Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Permanence, existence, and stability of almost automorphic solution of a non‐autonomous Leslie–Gower prey–predator model with control feedback terms on time scales

A general non‐autonomous Leslie–Gower prey–predator model on time scales with control input terms is examined in the present paper. The significant property permanence is established along with the existence of almost automorphic solution of the model system. By constructing a suitable Lyapunov functional, presence of a one of a kind all‐around attractive positive almost automorphic solution of the system is obtained. At the end, two numerical examples are given to demonstrate the effectiveness of our hypothetical outcomes with simulations. The outcomes are new and complement the existing ones.
IMPROVE PERFORMANCE THROUGH SATISFACTION AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EMPOWERMENT

This study aimed to analyze influence of psychological empowerment, effort and satisfaction on performance. In addition, this study also aims to analyze the influence of mediating variables of satisfaction relationship between psychological empowerment and effort on performance. Population and samples taken from doormat maker who are members of the UD. Anugrah 2017 for about 700 people . Samples taken from 106 maker/supplier. Data collection’s methods used by questionnaires. The analytic technique used is regression analysis with Path Analysis. The results showed that : 1). Psychological empowerment effect positive and significant satisfaction. 2). Effort have an positive effect and significant satisfaction. 3). satisfaction have an positive effect and significant on performance. 4). Psychological empowerment have an positive effect and significant on performance. 5). Effort have an positive effect and significant on performance.
Triggering of Peritoneal Macrophages with IFN-α/β Attenuates the Expression of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase Through a Decrease in NF-κB Activation

Triggering peritoneal macrophages with IFN-γ and a low concentration of LPS induced the expression of the inducible form of nitric oxide synthase (iNOS). This process was significantly inhibited when IFN-α/β was added during the initial 2 h after the start of IFN-γ/LPS activation. Evaluation of the transcriptional activity using run-on assays indicated that IFN-α/β inhibited the transcription of iNOS. Transfection experiments using a 1.7-kb promoter sequence corresponding to the 5′ flanking region of the murine iNOS gene showed decreased promoter activity in the presence of type I IFNs. Analysis of the transcription factors that participate in iNOS expression revealed a marked decrease of NF-κB activation, a nuclear factor required for the transcription of this gene. The degradation of IκBα and IκBβ, which is required for the translocation of NF-κB to the nucleus, was inhibited in the presence of IFN-α/β. However, the activity of other transcription factors such as IFN regulatory factor 1, which is involved in the expression of iNOS in response to IFN-γ, was not affected by IFN-α/β stimulation. These results suggest that in the presence of IFN-α/β, the activity of the iNOS promoter is impaired, and this attenuated nitric oxide synthase expression could be important in pathophysiologic situations in which secretion of type I IFNs occurs.
Synthesis and characterization of carboxymethyl cellulose from Musa paradisiaca and 
Tithonia diversifolia

Cellulose is the most abundant biomass in nature with properties that have enabled its application in different industrial processes. Its derivative, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose serves as an additive in food and non-food products such as desserts, detergents, paints etc. In this study, carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) was synthesized from cellulose isolated from three ligno-cellulosic biomass, Tithonia diversifolia stalk (TDS), Musa parasidiaca stem (MPS) and unripe peel of Musa parasidiaca fruit (MPP). The isolation of cellulose was done by soda pulping and bleached using sodium hypochlorite, hydrogen peroxide, sodium hydroxide sequencing, followed by synthesis and purification of CMC. The physicochemical properties of the plant samples, isolated cellulose and bleached pulps including the synthesized CMC were determined. The effects of various processing stages on the properties of the cellulose and synthesized CMC were revealed in the study. CMC yield ranged from 62.57, 41.37 and 33.21% and the degree of substitution ranged from 0.33, 0.28 and 0.17 for TDS, MPS and MPP respectively. Further characterization of CMC using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) confirmed the presence of major expected peaks that showed differences in terms of carboxymethyl substitution as compared to that of commercial CMC. The study revealed the potential of these plants for production of industrial grade CMC. Key words: Lignocellulosic biomass, cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, soda pulping, bleaching, etherification, Tithonia diversifolia, Musa paradisiaca.
Implications of RNA‐binding Proteins for Human Diseases

