Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Unveiling the Foliar Epidermal Anatomical Characteristics of Artemisia L . ( Asteraceae ) from Northeast ( Gilgit-Baltistan ) , Pakistan

This study for the first time examined foliar epidermal anatomical characteristics (Epidermal cells, types of stomata and trichomes) of thirteen Artemisia species (Including rare ones) with Light microscopy (LM) and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) from the Northeast (Gilgit-Baltistan) region of Pakistan. The epidermal cells varied from polygonal to irregular and elongate in shape, while wavy to smooth in margins. This investigation revealed four different types of stomata viz; Anomocytic, diacytic, anomotetracytic and anisocytic, which were unequally scattered on both the adaxial and abaxial surfaces of studied Artemisia species. Ten different types of trichomes were observed in the studied species. Four types of glandular trichomes including peltate, pluricellular, capitate and thin necked were observed, whereas six types of non-glandular trichomes including, Aduncate, unicellular calavate, conical type, stinging hair type, unicellular tector and unicellurar filiform were observed. This study authenticated that the morphology of these foliar anatomical characteristics in amalgamation with other features are helpful for the species delimitation within the genus Artemisia. © 2019 Friends Science Publishers
Using Curriculum-Embedded Assessment for Making Educational Decisions: An Empirical Study with Implications for Including Students with Disabilities in Accountability.

The focus of this research was to examine the perceived effectiveness of the Practical Assessment Exploration System (PAES) (J. Swisher, 1987) for making educational decisions at the instructional program level for students with disabilities across groups of teachers who have various levels of familiarity with the PAES. The PAES is a functional vocational skills curriculum with an embedded assessment of vocational potential. Tasks included in the curriculum are representative of business, home economics, and industrial education, and they provide students with opportunities to complete projects that are simulations of entry-level job tasks. Educators familiar with the PAES completed a survey about its use. Of the responses, 104 were included in the sample, with only 102 included in some analyses. Respondents generally perceived the PAES as more useful for making decisions related to transition planning; aptitude/achievement tests were considered more useful for making decisions associated with general education placements. Responses did not indicate significant differences between the two approaches for making statements about the present level of performance on the student's individualized education plan. Ultimately, the results suggest that students with disabilities are not served well by tests developed for their nondisabled peers. (Contains 7 tables and 33 references.)
Intrathecal Studies on Animal Pain Models

Spinal and epidural anesthesia have been widely used in clinical settings for the management of peri-operative, neuropathic and cancer pain (Dureja et al., 2010; Hong, 2010; Mercadante, 1999). They provide another route for the analgesic administration in addition to oral or systemic absorption. Since the pain pathway initiate with primary and secondary neurons located in dorsal root ganglion and spinal cord, respectively, the intrathecal (spinal) route may provide an effective alternative for less drug dosage and fewer side effects, compared with systemic administration. In recent decades, many animal pain models have been developed to explore the possible mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of clinically relevant pain statuses, such as postoperative (Brennan et al., 1996), neuropathic (Kim & Chung, 1992), inflammatory (Wheeler-Aceto et al., 1990) and cancer pain (Clohisy & Mantyh, 2003). These studies not only help to extent our understanding on pain mechanisms but also provide novel promising agents or targets for the management of different pain situations (Mogil et al., 2010). In this chapter, we present various animal pain models, emphasizing on intrathecal studies, and potential therapeutic molecular targets and analgesics found in latest years. In addition, the related neurotoxicity studies and morphine-induced tolerance will be mentioned.
Herd Behavior and Cascading in Capital Markets: A Review and Synthesis

We review theory and evidence relating to herd behaviour, payoff and reputational interactions, social learning, and informational cascades in capital markets. We offer a simple taxonomy of effects, and evaluate how alternative theories may help explain evidence on the behavior of investors, firms, and analysts. We consider both incentives for parties to engage in herding or cascading, and the incentives for parties to protect against or take advantage of herding or cascading by others.
Survey of Haemoparasites and Haematology of Scavenging Ducks (Anas Platyhyncha) in Owerri Southeastern Nigeria

