Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Tracing the extreme interplay between radio jets and the ISM in IC 5063

We report the discovery with the Atacama Pathfinder EXperiment (APEX) of an outflow of molecular gas in the radio-loud Seyfert galaxy IC 5063 (z = 0.0110). In addition to the emission of the large-scale CO disk, a prominent blueshifted wing is observed in the CO(2−1) spectrum. IC 5063 represents one of the best cases of a fast jet-driven HI (and ionized gas) outflow, which is located at the site of a radio-bright feature about 0.5 kpc from the nucleus. It is possible that the blueshifted part of the molecular gas is associated with this outflow and is accelerated by the interaction with the radio jet. The outflow of molecular gas is characterized by
Effects of Elevated Prenatal Progesterone on Postnatal Emotional Reactivity in Bobwhite Quail (Colinus Virginianus) Neonates

Non-genetic maternal influences on prenatal development have a significant effect on the development of early life behavior. This study assessed the behavioral effect of elevated prenatal progesterone on postnatal emotional reactivity, or underlying fear and stress, in embryos of Northern bobwhite quail ( Colinus virginianus) . Test groups of progesterone treated eggs, vehicle treated, and no injection were exposed to three measures of emotional reactivity at 48 and 96 hours after hatch: an open field, an emergence test, and a tonic immobility test. Heightened levels of emotional reactivity in the tonic immobility emergence tasks, and decreased levels of emotional reactivity in the open field suggest that elevated prenatal progesterone modifies post natal emotional reactivity up to 96 hours of age.
Fishmeal supplementation to high-producing Jersey cows grazing kikuyu pasture

An experiment examined the benefi t of feeding fi shmeal to high-producing Jersey cows receiving a maize-based supplement (6 kg/d), while grazing kikuyu pasture in late summer. Three groups of 14 cows received no additional supplement (control), a low fi shmeal or a high fi shmeal supplement (4 or 8% fi shmeal replacing some of the maize). All supplements were iso-energetic. Milk yield increased with the level of fi shmeal fed but the response was signifi cant (P<0.05) only for the higher level (19.5 vs 18.2 kg/d). Milk fat percentage was higher (P<0.05) for the low fi shmeal treatment (4.18%) than for the control (3.71%), so that yields of 4% fat-corrected milk were higher for both fi shmeal treatments than for the control (19.4 and 19.2 vs 17.3 kg/d). Milk urea N was higher for the high fi shmeal treatment (10.8 mg/dl) than for the control and low fi shmeal treatments (9.1 and 9.4 mg/dl). In a simultaneous study, 8 rumen-cannulated cows, grazing with those in the main study, were fed the control and high fi shmeal treatments in a crossover design. Ruminal ammonia-N concentration was higher in the cows on the high fi shmeal treatment than in the controls (6.52 vs 4.74 mg/dl) as was acetate:propionate ratio. While fi shmeal supplementation to cows on kikuyu increased milk yields, the economics of this practice will depend on the magnitude of responses as well as relative prices for supplements and milk and the basis for payment. Development of alternative methods of increasing milk production seems worthy of
Accumulation of water stress-responsive class-iii type of boiling stable peroxidases (BsPOD) in different cultivars of wheat (Triticum aestivum)