RNA-binding proteins play pivotal roles in ribonucleic acid (RNA) metabolism. The identification of mRNA targets of RNA-binding proteins has also contributed to the delineation function of these proteins. The different tissue specificity and subcellular localisation of the RNA-binding proteins show that these proteins can regulate specific aspects of mRNA processing and function in cells, from splicing and transport to translation and stability. Mutations, deletions and/or autoimmune reactions affecting RNA-binding proteins lead to alterations in cellular processes, normal development and various disorders. The vast majority of these diseases are neurological or neuromuscular disorders and includes myotonic dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, fragile X syndrome, fragile X associated tremor/ataxia syndrome and paraneoplastic opsoclonus-myoclonus ataxia. Altered expression of RNA-binding proteins is also a common feature in various cancers. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of RNA-binding proteins aberrations in disease could lead to better-targeted therapies. Key Concepts: RNA-binding proteins are key components in RNA metabolism. RNA-binding proteins contain modular amino acid sequences that mediate RNA binding. The two largest RBP families contain the RNA recognition motif (RRM) and the K homology (KH) domains. Deleterious RNA-dominant loss-of-function or gain-of-function mechanisms are associated with defects in RBPs. Several neurological and neuro-muscular diseases are linked to defects in RBPs. FXS is caused by CGG repeat in the 5′ untranslated region of the FMR1 gene. Antibodies against RBPs Hu and Nova are implicated in the pathogenesis of paraneoplastic neurologic syndromes. DM1 is associated with the accumulation of RNA aggregates and misregulation of the RBPs, MBNL1 and CUGBP1. Translocations of genes encoding RBPs and aberrant expression RBPs have been associated with various cancers. Keywords: RNA binding proteins; complex human diseases; RNA metabolism; neurological disorders; cancer; RNA; neuromuscular diseases
Planar multifrequency mid-IR microwave-pumped lasers

The characteristics of planar repetitively pulsed diffusion-cooled HF, DF, HF – DF, Xe, and HF – DF – Xe(Kr) lasers pumped by a microwave discharge (2.45 GHz) are studied depending on the pump pulse duration (10 – 40 μs) and repletion rate (50 – 400 Hz), as well as on the composition and pressure of the working gas mixture (30 – 200 Torr) at low (to 0.6 L s−1) gas flow rates. It is demonstrated for the first time that a HF – DF – Xe gas-discharge laser may simultaneously operate as a HF – DF chemical molecular laser and a recombination laser based on xenon atom transitions and generate broadband (octave) radiation in the range 2.0 – 4.2 μm with an average output power of 43 mW and an efficiency of 0.9 %. With substitution of xenon for krypton, lasing in a HF – DF – Kr laser is obtained at wavelengths of 2.52 – 4.15 μm. Lasing in a HF – DF laser was achieved simultaneously in two spectral regions (2.7 – 2.9 and 3.6 – 4.2 μm) with an output power of ∼50 mW. It is found that a decrease in the pump pulse duration with a simultaneous increase in the pulse repletion rate for retaining the average energy deposition leads to an increase in the average output power and efficiency of the laser. At low pulse repetition rates (50 – 100 Hz) and a low gas mixture flow rate, helium buffer gas can be effectively substituted for neon. Operation of the Xe laser was achieved in the spectral range 2.03 – 3.65 μm with an average output power of 580 Mw at a pump pulse duration of 20 μs, a pulse repetition rate to 10 kHz, and a maximum efficiency of 55 %. The obtained experimental results demonstrate the possibility of creating broadband HF – DF – Xe lasers emitting in the frequency range 2 – 4 μm with a desired ratio of intensities in different spectral ranges.
Turizm Gelişiminin Yerel Halkın Bireysel ve Toplumsal Yaşam Kalitesine Etkileri

