Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Contents of chlorophyll and selected mineral components and the yield of common thyme [Thymus vulgaris L.] at differentiated nitrogen fertilization

The vegetation experiment was carried out in pots, in an unheated greenhouse of Experimental Station ‘Marcelin’, Poznan University of Life Sciences. The studies were carried out on the effect of nitrogen nutrition on the herb fresh matter and on its dry crumbled matter as well as on the contents of chlorophyll a and b, nitrogen, magnesium and iron in leaves of common thyme of ‘Sloneczko’ cultivar. Nitrogen was applied in the form of NH4NO3 before vegetation (control – without nitrogen addition, 60, 120, 180 and 240 mg N dm-3 substrate) and as a top dressing with an addition of 60 mg N dm-3 in all variants with nitrogen fertilization. Herb harvest was carried out twice. It was found that nitrogen, irrespective of its dose, significantly decreased the level of chlorophyll a and b (on the average by 60%) and the iron content (on the average by 40%). The decreased chlorophyll level in thyme leaves with nitrogen application was positively correlated with iron content. No dependence was found between the level of chlorophyll and the nitrogen content in the herb. Nitrogen fertilization significantly increased both the yield of herb fresh matter and of the dry raw material. In case of dry raw material, no differences were found in the yield depending on the differentiated nitrogen nutrition.
Composition and distribution of diatom assemblages from core and surface sediments of a water supply reservoir in Southeastern Brazil

Fresh water biodiversity is an increasing concern due to growing human impact. Herein, we report a long-term survey (ca. 90 years) of sedimentary diatoms and the modern flora from surface sediments and their biodiversity changes along a eutrophication gradient. Study was carried out in one of the most important water supply reservoirs (Guarapiranga Reservoir) of Sao Paulo Metropolitan Region, Brazil. Results are based on 75 core subsamples (subfossil assemblages from core) previously dated by 210Pb and 14 samples from surface sediments (modern assemblages). Overall, 84 taxa were reported, belonging to 30 genera, 71 species and eight non-typical varieties, besides five probable new taxa. Results expanded two new additions for the Brazilian diatom flora (Chamaepinnularia submuscicula and Stauroneis acidoclinata) and 30 infrageneric taxa for the state of Sao Paulo. 47.6% of total taxa inventoried were accounted exclusively for the subfossil assemblages indicating a significant biodiversity change over time. Access to past oligotrophic conditions and to contemporary mesotrophic regions of the Guarapiranga Reservoir accounted for these new additions representing 25% of the total diatom flora. Decline in the total species number along the trophic state gradient occurred for subfossil and modern assemblages. This pattern was even clearer when considering the changes in species richness over time.Eunotia with 21 taxa was the far most represented genera particularly in the oligotrophic phase. During the transitional period (1947-1974), richness gradually declined. With the onset (in the 1970s) and the major eutrophication period (since ca. 1990) occurred a drastic reduction in richness and the replacement of oligotrophic to eutrophic species. Human management also caused abrupt changes in richness. Marked decline occurred (1933) assotiated with hydrological impacts (water discharge increase) with the initial use of the reservoir as a public water supply. Unlike, sudden increase occurred probably associated with the application of algaecide to control cyanobacterial blooms. Present findings highlight the need for surveying the diatom assemblages in protected environments or in less degraded conditions for biodiversity assessment. Furthermore, reinforce the use of paleolimnological approach as in many cases the only tool to assess biodiversity changes encompassing time scales relevant to human-induced degradation and pre-anthropogenic impacts.
DDDT_A_215190 3207..3216

Xue-Song Sun* Yu-Jing Liang* Xiao-Yun Li* Sai-Lan Liu Qiu-Yan Chen Lin-Quan Tang Hai-Qiang Mai 1Department of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Centre, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China; 3Department of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Collaborative Innovation Centre for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China
Contagious ecthyma in three flocks of goats in Jos-south LGA, Plateau State, Nigeria -

