Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Prioritizing Management of Non-Native Eurasian Watermilfoil Using Species Occurrence and Abundance Predictions

Prioritizing the prevention and control of non-native invasive species requires understanding where introductions are likely to occur and cause harm. We developed predictive models for Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM) (Myriophyllum spicatum L.) occurrence and abundance to produce a smart prioritization tool for EWM management. We used generalized linear models (GLMs) to predict species occurrence and extended beta regression models to predict abundance from data collected on 657 Wisconsin lakes. Species occurrence was positively related to the nearby density of vehicle roads, maximum air temperature, lake surface area, and maximum lake depth. Species occurrence was negatively related to near-surface lithological calcium oxide content, annual air temperature range, and average distance to all known source populations. EWM abundance was positively associated with conductivity, maximum air temperature, mean distance to source, and soil erodibility, and negatively related to % surface rock calcium oxide content and annual temperature range. We extended the models to generate occurrence and predictions for all lakes in Wisconsin greater than 1 ha (N = 9825), then prioritized prevention and management, placing highest priority on lakes likely to experience EWM introductions and support abundant populations. This modelling effort revealed that, although EWM has been present for several decades, many lakes are still vulnerable to introduction.
Tribological properties of High Density Polyethylene based composite: The effect of mollusc shell particles under dry condition

This article highlights the importance of the addition of Mollusc shell (MS) particles, as bio-filler, on the tribological behavior of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) matrix. The elaborated biocomposites are intended to be used as an orthopedic replacement biomaterial. Different mass content of MS (0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 wt. %) have been added to the HDPE matrix. FTIR analysis, crystallinity rate and Rockwell hardness of different bio-composites were performed. A reciprocating pin-on-disc tribometer was used to fulfil dry wear tests. FTIR analysis showed that the presence of MS particles improved the crystallinity of the HDPE phase. Adding to that, it was found that MS improved the hardness, friction coefficient and wear resistance of the HDPE polymer. In fact, by adding 5 wt. % of MS to the HDPE, good tribological properties were achieved. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) was performed to investigate the wear morphology of biocomposites under dry condition. SEM images showed that the morphology of the worn surfaces had been improved by the addition of MS to the polymer. Finally, a wear scenario was proposed.
Between Instagram browsing and subjective well-being: Social comparison or emotional contagion?

ABSTRACT Two studies examined which theoretical approach–social comparison and emotional contagion–is more appropriate to explain the mechanism underlying the association between Instagram browsing and subjective well-being. We assessed both between-person and within-person associations using a quasi-experiment (Study 1) and a 7-day diary study (Study 2). Results suggest that the mechanisms behind affect and life satisfaction differ. In terms of affect, the emotional contagion perspective was supported. Participants tended to report more positive affect and less negative affect when browsing more positive posts, irrespective of social comparison directionality. By contrast, life satisfaction was associated with both mechanisms. This study indicates that the emotional contagion and social comparison mechanisms may cancel out each other’s effect on how people evaluate their own lives. Theoretical and methodological implications are discussed.
Rethinking the Domestic Division of Labour: Exploring Change and Continuity in the Context of Redundancy

This article explores changes to the domestic division of labour and how these are negotiated, following both female and male redundancy among heterosexual dual-earning couples in the north of England. Using a qualitative, longitudinal research design, we engage with and extend relative resource bargaining theory to consider its different manifestations in the negotiation process, in relation to ‘silent bargaining’ and collaborative decision making over time availability and earnings. Despite espousing egalitarian attitudes, couples were found to ‘do’ gender to varying extents, with women typically taking on greater shares of the domestic division of labour even in cases of male redundancy. In the absence of explicit negotiation, a range of implicit strategies to resist changes in the domestic division of labour was evident in some cases, alongside more overtly conflictual tactics to both evoke, and resist, change. In the main, men were found to be more instrumental in their attempts to secure a preferred domestic division of labour than women.
Closing the Gap: Board Gender Quotas and Hiring Practices

