Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL of DIFFERENT SOLVENT EXTRACTS ISOLATED from ALANGIUM SALVIFOLIUM FLOWERS

Background: Medicinal plants are the “backbone” of traditional medicine, which means more than 3.3 billion people in the less developed countries utilize medicinal plants on a regular basis. Medicines derived from plants are widely famous due to their safety, easy availability and low cost. Herbal medicines may include whole parts of plant or mostly prepared from leaves, roots, bark, seed and flowers of plants. Present study established the antioxidant potential of Alangium salvifolium by studying the efficacy in preventing the in-vitro free radical using DPPH and reducing power assay. Methods: In vitro Antioxidant Activity 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity and reducing power assay Result: Free radicals are highly reactive compounds that can produce oxidative stress on the body contributing to diseases such as atherosclerosis or cancer. The radicalscavenging activity of the pet ether extract, ethyl acetate extract and methanolic extracts of Alangium salvifolium was estimated by comparing the percentage inhibition of formation of DPPH radicals with that of ascorbic acid. The DPPH radical scavenging activity of pet ether extracts increased with increasing the concentration. The total antioxidant activity of Alangium salvifolium in flower was assessed based on scavenging activity of DPPH free radicals. Conclusion: Therefore, present study concludes that Alangium salvifolium is an excellent medicinal plant which holds numerous bioactive phytochemicals and it can be used in prevention of cancer.
Toward a More Holistic Framework for Solvent Selection

An interactive tool has been developed to facilitate solvent selection, allowing consideration of chemical functionality, physical properties, regulatory concerns, and safety/health/environmental (SHE) impact. Appropriate solvents can be identified prior to screening experiments, and less desirable solvents can be replaced in established processes. Once a shortlist has been identified, the data can define experimental programs or else be exported to a molecular properties prediction tool to assess suitability through, e.g., solubility and partitioning.
Approximate optimality for quasi approximate solutions in nonsmooth semi-infinite programming problems, using ε-upper semi-regular semi-convexificators

In this paper, we study optimality conditions of quasi approximate solutions for nonsmooth semi-infinite programming problems (for short, (SIP)), in terms of ? -upper semi-regular semi-convexificator which is introduced here. Some classes of functions, namely (? -? *? )-pseudoconvex functions and (? -? *? )-quasiconvex functions with respect to a given ? -upper semi-regular semi-convexificator are introduced, respectively. By utilizing these new concepts, sufficient optimality conditions of approximate solutions for the nonsmooth (SIP) are established. Moreover, as an application, optimality conditions of quasi approximate weakly efficient solution for nonsmooth multi-objective semi-infinite programming problems (for short, (MOSIP)) are presented.
GENETIC STUDIES ON YIELD AND ITS ATTRIBUTES IN SOME FLAX HYBRIDS UNDER DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The present investigation was conducted using six flax genotypes with their 15 F1 crosses grown under two environments (Giza Exp.Station, Giza Governorate and Ismailia Exp.Station, Ismailia Governorate) to determine combining ability and gene action of some agronomic flax characters in these entries (parents and their crosses). In 2007/08 season, the six parents {P1 (S.541-A/5), P2 (Sakha 3) , P3 (S.435/11/10/3), P4 (Gentiana), P5 (Elona) and P6 (Escalina)} and their 15 progenies were evaluated in a randomized complete block design with three replications at the two abovementioned locations. High ratio of GCA/SCA revealed that additive played greater role than nonadditive genetic effects in the inheritance of straw weight and its two important components (plant height and technical stem length) as well as seed weight and its two important components (No. of capsules per plant and 1000-seed weight) under the two environments and combined analysis. On the other hand, the non-additive genetic effects played an important role in the inheritance of No. of basal branches per plant. Mean squares of interaction between environment and both types of combining ability for most studied traits revealed that the magnitude of both additive and non-additive types of gene action varied from environment to another. Whereas the non-additive genetic effects are more influenced by drought environment than additive effects in each of straw weight, plant height, seed weight and No. of capsules per plant. In contrast, additive genetic effects were more influenced by environment than non-additive effects in both technical stem length and No. of seeds/capsule. The two parents, P1 and P3 showed significant positive gi effects for straw weight, seed weight, No. of capsules per plant and 1000-seed weight in both environments and the combined data. For Sij effects, the two crosses, P1xP4 and P1xP6 for straw weight in addition the two crosses, P1xP5 and P2xP3 for seed weight and 1000-seed weight included low x high general combiner parents. Therefore, these crosses are suitable in breeding program for increasing the previous characters. Concerning drought tolerance, P3 for each of straw weight, seed weight, No. of capsules and 1000-seed weight; P4 for plant height; P5 for technical stem length and P1 for each of plant height, No. of basal branches per plant and 1000-seed weight exhibited high yielding ability with tolerance to drought. Also, the cross, P4xP5 exhibited high yield potential with moderate tolerance to drought for each of straw weight, plant height and technical stem length. While, the cross P1xP5 only exhibited high yielding potential and stress tolerance for all seed characters. In the meantime’s this cross (P1xP5) showed high SCA effects for seed weight and its two important components. Hence the two crosses, P1xP5 and P4xP5 may be useful as potential breeding material for developing genotypes tolerant to sandy soil conditions for seed and straw weight, respectively.
Flexural optimization of slag-based geopolymer concrete beams modified with corn cob ash

