Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Influence of phosphorus fertilization on input-cost relationship and crop efficiencies of soybean (Glycine max) in Kandahar, Afghanistan

A field experiment was conducted during the spring season of 2017, at the Afghanistan National Agricultural Science and Technology University, Kandahar, Afghanistan, to evaluate the effects of phosphorus fertilization on yield parameters, input-cost relationships and use-efficiency in soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr. ]. Six phosphorus fertilization treatments, viz. control (no P), 15 kg P O /ha, 30 kg P O /ha, 45 kg P O /ha, 60 kg P O /ha and 75 kg 2 5 2 5 2 5 2 5 P O /ha, were applied in 4 replicates. The highest seed yield (2.47 t/ha) was recorded with the application of 75 kg 2 5 P O /ha, the increase being ~34.3% over the control (no phosphorus). Similarly, cost of cultivation increased with 2 5 increasing rate of phosphorus (P), 75 kg P O /ha was the costliest treatment among the treatments. Application of 2 5 75 kg P O /ha resulted in the highest gross (163.9 103 /ha) and net returns (84.90 103 /ha) followed by 60 kg 2 5 P O /ha, however, the maximum benefit: cost ratio was recorded with 60 kg P O /ha. Further, the highest produc- 2 5 2 5 tion (19.5 kg grain/ha/day) and monetary (763.8 /ha/day) efficiencies were recorded with the 75 kg P O /ha. Simi- 2 5 larly, application of 30 kg P O /ha showed the highest agronomic efficiency (15.4 kg grain increased/kg P O ap- 2 5 2 5 plied/ha). Overall, P fertilization had positive effect on nodulation which in turn reflected in yield and also influ- enced production efficiencies.
Evaluation of elementary functions using multimedia features

Summary form only given. Most current computers include multimedia features. We use these extensions to compute elementary functions based on polynomial approximations. Hence, we present several alternatives taking advantage of the new attributes on multimedia processors, such as VLIW and SIMD architectures. Our algorithms support the polynomial evaluation in two different ways: the first one is only based in addition/shift operations; while the second uses MAC instructions. Both approximations are analyzed and tailored to subword parallelism units of the new processors. Potential instruction-level and machine-level parallelism are fully exploited through concurrent use of all functional units. A combined approximation using MAC units and addition and shifts is also presented as a third approximation. Two new instructions are also presented here to improve the execution of some of our algorithms.
Archeointensity of the Four Corners Region of the American Southwest

New paleointensity experiments were conducted using the IZZI protocol (a variation on the Thellier‐Thellier method) on 289 specimens from 54 baked pottery fragments collected from four archeological sites in the American Southwest. Anisotropy experiments were conducted to correct for anisotropy of remanence, a common problem in archeological material. Additionally, the effect of cooling rate was evaluated and the calculated paleointensity values were adjusted accordingly. Using the Thellier graphical user interface program, the specimen results were analyzed, averaged by sample (i.e., pottery fragment), filtered for the highest quality, and converted to Virtual Axial Dipole Moments (VADMs). Stylistic evidence, historical documentation, and dendrochronology analyses provide age constraints with up to decade resolution for the VADM results. We compared these new results with the highest quality previously published paleointensity values from the Four Corners region of the American Southwest—defined here as the four states of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado. None of the previously published data were corrected for cooling rate and only some were corrected for anisotropy, resulting in a systematic bias between data sets. To accommodate this difference, an estimated cooling rate correction was applied to all the previously published data. No correction can be made for anisotropy as this is specimen specific. Our estimated cooling rate correction and the empirical correction applied to the new data both require an estimation of the historical cooling rate of the pottery. Experimental pottery firings using one ancient technique and outfitted with thermocouples were conducted to determine the historical cooling rate.
Requirement of Digestible Methionine + Cystine to Molted Laying Hens

I Graduate Program in Animal Science, College of Agrarian Sciences, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. II Department of Animal and Vegetable Production, College of Agrarian Sciences, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. III Graduate Program in Biodiversity and Biotechnology, College of Health Sciences, State University of Amazonas, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. IV Animal Science Undergraduate, College of Agrarian Sciences, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.
Robotic Process Automation: Lessons Learned from Case Studies

Nowadays, there is a trend in automating repetitive tasks in order to reduce human errors or costs. Digitization asks for new strategies in business processes. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) includes a set of emerging technologies that promises the automation of business processes by using software robots that are trained based on human tasks. Companies need to constantly monitor their own business processes in order to identify and optimize processes suitable for automation. In 2018, Forrester identified UiPath, Automation Anywhere, and Blue Prism as being the leaders providing RPA solutions by using 30-criteria evaluation. This paper examines ten case studies of companies integrating RPA and presents a series of lessons provided by practice. Not all processes are suitable for automation, all case studies identifying five fundamental criteria to be considered .
Connectors, Horizon Stretchers, Outsiders: Youth Justice Practitioners in Rural England

