Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
FOOD HABITS OF MOST COMMON FISHES INHABITING LAKE QARUN (EL-FAYOUM, EGYPT) -

Despite economical importance of Lake Qarun fishes, few data are available on the gut content of adult specimens. During this study, 510 alimentary canals of most common fishes in Lake Qarun (150 Tilapia zillii Gerv.; 110 Oreochromis niloticus Linn; 75 Mugil cephalus Linn. and 175 Solea vulgaris Linn.) were examined. T. zillii (Gerv.) are filter feeding fish, it consumes mainly net phytoplankton of Lake Qarun. Approximately Bacillariophyceae and Dinophyceae were dominated the fish diet. These groups constituted more than 85 % of the total phytoplankton crops for all the examined fishes. However, other classes (Chlorophyceae, Cyanophyceae, Euglenophy-ceae and Cryptophyceae) were observed in comparatively few numbers in the guts of the selected fish. Also, diatoms and dinoflagellates are very important food items for Oreochromis niloticus (Linn.), however Cyanophyceae occu-pied the third prominent position as food for such fish. Solea vulgaris (Linn.) preys heavily upon dinoflagellate Prorocentrum micans Ehr. Moreover, this fish showed a special prefere-nce to diatoms species, on the other hand the other classes were completely disappeared. Correspondingly Mugil cephalus (Linn.) has low efficiency in utilization of natural food of algae. Adult mullets may be dependent to a large extent on zooplankton composition. On the basis of frequency occurrence (FO) and average number, most common fishes of Lake Qarun prefer diets diatoms and dinoflagellates. It is very interest to close fishing season and transplant fish fry during the blooming period to enhance phytoplankton grazing by filter feeding fishes.
Educational Intervention Program for Young Voters: Improving Political Knowledge and Voting Behavior in the 2020 Simultaneous Local Elections

Young voters’ low level of political knowledge, which impacts political participation, is still a phenomenon today. The influence of political knowledge on young voters’ behavior is still being debated, and there is little empirical evidence, especially regarding political knowledge and voting behavior enhanced through specific educational programs. Therefore, an effective education program is needed to increase political knowledge and the desire of young voters to participate in general elections. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of educational programs in increasing political knowledge and shaping voting behavior among young voters in South Kalimantan Local Elections (Pilkada). We used a quasi-experimental research design by providing extension activities as an online educational intervention program to 41 participants. All participants took three measurement phases, starting from the pre-education program, post-education program
Learning and Designing Stochastic Processes from Logical Constraints

Stochastic processes offer a flexible mathematical formalism to model and reason about systems. Most analysis tools, however, start from the premises that models are fully specified, so that any parameters controlling the system's dynamics must be known exactly. As this is seldom the case, many methods have been devised over the last decade to infer (learn) such parameters from observations of the state of the system. In this paper, we depart from this approach by assuming that our observations are {\it qualitative} properties encoded as satisfaction of linear temporal logic formulae, as opposed to quantitative observations of the state of the system. An important feature of this approach is that it unifies naturally the system identification and the system design problems, where the properties, instead of observations, represent requirements to be satisfied. We develop a principled statistical estimation procedure based on maximising the likelihood of the system's parameters, using recent ideas from statistical machine learning. We demonstrate the efficacy and broad applicability of our method on a range of simple but non-trivial examples, including rumour spreading in social networks and hybrid models of gene regulation.
Egyptian Journal of Veterinary Sciences

%, respectively. The purified fraction succeeded in diagnosis of cryptosporidiosis in 182 random serum samples collected from buffaloes with an incidence of 57.14 %. In conclusion, the affinity purified fraction of the Cryptosporidium oocyst antigen might be a good diagnostic candidate for cryptosporidiosis diagnosis and seroepidemiological surveillance.
Effect of different levels of NPK and Zn on yield and nutrient uptake by hybrid maize (COHM 5) in Pilamedu and Palaviduthi series of Tamil Nadu.

