Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effect of Seed Treatment and Nursery Potting Media on Emergence and Seedling Growth of Korarima (Aframomumcororima (Braun) P.C.M.Jansen)

Korarima (Aframomum corrorima) is native crop to Ethiopia, tropical herbaceous, perennial and aromatic spice and medicinal crop widely used in traditional dishes, and sold at higher prices. Research has comparatively been less in korarima although these plants promising economic value. Korarima can be propagated by seed and vegetative parts. Germination of seeds has problem of seed dormancy, which may be associated with the hard seed coat and impermeable. Improved varieties, agronomic practices like seed propagation techniques among the production constraints have not been well studied and documented. Thus, the current study was conducted with the objective of determining the effect of different seed treatment method and media composition on seed emergence and subsequent seedling growth. Experiment has two factors. Soil media (Forest, Top , Forest : Top , Forest : compost , Top : compost , Forest : Top soil : compost, Top : compost ( 0.75:0.25) ), & Seed treatment ( ,0 hrs,24 hrs , 48 hrs , 72 hrs , & 50% sulfuric acid soaking for 60 minutes) factorial arrangement using RCBD with three replications. Analysis of Variance using statistical analysis system version 9.2 software. Treatment means were separated using LSD at 0.05 probability level. The results of these experiments of the ANOVA indicated that there were interaction effect of between the factor was highly significant (P<0.1) in respect of emergence and seedling parameters. The interaction effect of seed treatment by soil media was highly significant (p<0.01) for mean days to emergence and emergence %. Korarima seeds sown in mixed forest and top soil. The highest score of emergence percentage for Korarima seeds sown in mixed forest and top soil (85.63). In general, treatments showed Highly significant (p<0.01) variation in terms of shoot height, root length, stem girth, leaf area ,leaf number, total dry weight.
INTERNET ADDICTION: PREVALENCE AMONG ENGINEERING STUDENTS AND ITS IMPACT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Background and Objective: Internet has been an essential component in daily life of people all over the world. However, the outgrowth of the internet-addictive behaviours in developing countries like India, especially among students is a serious threat to the social well-being. The present study intends to estimate the prevalence of internet addiction among engineering students of Tamil Nadu, based on demographic factors and to analyse its effect on parameters of academic performance: time spent on education, attention in class and academic grades obtained by the students. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted on engineering students in Tamil Nadu. Data was analyzed statistically using Two-sample t-test at a significance level of 0.05 (5%). 35 % of the respondents were found to be internet-addicted and the prevalence was more among male students (39.2%) than females (23.1%).
Dense bubble flow in a silo: a particular granular material

The flow of air bubbles in a two-dimensional silo is studied experimentally. A particle tracking technique has been used to bring out the main properties of th e flow: displacements of the bubbles, transverse and axial velocities. Air bubbles behave like solid grains i a granular flow. Correlations between the bubble velocities and their deformations have been observed.
The Dark Side of Personality: Science and Practice in Social, Personality, and Clinical Psychology

Sensation seeking, as defined by Zuckerman (1979), represents “the need for varied, novel, and complex sensations and experiences and the willingness to take physical and social risks for the sake of such experiences” (p. 10). Individuals who score high on measures of this trait are thought to seek these kinds of experiences to maintain or attain optimal levels of arousal. The initial theory surrounding investigations of sensation seeking was based in optimal level of stimulation theory, which posits that a continuum of intensity of sensation exists in which there is an optimal point at which the stimulus is regarded as most pleasurable, as well as optimal level of arousal theory (Breuer & Freud, 1895/1955), in which individuals are posited to vary with regard to the level of arousal that is optimal.
A Cross-Cultural Survey of Emoticon Research Before 2015

