Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
KONTRAS INTONASI KALIMAT DEKLARATIF DAN INTEROGATIF DALAM BAHASA BIMA

Makalah ini membahas kontras intonasi kalimat deklaratif dan interogatif dalam bahasa Bima. Tujuan penulisan makalah ini untuk mengetahui kontras intonasi dari kedua modus pada tataran kalimat yang sama. Makalah ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan fonetik eksperimental melalui Program Praat. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya perbedaan intonasi pada modus deklaratif dan interogatif dalam bahasa Bima. Kontur intonasi pada kalimat deklaratif menunjukkan alir nada datar-naik pada subjek, alir nada datar-turun pada predikat, dan alir nada turun pada keterangan. Adapun kontur intonasi pada kalimat interogatif menunjukkan alir nada datar-naik pada subjek dan alir nada naik-turun pada predikat. Puncak nada pada modus deklaratif berada di subjek, sedangkan puncak nada pada modus interogatif berada di predikat atau keterangan. Selain itu, ditemukan bahwa nada final modus interogatif lebih rendah 0,91 st daripada nada final modus deklaratif.
Loan Payment and Renegotiation: The Role of the Liquidation Value

This paper analyzes a model of bank loan repayment as a signalling game. The model has shown that under asymmetric information a borrower reaches for renegotiation and debt forgiveness to a greater extent than is required by the return of the project financed with loan. In the equilibrium the borrower pays the lesser of an amount equal to the liquidation value or the amount of payment specified in the credit agreement. To offset the impact of the renegotiation options, interest rate specified in the loan agreement should ex ante take into account the liquidation value of the borrower's assets. The paper also proposes an example of utilisation of our theoretical model and the Monte Carlo method to determine the loan interest rate for a commercial loan.
Claw statistics and conformation in relation to age, lactation, body weight, heart girth, rump width and lesions score in dairy cattle and buffaloes

Claw measurement is necessary to evaluate the effect of claw size on the lameness. A study was conducted on 54 crossbred cattle and 82 Murrah buffaloes maintained under similar feeding and management practices at university dairy farm. The animals were first evaluated for lameness on a five point scale. Each animal was then restrained in a lameness chute and claw measurements, viz. foot angle, claw length, length of the dorsal border, coronary band, abaxial groove and base were measured. Besides these, animal age, lactation number and body weight, heart girth and rump width were recorded. Claw volume (cm3) was calculated using Scott et al. (1999) formula. Multiple linear regression analysis of the data revealed that claw volume of the cattle increased with increasing age, lactation number, heart girth and rump width but not with the increasing body weight. In buffaloes, claw volume increased as the age, lactation number, rump width, heart girth and body weight of the animal increased. The cumulative effect of all the independent variables was more evident in cattle (R2 = 0.67) as compared to buffaloes (R2 = 0.42). Claw volume/body weight ratio was significantly more in buffaloes, whereas lameness score was more in cattle as compared to buffaloes. A significant positive correlation between lameness score and claw volume/body weight ratio was observed in cattle (r=0.36). Total lesion score showed a significant negative correlation with claw volume/ body weight ratio indicating buffaloes with more claw volume per unit body weight have less lesion score. Buffaloes were having smaller foot angles therefore having more claw lengths and lengths of the dorsal border as compared to cows.
Insect Chemoreception: Fundamental and Applied

Preface. 1. Introduction and Overview. Part I: Fundamental Aspects. 2. Plant Chemicals. 3. Pheromones. 4. The Chemoreceptive Organs: Structural Aspects. 4. Electrophysiology of Chemoreception. 6. Biochemistry of Chemoreception. Part II: Applied Aspects. 7. Plant Chemicals in Pest Control. 8. Host Plant Resistance. 9. Pheromones in Plant Protection. 10. Genetic Engineering. References. Species Index. Subject Index.
Assessment of Cardio-metabolic Risk Factors of Pre-diabetes/Diabetes among University Students: A Cross Sectional-study at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana

