Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Studies on Persistence Toxicity of Thiamethoxam 25 WDG, Imidacloprid 17.8 SL and Dimethoate 30 EC against Aphis craccivora koch. in Cowpea

Aphid, A. craccivora Koch. a highly polyphagous pest, is known by several names such as cowpea aphid, black legume aphid, groundnut aphid. It is reported to feed on about 80 plant families but prefers feeding on plants belonging to family Fabaceae. In cowpea, it causes about 20-40 per cent loss in Asia and about 35 per cent loss in Africa (Singh and Allen, 1980). A. craccivora Koch. may cause up to 100 per cent yield loss in different varieties of country bean (Lablab purpureus), barbate (Vigna sesquipedalis), black gram (Vigna mungo), mung bean (Vigna radiata) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) in different places (Ganguli and Roychaudhury, 1984). Aphis craccivora (Koch) (Aphididae: Homoptera) is associated with many host plants in the family Fabaceae and also in many Laboratory experiments were conducted to study the persistence toxicity of Thiamethoxam 25 WDG (@20g, 25g, 30g and 35g a.i./ha), Imidacloprid 17.8% SL and Dimethoate 30%EC against adult apterous black legume aphids in cowpea as foliar spray. After 24 hr of exposure, Thiamethoxam persisted for 11, 15, 15 and 23 days when applied at dosages of 20g a.i., 25g a.i., 30g a.i. and 35g a.i./ ha respectively. Imidacloprid and Dimethoate persisted for 21 and 13 days when applied at 25 ml a.i. and 300 ml a.i./ha respectively.After 48 hr of exposure, Thiamethoxam persisted for 14, 16, 16 and 24 days when applied at dosages of 20g a.i., 25g a.i., 30g a.i. and 35g a.i./ha respectively. Imidacloprid and Dimethoate persisted for 22 and 14 days when applied at 25 ml a.i. and 300 ml a.i./ha respectively. The median lethal time (LT50) was least in Thiamethoxam @20g a.i./ha (4.74 days) followed by Dimethoate @300ml a.i./ha (6.69 days), Thiamethoxam @25g a.i./ha (6.79 days), Imidacloprid @25ml a.i./ha (7.83 days), Thiamethoxam @30g a.i./ha (8.12 days) and Thiamethoxam @35g a.i./ha (9.02 days). K e y w o r d s
Thymic dependence of invariant Vα14+ Natural Killer‐T cell development

Both thymic and extrathymic bone marrow (BM)‐derived pathways for the development of CD1 reactive, Vα14‐Jα281+ NK1.1+ T cells have been suggested. In this report, we sought evidence for extrathymic NK‐T cell development using two approaches. First, BM cells from γc‐deficient mice were examined for the presence of Vα14‐Jα281 transcripts. Since intrathymic NK‐T cell selection is γc independent, we predicted that γc– BM cells should also harbor these specific TCRα chains. Second, Vα14‐Jα281 transcripts were analyzed in BM cells from lethally irradiated, thymectomized mice reconstituted with fetal liver hematopoietic precursors. All donor‐derived T cell development in these chimeras is by definition extrathymic. In both cases, we failed to detect invariant Vα14+ TCRα chain transcripts. These experiments call into question the significance of an extrathymic pathway of development for Vα14+ NK1.1+ CD1‐reactive T cells.
SHORT COMMUNICATION: Response to Dr Stephen Cooper's ‘On the use of metaphor to understand, explain, or rationalize redundant genes in yeast’

Earlier use of a metaphor in explaining genetic redundancy in a news article has triggered a commentary and a competing metaphor by Dr Stephen Cooper, who went on to conclude that genetic redundancies are relatively unimportant for microorganisms. We argue here that the new metaphor is flawed and that genetic redundancies are integral to buffering all organisms against environmental and genetic damage.
Qualitative traits in sunflower breeding: UGA‐SAM1 phenotyping case study