We study the impact of board gender quotas on firms’ hiring and retention practices. We find that female director tenure significantly increases following the introduction of a quota in France in 2011, with stronger effects among less gender-diverse firms and firms that use networks for hiring. These findings suggest that (some) firms find it costly to comply with the quota law. We also find that female directors hired after the quo-ta are more independent, more experienced, more internationally diverse, and no less academically qualified than those hired before the quota. The gender gaps in most director characteristics also narrow. The evidence suggests that, despite their perceived costs, board gender quotas force firms to change their hiring practices, which allow firms to tap into a deeper talent pool.
Morphological aspects of rabbit masseter muscle after cervical sympathectomy

The objective of this paper was to study the effect of sympathetic innervation on morphological and histochemical aspects of skeletal muscle tissue. Rabbit masseter muscle was studied using histochemical and immunohistochemical methods for periods of up to 18 months post‐sympathectomy. The morphological and enzymatic characteristics of control masseter muscles were similar on both the left and right sides. The main features were muscle fibres with a mosaic pattern and a predominance of type IIa fibres, followed by type I. Type IIb fibres showed very low frequency. Sympathectomized animals showed varying degrees of metabolic and morphological alterations, especially 18 months after sympathectomy. The first five groups showed a higher frequency of type I fibres, whilst the oldest group showed a higher frequency of type IIb fibres. In the oldest group, a significant variation in fibre diameter was observed. Many fibres showed small diameter, atrophy, hypertrophy, splitting, and necrosis. Areas with fibrosis were observed. Thus cervical sympathectomy induced morphological alterations in the masseter muscles. These alterations were, in part, similar to both denervation and myopathy. These findings indicate that sympathetic innervation contributes to the maintenance of the morphological and metabolic features of masseter muscle fibres.
High‐resolution stratigraphy of Quaternary fluvial deposits in the Makó Trough and the Danube‐Tisza Interfluve, Hungary, based on magnetic susceptibility data

High‐resolution stratigraphical architecture of a Quaternary fluvial succession in the Makó Trough and the Danube‐Tisza Interfluve (Pannonian Basin, Hungary) was investigated based on low field magnetic susceptibility (MS) measurements of seven fully cored boreholes, interpreted on the basis of the early postglacial magnetic susceptibility episodes previously described in the Körös and Jászság Basins. To confirm the reliability of the Dévaványa and Vésztő MS records (Körös Basin), the published magnetostratigraphical data were re‐investigated revealing the consequent arrangement of the MS peaks correlated with the Jingbian section and the short‐lived polarity reversals correlated with the Geomagnetic Instability Time Scale. The Quaternary climatic regime in the Körös Basin begins in the late Pliocene at 2.7 Ma. The correlation between the Körös Basin (Dévaványa) and Makó Trough (Mindszent) was confirmed by the multi‐proxy spectral investigation of the Mindszent section, revealing ~100‐ and ~41‐ka cycles in the MS, colour, logged spontaneous potential and resistivity records. Based on MS records of the seven boreholes, the base of the Quaternary can be identified irrespective of the facies, age and climatic phase of the lowermost Quaternary strata. By performing MS and log correlation of 131 boreholes, extended unconformities were detected in the Quaternary profiles in the Danube‐Tisza Interfluve (~1070±10, ~1920±10 and ~2300±10 ka) interpreted as sequence boundaries. Sedimentological and mineralogical data reveal a significant change at ~725–606 ka likely as a response to the ‘mid‐Pleistocene transition’, leading to the multiple branching of the Danube. SEM data revealed that ilmenite is also responsible for the development of the early postglacial magnetic susceptibility episodes. This increases the stratigraphical potential of fluvial successions with catchment area that contain metamorphic rocks. A gradual retreat of permafrost zone determines long‐term temporal trends of the climatically controlled fluvial magnetic susceptibility episodes, causing upward decreasing trends in the time series.
Hesperidin ameliorates liver ischemia/reperfusion injury via activation of the Akt pathway

