Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Estimation of Intra-Cultivar Diversity in Dashehari Mango (Mangifera indica L.) through Stone and Kernel Parameters

Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is one of the choicest and admired fruit crops of the tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Its significance can easily be recognized by the fact that it is known as ‘King of Fruits’. Utilization of germplasm with distinctive characteristics in breeding programmes desires precise information to develop new cultivars (Vasugi et al., 2012). India is the centre of origin for cultivated mango and is distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. Mango has been cultivated in India for more than 4000 species having chromosome number 2n=40 (Mukherjee, 1950). It is a highly cross-pollinated and heterozygous plant whose performance varies with the climate which resulted in a high level of genetic diversity. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 9 Number 5 (2020) Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas. com
Demonstration of GaN Betavoltaics based on p-n junction

Betavoltaics based on radioisotope can directly convert the power of nuclear radiation into electric power. Betavoltaic battery is a promising as micro-scale power sources used in biomedical devices, military applications, wireless networks, and sensors in harsh environment, due to a small volume, high energy density, long lifetime, and insensitivity to environment. Gallium nitride (GaN), as a wide-band gap (Eg = 3.4 eV) semiconductor material, is promising candidate for betavoltaic battery, compared to Siand SiC-based betavoltaic batteries, because not only the power conversion efficiency of betavoltaic can be increased by increasing the band gap energy, but also the radiation resistance from radioisotope is higher [1]. Several groups reported the experimental results of GaN-based betavoltaic batteries [3-5], however, the reported power conversion efficiencies are discrepant with the theoretical values [6]. This may be due to an inadequate design of epitaxial and device structures for GaN-based betavoltaics. In our previous work [1-2], we designed and grown the p-n junction based epitaxial structures. In addition, GaN-based p-(i)-n diodes were fabricated on epitaxial structures and current-voltage (I-V) characteristic was confirmed. In this work, we demonstrated GaN betavoltaics based on p-n junction by confirming the output power characteristics using electron beam (e-beam) irradiation. The TCAD simulation for the fabricated device structures was performed to support the experimental results.
Optimization of Incorporation Conditions of Renealmia battenbergiana Extract in Refined Bleached Deodorized (RBD) Palm Olein

Incorporation of R. battenbergiana extract in refined bleached deodorized (RBD) palm olein was optimized using a full factorial design. The treatment included three factors (i.e. extracting temperature, time and extract-oil concentration) varied at three levels each (i.e. 25˚C - 65˚C, 0.5 - 1.5 h and 1% - 5%). The responses used to optimize the design runs were antioxidant properties as well as the red and blue color content of the residual oils. The results from the preliminary RBD palm olein analyses showed that the product was fresh in terms of the quality indices % FFA, peroxide value, iodine value and color. There was a significant difference (p < 0.05) in terms of the extract-RBD palm olein concentrations used as well as the treatment temperatures, however, there was no significant difference (p < 0.05) in treatment times. The optimum treatment condition was found to be at extract-RBD palm olein concentration of 1%, temperature of 25˚C and reaction time of 0.5 h.
BlueDAT - A conceptual framework for smart asset tracking using Bluetooth 5 in industrial enviroment

— In course of digitization of production facilities, tracking of assets in the supply chain becomes increasingly relevant for the manufacturing industry. Asset tracking refers to the method of tracking physical production orders, either by scanning bar code labels on production bins or by using tags with UWB, GPS, BLE or RFID technology attached to the bins that transmit their location to a suitable system. Current research and development projects use the Bluetooth (BT) standard 4.2. Although BT 4.2 is very energy-efficient and good results are achieved and considering the test results of current BT 4.2 AT systems, this paper describes the structure and prototypical implementation of a low-cost BT 5 Asset Tracking System. This open system is characterized by the reduction of unnecessary data transmission, greater configurability (e.g. transmission interval) and a generally higher intelligence of the individual receiving stations. Therefore, we expect a higher accuracy and reliability due to the collaboration of the receiving stations. The objective is to create a system that can be used economically for industrial companies while still providing adequate results in the area recognition of assets. The proposed solution is expected to reduce the costs associated with tracking and managing assets and improve asset utilization and operational efficiency.
Chemical composition and biological activities of a new essential oil chemotype of Tunisian Artemisia herba alba Asso

