Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Species richness patterns of different life-forms along altitudinal gradients in the Great Himalayan National Park, Western Himalaya, India

A plant life-form in a particular ecosystem is the sum of its all life processes and evolved directly in response to the prevailing environment. It is considered as a potential indicator of phytoclimatic conditions of the ecosystem in which it populates. The spatial distribution patterns of life-forms vary from one ecosystem to another due to variation in the environmental gradients. The present study was aimed to assess the distribution patterns of different life-forms along the altitudinal gradients in the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) situated in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh (Western Himalaya, India). We prepared a checklist of flowering plants of the park (945 taxa, 470 genera, 188 families) using both primary (field surveys) and secondary data (earlier published literature) sources. The entire altitudinal range was classified into seven altitude classes. The presence/absence (1/0) species data matrix was prepared using local altitudinal distribution range of each species to investigate the similarity in species composition and patterns of life-forms across the seven altitudinal classes. The Cluster analysis classified the seven altitudinal classes into four distinct plant communities at different altitudes. Maximum similarity (43.77%) in species composition was recorded between 3000–3500 m and 3500–4000 m altitude classes. In terms of number of species, Asteraceae (101 taxa) and Potentilla (11 taxa) revealed as dominant family and genus respectively. The species richness peaks at middle altitude (1500–3000 m) in the GHNP. The phytoclimate of GHNP can be termed as ‘phanero-therophytic’ (<1500 m), ‘thero-phanerophytic’ (1500– 3000 m) ‘thero-hemicryptophytic’ (3000–4000 m) and ‘crypto-hemicryptophytic’ (>4000 m) at different altitudes.
Potassium Nutrition in Sugarcane Ratoons Grown in Oxisols by a Conservationist System

The presence of mulch on the soil surface after the mechanical harvesting of sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) enhances the cycling of nutrients, especially K, which can decrease K-fertilizer recommendations for the crop. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of K-fertilizer addition in Oxisols, with initial concentrations 0.07 and 0.11 cmol K kg , in the first ratoon sugarcane (no-till) in a conservationist c 1 system, i.e. rational use of fertilizers, use of alternative inputs and especially the maintenance of residues in soil that was previously burned to facilitate cutting. The following K doses were tested: 0, 32.5, 65, 130 and 195 kg K O ha , arranged in a randomized complete block design with five replicates. The experiments were carried 2 1 out on sugarcane ratoon in a Oxisol, texture clay (LV) and Oxisol, medium textura (LVA). Potassium content in the soil and in the plant, as well as the yield and the quality of stalks were evaluated. Soil K application increased K concentration in soil and plant and was reflected in the production of stalks, with higher production (87.5 and 87.0 t ha ) with the use of 99.6 and 161.9 kg K O ha in soils LV and LVA, respectively. However, 1 1 2 it is expected that over time, the amount of K-fertilizer reduces due to the high nutrient cycling, particularly K, from the increase of the amount of straw on the soil surface after harvesting without burning.
Endogenous Health Groups and Heterogeneous Dynamics of the Elderly

We propose a novel methodology to classify individuals into groups of health and characterize their transition across these groups as they age. We use MCMC techniques to estimate a panel Markov switching model that exploits information from both the crosssectional and time series dimensions. Using the Health and Retirement Study, we identify four clearly differentiated and persistent health groups, depending on individual’s physical and mental disabilities, with heterogeneous transitions across gender and education. Our classification outperforms existing measures of health used in the literature at explaining entry in nursing homes, home health care, out-of-pocket medical expenses and mortality.
Perineal Plant Extract as a Culture Medium for Production of Plant Growth Regulators by Molecularly Identified Rhizospheric Microorganisms

The feasibility of developing alternative environment friendly media for conventional chemical synthetic media was assessed using perineal plant extracts as locally available cheap materials which contain considerable amount of carbohydrates, proteins and macro elements necessary for microbial growth. In this study, about fifteen bacterial isolates were isolated on Aloe vera-based culture medium from Aloe vera rhizosphere and ten bacterial and eight actinomycetes isolates were isolated on Mentha-based culture medium form Mentha varidis rhizosphere. Out of all,MA6 and A13 isolated from Menthavaridis and Aloe vera rhizosphere respectively produce more gibberellic acid (27.86 and 17.32 μg/ml respectively) on natural medium. Additionally, both isolates were efficient in carbohydrate production MA6 (89μg/ml) and A13 (144μg/ml) on natural medium. Moreover, 9(50 %) isolates and 4(23%) isolates showed maximum Ammonia production qualitatively on peptone water after growing on Mentha-based culture medium and synthetic medium respectively. While 1(7%) and 7 (47%) isolates revealed maximum Ammonia production qualitatively on peptone water after growing on Aloe vera -based culture medium and synthetic medium. Phylogenetic analysis of 16S rRNA sequence of the two isolates MA6 and A13 showed maximum sequence similarity with Streptomyces rochei strain DW3 and Xanthomonas nasturtii strain WHRI 8853. Streptomyces rochei strain DW3 showed strong antifungal activity against Fusariumsolani (18 mm zone of inhibition) and Xanthomonas nasturtii strain WHRI showed good antifungal activity against Fusarium oxysporum (19 mm zone of inhibition). We hereby recommend switching to use of plant extracts which is environment friendly and also more economic for cultivation as an alternative for synthetic culture media.
Cutting state support hurts public universities and their students

