Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Susceptibility of Hop Cultivars and Rootstock to Downy Mildew Caused by Pseudoperonospora humuli

Annual downy mildew [Pseudoperonospora humuli (Miyabe & Takah.) G.W. Wilson, (1914)] epidemics threaten hop (Humulus lupulus L. var. lupulus) production throughout the eastern United States. Rootstock rot complicates foliar disease assessments because dormant buds may rot before producing a symptomatic basal shoot and noncolonized buds produce healthy shoots. We selected 12 cultivars to evaluate downy mildew susceptibility (2016 and 2017) and examined the rhizomes of a subset of six cultivars (2018) that showed clear differences in foliar disease ratings to determine rootstock rot susceptibility. Trials were conducted on nontrellised hop yards established at two research farms in 2016 and managed without fungicides. The relative area under the disease progress curve (rAUDPC) values for foliar disease severity and density ratings were consistently higher for ‘Cascade’, ‘Centennial’, and ‘Nugget’ than for ‘Newport’, ‘Tahoma’, and ‘Columbia’. Only ‘Centennial’ had a higher wet-rot cortex discoloration (CD) incidence (71.5%) and severity (31.9%) in its rhizomes than the other cultivars. Among cultivars with low foliar disease levels, Columbia was less vigorous (shoots/plant) than ‘Tahoma’, but had similar wet-rot CD (incidence, 46.4% to 47.2%; severity, 12.5% to 17.7%). The levels of wet-rot CD for ‘Tahoma’, ‘Newport’, and ‘Columbia’ were comparable to those of some cultivars with more severe foliar disease symptoms (‘Nugget’ and ‘Cascade’). Differences in foliar disease among cultivars with similar levels of rootstock rot suggest a resistance defense mechanism to P. humuli. Additional work is needed to clarify rootstock infection sites and characterize defense responses to aid future breeding efforts.
Linguistic Awareness of the Prepositional Phrase Complexities in the English as a Foreign Language Context

This essay focuses on a description of the complexities of Prepositional Phrases (PPs) and their challenges for EFL learners. The rationale is to raise language awareness of the multifaceted nature of the PP in teachers and students. The grammatical explanations offered in the literature review are based on Functional Grammar. Moreover, previous research conducted addressing the issues of EFL learners facing problems with PPs are proposed in four configurations: semantic, syntactic, lexical and socio-cultural. Such configurations address scenarios for the identification of multiple meanings, different syntactic functions and structures, regional variations, typology, formal and informal language usage, among others, which represent obstacles and difficulties in the comprehension of the topic by EFL learners. Finally, we conclude that the limited use of syntactic functions, poor internal configuration of PPs, as well as the high frequency of errors reported by previous research indicate PPs are complex to use. Thereby, explicitly reinforcing the teaching of all the configurations of PPs is suggested.
A 5.8-GHz Band Highly Efficient 1-W Rectenna With Short-Stub-Connected High-Impedance Dipole Antenna

This article describes a 5.8-GHz band highly efficient 1-W rectenna that consists of a bridge diode, directly connected to a short-stub-connected high-impedance dipole antenna, with a designed antenna resistance of $580~\Omega $ . The proposed antenna topology realizes circuit functionalities of impedance transform, impedance matching, harmonic reaction, and dc blocking while maintaining a high antenna radiation efficiency. Lossy circuit components between the antenna radiator and the bridge diode can be eliminated for a highly efficient rectification. In experimental investigations, the measured rectification efficiency of the 5.8-GHz band rectifier is 92.8% at an input power of 1 W, and the estimated antenna radiation efficiency from the measured antenna gain is 96.9%, including loss due to circuit functionalities and interconnection. With lesser additional losses, the proposed antenna can be integrated with circuit functionalities to achieve a highly efficient rectenna. The measured rectification efficiency is almost the same as the fundamental limitation restricted by the rectifier diodes’ performance.
Epilepsy and electroencephalographic abnormalities in patients with diagnosis of idiopathic autism spectrum disorder in Medellín

