Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Allelic polymorphism in exon 1 of GDF9 and exon 2 of BMP15 genes and its impact on litter size at lambing in Iran-Black sheep

The main purpose of this study was to assess the presence of the previously reported single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the sheep growth differentiation factor 9 (GDF9) and bone morphogenetic protein 15 (BMP15) genes and their association with litter size at lambing in Iran-Black sheep breed. Blood samples were taken from 120 Iran-Black ewes. DNA extraction was conducted using a modified salting-out method. DNA fragments with sizes of 462bp and 141bp for the GDF9 and BMP15 genes were amplified using PCR with specific primers, respectively. The PCR-RFLP approach was adopted for detecting the genotypes. The results indicated that the SNP in the exon 2 of BMP15 is a monomorphic locus in Iran-Black sheep. However, the substitution of G to A nucleotide was determined in the GDF9 locus. Digestion of the 462bp PCR product from exon 1 of theGDF9 using the HhaI restriction enzyme produced fragments of 52, 156, and 254bp. However, DNA fragments containing the A nucleotide yielded only two fragments (52 and 410bp). The heterozygous animals for this mutation in GDF9 locus had fragments of all four sizes (52, 156, 254, and 410bp). The frequency (0.75) of the wild type allele (+) in GDF9 locus was higher than the frequency (0.25) of mutant allele (G). The observed frequencies for the GG, G+ and ++ genotypes were 0.05, 0.40 and 0.55, respectively. The association results indicated that the mutation of GDF9 gene has a substantial impact on lambing rate and the Iran-Black ewes with the GG and G+ genotypes had higher lambing rate than those with the ++ genotype. Thus, a gene assisted selection program to improve lambing rate in this breed can be designed based on the GDF9 gene mutation. Key words: BMP15, GDF9, Litter Size, Iran-Black Sheep
Ship Recycling: An Important Mile Stone for India

Ship recycling has been considered as the best practice to re-use the components to cut down the principle ship building cost and to save time. The current state of re-use and if combine the art of technology with the demands of beneficial developments from the maritime industrial sector; throughout the world has modified the status of 'ship breaking'7 from ship scrap business. The modern industry responsible for dismantling of ships for recycling or reusing must follow the principles of recycling. The regulatory body has to formulate a set of regulations for re-testing and blend them as a substitute and equal to the new products in order to sustain throughout its life span with the engineering quality. The background history, structure and enforcement of the 2009 Hong Kong International Convention on the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships have been analyzed. The 2009 Hong Kong Convention establishes control and enforcement instruments related to ship recycling, determining the control rights of Port States and the obligations of Flag States, Parties and recycling facilities under its jurisdiction. The Convention also controls the communication and exchange of information procedures, establishes a reporting system to be used upon the completion of recycling, and outlines an auditing system for detecting violations. Thorough knowledge regarding these background procedures in ship recycling is essential for examining and understanding the industrial business operations associated with it. The paper elaborates ship recycling and will eventually influence the final acceptance of this Convention by the international community.
Are the Key Persons in Companies also their Key Assets? Evidence from a Transition Economy

This study examines how published information about the death of a key person in a company has affected its market valuation as listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange during the period 2005–2017. We find that investors reacted negatively and statistically significantly to information about the death of a key person. Furthermore, we confirmed a positive reaction to the loss of a so-called “entrenched CEO”. The same pattern of investor reaction is observed in more mature markets. These findings seem to support the upper echelons theory and entrenchment hypothesis. The obtained results not only contribute to the development of the theory, but also have significant practical implications. Primarily, investors should take into account such events when they are implementing investment strategies. Further, these results suggest that Polish firms need to undertake more formal succession planning for their executives.
Are Emotion Regulation Strategies Different among 3–6–Year–Old Aggressive Children? Evidence from China