The aim of the present study was to investigate the chemical composition, antioxidant, angiotensin Iconverting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory, antibacterial and antifungal activities of the essential oil of Artemisia herba alba Asso (Aha), a traditional medicinal plant widely growing in Tunisia. The essential oil from the air dried leaves and flowers of Aha were extracted by hydrodistillation and analyzed by GC and GC/MS. More than fifty compounds, out of which 48 were identified. The main chemical class of the oil was represented by oxygenated monoterpenes (50.53%). These were represented by 21 derivatives, among which the cis -chrysantenyl acetate (10.60%), the sabinyl acetate (9.13%) and the α-thujone (8.73%) were the principal compounds. Oxygenated sesquiterpenes, particularly arbusculones were identified in the essential oil at relatively high rates. The Aha essential oil was found to have an interesting antioxidant activity as evaluated by the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl and the β-carotene bleaching methods. The Aha essential oil also exhibited an inhibitory activity towards the ACE. The antimicrobial activities of Aha essential oil was evaluated against six bacterial strains and three fungal strains by the agar diffusion method and by determining the inhibition zone. The inhibition zones were in the range of 8-51 mm. The essential oil exhibited a strong growth inhibitory activity on all the studied fungi. Our findings demonstrated that Aha growing wild in South-Western of Tunisia seems to be a new chemotype and its essential oil might be a natural potential source for food preservation and for further investigation by developing new bioactive substances.
Creation of Synthetic Electric Grid Models for Transient Stability Studies

—Transient stability is the ability of power systems to maintain synchronism when subjected to a severe transient disturbance. Test systems are widely used in power system transient stability area for teaching, training, and research purposes. Even though several small-scale test cases are available to the public, access to actual large-scale power system models is limited due to security issue. Synthetic network modelling methodology has addressed this issue and aims to generate test systems that are completely ﬁctitious but capable of representing characteristic features of actual power grids. Previous work has proposed an automated algorithm to create synthetic transmission network base models, with statistics similar to those of actual power grids. Thus, this paper outlines an approach to extend synthetic network base models for transient stability studies. Statistics summarised from actual models are the basics to assign appro- priate models with appropriate parameters to each generator. A parameter validation and model tuning process is also proposed in this paper. The construction of dynamic cases for two synthetic network models is presented for illustrations.
Windows and Vegetation: Primary Factors in Manhattan Bird Collisions

Abstract Bird collisions in Manhattan (New York City) were studied by analyzing collision data collected from 1997 to 2008 by Project Safe Flight (PSF) participants, representing one of the largest collision monitoring efforts in the nation. Over 5400 bird collisions were recorded during this period, two-thirds of which were fatal. Collisions involved 104 bird species, primarily from the warbler, sparrow, and thrush families, and mostly during spring and fall migration. Most collisions were documented to occur during the day at the lower levels of buildings where large glass exteriors reflected abundant vegetation, or where transparent windows exposed indoor vegetation. Most collisions in Manhattan likely occurred at a smaller number of high-collision sites where strike rates of well over 100 birds per year are considerably higher than previously reported rates. We suggest here that improving our understanding of the factors involved in collisions at such sites could greatly assist in reducing bird collisions.
A Novel Transfer Learning-Based Intelligent Nonintrusive Load-Monitoring With Limited Measurements

