Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Silicate Rock-Based Fertilizers Improved the Production of Sugarcane Grown on Udipsamments Kediri, East Java, Indonesia

Improving the farming productivity and profitability of sugarcane in Indonesia requires an appropriate fertilization method. So, three types of silicate rock-based fertilizers were developed and tested in field condition. The main objectives of this research were to identify the effects of liquid-silicate rock fertilizer (LSRF) in addition to NPK, and granules of NP70-Si and NP100-Si on the growth and yield components of sugarcane grown on Udipsamments. A randomized complete block design was employed with the treatment consisting of F-0 (NPK) as the reference of fertilizer package, F-1 (NPK + LSRF applied onto the leaf), F-2 (NPK + LSRF applied to the soil), F-3 (NP70-Si), and F-4 (NP100-Si), and those were replicated in five blocks. Results reveal that the applications of those different fertilizer packages significantly affected the germination of seed buds, cane production, and sugar yield, but did not for the other growth and yield components. The order of its agronomic and economic effectiveness of the fertilizer packages, based on the value of either cane production or sugar yield, was F-2 > F-1 > F-4 > F-0 > F-3. Therefore, the use of the fertilizer package of F-2 (NPK + LSRF) may be promoted as an appropriate fertilization method to improve the farming productivity and profitability of sugarcane in Indonesia.
A STUDY OF BLOG USER ACCEPTANCE – USING CHANGHUA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AS AN EXAMPLE

In the study of technology acceptance, user behavior intention and usage are used as determinants. This study used Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) to explore the acceptance of blog by schools teachers in the upraising technology of Blog. This study examined the teachers’ acceptance of blogs through questionnaire survey method. A total of 283 valid questionnaires were obtained from active teacher bloggers. Statistical methods included descriptive statistics, factor analysis, correlation analysis, path analysis. The result showed congruency to the findings in UTAUT. Factors like self-efficacy, performance expectancy, effort expectancy, facilitating conditions and functional capability are determinants of acceptance by teachers. Moderating factors like age, gender and experience played an important role in explaining the influences.
Specific heat of Pr0.6„Ca12xSrx...0.4MnO3 „0<x<1..

We present the results of a specific heat study of the Pr 0.6(Ca12xSrx)0.4MnO3 (0<x<1) manganite system as a function of doping concentration x and temperature. The low-temperature specific heat data indicate that these materials have Debye temperatures of 333–344 K and reveal the presence of a 1/ T hyperfine term. For x>0.25 the samples are metallic ferromagnets at low temperature with g values of 4.5–5.7 mJ/mol K . However, noT term associated with the presence of ferromagnetic spin waves can be resolved in the data. As x decreases belowx50.25, the materials become increasingly insulating in character and antiferromagnetic order is preferred. The x50.0 sample is an antiferromagnetic charge ordered insulator. In this doping regime, the low-temperature specific heat contains an additional contribution which is attributed to the presence of antiferromagnetic spin waves. The high-temperature specific heat data clearly show the onset of the charge and magnetic ordering. The entropy loss accompanying the magnetic transition in each of these materials is much smaller than expected. This discrepancy is attributed to a combination of factors, including the localization of charge carriers around the metal-insulator transition which occurs at the Curie temperature TC in the x >0.25 ferromagnetic materials and the presence of short range magnetic correlations, well above the magnetic ordering temperature. @S0163-1829 ~99! 16001-6#
ABSOLUTE FREQUENCY SHIFTS OF IODINE-STABILIZED LASER ETALONS IN RELATION TO IODINE PURITY IN ABSORPTION CELLS

With the optical frequency synthesis based on femtosecond laser technology the use of iodine-stabilized Nd:YAG laser as an optical frequency reference appeared as a one step toward optical clock making possible the transfer of stable optical frequency into radiofrequency domain. Results of measurement of purity of a set of iodine cells for laser stabilization made at our institute are presented. The purity was tested by improved method based on measurement of induced fluorescence and evaluation by the Stern-Volmer formula. This method was improved by innovation of the fluorescence detection system by introducing compensation for the pumping laser spectral and power instabilities. Further the absolute frequencies of selected iodine hyperfine transitions were measured in direct laser frequency comparison performed with a set of iodine-stabilized Nd:YAG laser etalons with the reproducibility well below the kHz level. The results indicating the iodine cell purity are presented with relation to the absolute frequency shifts. This highlights the influence of iodine cell quality onto the stability and absolute frequency of lasers etalons and also shows the way towards improvements of the iodine cell manufacturing technology.
Use of different urea levels in the feeding of Alpine goats

