Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Identification of the Relationship Between Equilibrium Moisture Content, Dry Bulb Temperature, and Relative Humidity Using Regression Analysis

This paper evaluates the performance of equilibrium moisture content (EMC) predictions using the least squares regression equation given in The Dry Kiln Operator's Manual (Simpson 1991). The fit of the regression equation in The Manual was found to be adequate only when the dry bulb temperature is below 110°F. At temperatures above 110°F, it generally overestimates EMC. A new polynomial regression equation is presented in this paper to predict EMC at dry bulb temperatures above 110°F. Comparisons between the old and new regression equations show an improvement in the root mean squared error of the predictions of about 44% when using the new equation. The proposed equation facilitates better control of the drying process in computer-controlled kiln applications using prediction equations for EMC estimates.
The Intra-Industry Trade between Portugal and European Union: A Static and Dynamic Panel Data Analysis (1996-2000)

One of the objectives of this paper is to confront the estimated models of intra-industry trade (IIT), horizontal intra-industry trade (HIIT) and vertical intra-industry trade (VIIT) using a static and a dynamic panel data. The second objective is to test the relationship between HIIT, VIIT and comparative advantages. The third objective is to analyse the results of IIT,HIIT and VIIT with the system GMM(GMM-SYS) estimator and with the standard first-differenced GMM(GMM-DIF) estimator. To estimate the models it will be used the methodology of Blundell and Bond (1998, 2000).
Association of body mass index with digestive symptoms and signs in northwest of Iran

Aim : To evaluate the association between body mass index (BMI) and certain digestive symptoms and signs. Background : Obesity is of substantial health significance all over the world, and it is categorized by the world health organization among top ten global health problems. There is much evidence that indicates a higher prevalence of digestive symptoms in obese people. Patients and methods : This cross-sectional study was conducted in city of Tabriz in north-west of Iran. One-thousand and seventy-one families with 4225 members were randomly selected. The association of digestive symptoms and signs with BMI was assessed. Results : Of 4225 family members, 2485 who were above 18 years old agreed to participate in the study. The prevalence of obesity was 20.1%, and 33.3% were overweight. There was a positive relation between increased BMI and specific digestive symptoms. Constipation (P=0.043), bloating (P=0.03), dysphagia (P=0.024), protruding anal mass (P Conclusion : In our community, increased BMI is associated with increased digestive symptoms and signs such as constipation, bloating, dysphagia, anal mass, hepatomegaly, and abdominal tenderness in deep palpation.
The relationship between organizational health, teachers' organizational commitment and their perception of elementary schools principals at Region 2, Esfahan in the academic year 2012-2013

This study was conducted with an aim to explore the relationship between organizational health, teachers’ organizational commitment and their perception of elementary schools principals at Area # 02, Esfahan in the academic year 2012-2013 using a descriptive method categorized as “Correlation”. The statistical population comprised the entire population of teachers at Area # 02, Esfahan numbering 676 in the academic year 2012-2013. Of this number, using random stratified sampling proportionate to the size, and Cochran’s sample size formula, 245 subjects were selected to participate in the study. The instruments used comprised three inventories: Hoy et al’s Standard Organizational Health (1998), Allen and Meyer’s Standard Organizational Commitment Health (1990) and Researchers Ghasemi et al’s developed inventory (2011). The face validities of the three inventories were approved by a number of elementary school teachers in a preliminary operation. The content validity of Researchers Ghasemi et al’s developed inventory was re-approved by such referees as the supervisor, advisor and a number of in-field authorities. The reliabilities of the Organizational Health Inventory, Organizational Commitment Inventory and Manager’s Performance Perception Inventory were estimated at 0.78, 0.81 and 0.88 respectively. The findings indicated significantly positive relationships between the organizational health and the teachers’ perception of the managers’ performance, between the organizational health and teachers’ organizational commitment as well as between the organizational commitment and the teachers’ perception of the managers’ performance.
Opinions on Euthanasia among Czech Seniors and University Students

The research is focused on finding differences in opinions on euthanasia between seniors and university students. The influence of independent variables on euthanasia, namely the influence of gender, religion and health, was examined. In addition, the research concentrates on the influence of study fields, i.e. the difference between students at a faculty of medicine, students who chose humanities and the seniors’ education. The questionnaire with 31 Likert-type five point scale items was used for the research. The data analysis was made with the test of inductive statistics (ANOVA) and post-hoc tests (Fisher’s LSD post-hoc test). In sum, 209 questionnaires were included in the analysis (84 seniors and 125 university students). Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was applied to verify the reliability of the questionnaire. The attitude of all respondents was, in general, moderately positive. The results also showed that the opinions on euthanasia between seniors and university students differed only in some areas of the topic. Religion is a very important factor which influences opinions on euthanasia. There were differences in opinions between students of faculty of medicine and students of humanities. In contrary, the health of seniors and their education did not have influence on their attitudes towards euthanasia.
Effects of Firm Complexity on the Adaption of Board Structure: Evidence from U.S. Electric Utilities Following Deregulation