Contagious ecthyma (CE) is a debilitating disease of sheep, goats and other ruminants caused by Orf virus (ORFV). Suspected outbreaks of CE were reported in three flocks of goats in Jos-South, Plateau State, Nigeria with proliferative lesions on the muzzle, oral commissures, perineal area and legs. Scab samples were collected from all the flocks and the affected animals placed on antibiotics. The samples collected were homogenized and the DNA extracted using QIAamp ® DNA Mini kit (QIAGEN, Hilden Germany). The extracted DNA was subjected to polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplifying two gene fragments: A32L and B2L of the ORFV. Two flocks were West African Dwarf (WAD) breed of goats with 100% morbidity and 100% mortality recorded, while the third flock was Kano Brown breed with 6.7% morbidity and no mortality. A32L and B2L fragments of the ORFV genome was amplified by PCR from samples collected from the flocks. Contagious ecthyma was therefore confirmed based on classical clinical presentations and laboratory confirmation by PCR. Amplification of A32L and B2L gene fragments of the ORFV and 100% mortality in WAD breed of goats is the first report in Nigeria associated with CE. Further studies should be carried out to understand the role of breed, the epidemiology and economic impact of CE in Nigeria for the utilization of an appropriate control strategy. Keywords: A32L gene, B2L gene, Contagious ecthyma, Goat, Orf virus, polymerase chain reaction, Nigeria
THE EFFECTS OF CORPORATE RESTRUCTURING ON WORKERS’ HEALTH IN KOREA

Considering that Korean society was recently forced to adapt IMF-led adjustment structuring programs, and to implement corporate restructuring, this paper explores the relationships between corporate restructuring, job insecurity, and changes in workers’ health in Korea. This study finds that corporate restructuring significantly increased workers’ job insecurity, cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption, and consequently deteriorated their physical and psychological health. However, variables specified in corporate restructuring are not robust in explaining the workers’ different health behavior and health outcomes. Meanwhile, job insecurity consistently has a significant effect on workers’ health behavior and health states. From these findings, I conclude that corporate restructuring indirectly has a significant effect on workers’ health via ensuing job insecurity. Finally, this study considers a few alternative policies, such as a corporate restructuring strategy and a government welfare policy that can protect socially disadvantaged workers.
STUDIES OF ALTERNATIVE TECHNIQUES FOR NIOBIUM CAVITY FABRICATION*

Alternative fabrication techniques for superconducting radio frequency (SRF) cavities are being investigated. The main goals are to reduce cavity fabrication costs and expand possibilities for advanced cavity designs. At present, SRF cavities are fabricated via deep drawing of parts from sheet material and electron beam welding (EBW) to join the parts together. EBW produces welds of high quality, but the procedures are costly and timeconsuming. Alternative technologies being explored include tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding of Nb, hydroforming of Nb, and electron-beam free form fabrication (EBFFF) of Nb. If techniques can be developed which do not degrade the Nb purity, TIG welding could reduce or eliminate the need for EBW. Hydroforming could also be an alternative to deep drawing and EBW. As has been demonstrated by several other groups, complete cavities can be hydroformed from Nb tubes in one step using internal pressure and outer dies. Hydroforming of cavities in an industrial setting is presently being explored. EBFFF is a new technique for forming parts from wire stock with an electron beam. Though it may not be suitable for fabrication of a complete cavity, EBFFF could be used to produce tubes for hydroforming or parts for drift tube cavities. Additionally, the possibility of producing single crystal tubes using EBFFF is being explored.
On inferring isoprene emission surface flux from atmospheric boundary layer concentration measurements

