Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Review of low-level background radioactivity studies conducted from 2000 to date in people Republic of China

ABSTRACT About 87% of the total dose received by the general public is due to naturally existing radioactive nuclides. Long-term exposure to the relatively long half-life radioactive elements (including Uranium, Thorium, and Potassium) and their decay products pose severe health threats to the population including lung cancer. The related available data has been collected from numerous studies conducted in China over the last two decades. Several studies have been conducted to determine the radioactive content of primordial Uranium-238, Thorium-232, Radium-226, Potassium-40, and anthropogenic Cesium-137 radionuclides in building materials, soil samples from cultivated lands, fertilizers used for reformation of soil, ash (fly, bottom) from coal fired power plant, water for irrigation and dietary items by means of High Purity Germanium HPGe or Sodium Iodide NaI (Tl) detectors. The radium equivalent activity of all the studied materials was found to be less than 370 Bq/kg except in soil from Baoji coal fired power plant (CFPP), building materials from Weinan, Xing, Fly ash from Xiangyang and coal-bearing strata from East china. The glazed tiles from Guandong, Xhaanxi, Shandong, and Zhejiang with > 370 Bq/kg, Gamma Index > 6, corresponding to a γ- dose rate higher than the permissible limit of 1 mSv/yr. The volume of the gathered data is vast and scattered, and it is required to compile all data regarding the natural as well as man-made radioactivity in China. The main goal of this paper is to establish a nationwide baseline data on natural radioactivity levels by reviewing and compiling the outcomes of the conducted studies within the entire country.
Embryo-larvicidal activities of lufenuron on selected lepidopteran pests

Studies on the embryo-larvicidal activities of lufenuron on immature stages of the American bollwonn, Helicoverpa annigera (Hubner); potato tuber moth, Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller); diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.); and the false codling moth, Cryptophlebia leucotreta (Meyrick) under laboratory conditions were carried out between September 1997 and January 2001. In the embryo-larvicidal (ovo-larvicidal) bioassays, mortality of eggs placed on treated substrates (plant materials leaves, fruits and tubers), was 1.0 6.4 % for American bollwonn eggs, 0.3 5.1 % for potato tuber moth eggs, 2.8 6.9 % for diamondback moth eggs and 4.7 21.1 % for false codling moth eggs. These results show that lufenuron has a low effect on the embryonic stages of the American bollwonn, potato tuber moth, diamondback moth and the false codling moth. Mortality of first instars of the American bollwonn and the potato tuber moth larvae after emergence from the treated substrates was very high (> 90.3 %) but mortality of the first instars of false codling moth larvae was low « 5.0 %). In the diamondback moth, mortality of first instars from the treated cabbage leaf discs was 37.0 80.5 % and 1.8 ­ 4.5 % for eggs that emerged from untreated cabbage leaf discs. In the four insect pests studied, mortality was most common during or after larval moult and nearly all the dead and dying larvae had typical symptoms of acylurea poisoning, such as black shrivelled body, ruptured exoskeleton, leaking haemolymph and failure to shed the old larval skin. VII Emergence of adult c. leucotreta from lufenuron-treated orange fruits was high (75.8 ­ 90.0 %), but the emergence of adult H. armiger~ E. operculella and E. xylostella from the treated plant substrates was very low « 4.3 %). In the residual activity bioassays, lufenuron was highly effective against first and second instar stages of the American bollworm, potato tuber moth and the diamondback moth over the 10-day trial period, but had no significant effect on the larval and post larval stages of the false codling moth. Histological examination of the integument of larval instars that emerged from eggs placed on lufenuron-treated substrates showed a complete distortion or disorganization of the endocuticular layers. This distortion of larval endocuticule and the degeneration of the epidermal layer suggest that larval death during or after moult could have been caused by a defect in the process of cuticle deposition. Findings from this study shows that the topical application of lufenuron prior to egg oviposition would reduce the amount of damage caused by the larval instars of H. armigera, E. operculella and E. xylostella.
A new method to restore the impact of land‐use change on flood frequency based on the Hydrologic Engineering Center‐Hydrologic Modelling System model

