Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Tarragon (Artemisia Dracunculus L.) Could Alleviate Negative Effects of Stocking Density in Laying Hens

30/April/2020 Approved: 12/November/2020 ABSTRACT The study was conducted to determine the effects of stocking density (SD, 5 or 7 layers/cage) and tarragon ( Artemisia dracunculus L.) diet supplementation at four levels (0, 1.2, 6 and 12 g/kg feed) on performance, certain egg characteristics, serum, liver, egg yolk and small intestine bacteria parameters in laying hens. The experiment was carried out over a period of 8 weeks, with 192 Lohman Brown commercial hybrids at 50-w-age. The results showed that an increased SD reduced feed intake (FI; p< 0.01) and egg production ( p< 0.05), but had no effect on the weight gain, feed conversion ratio, damaged egg ratio, egg weight and egg quality ( p> 0.05) parameters. The supplementation of tarragon to the diet reduced the FI and damaged egg ratio ( p< 0.01), and improved egg production and FCR ( p< 0.01). While an increased SD reduced serum total antioxidants ( p< 0.05), it elevated corticosterone (CORT) and total oxidant serum (TOS) ( p< 0.05). Tarragon was found to enhance total immunoglobulin ( p< 0.05), but to decreased the CORT and TOS of the serum ( p< 0.05). An increased SD raised the malondialdehyde (MDA) in the serum ( p< 0.001), liver ( p< 0.05) and yolk ( p< 0.001). Tarragon supplementation reduced MDA of the serum ( p< 0.05), liver ( p< 0.001) and yolk ( p< 0.001). E. coli and total Mesophilic Aerobic Bacteria counts in the small intestine were raised ( p< 0.001) with increased SD. Tarragon decreased ( p< 0.05) mesophilic aerobic bacteria. It was thus found that, tarragon supplementation can be considered generally effective in improving performance parameters, alleviating stress-induced negativities, reducing lipid peroxidation, regulating the immune system and controlling
Determinants of diabetes comorbidities in Indonesia: a cohort study of non-communicable disease risk factor

Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is a non-communicable disease that constitutes a huge health burden, with the presence of comorbidities of DM adding to it. This study aimed to obtain the main determinants of the combined incidence of DM and its main comorbidities in adults. Methods This was a further analysis of the Non-Communicable Disease Risk Factor Cohort Study 2011 – 2018 involving 3730 subjects. Data of diabetes-free respondents at baseline were followed up every 2 years for 6 years. Data collection was carried out through interviews and health examinations. All subjects were assayed for blood glucose and lipid parameters. Chi-square test and Cox regression were implemented for data analysis. Results During 6 years of follow-up, DM incidence occurred in 567 (15.2%) subjects. The most common comorbidities were increased low density lipoprotein (LDL), central obesity, increased total cholesterol, obesity and hypertension. Most of the comorbidities occurred before the diagnosis of DM incidence. The determinants of the combined DM incidence–increased LDL are obesity, hypertension, and a family history of DM. The determinants of the combined DM incidence–central obesity are increased triglycerides, hypertension, male gender, and family history of DM. While the determinants of the combined DM incidence–hypertension are obesity and increased triglycerides. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated a high burden of diabetes incidence with comorbidities among adults. Knowledge of the magnitude of the diabetes comorbidity determinants emphasizes the role of non pharmacological intervention such as weight reduction and dietary modification.
Development of X-in-the-Loop testing system for electric vehicles

The paper describes an effort towards development of electric vehicles in the form of an international collaboration aimed to create an environment that combines laboratory facilities and virtual models into a single research and development system called X-in-the-Loop. The facilities included in that system are connected and shared between developers and researchers working in different geographic locations with different vehicle subsystems allowing them to synchronize their experiments in real time studying the entire vehicle rather than its separate components. The main section of the paper focuses on the part of the X-in-the-Loop project dedicated to the thermal management system (TMS) for high voltage components of the considered electric powertrain. In particular, descriptions are given regarding the control principles and the system architecture used to integrate the TMS into the X-in-the-Loop environment. The virtual part of the TMS is verified by means of simulations. Finally, the design of the thermal management system embedded into the test installation is presented in the form of a CAD model.
Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining in Global Supply Chains: A Research Agenda