This study investigated the flexural strength of geopolymer concrete (GPC) beams produced with ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) and corn cob ash (CCA). The design of experiment (DOE), Box-Behnken design (BBD) of the response surface methodology (RSM), was used to optimize the strength. GGBFS was replaced at 0, 20, and 40 wt. % of CCA. The mixes were activated with 14 molar concentration (14 M) of both sodium silicate (Na2SiO3) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solutions. The mix design properties such as alkaline liquid to binder ratio, binder to aggregate ratio, binder ratio, and curing time were statistically applied as continuous (independent) variables to optimize the response factor (flexural strength). Compared with the control sample (Portland cement concrete), GPC exhibited higher compressive and flexural strengths at up to 40 wt. % of CCA replacement. The models predicted the response of flexural strength with less than 5% variability. Besides, the correlation between the experimental and the optimized flexural strength yielded a high precision with 99.6% “R2”. Therefore, this study's response models would be advantageous in the optimization of mix design proportions for obtaining target flexural strength of GPC beams produced with GGBFS and CCA.
Effect of Self-Compassion on the Marital Adjustment of Pakistani Adults

The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between selfcompassion and adjustment among married individuals. Sample comprised of 263 married individuals (130 women, 133 men), living in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, with an age range from 20 to 60 years (M = 79.43, SD = 10.36). Purposive and convenience sampling technique was employed for data collection. Self-Compassion was measured by using the Urdu version of Self-Compassion Scale (Imtiaz, 2010), and Dyadic Adjustment was measured using Urdu version of Dyadic Adjustment Scale (Naseer, 2000). Results of the study showed that there was a significant positive relationship between self-compassion and marital adjustment. It was also found that self-kindness, self-judgment, and overidentification were the significant predictors for marital adjustment. Men and women did not show any significant differences in self-compassion and marital adjustment. Duration of marriage was found to be positively related with Self-Compassion. It was also found that, individuals having masters or above qualification reported more isolation as compared to individuals with lower education. Results showed that people with arranged marriages reported more self-kindness as compared to those with love marriages. The implication of this study in counseling and domestic settings are discussed.
Emerging technologies and creativity in initial training of pre-school teachers

Nowadays, creativity is a growing value due to its close relationship with problem solving and entrepreneurship. In this paper, we present the actions that are being carried out in the Children’s Education Workshop of the University of Cadiz in relation to the promotion of creativity with 3D technology. The actions are being carried out in both Higher Education and Early Childhood Education (ECE). On the one hand, we are working with the design and creation of didactic material with 3D technology with our students in initial training and future pre-school teachers, and on the other hand, with children from pre-school stage through the theory of Gardner’s multiple intelligences and 3D technology.
GSJ: Volume 7, Issue 10, October 2019, Online: ISSN 2320-9186

