Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Coleopuccinia in China and its relationship to Gymnosporangium

The rust species Coleopuccinia sinensis was collected during an investigation of rust fungi in Tibet, a region in south-western China. Through morphological examination, we clarified that C. kunmingensis is a synonym of C. sinensis . Phylogenetic analyses using the combined loci of the internal transcribed spacers (ITS) and the partial large subunit (LSU) rRNA gene revealed that Coleopuccinia should be treated as a separate genus from Gymnosporangium .
Linking Outsourcing with Organisational Structure and Culture: The Impact on Operational Performance

Mohammad J Adaileh, Khalid J Adaileh, Muneer alrwashdeh, Nasim A Matar, Associate Professor, Faculty of Business, Middle East University, Amman-Jordan, Department of Engineering projects, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business, Middle East University, Amman, Jordan Assistant Professor, Faculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences University of Petra, Amman, Jordan, Email: madaileh@meu.edu. jo, kajab57@gmail.com, malrwasheh@meu.edu. jo, nasim_matar@yahoo.com
Comparison of Emergency Room Use Between African-American and Caucasian Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Patients

Aim: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition becoming increasingly prevalent in the African-American (AA) population. We aimed to compare ED utilization between AA and non-Hispanic Caucasian (C) IBD patients in a large tertiary care referral center. Material and Methods: A retrospective chart view was performed on IBD patients seen in the Emory University Hospital ED after Institutional Review Board approval. Results: Data from 391 patients including 244 C patients and 147 AA patients was available for analysis. There were more AA patients who had ≥ 2 ED visits compared to C patients. When assessing the number of ED visits based on whether the visits were IBD-related vs non-IBD related, more AA patients had ≥ 2 visits for both types of visits. In the multivariable logistic regression analysis, factors associated with IBD related visits included younger age, AA race, male sex, a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis, being a current patient in the Emory GI clinic, and prior history of IBD-related surgery. Conclusion: Our study reveals that AA IBD patients seen in the ED more individuals visited the ED more than once for both IBD and non-IBD related issues compared to C IBD patients.
Can Chinese Central Government Inspection on Environmental Protection Improve Air Quality?

Environmental pollution is one of the major sustainability problems in China. As a major institutional innovation to supervise local governments to implement environmental governance measures, the effect of central environmental protection inspection needs to be carefully investigated. In this paper, the environmental protection inspection in July 2016 was used as a quasi-natural experiment to estimate the effect of central environmental protection inspection on air quality by using the synthetic control method. The study found that not all regions under inspection have significantly reduced the Air Quality Index (AQI). For the four inspected regions, the AQI decreased in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and Jiangsu Province during the period of inspection. But the inspection does not affect Henan Province and Jiangxi Province. In terms of individual pollutants, for Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and Jiangsu Province where AQI has declined, not all individual pollutant concentrations have decreased. The treatment of specific individual pollutants still needs to be concerned.
Patterns of diversification in a North American endemic fish, the Blackbanded Darter (Perciformes, Percidae)

The coastal plain of the south‐eastern United States shows multiple biogeographic patterns of plant and animal dispersal; however, few freshwater fish taxa span these biogeographic barriers. Percina nigrofasciata, the Blackbanded Darter (Teleostomi: Percidae), is a small, benthic, freshwater fish species with an extensive range in the south‐eastern United States. Recently, two species have been elevated from within P. nigrofasciata: P. crypta and P. westfalli, but their ranges have not been established. We broadly sampled across the south‐eastern United States, encompassing the range of P. nigrofasciata sensu lato. We reconstruct the phylogeny of Percina using both mitochondrial and nuclear markers. Eighty‐four specimens of Percina nigrofasciata were sampled for the mitochondrial gene cytochrome b (1,119 bp) to form a base phylogeny. The nuclear marker S7‐I1 was subsampled across populations to detect instances of hybridization. Phylogenetic relationships with other members of the genus Percina were assessed through Bayesian inference. Our results suggest that Percina nigrofasciata sensu stricto occurs from the Lake Pontchartrain Basin in Louisiana to the rivers of the Mobile Basin with little genetic structuring throughout its range. Percina westfalli occurs from the Apalachicola River drainages to the Atlantic Slope from the Savannah River to the St. Johns River. We find that P. crypta is not genetically distinct from P. westfalli in the Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers. Possible ancestral hybridization occurred between the P. nigrofasciata and P. westfalli in the panhandle of Florida between Mobile Bay and the Apalachicola River.
From the clavicle to the windpipe: Tracheal window resections reconstructed with calcifying periosteum in thyroid cancer

