Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Pedigree analysis of Thoroughbred horses in Slovakia

DOI: 10.15414/afz.2014. 17.04. 122–126 Received 14. April 2014 ǀ Accepted 17. July 2014 ǀ Available online 24. November 2014 The aim of this paper was to evaluate the breeding population of Thoroughbreds in Slovakia by means of pedigree analysis. Examined population consisted of 123 mares and 10 stallions registered in Slovak Stud Book. Three stallions linked to Nasrullah line (30%) and 2 stallions linked to Northern Dancer (20%) and Native Dancer (20%) lines. Over a half of mares were represented by Northern Dancer line (50.41%). The 64 mares had Slovak rating mark, 21 mares had German GAG, 3 mares had Swiss GAG, 3 mares had Czech GAG and 1 mare had Austrian GAG. The 31 mares had no own performance results. The average Slovak rating was 61.51 kg. There were 10 animals (15.63%) with underaverage performance, 43 animals (67.18%) with average performance and 11 animals (17.19%) with above-average performance in population of mares with Slovak rating. The average inbreeding coefficient was 0.86% in whole reference population (133 individuals) and increase in inbreeding per generation was 0.17%, in stallions 0.25%. The number of founders in investigated population was 949. The effective number of founders was 202, while the effective number of ancestors was 67. These results point out unbalanced contributing of founders and ancestors into reference population as well as the bottleneck effect occurance. The Northern Dancer (CAN) was the most important ancestor in investigated population with individual contribution IC=7.88%. Keywords: genetic diversity, inbreeeding, pedigree analysis, racing, Thoroughbred
Gender Differences in Risk Behaviour: Does Nurture Matter?

Women and men may differ in their propensity to choose a risky outcome because of innate preferences or because pressure to conform to gender-stereotypes encourages girls and boys to modify their innate preferences. Single-sex environments are likely to modify students' risk-taking preferences in economically important ways. To test this, we designed a controlled experiment in which subjects were given an opportunity to choose a risky outcome - a real-stakes gamble with a higher expected monetary value than the alternative outcome with a certain payoff - and in which the sensitivity of observed risk choices to environmental factors could be explored. The results of our real-stakes gamble show that gender differences in preferences for risk-taking are indeed sensitive to whether the girl attends a single-sex or coed school. Girls from single-sex schools are as likely to choose the real-stakes gamble as much as boys from either coed or single sex schools, and more likely than coed girls. Moreover, gender differences in preferences for risk-taking are sensitive to the gender mix of the experimental group, with girls being more likely to choose risky outcomes when assigned to all-girl groups. This suggests that observed gender differences in behaviour under uncertainty found in previous studies might reflect social learning rather than inherent gender traits.
Applied to Legal Context Empathy in the field : Towards a taxonomy of empathic communication in information gathering interviews with suspected sex offenders Coral

Research suggests that those suspected of sexual offending might be more willing to reveal information about their crimes if interviewers display empathic behaviour. However, the literature concerning investigative empathy is in its infancy, and so as yet is not well understood. This study explores empathy in a sample of real-life interviews conducted by police officers in England with suspected sex offenders. Using qualitative methodology, the presence and type of empathic verbal behaviours displayed was examined. Resulting categories were quantitatively analysed to investigate their occurrence overall, and across interviewer gender. We identified four distinct types of empathy, some of which were used significantly more often than others. Female interviewers displayed more empathic behaviour per se by a considerable margin. © 2016 Colegio Oficial de Psicólogos de Madrid. Published by Elsevier España, S.L. U. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). La empatía sobre el terreno: hacia una taxonomía de la comunicación empática en las entrevistas para recoger información de presuntos agresores sexuales
Development of edible blend films with good mechanical and barrier properties from pea starch and guar gum