Drought is one of the most important abiotic stress that affects plant growth and productivity. Class-III Peroxidases (PODs) are known to maintain oxidative stress induced-ROS at sub-lethal levels in plants under abiotic stress conditions, but, studies documenting how drought regulates boiling stable class-III PODs are still a matter of conjecture. In this study, changes in total protein content (TPC), water content (WC), H2O2, malondialdehyde (MDA) and ROS scavenging class-III boiling stable POD were studied in the shoots of seven cultivars of wheat at different stages of drought treatment (3 days: D3, 5 days: D5 and 7 days: D7) followed by recovery from stress (post stress: PS). Simultaneous analysis of H 2 O 2 , MDA contents and activi- ties of ROS-scavenging class-III boiling stable POD (BsPOD) enzymes gave an integrative view of physiological state and detoxifying potential under conditions of sensitivity and tolerance. Drought stress increased TPC and decreased WC in all the cultivars of wheat. H 2 O 2 content de- creased considerably under various stage of drought stress in a genotype dependent manner. As a result, amount of MDA, a product of lipid peroxidation, was also less in all the cultivars at all stress durations. During initial stress conditions (D3), a marked increase in BsPOD activity was observed in cultivars PBW343, PBW550, PBW175, DBW17 and HD2967. An especially high increase (55-fold) was noticed in PBW175 accompanied by enhanced expression of boiling stable POD isoenzyme(s) suggesting that this cultivar has more efficient mechanisms to scavenge ROS species. In addition, this cultivar has also maintained higher BsPOD activity when the stress duration increased from D3 to D7. The other cultivars having lowest enzyme activities are men- tioned as cultivars sensitive to drought stress. Compared to stress, significantly higher soluble protein content accompanied by BsPOD activity was observed after the exposure to recovery conditions in the majority of cultivars. Based on these results, the possible role of BsPOD activ- ity and isoenzyme(s) to perform biological antioxidative reactions to combat drought-induced oxidative stress was discussed.
Characteristics of Annual and Seasonal Precipitation Variation in the Upstream of Minjiang River, Southwestern China

Characteristics of annual and seasonal precipitation variation are explored in the upstream of Minjiang River (UMR), Southwestern China, spanning from 1960 to 2015. The moment of method (MOM), linear regression method, Mann–Kendall test, sequential cluster analysis, and Morlet wavelet analysis were utilized. The results clearly show the following: (1) Distribution of precipitation is uneven in space, with more in the south and less in the southeast. Decade average of annual precipitation reached the lowest in the 2000s and increased during 2010–2015 at all gauging stations and UMR. (2) Areal annual precipitation exhibited an insignificant decreasing trend with a rate of 4.47 mm/10a, which was mainly attributable to decreased summer precipitation. Spring precipitation exhibited an insignificant increasing trend and winter precipitation remained unchanged. (3) The change points mainly appeared in the 1980s and 1990s. And the almost periods of study area were generally 2–5 years, 7–11 years, and 15–20 years. (4) The increasing trend of annual precipitation is relatively obvious at higher altitudes, while the decreasing trend is more significant at low altitude stations.
Synthesis, in vitro Antibacterial and Cytotoxic studies of novel Naphthofurans

A simple, convenient and reproducible naphthofuran derivatives (1-5) were synthesized from 1,4-naphthoquinones and characterized by 1 H-NMR, 13 C-NMR, FT-IR, and Mass spectral studies. All the newly synthesized compounds were evaluated for in vitro antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538) , Staphylococcus epidermidis (ATCC 155) and Bacillus cereus (ATCC 11778) as Gram positive bacteria; Escherichia coli (ATCC 25922) , Klebsiella pneumonia (ATCC 29665) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 25619) as Gram negative bacteria and their minimal inhibitory concentrations were determined. Amongst the tested organisms, compound 1 was the most active compound against all the tested organisms. All the compounds were evaluated for in vitro cytotoxicity potential using the standard MTT (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay against human cervical cancer cell line (HeLa) and compound 3 showed more potent than other compounds.
Influence of density, planting patterns and mulching on yield of- drip irrigated pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp]

A field experiment was conducted during late kharif season of the year 2016-17 at Agricultural College Farm, Mahanandi (Andhra Pradesh) to study the effect of density, planting patterns and mulching on yield, yield parameters of pigeonpea under drip irrigation. The study was laid out in randomized block design with nine treatments and three replications. The yield attributes viz., pods branch-1, pods plant-1, seeds pod-1 pod yield plant-1, hundred seed weight and seed yield were maximum with 120/60 cm × 20 cm as paired rows with plastic mulch in pairs. Higher stalk yield was noticed with spacing of 180/60 cm × 20 cm as paired rows with plastic mulch in pairs. Number of seeds pod-1 and hundred seed weight and harvest index of pigeonpea did not differ significantly among the treatments.
Estudio comparativo para la elaboración de compost por técnica manual