We aimed to evaluate the outcomes of tracheal window resection and reconstruction using a vascularized periosteal flap (intended for calcification) harvested from the medial clavicle. This is one of several surgical techniques for tracheal resection and reconstruction used for patients with thyroid carcinoma invading the trachea. Importantly, in partial tracheal resection postoperative dynamic airway collapse must be prevented. Reconstruction of the tracheal defect with a vascularized periosteal flap is one method of achieving a stable airway.
Enzymatic activity of actinobacteria from semiarid

Actinobacterias are Gram-positive bacterias found in soil and are distinguished by their production of hydrolytic enzymes, such as amylase and cellulase. These enzymes degrade starch and cellulose, respectively, which are abundant substrates in soil, but that are unavailable for use by other organisms due to their chemical complexity. These bacteria grow in extreme conditions, such as those prevalent in the Brazilian semi-arid northeast, where there are also few studies about this microbial group. Thus, due to the growing interest in the biological functioning of the soil, together with the biotechnology aspect, this work aimed to evaluate the enzymatic activity of twenty eight strains of actinobacteria of the genus Streptomyces, Terrabacter, Nocardia, and Micromonospora obtained from the soil samples of the Ubajara National Park in the state of Ceará. The amylolytic and cellulolytic activities were determined by the enzymatic index corresponding to the relation between the diameter of hydrolysis halo, in millimeters, and the diameter in millimeters of the colony of each strain. The cellulolytic and amylolytic indexes were detected in 75% and 85% of the evaluated strains, respectively. One of the strains evaluated stood out with an enzyme cellulase index equal to 6.90 while the highest rate for amylase was 6.23. The results indicated the ecological and biotechnological potential of actinobacteria from the soil of analyzed region.
Phytochemical Screening, Therapeutic Benefits, and Adverse Effects of Citrus aurantifolia - A Review

Key lime or Citrus aurantifolia has been well known for its functions, either as food or medicine. This fruit has a greenish-yellow color with a sour and bitter taste and distributed initially from East Asia. This review summarizes the phytochemical screening, therapeutic effects, and adverse effects of key lime. Most parts of the plant contain phytochemicals, such as phenols, flavonoids, steroids, terpenoids, and alkaloids, with other varying compounds like saponin, tannin, anthraquinone, glycosides, and carbohydrates that may be due to the country where the plant is grown, or the extraction methods. Some studies have been conducted to evaluate the therapeutic effects of key lime, including antibacterial, antioxidant, anticancer or antitumor, anti-cholesterol, anti-larvae, anti-mosquito, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and anticholinesterase. Key lime also may cause some adverse effects, such as phytophotodermatitis. It may lead to toxicity manifested in conditions such as edema, inflammation, or necrosis in some organs in the body, an increase in lymphocytes & liver enzymes, and a decrease in hemoglobin.
Factors influencing researchers’ journal selection decisions

The scholarly publication landscape continues to grow in complexity, presenting researchers with ever-increasing dilemmas regarding journal choice. However, research into the decision-making processes associated with journal choice is limited. This article contributes by reporting on an international survey of researchers in various disciplines and with varying levels of experience. The study examines the extent to which various journal characteristics affect journal selection, perceptions of the extent to which university and national research policies impact on their journal choice, and the influence of academics’ familiarity, confidence and objectives on journal choice. The most important factors influencing journal choice were as follows: reliability of reviewing, usefulness of reviewers’ feedback, the reputation of the journal and confidence that their article is in scope for the journal. Publishing productivity, publishing experience, researcher role and discipline had little impact on the ranking of journal choice factors, suggesting that the research community is homogeneous.
All lands approaches to fire management in the Pacific West: a typology

Since 2009, the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service has promoted an “all lands approach” to forest restoration, particularly relevant in the context of managing wildﬁre. To characterize its implementation, we undertook an inventory of what we refer to as ﬁre-focused all lands management (ALM) projects, deﬁned as projects in which fuels reduction treatments are planned or implemented across more than one landownership to reduce wildﬁre risk or increase forest resilience to wildﬁre. We focused on regions of Washington, Oregon, and California dominated by dry, ﬁre-prone forests and documented 41 projects. From this sample we developed a typology with ﬁve project categories. We found that ALM takes many forms and occurs in diverse contexts, federal lands and land managers are frequently involved in them, and all projects foster relationship and capacity building for future ALM. Our typology provides a framework for better understanding of all lands approaches and suggests areas for further investigation.
Different Pressures, Low Temperature, and Short-Duration Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Treatments: Microbiological, Physicochemical, Microstructural, and Sensorial Attributes of Chill-Stored Chicken Meat