Abstract. The objective of the present study was to make a clinical and electroencephalographic characterization of the electrical ﬁndings and types of seizures in patients with idiopathic autism. Pediatric patients of any age, with the diagnosis of idiopathic ASD, contained within the database of the research “Genetic in autism” were included. An electroencephalographic recording with epilepsy protocol was performed in all the patients. 20 pediatric patients were included with an age media of 10.5 years, SD 5.48 years. The median age for the diagnosis of ASD was 53 months, and epileptic seizures were documented in 45%. 66.6% of patients with epileptic events had anti-epileptic treatment, and only 33.3% had achieved seizure control with medication. Interictal abnormal EEG records were found in 8 patients (40%), with 6 of them having epileptic seizures. The abnormal EEG activity was multifocal in 62.5%, focal in 25% and generalized in 12.5% of the cases. The most frequently compromised location was the temporal lobe.
Diversity and community structure of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in suburban, field, and forest habitats in Montréal, Québec, Canada

Abstract Understanding the medical and economic impacts of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) begins with knowing their natural history and distribution, including their association with habitat types, particularly those in which human activity is high. The effects of habitat on shaping the community structure of mosquitoes were studied across periurban habitats on the island of Montréal, Québec, Canada in 2014 and 2015. Mosquitoes were collected from 20 fixed sampling locations in suburban backyards, fields, and forests, using CO2-baited light-emitting diode encephalitis vector survey traps. A total of 184 607 mosquitoes were collected, representing eight genera and 35 species. Suburban, field, and forest sites had different communities of mosquitoes, but differences were not apparent among sites within similar habitat types in nonmetric multidimensional scaling ordinations and permutational multivariate analysis of variance. In both years, the greatest abundance of mosquitoes was collected from field habitat, and the highest species richness, from forests. Suburban sites consistently generated the lowest abundance and diversity. Nearly 75% of the total individuals collected were from three species: Aedes vexans (Meigen), 39%; Coquillettidia perturbans (Walker), 18%; and Aedes canadensis (Theobald), 16%. This research shows that diverse communities of mosquitoes can be found in forests, fields, and backyards, yet the communities between forests differ from more open habitats. Our community analysis reveals that medically important species (e.g., Culex sp.) are more commonly encountered in suburban backyards, yet overall mosquito nuisance potential is greater in forest and field habitats. This information highlights important patterns of mosquito abundance and species occurrence, vital for the development of management programmes.
Schwefelbindung in Biogasanlagen mittels Eisensalzen

Bei nahezu allen Verwertungswegen von Biogas ist ein moglichst geringer Schwefelwasserstoffgehalt des Biogases anzustreben, um korrosive Schaden an Komponenten der Biogasanlage zu vermeiden. Die hier vorgestellten Untersuchungen zeigen, dass Schwefelwasserstoff im Biogasprozess nicht nur bei der Umsetzung von organisch gebundenem Schwefel freigesetzt werden kann, sondern auch durch die Umsetzung von elementarem Schwefel, der zuvor bei der biologischen Entschwefelung gebildet worden war. Im zweiten Versuchsabschnitt konnte durch Einbringung von Eisensalzen in das Garsubstrat der Schwefelwasserstoffgehalt des Biogases durch einfache stochiometrische Dosierung deutlich gesenkt werden; das Eisensulfat erwies sich jedoch als ungeeignet.
Oat (Avena sativa) yield and grain fill responses to varying agronomic and weather factors

