Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Mixtures design of Agave angustifolia Haw (Asparagales: Agavaceae) residue as a growth medium for tomato seedlings

Tomato production under greenhouse conditions needs vigorous seedlings to reduce the loss of plants after the transplant. Different local substrates such as agave bagasse, pine bark and coconut fiber complemented with peat, expanded clay, vermiculite and pure peat for tomato seedlings production were tested. The seed germination, root ball compaction, height of the seedling, stem diameter, and total dry weight were quantified. The stem diameter observed in Agave - bagasse + peat + expanded - clay + vermiculite (30:60:5:5 v/v) (BMTAEV3), Agave - bagasse + pine - bark + peat + expanded - clay + vermiculite (30:30:30:5:5) (BMCPTAEV4), Agave - bagasse + peat + expanded - clay + vermiculite (50:30:10:10) (BMTAEV5), Sphagnum peat (SUNSHINE® 3) 100% (M3SC), and Agave - bagasse + peat + expanded - clay + vermiculite (40:40:10:10) (BMTAEV6) treatments were in acceptable parameter range to commercial use, but BMTAEV3, BMTAEV5, and BMTAEV6 treatments show better germination, root ball compaction, a bigger height and diameter, getting tomato seedlings with vigor to the transplant. The local substrata overcome the commercial growth medium parameters in seedlings evaluation. It is shown that mixtures of agave-bagasse with expanded clay, and vermiculite are a substrate alternative for tomato seedlings production, reducing the use of expensive and scarce material such as peat by up to between 40 and 60% (v/v). Key words: Agave by-product, parameters, substrate, transplant, tomato seedlings.
Self-reported executive function, and not performance-based measures, strongly associates with symptoms of premenstrual syndrome/premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Introduction. Premenstrual syndrome/premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMS/PMDD) may be neuropsychologically understood as impairments of executive functions (EF), since these are related to the regulation of complex behavior and cognition. Objective. To test the utility of self-report of EF versus performance-based measures, for the understanding of PMS/PMDD, and to analyze interactive effects between symptoms of these pathologies and EF on daily-life functionality. Method. Mexican women were recruited through non-probabilistic procedures. The Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool (PSST) was used to determine severity of symptoms and functional impairment in daily-life activities, and the Behavioral Rating Inventory of Executive Functions-Adults (BRIEF-A) (short Spanish-translated version) adapted to collect information on EF during luteal versus follicular phases. Performance was evaluated with Stroop, Trail Making Test and Letter-Number Sequencing. Results. A total of 157 were analyzed. Three groups were formed: No diagnosis (n = 78); PMS (n = 67) and PMDD (n = 12). Between-group differences were observed for both BRIEF-A-Luteal and BRIEF-A-Follicular. Bivariate correlations between these measures and the PSST were found, with double the magnitude relative to BRIEF-A-Luteal. Only two indicators of performance-based measures were weakly associated to the PSST. The regression model showed high multicollinearity between self-reported EF and PMS/PMDD symptoms, and no interaction was found. Discussion and conclusion. Self-report probed a better association than based-performance tests for the assessment of EF in PMS/PMDD. EF deficits and PMS/PMDD symptoms, particularly during luteal phase, may be as closely link as to allow for the consideration of these diagnoses as partial forms of dysexecutive syndrome.
Effect of Parameters on the Runoff Erosion Control Performance of Structurally Modified Jute and Coir Geomeshes over Loamy Sand

