Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Provenance signatures from whole rock Geochemistry of Archaean Metapelites from Eastern Dharwar Craton, Southern India

In this paper an attempt has been made to present the major, trace and REE geochemistry, whole rock Sm-Nd and Rb-Sr isotope data of metapelites from different localities (Pavagada, Bidaloti, Bandihalli and Duntur) in the Eastern Dharwar Craton, in order to characterize the nature of provenance, weathering conditions, tectonic settings and crustal evolution. Major elements, trace element contents, Rb/Sr, Th/U, Zr/Y, Th/Sc, Nb/Ta, Zr/Hf, Cr/Ni, Ni/Co, Cr/Y, Eu/Eu* ratios and REE patterns of the studied metapelites indicate their derivation from provenance comprising varying proportions of ultramafic-mafic-intermediate source. Highly variable CIA and CIW values with low contents of Ca and Na indicate variable and locally moderate to intense weathering of the source rocks. On La/Sc Vs Ti/Zr, Co -Th-Zr/10, Sc-Th-Zr/10 and Th-La-Sc discriminating plots, the studied metapelites plot within the oceanic island arc and continental island arc fields, confirming the Arc provenance for the studied metapelites. The studied metapelites defines negative εNd values at 3000 Ma with TDM Nd model ages ranging from 3400 to 3600 Ma implies that their sources were derived from exotic sources localized outside the Dharwar craton (Today exposed terrains in western Australia, southern Africa or Antarctica) as all those fragments were once part of a supercontinent. Keywords— Metapelites, Eastern Dharwar Craton, Geochemistry, Provenance, Island arc, Supercontinent
Determination of appropriate level of aluminum activity in hydroponics for the screening of tropically adapted soybean varieties.

1 SUMMARY A hydroponics experiment was conducted at the Crop Science Laboratory of the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria, in 2002 with the objective of determining the appropriate levels of aluminium for the screening of tropically adapted genotypes of soybean. Fifteen soybean genotypes constituted the main plots while ten levels of aluminium activity constituted the subplots in a split-plot design. The experiment was replicated three times. The soybean seedlings were germinated for 4 days and transferred to nutrient solutions containing the various levels of aluminium. The seedlings grew for 3 days (3D) in the hydroponics, bringing their total age to 7 days. Data were taken for primary root length, shoot length, root dry weight and shoot dry weight of plants grown at 8 levels of aluminium activity(0, 5, 50, 100, 150, 200, 250 and 300;MAl 3+ ). No data was taken for the 350 and 400;MAl 3+ levels of aluminium activity due to death of seedlings grown at these two levels. Highly significant Al, genotype, and first order interaction effects were observed. Four levels of Al activity (0, 5, 50 and 300;MAl 3+ ) were selected and recommended as appropriate for the screening of tropically adapted genotypes of soybean.
Parents‘ Resilience of Child with Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a condition in which a child have damage to the brain which results in the absence of muscle control, posture abnormalities and movement barriers. CP is a condition that is suffered throughout lifetime. Nurturing children with CP certainly causes stress. So that to minimize it requires special competence in the parents. Resilience is considered as emotional and psychosocial strength, leading to courage and rationality in facing adversity. Resilience will help parents with CP children to adapt to unpleasant conditions. This study aims to describe the resilience of parents with CP children. Using qualitative methods, subjects were 2 mothers and had children with CP. Data collection used were interviews, techniques were phenomenological analysis and descriptive validation. This study describes that research subjects are able to apply the aspects of resilience namely causal analysis, emotional regulation, impulse control, optimism, self-efficacy, empathy and reaching out in caring for CP children so that they are assessed as resilient parents. In addition, they can be resilient due to other supporting factors such as learning, sincerity, support for family and environment, religiosity and proximity to God.
Phytoremediation of Chlorpyrifos in Aquatic Environment by Three Emergent Macrophytes

