Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Simulation study on the effects of incorporating external genetic evaluation results.

INTRODUCTION Ideally a sire should be evaluated with all available data, however sometimes progeny data are not all submitted to the same evaluation centers. In such cases, sire rankings differ from one evaluation center to another due to both sampling of progeny data and differences in analytical methods. Cunningham et al (1998) reported an example of such situation. There were 107 Angus bulls in the American Simmental Association (ASA) multiple breed system that also were published in the Fall 1997 Angus Sire Evaluation Report. The average accuracies for the Angus expected progeny differences (EPDs) were . 98, . 97, . 96, and . 93 for Birth Weight (BWT), Weaning Weight (WWT), Yearling Weight (YWT), and Maternal Milk (MMK). The average accuracies for the ASA EPDs were . 38, . 35, . 35, and . 30 for BWT, WWT, YWT, and MMK and EPDs were dissimilar. Incorporating published external information provides another way to improve accuracy other than combining original data. The earliest effort can be traced back to the procedure by Henderson (1975). He described incorporation of sire evaluations from records of artificial insemination sired daughters in other herds into the intraherd predictions. Quaas (1979) gave a general derivation for Henderson’s procedure. Van Vleck (1982) obtained a different version of derivation for the purpose of teaching as well as for establishing the logical basis for an approximation in the procedure. Quaas and Zhang (2001) presented a similar procedure in a Bayesian framework to incorporate external information. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of implementing the procedure using simulated data. In this procedure the external information is assumed to be contained in the external genetic evaluations and accuracies.
IMMIGRATION AND HOUSING : RETHINKING THE ROLE OF FISCAL POLICIES TO MANAGE DIVERSITY

71 * This chapter is part of the research project “Fiscal policy, immigration and housing” (SEJ2006-13832), directed by Prof. Dr. Antonia Agulló Agüero and financed by the Spanish Ministry of Science and the European Social Fund (grant BES-2008-003252). For more details, see Agulló Agüero, A. (coord.) (forthcoming), “Fiscalidad de la vivienda e inmigración en Europa”, Barcelona: J.M. Bosch Editor (ISBN: 978-84-7698-9647). This work is also part of the activities of the Research Group in Tax Law (2009 SGR 886), funded by the Government of Catalonia. This chapter was prepared during a research visit to the Institut für Finanzund Steuerrecht of the Universität Heidelberg (Germany). Research assistance from Laura Panadès Estruch is acknowledged. We are also grateful to Lydia Jones for proof-reading the text. Introduction
Impact of home-based exercise on quality of life of women with primary dysmenorrhoea

Primary dysmenorrhoea is chronic cyclical pelvic pain associated with menstruation in the absence of an identifiable pathological condition. While medical treatments are available for primary dysmenorrhoea, exercise is accepted as an effective intervention. This study aimed to investigate the impact of home-based exercise on pain intensity and quality of life in women with primary dysmenorrhoea. Of 45 women with primary dysmenorrhoea included in the study, 40 completed it. At the beginning of the study baseline physical activity was determined using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Pain intensity was measured on the visual analogue scale (VAS), and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was assessed with the SF-36 health survey. A standard home-based exercise intervention was recommended for all the patients, and the outcome measures were re-assessed at the first, second and third menstrual cycles. At each menstrual cycle VAS showed a significant decrease (p<0.001). When the eight domains of the SF-36 health survey and the physical and mental component summary scores were compared between the first and fourth visits, all domains showed significant improvement (p<0.012). In our study, home-based exercise intervention seemed to provide a significant improvement in HRQoL and pain in patients with primary dysmenorrhoea.
Role of Weddell Sea ice in South Atlantic atmospheric variability

We investigated the role of Weddell Sea ice in atmospheric variability over the South Atlantic by conducting observational data analysis and coupled general circulation model (CGCM) experiments. Weddell Sea ice exhibits a pronounced interannual variability in early austral summer (November−January). Low sea-ice concentration (SIC) anomalies in the Weddell Sea are strongly associated with anticyclonic atmospheric circulation anomalies in the South Atlantic. Composite analysis reveals that the low SIC anomalies in the Weddell Sea may be attributed to increased solar radiation and northwesterly wind anomalies. The low SIC anomalies, in turn, contribute to warmer skin temperature in the band of 60−70° S and enhance the near-surface atmo spheric stability north of this band, implying favorable conditions for sustaining the anticyclonic circulation anomalies in the South Atlantic. This intriguing association between the SIC and atmospheric circulation anomalies is also simulated in CGCM experiments, e.g. when the interannual sea surface temperature variability in the tropics and mid-latitudes is suppressed. These results suggest that Weddell Sea ice, which may undergo interannual variation via air−sea−ice interactions in the high latitudes, influences atmospheric variability over the South Atlantic.
GENETIC CATALOGUING OF HELICONIA GENOTYPES

