Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of diversity and resistance of maize varieties to Fusarium spp. causing ear rot in maize under conditions of natural infection

Fusarium ear rot in maize (Zea mays L.) is a serious disease in all maize-growing areas worldwide. A total of 454 fungal strains were isolated from 69 commercial maize hybrids grown in Harbin, China, and comprised Fusarium subglutinans (34.8%), F. proliferatum (31.3%), F. verticillioides (20%), F. graminearum (9.7%), and F. equiseti (4.2%). Among them, a complex of multiple species, F. subglutinans, F. proliferatum, and F. verticillioides are the dominant fungi causing ear rot. Among 59 commercial maize hybrids, eleven hybrids (18.6%) were found to be highly resistant to Fusarium ear rot. Simple sequence repeat (SSR) analysis using six pairs of primers resulted in 24 reproducible bands and cluster analysis separated the maize hybrids into eight groups. There was little genetic variation associated with disease resistance. No correlation was found between genetic diversity and disease resistance.
Origines microscopiques des conséquences rhéologiques de l’ajout d’éthers de cellulose dans une suspension cimentaire

Dans ce travail, nous choisissons, dans l'optique de mieux comprendre le role joue par les ethers de cellulose dans les mortiers monocouches, d'utiliser la rheometrie pour identifier les mecanismes d'action de ces molecules au sein d'une pâte de ciment. Nous developpons ainsi les protocoles et l'analyse associee nous permettant, a partir de mesures macroscopiques, d'affiner notre comprehension de ces molecules a une echelle microscopique. Puis, nous extrapolons de nos resultats les consequences d'une modification du dosage ou des parametres moleculaires de l'ether dans le cas du mortier monocouche et de sa mise en œuvre. Dans une premiere partie, nous etudions l'influence de l'ajout d'ethers sur la viscosite du fluide interstitiel d'une suspension cimentaire et le role de ce parametre sur la retention d'eau. Dans une deuxieme partie, nous etudions l'effet des ethers de cellulose sur le seuil d'ecoulement et la deformation critique de pâtes de ciment et le role de ces parametres sur la capacite d'adhesion du mortier. Dans une troisieme partie, nous etudions l'effet des ethers de cellulose sur la viscosite d'une pâte de ciment et le role de ce parametre sur la facilite de lissage
Addition of calcium propionate to finishing lamb diets

Calcium (Ca) propionate can be added to ruminant diets as a glucogenic substrate. However, due to its hypophagic effect, it is necessary to establish the optimal dose that can be used to replace grains in finishing diets for lambs. Therefore, the objective of this study was to assess the effect of four concentrations of Ca propionate in lamb diets on productive performance and rumen fermentation. Thirty two Hampshire x Suffolk lambs (23.82 ± 0.40 kg initial body weight), distributed in a completely randomized design, were given a diet with four concentrations of Ca propionate (g kg−1): 0, 10, 20 or 30 g, for 42 days. The results were tested for linear or quadratic responses. The final weight, average daily gain and feed: gain ratio showed quadratic responses (P ≤ 0.01). The optimal dose was established at 13.77 g kg−1 DM. Addition of Ca propionate did not affect variables related to rumen fermentation (pH, total volatile fatty acids, acetate, butyrate or rumen ammonia-N; P ≥ 0.05) . Nonetheless, glucose and propionate concentrations showed a quadratic response (P ≤ 0.05). The highest concentrations of propionate in rumen were observed with 15.14 g kg−1 DM. Results indicate that Ca propionate can be included in a dose of up to 13.77 g kg−1 DM in feedlot rations, to attain best lamb performance.
Post-earthquake hospital functionality evaluation: The case of Kumamoto Earthquake 2016

The Japanese Prefecture of Kumamoto experienced a series of strong earthquakes in April 2016 causing widespread damage and had a serious impact on local communities. The events caused over 3000 casualties and affected the continuity of healthcare services. Many hospitals had to be evacuated but the reasons for this evacuation are not clear. This research aims to investigate the impact of damage on the performance of the healthcare service through a survey of 118 healthcare facilities. The study connects earthquake metrics and the loss of healthcare service functionality and reveals the reasons for which facilities were totally or partially evacuated. Findings suggest that the reasons are mainly damage to buildings, critical systems, and medical equipment. It concludes by estimating that the stricken areas lost approximately 15% of their healthcare functionality. The study also concludes that the current building standards increased the performance of hospital buildings by approximately 10%; however, more attention is needed to protect architectural and critical systems.
The Contribution of Sukuk Placement and Securities to The Islamic Bank Profitability