The study was undertaken to find out the nutrient optima for maximum yield and the nutrient removal by hybrid maize through balanced fertilization by a systematic approach on soil fertility evaluation proposed by Portch and Hunter (1988). In nutrient sorption study, the nutrients viz. phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and zinc (Zn) were found as limiting nutrients in both Pilamedu (Plm) and Palaviduthi (Pvd) series and were considered as deficient nutrients. The optimum nutrient levels of NPK and Zn were fixed by sorption studies as 200: 60: 25:10 200:76:88:7.4 for these soil series. Nitrogen level was fixed for optimum nutrient treatment at 200 kg ha-1 as prescribed by Portch and Hunter (2002) for this experimental soil series (N2P2K2Zn) with a zero level and one below and one above this level of N were arrived. The field experiments were conducted at farmers' fields with maize (COHM 5) as a test crop. The highest grain yield (8.15 and 7.71 t ha-1) were recorded in the treatment with 250:60:25:10 and 250:76:88:7.4 kg of NPK and Zn ha-1 for Pilamedu and Palaviduthi series. The highest total N uptake (260.60 and 243.44 kg ha-1) of maize in Pilamedu and Palaviduthi series were noticed in the treatment with 250:60:25:10 and 250:76:88:7.4 kg of NPK and Zn ha-1. The application of 200:75:25:10 and 200:95:88:7.4 kg of NPK and Zn ha-1 resulted in the highest total P uptake (77.38 and 73.82 kg ha-1, respectively) in both series. The highest total K uptake (219.47 and 206.50 kg ha-1) were observed for the treatment of 200:60:31.25:10 and 200:76:110:7.4 kg of NPK and Zn ha-1. The application of 250:60:25:10 and 250:76:88:7.4 kg of NPK and Zn ha-1 resulted in the highest total Zn uptake (1.787 and 1.414 kg ha-1) in Pilamedu and Palaviduthi series, respectively.
UST Research Online UST Research Online

Having students actively engaged with each other in discussions has become an increasingly important and common aspect of the classroom environment. This increased emphasis has also meant that instructors need to find ways to effectively and efficiently evaluate class participation. In this paper, we describe the most common method used for these assessments and highlight some of its inherent challenges. We then propose an alternative method based on peer nominations. Two case studies illustrate the advantages of this method; we find that it is both easy for students to complete and provide instructors with valuable diagnostic information with which to provide feedback and assign grades.
The European Union and Turkey: A Review of Their Commonalities and Disparities Using Cluster Analysis

Turkey has enjoyed considerable economic growth over the past decade and has a positive economic outlook and strong growth prospects. The country benefits from being located between Europe and the major energy producers in the Middle East in the so-called strategic energy corridor. The issue of Turkey’s accession to the EU has long been on the political agenda in Europe. Indeed, Turkey has made considerable efforts to become a full EU member state. However, the accession negotiations for EU membership continue, while Turkey has recently refused to open new accession chapters with the EU and instead has turned its attention to other regional developments. Turkey has strengthened its swtrategic ties with a wide range of countries including those in Europe and the Middle East. It also plays an influential role in a geography that stretches across the former Soviet Union nations. In this paper, the path of Turkey’s accession issues is reviewed and the direction of its economy based on the measure of GDP per capita is forecast using an autoregressive integrated moving average model. In addition, the cluster analysis technique is adopted in order to measure the possible standing of Turkey among EU members, the similarities between EU members, and the current path to becoming an EU member state.
Bridging the High School Transition: Assessing the Impact of a Freshman Academy on Student Success

Abstract This paper focuses on quantitatively assessing the implementation of a freshman academy on multiple educational outcomes for students including academic, behavioral and emotional indicators. Existing research presents mixed findings on the effectiveness of freshman academies on student success, and rarely attempt to measure indicators other than grades or standardized test scores. This study examines not only students’ grades and credits attained, but also attendance, behavior referrals and most innovatively, students’ emotional engagement and connectedness. Data from cohorts prior to and post-freshman academy implementation were quantitatively analyzed using a causal-comparative design. Welch t-tests revealed that academic achievement indicators did not differ significantly between pre-and post-freshman academy implementation, while the freshman academy implementation had a positive, statistically significant impact on behavioral engagement indicators. Emotional engagement indicators showed minimal differences between construct scales, however examination of county and state survey results for the same years revealed significantly decreases, showing that the freshman academy had a buffering effect from a broader, downward trend in student emotional engagement statewide.
Size Effect on Shear Strength of FRP Reinforced Concrete Beams without Stirrups

AbstractThis paper presents the results of an experimental investigation that was carried out to examine the size effect on the shear strength and behavior of concrete beams reinforced with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars. The beams were reinforced with glass FRP, carbon FRP, and steel bars in the longitudinal direction with no transverse shear reinforcement. Twelve large-scale simply supported beams with different depths, four for each reinforcement type, were tested to determine their shear capacity. The effective depth of the beams was in the range of 300–750 mm. The axial stiffness of the reinforcement was kept the same for beams with the same reinforcement type with different depths. The test results indicated that as the member depth increased, the shear strength at failure decreased for all reinforcement types. The results were compared with Bažant’s size effect law including different parameters, and a reasonably good trend was observed. The shear strength of FRP reinforced beams were also com.
Panoptic Dreams: Streetscape Video Surveillance in Canada

Part 1: Streetscape Monitoring Programs in Canada 1 Introduction 2 Establishing Streetscape Monitoring Programs Part 2: The Rise of Streetscape Monitoring Programs 3 Monitoring Programs in French Canada 4 Sudbury's Lions Eye in the Sky 5 Kelowna and the Constitutional Debate about Public-Area Video Surveillance 6 London's Downtown Camera Project Part 3: The Spread of Streetscape Monitoring Programs 7 The Expansion of Streetscape Monitoring Programs 8 Thwarted Efforts to Establish Streetscape Monitoring Programs 9 Thunder Bay's Eye on the Street 10 Panoptic Dreams: Arguments, Implications, and Recommendations Appendices Notes References Index
Effects of substrates on growth and yield of ginger cultivated using soilless culture.