Heliconias are wonderful tropical plants, known for the beauty of their flowers. These flowers exhibit a wide array of colours lead by red, pink, orange, yellow, green, combined with different sizes and shape. Therefore this study on genetic cataloguing was attempted with twenty seven genotypes of Heliconia keeping in view of their utility in further breeding programmes. A wide range of variation was observed among the genotypes for several morphological characters. It was observed that most of the genotypes were medium in plant height (41.3%) and produced 5–10 suckers. With respect to the spike orientation, variations were observed and three types of orientation were noticed, while 77.79% genotypes produced erect spikes, a few genotypes (7.40%) had pendulous spikes. Semi pendant orientation was observed in 14.81 percent of the genotypes. The flowers were large and showy and with bright colours viz., red, pink, yellow and orange. As this crop is gaining popularity as a new cut flower, this study will pave a base for formulating the descriptive blank and to breed new varieties with desirable qualities for commercial adaptation.
The impact of civil war on foreign direct investment flows to developing countries

ABSTRACT We investigate the impact of civil war on foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to developing countries. We employ a new data-set that disaggregates FDI inflows to primary, secondary and tertiary sectors. Second, we control for a richer set of economic and institutional variables that could determine FDI inflows including population, gross domestic product (GDP) per capita, the degree of trade openness, exchange rate variability, inflation, the governance structure of the host country using International Country Risk Guide data and its regime type using the POLITY autocracy–democracy data. We also address the reverse causality between FDI and conflict and the potential endogeneity of explanatory variables by employing dynamic system generalised method of moments (GMM) techniques in estimation. Our results indicate that primary sector FDI flows to developing countries are not significantly affected by civil war, whereas secondary and tertiary sectors FDI are more sensitive to such outbreak, potentially leading to reversals of existing FDI. Among institutional variables, government stability and control of corruption are more significant compared to regime type, law and order, and bureaucratic quality.
Giant dipole resonance in 88 Mo from phonon damping model strength functions averaged over temperature and angular momentum distributions

The line shapes of giant dipole resonance (GDR) in the decay of the compound nucleus 88 Mo, which is formed after the fusion-evaporation reaction 48 Ti + 40 Ca at various excitation energies E ∗ from 58 to 308 MeV, are generated by averaging the GDR strength functions predicted within the phonon damping model (PDM) using the empirical probabilities for temperature and angular momentum. The average strength functions are compared with the PDM strength functions calculated at the mean temperature and mean angular momentum, which are obtained by averaging the values of temperature and angular momentum using the same temperature and angular momentum probability distributions, respectively. It is seen that these two ways of generating the GDR linear line shape yield very similar results. It is also shown that the GDR width approaches a saturation at angular momentum J 50 ¯ h at T = 4 MeV and at J 70 ¯ at any T .
Application of aromatherapy on cotton fabric by microcapsules

4 Abstract: This research were study microencapsulation method on cotton fabric, satisfaction of consumers towards five aromatherapy; lavender, rose, peppermint, jasmine, and eucalyptus and color fastness to washing according with the general washing machines.The results found that the process of microencapsule was approximated with cool method and rose aromatherapy which showed the smallness size in average 2.4 µm. Finally, the result of the satisfaction found that lavender aromatherapy average 3.66% and the colorfastness to washing in lavender microcapsule was the highest level.
Swedish Dialect Classification using Artificial Neural Networks and Guassian Mixture Models

Variations due to speaker dialects are one of the main problems in automatic speech recognition. A possible solution to this issue is to have a separate classifier identify the dialect of a speaker and then load an appropriate speech recognition system. This thesis investigates classification of seven Swedish dialects based on the SweDia2000 database. Classification was done using Gaussian mixture models, which are a widely used technique in speech processing. Inspired by recent progress in deep learning techniques for speech recognition, convolutional neural networks and multi-layered perceptrons were also implemented. Data was preprocessed using both mel-frequency coefficients, and a novel feature extraction technique using path signatures. Results showed high variance in classification accuracy during cross validations even for simple models, suggesting a limitation in the amount of available data for the classification problems formulated in this project. The Gaussian mixture models reached the highest accuracy of 61.3% on test set, based on singe-word classification. Performance is greatly improved by including multiple words, achieving around 80% classification accuracy using 12 words.
The re-appreciation of the humanities in contemporary philosophy of science: from recognition to exaggeration?