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the placement of Islamic bank funds on government assets, the placement of Islamic bank funds at the central bank and the influence of Islamic bank funds on non-government assets on the profitability of Islamic banks. The method is quantitative with a multiple regression statistical model and the Stata version 13 as the statistical software. Based on data processing on research variables it was found that investment in state sukuk had a negative and significant effect on return on assets. Furthermore, the variable investment in securities in Bank Indonesia instruments has a positive and significant impact, while investment in sukuk corporates has a positive effect that is not significant. Therefore Sharia Banks must be able to select investment options in placing their excess funds to maintain bank reputation and performance so that public trust increases with the functions and contributions of Islamic banks.
BİR İŞLETMENİN HASILAT DÖNGÜSÜNÜN KURUMSAL KAYNAK PLANLAMA SİSTEMİ İÇİNDEKİ İŞLEYİŞİ

Kuresel rekabet piyasalarinda isletmelerin, bilgi teknolojilerini icinde bulundugumuz donemin dinamik yapisina uygun sekilde kullanmalari gerekmektedir. Kuresel rekabet ortaminda urunlerin her bir asamasinin etkin bir sekilde takibi, yonetimi ve raporlamasi icin caga uygun yazilimlara ihtiyac bulunmaktadir. Kurumsal kaynak planlama sistemi, bir yazilim platformu ve veri tabani vasitasiyla, isletmenin tum fonksiyonlarini birbirine entegre etmeyi ve bu sayede isletme kaynaklarinin verimli kullanimi ile karlilik artisina katki saglamayi amaclamaktadir. Bu calismada, Ocak 2018 itibariyle Kocaeli’de faaliyet gosteren ve Kurumsal Kaynak Planlama sistemine yeni gecis yapmis bir sanayi isletmesinde, muhasebe bilgi sisteminin temel alt sistemlerinden biri olan hasilat dongusu, kurumsal kaynak planlama anlayisi acisindan incelenmistir. Hasilat dongusu ile iliskili departmanlar ile birebir gorusulerek, bilgi akis semasi, sistemde yasanan hatalar ve bilgi islemedeki hatalarin denetlenmesi konulari ile ilgili bilgi toplanmaya calisilmistir. Son olarak, ilgili kisilerle yapilan mulakatlar isiginda, Kurumsal Kaynak Planlama sistemin de karsilasilan problemler, bu problemlere yonelik isletme tarafindan gelistirilen cozum onerileri sonuc bolumunde ele alinmistir.
Analysing morphological variation of appendages and labrum in 10 species of Heterocypris Claus, 1893 (Podocopida : Cyprididae) with additional description of Heterocypris exigua

Abstract. Natural selection can lead to speciation, but its effects depend on amount of morphological variation within populations. In Ostracoda, the appendages enclosed within the calcified carapace are less influenced by environmental conditions in comparison with carapace valves. Here, we explored morphological variation of appendages and labrum in cosmopolitan genus Heterocypris, investigating the species occurring in Europe. With the aim to overcome taxonomical problems, both traditional and geometric morphometrics were applied. The relative lengths were analysed by one-way ANOVA and post-hoc tests to determine interspecific variation and sexual dimorphism. Significant traits were further analysed by Canonical Variate Analysis separately for males and females as segment width/length ratios and relative length of claws and setae ratios. Landmark-based geometric morphometrics were applied to analyse shape variation of the labrum and traits of the maxillular palp. From this, a new perspective on morphological variation within this genus emerged. Relative measurements of the second segment of the maxillular palp, and relative lengths of the natatory setae were found to be the characters that contribute most to discrimination among Heterocypris species. The most important discriminant traits in females are the relative lengths of the G2 and G1 claws. Heterocypris exigua is additionally described, as all findings demonstrated that this is the most distinctive species, the most similar to H. gevgelica. In conclusion, we found that in comparison with maxillular palp and other analysed characters, labrum traits showed as more reliable and deserve more attention in descriptions of new species.
Investigating new SNPs of CAST, CAPN and SCD genes in 5’UTR of Bali cattle