Bu calisma turizm ve yasam kalitesi iliskisini incelemeyi amaclamistir. Bu kapsamda turizmin etkileri, yerel halkin bireysel ve toplumsal yasam kalitesi ve turizm gelisimine yonelik destek degiskenleri arasindaki cok boyutlu iliskiler, turizme ekonomik bagimlilik duzeyine gore iki farkli grup uzerinden incelenmistir. Calisma kapsaminda Antalya’nin Alanya ilcesinde 390 adet gelirini turizmden kazananlardan, 289 adet ise turizmden gelir elde etmeyenlerden olmak uzere 679 anket toplanmistir. Uygulanan faktor analizi bulgulari her iki grubun da turizmin etkilerini alti boyutta algiladigini gosterirken, yol analizleri sonucunda elde edilen bulgular ise turizmden gelir elde edenler ile turizmden gelir elde etmeyenler icin iki farkli turizm ve yasam kalitesi modelinin ortaya ciktigini gostermistir. Bununla beraber elde edilen bulgular her iki grup icin de turizmin yerel halkin hem bireysel hem de toplumsal yasam kalitesi uzerinde anlamli etkilere sahip oldugunu ortaya koymustur.
Role of Multiple Stakeholders in Value Co-creation and Effects on Medical Tourism

Medical tourism is a continuously growing industry, and hospitals of the home country are the service providers for the foreign patients. Hospitals are focusing on quality improvement, infrastructure development, networking, and cost minimizations to attract foreign patients due to stiff competitions. Prahalad and Ramaswamy (2004) explained value co-creation, which ultimately achieved through Dialogue, Access, Risk, Transparency) DART concept. Another seminal research in this arena is the development of “service-dominant logic” concept by Vargo and Lusch (2004). The purpose of this article is to understand the collaboration of multiple stakeholders in co-creation process in the context of healthcare sector, which ultimately effects medical tourism. Our study also suggests a model that demonstrates the relationship between the factors responsible for brand co-creation in medical tourism and patient retention in multispecialty hospitals. We took help from past literatures to frame the model. Our study conceptualizes the collaboration of multiple stakeholders for value co-creation in the healthcare sector which ultimately affects Medical Tourism and proposes a framework. This study also examines role of patients and multiple stakeholders in value co-creation process and model we proposed where we explained the factors responsible for brand co-creation in medical tourism and patients’ retention. The result of the study—in line with the study performed by Dijk, Antonides, and Schillewaertz (2014), we may conclude that “co-creation has an element in marketing and branding strategies of an organization. ”
The Contribution of Storage Medium and Membranes in the Microwave Dielectric Response of Packed Red Blood Cells Suspension

During cold storage, packed red blood cells (PRBCs) undergo slow detrimental changes that are collectively termed storage lesion. The aging of the cells causes alterations in the composition of the storage-medium in the PRBC unit. In this paper, we present the comparison of the dielectric response of water in the primary (fresh) storage medium (citrate phosphate dextrose adenine solution, CPDA-1) versus the storage medium from three expired units of PRBCs. Dielectric response of the water molecules has been characterized by dielectric spectroscopy technique in the microwave frequency band (0.5–40 GHz). The dominant phenomenon is the significant increase of the dielectric strength and decrease the relaxation time τ for the samples of the stored medium in comparison with the fresh medium CPDA-1. Furthermore, we demonstrated that removing the ghosts from PRBC hemolysate did not cause the alteration of the dielectric spectrum of water. Thus, the contribution associated with water located near the cell membrane can be neglected in microwave dielectric measurements.
Design and Analysis of GeSn-Based Resonant-Cavity-Enhanced Photodetectors for Optical Communication Applications

We propose and analyze GeSn resonant-cavity-enhanced photodetectors (RCE-PDs) to achieve high-speed and high-responsivity photodetection for communication applications. The designed GeSn RCE-PDs comprises a Ge/GeSn/Ge p-i-n photodiode structure grown on a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate and a Si/SiO2 distributed Bragg reflector (DBR). The incorporation of Sn into the active layer effectively reduced the direct bandgap energy, thereby extending the photodetection range to longer wavelengths and, thus, enhanced the optical responsivity. The buried oxide and the Si/SiO2 DBR act as the top and bottom mirrors, respectively, that considerably enhance the responsivity. We show our theoretical models to calculate the optical absorption coefficient, bandwidth, reflectivity, and responsivity, and we optimize the proposed devices to simultaneously achieve high-responsivity and high-speed operation at 1550 nm and 2000 nm. The results show that the optimized GeSn RCE-PDs can achieve a responsivity of 0.619 A/W for 6% Sn (1.02 A/W for 10% Sn) and high 3-dB bandwidth of ~58 GHz (59 GHz) at 1550 nm (2000 nm). These results show that the proposed GeSn RCE-PDs are very promising for high-performance photodetection in communication applications.
Setting of SOI MOSFET Model Parameters based on BP Neural Networks Algorithm

