Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effects of Volcanic Zeolite Tuff on Olive (Olea Europaea L.) Growth and Soil Chemistry under a Constant Water Level: Five Years’ Monitoring Experience

This study investigated the effects of using fine and coarse volcanic zeolite tuff on the growth of olive (Olea europaea L.) trees and the silty clay soil in which they were grown. Olive trees were grown in four different soil treatments: silty clay soil (S1, control), silty clay soil covered with coarse volcanic zeolite tuff (S2), silty clay soil mixed with fine volcanic zeolite tuff (S3), and silty clay soil mixed with fine volcanic zeolite tuff covered with coarse volcanic zeolite tuff (S4). The morphological and physiological characteristics of the olive plants were then monitored over a 5-year period from 2012 to 2016, and the leaf and soil chemistry were analyzed at the end of the monitoring period. It was found that the addition of volcanic zeolite tuff (treatments S2, S3, and S4) had a positive effect on shoot length (relative increases of 10%, 21%, and 29%, respectively), plant height (0.53%, 1.29%, and 3.5%), plant weight (13%, 22%, and 32.26%), number of branches (14%, 27%, and 41.5%), number of leaves (9%, 22%, and 43%), trunk diameter (9%, 22%, and 29%), and shoot diameter (12%, 22%, and 36%), as well as the relative water content (15%, 22%, and 36%) and leaf water potential (16%, 26%, and 32%) compared with the control treatment (S1). Furthermore, the contents of N and P in the plant leaves, and most of the soil chemical parameters measured significantly increased following the addition of volcanic zeolite tuff. These results highlight the benefits of using volcanic zeolite tuff as a natural, readily available, and low-cost material for soil amendment due to its large effects on plant growth and soil fertility.
Girolando and Borgou Cow’s Milk: Physico-chemical and Nutritional Characterization

The aim of this study is to evaluate the physio-chemical and nutritional potentials of raw milk from Girolando and Borgou species of cow in South of Benin. For this purpose, different physical chemistry techniques were used on 10 samples of raw cow milk’s from Girolando breed and 10 others from Borgou breed. Results show that the majority of analyzed parameters comply with food standards, except the titratable acidity values for both milk variety and vitamins content for Girolando breed. There were no significant differences between: Density, Fat content, Total carbohydrates, Proteins and Magnesium contents of the two milks. However, there is a significant difference for Borgou cow's milk content of mineral except for sodium content which has high rate in the milk of Girolando's cows (0.6042±0.039g/kg). Moreover, cow milk from Borgou is particularly richer in vitamin B2 (405.97±32.57g/kg) than the one of Girolando. The outcomes of this research could serve as a reference for nutritionists in their quest for balanced diet composition and editing of their teachings and communications.
Acetaminophen abuse in a child with chronic pain

Acetaminophen is a widely available, non-narcotic analgesic which is approved by the FDA for use in patients of almost every age. When used in moderation, acetaminophen is very safe drug, but chronic use in higher dosages may have severe physical consequences. The available literature suggests that some of the mechanism of action of acetaminophen may be associated with an addictive potential. Here we report a case of a child with chronic pain syndrome, who abused acetaminophen similar to any other psychoactive substance. Further, the management issues involved in this case provide an insight into various factors which could trigger and perpetuate such an abuse. In conclusion, various health professionals are advised to be cautious while prescribing such a common medicine with ample education to caregivers.
Connecting extensive reading to TOEIC performance

Although Extensive Reading (ER) has been shown to increase reading fluency and comprehension, such benefits are generally slow to appear. The present study investigated the possible contribution of ER to single-semester Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) reading gains. The participants were 497 first-year students from two annual cohorts at a tertiary institution in Japan. All took a preliminary TOEIC before enrolling in the online ER system Xreading, which awarded them a word count for successfully completing a short quiz on each book they read for homework. Hierarchical linear regression analyses of end-of-semester ER words read and TOEIC reading scores showed a consistent positive relationship between the two. However, semester increases in the former were not reflected by proportional gains in the latter, a finding possibly explained by greater consistency in ER’s implementation across course sections over time. In short, ER words read might in fact be a proxy for general compliance in homework completion rather than a direct cause of TOEIC reading score improvement.
Inhaled 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine: Supportive context associated with positive acute and enduring effects

