Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Formation studies on N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in natural waters

N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a potential carcinogen, has been reported as a disinfection byproduct associated with the use of chloramines and under certain conditions with chlorine in the drinking water and wastewater treatment plants. As chloramines become used as a primary and post disinfectant instead of chlorine by more water utilities to reduce total trihalomethanes (TTHM) and haloacetic acids (HAAs) formation, the public may be increasing exposed to NDMA. The state of California established action level, a health-based advisory level, of 10 ng/L for NDMA in drinking water. An analytical method for the measurement of NDMA in waters at the trace level was developed using gas chromatography/mass spectrum with chemical ionization in the mode of selected ion storage coupled with solid phase extraction and liquid-liquid extraction method. NDMA levels in 10 drinking water treatment plants in Missouri were investigated and it was found that NDMA in water samples from four utilities using monochloramine as disinfectant were higher than 10 ng/L.
Data fusion analysis for attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder emotion recognition with thermal image and Internet of Things devices

Attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a symptom of behavioral or emotional problems as these problems affect children's learning and social integration. With the advancements in the Internet of Things (IoTs), emotions can be detected through image and physiological data. However, some critical ADHD children are often accompanied by the inability to control their body and even facial expressions, making emotion recognition technologies difficult to develop successfully. This study aims to predict the emotions of ADHD children and to address their emotional problems with related IoT robotic devices. Data fusion analysis technology for facial expressions was used to combine thermal images and recognition data, while deep reinforcement learning technology was used to periodically stream information for ADHD students, in alignment with intervention strategies that were designed to address behavioral problems.
Personnel reduction and growth, innovation, and employee optimism about the long-term benefits of organizational change

What do employees think when their organization’s change programme has led to a growth or reduction in the number of employees in their work unit or workgroup? While we take for granted that employees generally do not respond well to organizational initiatives that reduce the number of personnel, we are less certain about their response to organizational efforts that raise the number of personnel. Using the Australian Public Service Employee Census, containing over 24,600 responses, this research finds that employees’ exposure to a major organizational change that raises or reduces the number of personnel in their workgroup is related to two employee outcomes: (1) implementation of innovation-related change in their workgroup; and (2) optimism about the long-term benefits of the change on their workgroup’s performance. Innovation-related change also moderates the relationship between personnel-related change and optimism about the long-term benefits of change. Points for practitioners Employees who experience a reduction in the number of personnel in their workgroup may pursue innovation. When employees experience personnel growth in their workgroup, those who implement innovation report higher levels of optimism about organizational change than those who do not implement innovation. Finally, how well leaders manage the change process during personnel-related change can shape the employee implementation of innovation and optimism about organizational change.
Isolation and Screening of Lignin Degrading Bacteria from Different Natural and Organic Sources

ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 7 Number 12 (2018) Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas. com Increased consumption and high dependence on non – renewable sources has substantially contributed to global warming and environmental pollution. Hence, alternative strategies for energy production have to be looked and one of the alternative is producing 2 nd generation Bio-ethanol from lingo-cellulosic material. Maize cob is one of the Lignocellulosic material is one the substrate, which can be used for Bio-ethanol production (It is rind after removing the seeds). The present study is focused on to look for novel strains of lignin degrading bacteria from various organic sources. The different sample sources used for the isolation of lignin degrading bacteria were from cow dung, compost, forest soil, garden soil in agriculture college, Hassan. Enrichment of sample source was also done by mixing the paper, corncob, compost, cowdung and soil in different proportions and kept for 15 days at room temperature. Enriched samples were also used as a source for isolation of lignin degraders. Totally 64 colonies were isolated by screening in 7 different sample sources, from those 64 isolates, only 25 isolates confirmed as lignin degraders through conformational test. Decolourization zone produced by 25 isolates was measured. Eight isolates that produced large decolurization zone (0.5 to 1 cm) were selected and further screened for their tolerance to lignin by culturing them on 2% lignin. The results pertaining to growth on 2% Alkaline lignin is, isolate CC10 was grown within 24hr followed by CM-3, PC2,PC3, PC-5 and CC8 they were grown within 48hr. The growth of FS3 and CC-10 were seen within 72hr. Based on the results obtained the slow grower FS-3 and CC-10 was discarded. Six potential isolates which are showing large clear zone (decolourized) of methylene blue dye and also rapid growth on MSM with 2% alkaline lignin were selected. Based on this to reconfirm the isolates as a lignin degrading bacteria Protein profiling of the six isolates has been done by using SDS – PAGE technique. K e y w o r d s Maizecob, degradation, Lignin degrading bacteria, SDS – PAGE, Laccase Accepted: 07 November 2018
Fruit Stem-End Rot

