Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
OPERASI JOIN DIPERLUAS KOTERI-k TAK-TERDOMINASI

This research aim is to build a new definition of coterie join operation for non-dominated k-coteries to obtain a non-dominated k-coterie in which the value of k before and after the operation is the same (fixed). The operation is combine non-dominated k-coteries and respectively, under the non-empty universal sets and in which an element of is eliminated and . This method was developed from the coterie join operation proposed by Neilsen. The results of this study are show that merge of operations of the non-dominated k-coteries to obtain a non-dominated k-coterie in which the value of kfixed can be formed as well. This definition is called the extended join operation . There are two main properties can be obtained from the extended join operation, i.e. (1) is also a k- coterie under the non-empty set and (2) If dan are non-dominated then is also non-dominated. Moreover, the availability measurement shows that the availability of k-coterie of extended join operation is greater than the availability of k-coterie of join operation.
Formulation of Lipoprotein Microencapsulated Beadlets by Ionic Complexes in Algae-Based Carbohydrates

The present study aims to produce sustained-release algae-based carbohydrate microbeadlets of lipoproteins rich-in carotenoids extracted from organic sea buckthorn fruits. β-carotene represented the major compound of the lipoproteins extracts. Emulsification and algae-based carbohydrates, such as sodium-alginate and kappa-carrageenan, provide an inert environment, allowing the embedded targeted bioactive compounds—lipoproteins rich in carotenoids in our case—to maintain greater biological activity and to have a better shelf life. Furthermore, the microbeadlets prepared from sodium-alginate–kappa-carrageenan (0.75%:0.75% w/v) crosslinked with calcium ions showing 90% encapsulation efficiency have been utilized in HPMC capsules using beadlets-in-a-capsule technology, to use as a delivery system for the finished product. The GI simulated tests performed under laboratory conditions suggested that the sodium-alginate–kappa–carrageenan combination could be useful for the formulation-controlled release of microbeadlets containing lipoproteins rich in carotenoids.
EFFECT OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS GENDER DIVERSITY ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA

The financial scandals that engulfs the Nigerian Banking industry in late 2000, was mainly attributed to corporate governance failures and its attendant consequences has created a vacuum for studies to be undertaken. This study looks at how gender diversity (particularly women representation) affect performance of Nigerian banks from 2011 to 2015. The population and sample is made up of 16 (sixteen) banks listed on Nigerian Stock Exchange within the period. Board gender diversity was operationalized using 3 variables (that is women on board- WOB; women on board percentage-WBF; and presence of female chief executive- CEO) which formed the independent variables while financial performance has 2 variables (return on asset- ROA and return on equity- ROE). The study revealed that gender diversity has a significant positive effect on ROA and has no any effect on ROE. It therefore, recommend increase in number of women on board of directors, even though that skepticism exist towards policies that aims at increasing or encouraging women to such position in developing countries like Nigeria. Either due to cultural, social or religious alignment.
Process Optimization of Microwave Assisted Simultaneous Distillation and Extraction from Siam cardamom using Response Surface Methodology

The main goal of the research was to optimize microwave-assisted simultaneous distillation and extraction (MA-SDE) using response surface methodology (RSM), based on Box–Behnken design (BBD). A process was designed to extract the essential oil from the leaf sheath of Siam cardamom. The experimental data were fitted to quadratic equations, and the experiment conditions for optimal extraction of 1,8-cineole were extraction time 87.68 min, material-to-water ratio 1:13.18 g/mL and microwave power 217.77 W. Under such conditions, the content of 1,8-cineole was 157.23 ± 4.23 µg/g, which matched with the predicted value. GC–MS results indicated the presence of predominant oxygenated monoterpenes including 1,8-cineole (20.63%), iso-carveol (14.30%), cis-p-mentha-1(7),8-dien-2-ol (12.27%) and trans-p-2,8-menthadien-1-ol (9.66%), and oxygenated contents were slightly higher in the MA-SDE and extraction compared to usual SDE. In addition, the essential oil extracted by MA-SDE exhibited strong antibacterial effects against the tested Gram-positive bacteria. Scanning electron micrographs provided more evidence of destruction of the leaf sheath treated by MA-SDE. Conclusively, microwave-assisted simultaneous distillation and solvent extraction appear to be an effective technique for the separation of essential oils enriched 1,8-cineole from Siam cardamom leaf sheath in a shorter time.
Conditional Domain Adversarial Transfer for Robust Cross-Site ADHD Classification Using Functional MRI

