Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Growth Performance, Diarrhoea Incidence, and Nutrient Digestibility in Weaned Piglets Fed an Antibiotic-Free Diet with Dehydrated Porcine Plasma or Potato Protein Concentrate

Abstract Two experiments were conducted to test if dehydrated porcine plasma (DPP) and potato protein concentrate (PPC) could be used as an alternative to antibiotics in starter diets for piglets. Experiment one was conducted to test if DPP and PPC in an antibiotic-free diet affected pig performance, and faecal consistency. Eighty-four piglets weaned at 22 days and weighing 6.9 kg were used. Piglets were fed for two weeks with one of four diets: a positive control diet with antibiotics (C+); and three other diets without antibiotics added with DPP, PPC, or DPP and PPC (DPP+PPC) to measure the average daily feed intake (ADFI), average daily gain (ADG), feed efficiency (FE), and incidence and severity of diarrhoea (ID and ISD respectively). In experiment two, twenty-four piglets weaned at 17 days and weighing 5.7 kg, were implanted at 21 days of age with a T-cannula at the terminal ileum to measure the apparent ileal digestibility (AID) and the apparent total tract digestibility (ATTD) of nutrients. Piglets were fed one of four diets: a positive control diet with antibiotics (C+); a negative control diet without antibiotics (C–), and two diets without antibiotics added with DPP, or PPC. The results of experiment one showed that the DPP diet was the most consumed diet during the first week, and the ADG and FE were similar among treatments. During the second week and the total experimental period the ADFI, ADG, and FE were similar among diets. The ID was lower in the C+ diet than other diets. The ISD was lower in the C+ diet than DPP and DPP+PPC diets; piglets fed PPC diet were similar to piglets fed C+ and DPP and DPP+PPC diets. The results of digestibility showed that crude protein AID was higher in piglets fed C+ and PPC diets than C– and DPP diets. Dry matter ATTD and energy ATTD were higher for piglets fed PPC than other diets. Further, crude protein ATTD of DPP and PPC diets tended to have a similar digestibility to that of C+ diet. The results suggest that PPC is a potential controller of post-weaning diarrhoea.
Combining Ability and Heterosis in Snake Gourd (Trichosanthes cucumerina L.)

The present investigation was carried out with 36 hybrids and they were evaluated for growth, quality, mosaic disease incidence and yield through line x tester method to identify combinations expressing high hybrid vigour in snake gourd. The significant variation in gca, sca and heterosis over the standard variety were noticed for all the traits. The line IC 308557 (L4), IC 284753 (L5), IC 546083 (L6) and the testers Jeyamkondam Local (T2) and Kulithalai Local (T1) were found to be best general combiners for growth, quality, mosaic disease incidence and yield characters. Among the hybrids L2xT3, L7xT2, L2xT4, L5xT1 and L8xT4 were found to be the good specific combiners (gca) for most of the characters viz., growth, ascorbic acid, mosaic disease incidence and yield per vine. Among the 36 hybrids, seven viz., IC333314 x Kumbakonam Local (L2xT3), IC433526 x Kulithalai Local (L3xT1), IC546083 x Kulithalai Local (L6xT1), IC546083 x Kumbakonam Local (L6xT3), IC433526 x Kumbakonam Local (L3xT3), IC284753 x Kulithalai Local (L5xT1) and IC410160 x Jeyamkondam Local (L7xT2) exhibited highly significant positive standard heterosis for growth, quality, mosaic disease incidence and yield. These seven hybrids were found to be suitable for exploiting heterosis.
The influence of profitability and liquidity to bond rating and the impact on the bond yield

The capital market has an important role in the economy of a country, as it serves as a source of funds for the company as well as a source of investment for the community. Bonds are financial instruments or securities that show that bond issuers have the obligation to pay the coupons and pay off the underlying debt at the appointed time. This research focuses on financial risk that is a financial ratio consisting of profitability and liquidity. This research aims to determine the impact of profitability and liquidity on bond rating and the impact on the bond yield on non-financial companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) period 2014-2018. The methods used are descriptive and verificative. The sampling technique used in this study was Purposive Sampling. The number of companies being sampled in this study was 33 companies. This study uses the path analysis method to determine which variables have an influence on bond ratings and their impact on bond yield. The results showed that the variable profitability had a significant effect on bond ratings, liquidity had no significant effect on bond ratings, and bond ratings were significantly influential on bond yield
Memulihkan Penerimaan Pajak Pasca Pandemi Covid-19

