Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Application technology of the sex pheromone of the tea geometrid Ectropis grisescens (Lepidoptera: Geometridae)

ABSTRACT The sex pheromone of Ectropis grisescens, one of the primary defoliator insects of tea plantations, has been identified, but its trapping parameters have not been optimized for field application. In this study, we investigated the effects of pheromone dose, trap height and trap type on the effectiveness of trapping E. grisescens in the field. Our results show that the optimal pheromone dose is 800 μg. The bucket-funnel trap hung 40 cm below the tea canopy had the highest trapping efficiency. This study establishes optimized parameters for the pheromone trapping of E. grisescens in tea plantations.
Personalized Links Recommendation Based on Learning Analytics in MOOCs

— Increasingly, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are widely used and have become a key instrument in Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) models in the last few years. However, the key challenge with this kind of larger scales platforms is how to provide course participants with a quality learning materials that promote effective learning based on their needs. Indeed, this requires careful planning, monitoring and evaluation of all learning activities. Recently, learning analytics and Recommender systems are widely used in MOOCs to overcome this challenge in providing personalization and accessibility learning materials for course participants. The purpose of the current study was to determine the usability and effectiveness of a personalized links recommendation tool based on learning analytics in MOOCs. This personalized links recommendation tool was undertaken the power of crowd sourcing to provide course participants with an high quality learning material from externals recourses, e.g., Open Education Resources (OER). The present study makes several noteworthy contributions such as researching the mapping of learning data, an open personalized - links recommendation architecture, and a user-friendly and dynamic interface to deliver the recommendations.
The e ective temperature scale : resolving di erent versions

The effective temperature of a stellar surface is a measure of the total energy and its correct characterization plays a central role in both theory and observations. Various effective temperature scales have been proposed in literature. Despite being such a longlived tradition and the high internal precision usually achieved, systematic differences of order 100 K among various scales are still present, thus hindering much of a progress in the field. We present an Infrared Flux Method based investigation aimed to carefully assess the sources of such discrepancies and pin down their origin. We break the impasse among different scales by using a large set of solar twins, stars which are spectroscopically and photometrically identical to the Sun, to set the zero-point of the effective temperature scale to within few degrees. Our newly calibrated, precise and accurate temperature scale applies to dwarfs and subgiants, from super solar metallicities to the most metal poor stars currently known. The effect of using spectral energy distribution computed from 3D models in the Infrared Flux Method, as well as 3D synthetic colours are also briefly outlined.
Effect of skip-a-day feed restriction on carcass yield characteristics and economic advantages of Rhode Island Red Pullets

Carcass yield characteristics and economic advantage of skip-a-day feed restriction method at different growth stages of Rhode Island Red chicken was evaluated. Two-hundred forty day-old chicks with average body weight of 48.92±1.5 g were randomly distributed into 12 pens each with 20 chicks, representing four feeding regimen of T1 (Unrestricted, Control), T2 (Restricted at 7, 14, 21 and 28 days of age), T3 (Restricted at 35, 42, 49 and 56 days of age) and T4 (Restricted at 63, 70, 77 and 84 days of age). Feed restriction was based on skipping a-day once in a week and the next day's feed offer was based on the previous day's feed intake. The experiment lasted for 22 weeks, during which feed intake and body weight changes were monitored. At the end of the experimental period, six pullets from each treatment were randomly selected and slaughtered to evaluate carcass yield, abdominal fat and weights and lengths of different parts of gastrointestinal tract. The daily DM, CP and ME intake as well as body weight changes at different ages were non-significant (P>0.05) for birds in different treatment groups. The DM efficiency ratio also did not significantly varied (P>0.05). In contrast, the total DM intake (g) was signifi- cantly different (P 0.05) affected except liver weight which was higher (P<0.05) for T3. Cost of feed consumed per kg live weight gain was lower for the feed restricted birds compared to the control and it was the least for T4. Besides, the labor cost was lower for the feed restricted groups than the unrestricted group. It is concluded that feed restriction at later days of age (T4) is economically beneficial compared to the other early age restricted groups based on partial budget analysis. The results of this study suggested that the feed restriction at T3 might be considered as beneficial in terms of carcass cut characteristics and T4 on economic return.
Systematic Targeted Integration to Study Gene Control Elements

