Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Variability in oil tocopherol concentration and composition of traditional and high oleic sunflower hybrids ( Helianthus annuus L. ) in the Pampean region (Argentina

Tocopherols are natural antioxidants that increase the stability of food fat and fulfill an important biological requirement in humans. There are no previous studies on the variability of tocopherol concentration and composition in the oil of sunflower traditional hybrids (TH) and high oleic sunflower hybrids (HOH) from different environments in Argentina. The objective of this work was to detect and examine that variability. Seed samples were obtained from i) seven TH grown in four locations (Experiment I) and, ii) five hybrids (three HOH and two traditional ones) grown in three locations (Experiment II). Concentrations of total tocopherol in oil ranged from 634 to 1054 μ g g oil –1 . α -tocopherol accounted for 90.8 to 97% of the total tocopherols. Total and α -tocopherol concentrations were highly genetically determined (more than 80%). In Experiment I, a significant, although low in value, interaction between hybrid and location was found for total and α -tocopherol concentrations. In Experiment II, mean values for total tocopherol concentration in HOH and in each environment were larger than in TH. Significant differences for total and α -tocopherol concentration were not found among HOH and environments. The variation of tocopherol concentration for each hybrid across environments was higher than the variation among hybrids in the same environment. To obtain oil with high tocopherol concentration, both hybrid and environment must be selected.
Risk Factors that Determine Less Favourable Hospitalisation Course and Outcome in Patients with ESBL Producing Enterobacteriaceae Infection: Preliminary Results / Riska Faktori, Kas Nosaka Sliktāku Hospitalizācijas Gaitu Un Iznākumu Pacientiem Ar Esbl Producējošu Enterobacteriaceae Dzimtas Baktēriju

Abstract Hospitalisation course and outcome for patients with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing Enterobacteriaceae infection is less favourable due to extensive antibacterial resistance. This study was conducted to identify possible risk factors that could influence the hospitalisation course and outcome in these patients. The study protocol included demographic, clinical, hospitalisation, bacteriological and plasmid genetic data. The preliminary study results showed that hospitalisation course and outcome was less favourable for internal medicine profile patients with ESBL producing bacteria, TEM gene presence in the bacterial plasmid genome, patient age < 65 years and patients with infectious and musculoskeletal diseases. The study includes preliminary data only and further studies should be carried out to verify the suggested risk factors.
A review of the inconsistency in CRM measurement: evidence from the telecommunication industry

This study explores the varying contradictions in CRM measurements and proposed a conceptual model in association with customer loyalty in the telecommunication industry.The model was developed based on observed practical issues, industry reports and explicit review of empirical literatures on CRM in multifaceted disciplines using qualitative technique.Findings from this research revealed an optimistic relationship between CRM measurements, customer satisfaction, switching costs and customer loyalty.Although few literature have established the influence of CRM measurements on customer loyalty effectiveness, this study has further availed scholars/practitioners knowledge of the theoretical ties and the role CRM maintenance as key measurement has in predicting successful CRM implementation. Furthermore, it is recommended that CRM implementing organizations integrate the need for CRM maintenance as a prerequisite for CRM sustainability in organizations.
Model computations of blue stragglers and W UMa-type stars in globular clusters

Context. It was recently demonstrated that contact binaries occur in globular clusters (GCs) only immediately below turn-o point and in the region of blue straggler stars (BSs). In addition, observations indicate that at least a significant fraction of BSs in these clusters was formed by the binary mass-transfer mechanism. Aims. The aim of our present investigation is to obtain and analyze a set of evolutionary models of cool, close detached binaries with a low metal abundance, which are characteristic of GC. Methods. We computed the evolution of 975 models of initially detached, cool close binaries with di erent initial parameters. The models include mass exchange between components as well as mass and angular momentum loss due to the magnetized winds for very low-metallicity binaries with Z = 0:001. The models are interpreted in the context of existing data on contact binary and blue straggler members of GCs. The models are based on our recently developed code for evolutionary modeling of cool close and contact binaries. Results. The model parameters agree well with the observed positions of the GC contact binaries in the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, and we achieve detailed parameters of several individual contact and near-contact binaries. Contact binaries in the lower part of the cluster main sequence are absent because there are no binaries with initial orbital periods shorter than 1.5 d. Contact binaries end their evolution as mergers that appear in the BS region. Binary-formed BSs populate the whole observed BS region in a GC, but a gap is visible between low-mass mergers that are concentrated along the zero-age main sequence and binary BSs occupying the red part of the BS region. Very few binary mergers are expected to rotate rapidly and/or possess chemical peculiarities resulting from the exposure of the layers processed by CNO nuclear reactions. All other binary mergers are indistinguishable from the collisionally formed mergers. The results show that binary-formed BSs may constitute at least a substantial fraction of all BSs in a GC.
Poly D, L-lactide-co-glycolic acid (PLGA)-encapsulated CpG-oligonucleotide (ODN) on immune response in Cyprinus carpio against Aeromonas hydrophila.