Abstract. Jakaria, Ulum MF, Lestari D, Akwila S, Sihite DEWT, Priyanto R, Muladno, Sumantri C. 2020. Investigating new SNPs of CAST, CAPN and SCD genes in 5’UTR of Bali cattle. Biodiversitas 21: 2971-2976. The present investigation aims to explore specific SNPs of Bali cattle, focusing mainly on CAST, CAPN, and SCD genes in 5'UTR. DNA of Bali cattle (25 individuals) from Breeding Centre of Bali cattle in Bali Province, Indonesia, were extracted according to the protocol of GenAID. Amplification of the CAST, CAPN, and SCD genes were designed using the Primer3 program based on reference sequences (access numbers AH014526.2, AH009246.3, and AY241932). Furthermore, the PCR product was sequenced through forward primer sequencing. The data sequence results were analyzed using the Bioedit, MEGA7, Popgen 3.2, and DnaSP6 V6 programs. The results showed that SNPs were detected at g.921C>T and g.922T>G in 5'UTR for the CAST gene between the reference of GenBank AH014526.2 and Bali cattle, but it was monomorphic within the population. The high polymorphism of SNPs was found in g.232G>T for the CAPN gene and g.134A>del for the SCD gene. However, the SNP g.246C>del SCD gene was detected as monomorphic in this region. Moreover, this result shows that low nucleotide diversities (Pi) for CAST, CAPN, and SCD genes in 5'UTR of Bali cattle were 0.00422, 0.00632, and 0.00449, respectively. This finding was important for developing marker-assisted selection (MAS) to improve the meat quality of Bali cattle.
Callous-Unemotional Traits Among Children and Adolescents in Asian Cultures: A Systematic Review

Considerable evidence now exists for callous and unemotional (CU) traits as markers for a high-risk pathway to child and adolescent conduct problems implicating unique risk processes and treatment needs, but research has been limited largely to Western countries. We review the evidence base related to CU traits in Asian countries that has emerged in recent years, with respect to four key questions. Specifically, are higher CU traits among Asian children and adolescents associated with (1) increased severity of conduct problems; (2) similar neurodevelopmental and neurocognitive correlates as reported in Western countries; (3) similar environmental risk factors as reported in Western countries; and (4) poorer treatment outcomes? A systematic search identified 28 studies that have reported on child and adolescent CU traits in Asian countries. Consistent with Western samples, CU traits were associated with individual risk factors including atypical neural activation during cognitive tasks and poor empathy, as well as parenting risk factors. CU traits were also positively associated with most measures of conduct problems. Differences from findings in Western samples, however, emerged for areas such as correlates of reactive aggression and delinquent peer influence. Treatment has been investigated in only one study to date and is therefore a high priority for future research. The limitations of existing evidence are addressed along with key directions for future cross-cultural research, including measurement research with children and adolescents.
The effects of imagery interventions in sports: a meta-analysis

ABSTRACT Imagery interventions are an established psychological tool to enhance performance, psychological skills, and injury rehabilitation. Previous meta-analyses found positive effects of mental practice on performance, leaving it open whether imagery can also enhance outcomes other than performance such as motivational or affective outcomes. We performed a meta-analysis to extend the current understanding of the effectiveness of imagery in sports on any sport specific outcome and the relevance of additional variables potentially moderating the effect. The overall effect of imagery interventions was medium in magnitude with d = 0.431 (95% CI [0.298, 0.563]). Imagery interventions significantly enhanced motor performance, motivational outcomes, and affective outcomes. Summarized across all outcomes, imagery combined with physical practice was more effective than physical practice alone, indicating differential effects of imagery and physical practice. We found the same pattern of result for performance outcomes. The effectiveness of imagery was positively associated with the intensity of the imagery training. We discuss our results against previous meta-analyses on mental practice and the background of theoretical and practical aspects of imagery. Moreover, we lay out directions for future research by providing a comprehensive overview of research gaps in the literature on imagery.
A NURBS-based Discontinuous Galerkin Framework for Compressible Aerodynamics