Introduction: Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases globally and its complications include retinopathy, nephropathy and neuropathy. Early detection of the risk factors and management of pre-diabetes can however reduce the risk of developing diabetes-related complications. Objective: This study was undertaken to assess cardio-metabolic risk factors for diabetes among undergraduate students at KNUST. Method: The study was carried out at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology at Kumasi, from January 2017 to March 2017. Questionnaires were administered to 500 participants (45% males and 55% females) to obtain demographic and anthropometric data, information on physical activity, and knowledge on diabetes. About 5 ml of venous blood was taken from participants after an overnight fast to determine fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and lipid profile. Results: The mean age of participants were 21±2.40 years and 19.24±2.42 years for male and female respectively. Prevalence rate of pre-diabetes was 5% in this study. Mean values of systolic pressure (p<0.001) and blood glucose level (p=0.042) were significantly higher in men than the females. There was a significant association between the total cholesterol and the fasting blood sugar levels among participants (p=0.045). LDL-cholesterols concentrations were also significantly associated with blood sugar levels among participants (p<0.001). Risk factors such physical exercise (p<0.001) and family history (p<0.001) if diabetes were significantly associated with fasting blood glucose levels of participants. Obesity was no associated with serum glucose levels among participants in this study (p=0.533). HDL-cholesterol was inversely correlated with Fasting blood sugar even though it was no significant (r=-0.240, p=0.430). Conclusion: The prevalence rate of pre-diabetes was 5% in this study. Education about the disease as well as appropriate modification of lifestyle can help reduce the incidence of diabetes and its associated risk factors.
Estimating forest above-ground carbon using object-based analysis of very high spatial resolution satellite images

The potentials and limitations of very high spatial resolution images for aboveground carbon (AGC) estimation are unknown and the methods are not developed. This research was designed to develop a method that predicts AGC at the individual tree level using object-based analysis of very high resolution QuickBird satellite images and in situ diameter at breast height (DBH) measurements. This study was based on the fact that, crown projected areas (CPA) are strongly correlated to DBH. Assuming that CPAs are delineated with higher accuracy, a spatial model that predicts AGC can be developed using in situ DBH measurements and allometric equations. The DBH (1.3 m) of sample coniferous and broadleaf trees was measured and converted to above ground biomass and then to carbon. The panchromatic and pan-sharpened QuickBird satellite images were processed through object-based analysis to derive the CPA of coniferous and broadleaf trees and then followed by an accuracy assessment. The developed model predicted AGC stock and linearly explained about 58 and 55% of the variances for coniferous and broadleaf trees, respectively. Errors of CPAs resulted from over- and under-segmentation, sampling errors, and allometric errors as well as uncertainties in the developed model caused by structural errors. Key words: Very high spatial resolution (VHSR), above-ground carbon (AGC), diameter at breast height (DBH), crown projected areas (CPA).
Prototype of sliding whiteboard as physics learning media based on thinking processed review

Whiteboard is one of the learning medias used by the teacher in classroom. It has a great role in physics teaching and learning process. As media of learning, a whiteboard also has an important role in students’ thinking process. This paper discussed about the design of sliding whiteboard based on students’ assimilation of thinking in information processing that written on the whiteboard. The result of sliding whiteboard designs served as a prototype. The prototype was made from 10 cm x 18 cm plywood and rope as a slider. This prototype is expected to became an alternative model in addition to fix stage or theater seat model. In addition, the whiteboard sliding model will be accompanied by a module and user manual. Impact of the prototype on student learning was discussed.
Corruption and Economic Growth in ASEAN Member Countries