Two recent reports, Delisle (2017) and Cooper (2017), claim to find only a weak relationship (“pennies on the dollar”) between decreases in state appropriations for public higher education per student and increases in tuition. But these reports misinterpret previous findings, selectively report results, use non-standard definitions of tuition and state support, and overemphasize the experience of three states with high fossil-fuel revenues. A reanalysis of several datasets supports the consensus finding that $1,000 in the state appropriation per student tends to increase tuition by roughly $350. The evidence is strong that declining state appropriations are met with tuition increases. The discussion of state support for public higher education cannot focus exclusively on tuition and affordability. Quality is jeopardized as well. Deming and Walters (2017) suggests that the impact of cuts in state support for public higher education also exacts a significant toll on quality.
Cross-Border M&A and Financial Performance: Empirical Evidence on Bidder/Target Companies

Achieving successful integration of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) continues to pose serious challenges for cross-border acquirers. The aim of this paper was to analyze the impact of cross border M&A on bidder and target companies’ post-M&A profitability, leverage and growth in sales/invested capital. We used a sample of 415 Italian bidder companies and 370 Italian target companies over the period of 2006-2013. Our analysis suggests that the cultural distance exerts positive effects on bidder companies’ post-M&A performance and a negative effect on target companies. Bidder companies better exploit the source of value in terms of competencies and resources, learning from their counterparties. The results suggest that the effect of culture distance is conditioned by the acquirer size, prior experience and managerial capabilities in dealing with cross-border cultural challenges. Profitability ratios show a significant increase in bidder companies, while target companies do not reveal any significant change in the comparison pre-post M&A. Leverage reveals no significant difference in bidder companies, while target companies have a higher leverage after a cross-border M&A. In cross-border M&A, the private equity funds as acquirer do not generate any incremental benefit from the target companies’ post M&A performance.
Nutrition Services, Viral Suppression, CD4, and Retention in Ryan White Program Participants

Nutrition Services, Viral Suppression, CD4, and Retention in Ryan White Program Participants by Theresa M. Jumento MPA, Syracuse University, 2007 BS, State University of New York, Buffalo State, 2001 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Public Health
Erasing the Advantage: Homeownership and the Impact of Financial Hardship on Health for Lower-Income Americans

Is homeownership associated with better health? Several past studies have suggested that this is the case. However, these studies tended to attribute these effects to the financial advantage that homeownership conferred. In light of the housing market downturn and the recession which began in 2008, it is important to revisit the question of whether homeownership is still associated with better health outcomes. Using a sample of lower-income residents in urban communities, this study uses propensity score analysis to compare the health outcomes of homeowners and renters. Results show that homeownership is associated with a reduced risk of health problems, yet financial hardship increases that risk. There is a significant interaction effect as well; homeowners experiencing financial hardship are at greater risk for health problems than similar renters. These findings suggest that policies aimed at helping homeowners weather financial emergencies can potentially have wider impacts. Policies aimed at improving the rental experience are also discussed.
Graded Inclusion Level of Canarium schweinfurtii Waste Chaff (CSWC) in the Diet of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Fingerlings as Energy Source

Three hundred Clarias gariepinus fingerlings with mean body weight of 3.85±0.06 g were fed five different inclusion level diets for (56) days in 15 glass aquarium tanks measuring 0.6 x 0.3 x 0.2 m length, width and depth respectively. This was aim at utilization of Canarium schweinfurtii Waste Chaff (CSWC) as energy source to replace maize in the diet. At the end of the experiment, the result showed significant differences (P<0.05) in the growth parameters among the diets fed. Diet 5 containing 20% CSWC exhibited best FCR, SGR and PER though not significantly different (p>0.05) as compared to other diets. This indicated that, CSWC can up to 20% be included in the diet of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings as energy source thereby converting waste to wealth.
Temporal variability of a slow-moving landslide: the Heumöser Hang case study in Vorarlberg, Austria

