Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
THE EFFECT OF ADDING DIFFERENT LEVELS OF ASTAXANTHIN ON THE PRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF BROILERS CHICKEN REARED UNDER HIGH ENVIRONMENTAL TEMPERATURES

This study was conducted in the field of poultry, Department of Animal production, College of Agriculture, University of AlQasim Green for the period from 1/7/2019 to 5/8/2019. To know the effect of adding different levels of Astaxanthin to the diet of broiler chickens in the productive performance of broiler chickens. 240 unsexed chicks at one day of age used ROSS 308 strain randomly distributed on five treatments (48 chicks/treatment). The chicks were fed on the starting and final diet containing 22.74 and 20.16% crude protein, and representative energy of 3078 and 3125.2 kilograms price/kg feed, respectively, In addition to the Astaxanthin powder at levels 0, 10, 20, 30 and 40 mg/kg feed for T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5 treatments, respectively. The addition treatments (T2, T3, T4 and T5) showed a highly significantly excelled (P <0.01) in both final body weight average, total weight gain, and the amount of cumulative consumed feed and improvement of feed conversion ratio significantly high, with a significant decrease in the total mortality of all adding treatments compared to control treatment (T1). It is concluded from this study that the addition of Astaxanthin to the broiler chickens diet has led to an improvement in the productive performance of broilers chickens reared under high environmental temperatures for 35 days.
Settlement seasonality and temporal changes in hard substrate macrozoobenthic communities of Lesina Lagoon (Apulia, Southern Adriatic Sea)

The macrofauna settling on experimental substrates was studied at two sites of the Lesina Lagoon to test its possible role in monitoring ecological variations in a brackish-water ecosystem. The community settlement was seasonally investigated on 3-month-old wooden poles; the development was monitored from 2001 to 2005. Comparisons with benthic assemblages settled on 10-yr-old poles were also performed. The main hydrological parameters were periodically measured during the study. A total of 38 species were collected. The assemblage reached the highest development in the central lagoon, showing relevant carbonate structures which supported a rich vagile fauna. Close to the sea-water inlet species richness and abundance values were lower, with the disappearance of some brackish-water species. A remarkable salinity drop during 2004 produced some faunistic changes in the assemblages, which however maintained different structures between the study sites, thus confirming macrozoobenthos as an efficient bioindicator of different environmental conditions for transition biotopes and a useful investigation tool in monitoring programmes.
Black gold deposits as absorbers for far infrared radiation

Thermal infrared sensors with maximal sensitivity and minimal response time require radiation absorbing layers with small heat capacity and high absorbance. In the near infrared these conditions are well met by black gold layers. In order to examine the question whether black gold layers are suitable absorbers as well in the far infrared. their reflectance is measured in a wave number range from k = 14 to 650 cm -1 , corresponding to a range in wavelength λ = 1/k between 15 and 710 μm. The samples are prepared at various residual gas pressures. The influence of tempering on the absorbance and the spectral absorption behavior at low temperatures is discussed. The experimental results may be accounted for by a dielectric function according to the Bergman formalism. The spectral dependence of the absorption coefficient and the real and imaginary parts of the refractive index following from it are presented.
Study of the Rytov dip for liquid o-terphenyl

Light scattering spectra in the depolarized configuration are presented for the fragile glass former o-terphenyl in the temperature range between 350 and 421 K. These spectra are characterized by the presence of the Rytov dip and have been analysed in terms of the two-variable model of Andersen and Pecora. This model works well in the whole temperature range explored, that is over a range where the shear viscosity varies by almost one decade. The coupling parameter R is extracted and turns out to be almost temperature independent and very similar to that derived for other studied systems.
Measuring efficiency and input substitutability: Evidence from the English higher education sector over a period of expansion