This article outlines a research agenda for Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining, two fundamental labour rights essential to the achievement of ”Decent Work” for workers in global supply chains. The authors argue that SCM scholars are uniquely positioned to address how workers freedom of association and collective bargaining rights in global supply chains could be improved. This stems, in part from the fact that SCM researchers and industry practitioners share a common “logic of efficiency” in t he analysis of supply chains. The authors suggest three broad arenas of research on freedom of association and collective bargaining, with their attendant methodological implications.
RETRACTED: Improved biometric iris recognition using watershed transform

With the expanding accentuation on the security, individual ID and check dependent on biometrics have been gathering broad consideration over the previous years. Recognizable proof of person depends on remarkable conduct or physical component of the person. The present reality is making quick improvement in its journey to understand the fantasy about making an easy to use, client caring climate. On correlation with numerous other biometric highlights, iris because of its extraordinary natural properties are appropriate for distinguishing proof. That is shielded from the climate, interesting fit as a fiddle, stable after some time, and contains a high measure of segregating data. There is an impressive ascent in the examination of iris acknowledgment framework over a period. The vast majority of the scientist zeroed in on the advancement of new iris acknowledgment models and calculations for good pixels iris pictures. In this paper, iris acknowledgment framework utilizing watershed change and 4-level Haar wavelet. Also, the coordinating of the iris code with the one that is in put away information base is performed by hamming separation. Proposed model essentially diminishes FAR and FRR esteems when contrasted with past works. Trial results are showing critical upgrades in iris check measure.
In situ growth of CuS thin ﬁlms on functionalized self-assembled monolayers using chemical bath deposition

Nano-structured CuS thin ﬁlms were deposited on the functionalized –NH2-terminated self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) surface by chemical bath deposition (CBD). The deposition mechanism of CuS on the –NH2-terminated group was systematically investigated using ﬁeld emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscope (XPS), UV–vis absorption. The optical, electrical and photoelectrochemical performance of CuS thin ﬁlms incorporating with the X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis conﬁrmed the nanocrystalline nature of CuS with hexagonal crystal structure and also revealed that CuS thin ﬁlm is a p-type semiconductor with high electrical conductivity (12.3 X/h). The functionalized SAMs terminal group plays a key role in the deposition of CuS thin ﬁlms. The growth of CuS on the varying SAMs surface shows different deposition mechanisms. On –NH2-terminated surfaces, a combination of ion-by-ion growth and cluster-by-cluster deposition can interpret the observed behav- ior. On –OH- and –CH3-terminated surfaces, the dominant growth mechanism on the surface is cluster- by-cluster deposition in the solution. According to this principle, the patterned CuS microarrays with dif- ferent feature sizes were successfully deposited on –NH2-terminated SAMs regions of –NH2/–CH3 pat- terned SAMs surface.
Determinants of Facilitators, Barriers and Structural Factors on the Behavior to Physical Activity and Interventional Framework among Nulliparous Pregnant Women: A Qualitative Study Using Maxqda

BackgroundThe goal of this study was to recognize facilitators, barriers, and structural influences on behavior of physical activity among pregnant women.MethodsData analyses were done from 30 pregnant women (second and third trimester) and four of provider who were employed for this study (2020). Participants were answered to open-ended questions relating to the obstacles that deprived them of physical activity during pregnancy. ResultsThe barrier factors consist of lack of sufficient information about the advantages of physical activity, lack of suitable place, lack of access to economically and affordable classes. Social norms are pertinent to subjective norms and motivators. Facilitating factors included using the E-learning to educate pregnant women and awareness of the existence of sport classes.ConclusionIt is essential to comprehend why pregnant women meet obstacles for physical activity. Many of issues were raised: the need of sufficient information on the advantages of physical activity, the role of nurtures factors that need to be motivated in physical activity. Need for consultation to investigate structural problems in the community to provide facilities for pregnant women.
Evaluation of a Passive Upper-Limb Exoskeleton Applied to Assist Farming Activities in Fruit Orchards

