneal curvature values were not statistically significant (P>0.05) among the emmetropes, myopes and hyperopes. Further research on age variationswith topical cycloplegics on corneal biometrics were recommended.
987): implications for the Pleistocene evolution of the Scoresby Sund Sector

11 The investigation of trough mouth fans (TMFs), important paleoclimatic archives at high12 latitude continental margins, has so far mainly been based on the integration of various types 13 of acoustic data supplemented with short sediments cores. In consequence, sedimentological 14 and chronological data about TMFs deposited prior to the Last Glacial Maximum remains 15 sparse. Here, we re-evaluate the upper part of ODP Site 987 drilled on the distal part of the 16 Scoresby Sund TMF on the east Greenland continental margin, monitoring the Scoresby Sund 17 sector of the Greenland Ice Sheet. Based on a more detailed sedimentological description than 18 previously available we find that lithological unit I deposited over the last ~2.14 Ma can be 19 divided into two parts, a lower part dominated by glacimarine and marine deposits included 20 some scattered, sandy turbidites and an upper part of debris flow deposits interbedded with 21 sandy turbidites. The transition between these parts occurred at about 0.99 Ma, i.e. at the same 22 time when the mode of ice-sheet variation changed globally, the average ice sheet size 23 increased significantly and the periodicity of ice-volume variation increased to approximately 24
FORECASTING SEVERE WEATHER ALONG THE MOGOLLON RIM CONVERGENCE ZONE

With the nation-wide deployment of the WSR88D Doppler radar, it has become apparent that there are many regions of the country with persistent, terrain-modified surface wind flows. The Flagstaff, Arizona, Doppler radar has been instrumental in documenting the presence of a persistent convergence zone located in the lee of the Mogollon Rim. The Rim is a crescent-shaped feature that arcs from the north-central part of Arizona southward through the Flagstaff area, thence eastward to the New Mexico border where it merges with the White Mountains (Fig. 1). Leeward of the higher terrain (typically 6500 to 8000 feet) of the Rim is the Little Colorado River (LCR) valley (generally 5000-5500 feet). This valley drains southeast to northwest from the higher mountain terrain along the Arizona–New Mexico border to the Colorado River in northern Arizona.
EFFECT EXTRACTION METHODS OF RICE BRAN PROTEIN ON THEIR FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES

This investigation was carried out to study the functional properties and amino acids compositions of rice bran protein isolate (RBPI) and rice bran protein concentrate (RBPC). The results indicate that (RBPI) had better water binding capacity, protein content and yield as compared to (RBPC), while oil binding capacity lower in (RBPI) than (RBPC). Nitrogen solubilities of (RBPI) were 52.3, 8.4, 63.5, 79.1, 83.7 and 81.5% at pH 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12, respectively. RBPI had better foaming and emulsifying properties than (RBPC). While, RBPI had similar foaming properties in comparison to egg white, but emulsifying properties of RBPI were lower than those of bovine serum albumin. The results of amino acid analysis showed that the relative content of cystine and methionine in RBPC were lower than that of RBPI and RBP, while leucine and phenylalanine were higher in RBPC . The computed protein efficiency ratio(C-PER) and biological value (B V) of RPBI were higher than those of RBPC and value of all samples were lower than that of standard casein protein. Obtained results indicate that the RBPC and RBPI have high qualities of both nutritional and functional properties and could be competitive proteins ingredients in food products.
Effect of integrated nutrient management on soil health, growth and yield of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

A field experiment was conducted during the rabi season 2019-20 to study integrated nutrient management in wheat at the Crop Research Farm of Soil Science Department, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj. The treatments were allocated in Randomized Complete Block Design having nine treatments with three replications. The treatment combination T9 [50% RDF + 10 t FYM ha-1 + 200 g Azotobacter 10 kg-1 seed] gave the best results with respect to growth and yield parameters, viz., plant height (89.70 cm), number of tillers (104.81), fresh weight (19.75 g), dry weight (7.27 g), test weight (59.20 g), biological yield (89.13 q ha-1) and grain yield (45.20 q ha-1). Combined use of inorganic fertilizers, organic manures and biofertilizers resulted in significant enrichment of soil fertility status. Nitrogen in combination with FYM and Azotobacter resulted in slight decrease in pH (7.3), electrical conductivity (0.19), organic carbon (0.56%) and available nitrogen (287.34 kg ha-1), phosphorus (29.27 kg ha-1) and potassium (169.53 kg ha-1) in the soil.
Musculoskeletal injuries and the effects on quality of life and social and emotional well-being in an Australian Aboriginal population

