Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effects of Piper longum, Piper nigram and Zingiber officinale on survival, growth, activities of digestive enzymes and contents of total protein, vitamins and minerals in the freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii

Introduction The giant river prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii is dominating in India, and it is one of the major contributors of national economy. It is good source for protein, essential amino acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids, it is very low in fat, and therefore, it can be used as a healthy choice of food for human (Bhavan et al. 2010). The successful prawn culture depends on quality live feeds and nutrient rich commercial feeds. Both are very costly and non-affordable to small farmers. Therefore, low cost artificial feeds are much needed for promoting inland aquaculture of freshwater prawns. Nowadays, herbals are widely used in veterinary and human medicine. The herbal active principles in the diets induce the secretion of the digestive enzymes. It would stimulate the appetite and ultimately increased the food consumption and efficiencies (Bhavan et al. 2011; Shanthi et al. 2012; Radhakrishnan et al. 2013). Herbal active principles induce transcription, which lead to high protein synthesis (Citrasu et al. 2002, 2009). Several plant products found to have potent antiviral activity against fish and shrimp viruses. For example, shrimp fed with ethanolic extract of Clinacanthus nutans showed 95% survival rate against yellow head virus (YHV), but the control showed only 25% survival (Direkbusarakom et al. 1996). Herbs such as, Solanum trilobatum, Psoralea corylifolia and Clematis paniculata enriched Artemia fed Penaeus monodon had reduced vibrio species (Citrasu et al. 2002, 2009). Many plants have antibacterial and antifungal properties. For instance, the extract of Ocimum basilicum has controlled infection of Aspergillus flavus and Fusarium oxyspoum (Adiguzel et al., 2005). Herbal compounds have the ability to inhibit the generation of oxygen anions and scavenge free radicals, hence reduces the effects due to stress. Piper longum (long pepper) is a component of medicines which is reported as good remedy for treating gonorrhea, menstrual pain, tuberculosis, sleeping problems, respiratory tract infections, chronic gut-related pain and arthritic conditions. It has antioxidant, antimicrobial, antipyretic, antiallergic, immunomodulatory and antitumour activities (Joy et al. 2010; Khushbu, 2011). Other beneficial effects of P. longum include analgesic and diuretic effects, relaxation of muscles tension and alleviation of anxiety. Alkaloids, piperine, piper longumine and pipernonaline are the active principles of P. longum. Piper nigrum (black pepper) has many medicinal uses, including the ability to control worm infestations, and to provide
The Role of Hole Transport in Hybrid Inorganic/Organic Silicon/Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxy-thiophene):Poly(styrenesulfonate) Heterojunction Solar Cells

In this paper, the fundamental advantage of highly conductive transparent polymers as hole transport layers in hybrid solar cells is demonstrated. The substantial efficiency improvement of hybrid n-type silicon (n-Si)/poly(3,4-ethylenedioxy-thiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) solar cells by adding organic solvents to the polymer dispersion is investigated, and a model that explains reasons and mechanisms for that improvement is given. Open-circuit voltages of 600 mV were measured, which are comparable to conventional diffused silicon pn-junction wafer cells. It is shown by means of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy that the PEDOT versus PSS ratio plays an important role for charge carrier transport in the PEDOT:PSS layer as well as for charge carrier separation at the n-Si/PEDOT:PSS interface. A shell of insulating PSS segregates at the surface of PEDOT:PSS grains and represents a considerable barrier for charge carrier transport and charge carrier separation, influencing the conductivity of the .
Do Good Institutions and Economic Uncertainty Matter to Foreign Direct Investment?

This study investigates the effects of institutional quality, economic policy uncertainty and other key fundamental factors on foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows for a sample of 22 economies from 2000 to 2019. First, the quality of institutional infrastructure in the host country matter greatly to FDI inflows. Second, a subservient increase in the Economic Policy Uncertainty (EPU) growth rates adversely affects FDI inflows. Additionally, we found that macroeconomic fundamentals pertaining to the level of financial openness, exchange rate stability and financial development in the host country are of great importance to FDI inflows. In essence, the findings from our study suggest that the improvement of macroeconomic fundamentals in conjunction with robust and strong institutional infrastructure can contribute to the moderation of economic policy uncertainty, which deters FDI inflows.
Conservative Business Strategy as Moderator of Board Independence and Corporate Performance Nexus in Nigerian Financial Companies

