Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Chemical properties of Technosols in post-mining areas of the Konin–Turek lignite basin in Poland

Lignite is still one of the main energy sources in many country. Its opencast exploitation causes a lot of changes in the environment. After mining activities are created new and enduring relief forms such as internal and external dumping ground. The dumps consist of rocks conglomerate lying above the exploited mineral. As a result of reclamation, soil develops of this specifi c material. The aim of this study was to assess chemical properties of soils developing in post-mining areas of the lignite basin in the Wielkopolska region. The study included analyses of the effect of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) grown with orchard grass (Dactylis glomerata L.) on chemical properties of soils in 3 mineral fertilisation variants (0NPK – control, 1NPK and 2NPK). The experiments showed that the analysed soils retained the alkaline reaction, calcium carbonate and available magnesium contents as well as CEC from the parent material. The analyses confi rmed a signifi cant effect of both Medicago sativa L. and mineral fertilisation on chemical properties of tested soils. Cultivation of Medicago sativa L. (in the 0NPK variant) caused a statistically signifi cant increase in SOC, TN and CEC in the Ap topsoil horizons. Mineral fertilisation additionally enhanced the accumulation of SOC, TN, P2O5 and K2O as well as an increase in CEC value. It needs to be stressed that irrespective of the adopted fertilisation level the investigated soils were characterised by higher SOC, TN, CEC and available Mg contents compared to means values of these parameters reported in arable mineral soils in Poland. Keywords
Opinions of Parents on Fencing Trainers Whose Children Are Fencing Athletes: Qualitative Study

The aim of this research is to approach the characteristics in fencing coaches through the opinions of the parents of the athletes. The pattern of the research is phenomenon. A total of 10 parents, whose children participated in fencing competitions, participated in the study. In the study, the data were collected by using the “Personal Information Form” containing questions for parents and the semi-structured “Parental Interview Form” consisting of open-ended questions. In the study ‘Personal Characteristics Required by the Coach, Professional Skills the Coach Should Have, Communication Skills The Coach Should Have, Training Performance Expected from the Coach, Tournament Performance Expected from the Coach’ themes were reached. As a conclusion of the results obtained in the study, it is recommended that coaches take part in continuous development activities and establish a strong communication network with parents and athletes.
Observer‐based consensus control of nonlinear multiagent systems under semi‐Markovian switching topologies and cyber attacks

This article investigates the leader‐following consensus of nonlinear multiagent systems under semi‐Markovian switching topologies and cyber attacks. Unlike the related works, the communication channels considered herein are subjected to successful but recoverable attacks, and when the channels work well, the network topology is time‐varying and described by a semi‐Markovian switching topology. Due to the effect of attacks, the communication network is intermittently paralyzed. For the cases that the transition rates of semi‐Markovian switching topologies are completely known and partially unknown, observer‐based control protocols and sufficient conditions are proposed, respectively, to ensure the consensus of the systems in the mean square sense. Finally, simulation examples are given to illustrate the validity of the theoretical results.
Incidence of deteriorating fungi in the air inside the college librariesof Wardha city

Fungi, a specialized group of microorganisms are dangerous agents inside library which are not only responsible for paper deterioration and ageing of books in the library but also significantly affect health of the library staff. The deterioration of library material by microorganisms has attracted attention in recent years. Efforts have been made towards reduction of these losses by finding out the conditions, causes and weather conditions, which incidentally contribute to the deterioration of library books and other materials. The role of fungal agents in deterioration is due to their hydrolytic enzyme activity. The cellulytic activities cause maximum damage to paper. Investigations by the exposed culture plate method helped in determining the composition and percentage contribution of the various constituents of airspora inside library. Isolated fungi were identified and classified on the basis of their characters with the help of authentic literature. It was observed that the deteriorating activity of fungi changed with respect to the paper type. The fungi observed in the study includes Aspergillus niger, A. flavus, A. fumigatus, A. spp. , Alternaria alternata, Alternaria spp. , Curvularia spp. , Fusarium spp. , Rhizopus spp. , Penicillium spp. , Chaetomium spp. , Helminthosporium spp. , Geotrichum spp. , Drechslera spp. Fungi like Aspergillus niger, Chaetomium, Penicillium, Rhizopus and Alternaria were also isolated from the books in the libraries.
Respon Titer Antibodi Dan Proteksi Virus Newcastle Disease Genotype I, II, VI Dan VII Sebagai Vaksin Terhadap Infeksi Isolat Virus Newcastle Disease Chicken/Indonesia/GTT/11.