After harvest, the fruit ripens and stem-end rot (SER) starts to develop, leading to significant fruit losses. SER is caused by diverse pathogenic fungi that endophytically colonize the stem during fruit development in the orchard or field and remain quiescent until the onset of fruit ripening. During the endophytic-like stage, the pathogenic fungus colonizes the phloem and xylem of the fruit stem-end; after fruit ripening, the fungus converts to a necrotrophic lifestyle, while colonizing the fruit parenchyma, and causes SER. The fruit stem-end is colonized not only by pathogenic fungi, but also by various nonpathogenic endophytic microorganisms, including fungi, yeast and bacteria. However, little is known about the fruit stem-end endophytic microbiome, which could contain new and existing biocontrol agents. To control fruit SER, treatments such as ripening inhibition, harvesting with the stem, application of chemical or biological fungicides, or physical control such as heat treatments, cold storage, or exposure to light have been suggested. This review focuses on the characterization of SER pathogens, the stem-end microbiome, and different pre- and postharvest practices that could control fruit SER.
The Characteristics of Five Ceramics and Two Granites as Solid Dielectrics for An Ozone Generator

The utilization of ozone is commonly applied in various fields, for instance, it is used as a disinfectant for water treatment, disinfecting, sterilizing medical devices and preserving foodstuffs. Ozone is a nearly colorless gas with a characteristic odor that can be detected by humans up to 0.01 ppm. It can be produced by the dielectric barrier discharge method,which is generally used as a method of generating ozone supplied by high voltage or also called high voltage plasma generators. High voltage plasma occurs in the dielectric barrier discharge air gap, as a result of the air failed in maintaining its insulator properties. The power supply used in this study is a parallel resonant pushpull inverter using a flyback transformer. Furthermore, this study did not use an additional magnetic loudspeaker and used ceramic dielectrics instead. 5 types of ceramics and 2 different types of granite and combined the range of air gap were used during examination and research. The research indicates that the best plasma was found in ceramics 3, 5, granite 1 and 2 with an air gap of 2mm. The current discharge in ceramic 1 with an air gap of 2 mm was higher than the others. The highest voltage discharge was on granite 2 with an air gap of 2 mm. Ceramics 3, 5, granite 1 and 2 with an air gap of 2mm had better ozone concentrations than ceramics 1, 2 and 4.
Genetic association studies for yield and yield contributing traits in Plantago ovata Forsk.

Twenty four accessions of Plantago ovata were grown to study existing variability, correlation and cause and effect relationships between yield and its component traits with their possible view in future improvement programmes. Analysis of variances displayed highly significant differences among accessions for all the traits. High heritability (>75%) coupled with the high genetic advance (>30%) were observed for the traits viz., leaf width, number of spikes/plant, biological yield/plant and seed yield/plant suggesting predominance of additive gene action. Seed yield/plant exhibited highly significant and positive correlation with biological yield/plant followed by number of spikes/plant, effective tillers/plant, harvest index, seed weight/spike, spike weight and husk recovery both at genotypic and phenotypic level. Biological yield/plant, harvest index, spike weight, effective tillers/plant and husk recovery exhibited the highest positive and significant direct effect on seed yield/plant. Critical analysis of results obtained from character association and path analysis indicated that the traits viz., biological yield/plant, harvest index, spike weight, effective tillers/plant and husk recovery were of prime concern as they possessed high positive association and direct effects on seed yield/plant. These traits are more reliable for selection for yield improvement programmes in Plantago ovata.
Balance trainer training with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation improves spasticity and balance in persons with chronic stroke

This is an Open-Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/ by-nc/4.0) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Copyright © 2020 Korean Academy of Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science https://doi.org/10.14474/ptrs.2020. 9.2. 67 pISSN 2287-7576 eISSN 2287-7584 Phys Ther Rehabil Sci 2020, 9 (2), 67-73 www.jptrs. org
The landscape of the alternatively spliced transcriptome remains stable during aging across different species and tissues

Aging is characterized by a decline of cellular homeostasis over time, leading to various severe disorders and death. Alternative splicing is an important regulatory level of gene expression and thus takes on a key role in the maintenance of accurate cell and tissue function. Missplicing of certain genes has already been linked to several age-associated diseases, such as progeria, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and cancer. Nevertheless, many studies focus only on transcriptional variations of single genes or the expression changes of spliceosomal genes, coding for the proteins that aggregate to the spliceosomal machinery. Little is known on the general change of present and switching isoforms in different tissues over time. In this descriptive RNA-Seq study, we report differences and commonalities of isoform usage during aging among different tissues within one species and compare changes of alternative splicing among different, evolutionarily distinct species. Although we identified a multitude of differntially spliced genes among different time points, we observed little to no general changes in the transcriptomic landscape of the investigated samples. Although there is undoubtedly considerable influence of specifically spliced genes on certain age-associated processes, this work shows that alternative splicing remains stable for the majority of genes with aging.
Melatonin concentration in cow’s milk and sources of its variation