Emoticons have emerged as a strong means of enhancing textbased communication, and cross-cultural understanding is important in framing emoticon research. This paper provides a cross-cultural comparison of emoticons by reviewing publications and webpages in English, Chinese, and Japanese. To our knowledge, it is the most comprehensive survey of its type, covering well over 100 papers, including some which have never been translated into English. Note that since this paper was written in 2015, our survey focuses on research published before 2015. We also provide a detailed history of the origins of emoticon use. Our hope is to provide a useful resource for researchers to understand early efforts in the field, and foster continued research in emoticons as used in computer-mediated communication (CMC).
ESTIMATION OF LEVELS OF STREPTOCOCCUS SALIVARIUS IN CHILDREN WITH BLACK STAIN:

BACKGROUND: Black stain is a discolouration which mainly occurs along the cervical third of buccal or the lingual surfaces of the teeth. It most commonly affects the primary dentition, but permanent dentition may also be affected. Studies state that children with black stain are generally caries free. Thus the aim of the study is to evaluate the levels of Streptococcus salivarius in children with black stain and to correlate it in children with dental and non carious children. AIM: To estimate levels of Streptococcus salivarius in children with black stain. OBJECTIVE:. To compare and correlate the level of streptococcus salivarius in children with black stain, dental caries and non carious children. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was done in school going children. 5ml of unstimulated saliva samples were collected in children with and without black stains and evaluated for Streptococcus salivarius colony forming units. Results were tabulated and statistics was done using SPSS software. RESULTS: The results showed that mean value of streptococcus salivarius is highest in the saliva samples collected from children with dental caries (591+ or – 87) and least in the children with black stains.The post hoc results showed that children with black stains was significant in comparison with without dental caries and in children with dental caries. CONCLUSION: The study shows that the levels of S.salivarius are higher in children with dental caries and are low in children with black tooth stains comparatively which is in correlation with previous studies.
Acute Toxicity of House Boat Effluents on Paleamonetes africanus and Tilapia guineensis

Acute toxicity of house boat effluents (black water, grey water, ballast water and slop water) was tested on aquatic biota (Paleamonetes africanus and Tilapia guineensis). The toxicity assay based on lethal concentration (LC50) able to kill 50% of the test organism showed at 48hrs, 72hrs and 96hrs exposure the LC50 for black water on Paleamonetes africanus were 25.44, 2.43 and 0.92ppt respectively, 44.71, 2.93, and 0.27ppt respectively were recorded for grey water. The ballast water had LC50 values of 83052.90, 3030.27, and 690.69ppt respectively, 52.50, 0.71, and 0.47ppt respectively was recorded for slop water. Against Tilapia guinensis the values recorded were 335.98, 4.46, and 4.27ppt for black water, 39.81, 25.84, and 2.28ppt for grey water, 19380.11, 1301.31, and 270.36ppt for ballast water 68.83, 18.30, and 4.14ppt for slop water. Grey water demonstrated the highest toxic effect on Paleamonetes africanus and Tilapia guineensis, However, ballast water had the least toxic effect on both test organisms. The study further revealed that continuous disposal of house boat effluent untreated into aquatic system will negatively impact the aquatic biota. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Date of Submission: 08-08-2017 Date of acceptance: 25-08-2017 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Detection and differentiation of the coconut lethal yellowing phytoplasma in coconut-growing villages of Grand-Lahou, Côte d’Ivoire: Detection and differentiation of the Côte d’Ivoire coconut lethal yellowing phytoplasma

1 Sporometrics, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 2 Laboratoire de Biologie et Amélioration des Productions Végatales, University of Nangui Abrogoua, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire 3 Génétique et Amélioration des Plantes, National Centre of Agronomic Research, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire 4 Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Oil Palm Research Institute (CSIR OPRI), Coconut Research Programme, Sekondi, Ghana 5 CIRAD, UMR PVBMT, Saint-Pierre, France 6 Department of Agricultural Sciences, Plant Pathology, Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy 7 Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Young people’s perceptions about abortion in Southwest

