Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Seismic performance comparison of two rocking isolation alternatives for an overpass bridge

Rocking isolation of structures is evolving as an alternative design concept in earthquake engineering. The present paper investigates the seismic performance of an actual overpass bridge of the Attiki Odos motorway (Athens, Greece), employing two different concepts of rocking isolation: (a) rocking of the piers on the foundation (rocking piers); and (b) rocking of the pier and foundation assembly (rocking footings) on the soil. The examined bridge is an asymmetric 5-span system having a continuous deck and founded on surface foundations on a deep clay layer. The seismic performance of the two rocking isolated bridges is compared to that of the existing bridge, which is conventionally designed according to current seismic design codes. To that end, 3D numerical models of the bridge–foundation–abutment–soil system are developed, and both static pushover and nonlinear dynamic time history analyses are performed. For the latter, an ensemble of 20 records (10 ground motions of 2 perpendicular components each) that exceed the design level are selected. The conventional system collapses in 5/10 of the (intentionally severe) examined seismic excitations. The rocking piers design alternative survives in 8/10 of the cases examined, with negligible residual deformations. The safety margins of the rocking footings design concept are even larger, as it survives in all examined cases. Both rocking isolation concepts are proven to offer increased levels of seismic resilience, reducing the probability of collapse and the degree of structural damage. Nevertheless, in the rocking piers design alternative high stress concentrations at the rotation pole (pier base) are developed, indicating the need for a special design of the pier ends. This is not the case for the rocking footings concept, which however is subject to increased residual settlements but no residual rotations.
Application of Fusion Rules to Classification of Subfactors

By the technique of Longo's sector, the following two results are obtained. (1) A proof is given to Ocneanu's announcement about the non-existence of paragroups for Coxeter graphs E7 and A>dd(2) Subfactors of the type IIIj AFD factor with index 3 are classified. §
Risk Factor e tailored Small Group Education for Patients with First-time Acute Coronary Syndrome

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a risk factoretailored small group education on anxiety and depressive symptoms, self-efficacy and self-care compliance in patients with first-time acute coronary syndrome (ACS) for 12-month follow-up. Methods: A quasi-experimental pretest and post-test design was used. Patients were recruited from a national university hospital from 2010 to 2011 in Korea. The group education consisted of a 60-minute long video developed using multimedia contents including voice-recorded texts, flash animation, and video clips, with nurses' dialogue. The intervention group (n 1⁄4 34) participated in group education using the multimedia video in a small group of patients with similar risk factors, and received periodic telephone counseling and text messages. The control group (n 1⁄4 40) received usual care and counseling upon request. Results: Depressive symptoms decreased, and self-efficacy and self-care compliance in the areas of medication, exercise, and healthy diet practice significantly increased in patients in the intervention group, compared with those in the control group. Conclusions: Risk factoretailored small group education and periodic text message were an effective strategy for decreasing depression, and increasing self-efficacy and long-term compliance with lifestyle changes in patients with first-time ACS. We suggested that risk factoretailored small group education need to be given for first-time ACS patients for psychological support and behavioral change in clinical practice. It is also comparable to individual approach to encourage psychological and behavioral change. Copyright © 2015, Korean Society of Nursing Science. Published by Elsevier. All rights reserved.
The medicalization of Nonhuman Animal rights: frame contestation and the exploitation of disability

Nonhuman Animal rights activists are sometimes dismissed as ‘crazy’ or irrational by countermovements seeking to protect status quo social structures. Social movements themselves often utilize disability narratives in their claims-making as well. In this article, we argue that Nonhuman Animal exploitation and Nonhuman Animal rights activism are sometimes medicalized in frame disputes. The contestation over mental ability ultimately exploits humans with disabilities. The medicalization of Nonhuman Animal rights activism diminishes activists’ social justice claims, but the movement’s medicalization of Nonhuman Animal use unfairly otherizes its target population and treats disability identity as a pejorative. Utilizing a content analysis of major newspapers and anti-speciesist activist blogs published between 2009 and 2013, it is argued that disability has been incorporated into the tactical repertoires of the Nonhuman Animal rights movement and countermovements, becoming a site of frame contestation. The findings could have implications for a number of other social movements that also negatively utilize disability narratives.
MAPPING QTLS FOR YIELD AND YIELD COMPONENTS UNDER DROUGHT STRESS IN BREAD WHEAT ( TRITICUM AESTIVUM L . )