With development of SOI technology, SOI MOSFET technology is developed as well. Most traditional MOSFET parameter models adopt semi-empirical and semi-physical model, and simplification assumption is introduced during modeling. However, as SOI MOSFET devices keep downsizing, the short-channel effect and quantum effect are more obvious so that it is more complicate to calculate and extract characteristic parameters of SOI MOSFET. This paper proposes a kind of SOI MOSFET characteristic parameter modeling method based on BP neutral networks algorithm. Compared to other semi-empirical models, this method needs not to calculate characteristic parameters of devices. In stead, it calculates current and voltage output characteristics and transfer characteristics of devices through BP neutral network models according to test data. Through verification, the trained and predicted output relative error is within 5%. The model has short operation time, high calculation precision and good stability. The models established may be applied extensively to other types of transistor, and feasible for practical engineering application.
Análise da temperatura máxima de Franca-SP via inferência Bayesiana

Eventos extremos podem ser definidos como grandes desvios, em relacao a media, de um estado climatico moderado A ocorrencia de valores extremos de temperatura pode ter um impacto danoso na saude e em varias atividades humanas e, o conhecimento da ocorrencia de temperaturas maximas em uma regiao e fundamental para o planejamento e gestao de atividades em varios setores, desde a agricultura ate a saude publica. A distribuicao Generalizada de Valores Extremos (GEV) tem sido utilizada frequentemente na solucao de importantes problemas envolvendo variaveis extremas [1]. [. ]
Gas Chromatography Analysis of Diallyl Disulphide and Diallyl Trisulphide and Antioxidant Activity in Black Garlic

Background: Diallyl disulphide (DADS) and diallyl trisulphide (DATS) found in garlic provide biological activity which protects against oxidative damage. This study aimed to confirm the presence of DADS and DATS compounds in black garlic, formed from heads of fresh garlic through a process of heating and fermentation. Methods: Analysis was performed using Shimadzu GC-17A gas chromatography with DB-5 column and flame ionisation detector at column temperatures of 140°C with programmed temperature rises of 1°C/min to 180°C, injector and detector temperatures of 200°C and 0.8 mL/min flow rate. Antioxidant activity were tested against the stable DPPH (2,2‐diphenyl‐1‐picryl‐hydrazyl‐hydrate) free‐radical. The ability to scavenge DPPH radical was measured in these experiments by the discoloration of the solution. Results: The validation results showed that the coefficients of correlation (r) for DADS and DATS are 0.9999 in the range of 0.1–10 μg/mL. The values limit of detection and limit of quantitation were 0.0096 and 0.0210 μg/mL for DADS compounds and 0.0198 and 0.0662 μg/mL for DATS compounds. Extraction using ethyl acetate produced average content of DADS and DATS of 0.0012 and 0.0009%, respectively. Conclusion: Among heating at 80°C and humidity of 75% for three months, it was shown that there were decreasing levels of these compounds during the ageing process from fresh garlic to black garlic and the shorter time are those that generally have a higher antioxidant activity.
The metabolomics of aging

We evaluated the effects of aging on the plasma metabolome in a racially mixed cohort of 270 human subjects, aged 25–65. Using a global LC‐ and GC‐MS approach, 432 compounds (131 named) were detected in plasma. Age, race, and gender affected 250‐ (68% being increased), 100‐, and 100‐ compounds, respectively. Increased age was associated with increased TCA intermediates, creatine, essential/non‐essential amino acids, urea, ornithine and polyamines. Compounds related to fat metabolism, including fatty acids, carnitine, betahydroxybutyrate, cholesterol and glycocholate, were higher in persons 51–65 years. DHEA levels (a proposed anti‐aging androgen) were lower in this older age group; whereas markers of oxidative stress including oxoproline, hippurate and 3,4‐dihydroxybenzoate were higher. Xenobiotics (e.g., caffeine) were increased in older subjects, which may relate to P450 metabolism. The data suggest aging is associated with significant changes in protein, fat and energy metabolism, and provide evidence for increased oxidative stress. Increases in plasma amino acid and fatty acids with age may result from increased sarcopenia and insulin resistance. Evaluation of the plasma metabolome provides a rapid and powerful method for examining physiological perturbations in aging and other biological processes.
Strategic Supplementation for Compensatory Growth in Tharparkar Calves Fed Low Quality Forages