The effects of organic soilless substrates on growth and yield of ginger were studied. In soilless production system, many types of growing media or substrates such as rockwool, perlite, vermiculite and peat have been used to grow many kinds of crops. Alternative substrates that are cheaper and locally available such as coconut fibres and burnt paddy husks should be used as alternative media. The main objective of the study was to determine the most suitable organic growth substrate for cultivation of ginger using fertigation technique. The study was conducted under the side-netted rain shelter equipped with an irrigation system to supply fertiliser solution at a regulated time schedule. Five combinations of growth substrates were evaluated: 100% coir dust; 100% burnt paddy husks; 70% coir dust + 30% burnt paddy husks; 30% coir dust + 70% burnt paddy husks; and 50% coir dust + 50% burnt paddy husks. The ginger plants were selected randomly and the rhizomes were harvested 3 – 9 months after sowing. Plants grown in 100% coir dust gave the best growth performance and yield compared to the other treatments. They produced the highest shoot height (123 ± 23 cm), shoot fresh weight (1,340 ± 235 g) and rhizome yield (5,480 ± 325 g per plant). The lowest rhizome yield (2,570 ± 135 g) was obtained from plants planted in 30% coir dust + 70% burnt paddy husks. Hence, it can be concluded that the ginger plants cultivated in 100% coir dust substrate using fertigation technique gave the best plant growth and yields.
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The present study aimed to analyse the influence of the music level of motivation, compared to the absence of music, on intermittent fitness and agility, in a group of young well-trained basketball players. On alternate days, thirteen players (14.85 ± 0.68 years, 188 ± 0.05 cm, 75.89 ± 8.02 kg) were assessed of the V-Cut test (agility test including changes of direction) and the 30– 15 Intermittent Fitness Test (30-15 ; maximal running speed under fatigue). There were six testing sessions over three consecutive weeks, with three different randomized conditions: team-selected High Motivating Music (HMM), Low Motivating Music (LMM), and the No-Music condition (NM). Arterial oxygen saturation, Heart Rate, Lactate (BLa), Perceived Readiness, and the Rating of Perceived Effort of the session (RPE ) were registered. As a main finding, HMM largely enhanced performance in the 30-15 ( p < .01) compared to LMM ( d = 1.39) and NM ( d = 1.29), with non-significant differences between them ( d = .35). This resulted in a larger and significant estimated VO max ( p < .005, different from LMM & NM), with a similar HR, a bit lower – although non-significant – BLa , and no psychophysical differences. Conversely, asynchronous music did not affect the V-Cut test, despite the reduction of time in HMM, followed by LMM. Motivational music confirmed helping well-trained developing
The Viscosity of Water at High Pressures and High Temperatures: A Random Walk through a Subduction Zone

ii Dedication . iv Acknowledgments.v Vita . vi List of Tables . viii List of Figures . ix Chapter 1: Introduction . 1 Chapter 2: Methods . 8 Chapter 3: Results . 16 Chapter 4: Discussion . 18 4.1: Viscosity as a Function of P and T . 18 4.2: Implications for Subduction . 22 Conclusions . 28 References . 29 Appendix A: Tables and Figures . 35
HUOM! TÄMÄ ON RINNAKKAISTALLENNE

This study examines Finnish higher education students’ perceptions of whether students are customers based on qualitative interview data. The paper contributes to the discussion on students as customers by giving attention to students’ own voices from a country where tuition fees are not generally collected. The data are presented and analyzed using a matrix of preference and perception of seeing students as customers. While the data contained student voices insisting that it is not appropriate to talk about customers because money is not involved, different orientations showing either a preference or perception of students as customers were also described. It is concluded that seeing a student as a customer might be a solution that could be attached to various current higher education challenges which are not all related to tuition fees.
The Fish is the Friend of Matriliny: Reef Density Predicts Matrilineal Inheritance

This paper studies the influence of marine ecology on social institutions of inheritance and descent. In a sample of 79 small-scale horticultural fishing communities in the Solomon Islands, and in samples of 186 to 1,265 societies across the world, we find that coral reef density systematically predicts the prevalence of matrilineal inheritance. Moreover, this result likely reflects adaptation of institutions to ecological conditions, as it holds within ethno-linguistic groups. Reef density explains as much as 10% of the variation in inheritance rules across villages in the Solomon Islands. Explanations based on the sexual division of labor and on inclusive fitness arguments support our results. We also document some of the demographic consequences of matrilineal inheritance, including smaller household and village population size, but find at best weak evidence that matrilineal inheritance translates into higher female economic or political agency.
Leaf morphology and anatomy of Jacquinia armillaris Jacq. (Primulaceae) from two coastal Restinga environments

