Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
EFFECT OF PARTIAL AND TOTAL SUBSTITUTION FOR AZOLLA PLANT (AZOLLA PINNATA) POWDER INSTEAD OF SOYBEAN MEAL IN BROILER CHICKENS DIETS ON BLOOD BIOCHEMICAL TRAITS

This experiment was conducted in the poultry field, Poultry Department belonging to the Center for Livestock and Fisheries, Directorate of Agricultural Research, Ministry of Science and Technology for the period from 8/7/2018 to 19/8/2018 in order to study the effect of partial and total substitution for Azolla plant (Azolla pinnata) powder instead of soybean meal in broiler chickens diets on blood biochemical traits. A 105 chick of unsexed broiler chickens (Ross strain), with one day’s age were used, where they were randomly divided into five treatments, with a rate of 21 birds per treatment and each treatment consisted of three replicates (7 birds per replicate). The experimental treatments were as follows: The first treatment: the feed provided to the chicks of this treatment for the duration of the experiment and without any addition or substitution, it was used as a control group, the second treatment: the feed provided to the chicks by substituting Azolla plant 5% instead of soybean meal, the third treatment: the feed provided to the chicks by substituting Azolla plant 10% instead of soybean meal, the fourth treatment: the feed provided to the chicks by substituting Azolla plant 15% instead of soybean meal and the fifth treatment: the feed provided to the chicks by substituting Azolla plant 20% instead of soybean meal. The study included the following traits: concentration of uric acid, total protein, concentration of albumin, concentration of globulin, G / A ratio, concentration of total cholesterol, concentration of triglyceride, concentration of High-density lipoprotein, concentration of low-density lipoprotein, thyroid hormones T3 and T4, Alanine transaminase enzyme (ALT), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) enzyme and concentration of glutathione peroxidase enzyme. The results indicated that the substitution of Azolla plant with the percentage of (5, 10, 15, 20%) led to raising the concentration of total protein, globulin, high-density lipoproteins, thyroid hormones T3 and Glutathione peroxidase as well as a significant decrease in total cholesterol, triglycerides and lowdensity lipoproteins were recorded. It is concluded from the current experiment that the substitution of the Azolla plant instead of soybean meal can lead to improving some of the biochemical traits for broiler chickens blood.
The third evolution of ionic liquids: active pharmaceutical ingredients

A modular, ionic liquid (IL)-based strategy allows compartmentalized molecular level design of a wide range of new materials with tunable biological, as well as the well known physical and chemical, properties of ILs, which thus deserve consideration as ‘tunable’ active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with novel performance enhancement and delivery options. IL strategies can take advantage of the dual nature (discrete ions) of ILs to realize enhancements which may include controlled solubility (e.g., both hydrophilic and hydrophobic ILs are possible), bioavailability or bioactivity, stability, elimination of polymorphism, new delivery options (e.g., slow release or the IL-API as ‘solvent’), or even customized pharmaceutical cocktails. Here we exemplify this approach with, among others, lidocaine docusate (LD), a hydrophobic room temperature IL which, when compared to lidocaine hydrochloride, exhibits modified solubility, increased thermal stability, and a significant enhancement in the efficacy of topical analgesia in two different models of mouse antinociception. Studies of the suppression of nerve growth factor mediated neuronal differentiation in rat pheochromocytoma (PC12) cells suggests potential differences between LD and lidocaine hydrochloride at the cellular level indicating an entirely different mechanism of action. Taken together these results suggest that the unique physiochemical properties of ILs in general, may confer a novel effect for the bioactivity of an API due to (at least) slow-release properties in addition to novel delivery mechanisms.
Using machine learning to disentangle LHC signatures of Dark Matter candidates

