Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Sexual behaviours and sexual health among middle-aged and older adults in Britain

Objectives Population-representative studies of the sexual health of middle-aged and older adults are lacking in ageing societies. This study aimed to identify latent patterns of sexual behaviours and health of people aged 45–74 years. Methods We conducted a latent class analysis of the National Attitudes and Sexual Lifestyles Survey (Natsal-3), a nationally representative survey conducted in Britain in 2011. Results Of the 5260 respondents aged 45–74 years, 48.86% of men and 44.91% of women belonged to the Content Caseys class who reported good sexual health. The Infrequent Indigos (30.94% of men, 44.38% of women) were characterised by a lack of sexual activity, reported some dissatisfaction, and were more likely to have a disability. The Low-Functioning Lees (11.65% of men, 8.41% of women) reported some more disability and had issues with sexual functioning and higher levels of distress. The Multiple-Partnered Morgans (8.62% of men, 2.30% of women) were characterised by a greater number of sexual partners and several risk behaviours. Conclusions The use of these four classes can aid in improved targeting of tailored sexual health services to improve sexual function, sexual satisfaction, reduce distress and risky behaviours among middle-aged and older adults. These services should be inclusive of the disabled community.
The impact of ZA substitution with organic fertilizer through red ginger’s growth and yield in mixed cropping with maize and cassava

The study aimed to obtain partial or complete replacement of N in ZA fertilizers with organic fertilizers without reducing, and even increasing yields in the context of sustainable agriculture in mixed crops with maize and cassava. The research was held in Wonorejo Village, Karanganyar, Indonesia in March-August 2020. The research was using one factor RCBD, four treatments, six replications, namely Control, 100% ZA, 50% ZA + 50% organic fertilizer, and 100% organic fertilizer. Data analysis using ANOVA and DMRT 5%. The result showed that 100% organic fertilizer influenced significantly on plant height, number of leaves and tillers, fresh and dry straw weight, stored rhizomes weight, dry weight of maize kernels and cassava tubers. Mixed crops are more efficient in land use than monoculture crops (LER > 1), but not in time used from planting to harvest (ATER < 1). Subsistence farmers are suitable to apply mixed crops because it is more profitable in terms of food needs fulfillment.
Online game-based learning on climate change: innovation in the internationalization of higher education

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is essential for achieving SDG’s goals, including goal 13: take urgent action to combat climate change and its impact. Game-based learning is a promising cutting-edge innovation in learning methods. Nevertheless, the internationalization of higher education demanding more technology utilization to enable transnational classes. This study provides a SWOT analysis of the online game-based learning (OGBL) method on clime change issues. Based on the PRISMA guidelines, this study concludes that OGBL has more strengths and opportunities than weaknesses and threats. Strength factors namely flexible, engaging, and enhance the learning process. Opportunities such as emerging academic community and events, developing new professions, and abundance of the development areas. However, game development is complex as a weakness. The varieties of technology savviness levels among facilitators and users and the digital divide are threats to OGBL.
The quality of Etawah crossbreed sperm after sexing with different combination of Bovine Serum Albumin concentrations

This research aimed to determine the quality of Etawah crossbreed sperm after sexing with different combinantion of Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) concentrations. The parameter of this research were motility, viability, intact plasma membrane (IPM) and intact acrosome cap (IAC) (%). The Completely randomized design (CRD) was applied in this experiment involving 4 treatments of the combination of BSA concentrations (T1=3%:6%, T2 = 4%:8%, T3=5%:10%, T4=6%:12% at upper and lower fraction) and each treatments was repeated 5 times at post chilled and post sexing. Data were analyzed by using analysis of variance (ANOVA), followed by Duncan Multiple Range Test. The result showed that thecombination of BSA concentrations affected (P<0.05) motility, viability, IPM and IAC. The highest value of sperm quality in upper and lower fraction was obtained from the combination BSA of 5%:10% (motility 78.60 ± 2.61% and 73.80 ± 2.49%; viability 282 ± 14.30 and 252.8 ± 12.97 hours; IPM-value 79.60 ± 1.98% and 74.70 ± 1.82% and IAC 81.00 ± 1.46% and 76.90 ± 1.29%). Based on the results it can be concluded that the quality of Etawah crossbreed sperm after sexing is affected by the combination of BSA concentrations.
The effect of zinc supplementation in different types of feed on the performance and health status of IPB-D2 chickens

