Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Internet of Things in Smart Agriculture: Enabling Technologies

In this paper, an IoT technology research and innovation roadmap for the field of precision agriculture (PA) is presented. Many recent practical trends and the challenges have been highlighted. Some important objectives for integrated technology research and education in precision agriculture are described. Effective IoT based communications and sensing approaches to mitigate challenges in the area of precision agriculture are presented.
Creating Shared Valua As Profit and Social Welfare Growth Solution

Abstract: The purposes of this paper are to measure the means different of profit and social welfare indicators in creating shared value and corporate social responsibility implementation and to explore the relationship between return on asset and direct and indirect energy consumption, direct and indirect greenhouse gases, and fatalities of employees in creating shared value implementation. The data involving 30 corporates listed on world securities exchange, from 2003 to 2010 is conduct. The data analyses are compare-means independent sample t-test and linear multiplier regression. The results were found (i) the means of profit and social welfare indicators in creating shared value and corporate social responsibility implementation are significantly different; (ii) negative relationship between return on asset and direct and indirect energy consumption, direct and indirect greenhouse gases, and fatalities of employees in creating shared value implementation. Abstrak: Tujuan makalah ini adalah untuk mengukur sarana yang berbeda dari indikator laba dan kesejahteraan sosial dalam menciptakan nilai bersama dan pelaksanaan tanggung jawab sosial perusahaan dan untuk mengeksplorasi hubungan antara laba atas aset dan konsumsi energi langsung dan tidak langsung, gas rumah kaca langsung dan tidak langsung, dan korban jiwa karyawan dalam menciptakan implementasi nilai bersama. Data yang melibatkan 30 perusahaan yang terdaftar di bursa efek dunia, dari 2003 hingga 2010 adalah perilaku. Analisis data adalah membandingkan-berarti uji t sampel independen dan regresi linier berganda. Hasilnya ditemukan (i) sarana profit dan indikator kesejahteraan sosial dalam menciptakan nilai bersama dan pelaksanaan tanggung jawab sosial perusahaan secara signifikan berbeda; (ii) hubungan negatif antara laba atas aset dan konsumsi energi langsung dan tidak langsung, gas rumah kaca langsung dan tidak langsung, dan kematian karyawan dalam menciptakan implementasi nilai bersama.
Impact Analysis of Strategic Management and Technical University Education Standards: Sunyani Technical University in Perspective, Ghana

vision and goals, analysis of external and internal business environment, selection of an advantageous strategy, strategic planning, and proposals for organizational, administrative changes, establishing control systems, implementation of strategy and strategy evaluation. Abstract: Technical university education in Ghana is somewhat maiden hence very friable and face great pressure paving its way in the midst of an economy with its own inimitable constraints. This paper seeks to assess strategic management practices at these Technical Universities in Ghana with emphasis on the Sunyani Technical University. The results were compared with international standards to determine the practicality and visibility of the adopted policies and how strategic management could be leveraged to ensure competitive advantage and maximum productivity. This paper adopted pragmatic research approach and was also exploratory in design. Quantitative and qualitative data were gathered from primary and secondary sources. The findings show that institutional effectiveness is positively influenced by strategic management: strategic resources, internationalization and innovation ecosystem were noted to impact positively on institutional effectiveness.
FERONIA/FER-like receptor kinases integrate and modulate multiple signaling pathways in fruit development and ripening

ABSTRACT Ripening of fleshy fruits is a complex process that involves dramatic changes in color, texture, flavor, and aroma, which is essentially regulated by multiple hormone signals. Although the metabolic mechanisms for the regulation of fruit development and ripening have been studied extensively, little is known about the signaling mechanisms underlying this process. FERONIA has been increasingly suggested to be implicated in multiple signaling pathways. In a recent publication, we showed that a FERONIA/FER -like receptor kinase, FaMRLK47, playes an important role in the regulation of fruit ripening in strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa, a typical non-climacteric fruit) fruit. Over-expression orRNAi-mediated down regulation of FaMRLK47 caused a delay or acceleration, respectively, of fruit ripening progress. Meanwhile, overexpression orRNAi-mediated down regulation of FaMRLK47 caused a decrease or increase, respectively, in the ABA-induced expression of a series of ripening-related genes. More recently, we also found that MdFERL1, a FERONIA/FER-like receptor kinase in tomato plant, was implicated in the regulation of tomato fruit ripening via modulating ethylene production. We propose that FERONIA/FER-like receptor kinases may function to regulate fruit development and ripening via integrate multiple signaling pathways in both climacteric and non-climacteric fruits.
INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN THE ACQUISITION OF A DIVISION IN A FOOD MANUFACTURING COMPANY