The objective of this study was to evaluate intake, apparent digestibility, ingestive behavior and blood parameters of milking goats fed cactus pear (Opuntia ficus indica) and increasing urea levels in substitution to soybean meal. Ten multiparous Alpine goats with average weight of 31±6.0 kg were used and distributed into (5 × 5) Latin squares and assessed during five 17-day periods, receiving five treatments with the following substitution levels: 0; 5; 10; 15 and 20 g/kg of urea. Neutral detergent fiber (NDF), non-fiber carbohydrates, ether extract, organic matter and water intake values showed differences, whith average values ranging from 1.03 to 1.13; 0.12 to 0.14; 1.76 to 2.10 kg/day and 0.77 to 1.48 kg/day, respectively. The NDF and crude protein apparent digestibility values were significantly affected by urea levels. In relation to the ingestive behavior, the urea levels did not influence the feeding, idleness or rumination parameters. Difference was observed for the following physiological variables: feces frequency (11.5 to 15.9 times per day), urine frequency (10.8 to 14.2 times per day) and frequency of search for water (0.8 to 2.1 times per day). The urea levels influenced the blood parameters, whose average levels ranged from 29.83 to 40.76 mg/dL. Pear cactus and increasing urea levels in substitution to soybean meal do not alter the dry matter intake or ingestive behavior. The use of urea associated with forage cactus reduces water intake and increases the blood urea concentration of milking goats.
Multilingual, Middle-Eastern Students‘ Varied Responses to Directive and Non-directive Strategies in Peer Tutoring

This article presents the findings of a qualitative study examining the tutorial experiences of English as an additional language (EAL) tutees and their peer writing tutors in a Middle-Eastern university where the language of instruction is English. Data from stimulated recall activities, written observations, and interviews were analyzed to answer the following research questions: 1. Which type of tutoring approach (e.g. non-directive vs. directive) do EAL tutees find most effective? 2. Which type of tutoring approach (e.g. non-directive vs. directive) do tutors of EAL tutees find most effective? The findings revealed that both tutors and tutees preferred the directive approach for lower order concerns (LOCs) and a non-directive approach for higher order concerns (HOCs). This study shows that diverse tutoring models that accommodate the background and experiences of Middle Eastern students, and their particular strengths and weaknesses, should be considered. Based on these findings, the author recommends tutorial training that emphasizes flexibility and recognizes the unique nature of each tutorial situation. These findings may signal a direction for the development of writing center pedagogy that focuses on the linguistically and culturally diverse students in the Middle East.
IMMUNOCYTOCHEMICAL LOCALIZATION OF FAT/MUSCLE-TYPE GLUCOSE TRANSPORTER (GLUT4) IN THE RAT SKELETAL MUSCLE: EFFECT OF INSULIN TREATMENT

Localization of fat/muscle-type glucose transporter (GLUT4) was examined in rat soleus muscle by immunofluorescence and immunogold labeling of frozen sections. Semithin and ultrathin frozen sections were stained with anti-peptide antibodies raised against the C-terminus of GLUT4. In the muscle sections from untreated and fasted animals, GLUT4 was concentrated intracellularly in the trans-Golgi and the trans-Golgi reticulum regions. GLUT4 was also found in vesicles and tubules near the plasma membrane. Insulin administration resulted in the appearance of the GLUT4 reactivity at the plasma membrane, while a significant amount of GLUT4 remained intracellularly in vesicles and tubules and also in the Golgi. These observations suggest that vesicles and tubules near the plasma membrane and in the trans-Golgi regions are reservoirs of intracellular GLUT4 and that fusion of these vesicles and tubules with the plasma membrane upon insulin stimulation is the mechanism to supply the plasma membrane with GLUT4.
EFFECT OF HEAVY METAL STRESS ON THE SEMINAL VESICLES OF GLOSSOGOBIUSGIURIS (HAM)

