Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effect of age hardening on modulus of warm mix asphalt mixtures

Within the past two decades, various warm mix asphalt technologies (WMA) have been introduced with the goal of mix production at lower temperature as compared to the traditional hot mix asphalt (HMA). Effect of the WMA additives on the rheology of binders and mechanical properties of the mixes have been well investigated by several researchers. However, studying the effect of age hardening on the mechanical properties of the compacted WMA has not been adequately researched. This paper presents the results of an experimental study on changes in shear and Young’s dynamic modulus of three popular WMA technologies in the United States as well as a control HMA over a period of four years. To this end, small scale cylindrical specimens were prepared and studied in the laboratory. A chemical additive, a wax-based additive, and water foaming process were utilized in preparation of the specimens. The specimens were tested for properties at various time intervals. Modulus was measured right after preparation and laboratory short term conditioning, then at subsequent intervals after production: two years, and four years. The results indicate different trend of hardening with respect to the modulus across the technologies within the range of this study. Impact resonance (IR) tests at three temperatures of 10, 25, and 40oC were conducted on the replicates to non-destructively measure the shear and Young’s modulus values of the specimens. IR results indicate that the trend of changes in modulus with time is different among the mixes.
Sub-acute oral toxicity evaluation of aqueous extract of bamboo shoots (Dendrocalamus hamiltonii) in Balb/c mice

Probiotics Bamboo shoot (Dendrocalamus hamiltonii), the young tender and immature culm, is being considered as a complete health food due to its high nutritional and bioactive content. Although, freshly harvested bamboo shoots are nutritionally richer; anti-nutritional factors and toxicity in fresh shoots used for consumption are a matter of concern. This study was conducted to evaluate the sub-acute oral toxicity of aqueous extract in shoots of Dendrocalamus hamiltonii. The bamboo shoot extract was administered orally to Balb/c mice at doses of 400, 800 and 1600 mg/kg, body weight for 28 days. Results revealed a significant enhancement in the level of reduced glutathione and superoxide dismutase accompanied by a significant reduction in the level of lipid peroxidation. A dose-dependent increase was observed in the activity of glutathione peroxidase and glutathione reductase while, a marked reduction was seen in the activity of enzyme catalase. None of any mortality and behavioral changes was observed. At higher dose (1600 mg/kg, body weight) the level of serum creatinine, serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase and lactate dehydrogenase increased significantly however, the histo-architecture of liver and kidney was normal. Therefore, it is concluded that the medium-term oral administration of the bamboo shoot extract for 28 days does not cause toxicity.
Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome of summer snowflake (Leucojum aestivum, Amaryllidaceae)

Abstract Leucojum aestivum (Amaryllidaceae) is an important medicinal plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Central Asia. Its wild resources are Endangered because of excavation. In the present study, the chloroplast genome of L. aestivum was sequenced. The plastome length is 157,241 bp. A total of 132 genes were identified, consisting of 86 protein-coding genes, eight rRNA genes, and 38 tRNA genes. Thirty-four species from Asparagales were used for phylogenomic analysis.
Large herbivore migration plasticity along environmental gradients in Europe: life-history traits modulate forage effects