There is a growing number of large scale cross-site database collection of resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) for studying neurobehavioral diseases, such as ADHD. Although a large amount of data benefits machine learning-based classification methods, the idiosyncratic variability of each site can deteriorate cross-site generalization ability. This challenge creates a bottleneck in requiring a large number of labeled samples of each site. Hence in this research, we utilize an approach of conditional adversarial domain adaptation network (CDAN) to learn a discriminative fMRI representation that is site-invariant for unsupervised transfer of ADHD classification. We evaluate our framework on a multi-site ADHD dataset and achieve improvement in transferring between sites. Further visualization reveals that there indeed exists a substantial site discrepancy and statistically analysis indicates that male’s rs-fMRI could be more vulnerable toward site-specific effects.
Morphological and certain economic traits under rural conditions of local ducks of Kashmir

The present study was aimed at characterizing the local ducks of Kashmir Valley. The overall average adult body weight of the adult ducks was 1.70±0.01 kg. The highest average body weight of 1.72±0.01 kg was found in the ducks of district Bandipora and followed by 1.70±0.02 kg and 1.69±0.02 kg in ducks of Budgam and Ganderbal respectively. Males were heavier than females, with 1.62±0.01 kg weight. Four types of bill colors, viz. greenish black (mosaic), pinkish black, yellow and greenish yellow mosaic, were observed. Yellow was predominant with frequency of about 74%. Four types of bean colors were observed viz. black, pink, white and yellow with preponderance of black (96%). There was equal distribution of grey and brown eye colors while as 99% shanks were orange colored and only 1% had orange with black patches on it. Egg analysis of 305 eggs from three districts revealed green and white shell colors. The overall weight of the eggs was recorded to be 66.20±0.42 g with Ganderbal district having the highest egg weight of 69.19±0.80 g and Budgam with the least of 62.10±0.46 g. Haugh unit score was 69.37±0.43 and the highest score was recorded in the eggs from Ganderbal district (70.58±0.71).
TRACE METAL ACCUMULATION BY ESTUARINE MOLLUSKS.

In view of the relative paucity of information on trace metal distribution in marine animals, a series of studies were Initiated in order to investigate the mechanics of concentration of these materials. Data were obtained on a number of mollusk species. There is a wide variation in species ability to take up and concentrate zinc, lead, nickel, cobalt, iron, manganese, copper, cadmium, and chromium within their natural (estuarine) environment. Uptake rates in a controlled, simulated-environment system using various concentrations of lead, copper, cadmium, and zinc indicate that all of the species studied varied in their selectivity for the particular metal taken up. The rate of uptake, and the tissue level attained, were found to vary with time, and the particular metal concentration used. Using various lead concentrations it was observed that of the various anatomical areas, the muscle, mantle edge, mantle, remainder, gill, gonad, and digestive gland accumulated increasing tissue levels in the order given. Depletion is a relatively slow process in most cases; it varies from species to species as to rate and final tissue concentration.
Factors Affecting the Adoption and Usage of Luggage Tracking System by Public Transporters Based on TAM Model

Technology has revolutionized communication, and how services can be delivered to the intended end-users. Many areas such as supply chain, logistics, health, aviation, and education have been greatly influenced. Despite all the technological advancements, public transportation in Zambia, which is dominated by bus operators, still faces challenges in computerizing and automating their business processes, to improve service delivery. The problem of misplaced and missing luggage is among the problems the operators are currently facing. The first objective was to identify the challenges faced by bus operators in managing passenger luggage and factors that affect the adoption of technology. A population of bus operators and passengers was identified, of which a sample was conveniently drawn from the intercity bus terminus. Technology Adoption Model (TAM) was used in this research to guide the development of questionnaires, interviews and observations, in order to understand the business processes and operations. Results from the study show a link between the use of technology in managing passengers’ language, ease of use and usefulness of the technology. Furthermore, the results show that 28% of the sample population misplaced or lost luggage during a journey. Most participants in the research expressed willingness to use a system that can allow for real-time monitoring of luggage, with a few expressing security concerns of a system that is connected to the internet. The study recommends the development of luggage tracking system based on RFID, GPS and GSM technologies with a GUI to aid bus operators in managing passenger luggage, which will improve accountability and reduce lost customer luggage incidences.
Fiber-Optic Sensor Based on Core-Offset Fused Unequal-Length Fiber Segments to Improve Ultrasound Detection Sensitivity

