Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
“A Conceptual Framework on Consumers’ Buying Behaviors Towards Selected Green Products in Coimbatore”

The paper focuses on the latest consumer developments in environmentally friendly goods. The researchers have explored why customers choose to purchase environmentally friendly green goods. Awareness rising about the health of the planet and the obligation in each person to give a healthy environment to future progenies has served as a catalyst for this research. The researchers conducted an in-depth study of the various eco-friendly green products which consumers use and identified potential opportunities for marketers to tap their sales. The paper also focuses on the buying-value of the customer and their attitude towards the market's recent goods.
Influence of Air Temperature on the Release of Ascospores of Venturia inaequalis

The influence of air temperature on the release pattern of Venturia inaequalis ascospores was studied by volumetric spore samplers in two spore sampling periods. In the first period (1991-1996; Passo Segni, Ferrara), 15 ascospore dispersal events were considered occurring in daylight, with high spore counts (168-5892 ascospores per m 3 air per event), at an average temperature between 8.4 and 20.3°C. Both the length of the ascospore release period and distribution of airborne spores over time were significantly influenced by temperature. A logistic regression model was used to fit the proportion of ascospores trapped from the orchard air as a function of time after the beginning of the discharge event and air temperature. The accuracy of this equation was tested against data collected in the second spore sampling period (1997--2000; Sala Bolognese, Bologna, and Castelfranco, Modena); 16 dispersal events were considered, triggered by rainfall that occurred both in the dark and in daylight, with low to high spore counts (29-458 ascospores per m 3 air per event), at an average temperature between 2.8 and 14.3°C. There was a general agreement between the proportion of ascospores trapped from the orchard air during these events and that estimated by using the logistic equation - in most cases, actual and estimated values showed a high coincidence. Statistical comparison showed a significant correlation (r=0.93, P < 0.01) between observed and estimated data.
Sources of Resistance to Powdery Mildew (Erysiphe polygoni DC.) in Peas

Thirty four pea germplasm lines, obtained from Washington State University, Pullman, USA, were evaluated with two commercial cultivars against powdery mildew under field conditions at Battakundi (Kaghan valley) during summer, 1995 and 1996. The disease appeared in severe form killing the check cultivars ' Meteor and Mingomark' completely in all the past plots. Ten entries were found highly resistant, ten moderately resistant and four tolerant, whereas ten exhibited moderately susceptible or highly susceptible reaction. The two commercial cultivars Meteor and Mingomark were found highly susceptible to the disease.
Brainbow ou le cerveau en couleurs

> Notre conception actuelle du système nerveux a pris forme grâce à l’extraordinaire travail de Santiago Ramón y Cajal (1852-1934). Cajal a largement fondé son travail sur la technique de coloration de Golgi, qui marque aléatoirement un petit nombre de neurones avec un précipité noir, et permet de distinguer leurs prolongements (axones et dendrites), autrement invisibles dans l’enchevêtrement du tissu nerveux. Grâce à ce marquage, il put décrire les interconnexions entre les différents types de neurones et mettre en évidence les principes d’organisation des circuits neuronaux. La panoplie des techniques de marquage neuronal s’est aujourd’hui considérablement élargie. En particulier, l’avènement de la GFP (green fluorescent protein) a insufflé un formidable renouveau technique en permettant de créer un marquage vital endogène. Une étape décisive a été la génération de souris transgéniques exprimant la GFP à un fort niveau sous le contrôle d’un promoteur neuronal [1]. Dans certaines lignées de souris, l’expression restreinte à un petit nombre de neurones fournit l’inappréciable équivalent d’une « coloration de Golgi vitale ».
Risk Measurement and Performance Evaluation of Equity Funds Based on ARMA-GARCH Family Model

