Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Deciphering of the Genetic Control of Phenology, Yield, and Pellicle Color in Persian Walnut (Juglans regia L.)

Yield, nut quality, and ability to adapt to specific climate conditions, are all important factors to consider in the development and selection of new Persian walnut (Juglans regia L.) varieties. The genetic control of these traits is still unknown in walnut, limiting the accuracy and rapidity of releasing new cultivars for commercial use. We studied the genetic architecture of five traits crucial for either marketing (i.e., yield, lateral fruit-bearing, and pellicle color) or selection of individuals with specific phenology (i.e., leafing and harvest date). By combining over 30 years of phenotypic data with genetic profiles generated using the latest Axiom™ J. regia 700K SNP array, we were able to identify and confirm major loci for all these traits. In particular, we revealed that a genomic region at the beginning of Chr1 controls both leafing and harvest date in walnut, consistent with the observed strong phenotypical correlation between these traits, and including candidate genes involved in plant development, leaf formation, and cell division. In addition, a large genomic region on Chr11 that includes genes with a central role in flowering control and shoot meristem growth underlies both lateral fruit-bearing and yield in walnut. We observed a more complex genetic architecture for pellicle color, strongly influenced by the environment (h 2 = 0.43). We identified two marker-trait associations on Chr6 and 7 for pellicle color, where genes encoding a UDP-glycosyltransferase or involved in the response to oxidation were found. In conclusion, by combining classical quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping and genome-wide association mapping, we deciphered, for the first time, the molecular pathways controlling walnut phenology, yield, lateral fruitfulness, and pellicle color. Our findings represent a further milestone in the transition from conventional to genome-assisted breeding in Persian walnut.
Labour demand and trade in South Africa : a dynamic panel analysis

This paper contributes to the debate over the effect of trade on the demand for labour in the manufacturing sector in South Africa. Previous work in the area has decomposed employment to find the likely contribution of trade effects, has investigated the correlation between employment and trade, and has used fixed effects panel data models. This paper develops the earlier work, by estimating a labour demand equation using dynamic panel data method of Arellano and Bond (1991). This leads to results that are consistent with the findings of decomposition analysis that trade has had a positive effect on employment 1972-93, but that there has been a negative effect since 1993, the period of trade liberalisation. There is no evidence that the effects of trade are distributed unevenly between skills, when proxied by racial groups. Overall, the results show the importance of trying to model the dynamics of the processes at work and suggest that further work at the level of the company as well as the industry is likely to be important. Labour Demand and Trade in South Africa
The terrestrial snail family Clausiliidae (Gastropoda: Pulmonata) from Son La, Vietnam, with description of a new subspecies

This paper reports the systematics of the Clausiliidae species occurring in Son La Province, Vietnam. Specimens of 15 species and subspecies of Clausiliidae from Son La were investigated based on their shell characteristics. The subspecies Garnieria mouhoti nhuongi subsp. nov. was collected in Phu Yen, Muong Do, approximately 200 km NE of the type locality of the nominotypical subspecies Garnieria mouhoti mouhoti . This is the first species of genus Garnieria Bourguignat, 1877 from Vietnam.
Synthesis, electronic spectra and inhibitory study of some salicylaldehyde Schiff bases of 2-aminopyridine

A series of Schiff bases namely N-(2-hydroxylbenzylidene)pyridin-2-amine (I), N-(5-nitro-2-hydroxylbenzylidene)pyridin-2-amine (II), N-(5-bromo-2-hydroxylbenzylidene)pyridin-2-amine (III) and N-(5-methoxy-2-hydroxylbenzylidene)pyridin-2-amine (IV) derived from 2-aminopyridine and substituted benzyaldehydes are reported and characterized by IR, 1HNMR and elemental analysis. The electronic absorption spectra of the compounds were studied in ethanol, N, N- dimethylformamide (DMF) and 1, 4-dioxane. The observed absorption bands were assigned to corresponding electronic transitions. A band above 400 nm obtained in II reveals keto-enol tautomerisim in DMF. In vitroscreening of the compounds on Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 25923, Enterococcus feacalis ATCC 29212, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 27853 andEscherichia coli ATCC 25922 in N, N- dimethylformamide (DMF) and 1,4-dioxane was studied using agar ditch method. The results indicate that the compounds have the capacity to inhibit the growth of S. aureus and E. coli in varying concentrations. The inhibitory ability was influenced by the solvent and substituent group on the salicyldene fragment. Key words: Schiff base, 2,aminopyridine, keto-enol tautomerisim, inhibitory ability.
SOX 9 is a novel cancer stem cell marker surrogated by osteopontin in human hepatocellular carcinoma