The individual and interactive impacts of guar gum and glycerol on the pea starch-based edible film characteristics were examined using three factors with three level Box–Behnken response surface design (BBD). The results showed that density and elongation at break were only significantly (p < 0.05) affected by pea starch and guar gum in a positive linear fashion. The quadratic regression coefficient of pea starch showed a significant effect (p < 0.05) on thickness, density, puncture force, water vapor permeability, and tensile strength. While tensile strength and Young's modulus affected by the quadratic regression coefficient of glycerol and guar gum, respectively. The results were analyzed using Pareto analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the developed predictive equations for each response variable presented reliable and satisfactory fit with high coefficient of determination (R2) values (≥0.96). The optimized conditions with the goal of maximizing mechanical properties and minimizing water vapor permeability were 2.5 g pea starch, 0.3 g guar gum, and 25% w/w glycerol based on the dry film matter in 100 mL of distilled water.
Emotional Intelligence as a Mediator in the Relationship between Mindfulness and Subjective Well-Being

Mindfulness can be defined as an awareness fostered by regulating one's attention in a particular manner over time, on purpose, in the present moment, and in a non. :. judgmental manner (Kabat-Zinn, 2012). In attempting to identify some of the mechanisms of action through which mindfulness positively impacts well-being, recent literature has suggested the possible role that emotional intelligence (El) might play (Schutte & Malouff, 2011; Wang & Kong, 2014). The present study attempted to empirically verify the proposed mechanism of action. In addition, the study conceptualized mindfulness as a multidimensional construct by adopting the five-facet model of mindfulness (Baer, Smith, Hopkins, Krietmeyer, & Toney, 2006). Specifically, the study identified which of the five facets of mindfulness were most predictive of subjective well-being (SWB) and EI, and determined if EI acted as a mediator in the relationship between each of the most predictive facets of mindfulness and SWB. One hundred and twenty-three Eastern Illinois University students participated in the study by completing an online questionnaire. The results of the study revealed that EI partially mediated the relationship between overall mindfulness and each of the SWB components of positive affect, negative affect, and life satisfaction. The mindfulness facets, 'describing' and 'non-reactivity', were most predictive of El and SWB. Further, EI partially mediated the relationship between 'describing' and life satisfaction and positive affect, and the relationship between 'non-reactivity' and positive and negative affect. Clinical implications of the study, limitations, and suggestions for future research were addressed. Running Head: EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND MINDFULNESS 3
APPLICATION OF DYNAMIC MANIPULATION OF THE FOREBODY VORTICES ON A SCHEMATIC AIRCRAFT MODEL

Wind-tunnel tests have been conducted to further explore the potential of dynamic manipulation of forebody vortices as a means of augmenting directional control of fighter aircraft at high angles of attack. Tests were conducted on an aircraft model having a 65-deg delta wing and a slender, pointed forebody. Two forward-blowing nozzles located near the apex of the forebody served as the means of perturbing the forebody vortices. Blowing is alternated between the two nozzles causing the vortices to switch back and forth between their two asymmetric stable arrangements. It was found that time-average yawing moment can be made to vary linearly between the two extreme values arising from these orientations. The behaviour of other aerodynamic coefficients is also influenced. A peculiar reversal of yawing moment occurs when the blowing momentum exceeds a particular threshold value. Varying the longitudinal and circumferential location of the nozzle exits did not significantly change the control effectiveness.
Evaluation of rapid detection kit against avian influenza A virus and H5 subtype for field sample.