There are few comprehensive studies on risk measurement and performance evaluation of stock funds in China. This paper uses the ARMA-GARCH family model to analyze the volatility characteristics of equity funds under the t-distribution and Generalized error distribution (GED), and combines CVaR, PM (Second revised sharp ratio) and CVaR-RAROC (Revised RAROC) to comprehensively evaluate equity funds risk and performance. The empirical analysis of five equity funds in China from October 28, 2010 to May 17, 2019 shows that: Comprehensive evaluation of the risk and performance of equity funds can comprehensively and effectively examine the risks and returns of equity funds, helping investors, financial institutions and regulatory agencies to more fully understand the risks and performance of equity funds.
GaaS-X: Graph Analytics Accelerator Supporting Sparse Data Representation using Crossbar Architectures

Graph analytics applications are ubiquitous in this era of a connected world. These applications have very low compute to byte-transferred ratios and exhibit poor locality, which limits their computational efficiency on general purpose computing systems. Conventional hardware accelerators employ custom dataflow and memory hierarchy organization to overcome these challenges. Processing-in-memory (PIM) accelerators leverage massively parallel compute capable memory arrays to perform the in-situ operations on graph data or employ custom compute elements near the memory to leverage larger internal bandwidths. In this work, we present GaaS-X, a graph analytics accelerator that inherently supports the sparse graph data representations using an in-situ compute-enabled crossbar memory architectures. We alleviate the overheads of redundant writes, sparse to dense conversions, and redundant computations on the invalid edges that are present in the state of the art crossbar-based PIM accelerators. GaaS-X achieves $7.7 \times$ and $2.4 \times$ performance and $22 \times$ and $5.7 \times$, energy savings, respectively, over two state-of-the-art crossbar accelerators and offers orders of magnitude improvements over GPU and CPU solutions.
Haploids Obtained from Diploid×Triploid Crosses of Citrus

Four monoembryonic diploid (2n=18) citrus cultivars and hybrids were crossed with a triploid (2n=27) hybrid. Seeds were collected from each fruit of all crosses at maturity, and fully developed seeds were germinated. The seedlings had several ploidy levels. While most of them were diploid, some were haploid, aneuploid, triploid or tetraploid. The haploid plants were observed in two cross combinations : two seedlings out of 116 in Clementine and one out of 54 in 'Lee'. There was no difference in size between haploid and diploid embryos. Haploid embryos germinated normally and their primary roots elongated vigorously. Haploid plants transplanted to soil, however, grew very weakly. Restriction endonuclease analyses of nuclear ribosomal DNA and of chloroplast DNA were performed to determine the origin of the haploids. These three haploid plants had rDNA and cpDNA fragments specific to the seed parent, but no fragments specific to the pollen parent. This finding indicates that these haploid plants are of maternal origin.
Characterization and phylogenetic relationships analysis of the complete chloroplast genome of Alisma plantago-aquatica (Alismataceae: Alisma)

Abstract Alisma plantago-aquatica is an important medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine. In this paper, we have reported and characterized the complete chloroplast genome of A. plantago-aquatica. Its sequence was 167,642 bp in length, which contained a large single-copy region (LSC) of 90,005 bp, a small single-copy region (SSC) of 12,209 bp, and a pair of inverted repeat (IR) regions of 32,714 bp. The overall nucleotide composition of chloroplast genome sequence is: A (53,496 bp, 31.9%), T (54,364 bp, 32.4%), C (30,346 bp, 18.1%), G (29,436 bp, 17.6%) and the total G + C content of 35.7%. The complete chloroplast genome sequence contains 136 genes, including 91 encoding genes, 37 transfer RNA genes and 8 ribosomal RNA genes. For the phylogenetic analysis result, A. plantago-aquatica is closely related to A. gramineum of the family Alismataceae in the phylogenetic relationship in this study.
Food Value and tree selection by Glossy Black-Cockatoos Calyptorhynchus lathami

