Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Studies on some harmful and beneficial bird species in newly reclaimed areas in Sohag Governorate

In African countries, birds damage to cereal crops represents economic losses. Serial field trials had been conducted to study some ecological aspects associated with harmful and beneficial bird species at newly reclaimed areas in Sohag Governorate, Upper Egypt. Regarding the harmful bird species, it is clear that the house sparrow, Passer domesticus niloticus was the most prevalent species in newly reclaimed areas, throughout the different year seasons. Hooded crow, Corvus corone sardonius ranked the second followed by palm dove, Streptopelia senegalensis egyptica and rock dove, Columba livia schimpari. On the other hand, crested lark, Galerida cristata and little green bee-eater, Merops orintalis clepatra were found in a few numbers during all seasons of the year. For the beneficial bird species, the results revealed that 9 beneficial and resident bird species Black-winged kite, Elanus coeruleus; fantailed warbler, Cisticola juncidis; hoopoe, Upupa epops epops; kestrl, Falco tinnunculus;little owl, Athene noctua glaux; swallow, Hirundo rustica savignii; spur winged plover, Hoplopterus spinosus; yellow wagtail, Motacilla flava and cattle egret, Bubulcus ibis ibis. White wagtail, Motacilla alba alba and chiffchaff, Phylloscopus collybita were found abundantly only in winter and spring seasons. With respect to the loss caused by harmful birds, the results revealed that the average of birds damage to wheat and sorghum varied according to the type of habitats. The highest birds damage occurred in crops of nearby trees, while the lowest damage was in those nearby field crops. Also, the most birds damage was recorded in the first 10 meters then, it decreased gradually towards the middle of the field. In conclusion, house sparrow, caused the most serious damage at ripening stage of considered crops. The highest damage was occurred in most cases during the ripening stages of sorghum than that of wheat crop.
antile Regression Approach To Model Censored Data

The censored quantile regression model is derived from the censored model. This method is used to overcome problems in modeling censored data as well as to overcome the assumptions of linear models that are not met. The purpose of this study is to compare the results of the analysis of the quantile regression method with the censored quantile regression method for censored data. Both methods were applied to generated data of 150, 500, and 3000 sample size. The best model is then chosen based on the smallest absolute bias and the smallest standard error as an indicator of the goodness of the model. This study proves that the censored quantile regression method tends to produce smaller absolute bias and a smaller standard error than the quantile regression method for all three group data specified. Thus it can be concluded that the censored quantile regression method could result in an acceptable model for censored data.
Efficiently of Yield based Tolerance Indices on two Cultivars of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L) in High Terrace soil of Sudan

DOI: 10.21276/sjavs.2018. 5.7. 5 Abstract: The experiment was conducted during two consecutive seasons of 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 at high terrace soil, Dongola Rsearch Station Farm. Dongola, Northern State, Sudan. The objective of this study was to determine the efficiency of yield based tolerance indices on two cultivars of wheat in high terrace soil of Sudan. Experimental design used was randomized complete block in split-split plot arrangement with three replications. The main plot was consisted of three water intervals (7, 14 and 21days) and the subplots were consisted of two varieties (WadiEl neil and ELneileen), while Subsub plot consisted of four nitrogen levels ( zero, 43, 86 and 129 kg N/ha). Several yield based drought tolerance indices including stress tolerance indices (STI), Stress sustainability indices (SSI) and tolerance indices (TOI) were calculated. The results showed that there were no significant differences between nitrogen levels, wheat varieties and their interactions on tolerant indices and stress stability indices in both seasons. The variety Wadi ELneil performed better in most of yield and yield based tolerance indices than Elneileen. The analysis of variance revealed that there were highly significant differences among nitrogen levels on stress tolerance index in both seasons. The application of 129 kg N/ha gave greater stress tolerance index in both seasons . There were significant differences among wheat varieties in stress tolerance index in the second season only and no differences among interaction of nitrogen and cultivars. The results indicated that nitrogen dose of 129 kg/ha increased significantly yield of wheat, but in some economically cause the use of 86 kg/ha is more suitable. Irrigation interval at seven days gave greater yield in comparison of irrigation intervals after 14 and 21 days. Nitrogen use efficiency is more reliable character in the use of fertilizer doses in high terraces soil in the Northern State of Sudan.
Crawling Before Walking: Improving Walking Soft Robot Evolution

