Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Duration and Some Determinants of Interbirth Intervals in a Sample of Women from Baghdad/ Iraq

Background Understanding the practice of birth spacing and factors which influence women’s interbirth interval (IBI) is critical for countries like Iraq with high fertility levels. Objectives This study aimed at measuring the duration of the interval between births and determining some of the factors favored optimal spacing intervals of Iraqi women. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among ever married and having at least 2 live births 472 women during March 2008 in Al-Kadhimyia Teaching hospital. Data were obtained by interview questionnaire, included birth intervals, demographics, and fertility variables. Actual birth interval was measured and data were analyzed using a logistic regression model. Results The mean birth interval was 31.16 ± 21.56 ranged 9–228 months, and 65.6% of interbirth intervals were of less than 36 months. The multivariate regression revealed that older woman, a woman’s husband higher education and having male children were the significant predictors of longer interbirth interval. Conclusions Relatively short interbirth interval found in the present study may help national health program conveying the message of optimum birth interval, with expanding education and employment opportunities for women can act as a motive for child spacing.
IDENTIFICATION OF RESTORERS AND MAINTAINERS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF DROUGHT TOLERANT RICE HYBRIDS FOR EASTERN UTTAR PRADESH

Twenty eight rice genotypes were selected for identification of fertility restoration for three CMS lines (Pusa 6A, IR79156A and IR68897A) with WA cytoplasm. On the basis of pollen fertility (%) and spikelet fertility (%), restoration of fertility was identified. Out of the 28 genotypes, 5 genotypes (Dantheshwari, Akshyadhan, IR36, URG-42 and URG-30) showed complete restoration for two CMS lines i.e. Pusa 6A and IR79156A , URG-1 showed complete sterility for three CMS lines (Pusa 6A, IR79156A and IR68897A) and Anjali showed complete sterility for two CMS lines (Pusa 6A and IR79156A). Vandana showed partial maintainer for three CMS lines (Pusa 6A, IR79156A and IR68897A) and 2 genotypes (URG 24 and N22) showed partial maintainer for two CMS lines (Pusa 6A and IR79156A). NDR-97 showed partial restorer for the CMS line IR79156A and 6 genotypes (Baranideep, URG-8, URG-3, URG-5, URG-22 and MTU-1010) showed partial restorer for the CMS line Pusa 6A.
ALIAS CALCULUS FOR A SIMPLE IMPERATIVE LANGUAGE WITH DECIDABLE POINTER ARITHMETIC

—Alias calculus was proposed by Bertrand Meyer in 2011 for a toy programming language with single data type for abstract pointers. The original calculus is set-based formalism insensitive to control flow; it is a set of syntax-driven rules to compute an upper approximation aft(S,P) for aliasing after execution of a program P for a given initial aliasing S; this calculus guarantees partial correctness of the assertion {S}P{aft(S,P)} . The primary purpose of our paper is to present a variant of alias calculus for more realistic programming language with static and dynamic memory, with types for regular data as well as for decidable pointer arithmetic. Our variant is insensitive to control flow (as the original calculus by B. Meyer), but is calculus is equation-based (in contrast to the original calculus).
STRATEGIC BRAND MANAGEMENT CAPABILITY AND FIRM SURVIVAL: EMPIRICAL INVESTIGATION IN THAILAND’S FOOD SUPPLEMENT INDUSTRY

The purpose of this research is to investigate the relationship between strategic brand management capability and firm survival through the mediating influences of customer commitment, market acceptance, stakeholder reliability, and brand performance. The data collected by using questionnaires from 122 businesses of the food supplement industry in Thailand. The results shows that brand image competency and brand potentiality focus have positive influences on its all consequences. For the relationships among the consequents, customer commitment and market acceptance have a positively significant on brand performance. Also, brand performance has a positive influence on firm survival. The evidence of this study will offer guidance for food supplement industry in Thailand to successfully enhance firm survival. The results are guidelines for organizations to develop their brand management in the strategy way to survival.
New multipetalous variety G. Ad.2 in Adenium obesum