Glossy Black-Cockatoos (Calyptorhynchus lathami) appear to maximize dry matter intake by selecting feeding trees that have the most profitable seed crops as indicated by Clout’s Index (seed weight/total cone weight). However, as it is unlikely that cockatoos can directly assess Clout’s Index, the mechanism for such selection is unclear. Moreover, as cockatoos consume only the kernels, and not all seeds contain kernels, better estimates of food value are required. Therefore, we examine seed and cone characteristics and establish that Seed Fill (percentage of seeds containing kernels) and Kernel Ratio (average kernel weight/average cone weight) contribute significantly to Food Value (weight of kernels/total cone weight). We propose that these factors can be rapidly assessed by cockatoos, and show that selection of feeding trees can be more accurately predicted using discriminant analysis with a combination of Seed Fill and Kernel Ratio than with either Food Value or Clout’s Index alone. Along with most other characteristics, Seed Fill and Kernel Ratio were consistent between the two years of study, enabling foraging cockatoos to return to profitable trees annually, without sampling. Where sampling is undertaken, rapid assessment of profitability by sampling cone ends is possible, as kernels are randomly distributed through the cone. Also, a decline in Food Value, Seed Fill and Kernel Ratio with cone age, means that cockatoos could also assess profitability on the basis of cone colour. We show that concentrations of individual nutrients are unlikely to contribute to tree selection, previous reports of such selection being caused by the predominance of protein and oils in the kernels, and of ash, fibre and carbohydrates in the samara. We therefore conclude that cockatoos select feeding trees primarily on the basis of optimizing kernel intake.
Chemical composition, aerobic stability, and fermentation pattern of white oat silage wilted with glyphosate

White oat has good nutritional quality but is not an easy forage to ensile due to its high buffer capacity and moisture content at ensiling moment. Therefore, wilting is necessary to offset such negative aspects. However, this process demands skilled workforce and adequate machinery. In this way, chemical desiccation is a promising technology to reduce the steps needed for wilting. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the effects of glyphosate as a chemical desiccant on the nutritional quality, fermentation pattern, losses, and aerobic stability of wilted white oat (Avena sativa) silages. White oat sowing occurred in the first fortnight of May 2013. Desiccant application took place when oat reached milky-dough grain stage (96 days after planting). Glyphosate doses evaluated were 0, 500, 750, 1000, and 1250 mL ha? 1. Three days after desiccation, all treatments were ensiled, and the silos were stored for 150 days. A completely randomized design was used, and all statistical procedures were performed by means of Bayesian Inference. No differences were found for lactic acid, but treated-silage pH linearly decreased. The lowest concentration of butyric acid (3.40 mg kg-1) was observed at 900.80 mL ha-1. For ammonia, the highest point (50 g kg-1) occurred at 916.51 mL ha-1. Aerobic stability was not influenced by treatments. Maximum dry matter recovery index (934 g kg-1) was observed at 864.20 mL ha-1 glyphosate. Wilted forage from treatments 500 mL ha-1, 750 mL ha-1, and 1000 mL ha-1 had greater dry matter content compared to control (320.1, 326, 301.3, and 270.7 g kg-1 respectively). Hemicellulose linearly decreased and crude protein linearly increased. The lowest concentrations of neutral detergent fiber (642.8 g kg-1) and neutral-detergent insoluble nitrogen (2.30 g kg-1) occurred at doses of 1141.32 mL ha-1 and 829.14 mL ha-1, respectively. In brief, for wilted white oat silage production, harvested at milky-dough grain stage, glyphosate application prior to ensiling up to 1000 mL ha-1 led to better conservation compared to non-treated silage.
Drawing everyday sexism in academia: observations and analysis of a community-based initiative