Walking is a classic task for both evolving and engineered robots. The task is complex yet easy to score and holds much biological and practical relevance. Here, we look speciﬁcally at evolving voxel-based soft robots and how current evolutionary algorithms can be improved to better emulate biological systems and develop more sophisticated locomotor behavior. We assess and attempt to remedy the shortcomings of previous studies on evolving soft robots using compositional pattern-producing networks (CPPNs). We found that CPPNs are not necessary for the emergence of bilateral symmetry, although the relatively more complex CPPN networks performed better than traditional NEAT. We also propose and outline implementation of a biologically-inspired soft robot using a system of coevolving central pattern generators (CPGs)
RoFT: A Tool for Evaluating Human Detection of Machine-Generated Text

In recent years, large neural networks for natural language generation (NLG) have made leaps and bounds in their ability to generate fluent text. However, the tasks of evaluating quality differences between NLG systems and understanding how humans perceive the generated text remain both crucial and difficult. In this system demonstration, we present Real or Fake Text (RoFT), a website that tackles both of these challenges by inviting users to try their hand at detecting machine-generated text in a variety of domains. We introduce a novel evaluation task based on detecting the boundary at which a text passage that starts off human-written transitions to being machine-generated. We show preliminary results of using RoFT to evaluate detection of machine-generated news articles.
Innovation and Creativity in HCI Education

—The present paper explores what creative thinking and design thinking could contribute to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) education if included as a part of the curriculum. The investigations were carried out in the context of a mixed undergraduate and graduate course in HCI. The findings indicate that design thinking contributed to increased focus on innovation and creativity, as well as prevented too early fixation on a single solution in the initial phases of HCI design processes. More openness in design processes and changes in ways of learning required stepping out of the comfort zone for some students. However, increased creativity and adaptability may still be the best long-term benefits that HCI education can offer to students when preparing them for future work practices. The paper also addresses the organization of the course that, based on the empirical evidence from the past two years, fosters such processes in HCI education.
A Brief Review on the Synthesis, Cytotoxixity, Bioavailability and Various Applications of Graphene Nanomaterials

Review Article The physicochemical characteristics of graphene-based nanometrics are ideal for a variety of electronic, telecommunication, energy, and healthcare applications. Human and environmental exposure to graphenic nanomaterials increases due to the synthesis, characterization and mass processing of graphene as well as the growth of biomedical and consumer products based on graphene. Throughout this paper, we analyze the various available synthetic methods of graphic nanomaterials and discuss in-vitro and in-vivo mammalian cell-associated biological structure and toxicity of these nanomaterials. Different synthesis strategies were developed to generate the chemical and physical properties of graphene nanometries. As such their relationships with cells and organs also change. Literature published bio-structure and cytotoxicity results from graphene nanomaterials. In particular, graphene nanomaterials in in-vitro cell cultivation and animal models may contain toxic chemical residues, interfere with graphene cell interactions and complicate interpretation of the experimental results. Synthesis methods including exfoliation of the liquid phase and wet chemical oxidation require harmful organic solvents, surfactants, strong acids and oxidants to dissolve graphite flakes. Such biological and inorganic molecules, which interfere with living cells and tissues, activate toxins or eventually cause necrobiosis, can be deposited with the final graphene products. Residual chemicals in living cells pose a high risk of toxicity from graphene. This study summarizes the synthesis of nanomaterials, cytotoxicity, bioavailability, and various applications.
Folate receptor-β imaging using 99mTc-folate to explore distribution of polarized macrophage populations in human atherosclerotic plaque