This paper explores the issue of efficiency and input substitutability in higher education. Data envelopment analysis and stochastic frontier analysis are used to estimate an output distance function (which incorporates measures of both quantity and quality of teaching and research inputs and outputs) over a thirteen-year period in the context of English higher education. The length of the study under consideration allows a preliminary investigation of the effects on efficiency and input substitutability of merger activity. This paper makes a number of contributions. First, parametric estimates of efficiency are compared with non-parametric estimates and found to differ in terms of level and ranking. Policy makers should be aware that estimation approach affects their perceptions of efficiency. Second, there is some evidence of a slight decline in the technical efficiency of the English higher education sector over time combined with no change in technology. It seems that the rapid expansion in student numbers in the sector observed over the study period has had a more detrimental effect on the institutions which were already inefficient than on those operating on the frontier. Third, preliminary results on substitutability suggest that: a) it is difficult to substitute away from academic staff into either administrative support or capital input; and b) it is slightly easier to substitute out of capital into administrative support than the converse. Fourth with regard to merger activity, it appears that the typical post-merger institution is significantly more efficient than either pre-merger or non-merging institutions, suggesting that, on average, merging is a positive activity. But these results should be interpreted with extreme care as the characteristics of the three types of institutions (pre-, postand non-merging) are considerably different and so the efficiency differences may be a consequence of something other than the merger. Thus the findings from this paper provide justification for undertaking a more detailed study of the efficiency effects of merger activity. JEL Classification: I23, C01, C33, D24
Detachment of rough particles with electrostatic attraction from surfaces in turbulent flows

The detachment of particles with coarse and fine roughnesses from surfaces in a turbulent boundary layer flow including electrostatic effects is studied. It is assumed that the real area of contact is determined by elastic deformation of asperities, and the effect of topographic properties of surfaces is included. The Johnson-Kendall-Roberts (JKR) adhesion model is used for analyzing the behavior of individual asperities. For an average Boltzmann charge distribution, the saturation charge condition as well as a fixed charge per unit mass, the Coulomb, the image, the dielectrophoretic, and the polarization forces acting on the particle in the presence of an imposed electric field are evaluated. The theories of rolling and sliding detachment are used to study the onset of removal of bumpy particles and those with fine roughness from plane surfaces. The hydrodynamic forces and torques acting on the particle attached to a wall, along with the adhesion force for the particle, are used in the model development.
THE ROLE OF CONFLICT RESOLUTION ON SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE

The study aims to predict conflict resolution in mediating the relationship among supply chain capability, supply chain partnership, and information sharing on supply chain performance. Data were collected by distributing questionnaires to 100 managers of a telecommunication company at Jakarta, Indonesia that were selected purposively. Data were analyzed statistically by using Partial Least Square. The results of this study found that supply chain capability, supply chain partnership, and information sharing, have no significant impact on supply chain performance, but have to be fully mediated by conflict resolution to have a positive and significant impact. These findings imply that managers should pay more attention on conflict resolution in the supply chain context. Originality of this study was performed that conflict resolution needed by supply chain context.
EFFECT OF FOLIAR APPLICATION OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATOR ON YIELD, NUTRIENT UPTAKE AND NUTRIENT USE EFFICIENCY OF RICE

Field experiments were conducted at Experimental Farm, Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, India during Navarai (January May, 2018) and Kuruvai (JuneOctober, 2018) to study the performance of rice to the foliar application of plant growth regulators on growth and yield of rice. The treatments comprised of, T1 Sodium Para-Nitrophenolate 0.3 % SL @ 5 ml/L, T2 Sodium Para-Nitrophenolate 0.3 % SL @ 10 ml/L, T3 Sodium Para-Nitrophenolate 0.3 % SL @ 20 ml/L, T4 Triacontanol 0.1 % EW @ 0.5 ml/L, T5 Gibberellic acid 0.001 % L @ 0.36 ml/L, T6 Control. The experiments were laid out in randomized block design with four replications. The results of the study evidently proved that foliar application of Sodium Para-Nitrophenolate 0.3 % SL @ 5 ml/L (T1) at 20-25, 45-50 and 65-70 days after transplanting recorded the highest yield attributes (number of panicles m-2, number of grains panicle-1 and test weight), yield (grain and straw) and The highest N, P and K uptake, agronomic efficiency and apparent recovery efficiency was recorded in Sodium Para Nitrophenolate 0.3% SL @ 5 ml/L (T1) during Navarai and Kuruvaiseasons. The lowest nutrient uptake, agronomic efficiency and apparent recovery efficiency was recorded under T6 (control). The highest soil available N, P and K was recorded in T6 (control) during Navarai and Kuruvai seasons. The least available nutrient was recorded under Sodium Para Nitrophenolate 0.3% SL @ 5 ml/L (T1).
New Class of Acetal Derived from Glycerin as a Biodiesel Fuel Component