5-Methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT) is a potent, short-acting psychedelic that produces strong hallucinogenic effects. The association between the context (i.e., set and setting) of 5-MeO-DMT use and the acute and enduring effects of the substance is unknown. Therefore, this study examined these associations using secondary data from two cross-sectional survey studies. The acute and enduring effects of inhaled synthetic 5-MeO-DMT were compared between individuals who used 5-MeO-DMT in a non-structured context (NSC; n = 216, female = 10%, Mage = 35.5, SD = 11.8) and those who used in a structured context (SC; n = 362, female = 45%, Mage = 47.7, SD = 13.3). Questionnaires were administered online and responses were anonymized for privacy purposes. Respondents were asked to retrospectively rate their first experience with synthesized 5-MeO-DMT on measures of mystical experience, challenging experience, and enduring effects. Both groups endorsed high ratings on the Mystical Experience Questionnaire; however, mean scores were significantly higher in the SC group compared to the NSC group. Similarly, the proportion of respondents who had a complete mystical experience was significantly larger in the SC group (83%) compared to the NSC group (54%). Ratings of enduring effects (i.e., meaningfulness, spirituality, and well-being) were also significantly higher, and the intensity of challenging experiences was significantly lower, in the SC group compared to the NSC group. 5-MeO-DMT appears to occasion mystical-type experiences with enduring positive effects, which are more intense when 5-MeO-DMT is administered in a safe and supportive context. Future prospective experimental studies should examine the effects of 5-MeO-DMT and its interactive relationship with supportive contextual factors.
Floristic Variation of Tree Communities and Their Association with Soil Properties in Pulau Jerejak, Penang, Peninsular Malaysia

This study was conducted at Pulau Jerejak, Penang to determine the floristic variation of its tree communities. A 0.5-hectare study plot was established and divided into 11 subplots. A total of 587 trees with diameter at breast height (DBH) of 5 cm and above were measured, identified and recorded. The tree communities comprised of 84 species, 63 genera and 32 families. The Myrtaceae was the most speciose family with 10 recorded species while Syzgium glaucum (Myrtaceae) was the most frequent species. The Myrtaceae recorded the highest density of 306 individuals while Syzgium glaucum (Myrtaceae) had the highest species density of 182 individuals. Total tree basal area (BA) was 21.47 m/ha and family with the highest BA was Myrtaceae with 5.81 m/ha while at species level, Syzgium glaucum (Myrtaceae) was the species with the highest total BA in the plot with value of 4.95 m/ha. The Shannon˗Weiner Diversity Index of tree communities showed a value of 3.60 (H'max = 4.43) and Evenness Index of 0.81 which indicates high uniformity of tree species. The Margalef Richness Index (R') revealed that the tree species richness was 13.02. Myrtaceae had the highest Importance Value of 20.4%. The Canonical Correspondence Analysis (CCA) showed that Diospyros buxifolia (Ebenaceae) and Pouteria malaccensis (Sapotaceae) were strongly correlated to low pH. Dysoxylum cauliflorum (Meliaceae) and Eriobotrya bengalensis (Rosaceae) were correlated to phosphorus (P) and calcium ion (Ca), respectively. Therefore, the trees species composition at Pulau Jerejak showed that the biodiversity is high and conservation action should be implemented to protect endangered tree species.
Minocycline Attenuates Severe Hyperglycemia in Patient with Lipodystrophy