Abbreviations: BRAN, branching; CMS, cytoplasmic male sterile; DUS, distinctness, uniformity, and stability; FLO, flowering time; HA, maintainer lines; HOMALS, homogeneity analysis in R; LATV, lateral veins angle; LAUR, leaf auricles; LBLIS, leaf blistering; LCROS, leaf shape of cross-section; LD, linkage disequilibrium; LGCOL, leaf green color; LSDIS, shape of the distal part of the leaf; LSIZ, leaf size; LTIP, height of the tip of the leaf blade compared with insertion of petiole; LWIN, leaf wings; MAT, maturity groups; NCRPIS, Northcentral Regional Plant Introduction Station; NO, non-oil lines; O, oil lines; OPV, open-pollinated variety; PC, principal component; PHE, plant height; QTL, quantitative trait locus/loci; RHA, restorer lines; RIL
Psychological and Behavioral Correlates of Early Adolescents’ Physical Literacy

Purpose: Physical literacy is understood to be important for adolescents’ behavioral and psychological wellness. Yet, to date, limited empirical data exist to support such reasoning. Addressing this gap, the present study examined relationships between physical literacy and early adolescents’ physical education engagement, leisure-time exercise behavior, and psychological well-being. Methods: The physical literacy level of 187 early adolescents (Mage = 12.84, SD = 0.55, girls = 99) was measured using the Canadian Assessment for Physical Literacy. One week later, data pertaining to standardized measures of engagement in physical education, leisure-time exercise behavior, and psychological well-being were collected. Results: Structural equation modeling revealed that physical literacy was positively correlated with physical education engagement, leisure-time exercise, positive affect, and vitality, whereas it was negatively correlated with negative affect. Conclusion: The findings from this work substantiate the contention that physical literacy has manifold benefits for early adolescents’ behavioral and psychological wellness.
Biochemical Characterization of Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) Genotypes

Coriander is used all over the world as spice and flavouring agent due to its aromatic and medicinal properties. The seeds and green leaves of coriander are major source of phytochemicals. In the present investigation 23 genotypes of coriander were assayed for their natural source of total chlorophyll content, leaf protein content and ascorbic acid content. The aim of study was to determine which of coriander genotypes could provide better. From the study on mean performance of 23 diverse genotypes, results indicated that there were considerable variation in total chlorophyll content, leaf protein content and ascorbic acid content among genotypes. Among the genotypes, genotype RKC-26 I was recorded highest in total chlorophyll content (2.65 mg/g), genotype COR-56 was recorded highest in leaf protein content (4.6 mg/g) and genotype COR-38 was recorded highest in ascorbic acid content (151.23 mg/100g).
Calcul électromagnétique de micro et nanostructures photoniques périodiques

Depuis plus de vingt ans, la photonique bénéficie à la fois des techniques de micro et nanofabrication développées par l’industrie de la microélectronique, et des progrès des processus de synthèse chimique et biochimique. C’est ainsi que les composants optiques et optoélectroniques incluent des micro et nanostructures à la géométrie de plus en plus complexe et de mieux en mieux contrôlée. Cet essor de la nanophotonique s’est accompagné d’un accroissement des besoins en calcul électromagnétique des propriétés optiques de micro et nanostructures.
Dynamism and mechanism of digital currency (cryptocurrency) towards Islamic finance

Technology advanced has brought rapid changes in all human activities along with financial activities and tools. Digital currency one of the technological innovations which have taken significant focuses from consumers, investors, researchers, entrepreneurs and policy makers around the world. with the trend of changing patterns, Islamic finance is rapidly developing all over the world by serving Muslims and non-Muslims, as a result, it is mandatory for Islamic finance to adapt with modern technology systems in terms of providing innovative products and services to the consumers in line with shariah perspectives. As a result, cryptocurrency (digital currency) has taken the focus on Islamic scholars in regards of its permissibility. There are many arguments over the permissibility issues. Therefore, this study aims to explore those issues and mechanisms of cryptocurrency in order to evaluate with Islamic perspective. This study gathered secondary sources from past literatures, books, news and websites with qualitative approach. The findings inclined that there are still lacking in mechanisms of digital currency to comply with Islamic perspective such as real asset backed and legal authorization. The findings of this study will benefit the Islamic scholars and policy makers along with Muslim consumers and investors in regards of permissibility and developing existing cryptocurrency to widely use in the Islamic finance and banking sector.
Multiple myeloma : methods and protocols