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The Thal-index with the BTT prediction.exe to discriminate β-thalassaemia traits from other microcytic anaemias

Several attempts have been made previously to differentiate β-thalassaemia trait (BTT) from other microcytic anaemias using formulae with red cell (RC) parameters. Presently available formulae have low sensitivity and specificity. We wanted to develop a more precise algorithm, which could be used in situations where the gold-standard test for thalassaemia diagnosis: the high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is not available. The study was carried out prospectively from November 2008 to March 2010 from randomly collected blood samples with a mean cell volume (MCV) of less than 80 fL. HbA2 measured by HPLC was used to diagnose BTT. We used Fishers stepwise linear discriminant function analysis to develop an algorithm with RC parameters. Calculated new index Thal-index was then subjected to receiver operating characteristic curve analysis to identify best cutoff to discriminate BTT from other microcytic blood films. Software was developed to predict the BTT status (BTT prediction.exe). New index, referred to as the Thal-index , was calculated using discriminant function analysis and is given as Thal-index =[(0.615xMCV) +(0.518xmean corpuscular hemoglobin)+ (0.446xred cell distribution width)]. A value of 59 for Thal-index has 90% sensitivity and 85% specificity for differentiating BTT from other microcytic anaemias. This showed better sensitivity and specificity compared to other formulae presently used ( i.e. , Mentzer in Eshani, et al. ). Our study gives a better answer to set-up where HPLC is not available. Although this cannot replace HPLC, BTT prediction.exe is useful to predict instantly and is the first ever computer program available for this function. 先前已利用含红细胞（RC）参数的公式做出若干尝试，以鉴别β-地中海贫血（BTT）和其他小红细胞性贫血。 目前可用公式的敏感度和特异度均低。 我们想要开发更精确的算法，在地中海贫血诊断的金标准测试法（即高效液相色谱法（HPLC））无法使用的情况下使用。 2008年11月至2010年3月期间，我们按照预期对随机采集的血液样本（平均细胞体积（MCV）低于80fL）进行了本项研究。 经高效液相色谱法测定的HbA2用于诊断β-地中海贫血。 我们利用Fishers逐步线性判别函数分析法开发一种含有红细胞参数的算法。 计算出的新指标（地中海贫血指标）通过受试者操作特征曲线分析来确定区分β-地中海贫血和其他小红细胞血涂片的最佳捷径。 开发软件预测β-地中海贫血状态（BTT预测. exe）。 利用判别函数分析法计算新指标（即地中海贫血指标），得出以下公式：地中海贫血指标 = [(0.615 x平均细胞体积) + (0.518 x 红细胞平均血红蛋白量) + (0.446 x 红细胞体积分布宽度)]。 指标值为59的地中海贫血指标用于区分β-地中海贫血和其他小红细胞性贫血时含90%敏感度和85%特异度。 相较于目前使用的其他公式（即Mentzer in Eshani公式 等），这种公式具有更高的敏感度和特异度。 本研究得出一个在高效液相色谱法无法使用的情况下使用的更好公式。 尽管不能替代高效液相色谱法，但BTT预测. exe对于即时预测很有帮助，也是迄今为止对该功能有效的计算机程序。
SEASONAL SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION PATTERNS OF A CAPYBARA (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) POPULATION IN THE FLOODED SAVANNAS OF COLOMBIA

