Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Enhancing Seed Productivity and Feed Value of Oats (Avena sativa L.) with Different Seeding Rate and Nitrogen Fertilizing Levels in Gyeongbuk Area

The aim of this present study was to investigate the impact of different seeding rate and nitrogen fertilizing levels on the seed yield and feed value of oats(Avena sativa L.) grown in Gyeongbuk area for two years. The experiment was arranged in split plot design with 3 main plots(100, 130 and 160 kg of seed/ha) and 4 subplots(0, 50, 70 and 90 kg N/ha), with 3 replicates. Heading, flowering, and maturing dates of oats sown in spring 2017, delayed by two days compared to that of spring 2016, and the plant height of spring 2017 were significantly shorter than that of spring 2016(18.1 ~ 23.4 cm). In addition, the highest number of stems and number of panicles according to different seeding rate and nitrogen fertilizing levels were achieved with the seeding rate of 160 kg/ha and 90 kg of N/ha in 2016 and 2017, respectively. In case of seed yield as affected by different seeding rate, the highest seed yield was achieved with a seeding rate of 130 kg/ha(p<0.05), and based on nitrogen fertilizing levels, the highest yield was obtained in 50 kg of N/ha compared to others. The crude fiber(CF), neutral detergent fiber(NDF) and total digestible nutrients(TDN) of oats cultivated and harvested in spring 2016 and 2017 according to different sowing rate were the highest in the seeding rate of 130 kg/ha. The crude protein(CP) content and total digestible nutrients(TDN) of 2016-2017 as influenced by nitrogen fertilizer levels were the highest in the nitrogen fertilizer level of 90 and 50 kg N/ha, respectively. In conclusion, the proper seeding rate and the optimal nitrogen fertilizing level in Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk province were considered to be the most appropriate in 130 kg/ha and 50 kg of N/ha, respectively.
Determination of body weight from morphometric characteristics of guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) reared in southern Benin

In animal production, body weight is an important parameter for management, health and marketing decisions. This study is undertaken to determine the relationships between body weight and linear body measurements of guinea pigs. 120 guinea pigs (60 males and 60 females) were used. Body weight (BW), head-body length (HBL), chest circumference (CC), head circumference (HC), neck circumference (NC), left hind foot length (FL), and left ear length (EL) were the measured traits. The collected data were evaluated using multiple regression analysis. The obtained models of regression are : BW= - 397.374 + 10.817HBL + 16.440CC + 12.433NC - 19.039EL - 12.011FL + 12.458HC ; BW = - 560.601 + 4.531HBL + 21.649CC + 6.556NC -6.632EL – 2.086FL + 34.370HC ; BW = - 477.178 + 7.941HBL + 17.672CC + 8.758NC – 10.383EL – 1.951FL + 22.884HC, respectively for males, females and both sexes. In the regression model obtained for both sexes, the coefficients of HBL, CC and HC were significant (p < 0.01). The HC and CC coefficients for males and the CC and HC coefficients for females were also significant (p < 0.01). It was concluded that BW of guinea pigs was significantly influenced by CC, HBL, HC using multiple linear regression. Key words: Body weight, morphometric traits, equation, multiple regression, guinea pigs.
Success Factors for Recommender Systems from a Customers' Perspective

Recommender systems have become an integral part of today’s ecommerce landscape and are no longer only deployed on websites but also increasingly serve as a basis for the delivery of personalized product recommendations in various communication channels. Within this paper, we present a brief overview of popular and commonly used recommender algorithms as well as current cutting-edge algorithmic advances. We examine consumers’ preferences regarding product recommendations in advertisements across different media channels within the apparel industry by applying choice-based conjoint analysis. The findings of studies for young male (n = 170) and female (n = 162) consumers show that the recommender algorithm is not necessarily of upmost importance. In contrast, the advertising channel is of highest relevance with banner advertising being the least preferred channel. Moreover, differences between male and female respondents are outlined. Finally, implications for retailers and advertisers are discussed and a brief outlook on future developments is presented.
Transcriptional profiling of isogenic Friedreich ataxia induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neurons