The most common framework under which ungulate migration is studied predicts that it is driven by spatio– temporal variation in plant phenology, yet other hypotheses may explain differences within and between species. To disentangle more complex patterns than those based on single species/ single populations, we quantified migration variability using two sympatric ungulate species differing in their foraging strategy, mating system and physiological constraints due to body size. We related observed variation to a set of hypotheses. We used GPS-collar data from 537 individuals in 10 roe Capreolus capreolus and 12 red deer Cervus elaphus populations spanning environmental gradients across Europe to assess variation in migration propensity, distance and timing. Using time-to-event models, we explored how the probability of migration varied in relation to sex, landscape (e.g. topography, forest cover) and temporally-varying environmental factors (e.g. plant green-up, snow cover). Migration propensity varied across study areas. Red deer were, on average, three times more migratory than roe deer (56% versus 18%). This relationship was mainly driven by red deer males which were twice as migratory as females (82% versus 38%). The probability of roe deer migration was similar between sexes. Roe deer (both sexes) migrated earliest in spring. While territorial male roe deer migrated last in autumn, male and female red deer migrated around the same time in autumn, likely due to their polygynous mating system. Plant productivity determined the onset of spring migration in both species, but if plant productivity on winter ranges was sufficiently high, roe deer were less likely to leave. In autumn, migration coincided with reduced plant productivity for both species. This relationship was stronger for red deer. Our results confirm that ungulate migration is influenced by plant phenology, but in a novel way, that these effects appear to be modulated by species-specific traits, especially mating strategies.
Intervention on Marital Satisfaction for Wives of People with Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is characterized by profound disruption in cognition, emotions and behavior. Family members as the primary caregiver for caring People with Schizophrenia (PWS). For PWS who have been married, their couple has significant role. The couple of PWS experiences stress that results in burden of caregiving. Wives of PWS have a higher burden than husbands of PWS. Burdened with an overabundance of caregiving influences the marital dissatisfaction. This study aimed to analyze whether the intervention is able to reduce the caregiving burden thereby increasing marital satisfaction for wives of PWS. The research method used was single-case research experimental method with A-B-A design. The respondents was 3 (three) wives of PWS. All respondents experienced the burden decreasing after participating the intervention. As their burden decreased, they experienced an increase in marital satisfaction. The results indicated that the intervention was able to reduce caregiving burden so that it improved marital satisfaction
THERMAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS OF DEVELOPED SOLAR DRYER ENHANCED BY PV MODULE AND HEAT STORAGE UNIT FOR DRYING CANTALOUPE

A developed design of solar dryer with water storage heat unit was conducted to can operate the drying process continually at day and night using the stored heat. It is used to avoid the problems of sun drying as dust, pests, poor quality for dried products and long time for process. This design could provide also further improvement for the performance of the pervious same type of solar dryers. It has the following advantages such as: movable to can be directed according to sun’s angle, besides it could connect to photovoltaic modules and batteries to can store energy and operate dc fan and dc water pump in the drying system.It is found suitable for drying agricultural products as Cantaloupe. The average of daily PV efficiency during daytime was 9.1%, collector efficiency 54.38% and dryer efficiency was 23.32%. The energy payback time was 1.21 years and CO2 mitigation over the lifetime was 36.48 tons. The time of the dried cantaloupe from this solar dryer is shorter than the dried products in the open sun. This system is useful for farmers in arid areas, and non-electrical zones.
Revisiting the Inter-relations of Service Quality & Customer Loyalty: An Empirical Examination of Effects on Two Dimensional Model of Loyalty

The extensively researched and refined relationship between service quality and customer loyalty has found recognition under a wide variety of colloquiums and contexts. Service quality is conspicuous for its eminence in customer loyalty formulation in marketing literature rich with both relevant theoretical and empirical evidences (Boulding et al., 1993; Parasuraman et al., 1991; Zeithaml et al., 1996). Studies have primarily investigated and established its impact over various dimensions of loyalty manifesting into repurchases, revisits, recommendations, etc. However, investigations into the association of service quality with individual dimensions of customer loyalty and the probable interaction effects affecting the shape or strength of such associations are clearly sparse.The present paper aims at exploring and establishing the link between service quality and a two dimensional model of customer loyalty with reference to the life insurance industry in India. Further, it intends to review the relationship of customer loyalty with its prominent precursors - trust and customer satisfaction with a new perspective. A conceptual research proposition encompassing the effect of service quality on attitudinaland behavioral dimensions of customer loyalty along with the potential interaction effects of trust and customer satisfaction in these relationships has been tested and presented by the study with intent to bring in fresh propositions and perspectives. The findings support the presence of these effects and call for approaching the goal of customer loyalty development with due consideration to the desired outcomes and the conditions required for cultivating them.
Mediational Role of Emotional Intelligence between Transformational Leadership and Employee’s Performance