This study examines the effect of corruption on economic growth and determines the corruption threshold in nine ASEAN member countries in 1999–2016. This study assesses whether the effect of corruption is growth-enhancing or growth-deteriorating in different corruption threhsolds using a sample-splitting and threshold model. In contrast to the existing literature, this study does not group countries based on income level and therefore can reveal the corruption level of a country relative to a corruption threshold. The estimation results show that the adverse effect of corruption on economic growth is stronger for countries with corruption levels above the second threshold of 80.
The Use Of Insoluble Matter Of Moroccan Oil Shale For Removal Of Dyes From Aqueous Solution

The study aims to use an adsorbent natural based of Moroccan oil shale of Timahdit area (Y layer) in a physical-chemical adsorption process for treating industrial discharges colorful. The used adsorbent is the insoluble party of the sub-critical extraction of decarbonized oil shale of Timahdit. The tests performed on the methylene blue (MB), showed a strong elimination in the first 10 minutes. The influences of various experimental parameters were studied: mass ratio of adsorbent, time and temperature of thermal treatment, contact time, pH of MB and heating temperature of solution on the parameters of material were studied. The experimental results have shown that the adsorption of methylene blue dye by the adsorbent is more than 90% at initial pH a range 6-7 at room temperature for 30 minutes. The process is simple and the adsorbent produced is a new material with interesting adsorption capacities of moderate cost which does not require an activating agent and can be used as industrial adsorbent for the decontamination of effluents containing organic pollutants.
The impact of high performance work practices on project performance. a case study of construction companies in South Africa

A vast amount of research advocates that a tight link exits between high performance work practices (HPWPs) and organisational performance. Nonetheless, a detailed study indicating which of these practices offers significant performance in relation to multi-project environments is still lacking. Importantly, project performance is a measure of success in multi-project environments evident in construction firms. The objective of this study is to determine the impact of HPWPs’ bundles namely: recruitment and selection (RS), training and development (TD), performance appraisal (PA) and compensation system (CS) on project performance in the construction multi-project companies in Cape Town, South Africa. In this study, perceptual data was obtained using a questionnaire survey of 63 participants working as project team members and administrative staff respectively in select construction companies in Cape Town, South Africa. Stratified and convenience sampling techniques were used to selected the participants. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of SPSS, version 24.The statistical results show that out of the four HPWPs, only CS has a significant association with project performance.
Effect of dietary sources of roasted oilseeds on blood parameters and milk fatty acid composition

The aim of this experiment was to investigate the effect of supplementing the basal diet with oilseeds on blood parameters and composition of milk fatty acids, especially conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Forty-eight lactating Holstein cows in early lactation were used in a randomized block design. The cows in each group were fed the control basal diet (the control diet) or diets containing roasted soybean (RSB), roasted linseed (RLS), roasted sunflower seed (RSS), hulled roasted peanut (HRP) and roasted cottonseed (RCS), respectively. Milk yield and dry matter intake (DMI) were not significantly different. Milk fat percentage and yield decreased (P < 0.05) in RLS, RSS and RCS diets compared with the control. Feeding various oilseeds had no effect on plasma parameters, but it tended to increase concentrations of trans C18:1 and C18:2 in plasma. In milk fat, the concentrations of short and medium fatty acids decreased while C18 unsaturated fatty acids increased when the cows were fed oilseed diets. Cis-9, trans-11 CLA content increased (P < 0.01) in the milk fat of cows fed oilseeds. RSB treatment produced the highest (P < 0.01) content of cis-9, trans-11 CLA, which was a 60% increase compared with the control. The results indicate that the diets supplemented with oilseeds improve the content of C18 unsaturated fatty acids and CLA in milk fat, and soybeans seem to be the optimal source to improve the nutritive value of milk compared with other oilseeds.
Field Efficacy of Beauveria bassiana (Bals.) Vuill. and Metarhizium anisopliae (Metsch.) Sorok. against White Grubs in Assam