The aim of this study was to discover the geneic basis of drought tolerance, a double haploid mapping population, Drought Mapping Population 5 (DR. M.P. 5) was assessed for drought tolerance in hexaploid wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under control and drought stress condition. The germplasm was planted under control and stress conditions. The yield and yield components were recorded. QTLs were detected by linking morphological data with genotypic data. Five drought tolerant wheat lines were found based on a thousand-grain weight, ranging from 49 to 62 g. Novel Quantitative Trait Loci (QTLs) for spike length and grain per spike were identified during the present study. The novel QTLs are of great importance as these may be helpful in finding such regions in genome, which are responsible for drought tolerance contributing characteristics. The D genome is the main allele which denote drought tolerance to hexapoloid wheat while A and B genome in durum contribute the stress tolerant characteristics.
Edinburgh Research Explorer The Lyman-alpha forest in optically-thin hydrodynamical simulations

We study the statistics of the Ly α forest in a ﬂat (cid:3) cold dark matter cosmology with the N -body + Eulerian hydrodynamics code NYX . We produce a suite of simulations, covering the observationally relevant redshift range 2 ≤ z ≤ 4. We ﬁnd that a grid resolution of 20 h − 1 kpc is required to produce 1 per cent convergence of Ly α forest ﬂux statistics, up to k = 10 h − 1 Mpc. In addition to establishing resolution requirements, we study the effects of missing modes in these simulations, and ﬁnd that box sizes of L > 40 h − 1 Mpc are needed to suppress numerical errors to a sub-per cent level. Our optically thin simulations with the ionizing background prescription of Haardt & Madau reproduce an intergalactic medium density–temperature relation with T 0 ≈ 10 4 K and γ ≈ 1.55 at z = 2, with a mean transmitted ﬂux close to the observed values. When using the ionizing background prescription of Faucher-Gigu`ere et al., the mean ﬂux is 10–15 per cent below observed values at z = 2, and a factor of 2 too small at z = 4. We show the effects of the common practice of rescaling optical depths to the observed mean ﬂux and how it affects convergence rates. We also investigate the practice of ‘splicing’ results from a number of different simulations to estimate the 1D ﬂux power spectrum and show it is accurate at the 10 per cent level. Finally, we ﬁnd that collisional heating of the gas from dark matter particles is negligible in modern cosmological simulations.
THE INFLUENCE OF VALGUS HEEL POSITION ON FOOT LOADING IN A CHILD'S GAIT

Background: Flat foot is a typical clinical sign in childhood, expressed as valgus positioning of the heel during vertical foot loading. This may lead to medial deviation of the foot axis and cause overloading of some foot areas. Objective: To determine the influence of valgus position of the heel (both bilateral and unilateral) on foot loading during gait. Methods: An experimental group consisting of children with bilateral heel valgus deformity (16 children, age 5.3 ± 1.3 years) and children with unilateral heel valgus deformity (14 children, age 5.6 ± 1.6 years). The control group comprised of 14 children (age 4.5 ± 1.2 years). For measuring foot loading during gait, the Footscan (RSScan International, Olen, Belgium) pressure plate was used. Each subject went through 8 trials of gait measurement. From each trial, 8 foot areas were evaluated. Data processing with mean values for each subject was performed by non-parametric tests (Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon tests, Spearman correlation) in the STATISTICA programme (StatSoft, Inc., Tulsa, USA). Results: Pressure peak and pressure impulse in the first metatarsal was greater for the bilateral valgus group (p < 0.01) in comparison to the control group. The group with unilateral valgus deformity showed greater pressure impulse in the medial heel (p < 0.05) and in the first (p < 0.01) and third metatarsal (p < 0.05) of the limb with non-valgus position of heel when compared to the limb with valgus heel position. Another significant difference (p < 0.01) between the valgus and non-valgus limb was found for the foot axis angle (non-valgus 8.2°, valgus 2.7°). Conclusion: The results show that valgus positioning of the heel influences foot loading in children during gait. The findings of this study suggest the necessity of a complex solution to the problem of preventing further progression of pathological changes.
Determining accurate measurements of the growth rate from the galaxy correlation function in simulations