Multiple Myeloma: Challenges and Opportunities Douglas Joshua, Ross D. Brown, and P. Joy Ho Immunophenotyping of Plasma Cells in Multiple Myeloma Gema Mateo Manzanera, Jesus F. San Miguel Izquierdo, and Alberto Orfao de Matos Plasma Cell Labeling Index Philip R. Greipp and Shaji Kumar Conventional Cytogenetics in Myeloma Lynda J. Campbell Multicolor Spectral Karyotyping in Multiple Myeloma Jeffrey R. Sawyer Detection of Chromosome 13 Deletions by Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization Scott VanWier and Rafael Fonseca Comparative Genomic Hybridization for Analysis of Changes in DNA Copy Number in Multiple Myeloma Pulivarthi H. Rao Southern Blotting of IgH Rearrangements in B-Cell Disorders Edna Yuen and Ross D. Brown Identification and Assembly of V Genes As Idiotype-Specific DNA Fusion Vaccines in Multiple Myeloma Surinder S. Sahota, Mark Townsend, and Freda K. Stevenson Identification of Clonotypic IgH VDJ Sequences in Multiple Myeloma Brian J. Taylor, Jitra Kriangkum, Erin R. Strachan, Juanita Wizniak, and Linda M. Pilarski Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction of Immunoglobulin Rearrangements for Quantitative Evaluation of Minimal Residual Disease in Myeloma Mara Compagno, Barbara Mantoan, Monica Astolfi, Mario Boccadoro, and Marco Ladetto Incomplete DJH Rearrangements David Gonzalez and Ramon Garcia-Sanz Identification of Malignant Plasma Cells by mRNA In Situ Hybridization Ross D. Brown and P. Joy Ho The SCID-hu Myeloma Model Joshua Epstein and Shmuel Yaccoby The 5T2MM Murine Model of Multiple Myeloma: Maintenance and Analysis Karin Vanderkerken, Kewal Asosingh, Angelo Willems, Hendrik De Raeve, Pedro Couck, Frans Gorus, Peter Croucher, and Ben Van Camp Determination of Telomerase Activity and Telomere Length Kai-da Wu andMalcolm A. S. Moore Dendritic Cell/Myeloma Hybrid Vaccine Dajing Xia, Tim Chan, and Jim Xiang Genetically Engineered Myeloma Cell Vaccine Siguo Hao, Tim Chan, and Jim Xiang An In Vitro Osteoclast-Forming Assay to Measure Myeloma Cell-Derived Osteoclast-Activating Factors Andrew C. W. Zannettino, Amanda N. Farrugia, L. Bik To, and Gerald J. Atkins Clonality Detection of the Expanded T-Cell Populations in Patients With Multiple Myeloma Daniel M-Y. Sze Detecting Mismatch Repair Defects in Myeloma Mark Velangi, Elizabeth Matheson, Andrew Hall, and Julie Irving Methylation-Specific Polymerase Chain Reaction Oliver Galm and James G. Herman Making Sense of DNA Microarray Data Wei-min Liu, Sunhee K. Ro, and Walter H. Koch Index
An Overview of Gender Equality in Egypt

Unlike the majority of ancient societies, Egypt held women at a very high eminence rendering them equitable status with men. Ancient Egyptian women possessed equal legal as well as political rights as men, the matter that has been expressed through a lot of Egyptian art and manuscripts. At a certain point in history Egyptian women ruled the country as queens and pharaohs. Unfortunately, moving into the present time the status of women in Egypt shows a profound retreat. Empowering women and incorporating them as vital members and partakers in all realms of life is not a luxury anymore but rather a necessity. Regrettably, gender inequality in Egypt remains to be a fundamental barrier hindering the accomplishment of this goal. It is the aim of this paper to shed light on the current situation of women in Egypt through comparisons with other neighbouring countries as well as with global indices at present. Conclusions show that despite some improvements, a lot remains to be done in order to ensure gender equality that is required to endorse sustainable development goals in Egypt.
Sur The Fall of the Public Man de Richard Sennett

