Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
GAS-PARTICLE TURBULENT CHANNEL FLOW

Numerical simulations with two-way coupling were performed for downwardparticle laden turbulent flows in a vertical channel. Fluid motion was calculated by using LES with the same mo&ls as in single phase flows and the motion of individual particles by the Lagrangian method Particle-particle collision was taken into consirkxation. It was found that the effects of particle-particle collision on particle diffusion is large even at low particle volume &action of the order 0(104). Some results were compared with measurements by Kulick et al. (1994). The present simulation showed that fluid turbulence is modified by particles but quantitatively it did not get a good agreement with the measurement,
Determination of Phase Velocity and Direction of Wave Approach from Station Arrays

The multipartite station array method is described in comparison with the conventional tripartite technique, to obtain the apparent wave velocity and direction of approach averaged over a limited area, in the studies of crustal structures, velocity distribution with depth, epicenter determination and so forth. These averaged values and their probable errors can be determined from arrival times of coherent waves at more than four stations by means of linear least squares. The two methods were applied to teleseisms recorded at the Berkeley network, California and to near earthquakes observed at the Wakayama network, western Japan. The results have shown that the multipartite least squares gave the averages which in most cases agree within the probable errors with their expected values, while selected sets of tripartite net yielded a mean variation of 20 % in the velocity and 9 degrees in the direction. Some significant deviation in the former case might be associated with variations in crustal structure. To detect local anomalies within the area investigated, the tripartite method may be useful when compared with the multipartite results.
Energetic Consequences of Stranding of Juvenile Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar L.)

An effect of hydropower and hydropeaking regulation in rivers is stranding of fish. Those fishes that survive stranding may experience stranding as a stressful situation. In four experimental stranding experiments (each with 6 individuals in 10 control and 10 treatment replicates), the energetic consequences of two forms of stranding (i.e. trapping and beaching) of juvenile Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) were investigated in summer and winter. Restricted food access in the experimental channels ensured that effects of hydropeaking could be revealed. Mean fish length ranged between 60 mm and 110 mm among experiments. Both during the winter and summer experiments fish did not grow in length, neither in the control nor in the treatment channels and fish lost body mass as well as body fat in all experiments (body fat in summer trapping experiment not determined). The four experiments revealed similar results: stranding did not affect growth or energy content. Despite the severity of the stranding and the resulting mortality, which was especially high during summer, no stranding related effects on fish performance could be detected.
Switching between chewing-gum and no-gum at learning and retrieval does not accentuate error production in free recall

Three experiments compared chewing gum to a no gum condition to examine further the finding (Anderson, Berry, Morse & Diotte, 2005) that switching flavour between learning and recall encourages error production independently of free recall. In order to encourage error production, participants in Experiment 1 were told to guess responses at recall, participants in Experiment 2 were required to recall categorised word lists and in Experiment 3 participants repeated the same learning-recall combination on four immediately successive occasions and were required to recall different categorised word lists on each. The experiments produced universally null effects. Consistent with previous research, for correct recall, there were no independent effects of chewing gum for learning or recall and nor was their evidence of context dependency. Error production was not biased towards the inconsistent learning-recall contexts even when participants switched successively between the learning-recall contexts. Finally, there was no evidence that extended temporal exposure to chewing gum was an important determinant of context-dependent memory effects.
AN EXTENSION OF TIME SERIES TESTS TO PANEL DATA

In the financial field, much of the data available is in panel form. Nevertheless, some researchers convert these data into indices in order to facilitate its use. Today, because of the availability of software programs, it is easier than in the past to handle panel data in those instances where its use is preferable to the use of indices. The objective of this paper is to analyze the long run equilibrium relationship between prices and fundamentals while proposing a very simple method of extending time series models to panel data. Although this method has multiple applications, here we are solely concerned with investigating the cointegrating relationship between prices and fundamentals. This method has several characteristics that make it appealing. First, it is simple to implement (efficient). Second, it is general in scope (can be applied to many tests). Third, it takes into account arbitrary correlations (for example, among firms). Fourth, it does not require making unrealistic assumptions (such as the assumption of independence among firms within the same market). Our results are supportive of Han's (1996) in that we do not find cointegration between fundamentals and prices.
ctivity of phenolic compounds from plant origin against Candida pecies

Candida albicans and other Candida species have been highly associated with several opportunistic fungal infections. Their ability to develop host infections is incited by different determinants, being virulence factors the most highlighted. Molecular targets of the antifungal drugs are crucial components for determination of yeast survival. Ergosterol, nucleic acids and glucan are the most studied molecular targets to destroy Candida species, being considered the basis of the development of new antifungal drugs. However, increasing levels of resistant Candida species to the current antifungal drugs have been observed, making ineffective those agents. Thus, other therapies more effective and safer than the current ones, henolic compounds ntifungal activity andida species are being studied, namely the use plant of extracts enriched in phenolic compounds. In this sense, this manuscript provides an historical perspective of the opportunistic fungal infections, molecular targets of the current anti-Candida drugs, as well as a general description of the active principles present in plants, focused on the antifungal potential of whole plant extracts and isolated phenolic compounds, against Candida species. © 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
The effect of naïve theories of intelligence on metacognitive monitoring accuracy