Movement rates of a slow moving landslide in cohesive sediments were observed at the study area Heumöser Hang (Ebnit, Austria) with geotechnical and geodetic methods. Measurements using GPS (Global Positioning System) indicated surface displacements between 0 and 25 cm a distributed over the central slope area. Borehole inclinometer measurements revealed that most of the movement is along a slip surface in 7-12 m depth. Hourly data from continuous monitoring of an inclinometer and pore pressures at different depth are available since March 2008. This high-resolution time series gives detailed insight into the temporal variability of slope movement and considerably enhances the database for future modelling attempts to relate deformation rates and possible influencing factors.
A comprehensive review on host genetic susceptibility to human papillomavirus infection and progression to cervical cancer

Indian Journal of Human Genetics September-December 2011 Volume 17 Issue 3 countries with an effective cervical screening program. About 80% of the cases occur in developing countries. In some of the places, cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women. Latin America, the Caribbean, subSaharan Africa and South and South-East Asia have the highest incidence rate. [2,3] The main cause of cervical cancer is infection by human papillomavirus (HPV). During their life-time many women become infected with HPV, but interestingly only a small fraction of them develop cervical cancer and the rest regress to a normal healthy state. This suggests the role of additional risk factors playing an important role in the outcome of the infection. These risk factors include host and viral genetic factors along with environmental and life style factors. Host genetic risk factors to HPV infection and cervical cancer: The genetic link to cervical cancer development is strongly supported by epidemiological studies. A hereditary component of cervical tumors was detected in comparisons of twins[4] and in a motherdaughter family study. The possibility of host genetic predisposition is strengthened by the observation that biological first degree relatives of the women who have developed a cervical tumor experience a two-fold risk of developing cervical tumor compared to non-biological relatives of women with cervical tumor. [5] The heritability of cervical tumors has been determined as 27%. [6]
Trends in contemporary orthodontic research publications: Evaluation of three major orthodontic journals

Background: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the inclination of orthodontic research published in original articles in three of the most popular and recognized orthodontic journals with high impact factor; American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (AJODO), the Angle Orthodontist (AO), and European Journal of Orthodontics (EJO) published in a 5-year duration time frame (2010–2014). Materials and Methods: Online search with supplementary hand searching was undertaken for original research articles in these three orthodontic journals from 2010 to 2014. Classification of data was completed autonomously by manual and direct appraisal of the manuscript of each journal. Results and Conclusion: Three thousand one hundred and forty articles published in AJODO, AO, and EJO in the particular time period were selected, out of which 1783 original research study articles (56.78%) were appraised for classification in their various respective knowledge domains. AO (82.73%) and EJO (76.99%) were relatively more committed toward publication of research work in comparison to AJODO (34.55%). Research articles based on perception and questionnaires (12%), temporary anchorage devices (11%), cone-beam computed tomography (8%), invisible orthodontics (lingual orthodontics, clear aligners, esthetic brackets, and wires) (5%), and airway examination (5%) were the five most recurrently selected subjects of interest (41%) in these three journals during the observation period. The total number of research articles published in the three journals reduced statistically significantly in 2014 when compared to 2010.
Knowledge, Attitude and Skills of Farmers on Adoption of New Paddy Seed Varieties in Muda Area, Kedah

The study employed a quantitative approach and the data was collected via a survey questionnaire. The data was gathered from 250 farmers in Muda area through a simple random sampling and were analyzed using SPSS software version 21. The data collection process took two months to be finished. Results: The study clearly showed that the farmers in Muda area have high level of knowledge, attitude and skills on using new seed varieties. As expected results through further analysis of Pearson correlation, analysis indicated that knowledge has a positive significant relationship towards adoption of farmers on new seed varieties. Conclusion:Findings of this study brought a new viewpoint that knowledge among farmers is important to be emphasized since the knowledge element is important in influencing their level of adoption on new seed varieties. Hence, the exposure on new seed varieties should be double in order to educate and improve farmers’ knowledge in adopting the new seed varieties. By increasing the level of knowledge, the skill and attitude can be enhanced. Thus, the collaboration between government and research institute are required to train farmers in developing their knowledge, skill and attitude in adopting the new seed technology.
WHAT DO PARENTS WANT FROM PRESCHOOL