To study transcriptional regulation by distant enhancers, we devised a system of easilymodified reporter plasmids for integration into single-copy targeting cassettes in clones of HuH7, a human hepatocellular carcinoma. The plasmid constructs tested transcriptional function of a 35-kb region that contained the rat albumin gene and its upstream flanking region. Expression of integrants was analyzed in two orientations, and compared to transient expression of non-integrated plasmids. Enhancers were studied in their natural positions relative to the promoter and localizedby deletion. All constructs were also analyzed by transient transfection assays. In addition to the known albumin gene enhancer (E1 at 210 kb), we demonstrated two new enhancers, E2 at 213, and E4 at +1.2 kb. All three enhancers functioned in both transient assays and integrated constructs. However, chromosomal integration demonstrated several differences from transient expression. For example, analysis of E2 showed that enhancer function within the chromosome required a larger gene region than in transient assays. Another conserved region, E3 at 20.7 kb, functioned as an enhancer in transient assays but inhibited the function of E1 and E2 when chromosomally integrated. The enhancers did not show additive or synergistic behavior,an effect consistent with competition for the promoter or inhibitory interactions among enhancers. Growth arrest by serum starvation strongly stimulated the function of some integrated enhancers, consistent with the expected disruption of enhancer-promoter looping during the cell cycle.
A novel approach on microencapsulation in drug delivery system for cancer diagnosis

The main objective of this article was to discuss on microencapsulation in drug delivery system for cancer diagnosis. Microencapsulation is a process by which solids, liquids or even gases may be enclosed in microscopic particles formation of thin coatings of wall material around the substances. To obtain maximum therapeutic efficacy, it becomes necessary to deliver the agent to the target tissue in the optimal amount in the right period of time there by causing little toxicity and minimal side effects. The reasons for microencapsulation are countless. It is mainly used to increase the stability and life of the product being encapsulated, facilitate the manipulation of the product and control its liberation in an adequate time and space. In some cases, the core must be isolated from its surroundings, as in isolating vitamins from the deteriorating effects of oxygen, retarding evaporation of a volatile core, improving the handling properties of a sticky material, or isolating a reactive core from chemical attack. In other cases, the objective is not to isolate the core completely but to control the rate at which it leaves the microcapsule, as in the controlled release of drugs or pesticides. For over a half a century now, microencapsulation and encapsulated products have played a very important role in numerous industries like agriculture, chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and the food industry.
A STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF STEMMING OVER NAVIGATIONAL QUERIES

:-The information space that is created because of the impact of web is very vast and of unimaginable size. Though it has offered lot of advantages towards the seeking of information, it has also resulted in lot of challenges, which has been of great concern in the research community. Information Retrieval is an area in computer science that deals with search of information in a given domain or information repository. In the context of Information Retrieval, stemming has also been one of the sub processes that is used for query reformulation, which is aimed at increasing the relevancy of the search. A study and the analysis on the queries has classified queries into three categories such as i) Informational queries ii) Navigational queries and iii) Transactional queries. Identifying the type of query also plays a vital role in increasing the precision of search. In this paper, we have studied the impact of stemming over the Navigational queries. Navigational queries are aimed to reach a site through the search engine. Not every query expansion is profitable. Hence, in our experimental study we analyze the impact of Stemming over the Navigational queries. We used the well-known stemming algorithm called Porter’s stemming algorithm for our experiment, and the implementation was done using Java. We also studied the impact in three well-known search engines such as Google, Bing and Ask.
Trust and Networking in Cross Sector Collaboration of Waqf Development and the Mediating Role of Sustainability Practices: Higher Order Models in PLS-SEM

Cross-sector collaboration in waqf development is an innovative strategy that has received much industry attention. The government is also very supportive as it is in line with the national agenda to promote socioeconomic growth. However, not all collaborations have productive results. A successful collaboration is dependent upon the existence and utilisation of resources. Using a higher-model application in SEM-PLS, trust and networking in Resource-Based View (RBV) theory were assessed in this study. A set of questionnaires were distributed to a total number of 160 respondents. The findings of the study showed that trust plays a significant role in the performance of waqf project development in Malaysia between State Islamic Religious Councils (SIRCs) and partners, while networking showed contrastingly. Sustainable practices confirmed their role as mediating variables between trust, networking and performance in this study, thus making the findings more valuable. This study provides insight into the regulator as well as the industry on the critical resources that are needed to efficiently manage collaborative waqf projects with the intention of ensuring socioeconomic growth.
Turing instability in two-patch predator-prey population dynamics