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of zinc supplementation in various diets on the performance and health status of IPB-D2 chickens. Subsequently, about 180 one-week-old IPB-D2 chickens were used in the study and were fed the treatment diets for 12 weeks. Also, this study employed a completely randomised factorial design with six treatments and three replications of ten birds each. These treatment diets included A1, which contained nutrients based on SNI (2013) without Zn supplementation, A2 which is a combination of A1 and 60 ppm of Zinc, B1 which contained nutrients 5% higher than SNI without Zn supplementation, B2 which is a combination of B1 and 60 ppm Zinc, C1 which contains nutrients 10% higher than SNI without Zn supplementation, and lastly, C2 which is a combination of C1 and 60 ppm of Zinc. Furthermore, the data were analysed using ANOVA, and the parameters observed were the body weight, body weight gain, feed consumption, feed conversion ratio, blood profile and the villi surface area of the jejunum. Consequently, the results showed that C2 significantly (P<0.05) increased the body weight and body weight gain when fed to the finisher and grower chickens, respectively. More so, when the finisher chickens were fed the 10% SNI diet, there was an increased body weight gain and also a significantly (P<0.05) decreased feed conversion ratio. Furthermore, the addition of 60 ppm zinc increased haemoglobin significantly (P<0.05), whereas C2 decreased leukocytes significantly (P<0.05) in chicken blood. However, the treatments had no effect on feed consumption in the villi surface area of the jejunum. Therefore, the study concluded that supplementing the IPB-D2 chickens with 60 ppm zinc in a 10% SNI diet resulted in the best performance and health status.
Skeletal muscle mass index by bioelectrical impedance analysis of self-supporting adults aged 60 years

Data on the prevalence of sarcopenia may differ in the same population depending on the reference values used. It is recommended to have reference values obtained from the same population. In Colombia, skeletal muscle mass (SMM) parameters are scarce. The objective was to establish normal values for the skeletal muscle mass index (SMMI) and reference values for loss of muscle mass through bioelectric impedance analysis to improve the diagnosis of sarcopenia in the region. This study involved 237 healthy community-dwelling adults over 60 years old. The cut-off values for diagnosis of loss of muscle mass were stablished as the mean -2SD of the population evaluated. The group included 141 females and 96 males. The mean of SMMI were 7.5 ± 0.7 and 9.6 ± 0.8 kg/m2 for women and men, respectively. The cut-off thresholds for low SMMI were 6.1 kg/m2 and 8.0 kg/m2 in females and males. The SMMI values of the self-support elderly found in this study are useful to determine when people have a muscle mass within normal limits and when they could be at risk of or have sarcopenia. Further studies from different regions of this high-rate biodiversity country are recommended to obtain national reference values.
HEAVY METAL RESIDUES IN COCONUT AND SOIL FROM COCONUT ORCHARDIN RATCHABURI, THAILAND

This research aimed to investigate heavy metal residues in coconut and soil from coconut orchard. Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Pb and Zn were determined in coconut and soil from coconut orchard. The result showed that Cd, Cr, Fe, Pb and Zn were found in coconut meat and coconut juice. Cu was also found in coconut meat but was not found in coconut juice. For soil, Cu, Fe, Pb and Zn were detected. Interestingly, 29.03%, of coconut meat samples were found to have higher metal concentration than the allowable limit set by WHOfor Fe in food. Moreover, in coconut juice samples, the concentration of Cr, Pb and Cd found 25.80%, 96.77% and 100% of coconut juice samples, respectively which were higher than the permissible limit recommended by WHO and Thailand. The heavy metal residues in coconut and soil might derive from pesticides and chemical fertilizer. Therefore, organic farming can be the best alternative agriculture system for agriculturist to reduce harmful contaminant in agricultural product and environment which safe for consumer. Index Terms Heavy metal residues, Coconut meat, Coconut juice, Coconut Orchard
Intake of local vegetables and decreased risk of mortality and cancer incidence in Amami island regions, Japan.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES There is emerging scientific evidence of the health benefits of traditional food plants at both molecular and folk remedy levels; however, epidemiological observations are limited. The Amami island region of Japan has a variety of unique traditions conserved till today, where a cohort study was conducted in 2005. The objective of this study was to investigate the associations between the intake of common and local vegetables and the risk of mortality and cancer incidence in Amami. METHODS AND STUDY DESIGN Participants were enrolled from the general population of Amami as part of the Japan Multi-institutional Collaborative Cohort (J-MICC) Study. In total, 5,015 participants (2,053 men and 2,962 women) aged 35-69 years were enrolled in this study. They were followed up to obtain information on movement, death, and cancer incidence. The hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% CIs were estimated using the Cox proportional hazard model after adjusting for potential confounding factors. RESULTS A significant inverse association was observed between cabbage intake and the HRs for overall mortality (p for trend=0.046) and lung cancer incidence (p=0.016). Intake of handama and togan as local vegetables was associated with decreased HRs for overall mortality (p=0.019 and 0.036, respectively). CONCLUSIONS While the molecular and biochemical reasoning and residual confounding factors behind this association remain unclear, the findings of this study suggest that the dietary lifestyle in Amami has a positive impact on the residents, which can significantly decrease mortality risk.
Seed priming with Osmoprotectants to enhance drought tolerance capacity in green gram (Vigna radiata L.)