Abstract Factorial experiments were carried out on spring- and winter-sown oat crops in Ireland in 2016–2019 to identify plant responses in yield formation and grain filling procedures. Two cultivars (Husky and Keely), three seed rates (250, 350 and 450 seeds/m2), six applied nitrogen (N) rates (40, 70, 100, 130, 160 and 190 kg N/ha) with a plant growth regulator (PGR) were examined in spring and winter sowings, using the same cultivars at five rates of applied N (80, 110, 140, 170 and 200 kg N/ha). The applied N rate and seed rate significantly (P < 0.05) modified the yield components determining grains/m2 in spring- and winter-sown crops with increases in panicle number of key importance. Increases were also observed in the proportion of primary grain by weight (0.9–1.6%) and number (0.7–1.4%) ratios in spring-sown crops in response to applied N rate, with winter-sown crops exhibiting a more consistent pattern of grain fill. Seed rate and PGR application had minor effects on yield components and panicle conformation. Grain fill procedures played an important role in the maximization of grain yield under seasonal conditions. Significant positive correlations were observed between the number of aborted grain sites and yield under drought conditions (0.22), with negative associations observed in near-optimal conditions (−0.22 to −0.41). Agronomic effects on grain site abortion were minimal in comparison with seasonal effects. In seasons characterized by cool, consistent conditions, grain yield was maximized by the utilization of all available grain sites. Where assimilate shortages were encountered during grain fill the abortion of grains sites was positively associated with grain yield.
Acid Rain Tolerance in Soybeans: Evaluation of Genetic Variability and Identification of Novel Germplasms Using Multiple Criteria

Acid rain (AR) adversely affects soybean growth and seed yield. However, genetic variation of soybean response to AR stress has not been well evaluated. Here, 441 cultivated soybean genotypes were subjected to simulated rainfall with either pH 4.2 (AR) or pH 5.6 (control) from the three-leaf stage to maturity in 2009 and 2010. After maturity, 14 traits potentially related to AR tolerance were determined. Analyses of variance showed that genetic variation in AR tolerance was statistically highly significant for all surveyed traits. Analysis of AR tolerance coefficients (ARTC) distinguished the 14 traits into four types. The Types I, II, and III variables were affected by AR stress to various degrees and displayed variations in AR sensitivity among genotypes with different sizes. Nevertheless, the Type IV variables were not influenced and showed little genetic variation. Among the three evaluation criteria for measuring AR tolerance of soybean genotypes, the ARTC and the ARTI (AR tolerance index) of seed yield were moderately associated, whereas the ARTC of seed yield and the average membership grade of ARTCs of the seven selected traits for comprehensive evaluating were strongly correlated. Applying the comprehensive evaluation method, 22 highly AR-tolerant and 23 highly AR-susceptible germplasms were identified. Seed yield changes after AR exposure of these screened genotypes were primarily attributed to changes in total pod number per plant, which consequently caused corresponding alterations in fruited pod number per plant and seed number per plant, and were secondarily due to changes in hundred seed weight. These novel germplasms will serve as materials for subsequent investigations aiming to explore the genetic mechanisms underlying AR tolerance and to develop AR-tolerant varieties in soybean.
Neuromuscular Problems in the Patients With COVID-19: A Review Study

1. Physiotherapy Research Center, School of Rehabilitation, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences,Tehran, Iran. 2. Neuroscience Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. 3. Health Promotion Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran. 4. Health Management Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Ageing contributes to phenotype transition in a mouse model of periodic paralysis

Periodic paralysis (PP) is a rare genetic disorder in which ion channel mutation causes episodic paralysis in association with hyper‐ or hypokalaemia. An unexplained but consistent feature of PP is that a phenotype transition occurs around the age of 40, in which the severity of potassium‐induced muscle weakness declines but onset of fixed, progressive weakness is reported. This phenotype transition coincides with the age at which muscle mass and optimal motor function start to decline in healthy individuals. We sought to determine if the phenotype transition in PP is linked to the normal ageing phenotype transition and to explore the mechanisms involved.
An Adaptively Biased LDO Regulator with 11nA Quiescent Current and 50mA Available Load

This paper presents a low-dropout (LDO) regulator structure which sets its bias current adaptively based on its load current for energy efficiency. Over-current and short-circuit protection functions are implemented in the LDO with almost zero quiescent current addition. The proposed structure is inherent stable without output capacitance requirement. The proposed LDO was fabricated with a standard 0.18 pm technology with measured quiescent current consumption of 11nA under no-load condition and a maximum available load current of 50mA. The measured line and load regulations were 0.86mV/V and 0.2mV/mA, respectively.
Manufacturing of Low-Carbon Binders Using Waste Glass and Dredged Sediments: Formulation and Performance Assessment at Laboratory Scale

