Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Mechanical properties of resin reinforced with glass beads

The research was focused on the evaluation of a loading speed and a size of the particle filler in a form of glass beads B159 and B112 on resultant behaviour of a composite material and during its application in a structural adhesive bond. A fall of the tensile strength of the composite material of ca. 60% is obvious from the experiment results when adding both fillers (B159 as well as B112). This composite material showed in the positive way as the adhesive at the adhesive bonds. The experiment results proved the positive influence of adding the particle filler of the spherical shape – glass beads B159 (the fraction size 85.23 ± 31.23 μm) on the adhesive bond strength. The adhesive bond strength was increased up of 14% at the filler glass beads B159. However, adding the filler into the resin proved that this filler eliminated the influence of various loading speeds. Adding the filler into the resin changed a fracture surface. An analysis of a scanning electron microscopy (SEM) proved a good wettability of the filler, the resin and the adhesive bonded material (a structural carbon steel S235J0). A crack propagation was concentrated around the filler B112 (151.59 ± 53.04 μm), namely at higher value of the loading speed, i.e. 10 mm min. The crack propagation is a consequence of this. Higher particles show in a negative way namely at an initiation of the fracture surface.
Line × tester analysis for different yield and its attributed traits in Upland Cotton ( Gossypium hirsutum L . )

Combining ability analysis was made to identify the superior general and specific combining parents for some seed cotton yield and fiber quality traits in upland cotton. Five lines/females (VH-144, MNH-786, MNH-700, FH-159, KZ-181) and three testers/males (VH-232, IUB-212, FH118) were crossed to develop 15 F1 hybrids. General combining ability (GCA) and specific combining ability (SCA) mean squares for various quantitative traits were significant. The seed index, fiber fineness, plant height, bolls per plant, sympodial branches, boll weight, seeds per boll, seed cotton yield, ginning out turn percentage, fiber strength and fiber length exhibited nonadditive genetic effects. Parents MNH-786, MNH-700 and KZ-181 among lines and VH-232 from testers were found as good general combiners for most of the traits. Hence these Parents proved worth to be used in hybridization and selection program for extracting desirable plants from segregating population. F1 hybrids MNH-786 × VH-232, MNH-700 × IUB-212 and KZ-181 × VH232, by and large, exhibited their superiority for all traits studied and were noted as the best specific combiners. The hybrids may be preferred to improve several quantitative and qualitative traits simultaneously by selection.
Effect of cooking methods and extraction solvents on the antioxidant activity of summer squash ( Cucurbita pepo ) vegetable extracts

The effects of cooking treatments (pressure cooking, microwave cooking and frying) and extracting solvents (absolute methanol, absolute ethanol and butanol) was investigated on the antioxidant activity of extracts of fruits of Cucurbita pepo. In general, the recovery of total phenolics and tannins was the best in methanol whereas, flavonoids showed their highest presence in ethanol. The average antioxidant activity of the methanolic extracts as measured by FTC, TBA and DPPH assays was the highest. The methanolic and butanolic extracts of all types of cooked vegetable showed decreased content of total phenolics and flavonoids whereas increased concentration of total phenolics and flavonoids was observed in ethanolic extracts of microwaved and fried sample. Pressure cooking emerged as most effective cooking treatment in lowering the antioxidant activity. HPTLC analysis of the methanolic extracts revealed the presence of chlorogenic acid, cinnamic acid, catechin, rutin and quercetin as the prominent phenolic compounds.
Selection for antibody response against sheep red blood cells and layer age affect egg quality

1. After 22 generations of divergent selection for antibody response against sheep red blood cells (SRBC), hatchability differed between the selected lines. Whether there is a relationship between hatchability and egg traits in these lines is not clear. 2. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether eggs of selected lines differed in shell and albumen characteristics. 3. Fresh eggs were collected at layer ages of 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 45, 49, 55 and 59 weeks. In total 776 eggs from three lines (high antibody response (H), control (C) and low antibody response (L) against SRBC) were examined. 4. Albumen height decreased with layer age, but this decrease differed between lines. 5. Eggs of the C line were heaviest, followed by the L line and finally the H line (59·44 vs 55·50 vs 54·15 g, respectively). Eggshell thickness, eggshell percentage, albumen height and albumen pH were lowest in the L line, and highest in the H line, whereas the C line was intermediate. 6. From this study, we concluded that selection on antibody response to SRBC affected egg characteristics (external and internal). This may have consequences for hatchability and furthermore for chick quality. When chick quality partly underlies the immune status of an animal, differences in immune responses among selected lines may be due to differences in egg characteristics. This implies inadvertent selection for chick health at an early stage of life. Whether this is the case needs to be investigated.
Clozapine treatment in Australia: a review of haematological monitoring