In this article, the real-time nonintrusive load-monitoring (NILM) problem with limited measurements, i.e., low sampling rate data, is investigated. NILM is a technique to identify the various types of appliances by analyzing the voltage and current features collected by sensors, such as smart outlets. It is one of the most important topics in smart grid management and optimization. Although recent NILM methods developed several general models that can be used for various scenarios, these algorithms either require high-frequency measurement devices or have been limited to use for some specific appliances. A real-time intelligent NILM algorithm that is able to be transferred among different appliances with low-frequency data is still lacking and desperately needed. In this article, a novel online learning-based intelligent NILM algorithm has been developed that can, online, infer a variety of appliances using a transferred model with limited measurements. Especially, the developed algorithm integrates the emerging transfer learning technique along with deep neural networks. Two neural networks are used in two different stages: 1) the long short-term memory (LSTM) neural network to extract the lower level spatial and temporal features from the gray-scale image generated by the measurements and 2) the probabilistic neural network (PNN) to classify the appliance type as well as transfer between appliances. Finally, the algorithm is implemented into practical smart outlet hardware to demonstrate its effectiveness.
Milking procedures and milk ejection in Italian Brown cows

Abstract The aim of the study was to describe, on the basis of field data, the traits of milk flow curves of Italian Brown cows and to investigate some sources of variation. A total of 1,450 milk flow curves of the whole udder were collected in 81 Italian Brown dairy herds in Lombardy, Italy, using electronic mobile milk flow meters. Parity order and days in milk affected most milk flow traits. Milk flow curves showed some defects dependent on milking management practices: very long machine-on time, long duration of overmilking phase, high percentage of stripping and moderate percentage of bimodality.
EFFECTS OF SALINITY ON IN VITRO GROWTH AND PHOTOSYNTHESIS OF COMMON CENTAURY (CENTAURIUM ERYTHRAEA RAFN.)

The effects of salinity on in vitro growth, morphogenesis, photosynthetic rate (Pn), PSII efficiency (Fv/Fm), and chlorophyll content were investigated in Centaurium erythraea Rafn. Root growth was more adversely affected by increasing NaCl concentration than was shoot growth. High salt concentrations were effective in induction of axillary and adventitious buds on shoots, with 400 mM NaCl being the most efficient one. Values of Pn and Fv/Fm increased at moderate salt levels, but decreased when 400 mM NaCl was applied. Chlorophyll a and b contents and total chlorophyll had a decreasing trend with increasing supply of NaCl in the growth medium.
DIRECT MEASUREMENT OF MASS LOSS DURING DISCONTINUOUS VENTILATION IN TWO SPECIES OF ANTS

A central controversy in the field of insect ventilation is the effect of the discontinuous ventilation cycle (DVC) on respiratory water loss rates. An accurate method of measuring water loss rates during the ventilation cycle would provide a direct means of resolving the controversy. It would also create opportunities for the comparative study of respiratory water loss rates in insects that employ different ventilation strategies and occupy different habitats.
Influence of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) on intramuscular fatty acid composition in rabbit

Riassunto Effetto dei coniugati dell’acido linoleico (CLA) sulla composizione acidica del grasso intramuscolare del coniglio. Sono stati utilizzati 42 conigli, del peso vivo (p.v.) medio di circa 1,8 kg, suddivisi in 3 gruppi ed alimentati fino alla macellazione (circa 3,1 kg p.v.) con mangimi che differivano per i livelli d’integrazione di CLA (0; 0,25 o 0,50%). Sul grasso intramuscolare del Longissimus dorsi sono stati determinati il contenuto degli isomeri CLA cis-9,trans-11 e trans-10, cis-12 ed il profilo acidico. Il trattamento alimentare ha determinato un incremento (P<0,01) del tenore di entrambi gli isomeri CLA nel grasso intramuscolare e ne ha modificato il profilo acidico causando un aumento (P<0,01) degli acidi grassi saturi, una riduzione (P<0,01) degli acidi grassi monoinsaturi e variazioni modeste nel tenore in polinsaturi. L’aggiunta di CLA alla dieta del coniglio risulta un mezzo efficace per aumentarne il contenuto nelle carni, anche se aumenta il rapporto saturi/insaturi e gli indici di aterogenicità e di trombogenicità.
Molecular phylogeny and biogeography of Melaleuca, Callistemon and related genera (Myrtaceae)