In the present study, efforts were made to explore the possibility of using Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae aione or in combination with different insecticides for the management of white grubs in green gram. B. bassiana formulation applied @ 5×10 13 conidia ml −1 in combination with imidacloprid 200SL at 48g a.i. ha −1 was found to be effective exhibiting lowest plant mortality (1.66%) and lowest grub population (1.60/pit), which resulted in highest yield of 6,83q ha −1 . Likewise M. anisopliae when applied @ 5×10 13 conidia ml −1 in combination with imidacloprid 200SL at 48g a.i. ha -1 resulted in lowest plant mortality (2.28%) and grub population (1.12/pit) and highest yield of 6.79q ha -1 .
Influence of extrafloral nectary phenology on ant–plant mutualistic networks in a neotropical savanna

Temporal variation has been one remarkable feature of ecological interactions. In ant–plant mutualism, this variation is widely known, although little is understood about the mechanisms that shape these variations. This study tested whether or not the phenology of extrafloral nectaries (EFNs) influences the temporal variation of two properties of an ant–plant interaction network. The network under investigation exhibited a nested pattern and low specialisation over most months. Monthly nestedness and specialisation in the network were negatively correlated, both being influenced by temporal variations in extrafloral nectar production of the plant community. The months of highest activity in the nectaries (August–November) were those when the level of generalisation in the network was at its highest. Although there were temporal variations in the properties of the network, the generalist core of the species remained the same over time. The stable core enhances the coevolutionary importance of ant–plant interactions for the community. Thus, it can be concluded that the phenology of EFNs is one effective mechanism shaping the temporal variation in ant–plant interaction.
In vitro multiplication of Vriesea scalaris E. Morren (Bromeliaceae)

Vriesea scalaris is an ornamental bromeliad. The overall aim of this research was to establish conditions for in vitro multiplication and growth. Seeds were disinfected and in vitro germinated on MS medium containing 0, 0.5, 1, 2, or 4.5 iM BAP (6-benzylaminopurine) or KIN (6-furfurylaminopurine or kinetin). Rooting was achieved on half strength MS supplemented with 0, 2.5, 5, or 10 iM IBA (indole-3-butyric acid). Some seedlings (thirty-day-old) were kept on MS medium in the presence of 10 mL.L-1 B5 vitamins and others in the absence. Leaf explants were cultured on MSL medium (MS salts and vitamins, 30 g.L-1 sucrose, 0.15 g.L-1 ascorbic acid, 0.4 iM BAP, 0.5 iM NAA (alpha-naphthaleneacetic acid) and solidifi ed with 6 g.L-1 agar) and submitted o the treatments: MSL medium (control); MSL + 0.06g.L-1 NH4NO3; MSL + 0.25g.L-1 hydrolyzed casein or MSL + 2mL.L-1 Fuji vitamins. BAP was more suitable than KIN for shoot multiplication. IBA at the concentrations used induced low rooting, the absence of IBA promoted a better rooting rate. The B5 vitamins promoted an increase in multiplication rate. The results of these experiments demonstrated the viability of the in vitro multiplication for this species. Seedlings and leaf explants showed the same multiplication rate (ca. 8 shoots per explant). These protocols can be used for in vitro propagation and for in vitro germplasm conservation.
Eksplorasi Pemahaman Siswa pada Materi Perbandingan Senilai Menggunakan Konteks Cerita di SMP

Artikel ini berfokus pada eksplorasi pemahaman siswa dalam mengidentifikasi informasi atau hal-hal mengenai konsep perbandingan melalui cerita atau permasalahan serta untuk mengetahui sejauh mana siswa memaknai arti perbandingan senilai. Penelitian ini merupakan desain riset yang menggunakan pendekatan PMRI (Pendidikan Matematika Realistik Indonesia) dengan cerita sebagai konteks awal pembelajaran. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VII pada salah satu Sekolah Menengah Pertama di Palembang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan konteks cerita dapat membantu siswa mampu mengidentifikasi informasi atau hal-hal mengenai konsep perbandingan dan memahami arti perbandingan senilai. Penggunaaan cerita sebagai konteks awal pembelajaran dapat memberikan pengaruh yang positif pada pembelajaran matematika yang lebih menyenangkan, dan dapat meningkatkan pemahaman konsep matematika yang dipelajari.
Patient knowledge about dental implants and their expectations prior to implant installation