Little is known about spatial induced processes regulating population dynam- ics in capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), a social rodent from the lowlands of South America, an aspect that may explain the causative mechanism involved in a spatial density- dependent process like mortality and dispersal. We investigated and compared the spatial pattern of herds in a capybara population in the eastern savannas of Colombia. Herd locations were mapped during two contrasting periods of the year and changes in herd spatial distribution were measured using scale-dependent point pattern analyses, pair correlation function g(r) and the normalize K-function, (L(r)). Our results show that 1) herd size increases during the dry season; 2) herd spatial distribution followed a scale-depen- dent pattern; 3) regularity at small scales provides evidence of intra-specific competition between herds; and 4) clumped distribution was probably caused mainly by behavioral responses and habitat heterogeneity. This study highlights the importance of spatial statis- tics in the study of seasonal spatial distribution patterns of capybara herds, and their behavioral and ecological causes. It sheds light on ecological aspects such as space use and habitat influence. RESUMEN: Patron de ditribucion espacio-temporal de una poblacion de capibaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) en las sabanas inundables de Colombia. Poco se conoce sobre los procesos espaciales que regulan la dinamica de las poblaciones de capibara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), un roedor social que se distribuye ampliamente en las tierras bajas de Sur America. Este aspecto es importante ya que permite explicar mecanismos involucrados con procesos espaciales y denso-dependientes como la mortalidad y la dispersion. En este trabajo estudiamos y comparamos el patron espacial de las manadas en una poblacion de capibaras localizada en los llanos orientales de Colombia en dos epocas climaticas contrastantes. A partir de localizaciones de las manadas referenciadas con GPS, cuantificamos los cambios en la distribucion espacial de las manadas usando la metodologia de analisis de patron de puntos. Los resultados indican que: 1) la distribucion espacial de las manadas sigue un patron dependiente de la escala; 2) a pequenas escalas la presencia de un patron de distribucion regular aporta evidencia a favor de procesos de competencia intra-especifica entre manadas; 3) el patron de distribucion agregado puede ser una repuesta a comportamientos y a heterogeneidad en el habitat.
Geometric properties and charged particles yields behind Glauber model in high energy pA and AA collisions

We present two independent estimates of the number of nucleon-nucleon collisions (Ncoll) and the number of participant nucleons (Npart) in AA and pA interactions at the LHC energies, obtained using Monte Carlo calculations: the Modified Glauber model (MGM) and more detailed "non-Glauber Model", based on the color dipoles approach. Contrary to generally used standard Glauber model, the MGM takes into account in an effective way the energymomentum conservation in soft particles production. Thus it provides with only one parameter the quantitative description of scaling of the charged particle yields with Npart, describing observed in experiment in a wide energy region from SPS to LHC. The second model provides parton-string description of pp, pA and AA interaction considering the energy conservation in nucleon-nucleon collisions and string interaction (string fusion). These estimates are confirmed by calculations using the MC event generators (AMPT and HIJING). The results are pointing at the effect of noticeable stopping of nucleons in pA and AA collisions. Taking into account the obtained considerable decrease of Ncoll and Npart in pA collisions, compared to Glauber values, we suggest reconsidering the use of Glauber normalization in determination of charged-particles pseudorapidity densities in p-Pb collisions at LHC energies.
The day-to-day co-variability between mineral dust and cloud glaciation: a proxy for heterogeneous freezing

Abstract. To estimate the global co-variability between mineral dust aerosol and cloud glaciation, we combined an aerosol model reanalysis with satellite retrievals of cloud thermodynamic phase. We used the CALIPSO-GOCCP product from the A-Train satellite constellation to assess whether clouds are composed of liquid or ice and the MACC reanalysis to estimate the dust mixing ratio in the atmosphere. Night-time retrievals within a temperature range from +3 to −42 ∘C for the period 2007–2010 were included. The results confirm that the cloud thermodynamic phase is highly dependent on temperature and latitude. However, at middle and high latitudes, at equal temperature and within narrow constraints for humidity and static stability, the average frequency of fully glaciated clouds increases by +5 to +10 % for higher mineral dust mixing ratios. The discrimination between humidity and stability regimes reduced the confounding influence of meteorology on the observed relationship between dust and cloud ice. Furthermore, for days with similar mixing ratios of mineral dust, the cloud ice occurrence frequency in the Northern Hemisphere was found to be higher than in the Southern Hemisphere at −30 ∘C but lower at −15 ∘C. This contrast may suggest a difference in the susceptibility of cloud glaciation to the presence of dust. Based on previous studies, the differences at −15 ∘C could be explained by higher feldspar fractions in the Southern Hemisphere, while the higher freezing efficiency of clay minerals in the Northern Hemisphere may explain the differences at −30 ∘C.
Precision measurement of the ionization energy of Cs I