Based on a solution culture experiment,the degradation rate to chlorpyrifos was investigated by emergent macrophytes in sterile condition and nature condition,respectively.The results showed that the amount of chlorpyrifos in culture solution planted with emergent macrophytes decreased significantly in comparison with unplanted culture solution(control),and the removal rate of chlorpyrifos by plants in nature condition was greater than in sterile condition(P0.05). The contribution of Iris pseudacorus Linn. ,Scirpus tabernaemontani Gmel.and Acorus calamus Linn.to chlorpyrifos degradation was 67.70%,62.37% and 65.29%,respectively.And the corresponding microbe were 13.56%,17.92% and 13.79%,respectively.Therefore,emergent macrophytes seemed to play a dominant role in reduction of the Chlorpyrifos content in aquatic environment.The biomass increment of plants in sterile condition was less than in nature condition,which indicated enhancement of rhizosphere microbe to plant growth.
Pedestrian Detection in Different Lighting Conditions Using Deep Neural Networks

Pedestrian safety is one of the most significant issues in the development of advanced driver assistant systems and autonomous vehicles. DNN (Deep Neural Network) or deep learning has been effectively implemented through many applications, especially on object classification. In addition, several famous DNNs, e.g. Faster R-CNN (Faster Region Convolutional Neural Network), YOLO (You Only Look Once) and SSD (Single Shot Detector), are applied for pedestrian detection recently. However, most pedestrian detection research only dealt with the detection at the daytime or nighttime. A few research focused on pedestrian detection at both daytime and nighttime environments. This paper evaluates and compares the performance of DNN-based pedestrian detection algorithm YOLO at both daytime and nighttime environment. The evaluation was conducted on a pedestrian dataset which includes RGB images captured from both daytime and nighttime conditions. The experiment result indicates that the performance of DNN-based pedestrian detection is significantly affected due to the lighting conditions. In the daytime condition, 45% precision on person detection could be achieved, but only 20% precision is obtained in the nighttime condition.
SOME COMPACTNESS RESULTS RELATED TO SCALAR CURVATURE DEFORMATION

Motivated by the prescribing scalar curvature problem, we study the equation ∆gu+Ku p = 0 (1 + ζ ≤ p ≤ n+2 n−2 ) on locally conformally flat manifolds (M, g) with R(g) = 0. We prove that when K satisfies certain conditions and the dimension of M is 3 or 4, any solution u of this equation with bounded energy has uniform upper and lower bounds. Similar techniques can also be applied to prove that on 4-dimensional scalar positive manifolds the solutions of ∆gu− n−2 4(n−1)R(g)u+Ku p = 0,K > 0, 1+ζ ≤ p ≤ n+2 n−2 can only have simple blow-up points.
Offshore Oil Slicks Detection From SAR Images Through The Mask-RCNN Deep Learning Model

This paper introduces a method for offshore oil slick detection. At present, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) is an image acquisition technology useful for oil slick detection in all weather conditions. It is used to carry out the detection, with notable limitations under certain conditions (surfaces, weather conditions). Manual SAR images analysis is expensive and, given the increasing amount of data collected from available sensors, automation becomes mandatory. To achieve this objective, instance object detection relying on deep neural networks is interesting to adapt to the data variability. Relying on such an approach, this article explores the capabilities of generalizing the detection of slicks on large datasets using the Mask-RCNN model. A detailed performance analysis is established in two complementary directions: (i) the impact of the SAR image characteristics(sensor, geographical areas, lookalike presence), (ii) the impact of the neural network architecture, transferred capabilities and training procedures. The main findings of this analysis show that Mask-RCNN features promising performance for pollution detection.
Does Diversity Matter for Religious Firms Too? Board Gender Diversity and Corporate Choices of Shar¯ı‘ah Compliant Firms