Context: Familial partial lipodystrophy (FPL) may appear with metabolic perturbations that include acute insulin resistance and severe hyperglycemia with poor metabolic control despite extremely high doses of insulin. Objective: We report on a patient with FPL, insulin resistance, and hyperglycemia (fasting glucose >180- 200 mg/dL) on 80 units of U-500 insulin daily. Unexpectedly, the patient responded within two weeks to administration of 100 mg minocycline, a well-tolerated antibiotic with anti-inflammatory properties, achieving good glycemic control with marked reductions in insulin dosage to 15 units daily. Main outcome measurement: The patient’s blood glucose averaged 130 mg/dL in both fasting and postprandial conditions on 100 units of daily insulin, with no occurrence of hypoglycemia. Conclusion: Minocycline may improve sensitivity to insulin, even after decades of severe insulin resistance, enabling individuals with FPL to achieve control after the failure of other interventions. This improved glycemic control may help attenuate risk factors for cardiovascular and kidney disease that accompany both diabetes and FPL.
Effectiveness of injection iron sucrose in increasing hemoglobin percentage

Objective: The purpose of the study is to deciliter) for determining effectiveness of injection iron sucrose in increasing hemoglobin percentage. Methods: Total 142 patients with hemoglobin concentration 10 Out of these 142 patients, 50 patients were in group I that is patients with hemoglobin percentage < 7 gm/dl and 92 patients were in group II that is patients with hemoglobin percentage 7 to <10 gm/dl. concentration 10 gm/dl or more served as control group. Cases were studied as follows patients received 2 doses of Injection iron sucrose 100 mg in 100 ml normal saline intravenously 48 hou hemoglobin percentage and Packed Cell Volume (PCV) done after 7 days after 2 there was 1.6 gm/dl rise in hemoglobin levels and 4.6 percentage rises in PCV were observed after 7 days. Intrave nous iron sucrose was effective in increasing hemoglobin level.
Cerebrospinal fluid/serum immunoglobulin G quotient is predictive of unresponsiveness to intravenous methylprednisolone therapy for acute exacerbation of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder

Oji et al. have reported that a high quotient of cerebrospinal fluid/serum immunoglobulin G might predict unresponsiveness to intravenous methylprednisolone and indicate the need for early introduction of plasmapheresis. The usefulness and problems regarding the quotient of cerebrospinal fluid/serum immunoglobulin G in clinical practice is discussed.
Evaluating Climate Change Impacts on Drinking Water Reservoirs and Wastewater System Resilience in Connecticut, U.S.A.

Societies depend on the proper functioning and resilience of critical infrastructure systems including those for drinking water and wastewater, but these systems are vulnerable to natural and anthropogenic stressors. For example, wastewater systems are especially susceptible to extreme weather events while drinking water systems are vulnerable to diminished source water quality — both of which can disrupt proper functioning. Climate change and human development, economic problems, and pollution further challenge water system resilience. Despite the criticality of these systems and known vulnerabilities, little scholarship exists that aims to interrogate their resilience. This dissertation attempts to narrow this gap in the literature by: (1) investigating the sensitivity of reservoir water quality and wastewater system resilience to climate variability and change; (2) developing adaptation strategies to help improve wastewater system resilience; and, (3) advancing knowledge of historical and potential future reservoir water quality changes. This dissertation evaluates wastewater system resilience and reservoir water quality in Connecticut because climate induced increases in air temperature, extreme precipitation, and frequency of large storms stress water system functioning in the Northeast, U.S. and many other north temperate regions around the world.
Oxygen Reduction Reaction Catalyzed by Pt3M (M = 3d Transition Metals) Supported on O-doped Graphene

Pt3M (M = 3d transition metals) supported on oxygen-doped graphene as an electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction was investigated using the periodic density functional theory-based computational method. The results show that oxygen prefers to adsorb on supported Pt3M in a bridging di-oxygen configuration. Upon reduction, the O–O bond breaks spontaneously and the oxygen adatom next to the metal–graphene interface is hydrogenated, resulting in co-adsorbed O* and OH* species. Water formation was found to be the potential-limiting step on all catalysts. The activity for the oxygen reduction reaction was evaluated against the difference of the oxygen adsorption energy on the Pt site and the M site of Pt3M and the results indicate that the oxygen adsorption energy difference offers an improved prediction of the oxygen reduction activity on these catalysts. Based on the analysis, Pt3Ni supported on oxygen-doped graphene exhibits an enhanced catalytic performance for oxygen reduction over Pt4.
When disability becomes ability to navigate the transition to higher education: a comparison of students with and without disabilities