The effect of Poly D, L-lactide-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) encapsulated ODN 1668 nanospheres (NS) on innate and adaptive immune response in common carp, Cyprinus carpio against Aeromonas hydrophila is reported. PLGAencapsulated ODN biodegradable NS did not have a significant impact on particle size as expected of the particles was clearly positive for non-coated and coated PLGA/ODN NS. The myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity and serum haemolysin titre significantly increased in fish injected with ODN 1668 and PLGA-encapsulated ODN 1668 groups on week 4 whereas the respiratory burst (RB) activity significantly increased when administered with ODN 1668 and PLGA-encapsulated ODN 1668 (PLGA-ODN 1668) from weeks 1 to 4. The haemoagglutinating titre was significantly enhanced in PLGA-encapsulated ODN 1668 group on week 2 while in ODN 1668 and PLGA-encapsulated ODN 1668 groups the increase manifested on week 4. The bacterial agglutination titre significantly increased in ODN 1668 and PLGA-encapsulated ODN 1668 groups on weeks 2 and 4. The cumulative mortality in ODN 1668 and PLGAencapsulated ODN 1668 groups were 10% each whereas it was 15% in PLGA group. This study indicates that single administration of PLGA-encapsulated ODN 1668 nanospheres elicits better immune response than PLGA or ODN 1668 alone in C. carpio against A. hydrophila.
Who Disciplines Bank Managers?

We exploit a unique data set of executive turnovers in community banks to test the micro-mechanisms of discipline by examining the monitoring and influencing role of different stakeholders. We find executives are more likely to be dismissed in risky institutions. Examining the roles of shareholders, debtholders, and regulators as monitors, we obtain evidence for shareholder discipline. However, there is no evidence that risk affects dismissals more if debtholders have a larger stake in the bank or when regulators are aware of distress. Examining the roles of shareholders, debtholders, and regulators as monitors, we obtain evidence for shareholder discipline. However, there is no evidence that risk affects dismissals more if debtholders have a larger stake in the bank or when regulators are aware of distress. When we analyze risk, losses, and profitability following turnovers, we obtain no evidence that replacing executives improves performance. Copyright 2011, Oxford University Press.
The oxytocin receptor gene, an integral piece of the evolution of Canis familaris from Canis lupus

Previous research in canids has revealed both group (dog versus wolf) and individual differences in object choice task (OCT) performance. These differences might be explained by variation in the oxytocin receptor (OXTR) gene, as intranasally administered oxytocin has recently been shown to improve performance on this task by domestic dogs. This study looked at microsatellites at various distances from the OXTR gene to determine whether there was an association between this gene and: i) species (dog/wolf) and ii) good versus bad OCT performers. Ten primer sets were designed to amplify 10 microsatellites that were identified at various distances from the canine OXTR gene. We used 94 (52 males, 42 females) blood samples from shelter dogs, 75 (33 males, 42 females) saliva samples from pet dogs and 12 (6 males, 6 females) captive wolf saliva samples to carry out our analyses. Significant species differences were found in the two markers closest to the OXTR gene, suggesting that this gene may have played an important part in the domestic dogs’ evolution from the wolf. However, no significant, meaningful differences were found in microsatellites between good versus bad OCT performers, which suggests that other factors, such as different training and socialisation experiences, probably impacted task performance.
Exploring the active galactic nuclei population with extreme X-ray-to-optical flux ratios (fx/fo > 50)

