Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effect of Nutrient Omission on Grain Yield and Yield Components of Maize (Zea mays L.) at Kersa District, Jimma Zone, Southwestern Ethiopia

Application of fertilizer is the most effective means to increase nutrient uptake in crop plants and improve yields and quality. A field experiment was conducted with an objective to identify which of macronutrients N, P and K are limiting maize grain and yield components in the study area during 2017/18 cropping season. The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized block design with six treatments replicated across six farmers’ fields in Kersa district, Jimma zone, south western Ethiopia. The trial consisted of six treatments, unfertilized control, PK, NK, NP, NPK and NPK+. Maize grain yield was the highest for the NPK treatment followed by NPK+ treatment but lowest for the unfertilized control and N omitted plots. In absence of N, P, and K maize grain yields were significantly lower compared to that of NPK and NPK+ treatments. Among the different treatments, NPK gave the highest grain yield (9185 kg ha-1), while the control treatment gave the lowest grain yield (1861.3 kg ha-1). Grain yield levels obtained for different fertilizer treatments were ranked as NPK>NPK+>NP>PK>NK, illustrating that N deficiency was the most yield limiting nutrient followed by P and K in order. Therefore, NPK is the most suitable balanced fertilizers as application of secondary and micronutrients did not further enhance grain yield in the study area.
COMPARISON OF ANTIHYPERGLYCEMIC ACTIVITY OF DIFFERENT PARTS OF KLUTUK BANANA (MUSA BALBISIANA COLLA)

Objective: Banana is a plant that grows in Indonesia and is widely consumed by Indonesian people. One of banana type is klutuk banana (Musa balbisiana Colla). There were many types of researches about klutuk banana for antidiabetic activity; however, antidiabetic activity of its peel and pulp are still unknown. Methods: The objective of the study was to determine of antihyperglycemic activity of different parts of klutuk banana. Animals were divided into 15 groups, namely normal control, negative control, positive control (glibenclamide 0.65 mg/kg body weight (bw), and 12 sample groups. All animals were given 2 g/kg bw glucose monohydrate and blood glucose level was measured every 30 min for 120 min. Results: The results of the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) showed that KPE2 (klutuk peel extract 350 mg/kg bw) gave higher activity to decrease blood glucose level compared to the other groups at the minute of 30 (-24.83%; p. 0.00), 60 (-33.93%; p. 0.000), 90 (-46.29%; p. 0.000) and 120 (-35.44%; p. 0.000). Conclusion: The klutuk peel extract has very strong antioxidant activity and antihyperglycemic activity at a dose of 350 mg/kg bw.
A Teacher–Researcher Partnership for Professional Learning: Co-Designing Project-Based Learning Units to Increase Student Engagement in Science Classes

ABSTRACT We present teacher–researcher partnership (TRP) as a way of fostering teachers’ professional learning. Teachers’ participation as research group members is an essential aspect of the partnership. Teachers and researchers share the same goal, which is to improve their understanding of and enhance students’ engagement in science. Project-based learning (PBL) was selected as a means of enhancing student engagement. The activities of the partnership focused on the co-design and enactment of and co-reflection on PBL units. Teachers participated in the design of the data collection process and the interpretation of initial findings. As an indicator of teachers’ professional learning, we examined students’ engagement during different implementations of the PBL units. Student engagement was measured using a situational experience sampling questionnaire delivered via mobile phones. The students’ experiences of scientific practices and engagement in actual learning situations were measured in the first and second years of the teachers’ implementation of the teaching units. An analysis of the students’ responses showed that the students were 20% more engaged in the second year than in the first year. We argue that TRP has the potential to enhance teachers’ professional learning.
PENGARUH BUDAYA ORGANISASI, MOTIVASI KERJA DAN KEPUASAN KERJA TERHADAP KINERJA KARYAWAN PADA (SURVEY PADA CV. KARTIKA GRUP KECAMATAN WATES KABUPATEN KULON PROGODAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKARTA)