Research was conducted on Adenium obesum, a popular flowering pot plant with the basic objective for genetic improvement at Advance Technology Centre of soilless system, Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, NAU, Navsari. Initially, hybridization was done involving ten parents (seven females and three males) in 2014 and their crosses were studied during 2015 to 2016. Among the crosses studied, a germplasm viz., MSDSH1 (Mung Siam x Double Sweet Heart) showed novel morphological character for colour and flower form having attractive purplish coloured ten petals. Further evaluation was carried out for stability and other flowering characters along with its parents viz., Mung Siam and Double Sweet Heart (DSH) and the local germplasm, Local Pink for two years 2016-17 and 2017-18. The MSDSH1 was significantly superior in terms of the number of flowers per cluster (10.23) and flower longevity on plant (11.91 days) as compared to parent and Local Pink as inferred from the pooled data of two years. Flower diameter was significantly superior in DSH at par with MSDSH1 (7.06 cm) while that of Mung Siam was minimum (5.89 cm), although the diameter of corolla was maximum (1.62 cm) in Local Pink while the length of corolla tube (4.01 cm) was maximum in Double Sweet Heart. Further, the maximum flower weight was observed in Double Sweet Heart (1.72 g) which was at par with MSDSH1 (1.61 g). Number of petals was ten in MSDSH1 and Double Sweet Heart as compared to Mung Siam and Local Pink with five petals. Since the genotype MSDSH1 was novel in flower colour with reddish purple shade and morphology with ten multipetalous flower form, besides being superior for the other flowering parameters, especially the number of flowers per cluster and flower longevity on plant, it was renamed as G. Ad.2 and released in SVRC, Gujarat.
Hayman’s diallel analysis for yield and attributing traits in sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

Eight sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) genotypes were crossed in a half diallel mating fashion. The analysis of variance for combining ability revealed that the mean sum of squares are due to the general combining ability were highly significant for all the traits. The t2 test specified the fulfillment of assumptions required under diallel analysis for all the traits studied except the number of effective branches per plant, capsule length (cm) and harvest index (%). The component D measures the additive effects of genes. It was significant for all the traits except seed yield per plant and harvest index. The components H1 and H2 were significant for all the traits except days to maturity revealing the importance of fixable and non-fixable component. Greater values of H1 than H2 and the ratio of H2/4H1 (< 0.25) confirmed the unbalanced distribution of gene at the loci in the parents’ implying dominance for all the traits. It was also confirmed by greater than one value of KD/KR components for all the traits which suggested the higher frequency of dominant genes than recessive genes in the parents. The component F was significant for days to flowering, days to maturity, capsule length, oil content and leaf area per plant. The graphical analysis showed the regression line intercepted Wr axis below the origin indicating over dominance for plant height, the number of seed per capsule, oil content and leaf area per plant. The regression line intercepted the positive side of Wr axis for days to maturity which implies the presence of partial dominance.
Open Archive TOULOUSE Archive Ouverte (OATAO)

Lotic epilithic bioﬁlms are submitted to seasonal disturbances (e.g. ﬂood events, self-detach-ment), which inﬂuence the biomass, diversity and viability of their algal and bacterial communities. The objective of this study is to examine whether (1) bioﬁlm-dwelling nematodes respond to such seasonal changes in terms of diversity and community structure, (2) nematode species and feeding-types distribution respond to the varied trophic situations within the bioﬁlm, since variations in bioﬁlm microalgal composition may represent a variation in available food. The bioﬁlm-dwelling nematode community was monitored in a temperate river over an 18 month period with a high sampling frequency. These data were linked to environmental abiotic and bioﬁlm biotic factors. Nematode density was positively correlated to bioﬁlm and microalgal biomass, but was dampened by ﬂoods. A clear seasonal pattern of the community was detected (summer shift), so that two nematode groups stand out: (1) the epistrate-feeders Chromadorina bioculata (Schultze in Carus, 1857) and Chromadorina viridis (Linstow, 1876) were primarily related to diatom availability, and dominated the nematode assemblage most of the time, (2) seven species from various feeding types (deposit-feeders, suction-feeders and chewers) grew mainly under summer conditions concomitantly to a change of bioﬁlm trophic status and microalgal composition. Overall, the results suggested that, in addition to abiotic disturbances, the availability of potential preys in the bioﬁlm might represent an important driver of nematode
Jenifer Leonard