Research suggests that individuals who believe their intelligence has the capacity to incrementally grow may make less accurate judgements of learning (JOLs) than those who believe intelligence is a fixed entity. JOLs represent a prediction of future recall, and have implications for real world study behaviour. The present study aimed to determine whether delaying JOLs could improve JOL accuracy for incremental theorists. It was hypothesised that there would be an interaction effect of theory of intelligence (TOI) and time on metacognitive accuracy, and that overall metacognitive accuracy would be better for delayed than immediate JOLs. 56 participants (46 females, 10 males) completed a pairedassociate learning task, provided immediate and delayed JOLs and completed a cued-recall test and Dweck’s (1999) TOI measure. There was no effect of TOI on either immediate or delayed JOLs (all p’s > 0.1), negating the first hypothesis. The second hypothesis was supported, F(1, 54) = 124.02, p < . 001, d = 1.25, replicating the delayed-JOL effect. These findings suggest that poor metacognition is not a concern for incremental theorists, and speak to the utility of learning techniques that use retrieval cues as a basis for study behaviour.
Common Envelope Shaping of Planetary Nebulae

The morphology of planetary nebulae emerging from the common envelope phase of binary star evolution is investigated. Using initial conditions based on the numerical results of hydrodynamical simulations of the common envelope phase, it was found that the shapes and sizes of the resulting nebula are very sensitive to the effective temperature of the remnant core, the mass-loss rate at the onset of the common envelope phase, and the mass ratio of the binary system. These parameters are related to the efficiency of the mass ejection after the spiral-in phase, the stellar evolutionary phase (i.e., RG, AGB, or TP-AGB), and the degree of departure from spherical symmetry in the stellar wind mass-loss process itself, respectively. It was also found that the shapes are mostly bipolar in the early phase of evolution, but that they can quickly transition to elliptical and barrel-type shapes. Solutions for nested lobes are found where the outer lobes are usually bipolar and the inner lobes are elliptical, bipolar, or barrel-type, a result due to the flow of the photo-evaporated gas from the equatorial region. Also, the lobes can be produced without the need for two distinct mass ejection events. In all the computations, the bulk of the mass is concentrated in the orbital or equatorial plane, in the form of a large toroid, which can be either neutral (early phases) or photoionized (late phases), depending of the evolutionary state of the system.
Distribution of soft-bottom mollusks (Mollusca) in Mersin Bay (eastern Mediterranean Sea)

A total of 44 molluscan species belonging to 5 classes were identifi ed in 3 transects (including depths of 10, 25, 50, 75, 100 and 200 m) located in Kumkuyu, Limonlu, and Erdemli. Overall, no signifi cant diff erence in community parameters such as diversity index, evenness index, and species richness was found among transects. Th e species abundance showed seasonal and depth-wise variations. Th e highest species richness (6-16 species) was encountered between depths of 10 and 100 m in winter and spring, whereas the molluscan population increased in warm seasons due to the high abundance of Corbula gibba and Nucula nitidosa. Bivalves and gastropods were abundantly found at depths of 10-200 m, 10-25 m, and 75-100 m. Two main molluscan assemblages were determined: the fi rst assemblage occurred in the shallow water (10-50 m) and was characterized by high abundances of C. gibba, Abra alba, and Tellimya ferruginosa, and the second occurred in deep waters (75-200 m) and was characterized by the presence of Falcidens gutturosus, N. nitidosa, and Astarte fusca. Depth, the fi ne-grain size of sediment, and total organic carbon were the main factors governing the distribution of the mollusks in the area. Among the species, only Conomurex persicus was an alien species.
A Network Approach to Affect Regulation Dynamics and Personality Trait–Induced Variations: Extraversion and Neuroticism Moderate Reciprocal Influences between Affect and Affect Regulation Strategies

The objectives of the present study were twofold. First, we tested a new approach to affect regulation dynamics, conceptualized as a network made up of the reciprocal influences that affect and affect regulation strategies constantly exert on each other. Second, we attempted to gain a better understanding of these dynamics by examining how they vary according to broad personality traits. To this end, we adopted an experience sampling method, involving five daily assessments over a 2–week period. In each assessment, participants indicated their current affective experience and the way they had implemented five well–known affect regulation strategies (i.e. appreciation, positive reappraisal, distraction, expressive suppression, and rumination) since the previous assessment. At the sample level, the network of affect regulation dynamics was characterized by positive feedback loops between positive affect and so–called broad–minded strategies, and between negative affect and narrow–minded strategies. The form of this network varied according to levels of extraversion and neuroticism. Our findings are discussed in light of current knowledge about personality and affect regulation. Copyright © 2017 European Association of Personality Psychology
Multiscale features of density and frequency spectra from nonlinear gyrokinetics

