Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Management of stem rot by chemical fungicide, bioagents and organic amendments in groundnut

The Seed treatment with Tebuconazole (250 EC) (@ 1.5ml/kg) of seeds recorded the lowest stem rot incidence (9.14%) and highest pod yield (466 kg/ha) in field condition. The same fungicide recorded lowest mean per cent stem rot incidence (3.33%) and (9.14%) which was 93.75% and 51.89% reduced over the control at 30 to 105 days after sowing in pot culture and sick soil, respectively. In the biological management Seed treatment with Trichoderma viride ( @ 10 g/kg) and Seed treatment with Trichoderma viride (@ 10 g/kg) + soil application of neem cake (50 g /Kg soil) recorded lowest mean per cent mean stem rot incidence (5.96%) and (10.45%) which was 88.82% and 45.00% reduced over the control at 30 to 105 days after sowing in pot culture and sick soil, respectively. In field condition Seed treatment with Trichoderma viride ( @ 10 g/kg) + soil application of neem cake (50 g /Kg soil) recorded lowest stem rot incidence (10.45%) and Seed treatment with Trichoderma viride ( @ 10 g/kg) recorded highest pod yield (343.kg/ha) which was (89.85%) increase over the control.
Exploring Factors Affecting Citizens’ Acceptance to Use
E-Participation in Malaysian Local Governments Through an
Extended UTAUT Model

: E-participation platforms in local government are now recognized as a digitalization strategy for enriching the democratization culture in citizen-government relations, especially at the grassroots level. This article explores the current understanding of the relationship between Malaysian citizens' acceptance and use of e-participation platforms provided by their respective local governments, which also will oversee the moderating effect analysis of demographics. This study framework integrates with slight extensions to the original Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model. The study uses a quantitative methodology involving a survey questionnaire with convenience sampling applied to respondents comprised o f 484 local Malaysian citizens via offline and online methods. IBM SPSS Statistics Version 27 software will be used for data analysis, comprising Pearson Correlation for correlation analysis and structural equation modeling analysis via SmartPLS 3.0 software for moderating effect analysis. The findings show that all citizens' acceptance factors correlate with using e-participation. In the meantime, all 20 demographics' moderating effects were tested, but no significant relationship was found. This study is significant in that it revisits several relevant literature reviews to enrich the development of the research framework and provide a necessary foundation for understanding the use of e-participation within Malaysian
EURO-CORDEX: new high-resolution climate change projections for European impact research

A new high-resolution regional climate change ensemble has been established for Europe within the World Climate Research Program Coordinated Regional Downscaling Experiment (EURO-CORDEX) initiative. The first set of simulations with a horizontal resolution of 12.5 km was completed for the new emission scenarios RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 with more simulations expected to follow. The aim of this paper is to present this data set to the different communities active in regional climate modelling, impact assessment and adaptation. The EURO-CORDEX ensemble results have been compared to the SRES A1B simulation results achieved within the ENSEMBLES project. The large-scale patterns of changes in mean temperature and precipitation are similar in all three scenarios, but they differ in regional details, which can partly be related to the higher resolution in EURO-CORDEX. The results strengthen those obtained in ENSEMBLES, but need further investigations. The analysis of impact indices shows that for RCP8.5, there is a substantially larger change projected for temperature-based indices than for RCP4.5. The difference is less pronounced for precipitation-based Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1007/s10113-013-0499-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users. D. Jacob (&) J. Petersen B. Eggert A. Haensler N. Hempelmann A. Kriegsmann C. Moseley S. Pfeifer S. Preuschmann D. Rechid C. Teichmann B. Weber Climate Service Center (CSC), Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, Fischertwiete 1, 20095 Hamburg, Germany e-mail: daniela.jacob@hzg.de D. Jacob J. Petersen C. Moseley C. Radermacher D. Rechid C. Teichmann Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPIM), Bundesstr. 53, 20146 Hamburg, Germany A. Alias A. Braun M. Déqué E. Martin S. Somot Météo-France/CNRS, Centre National de Recherches Météorologiques (CNRM-GAME), 42, Avenue Gaspard Coriolis, 31057 Toulouse Cedex 1, France O. B. Christensen Danish Climate Centre, Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI), Lyngbyvej 100, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark L. M. Bouwer Institute for Environmental Studies, Vrije Universiteit, De Boelelaan 1087, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands L. M. Bouwer Deltares, PO Box 177, 2600 MH Delft, The Netherlands A. Colette Institut National de l’Environnement Industriel et des Risques (INERIS), 60550 Verneuil-en-Halatte, France G. Georgievski K. Keuler K. Radtke Environmental Meteorology, Brandenburg University of Technology, Burger Chaussee 2, 03013 Cottbus, Germany E. Georgopoulou Institute for Environmental Research and Sustainable Development (IERSD), National Observatory of Athens, 118 10 Thissio, Greece A. Gobiet Wegener Center for Climate and Global Change and Institute for Geophysics, Astrophysics, and Meteorology, University of Graz, Brandhofgasse 5, 8010 Graz, Austria L. Menut Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique (IPSL), Ecole Polytechnique, 91128 Palaiseau Cedex, France 123 Reg Environ Change DOI 10.1007/s10113-013-0499-2
Study on Spatiotemporal Change of Groundwater in the Ejin Basin