In atherosclerotic plaques, the risk of rupture is increased at sites of macrophage accumulation. Activated macrophages express folate receptor-β (FR-β ), which can be targeted by folate coupled to radioactive ligands to visualize vulnerability. The aim of this study was to explore the presence of activated macrophages in human atherosclerotic plaques by 99m Tc-folate imaging and to evaluate whether this technique can discriminate between an M1-like and M2-like macrophage phenotype. Methods: Carotid endarterectomy specimens of 20 patients were incubated with 99m Tc-folate, imaged using micro-SPECT, and divided into 3-mm slices. The mean accumulation was calculated per slice, and the distribution of M1-like and M2-like macrophages per slice was quantiﬁed by immunohistochemical staining for CD86 as well as inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) for M1 and CD163 and FR-β for M2 macrophages. Monocytes from healthy donors were differentiated toward M1-like or M2-like phenotype by in vitro culturing. Messenger RNA levels of speciﬁc M1 and M2 markers were measured by reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction and expression of FR-β , CD86, and CD163 by ﬂow cytometry. Results: There was a heterogeneous accumulation of 99m Tc-folate in plaques (median, 2.45 [0.77 – 6.40] MBq/g). Slices with the highest 99m Tc-folate accumulation of each plaque showed signiﬁcantly more expression of FR-β and CD163, compared with slices with the lowest 99m Tc-folate accumulation, which showed signiﬁcantly more expression of iNOS. In in vitro polarized macrophages, messenger RNA expression of FR-β , mannose receptor, IL-10, and matrix metalloproteinase-9 was signiﬁcantly increased in M2-like macrophages, compared with M1-like macrophages. On a receptor level, CD86 was shown to be overexpressed on M1-like macrophages whereas FR-β and CD163 were overexpressed on M2-like macrophages measured by ﬂow cytometry. Conclusion: Higher numbers of M2-like macrophages were present in areas of high 99m Tc-folate accumulation than areas with low accumulation. It is anticipated that 99m Tc-folate imaging using SPECT as a marker for M2-like macrophages in atherosclerosis might be a good indicator for plaque vulnerability.
The Effect of Organizational Trust and Workplace Spirituality on Organizational Citizenship Behaviour and Psychological Well-being: Mediating Role of Organization Based Self-Esteem

The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of organizational trust and workplace spirituality on organizational citizenship behaviour and psychological well-being with mediating role of organization based self-esteem. Participants were 300 employees of an industrial company that randomly selected. The questionnaires of organizational trust (Yang), workplace spirituality (Milimen, Zaploski, and Fergousen), organizational citizenship behaviour (Padsakef, MacKenzie, Moorman and Fetter) psychological well-being (Rif), and organization-based self-esteem (Pierce, Gardner, Cummins, and Dunham) were used to collect data. The Structural Equation Modelling with AMOS 18 and SPSS 18 and bootstrap method were used to test the proposed model of the study. The results showed that organization-based self-esteem completely mediated the effect of organizational trust and workplace spirituality on the organizational citizenship behaviour and the psychological well-being.
The Key Success Factors of Fraser & Neave (F&N)

This study aims to examine the key factors that drive the success of Fraser & Neave (F&N). The data collection was by referring to the company’s official website and other related websites. Identified key success factors are innovation, consumer’s health and safety, creating value for society, talent management, and sustainable sourcing. These empirical findings provide new insights for the management of F&N about the antecedents of governing talent development. This study also provides a breakdown of F&N's strategic pillars and factors affecting those strategies, which can be utilized by management for future decision making to achieve their goals.
Transformer-Less Bidirectional PWM Converter Integrating Voltage Multiplier-Based Cell Voltage Equalizer for Series-Connected Electric Double-Layer Capacitors