We propose a Discontinuous Galerkin (DG) method for the numerical solution of the compressible Navier-Stokes equations with a functional representation derived from Computer Aided Design (CAD). The extraction of a set of DG-compliant basis functions from Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines (NURBS) is briefly discussed and the discretization of the equations is presented in this new framework. The benefits of using high-order geometries are assessed in a first numerical example. The proposed scheme is then extended to deformable domains through an Arbitrary Lagrangian-Eulerian (ALE) formulation and a NURBS-based mesh movement, allowing smooth high-order deformations. A verification test case is carried out to evaluate the impact of mesh movement on numerical solutions. Finally, we propose a dynamic mesh deformation-adaptation algorithm to couple the ALE formulation with Adaptive Mesh Refinement (AMR), based on hierarchical properties of NURBS. The potential of the developed approach is investigated in an application dealing with a pitching aifoil.
Comunicar la humanización de la atención hospitalaria: Un ejercicio de responsabilidad social en los hospitales de Madrid

espanolLa humanizacion constituye, sin duda alguna, un compromiso socialmente responsable de los hospitales, un deber ineludible para lograr unas relaciones publicas excelentes con los pacientes y sus familiares. Nuestro proposito es conocer como se comunica la humanizacion de la atencion sanitaria en cuatro hospitales publicos de la Comunidad de Madrid, que sirven de muestra cualitativa, y explorar la percepcion que tienen sobre ella los profesionales sanitarios. Para ello, tomamos como punto de partida el Plan de Humanizacion de la atencion sanitaria presentado por la Consejeria de Sanidad en 2016. Los resultados del analisis documental, las entrevistas en profundidad a los responsables de humanizacion de estos hospitales, y los grupos de discusion con medicos y personal de enfermeria, revelan que el proceso de humanizacion se presenta dispar en dichos hospitales madrilenos, que la comunicacion constituye una herramienta fundamental para alcanzar sus objetivos, y la necesidad de optimizar las acciones comunicativas para conseguir los mejores resultados. EnglishHumanisation is, undoubtedly, a socially responsible commitment for hospitals, an inescapable duty to achieve excellent public relations with patients and their families. Our goal is to learn how the humanisation of health care is communicated in four public hospitals in the Community of Madrid, which serve as a qualitative sample, and to explore the perception that healthcare professionals have of it. To this end, we take as our starting point the Plan for the Humanisation of Health Care presented by the Consejeria de Salud [Regional Ministry of Health] in 2016. The results of the documentary analysis, in-depth interviews with those responsible for humanisation in four hospitals and discussion groups with doctors and nurses show that the humanisation process is uneven in these hospitals in Madrid, that communication is a fundamental tool to achieve its objectives, and the need to optimise.
The development of novel bioactive porous titanium as a bone reconstruction material

Porous titanium fabricated by the resin-impregnated titanium substitute technique has good mechanical strength and osteoconduction. The alkali treatment of the titanium surface creates a bioactive surface. Alkali-treated porous titanium is expected to accelerate bone formation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the bone reconstruction ability of alkali-treated porous titanium. Porous titanium (85% porosity) was treated with an alkali solution (5 N NaOH, 24 h). To assess material properties, we analyzed the surface structure by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and mechanical strength testing. To assess bioactivity, each sample was soaked in a simulated body fluid (Hank's solution) for 7 days. Surface observations, weight change ratio measurement (after/before being soaked in Hank's solution) and surface elemental analysis were performed. We also designed an in vivo study with rabbit femurs. After 2 and 3 weeks of implantation, histological observations and histomorphometric bone formation ratio analysis were performed. All data were statistically analyzed using a Student's t-test (P < 0.05) (this study was approved by the Hiroshima University animal experiment ethics committee: A11-5-5). Non-treated porous titanium (control) appeared to have a smooth surface and the alkali-treated porous titanium (ATPT) had a nano-sized needle-like rough surface. ATPT had similar mechanical strength to that of the control. After soaking into the Hank's solution, we observed apatite-like crystals in the SEM image, weight gain, and high Ca and P contents in ATPT. There was significant bone formation at an early stage in ATPT compared with that in control. It was suggested that the alkali-treated porous titanium had a bioactive surface and induced bone reconstruction effectively. This novel bioactive porous titanium can be expected to be a good bone reconstruction material.
Exploring diversity in expert knowledge: variation in local ecological knowledge of Alaskan recreational and subsistence fishers