Le grand interet du livre, pionnier a bien des egards, de Richard Sennett, The Fall of the Public Man (1977), est de concevoir l’espace public comme le lieu de la regulation impersonnelle de la juste distance entre « etrangers » et d’anticiper les consequences negatives de sa deregulation, induite par les « tyrannies de l’intimite » et le rejet des mediations qui leur est correlatif. L’article deploie les reflexions etonnamment contemporaines de R. Sennett sur la tension moderne entre les affects prives et les comportements publics ainsi que sur la « communaute incivile » et l’essor des « leaders charismatiques » que dessine la lecture du monde social en termes de personnalite individuelle et collective. Apres un retour critique sur le statut pour le moins problematique que l’ouvrage accorde a l’experience et au self, l’article esquissera quelques reflexions « sennettiennes » sur deux phenomenes contemporains, le « quantified self » et les theories du complot, afin d’en tester les apports et limites.
Dermal Spray Formulation of Meloxicam

---Pain and inflammation, often seen in the form of “edema” (swelling) is one of the most common conditions which affect the animals due to injuries. Inflammation is a localised protective response stimulated by injury or destruction of tissues, which serves to dilute, destroy or wall off both the injurious agent and the injured tissue. The classic signs of inflammation are heat, redness, pain, swelling and loss of function. Numerous numbers of treatments via oral and parenteral route of administration are available for treating the conditions of pain and inflammation in animals. Though meloxicam demonstrated good oral bioavailability (76%) in cattles; however; oral and parenteral administration of meloxicam are associated with GI distress, vomiting, soft stools, diarrhea, in appetence and suboptimal concentration at the site of inflammation. NSAIDs skin delivery offers a number of benefits over the oral route associated with potential side effects. Therefore, the aim of this study is to provide a dermal spray formulation of a meglumine salt of meloxicam for the treatment of pain and inflammation in cattles. Meloxicam spray was then estimated with respect to different physicochemical parameters such as pH, drug content and Homogeneity.
Case series-spontaneous chronic Tendo Achilles (TA) rupture and management

Although being the strongest tendon in the body, the Achilles tendon is the most frequently ruptured tendon in the lower limb and comprises approximately 20% of all large tendon ruptures. The classical site of rupture is generally 3cm-6cm proximal to its insertion into the calcaneal tuberosity, as there is a hypo vascular zone present in this area of tendon. The most common mechanism usually involves eccentric loading on a dorsiflexed ankle with the knee extended (soleus and gastrocnemius on maximal stretch. A bilateral Tendo Achilles rupture is uncommon, and for it to occur spontaneously is notably rare (1%). Risk factors for spontaneous TA ruptures includes local Corticosteroid use Quinolone antibiotics (ciprofloxacin), previous tendon rupture, Systemic disease (like gout, hypothyroidism, diabetes, tuberculosis, gonorrhea, syphilis, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis), Ageing, Increased BMI and Primary Achilles tendon tumors etc. Described are the 10 feet (8 patients), two had bilateral presentation. All came after 3 weeks of injury and treated with debridement, V-Y plasty and FHL (flexor Hallucis Longus) transfer. All patients regained full movements at the ankle and resume their routine activities at 3 months follow-up.
Antimicrobial activity of chitosan films containing nisin, peptide P34, and natamycin

The antimicrobial effect of edible chitosan films containing nisin, peptide P34, and natamycin was investigated. The activity of chitosan films was tested against Listeria monocytogenes, Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella enteritidis, Clostridium perfringens, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Aspergillus phoenicis, and Penicillium stoloniferum. The addition of nisin and P34 significantly increased the activity against bacteria. Films containing natamycin showed similar inhibition than those with chitosan alone. Chitosan films were effective to control microbial growth in minimally processed pear. Fourier transform infrared spectra of the films were similar, indicating the absence of relevant interaction between the polymer and the antimicrobial agent. The films were also analyzed by scanning electron microscopy to visualize the surface topography. Chitosan films were rough and heterogeneous. The incorporation of antimicrobials agents to edible chitosan films or covering may be a feasible and attractive method for food biopreservation.
Effect of Ionizing Radiation on Human Health