In this paper,the spatiotemporal change of groundwater level in the Ejin Basin is analyzed based on the long-term monitoring data of groundwater level during the period from 1988 to 2006 and the groundwater level survey data in recent years using the geostatistical analysis method,the geostatistical characteristics and heterogeneity of groundwater depth are discussed,and the geostatistical model is used to fit the heterogeneity of groundwater depth.The results show that a continuous decline of groundwater level in the Ejin Basin had occurred since the 1940s,and it was more serious in the downstream area than that in the upstream area;the phreatic water level has started to rise again along with the increase of river discharge in recent years,but the deep confined water level is continually dropped,and the annual fluctuation range of phreatic water is higher than that of confined water.Spatially,groundwater depth increases at first and then decreases from the south to the north and decreases gradually from the west to the east.The groundwater level elevation decreases gradually from the south to the north,and it is U-shaped from the west to the east,that is the groundwater level elevation decreases at first and then increases.There is holistically a moderate spatial correlation of groundwater depth in spatial distribution,but there is a strong spatial correlation at four different directions in the Ejin Basin.The variable range of groundwater depth is 0.406°(longitude and latitude unit,about 33.7 km),that means there is a spatial autocorrelation in such variable range of groundwater depth.
The New Frontier of Hydropower Sustainability: Planning at the System Scale

The Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region is experiencing dynamic growth and requires large investments in electrical infrastructure. Hydropower is a major component of the region's energy supply and will provide a significant proportion of future energy growth. A 2012 high-level workshop co-organized by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) concluded that meeting expectations for growth of the hydropower sector will pose several challenges to governments, developers, financial institutions, civil society and other stakeholders. Many of these challenges concern the need for hydropower projects to meet evolving expectations for sustainability, defined here as energy development that is consistent with maintaining a broad spectrum of benefits and values from river systems. Considerable progress has been made on the sustainability of individual hydropower projects, but this will not be sufficient to address the complex issues posed by multiple hydropower developments across a river basin or region. Sustainable hydropower development also requires system-scale planning, development and management; this is the 'next frontier' in hydropower sustainability. 'System' in this regard can refer to any level beyond individual projects that is the subject of a planning effort, be it a river basin, region, country, or interconnected grid. The document presents an overview of the hydropower planning challenge in Latin America and the Caribbean, and then it presents the elements and experiences of a system planning approach for hydropower and finally, a conceptual basis and broad applications for system optimization.
The relationship between dividends and stock prices: a case study of the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawu l)

This study aimed to examine the relationship between dividends and share prices of the firms listed in Saudi Stock Exchange. For this purpose, a sample consisted of 172 firms (out of 207 listed firms) was selected. To identify the impact of dividends on share prices, the correlation analysis and the linear regression been applied for a period of ten years from 2010 to 2019. The findings of the study showed that dividends (as independent variable) explain the variations in the share prices (as dependent variable). Furthermore, the findings indicated that dividends have a positive effect on the share prices. However, the study attempted to interpret its findings based on the hypothesis (Bird-in-the-hand). Finally, the study recommends that firms should give high priority to investments that give high Net Present Values, thereby making huge earnings, which used to yield high benefits to the owners.
Thermomechanical Effect on the Propetties of Stainless Steels Using Rotative Friction: an Experimental Study on 304l and 316l Grades

The main objective of this work is to analyze structural hardening by direct friction welding on two austenitic materials of the AISI 304L and AISI 316L series, that were welded separately (similar welding) followed by a combined (mixed) welding. The friction welding parameters such as rotation speed, applied pressure (friction and forging), and holding time were carefully selected and optimized. Forty welding operations and thirty post-welding nominal tensile tests were performed, with the sole purpose of obtaining the rational curves. To achieve this objective, the results of the tensile tests were collected and analyzed. The rational curves allowed us to proceed by classical analytical modeling to quantify the effect of welding on the work-hardening behavior of the two stainless steel samples. The microstructure of each welded joint condition was analyzed and compared to each other.
European Journal of Educational Research