ABSTRACT We use high-resolution N-body simulations to develop a new, exible, empirical ap-proach for measuring the growth rate from redshift-space distortions (RSD) in the2-point galaxy correlation function. We quantify the systematic error in measuringthe growth rate in a 1h 3 Gpc volume over a range of redshifts, from the darkmatter particle distribution and a range of halo-mass catalogues with a number den-sity comparable to the latest large-volume galaxy surveys such as the WiggleZ DarkEnergy Survey and the Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey (BOSS). Our sim-ulations allow us to span halo masses with bias factors ranging from unity (probedby emission-line galaxies) to more massive haloes hosting Luminous Red Galaxies.We show that the measured growth rate is sensitive to the model adopted for thesmall-scale real-space correlation function, and in particular that the \standard" as-sumption of a power-law correlation function can result in a signi cant systematicerror in the growth rate determination. We introduce a new, empirical tting func-tion that produces results with a lower (5-10%) amplitude of systematic error. Wealso introduce a new technique which permits the galaxy pairwise velocity distribu-tion, the quantity which drives the non-linear growth of structure, to be measuredas a non-parametric stepwise function. Our (model-independent) results agree wellwith an exponential pairwise velocity distribution, expected from theoretical consid-erations, and are consistent with direct measurements of halo velocity di erences fromthe parent catalogues. In a companion paper we present the application of our newmethodology to the WiggleZ Survey dataset.Key words: large-scale structure of Universe, cosmological parameters, cosmology:theory
Processes of decision-making with adaptive combinations of wiki and chat tools

Debate in the field of event-based analysis of collaborative process data has focused on how best to account for the temporal nature of processes. We reanalyzed data from an online learning environment that included multiple tool use (chat and wiki) in synchronous and asynchronous collaborative settings. In this paper we modeled decision-making, and used time to identify four patterns of tool use to make decisions: single chat, multiple chat, chat/s and follow-up wiki, and integrated. Each pattern of tool use was associated with a unique process model, which indicated the affordances of each tool for that particular activity. The examination of the integrated use of tools, and the integrated decision-making process in a collaborative online setting has implications for designers, instructors and researchers.
Comparison of TCI–Benindra formula, Al-Qahtani, and Blenkin-Taylor methods for age estimation in 16–21 year olds

Due to the possible risk of age manipulation in 16–21 year-old individuals, particularly in cases of human trafficking, accurate methods of exact age estimation are essential. This study aimed to test the accuracy of the tooth coronal index (TCI)–Benindra formula method, which is based on the mandibular first premolar, and to compare it with other methods, namely, the Al-Qahtani and the Blenkin-Taylor methods. This result found that there were no significant differences (p > 0.05) among the three age estimation methods and that all three methods yielded ages that were close to real age, in age range of 16–21 years. Therefore, the TCI–Benindra formula, the Al-Qahtani, and the Blenkin-Taylor methods may be used for accurate age estimation, specifically in Indonesian population.
EPIDEMIOLOGICAL STUDY OF END STAGE RENAL DISEASE PATIENTS MAINTAINED ON HAEMODIALYSIS IN EL-MINIA GOVERNORATE; EGYPT.

Mohamed Ibrahim Atta 1 , Ashraf Genina 2 , Ashraf Abdel AzeemEwis 3 , Ahmed Amin Ibrahim 1 , NillyHelmyAbdalla 1 and Warda Sultan Mohamad 4 . 1. Lecturer of Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Egypt. 2. Professor of Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Egypt. 3. Professor of Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Egypt. 4. M.B. B.CH, MSc internal medicine Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Egypt. Manuscript Info Abstract . Manuscript History
Low abundance and probable decline of the critically endangered Maui's dolphin estimated by genotype capture–recapture