ABSTRACT The Newcastle Disease (ND) virus causes the most important disease in chicken, and very contagiuos in poultry in many countries. In Indonesia the Newcastle Disease or is called tetelo became endemic in chicken currently, the ND virus of genotype VII caused morbidity 100% and mortality 80% in chicken. The fusion and haemaglutinin-neuraminidase protein are involved in adhesion to the surface of hert cells to antibodies. HN and F protein induced by the ND vaccines have neutralizing effects. The aim of this study was to compare the antibody level and protection of several ND vaccine genotypes (genotype I, II, VI and VII) in chicken against ND virus chicken / Indonesia/GTT/11 genotype VII. Our result showed that all genotype ND vaccines (I, II, VI dan VII) produce 100% protection in chicken from clinical and mortality, but the challenge virus excretion in chickens vaccinated with ND vaccine VII genotypes were significantly different (p <0.05) to other groups. Response of antibody in chicken vaccinated ND genotype VII show highest mean titer (GMT 122) compered other ND vaccine. In onclusion, the ND virus chicken/Indonesia/ GTT/11 genotype VII is good to be used as inactive vaccine seed, which appropriate to the field virus circulating at this time. Keywords: virus, Newcastle Disease, genotype, vaccine
Proximal Junctional Kyphosis and Proximal Junctional Failure in the Treatment for Adult Spinal Deformity: Definitions and Epidemiology

Proximal junctional failure (PJF) is considered to be one of the most serious complications after correction surgery with a long construct for adult spinal deformity. Proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) was first defined as an angle between the lower endplate of the uppermost instrumented vertebra (UIV) and the upper endplate of UIV+2 of 10 degrees or greater, and at least 10 degrees greater than the preoperative measurement. Although PJK has been found to cause no significant clinical symptoms, PJF is regarded as a pathology associated with a fracture of UIV or UIV+1, posterior osseoligamentous disruption, or a pullout of instrumentation at the UIV, and may require revision surgery. The incidence of PJK or PJF is influenced by a variety of factors including the pathology of the deformity, surgical procedures and spinal construct, status of osteoporosis, prophylactic procedures, and the follow-up period. Therefore, the reported incidences of PJK vary widely, from 7.7% to 56%, whereas those of PJF vary widely, from 1.4% to 35%.
Virtual Reality–Based Social Skills Training for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

In this study, the researchers explored the usage of a virtual reality (VR)–based social skills learning environment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Using OpenSimulator, the researchers constructed a desktop VR-based learning environment that supports social-oriented role-play, gaming, and design by children with ASD. Seven 10–14 years old children with ASD participated in this VR-based social skills program for 20+ hr on average. Data were collected via screen recording and observation of play- and design-oriented social skills enactment and pre- and postintervention Social Communication and Skills Questionnaires. Participants demonstrated an increased level of successful social skills performance from the baseline to the intervention phase. The findings provided preliminary evidence for the usage of a VR-based social skills learning environment for children with ASD.
Going Beyond Incrementalism: Climate Projects’ Beneficiaries’ Perspective on What Could Be Described as Transformational Adaptation

The concept of transformational adaptation is increasingly becoming a buzzword in the field of political ecology or the emerging sub-field of climate change governance. However, what kind of adaptation to climate impact can best be described as transformational? This question is not fully answered, since the concept is still at an embryonic stage of life. In this article, the concept is diagnosed bottom-up—exclusively from the perspective of adaptation project beneficiaries. The question is asked: what kind of adaptation project intervention and outcome do you consider transformational? How is transformational adaptation different from incremental adaptation? Through an interpretive research paradigm, some selected adaptation projects from Ghana were used as a case study. According to the interviewees, climate change adaptation interventions that create a systematic shift in livelihood to a more sustainable option, create equitable power structures that influence adaptive decision-making, minimise vulnerability and create opportunity for scaling up could be described as transformational. Specifically, it was found that project beneficiaries consider transformational adaptation strategies that encourage and support a total shift in livelihood (e.g., from rice farming to snail rearing) as transformational. On the basis of the data, the study concludes, though with some cautious optimism, that transformational adaptation could spur innovations and diffusion of ideas and create a path for poverty reduction.
Identification and Characterization of Functional Regulatory Variants in S. cerevisiae