Objectives: The aim of the present study is to clarify the level and source of information, and the patient’s expectations about implant dentistry prior to treatment. Materials and methods: Questionnaires were used to collect data regarding implant dentistry from 155 dental patients before receiving their dental implants. Results: Out of the 155 dental patients, 83.7% need more information about dental implants. Friends and/ or family were the main source of information for 41% of the questioned patients, followed by the dentist for 31.5% of them. 54.2% of the participants were willing to undergo the treatment if needed, and 43.4% cited high cost as the main reason for refusal of the treatment. Conclusion: The results of this study indicated that public awareness and acceptance of implant treatment were moderate. This awareness was limited to general information, and there is a need for more awareness about dental implants. Friends and/ or family were the most common source for patients` information. Dentists should play a role in promoting community awareness about dental implants as they are becoming a more popular treatment modality.
Physical, kinetic, and immunological studies of monomeric (Periplaneta americana) and dimeric (Isostychopus badonotus) arginine kinases

Arginine kinase catalyzes the reversible phosphorylation of arginine using ATP. This phosphotransferase is found throughout invertebrate species; whereas a homologous enzyme, creatine kinase, is found in both vertebrate and invertebrate species. Arginine kinases are found as monomers of 40 kDa or 80 kDa and dimers of 80 kDa while creatine kinases are found as dimers of 80 kDa, monomers of 150 kDa, or octamers of 320 kDa. The significance or advantage of the dimeric state or various quaternary structures is still not understood for this family of enzymes. Here, arginine kinase from Isostychopus badonotus muscle was purified to homogeneity and analyzed for physical, kinetic, and immunological characteristics. The results indicate that arginine kinase from the sea cucumber, I. badonotus, is a dimer with a molecular weight of 87 kDa that displays physical and kinetic characteristics similar to other arginine kinases regardless of their weight or subunit composition. However, immunological cross-reactivity using I. badonotus polyclonal antibodies shows that dimeric arginine kinase from the sea cucumber can react with dimeric arginine and creatine kinases but not with monomeric arginine or creatine kinases. Comparable results are seen with polyclonal antibodies raised against purified monomeric arginine kinase from the American cockroach, Periplaneta americana. Monomeric arginine kinase from the cockroach reacted with monomeric arginine kinases but not with dimeric arginine or creatine kinases or monomeric creatine kinases. Arginine kinase from the sea cucumber and the cockroach is substantially inhibited by the anion nitrate which mimics the transferable phosphoryl group in the assumed rapid equilibrium, random addition reaction. Here, nitrate has been shown to inhibit both the initial velocity and percent of product formed from arginine kinase in I. badonotus and P. americana. Difference spectra for each enzyme in the presence of varying components of the transition state analog suggest that nitrate has an effect on the enzyme itself and inhibits through a mechanism beyond that of stabilization of the dead-end complex. Further characterization of the dimeric state in these enzymes on a structural level included the elucidation of the protein sequence from the American cockroach and a comparison with dimeric arginine and creatine kinases.
The Seaweeds of Florida

The product of nearly thirty years of research, "The Seaweeds of Florida" offers an invaluable, illustrated reference to all known seaweed taxa found in Florida coastal waters. This volume will provide a helpful aid for researchers in Florida as well as the Caribbean and the southeastern United States.The authors Clinton Dawes and Arthur Mathieson detail the taxonomy, morphology, and cytology, plus the ecology and distribution patterns, of 674 species. In addition, they provide keys to the genera and keys to species within the genera, a glossary of difficult terms, an explanation or derivations of the scientific names, an impressive literature compilation including sources for further information, and excellent line drawings for each species.