Friedreich ataxia (FRDA) is a rare childhood neurodegenerative disorder with no effective treatment. FRDA is caused by transcriptional silencing of the FXN gene and consequent loss of the essential mitochondrial protein frataxin. Based on the knowledge that a GAA•TTC repeat expansion in the first intron of FXN leads to heterochromatin formation and gene silencing, we have shown that members of the 2-aminobenzamide family of histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACi) reproducibly increase FXN mRNA levels in induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived FRDA neuronal cells and in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from patients treated with the drug in a phase I clinical trial. How the reduced expression of frataxin leads to neurological and other systemic symptoms in FRDA patients remains unclear. Similarly to other triplet repeat disorders, it is not known why only specific cells types are affected in the disease, primarily the large sensory neurons of the dorsal root ganglia and cardiomyocytes. The combination of iPSC technology and genome editing techniques offers the unique possibility of addressing these questions in a relevant cell model of the disease, without the confounding effect of different genetic backgrounds. We derived a set of isogenic iPSC lines that differ only in the length of the GAA•TTC repeats, using “scarless” gene-editing methods (helper-dependent adenovirus-mediated homologous recombination). To uncover the gene expression signature due to GAA•TTC repeat expansion in FRDA neuronal cells and the effect of HDACi on these changes, we performed transcriptomic analysis of iPSC-derived central nervous system (CNS) and isogenic sensory neurons by RNA sequencing. We find that multiple cellular pathways are commonly affected by the loss of frataxin in CNS and peripheral nervous system neurons and these changes are partially restored by HDACi treatment.
Foliar application of nitrogen at different growth stages influences the phenology, growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.).

Foliar fertilization has been widely used and accepted as an essential part of crop production. The objective of this study was to investigate the response of maize (Zea mays L., cv. Azam) to foliar application of nitrogen (2%) from different sources viz. urea, ammonium sulphate (AS) and calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN)) and its application time (15, 30, 45, and 60 days after emergence (DAE)). The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with split plot arrangement using four replications at the research farm of the University of Agriculture Peshawar during summer 2010. Phenological development was delayed, while plant height, 1000-grains weight, grains ear -1 , biomass and grain yield as well as harvest index was increased with foliar application of N than water spray (control). Plant height, leaf area, biomass and grain yield was increased when foliar-N was applied late (45 and 60 DAE) than early (15 and 30 DAE) application. It was concluded from the results that late foliar-N application (urea, CAN or AS) about one week before tasseling up to silking could increase maize productivity in the study area.
Bacterial contribution to genesis of the novel germ line determinant oskar

New cellular functions and developmental processes can evolve by modifying the functions or regulation of preexisting genes, but the creation of new genes and their contributions to novel processes is less well understood. New genes can arise not only from mutations or rearrangements of existing sequences, but also via acquisition of foreign DNA, also called horizontal gene transfer (HGT). Here we present evidence that HGT contributed to the creation of a novel gene indispensable for reproduction in some insects. The oskar gene evolved to fulfil a crucial role in insect germ cell formation, but was long considered a novel gene with unknown evolutionary origins. Our analysis of over 100 Oskar sequences suggests that Oskar arose through a novel gene formation history involving fusion of eukaryotic and prokaryotic sequences. One of its two conserved domains (LOTUS), was likely present in the genome of a last common insect ancestor, while the second (OSK) domain appears to have been acquired through horizontal transfer of a bacterial GDSL-like lipase domain. Our evidence suggests that the bacterial contributor of the OSK domain may have been a germ line endosymbiont. This shows that gene origin processes often considered highly unusual, including HGT and de novo coding region evolution, can give rise to novel genes that can both participate in pre-existing gene regulatory networks, and also facilitate the evolution of novel developmental mechanisms.
Infestation and timing of use of non-crop plants by Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in the Okanagan Basin, Canada

