Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Multimodality intravascular imaging of bioresorbable vascular scaffolds implanted in vein grafts

Introduction There are no data presenting a serial assessment of vein graft healing after bioresorbable vascular scaffold (BVS) implantation at long-term follow-up. Aim To describe ABSORB BVS healing in vein grafts by optical coherence tomography (OCT) and high-definition intravascular imaging (HD-IVUS) at long-term follow-up. Material and methods: The study group consisted of 6 patients. The first patient had serial OCT assessment of BVS implanted in the saphenous vein grafts (SVG) at baseline and at 3-, 6-, 18-month follow-up and the second patient had OCT assessment of BVS implanted in the SVG at baseline and 24-, 48-month follow-up. The second and the third patients had OCT and HD-IVUS imaging at baseline and 48-month follow-up. The last 3 patients had OCT imaging of BVS implanted in the native coronary artery at 48-month follow-up. Results There were no differences in neointimal hyperplasia after BVS implantation between each time point. However, complete scaffold coverage was observed only 48 months after implantation. Out of 202 analyzed scaffold struts, there were 67 (33%) black boxes detectable at 48-month follow-up. HD-IVUS presented plaque burden up to 67% at the segment of BVS implantation at 48-months follow-up. There was a difference in neointimal hyperplasia thickness (1.27 (0.953–1.696) vs. 0.757 (0.633–0.848), p < 0.001) between a native coronary artery and BVS scaffolds at 48-month follow-up. Conclusions Bioresorbable vascular scaffold implanted in SVG characterized moderate neointimal hyperplasia as excessive as compared to native coronary arteries at long-term follow-up. The complete scaffold coverage was observed only 48 months after implantation.
NN and Hybrid Strategies for Speech Recognition in Romanian Language

In this paper we present results obtained with learning structures more “human likely” than the very effective and widely used hidden Markov model. Good results were obtained with simple artificial neural networks like the multilayer perceptron or the Kohonen maps. Hybrid structures have proven also their efficiency, the neuro-statistical hybrid applied enhancing the digit recognition rate of the initial HMM. Also fuzzy variants of the MLP and HMM gave good results in the tested tasks of vowel recognition.
Home range size decreases with increasing site fidelity in high-density subpopulations of brown trout

The home range (HR) of wild animals increases with individual body size and is smaller in high density populations in productive areas. If sufficient resources are available, animals often display sedentary behavior. The return and reuse of an environment by individuals is frequently termed “site fidelity”. Smaller HR size and high site fidelity have been reported especially in mammals. In the present study, we explored this relationship in adults of subpopulations of the brown trout Salmo trutta, which typically exhibits HRs. The HR size of conspecifics from subpopulations characterized by density and subpopulation site fidelity was determined by radio-telemetry during a 7-year study. We found smaller HR sizes in subpopulations with higher site fidelity. Moreover, HR size was found to increase with body mass and decrease with subpopulation density across seasons. The results showed that the HR size of wild brown trout varies with subpopulation density and site fidelity.
Variations of indicative dates of ice regime on Lake Onego based on ground air temperature

The paper shows the changes in the dates (complete freeze-up, ±5 days/°C and complete ice clearance, ±3 days/°C) of the ice regime in Lake Onego depending on changes in average air temperature within the preceding two-month periods (autumn and spring). The regression equations for their calculation based on previous three- and four-month periods according to the 2000-2018 data are also provided. Indicative dates of ice regime based on accumulated air temperatures within the ice period of Lake Onego were also established (early formation of ice phenomena, complete freeze-up phase, beginning of the break-up phase and complete ice clearance). Together with the data on expected air temperature above the lake’s surface, these dependencies enable us to predict the indicative dates of the ice regime.
Rereading Power And Freedom In J S Mill

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Scale-dependent estimates of niche overlap and environmental effects on two sister species of Neotropical snakes