To reveal the impacts of land‐use change on flood frequency distribution, a method to contradiction restore the largest‐gauged annual flood series to current land‐use conditions was proposed, based on the Hydrologic Engineering Center‐Hydrologic Modelling System (HEC‐HMS), with a newly developed iterative asymptotic method to calibrate the model parameters. Using the Xixi Basin on the southeastern coast of China as a case‐study, the HEC‐HMS model was applied to forward restore the largest annual floods between 1956 and 2011 by using the land‐use conditions of 2010. The flood peak flow series derived from forward restoration were used for flood frequency analysis. The results showed that (a) the iterative asymptotic method could calibrate the initial loss ratio and wave velocity relatively well. The physical meaning of the parameter values obtained was clear. The overall model simulation result was satisfactory, with Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency coefficients of 0.827 and 0.843 in the calibration and verification periods, respectively. (b) The calibration method effectively addressed the difficulty in determining the model parameters needed for resolving the restoration of the impacts of land‐use changes on the largest‐gauged annual flood peak flows and provided a newer HEC‐HMS‐based restoration approach for nonstationary flood frequency analysis. (c) Urbanization in the Xixi Basin caused a degradation in forested and arable lands, as well as in grasslands. Its main impact on the flood frequency distribution was that the average flood peak flow increased from 2,633.32 to 2,889.48 m3s−1and the changes in the coefficient of variation and coefficient of skewness were very small.
Soil Propertes, Nutrints availability and Wheat Productivity as affected By Compost and Nitrogen Sources

Two field experiments were performed in Agricultural Farm of Sides Agricultural Research Station , ARC ,Beni-Suef Governorate , Egypt to investigate the effect of different levels of compost (0.0 , 4.8 and 9.5 Mg ha ) and different nitrogen sources , i.e. , without ,ammonium ,sulphate (AS) , ammonium nitate (AN) and urea(U) on some soil chemical and physical properties after wheat harvested as well as wheat growth parameters ; yield and its components. The results show that all studied soil properties and nutrient availability were improved due to increasing compost level, except soil salinity, which increased by increasing compost. Also, increased compost level increased wheat growth, yields and its components as well as N, P and K content in grains and straw. N-fertilization did not affect soil properties and nutrient availability except soil reaction and soil available phosphorus. It could be arranged nitrogen sources on reducing soil pH and increasing soil available phosphorus in the descending order as follow : AS > AN > U . Irrespective of nitrogen sources, nitrogen application was significantly increased all studied growth parameters, yield and yield components and nutrients content, where as fertilizer surpassed other nitrogen forms followed by AN and U. The treatment of 9.5 Mg ha compost +179 g Nha consider the best treatment of wheat productivity and improved soil properties and fertility under the condition of alluvial soil for middle Egypt.
Effect of nutritional supplement formula on catch-up growth in young children with nonorganic faltering growth: a prospective multicenter study

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Inadequate nutrition in infants and young children affects physical growth and neurocognitive development. Therefore, early nutritional intervention is important to promote catch-up growth in young children with faltering growth. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of nutritional supplementation with a pediatric concentrated and balanced nutritional supplement formula on promoting growth and improving nutritional status in children with nonorganic faltering growth. SUBJECTS/METHODS Children aged 12–36 months whose body weight-for-age was < 5th percentile on the Korean Growth Charts were enrolled. Children born premature or having organic diseases were excluded. Children were instructed to consume 400 mL of formula per day in addition to their regular diet for 6 months. Pediatricians and dietitians educated the parents and examined the subjects every 2 months. Anthropometric parameters were measured at baseline and at 2, 4, and 6 months, and laboratory tests were done at baseline and 6 months. The good consumption group included children who consumed ≥ 60% of the recommended dose of formula. RESULTS Total 82 children completed the 6-month intervention. At baseline, there were no significant differences in all variables between the good consumption and poor consumption groups. Weight and weight z-scores were significantly improved in the good consumption group compared to the poor consumption group at the end of the intervention (P = 0.009, respectively). The good consumption group showed a significant trend for gaining weight (P < 0.05) and weight z-score (P < 0.05) compared to the poor consumption group during 6 months of formula intake. The concentration of blood urea nitrogen was significantly increased in the good consumption group (P = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Nutritional supplementation with a concentrated and balanced pediatric nutritional formula along with dietary education might be an effective approach to promote catch-up growth in children with nonorganic faltering growth.
Pest status of the sooty blotch and flyspeck complex in Asturian (NW Spain) apple orchards.

