Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Relationship between Modern Management Accounting Techniques and Organizational Performance of Industrial Sector Listed in Amman Stock Exchange

This research examined relationship between modern management accounting techniques and industrial companies listed in Amman Stock Exchange (ASE). The questionnaire was used to collect data from 46 companies operating in industrial activities, a total of 152 questionnaires were distributed to employees in the financial business units (FBUs) in the companies, data of 116 questionnaires were used in the analysis process through SmartPLS software. The results showed that reveals that MMATs had a strongly positive and significant effect on OP.
Growth of avian ovum

The growth of the avian ovum is a continuous process. Its rate of growth is very slow until it reaches the maturation stage. In this final period the actual growth, or deposition of deutoplasm, takes place with great rapidity, the ova reaching their full size within 5 or 6 days. The development of the chicken (Gallus domesticus) ovum has been studied by several workers (His, 1868 ; D 'Hollander, '04 ; Sonnenbrodt, '08 ; Riddle, '16 ; Stieve, '18 ; Romanoff , '31 ; Warren and Conrad, '39). Chomkovic ('28) following the growth of the ovum in ducks (Anas domesticus), found it similar to that in chickens. The growth of the ovum in other birds as yet has never been investigated, although the knowledge about the quantitative daily depositions in several species would be of value in determining the growth pattern of the avian ovum in general. The present discussion therefore is based on additional data of two species, the ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus torquatus) and the bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus).
Influence of Root Canal Preparation with Different Tapers on Apical Leakage

To compare the influence of root canal preparation Tapers on apical sealing ability, using two rotary Ni-Ti systems and stainless-steel hand instruments. Forty-five mesial canals (buccal or lingual) of extracted permanent mandibular molars were selected and divided into three groups. The root canals were instrumented using stainless steel hand instruments, Hero Shaper . 04 system, and Revo S . 06 system. All canals were obturated with the continuous wave compaction technique and thermoplastic Gutta-Percha injection technique. Dye penetration method was used to evaluate apical leakage using stereomicroscope at 20X magnification. Results were subjected to statistical analysis. No statistically significant difference was found among the groups prepared with rotary systems. While, significant difference was found between rotary Ni-Ti/ Hand SS groups. Under the conditions of this study, root canal preparation with tapers . 04 and . 06 showed the least apical leakage compared to hand instrumentation. Experimental article (J Int Dent Med Res 2020; 13(2): 486-490)
Vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash) as trap plant for Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) and Busseola fusca (Fuller) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Abstract The preference of lepidopterous stem borer moths to oviposit on certain wild host plants can be exploited in habitat management systems by using those hosts as trap crops. Vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanioides (L.) Nash) was evaluated for its attractiveness and suitability to the pyralid Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) and the noctuid Busseola fusca (Fuller) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Two choice tests were conducted in the laboratory and in the greenhouse to determine oviposition choice of C. partellus for maize, Vetiver and rice (Oryza sativa L.), and of B. fusca for Vetiver and maize. C. partellus larval survival was evaluated in green house studies. Results indicated that C. partellus chose Vetiver grass over maize though larval survival on Vetiver was extremely low. B. fusca did not show any host preference.
The Potential Role of Animals in the Epidemiology of Avian Influenza Virus H N and Its Public Health Implications

In the last few years, Avian influenza virus H5N1 (AIV H5N1) was known to infect several mammalian species. Much remains unknown about the role of animals in the epidemiology of the virus. The current study was carried out to investigate the possible role of animals in the epidemiology of AIV H5N1. For this purpose, nasal and pharyngeal swabs as well as blood samples were obtained from 30 stray dogs, 39 stray cats, 42 donkeys and 50 rats. All animals were collected from villages heavily concentrated with poultry farms. Nasal and pharyngeal swabs were examined for the presence of AIV H5N1 genome by real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction whereas blood samples were tested by competitive enzyme linked immunsorbent assay for the presence of AIV H5 antibodies. Of the examined animals only dogs and cats showed seropositive results with high seroprevalence 50% and 56.4% for dogs and cats respectively while none of donkeys and rats was seroreactors. On the other hand, viral RNA of AIV H5N1 was not detected in both pharyngeal and nasal swabs from all examined animals. Therefore, Dogs and cats seems to be important mammalian reservoirs for AIV H5N1and may have a potential role in the epidemiology of the virus with great public health burden.
Production of cellulase in low-cost medium by Bacillus subtilis KO strain.