Most genetic variants associated with disease occur within regulatory regions of the genome, underscoring the need to define the mechanisms that control differences in gene expression regulation between individuals. I discovered a pair of co-regulated, divergently oriented transcripts, AQY2 and ncFRE6, that are expressed in one strain of S.cerevisiae, ∑1278b, but not in another, S288c. By combining classical genetics techniques with high-throughput sequencing, I identified a trans-acting single nucleotide polymorphism within the transcription factor RIM101 that causes the backgrounddependent expression of both transcripts. Subsequent RNA-seq experiments revealed that deletion of RIM101 in both backgrounds abrogated the majority of differential expression between S288c and ∑1278b and showed that RIM101 regulates many more targets in S288c than in ∑1278b. However, expression profiling of both strains harboring either RIM101 allele revealed that only three transcripts undergo a significant alleledependent change in expression. Strikingly, hundreds of RIM101-dependent targets underwent a subtle but consistent shift in expression in the S288c RIM101-swapped strain, but not its ∑1278b counterpart. I conclude that ∑1278b may harbor a variant(s) that buffers against widespread transcriptional dysregulation upon introduction of a nonnative RIM101 allele, emphasizing the importance of accounting for genetic background when assessing the impact of a regulatory variant.
Sprint acceleration force-velocity-power characteristics in drafted vs non-drafted junior Australian football players: preliminary results

ABSTRACT This investigation aimed to compare the maximal sprint acceleration profiles of drafted and non-drafted elite junior Australian football (AF) players. Nineteen players (10 drafted and 9 non-drafted) from an elite junior AF state team participated in this study. Instantaneous velocity was measured via radar gun during maximal 30 m sprints. The velocity-time data were analysed to derive individual force-velocity-power characteristics and sprint times. No significant differences existed between groups, however drafted players reached moderately faster maximum velocity (Hedges’ g = 0.70 [−0.08; 1.48] and theoretical maximum velocity (g = 0.65 [−0.13; 1.42]) than non-drafted players indicating a superior ability to apply higher amounts of force at increasing sprinting velocity. Further, drafted players produced moderately higher absolute theoretical maximum force (g = 0.72 [−0.06; 1.50]) and absolute maximum power (g = 0.83 [0.04; 1.62]) which reflects their moderately higher body mass (g = 0.61[−0.16;1.38]). Although not significant, in this sample of elite junior AF players, those drafted into the AFL displayed greater absolute sprint acceleration characteristics and maximal velocity capabilities than their non-drafted counterparts (moderate effect size). Whether force-velocity-power characteristics can be more beneficial in differentiating sprint performance of elite junior Australian footballers compared to the traditional sprint time approach warrants further investigation with a larger sample size.
Developing a Cultural Competency Scale for Primary Health Care Professionals