The biodiesel production increase in the last few years has led to an overproduction of glycerin, the main byproduct of this industry. To avoid a glut in the glycerin market, many researchers are exploring new uses for this product. One of the most promising research areas is the use of glycerin-based additives to improve biodiesel properties. In this context, this paper presents the results of the study of a new oxygenate synthesized from crude glycerin as a biodiesel additive. The obtained results reveal that new acetal (2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methyl acetate not only improves biodiesel viscosity but also meets the requirements established by diesel and biodiesel fuels by the European and American Standards (EN 14214 and ASTM D6751, respectively) for other important parameters, such as flash point and oxidation stability, that have not been studied before with previous acetals. The comparison study between this new acetal and the known additive glycerol triacetate (triacetin) demonstrates that th.
INFLUENCE OF TREE AGE ON VEGETATIVE GROWTH, LEAF NUTRIENT CONTENT AND YIELD OF KINNOW TREES

The tree age affects vegetative growth of trees, yield and quality of fruits to a great extent. The current research to explore the influence of age of Kinnow trees on plant growth, fertility and productivity has been worked out in subtropical mountainous region of Punjab. It was observed that there was significant influence of tree age on the vegetative parameters studied and the annual increment in the various vegetative parameters like trunk girth, tree height, tree spread, tree canopy volume, trunk cross sectional area and leaf area was decreased with the increase in age from 5 to 25 years, though at varied rate. The macronutrients (N, P, K, Ca, Mg and S) content in the leaves was significantly increased with the increase in age of trees from 5 to 25 years while the micronutrients (Fe, Zn, Mn, Cu and B) content was significantly decreased with increasing age of trees. The fruit yield was significantly increased with increase in age of trees and the maximum fruit yield (1314.75 fruits per tree and 196.74 kg per tree) were recorded in 25-year-old trees followed by trees of 20 years age (1241.79 fruits per tree and 188.59 kg/ tree) whereas, minimum fruit yield (219.69 fruits per tree and 37.62 kg per tree) were recorded in 5-year-old trees.
RESOURCE-USE-EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS FOR THE SELECTED MAJOR HORTICULTURAL CROPS IN THE STATE OF NAGALAND AND MANIPUR, INDIA

In India, agriculture is important occupation of which 52.00 percent of the people depend for their livelihood. Although agriculture dominates the primary sector however it has not reached its potential level, since most of the farmers use traditional technology, slow adoption of modern and proven technologies which impaired productivity and results in lower standard living of the framers in the region. In flip side the intensification of agriculture in recent decades made the agricultural sector unsustainable due to overexploitation of groundwater and land degradation because of non-judicious of fertilizers. To meet the objectives of the proposed study, both primary as well as secondary have been collected. The primary data and other relevant information of the proposed study has been collected by adopting personal interview method from the selected farm households in the study area for agricultural year 2016 to 2018.
Hematological and serum biochemical evaluation of imatinib mesylate induced toxicity in wistar rats and its amelioration with grape seed proanthocyanidins