Abstract. Sexist behaviour in the workplace contributes to create a hostile environment, hindering the chance of women and gender non-conforming individuals to pursue an academic career, but also reinforcing gender stereotypes that are harmful to their progress and recognition. The Did this really happen? project aims at publishing real-life, everyday sexism in the form of comic strips. Its major goal is to raise awareness about unconscious biases that transpire in everyday interactions in academia and increase the visibility of sexist situations that arise within the scientific community, especially to those who might not notice it. Through the website didthisreallyhappen.net, we collect testimonies about everyday sexism occurring in the professional academic environment (universities, research institutes, scientific conferences…). We translate these stories into comics and publish them anonymously without any judgement or comments on the website. By now, we have collected over 100 testimonies. From this collection, we identified six recurrent patterns: (1) behaviours that aim at maintaining women in stereotypical feminine roles, (2) behaviours that aim at maintaining men in stereotypical masculine roles, (3) the questioning of the scientific skills of female researchers, (4) situations where women have the position of an outsider, especially in informal networking contexts, (5) the objectification of women, and (6) the expression of neosexist views. We first present a detailed analysis of these categories, then we report on the different ways we interact and engage with the Earth science community, the scientific community at large and the public in this project.
The Genus Polysiphonia in North Carolina, USA

Taxonomic and ecological investigations were conducted on nine species of Polysiphonia occurring on the North CaroOna coast: P. harveyi, P. nigrescens, P. urceolata, P. denudaia, P. tepida, P. havanensis, P. ferulacea, P. macrocarpü and P. sphaerocarpa. Keys, descriptions, and illustrations based on Information from field specimens are presented; growth and reproductive periodicities and local spatial distributions noted. Comparisons are made with reports for these species in other areas and taxonomic and phytogeographical conclusions are given.
Características clínico-epidemiológicas de la COVID-19

Introduction: COVID-19 is caused by the new coronavirus that was discovered in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China in late 2019. Objective: To describe the clinical-epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19. Material and Method: A bibliographic review was made from a total of 32 bibliographic references. Articles and information from national and international journals from the databases, WHO, PAHO, Infomed were used. The quality, reliability and validity of the selected articles were analyzed to carry out an adequate review. Development: The transmission of SARS-VOC-2 from an animal source to the first human cases has not been confirmed. The most accepted route of transmission between humans is from person to person by respiratory route, with an incubation period of 1 to 14 days. It presents in most cases with a clinical picture corresponding to a self-limited upper respiratory infection, with a variety of symptoms according to risk groups, presenting a rapid progression to severe pneumonia and multi-organ failure, generally fatal in the elderly and with presence of comorbidities. Conclusions: We are in the presence of a pandemic in which the most important pillar to combat it is prevention: take the necessary measures to stop transmission, achieve differentiated attention to risk groups, carry out all relevant actions in order to identify and neutralize the foci of spread and get the population to join the health system of each nation and cooperate to combat this disease.
Pasture characteristics and productive performance of dairy cows under two grazing management strategies

The objective of this work was to evaluate the supply, morphological and chemical composition of forage, performance and milk composition of crossbred cows managed in Megathyrsus maximus cv. Tanzania in intermittent grazing system with fixed and variable defoliation intervals according to the interception of 95% of photosynthetically active radiation by the canopy. The experimental design was a randomized complete block design with two treatments and two area replications. In each grazing cycle the supply, morphological composition, forage nutritive value, dry matter intake, milk production and composition were determined. The experimental area was 4.0 hectares, divided into two blocks of 2 hectares. Each block was subdivided into 22 pickets (11 for each treatment) totaling 44 pickets with an area of 909 m2 each. Significant differences (P < 0.05) were observed for leaf blade content, in vitro digestibility of dry matter and forage crude protein, dry matter intake, individual and area milk production and lactose content milk, being the highest values found in the pastures managed with variable defoliation interval. Thus, the defoliation interval defined by the 95% interception of the photosynthetically luminosity leads to higher leaf blade proportions in the forage canopy, resulting in higher individual milk yield and per unit area, but with a loss of protein and total solids contents of milk.
Bacteriological and Parasitological Assessment of Fruits and Vegetables Sold in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State Nigeria