El trabajo tiene como objetivo principal comparar dos tipos de compost de elaboracion manual en poza, uno con restos organicos y estiercol y el otro con rastrojo y estiercol. A partir de este experimento se daran los resultados comparativos, desde la elaboracion del compost, las caracteristicas fisicas, quimicas y finalmente, la calidad del compost en sus principales constituyentes. La propuesta de gestion es poner en marcha un programa de recuperacion que servira para aprovechar uno de los recursos mas valiosos y desaprovechados del municipio: los restos vegetales (rastrojos); el resultado seria realizar una planta de compostaje manual, sencilla para ser aprovechada por los Municipios.
Thermal properties of the asteroid (2867) Steins as observed by VIRTIS/Rosetta

Context. To investigate thermal properties of the small asteroid (2867) Steins, we analyzed its surface thermal emission measured by the VIRTIS instrument during the Rosetta spacecraft (ESA) flyby that occurred in September 2008. VIRTIS performed the first thermal mapping of an asteroid surface. Aims. We determine the thermal properties of different locations at the surface of Steins and the thermal inertia is constrained by measuring the variations of the surface temperature for different local times. Methods. The surface temperature on the morning side of Steins is measured by inverting IR spectra between 4 and 5 microns acquired by the VIRTIS-M instrument onboard the Rosetta spacecraft. It is then compared to the theoretical temperatures obtained with a thermophysical model assuming either a smooth or rough surface. The heat conduction is computed radially into the first millimeters below the surface assuming a non-zero thermal inertia. The shape of the asteroid is reproduced by a 3D shape model composed of thousands of independent facets. We then compare both observed and computed temperatures within the footprint at different local times. Results. The observed temperatures are reproduced by a thermal inertia Γ= 110 ± 13 J m −2 K −1 s −1/2 for a smooth surface but some discrepancies remain between data and the thermal model at high incidence angles on the morning side near the terminator. This suggests that roughness that creates self-heating especially at low incidence angles is needed to reproduce all data. Surface roughness ¯
Opportunistic Use of Accrual Earnings in Financial Reporting: A Study of BSE Listed Firms in India

The study attempted to explore the role of discretionary accrual to conceal the actual earnings as a part of misapplication of flexible area in financial estimate in Indian BSE listed companies. As accruals have always provided a common opportunity to deceive financial statements users where the effect causes the financial statements not to be presented, in all material respects, and so along with the H&C (2002) model for total accruals, the most admired DeAngelo (1986) model has been applied for calculating discretionary accruals as part of the treatment for potential earnings management practices for the study. With the sample of BSE listed (industry wise) top 50 companies in India from 2010-2014, an attempt is made to investigate material misstatements issue with respect to industry classification on the basis of service and non-service sectors. It is found that the service sector industries are involve in income decreasing earnings management practices while non-service sector industries are in reverse practice. Apart from negative correlation between assets size of the firm and discretionary accruals. It is found that the entities of all sizes are susceptible with aberrant pattern and despite the fact that the large firms are engage in income decreasing earnings management practices, on the contrary the small firms are more likely involve in income increasing practices in financial reporting of service or non-service sector under which it is operating.
DDDOOLZ. A Virtual Reality Sketch Tool for Early Design

This paper presents DDDoolz, a desktop-VR three-dimensional voxel sketchtool. DDDoolz is developed in the Design Systems Group to explore the use of Virtual Reality technology in the early design stage. The aim is to offer a sketch-like environment in VR with an unobtrusive interface. The paper presents DDDoolz, how it is used in education and with partners in architectural practice, and some future developments.
Firm Innovation and Productivity in Latin America and the Caribbean: The Engine of Economic Development