We examine the dependence of the inferred iso- prene surface emission flux from atmospheric concentration on the diurnal variability of the convective boundary layer (CBL). A series of systematic numerical experiments car- ried out using the mixed-layer technique enabled us to study the sensitivity of isoprene fluxes to the entrainment pro- cess, the partition of surface fluxes, the horizontal advec- tion of warm/cold air masses and subsidence. Our findings demonstrate the key role played by the evolution of bound- ary layer height in modulating the retrieved isoprene flux. More specifically, inaccurate values of the potential temper- ature lapse rate lead to changes in the dilution capacity of the CBL and as a result the isoprene flux may be overesti- mated or underestimated by as much as 20%. The inferred emission flux estimated in the early morning hours is highly dependent on the accurate estimation of the discontinuity of the thermodynamic values between the residual layer and the rapidly forming CBL. Uncertainties associated with the par- tition of the sensible and latent heat flux also yield large devi- ations in the calculation of the isoprene surface flux. Similar results are obtained if we neglect the influence of warm or cold advection in the development of the CBL. We show that all the above-mentioned processes are non-linear, for which reason the dynamic and chemical evolutions of the CBL must be solved simultaneously. Based on the discussion of our re- sults, we suggest the measurements needed to correctly apply the mixed-layer technique in order to minimize the uncertain- ties associated with the diurnal variability of the convective boundary layer.
Transcriptomic analysis of grape berry softening during ripening

Aims: The aim of this paper was to use recent transcriptomic tools available for grape in order to understand berry softening.Methods and results: A microarray bearing specific 50 mer oligonucleotide for 3,200 genes was used to study gene expression along 8 stages of berry development in Chardonnay and Shiraz berries. Transcripts corresponding to aquaporin genes and to genes involved in cell wall metabolism were studied in detail and ranked according to their pattern of expression.Conclusion: Several structural and regulatory genes whose expression pattern correlated with the late phases of ripening were identified. Significance and impact of study: This study provides a preliminary molecular basis to identify molecular markers of berry ripening.
THE EFFECT OF MOTIVATION ON PURCHASING INTENTION OF ONLINE GAMES AND VIRTUAL ITEMS PROVIDED BY ONLINE GAME PROVIDER

The development of online games is so high that leads many companies to compose games. To increase competitiveness, extra service is needed for the customers. Before giving service, online games provider has to know what factor that motivates player to buy online games and virtual items that are presented in order to increase competitiveness. The research is done by using case of online games perfect world, where the area of respondents is Jakarta and the age ranges between 15 to 24. This research involves survey for 186 respondents in which 30 respondents are for pilot test while 156 are for actual test. The data processing is used SEM which the measurement variables consist of effort expectancy, performance expectancy, perceived value, enjoyment story, enjoyment length, enjoyment graphic, enjoyment control, customization, purchase intention and actual purchase behavior. The result of research shows that motivation factor that has high effect to purchase intention is perceived value, enjoyment story, enjoyment length, enjoyment control and customization. While, purchase intention affects actual purchase behavior significantly
Initial Treatment Preferences for Low-Risk Prostate Cancer 1 5 / 20 / 16 Treatment Preferences for Active Surveillance vs . Active Treatment Among Men with Low-Risk Prostate Cancer

1 Cancer Prevention and Control Program, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 2 Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine/Iowa City VA Medical Center 3 Department of Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Biomathematics, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC 4 Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Northern California 5 Department of Urology, Kaiser Permanente East Bay, Oakland, California
A Climatological Study of Short‐Period Gravity Waves and Ripples at Davis Station, Antarctica (68°S, 78°E), During the (Austral Winter February–October) Period 1999–2013