Background: Use of alcohol and other substances has been linked to risky sexual behaviours. Substance use and risky sexual behaviours have negative effects on the individual and the society, therefore, there is an urgent need to identify the factors that contribute to these practices. The study set out to assess the burden of substance use and the magnitude of risky sexual behaviours among University of Abuja students, factors associated with substance use and those associated with risky sexual behaviours; and to assess the association between substance use and risky sexual behaviours in the same population. Methodology: this was a cross-sectional study which investigated the burden and relationship between substance use and risky sexual behaviours were investigated among 363 1 st to 6 th year students from 10 faculties of university of Abuja. The students were selected using simple random sampling technique. Data collection instrument was adopted from WHO questionnaire on substance use and risky sexual behaviours. Data was analysed using SPSS software version 20 and the appropriate test statistics with level of significance set at p-value <0.05. Results: Lifetime substance use among male and female respondents was (75.8% and 53.8%, p = 0.0001), current substance use amongst males and females was (25% and 8.8%, p = 0.194) for alcohol and (6.4% and 1.4%, p = 0.282) for cigarette respectively. The major reasons for substance use among males and females were “to enjoy living” (75.0% vs. 25.0%) and “for curiosity” (61.8% vs. 38.2%, p= 0.622). Significant predictors of substance use were type of accommodation (OR: 5.2, 95% C.I: 1.107, 24.86) and faculty (OR: 4.4, 95% CI: 1.268, 15.445). Lifetime practice of risky sexual behaviour was 41.6% and major predictors for risky sexual behaviour were marital status (OR 5.2, 95% CI: 1.540, 5.848, p = 0.014) and substance use (OR 3.8, (95% CI: 3.763, 3.763, p = 0.001). Conclusion: This study suggests a heavy burden of substance use and risky sexual behaviour. Appropriate health education and substance use cessation strategies are urgently needed to mitigate these problems.
Improved Fisher MAP Filter for Despeckling of High-Resolution SAR Images Based on Structural Information Detection

Fisher distribution is a popular model for high-resolution (HR) synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images due to its high-peaked and heavy-tailed characteristics as well as its theoretical justification and mathematical tractability. Based on the Fisher modeling of SAR images, the maximum a posteriori (MAP) filter is suggested. In the Fisher model, the parameter of image looks is thought to be fixed to correspond to the formation mechanism of multi-look intensity images, and the other two parameters are accur ately assessed from the SAR image based on second-kind statistics. To improve the Fisher MAP filter especially in the aspect of speckle suppression, the Fisher MAP filter based on recognition of structural information is created using point target detection, the adaptive windowing method, homogeneous region detection, and selection of most homogeneous sub-window. The experiments on despeckling of HR SAR images demonstrate that the improved Fisher MAP filter based on structural information detection can suppress speckle in homogenous and edge regions, and effectively preserve fine details, edges, and point targets.
Is Aporia crataegi unsuitable host of Wolbachia symbionts?

The Black-veined White Aporia crataegi (Lepidoptera: Pieridae) is a trans-Palearctic species causing damage to various fruit and berry crops. Here we analyzed Wolbachia infection in A. crataegi populations. Wolbachia bacteria are maternally transmitted intracellular symbionts of many arthropods, including numerous Lepidoptera. We have studied 376 samples of A. crataegi collected in 10 regions of Russia from the Far East to Kaliningrad. Wolbachia prevalence was very low; only eight Wolbachia-positive specimens of A. crataegi were detected in Yakutia, Republic of Buryatia, Sverdlovsk and Kaliningrad Provinces, and no infection was found in other localities. Two Wolbachia haplotypes, ST-19 and ST-109, from A and B supergroups respectively, were identified using the multilocus sequence typing (MLST) protocol. These haplotypes were also previously reported in different lepidopteran species. Both Wolbachia haplotypes were associated with the same mtDNA haplotype (as inferred from the cytochrome oxidase subunit I gene) of A. crataegi, and ST-19 with two mtDNA haplotypes. This incongruence of maternally inherited agents indicates independent cases of the bacteria acquisition in A. crataegi history. The above data suggest that Wolbachia can infect Aporia crataegi but cannot establish in the host populations.
How does explicit exploration inﬂuence Deep Reinforcement Learning?