We study the prospects of detecting and characterising Dark Matter at colliders using Machine Learning (ML) techniques. We focus on the monojet and missing transverse energy (MET) channel and propose a set of benchmark models for the study: a typical WIMP Dark Matter candidate in the form of a SUSY neutralino, a pseudo-Goldstone impostor in the shape of an Axion-Like Particle, and a light Dark Matter impostor whose interactions are mediated by a heavy particle. All these benchmarks are tensioned against each other and against the main SM background (Z+jets). Our analysis uses both the leading-order kinematic features as well as the information in additional hard jets. We use different representations of the data, from a simple event data sample with values of kinematic variables fed into a Logistic Regression algorithm or a Neural Network, to a transformation of the data into images related to probability distributions, fed to Deep and Convolutional Neural Networks. We also study the robustness of our method against including detector effects, dropping kinematic variables, or changing the number of events per image. In the case of signals with more combinatorial possibilities (events with more than one hard jet), the most crucial data features are selected by performing a Principal Component Analysis. We compare the performance of all these methods, and find that using the 2D images significantly improves the performance.
Diesel Oil Removal by Froth Flotation Under Low Interfacial Tension Conditions I: Foam Characteristics, and Equilibration Time

Abstract Froth flotation is a surfactant‐based separation process which is suitable for treating dilute wastewaters. To achieve high performance for the froth flotation operation, the combination of an ultra‐low interfacial tension (IFT) between excess oil and excess water phases, high foam production rates, and high stability of the foam produced, must be attained. To obtain the ultra‐low interfacial tensions, a Winsor Type III or middle phase microemulsion has to be formed. In this study, branched alcohol propoxylate sulfate sodium salt with 14–15 carbon number and 4 PO groups (Alfoterra 145–4PO) was used to form microemulsions with diesel oil. From the results of this work, an increase in surfactant concentration decreased the IFT, and increased foam stability. To obtain the minimum IFT in the region of a Winsor Type III microemulsion, the addition of 5 wt. % NaCl was needed. However, this optimum salinity does not result in effective froth flotation due to poor foam characteristics. The results indicate that both the IFT and the foam characteristics should be optimized to achieve high efficiency of oil removal in a froth flotation operation. Unlike the previously‐studied ethylbenzene system, agitation of the solution before introduction into the flotation column yielded the lowest diesel oil removal efficiency because of the poor foam characteristics compared to either unagitated systems or systems allowed to equilibrate for one month.
Experimentelle Untersuchungen zur Pathogenese der Pansenacidose beim Schaf

Summary Experimental Investigations about the Pathogenesis of Rumen Acidosis in Sheep Rumen acidosis was provoked in 13 cross-bred sheep by feeding oat (32 g/kg body weight) or wheat of different grinding levels (26 g/kg). Development of the diet-related disease was studied in 8 fistulated sheep fitted with a permanent rumen canula and with implanted jugular vein catheter by analysing blood and rumen fluid sampled up to 48 hours after feed intake. Ingesta of the different segments of the digestive tract were collected from 5 sheeps, necropsied 8 and 12 hours after feeding respectively. Concentrations of glucose, L- and D-lactate were measured in blood and digesta by enzymatical methods. Concentrations of amylopolyglucanes and pH values were analysed in the digesta. Whereas the plasma concentration of glucose and L-lactate rose with a maximum at 8 to 12 hours after feeding, that of D-lactate was maximally increased after 24 hours. High concentrations of amylopolyglucanes, glucose, L- and D-Lactate were found in the whole digestive tract 8 and 12 hours after feed intake. It is concluded from the results obtained that sheep show characteristics of monogastric intestinal digestion with the release of considerable amounts of glucose and of both lactate isomers after feeding fine distributed starch. Zusammenfassung Bei 13 Krezungsschafen wurde eine Pansenacidose durch Verfutterung von 32 g/kg KM Hafer- oder 26 g/kg Weizenschrot unterschiedlichen Vermahlungsgrades experimentell erzeugt. Der Krankheitsverlauf wurde an 8 Tieren, die mit Pansenfisteln und Jugularvenenkathetern versehen waren, bis zu 48 Stunden nach Futteraufnahme anhand von Meswerten im Blutplasma und in der Pansenflussigkeit verfolgt. 5 Schafe wurden 8 bis 12 Stunden nach Futterung getotet, von ihnen wurden Ingestaproben aus verschiedenen Darmsegmenten entnommen. Fur die Bestimmung der Konzentrationen von Glucose, L- und D-Lactat im Plasma und in den Ingestaproben dienten enzymatische Standardmethoden. In den Ingesta wurden auserdem die Konzentrationen loslicher und partikularer Amylopolyglucane sowie der pH bestimmt. Die Plasmakonzentrationen von Glucose und L-Lactat stiegen mit Maximalwerten zwischen 8 und 12 Stunden nach der Futterung an. D-Lactat erreichte im Plasma Maximalwerte erst nach 24 Stunden. Im gesamten Verdauungstrakt wurden 8 und 12 Stunden nach Futteraufnahme hohe Konzentrationen an Amylopolyglucanen, Glucose, L- und D-Lactat gefunden. Aus den Befunden wird der Schlus gezogen, das Schafe nach Uberfutterung mit Getreideschroten die Charakteristika monogastrischer intestinaler Verdauung mit erheblicher Freisetzung von Glucose und Lactat zeigen.
Computerized GC/MS detection of monoaromatic and triaromatic steroid hydrocarbons in Alamein crude oil