Gyrokinetic turbulence simulations covering both electron and ion spatio-temporal scales self-consistently are presented. It is found that for experimentally realistic transport levels at long wavelengths, electron temperature gradient modes may yield substantial or even dominant high-wavenumber contributions to the electron heat flux. It is investigated in which way this behavior is reflected in several experimentally accessible quantities as, for instance, density or frequency spectra.
ASSESSMENT OF YIELD LOSS OF ROSELLE (HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA L.) DUE TO ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE, MELOIDOGYNE INCOGNITA UNDER FIELD CONDITIONS

Root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid & White) Chitwood is an economically important pathogen of many agricultural crops, and the frequency of occurrence, abundance and importance of this nematode in resource-poor agricultural production systems make control neces- sary. Field studies were conducted in 2004 and 2005 to determine yield loss of Roselle due to natural infestation by M. incognita using Carbofuran 3G at 2 kg a.i./ha and untreated as check. The yield of Roselle was found to be higher with the application of nematicide-Carbofuran 3G at 2 kg a.i./ha. The percentage increase over control was 48.7 and 40.8% in the years 2004 and 2005, respectively. A sig- nificant reduction in the yield of Roselle in untreated plots was mainly attributed to direct damage of the root system by the feeding of root-knot nematode M. incognita. Root-knot nematode population in carbofuran treated plots was significantly lower than in untreated check in the two years, also at harvest. In the check the nematodes multiplied many folds during the cropping season. High nema- tode population in the untreated check decreased plant growth and ultimately reduced the number of seeds and weight of seeds.
Early Permian chondrichthyans of the Middle and South Urals

Very diverse Early Permian chondrichthyan assemblages occur in the Asselian to Artinskian of the Middle and South Urals. They include numerous symmoriid teeth of “Denaea” decora Ivanov, Cobelodus obliquus sp. nov., Stethacanthus and Denaea; the teeth of the ctenacanthoid Heslerodus; the teeth of the synechodontiform Synechodus antiquus sp. nov.; and the teeth of taxa of doubtful affinities – Adamantina foliacea Ivanov, Cooleyella cf. C. fordi (Duffin & Ward), Cooleyella sp. A. , as well the scales and denticles of various types. Two new species, Cobelodus obliquus and Synechodus antiquus, are described herein. The Early Permian chondrichthyan assemblages of Urals include a few taxa occurring only in that interval, as well taxa which were distributed in the Carboniferous and persisted into the Early Permian, such as Stethacanthus, Cobelodus, Denaea, “Denaea”, Lissodus, Heslerodus, “Symmorium”, Petalodus, Cooleyella and Adamantina. This occurrence of a synechodontid is the oldest in the world. The symmoriid sharks disappeared in the Middle Permian. The Permian shark faunas of the Urals contain a diverse assemblage of symmoriids, ctenacanthiods and synechodontiforms, but there are no xenacanthids were common in the Permian assemblages of Western Europe
Capital structure influence on firm’s financial performance : differences in public and private firms, evidence from the Netherlands

This paper investigates the influence of capital structure measured by total debt, long-term debt and short-term debt on private and public firm’s financial performance measured by ROA and ROE, and then checks if there is a difference between these relationships. Fixed effect regression was used to investigate the relationship. Capital structure was found to influence performance positively, except for short-term debts influence on ROA in the case of public firms and long-term debts influence on ROA in the case of private firms. There was no statistically significant difference found of the influence of the capital structure on performance between public and private firms, except for the influence of the long-term debt.
Spatial Dependence in Local Unemployment Rates

By explicitly considering the spatial dimension of local regional labor markets, we develop a simple dynamic model that explains the spatial correlation between unemployment rates. We then test this model by using UK local data. Our evidence shows a significant spatial dependence that has been growing over time and characterized by a low distance decay. Highly localized effects are explained by commuting flows. These results are consistent with the theoretical model.
Efficacy of Aeromonas hydrophila S-layer bacterins with different protein profiles as a vaccine in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

1 Animal Science UNIVASF, CCA, Petrolina, PE, Brazil. 2 Veterinary Medicine Course UNIVASF, CCA, Petrolina, PE, Brazil. 3 Tropical Animal Science of the UFRPE, Brazil. 4 Statistics Department, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. 5 Morphology Department, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, RS, Brazil. 6 Animal Science, UNIVASF, CCA, Petrolina, PE, Brazil.
The performance of the Real Estate Mutual Fund industry: an empirical examination from 2003 to 2015