This paper reexamines the adaptation of board structure in U.S. electric utilities following deregulation. Post-deregulation changes in board size and the number of outside directors are positively and statistically-significantly associated with changes in the complexity of a firm’s operations. Electric utilities that do not become more complex after deregulation reduce their board size significantly, employing fewer outside and inside directors. In contrast, board size is unchanged for firms that become more complex; these utilities employ more outsiders but fewer inside directors after deregulation. We conclude that electric utility boards adapt to deregulation by accommodating for changes in firm complexity in addition to other effects induced by deregulation.
Effects of Pyriproxyfen on Life Table Indices of Plutella xylostella in Multigenerations

The diamondback moth (DBM), Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae), is a major pest of Brassicaceae family in Iran. This study investigated the sublethal effects of pyriproxyfen, a juvenile hormone analogue, on DBM, for two subsequent generations. The leaf dip bioassay method was adopted in conducting this experiment. Sublethal concentrations resulted in a significant decrease in fecundity, oviposition period, and pupal weight of parents and offspring generations. Also, the development time of DBM was prolonged after exposure to pyriproxyfen. The biological parameters such as net reproductive rate () and intrinsic () and finite () rate of increase were lower than control in treatment groups, significantly. From our investigations, pyriproxyfen is a good choice for control of the diamondback moth population through continuous generations.
How do the online illness narratives of people living with advanced-state cancer inform clinical social work practice with this population?

This exploratory-descriptive study set out to identify the unmet needs of people living with advanced cancer, and how those needs might be addressed by clinical social workers. To this end, the previous literature on this topic was reviewed, and the online illness narratives of ten people living with advanced cancer were examined. The narratives, which portrayed the lived experiences of the population at the heart of this study, were then compared and contrasted with previous research findings to identify areas of need that have not been mentioned in the literature and/or require additional attention and resources. The existing literature and the blog data from the current study revealed that people with late-stage cancer have many unmet needs that negatively impact their quality of life. This study also found that clinical social workers possess the knowledge, skills, and values to provide effective interventions that can improve quality and continuity of care, and reduce suffering for
Improved seedling emergence and growth of maize and beans by Trichoderma harziunum

An indigenous strain of Trichoderma spp. was tested for its ability to promote seed germination and growth of maize and bean seedlings grown in the field at Embu District, Kenya. The trial aws carried out for three seasons with the following treatments; two types of fertilizers, cow manure, and Trichoderma seed coat. Seedlings were counted 14 days after emergence from soil and a sample gently uprooted using a spade. Shoot height, root length, stem and root diameter measurements were taken. Trichoderma inoculation significantly increased rate of maize seed germination but had no effect on emergence of bean seedlings. Maize seeds coated with Trichoderma inoculum and planted on soils without fertilizer addition recorded the highest germination rate of 82.7% followed by seeds coated with the inoculum and planted in soils treated with manure (82.2%). Combination of the inoculum and fertilizer performed better at improving maize seed germination compared with fertilizers applied singly. This was the case for shoot and root growth. Seeds coated with the inoculum and planted in soils ammended with Triple Superphosphate and Calcium Ammonium Nitrate recorded the greatest shoot and root growth in both maize and beans. Increased growth of shoot and root caused by Trichoderma implied that there was beneficial effect of inoculation on plant growth and development since root collar and stem diameters were a measure of survivability of seedlings.
Direct extraction technique to derive the junction temperature of HBT's under high self-heating bias conditions

A new technique is presented that can directly extract the mean device junction temperature of heterojunction bipolar transistors (HBTs) under high self-heating operating conditions. The method uses three trivial DC measurements of the device where the junction temperature is known to be the same. This paper details the technique and applies it to both closely and widely spaced multi-finger HBT's, and compares the results to methods already known.
In Vitro Screening of Several Potato Genotypes for Water Stress Using High Agar Levels in the Medium

In vitro screening of several potato genotypes (27 cultivars and breeding lines) for agar-induced water stress was conducted. Single node explants were evaluated on the basis of their plantlet growth and microtuberization under different concentrations of agar (7-10 g/l). Increasing agar in the tissue culture medium resulted in reduction in plantlet growth, rooting and tuberization potential in varying degrees, depending on the cultivar. Under agar-induced water stress, Safran and Universa were generally among the ranked tolerant cvs; Nicola, Triomph and Agria as moderate; Diamant and Bolista as sensitive to drought. Photosynthetic pigment contents under agar-induced water stress were markedly decreased in most cvs tested. However, the cv. Universa showed larger decline in total chlorophyll than Diamant or Bolista. Biochemical analysis of potato plantlet indicated increase in free amino acids, proline and catalase (CAT) activities under water stress, while superoxide dismutase (SOD) was less than the control. Results also indicated that the free amino acids and CAT activity were positively correlated with the tolerance mechanism to water stress.
In Support of the Weak Rhetoric as Epistemic Thesis. On the Generality and Reliability of Persuasion Knowledge