Community dialogue around abortion in Nigeria often Background: revolves around legality and morality. Termination of pregnancy is a criminal offense except in instances where the mother’s health is in jeopardy. Young people bear a huge burden of adverse outcomes from induced abortions in Nigeria therefore viable interventions are needed. This study explored adolescents and young people’s perceptions about abortion in three selected states in southwest Nigeria. : This study is part of larger formative audience research (FAR) to Methods gather information about the lives of married and unmarried adolescents and young persons in the study area to support the development of understandable, high-quality, and culturally appropriate radio serial dramas in the local language (Yoruba). We conducted 16 focus group discussion sessions that included questions on abortion among eligible male and female participants aged 15 – 25 years. This section of the discussion guide on abortion consisted of a set of openended questions posed concerning the vignette of a young girl who was seeking to terminate a pregnancy. All discussions where transcribed verbatim and analyzed by thematic content analysis using ATLAS.ti 8 software. : Young people indicated that the general public looks unfavorably Results on abortion. However, personal opinions were likely to be based on whether the person was directly involved, as female participants were more open to the issue than males. Some female participants also indicated that compared with adults, young people had greater negative experiences when procuring abortion ranging from higher cost to stigmatization. : In a background of restrictive abortion laws, negative Conclusions societal perceptions about abortion and adverse outcomes associated with illegal abortion, young people are the most at risk of the harmful outcomes of procuring abortion in Nigeria. More innovative approaches are required to promote healthy sexual and reproductive health (SRH) among young people in Nigeria.
Advanced size fractionation to estimate the impact of bioretention systems on metal speciation – preliminary results Analyse fine du fractionnement par taille pour estimer l'impact des systèmes de biorétention sur la spéciation des métaux-résultats préliminaires

Due to their potential toxic effects on organism as well as their increased anthropogenic input in stormwater in urban developed areas, metals are pollutants of major concern in bioretention research. Studies on stormwater bioretention systems have so far mainly determined total metals and in some cases dissolved metals determined by filtration through 0. 45μm filters. The appearance of colloidal metals has not been regarded, although environmental effects of colloids differ from particulate and dissolved substances. In this study we investigated how proportions of particulate, colloidal and dissolved fractions of Cd, Pb, Cu and Zn are influenced by passage through bioretention systems. Ratios of colloidal and/or dissolved fractions of Cu and Zn are higher in the bioretention effluent. Effects of salt vary between metals. Zn and Cd fractionation in the influent is affected by salt while Cu and Pb fractionation in influent is not affected. Effluent Zn in the colloidal fraction and effluent Cu in the dissolved fraction are affected by salt. Vegetation has no significant impacts on metal speciation. Overall, metal treatment of bioretention columns is efficient.
Sedentary Agriculture and Its Implications on Soil Quality in Agro-pastoral Semi-arid Karamoja, Uganda

Uganda Government embarked on promoting sedentary agriculture in Karamoja agro-pastoral semi-arid livelihood zone, which experience rapid environmental and high soil quality (SQ) decline. However, studies on sedentary agriculture’s impact on soil quality using farmer’s knowledge is limited. Consequently, a survey was carried out in Karamoja (Iriiri, Matany Sub-counties of Napak of districts and Rengen sub-county of Kotido) to determine the soil quality indicator parameters based on the farmers knowledge in order to build a local soil knowledge data base to better inform sustainable land use strategies. Using a semi-structured questionnaire, forty indigenous farmers per sub-county, were interviewed between August and September, 2015. The study took into account the social demographic characteristics of the people, farming enterprises, methods of crops production, crops yields trends, causes of the perceived yields trends and soil quality indicators. Prospects of developing Karamoja indigenous knowledge data base lies in visible feature that predict soil quality. Farmers used 36 parameters to determine SQ. The parameters were clustered into five categories; soil, crop, biological, environmental and management each category contributing to 42, 19,14,8 and 17% of the total indicators, respectively. The relationship between age group and the perceived indicators of soil fertility was statistically significant (p-value = 0.045) with the majority stating that they use either soil colour, soil depth or soil texture to express the fertility of soil. The farmer’s soil quality indicators assessed in this study, is important in establishing indigenous-scientific hybrid knowledge data base to enhance soil fertility maintenance and better inform policy makers and other stakeholders on development of sustainable land use strategies.
Common drugs as micronutrient disruptors: A selection for clinical practice