Background: During the long–time home quarantine due to COVID–19, preschool-age children can be easily stricken by negative emotions, which give rise to aggressive behaviors. Aggressive behaviors are of different types at the preschool stage. We aimed to investigate the differences of emotion regulation strategies among children age 3–6 yr old with different aggression types and explore the relationship between emotion regulation strategies and aggressive behaviors. Methods: The aggressive behaviors of 1,187 children sampled (event sampling method) from 5 kindergartens in five cities in Henan Province of China were observed on the spot in 2020. Three aggression types (i.e., physical, verbal, and indirect) were selected to conduct a questionnaire survey on emotion regulation strategies and discuss the differences among aggressive children in emotion regulation strategies. Results: Children of different genders are significantly different in aggressive behaviors and problem solving, as well as children at different age levels in self–comfort, passive reaction, and negative regulation strategies. Significant interaction exists between gender and aggression but not in negative regulation strategy; significant interaction also exists between age and aggression but not in cognitive reconstruction, substitutive activity, and aggressive behavior. Significant differences exist among children of different aggression types in positive and negative regulation strategies. The discrimination accuracy of emotion regulation strategies for aggression types is 66.5%. Conclusion: Significant differences exist among 3-6-yr-old aggressive children in emotion regulation strategies, and emotion regulation strategies can effectively distinguish aggressive children of different types.
Vegetable pigments in sorghum-based diets for laying hens

The main objective of this research is to evaluate the inclusion of different natural pigment solutions in diets formulated with maize and sorghum solutions on the growth performance and egg quality of commercial laying hens created in hot climates. Throughout the conduction of this experiment, were used 252 laying hens of the Hisex Brow, in a completely randomized design, with six treatments, seven repetitions, and six birds per plot. The experimental diets were assigned with different energy sources and adding pigmentation solutions, diet 1 (corn), diet 2 (corn + annatto), diet 3 (corn + carrot), diet 4 (sorghum), diet 5 (sorghum + annatto), diet 6 (sorghum + Carrot). Afterward, being evaluated the performance and quality of eggs. It was observed significant difference with reference t egg production, egg weight (g), gem weight (g), the weight of shell (g), albumin in weight (g), and gem coloration (tons) among the treatments. There was no difference in the parameters of performance and quality of eggs evaluated, only the variable yolk color had a significant effect between treatments. Replacing the energy source of the corn diet with sorghum in the diet of laying hens at peak production provides similar performance and egg quality, which can be a substitute for quality and efficiency. The use of annatto and carrots as a natural pigmentation promotes greater pigmentation of the egg yolks of laying Hisex Brown eggs and does not impair the performance of the birds.
Microbiological and Chemical Examinations of some Water Sources in Damietta City During Winter 2018

This research was carried out in Microbiology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Damietta University, Damietta, Egypt.Water samples were collected from different sites at Damietta City for both microbiological and physico-chemical examinations during winter 2018. The microbiological results showed that virally investigated types including Poliovirus type 1, Rotavirus, HAV type IB, and H9N2 avian influenza were absent in all examined samples during winter 2018. The highest mean values of total bacterial and total fungal counts in SD and SA sites were 251.333 and 112.667 cfu/ml, respectively. There was no bacterial growth on MacConkey broth, Salmonella Shigella (SS) and Staph-110 agar media. Algae in the SA and SD sites showed the highest quantities, both motile and non-motile species were found. There was no species of protozoa in all examined sites except SA and SD sites which showed few motile ones. Obtained results of physico-chemical parameters, showed the pH values varied between 7.46 in AF site and 7.96 in SD site. Temperature also, varied between 21 and 22.4°C in EA and SD sites. The highest values of COD and BOD5 were in SeA and SD sites and were 9.6 and 18.9 mgO2/L, respectively. In case of heavy metals, results showed that the highest values of aluminum, cadmium, iron, nickel, lead, manganese, zinc, copper and chromium were in FD,FA,SD,SD,EA,SA, SD,SeA and SD sites and were 0.13,0.019,0.117,0.054,0.046,0.030,0.387,0.007 and0.014 ppm, respectively. So, these results proved that water sources are in agreement with the ES for using of this water for human purposes.
A new triterpene saponin from Fagonia schimperi