Fiber-optic sensors fabricated by core-offset splicing method with 2 to 12 unequal-length single-mode fiber (Corning SMF-28) segments are demonstrated for the ultrasound detection. High-order modes are created in the air and silica cladding to enhance multi-mode interference, leading to large spectrum range comparing to that case with the same number of equal fiber segments. This leads to larger wavelength tuning range which overcomes the free-spectrum-range limitation in Fabry-Perot interferometer with multiple equal fiber segments. Furthermore, wavelength shift associated with power change, and characterized as high spectrum slope defined as 1st derivative of the reflection spectrum, is realized based on these unequal-length and asymmetric waveguides, which enhances the sensitivity of ultrasound detection. Using piezoelectric transducer as ultrasound generator at 260 kHz with 10 V peak-to-peak driving voltage, we detect ultrasound response based on the fiber devices with 2 to 12 segments as sensing unit or as feedback/sensor in a fiber laser. In the former sensor case, the ultrasound response via photo-detector could be increased from 15.5 mV for the core-offset fiber with 2 unequal-length segments to 115.3 mV for that with 12 segments, corresponding to a factor of 7.4 times improvement due to narrow linewidth of reflection spectrum in the fiber-optic sensor with more unequal-length fiber segments. The fiber laser sensor for the ultrasound detection brings improvement from 31.6 mV to 207.1 mV with the enhancement of 6.6 times, thanks to higher quality factor (Q) due to the optical filter formed by unequal-length core-offset fiber.
A Truthful Online Incentive Mechanism for Nondeterministic Spectrum Allocation

Dynamic spectrum access (DSA) is a promising platform to solve the problem of spectrum shortage for which the most challenging issue is spectrum allocation under uncertain availability information, which is referred as a nondeterministic spectrum allocation problem. The nature of such a problem is due to inaccurate spectrum sensing results, which are induced by that power or energy based sensing can be greatly impacted by thermal and environmental noise. For spectrum allocation, auction-based mechanisms have been extensively studied because of channel allocation efficiency, and its potential to achieve bidding truthfulness for secondary uses (SUs). However, most existing spectrum auction mechanisms focus on realizing the truthfulness under certain spectrum availability information. In this paper, we propose FORTUNE, the first truthful online auction mechanism for nondeterministic spectrum allocation by considering uncertain spectrum availability and dynamic spectrum requests. Specifically, we take limited information to compute expected income and losses when interference between primary users (PUs) and SUs occurs, and present a virtual request method for changing of spectrum’s actual state. Thorough theoretical analysis proves the truthfulness of FORTUNE. Furthermore, given a sample set with 5%-30% noise in spectrum sensing, FORTUNE achieves not only truthfulness, but also up to 50% higher channel utilization than existing spectrum auction mechanisms.
Environmental migration through the prism of United Nations sustainable development goals