: The outbreak of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has shaken the world, forcing countries to implement a state of emergency, including the education system. Students have been forced to remain in hostels or houses since they cannot get to university campuses. As a result of this predicament, university authorities have no option but to implement an online learning environment. Specifically, Saudi universities have faced numerous difficulties in bringing the online learning systems to continue the educational process. On the other hand, students faced difficulties to cope with such circumstances (complete online learning) without any preparation or backup plan. According to the findings of the literature research, students experienced difficulties that were difficult to overcome. The aim of this study was to determine the challenges that first-year students of the University faced. The present research got a total of 234 valid responses from the participants. The findings indicate that respondents were not fully prepared in this situation in terms of physical, environmental, and psychological readiness, with some variances in viewpoints depending on their gender and age. Respondents expressed concern about the effect of lockdown on their ability to perform well academically. In this study, the researchers found that switching suddenly to an all-online alternative cause significant obstacles for students. It was determined that the present blended learning model, which utilizes online learning to support face-to-face instruction, has encountered a critical challenge when it comes towards replacing it, particularly with underprepared learners.
Lesson learned from covid-19 pandemic and its impact on business continuity management BCM in the tourism sector in Jordan

The preservation of business operations during and post the COVID-19 pandemic has emerged as a significant challenge for many enterprises. This research focuses on identifying the critical factors that influence the effective management of business continuity, based on lessons learned from the post-pandemic era. The primary objective of the investigation was to understand the impact of performance adaptability, innovation, talent preservation, and the implementation of a proactive, forward-thinking strategy on business continuity management. Furthermore, the study delves into the mediating role of strategic agility in these relationships. The study gathered data from personnel within the tourism sector of Jordan's prestigious Golden Triangle, which includes Petra, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba. The research utilized Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) to analyze the structural model and to investigate the propositions outlined. The findings indicated that performance adaptability, innovation, talent preservation, strategic agility, and a proactive strategy positively impact business continuity management. Moreover, strategic agility was found to moderate the relationship between performance adaptability, innovation, talent preservation, and a proactive strategy, thereby enhancing business continuity management. These research outcomes offer insightful implications for managerial personnel within hotels and tourism companies, acting as a comprehensive guide for improving their business continuity management in the post-pandemic world.
Uncertain Supply Chain Management

In Malaysia, manufacturing industry is a major contributor to the economic advancement. As a result, cutting-edge technology like the internet of things (IoT) is projected to have a significant impact on business operations and supply chain management (SCM). However, research into the influence of IoT deployment on supply chains and organizational performance is relatively sparse. Therefore
Improved assessment of functional severity of coronary artery stenosis by analysis of combined intracoronary pressure and flow velocity signals

Aims First, to establish the diagnostic performance of the pressure gradient at a standardized mean velocity (dP v ) as derived from the cycle-averaged stenosis pressure gradient-velocity (ΔP-v) relationship obtained by administration of adenosine and second, to determine whether dP v can be assessed from contrast medium-induced submaximal hyperemia.
Jurassic clay mineral assemblages and their post-depositional alteration: upper Great Estuarine Group, Scotland

Abstract Clay minerals from Middle Jurassic lagoonal mudrocks, siltstones and silty fine-grained sandstones of the upper Great Estuarine Group (Bathonian) are divided into four assemblages. Assemblage 1, the most common assemblage, is rich in mixed-layer illite–smectite with attendant illite and kaolinite. Assemblage 2 is dominated by smectitic clay. These assemblages are indicative of primary Jurassic deposition. Illite and kaolinite were probably derived from the weathering of older rocks and soils in the basin hinterland and were deposited in the lagoons as river-borne detritus. The majority of smectite and mixed-layer illite–smectite is interpreted as the argillization product of Jurassic volcanic dust, also deposited in the lagoons by rivers. Near major Tertiary igneous intrusions these depositional clay mineral assemblages have been altered. Assemblage 3 contains smectite-poor mixed-layer illite–smectite, whilst Assemblage 4 contains no smectitic clay at all. Destruction of smectite interlayers occurred at relatively shallow burial depths (< 2500 m) due to enhanced geothermal gradients and local convective hot-water circulation cells associated with the major Tertiary igneous intrusions.
ANALYSIS OF SURFACE MOVEMENTS FROM UNDERMINING IN TIME