This research aims to offer some solutions to recover tax revenue pasca Covid-19 pandemy. This research is an explorative research with a quantitative approach. The data used was the annual reports of companies listed in BEI. This research used purposive sampling method to select samples and got 219 samples for 2017 and 217 samples for 2018. The proposed suggestions in recovering tax revenue are: (1) optimalization of withholding tax mechanism, (2) final tax imposition for non SMEs, and (3) reduction of tax audit and tax dispute. These suggestions need further dan depth review before implemented.
Use of suburban landscapes by the Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus)

ABSTRACT Urban areas continue to expand, with cities now containing more than half of the world's population. As cities grow, natural habitat is transformed, changing the face of the local biota and the resources available for it. Wherever woodpeckers are present, the cavities that they excavate provide an important ecological service that facilitates many other species. We studied how the Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) uses suburban areas. From 2009 to 2013, we used radio-telemetry to determine the annual home range size and habitat use of 13 individuals in 9 suburbs that varied in their level of urbanization (ranging from 5% to 90% forest remaining). We used concentration of use and resource utilization functions to examine vegetative characteristics used by woodpeckers at relatively large (i.e. 1 km2) and more local (i.e. ⅓ ha) scales. The average home range of suburban Pileated Woodpeckers was significantly smaller than expected based on previous studies. Pileated Woodpeckers concentrated their use of the landscape in native coniferous and deciduous forest, as well as in lightly and moderately urbanized areas. Highly urbanized areas were seldom used. For males, resource use increased with increasing mean diameter of dominant hardwood species. Our results suggest that maintaining forest cover above 20% and retaining large deciduous trees and snags in public green spaces and yards may improve the suitability of suburban areas for woodpeckers and the biodiversity that they facilitate.
Mechanical Stretch Activates the JAK/STAT Pathway in Rat Cardiomyocytes

Abstract—This study was designed to determine whether mechanical stretch activates the Janus kinase (JAK)/signal transducers and activators of transcription (STAT) pathway in cardiomyocytes and, if so, by what mechanism. Neonatal rat/murine cardiomyocytes were cultured on malleable silicone dishes and were stretched by 20%. Mechanical stretch induced rapid phosphorylation of JAK1, JAK2, Tyk2, STAT1, STAT3, and glycoprotein 130 as early as 2 minutes and peaked at 5 to 15 minutes. It also caused gel mobility shift of sis-inducing element, which was supershifted by preincubation with anti-STAT3 antibody. Preincubation with CV11974 (AT1 blocker) partially inhibited the phosphorylation of STAT1, but not that of STAT3. Preincubation with TAK044 (endothelin-1-type A/B-receptor blocker) did not attenuate this pathway. RX435 (anti–glycoprotein 130 blocking antibody) inhibited the phosphorylation of STAT3 and partially inhibited that of STAT1. Phosphorylation of STAT1 and STAT3 was strongly inhibited by HOE642 (Na+.
Protein Interactions Regulate KCC2-mediated Chloride Homeostasis

KCC2 is the primary Cl cotransporter which maintains a low [Cl]i required for inhibitory neurotransmission. Despite intense investigation into the mechanisms governing KCC2 regulation, the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. In this thesis I have presented three novel pieces of evidence providing further insight into KCC2 regulation. First, KCC2 membrane expression, and therefore function, require the expression of the KAR-type subunit GluK2. Second, KCC2 membrane recycling can be increased in the presence of GluK2 or by PKCmediated phosphorylation. Protein interaction with GluK2 and PKC-mediated phosphorylation synergistically increase KCC2 expression and function, demonstrating how this protein can be regulated by functional cross-talk of multiple protein modifications. Finally, KCC2 is dephosphorylated by a calcineurin-dependent mechanism in response to ionic shift plasticity induction. Elucidating the mechanisms which regulate KCC2 function are highly coveted as KCC2 down-regulation is commonly observed in neuropathophysiological conditions such as epilepsy
A mixed-integer programming model for cycle time minimization in assembly line balancing: Using rework stations for performing parallel tasks