Series of C-ring monoaromatic steroid hydrocarbons (C21, C22, C27 C29) and triaromatic steroid hydrocarbons (C20, C21, C26 C28) have been recognized in the aromatic hydrocarbon fraction of Alamein crude oil from the western desert, Egypt. Detection of these compounds were based on mass fragmentography of the key ions m/z 253 and m/z 231 and comparison of the mass spectra and relative retention times with literature data. The predominance of the C29 monoaromatic steroids and C28 triaromatic steroids provide further evidence for a land plant origin of Alamein oil. The results substantiate previous evidence of the occurrence of an aromatization process with increasing maturation and indicate a moderate maturity level for Alamein oil.
Phenomenological model of the clavulanic acid production process utilizing Streptomyces clavuligerus

The kinetics of clavulanic acid production process by Streptomyces clavuligerus NRRL 3585 was studied. Experiments were carried out in a 4 liters bioreactor, utilizing 2 complex media containing glycerol as the carbon and energy source, and peptone or Samprosoy 90NB (soybean protein) as nitrogen source. Temperature was kept at 28°C and the dissolved oxygen was controlled automatically at 40 % saturation value. Samples were withdrawn for determination of cell mass (only peptone medium), glycerol and product concentrations. Gas analyzers allowed on line determination of CO2 and O2 contents in the exit gas. With Samprosoy, cell mass was evaluated by determining glycerol consumption and considering the cell yield, YX/S, as being the same for both cases. Oxygen uptake and CO2 production rates were strongly related to growth and substrate consumption, allowing determination of stoichiometric constants in relation to growth, substrate, oxygen, product and carbon dioxide.
WIDTHS OF THE ATOMIC K–N7 LEVELS

Abstract Atomic level widths obtained from experimental measurements are collected in Table I, along with the corresponding theoretical widths derived from the Evaluated Atomic Data Library (EADL) of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; these EADL values are based upon the Dirac–Hartree–Slater version of the independent-particle model. In a minority of cases, many-body theory predictions are also provided. A brief discussion of the manner in which the experimental widths were deduced from spectroscopic data is included. The bulk of the data are for elements in the solid state, but a few data for gases and simple compounds are included. For the K, L2, L3, and M5 levels, where Coster–Kronig contributions do not contribute or contribute only to a small extent to the overall widths, the EADL predictions appear satisfactory for elements in the solid state. For other levels, where Coster–Kronig and super-Coster–Kronig transitions have large probabilities within the independent-particle model, this model is not satisfactory. Table II provides a complete set of recommended elemental values based upon consideration of the available experimental data.
Evaluation of different African marigold (Tagetes species Linn.) genotypes for vegetative, floral and yield attributes under Southern Telangana condition

The objective of the present study was to evaluate different African marigold (Tagetes species Linn.) genotypes for vegetative, floral and yield attributes on performance of 8 genotypes under semi-arid climatic conditions of Hyderabad, Telangana condition under the college of Horticulture Mojerla. Experiment was laid out in Randomised block design (RBD) with three replications, at College of Horticulture Mojerla, Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University, Hyderabad, Mojerla during winter season of 2016 – 2017. All the genotypes showed significant variations for growth, flowering and yield parameters. The genotypes T5-Double Orange (81.79 cm) recorded the maximum plant height. Plant spread shows that maximum (N-S) was recorded T1-Arka Agni (48.83 cm). The maximum plant spread in (E-W) was recorded in genotype T1-Arka Agni (52.80 cm). The cultivar recorded the maximum stem girth T4-Erecta Naana Moon Light (5.17 cm). The maximum stem diameter (1.23 cm) was observed in T1-Arka Agni. Numbers of primary branches were maximum T1-Arka Agni (12.40). Secondary branches maximum in T1-Arka Agni (24.13). The genotypes T4-Erecta Naana Moon Light (46.63 days), recorded the least number of days to first flower bud appearance.The genotype T3Arka Bangara-2 (48.40 days) was earliest in first flower opening. The maximum diameter of flower was recorded in T4-Erecta Naana Moon Light (6.13 cm).
Factors Associated with Blood Donation Practice among College Students in Southwest Ethiopia