Heavy metal pollution in aquatic ecosystems is a major environmental concern as these can accumulate in tissues and biomagnify the food chain interfering with the health and reproduction of fish. Fishes are sensitive indicators of pollutants present in the water. Heavy metal salts constitute a serious type of pollution of aquatic biota, because they are stable compounds. Tolerance to stress is likely to be lower in the reproductive tract than in any other organ system in fish. The fresh water gobiid fish Glossogobius giuris was exposed to sub lethal concentrations of heavy metals (Copper sulphate, 0.3 and 0.5ppm; Cadmium sulphate, 0.02 and 0.04ppm) for short term (24 to 96 hours) duration to understand the reproductive modulations. The effects of heavy metals on the seminal vesicles include vesicular regression, degenerating secretory cells and locules with minimal quantity of vesicular fluid and necrotic sperms. The study suggests that depletion of sperms in the seminal vesicle due to heavy metals alters the structure of the seminal vesicle, affects sperm motility and in turn the reproductive potential of the fish.
The Effect of Clarity of Roles and Responsibilities of the Board on the Performance of Public Technical Vocational and Entreprenuership Training (TVET) Institutions in Nyanza Region, Kenya

Clarity of roles enhances ethical and responsible decision making and helps in prevention of conflict of interest. It‟s therefore important that board members have a good understanding of their roles and responsibilities as it will have direct influence on the performance of the firm (Maitland, 2004; Ibarra-Colado et al. 2006). Although clarity of roles is very important for the success of an organization, studies on the effect of clarity of roles and responsibilities of the board on performance have not been conclusive as they have revealed that clarity of roles and performance are both positively and negatively linked. The main objective of this study was to ascertain the effect of clarity of roles and responsibilities of the board on performance of public TVET Institutions in Nyanza region, Kenya. The study used correlation research design. Population of the study included the principals, deputy principals and heads of department of TVET Institutions in Nyanza region Kenya who were 99 in number. The study employed a census survey with response at 90.9%. Reliability was measured using cronchbach‟s alpha which revealed 0.872 internal consistencies. Correlation analysis revealed that as the size of the coefficients, increases by 1 unit, performance too changes by a magnitude of 0.493. The Pearson Product-Moment correlation coefficient (r = .778) computed indicated that there was high positive correlation between integrity of financial reporting and performance in TVET institutions from Nyanza region. The analysis revealed highly significant (p < 0.05) positive relationship between the two variables. The hypothesis was nullified.
Positive correlation of psoriasis vulgaris severity and HOMA-IR

Background: Psoriasis vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that its aetiology is still not completely known. A chronic inflammation in psoriasis can cause organ dysfunctions. Elevation of proinflammatory cytokines gives rise to insulin resistance by inhibiting insulin and glucose transport mechanism signals. Insulin resistance is the underlying pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome.Objective: This study aimed to undestand any correlation in the severity of psoriasis vulgaris with HOMA-IR.Methods: A cross sectional research involving 35 subjects with psoriasis vulgaris and 15 subjects without who met the selection criteria. HOMA-IR is a formula used to measure insulin resistance which calculates the fasting insulin value in μU/ml x fasting glucose in mg/DL/405 taken from the blood veins of subjects. PASI score was used to determine psoriasis vulgaris severity.Results: This study shows that the HOMA-IR median value was higher in psoriasis subject than the subjects without psoriasis (p<0.05). The correlaton analysis shows a moderate positive correlation between psoriasis vulgaris severity and HOMA-IR (r= 0.427; p<0.05). The prevalence ratio was 8.57, which means psoriasis vulgaris subjects were 8.57 times more likely to have HOMA-IR compared to those without psoriasis vulgaris (p<0.05; 95%CI: 1.26-58.1). Conclusion: This study concludes that there is a moderate positive correlation between severity of psoriasis vulgaris and HOMA-IR values.
Extratos de plantas no controle de Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Canestrini, 1887) (Acari: Ixodidae) em laboratório

Plant extracts were studied to evaluate its efficiency in the control of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Canestrini, 1887) in laboratory. Engorged female ticks were collected from the cattle, kept in Petri dishes. Organic alcoholic extracts 2% (weight/volume) were used: seeds of Annona muricata L. (Annonaceae) (soursop); flowers of Syzygium malaccensis (L.) (Myrtaceae) (iamb), leaves of Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf (Poaceae) (holy grass), leaves of Azadirachta indica A. Juss (Meliaceae) (neem) and hexane extract 2% (weight/volume) of A. indica (seeds). The control groups consisted of untreated females and females treated with distilled water and sterile and dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) a concentration of 1%. The extract of A. muricata (seed) had the highest mortality with acaricide activity and 100% efficacy followed by extracts of S. malaccensis (75 and 59.24%) and A. indica (65 and 38.49%). The seed extract of A. muricata reduced 100% larvae hatch.
eleCtronIC sPIn resonanCe studIes of Gamma-IrradIated Ps/PP (80/20) blends wIth 2.5wt% sbs, after fIve years of storaGe In aIr