ABSTRACT Detecting ecological patterns is highly dependent on the spatial scale of the analysis. However, the importance of scale has been poorly explored when testing environmental influences and estimating niche overlap between animal species. In this study, we tested the hypotheses that: 1) environmental influences on species distribution at different geographic scales will be distinct, 2) niche overlap limits species local occurrence. We modeled ecological distributions of Philodryas argentea (n = 319) and P. georgeboulengeri (n = 61) in the Amazonian biome at different spatial scales: local, using regression analysis along 880 km transect with evenly distributed plots; and broad, modeling occurrence data with a Maximum Entropy algorithm. Variables that contributed to P. argentea occurrence were tree cover and elevation at local scale and annual temperature range for broad scale. For P. georgeboulengeri, the most important variables at local and broad scales were tree cover and elevation, respectively. Niche overlap was estimated at 23% and niches were not similar. We conclude: 1) detection of the most relevant variables for distribution of both species is dependent on spatial scale used; 2) although limited, co-occurrence of species at local scale seems to be allowed by the high niche dissimilarity observed in broad scale.
Combining ability studies for yield and quality traits in aromatic genotypes of rice (Oryza Sativa. L.)

The present investigation was aimed to study the general combining ability of eight aromatic genotypes of rice and specific combining ability of all possible crosses for grain yield and quality traits in 28 F1’s obtained by 8x8 on way Diallel mating design. The estimates of SCA variance were revealed greater than GCA variance for all the characters except days to 50% flowering, days to maturity, plant height, effective tillers/plant and kernel length after cooking. It showed that both the additive as well as non-additive genetic variance exhibited importance for expression of the characters studied. The Parents, Pusa -2517-2-51-1and Pusa Sugandh-5 studied were identified as best general combiner for both yield and quality traits for most of the characters. Crosses, Pusa-2517-2-51-1×Type-3 showed non additive effects for yield traits only. However, the cross Ranbir Basmati x Pusa Basmati-1 showed non additive effects for quality traits. Cross combination viz., Pusa Sugandh-5 x Pusa Basmati-1, Ranbir Basmati x Kasturi Basmati, Kasturi Basmati × Pusa-2517-2-51-1 and Pusa Sugandh-3 x Type-3 showed non additive gene action for most of the yield as well as quality traits. For those traits which showed high performance were under the control of dominance and dominance × dominance gene effects, heterosis breeding would be most effective. Thus, present study aims to develop hybrids performing better for both yield as well as quality traits.
Relative Abundance of the Azorean Buzzard Buteo Buteo Rothschildi and its Responses to Land Use

Summary. The relative abundance of the Azorean Buzzard Buteo buteo rothschildi, both temporally and spatially, was assessed to determine its land use preferences and to support its conservation. The main aims were to compare its relative abundance between years, islands and localities and to relate these to land use in the context of habitat changes. Randomly selected plots were surveyed using two sampling methods: strip transect and point counts, to record any buzzards seen during the breeding season and to assess land use characteristics. The buzzards were most numerous on the largest island (São Miguel), and least numerous on the smallest one (Graciosa), as expected. However, we did not find significant differences in abundance among localities in Graciosa or between years in both islands. We only found local variation in abundance on S. Miguel. The overall population stability clearly favours the conservation of this Azorean endemic subspecies. Finally, we found that buzzards avoid industrial areas, urbanisation, natural vegetation and agricultural land, a finding that should be kept in mind by policymakers. These results may be used for landscape planning and management by authorities. There are several regional Management Plans with a spatial dimension but for land use classification the Municipal Master Plans have the discretionary power to classify urban and rural areas. Therefore, this information should be integrated into the decision process of the local classification actions. Future studies should include further habitat variables to assess their relationships with buzzard abundance, but also to extend the analyses to the remaining Azorean Islands in order to understand more deeply how this insular raptor responds to habitat changes. The results of these studies should strengthen law enforcement on land use sustainability and help to promote awareness among managers, landowners, stakeholders and the general public. —Lopes, M. , Pereira, D.G. , Afonso, A. and Melo, F. (2019). Relative abundance of the Azorean Buzzard Buteo buteo rothschildi and its responses to land use. Ardeola, 66: 343-360.
AN UNEXPECTED COMBINATION OF PROLACTINOMA AND SEPTO-OPTIC DYSPLASIA.