Leonard, Jenifer, Audiology Doctoral Project, University of South Florida, July, 2003. Effects of supplemental magnesium on temporary threshold shift: Distortion product otoacoustic emissions. Previous studies have shown that supplemental magnesium administered prior to exposure to noise has an alleviating effect on temporary threshold shift (TTS). These studies have only used audiometric thresholds to demonstrate changes in the auditory system. However, to help determine the effects on outer hair cells (OHCs), a more sensitive measure should be used. The purpose of this study was to determine if supplemental magnesium administration prior to noise exposure has a beneficial effect on acoustic overexposure using a double-blind research design. This was determined by measuring distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs) to determine any changes in cochlear OHC function. DPOAE amplitude and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) measurements were analyzed for two groups of twenty participants (an experimental group and a control group). The experimental group received 150 mg of magnesium gluconate one hour prior to noise exposure. The control group received a placebo pill that was identical in appearance to the magnesium pill. Following noise exposure, the greatest changes in DPOAE amplitude and SNR occurred for the frequencies that were one-half to one octave above the frequency of the stimuli used. The greatest changes in DPOAE measurements were present immediately post TTS-inducing stimulus, with only slight changes present after 30 minutes and no difference between 30 minutes and 60 minutes post-exposure. These results were the same for both groups. It was concluded that this dosage of supplemental magnesium had no apparent protective effect on DPOAEs following intense noise exposure.
Improving Self-Efficacy Student Class VIIIB in SMPN 3 Kalasan with Problem Based Learning

Self-efficacy is defined as people’s beliefs about their capabilities to produce designated levels of performance that exercise influence over events that affect their lives. In mathematics class, self-efficacy can increase student’s motivation to succeed in achieving the learning objectives and make student survive when they have difficulties. Self-efficacy can be developed by using Problem Based Learning (PBL) in mathematics learning. PBL is a model of learning which confronts students with real and meaningful issue that can guide students in research and inquiry. PBL can increase the confidence of students toward mathematics learning because students learn with discussion and it will train students to be more courageous in presenting their ideas. This research is an action research. This research subject is 29 students class VIIIB in SMP N 3 Kalasan. This research takes place in two cycles. Cycle I consists of 3 meetings and cycle II consists of 3 meeting. The technique of data collection are observation sheets, questionnaire, and test. Observation sheet used to carry out the learning process, questionnaire used to know selfefficacy of students, while the test used to measure the basic competencies achievement of students. The results showed that students experience increased self-efficacy. It is shown by the increasing value of the average in cycle I from 61 (medium) to 76.82 (high), then in cycle II increased to 77.89 (high). The result indicates that PBL can increase selfafficacy students.
OPTIMIZED NUMERICAL MODELING OF PRODUCTION FROM THE POIHIPI DRY STEAM ZONE: WAIRAKEI GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM

The Poihipi power station utilizes dry steam from a shallow zone near the margin of the Wairakei geothermal reservoir. The station has an installed capacity of 55 MWe, however resource consents limit the average daily production to approximately 25 MWe. The plant has been operated for several years with daily variations in the production rate. The corresponding pressure history provides a good database for testing models of the reservoir. In the first stage of modeling, a model for each well was set up, assuming that the reservoir is a single layer and that the flow near a well is approximately radially symmetric. Three different types of model (uniform porous medium, fractured medium and fractional dimension) were calibrated using data from a three day period. The best match to the pressure data was achieved with the fractional dimension model with a dimension of approximately 2.5 (i.e. midway between 2D and 3D flow). Then the fractional dimension models were embedded into a 2D reservoir model including all the wells and some of the surrounding area. The new composite model was calibrated with production history for a seventy-six day period. This composite small-scale reservoir model should be useful for making medium term predictions.
Modeling of leaf area of three Afromontane forest tree species through linear measurements

