Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Effect of sorbents on the content of trace elements in maize cultivated on soil contaminated with heating oil

*Corresponding author e-mail: miroslaw.wyszkowski@uwm.edu. pl **This work was conducted as part of the scientific project of the National Science Centre No N N305 305340 (2011-2012). Abstract . The aim of this study was to determine the effect of neutralizing substances on the content of trace elements in maize on soil contaminated by heating oil. For the treatments without neutralizing substances, the dependency between increasing doses of heating oil and the cadmium content of plants was direct, yet the range of changes was relatively small. Under the influence of increasing doses of heating oil, the cadmium and manganese contents increased up to a dose of 10 g of oil per kg of soil, lead up to 15 g of oil per kg of soil and chromium within the full range of its doses, as compared to the control treatment (without heating oil). Higher doses of heating oil resulted in a decrease in cadmium, lead and manganese contents in maize. All of the tested substances had a significant effect on the content of trace elements in maize. Calcium oxide, zeolite and bentonite had a more pronounced effect than compost and nitrogen on the content of trace elements in this plant. A favourable effect, restricting the content of most of them in the maize was only observed for cadmium and manganese, in contrast to lead and chromium. K e y w o r d s: contamination, heating oil, neutralizing substances, maize, trace elements
Mohammed Ali Al-Bayati, PhD, DABT, DABVT

Babies Alan, Robert, Lucas, and toddler Alexa were born at different places and times in the United States of America by different parents. However, they have many things in common: (1) vaccines and medications caused their deaths, (2) without conducting thorough medical and legal investigations, their treating physicians, medical examiners, police, and states accused their parents or caretakers of killing them, and (3) based upon an erroneous theory, their innocent parents or caretakers were imprisoned for killing their children by violent shaking and blunt trauma. The primary objective of health care providers and the State should be to find and then focus on the facts. It is the duty of the medical establishment to properly investigate the causes of injuries and death of children in cases such as these in order to prevent such tragedies from occurring again. Accusing innocent parents and caretakers of abusing and killing their children based upon unsupported theory, such as SBS, will not prevent the death of another child by vaccines and inappropriate medications. However, it certainly will lead to wrongful incarceration and unimaginable suffering—psychologically to parents/caretakers and physically to those fragile, highly sensitive children it is our duty to protect. © 2004 Pearblossom Private School, Inc.–Publishing Division. All rights reserved.
Analysis on the effects of folk dance training on players’ spatial expectation levels

Background and Study Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects on spatial perception and spatial anticipation levels the effects of control and study groups with 16 week training folk dancing training. Material and Methods: 120 voluntary college students with no folk dancing background, 60 of which is female has participated in the study. The study group had folk dancing training of 16-week whereas control group has not done any training. Brixton Spatial Expectations test was administered to control groups at the first, eighth and sixteenth weeks of the training. Validation of which has previously been done "Prospects Brixton Spatial Test" has been used in the study. A statistical analysis of the data obtained was done with available statistical software (IBM SPSS Statistics 19, SPSS inc., An IBM Co., Somers, NY) and the significance level was taken as 0.05 and 0.01. Similar results were obtained between experimental and control groups in this study. Results: There were not significant differences between groups in terms of measurement time as well as in gender. As a result: Short-term training of folk dancing seems to have no impact on the level of spatial perception. Conclusions: To have a significant effect, a long-term folk dance training is required. In addition, level of spatial perception on folk dance training has no significant difference in terms of gender.
Smart Graphene-Based Frequency Selective Surface Designed to Act as Single or Dual Band Device with Reconfigurable Operation Bands

In this paper, a finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) formulation, based on the exponential matrix and on thin material sheet methods is developed for modeling subcellular thin graphene sheets. This formulation is validated by reproducing graphene frequency selective surfaces (FSS) known from literature. Then, we propose in this work a smart graphene FSS device. Smartness is obtained by means of a unity cell formed by a graphene ring with a graphene sheet placed in its aperture. By properly regulating the chemical potentials of the graphene elements, two frequency-tunable modus operandi are obtained: single- or dual-band rejection modes. When the device operates in its dual-band rejection mode, either of the rejection bands can be shifted individually in the frequency spectrum. Additionally, both rejection bands can also be reconfigured simultaneously.
Transformation-adversarial network for road detection in LIDAR rings, and model-free evidential road grid mapping.