The relationship between board independence and corporate performance is one that is replete with mixed results. This paper analyzes board independence and firm performance in the presence of conservative business strategy. The issues addressed focus on whether board independence contributes meaningfully to performance and whether conservative strategy amplifies the role of board independence in mitigating agency conflict and thus improving firm value or performance. To address this, 312 firm-year observations of firms in the Nigerian financial sector from 2007 to 2018 were analyzed using the ordinary least squares (OLS) regression model, panel data model, and structural equation model (SEM). In the OLS and panel data models, board independence did not show any significant influence on performance. In both models however, conservative strategy was significant. The inclusion of conservative strategy in the model increased the coefficient of determination (R2) to 32.1% and 31%, respectively, for the OLS and panel data models. In the structural equation model, conservative strategy was also significantly related to performance but negatively related to board independence. The evidence from this study shows that conservative business strategy moderates the link between board independence and firm performance. It is therefore recommended that firms should adopt conservative strategy to gain the monitoring and advisory roles of board independence, especially when true independence cannot be guaranteed.
Single atom catalysts by atomic diffusion strategy

The depletion of energy and increasing environmental pressure have become one of the main challenges in the world today. Synthetic high-efficiency catalysts bring hope for efficient conversion of energy and effective treatment of pollutants, especially, single-atom catalysts (SACs) are promising candidates. Herein, we comprehensively summarizes the atomic diffusion strategy, which is considered as an effective method to prepare a series of SACs. According to the different diffusion forms of the precursors, we review the synthesis pathways of SACs from three aspects: gas diffusion, solid diffusion and liquid diffusion. The gaseous diffusion method mainly discusses atomic layer deposition (ALD) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD), both of which carry out gas phase mass transfer at high temperatures. The solid-state diffusion method can be divided into nanoparticle transformation into single atoms and solid atom migration. Liquid diffusion mainly describes the electrochemical method and the molten salt method. We hope this review can trigger the rational design of SACs.
Looking Like a Million Dollars: Does Attractiveness Priming Increase Altruistic Behavior in Experimental Games?

The emergence of altruistic behavior constitutes one of the most widely studied problems in evolutionary biology and behavioral science. Multiple explanations have been proposed, most importantly including kin selection, reciprocity, and costly signaling in sexual selection. In order to test the latter, this study investigated whether people behave more altruistically when primed by photographs of attractive faces and whether more or less altruistic people differ in the number of sexual and romantic partners. Participants in the general population (N = 158, 84 F, 74 M) first rated the attractiveness of photographs of 20 faces of the opposite (sexually preferred) sex and then played the Dictator and Ultimatum Games (DG and UG). The photograph rating acted as priming; half the participants received photographs of people rated as more attractive than average in an earlier study, and the other half received photographs previously rated as less attractive. The attractiveness-primed participants, especially men, were expected to behave more altruistically—signaling that they are desirable, resource-possessing partners. We also expected altruists to self-report more sexual and romantic partners. The observed difference between altruistic behaviors in the attractiveness- and unattractiveness-primed groups occurred in UG offers, however, in the opposite than expected direction in women. The number of sexual partners was positively correlated to minimum acceptable offers (MAOs) in the UG, in line with expectations based on the theory of costly signaling.
Mutational Landscape of PI3K-AKT-mTOR Pathway in Breast Cancer: Implications for Targeted Therapeutics

Background: Comprehensive analysis of PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway gene alterations in breast cancer may be helpful for targeted therapy. Methods: We performed targeted sequencing using a panel of 520 cancer-related genes to investigate gene alterations in the PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway from 589 consecutive Chinese women diagnosed with stage I-III breast cancer. Analyses of overall survival (OS) were performed using the publicly available clinical and genomic data from METABRIC. Results: PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway gene alterations were detected in 62.6% (369/589) of our cohort. The most commonly altered genes were PIK3CA (45%), PTEN (7.5%), AKT1 (5.9 %), PIK3R1 (2.7%), and PIK3CG (2%). Four PIK3CA mutations (E545K, H1047R, E542K, and H1047L) were detected in all the breast cancer molecular subtypes. Seven PIK3CA mutations (E545G, E418_L422delinsV, E726K, E110del, G1049R, G118D, and D350G) were only detected in HR+ subtypes. Two PIK3CA mutations (C420R and N345K) were only detected in non-triple-negative subtypes. Most cases with PTEN mutation were HR+/HER2- subtype (77.3%), followed by triple-negative subtype (18.2%). In the METABRIC breast cancer dataset, no significant OS difference was observed between the PIK3CA-mutant and wild-type groups. However, patients with multiple PIK3CA mutations (mOS: 131 vs. 159 months, P= 0.029), or PIK3CA mutations located in the C2 domain had significantly shorter OS (mOS, 130 vs. 154 months, P=0.020) than those without the mutations. Conclusions: Our study reveals the heterogeneity in PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway among the breast cancer molecular subtypes in our cohort. Moreover, the number and specific sites of PIK3CA mutations have distinct prognostic impact.
Extractive Industries Reporting