SM and FJC acknowledge financial support by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness through grants AYA2010-21490-C02-01 and AYA2012-31447 and from the ARCHES project, funded by the 7th Frameworkof the European Union (project no. 313146). AR acknowledgesfinancial support by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness through grant AYA2012-31447
Radiographic Contrast Agents, Drugs Useful for Diagnostics, but with Contrast- Induced Nephropathy as Side Effect

Iodinated radiographic contrast agents are drugs very useful in clinical practice to improve the visibility of internal organs and structures in X-ray based imaging techniques. Their use keeps increasing, particularly in less healthy and older patients, with one or more comorbid conditions, such as advanced vascular disease, severe long-standing hypertension, diabetes and impairment of renal function. However, they may have side effects the most frequent being Contrast-Induced Nephropathy (CIN). After a short description of the epidemiology and pathogenesis of CIN, the conditions favoring the development of CIN in patients are discussed, the main ones being pre-existing renal impairment, particularly if secondary to diabetic nephropathy, salt depletion and dehydration, congestive heart failure, age greater than 70 years and concurrent use of nephrotoxic drugs. Then the measures to prevent CIN are suggested, beginning with monitoring renal function, discontinuation of potentially nephrotoxic drugs, use of either iodixanol or iopamidol at the lowest dosage possible. The main procedure for prevention of CIN is an adequate hydration of the patient with either oral water intake or isotonic sodium chloride or sodium bicarbonate infusion. (A long list of references is provided that will enable readers a deep evaluation of the topic).
Assessing the impact of the stability training on fitness rated with the Functional Movement Screen Test in a group of professional football players

Introduction: Football is a dynamic, ever-growing team sport. It’s fast action and spectacular character give this sport the title of the most popular in the world. However, due to its specificity it is related with a high risk of injury. An important element of injury prevention is comprehensive functional assessment of the player. The Functional Movement Screen Test is used as a tool to assess the risk of injury and basic movement patterns to determine the occurrence of disorders within the musculoskeletal system. Objective: The aim of the study is to compare the level of functional performance of football players who have stability exercises in their daily training sessions and of the players without such training. Material and Methods: The study was conducted in Rzeszow and the surrounding area on a group of 120 players. The STRESZCZENIE Wstęp: Piłka nożna jest dynamicznym, ciągle rozwijającym się sportem drużynowym. Szybka akcja oraz widowiskowy charakter powodują, że jest to dyscyplina najbardziej popularna na świecie. Jednak ze względu na swoją specyfikę sport ten związany jest z dużym ryzykiem występowania urazów i kontuzji. Istotnym elementem profilaktyki przeciwurazowej jest kompleksowa funkcjonalna ocena zawodnika. Do tego celu służy The Functional Movement Screen Test, używany jako narzędzie screeningowe do oceny ryzyka występowania kontuzji oraz podstawowych wzorców ruchowych, aby stwierdzić występowanie zaburzeń w obrębie aparatu ruchu. Cel pracy: Celem pracy jest porównanie poziomu sprawności funkcjonalnej zawodników, u których w codziennym treningu są wprowadzone ćwiczenia o charakterze stabilizacyjnym w porównaniu z zawodnikami bez treningu. Received / Artykuł otrzymano: 2.09. 2016 | Accepted / Zaakceptowano do publikacji: 8.12. 2016 Publication date / Data publikacji: december / grudzień 2016 Participation of co-authors / Udział współautorów: A – Author of the concept and objectives of paper / autor koncepcji i założeń pracy; B – collection of data / zbieranie materiału; C – implementation of research / realizacja badań; D – elaborate, analysis and interpretation of data / opracowanie, analiza i interpretacja wyników; E – statistical analysis / analiza statystyczna danych; F – preparation of a manuscript / przygotowanie manuskryptu; G – working out the literature / opracowanie piśmiennictwa; H – obtaining funds / pozyskanie funduszy © Wydawnictwo UR 2016
1 EXPERIMENTS ON THE EFFECT OF HYDROGRAPH CHARACTERISTICS ON VERTICAL GRAIN SORTING IN GRAVEL BED RIVERS