Web Address: http://ecologyresearch.info/ documents/EC0629.pdf ABSTRACT: Leaf area is an important parameter for evaluating growth, development and competitive ability of forest trees. Destructive methods of leaf area determination often require substantial financial investment and technical knowledge, both of which are unavailable in some developing countries and most parts of others. The aim of this study was to develop linear regression models for the non-destructive determination of leaf area of three Afromontane forest tree species (Cordia millenii Bak., Gmelina arborea Roxb. and Entandrophragma angolense (Welw.) C.DC. ). Leaf samples were collected from trees in the Tubah Upland Forest in the Bamenda Highlands of Cameroon. Leaf length (L), maximum leaf width (W), and leaf area (LA) were determined. Linear regression analysis was conducted between LA as dependent variable and L, W, LW, L, W, LW, LW as independent variable and F-test was used to test for significance of the model. Goodness-of-fit was evaluated from the coefficient of determination (r) and Root Mean Square Error (RMSE). Values of predicted leaf area were then plotted against those of the observed leaf area. The findings showed that the leaf area of C. millenii, G. arborea and E. angolense can be reliably determined from the models LA = 471.59 + 0.10LW (r = 0.85, RMSE =170.91, p = 0.00), LA = -972.63 + 110.90W (r = 0.92, RMSE = 102.72, p = 0.00), and LA = -31.81 + 2.88LW (r = 0.97, RMSE = 66.00, p = 0.00), respectively. Further studies involving additional formulae derived from L and W are, however, encouraged.
Evaluation of strain rates on Ice Stream B, Antarctica, obtained using GPS phase measurements

The “stop-and-go” kinematic Global Positioning System (GPS) technique was used to survey 270 stations twice within a 25 km by 10 km strain grid on the surface of Ice Stream B. One or two geodetic quality receivers operated as reference pivots, while two similar receivers traveled to grid stations. Each station was occupied for 25s. The method is rapid and reliable. Each survey was completed within 2 weeks. Calculated horizontal strain rates are accurate to 1%. Relative vertical velocities are accurate to 20 mm km1 a-1. Maps of the four horizontal velocity gradients, relative vertical velocity and surface elevation are presented. The vertical velocity pattern is used to identify the part of the topography that forms stationary waves and that which is migrating. No strong quantitative link is found between the pattern in horizontal strain rate and surface topography. In particular, there is no evidence that the topography is relaxing toward isostasy. None of the “weir-type” sticky spots, which are commonly observed with other glaciers, is found but there could be two of the “submerged-boulder type”, which cause lateral flow diversion. Evidence for “hot stripes” and zones of preferred crystal orientation is not found.
Occurrence and ecological data on an exotic solitary bee accidentally introduced in Brazil

Currently, there is a global concern regarding exotic species due to, among other factors, their great ability to reproduce and spread rapidly through the novel environment. As such, these species often compete for nesting places and food resources or convey pathogens. Anthidium manicatum (Linnaeus) (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) is a non-native solitary bee occurring in Brazil. This study aimed to collect data about the occurrence sites of this species to investigate the historical sequence of its spread throughout the country. Based on this, we estimated population data such as the number of males and females, phenology and bioclimatic niche overlap with native species. The occurrence records were retrieved from speciesLink and Global Biodiversity Information Facility. All analyses were performed in R. The collected data demonstrate that, except for the 1960s, the records of the occurrence of A. manicatum in Brazil are few and constant, being notified since the mid-1930s in at least nine Brazilian states. In total, 778 individuals were sampled, with males being recorded about 1.7 times more than females. This species seems to be bivoltine, with generations in May and November. Anthidium manicatum showed a low and moderate bioclimatic niche overlap with two native species, Anthidium sertanicola Moure & Urban and Anthidium latum Schrottky, respectively. These data provide relevant information on the biology and status of A. manicatum in Brazil. However, since most Brazilian scientific collections have not digitalized their data in the platforms consulted here, some ecological features described here may be underestimated.
[C-fos expression in rat brain during seizure and electroacupuncture].