This work aimed to determine the microbiological, physicochemical, microstructural, and sensorial attributes of chicken meat treated with different pressures of supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) at a low temperature for a short duration. The raw chicken meat was subjected to three pressures: 7.4, 11.4 and 15.4 MPa at 31 °C for 10 min and then stored at 4 °C for seven days. The 11.4 and 15.4 MPa treatments on the zeroth day reduced the microbial load compared to the control and 7.4 MPa treatment. Similarly, the higher pressure resulted in a decrease in the total count of yeast and mold. The SC-CO2 had a lesser effect on the lipid peroxidation, pH, cooking loss, and water holding capacity of the treated chicken meats. Color analysis showed an increase in lightness (L*) and a reduction in redness (a*) on the sample surface. Both texture and color results were within acceptable ranges. SC-CO2 treatment with 11.4 or 15.4 MPa at a low temperature for a short time improve microbiological safety while retaining the quality of chicken meat. These findings can be expanded and applied as an alternative for non-thermal processing of chicken meat.
Crocus sativus L. Cultivation in Alpine Environments: Stigmas and Tepals as Source of Bioactive Compounds

Saffron is a well-known spice, produced for a long time, mainly in the Mediterranean area. In the last few years, saffron has been seen as an alternative crop for the diversification of agricultural production and a new source of income, due to its high price, including in Alpine areas. Apart from the spice, constituted by the stigmas, saffron production provides a high amount of fresh tepals, which have so far been considered agricultural waste. Recently, studies on the composition of saffron tepals have been revealing their potential as a rich source of bioactive compounds. In this study, we evaluated the productive traits and the quality of the spice of saffron cultivated in open fields in the north western Italian Alps, for 2 years. In addition, in order to valorize the crop residues, we evaluated the bioactive compound content in tepals by using maceration and ultrasound assisted extraction with different rates of water and methanol as solvents. Higher yields in spice were obtained in the second year of cultivation. However, in both years, the spice had a high quality (ISO 3632), and a very high total phenolic content and antioxidant activity. Thirteen bioactive compounds were identified, including flavonols, cinnamic acids, benzoic acids, catechins, and vitamin C, with few differences between sites and year of cultivation. In tepals, the extraction method and the solvent used influenced the evaluated parameters, i.e., total phenolics and total anthocyanins content, antioxidant activity, and the amount of the four phenolic compounds found (hyperoside, rutin, ellagic acid, and epicatechin). Overall, this study revealed that both saffron spice and its by-product, the fresh tepals, produced in the north western Italian Alps can be considered a source of bioactive compounds with nutraceutical properties, having an antioxidant capacity that is often similar or higher than those of some vegetables and fruits.
A Preliminary Study of Local Behaviour, Perceptions and Willingness to Pay Towards Better Water Quality in Pasir Mas, Tanah Merah, and Jeli, Malaysia

Issues of water quality in Kelantan are often debated by various parties and have gained widespread media coverage. A study is carried out to assess behaviour of users in consuming water, their perceptions and willingness to pay for obtaining better water quality unit at home. Three districts in Kelantan namely; Pasir Mas, Tanah Merah, and Jeli were selected for the study. Questionnaire for 43 respondents in selected districts, interviewing local people, taking water samples, and sending for laboratory analysis were conducted. Shapiro-Wilk test and Spearman test were applied to analyse the results. It was shown that 46.5 % of the users for all drink have more than one source of water at home. Treated water supplied by Air Kelantan Sendirian Berhad was chosen by users as their main source for drinking. A closer look on users’ perception regarding water quality reveals that users were neutral about water quality from tap water (treated water supplied by local management) but they express optimistic on water’s quality from tube well. However, laboratory analysis of water from alternative sources proved otherwise. 83.7 % of 43 respondents willing to have water filter at home, and the willingness is proportional to the income of the user. These findings are essentials for household water management when multiple sources of water were used. This highlight the need study for water treatment industrial players to provide an efficient yet affordable water solution for the consumers.
Anxiety and the Ecological Crisis: An Analysis of Eco-Anxiety and Climate Anxiety

Eco-anxiety and climate anxiety are widely discussed in contemporary media and are subjects of growing research interest. However, there is a lack of research about the definitions and variations of these phenomena. This article analyzes various views of eco-anxiety from a wide range of disciplines. Insights from various anxiety theories are used to discuss empirical studies about forms of eco-anxiety. The article points out that uncertainty, unpredictability, and uncontrollability seem to be important factors in eco-anxiety. Most forms of eco-anxiety appear to be non-clinical, but cases of “pathological” eco-anxiety are also discussed. Other relevant terms and phenomena are scrutinized, such as ecological grief, solastalgia, and ecological trauma. The relationship between studies on eco-anxiety and research about ecological emotions and affect is probed. Eco-anxiety is found to be closely connected to fear and worry, but several disciplines include discussion of its character as existential anxiety. Psychosocial and sociological perspectives point out that social dynamics shape forms of eco-anxiety in profound ways. While paralyzing forms of eco-anxiety emerge as a problem, it is noted that eco-anxiety manifests itself also as “practical anxiety”, which leads to gathering of new information and reassessment of behavior options. This variety of forms of eco-anxiety should be taken into account in healthcare and public discussion.
Kombinasi metode NER-OCR untuk meningkatkan efisiensi pengambilan informasi di poster berbahasa Indonesia