Bacillus subtilis KO strain was isolated from molasses that obtained from the industrial products of Kom Ombo sugar factory. Different experiments were performed to optimize the cultivation conditions of Bacillus subtilis KO strain and the medium contents to reduce the cost of protease production. Optimum protease production was from 30-32 I.U recorded at 48 hr. incubation period, at 40-45°C, pH ranged from 7-7.5, 0.1% (w/v) gelatin concentration in the presence of ammonium phosphate as inorganic source. From the available present data, it could be recognized that this study may be the unique to use molasses not only to isolate Bacillus subtilis KO strain but also to grow and maintain it. Moreover, it used as a medium contain only molasses to produce considerable amount of protease.
HYGIENIZATION OF INDIAN CHICKEN MEAT BY IONIZING RADIATION

Both fresh and frozen chicken meat were evaluated for microbiological status by screening for total bacterial counts and for the presence of pathogens like Enterobacteria, Bacillus cereus, coagulase positive Staphylococci and Salmonella spp. Most of the samples exhibited heavy bacterial contamination (1.2 × 105 - 2.6 × 106/g), mainly with Staphylococcus spp. (1.5 × 104 - 2.8 × 105/g). All the chicken samples also showed the presence of Salmonellae (3 × 101 - 2.1 × 102/g). Among the different serotypes observed in chickens. S. typhimurium was common in fresh as well as frozen chicken. Radicidation at 2 kGy at cryogenic conditions (−40°C) was efficient in eliminating the natural pathogenic contamination of the poultry. Salmonella spp. viz. S. seftenberg and S. typhimurium differed in radiation sensitivity, the D10 values in phosphate buffer (pH 7.2) being 0.25 kGy and 0.12 kGy, respectively. Chicken homogenate (10%) offered approximately 2-fold protection to these cells. Chicken samples artificially inoculated with a heavy inoculum (108 cells/g) of these 2 serotypes required higher gamma radiation doses of 4–5 kGy. The findings suggested that a dose of 2 kGy is adequate for normally contaminated chicken samples, but for the heavily contaminated chicken a dose of 4–5 kGy, depending upon the predominating Salmonella serotype present, is required.
Morphometry of Compound Eyes of Three Bactrocera (Diptera: Tephritidae) Species

Summary We investigated the external morphology, eye size, facet size, and numbers of ommatidia and ommatrichia of the compound eyes of Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Diptera: Tephritidae), Bactrocera tau (Walker) and Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) using light and scanning electron microscopy. There significant differences were found between females and males and between the 3 Bactrocera species. The results contribute to the further exploration of the relationship between the ultrastructural dimensions of the compound eye features and the visually-based behaviors of these 3 Bactrocera species.
Design-Build, innovation, and competition: The role of smaller contractors

Design-build (DB) contracting can be used to promote innovation in the infrastructure sector. Alongside innovation, public clients often wish to encourage competition. At a first glance, these two ambitions could be conflicting. More risk on the contractors stemming from DB might not appeal to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they, ceteris paribus, have a risk disadvantage compared to larger firms. The research question is how more DB contracting will affect competition from a SME perspective. A simple model is provided to show how DBB stimulates competition and DB encourages innovation. Supported by semi-structured SME interviews from Sweden, it is discussed how the hybrid version of a controlled DB contract is inferior to alternative contract designs. The controlled DB contract does not stimulate competition nor provide incentives for innovation
Mechanism of ATP-sensitive potassium channel opener natal kalin to improve congestive heart failure after myocardial infarction

Natakalim, an agonist that targets ATP-sensitive potassium channel (kATP) activity on vascular endothelial cells and myocardial cells, interferes with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and secondary congestive heart failure (CHF) rats. The effect of the model and related molecular mechanisms would lay the theoretical foundation for improving clinical prognosis of AMI secondary CHF by natakalim. After grouping and experimental results, we show kATP activity on vascular endothelial cells and myocardial cells. It greatly participates in the channel activation, natacarin can activate kATP channels, improve vascular endothelial cell hypoxia damage, inhibit myocardial cell inflammation and apoptosis, and may mediate the MAPK signaling pathway phosphate. Thus it may be related pharmacological mechanisms.
Influência do sexo e idade de abate sobre rendimento de carcaça e qualidade da carne de codornas de corte

The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of sex and two ages at slaughter on the performance, carcass traits and meat quality of quails (Coturnix coturnix). Forty quails (males and females) were slaughtered at an age of 35 and 42 days. Then, the body weight, hot and cold carcass weight, breast weight, leg weight, hot and cold carcass yield, breast yield, leg yield, initial and final (24 hours post-mortem) pH values, water-holding capacity (WHC), color (L*, a* and b*), cooking loss and objective tenderness (shear force) were evalauted. There were no differences in carcass and cuts yields between the ages at slaughter. However, the quails slaughtered at 42 days of age had higher body weight than the quails slaughtered at 35 days of age. As to the parameters of meat quality, the initial pH values were lower in quails slaughtered at 42 days of age than in quails slaughtered at 35 days of age. Females slaughtered at 35 days of age had meat with lower degree of redness. The pH values of meat from males were lower with regard to those ones of meat from females. Therefore, the slaughter at 42 days of age yielded a better performance and carcass traits in males quails.
Integrating land management and land-cover classes to assess impacts of land use change on ecosystem services