From expansions and diversifications to an upsurge in Mergers and Acquisitions (MA mergers and acquisitions; organisational survival . CITATION: Vanessa, Y., & Nishika, C. Investigating the impact of change management in the acquisition of a division in a food manufacturing company. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 5(4), 1896-1910.
CT genotype of promotor polymorphism C159T in the CD14 gene is associated with lower prevalence of atopic dermatitis and lower IL‐13 production

Editor, CD14 is part of the receptor for lipopolysaccharides (LPS) and enhances the production of T-helper-cell 1 (Th-1) cytokine interleukin (IL-) 12. A polymorphism in the promotor region of the CD14 gene, C159T, is controversially discussed as associated with atopy. Recently, Leung et al. (1) reported in the Journal of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology that a C-to-T polymorphism at )159 is associated with serum total IgE concentration in atopic Chinese children. Moreover, it was shown that skin prick test positive children with TT genotype had lower total serum IgE levels and higher soluble CD14 levels than CC homozygotes and heterozygotes (2). Furthermore, CC homozygotes had a higher frequency of hay fever and allergic rhinitis (3). Thus it has been speculated that this polymorphism in the CD14 gene might modulate the susceptibility to allergic disease. In vitro studies showed that the T allele decreases the affinity of Sp protein binding and enhances the transcriptional activity of the CD14 gene which might explain the results of Baldini and Koppelmann (4). However, a recent study failed to confirm the association between CD14 genotypes and atopic disease (5). We recently conducted a prospective investigation into the potential association of cytokine production by cord blood mononuclear cells on the development of atopic dermatitis (AD) at the age of 3 yr (n 1⁄4 40). The cytokines interleukin (IL-)13, and interferon (IFN)-c in the cell culture supernatants in response to phytohemagglutinin (PHA) and house dust mite allergen (Der p 1) were measured using the ELISA technique. After 3 yr, symptoms of AD were obtained with a questionnaire completed by the parents. We observed significantly higher IL-13 levels in response to PHA in children who subsequently developed symptoms of AD (S: median, 291 pg/ ml) compared with asymptomatic children (No-S: 149 pg/ml; p 1⁄4 0.021, Wilcoxon test). Similarly, in response to Der p 1 significantly higher IL-13 levels were observed in symptomatic children (S: 168.6; No-S: 61.6 pg/ml; p 1⁄4 0.0084). No significant differences were foundwhen comparing IFNc, IL-18 and IL-10 in CBMC cultures stimulated with PHA and Der p 1 (6). In a pilot study we investigated the potential association of CD14 polymorphism C159T with the prevalence of AD and cytokine production in response to PHA and Der p 1 (n 1⁄4 30). In children with genotype CT we observed significantly lower prevalence of AD at the age of 3 yr (p 1⁄4 0.017, chi-square test) compared with genotype CCand TT-homozygotes (Table 1). Furthermore, IL-13 levels in response to PHA in children with genotype CT were significantly lower (CT: median, 102.8 pg/ml) compared with CCand TT-homozygotes (CC: median, 234.3 pg/ml, TT: median, 157.3 pg/ml; p 1⁄4 0.02, chi square test). In response to Der p 1 there were no significant differences in IL-13 production between the groups. Our data might indicate that CT genotype of C159T polymorphism decreases the risk for atopy by lowering IL-13 production.
Energy-efficient Sensor Circuit Design for Space Applications