In this paper, a spatio-temporal model as systems of ODE which describe two-species Beddington-DeAngelis type predatorprey system living in a habitat of two identical patches linked by migration is investigated. It is assumed in the model that the per capita migration rate of each species is influenced not only by its own but also by the other one’s density, i.e., there is cross diffusion present. We show that a standard (self-diffusion) system may be either stable or unstable, a cross-diffusion response can stabilize an unstable standard system and destabilize a stable standard system. For the diffusively stable model, numerical studies show that at a critical value of the bifurcation parameter the system undergoes a Turing bifurcation and the cross migration response is an important factor that should not be ignored when pattern emerges.
Effects of Metakaolin on Durability of Reinforced Mortars used to strengthen Masonry Walls

The goal of this study was to discuss the contribution of pozzolan to the durability of reinforced mortars with addition of metakaolin used to strengthen non-load bearing walls. It is known that, from the 1960s, around 6,000 buildings have been erected with masonry sealing having structural function in the metropolitan region of Recife. They have high rates of pathologies and even fatal accidents. This way, we sought to establish criteria for strengthening with reinforced mortar within the matrix that meets three essential conditions: (i) support capacity; (ii) ductility; and (iii) durability. In this work, we draw conclusions on durability, in which the experimental arrangement encompassed the specification of two proportions [(1:1:6:1.5 and 1:0.5:4.5:1.5) cement, lime, sand, and water/cement ratio], with two contents of addition (8 and 15%) and two ways of addition (replacing part of the cement and with no cement replacement). Tests of compressive strength, elasticity modulus, velocity of ultrasonic wave propagation, absorption of water by immersion, and accelerated aging methods were conducted to assess the performance regarding carbonation and chlorides in mortar specimens. The results showed that metakaolin strongly reduces the effects of deleterious agents.
INFLUENCE OF SIZE AND INTERFACE EFFECTS OF SILICON NANOWIRE AND NANOSHEET FOR ULTRA-SCALED NEXT GENERATION TRANSISTORS

Sikder, Orthi. M.S.E.C. E. , Purdue University, August 2020. Influence of Size and Interface Effects of Silicon Nanowire and Nanosheet for Ultra-Scaled Next Generation Transistors. Major Professor: Dr. Peter J. Schubert. In this work, we investigate the trade-off between scalability and reliability for next generation logic-transistors i.e. Gate-All-Around (GAA)-FET, Multi-BridgeChannel (MBC)-FET. First, we analyze the electronic properties (i.e. bandgap and quantum conductance) of ultra-thin silicon (Si) channel i.e. nano-wire and nano-sheet based on first principle simulation. In addition, we study the influence of interface states (or dangling bonds) at Si-SiO2 interface. Second, we investigate the impact of bandgap change and interface states on GAA-FETs and MBC-FETs characteristics by employing Non-equilibrium Green’s Function based device simulation. In addition to that we calculate the activation energy of Si-H bond dissociation at Si-SiO2 interface for different Si nano-wire/sheet thickness and different oxide electric-field. Utilizing these thickness dependent activation energies for corresponding oxide electric-field, in conjunction with reaction-diffusion model, we compute the characteristics shift and analyze the negative bias temperature instability in GAA-FET and MBC-FET. Based on our analysis, we estimate the operational voltage of these transistors for a life-time of 10 years and the ON current of the device at iso-OFF-current condition. For example, for channel length of 5 nm and thickness <5 nm the safe operating voltage needs to be <0.55V. Furthermore, our analysis suggests that the benefit of Si thickness scaling can potentially be suppressed for obtaining a desired life-time of GAA-FET and MBC-FET.
Applications of saliva in diagnostic of diseases - A comprehensive review