Avian influenza virus is poultry viral disease, which causes high economic losses. Various efforts have been made to control the disease. One effort is required screening fast and precise diagnostic test. This study was aimed to determine the potential of rapid test kit of AIV/H5 Anigen Rapid Test for the detection of AI virus types A and subtype H5 in the field. Some tests were carried out, e.g.: the potential test, cross-reaction test, sensitivity and specificity test. Potency test was done to evaluate potential of detection limits of the kit, by having the test of serial dilution of AI virus positive control. Cross-reaction test was done to detect antigens other than AI virus H5N1, e.g.: IB virus of Massachuset strain, IBV strain 4-91, Newcastle Disease virus, and Escherichia coli. Sensitivity and specificity test were applied to the filed samples which clinically and laboratory were confirmed as H5N1 positive. To confirm the result of rapid test was then being done by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. Based on these results it can be concluded that, Anigen Kit AIV/H5 Ag Rapid Test can detect antigen-containing samples having AI virus HA titer up to 2 6 of type A virus, and up to 2 5 for subtype H5 virus. Anigen Kit AIV/H5 Ag Rapid Test showed no cross-reactions with Infectious Bronchitis virus, Newcastle Disease virus, and Escherichia coli . Anigen A Rapid Test Kit AIV Ag showed a sensitivity of 50% and specificity of 100%, while Anigen Ag Rapid Test Kit AIV/H5 showed a sensitivity of 25% and specificity is 100%.
Online interventions in consumer conflicts : the effect of type of information on prosocial conflict behaviour

With the increasing usage of online webshops, online consumer conflicts also occur more often. People who experience this kind of conflict often look for information and advice. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of legitimizing information versus social proof information on the degree of prosocial behaviour. The goal of this prosocial behaviour is to maximise conflict outcomes for oneself as well as the opposing party. Moreover, positive affect is taken into account as a mediator of the effect of type of information on prosocial behaviour, and dependence asymmetry as a moderator of the relationship between positive affect and prosocial behaviour. An online experiment was conducted with 197 participants buying a giftcard in the experimental setting. A conflict was staged by delivering a non-valid code twice. Dependence asymmetry was manipulated by either or not providing the possibility to write a public review of the seller. This manipulation did not succeed in the student sample, therefore analysis were conducted solely on the convenience sample. Participants received legitimizing information or social proof information. Next, they interacted with the seller. In conclusion, the current research adds to existing knowledge in intrapersonal processes within online consumer conflicts. The results seem to indicate that social proof causes more positive affect than legitimizing information. This positive affect can cause prosocial behaviour, though only in case of low asymmetrical dependency. However participants who reported higher positive affect also reported more negative affect, only positive affect was related to more active communication behaviour. Furthermore, reading information, versus not reading information encouraged participants to write more about social others. Moreover, the mechanisms of social proof and legitimizing differentiated on several aspects. Whereas social proof made participants feel less on their own in the conflict, legitimizing did not. Confidence was also strengthened by social proof. Furthermore, social proof seemed to make people feel supported and stronger, which is in line with Festinger (1954). Further research on information processes within consumer conflicts is recommended, to provide more insight in experiences and behaviour in these situations. An important remaining question is how people could be influenced by different types of information and how prosocial behaviour can be stimulated. Answering these questions would provide important knowledge to Dutch legal aid to help both their clients and sellers to reach a satisfying solution.
Antidiabetic Compounds in Stem Juice from Banana

Nguyen D. , Nováková A. , Spurná K. , Hričko J., Phung H. , Viktorová J., Stránská M. , Hajšlová J., Ruml T. (2017): Antidiabetic compounds in stem juice from babana grown in natural and greenhouse. Czech J. Food Sci., 35: 407–413. The stem juices from Musa × paradisiaca L. banana plants cultivated in their original natural habitat in Vietnam and those cultivated in a greenhouse in the Czech Republic were investigated for the presence of phytochemicals with antidiabetic potency. Respective bioactivities of these phytochemicals were also determined. Sample screening using ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem high-resolution mass spectrometry (UHPL-HRMS/MS) method showed some differences in the pattern of bioactive compounds, both in terms of their number and concentration. p-Hydroxybenzoic and gallic acids were the predominant analytes found in stem juice from plants grown in Vietnam, while ferulic acid was the major compound found in juice obtained from greenhouse bananas. Despite differences in the occurrence of potentially antidiabetic compounds, both extracts exhibited comparable inhibitory activity against α-glucosidase and α-amylase.
Foraminiferal survival after long-term in situ experimentally induced anoxia