Hesperidin (HDN) is a bioflavonoid that serves a role as an antioxidant in biological systems. However, although HDN has hydrogen radical- and hydrogen peroxide-removal activities, the role of HDN in liver ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury remains unknown. This study aimed to determine the role of HDN in liver I/R injury. Male C57BL/6J wild-type (WT) mice were subjected to warm partial liver I/R injury. Liver damage was evaluated by measuring serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels, cytokine production, oxidative stress indicators, tissue hematoxylin-eosin staining and cell death. The Akt signaling pathway was examined to elucidate the underlying mechanisms. HDN had no effect on ALT levels and tissue damage in WT mice without liver I/R injury. However, HDN significantly ameliorated liver I/R injury as measured by serum ALT levels and necrotic tissue areas. HDN decreased malondialdehyde content, but increased the levels of superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase and glutathione. In addition, HDN significantly attenuated the mRNA expression levels of TNF-α, IL-6 and IL-1β after liver I/R injury. Furthermore, HDN protected the liver against apoptosis in liver I/R injury by increasing the levels of Bcl-2 and decreasing the levels of cleaved-caspase 3. Mechanistically, the levels of phosphorylated Akt were elevated by HDN during liver I/R injury. In addition, HDN could induce Akt activation in hepatocytes in vitro. Most importantly, treatment with the Akt inhibitor LY294002 in WT mice blocked the hepatoprotective effects of HDN in liver I/R injury. In summary, the results of the present study suggested that HDN may protect against liver I/R injury through activating the Akt pathway by ameliorating liver oxidative stress, suppressing inflammation and preventing hepatocyte apoptosis. HDN may be a useful factor for liver injury protection and a potential therapeutic treatment for liver I/R injury in the future.
Symbiotic performance of Medicago ciliaris lines in association with different Sinorhizobium strains

We analyzed nodulation and nitrogen fixation efficiency for seven lines of Medicago ciliaris in association with two references strains of Sinorhizobium medicae (M104) and S. meliloti (RCR2011). These M. ciliaris lines were collected in Northern-East (Enfidha and Soliman) and Western (Rhayet and Mateur) Tunisian areas. The M. truncatula reference line Jemalong A17 (JA17) was also included. Plants were harvested after a culture period of 60 days. Two quantitative traits were measured at the harvest including the mean number of nodules per plant and the aerial dry weight (ADW). Analysis of variance showed that nodulation and nitrogen fixation efficiency (NFE) were dependent on the effects of line, strain and their interaction. The highest levels were observed for strain (45.07%) and line (53.24%) effects, respectively, for nodulation and NFE. While studied lines showed generally more number of nodules with RCR2011, they were more efficient with M104 strain. No significant difference in number of nodules was detected between M. ciliaris lines and JA17 with M104, whereas RCR2011 was generally most infective with JA17. Overall, JA17 line exhibited the largest NFE with both strains. Furthermore, there was no significant ( P >0.05) correlation between nodulation and NFE for M. ciliaris line by strain associations.
First report on molecular identification of Fusarium species causing fruit rot of mandarin ( Citrus reticulata) in Bangladesh

Background: Fusarium rot is a newly introduced, devastating disease of citrus fruits. The current investigation was undertaken to characterize the microbes responsible for fruit rot in Citrus reticulata. Methods: Pathogens were isolated from infected citrus fruits using morphological and molecular approaches. For confirmation of the isolated fungi, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification and internal transcribed spacer gene sequencing techniques were used. Results: The isolated fungus was grown on potato dextrose agar for three days and it produced clamydospores, hyphae and macroconidia. PCR amplification of isolated fungal DNA gave a 650 bp product. The sequence obtained from isolated fungi had 99.42% similarity with the reference Fusarium concentricum sequence in NCBI GenBank. The obtained sequence was deposited in GenBank (Accession No. MT856371). Two isolates showed virulence capability on fresh guava, sweet orange and tomato fruits, which confirmed species identification and Koch’s postulates. Artificially inoculated fungal species grown on tested fruits showed typical Fusarium species symptoms. Conclusions: Outcomes of the present study are beneficial for the detection of this detrimental disease in postharvest Citrus reticulata fruits. Further research is needed for the control of this economically important disease. This is the first study of fruit rot in Citrus reticulata caused by Fusarium in Bangladesh.
Benzodiazepine Overuse in Elders: Defining the Problem and Potential Solutions