This study is a continuation of previous ones aimed at improv-ing the stability of polystyrene/polypropylene (PS/PP 80/20) blends aged for 0, 4 and 5 years in non-controlled open air storage after γ-irradiation with different amounts of compatibilizer (block styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS), styrolux with 48wt% of styrene and stereon with 43wt% of styrene). γ-irradiation from a 60 Co source at a dose rate of 4.8kGy·h -1 and at integral doses of 10, 25 and 50kGy, in air at room temperature (~298°K) after 5 years-aging in non-controlled open air storage, to evaluate the oxidative degradation resistance of (PS/PP (0/20) blends, with and without compatibilizer SBS, styrolux and stereon at 2.5wt%. Electron spin resonance showed that peroxide radicals prevail as a consequence of γ-irradiation and that there is an enhancement of exchange interactions and the presence of groups of free radicals. The blend with SBS, 2.5wt% stereon has a higher concentration of free radicals than the blend with 2.5wt% styrolux. For both blends the dependence of free radical concentration, Ipp, and resonance line width, Hpp, on the γ-irradiation dose are represented by first order kinetics (monomolecular process). In addition, a higher formation of free radicals is observed in comparison with non aged samples of PS/PP (80/20), 7.5wt% SBS, styrolux, γ-irradiated previously analyzed. Color centers are not observed on the studied blends.
Aminoácidos digestíveis verdadeiros da soja e subprodutos, determinados com galos cecectomizados

The digestibility coefficients and the true digestible amino acids content of soybean and soybean by-products were determined using cecectomized adult cockerels. Each one of the 8 feedstuffs evaluated was fed to six cockerels, consuming 15 g at 8:00 A.M. and 15 g at 16:00h P.M. , after 24 hours fasting. Simultaneously, six cockerels were fasted to determine metabolic and endogenous losses. After determination of the digestibility coefficients and calculation of the digestible amino acids, prediction equations were simulated to predict the soybean and soybean byproducts total and digestible composition in lysine (LYS), methionine (MET), methionine plus cystine (Met + Cys), threonine (THR) and arginine (ARG), as a function of the chemical composition (crude protein - CP, crude fiber - CF, ether extract - EE and ash). The average amino acids digestibility coefficient (essential and non essential) of soybean meal samples (1, 2, 3, 4 and texturized), full fat soybean Jet Sploder, toasted and micronized were 92,78 and 90,76; 92,66 and 89,70; 93,75 and 91,26; 93,32 and 90,12; 91,55 and 89,08; 94,80 and 92,34; 94,61 and 91,47; 93,20 and 90,47%, respetively. The prediction equations were adjusted with higher R2 values higher than 91%, and crude protein showed high positive correlation. The equations LYS = -0.32161 + 0.06731PB (R2 = 0.99); MET = 0.02263 + 0.01323PB (R2 = 0.96); Met+Cys = 0.078949 + 0.02563PB (R2 = 0.94); THR = 0.20930 + 0.03533PB (R2 = 0.95); ARG = -0.39589 + 0.08022PB (R2 = 0.98) e LYS = -0.29472 + 0.06319PB (R2 = 0.98); MET = 0.02884 + 0.01228PB (R2 = 0.93); Met+Cys = 0.08974 + 0.02220PB (R2 = 0.91); THR = 0.15813 + 0.03235PB (R2 = 0.95) e ARG = -0.32129 + 0.07681PB (R2 = 0.96), can be used to predict the total and digestible amino acids content of soybean and byproducts, respectively.
A proposed unified nomenclature for the enamelled components of the molar teeth of the Cricetidae (Rodentia)

The primitive topography of the enamelled surface of molar teeth of the Cricetidae is described as expressed in the fossil Cricetodontinae. Morphological variations in the molar structure of different subgroups among the Cricetidae are interpreted as derivations from this cricetodontine pattern. Eleven available naming systems for such components are surveyed, and a new unifying nomenclature is proposed, based on the Cope-Osborn cusp homologies for mammals. Names for enamel cusps, cuspules, styles, lophs, folds and islands are given, in an attempt to include in an overall general nomenclature the advantages of the most valuable, already available, nomenclatorial systems. The system purports to apply to all modifications of the cricetid crown molar pattern, and it claims to fulfil the need for a uniform nomenclature.
MOLECULAR PHYLOGENY OF THE LUCINOIDEA (BIVALVIA): NON‐MONOPHYLY AND SEPARATE ACQUISITION OF BACTERIAL CHEMOSYMBIOSIS

