Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Investigating socially responsible investing behaviour of Indian investors using structural equation modelling

ABSTRACT The current study examines the relationship between non-economic goals and individual investors’ attributes. The individual investors’ characteristics include collectivism, environmental attitude, religiosity, materialism, risk tolerance and social investing efficacy. The study is conclusive, and the required data was collected using a structured questionnaire. The socially responsible investing behaviour of individuals is explored using second-order structural equation modelling and test of mediation. All the distinctive characteristics of individual investors have shown significant values in determining the individual's non-economic/socially responsible goals. However, the significant coefficients obtained for materialism and risk affinity have designated inverse relationships with non-economic goals. The study has implications for individual investors, fund managers and corporate too. The findings of the study support the socially responsible behaviour of individuals while taking investment decisions.
Anticorrelated inter-network electrophysiological activity varies dynamically with attentional performance and behavioral states

The default mode network (DMN) is thought to exhibit infraslow anticorrelated activity with dorsal attention (DAN) and salience (SN) networks across various behavioral states. To investigate the dynamics of activity across these networks on a finer timescale, we used human intracranial electroencephalography with simultaneous recordings within core nodes of the three networks. During attentional task performance, the three sites showed dissociable profiles of high-frequency broadband activity. Anticorrelated infraslow fluctuations of this activity were found across networks during task performance but also intermittently emerged during rest and sleep in concert with the expression of task-like network-level topographic patterns. Critically, on a finer timescale, DAN and SN activations preceded DMN deactivations by hundreds of milliseconds. Moreover, greater lagged, but not zero-lag, anticorrelation between DAN and DMN activity was associated with better attentional performance. These findings have implications for interpreting antagonistic network relationships and confirm the behavioral importance of time-lagged inter-network interactions.
Evaluation of common bean genotypes for drought tolerance

: The aim of this study was to evaluate twelve genotypes of common bean for intermittent drought stress and for root growth angle. The water deficit experiments were conducted in 2015 and 2016 in a randomized block experimental design with split plots and three replications. Two treatments were applied: an irrigated treatment and a water deficit treatment, in which irrigation was suspended in pre-flowering and remained suspended up to the time at which the matrix potential of the soil was measured to be near –199 kPa. At the maximum point of water deficit, physiological and morphological traits were evaluated, and at physiological maturity, the yield compounds and grain yield. To evaluate root growth angle in 2016, a growth pouch system was used in a randomized block design, with five replications. Water deficit reduced genotype performance for all the traits except leaf temperature and first pod height. In relation to grain yield, the genotypes SEA 5 and Carioca Precoce performed better under water restriction conditions in both evaluations. The genotype Gen TS 4-7 performed better in the 2015 evaluation, and Gen TS 3-1 and Gen TS 3-3 in 2016. SEA 5, Gen TS 3-1, and Carioca Precoce had the highest harvest indexes in 2015; and Gen TS 3-1, Gen TS 3-2, Gen TS 3-3, Gen P5-4-3-1, IAPAR 81, Carioca Precoce, and SEA 5 in 2016. SEA 5 and Carioca Precoce had the best root growth angle and were considered sources of tolerance to water deficit.
Functional Response of Diving Beetles Dineutus Aereus (Coleoptera:Gyrinidae) Feeding on Mosquito Larvae Culex Pipiens L.(Diptera:Cuilicidae)

This study was conducted to study predatory efficiency and functional response of females diving beetles, Dineutus aereus, when feeding on different densities of second and fourth stages of mosquitoes Culex pipiens larvae . Larval and pupae stages of mosquitoes were treated with predators. Results were observed 24 after treatment,tests were conducted at temperature at 25 ± 2 °C and humidity of 65% ± 5 and 12 hours of illumination, the water beetles of D.aereus showed the maximum average consumption of 219.2 ± 15.23 larva / day for larval stage while the pupae stage showed less consumption than the rest of the stages with an average consumption of 69.6 ± 3.19 larva / day . Water beetles D. aereus , showed with 20 larvae from the second phase an average daily consumption of 17.20 ± 1.75 larva / day while 120 larvae of the second stage had an average daily consumption of 70.4 ± 8.87 larva / day ,while 20 larvae of the third stage the average daily consumption was 13.5 ± 1.82 larvae / day and 120 larvae from the fourth stage the average daily consumption was 46.5 ± 2.52 larva / day. The increased funtional respone With increased prey density makes us classified the D.aereus predator as type II of Holling (1959) division. The results of the study of the time taken by the predator in the search larvae prey for of the second and fourth stages For mosquitoes C.pipines that with increasing prey density of the rate from 20 to 120 larvae / predator / day led to a gradual decrease in the time of search for prey
Effect of Substrates on Nutritional Composition and Functional Properties of Pleurotus Ostreatus

