Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effect of floor type on hock health of Sahiwal heifers

The present study was carried out to observe the effect of different flooring types on the hock health of Sahiwal heifers. Twenty four healthy Sahiwal heifers maintained at DDD Farm of ILFC of DUVASU, Mathura were quasi randomly distributed into four groups on the basis of body weight and age. Heifers of first group were reared on concrete flooring (T1) which served as control group, the heifers of second group were reared on Sand flooring (T2), the heifers of third group were reared on Cow Dung bed flooring (T3) and the heifers of fourth group were reared on Rubber mat installed flooring (T4). The animals were exposed to their respective floorings round the clock, for which they were kept in tethered conditions and scoring for hock health was done on a fortnightly basis. There was a significant effect (PT4>T1>T2).
The Effect of Firm’s Size on Corporate Performance

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of capital structure on firm’s financial performance that is conducted on 55 manufacturing sector listed companies in Indonesia Stock Exchange. The data analysis is conducted using R Studio software. Study is used data panel analysis with random effect model. The result of this study are (1) firm's size has no effect on firm's financial performance which is proxied by return-on-assets; (2) firm's size has no effect on firm's financial performance which is proxied by market-to-book-value.
New shrimps (Families Procarididae and Atyidae) from a submerged lava tube on Hawaii

ABSTRACT A new genus and species of procaridid shrimp, Vetericaris chaceorum, and a new atyid species, Halocaridina palahemo, are described from the island of Hawaii. The new genus, regarded as more primitive than Procaris, is characterized by the possession of a larger number of gills than Procaris, including arthrobranchs and pleurobranchs on the third maxilliped and pereiopods 1-4, elongate pleopodal endopods, appendices internae on pleopods 3-5, and elongate dactyls on pereiopods 1-5. Reexamination of the two genera of procaridids would seem to indicate a greater affinity with the caridean shrimps than with the dendrobranchiate shrimps. The new Halocaridina differs from its only congener in several features, including a shorter rostrum, a more inflated carapace, and less inflated chelae. Reference to Pleistocene geological history, and present-day hydrological conditions strengthen the argument for relatively deep anchialine refugia from which dispersal took place, to explain the distribution of anchialine shrimps.
Effect of FYM, Zn and Trichoderma spp. on content and uptake of N, P, K, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn and Cd by spinach beet grown in Cd contaminated soil

An investigation entitled “Effect of FYM, Zn and Trichoderma spp. applications on growth, yield and cadmium uptake by spinach beet grown in Cd contaminated soil” was carried out during rabi 2016 at Department of Natural Resources Management, ASPEE College of Horticulture and Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari. The present pot trial consisting of 18 treatment combinations involving three levels of FYM (F0: control, F1: 10 t ha and F2: 20 t ha) and two levels of Trichoderma (T0:Control, T1:2 kg ha) and three levels of Zinc (Z0: control, Z1: 2.5 mg kg and Z2: 5.0 mg kg) was conducted in FCRD with three repetitions. The significantly highest content of N (3.20, 3.08 and 3.02 percent), P (0.23,0.23 and 0.16 percent) and K(3.86, 3.38 and 3.51 percent), Fe (526.79, 615.88, 313.10 ppm), Mn (53.61,50.10, 49.05 ppm), Cu (5.13, 6.08, 5.55 ppm) and Zn (15.48, 14.5, 15.78 ppm) were found due to application of FYM @ 20 t ha over F1 and F0 during 1, 2 and 3, respectively. However, significantly lowest Cd content was found due to application of FYM @ 20 t ha over F0 during 1, 2 and 3 cutting with magnitude in decrease by 9.06, 16.22 and 10.37 percent, respectively in leaves and 17.91 percent in root. However, N, P and K content significantly affected due to application of Trichoderma @ 2 kg ha(T1) over no application (T0) except during 2 cutting in K content. Fe content was significantly affected due to application of Trichoderma @ 2 kg ha(T1) over no application (T0) except Fe content during 2 and 3 cutting. While Cu and Cd content in leaves during 1 and 3 cuttings and Cd content in root were significantly affected due to application of Trichoderma (2 kg ha) over the control. The concentration of macro and micro nutrient were significantly higher with Z2 treatment as compared to Z1 and Z0 treatment. However, macro and micro nutrients uptake by leaves significantly affected due to application of Trichoderma @ 2 kg ha(T1) over no application (T0) during 1, 2 and 3 cutting. However, significantly highest N, P, K, Fe, Mn, Cu and Zn uptake by leaves were found due to application of Zinc @ 5 mg kg(Z2) over Z1 and Z0 with corresponding value of 0.302. 0, 0.296, 0.275 g pot; 0.0226, 0.0215, 0.0137 g pot and 0.394, 0.331, 0.341 g pot; 5.13, 6.21 and 2.95 mg pot; 0.53, 0. 51 and 0.48 mg pot; 0.050, 0.059 and 0.052 mg pot; and 0.1622, 0.1460 and 0.1489 mg pot, respectively during 1, 2 and 3 cutting.
Use of Wastewater Treatment Sludge (WTS) As Filler in Hot-Mixed Asphalt Concrete