The bivalve superfamily Lucinoidea is usually considered to comprise six separate families: Lucinidae, Thyasiridae, Ungulinidae, Fimbriidae, Mactromyidae and Cyrenoididae. Chemoautotrophic chemosymbiosis with sulphide-oxidizing bacteria is present in all studied species of Lucinidae, Fimbriidae and many, but not all, Thyasiridae. However, it is absent from Ungulinidae. The Mactromyidae are likely to be an entirely fossil group with doubtful affinities with Lucinoidea. The Cyrenoididae are poorly investigated, but anatomical features suggest they are unrelated to lucinoids. To investigate phylogenetic relationships within the Lucinoidea and test hypotheses concerning the evolution of the chemosymbiosis, a molecular study was made using sequences of 18S and 28S rRNA genes. The study incorporated species of Ungulinidae (two genera, two species), Thyasiridae (three species), Fimbriidae (one species) and many Lucinidae (31 species, 19 genera) as well as a range of outgroups representing major groups of heterodont and palaeoheterodont bivalves. The results demonstrate that the monophyly of the Lucinoidea is not supported. The Ungulinidae and Thyasiridae are unrelated to the Lucinidae. Ungulina and Diplodonta of the Ungulinidae group with a clade comprising Veneroidea, Arcticoidea and Mactroidea. The three Thyasira species analysed form a monophyletic branch in a basal position among the heterodont bivalves. The only member of the Fimbriidae examined, Fimbria fimbriata, groups within the Lucinidae and separation as a family is not supported. The Lucinidae form a monophyletic group within which several distinct and well-supported clades and lineages are recognized: the Myrtea clade, the ‘Anodontia’ clade, Fimbria lineage, Phacoides pectinatus lineage, and two clades comprising all other lucinids. The implication of non-monophyly of the superfamily Lucinoidea is that Thyasiridae represent an independent acquisition of bacterial chemosymbiosis and this is reflected in major morphological differences from the Lucinidae.
CARACTERÍSTICAS FERMENTATIVAS DA SILAGEM DE HÍBRIDOS DE SORGO SOB DOSES DE NITROGÊNIO

The objective of this study was to evaluate four sorghum ensilages under nitrogen rates, regarding the nfermentative characteristics, such as, dry matter content of original matter (DMom) and silage (DMs), crude protein of original matter (CPom) and silage (CPs), pH, tenors of the volatile fatty acids, densities of wadding (Dw) and opening (Do), productions of gas (Gas) and effluent (Efl). The experimental design was in randomized blocks in a 4×3 factorial arrangement with four replications. The cultivars used in this study were 1F 305, 0369 267, 0369 255 and BR 700, and the three rates of nitrogen under ammonium sulphate form were 0; 60 and 120 kg N.ha-1.The tenors of DMmo differed (P<0.05) among N rates and the evaluated hybrids, presenting a variation of 21.82 to 28.17%. Values of DMs only differed (P<0.05) between the hybrids 1F305 and 0369 267, with averages of 27.6 and 27.8%, respectively. The concentration of lactic acid differed (P<0.05) among cultivars and treatments varying from 3.60% to 4.55%. The tenors of acetic acid differed only for BR 700, varying from 1.29% to 1.52%. The tenors of propionic acid differed (P<0.05) among cultivars, varying from 0.17% to 0.24%. The densities Dw and Do of the experimental silos did not differ between the hybrids, except the 0369 255. KEYWORDS: fermentative parameters; nitrogen fertilization; pH; Sorghum bicolor; volatile fatty acids
Convergence over fractals for the periodic
Schrödinger equation

We consider a fractal refinement of the Carleson problem for pointwise convergence of solutions to the periodic Schrodinger equation to their initial datum. For $\alpha \in (0,d]$ and $s \frac{d}{2(d+2)}\left( d+2-\alpha \right)$ is sufficient for the solution corresponding to every datum in $H^s(\mathbb T^d)$ to converge $\alpha$-almost everywhere.