Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Molecular Ecology Comparison of Blue Leg Hermit Crab (Calcinus Elegans) Based on Spatial Factor in South Coast of Java Island

The study was conducted to determine the genetic diversity of Calcinus elegans based on sequences of the COI mitochondrial DNA. Successfully 54 samples of Garut; 43 of Yogyakarta and 47 of Banyuwangi populations were amplified by PCR using universal primers LCO 1490 and HCO 2198 successfully amplified COI gene in 625 bp, with an overall haplotype totaled 64 at 111 polymorphic sites. All population showed high genetic diversity within population interpreted by the value of gene diversity (H): Garut is 0.9266 ± 0.0251; Yogyakarta is 0.9668 ± 0.0156 and Banyuwangi is 0.9288 ± 0.0257 and the value of nucleotide diversity (π): Garut is 0.007155 ± 0.003972; Yogyakarta is 0.007966 ± 0.004387 and Banyuwangi is 0.00723 ± 0.004021. Gene diversity and nucleotide diversity did not differ significantly between populations. While genetic diversity among populations interpreted from haplotypes similarity or shared haplotype. Number of shared haplotypes among three populations is 12 haplotypes with 90 samples included. Banyuwangi population showed smallest intensity interaction with other populations indicated by the smallest value of haplotypes; polymorphic sites; hetorozigosity and distribution of larvae are influenced by spatial factor. However, three populations come from one ancestors and part of a large population. Thus the current and other environmental factors in South Coast of Java Island are effected on the genetic diversity among populations of C. elegans with a correlation coefficient is r = 0.98 (genetic diversity with current) and r = >0.90 (genetic diversity with temperature, salinity, pH, depth and distance). Key words : Calcinus elegans , genetic diversity, COI, mitochondrial DNA, haplotype
Cervical Length Measurement in Obstetrics: From Academic Luxury to Clinical Practice

Preterm birth is the main cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity and can be very costly to the healthcare system. Although improvements in neonatal care have led to higher survival of very premature infants, there is a need for the development of a sensitive method with which to identify women at high risk of preterm delivery and find an effective strategy for the prevention of preterm labor.1 Considering the increased incidence of preterm birth, it has become more important now to be able to early diagnose this problem. The measurement of cervical length to predict the risk of preterm birth can be extremely useful in diagnosing this condition. The use of transvaginal ultrasound in measuring cervical length is safe, reliable and well accepted by women.2 The use of vaginal progesterone has shown to be effective in the prevention of preterm delivery in women with short cervix. Tocolytics are used to delay labor for a minimum of 24 to 48 hours3 for up to 1 week but they have not shown to improve neonatal outcomes and most have undesirable side effects. Steroids can assist with fetal lung maturity when the diagnosis of preterm labor is made,3 they can be used unnecessarily when preterm labor is misdiagnosed. The measurement of cervical length can also be helpful in patients with preterm premature rupture of membrane and in patients with the presence of amniotic fluid (AF) sluge.4 Therefore, performing cervical length measurements in all pregnant women and use it as a screening tool at around 20 weeks of pregnancy to identify patients at high risk of preterm labor can assist with true diagnosis. There is a great expectation from cervical assessment and subsequent addition of progesterone to reduce preterm birth and have better neonatal outcomes. The aim of this review is to bring forward evidence that highlights the importance of performing cervical length measurement in midpregnancy in all pregnant women to predict the risk of preterm birth. Medline, PubMed, MD Consult and Science Direct were searched using the terms cervical length measurement, ‘preterm delivery’, ‘amniotic fluid sludge’ and ‘treatment for preterm birth’.
An Uncontrolled Walking Toy That Cannot Stand Still

We built a simple two-leg toy that can walk stably with no control system. It walks downhillpowered only by gravity. It seems to be the ﬁrst McGeer-like passive-dynamic walker that is staticallyunstable in all standing positions, yet is stable in motion. It is one of a few known mechanical devicesthat are stable near a statically unstable conﬁguration but do not depend on spinning parts. Its designis loosely based on simulations which do not predict its observed stability. Its motion highlights thepossible role of uncontrolled nonholonomic mechanics in balance. [S0031-9007(98)05783-4]
Porous asphalt durability test