This research deals with the use of sludge from the Water Treatment Plant of Ponta do Ismael, in the city of Manaus, state of Amazonas, Brazil, as a filler fraction in hot-mixed asphalt concrete, replacing the mineral filler traditionally used in this region (Portland cement). Five asphalt mixtures were analysed, one as reference (100% Portland cement) and four others, using sludge in the proportions of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%, by mass, reaching a maximum of 5%, in relation to the total mass of the mixture. Specimens of the five asphalt mixtures were moulded and the results according to Marshall stability, flow value, static indirect tensile strength, resilient modulus and repeated-load indirect fatigue (fatigue life) were analysed. All the physical and mechanical properties of the five mixtures met the specifications of Brazilian standards, having mixtures with sludge showing better performances than the reference mixture.
Studies on little leaf of brinjal and morphotaxonomy of the leafhopper species associated from Bengal

Little Leaf of Brinjal (LLB) is one of the major potential threats of brinjal cultivation in West Bengal as well as in India. The present study, carried out at Kalyani, West Bengal, revealed the occurrence of the two insect vectors of LLB viz. Hishimonus phycitis (Distant) and Amrasca biguttula (Ishida) in the brinjal ecosystem from this region. This is the first report of H. phycitis in brinjal ecosystem from West Bengal. The details of morphotaxonomical studies of these two species of leafhoppers were carried out and compared with recently available literature. Disease incidence percentage of LLB ranged between 12-14% in the experimental field and 7-9 % in the farmers’ field during the period of the study. Among the two vectors, A. biguttula was dominantly prevalent in brinjal throughout the growth stages. The transmission status of the two vectors in these areas can be assessed for the better and eco-friendly management of the disease.
Identification of QTLs for Rice Appearance Quality Traits Across Different Ecological Sites

Two rice varieties,Nipponbare(japonica) and 93-11(indica),whose whole genomes have been sequenced,were used as parents to create a recombinant inbred lines population consisting of 190 lines by single seed descent method.The genetic linkage map was constructed with 178 SSR,CAP,and STS markers.Quantitative trait loci(QTLs) were identified for six rice appearance quality traits including chalky grain rate(CGR),chalky area(CA),chalkiness degree(CD),grain length(GL),grain width(GW),grain length-width ratio(GLW) by composite interval mapping method in three different ecological sites(Lingshui,Hefei and Huaiyuan). A total of 39 QTLs were identified,with 6 to 7 for each trait,indicating that rice appearance quality traits were controlled by multiple genes.Eight QTLs were detected at 2 or 3 sites,among which qCD-1 and qCD-3(explaining 28.8% and 32.1% of variance) were detected in all the three sites.Eleven QTLs were found to have pleiotropy in which a single QTL controlled 2 to 6 traits,and the interval of RM16-RM143 on chromosome 3 controlled the 6 traits.The comparison of QTL identification among the three sites showed that the environment effects were trait dependant.The QTLs for GLW and CD were comparatively stable across sites,whereas those for GW were sensitive to environment.
Nucleic Acid and Immunological Diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2: Processes, Platforms and Pitfalls