We propose a deep learning approach to perform road-detection in LIDAR scans, at the point level. Instead of processing a full LIDAR point-cloud, LIDAR rings can be processed individually. To account for the geometrical diversity among LIDAR rings, an homothety rescaling factor can be predicted during the classification, to realign all the LIDAR rings and facilitate the training. This scale factor is learnt in a semi-supervised fashion. A performant classification can then be achieved with a relatively simple system. Furthermore, evidential mass values can be generated for each point from an observation of the conflict at the output of the network, which enables the classification results to be fused in evidential grids. Experiments are done on real-life LIDAR scans that were labelled from a lane-level centimetric map, to evaluate the classification performances.
Design of Electrodes on Gold Test Strips for Enhanced Accuracy in Glucose Measurement

This paper reviews the practical process of designing the electrodes on electroless immersion gold-plated test strips for glucose measurement. We have found that great care must be taken on determining the width and length of the working and reference electrodes, to yield the optimum performance on electroless immersion gold-plated glucose test strips for glucose measurement. Preferably, a width of at least 0.6 mm and a length of at least 24 mm are recommended to prevent variance in electrode resistance during mass production of electroless immersion gold-plated glucose test strips, in order to enhance the accuracy of glucose measurement. This paper also recommended that, if two different geometric sizes of test strips are going to be used on the same glucose meter, both test strips must use different lengths and widths on the working and reference electrodes to yield the same electrical resistance and hence similar electrochemical performance.
Original Article: Anthropometric Study of the Facial Index in the Population of Medical Students in Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Article info: Received: 12 July 2018 Accepted: 27 August 2018 Available Online: 15 September 2018 Checked for Plagiarism: Yes Peer reviewers approved by: Dr. Melika Andrew Language Editor: Prof. Dr. Muhammad Azam Kakar Editor who approved publication: Prof. Dr. Nanuli Doreulee
How Big is a Tip of the Iceberg? A Parsimonious Way to Estimate Cartel Detection Rate

Reliable estimates of the probability of cartel detection could help regulators design more appropriate sanctions for cartelising behavior, and improve our understanding of the efficiency of cartel enforcement and its potential deterrent effects. In comparison to previous works, this paper offers a more parsimonious and simple-to-use method to estimate time-dependent cartel detection and survival rates, whilst allowing heterogeneity across firms and markets. It draws on capture recapture methods, similar to those used in ecology to make inferences on various population characteristics by looking at the number of recurring individuals in successive samples with replacement. Given the simplicity and minimal data needs of this method, it could be developed to provide an important tool for cartel related policy analysis, something that could also lead to promising new research on the deterrent effect of cartel enforcement.
EFFECT OF DIFFERENT IRRIGATION INTERVALS, COMPOST AND BACTERIAL INOCULATION ON SESAME

Two field experiment were carried out at Ismailia Agricultural Research Farm Station located at 30o 35 ́ 41.901 ̋ N for Latitude and 32o 16 ́ 45.834 ̋ E for Longitude, Egypt, during two successive summer seasons of 2011 and 2012 to investigate the effect of irrigation water intervals (6, 9 and 12 days), compost rates (0, 5 and 7 ton/fed) and bacterial inoculation (mixture of Serratia sp., B. polymyxa and Ps. fluorescens) on sesame productivity "variety Shandaweel 3" grown in sandy soil using sprinkler irrigation system. The experiments were laid out in a split-split plot design with three irrigation intervals as main plots and the three compost rates as sub-plots, while inoculation treatments randomly allotted in sub-sub plots. All sesame yield and its attributes was highly significant affected by the duration of irrigation intervals and there was an inverse relationship between increasing the length of irrigation intervals and the studied yield characters. Irrigation at 6 day interval produced the highest values of sesame yield and yield attributes compared to other water regimes. Also, data exerted that the rate of promotion in the studied sesame yield and its attributes increased gradually as the rate of compost manuring increased. Sesame yield achieved the highest productivity as a result of soil manuring with 7 ton compost/fed followed by 5 ton compost/fed. On the other hand, inoculation with mixture of tested rhizobacteria exerted a salient superiority in values of sesame yield and its attributes relative to uninoculated treatment. The interaction effect among irrigation water intervals, compost rates and bacterial inoculation were significant on all estimated traits, except, plant height, height of first capsule, 1000seed weight and oil%. Furthermore, oil yield/fed was positively and highly correlated with all estimated traits. As a results of this study indicated that obtaining the highest sesame seed and oil yields/fed occurred when the crop was irrigated interval as narrow as possible up to 6 days interval along with inclusion of 7 ton compost/fed and rhizobacterial inoculation.
Compact Design of Non-uniform Meta-surface for Patch Antenna Main Beam Steering