A simple laboratory test procedure to accelerate the oxidation of compacted open graded asphalt mix specimens has been developed. It involves heating 100mm diameter by 65mm high cylinders of asphalt at 80 degrees Celcius for 3 days under air pressure of 2070 kPa (300psi). Comparison of the viscosity of the recovered binder with that from field samples of aged OGPA shows that the procedure results in oxidation equivalent to that from about 4.5 years in the field. Compared with untreated specimens, cantabro weight losses were greater by factors of 2.1, 1.9 and 1.5 for laboratory prepared, plant PA14 and plant PA14HS mixes respectively. The highest average mass loss of 25.9 per cent occurred with the laboratory mix. For the plant PA14 and PA 14HS mixes, losses were 4.0 per cent and 13.3 per cent respectively. Measurement of changes in specimen dimensions after the test, and cantabro test results from experiments using 2070 kPa of nitrogen instead of air, show that the high pressures used do not significantly affect the integrity of the specimens. (a)
New Design of Tiny-Block Hybridization in AES

The cryptographic algorithm designed to enhance security in real life which storage track and increase speed. This is kind of Feistel cipher which real use for the processes from assorted (mixed/orthogonal) algebraic collections. AES is combined with segmentation and validation algorithm to improve the performance of the security. Also, Key expansion is done to make the AES more secure. The processes are pipelined to increase the speed of AES. Our strategies that are hybrid method which work as change the original files (data) into encoded/encrypted type using AES and Tiny Encryption Process. The hybrid Procedure is considered for easiness and improved performance. The encryption pattern, data is encoded using tiny-AES-128 encryption process and authentication SHA that alterations it into an indecipherable cipher text. In process of encryption that encodes the information which consider a random text through the idea of cryptography and then data/text for the user. Our proposed approach get minimize computational time and memory utilization which simulated in MATLAB 2014Ra.
Hydrostratigraphy of the New Jersey Coastal Plain: Sequences and facies predict continuity of aquifers and confining units

The regional extent and connectivity of Cretaceous to Miocene aquifer sands in the New Jersey Coastal Plain are evaluated using detailed facies analysis within a sequence stratigraphic framework.We correlate sequences from continuous coreholes using well logs to trace strike and dip sections throughout this region, allowing us to predict the continuity of confining units and aquifer sands. Marine sequences follow a predictable shallowing upward pattern: fine-grained shelf and prodelta sediments grade upward into delta front and shallow-marine sands, corresponding to confining unit-aquifer couplets. Aquifer sands deposited inmarine shelf environments tend to be continuous on the 10+ km (6.2 mi) scale and are traceable for >60 km (37.3 mi) along strike and >25 km (15.5 mi) along dip. Confining units for these marine sequences are typically shelf or prodelta silty clays that are even more laterally continuous than their associated aquifer sands.Marginalmarine to non-marine sequences aremore difficult to predict due to a lack of continuous marine marker beds, difficulty in interpreting paleoenvironments of thick sand beds, and lack of fossil material except pollen for biostratigraphy. Marginal to non-marine sequences are generally less continuous, though some show surprising lateral continuity along strike (>60 km [37.3 mi]), reflecting the widespread extent of delta front environments.We conclude that sequence stratigraphy provides a predictive framework for aquifers and confining units, but that regional and local differences in sediment supply and tectonics affect the development of the hydrostratigraphic framework.
Technology Blended Learning Approaches and the Level of Student Engagement with Subject Content