Accurate diagnosis at an early stage of infection is essential for the successful management of any contagious disease. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus is a pandemic that has affected 214 countries affecting more than 37.4 million people causing 1.07 million deaths as of the second week of October 2020. The primary diagnosis of the infection is done either by the molecular technique of RT-qPCR by detecting portions of the RNA of the viral genome or through immunodiagnostic tests by detecting the viral proteins or the antibodies produced by the host. As the demand for the test increased rapidly many naive manufacturers entered the market with novel kits and more and more laboratories also entered the diagnostic arena making the test result more error-prone. There are serious debates globally and regionally on the sensitivity and specificity of these tests and about the overall accuracy and reliability of the tests for decision making on control strategies. The significance of the test is also complexed by the presence of asymptomatic carriers, re-occurrence of infection in cured patients as well as by the varied incubation periods of the infection and shifting of the viral location in the host tissues. In this paper, we review the techniques available for SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis and probable factors that can reduce the sensitivity and specificity of the different test methods currently in vogue. We also provide a checklist of factors to be considered to avoid fallacious practices to reduce false positive and false negative results by the clinical laboratories.
Lipid composition of raw and grilled beef cattle slaughtered at four body weights

The fatty acid composition of beef can be altered by factors related to the animal, management, processing and preparation. The effect of body weight and cooking of meat on the composition of long chain fatty acids was evaluated. Forty 10-month old crossbred young bulls (1⁄2 Brown Swiss x 1⁄2 Nellore) of initial body weight 219 kg finished in feedlot with high grain diet and slaughtered with 450, 469, 491 and 513 kg of body weight. The Longissimus dorsi muscle was collected after slaughter and carcass chilling. The individual composition of the fatty acids of the meat was not altered (P < 0.05) by different body weights and by cooking (until reaching 72o C). Likewise, the sum of the percentages of saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids; as well as the ratios between monounsaturated/polyunsaturated fatty acids and omega 3 and 6 were not altered. Therefore, the different body weights and heating used in this study were insufficient to cause significant alterations in the fat molecules and the meat can be consumed without damaging the health of the consumer.
Investigating the Elastic Performance of Metallic Wings with Piezoelectric Actuators using Smart Triangular Finite Element

A Finite Element Model (FEM) for the elastic analysis of aircraft wings with piezoelectric actuators is developed. A smart shell triangular element is established for the FE analysis. The wing aerodynamic loads are obtained using the Vortex Lattice Method (VLM). The model is used to investigate the effect of several piezoelectric voltages on the elastic performance of metallic wings with different configurations. These include as straight rectangular wing, forward swept rectangular wing, backward swept rectangular wing and straight tapered wing, in addition to a 3D wing of an UAV. It is found that the wing displacement can be decreased with the increase in the applied voltage for all wing configurations. However, the rate of decrease in case of backward swept wing is higher than in other cases. Additionally, in case of 3D relatively large wings the piezoelectric effect is found to be insignificant.
Effects of dietary surfactin supplementation on growth performance, intestinal digestive enzymes activities and some serum biochemical parameters of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fingerlings

Abstract This trial was conducted to investigate the effects of supplementary surfactin on growth performance, intestinal digestive enzymes activities and some serum biochemical parameters of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fingerlings. Three hundred and twenty fish were randomly divided into four treatment groups with four replicates in each group and 20 fish in each replicate. The dietary surfactin levels of four treatment groups were 0 (control group), 50, 100 and 200 mg/kg. The trial period was 7 weeks. Compared with the control group, final body weight, daily feed intake, weight gain rate, feed conversion ratio and protein efficiency ratio were improved significantly by surfactin supplementation (p < 0.05). No significant differences of survival rate were found between the control group and all surfactin supplementation groups (p > 0.05). The activities of protease and lipase in intestine of surfactin supplementation groups were significantly higher than those of the control group (p < 0.05), the amylase activities were similar among all treatment groups (p > 0.05). The activities of aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase were decreased significantly by dietary surfactin supplementation (p < 0.05), the levels of blood urea nitrogen, triglyceride, total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol were also decreased significantly (p < 0.05), while lysozyme activity and the high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level were increased significantly by the surfactin supplementation (p < 0.05). In conclusion, we demonstrated a promotion of growth performance and improvement of intestinal digestive enzymes activities and some serum biochemical parameters of tilapia fingerlings by dietary surfactin supplementation.
Histological study of nasal cavity in pigs