Chemical investigation of the whole Fagonia schimperi C. Presl plant yielded a new triterpene saponin, namely 3-O-βxylopyranosyl-(1→2)-α-L-arabinopyranosyl-27-hydroxyoleanolic acid 28-O-β-glucopyranoside (1), along with five known natural products 2–6. Structures of the isolated compounds were elucidated by intensive spectroscopic methods including Electrospray Ionisation-Mass Spectrometry (ESI-MS) and 1D and 2D-NMR, which matched the literature data. Fagonia schimperi crude saponin fraction, ethyl acetate (EtOAc) fraction, and the new compound (1) were investigated for their biological activities as antibacterial, antioxidant, and cytotoxicity. EtOAc fraction and compound (1) were the most potent agents, wherein they displayed potent antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis) and Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa). Additionally, the EtOAc fraction displayed potent antiproliferative activity against hepatocellular carcinoma and mammary gland with IC50 values of 7.38 ± 0.4 and 4.89 ± 0.3 μg/ml, respectively. Furthermore, compound 1 showed a significant cytotoxic activity against the two cell lines with IC50 values of 19.20 ± 1.4 and 8.18 ± 0.9, μg/ml, respectively. This comes in agreement with the antioxidant activity that was assessed by 2,2,1-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl and SOD-like activity methods in the following order: EtOAc fraction > compound 1 > crude saponin fraction.
Do Domestic Firms Learn to Export from Foreign-Owned Firms? Evidence from Kenya

Attracting inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI) has been a major concern of most governments in developing countries. FDI is believed to bring many benefits to the host countries in terms of productivity, employment, and technology, among other benefits. This paper investigates the existence of export spillovers in Kenya for the period 2000-2005 using firm level panel data. More specifically, the paper analyses export spillovers in the manufacturing industry and the channels of transmission of such spillovers. Using a linear probability fixed effects model, the results show that foreign-owned firms may positively affect the decision of domestic firms to export through the demonstration effects. However, FDI could result in negative spillovers through the competition effects. There is also evidence of self-selection, where only the most productive firms venture into the export market. Therefore, policies aimed at encouraging firms increase their productivity will increase domestic firms’ participation in the export market.
Detection of Ciprofloxacin resistance genes in Escherichia coli isolated from dogs with urinary tract infections

This research was performed on uropathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) isolates and established the genes of resistance to ciprofloxacin between the isolates. A total of one hundred and three urine samples were tested for uropathogenic E. coli which were obtained from dogs with urinary tract infections (UTIs) using cultural isolation, antimicrobial susceptibility test, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The results revealed that genes associated with ciprofloxacin resistance are 24.3% positive for E. coli. The E. coli isolates were resistant to both ciprofloxacin and ampicillin (100%), highly susceptible to chloramphenicol (84.0%), and less susceptible to gentamycin (44.0%) and amikacin (40.0%). The PCR tests showed the presence of the ParC (in 25 samples; 100%), GyrA (in 25 samples; 100%), and GyrB (in 4 samples; 16.0%) genes. The findings of the present study showed an upsetting rate of ciprofloxacin and ampicillin resistance among the E. coli isolates from dogs with UTIs.
Procalcitonin and Neopterin in Infectious Diseases