Objective To determine the prevalence of benzodiazepine use in adults aged 65 and older at two West Virginia academic medical centers as phase one of a benzodiazepine deprescribing strategy. Design Cross-sectional Setting Two academic hospitals in West Virginia with 107,504 hospitalized adults age 65 and older from the years 2010 to 2018 with information on admission medication use. Measurements Use of benzodiazepines based on presence on the admission medication list. Demographics, select co-morbidities, and laboratory tests were also recorded. Results The prevalence of benzodiazepine use was 13.5% and use remained relatively constant with increasing age over 65, even in those over age 89. Conclusion Efforts aimed at assessing the true need for benzodiazepine use and deprescribing need to be employed, particularly with advancing age.
Analyzing the Role of Entrepreneurial SCM Competence, Supply Chain Strategies, Family Environment and Entrepreneurial Motivation towards Entrepreneurial Intentions

The current study purpose is to figure out the interrelationship among the family environment, entrepreneurial motivation, entrepreneurial supply chain management competencies, supply chain strategies and entrepreneurial intention of students in at Krisnadwipayana university of Jakarta. For this purpose, the data was collected from the 300 students of Krisnadwipayana university of Jakarta that represent 50 percent response rate. Using cross sectional research design and quantitative research approach. The Structural Equation moderating (SEM) technique direct effect key findings had shown that family support had a significant relationship with the entrepreneurial intention, while entrepreneurial intention did not have a direct relationship with the entrepreneurial motivation. The direct effect further shown that entrepreneurial motivation, supply chain strategies also have a significant relationship with the EI. Similarly, entrepreneurial supply chain management competencies also had a positive and significant relationship with the supply chain strategies. In other words, the indirect effect had shown that entrepreneurial motivation also significantly mediating in the relationship of family environment and entrepreneurial intention. Moreover, the entrepreneurial supply chain management competencies also positively and significantly moderated on the family support and entrepreneurial motivation. These findings could add a body of knowledge that could provide help to increase the future research. The research limitations were also discussed at the study end.
Sense of Coherence as Predictor of Quality of Life in Early Breast Cancer Patients

Background/Aim: To examine the association between sense of coherence (SOC) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in early breast cancer patients. Patients and Methods: The study population included 406 disease-free breast cancer survivors who participated in 3-year and 5-year follow-ups of a randomized exercise intervention. SOC was assessed using the short version of the Orientation to life questionnaire (SOC-13) in the 3-year follow-up. HRQoL was self-reported using the EORTC QLQC30 questionnaire in both 3-year and 5-year follow-ups. The association between SOC and HRQoL was analyzed using the Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. Results: SOC had a strong positive correlation with global HRQoL in both 3-year (rs=0.57, p<0.01) and 5-year (rs=0.51, p<0.01) follow-ups. Conclusion: This study provides evidence of SOC’s predictive value for HRQoL in early breast cancer patients. SOC might be used for identifying patients who will profit most from psychosocial support and intervention during the rehabilitation period.
Microbial Activities and Nutrients Dynamics in Sacred Forest of Meghalaya

Fungi and bacteria populations, urease and phosphatase activities and various physico chemical characteristics of the disturbed and undisturbed forest soils were investigated for a period of one year. We found that fungal and bacterial populations exhibited almost a similar trend of monthly variations in the soils of the disturbed and undisturbed forest stands during the study period. The soil of the undisturbed forest stand harbored higher fungal and bacterial populations as compared to that of the disturbed forest stand. It was observed that the urease and phosphatase activities were slightly higher in the disturbed forest stand than that in the undisturbed forest stand. The urease activity was found to be maximum in the month of June and minimum in the month of January in both the forest stands, whereas, in the case of phosphatase activity the maximum activity was observed in the month of July and minimum in the month of November. Fungal population showed a positive significant correlation with soil temperature (P ≤ 0.01), moisture content (P ≤ 0.01), organic carbon (P ≤ 0.05), available phosphorus (P ≤ 0.05) and exchangeable potassium (P ≤ 0.01) and negatively significant with pH (P ≤ 0.05) in both the forest stands, however, a significant positive correlation was found between the fungal population and total nitrogen (P ≤ 0.05) in undisturbed forest stand only. The one way analysis of variation of fungal, bacterial populations and phosphatase activity showed significant variation (P ≤ 0.05) at the three different depths between the two study sites.
Endogeneity: A Review and Agenda for the Methodology-Practice Divide Affecting Micro and Macro Research