Green gram (Vigna radiata L.) grows mainly in rain-fed conditions with moderate rainfall. Drought during different growth stages results in lower productivity of the crop. In the present study seed priming of green gram with osmoprotectants was carried out to perceive the drought tolerance capacity of osmoprotectants on the growth of the crop. The seeds were primed with water and priming agents viz., glycine betaine and proline at concentrations of 100, 200 and 300 ppm with unprimed seeds served as control. Drought stress was imposed using polyethylene glycol (PEG) 6000 at -0.5 bar. The results revealed that glycine betaine @ 200 ppm recorded the highest speed of germination (25.00) with 94% germination and higher vigour index value (18.61) with the stress tolerance index of 94.28%. The performance of proline was also better at 300ppm concentration which was the next best treatment. Primed seeds performed better than unprimed seeds with enhanced germination and vigour of the seedlings under water stress condition.
Demonstrating the potential of 6h-silicon carbide for power devices

Summary form only given. Discusses the first vertical UMOS power MOSFETs ever reported in SiC, shows the highest gain 6H-SiC BJTs (bipolar junction transistors) and thyristors ever reported, and demonstrate the high-temperature operation of these devices. Vertical power MOSFETs fabricated in 6H-SiC with a UMOS design have specific on-resistances as low as 38 m Omega -cm/sup 2/ at a gate bias of +12 V. These devices can have current densities as high as 190 A/cm/sup 2/ (0.32 A/cm of gate periphery) and can dissipate a maximum power density of 5.4 kW/cm/sup 2/. SiC BJTs have been demonstrated up to 400 degrees C. The device structure used a reactive ion etched emitter with sintered Ni contacts to both the emitter and collector, and Al/Ti alloy contacts to the base. Four-layer structures have also been demonstrated in 6H-SiC, with p-n-p-n thyristors showing 100 V operation. >
Spatio-Temporal Evaluation of Urban Growth of Zuru Metropolis, Nigeria

The pattern of development in a city is mostly governed by urban dynamics, with population increase being the primary driving force. Built-up cover is the most important predictor of urban expansion. Zuru metropolis in Kebbi State has witnessed remarkable developmental activities caused by human influences such as buildings, road constructions, and population growth for over decades. Urban growth was ascertained for a period of 30 years through the analysis of Landsat imagery of 1988, 1998, 2008 and 2018. The datasets were classified into five (5) land covers, namely, built-up, water body, rocky surface, vegetation, and others. Quantitative assessment of the urban growth was ascertained by computing post-classification LC dynamics and Land Consumption Rate/Land Absorption Coefficient (LCR/LAC). The results showed that the built-up cover (urban area) conspicuously increased with area of 693.35 ha, 728.74 ha, 5210.5 ha and 6845.75 ha respectively for the period of study (1988 2018). The increment in built-up area was indicative of population growth from 1988 to 2018. The study revealed that between 1988 to 2018 showed that built-up increased by 11.78%, while rocky surface and water body have shrunk by 16.44% and 0.02% respectively, which can be attributed to anthropogenic activities in which rocky surface and waterbody have been transformed into built-up cover. It further revealed that the urban area experienced crowdedness in the years 2008 and 2018 respectively due to high LCR values of 2.71% compared to LCR values of 0.0714% and 0.0558% in 1988 and 1998. Land transformation into urban area and spread of the population to the outskirts of the study area was prominent between 1998 and 2008 due to high LAC value of 0.0998. The study concluded that there was transformation of rocky surface and waterbody into urban area, which was caused by population growth, human and agricultural activities in Zuru metropolis.
Impact of Dividend Policy on Share Price A Case of Listed Firms on the Ghana Stock Exchange

This article dissects the consequence of dividend policy (guideline) on prices of shares indexed on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE). The study considered fourteen (14) quoted firms which have made not less than one dividend payment in five (5) years, Dividend-price-ratio, dividend-payout-ratio, retention-ratio and earnings per share, Net Profit after tax, firm size, and growth of total assets being our explanatory variables. The purposively sampled data ranges from 2009 to 2018. Pooled regression, fixed-effect and random-effect tests were run since the data is panelled. Hausman's test was applied to select the most appropriate model. Therefore, fixed-effect results were selected. The empirical results obtained from the fixed-effect regression propounds a positive magnetism amidst market price per unit share and dividend-payout-ratio substantiating that an upswing in dividend for each share stimulates an upsurge in the market price for each share of a quoted firm. However, it was not noteworthy; that Dividend-price-ratio was negatively substantial at a 10% margin of error. Also, retention-ratio was negatively insignificant to determine the market price per unit share.Earnings per unit share remain the principal major determinant of share price; consequently, it has significant ascendancy on the market value of public listed firms on GSE. Besides, Net Profit after tax and firm size had a weighty influence in determining the price of a share.
Different Methods of Beneficiation of Feldspar, Mini Review