In the traditional energy storage systems consisting of series-connected energy storage cells such as electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs), not only a bidirectional PWM converter but also a cell voltage equalizer is required. The system is prone to complexity as two converters (i.e., the bidirectional converter and cell voltage equalizer) are separately necessary. This paper proposes the transformer-less bidirectional PWM converter integrating the voltage multiplier-based cell voltage equalizer. An inductor in a conventional bidirectional PWM converter is replaced with seriesconnected inductors in the proposed converter in order to generate square wave voltage with an arbitrary amplitude, by which the voltage multiplier is driven. The chargedischarge cycling test for nine EDLCs connected in series was performed using the proposed integrated converter from a voltage-imbalanced condition. The voltage imbalance was gradually eliminated during chargedischarge cycling, demonstrating the integrated functions.
An Overview of Venous Thrombo-Embolism Prophylaxis in Ambulatory Cancer Patients

Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related mortality among women. Despite all the improvements so far, especially, failure to fully treat advanced breast cancer could be attributed to late diagnosis of disease and also the application of biopsy techniques that require surgical procedures for diagnostic purposes that lead to great difficulty to the patient. For these reasons, clinically important new biomarkers, which can be obtained easily and cheaply with reliable, minimal and non-invasive techniques and can be used in the early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of the patient are of great importance. In this line, recent studies have focused on one of the most significant components of liquid biopsy technique known as circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA). ctDNA has the potential to be used as biomarker that enables the detection of genetic alterations in cancer cells in real-time for target treatment of breast cancer. In this review, the potential role of ctDNA in the diagnosis, prognosis, and the management of breast cancer patients will be summarized including general information on breast cancer diagnosis, cancer & liquid biopsy and importance of ctDNA together with recent researches evaluated on this timely topic.
MAPPING OF LANDSCAPE UNITS OF THE STATE OF RIO GRANDE DO NORTE, BRAZIL MAPEAMENTO DAS UNIDADES DE PAISAGEM DO ESTADO DO RIO GRANDE DO NORTE, BRASIL MAPEO DE LAS UNIDADES DE PAISAJE DEL ESTADO DE RIO GRANDE DO NORTE, BRASIL

The mapping of landscape units is fundamental for spatial planning, since this is the preliminary stage for the Ecological-Economic Zoning. The objective of this work was to map the landscape units on the scale of geocomplexes for the State of Rio Grande do Norte. The research was organized in the taxonomic system proposed by Bertrand (1972) and used by Ab’Sáber (2003) for the national territory and by Souza (2000) for the State of Ceará. The mapping was performed at a scale of 1: 250,000. Twenty geocomplexes, nine natural regions and two morphoclimatic domains were identified and mapped for the state of Rio Grande do Norte. It is hoped that this study will be used later as a basis for planning and planning of the territory.
Microbiology, diseases, and epidemiology of Kingella kingae in young children: A short review

Kingella kingae is a Gram-negative coccobacilli and it is a member of the HACEK (Haemophilus species, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, Cardiobacterium hominis, Eikenella corrodens, and Kingella kingae) group. HACEK organisms are typically oropharyngeal commensals and have long been recognized as a cause of infective endocarditis in children and adults. K. kingae in difficult to recover from cultured pharyngeal samples due to its slow growth and the high presence of resident bacterial flora. However, the organism can be better detected using PCR tests. Based on our literature in PubMed and other sources, we couldn't discover any study about K. kingae originated in an Arab country. Therefore, we prepared this review in order to draw attention of our physicians and clinical microbiologists to the importance of this neglected group of organisms in clinical medicine. This review article aims to cover the most important features of K. kingae in the pediatric population. Microbiology, diseases and epidemiology of Kingella kingae in young children: A short review Asem A Shehabi1, Eman F. Badran2, Malak A. Khanfar1 1 Department of Pathology-Microbiology, School of Medicine University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan. 2 Prof. Eman F. Badran, Department of Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal section, School of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman Jordan. Contact information: Prof. Dr. Asem A. Shehabi.  aasshehabi2@gmail.com ashehabi@ju.edu. jo
Sex Allocation, Reproductive Behavior and Mating Success in SimultaneouslyHermaphroditic Barnacles