Sooty blotch and flyspeck (SBFS) fungi occur on apple surface in regions with moist climate, such as Asturias, in the Northwest coast of Spain. Due to the lack of knowledge on SBFS in our region, research has been conducted to determine (1) the timing of appearance of symptoms, (2) the incidence of these fungi on different cultivars, orchards and years and (3) the effectiveness of several fungicides for controlling this disease. Development of SBFS signs was followed in the 2011 season from early July to harvest in several cultivars and orchards. SBFS signs were observed from July 20 onwards. Signs classically related to SB and those of FS appeared on the same date. Some variation in symptom development was observed among cultivars and orchards. Cultivar susceptibility was recorded just before harvest in 2010 and 2011. The severity of SBFS depended greatly on the cultivar but also on the orchard. Damage level in individual cultivars and orchards was rather similar in the two years of observation. Lime sulphur and potassium bicarbonate (Armicarb) sprayed alone or combined with wettable sulphur provided good control of SBFS when they were applied fortnightly from early June to late September (9 sprayings). The clay Myco-San was not as efficient at controlling fruit blemish although diminished the symptoms compared to untreated trees. The use of potassium bicarbonate had, however, side effects increasing lenticel spotting to intolerable limits and reducing fruit weight and yield. This study allowed us to determine the importance of the disease and the cultivar susceptibility in our conditions. Further research is needed to develop a forecasting model and to use fungicides more efficiently.
Evaluation of Genetic Differentiation of Albizia lucida Populations from Eastern Region of the Indian Sub-continent by ISSR Markers

Level and distribution of genetic diversity in seven populations of Albizia lucida Benth. in eastern region of the Indian sub-continent were estimated using ISSR markers. Relatively higher level of genetic diversity within populations was observed in seven populations of A. lucida (mean of 0.38). From the result of AMOVA, majority of genetic diversity was allocated within populations (96.2%) resulting in a moderate degree of population differentiation. The observed distribution pattern of I-SSR variant among the populations was coincided with the typical pattern of long-lived woody tree species. Genetic relationships among the populations, reconstructed by UPGMA method, revealed two genetic groups. The population of Anugul and Bargarh turned out to be the most closely related despite a distance location between them. These formations will be of great value in the development of conservation plans for species exhibiting high levels of genetic differentiation due to fragmentation, such as indication of conservation unit size, which populations should be chosen as priority in conservation plans and which samples should be introduced in areas with a low number of individuals of A. lucida.
Two new records of Myxobolus Bütschli, 1882 (Myxozoa, Myxosporea, Myxobolidae) species from Turkey

Two different myxosporean fish parasites (Myxobolus episquamalis Egusa, Maeno & Sorimachi, 1990 and Myxobolus ichkeulensis Bahri & Marques, 1996) are reported based on samples found on the scales and gill arches of flathead mullet (Mugil cephalus) captured from Camlik Lagoon, located on the northeastern Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Both parasites were found for the first time on flathead mullet from the Turkish coasts. In addition to the data concerning spore morphology and the dimensions of both species, new additional taxonomic observations are presented. Furthermore, asynchronous polar capsule maturation was observed in transmission electron microscope images of both species.
Threats associated with non-infectious diseases in modified extensive shrimp farming systems of West Bengal, India.