Soil erosion is a serious environmental problem that can be controlled using bioengineering techniques. In using a bioengineering technique, temporary reinforcement is performed with geomeshes until vegetation takes root. In this study, structurally modified jute and coir geomeshes were tested for runoff erosion control and runoff volume over loamy sand at different slope angles. The laboratory results revealed that all parameters (slope angle, type of weave and type of material) had a significant effect on the erosion control performance of geomeshes. The slope angle contributed most (52.34%) to runoff erosion control, followed by weave type (25.79%) and type of material (12.28%). At lower and medium slope angles (of 15o and 30o, respectively) the twill-woven structure of coir geomeshes provided better erosion control than plain- and satin-woven structures, while plain-woven jute geomeshes demonstrated better erosion control at all slope angles. To understand the overall impact, a germination test was also conducted. According to the germination test results, the twill weave of jute geomeshes provided the highest rooting length. In general, plain-woven jute geomeshes are preferred for better erosion control on a high slope angle, while plain and twill can be used on a low slope angle.
Birth injuries in newborn: A prospective study of deliveries in South-East Nigeria

Birth injury is an important cause of short and long-term deformity and disability in children. It is becoming an increasing source of litigation in developing countries. Exploring the magnitude of the problem in a resource-limited setting, and, identifying associated factors, will help reduce its occurrence. This surveillance for birth injuries is a 4-year prospective study conducted in the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) between 2013 and 2017. Newborns with birth injuries and controls delivered around the same time with similar clinic-anthropometric parameters were enrolled for this study. One thousand nine hundred and twenty newborns were seen during the study period. Forty-six birth injuries were recorded giving in-hospital incidence rate of 24.0 (CI 17.3-30.9) per 1000 live birth. Majority (64.1%) of the injuries seen were related to the scalp. The commonest birth injuries encountered included Caput Succedaneum (41.2), Cephalohematoma (22.9), Erb’s Palsy (17.4), and shoulder dislocation (6.5). One case fatality (2.5%) due to skull fracture secondary to forceps delivery was noted. Birth weight (P=0.034), perinatal asphyxia (P=0.001) and prolonged labour (P=0.001) were significantly associated with birth injuries in the newborns surveyed. Birth injury remains a common and serious medical issue in our setting. Being proactive during antenatal care and labour could go a long way in minimizing the incidence of birth injuries and its consequences on children especially in the presence of risk factors such as high birth weight, perinatal asphyxia and prolonged labour. Key words: Birth injuries, newborns, delivery, Enugu.
Application of Microwaves as an Advanced Technique for the Development of Sherry Vinegar Macerated with Pineapple

This work proposes the elaboration of a product based on the maceration of Sherry Vinegar together with pineapple in order to extract certain volatile compounds that can be found in pineapples, giving a final product with new organoleptic properties and increased polyphenolic content. Maceration trials were carried out with the application of microwaves and ultrasound, which reduced the maceration time from the traditional three-day solid-liquid maceration to just a few minutes. In addition, through maceration, the total polyphenol index increased significantly with respect to unmacerated vinegar, and the volatile profile of the vinegars was significantly modified. The tasting scores placed the pineapple macerated vinegar sample obtained by traditional maceration in the first place with respect to pineapple aroma; however, the microwave extraction samples were better rated in terms of overall quality. It can be concluded that the application of extracting energies, such as microwaves, can be a viable alternative for the production of sherry vinegar macerated with pineapple.
A cytopathological study of the role of liver impression as a diagnostic tool in pigeons

Article history: Received May 21, 2020 Accepted July 14, 2020 Available online June 24, 2021 The aim of the current study is to investigate any pathological changes which affect local pigeon liver by using liver impression and providing data base for the results of cytological and morphological features of hepatic impressions of local pigeon also to Study the relation between cellular contents and bacterial profiles at those impressions for that purpose about 20 birds of local pigeon were used in current study. the result showed presence of including heterophil 21.53% monocyte 1.52%, eosinophil 1.04%, basophil 0.01%, macrophage 4.01%. RBC 31.9% and vacuolated hepatocyte 4.94%. We also recorded presence of undifferentiated cells0.19% bacterial infection and parasite infestation of blood protozoa represented by presence of plasmodium parasite inside red blood cell in 4 samples out of 20 samples, G+ Staphylococcus and streptococcus and GBacteria coccobacilli as a bacterial. Bacteria including Staphylococci, Streptococci and Coccobacilli were noticed with in different densities between sections, the protozoal parasite as Plasmodium infestation were also detected in 20% of samples We concluded that, the hepatic impression give a diagnostic tool to aim in final diagnosis for inflammatory diseases in pigeons, in addition this impression give a primary idea about bacteria and parasitic infection that can be present in infected pigeons.
Construction Grammar and Frame Semantics