Penyelenggara acara di Indonesia seringkali menggunakan situs web untuk menyebarkan informasi tentang acara tersebut melalui poster digital. Namun, proses mentransfer informasi dari poster ke situs web secara manual terkendala oleh efisiensi waktu, mengingat makin banyaknya poster yang diunggah. Di sisi lain, metode pengambilan informasi berbasis teknologi informasi, seperti Named Entity Recognition (NER), untuk poster berbahasa Indonesia masih jarang dibahas di literatur, sedangkan penerapan NER terhadap korpus berbahasa Indonesia ditantang dalam peningkatan akurasi karena bahasa Indonesia adalah bahasa dengan sumber daya rendah yang menyebabkan minimnya ketersediaan korpus sebagai referensi. Artikel ini mengusulkan solusi untuk meningkatkan efisiensi waktu ekstraksi informasi dari poster digital. Solusi yang diusulkan merupakan kombinasi antara metode NER dengan Optical Character Recognition (OCR) untuk mengenali teks di poster yang dikembangkan dengan dukungan korpus data latih yang relevan untuk meningkatkan akurasi. Hasil percobaan menunjukkan bahwa sistem mampu meningkatkan efisiensi waktu sebesar 94 % dengan akurasi 82-92 % untuk beberapa entitas informasi yang diekstraksi untuk 50 poster digital uji.
The Influence of Synbiotic (Biomin imbo) on Growth Factors and Survival Rate of Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Larvae via Supplementation with Biomar

This study (at 90 days) was carried out to evaluate the effect of synbiotic (Biomin imbo) on growth factors and survival rate of Zebrafish (Danio rerio) larvae via supplementation with Biomar. The synbiotic were used in three concentrations of 0.5, 1, 1.5 g/Kg of diet (Biomar). The Zebrafish larvae in experimental treatments were fed of the three levels of synbiotic with 4 percent body weight (3 times a day). The larvae in control treatment were fed without supplemented Biomar. The growth factors and survival rate of larvae fed on synbiotic were compared to those fishes in control treatment that fed of unsupplemented Biomar. The results showed that larvae fed the synbiotic had significantly increased final body weight in comparison to control treatment. The synbiotic also had significant positive effects on specific growth rate (SGR) and food conversation efficiency (FCE) in comparison to those fed the control treatment. The food conversation ratio (FCR) and condition factor (CF) were significantly decreased in comparison with the control treatment (p<0.05). Also survival rate in experimental treatments in comparison with control treatment, was significantly increased (p<0.05).
Bringing Back the Person into Behavioural Personality Science Using Big Data

Behaviour and the individual person are important but widely neglected topics of personality psychology. We argue that new technologies to collect and new methods to analyse Big (Behavioural) Data have the potential to bring back both more behaviour and the individual person into personality science. The call for studying the individual person in the history of personality science, the related idiographic/nomothetic divide, as well as attempts to reconcile these two approaches are briefly reviewed. Furthermore, different meanings of the term idiographic and some unique selling points that emphasize the importance of idiographic research are highlighted. A nonexhaustive literature review shows that a wealth of behaviours are considered in extant personality studies using such Big Data but only in a nomothetic way. Against this background, we demonstrate the potential of Big Data collection and analysis with regard to four idiographic research topics: (i) unique manifestations of common traits and the resurgence of personal dispositions, (ii) idiographic prediction, (iii) intraindividual consistency versus variability of behaviour and (iv) intraindividual personality trait change through intervention. Methodological, ethical and legal pitfalls of doing Big Data research with individual persons as well as potential countermeasures are considered.
A new colour morph of Calliophis bibroni (Squamata: Elapidae) and evidence for Müllerian mimicry in Tropical Indian Coralsnakes

Meristic and molecular data provide evidence for an exceptional multi-chromatic defensive strategy in an Indian coralsnake, Calliophis bibroni from the state of Kerala. We propose a mimcry hypothesis involving a combination of an ontogenetic colour shift at maturity, from initial Mullerian mimicry with a subtropical Indian coralsnake Sinomicrurus macclellandii, to one of two very different adult dorsal colours: 1) an aposematic pattern resembling that of the sympatric tropical Indian coralsnake Calliophis castoe or 2) a cryptic dark brown colouration. This study briefly compares the rich body of work on mimicry in New World elapids to that of their Old World counterparts while addressing the hitherto unexplored yet exciting prospect of investigating mimicry, crypsis and aposematism in Old World coralsnakes.