The influence of farm establishment and management practices adopted in modified extensive shrimp farms of West Bengal, India on the non-infectious diseases was studied. A total of 60 shrimp farms culturing Penaeus monodon were randomly taken for the study. Information was collected through a structured questionnaire by interviewing the farmers, taking into account all their management practices such as farm establishment, pre-stocking management, stocking management and post-stocking management and particulars regarding disease occurrence during 2001 and 2002 covering two crops. The data generated were evaluated for their association with disease outbreak. Three major non-infectious diseases viz., epicommensal fouling, soft-shelling and gill choking were noticed during the study. Among the variables studied, provision for inlet/outlet, pond ploughing, pond desilting, duration of pond preparation, source of seeds, acclimatization, stocking density, mean water exchange per day, type of aeration and number of crops taken in a year were found to be significantly associated with the incidence of non-infectious diseases.
Biochar and Compost Increase N- Use Efficiency and Yield for Sudangrass (Sorghum bicolor Var. Sudanese) Grown on a Sandy Soil

In 2017 and 2018 summer seasons, two field experiments were conducted at, EL-Qantara East, Ismailia Governorate, Egypt to study the addition effect of biochar and compost in increasing N-fertilizer efficiency for Sorghum bicolor grown on a sandy loam. Four N-fertilization rates of 0, 60, 120, 180 kg N ha 1 (i.e. N0, N60, N120 and N180 respectively) and three organic sources 2 biochars and compost (i.e. BA, BB and Co, respectively) each applied at 24 Mg ha. Highest yield was by BB+ N180. Highest chlorophyll, protein and protein yield contents (41.3 mg g fw. , 118 g kg and 2053 kg ha, respectively were obtained due to CoN180. Available N, P, K, Fe, Mn and Zn increased due to added treatments and highest was by CoN180. Soil pH decreased due to organic amendments while EC slightly increased owing to biochar addition. Maximum N, P, K, Fe, Mn and Zn content and uptake by plants were by CoN180. Highest Nitrogen Use Efficiency, was by CoN120. The CoN180 had superior effect on improving soil properties and increasing sorghum traits.
First record of "Drosophila suzukii" in Québec vineyards

Aim: Surveys conducted between July and September 2012 in Quebec vineyards revealed the presence of the spotted wing drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii Matsumura, just before harvest.Methods and results: Red and white grapevine cultivars from four vineyards were surveyed for leafhoppers by using a tapping method. Unexpectedly, a total of 30 SWD adults were collected from red grapevine cultivars, i. e. , Marechal Foch, Gamay and Seyval Noir. Furthermore, a total of 101 SWD emerged from bunches selected in these vineyards and placed under laboratory conditions. No SWD were found in white cultivars.Conclusion: This is the first mention of SWD in grapevines grown for wine in Quebec.Significance and impact of the study: Spreading of SDW across Quebec vineyards may lead to important yield losses. Insecticide treatments need to be adapted to address this new entomological challenge.
Evaluation of Maize (Zea mays L.) Genotypes for Morphological and Root Characters under Excessive Moisture Stress Condition

Maize is the third most important crop in India after rice and wheat (Al-Swailem et al., 2005; Yadav et al., 2014). It is under cultivation across the globe, including tropical, subtropical and temperate regions, from sea level to 3000 m above sea level. The Composition per 100 g of edible portion of maize (dry) is Protein 11.1g, Fat 3.6 g, Fibre 2.7 g, Calories 342, Amino acids 1.78 mg, Carbohydrates 66.2 g, Calcium 10 mg, Iron International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 9 Number 1 (2020) Journal homepage: http://www. Ijcmas.com
Moroccan College Students’ Perceptions of Feminism: The Case Study of Chouaib Doukkali University

This study probes into college students’ perception of feminism in Morocco. The main objective is to assess students’ definition, attitudes to, or self-identification with the term feminism. In particular, the study aims to explore some arguably rampant misconceptions of the term feminism amongst university students. The major research questions addressed here include how do university students define feminism? Do they self-identify as feminists? What are their perceptions of male feminists? What are their views toward teaching feminism? And do they think feminism is needed? To answer these questions and others, this study opts for a structured interview which targets 50 college students at Chouaib Doukkali University. The students belong to English Studies department. They are semester 6 and masters' students; 25 males and 25 females. The findings reveal that most of the researched students had positive perceptions and attitudes toward feminism. They namely showed how feminism as a course content helped them change certain patriarchal mind-sets they were socialized into since childhood. Therefore, it is hoped that the findings of this study will pave the way and guide policy makers and educationalist to take teaching feminism into account, since most of the respondents suggested that feminism should be included as an independent module, and not only as content embedder in other courses.
Sequenciamento de algoritmos de amostragem para aumentar o desempenho de classificadores em conjuntos de dados desequilibrados