This study assessed the microbial and parasitic infestation of fresh fruits and vegetables sold in two major markets in Akungba Akoko and Ikare akoko, Ondo State Nigeria. A total of 10 fruits and 10 vegetables commonly consumed by dwellers of these communities were randomly purchased from the two markets. They were washed, and examined for microbial and parasitic organisms. The predominant bacteria isolated from both fruits and vegetables included: Staphylococcus aureus, Micrococcus luteus, Bacillus cereus, Streptococcus lactis, Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecium. The parasitic eggs observed included: Capillaria hepatica, Fasciola sp. , Ascaris lumbricoides, Enterobius vermicolaris and Taenia saginata while the parasitic larvae included: Trichuris trichiura, Strongyloides stercoralis, Taenia sp. , Fasciola sp. , Ascaris lumbricoides. The parasites recovered from vegetables sold in Akungba market were more than those recovered from Ikare market. Findings from this study revealed that raw fruits and vegetables could be potential sources of microbial and parasitic Original Research Article Olotu et al.; IRJGH, 3(2): 11-20, 2020; Article no.IRJGH. 55723 12 infections, it is therefore essential to educate the populace on the need to inculcate the habit of thorough washing of these produce with clean water before consumption to avoid potential health risk.
Dehaze Enhancement Algorithm Based on Retinex Theory for Aerial Images Combined with Dark Channel

In order to improve the visual effect of aerial images in foggy weather, a Retinex defogging algorithm combining dark channel priors is proposed to solve the phenomenon of insufficient defogging and over-enhancement of aerial defogging in Reinex defogging. First, the foggy original image is decomposed into foggy incident light components and foggy reflected light components by Retinex theory. Then, the principle of foggy image degradation is analyzed by an atmospheric scattering model, and the dark channel prior defogging algorithm is used to obtain the incident light component and reflected light component after defogging. Finally, a fog-free image was restored through the Reitnex model. The effectiveness of this algorithm is verified through experiments. By comparing and analyzing this algorithm with other defogging algorithms, this algorithm has higher contrast and color fidelity.
Differentiation of Penicillium commune and Penicillium palitans isolates from cheese and indoor environments of cheese factories using M13 fingerprinting

Abstract Penicillium commune and Penicillium palitans isolates previously isolated from cheese samples and the indoor environment in four cheese factories were investigated using Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) fingerprinting with the core sequence of the phage M13 as primer. In total, 55 isolates of P. commune and 49 isolates of P. palitans were investigated. Four and seven different M13 fingerprinting profiles were found among the P. commune and P. palitans isolates, respectively. Three fingerprinting profiles dominated for each species, comprising 98% and 86% of the P. commune and P. palitans isolates, respectively. Each of the dominating profiles was found in at least three factories and was thus not factory-specific. For each species, one of the fingerprinting profiles was found only once. In addition, one profile of P. palitans was found twice and in one factory only. The M13 fingerprinting grouped the P. commune and P. palitans isolates and gave useful information with respect to identifying whether isolates of the same species could originate from the same contaminating strain.
Genetic Diversity and Phenetic Relationships of Genus Oxalis in Korea Using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) Markers

We evaluated the phenetic relationships within six taxa of genus Oxalis L. in Korea with random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) markers. Ten primers produced 125 bands for six taxa, and the mean number of bands per primer was 12.5. Across the six taxa, 121 (96.8%) bands were polymorphic, and only four were monomorphic. The mean number of RAPD phenotypes across the six taxa varied from 3.6 (O. stricta and O. corymbosa) to 4.8 (O. corniculata for. rubrifolia). In a simple measure of intraspecies variability according to the percentage of polymorphic bands, O. stricta and O. corymbosa exhibited the lowest variation (28.8%), and O. corniculata for. rubrifolia showed the highest (38.4%). A mean of 32.7% of the loci was polymorphic within taxa. The total interspecies genetic diversity (H T ) and intraspecies genetic diversity (H S ) was 0.362 and 0.122, respectively. On a per-locus basis, the proportion of total genetic variation due to differences among species (G ST ) was 0.663. This indicates that about 66.3% of the total variation was among species. The node of O. stricta and O. corniculata for. rubrifolia was strongly supported, with a high bootstrap value in the NJ tree and sistered with O. corniculata. According to RAPD analysis, the number of chromosomes was not congruent with a phenetic relationship.