The New Zealand endemic Maui's dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori maui) is considered ‘critically endangered’ by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature as a result of decline due, in part, to fisheries‐related mortalities. To estimate the abundance and trends of this subspecies, we used open‐population capture–recapture models based on microsatellite genotyping of living and beachcast (dead) dolphins sampled between January 2001 and November 2007. A total of 82 genetic samples were available: 70 biopsy samples collected from living Maui's dolphins and 12 necropsy samples collected from beachcast or floating carcasses, of which five showed evidence of fisheries entanglement. Microsatellite genotyping of up to 14 loci identified 54 individuals; 42 sampled alive on one or more occasions, one sampled alive, then found beachcast 2 years later, and 11 sampled only as carcasses, including two neonates. The sex ratio of the sample did not differ significantly from unity (25 males: 29 females). Using a POPAN model for live capture records, the abundance of the super population available during the multiyear study was estimated to be N = 87 [95% (confidence limits) CL, 59–158]. Using a Pradel‐like model modified to include both live capture and beachcast records, the abundance of the population was estimated to be N = 69 (95% CL, 38–125) for the midpoint of the study in 2003. The results of both models suggested that the population was likely to be declining across the study period, although this trend could not be confirmed with 95% confidence. As the genotypes provide permanent marks of individual identity, continued genetic monitoring could provide improved confidence in the abundance and trends of this subspecies.
Characterisation of the xylem of 352 conifers

Siguiendo los metodos tradicionales de preparacion y descripcion de la madera a nivel microscopico, se han realizado 352 descripciones de maderas de coniferas. Para la caracterizacion de cada madera se ha elaborado una clave de multiple entrada con un total de 81 caracteres dividida en cuatro grupos: traqueidas con 29 caracteres, parenquima axial 8, radios lenosos 37 y canales resiniferos 7.
A Pilot Study of the Psychological Impact of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on Persons who Stutter 39 psychotherapyeuropean

effect sizes ranged from average (self-efficacy beliefs, coping and attitude towards speech situations) to large (stress, anxiety and locus of control). The findings of the present study show that the participants suffered less than before from stress and anxiety about speech situations, had developed a more positive attitude towards speech situations, appeared to have improved levels of internal locus of control and showed a problem-focused coping behavior. Thus, it can be concluded that the MBSR program might offer a meaningful supplement to stuttering therapy.
Giant Retroperitoneal Lipoma: a Case Report and Review

Retroperitoneal lipomas have remained the essentially rare tumors seen in clinical practice. There are very few reported cases in surgical literature worldwide.Case: The authors report a case of giant retroperitoneal lipoma in a 35-year-old female, with a history of pain and abdominal distension. Abdominal ultrasonography and CT scan of abdomen showed a large mass located in the retroperitoneal space. Laparotomy showed a large encapsulated tumor measuring 40 x 30 x 10 cm and weighing 8kg. The histological study revealed a benign neoplasm of fatty cells. The patient had a good postoperative performance status. Conclusion: Lipomas should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a solid tumor in the retroperitoneal space and treatment of retroperitoneal lipomas is eminently surgical. Keywords: Giant retroperitoneal lipoma.
Application of a Genetic Algorithm for Testing SEUs in SRAM-FPGA Systems

Testing of FPGAs is gaining more and more interest because of the employment of FPGA devices in many safety-critical application fields. We propose a prototype of a tool for the generation of test patterns for application-dependent testing of SEUs in SRAM-FPGAs based on a genetic algorithm. We focus on SEUs affecting logic resources of the FPGA. SEUs in any configuration bit are addressed, making our fault model much more accurate than the classical stuck-at fault model. Results from the application of the tool to some circuits from the ISCAS and ITC benchmarks are reported.
Biorational approaches for the management of fruit borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) in bell pepper