Anoxia was successfully induced in four benthic chambers installed at 24 m depth on the northern Adriatic seafloor from 9 days to 10 months. To accurately determine whether benthic foraminifera can survive experimentally induced prolonged anoxia, the CellTracker TM Green method was applied and calcareous and agglutinated foraminifera were analyzed. Numerous individuals were found living at all sampling times and at all sampling depths (to 5 cm), supported by a ribosomal RNA analysis that revealed that certain benthic foraminifera were active after 10 months of anoxia. The results show that benthic foraminifera can survive up to 10 months of anoxia with co-occurring hydrogen sulfides. However, foraminiferal standing stocks decrease with sampling time in an irregular manner. A large difference in standing stock between two cores sampled under initial conditions indicates the presence of a large spatial heterogeneity of the foraminiferal faunas. An unexpected increase in standing stocks after one month is tentatively interpreted as a reaction to increased food availability due to the massive mortality of infaunal macrofaunal organisms. After this, standing stocks decrease again in cores sampled after 2 months of anoxia to then attain a minimum in the cores sampled after 10 months. We speculate that the trend of overall decrease of standing stocks is not due to the adverse effects of anoxia and hydrogen sulfides but rather due to a continuous diminution of labile organic matter.
How Valid Are Occupational Reinforcer Pattern

Although occupational relitforcer pattern (ORP) profiles were developed a decade ago to cperationalize a key variable in the Theory of Work Adjustment (La. quist & Dawis, 1969), little evidence exists to supnort the validity of those scores. This study tests the assumption that the 21 adjusted ORP scales are valid for their intended purpose--to measure absolute levels of reinforcers in different occupations. Specifically, an examination of the process by which adjusted OR? scores are created from the ipsative unadjusted scores suggests several threats to validity. In addition, correlations of the ORP scales with data from the Census Bureau and the Department of Labor on pay, education. occupational self-direction, and 17 worker trait requirements show that! (a) among the 7 adjusted mu, scales for which there are good validation criteria, one reinforcer seems valid, one is clearly not valid, and the other five are of questionable validity, (b) among the remaining 14 adjusted reinforcers, several do not correlate in intelligible ways with the job characteristics data, and (c) the adjusted scores are no more valid than are the unadjusted scores--a finding that contradicts the developers' statements about the relative validity of the two sets of scores. Discriminant analyses with the adjusted and unadjusted scores show that the two sets of scales discriminate equally well among occupations, but that different reinforcers are most important for separating the groups. The conclusion from the discriminant analyses is that, whereas the unadjusted scales provide limited hut useful information, the adjusted scores not only fail to provide any new information but they also may he less interpretable than the unadjusted scores. Some specific recomnended uses of the ORP scores should be reexamined. Possible explanations for the failure of the scaling method to produce valid absolute ORP scores are'discussed.
Liver Parasites and Body Condition in Relation to Environmental Contaminants in Caribou (Rangifer tarandus) from Labrador, Canada

Over the last several decades, elders and hunters of the Innu Nation in Labrador, Canada, have expressed concerns over perceived declines in environmental health and the integrity of country food, including caribou. The primary objective of this study was to determine links between specific health parameters and contaminants found in caribou from the George River herd. Twenty-seven caribou killed by local Innu hunters between February and December 2001 were evaluated for gross and microscopic pathology, body condition, liver parasitology, and contaminant levels in kidney and fat. Overall, the sampled caribou appeared to be in adequate body condition for the time of year, and no clinically significant lesions were found. Concentrations of selenium, metals (Hg, Cd, and Pb), 20 organochlorine pesticides (HCB, a-HCH, g-HCH, aldrin, dieldrin, methoxychlor, mirex, a- and b-endosulfan, heptachlor, heptachlor epoxide, g-CHL, cis-CHL, trans-nonachlor, and o,p' - and p,p' -DDD, DDE, DDT), and 24 PCB congeners were within the ranges reported for caribou in Canada. In general, contaminant levels were relatively low, with the exception of cadmium in kidneys (geometric mean: 6.5 μg/g wet weight; range: 1.5–44.0 μg/g). Two types of liver parasites were found: the liver fluke Fascioloides magna (prevalence: 78%; geometric mean abundance: 4.2 flukes/caribou) and a tapeworm larva consistent with Taenia hydatigena (prevalence: 50%; geometric mean abundance: 0.6 larvae/caribou). Using multiple variable regression analysis, we found renal concentrations of cadmium to be positively associated, and selenium to be negatively associated, with F. magna abundance.
Necrotecture: Lifeless Dwellings and London's Super-Rich