This chapter provides an overview of Construction Grammar (CxG), a theory of language that was developed as an alternative approach to generative transformational grammar at the University of California, Berkeley during the 1980s and 1990s. One of the main goals of CxG is to account for the entirety of language instead of focusing on only specific phenomena thought to belong to a socalled “core” (as opposed to a so-called “periphery”). On the constructional view, a language consists of a very large inventory of form-meaning pairings (constructions), which are organized in a structured network. In this view, the entirety of language consists of constructions (formmeaning pairings). Research in CxG is not only interested in investigating structural aspects of language, but it also seeks to determine how form and meaning, typically modeled in terms of semantic frames, are related to each other. Thus, this chapter also provides an overview of the sister theory of CxG, Frame Semantics, as well as its practical application in terms of the FrameNet lexicographic database.
DAMPAK PENDEMI COVID 19 TERHADAP PERUBAHAN SHIFT KERJA DAN KINERJA CLEANING SERVICE

Pandemi COVID-19 berdampak terhadap segala aspek kehidupan manusia. Tidak terkecuali di lingkungan kerja perusahaan yang harus mengikuti kondisi saat ini. Tujuan penelitian ini berupaya mencari seberapa jauh dampak yang diakibatkan oleh pandemi terhadap perubahan shift kerja dan kinerja dari cleaning service. Metode deskriptif kuantitatif diterapkan pada penelitian ini. Sampel berjumlah 10 orang cleaning service yang bekerja di Citimall Sukabumi. Pengumpulan data primer menggunakan metode observasi wawancara kuesioner dan studi pustaka yang kemudian diolah menggunakan uji statistic untuk membuktikan hipotesis. Hasil penelitian yang didapat menyimpulkan bahwa pandemi COVID-19 secara tidak langsung mempengaruhi perubahan shift kerja dan kinerja cleaning service. secara parsial Pandemi COVID-19 (X) berdampak signifikan terhadap Perubahan Shift Kerja (Y1) artinya setiap dampak yang diakibatkan oleh pandemic COVID-19. Secara tidak langsung mempengaruhi perubahan shift kerja dan Kinerja Cleaning Service (Y2) Citimall Sukabumi. Variabel Pandemi COVID-19 (X) secara simultan dan signifikan memiliki pengaruh terhadap perubahan shift kerja (Y1) dan Kinerja Cleaning Service (Y2).
Self-Biased and Supply-Voltage Scalable Inverter-Based Operational Transconductance Amplifier with Improved Composite Transistors

This paper deals with a single-stage single-ended inverter-based Operational Transconductance Amplifiers (OTA) with improved composite transistors for ultra-low-voltage supplies, while maintaining a small-area, high power-efficiency and low output signal distortion. The improved composite transistor is a combination of the conventional composite transistor and forward-body-biasing to further increase voltage gain. The impact of the proposed technique on performance is demonstrated through post-layout simulations referring to the TSMC 180 nm technology process. The proposed OTA achieves 54 dB differential voltage gain, 210 Hz gain–bandwidth product for a 10 pF capacitive load, with a power consumption of 273 pW with a 0.3 V power supply, and occupies an area of 1026 μm2. For a 0.6 V voltage supply, the proposed OTA improves its voltage gain to 73 dB, and achieves a 15 kHz gain–bandwidth product with a power consumption of 41 nW.
The Collaborative Discussion Model: Developing Writing Skills through Prewriting Discussion