Pleurotus species, commonly known as oyster mushrooms, are edible fungi cultivated worldwide. Pleurotus genus is one of most extensively studied white-rot fungi due to its exceptional ligninolytic properties. These mushrooms have the ability to colonize and degrade a wide variety of lingo-cellulosic wastes with relatively short cycle. The objective of this study was to review published research works on the effect of substrates on nutritional composition and functional property of Pleurotus ostreatus. A literature search was done on the internet and university libraries in this area. It was found that different substrates used in cultivating mushrooms do have effect on the functional, organoleptic and nutritional properties of mushrooms. This review presents a practical checklist of effect of substrates on quality of Pleurotus ostreatus that may help different users.
An Uphill Battle: A Qualitative Case Study of Growth Experiences of Veterans in the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract Growth is best understood in the literature as a process of prospering as individuals work through experiences of stress or trauma. Most researchers have focused on service members or veterans of the United States Armed Forces and have largely linked post-traumatic growth with post-traumatic stress disorder. However, growth may result from a variety of injury or illness. Objective: To examine the potential for growth amongst Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) veterans and explore contextual influences. Methods: As a multi-case study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with three veterans who experienced a career-threatening, life-altering injury or illness within the last 10 years. Veterans were asked about their recovery experiences and changes they noticed within themselves as a result. Results: Veterans identified five dominant areas of change or challenge: power of the uniform, relationships, new perspectives, complexity of support, and lessons about the self. Conclusion: The findings provide a snapshot into the process of growth in the CAF and how context played a role in this process. The study highlighted a need for more specific support for struggling veterans and support directed toward their full recovery: physically and mentally. From the results, veterans demonstrated their ability to achieve life improvements following challenging times.
The importance of relationships in the encounter between NAV staff and young, vulnerable users. An action research study

ABSTRACT Vulnerable young people not engaged in work, education or training constitute a user group regarded with increasing concern in Europe. Set in a Norwegian context, this article investigates what the users themselves considered to be the most important help towards employment. The article is based on an action research approach and comprises data from a variety of sources, such as research circle method. A key finding is that relationships are the most crucial factor for the users. Long-term contact and persistent and inquisitive helpers are especially important. The meaningful relationship is not limited to the one with the professional helpers; it also includes the relationship between the users. Based on an action-oriented research approach, the article calls for more research that listens to the users’ voices.
Anticoccidial activity of Carica papaya and Vernonia amygdalina extract

The anticoccidial effect of C. papaya and V. amygdalina crude juice was tested on 100 Eimeria tenella experimentally infected day-old Isa-brown male chicks in a completely randomized design, as an alternative coccidiosis control measure. Each chick received 3 x 104 E. tenella oocysts doses. The first and the second groups were orally treated with papaya and vernonia juice, for consecutive 5 days. The third and the fourth groups were medicated (sulfadimidine) and unmedicated controls. The papaya treatment improved the survivability by 20% compared with the unmedicated control group. Neither death nor bloody feces were found in the medicated control chick group. Similar body weight gains were observed in all groups at the end of the second week post inoculation. However, the papaya and vernonia effect represents only 59.31 and 40.78% of the medicated control efficacy, respectively, in terms of oocysts excretion reduction. Carica papaya did demonstrate in this first herein preliminary study an anticoccidial effect, however, the active substance need to be extracted and its dose and toxicity threshold to be further investigated. Keywords : Coccidiosis, chick; anticoccidian, medicinal plant, oocysts.
Soil salinity management for increasing potato yield in the coastal area of southern Bangladesh

The study was conducted at farmers’ field of Charfashion upazila in Bhola district under AEZ-18 during the Rabi season of 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 to find out suitable soil salinity management practice(s) for maximizing potato yield as well as farmers’ income. Two planting systems viz. raised bed and flat land, and four management systems with fertilizers and mulching were considered in a factorial experiment. The rate of increase in soil salinity in raised beds was significantly lower than that of flat land. On an average, raised bed planting produced 13.04% higher tuber yield than flat land planting. The combination of raised bed + recommended fertilizer (RF) with cowdung @ 5 t ha-1 as IPNS+ straw mulch (@ 3.5 t ha-1) produced the highest tuber yield in both the years (average 21.66 t ha-1) and it was 75.10% higher than flat planting system with no mulch. This treatment combination also provided the highest average gross margin (Tk. 115945 ha-1) and BCR (2.26). Besides, combination of raised bed + RF+25% K+ straw mulch provided average tuber yield (20.91 t ha-1), gross margin (Tk. 110969 ha-1) and BCR (2.25), which were very close to above treatment combination. The lowest average potato yield (12.51 t ha-1), gross margin (Tk. 39835 ha-1) and BCR (1.50) were obtained from combination of flat land planting + RF +no mulching. So, combination of raised bed + mulching+ RF along with IPNS basis cowdung @ 5 tha-1 or 25% extra K can help minimize soil salinity and produce significantly higher potato yield in the coastal areas.Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 43(4): 655-668, December 2018
Bioprocessed soybean meal replacement of fish meal in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) diets