Few studies focus on the co-valorization of river dredging sediments (DS) and residual waste glass (RWG) in alkali-activated binders. This study investigates the use of DS as an aluminosilicate source by substituting a natural resource (metakaolin (MK)), while using RWG as an activator (sodium silicate source). Suitable treatments are selected to increase the potential reactivity of each residue. The DS is thermally treated at 750 °C to promote limestone and aluminosilicate clays’ activation. The RWG (amorphous, rich in silicon, and containing sodium) is used as an alkaline activator after treatment in 10 M NaOH. Structural monitoring using nuclear magnetic resonance (29NMR and 27NMR), X-ray diffraction, and leaching is conducted to achieve processing optimization. In the second stage, mortars were prepared and characterized by determining compressive strength, water absorption, mercury porosimetry and Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS). Results obtained show the great advantage of combining RWG and DS in an alkali-activation binder. The treated RWG offers advantages when used as sodium silicate activating solution, while the substitution of MK by calcined sediments (DS-750 °C) at 10%, 20%, and 30% leads to improvements in the properties of the matrix such as an increase in compressive strength and a refinement and reduction of the pore size within the matrix.
Quaternary lacustrine dolostones of Sahara: New geoheritage evidence from the Farafra Oasis (Egypt)

Oases of the Western Desert of Egypt host numerous geoheritage features. Field investigations in the Farafra Oasis have permitted to establish the presence of brown dolostones occurring in channels incised in the Upper Cretaceous rocks, on slopes of topographic highs, as fills of the karst features, and directly on wide depressions floor. Their origin is linked to carbonate deposition in a palaeolake that existed in the pluvial conditions of the Pleistocene. Such dolostones are rare on regional, national, and even global scales, and, thus, they constitute a high‐value geoheritage feature. The latter can be assigned to sedimentary, palaeogeographical, and stratigraphical geoheritage types. The most typical locality of these lacustrine dolostones is North Ain El‐Wadi that is proposed as a geosite. This new evidence extends the previous knowledge of the geoheritage of the Farafra Oasis. Although the main utility of the proposed geosite is scientific, this object can also be used for the purposes of geoeducation and geotourism in combination with the other geoheritage resources of the central part of the Western Desert of Egypt.
Editorial: Special Issue on Quality Assessment and Management in Big Data—Part I

It is a pleasure for us to introduce this Special Issue on Quality Assessment and Management in Big Data, Part I—Journal of Data and Information Quality, ACM. We have received 27 original submissions from which 11 final papers have been selected for publication (after a rigorous peer review process) in this issue divided into two parts. This editorial corresponds to Part I, in which we included papers related to machine learning and quality management in big data scenarios. In the era of big data [1], organizations are dealing with tremendous amounts of data, which are fast-moving and can originate from various sources, such as social networks [2], unstructured data from various websites [3], or raw feeds from sensors [4]. Big data solutions are used to optimize business processes and reduce decision-making times, so as to improve operational effectiveness. Big data practitioners are experiencing a huge number of data quality problems [5]. These can be time-consuming to solve or even lead to incorrect data analytics. How to manage quality in big data has become challenging, and thus far research has only addressed limited aspects. Given the complex nature of big data, traditional data quality management approaches cannot simply be applied to big data quality management.
THz time-domain spectroscopic study of polyethylene-carbon black composites

Terahertz time-domain spectroscopic technique was applied to investigate the optical properties of polyethylene-carbon black composites in the frequency range of 0.3-2.0 THz as a function of frequency and volume fraction of the carbon black. It is found that the absorption coefficient and the refractive index of the composite increased with increase of carbon black content. At the same carbon black concentration, the absorption coefficient increased and the refractive index decreased with increase of frequency. The experimental measurements were analyzed by using Debye theory of dipole relaxation under the assumption that carbon black particles dispersed in the polyethylene matrix behave like dipoles and contribute mainly to the dielectric loss.
Bibliometric Analysis of the Research on Seamless Learning