Abstract Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae), was first detected in 2009 in the Okanagan Basin, British Columbia, Canada. During 2010–2016, 94 570 fruits of 35 non-crop species, from 12 plant families, were collected from 101 sites where adult D. suzukii flies were trapped, and incubated in a controlled environment. In total, 450 adult D. suzukii emerged from 62 of 929 fruit collections, and from 10 host plant species in five families, of which six species are native to the region. Five plant species are reported for the first time as hosts of D. suzukii, and 11 species for the first time as non-hosts. Measures of fly occurrence and infestation reveal it to be relatively abundant in five hosts and low in others. The fly reproduced in a succession of host plants, with first infestation of each from mid-July through mid-September, and was present until mid-October, but overwintering stages were not found. Degree-day accumulations for the infested period suggest that three to five generations of D. suzukii developed on non-crop plants and formed a large contribution to the annual increases observed in trap counts in a semi-arid cold winter climate, with implications for many strategies of pest management.
Analysis of the Effect of Communication, Competence and Work Discipline on Job Satisfaction at PT. Tribahtera Srikandi

This study aims to determine the effect of communication, competence and work discipline on job satisfaction at PT. Tribahtera Srikandi. This research was conducted at PT. Tribahtera Srikandi lasted for 6 months, starting from January 2020 to June 2020. Sampling was taken in research using proportional random sampling method. The population in this study are all employees of factory workers in PT. Tribahtera Srikandi 155 people. The number of respondents in this study was established by using the statistics of the population, amounting to 112 people. The instruments used to collect data are questionnaires from communication, competence, work discipline and job satisfaction. The data analysis tool in this study is a multiple linear regression by carrying out a classic assumption test that is continued by testing the partial hypothesis or t test, the simultaneous hypothesis test or the F test, and the calculation of the coefficient of determination. The contribution of communication, competence and work discipline variables explained the variable of job satisfaction as big as 0.765 or 76.5%. The remaining 0.235 or 23.5% was influenced by other independent variables not examined in this study.
Chemical Soil Attributes, Accumulation of Foliar Macronutrients and Productivity of the 'Vitória' Pineapple Plant Fertilized with Urea and Chicken Manure

The pineapple plant cultivar 'Vitória' is resistant to Fusarium and it presents similar characteristics to the cultivars 'Pérola' and 'Smoot Cayene'. However, the expansion of this new cultivar depends on the development of research on several aspects, among them, fertilization. In this context, the experiment was carried out with the objective of evaluating soil fertility, foliar macronutrient contents and productivity in 'Vitória' pineapple plant in function of nitrogen fertilization with urea and chicken manure. The experiment was conducted under randomized block design, with four replications. Treatments consisted of five doses of N, in two sources of organic fertilization (chicken manure ) and mineral (urea), totaling nine combinations generated through the Central Composite Matrix of Box: T1 , 44 and 2.91; T 2 , 152 and 0; T 3 , 0 and 10; T 4, 44 and 17.1; T 5 , 260 and 2.91; T6 , 152 and 10; T7 , 152 and 20; T8 , 304 and 10; and T9, 260 and 17.1 g plant-1. At 6 months after planting the chicken manure decreased H + A1, Mg and CEC levels, and at 23 months after planting increased soil P, SB e CEC levels. In the two seasons, Urea has reduced pH and it reduced Mg, SB and CEC contents at six months after planting. Doses of urea between 10 and 12 g plant-1 are recommended in order to maximize the productivity of the pineapple plant.
Development of a functional fermented peanut-based cheese analog using probiotic bacteria