Feldspar is a valuable raw material in the manufacture of glass, ceramic, fillers, enamel Frits, and welding electrodes. Feldspar is the single most abundant mineral in the earth's crust and is generally associated with other silicate, titanium, and iron minerals. As a result, beneficiation of feldspar is necessary to obtain highgrade materials for industrial uses. However, the beneficiation of feldspar ores from other silicate gangues is very difficult owing to their similarities in physical–chemical properties. Hydrofluoric acid (HF), which is the main regulator used in the flotation of feldspar, may cause serious environmental and health-related problems. Therefore, to satisfy the quality of advanced materials, the concentration of feldspar using clean and efficient methods remains a formidable challenge. This paper reviews importance of feldspar all over the world, the beneficiation technology and mechanism of feldspar proposed in the literature to identify the important parametersand best methods to upgrade feldspar.
The Effect of Compensation, Work Environment and Training on Employees’ Performance of Politeknik LP3I Jakarta

Performance is the result obtained by an organization from both profit oriented and non profit oriented that is produced over a period of time. This research was conducted at Politeknik LP3I Jakarta involving the employees, researchers wanted to know the factors that affect employee performance and limit the compensation, work environment and training. The sample collection method used the proportional stratified random sampling technique involving 81 respondents. This research was conducted quantitatively with multiple linear regression analysis method. The results showed that 81.7% of employee performance was influenced by compensation variables, work environment and training. The remaining 18.3% is influenced by other factors which were not included in this study such as work motivation, discipline and employee engagement. Compensation, work environment and training have a significant effect on the performance of Politeknik lP3I Jakarta employees. This means that the greater the influence of compensation, work environment and training, the higher the employee's performance. Keyword:Compensation, Work Environment, Training and Employee Performance.
Women’s employment in rural Senegal: what can we learn from non-farm diversification strategies?

PurposeAs rural nonfarm activities grow in developing countries, less attention is being paid to the opportunities they may provide for women. The purpose of this study is to examine the gender-differentiated impact of nonfarm diversification strategies in rural Senegal.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses data collected from the Senegalese poverty monitoring survey and employs an instrumental variable (IV) approach and a multinomial endogenous treatment model to investigate the extent to which diversification strategies lead to improved outcomes for rural women and their households.FindingsWhile nonfarm diversification is a male-dominated livelihood strategy, rural women make the most of it, regardless of whether they diversify into low- or high-return nonfarm activities. At the individual level, diversification improves rural women’s well-being through large income-increasing effects and higher empowerment but has no effect on rural men’s well-being. At the household level, the authors find that, when only women diversify, households have lower per capita income but are less likely to be food insecure than when only men or both genders diversify.Research limitations/implicationsThis study is based on cross-sectional data, making it impossible to examine the dynamic effects of nonfarm diversification strategies on well-being outcomes.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the current literature on rural livelihood diversification. While much attention has been paid to the feminization of agriculture, remarkably little is known about the expanding role of rural women in the nonfarm sector.
Management for Industrial Development in South Africa: Implications for The Fourth Industrial Revolution

Despite South Africa's strong interest in making sure it takes a global position as a contributor to the implementation of the fourth industrial revolution, literature shows that very little has been done to examine South Africa's readiness. The present study critically explores the opportunities for South Africa to promote technology and economic activities in the context of the fourth industrial revolution. It weighs South Africa's readiness by examining the quality and quantity of the knowledge from both the demand and supply sides. Hence, science, technology & innovation (STI) as the main driver of the fourth industrial revolution was explored by analyzing South Africa’s S&T Policy, Innovation System, Knowledge Systems, and Industrial Policy. The study concludes that despite South Africa's numerous challenges, it can significantly contribute to the fourth industrial revolution. However, this will require strong synergy/coordination among its financial, human, natural, and physical resources. Proven strategies that South Africa may adopt for the buildup of capabilities for the fourth industrial revolution include foreign direct investment inflows, trade of technology-intensive products, acquisition of external technologies, reserve engineering, and R&D consortia.
Karttunen logic for presupposition projection 1

Presuppositions of complex sentences are empirically distinguished from the propositional contexts that render a sentence coherent. This distinction is at the heart of the proviso problem for presupposition projection. Here we show that Karttunen’s inference-based approach in his proposals from the early 1970s can be used to directly avoid the proviso problem. Inference-based projection is different from trivalent accounts or satisfaction-based methods in distinguishing presuppositions from admittance conditions on contexts. This distinction is used within a new propositional fragment, whose rules for updating local contexts and satisfying presuppositions are explained using the same Incrementality principle of previous accounts, but without any of the additional assumptions that have been used to tackle the proviso problem.