Drawing on a recent experimental social-psychological study of group deliberation, this chapter suggests that affect may not only influence, but replace cognition. Vis-a-vis this result, we present a weak version of the rhetoric-as-epistemic thesis. Rhetoric is understood to provide a probable form of knowledge of the available means of persuasion which may contribute to achieving the epistemic ends of groups. In particular, the use of argumentative and suasory devices, widely understood, may facilitate that information possessed by individuals is reflected in the group’s decision. Thus, with respect to deliberative discourse, rhetoric need not create knowledge, but may help to socialize it. The chapter stresses the importance of studying the conditions under which what someone knows provides the reasons for which a collective decides.
INFLUENCE OF BOTANICAL ADDITIVES ON THE GROWTH AND COLOURATION OF ADULT GOLDFISH, CARASSIUS AURATUS (LINNAEUS)

The present investigation was designed to study the effect of three botanical additives (coriander, mint and amaranth leaves) on the growth and body colouration of an ornamental goldfish. The experiment was conducted in adult goldfish for a period of 60 days. The pigment sources were added to the basal diet at 1, 3 and 5 per cent levels respectively. The fishes were fed at the rate of 5 per cent level of body weight. Two fold increase in growth was observed in amaranth fed fishes at 1 per cent concentration when compared to control. In the coriander fed fishes, the mean weight gain were higher at 3 per cent level followed by 1 per cent level. In the mint fed fishes, the better weight increment was noticed at 1 per cent level. The percentage of colour obtained in adult goldfish were high in amaranth fed fishes at 1 per cent level and 3 per cent level when compared to other treatments and control. The present investigation concluded that, amaranth and mint at 1% level enhanced the growth and colouration in adult goldfish.
ST ] 3 1 M ay 2 01 3 Estimating Omissions from Searches

The mark-recapture method was devised by Petersen in 1896 to estimate the number of fish migrating into the Limfjord, and independently by Lincoln in 1930 to estimate waterfowl abundance. The technique can be applied to any search for a finite number of items by two or more people or agents, allowing the number of searched-for items to be estimated. This ubiquitous problem appears in fields from ecology and epidemiology, through to mathematics, social sciences, and computing. Here we exactly calculate the moments of the hypergeometric distribution associated with this long-standing problem, confirming that widely used estimates conjectured in 1951 are often too small. Our Bayesian approach highlights how different search strategies will modify the estimates. The estimates are applied to several examples. For some published applications substantial errors are found to result from using the Chapman or Lincoln-Petersen estimates.
IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL LOCALIZATION OF INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR-I RECEPTORS IN THE RAT INTESTINE

The objective of the present study was to determine the distribution of insulin-like growth factor (IGF-I) receptors in all layers of the adult rat intestine and differences among the parts of the intestine. Immunohistochemical method to paraffin sections was applied to define the cellular distribution of IGF-I receptors. Receptor staining intensity decreased from proximal to distal intestine. A greater density of the reaction both in the apical region of the villi and in the crypt epithelium of the small intestine was found. The staining was remarkably less in the crypt regions of the colon. The intensity of cellular staining in the lamina propria decreased from the small intestine to colon. No immunoreactivity was detectable in the goblet cells. These results indicate that the localization of IGF-I receptors on crypts and villus epithelium in the small intestine suggests a functional role of the receptors in cell growth and differentiation. The localization of the IGF-I receptors in the absorptive cells of the colon suggests that the receptors may mediate short-term metabolic response rather than mitogenic signaling in these differentiated non-dividing cells.
Mysterious circles in the Namib Desert: review of hypotheses on their origin

Circular, slightly concave depressions, devoid of vegetation and often surrounded by a fringe of tall grasses occur in a broken belt in the pro-Namib zone of the west coast of southern Africa. Several hypotheses have been proposed to explain the origin of these socalled fairy circles. The most important of these relate to areas of localized radioactivity; termite activity; or allelopathic compounds released by dead Euphorbia damarana plants. No evidence of increased radioactivity could be detected in soil samples collected from these sites. Although termites occur at these localities no evidence was found to link termite activity directly to the formation of barren patches. Bioassays conducted on soil collected from the centre of the barren patch clearly demonstrated an inhibition of plant growth, while soil collected from the edge of the barren patch had a stimulatory effect on plant growth. No indication of growth inhibition was found in soil collected beneath E. damarana plants. At this stage none of the proposed hypotheses can satisfactorily explain the origin of the fairy circles. r 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Effect of Three Protocols of Warming up Involving Stretching on the Kinematic Performance of Horizontal Jumping, Agility and Speed for Soccer Players