Work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) is a common occupational injury. Among the occupational injuries of agricultural workers, 93% are related to WMSD, with the shoulder being the second most affected area. This paper presents a passive upper-limb exoskeleton (PULE) with a gas spring and four-bar mechanism developed to aid the daily activities associated with orchard farming. The PULE is used to assist the arm-lifting process, reducing the physical exertion of farmers and the risk of developing WMSD. Electromyography (EMG) measurements of 26 participants were obtained to evaluate the difference in physical exertion with and without the PULE. Two arm activities: fruit thinning, with the arms raised and maintained at 100°, and pesticide spraying, with the hands swinging from 0° to 100° and back, were simulated. Using the PULE decreased muscle tension of the anterior deltoid (AD) by 17.64–19.86%. The PULE also decreased the AD activity by 37.67–39.57% during the actual orchard farming operations. The Qualisys motion capture system indicated that the difference in the lifting angle of the upper limb with and without the PULE was less than 1° and not significant (α > 0.05). Thus, the PULE did not affect the flexibility of the wearer in orchard farming activities.
Clustering analysis of senior high school in West Java based on educational facilities

The problem of education in senior high school remains. One of the roots of the problem is the lack of educational facilities. The government has responded to this case by giving the state budget (APBN) for education. Nevertheless, the large number of senior high schools in Indonesia is one of the barriers to efficient distribution of APBN funds. Thus, clustering analysis of senior high school facilities in Indonesia especially in West Java is expected to be a solution. The number of observations is 13,486 with nine categorical variables recorded on a website of the Ministry of Education and Culture in August 2019. The method used is Robust Clustering Using Link (ROCK). To get a clearer profile of the clusters, we used ROCK method modified with Nested Clustering. The results of this study indicate that 14 clusters were formed and have their profiles. Cluster 3 is a relatively good cluster while cluster 1a is a relatively poor cluster. Clusters representing poor facilities were found to be dominant in West Java Province.
Improved Performance of Immobilized Laccase on Poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) Functionalized Halloysite for 2,4-Dichlorophenol Degradation

Abstract Low in stability, difficulty in reuse, and loss in activity are key challenges to the potential use of laccase in industrial applications. To date, enzyme immobilization has become one of the most popular methods to maintain the activity and enhance the stability and reusability of enzymes. Here we described the immobilization of laccase onto poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDDA)-modified halloysite nanotubes (HNTs), a natural inorganic porous material, which is biologically safe and chemically stable, to improve the stability and recovery rate of laccase, and immobilized laccase was utilized to destroy priority pollutant 2,4-dichlorophenol (2,4-DCP). Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), thermogravimetrical analysis (TGA), atomic force microscope (AFM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET), and fluorescence microscopy analysis show that PDDA has been successfully coated onto HNTs surface for improving laccase immobilization. Immobilized laccase exhibits enhan.
MHD Natural Convective Flow in an Isosceles Triangular Cavity Filled with Porous Medium due to Uniform/Non-Uniform Heated Side Walls

Abstract In this article, numerical simulations are carried out for fluid flow and heat transfer through natural convection in an isosceles triangular cavity under the effects of uniform magnetic field. The cavity is of cold bottom wall and uniformly/non-uniformly heated side walls and is filled with isotropic porous medium. The governing Navier Stoke's equations are subjected to Penalty finite element method to eliminate pressure term and Galerkin weighted residual method is applied to obtain the solution of the reduced equations for different ranges of the physical parameters. The results are verified as grid independent and comparison is made as a limiting case with the results available in literature, and it is shown that the developed code is highly accurate. Computations are presented in terms of streamlines, isotherms, local Nusselt number and average Nusselt number through graphs and tables. It is observed that, for the case of uniform heating side walls, strength of circulation of streamlines gets increased when Rayleigh number is increased above critical value, but increase in Hartmann number decreases strength of streamlines circulations. For non-uniform heating case, it is noticed that heat transfer rate is maximum at corners of bottom wall.
EVALUASI PENERAPAN PEMBELAJARAN ONLINE MENGGUNAKAN E-LEARNING DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 PADA TINGKAT PERGURUAN TINGGI