This paper evaluates the implementation of technology blended teaching and learning in the Foundation Mathematics Program at a private college of higher education in Kuwait with a view to identifying improvements in student performance. The traditional classroom teaching was blended with a significant component of online learning with MML (MyMathLab), involving in-class tutorials and outside of class online activities. The aim of introducing this approach was largely to achieve a greater level of engagement with the course content and to increase the amount of practice time students devoted to doing problem solving exercises. The study used data generated by the MML tools as well as data on success rates from previous semesters when only the traditional approaches were used for teaching and learning in the Foundation Program. The study found that there was an increase of between 12% and 35% in the normal expected time required for problem-solving practice with the MML system. The greatest advantage was the student activity monitoring data available from the system could be used for identifying students at risk of failure and developing tailored and targeted support programs and strategies. In addition, comparison of results from previous traditional approach and the newly introduced blended approach revealed that grade inflation can be avoided and a greater degree of fairness can result in online grading.
Investigation of in vivo analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities of methanol extracts of Phyllanthus reticulatus and Mimosa pigra

The petroleum ether, ethyl acetate, and methanol extracts of Phyllanthus reticulatus. Poir. (Euphorbiaceae) were chosen for pharmacological screening. Comparative antioxidant, antibacterial activities and general toxicity studies on the n-hexane, dichloromethane (DCM) and methanol (MeOH) extracts of Mimosa pudicaand Mimosa rubicaulis, two Bangladeshi medicinal plants, were carried out, using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH) assay, the resazurin microtitre plate based assay, and the brine shrimp lethality assay, respectively. The research work was conducted to investigate the in vivo Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory effects of Leaves of Phyllanthus reticulatus and Mimosa pigra. The Leaves of both plants extracted with Methanol (80%). The Analgesic activity of the extracts was performed using acetic acid induced Writhing in mice and Formalin induced to have Analgesic activity of the dose 100 and 200mg/kg body weight in the tested models compared to control. The percent of inhibition of standard drug and extract (100 and 200 mg/kg) was 40.19%, 51.95%, for Phyllanthus reticulatus and 44.73%, 55.75% for Mimosa pigra respectively. The Analgesic activity of the extract using Formalin induced Biting and Licking in mice was studied MELPR and MELMP were found to have Analgesic activity of the dose 100 and 200 mg/kg body weight in the tested models compared to control. The Anti-inflammatory activity of the extract using Carrageenan induced Anti-inflammatory in mice was studied of the dose 100 and 200 mg/kg body weight in the tested models compared to control. The crude extract of the plant were found to have Anti-inflammatory activity of the dose 100 and 200 mg/kg body weight in the tested models compared to control. So Methanolic extract of Phyllanthus reticulatus and Mimosa pigra have remarkable Analgesic and Antiinflammatory activities.
Chemical Composition of Artificial Reservoirs and Saline Soils inKakheti Region

The purpose of our researches is to integrate surveys of the soils of the Alazani valley, as it is one of the urgent actions to mitigate and or prevent anthropogenic undesirable actions. As well as the study of the chemical and microbiological composition of artificial reservoirs placed on these soils for production of ecologically clean products is essential. The paper deals with the Alazani valley soils (v. Old Anaga) in order to establish the quality of their fertility and salinization of soils in the artificial reservoirs. To determine the chemical and microbiological contamination, at their surrounding areas as well as to assess the adverse effects of anthropogenic activities to promote mitigation measures and Recommendations which will be developed on the basis of our results to the farmers of the studied reservoirs to take effective measures that will facilitate the production of ecologically clean products and avoid any other negative actions.
Implementing Health Insurance: The Rollout of Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana in Karnataka

The National Health Insurance Scheme - Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana - aims to improve poor people's access to quality healthcare. This paper looks at the implementation of the scheme in Karnataka, drawing on a large survey of eligible households and interviews with empanelled hospitals in the state. Six months after initiation in early 2010, an impressive 85% of eligible households in the sample were aware of the scheme, and 68% had been enrolled. However, the scheme was hardly operational and utilisation was virtually zero. A large proportion of beneficiaries were yet to receive their cards, and many did not know how and where to obtain treatment under the scheme. Moreover, hospitals were not ready to treat RSBY patients. Surveyed hospitals complained of a lack of training and delays in the reimbursement of their expenses. Many were refusing to treat patients until the issues were resolved, and others were asking cardholders to pay cash. As is typical for the implementation of a government scheme, many of the problems can be related to a misalignment of incentives.
Synthesis, molecular characterisation, and in vivo study of platinum(IV) coordination compounds against B16 mouse melanoma tumours