Objective To describe the unusual finding of pituitary adenoma in a patient with septo-optic dysplasia (SOD). Methods We describe the clinical presentation, biochemical and radiological evaluation, treatment, and outcomes of a patient with macroprolactinoma and previously undiagnosed SOD. Results A 41-year-old woman with optic nerve hypoplasia and growth hormone deficiency presented with new-onset galactorrhea, polyuria, and polydipsia. Physical exam was notable for bilateral galactorrhea. Laboratory workup showed a prolactin level of 176 μg/L (reference range is 6 to 20 μg/L), serum cortisol of 7.7 μg/dL (reference range is 5.0 to 20.0 μg/dL), and adrenocorticotropic hormone of 54 pg/mL (reference range is 0 to 46 pg/mL). Thyroid function and pituitary-gonadal axis testing were normal. Low-dose cosyntropin test showed a borderline cortisol response and persistently low adrenal androgens, suggestive of partial secondary adrenal insufficiency. A water deprivation test showed evidence of diabetes insipidus (DI). Magnetic resonance imaging of the sella showed a 1.0 × 1.0 × 1.5-cm mass compatible with pituitary adenoma, absence of septum pellucidum, and atrophy of the optic nerves.The patient was diagnosed with SOD with partial hypopituitarism and a concomitant macroprolactinoma of more recent onset resulting in DI. The patient was treated with cabergoline with good clinical and biochemical response including resolution of DI symptoms. Subsequent magnetic resonance imaging of the sella showed near resolution of the prolactinoma. Conclusion We conclude that a diagnosis of SOD should not exclude the possibility of a pituitary adenoma in the appropriate clinical context, and that the pattern of hormonal deficits in such a combination may be uncharacteristic of the deficits expected with pituitary adenoma alone.
Mixing with helical ribbon agitators: Part III. Non‐Newtonian fluids

The use of helical ribbon agitators to mix viscous non-Newtonian fluids has been investigated. A generalized model, based on an appropriate definition of effective viscosity, is proposed to predict power consumption. This model is most successful with fluids that do not have a high degree of elasticity. It was found that the efficiency of mixing of pseudoplastic fluids was about half of that of Newtonian fluids in the same mixer, while the efficiency of mixing viscoelastic fluids was still lower and approximately independent of the mixer geometry. Blade width was the primary variable affecting the mixing efficiency on inelastic fluids.
Microscopic anatomy of the reproductive organs of female Philippine native pig (Sus scrofa)

The study described and compared the histological characteristics of the reproductive organs of female Philippine native pigs (PNPs). About 5 cm of each segment of the female reproductive tract (ovary, oviduct, uterine horn, cervix, vagina and vulva) were collected, fixed in 10% formalin and sent to the Department of Pathology, Providence Hospital, Quezon City for slide processing. Photomicroscope was used in the examination of the cross and longitudinal sections of the prepared slides under scanner, LPO (40x) and HPO (100x). Results showed that the number and size of the functional structures of the organs examined increased with aging of the animal. The oviduct epithelium was thickest in infundibulum and diminished towards the uterus where the isthmus has the thinnest epithelium. No notable differences on the epithelial linings of the vulva and vagina of the female PNPs were observed. These findings provide additional information about the structure and organization of the reproductive organs and systems of PNPs which could be useful for the development of technologies for the improvement of its reproduction. Also, this is the first study to provide detailed histological descriptions of the PNPs reproductive organs.
Croissance pré-sevrage des chevreaux en Guadeloupe