This study aims to investigate the effect of peer-assisted prewriting discussion on second language (L2) academic writing and its benefi ts for students with different profi ciency levels. While there is a signifi cant body of research exploring the positive impact of collaboration on L2 writers’ written performance and the ways it could be organised, there is little practical consideration on how to formulate explicit instruction. The rationale for this research lies in designing and arranging explicit instruction that could lead to L2 learners producing a higher quality writing output. Based on both qualitative and quantitative methods, and drawn on students’ written texts and data analysis, the current study was conducted to devise and test a proposed model, which the author will term the ‘collaborative discussion model’ (the CDM). The control and experimental groups of Russian EFL students (n = 48) were engaged in written assignments after naturally occurring discussions and then the latter group was involved in an instructor-led discussion. The practice writing tasks were rated with the analytic rubric used in IELTS, assessing task response, coherence and cohesion, lexical resource, and grammatical range. The fi ndings suggest that collaborative prewriting tasks, accomplished in the experimental group of students with different levels of L2 profi ciency, may encourage students to engage more in refl ection about the content and language of the text. As the texts produced after introducing the CDM were scored higher, especially on the criteria of task response and lexical resource, it is suggested that scaffolding prewriting discussions can potentially augment the writing skills of learners and the CDM can be used as a complementary activity to address the challenges associated with academic writing. The results of the questionnaire can imply that there are benefi ts of explicit instruction for students with different levels of L2 profi ciency, although in nuanced ways and different degrees.
Numerical Study of Laterally Loaded Piles in Soft Clay Overlying Dense Sand

This paper presents the results of three dimensional finite element analysis of laterally loaded pile groups of configuration 1×1, 2×1 and 3×1, embedded in two-layered soil consisting of soft clay at liquid limit overlying dense sand using Plaxis 3D. Effects of variation in pile length (L) and clay layer thickness (h) on lateral capacity and bending moment profile of pile foundations were evaluated by employing different values of pile length to diameter ratio (L/D) and ratio of clay layer thickness to pile length (h/L) in the analysis. Obtained results indicated that the lateral capacity reduces non-linearly with increase in clay layer thickness. Larger decrease was observed in group piles. A non-dimensional parameter F x ratio was defined to compare lateral capacity in layered soil to that in dense sand, for which a generalized expression was derived in terms of h/L ratio and number of piles in a group. Group effect on lateral resistance and maximum bending moment was observed to become insignificant for clay layer thickness exceeding 40% of pile length. For a fixed value of clay layer thickness, lateral capacity and bending moment in a single pile increased significantly with increase in pile length only up to an optimum embedment depth in sand layer which was found to be equal to three times pile diameter and 0.21 times pile length for pile with L/D 15. Scale effect on lateral capacity has also been studied and discussed. Doi: 10.28991/cej-2021-03091686 Full Text: PDF
Structural Change and Regional Economic Growth in Indonesia

This paper investigates the relationship between structural change and regional economic growth in Indonesia. We utilise the shift-share method for 30 provinces over the period 2005–18 as a measure of structural change. We demonstrate that structural change has occurred across provinces, even though it is slowing towards an agricultural–services transition. By employing panel data models, this study shows that structural change is a significant determinant of growth. Structural change matters for growth if there is an increase in productivity within sectors. This study is unable to show that the movement of labour across sectors leads to higher economic growth. However, the increase in productivity within sectors has more impact on regional growth on a longer-term basis.
APPLICATION OF PREDICTION TIME OF GRADUATION USING THE NAÏVE BAYES ALGORITHM WITH THE PYTHON PROGRAM

Accreditation is a process to ensure the quality of a university and study program. There are several factors that determine the quality standard of accreditation. One of them is the time of graduation. However, there is no means that can be used to predict early student graduation time. Therefore, this study aims to create a means that can predict early graduation time. In this study, data mining methods were used, namely the Naive Bayes algorithm. After that, data processing and application development will be carried out using the Python program. The data used in the data mining process is three years of historical data and the data used for the trial are active student data for the second and third years. There are 5 types of patterns with an accuracy value of 81%, 87%, 92%, 92%, and 95%.
Measurement and Determinants of Technical Efficiency in Crop Production: A Review