Desert ephemeral gravel-bed streams typically have bed surfaces that are relatively unarmored compared to the substrate below, while gravel-bed streams in humid and snowmelt areas typically have well-armored surfaces. The degree of armoring can be characterized in terms of an armor ratio defined as the ratio of the surface median size to the substrate median size. A set of field data shows desert ephemeral gravel-bed streams with armor ratios range from 0.5 to 2.4, and with an average value of 1.2. The armor ratio of snowmelt-fed gravel-bed streams in the same set ranges from 2 and 7, with an average value of 3.4. The reason for this difference is sought in terms of differing hydrological characteristics and sediment supply regimes. Thirteen experiments were conducted to study the formation of armoring under a range of hydrological conditions. The experiments have two limiting cases; a relatively flat hydrograph that represents conditions produced by continuous snowmelt and a sharply peaked hydrograph that represents conditions associated with flash floods. All constant-hydrograph experiments developed a well-armored structured surface, while short asymmetrical hydrographs did not result in substantial vertical sorting. All symmetrical hydrographs show some degree of sorting, and the sorting tended to become more pronounced with longer duration. Sediment supply appears to be a first-order control on bed surface armoring, while the shape of the hydrograph plays a secondary role.
An Econometrics Analysis of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth in Nigeria.

This study investigates the Econometrics analysis of foreign direct investment (FDI) on economic growth in Nigeria for the period of 1985-2010. it examines the importance of foreign direct investment (FDI) as a source of financing for development in Nigeria and investigates the channels through which it benefits the economy. An extended Cobb Douglas production function is used whereby investment is disaggregated into two different types' namely, domestic private investment and foreign direct investment for more comparative analysis. This research work is similar to numerous empirical studies and conclusions in Nigeria on FDI and its importance to economic growth. The study employs recent techniques in time series econometrics namely Co- Integration, Error Correction Model (ECM) to determine the long and short run term impact of foreign direct investment on economic growth as well as the ordinary least techniques to estimate our equation for the period under study. The funds that FDI overall contribution is significant and has a negative effect on Nigeria's economic growth. This is based on the fact that Nigeria has not been able to absorb the knowledge and technical spillover effect of foreign direct investment inflow into the country. However FDI fails to augment human capital development due to the low level of existing human capital in the country and there is need for more emphasis on training to enhance its potential to contribute to economic growth, factors such as political and macroeconomic instability, low growth, weak infrastructure, poor governance, inhospitable regulatory environments, and ill-conceived investment promotion strategies, are identifies as responsible for the poor FDI record in Nigeria. Examining the constraints to improve contribution of FDI to the growth process, the study concludes that it will require an appropriate mix of proactive government policies to direct FDI to priority sectors of the economy; effective enabling environment to make Nigeria an attractive FDI host.
Diurnal behavioural differences in forager and nurse honey bees (Apis mellifera carnica Pollm)

Des ouvrieres s'occupant du couvain (nourrices; definies par leur âge: 7 a 12 jours) et des butineuses (definies par leur comportement) ont ete observees durant 1 heure et demie a midi et 1 heure et demie a minuit la nuit suivante. L'activite des nourrices (soin au couvain, patrouillage, travail de la cire, etc) et leurs phases d'inactivite etaient reparties de facon sensiblement uniforme entre le jour et le nuit (fig 2). Elles passaient environ la moitie du temps d'observation (53-60 %) pres du nid a couvain (fig 1). En revanche, les butineuses etaient nettement plus actives le jour que la nuit et au total plus actives le jour que les nourrices (fig 2). Elles passaient la majeure partie de leur temps en dehors du nid a couvain et effectuaient regulierement des vols de butinage dans la journee (fig 1). La nuit elles se tenaient generalement dans la partie basse de la ruche, en dehors du nid a couvain. Les echanges trophallactiques des butineuses avaient lieu beaucoup plus souvent le jour que la nuit; elles etaient aussi plus souvent nourries (receveuses) que les nourrices (fig 3). Bien qu'on n'ait que rarement trouve des butineuses pres du nid a couvain, il semble probable qu'il y ait des echanges de nourriture entre les deux groupes du fait de la presence reguliere des nourrices hors du nid a couvain. Les nourrices visitaient les cellules a pollen toute la journee et regulierement la nuit, en moyenne 1,25 fois environ en 24 heures. On n'a jamais observe de butineuses se nourrissant elles-memes dans les cellules a miel. De meme, la visite des cellules a pollen a ete rarement obervee (0,87 fois en 24 heures) (fig 4). Il ressort de ces observations que l'alimentation des butineuses a lieu tres souvent par trophallaxie avec les abeilles d'interieur.
99mTc-Ciprofloxacin Imaging: Still an Unsettled Issue?