In the course of the centuries, the ‘reputation’ and status attributed to the humanities underwent different phases. One of their lowest moments can be traced during the positivist period. This article explored the reasons underlying the gradual re-evaluation of the scientific status and relevance of the humanities in the philosophy of science of the 20th century. On the basis of a historical analysis it was argued that on the one hand such recognition is positive because it abolishes an unjustified prejudice that restricted the status of ‘science’ to the natural sciences. On the other hand it was argued that the reasons behind such recognition might not always be sound and may be inspired by (and lead to) a certain relativism harbouring undesired consequences. In the final part of this article (dedicated to Prof. J.J. [Ponti] Venter) a brief ‘postscript’ sketched his evaluation of the role of philosophy.
Not Through Fear But Through Habit. Procrastination, cognitive capabilities and self-confidence

In this paper we use data generated within an electronic learning environment to explore the relationship between procrastination and academic performance. Our findings suggest that while procrastinators do obtain lower marks, they show the same cognitive capabilities and the same level of confidence in their knowledge as non-procrastinating students. The results also show that students are, at least in part, aware of their tendency to delay, when they choose to postpone their task, but that delayed deadlines do not improve performance. The tendency to procrastinate is more likely a behavioural tendency than a rational choice reflecting a study strategy.
Traffic Conflicts as Safety Indicator - Current State and Development

Dopravni konflikty zaznamenane ve skutecných provoznich podminkach jsou informacnim zdrojem nejrozsiřenějsich nepřimých ukazatelů bezpecnosti silnicni dopravy. Přes otazky spojene s jejich reliabilitou a validitou vsak tato metoda stoji na prahu dalsiho rozvoje. Diky dostupnějsim vyspělým informacnim technologiim a pokroku v metodice hodnoceni ziskaných dat.
A Study of the Development of Plant Community and Soil Properties in Mitigation Wetlands Created in the Virginia Piedmont, USA

A STUDY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF PLANT COMMUNITY AND SOIL PROPERTIES IN MITIGATION WETLANDS CREATED IN THE VIRGINIA PIEDMONT, USA Suzanne M. Dee, MS George Mason University, 2011 Thesis Advisor: Dr. Changwoo Ahn Investigating the progress of created mitigation wetlands can provide useful information on current and future wetland design and management efforts, including monitoring activities legally mandated to ensure ecosystem development to properly mitigate the loss of natural wetlands. The study investigated structural vegetative and soil properties along with functional vegetative measures in four non-tidal freshwater wetlands created in the Piedmont region of Virginia. During the 2009 growing season, vegetation and soil samples were collected from wetlands ranging in age from 3 to 10 years. Vegetation attributes included percent cover (i.e., total, seeded, volunteer, and non-native), richness (S), diversity (H ́), floristic quality assessment index (FQAI), prevalence index (PI), and productivity (i.e., peak aboveand below-ground biomass). Soil condition attributes included soil organic matter (SOM), total organic carbon (TOC), total nitrogen (TN), C:N ration, gravimetric soil moisture (GSM), pH, and bulk density (Db). There were no significant differences in vegetation percent cover, S, H ́, and FQAI by site. The lack of significant vegetation differences between sites was attributed to the abundance of a few common species, with the common soft rush, Juncus effusus, L. , being the most dominant. However, significant site-based differences were detected for soil condition attributes (p<0.001), thus soil attributes were further analyzed using clustering statistics (60% dissimilarity applied), which resulted in four soil condition (SC) groups across the study sites. Vegetation data was then analyzed based on the SC groups. SC groups with greater SOM, lower Db, more circumneutral pH, and higher GSM, all indicative of maturity in wetland ecosystem development, were associated with higher H ́ and FQAI, and total and volunteer percent cover, and lower AGB, PI, and seeded percent cover. A significant predictive relationship was found between peak AGB and other attributes of vegetation and soils (standardized: AGB = 0.41H ́+ 0.37PI 0.29SOM 0.24pH, R=0.47, p<0.001), which can be of use in assessment of the functional trajectory of the wetlands. The outcomes of the study suggest that the inclusion of soil attributes can significantly enhance understanding and prediction of plant community development in created mitigation wetlands.
Uncovering the desired qualities and behaviours of general practitioners (GPs) during medical (service recovery) encounters

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to uncover the desired qualities and behaviours that patients believe general practitioners (GPs) should have in medical (service recovery) encounters. In particular, the authors try to reveal the qualities and behaviours of GPs that patients value, to understand the underlying benefits that they look for during personal (service recovery) encounters, and to graphically illustrate the findings in a so‐called hierarchical value map. This will prove to be important in order to understand patients' needs and desires correctly.Design/methodology/approach – An exploratory research study using the qualitative laddering interviewing technique was regarded as appropriate as it allows researchers to gain a deeper insight into an underdeveloped research subject. In total, in‐depth laddering interviews with 38 respondents were conducted.Findings – In case of a service recovery encounter, patients believe that GPs need to show competence, friendliness and empathy in order to res.
Vertical Integration and the Scope of Uncertainty - Evidence from the PC Gaming Industry