Using GNSS method, fixed points of an observation network were repeatedly surveyed on the surface of the undermined area. Below the surface, at the depth of c. 1 km, there were four mining panels exploited subsequently. The main reaction of the surface points to the changes in the rock massif and the movement of the points were different, according to their surface position, local geo-mechanical conditions etc. This paper analyses the time-dependence of the surface points mining subsidence and horizontal movements on the progress of the exploitation.
Modeling seasonal variability in the wind-driven upper-layer circulation in the Indo-Pacific region

Abstract A basin-scale fine-resolution primitive equation reduced-gravity model forced by the climatological monthly wind of Hellerman and Rosenstein is used to study seasonal variability of the wind-driven upper-layer circulation in the Indo–Pacific region. The model domain is limited to the tropical Pacific Ocean and the eastern Indian Ocean. The use of the open boundary conditions allows the model to account for a net transport of mass from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean. An active eddy field is modeled east of Mindanao in the strong shear zone formed between the North Equatorial Current and the North Equatorial Countercurrent. This eddy field gives rise to the energetic shorter time scale variations in the western Pacific and appears to be responsible for considerable variability in surface currents noted previously. A distinct current bifurcation at the southern coast of New Britain in the Solomon Sea is modeled. The western branch of the resulting flow exits through Vitiaz Strait, while the eastern.
The Global Climate Game ∗

I study contributions to a public good when contributions exhibit network effects. Network effects make the problem a coordination game with multiple Nash equilibria and open the door to coordination failures. I make two contributions. First, using the methodology of global games, I show how uncertainty about payoff functions facilitates selection of a unique equilibrium. Coordination failure occurs in well-identified cases. Second, I design a policy of network subsidies that corrects the entire externality deriving from network effects but does not, in equilibrium, cost the policymaker anything. I apply the model to climate change mitigation and the adoption of renewable technologies.
Nocardioform Placentitis: A Continuing Question

Nocardioform placentitis (NP) is de ﬁ ned as a focal mucoid placental in ﬂ ammation in which the bacterial infection ( Amycolatopsis spp., and/or Crossiella equi as the most common isolates) is limited to the chorionic surface of the ventral placenta without infection of the fetus. NP was ﬁ rst diagnosed in Central Kentucky in 1986 and continued to result in episodic outbreaks of abortion and preterm birth in mares in 1998, 1999, 2011, 2017, and 2020. To date, the pathogenesis of the disease remains an enigma and attempts to induce an experimental infection in mares have been unsuccessful. While episodic in nature, NP remains a problem to the equine breeding industry, as its diagnosis and treatment remain challenging and economic impact is immense. In some cases, NP can be diagnosed through transabdominal ultrasonography to detect placental separation and the accumulation of hyperechoic exudate. However, since a limited area of the placenta is accurately visualized by transabdo-minal ultrasonographic scanning, the lack of apparent lesions in the placenta does not exclude the possibility of disease. NP treatment has been empirically applied and has been based on common treatments for ascending placentitis and the results of culture and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of bacteria isolated from lesions post-foaling. The aim of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review and updates on equine NP
Isolation of Antioxidant and Antibacterial Compound from Solanum ferox L Leaves

The sour eggplant plant (Solanum ferox L), a vegetable that is frequently used in cooking and is a member of the Solanaceae family, is also used as an antipyretic and to treat syphilis, body aches, lack of appetite, fever, itching, cuts, and bruising. This is due to the presence of several bioactive chemicals that have toxic, rheumatoid, antiviral, anticancer, antibacterial, and anti-asthma properties. The objective of this work was to separate antioxidant and antibacterial substances from Solanum ferox L. leaves. N-hexane and methanol were used to extract the leaves of Solanum ferox. The characterization of chemicals in the n-hexane extract was done while the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of both extracts were examined. UV-Vis spectra, FTIR, proton and carbon nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR and 13C-NMR), and FTIR were used to characterize the compound). Using vitamin C as a reference and the DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) technique to measure free radicals, the antioxidant activity of the Solanum ferox plant extract was assessed. E. coli, S. aureus, and S. subtilis bacteria are used in an agar diffusion method test for antimicrobial activity. The solvent used to dissolve the sample served as the negative control while amoxsan served as the positive standard. One pure substance that has been isolated with success is stigmasterol, with the chemical formula C29H48O. The IC50 of Solanum ferox leaf n-hexane extract at 1218.5 ppm, which included not active, indicated that the IC50 of Solanum ferox leaf methanol extract at 268.5 ppm was ineffective. E. coli is inhibited by n-hexane extract in antibacterial tests at an inhibition value of 9.27 mm. Methanol extracts had an inhibitory potency of 7.82 mm against E. coli and 11.29 mm against S. aureus.