An expanding number of methodological resources, reviews, and commentaries both highlight endogeneity as a threat to causal claims in management research and note that practices for addressing endogeneity in empirical work frequently diverge from the recommendations of the methodological literature. We aim to bridge this divergence, helping both macro and micro researchers understand fundamental endogeneity concepts by: (1) defining a typology of four distinct causes of endogeneity, (2) summarizing endogeneity causes and methods used in management research, (3) organizing the expansive methodological literature by matching the various methods to address endogeneity to the appropriate resources, and (4) setting an agenda for future scholarship by recommending practices for researchers and gatekeepers about identifying, discussing, and reporting evidence related to endogeneity. The resulting review builds literacy about endogeneity and ways to address it so that scholars and reviewers can better produce and evaluate research. It also facilitates communication about the topic so that both micro- and macro-oriented researchers can understand, evaluate, and implement methods across disciplines.
Experimental evidence of temperature dependent effective mass in AlGaN/GaN heterostructures observed via THz spectroscopy of 2D plasmons

Temperature-dependent effective mass in AlGaN/GaN heterostructures was experimentally observed via THz time domain spectroscopy of 2D plasmons in the range of 80–300 K. Grating couplers with different periods and filling factors were developed in order to monitor the behavior of plasma resonances in transmission spectra in the frequency range of 0.5–3.5 THz. For the grating with a 50% filling factor, the fundamental modes were excited and observed at temperatures below 225 K. The change of the filling factor to 80% led to the excitation of the fundamental and second order plasma harmonics observable up to 300 K and 220 K, respectively. Moreover, with an increase in temperature, the 2D plasmons experienced the red-shift in transmission power and phase spectra of all samples. This phenomenon was explained by the renormalization of effective mass, which started distinctly to deviate at 134 K temperature and at 295 K increased up to 55% of its nominal value. The THz spectroscopy of 2D plasmons further confirms a temperature-dependent effective mass in AlGaN/GaN heterostructures as reported previously in optical Hall effect studies.
Evaluation of pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.] for grain iron and zinc content in different agro climatic zones of India

Micronutrient malnutrition, especially the paucity of iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) is posing a big threat to the world affecting nearly 25% of worldwide population. Pearl millet is endowed with huge amount of variability for micronutrients especially for grain Fe and Zn content. Micronutrient enrichment in pearl millet is possible by identifying stable genotypes for high levels of micronutrients and utilising them in breeding programme. In this context, a set of 40 pearl millet genotypes along with one check, Dhanshakti (G30), were evaluated at three different agro climatic zones during the year 2014 for grain iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) contents using Atomic Absorption Spectrometry. The genotypes contributed 58.3% and 52.8% of the total variation for grain Fe and Zn content, respectively. The magnitude of variation contributed by interaction component was also relatively high (39.7% and 32.5% for grain Fe and Zn). Both AMMI and GGE biplot analysis identified desirable genotypes; PPMI 708 (G40), PPMI 1102 (G25) and PPMI 683 (G39) for grain Fe content, whereas PPMI 708 (G40), PPMI 1116 (G24) and PPMI 683 (G39) for grain Zn content. The Pearson correlation coefficient for grain Fe and Zn content showed that both traits are highly associated (r = 0.8, p <0.01) and these traits did not associate significantly with grain yield. Hence, there is possibility for simultaneous improvement of both grain Fe and Zn content without compromising for grain yield.