To resolve the relationships of taxa within the Beaufortia suballiance (Myrtaceae), 72 ingroup taxa were analysed by parsimony methods and nrDNA sequence data from the 5S and ITS-1 ribosomal DNA spacer regions. Although basal nodes in the consensus tree (combined data set) are not supported by bootstrap or jackknife values, a number of clades are well supported, showing that Melaleuca is polyphyletic. Monophyletic groups include: endemic species of Melaleuca from New Caledonia (including species of Callistemon recently transferred to Melaleuca); the tropical Melaleuca leucadendra group; Australian species of Callistemon, which relate to species of Melaleuca predominantly from the South-East; and a group of south-western and eastern Australian melaleucas that relate to a clade of three south-western genera, Eremaea, Conothamnus and Phymatocarpus. Calothamnus, Regeliaand Beaufortiamay also relate to this latter group. Lamarchea is possibly related to northern melaleucas. The results have implications for generic revisions of the large genus Melaleuca. Biogeographic subtree analysis, based only on supported nodes of the taxon cladogram, showed New Caledonia, New Guinea, Eastern Queensland and the Northern Desert unresolved at the base of the area cladogram. The position of some of these areas is likely to be artifactual, but New Caledonia is interpreted as in the correct position. At a higher node, the monsoonal northern areas of Australia (Kimberley, Arnhem and Cape York), Atherton, the Pilbara and Western Desert relate to the southern regions, which form a group. The South-West of Australia is related to Eyre and Adelaide (designated area ‘South’) and Tasmania is related to the South-East and MacPherson–Macleay. The vicariance between northern and southern regions in Australia possibly relates to an early major climatic change (from the Early Tertiary). The biogeographic analysis helped illuminate taxon relationships.
FACTORS INFLUENCING TENDERING PROCESS IN PUBLIC SECTOR: A CASE OF MEDICAL STORE DEPARTMENT (MSD), DAR ES SALAAM ZONE

The purpose of study was to investigate factors influencing tendering process in public sector in Tanzania. The study intended to find out the influence of training, ethical practices and ICT usage on tendering process at Medical Store Department. The study employed case study design whereby purposive and convenience sampling techniques were applied to select sample of 40 respondents from MSD. Both primary data and secondary data were employed whereby data were analyzed through qualitative and quantitative approaches. The study revealed that in regards to tendering process only procurement staffs attend training. The study further showed that, staff attends training less frequently. It was found that, there are unethical practices found in procurement function. The study further observed that, the rate of favouritism in tendering process at MSD as well as tribalism in tendering process at MSD is very low. It was reported that, MSD has well developed ICT infrastructure that supports tendering process and at large extent. The study concludes that training, ethical issues and ICT usage have significant impact in influencing tendering process at MSD. However, attending of training at less frequently could affect tendering process because training is very important as it ensures that the staffs are not left with changes that happen in the system. The study recommends that, despite the fact that unethical issues are not highly exercised at MSD, much efforts should be taken into consideration to prevent unethical practices at large because there is high influence of unethical practice in tendering process in most of public institutions in Tanzania.
Anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy for esophageal cancer: risk factors and operative treatment

Esophagectomy with gastric tube reconstruction is the cornerstone of curative treatment for patients with esophageal or gastro-esophageal junction (GEJ) cancer. Anastomotic leakage is a major complication, and may result in major morbidity or mortality. Moreover, anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy may impact on recovery of long-term quality of life and is associated with worse oncologic outcomes. The presentation and consequences of anastomotic leakage represents a spectrum, ranging from a small leak with mild symptoms to a large defect with extensive contamination and fulminant sepsis. Incidence rates and risk factors of anastomotic leakage are well reported, but the literature on factors associated with the outcome of anastomotic leakage and optimum management is scant. Although multiple treatment options for anastomotic leakage, consisting of conservative, radiologic, endoscopic and surgical interventions, are available, there is a large variation in treatment of anastomotic leakage and an evidence-based treatment guideline is currently lacking. The aim of this review is (I) to discuss the literature on factors influencing the occurrence of anastomotic leakage and factors affecting the outcome of patients with anastomotic leakage, and (II) to review the recent literature on the role of surgical management of anastomotic leakage after esophagectomy. New trials and experimental treatments for anastomotic leakage are presented and future directions towards evidence-based treatment of anastomotic leakage are proposed.
Reproductive cycle of the Namibian striped skink, Trachylepis sparsa (Squamata: Scincidae) from southern Africa