Clozapine is an atypical antipsychotic drug indicated for patients with schizophrenia in whom traditional antipsychotic drugs (such as haloperidol or the phenothiazines) are ineffective, or in those who experience intolerable adverse effects. Clozapine treatment may be complicated by the development of life threatening agranulocytosis, so regular haematological monitoring is required.
Gcn5 Is Required for PU.1-Dependent IL-9 Induction in Th9 Cells

Naive CD4+ T cells differentiate into various effector Th subsets depending on the Ags and cytokine microenvironment they encounter. IL-9–secreting Th9 cells are the most recent Th subset to be described. PU.1, one of the transcription factors required for the development of Th9 cells, binds to the Il9 gene. In this study, we show that PU.1 increases histone acetylation at the Il9 locus through direct interactions with histone acetyltransferases. In the absence of PU.1, there is decreased association of Gcn5 and p300/CBP associated factor and increased association of histone deacetylases at the Il9 locus in Th9 cells. Inhibition of histone deacetylase activity augments PU.1-dependent IL-9 production. PU.1 forms a complex with Gcn5, and inhibition of the expression of Gcn5 results in reduced IL-9 production. Moreover, the effects of Gcn5 on IL-9 production are specific as the production of IL-10 and IL-21, two additional cytokines produced by Th9 cells, is not altered after decreased Gcn5 expression. Together, these data define a PU.1-dependent mechanism for altered histone acetylation and expression of the Il9 locus in Th9 cells.
Intergenerational Earnings Persistence in Italy along the Lifecycle ∗

This study provides new estimates of the degree of intergenerational earnings persistence in Italy being able to observe for the first time actual fathers-sons pairs. Using high-quality administrative data merged with former Italian waves of the European Union Statistics on Income and Living Conditions, we exploit the longitudinal dimension of the dataset to observe the fathers over a 14 years period and the sons yearly over the first 6 years after they left education. Our preferred results show an estimated intergenerational elasticity of 0.392 and a rank-rank slope of 0.216 only 6 years after the sons left education. According to subsequent empirical tests, the selection rules adopted prevent our estimated elasticity to be strongly affected by the lifecycle bias unlike the estimated rankrank slope. Therefore, after re-estimating the two measures around 10.5 years after a subsample of sons left education and correcting for the residual estimated lifecycle bias, we report high background-related earnings advantages finding the elasticity and rank-rank slope to be around 0.44 and 0.35 respectively. JEL Classification: J62, D31, D63.
Anxiety Symptoms and Associated Factors among Outpatient Antenatal Mother : A Cross Sectional Study at University Malaya Medical Centre , Malaysia

Introduction: Pregnancy is a time of great joy and excitement for many mothers to be, however it could also be stressful. It is a time when the mother becomes more vulnerable and this reduced level of control can add to the mother's perception of stress and anxiety. Emotional response can cause physical changes that can negatively affect the pregnancy. This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of anxiety symptoms and factors associated with anxiety among out-patient antenatal mother. Design: Cross-sectional study. Materials and Method: A cross sectional survey was conducted with 320 out-patient antenatal mothers from a major teaching hospital in Malaysia. Their anxiety symptoms were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Descriptive analysis and chi-square were used to evaluate the association between anxiety symptoms with socio-demographic factors, self-esteems and social supports. Result: This study revealed 35.5 % of the pregnant women experiencing significant anxiety symptoms at their first booking. Factors associated with significant anxiety symptoms among antenatal mother are the total family monthly income, mothers' period of gestations, history of obstetric complication and mothers' self-esteem. Conclusion: Anxiety symptoms are prevalent during pregnancy. Intervention to deal with the factors that increase the prevalence of anxiety at this stage is crucial to prevent the development of further psychological problems during pregnancy, delivery and post-delivery.
Myopathy Associated with Megaloschizonts of Haemoproteus meleagridis in a Wild Turkey from Florida