Stony Brook University. SBU Graduate School in Ecology and Evolution. Lawrence Martin (Dean of Graduate School), Jeffrey S. Levinton, Dissertation Advisor Distinguished Professor, Department of Ecology and Evolution, Stony Brook University, Dianna Padilla, Chairperson of Defense Professor, Department of Ecology and Evolution, Stony Brook University, John R. True Associate Professor, Department of Ecology and Evolution, Stony Brook University, David Rand Professor of Biology, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Brown University.
A study on the factors that governs US and EU YTM

This paper analyzes the factors that contribute to the government obligations yield to maturity at the current period of time on the EU and US markets. Both, the bond characteristics and macroeconomic factors are taken into account, and the magnitude of each of the factor is provided which compose the average yield to maturity. Due to a severe financial crisis in the past years, economies are still recovering from the effects what makes investors to look for the stable investment instruments. Many studies that are available, are focused on the corporate bonds or equity investments, but not on the government debt instrument. Results of this study is a good fundamental for private investors that desire a stable return with a low-risk exposure. The factors and obtained coefficients included in the paper, can be used by investors, both private and institutional, to understand the magnitudes of the premiums that they can take on by varying the bond characteristics which account to the bond yield to maturity. Investors can decide at which premiums they are willing to focus, to obtain the desired expected returns.
An enhanced 17-level hybridized multilevel inverter with stair case modulation

This paper proposes a Hybridized Symmetric Cascaded Multilevel Inverter for voltage levels ranging from 5 levels to 17 levels. The proposed Multi Level Inverter (MLI) topology is built using a modified H-bridge inverter that results in an increased output voltage levels with a smaller number of solid-state switches. This technique enhances the h-bridge configuration from three level to five level by means of a bi-directional switch at source. Gating pulses of hybridized symmetric MLI are generated through staircase modulation. The operation and performance of the proposed topology is tested for different output voltage levels, simulation results prove that the proposed technique results in less THD at all levels with lesser power consumption and are easily applicable for renewable energy applications.
TUFM-knockdown inhibits the migration and proliferation of gastrointestinal stromal tumor cells

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common pathologic type of mesenchymal tumor in the digestive tract. Patients with GIST face the risk of metastasis, postoperative recurrence and imatinib mesylate (IM) resistance. Mitochondrial Tu translation elongation factor (TUFM) is highly expressed in GISTs, and is associated with oncogenesis, progression and prognosis. There is evidence that TUFM is involved in tumor invasion and metastasis. However, the effect of TUFM on GIST-T1 cells and the IM-resistant GIST-IR cell line remains unclear. The present study aimed to evaluate the effects of TUFM on the proliferation, migration and apoptosis of GIST cells in vitro. TUFM short hairpin (sh)RNA expression plasmids were transfected into GIST-T1 and GIST-IR cells by electroporation. The expression levels of enhanced green fluorescent protein were observed by fluorescence microscopy to evaluate the electroporation efficiency. The expression levels of TUFM were detected by western blot analysis and reverse transcription-quantitative PCR. Cell proliferation was assessed by counting cells and using a Cell Counting Kit-8 assay. Cell migration was analyzed using wound healing and Transwell migration assays. Cell cycle distribution and late apoptosis were assessed by flow cytometry. TUFM shRNA expression plasmids were successfully transfected into the GIST cell line by electroporation. The transfection efficiency was >75%, and the TUFM gene silencing efficiency was 73.2±1.4%. TUFM-knockdown decreased the proliferation and migration capacity of GIST-T1 and GIST-IR cells. The proportion of cells in the pre-G1 stage was increased without change in the proportions of cells in the G1, S and G2/M stages after TUFM silencing in GIST-T1 and GIST-IR cells. TUFM may be related to GIST infiltration and metastatic recurrence, suggesting that TUFM may be an effective target for preventing the progression and metastasis of GISTs.