The article is devoted to the problems of environmental migration in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals proclaimed by the United Nations at the General Assembly session in 2015. Environmental migration has long been the subject of study by various scientists, where in the need for an integrated attitude to the study of this phenomenon is noted. However, to date, there is no systematic approach to studying the problem of environmental migration: scientists consider this process from the point of view of a specific area of their scientific interests. Most often, the points of view of representatives of natural and social sciences are paradigmatically indicated, sometimes they are opposite in their content. The study of environmental migration through the prism of Sustainable Development Goals provides, in our opinion, a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach. The article attempts to systematically investigate the phenomenon of environmental migration using the consequences of the ecological crisis in the Aral Sea region as an example.
Escala de rastreio para transtorno do espectro autista: um estudo de validade para adolescentes e adultos

tiplas Abstract: The objective of this study was to create a screening scale to measure symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), male and aged between 11 and 25 years, since there is a shortage of instruments in Brazil for this population. The questionnaire was answered by the parents / guardians of young people living in the State of Rio de Janeiro. Seven judges, specialists in the areas of psychiatry and neuropsychology, participated in the semantic and content analysis of the scale sentences. Ninety subjects were studied, divided by group diagnosed with autism (ASD), intellectual disability (ID) and belonging to the control group (CG). Statistical analysis using the Mann-Whitney test and the ROC curve, showed results with high efficiency in specificity (86%) and sensitivity (96%) for CG X ASD and sensitivity of 90% and specificity of 86% for CG X ID. In the ASD X ID groups, there was good sensitivity (80%) and specificity (76%). For comparison between CG X ASD X ID, the Kruskall-Wallis test was applied with multiple Tukey comparisons, providing significant discrimination between the means of the CG (7.1) compared to those of the ASDs (26.3) and IDs (23.6), where Control < ASD = ID. The findings suggest that there were relevant differences between the groups, where CG < ASD, CG < ID and ASD > ID. The instrument proved to be consistent in the evaluation of the proposed construct, with the scope of identifying possible candidates for a future and more detailed clinical evaluation.
Performance in the Postmodern Culture and Law

The aim of the research is the reflection of law as a postmodernist cultural phenomenon, the methodological analysis of understanding simulating reality of law, the corporeity of law and its verbal structures in the interaction conceptual field. The nature of law in post-nonclassical cultural space has changed significantly, has gained relativity, dynamism, and has expanded subject’s opportunity. The hermeneutic procedure of law performance features democratic character, it is designed for public use, which is free from power dictatorship and able to understand the reality vie the algorithm of access, creativity and participation. The advanced visualized culture actively forms the concept of new personal freedoms – the freedom of consumption, freedom of use, freedom of self-expression and self-realization. Perhaps, it is this feature of individual and public opinion that makes it possible to develop law and the triumph of legal justice on the whole.
Comparison of digestive function in young and mature horses

OF DISSERTATION Jennifer Elizabeth Earing The Graduate School University of Kentucky 2011 COMPARISON OF DIGESTIVE FUNCTION IN YOUNG AND MATURE HORSES _________________________ ABSTRACT OF DISSERTATION _________________________OF DISSERTATION _________________________ A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the College of Agriculture at the University of Kentucky By Jennifer Elizabeth Earing Lexington, Kentucky Director: Dr. Laurie M. Lawrence, Professor of Animal Science Lexington, Kentucky 2011 Copyright © Jennifer Elizabeth Earing 2011 ABSTRACT OF DISSERTATIONOF DISSERTATION COMPARISON OF DIGESTIVE FUNCTION IN YOUNG AND MATURE HORSES While forage plays an important role in equine nutrition, little research has been conducted evaluating fiber utilization by young horses. Therefore, studies were conducted to compare in vivo digestibility and digesta passage in weanlings and mature horses (Exp 1) and yearlings and mature horses (Exp 2). All horses were fed foragebased diets at the same rate (on a metabolic BW basis; Exp1: 67% alfalfa cubes, 33% concentrate; Exp 2: 75% timothy cubes, 25% concentrate). Ytterbium labled hay and cobalt-ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid were used to estimate digesta mean retention time (MRT), while in vivo digestibility (DM, OM, and NDF) was measured using a total fecal collection method. Feed and water intake was similar between young and mature horses in both experiments. In Exp 1, there were no differences in digestibility or MRT due to age. The results suggested that weanling horses are capable of digesting a relatively high quality diet as efficiently as mature horses and that most of the development of the gastrointestinal tract occurs before 6 mo of age. In Exp 2, digestibility estimates were greater (P < 0.0311) for the yearlings than for the geldings. The increased digestive capacity of the yearlings was likely due to the longer MRT observed for the particulate phase in the yearlings (P = 0.0190). A third study was conducted to compare the microbial profiles of the feces of mares and foals. Fecal samples were collected from mare-foal pairs as the foal matured. The profiles of each pair, obtained using polymerase chain reaction-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis, were compared and used to describe bacterial colonization in the foal. Mean similarity between mares and their foals on the day of parturition was low, but rapidly increased. Within 2 wk of parturition, similarity among mares and their foals was higher than among mature mares, suggesting that by 2 wk of age the bacterial species found in the foals’ gut are similar to those found in the mature horse. Collectively, the results from this series of experiments describe the early development of the foal’s digestive capacity.
Empfehlungen zur Verwendung von Opioiden bei Kindern während der perioperativen Versorgung