Received: 06 May 2020 Accepted: 19 June 2020 Abstract. Governance mechanisms of religion-adhering firms offer a great debate topic in contemporary business and finance research. Though at nascent stages, yet there exists a growing body of knowledge regarding Islamic corporate finance. With an emphasis on this body of knowledge, the current study aims at examining the relationship between gender diversity in corporate sector boards on corporate choices of Sharı̄‘ah compliant firms. Specifically, this study examines whether gender diverse boards of Sharı̄‘ah compliant firms have any influence towards business diversification, dividend pay-out, and firm’s financial performance or not? Study used data from Karachi-Meezan Index (KMI-30) of Sharı̄‘ahcompliant firms and employed panel data analysis technique. Results of the study show that gender diversity does matter for Sharı̄‘ah compliant firms too. Representation of women on boards of Sharı̄‘ah compliant firms results in more business diversification, dividend pay-out and better financial performance. The results are robust and carry crucial implications for policy makers of the Sharı̄‘ah compliant firms, regulators and the government. Results of the study suggest that efforts should be deliberated to enhance women’s inclusion in boards of Sharı̄‘ah compliant firms. Our results must be interpreted with caution as they only relate to a specific type of stocks i.e. Islamic stocks and specific country i.e. an Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Reduced muscle strength of knee extensors is a risk factor for silent lacunar infarcts among Japanese elderly people: the Bunkyo Health Study

Silent lacunar infarcts (SLIs) are often incidentally diagnosed by brain magnetic resonance imaging in elderly people and are associated with the future onset of stroke, dementia, and frailty. While decreased muscle strength was reported as a risk factor for stroke, it is still unclear whether it also predisposes to SLI. In this study, we investigated the association between muscle strength and SLI in elderly subjects.
Unsteady sediments transport rate for non-cohesive material due to submerged hydraulic jet

Sediment management in intakes and run-off reservoirs reduces the maintenance cost and increase the service life of them. Use of submerged hydraulic jets near the bottom of these structures is one of the efficient methods for sediments suspension and transportation. In the present article, the dynamic scour hole has been considered. In a physical model with densimetric Froude number varies from 30 to 50, the change of geometric parameters of scour hole against the time was observed. The results indicate that the rate of scour hole length changes is greater than the rate of changes for width and depth and on the other hand the rate of changes of depth was less than the others. Base on these rates, the formula for unsteady sediment transport for scour hole due to submerged hydraulic jets is provided. The maximum amount of unsteady sediment transport occurred for maximum densimetric Froude number and also in the early moments of the experiments, thus the rate of sediment transport decreases with decreasing the dens metric Froude number and elapsed time.
PROPRIOCEPTION IN THE LEGS OF PHALANGIDS

1. In the legs of phalangids thin areas in the exoskeleton occur in four basic arrangements: (a) solitary slit sensillae, (b) I- and L-shaped slits in clusters. (c) lyriform organs. and (d) circular or campaniform sensillae.2. Evidence was obtained to indicate that at least the campaniform sensillae on the phalangid tarsus and metatarsus function as proprioceptors. Action potentials, from grouped and isolated slit organs on the tibia and femur, were elicited but were less distinct as to electrical characteristics and function.3. No response was seen upon application of sound waves and xylene to the campaniform sensillae.
Using the Varieties of French CD-ROM: The Student's Perspective

The Varieties of French programme is a federally funded (CAUT/CUTSD) project undertaken jointly by Monash University and the University of Melbourne, which is now in its second of a three-year development. It is a multimedia-enhanced course in French sociolinguistics for advanced (second/third year) level students. The heart of the system is a CD-ROM multimedia database containing a large range of material related to the course syllabus as well as a number of interactive tutorial exercises (see Appendix 1 for further details). We began evaluating the classroom usage of the program in 1997 when the course was taught at Monash and Melbourne (Burston & Monville-Burston, 1997). Our focus at that time was upon the interaction between the instructor and the programme. In the study reported here, which is based upon the usage of the programme at Monash University during the first semester of 1998, we turn our attention to our students and their reactions to the Varieties of French CD-ROM.
Study on Germination Barriers and Hydropriming Treatment of Triploid Watermelon Seeds