This article advances research on the practice of youth justice in rural contexts. Drawing on Ingold’s dwelling perspective, and empirical research with youth justice practitioners in rural England, we explore how practitioners develop their practice through their relationships to their rural working environments. We find that through these relationships, practitioners develop themselves as ‘connectors’, aiming to reduce the impact of Fordshire’s remoteness and isolation on young people; as ‘horizon stretchers’, seeking to raise aspirations and broaden imaginations; but often find themselves to be ‘outsiders’ in relation to rural communities. Accordingly, we argue that youth justice work is infused with the lived realities of the contexts in which it is practised and that ongoing debates over the localization of youth justice must take this into account.
Precise Discrete-Time Steering Control for Robotic Fish Based on Data-Assisted Technique and Super-Twisting-Like Algorithm

In this article, a novel dynamic model of robotic fish with the data-assisted method is established and a discrete-time super-twisting-like controller (DTSTC) is proposed to effectively control the steering for a robotic fish. Although the thrust of the robotic fish is generated by the body motion in surrounding water environment, it is rather difficult to model the hydrodynamics in practice. Therefore, the data-assisted modeling method is applied where the reaction force generated by the yawing of fish head is also considered to obtain a more accurate model. The DTSTC is, then, designed to achieve robust steering control performance against system uncertainties. The experimental results are presented in support of the effectiveness and excellent performance of the proposed steering control scheme of the robotic fish.
Application of Open Source Electronics for Measurements of Surface Water Properties in an Estuary: A Case Study of River Jadro, Croatia

There are multiple factors affecting the behavior of water properties in an estuary, including the hydraulic properties of rivers and corresponding receiving water bodies, along with the potential solutes brought by rivers. Although there are various numerical models and analytical approaches to solving particular or holistic problems in estuaries, measurements are inevitably required. In this study, we developed an innovative low-cost probe based on the Arduino platform as an alternative to more expensive measuring systems. Our device is designed to measure position, temperature, and electrical conductivity in multiple realizations, and it consists of a floating container equipped with the following components: an Arduino Mega development board, a power management module, an SD card logging module, a Bluetooth module, a temperature measuring module, a global positioning satellite (GPS) position module, and a newly developed module for measuring electrical conductivity (EC). We emphasize that all used tools are open-source and greatly supported by the worldwide community. We tested our probe during a field campaign conducted at the estuary of River Jadro near Split (Croatia). Nine probes were released at the river mouth and their position, temperature, and EC were monitored and recorded during the experiment, which ended when the probes stopped, due to the river plume attenuation. The same experiment was repeated three times. All of the probes recorded consistent temperature data, while the EC data show more variable behavior, due to the higher sensitivity of the corresponding sensor. This was expected as a part of the natural process in the estuary. The measured data were additionally used to parameterize an analytical model for mean flow velocity and salinity as a proxy concentration. This showed a good match between the experimental results and the theoretical framework. This work, although focused on water surface applications in the near field zone of an estuary, should be considered as a promising step toward the development of innovative and affordable measurement devices.
Solar-Induced Chlorophyll Fluorescence Measured From an Unmanned Aircraft System: Sensor Etaloning and Platform Motion Correction

A dual-field-of-view spectroradiometer system has been developed for measuring solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence (SIF), from an unmanned aircraft system (UAS). This “AirSIF” system measures spectral reflectance in the visible and near-infrared wavelengths as well as SIF in far-red O2-A and red O2-B absorption features at high spatial resolution. It has the potential to support the interpretation and validation of canopy-emitted SIF observed by airborne, and future spaceborne sensors at coarser spatial resolutions, as well as simulated by radiative transfer models. In this contribution, we describe the AirSIF data collection and processing workflows and present a SIF map product of spatially explicit and geometrically correct spectroradiometer footprints. We analyze two possible sources of error in SIF retrieval procedure: a sensor-specific spectral artifact called etaloning and the uncertainty of incoming irradiance during UAS flight due to airframe motion (pitching and rolling). Finally, we present results from two SIF acquisition approaches: a continuous mapping flight and a stop&go flight targeting predefined areas of interest. The results are analyzed for a case study of Alfalfa and grass canopies and validated against ground measurements using the same system.
Ulnar artery vasculopathy: a common but nonspecific feature of systemic sclerosis