The studies on biorational approaches for the management of fruit borer, Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) in bell pepper were conducted in Biological Control Laboratory and at Entomological Research Farm, Department of Entomology, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana during 2012 and 2013. Toxicity and efficacy of six biorational insecticides against this pest and their impact on natural enemy‟s fauna in bell pepper ecosystem was evaluated. In leaf dip bioassay, on the basis of LC50 values against 3 rd instar larvae of H. armigera, the order of toxicity of tested insecticides was emamectin benzoate > azadirachtin > spinosad > B. thuringiensis > B. bassiana > HaNPV. The respective LC50 values for these insecticides were 0.00015, 0.00016, 0.00143, 0.00144, 0.00277 per cent and 2.39x10 5 PIB ml -1 , respectively. However, field doses calculated on the basis of LC50 were recorded with highest cumulative mortality of 3 rd instar larvae in emamectin benzoate 5 SG (60.51%) and spinosad 45 SC (56.24%). For per cent pupation of surviving larvae, emamectin benzoate (22.37%) and spinosad (26.66%) showed significantly lowest pupation. Similar pattern was observed in pupal weight and healthy pupae. Maximum adult emergence was in control (90.00%) followed by HaNPV (37.24%). Azadirachtin 1 EC had the latent effect on hatchability of eggs laid by recovered adults by significantly reducing egg hatching. In ovicidal tests, lowest hatchability of eggs 72 h after treatment was recorded with spinosad (23.66%) and emamectin benzoate (30.53%). Under field conditions, spinosad (29.67 plant -1 ) and emamectin benzoate (27.67 plant -1 ) were most efficient in reducing larval population and per cent fruit infestation with highest number of healthy fruits in these treatments. The highest marketable fruit yields and B: C ratio was again recorded in plots treated with spinosad (44.86 t ha -1 ; 1:2.78) and emamectin benzoate (42.96 t ha -1 ; 1:2.69). The different biorational pesticides had little effect on population of coccinellid beetles (0.34 to 0.50 plant -1 ) and chrysopids (0.54 to 0.74 plant -1 ). Studies on disruptive influence of different biopesticides on T. chilonis revealed that emamectin benzoate @ 0.60 g L -1 affected the adult emergence (77.41% emergence) most followed by spinosad @ 0.64 ml L -1 (75.80% emergence) and azadirachtin @ 3.20 ml L 1 (81.15%). HaNPV was least disruptive to adult emergence (87.25%) followed by B. bassiana (87.10%) and B. thuringiensis (85.50%).
Equilibrium adsorption isotherm of U(VI) at pH 4 and pH 5 onto synthetic magnetite nanoparticles

The adsorption features of synthetic magnetite nanoparticles have been investigated for removal of uranyl ions from nitric solutions. These magnetic nanoparticles can be used to adsorb contaminants in wastewater and can subsequently be removed from the medium by a magnetic process because of their superparamagnetic behaviour. The magnetite nanoparticles were synthesised by simultaneous precipitating of Fe2+ and Fe3+ ions in a NaOH solution. Batch experiments were carried out to investigate the adsorption of UO22+ ions from nitric solution, pH 4 and 5, onto magnetic nanoparticles. Two minutes of application of a magnetic field were sufficient for removing the magnetite nanoparticles from the liquid medium. Equilibrium adsorption isotherm was evaluated using Freundlich and Langmuir models. The adsorption was between 40% and 80% under conditions studied.
D Seismic Interpretation of a Plio-Pleistocene Mass Transport Deposit in the Deepwater Taranaki Basin of New Zealand

A series of Plio-Pleistocene mass transport deposits (MTD) have been identified in the deepwater Taranaki Basin, in New Zealand, using the Romney 3D seismic survey, which covers an area of approximately 2000 km. One of these MTDs has been chosen for description and interpretation based on high confidence mapping of its boundary surfaces. The deposit exhibits an array of interesting features similar to those documented by researchers elsewhere plus a unique basal feature unlike those previously observed. The basal shear surface exhibits erosional features such as grooves, “monkey fingers”, and glide tracks. Internally, the MTD is typically characterized by low impedance, chaotic, semi-transparent reflectors surrounding isolated coherent packages of seismic facies interpreted as intact blocks rafted within the mass transport complex. Distally, the deposit presents outrunner blocks and pressure ridges. The new element described in this work consists of a composite feature that includes a protruding obstacle (“shield block”) on the paleo-seafloor that acted as a barrier to subsequent flows as they advanced downslope. These blocks disrupt the incoming flow and result in elongate, downflow negative features (“erosional shadow scours”), which are then infilled by the mass transport deposit, and are preserved as elongate isochore thicks. Kinematic evidence provided by various structures suggests that the MTD flow direction was SE-NW toward bathyal depths. The features presented and the absence of extensional headwall structures, such as local arcuate glide planes and rotated slide blocks, suggest that this part of the deposit belongs to the translational to distal domain of the MTD, and its source area is expected to be somewhere toward the SE in a paleo continental slope.