Background: Aboriginal Australians are very athletic, and this is evident with their participation at national and international sports and athletics. Studies have shown Aboriginal people have high prevalence of musculoskeletal injury. However no research has investigated the impact of musculoskeletal injury on weight gain, treatment, quality of life, and social and emotional wellbeing. Methods: A total of 193 Aboriginal community members volunteered to provide information via an Aboriginal Multiple Injury Questionnaire. Participants were asked to self-report if they previously or currently have ankle, knee or back injury. If they had a current ankle, knee or back injury, they were then asked the relevant questions about their injury. Results: Musculoskeletal injuries were highly prevalent, 60 (31%) had a current ankle injury, 52 (27%) indicated they had a current knee injury, and 87 (45%) had a current back injury. Participants rated their injury as painful, problematic, contributed to weight gain, and caused them to lose sleep, yet 70% (ankle), 63% (knee) and 48% (back) had no form of treatment for their injury. Quality of life questions were significantly moderately to strongly correlate with each other and with the social and emotional well-being measures.
Heart Failure Hospitalization with DPP-4 Inhibitors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Background: Heart failure hospitalization (hHF) with dipeptyl-dipeptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4Is) remains at the center stage since the publication of Saxagliptin Assessment of Vascular Outcomes Recorded in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus – Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (SAVOR-TIMI) in 2013 showing significant increase with saxagliptin, compared to placebo. This outcome led to additional label of hHF to both saxagliptin and alogliptin in April 2016 and eventual labelling of hHF to all the four approved DPP-4Is in United States in August 2017, by US Food Drug Administration. To note, neither Trial Evaluating Cardiovascular Outcomes with Sitagliptin (TECOS), nor Cardiovascular and Renal Microvascular Outcome Study with Linagliptin (CARMELINA), showed any signals of hHF with these two agents. These developments have seriously generated an uncertainty among clinicians with regards to hHF effect of DPP-4Is in type 2 diabetic patients with high risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease. Aims and Objectives: We systematically searched the database of PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central library, ClinicalTrials.gov, and International conference presentation from the inception up to October 25, 2018 using MeSH and specific key words. We retrieved all those studies that explicitly looked for hHF as a prespecified end point and were conducted for ≥52 weeks. Subsequently, we conducted the meta-analysis using comprehensive meta-analysis software Version 3, using different sensitivity analysis to study the effect of DPP-4Is on hHF in both dedicated CV outcome trials as well as randomized controlled trials. Results: The meta-analysis of four exclusive dedicated CV outcome trials (N = 43,522) did not find significant increase in hHF with DPP-4 inhibitors (Fixed model Relative Risk [RR] 1.06; 95% Confidence Interval [CI], 0.96-1.17; P = 0.25; I2: 53.95%, tau2: 0.012, P = 0.089). Meta-analysis of all randomized controlled trials that explicitly looked for hHF for ≥52 weeks (N = 48,199) also did not show any significant increase in hHF (fixed model peto odds ratio 1.05; 95% CI 0.95–1.15, P = 0.36; I2: 43.74%, tau2: 0.016, P = 0.10). Conclusions: This meta-analysis suggests no significant increase in hHF with DPP-4 inhibitors, although a nonsignificant heterogeneity across the trials might limit this observation.
Manifestation of Idiosyncratic Rater Effect in Employee Performance Appraisal

Performance appraisal is the bedrock of talent management and has received much attention from scholars and researchers alike in their pursuit to develop accurate, objective, and robust Performance Management Systems (PMS). Through survey questionnaire the present study examines the prevalence of idiosyncratic rater biases on the performance appraisal systems and evaluates the measure of its impact. The correlations between the personality traits and the similarities of the raters’ workplace characteristics with the raters’ performance ratings are also determined. The study has provided empirical evidence of the manifestation of idiosyncratic rater bias in the company under study. The idiosyncratic rater tendencies showed a significant impact on performance ratings. It was seen that about one-third of the variations in the ratings were resultant of the idiosyncratic factors, such as similarities in the personality traits and workplace identities. It is also found that there exists a positive correlation between the similarities in the identities, as well as the personality traits of the raters and the ratees, and the way the rating awarded by the rater.
Impacts of different pig slurry application methods on soil quality indicators in a maize-soybean cropping sequence in the Sub-humid Pampas of Argentina