Blood transfusion is a crucial element of health care. It contributes to saving millions of lives both in routine and emergencies each year. However, millions of patients do not have timely access to this vital resource in Low-income Countries (LICs), including Ethiopia. Eventhough some shreds of evidence are available at the national level, specific studies regarding blood donation practice among college students are limited. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the magnitude and factors associated with blood donation practice among college students in southwest Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 429 Mizan-Aman health science college students from June 01 to 15, 2019. The data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. The data were entered and cleaned using EPI-Data version 4.2. 0.0, then analyzed using SPSS version 20 software. Of the 394 participants, the practice of blood donation was 35.5% (140), 95% CI (30.8%-40.2%). Of the 140 participants, 72 (51.4%) and 120 (85.7%) of the respondents were one-time donors and voluntary blood donors, respectively. The factors associated with the practice blood donation were aged ≥ 23 years, former urban residence, having a mother with primary school completed, having good knowledge, and a positive attitude toward blood donation. The practice of blood donation was not adequate among study populations. Therefore, the consideration of encouragement campaigns and educational sessions within the campus will play paramount importance in the increment of blood donation practice.
Canine Parvovirus Infection in Dogs: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Egypt

Canine parvovirus (CPV) infection is a global infectious and contagious viral disease of canine, especially in dogs infected by three variants of CPV type. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and potential risk factors of parvovirus infection in dogs residing in Egypt. A total of 122 dogs suffering from vomiting and diarrhea were screened by antigen rapid CPV/Canine Coronavirus Ag test kit for the diagnosis of CPV infection from March 2012 to February 2013. Age, breed, season, and vaccination of each dog were recorded to study the prevalence of CPV. The overall prevalence of CPV infection in dogs was reported as 59.7%. Dogs between 0 and 3 months of age indicated the highest prevalence of 68% followed by 4-6 months of age which was 53.3%. The lowest prevalence of CPV was reported in dogs above 6 months of age (20%). The maximum prevalence was noticed in non-descript dogs (48.5%) followed by German shepherds (26.7%), Doberman (23.07%), and Griffon (16.6%). Among different risk factors, young, unvaccinated puppies and exotic breeds were more prone to CPV infection. Regarding the season, the higher prevalence was noticed in summer (77.1%) followed by spring (55.5%), autumn (25%), and winter (16.6%). Thus, CPV is an infectious and highly contagious viral disease of dogs. Age and seasonal variations are risk factors in the prevalence of CPV infection. Identification of the potential risk factors associated with the disease may be helpful to construct the ideal preventive measures.
PREPARATION OF MEAT TABLETS USING DIFFERENT LEVELS OF OSTRICHES WITH BEEF AND EVALUATION OF FATTY ACID CONTENT IN THE PRODUCT

This study included the use of two types of meat in the preparation of meat tablets, ostrich meat and beef (both from thigh area) and in different proportions, T1 (beef 100%), T2 (beef 75% ostrich 25%), T3 (Beef 50% Ostrich 50%), T4 (Beef 25% Ostrich 75%) and T5 (100% Ostrich). Bread crumb was used as filling at 5%, flavors and table salt were used 2% each. Meat tablets were prepared at weight of 50 g and diameter of 8 cm per tablet. Fat content of fatty acids in meat tablets was analyzed by the aid of GS/MS. The results for T1 and T5 treatments showed the highest percentage of saturated fatty acid (palmitic) which was 14.65 and 16.99%, respectively. While in T2, T3 and T4 the highest percentage of unsaturated fatty acid (oleic) was 21.63, 25.44 and 21.70%, respectively. This study showed that preparing meat tablets (burger) by mixing different ratios from beef and ostrich meat substantially affected fatty acid content in the product.
Oxidation of Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Water. 4. Ozone Combined with Hydrogen Peroxide