As técnicas de amostragem desempenham um papel essencial na ajuda aos classificadores que aprendem com conjuntos de dados desbalanceados, uma vez que essas técnicas retornam uma versão mais balanceada do conjunto de dados desbalanceados. Under sampling reduz o número de exemplos da classe majoritária para equilibrar o número de exemplos de cada classe. Isso pode fazer com que exemplos relevantes sejam excluídos. Over sampling geralmente usa todos os exemplos disponíveis na classe minoritária para sintetizar novas instâncias, que podem incluir dados ruidosos ou outliers. Assim, dependendo da natureza dos dados, o uso de um algoritmo de um tipo ou outro pode impactar negativamente o desempenho do classificador. Este artigo propõe o 'Sequenciamento de Algoritmos de Amostragem', que permite a composição de diferentes algoritmos de amostragem em um pipeline, para o balanceamento de dados. Os resultados mostraram que a proposta foi capaz de obter acurácia e F1 score médios estatisticamente maiores quando comparados aos das abordagens de amostragem tradicionais e híbridas, na maioria dos problemas desbalanceados selecionados.
INDONESIAN PROPERTY AND REAL ESTATE RETURN ANALYSIS : COMPARISON OF CAPITAL ASSET PRICING MODEL AND FAMA-FRENCH THREE FACTORS MODEL

A nation’s economic growth can be reflected in property and real estate sector growth. Property and real estate are believed to be one leading sector that is indicating a nation economic health, as this sector grows alongside the national economic growth. Property and real estate are a long term business that requires a large sum of capital. Therefore, many firms in these sectors listed their share in the capital market to attract potential investment form investors. However, property and real estate have risks due to its long term nature, which the investors must avoid. This research aimed (1) to determine two major risks on the property and real estate, economic growth and firms size, and value stocks by using Capital Asset Pricing Model and Fama-French Three Factor Model; (2) and to identify the best model that could detect the best return for property and real estate sector. The result showed that the economic condition was significantly affecting the Indonesia property and real estate sector’s excess return. Large size with low book-to-market ratio firms were dominating the property and real estate sector. In conclusion, both models showed similar and consistent results; however the Fama-French Three-Factor Model was better in identifying excess return of Indonesian property and real estate sectors. Keywords: CAPM, property and real estate, three factor model Abstrak: Pertumbuhan ekonomi negara dapat tercermin dari bagaimana sektor properti dan real estate tumbuh. Properti dan real estate diyakini sebagai salah satu sektor terkemuka yang menunjukkan kesehatan ekonomi di suatu negara, karena sektor-sektor tersebut tumbuh seiring dengan pertumbuhan ekonomi. Properti dan real estate cenderung bersifat jangka panjang dan membutuhkan modal besar. Oleh karena itu, banyak perusahaan di sektor ini mendaftarkan saham mereka di pasar modal, untuk menciptakan potensi investasi yang baik bagi investor. Namun, karena sifatnya yang jangka panjang, properti dan real estate memiliki risiko di mana investor harus menghindarinya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan dua risiko utama pada properti dan real estate, pertumbuhan ekonomi dan ukuran serta nilai saham perusahaan dengan menggunakan model CAPM dan Fama-French, dan membandingkan model mana yang dapat mengidentifikasi pengembalian yang lebih baik untuk sektor properti dan real estate. Penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kondisi ekonomi secara signifikan mempengaruhi kelebihan return properti dan real estat Indonesia. Perusahaan dengan ukuran perusahaan besar dan rasio book-to-market yang rendah diketahui mendominasi sektor properti dan real estate. Secara keseluruhan, kedua model menunjukkan hasil yang sama dan konsisten, namun Fama-French Three Factor Model dipastikan lebih baik dalam mengidentifikasi kelebihan pengembalian sektor properti dan real estat Indonesia. Kata kunci: CAPM, property and real estate, three factor model