Cheese analogs are usually defined as products made using non-dairy proteins to produce a product similar to cheese. These products are increasingly popular due to their cost-effectiveness, health benefits, and simplicity of their manufacturing processes. Herein, attempts have been made to form a functional veg spread by using peanut and probiotic microorganism Lactobacillus rhamnosus NCDC18. The proportion of peanut seed and water for milk extraction was optimized based on the solid content of milk. Based on the water retention ability (WRA) and the solid and protein recovery of coagulated protein, the salt percentage for coagulation of peanut protein was optimized. Fermentation of coagulated protein by probiotic strain was done at 37EC for 24 h. A comparative analysis of physico-chemical properties such as moisture content, ash content, fat content, protein content, carbohydrate content, Vitamin C, antioxidant, titratable acidity, and pH was done before and after fermentation. For the extraction of milk with the desired amount of solid (5.5%), the optimum ratio of peanut and water was found to be 1 : 6. For the coagulation of peanut protein, the optimum coagulant (salt) was determined at 0.5%. The maximum solid recovery (51.7 ± 0.04), protein recovery (69.21 ± 0.01), and WRA (67.39 ± 0.03) were obtained with 0.5% magnesium chloride. No significant change was observed in the moisture, ash, fat, antioxidant, and vitamin C contents, while protein, carbohydrate, pH, and titratable acidity were found to change significantly before and after fermentation. Proteolysis of peanut protein by probiotic strain was found to be 61 μg/mg. As the refrigerated storage period increased (0 to 15 days), a significant (P # 0.05) decrease in cell viability and pH was observed.
What are tilosomes? An update and new perspectives

Characterization of tilosomes and study of their development revealed that they are similar to the cell wall ingrowths of transfer cells. Roots from Anathallis sclerophylla were used to examine the development, histochemistry and ultrastructure of tilosomes using light, confocal and electron microscopy (both SEM and TEM). Tilosomes initiate as cellulosic papillae in the root elongation zone, increasing the apo/symplast surface throughout the wall-membrane apparatus. Both the development and structure of tilosomes and velamen strips appear similar to the reticulated and flange cell wall ingrowths of Vicia faba transfer cells. We suggest two functional phases for tilosomes: a) in young tissues they increase the symplast connection and thus improve outside-inside transport; and b) in mature tissues they direct solutes to passage cells. Both the physiology and the genetic mechanisms controlling the ontogeny of tilosomes remain obscure.
Initiation and Repassivation of Pits on Austenitic Stainless Steel

Stainless steels can be damaged by pitting corrosion in presence of aggressive anions, such as halide ions. The aim of this work was to study different aspects on initiation and repassivation of pits on austenitic stainless steel in chloride solutions at ambient temperature. The role of the alloying elements molybdenum and nitrogen in improving the corrosion properties as well as the influence of the solution composition were studied. A review of Mo-Cl salts and co-ordination complexes in hydrochloric acid solutions is given. Moreover, the properties of molybdenum in the apparent passive region were investigated. The techniques applied were mainly electrochemical methods and surface analysis by angular-dependent X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Three high alloyed steels with a systematic variation in composition (Fe20Cr20Ni, Fe20Cr20Ni6Mo, and Fe20Cr20Ni6Mo0.2N) were polarised in electrolytes with varying acidity and Cl- concentration. Chloride ions are incorporated throughout the 10-25 A thick passive film and the Cl- content increases with the acidity of the solution. It was found that alloying with Mo decreases the amount of Cl- in the passive film and it is concluded that this is due to formation of soluble Mo-oxochloro complexes. The pitting corrosion resistance of Mo alloyed stainless steels is enhanced by the decreased Cl- content in the film. Insoluble . BETA. -MoCl 2 was detected in the passive film and it was suggested that the formation of Mo-chlorides with low solubility contributes to the stability of the passive film. Electrochemical results showed that alloying with N improves the repassivation properties of stainless steels. The OH- content of the passive film increases with the acidity, suggesting that the deprotonation of the initially formed hydroxide film is hindered by a low pH. A 304 stainless steel (Fe18Cr9Ni) was studied in neutral Cl- solutions with and without phosphate, respectively. It was concluded that phosphate enhances the repassivation of initiated pits. Molybdenum was polarised in 1 M HCl. A three dimensional passive film is not formed at potentials below the transpassive dissolution. In this apparent passive region, anodic current is only observed if the sample has first been polarised at low potentials. It is suggested that hydrogen diffuses into the molybdenum metal at cathodic potentials and is oxidised upon positive polarisation.
Parental Behaviors as a Risk Factor Associated with Delinquency among High School Students