Non-target organ toxicities has been a critical issue in the clinical management of various neoplasm through chemotherapeutic agents. Imatinib mesylate, the first molecule among Tyrosine kinase inhibitor class of drugs has also been associated with hematological and various organ toxicities among human and animal patients. Grape seed proanthocyanidins on other hand was attributed with the protective abilities against various drug induced organ toxicities. The present study was conducted to investigate the ameliorative efficacy of GSPs in imatinib induced toxicity, through evaluation of hematological and serum biochemical parameters in male Wistar rats. The results indicated statistically significant (P<0.05) decrease in hematological values (TEC, Hb conc., PCV and TLC) and significant increase (P<0.05) in serum biochemical values (AST, ALT, ALP, Total protein, Creatinine and LDH) among drug control animals compared to normal ones. GSPs mediated amelioration was evident with significantly improved hematological and serum biochemical values among the animals co-administered with both imatinib and GSP extract, suggesting the chemoprotective efficiency of GSPs against imatinib mesylate induced nontarget toxicity.
IN VITRO AND IN VIVO SCREENING OF BARNYARD MILLET (ECHINOCHLOA FRUMENTACEA (ROXB.) LINK) GERMPLASM FOR SALINITY TOLERANCE

Soil salinity is one of the major abiotic stresses which play a detrimental role in crop production and productivity in semi arid and tropics. One of the important crops of this agro climatic zone is barnyard millet. This study was undertaken to screen barnyard millet germplasm for salinity tolerance under laboratory and field condition. A total of 31 barnyard millet accessions were screened along with two checks [MDU 1 and CO (KV)2] by top op paper method in four doses of Sodium chloride for tolerance to salinity stress at germination stage. Result of the experiment revealed that the variety MDU-1 and the germplasm accession BAR 119 were superior to other genotypes for all the seedling parameters. The traits germination percentage, promptness index and total seedling length had highly significant positive correlation with seed vigour index. Hence, these traits could be reliable indicators for selection under varying saline concentrations in seedling stage. The same set of genotypes were raised in saline sodic soil for evaluation of salt tolerance in field condition. Based on per se performance for yield component traits, the genotypes CO(KV)2, MDU-1, BAR 388, BAR 119 and BAR 193 were found to be superior. Thus, based on both lab and field studies, MDU 1 and BAR 119 were observed to posses better tolerance to salinity both during germination and crop growth phase. The characters grain yield per plant, flag leaf width, flag leaf length, lower raceme length, inflorescence width, inflorescence length and plant height were observed to record high GCV and hence could be considered as good selection indices under salinity.
Removal of Cu(II), Pb(II), and Ni(II) by Adsorption onto Activated Carbon Cloths

The adsorption of three metal ions, Cu(II), Ni(II), and Pb(II), is performed by activated carbon cloths (ACC). Two adsorbents, CS 1501 (with more than 96% of micropore volume) and RS 1301 (with 32% of mesopore volume), are studied. Batch experiments are carried out to assess kinetic and equilibrium parameters. They allow kinetic data, transfer coefficients, and maximum adsorption capacities to be computed. These parameters show the fast external film transfer of metal ions on fibers, because of their low diameter (10 μm). Intraparticular diffusion coefficients are lower than those obtained with a granular activated carbon, but maximum adsorption capacities agree with literature values for GAC. They show the dependency of adsorption on metal ion size and ACC porosity, the largest cation Pb(II) being more adsorbed by the mesoporous cloth. The pH effect is studied, and pH adsorption edges are determined. They are short, only 2 pH units, and located below the precipitation edges. A decrease of equilibrium pH .
ISOLATION AND DIAGNOSIS OF SOME CANDIDA SPECIES FROM SOME BAGHDAD CITY HOSPITALS WITH PCR TECHNIQUE AND EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SOME ANTIFUNGALS