Abstract This 125-day experiment evaluated the growth of adult rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) fed one of three isonitrogenous and isocaloric diets (46% protein, 16% lipid). Fish meal was the primary protein source for the reference diet, which was compared to two other diets where bioprocessed soybean meal replaced 60% or 80% of the dietary fish meal. At the end of the experiment, there were no significant differences in gain, percent gain, feed conversion ratio, or specific growth rate among the dietary treatments. There were also no significant differences in intestinal morphology, splenosomatic index, hepatosomatic index, and viscerosomatic index among the diets. Based on these results, bioprocessed soybean meal can replace at least 80% of the fish meal in adult rainbow trout diets.
Flexible Classification of Wisconsin Lakes for Improved Fisheries Conservation and Management

Andrew L. Rypel | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Office of Applied Science, Madison, WI | Department of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology, University of California, Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616. E-mail: rypel@ucdavis.edu Timothy D. Simonson | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Fitchburg, WI Daniel L. Oele | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Office of Applied Science, Madison, WI Joanna D. T. Griffin | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Fisheries Management, Madison, WI Timothy P. Parks | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Office of Applied Science and Bureau of Fisheries Management, Wausau, WI David Seibel | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Fisheries Management, Antigo, WI Craig M. Roberts | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Fisheries Management, Spooner, WI Scott Toshner | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Fisheries Management, Brule, WI Lori S. Tate | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Bureau of Fisheries Management, Madison, WI John Lyons | University of Wisconsin Zoological Museum, Madison, WI
Social support and sports participation motivations of female adolescents in India - study of age transition and achievement level

Abstract Motivation is likely a pivotal factor contributing to sports participation. In India, because of the unsupportive sports/physical education environment, girls participate less in sports and other physical activities than boys. Therefore, embedding a planned healthy environment with good social support may maximize and, consequently, increase their participation in various sports and physical activities. Considering this unabated dialogue and assuming that motivation is a pivotal need for female sports participation, this study examined the differences in motivation to participate in sports among female adolescents across three age categories: early (11–14 years old), middle (15–18 years old), and late (19–21 years old) adolescence. A total of 528 female adolescents from Assam, India participated in the study. Participation in physical education courses was the criterion for the participants, and they were invited to complete the Participation Motivation Questionnaire. A factor analysis with direct oblimin rotation using the maximum likelihood extraction method yielded a 23-item, five-factor structure that exhibited moderate internal consistency. An ANOVA revealed significant differences across all three age categories regarding all the extracted factors. Moreover, t-tests of all sub-factors identified significant differences between the two achievement levels of district-level and inter-district-level athletes. This study provides sound psychometric and comparative results that are useful for education and formative reviews in applied settings and research purposes. It also serves as a measurement tool for embedding motivation to participate in physical activities and sports among female adolescents and the development of strategic ideas to assist female adolescents from less privileged areas to experience healthy growth and a healthy lifestyle.
Effects of cutting length, time and growing media on the sprouting of dormant semi-hardwood cuttings of pomegranate cv. Wonderful

Scientific confirmation of the traditionally known health benefits of pomegranates caused a tremendous increase in the consumption and production of this highly valuable fruit tree. Reproduction of pomegranate plants with seeds shows great variability in tree vigour and fruit quality. Cuttings is one of the most successful and preferred methods for the propagation of pomegranates. It is easy, quick, economic and most the convenient method of obtaining true-to-type trees in considerably less time; however, it has a high rate of mortality. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine the effects of cutting length, collection time of cuttings and rooting media on the sprouting of dormant semi-hardwood cuttings collected from pomegranate cv. Wonderful. Studies conducted with the completely randomized block design with four replications, each replication containing 25 individual cuttings. According to the results, the highest sprouting percentage obtained from the 10 cm cuttings collected 43±3 days before sprouting (DBS) and grown in soil with 98%. Results showed that the sprouting percentage is higher at the shorter cuttings. It was also concluded from the results that, as time pass, the sprouting percentage of the cuttings decrease, and is important to collect cuttings about 40 days before sprouting. The growing media was found to significantly affect the sprouting percentage and soil was found to be better than perlite media. Key words: Perlite, rooting, soil, sprouting, transplant.
Containment of Simple Conjunctive Regular Path Queries