The present study aims to investigate dynamic connection between transformational leadership and employee’s performance (Task performance and OCB) with mediating Perception Emotional intelligence (EI) in Higher Education Institutions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The relationship between the variables of the current model is based upon different theories i.e. Vroom (1964) Expectancy Theory, LME Theory (Graen, 1976) Wang et al., (2005), as well as Social Exchange Theory proposed by (Blau,1964). Data was obtaining from public and private sector universities and through purposive sampling in dyads. Response obtain were analyze through rigorous statistical procedures i.e. CFA via AMOS in first phase, followed by bootstrapping and mediation through Preacher and Hayes (2008) SPSS macros. Findings indicate that both emotional intelligence and perception of organization politics act as a stronger role in enhancing the association between organizational citizenship behavior and transformational Leadership
Accounting for ambiguity in ancestral sequence reconstruction

The reconstruction of ancestral genetic sequences from the analysis of contemporaneous data is a powerful tool to improve our understanding of molecular evolution. Various statistical criteria defined in a phylogenetic framework can be used to infer nucleotide, aminoa-cid or codon states at internal nodes of the tree, for every position along the sequence. These criteria generally select the state that maximises (or minimises) a given criterion. Although it is perfectly sensible from a statistical perspective, that strategy fails to convey useful information about the level of uncertainty associated to the inference. The present study introduces a new criterion for ancestral nucleotide reconstruction that selects a single state whenever the signal conveyed by the data is strong, and a combination of multiple states otherwise. Simulations demonstrate the benefit of this approach with a substantial increase in the accuracy of ancestral sequence reconstruction without significantly compromising on the precision of the solutions returned.
Analysis and Design of Data Quality Monitoring Application using Open Source Tools: A Case Study at a Government Agency

: Data is an essential component in managing information systems in an organization. A good data quality management can be used by organizations to create business policies. Many organizations have managed their data to be good data quality, but there are still many organizations that have not been able to make good data quality. A government agency in Indonesia has problems in managing data quality. Problems occur such as a large amount of null data, different data patterns, duplication of data, alternating data writing policies until there is no data quality monitoring application. To overcome these problems, there is a data quality monitoring process which will monitor data quality in an organization.
The mitochondrial genome of the land snail Theba pisana (Müller, 1774) (Stylommatophora: Helicidae): the first complete sequence in the genus Theba

Abstract The complete mitochondrial genome of the white garden snail Theba pisana (Müller, 1774) has been sequenced and annotated in this study. The entire circular genome is 14,795 bp in size and represents the first mitochondrial genome in the genus Theba, with two ribosomal RNA genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, 13 protein coding genes. All of genes are divided into two groups, including 24 genes on the majority coding strand (J strand) and others on the minority coding strand (N strand). The phylogeny supports the relationship of species in Helicidae.
Sazonalidade da mosca-dos-chifres, Haematobia irritans, no semiárido brasileiro

RESUMO: A mosca-dos-chifres (Haematobia irritans) é uma dos principais pragas que afetam a pecuária no Brasil. A despeito das carências regionais, inexistem estudos que avaliem sua importância e subsidiem seu controle no nordeste brasileiro. O presente estudo objetivou conhecer a dinâmica populacional e determinar os níveis de infestação da H. irritans no semiárido paraibano, visando subsidiar programas de controle. O estudo foi conduzido no Núcleo de Pesquisa para o Trópico Semiárido, Universidade Federal de Campina Grande, município de Patos, Paraíba. Durante 42 meses, de abril 2011 a setembro 2014, contagens de moscas-dos-chifres foram realizadas a cada 14 dias em um rebanho Sindi (26 vacas e um touro). Paralelamente, foram registrados diariamente os principais parâmetros climáticos. Infestações da mosca-dos-chifres ocorreram durante todo o período de estudo, com infestações individuais superiores a 100 moscas em todas as contagens, infestações médias mensais de até 183 moscas/vaca e infestações individuais máximas de 500 moscas nas vacas e 1.800 moscas no touro. Influenciados pela influência microclimática de grandes açudes, a mosca-dos-chifres apresentou comportamento bimodal, com picos populacionais anuais em outubro/novembro e março. Não foi encontrada correlação significativa entre fatores climáticos e resultados das contagens. De modo a evitar os picos de infestação e reduzir perdas econômicas subsequentes, medidas de controle são recomendadas.
Tackling COVID-19 with Nanotechnology