In assembly lines, rework stations are generally used for reprocessing defective items. On the other hand, using rework stations for this purpose only might cause inefficient usage of the resources in this station especially in an assembly line with a low defective rate. In this study, a mixed-integer programming model for cycle time minimization is proposed by considering the use of rework stations for performing parallel tasks. By linearizing the non-linear constraint about parallel tasks using a variate transformation, the model is transformed to a linear-mixed-integer form. In addition to different defective rates, different rework station positions are also considered using the proposed model. The performance of the model is analyzed on several test problems from the related literature .
GENETIC VARIABILITY AND DIVERGENCE STUDIES IN TAMARIND (Tamarindus indica L.).

Tamarind has long juvenile phase and highly cross pollinated crop, conventional breeding approaches would require considerable investment in time and money. Genetic improvement through selection of superior trees and their clonal development is better than the conventional breeding. Hence, it is necessary to understand the extent of variation and diversity to identify superior genotypes and to incorporate them in tamarind improvement programme.
Attenuation of lead toxicity by promotion of tolerance mechanism in wheat roots by lipoic acid

This study was performed to determine the possible ameliorative effect of alpha-lipoic acid (LA) against oxidative stress evoked by lead (Pb) toxicity on 5-d wheat seedlings and elucidate how this ameliorative process was mediated. Pb toxicity caused a significant reduction in early seedling growth as evidenced by stunted root and coleoptile growth. To cope with the Pb toxicity, the activities of antioxidant enzymes were significantly stimulated compared to the control. However, in spite of high activities of these enzymes, contents of reactive oxygen species (ROS), superoxide anion and hydrogen peroxide and lipid peroxidation level were significantly high compared with the control. Similarly, Pb toxicity caused a marked decrease in the level of reduced forms of ascorbate and glutathione and thus it changed their reduced/oxidized ratio in favor of oxidized forms. On the other hand, LA supplementation further promoted uptake, accumulation, and transportation of Pb by stimulating tolerance mechanism involving ion uptake/accumulation at a high level. Moreover, ROS content and lipid peroxidation level were recorded as lower than that of the stressed-ones alone. In addition, while Pb toxicity markedly reduced amylase activity by decreasing Ca2+ content in endosperms, LA supplementation mitigated the reduction in amylase activity by increasing Ca2+ content. The changes in amylase activity were supported by isozymes patterns. Taken together, LA carried out its ameliorative effect against Pb toxicity via stimulation of tolerance mechanism, and this mechanism was linked to regeneration of the other main antioxidant compounds due to its own antioxidant property instead of activation of antioxidant enzymes.
The prevalence of intestinal parasites of domestic cats and dogs in Vladivostok, Russia during 2014–2017

ABSTRACTThe prevalence of intestinal parasites was determined in 144 dogs and 135 cats in Vladivostok, Russia during four years of study. Association between general animal characteristics, such as age and sex, and infections was investigated. The parasitological examination of faecal samples from the dogs and cats was performed by means of the flotation technique using saturated zinc sulfate solution and sedimentation technique. Intestinal parasites were found in 32 (22.1%) of the 144 dogs studied. In total, six different intestinal parasites were identified: Ancylostoma caninum in ten dogs (6.9%), Cystoisospora sp. in seven dogs (4.9%), Uncinaria stenocephala in four dogs (2.8%), Taenia sp. in two dogs (1.3%), Toxocara canis in three dogs (2.1%) and Dipylidium caninum in six dogs (4.2%). Intestinal parasites were found in 25 (18.5%) of the 135 cats studied. In total, six different intestinal parasites were identified: Cystoisospora sp. in eight cats (13.5%), D. caninum in three cats (2.2%), Opisthorchii.
Biofertilizer effect of yeast fermented broth on organic tomato seedlings