A study was carried out to investigate the haematological parameters and haemoparasites of naturally infected adult scavenging ducks in Owerri, southeastern Nigeria. Blood samples were collected from them for haematology and parasitological examinations. Out of the 200 ducks examined, 120 (40%) were infected with haemoparasites. Of these, 100 (83.3%) were infected with Leucocytozoon, while 20 (16.7%) had Trypanosoma infection. PCV and Hb values of the non – infected ducks were significantly (p < 0.05) higher than the infected ones. Their values of the RBC, MCV and MCH were equally higher, but not significant (p > 0.05). WBC, Neutrophils, Eosinophils and Lymphocytes were higher (p < 0.05) in the infected than non – infected ducks. Across sexes, infection in the 40 (33.3%) drakes was accounted for solely by Leucocytozoon, while the 80 (66.7%) infected ducks had 75% and 25% infections by Leucocytozoon and Trypanosoma organisms respectively. The male duck (drake) had significantly higher total WBC count (p<0.05) but significantly lower RBC count (p<0.05). However, the values of PCV, Hb, MCH, MCHC and MCV were similar in the two sexes. It was concluded that Leucocytozoon and Trypanosoma species are prevalent among scavenging local ducks reared in Owerri, Imo state and could be responsible for the microcytic normochromic anaemia and leucocytosis among these birds, thus, adversely affecting their productivity.
Asymptomatic Complete Placenta Previa: A Case Report and Review of Literature

We present a case of a stable and asymptomatic complete placenta previa for all the duration of pregnancy in a 40-year-old woman, treated with an elective cesarean section at 37 weeks of gestational age. Placenta previa is a condition derived from an abnormal implantation of the embryos in the lower uterine segment. Risk factors for the development of placenta previa include prior cesarean delivery, pregnancy termination, intrauterine surgery, smoking, multi-fetal gestation, increasing parity, maternal age and the rising rates of cesarean section. Usually complete placenta previa becomes symptomatic in third trimester of gestational age and it is associated with adverse consequences for both mother and children, such as intra-uterine growth restriction, preterm birth, antenatal and intra-partum hemorrhage, maternal blood transfusion and emergency hysterectomy. In this article we performed a review the international literature of the last twenty years of similar cases, emphasizing on the aspects of the management and time of delivery in patient with placenta previa, and in particular we focus on the management of stable and asymptomatic cases. On the basis of our experience, the risks for both mother and fetus and the results of the literature, we conclude that in presence of a stable and asymptomatic complete placenta previa an early term birth (ETB) at 37 weeks of gestational age, rather than a late preterm birth (LPTB) between 34-37 weeks, is a more appropriate time of delivery, and it is associated to a better prognosis for both mother and child.
Robust automatic photometry of local galaxies from SDSS Dissecting the color magnitude relation with color profiles

We present an automatic procedure to perform reliable photometry of galaxies on SDSS images. We selected a sample of 5853 galaxies in the Coma and Virgo superclusters. For each galaxy, we derive Petrosian g and i magnitudes, surface brightness profiles and color profiles. Unlike the SDSS pipeline, our procedure is not affected by the well known shredding problem and efficiently extracts Petrosian magnitudes for all galaxies. Hence we derived magnitudes even from the population of galaxies missed by the SDSS that represents 25% of all Local supercluster galaxies and ~95% of galaxies with g =0.35R{Pet})) zone, and (ii), we compute template color profiles, discussing the dependences of the templates on the galaxy masses and on their morphological type. The two analyses consistently lead to a picture where elliptical galaxies show no color gradients, irrespective of their masses. Spirals, instead, display a steeper gradient in their color profiles with increasing mass, consistently with the growing relevance of a bulge and/or a bar component above 10^{10} Modot.
Exchange Rate, Interest Rate and Ricardian Equivalence Hypothesis: Evidence from Nigeria