This paper presents energy-efficient, safety-critical wireless sensor circuits for next-generation space satellites and space robots. The hardware design and implementation proposed here exploits a novel control algorithm and ensures that appropriate reconstructed sensing qualities can be achieved. In this paper we demonstrate that focus on preserving the clarity of important power consumption features, such as dynamic power dissipation, at peak voltage ratios of 120 W. With this approach, features in the circuit that may be important for recognition are well preserved, even at high energy dissipation -a maximum power rate of about 125 W can be sustained.
Direct vascular effects of plantain extract in rats

Responses of the aorta and portal veins isolated from rats to aqueous extract of plantain (Musa paradisiaca) were studied. The extract produced concentration‐dependent relaxation in both noradrenaline‐ and KCl‐contracted aortic rings. The maximum relaxation in noradrenaline‐contracted rings was 52.49 +/ࢤ 6.63% and in KCl‐contracted rings was 77.51 +/ࢤ 2.52% of the initial tensions developed in response to the contractile agents. The extract also produced significant (P < 0.01) inhibition of the maximum aortic contractile response to noradrenaline and completely abolished the spontaneous contractions of the portal veins. Serotonin (5‐hydroxytryptamine), unlike the extract, produced contraction rather than relaxation of the aortic rings. The results show a non‐specific relaxing and inhibiting effect of plantain extract on aortic and portal smooth muscles, an effect that is not attributable to its abundant serotonin content.
Single-Phase Modeling Approach in Dynamic Harmonic Domain

In this paper, a frequency-based analytical approach is presented for dynamic analysis of three-phase balanced systems in the presence of harmonic distortion based on single-phase analysis. By providing mathematical foundation, this study proves that a three-phase balanced system (linear or non-linear, supplied by periodic balanced sinusoidal or non-sinusoidal sources) is completely balanced during both transient and steady-state conditions. This is done by utilizing Dynamic Harmonic Domain (DHD) and defining a phase-shift matrix in frequency domain. As the most noteworthy application of the proposed methodology, single-phase modeling approach is put forward. Therefore, during the transient period, one can analyze only one phase of a three-phase balanced system and calculate exact quantities of the other phases without performing extra simulations, which is not possible through time domain. The introduced concept has been applied to different test cases including three-phase transformer inrush current. In addition, the proposed approach has been utilized to obtain a single-phase model of VSC-based power electronic devices for dynamic harmonic analysis, followed by discussion on results.
Pharmacological regulation of AP‐1 transcription factor DNA binding activity 1

The AP‐1 transcription factor family consists of two groups of proteins, fos‐related antigens (fra) and jun proteins. These transcription factors are usually expressed at low basal levels but they can be dramatically induced in a variety of cell types by many different stimuli, in which the quantity of AP‐1 transcription factor and the DNA binding activity also rise. The quantity and DNA binding activity of transcription factors are not always at low levels. For example, early in brain development a high basal expression of AP‐1 DNA binding activity exists. Similarly, adult rat adrenal gland contains high levels of AP‐1 DNA binding activity whose regulation appears to be through post‐translational modification (i.e., phosphorylation). Thus, AP‐1 DNA binding activity is modulated in a developmental and tissue‐specific manner. —Pennypacker, K. R. , Hong, J.‐S. , McMillian, M. K. Pharmacological regulation of AP‐1 transcription factor DNA binding activity. FASEB J. 8: 475‐478; 1994.
Assessing audit committee effectiveness of a government statutory body: a case study of the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia

This study examines the effectiveness of an Audit Committee (AC) operating in a large government statutory body in an emerging economy, namely the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM). This study is timely, as previous studies focussing on AC effectiveness in relation to the public sector are sparse. Data collection was through in-depth interviews with key individuals involved in the IRBM governance process, including AC members, senior management and external auditors. The study finds existence of a weak AC governance function that inadequately oversees financial reporting and internal control systems. We find the independence of AC members questionable, as a communication gap exists between AC members and the external auditor. In particular, the study highlights that top management should ensure that its AC fulfils its assigned role and that urgent attention is given to issues on composition, appointment and diligence of its AC members. We conclude that the IRBM should consider improving independence by appointing an external independent AC member(s) from either the big four or an influential industry expert to provide the necessary input and expertise to ensure that public confidence continues.
Porous Organic TFTs for the Applications on Real-Time and Sensitive Gas Sensors