Uncertainty challenges the performance of both markets and hierarchies. However, it is still unclear whether hierarchies or contractual relationships are better able to cope with uncertainty. Existing literature has therefore tried to distinguish different dimensions of uncertainty (such as market or technological uncertainty), but empirical results remain ambiguous. We think distinguishing different uncertainty dimensions is not enough, but one has to first understand which parts of an organization are affected by uncertainty. Our main theoretical argument is that if uncertainty affects multiple vertical stages, vertical integration should become more attractive, but if uncertainty affects only one vertical stage, contractual relationships should become more attractive. We use the PC gaming industry to test our arguments as this industry has two distinct vertical stages (publishers and developers), there is consistent heterogeneity regarding governance choice (make and ally), and we can directly observe performance as well as two types of uncertainty (market and technological uncertainty). Using US market data from 2001 to 2010 we find strong support for our theoretical predictions as market uncertainty (which affects both developers and publishers) makes hierarchies more attractive, whereas technological uncertainty (which mainly affects developers) makes contractual relationships more attractive.
Disinfection of Tetraselmis sp. with UV LED Application

AbstractShip ballast water affects various marine species in a port or in a coastal area. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted “the Convention on Ballast Water Management” in February 2004 and insisted that all ships be equipped with a ballast water treatment system beginning 2010. As basic study on a low power consumption ballast water treatment system (BWTS), the disinfection characteristics of Tetraselmis sp. were analyzed using an ultraviolet (UV) light-emitting diode (LED). UV LED modules with peak wavelengths of 255 nm, 265 nm, and 280 nm were fabricated, and each module was exposed to the same UV dose of 100–400 mJ/cm2. The experimental results showed that the highest disinfection wavelength for Tetraselmis sp. appeared at 265 nm with a constant UV dose, and its disinfection rate was 91%.
Ecosystem processes: litter breakdown patterns in Mediterranean and Black Sea transitional waters

1 - Leaf litter decomposition rates, in aquatic ecosystems, are known to be related to many different abiotic and biotic factors. 2 - Here, we focus on the influence of abiotic factors, searching for patterns of reed litter decay rates on gradient of physiographic, hydrological and physico-chemical components of transitional water ecosystems. 3 - Field experiments were carried out in 16 water ecosystems in the Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea in spring 2005. 4 - Significant differences of leaf litter decomposition were observed among ecosystems along univariate gradient of tidal range, index of sinuosity, water temperature and salinity. At least 71% of variance in the litter breakdown rate was explained by the considered abiotic factors. 5 - It is concluded that, at the macro-ecological scale of study, some key abiotic factors, such as tidal range and salinity, are suggested to play a major role as drivers of plant detritus decomposition processes. 6 - The relevance of the described abiotic drivers as descriptor of the most commonly used classification schemes for transitional water ecosystems (i.e., Confinement and Venice System classifications), is a further support to their role as environmental forcing factors.
Effect of Pre-emergence Herbicides on Nodulation, Nitrogen Fixation and Morphological Characters in Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea)

Effect of different concentrations of three pre-emergence herbicides namely, pendimethalin (N-(1-ethylopropyl) 2,6-dinitro-3-4-xylidine), trifluralin (2,6-dinitro-N-N-dipropyl-4-trifluoromethylaniline) and oxadiazon (3-(2-4 dichloroisopropoxy Phenyl) -5-t-butyl -3, 4 oxadizaolin 2-one) on nodulation, nitrogen fixation, morphological characters and some other parameters have been investigated in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea), L. cv Banki. Pendimethalin at 0.74, 1.49, 2:23, trifluralin at 0.37, 0.75, 1.20 and oxadizon at 0.30, 0.60, and 0.90 kg haG was incorporated in soil before sowing. Data were recorded 40, 70 and 90 days after germination. Recommended doses of these herbicides in general had no significant effect on different parameters under investigation. Higher doses of these herbicides adversely affected the nodulation and the fresh and dry weights of nodules. However higher concentration of oxadiazon resulted in increased N accumulation in shoots of groundnut plants. It was concluded that the herbicides under investigation did not affect the groundnut plants adversely if used at recommended levels.
The Importance of Strategic Competence in HRM: Evidence from Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia

Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM) is vital in order to gain competitive advantage for organisations. Although there is extant literature on SHRM from academia and practitioners alike, looking closer at HR activities in today’s organisations, resource allocation is still inclined towards more operational, day-to-day activities. The main objective of this paper is to give a deeper understanding about how the importance of strategic competence in HR might vary depending on the country, the work experience of HR managers and whether it differs between HR and stakeholders HR (namely, middle and top management), or if company size and the organisational life cycle play a role. A quantitative study of HR managers and stakeholders HR using telephone interviews was conducted in Austria and three CEE countries. Findings on the perceived importance of the strategic competence of HRM are presented in detail and suggestions for further research are presented.