This volume uses the study of firm dynamics to investigate the factors preventing faster productivity growth in Latin America and the Caribbean, pushing past the limits of traditional macroeconomic analyses. Each chapter is dedicated to an examination of a different factor affecting firm productivity - innovation, ICT usage, on-the-job-training, firm age, access to credit, and international linkages - highlighting the differences in firm characteristics, behaviors, and strategies. By showcasing this remarkable heterogeneity, this collection challenges regional policymakers to look beyond one-size-fits-all solutions and create balanced policy mixes tailored to distinct firm needs.
Crises, Food Prices, and the Income Elasticity of Micronutrients:Estimates from Indonesia

The 2008 global food price crisis and more recent food price spikes have led to a greater focus on policies and programs to cushion the effects of such shocks on poverty and malnutrition. Analysis of the income elasticities of micronutrients and their changes during food price crises can shed light on the potential effectiveness of cash transfer and nutrition supplement programs. This article examines these issues using data from two cross-sectional household surveys in Indonesia, taken before (1996) and soon after (1999) the 1997-98 economic crisis, which led to a sharp increase in food prices. First, using nonparametric and regression methods, the article examines how the income elasticity of calories from starchy staples as a share of total calories differs between the two survey rounds. Second, the article estimates income elasticities of important nutrients in Indonesia. The analysis finds that, although summary measures such as the income elasticity of the starchy staple ratio might not change during crises, this stability masks important differences across individual nutrients. In particular, income elasticities of some key micronutrients, such as iron, calcium, and vitamin B1, are significantly higher in a crisis year than in a normal year, yet the income elasticities of others-such as vitamin C-remain close to zero. These results suggest that cash transfer programs might be even more effective during crises to ensure the consumption of essential micronutrients. But to ensure that all key micronutrients are consumed, nutrition supplement programs are also likely required. Copyright 2012, Oxford University Press.
Modular Multilevel Converter With Partially Rated Integrated Energy Storage Suitable for Frequency Support and Ancillary Service Provision

Grid scale energy storage systems (ESSs) have received significant interest in recent years due to their ability to reduce/defer investment in transmission/distribution networks, as well their ability to act as primary reserve sources and provide emergency support to the transmission system. This paper investigates the dual purposing of an HVdc-Scale modular multilevel converter (MMC), allowing it to also act as an ESS. This has potential application in primary frequency response provision and other services such as de-coupled power oscillation damping. In the proposed topology, a certain percentage of sub-modules (SM) within the MMC have their capacitor interfaced through a dc–dc converter to an energy storage element (ESE), formed of a battery or ultracapacitor. By applying appropriate control, energy can be exchanged from the ESE to the main SM capacitor of each ESE-SM, and from there to either the ac or dc bus. It was found that for some operating points, an injection of circulating current was required to facilitate exchanging energy with the ESE-SMs. Analysis shows that, for instance, an additional power injection to ac or dc terminal of 0.1 per unit (10%) is possible with only 4% of the SMs replaced by full-bridge ESE-SMs, and no additional SMs added.
Theoretical instability strips for δ Scuti and γ Doradus stars

New theoretical instability strips for δ Sct and γ Dor stars are presented. These results have been obtained taking into account the perturbation of the convective flux following the treatment of Gabriel ([CITE]). For the first time, the red edge of the δ Sct instability strip for non-radial modes is obtained. The influence of this time-dependent convection (TDC) on the driving of the γ Dor gravity modes is investigated. The results obtained for different values of the mixing-length parameter α are compared for the γ Dor models. A good agreement with observations is found for models with α between 1.8 and 2.0.
Simulated insect defoliation and duration of weed interference affected soybean growth