The current study aimed to isolate and diagnose Candida spp yeasts that cause candidiasis with a PCR device from patients reviewed for some hospitals in Baghdad city and by 190 samples, the study recorded 123 isolates and the total percentage of infection was 64.7% . Samples were taken from different clinical cases of the vagina, blood and mouth and the Candida spp were (70.37%, 41.26%, 86.95%) respectively. Five types of yeasts were isolated and diagnosed, namely C. albicans, C. tropicalis, C. parapsilosis, C. krusei and C.glabarta. They were confirmed by PCR device and the most notable were yeast C. albicans, where 91 isolates were found, 73.98%, while the lowest infection was recorded. C.glabartawith 3 isolates, at 2.43%, significant differences at P  0.001. The C. albicans showed the ability to form a Grem tube and Chlamydospore formation. Cultivation on the differential medium, chromo agar, showed that the yeast of C. albicans in a light green color, C.tropicalis in a metallic blue and C.parapsilosis in a creamy white color as the C . krusei was light pink in color, while C.glabrata was pinkish-purple in color. Isolation and diagnosis of these species have been confirmed by the Vitek2 Compact System. Four types of antifungal agents, Nystatin, Amphotericin, Clotrimazole and Ketoconazole, were used, The results showed a different effect of antifungals on Candida spp. The results of the PCR using the fungi starter pair (ITS1, ITS4) showed that they produced different molecular sizes ranging from (510-870) bp where the type of C. albicans was 535 bp and C. krusie was bp 510 and C.tropicalis was bp 524 and C. parapsilosis was bp520 and C.glabrata were bp 870.
Combining ability effects and nature of gene action for grain yield and quality parameters in Pop corn (Zea mays var. everta)

The proficiency and efficacy of the parental selection programmes in most of the crops including popcorn can be significantly improved by estimating the combining ability and its effects. The present study was planned with an aim to assess the combining ability variances and effects in 28 cross combinations developed by crossing eight inbred lines of popcorn in half diallel fashion design (without reciprocals). The thirty eight genotypes including twenty eight hybrids along with their eight parents and two checks were evaluated in randomized complete block design to estimate the GCA and SCA of parents as well as crosses. Results for combining ability shown that mean sum of squares due to hybrids and parents vs. hybrids were significant, which in turn exhibits significant genotypic differences for all the characters under study except grain protein content. It was also apparent that both general combining ability and specific combining ability variances were significant for all the characters except grain protein content which indicated importance of both additive and non additive gene action in the inheritance of these traits. The inbred lines viz., HKI PC 1473-5, HKI PCBT 3, HKI PC 4B were found as good combiners and desirable for both grain yield and quality traits with high popping expansion. The cross combination HKI PC 1473-5 x HKI PCBT 3, HKI PC 4 x HKI PC 7 and HKI PC 4B x HKI PCBT 3 showed good SCA effects for grain yield, yield related traits and quality traits and thus indicated non additive gene effects is more pronounced and selection may prove reliable in maize hybridization programme for improvement of yield and other characters.
Probiotic and Lifestyle Modification in Obese Pediatrics with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Background: Non alcoholic fatty liver disease is an upcoming causes of chronic liver disease in pediatric population in Asia. Aims & Objective: To evaluate the potential of probiotic VSL#3 and Lifestyle modification in obese pediatrics with Non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Material & Methods: we conducted clinical trial in 106 obese children in age group of 5 to18 years and divided in to four groups;VSL#3 plus lifestyle intervention (n=26), VSL#3 (n=27), Lifestyle intervention (n=26) and Placebo (n=27) received interventions for four months. To identify NAFLD by ultrasonography, Body mass index (BMI), mid arm circumference (MAC), waist circumference (WC) and triceps skinfold thickness (TSF) were done. Serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-c),high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c), triglyceride (TG), cholesterol, fasting blood glucose(FBG), high sensitivity C-reactive protein (HSCRP), uric acid, obesity hormones were measured along with their dietary intake at baseline and post trial. Results: VSL#3 plus lifestyle intervention significantly the most pronounced therapy for reducing fatty liver grades, anthropometric with biochemical parameters and beneficial impact on obesity hormones (p<0.001) as compared to single therapy of VSL#3 and lifestyle intervention alone. Conclusion: Combined therapy of VSL#3 plus lifestyle intervention is promising treatment for management of NAFLD in Indian obese children.