Three polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, fluorene, phenanthrene, and acenaphthene, have been treated in water with ozone combined with hydrogen peroxide. The effect of hydrogen peroxide concentration, pH, and bicarbonate ions has been investigated. The process goes through direct and radical reactions in the case of fluorene and phenanthrene oxidation, while acenapthene is removed exclusively by direct ozonation. At concentrations of hydrogen peroxide higher than 10-5 M, ozone mass transfer controls the process rate, regardless of pH. In any case, however, the presence of hydrogen peroxide does not improve the oxidation rate compared to ozonation alone due to the importance of the direct reactions. Intermediate compounds identified during oxidation with ozone alone and combined with UV radiation or hydrogen peroxide are similar and justify the high consumption of ozone in these processes.
Observations of Polar Wind and Thermal Ion Outflow by Akebono/SMS

We present a statistical analysis of thermal H + and O + ion flux measurements in the high-altitude (6000∼9000 km) polar ionosphere from the Suprathermal ion Mass Spectrometer (SMS) on Akebono. It is shown that the normalized H + polar wind flux (to 2000 km altitude) varies from 10 7 to 10 8 cm -2 s -1 at 2000 km altitudes. Surprisingly, the O + ion flux is found to be comparable to the H + ion flux and much higher than classical theory prediction. The magnetic local time (MLT) distribution ofthe upward ion flux and its geomagnetic activity (K p ) dependence are also presented. At both magnetically quiet and active times, the integrated H + ion flux is largest in the noon sector (09∼15 MLT) and smallest in the midnight sector (21∼03 MLT); the flux ratio was found to be approximately one order ofmagnitude. The total flux of H + ion outflow integrated over the polar ionosphere (ILAT ≥ 75°) and over all local times was found to correlate inversely with the K p index. The integrated H + flux (ILAT ≥ 75°) in quiet times was 0.9∼1.5 × 10 25 ions s -1 while the flux in active times was a factor of 2∼3 smaller (0.4∼0.6 × 10 25 ions s -1 It also exhibited a slight positive correlation with the IMF (interplanetary magnetic field) B z component.
Raman Intensities of HDO and Structure in Liquid Water

Photoelectric Raman spectra of HDO in 5‐mole % isotopically substituted water show single, broad, slightly asymmetric bands in both of the regions containing the uncoupled fundamental stretching motions. An empirical correlation between O–H or O—D stretching frequency and O···O hydrogen‐bonded distance has been used to map the frequency coordinate of the spectra onto an intermolecular distance scale, and the Raman bands are replotted on this abscissa. The resulting intermolecular distribution functions for liquid water agree with x‐ray results and support the suggestion that the breadth of the HDO uncoupled stretching bands reflects the variation of intermolecular distance. Moreover, it is noted that the corresponding infrared and Raman bands are almost superposable, and that this indicates little hydrogen‐bond breakage in liquid water. The distribution of intermolecular distances represented by the spectra is compared to that incorporated in some of the structural models for liquid water. It appears that.
New Evidence for Symmetry Dependent Isotope Effects: O+CO Reaction

The isotopic fractionation associated with the O + CO reaction has been studied using oxygen atoms produced by room temperature O2 photolysis at two different wavelengths, 185 and 130 nm. A large mass-independent isotopic fractionation is observed in the product CO2, extending the range of this type of reaction beyond O + O2 and SF5 + SF5. Kinetic evaluation of the data restricts the source of the mass-independent fractionation mechanism to the O + CO recombination step rather than O2 photolysis, secondary ozone formation, or O2 photodissociation. At least one, and most likely two other fractionation processes appear to occur in the experiments, and interpretation of the isotopic results is tentative at present. Based on the relevant reaction rates and the value for the reduced partition function for isotopic exchange between O and CO, it is suggested that this process may occur prior to the δ17O≅δ18O recombination process. Secondary CO2 photolysis may superimpose an additional fractionation. The experimental data are also examined in the context of a model based upon energy randomization rates versus the lifetime of the activated complex.