We present absolute-frequency measurements for the transitions from the 6s$_{1/2}$ ground state of $^{133}$Cs to $n$p$_{1/2}$ and $n$p$_{3/2}$ Rydberg states. The transition frequencies are determined by one-photon UV spectroscopy in ultracold samples of Cs atoms using a narrowband laser system referenced to a frequency comb. From a global fit of the ionization energy $E_\mathrm{I}$ and the quantum defects of the two series we determine an improved value of $E_\mathrm{I} = h c \cdot 31 406.467 732 5(14)$ cm$^{-1}$ for the ionization energy of Cs with a relative uncertainty of $5\times10^{-11}$. We also report improved values for the quantum defects of the $n$p$_{1/2}$, $n$p$_{3/2}$, $n$s$_{1/2}$, and $n$d$_{5/2}$ series.
The influence of PO4 to bio-silica catalyst on synthesis benign additive fuel

Fuel additive solketal can be produced through acetalization reaction of biodiesel by-product (glycerol) and acetone. This reaction was conducted over acidified silica derived from sustainable bioresource rice husk in a batch reactor under the solvent-free condition. The chemical and structural properties of the prepared catalyst were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), N2 adsorption/desorption isotherms, temperature-programmed desorption of ammonia (NH3-TPD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Based on this paper, the optimized conditions using 15% phosphoric acid acidified silica extracted from rice husk ash (10 wt.% PO4 loaded SiO2) are 50 °C (lower temperature) with the molar ratio of acetone: glycerol= 2. Reusability test used to examine the stability of the catalytic activity was investigated. This effort is a serious step for development and taking apart of solketal as the main product from glycerol and acetone by using waste resources.
Ethnic Horizontal Inequity in Indonesia

For the first time in Indonesia, we jointly analyse several economic statistics and ethnic diversity indicators at national and local levels. Nationally, we find very high levels of economic inequality, measured from household asset values or consumption expenditure. In contrast, the levels of ethnic diversity, while non-negligible, are much lower, whether they reflect fractionalization, polarization, or horizontal inequity based on individual living standards. All horizontal inequity indicators surged after the Asian economic crisis. Horizontal inequity based on education is much lower and decreasing. Finally, we provide tentative explanations of local horizontal inequity in regressions that show a mixed pattern of socioeconomic influences.
Overcon ̄ dence in Economic Contests ¤

This paper studies an economic contest with two participants, who have overcon ̄dence in their probability of winning in the contest. We examine two di®erent sources of overcon ̄dence and compare the behavioral consequences of them. The main result is that the overcon ̄dence from an overestimation of own type increases in agents' e®orts, while that from an underestimation of the type distribution decreases in agents' expected e®orts. JEL classi ̄cation numbers: B41, D82.
Body Weight Response, Milk Production and Lipid Peroxidation of Rabbit Does to Multi-Nutrient Block Supplementation during Summer Conditions

Forty-eight New Zealand White rabbit does about 6-7 months old (3068.33±29.56g) were randomly allotted into two groups (24 rabbits in each treatment group). The first group was consumed a concentrated diet and the second group consumed a concentrated diet supplied with multi-nutrient block (MNB). The experimental duration continued for sixteen weeks. Live body weights of does after parturition days and during lactation periods were improved in rabbits fed on a concentrated diet with MNB as compared to those fed on concentrated diet only. During the lactation period weekly and total milk yield was higher in the group fed on a concentrated diet plus MNB. On the other hand, lipid peroxidation whence of thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances was significantly decreased in MNB supplemented groups compared to the concentrated diet. It concluded that MNB in rabbit cages with feed concentration improved body weight, milk production and lipid peroxidation during pregnancy and lactation period of rabbit does. Also, the best results were obtained from supplementing MNB on the first day from the mating.
Technological and sensory quality of grain and baking products from spelt wheat