The effects of radiation was first recognized in the use of X-rays for medical diagnosis. The rush in exploiting the medical benefits led fairly to the recognition of the risks and induced harm associated with it. In the early days, the most obvious harm resulting from high doses of radiation, such as radiation burns were observed and protection efforts were focused on their prevention, mainly for practitioners rather than patients. Although the issue was narrow, this lead to the origin of radiation protection as a discipline. Subsequently, it was gradually recognized that there were other, less obvious, harmful radiation effects such as radiation-induced cancer, for which there is a certain risk even at low doses of radiation. This risk cannot be completely prevented but can only be minimized. Therefore, the balancing of benefits from nuclear and radiation practices against radiation risk and efforts to reduce the residual risk has become a major feature of radiation protection. In this paper, we shall be looking at the precautionary measures for protecting life, properties and environment against ionizing radiation.
Study on Knowledge of Intravenous Injection, Self-confidence, Competence and Critical Thinking Disposition in Nursing Student

This study was to explore the convergence relationship intravenous catheter knowledge, self-confidence, competence, and critical thinking disposition in nursing students. The study follows a descriptive, cross-sectional design and the participants were 158 nursing students. Data was collected using self-report questionnaires and practice evaluation. There was a significantly positive correlation between self-confidence and competence. Also, critical thinking disposition correlated with self-confidence. Conclusion: In order to improving nurse students’ nursing practice of intravenous catheter, it is necessary to develop education program for improving their self-confidence, competence and critical thinking disposition.
Probability of mergers and acquisitions deal failure

This study investigates whether the likelihood of deal success/failure in merger transactions is influenced by the underlying characteristics which tend to affect acquirers’ shareholder returns. These characteristics include the method of payment (cash versus stock), target status (listed versus non-listed targets), diversification (domestic versus cross-border and industry-wide deals), and acquirers’ prior bidding experience. We also investigate whether announced deals reflect an expectation about the likelihood of deal completion. The findings from event study confirm that market reaction is indifferent to whether the announced deals are likely to be successfully completed or not, consistent with the efficient markets hypothesis. However, the results from probit regressions confirm that the aforementioned deal characteristics, as well as certain firm and country level factors, influence the likelihood of whether previously announced deals are subsequently completed or cancelled. JEL Classification: G34, G14
INFORMATION USED IN PUBLIC REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT

Nowadays information is important in every field of life, in the scope of public real estate management too. The world is more and more globalised and new technologies are used. The society requires to have an access to such systems that some years ago were only available to officials. The paper describes principles of public real estate management. The aim of the paper is to pay attention to the information and its importance in decision-making processes of public real estate management. There is no good decisions without proper information. The paper also presents a case study of Poland – information used in chosen public real estate management procedures.
Interaction of the SecYEG translocon with SRP receptor and the ribosome.

This work aimed at studying the interaction between SecYEG and FtsY and before and after the translating ribosome has been transferred to the SecYEG translocon. In this study we have used monomers of the SecYEG complex embedded into nanodiscs (SecYEG(ND)) in combination with fluorescence measurements, in particular fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET), to determine the affinity of FtsY binding to SecYEG (Kd 0.18 ± 0.02 µM). Using a rapid kinetics approach we verified that FtsY is primarily localized at the membrane and that it interacts with SecYEG(ND) via two interaction sites. The binding of FtsY to SecYEG(ND) is mediated via both the NG and the A domains. The A domain, especially the first 208 amino acids assure the stable binding of FtsY. Further, we have demonstrated that the A and NG domain of FtsY are strongly bound to one another keeping FtsY in a ‘closed’ conformation when bound to the membrane. The interaction of FtsY with SecYEG(ND) induces a rearrangement between the domains and FtsY adopts an ‘open’ conformation, which would facilitate the efficient binding of the FtsY-NG domain to the homologous domain of SRP. Due to the high affinity of the complex of translating ribosomes and SecYEG(ND), and the increased affinity of ribosome-bound SRP to FtsY the ribosome-SRP complex is localized properly at the site of the translocon. After the ribosome has been transferred to SecYEG and SRP and FtsY have been separated due to GTP hydrolysis, FtsY remains associated with the SecYEG complex to take part in another round of targeting. Our findings also show that the A domain of FtsY mainly takes part in the stabilization of FtsY on the translocon before and after ribosomal transfer, but is not essential for GTPase activation. By contrast, the FtsY-NG domain is responsible for GTP-dependent complex formation with SRP.