With a qualitative approach drawing from four focus groups, this study explored what aspects of preschool are valued most by 30 low-income Latino/a immigrant parents with children enrolled in a state-funded preschool program in Texas. Beyond the push and pull factors of necessity, convenience, and supply, parents reported valuing the responsiveness of schools to families’ needs and concerns, the provision of a safe and developmentally appropriate environment, the role of preschool in both care and education, the incorporation of parents within the school, and the school’s capacity for developing parents’ human and navigational capital. Even though parents saw great value in preschool preparing their children for school and helping themselves as parents, there was also fear and mistrust in neighborhood schools that was rooted in discrimination and long-term educational inequality.
Type 1 diabetes mellitus in adolescents: from diagnosis to the daily contact with the illness

ABSTRACT Objective: to understand the daily life of adolescent patients who live with Diabetes Mellitus Type 1. Method: an exploratory and qualitative study conducted with seven adolescents aged from 10 to 19 years old, with a diagnosis of DM1, registered in Care Network Basic in the city of Floriano (PI), Brazil, from March to April 2014. For data production there were used interviews. The data were analyzed and interpreted according to the Content Analysis Technique. Results: as results four categories emerged >; >; >; >. Conclusion: to understand the daily life of adolescents who have DM1 is relevant, since nursing can use such information to trace a humanized and scientific care. Descriptors: Diabetes Mellitus; Adolescent Health; Nursing Care. RESUMO Objetivo: compreender o cotidiano de pacientes adolescentes que convivem com o Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 1. Metodo: estudo exploratorio e qualitativo realizado com sete adolescentes na faixa etaria dos 10 aos 19 anos de idade com diagnostico medico de DM1, cadastrados na rede de Atencao Basica no municipio de Floriano (PI), Brasil, no periodo de marco a abril de 2014. Para a producao dos dados utilizaram-se entrevistas. Os dados foram analisados e interpretados segundo a Tecnica de Analise de Conteudo. Resultados: como resultados emergiram quatro categorias >; >; >; >. Conclusao: compreender o cotidiano de adolescentes que possuem DM1 se faz relevante, uma vez que a Enfermagem pode usar tais informacoes para tracar um cuidado humanizado e cientifico. Descritores: Diabetes Mellitus; Saude do Adolescente; Cuidados de Enfermagem. RESUMEN Objetivo: comprender la vida diaria de los pacientes adolescentes que viven con Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 1. Metodo: un estudio cualitativo y exploratorio realizado con siete adolescentes de 10 a 19 anos de edad con un diagnostico de DM1, registrados en la Red de Atencion basica en la ciudad de Floriano (PI), Brasil, entre marzo y abril de 2014. Para la produccion de los datos se utilizaron entrevistas. Los datos fueron analizados e interpretados de acuerdo con la Tecnica de Analisis de Contenido. Resultados: como resultados cuatro categorias surgieron >; >; >; >. Conclusion: comprender la vida cotidiana de los adolescentes que tienen DM1 se hace relevante, ya que La Enfermeria puede utilizar tales informaciones para trazar una atencion humanizada y cientifica. Descriptores: Diabetes Mellitus; Salud del Adolescente; Atencion de La Enfermeria. Normal 0 21 false false false PT-BR X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4
Health status of middle-aged and older cancer survivors: a nationwide cross-sectional study from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS)

Background The number of Chinese cancer survivors has increased bolstered by the combined trends of an aging population and improved cancer survival; however, related research on cancer survivorship remains limited. Therefore, this study aimed to provide an overview of the health status of middle-aged and older cancer survivors in China. Methods We used the cross-sectional self-reported survey data from wave 4 in the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). A total of 354 cancer survivors and 16,664 participants without cancer were identified from CHARLS. Physical and mental health, health behavior, and health care information collected by questionnaire were compared between these two groups. Results Compared with the general middle-aged and older population, cancer survivors had more concomitant chronic diseases (2.75 vs. 2.00, P<0.001). In addition, cancer survivors were found to be more statistically likely to have difficulties with activity (3.53 vs. 2.39, P<0.001) and have depressive symptoms (10.07 vs. 8.01, P<0.001) compared with participants without cancer. Also, cancer survivors were less likely to drink compared to those without a cancer diagnosis (OR 0.49; 95% CI, 0.36–0.66, P<0.001), but smoking behavior and physical activity did not show a significant difference. Coexisting chronic diseases and smoking harmed the physical and mental health of middle-aged and older people. We also found that cancer survivors had higher medical care expenses when compared with participants without cancer. Conclusions Cancer survivors older than 45 years in China have poorer outcomes in comorbidities and physical and mental health than their age-matched individual counterparts without cancer. Therefore, a higher quality and more cost-effective supportive care for these individuals is needed.