La croissance des chevreaux détend étroitement de la uroduction laitière de leur mère, en particulier pendant les 40 premiers jours, où les coefficients de corrélation sont les plus élevés (0.7 à 0.9). En effet les chevreaux élevés uar des mères recevant un haut niveau alimentaire (fourrage et complément) ont un GMQ (O-40 jours) supérieur (83 g/j + 18 vs 53 + 17, P < 0.001) à celui de ceux dont les mères ne recoivent que le fourrage vert. Pour un niveau d’alimentation lactée comparable, quelle que soit la saison d’élevage, les jeunes qui reçoivent en plus du lait et du fourrage, un aliment concentré (0.86 UFL et 115g PDIN/kg, distribué ad libitum à partir de la 3e semaine) ont une croissance (GM0 40-851) sunérieure de l’ordre de 40 D. 100. améliorent leur poids au-sevragë de&20 à 16 p. 100 et réduisent leur taux de mortalité de 28 à 0 p. 100. Les facteurs de variation liés au stade d’allaitement et à l’effet indirect de la saison sont présentés et discutés. Dans un troupeau expérimental conduit en élevage semiintensif sur prairie fertilisée (3 périodes de mise bas par an, rotation des parcelles, déparasitages interne et externe réguliers), deux conduites principales sont mises en parallèle : une amélioration du système de sevrage via l’allongement systématique de la durée d’allaitement (de 60 à 75 jours) et via la complémentation du couple mère-jeune permettrait de passer d’un poids moyen au sevrage de 6.5 ku + 0.9 à 73 i + 21 à un noids de 7.9 ke + 1.9 à 75 i 2 7. Dans les deux cas les facteurs de variation internes et externes aux animaux sont discutés. Dans de bonnes conditions d’élevage, le chevreau Créole présente un bon potentiel du production : son poids de naissance (1.5 ke) est multialié par 4.6 à 5.7 au moment du sevrage à 85 jours. A Pa%ir de ce Acrit&e la mise en comparaison de Bitos résultats avec 20 publications se rapportant à différents types de chevreaux élevés -dans des conditions diverses montre que les chevreaux créoles se classent très bien dans le monde trouical. Mots clés : Chevreaux Créole Croissance pré-sevrage Effet de la mère Niveau d’alimentation Technique de sevrage Système allaitant critique (12), les gains moyens quotidiens sont voisins de 60 g. Le taux de mortalité peut être très élevé, de 26 p. 100 à 50 p. 100 selon les élevages (9).
Effects of Saline Drinking Water on Growth Performance and Mortality Rate of Japanese Quails (Coturnix coturnix Japonica)

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of added different levels of common salt in drinking water on the production performance and mortality rate in Japanese quail chicks. A total of 600 one-day old (8.61±0.21 grams) Japanese quail chicks divided into six treatment groups and five replicates of 20 birds per experimental units, based on completely randomized design for 42 days. All groups were fed the same diets and only amount of salt in the water differed. Control group consumed conventional drinking water and other treatments have 1.32, 2.80, 3.80, 5.56 and 7.12 grams of salt per liter which was equal to 233 ppm total dissolved solids (TDS) for control group and 1233, 2233, 3233, 4233 and 5233 ppm for other experimental groups, respectively. The results showed that feed intake (FI), body weight gain (BWG), live body weight (LBW) and feed conversion ratio (FCR) were significantly affected by water salinity (p > 0.0001). The highest FI and worst FCR were for treatment containing 5233 ppm TDS whereas the best FCR have been observed for treatments containing 233, 1233 and 2233 ppm TDS. The mortality rate also significantly increased by the increasing TDS level in drinked water (p > 0.0001). In conclusion, in order to maintain quail chicks performance at economic and acceptable range as well as least mortality, amount of TDS in drinking water should not be more than 2233 ppm.
Juxta-membrane S-acylation of plant receptor-like kinases – fortuitous or functional?

S-acylation is a common post-translational modification of membrane protein cysteine residues with many regulatory roles. S-acylation adjacent to transmembrane domains has been described in the literature as affecting diverse protein properties including turnover, trafficking and microdomain partitioning. However, all of these data are derived from mammalian and yeast systems. Here we examine the role of S-acylation adjacent to the transmembrane domain of the plant pathogen perceiving receptor-like kinase FLS2. Surprisingly, S-acylation of FLS2 adjacent to the transmembrane domain is not required for either FLS2 trafficking or signalling function. Expanding this analysis to the wider plant receptor-like kinase superfamily we find that S-acylation adjacent to receptor-like kinase domains is common but poorly conserved between orthologues through evolution. This suggests that S-acylation of receptor-like kinases at this site is likely the result of chance mutation leading to cysteine occurrence. As transmembrane domains followed by cysteine residues are common motifs for S-acylation to occur, and many S-acyl transferases appear to have lax substrate specificity, we propose that many receptor-like kinases are fortuitously S-acylated once chance mutation has introduced a cysteine at this site. Interestingly some receptor-like kinases show conservation of S-acylation sites between orthologues suggesting that S-acylation has come to play a role and has been positively selected for during evolution. The most notable example of this is in the ERECTA-like family where S-acylation of ERECTA adjacent to the transmembrane domain occurs in all ERECTA orthologues but not in the parental ERECTA-like clade. This suggests that ERECTA S-acylation occurred when ERECTA emerged during the evolution of angiosperms and may have contributed to the neo-functionalisation of ERECTA from ERECTA-like proteins.
Population Genetics of the Tick, Dermacentor andersoni, in Montana, based on the Mitochondrial 16S Gene