Summary Procalcitonin, a new inflammation parameter, has been shown to be markedly increased in patients with severe bacterial and parasitic infections, septic shock, and multiple organ failure. In contrast, in severe viral infections or inflammatory reactions of non-infectious origin (e.g. toxic acute respiratory distress syndrome or toxic pancreatitis) as well as in autoimmune disorders, there is little or moderate increase of procalcitonin serum levels. Therefore procalcitonin may be used for diHerential diagnosis of bacterial versus non-bacterial inflammation. Furthermore, procaicitonin correlates with the severity of infection and sepsis and it is considered to be a valid parameter t()r monitoring both the severity and the course of sepsis and multiple organ failure as well as the success of surgical and intensive therapy in critically ill patients. Neopterin production is closely associated with activation of the cellular immune system. High neopterin levels are found in several inflamlnatory diseases and certain malignancies. Neopterin measurements are useful for monitoring allograft recipients to detect immunological complications. In autoimmune diseases, neopterin concentrations reflect the extent and activity of disease. In infectious diseases, neopterin helps in the differential diagnosis of acute viral and bacterial infections and provides prognostic information in human immunodeficiency virus disease and in patients with multiple trauma and sepsis. In this article the clinical application of procalcitonin and neopterin in infectious diseases is reviewed, and special emphasis is given to clinical situations in which the combined determination of both parameters, neoprerin and procalcitonin, is able to suppon ditkrential diagnosis.
The Investigation of Motor Production Test Indicators in Qualitative Research Methods

This research is based on the concept of smart manufacturing, with the case of a motor manufacturing line. Explore the relationship between the project content in the finished motor data and all processes of pre-engineering, coils, and assembly. The objective of this study is to improve the efficiency of motor quality control inspection. The method is mainly to use expert interviews and secondary data to collect case company data. This study finds that: 1. This research is based on the initial 88 testing items, of which 14 items can be referenced in the motor manufacturing process. 2. This study proposes the relevant parts and production steps corresponding to these 14 items, which can evaluate the error points from the values of the motor finished product inspection items and simplify the time spent in quality control inspection. Finally, this study proposes practical implications and future research recommendations.
EQUILIBRIUM MOISTURE CONTENTS OF PURELINE, HYBRID, AND PARBOILED RICE

Equilibrium moisture contents of long- and medium-grain rough rice of both pureline and hybrid cultivars, and a parboiled rough rice of unknown cultivar, were measured in a near-static air environment at five temperatures (10°C, 20°C, 30°C, 45°C, and 60°C) and relative humidities in the range of 10% to 70% using a gravimetric method. Results showed that there were no consistent significant differences between the equilibrium moisture contents of pureline and hybrid or medium- and long-grain rice cultivars. However, the equilibrium moisture content of parboiled rice was significantly less than that of non-parboiled rice for almost all air conditions. Nonlinear regression analysis was used to estimate empirical constants of five models used for describing grain sorption isotherms. The appropriateness of each model in describing the equilibrium data was evaluated using root mean square errors and residual patterns. The modified Chung-Pfost equation best described equilibrium data of non-parboiled samples, followed by the modified GAB, modified Oswin, modified Halsey, and modified Henderson equations. The modified Chung-Pfost and modified GAB equations were equally effective when describing equilibrium data of individual cultivars.
The Role of Behavioral and Livelihood Factors of Quality of Life Among People Living with HIV/AIDS on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in Public Hospitals of South West Ethiopia: 2018

Despite the use of HAART, People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) have continued to suffer due to the adverse health consequences of behavioral and livelihood factors of quality of life. Hence, this study was aimed to assess behavioral and livelihood factors of quality of life among PLWHIV on HAART in Jimma zone public hospitals, southwest Ethiopia 2018. A qualitative study using an in-depth interview with 22 ART users and 9 health professionals was carried out at the public hospitals of the Jimma zone, Southern Ethiopia that serves a large number of HIV positive individuals. Accurate transcribing of audiotaped interviews was done and digital audio recordings were transcribed carefully in English by the PI. The main responses were reported in the direct quotation and analyzed manually. The study was conducted from March 10-April 302018. The commonest factors include substance use, economic constraints, fear of stigma and discrimination, religion. On the other hand, the study identified that about 65% of respondents were economically insecure, females‟ with the highest-burden; more than half of PLWHIV on HAART experienced reducing the quantity or number of meals eaten, along with about 35% of respondents in-able to buy treatments. The study identified a range of barriers to QOL: substance use, economic constraints, poor perception, lack of disclosure, fear of stigma and discrimination, religion, lack of social support, drug side effects, and long waiting time. On the other hand, the livelihoods of respondents on economic insecurity, food, and nutrition insecurity along with lack of access to health care services were among the major challenges that patients faced. Therefore, the study would like to inform the development of effective interventions that address the barriers of QoL and livelihoods. Priority should be given to improving QoL by alleviating livelihoods, economic constraints, stigma and discrimination, education, and counseling to manage religious obstacles.
Phosphorus Influenced Nutritive Value, Yield and Economics of Berseem (Trifolium alexandrinum L.) Genotypes