A pentacene-based organic thin-film transistor (OTFT) with a porous active layer is demonstrated for the first time. The porous OTFT exhibits a fast, sensitive, and reversible response to ammonia gas with a detection limit as 500 ppb, whereas the OTFT without porous structure has a slow response and a poor recovery behavior. The sensing mechanism dominated by the dissociation of hydroxyl groups of the polymer dielectric layer is raised and discussed. The proposed device is the first OTFT-based ammonia sensor with reversible response and high sensitivity in low parts-per-million range. It is promising for the development of a diagnostic breath analysis system.
Suicide and Islam

ABSTRACT Much of the research on suicidal behavior in Muslim countries has been simple descriptive studies of samples of completed and attempted suicides. Despite this, and despite the possible under-reporting of suicidal behavior in countries where such behavior is illegal, suicide rates do appear to be lower in Muslims than in those of other religions, even in countries which have populations belonging to several religious groups. Rates of attempted suicide, on the other hand, do not appear to be lower in Muslims as compared to non-Muslims. Research into this topic has been quite poor, failing to take into account the ethnic background and the Islamic sect to which the suicidal subjects belonged. Reasons for the low rate of completed suicide in Muslims are reviewed, including differences in values and socio-economic status.
Creation of Emotion-inducing Scenarios using BDI

Automated analysis of human affective behavior has attracted increasing attention from researchers in psychology, computer science, linguistics, neuroscience, and related disciplines. However, existing methods to induce emotions are mostly limited to audio and visual stimulations. This study tested the induction of emotions in a virtual environment with scenarios that were designed using the Belief-Desire-Intention (BDI) model, well-known in the Agent community. The first objective of the study was to design the virtual environment and a set of scenarios happening in driving situations. These situations can generate various emotional conditions or reactions and the design was followed by a testing phase using an EEG headset able to assess the resulting emotions (frustration, boredom and excitement) of 30 participants to verify how accurate the predicted emotion could be induced. The study phase proved the reliability of the BDI model, with over 70% of our scenarios working as expected. Finally, we outline some of the possible uses of inducing emotions in a virtual environment for correcting negative emotions.
大细胞肺癌小肠转移1例病例报告和文献复习

A Case Report and Literature Review of Small Intestinal Metastasis of Large Cell Lung Cancer Yanwei LIU, Lizhi ZHANG, Xiaoyu HAN, Tao ZHOU Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, China; Department of Pathology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, China; Department of Medical Oncology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian 116011, China Corresponding author: Tao ZHOU, E-mail: medicaloncology@sina.com
A Comparison of Service Quality Dimensions in the Mobile Service Market: Evidence from Emerging Markets

This study compares service quality (SERVQUAL) dimensions from customers’ perspectives and examines their impact on customer satisfaction in the mobile service markets of Jordan and Yemen. A questionnaire was distributed to 1400 participants in both countries. Utilizing structural equation modeling (SEM), it was found that the most important SERVQUAL dimensions in the studied countries are: reliability, interaction quality (empathy, assurance, and responsiveness), and tangibles in Jordan; and reliability, assurance-empathy, tangibles, and responsiveness in Yemen. In both samples, SERVQUAL was able to predict customer satisfaction, whereby reliability exerted the strongest effect, and it successfully measured service quality from customers’ perspectives in both countries. Furthermore, the current study provides managers of mobile service operators in both markets with insightful knowledge related to SERVQUAL dimensions and their role in ensuring customer satisfaction. Managing SERVQUAL dimensions relative to consumer needs in targeted markets is essential for business competitiveness and marketing strategies.
Performance analysis of discrete rate adaptation in OFDM under transceiver impairments