C-fos proteins were visualized immunohistochemically in the brain of rats after seizures induced by injecting penicillin into hippocampus and by penicillin+electroacupuncture treatment. Three hours following seizures there was an evident expression of c-fos proteins in the hippocampus (CA1 area), dentate gyrus, piriform cortex, dorsal part of entorhinal cortex, and amygdaloid nucleus, and there was a dramatic increase of c-fos proteins in CA3 area and the areas mentioned above except the CA1 area where c-fos proteins apparently decreased after electroacupuncture treatment. The results showed that seizures can induce c-fos proteins in some nuclei related with seizure and that electroacupuncture can also regulates the c-fos expression after seizure
Pathology of Laboratory Rodents and Rabbits

Mouse: Nomenclature Anatomic Features Genetically Engineered Laboratory Mice Viral Infections Bacterial Infections, Mycotic Infections Parasitic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders Behavioural Disorders Environment-Related Disease Aging, Degenerative and Miscellaneous Disorders Genitourinary Disorders Neoplasms. Rat: Anatomic Features Viral Infections Bacterial Infections Pulmonary Lesions of Unknown Etiology Mycotic Infections Parasitic Diseases Aging and Degenerative Disorders Neoplasms. Hamster: Anatomic Features Viral Infections Bacterial and Mycotic Infections Parasitic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Disorders Environmental, Genetic and Other Disorders Diseases Associated with Aging Neoplasms. Gerbil: Anatomic Features Viral Infections Bacterial Infections Parasitic Diseases Genetic Disorders Toxic and Metabolic Disorders Diseases Associated with Aging Neoplasms. Guinea Pig: Anatomic Features Viral Infections RNA Viral Infections Bacterial Infections Mycotic Infections Parasitic Diseases Nutritional, Metabolic and Other Disorders Diseases Associated with Aging Neoplasms. Rabbit: Anatomic Features Viral Infections Bacterial Infections Mycotic Infections Parasitic Diseases Miscellaneous Disorders Nutritional, Toxic and Metabolic Diseases Hereditary Disorders Neoplasms.
Comparison of mortality, morbidity, and severity of 59,713 head injured patients with 114,447 patients with extracranial injuries

An analysis of the completed Major Trauma Outcome Study (MTOS) data set was undertaken to compare the incidence, mortality, morbidity, and injury severity of patients with head injuries (HI) with those of patients with extracranial injuries (ECI). The MTOS was completed recently after data from 174,160 patients submitted from 165 trauma centers from 1982 through 1989 were collated and validated. Data were analyzed with regard to the effect of injury causation for vehicular-related, nonvehicular-related, and penetrating injuries for patients with HI, ECI, or both. Detailed analyses of relationships between AIS-85 and Glasgow Coma Scale score from the entire data base, and between discharge status, functional independence measures (FIM scores), and severity of HI and ECI in a subset of 70,000 surviving patients were performed. Vehicular-related injuries (49.7%) were divided into those to vehicle occupants (36.4%), pedestrians (7.2%), and motorcyclists (6.0%). Nonvehicular-related blunt injuries included falls (18.4%) and assaults (13.2%) and penetrating injuries consisted of gunshots (8.7%), stabbings (8.0%), and other penetrations (1.8%). There were 59,713 patients with HI (34%) and 114,447 with no head injuries (NHI) (66%). Vehicular causes produced more HI (66.6%) than all other causes, despite the preponderance of nonvehicular-related HI in the overall series (50.3%). The overall MTOS mortality rate was 8.3%, but was three times higher in the HI group (14.5%) than in the NHI patients (5.1%). Injury severity measured by AIS-85 had, as expected, a profound influence on mortality of both HI and NHI groups. A similar high correlation was found between Glasgow Coma Scale score and mortality for head injured patients.
A theory of delay-insensitive systems

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