The objective of this work consisted in the assessment of 99mTc-ciprofloxacin imaging performance as a diagnostic tool in an experimental rat model of osteomyelitis. Bone (tibia) infection was induced in adult rats by inoculation of a suspension containing S. aureus suspended in fibrin glue. In vivo studies by means of small animal imaging were conducted using a gamma camera. The study shows the correlation between 99mTc-ciprofloxacin positive images with bacterial bone count but also with histopathological findings in an osteomyelitis animal model, highlighting its potential as a tool in preclinical research and the accomplishment of 3Rs concept regarding welfare of laboratory animals. 99mTc-MDP scintigraphy, failed to show these correlations and therefore it may be proposed as a complementary method to diagnose and follow up the bone physiopathology in this animal model. Future perspectives of small animal imaging in order to potentiate osteomyelitis basic research will derive from numerous research works, and 99mTc-ciprofloxacin may still be a candidate for infectious diagnose and follow-up as demonstrated in this study.
College Students’ Attitudes towards Traditional and Nontraditional Parenting Roles: A Replication and Extension

The present study assessed the attitudes of 262 college students’ attitudes toward different parenting styles by replicating and extending. It was hypothesized that traditional parents (i.e., working father, stay at home mother) would be viewed more positively than nontraditional parents (i.e., working mother, stay at home father). Results showed a non-significant interaction two-way ANOVA, F (1,258)=3.413, p=0.066. However, a significant main effect for employment status was found; partially supporting our hypothesis. Thus, regardless of the parent gender, participants viewed the employed parents as more positive than the stay at home parents. The most positive attitudes across all four vignettes were towards the working mother and the least positive were towards the stay-at-home mother. These findings are unexpected, different than the findings of; study replicated in the present study, and have important implications. Limitations, strengths, and future research are discussed.
Burnout level of a bank’s call centre employee and affecting factors

Amac: Bu calisma cagri merkezi calisanlarinin tukenmislik duzeyleri ile kisisel ozellikler ve isyeri cevresel faktorler arasindaki iliskiyi aciklamak amaci ile yurutuldu. Yontem: Arastirma tanimlayici tasarim kullanilarak Şubat ve Nisan 2011 tarihleri arasinda Istanbul’da ozel bir bankanin cagri merkezi calisanlari ile gerceklestirildi. Calisma populasyonunu gonullu olarak katilan 201 cagri merkezi calisani olusturdu. Veriler arastirmacilar tarafindan hazirlanan anket formu ve Maslach Tukenmislik Olcegi kullanilarak toplandi. Toplanan veriler, tanimlayici istatistikler, bagimsiz orneklem t, ANOVA, Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal Wallis Testi ve lojistik regresyon analizi ile degerlendirildi. Anlamlilik duzeyi p<0.05 ve guven araligi %95 olarak kabul edildi. Bulgular: Arastirmaya katilan bireylerin yaslari 20-46 arasinda degismektedir ve yas ortalamasi 36.84±13.22’dur. Cogunlugu kadin (%77.1) ve lisans mezunudur (%52.2). Calisanlarin duygusal tukenme puanlari orta duzeyde bulundu. Is nedeniyle stres deneyimleyenlerin duygusal tukenme riskleri stres deneyimlemeyenlerden OR=11.50 (%95 CI 2.45-28.57) kat daha yuksek bulundu. Duyarsizlasma puanlari dusuk duzeydeydi. Kulak cinlamasi sikâyeti olan bireylerin duyarsizlasma puanlari cinlama sikâyeti olmayanlardan OR=7.35 (%95 CI 1.41-8.51) kat daha yuksek bulundu. Calisanlarin kisisel basari puanlari dusuk duzeydeydi ve erkeklerin puan ortalamalari kadinlardan OR=5.87 (%95 CI 1.25-8.29), bas agrisi sikâyeti olanlarin olmayanlardan OR=8.38 (%95 CI1.74-18.44) kat daha dusuk duzeyde bulundu. Sonuc: Ise bagli stres, erkek cinsiyet ve bas agrisi sikâyeti tukenmisligi etkileyen faktorler olarak belirlendi.