This article problematizes the relationship between the global super‐rich and processes of property development that have generated large volumes of underused residential space. Evidence is presented to show that much of London's new skyline is underused or lies entirely empty, so that one interpretation of this new landscape of super‐prime residential development is that it is a kind of dead residential space or necrotecture. These relatively lifeless spaces can be interpreted as the particularly wasteful result of continuing rounds of international capital investment in the built environment and the overconsumption of housing and other resources by the super‐rich. Necrotectural forms, seen in new towers and spectacular homes, appear to index a massive misdirection of development capacity, even as the city experiences a massive social crisis that continues to be played out in the wider housing market.
Degradation of N-Acetyl- D -glucosamine and D -Glucosamine in Subcritical Water and Properties of the Degradation Products

The degradation processes of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (GlcNAc) and D-glucosamine in subcritical water were measured using a continuous tubular reactor at 170 to 210°C, and at 190 to 230°C, respectively. The degradation processes obeyed first-order kinetics in the tested temperature ranges. The temperature dependences of the degradation rate constants could be expressed by the Arrhenius equation, and the activation energies and the pre-exponential factors for GlcNAc and glucosamine were estimated to be 126 kJ/mol and 2.83 × 1012 s-1, and 130 kJ/mol and 2.11 × 1012 s-1, respectively. The pH values of the reaction mixtures, which were measured at room temperature, decreased for both substrates during degradation. The main degradation product of glucosamine was determined to be 5-(hydroxymethyl)-furfural. The degradation product of glucosamine possessed weak radical-scavenging ability, while that of GlcNAc did not.
Decolourization and cod reduction of textile wastewater by ozonation in combination with biological treatment

In this study, the characteristics of colour and chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal of azo dye by ozonation and biological treatment were evaluated for applying in industrial azo dye effluent treatment. Reactive Red 120 has been selected from among azo dyes due to its high solubility in an aquatic environment. The experimentation was arranged in two stages: during the first, only ozonation was performed, while, during the second stage, ozonation was integrated with biological treatment of completely mixed activated sludge (CMAS). COD removal was contributed simultaneously by the ozonation and biological treatment mechanism at lower ozone doses. However, it was significantly the result of direct oxidation at higher ozone doses. Ozonation of dyes usually leads to small organic molecular fragments that lead to a residual COD. The biological treatment is more efficient at mineralizing the by-products of the ozonation, but less efficient at colour reduction than the ozonation process itself. Thus, COD resulting from these small newly formed molecules can be further degraded by biological treatment. Therefore, ozonation should be applied at a medium ozone dose as a pre-treatment for a combined ozonation– biological treatment for azo dye removal.
Factors influencing endophytic communities in poplar plantations

The fungal species associated with leaves and twigs from stands of Populus × euramericana in northern Spain were studied with the aim of evaluating the effects of several factors on endophytic communities in these plantations. Endophyte assemblages were analysed in 12 poplar plantations (clone I-214), chosen according to a factorial scheme with two factors: age and site quality. Crown condition, dendrometric variables and foliar nutrients were recorded in each sampled tree to evaluate their effects on endophytic communities. Fungal species richness and relative isolation frequency (RIF) were higher in young stands than in adult stands. Moreover, the age-related differences depended on site quality, with the lowest richness levels observed in adult stands located in poor sites. At stand level, endophyte assemblages varied among stands according to site quality and, to a lesser extent, stand age. On the other hand, crown discoloration, total height and foliar concentrations of iron and zinc may be key indicators of endophytic communities in poplar plantations, at tree level.