ABSTRACT Students with disabilities are enrolling increasingly in higher education (HE). Yet little is known about the specific challenges they have to overcome in order to navigate this transition. This qualitative study tried to ascertain the transition-related needs of students with disabilities by comparing their experiences with those of students without disabilities. Two focus groups were formed, respectively composed of five special needs students and five traditional ones. Semi-structured interviews were analysed through interpretative phenomenological analyses. Five super-ordinate themes emerged from the data: the transition as a roller coaster, taming a new freedom, discovering oneself, overcoming obstacles and perceiving university as a supportive or a threatening environment. Similarities and differences were observed among the two groups that mainly showed that students with disabilities clearly enhanced their experience at university and expressed more positive emotions than traditional students did. In a way, it appeared that the lifetime management of their disabilities better prepared them to face the challenges of the transition to HE. These findings were discussed with regard to transition theories and led to some recommendations.
An empirical study on the online learning experience of MOOCs: Indian students’ perspective

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the online learning experience (LE) of massive open online courses (MOOCs) among the students in India using the lens of community of inquiry (CoI) model and two additional contextual factors. ,The study conducted a survey using a structured questionnaire among the undergraduate and postgraduate students to examine the LE of MOOCs using the CoI framework and contextual variables – technical barrier (TB) and hedonic motivation (HD). The primary data were analyzed with the partial least squares structural equation modeling technique. ,The results show that teaching presence (TP) influences cognitive presence (CP) and social presence (SP). SP influences CP. It is also found that TP, SP and CP influence the LE of MOOCs. It is found that TB negatively influences LE but is not significant and HD significantly influences LE positively for MOOCs. ,This study has a few limitations as it is a cross-sectional study in India, which surveyed undergraduate and postgraduate MOOCs learners, and caution needs to be taken while generalizing the outcomes. Further studies can be conducted across other countries considering demographic factors like age, gender, income groups, education and profession. ,This research highlights the antecedents influencing the LE of MOOC learners using the CoI framework which will help the MOOC designers and marketers to apprehend the factors influencing LE. The results of this research will help them formulate suitable strategies in the design and delivery of MOOCs to improve the LE of learners. ,This unique research investigates and empirically validates the CoI framework to understand LE of MOOC learners in India. This research extends the CoI framework by adding contextual factors – TB and HD in the context of a developing country.
Influence of Pregnancy, Parity and Stage of Lactation on Milk Yield and Composition in Crossbred Dairy Cattle

The present study was conducted to explore the effect of pregnancy, parity and stage of lactation on milk yield and milk composition in crossbred cattle maintained at Livestock Research Station, Thiruvazahmkunnu, Palakkad, under Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. The farm is located at latitude, longitude and altitude of 11o21’ N, 76o21’ E and 60–70 m above sea level and having a mean annual rainfall of 2, 570 mm. Milk samples from 44 crossbred cows in different parity, stage of pregnancy and lactation were collected for seven consecutive days and composition was analyzed using Ekomilk Ultra pro milk analyzer (Milkana KAM 98-2A). The overall mean milk yield, fat, SNF, protein and lactose were 7.9 kg, 3.6%, 8.1%, 3.2% and 4.2%, respectively. Pregnant cows had significantly (p 200 days) were 9.23, 7.57 and 6.52 kg/day, respectively, with peak yield being observed during the first stage of lactation (<100 days). The stage of lactation had significant effect (p<0.05) on milk yield and fat per cent whereas the other components were not influenced by the stage of lactation.
Lead‐free perovskite MASnBr
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 ‐based memristor for quaternary information storage