─ A compact design of non-uniform metasurface for patch antenna main beam steering is presented in this paper. The proposed design is realized using printed circuit board technology. By adding the non-uniform meta-surface to a patch antenna, the mainbeam direction of the patch antenna can be steered by an angle up to 30° from the boresight direction. The metasurface together with the patch antenna here is called meta-surfaced antenna, which has a very compact structure since there is no air gap between the metasurface and the patch antenna. The meta-surfaced antenna is studied and designed to operate around 2.45GHz. To verify the results of simulation, the metasurfaced antenna is fabricated and measured. Measured results show that the antenna has an operating bandwidth from 2.35-2.5GHz and peak realized gain of 7.1dBi. Index Terms ─ Beam steering, compact design, nonuniform meta-surface.
Urine Protein Analysis and Correlation of Urinary Biomarkers with Renal Disease Progression in Dogs with X-Linked Hereditary Nephropathy

Urine Protein Analysis and Correlation of Urinary Biomarkers with Renal Disease Progression in Dogs with X-Linked Hereditary Nephropathy. (December 2010) Mary B. Nabity, B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; D.V.M., Cornell University Co-Chairs of Advisory Committee: Dr. Fred J. Clubb Dr. George E. Lees Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major cause of illness in dogs, and it is commonly caused by glomerular diseases that result in proteinuria and a progressive decline in renal function. Despite the importance of glomerular lesions, tubulointerstitial fibrosis identified by histologic evaluation of renal biopsies correlates best with renal function. However, performing a renal biopsy is invasive. Most current non-invasive tests for renal function lack adequate sensitivity and specificity for renal disease. Proteinuria can be both a sensitive and specific marker for renal damage. However, its evaluation in veterinary medicine beyond determination of the magnitude of proteinuria (e.g., urine protein:creatinine ratio (UPC)) is limited. Therefore, in this report, further evaluation of the UPC was performed to aid in the monitoring of renal disease progression and response to treatment. In addition, qualitative evaluation of proteinuria was performed in dogs with progressive CKD in order to identify better non-invasive markers for tubulointerstitial injury. The day-to-day variability of the UPC was determined utilizing data obtained from female dogs that are carriers for X-linked hereditary nephropathy (XLHN). Despite
User Preferences on Route Instruction Types for Mobile Indoor Route Guidance

Adaptive mobile wayfinding systems are being developed to ease wayfinding in the indoor environment. They present wayfinding information to the user, which is adapted to the context. Wayfinding information can be communicated by using different types of route instructions, such as text, photos, videos, symbols or a combination thereof. The need for a different type of route instruction may vary at decision points, for example because of its complexity. Furthermore, these needs may be different for different user characteristics (e.g., age, gender, level of education). To determine this need for information, an online survey has been executed where participants rated 10 different route instruction types at several decision points in a case study building. Results show that the types with additional text were preferred over those without text. The photo instructions, combined with text, generally received the highest ratings, especially from first-time visitors. 3D simulations were appreciated at complex decision points and by younger people. When text (with symbols) is considered as a route instruction type, it is best used for the start or end instruction.
A study of adverse drug reactions to iodinated contrast agents in tertiary care teaching hospital

Background: Contrast agents have long been used for the imaging of anatomic boundaries and to explore normal and abnormal findings in X-ray based imaging technique. These agents are not completely devoid of risk. Adverse effects from administration of contrast media vary from minor physiological disturbance to rare life threatening situation.Methods: A cross-sectional retrospective observational study over one-year duration from 1st August 2015 to 31st July 2016 was conducted at radiology department of a Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Government Medical College and Teaching hospital, Rajkot, Gujarat. Adverse drug reactions were analyzed to study the nature of reactions caused by iodinated contrast agents. The temporal relationship of time of administration of contrast agents to the occurrence of adverse reaction was analyzed and classified as immediate or delayed type of reaction.Results: Out of 868 patients that were analysed 15 out of 497 male patients and 11 out of 371 female patients developed adverse reaction. Age range of patients that developed reactions was 20-55 years. Most common adverse drug reaction occurred in our study was nausea and vomiting which was treated by parenteral Ondansetron. All the reactions were found to be ‘probable’ in causality as per WHO causality assessment scale and Naranjo’s algorithm.Conclusions: Physicians performing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures with contrast agents must be aware of the risk, preventability & treatment so that reactions can be prevented. Sensitization of physicians is required to increase reporting of adverse drug reactions occurred due to radiocontrast agents.
Chiropractic Student Infection Control Practices and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Skin Infections

Chiropractic Student Infection Control Practices and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Skin Infections by Jonathon Todd Egan DC, New York Chiropractic College, 2006 MPH, ATSU School of Health Management, 2006 BS, Brigham Young University, 1998 Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Public Health Epidemiology
The Integrate Effect of Seed Soaking in Aqueous Plant Extracts and Ascorbic Acid on Germination and Seedling Characters of Rice Grains under Salinity Stress