Looking for the development of products based on natural sources capable of promoting plant growth according to organic production assumptions, the aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermented broth (SFB) as a biofertilizer on organic tomato seedlings growth and chlorophyll content of leaves, taking into account the content of levorotatory configuration amino acids in SFB. For that reason, were performed foliar applications of aqueous solutions with five concentrations (0,25; 0,50; 0,75; 1,0 and 1,25 mL.L-1) of SFB (complex-aid® – Alltech®) and a control with application of distilled water. The SFB showed remarkable efficiency in promoting tomato seedlings growth, increasing leaves chlorophyll content, increasing leaves and stems growth, roots volume and altering its diameter partitioning, improving the rate of thinner roots at 0,75 mL L-1 concentration. These are initial results for further investigations about how SFB acts on plant metabolism, related to L-amino acids or other possible bioactive compounds released by Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Top-down and bottom-up control of epilithic periphyton in a tropical stream

Tropical forests are characterized by high tree biomass that forms a dense canopy, thereby reducing the amount of light that reaches forest streams. Forest streams are likely to receive large amounts of organic matter in the form of leaf litter and also have low primary production relative to more open forested systems. Forest clearing can, therefore, affect the in-stream carbon cycle by increasing carbon immobilization and decreasing mineralization. We addressed the question of whether heavily shaded streams are bottom-up limited by light and nutrients or top-down limited by grazers. To answer these questions, we experimentally manipulated nutrients and grazers in enclosures established in either a shaded or a partially open stretch of an Atlantic Forest stream in Brazil. Algal biomass in this stream was low (51.5 to 367.2 mg Chl a /m2). Prior tree removal resulted in a 58% increase in light in the semi-open stream area, and enclosures in this area had a 2.7× increase in algal biomass and a 4× increase in primary production (from 10–40 mg C m−2 d−1) relative to enclosures in shaded areas. Nutrient (P) addition had no effect on algal standing crop. Grazing by the caddisfly Helicopsyche caused a ∼50% reduction in algal biomass. The addition of the most abundant predator, the stonefly Anacroneuria, to the enclosures did not reduce feeding by Helicopsyche. Substrates in the shaded and semi-open stretches differed in the dominance of some algal taxa, and grazing appeared to favor the cyanobacteria Dolichospermum sp. over diatoms. We conclude that algae in forested, low-order streams in the Atlantic Forest are limited by both top-down (herbivory) and bottom-up (light) factors. These findings suggest that tree removal in riparian areas can cause small changes to light availability in streams, but that even small changes can have profound effects on primary producers and, therefore, energy supply for stream consumers.
Online Reviews: What Drives Consumers to Use Them

ABSTRACT With the rapid E-commerce growth and changes in consumers’ behaviors, many businesses are forced to adapt their business model to match their target customers’ needs. To provide consumers with more product details and increase their confidence in making online purchases, online businesses offer online reviews as an alternative to customers physically interacting with a product. Although consumers have become familiar with the use of online product reviews, many aspects of users’ perceptions of online reviews are still not well understood. This study explores the factors underlying the intention of Thai consumers to use online reviews when considering purchasing an item. The study results provide insight into the factors that affect consumers’ use of online reviews prior to a purchase. This study furthers the body of knowledge that deals with online reviews and system use, providing results that allow E-businesses to adapt their business model to better fit consumers’ expectations.
The effects of Theileria orientalis Ikeda on bull fertility and libido : a dissertation presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

i Acknowledgments. ii Table of contents . iii List of tables . vi List of Figures . vii List of abbreviations . ix 1.0 Introduction . 1 2.0 Literature Review . 2 2.1 Theileria . 2 2.1. 1 History . 2 2.1. 2 Mechanism of infection . 4 2.1. 3 Distribution . 8 2.1. 4 Pathophysiology and Immunological effects leading to anaemia . 11 2.1. 5 Clinical signs . 12 2.1. 6 Diagnosis of infection . 12 2.1. 7 Effects on production . 13 2.1. 8 Treatment . 14 2.1. 9 Prevention . 15 2.2 Libido . 17 2.2.1 Importance . 17 2.2.2 Social hierarchy . 17 2.2.3 Soundness . 19 2.2. 4 Physiology . 19 2.2. 5 Measuring libido . 21 2.3 Fertility . 23 2.3.
Influences of variety and flowering time on some physio-morphological and chemical traits of dragon fruit (Hylocereus spp.)

Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the influences of variety and flowering time on physio-morphological and chemical characters of Dragon fruit. Research Method: Two varieties (BAU Dragon fruit 1 and BAU Dragon fruit 2) and four flowering times (May, June, July, and August) were selected for this investigation. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with five replications. Findings: Significant variations were observed between two varieties of Dragon fruit. It was found that BAU Dragon fruit 2 exhibited better performances on studied parameters as compared to BAU Dragon fruit 1. It was observed that at 38 days after fruit setting (DAFS), BAU Dragon fruit 2 produced highest fruit length (10.01cm), fresh weight (307.94 g/fruit), dry weight (24.85 g/fruit), pulp weight (168.98 g/fruit), peel weight (91.32 g/fruit) and total soluble solids (TSS) (25.16% Brix) as compared to another variety. The combine effects of variety and flowering time showed that August flowering of BAU Dragon fruit 2 produced maximum fruit length (10.74 cm) and peel weight (115.65 g/fruit) while May flowering of BAU Dragon fruit 2 produced maximum fresh weight (456.50 g/fruit), pulp weight (302.12 g/fruit), moisture content (94.63%) and TSS (27.17 %Brix) as compared to other flowering time. In terms of time required to fruit maturity, August flowering BAU dragon fruit 2 matured earlier (30.6 days) than June flowering (35.04 days). Research limitations: Evaluation of more varieties of dragon fruit was a research limitation. Originality/value: These findings reveal that flowering time irrespective of variety has direct effects on fruit growth and development of Dragon fruit.
Use of Complaint Records of Maintenance Departments for Continuous Improvement

Housebuilding companies are required to deal with customer complaints in the warranty period. Some of them have maintenance departments that make necessary repairs in existing buildings. Due to this service, companies accumulate records on the quality of projects, which can contribute to the understanding of occurrence defects and their causes, supporting continuous improvement. However, deficiencies in information management can make it difficult to use complaints records as a feedback source. The literature does not discuss solutions for managing information related to customer complaints, nor the use of performance metrics that can effectively provide feedback from quality problems identified. This study has two contributions: a classification structure for the types of defects identified from complaints, and indicators generated by fault tree analysis. The study was carried out in the maintenance department of a Brazilian housebuilding company. The evidence sources used were: complaint database analysis, discussion seminars, and interviews with the company representatives. The proposed solutions resulted in improvements regarding the structure and level of detail of the records. Also, the fault tree analysis made it possible to identify the most critical quality problems as well as to evaluate the level of impact of each one in project quality.
How Do Organizational Capabilities Sustain Continuous Innovation in a Public Setting?

Just as private organizations rely on dynamic capabilities to sustain their innovative capacity and competitive advantage, the public sector may resort to them to improve its ability to address citizens’ needs. But how do innovation and organizational capabilities interact in a public setting? This analysis of the Congestion Charge Zone implemented by the Municipality of Milan in Italy explores this issue, and highlights the role played by interorganizational and cross-sector collaborative innovation. Results show that multi-actor engagement within a multilevel collaborative environment enhances the system’s ability to understand the problems to be addressed, to create and implement appropriate solutions, and to foster ownership of the innovation. They confirm that sharing knowledge and engaging in interorganizational learning are central to the development of innovation; however, they also highlight that these dynamics strengthen collective capabilities at the organizational and system’s level, thereby producing a reinforcing effect on innovative capacities at both levels. Based on these findings, a framework for continuous public innovation through collaboration is proposed which, first, provides a tool for mapping the factors and dynamics that shape collaborative innovation in a public setting and, second, explains how the process of collaborative innovation fosters organizational dynamic capabilities that, in turn, sustain the organizations’ capacity to innovate in the longer run.