Interactions between drugs and micronutrients have received only little or no attention in the medical and pharmaceutical world in the past. Since more and more pharmaceutics are used for the treatment of patients, this topic is increasingly relevant. As such interactions – depending on the duration of treatment and the status of micronutrients – impact the health of the patient and the action of the drugs, physicians and pharmacists should pay more attention to such interactions in the future. This review aims to sensitize physicians and pharmacists on drug micronutrient interactions with selected examples of widely pescribed drugs that can precipitate micronutrient deficiencies. In this context, the pharmacist, as a drug expert, assumes a particular role. Like no other professional in the health care sector, he is particularly predestined and called up to respond to this task. The following article intends to point out the relevance of mutual interactions between micronutrients and various examples of widely used drugs, without claiming to be exhaustive. ISSN: 2639-4391
Effect of body mass index on the association of uric acid and glycemic status in diabetes in South Indian population

Background and Aim: Currently, there is a need for simple yet affordable marker for monitoring cardiovascular (CV) risk, especially for the poor section of the society. Uric acid (UA) is a routine parameter which has been linked to deterioration in glucose metabolism and CV morbidity separately. However, relationship of UA with glycemic status in participants with different body mass index (BMI) has not been explored. Therefore, the present study aims at evaluation of the metabolic and CV profiles in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) with different BMIs. Methods: The anthropometric, biochemical, and noninvasive CV risk markers of myocardial work stress such as rate pressure product (RPP) were assessed in patients with diabetes with normal (n = 46) and high BMI (n = 80) compared with healthy age- and gender-matched nondiabetic controls (n = 43). Results: High BMI diabetic patients alone had increased diastolic blood pressure (DBP) (P < 0.05) and RPP (P < 0.05) compared to control. Mean fasting serum glucose (FSG) was highest (P < 0.01) and UA (P < 0.05) was lowest in normal BMI DM patients. Our data show that once DM sets in UA level start rising with rise in FSG and DBP, especially in high BMI DM patients. The myocardial work stress marker RPP was highest in high BMI DM patients, and this was positively associated with increased UA level. The findings of the present study indicate the presence of increased myocardial work stress in DM in the high BMI range which is associated with a steady rise in UA level which is known antioxidant within physiological range. Conclusion: Patients with DM with higher BMI should monitor their CV profile more closely, and this can be achieved by monitoring of simple markers such as UA and RPP even in a rural setting in developing countries.
Deep Soil Test Borings to Determine Shear Wave Velocities Across South Carolina

Having an accurate shear wave velocity profile and a better understanding of the dynamic behavior of deep soil deposits in the South Carolina Coastal Plain are critical for seismic hazard analyses of important transportation infrastructure. This report presents a study that obtained comprehensive field and laboratory measurements of shear wave velocity and dynamic soil behaviors for two sites in the South Carolina Coastal Plain where data was very limited. The developed shear wave velocity profiles obtained from several geophysical methods were compared, and the performance of these different methods was evaluated. Empirical predictions of dynamic soil behaviors were also evaluated to assess the accuracy of prediction methods typically used for South Carolina Coastal Plain. South Carolina has one of the most challenging geological settings in the world. Near the coastline, the hard bedrock is very deep and can be several thousand feet below the ground surface. Sediment deposits above the hard bedrock are highly variable and pose uncertainties in designing for earthquakes. This project addresses the challenges by measuring deep soil and rock properties to depths of 505 and 615 feet deep at sites in Horry and Williamsburg counties. Advanced geotechnical and geophysical testing methods were implemented to assess engineering soil and rock properties and behaviors that can be used for future design of critical infrastructure in South Carolina. Deep Soil Test Borings to Determine Shear
Use of Lasers in Medicine: Tissue Soldering and Precise Cutting