Necropsy of an emaciated adult wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo osceola) that died in captivity soon after capture revealed numerous macroscopic 1–2 mm white cysts in the pectoral muscles. Microscopic, aseptate protozoan megaloschizonts, 50–150 μm in diameter, corresponded to the cysts in histological sections. The megaloschizonts were surrounded by a thick, hyaline wall and packed with spherical merozoites <1 μm in diameter. Muscle fibers surrounding most of the megaloschizonts exhibited early signs of dystrophic calcification. The fibers were swollen, pale and hyaline and contained scattered basophilic granules. The megaloschizonts were morphologically distinct from sarcocysts of Sarcocystis sp. and Besnoitia sp. and the thin-walled tissue cysts of Toxoplasma gondii. They were identical in structure and host reaction to the second-generation megaloschizonts of Haemoproteus meleagridis, reported previously from experimentally infected domestic turkeys. While the precise cause of death of the wild turkey could not be determined, the most prominent lesions were associated with the numerous intramuscular megaloschizonts.
E1A 12S and 13S of the transformation-defective adenovirus type 12 strain CS-1 inactivate proteins of the RB family, permitting transactivation of the E2F-dependent promoter

The transformation-defective Vero cell host range mutant CS-1 of the highly oncogenic adenovirus type 12 (Ad12) (Ad12-CS-1) has a 69-bp deletion in the early region 1A (E1A) gene that removes the carboxy-terminal half of conserved region 2 and the amino-terminal half of the Ad12-specific so-called spacer that seems to play a pivotal role in the oncogenicity of the virus. Despite its deficiency in immortalizing and transforming primary rodent cells, we found that the E1A 13S protein of Ad12-CS-1 retains the ability to bind p105-RB, p107, and p130 in nuclear extract binding assays with glutathione S-transferase-E1A fusion proteins and Western blot analysis. Like wild-type E1A, the mutant protein was able to dissociate E2F from retinoblastoma-related protein-containing complexes, as judged from gel shift experiments with purified 12S and 13S proteins from transfection experiments with an E1A expression vector or from infection with the respective virus. Moreover, in transient expression assays, the 12S and 13S products of wild-type Ad12 and Ad12-CS-1 were shown to transactivate the Ad12 E1A promoter containing E2F-1 and E2F-5-motifs, respectively, in a comparable manner. The same results were obtained from transfection assays with the E2F motif-dependent E2 promoter of adenovirus type 5 or the human dihydrofolate reductase promoter. These data suggest that efficient infection by Ad12 and the correlated virus-induced reprogramming of the infected cells, including the induction of cell cycle-relevant mechanisms (e.g. E2F activation), can be uncoupled from the transformation properties of the virus.
OPTIMIZATION OF PROPERTIES AND STRUCTURE WITH ADDITION OF TITANIUM IN HADFIELD STEELS

Manganese steel (Hadfield), is a non-magnetic alloy composed from Fe, carbon (1-1.4 %), and manganese (1014%) which the carbon to manganese ratio equal 10 is high significance. These alloys have extensively application in industries due to good resistance to wear, high work hardening ability with high toughness and ductility. There is a limitation in production of Hadfield steel through casting parts under high tension, which is referring to its low thermal conductivity and coarse grain structure while solidification. Decreasing of grain size and structure modification have been performed on mentioned steel to improve its mechanical properties, wearing resistance, machining and welding properties, in recent decades. At this research, improvement of its properties and wearing resistance as an effect of alloy elements addition has been investigated. Addition of titanium to Hadfield Steel, making its grains as fine as possible and as well cause for increasing its wearing resistance up to 40 percent.
Identification of Tnterplmetary & nxd Mass ~ j ~ t i o n s at 1 AU Using Multiple Solar Wind Plasma Composition Anomalies