Kulturel yeterlige sahip olan saglik profesyonelleri, saglik hizmetlerinin kalitesini iyilestirmede onemlidir. Birinci basamak saglik hizmetlerinde multidisipliner ekibin kulturel yeterliligini degerlendiren bir olcum aracinin literaturdeki eksikligi dikkat cekmektedir. Bu calismanin amaci, Perng ve Watson (2012) tarafindan gelistirilen Hemsire Kulturel Yeterlilik Olcegi’ni uyarlayarak Birinci Basamak Saglik Calisanlari icin Kulturel Yeterlilik Olcegi (BBSC-KYO) gelistirmek ve Turkiye’de birinci basamak saglik profesyonellerinin kulturel yeterliligini etkileyen cesitli faktorleri incelemektir. Bu calismaya aile hekimi, aile sagligi hemsiresi ve Toplum Sagligi Merkezi’nde calisan saglik profesyonelleri olmak uzere 231 saglik profesyoneli katilmistir. Yurutulen madde analizinde maddelerin toplam puanla olan korelasyonlarinin . 60 ile . 82 arasinda degistigi gorulmustur. Acimlayici faktor analizi sonucunda toplam varyansin %73.5'ini aciklayan uc faktorlu bir yapi ortaya cikmistir. BBSC-KYO'nun 1-8 maddeleri “Kulturel Beceri”, 9-16 maddeleri “Kulturel Bilgi” ve 17- 20 maddeleri “Kulturel Duyarlilik” olarak isimlendirilen faktorler altinda yer almistir. Cronbach Alpha katsayilari toplam puan icin . 84, faktorler icin ise sirasiyla . 78, . 76 ve . 87 olarak tespit edilmistir. Ayirt edici gecerlik icin katilimcilarin deneyimleri gruplandirilarak karsilastirilmistir. Farkli bir dil konusabilen, farkli kulturden arkadas ve komsuyla daha sik iletisime gecen ve farkli kulturlere yonelik hizmet vermeyle ilgili egitim alan birinci basamak saglik profesyonellerinin kulturel yeterliliginin daha yuksek oldugu bulunmustur. Bunlarin yani sira, gocmenler ve multecilerle calismaktan memnun oldugunu belirten tum birinci basamak saglik profesyonellerinin BBSC-KYO puanlarinin belirgin derecede yuksek oldugu saptanmistir. Elde edilen sonuclar, BBSC-KYO’nun birinci basamak saglik calisanlarinin kulturel yeterliligini degerlendirmede kullanilabilir bir olcum araci oldugunu gostermektedir. Ayrica olcek, bireye, aileye ve topluma saglik hizmet sunumu gerceklestiren tum profesyoneller icin de klinik alanda kullanima uygundur.
The role of reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress in post-ovulatory ageing and apoptosis of the mammalian oocyte

X CHAPTER 1: Literature review Oxidative stress and ageing of the post-ovulatory oocyte.XII CHAPTER 2: Melatonin prevents post-ovulatory oocyte ageing in the mouse and extends the window for optimal fertilization in vitro.XIV CHAPTER 3: Accumulation of electrophilic aldehydes during post-ovulatory ageing of mouse oocytes causes reduced fertility, oxidative stress and apoptosis.XVII CHAPTER 4: Fertilization increases 8-hydroxy-2’-deoxyguanosine repair and antioxidant protection to prevent mutagenesis in the embryo.XX CHAPTER 5: Final discussion.XXIII
Potassium supply in agriculture through biological potassium fertilizer: a promising and sustainable option for developing countries

ABSTRACT Biological potassium fertilizer (BPF) is a promising technology to improve potassium availability in the soil through the bio-activation of endogenous K-reserves. A group of microorganisms has been recognized for K solubilization from insoluble silicate minerals (e.g. biotite, feldspar, illite, muscovite, orthoclase and mica) and these microorganisms can potentially perform a key role in enhancing K supply to plants. This group of microorganisms includes both bacteria and fungi, commonly known as potassium-solubilizing microorganisms (KSMs). The KSMs have been found effective in solubilizing K (34–38% of the total K) from insoluble minerals by releasing organic acids. The efficiency of KSM in solubilizing native K reserves is highly dependent on the type of soil, nature of K bearing minerals and other soil environmental conditions. As far as the effect of KSM application on crop performance is concerned, the application of KSM improved crop yield by on average 17%, obtained from 20 greenhouse and 12 field trials. However, K-bearing minerals inoculated with KSM were found to be more effective in light texture soils with a crop having a long gestation period. This communication presents the K solubilizing potential of different KSMs and their application as BPF in agriculture as well as associated challenges behind large-scale adoption.
Reflections on the last decade of MOOC research