Karyawan merupakan sumber daya paling penting bagi kelangsungan sebuah perusahaan. Sebuah perusahaan dapat berjalan dan berkembang dengan adanya karyawan yang menjalankan segala aktivitasnya, sehingga kemudian kinerja karyawan menjadi penting untuk disoroti karena perkembangan perusahaan tergantung dari kinerja karyawan itu sendiri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh budaya organisasi, motivasi kerja, dan kepuasan kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan pada CV Kartika Group, Wates, Kulon Progo, Yogjakarta. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif, dengan respondennya adalah karyawan di CV Kartika Group. Jumlah sampel yang digunakan disini adalah 208 orang karyawan yang diambil secara purposive sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah dengan penyebaran kuesioner. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa budaya organisasi, motivasi kerja dan kepuasan kerja berpengaruh secara simultan dan parsial terhadap kinerja karyawan CV Kartika Group, sehingga dengan meningkatkan budaya organisasi, motivasi kerja dan kepuasan kerja maka akan dapat meningkatkan kinerja karyawan. Hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa variabel budaya organisasi, motivasi kerja dan kepuasan kerja mempengaruhi kinerja karyawan sebesar 18,5%.
The Role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Information in Supply-Chain Contracting: Evidence from the Expansion of CSR Rating Coverage

We examine the effect of CSR information on stakeholder decision-making, specifically on supply-chain contracting decisions. We exploit a CSR information shock, the CSR rating coverage expansion by Thomson Reuters Asset4 in 2017, which provided CSR information and ratings for the first time for firms from the Russell 2000 index (hereafter, “treated firms”). Using a difference-in-differences design with the previously covered Russell 1000 supplier firms as control group, we find a negative effect of the CSR information shock for treated suppliers with low CSR ratings, who on average experience reductions in the number of contracts and the number of corporate customers. In cross-sectional analyses, we document variation in our treatment effect consistent with two underlying mechanisms: (i) benchmarking of suppliers’ CSR by corporate customers, and (ii) CSR-related public pressure on customer-supplier contracting. Collectively, our findings provide novel evidence on the causal effect of CSR information on stakeholders’ decision-making.
Status of Illegal Bird Hunting in Bangladesh: Online news portal as the source

ABSTRACT Illegal wildlife hunting, especially birds are a major global conservation concern for many dwindling species. This article attempted to collate the illegal bird hunting incidents in Bangladesh from 2010 to 2020 (until June) by searching articles published in online news portals. Three hunting hotspots have been identified, which are typically wetland habitats. Birds from the Ardeidae family (herons, egrets, bitterns, night herons) (118 cases) were hunted mostly preferred by trapping (40%) and netting (27%) hunting techniques. To generate some easy income (77% cases) during the winter season was the main motivation for hunting. Existing Wildlife Crime Control Unit of Bangladesh Forest Department should be strengthened and laws should be implemented to halt the further illegal killing of birds in Bangladesh. The country is strategically an important stopover site for bird migration where two migratory flyways (East Asian-Australasian and Central Asian) run over.
A regularity criterion for 3D NSE in ‘dynamically restricted’ local Morrey spaces

ABSTRACT It is shown that a local-in-time strong solution u to the 3D Navier–Stokes equations remains regular on an interval provided a smallness -condition on u in a dynamically restricted local Morrey space is stipulated; more precisely, where η is a dynamic dissipation scale consistent with the turbulence phenomenology and α and p are suitable parameters. Such regularity criterion guarantees the volumetric sparseness of local spatial structure of intense vorticity components, preventing the formation of the finite-time blow up at T under the framework of -sparseness classes introduced in Bradshaw et al. (An algebraic reduction of the ‘Scaling Gap’ in the Navier–Stokes regularity problem. Arch Ration Mech Anal. 2019;231(3):1983–2005).
The antagonistic effect of locally isolated Trichoderma spp. against dry root rot of mungbean