The validity of Ricardian Equivalence Hypothesis (REH) in Nigeria has been tested by bringing into play quarterly data of exchange and interest rates. The study was motivated basically by the need to examine the short and long run dynamics between the variables streaming from exchange and interest rates to government budget deficit and government debt using Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) bounds technique developed by Pesaran, Shin and Smith. The estimation results from Wald-test confirmed that, government budget deficit and government debt are not equal to zero. Therefore, the null hypothesis of REH holding in Nigerian has been refuted in order to uphold the efficacies of fiscal policy in macroeconomic stabilization. To this effect, it become obvious that Nigerian consumers respect the performance of fiscal policy and treat government debt as net wealth by increasing their consumption once there is a rise in income either via debt or tax cut. DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2016. v7n5p58
Re-examination of the taxonomy of the Macrobrachium australiense Holthuis (Decapoda:Palaemonidae) species-complex: molecular evidence for a single species

The freshwater shrimp Macrobrachium australiense is distributed throughout the majority of inland, north-west, north-east and eastern drainages. Owing to the large amount of morphological divergence, both between and within catchments, this species has proven to be taxonomically difficult and, until recently, consisted of three separate species, each with subsequent subspecies. This study uses nucleotide sequences from the 16S rRNA mitochondrial gene region to investigate the genetic relationships between populations and confirm the taxonomic status of M. australiense. The results from sequencing an approximately 450-bp fragment from this gene region from M. australiense sampled from 12 locations across inland, eastern and northern Australia identified very little variation. The variation found between 16S M. australiense haplotypes is much less than that found between Macrobrachium species, indicating that it is in fact a single species. The results are concordant with a recent morphological revision of Australian species in which nominal taxa of the M. australiense complex were synonymised.
Encouraging Safety Through Insurance- Based Incentives: Financial Responsibility for Hazardous Wastes

Financial responsibility provisions require firms whose activities involve risks of damages exceeding their net worth to maintain minimum levels of insurance. Incentives created by policy conditions and premium schedules arising under mandatory insurance schemes can significantly strengthen the deterrent effects of liability rules and provide a valuable supplement to regulatory safety standards. These incentives can only arise, however, if two conditions are met. First, insurers must be able to monitor insureds' safety practices at reasonable cost. Second, applicable liability standards must allow insurers to predict liability on the basis of safety practices. These requirements create a tension between deterrent aims, which favor easy enforcement of insureds' obligations and a tight link between actions and liability, and compensatory aims, which are often served by restrictions on insurers' ability to limit coverage and by attenuated links between actions and liability. The appropriate balance between deterrent and compensatory aims in any given context depends largely on the benefits that can be obtained by supplementing direct safety regulation with insurance-based incentives. This Note examines the preconditions and potential benefits of deterring accidents through financial responsibility. The Note then applies these general insights to financial responsibility requirements and liability standards pertaining to hazardous waste management, arguing that the potential benefits of insurance-based incentives in this area justify revision of existing financial responsibility and liability standards.
The Etiology of Penetrating Ocular Injuries in Children in India & Their Visual Outcome

The objective of this study is to evaluate the etiology of penetrating ocular injuries in children in India and their visual outcome. All cases of penetrating ocular injuries in children (<16 years age) presenting to a tertiary level centre in India, between 01.01. 2012 to 31.12. 2014 were identified and included in this study. A total 131 cases of penetrating ocular injuries were identified. The age of patient having injuries was 11 months to 15 yrs of age. Injuries were more frequent in 3-6 years of age group (32%) followed by 6-9 yrs age group (28%). The commonest causes of injury were trauma with wooden stick (33%) followed by stone injury (21%). The most common place of injury was playground (47%) followed by home (43%). The overall outcome showed the final visual acuity achieved was better or equal to 6/12 was only 19% and less than 6/60 in 49%. The etiology of penetrating ocular injury in children in India is different from that of developed countries. Poor visual outcome results from less awareness of the parents and poor primary level care. Prevention is the utmost important to reduce this ocular morbidity.
Effects of Metformin vs. Glibenclamide on Serum Leptin Concentration in Type 2 Diabetic Patients