Most Deep Reinforcement Learning (D-RL) methods perform local search and therefore are prone to get stuck in non-optimal solutions. To overcome this issue, we exploit simulation models and kinodynamic planners as exploration mechanism in a model-based reinforcement learning method. We show that, even on a simple toy domain, D-RL meth-ods are not immune to local optima and require additional exploration mechanisms. In contrast, our planning-based exploration exhibits a better state space coverage which turns into better policies than the ones learned via standard D-RL methods
The Effect of Machiavellianism, Narcissism and Psychopathy on Depression

The reason for this paper was to examine the impacts of Machiavellianism, Narcissism and Psychopathy on Depression in HEC University. The fundamental measures of the Dark Triads were obtained from past researches, which gave the foundation of our study facets. Information was accumulated via a questionnaire from 307 representatives from the Institution of Quetta. To accomplish the point, three propositions were built that constructed a link of depression with independent factors Mach, Narc and Psy. Data Analysis demonstrated that Mach, Narc and Psy particularly affect depression. Workload factor and workplace tackle with the difficulties they may confront invisibly. It is prescribed that more consideration be paid to the elements which can determine the workers and has developed a feeling of sadness, in the work environment, improving the development of workers just as the organization, with an emphasis on the efficient facets of dark Triads. • Vol. VI, No. I (Winter 2021)
A LEGAL-PHILOSOPHICAL POSITIONING AGAINST THE METAPHYSICS OF THE “ISMS”: AN ANALYSIS ON ANIMALS

Initially, this paper proposes a historical resumption of the relationship between humans and other animals, from its prehistoric origin to domestication. Then, from Heidegger, the text criticizes metaphysical positions that intend to ground the human relationship with other animals, because they are arbitrary. It also criticizes the resumption of classical authors to justify a certain relationship with animals, using Kant as an example, because it is insufficient. Finally, the text is concerned with the construction of public policies that consecrate animal health and the protection of the life of all beings. Since single health is not adopted in Brazil and in the criminal sphere the life of the domestic animal is not even protected, the proposal is that the animals be treated for the simple fact of being. The research is theoretical-bibliographic and presents deductive reasoning.
Thermally Brightened CdSe/ZnS Quantum Dots as Noncontact Probes for Surface Chemistry Studies of Dark Nanoparticles Trapped in the Gas Phase

Charged CdSe/ZnS quantum dots (QDs) trapped in the gas phase are transformed by CO2 laser heating, resulting in brightening of their photoluminescence intensities by more than 2 orders of magnitude. The transformation is shown to be thermally driven, and self-limiting, i.e., once the QDs have been fully brightened, they are unaffected by further CO2 laser irradiation at intensities up to 1 kW/cm2. The transformation clearly involves loss of the 10.6 μm chromophore, which appears to be the ligand layer. The thermally brightened QDs are tested for use as noncontact probe particles, allowing dark nanoparticles to be detected by cotrapping them with a brightened QD. We show that cotrapping has negligible effect on the secular frequency of the cotrapped particles, and that it is possible to simultaneously monitor changes in the mass and charge of up to three cotrapped nanoparticles for hours, allowing the rate of surface reactions to be measured. Application to studying the surface chemistry of free nanopartic.
Technology Orientation and Inbound Open Innovation at LMT Firms: An Empirical Study in Sri Lanka