Seamless learning has a significance that has been increasing in recent years, and an increasing number of studies on the subject in the literature draws attention. This study aimed to examine the research on seamless learning between 1996 and 2020 with the bibliometric analysis method. The Scopus database was used in the collection of the data. After various screening processes, a total of 389 publications were included in the analysis. Descriptive analysis and bibliometric analysis were used in the analysis of the data. The distribution of publications by years, types of publications, sources, and languages were analyzed in the research. Additionally, visual maps were created with analyses of co-author, co-citation, and co-word. At the end of the study, it was seen that there has been an increase in the number of publications from the past to the present, articles and papers were predominant, and that most of the studies were carried out in English. As a result of bibliometric analysis, it was concluded that the most efficient countries in seamless learning were the United Kingdom, the United States, and Singapore. Also, it has been determined that the National Institute of Education, Center for International Education and Exchange, and Kyushu University institutions are dominant. The most frequently mentioned authors cited in studies in many different fields are M. Sharples, L. -H. Wong, and H. Ogata. According to the co-word analysis, the keywords seamless learning, mobile learning, ubiquitous learning, and mobile-assisted language learning stand out in the field of seamless learning.
The industry-academic nexus: a case study of collaboration

ABSTRACT Rationale/Purpose: Little research has been completed in a New Zealand sport context exploring the industry-academic nexus. The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of a collaboration between a sport organisation and researchers to provide insights learned from the key partners’ perceptions. Design/Methodology/Approach: Within a case study design, a qualitative thematic analysis of data gathered from semi-structured interviews with seven participants was employed to gain understanding of the partnership. Findings: All respondents acknowledged the significant benefits of the industry-academic nexus and deemed the reciprocal relationship central to the project’s success, although there was some diffident sentiment about acknowledgement of contributions. Practical Implications: Insights from the nexus, such as shared vision, delineating partnership parameters, a good people “fit”, and recognising equality in a partnership, could enhance the efficacy of community-focused partnership projects. Research Contribution: This study broadens the understanding of industry-academia partnerships in a sport setting, reinforcing and extending the work on collaboration theory. The findings reinforce Mayer and Kenter’s (2016) collaborative framework and extends their nine elements of collaboration success including grounded and practically based academics, for industry to be open to the value of research, engagement of an insider researcher, and respect for all partners’ contributions.
A Cloud Privacy-Preserving Model Using Gaussian Mutation-Based Bacterial Foraging Optimization and Genetic Crossover Operation

The necessity of security in the cloud system increases day by day in which the data controllers harvest the rising personal and sensitive data volume.The cloud has some unprotected private data as well as data that has been outsourced for public access, which is crucial for cloud security statements. An advanced legal data protection constraint is required due to the resultant of repeated data violations. While dealing with sensitive data, most of the existing techniques failed to handle optimal privacy and different studies were performed to take on cloud privacy preservation. Hence, the novel model of privacy preservation in the cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques were used to tackle these challenges. These AI methods are insight-driven, strategic, and more efficient organizations in cloud computing. However, the cost savings, agility, higher flexibility businesses are offered with cloud computing by data hosting. Data cleansing and restoration are the two major steps involved in the proposed privacy replica. In this study, we proposed Chaotic chemotaxis and Gaussian mutation-based Bacterial Foraging Optimization with genetic crossover operation (CGBFO- GC) algorithm for optimal key generation. Deriving the multi-objective function parameters namely data preservation ratio, hiding ratio, and modification degree that accomplishes optimal key generation using CGBFO- GC algorithm. Ultimately, the proposed CGBFO- GC algorithm provides more efficient performance results in terms of cloud security than an existing method such as SAS-DPSO, CDNNCS, J-SSO, and GC.