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperoleh informasi mengenai kesiapan pengetahuan tentang pembelajaran online dengan pemanfaatan e-learning, kesiapan mahasiwa dan penunjang dalam penggunaan e-learning, proses penggunaan e-learning pada proses pembelajaran, faktor-faktor yang menghambat penggunaan e-learning pada proses pembelajaran. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif evaluatif dengan model CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product). Sampel penelitian ini diambil dengan teknik stratified random sampling. Pengumpulan data dilaksanakan dengan angket dan observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan kesiapan pengetahuan tentang e-learning mahasiswa yang rendah, kesiapan dalam penggunaan TIK yang baik akan tetapi ada beberapa kendala dalam kegaiatan pembelajaran online seperti fasilitas sinyal internet, proses penggunaan e-learning belum optimal; terdapat faktor-faktor yang menjadi menghambat pembelajaran online dengan menggunakan e-learning pada proses pembelajaran terdiri dari 4 faktor yaitu: kesiapan pengetahuan tentang e- learning yang rendah, informasi tentang pembelajaran online dengan e-learning yang kurang, kurangnya sosialisasi penggunaan e-learning, dan kurangnya pengetahuan penggunaan fitur- fitur e-learning; dan penggunaan e-learning pada poses pembelajaran di perguruan tinggi Bengkulu belum tercapai.
Parent–Child Anxiety Symptoms in Emerging Adults: Moderation by Gender and Religiosity

Although research has indicated that parent and child anxiety are connected, religiosity may serve as a protective factor and help weaken this connection. The current study asked 1,002 emerging adults (67.7% female) to report on their mothers’ and fathers’ anxiety symptoms and their own anxiety symptoms and religiosity. Structural equation modeling indicated that personal religiosity served as a moderator between the perceived anxiety symptoms of mothers and fathers and emerging adult anxiety symptoms for daughters but not sons. Participant gender also suggested a 3-way interaction among variables as the interactions occurred for daughters but not sons. Additionally, parent gender suggested a 3-way interaction, given that the results indicated that for emerging adult daughters, the interaction was stronger for mothers than fathers. Thus, emerging adult religiosity as well as parent and child gender may be contributing factors to better understanding of how offspring anxiety relates to that of their parents.
Telework before the COVID-19 pandemic

This paper provides an overview of the trends and differences in the prevalence of telework across EU countries, sectors and occupations before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Descriptive evidence shows that before the outbreak telework was more widespread in ICT- and knowledge-intensive sectors, and generally for high-skilled workers, although with big differences across EU countries. In fact, as shown in this paper, the prevalence of telework varied considerably across countries even within the same sector and occupational group. This suggests that, beyond differences in the industrial and occupational structure of employment, other factors, notably related to differences in organisation and management cultures, contribute to explaining the varying prevalence of telework in the EU. As a result of the outbreak-induced requirements to work from home, differences in telework uptake across countries, sectors and job profiles have likely narrowed in recent months. Yet, if past trends are a guide, the ability to further scale up telework in the future without hampering productivity may remain unevenly distributed in the EU.
Learning Disentangled Representation for Multi-View 3D Object Recognition