Purpose In Argentina, pig slurry (PS) is spread in surface with N losses in ammonia form. Different methods to decrease these emissions are available, but there is poor information about their impacts on the soil-plant system. The objective of this study was to compare the effects of different PS application methods on the soil quality in a maize-soybean cropping sequence. Methods PS application methods were evaluated: acidified (AS), incorporated (IS), surface (SS), mineral fertilization (MF) and control (C). The experimental design was arranged in a randomized block with three replicates. Chemical parameters and microbiological parameters were determined. Also, grain yields and N uptake were measured. Results IS caused increases in anaerobic nitrogen and basal respiration of soil on soybean. Treatments with PS and/or FM showed lower values in pH than C in both crops, and higher electrical conductivity only in maize. SS treatment showed higher Pe on soybean, indicating a maintenance of the P levels with respect to those in MF and C. The concentration of NO3- increased with MF in both crops. In maize, MF presented similar concentrations to AS and SS. IS increased grain yields of maize by 16 %, whereas SS and AS increased yields of soybean by 112% and 79%, respectively, compared to C. Conclusions The different PS application methods had similar effects on most of the indicators of soil quality. In maize, IS and AS were more efficient in retaining N within the soil-plant system, whereas, in soybean, the SS led to higher yields.
A new species of Ersilia (Caenogastropoda, Eulimidae) from the Plio-Pleistocene of the central Mediterranean area

A new species of the genus Ersilia Monterosato, 1872 (Caenogastropoda, Eulimidae), E. aliceae n. sp. , is described from the Pliocene (Lazio, Central Italy) and Pleistocene (W Sicily, Italy and NW Peloponnesus, Greece) of the central Mediterranean area. This is the first finding of the genus Ersilia for the Plio-Pleistocene. It is compared with the living E. mediterranea (Monterosato, 1869) and E. stancyki Warén, 1980, and with the fossil E. oligocaenica Lozouet, 1999. E. aliceae n. sp. closely resembles E. mediterranea, from which it mainly differs by having less numerous spiral lines and rounded teeth on the outer lip. Furthermore, E. aliceae n. sp. has a multispiral protoconch suggesting a planktotrophic larval development, while E. mediterranea has a paucispiral protoconch suggesting a non-planktotrophic development. RIASSUNTO Viene descritta una nuova specie fossile del genere Ersilia Monterosato, 1872 (Caenogastropoda, Eulimidae), E. aliceae n. sp. , ritrovata nel Pliocene dell'Italia centrale (Magliano Sabina, Roma) e nel Pleistocene siciliano (Monte Serro, Sicilia occidentale) e greco (Killini, Peloponneso nord-occidentale). Si tratta della seconda specie fossile nota per il genere Ersilia, conosciuto dall’Oligocene superiore con la specie E. oligocaenica Lozouet, 1999, e della prima segnalazione nel Plio-Pleistocene. La specie è morfologicamente affine all’unico rappresentante vivente segnalato in Mediterraneo, E. mediterranea (Monterosato, 1869), dal quale differisce per avere linee spirali più incise e meno numerose (5-7 contro le 10-15 della specie vivente) e per la presenza di piccoli denti tubercoliformi sul labbro esterno. Inoltre, le protoconche delle due specie, multispiralata nella specie fossile (2.2-2.5 giri, altezza 260-315 μm, larghezza 220-250 μm, diametro del nucleo 40-50 μm) e paucispiralata in quella vivente (1.3-1.5 giri, altezza 210-220 μm, larghezza 250-280 μm, diametro del nucleo 70-75 μm), indicherebbero uno sviluppo larvale differente: planctotrofico in E. aliceae n. sp. e nonplanctotrofico in E. mediterranea. E. aliceae n. sp. viene confrontata anche con la specie atlantica E. stancyki Warén, 1980 e con quella fossile E. oligocaenica. V. GARILLI, Via Alla Falconara, 34 90136 Palermo, e-mail: nenti@tiscalinet.it
The two-layer conceptual model of hard-rock aquifers: validation with a deterministic hydrogeological model Le modèle conceptuel bicouche des aquifères de socle : validation avec un modèle hydrogéologique déterministe