A new virus familiar yet very strange has griped almost all the countries of the world. It has spread its tentacles griping the richand poor alike. It does not discriminate between class, religion, race or gender. About four months have elapsed since it was first identified in the Wuhan [1,2] province of China and yet it spreads with an unimagined pace and an unabat9ed ferocity. It has been named as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV- 2) [1], coronaviruses belong to the family Coronaviridae, with protein coat and positive-sense single-stranded RNA genome, among the RNA viruses they are one of the largest ones in genome size. They infect both mammals and birds. The medical fraternity is still in doubt about its origin and cure. It has struck one of the most powerful nations of the world and rendered it helpless. People are left in utter confusion and various conspiracies theories - from attributing the origin of virus to labs to a desperate attempt by some nations to wage a biological war against the other - are making rounds on social media. A brief discussion below would better help understand the mechanism
Combining ability of rice genotypes under coastal saline conditions

Information on combining ability is derived from data on eleven yield and yield contributing characters in twelve male and four female parents utilised in line x tester fashion to estimate combining ability of rice genotypes under coastal saline condition. Dandi, Kalarata, NVSR 6108, Panvel 1 and NAUR 1 found the most promising parents on the basis of their combining bility and per se performance and hence they could be used extensively in breeding programme for improving grain yield in rice under coastal salt affected soil. Also, it could be concluded from this study that the parents differed in their combining ability effect for different traits and that no parent can be good combiner for all the traits under coastal saline condition.
GC-MS ANALYSIS OF ETHANOL EXTRACT FROM THE AERIAL PARTS OF FAGONIA LONGISPINA (FAMILY ZYGOPHYLLACEAE)

Chemical constituents of different extracts of Fagonia Longispina Family (Zygophylaceae) were identified by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and their relative concentrations were determined. Fagonia Longispina extract contained 13 compounds: : Ethyl Palmitate (26.71%), 9,12Octadecadienoic acid, ethyl ester( 16.03 %), 9.12. 15 Octadecatrienoic acid,ethyl ester(z,z,z) (57.25%) , Phenol2,6-bis (1,1dimethylethyl)-4-methyl- ( 27.21%) , N-hexadecanoic acid( 12.24%), Tridecanoicacid ( 9.25%), 9,12-Octadecadienoicacid(z,z) ,methylester ( 8.16%), 11,14,17 – Elcosatrienoicacid,methyl ester ( 34.69%) , Decanoic acid ( 12.24) , 9-Elcosene,( E ) ( 15.62%) , Cyclotetracosane ( 03.75%), 1-Heptadecene ( 23.12%), 1-Nonadecene ( 06.25%).
Comparison of Three DNA Extraction Methods for Detection Echinococcus granulosus Isolated from Sheep and Cows