Massive open online courses (MOOCs) represent important pedagogical transformations that aim at unlimited participation and open access to high‐quality educational experiences and resources. MOOCs are quite different from classical distance learning settings in terms of their open‐access features, such as open licensing of course content, and their use of specific infrastructures for communications and learning tools. Studies over the past 2 years (2018, 2019) have examined the multitude of experimental business models for MOOCs. However, MOOCs have also experimented with a wide variety of course content, teaching and learning methods, and assessment strategies. Very few articles have systematically examined these significant changes. To address this gap, we conducted an extensive, qualitative meta‐analyses of over 200 peer‐reviewed articles describing research on MOOCs. This analysis is organized around the following questions: (a) How can we classify existing MOOCs in terms of their support for learners and learning? (b) Which learners are benefiting from MOOCs, and to what degree have MOOCs explored approaches to student‐centered learning? (c) To what degree are MOOCs meeting the needs of different learner audiences? (d) How can MOOC providers and participants communicate effectively to support student learning and engagement? (e) How can student activities be monitored to ensure that assessments of learning are performed effectively? The results of these analyses provide a reflection on the last decade of MOOC research and discussing the main achievements and the major research directions pursued in those years and points toward areas in need of additional research and development.
An All Digital Highly Programable TAF-DPS Based True Random Number Generator Working on Principles of Frequency-Mixing and Frequency-Tracking

A true random number generator (TRNG) which is based on interaction among frequency sources is proposed in this work. Unlike all other TRNGs which generate random number series from either harvesting physical noises or utilizing structure defect and manufacturing imperfection, this TRNG generates its randomness through the interaction of multiple signal sources, each with its unique frequency. This method is enabled by the excellent frequency-generation-capability of the Time-Average-Frequency Direct Period Synthesis (TAF-DPS). This type of TRNG has the advantages of low cost, low power and robustness against process, voltage and temperature (PVT) variations, environmental noises and malicious attacks. The all-digital nature also makes it implementation-friendly and process-portable. Furthermore, it is highly programmable that makes it flexible for various applications. In this work, an implementation on FPGA is demonstrated and the resultant random data streams have passed all NIST tests.
Roles of dietary fibre and ingredient particle size in broiler nutrition

Increasing the structural components in the diet, namely through including coarse grain particles in diets and manipulating the dietary fibre composition, has been shown to improve gut health, feed utilisation and production efficiency. This is primarily because structural components physically stimulate activity in the fore gut. An example of this is dietary non-starch polysaccharides (NSP), namely insoluble NSP, which have been shown to instigate beneficial effects on gut health, litter quality and nutrient utilisation, by increasing crop and gizzard activity, stimulating digestive enzyme production and enhancing bacterial fermentation in the hind gut. However, there is a lack of consistency with regard to the direct effects of dietary fibre on chicken health and production. The aim of this review therefore is to explore the impact of feeding different sources of fibre and different size grain particles on gut health and microflora, nutrient utilisation, performance and litter quality in broilers.
Isolation of Protein from Defatted Lentil Flour

The main purpose of this research work was to isolate the most refined form of protein from lentil for food processing. In this research work, lentil (Lens culinaris L.) was collected from Monywa Township, Sagaing Region and nutritional characteristics such as moisture content, ash content, fat content, carbohydrate content, protein content and fiber content were determined. The fat of raw bean flour was removed by bulk soaking in ethanol and also by soxhlet extraction using ethanol as solvent before isolating the protein. In addition, the fiber and starch from defatted lentil flour was removed by alkaline extraction and acid precipitation method to isolate the protein (isoelectric precipitation). Protein solubility, water and oil absorption capacity, emulsifying capacity and stability, foaming capacity and stability of lentil protein isolate have been determined. The solubility curve corresponding to the lentil protein isolate indicated the minimum solubility at pH 4 (protein solubility of 20 %) and maximum solubility at pH 12 (protein solubility of 85 %) respectively. The lentil protein isolate had water absorption capacity of 1.82± 0.07 mL H2O/g. protein and oil absorption capacity of 1.95±0.06 mL oil/g. protein. It was found that emulsifying activity and stability of isolated lentil protein were 73.44± 0.03 % and 41± 0.07% while foaming capacity and stability were 22.67± 0.06 % and 50.11± 0.05 %. Isolated lentil protein improved texture appearance and taste than the lentil flour and thus it can better be used as nutrition and functional ingredients in many food products.
Prediction of Feed Intake in Ruminants: A Volatile Essentiality

Feed intake regulation is complex in ruminants. This is mainly because the factors that affect feed intake are numerous in ruminants. These dietary and animal factors interact with each other and make it challenging to reliably predict feed intake. Such a volatile nature of feed intake regulation must be taken into account in diet formulation and farm management. However, such interactions should not be overestimated when utilizing feed intake predictions in diet formulation and farm management.