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of three different protocols of stretching on the kinematic performance of horizontal jumping, Agility and speed for soccer players. The first protocol is doing ballistic stretching then static stretching exercises (BS-SS). The second protocol is doing static stretching then ballistic stretching exercises (SS-BS). The third protocol is doing soccer passing drills (SPD) for 10 minutes without stretching. The three protocols were applied after 5 minutes of running activities. Dependent variables included a horizontal jump, agility run, and 30-m sprint tests. Also speed, acceleration, and steps frequency were analyzed. This study was applied on 23 trained male student-athletes aged (20+ 0.4 years). The (SS-BS) condition (2.247 + 0.096 m) showed significant differences (p < 0.01) for longer distance than the (BS-SS) condition (2.165 + 0.124) and also than the (SPD) condition (2.197 + 0.110 m) in the horizontal jump test. The (SS-BS) condition (3.544 + 0.247 second) also showed significant differences (p < 0.01) in the flying 30m sprint test for faster times than the (BS-SS) condition (3.858 + 0.288 second) and also than the third condition (SPD) (4.050 + 0.193 second) . The (SPD) condition showed significant differences (p < 0.01) in agility test for faster time than both the (BS-SS) (11.533 + 0.485) and (SS-BS) (11.676 + 0.530) conditions. Depending on the study results and previous studies, (SS-BS) which may be practiced before high intensity activities in trained athletes if preceded by moderate intensity running activities is recommended.
Distribution of the brown bear ( Ursus arctos marsicanus ) in the Central Apennines, Italy, 2005-2014

Despite its critical conservation status, no formal estimate of the Apennine brown bear ( Ursus arctos marsicanus ) distribution has ever been attempted, nor a coordinated effort to compile and verify all recent occurrences has ever been ensured. We used 48331 verified bear location data collected by qualified personnel from 2005-2014 in the central Apennines, Italy, to estimate the current distribution of Apennine brown bears. Data sources included telemetry relocations (86%), scats and DNA-verified hair samples (11.3%), sightings (1.1%), indirect signs of presence (1.1%), photos from camera traps (0.3%), and damage to properties (0.3%), both from the central and the peripheral portions of the range. Using a grid-based zonal analysis to transform raw data density, we applied ordinary kriging and estimated a 4923 km 2 main bear distribution, encompassing the historical stronghold of the bear population, and including a smaller (1460 km 2 ) area of stable occupancy of reproducing female bears. National and Regional Parks cover 40.5% of the main bear distribution, plus an additional 18% encompassed by the Natura 2000 network alone. Despite some methodological and sampling problems related to spatial and temporal variation in sampling effort at the landscape scale, our approach provides an approximation of the current bear distribution that is suited to frequently update the distribution map. Future monitoring of this bear population would benefit from estimating detectability across a range on environmental and sampling variables, and from intensifying the collection of bear presence data in the peripheral portions of the distribution.
Establishment of an efficient in vitro culture and particle bombardment‐mediated transformation systems in Miscanthus sinensis Anderss., a potential bioenergy crop

Plants belonging to the genus Miscanthus are considered promising bioenergy crops. Here, we report the establishment of tissue culture system through particle bombardment‐mediated transformation in Miscanthus sinensis Anderss. Callus was induced efficiently from mature seeds in a medium containing a combination of a relatively high level of 2,4‐dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (5 mg L−1) and a relatively low level of 6‐benzyladenine (BA) (0.01 mg L−1). Callus induction potential of 18 accessions of M. sinensis, which were collected from various sites in Japan, was compared. Significant correlation was detected between compact (embryogenic) callus induction frequency and average annual air temperature in collection sites. An accession from Tanegashima Island showed the highest production of compact callus. We found that a higher level of BA causes callus browning; the 2 mg L−1 BA is the optimal concentration for regeneration. Both compact and friable calli were suitable for particle bombardment transformation. Through selection under the presence of 50 mg L−1 hygromycin for 3 weeks and further selection under the presence of 150 mg L−1 for 1 month, hygromycin‐resistant calli survived, of which 72.2% had been entirely transformed. Plants were regenerated from calli in the presence of hygromycin; transcripts of the hpt and gfp genes, which were cobombarded to the calli, were detected in the regenerated plants. This is the first report on the establishment of the in vitro culture of M. sinensis using mature seeds, the variation of callus formation among accessions collected from various sites in Japan, and particle bombardment‐mediated transformation in the genus Miscanthus.