The purpose of this study is to identify parent’s behavior and their influence on the tendency of students behaving delinquently. This research was conducted among 86 high school students in three public high schools in Gombak area, Selangor. Samples were chosen based on their records of disciplines and were high risk youths in their school because of behaviors problem. Three types of parent’s behavior, which are, verbal behaviors, physical behaviors and anti-social behaviors were assessed to determine their influences on the student’s delinquency such as violent behaviors, abused and general delinquency such as skipping school for no reason. The result showed that there was no significant association between parent’s behaviors with student’s delinquency. However, findings indicated that several items in parent’s physical behavior (e.g. father is a fierce man) and verbal behavior (e.g. parents always nags me about my behaviors) have moderate link and contribute to the delinquent outcomes of the students. This results demonstrated that several parenting behavior have negative impact on teenagers. Furthermore, anti-social behavior scored low in association with student’s delinquent behaviors. The findings revealed that parent’s behaviors are not the main risk factor that contributes to the student’s delinquent behaviors but other external factors such as friends, media and environment experiences might associated to student’s delinquent attitudes thus need more further research in this area.
Detection of TTF in Induction Motor Vector Drives for EV Applications via Ostu’s-Based DDWE

In this study, an online fault diagnosis (FD) algorithm is developed to detect stator’s turn-to-turn faults (TTFs) in direct torque control (DTC)-driven induction motors (IMs) for the electric vehicle’s (EV) powertrains. The developed FD algorithm is based on the application of the discrete wavelet transformation (DWT) technique on the stator currents. Being a time–frequency domain-based algorithm, DWT can deal with nonstationary signals. The fault-sensitive decomposition levels were selected using Ostu’s-thresholding formulation to detect the stator’s faults at their embryonic stage. To determine the faulty phase, the concept of differential discrete wavelet energy (DDWE) was introduced. A finite-element (FE) cosimulation platform and an experimental setup were built to examine the proposed FD algorithm. The results depicted the robustness of the FD method. A comparative analysis is presented between the developed DDWE based FD and the conventional motor current signature analysis (MCSA)-based FD. The experimental results proved that developed FD is faster and more accurate than the MCSA-based FD one. Moreover, the presented FD routine was examined under load step-change and intermittent TTFs, and its diagnosing effectiveness was verified.
Rabbits fed fermented cassava starch residue II: Enzyme supplementation influence on performance and health status

espanolLa probabilite d’augmenter le niveau de remplacement optimale du mais avec de l’amidon de manioc fermente d’origine microbienne (residus MFCSR) avec multi-enzyme supplementation en regimes de lapin a ete evalue dans un arrangement factoriel 2x3 a huit semaines au proces. Bien que le gain de poids total (GTT) et le ratio de conversion d’alimentation (FCR) a significativement (P EnglishThe probability of increasing the optimum replacement level of maize with microbially fermented cassava starch residue (MFCSR) with multi-enzyme supplementation in rabbit diets was evaluated in a 2x3 factorial arrangement in eight weeks-trial. While the total weight gain (TWG) and feed conversion ratio (FCR) significantly (P
LMFNet: Human Activity Recognition Using Attentive 3-D Residual Network and Multistage Fusion Strategy

Human activity recognition plays a fundamental role in smart home systems and contributes to remote health monitoring for the elderly or disabled. However, the shallow architecture and heavy parameters of the current 3-D convolutional networks (3-D ConvNets) still restrict the recognition efficiency and spatiotemporal representations. For these issues, this article proposes a framework called LMFNet, which is mainly composed of a deep attentive 3-D residual network (A3D ResNet) and a multistage fusion strategy. Specifically, LMFNet changes the information flow of transmission in the C3D network and implements a residual learning method for efficient training. Besides, the two-stream-fused spatiotemporal attention 3-D ConvNets (2S- $\text{F}_{ST}$ A3DCN) are built based on the A3D ResNet. The experimental results show that the proposed LMFNet can achieve a higher recognition accuracy and satisfactory training efficiency compared with the existing methods.