For overcoming germination barriers of triploid watermelon seeds, six cultivars of triploid watermelon seeds were designed to hydropriming by soaking in 0.1% H2O2 aerated water or water for 2 h following 24 h, 34 h and 48 h of incubation at saturated relative humidity. Germination viability and seedling growth rate of the seeds significantly increased by 38%-56% in hydropriming treatments. The germination percentage of the six cultivars increased in various degrees from 14% to 66% according as different cultivars. The 34 h and 48 h of incubation hydropriming combined with H2O2 treatment showed the best result. The beneficial effects of hydropriming were maintained as dehydration after primed seeds were redried to original moisture content and stored. The investigation of seed and embryo structure with soft X-ray indicates that germination barriers of triploid watermelon are seedcoat related, and that hydropriming can overcome these barriers.
Language Relations on Shamian: A Study of Sales Aggression Triggered by Language in a Trilingual Community

This ethnographic study of a souvenir shop in China involves customers who typically use one of three languages: Cantonese, Mandarin or English. Arguably a triglossia, the languages have different connotations in terms of formality and intimacy. The language used positions the speaker within a cognitive map of sociability, affecting the treatment of the customer. This study finds that the speakers of the more intimate language tend to get better treatment. With speakers of Cantonese and, to a lesser degree, Mandarin, the priority is to remain on good terms beyond this interaction, whereas with English speakers the priority is to extract the maximum economic gain from the interaction.
Chemical Profiling of the Leaf Essential Oils of Cinnamomum Species Used as a Spice in Southern India

Abstract Leaves of Cinnamomum malabatrum and C. sulphuratum, commonly found in the Western Ghats of India, are substituted/adulterated with commercial cinnamon (C. verum) and used as a spice, besides in indigenous medicines in southern India. To find the chemical variations in the leaf essential oils, fifteen accessions of three species (every five accessions) from different locations in southern India were collected. Essential oils were extracted and quantitatively and qualitatively analysed by GC-FID and GC-MS respectively. A total of 75 diverse volatile constituents were identified in 15 accessions. Linalool, (E)-caryophyllene and bicyclogermacrene were major constituents of C. malabatrum whereas Linalool, (E)-cinnamyl acetate and benzyl benzoate were principal constituents of C. sulphuratum. Eugenol, the key constituent of leaf essential oil of commercial cinnamon, was not present as a major constituent in both species. The study suggests that these species should not be substituted or adulterated with C. verum for commercial uses.
New insights into processing of bovine viral diarrhea virus glycoproteins E and E1

Received 8 April 2009 Accepted 19 June 2009 Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is a member of the genus Pestivirus within the family Flaviviridae. Its single-stranded RNA encodes a polyprotein that is cleaved coand posttranslationally by viral and cellular proteases. However, the cleavage between the envelope proteins E and E1 is still unexplained. In this study, an E–E1 protein could be identified and characterized with a new E1-specific antiserum. With bicistronic constructs bearing a deletion in the E-encoding region and expressing E or the E–E1 protein, it could be shown that this protein is not essential for virus replication. Furthermore, two putative cleavage sites were mutated in eukaryotic expression plasmids, as well as in full-length cDNA constructs. The mutation of position P3 of a potential signal peptide peptidase site abolished cleavage completely and no infectious virus progeny could be observed, indicating that cleavage of the E–E1 protein is indispensable for virus growth.
The treatment of equine endometritis in studfarm practice

Summary Endometritis ls a common challenge to the genital health of the broodmare and therefore of impodance to the studfarm clinician. The con- trol of specific sexually-transmitted bacterial infections is of fundamental importance to the smooth running of equine studfarms. An under-standlng of the pathogenesis of opportunist infections is fundamental to accurate diagnosis followed by the application of appropriate and successful treatment regimes, tailored to the individual needs of specific mares, to achieve maximum reproductive efficiency. Häufig wird die Geschlechtsgesundheit von Zuchtstuten durch eine Endometritis beeinträchtigt. Für den in der equinen Reproduktion tätigen Tierarzt ist sie daher von großer Bedeutung. Die Kontrolle spezifischer, durch den Deckald übertragener bakterieller InfeKionen ist für einen reibungslosen Ablauf des Zuchtgeschehens von entscheidender Bedeutung. Kenntnisse der Pathogenese opportunistischer Infektionen sind Voraussetzungen für eine akkurate Diagnose als Basis einer angemessenen und damit erfolgreichen Therapie, unter Berücksichtigung der individuellen Bedürfnisse der Stute, und daher für eine maximale Effizienz in der Reproduktion.
Material study of green stone artifacts from a Teotihuacan complex