The paper presents a case study in which land use strategies to mitigate Climate Change effects are developed for a model in Saxony, Germany. In this region, the degree of freedom to respond to Climate Change with land-cover changes is very small. Based on a participatory process, an approach was developed to extend land-cover classes (e.g. forest, agriculture) by land management classes. In this paper, the focus is on the forest management classification. In the discussion with regional actors, four recommendations were identified that must be fulfilled to make land management classes regionally applicable and relevant. They should (1) reflect the effectiveness of management practices to mitigate Climate Change impacts, (2) express different management objectives, (3) show the compatibility with future trends (new crops, new public demands) and (4) provide a link to land-cover data. Finally, 22 mixed land-cover and management classes in forestry and around 30 classes in agriculture could be derived. For a test case on afforestation of agricultural sites the paper demonstrates that a more differentiated look at land management practices instead of land-cover classes helps to improve the understanding of (a) regional potentials to adapt to Climate Change and to mitigate its effects and (b) the impact of sectoral management strategies at landscape level on the provision of ecosystem services.
Information and Communication Technology Applications and the Mediatization of Social Inclusion

Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) has become a topic of growing importance. On the basis of the internet as a wide spread standard interaction media, numerous applications using information and communications technology (ICT) have been developed for AAL. From a sociological perspective these developments can be considered as attempts targeting at social inclusion. How these technologies should be installed: is the highest technical level the optimum, or is an adaptation to the present level of personal abilities of understanding and behaviour to be preferred?
Explicit Sequence Proximity Models for Hidden State Identiﬁcation

Our work uses the instance-based Nearest Sequence Memory (NSM) [5] algorithm as a basis for exploring different explicit sequence proximity models including the original NSM proximity model and two new models, temporally discounted proximity and Laplacian proximity. The models were compared using three benchmark problems, two discrete grid world problems and one continuous space navigation problem. The results show that more forgiving proximity models perform better than stricter models and that the difference between the models is more pronounced in the continuous navigation problem than in the discrete grid world problems.
Optimal radiation dose for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma

Objective To analyze the survival of patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) treated by different regimens and different radiation doses and to explore the optimal radiation dose and subgroups with potential clinical benefit. Methods A total of 1387 patients with ESCC who received conformal radiotherapy or intensity-modulated radiotherapy in our hospital from July 2003 to March 2014 were enrolled in this retrospective study. The patients who received different radiation doses in radiotherapy alone or in concurrent chemoradiotherapy were analyzed. The log-rank test and Cox regression analysis were used to explore the optimal radiation dose and the benefited subgroups. Results A total of 780 patients only received radiotherapy. Among them, the median survival of patients receiving radiation dose 60 Gy (n=260) was 9, 20, and 23 months, respectively, suggesting a significant difference (P=0.000). The patients with a radiation dose of 60 Gy had a similar survival curve to the patients with radiation dose>60 Gy, both significantly higher than that in patients with radiation dose 60 Gy (n=60) was 22, 34, and 15 months, respectively, suggesting a significant difference (P=0.004). The survival curve showed no significant difference between the patients with radiation dose 60 Gy (P=0.952), while the patients with a radiation dose of 60 Gy had a better survival compared with the patients with radiation dose 60 Gy. The Cox multivariate regression analysis indicated that the ESCC patients receiving radiotherapy alone or concurrent chemoradiotherapy had different prognosis; gross tumor volume (GTV) and radiation dose were two independent prognostic factors in the same treatment model (P=0.045, 0.001). In radiotherapy alone, radiation dose ≥60 Gy was a protective factor for the patients’ survival (P=0.000). In concurrent chemoradiotherapy, a radiation dose of 60 Gy was a protective factor, while radiation dose 60 Gy presented no survival benefit (P=0.051). Conclusions The optimal radiation dose is no less than 60 Gy in ESCC patients treated by radiotherapy alone. If the patients receive concurrent chemoradiotherapy, the radiation dose of 60 Gy is recommended. Key words: Esophageal neoplasms/three-dimensional radiotherapy; Irradiation dosage; Prognosis
Antioxidant Activity of Water Extract of Harng Jyur (Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat)