Hard-Rock (HR) aquifers have long been considered as two-layer systems, with a mostly capacitive layer just below the surface, the weathered layer, and a mostly transmissive layer underneath, the fissured layer, both belonging to the HR weathering profile. Although this hydrogeological conceptual model now gathers a large consensus in the scientific community (Lenck, 1977 ; Rushton, 1986 ; Detay et al., 1989 ; Howard and Karundu, 1992 ; Maréchal et al., 2004 ; Dewandel et al., 2006 ; Lachassagne et al., 2011), it is difficult to prove that it can be efficient in terms of deterministic modeling, especially with an equivalent porous medium model for the fissured aquifer (Gupta et al., 1985 ; Engerrand, 2002), which would not be the first choice for “fractured aquifers” (Cacas et al., 1990 ; Banwart et al., 1994 ; Le Borgne et al., 2004 ; Ahmed et al., 2008). To our knowledge, these models always consider only one layer for simplicity reasons and it has never been demonstrated that a two-layer model can be more efficient than a single-layer one. Consequently, the objectives of this presentation are to present a new methodology developed for the calibration of such a two-layer finite-difference hydrogeological model and to show that it enables to identify and efficiently calibrate, in transient state, the hydrodynamic parameters of each of the two layers.
Inhibitory effects of ethanolic extract of two Iranian pomegranates peel cultivars on Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella typhimurium

In last decades, the antibiotic resistance is considered one of the essential problems. Therefore, uses of waste agricultural products such as pomegranate peel have drawn attention to be used as an effective preservative in food industry. Ethanolic extract of pomegranate peels (Naderi and Mallas) were prepared. Then, the antibacterial effects on two foodborne pathogens (Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella typhimurium) in meat broth and TSB media at two temperatures levels (4 °C and 15 °C) during storage were investigated. The Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) values of Naderi and Mallas cultivar for Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella typhimurium were measured 15.62 and 62.5 mg/ml, and 19.5 and 64.5 mg/ml respectively. The Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) of Naderi and Mallas cultivar were evaluated 125 and 130 mg/ml for both bacteria. All concentration of Mallas and Naderi Pomegranate Peel Extract (PPE) in meat broth at 4 °C and 15°C inhibited Staphylococcus aureus growth. It was reported that PPE was less effective in decreasing the S. typhimurium growth compared to the S. aureus. Naderi cultivar showed better effects on bacterial inhibition in compared to Mallas cultivar. According to achieved results, it could be suggested to use the ethanolic extract of pomegranate peel as a useful preservative against foodborne bacteria in the food processing industry.
Free amino acid regulation in fronds and roots of two Pteris cretica L. ferns under arsenic stress

In the present study, free amino acid (AA) regulation in the arsenic (As) hyperaccumulating ferns was evaluated in a pot experiment to determine the relationship between As stress and the characteristic change in metabolism of AAs. The ferns Pteris cretica cv. Albo-lineata (Pc-Al) and cv. Parkerii (Pc-Pa) were exposed to As treatments at 0, 20, 100, and 250 mg As/kg for 90 days. Greater As content, as well as higher biomass production, were identified in Pc-Al compared with Pc-Pa. Ferns showed changes in the stress metabolism of free AA homeostasis. These results indicate a disturbance in nitrogen metabolism and depletion of pool assimilated carbon metabolism. In the fronds and roots, Pc-Pa accumulated higher amounts of free AAs than Pc-Al. The total free AA content, as well as the ratio of the main AA family pathway (glutamate family), were increased by the accumulation of toxic As in the ferns. Results suggest that Pc-Al tolerates higher As doses better due to changes in AA biosynthesis; however, at higher As doses, Pc-Pa upregulated AA biosynthesis due to As toxicity. The most abundant free AAs of ferns was glutamine, which was enhanced by As. Furthermore, the ratios of selected individual free AAs revealed a characteristic phenotype difference between ferns.