ABSTRACT Despite being one of the largest complexes at Teotihuacan, Plaza de las Columnas has been one of the least studied. Recent archaeological discoveries by the Project Plaza de las Columnas Complex revealed that its inhabitants maintained an evident relationship with the Mayan area. The methodology employed consisted first of a surface examination of the materials via imaging techniques. Afterward, mineralogical characterization was achieved via Infrared (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopies, and X-ray diffraction (XRD) for complementary analysis, while the elemental composition was evaluated by X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) and scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS). Results indicate a predominance of objects composed of quartz mixed with carbonates, with a minor number of objects identified as jadeite, albite, omphacite and serpentine. The methodology successfully characterized most of the archaeological objects and establishes new hypotheses regarding the degree of interregional interaction of the inhabitants of Plaza de las Columnas and the degree of access to raw materials and pieces from the Maya area.
Cyclops Lesions of the Knee: A Narrative Review of the Literature

Cyclops lesion is a known complication of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Although the incidence of cyclops lesion appears to be decreasing, it remains an important cause of restriction of extension after ACLR. We reviewed the available literature regarding the cyclops lesion and syndrome and cyclops-like lesions to analyze available evidence on cyclops lesions and variants of cyclops lesions. A keyword search in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and EMBASE, Ovid Medline, and Ovid journals provided 47 relevant articles in the English literature, which were used to create this review. We classified cyclops lesions based on clinical presentation, pathology, and location. Risk factors, management options, tips to reduce the condition, and controversies related to the condition have been discussed. Female sex, greater graft volume, bony avulsion injuries, excessively anterior tibial tunnel, double-bundle ACLR, and bicruciate-retaining arthroplasty appear to predispose patients to cyclops lesions. Cyclops syndrome is a cyclops lesion that causes a loss of terminal extension. Arthroscopic debridement is an effective treatment for cyclops syndrome, whereas cyclops lesions are usually managed conservatively. It is important to distinguish between cyclops lesion and cyclops syndrome, as management differs based on symptoms. Cyclops lesion is diagnosed using magnetic resonance imaging. The management of choice for symptomatic lesions is surgical excision. Outcomes after excision are very good, and recurrence is rare.
Effect of ACL Reconstruction on Range of Tibial Rotation: A Systematic Review of Current Literature and a Recommendation for a Standard Measuring Protocol

Background: Tibial rotation is an important topic in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery, and many efforts are being made to address rotational stability. The exact role of the ACL in controlling tibial rotation in clinical studies is unknown. Purpose: To quantify the effect of ACL reconstruction on the amount of tibial rotation based on the current available literature. Study Design: Systematic review; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: A literature search of the PubMed and EMBASE databases was performed in August 2019. Two independent reviewers reviewed titles and abstracts as well as full-text articles. A total of 2383 studies were screened for eligibility. After screening of titles and abstracts, 178 articles remained for full-text assessment. Ultimately, 13 studies were included for analysis. A quality assessment was performed by means of the RoB 2.0 (revised tool for Risk of Bias in randomized trials) and the ROBINS-I (Risk Of Bias In Non-randomized Studies–of Interventions) tools. Results: According to the studies using computer-assisted surgery that were included in this review, ACL reconstruction resulted in an average reduction in tibial rotation of 17% to 32% compared with preoperatively; whether the range of tibial rotation returned to preinjury levels remained unclear. In the current literature, a gold standard for measuring tibial rotation is lacking. Major differences between the study protocols were found. Several techniques for measuring tibial rotation were used, each with its own limitations. Most studies lacked proper description of accompanying injuries. Conclusion: ACL reconstruction reduced the range of tibial rotation by 17% to 32%. Normal values for the range of tibial rotation in patients with ACL deficiency and those who undergo ACL reconstruction could not be provided based on the current available literature owing to a lack of uniform measuring techniques and protocols. Therefore, we advocate uniformity in measuring tibial rotation.