alies, relative to the composition of the ambient solar wind, for identifying interplanetary coronal mass ejection (ICME) plasma. We first summarize the characteristics of several solar wind plasma composition signatures (0+’/Ot6, Mg/O, Ne/O, Fe charge states, He/p) observed by the ACE and WIND spacecraft within the ICMEs during 1996 2002 identsed by Cane and Richardson [2003], hereafter CRo3. We then develop a set of simple criteria that may be used to identify such compositional anomalies, and hence p~ tential ICbfEs. To distinguish these anomalies from the normal variations seen in ambient solar wind composition, which depend on the wind speed, we compare observed compositional signatures with those “expected” in ambient solar wind with the same solar wind speed. This method identifies anomalies more effectively than the use of fixed thresholds. The occurrence rates of individual composition anomalies within ICMEs range from N 70% for enhanced iron and oxygen charge states to N 30% for enhanced He/p (> 0.06) and Ne/O, and are generally higher in magnetic clouds than other IChdEs. Intervals of multiple anomalies are usually associated with ICMEs, and provide a basis for the identification of the majority of ICMES. We estimate that CR03, who did not refer to composition data, probably identitied 90% of the ICMEs present. However, around 10% of their ICMEs have weak compositional anomalies, suggesting that the presence of such signatures does not provide a necessary requirement for an ICME. We note a remarkably similar correlation between the Mg/O and 07/06 ratios in hourly-averaged data both within ICh4Es and the ambient solar wind. This “universal” relationship suggests that a similar process (such as minor ion heating by waves inside coronal magnetic field loops) produces the firsbionization potential bias and ion freezing-in temperatures in the source regions of both ICL’vIEs and the ambient solar wind. We investigate the use of multiple simultaneous solar wind plasma compositional anom-
Retroviral labeling of Schwann cells: In vitro characterization and in vivo transplantation to improve peripheral nerve regeneration

Transplantation of Schwann cells (SCs) is a promising treatment modality to improve neuronal regeneration. Identification of the transplanted cells is an important step when studying the development of this method. Genetic labeling is the most stable and reliable method of cell identification, but it is still unclear whether it has deleterious effect on SC characteristics. Our aim was to achieve a stable population of SCs transduced with the lacZ gene at a high frequency using a retroviral vector in vitro, and to follow the labeled SC in vitro to assess their viability and phenotypic marker expression. Furthermore, we transplanted lacZ‐labeled SCs in a conduit to repair peripheral nerve to investigate their effect on nerve regeneration in vivo. Rat and human SCs were cultured and transduced with an MFG lacZ nls marker gene, achieving a transduction rate of 80% and 70%, respectively. Rat SCs were kept in culture for 27 weeks and examined every 4 weeks for expression of lacZ, viability, and phenotypic marker expression of GFAP, p75, MHC I and II. Throughout this period, transduced rat SCs remained viable and continued to proliferate. The proportion of cells expressing lacZ dropped only by 10% and the expression of phenotypic markers remained stable. Transduced human SCs were followed up for 4 weeks in culture. They proliferated and continued to express the lacZ gene and phenotypic marker expression of GFAP and p75 was preserved. Primary culture of transduced rat SCs were transplanted, syngeneically, in a conduit to bridge a 10 mm gap in sciatic nerve and the grafts were examined after 3 weeks for the presence and participation of labeled SCs and for axonal regeneration distance. Transplanted transduced rat SCs were clearly identified, taking part in the regeneration process and enhancing the axonal regeneration rate by 100% (at the optimal concentration) compared to conduits without SCs. Thus, retroviral introduction of lacZ gene has no deleterious effect on SCs in vitro and these SCs take part and enhance nerve regeneration in vivo. GLIA 34:8–17, 2001. © 2001 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
1 EVERYDAY ARGUMENTATION AND KNOWLEGDE CONSTRUCTION IN MATHEMATICAL TASKS

The aim of this study is to gain insights into relations between knowledge construction and argumentation. This paper presents a case study showing an analysis that combines different tools: the Toulmin ́s scheme to reconstruct the argumentation structure, a collection of topical schemes to characterize different types of inferences including everyday inferences and an epistemic action model to describe processes of knowledge construction. Some preliminary results of this case study will illustrate how the combination of these different tools can shed light on relations between argumentation and knowledge construction.
Target Costing and Performance of Manufacturing Industry in South-Western Nigeria