In the recent years using non-traditional sources such as aqueous extracts plant and ascorbic acid are considered as one of the challenges for enhancing germination character and seedling parameters of rice grains. Thus, a laboratory experiment was conducted to study the integrate effect of four plant extracts i.e. turmeric (Curcuma longa), sorrel (Rumexvesicarius), grapes (Vitisvinifera), and roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) in comparison with ascorbic acid (ASA) on germination characters and seedling parameters of rice under salinity stress, using Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four replications. Data revealed that there was a noticeable improvement in germination percentage and seedling vigor index as compared to control treatments treatment due to grains soaking technique. In general, plant tested extracts and ascorbic acid improved tested criteria in varying degrees as well as improvement was more pronounced in the absence of salinity. The water extract of roselle ranked the first in improving the tested measurements and recorded the maximum values 89.4 and 67.2%; 5.8 and 4.8 cm; 9.08 and 8.30 cm; 14.88 and 13.1 cm; 1330.2 and 880.3; 294.6 and 284.2 mg; 186.8 and 181.0 mg; 37.6 and 36.8 mg; 27.4 and 26.4 mg of germination percentage, shoot length, root length, seedling length, seedling vigor index, shoot fresh, root fresh, shoot dry and root dry weights, respectively in the absence or presence of salinity. While control and ASA treatments recorded the lowest values in this context under salinity stress.
Effect of Pollen Contaminated with Some Heavy Metals and Amitraz on the Physiological Conditions of Honeybee Workers Apis mellifera L. (Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Pollen grains are virtually the main source of protein, fats, vitamins and minerals in the diet of the honeybee, necessary for normal growth and development. The present study is concerned with the effect of pollen contaminated with the heavy metals cadmium, chromium and the acaricide Amitraz on the hypopharyngeal glands development, growth (changes in the dry weight of thorax ) and worker longevity. The obtained results showed that feeding the newly emerged workers on the control candy patty (candy + 10 % pollen) for 10 days promoted the hypopharyngeal glands development and the mean dry weight of thorax to the highest level compared with those bees fed on candy patty contaminated with various concentrations of both cadmium and chromium (0.5, 1, 3, 5, and 10 ppm). Statistical analysis showed that, no significant differences were found between the experimental diets, except chromium at the 10 ppm concentration which significantly decreased the hypopharyngeal glands development and the mean dry weight of thorax . Concerning the longevity of workers fed on the experimental diets contaminated with chromium and cadmium, the statistical analysis showed no significant differences between all the tested diets. With regard to the effect of the acaricide (Amitraz) on bees fed on diets contaminated with any concentration of (0.05, 0.1, .05, 1.5 and 3 ppm.). all of these concentrations failed in promoting the development of the hypopharyngeal glands. For, the mean dry weight of thorax and the longevity of workers fed on Amitraz, the statistical analysis showed no significant differences were found between the experimental dites.
The Instability of Matching with Overconfident Agents: Laboratory and Field Investigations

Many centralized college admissions markets allocate seats to students based on their performance on a standardized exam. A single exam's measurement error can cause the exam-based priorities to deviate from colleges' aptitude-based preferences. Previous literature proposes correcting such an error by combining pre-exam preference submission with a Boston algorithm. In a laboratory experiment, I nd that pre-exam preference submission is skewed by overcon dence, which leads to even more severe and more varied welfare distortions than the exam's measurement error alone. Moreover, the mechanism exhibits a tendency to reward overcon dence and punish undercon dence, thus serving as a gender penalty for women. I also analyze eld data from China and reach similar conclusions.
Profiling of High-risk Prostate Cancer Families in Finland

Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men worldwide and is likely to be caused by a number of genes with different modes of inheritance, population frequencies and penetrance. The objective of this study was to assess the familial aggregation of PCa in a sample of 1,546 nuclear families ascertained through an affected father and diagnosed during 1988–1993, from the unique, founder population-based resource of the Finnish Cancer Registry. Segregation analysis was performed for two cohorts of 557 early-onset and 989 late-onset families evaluating residual paternal effects and assuming that age at diagnosis followed a logistic distribution after log-transformation. The results did not support an autosomal dominant inheritance as has been reported in many of the hospital-based prostatectomy series. Instead, it confirmed the existence of hereditary PCa in the Finnish population under a complex model that included a major susceptibility locus with Mendelian recessive inheritance and a significant paternal regressive coefficient that is indicative of a polygenic/multifactorial component. The strengths of our study are the homogenous Finnish population, large epidemiological population-based data, histologically confirmed cancer diagnosis done before the PSA-era in Finland and registry based approach. Our results support the evidence that the inheritance of PCa is controlled by major genes and are in line with the previous linkage studies. Moreover, this is the first time a recessive inheritance is suggested to fit PCa in all data even when divided to early and late-onset cohorts.