A scanning radiometer deployed at Davis Station, Antarctica (68°S, 78°E), has been recording infrared (1.10–1.65 μm) images of a small region (24 km × 24 km) of the zenith night sky once per minute each austral winter night since February 1999. These images have been processed to extract information on the passage of gravity waves (GWs) (horizontal wavelength, λh > 15 km) and ripples (λh ≤ 15 km) over the observing station. Phase speeds, periods, horizontal wavelengths, and predominant propagation directions have been deduced. Observed speeds were found to be highly correlated with horizontal wavelengths as has been reported in previous studies. Reverse ray tracing of the detected GWs only enabled us to identify four distinct groups. On average, only 15% of waves detected can be traced back to the troposphere, and a large proportion (~45%) were not successfully reverse traced substantially below the airglow layer. Two smaller groups were found to reach a termination condition for reverse ray tracing at altitudes near 50 km and 75 km. Of those that reached the termination altitude in the troposphere (10 km), most of the end points fell within a radius of 300 km of the station, with a very pronounced concentration of wave initiation to the northwest of the observing point. The predominant direction of propagation was southward, and they were observed throughout the year. Recent reports suggest the interaction of planetary waves with the background wind field as a potential source for these waves.
Projecting Gender Identity in Argumentative Written Discourse

Generally speaking, writers use various resources for introducing themselves to their readers. Among these, stance and engagement discourse markers are fundamental properties which manifest the underlying interaction process between writers and readers. The present paper sought to investigate whether male and female Iranian EFL learners performed differently in terms of using stance and engagement features in their writing assignments. To this end, a corpus comprising 80 argumentative essays written by advanced learners (40 males and 40 females) were collected and analyzed respectively. Hyland’s (2008) framework of stance and engagement features including hedges, boosters, attitude markers and self-mention as well as readers’ use of engagement markers such as pronouns, directives, questions, and shared knowledge served as a tertium comprationis for comparing and contrasting the written corpora created by male and female students. For analyzing the data, a software named Hermetic Word Counter was utilized to determine the frequency of the targeted tokens. The findings revealed that male and female writers made a differential use of stance and engagement features in writing argumentative essays. The significance of the differences was further attested by the application of a chi-square statistical technique. Regarding stance-taking, it was found out that both groups followed the same patterns of stance-taking except for the use of hedges and boosters. Moreover, compared to male students, the female writers tried to create reader engagement by asking questions.
Remotely forced biweekly deep oscillations on the continental slope of the Gulf of Guinea

Current meter measurements on the continental slope of the Gulf of Guinea (at 7°20′S and 1300 m depth) have revealed biweekly oscillations of the currents, bottom intensified and oriented along the bathymetry. We develop a three-dimensional primitive equation model of the Gulf of Guinea to study the oscillations and their forcing mechanism. The high resolution (1/12°) regional model reproduces remarkably well the main characteristics of the deep currents on the continental slope. Experiments with different forcings demonstrate that the biweekly variability at 1300 m depth is remotely forced by equatorial winds. Deep Yanai waves generated by the wind propagate eastward along the equator. Upon reaching the African coast, the energy propagates poleward in both directions as coastal trapped waves. The selection of the dominant biweekly period is explained by the absence of equatorial waves with westward group velocities in that frequency band. Contrary to a previous hypothesis involving tidal forcing, our interpretation is coherent with the significant interannual variability of the biweekly energy.
Genetic fingerprint of unilocular hydatidosis in Egyptian camels and humans using nested PCR.

Received: Revised: Accepted: March 13, 2014 May 12, 2014 June 01, 2014 The pulmonary and hepatic hydatid cyst fluids were collected from 540 slaughtered camels and 5 human cases in Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt. The prevalence of infection of cystic echinococcosis among camels was 120 (22.2%). The fertility rates of the isolated cysts form camels and humans were 64.5 and 100%, respectively. A nested polymerase chain reaction was used for amplification of mitochondrial NADH 1 gene of Echinococcus granulosus complex in fertile cysts obtained from camels and humans, respectively. Two pairs of primers (EGL1 and EGR2) and (EGL3 and EGR4) were used in 2 amplification steps. First, the outer pair of primer originated from a highly conserve region of NADH1 gene generate a primary 435 bp PCR product. Second, a pair of internal (nested) primer (EGL3 and EGR4), designed to the annealing site of primers (EGL1 and EGR2) yield similar diagnostic amplified DNA bands of molecular size marker at 276 bp in all examined cysts obtained from camels and humans indicating a zoonotic relationship. This study confirms similar fingerprinting patterns of Echinococcus granulosus complex in camels and humans in Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt. Nested PCR for diagnosis of E. granulosis had been used for the first time in Egypt, as far as we know. ©2014 PVJ. All rights reserved
Resistant Training in Adult Woman with Insulin Resistance : A Randomized Trial 2 3 RUNNING TITLE : Non-Responders by Mode of Training in Insulin Resistance