This study was done to assess the effects of metformin and glibenclamide on serum leptin concentration in type 2 diabetic patients. The study involved 137 patients suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus. They were divided into 3 groups. The first group involves 35 newly diagnosed diabetic patients, who did not take any hypoglycemic agents. The second group involves 52 patients on metformin monotherapy, whereas the third group involves 50 patients on glibenclamide monotherapy. Another group which involved 35 apparently healthy subjects was used as control group. These four groups were matched. age, gender, and BMI Serum glucose concentration was estimated by the enzymatic method, while serum leptin concentration was measured using ELISA kit. The results showed that serum leptin concentration was lower in metformin group than that in glibenclamide group. In addition, there was a significant correlation between serum leptin level and BMI. No correlation was found between serum leptin level and fasting serum glucose. Therefore, the results indicated that metformin, in compared with glibenclamide, can significantly reduce the serum leptin concentration in overweight diabetic patients, consequently reducing the resistance against hormone action, and improving its action, which may lead to explain the known anorexigenic effect of metformin and its ability to reduce or prevent weight gain. In conclusion, plasma leptin level can be used as an indicator for the choice of treatment in those diabetic patients.
DNA Compaction and Particle Formation by Synthetic Polymers: Applications in Gene Delivery

We have reviewed the effects of synthetic polymers on DNA compaction and particle formation. Synthetic polymers such as poly (ethylene glycol) PEG-(PEG-3350, PEG-6000), methoxypoly (ethylene glycol) anthracene (mPEG-anthracene), methoxypoly (ethylene glycol) poly (amidoamine) (mPEG-PAMAM-G3), (mPEG-PAMAM-G4) and poly(amidoamine) (PAMAM-G4) alter DNA structure and dynamic. The spectroscopic results and atomic force microscopic (AFM) were analysed and the effect of synthetic polymer complexation on DNA stability, aggregation, compaction and particle formation are discussed. A comparison of the overall binding constants showed that the order of binding PAMAM-G4>PEG-6000>PEG-3350>mPEG-anthracene> mPEG-PAMAM-G4>mPEG-PAMAM-G3. The morphology and ultrastructure of polymer-DNA adducts showed major DNA compaction and particle formation induced by synthetic polymers. The generated information is useful for the application of synthetic nanoparticles in gene delivery.
Embreyite, a new mineral from Berezov, Siberia

Summary Embreyite is a new mineral that has been found only in old specimens collected at Berezov, Siberia. The composition is Pb4·97(CrO4)2·00(PO4)1·91.0·75H2O, or Pb5(CrO4)2(PO4)2. H2O based on both wet and electron-probe analyses. Z = I, D meas 6·45, D eale 6·41. Crystals are monoclinic with a 9·755 Å, b 5·636, c 7·135, β 103°5′ the space group may be P21/m. No single crystals were found. α = 2·20, β = γ = 2·36. Colour in various shades of orange with a yellow streak. H = 3½; no cleavages observed. Occurs with vauquelinite, crocoite, and phoenicochroite in the oxide zone assemblage from Berezov.
BRAF V 600 E Immunohistochemistry in Cutaneous Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis : An Analysis of 20 Cases

C l i n M e d International Library Citation: Romano RC, Shon W, Jenkins SM, Fritchie KJ (2016) BRAF V600E Immunohistochemistry in Cutaneous Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: An Analysis of 20 Cases. Int J Pathol Clin Res 2:036 Received: March 20, 2016: Accepted: May 20, 2016: Published: May 25, 2016 Copyright: © 2016 Romano RC, et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. Romano et al. Int J Pathol Clin Res 2016, 2:036
Antibacterial properties of “ Accmus ” mouth wash

Amalakayas Rasayana (AR) was tested for its antiulcer activity in forced swimming induced hypothermia and stress induced gastric ulceration. AR was administered in the dose of 270 mg/kg orally for 7 consecutive days prior to the experiment. The adaptogenic activity was assessed by determining and comparing the changes in rectal temperature and ulcer index and compared in AR and vehicle treated group against stress control group. In forced swimming induced gastric ulceration, pretreatment with AR caused significant attenuation of ulcer index when compared with both stress control (p<0.001) and vehicle control (p<0.05) groups. AR exhibits significant reduction in ulcer index in comparison to stress control group (p<0.05) and vehicle control (p<0.001) groups. The results suggest that AR possesses significant adaptogenic and gastro protective activities.
Plankton community structure and role of Oithona similis on the western coast of Greenland during the winter-spring transition