This work deals with the baking quality of the spelt wheat grain (Triticum spelta L.) compared with bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). Mixed flours were made of different share of spelt wheat and bread wheat (in total 11 mixtures) in 2016 in the Česke Budejovice in the laboratories of the Faculty of Agriculture. The technological quality of these mixtures was analyzed, focusing on standard evaluation methods (protein content, characteristic of gluten or swellability of protein). The analysis was supplemented by complete rheological analysis made by Mixolab II. Bread was used as a model product. Subsequently, sensory evaluation of baked bread from the previously prepared mixtures was done. Part of the analysis was to estimate the economic basic bread recipe with different proportions of bread wheat and spelt wheat. The results were statistically analyzed via STATISTICA 9.1 (StatSoft, Inc., USA). It was proved that the flour made of spelt can give cereal products with a higher nutritional value. The results have shown that the spelt grain is much more suitable for baking. Its advantage is the higher protein content and higher resistance of kneading of the dough and starch gelatinization rate, which was statistically confirmed. The main disadvantage is the higher price of spelt. According to the results, the ideal utilization of spelt wheat based on sensory analysis and economic calculations seems to be the mixture of spelt wheat and bread wheat, which results in an undeniable decrease of the product cost, and hence effects the common customer choice and taste preferences.
Evaluation of IFC optimization

Today Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) with considerable number of implementations presents almost “de-facto” standard in the Building Information Modelling (BIM). The idea of architecture, engineering, construction and facility management (AEC-FM) software interoperability may be easy understandable but the current standard implementations performances are not always satisfying. Although various deficiencies can be concluded from evalua-tion reports and the pilot projects presented research focuses only on model optimization issues. IFC files generated with the most commonly used architectural design applications are as a rule not optimal regarding the record length and as deduced from previous research work several easily resolved optimization procedures could be applied. Pre-sented case study is based on Solibri IFC Optimizer, the only IFC optimization tool available. Several simple and com-plex models were tested and optimization results have been closely examined. Prospects and constraints of presented optimization are discussed at paper closing.
A decoupling control strategy for wind turbine blades equipped with active flow controllers

The use of active controls has shown to be of substantial help in supporting the increasing size of wind turbines by reducing peak stresses and fatigue loads. In this respect, this paper proposes the use of intuitive frequency-based control strategies for reducing loads in wind turbine blades equipped with multi-input multi-output (MIMO) active flow controllers. For that purpose, a loop-shaping approach is considered for analysing the dynamic of actively controlled wind turbine blades. Preliminary aeroelastic simulations are carried out to validate the results. It is shown that the MIMO vibration control problem can effectively be decomposed into a number of decoupled single-input single-output control problems because of the strong correlation between the dominant aeroelastic blade dynamics and actuator deployments. As a result, it is demonstrated that classical single-input single-output control systems can perform as efficiently as MIMO controllers for damping the aeroelastic dynamics of wind turbine blades.
How Did Islamic Banks Do During Global Financial Crisis?

It is generally argued that Islamic banks are safer than conventional banks. The prime reason is their product structure that is essentially asset-backed financing. Research studies prior to recent global financial crisis have generally concluded that the performance of Islamic banks have been better than conventional banks. There are, however, others who have argued that their history is too young to authentically conclude. The recent global financial crisis has brought this question to the fore once more. It is well known that conventional banks have suffered everywhere on this planet during the recent crisis, only the degree and the bounce back differ. What about Islamic banks? How did they do during crisis? This study shows that Islamic banks have suffered more than conventional banks during recent global financial crisis in terms of capital ratio, leverage and return on average equity, while conventional banks have suffered more than Islamic banks in terms of return on average assets and liquidity. Over the four years period, i.e. 2006-2009, Islamic banks performed better than conventional banks.