Local ecological knowledge (LEK) of resource users is a valuable source of information about environmental trends and conditions. However, many factors influence how people perceive their environment and it may be important to identify sources of variation in LEK when using it to understand ecological change. This study examined variation in LEK arising from differences in people’s experience in the environment. From 2014 to 2016, we conducted 98 semi-structured interviews with subsistence fishers and recreational charter captains in four Alaskan coastal communities to document LEK of seven fish species. Fishers observed declines in fish abundance and body size, though the patterns varied among species, regions, and fishery sectors. Overall, subsistence harvesters provided a longer-term view of abundance changes compared with charter captains. Regression analyses indicated that the extent of people’s fishing areas and their years of fishing experience were relatively important factors in explaining variation in fishers’ perceptions of fish abundance. When taken together, perspectives from fishers in multiple regions and sectors can provide a more complete picture of changes in nearshore fish populations than any source alone. These findings underscore the importance of including people with different types of expertise in local knowledge studies designed to document environmental change.
HSOA Journal of Stem Cells Research, Development and Therapy Full-Term Human Amniotic Fluid Mesenchymal Stem Cells Show Nephroprotective Effect in an Acute Kidney Injury Model

Full-Term Human Amniotic Fluid Mesenchymal Stem Cells Show Nephroprotective Effect in an Acute Kidney Injury Model. J Stem Cell Res Dev Ther 6: 041. Abstract Stem cells isolated from amniotic fluid of full-term pregnancies have been recently proposed as a new source of stem cells. The comparison with first trimester amniotic fluid stem cells is relevant for their application in regenerative medicine. We here isolated a population of human Amniotic Fluid Mesenchymal Stem Cells (AFMSC) from full-term pregnancies during caesarean section. Full-Term (FT)-AFMSCs expressed several stem/stromal cell markers, in common with bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells and with mid-term Amniotic Fluid Stem Cells (AFSCs) commonly isolated af - ter amniocentesis. The regenerative potential of FT-AFMSCs was investigated in a murine model of acute kidney injury induced by glycerol injection and compared with that of mid-term AFSCs, used as positive control. The administration of FT-AFMSCs accelerated the recovery of renal function, promoting the amelioration of blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine levels. Moreover, treatment with FT-AFMSCs stimulated tubular cells proliferation. The beneficial ef fects generated by FT-AFMSCs in renal recovery were comparable to those obtained using AFSCs from amniocentesis. The results of the present paper suggest that stem cells isolated from full term amniotic fluid are effective in the promotion of renal regeneration and can be an alternative stem cell source obtained at the final stage of pregnancy.
Navigating the tensions in environmental innovation: a paradox perspective

Purpose – This study aims to investigate the hybrid nature and scope of environmental innovation (EI) by assuming a paradox perspective and developing it empirically. Specifically, the authors raise the questions of how the opposite elements of EI characteristics can be arranged and combined to generate benefits for companies and markets. Design/methodology/approach – A fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) is conducted to analyse European companies operating in telecommunications and in information and communication technology (ICT). This method helps us interpret the complexity occurring in the real world, in which the contribution of a specific attribute to the outcome might change according to other interacting and concurring aspects. Findings – By recognising the conflicting aspects inherent to the complexity of EI, this study addresses how these tensions can be embraced. Specifically, the paradox logic is proposed to open EI strategy to a “both-and” perspective, with the purpose of making EI goals concretely feasible and integrated into a holistic view. Practical implications – Paradoxical resolution denotes purposeful iterations between alternatives to ensure simultaneous attention to them over time. A paradox logic can support managers in making the EI strategy more workable and reconciling the extremes as well as possible. Originality/value – This study unpacks the multiple enactments of EI by exploring the factors enabling integrated EI benefits. By adopting a paradox approach, the EI strategy may be interpreted in a “both-and” perspective, allowing firms to concretely achieve integrated EI benefits.