ABSTRACT The reproductive cycle of the Namibian striped skink is described from a histological examination of gonadal material from museum specimens. Males followed a seasonal testicular cycle in which sperm were produced primarily during spring and summer. Testes in regression were present mainly in March. Females with oviductal eggs or corpora lutea were present September to March and May to June. Not all females reproduced annually. Clutch (= litter size) for 23 females was 4.9 ± 0.97 S.D. , range: 3–6.
A new variable sampling size and interval synthetic and runs-rules schemes to monitor the process mean of autocorrelated observations with measurement errors

Article history: Received October 21 2019 Received in Revised Format April 8 2020 Accepted April 17 2020 Available online April 17 2020 Autocorrelation and measurement errors have a negative effect on the performance of any monitoring scheme; therefore, more efficient monitoring schemes are required to monitor such special processes. Hence, in this paper, the use of improved synthetic and runs-rules X ̅schemes with an embedded variable sample size and sampling interval (VSSI) approach to efficiently monitor the mean of a process under the combined effect of autocorrelation and measurement errors is proposed. These new monitoring schemes incorporate a linearly covariate error model with a constant standard deviation and a first-order autoregressive model to the variability of this special process in order to account for measurement errors and autocorrelation, respectively. Moreover, in order to evaluate the zeroand steady-state run-length properties of the proposed monitoring schemes, a dedicated Markov chain matrix that takes into account the following is constructed: (i) VSSI approach, (ii) improved charting regions design of the synthetic and runsrules X ̅schemes, and (iii) the combined effect of autocorrelation and measurement errors. Also, the probability elements of the Markov chain matrix incorporate two special sampling methods that aid in the reduction of the negative effect of autocorrelation and measurement errors. A real life example is given to illustrate the implementation of the proposed monitoring schemes.
INFLUENCE OF PROTOZOA ON THE PROCESS OF NITROGEN FIXATION BY AZOTOBACTER CHROOCOCCUM

SUMMARY 1 Increased nitrogen fixation by Azotobacter chroococcum in the presence of protozoa, as shown by Nasir, has been confirmed 2 The same effect is found, using soil as a medium. 3 There is a definite relationship between the efficiency of the strain used, the incubation period and the concentration of mannitol employed. 4 The feeding action of Colpidium colpoda and Hartmanella hydlina on Azotobacter has been demonstrated. 5 The reason for increased nitrogen fixation appears to be due to the efficiency of Azotobacter being maintained for a longer period.
Some chemical characteristics and availability of vitamin A and vitamin C from Kenyan varieties of papayas (Carica papaya L.).

Papayas from 14 Kenyan varieties were analysed for dry matter, pH, titratable acidity, total soluble solids, total sugar, vitamin C, total carotenoids and β‐carotene. There were significant varietal differences (p < 0.05) among the levels of dry matter, titratable acidity, total soluble solids, total sugar, vitamin C, total carotenoids and β‐carotene, but no significant differences among pH values.
YIELD AND SELECTED INDICES OF GRAIN QUALITY IN SPRING WHEAT (TRITICUM AESTIVUM L.) DEPENDING ON FERTILIZATION

The aim of the research was to determine the effect of fertilization with manure, compost from biodegradable waste, and municipal sewage sludge on the yield and certain indices of grain quality in spring wheat in comparison to fertilization with mineral fertilizers. The research was conducted as a three-year field experiment. The limited access of plants to nutrients (mainly nitrogen) introduced with waste organic materials and with manure strongly affected the crop yield and its quality, particularly in the first year of the research. The residual effect of fertilization with pig manure and compost from biodegradable waste on the spring wheat grain yield was much better than that of fertilization with municipal sewage sludge. Fertilization with waste organic materials, in doses based on plant requirements for nutrients, did not lead to a decrease in the biological value of yield. Irrespective of the applied fertilization, copper and manganese were the microelements that limited the fodder value of spring wheat grain, whereas the quality of protein was determined by the content of lysine.