Abstract The current investigation deals with the isolation, identification and testing the antagonistic ability of Trichoderma spp. on Macrophomina phaseolina under in vitro and in vivo conditions. The locally isolated biocontrol agents were subjected to morphological and molecular identification and further research was carried out to test all the biocontrol agents. T. harzianum was found to be highly effective in dual confrontation test, restricting the fungal growth by 67.59% as compared to control. Various secondary metabolites of Trichoderma spp. were studied with inverted plate and culture filtrate assay. Mycoparasitism and antibiosis were also examined using light and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) which indicated that all the Trichoderma spp. restricted the growth by coiling around the host hyphae and through secondary metabolites. In vivo experiments showed that all the treatments significantly reduced the disease severity and intensity where T. harzianum was found to be the most effective biocontrol agent (decreased upto 72.88 and 60.24%). Nevertheless, T. harzianum could be used as a potent indigenous biocontrol agent against dry root rot which also helped to reduce its deleterious effect on the host plant.
Potential Waste Application of Several Industries Segments in Brazilian Agriculture: Effects on Physical and Chemical Soil Properties

ABSTRACT Large amounts of waste are produced daily by several industrial branches in Brazil, many of which can be used in agriculture. Applying nutrient-containing waste onto soil might minimize dependence on chemical mineral fertilizers, contributing to sustainable agriculture. Some of this waste increases soil pH, similar or even superior to that of limestone, providing opportunities for use in acidic soils. Different industrial waste may have elements that alter the electric charge of clay surfaces, which may alter soil physical characteristics related to dispersion and flocculation and consequently soil aggregation. Therefore, the presence of sodium may cause the dispersion of clays and calcium-containing waste, as its components may improve aggregation. The application of industrial waste can add heavy metals to the soil and, consequently, environmental problems if performed without strict regulations. Brazil has large industrial and agricultural areas, to which waste can be applied to supply part or all of the nutritional plant demand. To be recommended as economically effective and environmentally safe, a thorough waste analysis, chemical characterization of the soil, and knowledge of the nutritional requirements of the crop to be grown are required.
Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome Type 1: Unusual Case Report and Review of Literature

Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type 1 [TRPS1; (OMIM #190350)] is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder on chromosome 8q24. The carrier of the syndrome may present skeletal, craniofacial, and oral manifestations. The main characteristics that the individual may present are scarce hair or total alopecia, thin upper lip, long erased nasolabial filter, bulbous nose and low set ears. In the oral cavity, there may be changes such as supernumerary teeth and hypodontia, size changes, including macrodontia and microdontia, and teeth in malocclusion. This study aims to review the literature on the main characteristics of TRPS1 and present a rare case with systemic and especially intraoral phenotypic characteristics of a pediatric patient with trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type 1 different from those already reported in literature. Twenty-seven articles dealing exclusively with TRPS1 were reviewed and its main systemic and intraoral characteristics were described. TRPS1 is rare, and the knowledge of new phenotypic characteristics is important to facilitate the diagnosis.
Fractional Plasticity Model for Coarse Aggregates Incorporating Particle Breakage under Triaxial Loading

Fractional plasticity has been originally proposed for capturing the state-dependent nonassociated behaviour of sand, with no use of state variables and additional plastic potentials. However, for coarse aggregates, significant particle breakage would occur, which could influence the stress-strain behaviour of the material, by shifting the critical state line in the e − ln p ′ plane. In this note, an extension of the fractional plasticity for constitutive modelling of coarse aggregates is made by incorporating particle breakage under triaxial loading. The developed model is validated by simulating a series of laboratory test results of different coarse aggregates under triaxial loading, where a good agreement between the model simulations and test results is observed.
Investigating opportunities for use of alternative coagulants for drinking water treatment at Morton Jaffray Water Treatment works, Harare, Zimbabwe

Drinking water treatment at Harare’s main water works, Morton Jaffray Water Treatment Works (MJWTW), has been a challenge due to source (Lake Chivero) pollution, and the efficacy of some of the processes and chemicals including aluminium sulphate (alum) has been questioned. This study investigated the use of an alternative coagulant to the traditional use of alum at MJWTW. The effectiveness of five coagulants, namely Anhydrous Poly Aluminium Chloride (APAC), Poly Aluminium Chloride (PAC), Primco 100, Zetafloc 4030 and alum (control) was investigated by flocculation tests in a laboratory using Lake Chivero water. Parameters analysed included pH, turbidity, Electrical Conductivity (EC) and chlorophyll-a for raw water and treated water. Raw water mean pH was 7+ 0.4, turbidity (3.3+ 0.2 NTU), EC (337+ 5.0 μS/cm) and chlorophyll-a concentration (2.28 μg/L). Primco 100 had the best performance with the lowest optimum dosage of 25 mg/L while alum had the highest dosage of 55 mg/L. APAC, PAC, Primco 100 and Zetafloc 4030 did not change the pH of water significantly but alum did. The study concluded that Primco 100 was the most suitable coagulant and could be an alternative to alum.
Modeling Diameter Distributions of Loblolly Pine Plantations in Western Gulf Coastal Plain