Der zentrale Anspruch an die moderne perioperative Versorgung von Kindern besteht in einer hochqualitativen, sicheren und ethisch optimalen Therapie unter möglichst vollständiger Vermeidung von Unannehmlichkeiten, Stress und Schmerzen. Der Schmerztherapie kommt hierbei eine Schlüsselrolle zu. Der Einsatz von Opioiden ist in vielen Situationen unverzichtbar und zielführend. Dennoch birgt die Schmerztherapie mit Opioiden gerade bei Kindern lebensgefährliche Risiken [2] und bedarf klarer Regeln zur Gewährleistung der Patientensicherheit. Deren zwingende Notwendigkeit zeigt die in den USA um sich greifende „Opioid-Krise“, mit mehr als 50000 Toten pro Jahr [3]. Die Darstellung dieses Themas in der Populärpresse [4] ist einerseits zu begrüßen, weil sie die Aufklärung der Bevölkerung verbessert, allerdings führt sie gleichzeitig zur Verunsicherung und gefährdet das Vertrauen in eine ärztlich verordnete Schmerztherapie.
A novel gain‐of‐function mutation of the integrin α2 VWFA domain

Integrin alpha2beta1 is the major receptor for collagens in human tissues, being involved in cell adhesion and the control of collagen and collagenase gene expression. The collagen binding site of alpha2beta1 has been localized to the alpha2 von Willebrand Factor type A (VWFA) domain (A-domain or I-domain) and the residues responsible for the interaction with collagen have been mapped. We report a study of alpha2 VWFA domain in which residue E318, which lies outside the collagen binding site, is mutated to tryptophan, showing that this is a gain-of-function mutation. Recombinant alpha2-E318W VWFA domain showed elevated and specific binding to collagen I compared with the wild-type. Side chain hydrophobicity was important for the gain-of-function as elevated binding was seen with E318I and E318Y, but not with E318R. The E318W mutation had additional effects on VWFA domain properties as alpha2-E318W VWFA domain differed from the wild-type in its cation preferences for ligand binding and in binding to monoclonal antibody JA203, which bound at a site distal to E318. The gain-of-function effect was not restricted to binding to collagen I as alpha2-E318W also showed elevated binding to collagen IV, collagen I C-propeptide, laminin and E-cadherin. Binding to these ligands was inhibited by collagen peptide containing the GFOGER motif, indicating that these bound to the VWFA domain by a similar mechanism to collagen I. These data indicate that residue E318 plays a novel and important role in modulating alpha2 VWFA domain--ligand binding and may be involved in the conformational changes associated with its regulation
Protecting News Companies and Their Readers: Exploring Social Media Policies in Latin American Newsrooms

Abstract This study uses a survey of journalists from throughout Latin America (n = 1,094) to understand the relationship between policies (or lack thereof) and journalists’ work environments and editorial decisions. Results show most journalists work in newsrooms with no policy in place. Country, newsroom size, geographic scope, and revenue source all are significantly related to presence of a policy. Despite differences in organizational factors and country contexts, this study suggests newsrooms in Latin America mostly approach the use and regulation of social media in the same ways. Journalists’ descriptions of policies suggest they extend traditional practices and ethics to the social media realm, representing a missed opportunity as journalists lack the guidance they need to deal with the latest technological advancements. Journalists described outward-facing policies focused on protecting the news companies’ brands, readers, and sources, rather than protecting journalists.