A novel platinum(IV) coordination compound with 6-mercaptopurine (6-Hmp) has been synthesised and characterised by IR and NMR spectroscopy. Spectroscopic parameters indicate the presence of two chelate (S-6, N-7) monodeprotonated ligands and two chloride ions in the coordination sphere of [PtCl2(6-mp)2] · H2O (I). Two Pt(IV) coordination compounds, [PtCl2(6-mp)2] · H2O (I) and [PtCl4(dbtp)2] (II), were used in the in vivo test against B16 mouse melanoma tumours. Cytotoxic activity of compound II against the tumour cells was found to be high (LC10 = 2.6 μM, LC50 = 17.0 μM, LC90 = 58.0 μM) compared to that of cisplatin.
FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF ROSUVASTATIN ORODISPERSIBLE TABLETS

Rosuvastatin is a member of the drug class statins, used to treat high cholesterol and to prevent cardiovascular disease. The objective of present study is to develop orodispersible tablets of Rosuvastatin using different types of superdisintegrants to enhance the disintegration and dissolution of Rosuvastatin to improve bioavailability of the drug. Many trials were made to prepare a satisfactory rosuvastatin orodispersible tablet using direct compression and wet granulation method. Prepared tablets were evaluated for various parameters like weight variation, hardness, friability, wetting time, in vitro disintegration time, drug content, water absorption ratio and in vitro drug release. Formulas prepared by direct compression showed good flowability, while formulas prepared by wet granulation showed very poor flow properties. Various superdisintegrants were used including croscarmellose (CCS), sodium starch glycolate (SSG) and crospovidone (CP), the latter found to be the best in term of showing the fastest disintegration time. Among the two diluents utilized, it was found that mannitol was the best one in preparing rosuvastatin tablet with fastest disintegration time in mouth. The optimized selected formula (F11) was prepared using 15% w/w crospovidone, by direct compression showed the shortest disintegration time in mouth (11 seconds), superior drug release profile [ the time required for 80% of the drug to be released (t80%) and percent drug dissolved in 2 min (D2min) were 6 min. and 56 %respectively]. In addition to that the selected formula had an acceptable hardness and friability, so it was selected as the best formula. The overall results showed that crospovidone was the best superdisintegrant of showing the shortest disintegration time while mannitol was the best diluent in preparing Rosuvastatin orodispersible tablet and this suggested the possibility of utilizing the selected best formula (F11) in the preparation of Rosuvastatin orodispersible tablet as a new dosage form for oral administration.
The Aquatic Invertebrates of the Upper Clark Fork River, 1972-1984

Benthic invertebrate communities of the upper Clark Fork River were sampled yearly from 1972 to 1984. Invertebrates were collected in fall using a modified Hess sampler at seven stations on the upper Clark Fork River, Mill and Willow Creek and Silver Bow Creek. The upstream control station on Mill and Willow Creek (CFRO) exhibited a balanced, diverse invertebrate community throughout the study. However, during the early part of the study no invertebrates were collected at the other headwater station on Silver Bow Creek (SBC5). Following improved mine wastewater treatment upstream of SBC5 in 1972, insects were eventually collected in 1975 and benthic densities and number of taxa have generally increased through 1984. Nonetheless, over the last 4 years, the densities (3708/m2) and number of taxa (26) in SBC5 have been considerably lower than those at CFRO (12 356/m2 and 57, respectively), The stations below the outflow of the Warm Springs Ponds have exhibited a noticeable response to the outflow of plankton from the ponds with benthic densities exceedil1g 60000/m2. These communities are composed primarily of filter feeding insects, both hydropsychid caddis flies and black flies. At the downstream stations, densities and number of taxa approach those originally observed at CFRO. However, the species composition at these lower stations 18 more typical of a large, low-gradient river rather than the headwater stream community found upstream.
Impact of IS Strategy and Technological Innovation Strategic Alignment on FirmPerformance