Introduction. Saliva, science has revealed is much more than water. It is packed with proteins that help control the teeming hordes of microbes in mouth. It is stuffed with substances that make spit gristly, stop teeth from dissolving and help heal wounds. It is packed with a plethora of hormones and other chemicals revealing anything from whether one smokes to whether one is stressed. Saliva is a clear, slightly acidic mucoserous exocrine biofluid produced in the oral cavity by three major and around 450-750 minor salivary glands (situated on the tongue, buccal mucosa and palate except anterior part of the hard palate and gums). Whole Saliva (WS) is a mixture of the secretions of the major and minor salivary glands, mucosal transudations, gingival crevicular fluid, serum and blood derivatives from oral wounds, desquamated epithelial cells, expectorated bronchial and nasal secretions, bacteria and bacterial products, viruses and fungi, other cellular components and food debris. It is a complex fluid containing an entire library of hormones, proteins, enzymes, antibodies, antimicrobial constituents and cytokines [40]. The mechanism of entry of these constituents of the blood into the saliva is by transcellular, passive intracellular diffusion and active transport or paracellular routes by extracellular ultrafiltration within the salivary glands or through the gingival crevice [29,38]. A large number of diagnostic analytes have been shown to be present in saliva, including steroid hormones [14] and the HIV antibody [42]. For the past two decades, oral health researchers have been developing salivary diagnostic tools to monitor oral diseases (including periodontal diseases), as well as for caries risk assessment [5]. These diagnostic advances range from genetic susceptibility analysis of interleukin-1 [IL-1] genetic alleles to the analysis of oral pathogens identified with lectin staining for caries risk assessment. The current development of diagnostic biomarkers in conjunction with technological developments in salivary diagnostics will lead to the development of robust diagnostic tools for dentists to use in making clinical decisions and predicting treatment outcomes. An increasing number of systemic diseases and conditions have been shown to be reflected diagnostically in saliva. Along with these developments are technology advancements that have overcome barriers to the widespread implementation of salivary diagnostics. These barriers include technological problems related to achieving high sensitivity, high specificity, miniaturization, high throughput, automation, portability, low cost, high functionality and speed; overcoming them has enabled researchers to detect and measure © Kiani Masoud, Yanko N. , Pankevych A. I.
SOURCE LOCATION METHOD FOR GFRP WIND TURBINE BLADE USING ACOUSTIC EMISSION SIGNAL MAPPING

Recent social issues related to energy crisis and environmental pollution caused a concern for the renewable energy sources. One of the promising future energy, wind energy is taking its place as an alternative energy and the market of wind turbine system is growing steadily. Moreover wind turbine blades are getting large in size due to the demands of high power wind turbine application [1]. As wind turbine blades increase in size, there is an increasing need to monitor the health of the structures [2, 3]. And also they use composite materials in manufacturing blades for ensuring weight vs. strength ratio, appropriate nondestructive testing method for evaluating the integrity of composite material structures is required. There were many studies for the applying acoustic emission technique to composite blades in the Europe. But these research theme was mainly focused on evaluation of structural integrity during static and fatigue test [4], and it was used as a tool for detection of damage occurrence [5]. Recently, there have been advances in developing damage localization method in composite materials using a structural neural system [6], and in monitoring of acoustic emission from real wind turbine blades undergoing static and fatigue testing [7]. However these methods usually used a number of sensors in their system, since there exists a practical problem for real application as large blades. It is clearly important to detect the location and severity of any damages which occurs during the static test in order to be able to improve blade design and also to monitor such areas during the fatigue test. Conventional source location technique has used typically arrival time difference between elastic waves generated from each separated sensor mounted on the structure surface. However, in the case of composite materials or heterogeneous structures consisted of each different material, it is very hard to find the location of damages exactly. This study describes a new concept for identification of damage sources in heterogeneous composite materials and discusses how they can be verified both to laboratory blade certification testing and to actual full scale wind turbine blade. Finally we suggest a new algorithm for source location of damages and verified its usefulness in field application.
Rotation numbers of discontinuous orientation-preserving circle maps revisited

The theory of circle homeomorphisms has a great number of deep results. However, sometimes continuity or single-valuedness of a circle map may be restrictive in theoretical constructions or applications. In this paper it is shown that some principal properties of circle homeomorphisms are inherited by the class of orientation-preserving circle maps. The latter class is rather broad and contains not only circle homeomorphisms but also a variety of non continuous maps arising in applications. Of course, even in cases when a property remains to be valid for orientation-preserving circle maps, absence of continuity sometimes results in noticeable changes of related proofs. MSC 2000: 37E05, 37E10, 37E45
Factors affecting urine leak after percutaneous nephrolithotomy: a single centre prospective study

PCNL was first performed in late 1970s and it heralded a breakthrough in the treatment of renal stones.1 Although retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is widely applied in upper urinary stones, the technique of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is still the treatment of choice for large and complex stones