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Genetic and Morphologic Structure of Liza abu (Heckel, 1843) Populations from the Rivers Orontes, Euphrates and Tigris

Liza abu stocks from the rivers Orontes, Euphrates and Tigris were investigated using genetic and morphometric data. Allozyme electrophoresis for genetic comparison and the truss network system for morphometric comparison were simultaneously applied to the same sample set. Highly significant morphological differences were observed between the 3 Liza abu stocks. The correct classification of individuals into their original samples for morphological characters was very high (100% of individuals). In discriminant function analyses, plotting discriminant functions revealed high isolation of the 3 stocks; the Tigris stock was very isolated from the Euphrates and Orontes stocks, and the Euphrates stock was located between the Tigris and Orontes stocks, but was closer to the Orontes stock. The pattern of phenotypic discreteness suggests a direct relationship between the extent of phenotypic divergence and geographic separation. However, genetic data do not support the detected morphometric variations. A 5 enzyme system (ICD, PGM, ME, MDH, G3PDH) composed of 6 loci was used to determine genetic comparison. All the loci were monomorphic and therefore there was no genetic divergence among the stocks. Asi, F›rat ve Dicle Nehirlerinde Bulunan Liza abu (Heckel, 1843) Populasyonlar›n›n Genetik ve Morfolojik Yap›s› Ozet: Asi, F›rat ve Dicle nehirleri Liza abu populasyonlar› toplanan orneklerle morfolojik ve genetik olarak incelendi. Genetik karfl›laflt›rma yapmak uzere kullan›lan allo-enzim elektroforezi ve morfolojik karfl›laflt›rma yapmak icin kullan›lan Truss a¤› sistemi ayn› ornekler uzerinde eflzamanl› olarak kullan›ld›. L. abu populasyonlar› aras›nda cok onemli derecede morfolojik farkl›l›klar gozlendi. Morfolojik karakterler bak›m›ndan bal›klar›n kendi orijinal grubuna doru olarak s›n›fland›r›lmas› % 100 olarak yuksek bulundu. Kumeleraras› korelasyon analizinde, varyasyonlar›n kumelefltirilmesi sonucu; Dicle stounun Asi ve F›rat stoklar›ndan cok farkl› olduu gozlenmifl, F›rat stounun Asi ve Dicle stoklar› aras›nda bir yer ald›¤›, fakat Asi stouna daha yak›n olduu gozlenmifltir. Gozlenen fenotipik yap›, stoklar›n corafik uzakl›klar› ile morfolojik farkl›l›¤› aras›nda yak›n bir iliflki olduunu iflaret etmektedir. Fakat elde edilen genetik veriler gozlenen morfolojik farkl›l›¤› desteklememektedir. Genetik analiz icin 5 enzim (ICD, PGM, ME, MDH, G3PDH) sistemi (6 losi) kullan›lm›flt›r. Kullan›lan butun losiler monomorfik c›kt›¤› icin populasyonlar aras›nda herhangi bir genetik farkl›l›k gozlenememifltir.
Identification and Functional Characterization of Squamosa Promoter Binding Protein-Like Gene TaSPL16 in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the most important crops in the world. Squamosa promoter binding protein-like (SPL) proteins are plant-specific transcript factors and play critical roles in plant growth and development. The functions of many SPL gene family members were well characterized in Arabidopsis and rice, in contrast, research on wheat SPL genes is lagging behind. In this study, we cloned and characterized TaSPL16, an orthologous gene of rice OsSPL16, in wheat. Three TaSPL16 homoeologs are located on the short arms of chromosome 7A, 7B, and 7D, and share more than 96% sequence identity with each other. All the TaSPL16 homoeologs have three exons and two introns, with a miR156 binding site in their last exons. They encode putative proteins of 407, 409, and 414 amino acid residues, respectively. Subcellular localization showed TaSPL16 distribution in the cell nucleus, and transcription activity of TaSPL16 was validated in yeast. Analysis of the spatiotemporal expression profile showed that TaSPL16 is highly expressed in young developing panicles, lowly expressed in developing seeds and almost undetectable in vegetative tissues. Ectopic expression of TaSPL16 in Arabidopsis causes a delay in the emergence of vegetative leaves (3–4 days late), promotes early flowering (5–7 days early), increases organ size, and affects yield-related traits. These results demonstrated the regulatory roles of TaSPL16 in plant growth and development as well as seed yield. Our findings enrich the existing knowledge on SPL genes in wheat and provide valuable information for further investigating the effects of TaSPL16 on plant architecture and yield-related traits of wheat.