Introduction Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is characterized by microvascular abnormalities and fibrosis. Several studies have reported that large vessel disease is also common in SSc. The aim of this case series was to investigate whether ulnar artery involvement in patients with SSc is a disease-specific phenomenon, as compared to other connective tissue diseases (CTD). Methods A total of 28 patients, including 7 with SSc and 12 with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), underwent brachial arteriography due to severe Raynaud's phenomenon and/or digital ulcerations and were enrolled in the study. They were divided into two groups: an SSc/SSc-overlap group and a non-SSc group. The collection of the clinical parameters was conducted to investigate the associations between clinical factors and the ulnar artery vasculopathy. Results The SSc/SSc-overlap group (n = 10) consisted of 7 patients with SSc and 3 with features overlapping SSc. In the non-SSc group (n = 18), 12 cases of SLE, 2 of mixed connective tissue disease, 1 of dermatomyositis + SLE, 1 of rheumatoid arthritis, 1 of Sjogren's syndrome, and 1 case of skin vasculitis, were included. The relative frequencies of ulnar artery involvement were not significantly different between the SSc/SSc-overlap and non-SSc groups, respectively (n = 6, 60% vs. n = 9, 50%, p = 0.611). Conclusions Although ulnar artery involvement was frequently detected in patients with SSc/SSc-overlap, it was also a common finding in other CTDs; therefore, it is not specific to SSc or SSc-overlap diseases.
Pharmacokinetics (PK) of a single dose AZD7594 administered intravenously (IV), orally, and inhaled via two dry powder inhalers (DPI) and a pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI)

Background: AZD7594 is an inhaled, nonsteroidal, potent, and selective modulator of the glucocorticoid receptor (GR). It is being developed for once-daily treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma, either alone or in combination with a bronchodilator. Aim: To evaluate the PK of a single dose of AZD7594 administered IV, orally, and inhaled via two DPI’s and a pMDI. Methods: This was an open and partially randomized study in healthy volunteers. In the 4 periods, single doses of AZD7594 were given as 1) 150 µg as a 15-minute IV infusion, 2) 400 µg via DPI (mono-dose), 3) either 400 µg via DPI (multiple-dose) or 400 µg via pMDI and 4) 1200 µg oral dose. Results: Mean (CV%) bioavailability of AZD7594 inhaled via DPI (mono-dose) and DPI (multiple-dose ) was 28 (45) % and 31(21) %, respectively. The oral bioavailability was Conclusion: AZD7594 was well tolerated following all routes of administration. The bioavailability of AZD7594 inhaled via DPI’s was approximately 30% and the lung absorption was slow, which supports once daily dosing.
A Path Analysis of Socialization Model in Traditional Market: Behavior, Function, Visual Exposure, and Access and Communication

Abstract Public spaces serve as an important site of social interaction. They allow people to gather and socialize away from home and work. This article discusses the meaning of urban public space and its role in the socialization of users in the market and the discussion of public space as a part of the socialization of businessmen and people who meet there for shopping, recreation, and establishing social relationships. The purpose of this study was to test a conceptual model, using path analysis to examine direct and indirect relationships among factors contributing socialization in the public traditional Iranian Bazaars. Included in a path analysis were 326 cases. As hypothesized, behavior, function, visual exposure, and access and communication of 12 components were found to be effective factors that positively influenced socialization of markets.
Near Linear Performance in an Articulated Body Solver with Implicit Elasticity

The dynamics of articulated rigid bodies can be solved in O(n) time using a recursive method. When elasticity is added between the bodies, with linearly implicit integration, the stiffness matrix in the equations of motion breaks the tree topology of the system, making the recursive method inapplicable. The only alternative has been to form and solve the system matrix, which takes O(n3) time. A new approach that can solve the linearly implicit equations of motion in near linear time, coined REDMAX, is built using a combined reduced/maximal coordinate formulation. This hybrid model enables direct flexibility to apply arbitrary combinations of forces in both reduced and maximal coordinates, while maintaining near linear performance in the number of bodies.
The impact of person-centered care on residents' perceptions of care quality in nursing homes: an intervention study

Background: The quality of care offered to older people is still poor. Nursing home administrators often claim that they provide person-centered care, but research indicates that institutional goals take precedence. Aim: The aim was to explore the impact of person-centered care on residents’ perceptions of care quality. Methods: An intervention study was conducted in one nursing home (41 residents). Person-centered care was operationalized into the interventions: greeting the resident on each shift, one-to-one contact (resident – carer) for 30 minutes twice a week, informing the residents continuously about changes in medication, and informing the residents about their legal rights at admission and three months after admission. The interventions were systematically conducted for 12 months. Face-to-face interviews using the Quality from Patient’s Perspective (QPP) questionnaire were conducted both prior to interventions and immediately after the 12-month period. Descriptive and comparative statistics were used to test for differences between care quality perceptions before and after intervention (p ≤ .05). Results: The residents rated all four quality dimensions (caregivers’ medical-technical competence and identity-oriented approach, care organization’s socio-cultural atmosphere, and physical-technical conditions) more highly after the 12-month period, and the socio-cultural atmosphere was rated significantly more highly. At item level, 44 items received higher scores, and, among them, significantly higher scores were given to 6 items. One item received a significantly lower score. Conclusions: Residents’ perceptions of care quality increase when person-centered care is operationalized and takes precedence over the ward’s routines or is part of the ward’s routines. The results indicate that it is possible to design a care system where the residents are at the centre of the health care offered.
Biodegradable Magnesium‐Based Implants in Orthopedics—A General Review and Perspectives