Use of Lasers in Medicine: Tissue Soldering and Precise Cutting The present master thesis addresses two topics in lasers in medicine. Chapter 1 gives a short introduction into the field of the use of lasers in medicine, with emphasis on the basics of light propagation in tissue. Chapter 2 discusses the possibilities and problems of using an infrared diode-laser to coagulate a dye-enhanced solder to join cartilage tissue. Up to now only a few research groups have attempted to solder cartilage by using a laser. Articular cartilage is a complex tissue, that once damaged, has little capacity for permanent repair. The goal of the study was to evaluate the influence of laser parameters and solder ingredients on the tensile strength and the thermally induced cartilage damage of a bond between cartilage and an implant. The implant consisted either of native articular cartilage or of artificial cartilage made of collagen fibers. Chapter 3 finally focusses on the use of a pulsed Er:YAG (erbium doped yttrium aluminum garnet) laser for ablation and cutting of calcified tissue. Removal of calcified tissue, especially aortic valve replacement is generally accomplished by a major surgical procedure. To lessen the costs and to
Mastoid Surgery For The Chronic Ear: A Ten Year Review

Background: mastoidectomy can be a life saving procedure in cases of complications of chronic suppurative otitis media. The aim of this study was to review the indications and outcome of mastoidectomy in our environment. Methodology: This is a retrospective chart review of all mastoid surgery between 1997 and 2006 in university college hospital, Ibadan. Results: The study comprised of 25 surgical procedures in 23 subjects, 9 males and 14 females (m:f = 1:1.5). The peak age incidence was 21 – 35 years constituting 44%, in age range 3 to 64 years, mean of 26 years (sd = 25.00years). Otorrhoea and otalgia were the main presenting feature, 21(84%). Duration of disease before presentation was more than 10 years in 8(32%). Pure tone audiometry revealed hearing loss in 16(64%). the commonest indications for surgery was mastoiditis /mastoid abscess in 19(76%). Modified radical mastoidectomy was done in 48% with type iii tympanoplasty in 64%, postoperative appreciable gain in hearing was noted in 13(52%). Conclusion: Early referral of patients and detailed follow up is essential to minimize the sequelae of hearing loss and persistent discharge.
Formation of single-moon systems around gas giants

Context. Several mechanisms have been proposed to explain the formation process of satellite systems, and relatively large moons are thought to be born in circumplanetary disks. Making a single-moon system is known to be more difficult than multiple-moon or moonless systems. Aims. We aim to find a way to form a system with a single large moon, such as Titan around Saturn. We examine the orbital migration of moons, which change their direction and speed depending on the properties of circumplanetary disks. Methods. We modeled dissipating circumplanetary disks with taking the effect of temperature structures into account and calculated the orbital evolution of Titan-mass satellites in the final evolution stage of various circumplanetary disks. We also performed N-body simulations of systems that initially had multiple satellites to see whether single-moon systems remained at the end. Results. The radial slope of the disk-temperature structure characterized by the dust opacity produces a patch of orbits in which the Titan-mass moons cease inward migration and even migrate outward in a certain range of the disk viscosity. The patch assists moons initially located in the outer orbits to remain in the disk, while those in the inner orbits fall onto the planet. Conclusions. We demonstrate for the first time that systems can form that have only one large moon around giant planet. Our N-body simulations suggest satellite formation was not efficient in the outer radii of circumplanetary disks.
Dividing the Ontology Alignment Task with Semantic Embeddings and Logic-based Modules

Large ontologies still pose serious challenges to state-of-the-art ontology alignment systems. In this paper we present an approach that combines a neural embedding model and logic-based modules to accurately divide an input ontology matching task into smaller and more tractable matching (sub)tasks. We have conducted a comprehensive evaluation using the datasets of the Ontology Alignment Evaluation Initiative. The results are encouraging and suggest that the proposed method is adequate in practice and can be integrated within the workflow of systems unable to cope with very large ontologies.