Funding information Major Research Project of Natural Scientific Research Foundation of the Higher Education Institutions in Jiangsu Province, Grant/Award Number: 17KJA150010; Natural Science Foundation of China, Grant/Award Numbers: 21978185, 21938006, 21603158; Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions (PAPD) Abstract Memristors are a new type of circuit element with a resistance that is tunable to discrete levels by a voltage/current and sustainable after removal of power, allowing for low-power computation and multilevel information storage. Many organic-inorganic lead perovskites are reported to demonstrate memristive behavior, but few have been considered for use as a multilevel memory; also, their potential application has been hindered by the toxicity of lead ions. In this article, lead-free perovskite MASnBr3 was utilized in memristors for quaternary information storage. Indium tin oxide (ITO)/MASnBr3/Au memristors were fabricated and showed reliable memristive switching with well-separated ON/OFF states of a maxima resistance ratio of 10 to 10. More importantly, four resistive states can be distinguished and repeatedly written/read/erased with a retention time of 10 seconds and an endurance of 10 pulses. By investigating the current-electrode area relationship, Br distribution in the ON/OFF states by in situ Raman and scanning electron microscopy, and temperaturedependent current decay, the memristive behavior was explicitly attributed to the forming/breaking of conductive filaments caused by the migration of Br under an electric field. In addition, poly(ethylene terephthalate)-ITO/ MASnBr3/Au devices were found to retain their multiresistance state behavior after being bent for 1000 times, thus demonstrating good device flexibility. Our results will inspire more lead-free perovskite work for multilevel information storage, as well as other memristor-based electronics.
Phase II trial of single agent bevacizumab in patients with relapsed, aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL): Southwest Oncology Group Study S0108

6592 Background: VEGF is overexpressed in a number of malignancies. We previously found high expression of VEGF and its receptors in a sample of aggressive NHL specimens. Based on these results, we initiated this trial. Methods: Patients (pts) were treated every 2 weeks with bevacizumab (BV), a recombinant monoclonal antibody against VEGF, at a dose of 10mg/kg IV. Eligibility was limited to advanced stage aggressive NHL histologies in 1st or 2nd relapse. Results: 51 pts were registered (5 ineligible). Median age was 70 yrs (range: 36–87). 44 pts have been evaluated for toxicity. One died of pulmonary emboli and another died of probable progressive disease (possible causal relationship to drug could not be ruled out). 15 pts had grade 3 toxicities. The most common were cytopenias (10); fatigue, malaise, or lethargy (5); dyspnea (3); hypertension (2); hyponatremia (2); and dehydration (2). 40 eligible pts were evaluated for best response. There were 2 PR for an overall response rate of 5% (95% C.I. 1–17%).
EPISTEMIC STANCE IN THE KAVANAUGH CONFIRMATION HEARING: FOCUS ON MENTAL AND COMMUNICATION VERBS

This article reports on a study into the use of a subset of stance markers in the Kavanaugh confirmation hearing, and it reveals how the choice of these markers is affected by the speakers’ interactional roles and communicative purposes. It looks in particular at the ways the Supreme Court nominee and his accuser deploy “Believing” mental verbs (think, believe, understand) and common communication verbs (say, tell, talk) to orient themselves to the epistemic domain. The investigation also demonstrates how the questioners, i.e. the Senators and the prosecutor, manifest their attitudes. In sum, the analysis suggests that Judge Kavanaugh prefers external domains of reference (communication verbs) whereas Christine B. Ford favours internal domains of reference (mental verbs). In this way, rational and credibility appeals (logos and ethos) are juxtaposed with affective appeals (pathos). Consequently, it is posited, patterns with mental and communication verbs determine the degree of certainty projected by the testifying parties.
The Influence of a Company’s Ownership Structure on Upward Real Earnings Management

Financial transparency, including transparency of transactions, is one of the pillars of sustainability. This study investigates whether a company’s ownership structure, including ownership concentration, managerial ownership, and the presence of institutional investors, affects upward real earnings management practices. The research is based on companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange in Poland adapting panel data regression models. The significance and contribution to literature of the paper lies in the fact that we provide evidence that the association between the magnitude of total upward real earnings management and shareholder concentration is U-shaped, thereby indicating that there is an optimal level of ownership concentration, minimizing the magnitude of upward real earnings management and thus increasing financial transparency. Our results show the negative relationship between total upward real earnings management and managerial ownership, thereby we confirm the alignment of interest hypothesis, in terms of real earnings management. We also confirm that individual instruments of real earnings management are linked to ownership concentration and managerial ownership in specific ways. The presence of institutional investors reduces the magnitude of total upward real earnings management.