While the extractive industries (EI) are of major significance economically the reporting of their activities has been the subject of contentious debate posing dilemmas for regulators and standard setters over many decades. In order to ensure alignment with the IASB research project on EI, we first identify some important economic characteristics of EI and associated accounting challenges together with an overview of how current accounting standards deal with these challenges using IFRS as the focus. Second, we conduct a review of extant research on EI reporting analyzed around the key areas of (a) international diversity of accounting practices and the challenges facing information users; (b) standard-setting processes and lobbying behavior, that deals with why the IASB (and other standard setters) have not succeeded in developing rigorous standards for extractive activities; (c) the reporting of oil, gas and mineral reserves, given that large proportions of the assets of EI firms (the reserves) are off-balance sheet; (d) environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting dealing with how EI firms have increased their reporting of ESG information in response to regulatory demands and pressure for voluntary disclosures; and (e) other EI related topics such as earnings management and voluntary disclosure behavior. Finally, we present some conclusions together with suggestions relating to key areas for future research on EI reporting.
IMMOBILIZATION OF PROBIOTIC CULTURES WITH ENTEROSORBENTS BASED ON HIGHLY DISPERSED SILICA

An important effectiveness factor of probiotic therapy is the survival of cells in the gastrointestinal tract and their integration into the intestinal biofilm. The possibility of creating complex preparations of enterosorbent-probiotic on the basis of dry highly dispersed silica and methyl-silicic acid hydrogel has been investigated. The survival of Streptococcus thermophilus and Bifidobacterium longum monocultures in the composition of lyophilized complex preparations, in particular under the simulated conditions of the gastrointestinal tract, was studied. The rheological and biotechnological parameters of yoghurt fermented with S. thermophilus IMV B-7249 strain immobilized in a hydrogel were evaluated. It was determined that the functional state of the culture immobilized in highly dispersed silica remained corresponded to the proper technological parameters of sour-milk yoghurt, and the effective viscosity and stability of the product increased. This makes it possible to recommend such a preparation for a use not only for enteral use but also for the production of fermented milk products.
Modeling Service Quality: The Impacts of Visitor Loyalty on Culinary Tourism

The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship among service quality, perceived value, satisfaction, trust, and loyalty. Population in this study is the visitors to Bandung culinary tourism. The study uses Partial Least Square (PLS) with several variables of service quality, perceived value, satisfaction, trust, and loyalty. Data is obtained from distributed questionnaires to respondents. There are 270 respondents as a sample in this study. The results showed that the service quality rendered by service providers in Bandung significantly affect respondent satisfaction, but indirectly affect the perceived value. Service quality provided by culinary providers in Bandung indirectly affects respondent satisfaction, but it directly affects respondent perceived value. To achieve satisfaction, respondents had to feel the perceived value of culinary services provider in Bandung. A perceived value significantly affects respondent satisfaction and loyalty. Respondent satisfaction significantly affects respondent trust and loyalty. Respondent trust significantly affects respondent loyalty.
RUSSIAN ADOLESCENTS READINESS FOR AGGRESSION AS A RESULT OF FAMILY UPBRINGING

Purpose of the study: The object of this paper is to study the influence of the nature of family relationships and parenting practices on the Russian teenagers readiness for aggression. Methodology: The fundamental basis of this study includes three surveys. The most commonly used by Russian parents parenting styles and methods are investigated by the Retrospective Inventory of Child Rearing Practices (RICRP). The most common parenting styles are identified with the use of Retrospective questionnaire of parenting styles (RQP). Both tools rely on retrospective reflection. The interpersonal behaviors inventory (IBI) enabled identifying three forms of the respondents readiness for aggression among. The overall level of readiness for aggression (RA) was calculated as an arithmetic mean of the three forms of readiness for aggression N=237 young people (110 females and 127 males) aged 18-24 took part in this study after being randomly selected. The following statistical methods for data processing were used: descriptive statistics, Spearman's rho criterion, Analysis оf Variances ANOVA and MANOVA, Linear regression analysis. Results: Several forms of Russian adolescents readiness for aggression were identified: girls mostly have Emotional-Impulsive Readiness (E-IR), and boys have Habitual-Cognitive Readiness (H-CR). Various parenting styles and practices were studied as well as the similarities and differences in youth aggression taking into account respondents socio-economic status and gender. Statistically significant correlation between parenting methods and styles and some forms of readiness for aggression was established. Applications of this study: The findings of the significant correlation between parenting methods and styles and some forms of readiness for aggression can be used as a theoretical basis for the development of correctional programs and methodology to improve the educational level and psychological competence of parents in raising children. The revealed similarities and differences in youth aggression could be of interest for psychological counseling and in the work of educational institutions. The identified forms of the Russian adolescents readiness for aggression can be used in the global-scale comparative analysis. Novelty/Originality of this study: The scientific novelty of this research is in integrating two of the most pressing social issues  parenting practices and aggression along with its causes. It presents the complex impact of parenting on the Russian adolescents increasing readiness for aggression.
Exploring influential dimensions towards intention to purchase green food products among Malaysian consumers (Meneroka dimensi berpengaruh terhadap niat untuk membeli produk makanan hijau di kalangan pengguna Malaysia)