– Jacquinia armillaris occurs in post-beach and rocky outcrops environments, which led to hypothesize that they are morphological and anatomical plasticity in its leaves to inhabit these two coastal formations. Anatomical, histochemical and micromorphometric analyzes were performed to understand the leaf plasticity. The leaf lamina is dorsiventral and hypostomatic, with glandular trichomes. The epidermis is uniseriate, possesses anomocytic stomata and is covered by a thick cuticle and epicuticular wax. The post-beach formation plants had the higher stomatal index and greater stomatal density, however, there are higher leaf size and glandular trichomes density in the rocky outcrop plants. The glandular trichomes are similar in structure to salt glands and may serve to reduce the impact of the local salinity. At fi rst, the two environments present typical coastal environmental conditions, however, specifi c local characteristics were suffi cient to trigger anatomic and morphologic plasticity, particularly associated with the distribution of stomata and leaf size.
Iheringia, Série Botânica

The aim of this work was to evaluate the allelopathic effect of extracts of Chrysopogon zizanioides (L.) Roberty and Paspalum millegrana Schrad on germination of lettuce. Aqueous solutions were prepared by maceration and infusion at concentrations of 0, 1, 3 and 5%. In the extracts were measured the osmotic potential (OP), concentration of total soluble sugars (CTSS) and electrical conductivity (EC). The effects of the extracts on the germination of the seeds were evaluated by means of the following parameters: first germination count (FGC), germination (G), germination speed index (GSI) and mean germination time (MGT). Even at low concentrations it was possible to identify allelopathic effect, be it inhibiting or accelerating the growth of the seedlings. Low concentrations of the extract caused seed phytotoxicity at the beginning of the germination process. The aqueous extracts of the vetiver grass and paspalum grass showed allelopathic potential.
Iheringia, Série Botânica

Butia odorata (Barb. Rodr.) Noblick is a palm species that has potential for economic and environmental applications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the seed viability of a B. odorata population using two methods, as well as the water content at three ripening stages, the average number of fruits per infructescence, and the thousand-diaspore weight. Fruits and seeds were analyzed from the beginning of ripening stage to the partial dehiscence stage. The percentage humidity of the diaspores collected from the beginning of ripening to the dehiscence of fruits ranged between 16.8% and 19.8%. However, one week after pulping, when the seeds were maintained in a dry and ventilated environment, the water content decreased to 11.06%, regardless of the fruit ripening stage. The average mass of 1000 diaspores was 1.9 kg, with variation among the mother plants. We recorded an average of 860 fruits per infructescence and around 1,570 viable seeds. Around 2% of these seeds lacked an embryo. The viability was 83%.
Design of dual‐band microstrip patch antenna with right‐angle triangular aperture slot for energy transfer application

This work focusing on the dual‐band antenna design with rectifying circuit for energy transfer system technology for enhancement gain performance. The air gap technique is applied on this microstrip antenna design work to enhance the antenna gain. The work begins with designing and analyzing the antenna via the CST Microwave Studio software. After validation on acceptable performance in simulation side is obtained, the return loss, S11 of the antenna is measured using vector network analyzer equipment. The rectifier circuit is used to convert the captured signal to DC voltage. This projected dual‐band antenna has successfully accomplished the target on return loss of −44.707 dB and −32.163 dB at dual resonant frequencies for 1.8 GHz and 2.4 GHz, respectively. This proposed antenna design benefits in low cost fabrication and has achieved high gain of 6.31 dBi and 7.82 dBi for dual‐band functioning frequencies.
Extended shelf life of Kareish cheese by natural preservatives

Fifty kareish cheese samples were obtained and collected from 10 markets at Zagazig city. Another group of kareish cheese was made from buffalo’s skim milk and mixed with 5, 10% propolis and 0.5% of garlic & ginger as essential oils. The cheeses were analyzed fresh and during storage for their chemical composition, microbiological and organoleptic properties in all treatments. The collected samples showed a higher moisture content, higher coliform and moulds and yeast counts than the standards requirement. The treated cheeses showed no clear differences in chemical composition among the samples during fresh or storage period. The total bacterial count and yeast & mould decreased during storage in all treatment compared with the control cheese. Lipolytic bacteria counts were affected by propolis more than essential oils. Coliforms and proteolytic bacteria were not detected in fresh and during storage in all treatments. Propolis and essential oils can be used to improve the quality of kareish cheese and can be used as natural preservatives to increase its shelf life up to 30 days of storage at 4°C ±2