Testing containment of queries is a fundamental reasoning task in knowledge representation. We study here the containment problem for Conjunctive Regular Path Queries (CRPQs), a navigational query language extensively used in ontology and graph database querying. While it is known that containment of CRPQs is EXPSPACE-complete in general, we focus here on severely restricted fragments, which are known to be highly relevant in practice according to several recent studies. We obtain a detailed overview of the complexity of the containment problem, depending on the features used in the regular expressions of the queries, with completeness results for NP, Pi2p, PSPACE or EXPSPACE.
The Effect of Ginger on the Invasion and Migration of Glioma Cells

Background: This work studies the effect of different concentrations of soaked ginger on the ability of the U87 glioma cells to invade collagen in a three dimension (3 D) invasion model and compare it with its effect on the ability of the same cell line to migrate in two-dimension (2 D) scratch assay. Methods: The hanging drop spheroids in 3D invasion assay were used to investigate the in invasion of the U87 cells. The 2D scratch assay was used to investigate the migration of the same cell line. Results: Gradual effect of the soaked ginger was noticed on the inhibition of the invasion of U87 in collagen and on the inhibition of the migration of the same cell line in scratch assay. Conclusion: The results in this article are promising and encourage further studies to investigate the effect of ginger active ingredients on tumour progression.
ANALISIS GEJALA KLINIS DAN PENINGKATAN KEKEBALAN TUBUH UNTUK MENCEGAH PENYAKIT COVID-19

Pandemi Covid-19 menggemparkan dunia. Virus baru ini telah menginfeksi lebih dari 850 ribu orang di berbagai belahan dunia. WHO dan Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) telah banyak memberikan informasi terkait bagaimana ciri ciri infeksi virus corona baru bagi seseorang. Karena virus ini merupakan strain baru, seiring waktu, gejala-gejala untuk mengidentifikasi seseorang apakah ia terpapar virus corona atau tidak terus dikabarkan. Menurut data kesehatan yang dipublikasikan oleh Immune Deficiency Foundation, virus Corona merupakan virus yang menyerang sistem pernapasan serta mudah ditularkan melalui kontak perorangan. Selain itu, orang dengan imunitas rendah juga berisiko tinggi terinfeksi virus corona. Bagaimana cara agar imun kita tidak rendah pada masa pandemi covid-19 ini? Makalah ini dibuat dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui gejala klinis dan cara meningkatkan sistem kekebalan tubuh untuk mencegah penyakit Covid-19. Metode pengambilan data dilakukan dengan membaca dan menganalisis dari berbagai sumber.
Personality Traits and Motivation as Factors Associated with Symptoms of Problematic Binge-Watching

Advance in new technologies has created a new form of consuming television. Binge-watching can be highly entertaining behavior, but its excessive forms could lead to development of risk of addiction. The aim of the study was to identify psychological factors associated with symptoms of problematic binge-watching and to establish on what devices and platforms young people tend to binge-watch. The results of the study indicate that Polish university students usually binge-watch on laptops and smartphones by using the Internet—streaming platforms or other websites. Low Conscientiousness was the strongest variable related to symptoms of binge-watching from all the personality traits. Furthermore, results show that there is a significant relationship between low Agreeableness, low Emotional Stability, low Intellect and problematic binge-watching. Moreover, escape motivation was the strongest factor from all motivational variables.
Interest Rate and its Threshold Effect on Private Investment: Evidence from Ghana

This paper investigates the effect of interest rate on private investment and determine the threshold level beyond which interest rate becomes detrimental to private investment in Ghana. The paper employed annual time series data from 1986-2016. To investigate the effect of interest rate on private investment, the paper employed the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model, while the quadratic function and conditional least square procedures were employed to estimate the interest rate threshold. Results from the ARDL model revealed positive long and short run effect of interest rate on private investment, thus confirming the McKinnon-Shaw hypothesis in Ghana. However, results from the quadratic function and conditional least square model found the threshold of 23.59% and 24% respectively, beyond which interest rate impacts negatively on private investment in Ghana. Thus, the paper recommends the deepening of the financial sector reforms, improving competition in the financial sector as well as maintaining macroeconomic stability.