ABSTRACT The effects of weather/season (winter and summer), milk production (high and low), and milking time (night and day) on melatonin levels were evaluated. The melatonin in the milk from 30 individual cows, the bulk tank milk (BTM) from 16 farms, and ultra-high temperature (UHT) processed milk of 12 brands over two seasons were also assessed. The melatonin average concentration was 6.98 pg/mL in the cows’ milk, 4.71 pg/mL in the BTM, and 5.62 pg/mL in the UHT milk. In the night milk, the melatonin concentration averaged 14.87 pg/mL, whereas it was 6.98 pg/mL in the total daily milk. In winter, the milk melatonin concentration was, on average, 74.7% higher than in the summer (13.89 vs. 7.95 pg/mL). The night milk from the low production group in winter also had a higher concentration of melatonin (41.94 pg/mL). The variables related to illuminance, such as the time of milking and season of the year, had considerable effects on the melatonin concentration in milk. Collecting and marketing melatonin-rich milk could benefit populations and agribusiness.
Activity of Ethanol Fraction of Luffa Acutangula (L.) Roxb. on Cholesterol Reduction in Dyslipidemic Hamster

National data shows the prevalence of coronary heart disease is 3,6%. The prevalence of dyslipidemia is around 35,9%. Dyslipidemia has a causal relationship with cardiovascular disease. Based on previous research, 70% ethanolic extract of Ridge Gourd has been shown to have antihyperlipidemic activity. This study aimed to study the activity of 70% ethanolic extract fraction of Ridge Gourd in decreasing the levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C), and triglycerides in hyperlipidemic hamsters. A total of 32 hamster were divided into 8 groups. Negative control, normal control, positive control (using atorvastatin dose 1,24 mg/kg body weight), positive control (fenofibrate dose 12,35 mg/kg body weight), ethyl acetate fraction, n-hexane fraction, water fraction (fraction doses 36,75 mg/kg body weight), and ethanol extract group (extract dose of 240 mg/kg body weight). The results showed that fraction group (n-hexane, ethyl acetate, water) and ethanol extract group experienced a decrease in total cholesterol, LDL-C, and triglycerides levels. Statistical analysis with one-way ANOVA showed an effect on the treatment given (p = 0,005). Tukey's test showed that ethyl acetate fraction group had an effect comparable to positive control with a decrease in total cholesterol, LDL-C, and triglycerides level by 56,03%, 52,14%, and 59,51% consecutively. Ethyl acetate fraction (doses 36,75 mg/kg body weight) was the most effective fraction in reducing total cholesterol, LDL-C, and triglycerides.
Evidências sobre mudança estrutural, heterogeneidade estrutural e regional: uma análise da produtividade do trabalho brasileira no período 2004-2015

Este estudo objetivou estudar a produtividade do trabalho brasileira (2004-2015) buscando quais unidades federativas e setores mais contribuiram para o baixo desempenho. Concluiu-se que ha crescimento da produtividade, sendo verificado que a agropecuaria possuiu menor nivel e maior crescimento, e a regiao Nordeste possuiu menor nivel tambem e maior crescimento. Tambem foi constatado que o baixo desempenho da produtividade decorreu principalmente da produtividade intrassetorial. Portanto, residiu na falta de crescimento dentro dos setores, e, a mudanca estrutural contribuiu pouco para o desempenho, portanto, uma aceleracao desse processo de mudanca na estrutura produtiva beneficiaria a produtividade total. Ademais, conclui-se que existe heterogeneidade estrutural e regional no pais.
EFFECTIVENESS OF TEXTBOOK WITH BRAIN-BASED LEARNING APPROACH ACCOMPANIED BY A QUESTION CARD GAME IN HUMAN RESPIRATORY SYSTEMTO IMPROVEPROBLEMSOLVING ABILITY