41 Aims/hypothesis: Our aim was to investigate the effects and prevalence of non-responders (NR) to 42 high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and resistant training (RT) in adult woman with insulin 43 resistance on cardiometabolic health parameters. 44 Methods: Sedentary overweight/obese insulin resistant adult women (age = 33.5 ± 6.5 years; BMI = 45 29.9 ± 3.7 kg/m) were randomly assigned to a tri-weekly HIIT program (HIIT; n = 18) or resistant 46 training (RT; n = 17). Anthropometry (body mass, fat mas, muscle mass, waist circumference and 47 skinfolds thickness), cardiovascular (blood pressure), metabolic (fasting glucose, fasting insulin and 48 HOMA-IR), as well muscle strength, and endurance performance co-variables were measured 49 before and after 12 weeks in both intervention groups. The interindividual variability to exercise 50 training of the subjects was categorized as responders (R), and NR using as cut-points two times the 51 typical error of measurement in mean outcomes. 52 Results: After intervention, significant reduction in waist circumference, skinfold thicknesses, fat 53 mass, blood pressure, fasting glucose, insulin and HOMA-IR (P<0.05) were identified to HIIT and 54 RT group, respectively. Both HIIT and RT groups exhibited a significant decrease in the endurance 55 performamce, whereas only RT exhibited increased muscle strength. Significant differences in the 56 NR prevalence between the HIIT and RT groups were identified for a decrease in fat mass (HIIT 57 33.3% vs. RT 70.5%, P=0.028), muscle mass (HIIT 100% vs. RT 52.9%, P=0.001), and tricipital 58 skinfold (HIIT 5.5% vs. RT 29.4%, P<0.061). For diastolic blood pressure, significant differences 59 were observed in the NR prevalence between the HIIT and RT groups (55.5% vs. 94.1, P=0.009). 60 However, there were no differences in the NR prevalence between HIIT and RT for decreasing 61 fasting glucose 62 Conclusions/interpretation: 12-weeks of HIIT and RT have similar effects and NR prevalence to 63 improve anthropometry, cardiovascular and glucose control variables; however, there is different 64 NR prevalence in other anthropometric, cardiovascular, strength and endurance performance 65 measurements in insulin resistant adult woman. These findings were displayed with a similar time 66 investment/week of 114 vs. 108 min, respectively to HIIT and RT. 67
Qualitative characteristics of water resulting from the introduction of Eucalyptus silviculture in Pampa biome, RS

This study aimed to present the effect on surface water quality of the introduction of eucalyptus forestry in areas that were traditionally used for extensive cattle farming in the Pampa biome, by comparing two paired watersheds located in the municipality of Rosario do Sul, one of them used for forestry and the other in an anthropized natural grassland condition in the Pampa biome. For this purpose, every fifteen days the following parameters were collected and analyzed in two watersheds with different land uses (watershed with grassland and extensive livestock farming – GW and watershed with Eucalyptus - EW) between the months of August 2011 and August 2012: pH, EC, temperature, turbidity and concentrations of SO42-, K+, Ca2+, Mg2+, Cl-, BOD5,20, SS, DS, alkalinity, total coliforms and Escherichia coli. Water quality and land use parameters averages were compared using the t-Test to account for the land use and seasonality. It was concluded that the introduction of forestry activity together with the areas of environmental protection required by the Brazilian legislation (Permanent Preservation Areas - PPA plus Legal Reserve - LR), contributed to the increased concentrations of conductivity, dissolved solids, alkalinity and calcium, and the decreased concentrations of total coliforms and Escherichia coli.