Output is determined by the efficiency with which available technologies are used i.e. with the improvement in technical efficiency. There are extensive numbers of studies focusing on efficiency as a means of fostering agriculture production. The article reviews the literature devoted to technical efficiency analysis in various countries and its applications to agricultural production. The studies reviewed focused particularly on rice and wheat making them the most studied agricultural product by researchers. The review of efficiency analysis shows that agricultural output can be increased without additional inputs with given existing technology. Technical efficiency of agricultural crops like wheat, paddy, cotton etc grown in different countries of the world like India, Pakistan, Ethopia, Srilanka were reviewed and it was found that except for farm size, the variables like farmer education and experience, contacts with extension personnel and access to credit, tend to have a positive and statistically significant impact on technical efficiency.
How Different Diversity Factors Affect the Perception of First-Year Requirements in Higher Education

In the light of growing university entry rates, higher education institutions not only serve larger numbers of students, but also seek to meet first-year students’ ever more diverse needs. Yet to inform universities how to support the transition to higher education, research only offers limited insights. Current studies tend to either focus on the individual factors that affect student success or they highlight students’ social background and their educational biography in order to examine the achievement of selected, non-traditional groups of students. Both lines of research appear to lack integration and often fail to take organisational diversity into account, such as different types of higher education institutions or degree programmes. For a more comprehensive understanding of student diversity, the present study includes individual, social and organisational factors. To gain insights into their role for the transition to higher education, we examine how the different factors affect the students’ perception of the formal and informal requirements of the first year as more or less difficult to cope with. As the perceived requirements result from both the characteristics of the students and the institutional context, they allow to investigate transition at the interface of the micro and the meso level of higher education. Latent profile analyses revealed that there are no profiles with complex patterns of perception of the first-year requirements, but the identified groups rather differ in the overall level of perceived challenges. Moreover, SEM indicates that the differences in the perception largely depend on the individual factors self-efficacy and volition.
Microfluidic Adsorption-Based Biosensors: Mathematical Models of Time Response and Noise, Considering Mass Transfer and Surface Heterogeneity

Adsorption-based microfluidic sensors are promising tools for biosensing. Advanced mathematical models of time response and noise of such devices are needed in order to improve the interpretation of measurement results, and to achieve the optimal sensor performance. Here the mathematical models are presented that take into account the coupling of processes that generate the sensor signal: adsorption–desorption (AD) of the target analyte particles on the heterogeneous sensing surface, and mass transfer (MT) in a microfluidic chamber. The response kinetics and AD noise (which determines the ultimate sensing performance) of protein biosensors are analyzed, assuming practically relevant analyte concentrations, sensing surface areas and MT parameters. The condition is determined under which MT significantly influences the sensor characteristics relevant for reliable analyte detection and quantification. It is shown that the development of improved mathematical models of sensor temporal response and noise can be used as one of strategies for achieving better sensing performance.
A review of data mining methods in RFM-based customer segmentation

Data mining (DM) is the process of extracting knowledge from data. Knowledge from customer behaviour segmentation is useful for companies in setting the target market and developing a marketing strategy. Recency Frequency Monetary (RFM) model is the most behaviour segmentation used. Many customer-segmentation studies in various application areas use the RFM model that collaborates with DM. With many methods in DM, the selection of appropriate methods can reveal useful hidden patterns in customer segments. This paper aims to analyse DM methods that collaborate with the RFM model and synthesize them to propose a customer segmentation framework. This study uses a comprehensive literature review published in 2015-2020. The most widely used methods are clustering and visualization from seven DM methods analysed. Due to the increased visualization function and the need for customers’ geo-demographic data to be considered in the analysis, this study presents a new framework for using DM methods with the RFM based segmentation in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) environment. This framework helps analysts utilize DM methods to uncover and understand customer characteristics, so companies can set the target market and develop a marketing strategy to increase their competitive advantage.