Fun textbook is able to make students become not bored when participating in learning activities so that learning outcomes can be improved. This research aims to examine the effectiveness of textbook with a brain-based learning approach to students’ problem-solving abilities.Theresearch design used was one-shot case study,with two meetings in two different schools, namely SMPN 1 Tangguland SMPN 5 Jember, Indonesia. Data was obtained from worksheet values of problem-solving ability. The results showed that there was an increase in the average value of students’ problem-solving abilities fromthe schools. The average scoreinSMPN 1 Tanggul at firstmeetingwas 74 and secondmeetingwas 80.7 with good criteria. Furthermore, the average score in SMPN 5 Jember at first meeting was 71.6 and second meetingwas 80.2 with good criteria. So, it can be concluded that the textbook with brain-based learning approaches are effective in improving problem-solving abilities of junior high school students.
What We Know and What We Do Not Know about Trust in Work Teams: A Systematic Literature Review

Trust in work teams is a growing field of research. Numerous studies research trust in work teams in connection to team effectiveness and team performance. But this substantial amount of work lacks continuity and systematization in terms of conceptualization and operationalization. With this research project we take stock of the knowledge from previous studies and carry out a systematic review of the literature on trust in work teams. We analyze a total of 64 papers addressing trust in work teams, published between 1999 and 2019 (inclusive). In our review we focus on how trust in teams has been conceptualized and operationalized, how trust develops and is maintained in work teams, and on the tangled relationships between trust, distrust, and control. With this paper we contribute to the field of management and organizational studies by offering a theoretical framework of the antecedents of trust in work teams and by identifying current research gaps and future research directions.
Increasing the Security of RFID-based Classroom Attendance System with Shamir Secret Share

This paper proposes an attendance system for increasing the security based on Shamir Secret Share algorithm. The use of RFID devices for classroom attendance is still vulnerable to certain attacks. Students usually make use of existing loopholes for prohibited things, such as forged attendance. Shamir Secret Share is a security method based on the Secure Multiparty Computation (SMC) concept. The SMC guarantees not only the confidentiality of external attacks but also of each member in the secure system. In the attendance scenario using Shamir Secret Share, a student and a lecturer must do tapping at the same time; otherwise, the secret that opens the lock for attendance at that class will not be opened. To realize this system, this paper uses two RFID modules, each of which is connected to one nodeMCU microcontroller. Both systems are connected to a database where the Shamir Shared Secret calculation is performed. Some experiment has been implemented for proving the concept. The result shows that some scenarios of fraud in RFID based attendance can be prevented.
Parental education and better sleep in infants: a systematic review

1 MEDCIDS – Department of Medicine of Community, Information and Health Decision Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Portugal 2 Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto; medical doctor at USF Terras de Souza, ACeS Vale do Sousa Sul, Portugal 3 Department of Medicine of Community, Information and Health Decision Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Portugal; CINTESIS – Center for Health Technology and Services Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Portugal Correspondence: Paulo Santos, Rua Doutor Placido Costa, S/N, 4200-450 Poero, Portugal, tel. : (00351)220 426 600, e-mail: psantosdr@med.up. pt
Emotional Regulation in Adolescents: A narrative review

Adolescence is a period of emotional, physical, and psychological changes. Temporary variations of mood are a part of normal adolescent development. However, it becomes a cause of concern when these changes last longer and significantly affect academic performance, interpersonal relations, and overall psychosocial development. The objective of this review is to evaluate the significance of emotional regulation in adolescents, to discuss the various factors associated with the development of emotional regulation and elaborate upon the available assessment methods and strategies. The review also highlights the implications of ER interventions in adolescents.
How the Organizational Culture of PT Semen Indonesia Forms the Winning Culture towards World Class Company

This study aims to determine the perceived and expected organizational culture at PT Semen Indonesia as a reference for Winning Culture to be World Class Companies in the industrial era 4.0. This study used the Organizational Culture Assessment Instrument (OCAI) to map organizational culture though six-dimensional measurement, i.e. dominant characteristics, organizational leadership, employee management, organizational adhesive, and success criteria. Questionnaires were used to collect the data, and the samples are determined with stratified proportional random sampling technique. This study resulted in mapping of organizational culture in both general and each company’s level, and organizational cultural gaps of PT Semen Indonesia. It showed that there was a gap between the existing organizational culture with the dominance of hierarchical culture and the expected one with of clan culture. The dominant organizational culture that exists today is a hierarchical culture. The dominant organizational culture expected is a tribal culture. The employees of PT Semen Indonesia as a whole do not have the same mindset for the existing and preferable organizational culture, especially the type of market culture as a general culture to support a winning culture program for world-class companies. However, according to expertise judgment, the expected culture, clan, is considered not fully appropriate with the acquired culture type toward world class company. As the alternative, it should develop market culture among the top manager, and the hierarchy culture among the manufacturing-employees.