Practical orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) based transmitters and receivers suffer from non linearity due to power amplifier at transmitter, and carrier frequency offset (CFO) and symbol timing offset (STO) at receiver. Link adaptation (LA) which matches power and data rate with instantaneous channel condition gets adversely affected due to these transmitter and receiver imperfections. In this paper we have analyzed the impact of these transceiver impairments on power adaptation and rate adaptation. It is seen from LA under transceiver impairments that less power can be pumped ultimately resulting into lesser data rate as compared with ideal transmitter and receiver. Further, it is also seen that for lower SNR region (poorer channel condition) the effect of non-ideality is less on average spectral efficiency (ASE) bits/sec/Hz, where as for higher SNR region (better channel condition) the impact of non-ideality is more, leading to degradation in ASE.
Ka-band AlGaN/GaN HEMT high power and driver amplifier MMICs

In this paper the MMIC technology, design and characterization of a high power amplifier and driver amplifier MMIC at 30 GHz in AlGaN/GaN HEMT technology are presented. The MMICs are designed using CPW technology on a 390 /spl mu/m thick SiC substrate. The measured small-signal gain of the driver is 14 dB at 28.5 GHz and the measured output power is 28.6 dBm at 28 GHz. The power amplifier shows a measured small-signal gain of 10.7 dB at 25.5 GHz and output power of 34.1 dBm at 27 GHz. Both MMICs have a very good yield and performance for a first iteration design.
High Birthweight and Cancer: Evidence and Implications

Several studies have shown a positive association between high birthweight (defined as >4,000 g, or ∼8.8 lbs) and increased risk of both childhood and adult malignancies, even after consideration of gestational diabetes. In a recent metaanalysis of 18 studies of childhood leukemia, Hjalgrim et al
The Ability of Computerized Accounting Information Systems in Saudi Public Universities to Face Cyber Threats

The study aimed at illustrating the history of cyber-attack experienced by Saudi Arabian organizations especially universities and overall cyber readiness. The study included 486 respondents from three different universities in Saudi Arabia. Survey was administered through printed copies of questionnaires. The data gathered were analyzed using IBM-SPSS software and AMOS plugin. Analysis revealed that participant’s opinion regarding ability of the computerized accounting information system (CAIS) to face and safeguard against cyber threat depends on the awareness of the recent incidents of attack. Analysis showed that access control mediates the relationship between attack from malicious program and ability of the system to fend off those attacks. Better access control positively influences CAIS’s ability to face threats. Author did not find any significant difference in people’s perception across different demographic status regarding the Ability of CAIS to face Cyber Threat.
Étude mécanique des gels d'actine branchés

Les reseaux formes par les filaments d'actine jouent un role fondamental en mecanique cellulaire, puisqu'ils contribuent grandement a la forme des cellules, a leur capacite a migrer et a leurs proprietes mecaniques. Durant ma these, nous nous sommes interesses aux proprietes mecaniques des gels d'actine branches presents dans le lamellipode. Dans le cadre de ma these, nous avons developpe une nouvelle technique de mesure basee sur l'attraction dipolaire entre des colloides magnetiques nous permettant de mesurer le module de Young de gels d'actine reconstitues a la surface des particules a l'aide de la machinerie Arp2/3. Notre technique nous permet de realiserun tres grand nombre de mesures.Les faibles barres d'erreur ainsi obtenues nous ont permis d'etudier, pour la premiere fois, le lien entre les proprietes microscopiques architecturales des gels et leur reponse mecanique. Nous avons observe une forte rigidification du gel avec une augmentation de la concentration en proteine nucleatrice des branches Arp2/3 et en proteine de coiffe gelsoline durant la croissance du gel, montrant ainsi un lien entre l'architecture du reseau et son elasticite. De plus, nous avons etudie le lien entre le module elastique des gels, la flexibilite des filaments et l'augmentation des contraintes internes. Ces differentes etudes pointent en direction d'une reponse mecanique des gels d'actine a structure dendritique d'origine enthalpique, contrairement aux gels d'actine polymerises en solution, dont l'elasticite est d'origine entropique.