The alignment between information systems strategy and business strategy as an important driver of competitiveness has predominantly been assessed through quantitative methods without exploring in detail factors that influence strategic alignment and their implications for perceived business performance. Most IS-business strategic alignment studies dominantly focus on entire business and IS strategies resulting in many findings that are too general and inconclusive. This study aims at assessing strategic alignment factors, their interrelationships, and how they influence the IS-business alignment and its consequential effect on the performance of six universal banks in Ghana. The study followed the systematic procedure of grounded theory design and adopted qualitative dominant crossover mixed analysis. The findings of the study indicate strategic alignment between information systems strategy and technological innovation impacts positively on the performance of a firm where IT utilization complements resources and capabilities.
The influence of TQM on export performance of SMEs: Empirical evidence from manufacturing sector in Pakistan using PLS-SEM

This paper investigates the influence of total quality management (TQM) on export performance of manufacturing sector of Pakistani’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The data was collected from manufacturing SMEs participating in exports and three hundred sixty-four (364) responses were received and further used for statistical analysis. The statistical SEM analysis was evaluated through Smart PLS-3. The results of the study show that TQM had an influential role in SMEs’ export performance. Firms with the higher-level implementation of TQM will be more successful in the international market and can achieve better export performance. Thus, the study reveals that TQM is a valuable and dynamic intangible resource which can increase the SME export performance. The study presented the relationship between TQM and SME export performance and provided some insights for the practitioners and the researchers. In other words, practitioners and researchers will be able to make a better decision about the implementation of TQM. Furthermore, the current study contributed to the literature of TQM and SME export performance, empirically. The absence of TQM can affect the firm performance in the international market.
ACE3 as a master transcriptional factor regulates cellulase and xylanase production in Trichoderma orientalis EU7-22

As an efficient fungus in secreting cellulase, Trichoderma orientalis EU7-22 has an important value in the degradation of biomass. Compared with other filamentous fungi, it has an important, unique nature, and it deserves intensive study. Therefore, the function of positive transcriptional regulator ACE3 was investigated for cellulase and hemicellulase production in the strain. As the ace3 knockout strain, the Δace3 mutant was constructed by homologous recombination, so that the enzyme activities (FPA, CMC, CBH, BG, XYN) and the extracellular protein concentration in the mutant strain decreased to 17.8%, 8.3%, 0.14%, 1.8%, 6.8%, and 19.2% of the parent strain, respectively. The transcription level of cellulase and hemicellulase genes also decreased significantly. The result of SDS-PAGE demonstrated that the Δace3 mutant only clearly showed a protein band, which was characterized by protein profiling with LC-MS/MS and identified as the GH10 family of xylanases. It was proposed that ACE3 is a main up-regulation transcriptional factor of T. orientalis EU7-22 and expected to be applicable to further genetic modification.
The contribution of different off-farm income sources and government payments to regional income inequality among farm households in Italy

This paper investigates the contribution of different off-farm income sources and Common Agricultural Policy direct payments on income inequality among farm households. The analysis uses the Gini coefficient concept and its decomposition on the whole sample of Farm Accountancy Data Network individual farms of Italy in 2011. A marginal increase in either off-farm incomes or direct payments reduces income concentration. This result could feed the current debate regarding the application of the new CAP in Italy. Deciding on a narrow definition of “active farmer” or not using the redistributive payment could increase DP and FHI concentration. Of the five considered off-farm income sources, only pensions reduce income concentration. Therefore, policies reducing the level of pensions will increase income inequality. Finally, if rural development policies have also to reduce income inequality, these should be aimed at increasing job opportunities for additional family members.