Biodegradable Mg‐based metals may be promising orthopedic implants for treating challenging bone diseases, attributed to their desirable mechanical and osteopromotive properties. This Review summarizes the current status and future research trends for Mg‐based orthopedic implants. First, the properties between Mg‐based implants and traditional orthopedic implants are compared on the following aspects: in vitro and in vivo degradation mechanisms of Mg‐based implants, peri‐implant bone responses, the fate of the degradation products, and the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of Mg ions on osteogenesis. Then, the preclinical studies conducted at the low weight bearing sites of animals are introduced. The innovative strategies (for example, via designing Mg‐containing hybrid systems) are discussed to address the limitations of Mg‐based metals prior to their clinical applications at weight‐bearing sites. Finally, the available clinical studies are summarized and the challenges and perspectives of Mg‐based orthopedic implants are discussed. Taken together, the progress made on the development of Mg‐based implants in basic, translational, and clinical research has laid down a foundation for developing a new era in the treatment of challenging and prevalent bone diseases.
FLIP(L) determines p53 induced life or death

How p53 differentially activates cell cycle arrest versus cell death remains poorly understood. Here, we demonstrate that upregulation of canonical pro-apoptotic p53 target genes in colon cancer cells imposes a critical dependence on the long splice form of the caspase-8 regulator FLIP (FLIP(L)), which we identify as a direct p53 transcriptional target. Inhibiting FLIP(L) expression with siRNA or Class-I HDAC inhibitors promotes apoptosis in response to p53 activation by the MDM2 inhibitor Nutlin-3A, which otherwise predominantly induces cell-cycle arrest. When FLIP(L) upregulation is inhibited, apoptosis is induced in response to p53 activation via a novel ligand-independent TRAIL-R2/caspase-8 complex, which, by activating BID, induces mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis. Notably, FLIP(L) depletion inhibits p53-induced expression of the cell cycle regulator p21 and enhances p53-mediated upregulation of PUMA, with the latter activating mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis in FLIP(L)-depleted, Nutlin-3A-treated cells lacking TRAIL-R2/caspase-8. Thus, we report two previously undescribed, novel FLIP(L)-dependent mechanisms that determine cell fate following p53 activation.
Understanding Dynamics of Mobile Banking Adoption by Youth: Empirical Evidence from India

Electronic commerce (e-commerce) continues to influence the global business environment immensely; however recent innovations in electronic technologies are focussing on newer channels of communication viz., wireless net, mobile computing and mobile commerce. Subsequently mobile banking (m-banking) is identified as a vital distribution channel for financial services. The adoption and use of mobile banking services are crucial for both service providers and the parties investing in it to earn profit from this innovation. Besides, it is a strong potential tool for financial inclusion which is the biggest challengefaced by emerging economies such as India. The present study attempts to identify the determinants of factors influencing theattitude towards adoption of mobile banking services including belief constructs, trust and social influences. Theoretical andpractical implications of the findings have been presented.
Performance evaluation of sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] hybrids in the moisture stress conditions of Abergelle District, Northern Ethiopia

Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] grown under rain-fed conditions is usually affected by moisture stress at different stages, resulting in reduced yield. The assessment of variation in agronomic traits contributing towards drought escaping at these stages is of vital importance. This study was conducted during 2014 and 2015 cropping seasons using a randomized complete block design with three replications to evaluate 12 sorghum hybrids (one standard check) for their better performance under moisture stress conditions at Abergelle Agricultural Research Center on station. The data of 9 different agronomic traits were subjected to combined analysis of variance, estimation of genetic variability and heritability. Data was analyzed for variance for number of seeds per panicle, panicle length, plant height, days to flowering and maturity, 1000 seed weight, grain yield, biomass yield and harvest index under moisture stress conditions. The combined analysis of variance result for grain yield of the hybrids evaluated over seasons was highly significant at p 20%) for grain yield, biomass yield and harvest index as well as high heritability (>80%) for biomass yield were recorded. Generally, the present study entails the presence of significant variations among sorghum hybrids. Therefore, the hybrid sorghum genotypes Enforce (3263 kg ha-1), NGC22319 (3113 kg ha-1) and NGC76319 (3068 NGC76319 kg ha-1) were identified as superior for grain yield under moisture stress conditions of Abergelle district. Key words: Agronomic traits, grain yield, heritability, hybrid, moisture stress.