3D object recognition is a hot research topic. Particularly, view-based methods, which represent a 3D object with a collection of its rendered views on the 2D domain, play an important role in this field. Currently, view-based researches tend to aggregate information from multiple views via pooling based strategies to endow the models with the characteristic of view permutation invariance, at the cost of inevitable loss of useful features. In this paper, we introduce a new method that learns a more comprehensive descriptor for a 3D object from its views while successfully keeping its robustness to the variation of view permutation. Our method disentangles the information in the set of multi-view images into a global category-related feature and a set of view-permutation related features. To unbind these two parts, an encode-decoder based disentangling architecture is proposed, which barely bring extra computations compared to the baseline model. Systematic experiments are conducted for this new method to demonstrates the effectiveness and the competitive performance based on ModelNet40, ModelNet10, and ShapeNetCore55 datasets. Codes for our paper will be released soon on “https://github.com/hjjpku/multi_view_sort”.
Characterization of Mineralogical Changes of Chrysotile and its Thermal Decomposition by Heat Treatment

Chrysotile is a 1:1 sheet silicate mineral belonging to serpentine group. It has been highlighted studies because of uses, shapes and structural characteristics of the fibrous chrysotile. However, it was designated as Class 1 carcino-gen, so high attentions were being placed on detoxification studies of chrysotile. The objectives of this study were to investigate changes of mineralogical characteristics of chrysotile and to suggest detoxification mechanism of chrysotile by thermal decomposition. Samples for this study were obtained from LAB Chrysotile mine in Canada. The samples were heated in air in the range of 600 to 1,300 o C. Changes of mineralogical characteristics such as crystal structure, shape, and chemical composition of the chrysotile fibers were examined by TG-DTA, XRD, FTIR, TEM-EDS and SEM-EDS analyses. As a result of thermal decomposition, the fibrous chrysotile having hollow tube structure was dehydroxylated at 600-650 o C and transformed to disordered chrysotile by removal of OH at the octahedral sheet (MgOH) (Dehydroxylation 1). Upon increasing temperature, it was transformed to forsterite (Mg 2 SiO 4 ) at 820 o C by rearrangement of Mg, Si and O (Dehydroxylation 2). In addition, crystal structure of forsterite had begun to transform at 800 o C, and gradually grown 3-dimensionally to enstatite (MgSiO 3 ) by recrystalli-zation after the heating above 1,100 o C. And then finally transformed to spherical minerals. This study showed chrysotile structure was collapsed about 600-700 o C by dehydroxylation. And then the fibrous chrysotile was transformed to forsterite and enstatite, as non-hazardous minerals. Therefore, this study indicates heat treatment can be used to detoxification of chrysotile.
Source Criticism as a Technology of Government in the Swedish Psychological Defence: The Impact of Humanistic Knowledge on Contemporary Security Policy

“Source criticism” (kallkritik) has become an essential part of the Swedish government’s activities against false information, deception campaigns, and propaganda, which are viewed as fundamentally destabilising forces that can potentially undermine the democratic system, the public debate, and political decision-making. The purpose of this article is to explore source criticism as a technology of government focusing on the Swedish Psychological Defence. I analyse the way in which source criticism is brought to bear on Swedish national security policy in the light of Foucauldian theories about modern governmentality and technologies of the self. Source criticism is seen as an example of a contemporary form of government that entails a redistribution of responsibility from the state to the individual, who is provided with certain “technologies of self” to master an unpredictable political environment. With this case study as empirical example, the aim of the article is to contribute to the research on the influence of humanistic knowledge in security and defence policy domains. This prompts further discussion about what happens with the democratic and critical potential of humanistic knowledge as it is enrolled in government operations.
Project-based Learning Approach to Marketing Competencies Development

Due to the requirements for matching the needs of employers with the job applicants’ skills, companies increasingly tend to use a key competency-based approach to select new marketers. The aim of this paper is to determine if the project-based learning method has helped developing economic university students’ key competencies that are essential in the marketing related jobs. For testing and developing such key competencies, the method of project-based learning have been implemented into the Marketing communication course at the Faculty of Economics, University of South Bohemia in Czech Republic. Results show that innovated course had a positive effect especially on the development of abilities to work effectively in team, assessing and analysing information or work independently.