Diameter distribution models are useful tools for forest management planning, in particular for even-aged plantations of important commercial species such as loblolly pine. Using data collected from loblolly pine plantations across East Texas, two diameter distribution model systems were developed, with the first being a conventional, Weibull-form statistical model system and the second being developed using gradient boosting (GB) technique. Both models were tested using an independent data set and compared with the regional model currently being used, which was developed by Lee and Coble (2006). Compared with Lee and Coble (2006), the Weibull-form model of this study had 66.7% smaller prediction bias, 27.2% lower mean absolute error (MAE), and 18.9% smaller root-mean-square error (RMSE). Compared with the Weibull-form model of this study, the GB model had 33.9% lower MAE, 39.5% smaller RMSE, and greater R2. Thus, the GB model greatly outperformed the Weibull-form model, which, in turn, was greatly improved over the Lee and Coble (2006) in prediction accuracy. By combining a regional volume or weight equation, both proposed diameter distribution models can be used to predict stand wood volume or weight by diameter class. Both models, in particular the GB model, are recommended for use in predicting stand structures and developing stand and stock tables for loblolly pine plantations in the region. Knowing future stand tree size distributions is important for forest management planning. This study developed two quantitative tools to predict diameter distributions for loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) plantations in the Western Gulf Coastal Plain, with one based on the Weibull function (Weibull-form model) and the other developed using the gradient boosting technique (GB model). For the Weibull-form model, using current stand information, readers can manually calculate future stand trees per acre by diameter class. Importantly, the Weibull-form model provides more accurate (less bias and more precise) prediction than any currently available models for loblolly pine in the region. The GB model, which uses the same predictors as the Weibull-form model, can achieve even better (similar bias but more precise) prediction than the Weibull-form model. However, no equations and model coefficients for the GB model were provided, and use of the GB model relies on computer programming. A computer program was developed to implement the GB model. We recommend use of both models, in particular of the GB model, in managing loblolly pine in the region. The results aid our understanding in loblolly pine stand structure development and management in the region.
The Dark Triad, emotional intelligence, self-monitoring and executive coach effectiveness and satisfaction

ABSTRACT In all 545 executive coaches completed a number of tests online which assessed their dark-triad, trait emotional intelligence, self-monitoring traits as well as measures of perceived career satisfaction and perceived coaching effectiveness. We tested twelve hypotheses concerning direct and mediated effects of the three individual difference variables on the two outcome variables. Emotional intelligence and Narcissism were most closely related to self-rated efficacy while Machiavellianism and Psychopathy was most closely associated with career satisfaction. Limitations and implications are noted as well as recommendations for practice.
Effects of Perioperative Rosuvastatin for Postoperative Delirium After Elderly General Anesthesia Patients: A Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Trial