The intention to purchase a product may be driven by the motivational dimensions in terms of knowledge, attitude, subjective norm and socio-economic background of the consumers. Producers, marketers and policy makers need to be more sensitive with the Malaysian consumers’ needs and wants to enhance their confidence level in purchasing green food products. This paper aims to explore the motivational dimensions that influence the Malaysian consumers’ intention behaviour to purchase green food products using the modified Theory of Reasoned Action (TORA) model. A total of 1,763 respondents were interviewed using structured questions. They were asked to rank their scale of the statements given in the questionnaire to identify the representative variables of knowledge, salient beliefs, evaluation from the outcomes, salient referents, and motivation to comply, which influence their intention to purchase green food products. Exploratory Factor Analysis was used to determine the underlying dimensions of knowledge and other variables that exist in influencing the intention to purchase green food. The General Knowledge about Pollution (GKP) dimension from Knowledge, Food Safety (FS) dimension, from Attitude and Non-Family (NF) dimension and from Subjective Norm have been identified to be the most positively correlated dimensions with intention to purchase the green food products. Moreover, NF dimension showed the highest significant relationship with behavioural intention. *Economic and Technology Management Research Centre, MARDI Headquarters, Serdang, P.O. Box 12301, 50774 Kuala Lumpur **Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor ***Faculty of Economics and Management, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor E-mail: hairazi@mardi.gov. my ©Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute 2013 Introduction The changes in decision making in the purchase of food among Malaysian consumers have brought about a new dimension in Malaysia’s food industry. The changing interest from conventionally produced food products to environmentally friendly food products should be seen as a manifestation of the increasing awareness about the environment among the people who demand for safer foods and green food products. People tend to use the term ‘organic food products’ rather than ‘green food products’ or ‘environmentally friendly food products’. Respectively, the advantages of organic food products are similar with the advantages of the green food products. Roitner-Schobesberger
The potentıal distrıbutıon and a new localıty record of Roughtaıl Rock Agama (Stellagama Stellıo) from northwestern Anatolıa

Reptiles have been distributed in limited or wide areas, therefore it is well known that distribution dynamics are affected by several abiotic and biotic factors. While this situation constituted their habitat requirements, it also provides the suitable conditions that species can maintain their population within their distribution area. Although S. stellio was distributed in a wide area in the Anatolian Peninsula, its distribution in the Black Sea region was limited and has only been reported from a single locality so far. With this study, another locality was added to the distribution area of the species in the Black Sea region, and this record constitutes the northwesternmost locality of the species in the distribution area. Therefore, the present study not only contributes the species distribution trend, but also provides its habitat suitability analysis via Species Distribution Model (SDM) under current bioclimatic conditions in the Anatolian Peninsula. SDM results demonstrated that S. stellio has an adaptation to the warm and rainy climatic regimes in terms of habitat requirements. Lastly, it is recommended to compare the genetic background of this population with other populations among Turkey.
Local- and Regional-Scale Forcing of Glacier Mass Balance Changes in the Swiss Alps

Glacier mass variations are climate indicators. Therefore, it is essential to examine both winter and summer mass balance variability over a long period of time to address climate-related ice mass fluctuations. In this study we analyze glacier mass balance components and hypsometric characteristics with respect to their interactions with local meteorological variables and remote large-scale atmospheric and oceanic patterns. The results show that all selected glaciers have lost their equilibrium condition in recent decades, with persistent negative annual mass balance trends and decreasing accumulation area ratios (AARs), accompanied by increasing air temperatures of ≥+0.45 °C decade−1. The controlling factor of annual mass balance is mainly attributed to summer mass losses, which are correlated with (warming) June to September air temperatures. In addition, the interannual variability of summer and winter mass balances is primarily associated to the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO), Greenland Blocking Index (GBI), and East Atlantic (EA) teleconnections. Although climate parameters are playing a significant role in determining the glacier mass balance in the region, the observed correlations and mass balance trends are in agreement with the hypsometric distribution and morphology of the glaciers. The analysis of decadal frontal retreat using Landsat images from 1984 to 2014 also supports the findings of this research, highlighting the impact of lake formation at terminus areas on rapid glacier retreat and mass loss in the Swiss Alps.