The present study was carried as a part of PhD programme in Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary College, Bengaluru, Karnataka. The histological studies conducted on nasal cavity of 10 adult healthy pigs. Revealed vestibular, respiratory and olfactory regions. The smallest vestibular region was lined by stratified squamous epithelium and its propria submucosa contained hair follicles, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, venous caverns, mucous and serous glands. The respiratory region was lined by pseudostratified columnar ciliated epithelium and its propria submucosa had mucous glands increased rostro-caudally the olfactory region was lined with the olfactory epithelium and contained mucous type of Bowman's glands and increased number of nerve bundles.
High density planting with insecticide resistance management approach for sustainable and profitable cotton production in rain fed region

High density planting demonstrations (50) on farmers’ fields at varied close spacings (75x10 and 90x10cm) with available compact genotypes (Suraj and G.Cot.16) were compared to normal spacing (120x45 cm) under Insecticide Resistance Management (IRM) umbrella in rain fed regions of Bharuch district under the project “NFSM:HDPS-IRM” during the year 2015-16. Aphid, thrips and leafhopper were found above ETL whereas whitefly and mealybug were found below ETL. The mean larval population of pink bollworm was 4.41 and 3.14 larvae/20 green bolls in Suraj and G.Cot. 16 spaced at closed spacings, respectively. The pink bollworm population was 2.51 and 2.68 larvae/20 green bolls in Bt-IRM and non IRM plots, respectively. Suraj variety spaced at 75x10 and 90x10 cm required 4.21 and 3.33 sprays and G.Cot. 16 spaced at 75x10 and 90x10 cm required 4.40 and 3.60 sprays against sucking pests and 2.37 and 2.38 and 3.20 and 2.40 sprays against bollworms, respectively as against 5.00 and 5.60 sprays against sucking pests and 2.00 and 3.80 sprays against bollworms in Bt-IRM and Bt-Non IRM cotton, respectively. The net return was found higher in G.Cot. 16 HDPS at both the spacing (Rs. 22966 and 17456/acre) than the Suraj HDPS (Rs. 16461 and 8235/acre). The net return for Bt-IRM farmers was higher (Rs.21527/acre) than non IRM-Bt farmers (Rs. 17919/acre). HDPS offer viable option to increase productivity especially under rain-fed region.
Effects of copper in water on distribution of copper and digestive enzymes activities in Eriocheir sinensis

Effects of different water-borne copper(Cu~ 2+)(0.00, 0.01, 0.10, 1.00, 5.00 mg·L~ -1) on distribution of copper in the body of Eriocheir sinensis and activities of some main digestive enzymes were studied by Single Gradient Factor Experiments. Among gill, epidermis and hepatopancreas of the animals in the control group without additive Cu~ 2+, average Cu~ 2+ was 0.074, 0.036, 0.023 mg·g~ -1 wet weight, respectively, which were determined by ICP-AES. When increasing of water-borne Cu~ 2+ except for the hepatopancreas and epidermis in tested group with 0.01 mg·L~ -1 water-borne Cu~ 2+ , Cu~ 2+ level increased significantly (analyzed by SPSS software) in all organs studied and especially in the hepatopancreas. In the tested group in which water-borne Cu~ 2+ was 5.00 mg·L~ -1, Cu~ 2+ level among the gill, epidermis, and hepatopancreas was 0.307, 0.191, 0.341 mg·g~ -1 wet weight, respectively. Furthermore, in the hepatopancreas the inhibition effect could be noted on activities of some important digestive enzymes, such as the typase, pepsin, amylase and cellulase in different extents during increase of water-borne Cu~ 2+. It is notable that such effect on the amylase was the most obvious even the level of additive Cu~ 2+ was only 0.01mg· L~ -1 that is the level of the National Water Purity Standard for Fisheries. Comparing with the control group, the activity of the amylase dropped sharply from 305.01±32.23 to 36.81±4.84 U·mg~ -1. The maximum inhibition rate of this enzyme could be recorded as high as 89.96% in the tested group with 5.00 mg·L~ -1 of water-borne Cu~ 2+. In contrast, the activity of the lipase enzyme was found increasing in all tested groups between 346.15% to 646.15%. The present study suggests that the different functional characteristics of the gill, epidermis and hepatopancreas may contribute to the change of Cu~ 2+ distribution pattern among these organs for Eriocheir sinensis[WTB1] when the additive Cu~ 2+ level in water was increased. Meanwhile, the hepatopancreas seems to be the main bioac Cu~ 2+ mulation site, as well as the metabolic organ for Cu~ 2+. Moreover, the variations on the activity of the typase, pepsin, amylase and cellulase enzymes can sensitively indicate the inhibition effect of Cu~ 2+ as well as its toxicity.
A study to compare Intravenous bolus Phenylephrine and ephedrine in controlling Hypotension under Spinal Anaesthesia for Caesarean Sections