Background: Experimental evidence has indicated the benefits of statins for the treatment of postoperative delirium. Previously clinical trials had no definite conclusions of statins on delirium. Some clinical trials indicated statins can reduce postoperative delirium and improve outcome, while some studies showed negative results. Therefore, the present study tries to evaluate whether perioperative rosuvastatin treatment could reduce the incidence of delirium and improve clinical outcomes. Methods: This was a randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled trial in a single-center in Jiangsu, China. This study enrolled patients aged more than 60 years old who present selective general anesthesia operation, with informed consent. A computer-generated randomization sequence (in a 1:1 ratio) was used to randomly assign patients to receive either rosuvastatin (40 mg/day) or placebos. Participants, care providers, and investigators were all masked to group assignment. The primary endpoint was the incidence of delirium, assessed twice daily with the Confusion Assessment Method during the first 7 postoperative days. Analyses were performed by intention-to-treat and safety populations. Results: Between Jan 1, 2017, and Jan 1, 2020, 3512 patients were assessed. A total of 821 were randomly assigned to receive either a placebo (n=411) or rosuvastatin (n=410). The incidence of postoperative delirium was significantly lower in the rosuvastatin group (23 [5.6%] of 410 patients) than the placebo group (42 [13.5%] of 411 patients (OR=0.522, 95% CI 0.308-0.885; p<0.05). No significant difference on 30-day all-cause mortality (6.1% vs 8.7 %, OR 0.67, P=0.147, 95% CI 0.39–1.2) between two groups. Rosuvastatin can decrease the hospitalization time (13.8±2.5 vs 14.2±2.8, P=0.03) and hospitalization expenses (9.3±2.5 vs 9.8±2.9, P=0.007). No statistical significance between the two groups on abnormal liver enzymes (9.0% vs 7.1%, P=0.30, OR=1.307, 95% CI 0.787-2.169) and rhabdomyolysis (0.73% vs 0.24%, P=0.37, OR=3.020, 95% CI 0.31-29.2. Conclusion: The current study suggests that perioperative rosuvastatin treatment can reduce the incidence of delirium after elective general anesthesia operation. However, no evidence was found that rosuvastatin can improve clinical outcomes. The therapy was safe. Further investigation is necessary to fully understand the potential usefulness of dexmedetomidine in older patients. Trial registration: chictr.org.cn, ChiCTR-IPR-17011984(Registered date: 13/07/2017). The manuscript adheres to CONSORT guidelines.
Cointegration of Macroeconomics Variables and Dow Jones Industrial Average Index on the Composite Stock Price Index In 2015-2019

This research examines the cointegration of macroeconomic variables and the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index toward IHSG. The Sampling data used is non probability sampling techniques by using historical monthly data from January 2015 to December 2019. The method used in this study are Augmented DickeyFuller Test for stationarity test, Johansen Test for Cointegration, and Error Correction Model for short-term relationships with eviews 10. The findings showed that DJIA Index not cointegrated with IHSG because investors are more responsive to global market and domestic sentiment. Exchange rates not cointegrated with the IHSG because exchange rate and IHSG movements do not always had a negative relationship. Interest rates are not cointegrated with IHSG because most of the sectors in the IDX affected by external sentiment than interest rates. Meanwhile, inflation have a cointegration relationship but does not have a short-term relationship with IHSG because inflation is generally known as a continuous increase in the price of goods as a whole. Crude oil have a cointegration relationship but does not have a short-term relationship with IHDG, which implies that an increase or decrease in crude oil in the short term can not affect IHSG. ISSN: 2723-1097
Comparative Study on Efficacy of Sanitizing Potential of Aqueous Ozone and Chlorine on Keeping Quality and Shelf-life of Minimally Processed Onion (Allium Cepa L.)

ABSTRACT The increased cases of food-borne outbreaks associated with microbial contamination of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables have underlined the importance of safe and effective sanitizing agents in the food industry. This study was conducted to comparatively evaluate the sanitizing effects of optimized aqueous ozone conditions (5 ppm dissolved ozone for an exposure time of 8 min and aqueous pH of 3.01), 100 ppm chlorine and water washing treatments on the cut slices (4 ± 1 mm) of onion (Allium cepa L). The treated samples were packed in cling wrapped tray packs and were stored under ambient (26.8–37.3°C, 10–57% RH) as well as refrigerated conditions (5 ± 1°C, 90 ± 1% RH) and were monitored for quality parameters at regular intervals (1 day for ambient and 5 days for refrigerated storage conditions). Among the samples stored under ambient conditions, aqueous ozone-treated samples had a significantly better shelf life (2 days) as compared to chlorine-treated (1 day) samples. Whereas, under refrigerated storage conditions, a higher shelf life was observed for minimally processed onion treated with chlorine (16 days) followed by ozone (13 days). The microbial load on the ozone and chlorine-treated produce was 8.4 log (cfu g−1) and 7.4 log (cfu g−1) respectively, after 2 weeks of refrigerated storage. Optimized conditions of aqueous ozone were observed to yield a competitive sanitizing efficiency as compared to 100 ppm chlorine.