Abstract An improved understanding of crop stress from multiple pests is needed for better implementation of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. Field studies were conducted in 2003 and 2004 at two locations in eastern Nebraska to describe the effects of simulated early-season insect defoliation of soybean and duration of weed interference on soybean growth. Three levels of simulated defoliation (undefoliated, 30, and 60%) and seven durations of weed interference (weedy and weed free; weed removal at V2, V4, V6, R3, and R5) were evaluated in a split-plot design. Defoliation significantly reduced soybean leaf-area index (LAI), total dry matter (TDM), and crop height in season-long weedy treatments only. Biomass partitioning during vegetative and reproductive growth was affected by both defoliation and weed interference. Increase in soybean relative growth rate (RGR) and biomass production soon after defoliation occurred (e.g., V5 stage) indicated potential defense mechanism by which soybean is able to adjust its physiology in response to the loss of leaf area. Weed interference combined with defoliation caused the greatest yield losses up to 97%. Results from this study indicate the need for monitoring early-season insect density and weed growth to determine if simultaneous control of both pests may be needed. Nomenclature: Soybean, Glycine max (L.) Merr.
Locally Advanced Carcinoma of the Uterine Cervix: Current Issues in Developing Countries and Future Research

Locally advanced carcinoma of the uterine cervix is a major public health problem in developing countries. In spite of advancement in chemoradiation therapy, the outcome of locally advanced disease remains suboptimal. Newer diagnostic methods, treatment approaches and technology to evaluate the response needs to be evaluated in this condition. Some of the current issues of management of cervix cancer in developing countries are discussed in this present review. The direction of future research in imaging and neoadjuvant therapy are highlighted.
Application of the Braden Scale in the home setting: incidence and factors associated with pressure ulcers Aplicação da Escala de Braden em domicílio: incidência e fatores associados a úlcera por pressão

Objective: Estimate the capacity of the Braden Scale for predicting the onset of pressure ulcers in the home environment, and learn the incidence of pressure ulcers in this group and their associated factors. Methods: This is a prospective cohort study that included 183 patients. Demographic and clinical variables, degree of cognitive impairment and impairment of activities of daily living were studied. The Braden Scale was applied in six monthly home visits that were monitored for six months in a Homecare Monitoring Program. Results: The incidence of pressure ulcers found was 20%. The score with the best representation as for the risk of ulcer development was the cutoff point 18. The degree of classification in the homecare monitoring program, Alzheimer disease and stroke were predictive factors in the emergence of the disorder. Conclusion: The Braden Scale was effective in the home environment to predict the onset of pressure ulcers. The incidence of pressure ulcers in homecare monitoring was 20%, and the associated factors were the degree in the Homecare Monitoring Program, Alzheimer and activities of daily living.
Nonparametric Regression-based Step-length Estimation for Arm-swing Walking using a Smartphone

In this paper, we propose an adaptive step-estimation method to estimate the distance traveled for arm-swinging activities at three level-walking speeds, i.e., low, normal, and high speed. The proposed method is constructed based on a polynomial function of the pedestrian speed and variance of walking acceleration. We firstly apply a low-pass filter with 10 Hz cut-off frequency for acceleration data. Then, we analyze the acceleration data to find the number of steps in each sample. Finally, the traveled distance is calculated by summing all step lengths which are estimated by the proposed method during walking. Applying the proposed method, we can estimate the walking distance with an accuracy rate of 95.35% in a normal walking speed. The accuracy rates of low and high walking speeds are 94.63% and 94.97%, respectively. Furthermore, the proposed method outperforms conventional methods in terms of accuracy and standard deviation at low, normal, and high speeds.
Non-Food Coping Strategies in Response to the World Food Price Crisis: Evidence from Education in India

World grains prices dramatically increased between 2007 and 2008, but rice prices especially surged. Utilizing the much larger spike in rice prices than in wheat, this article compares the response of Indian households consuming rice as the staple grain to households consuming wheat. Households worse affected by the crisis sacrificed diet diversity, spent less on labor-saving durable goods, sent fewer children to school, and increased the amount of children performing domestic work. These results demonstrate a direct link between food insecurity and human capital investments, and suggest significant non-health costs to the rising food prices of the past two decades.