Despite the growing interest in open innovation, previous studies have ignored the role of firms’ strategic capability in evoking open innovation, especially in low and medium-low technology (LMT) firms from technologically less advanced countries. This study rectifies this problem by examining the impact of technology orientation on the implementation of inbound open innovation. Also, assessing the effect of the environment on the relationship between technology orientation and inbound open innovation, this study considers technology turbulence and market potential. The hierarchical regression analysis, based on cross-sectional survey data collected from 272 LMT firms in Sri Lanka reveals that LMT firms adopt inbound open innovation at a moderate level. LMT firms value technology and face above-average level technology turbulence and market potential. Results show that both technology orientation and market potential have a significant positive effect on the implementation of inbound open innovation, but no evidence from technology turbulence. Also, technology turbulence negatively, and market potential positively moderate the relationship between technology orientation and inbound open innovation. The findings indicate that LMT firms in Sri Lanka should exploit technologically superior products to meet customers’ needs and attract the market. Also, technology orientation plays a salient role in attractive markets but not in technologically turbulent environments.
Growth Pattern, Diet and Tropical Niche Breadth of the Nile Silver Catfish, Schilbe mystus (Linne 1758) in Asejire Lake, Southwestern, Nigeria

The development of aquaculture in Nigeria has been steady in the last three decades. It increased considerably from a small base of 16,119 in 1995 to 307,000 metric tons in 2016 (FDF, 2011; FAO, 2018). Aquaculture continues to show a promise for a more rapid expansion to fill the gap created by the decline in capture fisheries. However, growth in aquaculture industry in Nigeria is mostly dominated by catfish farming, Clarias gariepinus (Williams et al., 2007), despite over 300 indigenous, cultivable freshwater fish species (Olaosebikan & Raji, 2013). The domination of C. gariepinus requires more attention because the consumer’s choice is unduly limited. Kpogue et al. (2012) stressed that the development in aquaculture could only be sustainably achieved through the farming of arrays ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT Article History: Received: Oct. 14, 2020 Accepted: March 22, 2021 Online: April 26, 2021 _______________
Biofeedback for everyday stress management

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Substrate integrated waveguide bandpass filter for short range device application using rectangular open loop resonator

The substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) structure is the candidate for many application in microwave, terahertz and millimeter wave application. It because of SIW structure can integrate with any component in one substrate than others structure. A kind components using SIW structure is a filter component, especialy bandpass filter. This research recommended SIW bandpass filter using rectangular open loop resonator for giving more selectivity of filter. It can be implemented for short range device (SRD) application in frequency region 2.4 - 2.483 GHz. Two types of SIW bandpass filter are proposed. First, SIW bandpass filter is proposed using six rectangular open loop resonators while the second SIW bandpass filter used eight rectangular open loop resonators. The simulation results for two kinds of the recommended rectangular open loop resonators have insertion loss (S 21 parameter) below 2 dB and return loss (S 11 parameter) more than 10 dB. Fabrication of the recommended two kind filters was validated by Vector Network Analyzer. The measurement results for six rectangular open loop resonators have 1.32 dB for S 21 parameter at 2.29 GHz while the S 11 parameter more than 18 dB at 2.26 GHz – 2.32 GHz. While the measurement results has good agreement for eight rectangular open loop resonators. Its have S 21 below 2.2 dB at 2.41 – 2.47 GHz and S 11 16.27 dB at 2.38 GHz and 11.5 dB at 2.47 GHz.
An Investigation of Dopamine’s Role in Six Psychiatric Illnesses

This paper aims to investigate the neurotransmitter dopamine’s role in six prevalent psychiatric disorders: attention-deficit disorder, autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, major depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia. Although dopamine’s contribution to schizophrenia is the most understood, dopamine’s role in other disorders is also an increasing area of research. Dopamine affects reward-motivated behavior, motor control, cognition, and possesses many other sub-functions as well. Dysfunction in dopamine firing rate, firing time, tonic and phasic levels, and receptor and transporter density can lead to numerous diseases and symptoms. Having a better understanding of how dopamine affects these illnesses specifically can lead to the development of more effective treatment and medication. Thus, the analysis of the studies and proposals for how dopamine is involved in various mental disorders are discussed in this review.