1 Forage Section, Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125 004 (Haryana), India 2 Directorate of Extension Education, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125 004 (Haryana), India 3 Department of Biochemistry, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125 004 (Haryana), India 4 Directorate of Research, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125 004 (Haryana), India
Title: Recipient and donor experiences of known egg donation: Implications for fertility counselling Running head: Experiences of known egg donation

Objective: To explore the experiences of known egg donors and recipients in order to inform counselling practice. Background: Relatively little is known about known egg donation as a form of familybuilding in the UK, and on the experiences of individuals who have sought this form of donation. As such, there is a lack of guidance for fertility counselling in this area. Method: This was a cross-sectional, qualitative study. A purposive sample of four recipient women were recruited via a national support group for women experiencing Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI). Known egg donors (n=3) and recipient men (n=3) were recruited via a snowball sample, as identified by recipient women. In-depth interviews were conducted with participants. Interviews were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Results: Four themes were generated from the data: 1) ‘Doing anything’: existing relationships as the motivation to donate; 2) ‘It was my duty’: feelings of obligation to donate and to receive; 3) ‘Woman-to-woman’: a woman-centred experience; and 4) ‘Going through this together’: changed versus unchanged relationships. Conclusions: The study highlights a number of implications in known egg donation, arising from the relationships involved. It is recommended that these implications are considered by infertility counsellors in the provision of counselling, and by those undergoing known egg donation when seeking information and support, before, during and after the donation.
High-temperature dissolution of nickel chromium ferrites by oxalic acid and nitrilotriacetic acid

A study of the dissolution of a number of spinel-type oxides containing iron(III) ions by oxalic acid and nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) is reported. Increasing the chromium content of oxides of general composition Ni0.6CrxFe2. 4–xO4(x= 0.3–1.5) brought about a marked reduction in dissolution rate, and it is suggested that this arises by a mechanism involving a change from kink-site attack to ledge-site attack as the former become ‘blocked’ by less reactive chromium(III) ions. The Ni0.6Cr0. 6Fe1.8O4 oxide was investigated in more detail. The concentration dependences determined suggest that both oxalic acid and NTA are adsorbed at surface sites prior to dissolution. NTA brings about dissolution simply by ‘complexing’ attack, but with oxalic acid it was not possible to distinguish directly between complexing and reductive attack. The divalent cation also plays a role, for in the dissolution of a number of ferrites, AFe2O4(A = Co, Fe, Mn, Ni), in oxalic acid appreciable differences in dissolution rate were found, the order of reactivity being Fe > Mn > Co > Ni. The reasons for this are discussed.
A Retrospective Study of Dogs with Osteomyelitis Secondary to Fractures (2016-2020)

The purpose of this work was to evaluate the role of surgical procedures and the effectiveness of antimicrobial therapy in dogs with osteomyelitis secondary to fractures repair. Medical records between 2016 and 2020 were analyzed. Clinical data including signalment, affected bone segment, fracture type, isolated microorganisms, antimicrobial susceptibility profiles, applied therapeutic management and fracture healing time were documented. Eleven cases were confirmed with exogenous osteomyelitis of long bones secondary to fractures repair. The most common microorganisms isolated were Staphylococcus spp. , Streptoccocus spp. , and Escherichia coli. Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium followed by ceftriaxone were the most effective drugs. High-resistance rates were documented for penicillin and clindamycin. All 10 cases undergoing surgical revision were cured in 10-17 weeks. Simultaneous debridement with implant removal, reduction, and rigid internal fracture fixation is a satisfactory method for revision surgery in treatment of long bones fractures complicated with osteomyelitis.