The cyclopoid copepod Oithona similis is one of the most abundant copepods in the oceans and has a potentially important role in pelagic food webs. However, there is a lack of knowledge on aspects of its biology and function in planktonic communities. In the present study, we aimed to assess and compare the species' trophic role in Greenlandic coastal waters during the winter-spring transition, with a focus on its winter behaviour, when large calanoids are not pres- ent in the surface layer. Two locations were studied: waters offshore from Godthabsfjord (Nuuk) in winter, and Qeqertarsuaq (Disko Bay) in spring (bloom and post-bloom period). The potential prey of adult females of O. similis was quantified, and grazing experiments were conducted to determine the feeding rates of adult females on phytoplankton and protozooplankton >10 μm. The abundance, stage composition, and egg production of O. similis was also investigated. Ciliates were the preferred prey for O. similis, which confirms its importance as a link between the micro- bial food web and higher trophic levels. We observed high egg production rates and efficiencies of O. similis in winter, confirming that it is active and successfully reproductive in food-limited winter conditions. Our results stress that O. similis is a key component of Arctic and subarctic mar- ine communities throughout the year.
Habitat use in a large rainforest python (Morelia kinghorni) in the wet tropics of North Queensland, Australia.

—We examined habitat use in the Scrub Python, Morelia kinghorni, a species of large tropical boid present on the Atherton Tablelands, North Queensland, Australia. Radio transmitters were surgically inserted into six individuals (3 male and 3 female) who were then followed for varying lengths of time over 2.5 years. Our results show that this snake specializes in closed forest habitats with 82% of sightings in this habitat type. During the coldest part of the year, the snakes used large epiphytic ferns in tall forest trees presumably as basking platforms above the shaded forest floor. We observed that 81% of snakes in epiphytes were in large (> 1m) Drynaria rigidula ferns. During the study, Tropical Cyclone Larry, a category 2–3 cyclone, passed through the study area and substantially impacted the vegetation. However, the three individuals that were being tracked at the time all survived. When collected for transmitter removal 6–10 months after the cyclone, the snakes had gained weight and mass and were in good condition. We do not consider M. kinghorni to be threatened but do conclude that it has disappeared from many areas of the Atherton Tablelands as a result of deforestation.
Terms of use : Click here Immigrants , Citizenship and Political Action in Europe

British Journal of Political Science / Volume 42 / Issue 03 / July 2012, pp 481 509 DOI: 10.1017/S0007123411000378, Published online: 08 November 2011 Link to this article: http://journals.cambridge. org/abstract_S0007123411000378 How to cite this article: Aida Just and Christopher J. Anderson (2012). Immigrants, Citizenship and Political Action in Europe. British Journal of Political Science, 42, pp 481-509 doi:10.1017/S0007123411000378 Request Permissions : Click here
On the Eigenvalues of the Chandrasekhar-Page Angular Equation

In this paper we study for a given azimuthal quantum number κ the eigenvalues of the Chandrasekhar–Page angular equation with respect to the parameters μ≔am and ν≔aω, where a is the angular momentum per unit mass of a black hole, m is the rest mass of the Dirac particle and ω is the energy of the particle (as measured at infinity). For this purpose, a self-adjoint holomorphic operator family A(κ;μ,ν) associated to this eigenvalue problem is considered. At first we prove that for fixed κ∊R\(−12,12) the spectrum of A(κ;μ,ν) is discrete and that its eigenvalues depend analytically on (μ,ν)∊C2. Moreover, it will be shown that the eigenvalues satisfy a first order partial differential equation with respect to μ and ν, whose characteristic equations can be reduced to a Painleve III equation. In addition, we derive a power series expansion for the eigenvalues in terms of ν−μ and ν+μ, and we give a recurrence relation for their coefficients. Further, it will be proved that for fixed (μ,ν)∊C2 the eigenvalues of A(.
Distribution of quality costs: Evidence from an aeronautical firm

In this paper we discuss quality cost categories and their distribution in the total quality cost. We also present a taxonomy of the various quality cost terms. A case study is performed in a project-oriented company in the aeronautical-defense industry. We find out that appraisal costs make up the largest portion of total quality costs.