The antioxidant activity of water extracts of Harng Jyur (Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat) from four varieties, including Huang Harng Jyur (HHJ), Bai Harng Jyur (BHJ), Gan Harng Jyur (GHJ), and Kung Harng Jyur (KHJ), was investigated. The water extracts of the four Harng Jyur varieties showed strong antioxidant activity in linoleic acid and liposome model systems. Each extract at 20 mg exhibited 65.3–71.8% inhibition on malondialdehyde formation of rat liver homogenate in vitro, greater than 20 mg of tocopherol. A correlation established between the total phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity, yielded a coefficient of r2=0.934, 0.997, 0.758 and 0.983 for HHJ, BHJ, GHJ and KHJ respectively. Each extract of the four Harng Jyur varieties had effective activities as radical scavengers, metal chelators, and active oxygen scavengers. These properties may be the major reasons for the inhibition of lipid peroxidation. Of the four varieties, BHJ was the most significant antioxidative material. No mutagenicity in the four varieties was found in Salmonella typhimurium TA 98, either with or without S9 mix.
The Mammalian SIR2α Protein Has a Role in Embryogenesis and Gametogenesis

ABSTRACT The yeast Sir2p protein has an essential role in maintaining telomeric and mating type genes in their transcriptionally inactive state. Mammalian cells have a very large proportion of their genome inactive and also contain seven genes that have regions of homology with the yeast sir2 gene. One of these mammalian genes, sir2α, is the presumptive mammalian homologue of the yeast sir2 gene. We set out to determine if sir2α plays a role in mammalian gene silencing by creating a strain of mice carrying a null allele of sir2α. Animals carrying two null alleles of sir2α were smaller than normal at birth, and most died during the early postnatal period. In an outbred background, the sir2α null animals often survived to adulthood, but both sexes were sterile. We found no evidence for failure of gene silencing in sir2α null animals, suggesting that either SIR2α has a different role in mammals than it does in Saccharomyces cerevisiae or that its role in gene silencing in confined to a small subset of mammalian genes. The phenotype of the sir2α null animals suggests that the SIR2α protein is essential for normal embryogenesis and for normal reproduction in both sexes.
Size evolution of the lower incisor of Microtia, a genus of endemic murine rodents from the late Neogene of Gargano, southern Italy

Abstract The Neogene paleoisland from the area of Gargano, Italy, has yielded numerous fossil vertebrates, some of them showing extraordinary morphological peculiarities due to island evolution. Among them, Microtia (Freudenthal 1976) is the dominant rodent genus in the Gargano palaeofauna and is represented by at least three evolutionary lineages. The incisors are used to describe the size evolution in these lineages, and we come to the conclusion that these lineages did not follow the same evolutionary trend: two of them evolve toward larger size, while the third one shows a slight decrease in size. In addition, we describe the evolution of the curvature of the lower incisor, compared with that of body-size. The evolution of Microtia is characterized by a specialization for burrowing, which may be accompanied by either an increase or a decrease in size. Finally, we propose that the evolutionary change among these three sympatric lineages allowed Microtia to minimize competition between species, by avoiding size overlaps.
The Evolution of Human Vocal Emotion

Vocal affect is a subcomponent of emotion programs that coordinate a variety of physiological and psychological systems. Emotional vocalizations comprise a suite of vocal behaviors shaped by evolution to solve adaptive social communication problems. The acoustic forms of vocal emotions are often explicable with reference to the communicative functions they serve. An adaptationist approach to vocal emotions requires that we distinguish between evolved signals and byproduct cues, and understand vocal affect as a collection of multiple strategic communicative systems subject to the evolutionary dynamics described by signaling theory. We should expect variability across disparate societies in vocal emotion according to culturally evolved pragmatic rules, and universals in vocal production and perception to the extent that form–function relationships are present.
Highlighting the Importance of Sexually Transmitted Disease Testing Upon Diagnosis of Penile Cancer: A Case Report

There is a well-known association between Human Papillomavirus and Human Immunodeficiency Virus with penile cancer. Yet, it is not the standard of care to screen for either of these sexually transmitted diseases upon diagnosis of primary penile cancer. We present a 50 year old male who had a confirmed diagnosis of penile cancer for 2 years prior to his presentation to our clinic in Dakar, Senegal. Outside institutions repeatedly failed to screen the patient for sexually transmitted diseases, namely HPV and HIV. We share this case to emphasize the importance of sexually transmitted disease screening upon diagnosis of penile cancer with hopes to increase awareness in both developed and developing nations. We call for consensus in sexually transmitted disease screening guidelines upon penile cancer diagnoses.