The tick Dermacentor andersoni is a vector for Colorado tick fever, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Powassan encephalitis, and bovine anaplasmosis. Under the Infectious Disease Ecology Research Program at Carroll College, the protocols for developing a West Nile Virus, carried primarily by the mosquito vector Culex tarsalis, distribution map are being applied to D. andersoni. A portion of the 16s ribosomal mtDNA was PCR amplified using the D16S5 and 16S+1 primers for 105 D. andersoni spread across five sites in western Montana. There were nine different haplotypes found in this study. This is lower than the 14 reported haplotypes found in a similar study done near Lake Como in Montana. The statistical analysis indicated there was no statistical difference of haplotype distribution among the populations. Also, there were no more than two haplotypes that matched when comparing the current study, a study in Canada, and the two other studies done in Montana. However, the usefulness of the 16s ribosomal mtDNA in differentiating between sister species was demonstrated.
A Rare Case of Partial Peripheral Thyroid Hormone Resistance Due to a Point Mutation in the Membrane Integrin Α(V)Β(3) and Concomitant Hashimoto`s Thyroiditis

BACKGROUND: Peripheral resistance to thyroid hormones is a type of unresponsiveness of the peripheral cells or tissues to FT3 and/or FT4. Generalised resistance to thyroid hormones affects the pituitary gland and most of the peripheral tissues. Selective pituitary resistance or central resistance to thyroid hormones include unresponsiveness of the pituitary gland, but the peripheral tissues are responsive. Selective peripheral resistance involves peripheral tissue or cellular resistance to thyroid hormones, but the pituitary gland is responsive. CASE PRESENTATION: We present a rare case of a female patient with partial peripheral resistance to thyroid hormones due to a point mutation coding for the beta subunit of the integrin molecule α(V)β(3) and concomitant Hashimoto`s thyroiditis. Clinically, the patient`s symptoms were in favour of hypothyroidism, and the laboratory results were in favour of the secondary hyperthyroid state. PCR protein amplification detected a point mutation coding for the membrane receptor, which mediates a signal via the MAPK pathway when bonded with thyroid hormones. CONCLUSION: Peripheral resistance to thyroid hormones is a very rare condition and can often be misdiagnosed due to the broad spectrum of clinically similar differential diagnostic entities. Molecular analysis is required to confirm the exact underlying cause for the impaired peripheral sensitivity to thyroid hormones syndrome.
Effect of Computer Animation Instruction on Spatial Visualization Performance

Hart, William J. Effect of Computer Animation Instruction on Spatial Visualization Performance. (Under the direction of Dr. Theodore J. Branoff) The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a sixteen week long animation class on spatial visualization performance. The students in the treatment group were provided instruction consisting of four hours of lecture/lab each week. Lecture/Lab consisted of lessons on the fundamentals, history, and techniques of animation. The students were provided instruction in and opportunity to use three different animation packages (Flash ®, TrueSpace ®, and 3D Studio Max ®). The spatial visualization performance of the students in the animation group was compared to a control group of students in a Foundation of Graphics (GC120) class. A paired T-test was completed on each group to determine progress made within each group. An Independent Samples T-test was used to make a comparison between the animation test group and the control group. When H0: animation group = control group was tested, analysis indicated that no significant difference existed between the groups. This research requires a larger sample size and a different test instrument to repeat the study. EFFECT OF COMPUTER ANIMATION INSTRUCTION ON SPATIAL VISUALIZATION PERFORMANCE