Introduction : Spinal anaesthesia is more acceptable method of anaesthesia in elective cesarean section, but hypotension is the major limitation of this technique which might trigger to serious complications for both mother and fetus. The use of vasopressors is necessary to control hypotension caused by spinal anaesthesia. The present study was designed to compare the vasopressor effects of ephedrine and phenylephrine in ameliorating hypotension in elective caesarean delivery Methods: This was a Retrospective study . Data of 100 Cases of Caesarean Section surgeries were selected which used Ephedrine and phenylephrine as Vasopressors during Spinal Anaesthesia in last 2 years. Randomization was done using computer tables in selecting data. Patients were randomly allocated into two groups of 50 each. Randomization was done using computer tables in selecting data. The intergroup comparisons were made by Student's t-test and chi-square test for categorical variable. Results: There was no significant difference between different Age , height & BMI in two groups. The number of rescue doses required in group 1 and group 2 was statistically insignificant. The differences observed in baseline HR, SBP, DBP, and mean blood pressure between the two groups were statistically insignificant. There was a higher incidence of bradycardia in patients receiving phenylephrine. The difference in birth weight of neonates between the two groups was statistically not significant. No neonate had Apgar score <7 at 1 min and 5 min. Conclusion: In the present study, there was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of hypotension with rapid administration of crystalloid at the time of induction of spinal anaesthesia in both the groups (P > 0.05). We conclude from the present study that ephedrine and phenylephrine in appropriate equivalent doses are equally efficient in managing hypotension during spinal anaesthesia for caesarean delivery.
Occurrence and damages of beet armyworm populations in vegetable crops in Taicang

A field investigation of beet armyworm populations was carried on in Taicang County, Jiangsu Province. Pheromone and black light trapping plus examination of ovaries found that there were 7 generations in Taicang a year and that the 7th was incomplete; a large adult population of Spodoptera exigua from the end of September to the beginning of October was probably on the verge of migration; data from the field investigation determined that egg peak usually occured behind the moth peak by 5～6 days. A host selection survey determined that beet armyworms prefer ovipositing and feeding on vegetables of the mustard family.
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THE EFFECT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON EMPLOYEES PERFORMANCE

This study examined the effect of emotional intelligence on employees’ performance with the aim of understanding the influence of emotional intelligence of employee on his or her performance in organization. The variables studied were emotional intelligence on organizational employee performance. Six organizations from mixed industries in operation in Maiduguri Borno State were studied. Questionnaires were administered on the 121 sample which was determined purposely. A ChiSquare (X2) was used to test the hypotheses formulated. It was found out that the use of emotional intelligence was a more potent drive to any accomplishment than monetary rewards. It also concludes that the use of emotional intelligence, more than anything else, put more drive into any accomplishment including corporate performance than any monetary reward or status. The study recommends among others that managers should shift attention to, and be more concerned with employing emotional intelligence as a catalyst to drivers of performance rather than the measure of performance. The study was anchored on a theory of Goleman who helped make the idea of EI popular,