Background: Hydatosis caused by Echinococcus granulosus dog tap worm is zoonotic infection and economic importance and to public health constitutes a major threat in certain regions of the Middle East. There is an establishment of preventive and control strategy for characterization of E.granulosus in all endemic area which is essential in all molecular studies, to check the DNA of the parasite.Objective: Our study aimed to obtain the best from three extractions DNA methods from hydatid cyst protoscolecses isolated from sheep in Al-shawlla abattoir in Baghdad.Subjects and Methods: Three methods were used to extract DNA samples (boiling, crushing and commercial) DNA samples were performed with electrophoreses on 1.3% agarose. Regarding DNA for methods were compared by time and facility and cost-effectiveness.Results: The most method was boiling and crushing DNA extraction because of their easy, quickness besides the commercial kit method which had good bands on gel electrophoresis but had most cost effectiveness and time.Conclusion: The most method were boiling and crushing using for DNA extraction
Joint Modeling of Mixed Responses with Bayesian Modeling and Neural Networks: Performance Comparison with Application to Poultry Data

Joint modeling of mixed responses has become a popular research area due to its applicability in many disciplines. The interest of this study is joint modeling of survival and count data. Survival data is continuous in nature with censoring information combined to it, while count is a discrete variable. Due to this fact, joint modeling of these two variables will be a challenging task, but it will provide interesting and improved results than modeling these two variables separately. In this study, the concept of joint modeling of survival and count data has been carried out using two approaches: Bayesian modeling and Neural Networks, in order to compare their performances. The results of an application to the poultry data revealed that the Neural Network has a better fit in general.
Microcapsuled entomopathogenic fungus against fire ants

A new microencapsulation method of Metarhizium anisopliae based on gelatin (GE) and gum arabic (GA) is presented. Conditions to produce spheres 35-50 μm relied on 1% wall material, GE:GA ratio 1:1–1:2, core:wall ratio 1:1, under pH 4.0, 35-50°C and 500-700 r/min agitation. Microcapsulation provided protection against UV and longer shelf life as compared to unencapsulated conidia. The obtained preparation proved active against the red imported fire ant Solenopsis invicta.
Numerical Investigation into Entropy Generation in a Channel Flow of Nanofluids with Convective Heating

1,2 Department of Biometry and Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Sokoine University of Agriculture AbstractThis study is based on numerical investigation into entropy generation in a channel flow of nanofluids with convective heating. Channel flow was for water based nanofluids containing Copper (Cu) and Alumina (Al2O3) as nanoparticles. Both first and second laws of thermodynamics also Newton Law of Cooling are utilized to analyze the model problem in horizontal geometric with no effect of gravitation flow in a channel flow. By use of semi discretization finite difference method together with Runge-Kutta Fehlberg, numerical investigation was conducted. Graphical results on the properties of parameter variation on velocity, temperature and entropy generation rate are presented and discussed with effects of increasing Reynolds number, Eckert number, Nanoparticles Volume Fraction, Prandtl number and Pressure Gradient.
The research of process of applying mobile ICT by university students: mobile testing systems and mobile means of multimedia development

The study is aimed at theoretical substantiation, development and experimental testing of methods of applying mobile technologies by university students. The objectives of the study imply adapting mobile testing systems and mobile means of multimedia development for using in the classroom environment at universities. The research object is application of mobile ICT to the educational process. The research subject is methods of applying mobile testing systems and mobile means to conduct practical classes at the University. The studies of Ukrainian and foreign researchers dedicated to the question of using mobile ICT for the university educational process were analyzed. Mobile testing systems are defined as a variety of mobile software support aimed firstly to measure students’ academic results, which enables to automatize the process of both current and final control through applying modern testing means, and secondly to intensify the educational process comprehensively. It is found that mobile means of multimedia development are to fulfill the principles of multimedia, space vicinity, time contiguity, coherence, modality, excessiveness, personalization, interactivity signalization and individual distinctions. The authors have developed the methods of applying mobile testing systems by taking Plickers system, as the one providing the opportunity to arrange a rapid feedback between a lecturer and both an academic group and an individual student. The system also allows conducting mobile surveys, in- class general questioning and instant control of students’ attendance. The authors have developed methods of applying mobile tools of multimedia development through using augmented reality. The comparative assessment of functionality of mobile testing systems and mobile means of developing augmented reality multimedia was held. Efficiency of the developed technology was experimentally tested and confirmed.