This research work seeks to explore the extent of Target Costing system adoption and implementation by manufacturing industry in South-Western Nigeria and the impact on their performance. In the research work, performance was defined in terms of profitability, Return on Capital Employed and reduction in the cost of production. The study adopted the survey research method, using structured questionnaire to collect data from the sample data group which represents all manufacturing firms in South Western Nigeria listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange as at 31st December 2013. A total of 282 firms were included in the study. Reliability test with Cronbach’s Alpha of 0.88 was obtained using the ordinary least square and t-test methods. The results showed that the level of adoption and application of target costing by manufacturing industry in South Western Nigeria is low. However, the findings also showed that there is a strong positive relationship between adoption of Target costing and of improvement in Return on Investment and reduction of cost.
A STUDY ON EROSION PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF GLASS-EPOXY COMPOSITES FILLED WITH MARBLE WASTE USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK

This present study describes the solid particle erosion behavior of epoxy glass fibre composites filled with different weight percentages of marble powder fabricated by simple hand lay-up technique. To obtain minimum erosion loss by avoiding repeated experimentation an artificial neural network method is proposed. Erosion test shows that among all the influential parameters, the filler content is the most effective factor followed by the impact velocity, impingement angle, and the erodent size. The erosion wear rate decreases with increase in the filler content in the composites. Predicative model values based on artificial neural network show a good agreement with experimental values.
A thermal equivalent circuit to quantify the effect of thermal paste on heat flow through a PM machine

This paper describes the thermal modeling approach of a permanent magnet alternator (PMA), developed to investigate the quantitative effect of thermal paste added into the machine end winding region. A thermal lumped parameter network is proposed to investigate the principal heat flow paths for a flange mounted alternator. The thermal model is implemented in Simulink, which allows many different heat paths to be easily combined. Since addition of a thermal paste introduces new axial heat flow by conduction paths between the stator windings and frame, the developed thermal network considers the detailed heat flow paths when thermal paste is present. Experimental results are presented which validate the results.
Effects of low‐ and conventional‐dose transcutaneous HRT over 2 years on bone metabolism in younger and older postmenopausal women

The minimum dosage of transcutaneous hormone replacement therapy (HRT) able to exert protective effects on postmenopausal bone mass, especially in older women, is uncertain. This study investigates the effects of transcutaneous HRT at two different doses of oestradiol [Estraderm 25 and 50 (E25, E50)] over 2 years in 44 postmenopausal women younger than 67 years and 27 of 67 years and older. Circulating biochemical markers of bone and connective tissue turnover, collagen type I (intact PINP, PICP) and type III (PIIINP) propeptides and type I telopeptide (ICTP), osteocalcin (OC) and alkaline phosphatase (AP) were measured. The responses of the biochemical markers in all the groups were very similar, and most of the observed changes occurred within the first year of treatment. E25 had an effect on the bone markers similar to that of E50, and there was little difference in response according to the patient's age. PINP fell markedly after 1 year in all groups to about half the pretreatment level, with a smaller drop in the second year. PICP responded more variably, and mean values were little changed. There was a slight fall at the higher dose in the younger women, and also in the older women (whose baseline level was higher) on the lower dose. The correlation between PINP and PICP was 0.52 at pretreatment and 0.84 after 2 years of treatment. PIIINP showed no changes. OC and AP both fell in all groups by the first year, but less markedly than PINP. Their response was slightly less pronounced in the older women. ICTP fell marginally in the younger women, and only after 2 years, regardless of dose. Postmenopausal serum oestradiol levels increased after HRT and were associated with decreased binding globulin (SHBG) levels in all groups. After E25 patch application individual serum oestradiol levels were variable and peaked between 13 and 36 h with a median value of 83.8 pmol L–1. Our data suggest that low‐dose transcutaneous HRT restores circulating oestradiol levels in postmenopausal osteopenic women of all ages as effectively as conventional‐dose HRT and is associated with decreased circulating markers of bone and connective tissue turnover.