Part of the Plant Sciences Commons, and the Soil Science Commons This document is available at https://uknowledge.uky. edu/igc/23/2-1-1/10 The XXIII International Grassland Congress (Sustainable use of Grassland Resources for Forage Production, Biodiversity and Environmental Protection) took place in New Delhi, India from November 20 through November 24, 2015. Proceedings Editors: M. M. Roy, D. R. Malaviya, V. K. Yadav, Tejveer Singh, R. P. Sah, D. Vijay, and A. Radhakrishna Published by Range Management Society of India
E-learning with STEM-Based Schoology on Static Fluid Material

The purpose of this research and development is to determine the feasibility and attractiveness of e-learning media with STEM-based Schoology on static fluid material. This study uses the research and development method (Research and Development ) proposed by Borg and Gall. The product’s feasibility was investigated by 6 validators from three aspects of validation. The attractiveness of the product was tested on teachers and high school students aged 15-16. The results show that the e-learning media with STEM-based Schoology on static fluid material is highly feasible with a percentage of 93% based on the material expert’s validation, 86% according to media experts validation, and 83% according to IT experts validation. The results of trials on teachers and students show percentages of 90% and 92.5% which belongs to the very attractive category. It can be concluded that the e-learning media with STEM-based Schoology on static fluid material is highly feasible and appropriate to be used as a learning media.
Exploring various models of hospice care worldwide that can be used and adapted to the context of Qatar: A review of the literature

Background: Hospice care is an alternative for those patients who wish to die at home. Most clients who have a terminal illness would rather choose the services provided by healthcare workers who deliver hospice care in the client’s home. For some, it is important to have the ability to spend time with friends, family and to die with dignity and respect at their preferable place of death. Qatar has established end of life care services for patients with advanced stages of cancer, however these services are delivered on palliative care units housed within the National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR). Having the ability to provide at home hospice care is a necessity in order to carry out the wish of clients who wish to die at home, fulfil the gap in these facilities, and achieve the goal of Qatar’s national health strategy, which is to improve cancer services.Aim: To explore the literature for different models of at-home hospice care worldwide then find a model that can be adapted to the context of Qatar.Methods: A literature review approach was used. Nine scholarly articles were found that focused on and evaluated different at-home hospice models of care worldwide published between 2007 and 2018. Articles were critically appraised using the Mixed Method Appraisal Tool. The data were analysed by categorizing the included articles in a spreadsheet based on study design.Results: The most significant components of at-home models of hospice care were multidimensional care, staff competent in delivering end of life care services, and the ability to provide twenty-four-hour care in the home. These components had a positive impact on providing safe effective end of life care services at home.Conclusions: Taken together, all the necessary components identified in this literature review will go a long way in the successful development of hospice care in Qatar.
“It’s Not Like That at All”: A Poststructuralist Case Study on Language Teacher Identity and Emotional Labor

ABSTRACT This longitudinal case study explored the language teacher identity construction of two novice native English-speaking teachers (NESTs) in an EFL context. Adopting a poststructuralist approach, Emily’s and David’s teacher identity construction were explored in relation to the emotional labor they expressed and experienced throughout their first year at a university in Turkey. Data were collected over a six-month period through weekly journal entries, semi-structured follow-up interviews and researchers’ field notes. While Emily and David had similar experiences as novice NESTs in their institution, three factors made a difference in their trajectories: educational background, competence in the local language, and supportive discourses at work. These three factors led to different emotional labor in their lives, and this contributed to their investment and participation in communities of practice. Overall, this study presents the ways in which emotional labor is interwoven with notions of investment, burnout, communities of practice, and teacher identity at large.